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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
	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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