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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) non-current deferred tax liabilities | $ 43.4
IPL [Member] |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) non-current deferred tax liabilities | 30.9
WPL [Member] |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) non-current deferred tax liabilities | $ 19.7

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