DEBT (Narrative) (Details) - Pacific Gas & Electric Co (Utility) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 18, 2023	Mar. 30, 2023	Jan. 06, 2023
364-Day 2023 Tranche Loans | Subsequent Event
Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 125
364-Day 2023 Tranche Loans | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt [Line Items]
Credit spread adjustment	0.10%
Basis spread on variable rate	1.375%
364-Day 2023 Tranche Loans | Base Rate | Subsequent Event
Debt [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.375%
First Mortgage Bonds Due 2033
Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 750
Interest rate			6.15%
First Mortgage Bonds Due 2053
Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 750	$ 750
Interest rate		6.70%	6.75%