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WUTC (Details 5) $ in Millions | Jan. 23, 2023 USD ($)
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Gas Distribution [Member] | WUTC [Member] | Cascade Natural Gas [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public Utilities, Denied Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount | $ 3.3

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