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Changes in Capitalization | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Changes in Capitalization | Changes in Capitalization The following capital transactions occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2016: PSE&G
• | issued $300 million of 1.90% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2021,
• | issued $550 million of 3.80% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2046, and
• | retired $171 million of 6.75% Secured First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, Series VV at maturity.
PSE And G [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Changes in Capitalization | Changes in Capitalization The following capital transactions occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2016: PSE&G
• | issued $300 million of 1.90% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2021,
• | issued $550 million of 3.80% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2046, and
• | retired $171 million of 6.75% Secured First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, Series VV at maturity.
Power [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Changes in Capitalization | Changes in Capitalization The following capital transactions occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2016: PSE&G
• | issued $300 million of 1.90% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2021,
• | issued $550 million of 3.80% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2046, and
• | retired $171 million of 6.75% Secured First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, Series VV at maturity.

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