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Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Arrangements Bridge Loan (Details) (Bridge Loan [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Nov. 01, 2013
days
Bridge Loan [Member]
 
Short-term Debt [Line Items]  
Bridge term loan facility $ 900us-gaap_BridgeLoan
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Bridge term loan facility agreement term 364nwe_NumberOfDaysForBridgeLoanTerm
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