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Basis of Presentation (Details) retail_customers in Thousands, mi² in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) mi² retail_customers | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Basis of Presentation [Abstract] |  |
Service Area Sq Miles | mi² | 4 |
Incorporated Cities | 51 |
Number of Retail Customers | retail_customers | 921 |
increase (decrease) in cash flow from Deferral of incremental wildfire costs | $ (7) | $ (7)
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment |  | $ 7

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