Percentage of non-service related net periodic benefit costs capitalized to regulatory assets.

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Percentage of non-service related net periodic benefit costs recorded to other expense.

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Percentage of service related net periodic benefit costs capitalized to utility property.

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Percentage of service related net periodic benefit costs recorded to operating expenses.

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Amount of prior service cost (credit) recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) of defined benefit plan.

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Amount of cash outflow for pension benefit. Includes, but is not limited to, employer contribution to fund plan asset and payment to retiree. Excludes other postretirement benefit.

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	Apr. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Payment for pension benefits				$ 6,666	$ 6,666
Percentage of service related net periodic benefit costs capitalized to utility property				40.00%
Percentage of service related net periodic benefit costs recorded to operating expenses				60.00%
Percentage of non-service related net periodic benefit costs capitalized to regulatory assets				40.00%
Percentage of non-service related net periodic benefit costs recorded to other expense				60.00%
Curtailment associated gain	$ 1,400
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions to pension plan		$ 10,000		$ 10,000
Curtailment associated gain		(169)		(169)
Loss on acceleration of unrecognized priof service costs		$ 126	$ 123	$ 249	$ 246