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Derivative Instruments (Additional Disclosures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Collateral provided to counterparties: |  |  |
Reflected in margin and collateral deposits | $ 31 | $ 36 |
Gross amounts recognized | Southern California Edison |  |  |
Collateral provided to counterparties: |  |  |
Realized losses | (148) | (57) | $ (56)
Unrealized (losses) gains | (182) | (147) | $ 93
Gross amounts recognized | Southern California Edison | Electric Utility |  |  |
Derivatives |  |  |
Aggregate fair value of all derivative liabilities with credit-risk-related contingent features | 38 | 53 |
Collateral already posted, fair value | 0 | $ 13 |
Potential additional collateral | 22 |  |
Gross amounts recognized | Payables | Southern California Edison | Electric Utility |  |  |
Derivatives |  |  |
Potential additional collateral | $ 8 |  |

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