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Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Fair Value Measurements for Postretirement Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 371.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets    
Postretirement [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 3.3us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
/ us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis
= us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember
3.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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= us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember
4.2us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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= us-gaap_OtherPostretirementBenefitPlansDefinedBenefitMember
JP Morgan Core Bond Fund [Member] | Postretirement [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 3.2us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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3.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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Level 1 [Member] | JP Morgan Core Bond Fund [Member] | Postretirement [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 3.2us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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$ 3.7us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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= dpl_JpMorganCoreBondFundMember
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= us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member