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NUCLEAR PLANT - COST STUDY (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
SDG&E Ownership [Member] |
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items] |
Total Estimated Nuclear Decommissioning Costs, Latest Cost Study | $ 899
SDG&E Ownership [Member] | San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] |
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items] |
Total Estimated Nuclear Decommissioning Costs, Latest Cost Study | 899
Total Ownership [Member] |
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items] |
Total Estimated Nuclear Decommissioning Costs, Latest Cost Study | 4,411
Total Ownership [Member] | San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] |
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items] |
Total Estimated Nuclear Decommissioning Costs, Latest Cost Study | $ 4,411

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