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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Retirement Costs Collected from Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Regulated Asset Liability [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory liability for utility plant retirement costs | $ 856,666 | $ 840,837
Utility Plant Retirement Costs [Member] |  |
Regulated Asset Liability [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory liability for utility plant retirement costs | $ 417,027 | $ 376,817

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