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Regulatory matters - WUTC (Details) - Natural gas distribution - WUTC - Cascade Natural Gas $ in Millions | Mar. 29, 2024 USD ($)
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Pending Rate Case, Multi-Year, Year One |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), amount | $ 43.8
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), percentage | 11.60%
Pending Rate Case, Multi-Year, Year Two |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), amount | $ 11.7
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), percentage | 2.80%

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