Taxes Other than Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Components of Taxes Other than Income Taxes [Abstract]
Regulatory Assessment	$ 285	$ 261
Property	348	345
Payroll, net of amounts capitalized	564	538
Other	3	1
Total taxes other than income taxes	$ 1,200	$ 1,145

Amount of labor-related expenses classified as other.

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A tax based on the assessed value of real estate by the local government. The tax is usually based on the value of property (including the land).

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Amount of tax expense classified as other.

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Amount of operating expense for taxes other than income taxes of regulated operation.

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Assessment paid to the regulatory agencies to cover their operating expenses.

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