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Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Environmental Liabilities) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Minimum range of estimated future cost incurred for investigation, remediation and monitoring | $ 14
Maximum remaining estimated cost incurred for investigation, remediation and monitoring | 27
IPL [Member] |
Minimum range of estimated future cost incurred for investigation, remediation and monitoring | 12
Maximum remaining estimated cost incurred for investigation, remediation and monitoring | 24
Manufactured Gas Plant [Member] |
Total environmental liabilities | 16
Manufactured Gas Plant [Member] | IPL [Member] |
Total environmental liabilities | $ 13

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