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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent liabilities $ (687) $ (1,059) $ (1,067)
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Expected return on plan assets 6.75%    
Pension Plan      
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Net obligation at January 1 $ 4,077 3,768 3,339
Service cost 145 129 110
Interest cost 112 129 139
Contributions from plan participants 0 0 0
Actuarial (gain) loss (76) 351 445
Plan amendments 0 0 5
Benefit payments (98) (93) (93)
Settlements (303) (207) (177)
Net obligation at December 31 3,857 4,077 3,768
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 3,002 2,662 2,160
Actual return on plan assets 340 350 496
Employer contributions 241 290 276
Contributions from plan participants 0 0 0
Benefit payments (98) (93) (93)
Settlements (303) (207) (177)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 3,182 3,002 2,662
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]      
Funded status at December 31 (675) (1,075) (1,106)
Net recorded (liability) asset at December 31 (675) (1,075) (1,106)
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 19 0 0
Current liabilities (19) (35) (59)
Noncurrent liabilities (675) (1,040) (1,047)
Net recorded (liability) asset (675) (1,075) (1,106)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax [Abstract]      
Net actuarial (loss) gain (86) (102) (113)
Prior service cost (8) (11) (14)
Total (94) (113) (127)
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST AND AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN OCI      
Service cost 145 129 110
Interest cost 112 129 139
Expected return on assets (173) (169) (144)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 11 12 12
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 45 35 36
Settlement charges 38 22 28
Net periodic benefit cost 178 158 181
Regulatory adjustment 57 91 77
Total expense recognized 235 249 258
CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OCI (1)      
Net loss (gain) (5) 28 17
Prior service cost 0 0 5
Amortization of actuarial loss (8) (14) (13)
Amortization of prior service cost (4) (4) (3)
Settlements (7) (22) (28)
Total recognized in OCI (24) (12) (22)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI $ 211 $ 237 $ 236
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Discount rate 3.04% 2.78% 3.49%
Interest crediting rate 1.94% 1.62% 2.28%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Discount rate 2.78% 3.49% 4.29%
Expected return on plan assets 6.47% 7.00% 7.00%
Interest crediting rate 1.62% 2.28% 3.36%
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS      
Expected employer contributions $ 231    
EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS      
2022 276    
2023 261    
2024 253    
2025 244    
2026 240    
2027-2031 $ 1,122    
Pension Plan | Minimum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.00%
Pension Plan | Maximum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan      
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Net obligation at January 1 $ 989 $ 913 $ 868
Service cost 23 18 17
Interest cost 28 33 36
Contributions from plan participants 21 22 21
Actuarial (gain) loss (53) 79 45
Plan amendments 0 0 0
Benefit payments (68) (74) (72)
Settlements 0 (2) (2)
Net obligation at December 31 940 989 913
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 1,399 1,281 1,108
Actual return on plan assets 51 164 218
Employer contributions 5 8 8
Contributions from plan participants 21 22 21
Benefit payments (68) (74) (72)
Settlements 0 (2) (2)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 1,408 1,399 1,281
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]      
Funded status at December 31 468 410 368
Net recorded (liability) asset at December 31 468 410 368
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 481 430 391
Current liabilities (1) (1) (3)
Noncurrent liabilities (12) (19) (20)
Net recorded (liability) asset 468 410 368
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax [Abstract]      
Net actuarial (loss) gain 11 8 10
Prior service cost 0 0 0
Total 11 8 10
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST AND AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN OCI      
Service cost 23 18 17
Interest cost 28 33 36
Expected return on assets (61) (55) (71)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (2) (2) 0
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) (9) (10) (10)
Settlement charges 0 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost (21) (16) (28)
Regulatory adjustment 21 16 29
Total expense recognized 0 0 1
CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OCI (1)      
Net loss (gain) (4) 1 (3)
Prior service cost 0 0 0
Amortization of actuarial loss 0 0 0
Amortization of prior service cost 0 0 0
Settlements 0 0 0
Total recognized in OCI (4) 1 (3)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI $ (4) $ 1 $ (2)
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Discount rate 3.04% 2.88% 3.54%
Interest crediting rate 1.94% 1.62% 2.28%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Discount rate 2.88% 3.54% 4.29%
Expected return on plan assets 4.76% 4.64% 6.48%
Interest crediting rate 1.62% 2.28% 3.36%
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS      
Expected employer contributions $ 5    
EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS      
2022 46    
2023 46    
2024 46    
2025 46    
2026 48    
2027-2031 $ 226    
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Pre-65Retiree      
ASSUMED HEALTH CARE COST TREND RATES      
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.00% 6.00% 6.25%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend) 4.75% 4.75% 4.75%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Retiree Aged 65 or Older      
ASSUMED HEALTH CARE COST TREND RATES      
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 4.75% 4.75% 4.75%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend) 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Minimum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Maximum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member]      
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent liabilities $ (25) $ (92) $ (153)
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Pension Plan      
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Net obligation at January 1 913 895 814
Service cost 35 31 30
Interest cost 25 30 34
Contributions from plan participants 0 0 0
Actuarial (gain) loss (2) 37 61
Plan amendments 0 0 3
Benefit payments (17) (18) (18)
Settlements (69) (52) (39)
Transfer of liability from other plans 0 (10) 10
Net obligation at December 31 885 913 895
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 819 739 600
Actual return on plan assets 73 94 135
Employer contributions 53 52 52
Contributions from plan participants 0 0 0
Benefit payments (17) (18) (18)
Settlements (69) (52) (39)
Transfer of assets from other plans 0 4 9
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 859 819 739
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]      
Funded status at December 31 (26) (94) (156)
Net recorded (liability) asset at December 31 (26) (94) (156)
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 0 0 0
Current liabilities (1) (2) (3)
Noncurrent liabilities (25) (92) (153)
Net recorded (liability) asset (26) (94) (156)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax [Abstract]      
Net actuarial (loss) gain (9) (8) (9)
Prior service cost (1) (2) (7)
Total (10) (10) (16)
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST AND AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN OCI      
Service cost 35 31 30
Interest cost 25 30 34
Expected return on assets (50) (49) (38)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 1 2 3
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 2 3 11
Settlement charges 6 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost 19 17 40
Regulatory adjustment 34 38 14
Total expense recognized 53 55 54
CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OCI (1)      
Net loss (gain) 1 6 5
Prior service cost 0 0 2
Transfer of actuarial loss (gain) 0 (7) 0
Transfer of prior service cost (credit) 0 (5) 0
Amortization of actuarial loss 0 (1) 0
Amortization of prior service cost (1) (1) (1)
Total recognized in OCI 0 (8) 6
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI $ 53 $ 47 $ 60
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Discount rate 2.99% 2.73% 3.44%
Interest crediting rate 1.94% 1.62% 2.28%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Discount rate 2.73% 3.44% 4.29%
Expected return on plan assets 6.25% 7.00% 7.00%
Interest crediting rate 1.62% 2.28% 3.36%
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS      
Expected employer contributions $ 52    
EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS      
2022 71    
2023 69    
2024 66    
2025 65    
2026 59    
2027-2031 $ 275    
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Pension Plan | Minimum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 3.50% 2.70% 2.70%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.00%
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Pension Plan | Maximum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan      
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Net obligation at January 1 $ 193 $ 177 $ 170
Service cost 5 4 4
Interest cost 5 6 7
Contributions from plan participants 7 8 7
Actuarial (gain) loss (3) 17 7
Plan amendments 0 0 0
Benefit payments (19) (20) (18)
Settlements 0 0 0
Transfer of liability from other plans 0 1 0
Net obligation at December 31 188 193 177
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 213 197 172
Actual return on plan assets (5) 26 36
Employer contributions 1 1 0
Contributions from plan participants 7 8 7
Benefit payments (19) (20) (18)
Settlements 0 0 0
Transfer of assets from other plans 0 1 0
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 197 213 197
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]      
Funded status at December 31 9 20 20
Net recorded (liability) asset at December 31 9 20 20
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 9 20 20
Current liabilities 0 0 0
Noncurrent liabilities 0 0 0
Net recorded (liability) asset 9 20 20
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST AND AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN OCI      
Service cost 5 4 4
Interest cost 5 6 7
Expected return on assets (10) (10) (11)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 0 0 2
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) (2) (3) (2)
Settlement charges 0 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost (2) (3) 0
Regulatory adjustment 2 3 0
Total expense recognized 0 0 0
CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OCI (1)      
Net loss (gain) 0 0 0
Prior service cost 0 0 0
Transfer of actuarial loss (gain) 0 0 0
Transfer of prior service cost (credit) 0 0 0
Amortization of actuarial loss 0 0 0
Amortization of prior service cost 0 0 0
Total recognized in OCI 0 0 0
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Discount rate 3.05% 2.85% 3.55%
Interest crediting rate 1.94% 1.62% 2.28%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Discount rate 2.85% 3.55% 4.30%
Expected return on plan assets 4.81% 5.51% 6.92%
Interest crediting rate 1.62% 2.28% 3.36%
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS      
Expected employer contributions $ 1    
EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS      
2022 9    
2023 10    
2024 10    
2025 10    
2026 10    
2027-2031 $ 48    
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Pre-65Retiree      
ASSUMED HEALTH CARE COST TREND RATES      
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.00% 6.00% 6.25%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend) 4.75% 4.75% 4.75%
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Retiree Aged 65 or Older      
ASSUMED HEALTH CARE COST TREND RATES      
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 4.75% 4.75% 4.75%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend) 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Minimum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 3.50% 2.70% 2.70%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.00%
San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Maximum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
SoCalGas | Pension Plan      
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Net obligation at January 1 $ 2,829 $ 2,526 $ 2,148
Service cost 97 86 68
Interest cost 78 88 91
Contributions from plan participants 0 0 0
Actuarial (gain) loss (83) 282 345
Plan amendments 0 0 2
Benefit payments (63) (60) (59)
Settlements (211) (105) (65)
Transfer of liability from other plans 0 12 (4)
Net obligation at December 31 2,647 2,829 2,526
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 1,969 1,737 1,385
Actual return on plan assets 243 243 320
Employer contributions 157 152 152
Contributions from plan participants 0 0 0
Benefit payments (63) (60) (59)
Settlements (211) (105) (65)
Transfer of assets from other plans 0 2 4
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 2,095 1,969 1,737
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]      
Funded status at December 31 (552) (860) (789)
Net recorded (liability) asset at December 31 (552) (860) (789)
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 0 0 0
Current liabilities (1) (7) (4)
Noncurrent liabilities (551) (853) (785)
Net recorded (liability) asset (552) (860) (789)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax [Abstract]      
Net actuarial (loss) gain (15) (14) (7)
Prior service cost (3) (4) (3)
Total (18) (18) (10)
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST AND AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN OCI      
Service cost 97 86 68
Interest cost 78 88 91
Expected return on assets (113) (107) (94)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 8 8 8
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 36 26 16
Settlement charges 25 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost 131 101 89
Regulatory adjustment 23 53 63
Total expense recognized 154 154 152
CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OCI (1)      
Net loss (gain) 2 6 2
Prior service cost 0 0 3
Transfer of actuarial loss (gain) 0 5 (4)
Transfer of prior service cost (credit) 0 3 (1)
Amortization of actuarial loss (1) (1) (1)
Amortization of prior service cost (1) (1) 0
Total recognized in OCI 0 12 (1)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI $ 154 $ 166 $ 151
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Discount rate 3.04% 2.79% 3.50%
Interest crediting rate 1.94% 1.62% 2.28%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Discount rate 2.79% 3.50% 4.30%
Expected return on plan assets 6.75% 7.00% 7.00%
Interest crediting rate 1.62% 2.28% 3.36%
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS      
Expected employer contributions $ 152    
EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS      
2022 171    
2023 163    
2024 158    
2025 156    
2026 153    
2027-2031 $ 725    
SoCalGas | Pension Plan | Minimum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.00%
SoCalGas | Pension Plan | Maximum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
SoCalGas | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan      
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Net obligation at January 1 $ 749 $ 688 $ 646
Service cost 17 14 12
Interest cost 22 25 27
Contributions from plan participants 13 14 13
Actuarial (gain) loss (49) 57 39
Plan amendments 0 0 0
Benefit payments (46) (49) (49)
Settlements 0 0 0
Transfer of liability from other plans 0 0 0
Net obligation at December 31 706 749 688
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 1,159 1,059 916
Actual return on plan assets 51 134 178
Employer contributions 1 1 1
Contributions from plan participants 13 14 13
Benefit payments (46) (49) (49)
Settlements 0 0 0
Transfer of assets from other plans 0 0 0
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 1,178 1,159 1,059
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]      
Funded status at December 31 472 410 371
Net recorded (liability) asset at December 31 472 410 371
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 472 410 371
Current liabilities 0 0 0
Noncurrent liabilities 0 0 0
Net recorded (liability) asset 472 410 371
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST AND AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN OCI      
Service cost 17 14 12
Interest cost 22 25 27
Expected return on assets (48) (43) (58)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (3) (2) (2)
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) (7) (7) (8)
Settlement charges 0 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost (19) (13) (29)
Regulatory adjustment 19 13 29
Total expense recognized 0 0 0
CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OCI (1)      
Net loss (gain) 0 0 0
Prior service cost 0 0 0
Transfer of actuarial loss (gain) 0 0 0
Transfer of prior service cost (credit) 0 0 0
Amortization of actuarial loss 0 0 0
Amortization of prior service cost 0 0 0
Total recognized in OCI 0 0 0
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and OCI $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Discount rate 3.05% 2.90% 3.55%
Interest crediting rate 1.94% 1.62% 2.28%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Discount rate 2.90% 3.55% 4.30%
Expected return on plan assets 4.70% 4.41% 6.38%
Interest crediting rate 1.62% 2.28% 3.36%
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS      
Expected employer contributions $ 1    
EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS      
2022 33    
2023 33    
2024 33    
2025 33    
2026 33    
2027-2031 $ 166    
SoCalGas | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Pre-65Retiree      
ASSUMED HEALTH CARE COST TREND RATES      
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.00% 6.00% 6.25%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend) 4.75% 4.75% 4.75%
SoCalGas | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Retiree Aged 65 or Older      
ASSUMED HEALTH CARE COST TREND RATES      
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 4.75% 4.75% 4.75%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend) 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
SoCalGas | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Minimum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 2.70% 2.70% 2.00%
SoCalGas | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan | Maximum      
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT OBLIGATION      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST      
Rate of compensation increase 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Funded Plan | Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Projected benefit obligation $ 2,612 $ 3,679 $ 3,578
Accumulated benefit obligation 2,277 3,265 3,229
Fair value of plan assets 2,095 2,788 2,662
Funded Plan | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Accumulated benefit obligation 34 33 32
Fair value of plan assets 33 27 25
Funded Plan | San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Projected benefit obligation   887 861
Accumulated benefit obligation   834 818
Fair value of plan assets   819 739
Funded Plan | SoCalGas | Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Projected benefit obligation 2,612 2,792 2,505
Accumulated benefit obligation 2,277 2,431 2,208
Fair value of plan assets 2,095 1,969 1,737
Unfunded Plan | Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Projected benefit obligation 178 184 190
Accumulated benefit obligation 139 146 158
Unfunded Plan | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Accumulated benefit obligation 12 14 16
Unfunded Plan | San Diego Gas and Electric Company [Member] | Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Projected benefit obligation 26 26 34
Accumulated benefit obligation 22 22 27
Unfunded Plan | SoCalGas | Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]      
Projected benefit obligation 35 37 21
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 29 $ 31 $ 17