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Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Matters and Regulatory Issues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Claim By Former Affiliate [Abstract] |  |
Period Over Which Distribution Adjustment Charge-related Costs Are amortized | 10 years |
Electric Rates |  |
Claim By Former Affiliate [Abstract] |  |
Environmental Costs Recognized, Recovery Credited to Expense | $ 3 |
Gas Rates |  |
Claim By Former Affiliate [Abstract] |  |
Environmental Costs Recognized, Recovery Credited to Expense | 1 |
RIE Environmental Remediation |  |
Claim By Former Affiliate [Abstract] |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross | 98 | $ 99
PPL Electric [Member] | PPL Electric Additional Sites [Member] |  |
Claim By Former Affiliate [Abstract] |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross | 8 | 8
PPL Electric Utilities Corp [Member] | PPL Electric Additional Sites [Member] |  |
Claim By Former Affiliate [Abstract] |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross | $ 8 | $ 8

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