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INVESTMENT IN TRANSMISSION AFFILIATES - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - ATC - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Investment in transmission affiliates |  |
Charges to ATC for services and construction | $ 6.0 | $ 4.0
Charges from ATC for network transmission services | $ 86.9 | $ 87.1

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