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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Discontinued Operations (Textuals) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
MW
Dec. 31, 2013
MW
Dec. 31, 2012
MW
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2013
Guadalupe Energy Center [Member]
MW
Dec. 31, 2013
Guadalupe Expansion Capacity [Member]
MW
Dec. 31, 2012
Bosque Energy Center [Member]
MW
Dec. 31, 2012
Riverside Energy Center [Member]
MW
Dec. 31, 2012
Broad River Energy Center [Member]
MW
Dec. 27, 2012
Broad River Energy Center [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                    
Power generation capacity 9,027 9,027 8,255   1,050 400 800 603 847  
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets               $ 402 $ 423  
Number of 525 MW generation blocks to be acquired in the Guadalupe acquisition 2                  
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired         625 15 432      
Block one power generation capacity             250      
Block two power generation capacity             550      
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets   $ 0 $ 222 $ 0       $ 7 $ 215  
Ownership percentage before divestiture of business                   100.00%