Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 28 $ 29
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts 5 8
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) 573,000,000 570,000,000
Virginia Electric and Power Company
   
Customer receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts 10 11
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 4 $ 7
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) 500,000 500,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) 274,723 274,723