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Commitments and Contingencies (Contingencies) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Regulatory Assets [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory assets | $ 7,850 | $ 7,455
Southern California Edison |  |
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory assets | 7,850 | 7,455
Southern California Edison | San Onofre |  |
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory assets | $ 772 | $ 857

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