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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - CERC (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Adjustment to pension and other postemployment plans, tax | $ 0 | $ 0
CERC |  |
Adjustment to pension and other postemployment plans, tax | $ 0 | $ 0

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