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Leases (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 lease_renewal_period_option
Sheboygan Falls Energy Facility [Member] | WPL [Member] |
Leases [Line Items] |
Finance lease, renewal options (in number of renewal periods) | 2

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