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Redeemable Preferred Stock Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 IPL [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 IPL [Member] Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] 8.375% [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Alliant Energy and IPL [Member] Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] 8.375% [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 WPL [Member] Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] 4.40% through 6.50% [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 WPL [Member] Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] 4.40% [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 WPL [Member] Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] 6.50% [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Alliant Energy and WPL [Member] Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] 4.40% through 6.50% [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock redeemed during period (in shares) |  | 6,000,000 |  | 1,049,225 |  |  |
Preferred stock series | 5.10% | 8.375% |  |  | 4.40% | 6.50% |
Preferred stock redeemed during period, value |  | $ 150 |  | $ 61 |  |  |
Preferred stock redemption charge |  |  | $ 5 |  |  |  | $ 1

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