Exhibit 25
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF
A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
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CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF
A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2)
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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
13-4994650
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer
if not a national bank) identification No.)
1111 POLARIS PARKWAY
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43271
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Thomas F. Godfrey
Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10081
Tel: (212) 552-2192
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
MICHIGAN 38-2726431
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
ONE ENERGY PLAZA
JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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$150,000,000 4.40% First Mortgage Bonds due 2009, Series K
$300,000,000 5.00% First Mortgage Bonds due 2012, Series L
$350,000,000 5.50% First Mortgage Bonds due 2016, Series M
(Title of the indenture securities)
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GENERAL
Item 1. General Information.
Furnish the following information as to the trustee:
(a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which
it is subject.
Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C., 20551
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C., 20429.
(b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
Item 2. Affiliations with the Obligor and Guarantors.
If the obligor or any guarantor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe
each such affiliation.
None.
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Item 16. List of Exhibits
List below all exhibits filed as a part of this Statement of Eligibility.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (see
Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
333-106575 which is incorporated by reference).
2. A copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Comptroller of the
Currency for the trustee to commence business. (see Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed
in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-106575 which is incorporated
by reference).
3. None, the authority of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers
being contained in the documents described in Exhibits 1 and 2.
4. A copy of the existing By-Laws of the Trustee. (see Exhibit 4 to Form
T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-106575 which is
incorporated by reference).
5. Not applicable.
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (see
Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
333-106575 which is incorporated by reference).
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee, published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
(see Exhibit 7 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
333-106575 which is incorporated by reference).
8. Not applicable.
9. Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 the
Trustee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., has duly caused this statement of
eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, all in the City of New York and State of New York, on the 31st day
of January, 2005.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
By
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L. O'Brien
Vice President
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Item 16. List of Exhibits
List below all exhibits filed as a part of this Statement of Eligibility.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (see
Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
333-106575 which is incorporated by reference).
2. A copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Comptroller of the
Currency for the trustee to commence business. (see Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed
in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-106575 which is incorporated
by reference).
3. None, the authority of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers
being contained in the documents described in Exhibits 1 and 2.
4. A copy of the existing By-Laws of the Trustee. (see Exhibit 4 to Form
T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-106575 which is
incorporated by reference).
5. Not applicable.
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (see
Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
333-106575 which is incorporated by reference).
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee, published
pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
(see Exhibit 7 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No.
333-106575 which is incorporated by reference).
8. Not applicable.
9. Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 the
Trustee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., has duly caused this statement of
eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, all in the City of New York and State of New York, on the 31st day
of January, 2005.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
By /s/ L. O'Brien
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L. O'Brien
Vice President
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