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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Contractual Contingent Liability (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, Credit Risk Exposure, Percentage 95.20%  
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, Credit Risk Exposure, Percentage 4.80%  
Electric Portfolio [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair Value Liability [1] $ 39,957 $ 40,914
Posted Collateral 6,989 2,639
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value 2,698 3,187
Credit Rating [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Posted Collateral [2] 7,000  
Credit Rating [Member] | Electric Portfolio [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair Value Liability [1],[2] 2,698 3,187
Posted Collateral [2] 0 0
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value [2] 2,698 3,187
Credit Rating [Member] | Natural Gas Portfolio [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Posted Collateral [2] 1,000  
Requested Credit for Adequate Assurance [Member] | Electric Portfolio [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair Value Liability [1] 33,316 37,374
Posted Collateral 0 0
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Forward Value of Contract [Member] | Electric Portfolio [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair Value Liability [1],[3] 3,943 353
Posted Collateral [3] 6,989 2,639
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value [3] $ 0 $ 0
[1] 1 Represents the derivative fair value of contracts with contingent features for counterparties in net derivative liability positions. Excludes NPNS, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
[2] 2 Failure by PSE to maintain an investment grade credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies provides counterparties a contractual right to demand collateral.
[3] 3 Collateral requirements may vary, based on changes in the forward value of underlying transactions relative to contractually defined collateral thresholds.