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Risk Management Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Commodity contracts: |  |  |  |
Electricity | $ (3) | $ 1 | $ (5) | $ 50
Natural Gas | (3) | 7 | 11 | 48
Foreign currency exchange | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1 | $ (1)

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- Definition Commodity contracts: [Abstract] + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net on commodity contracts related to electricity not designated as hedging instruments included in purchased power and fuel expense in the statement of income. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net on commodity contracts related to natural gas not designated as hedging instruments included in purchased power and fuel expense in the statement of income. + References No definition available. + Details
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