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Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Legal Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for legal matters | $ 60 | $ 62
Duke Energy Carolinas |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for legal matters | 2 | 2
Progress Energy |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for legal matters | 52 | 55
Duke Energy Progress |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for legal matters | 9 | 12
Duke Energy Florida |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for legal matters | 23 | 22
Piedmont Natural Gas |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for legal matters | $ 1 | $ 1

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