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Compensation and Benefit Plans (Textual) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Plans |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits |
Employer contributions | $ 76
Estimated future contributions in remainder of 2014 | 136
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits |
Employer contributions | 7
Estimated future contributions in remainder of 2014 | 8
Southern California Edison | Pension Plans |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits |
Employer contributions | 63
Estimated future contributions in remainder of 2014 | 123
Employee severance | Southern California Edison |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits |
Estimated cash severance payments | $ 222

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