SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA - CAPITALIZED FINANCING COSTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Capitalized Financing Costs Disclosure [Line Items]
Total capitalized financing costs	$ 183	$ 193	$ 247
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member]
Capitalized Financing Costs Disclosure [Line Items]
Total capitalized financing costs	75	82	85
Southern California Gas Company [Member]
Capitalized Financing Costs Disclosure [Line Items]
Total capitalized financing costs	$ 47	$ 48	$ 60