Significant Accounting Policies Retirement Benefits ASU 2017-07 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operations and maintenance	$ 37,569	$ 34,267	$ 115,120	$ 106,710
Accounting Standards Updates 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operations and maintenance		$ 1,400		$ 4,000

The amount of operating expenses for the period that are associated with the utility's normal revenue producing operation; including selling, general, and administrative expenses, costs incurred for routine plant repairs and maintenance, and operations.

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