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Energy Purchase Contracts (Schedule Of Utility Total Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Energy Purchase Contracts [Abstract] |  |  |
Utility power resources | $ 607,155 | $ 660,967 | $ 431,199

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- Definition Energy Purchase Contracts + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The total amount of power purchased, natural gas purchased, fuel for generation and other fuel costs, which are included in utility resource costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income + References No definition available. + Details
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