Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net	$ 5	$ 6
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Cash and Cash Equivalents		1
Variable Interest Entity, Electric utility plant, net	$ 5	$ 5

The net carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets and liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position.

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