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ACQUISITIONS - WHITEWATER (Details) - Whitewater cogeneration facility - WE and WPS [Member] $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2021 USD ($) MW
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |
Capacity of generation unit | MW | 236.5
Acquisition purchase price, expected | $ | $ 72.7

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