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IPUC (Details) - Pending Rate Case [Member] - IPUC - Intermountain Gas - Gas Distribution [Member] $ in Millions | Jan. 12, 2021 USD ($)
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Depreciation and Amortization Rate Case | $ (2.9)
Depreciation and Amortization, Rate, Percent | 3.00%
Depreciation and Amortization, Requested Rate, Percent | 2.60%

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