Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Collected Portion	$ 43	$ 0

Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Collected Portion

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