Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ (62)	$ (43)	$ 23
SCE
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ (51)	$ (43)	$ 26

Premiums, Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt

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