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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Other Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Schedule of Gross Tax Receipts [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gross receipts taxes | $ 53.7 | $ 52.9 | $ 153.4 | $ 146.0
CL&P |  |  |  |
Schedule of Gross Tax Receipts [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gross receipts taxes | $ 50.2 | $ 49.2 | $ 132.2 | $ 126.0

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