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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Hedged Volume of Derivative Transactions (Details) | Mar. 31, 2020 MW gal MWh MMBTU
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Electric Energy |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | MWh | 21,682,575
Capacity |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | MW | 26,614
Natural Gas |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | MMBTU | 260,204,579
Refined Fuels |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | gal | 10,752,000
CECONY | Electric Energy |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | MWh | 19,582,075
CECONY | Capacity |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | MW | 21,900
CECONY | Natural Gas |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | MMBTU | 241,100,000
CECONY | Refined Fuels |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional amount | gal | 10,752,000

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