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Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Credit Losses) (Details) - Sustainable Technology Solutions $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Contract with Customer, Asset, Past Due [Line Items] |
Accounts receivable and contract assets, net of allowances | $ 327
Allowance for accounts receivable and contract assets | $ 13
Accounts receivable, percent outstanding less than 90 days | 84.00%

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