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Severance (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Severance [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Severance Liability
   Balance at Provision / Cash Balance at
(in millions) December 31, 2011 Adjustments Reductions June 30, 2012
Duke Energy $ 32 $ (1) $ (8) $ 23