Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Capitalized interest	$ 11	$ 9	$ 11
Potomac Electric Power Co [Member]
Capitalized interest	8	4	4
Delmarva Power & Light Co/De [Member]
Capitalized interest	1	2	1
Atlantic City Electric Co [Member]
Capitalized interest	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2

The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest that is capitalized.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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