Consumers Energy says power restored faster after mid-Michigan spring storms

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – Consumers Energy says mid-Michigan customers got their power back faster during last spring’s major storms.

The utility said crews restored power to more than 98% of affected customers in the Jackson, Lansing and Owosso areas within 24 hours, and to all affected customers within 48 hours.

Consumers Energy credited tree trimming, stronger equipment, better forecasting and pre-staged crews for the improvement…