Net volumes related to price risk management activities (Details) (CAD) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013 MMBTU MWh	Dec. 31, 2012 MWh MMBTU
Commodity contracts: [Abstract]
Electricity	14,000,000	11,000,000
Natural gas	106,000,000	86,000,000
Foreign currency exchange	7	7

Net volume associated with the reporting entity's derivative instruments recorded as of the balance sheet date having arisen from price risk management activities related to natural gas.

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Namespace Prefix:	por_
Data Type:	num:energyItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant