KENT COUNTY, MI — About 2,000 residents in Caledonia could be without power overnight Friday into Saturday as Consumers Energy makes grid upgrades.
Consumers Energy in a release said it will be working with ITC Michigan to make upgrades to substation equipment in Caledonia that will ultimately improve electric service for residents and businesses.
“This work is an investment in reliability for Caledonia, ensuring families and businesses have the energy they need today and for years to come,” Steve Herrygers, senior executive director of high voltage distribution for Consumers Energy, said in a statement.
The work will temporarily affect about 2,000 customers in the area around Cherry Valley Avenue, south of 84th Street and north of 108th Street, from 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, until as late as 8 a.m. Saturday, according to Consumers.
Postcards have been mailed to affected customers in the area. Consumers Energy often schedules work like this overnight, when many people are asleep, to minimize disruptions to businesses or other activities.
If work needs to be rescheduled, the backup date is 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, to 8 a.m. Sunday.
Customers should call Consumers Energy at (800) 477-5050 if they have questions or concerns.