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Revenue Recognition - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Late fee and other fees not collected | $ 22 | $ 46
CECONY |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Late fee and other fees not collected | $ 21 | $ 44

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