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PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING AND STEAM TUNNEL ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Property, plant, and equipment |  |  |  |
Insurance proceeds received for property damage |  | $ 41.6 | $ 0.0 |
WE | Public Service Building and Steam Tunnel Assets |  |  |  |
Property, plant, and equipment |  |  |  |
Costs incurred for repairs and restorations |  | 95.3 |  |
Insurance proceeds received for property damage | $ 41.0 |  |  | $ 20.0
Costs included in other operation and maintenance |  |  |  | $ 12.5
Repairs and restorations to be recovered through rates |  | $ 21.8 |  |

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