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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 5 (Details) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total
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Cash Flow Hedge Disclosure [Line Items] |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $ 22
Maximum Length Time Hedged In Cash Flow Hedge |
Joint Venture Maximum Length Of Time Hedged In Cash Flow Hedge |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months For Noncontrolling Interest | $ 13
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] |
Cash Flow Hedge Disclosure [Line Items] |
Maximum Length Time Hedged In Cash Flow Hedge |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months For Noncontrolling Interest | $ 12
Southern California Gas Company [Member] |
Cash Flow Hedge Disclosure [Line Items] |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $ 0

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