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Price Risk Management Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gain or loss recognized in the statement of income offset by regulatory accounting | $ (10) | $ (25) | $ (35) | $ (159)
Commodity contracts: |  |  |  |
Electricity | 1 | (6) | (31) | (59)
Natural Gas | $ (17) | $ (18) | $ (11) | $ (109)

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