Income Taxes - Long-Term Marginal State Income Tax Rate (Details) - State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Long-Term Marginal State Income Tax Rate [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	$ 66	$ 23	$ (50)
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes	66	23	(50)
Exelon Generation Co L L C [Member]
Long-Term Marginal State Income Tax Rate [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	(26)	9	(53)
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes	$ (26)	$ 9	$ (53)

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the account that represents the temporary difference that results from Income or Loss that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes, and in deferred and other tax liabilities and assets.

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