Derivative Financial Instruments Textuals (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative:
Compliance Program Costs	$ 2,590	$ 1,178	$ 4,757	$ 9,194
Commodity Contracts \| Forward Contracts
Derivative:
Notional Amount of Fair Value Hedge Instruments	333,000		333,000

The expense charged against earnings for the periodic recognition of capitalized costs related to purchasing power, fuel, or emission credits. These items may be purchased in one accounting period but are deducted from earnings over time through amortization.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

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-Subparagraph (b)

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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 225

-SubTopic 10

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