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Subsequent Events Subsequent Events (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Sale of AES Sul — On October 31, 2016, the Company closed the sale of its 100% equity interest in AES Sul and received proceeds of $440 million, net of estimated working capital adjustments and transaction costs. The Company expects to recognize an additional loss on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2016. See Note 16—Discontinued Operations for additional information.