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Revenue recognition (Details 7) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accrued unbilled revenue at Montana-Dakota, Cascade and Intermountain	$ 107.4	$ 85.9

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Amount received for services rendered and products shipped, but not yet billed, for non-contractual agreements due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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