Common Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Common Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

(9) Common Equity

In March 2011, PacifiCorp declared a dividend of $275 million, which was paid to PPW Holdings LLC, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of MEHC and PacifiCorp's direct parent company, on April 20, 2011.

In January 2011, PacifiCorp declared a dividend of $275 million, which was paid to PPW Holdings LLC on February 28, 2011.