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Plant, Property, and Equipment (Schedule of Finance Leases and Other Financing Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Finance Leases and Other Financing Obligations, Rollforward [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 176 | $ 136
Additions | 53 | 55
Net retirements and other adjustments | (36) | (15)
Balance at end of period | 193 | 176
Consumers Energy Company |  |
Finance Leases and Other Financing Obligations, Rollforward [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 131 | 112
Additions | 22 | 34
Net retirements and other adjustments | (15) | (15)
Balance at end of period | $ 138 | $ 131

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