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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flow [Abstract] |  |
Debt component of allowance for funds used during construction | $ 5,381 | $ 4,502

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