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Asset Retirement Obligations (NDTF Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | $ 6,327 | $ 5,579
Duke Energy Carolinas [Member] |  |
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | 3,574 | 3,133
Duke Energy Progress [Member] |  |
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | 2,753 | 2,446
Progress Energy [Member] |  |
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | $ 2,753 | $ 2,446

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