Regulatory Matters - GPC Nuclear Construction (Details) - GEORGIA POWER CO - Plant Vogtle Units 3 And 4 $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 utility MW	Aug. 31, 2018
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proportionate ownership share	45.70%
Number of construction units approved | utility		2
Electric generating capacity in mega watts under consortium agreement | MW		1,100
Estimated cost to complete, construction contingency estimate, financing costs	$ 3,500
Estimated cost to complete, construction contingency estimate, financing costs, incurred to date	3,400
Construction contingency estimate	43
Monthly AFUDC	$ 45
Percentage of ownership interest required for voting for continuing construction			90.00%
Vogtle Owners
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Period of notice required in the event letters of credit are not renewed	30 days
Minimum | COVID-19
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss, loss of productivity, term	3 months
Maximum | COVID-19
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss, loss of productivity, term	4 months
Estimate of possible loss	$ 200