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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA - CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, beginning balance | [1] | $ (806) | [2] | $ (497)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax | [1] | (14) |  | (116)
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | (1) |  | 0
Net Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | (15) |  | (116)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, ending balance | [1] | (821) |  | (613)
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, beginning balance | [2] | (8) |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, ending balance |  | (8) |  |
Southern California Gas Company [Member] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, beginning balance | [2] | (19) |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, ending balance |  | (19) |  |
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, beginning balance | [1] | (582) |  | (322)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax | [1] | 68 |  | (62)
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | 0 |  | 0
Net Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | 68 |  | (62)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, ending balance | [1] | (514) |  | (384)
Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, beginning balance | [1] | (137) |  | (90)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax | [1] | (82) |  | (54)
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | (2) |  | (1)
Net Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | (84) |  | (55)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, ending balance | [1] | (221) |  | (145)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, beginning balance | [1] | (87) |  | (85)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax | [1] | 0 |  | 0
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | 1 |  | 1
Net Other Comprehensive Income | [1] | 1 |  | 1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, ending balance | [1] | $ (86) |  | $ (84)
[1] | All amounts are net of income tax, if subject to tax, and exclude noncontrolling interests.
[2] | Derived from audited financial statements.

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