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Income Taxes (Possible Decrease In Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Income Taxes [Line Items] |
Possible Decrease in Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits including Interest in next twelve months | $ 25
Public Service Electric and Gas Company |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |
Possible Decrease in Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits including Interest in next twelve months | $ 15

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