Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Discount on net issuances of commercial paper	$ 1	$ 1
Premium, discount, and issuance costs on proceeds from long-term debt	6	9
Pacific Gas And Electric Company [Member]
Discount on net issuances of commercial paper	1	1
Premium, discount, and issuance costs on proceeds from long-term debt	$ 3	$ 9

The cash inflow from borrowings payable greater than 12 months, net of premium, discount and cash paid to third parties in connection with debt origination

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