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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - CERC (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Allowance for credit losses | $ (30) | $ (28)
Accrued unbilled revenues, allowance for credit losses | (1) | 2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 113 | 123
CERC |  |
Allowance for credit losses |  | (24)
Accrued unbilled revenues, allowance for credit losses |  | 2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ 34 | $ 50

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