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Income Taxes (MEC) Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) (MidAmerican Energy Company [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Federal statutory income tax rate   35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
Income tax credits   (70.00%) (56.00%) (32.00%)
State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit   (2.00%) (10.00%) 1.00%
Income tax method changes   0.00% (6.00%) (10.00%)
Effects of ratemaking   (3.00%) 0.00% 0.00%
Other, net   (2.00%) (2.00%) 0.00%
Effective income tax rate   (42.00%) (39.00%) (6.00%)
Production Tax Credit Carryforwards [Abstract]        
Years eligible for renewable energy production tax credit   10 years    
Income tax method change [Abstract]        
Income tax benefits from tax method change $ 16      
Repairs deduction [Member]
       
Income tax method change [Abstract]        
Income tax benefits from tax method change     16  
Tax method changes, issue resolutions [Member]
       
Income tax method change [Abstract]        
Income tax benefits from tax method change       $ 35