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Preferred and Preference Stock	3 Months Ended
Preferred and Preference Stock	Mar. 31, 2012
Preferred And Preference Stock [Abstract]
Preferred and Preference Stock	Preferred and Preference Stock During the first quarter of 2012, SCE issued 350,000 shares of 6.25% Series E preference stock (cumulative, $1,000 liquidation value). The Series E preference shares may not be redeemed prior to February 1, 2022. After February 1, 2022, SCE may at its option, redeem the shares, in whole or in part for a price of $1,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. The shares are not subject to mandatory redemption. The proceeds from the sale of these shares were used to repay commercial paper borrowings and to fund SCE's capital program.