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Supplemental Cash Flows Information (MEC) (Tables) (MidAmerican Energy Company [Member])
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member]
  
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
The summary of supplemental cash flow disclosures as of and for the years ending December 31 is as follows (in millions):
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized
$
109

 
$
123

 
$
156

Income taxes received, net
$
36

 
$
692

 
$
221

 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing transactions:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable related to utility plant additions
$
117

 
$
122

 
$
102

Deferred payments on equipment purchased for wind-powered generation(1)
$
—

 
$
406

 
$
647


(1)
In conjunction with the construction of wind-powered generating facilities, MidAmerican Energy accrued in gross utility plant in service amounts it was not contractually obligated to pay until a stated future date. The obligation related to amounts accrued in 2011 was paid in December 2013. Refer to Note 8 for additional information.