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Energy Purchase Contracts (Future Contractual Commitments For Power Resources And Natural Gas Resources) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Energy Purchase Contracts [Line Items] |
2023 | $ 459,007
2024 | 374,530
2025 | 312,284
2026 | 277,459
2027 | 275,924
Thereafter | 2,526,324
Total | 4,225,528
Power Resources [Member] |
Energy Purchase Contracts [Line Items] |
2023 | 336,766
2024 | 293,389
2025 | 266,251
2026 | 235,751
2027 | 234,756
Thereafter | 2,245,762
Total | 3,612,675
Natural Gas Resources [Member] |
Energy Purchase Contracts [Line Items] |
2023 | 122,241
2024 | 81,141
2025 | 46,033
2026 | 41,708
2027 | 41,168
Thereafter | 280,562
Total | 612,853
Generation Transmission And Distribution Facilities [Member] |
Energy Purchase Contracts [Line Items] |
2023 | 39,156
2024 | 40,226
2025 | 18,630
2026 | 19,085
2027 | 9,390
Thereafter | 177,553
Total | $ 304,040

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