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Preferred and Preference Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Preferred And Preference Stock [Abstract]
Preferred and Preference Stock	Preferred and Preference Stock In March 2011, SCE issued 1,250,000 shares of 6.5% Series D preference stock (cumulative, $100 liquidation value). The Series D preference stock may not be redeemed prior to March 1, 2016. After March 1, 2016, SCE may, at its option, redeem the shares, in whole or in part for a price of $100 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. These shares are not subject to mandatory redemption. The proceeds from the sale of these shares were used for general corporate purposes.

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Preferred and preference stocks which are not redeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Includes preferred stock and preference stock with redemption features that are solely within the control of the issuer and mandatorily redeemable stock if redemption is required to occur only upon liquidation or termination of the reporting entity. If more than one issue is outstanding, state the title of each issue and the corresponding dollar amount; dollar amount of any shares subscribed but unissued and the deduction of subscriptions receivable there from; number of shares authorized, issued and outstanding.

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