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Guarantees and Indemnifications (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Guarantee Obligations Text Block
    Maximum Exposure    
Subsidiary Description (in millions)  Expiration Dates
          
Various Surety Bonds $69.2  2014 - 2016 (1)
          
Various NE Hydro Companies' Long-Term Debt $3.5  Unspecified
         
NUSCO and RRR Lease Payments for Vehicles and Real Estate  $17.7  2019 and 2024