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Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Amount And Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Debt financial instrument	$ 350	$ 349
Carrying Amount [Member] \| Pacific Gas And Electric Company [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Debt financial instrument	12,334	11,645
Estimate Of Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Debt financial instrument	354	371
Estimate Of Fair Value [Member] \| Pacific Gas And Electric Company [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Debt financial instrument	$ 13,444	$ 13,946

Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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