EX-23.1.2 8 d265218dex2312.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Exhibit 23.1.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-169633-03 on Form S-3 of our report dated February 28, 2012, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and subsidiaries, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for the year ended December 31, 2011.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina

February 28, 2012