Environmental Matters - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Asbestos Proceedings
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated undiscounted asbestos liability (years)	15 years
CECONY | Asbestos Proceedings
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated undiscounted asbestos liability (years)	15 years
Superfund Sites
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Remediation cost estimate	$ 28
Superfund Sites | Manufactured Gas Plant Sites | Maximum
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated aggregate undiscounted potential liability related environmental contaminants (up to)	2,800
Superfund Sites | CECONY
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Remediation cost estimate	21
Superfund Sites | CECONY | Manufactured Gas Plant Sites | Maximum
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Estimated aggregate undiscounted potential liability related environmental contaminants (up to)	$ 2,600