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Regulatory matters - WYPSC (Details) - Electric distribution - WYPSC - Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. - Pending Rate Case $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), amount | $ 7.5
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), percentage | 24.40%

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