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Revenue Recognition and Allowance for Credit Losses - Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Accounts Receivable |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | $ 652
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 656
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable | 4
Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 516
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 392
Increase (decrease) in other accrued unbilled revenues | (124)
Contract Liabilities |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 2
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 3
Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities | 1
Revenue recognized included in the opening contract liability for the period | 1
Houston Electric |
Accounts Receivable |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 275
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 250
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable | (25)
Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 142
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 122
Increase (decrease) in other accrued unbilled revenues | (20)
Contract Liabilities |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 2
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 3
Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities | 1
Revenue recognized included in the opening contract liability for the period | 1
CERC |
Accounts Receivable |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 330
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 355
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable | 25
Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues |
Opening balance as of December 31, 2023 | 329
Closing balance as of March 31, 2024 | 233
Increase (decrease) in other accrued unbilled revenues | $ (96)

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