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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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:

	2016		2015		2014
	Avg Rate		Avg Rate		Avg Rate
PSE&G Depreciation Rate	2.45	%	2.46	%	2.47	%

Amounts And Average Rates Used To Calculate IDC Or AFUDC

The amounts and average rates used to calculate AFUDC or IDC for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

	AFUDC/IDC Capitalized
	2016				2015				2014
	Millions		Avg Rate		Millions		Avg Rate		Millions		Avg Rate
PSE&G	$	66	7.81	%	$	65	8.01	%	$	44	8.09	%
Power	$	54	4.87	%	$	27	5.14	%	$	24	5.14	%