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Commitments and Contingencies (Wildfire loss accrual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 4,383 |
Amounts paid | (620) |
Ending balance | 3,763 | $ 4,383
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events | Other current liabilities |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 2,231 |
Ending balance | 1,812 | 2,231
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events | Other long-term liabilities |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 2,281 |
Fixed payments to be made under settlement agreements | 2,082 |
Ending balance |  | 2,281
November 2018 - Woolsey Wildfires |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Litigation settlement |  | 2,212
November 2018 - Woolsey Wildfires | Other current liabilities |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Ending balance | 1,772 |
November 2018 - Woolsey Wildfires | Other long-term liabilities |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 2,152 |
Ending balance | 1,951 | 2,152
Other Wildfire Related Claims |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Litigation settlement |  | 19
Other Wildfire Related Claims | Other current liabilities |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Ending balance | 40 |
Other Wildfire Related Claims | Other long-term liabilities |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 129 |
Ending balance | $ 131 | $ 129

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