Accounting for derivative instruments - forecasted trans (Details) kJ in Millions, MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
kJ
MMBTU
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Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
kJ
MMBTU
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| Natural gas swaps | ||
| Derivative instruments | ||
| Volume of forecasted transactions, energy (swaps: Mmbtu, agreements: joules) | MMBTU | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| Gas purchase agreements | ||
| Derivative instruments | ||
| Volume of forecasted transactions, energy (swaps: Mmbtu, agreements: joules) | kJ | 17.2 | 25.0 |
| Interest rate swaps | ||
| Derivative instruments | ||
| Volume of forecasted transactions, (in dollars) | $ | $ 520.4 | $ 302.3 |