Regulatory Matters (Regulatory Matters Narrative - Duke Energy Progress) (Details)	Oct. 16, 2020
Duke Energy Progress \| FERC \| FERC Return on Equity Complaint, NCEMC
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Approved return on equity percentage	11.00%

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