Revenue - Schedule of Utilities Operating Revenue Expense Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Utility-related taxes	$ 22,134	$ 19,696

Public Utility Operating Expenses Excise Taxes Collected and Reported Gross in Revenues and Operating Expenses

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