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Leaseback Obligations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	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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The outstanding leaseback obligations related to combustion turbine units and qualified technological equipment and software.

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The number of units involved in leaseback transactions.

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The outstanding leaseback obligations.

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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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