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Note 3 - Regulated Operations (Details) - Change in Net Position of Deferred and Accrued Natural Gas Costs (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Accrued natural gas costs [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued natural gas costs [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Accrued natural gas costs [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Deferred Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Deferred Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Note 3 - Regulated Operations (Details) - Change in Net Position of Deferred and Accrued Natural Gas Costs [Line Items]                      
Deferred natural gas costs $ 250 [1] $ 72 [1] $ 114 [1]           $ 161 [1] $ 1 [1]    [1]
Deferred natural gas costs 228 (43)             161    
Accrued natural gas costs (161) [1] (238) [1] (183) [1] (24) [1] (92) [1] (133) [1]          
Accrued natural gas costs       109              
Total (1)             137 [2] (133) [2]      
Total (1)             $ 270 [2]        
[1] Amounts revised to include prior period adjustments. See Note 13 for additional information.
[2] The $270 million change resulted from increased natural gas prices during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013, primarily driven by colder weather experienced in the current quarter. These costs will be fully recovered in future periods.