Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Leverage ratio
Debt Covenant Leverage Ratio
Debt Covenant Leverage Ratio
Increase in leverage ratio
Line Of Credit, Covenant, Increase In Leverage Ratio
Line Of Credit, Covenant, Increase In Leverage Ratio
Long-term line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Line of credit fair value amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Contract Balances
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total operating revenues
Revenues
Operating Income
Operating Income (Loss)
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Members' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Common Class D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Distributions paid (in dollars per share)
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Distributions Paid, Per Unit
Dividends payable, date declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Common stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividends date paid
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Contingent rental income
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Contingent Revenue
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class A
Capital Unit, Class A [Member]
Capital Unit, Class B
Capital Unit, Class B [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ITC Bridge Loan
ITC Bridge Loan [Member]
ITC Bridge Loan [Member]
Term Debt
Term Debt [Member]
Term Debt [Member]
Repowering Partnership Holdco LLC, due 2020
Repowering Partnership Holdco LLC, due 2020 [Member]
Repowering Partnership Holdco LLC, due 2020 [Member]
Construction Loan
Construction Loan [Member]
Construction Loan [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Elbow TE Holdco [Member]
Elbow TE Holdco [Member]
Elbow TE Holdco [Member]
Wildorado Holdco LLC
Wildorado Holdco LLC [Member]
Wildorado Holdco LLC [Member]
Repowering Partnership II LLC
Repowering Partnership II LLC [Member]
Repowering Partnership II LLC [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC [Member]
Oahu Solar Partnership
Oahu Solar Partnership [Member]
Oahu Solar Partnership [Member]
Oahu Solar, Lanikuhana
Oahu Solar, Lanikuhana [Member]
Oahu Solar, Lanikuhana [Member]
Oahu Solar, Waipio
Oahu Solar, Waipio [Member]
Oahu Solar, Waipio [Member]
Repowering Partnership LLC
Repowering Partnership LLC [Member]
Repowering Partnership LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Solar Portfolio, LLC
Buckthorn Solar Portfolio, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Solar Portfolio, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Holdings, LLC
Buckthorn Holdings, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Holdings, LLC [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
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.
Power Generation Facilities, Type [Domain]
Power Generation Facilities, Type [Domain]
Listing of power generation facilities included in the entity's total global generation portfolio.
Wind
Wind Farms [Member]
Wind farm generation capacity.
Period [Axis]
Period [Axis]
Period [Axis]
Period [Domain]
Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Period [Axis]
Second Year through Flip Point
Second Year through Flip Point [Member]
Second Year through Flip Point [Member]
Post-Flip Point
Post-Flip Point [Member]
Post-Flip Point [Member]
Pre-determined Date Through Flip Point if Flip Has Not Occured
Pre-determined Date Through Flip Point If Flip Has Not Occured [Member]
Pre-determined Date Through Flip Point If Flip Hasn't Occured [Member]
Pre-Flip Point
Pre-Flip Point [Member]
Pre-Flip Point [Member]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Partnership LLC [Member]
Third Party Investor
Third Party Investor [Member]
Third Party Investor [Member]
Spring Canyon II, Class B Interests [Member]
Spring Canyon II, Class B Interests [Member]
Spring Canyon II, Class B Interests [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Other Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Project
Kawailoa Solar Project [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Project [Member]
November 2015 Drop Down Assets
November 2015 Drop Down Assets [Member]
November 2015 Drop Down Assets [Member]
Alta X and XI TE Holdco
Alta X and XI TE Holdco [Member]
Alta X and XI TE Holdco [Member]
Spring Canyon
Spring Canyon [Member]
Spring Canyon [Member]
Buckthorn Solar Drop Down Asset
Buckthorn Solar Drop Down Asset [Member]
Buckthorn Solar Drop Down Asset [Member]
NRG
NRG [Member]
NRG [Member]
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC [Member]
Buckthorn Renewables, LLC [Member]
Wind TE Holdco
Wind TE Holdco [Member]
Wind TE Holdco [Member]
CWSP Wildorado Elbow Holding LLC
CWSP Wildorado Elbow Holding LLC [Member]
CWSP Wildorado Elbow Holding LLC [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Tax Equity Investors
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Tax Equity Investors [Member]
Clearway Renew LLC
Clearway Renew LLC [Member]
Clearway Renew LLC [Member]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to the financial institutions.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Kawailoa Partnership
Kawailoa Partnership [Member]
Kawailoa Partnership [Member]
Spring Canyon II
Spring Canyon II [Member]
Spring Canyon II [Member]
Spring Canyon III
Spring Canyon III [Member]
Spring Canyon III [Member]
Zephyr Oahu Partnership LLC
Zephyr Oahu Partnership LLC [Member]
Zephyr Oahu Partnership LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Payments to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Power generation capacity, megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Power Generation Capacity, Megawatts
Percentage of ownership
Percentage of Ownership
Percentage of Ownership
Power purchase agreement period
Power Purchase Agreement Period
Represents the period of power purchase agreement
Ownership interest
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest
Noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Capital contribution, percent
Business Combination, Capital Contribution, Percent
Business Combination, Capital Contribution, Percent
Long-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Percentage of cash available for distributions
Percentage of Cash Available for Distributions
Percentage of Cash Available for Distributions
Proceeds from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Equity method, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Depreciation
Depreciation
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Taxable income allocation pre-flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Pre-Flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Pre-Flip
Voting interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Equity attributable to parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Business combination consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Taxable income allocation, post flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Post-Flip
Taxable Income Allocation, Post-Flip
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Other current and non-current assets
Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity
Net assets less noncontrolling interests
Net Assets
Payments to acquire equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Income allocation percentage
Income Allocation Percentage
Income Allocation Percentage
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
PPAs
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Leasehold Rights
Leasehold Rights [Member]
Leasehold Rights [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Contracts
Customer Contracts [Member]
Emission Allowances
Emission Allowances [Member]
Emission Allowances [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets, beginning balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Acquisition of Carlsbad Energy Center
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Intangible assets ending balance
Less accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net carrying amount
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Contra revenue intangibles amortization
Contra Revenue Intangibles Amortization
Intangibles Amortization recorded to contra-revenue account
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
August 2017 Drop Down Assets
August 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
August 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
March 2017 Drop Down Assets
March 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
March 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
Agua Caliente Solar
Agua Caliente Borrower 2 [Member]
Agua Caliente Borrower 2 [Member]
Utah Solar Portfolio
Utah Portfolio [Member]
Utah Portfolio [Member]
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025 [Member]
Buckthorn Solar, due 2025 [Member]
November 2017 Drop Down Assets
November 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
November 2017 Drop Down Assets [Member]
UPMC Thermal
UPMC Thermal [Member]
UPMC Thermal [Member]
Natural Gas
Natural Gas [Member]
Thermal
Thermal [Member]
Represents Thermal segment of the entity.
Carlsbad Drop Down
Carlsbad Drop Down [Member]
Carlsbad Drop Down [Member]
Duquesne University District Energy System
Duquesne University District Energy System [Member]
Duquesne University District Energy System [Member]
Central CA Fuel Cell 1
Central CA Fuel Cell 1 [Member]
Central CA Fuel Cell 1 [Member]
Energy Center Dover LLC
Energy Center Dover [Member]
Energy Center Dover [Member]
HSD Solar Holdings, LLC
HSD Solar Holdings, LLC [Member]
HSD Solar Holdings, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of net assets recorded as noncontrolling interest
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Assets Recorded as Noncontrolling Interest
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Assets Recorded as Noncontrolling Interest
Restricted cash and future capital expenditures
Restricted Cash And Future Capital Expenditures
Restricted Cash And Future Capital Expenditures
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Future capital expenditures
Future Capital Expenditures
Future Capital Expenditures
Accounts payable, related parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Steam and chilled water capacity, megawatts
Steam and Chilled Water Capacity, Megawatts Thermal Equivalent
The generation capacity of the entity's thermal power generation facilities as of the balance sheet date, expressed in megawatts thermal equivalent.
Contingent consideration liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Percentage of NRG's ownership
Percentage of NRG's Ownership
Percentage of NRG's Ownership
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Remaining power purchase agreement term
Remaining Power Purchase Agreement term
Remaining Power Purchase Agreement term
Net gains and losses
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Net Gains and Losses
Sale of assets percentage ownership interest sold
Sale Of Assets Percentage Ownership Interest Sold
Sale Of Assets Percentage Ownership Interest Sold
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue Benchmark
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Accounts Receivable Benchmark
Accounts Receivable Benchmark [Member]
Accounts Receivable Benchmark [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
2024 Senior Notes
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024 [Member]
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024 [Member]
2025 Senior Notes
5.75% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
5.75% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]
2026 Senior Notes
5.00% Senior Notes due in 2026 [Member]
5.00% Senior Notes due in 2026 [Member]
2028 Senior Notes
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028 [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Cover page.
Common Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Common Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Energy Related Derivative
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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]
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability
Derivative assets (liabilities)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
Nature of Business [Table]
PG&E
PG&E [Member]
PG&E [Member]
Marsh Landing
Marsh Landing [Member]
Marsh Landing [Member]
Solar Facilities
Solar Facilities [Member]
Solar Facilities [Member]
Nature of Business [Line Items]
Nature of Business [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Nature of Business [Table]
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
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
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.
Number of solar leases in portfolio
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio
Number of Solar Leases in Portfolio
Accounts receivable, related parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts receivable, related parties, noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent
Unaudited Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Tax Equity Financed Portfolio of Leases - Commercial PV 1
Tax Equity Financed Portfolio of Leases - Commercial PV 1 [Member]
Tax Equity Financed Portfolio of Leases - Commercial PV 1 [Member]
Tax Equity Financed Portfolio of Leases
Tax Equity Financed Portfolio of Leases [Member]
Tax Equity Financed Portfolio of Leases [Member]
Existing Portfolio of Leases
Existing Portfolio of Leases [Member]
Existing Portfolio of Leases [Member]
DGPV Holdco 1
DGPV Holdco 1 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 1 [Member]
NRG DGPV Holdco 2
NRG DGPV Holdco 2 [Member]
NRG DGPV Holdco 2 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 3
DGPV Holdco 3 [Member]
DGPV Holdco 3 [Member]
NRG DGPV Holdco
NRG DGPV Holdco [Member]
NRG DGPV Holdco [Member]
RPV Holdco
RPV Holdco [Member]
RPV Holdco [Member]
Remaining lease term
Remaining Lease Term
Remaining Lease Term
Equity investments in affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Due to related parties
Due to Related Parties
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Business
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
GenConn
GCE Holding LLC [Member]
Represents the GCE Holding LLC GCE Holding LLC which wholly-owns GenConn Energy LLC.
Desert Sunlight
Desert Sunlight [Member]
Desert Sunlight [Member]
Other
Investments, Other [Member]
Investments, Other [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues
Current assets
Assets, Current
Non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Intercompany transactions between Clearway Energy LLC and subsidiaries
Intercompany (Payments to) Receipts from Consolidated Subsidiaries
Intercompany (Payments to) Receipts from Consolidated Subsidiaries
Acquisition of assets
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Partnership interest acquisition
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired
Payment to Acquire Business under Common Control
Payment to Acquire Business under Common Control
Buyout of Wind TE Holdco non-controlling interest
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Cash receipts from notes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Proceeds from sale of HSD Solar Holdings, LLC assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Transfer of funds under intercompany cash management arrangement
Proceeds from Payments to Intercompany Loans
The cash inflow or outflow associated with intercompany loans for related parties.
Net contributions from noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Net distributions and return of capital to NRG prior to the acquisition of Drop Down Assets
Payments of Capital Distribution
Proceeds from the issuance of Class C units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
(Payments of) proceeds from distributions
Payments of (Proceeds from) distributions
Payments of (Proceeds from) distributions
Proceeds from the revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Payments for the revolving credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — external
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt affiliate
Proceeds from Related Party Debt
Payments for long-term debt — external
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payments for long-term debt — affiliate
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period
Maturity Date [Axis]
Maturity Date [Axis]
Maturity Date [Axis]
Maturity Date [Domain]
Maturity Date [Domain]
[Domain] for Maturity Date [Axis]
Maturity - February 25, 2025
Maturity - February 25, 2025 [Member]
Maturity - February 25, 2025 [Member]
Maturity - October 31, 2038
Maturity - October 31, 2038 [Member]
Maturity - October 31, 2038 [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Loans Payable [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027 [Member]
Carlsbad Energy Holdings LLC, due 2027 [Member]
Carlsbad Holdco Notes, 2038
Carlsbad Holdco Notes, 2038 [Member]
Carlsbad Holdco Notes, 2038 [Member]
4.12% Senior Notes due 2038
4.12% Senior Notes due 2038 [Domain]
4.12% Senior Notes due 2038 [Domain]
Duquesne Due 2059
Duquesne Due 2059 [Member]
Duquesne Due 2059 [Member]
4.62% Senior Notes due 2059
4.62% Senior Notes due 2059 [Domain] [Domain]
4.62% Senior Notes due 2059 [Domain] [Domain]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC Debt
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Oahu Solar Holdings LLC, due 2026 [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC Debt
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
Kawailoa Solar Holdings LLC Debt [Member]
South Trent
South Trent Holding LLC [Member]
South Trent Holding LLC [Member]
South Trent Wind Due 2028
South Trent Wind Due 2028 [Member]
South Trent Wind Due 2028 [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031 [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2031 [Member]
Tapestry, due 2031
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2021 [Member]
Tapestry Wind LLC due in 2021 [Member]
Total proceeds
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Interest rate stated rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Fees on the unused commitment (percent)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Percent of Required Need, Coverage
Long-term debt — affiliate
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent
Repayments of related party debt
Non-resource debt
Non-Recourse Debt
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Contract Current
Interest Rate Contract Current [Member]
The current portion of a derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the right to receive or pay a sum of money at a given interest rate.
Interest Rate Contract Non Current
Interest Rate Contract Non Current [Member]
The noncurrent portion of a derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the right to receive or pay a sum of money at a given interest rate.
Commodity Contract Long-Term
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Commodity Contract Long-Term [Member]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Power
Power [Member]
Details pertaining to the power, which is considered as a derivative commodity.
Interest
Interest [Member]
Details pertaining to interest rate swaps which are considered a derivative commodity.
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative nonmonetary volume
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure
Derivative notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Dividends Paid
Schedule of Dividends Paid [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of all or some of the information related to dividends paid
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Assets Leased to Others
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Axis]
Purpose [Domain]
Purpose [Domain]
[Domain] for Purpose [Axis]
Operating Funds
Operating Funds [Member]
Operating Funds [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Current
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Long Term Debt Current [Member]
Debt Service Obligations
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Debt Service Obligations [Member]
Cash Distribution
Cash Distribution [Member]
Subsidiaries Affected By Bankruptcy
Subsidiaries Affected By Bankruptcy [Member]
Subsidiaries Affected By Bankruptcy [Member]
Project Level Subsidiaries
Project Level Subsidiaries [Member]
Project Level Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Other cash and cash equivalents
Other Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Clearway Energy, Inc. [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
Clearway Energy LLC [Member]
GIP
GIP [Member]
GIP [Member]
Shareholders
Shareholders [Member]
Shareholders [Member]
CEG
CEG [Member]
CEG [Member]
Conventional Generation, Utility-Scale Solar, Distributed Solar, and Wind
Conventional Generation, Utility-Scale Solar, Distributed Solar, and Wind [Member]
Conventional Generation, Utility-Scale Solar, Distributed Solar, and Wind [Member]
Nature of Business
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Ownership percentage sold
Ownership Interest Sold
Ownership Interest Sold
Economic ownership interest
Weighted average remaining PPA term
Weighted Average Remaining PPA Term
Weighted Average Remaining PPA Term
Ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Borrowings
Voting Interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Voting Interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Voting Interest
Transaction services agreement expense
Transaction Services Agreement Expense
TransactionServicesAgreementExpense
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amount
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amount
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/Liabilities
Fair Value of Gross Derivative Assets/(Liabilities), Net
Fair value of gross derivative assets less fair value of gross derivative liabilities.
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
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
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Renewables
Renewables [Member]
Renewables [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Elbow Creek
Elbow Creek [Member]
Elbow Creek [Member]
Forward
Forward [Member]
Forward [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment losses
Asset Impairment Charges
Long-term debt - affiliate, due 2019
Intercompany Credit Agreement due 2019 [Member]
Intercompany Credit Agreement due 2019 [Member]
Long-term debt - affiliate, due 2020
Intercompany Credit Agreement due 2020 [Member]
Intercompany Credit Agreement due 2020 [Member]
4.75% Senior Notes due 2028
Agua Caliente Borrower 2, due 2038
Alpine, due 2022
Alpine Financing Agreement, due 2022 [Member]
Alpine Financing Agreement, due 2022 [Member]
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]
CVSR, due 2037
CVSR Financing Agreement [Member]
CVSR Financing Agreement [Member]
CVSR Holdco Notes, due 2037
CVSR Holdco due 2037 [Member]
CVSR Holdco due 2037 [Member]
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023 [Member]
El Segundo Energy Center, due 2023 [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series D, E, F, G, H Notes, due 2025-2037
Energy Center Minneapolis Series D, E, F, G, H Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series D, E, F, G, H Notes [Member]
Laredo Ridge, due 2028
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2026 [Member]
Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, due in 2026 [Member]
Kansas South, due in 2030
Kansas South, due in 2030 [Member]
Kansas South, due in 2030 [Member]
Marsh Landing, due 2023
Marsh Landing Term Loan Facility [Member]
Marsh Landing Term Loan Facility [Member]
Utah Solar Portfolio, due 2022
Utah Solar Portfolio, due 2022 [Member]
Utah Solar Portfolio, due 2022 [Member]
Viento, due 2023
Viento Funding II, Inc., due in 2023 [Member]
Viento Funding II, Inc., due in 2023 [Member]
Walnut Creek, due 2023
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member]
Walnut Creek Energy, LLC, due in 2023 [Member]
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Represents other debt instruments not separately accounted disclosed.
Project Level Debt
Project Level Debt [Member]
Project Level Debt [Member]
Less current maturities
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Less net debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Floating Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchased power under long-term contracts
Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power under Long-term Contracts
Expenses from transactions with related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2020
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2021
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
2022
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
2023
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
2024
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Total
Purchase Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Asset Retirement Obligation
Revisions in estimates for current obligations/Additions
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
Accretion — expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
ROU Assets - operating leases, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term lease liability - operating leases
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Long-term lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease liability - operating leases
Operating Lease, Liability
Cash paid for operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Contributed Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Buyout of Wind TE Holdco non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Contributions from CEG net of distributions, non-cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Payments for the March 2017, August 2017 and November 2017 Drop Down Assets
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital, Payment To Acquire Business Under Common Control
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital, Payment To Acquire Business Under Common Control
August 2017 Drop Down Assets contingent consideration
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital, Payment To Acquire Business Under Common Control, Contingent Consideration
Adjustment To Additional Paid In Capital, Payment To Acquire Business Under Common Control, Contingent Consideration
Distributions and returns of capital, net of contributions
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions And Return Of Capital, Net Of Cash Contributions
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions And Return Of Capital, Net Of Cash Contributions
Distributions paid to Clearway Energy, Inc., cash
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions Paid Non-Cash, Net Of Contributions
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Distributions Paid Non-Cash, Net Of Contributions
Contributions from NRG, net of distributions, non-cash
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Capital Contributions, Non-Cash
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Capital Contributions, Non-Cash
Capital contributions from tax equity investors
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Cumulative effect from change in accounting principle
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Proceeds from the issuance of Class C Common Stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Distributions paid to Clearway Energy, Inc., non-cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase From Contributions, Non-Cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase From Contributions, Non-Cash
Contributions to tax equity non-controlling interests, net of distributions, cash
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Net Of Contributions
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Net Of Contributions
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
Distributions paid
Distribution Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, Cash Distributions Paid
Balance, end of period
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Company Organization Chart
Company Organization Chart [Table Text Block]
Company Organization Chart [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Impairments
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
Guarantees
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Sale Leaseback Arrangements
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Tax Equity Arrangements
Tax Equity Arrangements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Tax Equity Arrangements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Developments
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Future Minimum Lease Commitments Under Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Energy and Capacity Revenue
Lessor Revenue [Table Text Block]
Lessor Revenue [Table Text Block]
Minimum Future Rent Payments Under the Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment Net
Lessor, Operating Leases, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Lessor, Operating Leases, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Facilities and equipment
Support Equipment and Facilities [Member]
Land and improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Prepaid long-term service agreement
Prepaid Long Term Service Agreement
Prepaid Long Term Service Agreement
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Depreciation expense
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt — affiliate
Due to Affiliate
Long-term debt, including current portion — external
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, loss on derivative
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Energy Revenue
Energy Revenue [Member]
Energy Revenue [Member]
Capacity Revenue
Capacity Revenue [Member]
Capacity Revenue [Member]
Operating Revenues
Operating Revenues [Member]
Operating Revenues [Member]
Conventional
Conventional Generation [Member]
Conventional Generation [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Lease revenue
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy of Long-term Debt
Fair Value Option, Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
SCE
Southern California Edison [Member]
Southern California Edison [Member]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Customer's percentage of total revenue
Customer's Percentage of Total Revenue
Customer's Percentage of Total Revenue
Cost of operations
Cost of Revenue
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Transaction and integration costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Development costs
Costs Incurred, Development Costs
Operating Income
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense
Net (Loss) Income
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Clearway Energy LLC
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Equity investment in affiliates
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.
Total Assets
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term debt
Elkhorn Ridge
Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC [Member]
Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC [Member]
San Juan Mesa
San Juan Mesa Wind Project, LLC [Member]
San Juan Mesa Wind Project, LLC [Member]
Avenal
Avenal [Member]
Avenal [Member]
Undistributed earnings from equity method investees
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees
Working capital
Business Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Working Capital
Business Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Working Capital
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Offsetting of Derivatives
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
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]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lease liability
Right-of-use assets, net
Lease period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Number of renewal options
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Options
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Options
Renewal period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Lease Agreements
Lease Agreements [Member]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
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]
Beginning balance
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Purchases
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases
Ending balance
Maturity - November 30, 2030
Maturity - November 30, 2030 [Member]
Maturity - November 30, 2030 [Member]
Maturity - May 15, 2031
Maturity - May 15, 2031 [Member]
Maturity - May 15, 2031 [Member]
Maturity - June 25, 2028
Maturity - June 25, 2028 [Member]
Maturity - June 25, 2028 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2041
Maturity - December 31, 2041 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2041 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2030
Maturity - December 31, 2030 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2030 [Member]
Maturity - March 31, 2026
Maturity - March 31, 2026 [Member]
Maturity - March 31, 2026 [Member]
Maturity - June 30, 2023
Maturity - June 30, 2023 [Member]
Maturity - June 30, 2023 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2029
Maturity - December 31, 2029 [Member]
Maturity - December 31, 2029 [Member]
Maturity - June14, 2020
Maturity - June14, 2020 [Member]
Maturity - June14, 2020 [Member]
Maturity - December 21, 2021
Maturity - December 21, 2021 [Member] [Member]
Maturity - December 21, 2021 [Member] [Member]
Maturity - September 30, 2036
Maturity - September 30, 2036 [Member]
Maturity - September 30, 2036 [Member]
Maturity - June 30, 2028
Maturity - June 30, 2028 [Member]
Maturity - June 30, 2028 [Member]
Maturity - May 31, 2023
Maturity - May 31, 2023 [Member]
Maturity - May 31, 2023 [Member]
Maturity - October 31, 2040
Maturity - October 31, 2040 [Member]
Maturity - October 31, 2040 [Member]
Maturity - September 30, 2027
Maturity - September 30, 2027 [Domain]
Maturity - September 30, 2027 [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
NRG Solar Alpine LLC
NRG Solar Alpine LLC [Member]
NRG Solar Alpine LLC [Member]
Avra Valley
Avra Valley [Member]
Avra Valley [Member]
AWAM
AWAM [Member]
AWAM [Member]
Blythe
Blythe [Member]
Blythe [Member]
Buckthorn Solar
Buckthorn Solar [Member]
Buckthorn Solar [Member]
El Segundo
El Segundo [Member]
El Segundo [Member]
Kansas South
Kansas South [Member]
Kansas South [Member]
Laredo Ridge
Laredo Ridge [Member]
Laredo Ridge [Member]
Roadrunner
Roadrunner [Member]
Roadrunner [Member]
South Trent
South Trent [Member]
South Trent [Member]
Tapestry Wind
Tapestry Wind [Member]
Tapestry Wind [Member]
Viento Funding II
Viento Funding II [Member]
Viento Funding II [Member]
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek [Member]
Walnut Creek [Member]
WCEP Holdings
WCEP Holdings [Member]
WCEP Holdings [Member]
% of Principal
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives
Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable — trade
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable — affiliates
Due from Affiliate, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepayments and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Other Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Derivative instruments
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total other assets
Current portion of long-term debt — external
External Current Debt
External Current Debt
Current portion of long-term debt — affiliate
Affiliate Current Debt
Affiliate Current Debt
Accounts payable — trade
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable — affiliate
Due to Affiliate, Current
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Current
Accrued interest expense
Interest Payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt — external
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Total Liabilities
Contributed capital
Members' Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Noncontrolling interest
Members' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Members' Equity
Total Liabilities and Members’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
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]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated OCL beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Reclassified from accumulated OCL to income due to realization of previously deferred amounts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Mark-to-market of cash flow hedge accounting contracts
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Accumulated OCL ending balance
Losses expected to be realized from OCL during the next 12 months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Derivative, collateral, right to reclaim cash
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative, collateral, obligation to return cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Management Service, Base
Management Service, Base [Member]
PML
PML [Member]
PML [Member]
NRG Yield
NRG Yield [Member]
NRG Yield [Member]
RENOM
RENOM [Member]
RENOM [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Administrative Services Agreements
Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
Administrative Services Agreement [Member]
Operations and Maintenance services
Operations and Maintenance services [Member]
Operations and Maintenance services [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to related party
Revenue from related parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Reimbursed costs
Total Emissions Credit Purchases
Total Emissions Credit Purchases
Steam energy, pph
Steam Energy
Steam Energy
Chilled water capacity, tons
Chilled Water Capacity
Chilled Water Capacity
Related party transaction term
Related Party Transaction Term
Related Party Transaction Term
CBAD Holdings, LLC
CBAD Holdings, LLC [Member]
CBAD Holdings, LLC [Member]
Assets:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities
Other current and non-current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities, Other
Total liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Net assets acquired
Net debt issuance costs
Contingent liability
Energy Center Minneapolis Series E Notes, due 2033
Energy Center Minneapolis Series E Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series E Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series F Notes, due 2033
Energy Center Minneapolis Series F Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series F Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series G Notes, due 2035
Energy Center Minneapolis Series G Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series G Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series H Notes, due 2037
Energy Center Minneapolis Series H Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series H Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series C, D, E, F, G, H Notes, due 2025-2037
Energy Center Minneapolis Series C Notes [Member]
Energy Center Minneapolis Series C Notes [Member]
Repayments of debt
Net borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Asset Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Other Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt — affiliate
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Members' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Amortization of financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Amortization of intangibles and out-of-market contracts
Amortization of Intangibles and Out of Market Contracts
The aggregate (income) expense recorded in earnings to allocate the cost of out-of-market contracts and intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash (income) expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method.
Loss on debt extinguishment
Right-of-use asset amortization
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Changes in derivative instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Loss on disposal of asset components
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Changes in prepaid and accrued capacity payments
Changes in Prepaid and Accrued Capacity Payments
Changes in Prepaid and Accrued Capacity Payments
Changes in other working capital
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Acquisition of assets
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired
Buyout of Wind TE Holdco non-controlling interest
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Net distributions and return of capital to NRG prior to the acquisition of Drop Down Assets
Proceeds from the issuance of class C units
Payments of distributions
Payments of Dividends
Supplemental Disclosures
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
(Reductions) Additions to fixed assets for accrued capital expenditures
Additions (reductions) to fixed assets for accrued capital expenditures
Additions (reductions) to fixed assets for accrued capital expenditures
Non-cash contributions from CEG, NRG, net of distributions
Payment of capital distributions and returns of capital, net of capital distributions, non-cash
Payment of capital distributions and returns of capital, net of capital distributions, non-cash
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Total operating costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Other Income (Expense)
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Total other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Members' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method and Variable Interest Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
2020
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Next Twelve Months
2021
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Two Years
2022
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Three Years
2023
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Four Years
2024
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Five Years
Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Thereafter
Total lease payments
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received
Future minimum lease commitments under operating leases
Long-term Purchase Commitment
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table Text Block]
5.375% Senior Notes due in 2024
3.5% Convertible Notes due 2019
3.5% Convertible Notes due 2019 [Member]
3.5% Convertible Notes due 2019 [Member]
3.25% Convertible Notes due 2020
3.25% Convertible Notes due 2020 [Member]
3.25% Convertible Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Percent of face value
Percent of face value
Percent of face value
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt instrument, repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Loss on extinguishment of deferred financing fees
Gain (Loss) On Extinguishment Of Deferred Financing Fees
Gain (Loss) On Extinguishment Of Deferred Financing Fees
Other Revenues
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Products And Services, Other [Member]
Less: Lease revenue
Less: Contract amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Revenue, Mark-to-market Hedging Activities
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of consolidated affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Consolidated Subsidiaries
This item represents the proportionate share of the parent in the earnings of the consolidated subsidiaries.
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]