Derivative Accounting - Gains and Losses from Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Commodity Contracts \| Fuel and purchased power
Gains and losses from derivative instruments
Net Gain Recognized in Income	$ 223,742	$ 26,859

Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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