Derivatives and Hedge Accounting Activities (Schedule of Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Detail) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	$ (174)	$ 342
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	(105)	(37)
Commodity | Operating Revenue
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	76	395
Commodity | Operating Revenue | Virginia Electric and Power Company
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	41	9
Commodity | Electric Fuel and Other Energy-Related Purchases
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	(148)	(45)
Commodity | Electric Fuel and Other Energy-Related Purchases | Virginia Electric and Power Company
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	(146)	(46)
Commodity | Discontinued operations
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	(24)	94
Interest Rate Contract | Discontinued operations
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	0	(26)
Interest Rate Contract | Interest And Related Charges
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1],[2]	$ (78)	$ (76)

[1] Excludes amounts related to foreign currency exchange rate derivatives that are deferred to plant under construction within property, plant and equipment and regulatory assets/liabilities that will begin to amortize once the CVOW Commercial Project is placed in service.

[2] Includes derivative activity amortized out of regulatory assets/liabilities. Amounts deferred into regulatory assets/liabilities have no associated effect in the Companies’ Consolidated Statements of Income.