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Income Taxes (Textual) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013
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IRS Examination |
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] |
Estimated potential future federal tax payment as of the balance sheet date, including interest and penalties, based on a proposed adjustment | $ 201
Penalty for understatement of tax liability (as a percent) | 40.00%
Southern California Edison |
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] |
Estimated federal tax payment as a result of the proposed adjustment to adjust repair allowance deduction | 73
Southern California Edison | IRS Examination |
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] |
Estimated potential future federal tax payment as of the balance sheet date, including interest and penalties, based on a proposed adjustment | $ 97

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