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Commitments and Contingencies (Capital Spending and Development) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Kansas Star | Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Other Commitment, Time Period | 15 years

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