Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Excise Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Excise tax expense	$ 213	$ 215	$ 213
Union Electric Company
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Excise tax expense	156	151	152
Ameren Illinois Company
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Excise tax expense	$ 57	$ 64	$ 61