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Damages awarded for costs previously recorded as other operation and maintenance expenses

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Damages awarded for costs previously recorded as spending on the asset retirement obligation

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Generation Capacity

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Amount awarded from other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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Number of units of goods that must be purchased within the specified time period of the agreement to avoid penalties or unfavorable effects on pricing, among other adverse consequences.

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Cash received for the settlement of litigation during the current period.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 25
-Subparagraph (c)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-25

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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($) MW	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 unit MW
Minimum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Generation Capacity \| MW	400		400
Power island equipment
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Quantity Required \| unit			15
Combustion turbine
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Quantity Required \| unit			2
Palisades
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party		$ 7
Proceeds from Legal Settlements	$ 7
Damages awarded for costs previously recorded as spending on the asset retirement obligation		4
Damages awarded for costs previously recorded as other operation and maintenance expenses		$ 3