Asset Retirement Obligations (Details Textuals) - Fermi 2	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items]
Nuclear decommissioning liabilities funded through surcharge and included in ARO balance	$ 1,800,000,000
Liabilities balance upon completion of decommissioning	$ 0

Nuclear Decommissioning Liabilities Funded Through Surcharge and Included In ARO Balance

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