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Financing Receivables (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Energy Holdings [Member] |  |
Schedule of Financial Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Leveraged Leases, Net Investment in Leveraged Leases Disclosure, Investment in Leveraged Leases, Net | $ 174 | $ 186
Merrill Creek Reservoir |  |
Schedule of Financial Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Leveraged Leases, Net Investment in Leveraged Leases Disclosure, Investment in Leveraged Leases, Net | 19 |
Lease Receivable Gross Investment | $ 24 |

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