Derivative Instruments - Summary of Derivative Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement Impact of Derivative Activity [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	$ (27)	$ 325	$ 50
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of derivatives containing material adverse change provisions in a net liability position	9	0
Fair value of collateral already posted	0	0
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered	9	0
CERC Corp
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of derivatives containing material adverse change provisions in a net liability position	8	0
Fair value of collateral already posted	0	0
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered	8	0
Gains (Losses) in Other Income (Expense) \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Income Statement Impact of Derivative Activity [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	(27)	325	$ 50
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	12
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	617	578
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| CERC Corp
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	9
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	11	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Assets \| Natural gas derivatives
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	9
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Assets \| Natural gas derivatives \| CERC Corp
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	7
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Assets \| Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	1
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Noncurrent Assets \| Natural gas derivatives
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	2
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Noncurrent Assets \| Natural gas derivatives \| CERC Corp
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	2
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Liabilities \| Natural gas derivatives
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	9	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Liabilities \| Natural gas derivatives \| CERC Corp
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	8	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Liabilities \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	605	578
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Noncurrent Liabilities \| Natural gas derivatives
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	3	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Noncurrent Liabilities \| Natural gas derivatives \| CERC Corp
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0	0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	$ 3	$ 0

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