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Regulatory Environment - PGL TPTFA Rider (Details) | Dec. 31, 2021
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Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) | PGL | TPTFA Rider |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures |
Recovery period of regulatory asset | 12 months

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