Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt, Canadian Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 250	$ 200
Expiration date	Mar. 31, 2018
GE Canada Finance Holding Company Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	10
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	0
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 10