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BANKRUPTCY FILING (Chapter 11 Claims Process) (Details) claim in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) claim | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Proofs of claims | claim | 100 |
Claims expected to be received | $ 143,000,000 |
Disputed claims and customer refunds | 0 | $ 242,000,000
Current regulatory liabilities expected to be refunded | $ 419,000,000 |
Subrogation Wildfire Trust and Fire Victim Trust |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Proofs of claims | claim | 80 |

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