Investments (Other) (Details) - Edison International - Proterra $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss), pre-tax	$ 12	$ 12
Unrealized gain (loss), net tax	9
Long-term investments	$ 21	$ 21

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