Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Operating revenues $ 930 $ 896 $ 2,500 $ 2,376
Operating expenses:        
Operation and maintenance 432 364 1,131 1,024
Depreciation and amortization 119 111 350 327
General taxes 65 60 195 184
Gain on asset dispositions and purchases (5)   (8) (2)
Total operating expenses, net 611 535 1,668 1,533
Operating income 319 361 832 843
Other income (expense):        
Interest, net (81) (77) (242) (228)
Other, net 5 3 14 9
Total other income (expense) (76) (74) (228) (219)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 243 287 604 624
Provision for income taxes 95 113 237 247
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 148 $ 174 $ 367 $ 377
Basic earnings per share:        
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 0.83 $ 0.97 $ 2.06 $ 2.10
Diluted earnings per share:        
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 0.83 $ 0.96 $ 2.05 $ 2.09
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
Basic 178 179 178 179
Diluted 178 180 179 180
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.375 $ 0.34 $ 0.75 $ 0.68