Pension, OPEB and Savings Plans (Schedule Of Amount Paid For Employer Matching Contributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total Employer Matching Contributions	$ 41	$ 39	$ 36
Power [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total Employer Matching Contributions	12	12	11
PSE&G [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total Employer Matching Contributions	24	22	20
Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total Employer Matching Contributions	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5