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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
AFUDC capitalized $ 23 $ 20  
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization 71 68 65
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross 668 608  
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization 384 313  
Capital Leased Assets, Gross 35 32  
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation $ 21 $ 20  
Electric [Member]
     
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service 3.40% 3.30% 3.30%
Gas [Member]
     
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service 2.40% 2.40% 2.30%
Minimum [Member]
     
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life 1 year    
Maximum [Member]
     
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 55 years    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life 28 years    
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member]
     
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life 3 years    
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member]
     
Public Utility Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life 15 years