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Benefit Plans (Impact of One Point Change in Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Sensitivity To Changes [Abstract]  
Increase of 1% in the discount rate $ (50)aes_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentIncreaseInDiscountRateOnPensionExpense
Decrease of 1% in the discount rate 42aes_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentDecreaseInDiscountRateOnPensionExpense
Increase of 1% in the long-term rate of return on plan assets (45)aes_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentIncreaseInRateOfReturnOnPensionExpense
Decrease of 1% in the long-term rate of return on plan assets $ 45aes_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfOnePercentDecreaseInRateOfReturnOnPensionExpense