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Dispositions (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Clean Energy Businesses | Two Operating Projects Acquired In 2016 |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Carrying value of projects to be sold | $ 200

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