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Leases (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Lease Policy Lease obligations are measured using the rate implicit in the lease when that rate is readily determinable. When the implicit rate is not readily determinable, the Registrants calculate their lease obligation using their incremental borrowing rate. Spreads to estimate the discount associated with borrowing on a secured basis are incorporated into the calculation.

Lease rentals for both operating and finance leases are generally charged to Other Operation and Maintenance expense in accordance with rate-making treatment for regulated operations.  Additionally, for regulated operations with finance leases, a finance lease asset and offsetting liability are recorded at the present value of the remaining lease payments for each reporting period.  Finance leases for nonregulated property are accounted for as if the assets were owned and financed.