RATE REDUCTION BONDS AND VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES- Rate Reduction Bonds, Principal and Interest Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2022	$ 43.2
2023	43.2
2024	43.2
2025	43.2
2026	43.2
Thereafter	280.9
Total	$ 496.9

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