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Regulatory Matters (Details 9) - GSWC renewable_energy in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2012 renewable_energy | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Regulatory matters: |  |  |
Net regulatory assets | $ |  | $ 132,696 | $ 125,704
Renewables Portfolio Standard |  |  |
Regulatory matters: |  |  |
Agreement period to purchase renewable energy credits | 10 years |  |
Number of renewable energy credits that would be purchased | renewable_energy | 582 |  |

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