v3.20.2

Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities - forecasted transactions (Details) kJ in Millions, MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) kJ MMBTU | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) kJ MMBTU
Natural gas swaps |  |
Derivative instruments |  |
Volume of forecasted transactions, energy (swaps: Mmbtu, agreements: joules) | MMBTU | 13.5 | 16.3
Gas purchase agreements |  |
Derivative instruments |  |
Volume of forecasted transactions, energy (swaps: Mmbtu, agreements: joules) | kJ | 6.0 | 6.4
Interest rate swaps |  |
Derivative instruments |  |
Volume of forecasted transactions, (in dollars) | $ | $ 421.6 | $ 468.4

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