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Redeemable Stocks of Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount | $ 1,283 | $ 1,321
Cajuina Wind Complex |  |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 35.50% |
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. [Member] |  |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount | $ 771 | 782
Clean Energy |  |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount | 412 | 436
Potengi |  |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Preferred, Carrying Amount | $ 17 | 17
Cajuina Wind Complex |  |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Sale of Stock, Description of Transaction | 24 |
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction | $ 12 |
AES Clean Energy Development |  |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount | $ 83 | $ 86

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