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Common Equity (Capital Transactions With Subsidiaries) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Common stock dividends $ 199.3 $ 188.1 $ 174.6
IPL [Member]
     
Common stock dividends 122.9 73.4 0
Repayments of capital 0 (100.7) (118.2)
Total distributions from common equity 122.9 174.1 118.2
WPL [Member]
     
Common stock dividends 112.0 112.1 109.5
Repayments of capital 0 0 0
Total distributions from common equity 112.0 112.1 109.5
Resources [Member]
     
Common stock dividends 0 0 0
Repayments of capital 0 0 (65.0)
Total distributions from common equity $ 0 $ 0 $ 65.0