Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 689	$ 1,103
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrecognized amounts on retirement benefits, net of tax	11	(4)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(145)	99
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax	7	(55)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(127)	40
Comprehensive income	562	1,143
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	36	114
Comprehensive income attributable to BHE shareholders	$ 526	$ 1,029