Leases - Other Related Information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term, Operating leases	19 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term, Finance leases	12 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate, Operating leases	4.30%
Weighted Average Discount Rate, Finance leases	3.50%
CECONY
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term, Operating leases	14 years
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term, Finance leases	2 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate, Operating leases	3.60%
Weighted Average Discount Rate, Finance leases	4.10%