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Derivative Financial Instruments (Maximum Exposure If Counterparties Fail To Perform On Contracts) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Concentration Risk [Line Items]  
Maximum exposure to counterparties related to derivative contracts $ 5us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRiskFinancialInstrumentMaximumExposure
Union Electric Company  
Concentration Risk [Line Items]  
Maximum exposure to counterparties related to derivative contracts $ 5us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRiskFinancialInstrumentMaximumExposure
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