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Credit Agreement - Additional Information (Details) - Avista Utilities [Member] $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items] |
Maximum borrowing capacity credit agreement | $ 100
Credit agreement, expiration month and year | 2021-04
Credit agreement, covenant interest rate | 65.00%
Credit agreement amount borrowed | $ 100

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