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Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies - North Dakota Wind Development (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 kV Miles
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DC Transmission Line from Square Butte [Member] |
North Dakota Wind Development [Line Items] |
Transmission Line Length (Miles) | 465
Transmission Line Capacity (kV) | 250
Bison Wind Energy Center [Member] |
North Dakota Wind Development [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity (MW) | 292
Bison 4 [Member] |
North Dakota Wind Development [Line Items] |
Generating Capacity (MW) | 205
Estimated Capital Expenditures, Including Past Expenditures | $ 345
Capital Cost Spent to Date | $ 288

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