Risk Management and Fair Values (Schedules Of Valuation Techniques) (Details) (Parent Company [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Parent Company [Member]
Range From Average Percentage for Electricity Options	40.00%
Range from Average Percentage for Fair Value of Electricity Swaps	3.00%
Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs on Fair Value of Electricity Options	$ 27
Fair Value of Electricity Options	44
Fair Value of Electricity Swaps	$ 5

The effect of significant unobservable inputs on the fair value of electricity options.

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The fair value of electricity options classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

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The fair value of electricity swaps classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy

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The range from the average percentage used when calculating the fair value of electricity options classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy

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The range from the average percentage used when calculating the fair value of electricity swaps classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy

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