Related Party Transactions Narrative (Details) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - Ameren Illinois Company - Ameren Illinois Power Supply Agreements with Ameren Missouri	MWh $ / MWh
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Long-term Contract for Purchase of Electric Power, Related Party Contract, Fixed Power	667,000
Long-term Contract for Purchase of Electric Power, Related Party Contract, Fixed Power, Rate \| $ / MWh	36

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