Summary of SIgnificant Accounting Policies - PacifiCorp - Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
PacifiCorp [Member]
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities	$ 0	$ 0

Amount before tax of unrealized gain (loss) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale.

No definition available.

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