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Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Nonregulated Business, Net of Transaction Costs

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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Revenue derived from the regulated (by a federal, state, or local government or agency) generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period).

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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.

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The total amount of operating revenues recognized during the period.

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The total amount of regulated operating revenues recognized during the period.

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The amount of regulated gas operating revenues recognized during the period.

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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss).

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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