Preferred Stock Preferred Stock (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Preferred Stock [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]

PacifiCorp's preferred stock outstanding was as follows as of December 31 (shares in thousands, dollars in millions, except per share amounts):

	Redemption	2013			2012
	Price Per Share	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Series:
Serial Preferred, $100 stated value,
3,500 shares authorized
4.52% to 5.40%	$100.0 to $103.5	—	$	—	257	$	26
6.00% to 7.00%	Non-redeemable	24	2		24	2
5% Preferred, $100 stated value,
127 shares authorized	$110.0	—	—		126	13
		24	$	2	407	$	41