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Carrying amount of an asset that is legally restricted for purposes of settling an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of asset retirement obligations incurred during the period.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the asset retirement obligation from changes in the amount or timing of the estimated cash flows associated with the settlement of the obligation.

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Amount of a decommissioning liability associated with a legal obligation that a firm incurs when it constructs or operates an asset that must eventually be withdrawn from active service. This may include operating assets such as nuclear power plants or shipping vessels.

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
ARO liabilities			$ 45	$ 612
Revision of estimate			(12)	(69)
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
ARO liabilities			0	86
Revision of estimate			4	(176)
Settlement of decommissioning liabilities	$ 4,000		4,500	4,000
Cook Nuclear Plant \| INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Revision of reclamation costs	176
ARO decommissioning liability	$ 2,000		$ 2,100	$ 2,000
CCR Rule Revision
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
ARO liabilities		$ 602
Revision of estimate		$ 72