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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies General and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023 People	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Population of TVA's service area | People	10
Appropriation-investment power program | $		$ 1,000

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The population of the company's service area.

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The remaining appropriation investment if no additional appropriations from Congress are received.

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