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Acquisitions and Dispositions - Measurement Period Adjustment (Details) - Direct Energy $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Assets
Goodwill	$ 11
Intangible assets, net	(32)
Total decrease in assets	(21)
Liabilities
Accounts payable	(270)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	248
Deferred income taxes	(1)
Other non-current liabilities	2
Total decrease in liabilities	$ (21)

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