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DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES - LONG TERM DEBT (Details) - Other Long Term Debt, Variable Rate Due 2027 [Member] - San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.00%
Planned Early Redemption Of Long Term Debt Instruments | $ 105

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