Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Organization and Basis of Presentation) (Details) mi² in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016 mi²
Southern California Edison \| Electric Utility
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Supply of electricity, area covered (square mile)	50

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