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Regulatory Matters Regulatory Matters (Tax Benefit Riders) (Details) (Alliant Energy and IPL [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Electric tax benefit rider [Member] |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |
Regulatory liabilities | $ 23.0
Gas tax benefit rider [Member] |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |
Regulatory liabilities | 3.0
Tax benefit riders [Member] |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |
Regulatory liabilities | $ 26.0

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