Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents, held at project subsidiaries
Other Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Net Income Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc.
Net income attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Right-of-use assets, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Net notional volume buy/(sell) of NRG Yield's open derivative transactions broken out by commodity
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Transaction and integration costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Derivative nonmonetary notional amount (energy measure)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC, due 2040
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC, Due 2040 [Member]
DG-CS Master Borrower LLC, Due 2040
Derivative liability
Derivative liability, Net Amount
Derivative Liability
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Consideration received in asset disposition
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
SOFR and Applicable Margin
SOFR and Applicable Margin [Member]
SOFR and Applicable Margin
Refundable tax credit receivable
Refundable Tax Credit Receivable
Refundable Tax Credit Receivable
CVSR Holdco Notes, due 2037
CVSR Holdco due 2037 [Member]
CVSR Holdco due 2037 [Member]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Walnut Creek, due 2023
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member]
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member]
(Distributions to) contributions from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity
Conventional Generation
Conventional Generation [Member]
Conventional Generation [Member]
Net Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
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
Lease income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Expenses from transactions with related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Represents other debt instruments not separately accounted disclosed.
Settlements
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements
Gain on sale of asset
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Transaction and integration costs
Asset Acquisition, Acquisition Related Costs
Asset Acquisition, Acquisition Related Costs
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Carlsbad Holdco, due 2038
Carlsbad Holdco, due 2038 [Member]
Carlsbad Holdco, due 2038
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Marsh Landing, due 2023
Marsh Landing Term Loan Facility [Member]
Marsh Landing Term Loan Facility [Member]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Nature of Business [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
SOFR
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Total derivative instruments, Gross Amounts Recognized Assets/Liabilities
Fair Value of Gross Derivative Assets/(Liabilities), Net
Fair value of gross derivative assets less fair value of gross derivative liabilities.
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Energy revenue
Energy Revenue [Member]
Energy Revenue [Member]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Commodity contracts current
Commodity Contract Current [Member]
The current portion of a derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to commodity prices.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
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.
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Amount of restricted funds used to offset amounts under the PPAs
Power Purchase Agreement, Refundable Tax Credit, Aggregate Amount Utilized
Power Purchase Agreement, Refundable Tax Credit, Aggregate Amount Utilized
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Disposition, liabilities held for sale, percent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Liabilities Held for Sale, Percent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Liabilities Held for Sale, Percent
(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC, due 2031
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031 [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Payments of dividends and distributions
Payments of Ordinary Dividends
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Mesquite Sky Drop Down
Mesquite Sky Drop Down [Member]
Mesquite Sky Drop Down
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC [Member]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Agua Caliente Solar LLC, due 2037
Agua Caliente Solar LLC, Due 2037 [Member]
Agua Caliente Solar LLC, Due 2037
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other current and non-current assets
Asset Acquisition, Other Assets, Current
Asset Acquisition, Other Assets, Current
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Black Rock Drop Down
Black Rock Drop Down [Member]
Black Rock Drop Down
Contributions from CEG, non-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
Earnings per weighted average common share — basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Gain on sale of business
Gain on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Measurement Input, Commodity Forward Price
Measurement Input, Commodity Forward Price [Member]
Number of wholly owned subsidiaries
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Number of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Accounts receivable, net - Leases
Lease Agreements [Member]
Commodity Contracts (Mark-to-market economic hedging activities)
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax
Change in unrealized losses included in earnings for derivatives and other financial instruments held as of June 30, 2022
Interest Rate Contracts (Interest expense)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Common Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Total derivative instruments, 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.
Construction loans
Construction Loans [Member]
Derivative Assets
Derivative assets, Gross Amount of Recognized Assets/Liabilities
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, by Distribution
Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, by Distribution [Table Text Block]
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]
Rattlesnake TE Holdco LLC
Rattlesnake TE Holdco LLC [Member]
Rattlesnake TE Holdco LLC
Agua Caliente
Agua Caliente [Member]
Agua Caliente
Total debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Distribution made to limited liability (LLC) member, distributions declared, per unit (in dollars per share)
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems [Member]
Generational Facilities and District Energy Systems
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of income tax expense of, $1, $— ,$3 and $2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
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]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Mililani I, due 2022 and 2024
Mililani I, Due 2022 and 2024 [Member]
Mililani I, Due 2022 and 2024
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Thermal
Thermal [Member]
Represents Thermal segment of the entity.
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Power generation capacity, megawatts (over)
Power generation capacity, megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Nature of Business
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Accumulated OCL ending balance, income tax benefit
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Current
Effects of NRG Yield's accumulated OCI balance attributable to interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedge derivatives, net of tax
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Economic Interest
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Low
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Commodity Contracts
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023 [Member]
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023 [Member]
Tax Equity Bridge Loan
Tax Equity Bridge Loan [Member]
Tax Equity Bridge Loan
Changes in other working capital
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less net debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
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.
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Alta Wind Realty Investments LLC, due 2031
Alta Wind Realty Investments LLC, Due 2031 [Member]
Alta Wind Realty Investments LLC, Due 2031
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Derivative instruments
Derivative Asset, Current
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Contributions from CEG, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Long-term debt, outstanding
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt, Outstanding
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt, Outstanding
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Revenue Recognition and Contract Amortization
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
General and administrative
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
GenConn
Gen Conn Energy LLC [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to GenConn Energy LLC.
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,000,000,000 shares authorized (Class A 500,000,000, Class B 500,000,000, Class C 1,000,000,000, Class D 1,000,000,000); 202,273,531 shares issued and outstanding (Class A 34,599,645, Class B 42,738,750, Class C 82,196,386, Class D 42,738,750) at June 30, 2022 and 201,856,166 shares issued and outstanding (Class A 34,599,645, Class B 42,738,750, Class C 81,779,021, Class D 42,738,750) at December 31, 2021
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Estimated Carrying Values and Fair Values
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements
Changes in Prepaid and Accrued Capacity Payments
Changes in Prepaid and Accrued Capacity Payments
Development costs
Costs Incurred, Development Costs
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Short
Short [Member]
Unrealized loss on derivatives income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Total operating costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Other current and non-current liabilities
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities, Other Current and Noncurrent
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities, Other Current and Noncurrent
Solar
Alternative Energy [Member]
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
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Prepayments and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
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
Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
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
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Dividends Declared
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Payments to fund project reserve accounts
Payments to Fund Project Reserve Accounts
Payments to Fund Project Reserve Accounts
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Debt Service Obligations
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Due to affiliate
Due to Affiliate
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Other intangible assets, net
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Drop Downs
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Operating Income
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic
Long-term debt, including current portion
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Payments for associated fees
Payments for Other Fees
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Accounts receivable, net - Contracts with customers
Customer Contracts [Member]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
2031 Senior Notes
Senior Notes, 3 Point 750 Percent, Due 2031 [Member]
Senior Notes, 3 Point 750 Percent, Due 2031
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable
Other Financial Instruments
Solar Renewable Energy Credits And Other Financial Instruments [Member]
Solar Renewable Energy Credits And Other Financial Instruments
Proceeds from the revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Other income, net
Other (expense) income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC [Member]
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco 2 LLC
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Rattlesnake Dropdown
Rattlesnake Dropdown [Member]
Rattlesnake Dropdown
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
High
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
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
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
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]
Long-term debt
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt
Power purchase agreement period (in years_
Power Purchase Agreement Period
Represents the period of power purchase agreement
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Renewables
Renewables [Member]
Renewables [Member]
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Balance as of June 30, 2022
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Common stock issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
City Area Code
City Area Code
Desert Sunlight
Desert Sunlight [Member]
Desert Sunlight
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method and Variable Interest Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other revenue
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
WCEP Holdings, LLC, due 2023
WCEP Holdings LLC, Due 2023 [Member]
WCEP Holdings LLC, Due 2023
Viento Funding II, LLC Due 2023 and 2029
Viento Funding II, LLC Due 2023 and 2029 [Member]
Viento Funding II, LLC Due 2023 and 2029
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Total liabilities assumed
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities Assumed
Asset Acquisition, Liabilities Assumed
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Long-term lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Derivative instruments
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Other Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Rosie Class B LLC, due 2027
Rosie Class B LLC, Due 2027 [Member]
Rosie Class B LLC, Due 2027
Effective interest rate, percent
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Percentage of assets ownership sold
Sale of Assets Percentage Ownership Sold
Sale of Assets Percentage Ownership Sold
Contract amortization
Less: Contract amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
2032 Senior Notes
Senior Notes, 3 Point 750 Percent, Due 2032 [Member]
Senior Notes, 3 Point 750 Percent, Due 2032
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Maximum Loss Exposure in Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Line of credit facility, fair value of amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Derivative gains and losses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow
Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Equity investments in affiliates
Investment Balance
Equity Method Investments
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
RENOM
RENOM [Member]
RENOM [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Payments for the revolving credit facility
Payments for the revolving credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
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
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets
Payments to Acquire Business, Two
Payments to Acquire Business, Two
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Accounts receivable — trade
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
(Distributions to) contributions from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Net assets less noncontrolling interests
Net Assets
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
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]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Rosie TargetCo LLC
Rosie TargetCo LLC [Member]
Rosie TargetCo LLC
Agua Caliente acquisition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Less current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Changes in deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Losses expected to be realized from OCL during the next 12 months, tax expense (benefit)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months, Tax
The estimated tax impact of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges, at the reporting date, which are expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Par value - preferred stock (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Power
Power [Member]
Details pertaining to the power, which is considered as a derivative commodity.
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025 [Member]
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025 [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Subtotal project-level debt:
Project Level Debt [Member]
Project Level Debt [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Total Energies
Total Energies [Member]
Total Energies
Kawailoa Solar Portfolio LLC, due 2026
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2038
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, Due 2038 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, Due 2038
Kawailoa Partnership
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC [Member]
Fair value within the derivative instrument valuation on the balance sheets
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Elkhorn Ridge
Elkhorn Ridge [Member]
Elkhorn Ridge
Borrego, due 2024 and 2038
Borrego, Due 2024 and 2038 [Member]
Borrego, Due 2024 and 2038
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Accounts payable — affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Current
Accounts receivable — affiliates
Due from Affiliate, Current
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Asset purchase from affiliate
Payments to Acquire Assets from Affiliate
Payments to Acquire Assets from Affiliate
Net liabilities assumed, net
Net liabilities assumed
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Asset Acquisition, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Waiawa Drop Down
Waiawa Drop Down [Member]
Waiawa Drop Down
Current liabilities held-for-sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax Portions Attributable to Noncontrolling Redeemable Interest
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax Portions Attributable to Noncontrolling Redeemable Interest
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Domain]
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Domain]
Power Generation Facilities by Type [Domain]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
CVSR, due 2037
CVSR Financing Agreement [Member]
CVSR Financing Agreement [Member]
2028 Senior Notes
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Table]
Laredo Ridge, due 2028
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2028 [Member]
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2028 [Member]
Losses expected to be realized from OCI during the next 12 months, net of income tax benefit of $—
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Commodity contracts long-term
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Fair Value Option, Disclosures
Fair Value Option, Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Total Assets
Total Assets
Assets
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Document Type
Document Type
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
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
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Power generation storage capacity, megawatts
Power Generation Storage Capacity, Megawatts
Power Generation Storage Capacity, Megawatts
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total other liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Distribution made to limited liability company (LLC) member, distributions paid, per unit (in dollars per share)
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Paid, Per Unit
Laredo Ridge, Due 2028; Tapestry Wind, LLC, Due 2031; and Viento Funding II, LLC, Due 2023
Laredo Ridge, Due 2028; Tapestry Wind, LLC, Due 2031; and Viento Funding II, LLC, Due 2023 [Member]
Laredo Ridge, Due 2028; Tapestry Wind, LLC, Due 2031; and Viento Funding II, LLC, Due 2023
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Schedule of long-term debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Total derivative instruments, 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 Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Expected contributions upon substantial completion
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests, Expected Upon Substantial Completion
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests, Expected Upon Substantial Completion
Earnings per weighted average common share — diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
State of Hawaii
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Expense
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below
Cost of Revenue
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Pinnacle Repowering Partnership LLC
Pinnacle Repowering Partnership HoldCo LLC [Member]
Pinnacle Repowering Partnership HoldCo LLC
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco LLC
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco LLC [Member]
Lighthouse Renewable Holdco LLC
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Alta TE Holdco
Alta X and XI TE Holdco [Member]
Alta X and XI TE Holdco [Member]
Ownership interest (as a percentage)
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory rate to the Company's effective rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounts payable — trade
Accounts Payable, Current
San Juan Mesa
San Juan Mesa [Member]
San Juan Mesa
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders
Dividends, Common Stock
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total other assets
Other current and non-current assets
Other Assets
Disposition, intangible assets, percent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Intangible Assets, Percent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Intangible Assets, Percent
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Long
Long [Member]
Alta Wind Asset Management LLC, due 2031
Alta Wind Asset Management LLC, Due 2031 [Member]
Alta Wind Asset Management LLC, Due 2031
Operating Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Other
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Common Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Repayment of debt at asset acquisition
Repayment of Debt, Acquired in Asset Acquisition
Repayment of Debt, Acquired in Asset Acquisition
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Long Term Debt Current
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Schedule of Accumulated Amortization and Depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose
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]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions, Net
DGPV Funds
DGPV Holdco 3 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 3 [Member]
Schedule of Asset Acquisition
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Asset Acquisition
Operating Funds
Operating Funds [Member]
Operating Funds [Member]
CEG
CEG [Member]
CEG [Member]
Derivative asset/liability measurement input
Derivative Asset (Liability) Net, Measurement Input
Tax Equity Investors
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Wildorado TE Holdco
Wildorado TE Holdco [Member]
Wildorado TE Holdco
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
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.
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Derivative assets, Derivative Instruments
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments for short-term and long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. Class A and Class C Common Stockholders
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Derivative asset
Derivative asset, Net Amount
Derivative Asset
Clearway Energy LLC
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Purchases
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases
Total operating revenues
Operating revenues
Revenues
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
Public Shareholders
Public Shareholders [Member]
Public Shareholders
Add premiums
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Derivative liability, Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Disposition, property, plant and equipment, percent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Property, Plant and Equipment, Percent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Property, Plant and Equipment, Percent
Consideration transferred in asset acquisition
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Avenal
Avenal [Member]
Avenal
Other Income (Expense)
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Clearway Energy LLC and Clearway Energy Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility, due 2023
Clearway Energy LLC and Clearway Energy Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC and Clearway Energy Operating LLC Revolving Credit Facility
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
NIMH Solar, due 2024
NIMH Solar, due 2024 [Member]
NIMH Solar, due 2024
Global Infrastructure Partners
Global Infrastructure Partners [Member]
Global Infrastructure Partners
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Common Class A
Common Class A [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 consolidated statements of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Mililani I Drop Down
Mililani I Drop Down
Mililani I Drop Down [Member]
Mililani I Drop Down
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Purpose [Domain]
Purpose [Domain]
Purpose
Right-of-use-assets
Asset Acquisition, Right-of-use asset
Asset Acquisition, Right-of-use asset
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Other comprehensive income
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Cash receipts from notes receivable
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Bridge Loan, Due 2022
Bridge Loan, Due 2022 [Member]
Bridge Loan, Due 2022
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Langford TE Partnership LLC
Langford TE Partnership LLC [Member]
Langford TE Partnership LLC
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Third Party Investor
Third Party Investor [Member]
Third Party Investor [Member]
Percent of other financial instruments using Level 3 fair value inputs
Percent of Other Financial Instruments Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Percent of Other Financial Instruments Using Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Transaction expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Transaction Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Transaction Costs
Cash used in changes in other working capital:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Natural Gas
Natural Gas [Member]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
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.
Common Class D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Long-term debt, additions
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt, Additions
Asset Acquisition, Long-term Debt, Additions
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Cash Distribution
Cash Distribution [Member]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Changes in derivative instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Current assets held-for-sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current
Prepayments and other current assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Company Structure
Organizational Structure [Table Text Block]
Org Structure [Table Text Block]
Offsetting of derivatives by counterparty master agreement level and collateral received or paid
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative liability, Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Distributions to CEG of escrowed amounts
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Intangible assets for power purchase agreements, net
Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Oahu Solar Partnership
Oahu Solar Partnership [Member]
Oahu Solar Partnership [Member]
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
Payments for Asset Acquisition
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Additions due to loss of NPNS exception
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
Utah Solar Holdings, due 2036
Utah Solar Holdings, due 2036 [Member]
Utah Solar Holdings, due 2036
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest
Interest [Member]
Details pertaining to interest rate swaps which are considered a derivative commodity.
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]