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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits |  | $ 79 | $ 71
Consumers Energy Company |  |  |
Income Tax Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits |  | 76 | $ 73
Consumers Energy Company | Renewable Energy Tax Credit |  |  |
Income Tax Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits | $ 37 |  |
Adjustment for production |  | $ 51 |

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