Exhibit

As we previously discussed, Duke Energy does not provide employment agreements to its employees except under very limited circumstances. Consistent with this policy, Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. hereby provides notice under Section 4 of your Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated May 25, 2012 (the “Agreement”), that we will not be extending the term of the Agreement, and, therefore, the Agreement will terminate pursuant to its terms one year from the date hereof. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.