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Contract Termination (Details) - SPS $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) MW
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Megawatts, Lubbock Power and Light contract | MW | 170
Lubbock Power and Light Contract Length | 25 years
Settlement Agreement Payment, Lubbock Power and Light Contract | $ | $ 78

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