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Organization, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Excise And Gross Receipts Tax Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
TEFA $ 0us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes $ 68us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes $ 98us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
PSE&G [Member]      
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
TEFA 0us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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= pseg_PseAndGMember
68us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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= pseg_PseAndGMember
98us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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= pseg_PseAndGMember
Operating Revenues [Member]      
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
TEFA   74us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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108us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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TEFA And GRT [Member]      
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
TEFA   $ 68us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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$ 98us-gaap_ExciseAndSalesTaxes
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