Commitments And Contingencies (MPG Site Estimated Future Costs And Recorded Liabilities) (Details) - Manufactured Gas Plant Sites [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum range of estimated future costs	$ 11
Maximum range of estimated future costs	27
Current and non-current environmental liabilities	15
IPL [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum range of estimated future costs	9
Maximum range of estimated future costs	23
Current and non-current environmental liabilities	12
WPL [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum range of estimated future costs	2
Maximum range of estimated future costs	4
Current and non-current environmental liabilities	$ 3