Income Taxes (Summary of Income Taxes Paid) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items] | |||
| Federal | $ 28 | $ 27 | $ 15 |
| State | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 28 | 15 |
| Consumers Energy Company | |||
| Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items] | |||
| Federal | 189 | 57 | 23 |
| State | 21 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | $ 210 | $ 57 | $ 31 |
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