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Dispositions - Pre-Tax Operating Income (Details) - Clean Energy Businesses - Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Pre-tax operating income | $ 25 | $ 466
Pre-tax operating income, excluding non-controlling interest | $ 21 | $ 406

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