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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Gains and Losses Included in the Level 3 Fair Value Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | $ (35) | $ (5) | $ 97
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date | (1) | 2 | 6
Operating Revenue |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | 0 | 6 | 4
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date | 0 | 1 | 4
Electric Fuel and Other Energy-Related Purchases |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | (35) | (11) | 97
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date | (1) | 1 | 1
Purchased Gas |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | 0 | 0 | (4)
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets/liabilities still held at the reporting date | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1

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