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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Alternative Electricity Suppliers [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |
Purchases of accounts receivable | $ 356 | $ 382
PPL Electric Utilities Corp [Member] |  |
Accounts Receivable (Numeric) [Abstract] |  |
Purchases of accounts receivable | $ 356 | $ 382

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- Definition Represents purchases, under a PUC-approved program, of certain accounts receivable from alternative provider of last resort suppliers at a nominal discount, which reflects a provision for uncollectible accounts. + References No definition available. + Details
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