Derivatives and Hedging (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Undesignated commodity contracts latest expiration year	2018
Pretax deferred losses related to effective cash flow hedges	$ 57	$ 70
Interest rate cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified during next 12 months, net	13
Progress Energy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Pretax deferred losses related to effective cash flow hedges	$ 62	$ 63

The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (c)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7668309&loc=d3e80748-113994

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