Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating revenue:
Energy	$ 4,322	$ 4,272	$ 11,501	$ 11,102
Real estate	961	820	2,502	2,152
Total operating revenue	5,283	5,092	14,003	13,254
Energy:
Cost of sales	1,212	1,187	3,380	3,252
Operating expense	930	948	2,763	2,739
Depreciation and amortization	635	639	1,905	1,898
Real estate	882	733	2,311	1,973
Total operating costs and expenses	3,659	3,507	10,359	9,862
Operating income	1,624	1,585	3,644	3,392
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(464)	(460)	(1,379)	(1,401)
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment	14	14	34	128
Allowance for equity funds	24	17	59	147
Interest and dividend income	32	39	85	93
Other, net	2	15	24	26
Total other income (expense)	(392)	(375)	(1,177)	(1,007)
Income before income tax expense and equity income	1,232	1,210	2,467	2,385
Income tax expense	184	199	319	394
Equity income	30	36	80	96
Net income	1,078	1,047	2,228	2,087
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	10	11	30	25
Net income attributable to BHE shareholders	$ 1,068	$ 1,036	$ 2,198	$ 2,062