Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income applicable to Piedmont	$ 7,966	$ 9,947	$ 67,930	$ 19,291
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain/(loss) on derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (See Note 4)	969	(295)	4,845	1,266
Plus: Reclassification of net loss included in net income (See Note 4)	554	740	1,259	1,466
Other comprehensive income	1,523	445	6,104	2,732
Comprehensive income applicable to Piedmont	$ 9,489	$ 10,392	$ 74,034	$ 22,023