Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) [Abstract]

Chattel Paper Principal Payments

(In thousands)		2012		2013		2014		2015		2016
Chattel Paper	$	284	$	679	$	494	$	807	$	732

Purchase Contracts

(In thousands)		2012		2013		2014		2015		2016
Natural gas
Supply(a)	$	10,830	$	12,266	$	0	$	0	$	0
Purchase Power(b)		39,266		51,455		49,372		47,523		48,491
	$	50,096	$	63,721	$	49,372	$	47,523	$	48,491