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Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Non-Controlling Interest (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 MW
Glen Ullin Energy Center [Member] |
Non-Controlling Interest Details [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity Subject to Tax Equity Financing | 106
South Peak [Member] |
Non-Controlling Interest Details [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity Subject to Tax Equity Financing | 80
Diamond Spring |
Non-Controlling Interest Details [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity Subject to Tax Equity Financing | 303
Caddo |
Non-Controlling Interest Details [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity Subject to Tax Equity Financing | 303
Nobles 2 [Member] |
Non-Controlling Interest Details [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity Subject to Tax Equity Financing | 250

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