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Organization, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Amounts And Average Rates Used To Calculate IDC Or AFUDC) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
PSE&G [Member] |  |  |
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
IDC/AFUDC | $ 65 | $ 44 | $ 34
Average Rate | 8.01% | 8.09% | 8.11%
Power [Member] |  |  |
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
IDC/AFUDC | $ 27 | $ 24 | $ 23
Average Rate | 5.14% | 5.14% | 5.36%

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