INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]
Total UTB that, if recognized, would impact the effective income tax rate as of the end of the year	$ 106
Income tax deduction, repair costs	850
Income tax deduction, customer bill credits	400
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (Utility)
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]
Income tax deduction, accrued amount	$ 70

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 55
-Paragraph 217
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482663/740-10-55-217

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 15A
-Subparagraph (b)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482685/740-10-50-15A

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