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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Derivative Instruments Not Designated for Hedge Accounting) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Net gain (loss) from disposal and impairments of discontinued operations $ (56)us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax $ (152)us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax $ 16us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument      
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Contract | Interest Expense      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Contract | Net Equity In Earnings Of Affiliates      
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract | Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)      
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Contract | Sales      
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Contract | Regulated Revenue      
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
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