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Leases (Textual) (Details) - Southern California Edison $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease income | $ 5
Minimum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Term of contract | 15 years
Maximum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Term of contract | 65 years
PPA leases | Minimum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease term | 5 years
PPA leases | Maximum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease term | 20 years
Offices leases | Minimum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease term | 5 years
Offices leases | Maximum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease term | 72 years
Other operating leases | Minimum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease term | 5 years
Other operating leases | Maximum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease term | 12 years

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