Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ 37	$ 48
SCE
Premium and net of discount and issuance costs	$ 33	$ 36

Premiums, Discounts and Issuance Costs of Long Term Debt

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