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Debt (Collateral Requirements) (Details) (Pepco Energy Services [Member], USD $)
In Millions
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Pepco Energy Services [Member]
    
Subsidiary borrowing limit under the parent credit facility $ 827 $ 728