Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

			Progress Energy
(in millions)			2011		2010
Trade accounts receivable		$	520	$	651
Unbilled accounts receivable			157		223
Other receivables			168		75
NEIL receivable (Note 8C)			71		119
Allowance for doubtful receivables			(27)		(35)
	Total receivables, net	$	889	$	1,033