FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS & DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated loss expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months	$ 4
TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated loss expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months	$ 3

The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

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