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Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Tax (expense) benefit from employee stock plans	$ 9	$ 25	$ 8
Pacific Gas And Electric Company [Member]
Tax (expense) benefit from employee stock plans	$ 5	$ 25	$ 10

Tax effects of the increase (decrease) to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label.

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