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Notes Receivable (Disclosure of Delinquency Status of EnerBank's Consumer Loans) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Total Outstanding | $ 439 | [1] | $ 386 | [1]
EnerBank USA [Member] |  |  |  |
Past Due 30-59 Days | 1 |  |  |
Past Due 60-89 Days | 1 |  |  |
Past Due Over 90 Days |  |  |  |
Total Delinquent | 2 |  |  |
Current | 437 |  |  |
Total Outstanding | $ 439 |  | $ 386 |
[1] | 1 Includes current portion of notes receivable of $16 million at September 30, 2011 and $11 million at December 31, 2010.

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