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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Activity in the Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 67 | $ 43 |
Acquired balance from Direct Energy | 112 | 0 |
Provision for credit losses | 698 | 108 | $ 95
Write-offs | (224) | (101) |
Recoveries collected | 30 | 17 |
Ending balance | 683 | $ 67 | $ 43
Increase in provision for credit losses due to impacts of Winter Storm Uri on bilateral finance hedging risk | 403 |  |
Increase to provision due to counterparty credit risk | 126 |  |
Increase to provision due to shortfall payments | $ 67 |  |

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