Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ 24	$ 19
SCE
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ 24	$ 14

Premiums, Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt

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