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Consumers Energy plans to sell 13 hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro LLC, a subsidiary of Hull Street Energy. The deal, which allows the new owner to resell or cease operations without state approval, raises concerns among regulators and conservation groups about environmental and public safety risks. Consumers claims the sale, priced at $1 per dam, ensures long-term stability and investment in aging infrastructure, while critics question the financial viability of maintaining the dams under private ownership.