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Basis of Presentation (Details) retail_customers in Thousands, mi² in Thousands, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) mi² retail_customers | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Basis of Presentation [Abstract] |  |
Service Area Sq Miles | mi² | 4 |
Incorporated Cities | 51 |
Number of Retail Customers | retail_customers | 923 |
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | $ | $ 44 | $ 102

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