BANKRUPTCY FILING (Schedule of Debtor Reorganization Items) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reorganizations [Line Items]
Debtor-in-possession financing costs	$ 114
Legal and other	292
Interest income	(60)
Adjustments to LSTC	0
Total reorganization items, net	346	$ 0	$ 0
PG&E Corporation
Reorganizations [Line Items]
Debtor-in-possession financing costs	17
Legal and other	19
Interest income	(10)
Adjustments to LSTC	0
Total reorganization items, net	26	0	0
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Reorganizations [Line Items]
Debtor-in-possession financing costs	97
Legal and other	273
Interest income	(50)
Adjustments to LSTC	0
Total reorganization items, net	$ 320	$ 0	$ 0

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