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Debt - Subsidiary Non-recourse Debt in Default or Accelerated (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Debt Default Amount	$ 896
Maritza [Member]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Net Assets	569
Kavarna [Member]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Net Assets	78
Covenant Violation [Member] | Maritza [Member]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Debt Default Amount	720
Covenant Violation [Member] | Kavarna [Member]
Nonrecourse Debt Default [Line Items]
Debt Default Amount	$ 176

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- Definition

Amount of outstanding debt or borrowing associated with any securities or credit agreement for which there has been a default in principal, interest, sinking fund, or redemption provisions, or any breach of covenant that existed at the end of the period and subsequently has not been cured.

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- Definition

Amount of net assets (liabilities).

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