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WILDFIRE-RELATED CONTINGENCIES (Wildfire Fund) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 23, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Disallowance cap, transmission and distribution 2022 equity rate base |  | $ 3,700
Initial safety certification, documentation provided, period | 90 days |
Initial safety certification, period | 12 months |
Expected capitalization, proceeds of bond |  | 10,500
Expected capitalization, initial contribution |  | 7,500
Expected capitalization, annual contribution |  | 300
2021 Dixie fire |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Probable of recovery |  | 1,669
2021 Dixie fire | Wildfire Fund |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Probable of recovery |  | $ 600

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