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Regulatory Matters (Schedule of COVID-19 Regulatory Impact) (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Incremental O&M - COVID | Columbia Of Ohio
Regulated Operations
Regulatory Assets	$ 2.1
Incremental Bad Debt - COVID | Columbia Of Pennsylvania
Regulated Operations
Regulatory Assets	7.1
Incremental O&M and Bad Debt - COVID | NIPSCO
Regulated Operations
Regulatory Assets	6.2
Incremental O&M and Bad Debt - COVID | Columbia Of Virginia
Regulated Operations
Regulatory Assets	1.2
Incremental O&M and Bad Debt - COVID | Columbia Of Maryland
Regulated Operations
Regulatory Assets	$ 0.9

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