VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2026 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Net electric plant | $ 3,319,906 | $ 3,305,524 | |
| Noncontrolling interest | 129,812 | 130,132 | |
| Long-term debt | 2,931,082 | 3,093,216 | |
| Accrued interest | 41,254 | 22,632 | |
| Interest | 44,069 | $ 37,946 | |
| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Reportable Legal Entities | |||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Net electric plant | 625,630 | 635,777 | |
| Noncontrolling interest | 129,813 | 130,132 | |
| Long-term debt | 171,994 | 172,158 | |
| Accrued interest | 1,999 | $ 4,997 | |
| Depreciation, amortization and depletion | 10,147 | 10,147 | |
| Interest | $ 2,833 | $ 2,844 | |
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