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Regulatory Matters - Minnesota Solar Energy Standard (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) MW
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Minnesota Power [Member] | Solar Generation |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |
Anticipated Generating Capacity to be Purchased (MW) | 20
Corporate & Other - Other [Member] | Solar Generation |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |
Estimated Investment Amount | $ | $ 40
MPUC [Member] |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |
Minnesota Solar Energy Standard - Overall Mandate Percentage | 1.50%
MPUC [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |
Minnesota Solar Energy Standard - Overall Mandate Percentage | 1.50%
Minnesota Solar Energy Standard - Small Scale Solar Mandate Percentage | 10.00%
MPUC [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
Regulatory Matters [Line Items] |
Minnesota Solar Energy Standard - Qualifying Capacity for Small Scale Solar Mandate (MW) | 0.04

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