Commitments and Contingencies (Environmental Matter and Other) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Environmental Matters - Superfund And Other Remediation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Period RIE Environmental Remediation Costs To Be Incurred Over	30 years
Period Over Which Distribution Adjustment Charge-related Costs Are amortized	10 years
Electric Rates [Member]
Environmental Matters - Superfund And Other Remediation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Environmental Costs Recognized, Recovery Credited to Expense	$ 3
Gas Rates [Member]
Environmental Matters - Superfund And Other Remediation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Environmental Costs Recognized, Recovery Credited to Expense	1
RIE Environmental Remediation
Environmental Matters - Superfund And Other Remediation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross	99	$ 100
PPL Electric [Member] \| PPL Electric Additional Sites [Member]
Environmental Matters - Superfund And Other Remediation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Environmental site accrual	8	11
PPL Electric Utilities Corp [Member] \| PPL Electric Additional Sites [Member]
Environmental Matters - Superfund And Other Remediation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Environmental site accrual	$ 8	$ 11

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