v2.4.0.8
Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative asset $ 12.4   $ 12.4   $ 19.2
Derivative liability 2.1   2.1   1.9
Gains (losses) 4.2 (2.3) 5.4 (29.1)  
Derivative Instruments (Textuals)          
Collateral in margin accounts 2.6   2.6   2.9
Other Deferred Charges and Other Assets [Member]
         
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Long-term portion of derivative assets 0.8   0.8    
Other Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities [Member]
         
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Long-term portion of derivative liabilities 0.2   0.2    
Natural Gas [Member]
         
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative asset 3.1   3.1   3.0
Derivative liability 2.1   2.1   1.9
Volume of derivative instruments 6.3 million Dth 17.2 million Dth 36.4 million Dth 56.0 million Dth  
Gains (losses) (1.1) (5.3) (5.7) (35.7)  
Fuel Oil [Member]
         
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative asset 0.3   0.3   0.4
Derivative liability 0   0   0
Volume of derivative instruments 2.5 million gallons 1.7 million gallons 6.2 million gallons 5.5 million gallons  
Gains (losses) (0.1) 0.1 0.1 1.5  
Ftrs [Member]
         
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative asset 5.6   5.6   4.7
Derivative liability 0   0   0
Volume of derivative instruments 6,322 MW 5,927 MW 17,410 MW 16,581 MW  
Gains (losses) 5.4 2.9 11.0 5.1  
Coal [Member]
         
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative asset 3.4   3.4   11.1
Derivative liability $ 0   $ 0   $ 0