v3.26.3
Fair Value (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
The fair value of assets and liabilities at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 measured on a recurring basis and the respective category within the fair value hierarchy for IPALCO was determined as follows:
Fair Value as of September 30, 2026
Fair Value as of December 31, 2025
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Thousands)
Financial assets:
VEBA investments:
     Money market funds$144 $— $— $144 $104 $— $— $104 
     Mutual funds4,689 — — 4,689 4,324 — — 4,324 
          Total VEBA investments4,833 — — 4,833 4,428 — — 4,428 
FTRs— — 4,947 4,947 — — 1,584 1,584 
Commodity derivatives— 45 — 45 — — — — 
Total financial assets measured at fair value$4,833 $45 $4,947 $9,825 $4,428 $— $1,584 $6,012 
Financial liabilities:
Commodity derivatives$— $2,743 $— $2,743 $— $— $— $— 
Total financial liabilities measured at fair value$— $2,743 $— $2,743 $— $— $— $— 
Schedule Of Face And Fair Value Of Debt
The following table shows the face value and the fair value of fixed-rate and variable-rate indebtedness (Level 2) for the periods ending:  

September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Face ValueFair ValueFace ValueFair Value
(In Thousands)
Fixed-rate$3,948,800 $3,675,038 $3,948,800 $3,812,563 
Variable-rate235,000 238,164 — — 
Total indebtedness$4,183,800 $3,913,202 $3,948,800 $3,812,563 
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
The following table presents a roll forward of financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis, classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy (note, amounts in this table indicate carrying values, which approximate fair values):

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
(In Thousands)
Beginning Balance$6,584 $4,304 $1,584 $1,526 
Issuances— — 7,237 4,718 
Settlements(1,637)(1,332)(3,874)(3,272)
Ending Balance$4,947 $2,972 $4,947 $2,972