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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Organization, Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Depreciation Rate Stated Percentage

	2011		2010		2009
	Avg Rate		Avg Rate		Avg Rate
PSE&G Depreciation Rate		2.46%		2.46%		2.44%

Schedule Of Excise And Gross Receipts Tax Information

	Years Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
			Millions
TEFA and GRT included in:
Operating Revenues	$	146	$	149	$	146
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes	$	133	$	136	$	133

Amounts And Average Rates Used To Calculate IDC Or AFUDC

					IDC/AFUDC Capitalized
	2011				2010				2009
	Millions		Avg Rate		Millions		Avg Rate		Millions		Avg Rate
Power	$	30		5.91%	$	78		6.57%	$	58		6.78%
PSE&G	$	13		6.56%	$	7		6.22%	$	1		0.88%