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Derivative Instruments (Details 4) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Sep. 30, 2016

Sep. 30, 2017

Sep. 30, 2016

Summary of Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax

^[1]

$ 13

$ 141

$ 60

$ 192

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives

^[2],[3]

(53)

32

20

213

Mark-to-market gain (loss)

^[4]

66

109

40

(21)

Sales [Member]

Summary of Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax

^[1],[5],[6]

60

308

252

240

Cost of Sales [Member]

Summary of Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax

^[1],[5],[6]

(47)

(167)

(193)

(49)

Interest Expense [Member]

Summary of Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax

^[1],[7]

0

0

1

1

Interest Rate Hedging Instruments

Summary of Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]

Mark-to-market gain (loss)

^[4]

0

0

1

1

Energy Related Derivative [Member]

Summary of Derivative Instruments by Risk Exposure [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives

^[2],[3]

(53)

32

20

213

Mark-to-market gain (loss)

^[4]

$ 66

$ 109

$ 39

$ (22)

[1]	In addition to changes in market value on derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in mark-to-market gain (loss) also includes adjustments to reflect changes in credit default risk exposure.
[2]	Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.
[3]	Includes amortization of acquisition date fair value of financial derivative activity related to the acquisition of Champion Energy, Calpine Solutions and North American Power.
[4]	In addition to changes in market value on derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in mark-to-market gain (loss) also includes hedge ineffectiveness and adjustments to reflect changes in credit default risk exposure.
[5]	Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.
[6]	Includes amortization of acquisition date fair value of financial derivative activity related to the acquisition of Champion Energy, Calpine Solutions and North American Power.
[7]	In addition to changes in market value on interest rate hedging instruments not designated as hedges, changes in mark-to-market gain (loss) also includes hedge ineffectiveness.

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- Definition

Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4A
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84234895&loc=SL5618551-113959

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The difference between the book value and the sale price of options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and other derivative instruments. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 942
-SubTopic 225
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.9-04.13(h))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879574&loc=d3e536633-122882

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (b)
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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
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