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Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI $ (337,000,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 192,000,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 25,000,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 217,000,000 133,000,000 (89,000,000)
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 5,000,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (115,000,000) (337,000,000)  
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 9,347,000,000 8,785,000,000 8,942,000,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 523,000,000 619,000,000 629,000,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 1,491,000,000 1,169,000,000 1,191,000,000
Other Operation Expense 2,904,000,000 2,962,000,000 2,868,000,000
Maintenance Expense 1,179,000,000 1,115,000,000 1,236,000,000
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 1,743,000,000 1,782,000,000 1,655,000,000
Interest Expense 906,000,000 988,000,000 933,000,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (684,000,000) (604,000,000) (818,000,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest and Investment Income 58,000,000 8,000,000 27,000,000
Interest Expense 906,000,000 988,000,000 933,000,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (684,000,000) (604,000,000) (818,000,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (684,000,000) (604,000,000) (818,000,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (38,000,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 9,347,000,000 8,785,000,000 8,942,000,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 523,000,000 619,000,000 629,000,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 1,491,000,000 1,169,000,000 1,191,000,000
Other Operation Expense 2,904,000,000 2,962,000,000 2,868,000,000
Maintenance Expense 1,179,000,000 1,115,000,000 1,236,000,000
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 1,743,000,000 1,782,000,000 1,655,000,000
Interest Expense 906,000,000 988,000,000 933,000,000
Ending Balance in AOCI (23,000,000) (38,000,000)  
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Other Temporary Investments      
Interest and Investment Income 58,000,000 8,000,000 27,000,000
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI   (23,000,000) 11,000,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (29,000,000) (33,000,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (38,000,000) (23,000,000)
Securities Available for Sale [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 4,000,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 3,000,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 3,000,000    
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 0    
Ending Balance in AOCI 7,000,000 4,000,000  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest and Investment Income   0  
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Other Temporary Investments      
Balance in AOCI 4,000,000 2,000,000  
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   2,000,000  
Interest and Investment Income   0  
Balance in AOCI   4,000,000  
Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 112,000,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 22,000,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 22,000,000    
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 0    
Ending Balance in AOCI 134,000,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (415,000,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 177,000,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 177,000,000    
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 5,000,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (233,000,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 217,000,000 133,000,000 (89,000,000)
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 5,000,000    
Commodity [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 0 (8,000,000)  
Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (8,000,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 10,000,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (2,000,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 8,000,000    
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 0    
Ending Balance in AOCI 0 (8,000,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,000,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,000,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,000,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,000,000)    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (8,000,000) (3,000,000) 7,000,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (15,000,000) (5,000,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (8,000,000) (3,000,000)
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI (23,000,000) (30,000,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (30,000,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 2,000,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 5,000,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 7,000,000    
Pension and OPEB Adjustment Related to Mitchell Plant 0    
Ending Balance in AOCI (23,000,000) (30,000,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 5,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 5,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 5,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 5,000,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (30,000,000) (20,000,000) 4,000,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (14,000,000) (28,000,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (30,000,000) (20,000,000)
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 25,000,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 25,000,000    
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 3,000,000    
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 1,000,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues   (5,000,000) (3,000,000)
Purchased Electricity for Resale   13,000,000 (2,000,000)
Other Operation Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   0 (1,000,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   2,000,000 [1] 2,000,000 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 4,000,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Interest Expense   4,000,000 4,000,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 4,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 4,000,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   4,000,000 4,000,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 4,000,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 4,000,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,000,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 1,000,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues   (5,000,000) (3,000,000)
Purchased Electricity for Resale   13,000,000 (2,000,000)
Other Operation Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Interest Expense   4,000,000 4,000,000
Property, Plant and Equipment   0 (1,000,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   2,000,000 [1] 2,000,000 [1]
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Securities Available for Sale [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 0    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Interest Expense 0    
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest and Investment Income 0    
Interest Expense 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Interest Expense 0    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Other Temporary Investments      
Interest and Investment Income 0    
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 22,000,000    
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 34,000,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 34,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 34,000,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 34,000,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) (21,000,000)    
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 55,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 34,000,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000,000    
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (1,000,000) 0 1,000,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues (10,000,000) (5,000,000) (3,000,000)
Purchased Electricity for Resale 8,000,000 13,000,000 (2,000,000)
Other Operation Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment 0 0 (1,000,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 2,000,000 [1] 2,000,000 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity (3,000,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Interest Expense   0 0
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (3,000,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (3,000,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   0 0
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (3,000,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (3,000,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (1,000,000) 0 1,000,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues (10,000,000) (5,000,000) (3,000,000)
Purchased Electricity for Resale 8,000,000 13,000,000 (2,000,000)
Other Operation Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (1,000,000)
Interest Expense   0 0
Property, Plant and Equipment 0 0 (1,000,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 2,000,000 [1] 2,000,000 [1]
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 0
Generation & Marketing Revenues   0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale   0 0
Other Operation Expense   0 0
Maintenance Expense   0 0
Property, Plant and Equipment   0 0
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 7,000,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Interest Expense 7,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 7,000,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 7,000,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 7,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 7,000,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 7,000,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 0
Generation & Marketing Revenues   0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale   0 0
Other Operation Expense   0 0
Maintenance Expense   0 0
Interest Expense 7,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
Property, Plant and Equipment   0 0
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Appalachian Power Co [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (29,898,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 30,433,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 2,416,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 32,849,000 28,645,000 (10,520,000)
Ending Balance in AOCI 2,951,000 (29,898,000)  
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 3,059,577,000 2,948,762,000 2,835,481,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 10,345,000 9,970,000 9,942,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 232,702,000 211,133,000 305,647,000
Other Operation Expense 311,975,000 332,936,000 316,995,000
Maintenance Expense 273,164,000 211,702,000 197,002,000
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 342,643,000 344,293,000 270,529,000
Interest Expense 192,982,000 202,074,000 204,623,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (132,935,000) (165,527,000) (89,860,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 192,982,000 202,074,000 204,623,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (132,935,000) (165,527,000) (89,860,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (132,935,000) (165,527,000) (89,860,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 3,059,577,000 2,948,762,000 2,835,481,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 10,345,000 9,970,000 9,942,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 232,702,000 211,133,000 305,647,000
Other Operation Expense 311,975,000 332,936,000 316,995,000
Maintenance Expense 273,164,000 211,702,000 197,002,000
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 342,643,000 344,293,000 270,529,000
Interest Expense 192,982,000 202,074,000 204,623,000
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI   (285,000) (56,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (1,310,000) (2,450,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   1,433,000 (285,000)
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 19,118,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,433,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 1,433,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 20,551,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (50,449,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 29,665,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 29,665,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (20,784,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 32,849,000 28,645,000 (10,520,000)
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 94,000 (644,000)  
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (644,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 768,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (30,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 738,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 94,000 (644,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (30,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (30,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (30,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (30,000)    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (644,000) (1,309,000) (273,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (1,310,000) (2,077,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (644,000) (1,309,000)
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 3,090,000 2,077,000  
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 2,077,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,013,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 1,013,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 3,090,000 2,077,000  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,013,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,013,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,013,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,013,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 2,077,000 1,024,000 217,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   0 (373,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   2,077,000 1,024,000
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 2,416,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,416,000    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 983,000    
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   (16,000) 249,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale   440,000 62,000
Other Operation Expense   (25,000) (95,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (169,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (14,000) (175,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   1,590,000 [1] 1,169,000 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 1,513,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   1,053,000 1,180,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 1,513,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,513,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 530,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 983,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   1,053,000 1,180,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,513,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 530,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 983,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,513,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 530,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 983,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 983,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   (16,000) 249,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale   440,000 62,000
Other Operation Expense   (25,000) (95,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (169,000)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   1,053,000 1,180,000
Property, Plant and Equipment   (14,000) (175,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   1,590,000 [1] 1,169,000 [1]
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,433,000    
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 2,205,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 2,205,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,205,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 772,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,205,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 772,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) (5,129,000)    
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 7,334,000    
Change in Funded Status 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,205,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 772,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,433,000    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (80,000) (16,000) 249,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 90,000 440,000 62,000
Other Operation Expense (37,000) (25,000) (95,000)
Maintenance Expense (31,000) 0 (169,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (35,000) (14,000) (175,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 47,000 [1] 1,590,000 [1] 1,169,000 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity (46,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (46,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (46,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (46,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (46,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (80,000) (16,000) 249,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 90,000 440,000 62,000
Other Operation Expense (37,000) (25,000) (95,000)
Maintenance Expense (31,000) 0 (169,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (35,000) (14,000) (175,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 47,000 [1] 1,590,000 [1] 1,169,000 [1]
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 1,559,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense 1,559,000 1,053,000 1,180,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 1,559,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,559,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 1,559,000 1,053,000 1,180,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,559,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,559,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense 1,559,000 1,053,000 1,180,000
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (28,883,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 11,237,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 2,137,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 13,374,000 (662,000) (7,332,000)
Ending Balance in AOCI (15,509,000) (28,883,000)  
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 2,022,257,000 1,810,069,000 1,770,447,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 2,916,000 4,582,000 15,086,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 151,404,000 117,860,000 121,375,000
Other Operation Expense 564,012,000 583,865,000 540,595,000
Maintenance Expense 195,892,000 172,562,000 229,883,000
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 177,727,000 146,619,000 133,394,000
Interest Expense 97,710,000 102,739,000 97,665,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (75,111,000) (39,344,000) (51,760,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 97,710,000 102,739,000 97,665,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (75,111,000) (39,344,000) (51,760,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (75,111,000) (39,344,000) (51,760,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 2,022,257,000 1,810,069,000 1,770,447,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 2,916,000 4,582,000 15,086,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 151,404,000 117,860,000 121,375,000
Other Operation Expense 564,012,000 583,865,000 540,595,000
Maintenance Expense 195,892,000 172,562,000 229,883,000
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 177,727,000 146,619,000 133,394,000
Interest Expense 97,710,000 102,739,000 97,665,000
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI   (15,284,000) (8,685,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (6,764,000) (8,207,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (20,093,000) (15,284,000)
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 4,201,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 700,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 700,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 4,901,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (12,991,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 8,511,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 8,511,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (4,480,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 13,374,000 (662,000) (7,332,000)
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 46,000 (446,000)  
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (446,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 477,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 15,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 492,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 46,000 (446,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 15,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 15,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 15,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 15,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (446,000) (819,000) (178,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (987,000) (1,294,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (446,000) (819,000)
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI (15,976,000) (19,647,000)  
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (19,647,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 2,249,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,422,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 3,671,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (15,976,000) (19,647,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,422,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,422,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,422,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,422,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (19,647,000) (14,465,000) (8,507,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (5,777,000) (6,913,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (19,647,000) (14,465,000)
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 2,137,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,137,000    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,437,000    
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   (43,000) 544,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale   1,151,000 79,000
Other Operation Expense   (14,000) (71,000)
Maintenance Expense   (2,000) (64,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (10,000) (90,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   278,000 [1] 255,000 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 2,211,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   595,000 955,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 2,211,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,211,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 774,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,437,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   595,000 955,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,211,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 774,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,437,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,211,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 774,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,437,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,437,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   (43,000) 544,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale   1,151,000 79,000
Other Operation Expense   (14,000) (71,000)
Maintenance Expense   (2,000) (64,000)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   595,000 955,000
Property, Plant and Equipment   (10,000) (90,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   278,000 [1] 255,000 [1]
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 700,000    
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 1,078,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 1,078,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,078,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 378,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,078,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 378,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) (794,000)    
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 1,872,000    
Change in Funded Status 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,078,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 378,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 700,000    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (155,000) (43,000) 544,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 219,000 1,151,000 79,000
Other Operation Expense (23,000) (14,000) (71,000)
Maintenance Expense (14,000) (2,000) (64,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (20,000) (10,000) (90,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 16,000 [1] 278,000 [1] 255,000 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 23,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 23,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 23,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 23,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 23,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (155,000) (43,000) 544,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 219,000 1,151,000 79,000
Other Operation Expense (23,000) (14,000) (71,000)
Maintenance Expense (14,000) (2,000) (64,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (20,000) (10,000) (90,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 16,000 [1] 278,000 [1] 255,000 [1]
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 2,188,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense 2,188,000 595,000 955,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 2,188,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,188,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 2,188,000 595,000 955,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,188,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,188,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense 2,188,000 595,000 955,000
Ohio Power Co [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (165,725,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 66,400,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 11,172,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 77,572,000 31,997,000 (17,567,000)
Distribution of Cook Coal Terminal to Parent (2,651,000)    
Distribution of OPCo Generation to Parent (3,005,374,000)    
Ending Balance in AOCI 7,079,000 (165,725,000)  
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 3,562,224,000 4,022,116,000 4,406,814,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 15,397,000 19,385,000 18,395,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 151,561,000 205,845,000 300,653,000
Other Operation Expense 707,953,000 669,981,000 754,109,000
Maintenance Expense 319,625,000 319,324,000 393,943,000
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 382,570,000 511,070,000 545,376,000
Interest Expense 182,046,000 213,100,000 221,977,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (225,670,000) (144,283,000) (213,697,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 182,046,000 213,100,000 221,977,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (225,670,000) (144,283,000) (213,697,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (225,670,000) (144,283,000) (213,697,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 3,562,224,000 4,022,116,000 4,406,814,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 15,397,000 19,385,000 18,395,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 151,561,000 205,845,000 300,653,000
Other Operation Expense 707,953,000 669,981,000 754,109,000
Maintenance Expense 319,625,000 319,324,000 393,943,000
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 382,570,000 511,070,000 545,376,000
Interest Expense 182,046,000 213,100,000 221,977,000
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI   7,706,000 10,449,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (2,002,000) (2,748,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   7,183,000 7,706,000
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 45,938,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 12,509,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 12,509,000    
Distribution of Cook Coal Terminal to Parent 0    
Distribution of OPCo Generation to Parent 0    
Ending Balance in AOCI 58,447,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (218,846,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 65,418,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 65,418,000    
Distribution of Cook Coal Terminal to Parent 19,652,000    
Distribution of OPCo Generation to Parent 75,329,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (58,447,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 77,572,000 31,997,000 (17,567,000)
Distribution of Cook Coal Terminal to Parent 19,652,000    
Distribution of OPCo Generation to Parent 75,580,000    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 105,000 (912,000)  
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (912,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 982,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 22,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 1,004,000    
Distribution of Cook Coal Terminal to Parent 0    
Distribution of OPCo Generation to Parent 13,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 105,000 (912,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 22,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (912,000) (1,748,000) (364,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (2,002,000) (2,748,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (912,000) (1,748,000)
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 6,974,000 8,095,000  
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 8,095,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (1,359,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (1,359,000)    
Distribution of Cook Coal Terminal to Parent 0    
Distribution of OPCo Generation to Parent 238,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 6,974,000 8,095,000  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,359,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,359,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,359,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,359,000)    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 8,095,000 9,454,000 10,813,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   0 0
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   8,095,000 9,454,000
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 11,172,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 11,172,000    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (1,337,000)    
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   (109,000) 1,457,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale   3,002,000 425,000
Other Operation Expense   (35,000) (160,000)
Maintenance Expense   (5,000) (141,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (15,000) (217,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity (2,057,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   4,000 4,000
Interest Expense   (1,363,000) (1,363,000)
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (2,057,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,057,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (720,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,337,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   (1,363,000) (1,363,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,057,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (720,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,337,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,057,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (720,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,337,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,337,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   (109,000) 1,457,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale   3,002,000 425,000
Other Operation Expense   (35,000) (160,000)
Maintenance Expense   (5,000) (141,000)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   4,000 4,000
Interest Expense   (1,363,000) (1,363,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (15,000) (217,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 12,509,000    
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 19,245,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 19,245,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 19,245,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 6,736,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 19,245,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 6,736,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) (5,840,000)    
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 25,085,000    
Change in Funded Status 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 19,245,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 6,736,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 12,509,000    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (415,000) (109,000) 1,457,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 576,000 3,002,000 425,000
Other Operation Expense (56,000) (35,000) (160,000)
Maintenance Expense (26,000) (5,000) (141,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (45,000) (15,000) (217,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 34,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 34,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 34,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 34,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 34,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues (415,000) (109,000) 1,457,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 576,000 3,002,000 425,000
Other Operation Expense (56,000) (35,000) (160,000)
Maintenance Expense (26,000) (5,000) (141,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (45,000) (15,000) (217,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity (2,091,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 7,000 4,000 4,000
Interest Expense (2,098,000) (1,363,000) (1,363,000)
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (2,091,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,091,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense (2,098,000) (1,363,000) (1,363,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,091,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (2,091,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 7,000 4,000 4,000
Interest Expense (2,098,000) (1,363,000) (1,363,000)
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 6,481,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 68,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (791,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (723,000) (668,000) (1,345,000)
Ending Balance in AOCI 5,758,000 6,481,000  
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 1,277,711,000 1,206,583,000 1,345,551,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 3,565,000 3,752,000 3,645,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 246,109,000 208,676,000 163,550,000
Other Operation Expense 225,500,000 213,195,000 201,247,000
Maintenance Expense 107,076,000 106,835,000 104,732,000
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 95,667,000 95,180,000 95,915,000
Interest Expense 53,175,000 55,286,000 54,700,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (65,885,000) (66,694,000) (67,629,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 53,175,000 55,286,000 54,700,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (65,885,000) (66,694,000) (67,629,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (65,885,000) (66,694,000) (67,629,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 1,277,711,000 1,206,583,000 1,345,551,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 3,565,000 3,752,000 3,645,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 246,109,000 208,676,000 163,550,000
Other Operation Expense 225,500,000 213,195,000 201,247,000
Maintenance Expense 107,076,000 106,835,000 104,732,000
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 95,667,000 95,180,000 95,915,000
Interest Expense 53,175,000 55,286,000 54,700,000
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI   7,149,000 8,494,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   104,000 (367,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   6,481,000 7,149,000
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (723,000) (668,000) (1,345,000)
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Commodity [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 57,000 21,000  
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 21,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 68,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (32,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 36,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 57,000 21,000  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (32,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (32,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (32,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (32,000)    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 21,000 (69,000) 88,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   104,000 108,000
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   21,000 (69,000)
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 5,701,000 6,460,000  
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 6,460,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (759,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (759,000)    
Ending Balance in AOCI 5,701,000 6,460,000  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (759,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (759,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (759,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (759,000)    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 6,460,000 7,218,000 8,406,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   0 (475,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   6,460,000 7,218,000
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (791,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (791,000)    
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale   0 0
Other Operation Expense   (14,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense   1,000 (62,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (1,000) (110,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity (1,217,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   (758,000) (713,000)
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (1,217,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,217,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (426,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   (758,000) (713,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,217,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (426,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,217,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (426,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale   0 0
Other Operation Expense   (14,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense   1,000 (62,000)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   (758,000) (713,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (1,000) (110,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 0 0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale 0 0 0
Other Operation Expense (25,000) (14,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense (10,000) 1,000 (62,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (15,000) (1,000) (110,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity (50,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (50,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (50,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (50,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (50,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 0 0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale 0 0 0
Other Operation Expense (25,000) (14,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense (10,000) 1,000 (62,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (15,000) (1,000) (110,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Public Service Co of Oklahoma [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity (1,167,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense (1,167,000) (758,000) (713,000)
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (1,167,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,167,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense (1,167,000) (758,000) (713,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,167,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (1,167,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense (1,167,000) (758,000) (713,000)
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (17,860,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 7,443,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,973,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 9,416,000 8,955,000 (14,324,000)
Ending Balance in AOCI (8,444,000) (17,860,000)  
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 1,742,575,000 1,538,533,000 1,594,192,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 1,416,000 1,860,000 2,019,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 169,954,000 131,706,000 152,645,000
Other Operation Expense 250,676,000 230,078,000 224,068,000
Maintenance Expense 129,742,000 117,415,000 140,981,000
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 179,251,000 138,778,000 133,229,000
Interest Expense 130,282,000 88,318,000 81,781,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (69,461,000) (45,858,000) (56,903,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 130,282,000 88,318,000 81,781,000
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (69,461,000) (45,858,000) (56,903,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (69,461,000) (45,858,000) (56,903,000)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 1,742,575,000 1,538,533,000 1,594,192,000
Generation & Marketing Revenues 1,416,000 1,860,000 2,019,000
Purchased Electricity for Resale 169,954,000 131,706,000 152,645,000
Other Operation Expense 250,676,000 230,078,000 224,068,000
Maintenance Expense 129,742,000 117,415,000 140,981,000
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 179,251,000 138,778,000 133,229,000
Interest Expense 130,282,000 88,318,000 81,781,000
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI   (15,524,000) (4,190,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (2,678,000) (12,336,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (15,549,000) (15,524,000)
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 4,778,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (255,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (255,000)    
Ending Balance in AOCI 4,523,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (7,089,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 7,360,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 0    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 7,360,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 271,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 0    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 9,416,000 8,955,000 (14,324,000)
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI 66,000 22,000  
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 22,000    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 83,000    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (39,000)    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 44,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI 66,000 22,000  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (39,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (39,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (39,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (39,000)    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI 22,000 (62,000) 82,000
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   100,000 102,000
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   22,000 (62,000)
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member]
     
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI (13,304,000) (15,571,000)  
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (15,571,000)    
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI 0    
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 2,267,000    
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 2,267,000    
Ending Balance in AOCI (13,304,000) (15,571,000)  
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,267,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,267,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,267,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,267,000    
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity for Cash Flow Hedges      
Beginning Balance in AOCI (15,571,000) (15,462,000) (4,272,000)
Changes in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI   (2,778,000) (12,438,000)
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Ending Balance in AOCI   (15,571,000) (15,462,000)
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 1,973,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,973,000    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI 2,228,000    
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale   0 0
Other Operation Expense   (11,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (65,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment   (5,000) (88,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity 3,427,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   2,669,000 1,248,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 3,427,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,427,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,199,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,228,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense   2,669,000 1,248,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,427,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,199,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,228,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,427,000    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit 1,199,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,228,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit 2,228,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues   0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale   0 0
Other Operation Expense   (11,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense   0 (65,000)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense   2,669,000 1,248,000
Property, Plant and Equipment   (5,000) (88,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net   0 [1] 0 [1]
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member]
     
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component      
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (255,000)    
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity (392,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (392,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (392,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (137,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (392,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (137,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) (1,785,000)    
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 1,393,000    
Change in Funded Status 0    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (392,000)    
Income Tax (Expense) Credit (137,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Credit (255,000)    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 0 0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale 0 0 0
Other Operation Expense (29,000) (11,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense (15,000) 0 (65,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (17,000) (5,000) (88,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Subtotal - Commodity (61,000)    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (61,000)    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (61,000)    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (61,000)    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit (61,000)    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues 0 0 0
Purchased Electricity for Resale 0 0 0
Other Operation Expense (29,000) (11,000) (93,000)
Maintenance Expense (15,000) 0 (65,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment (17,000) (5,000) (88,000)
Regulatory Assets/(Liabilities), Net 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate and Foreign Currency [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
     
Commodity      
Subtotal - Commodity 3,488,000    
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense 3,488,000 2,669,000 1,248,000
Subtotal - Interest Rate and Foreign Currency 3,488,000    
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,488,000    
Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale      
Interest Expense 3,488,000 2,669,000 1,248,000
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,488,000    
Pension and OPEB      
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Credit 3,488,000    
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Statement of Income/within Balance Sheet      
Depreciation and Amortization Expense   0 0
Interest Expense $ 3,488,000 $ 2,669,000 $ 1,248,000
[1]  Represents realized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the balance sheets.