EXHIBIT 23-1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-56333 on Form S-3 of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, of our report dated March 21, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 1998.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Detroit, Michigan
March 28, 2000