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Regulatory Matters: Rate Review (Details) - Rate Review Filed with the Regulatory Agency - Arkansas Public Service Commission - Black Hills Energy, Arkansas $ in Thousands | Dec. 10, 2021 USD ($) mi
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public Utilities - Length of Natural Gas Pipeline to Receive Infrastructure Investments | mi | 7,200
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount | $ | $ 22,000
Public Utilities, Requested Equity Capital Structure, Percentage | 50.90%
Public Utilities, Requested Debt Capital Structure, Percentage | 49.10%
Public Utilities, Requested Return on Equity, Percentage | 10.20%

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