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Compensation and Benefit Plans (Expense Components) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Service cost | $ 49 |  | $ 47 |  | $ 40 |
Interest cost | 98 |  | 108 |  | 115 |
Expected return on plan assets | (114) |  | (108) |  | (111) |
Special termination benefits1 | 11 |  | 2 |  | 0 |
Amortization of prior service cost | (36) |  | (35) |  | (35) |
Amortization of net loss2 | 24 |  | 39 |  | 26 |
Expense under accounting standards | 32 |  | 53 |  | 35 |
Pension Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Service cost | 174 |  | 179 |  |  |
Interest cost | 182 |  | 196 |  |  |
Southern California Edison | Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Service cost | 48 |  | 47 |  | 40 |
Interest cost | 97 |  | 108 |  | 114 |
Expected return on plan assets | (114) |  | (109) |  | (111) |
Special termination benefits1 | 11 |  | 2 |  | 0 |
Amortization of prior service cost | (35) |  | (35) |  | (35) |
Amortization of net loss2 | 24 |  | 39 |  | 26 |
Expense under accounting standards | 31 |  | 52 |  | 34 |
Southern California Edison | Pension Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Service cost | 154 |  | 156 |  |  |
Interest cost | 164 |  | 176 |  |  |
Continuing Operations [Member] | Pension Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Service cost | 162 |  | 163 |  | 149 |
Interest cost | 170 |  | 183 |  | 196 |
Expected return on plan assets | (222) |  | (217) |  | (226) |
Settlement costs1 | 87 | [1] | 5 | [1] | 0 | [1]
Amortization of prior service cost | 5 |  | 3 |  | 7 |
Amortization of net loss2 | 39 | [2] | 61 | [2] | 25 | [2]
Expense under accounting standards | 241 |  | 198 |  | 151 |
Regulatory adjustment (deferred) | (53) |  | (19) |  | (28) |
Total expense recognized | 188 |  | 179 |  | 123 |
Continuing Operations [Member] | Southern California Edison | Pension Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Service cost | 159 |  | 160 |  | 145 |
Interest cost | 167 |  | 180 |  | 192 |
Expected return on plan assets | (222) |  | (217) |  | (225) |
Settlement costs1 | 85 | [1] | 4 | [1] | 0 | [1]
Amortization of prior service cost | 5 |  | 3 |  | 7 |
Amortization of net loss2 | 35 | [2] | 57 | [2] | 22 | [2]
Expense under accounting standards | 229 |  | 187 |  | 141 |
Regulatory adjustment (deferred) | (53) |  | (19) |  | (28) |
Total expense recognized | $ 176 |  | $ 168 |  | $ 113 |
[1] | Includes the amount of net loss reclassified from other comprehensive loss. The amount reclassified for Edison International was $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
[2] | Includes the amount of net loss reclassified from other comprehensive loss. The amount reclassified for Edison International and SCE was $11 million and $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively.

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- Definition An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Glossary Expected Return on Plan Assets -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6512136 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 60 -Glossary Expected Return on Plan Assets -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6512171 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (h)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28361610&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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- Definition Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in net periodic benefit cost as a result of an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include, but are not limited to, lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts to cover vested benefits. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Section 15 -Paragraph 6 -Subparagraph (a)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7577095&loc=d3e8001-114927 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (h)(7) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28361610&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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