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REGULATORY MATTERS - MPC Municipal and Rural Associations Tariff (Details) - Mississippi Power - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 25, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Requested rate increase (decrease), amount | $ 2 |  |
Cooperative Energy |  |  |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Period of notice to cancel counterparty |  | 10 years |
Counterparty's option to decrease services, percentage |  |  | 2.50%
Counterparty's option to reduce services, maximum percentage |  |  | 8.00%
Counterparty's option to reduce services, maximum |  |  | $ 8

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