Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures - MEC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,276	$ 1,290
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	117	140
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	1,406	1,445	$ 2,304	$ 1,268
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	37	38
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7	7
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 44	$ 45	$ 128	$ 330