Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization and Basis of Presentation (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]
The following provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts for the beginning (December 31, 2017) and ending periods shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PSE&G
 
Power
 
Other (A)
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
Millions
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
242

 
$
32

 
$
39

 
$
313

 
 
Restricted Cash in Other Current Assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
 
Restricted Cash in Other Noncurrent Assets
2

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
$
244

 
$
32

 
$
39

 
$
315

 
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
48

 
$
11

 
$
59

 
$
118

 
 
Restricted Cash in Other Current Assets
14

 
—

 
—

 
14

 
 
Restricted Cash in Other Noncurrent Assets
2

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
$
64

 
$
11

 
$
59

 
$
134

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(A)
Includes amounts applicable to PSEG (parent corporation), Energy Holdings and Services.