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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - HOUSTON ELECTRIC (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 93 | $ 24
Allowance for credit losses | (28) | (28)
Houston Electric |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 15 | 14
Allowance for credit losses | (2) | (2)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 22 | 21
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Houston Electric |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 15 | $ 14

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