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Leaseback Obligations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2003 Units | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012
Leaseback Obligations |  |  |
Proceeds prior to 2004 | $ 945 |  |
Number of new peaking combustion turbine units | 24 |  |
Proceeds in 2003 | 389 |  |
CT and QTE outstanding leaseback obligation |  | 824 | 825
SSSL undivided interest |  | 90.00% |
Southaven leaseback obligation |  | $ 375 | $ 378

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- Definition The outstanding leaseback obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Proceeds received from entering into a leaseback transaction for qualified technological equipment and software in 2003. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition SSSL's ownership interest in the combined cycle combustion turbine facility in Southhaven, Mississippi. + References No definition available. + Details
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