Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation	$ 826,500
Subsidiaries [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net Regulatory Assets	$ 23,900
Colstrip Units 1 and 2 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Ownership interest (percent)	50.00%
Colstrip Units 3 and 4 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Ownership interest (percent)	25.00%

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The net amount of all regulatory assets less all regulatory liabilities as of the end of the period.

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