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Related Parties (Net Intercompany Payables) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
IPL [Member]
Net Intercompany Payables	$ 82.0	$ 79.0
WPL [Member]
Net Intercompany Payables	$ 48.0	$ 42.0

Receivables to be collected from (obligations owed to) related parties, net as of the balance sheet date where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth.

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