Long Term Debt	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
LONG TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT In May 2014, Wisconsin Electric issued $250 million of 4.25% Debentures due June 1, 2044. The debentures were issued under an existing shelf registration statement filed with the SEC in November 2013. In April 2014, Wisconsin Electric retired $300 million of long-term debt that matured. In September 2013, Wisconsin Gas used short-term borrowings to retire $45 million of long-term debt that matured. In June 2013, Wisconsin Electric issued $250 million of 1.70% Debentures due June 15, 2018. The debentures were issued under an existing shelf registration statement filed with the SEC in February 2011. In May 2013, Wisconsin Electric retired $300 million of long-term debt that matured.

Long Term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

In May 2014, Wisconsin Electric issued $250 million of 4.25% Debentures due June 1, 2044. The debentures were issued under an existing shelf registration statement filed with the SEC in November 2013.

In April 2014, Wisconsin Electric retired $300 million of long-term debt that matured.

In September 2013, Wisconsin Gas used short-term borrowings to retire $45 million of long-term debt that matured.

In June 2013, Wisconsin Electric issued $250 million of 1.70% Debentures due June 15, 2018. The debentures were issued under an existing shelf registration statement filed with the SEC in February 2011.

In May 2013, Wisconsin Electric retired $300 million of long-term debt that matured.