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Leaseback Obligations Leaseback Obligations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2003 Units	Aug. 09, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Nov. 29, 2011 Agencies
Leaseback Obligations
Proceeds prior to 2004		$ 945
Number of new peaking combustion turbine units in leaseback transactions		24
Proceeds in 2003		389
CT/QTE outstanding leaseback obligation	761			825
SSSL's former ownership interest			90.00%
Outstanding Southaven leaseback obligation			364
Lease term			20 years
Seven States Return	$ 9
Number of credit rating agencies					1

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- Definition

The outstanding leaseback obligations related to combustion turbine units and qualified technological equipment and software.

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Total amount of future semi-annaul cash distributions declared to profits interest-holder of limited liability company (LLC).

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The number of units involved in leaseback transactions.

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The term of the lease.

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Number of credit rating agencies

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The outstanding leaseback obligation related to Southaven.

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Proceeds received from entering into a leaseback transaction for qualified technological equipment and software in 2003.

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Proceeds received prior to 2004 by entering into leaseback transactions for 24 new peaking combustion turbine units.

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SSSL's ownership interest in the combined cycle combustion turbine facility in Southhaven, Mississippi.

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