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Commitments and Contingencies - Hazardous Air Pollutants Rulemaking (Details) - Public Service Company of New Mexico [Member] - San Juan Generating Station [Member] - MW | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Minimum megawatt capacity from coal and oil-fired electric generating units under jurisdiction of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (in megawatts) |  | 25
Mercury removal efficiency | 99.00% |

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