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Risk Management and Fair Values (Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges On Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Effect of Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on consolidated statements of income |  |  |  |
Amount of gain reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) |  | $ 4 | $ (195) | $ 2
Competitive Businesses Operating Revenues [Member] | Electricity Swaps And Options [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |  |  |
Effect of Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on consolidated statements of income |  |  |  |
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI (effective portion) | (11) | 54 | (185) | (74)
Amount of gain reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) | $ 0 | $ 4 | $ (195) | $ 2

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