DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 5 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flow Hedge Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	$ (22)
Maximum length of time hedged in cash flow hedge	15
Joint Venture Maximum Length Of Time Hedged In Cash Flow Hedge	22
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness	0	1	1	1
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months For Noncontrolling Interest	(11)
San Diego Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary [Member]
Cash Flow Hedge Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum length of time hedged in cash flow hedge	6
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months For Noncontrolling Interest	(10)
Southern California Gas Company [Member]
Cash Flow Hedge Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	$ (1)