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This element represents the net amount of realized and unrealized gains or (losses) included in earnings for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category.

No definition available.

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This element represents the net amount of realized and unrealized gains or (losses) included in regulatory assets/liabilities for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category.

No definition available.

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This element represents the net amount of settlements for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category.

No definition available.

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This element represents the net amount of transfers in to or out of the Level 3 fair value category for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

No definition available.

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This element represents the net amount of realized and unrealized gains or (losses) included in other comprehensive income (loss) for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and included in the Level 3 fair value category.

No definition available.

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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.

No definition available.

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