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FERC (Details 5) $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2024 USD ($)
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Electric | FERC [Member] | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Transmission Formula Revenue Requirement | $ 15.2

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