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WILDFIRE-RELATED CONTINGENCIES (Wildfire-Related Derivative Litigation) (Details) - Breach of Fiduciary Duties $ in Millions | Jul. 26, 2022 USD ($) | Feb. 24, 2021 claim | Nov. 20, 2017 lawsuit
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of causes of action (causes) | claim |  | 2 |
Settlement amount proposed | $ | $ 117 |  |
Derivative Lawsuits Filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of lawsuits filed against company (lawsuit, complaint) | lawsuit |  |  | 2

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