Consumers Energy announces natural gas system upgrades

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Consumers Energy has announced upgrades to 135 miles of its natural gas system as part of its ongoing Natural Gas Delivery Plan.

The upgrades, which involve replacing aging cast iron and steel pipelines, are being carried out in 15 communities across Michigan, with more than 600 employees and contractors engaged in the effort.

These projects are taking place in the following areas:

• Lansing
  • 14 miles in Holt
• Flint
  • 10 miles in Flint
  • 6 miles in Owosso
  • 2 miles in Fowlerville
• Southeast Michigan
  • 18 miles in Livonia
  • 18 miles in Warren
  • 7 miles in Bloomfield
  • 6 miles in Pontiac
  • 2 miles in Royal Oak
• Saginaw/Bay City
  • Two projects in Bay City (8 and 9 miles)
  • 5 miles in Saginaw
  • 3 miles in Frankenmuth
• Kalamazoo
  • 12 miles
• Midland
  • 10 miles in St. Louis
  • 1 mile in Ithaca
  • 3 miles in Auburn

These improvements are part of Consumers Energy’s commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable energy system under all weather conditions, while keeping costs affordable, currently less than $3 per day for the typical household.

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