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Termination of Proposed Acquisition by Hydro One Termination of Proposed Acquisition by Hydro One (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jan. 24, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Merger termination fee |  | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 103,000 |
Merger transaction costs |  | $ 11 | $ 983 | $ 19,675 | $ 1,655
Hydro One [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Merger termination fee | $ 103,000 |  |  |  |

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