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OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Cash Paid for Interest – Net of Amounts Capitalized | $ 24.8 | $ 25.7
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities |  |
Increase in Accounts Payable for Capital Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment | (8.9) | (5.9)
Capitalized Asset Retirement Costs | 2.6 | 2.2
AFUDC–Equity | $ 1.4 | $ 1.2

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