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Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets measured at fair value using NAV | $ 88 | $ 89
Virginia Electric and Power Company |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets measured at fair value using NAV | $ 27 | $ 26

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- Definition Fair value of investment in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share. Includes, but is not limited to, by unit, membership interest, or other ownership interest. Investment includes, but is not limited to, investment in certain hedge funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds, real estate partnerships or funds. Excludes measurement of net asset value as estimate of fair value. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 820 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 6A -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66048111&loc=SL6742756-110258 + Details
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