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OTHER CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Order Instituting Investigation Legal Obligation) (Details) - Pacific Gas & Electric Co (Utility) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | $ 1,222
Capital | 403
Total | 1,625
Distribution Safety Inspections and Repairs Expense (FRMMA/WMPMA) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 236
Capital | 0
Total | 236
Transmission Safety Inspections and Repairs Expense (TO) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 433
Capital | 0
Total | 433
Vegetation Management Support Costs (FHPMA) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 36
Capital | 0
Total | 36
2017 Northern California Wildfires CEMA Expense and Capital (CEMA) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 82
Capital | 66
Total | 148
2018 Camp Fire CEMA Expense (CEMA) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 435
Capital | 0
Total | 435
2018 Camp Fire CEMA Capital for Restoration (CEMA) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 0
Capital | 253
Total | 253
2018 Camp Fire CEMA Capital for Temporary Facilities (CEMA) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Expense | 0
Capital | 84
Total | $ 84

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