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Commitments And Contingencies (MPG Site Estimated Future Costs And Recorded Liabilities) (Details) - Manufactured Gas Plant Sites [Member] $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Minimum range of estimated future costs | $ 11
Maximum range of estimated future costs | 29
Current and non-current environmental liabilities | 16
IPL [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Minimum range of estimated future costs | 10
Maximum range of estimated future costs | 26
Current and non-current environmental liabilities | 13
WPL [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Minimum range of estimated future costs | 1
Maximum range of estimated future costs | 3
Current and non-current environmental liabilities | $ 3

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