EXHIBIT 23-1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-56333 on Form S-3 of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, of our report dated March 21, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the year ended December 31, 1998.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Detroit, Michigan
March 28, 2000