Consolidated Balance Sheets (LLC) (MidAmerican Funding, LLC and Subsidiaries [Domain], USD $) In Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
MidAmerican Funding, LLC and Subsidiaries [Domain]
Utility plant, net:
Electric	$ 9,846	$ 9,403
Gas	1,241	1,214
Gross utility plant in service	11,087	10,617
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(4,053)	(3,849)
Utility plant in service, net	7,034	6,768
Construction work in progress	439	151
Total utility plant, net	7,473	6,919
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	379	203
Receivables, net	336	386
Inventories	188	159
Other	126	111
Total current assets	1,029	859
Other assets:
Investments and nonregulated property, net	504	516
Goodwill	1,270	1,270
Regulatory assets	633	578
Other	167	168
Total other assets	2,574	2,532
Total assets	11,076	10,310
Capitalization:
MidAmerican Funding member's equity	3,907	3,673
Noncontrolling interests	28	28
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	3,167	3,190
Total capitalization	7,102	6,891
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	400	200
Note payable to affiliate	234	14
Accounts payable	221	250
Taxes accrued	86	103
Interest accrued	39	56
Other	115	114
Total current liabilities	1,095	737
Other liabilities:
Deferred income taxes	1,573	1,370
Asset retirement obligations	243	216
Regulatory liabilities	724	721
Other	339	375
Total other liabilities	2,879	2,682
Total capitalization and liabilities	$ 11,076	$ 10,310