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Preferred and Preference Stock of Utility (Details) (Southern California Edison, USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 6.25% Series E	Jun. 30, 2012 5.625% Series F	Jun. 30, 2012 Series A
Preferred and Preference Stock of Utility
Shares issued (in shares)	350,000	190,004
Preference stock (as a percent)	6.25%	5.625%
Preference share, liquidation value (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 2,500
Stock redeemed and retired			$ 75

The per share liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the share.

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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital).

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