Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 278	$ 189
Foreign currency translation activity:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	(43)	40
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	(43)	40
Derivative activity:
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	200	(122)
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	(2)	(41)
Total change in fair value of derivatives	198	(163)
Pension activity:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax	0	(1)
Total pension adjustments	0	(1)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	158	(122)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	436	67
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	96	(18)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	$ 532	$ 49