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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, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures Level 3 [Roll Forward] |  |
Fair value of net assets at beginning of period | $ 141 | $ 101
Total realized/unrealized losses | (46) | (20)
Fair value of net assets (liabilities) at end of period | 95 | 81
Change during the period in unrealized gains and losses related to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period | $ (2) | $ 5

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