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Derivative Instruments (Details 4) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Outstanding net asset (liability) [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Outstanding net asset (liability), Beginning Balance | $ (120) | $ (128) | $ (135) | $ (140)
Unrealized loss | (6) | (24) | (18) | (39)
Purchases |  |  | 4 | 12
Settlements | 12 | 14 | 35 | 29
Outstanding net asset (liability), Ending Balance | (114) | (138) | (114) | (138)
NUGs |  |  |  |
Outstanding net asset (liability) [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Outstanding net asset (liability), Beginning Balance | (124) | (140) | (136) | (151)
Unrealized loss | (6) | (20) | (17) | (36)
Purchases |  |  | 0 | 0
Settlements | 12 | 17 | 35 | 44
Outstanding net asset (liability), Ending Balance | (118) | (143) | (118) | (143)
Regulated FTRs |  |  |  |
Outstanding net asset (liability) [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Outstanding net asset (liability), Beginning Balance | 4 | 12 | 1 | 11
Unrealized loss | 0 | (4) | (1) | (3)
Purchases |  |  | 4 | 12
Settlements | 0 | (3) | 0 | (15)
Outstanding net asset (liability), Ending Balance | $ 4 | $ 5 | $ 4 | $ 5

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- Definition Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments purchases + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at fair value net. + References No definition available. + Details
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