v2.4.0.8
Assets and Liabilities with Recurring Fair Value Measurements Quantitative Info on Level 3 (Details) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Physical Power [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information Power
$ 7,000,000
Physical Power [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information Power
28.92
Physical Power [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information Power
53.15
Power Congestion Products [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information Power
7,000,000
7,000,000
Power Congestion Products [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information Power
(8.79)
(8.79)
Power Congestion Products [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information Power
$ 11.53
$ 11.53
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