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Capitalization - Significant Debt Covenants (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Maximum ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated total capital | 0.54
CECONY |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Maximum ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated total capital | 0.56
Tax-Exempt Debt | CECONY |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Maximum ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated total capital | 0.65
Term Loan | CECONY |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Covenant principal balance amount limit | $ 150
Notes | CECONY |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Covenant principal balance amount limit | $ 100

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