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  "path": "/news/2026/03/consumers-energy-gets-permission-for-largest-electric-rate-increase-in-decades.html",
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  "textContent": "The $276.6 million increase to power rates, the largest authorized since at least 2004, will go into effect May 1. The utility says the hike is helping it improve reliability.",
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