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DERIVATIVES (Volumes of Outstanding Derivative Contracts) (Details)	Mar. 31, 2023 MMBTU MWh	Dec. 31, 2022 MMBTU MWh
Forwards, Futures and Swaps | Natural Gas (MMBtus)
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract Volume	215,660,888	171,212,813
Forwards, Futures and Swaps | Electricity (MWh)
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract Volume | MWh	9,868,692	10,814,728
Options | Natural Gas (MMBtus)
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract Volume	17,850,000	27,785,000
Options | Electricity (MWh)
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract Volume	431,200	215,600
Congestion revenue rights | Electricity (MWh)
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract Volume | MWh	193,890,914	205,743,505

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