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Reportable Segments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Expenditures for Long-lived Assets | $ 3,730 | $ 2,766
Houston Electric |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Expenditures for Long-lived Assets | 1,900 | 1,400
CERC |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Expenditures for Long-lived Assets | $ 1,100 | $ 1,100

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