LANSING, MI — Michigan’s top natural resources official warned that the proposed sale of Consumers Energy hydroelectric dams ...

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MUIR, Mich. — Neighbors across Michigan are learning more about Consumers Energy's sale of 13 hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro for just $13, one dollar each. SEE MORE: Consumers Energy set to ...

Consumers Energy is getting out of the hydroelectric business and will sell all of its dams in Michigan the utility company announced on Tuesday. The decision came after years of deliberating, ...

For more than 100 years, 13 hydroelectric dams owned by Consumers Energy have provided power to customers all across the state. However, costs to own and operate those dams are much higher when ...

LANSING, MI — Consumers Energy warned Michigan regulators that it may dismantle its fleet of aging hydroelectric dams if ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Consumers Energy will sell their 13 hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro, the company announced Tuesday, claiming it will save customers money long-term and ensure dam safety.

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LANSING, MI — Consumers Energy’s plan to sell 13 hydroelectric dams to a private equity-backed firm would allow the new owner resell or stop operating the dams without state approval, according to ...