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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION (Parenthetical)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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GSWC
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6.87% notes due 2023
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6.87% notes due 2023 | GSWC
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7.00% notes due 2023
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7.00% notes due 2023 | GSWC
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6.81% notes due 2028
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6.81% notes due 2028 | GSWC
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6.59% notes due 2029
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6.59% notes due 2029 | GSWC
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7.875% notes due 2030
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7.875% notes due 2030 | GSWC
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7.23% notes due 2031
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7.23% notes due 2031 | GSWC
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6.00% notes due 2041
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6.00% notes due 2041 | GSWC
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3.45% private placement notes due 2029
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3.45% private placement notes due 2029 | GSWC
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9.56% private placement notes due 2031
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9.56% private placement notes due 2031 | GSWC
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5.87% private placement notes due 2028
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5.87% private placement notes due 2028 | GSWC
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6.70% private placement notes due 2019
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6.70% private placement notes due 2019 | GSWC
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5.50% tax-exempt obligation due 2026
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5.50% tax-exempt obligation due 2026 | GSWC
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