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Commodity Derivatives (Details) MWh in Millions, MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) MMBTU MWh | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 MMBTU MWh
Other Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards, Options and FTRs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Pre-tax fair value gains (losses) recognized during the period in regulatory (assets) and liabilities |  | $ 3 | $ (89) |
Cash Flow Hedge Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Commodity contracts designated as cash flow hedges |  | $ 0 |  |
Electric Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards, Options and FTRs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | MWh | [1],[2] | 35 |  | 48
Natural Gas Commodity |  |  |  |
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards, Options and FTRs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | MMBTU | [1],[2] | 78 |  | 84
Natural Gas Commodity | Other Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Gross Notional Amounts of Commodity Forwards, Options and FTRs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Pre-tax fair value gains (losses) recognized during the period in regulatory (assets) and liabilities |  | $ 4 | $ 3 |
[1] | Not reflective of net positions in the underlying commodities.
[2] | Notional amounts for options included on a gross basis but weighted for the probability of exercise.

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