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Related Party Transactions - Summary of Material Related Party Transactions With Third Party Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues from Related Parties Included in Operating Revenues | $ 52 | $ 44 | $ 32
Gladstone |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues from Related Parties Included in Operating Revenues | 4 | 4 | 3
GenConn |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues from Related Parties Included in Operating Revenues | 0 | 0 | 4
Ivanpah |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues from Related Parties Included in Operating Revenues | 43 | 35 | 20
Midway-Sunset |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues from Related Parties Included in Operating Revenues | $ 5 | $ 5 | $ 5

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