Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities, Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014 MWh		Dec. 31, 2013 MWh
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]
Amount of accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses) related to interest rate derivatives expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months	$ 0.3
Electric Commodity (in megawatt hours)
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards and Options [Abstract]
Notional amount	0	[1],[2]	326,000	[1],[2]
Natural Gas Commodity (in million British thermal units)
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards and Options [Abstract]
Notional amount	11,520,000	[1],[2]	6,398,000	[1],[2]
Vehicle Fuel Commodity (in gallons)
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards and Options [Abstract]
Notional amount	149,000	[1],[2]	217,000	[1],[2]

[1] Notional amounts for options are included on a gross basis, but are weighted for the probability of exercise.

[2] Amounts are not reflective of net positions in the underlying commodities.