Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 82	$ 71	$ 69
Goodwill impairment expense	12	777	0
Goodwill	348	362	$ 1,177
Goodwill	3,748	3,750
Operating Segments [Member] | Energy Infrastructure
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment expense	(12)
Goodwill	27	39
Goodwill	683	683
Operating Segments [Member] | Utilities
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment expense	0	133
Goodwill	0	0
Goodwill	2,709	2,709
TEG TEP | Operating Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment expense	$ 12
AES Andes | Operating Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment expense		$ 644