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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |
Reduction in net deferred income tax liabilities |  |  | $ 1,140
Amortization of an excess deferred tax liability | $ 6 | $ 6 |
Regulatory liability, amortization period | 28 years 6 months |  |
Income tax expense benefit attributable to non controlling interests | $ 0 |  |
Domestic Tax Authority |  |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of an excess deferred tax liability |  | $ 14 |

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