Organization, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Depreciation Rate Stated Percentage

The depreciation rate stated as a percentage of original cost of depreciable property was as follows:

	2012		2011		2010
	Avg Rate		Avg Rate		Avg Rate
PSE&G Depreciation Rate	2.48	%	2.46	%	2.46	%

Schedule Of Excise And Gross Receipts Tax Information

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, TEFA is included in the following captions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
			Millions
TEFA included in:
Operating Revenues	$	108	$	146	$	149
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes	$	98	$	133	$	136

Amounts And Average Rates Used To Calculate IDC Or AFUDC

The amounts and average rates used to calculate IDC or AFUDC for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

	IDC/AFUDC Capitalized
	2012				2011				2010
	Millions		Avg Rate		Millions		Avg Rate		Millions		Avg Rate
Power	$	27	5.16	%	$	30	5.91	%	$	78	6.57	%
PSE&G	$	33	8.43	%	$	13	6.56	%	$	7	6.22	%