Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Energy-related commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Fair value of short term debt
Short-Term Debt, Fair Value
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Contributed Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Cash
Asset Acquisition, Cash
Asset Acquisition, Cash
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Current portion of long-term debt — external
External Current Debt
External Current Debt
Call Option
Call Option [Member]
Schedule of Estimated Carrying Values and Fair Values
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Number Of Reportable Segments Not Disclosed Flag
Number Of Reportable Segments Not Disclosed Flag
Number Of Reportable Segments Not Disclosed Flag
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Distributions to CEG, net of contributions
Proceeds From (Distributions To) Contributions from Affiliates
Proceeds From (Distributions To) Contributions from Affiliates
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Other non-current liabilities
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities, Other Noncurrent
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities, Other Noncurrent
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Including Rounding Adjustments
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Including Rounding Adjustments
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Affiliates
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired
Payment to Acquire Business under Common Control
Payment to Acquire Business under Common Control
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
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.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Restricted cash
Asset Acquisition, Restricted Cash
Asset Acquisition, Restricted Cash
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Nature of Business [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Fair value of gross derivative assets/(liabilities), net
Fair Value of Gross Derivative Assets/(Liabilities), Net
Fair value of gross derivative assets less fair value of gross derivative liabilities.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Energy revenue
Energy Revenue [Member]
Energy Revenue [Member]
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
High
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Method Investment [Table]
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Energy-related commodity contracts current
Commodity Contract Current [Member]
The current portion of a derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to commodity prices.
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capacity revenue
Capacity Revenue [Member]
Capacity Revenue [Member]
Interest rate contracts long-term
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.
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Forward Market Price
Measurement Input, Commodity Forward Price [Member]
Drop Down
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Stock issued during period, issued for services (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services
Changes in derivative instruments and amortization of accumulated OCI/OCL
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Activity, Accrual [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Activity, Accrual [Axis]
Borrowings
Asset acquisition, issuance cost
Asset Acquisition, Issuance Cost
Asset Acquisition, Issuance Cost
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Less current maturities
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Name
Measure Name
Honeycomb TE Holdco LLC
Honeycomb TE Holdco LLC [Member]
Honeycomb TE Holdco LLC
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Revision of Previously Issued Unaudited Financial Information
Error Correction [Text Block]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value Option, Disclosures
Fair Value Option, Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Adjustments
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member]
Non-recourse debt held by unconsolidated affiliates
Long-Term Debt
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Total Assets
Total assets
Total Assets
Assets
Number of wholly owned subsidiaries
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Members' Equity [Abstract]
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
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.
Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan
Dividend Reinvestment And Direct Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Dividend Reinvestment And Direct Stock Purchase Plan
Derivative liabilities using level 3 fair value inputs (as a percentage)
Percent of Derivative Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Percent of Derivative Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Dividend declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Payments for the revolving credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Less net debt issuance costs
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Payments for asset acquisition, additional purchase price
Payments For Asset Acquisition, Additional Purchase Price
Payments For Asset Acquisition, Additional Purchase Price
Equity investments in affiliates
Investment Balance
Equity Method Investments
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Related Party
Related Party [Member]
Common Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Input/Range
Derivative Asset (Liability) Net, Measurement Input
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
PEO
PEO [Member]
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems [Member]
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Fixed rate
Fixed Rate [Member]
Fixed Rate
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Prepayments and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Effective interest rate (as a percentage)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
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 consolidated statements of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Assets
Net Amount
Derivative Asset
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling interest
Members' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percentage)
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percentage)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Power generation capacity, megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Common Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Total other assets
Other Assets
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI/OCL
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCL
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Net Loss
Net Loss
Net Loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Tax Equity Bridge Loan
Tax Equity Bridge Loan [Member]
Tax Equity Bridge Loan
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Periodic Reduction
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Interest rate contracts 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.
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Acquisitions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Cash Distribution
Cash Distribution [Member]
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Schedule of Contract Balances
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
GIP
GIP [Member]
GIP [Member]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Debt instrument, term (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Due to related party
Other Liabilities
Natural Gas
Natural Gas [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Variable rate
Variable Rate [Member]
Variable Rate
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
GenConn
Gen Conn Energy LLC [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to GenConn Energy LLC.
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative liabilities, gross
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Accumulated OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other current liabilities
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities, Other Current
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities, Other Current
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Schedule of Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Distributions for future delivery of equipment
Distributions For Future Delivery Of Equipment
Distributions For Future Delivery Of Equipment
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Related Party [Domain]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Derivative instruments
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
(Distributions to) Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Right-of-use assets, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Repayment of outstanding loan
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Transaction and integration costs
Transaction and integration costs
Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense
Contributions received for future delivery of equipment
Contributions Received For Future Delivery Of Equipment
Contributions Received For Future Delivery Of Equipment
Total assets acquired
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired
Long-term lease liabilities
Asset Acquisition, Lease Liabilities, Noncurrent
Asset Acquisition, Lease Liabilities, Noncurrent
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Contributions from Clearway, Inc.
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent
Right-of-use assets
Asset Acquisition, Right-Of-Use Assets, Net
Asset Acquisition, Right-Of-Use Assets, Net
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Debt Service Obligations
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
(Distributions to) Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Transfer of assets under common control
Transfers of Assets under Common Control
Transfers of Assets under Common Control
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Current
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Total operating revenues
Revenues
Operating revenues
Revenues
Error Correction [Table]
Error Correction [Table]
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Derivative assets using level 3 fair value inputs (as a percentage)
Percent of Derivative Assets Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Percent of Derivative Assets Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Option Model
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Other financial instruments
Other Financial Instruments
Solar Renewable Energy Credits And Other Financial Instruments [Member]
Solar Renewable Energy Credits And Other Financial Instruments
Current portion of long-term debt — affiliate
Affiliate Current Debt
Affiliate Current Debt
Rosamond South I Drop Down
Rosamond South I Drop Down [Member]
Rosamond South I Drop Down
Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Construction Loan
Construction Loan [Member]
Construction Loan
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Notional amount, energy measure
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Long
Long [Member]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Long-term debt — external
Total long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Trade
Nonrelated Party [Member]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Pine Forest
Pine Forest Drop Down [Member]
Pine Forest Drop Down
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Voting interest (as a percentage)
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
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Members’ Equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Current
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Long-term debt
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt
Weighted average remaining contract duration (in years)
Power Purchase Agreement Period
Represents the period of power purchase agreement
Number of states
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Balance at December 31, 2025
Balance at March 31, 2026
Temporary Equity, Including Noncontrolling Interest
Rosie South TargetCo LLC
Rosie South TargetCo LLC [Member]
Rosie South TargetCo LLC
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Interest rate (as a percentage)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Long-term lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Derecognized derivative liabilities with fair value
Derecognition Of Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value
Derecognition Of Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Desert Sunlight
Desert Sunlight [Member]
Desert Sunlight
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Assets
Derivative assets, gross
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Total accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Other revenues
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Losses expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within 12 Months
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Total liabilities assumed
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities Assumed
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities Assumed
Total operating costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Fair value of long term debt
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Schedule of Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Contributions from Clearway, Inc., cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Contributions From Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Contributions From Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Repayments of outstanding borrowings
Repayments of Long-Term Lines of Credit
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
RENOM
RENOM [Member]
RENOM [Member]
Reclassified from accumulated OCI/OCL to income due to realization of previously deferred amounts
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
All Award Types
Award Type [Domain]
As Previously Reported
Previously Reported [Member]
Goat Mountain Repowering
Goat Mountain Repowering [Member]
Goat Mountain Repowering
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Net assets acquired
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Net, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Net, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Buyout of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Total payments
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Palisade Plains Partnership
Palisade Plains Partnership [Member]
Palisade Plains Partnership
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Total expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Intercompany Note with Clearway, Inc.
Intercompany Note With Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Intercompany Note With Clearway Energy, Inc.
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Operating Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Development fee
Asset Acquisition, Development Fee
Asset Acquisition, Development Fee
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Distributions paid
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Amount
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Accumulated OCI attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
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]
Power
Power [Member]
Details pertaining to the power, which is considered as a derivative commodity.
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash
Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Distributions To Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Distributions To Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Honeycomb Portfolio BESS
Honeycomb Portfolio BESS [Member]
Honeycomb Portfolio BESS
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Low
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Other Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Long-term debt, including current portion — external
Long-term debt, including current portion
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Derivative instruments, liabilities
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Asset Offset
Intangible assets for power purchase agreements, net
Intangible Assets, Power Purchase Agreements
Intangible Assets, Power Purchase Agreements
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable — trade
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Derivative assets
Asset Acquisition, Derivative Assets
Asset Acquisition, Derivative Assets
Elkhorn Ridge
Elkhorn Ridge [Member]
Elkhorn Ridge
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Number of solar facilities
Power Purchase Agreement, Number Of Solar Facilities
Power Purchase Agreement, Number Of Solar Facilities
Payments for equipment deposits and asset purchases from affiliate
Payments to Acquire Assets from Affiliate
Payments to Acquire Assets from Affiliate
Other current and non-current assets
Asset Acquisition, Other Current And Noncurrent Assets
Asset Acquisition, Other Current And Noncurrent Assets
Net assets (liabilities) acquired (assumed)
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Power generation capacity, gigawatts (over)
Power Generation Capacity, Gigawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Gigawatts
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Payments for asset acquisition and transaction expenses
Payments For Asset Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired And Transaction Expenses
Payments For Asset Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired And Transaction Expenses
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Domain]
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Domain]
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Domain]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Accrued professional fees
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Energy-related commodity contracts long-term
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Economic Interest
Ownership (as a percentage)
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Payments for long-term debt — external
Repayments of Other Long-Term Debt
Shareholders
Shareholders [Member]
Shareholders [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Add premiums (c)
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Flexible Generation
Flexible Generation [Member]
Flexible Generation
Common Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Proceeds from the revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Mark-to-market for economic hedges
Less: Mark-to-market for economic hedges
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Accumulated (OCL) OCI beginning balance
Accumulated OCI ending balance
Total Members’ Equity
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, non-cash
Non-cash contribution from redeemable noncontrolling interests
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests, Non-cash
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests, Non-cash
Document Type
Document Type
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Renewables & Storage
Renewables And Storage [Member]
Renewables [Member]
Proceeds from the issuance of Class C units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
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
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Change in unrealized gains included in earnings for derivatives and other financial instruments held as of March 31, 2026
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Intangible assets for power purchase agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Distributions per Class A, B, C and D unit (in dollars per share)
Partners' Capital, Distribution Amount Per Share
Proceeds from issuance of stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock, Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Cardinal Portfolio acquisition
Cardinal Portfolio Acquisition [Member]
Cardinal Portfolio Acquisition
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Changes in other working capital
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Other financial instruments using level 3 fair value inputs (as a percentage)
Percent of Other Financial Instrument Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Percent of Other Financial Instrument Liabilities Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan
San Juan Mesa
San Juan Mesa [Member]
San Juan Mesa
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Contract amortization
Less: Contract amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Shares converted (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Nature of Business
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Total other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Variable Interest Entity
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Schedule of Distributions Paid
Schedule of Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of all or some of the information related to dividends paid
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method and Variable Interest Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
2034 Senior Notes
2034 Senior Notes [Member]
2034 Senior Notes
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Long Term Debt Current
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Total gains (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
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
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]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Operating Funds
Operating Funds [Member]
Operating Funds [Member]
CEG
CEG [Member]
CEG [Member]
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Tax Equity Investors
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Accounts receivable, net - Leases
Lease Agreements [Member]
Long-term debt, including current portion — affiliate
Total debt
Long-Term Debt, Gross
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.
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt — external
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-Term Debt
Members' Equity
Equity [Text Block]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Net income attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Net income (loss) attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Clearway Energy LLC
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Schedule of Maximum Loss Exposure in Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total Members’ Equity
Balances, beginning of period
Balances, end of period
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Goat Mountain
Goat Mountain [Member]
Goat Mountain
Cardinal Investment Holdco LLC
Cardinal Investment Holdco LLC [Member]
Cardinal Investment Holdco LLC
Buyout of noncontrolling interest
Payments of Capital Distribution
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Construction loans
Construction Loans [Member]
Heat Rate Call Option Commodity Contracts
Commodity Option [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Avenal
Avenal [Member]
Avenal
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Operating Income
Operating Income (Loss)
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Schedule of Offsetting of Derivatives
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
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
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Payments for associated fees
Payments for Other Fees
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating
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]
Cash and cash equivalents, held at project subsidiaries
Other Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Ownership interest (as a percentage)
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Noncontrolling interests
Asset Acquisition, Noncontrolling Interests
Asset Acquisition, Noncontrolling Interests
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Other income, net
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Capital Unit, Class C
Capital Unit, Class C [Member]
Capital Unit, Class C
Liabilities
Net Amount
Derivative Liability
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contracts (Interest expense)
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Payments for long-term debt — affiliate
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Cardinal Portfolio acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Tax Credit Transfer Bridge Loan
Tax Credit Transfer Bridge Loan [Member]
Tax Credit Transfer Bridge Loan
Purpose [Domain]
Purpose [Domain]
[Domain] for Purpose [Axis]
Contributed capital
Members' Capital
Administrative Services Agreement
Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Reserved for issuance up to an aggregate (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Mesquite Sky Restructuring
Mesquite Sky Restructuring [Member]
Mesquite Sky Restructuring
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Cardinal Purchaser LLC and Cardinal JV Purchaser LLC
Cardinal Purchaser LLC And Cardinal JV Purchaser LLC [Member]
Cardinal Purchaser LLC And Cardinal JV Purchaser LLC
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Third Party Investor
Third Party Investor [Member]
Third Party Investor [Member]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Activity, Accrual [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Activity, Accrual [Domain]
El Segundo, Marsh Landing and Walnut Creek Notes
El Segundo, Marsh Landing and Walnut Creek Notes [Member]
El Segundo, Marsh Landing and Walnut Creek Notes
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Cardinal Portfolio
Cardinal Portfolio [Member]
Cardinal Portfolio
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below
Cost of Revenue
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Other Income (Expense)
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Discounted Cash Flow
Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Fair value assets, measured on recurring basis, valuation techniques, 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.
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Common Class D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Cardinal Portfolio JV
Cardinal Portfolio JV [Member]
Cardinal Portfolio JV
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Short
Short [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Long-term debt, additions
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt, Additions
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt, Additions
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Basis spread on fixed rate (as a percentage)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Fixed Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Fixed Rate
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Schedule of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization [Table Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Derivative instruments
Derivative Asset, Current
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Less: Lease revenue
Total
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Schedule of Company Organization Chart
Organizational Structure [Table Text Block]
Org Structure [Table Text Block]
Derivative instruments, assets
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Liability Offset
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Remaining expected to be paid
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Total other liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Long-term Power Commodity Contracts
Energy-Related Commodity Contracts (Mark-to-market for economic hedging activities included in Total operating revenues)
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Stock exchanged (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Payments of distributions
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Paid
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Remaining balance to distribute
Asset Acquisition, Remaining Balance to Distribute
Asset Acquisition, Remaining Balance to Distribute
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Accounts payable — affiliates
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments for Asset Acquisition
Payments for Asset Acquisition
Proceeds from issuance of Class C units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Transfers out of Level 3
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Additions for Loss of NPNS Exception
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Additions for Loss of NPNS Exception
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Interest
Interest [Member]
Details pertaining to interest rate swaps which are considered a derivative commodity.
Accounts receivable, net - Contracts with customers
Customer Contracts [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation