CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, plant and equipment related to VIE	$ 424	$ 438
Long-term debt related to VIE	320	325
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50	50
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized	750	750
Common stock, shares outstanding	246	244
San Diego Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary [Member]
Property, plant and equipment related to VIE	424	438
Long-term debt related to VIE	$ 320	$ 325
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, shares authorized	255	255
Common stock, shares outstanding	117	117
Southern California Gas Company [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, shares authorized	100	100
Common stock, shares outstanding	91	91