135 miles of natural gas infrastructure to be upgraded throughout Michigan
Consumers Energy is updating its statewide natural gas system with 135 miles of major construction projects in 15 Michigan communities this summer, the company announced on Monday.
The ongoing construction work will replace existing cast iron and steel pipelines, some of which are more than a century old, and serve Michigan for generations to come. Over 600 Consumers Energy employees and contractors are involved in the projects.
"These projects are a visible demonstration of Consumers Energy's commitment to delivering natural gas safely, affordably and reliably to our friends and neighbors who count on us," said Holly Bowers, Consumers Energy's vice president of natural gas engineering and supply. "We focus on work that will have the most impact, ensuring that our natural gas system will be reliable for many more years."
The projects are taking place in addition to Consumers Energy's Four Cities Metro Pipeline in Southeast Michigan, a replacement of a major regional pipeline that will continue through this decade. The company also is carrying out local pipeline upgrades around the state this year.
Consumers Energy is performing this work as part of its Natural Gas Delivery Plan, ensuring its system remains safe in all weather while costing the typical household less than $3 a day.
Modernizing Michigan's natural gas system will help provide affordable natural gas to the state's homes and businesses and spark the economy with job-creating construction projects over the next decade, Consumers Energy stated.
"We appreciate the patience of our customers as we carry out these upgrades in the coming months and continue to deliver natural gas reliably and affordably, regardless of what Mother Nature throws at us," Bowers said.
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