Derivative Instruments (Schedule of Natural Gas Derivative Positions) (Details) - Natural Gas Derivative Positions [Member]	Mar. 31, 2017 MMBTU / d $ / MMBTU
Swaps [Member] \| FY 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| MMBTU / d	20,000
Weighted Average Floor Price ($/MMBtu) \| $ / MMBTU	3.30
Call Option [Member] \| FY 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| MMBTU / d	33,000
Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($/MMBtu) \| $ / MMBTU	3.00
Call Option [Member] \| FY 2018 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| MMBTU / d	33,000
Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($/MMBtu) \| $ / MMBTU	3.25
Call Option [Member] \| FY 2019 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| MMBTU / d	33,000
Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($/MMBtu) \| $ / MMBTU	3.25
Call Option [Member] \| FY 2020 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| MMBTU / d	33,000
Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($/MMBtu) \| $ / MMBTU	3.50

- Definition

Aggregate notional amount of derivative expressed in nonmonetary units. For example, the number of barrels specified in a fuel oil forward purchase contract.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 12
-Section 13
-Sentence Column B

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