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Expected power generating capacity.

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Number of phases of construction.

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Ownership percentage of common shares outstanding.

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Related to power utilization.

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The length of the agreement term on the power plant usage.

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Amount, after tax, of accumulated gain (loss) on derivative instrument designated and qualifying as cash flow hedge included in assessment of hedge effectiveness.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The proportionate share of interest (percent) in a jointly owned utility plant.

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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.

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The cash outflow from the amount invested for projects in hopes of getting a future return or interest from it.

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