Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - PacifiCorp - Legal Matters (Details) - PacifiCorp [Member] - USA Power [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages and attorney fees awarded, value	$ 115
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value	113
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value	123
Damages from Unjust Enrichment, Awarded By Jury [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages awarded by jury, value	$ 113

Amount of damages the jury awarded to the plaintiff for breach of contract and misappropriation of a trade secret.

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Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter.

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