| Cover Page | Nov. 04, 2021 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 4, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 1-2348 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000075488 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-0742640 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 77 Beale Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | P.O. Box 770000 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94177 |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Local Phone Number | 973-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| PGE Recovery Funding LLC [Member] | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity File Number | 333-256944-01 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PG&E RECOVERY FUNDING LLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001866514 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-1047820 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 77 Beale Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | P.O. Box 770000 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94177 |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Local Phone Number | 973-1000 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
