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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities, Recurring and Nonrecurring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities $ 24 $ 29
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities) 119 103
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 926 544
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 1,189 830
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (64) (74)
Total liabilities 206 207
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 983 623
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mark-to-Market Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (135) (132)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (7) (1)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedging Instrument Liabilites [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (7) (1)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 150 219
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Restricted cash member [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 175 176
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Other Assets [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 49 41
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 261 260
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 97 94
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 64 65
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 6 6
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 94 95
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 45838    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 2 26
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedges    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Assets    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 2 26
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 926 544
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 1,087 703
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 1,087 703
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mark-to-Market Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedging Instrument Liabilites [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 161 159
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 97 94
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 64 65
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 45838    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedges    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Assets    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 79 105
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (64) (74)
Total liabilities 71 75
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 8 30
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mark-to-Market Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (7) (1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedging Instrument Liabilites [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (7) (1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 77 79
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 6 6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 71 73
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 45838    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 2 26
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedges    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Assets    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 2 26
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 23 22
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 135 132
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) (112) (110)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mark-to-Market Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (135) (132)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedging Instrument Liabilites [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 23 22
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 23 22
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 45838    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Economic Hedges    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Derivative Assets    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Total derivative assets 0 0
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities 24 29
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities) 111 103
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 613 390
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 613 390
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (135) (132)
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (8) (8)
Total liabilities 143 140
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 470 250
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities 24 29
Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities) 111 103
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 61 66
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Restricted cash member [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 173 176
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Other Assets [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 49 41
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 613 390
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 613 390
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 613 390
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (8) (8)
Total liabilities 8 8
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) (8) (8)
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities (135) (132)
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 135 132
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) (135) (132)
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Commonwealth Edison Co | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 2 29
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 35 63
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (7) (7)
Total liabilities 7 7
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 28 56
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 23 19
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 33 34
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 11 12
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 22
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 2 29
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 13 41
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 13 41
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 11 12
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 11 12
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 22 22
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (7) (7)
Total liabilities 7 7
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 15 15
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 22
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 22
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
PECO Energy Co | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 232 1
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 241 11
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (4) (4)
Total liabilities 4 4
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 237 7
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 9 33
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 9 10
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 9 10
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 232 1
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 241 11
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 241 11
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 9 10
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 9 10
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (4) (4)
Total liabilities 4 4
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) (4) (4)
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 47 93
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 200 244
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (10) (12)
Total liabilities 10 12
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 190 232
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 48 70
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Restricted cash member [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 2 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 153 151
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 95 92
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 9 9
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 6 6
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 43 44
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 47 93
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 151 194
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 151 194
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 104 101
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 95 92
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 9 9
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 27 29
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (10) (12)
Total liabilities 10 12
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 17 17
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 27 29
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 6 6
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 21 23
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 22 21
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 22 21
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 21
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Income Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 21
Pepco Holdings LLC | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 23 21
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 160 156
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (1) (1)
Total liabilities 1 1
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 159 155
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 21 30
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 137 135
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 94 91
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 43 44
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 23 21
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 117 112
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 117 112
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 94 91
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 94 91
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 21 23
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent (1) (1)
Total liabilities 1 1
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 20 22
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 21 23
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 21 23
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 22 21
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 22 21
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 21
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 22 21
Potomac Electric Power Company | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 6 3
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 6 3
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 6 3
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 8 20
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 6 3
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 6 3
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 6 3
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Delmarva Power and Light Company | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 15 14
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Restricted cash member [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 2 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Cash equivalents 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability) 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Rabbi Trust Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | 6311 Life Insurance [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Atlantic City Electric Company | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Total liabilities $ 0 $ 0