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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Unconsolidated variable interest | $ 71 | $ 74
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 259 | 260
Corporate owned life insurance, borrowings | 110 | 110
Ameren Illinois Company |  |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance | 120 | 118
Corporate owned life insurance, borrowings | 110 | $ 110
Partnership Funding Commitment |  |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Outstanding funding commitments | $ 34 |

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