Income Taxes - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Production tax credit (PTC), roll off period	10 years

Deferred Tax Benefit, Production Tax Credit, Roll Off Period

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