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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS 3 (Details) - Sempra Renewables [Member] $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
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Operating Leases [Line Items] |
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments, Due Current | $ (1)
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments, Due In Two Years | 1
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments, Due In Three Years | 2
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments, Due In Four Years | 2
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments, Due In Five Years | 2
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Lease Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter | 41
Increase (Decrease) In Operating Leases Amount | $ 47

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