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RATE REDUCTION BONDS AND VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES - Summary of the Impact of Funding on the Income Statements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Interest Expense on RRB Principal (included in Interest Expense) | $ 160,090 | $ 145,435 | $ 313,334 | $ 283,201
PSNH |  |  |  |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization of RRB Principal (included in Amortization of Regulatory Assets, Net) | (9,218) | (26,274) | (36,052) | (44,821)
Interest Expense on RRB Principal (included in Interest Expense) | 14,757 | 13,821 | 28,402 | 28,452
PSNH | VIE | Rate Reduction Bonds |  |  |  |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization of RRB Principal (included in Amortization of Regulatory Assets, Net) | 10,800 | 10,800 | 21,600 | 21,600
Interest Expense on RRB Principal (included in Interest Expense) | $ 4,300 | $ 4,600 | $ 8,700 | $ 9,300

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