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Derivative Instruments (Gross Derivative Contract Positions Outstanding Relating To Energy And Weather Derivatives Trading Activities) (Details) | Mar. 31, 2012 Btu | Dec. 31, 2011 Btu
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Energy [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 465,396,010 | [1] | 240,363,364 | [1]
Temperature [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount per Unit | 21,596,501 | [1] | 14,917,438 | [1]
Agriculture [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | 13,073,000 | [1] | 6,098,000 | [1]
Precipitation [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount per Unit | 3,174,114 | [1] | 65,000 | [1]
Wind [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount per Unit | 513 | [1] | 712 | [1]
[1] | Represents the sum of gross long and gross short derivative contracts.

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- Definition Aggregate notional amount of derivative expressed in nonmonetary units. For example, the number of barrels specified in a fuel oil forward purchase contract. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Article 12 + Details
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