Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 23	$ 25
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	3	4
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	583,000,000	581,000,000
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	12	11
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	2	2
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	500,000	500,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	274,723	274,723
Dominion Gas Holdings, LLC
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 4	$ 5