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Long-term Debt Schedule of Long Term Debt Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
First Mortgage Bonds, rates range from 3.46% to 9.31%, with a weighted average rate of 5.62% in 2013 and 5.84% in 2012, due at various dates through 2048	$ 1,795	$ 1,515
Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, 5% rate, due 2033	148	142
Pollution Control Revenue Bonds owned by PGE	(27)	(21)
Total long-term debt	1,916	1,636
Less: current portion of long-term debt	0	(100)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$ 1,916	$ 1,536

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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Represents the current and noncurrent portions of a debt security issued by a state, certain agencies or authorities, a local government, or development corporation to finance the construction of air- or water-pollution control facilities or sewage or solid waste disposal facilities pursuant to federal law. The bonds are backed by the credit of the beneficiary of the financing rather than the credit of the issuer.

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