Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Average Depreciation Rates (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Natural gas distribution | Delmarva
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average depreciation rates	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%
Natural gas distribution | Florida
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average depreciation rates	2.50%	2.60%	2.90%
Natural gas transmission | Delmarva
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average depreciation rates	2.70%	2.60%	2.70%
Natural gas transmission | Florida
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average depreciation rates	2.30%	2.40%	2.30%
Electric distribution | Florida
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average depreciation rates	2.90%	3.40%	3.40%