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ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 22, 2022	Jun. 09, 2021 MW
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Investment is affiliates		$ 40,158	$ 9,802
Red River
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Investment is affiliates	$ 19,400
Catamaran
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Number of megawatts produced by fuel cell projects \| MW					5
Bronx Midco LLC
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Amount invested		60,100
Bronx Midco LLC \| Catamaran
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)					99.00%
Amount invested		34,100
Bronx Midco LLC \| Marina Energy LLC
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Amount invested		31,400
Non-controlling interest	$ 2,700	$ 2,700
Useful life of fuel cell modules (in years)		35 years
Finance lease term	35 years	35 years
Bronx Midco LLC \| Marina Energy LLC \| Catamaran
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)					92.00%
Red River \| SJI \| Devco, LLC
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)				80.00%