Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net - PacifiCorp (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
PacifiCorp [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax	$ (16)	$ (13)

Amount, after tax, of accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss for defined benefit plan, that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit).

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