Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Economic Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives			$ (96)	$ (67)
Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives			(102)	(73)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Economic Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	$ 31	$ 74	(62)	(103)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Economic Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Operating Revenue [Member] | Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	76	8	65	(99)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Economic Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Purchased Power And Fuel [Member] | Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	$ (45)	$ 66	$ (127)	$ (4)