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Regulatory Matters (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Regulatory Matters [Abstract] 
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
        At At  
  Type of Amortization   September 30, December 31,
$ in millions Recovery (a) Through   2011 2010
Regulatory Assets:            
Deferred recoverable income taxes B/C Ongoing $ 26.6 $ 29.9
Pension benefits C Ongoing   76.6   81.1
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt C Ongoing   13.3   14.3
Regional transmission organization costs D 2014   4.4   5.5
TCRR, transmission, ancillary and other PJM-related costs F Ongoing   7.7   11.8
Deferred storm costs - 2008 D     17.7   16.9
Power plant emission fees C Ongoing   7.1   6.6
CCEM smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure costs D     6.6   6.6
CCEM energy efficiency program costs F Ongoing   8.0   4.8
Other costs       10.2   11.5
Total regulatory assets     $ 178.2 $ 189.0
 
Regulatory Liabilities:            
Estimated costs of removal - regulated property     $ 111.7 $ 107.9
Postretirement benefits       5.4   6.1
Fuel and purchased power recovery costs C Ongoing   16.0   10.0
Total regulatory liabilities     $ 133.1 $ 124.0

 

(a)      B – Balance has an offsetting liability resulting in no impact on rate base. C – Recovery of incurred costs without a rate of return.
  D – Recovery not yet determined, but is probable of occurring in future rate proceedings. F – Recovery of incurred costs plus rate of return.