Regulatory Matters (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Proposed Increased Return on Equity SEET Threshold	9.99%
THE DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY [Member]
Proposed Increased Return on Equity SEET Threshold	9.99%

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