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Derivative Instruments (Tables) (GSWC) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Derivative instruments |
Schedule of changes in the fair value of the derivative | The following table presents changes in the fair value of GSWC’s derivatives for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
(dollars in thousands) |  | 2014 |  | 2013
Balance, at beginning of the period |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | (3,060 | )
Unrealized gain (loss) on purchased power contracts |  | (3,339 | ) |  | 3,060 |
Balance, at end of the period |  | $ | (3,339 | ) |  | $ | — |

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