Consumers Energy announces plan to end coal use by 2025
This is 15 years faster than what was planned
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Consumers Energy today announced a sweeping proposal to stop using coal as a fuel source for electricity by 2025 15 years faster than currently planned. The plan would make the company one of the first in the nation to go coal-free and provide a 20-year blueprint to meet Michigan’s energy needs while protecting the environment for future generations.
“We are proud to lead Michigan’s clean energy transformation and be one of the first utilities in the country to end coal use,” said President and CEO Garrick Rochow. “We are committed to being a force of change and good stewards of our environment, producing reliable, affordable energy for our customers while caring for our communities during this transition.”
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