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Wyoming Public Service Commission (WYPSC) (Details) - Electric rate proceeding - WYPSC - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act $ in Millions | Mar. 30, 2018 USD ($)
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), amount | $ (1.1)
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), percentage | (4.20%)

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