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EQUITY (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 25, 2024 | Feb. 13, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Schedule Of Changes In Equity [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity capital structure percentage |  |  | 52.00% |
Preferred stock dividend requirement |  |  | $ 3.0 | $ 3.0
Common stock dividends declared |  | $ 21.0 | 22.0 |
Common stock dividend declared (in dollars per share) |  | $ 0.01 |  |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (Utility) |  |  |  |
Schedule Of Changes In Equity [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Preferred stock dividend requirement |  | $ 3.5 | $ 3.0 | $ 3.0
Common stock dividends declared | $ 450.0 |  |  |

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