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Environmental Matters - Additional Information (Detail) - Environmental Restoration Costs $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Maine
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Amortization period for environmental costs	5 years
New Hampshire
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Amortization period for environmental costs	7 years
Northern Utilities Manufactured Gas Plant Sites
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated Costs Accrued For Remediation	$ 0.8

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The charge against earnings in the period for known or estimated future costs arising from requirements to perform environmental remediation activities.

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