Acquisitions and Dispositions (Disposition of Gas Transmission & Storage Operations) (Narrative) (Detail) - Q-Pipe Group - Southwest Gas - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on held for sale		$ 27
Gain (loss) on held for sale, after tax		20
Transition Service Agreement
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Operating revenue	$ 2	$ 3
Disposal group, administrative services description		Dominion Energy will continue to provide specified administrative services to support the operations of the disposed businesses for up to 12 months after closing, subject to extension.

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