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Asset Retirement Obligations (NDTF Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
NDTF Information [Abstract] |  |
Annual funding requirement | $ 27 |
Decommissioning costs | 9,105 |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | 7,726 | $ 6,766
Duke Energy Carolinas |  |
NDTF Information [Abstract] |  |
Decommissioning costs | 4,365 |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | 4,381 | 3,837
Duke Energy Progress |  |
NDTF Information [Abstract] |  |
Annual funding requirement | 27 |
Decommissioning costs | 4,181 |
Legally restricted NDTF investments, fair value | 3,345 | $ 2,929
Duke Energy Florida |  |
NDTF Information [Abstract] |  |
Decommissioning costs | $ 559 |

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