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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 3,162 | $ 3,258
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates | 34 | (149)
Goodwill recognized during the period | 0 | 53
Other | 2 | 0
Balance at end of period | 3,198 | 3,162
U.K. Regulated [Member] |  |
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 2,447 | 2,596
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates | 34 | (149)
Goodwill recognized during the period | 0 | 0
Other | 2 | 0
Balance at end of period | 2,483 | 2,447
Kentucky Regulated [Member] |  |
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 662 | 662
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates | 0 | 0
Goodwill recognized during the period | 0 | 0
Other | 0 | 0
Balance at end of period | 662 | 662
Corporate And Other [Member] |  |
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 53 | 0
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates | 0 | 0
Goodwill recognized during the period | 0 | 53
Other | 0 | 0
Balance at end of period | $ 53 | $ 53

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