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Unfavorable Contracts Liability - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019
Unfavorable Contracts Liability [Abstract] |  |  |
Percentage of retail rate charged to affiliates | 60.00% |  |
Unfavorable contract liability amortization period | 5 years |  |
Amortization into Wholesale revenue |  |  | $ 25.2
Amortization into Affiliate revenue share | $ 0.0 | $ 5.8 |

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