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Fair Value Measurements (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Carrying Value
Fair value and related carrying amounts of long-term debt and other long-term obligations
Long-term debt and other long-term obligations	$ 22,646	$ 19,885
Carrying Value | FES
Fair value and related carrying amounts of long-term debt and other long-term obligations
Long-term debt and other long-term obligations	2,837	3,000
Fair Value
Fair value and related carrying amounts of long-term debt and other long-term obligations
Long-term debt and other long-term obligations	23,164	19,829
Fair Value | FES
Fair value and related carrying amounts of long-term debt and other long-term obligations
Long-term debt and other long-term obligations	$ 1,518	$ 1,555

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Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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