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Compensation and Benefit Plans (Employee Savings Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Contribution Plans [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer contributions | $ 97 | $ 93 | $ 82
SCE |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plans [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer contributions | $ 96 | $ 92 | $ 81

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