Redeemable Preferred Stock (Preferred Shares Outstanding) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Shares Outstanding	228,508
Carrying Value	$ 18.4	$ 18.4
DP&L [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Shares Outstanding	228,508
Par Value	22.9	22.9
DP&L Series A [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Rate	3.75%
Redemption Price	$ 102
Shares Outstanding	93,280
Carrying Value	7.4	7.4
DP&L Series A [Member] \| DP&L [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Rate	3.75%
Redemption Price	$ 102
Shares Outstanding	93,280
Par Value	9.3	9.3
DP&L Series B [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Rate	3.75%
Redemption Price	$ 103
Shares Outstanding	69,398
Carrying Value	5.6	5.6
DP&L Series B [Member] \| DP&L [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Rate	3.75%
Redemption Price	$ 103
Shares Outstanding	69,398
Par Value	7.0	7.0
DP&L Series C [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Rate	3.90%
Redemption Price	$ 101
Shares Outstanding	65,830
Carrying Value	5.4	5.4
DP&L Series C [Member] \| DP&L [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Rate	3.90%
Redemption Price	$ 101
Shares Outstanding	65,830
Par Value	$ 6.6	$ 6.6

Amount to be paid per share that is classified as temporary equity by entity upon redemption. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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The aggregate amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as temporary equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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The number of securities classified as temporary equity that have been issued and are held by the entity's shareholders. Securities outstanding equals securities issued minus securities held in treasury. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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