Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate

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The maximum percentage allowed for the equity component of the rate of return on common equity in the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee Complaint.

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Expected adjustment to revenue to be recorded in the prior year.

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Percentage of public utility's approved equity to capital, including debt and equity.

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Percentage of public utility's approved return on equity.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Amount of public utility's amended requested rate increase (decrease) with regulatory agency.

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Amount of public utility's requested rate increase (decrease) with regulatory agency.

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Regulatory Matters - Annual Electric Transmission Fillings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 30, 2024	May 10, 2024	Apr. 24, 2024
Commonwealth Edison Co \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Annual Update
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount			$ 32
Annual Reconciliation Increase			(12)
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount			$ 20
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage			8.14%
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage			11.50%
Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate			50
PECO Energy Co \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Annual Update
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 2
Annual Reconciliation Increase	3
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount	$ 5
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage	7.45%
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage	10.35%
Cap on Equity Component of Rate of Return on Common Equity in Federal Energy Regulatory Committee Complaint	55.75%
Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate	50
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Annual Update
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount			$ 42
Annual Reconciliation Increase			13
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount			$ 53
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage			7.47%
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage			10.50%
Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate			50
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Revenue Reduction
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount			$ 2
Potomac Electric Power Company \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Annual Update
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount		$ 58
Annual Reconciliation Increase		15
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount		$ 73
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage		7.62%
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage		10.50%
Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate		50
Delmarva Power and Light Company \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Annual Update
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount		$ 7
Annual Reconciliation Increase		17
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount		$ 24
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage		7.23%
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage		10.50%
Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate		50
Atlantic City Electric Company \| 2024 Transmission Formula Rate Annual Update
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amount		$ 14
Annual Reconciliation Increase		18
Public Utilities, Requested Rate Increase (Decrease), Amended, Amount		$ 32
Public Utilities, Approved Equity Capital Structure, Percentage		7.11%
Public Utilities, Approved Return on Equity, Percentage		10.50%
Basis points for Transmission Formula Rate		50