Employee Benefits - Target Asset Allocations (Details)	Dec. 31, 2025
Pension Plan \| Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocations (as a percent)	25.00%
Pension Plan \| Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocations (as a percent)	55.00%
Pension Plan \| Private equity and real estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocations (as a percent)	20.00%
OPEB Plan \| Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocations (as a percent)	45.00%
OPEB Plan \| Fixed income securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocations (as a percent)	45.00%
OPEB Plan \| Real estate investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocations (as a percent)	10.00%

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