1001 - Document - Cover Page
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1002 - Statement - Consolidated Balance Sheets
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1003 - Statement - Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)
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1004 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Operations
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1005 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
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1006 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical)
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1007 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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1008 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)
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1009 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
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1010 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical)
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1011 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation
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1012 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies
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1013 - Disclosure - Regulatory Matters
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1014 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition
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1015 - Disclosure - Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
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1016 - Disclosure - Shareholders' Equity
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1017 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt
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1018 - Disclosure - Short-Term Debt
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1019 - Disclosure - Income Taxes
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1020 - Disclosure - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
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1021 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies
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1022 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Common Share
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1023 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information
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1024 - Disclosure - Leases
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1025 - Disclosure - Segment Information
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1026 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
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1027 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
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1028 - Disclosure - Regulatory Matters (Tables)
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1029 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition (Tables)
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1030 - Disclosure - Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)
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1031 - Disclosure - Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
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1032 - Disclosure - Short-Term Debt (Tables)
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1033 - Disclosure - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
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1034 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)
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1035 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information (Tables)
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1036 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Tables)
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1037 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
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1038 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Funds (Details)
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1039 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (Details)
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1041 - Disclosure - Regulatory Matters - General Rate Cases Additional Information (Details)
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1042 - Disclosure - Regulatory Matters - Pending General Rate Case Filings Additional Information (Details)
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1044 - Disclosure - Regulatory Matters - Pending Infrastructure Surcharge Filings Additional Information (Details)
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1045 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Revenues (Details)
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1046 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details)
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1047 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details)
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1048 - Disclosure - Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation for the Acquisition (Details)
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1049 - Disclosure - Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details)
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1050 - Disclosure - Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details)
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1051 - Disclosure - Shareholders' Equity - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component, Net of Tax (Details)
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1052 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details)
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1053 - Disclosure - Short-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details)
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1054 - Disclosure - Short-Term Debt - Schedule of Company's Aggregate Credit Facility Commitments, Commercial Paper Limit, Letter of Credit Availability and Availability Capacity (Details)
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1055 - Disclosure - Short-Term Debt - Schedule of Availability Liquidity (Details)
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1056 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)
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1057 - Disclosure - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Details)
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1058 - Disclosure - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Components (Details)
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1059 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)
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1060 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Common Share - Schedule of Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details)
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1061 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Common Share - Additional Information (Details)
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1062 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information - Additional Information (Details)
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1063 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information - Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details)
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1064 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information - Schedule of Measurements of Assets and Liabilities on Recurring Basis (Details)
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1065 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information - Schedule of Unrealized Positions for Available-for-sale Fixed-Income Securities (Details)
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1066 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Financial Information - Schedule of Available-for-sale Fixed-Income Securities (Details)
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1067 - Disclosure - Leases - Additional Information (Details)
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1068 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)
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1069 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Schedule of Summarized Segment Information (Details)
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Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Central Index Key
Amendment Flag
Written Communications
Soliciting Material
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Current
Restricted funds
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $65 and $58, respectively
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Income tax receivable
Unbilled Receivables, Current
Unbilled revenues
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Materials and supplies
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Secured seller promissory note from the sale of the Homeowner Services Group
Other Assets, Current
Other
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Regulated Entity, Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Regulatory and other long-term assets:
Regulatory Asset, Noncurrent
Regulatory assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other
Regulated Entity, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total regulatory and other long-term assets
Assets
Total assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization, Long-Term Debt and Equity [Abstract]
Capitalization:
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 204,215,977 and 200,605,170 shares issued, respectively)
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Paid-in-capital
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Treasury stock, at cost (5,487,769 and 5,428,008 shares, respectively)
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Total common shareholders' equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Long-term debt
Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount
Redeemable preferred stock at redemption value
Long Term Debt Includes Redeemable Preferred Stock At Redemption Value
Total long-term debt
Long-term debt includes redeemable preferred stock at redemption value.
Capitalization, Long-Term Debt and Equity
Total capitalization
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Short-Term Debt
Short-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued liabilities
Taxes Payable, Current
Accrued taxes
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued interest
Other Liabilities, Current
Other
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Other than Long-Term Debt, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Regulatory and other long-term liabilities:
Advances for Construction
Advances for construction
Advances for Construction
Deferred Tax Liabilities and Investment Tax Credits, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
Deferred Tax Liabilities and Investment Tax Credits, Noncurrent
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent
Regulatory liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Accrued pension expense
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other
Regulatory and Other Long-term Liabilities
Total regulatory and other long-term liabilities
Regulatory and Other Long-term Liabilities
Contributions in Aid of Construction
Contributions in aid of construction
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Liabilities and Equity
Total capitalization and liabilities
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Regulated and Unregulated Operating Revenue
Operating revenues
Operating revenues
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance and Operations
Operation and maintenance
Utilities Operating Expense, Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes
General taxes
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses, net
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other income (expense):
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Income, Nonoperating
Interest income
Interest income
Interest Income, Nonoperating
Benefit Costs, Non-Operating, Net
Non-operating benefit costs, net
Benefit Costs, Non-Operating, Net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income attributable to common shareholders
Net income attributable to common shareholders
Net income
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net income attributable to common shareholders (in dollars per share)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted (in shares)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, after Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale fixed-income securities, net of tax of $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, and $0 and $(1) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Defined benefit pension plan actuarial loss, net of tax of $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(1) and $1 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0 and $(2) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale fixed-income securities, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Defined benefit pension plan actuarial loss, net of tax
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
Amounts charged to expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other non-cash, net
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Other Receivables
Receivables and unbilled revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Income tax receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Obligation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension contributions
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Taxes Payable
Accrued taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other assets and liabilities, net
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Removal Costs
Removal costs from property, plant and equipment retirements, net
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Purchases of available-for-sale fixed-income securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale fixed-income securities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash used in investing activities
Proceeds from secured seller promissory note from the sale of the Homeowner Services Group
Proceeds from secured seller promissory note from the sale of the Homeowner Services Group
Proceeds from secured seller promissory note from the sale of the Homeowner Services Group
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt, Maturing in Three Months or Less
Net short-term (repayments) borrowings with original maturities less than three months
Proceeds from Advance for Construction, Investing Activity
Advances and contributions in aid of construction, net of refunds of $15 and $16 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively
Payments of Financing Costs
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends paid
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Other, net
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by financing activities
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted funds
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted funds at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted funds at end of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted funds as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash investing and financing activity
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital expenditures acquired on account but unpaid as of the end of period
Stock Issued
Acquisition financed by treasury stock
Settlement of Long Term Debt Noncash
Settlements of long-term debt
Settlement of Long Term Debt Noncash
Repayments of Construction Loans Payable
Advances and contributions in aid of construction, refunds
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Treasury Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Common stock issuances (in shares)
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Common stock issuances
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Acquisitions via treasury stock
Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends (declared per common share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies
Regulated Operations [Abstract]
Regulatory Matters [Text Block]
Regulatory Matters
Regulatory Matters
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Short-Term Debt [Abstract]
Short-Term Debt [Text Block]
Short-Term Debt
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings per Common Share
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Information
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Funds
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restrictions on cash and cash equivalents
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table Text Block]
Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of allowance for uncollectible accounts
Schedule of Generate Rate Cases and Infrastructure Surcharges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of generate rate cases and infrastructure surcharges
Schedule of Generate Rate Cases and Infrastructure Surcharges
Schedule of Annualized Incremental Revenues [Table Text Block]
Schedule of annualized incremental revenues
Schedule of Annualized Incremental Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation for the Acquisition
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of line of credit facilities
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of numerator and denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair value measurements of assets and liabilities on recurring basis
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrealized positions for available-for-sale fixed-income securities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Investments classified by contractual maturity date
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of summarized segment information
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant accounting policies.
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Range
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Range
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant accounting policies.
Economic Development Tax Credit Qualified Amount
Economic Development Tax Credit Qualified Amount
Tax Credit Benefit Period
Tax Credit Benefit Period
Tax Credit Included In Current assets
Tax Credit Included In Current assets
Tax Credit Included In Non Current assets
Tax Credit Included In Non Current assets
Transferable Tax Credits Certified
Transferable tax credits certified
Transferable tax credits certified.
Proceeds From Sale Of Tax Credits
Proceeds from sale of tax credits
Proceeds from sale of tax credits.
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Noncurrent
Restricted funds included in other long-term assets
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Balance as of January 1
Balance as of June 30
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Amounts written off
Public Utilities General Disclosures [Table]
Public Utilities General Disclosures
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical
CALIFORNIA
California, Step Increase
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia
MOLDOVA
Maryland
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Including Reduction For The Amortization of the Excess Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes
General rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, including reduction for the amortization of the excess accumulated deferred income taxes
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Including Reduction For The Amortization of the Excess Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date [Axis]
Authorization, Effective Date
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date [Domain]
Authorization, Effective Date
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date [Domain]
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date, Year 2024 [Member]
Year 2024
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date, Year 2024
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date, Year 2025 [Member]
Year 2025
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date, Year 2025
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date, Year 2026 [Member]
Year 2026
Public Utility, Authorization, Effective Date, Year 2026
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Approved Amount
General rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, approved amount
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Approved Amount
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Previously Approved Infrastructure Filings Amount
General rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, previously approved infrastructure filings amount
Public utilities, general rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, previously approved infrastructure filings amount
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage
Authorized return on equity, percentage
Public Utilities, Authorized Rate Base Amount
Authorized rate base amount
Public utilities, authorized rate base amount.
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Estimated and Not Approved Amount
General rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, estimated and not approved amount
Public utilities, general rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, estimated and not approved amount.
Public Utilities, Common Equity Ratio Percentage
Common equity, percentage
Public Utilities, Common Equity Ratio Percentage
Public Utilities, Debt Ratio Percentage
Debt ratio, percentage
Public Utilities, Debt Ratio Percentage
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Approved Amount, Increase (Decrease) In Capital Investments
Public utilities, general rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, approved amount, increase (decrease) in capital investments
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Approved Amount, Increase (Decrease) In Capital Investments
Public Utilities, Approved Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount
Public utilities, approved rate increase (decrease), amount
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage
Public utilities, approved equity capital structure, percentage
Public Utilities, Approved Debt Capital Structure, Percentage
Public utilities, approved debt capital structure, percentage
ILLINOIS
Illinois
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey
VIRGINIA
Virginia
MISSOURI
Missouri
KENTUCKY
Kentucky
Public Utility Authorization Effective Date January 1, 2027 [Member]
Public Utility Authorization Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Utility Authorization Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Utility Authorization Effective Date January 1, 2028 [Member]
Public Utility Authorization Effective Date January 1, 2028
Public Utility Authorization Effective Date January 1, 2028
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Requested Rate, Increase (Decrease) In Capital Investments
General rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, requested rate, increase in capital investments
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Requested Rate, Increase (Decrease) In Capital Investments
Public Utilities, General Rate Case Authorizations, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount
General rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, requested rate increase, amount
Public utilities, general rate case authorizations, annualized incremental revenues, requested rate, increase in capital investments.
Public Utilities, Requested Return on Equity, Percentage
Proposed return on equity, percentage
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), amount
Public Utilities, Requested Debt Capital Structure, Percentage
Public utilities, requested debt capital structure, percentage
Public Utilities, Requested Equity Capital Structure, Percentage
Public utilities, requested equity capital structure, percentage
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount
Public utilities, requested rate increase (decrease), amended, amount
Public Utilities, Regulatory Proceeding [Axis]
Public Utilities, Regulatory Proceeding [Domain]
Two Thousand Twenty Seven Test Year [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Eight Escalation Year [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Nine Attrition Year [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Partial Settlement [Member]
Revised Proposal [Member]
Construction Work in Progress Excluded [Member]
INDIANA
Indiana
Authorization Date [Axis]
Authorization Date [Axis]
Authorization Date
Authorization Date [Domain]
Authorization Date [Domain]
Authorization Date [Domain]
April 1 2026 [Member]
April 1, 2026
April 1 2026
January 1 2026 [Member]
January 1, 2026
January 1 2026
July 1 2026 [Member]
July 1 2026 [Member]
August 15 2026 [Member]
Public Utilities, Infrastructure Surcharge Authorizations
Total infrastructure surcharge authorizations
Public Utilities, Infrastructure Surcharge Authorizations
Public Utilities, Infrastructure Surcharge, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Requested Amount
Infrastructure surcharge, annualized incremental revenues, requested amount
Public Utilities, Infrastructure Surcharge, Annualized Incremental Revenues, Requested Amount
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Regulated Business [Member]
Regulated Businesses
Regulated business.
Customer [Axis]
Customer
Customer [Domain]
Customer
Residential [Member]
Residential
Residential [Member]
Commercial [Member]
Commercial
Commercial [Member]
Fire Service [Member]
Fire service
Fire Service [Member]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial
Industrial [Member]
Public and Other [Member]
Public and other
Public and Other [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service
Water Services [Member]
Water services:
Water Services [Member]
Wastewater Services [Member]
Wastewater services:
Wastewater Services [Member]
Miscellaneous Utility Charge [Member]
Miscellaneous utility charges
Miscellaneous Utility Charge [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Other
Corporate And Reconciling Items
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer, Other
Other revenues not from contracts with customers
Alternative Revenue Programs
Alternative revenue programs
Alternative Revenue Programs
Lease Income
Lease contract revenue
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Contract assets:
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Contract asset, current
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Contract asset, noncurrent
Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Contract liabilities:
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Contract liability, current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Customer liability, noncurrent
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized During The Period
Transfers to operating revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized During The Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
U.S. Government [Member]
U.S. Government
U.S. Government [Member]
Municipalities and Commercial [Member]
Municipalities and Commercial
Municipalities and Commercial [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Unbilled Revenues
Unbilled revenues
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed unbilled revenues.
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Financial Asset
Regulatory assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset
Total identifiable assets
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability [Abstract]
Liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accured taxrs
Accrued taxes
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accured taxrs.
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Other Liability, Current
Other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Financial Liability
Regulatory liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Contributions In Aid Of Construction
Contributions in aid of construction
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed contributions in aid of construction.
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less)
Net identifiable assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less), and Goodwill
Aggregate purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less), and Goodwill
Schedule of Business Combinations, Asset Acquisition And Divestitures By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Combinations, Asset Acquisition And Divestitures By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Combinations, Asset Acquisition And Divestitures By Acquisition
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination
Essential Utilities, Inc. [Member]
Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities, Inc.
Water and Wastewater Services [Member]
Water and Wastewater Services
Water and Wastewater Services
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Asset Acquisition
New Jersey American Water [Member]
New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name
Homeowner Services Group [Member]
Homeowner Services Group
Homeowner Services Group
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Secured Seller Promissory Note [Member]
Secured Seller Promissory Note
Secured Seller Promissory Note
Schedule of Business Combinations, Asset Acquisition And Divestitures By Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Combinations, Asset Acquisition And Divestitures By Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Combinations, Asset Acquisition And Divestitures By Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger Transaction, Share Exchange Ratio
Merger transaction, share exchange ratio
Merger Transaction, Share Exchange Ratio
Payments for Merger Related Costs
Merger related costs
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred
Consideration transferred
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Assets
Assets
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Assets
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Liabilities
Liabilities
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Liabilities
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Number of Customers
Number of customers
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition, Number of Customers
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Consideration
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders equity
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Forward Sale Agreements [Member]
Forward Sale Agreements
Forward Sale Agreements
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders equity
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Sale of stock, number of shares in transaction (in shares)
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share)
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Sale of stock, consideration received on transaction
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares, outstanding
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Transition Attributable to Parent [Member]
Employee Benefit Plan Funded Status
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Amortization of Prior Service Cost
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Amortization of Actuarial Loss
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Parent [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Fixed-Income Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior notes—fixed rate
Convertible Debt [Member]
Convertible Debt
Senior Note 5.700% Due 2055 [Member]
Senior Note 5.700% Due 2055
Senior Note 5.700% Due 2055
Exchangeable Senior Note 3.625% Due 2026 [Member]
Exchangeable Senior Note 3.625% Due 2026
Exchangeable Senior Note 3.625% Due 2026
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity
Entity [Domain]
Entity
American Water Capital Corp A W C C [Member]
American Water Capital Corp. (AWCC)
American Water Capital Corp AWCC.
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract
Treasury Lock [Member]
Treasury lock agreements
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted average interest rates, as of December 31
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Derivative, number of instruments held
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt instrument, term
Gain (Loss) From Termination Of Derivative Instruments
Gain (loss) from termination of derivative instruments
Gain (Loss) From Termination Of Derivative Instruments
Ineffectiveness Recognized on Hedge Instruments
Ineffectiveness recognized on hedge instruments
Ineffectiveness Recognized on Hedge Instruments
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Settled Debt Interest Rate
Settled Debt Interest Rate
Settled debt interest rate.
Settled Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate
Settled Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate
Settled debt weighted average interest rate.
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Debt instrument, maturity date, Description
Accounts Payable, Interest-Bearing, Interest Rate
Accounts payable, interest-bearing, interest rate
Agreement [Axis]
Agreement
Agreement [Domain]
Agreement
Three Years [Member]
Three Years [Member]
Thirty Years [Member]
Thirty Years [Member]
Short-Term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper Program
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Total availability
Total availability
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Maximum commitment under the facility
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Commercial Paper Outstanding
Outstanding debt
Outstanding debt
Commercial Paper Outstanding
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with maturities greater than three months
Short-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Short-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Commercial Paper Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Total availability
Commercial Paper Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Commercial Paper and Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Total availability
Commercial Paper and Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding debt
Commercial Paper and Line of Credit Facility, Outstanding
Outstanding debt
Commercial Paper and Line of Credit Facility, Outstanding
Commercial Paper Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Remaining availability
Remaining borrowing capacity of commercial paper (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Remaining availability
Commercial Paper and Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Remaining availability
Remaining availability
Commercial Paper and Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Debt Liquidity
Total Available Liquidity
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Debt Liquidity
Income Tax, Examination [Table]
Income Tax, Examination [Table]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Income Tax Jurisdiction
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
CAMT credit carryforward
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories
Collective-Bargaining Arrangement [Axis]
Collective Bargaining Arrangement
Collective-Bargaining Arrangement [Domain]
Collective Bargaining Arrangement
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions, current fiscal year
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Components of net periodic pension benefit cost (credit):
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Amortization of actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Net periodic pension benefit cost (credit)
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments and contingencies.
Dunbar [Member]
Dunbar
Dunbar.
Monterey [Member]
Monterey
Monterey
West Virginia American Water Company [Member]
WVAWC
West Virginia-American water company.
Mountaineer Gas Company [Member]
Mountaineer Gas Company
Mountaineer Gas Company
Mountaineer Gas Company and West Virginia American Water Company [Member]
Mountaineer Gas Company and WVAWC
Mountaineer Gas Company and West Virginia American Water Company
California American Water Company [Member]
Cal Am
California American Water Company
Regulatory Agency [Axis]
Regulatory Agency
Regulatory Agency [Domain]
Regulatory Agency
Public Service Commission of West Virginia [Member]
WVPSC
Public Service Commission of West Virginia
State Water Resources Control Board [Member]
SWRCB
State Water Resources Control Board
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and contingencies.
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss contingency, probable loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss contingency, possible loss
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Litigation settlement, proposed maximum pre-tax amount
Loss Contingency, Estimate Of The Future Contribution
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party
Loss Contingency, Estimate Of The Future Contribution
Loss Contingency Accrual, Net of Tax
Loss contingency, probable loss, net of tax
Loss Contingency Accrual, Net of Tax
Number Of Customers For Whom A Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Was Issued To
Number of customers for whom a precautionary boil water advisory was issued to
Number Of Customers For Whom A Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Was Issued To
Number of Customer Serving
Number of customer serving (over)
Number of Customer Serving
Number of Customer Affected By Loss of Natural Gas Service
Number of customer affected by loss of natural gas service
Number of Customer Affected By Loss of Natural Gas Service
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Number of pending lawsuits
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number of Answers Provided For
Number of pending lawsuits with answers provided for
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number of Answers Provided For
Loss Contingency, Natural Gas Outage Inconvenience Per Household, Amount
Natural gas outage inconvenience per household, amount
Loss Contingency, Natural Gas Outage Inconvenience Per Household, Amount
Number of Customers Who Completed Claim Process
Number of customers who completed claim process
Number of Customers Who Completed Claim Process
Loss Contingency, Natural Gas Outage Inconvenience Per Household, Average Amount Paid
Natural gas outage inconvenience per household, average amount paid
Loss Contingency, Natural Gas Outage Inconvenience Per Household, Average Amount Paid
Loss Contingency, Number of Recommended Operational Improvements
Number of recommended operational improvements
Loss Contingency, Number of Recommended Operational Improvements
Public Utility, Approved Recovery Amount
Approved recovery amount
Public Utility, Approved Recovery Amount
Public Utility, Approved Cost Estimates
Approved cost estimates
Public Utility, Approved Cost Estimates
Public Utility, Aggregate Costs
Aggregate costs
Public Utility, Aggregate Costs
Public Utilities, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Allowance for funds used during construction
Public Utilities, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Loss Contingency, Cost Cap For Proposed Facilities
Cost cap for proposed facilities, final
Loss Contingency, Cost Cap For Proposed Facilities
Loss Contingency, Cost Cap For Proposed Facilities, Increase
Cost cap for extraction wells
Loss Contingency, Cost Cap For Proposed Facilities, Increase
Area of Real Estate Property
Water supply projected area
Public Utility, Daily Production, Number of Gallons Related to Desalinated Water
Daily production, number of gallons related to desalinated water
Public Utility, Daily Production, Number of Gallons Related to Desalinated Water
Public Utility, Initial Daily Production, Number of Gallons Related to Desalinated Water
Initial daily production, number of gallons related to desalinated water
Public Utility, Initial Daily Production, Number of Gallons Related to Desalinated Water
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Number of dismissed claims
Loss Contingency, Number of Agreements, Void
Number of agreements, void
Loss Contingency, Number of Agreements, Void
Loss Contingency, Number of Agreements
Number of agreements
Loss Contingency, Number of Agreements
Loss Contingency, Number of Agreements, Valid
Number of agreements, valid
Loss Contingency, Number of Agreements, Valid
Potential Condemnation, Asset Value
Potential condemnation, asset value
Potential Condemnation, Asset Value
Potential Condemnation, Parcels of Land
Potential condemnation, parcels of land
Potential Condemnation, Parcels of Land
Potential Condemnation, Number of Statutory Standards Incorrectly Applied By Agency
Potential condemnation, number of statutory standards incorrectly applied by agency
Potential Condemnation, Number of Statutory Standards Incorrectly Applied By Agency
Potential Condemnation, Offer Rejection Amount
Potential condemnation, offer rejection amount
Potential Condemnation, Offer Rejection Amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party
Settlement payments received
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded From Other Party, Escrow
Total escrow account funds held in law firm
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded From Other Party, Escrow
Maximum Amount Of Settlement Of General Liabilities Insurance Carriers
Maximum amount of settlement 0f general liabilities insurance carriers
Maximum amount of settlement 0f general liabilities insurance carriers.
Maximum Amount Of Obligation
Maximum amount of obligation
Maximum amount of obligation.
Maximum Amount Of Loss In Contingencies
Maximum amount of loss in contingencies
Maximum amount of loss in contingencies.
Regulatory Liability
Regulatory liability
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded From Other Party, Escrow, Transfers
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded From Other Party, Escrow, Transfers
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income attributable to common shareholders - Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Net income attributable to common shareholders - Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Equity Forward Agreements
Effect of dilutive forward sale agreements (in shares)
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Share-based awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share, less than (in shares)
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 3
Statement Of Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance
Statement Of Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance
Other Current Asset [Member]
Other current assets
Other current asset.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Secured seller promissory note from the sale of the Homeowner Services Group
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Long-term restricted funds
Other Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Other investments
Other Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Notes Payable
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock, Fair Value Disclosure
Preferred stock with mandatory redemption requirements
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money market and other
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed-income securities
Available-for-sale fixed-income securities
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets:
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent
Restricted funds
Rabbi Trust Investments
Rabbi trust investments
Rabbi trust investments.
Deposit Assets Fair Value
Deposits
Deposit assets fair value.
Derivative Asset
Mark-to-market derivative asset
Derivative Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag
Mark-to-market derivative asset [Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag]
Derivative Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred compensation obligations
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability)
Total assets
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost Basis
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross unrealized gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Gross unrealized losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Fair Value
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year One Through Five
1 year - 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year 5 Through 10
5 years - 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year 10
Greater than 10 years
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate
Utility Plant [Member]
Utility Plant
Utility plant.
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Real Property
Vehicles [Member]
Vehicles
Equipment [Member]
Equipment
Operating and Maintenance Agreement [Member]
Operating and Maintenance Agreement
Operating and Maintenance Agreement [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Operating lease, renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Operating lease, term of contract
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract
Lessee, finance lease, term of contract
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Carrying value of finance lease assets
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Payments, year one
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Payments, year two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Payments, year three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Payments, year four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Payments, year five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Payments, thereafter
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating leases, rent expense
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating lease payments
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating lease, weighted-average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating lease, weighted-average discount rate
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Imputed interest
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable segment
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Other segment items
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets
Cash paid for capital expenditures