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Organization, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Developments (Details 1) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Middlesex |  |  |
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction Rates | 7.34% | 7.34% | 7.54%
Tidewater |  |  |
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction Rates | 7.91% | 7.91% | 8.24%

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