REGULATORY MATTERS - APC Rate CNP New Plant (Details) - Alabama Power $ in Millions	Oct. 03, 2022 USD ($)
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Increase to annual revenue requirement	$ 34
Increase to annual revenue requirement, percentage	0.60%

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