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Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies - Coal Rail and Shipping Contracts (Details) (Coal and Transportation [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Coal and Transportation [Member]
 
Coal Rail and Shipping Contracts [Line Items]  
Coal Supply and Transportation Agreements, Minimum Annual Payment Obligation in 2015 $ 38.3us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueWithinOneYear
/ us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationByCategoryOfItemPurchasedAxis
= ale_CoalAndTransportationMember