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Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
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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 the Level 3 derivatives for the years 2022 and 2021:
(dollars in thousands) |  | 2022 |  | 2021
Fair value at beginning of the period |  | $ | 4,441 |  |  | $ | (1,537) |
Unrealized gain on purchased power contracts |  | 7,406 |  |  | 5,978 |
Fair value at end of the period |  | $ | 11,847 |  |  | $ | 4,441 |

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