Exhibit (23)(b)








       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January
24, 1997 included or incorporated by reference in CMS Energy Corporation's
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and to all references to
our Firm included in this registration statement.



/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Detroit, Michigan,
 October 3, 1997