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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Level 3 Reconciliation) (Details) - Level 3 - Price risk management instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Asset (Liability) balance, beginning of period | $ 11 | $ (18) | $ (34) | $ (72)
Included in regulatory assets and liabilities or balancing accounts | 20 | (62) | 65 | (8)
Asset (Liability) balance, end of period | $ 31 | $ (80) | $ 31 | $ (80)

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