Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - MEC - Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Unbilled revenue	$ 643	$ 660
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member]
Unbilled revenue	87	138
Adjustment clause accounts receivable (payable)	$ 31	$ 17

Amount received for services rendered and products shipped, but not yet billed, for non-contractual agreements due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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