Leases (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 lease_renewal_period_option
Sheboygan Falls Energy Facility [Member] \| WPL [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Finance lease, renewal options (in number of renewal periods)	2

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