Fair value, net derivative asset (liability) measured on recurring basis, unobservable inputs reconciliation, gain (loss) included in regulatory assets and liabilities.

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Fair value net derivative asset liability measured on recurring basis unobservable inputs reconciliation regulated operating revenue.

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Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized [Abstract]

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income from derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability (asset), measured at fair value on recurring basis using unobservable input (level 3).

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Amount of purchases of financial instrument classified as a derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability (asset), measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Amount of settlements of financial instrument classified as a derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability, measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Fair value of financial instrument classified as derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability (asset), measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing.

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Indicates line item in statement in which net income is reported that includes gain (loss) from derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability (asset), measured at fair value using unobservable input (level 3).