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Organization, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Developments - Schedule of AFUDC Rates for Middlesex and Tidewater (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Middlesex [Member] |  |  |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Allowance for funds used during construction rates | 6.64% | 6.35% | 6.35%
Tidewater [Member] |  |  |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Allowance for funds used during construction rates | 7.92% | 7.92% | 7.92%

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