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Non-Controlling Interests (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] |
Schedule of Non-Controlling Interests |
(in millions) | 2016 |  | 2015 |
ITC (Note 27) | $ | 1,385 |  | $ | — |
Waneta Partnership | 330 |  | 335 |
Caribbean Utilities | 122 |  | 122 |
Other | 16 |  | 16 |
| $ | 1,853 |  | $ | 473 |

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