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Environmental Matters (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2024 rule | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) facility state | Dec. 31, 2021 facility
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
New rules for electric generation industry | rule | 4 |  |
Environmental proceedings, disclosure threshold | $ |  | $ 1 |
Number of plants | facility |  | 2 | 2
Number of states challenging the EPA's rule | state |  | 23 |

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