Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (MEC) (Details) (MidAmerican Energy Company [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 10		$ 8		$ 12
Charged to Income	7		8		4
Deductions	(7)		(6)		(8)
Balance at End of Year	10		10		8
Reserves Not Deducted From Assets [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	9	[1]	8	[1]	8	[1]
Charged to Income	6	[1]	6	[1]	4	[1]
Deductions	(6)	[1]	(5)	[1]	(4)	[1]
Balance at End of Year	$ 9	[1]	$ 9	[1]	$ 8	[1]

[1] (1)Reserves not deducted from assets include estimated liabilities for losses retained by MidAmerican Energy for workers compensation, public liability and property damage claims.