Introduction - Schedule of Amortization of Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 10	$ 10
Decrease in operating revenues	5	5
SOUTHERN POWER CO
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	5	5
SOUTHERN Co GAS
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 3	$ 3