RATE MATTERS - ETT Rate Matters (Details) - 2025 ETT Base Rate Case - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025	Jan. 31, 2025	May 31, 2025
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Requested annual base rate increase (decrease)	$ 20	$ 57
Requested return on equity	9.60%	10.60%
Requested debt capital structure	59.00%	55.00%
Requested equity capital structure	41.00%	45.00%
Requested rate increase related to depreciation rates			$ 37
Requested rate increase related to ROE and capital structure			$ 32

Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount Related To Depreciation Rates

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Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount Related To Proposed ROE And Capital Structure

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Percentage of public utility's requested debt to capital, including debt and equity.

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Percentage of public utility's requested equity to capital, including debt and equity.

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Amount of public utility's requested rate increase (decrease) with regulatory agency.

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Percentage of public utility's requested return on equity.

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