Commitments and Guarantees Schdule of Long term contracts for purchase of electric power (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) MW	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Priest Rapids and Wanapum [Member]
Long-term Contract for Purchase of Electric Power [Line Items]
Revenue Bonds issued by the Public Utility Districts	$ 2,042
PGE Share of Output	8.60%
PGE Share of Capacity | MW	163
commitment costs	$ 45	$ 26	$ 25
Wells [Member]
Long-term Contract for Purchase of Electric Power [Line Items]
Revenue Bonds issued by the Public Utility Districts	$ 421
PGE Share of Output	18.80%
PGE Share of Capacity | MW	113
commitment costs	$ 12	$ 13	$ 23