Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Economic Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives			$ (107)	$ (151)
Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives			(114)	(158)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Economic Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	$ (74)	$ 89	(94)	(177)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Economic Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Operating Revenue [Member] | Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	40	(7)	(10)	(107)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Economic Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Purchased Power And Fuel [Member] | Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	$ (114)	$ 96	$ (84)	$ (70)