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Acquisitions, Discontinued Operations and Dispositions - Direct Energy Measurement Period Adjustment (Details) - Direct Energy $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Assets |
Prepayments and other current assets | $ (10)
Goodwill | (7)
Total decrease in assets | (17)
Liabilities |
Accounts payable | (4)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (20)
Deferred income taxes | (18)
Total decrease in liabilities | (42)
Net measurement period adjustments | $ 25

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