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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives And Balances Of Utility's Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity generating facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Electricity generating facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity generating facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity generating facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Electricity distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity transmission [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Electricity transmission [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity transmission [Member]
Utility [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Electricity transmission [Member]
Utility [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural gas distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Natural gas distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural gas distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural gas distribution facilities [Member]
Utility [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural gas transportation and storage [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Natural gas transportation and storage [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural gas transportation and storage [Member]
Utility [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural gas transportation and storage [Member]
Utility [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Construction Work In Progress [Member]
Utility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Construction Work In Progress [Member]
Utility [Member]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]                                                
Total property, plant, and equipment $ 59,094 $ 54,166 $ 9,116 [1] $ 8,253 [1]     $ 25,333 $ 23,767     $ 8,429 $ 7,681     $ 9,117 $ 8,257     $ 5,265 $ 4,314     $ 1,834 $ 1,894
Accumulated depreciation (17,843) (16,643)                                            
Net property, plant, and equipment $ 41,251 $ 37,523                                            
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life         20 years 100 years     10 years 55 years     10 years 70 years     20 years 53 years     5 years 65 years    
[1] Balance includes nuclear fuel inventories. Stored nuclear fuel inventory is stated at weighted average cost. Nuclear fuel in the reactor is expensed as it is used based on the amount of energy output. (See Note 15 below.)