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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA - RESTRICTED CASH (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Presentation Of Restricted Cash [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash | $ 76 | $ 47
Restricted cash, current | 66 | 27
Restricted cash, noncurrent | 10 | 20
Restricted Cash, Operating Requirements [Member] | SDG&E [Member] |  |
Presentation Of Restricted Cash [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash | 12 |
Restricted cash, current | 11 | 23
Restricted cash, noncurrent | 1 |
Restricted Cash, Construction Financing [Member] | Sempra Mexico [Member] |  |
Presentation Of Restricted Cash [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash, current | 52 |
Restricted cash, noncurrent | 9 | 20
Restricted Cash, Construction Financing [Member] | Sempra Renewables [Member] |  |
Presentation Of Restricted Cash [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash, current | $ 3 | $ 4

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