SEGMENT INFORMATION - NARRATIVE (Details)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023 segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC Additional Acquisition \| Sempra Texas Utilities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquired percentage interest (in percent)	80.25%
Sharyland Holdings, LP \| Sempra Texas Utilities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquired percentage interest (in percent)	50.00%

Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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