SEGMENT INFORMATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) reportableSegment
CL&P
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	1
NSTAR Electric
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	1
PSNH
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	1
Related Party
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amount of natural gas transmission purchased | $	$ 77.7