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Exit Activities and Asset Sales (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		42 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025 facility	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Feb. 17, 2026 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Facilities agreed to sell \| facility	13
Duration of purchase agreement	30 years
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected duration of review	12 months
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected duration of review	18 months
Retention Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Retention and severance costs		$ 7	$ 8
Retention Benefits \| D.E. Karn Generating Complex and J.H. Campbell Generating Units \| Retention Incentive Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Regulatory asset collection period		3 years
Retention Benefits \| J.H. Campbell Generating Units
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Retention and severance costs				$ 48
Retention Benefits \| J.H. Campbell Generating Units \| Subsequent Event
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost					$ 4