Regulatory Matters (Tax Benefit Riders) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in regulatory liabilities	$ (66.5)	$ (61.5)
Alliant Energy and IPL [Member] | Electric tax benefit rider [Member]
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in regulatory liabilities	(47.0)
Alliant Energy and IPL [Member] | Gas tax benefit rider [Member]
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in regulatory liabilities	(9.0)
Alliant Energy and IPL [Member] | Tax benefit riders [Member]
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in regulatory liabilities	$ (56.0)