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Income Taxes (Interest and Penalties Related to Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Accrued interest and penalties | $ 122 | $ 338 |
Net after-tax interest and penalties tax benefit (expense) | 9 | 41 | $ (3)
Southern California Edison |  |  |
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Accrued interest and penalties | 40 | 64 |
Net after-tax interest and penalties tax benefit (expense) | $ 14 | $ 16 | $ 2

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