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Pension, OPEB and Savings Plans (Schedule Of Amount Paid For Employer Matching Contributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Total Employer Matching Contributions | $ 44 | $ 43 | $ 40
Public Service Electric and Gas Company |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Total Employer Matching Contributions | 28 | 27 | 25
Other [Member] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |  |  |
Total Employer Matching Contributions | $ 16 | $ 16 | $ 15

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