CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Utility Plant, Net	$ 10,597	$ 10,047
Total Current Assets	1,361	1,491
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets	1,518	1,520
Goodwill, Writedown	230	230
Nonutility property, accumulated depreciation	141	131
Receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts	5	6
SCE&G
Utility Plant, Net	9,089	8,588
Total Current Assets	1,001	915
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets	1,385	1,396
Receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts	3	3
VIEs | SCE&G
Utility Plant, Net	644	662
Total Current Assets	201	193
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets	$ 62	$ 61