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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |
Energy supply and hedging activities credit exposure total | $ 120
Makeup of net credit exposure non-investment grade/non-rated counterparties | 36
Makeup of net credit exposure independent system operators | 47
Makeup of net credit exposure with investment-grade counterparties | 28
Makeup of net credit exposure with commodity exchange brokers | 9
CECONY |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |
Energy supply and hedging activities credit exposure total | 7
Makeup of net credit exposure with commodity exchange brokers | $ 7

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