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Risk Management Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Commodity contracts:
Electricity	$ 88	$ (14)	$ 53	$ (54)
Natural Gas	65	(27)	197	(238)
Foreign currency exchange	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0	$ 1

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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.

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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.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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