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Fair Value Measurements (Level 3 Rollforward) (Details) - Southern California Edison - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures Level 3 [Roll Forward] |  |
Fair value of net liabilities at beginning of period | $ (1,148) | $ (902)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses): |  |
Included in regulatory assets and liabilities | (65) | (74)
Fair value of net liabilities at end of period | (1,213) | (976)
Change during the period in unrealized losses related to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period | $ (84) | $ (96)

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