The net gain (loss) arising from the lessor's transactions involving the sale, transfer, or termination of financing agreements classified as capital leases.

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Leases (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
Leases (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Subsequent event
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Net proceeds	$ 131
Southern California Edison \| PPA leases \| Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term		3 years
Southern California Edison \| PPA leases \| Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term		20 years
Southern California Edison \| Office leases \| Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term		5 years
Southern California Edison \| Office leases \| Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term		72 years
Southern California Edison \| Other operating leases \| Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term		5 years
Southern California Edison \| Other operating leases \| Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term		12 years