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Regulatory Rate Filings (Details) - Non-tariffed	Sep. 15, 2016 USD ($)
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Approved Rate Increase (Decrease), Percentage	8.60%
Authorized Regulatory Surcharge, Per CCF	$ 0.1832
Authorized Regulatory Surcharge, Collection Period	12 months

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