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Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy, MPSC Warn of Metal Theft Dangers
August 2nd, 2008
With a dramatic 104 percent increase in Consumers Energy copper and aluminum thefts during the first five months of 2008 compared to last year, the utility and Michigan Public Service Commission are warning thieves they risk severe injury or death to themselves, the general public and utility employees when attempting to steal from the utility's equipment or facilities. In addition, those convicted of this crime will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Consumers Energy has recorded 55 copper/aluminum thefts through May of this year, with incidents occurring at the utility's substations up 275 percent through the same timeframe. A total of 30 substation thefts...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-08-02)
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