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Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |  |
Portion of long-term debt supported by third-party credit enhancements | $ 103 |  | $ 103
Consumers Energy Company [Member] |  |  |
Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |  |
Portion of long-term debt supported by third-party credit enhancements | 103 |  | $ 103
Gain on CMS Energy common stock | $ 9 | $ 4 |

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