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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Credit Losses Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Provision (income) for credit losses | $ 11 | $ 698 | $ 108
Winter Storm Uri |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Provision (income) for credit losses | $ (126) | $ 596 |

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