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Recent Debt Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Recent Debt Transactions [Abstract] 
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
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Recent Debt Transactions

In May 2011, PacifiCorp issued $400 million of 3.85% First Mortgage Bonds due June 15, 2021. The net proceeds were used to fund capital expenditures, repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.