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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
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Accrued natural gas costs [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued natural gas costs [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Accrued natural gas costs [Member]
Jun. 30, 2014
Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Jun. 30, 2014
Deferred Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Natural Gas Costs [Member]
Jun. 30, 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 $ 165 [1] $ 74 [1] $ 114 [1]           $ 79 [1] $ 1 [1]    [1]
Deferred natural gas costs 129 (40)             79    
Accrued natural gas costs (149) [1] (216) [1] (183) [1] (41) [1] (92) [1] (130) [1]          
Accrued natural gas costs       89              
Total (1)             38 [2] (130) [2]      
Total (1)             $ 168 [2]        
[1] Amounts revised to include prior period adjustments. See Note 13 for additional information.
[2] The $168 million change resulted from increased natural gas prices during the first half of 2014 compared to the first half of 2013, primarily driven by colderweather experienced in 2014. These costs will be fully recovered in future periods.