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Financial and Other Derivative Instruments (Fair Value of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Current $ 3us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsCurrent $ 3us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsCurrent
Financial Transmission Rights [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Current $ 3us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsCurrent
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= dteelectric_FinancialTransmissionRightsMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember
$ 3us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsCurrent
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= dteelectric_FinancialTransmissionRightsMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember