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Fair Value (Reconciliation For All Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ (19,410) | $ (27,124)
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities | (2,671) | (4,150)
Settlements | 3,118 | 4,978
Ending Balance | (18,963) | (26,296)
Natural Gas Exchange Agreements [Member] |  |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | (5,885) | (5,039)
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities | 2,012 | (1,745)
Settlements | (405) | 778
Ending Balance | (4,278) | (6,006)
Power Option Agreement [Member] |  |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | (76) | (124)
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities | (190) | 27
Settlements | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | (266) | (97)
Power Exchange Agreements [Member] |  |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | (13,449) | (21,961)
Included in regulatory assets/liabilities | (4,493) | (2,432)
Settlements | 3,523 | 4,200
Ending Balance | $ (14,419) | $ (20,193)

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