Consolidated Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity (Ohio Edison Company) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Taxes on pension and other postretirement taxes	$ (76)	$ (64)	$ (91)
OE
Taxes on pension and other postretirement taxes	$ (15)	$ (15)	$ 9

Tax effect, net of reclassification adjustments, of pension and other postretirement benefit plans (gain) loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

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