VIEs - PPAs (Details) - MW	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Purchased Power Agreements [Abstract]
Generating capacity (in MW)	3,961	4,062

Generating capacity under long-term purchased power agreements.

No definition available.

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Period Type:	instant