Consumers Energy installing more than 120 new automatic transfer reclosers to improve electric reliability

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Consumers Energy announced on April 5 plans to install 123 new automatic transfer reclosers (ATRs) in 2023 to help prevent power outages and improve electric reliability for customers. The energy provider’s investment in automation is a key part of the company’s overall electric reliability plan that aims to reduce both the number and length of power outages.

ATRs are cutting-edge reliabilit…