Aggregate notional amount of derivative expressed in nonmonetary units. For example, the number of barrels specified in a fuel oil forward purchase contract.

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The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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

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The percentage of expected requirements covered by the aggregate notional amount of derivative contracts expressed in nonmonetary units. For example, the number of barrels specified in a fuel oil forward purchase contract as a percentage of expected need.

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Derivatives (Narrative - Commodity Future Contracts) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) MMBTU	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) MMBTU	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 MMBTU
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on contracts where hedge accounting was not elected	$ 106	$ 135	$ (281)	$ (152)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Natural Gas Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Forecast of commodity requirements, maximum length of time used			18 months
Natural gas contracts, notional amounts (in millions of BTUs) \| MMBTU	2,510,000		2,510,000		3,000,000
Derivative, Additional Cash Paid on Settlement of Hedge	$ 100	1,000	$ 2,300	3,200
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			$ 100
Minimum [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Natural Gas Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Forecast of anticipated requirements, percentage of forecast eligible for hedging	40.00%		40.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Natural Gas Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Forecast of anticipated requirements, percentage of forecast eligible for hedging	70.00%		70.00%
Other Income (Expense) [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Natural Gas Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on contracts where hedge accounting was not elected	$ 11	$ (222)	$ 1,150	$ (459)