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Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Expected Insurance Recoveries) (Details) - 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Event - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 28 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 1,700 |  |
Ending balance |  | $ 1,700 | $ 1,700
Southern California Edison |  |  |
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | 1,652 | 1,710 |
Insurance recoveries |  | (58) | (348)
Ending balance |  | 1,652 | 1,652
Insurance recoveries |  | $ 58 | $ 348
Southern California Edison | Subsequent event |  |  |
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Insurance recoveries | (15) |  |
Insurance recoveries | $ 15 |  |

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