Business Acquisitions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Business Acquisitions [Abstract]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in millions):

	Fair Value
Current assets, including cash and cash equivalents of $304	$	1,160
Property, plant and equipment	9,550
Goodwill	2,362
Other long-term assets	1,321
Total assets	14,393
Current liabilities, including current portion of long-term debt of $218	882
Subsidiary debt, less current portion	5,124
Deferred income taxes	1,757
Other long-term liabilities	1,034
Total liabilities	8,797
Net assets acquired	$	5,596

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

The following unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the consolidated results of operations of Berkshire Hathaway Energy assuming the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2012 (in millions):

	Three-Month Period
	Ended March 31, 2013
Operating revenue	$	3,634
Net income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway Energy shareholders	$	441