Derivative Instruments (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities related to derivatives	$ 915.9	$ 899.1
Derivative [Member]
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities related to derivatives	$ 21.7	$ 15.3

The amount for the individual regulatory liability as itemized in a table of regulatory liabilities as of the end of the period.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 71

-Paragraph 11

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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