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Income Taxes (Details) - Schedule of net deferred tax liability - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Schedule of Net Deferred Tax Liability [Abstract] |  |
Utility Plant Related | $ 72,996 | $ 65,107
Customer Advances | (3,568) | (3,595)
Employee Benefits | 7,380 | 7,091
Investment Tax Credits | 304 | 373
Other | 671 | 524
Total Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes | $ 77,783 | $ 69,500

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