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Amount of other operating expense of regulated operation.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2(b))
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Percentage of first 50 basis points of additional utility earnings that will be shared with customers.

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ROE in excess of authorized amount for which a percentage will be returned to customers.

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