Accumulated OCL beginning balance
Accumulated OCL ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Sale Leaseback Arrangements
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Members' Equity [Abstract]
Members' Equity [Abstract]
Carlsbad Drop Down
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Drop Down [Member]
Carlsbad Drop Down [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
PML
PML [Member]
PML [Member]
Current portion of long-term debt — external
External Current Debt
External Current Debt
CVSR Holdco Notes, due 2037
CVSR Holdco due 2037 [Member]
CVSR Holdco due 2037 [Member]
Repowering Partnership Holdco LLC, due 2020
Repowering Partnership Holdco LLC, due 2020 [Member]
Repowering Partnership Holdco LLC, due 2020 [Member]
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Debt instrument, repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Proceeds from the issuance of class C units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Investment Tax Credit Loan
Investment Tax Credit Loan [Member]
Investment Tax Credit Loan
Dividends date paid
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Walnut Creek, due 2023
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member]
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member]
Conventional
Conventional Generation [Member]
Conventional Generation [Member]
Total operating revenues
Revenues
Revenues
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Maturity Date [Axis]
Maturity Date [Axis]
Maturity Date [Axis]
Steam and chilled water capacity, megawatts
Steam and Chilled Water Capacity, Megawatts Thermal Equivalent
The generation capacity of the entity's thermal power generation facilities as of the balance sheet date, expressed in megawatts thermal equivalent.
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Proceeds from the issuance of Class C Common Stock/Net proceeds from the sales of units, Clearway Energy, Inc
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Term Debt
Term Debt [Member]
Term Debt [Member]
Utah Solar Portfolio, due 2022
Utah Solar Portfolio, due 2022 [Member]
Utah Solar Portfolio, due 2022 [Member]
Proceeds from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Property, plant and equipment, net
Net property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Assets Leased to Others
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Rosamond Central
Rosamond Central [Member]
Rosamond Central
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Represents amount of total Capital expenditures including accruals pertaining to repowering of entity's projects, major maintenance and meeting environmental commitments.
Operating Revenues
Operating Revenues [Member]
Operating Revenues [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
UPMC Thermal
UPMC Thermal [Member]
UPMC Thermal [Member]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Contingent liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Nature of Business
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
VIE ownership percentage
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Energy Revenue
Energy Revenue [Member]
Energy Revenue [Member]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Contributions net of distributions, non-cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Prepaid long-term service agreement
Prepaid Long Term Service Agreement
Prepaid Long Term Service Agreement
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Capacity Revenue
Capacity Revenue [Member]
Capacity Revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest Rate Contract Non Current
Interest Rate Contract Non Current [Member]
The noncurrent portion of a derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the right to receive or pay a sum of money at a given interest rate.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Energy Center Dover LLC
Energy Center Dover LLC
Energy Center Dover [Member]
Energy Center Dover [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Period
Capital Unit, Class A
Capital Unit, Class A [Member]
SREC
SREC [Member]
SREC
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
DGPV
DGPV [Member]
DGPV
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC [Member]
PPAs
PPAs [Member]
PPAs
Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
2022
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Two Years
Cash receipts from notes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Add premiums
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Yield Protection Agreement
Yield Protection Agreement [Member]
Yield Protection Agreement
Development costs
Costs Incurred, Development Costs
Oahu Solar, Lanikuhana
Oahu Solar, Lanikuhana [Member]
Oahu Solar, Lanikuhana [Member]
Distributions paid to Clearway Energy, Inc., cash
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions Paid Non-Cash, Net Of Contributions
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions Paid Non-Cash, Net Of Contributions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Operating Income
Operating Income
Operating Income (Loss)
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Maturity Date [Domain]
Maturity Date [Domain]
[Domain] for Maturity Date [Axis]
Alpine
Alpine [Member]
Alpine [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Project Level Subsidiaries
Project Level Subsidiaries [Member]
Project Level Subsidiaries [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability Net Of Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset
Derivative Asset Fair Value Gross Liability Net Of Derivative Liability Fair Value Gross Asset
Amortization of intangibles and out-of-market contracts
Amortization of Intangibles and Out of Market Contracts
The aggregate (income) expense recorded in earnings to allocate the cost of out-of-market contracts and intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash (income) expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method.
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Buckthorn Holdings, LLC
Buckthorn Holdings, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Holdings, LLC [Member]
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Intangible assets, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
NIMH Solar, due 2024
NIMH Solar, 2024 [Member]
NIMH Solar, 2024
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Wind TE Holdco LLC
Wind TE Holdco LLC [Member]
Wind TE Holdco LLC
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Maturity - December 31, 2041
Maturity - December 31, 2041 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2041 [Member]
Utah Solar Portfolio
Utah Portfolio [Member]
Utah Portfolio [Member]
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
2024 Senior Notes
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024 [Member]
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024 [Member]
Total other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Maturity - December 31, 2024
Maturity - December 31, 2024 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2024
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Total other assets
Other current and non-current assets
Other Assets
4.75% Senior Notes due in 2028
4.75% Senior Notes due in 2028 [Member]
4.75% Senior Notes due in 2028
Langford Tax Equity Partnership LLC
Langford Tax Equity Partnership LLC [Member]
Langford Tax Equity Partnership LLC
Prepayments and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Derivatives Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Renewal period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Total current assets
Current assets
Assets, Current
Kansas South
Kansas South [Member]
Kansas South [Member]
Ownership percentage sold
Ownership Interest Sold
Ownership Interest Sold
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Contra revenue intangibles amortization
Contra Revenue Intangibles Amortization
Intangibles Amortization recorded to contra-revenue account
Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Net Income Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
CS4 Borrower
CS4 Borrower [Member]
CS4 Borrower
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Economic ownership interest
Voting interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Additions
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Mesquite Star
Mesquite Star [Member]
Mesquite Star
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Long-term debt — affiliate
Due to related party
Due to Affiliate
Renew CS4 Borrower LLC
Renew CS4 Borrower LLC [Member]
Renew CS4 Borrower LLC
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Other Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity in earnings (losses) of consolidated affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Consolidated Subsidiaries
This item represents the proportionate share of the parent in the earnings of the consolidated subsidiaries.
Buckthorn Solar Drop Down Asset
Buckthorn Solar Drop Down Asset [Member]
Buckthorn Solar Drop Down Asset [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Number of renewal options
Sale-type Lease, Number Of Renewal Options
Sale-type Lease, Number Of Renewal Options
Long-term lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Alta Wind Realty Investments LLC, due 2031
Alta Realty Investments, LLC due 2031 [Member]
Alta Realty Investments, LLC due 2031
Pre-determined Date Through Flip Point if Flip Has Not Occured
Pre-determined Date Through Flip Point If Flip Has Not Occured [Member]
Pre-determined Date Through Flip Point If Flip Hasn't Occured [Member]
Members' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Payments of distributions
Payments of Ordinary Dividends
Customer's percentage of total revenue
Customer's Percentage of Total Revenue
Customer's Percentage of Total Revenue
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Derivative Liability
Net Amount
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Construction Loans
Construction Loans [Member]
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Bridge Loan
Bridge Loan [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less current maturities
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Cash paid for operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Cash distribution reallocation percentage
Cash Distribution Reallocation Percentage
Cash Distribution Reallocation Percentage
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC, due 2040
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC, 2040 [Member]
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC, 2040
Asset Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
Debt Service Obligations
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
2021
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
South Trent
South Trent Holding LLC [Member]
South Trent Holding LLC [Member]
Energy Related Derivative
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Emission Allowances
Emission Allowances [Member]
Emission Allowances [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Changes in derivative instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Remaining lease term
Remaining Lease Term
Remaining Lease Term
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Duquesne University District Energy System
Duquesne University District Energy System [Member]
Duquesne University District Energy System [Member]
Construction Loan
Construction Loan [Member]
Construction Loan [Member]
Operations and Maintenance services
Operations and Maintenance services [Member]
Operations and Maintenance services [Member]
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Non-resource debt
Non-Recourse Debt
Maturity - July 29, 2044
Maturity - July 29, 2044 [Member]
Maturity - July 29, 2044
2022
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Two Years
Sale of assets percentage ownership interest sold
Sale Of Assets Percentage Ownership Interest Sold
Sale Of Assets Percentage Ownership Interest Sold
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Utah Solar Holdings, LLC
Utah Solar Holdings, LLC [Member]
Utah Solar Holdings, LLC
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Power purchase agreement period
Power Purchase Agreement Period
Represents the period of power purchase agreement
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Long-term debt — affiliate
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
SCE
Southern California Edison [Member]
Southern California Edison [Member]
Raymond Central
Raymond Central [Member]
Raymond Central
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
2021
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Next Twelve Months
WCEP Holdings, LLC, due 2023
WCEP Holdings, LLC due 2023 [Member]
WCEP Holdings, LLC due 2023
Langford Wind Project
Langford Wind Project [Member]
Langford Wind Project
Accounts payable, related parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
El Segundo
El Segundo [Member]
El Segundo [Member]
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Tapestry Wind
Tapestry Wind [Member]
Tapestry Wind [Member]
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Reclassified from accumulated OCL to income due to realization of previously deferred amounts
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Wind TE Holdco
Wind TE Holdco [Member]
Wind TE Holdco [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total sales-type lease payments
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Taxable income allocation, post flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Post-Flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Post-Flip
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Current
RENOM
RENOM [Member]
RENOM [Member]
Oahu Solar, Waipio
Oahu Solar, Waipio [Member]
Oahu Solar, Waipio [Member]
Guarantees
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Through Third Party Anniversary of Closing
Through Third Party Anniversary of Closing [Member]
Through Third Party Anniversary of Closing
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Renew Solar CS 4 Borrower LLC
Renew Solar CS 4 Borrower LLC [Member]
Renew Solar CS 4 Borrower LLC
November 2015 Drop Down Assets
November 2015 Drop Down Assets [Member]
November 2015 Drop Down Assets [Member]
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek [Member]
Walnut Creek [Member]
Lease Agreements
Lease Agreements [Member]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument Period [Domain]
debt Instrument, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Period
Energy Center Minneapolis Series D, E, F, G, H Notes, due 2025-2037
Energy Center Minneapolis Series D, E, F, G, H Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series D, E, F, G, H Notes [Member]
RPV Holdco 1 LLC
RPV Holdco 1 LLC [Member]
RPV Holdco 1 LLC
Impairment loss on investment
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on investment
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Repowering Partnership LLC
Repowering Partnership LLC [Member]
Repowering Partnership LLC [Member]
Power purchase agreement period
Power Purchase Remaining Agreement Period
Power Purchase Remaining Agreement Period
Intangible assets, net
Net carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Clearway Renew LLC
Clearway Renew LLC [Member]
Clearway Renew LLC [Member]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Power
Power [Member]
Details pertaining to the power, which is considered as a derivative commodity.
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Expenses from transactions with related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Increase in leverage ratio
Line Of Credit, Covenant, Increase In Leverage Ratio
Line Of Credit, Covenant, Increase In Leverage Ratio
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Natural Gas
Natural Gas [Member]
Supplemental Disclosures
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
WCEP Holdings
WCEP Holdings [Member]
WCEP Holdings [Member]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025 [Member]
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025 [Member]
Subtotal project-level debt
Project Level Debt [Member]
Project Level Debt [Member]
Contributed capital
Members' Capital
Total liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Kawailoa Solar Portfolio LLC, due 2026
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Company Organization Chart
Company Organization Chart [Table Text Block]
Company Organization Chart [Table Text Block]
Rosie TargetCo LLC Construction Loan
Rosie TargetCo LLC Construction Loan [Member]
Rosie TargetCo LLC Construction Loan
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC [Member]
Other
Investments, Other [Member]
Investments, Other [Member]
Derivative notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Capital contribution, percent
Business Combination, Capital Contribution, Percent
Business Combination, Capital Contribution, Percent
Operating lease cost - Variable
Variable Lease, Cost
Less accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Spring Canyon
Spring Canyon [Member]
Spring Canyon [Member]
Power procurement arrangements
Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power under Long-term Contracts
2025
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Long-term debt — external
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Losses expected to be realized from OCL during the next 12 months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Viento Funding II
Viento Funding II [Member]
Viento Funding II [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Working capital
Business Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Working Capital
Business Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Working Capital
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Lease period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Percent equity interest previously owned
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Tapestry, due 2021
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2021 [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2021 [Member]
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Taxable income allocation pre-flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Pre-Flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Pre-Flip
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Purchases
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Carlsbad
Carlsbad [Member]
Carlsbad
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
CBAD Holdings, LLC
CBAD Holdings, LLC [Member]
CBAD Holdings, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Contract Balances
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Other financial instruments
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method and Variable Interest Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Langford Class B Holdco LLC
Langford Class B Holdco LLC [Member]
Langford Class B Holdco LLC
Net Amount
Derivative Asset
Long-term debt, including current portion — external
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Chilled water capacity, tons
Chilled Water Capacity
Chilled Water Capacity
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Derivative nonmonetary volume
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure
Number of tax equity funds
Number of Tax Equity Funds
Number of Tax Equity Funds
Derivative instruments
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Elbow TE Holdco
Elbow TE Holdco [Member]
Elbow TE Holdco [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — external
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Langford Holding LLC
Langford Holding LLC [Member]
Langford Holding LLC
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
Loans Payable
Loans Payable [Member]
Conventional Generation, Utility-Scale Solar, Distributed Solar, and Wind
Conventional Generation, Utility-Scale Solar, Distributed Solar, and Wind [Member]
Conventional Generation, Utility-Scale Solar, Distributed Solar, and Wind [Member]
2028 Senior Notes
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
2023
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Related party transaction term
Related Party Transaction Term
Related Party Transaction Term
CEG
CEG [Member]
CEG [Member]
Accounts payable — trade
Accounts Payable, Current
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Tax Equity Investors
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Wildorado TE Holdco
Wildorado TE Holdco [Member]
Wildorado TE Holdco
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Axis]
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Axis]
The types of power generation facilities included in the entity's total global generation portfolio.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Notes Payable, Other Payables
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Lighthouse Partnership Yield Protection Agreement
Adjustment To Additional Paid-In Capital, Consolidated Entity Investment Guarantee
Adjustment To Additional Paid-In Capital, Consolidated Entity Investment Guarantee
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Maturity - February 25, 2025
Maturity - February 25, 2025 [Member]
Maturity - February 25, 2025 [Member]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative asset, measurement input
Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Maturity
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Offsetting of Derivatives
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Revenue from related parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Clearway Energy LLC and Clearway Energy Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility
Clearway Energy LLC and Clearway Energy Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC and Clearway Energy Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility
GenConn
GCE Holding LLC [Member]
Represents the GCE Holding LLC GCE Holding LLC which wholly-owns GenConn Energy LLC.
Property, Plant, and Equipment Net
Lessor, Operating Leases, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Lessor, Operating Leases, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Other Financial Instrument
Other Financial Instrument [Member]
Other Financial Instrument
Noncontrolling interest
Members' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC Financing Arrangement
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC Financing Arrangement [Member]
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC Financing Arrangement
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
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]
NRG
NRG [Member]
NRG [Member]
Leases
Lessor, Sales-type Leases [Text Block]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Payment for Drop Down Assets
Decrease from redemptions or purchase of interests in noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Wind
Wind Farms [Member]
Wind farm generation capacity.
Distributions paid
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Amount
Net proceeds
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Administrative Services Agreements
Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
Alpine, due 2022
Alpine Financing Agreement, due 2022 [Member]
Alpine Financing Agreement, due 2022 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Undistributed earnings from equity method investees
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees
Right-of-use assets, net
ROU Assets - operating leases, net (a)
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Langford TE Partnership LLC
Langford TE Partnership LLC [Member]
Langford TE Partnership LLC
Third Party Investor
Third Party Investor [Member]
Third Party Investor [Member]
Revisions in estimates for current obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to acquire equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Transaction and integration costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Roadrunner
Roadrunner [Member]
Roadrunner [Member]
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
2026 Senior Notes
5.00% Senior Notes due in 2026 [Member]
5.00% Senior Notes due in 2026 [Member]
Pinnacle
Pinnacle [Member]
Pinnacle [Member]
San Juan Mesa
San Juan Mesa Wind Project, LLC [Member]
San Juan Mesa Wind Project, LLC [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Common Class D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Laredo Ridge
Laredo Ridge [Member]
Laredo Ridge [Member]
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Contracts with investment grade counterparties, weighted average contract life
Business Combination, Contracts With Investment Grade Counterparties, Weighted Average Contract Life
Business Combination, Contracts With Investment Grade Counterparties, Weighted Average Contract Life
Scenario, Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Partnership interest acquisition
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
NIMH Solar LLC
NIMH Solar LLC [Member]
NIMH Solar LLC
Equity investments in affiliates
Equity investment in affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
CWSP Wildorado Elbow Holding LLC
CWSP Wildorado Elbow Holding LLC [Member]
CWSP Wildorado Elbow Holding LLC [Member]
CVSR, due 2037
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027 [Member]
Maturity - September 30, 2027
Maturity - September 30, 2027 [Member]
Maturity - September 30, 2027
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Net debt issuance costs
Less net debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Transfer of funds under intercompany cash management arrangement
Proceeds from Payments to Intercompany Loans
The cash inflow or outflow associated with intercompany loans for related parties.
Period [Domain]
Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Period [Axis]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC Debt
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Utah Solar Holdings, due 2036
Utah Solar Holdings, due 2036 [Member]
Utah Solar Holdings, due 2036
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Agua Caliente Solar
Agua Caliente Borrower 2 [Member]
Agua Caliente Borrower 2 [Member]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Dividends payable, date declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Interest
Interest [Member]
Details pertaining to interest rate swaps which are considered a derivative commodity.
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Nature of Business [Line Items]
Nature of Business [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Nature of Business [Table]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Number of renewal options
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Options
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Options
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity
Total current liabilities
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Spring Canyon II
Spring Canyon II [Member]
Spring Canyon II [Member]
Gain on sale of investment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027
Carlsbad Energy Holdings, 2027 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings, 2027
Payments for the revolving credit facility
Repayments of lines of credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC Debt
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Recent Accounting Developments
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Laredo Ridge, due 2028
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2026 [Member]
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2026 [Member]
Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Thereafter
Repayments of senior debt
Repayments of Senior Debt
Acquisition
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Property, plant and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Represents other debt instruments not separately accounted disclosed.
2024
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Four Years
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to the financial institutions.
Percentage of cash available for distributions
Percentage of Cash Available for Distributions
Percentage of Cash Available for Distributions
Number of solar projects
Number of Solar Projects
Number of Solar Projects
Carlsbad Holdco, due 2038
Carlsbad Holdco, due 2038 [Member]
Carlsbad Holdco, due 2038
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Total Assets
Total assets
Assets
Marsh Landing, due 2023
Marsh Landing Term Loan Facility [Member]
Marsh Landing Term Loan Facility [Member]
Management Service, Base
Management Service, Base [Member]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Total lease liability
Lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Rosie TE Holdco LLC
Rosie TE Holdco LLC [Member]
Rosie TE Holdco LLC
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Contributions to tax equity non-controlling interests, net of distributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Net Of Contributions
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Net Of Contributions
Non-cash contributions from CEG, NRG, net of distributions
Payment of capital distributions and returns of capital, net of capital distributions, non-cash
Payment of capital distributions and returns of capital, net of capital distributions, non-cash
Maturity - October 31, 2038
Maturity - October 31, 2038 [Member]
Maturity - October 31, 2038 [Member]
Total Members' Equity
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Borrego, due 2024 and 2038
Borrego, due 2034 and 2035 [Member]
Borrego, due 2034 and 2035
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/Liabilities
Fair Value of Gross Derivative Assets/(Liabilities), Net
Fair value of gross derivative assets less fair value of gross derivative liabilities.
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2025 Senior Notes
5.75% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
5.75% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable
Accounts payable — affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Current
Steam energy, pph
Steam Energy
Steam Energy
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commodity Contract Current
Commodity Contract Current [Member]
Commodity Contract Current
November 2017 Drop Down Assets
November 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
November 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
Forecast Annual Generation Levels Of Certain DG Solar Facilities
Forecast Annual Generation Levels Of Certain DG Solar Facilities [Member]
Forecast Annual Generation Levels Of Certain DG Solar Facilities
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
2025
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Tapestry, due 2031
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031 [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031 [Member]
Buyout of Wind TE Holdco non-controlling interest
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Elkhorn Ridge
Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC [Member]
Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC [Member]
Clearway Energy Operating LLC
Clearway Energy Operating LLC [Member]
Clearway Energy Operating LLC [Member]
Less: Contract amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
2025
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Five Years
Net assets less noncontrolling interests
Net Assets
Measurement Input, Commodity Forward Price
Measurement Input, Commodity Forward Price [Member]
2023
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Three Years
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
2022
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Change in unrealized losses included in earnings for derivatives held as of December 31,
Change in unrealized losses included in earnings for derivatives held as of December 31,
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
South Trent Wind Due 2028
South Trent Wind Due 2028 [Member]
South Trent Wind Due 2028 [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Common stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Facilities and equipment
Support Equipment and Facilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Agua Caliente
Agua Caliente [Member]
Agua Caliente [Member]
Puma Class B LLC
Puma Class B LLC [Member]
Puma Class B LLC
Marsh Landing
Marsh Landing [Member]
Marsh Landing [Member]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Balance as of December 31, 2020
Asset Retirement Obligation
Purchase obligation, thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Members' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems [Member]
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems
Commodity
Commodity [Member]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Long-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Line of credit fair value amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Alta Wind I-V lease financing arrangements, due 2034 and 2035
Alta Wind I-V, lease financing arrangement, due 2034 and 2035 [Member]
Alta Wind I-V, lease financing arrangement, due 2034 and 2035 [Member]
% of Principal
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accounts receivable — trade
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Thermal
Thermal [Member]
Represents Thermal segment of the entity.
Power generation capacity, megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Assets:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Other financial assets, measurement input
Other Assets, Measurement Input
Other Assets, Measurement Input
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023 [Member]
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Renew DG Holdings LLC
Renew DG Holdings LLC [Member]
Renew DG Holdings LLC
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC [Member]
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC
Minimum Future Rent Payments Under the Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Maturity - December 21, 2029
Maturity - December 21, 2029 [Member]
Maturity - December 21, 2029
Interest Rate Contract Current
Interest Rate Contract Current [Member]
The current portion of a derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the right to receive or pay a sum of money at a given interest rate.
2023
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Three Years
2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Amortization of financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Revenue Recognition
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Net (Loss) Income
Net (loss) income
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
GIP
GIP [Member]
GIP [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Operating lease cost - Fixed
Operating Lease, Cost
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Tax Equity Arrangements
Tax Equity Arrangements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Tax Equity Arrangements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Maturity - December 21, 2028
Maturity - December 21, 2028 [Member]
Maturity - December 21, 2028
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Rosie Class B LLC
Rosie Class B LLC [Member]
Rosie Class B LLC
Other Acquisitions
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Other Acquisitions
Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements
Changes in Prepaid and Accrued Capacity Payments
Changes in Prepaid and Accrued Capacity Payments
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy of Long-term Debt
Fair Value Option, Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Operating Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Derivative, loss on derivative
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
South Trent
South Trent [Member]
South Trent [Member]
Cost of operations
Cost of Revenue
NIMH Solar LLC Financing Arrangement
NIMH Solar LLC Financing Arrangement [Member]
NIMH Solar LLC Financing Arrangement
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Cash
Other income, net
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Borrego
Borrego [Member]
Borrego [Member]
Chestnut Borrower, LLC
Chestnut Borrower, LLC [Member]
Chestnut Borrower, LLC
Other Income (Expense)
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Income allocation percentage
Income Allocation Percentage
Income Allocation Percentage
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
2021
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Next Twelve Months
Reductions to fixed assets for accrued capital expenditures
Additions (reductions) to fixed assets for accrued capital expenditures
Additions (reductions) to fixed assets for accrued capital expenditures
Sale-type lease, renewal term
Sale-type Lease, Renewal Term
Sale-type Lease, Renewal Term
(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts receivable — affiliates
Due from Affiliate, Current
Investments in consolidated affiliates
Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Consolidation of DGPV Holdco 3 LLC
Proceeds From Consolidation
Proceeds From Consolidation
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Power Generation Facilities, Type [Domain]
Power Generation Facilities, Type [Domain]
Listing of power generation facilities included in the entity's total global generation portfolio.
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Wind Global LLC
Wind Global LLC [Member]
Wind Global LLC [Member]
Common Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Current portion of long-term debt — affiliate
Affiliate Current Debt
Affiliate Current Debt
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Unaudited Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Buckthorn Solar
Buckthorn Solar [Member]
Buckthorn Solar [Member]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Accretion — expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Distributions paid to Clearway Energy, Inc., non-cash
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Capital Contributions, Non-Cash
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Capital Contributions, Non-Cash
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Voting interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Voting Interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Voting Interest
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
Renewables
Renewables [Member]
Renewables [Member]
Accounts Receivable - Trade and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Common Class A
Common Class A [Member]
DGPV Funds
DGPV Funds [Member]
DGPV Funds
Additional equity method investment interests acquired
Equity Method Investment, Additional Ownership Acquired
Equity Method Investment, Additional Ownership Acquired
Gain on sale of unconsolidated affiliate
Gain on sale of unconsolidated affiliate
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Maturity - December 31, 2030
Maturity - December 31, 2030 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2030 [Member]
Desert Sunlight
Desert Sunlight [Member]
Desert Sunlight [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Other Revenues
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Distributions paid (in dollars per share)
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Paid, Per Unit
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired
Payment to Acquire Business under Common Control
Payment to Acquire Business under Common Control
2024
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Four Years
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
HSD Solar Holdings, LLC
HSD Solar Holdings, LLC [Member]
HSD Solar Holdings, LLC [Member]
Number of years after date of arrangement that reallocation of cash contributions begins
Cash Distribution Reallocation Percentage, Period Post Date Of Arrangement
Cash Distribution Reallocation Percentage, Period Post Date Of Arrangement
Common Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Other current and non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Spring Canyon III
Spring Canyon III [Member]
Spring Canyon III [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, non-cash
Decrease from distributions to noncontrolling interest holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Leases
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Other current and non-current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Other
Buckthorn Solar Portfolio, LLC
Buckthorn Solar Portfolio, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Solar Portfolio, LLC [Member]
Percent of derivative liabilities using level 3 fair value inputs
Percent of Derivative Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Percent of Derivative Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Langford
Langford [Member]
Langford
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Mesquite Star Tax Equity Holdco LLC
Mesquite Star Tax Equity Holdco LLC [Member]
Mesquite Star Tax Equity Holdco LLC
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Estimated liability under arrangement
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Avra Valley
Avra Valley [Member]
Avra Valley [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Intercompany Note with Clearway Energy, Inc.
Intercompany Note With Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Intercompany Note With Clearway Energy, Inc.
Kawailoa Solar Project
Kawailoa Solar Project [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Project [Member]
Less: Lease revenue
Lease revenue
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Rosie TargetCo LLC
Rosie TargetCo LLC [Member]
Rosie TargetCo LLC
After Third Party Anniversary of Closing
After Third Party Anniversary of Closing [Member]
After Third Party Anniversary of Closing
Energy and Capacity Revenue
Lessor Revenue [Table Text Block]
Lessor Revenue [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2038
Carlsbad Holdco Notes, 2038 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings, 2038 [Member]
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
2024
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Payments for long-term debt — affiliate
Repayments of related party debt
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Loss on disposal of asset components
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Total
Purchase Obligation
Weighted average discount rate (as a percent)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Capital Unit, Class B
Capital Unit, Class B [Member]
PG&E
PG&E [Member]
PG&E [Member]
Chestnut Borrower Credit Agreement
Chestnut Borrower Credit Agreement [Member]
Chestnut Borrower Credit Agreement
Other cash and cash equivalents
Other Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Historical value of acquired interests, adjustment to noncontrolling interest
Net assets less noncontrolling interests
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term debt - affiliate, due 2020
Intercompany Credit Agreement due 2020 [Member]
Intercompany Credit Agreement due 2020 [Member]
Equity method, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Total losses for the period included in earnings
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Nature of Business
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
4.12% Senior Notes due 2038
4.12% Senior Notes due 2038 [Member]
4.12% Senior Notes due 2038
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Period [Axis]
Period [Axis]
Period [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Lease receivable
Sales-type Lease, Lease Receivable
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Short-term lease liability - operating leases
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
CVSR, due 2037
CVSR Financing Agreement [Member]
CVSR Financing Agreement [Member]
Proceeds from the revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Changes in other working capital
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Commodity Contract Long-Term
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Rattlesnake Flat, LLC
Rattlesnake Flat, LLC [Member]
Rattlesnake Flat, LLC
Shareholders
Shareholders [Member]
Shareholders [Member]
Distributions paid to NRG, net of contributions
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions And Return Of Capital, Net Of Cash Contributions
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions And Return Of Capital, Net Of Cash Contributions
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Mark-to-market for economic hedges
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Total lease payments
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Of Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Of Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Post-Flip Point
Post-Flip Point [Member]
Post-Flip Point [Member]
Zephyr Oahu Partnership LLC
Zephyr Oahu Partnership LLC [Member]
Zephyr Oahu Partnership LLC [Member]
AWAM
AWAM [Member]
AWAM [Member]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — external
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Maturity - October 31, 2040
Maturity - October 31, 2040 [Member]
Maturity - October 31, 2040 [Member]
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco LLC
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco LLC [Member]
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco LLC
Buyout of Repowering Partnership II LLC noncontrolling interest
Payments of Capital Distribution
Alta X and XI TE Holdco
Alta X and XI TE Holdco [Member]
Alta X and XI TE Holdco [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — affiliate
Proceeds from Related Party Debt
Maturity - May 15, 2031
Maturity - May 15, 2031 [Member]
Maturity - May 15, 2031 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 1 and 2
DGPV Holdco 1 and 2 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 1 and 2
Percent of financial instrument liabilities using Level 3 fair value inputs
Percent of Other Financial Instrument Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Percent of Other Financial Instrument Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Contributed Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Kawailoa Partnership
Kawailoa Partnership [Member]
Kawailoa Partnership [Member]
Cash Distribution
Cash Distribution [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Customer Contracts
Customer Contracts [Member]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Interest rate stated rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Maturity - June 30, 2023
Maturity - June 30, 2023 [Member]
Maturity - June 30, 2023 [Member]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Alta Wind Asset Management LLC, due 2031
Alta Wind Asset Management LLC, due 2031 [Member]
Alta Wind Asset Management LLC, due 2031
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Schedule of Dividends Paid
Schedule of Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of all or some of the information related to dividends paid
Payments to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Alta TE Holdco
Alta TE Holdco [Member]
Alta TE Holdco
Reimbursed costs
Total Emissions Credit Purchases
Total Emissions Credit Purchases
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Central CA Fuel Cell 1
Central CA Fuel Cell 1 [Member]
Central CA Fuel Cell 1 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table Text Block]
Long-Term Debt, Current
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Contingent rental income
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Contingent Revenue
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Business combination consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
DGPV Holdco 3
DGPV Holdco 3 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 3 [Member]
Operating Funds
Operating Funds [Member]
Operating Funds [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repowering Partnership II LLC
Repowering Partnership II LLC [Member]
Repowering Partnership II LLC [Member]
DGPV 4 Borrower LLC
DGPV 4 Borrower LLC [Member]
DGPV 4 Borrower LLC
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Total operating costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Clearway Energy LLC
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Impairment losses
Asset Impairment Charges
Pre-Flip Point
Pre-Flip Point [Member]
Pre-Flip Point [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Duquesne, due 2059
Duquesne Due 2059 [Member]
Duquesne Due 2059 [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
ITC Bridge Loan
ITC Bridge Loan [Member]
ITC Bridge Loan [Member]
Avenal
Avenal [Member]
Avenal [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2025
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Five Years
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Payments of distributions
Cash distributions
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities
Reclassification
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Rosie Class B LLC, due 2027
Rosie Class B LLC 2027 [Member]
Rosie Class B LLC 2027
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Maturity - May 31, 2023
Maturity - May 31, 2023 [Member]
Maturity - May 31, 2023 [Member]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Purpose [Domain]
Purpose [Domain]
[Domain] for Purpose [Axis]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Payments for long-term debt — external
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Ownership interest
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest
Asset Impairments
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity attributable to parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Number of projects
Number Of Projects
Number Of Projects
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Maximum annual fixed payments allowed under agreement
Sales-type Lease, Maximum Annual Fixed Payments Allowed Under Agreement
Sales-type Lease, Maximum Annual Fixed Payments Allowed Under Agreement
Impact of credit reserve to fair value
Fair Value Assets, Measured on Recurring Basis, Valuation Techniques, Impact of Credit Reserve to Fair Value
This element represents the increase (decrease) to fair value from applying a credit reserve to reflect credit risk on the valuation techniques used to measure fair value of Level 2 and 3 derivative contracts which is calculated based on credit default swaps.
Capital contributions from tax equity investors/Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Second Year through Flip Point
Second Year through Flip Point [Member]
Second Year through Flip Point [Member]
Net contributions from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
DGPV Holdco Entities
DGPV Holdco Entities [Member]
DGPV Holdco Entities
Maturity - November 30, 2030
Maturity - November 30, 2030 [Member]
Maturity - November 30, 2030 [Member]
Leasehold Rights
Leasehold Rights [Member]
Leasehold Rights [Member]
Intangible assets, beginning balance
Intangible assets ending balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Fees on the unused commitment (percent)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage
Other non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Maturity - June 30, 2028
Maturity - June 30, 2028 [Member]
Maturity - June 30, 2028 [Member]
Percentage ownership
Percentage of Ownership
Percentage of Ownership
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Land and improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC [Member]
Wildorado Wind and Elbow Creek
Wildorado Wind and Elbow Creek [Member]
Wildorado Wind and Elbow Creek
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Oahu Solar Partnership
Oahu Solar Partnership [Member]
Oahu Solar Partnership [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Blythe
Blythe [Member]
Blythe [Member]
Thereafter
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Thereafter
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset