CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - HOUSTON ELECTRIC (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 74	$ 230
Accounts receivable	889	690
Allowance for credit losses	38	44
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	171	132
Total Non-Current Regulatory Assets	2,193	2,321
Houston Electric
Cash and cash equivalents	75	214
Allowance for credit losses	1	1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	41	49
Total Non-Current Regulatory Assets	778	789
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Cash and cash equivalents	75	92
Accounts receivable	22	29
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13	19
Total Non-Current Regulatory Assets	229	420
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Houston Electric
Cash and cash equivalents	75	92
Accounts receivable	22	29
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13	19
Total Non-Current Regulatory Assets	$ 229	$ 420