Rate And Regulatory Matters (Narrative-Missouri) (Detail) - Electric Distribution - Union Electric Company $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Final Rate Order [Member]
Rate And Regulatory Matters [Line Items]
Revenue Requirement	$ 3,400
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount	92
Components of Rate Increase - Net Energy Costs [Member]
Rate And Regulatory Matters [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount	54
Components of Rate Increase - Regulatory Amortizations [Member]
Rate And Regulatory Matters [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 26