Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) mi² in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016 mi²
Southern California Edison \| Electric Utility
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Supply of electricity, area covered (square mile)	50

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