Jointly Owned Utility Plant (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014 MW
Belle River [Member]
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items]
Total plant capacity	1,270
Investment (in millions)	$ 1,742
Accumulated depreciation (in millions)	993
Ludington [Member]
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items]
Total plant capacity	1,872
Ownership interest	49.00%
Investment (in millions)	412
Accumulated depreciation (in millions)	$ 175

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The total period end amount of plant in service and construction in progress net of accumulated depreciation for the utility's share of jointly owned electricity generation plant.

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The period end amount of accumulated depreciation in a jointly owned electricity generation plant.

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The proportionate share of interest (percent) in a jointly owned utility plant.

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