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Regulatory Matters - SPPC - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Feb. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Regulatory assets not earning a return on investment					$ 2,100	$ 3,200
SPPC
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Regulatory assets not earning a return on investment					$ 131	$ 132
SPPC \| PUNC \| Subsequent event
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Requested self insurance policy, amount	$ 500
Requested self insurance policy, period	10 years
SPPC \| PUNC \| Electric
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Requested rate increase (decrease)			$ 96	$ 95
Requested rate increase (decrease), percentage			9.50%	8.80%
Approved rate increase (decrease)		$ 40
SPPC \| PUNC \| Natural gas
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Requested rate increase (decrease)			$ 12	$ 11
Requested rate increase (decrease), percentage			6.40%	4.90%
Approved rate increase (decrease)		$ 8