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Long term debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 100	$ 73	$ 186
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.6675%
First mortgage Bonds - minimum rate	3.46%
First Mortgage Bonds - maximum rate	9.31%
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.84%	5.83%
Pollution Control Revenue Bonds owned by PGE	$ 21	$ 21
Long-term Pollution Control Bond, Rate	5.00%

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