The Following Affidavits of Publication and Electronic Tear Sheet Affirm Publication of the Attached Notice of Hearing in Case No

February 4, 2021

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The following affidavits of publication and electronic tear sheet affirm publication of the attached Notice of Hearing in Case No. U‐20814 By January 28, 2021.

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MPSC Case No.: U-20814 Date Published By: January 28, 2021 Pre-Hearing Date: February 11, 2021 Ad No.: 2101-G

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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY CASE NO. U-20814

 Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of a gas cost recovery plan and authorization of gas cost recovery factors for the 12 months ending March 31, 2022.

 The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.

 You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201, 517-788-0550 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company.

 A pre-hearing will be held:

DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM

BEFORE: Administrative Law Judge Jonathan Thoits

LOCATION: Video/Teleconferencing

PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons needing any assistance to participate should contact the Commission's Executive Secretary at (517) 284-8090, or by email at [email protected] in advance of the hearing.

All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: [email protected]. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: [email protected].

Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by February 4, 2021. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy Company’s Legal Department – Regulatory Group, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201.

The prehearing is scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process to participate in the hearing.

Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-20814. Statements may be emailed to: [email protected]. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130.

A copy of Consumers Energy Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

The Utility Consumer Representation Fund has been created for the purpose of aiding in the representation of residential utility customers in various Commission proceedings. Contact the Chairperson, Utility Consumer Participation Board, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, P.O. Box 30004, Lansing, Michigan 48909, for more information.

Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 1982 PA 304, as amended, MCL 460.6h et seq.; and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448.

CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY HAS REQUESTED THE GAS COST RECOVERY FACTORS DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE. THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY APPROVE, REJECT OR AMEND THE FACTORS AND OTHER PROPOSALS.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY CASE NO. U-20814 • Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of a gas cost recovery plan and authorization of gas cost recovery factors for the 12 months ending March 31, 2022. • The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. • You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201, 517-788-0550 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company. • A pre-hearing will be held:

DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM BEFORE: Administrative Law Judge Jonathan Thoits LOCATION: Video/Teleconferencing PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons needing any assistance to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 284-8090, or by email at [email protected] in advance of the hearing.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to consider Consumers Energy Company’s (Consumers Energy) December 23, 2020 application requesting the Commission to: 1) authorize Consumers Energy to implement a Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) plan and monthly GCR factors for the period April 2021 through March 2022, consisting of the sum of two parts: (i) a base factor of $2.6453 per Mcf; plus, (ii) additional amounts contingent upon future events, determined using the GCR Factor Ceiling Price Adjustment (Contingency) Mechanism; 2) review Consumers Energy’s plans and projections through March 2026, approve the five-year forecast and indicate any cost items in the five-year forecast that cannot be recovered from Consumers Energy customers in rates, rate schedules, or gas cost recovery factors established in the future; and 3) grant Consumers Energy such other and further relief as is lawful and appropriate, including approval of higher GCR factors than requested. All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: [email protected]. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by February 4, 2021. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy Company’s Legal Department – Regulatory Group, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201. The prehearing is scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process to participate in the hearing. Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-20814. Statements may be emailed to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130. A copy of Consumers Energy Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284- 8090. The Utility Consumer Representation Fund has been created for the purpose of aiding in the representation of residential utility customers in various Commission proceedings. Contact the Chairperson, Utility Consumer Participation Board, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, P.O. Box 30004, Lansing, Michigan 48909, for more information. Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 1982 PA 304, as amended, MCL 460.6h et seq.; and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448. CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY HAS REQUESTED THE GAS COST RECOVERY FACTORS DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE. THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY APPROVE, REJECT OR AMEND THE FACTORS AND OTHER PROPOSALS.

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BY ARNIE STAPLETON ing to figure out what to Cleveland’s passion. AP PRO FOOTBALL WRITER do with one of their high “I have done a lot of draft picks. driving around town the Aside from winning the After a nearly two-decade last few days just because final Super Bowl before the crawl, the Browns (12-5) I have to get out of here,” merger in 1970, the Kansas are among the NFL’s elite, he said, speaking on a con- City Chiefs’ biggest claim one of eight teams remain- ference call from his base- to fame for over half a ing with a shot at winning ment. “Just to see all of the century was team founder it all. That’s heady stuff for Browns flags and seeing Lamar Hunt coining the a franchise that has never everybody wearing the phrase Super Bowl. made it to the Super Bowl. Browns hats, I definitely Patrick Mahomes Yet, under first-year feel it. I think our players changed all of that a year coach Kevin Stefanki’s understand how big it is ago when he led a furious steady hand, the Browns for this community, and we fourth-quarter rally that have steered around one have to keep it going.” sent the Chiefs to a 31-20 obstacle after the next and win over San Francisco in have taken off on a run few BULLISH BILLS TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Super Bowl 54. imagined. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during a Now, there are Mahomes They won 11 games to Behind Josh Allen and game Dec. 27 in Kansas City. murals all over town, the make the playoffs for the Stefon Diggs, the Bills (15- city’s famous restaurants first time since the 2002 3) erased plenty of fran- Bills fans, including my- decade trying to transform Leonard Fournette and An- run specials in his honor season. Then, with Ste- chise records established self, didn’t think he was themselves into playoff tonio Brown to bolster the and he even has a cereal fanski unable to make the by Jim Kelly & Co. back going to be this good this contenders to a club with depth around their 43-year- named after him. trip after he tested positive when the Bills won a re- good this early. And he expectations of becoming old quarterback. The Chiefs (14-2) are for COVID-19 and missing cord four consecutive AFC has proved a lot of people the first team to appear in Coach Bruce Arians again a top seed and two other key players and titles in the 1990s. wrong.” a Super Bowl in their home acknowledged before the they’re one win away from four assistant coaches, “There has been so much No, there’s no comparing stadium. start of the playoffs that becoming the first team the Browns won their first stuff that we have said this Bills team to those of Brady was attracted to the Bucs won’t consider it ever to host three consecu- playoff game in 26 years as former players, ’These his playing days, Thomas a roster featuring a slew a successful season unless tive AFC championships. last Sunday by stunning guys got a damn good foot- said. of offensive playmakers, they win it all. The only NFC team to do the rival Pittsburgh Steel- ball team,” Hall of Fame Not yet anyway, Thomas including receivers Mike “Really, it’s not going to that was the Philadelphia ers at Heinz Field, where running back Thurman said, but those comparisons Evans, Chris Godwin and be if we don’t put rings on Eagles from 2002-04 when so many Cleveland seasons Thomas said. “Their de- are undoubtedly coming. Scotty Miller, running our fingers because once Andy Reid was their coach. had died previously. fense probably won’t hold “Especially if they go back Ronald Jones and you’re in the tournament, Even after an excru- They did it with Stefan- you to 3 points or whatever, on to win the Super Bowl tight ends O.J. Howard and that’s what you’re playing ciatingly long wait, a ski in his basement back but their offense? Their of- this year, I mean, you’re Cameron Brate. for,” Arians said. “We did franchise’s fortunes can home, and they finished fense is a problem.” going to have to talk about The Bucs then lured Rob enough to get here and it change quickly. off their first playoff road The Bills led the AFC it,” Thomas said. “I re- Gronkowski out of retire- will not be satisfying un- Three long-downtrodden win since 1969 with a left with a 30.3-point scoring ally think it’s going to ment, upgraded the offen- less we finish it.” teams — the Browns, Bills guard who introduced him- average during the season, come down to the Bills sive line by drafting tackle How quickly expecta- and Buccaneers — have self to quarterback Baker and they haven’t lost since and Kansas City. ... These Tristan Wirfs, and signed tions change. made it to the divisional Mayfield in the locker Nov. 15, when DeAndre guys believe they can win veterans LeSean McCoy, And maybe fortunes, too. round this weekend and room before kickoff. Hopkins hauled in Kyle anywhere. They don’t care are certain they have Stefanski took part in the Murray’s 42-yard Hail where they’re playing.” as good a chance as the postgame celebration on Mary as time expired, giv- STATE OF MICHIGAN Chiefs, Packers, Saints, Ra- FaceTime in a scene that ing Arizona a 32-30 win. BOLD BUCCANEERS BEFORE THE MICHIGAN vens or Rams of winning seems oddly perfect in a Allen’s 69.2 completion PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Super Bowl 55. pandemic season of Zoom percentage represents an The Buccaneers ended NOTICE OF HEARING calls, protocols and social NFL-record jump of 16.4% the NFC’s longest playoff BRASH BROWNS distancing. since his rookie season in drought with their first FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF The Browns’ success has 2018. playoff berth since 2007 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY In Cleveland, a strange provided a needed lift for “But you give him Stefon thanks to the arrival of six- CASE NO. U-20814 season has turned surreal. a football-crazed region Diggs and you see what time champion Tom Brady The Browns are playing that’s known mostly losing he’s made of and how he’s in the offseason. I Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s football in January — not during an expansion era gone about his business,” The Buccaneers immedi- approval of a gas cost recovery plan and authorization of gas cost recovery factors searching for a coach or with few highlights. Thomas said. “And he has ately went from a franchise for the 12 months ending March 31, 2022. general manager or try- Stefanski can sense been tremendous. I think that spent more than a I The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. I You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201, 517-788-0550 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company. Saints’ Brees sees playoff clash with Brady’s Bucs as fate I A pre-hearing will be held:

BY BRETT MARTEL DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM BEFORE: AP SPORTS WRITER Administrative Law Judge Jonathan Thoits LOCATION: Video/Teleconferencing NEW ORLEANS — Drew PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons needing any Brees periodically discuss- assistance to participate should contact the Commission’s es his long, extraordinary Executive Secretary at (517) 284-8090, or by email at NFL journey in terms of [email protected] in advance of the hearing. fate and destiny. The Saints quarterback The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to says, for example, that his consider Consumers Energy Company’s (Consumers Energy) December 23, 2020 application requesting the Commission to: 1) authorize Consumers Energy to career-threatening throw- implement a Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) plan and monthly GCR factors for the period ing shoulder injury at the April 2021 through March 2022, consisting of the sum of two parts: (i) a base end of the 2005 season was factor of $2.6453 per Mcf; plus, (ii) additional amounts contingent upon future meant to be. It precipitated events, determined using the GCR Factor Ceiling Price Adjustment (Contingency) his departure from the Mechanism; 2) review Consumers Energy’s plans and projections through March Chargers and move to New 2026, approve the five-year forecast and indicate any cost items in the five-year Orleans, where he shat- forecast that cannot be recovered from Consumers Energy customers in rates, tered passing records and rate schedules, or gas cost recovery factors established in the future; and 3) grant won a Super Bowl — all Consumers Energy such other and further relief as is lawful and appropriate, while helping rebuild a including approval of higher GCR factors than requested. beloved American city that All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the was reeling from Hurri- Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements cane Katrina’s devastation. and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help So when six-time Super TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment Bowl winner Tom Brady New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a touchdown by Alvin Kamara in the sec- to an email sent to: [email protected]. If you require assistance prior to decided to leave New Eng- ond half of an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans Sunday. e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ land and begin a new chap- michigan.gov. ter with Tampa Bay, in the the Rams beat the Saints opponent during the regu- owned the Buccaneers in Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically NFC South, Brees couldn’t in the NFC title game two lar season. In 14 of those recent years, Brady and his file a petition to intervene with this Commission by February 4, 2021. (Interested escape the sense that he’d seasons ago. games, the team that had All-Star cast of playmakers persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service see Brady in a high-stakes “Other than that, there’s won the first two games have been one of the hottest shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy Company’s Legal Department – Regulatory Group, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201. game in January. not a lot of bad about” the won the third as well. offenses in the league dur- This rare postseason Saints, Brady said. “They’re “When you beat a team ing what is now a five-game The prehearing is scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or matchup of record-setting pretty spectacular.” twice, of course you’re con- winning streak. teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process quarterbacks older than Brees and Brady have fident, but at the same time, Brady has completed to participate in the hearing. 41 is set for Sunday night, been doing “spectacular” you look over there and you 116 of 176 passes for 1,714 Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, when the Saints (13-4) host for two decades now. No see Tom Brady, the talent yards, 14 touchdowns and R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written the Buccaneers (12-5) in wonder there’s so much they have and you under- one interception during statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-20814. Statements may be emailed to: mpscedockets@ the divisional round of the buildup for this game. stand at a moment’s notice the surge. michigan.gov. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public NFC playoffs. “We were texting back they could score from any- “We’ve certainly come a Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information “Listen, when Tom and forth on Monday just where,” Saints defensive long way,” Brady said. “It’s submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus Brady signed with the kind of chuckling at this tackle Sheldon Rankins a complex game; there’s a available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to Bucs and I knew that he whole scenario,” Brees, said. “They’re going to pull lot of moving parts (and) disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. For more was coming to our divi- who was turning 42 on out all the stops; we’re going there’s a lot of coordina- information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the sion, I envisioned this Friday, said of an exchange to pull out all the stops, be- tion involved between a above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090. game,” Brees asserted this he had with the 43-year-old cause it’s win or go home.” lot of different positions. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of week. “I envisioned this Brady. “That’s 85 years and TAMPA BAY TRANS- I think the quarterback- Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for game happening because I a lot of football experience FORMATION receiver relationship is re- further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130. knew our aspirations as a that’s going to be on the While the Saints have ally important.” A copy of Consumers Energy Company’s application may be reviewed on the team, to be in the playoffs field on Sunday.” Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of and beyond. And I cer- THREE OF A KIND Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, tainly knew what he was The Saints won both you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284- bringing to the Bucs and regular-season meetings 8090. that talented roster.” by double digits en route The Utility Consumer Representation Fund has been created for the purpose of Similarly, Brady figured to their franchise-record aiding in the representation of residential utility customers in various Commission that success in Tampa Bay fourth straight division proceedings. Contact the Chairperson, Utility Consumer Participation Board, would hinge on how he and title. This week, there has Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, P.O. Box 30004, Lansing, Michigan Buccaneers handled their been a lot of talk about 48909, for more information. encounters with the Saints. how hard it can be to beat a Sarah Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, “They’ve been one of the team three times. as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA top teams in the league for But the Saints have done Adams 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 1982 PA 304, as amended, MCL 460.6h et seq.; a long time and they’ve it before, defeating Caro- and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. had some tough playoff lina twice in the 2017 regu- Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448. losses (on) some really lar season and again in the CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY HAS REQUESTED THE GAS COST fluke plays,” Brady said, playoffs. RECOVERY FACTORS DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE. THE MICHIGAN referring to a last-second NFL history also favors PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY APPROVE, REJECT OR AMEND loss to Minnesota on a long the Saints. There have .ZWU\PM[\IЄI\ THE FACTORS AND OTHER PROPOSALS. passing play two seasons been 22 previous playoff ago, and an admitted offici- games featuring a team 2101-G ating blunder that helped that had been swept by its