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REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT - PGL AND NSG 2023 RATE ORDER (Details) - Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) - 2023 Rate Order - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 16, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment |  | $ 178.9
PGL |  |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Approved rate increase | $ 304.6 |
Approved rate increase (as a percent) | 43.50% |
Approved return on equity (as a percent) | 9.38% |
Approved common equity component average (as a percent) | 50.79% |
Disallowed capital costs | $ 236.2 |
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment |  | 177.2
NSG |  |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Approved rate increase | $ 11.0 |
Approved rate increase (as a percent) | 11.60% |
Approved return on equity (as a percent) | 9.38% |
Approved common equity component average (as a percent) | 52.58% |
Disallowed capital costs | $ 1.7 |
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment |  | $ 1.7

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