Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Operating revenues $ 761 $ 756
Operating expenses:    
Operation and maintenance 347 334
Depreciation and amortization 129 124
General taxes 70 68
Gain on asset dispositions and purchases (2) 0
Total operating expenses, net 544 526
Operating income 217 230
Other income (expense):    
Interest, net (84) (85)
Non-operating benefit costs, net 3 (3)
Other, net 4 3
Total other income (expense) (77) (85)
Income before income taxes 140 145
Provision for income taxes 34 52
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 106 $ 93
Basic earnings per share:    
Net income attributable to common stockholders - Basic (dollars per share) $ 0.60 $ 0.52
Diluted earnings per share:    
Net income attributable to common stockholders - Diluted (dollars per share) $ 0.59 $ 0.52
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:    
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic (per share) 178 178
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted (per share) 179 179
Dividends declared per common share (dollars per share) $ 0 $ 0