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Contingencies and Commitments (Schedule of Contractual Purchase Obligations) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
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Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | $ 11,438
2025 | 2,439
2026 | 1,757
2027 | 1,368
2028 | 1,138
2029 | 917
Beyond 2029 | 3,819
Consumers Energy Company |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 10,377
2025 | 2,071
2026 | 1,620
2027 | 1,216
2028 | 1,042
2029 | 794
Beyond 2029 | 3,634
Total PPAs | Consumers Energy Company |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 7,006
2025 | 659
2026 | 662
2027 | 698
2028 | 677
2029 | 678
Beyond 2029 | 3,632
Other |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 4,432
2025 | 1,780
2026 | 1,095
2027 | 670
2028 | 461
2029 | 239
Beyond 2029 | 187
Other | Consumers Energy Company |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 3,371
2025 | 1,412
2026 | 958
2027 | 518
2028 | 365
2029 | 116
Beyond 2029 | 2
MCV PPA | Consumers Energy Company |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 1,297
2025 | 265
2026 | 233
2027 | 218
2028 | 222
2029 | 239
Beyond 2029 | 120
Related-party PPAs | Consumers Energy Company |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 60
2025 | 29
2026 | 15
2027 | 16
2028 | 0
2029 | 0
Beyond 2029 | 0
Other PPAs | Consumers Energy Company |
Guarantees And Other Contingencies [Line Items] |
Total | 5,649
2025 | 365
2026 | 414
2027 | 464
2028 | 455
2029 | 439
Beyond 2029 | $ 3,512

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