Consumers Energy Company Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Amortization of net actuarial loss, tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1	$ 1
Consumers Energy Company
Amortization of net actuarial loss, tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Amount of tax expense (benefit) of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for gain (loss) of defined benefit plan.

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