Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |||
Document Type | 8-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Entity Registrant Name | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 928,576 | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 70,980,203 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 0 |
Balance Sheets
Balance Sheets - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $ 103 | $ 29 |
Receivables, Net, Current | 342 | 433 |
Income Taxes Receivable, Current | 104 | 307 |
Inventory, Net | 238 | 185 |
Other Assets, Current | 58 | 86 |
Total current assets | 845 | 1,040 |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 11,723 | 10,519 |
Regulatory assets | 1,044 | 908 |
Investments and restricted cash and investments | 634 | 625 |
Other Assets, Noncurrent | 139 | 142 |
Total assets | 14,385 | 13,234 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts Payable, Current | 426 | 392 |
Interest Payable, Current | 46 | 40 |
Taxes Payable, Current | 125 | 128 |
Short-term Debt | 0 | 50 |
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current | 34 | 426 |
Other Liabilities, Current | 166 | 131 |
Liabilities, Current | 797 | 1,167 |
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | 4,237 | 3,608 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent | 3,061 | 2,662 |
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | 831 | 837 |
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent | 488 | 432 |
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent | 266 | 278 |
Total liabilities | 9,680 | 8,984 |
Shareholder's equity: | ||
Common stock | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 561 | 561 |
Retained earnings | 4,174 | 3,712 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net | (30) | (23) |
Total shareholder's equity | 4,705 | 4,250 |
Liabilities and Equity | $ 14,385 | $ 13,234 |
Balance Sheets Balance Sheets (
Balance Sheets Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - Common Stock [Member] - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 350,000,000 | 350,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 70,980,203 | 70,980,203 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 70,980,203 | 70,980,203 |
Statements of Operations
Statements of Operations - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Revenues [Abstract] | |||
Electric Domestic Regulated Revenue | $ 1,837 | $ 1,817 | $ 1,762 |
Gas Domestic Regulated Revenue And Other Revenue | 665 | 1,005 | 826 |
Total operating revenue | 2,502 | 2,822 | 2,588 |
Costs and Expenses [Abstract] | |||
Cost of Domestic Regulated Electric | 433 | 532 | 517 |
Cost of Natural Gas Purchases And Cost of Other Goods And Services Sold | 398 | 720 | 558 |
Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance and Operations | 705 | 717 | 677 |
Utilities Operating Expense, Depreciation and Amortization | 407 | 351 | 403 |
Utilities Operating Expense, Taxes | 110 | 108 | 104 |
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,053 | 2,428 | 2,259 |
Operating Income (Loss) | 449 | 394 | 329 |
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | |||
Interest Expense | (183) | (174) | (151) |
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Interest | 8 | 16 | 7 |
Public Utilities, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Cost of Equity | 20 | 39 | 19 |
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | 5 | 10 | 16 |
Total other income and (expense) | (150) | (109) | (109) |
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 299 | 285 | 220 |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (147) | (116) | (116) |
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent | 446 | 401 | 336 |
Discontinued operations (Note 3) [Abstract] | |||
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax | 22 | 28 | 27 |
Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation | 6 | 12 | 13 |
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Net income (loss) | 462 | 417 | 350 |
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic | $ 462 | $ 417 | $ 349 |
Statements of Comprehensive Inc
Statements of Comprehensive Income Statements of Comprehensive Income - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Net income (loss) | $ 462 | $ 417 | $ 350 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |||
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $-, $1 and $1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(4), $(10) and $9 | (7) | (13) | 12 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (7) | (12) | 13 |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net | $ 455 | $ 405 | $ 363 |
Statements of Comprehensive In6
Statements of Comprehensive Income Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, tax | $ 0 | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, tax | $ (4) | $ (10) | $ 9 |
Statements of Changes in Equity
Statements of Changes in Equity Statements of Changes in Equity - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Preferred Stock [Member] | AOCI [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Common Stock [Member] |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | $ 3,635 | $ 27 | $ (24) | $ 3,070 | $ 562 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net income (loss) | 350 | 350 | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 13 | 13 | |||
Common stock dividends declared | (125) | (125) | |||
Redemption of preferred securities | (28) | (27) | (1) | ||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | 3,845 | 0 | (11) | 3,295 | 561 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net income (loss) | 417 | 417 | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (12) | (12) | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 4,250 | 0 | (23) | 3,712 | 561 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net income (loss) | 462 | 462 | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (7) | (7) | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 4,705 | $ 0 | $ (30) | $ 4,174 | $ 561 |
Statements of Cash Flows
Statements of Cash Flows - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 462 | $ 417 | $ 350 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Utilities Operating Expense, Depreciation and Amortization | 407 | 351 | 403 |
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits | 275 | 300 | 103 |
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net | 49 | 47 | 57 |
Other Noncash Income (Expense) | (58) | (57) | (27) |
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables | 91 | (3) | (58) |
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories | (53) | 44 | 13 |
Increase (Decrease) in Counterparty Collateral, Net | 33 | (53) | 5 |
Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations | (8) | (2) | 8 |
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable | (76) | 30 | 23 |
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Taxes Payable | 217 | (252) | (164) |
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets and Liabilities, Net | 12 | 1 | 22 |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 1,351 | 823 | 735 |
Net cash flows from investing activities | |||
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | (1,446) | (1,526) | (1,026) |
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities | (142) | (88) | (114) |
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities | 135 | 80 | 102 |
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets | 0 | 8 | 15 |
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities | 3 | 5 | 11 |
Net cash flows from investing activities | (1,450) | (1,521) | (1,012) |
Net cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock | 0 | 0 | (125) |
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt | 649 | 840 | 940 |
Repayments of Long-term Debt | (426) | (356) | (670) |
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt | (50) | 50 | 0 |
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities | 0 | (1) | 0 |
Net cash flows from financing activities | 173 | 533 | 117 |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 74 | (165) | (160) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 29 | 194 | 354 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ 103 | $ 29 | $ 194 |
Organization and Operations
Organization and Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] | Company Organization MidAmerican Energy Company ("MidAmerican Energy") is a public utility with electric and natural gas operations and is the principal subsidiary of MHC Inc. ("MHC"). MHC is a holding company that conducts no business other than the ownership of its subsidiaries and related corporate services. MHC's nonregulated subsidiaries include Midwest Capital Group, Inc. and MEC Construction Services Co. MHC is the direct wholly owned subsidiary of MidAmerican Funding, LLC, ("MidAmerican Funding"), which is an Iowa limited liability company with Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company ("BHE") as its sole member. BHE is a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ("Berkshire Hathaway"). |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. These estimates include, but are not limited to, the effects of regulation; certain assumptions made in accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits; asset retirement obligations ("AROs"); income taxes; unbilled revenue; valuation of certain financial assets and liabilities, including derivative contracts; and accounting for contingencies. Actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the Financial Statements. Certain amounts in the prior period Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications did not impact previously reported operating income, net income or retained earnings. A ccounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation MidAmerican Energy's utility operations are subject to the regulation of the Iowa Utilities Board ("IUB"), the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC"), the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"). MidAmerican Energy's accounting policies and the accompanying Financial Statements conform to GAAP applicable to rate-regulated enterprises and reflect the effects of the ratemaking process. MidAmerican Energy prepares its financial statements in accordance with authoritative guidance for regulated operations, which recognizes the economic effects of regulation. Accordingly, MidAmerican Energy defers the recognition of certain costs or income if it is probable that, through the ratemaking process, there will be a corresponding increase or decrease in future regulated rates. Regulatory assets and liabilities are established to reflect the impacts of these deferrals, which will be recognized in earnings in the periods the corresponding changes in regulated rates occur. MidAmerican Energy continually evaluates the applicability of the guidance for regulated operations and whether its regulatory assets and liabilities are probable of inclusion in future regulated rates by considering factors such as a change in the regulator's approach to setting rates from cost-based ratemaking to another form of regulation, other regulatory actions or the impact of competition, that could limit MidAmerican Energy's ability to recover its costs. MidAmerican Energy believes the application of the guidance for regulated operations is appropriate, and its existing regulatory assets and liabilities are probable of inclusion in future regulated rates. The evaluation reflects the current political and regulatory climate at both the federal and state levels. If it becomes no longer probable that the deferred costs or income will be included in future regulated rates, the related regulatory assets and liabilities will be written off to net income, returned to customers or re-established as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). Fair Value Measurements As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Different valuation techniques may be appropriate under the circumstances to determine the value that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction. Market participants are assumed to be independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange and not under duress. Nonperformance or credit risk is considered in determining fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Investments Cash equivalents consist of funds invested in money market mutual funds, United States Treasury Bills and other investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Cash and cash equivalents exclude amounts where availability is restricted by legal requirements, loan agreements or other contractual provisions. Restricted amounts are included in other current assets and investments and nonregulated property, net on the Balance Sheets. Investments MidAmerican Energy's management determines the appropriate classification of investments in debt and equity securities at the acquisition date and reevaluates the classification at each balance sheet date. Investments that management does not intend to use or is restricted from using in current operations are presented as noncurrent on the Balance Sheets. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with realized gains and losses, as determined on a specific identification basis, recognized in earnings and unrealized gains and losses recognized in AOCI, net of tax. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on securities in a trust related to the decommissioning of the Quad Cities Generating Station Units 1 and 2 ("Quad Cities Station") are recorded as a net regulatory liability because MidAmerican Energy expects to recover costs for these activities through regulated rates. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost, reflecting the ability and intent to hold the securities to maturity. Investments gains and losses arise when investments are sold (as determined on a specific identification basis) or are other-than-temporarily impaired. If a decline in value of an investment below cost is deemed other than temporary, the cost of the investment is written down to fair value, with a corresponding charge to earnings. Factors considered in judging whether an impairment is other than temporary include: the financial condition, business prospects and creditworthiness of the issuer; the relative amount of the decline; MidAmerican Energy's ability and intent to hold the investment until the fair value recovers; and the length of time that fair value has been less than cost. Impairment losses on equity securities are charged to earnings. With respect to an investment in a debt security, any resulting impairment loss is recognized in earnings if MidAmerican Energy intends to sell, or expects to be required to sell, the debt security before its amortized cost is recovered. If MidAmerican Energy does not expect to ultimately recover the amortized cost basis even if it does not intend to sell the security, the credit loss component is recognized in earnings and any difference between fair value and the amortized cost basis, net of the credit loss, is reflected in other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"). For regulated investments, any impairment charge is offset by the establishment of a regulatory asset to the extent recovery in regulated rates is probable. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables are stated at the outstanding principal amount, net of an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on MidAmerican Energy's assessment of the collectibility of amounts owed to it by its customers. This assessment requires judgment regarding the ability of customers to pay or the outcome of any pending disputes. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $6 million and $7 million , respectively, and is included in receivables, net on the Balance Sheets. Derivatives MidAmerican Energy employs a number of different derivative contracts, including forwards, futures, options, swaps and other agreements, to manage price risk for electricity, natural gas and other commodities, and interest rate risk. Derivative contracts are recorded on the Balance Sheets as either assets or liabilities and are stated at estimated fair value unless they are designated as normal purchases or normal sales and qualify for the exception afforded by GAAP. Derivative balances reflect offsetting permitted under master netting agreements with counterparties and cash collateral paid or received under such agreements. Cash collateral received from or paid to counterparties to secure derivative contract assets or liabilities in excess of amounts offset is included in other current assets on the Balance Sheets. Commodity derivatives used in normal business operations that are settled by physical delivery, among other criteria, are eligible for and may be designated as normal purchases or normal sales. Normal purchases or normal sales contracts are not marked to market, and settled amounts are recognized as operating revenue or cost of sales on the Statements of Operations. For MidAmerican Energy's derivatives not designated as hedging contracts, the settled amount is generally included in regulated rates. Accordingly, the net unrealized gains and losses associated with interim price movements on contracts that are accounted for as derivatives and probable of inclusion in regulated rates are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities. For MidAmerican Energy's derivatives not designated as hedging contracts and for which changes in fair value are not recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses are recognized on the Statements of Operations as other operating revenue for sales contracts and as cost of gas sold and other for purchase contracts and electricity and natural gas swap contracts. For MidAmerican Energy's derivatives designated as hedging contracts, MidAmerican Energy formally assesses, at inception and thereafter, whether the hedging contract is highly effective in offsetting changes in the hedged item. MidAmerican Energy formally documents hedging activity by transaction type and risk management strategy. Changes in the estimated fair value of a derivative contract designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge, to the extent effective, are included on the Statements of Changes in Equity as AOCI, net of tax, until the contract settles and the hedged item is recognized in earnings. MidAmerican Energy discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it has determined that a derivative contract no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, or when it is no longer probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will occur. When hedge accounting is discontinued because the derivative contract no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, future changes in the estimated fair value of the derivative contract are charged to earnings. Gains and losses related to discontinued hedges that were previously recorded in AOCI will remain in AOCI until the contract settles and the hedged item is recognized in earnings, unless it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, at which time associated deferred amounts in AOCI are immediately recognized in earnings. Inventories Inventories consist mainly of materials and supplies, totaling $105 million and $101 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, coal stocks, totaling $102 million and $54 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and natural gas in storage, totaling $27 million and $24 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The cost of materials and supplies, coal stocks and fuel oil is determined using the average cost method. The cost of stored natural gas is determined using the last-in-first-out method. With respect to stored natural gas, the replacement cost would be $8 million and $41 million higher as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Utility Plant, Net General Additions to utility plant are recorded at cost. MidAmerican Energy capitalizes all construction-related material, direct labor and contract services, as well as indirect construction costs. Indirect construction costs include debt allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") and equity AFUDC. The cost of additions and betterments are capitalized, while costs incurred that do not improve or extend the useful lives of the related assets are generally expensed. Additionally, MidAmerican Energy has regulatory arrangements in Iowa in which the carrying cost of certain utility plant has been reduced for amounts associated with electric returns on equity exceeding specified thresholds. Depreciation and amortization for MidAmerican Energy's utility operations are computed by applying the composite or straight-line method based on either estimated useful lives or mandated recovery periods as prescribed by its various regulatory authorities. Depreciation studies are completed by MidAmerican Energy to determine the appropriate group lives, net salvage and group depreciation rates. These studies are reviewed and rates are ultimately approved by the applicable regulatory commission. Net salvage includes the estimated future residual values of the assets and any estimated removal costs recovered through approved depreciation rates. Estimated removal costs are recorded as either a cost of removal regulatory liability or an ARO liability on the Balance Sheets, depending on whether the obligation meets the requirements of an ARO. As actual removal costs are incurred, the associated liability is reduced. Generally, when MidAmerican Energy retires or sells a component of utility plant, it charges the original cost, net of any proceeds from the disposition to accumulated depreciation. Any gain or loss on disposals of nonregulated assets is recorded through earnings. Debt and equity AFUDC, which represent the estimated costs of debt and equity funds necessary to finance the construction of its regulated facilities, is capitalized by MidAmerican Energy as a component of utility plant, with offsetting credits to the Statements of Operations. AFUDC is computed based on guidelines set forth by the FERC. After construction is completed, MidAmerican Energy is permitted to earn a return on these costs as a component of the related assets, as well as recover these costs through depreciation expense over the useful lives of the related assets. Asset Retirement Obligations MidAmerican Energy recognizes AROs when it has a legal obligation to perform decommissioning or removal activities upon retirement of an asset. MidAmerican Energy's AROs are primarily related to decommissioning of the Quad Cities Station and obligations associated with its other generating facilities. The fair value of an ARO liability is recognized in the period in which it is incurred, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made, and is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset, which is then depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial recognition, the ARO liability is adjusted for any revisions to the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows (with corresponding adjustments to utility plant) and for accretion of the ARO liability due to the passage of time. The difference between the ARO liability, the corresponding ARO asset included in utility plant, net and amounts recovered in rates to satisfy such liabilities is recorded as a regulatory asset or liability. Impairment MidAmerican Energy evaluates long-lived assets for impairment, including utility plant, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable or the assets are being held for sale. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the asset is reviewed to assess whether the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected from the use of the asset plus the residual value from the ultimate disposal exceeds the carrying value of the asset. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated recoverable amounts, the asset is written down to the estimated fair value. The impacts of regulation are considered when evaluating the carrying value of regulated assets. For all other assets, any resulting impairment loss is reflected on the Statements of Operations. Revenue Recognition Revenue from electric and natural gas customers is recognized as electricity or natural gas is delivered or services are provided. Revenue recognized includes billed and unbilled amounts. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, unbilled revenue was $138 million and $131 million , respectively, and is included in receivables, net on the Balance Sheets. The determination of revenue from an individual customer is based on a systematic reading of meters and rates. At the end of each month, amounts of energy provided to customers since the date of the last meter reading are estimated, and the corresponding unbilled revenue is recorded. Factors that can impact the estimate of unbilled energy include, but are not limited to, seasonal weather patterns compared to normal, total volumes supplied to the system, line losses, economic impacts and composition of customer classes. Estimates are reversed in the following month and actual revenue is recorded based on subsequent meter readings. All of MidAmerican Energy's regulated retail electric and gas sales are subject to energy adjustment clauses. MidAmerican Energy also has costs that are recovered, at least in part, through bill riders, including demand-side management costs. The clauses and riders allow MidAmerican Energy to adjust the amounts charged for electric and gas service as the related costs change. The costs recovered in revenue through use of the adjustment clauses and bill riders are charged to expense in the same year the related revenue is recognized. At any given time, these costs may be over or under collected from customers. The total under collection included in receivables at December 31, 2015 and 2014, was $17 million and $25 million , respectively. MidAmerican Energy collects from its customers sales and excise taxes assessed by governmental authorities on transactions with customers and later remits the collected taxes to the appropriate authority. If the obligation to pay a particular tax resides with the customer, MidAmerican Energy reports such taxes collected on a net basis and, accordingly, they do not affect the Statement of Operations. Taxes for which the obligation resides with MidAmerican Energy are reported on a gross basis in operating revenue and operating expenses. The amounts reported on a gross basis are not material. Unamortized Debt Premiums, Discounts and Issuance Costs Premiums, discounts and issuance costs incurred for the issuance of long-term debt are amortized over the term of the related financing using the effective interest method. Income Taxes Berkshire Hathaway includes MidAmerican Energy in its United States federal income tax return. MidAmerican Energy's provision for income taxes has been computed on a stand-alone basis, and substantially all of its respective currently payable or receivable income taxes are remitted to or received from BHE. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using estimated income tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities that are associated with components of OCI are charged or credited directly to OCI. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities that are associated with income tax benefits and expense for certain property-related basis differences and other various differences that MidAmerican Energy is required to pass on to its customers in Iowa are charged or credited directly to a regulatory asset or liability. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, these amounts were recognized as a net regulatory asset totaling $858 million and $730 million , respectively, and will be included in regulated rates when the temporary differences reverse. Other changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are included as a component of income tax expense. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities attributable to changes in enacted income tax rates are charged or credited to income tax expense or a regulatory asset or liability in the period of enactment. Investment tax credits are generally deferred and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related properties or as prescribed by various regulatory jurisdictions. In determining MidAmerican Energy's income taxes, management is required to interpret complex income tax laws and regulations, which includes consideration of regulatory implications imposed by MidAmerican Energy's various regulatory jurisdictions. MidAmerican Energy's income tax returns are subject to continuous examinations by federal, state and local tax authorities that may give rise to different interpretations of these complex laws and regulations. Due to the nature of the examination process, it generally takes years before these examinations are completed and these matters are resolved. MidAmerican Energy recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that is more-likely-than-not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Although the ultimate resolution of their federal, state and local income tax examinations is uncertain, MidAmerican Energy believes it has made adequate provisions for its income tax positions. The aggregate amount of any additional income tax liabilities that may result from these examinations, if any, is not expected to have a material impact on its financial results. MidAmerican Energy's unrecognized tax benefits are primarily included in taxes accrued and other long-term liabilities on its Balance Sheets. Estimated interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions are included as a component of income tax expense on the Statements of Operations. New Accounting Pronouncements In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-01, which amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Subtopic 825-10, "Financial Instruments - Overall." The amendments in this guidance address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments including a requirement that all investments in equity securities that do not qualify for equity method accounting or result in consolidation of the investee be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption not permitted, and is required to be adopted prospectively by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. MidAmerican Energy is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on its Financial Statements and disclosures included within Notes to Financial Statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, which amends FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." The amendments in this guidance require that deferred income tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and may be adopted prospectively or retrospectively for each period presented to reflect the new guidance. MidAmerican Energy early adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, under a retrospective method, resulting in a decrease of $1 million each in other current assets and noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities as of December 31, 2014. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, which amends FASB ASC Subtopic 835-30, "Interest - Imputation of Interest." The amendments in this guidance require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability instead of as an asset. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. This guidance must be adopted retrospectively, wherein the balance sheet of each period presented should be adjusted to reflect the new guidance. MidAmerican Energy early adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, under a retrospective method, resulting in a decrease of $22 million each in other assets and long-term debt as of December 31, 2014. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, which creates FASB ASC Topic 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" and supersedes ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition." The guidance replaces industry-specific guidance and establishes a single five-step model to identify and recognize revenue. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires the entity to disclose further quantitative and qualitative information regarding the nature and amount of revenues arising from contracts with customers, as well as other information about the significant judgments and estimates used in recognizing revenues from contracts with customers. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. This guidance may be adopted retrospectively or under a modified retrospective method where the cumulative effect is recognized at the date of initial application. MidAmerican Energy is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on its Financial Statements and disclosures included within Notes to Financial Statements. |
Discontinued Operations Discont
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] | Discontinued Operations On January 1, 2016, MidAmerican Energy transferred the assets and liabilities of its unregulated retail services business to a subsidiary of BHE. The transfer was made at MidAmerican Energy’s carrying value of the assets, liabilities and AOCI as of December 31, 2015, and was recorded by MidAmerican Energy as a noncash dividend. Financial results of the unregulated retail services business for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the Statements of Operations. Significant line items constituting pre-tax income from discontinued operations and total cash flows from operating activities for the years ended December 31 are as follows (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Operating revenue $ 905 $ 918 $ 815 Cost of sales $ 854 $ 863 $ 764 Cash flows from operating activities $ 30 $ (22 ) $ 25 Assets, liabilities and equity of the unregulated retail services business reflected in the Balance Sheets as of December 31, are as follows (in millions): 2015 2014 Receivables $ 115 $ 118 Derivative assets 41 44 Deferred income taxes 21 14 Accounts payable (49 ) (40 ) Derivative liabilities (42 ) (34 ) Other assets and liabilities, net 4 5 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net 27 20 Equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (117 ) (127 ) |
Property, Plant and Equipment,
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net consists of the following as of December 31 (in millions): Depreciable Life 2015 2014 Utility plant in service: Generation 20-100 years $ 10,404 $ 9,351 Transmission 52-70 years 1,305 1,142 Electric distribution 20-70 years 3,059 2,933 Gas distribution 28-70 years 1,507 1,432 Utility plant in service 16,275 14,858 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (5,229 ) (4,954 ) Utility plant in service, net 11,046 9,904 Nonregulated property, net: Nonregulated property gross 5-45 years 15 14 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (5 ) (5 ) Nonregulated property, net 10 9 11,056 9,913 Construction work in progress 667 606 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 11,723 $ 10,519 Nonregulated property includes land, computer software and other assets not recoverable for regulated utility purposes. The average depreciation and amortization rates applied to depreciable utility plant for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Electric 3.0 % 2.8 % 3.3 % Gas 2.9 % 2.8 % 2.8 % During the third quarter of 2013, MidAmerican Energy revised its depreciation rates for certain electric generating facilities based on the results of a new depreciation study. The new rates reflect longer estimated useful lives for wind-powered generating facilities placed in service in 2011 and 2012 and a lower accrual rate for the cost of removal regulatory liability related to coal-fueled generating facilities. The effect of this change was to reduce depreciation and amortization expense by $20 million in 2013 and $49 million annually based on depreciable plant balances at the time of the change. Effective January 1, 2014, MidAmerican Energy revised depreciation rates for certain electric generating facilities based on the results of its 2013 Iowa electric retail rate case. The new depreciation rates reflect longer estimated useful lives for certain generating facilities. The effect of this change was to reduce depreciation and amortization expense by $50 million annually based on depreciable plant balances at the time of the change. |
Jointly Owned Utility Facilitie
Jointly Owned Utility Facilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Facilities Disclosure [Text Block] | Jointly Owned Utility Facilities Under joint facility ownership agreements with other utilities, MidAmerican Energy, as a tenant in common, has undivided interests in jointly owned generation and transmission facilities. MidAmerican Energy accounts for its proportionate share of each facility, and each joint owner has provided financing for its share of each facility. Operating costs of each facility are assigned to joint owners based on their percentage of ownership or energy production, depending on the nature of the cost. Operating costs and expenses on the Statements of Operations include MidAmerican Energy's share of the expenses of these facilities. The amounts shown in the table below represent MidAmerican Energy's share in each jointly owned facility as of December 31, 2015 (dollars in millions): Accumulated Construction Company Plant in Depreciation and Work in Share Service Amortization Progress Louisa Unit No. 1 88.0 % $ 757 $ 405 $ 7 Quad Cities Unit Nos. 1 & 2 (1) 25.0 672 340 27 Walter Scott, Jr. Unit No. 3 79.1 608 297 6 Walter Scott, Jr. Unit No. 4 (2) 59.7 448 91 — George Neal Unit No. 4 40.6 305 148 1 Ottumwa Unit No. 1 52.0 554 184 3 George Neal Unit No. 3 72.0 415 153 — Transmission facilities (3) Various 245 83 2 Total $ 4,004 $ 1,701 $ 46 (1) Includes amounts related to nuclear fuel. (2) Plant in service and accumulated depreciation and amortization amounts are net of credits applied under Iowa revenue sharing arrangements totaling $319 million and $67 million , respectively. (3) Includes 345 and 161 kilovolt transmission lines and substations. |
Regulatory Matters
Regulatory Matters | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Schedule Of Regulatory Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Regulatory Assets and Liabilities [Text Block] | Regulatory Matters Regulatory assets represent costs that are expected to be recovered in future regulated rates. MidAmerican Energy's regulatory assets reflected on the Balance Sheets consist of the following as of December 31 (in millions): Average Remaining Life 2015 2014 Deferred income taxes, net (1) 25 years $ 858 $ 730 Asset retirement obligations (2) 6 years 94 62 Employee benefit plans (3) 11 years 39 42 Unrealized loss on regulated derivative contracts 1 year 20 38 Other Various 33 36 Total $ 1,044 $ 908 (1) Amounts primarily represent income tax benefits related to state accelerated tax depreciation and certain property-related basis differences that were previously flowed through to customers and will be included in regulated rates when the temporary differences reverse. (2) Amount predominantly relates to asset retirement obligations for fossil-fueled and wind-powered generating facilities. Refer to Note 12 for a discussion of asset retirement obligations. (3) Represents amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost that are expected to be included in regulated rates when recognized. MidAmerican Energy had regulatory assets not earning a return on investment of $1.0 billion and $904 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Regulatory liabilities represent income to be recognized or amounts to be returned to customers in future periods. MidAmerican Energy's regulatory liabilities reflected on the Balance Sheets consist of the following as of December 31 (in millions): Average Remaining Life 2015 2014 Cost of removal accrual (1) 25 years $ 653 $ 642 Asset retirement obligations (2) 22 years 140 159 Other Various 38 36 Total $ 831 $ 837 (1) Amounts represent estimated costs, as accrued through depreciation rates and exclusive of ARO liabilities, of removing utility plant in accordance with accepted regulatory practices. Amounts are deducted from rate base or otherwise accrue a carrying cost. (2) Amount predominantly represents the excess of nuclear decommission trust assets over the related asset retirement obligation. Refer to Note 12 for a discussion of asset retirement obligations. |
Investments and Restricted Cash
Investments and Restricted Cash and Investments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | |
Investments, including equity method and restricted cash and investments [Text Block] | Investments and Restricted Cash and Investments Investments and restricted cash and investments consists of the following amounts as of December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Nuclear decommissioning trust $ 429 $ 424 Rabbi trusts 175 175 Auction rate securities 26 26 Other 4 — Total $ 634 $ 625 MidAmerican Energy has established a trust for the investment of funds for decommissioning the Quad Cities Station. These investments in debt and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. Funds are invested in the trust in accordance with applicable federal and state investment guidelines and are restricted for use as reimbursement for costs of decommissioning the Quad Cities Station, which is currently licensed for operation until December 2032. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the fair value of the trust's funds was invested as follows: 56% and 56% , respectively, in domestic common equity securities, 31% and 32% , respectively, in United States government securities, 9% and 9% , respectively, in domestic corporate debt securities and 4% and 3% , respectively, in other securities. Rabbi trusts primarily hold corporate-owned life insurance on certain current and former key executives and directors. The Rabbi trusts were established to hold investments used to fund the obligations of various nonqualified executive and director compensation plans and to pay the costs of the trusts. The amount represents the cash surrender value of all of the policies included in the Rabbi trusts, net of amounts borrowed against the cash surrender value. Changes in the cash surrender value of the policies are reflected in other income and (expense) - other, net on the Statements of Operation. MidAmerican Energy has investments in interest bearing auction rate securities with a par value of $35 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and remaining maturities of 2 to 20 years. MidAmerican Energy considers the securities to be temporarily impaired, except for an other-than-temporary impairment of $3 million , after-tax, recorded in 2008, and has recorded unrealized losses on the securities of $3 million and $3 million , after tax, in AOCI as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. MidAmerican Energy does not intend to sell or expect to be required to sell the securities until the remaining principal investment is collected. |
Short-Term Debt and Credit Faci
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | |
Short-term Debt [Text Block] | Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities Interim financing of working capital needs and the construction program is obtained from unaffiliated parties through the sale of commercial paper or short-term borrowing from banks. MidAmerican Energy has a $600 million unsecured credit facility expiring in March 2018. The credit facility, which supports MidAmerican Energy's commercial paper program and its variable-rate tax-exempt bond obligations and provides for the issuance of letters of credit, has a variable interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or a base rate, at MidAmerican Energy's option, plus a spread that varies based on MidAmerican Energy's credit ratings for senior unsecured long-term debt securities. In addition, MidAmerican Energy has a $5 million unsecured credit facility, which expires in June 2016 and has a variable interest rate based on LIBOR plus a spread. As of December 31, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on commercial paper borrowings outstanding was 0.35% . The $600 million credit facility requires that MidAmerican Energy's ratio of consolidated debt, including current maturities, to total capitalization not exceed 0.65 to 1.0 as of the last day of any quarter. As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy was in compliance with the covenants of its credit facilities. MidAmerican Energy has authority from the FERC to issue commercial paper and bank notes aggregating $605 million through June 30, 2016. The following table summarizes MidAmerican Energy's availability under its two unsecured revolving credit facilities as of December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Credit facilities $ 605 $ 605 Less: Short-term debt outstanding — (50 ) Variable-rate tax-exempt bond support (195 ) (195 ) Net credit facilities $ 410 $ 360 |
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Long-term Debt [Text Block] | Long-Term Debt MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt consists of the following, including amounts maturing within one year and unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, as of December 31 (dollars in millions): Par Value 2015 2014 First mortgage bonds: 2.40%, due 2019 $ 500 $ 499 $ 498 3.70%, due 2023 250 248 248 3.50%, due 2024 500 502 296 4.80%, due 2043 350 345 345 4.40%, due 2044 400 394 394 4.25%, due 2046 450 444 — Notes: 5.95% Series, due 2017 250 250 250 5.3% Series, due 2018 350 349 349 6.75% Series, due 2031 400 395 395 5.75% Series, due 2035 300 298 298 5.8% Series, due 2036 350 347 347 Turbine purchase obligation, 1.43%, due 2015 (1) — — 420 Transmission upgrade obligation, 4.449%, due through 2035 5 4 — Variable-rate tax-exempt bond obligation series: (weighted average interest rate- 2015-0.03%, 2014-0.07%) Due 2016 34 33 33 Due 2017 4 4 4 Due 2023, issued in 1993 7 7 7 Due 2023, issued in 2008 57 57 57 Due 2024 35 35 35 Due 2025 13 13 13 Due 2038 45 45 45 Capital lease obligations - 4.16%, due through 2020 2 2 — Total $ 4,302 $ 4,271 $ 4,034 (1) In conjunction with the construction of wind-powered generating facilities in 2012, MidAmerican Energy accrued as gross property, plant and equipment amounts for turbine purchases it is not contractually obligated to pay until December 2015. The amount ultimately payable was discounted and recognized upon delivery of the equipment as long-term debt. The discount was amortized as interest expense over the period until payment was due using the effective interest method. The annual repayments of MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt for the years beginning January 1, 2016, and thereafter, excluding unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, are as follows (in millions): 2016 $ 34 2017 254 2018 351 2019 500 2020 1 2021 and thereafter 3,162 MidAmerican Energy issued $650 million of first mortgage bonds in October 2015 pursuant to its indenture dated September 9, 2013, as supplemented and amended. The net proceeds were used for the payment of the $426 million turbine purchase obligation due December 2015 and for general corporate purposes. Pursuant to MidAmerican Energy's mortgage dated September 9, 2013, MidAmerican Energy's first mortgage bonds, currently and from time to time outstanding, are secured by a first mortgage lien on substantially all of its electric generating, transmission and distribution property within the State of Iowa, subject to certain exceptions and permitted encumbrances. As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy's eligible property subject to the lien of the mortgage totaled approximately $13 billion based on original cost. Additionally, MidAmerican Energy's senior notes outstanding are equally and ratably secured with the first mortgage bonds as required by the indentures under which the senior notes were issued. MidAmerican Energy's variable rate tax-exempt obligations, including the tax-exempt bonds discussed below, bear interest at rates that are periodically established through remarketing of the bonds in the short-term tax-exempt market. MidAmerican Energy, at its option, may change the mode of interest calculation for these bonds by selecting from among several floating or fixed rate alternatives. The interest rates shown in the table above are the weighted average interest rates as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. MidAmerican Energy maintains revolving credit facility agreements to provide liquidity for holders of these issues. As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy was in compliance with all of its applicable long-term debt covenants. In March 1999, MidAmerican Energy committed to the IUB to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain an investment grade rating on its long-term debt and to maintain its common equity level above 42% of total capitalization unless circumstances beyond its control result in the common equity level decreasing to below 39% of total capitalization. MidAmerican Energy must seek the approval from the IUB of a reasonable utility capital structure if MidAmerican Energy's common equity level decreases below 42% of total capitalization, unless the decrease is beyond the control of MidAmerican Energy. MidAmerican Energy is also required to seek the approval of the IUB if MidAmerican Energy's equity level decreases to below 39% , even if the decrease is due to circumstances beyond the control of MidAmerican Energy. As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy's common equity ratio was 52% computed on a basis consistent with its commitment. As a result of its regulatory commitment to maintain its common equity level above certain thresholds, MidAmerican Energy could dividend $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2015, without falling below 42% . |
Employee Benefits Plans
Employee Benefits Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] | Employee Benefit Plans MidAmerican Energy sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering a majority of all employees of BHE and its domestic energy subsidiaries other than PacifiCorp and NV Energy, Inc. Benefit obligations under the plan are based on a cash balance arrangement for salaried employees and most union employees and final average pay formulas for other union employees. MidAmerican Energy also maintains noncontributory, nonqualified defined benefit supplemental executive retirement plans ("SERP") for certain active and retired participants. MidAmerican Energy also sponsors certain postretirement healthcare and life insurance benefits covering substantially all retired employees of BHE and its domestic energy subsidiaries other than PacifiCorp and NV Energy, Inc. Under the plans, a majority of all employees of the participating companies may become eligible for these benefits if they reach retirement age. New employees are not eligible for benefits under the plans. MidAmerican Energy has been allowed to recover accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs in its electric and gas service rates. Net Periodic Benefit Cost For purposes of calculating the expected return on pension plan assets, a market-related value is used. The market-related value of plan assets is calculated by spreading the difference between expected and actual investment returns on equity investments over a five-year period beginning after the first year in which they occur. MidAmerican Energy bills to and is reimbursed currently for affiliates' share of the net periodic benefit costs from all plans in which such affiliates participate. In 2015, 2014 and 2013, MidAmerican Energy's share of the pension net periodic benefit cost (credit) was $(4) million , $1 million and $11 million , respectively. MidAmerican Energy's share of the other postretirement net periodic benefit cost (credit) in 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $- million, $- million and $(1) million , respectively. Net periodic benefit cost for the plans of MidAmerican Energy and the aforementioned affiliates included the following components for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ 12 $ 14 $ 18 $ 7 $ 6 $ 5 Interest cost 32 35 33 9 10 8 Expected return on plan assets (46 ) (45 ) (45 ) (15 ) (15 ) (13 ) Net amortization 2 1 11 (3 ) (3 ) (3 ) Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ — $ 5 $ 17 $ (2 ) $ (2 ) $ (3 ) Funded Status The following table is a reconciliation of the fair value of plan assets for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year $ 730 $ 722 $ 259 $ 256 Employer contributions 7 7 1 1 Participant contributions — — 1 1 Actual return on plan assets 4 52 — 13 Benefits paid (63 ) (51 ) (12 ) (12 ) Plan assets at fair value, end of year $ 678 $ 730 $ 249 $ 259 The following table is a reconciliation of the benefit obligations for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 840 $ 768 $ 249 $ 235 Service cost 12 14 7 6 Interest cost 32 35 9 10 Participant contributions — — 1 1 Actuarial (gain) loss (36 ) 74 (20 ) 9 Benefits paid (63 ) (51 ) (12 ) (12 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 785 $ 840 $ 234 $ 249 Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year $ 773 $ 825 The funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized on the Balance Sheets as of December 31 are as follows (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Plan assets at fair value, end of year $ 678 $ 730 $ 249 $ 259 Less - Benefit obligation, end of year 785 840 234 249 Funded status $ (107 ) $ (110 ) $ 15 $ 10 Amounts recognized on the Balance Sheets: Other assets $ 7 $ 12 $ 15 $ 10 Other current liabilities (8 ) (8 ) — — Other liabilities (106 ) (114 ) — — Amounts recognized $ (107 ) $ (110 ) $ 15 $ 10 The SERP has no plan assets; however, MidAmerican Energy and BHE have Rabbi trusts that hold corporate-owned life insurance and other investments to provide funding for the future cash requirements of the SERP. The cash surrender value of all of the policies included in the Rabbi trusts, net of amounts borrowed against the cash surrender value, plus the fair market value of other Rabbi trust investments, was $156 million and $156 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, of which $104 million and $103 million was held by MidAmerican Energy as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, with the remainder held by BHE. These assets are not included in the plan assets in the above table, but are reflected in investments and nonregulated property, net on the Balance Sheets. Unrecognized Amounts The portion of the funded status of the plans not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost as of December 31 is as follows (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net loss $ 26 $ 21 $ 42 $ 49 Prior service cost (credit) 2 3 (36 ) (42 ) Total $ 28 $ 24 $ 6 $ 7 MidAmerican Energy sponsors pension and other postretirement benefit plans on behalf of certain of its affiliates in addition to itself, and therefore, the portion of the funded status of the respective plans that has not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost is attributable to multiple entities. Additionally, substantially all of MidAmerican Energy's portion of such amounts is either refundable to or recoverable from its customers and is reflected as regulatory liabilities and regulatory assets. A reconciliation of the amounts not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in millions): Regulatory Asset Regulatory Liability Receivables (Payables) with Affiliates Total Pension Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 16 $ (55 ) $ (2 ) $ (41 ) Net loss arising during the year 6 51 9 66 Net amortization — (1 ) — (1 ) Total 6 50 9 65 Balance, December 31, 2014 22 (5 ) 7 24 Net loss (gain) arising during the year 2 5 (1 ) 6 Net amortization (2 ) — — (2 ) Total — 5 (1 ) 4 Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 22 $ — $ 6 $ 28 Regulatory Asset Regulatory Liability Receivables (Payables) with Affiliates Total Other Postretirement Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 10 $ — $ (16 ) $ (6 ) Net loss arising during the year 8 — 2 10 Net amortization 2 — 1 3 Total 10 — 3 13 Balance, December 31, 2014 20 — (13 ) 7 Net gain arising during the year (5 ) — — (5 ) Net amortization 2 — 2 4 Total (3 ) — 2 (1 ) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 17 $ — $ (11 ) $ 6 The net loss and prior service cost (credit) that will be amortized in 2016 into net periodic benefit cost are estimated to be as follows (in millions): Net Loss Prior Service Cost (Credit) Total Pension $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Other postretirement 2 (6 ) (4 ) Total $ 3 $ (5 ) $ (2 ) Plan Assumptions Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Benefit obligations as of December 31: Discount rate 4.50 % 4.00 % 4.75 % 4.25 % 3.75 % 4.50 % Rate of compensation increase 2.75 % 2.75 % 3.00 % N/A N/A N/A Net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31: Discount rate 4.00 % 4.75 % 4.00 % 3.75 % 4.50 % 3.75 % Expected return on plan assets (1) 7.25 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.00 % 7.25 % 7.25 % Rate of compensation increase 2.75 % 3.00 % 3.00 % N/A N/A N/A (1) Amounts reflected are pre-tax values. Assumed after-tax returns for a taxable, non-union other postretirement plan were 5.18% for 2015, and 5.37% for 2014, and 5.56% for 2013. In establishing its assumption as to the expected return on plan assets, MidAmerican Energy utilizes the asset allocation and return assumptions for each asset class based on historical performance and forward-looking views of the financial markets. 2015 2014 Assumed healthcare cost trend rates as of December 31: Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.70 % 8.00 % Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that the rate reaches the rate it is assumed to remain at 2025 2025 A one percentage-point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions): One Percentage-Point Increase Decrease Increase (decrease) in: Total service and interest cost for the year ended December 31, 2015 $ 1 $ — Other postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2015 3 (3 ) Contributions and Benefit Payments Employer contributions to the pension and other postretirement benefit plans are expected to be $8 million and $1 million , respectively, during 2016. Funding to MidAmerican Energy's pension benefit plan trust is based upon the actuarially determined costs of the plan and the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Pension Protection Act of 2006, as amended. MidAmerican Energy considers contributing additional amounts from time to time in order to achieve certain funding levels specified under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, as amended. MidAmerican Energy's funding policy for its other postretirement benefit plan is to generally contribute amounts consistent with its rate regulatory arrangements. Net periodic benefit costs assigned to MidAmerican Energy affiliates are reimbursed currently in accordance with its intercompany administrative services agreement. The expected benefit payments to participants in MidAmerican Energy's pension and other postretirement benefit plans for 2016 through 2020 and for the five years thereafter are summarized below (in millions): Projected Benefit Payments Pension Other Postretirement 2016 $ 59 $ 17 2017 60 19 2018 60 20 2019 60 21 2020 61 21 2021-2025 291 102 Plan Assets Investment Policy and Asset Allocations MidAmerican Energy's investment policy for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans is to balance risk and return through a diversified portfolio of debt securities, equity securities and other alternative investments. Maturities for debt securities are managed to targets consistent with prudent risk tolerances. The plans retain outside investment advisors to manage plan investments within the parameters outlined by the MidAmerican Energy Pension and Employee Benefits Plans Administrative Committee. The investment portfolio is managed in line with the investment policy with sufficient liquidity to meet near-term benefit payments. The target allocations (percentage of plan assets) for MidAmerican Energy's pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets are as follows as of December 31, 2015: Pension Other Postretirement % % Debt securities (1) 20-40 25-45 Equity securities (1) 60-80 50-80 Real estate funds 2-8 — Other 0-5 0-5 (1) For purposes of target allocation percentages and consistent with the plans' investment policy, investment funds are allocated based on the underlying investments in debt and equity securities. Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the fair value of plan assets, by major category, for MidAmerican Energy's defined benefit pension plan (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents $ — $ 16 $ — $ 16 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 57 — 57 Municipal obligations — 6 — 6 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 27 — 27 Equity securities: United States companies 130 — — 130 International equity securities 40 — — 40 Investment funds (2) 61 289 — 350 Real estate funds — — 47 47 Total $ 236 $ 395 $ 47 $ 678 As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents $ — $ 24 $ — $ 24 Debt securities: United States government obligations 8 — — 8 Corporate obligations — 29 — 29 Municipal obligations — 4 — 4 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 33 — 33 Equity securities: United States companies 149 — — 149 International equity securities 40 — — 40 Investment funds (2) 84 319 — 403 Real estate funds — — 40 40 Total $ 281 $ 409 $ 40 $ 730 (1) Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion regarding the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. (2) Investment funds are comprised of mutual funds and collective trust funds. These funds consist of equity and debt securities of approximately 72% and 28% , respectively, for 2015 and 68% and 32% , respectively, for 2014. Additionally, these funds are invested in United States and international securities of approximately 73% and 27% , respectively, for 2015 and 74% and 26% , respectively, for 2014. The following table presents the fair value of plan assets, by major category, for MidAmerican Energy's defined benefit other postretirement plans (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents $ 5 $ — $ — $ 5 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 12 — 12 Municipal obligations — 39 — 39 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 12 — 12 Equity securities: United States companies 120 — — 120 Investment funds (2) 56 — — 56 Total $ 186 $ 63 $ — $ 249 As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents $ 4 $ — $ — $ 4 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 11 — 11 Municipal obligations — 40 — 40 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 15 — 15 Equity securities: United States companies 128 — — 128 Investment funds (2) 56 — — 56 Total $ 193 $ 66 $ — $ 259 (1) Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion regarding the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. (2) Investment funds are comprised of mutual funds and collective trust funds. These funds consist of equity and debt securities of approximately 68% and 32% , respectively, for 2015 and 69% and 31% , respectively, for 2014. Additionally, these funds are invested in United States and international securities of approximately 32% and 68% , respectively, for 2015 and 31% and 69% , respectively, for 2014. When available, a readily observable quoted market price or net asset value of an identical security in an active market is used to record the fair value. In the absence of a quoted market price or net asset value of an identical security, the fair value is determined using pricing models or net asset values based on observable market inputs and quoted market prices of securities with similar characteristics. When observable market data is not available, the fair value is determined using unobservable inputs, such as estimated future cash flows, purchase multiples paid in other comparable third-party transactions or other information. The real estate funds determine fair value of their underlying assets using independent appraisals given there is no current liquid market for the underlying assets. The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's pension plan assets measured at fair value using significant Level 3 inputs for the years ended December 31, (in millions): Real Estate Funds 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 40 $ 31 $ 26 Actual return on plan assets still held at period end 7 4 5 Purchases and sales — 5 — Ending balance $ 47 $ 40 $ 31 MidAmerican Energy sponsors a defined contribution plan ("401(k) plan") covering substantially all employees. MidAmerican Energy's matching contributions are based on each participant's level of contribution, and certain participants receive contributions based on eligible pre-tax annual compensation. Contributions cannot exceed the maximum allowable for tax purposes. Certain participants now receive enhanced benefits in the 401(k) plan and no longer accrue benefits in the noncontributory defined benefit pension plans. MidAmerican Energy's contributions to the plan were $20 million , $19 million , and $17 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Asset Retirement Obligation [Text Block] | Asset Retirement Obligations MidAmerican Energy estimates its ARO liabilities based upon detailed engineering calculations of the amount and timing of the future cash spending for a third party to perform the required work. Spending estimates are escalated for inflation and then discounted at a credit-adjusted, risk-free rate. Changes in estimates could occur for a number of reasons, including changes in laws and regulations, plan revisions, inflation and changes in the amount and timing of the expected work. MidAmerican Energy does not recognize liabilities for AROs for which the fair value cannot be reasonably estimated. Due to the indeterminate removal date, the fair value of the associated liabilities on certain generation, transmission, distribution and other assets cannot currently be estimated, and no amounts are recognized on the Financial Statements other than those included in the cost of removal regulatory liability established via approved depreciation rates in accordance with accepted regulatory practices. These accruals totaled $653 million and $642 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The following table presents MidAmerican Energy's ARO liabilities by asset type as of December 31, (in millions): 2015 2014 Quad Cities Station $ 289 $ 265 Fossil-fueled generating facilities 160 132 Wind-powered generating facilities 82 60 Other 1 3 Total asset retirement obligations $ 532 $ 460 Quad Cities Station nuclear decommissioning trust funds (1) $ 429 $ 424 (1) Refer to Note 7 for a discussion of the Quad Cities Station nuclear decommissioning trust funds. The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's ARO liabilities for the years ended December 31, (in millions): 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 460 $ 430 Change in estimated costs 36 (2 ) Additions 22 11 Retirements (9 ) — Accretion 23 21 Ending balance $ 532 $ 460 Reflected as: Other current liabilities $ 44 $ 28 Asset retirement obligations 488 432 $ 532 $ 460 In December 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency released its final rule regulating the management and disposal of coal combustion byproducts resulting from the operation of coal-fueled generating facilities, including requirements for the operation and closure of surface impoundment and ash landfill facilities. The final rule, which was effective in October 2015, resulted in increases to MidAmerican Energy's ARO liabilities due to changes in the expected timing and amount of cash flow for ash pond closures at some of MidAmerican Energy's thermal generating facilities. |
Risk Management and Hedging Act
Risk Management and Hedging Activities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Risk Management and Hedging Activities [Text Block] | Risk Management and Hedging Activities MidAmerican Energy is exposed to the impact of market fluctuations in commodity prices and interest rates. MidAmerican Energy is principally exposed to electricity, natural gas, coal and fuel oil commodity price risk as it has an obligation to serve retail customer load in its regulated service territory. MidAmerican Energy has also provided nonregulated retail electricity and natural gas services in competitive markets. MidAmerican Energy's load and generating facilities represent substantial underlying commodity positions. Exposures to commodity prices consist mainly of variations in the price of fuel required to generate electricity, wholesale electricity that is purchased and sold, and natural gas supply for retail customers. Commodity prices are subject to wide price swings as supply and demand are impacted by, among many other unpredictable items, weather; market liquidity; generating facility availability; customer usage; storage; and transmission and transportation constraints. Interest rate risk exists on variable-rate debt and future debt issuances. MidAmerican Energy does not engage in a material amount of proprietary trading activities. MidAmerican Energy has established a risk management process that is designed to identify, assess, monitor, report, manage and mitigate each of the various types of risk involved in its business. To mitigate a portion of its commodity price risk, MidAmerican Energy uses commodity derivative contracts, which may include forwards, futures, options, swaps and other agreements, to effectively secure future supply or sell future production generally at fixed prices. MidAmerican Energy manages its interest rate risk by limiting its exposure to variable interest rates primarily through the issuance of fixed-rate long-term debt and by monitoring market changes in interest rates. Additionally, MidAmerican Energy may from time to time enter into interest rate derivative contracts, such as interest rate swaps or locks, to mitigate its exposure to interest rate risk. MidAmerican Energy does not hedge all of its commodity price and interest rate risks, thereby exposing the unhedged portion to changes in market prices. There have been no significant changes in MidAmerican Energy's accounting policies related to derivatives. Refer to Notes 2 and 14 for additional information on derivative contracts. The following table, which reflects master netting arrangements and excludes contracts that have been designated as normal under the normal purchases or normal sales exception afforded by GAAP, summarizes the fair value of MidAmerican Energy's derivative contracts, on a gross basis, and reconciles those amounts to the amounts presented on a net basis on the Balance Sheets (in millions): Current Other Current Other Assets Assets Liabilities Liabilities - Other - Other - Other - Other Total As of December 31, 2015 Not designated as hedging contracts (1) : Commodity assets $ 12 $ 4 $ 5 $ 2 $ 23 Commodity liabilities (3 ) — (36 ) (10 ) (49 ) Total 9 4 (31 ) (8 ) (26 ) Designated as hedging contracts: Commodity assets — — 1 2 3 Commodity liabilities — — (32 ) (17 ) (49 ) Total — — (31 ) (15 ) (46 ) Total derivatives 9 4 (62 ) (23 ) (72 ) Cash collateral receivable — — 22 6 28 Total derivatives - net basis $ 9 $ 4 $ (40 ) $ (17 ) $ (44 ) As of December 31, 2014 Not designated as hedging contracts (1) : Commodity assets $ 14 $ 3 $ 19 $ 1 $ 37 Commodity liabilities — — (69 ) (4 ) (73 ) Total 14 3 (50 ) (3 ) (36 ) Designated as hedging contracts: Commodity assets — — 4 2 6 Commodity liabilities — — (27 ) (17 ) (44 ) Total — — (23 ) (15 ) (38 ) Total derivatives 14 3 (73 ) (18 ) (74 ) Cash collateral receivable — — 42 5 47 Total derivatives - net basis $ 14 $ 3 $ (31 ) $ (13 ) $ (27 ) (1) MidAmerican Energy's commodity derivatives not designated as hedging contracts are generally included in regulated rates. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, a net regulatory asset of $20 million and $38 million , respectively, was recorded related to the net derivative liability of $26 million and $36 million , respectively. Not Designated as Hedging Contracts The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's net regulatory assets and summarizes the pre-tax gains and losses on commodity derivative contracts recognized in net regulatory assets, as well as amounts reclassified to earnings for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 38 $ 10 $ 45 Changes in fair value recognized in net regulatory assets 40 61 5 Net losses reclassified to operating revenue (42 ) (28 ) (1 ) Net losses reclassified to cost of fuel, energy and capacity (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Net losses reclassified to cost of gas sold (15 ) (4 ) (38 ) Ending balance $ 20 $ 38 $ 10 The following table summarizes the pre-tax unrealized gains (losses) included on the Statements of Operations associated with MidAmerican Energy's derivative contracts not designated as hedging contracts and not recorded as a net regulatory asset or liability for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Nonregulated operating revenue $ 15 $ 6 $ — Regulated cost of fuel, energy and capacity 2 — — Nonregulated cost of sales (21 ) 9 (2 ) Total $ (4 ) $ 15 $ (2 ) Designated as Hedging Contracts MidAmerican Energy uses derivative contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges to hedge electricity and natural gas commodity prices for delivery to nonregulated customers. The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) and summarizes pre-tax gains and losses on derivative contracts designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges recognized in OCI, as well as amounts reclassified to earnings, for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 34 $ 11 $ 32 Changes in fair value recognized in OCI 58 (3 ) (11 ) Net (losses) gains reclassified to nonregulated cost of sales (47 ) 26 (10 ) Ending balance $ 45 $ 34 $ 11 Realized gains and losses on hedges and hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in income as nonregulated operating revenue or nonregulated cost of sales depending upon the nature of the item being hedged. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, hedge ineffectiveness was a pre-tax gain of $1 million , a pre-tax loss of $2 million and $- million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy had cash flow hedges with expiration dates extending through December 2020, and $32 million of pre-tax net unrealized losses are forecasted to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next twelve months as contracts settle. Derivative Contract Volumes The following table summarizes the net notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts with fixed price terms that comprise the mark-to-market values as of December 31 (in millions): Unit of Measure 2015 2014 Electricity purchases Megawatt hours 15 14 Natural gas purchases Decatherms 17 19 Credit Risk MidAmerican Energy is exposed to counterparty credit risk associated with wholesale energy supply and marketing activities with other utilities, energy marketing companies, financial institutions and other market participants. Additionally, MidAmerican Energy participates in the regional transmission organization ("RTO") markets and has indirect credit exposure related to other participants, although RTO credit policies are designed to limit exposure to credit losses from individual participants. Credit risk may be concentrated to the extent MidAmerican Energy's counterparties have similar economic, industry or other characteristics and due to direct or indirect relationships among the counterparties. Before entering into a transaction, MidAmerican Energy analyzes the financial condition of each significant wholesale counterparty, establishes limits on the amount of unsecured credit to be extended to each counterparty, and evaluates the appropriateness of unsecured credit limits on an ongoing basis. To further mitigate wholesale counterparty credit risk, MidAmerican Energy enters into netting and collateral arrangements that may include margining and cross-product netting agreements and obtains third-party guarantees, letters of credit and cash deposits. If required, MidAmerican Energy exercises rights under these arrangements, including calling on the counterparty's credit support arrangement. Collateral and Contingent Features In accordance with industry practice, certain wholesale derivative contracts contain credit support provisions that in part base MidAmerican Energy's collateral requirements on its credit ratings for senior unsecured debt as reported by one or more of the three recognized credit rating agencies. These derivative contracts may either specifically provide bilateral rights to demand cash or other security if credit exposures on a net basis exceed specified rating-dependent threshold levels ("credit-risk-related contingent features") or provide the right for counterparties to demand "adequate assurance," or in some cases terminate the contract, in the event of a material adverse change in MidAmerican Energy's creditworthiness. These rights can vary by contract and by counterparty. As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy's credit ratings from the three recognized credit rating agencies were investment grade. The aggregate fair value of MidAmerican Energy's derivative contracts in liability positions with specific credit-risk-related contingent features totaled $66 million and $52 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, for which MidAmerican Energy had posted collateral of $- million at each date. If all credit-risk-related contingent features for derivative contracts in liability positions had been triggered as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, MidAmerican Energy would have been required to post $55 million and $36 million , respectively, of additional collateral. MidAmerican Energy's collateral requirements could fluctuate considerably due to market price volatility, changes in credit ratings, changes in legislation or regulation, or other factors. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items] | |
Income Taxes [Text Block] | Income Taxes MidAmerican Energy's income tax benefit from continuing operations consists of the following for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Current: Federal $ (415 ) $ (411 ) $ (207 ) State (6 ) (4 ) (12 ) (421 ) (415 ) (219 ) Deferred: Federal 281 298 101 State (6 ) 2 3 275 300 104 Investment tax credits (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Total $ (147 ) $ (116 ) $ (116 ) A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to MidAmerican Energy's effective income tax rate applicable to income before income tax benefit from continuing operations is as follows for the years ended December 31: 2015 2014 2013 Federal statutory income tax rate 35 % 35 % 35 % Income tax credits (71 ) (65 ) (79 ) State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit (2 ) — (2 ) Effects of ratemaking (12 ) (9 ) (4 ) Other, net 1 (2 ) (3 ) Effective income tax rate (49 )% (41 )% (53 )% Income tax credits relate primarily to production tax credits earned by MidAmerican Energy's wind-powered generating facilities. Federal renewable electricity production tax credits are earned as energy from qualifying wind-powered generating facilities is produced and sold and are based on a per-kilowatt hour rate pursuant to the applicable federal income tax law. Wind-powered generating facilities are eligible for the credits for 10 years from the date the qualifying generating facilities are placed in service. MidAmerican Energy's net deferred income tax liability consists of the following as of December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Deferred income tax assets: Regulatory liabilities $ 327 $ 332 Employee benefits 66 68 Derivative contracts 29 30 Asset retirement obligations 214 185 Other 59 59 Total deferred income tax assets 695 674 Deferred income tax liabilities: Depreciable property (3,321 ) (2,945 ) Regulatory assets (418 ) (366 ) Other (17 ) (25 ) Total deferred income tax liabilities (3,756 ) (3,336 ) Net deferred income tax liability $ (3,061 ) $ (2,662 ) As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy has available $23 million of state carryforwards, principally related to $488 million of net operating losses, that expire at various intervals between 2016 and 2034 . The United States Internal Revenue Service has closed its examination of BHE's income tax returns through December 2009, including components related to MidAmerican Energy. In addition, state jurisdictions have closed their examinations of MidAmerican Energy's income tax returns through at least February 9, 2006, including Iowa and Illinois, which are closed through December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2008, respectively. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's net unrecognized tax benefits is as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 26 $ 29 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 3 6 Additions for tax positions of prior years 47 38 Reductions based on tax positions related to the current year (6 ) (4 ) Reductions for tax positions of prior years (46 ) (40 ) Statute of limitations (5 ) (3 ) Settlements (6 ) — Interest and penalties (3 ) — Ending balance $ 10 $ 26 As of December 31, 2015, MidAmerican Energy had unrecognized tax benefits totaling $26 million that, if recognized, would have an impact on the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefits relate to tax positions for which ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty as to the timing of such deductibility. Recognition of these tax benefits, other than applicable interest and penalties, would not affect MidAmerican Energy's effective income tax rate. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] | Fair Value Measurements The carrying value of MidAmerican Energy's cash, certain cash equivalents, receivables, payables, accrued liabilities and short-term borrowings approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. MidAmerican Energy has various financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on the Financial Statements using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are as follows: • Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that MidAmerican Energy has the ability to access at the measurement date. • Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs). • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs reflect MidAmerican Energy's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. MidAmerican Energy develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data. The following table presents MidAmerican Energy's assets and liabilities recognized on the Balance Sheets and measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other (1) Total As of December 31, 2015: Assets: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8 $ 18 $ (13 ) $ 13 Money market mutual funds (2) 56 — — — 56 Debt securities: United States government obligations 133 — — — 133 International government obligations — 2 — — 2 Corporate obligations — 39 — — 39 Municipal obligations — 1 — — 1 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 3 — — 3 Auction rate securities — — 26 — 26 Equity securities: United States companies 239 — — — 239 International companies 6 — — — 6 Investment funds 4 — — — 4 $ 438 $ 53 $ 44 $ (13 ) $ 522 Liabilities - commodity derivatives $ (13 ) $ (61 ) $ (24 ) $ 41 $ (57 ) As of December 31, 2014: Assets: Commodity derivatives $ 1 $ 18 $ 24 $ (26 ) $ 17 Money market mutual funds (2) 1 — — — 1 Debt securities: United States government obligations 136 — — — 136 International government obligations — 1 — — 1 Corporate obligations — 39 — — 39 Municipal obligations — 2 — — 2 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 2 — — 2 Auction rate securities — — 26 — 26 Equity securities: United States companies 238 — — — 238 International companies 5 — — — 5 $ 381 $ 62 $ 50 $ (26 ) $ 467 Liabilities - commodity derivatives $ (18 ) $ (87 ) $ (12 ) $ 73 $ (44 ) (1) Represents netting under master netting arrangements and a net cash collateral receivable of $28 million and $47 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (2) Amounts are included in cash and cash equivalents and investments and restricted cash and investments on the Balance Sheets. The fair value of these money market mutual funds approximates cost. Derivative contracts are recorded on the Balance Sheets as either assets or liabilities and are stated at estimated fair value unless they are designated as normal purchases or normal sales and qualify for the exception afforded by GAAP. When available, the fair value of derivative contracts is estimated using unadjusted quoted prices for identical contracts in the market in which MidAmerican Energy transacts. When quoted prices for identical contracts are not available, MidAmerican Energy uses forward price curves. Forward price curves represent MidAmerican Energy's estimates of the prices at which a buyer or seller could contract today for delivery or settlement at future dates. MidAmerican Energy bases its forward price curves upon market price quotations, when available, or internally developed and commercial models, with internal and external fundamental data inputs. Market price quotations are obtained from independent energy brokers, exchanges, direct communication with market participants and actual transactions executed by MidAmerican Energy. Market price quotations are generally readily obtainable for the applicable term of MidAmerican Energy's outstanding derivative contracts; therefore, MidAmerican Energy's forward price curves reflect observable market quotes. Market price quotations for certain electricity and natural gas trading hubs are not as readily obtainable due to the length of the contract. Given that limited market data exists for these contracts, as well as for those contracts that are not actively traded, MidAmerican Energy uses forward price curves derived from internal models based on perceived pricing relationships to major trading hubs that are based on unobservable inputs. The estimated fair value of these derivative contracts is a function of underlying forward commodity prices, interest rates, related volatility, counterparty creditworthiness and duration of contracts. Refer to Note 13 for further discussion regarding MidAmerican Energy's risk management and hedging activities. MidAmerican Energy's investments in money market mutual funds and debt and equity securities are stated at fair value and are accounted for as available-for-sale securities. When available, a readily observable quoted market price or net asset value of an identical security in an active market is used to record the fair value. In the absence of a quoted market price or net asset value of an identical security, the fair value is determined using pricing models or net asset values based on observable market inputs and quoted market prices of securities with similar characteristics. The fair value of MidAmerican Energy's investments in auction rate securities, where there is no current liquid market, is determined using pricing models based on available observable market data and MidAmerican Energy's judgment about the assumptions, including liquidity and nonperformance risks, which market participants would use when pricing the asset. The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant Level 3 inputs for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Commodity Derivatives Auction Rate Securities 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 12 $ (3 ) $ — $ 26 $ 23 $ 21 Changes included in earnings (1) 11 12 3 — — — Changes in fair value recognized in OCI (7 ) — (2 ) — 3 2 Changes in fair value recognized in net regulatory assets (25 ) 6 — — — — Purchases 1 1 — — — — Settlements 2 (4 ) (4 ) — — — Ending balance $ (6 ) $ 12 $ (3 ) $ 26 $ 26 $ 23 (1) Changes included in earnings are reported as nonregulated operating revenue on the Statements of Operations. Net unrealized (losses) gains included in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, related to commodity derivatives held at December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, totaled $8 million , $16 million and $(5) million , respectively. MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt is carried at cost on the Financial Statements. The fair value of MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt is a Level 2 fair value measurement and has been estimated based upon quoted market prices, where available, or at the present value of future cash flows discounted at rates consistent with comparable maturities with similar credit risks. The carrying value of MidAmerican Energy's variable-rate long-term debt approximates fair value because of the frequent repricing of these instruments at market rates. The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt as of December 31, (in millions): 2015 2014 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Long-term debt $ 4,271 $ 4,636 $ 4,056 $ 4,581 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Commitments MidAmerican Energy had the following firm commitments that are not reflected on the Balance Sheet. Minimum payments as of December 31, 2015, are as follows (in millions): 2021 and 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter Total Contract type: Coal and natural gas for generation $ 173 $ 113 $ 72 $ 29 $ — $ — $ 387 Electric capacity and transmission 30 30 11 10 10 58 149 Natural gas contracts for gas operations 131 69 31 11 10 30 282 Construction commitments 535 10 — — — — 545 Easements and operating leases 17 17 17 16 15 516 598 Maintenance and services contracts 47 59 71 73 73 265 588 $ 933 $ 298 $ 202 $ 139 $ 108 $ 869 $ 2,549 Coal, Natural Gas, Electric Capacity and Transmission Commitments MidAmerican Energy has coal supply and related transportation and lime contracts for its coal-fueled generating facilities. MidAmerican Energy expects to supplement the coal contracts with additional contracts and spot market purchases to fulfill its future coal supply needs. Additionally, MidAmerican Energy has a natural gas transportation contract for a natural gas-fueled generating facility. The contracts have minimum payment commitments ranging through 2019. MidAmerican Energy has various natural gas supply and transportation contracts for its regulated and nonregulated gas operations that have minimum payment commitments ranging through 2025. MidAmerican Energy has contracts to purchase electric capacity to meet its electric system energy requirements that have minimum payment commitments ranging through 2028. MidAmerican Energy also has contracts for the right to transmit electricity over other entities' transmission lines with minimum payment commitments ranging through 2020. Construction Commitments MidAmerican Energy's firm construction commitments reflected in the table above consist primarily of contracts for the construction of wind-powered generating facilities in 2016 and the construction in 2016 through 2017 of four Multi-Value Projects approved by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. for high voltage transmission lines in Iowa and Illinois. Easements and Operating Leases MidAmerican Energy has non-cancelable easements with minimum payment commitments ranging through 2061 for land in Iowa on which its wind-powered generating facilities are located. MidAmerican Energy also has non-cancelable operating leases with minimum payment commitments ranging through 2020 primarily for office and other building space, rail cars and computer equipment. These leases generally require MidAmerican Energy to pay for insurance, taxes and maintenance applicable to the leased property. Certain leases contain renewal options for varying periods and escalation clauses for adjusting rent to reflect changes in price indices. Rent expense on non-cancelable operating leases totaled $4 million , $4 million and $6 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Maintenance and Services Contracts MidAmerican Energy has non-cancelable maintenance and services contracts related to various generating facilities with minimum payment commitments ranging through 2029. Environmental Laws and Regulations MidAmerican Energy is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding air and water quality, emissions performance standards, climate change, coal combustion byproduct disposal, hazardous and solid waste disposal, protected species and other environmental matters that have the potential to impact its current and future operations. MidAmerican Energy believes it is in material compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Legal Matters MidAmerican Energy is party to a variety of legal actions arising out of the normal course of business. Plaintiffs occasionally seek punitive or exemplary damages. MidAmerican Energy does not believe that such normal and routine litigation will have a material impact on its financial results. |
Components of Accumulated Other
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net The following table shows the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss by each component of other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions): Unrealized Unrealized Accumulated Losses on Losses Other Available-For-Sale on Cash Flow Comprehensive Securities Hedges Loss, Net Balance, December 31, 2013 $ (4 ) $ (7 ) $ (11 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1 (13 ) (12 ) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ (3 ) $ (20 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) — (7 ) (7 ) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (3 ) $ (27 ) $ (30 ) For information regarding cash flow hedge reclassifications from AOCI to net income in their entirety for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, refer to Note 13. |
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |
Preferred Stock [Text Block] | Preferred Securities In April 2013, MidAmerican Energy redeemed and canceled all outstanding shares of each series of its preferred securities at the stated redemption prices, which in aggregate totaled $28 million including accrued dividends. |
Other, Net
Other, Net | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items] | |
Other, Net [Text Block] | Other Income and (Expense) - Other, Net Other, net, as shown on the Statements of Operations, includes the following other income (expense) items for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Corporate-owned life insurance income $ 4 $ 8 $ 15 Gains on sales of assets and other investments — — 1 Other, net 1 2 — Total $ 5 $ 10 $ 16 |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosu
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] | Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures The summary of supplemental cash flow disclosures as of and for the years ending December 31 is as follows (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Supplemental cash flow information: Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 154 $ 144 $ 109 Income taxes received, net $ 629 $ 149 $ 36 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing transactions: Accounts payable related to utility plant additions $ 249 $ 128 $ 117 |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] | Related Party Transactions The companies identified as affiliates of MidAmerican Energy are Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries, including BHE and its subsidiaries. The basis for the following transactions is provided for in service agreements between MidAmerican Energy and the affiliates. MidAmerican Energy is reimbursed for charges incurred on behalf of its affiliates. The majority of these reimbursed expenses are for general costs, such as insurance and building rent, and for employee wages, benefits and costs related to corporate functions such as information technology, human resources, treasury, legal and accounting. The amount of such reimbursements was $46 million , $58 million and $38 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. MidAmerican Energy reimbursed BHE in the amount of $7 million , $8 million and $10 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for its share of corporate expenses. MidAmerican Energy purchases natural gas transportation and storage capacity services from Northern Natural Gas Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of BHE, and coal transportation services from BNSF Railway Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, in the normal course of business at either tariffed or market prices. These purchases totaled $165 million , $144 million and $155 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. MidAmerican Energy had accounts receivable from affiliates of $5 million and $12 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that are included in receivables on the Balance Sheets. MidAmerican Energy also had accounts payable to affiliates of $13 million and $12 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that are included in accounts payable on the Balance Sheets. MidAmerican Energy is party to a tax-sharing agreement and is part of the Berkshire Hathaway United States federal income tax return. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, MidAmerican Energy had current federal and state income taxes receivable from BHE of $102 million and $299 million , respectively. MidAmerican Energy received net cash receipts for federal and state income taxes from BHE totaling $629 million , $149 million and $36 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. MidAmerican Energy recognizes the full amount of the funded status for its pension and postretirement plans, and amounts attributable to MidAmerican Energy's affiliates that have not previously been recognized through income are recognized as an intercompany balance with such affiliates. MidAmerican Energy adjusts these balances when changes to the funded status of the respective plans are recognized and does not intend to settle the balances currently. Amounts receivable from affiliates attributable to the funded status of employee benefit plans totaled $10 million and $13 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and similar amounts payable to affiliates totaled $29 million and $30 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. See Note 11 for further information pertaining to pension and postretirement accounting. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] | Segment Information MidAmerican Energy has identified two reportable operating segments: regulated electric and regulated gas. The previously reported nonregulated energy segment consisted substantially of MidAmerican Energy's unregulated retail services business, which was transferred to a subsidiary of BHE and is excluded from the information presented below. Refer to Note 3 for further discussion. The regulated electric segment derives most of its revenue from regulated retail sales of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and from wholesale sales. The regulated gas segment derives most of its revenue from regulated retail sales of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and also obtains revenue by transporting gas owned by others through its distribution system. Pricing for regulated electric and regulated gas sales are established separately by regulatory agencies; therefore, management also reviews each segment separately to make decisions regarding allocation of resources and in evaluating performance. Common operating costs, interest income, interest expense and income tax expense are allocated to each segment based on certain factors, which primarily relate to the nature of the cost. Refer to Note 10 for a discussion of items affecting income tax (benefit) expense for the regulated electric and gas operating segments. The following tables provide information on a reportable segment basis (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Operating revenue: Regulated electric $ 1,837 $ 1,817 $ 1,762 Regulated gas 661 996 824 Other 4 9 2 Total operating revenue $ 2,502 $ 2,822 $ 2,588 Depreciation and amortization: Regulated electric $ 366 $ 312 $ 366 Regulated gas 41 39 37 Total depreciation and amortization $ 407 $ 351 $ 403 Operating income: Regulated electric $ 385 $ 319 $ 255 Regulated gas 64 75 74 Total operating income $ 449 $ 394 $ 329 Interest expense: Regulated electric $ 166 $ 157 $ 136 Regulated gas 17 17 15 Total interest expense $ 183 $ 174 $ 151 Income tax (benefit) expense of continuing operations: Regulated electric $ (163 ) $ (138 ) $ (136 ) Regulated gas 16 22 23 Other — — (3 ) Total income tax (benefit) expense of continuing operations $ (147 ) $ (116 ) $ (116 ) Earnings on common stock: Regulated electric $ 413 $ 361 $ 292 Regulated gas 33 40 41 Other — — 2 Earnings on common stock from continuing operations 446 401 335 Income on discontinued operations 16 16 14 Total earnings on common stock $ 462 $ 417 $ 349 Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Utility construction expenditures: Regulated electric $ 1,365 $ 1,429 $ 945 Regulated gas 81 97 81 Total utility construction expenditures $ 1,446 $ 1,526 $ 1,026 As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total assets: Regulated electric $ 12,970 $ 11,850 $ 10,521 Regulated gas 1,251 1,217 1,196 Other 164 167 131 Total assets $ 14,385 $ 13,234 $ 11,848 |
Unaudited Quarterly Operating R
Unaudited Quarterly Operating Results | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Quarterly Operating Results [Line Items] | |
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] | Unaudited Quarterly Operating Results 2015 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter (In millions) Operating revenue $ 722 $ 572 $ 680 $ 528 Operating income 100 112 208 29 Income from continuing operations 90 126 233 (3 ) Income on discontinued operations 4 5 1 6 Net income 94 131 234 3 2014 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter (In millions) Operating revenue $ 966 $ 564 $ 638 $ 654 Operating income 140 46 156 52 Income from continuing operations 149 30 168 54 Income on discontinued operations 8 2 2 4 Net income 157 32 170 58 Quarterly data reflect seasonal variations common to a Midwest utility. |
Schedule II Valuation and Quali
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 (Amounts in millions) Column B Column C Column E Balance at Additions Balance Column A Beginning Charged Column D at End Description of Year to Income Deductions of Year Reserves Deducted From Assets To Which They Apply: Reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable: Year ended 2015 $ 7 $ 7 $ (8 ) $ 6 Year ended 2014 $ 10 $ 7 $ (10 ) $ 7 Year ended 2013 $ 10 $ 7 $ (7 ) $ 10 Reserves Not Deducted From Assets (1) : Year ended 2015 $ 11 $ 7 $ (5 ) $ 13 Year ended 2014 $ 9 $ 12 $ (10 ) $ 11 Year ended 2013 $ 9 $ 6 $ (6 ) $ 9 (1) Reserves not deducted from assets include estimated liabilities for losses retained by MidAmerican Energy for workers compensation, public liability and property damage claims. |
Summary of Significant Accoun32
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. These estimates include, but are not limited to, the effects of regulation; certain assumptions made in accounting for pension and other postretirement benefits; asset retirement obligations ("AROs"); income taxes; unbilled revenue; valuation of certain financial assets and liabilities, including derivative contracts; and accounting for contingencies. Actual results may differ from the estimates used in preparing the Financial Statements. |
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Certain amounts in the prior period Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications did not impact previously reported operating income, net income or retained earnings. |
Public Utilities, Policy [Policy Text Block] | A ccounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation MidAmerican Energy's utility operations are subject to the regulation of the Iowa Utilities Board ("IUB"), the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC"), the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"). MidAmerican Energy's accounting policies and the accompanying Financial Statements conform to GAAP applicable to rate-regulated enterprises and reflect the effects of the ratemaking process. MidAmerican Energy prepares its financial statements in accordance with authoritative guidance for regulated operations, which recognizes the economic effects of regulation. Accordingly, MidAmerican Energy defers the recognition of certain costs or income if it is probable that, through the ratemaking process, there will be a corresponding increase or decrease in future regulated rates. Regulatory assets and liabilities are established to reflect the impacts of these deferrals, which will be recognized in earnings in the periods the corresponding changes in regulated rates occur. MidAmerican Energy continually evaluates the applicability of the guidance for regulated operations and whether its regulatory assets and liabilities are probable of inclusion in future regulated rates by considering factors such as a change in the regulator's approach to setting rates from cost-based ratemaking to another form of regulation, other regulatory actions or the impact of competition, that could limit MidAmerican Energy's ability to recover its costs. MidAmerican Energy believes the application of the guidance for regulated operations is appropriate, and its existing regulatory assets and liabilities are probable of inclusion in future regulated rates. The evaluation reflects the current political and regulatory climate at both the federal and state levels. If it becomes no longer probable that the deferred costs or income will be included in future regulated rates, the related regulatory assets and liabilities will be written off to net income, returned to customers or re-established as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value Measurements As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Different valuation techniques may be appropriate under the circumstances to determine the value that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction. Market participants are assumed to be independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange and not under duress. Nonperformance or credit risk is considered in determining fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Investments Cash equivalents consist of funds invested in money market mutual funds, United States Treasury Bills and other investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Cash and cash equivalents exclude amounts where availability is restricted by legal requirements, loan agreements or other contractual provisions. Restricted amounts are included in other current assets and investments and nonregulated property, net on the Balance Sheets. |
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Investments MidAmerican Energy's management determines the appropriate classification of investments in debt and equity securities at the acquisition date and reevaluates the classification at each balance sheet date. Investments that management does not intend to use or is restricted from using in current operations are presented as noncurrent on the Balance Sheets. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with realized gains and losses, as determined on a specific identification basis, recognized in earnings and unrealized gains and losses recognized in AOCI, net of tax. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on securities in a trust related to the decommissioning of the Quad Cities Generating Station Units 1 and 2 ("Quad Cities Station") are recorded as a net regulatory liability because MidAmerican Energy expects to recover costs for these activities through regulated rates. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost, reflecting the ability and intent to hold the securities to maturity. Investments gains and losses arise when investments are sold (as determined on a specific identification basis) or are other-than-temporarily impaired. If a decline in value of an investment below cost is deemed other than temporary, the cost of the investment is written down to fair value, with a corresponding charge to earnings. Factors considered in judging whether an impairment is other than temporary include: the financial condition, business prospects and creditworthiness of the issuer; the relative amount of the decline; MidAmerican Energy's ability and intent to hold the investment until the fair value recovers; and the length of time that fair value has been less than cost. Impairment losses on equity securities are charged to earnings. With respect to an investment in a debt security, any resulting impairment loss is recognized in earnings if MidAmerican Energy intends to sell, or expects to be required to sell, the debt security before its amortized cost is recovered. If MidAmerican Energy does not expect to ultimately recover the amortized cost basis even if it does not intend to sell the security, the credit loss component is recognized in earnings and any difference between fair value and the amortized cost basis, net of the credit loss, is reflected in other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"). For regulated investments, any impairment charge is offset by the establishment of a regulatory asset to the extent recovery in regulated rates is probable. |
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables are stated at the outstanding principal amount, net of an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on MidAmerican Energy's assessment of the collectibility of amounts owed to it by its customers. This assessment requires judgment regarding the ability of customers to pay or the outcome of any pending disputes. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $6 million and $7 million , respectively, and is included in receivables, net on the Balance Sheets. |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Derivatives MidAmerican Energy employs a number of different derivative contracts, including forwards, futures, options, swaps and other agreements, to manage price risk for electricity, natural gas and other commodities, and interest rate risk. Derivative contracts are recorded on the Balance Sheets as either assets or liabilities and are stated at estimated fair value unless they are designated as normal purchases or normal sales and qualify for the exception afforded by GAAP. Derivative balances reflect offsetting permitted under master netting agreements with counterparties and cash collateral paid or received under such agreements. Cash collateral received from or paid to counterparties to secure derivative contract assets or liabilities in excess of amounts offset is included in other current assets on the Balance Sheets. Commodity derivatives used in normal business operations that are settled by physical delivery, among other criteria, are eligible for and may be designated as normal purchases or normal sales. Normal purchases or normal sales contracts are not marked to market, and settled amounts are recognized as operating revenue or cost of sales on the Statements of Operations. For MidAmerican Energy's derivatives not designated as hedging contracts, the settled amount is generally included in regulated rates. Accordingly, the net unrealized gains and losses associated with interim price movements on contracts that are accounted for as derivatives and probable of inclusion in regulated rates are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities. For MidAmerican Energy's derivatives not designated as hedging contracts and for which changes in fair value are not recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses are recognized on the Statements of Operations as other operating revenue for sales contracts and as cost of gas sold and other for purchase contracts and electricity and natural gas swap contracts. For MidAmerican Energy's derivatives designated as hedging contracts, MidAmerican Energy formally assesses, at inception and thereafter, whether the hedging contract is highly effective in offsetting changes in the hedged item. MidAmerican Energy formally documents hedging activity by transaction type and risk management strategy. Changes in the estimated fair value of a derivative contract designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge, to the extent effective, are included on the Statements of Changes in Equity as AOCI, net of tax, until the contract settles and the hedged item is recognized in earnings. MidAmerican Energy discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it has determined that a derivative contract no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, or when it is no longer probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will occur. When hedge accounting is discontinued because the derivative contract no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, future changes in the estimated fair value of the derivative contract are charged to earnings. Gains and losses related to discontinued hedges that were previously recorded in AOCI will remain in AOCI until the contract settles and the hedged item is recognized in earnings, unless it becomes probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, at which time associated deferred amounts in AOCI are immediately recognized in earnings. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories Inventories consist mainly of materials and supplies, totaling $105 million and $101 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, coal stocks, totaling $102 million and $54 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and natural gas in storage, totaling $27 million and $24 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The cost of materials and supplies, coal stocks and fuel oil is determined using the average cost method. The cost of stored natural gas is determined using the last-in-first-out method. With respect to stored natural gas, the replacement cost would be $8 million and $41 million higher as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Utility Plant, Net General Additions to utility plant are recorded at cost. MidAmerican Energy capitalizes all construction-related material, direct labor and contract services, as well as indirect construction costs. Indirect construction costs include debt allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") and equity AFUDC. The cost of additions and betterments are capitalized, while costs incurred that do not improve or extend the useful lives of the related assets are generally expensed. Additionally, MidAmerican Energy has regulatory arrangements in Iowa in which the carrying cost of certain utility plant has been reduced for amounts associated with electric returns on equity exceeding specified thresholds. Depreciation and amortization for MidAmerican Energy's utility operations are computed by applying the composite or straight-line method based on either estimated useful lives or mandated recovery periods as prescribed by its various regulatory authorities. Depreciation studies are completed by MidAmerican Energy to determine the appropriate group lives, net salvage and group depreciation rates. These studies are reviewed and rates are ultimately approved by the applicable regulatory commission. Net salvage includes the estimated future residual values of the assets and any estimated removal costs recovered through approved depreciation rates. Estimated removal costs are recorded as either a cost of removal regulatory liability or an ARO liability on the Balance Sheets, depending on whether the obligation meets the requirements of an ARO. As actual removal costs are incurred, the associated liability is reduced. Generally, when MidAmerican Energy retires or sells a component of utility plant, it charges the original cost, net of any proceeds from the disposition to accumulated depreciation. Any gain or loss on disposals of nonregulated assets is recorded through earnings. Debt and equity AFUDC, which represent the estimated costs of debt and equity funds necessary to finance the construction of its regulated facilities, is capitalized by MidAmerican Energy as a component of utility plant, with offsetting credits to the Statements of Operations. AFUDC is computed based on guidelines set forth by the FERC. After construction is completed, MidAmerican Energy is permitted to earn a return on these costs as a component of the related assets, as well as recover these costs through depreciation expense over the useful lives of the related assets. |
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Asset Retirement Obligations MidAmerican Energy recognizes AROs when it has a legal obligation to perform decommissioning or removal activities upon retirement of an asset. MidAmerican Energy's AROs are primarily related to decommissioning of the Quad Cities Station and obligations associated with its other generating facilities. The fair value of an ARO liability is recognized in the period in which it is incurred, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made, and is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset, which is then depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial recognition, the ARO liability is adjusted for any revisions to the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows (with corresponding adjustments to utility plant) and for accretion of the ARO liability due to the passage of time. The difference between the ARO liability, the corresponding ARO asset included in utility plant, net and amounts recovered in rates to satisfy such liabilities is recorded as a regulatory asset or liability. |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairment MidAmerican Energy evaluates long-lived assets for impairment, including utility plant, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable or the assets are being held for sale. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the asset is reviewed to assess whether the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected from the use of the asset plus the residual value from the ultimate disposal exceeds the carrying value of the asset. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated recoverable amounts, the asset is written down to the estimated fair value. The impacts of regulation are considered when evaluating the carrying value of regulated assets. For all other assets, any resulting impairment loss is reflected on the Statements of Operations. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition Revenue from electric and natural gas customers is recognized as electricity or natural gas is delivered or services are provided. Revenue recognized includes billed and unbilled amounts. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, unbilled revenue was $138 million and $131 million , respectively, and is included in receivables, net on the Balance Sheets. The determination of revenue from an individual customer is based on a systematic reading of meters and rates. At the end of each month, amounts of energy provided to customers since the date of the last meter reading are estimated, and the corresponding unbilled revenue is recorded. Factors that can impact the estimate of unbilled energy include, but are not limited to, seasonal weather patterns compared to normal, total volumes supplied to the system, line losses, economic impacts and composition of customer classes. Estimates are reversed in the following month and actual revenue is recorded based on subsequent meter readings. All of MidAmerican Energy's regulated retail electric and gas sales are subject to energy adjustment clauses. MidAmerican Energy also has costs that are recovered, at least in part, through bill riders, including demand-side management costs. The clauses and riders allow MidAmerican Energy to adjust the amounts charged for electric and gas service as the related costs change. The costs recovered in revenue through use of the adjustment clauses and bill riders are charged to expense in the same year the related revenue is recognized. At any given time, these costs may be over or under collected from customers. The total under collection included in receivables at December 31, 2015 and 2014, was $17 million and $25 million , respectively. MidAmerican Energy collects from its customers sales and excise taxes assessed by governmental authorities on transactions with customers and later remits the collected taxes to the appropriate authority. If the obligation to pay a particular tax resides with the customer, MidAmerican Energy reports such taxes collected on a net basis and, accordingly, they do not affect the Statement of Operations. Taxes for which the obligation resides with MidAmerican Energy are reported on a gross basis in operating revenue and operating expenses. The amounts reported on a gross basis are not material. |
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Unamortized Debt Premiums, Discounts and Issuance Costs Premiums, discounts and issuance costs incurred for the issuance of long-term debt are amortized over the term of the related financing using the effective interest method. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes Berkshire Hathaway includes MidAmerican Energy in its United States federal income tax return. MidAmerican Energy's provision for income taxes has been computed on a stand-alone basis, and substantially all of its respective currently payable or receivable income taxes are remitted to or received from BHE. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using estimated income tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities that are associated with components of OCI are charged or credited directly to OCI. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities that are associated with income tax benefits and expense for certain property-related basis differences and other various differences that MidAmerican Energy is required to pass on to its customers in Iowa are charged or credited directly to a regulatory asset or liability. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, these amounts were recognized as a net regulatory asset totaling $858 million and $730 million , respectively, and will be included in regulated rates when the temporary differences reverse. Other changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are included as a component of income tax expense. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities attributable to changes in enacted income tax rates are charged or credited to income tax expense or a regulatory asset or liability in the period of enactment. Investment tax credits are generally deferred and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related properties or as prescribed by various regulatory jurisdictions. |
Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block] | In determining MidAmerican Energy's income taxes, management is required to interpret complex income tax laws and regulations, which includes consideration of regulatory implications imposed by MidAmerican Energy's various regulatory jurisdictions. MidAmerican Energy's income tax returns are subject to continuous examinations by federal, state and local tax authorities that may give rise to different interpretations of these complex laws and regulations. Due to the nature of the examination process, it generally takes years before these examinations are completed and these matters are resolved. MidAmerican Energy recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that is more-likely-than-not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Although the ultimate resolution of their federal, state and local income tax examinations is uncertain, MidAmerican Energy believes it has made adequate provisions for its income tax positions. The aggregate amount of any additional income tax liabilities that may result from these examinations, if any, is not expected to have a material impact on its financial results. MidAmerican Energy's unrecognized tax benefits are primarily included in taxes accrued and other long-term liabilities on its Balance Sheets. Estimated interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions are included as a component of income tax expense on the Statements of Operations. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | New Accounting Pronouncements In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-01, which amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Subtopic 825-10, "Financial Instruments - Overall." The amendments in this guidance address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments including a requirement that all investments in equity securities that do not qualify for equity method accounting or result in consolidation of the investee be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption not permitted, and is required to be adopted prospectively by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. MidAmerican Energy is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on its Financial Statements and disclosures included within Notes to Financial Statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, which amends FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." The amendments in this guidance require that deferred income tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and may be adopted prospectively or retrospectively for each period presented to reflect the new guidance. MidAmerican Energy early adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, under a retrospective method, resulting in a decrease of $1 million each in other current assets and noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities as of December 31, 2014. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, which amends FASB ASC Subtopic 835-30, "Interest - Imputation of Interest." The amendments in this guidance require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability instead of as an asset. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. This guidance must be adopted retrospectively, wherein the balance sheet of each period presented should be adjusted to reflect the new guidance. MidAmerican Energy early adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2015, under a retrospective method, resulting in a decrease of $22 million each in other assets and long-term debt as of December 31, 2014. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, which creates FASB ASC Topic 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" and supersedes ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition." The guidance replaces industry-specific guidance and establishes a single five-step model to identify and recognize revenue. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires the entity to disclose further quantitative and qualitative information regarding the nature and amount of revenues arising from contracts with customers, as well as other information about the significant judgments and estimates used in recognizing revenues from contracts with customers. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. This guidance may be adopted retrospectively or under a modified retrospective method where the cumulative effect is recognized at the date of initial application. MidAmerican Energy is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on its Financial Statements and disclosures included within Notes to Financial Statements. |
Discontinued Operations Disco33
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] | Significant line items constituting pre-tax income from discontinued operations and total cash flows from operating activities for the years ended December 31 are as follows (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Operating revenue $ 905 $ 918 $ 815 Cost of sales $ 854 $ 863 $ 764 Cash flows from operating activities $ 30 $ (22 ) $ 25 Assets, liabilities and equity of the unregulated retail services business reflected in the Balance Sheets as of December 31, are as follows (in millions): 2015 2014 Receivables $ 115 $ 118 Derivative assets 41 44 Deferred income taxes 21 14 Accounts payable (49 ) (40 ) Derivative liabilities (42 ) (34 ) Other assets and liabilities, net 4 5 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net 27 20 Equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (117 ) (127 ) |
Property, Plant and Equipment34
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |
Depreciation and Amortization Rates [Table Text Block] | The average depreciation and amortization rates applied to depreciable utility plant for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Electric 3.0 % 2.8 % 3.3 % Gas 2.9 % 2.8 % 2.8 % |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |
Public Utility Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block] | Property, plant and equipment, net consists of the following as of December 31 (in millions): Depreciable Life 2015 2014 Utility plant in service: Generation 20-100 years $ 10,404 $ 9,351 Transmission 52-70 years 1,305 1,142 Electric distribution 20-70 years 3,059 2,933 Gas distribution 28-70 years 1,507 1,432 Utility plant in service 16,275 14,858 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (5,229 ) (4,954 ) Utility plant in service, net 11,046 9,904 Nonregulated property, net: Nonregulated property gross 5-45 years 15 14 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (5 ) (5 ) Nonregulated property, net 10 9 11,056 9,913 Construction work in progress 667 606 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 11,723 $ 10,519 Nonregulated property includes land, computer software and other assets not recoverable for regulated utility purposes. |
Jointly Owned Utility Facilit35
Jointly Owned Utility Facilities Jointly Owned Utility Facilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Jointly Owned Utility Plants [Table Text Block] | The amounts shown in the table below represent MidAmerican Energy's share in each jointly owned facility as of December 31, 2015 (dollars in millions): Accumulated Construction Company Plant in Depreciation and Work in Share Service Amortization Progress Louisa Unit No. 1 88.0 % $ 757 $ 405 $ 7 Quad Cities Unit Nos. 1 & 2 (1) 25.0 672 340 27 Walter Scott, Jr. Unit No. 3 79.1 608 297 6 Walter Scott, Jr. Unit No. 4 (2) 59.7 448 91 — George Neal Unit No. 4 40.6 305 148 1 Ottumwa Unit No. 1 52.0 554 184 3 George Neal Unit No. 3 72.0 415 153 — Transmission facilities (3) Various 245 83 2 Total $ 4,004 $ 1,701 $ 46 (1) Includes amounts related to nuclear fuel. (2) Plant in service and accumulated depreciation and amortization amounts are net of credits applied under Iowa revenue sharing arrangements totaling $319 million and $67 million , respectively. (3) Includes 345 and 161 kilovolt transmission lines and substations. |
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Regulatory Matters Regulatory Matters (Tables) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Schedule Of Regulatory Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Regulatory Assets [Table Text Block] | Regulatory assets represent costs that are expected to be recovered in future regulated rates. MidAmerican Energy's regulatory assets reflected on the Balance Sheets consist of the following as of December 31 (in millions): Average Remaining Life 2015 2014 Deferred income taxes, net (1) 25 years $ 858 $ 730 Asset retirement obligations (2) 6 years 94 62 Employee benefit plans (3) 11 years 39 42 Unrealized loss on regulated derivative contracts 1 year 20 38 Other Various 33 36 Total $ 1,044 $ 908 (1) Amounts primarily represent income tax benefits related to state accelerated tax depreciation and certain property-related basis differences that were previously flowed through to customers and will be included in regulated rates when the temporary differences reverse. (2) Amount predominantly relates to asset retirement obligations for fossil-fueled and wind-powered generating facilities. Refer to Note 12 for a discussion of asset retirement obligations. (3) Represents amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost that are expected to be included in regulated rates when recognized. MidAmerican Energy had regulatory assets not earning a return on investment of $1.0 billion and $904 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Schedule of Regulatory Liabilities [Table Text Block] | Regulatory liabilities represent income to be recognized or amounts to be returned to customers in future periods. MidAmerican Energy's regulatory liabilities reflected on the Balance Sheets consist of the following as of December 31 (in millions): Average Remaining Life 2015 2014 Cost of removal accrual (1) 25 years $ 653 $ 642 Asset retirement obligations (2) 22 years 140 159 Other Various 38 36 Total $ 831 $ 837 (1) Amounts represent estimated costs, as accrued through depreciation rates and exclusive of ARO liabilities, of removing utility plant in accordance with accepted regulatory practices. Amounts are deducted from rate base or otherwise accrue a carrying cost. (2) Amount predominantly represents the excess of nuclear decommission trust assets over the related asset retirement obligation. Refer to Note 12 for a discussion of asset retirement obligations. |
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Investments and Restricted Cash and Investments Investments and Restricted Cash and Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | |
Investments Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash and Investments [Table Text Block] | Investments and restricted cash and investments consists of the following amounts as of December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Nuclear decommissioning trust $ 429 $ 424 Rabbi trusts 175 175 Auction rate securities 26 26 Other 4 — Total $ 634 $ 625 |
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Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes MidAmerican Energy's availability under its two unsecured revolving credit facilities as of December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Credit facilities $ 605 $ 605 Less: Short-term debt outstanding — (50 ) Variable-rate tax-exempt bond support (195 ) (195 ) Net credit facilities $ 410 $ 360 |
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
Long-Term Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] | MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt consists of the following, including amounts maturing within one year and unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, as of December 31 (dollars in millions): Par Value 2015 2014 First mortgage bonds: 2.40%, due 2019 $ 500 $ 499 $ 498 3.70%, due 2023 250 248 248 3.50%, due 2024 500 502 296 4.80%, due 2043 350 345 345 4.40%, due 2044 400 394 394 4.25%, due 2046 450 444 — Notes: 5.95% Series, due 2017 250 250 250 5.3% Series, due 2018 350 349 349 6.75% Series, due 2031 400 395 395 5.75% Series, due 2035 300 298 298 5.8% Series, due 2036 350 347 347 Turbine purchase obligation, 1.43%, due 2015 (1) — — 420 Transmission upgrade obligation, 4.449%, due through 2035 5 4 — Variable-rate tax-exempt bond obligation series: (weighted average interest rate- 2015-0.03%, 2014-0.07%) Due 2016 34 33 33 Due 2017 4 4 4 Due 2023, issued in 1993 7 7 7 Due 2023, issued in 2008 57 57 57 Due 2024 35 35 35 Due 2025 13 13 13 Due 2038 45 45 45 Capital lease obligations - 4.16%, due through 2020 2 2 — Total $ 4,302 $ 4,271 $ 4,034 (1) In conjunction with the construction of wind-powered generating facilities in 2012, MidAmerican Energy accrued as gross property, plant and equipment amounts for turbine purchases it is not contractually obligated to pay until December 2015. The amount ultimately payable was discounted and recognized upon delivery of the equipment as long-term debt. The discount was amortized as interest expense over the period until payment was due using the effective interest method. |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] | The annual repayments of MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt for the years beginning January 1, 2016, and thereafter, excluding unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, are as follows (in millions): 2016 $ 34 2017 254 2018 351 2019 500 2020 1 2021 and thereafter 3,162 |
Employee Benefits Plans (Tables
Employee Benefits Plans (Tables) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] | Net periodic benefit cost for the plans of MidAmerican Energy and the aforementioned affiliates included the following components for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $ 12 $ 14 $ 18 $ 7 $ 6 $ 5 Interest cost 32 35 33 9 10 8 Expected return on plan assets (46 ) (45 ) (45 ) (15 ) (15 ) (13 ) Net amortization 2 1 11 (3 ) (3 ) (3 ) Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $ — $ 5 $ 17 $ (2 ) $ (2 ) $ (3 ) |
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] | The following table is a reconciliation of the fair value of plan assets for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year $ 730 $ 722 $ 259 $ 256 Employer contributions 7 7 1 1 Participant contributions — — 1 1 Actual return on plan assets 4 52 — 13 Benefits paid (63 ) (51 ) (12 ) (12 ) Plan assets at fair value, end of year $ 678 $ 730 $ 249 $ 259 |
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block] | The following table is a reconciliation of the benefit obligations for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 840 $ 768 $ 249 $ 235 Service cost 12 14 7 6 Interest cost 32 35 9 10 Participant contributions — — 1 1 Actuarial (gain) loss (36 ) 74 (20 ) 9 Benefits paid (63 ) (51 ) (12 ) (12 ) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 785 $ 840 $ 234 $ 249 Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year $ 773 $ 825 |
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] | The funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized on the Balance Sheets as of December 31 are as follows (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Plan assets at fair value, end of year $ 678 $ 730 $ 249 $ 259 Less - Benefit obligation, end of year 785 840 234 249 Funded status $ (107 ) $ (110 ) $ 15 $ 10 Amounts recognized on the Balance Sheets: Other assets $ 7 $ 12 $ 15 $ 10 Other current liabilities (8 ) (8 ) — — Other liabilities (106 ) (114 ) — — Amounts recognized $ (107 ) $ (110 ) $ 15 $ 10 |
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Not Yet Recognized [Table Text Block] | A reconciliation of the amounts not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in millions): Regulatory Asset Regulatory Liability Receivables (Payables) with Affiliates Total Pension Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 16 $ (55 ) $ (2 ) $ (41 ) Net loss arising during the year 6 51 9 66 Net amortization — (1 ) — (1 ) Total 6 50 9 65 Balance, December 31, 2014 22 (5 ) 7 24 Net loss (gain) arising during the year 2 5 (1 ) 6 Net amortization (2 ) — — (2 ) Total — 5 (1 ) 4 Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 22 $ — $ 6 $ 28 Regulatory Asset Regulatory Liability Receivables (Payables) with Affiliates Total Other Postretirement Balance, December 31, 2013 $ 10 $ — $ (16 ) $ (6 ) Net loss arising during the year 8 — 2 10 Net amortization 2 — 1 3 Total 10 — 3 13 Balance, December 31, 2014 20 — (13 ) 7 Net gain arising during the year (5 ) — — (5 ) Net amortization 2 — 2 4 Total (3 ) — 2 (1 ) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 17 $ — $ (11 ) $ 6 The portion of the funded status of the plans not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost as of December 31 is as follows (in millions): Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net loss $ 26 $ 21 $ 42 $ 49 Prior service cost (credit) 2 3 (36 ) (42 ) Total $ 28 $ 24 $ 6 $ 7 |
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts To Be Recognized In Following Year [Table Text Block] | The net loss and prior service cost (credit) that will be amortized in 2016 into net periodic benefit cost are estimated to be as follows (in millions): Net Loss Prior Service Cost (Credit) Total Pension $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Other postretirement 2 (6 ) (4 ) Total $ 3 $ (5 ) $ (2 ) |
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block] | Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Pension Other Postretirement 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Benefit obligations as of December 31: Discount rate 4.50 % 4.00 % 4.75 % 4.25 % 3.75 % 4.50 % Rate of compensation increase 2.75 % 2.75 % 3.00 % N/A N/A N/A Net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31: Discount rate 4.00 % 4.75 % 4.00 % 3.75 % 4.50 % 3.75 % Expected return on plan assets (1) 7.25 % 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.00 % 7.25 % 7.25 % Rate of compensation increase 2.75 % 3.00 % 3.00 % N/A N/A N/A (1) Amounts reflected are pre-tax values. Assumed after-tax returns for a taxable, non-union other postretirement plan were 5.18% for 2015, and 5.37% for 2014, and 5.56% for 2013. In establishing its assumption as to the expected return on plan assets, MidAmerican Energy utilizes the asset allocation and return assumptions for each asset class based on historical performance and forward-looking views of the financial markets. 2015 2014 Assumed healthcare cost trend rates as of December 31: Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.70 % 8.00 % Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that the rate reaches the rate it is assumed to remain at 2025 2025 |
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block] | A one percentage-point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions): One Percentage-Point Increase Decrease Increase (decrease) in: Total service and interest cost for the year ended December 31, 2015 $ 1 $ — Other postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2015 3 (3 ) |
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] | Net periodic benefit costs assigned to MidAmerican Energy affiliates are reimbursed currently in accordance with its intercompany administrative services agreement. The expected benefit payments to participants in MidAmerican Energy's pension and other postretirement benefit plans for 2016 through 2020 and for the five years thereafter are summarized below (in millions): Projected Benefit Payments Pension Other Postretirement 2016 $ 59 $ 17 2017 60 19 2018 60 20 2019 60 21 2020 61 21 2021-2025 291 102 |
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] | The target allocations (percentage of plan assets) for MidAmerican Energy's pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets are as follows as of December 31, 2015: Pension Other Postretirement % % Debt securities (1) 20-40 25-45 Equity securities (1) 60-80 50-80 Real estate funds 2-8 — Other 0-5 0-5 (1) For purposes of target allocation percentages and consistent with the plans' investment policy, investment funds are allocated based on the underlying investments in debt and equity securities. |
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block] | The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's pension plan assets measured at fair value using significant Level 3 inputs for the years ended December 31, (in millions): Real Estate Funds 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 40 $ 31 $ 26 Actual return on plan assets still held at period end 7 4 5 Purchases and sales — 5 — Ending balance $ 47 $ 40 $ 31 |
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the fair value of plan assets, by major category, for MidAmerican Energy's defined benefit pension plan (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents $ — $ 16 $ — $ 16 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 57 — 57 Municipal obligations — 6 — 6 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 27 — 27 Equity securities: United States companies 130 — — 130 International equity securities 40 — — 40 Investment funds (2) 61 289 — 350 Real estate funds — — 47 47 Total $ 236 $ 395 $ 47 $ 678 As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents $ — $ 24 $ — $ 24 Debt securities: United States government obligations 8 — — 8 Corporate obligations — 29 — 29 Municipal obligations — 4 — 4 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 33 — 33 Equity securities: United States companies 149 — — 149 International equity securities 40 — — 40 Investment funds (2) 84 319 — 403 Real estate funds — — 40 40 Total $ 281 $ 409 $ 40 $ 730 (1) Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion regarding the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. (2) Investment funds are comprised of mutual funds and collective trust funds. These funds consist of equity and debt securities of approximately 72% and 28% , respectively, for 2015 and 68% and 32% , respectively, for 2014. Additionally, these funds are invested in United States and international securities of approximately 73% and 27% , respectively, for 2015 and 74% and 26% , respectively, for 2014. The following table presents the fair value of plan assets, by major category, for MidAmerican Energy's defined benefit other postretirement plans (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents $ 5 $ — $ — $ 5 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 12 — 12 Municipal obligations — 39 — 39 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 12 — 12 Equity securities: United States companies 120 — — 120 Investment funds (2) 56 — — 56 Total $ 186 $ 63 $ — $ 249 As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents $ 4 $ — $ — $ 4 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 11 — 11 Municipal obligations — 40 — 40 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 15 — 15 Equity securities: United States companies 128 — — 128 Investment funds (2) 56 — — 56 Total $ 193 $ 66 $ — $ 259 (1) Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion regarding the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. (2) Investment funds are comprised of mutual funds and collective trust funds. These funds consist of equity and debt securities of approximately 68% and 32% , respectively, for 2015 and 69% and 31% , respectively, for 2014. Additionally, these funds are invested in United States and international securities of approximately 32% and 68% , respectively, for 2015 and 31% and 69% , respectively, for 2014. The following table presents MidAmerican Energy's assets and liabilities recognized on the Balance Sheets and measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other (1) Total As of December 31, 2015: Assets: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8 $ 18 $ (13 ) $ 13 Money market mutual funds (2) 56 — — — 56 Debt securities: United States government obligations 133 — — — 133 International government obligations — 2 — — 2 Corporate obligations — 39 — — 39 Municipal obligations — 1 — — 1 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 3 — — 3 Auction rate securities — — 26 — 26 Equity securities: United States companies 239 — — — 239 International companies 6 — — — 6 Investment funds 4 — — — 4 $ 438 $ 53 $ 44 $ (13 ) $ 522 Liabilities - commodity derivatives $ (13 ) $ (61 ) $ (24 ) $ 41 $ (57 ) As of December 31, 2014: Assets: Commodity derivatives $ 1 $ 18 $ 24 $ (26 ) $ 17 Money market mutual funds (2) 1 — — — 1 Debt securities: United States government obligations 136 — — — 136 International government obligations — 1 — — 1 Corporate obligations — 39 — — 39 Municipal obligations — 2 — — 2 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 2 — — 2 Auction rate securities — — 26 — 26 Equity securities: United States companies 238 — — — 238 International companies 5 — — — 5 $ 381 $ 62 $ 50 $ (26 ) $ 467 Liabilities - commodity derivatives $ (18 ) $ (87 ) $ (12 ) $ 73 $ (44 ) (1) Represents netting under master netting arrangements and a net cash collateral receivable of $28 million and $47 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (2) Amounts are included in cash and cash equivalents and investments and restricted cash and investments on the Balance Sheets. The fair value of these money market mutual funds approximates cost. |
Asset Retirement Obligations As
Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Asset Retirement Obligations by Type [Table Text Block] | The following table presents MidAmerican Energy's ARO liabilities by asset type as of December 31, (in millions): 2015 2014 Quad Cities Station $ 289 $ 265 Fossil-fueled generating facilities 160 132 Wind-powered generating facilities 82 60 Other 1 3 Total asset retirement obligations $ 532 $ 460 Quad Cities Station nuclear decommissioning trust funds (1) $ 429 $ 424 (1) Refer to Note 7 for a discussion of the Quad Cities Station nuclear decommissioning trust funds. |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Table Text Block] | The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's ARO liabilities for the years ended December 31, (in millions): 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 460 $ 430 Change in estimated costs 36 (2 ) Additions 22 11 Retirements (9 ) — Accretion 23 21 Ending balance $ 532 $ 460 Reflected as: Other current liabilities $ 44 $ 28 Asset retirement obligations 488 432 $ 532 $ 460 |
Risk Management and Hedging A42
Risk Management and Hedging Activities Risk Management and Hedging Activities (Tables) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] | The following table, which reflects master netting arrangements and excludes contracts that have been designated as normal under the normal purchases or normal sales exception afforded by GAAP, summarizes the fair value of MidAmerican Energy's derivative contracts, on a gross basis, and reconciles those amounts to the amounts presented on a net basis on the Balance Sheets (in millions): Current Other Current Other Assets Assets Liabilities Liabilities - Other - Other - Other - Other Total As of December 31, 2015 Not designated as hedging contracts (1) : Commodity assets $ 12 $ 4 $ 5 $ 2 $ 23 Commodity liabilities (3 ) — (36 ) (10 ) (49 ) Total 9 4 (31 ) (8 ) (26 ) Designated as hedging contracts: Commodity assets — — 1 2 3 Commodity liabilities — — (32 ) (17 ) (49 ) Total — — (31 ) (15 ) (46 ) Total derivatives 9 4 (62 ) (23 ) (72 ) Cash collateral receivable — — 22 6 28 Total derivatives - net basis $ 9 $ 4 $ (40 ) $ (17 ) $ (44 ) As of December 31, 2014 Not designated as hedging contracts (1) : Commodity assets $ 14 $ 3 $ 19 $ 1 $ 37 Commodity liabilities — — (69 ) (4 ) (73 ) Total 14 3 (50 ) (3 ) (36 ) Designated as hedging contracts: Commodity assets — — 4 2 6 Commodity liabilities — — (27 ) (17 ) (44 ) Total — — (23 ) (15 ) (38 ) Total derivatives 14 3 (73 ) (18 ) (74 ) Cash collateral receivable — — 42 5 47 Total derivatives - net basis $ 14 $ 3 $ (31 ) $ (13 ) $ (27 ) (1) MidAmerican Energy's commodity derivatives not designated as hedging contracts are generally included in regulated rates. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, a net regulatory asset of $20 million and $38 million , respectively, was recorded related to the net derivative liability of $26 million and $36 million , respectively. |
Schedule of Regulatory Assets (Liabilities), Net, Unrealized Loss (Gain), Net, on Derivative Contracts [Table Text Block] | The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's net regulatory assets and summarizes the pre-tax gains and losses on commodity derivative contracts recognized in net regulatory assets, as well as amounts reclassified to earnings for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 38 $ 10 $ 45 Changes in fair value recognized in net regulatory assets 40 61 5 Net losses reclassified to operating revenue (42 ) (28 ) (1 ) Net losses reclassified to cost of fuel, energy and capacity (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Net losses reclassified to cost of gas sold (15 ) (4 ) (38 ) Ending balance $ 20 $ 38 $ 10 |
Schedule Of Nonregulated Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Gain (Loss) In Statement Of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the pre-tax unrealized gains (losses) included on the Statements of Operations associated with MidAmerican Energy's derivative contracts not designated as hedging contracts and not recorded as a net regulatory asset or liability for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Nonregulated operating revenue $ 15 $ 6 $ — Regulated cost of fuel, energy and capacity 2 — — Nonregulated cost of sales (21 ) 9 (2 ) Total $ (4 ) $ 15 $ (2 ) |
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) and summarizes pre-tax gains and losses on derivative contracts designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges recognized in OCI, as well as amounts reclassified to earnings, for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 34 $ 11 $ 32 Changes in fair value recognized in OCI 58 (3 ) (11 ) Net (losses) gains reclassified to nonregulated cost of sales (47 ) 26 (10 ) Ending balance $ 45 $ 34 $ 11 |
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the net notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts with fixed price terms that comprise the mark-to-market values as of December 31 (in millions): Unit of Measure 2015 2014 Electricity purchases Megawatt hours 15 14 Natural gas purchases Decatherms 17 19 |
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tabl
Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items] | |
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] | MidAmerican Energy's income tax benefit from continuing operations consists of the following for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Current: Federal $ (415 ) $ (411 ) $ (207 ) State (6 ) (4 ) (12 ) (421 ) (415 ) (219 ) Deferred: Federal 281 298 101 State (6 ) 2 3 275 300 104 Investment tax credits (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Total $ (147 ) $ (116 ) $ (116 ) |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to MidAmerican Energy's effective income tax rate applicable to income before income tax benefit from continuing operations is as follows for the years ended December 31: 2015 2014 2013 Federal statutory income tax rate 35 % 35 % 35 % Income tax credits (71 ) (65 ) (79 ) State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit (2 ) — (2 ) Effects of ratemaking (12 ) (9 ) (4 ) Other, net 1 (2 ) (3 ) Effective income tax rate (49 )% (41 )% (53 )% |
Components of Net Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] | MidAmerican Energy's net deferred income tax liability consists of the following as of December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Deferred income tax assets: Regulatory liabilities $ 327 $ 332 Employee benefits 66 68 Derivative contracts 29 30 Asset retirement obligations 214 185 Other 59 59 Total deferred income tax assets 695 674 Deferred income tax liabilities: Depreciable property (3,321 ) (2,945 ) Regulatory assets (418 ) (366 ) Other (17 ) (25 ) Total deferred income tax liabilities (3,756 ) (3,336 ) Net deferred income tax liability $ (3,061 ) $ (2,662 ) |
Net Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's net unrecognized tax benefits is as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 26 $ 29 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 3 6 Additions for tax positions of prior years 47 38 Reductions based on tax positions related to the current year (6 ) (4 ) Reductions for tax positions of prior years (46 ) (40 ) Statute of limitations (5 ) (3 ) Settlements (6 ) — Interest and penalties (3 ) — Ending balance $ 10 $ 26 |
Fair Value Measurements Fair Va
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Tables) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the fair value of plan assets, by major category, for MidAmerican Energy's defined benefit pension plan (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents $ — $ 16 $ — $ 16 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 57 — 57 Municipal obligations — 6 — 6 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 27 — 27 Equity securities: United States companies 130 — — 130 International equity securities 40 — — 40 Investment funds (2) 61 289 — 350 Real estate funds — — 47 47 Total $ 236 $ 395 $ 47 $ 678 As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents $ — $ 24 $ — $ 24 Debt securities: United States government obligations 8 — — 8 Corporate obligations — 29 — 29 Municipal obligations — 4 — 4 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 33 — 33 Equity securities: United States companies 149 — — 149 International equity securities 40 — — 40 Investment funds (2) 84 319 — 403 Real estate funds — — 40 40 Total $ 281 $ 409 $ 40 $ 730 (1) Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion regarding the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. (2) Investment funds are comprised of mutual funds and collective trust funds. These funds consist of equity and debt securities of approximately 72% and 28% , respectively, for 2015 and 68% and 32% , respectively, for 2014. Additionally, these funds are invested in United States and international securities of approximately 73% and 27% , respectively, for 2015 and 74% and 26% , respectively, for 2014. The following table presents the fair value of plan assets, by major category, for MidAmerican Energy's defined benefit other postretirement plans (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements (1) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents $ 5 $ — $ — $ 5 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 12 — 12 Municipal obligations — 39 — 39 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 12 — 12 Equity securities: United States companies 120 — — 120 Investment funds (2) 56 — — 56 Total $ 186 $ 63 $ — $ 249 As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents $ 4 $ — $ — $ 4 Debt securities: United States government obligations 5 — — 5 Corporate obligations — 11 — 11 Municipal obligations — 40 — 40 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 15 — 15 Equity securities: United States companies 128 — — 128 Investment funds (2) 56 — — 56 Total $ 193 $ 66 $ — $ 259 (1) Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion regarding the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. (2) Investment funds are comprised of mutual funds and collective trust funds. These funds consist of equity and debt securities of approximately 68% and 32% , respectively, for 2015 and 69% and 31% , respectively, for 2014. Additionally, these funds are invested in United States and international securities of approximately 32% and 68% , respectively, for 2015 and 31% and 69% , respectively, for 2014. The following table presents MidAmerican Energy's assets and liabilities recognized on the Balance Sheets and measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other (1) Total As of December 31, 2015: Assets: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 8 $ 18 $ (13 ) $ 13 Money market mutual funds (2) 56 — — — 56 Debt securities: United States government obligations 133 — — — 133 International government obligations — 2 — — 2 Corporate obligations — 39 — — 39 Municipal obligations — 1 — — 1 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 3 — — 3 Auction rate securities — — 26 — 26 Equity securities: United States companies 239 — — — 239 International companies 6 — — — 6 Investment funds 4 — — — 4 $ 438 $ 53 $ 44 $ (13 ) $ 522 Liabilities - commodity derivatives $ (13 ) $ (61 ) $ (24 ) $ 41 $ (57 ) As of December 31, 2014: Assets: Commodity derivatives $ 1 $ 18 $ 24 $ (26 ) $ 17 Money market mutual funds (2) 1 — — — 1 Debt securities: United States government obligations 136 — — — 136 International government obligations — 1 — — 1 Corporate obligations — 39 — — 39 Municipal obligations — 2 — — 2 Agency, asset and mortgage-backed obligations — 2 — — 2 Auction rate securities — — 26 — 26 Equity securities: United States companies 238 — — — 238 International companies 5 — — — 5 $ 381 $ 62 $ 50 $ (26 ) $ 467 Liabilities - commodity derivatives $ (18 ) $ (87 ) $ (12 ) $ 73 $ (44 ) (1) Represents netting under master netting arrangements and a net cash collateral receivable of $28 million and $47 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (2) Amounts are included in cash and cash equivalents and investments and restricted cash and investments on the Balance Sheets. The fair value of these money market mutual funds approximates cost. |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of MidAmerican Energy's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant Level 3 inputs for the years ended December 31 (in millions): Commodity Derivatives Auction Rate Securities 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance $ 12 $ (3 ) $ — $ 26 $ 23 $ 21 Changes included in earnings (1) 11 12 3 — — — Changes in fair value recognized in OCI (7 ) — (2 ) — 3 2 Changes in fair value recognized in net regulatory assets (25 ) 6 — — — — Purchases 1 1 — — — — Settlements 2 (4 ) (4 ) — — — Ending balance $ (6 ) $ 12 $ (3 ) $ 26 $ 26 $ 23 (1) Changes included in earnings are reported as nonregulated operating revenue on the Statements of Operations. Net unrealized (losses) gains included in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, related to commodity derivatives held at December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, totaled $8 million , $16 million and $(5) million , respectively. |
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of MidAmerican Energy's long-term debt as of December 31, (in millions): 2015 2014 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Long-term debt $ 4,271 $ 4,636 $ 4,056 $ 4,581 |
Commitments and Contingencies C
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block] | MidAmerican Energy had the following firm commitments that are not reflected on the Balance Sheet. Minimum payments as of December 31, 2015, are as follows (in millions): 2021 and 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Thereafter Total Contract type: Coal and natural gas for generation $ 173 $ 113 $ 72 $ 29 $ — $ — $ 387 Electric capacity and transmission 30 30 11 10 10 58 149 Natural gas contracts for gas operations 131 69 31 11 10 30 282 Construction commitments 535 10 — — — — 545 Easements and operating leases 17 17 17 16 15 516 598 Maintenance and services contracts 47 59 71 73 73 265 588 $ 933 $ 298 $ 202 $ 139 $ 108 $ 869 $ 2,549 |
Components of Accumulated Oth46
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following table shows the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss by each component of other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions): Unrealized Unrealized Accumulated Losses on Losses Other Available-For-Sale on Cash Flow Comprehensive Securities Hedges Loss, Net Balance, December 31, 2013 $ (4 ) $ (7 ) $ (11 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1 (13 ) (12 ) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ (3 ) $ (20 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) — (7 ) (7 ) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (3 ) $ (27 ) $ (30 ) |
Other, Net Other, Net (Tables)
Other, Net Other, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] | Other, net, as shown on the Statements of Operations, includes the following other income (expense) items for the years ended December 31 (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Corporate-owned life insurance income $ 4 $ 8 $ 15 Gains on sales of assets and other investments — — 1 Other, net 1 2 — Total $ 5 $ 10 $ 16 |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclo48
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] | The summary of supplemental cash flow disclosures as of and for the years ending December 31 is as follows (in millions): 2015 2014 2013 Supplemental cash flow information: Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 154 $ 144 $ 109 Income taxes received, net $ 629 $ 149 $ 36 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing transactions: Accounts payable related to utility plant additions $ 249 $ 128 $ 117 |
Segment Information Segment Inf
Segment Information Segment Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | The following tables provide information on a reportable segment basis (in millions): Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Operating revenue: Regulated electric $ 1,837 $ 1,817 $ 1,762 Regulated gas 661 996 824 Other 4 9 2 Total operating revenue $ 2,502 $ 2,822 $ 2,588 Depreciation and amortization: Regulated electric $ 366 $ 312 $ 366 Regulated gas 41 39 37 Total depreciation and amortization $ 407 $ 351 $ 403 Operating income: Regulated electric $ 385 $ 319 $ 255 Regulated gas 64 75 74 Total operating income $ 449 $ 394 $ 329 Interest expense: Regulated electric $ 166 $ 157 $ 136 Regulated gas 17 17 15 Total interest expense $ 183 $ 174 $ 151 Income tax (benefit) expense of continuing operations: Regulated electric $ (163 ) $ (138 ) $ (136 ) Regulated gas 16 22 23 Other — — (3 ) Total income tax (benefit) expense of continuing operations $ (147 ) $ (116 ) $ (116 ) Earnings on common stock: Regulated electric $ 413 $ 361 $ 292 Regulated gas 33 40 41 Other — — 2 Earnings on common stock from continuing operations 446 401 335 Income on discontinued operations 16 16 14 Total earnings on common stock $ 462 $ 417 $ 349 Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Utility construction expenditures: Regulated electric $ 1,365 $ 1,429 $ 945 Regulated gas 81 97 81 Total utility construction expenditures $ 1,446 $ 1,526 $ 1,026 As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total assets: Regulated electric $ 12,970 $ 11,850 $ 10,521 Regulated gas 1,251 1,217 1,196 Other 164 167 131 Total assets $ 14,385 $ 13,234 $ 11,848 |
Unaudited Quarterly Operating50
Unaudited Quarterly Operating Results Unaudited Quarterly Operating Results (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Quarterly Operating Results [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] | 2015 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter (In millions) Operating revenue $ 722 $ 572 $ 680 $ 528 Operating income 100 112 208 29 Income from continuing operations 90 126 233 (3 ) Income on discontinued operations 4 5 1 6 Net income 94 131 234 3 2014 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter (In millions) Operating revenue $ 966 $ 564 $ 638 $ 654 Operating income 140 46 156 52 Income from continuing operations 149 30 168 54 Income on discontinued operations 8 2 2 4 Net income 157 32 170 58 Quarterly data reflect seasonal variations common to a Midwest utility. |
Summary of Significant Accoun51
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | ||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current | $ 6 | $ 7 |
Summary of Significant Accoun52
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Inventory Policy (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Materials and supplies | $ 105 | $ 101 |
Public utility inventory, coal | 102 | 54 |
Public utility inventory - natural gas in storage | 27 | 24 |
Excess replacement cost over LIFO value | $ 8 | $ 41 |
Summary of Significant Accoun53
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition Policy (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Unbilled revenue receivable | $ 138 | $ 131 |
Adjustment clause accounts receivable (payable) | $ 17 | $ 25 |
Summary of Significant Accoun54
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Income Taxes Policy (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory assets | $ 1,044 | $ 908 |
Deferred Income Tax Charge [Member] | ||
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory assets | $ 858 | $ 730 |
Summary of Significant Accoun55
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) |
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets | $ 1 |
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] | Noncurrent Deferred Income Taxes [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets | 1 |
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets | 22 |
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets | $ 22 |
Discontinued Operations Disco56
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - Unregulated Retail Services [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Discontinued operations, revenue | $ 905 | $ 918 | $ 815 |
Discontinued operations, cost of sales | 854 | 863 | 764 |
Discontinued operations, cash flows from operations | 30 | (22) | $ 25 |
Discontinued operations, receivables | 115 | 118 | |
Discontinued operations, derivative assets | 41 | 44 | |
Discontinued operations, deferred income taxes | 21 | 14 | |
Discontinued operations, accounts payable | (49) | (40) | |
Discontinued operations, derivative liabilities | (42) | (34) | |
Discontinued operations, other assets and liabilities, net | 4 | 5 | |
Discontinued operations, accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | 27 | 20 | |
Discontinued operations, equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | $ (117) | $ (127) |
Property, Plant and Equipment57
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Excluding Construction Work In Progress | $ 11,056 | $ 9,913 | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 11,723 | 10,519 | |
Electricity Generation Plant, Non-Nuclear [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Change in Accounting Estimates, Impact on Period of Change | 20 | ||
Change in Accounting Estimates, Impact on Future Periods | 49 | ||
Service Life [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Change in Accounting Estimates, Impact on Period of Change | 50 | ||
Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Plant in Service, Excluding Construction Work In Progress | 16,275 | 14,858 | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation | (5,229) | (4,954) | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Excluding Construction Work In Progress | 11,046 | 9,904 | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Construction Work in Progress | 667 | 606 | |
Nonregulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Gross public utility property, plant and equipment in service | 15 | 14 | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation | (5) | (5) | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Excluding Construction Work In Progress | $ 10 | $ 9 | |
Minimum [Member] | Nonregulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Property Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years | 5 years | |
Maximum [Member] | Nonregulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Property Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 45 years | 45 years | |
Electric Operations [Member] | Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Generation or Processing | $ 10,404 | $ 9,351 | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Transmission | 1,305 | 1,142 | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Distribution | $ 3,059 | $ 2,933 | |
Electric Operations [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Generation, Useful Life | 20 years | 20 years | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Transmission, Useful Life | 52 years | 52 years | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Distribution, Useful Life | 20 years | 20 years | |
Electric Operations [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Generation, Useful Life | 100 years | 100 years | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Transmission, Useful Life | 70 years | 70 years | |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Distribution, Useful Life | 70 years | 70 years | |
Regulated Electric [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service | 3.00% | 2.80% | 3.30% |
Natural Gas Processing Plant [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service | 2.90% | 2.80% | 2.80% |
Natural Gas Processing Plant [Member] | Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Distribution | $ 1,507 | $ 1,432 | |
Natural Gas Processing Plant [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Distribution, Useful Life | 28 years | 28 years | |
Natural Gas Processing Plant [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Regulated Operation [Member] | |||
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Line Items] | |||
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Distribution, Useful Life | 70 years | 70 years |
Jointly Owned Utility Facilit58
Jointly Owned Utility Facilities Jointly Owned Utility Facilities (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 4,004 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 1,701 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 46 |
Louisa Unit No 1 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 88.00% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 757 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 405 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 7 |
Quad Cities Unit Nos 1 and 2 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 25.00% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 672 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 340 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 27 |
Walter Scott Jr Unit No 3 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 79.10% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 608 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 297 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 6 |
Walter Scott Jr Unit No 4 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 59.70% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 448 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 91 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | 0 |
Revenue Sharing Credits Netted Against Facility In Service | 319 |
Revenue Sharing Credits Netted Against Accumulated Depreciation | $ 67 |
George Neal Unit No 4 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 40.60% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 305 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 148 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 1 |
Ottumwa Unit No 1 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 52.00% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 554 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 184 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 3 |
George Neal Unit No 3 [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share | 72.00% |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | $ 415 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 153 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | 0 |
Transmission facilities [Member] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items] | |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Gross Ownership Amount of Plant in Service | 245 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Plant Accumulated Depreciation | 83 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Ownership Amount of Construction Work in Progress | $ 2 |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Percentage Share | Various |
Regulatory Matters Regulatory A
Regulatory Matters Regulatory Assets (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent | $ 1,044 | $ 908 |
Remaining Amounts of Regulatory Assets for which No Return on Investment During Recovery Period is Provided | 1,000 | 904 |
Deferred Income Tax Charge [Member] | ||
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent | $ 858 | 730 |
Regulatory Asset, Amortization Period | 25 years | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Costs [Member] | ||
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent | $ 94 | 62 |
Regulatory Asset, Amortization Period | 6 years | |
Pension and other postretirement costs [Member] | ||
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent | $ 39 | 42 |
Regulatory Asset, Amortization Period | 11 years | |
Unrealized loss on regulated derivative contracts [Member] | ||
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent | $ 20 | 38 |
Regulatory Asset, Amortization Period | 1 year | |
Other Regulatory Assets (Liabilities) [Member] | ||
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent | $ 33 | $ 36 |
Regulatory asset amortization period years | Various |
Regulatory Matters Regulatory L
Regulatory Matters Regulatory Liabilities (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | $ 831 | $ 837 |
Removal Costs [Member] | ||
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | $ 653 | 642 |
Regulatory Liability, Amortization Period | 25 years | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Costs [Member] | ||
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | $ 140 | 159 |
Regulatory Liability, Amortization Period | 22 years | |
Other Regulatory Assets (Liabilities) [Member] | ||
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | $ 38 | $ 36 |
Regulatory liability amortization period years | Various |
Investments and Restricted Ca61
Investments and Restricted Cash and Investments Investments and Restricted Cash and Investments (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value | $ 429 | $ 424 |
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount | 175 | 175 |
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities | 26 | 26 |
Other Investments | 4 | 0 |
Investments, including equity method and restricted cash and investments, noncurrent | $ 634 | $ 625 |
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Ownership Percentage | 56.00% | 56.00% |
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Ownership Percentage | 31.00% | 32.00% |
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Ownership Percentage | 9.00% | 9.00% |
Other Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Ownership Percentage | 4.00% | 3.00% |
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis | $ 35 | $ 35 |
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities | 3 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax | $ 3 | $ 3 |
Minimum [Member] | Auction Rate Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-Sale Securities, Remaining Maturity | 2 years | |
Maximum [Member] | Auction Rate Securities [Member] | ||
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-Sale Securities, Remaining Maturity | 20 years |
Short-Term Debt and Credit Fa62
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) |
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 605 | $ 605 |
Short-term Debt | 0 | (50) |
Line of Credit Facility, Amounts Supported | (195) | (195) |
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | $ 410 | $ 360 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | ||
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 0.35% | |
Regulatory Approval for Additional Short-Term Debt Issuances | $ 605 | |
Line of Credit [Member] | ||
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | ||
Debt to capitalization ratio | 0.65 | |
Line of Credit [Member] | Unsecured credit facility, $600 million, expiring March 2018 [Member] | ||
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 600 | |
Line of Credit [Member] | Unsecured 364-day Credit Facility, $5 million, expiring June [Member] | ||
Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities [Line Items] | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 5 |
Long-Term Debt (Details)
Long-Term Debt (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 4,302 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 4,271 | $ 4,034 | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months | 34 | ||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two | 254 | ||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three | 351 | ||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four | 500 | ||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five | 1 | ||
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five | 3,162 | ||
Eligible Property Subject To Lien Of Mortgages | 13,000 | ||
MEC First Mortgage Bonds, 2.40%, Due March 2019 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 500 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 499 | $ 498 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.40% | 2.40% | |
MEC First Mortgage Bonds, 3.70%, Due September 2023 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 250 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 248 | $ 248 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.70% | 3.70% | |
MEC First Mortgage Bonds, 3.50%, Due October 2024 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 500 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 502 | $ 296 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.50% | 3.50% | |
MEC First Mortgage Bonds, 4.80%, Due September 2043 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 350 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 345 | $ 345 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.80% | 4.80% | |
MEC First Mortgage Bonds, 4.40%, Due October 2044 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 400 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 394 | $ 394 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.40% | 4.40% | |
MEC First Mortgage Bonds, 4.25%, Due May 2046 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 450 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 444 | $ 0 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.25% | 4.25% | |
MEC Notes, 5.95% Series, due 2017 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 250 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 250 | $ 250 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.95% | 5.95% | |
MEC Notes, 5.3% Series, due 2018 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 350 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 349 | $ 349 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.30% | 5.30% | |
MEC Notes, 6.75% Series, due 2031 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 400 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 395 | $ 395 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.75% | 6.75% | |
MEC Notes, 5.75% Series, due 2035 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 300 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 298 | $ 298 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.75% | 5.75% | |
MEC Notes, 5.8% Series, due 2036 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 350 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 347 | $ 347 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 5.80% | 5.80% | |
Turbine Purchase Obligation, 1.43%, Due December 2015 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 0 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 0 | $ 420 | |
Vendor Financing, Discount Rate Applied | 1.43% | ||
MEC Transmission Upgrade Obligation, 4.449%, Due Through 2035 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 5 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 4 | $ 0 | |
Vendor Financing, Discount Rate Applied | 4.45% | ||
Variable Rate Tax Exempt Obligation Series Due 2016 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 34 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 33 | 33 | |
Variable Rate Tax Exempt Obligation Series Due 2017 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 4 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 4 | 4 | |
Variable Rate Tax Exempt Obligation Series due 2023, issued 1993 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 7 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 7 | 7 | |
Variable Rate Tax Exempt Obligation Series Due 2023, issued in 2008 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 57 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 57 | 57 | |
Variable-rate tax-exempt obligation series due 2024 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 35 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 35 | 35 | |
Variable-rate tax-exempt obligation series, due 2025 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 13 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 13 | 13 | |
Variable-rate tax-exempt obligation series, due 2038 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 45 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | 45 | 45 | |
Capital Lease Obligations, 4.16%, Due Through 2020 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 2 | ||
Other Long-term Debt | $ 2 | $ 0 | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.16% | ||
Tax-exempt bond obligations, variable rate, due 2016-2038 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate | 0.03% | 0.07% | |
Committed Common Equity Percentage To Regulators Beyond Companies Control [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Common equity to total capitalization percentage below which reasonable efforts to maintain agreed to percentage is not required | 39.00% | ||
Committed Common Equity Percentage To Regulators [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Common equity to total capitalization percentage | 42.00% | ||
Common Equity Level To Total Capitalization [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Common Equity Level To Total Capitalization | 52.00% | ||
Dividend Restriction For Common Equity Commitment [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Amount Available for Dividend Distribution without Affecting Capital Adequacy Requirements | $ 1,600 | ||
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | First Mortgage Bonds Issued October 2015 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 650 | ||
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | Turbine Purchase Obligation, 1.43%, Due December 2015 [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount | $ 426 |
Employee Benefits Plans Net Per
Employee Benefits Plans Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost | $ 12 | $ 14 | $ 18 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost | 32 | 35 | 33 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets | (46) | (45) | (45) |
Defined Benefit Plan Net Amortization | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost | 0 | 5 | 17 |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets | (15) | (15) | (13) |
Defined Benefit Plan Net Amortization | (3) | (3) | (3) |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost | (2) | (2) | (3) |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost | (4) | 1 | 11 |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (1) |
Employee Benefits Plans Funded
Employee Benefits Plans Funded Status (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Defined Benefit Plans, Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans [Abstract] | |||
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount | $ 175 | $ 175 | |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | 259 | 256 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer | 1 | 1 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants | 1 | 1 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets | 0 | 13 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid | 12 | 12 | |
Ending Balance | 249 | 259 | $ 256 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | 249 | 235 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants | 1 | 1 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) | (20) | 9 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid | 12 | 12 | |
Ending Balance | 234 | 249 | 235 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan | 15 | 10 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent | 15 | 10 | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent | 0 | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet | 15 | 10 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | 730 | 722 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer | 7 | 7 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants | 0 | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets | 4 | 52 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid | 63 | 51 | |
Ending Balance | 678 | 730 | 722 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | 840 | 768 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost | 12 | 14 | 18 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost | 32 | 35 | 33 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants | 0 | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) | (36) | 74 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid | 63 | 51 | |
Ending Balance | 785 | 840 | $ 768 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation | 773 | 825 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan | (107) | (110) | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent | 7 | 12 | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities | 8 | 8 | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent | 106 | 114 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet | (107) | (110) | |
BHE [Member] | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans [Abstract] | |||
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount | 156 | 156 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plans, Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans [Abstract] | |||
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount | $ 104 | $ 103 |
Employee Benefits Plans Unrecog
Employee Benefits Plans Unrecognized Amounts (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses), Net | $ 3 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net | (5) | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts That Will Be Amortized from Regulatory Assets (Liabilities) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss In Next Fiscal Year | (2) | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Net Gains (Losses), Before Tax | 26 | $ 21 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Before Tax | 2 | 3 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 28 | 24 | $ (41) |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | 6 | 66 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | (2) | (1) | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | 4 | 65 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses), Net | 1 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net | 1 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts That Will Be Amortized from Regulatory Assets (Liabilities) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss In Next Fiscal Year | 2 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Net Gains (Losses), Before Tax | 42 | 49 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Before Tax | (36) | (42) | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 6 | 7 | (6) |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | (5) | 10 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | 4 | 3 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | (1) | 13 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses), Net | 2 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net | (6) | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts That Will Be Amortized from Regulatory Assets (Liabilities) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss In Next Fiscal Year | (4) | ||
Regulatory Asset, Pension and Other Postretirement Costs [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | 2 | 6 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | (2) | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | 0 | 6 | |
Regulatory Asset, Pension and Other Postretirement Costs [Member] | United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 17 | 20 | 10 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | (5) | 8 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | 2 | 2 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | (3) | 10 | |
Regulatory Liability, Pension and Other Postretirement Costs [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 0 | (5) | (55) |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | 5 | 51 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | 0 | (1) | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | 5 | 50 | |
Regulatory Liability, Pension and Other Postretirement Costs [Member] | United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | 0 | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | 0 | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | 0 | 0 | |
Receivables (Payables) With Affiliates [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | 6 | 7 | (2) |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | (1) | 9 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | 0 | 0 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | (1) | 9 | |
Receivables (Payables) With Affiliates [Member] | United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Before Tax | (11) | (13) | $ (16) |
Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Amounts Not Yet Recognized As Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Roll Forward] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Before Tax | 0 | 2 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Amortization Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Tax | 2 | 1 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not Yet Recognized, Arising During Period, Before Tax | $ 2 | $ 3 |
Employee Benefits Plans Plan As
Employee Benefits Plans Plan Assumptions (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate | 4.50% | 4.00% | 4.75% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase | 2.75% | 2.75% | 3.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate | 4.00% | 4.75% | 4.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets | 7.25% | 7.50% | 7.50% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase | 2.75% | 3.00% | 3.00% |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate | 4.25% | 3.75% | 4.50% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate | 3.75% | 4.50% | 3.75% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets | 7.00% | 7.25% | 7.25% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year | 7.70% | 8.00% | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate | 2,025 | 2,025 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components | $ 1 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components | 0 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation | 3 | ||
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation | $ (3) | ||
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets | 5.18% | 5.37% | 5.56% |
Employee Benefits Plans Contrib
Employee Benefits Plans Contributions and Benefit Payments (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year | $ 8 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months | 59 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two | 60 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three | 60 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four | 60 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five | 61 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter | 291 |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year | 1 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months | 17 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two | 19 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three | 20 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four | 21 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five | 21 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter | $ 102 |
Employee Benefits Plans Asset A
Employee Benefits Plans Asset Allocation (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Debt Securities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 20.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 40.00% |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 60.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 80.00% |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 2.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 8.00% |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Other Securities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 0.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 5.00% |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Debt Securities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 25.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 45.00% |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 50.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 80.00% |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 0.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 0.00% |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Other Securities [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum | 0.00% |
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum | 5.00% |
Employee Benefits Plans Fair Va
Employee Benefits Plans Fair Value Measurements (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 678 | $ 730 | $ 722 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 236 | 281 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 395 | 409 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 47 | 40 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 47 | 40 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Real Estate Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 47 | 40 | 31 | $ 26 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 16 | 24 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 16 | 24 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 5 | 8 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 5 | 8 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 57 | 29 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 57 | 29 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 6 | 4 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 6 | 4 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 27 | 33 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 27 | 33 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 130 | 149 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 130 | 149 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 40 | 40 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 40 | 40 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 350 | $ 403 | ||
Percentage of Investment Funds Comprised Of Debt Securities | 28.00% | 32.00% | ||
Percentage of Investment Funds Comprised Of Equity Securitites | 72.00% | 68.00% | ||
Percentage Of Investment Funds Invested in United States Securities | 73.00% | 74.00% | ||
Percentage Of Investment Funds Invested In International Securities | 27.00% | 26.00% | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 61 | $ 84 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 289 | 319 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 249 | 259 | $ 256 | |
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 186 | 193 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 63 | 66 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 5 | 4 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 5 | 4 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 5 | 5 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 5 | 5 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 12 | 11 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 12 | 11 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 39 | 40 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 39 | 40 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 12 | 15 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 12 | 15 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 120 | 128 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 120 | 128 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 56 | $ 56 | ||
Percentage of Investment Funds Comprised Of Debt Securities | 32.00% | 31.00% | ||
Percentage of Investment Funds Comprised Of Equity Securitites | 68.00% | 69.00% | ||
Percentage Of Investment Funds Invested in United States Securities | 32.00% | 31.00% | ||
Percentage Of Investment Funds Invested In International Securities | 68.00% | 69.00% | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 56 | $ 56 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 0 | 0 | ||
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Employee Benefits Plans Level 3
Employee Benefits Plans Level 3 Rollforward (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 678 | $ 730 | $ 722 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 47 | 40 | ||
Real Estate Funds [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 47 | 40 | ||
Real Estate Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 47 | 40 | 31 | $ 26 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held | 7 | 4 | 5 | |
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements | $ 0 | $ 5 | $ 0 |
Employee Benefits Plans Defined
Employee Benefits Plans Defined Contribution Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized | $ 20 | $ 19 | $ 17 |
Asset Retirement Obligations 73
Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligations - MEC - Asset Retirement Obligations By Type (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligation | $ 532 | $ 460 | $ 430 |
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value | 429 | 424 | |
Quad Cities Unit Nos 1 and 2 [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligation | 289 | 265 | |
Fossil Fuel Plant [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligation | 160 | 132 | |
Wind Generating Facility [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligation | 82 | 60 | |
Other Plant in Service [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligation | 1 | 3 | |
Quad Cities Unit Nos 1 and 2 [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value | 429 | 424 | |
Removal Costs [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations By Type [Line Items] | |||
Regulatory Liabilities | $ 653 | $ 642 |
Asset Retirement Obligations 74
Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligation - MEC - Change in Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 460 | $ 430 | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate | 36 | (2) | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred | 22 | 11 | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled | (9) | 0 | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense | 23 | 21 | ||
Ending Balance | $ 460 | $ 430 | $ 532 | $ 460 |
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current | 44 | 28 | ||
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent | 488 | 432 | ||
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value | $ 429 | $ 424 |
Risk Management and Hedging A75
Risk Management and Hedging Activities Risk Management and Hedging Activities - MEC - Balance Sheet Location (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - Commodity Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | $ 72 | $ 74 | ||
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 28 | 47 | ||
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (44) | (27) | ||
Other Current Assets [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | (9) | (14) | ||
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 9 | 14 | ||
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | (4) | (3) | ||
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 4 | 3 | ||
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 62 | 73 | ||
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 22 | 42 | ||
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (40) | (31) | ||
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 23 | 18 | ||
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 6 | 5 | ||
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (17) | (13) | ||
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 23 | 37 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 49 | 73 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 26 | 36 | ||
Net Regulatory Asset (Liability), Unrealized Loss (Gain) On Derivative Contracts | 20 | 38 | $ 10 | $ 45 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 12 | 14 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 3 | 0 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | (9) | (14) | ||
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 4 | 3 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | (4) | (3) | ||
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 5 | 19 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 36 | 69 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 31 | 50 | ||
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 2 | 1 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 10 | 4 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 8 | 3 | ||
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 3 | 6 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 49 | 44 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 46 | 38 | ||
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 0 | 0 | ||
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 0 | 0 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 0 | 0 | ||
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 1 | 4 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 32 | 27 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | 31 | 23 | ||
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | 2 | 2 | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | 17 | 17 | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Net | $ 15 | $ 15 |
Risk Management and Hedging A76
Risk Management and Hedging Activities Risk Management and Hedging Activities - MEC - Not Designated as Hedging Activities (Details) - Commodity Contract [Member] - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Regulatory Assets (Liabilities), Net, Derivatives [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | $ 38 | $ 10 | $ 45 |
Changes In Fair Value Derivatives Recognized In Regulatory Assets Or Liabilities, Net | 40 | 61 | 5 |
Net Gains (Losses) Reclassified To Operating Revenue | (42) | (28) | (1) |
Net Gains (Losses) Reclassified To Cost Of Domestic Regulated Electric | (1) | (1) | (1) |
Net Gains (Losses) Reclassified To Cost Of Natural Gas Purchases | (15) | (4) | (38) |
Ending Balance | 20 | 38 | 10 |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (4) | 15 | (2) |
Other Revenue Net [Member] | |||
Regulatory Assets (Liabilities), Net, Derivatives [Roll Forward] | |||
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | 15 | 6 | 0 |
Cost Of Natural Gas [Member] | |||
Regulatory Assets (Liabilities), Net, Derivatives [Roll Forward] | |||
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Cost Of Sales Nonregulated [Member] | |||
Regulatory Assets (Liabilities), Net, Derivatives [Roll Forward] | |||
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ (21) | $ 9 | $ (2) |
Risk Management and Hedging A77
Risk Management and Hedging Activities Risk Management and Hedging Activities - MEC - Designated as Hedging Activities (Details) - Commodity Contract [Member] - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net, Derivatives [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | $ (34) | $ (11) | $ (32) |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | 58 | (3) | (11) |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified To Cost Of Sales Nonregulated | (47) | 26 | (10) |
Ending Balance | (45) | (34) | (11) |
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net | (1) | $ (2) | $ 0 |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $ 32 |
Risk Management and Hedging A78
Risk Management and Hedging Activities Risk Management and Hedging Activities - MEC - Derivative Contract Volumes (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - Commodity Contract [Member] MWh in Millions, Dth in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015DthMWh | Dec. 31, 2014DthMWh |
Electricity purchases (sales), net, in megawatt hours [Member] | ||
Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Line Items] | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | MWh | 15 | 14 |
Natural gas purchases, in decatherms [Member] | ||
Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Line Items] | ||
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | Dth | 17 | 19 |
Risk Management and Hedging A79
Risk Management and Hedging Activities Risk Management and Hedging Activities - MEC - Collateral and Contingent Features (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - Commodity Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value | $ 66 | $ 52 |
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value | 55 | 36 |
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Income Taxes Income Taxes - MEC
Income Taxes Income Taxes - MEC - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] | |||
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ (415) | $ (411) | $ (207) |
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) | (6) | (4) | (12) |
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (421) | (415) | (219) |
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 281 | 298 | 101 |
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (6) | 2 | 3 |
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 275 | 300 | 104 |
Other Tax Expense (Benefit) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ (147) | $ (116) | $ (116) |
Income Taxes Income Taxes - M81
Income Taxes Income Taxes - MEC - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items] | |||
Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent | (71.00%) | (65.00%) | (79.00%) |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent | (2.00%) | 0.00% | (2.00%) |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Regulatory Differences | (12.00%) | (9.00%) | (4.00%) |
Other, Net | 1.00% | (2.00%) | (3.00%) |
Effective Income Tax Rate | (49.00%) | (41.00%) | (53.00%) |
Years Eligible For Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit | 10 years |
Income Taxes Income Taxes - M82
Income Taxes Income Taxes - MEC - Components of Net Deferred Income Tax Liability (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Regulatory Liabilities | $ 327 | $ 332 |
Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits | 66 | 68 |
Derivative Contracts | 29 | 30 |
Asset Retirement Obligations | 214 | 185 |
Other | 59 | 59 |
Total Deferred Income Tax Asset, Net | 695 | 674 |
Property-related items | (3,321) | (2,945) |
Regulatory Assets | (418) | (366) |
Other | (17) | (25) |
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities | 3,756 | 3,336 |
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities | $ 3,061 | $ 2,662 |
Income Taxes Income Taxes - M83
Income Taxes Income Taxes - MEC - Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | |
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |
Federal, state and foreign carryforwards | $ 23 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 488 |
Minimum [Member] | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forwards, Domestic Federal and State, ExpirationDate | 2,016 |
Maximum [Member] | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | |
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry Forwards, Domestic Federal and State, ExpirationDate | 2,034 |
Income Taxes Income Taxes - M84
Income Taxes Income Taxes - MEC - Net Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | $ 26 | $ 29 |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 3 | 6 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 47 | 38 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions | (6) | (4) |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (46) | (40) |
Statute of limitations | (5) | (3) |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities | (6) | 0 |
Interest and penalties | (3) | 0 |
Ending Balance | 10 | $ 26 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | $ 26 |
Fair Value Measurements Fair 85
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements - MEC (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 522 | $ 467 |
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset | (13) | (26) |
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 28 | 47 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 438 | 381 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 53 | 62 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | 44 | 50 |
Commodity Contract [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash Collateral, Net Receivable (Payable), Offset Against Derivative Positions | 28 | 47 |
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | 13 | 17 |
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset | (13) | (26) |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | (57) | (44) |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset and Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset | 41 | 73 |
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | 0 | 1 |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | (13) | (18) |
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | 8 | 18 |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | (61) | (87) |
Commodity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | 18 | 24 |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | (24) | (12) |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 56 | 1 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 56 | 1 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 133 | 136 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 133 | 136 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 2 | 1 |
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 2 | 1 |
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 39 | 39 |
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 39 | 39 |
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 1 | 2 |
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 1 | 2 |
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 3 | 2 |
US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 3 | 2 |
US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 26 | 26 |
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 26 | 26 |
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 239 | 238 |
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 239 | 238 |
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 6 | 5 |
Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 6 | 5 |
Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | 0 |
Foreign Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | $ 0 |
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 4 | |
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 4 | |
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | 0 | |
Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale Securities | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements Fair 86
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements - MEC - Level 3 (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Derivative [Member] | |||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | $ 12 | $ (3) | $ 0 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | 11 | 12 | 3 |
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (7) | 0 | (2) |
Fair Value, Measurements with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included In Regulatory Assets and Liabilities, Net | (25) | 6 | 0 |
Purchases | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Settlements | 2 | (4) | (4) |
Ending Balance | (6) | 12 | (3) |
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives and Commodity Contracts | 8 | 16 | (5) |
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | |||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | 26 | 23 | 21 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Fair Value, Measurements with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included In Regulatory Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Purchases | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Settlements | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | $ 26 | $ 26 | $ 23 |
Fair Value Measurements Fair 87
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements - MEC - Debt (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt | $ 4,271 | $ 4,056 |
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 4,581 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 4,636 |
Commitments and Contingencies88
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - MEC - Commitments Table (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)number_of_projects | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | |
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months | $ 17 | ||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years | 17 | ||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years | 17 | ||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years | 16 | ||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years | 15 | ||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter | 516 | ||
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due | 598 | ||
Contractual Obligation, Due in Next Fiscal Year | 933 | ||
Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year | 298 | ||
Contractual Obligation, Due in Third Year | 202 | ||
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fourth Year | 139 | ||
Contractual Obligation, Due in Fifth Year | 108 | ||
Contractual Obligation, Due after Fifth Year | 869 | ||
Contractual Obligation | $ 2,549 | ||
Number of Construction Projects | number_of_projects | 4 | ||
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net | $ 4 | $ 4 | $ 6 |
Public Utilities, Inventory, Fuel [Member] | |||
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | 173 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 113 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 72 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year | 29 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year | 0 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year | 0 | ||
Purchase Obligation | 387 | ||
Electric Capacity and Transmission [Member] | |||
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | 30 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 30 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 11 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year | 10 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year | 10 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year | 58 | ||
Purchase Obligation | 149 | ||
Natural Gas Contracts For Resale [Member] | |||
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | 131 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 69 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 31 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year | 11 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year | 10 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year | 30 | ||
Purchase Obligation | 282 | ||
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member] | |||
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | 535 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 10 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 0 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year | 0 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year | 0 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year | 0 | ||
Purchase Obligation | 545 | ||
Maintenance, service and other contracts [Member] | |||
Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | 47 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 59 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year | 71 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year | 73 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year | 73 | ||
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year | 265 | ||
Purchase Obligation | $ 588 |
Components of Accumulated Oth89
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | $ (23) | ||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax | 0 | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax | (7) | (13) | 12 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (7) | (12) | 13 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | (30) | (23) | |
AOCI [Member] | |||
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax | (3) | (4) | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax | (20) | (7) | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | (23) | (11) | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax | 0 | 1 | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax | (7) | (13) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (7) | (12) | 13 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax | (3) | (3) | (4) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax | (27) | (20) | (7) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax | $ (30) | $ (23) | $ (11) |
Preferred Stock Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock Preferred Stock - MEC (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | |
MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Value | $ 28 |
Other, Net Other, Net - MEC (De
Other, Net Other, Net - MEC (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items] | |||
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | $ 5 | $ 10 | $ 16 |
Corporate Owned Life Insurance Income (Loss) [Member] | |||
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items] | |||
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | 4 | 8 | 15 |
Gains (Losses) on Disposition of Assets [Member] | |||
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items] | |||
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Other Income (Expense) [Member] | |||
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items] | |||
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | $ 1 | $ 2 | $ 0 |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclo92
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures - MEC (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Interest Paid, Net | $ 154 | $ 144 | $ 109 |
Income Taxes Received, Net | 629 | 149 | 36 |
Accruals related to property, plant and equipment | $ 249 | $ 128 | $ 117 |
Related Party Transactions Rela
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions - MEC (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Related Party Transaction, Expense Reimbursement | $ 46 | $ 58 | $ 38 |
Due from Affiliate, Current | 5 | 12 | |
Due to Affiliate, Current | 13 | 12 | |
Due from Affiliate, Noncurrent | 10 | 13 | |
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent | 29 | 30 | |
BHE [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party | 7 | 8 | 10 |
BHE [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Income Taxes Receivable From (Payable To) Related Parties Current | 102 | 299 | |
Related Party Transaction, Cash Received for Income Taxes, Net | 629 | 149 | 36 |
Northern Natural Gas and BNSF Railway Company [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Purchases from Related Party | $ 165 | $ 144 | $ 155 |
Segment Information Segment I94
Segment Information Segment Information - MEC (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2014USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)TheNumberOfReportableSegments | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Number of Reportable Segments | TheNumberOfReportableSegments | 2 | ||||||||||
Electric Domestic Regulated Revenue | $ 1,837 | $ 1,817 | $ 1,762 | ||||||||
Revenues | $ 528 | $ 680 | $ 572 | $ 722 | $ 654 | $ 638 | $ 564 | $ 966 | 2,502 | 2,822 | 2,588 |
Utilities Operating Expense, Depreciation and Amortization | 407 | 351 | 403 | ||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) | 29 | 208 | 112 | 100 | 52 | 156 | 46 | 140 | 449 | 394 | 329 |
Interest Expense | 183 | 174 | 151 | ||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (147) | (116) | (116) | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic | 462 | 417 | 349 | ||||||||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent | 446 | 401 | 335 | ||||||||
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 6 | $ 1 | $ 5 | $ 4 | 4 | $ 2 | $ 2 | $ 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 1,446 | 1,526 | 1,026 | ||||||||
Assets | 14,385 | 13,234 | 14,385 | 13,234 | 11,848 | ||||||
Regulated Electric [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Electric Domestic Regulated Revenue | 1,837 | 1,817 | 1,762 | ||||||||
Utilities Operating Expense, Depreciation and Amortization | 366 | 312 | 366 | ||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) | 385 | 319 | 255 | ||||||||
Interest Expense | 166 | 157 | 136 | ||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (163) | (138) | (136) | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic | 413 | 361 | 292 | ||||||||
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 1,365 | 1,429 | 945 | ||||||||
Assets | 12,970 | 11,850 | 12,970 | 11,850 | 10,521 | ||||||
Regulated Gas [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Gas Domestic Regulated Revenue | 661 | 996 | 824 | ||||||||
Utilities Operating Expense, Depreciation and Amortization | 41 | 39 | 37 | ||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) | 64 | 75 | 74 | ||||||||
Interest Expense | 17 | 17 | 15 | ||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 16 | 22 | 23 | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic | 33 | 40 | 41 | ||||||||
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 81 | 97 | 81 | ||||||||
Assets | 1,251 | 1,217 | 1,251 | 1,217 | 1,196 | ||||||
Corporate and Other [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Other Revenue, Net | 4 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 0 | 0 | (3) | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
Assets | $ 164 | $ 167 | $ 164 | $ 167 | $ 131 |
Unaudited Quarterly Operating95
Unaudited Quarterly Operating Results Unaudited Quarterly Operating Results - MEC - (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Quarterly Operating Results [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 528 | $ 680 | $ 572 | $ 722 | $ 654 | $ 638 | $ 564 | $ 966 | $ 2,502 | $ 2,822 | $ 2,588 |
Operating Income (Loss) | 29 | 208 | 112 | 100 | 52 | 156 | 46 | 140 | 449 | 394 | 329 |
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent | (3) | 233 | 126 | 90 | 54 | 168 | 30 | 149 | 446 | 401 | 336 |
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Net Income | $ 3 | $ 234 | $ 131 | $ 94 | $ 58 | $ 170 | $ 32 | $ 157 | $ 462 | $ 417 | $ 350 |
Schedule II Valuation and Qua96
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - MidAmerican Energy Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] | |||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | $ 7 | $ 10 | $ 10 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | (8) | (10) | (7) |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Reserves not deducted from assets [Member] | |||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 7 | 12 | 6 |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | (5) | (10) | (6) |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | $ 13 | $ 11 | $ 9 |