Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan September 16, 2016 Robert P. Young, Jr., Chief Justice

151051(87) Stephen J. Markman Brian K. Zahra Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano CITY OF COLDWATER, Richard H. Bernstein Joan L. Larsen, Plaintiff-Appellee, Justices SC: 151051 v COA: 320181 Branch CC: 13-040185-CZ CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant. ________________________________________/

On order of the Chief Justice, the motion of defendant-appellant to file a reply to the brief of amicus curiae Michigan Public Service Commission is DENIED. The reply submitted on September 15, 2016, is not accepted for filing.

I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. September 16, 2016