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Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements (Details 6) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Financial Instruments    
Long-term debt including current portion, carrying value $ 4,541.4 $ 4,288.0
Long-term debt including current portion, fair value 5,179.9 4,578.0
Carrying Amount [Member] | Wisconsin Energy Corporation [Member]
   
Financial Instruments    
Long-term debt including current portion, carrying value 700.0 1,150.0
Fair Value [Member] | Wisconsin Energy Corporation [Member]
   
Financial Instruments    
Long-term debt including current portion, fair value $ 750.8 $ 1,217.4