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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333−155418-02 on Form S−3 of our report dated March 2, 2009, relating to the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedule of Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (PEC) (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph concerning the adoption of new accounting principles in 2008, 2007 and 2006), appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of PEC for the year ended December 31, 2008.