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Equipment Related to Power Purchase Agreements and Fuel Delivered to Customers, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 8.0 | $ 6.9 | $ 7.4
Impairment charge related to the tanks | $ 0.2 | $ 1.5 | 10.2
Cost Of Revenue, Fuel Delivered To Customers |  |  |
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Termination costs |  |  | $ 17.0
Minimum |  |  |
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Lease term | 1 year | 1 year |
Maximum |  |  |
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Lease term | 10 years | 10 years |

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