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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Effective income tax rate | 14.10% | 9.80% | (3.70%) | 10.20%
Production tax credit (PTC), roll off period |  |  | 10 years |

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