Balance Sheet Components Materials and Supplies, Fuel Stock and Stored Natural Gas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross	$ 45,169	$ 41,493
Other Inventory, Gross	5,347	4,843
Energy Related Inventory, Gas Stored Underground	12,250	11,739
Inventory, Net	$ 62,766	$ 58,075

Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of natural gas stored underground in depleted gas reservoirs, aquifers, or salt caverns to meet seasonal and peak load demands, and also as insurance against unforeseen supply disruptions, and deemed to be a current asset because it is expected to be used within twelve months or in the normal operating cycle.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
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-Section S99
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 330
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Gross amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of other inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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