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Environmental Commitments and Contingencies Environmental Remediation Status (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Environmental Loss Contingencies by Site [Table Text Block]
The following is a summary of our remediation status and estimated costs to implement clean-up of our key MGP sites:
Jurisdiction
MGP Site
Status
Cost to Clean up
Recovery through Rates
Florida
West Palm Beach
Remedial actions approved by FDEP have been implemented on the east parcel of the site. Similar remedial actions expected to be implemented on other remaining portions.
Between $4.5 million to $15.4 million, including costs associated with the relocation of FPU’s operations at this site, which is necessary to implement the remedial plan, and any potential costs associated with future redevelopment of the properties.
Yes
Florida
Sanford
In January 2007, FPU and the Sanford group signed a Third Participation Agreement. FPU's share of remediation costs under the Third Participation Agreement is set at five percent of a maximum of $13.0 million, or $650,000, which has been paid to an escrow account.

The EPA issued a preliminary close-out report in December 2014. Groundwater monitoring and statutory five-year reviews to ensure performance of the approved remedy will continue on this site.
FPU's remaining remediation expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, are estimated to be approximately $24,000.
Yes
Florida
Winter Haven
Remediation is ongoing.
Not expected to exceed $425,000, which includes costs of implementing institutional controls at the site.
Yes
Delaware
Seaford
Proposed plan for implementation approved by DNREC in July 2017.
$273,000 to $465,000.
Yes
Maryland
Cambridge
Currently in discussions with MDE.
Unable to estimate.
N/A