Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) kWh in Millions, MMBTU in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) MMBTU kWh	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) MMBTU kWh	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Derivative
Settlement of interest rate agreements		$ 35,975,000	$ 0	$ 0
Interest rate cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified during next 12 months, net		3,426,000
Restricted cash in brokerage accounts		583,000	6,602,000
Interest Rate Protection Agreements
Derivative
Settlement of interest rate agreements	$ 35,975,000
Underlying variable rate debt		$ 0	$ 250,000,000
Gas Utility
Derivative
Notional amount (in units) \| MMBTU		18.4	18.9
Maximum length of time hedged in price risk cash flow hedges (in months)		12 months
Electric Utility \| Electric Utility Electric Transmission Congestion
Derivative
Notional amount (in units) \| kWh		58.3	277.1
Maximum length of time hedged in price risk cash flow hedges (in months)		8 months