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Plant, Property, and Equipment (Public Utilities Property Plant and Equipment Schedule of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | $ 4,901 | $ 4,646
Consumers Energy Company [Member] |  |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 4,846 | 4,593
Utility Plant Assets [Member] |  |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 4,844 | 4,592
Utility Plant Assets [Member] | Consumers Energy Company [Member] |  |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 4,844 | 4,592
Non-Utility Plant Assets [Member] |  |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 57 | 54
Non-Utility Plant Assets [Member] | Consumers Energy Company [Member] |  |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | $ 2 | $ 1

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