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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) MWh | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
BVES |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Description of derivative activity volume | MWh | 715,221 |  |  |  |  |
Commodity Contract |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | $ (1,500) |  |  |  |  |
Commodity Contract | BVES |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs | $ 1,525 | $ 4,657 | $ 11,847 | $ 7,569 | $ 8,114 | $ 4,441
Minimum | Commodity Contract | BVES |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Term of derivative contract | 3 years |  |  |  |  |
Maximum | Commodity Contract | BVES |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Term of derivative contract | 5 years |  |  |  |  |

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