Cover	Mar. 14, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 14, 2024
Entity File Number	001-3382
Entity Registrant Name	DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
Entity Central Index Key	0000017797
Entity Tax Identification Number	56-0165465
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NC
Entity Address, Address Line One	411 Fayetteville Street
Entity Address, City or Town	Raleigh
Entity Address, State or Province	NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	27601-1748
City Area Code	800
Local Phone Number	488-3853
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false