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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains or losses included in earnings in Level 3 fair value category | $ 0 | $ 0
Virginia Electric and Power Company |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains or losses included in earnings in Level 3 fair value category | 0 | 0
Dominion Gas Holdings, LLC |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains or losses included in earnings in Level 3 fair value category | $ 0 | $ 0

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