Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2024	$ 31,632
2025	16,458
2026	1,846
2027	2,188
2028	1,881
2029 and thereafter	27,428
Purchase Obligation, Total	81,433
Fuel Supply Payments
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2024	3,111
2025	1,702
2026	1,718
2027	2,060
2028	1,753
2029 and thereafter	25,979
Purchase Obligation, Total	36,323
Zero6 Commitment
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2024	28,045
2025	14,628
2026	0
2027	0
2028	0
2029 and thereafter	0
Purchase Obligation, Total	42,673
Renewable Energy Credits
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2024	96
2025	128
2026	128
2027	128
2028	128
2029 and thereafter	1,449
Purchase Obligation, Total	2,057
Electricity Above Use (Est.)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
2024	380
Purchase Obligation, Total	$ 380

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