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Price Risk Management (Policies) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Price Risk Management [Abstract] |
Gross Reporting of Positive and Negative Exposures Related to Derivative Instruments [Policy Text Block] | PGE has elected to report gross on the consolidated balance sheets the positive and negative exposures resulting from derivative instruments pursuant to agreements that meet the definition of a master netting arrangement. In the case of default on, or termination of, any contract under the master netting arrangements, such agreements provide for the net settlement of all related contractual obligations with a given counterparty through a single payment. These types of transactions may include non-derivative instruments, derivatives qualifying for scope exceptions, receivables and payables arising from settled positions, and other forms of non-cash collateral, such as letters of credit.

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