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Commitments And Contingencies (Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Facility Breach) (Details) (Union Electric Company, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Union Electric Company
 
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Litigation Settlement, Amount $ 27us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmount
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Insurance Settlements Receivable $ 41us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivable
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