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Capitalization (Schedule of Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Bonds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Carrying Amount [Member]
First Mortgage Bonds	$ 80,203	$ 82,786
Fair Value [Member]
First Mortgage Bonds	$ 82,573	$ 84,821

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Represents the aggregate of the first mortgage bonds reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity.

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