Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Discounts and issuance costs of long term debt	$ 3	$ 16
Southern California Edison
Discounts and issuance costs of long term debt		$ 16

Premiums Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt

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