DEWITT, Mich., Aug. 20 MI-Consumers-Energy DEWITT, Mich., Aug. 20 -- While winter weather may seem far away, a project completed today by Consumers Energy will help to ensure reliable natural gas service for its customers in the greater Lansing area. Consumers Energy has completed work on a $15 million upgrade to its natural gas system north of Lansing. The upgrade includes installation of a new 2.1 mile 20-inch natural gas line to help ensure system reliability and handle peak loads. In addition, the project included installation of a new system station near Dewitt, and redesigned Lansing and Dewitt city gate stations, which monitor gas line pressure. "This addition to our system will facilitate continued safe and cost-effective gas deliveries to our customers when they need it most, and will accommodate future economic growth in the area," said Kevin Daly, executive director of gas management services for Consumers Energy. The project is part of Consumers Energy's "Growing Forward" program, which calls for investing more than $6 billion in its utility operations over the next five years. Those investments will help maintain and improve service to customers, create jobs, boost the state's economy, and expand the state's tax base. Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. For more information about Consumers Energy, visit our Website at www.consumersenergy.com

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