OTHER CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Tax Matters) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Deductibility in question, repair costs for gas transmission and distribution lines	$ 850
Deductibility in question, customer bill credits	$ 400

Repair Costs, Gas Transmission and Distribution Lines, Amount of Deduction in Question

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