Derivative Financial Instruments (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Detail) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1]	$ 47	$ 3	$ 64	$ 2
Commodity Contract [Member] | Purchased Power [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1]	48	3	66	3
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Charges [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	[1]	$ (1)	$ 0	$ (2)	$ (1)

[1] Includes derivative activity amortized out of regulatory assets/liabilities. Amounts deferred into regulatory assets/liabilities have no associated effect in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.