Consumers Energy to file plan for no coal, 43% renewables

Utility Dive: Consumers announced in February that it would be making significant efforts to clean up its energy supply and reduce emissions. Now, as it closes in on filing an integrated resource plan (IRP) with the Michigan Public Service Commission, the utility has sketched out a proposal that reads like a laundry list of clean energy technology.

"In-depth modeling analysis showed higher levels of energy efficiency and demand management programs and renewable energy are the best and most affordable way to meet customers' needs in the future," the utility said in a statement Wednesday.

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