Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Expected Insurance Recoveries) (Details) - 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Event - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	28 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,700
Ending balance		$ 1,700	$ 1,700
Southern California Edison
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,652	1,710
Insurance recoveries		(58)	(348)
Ending balance		1,652	1,652
Insurance recoveries		$ 58	$ 348
Southern California Edison \| Subsequent event
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Insurance recoveries	(15)
Insurance recoveries	$ 15

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts expected to be recovered under the terms of insurance contracts.

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