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Regulatory Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  |  |  | 83 Months Ended |
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Mar. 27, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2023 | Aug. 01, 2023 | Oct. 28, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Jul. 31, 2024
Supply Corporation |  |  |  |  |  |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Estimated Annual Increase to Revenues | $ 56.0 |  |  |  |  |
NEW YORK |  |  |  |  |  |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Approved Return on Equity (as a percent) |  |  |  |  | 8.70% |
Proposed Base Rate Increase |  | $ 88.0 |  |  |  |
PENNSYLVANIA |  |  |  |  |  |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Proposed Base Rate Increase |  |  |  | $ 28.1 |  |
Public Utilities Authorized Rate Increase, Amount |  |  | $ 23.0 |  |  |
PENNSYLVANIA | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |  |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Public Utilities, Distribution System Improvement Charge, Net Plant, Minimum |  |  |  |  |  | $ 781.3

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