Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Sale of Receivables) (Details) (Duke Energy [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Duke Energy [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Other Receivables	$ 125.6	$ 96.1

The cash inflow associated with the sale of other receivables not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 12

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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Investing Activities

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