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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Reclassification | The prior year reclassifications, which are shown in the table below, did not impact previously reported operating income or net income.
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
| (in millions)
Fuel, purchased power and cost of natural gas sold | $ | 0.5 |  | $ | 1.8 |
Operations and maintenance | (0.5) |  | (1.8) |
Operating income | $ | — |  | $ | — |

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