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Short-Term and Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilities and Letters of Credit (Details) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
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Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Maximum Available | $ 3,792,000,000
LOCs Issued | 1,972,000,000
Five-year revolving credit facility |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Maximum Available | 2,000,000,000
LOCs Issued | 250,000,000
LOC facility, due August 2031 |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Maximum Available | 965,000,000
LOCs Issued | 895,000,000
LOC facility, due October 2031 |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Maximum Available | 827,000,000
LOCs Issued | $ 827,000,000

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