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Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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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

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- Details
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