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Government Assistance, Monthly Performance-Based Disbursements, Per Megawatt-Hour

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in income from government assistance.

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Amount of government assistance awarded that comprises amount received, receivable, and to be received unless condition for government assistance is not met. Includes, but is not limited to, government grant, assistance, incentive, award, subsidy, and loan.

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Indicates line item in statement of income or comprehensive income that includes increase (decrease) in income from government assistance.

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Amount of cash restricted as to withdrawal or usage, classified as noncurrent. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - (Government Assistance) (Details) $ in Millions			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 11, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 18, 2022 USD ($) $ / MWh	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Aug. 24, 2026 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Performance-Based Disbursement
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Monthly performance-based disbursements, per megawatt-hour \| $ / MWh		7
Maximum disbursement		$ 300
Civil Nuclear Credit Program
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Maximum disbursement	$ 1,100
Restricted cash, noncurrent			$ 272		$ 272			$ 0
Civil Nuclear Credit Program, Incurred Eligible Costs
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Disbursement			$ 6	$ 34	$ 37	$ 134
Government Assistance, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]			Operating and maintenance	Operating and maintenance	Operating and maintenance	Operating and maintenance
Civil Nuclear Credit Program, Incurred Fuel Costs
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Disbursement						$ 57
Government Assistance, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]						Cost of Product and Service Sold
Utility \| Civil Nuclear Credit Program
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Government assistance, award amount							$ 272
Restricted cash, noncurrent			$ 272		$ 272			$ 0
Senate Bill 846 \| Utility
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		1,100
Maximum \| Senate Bill 846 \| Utility
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 1,400