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Benefit Plans (Carrying Value Of Entity's Deferred Compensation Obligations Interest And Equity Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Carrying value of deferred compensation obligations | $ 19.4 | $ 18.3
IPL [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Carrying value of deferred compensation obligations | $ 4.6 | $ 5.0

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