Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
5.1% [Member] \| Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] \| IPL [Member]
Cumulative preferred stock rate	5.10%

The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on preferred stock.

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