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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Securitization Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Uplift securitization proceeds receivable from ERCOT |  | $ 689 | $ 689
Subsequent Event | Forecast |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Uplift securitization proceeds receivable from ERCOT | $ 689 |  |

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