Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Collected Portion	$ 85	$ 52

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

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