Commitments and Contingencies - Environmental Requirements - Water and Waste (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Liability for estimated cost to comply with regulation	$ 45
Cost of Coal Ash Removal Projects	60
Legacy CCR Investigation and Remediation Costs	$ 6

Estimated undiscounted amount of the accrual required to comply with required regulation.

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