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Debt (Corporate Revolving Facility and other Letters of Credit Facilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 Corporate Revolving Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Corporate Revolving Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 CDH [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 CDH [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Various Project Financing Facilities [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Various Project Financing Facilities [Member] | Jun. 30, 2013 Corporate Revolving Facility Amendment No. 1 [Member] | Jun. 30, 2013 Corporate Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.25% | 3.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding | $ 630 | $ 626 | $ 242 | $ 243 | $ 218 | $ 253 | $ 170 | $ 130 |  |
Term loan interest rate spread option Prime Rate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.25% | 2.25%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.50% | 0.75%

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