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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, UTILITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Cash Flows from Financing Activities |  |
Premium, discount, and issuance costs on proceeds from long-term debt | $ 35 | $ 33
Financing fees | 17 | 0
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (Utility) |  |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities |  |
Premium, discount, and issuance costs on proceeds from long-term debt | $ 35 | $ 33

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