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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - NUCLEAR INSURANCE (Details) - San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Schedule Of Nuclear Insurance [Line Items] |
Nuclear Liability Insurance Coverage, Maximum | $ 375,000
Secondary Financial Protection, Maximum | 13,000,000
Secondary Financial Protection, Company Contribution, Maximum | 50,930
Secondary Financial Protection, Company Contribution, Annual Maximum | 7,600
Nuclear Property Insurance Coverage, Maximum | 2,750,000
Nuclear Property Damage Insurance, Premium Assessment | 10,400
Nuclear Property Insurance Terrorism Coverage, Maximum | 3,240,000
Nuclear Property Damage Insurance, Deductible Per Event | $ 2,500

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