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Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies - Environmental Matters (Details) (Boswell Unit 4 [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013
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Boswell Unit 4 [Member] |
Schedule of Utility Generating Facilities [Line Items] |
Estimated Capital Expenditures | $ 310
Minimum Payment Obligation in 2014 | 61.1
Minimum Payment Obligation in 2015 | $ 25.7

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- Definition Minimum amount of other commitment maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for commitments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Excludes commitments explicitly modeled in this taxonomy, including but not limited to, long-term and short-term purchase commitments, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, supply commitments, registration payment arrangements, leases, debt, product warranties, guarantees, environmental remediation obligations, and pensions. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Minimum amount of other commitment maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for commitments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Excludes commitments explicitly modeled in this taxonomy, including but not limited to, long-term and short-term purchase commitments, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, supply commitments, registration payment arrangements, leases, debt, product warranties, guarantees, environmental remediation obligations, and pensions. + References No definition available. + Details
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