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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - EBP 002 - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
EBP, Accounting Policy [Line Items] |  |
Administrative and management fees | $ 6,963,194 | $ 6,757,797
Empower Retirement and BNYM |  |
EBP, Accounting Policy [Line Items] |  |
Administrative and management fees | $ 592,677 | $ 715,367

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