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                                                                   EXHIBIT (15B)




To CMS Energy Corporation:

         We are aware that CMS Energy Corporation has incorporated by reference
in this registration statement its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998
and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998, which includes our
reports dated August 11, 1998 and November 10, 1998, respectively, covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to
Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, this report is not considered a part
of the registration statement prepared or certified by our Firm or report
prepared or certified by our Firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the
Act.



/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Detroit, Michigan,
      December 9, 1998.