Commitments 3 (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Water Purchase Commitments [Member] \| GSWC
Purchase commitments
Total commitment under agreement	$ 5,270
Bear Valley Electric \| Electric Service Utility Operations [Member]
Purchase commitments
Total commitment under agreement	$ 18,100

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