DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Summary of Level 3 Derivative Contracts and Significant Observable Inputs Used (Details) - CL&P - Level 3 - $ / KWmo	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Capacity Prices | Minimum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative measurement input	4.30	4.30
Capacity Prices | Maximum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative measurement input	7.34	7.44
Forward Reserve | Minimum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative measurement input	0.75	0.75
Forward Reserve | Maximum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative measurement input	1.78	1.78