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Income Taxes (MEC) (Details) (MidAmerican Energy Company [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Federal statutory income tax rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
Income tax credits (71.00%) (52.00%) (66.00%) (52.00%)
State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit (2.00%) (2.00%) (2.00%) (5.00%)
Income tax method change 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% (7.00%)
Effects of ratemaking (5.00%) 0.00% (5.00%) (1.00%)
Other, net 1.00% (3.00%) 1.00% (1.00%)
Effective income tax rate (42.00%) (22.00%) (37.00%) (31.00%)
Production Tax Credit Carryforwards [Abstract]        
Years eligible for renewable energy production tax credit     10 years  
MEHC [Member]
       
Related Party Income Tax Receivable (Payable) [Abstract]        
Related Party Transaction, Cash (Paid) Received for Income Taxes, Net     $ 17 $ 596
Repairs Deduction [Member]
       
Income tax method change [Abstract]        
Income tax method change benefit     $ 16