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Carrying amount of reserve for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs, which is expected to be paid within one year of the date of the statement of financial position.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 450
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Amount of cash restricted as to withdrawal or usage, classified as current. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 17, 2026 USD ($)	May 28, 2026 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2025 class	Aug. 31, 2024 class	Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 organization
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of regional transmission organizations with show cause proceedings \| organization							4
Number of putative classes \| class			3	3
Restricted cash					$ 73,500	$ 0
Estimated loss					103,500
DPP Settlement Agreement
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount paid		$ 39,500
NCSP Settlement Agreement
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount paid		$ 34,000
Restricted cash					$ 73,500
EUP Settlement Agreement
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount paid	$ 30,000
Restricted cash	$ 30,000