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JOINTLY OWNED UTILITY FACILITIES (Details) - MW | Jun. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2023
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Red Barn Wind Park | WPS |  |
Jointly owned utility facilities |  |
Joint plant ownership percentage |  | 90.00%
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share of Capacity |  | 82
West Riverside Energy Center | WE |  |
Jointly owned utility facilities |  |
Joint plant ownership percentage | 13.80% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share of Capacity | 100 |

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