Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 36	$ 33
Allowances for doubtful notes receivable	6	5
Common stock, shares authorized	350,000,000	350,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	275,100,000	266,100,000
Consumers Energy Company [Member]
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 34	$ 31
Common stock, shares authorized	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	84,100,000	84,100,000