CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Net Income (Loss)	$ (6,837)	$ 1,660	$ 1,407
Other Comprehensive Income
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans obligations (net of taxes)	4	1	(2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	4	1	(2)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(6,833)	1,661	1,405
Preferred stock dividend requirement of subsidiary	14	14	14
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders	(6,847)	1,647	1,391
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Net Income (Loss)	(6,818)	1,691	1,402
Other Comprehensive Income
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans obligations (net of taxes)	(5)	4	(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(5)	4	(1)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (6,823)	$ 1,695	$ 1,401