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Fair Value Measurements (Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements) (Details) - Southern California Edison - Level 3 - Congestion revenue rights - Auction prices $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / MWh | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) $ / MWh
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Measurements [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value, Assets | $ | $ 95 | $ 141
Fair Value, Liabilities | $ | $ 0 | $ 0
CAISO CRR auction prices | Minimum |  |
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Measurements [Line Items] |  |
Fair value inputs, price level ($ per MWh) | (7.02) | (7.41)
CAISO CRR auction prices | Maximum |  |
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Measurements [Line Items] |  |
Fair value inputs, price level ($ per MWh) | 41.52 | 41.52
CAISO CRR auction prices | Average |  |
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Measurements [Line Items] |  |
Fair value inputs, price level ($ per MWh) | (1.43) | (1.62)

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