Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Operating revenue:
Energy	$ 3,598	$ 3,280	$ 7,179	$ 6,830
Real estate	956	841	1,541	1,332
Total operating revenue	4,554	4,121	8,720	8,162
Energy:
Cost of sales	1,049	970	2,168	2,065
Operating expense	950	909	1,833	1,791
Depreciation and amortization	660	640	1,270	1,259
Real estate	846	748	1,429	1,240
Total operating costs and expenses	3,505	3,267	6,700	6,355
Operating income	1,049	854	2,020	1,807
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(457)	(468)	(915)	(941)
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment	10	103	20	114
Allowance for equity funds	18	115	35	130
Interest and dividend income	27	27	53	54
Other, net	(3)	1	22	11
Total other income (expense)	(405)	(222)	(785)	(632)
Income before income tax expense and equity income	644	632	1,235	1,175
Income tax expense	83	121	135	195
Equity income	26	34	50	60
Net income	587	545	1,150	1,040
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	13	9	20	14
Net income attributable to BHE shareholders	$ 574	$ 536	$ 1,130	$ 1,026