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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2019
OR
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________to_________
Commission file number
Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization,
Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number
IRS Employer Identification No.Number
 
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1-32853
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(a Delaware corporation)
550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803
704-382-3853
20-2777218
1-32853DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION20-2777218
(a Delaware corporation)
550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina28202-1803
704-382-3853


Registrant, State of Incorporation     Registrant, State of Incorporation
or Organization, Address of     or Organization, Address of
Principal Executive Offices, Telephone    Principal Executive Offices, Telephone
Commission file numberRegistrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number and IRS Employer    Identification NumberCommission file numberRegistrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Telephone    Number and IRS Employer
file numberIdentification Number    file number    Identification Number

1-4928DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC1-3274DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
(a North Carolina limited liability company)        (a Florida limited liability company)    
526 South Church Street299 First Avenue North
Charlotte, North Carolina28202-1803St. Petersburg, Florida33701
704-382-3853704-382-3853
56-020552059-0247770

1-15929PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.1-1232DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
(a North Carolina corporation)                     (an Ohio corporation)
410 South Wilmington Street139 East Fourth Street
Raleigh, North Carolina27601-1748Cincinnati, Ohio45202
704-382-3853704-382-3853
56-215548131-0240030

1-3382DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC1-3543DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
(a North Carolina limited liability company)              (an Indiana limited liability company)
410 South Wilmington Street1000 East Main Street
Raleigh, North Carolina27601-1748Plainfield, Indiana46168
704-382-3853704-382-3853
56-016546535-0594457

1-6196PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
(a North Carolina corporation)
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina28210
704-364-3120
56-0556998


SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
Name of each exchange on
1-4928
DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
(a North Carolina limited liability company)
526 South Church Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803
704-382-3853
56-0205520
1-3274
DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
(a Florida limited liability company)
299 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
704-382-3853
59-0247770
1-15929Registrant
PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
(a North Carolina corporation)
410 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748
704-382-3853
56-2155481Title of each classTrading symbolswhich registered
1-1232
DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
(an Ohio corporation)
139 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
704-382-3853
31-0240030
1-3382Duke Energy
DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS,Common Stock, $0.001 par valueDUKNew York Stock Exchange LLC
(a North Carolina limited liability company)
410 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748
704-382-3853
56-0165465

1-3543
DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
(an Indiana limited liability company)
1000 East Main Street
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
704-382-3853
35-0594457
1-6196Duke Energy
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.5.125% Junior Subordinated Debentures due    DUKHNew York Stock Exchange LLC
(a North Carolina corporation)
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
704-364-3120
56-0556998
January 15, 2073
Duke Energy
5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due    DUKBNew York Stock Exchange LLC
September 15, 2078
Duke Energy
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th    DUK PR ANew York Stock Exchange LLC
interest in a share of 5.75% Series A Cumulative
Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value
$0.001 per share


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Duke Energy Corporation (Duke Energy)
Yesx
No¨ Duke Energy Florida, LLC (Duke Energy Florida)
Yesx
No¨
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy Carolinas)
Yesx
No¨ Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. (Duke Energy Ohio)
Yesx
No¨
Progress Energy, Inc. (Progress Energy)
Yesx
No¨ Duke Energy Indiana, LLC (Duke Energy Indiana)
Yesx
No¨
Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke Energy Progress)
Yesx
No¨ Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. (Piedmont)
Yesx
No¨


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Duke Energy
Yesx
No¨ Duke Energy Florida
Yesx
No¨
Duke Energy Carolinas
Yesx
No¨ Duke Energy Ohio
Yesx
No¨
Progress Energy
Yesx
No¨ Duke Energy Indiana
Yesx
No¨
Duke Energy Progress
Yesx
No¨ Piedmont
Yesx
No¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Duke Energy
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Duke Energy Carolinas
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Progress Energy
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Duke Energy Progress
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Duke Energy Florida
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Duke Energy Ohio
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Duke Energy Indiana
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Piedmont
Large accelerated filer¨
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Duke Energy
Yes¨
Nox Duke Energy Florida
Yes¨
Nox
Duke Energy Carolinas
Yes¨
Nox Duke Energy Ohio
Yes¨
Nox
Progress Energy
Yes¨
Nox Duke Energy Indiana
Yes¨
Nox
Duke Energy Progress
Yes¨
Nox Piedmont
Yes¨
Nox
No
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
RegistrantTitle of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Duke EnergyCommon Stock, $0.001 par valueDUKNew York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke Energy5.125% Junior Subordinated Debentures due January 15, 2073DUKHNew York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke Energy5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due September 15, 2078DUKBNew York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke EnergyDepositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 5.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per shareDUK PR ANew York Stock Exchange LLC
Number of shares of Common stock outstanding at April 30,July 31, 2019:
RegistrantDescriptionShares
Duke EnergyCommon stock, $0.001 par value728,046,950728,601,060
This combined Form 10-Q is filed separately by eight registrants: Duke Energy, Duke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont (collectively the Duke Energy Registrants). Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant solely on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating exclusively to the other registrants.
Duke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont meet the conditions set forth in General Instructions H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and are therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format specified in General Instructions H(2) of Form 10-Q.






TABLE OF CONTENTS
  
   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. Financial Statements
   
  
 Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation
 Note 2 – Business Segments
 Note 3 – Regulatory Matters
 Note 4 – Commitments and Contingencies
 Note 5 – Leases
 Note 6 – Debt and Credit Facilities
 Note 7 – Asset Retirement Obligations
 Note 8 – Goodwill
 Note 9 – Related Party Transactions
 Note 10 – Derivatives and Hedging
 Note 11 – Investments in Debt and Equity Securities
 Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements
 Note 13 – Variable Interest Entities
 Note 14 – Revenue
 Note 15 – Stockholders' Equity
 Note 16 – Employee Benefit Plans
 Note 17 – Income Taxes
 Note 18 – Subsequent Events
   
   
   
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
   
   
   
   
 







FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS 




CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and can often be identified by terms and phrases that include “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “continue,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “will,” “potential,” “forecast,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook” or other similar terminology. Various factors may cause actual results to be materially different than the suggested outcomes within forward-looking statements; accordingly, there is no assurance that such results will be realized. These factors include, but are not limited to:
State, federal and foreign legislative and regulatory initiatives, including costs of compliance with existing and future environmental requirements, including those related to climate change, as well as rulings that affect cost and investment recovery or have an impact on rate structures or market prices;
The extent and timing of costs and liabilities to comply with federal and state laws, regulations and legal requirements related to coal ash remediation, including amounts for required closure of certain ash impoundments, are uncertain and difficult to estimate;
The ability to recover eligible costs, including amounts associated with coal ash impoundment retirement obligations and costs related to significant weather events, and to earn an adequate return on investment through rate case proceedings and the regulatory process;
The costs of decommissioning Crystal River Unit 3 and other nuclear facilities could prove to be more extensive than amounts estimated and all costs may not be fully recoverable through the regulatory process;
Costs and effects of legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations and claims;
Industrial, commercial and residential growth or decline in service territories or customer bases resulting from sustained downturns of the economy and the economic health of our service territories or variations in customer usage patterns, including energy efficiency efforts and use of alternative energy sources, such as self-generation and distributed generation technologies;
Federal and state regulations, laws and other efforts designed to promote and expand the use of energy efficiency measures and distributed generation technologies, such as private solar and battery storage, in Duke Energy service territories could result in customers leaving the electric distribution system, excess generation resources as well as stranded costs;
Advancements in technology;
Additional competition in electric and natural gas markets and continued industry consolidation;
The influence of weather and other natural phenomena on operations, including the economic, operational and other effects of severe storms, hurricanes, droughts, earthquakes and tornadoes, including extreme weather associated with climate change;
The ability to successfully operate electric generating facilities and deliver electricity to customers including direct or indirect effects to the company resulting from an incident that affects the U.S. electric grid or generating resources;
The ability to obtain the necessary permits and approvals and to complete necessary or desirable pipeline expansion or infrastructure projects in our natural gas business;
Operational interruptions to our natural gas distribution and transmission activities;
The availability of adequate interstate pipeline transportation capacity and natural gas supply;
The impact on facilities and business from a terrorist attack, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, operational accidents, information technology failures or other catastrophic events, such as fires, explosions, pandemic health events or other similar occurrences;
The inherent risks associated with the operation of nuclear facilities, including environmental, health, safety, regulatory and financial risks, including the financial stability of third-party service providers;
The timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and interest rates and the ability to recover such costs through the regulatory process, where appropriate, and their impact on liquidity positions and the value of underlying assets;
The results of financing efforts, including the ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings, interest rate fluctuations, compliance with debt covenants and conditions and general market and economic conditions;
Credit ratings of the Duke Energy Registrants may be different from what is expected;
Declines in the market prices of equity and fixed-income securities and resultant cash funding requirements for defined benefit pension plans, other post-retirement benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds;
Construction and development risks associated with the completion of the Duke Energy Registrants’ capital investment projects, including risks related to financing, obtaining and complying with terms of permits, meeting construction budgets and schedules and satisfying operating and environmental performance standards, as well as the ability to recover costs from customers in a timely manner, or at all;
Changes in rules for regional transmission organizations, including changes in rate designs and new and evolving capacity markets, and risks related to obligations created by the default of other participants;
The ability to control operation and maintenance costs;
The level of creditworthiness of counterparties to transactions;
Employee workforce factors, including the potential inability to attract and retain key personnel;
The ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends or distributions to Duke Energy Corporation holding company (the Parent);





FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS 




The performance of projects undertaken by our nonregulated businesses and the success of efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities;
The effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by accounting standard-setting bodies;
The impact of U.S. tax legislation to our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and our credit ratings;
The impacts from potential impairments of goodwill or equity method investment carrying values; and
The ability to implement our business strategy, including enhancing existing technology systems.
Additional risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in the Duke Energy Registrants' reports filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at sec.gov. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than described. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and the Duke Energy Registrants expressly disclaim an obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.





GLOSSARY OF TERMS 




Glossary of Terms
The following terms or acronyms used in this Form 10-Q are defined below:
Term or AcronymDefinition
  
2013 SettlementRevised and Restated Stipulation and Settlement Agreement approved in November 2013 among Duke Energy Florida, the Florida OPC and other customer advocates
  
2017 SettlementSecond Revised and Restated Settlement Agreement in 2017 among Duke Energy Florida, the Florida OPC and other customer advocates, which replaces and supplants the 2013 Settlement
  
ACPAtlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, a limited liability company owned by Dominion, Duke Energy and Southern Company Gas
  
ACP pipelineThe approximately 600-mile proposed interstate natural gas pipeline
  
AFSAvailable for Sale
  
AFUDCAllowance for funds used during construction
  
the AgentsWells Fargo Securities, LLC, Citigroup Global Market Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC
ALJAdministrative Law Judge
  
AMIAdvanced Metering Infrastructure
  
AMTAlternative Minimum Tax
  
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  
AROAsset retirement obligations
  
ATMAt-the-market
  
BeckjordBeckjord Generating Station
  
Belews CreekBelews Creek Steam Station
  
BisonBison Insurance Company Limited
  
CardinalCardinal Pipeline Company, LLC
  
CCCombined Cycle
  
CCRCoal Combustion Residuals
  
Citrus County CCCitrus County Combined Cycle Facility
  
Coal Ash ActNorth Carolina Coal Ash Management Act of 2014
  
the CompanyDuke Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries
  
ConstitutionConstitution Pipeline Company, LLC
  
CPCNCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
  
CPRECompetitive Procurement of Renewable Energy
CRCCinergy Receivables Company LLC
  
Crystal River Unit 3Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Plant
  
CWAClean Water Act
  
D.C. Circuit CourtU.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  
DEFPFDuke Energy Florida Project Finance, LLC
  
DEFRDuke Energy Florida Receivables, LLC
  
DEPRDuke Energy Progress Receivables, LLC
  
DERFDuke Energy Receivables Finance Company, LLC
  
DRIPDividend Reinvestment Program
  
Duke EnergyDuke Energy Corporation (collectively with its subsidiaries)
  
Duke Energy OhioDuke Energy Ohio, Inc.
  
Duke Energy ProgressDuke Energy Progress, LLC
  



GLOSSARY OF TERMS


Duke Energy CarolinasDuke Energy Carolinas, LLC
  
Duke Energy FloridaDuke Energy Florida, LLC
  



GLOSSARY OF TERMS


Duke Energy IndianaDuke Energy Indiana, LLC
  
Duke Energy KentuckyDuke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
  
Duke Energy RegistrantsDuke Energy, Duke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont
  
the EDAEquity Distribution Agreement
  
EDITExcess deferred income tax
  
EPAU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  
EPCEngineering, Procurement and Construction agreement
  
EPSEarnings Per Share
  
ESPElectric Security Plan
  
ETREffective tax rate
  
Exchange ActSecurities Exchange Act of 1934
  
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
  
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
  
FESFirstEnergy Solutions Corp.
  
FitchFitch Ratings, Inc.
FluorFluor Enterprises, Inc.
  
FPSCFlorida Public Service Commission
  
FTRFinancial transmission rights
  
FV-NIFair value through net income
  
GAAPGenerally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
  
GAAP Reported EarningsNet Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation
  
GAAP Reported EPSDiluted EPS Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders
  
GWhGigawatt-hours
  
Hardy StorageHardy Storage Company, LLC
  
HLBVHypothetical Liquidation at Book Value
ICPAInter-Company Power Agreement
  
IGCCIntegrated Gasification Combined Cycle
  
IMRIntegrity Management Rider
  
IRPIntegrated Resource Plan
  
IRSInternal Revenue Service
  
Investment TrustsNDTF investments and grantor trusts of Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida and Duke Energy Indiana
  
IURCIndiana Utility Regulatory Commission
  
JAARJoint Asset Agency Rider
JDAJoint Dispatch Agreement
  
KPSCKentucky Public Service Commission
  
Lee Nuclear StationWilliam States Lee III Nuclear Station
  
MGPManufactured gas plant
  
MISOMidcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
  
MMBtuMillion British Thermal Unit
  
Moody'sMoody's Investors Service, Inc.



GLOSSARY OF TERMS


MWMegawatt
  
MWhMegawatt-hour
  
NAVNet asset value
  



GLOSSARY OF TERMS


NCDEQNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (formerly the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
  
NCUCNorth Carolina Utilities Commission
  
NDTFNuclear decommissioning trust funds
  
NMCNational Methanol Company
  
NPDESNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
  
NPNSNormal purchase/normal sale
  
NRCU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  
OPEBOther Post-Retirement Benefit Obligations
  
ORSSouth Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
  
OTTIOther-than-temporary impairment
  
OVECOhio Valley Electric Corporation
  
PiedmontPiedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
  
Piedmont Term LoanTerm loan facility with commitments totaling $350M entered in June 2017
  
Pine NeedlePine Needle LNG Company, LLC
  
PioneerPioneer Transmission, LLC
  
PJMPJM Interconnection, LLC
  
PMPAPiedmont Municipal Power Agency
  
PPAsPurchase Power Agreements
  
Progress EnergyProgress Energy, Inc.
  
PSCSCPublic Service Commission of South Carolina
  
PUCOPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio
  
RECRenewable Energy Certificate
  
REC SolarREC Solar Corp.
  
ROU assetsRight-of-use assets
  
RRBARoanoke River Basin Association
  
SELCSouthern Environmental Law Center
  
S&PStandard & Poor's Rating Services
Subsidiary RegistrantsDuke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont
  
the Tax ActTax Cuts and Jobs Act
  
TDSICTransmission, Distribution and Storage System Improvement Charge
TPUCTennessee Public Utility Commission
  
U.S.United States
  
VIEVariable Interest Entity
WACCWeighted Average Cost of Capital
  
WNAWeather normalization adjustment
  
W.S. Lee CCWilliam States Lee Combined Cycle Facility
  







FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions, except per-share amounts)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues          
Regulated electric$5,285
 $5,284
$5,423
 $5,178
 $10,708
 $10,462
Regulated natural gas728
 700
280
 291
 1,008
 991
Nonregulated electric and other150
 151
170
 174
 320
 325
Total operating revenues6,163
 6,135
5,873
 5,643
 12,036
 11,778
Operating Expenses
 
    
 
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power1,609
 1,676
1,641
 1,574
 3,250
 3,250
Cost of natural gas327
 313
76
 89
 403
 402
Operation, maintenance and other1,419
 1,464
1,434
 1,544
 2,853
 3,008
Depreciation and amortization1,089
 967
1,089
 973
 2,178
 1,940
Property and other taxes343
 316
334
 315
 677
 631
Impairment charges
 43
4
 172
 4
 215
Total operating expenses4,787
 4,779
4,578
 4,667
 9,365
 9,446
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) (100)
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net3
 3
 
 (97)
Operating Income1,373
 1,256
1,298
 979
 2,671
 2,235
Other Income and Expenses

 

    

 

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates43
 (24)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates44
 36
 87
 12
Other income and expenses, net115
 86
89
 110
 204
 196
Total other income and expenses158
 62
133
 146
 291
 208
Interest Expense543
 515
542
 518
 1,085
 1,033
Income Before Income Taxes988
 803
Income Tax Expense95
 181
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes889
 607
 1,877
 1,410
Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations141
 100
 236
 281
Income From Continuing Operations748
 507
 1,641
 1,129
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net of tax
 (5) 
 (5)
Net Income893
 622
748
 502
 1,641
 1,124
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(7) 2
(84) 2
 (91) 4
Less: Preferred Dividends12
 
 12
 
Net Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation$900
 $620
$820
 $500
 $1,720
 $1,120
          
Earnings Per Share – Basic and Diluted          
Income from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders       
Basic and Diluted$1.12
 $0.72
 $2.36
 $1.60
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders       
Basic and Diluted$
 $(0.01) $
 $(0.01)
Net income attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders          
Basic and Diluted$1.24
 $0.88
$1.12
 $0.71
 $2.36
 $1.59
Weighted average shares outstanding          
Basic and Diluted727
 701
Basic728
 703
 728
 702
Diluted728
 704
 728
 702

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
9





FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net Income$748
 $502
 $1,641
 $1,124
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax       
Pension and OPEB adjustments3
 1
 3
 2
Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges(29) 1
 (46) 13
Reclassification into earnings from cash flow hedges2
 (2) 3
 (1)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities4
 (2) 8
 (5)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax(20) (2) (32) 9
Comprehensive Income728
 500
 1,609
 1,133
Less: Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(84) 2
 (91) 4
Less: Preferred Dividends12
 
 12
 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation$800
 $498
 $1,688
 $1,129

 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
(in millions)2019
 2018
Net Income$893
 $622
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax   
Pension and OPEB adjustments
 1
Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges(17) 12
Reclassification into earnings from cash flow hedges1
 1
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities4
 (3)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax(12) 11
Comprehensive Income881
 633
Less: Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(7) 2
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation$888
 $631



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
10





FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$377
 $442
$336
 $442
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $19 at 2019 and $16 at 2018)775
 962
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $56 at 2019 and $55 at 2018)1,981
 2,172
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $16 at 2019 and 2018)646
 962
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $55 at 2019 and 2018)2,153
 2,172
Inventory3,102
 3,084
3,189
 3,084
Regulatory assets (includes $52 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)1,957
 2,005
1,918
 2,005
Other (includes $152 at 2019 and $162 at 2018 related to VIEs)976
 1,049
Other (includes $140 at 2019 and $162 at 2018 related to VIEs)1,267
 1,049
Total current assets9,168
 9,714
9,509
 9,714
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost139,377
 134,458
141,363
 134,458
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(43,992) (43,126)(44,482) (43,126)
Generation facilities to be retired, net336
 362
317
 362
Net property, plant and equipment95,721
 91,694
97,198
 91,694
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net1,698
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Goodwill19,303
 19,303
19,303
 19,303
Regulatory assets (includes $1,032 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)13,301
 13,617
Regulatory assets (includes $1,019 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)13,393
 13,617
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds7,374
 6,720
7,621
 6,720
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net1,735
 
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates1,602
 1,409
1,715
 1,409
Other (includes $280 at 2019 and $261 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,969
 2,935
Other (includes $289 at 2019 and $261 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,975
 2,935
Total other noncurrent assets44,549
 43,984
46,742
 43,984
Total Assets$151,136
 $145,392
$153,449
 $145,392
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$2,538
 $3,487
$2,512
 $3,487
Notes payable and commercial paper3,029
 3,410
3,793
 3,410
Taxes accrued470
 577
521
 577
Interest accrued544
 559
564
 559
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $227 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)2,501
 3,406
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $232 at 2019 and $227 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,698
 3,406
Asset retirement obligations779
 919
739
 919
Regulatory liabilities611
 598
600
 598
Other1,810
 2,085
2,020
 2,085
Total current liabilities12,282
 15,041
13,447
 15,041
Long-Term Debt (includes $4,065 at 2019 and $3,998 at 2018 related to VIEs)53,681
 51,123
Operating Lease Liabilities1,488
 
Long-Term Debt (includes $4,070 at 2019 and $3,998 at 2018 related to VIEs)54,342
 51,123
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes8,040
 7,806
8,532
 7,806
Asset retirement obligations12,256
 9,548
11,889
 9,548
Regulatory liabilities15,212
 14,834
15,294
 14,834
Operating lease liabilities1,502
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs974
 988
959
 988
Investment tax credits571
 568
569
 568
Other (includes $212 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)1,587
 1,650
Other (includes $222 at 2019 and $212 at 2018 related to VIEs)1,583
 1,650
Total other noncurrent liabilities38,640
 35,394
40,328
 35,394
Commitments and Contingencies

 



 


Equity      
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 40 million depositary shares authorized and outstanding at 2019974
 
973
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2 billion shares authorized; 728 million shares outstanding at 2019 and 727 million shares outstanding at 20181
 1
1
 1
Additional paid-in capital40,823
 40,795
40,885
 40,795
Retained earnings3,360
 3,113
3,502
 3,113
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(128) (92)(148) (92)
Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders' equity45,030
 43,817
45,213
 43,817
Noncontrolling interests15
 17
119
 17
Total equity45,045
 43,834
45,332
 43,834
Total Liabilities and Equity$151,136
 $145,392
$153,449
 $145,392

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$893
 $622
$1,641
 $1,124
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion (including amortization of nuclear fuel)1,238
 1,089
2,483
 2,250
Equity component of AFUDC(31) (55)(67) (106)
Losses on sales of other assets3
 100

 97
Impairment charges
 43
4
 215
Deferred income taxes97
 199
527
 289
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates(43) 24
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates(87) (12)
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs2
 15
4
 31
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (141)
 (141)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(152) (122)(336) (245)
Payment for disposal of other assets
 (105)
 (105)
Other rate case adjustments
 37

 37
Provision for rate refunds35
 158
57
 281
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions10
 4
(11) 7
Receivables388
 64
304
 (27)
Inventory(31) 101
(110) 70
Other current assets98
 27
(265) 21
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(636) (327)(700) (142)
Taxes accrued(107) (107)(56) (58)
Other current liabilities(407) (171)(378) (214)
Other assets(158) (59)7
 (112)
Other liabilities40
 (5)39
 42
Net cash provided by operating activities1,239
 1,391
3,056
 3,302
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(2,536) (2,087)(5,465) (4,375)
Contributions to equity method investments(94) (74)(162) (140)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(860) (958)(2,316) (1,908)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities851
 930
2,302
 1,866
Other(74) (75)(147) (88)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,713) (2,264)(5,788) (4,645)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the:      
Issuance of long-term debt2,737
 1,240
4,622
 2,727
Issuance of preferred stock974
 
973
 
Issuance of common stock13
 21
27
 820
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(1,201) (487)(2,155) (2,190)
Proceeds from the issuance of short-term debt with original maturities greater than 90 days135
 135
240
 201
Payments for the redemption of short-term debt with original maturities greater than 90 days(239) (50)(299) (160)
Notes payable and commercial paper(304) 706
383
 1,090
Dividends paid(649) (599)(1,312) (1,199)
Other(33) (19)143
 (24)
Net cash provided by financing activities1,433
 947
2,622
 1,265
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(41) 74
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(110) (78)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period591
 505
591
 505
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$550
 $579
$481
 $427
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$811
 $799
$917
 $978
Non-cash dividends27
 26
54
 52

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 








DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
   Accumulated Other Comprehensive    Accumulated Other Comprehensive 
    (Loss) Income     (Loss) Income 
   Net Unrealized
 Total
    Net Unrealized
 Total
 
   Net Gains
(Losses) Gains
 Duke Energy
    Net Gains
(Losses) Gains
 Duke Energy
 
 Common
 Additional
 (Losses) on
on Available-
Pension and
Corporation
  Common
 Additional
 (Losses) on
on Available-
Pension and
Corporation
 
Preferred
Stock
Common
Paid-in
Retained
Cash Flow
for-Sale-
OPEB
Stockholders'
Noncontrolling
Total
Preferred
Stock
Common
Paid-in
Retained
Cash Flow
for-Sale-
OPEB
Stockholders'
Noncontrolling
Total
(in millions)Stock
Shares
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Hedges
Securities
Adjustments
Equity
Interests
Equity
Stock
Shares
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Hedges
Securities
Adjustments
Equity
Interests
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$
700
$1
$38,792
$3,013
$(10)$12
$(69)$41,739
$(2)$41,737
Balance at March 31, 2018$
701
$1
$38,839
$3,021
$3
$(4)$(68)$41,792
$6
$41,798
Net income



620



620
2
622




500



500
2
502
Other comprehensive income (loss)




13
(3)1
11

11
Other comprehensive (loss) income




(1)(2)1
(2)
(2)
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

47




47

47

11

843




843

843
Common stock dividends



(625)


(625)
(625)



(626)


(626)
(626)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other(a)




13

(13)

7
7




(1)
1




Balance at March 31, 2018$
701
$1
$38,839
$3,021
$3
$(4)$(68)$41,792
$6
$41,798
Balance at June 30, 2018$
712
$1
$39,682
$2,894
$2
$(5)$(67)$42,507
$8
$42,515
      
Balance at December 31, 2018$
727
$1
$40,795
$3,113
$(14)$(3)$(75)$43,817
$17
$43,834
Balance at March 31, 2019$974
728
$1
$40,823
$3,360
$(36)$
$(92)$45,030
$15
$45,045
Net income (loss)



900



900
(7)893




820



820
(84)736
Other comprehensive (loss) income




(16)4

(12)
(12)




(27)4
3
(20)
(20)
Preferred stock issuances, net of issuance costs(b)
974







974

974
(1)






(1)
(1)
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

28




28

28



61




61

61
Common stock dividends



(676)


(676)
(676)



(678)


(678)
(678)
Other(c)




23
(6)(1)(17)(1)5
4
Balance at March 31, 2019$974
728
$1
$40,823
$3,360
$(36)$
$(92)$45,030
$15
$45,045
Contribution from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries(c)









193
193
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other


1




1
(4)(3)
Balance at June 30, 2019$973
728
$1
$40,885
$3,502
$(63)$4
$(89)$45,213
$119
$45,332

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
      Accumulated Other Comprehensive   
       (Loss) Income   
       Net Unrealized
 Total
  
      Net Gains
(Losses) Gains
 Duke Energy
  
  Common
 Additional
 (Losses) on
on Available-
Pension and
Corporation
  
 Preferred
Stock
Common
Paid-in
Retained
Cash Flow
for-Sale-
OPEB
Stockholders'
Noncontrolling
Total
(in millions)Stock
Shares
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Hedges
Securities
Adjustments
Equity
Interests
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$
700
$1
$38,792
$3,013
$(10)$12
$(69)$41,739
$(2)$41,737
Net income



1,120



1,120
4
1,124
Other comprehensive income (loss)




12
(5)2
9

9
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
12

890




890

890
Common stock dividends



(1,251)


(1,251)
(1,251)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other(a)




12

(12)

7
7
Balance at June 30, 2018$
712
$1
$39,682
$2,894
$2
$(5)$(67)$42,507
$8
$42,515
            
Balance at December 31, 2018$
727
$1
$40,795
$3,113
$(14)$(3)$(75)$43,817
$17
$43,834
Net income (loss)



1,720



1,720
(91)1,629
Other comprehensive (loss) income




(43)8
3
(32)
(32)
Preferred stock issuances, net of issuance costs(b)
973







973

973
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

89




89

89
Common stock dividends



(1,354)


(1,354)
(1,354)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries(c)









193
193
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other(d)



1
23
(6)(1)(17)
1
1
Balance at June 30, 2019$973
728
$1
$40,885
$3,502
$(63)$4
$(89)$45,213
$119
$45,332

(a)Amounts in Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income represent a cumulative-effect adjustment due to implementation of a new accounting standard related to Financial Instruments Classification and Measurement.
(b)Duke Energy issued 40 million depositary shares of preferred stock in the first quarter of 2019.
(c)Relates to tax equity financing activity in the Commercial Renewables segment.
(d)Amounts in Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income primarily represent impacts to accumulated other comprehensive income asdue to implementation of a result of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2018-02:new accounting standard related to Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$1,744
 $1,763
$1,713
 $1,672
 $3,457
 $3,435
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power472
 473
395
 407
 867
 880
Operation, maintenance and other440
 451
441
 499
 881
 950
Depreciation and amortization317
 272
346
 289
 663
 561
Property and other taxes80
 72
75
 75
 155
 147
Impairment charges
 13
5
 177
 5
 190
Total operating expenses1,309
 1,281
1,262
 1,447
 2,571
 2,728
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (1) 
 (1)
Operating Income435
 482
451
 224
 886
 706
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 39
41
 35
 72
 74
Interest Expense110
 107
117
 110
 227
 217
Income Before Income Taxes356
 414
375
 149
 731
 563
Income Tax Expense63
 91
74
 32
 137
 123
Net Income$293
 $323
$301
 $117
 $594
 $440
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax          
Reclassification into earnings from cash flow hedges
 1

 
 
 1
Comprehensive Income$293
 $324
$301
 $117
 $594
 $441

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $33
$15
 $33
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at 2019 and 2018)166
 219
164
 219
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7 at 2019 and 2018)630
 699
671
 699
Receivables from affiliated companies88
 182
101
 182
Inventory1,007
 948
1,025
 948
Regulatory assets560
 520
605
 520
Other31
 72
17
 72
Total current assets2,482
 2,673
2,598
 2,673
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost46,929
 44,741
47,249
 44,741
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(15,899) (15,496)(16,047) (15,496)
Net property, plant and equipment31,030
 29,245
31,202
 29,245
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net146
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets3,429
 3,457
3,392
 3,457
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds3,913
 3,558
4,059
 3,558
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net141
 
Other1,027
 1,027
1,085
 1,027
Total other noncurrent assets8,369
 8,042
8,677
 8,042
Total Assets$42,027
 $39,960
$42,477
 $39,960
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$643
 $988
$640
 $988
Accounts payable to affiliated companies248
 230
189
 230
Notes payable to affiliated companies745
 439
804
 439
Taxes accrued80
 171
209
 171
Interest accrued134
 102
106
 102
Current maturities of long-term debt7
 6
456
 6
Asset retirement obligations209
 290
203
 290
Regulatory liabilities200
 199
191
 199
Other415
 571
499
 571
Total current liabilities2,681

2,996
3,297

2,996
Long-Term Debt10,658
 10,633
10,208
 10,633
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies300
 300
300
 300
Operating Lease Liabilities123
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes3,769
 3,689
3,779
 3,689
Asset retirement obligations5,219
 3,659
5,139
 3,659
Regulatory liabilities6,325
 5,999
6,392
 5,999
Operating lease liabilities117
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs97
 99
90
 99
Investment tax credits235
 231
234
 231
Other645
 671
645
 671
Total other noncurrent liabilities16,290
 14,348
16,396
 14,348
Commitments and Contingencies

 



 

Equity      
Member's equity11,982
 11,689
12,283
 11,689
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7) (6)(7) (6)
Total equity11,975
 11,683
12,276
 11,683
Total Liabilities and Equity$42,027
 $39,960
$42,477
 $39,960

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$293
 $323
$594
 $440
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of nuclear fuel)388
 347
804
 707
Equity component of AFUDC(9) (21)(21) (39)
Losses on sales of other assets
 1
Impairment charges
 13
5
 190
Deferred income taxes64
 80
54
 90
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs(2) 1
(4) 2
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (46)
 (46)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(65) (55)(131) (114)
Provision for rate refunds19
 61
35
 121
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions1
 
(8) 8
Receivables124
 19
83
 (33)
Receivables from affiliated companies94
 (11)81
 (22)
Inventory(59) (9)(77) (16)
Other current assets(35) (144)(133) (33)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(266) (76)(282) (59)
Accounts payable to affiliated companies18
 50
(41) (51)
Taxes accrued(91) (129)38
 (78)
Other current liabilities(70) (23)(71) (123)
Other assets(29) 12
91
 (6)
Other liabilities(7) (43)(18) (29)
Net cash provided by operating activities368
 349
999
 910
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(721) (621)(1,357) (1,270)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(405) (494)(1,114) (976)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities405
 494
1,114
 976
Other(9) (21)(46) (64)
Net cash used in investing activities(730) (642)(1,403) (1,334)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt25
 991
25
 991
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(1) (401)(3) (702)
Notes payable to affiliated companies306
 (59)365
 636
Distributions to parent
 (250)
 (500)
Other(1) (1)(1) (1)
Net cash provided by financing activities329
 280
386
 424
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(33) (13)(18) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period33
 16
33
 16
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $3
$15
 $16
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$221
 $267
$252
 $343

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
  Accumulated Other  
  Comprehensive  
  Loss  
  Net Losses on
  
Member's
 Cash Flow
 Total
(in millions)Equity
 Hedges
 Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018$11,441
 $(6) $11,435
Net income117
 
 117
Distributions to parent(250) 
 (250)
Balance at June 30, 2018$11,308
 $(6) $11,302
     
Balance at March 31, 2019$11,982
 $(7) $11,975
Net income301
 
 301
Balance at June 30, 2019$12,283
 $(7) $12,276
     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
  Accumulated Other    Accumulated Other  
  Comprehensive    Comprehensive  
  Loss    Loss  
  Net Losses on
    Net Losses on
  
Member's
 Cash Flow
 Total
Member's
 Cash Flow
 Total
(in millions)Equity
 Hedges
 Equity
Equity
 Hedges
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$11,368
 $(7) $11,361
$11,368
 $(7) $11,361
Net income323
 
 323
440
 
 440
Other comprehensive income
 1
 1

 1
 1
Distributions to parent(250) 
 (250)(500) 
 (500)
Balance at March 31, 2018$11,441
 $(6) $11,435
Balance at June 30, 2018$11,308
 $(6) $11,302
          
Balance at December 31, 2018$11,689
 $(6) $11,683
$11,689
 $(6) $11,683
Net income293
 
 293
594
 
 594
Other
 (1) (1)
 (1) (1)
Balance at March 31, 2019$11,982
 $(7) $11,975
Balance at June 30, 2019$12,283
 $(7) $12,276

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$2,572
 $2,576
$2,744
 $2,498
 $5,316
 $5,074
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power925
 976
988
 895
 1,913
 1,871
Operation, maintenance and other567
 623
606
 610
 1,173
 1,233
Depreciation and amortization455
 384
426
 380
 881
 764
Property and other taxes137
 123
143
 131
 280
 254
Impairment charges
 29

 4
 
 33
Total operating expenses2,084
 2,135
2,163
 2,020
 4,247
 4,155
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 6
(Losses) Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(1) 6
 (1) 12
Operating Income488
 447
580
 484
 1,068
 931
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 35
34
 42
 65
 77
Interest Expense219
 209
219
 203
 438
 412
Income Before Income Taxes300
 273
395
 323
 695
 596
Income Tax Expense52
 36
66
 56
 118
 92
Net Income248
 237
329
 267
 577
 504
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(1) 2
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests1
 2
 
 4
Net Income Attributable to Parent$249
 $235
$328
 $265
 $577
 $500
          
Net Income$248
 $237
$329
 $267
 $577
 $504
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax          
Pension and OPEB adjustments1
 
1
 2
 2
 2
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges2
 2
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges1
 1
 3
 3
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities1
 (1) 1
 (1)
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax3

2
3

2

6

4
Comprehensive Income251
 239
332
 269
 583
 508
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(1) 2
1
 2
 
 4
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Parent$252

$237
$331

$267

$583

$504



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$45
 $67
$51
 $67
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5 at 2019 and 2018)128
 220
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6 at 2019 and $5 at 2018)139
 220
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8 at 2019 and 2018)817
 909
998
 909
Receivables from affiliated companies46
 168
49
 168
Notes receivable from affiliated companies31
 
Inventory1,464
 1,459
1,480
 1,459
Regulatory assets (includes $52 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)1,076
 1,137
1,024
 1,137
Other (includes $12 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)143
 125
Other (includes $31 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)107
 125
Total current assets3,750
 4,085
3,848
 4,085
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost52,309
 50,260
52,758
 50,260
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(16,646) (16,398)(16,808) (16,398)
Generation facilities to be retired, net336
 362
317
 362
Net property, plant and equipment35,999
 34,224
36,267
 34,224
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net835
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Goodwill3,655
 3,655
3,655
 3,655
Regulatory assets (includes $1,032 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)6,358
 6,564
Regulatory assets (includes $1,019 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)6,423
 6,564
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds3,461
 3,162
3,562
 3,162
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net839
 
Other1,029
 974
982
 974
Total other noncurrent assets14,503
 14,355
15,461
 14,355
Total Assets$55,087
 $52,664
$55,576
 $52,664
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$781
 $1,172
$720
 $1,172
Accounts payable to affiliated companies266
 360
235
 360
Notes payable to affiliated companies1,605
 1,235
1,920
 1,235
Taxes accrued135
 109
191
 109
Interest accrued213
 246
226
 246
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $54 at 2019 and $53 at 2018 related to VIEs)825
 1,672
1,026
 1,672
Asset retirement obligations456
 514
416
 514
Regulatory liabilities259
 280
250
 280
Other778
 821
863
 821
Total current liabilities5,318
 6,409
5,847
 6,409
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,657 at 2019 and $1,636 at 2018 related to VIEs)18,276
 17,089
18,023
 17,089
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies150
 150
150
 150
Operating Lease Liabilities748
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes4,064
 3,941
4,141
 3,941
Asset retirement obligations6,050
 4,897
5,777
 4,897
Regulatory liabilities5,116
 5,049
5,191
 5,049
Operating lease liabilities747
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs516
 521
509
 521
Other341
 351
352
 351
Total other noncurrent liabilities16,087
 14,759
16,717
 14,759
Commitments and Contingencies
 

 
Equity      
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100 shares authorized and outstanding at 2019 and 2018
 

 
Additional paid-in capital9,143
 9,143
9,143
 9,143
Retained earnings5,386
 5,131
5,715
 5,131
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(23) (20)(21) (20)
Total Progress Energy, Inc. stockholders' equity14,506
 14,254
14,837
 14,254
Noncontrolling interests2
 3
2
 3
Total equity14,508
 14,257
14,839
 14,257
Total Liabilities and Equity$55,087
 $52,664
$55,576
 $52,664

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$248
 $237
$577
 $504
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion (including amortization of nuclear fuel)546
 439
1,061
 945
Equity component of AFUDC(15) (26)(31) (52)
Gains on sales of other assets
 (6)
Losses (gains) on sales of other assets1
 (12)
Impairment charges
 29

 33
Deferred income taxes82
 71
126
 240
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs4
 6
8
 12
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (45)
 (45)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(75) (55)(183) (108)
Other rate case adjustments
 37

 37
Provision for rate refunds6
 33
10
 65
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions1
 4
(1) 14
Receivables187
 (33)(42) (196)
Receivables from affiliated companies122
 29
119
 28
Inventory(18) 55
(26) 71
Other current assets35
 (60)114
 (214)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(196) (53)(196) 15
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(94) 33
(125) (19)
Taxes accrued26
 8
82
 80
Other current liabilities(196) (82)(162) (58)
Other assets(112) (86)(83) (186)
Other liabilities(10) (8)17
 4
Net cash provided by operating activities541
 527
1,266
 1,158
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(1,012) (762)(1,988) (1,727)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(409) (406)(1,094) (812)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities405
 411
1,089
 820
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(31) 127

 (69)
Other(45) (40)(59) (81)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,092) (670)(2,052) (1,869)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt1,295
 
1,295
 989
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(1,132) (80)(1,188) (635)
Notes payable to affiliated companies370
 177
685
 347
Other1
 (2)2
 (3)
Net cash provided by financing activities534
 95
794
 698
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(17) (48)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash8
 (13)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period112
 87
112
 87
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$95
 $39
$120
 $74
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$310
 $316
$278
 $366

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 








PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income          Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income      
      Net Unrealized
   Total Progress
          Net Unrealized
   Total Progress
    
Additional
   Net Losses on
 Gains (losses) on
 Pension and
 Energy, Inc.
    Additional
   Net Losses on
 Gains (Losses) on
 Pension and
 Energy, Inc.
    
Paid-in
 Retained
 Cash Flow
 Available-for-
 OPEB
 Stockholders'
 Noncontrolling
 Total
Paid-in
 Retained
 Cash Flow
 Available-for-
 OPEB
 Stockholders'
 Noncontrolling
 Total
(in millions)Capital
 Earnings
 Hedges
 Sale Securities
 Adjustments
 Equity
 Interests
 Equity
Capital
 Earnings
 Hedges
 Sale Securities
 Adjustments
 Equity
 Interests
 Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018$9,142
 $4,591
 $(16) $(1) $(12) $13,704
 $(1) $13,703
Net income
 265
 
 
 
 265
 2
 267
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 1
 (1) 2
 2
 
 2
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) (1)
Other(a)
1
 (1) 
 1
 
 1
 
 1
Balance at June 30, 2018$9,143
 $4,855
 $(15) $(1) $(10) $13,972
 $
 $13,972
               
Balance at March 31, 2019$9,143
 $5,386
 $(14) $(1) $(8) $14,506
 $2
 $14,508
Net income
 328
 
 
 
 328
 1
 329
Other comprehensive income
 
 1
 1
 1
 3
 
 3
Other
 1
 
 
 (1) 
 (1) (1)
Balance at June 30, 2019$9,143
 $5,715
 $(13) $
 $(8) $14,837
 $2
 $14,839
               
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income      
      Net Unrealized
   Total Progress
    
Additional
   Net Losses on
 Gains (Losses) on
 Pension and
 Energy, Inc.
    
Paid-in
 Retained
 Cash Flow
 Available-for-
 OPEB
 Stockholders'
 Noncontrolling
 Total
Capital
 Earnings
 Hedges
 Sale Securities
 Adjustments
 Equity
 Interests
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$9,143
 $4,350
 $(18) $5
 $(12) $13,468
 $(3) $13,465
$9,143
 $4,350
 $(18) $5
 $(12) $13,468
 $(3) $13,465
Net income
 235
 
 
 
 235
 2
 237

 500
 
 
 
 500
 4
 504
Other comprehensive income
 
 2
 
 
 2
 
 2
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 3
 (1) 2
 4
 
 4
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) (1)
Other(a)
(1) 6
 
 (6) 
 (1) 
 (1)
 5
 
 (5) 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2018$9,142

$4,591

$(16)
$(1)
$(12) $13,704

$(1)
$13,703
Balance at June 30, 2018$9,143

$4,855

$(15)
$(1)
$(10) $13,972

$

$13,972
                              
Balance at December 31, 2018$9,143
 $5,131
 $(12) $(1) $(7) $14,254
 $3
 $14,257
$9,143
 $5,131
 $(12) $(1) $(7) $14,254
 $3
 $14,257
Net income
 249
 
 
 
 249
 (1) 248

 577
 
 
 
 577
 
 577
Other comprehensive income
 
 2
 
 1
 3
 
 3

 
 3
 1
 2
 6
 
 6
Other(b)

 6
 (4) 
 (2) 
 
 

 7
 (4) 
 (3) 
 (1) (1)
Balance at March 31, 2019$9,143

$5,386

$(14)
$(1)
$(8) $14,506

$2

$14,508
Balance at June 30, 2019$9,143

$5,715

$(13)
$

$(8) $14,837

$2

$14,839
(a)Amounts in Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(Loss) Income represent a cumulative-effect adjustment due to implementation of a new accounting standard related to Financial Instruments Classification and Measurement.
(b)Amounts in Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income primarily represent impacts to accumulated other comprehensive income asdue to implementation of a result of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2018-02:new accounting standard related to Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$1,484
 $1,460
$1,387
 $1,291
 $2,871
 $2,751
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power515
 509
479
 408
 994
 917
Operation, maintenance and other335
 381
357
 375
 692
 756
Depreciation and amortization290
 235
251
 235
 541
 470
Property and other taxes44
 35
41
 40
 85
 75
Impairment charges
 32

 1
 
 33
Total operating expenses1,184
 1,192
1,128
 1,059
 2,312
 2,251
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 1

 1
 
 2
Operating Income300
 269
259
 233
 559
 502
Other Income and Expenses, net24
 18
24
 19
 48
 37
Interest Expense77
 81
81
 78
 158
 159
Income Before Income Taxes247
 206
202
 174
 449
 380
Income Tax Expense44
 29
33
 35
 77
 64
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$203
 $177
$169
 $139
 $372
 $316



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$30
 $23
$28
 $23
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at 2019 and 2018)42
 75
53
 75
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5 at 2019 and 2018)495
 547
518
 547
Receivables from affiliated companies28
 23
40
 23
Notes receivable from affiliated companies38
 
Inventory959
 954
980
 954
Regulatory assets622
 703
572
 703
Other45
 62
34
 62
Total current assets2,259
 2,387
2,225
 2,387
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost33,188
 31,459
33,288
 31,459
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(11,635) (11,423)(11,728) (11,423)
Generation facilities to be retired, net336
 362
317
 362
Net property, plant and equipment21,889
 20,398
21,877
 20,398
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net388
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets4,041
 4,111
4,124
 4,111
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds2,744
 2,503
2,833
 2,503
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net407
 
Other627
 612
586
 612
Total other noncurrent assets7,412
 7,226
7,950
 7,226
Total Assets$31,948
 $30,011
$32,052
 $30,011
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$363
 $660
$315
 $660
Accounts payable to affiliated companies221
 278
182
 278
Notes payable to affiliated companies
 294
127
 294
Taxes accrued49
 53
106
 53
Interest accrued87
 116
110
 116
Current maturities of long-term debt5
 603
6
 603
Asset retirement obligations452
 509
413
 509
Regulatory liabilities176
 178
167
 178
Other346
 408
395
 408
Total current liabilities1,699
 3,099
1,821
 3,099
Long-Term Debt8,893
 7,451
8,893
 7,451
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies150
 150
150
 150
Operating Lease Liabilities361
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes2,172
 2,119
2,181
 2,119
Asset retirement obligations5,471
 4,311
5,203
 4,311
Regulatory liabilities4,093
 3,955
4,150
 3,955
Operating lease liabilities377
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs235
 237
232
 237
Investment tax credits141
 142
141
 142
Other89
 106
91
 106
Total other noncurrent liabilities12,201
 10,870
12,375
 10,870
Commitments and Contingencies
 

 
Equity      
Member's Equity8,644
 8,441
8,813
 8,441
Total Liabilities and Equity$31,948
 $30,011
$32,052
 $30,011

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$203
 $177
$372
 $316
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of nuclear fuel)336
 284
634
 565
Equity component of AFUDC(14) (14)(28) (26)
Gains on sales of other assets
 (1)
 (2)
Impairment charges
 32

 33
Deferred income taxes33
 42
26
 53
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs
 4
1
 7
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (25)
 (25)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(68) (44)(166) (89)
Other rate case adjustments
 37

 37
Provision for rate refunds6
 33
10
 65
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions(3) 2
(5) 6
Receivables87
 (31)58
 (104)
Receivables from affiliated companies(5) (2)(17) 2
Inventory(5) 15
(26) 41
Other current assets96
 (88)115
 (111)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(196) (39)(223) (17)
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(57) 29
(96) (4)
Taxes accrued(4) (28)53
 26
Other current liabilities(109) (64)(74) (38)
Other assets(45) 18

 10
Other liabilities(9) (5)21
 13
Net cash provided by operating activities246
 332
655
 758
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(548) (424)(1,115) (996)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(315) (284)(473) (573)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities308
 281
458
 556
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(38) 
Other(20) (30)(20) (45)
Net cash used in investing activities(613) (457)(1,150) (1,058)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt1,270
 
1,270
 
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(601) 
(602) 
Notes payable to affiliated companies(294) 114
(167) 300
Other(1) (1)(1) (2)
Net cash provided by financing activities374
 113
500
 298
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents7
 (12)5
 (2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period23
 20
23
 20
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$30
 $8
$28
 $18
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$117
 $137
$112
 $172

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018 and 2019
Member's
(in millions)Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018$8,126
Net income139
Balance at June 30, 2018$8,265
 
Balance at March 31, 2019$8,644
Net income169
Balance at June 30, 2019$8,813
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 and 2019
Member'sMember's
(in millions)EquityEquity
Balance at December 31, 2017$7,949
$7,949
Net income177
316
Balance at March 31, 2018$8,126
Balance at June 30, 2018$8,265
  
Balance at December 31, 2018$8,441
$8,441
Net income203
372
Balance at March 31, 2019$8,644
Balance at June 30, 2019$8,813



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$1,086
 $1,115
$1,353
 $1,203
 $2,439
 $2,318
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power410
 467
509
 486
 919
 953
Operation, maintenance and other230
 237
244
 237
 474
 474
Depreciation and amortization165
 150
175
 144
 340
 294
Property and other taxes93
 88
103
 91
 196
 179
Total operating expenses898
 942
1,031
 958
 1,929
 1,900
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(1) 
 (1) 
Operating Income188
 173
321
 245
 509
 418
Other Income and Expenses, net13
 21
12
 26
 25
 47
Interest Expense82
 71
83
 66
 165
 137
Income Before Income Taxes119
 123
250
 205
 369
 328
Income Tax Expense23
 20
49
 37
 72
 57
Net Income$96
 $103
$201
 $168
 $297
 $271
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax

 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities1
 
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax$1
 $
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax
 
 

 

Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities
 (1) 1
 (1)
Comprehensive Income$97

$103
$201
 $167
 $298

$270



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$8
 $36
$16
 $36
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and 2018)85
 143
84
 143
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and 2018)322
 362
480
 362
Receivables from affiliated companies34
 28
18
 28
Inventory505
 504
499
 504
Regulatory assets (includes $52 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)454
 434
452
 434
Other (includes $12 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)55
 46
Other (includes $31 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)46
 46
Total current assets1,463
 1,553
1,595
 1,553
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost19,111
 18,792
19,461
 18,792
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(5,003) (4,968)(5,073) (4,968)
Net property, plant and equipment14,108
 13,824
14,388
 13,824
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net447
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets (includes $1,032 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,316
 2,454
Regulatory assets (includes $1,019 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,299
 2,454
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds717
 659
729
 659
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net432
 
Other318
 311
311
 311
Total other noncurrent assets3,351
 3,424
3,771
 3,424
Total Assets$19,369
 $18,801
$19,754
 $18,801
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$417
 $511
$403
 $511
Accounts payable to affiliated companies29
 91
62
 91
Notes payable to affiliated companies399
 108
477
 108
Taxes accrued94
 74
148
 74
Interest accrued74
 75
70
 75
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $54 at 2019 and $53 at 2018 related to VIEs)470
 270
671
 270
Asset retirement obligations4
 5
3
 5
Regulatory liabilities83
 102
83
 102
Other426
 406
461
 406
Total current liabilities1,996
 1,642
2,378
 1,642
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,332 at 2019 and $1,336 at 2018 related to VIEs)6,795
 7,051
6,542
 7,051
Operating Lease Liabilities387
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes2,051
 1,986
2,105
 1,986
Asset retirement obligations579
 586
574
 586
Regulatory liabilities1,023
 1,094
1,040
 1,094
Operating lease liabilities370
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs251
 254
248
 254
Other95
 93
104
 93
Total other noncurrent liabilities3,999
 4,013
4,441
 4,013
Commitments and Contingencies
 

 
Equity      
Member's equity6,193
 6,097
6,394
 6,097
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1) (2)(1) (2)
Total equity6,192
 6,095
6,393
 6,095
Total Liabilities and Equity$19,369
 $18,801
$19,754
 $18,801

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$96
 $103
$297
 $271
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion207
 152
423
 374
Equity component of AFUDC(1) (12)(2) (26)
Losses on sales of other assets1
 
Deferred income taxes45
 29
82
 206
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs3
 1
5
 3
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (20)
 (20)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(7) (11)(17) (19)
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions2
 2
2
 6
Receivables55
 (2)(101) (92)
Receivables from affiliated companies(6) 
10
 (4)
Inventory(13) 39
1
 28
Other current assets(35) 42
8
 (114)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable
 (13)27
 34
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(62) 8
(29) (11)
Taxes accrued20
 38
74
 81
Other current liabilities(84) (17)(80) (21)
Other assets(66) (107)(81) (196)
Other liabilities(1) (5)(9) (10)
Net cash provided by operating activities153
 227
611
 490
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(422) (338)(873) (731)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(95) (122)(621) (239)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities97
 129
631
 264
Notes receivable from affiliated companies
 160

 (110)
Other(25) (10)(37) (35)
Net cash used in investing activities(445) (181)(900) (851)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt25
 
25
 989
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(81) (80)(136) (635)
Notes payable to affiliated companies291
 
369
 
Other2
 
3
 (1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities237
 (80)
Net cash provided by financing activities261
 353
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(55) (34)(28) (8)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period75
 53
75
 53
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$20
 $19
$47
 $45
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$193
 $179
$166
 $194

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
  Accumulated  
  Other  
  Comprehensive  
  Income (Loss)  
  Net Unrealized
  
  Gains (Losses) on
  
Member's
 Available-for-Sale
 Total
(in millions)Equity
 Securities
 Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018$5,723
 $(2) $5,721
Net income168
 
 168
Other comprehensive loss
 (1) (1)
Other(a)
(1) 1
 
Balance at June 30, 2018$5,890
 $(2) $5,888
     
Balance at March 31, 2019$6,193
 $(1) $6,192
Net income201
 
 201
Balance at June 30, 2019$6,394
 $(1) $6,393
     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
  Accumulated    Accumulated  
  Other    Other  
  Comprehensive    Comprehensive  
  Income (Loss)    Income (Loss)  
  Net Unrealized
    Net Unrealized
  
  Gains (Losses) on
    Gains (Losses) on
  
Member's
 Available-for-Sale
 Total
Member's
 Available-for-Sale
 Total
(in millions)Equity
 Securities
 Equity
Equity
 Securities
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$5,614
 $4
 $5,618
$5,614
 $4
 $5,618
Net income103
 
 103
271
 
 271
Other comprehensive loss
 (1) (1)
Other(a)
6
 (6) 
5
 (5) 
Balance at March 31, 2018$5,723
 $(2) $5,721
Balance at June 30, 2018$5,890
 $(2) $5,888
          
Balance at December 31, 2018$6,097
 $(2) $6,095
$6,097
 $(2) $6,095
Net income96
 
 96
297
 
 297
Other comprehensive income
 1
 1

 1
 1
Balance at March 31, 2019$6,193
 $(1) $6,192
Balance at June 30, 2019$6,394
 $(1) $6,393


(a)Amounts in Member's Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) represent a cumulative-effect adjustment due to implementation of a new accounting standard related to Financial Instruments Classification and Measurement.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019

2018
2019
 2018
 2019

2018
Operating Revenues          
Regulated electric$355
 $336
$336
 $346
 $691
 $682
Regulated natural gas176
 174
97
 103
 273
 277
Nonregulated electric and other
 14

 10
 
 24
Total operating revenues531
 524
433
 459
 964
 983
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – regulated93
 92
86
 93
 179
 185
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – nonregulated
 15

 14
 
 29
Cost of natural gas54
 54
10
 15
 64
 69
Operation, maintenance and other132
 131
123
 130
 255
 261
Depreciation and amortization64
 70
66
 62
 130
 132
Property and other taxes84
 77
74
 68
 158
 145
Total operating expenses427
 439
359
 382
 786
 821
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (106)
 
 
 (106)
Operating Income (Loss)104
 (21)
Operating Income74
 77
 178
 56
Other Income and Expenses, net9
 6
6
 8
 15
 14
Interest Expense30
 22
24
 23
 54
 45
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes83
 (37)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)14
 (12)
Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income$69
 $(25)
Income Before Income Taxes56
 62
 139
 25
Income Tax Expense9
 16
 23
 4
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$47
 $46
 $116
 $21



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$17
 $21
$8
 $21
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and $2 at 2018)99
 102
80
 102
Receivables from affiliated companies79
 114
50
 114
Notes receivable from affiliated companies463
 
Inventory111
 126
124
 126
Regulatory assets59
 33
47
 33
Other25
 24
32
 24
Total current assets853
 420
341
 420
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost9,542
 9,360
9,776
 9,360
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,739) (2,717)(2,761) (2,717)
Net property, plant and equipment6,803
 6,643
7,015
 6,643
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net22
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Goodwill920
 920
920
 920
Regulatory assets501
 531
545
 531
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net22
 
Other45
 41
46
 41
Total other noncurrent assets1,466
 1,492
1,533
 1,492
Total Assets$9,144
 $8,555
$8,889
 $8,555
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$288
 $316
$257
 $316
Accounts payable to affiliated companies70
 78
78
 78
Notes payable to affiliated companies38
 274
203
 274
Taxes accrued157
 202
135
 202
Interest accrued43
 22
31
 22
Current maturities of long-term debt551
 551
100
 551
Asset retirement obligations6
 6
6
 6
Regulatory liabilities51
 57
67
 57
Other69
 74
76
 74
Total current liabilities1,273
 1,580
953
 1,580
Long-Term Debt2,384
 1,589
2,384
 1,589
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies25
 25
25
 25
Operating Lease Liabilities21
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes842
 817
872
 817
Asset retirement obligations87
 87
83
 87
Regulatory liabilities839
 840
802
 840
Operating lease liabilities21
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs80
 79
94
 79
Other79
 93
94
 93
Total other noncurrent liabilities1,927
 1,916
1,966
 1,916
Commitments and Contingencies      
Equity      
Common stock, $8.50 par value, 120 million shares authorized; 90 million shares outstanding at 2019 and 2018762
 762
762
 762
Additional paid-in capital2,776
 2,776
2,776
 2,776
Accumulated deficit(24) (93)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated deficit)23
 (93)
Total equity3,514
 3,445
3,561
 3,445
Total Liabilities and Equity$9,144
 $8,555
$8,889
 $8,555

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income (loss)$69
 $(25)
Net income$116
 $21
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization65
 71
132
 134
Equity component of AFUDC(3) (4)(7) (8)
Losses on sales of other assets
 106

 106
Deferred income taxes20
 (15)45
 (2)
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs
 1

 2
Payments for asset retirement obligations(1) (1)(5) (2)
Provision for rate refunds4
 16
3
 19
(Increase) decrease in      
Receivables5
 (1)24
 (7)
Receivables from affiliated companies35
 56
64
 62
Inventory15
 25
2
 9
Other current assets(6) 19
(13) 24
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(5) (27)(44) (34)
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(8) (95)
 (15)
Taxes accrued(45) (45)(67) (63)
Other current liabilities14
 20
2
 8
Other assets(10) 
(18) (7)
Other liabilities(4) (13)(15) (18)
Net cash provided by operating activities145
 88
219
 229
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(233) (188)(473) (392)
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(463) 14

 14
Other(11) (14)(31) (43)
Net cash used in investing activities(707) (188)(504) (421)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt794
 
794
 
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(451) (3)
Notes payable to affiliated companies(236) 101
(71) 190
Other
 (1)
Net cash provided by financing activities558
 100
272
 187
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(4) 
(13) (5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period21
 12
21
 12
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$17
 $12
$8
 $7
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$68
 $64
$93
 $70
Non-cash equity contribution from parent
 106

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
   Additional
 Retained
  
 Common
 Paid-in
 Earnings
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Capital
 (Deficit)
 Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018$762
 $2,670
 $(294) $3,138
Net income
 
 46
 46
Contribution from parent(a)

 106
 
 106
Balance at June 30, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(248) $3,290
        
Balance at March 31, 2019$762
 $2,776
 $(24) $3,514
Net income
 
 47
 47
Balance at June 30, 2019$762
 $2,776
 $23
 $3,561
        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
   Additional
 Retained
  
 Common
 Paid-in
 Earnings
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Capital
 (Deficit)
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$762
 $2,670
 $(269) $3,163
Net income
 
 21
 21
Contribution from parent(a)

 106
 
 106
Balance at June 30, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(248) $3,290
        
Balance at December 31, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(93) $3,445
Net income
 
 116
 116
Balance at June 30, 2019$762

$2,776

$23

$3,561

   Additional
    
 Common
 Paid-in
 Accumulated
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Capital
 Deficit
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$762
 $2,670
 $(269) $3,163
Net loss
 
 (25) (25)
Balance at March 31, 2018$762
 $2,670
 $(294) $3,138
        
Balance at December 31, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(93) $3,445
Net income
 
 69
 69
Balance at March 31, 2019$762

$2,776

$(24)
$3,514


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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(a)Represents a non-cash settlement through equity of an intercompany payable from Duke Energy Ohio to its parent.




FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$768
 $731
$714
 $738
 $1,482
 $1,469
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power257
 232
229
 226
 486
 458
Operation, maintenance and other189
 181
188
 197
 377
 378
Depreciation and amortization131
 130
132
 126
 263
 256
Property and other taxes19
 20
20
 20
 39
 40
Total operating expenses596
 563
569
 569
 1,165
 1,132
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) 
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net3


 
 
Operating Income169

168
148
 169

317

337
Other Income and Expenses, net19
 7
8
 6
 27
 13
Interest Expense43
 40
28
 43
 71
 83
Income Before Income Taxes145

135
128
 132

273

267
Income Tax Expense35
 35
31
 34
 66
 69
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$110

$100
$97
 $98

$207

$198



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$20
 $24
$12
 $24
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at 2019 and 2018)50
 52
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and $2 at 2018)49
 52
Receivables from affiliated companies102
 122
83
 122
Inventory435
 422
463
 422
Regulatory assets151
 175
130
 175
Other23
 35
42
 35
Total current assets781
 830
779
 830
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost15,633
 15,443
15,831
 15,443
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(5,021) (4,914)(5,104) (4,914)
Net property, plant and equipment10,612
 10,529
10,727
 10,529
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net61
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets981
 982
1,038
 982
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net60
 
Other201
 194
203
 194
Total other noncurrent assets1,182
 1,176
1,301
 1,176
Total Assets$12,636
 $12,535
$12,807
 $12,535
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$198
 $200
$224
 $200
Accounts payable to affiliated companies72
 83
66
 83
Notes payable to affiliated companies136
 167
165
 167
Taxes accrued63
 43
25
 43
Interest accrued53
 58
59
 58
Current maturities of long-term debt3
 63
3
 63
Asset retirement obligations108
 109
115
 109
Regulatory liabilities27
 25
24
 25
Other92
 107
120
 107
Total current liabilities752
 855
801
 855
Long-Term Debt3,569
 3,569
3,570
 3,569
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies150
 150
150
 150
Operating Lease Liabilities57
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes1,050
 1,009
1,084
 1,009
Asset retirement obligations611
 613
604
 613
Regulatory liabilities1,709
 1,722
1,693
 1,722
Operating lease liabilities56
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs113
 115
142
 115
Investment tax credits147
 147
147
 147
Other29
 16
14
 16
Total other noncurrent liabilities3,659
 3,622
3,740
 3,622
Commitments and Contingencies      
Equity      
Member's Equity4,449
 4,339
4,546
 4,339
Total Liabilities and Equity$12,636
 $12,535
$12,807
 $12,535

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$110
 $100
$207
 $198
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion132
 131
265
 258
Equity component of AFUDC(4) (4)(9) (7)
Losses on sale of other assets3
 
Deferred income taxes28
 17
60
 36
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs1
 2
2
 3
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (8)
 (8)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(11) (11)(17) (21)
Provision for rate refunds
 26

 49
(Increase) decrease in      
Receivables4
 
5
 2
Receivables from affiliated companies20
 26
39
 36
Inventory(13) (3)(41) (20)
Other current assets19
 (23)48
 (35)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable8
 21
26
 33
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(11) (5)(17) (19)
Taxes accrued20
 (1)(18) (41)
Other current liabilities(15) (10)(13) 3
Other assets12
 (1)(34) 20
Other liabilities5
 
14
 (21)
Net cash provided by operating activities308
 257
517
 466
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(208) (231)(443) (416)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(6) (6)(14) (34)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities4
 3
11
 13
Other(11) (4)(21) 2
Net cash used in investing activities(221) (238)(467) (435)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(60) (12)(60) 
Notes payable to affiliated companies(31) 
(2) 60
Distributions to parent
 (75)
Other
 (1)
 (1)
Net cash used in financing activities(91) (13)(62) (16)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(4)
6
(12)
15
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period24
 9
24
 9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$20
 $15
$12
 $24
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$76
 $64
$84
 $62

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 and 2019
 Member's
(in millions) Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018 $4,221
Net income 98
Distributions to parent (75)
Balance at June 30, 2018 $4,244
  
Balance at March 31, 2019 $4,449
Net income 97
Balance at June 30, 2019 $4,546
  
 Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 and 2019
 Member's
 Member's
(in millions) Equity
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017 $4,121
 $4,121
Net income 100
 198
Balance at March 31, 2018
$4,221
Distributions to parent (75)
Balance at June 30, 2018
$4,244
    
Balance at December 31, 2018 $4,339
 $4,339
Net income 110
 207
Balance at March 31, 2019
$4,449
Balance at June 30, 2019
$4,546



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 




PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$579
 $553
$209
 $215
 $788
 $768
Operating Expenses          
Cost of natural gas273
 259
65
 74
 338
 333
Operation, maintenance and other80
 82
83
 85
 163
 167
Depreciation and amortization42
 39
42
 39
 84
 78
Property and other taxes12
 12
13
 12
 25
 24
Total operating expenses407
 392
203
 210
 610
 602
Operating Income172
 161
6
 5
 178
 166
Other Income and Expenses   
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates2
 2
Other income and expenses, net4
 3
Total other income and expenses6
 5
Other Income and Expenses, net6
 4
 12
 9
Interest Expense22
 21
21
 20
 43
 41
Income Before Income Taxes156
 145
Income Tax Expense34
 35
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$122
 $110
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes(9) (11) 147
 134
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense(2) (3) 32
 32
Net (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income$(7) $(8) $115
 $102

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4 at 2019 and $2 at 2018)$241
 $266
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at 2019 and 2018)$100
 $266
Receivables from affiliated companies10
 22
17
 22
Notes receivable from affiliated companies16
 
Inventory25
 70
33
 70
Regulatory assets28
 54
30
 54
Other19
 19
57
 19
Total current assets323
 431
253
 431
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost7,676
 7,486
7,966
 7,486
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,587) (1,575)(1,620) (1,575)
Net property, plant and equipment6,089
 5,911
6,346
 5,911
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net27
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Goodwill49
 49
49
 49
Regulatory assets289
 303
280
 303
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net26
 
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates64
 64
81
 64
Other51
 52
60
 52
Total other noncurrent assets453
 468
496
 468
Total Assets$6,892
 $6,810
$7,095
 $6,810
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$161
 $203
$156
 $203
Accounts payable to affiliated companies34
 38
52
 38
Notes payable to affiliated companies201
 198

 198
Taxes accrued35
 84
23
 84
Interest accrued25
 31
33
 31
Current maturities of long-term debt350
 350

 350
Regulatory liabilities75
 37
67
 37
Other49
 58
62
 58
Total current liabilities930
 999
393
 999
Long-Term Debt1,788
 1,788
2,384
 1,788
Operating Lease Liabilities26
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes575
 551
593
 551
Asset retirement obligations19
 19
19
 19
Regulatory liabilities1,179
 1,181
1,174
 1,181
Operating lease liabilities25
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs4
 4
6
 4
Other158
 177
145
 177
Total other noncurrent liabilities1,935
 1,932
1,962
 1,932
Commitments and Contingencies
 

 
Equity      
Common stock, no par value: 100 shares authorized and outstanding at 2019 and 20181,160
 1,160
1,310
 1,160
Retained earnings1,053
 931
1,046
 931
Total equity2,213
 2,091
2,356
 2,091
Total Liabilities and Equity$6,892
 $6,810
$7,095
 $6,810

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$122
 $110
$115
 $102
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization42
 39
85
 79
Deferred income taxes23
 (7)40
 4
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates(2) (2)(4) (3)
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs(2) (1)(5) (2)
Provision for rate refunds7
 23
9
 27
(Increase) decrease in      
Receivables27
 22
168
 166
Receivables from affiliated companies12
 
5
 (4)
Inventory45
 37
37
 28
Other current assets22
 79
(17) 74
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(44) (15)(70) (32)
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(4) 19
14
 (12)
Taxes accrued(49) 46
(61) 4
Other current liabilities15
 18
10
 28
Other assets(1) 4
(5) 2
Other liabilities(5) (1)(1) (2)
Net cash provided by operating activities208
 371
320
 459
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(209) (121)(480) (327)
Contributions to equity method investments(16) 
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(16) (77)
Other(2) 
(6) (2)
Net cash used in investing activities(211) (121)(518) (406)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt596
 
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(350) 
Notes payable to affiliated companies3
 (257)(198) (364)
Capital contributions from parent150
 300
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities3
 (257)198
 (64)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 (7)
 (11)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 19

 19
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $12
$
 $8
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$92
 $52
$115
 $73

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
Common
 Retained
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Earnings
 Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018$860
 $912
 $1,772
Net loss
 (8) (8)
Contribution from parent300
 
 300
Balance at June 30, 2018$1,160
 $904
 $2,064
     
Balance at March 31, 2019$1,160
 $1,053
 $2,213
Net loss
 (7) (7)
Contribution from parent150
 
 150
Balance at June 30, 2019$1,310
 $1,046
 $2,356
     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2019
Common
 Retained
 Total
Common
 Retained
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Earnings
 Equity
Stock
 Earnings
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$860
 $802
 $1,662
$860
 $802
 $1,662
Net income
 110
 110

 102
 102
Balance at March 31, 2018$860
 $912
 $1,772
Contribution from parent300
 
 300
Balance at June 30, 2018$1,160
 $904
 $2,064
          
Balance at December 31, 2018$1,160
 $931
 $2,091
$1,160
 $931
 $2,091
Net income
 122
 122

 115
 115
Balance at March 31, 2019$1,160
 $1,053
 $2,213
Contribution from parent150
 
 150
Balance at June 30, 2019$1,310
 $1,046
 $2,356



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION




Index to Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The unaudited notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements that follow are a combined presentation. The following list indicates the registrants to which the footnotes apply.
 Applicable Notes
Registrant1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Duke Energy                  
Duke Energy Carolinas                   
Progress Energy                  
Duke Energy Progress                   
Duke Energy Florida                   
Duke Energy Ohio                   
Duke Energy Indiana                   
Piedmont                    
Tables within the notes may not sum across due to (i) Progress Energy's consolidation of Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida and other subsidiaries that are not registrants and (ii) subsidiaries that are not registrants but included in the consolidated Duke Energy balances.
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Duke Energy Registrants’ combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The information in these combined notes relates to each of the Duke Energy Registrants as noted in the Index to Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. However, none of the registrants make any representations as to information related solely to Duke Energy or the subsidiaries of Duke Energy other than itself.
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in the opinion of the respective companies’ management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the financial position and results of operations of each of the Duke Energy Registrants. Amounts reported in Duke Energy’s interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and each of the Subsidiary Registrants’ interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for the respective annual periods due to effects of seasonal temperature variations on energy consumption, regulatory rulings, timing of maintenance on electric generating units, changes in mark-to-market valuations, changing commodity prices and other factors.
In preparing financial statements that conform to GAAP, management must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include, after eliminating intercompany transactions and balances, the accounts of the Duke Energy Registrants and subsidiaries or VIEs where the respective Duke Energy Registrants have control. See Note 13 for additional information on VIEs. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements also reflect the Duke Energy Registrants’ proportionate share of certain jointly owned generation and transmission facilities.

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
Duke Energy maintains a controlling financial interest in certain less-than wholly owned non-regulated subsidiaries. As a result, Duke Energy consolidates these subsidiaries and presents the third-party investors' portion of Duke Energy's net income (loss), net assets and comprehensive income (loss) as noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interest is included as a component of equity on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Several operating agreements of Duke Energy's subsidiaries with noncontrolling interest are subject to allocations of earnings, tax attributes and cash flows in accordance with contractual agreements that vary throughout the lives of the subsidiaries. Therefore, Duke Energy and the other investors' (the owners) interests in the subsidiaries are not fixed, and the subsidiaries apply the HLBV method in allocating book profit or loss and other comprehensive income or loss (all measured on a pretax basis) to the owners. The HLBV method measures the amounts that each owner would hypothetically claim at each balance sheet reporting date, including tax benefits realized by the owners, upon a hypothetical liquidation of the subsidiary at the net book value of its underlying assets. The change in the amount that each owner would hypothetically receive at the reporting date compared to the amount it would have received on the previous reporting date represents the amount of profit or loss allocated to each owner for the reporting period. During the second quarter of 2019, Duke Energy’s North Rosamond solar farm commenced commercial operations resulting in the allocation of losses to the noncontrolling tax equity members of $74 million utilizing the HLBV method.
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Other operating agreements of Duke Energy's subsidiaries with noncontrolling interest allocate profit and loss based on their pro rata shares of the ownership interest in the respective subsidiary. Therefore, Duke Energy allocates net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss of these subsidiaries to the owners based on their pro rata shares.
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Duke Energy, Progress Energy and Duke Energy Florida have restricted cash balances related primarily to collateral assets, escrow deposits and VIEs. See Note 13 for additional information. Restricted cash amounts are included in Other within Current Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the components of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
Progress
Energy
 Duke
Progress
Energy
 Energy
Energy
Florida
 Energy
Energy
Florida
Current Assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$336
$51
$16
 $442
$67
$36
Other106
31
31
 141
39
39
Other Noncurrent Assets       
Other39
38

 8
6

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$481
$120
$47
 $591
$112
$75
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
Progress
Energy
 Duke
Progress
Energy
 Energy
Energy
Florida
 Energy
Energy
Florida
Current Assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$377
$45
$8
 $442
$67
$36
Other134
12
12
 141
39
39
Other Noncurrent Assets       
Other39
38

 8
6

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$550
$95
$20
 $591
$112
$75

INVENTORY
Provisions for inventory write-offs were not material at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The components of inventory are presented in the tables below.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Materials and supplies$2,231
 $738
 $1,033
 $720
 $313
 $79
 $321
 $2
$2,252
 $749
 $1,036
 $709
 $327
 $76
 $323
 $3
Coal572
 228
 218
 127
 91
 13
 113
 
624
 235
 234
 160
 74
 17
 139
 
Natural gas, oil and other fuel299
 41
 213
 112
 101
 19
 1
 23
313
 41
 210
 111
 98
 31
 1
 30
Total inventory$3,102
 $1,007
 $1,464
 $959
 $505
 $111
 $435
 $25
$3,189
 $1,025
 $1,480
 $980
 $499
 $124
 $463
 $33
 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Materials and supplies$2,238
 $731
 $1,049
 $734
 $315
 $84
 $312
 $2
Coal491
 175
 192
 106
 86
 14
 109
 
Natural gas, oil and other fuel355
 42
 218
 114
 103
 28
 1
 68
Total inventory$3,084
 $948
 $1,459
 $954
 $504
 $126
 $422
 $70

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Except as noted below, the new accounting standards adopted for 2018 and 2019 had no material impact on the presentation or results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the Duke Energy Registrants.
Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued revised accounting guidance for leases. The core principle of this guidance is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet. This resulted in a material impact on the presentation for the statement of financial position of the Duke Energy Registrants for the period ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and an immaterial impact to the Duke Energy Registrants' results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, and cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION


Duke Energy elected the modified retrospective method of adoption effective January 1, 2019. Under the modified retrospective method of adoption, prior year reported results are not restated. For adoption, Duke Energy has elected to apply the following practical expedients:

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Practical ExpedientDescription
Package of transition practical expedients (for leases commenced prior to adoption date and must be adopted as a package)Do not need to 1) reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are/or contain leases, 2) reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases and 3) reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases.
Short-term lease expedient (elect by class of underlying asset)Elect as an accounting policy to not apply the recognition requirements to short-term leases by asset class.
Lease and non-lease components (elect by class of underlying asset)Elect as an accounting policy to not separate non-lease components from lease components and instead account for each lease and associated non-lease component as a single lease component by asset class.
Hindsight expedient (when determining lease term)Elect to use hindsight to determine the lease term.
Existing and expired land easements not previously accounted for as leasesElect to not evaluate existing or expired easements under the new guidance and carry forward current accounting treatment.
Comparative reporting requirements for initial adoption


Elect to apply transition requirements at adoption date, recognize cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings in period of adoption and not apply the new requirements to comparative periods, including disclosures.
Lessor expedient (elect by class of underlying asset)


Elect as an accounting policy to aggregate non-lease components with the related lease component when specified conditions are met by asset class. Account for the combined component based on its predominant characteristic (revenue or operating lease).

Duke Energy evaluated the financial statement impact of adopting the standard and monitored industry implementation issues. Under agreements considered leases, where Duke Energy is the lessee, for the use of certain aircraft, space on communication towers, industrial equipment, fleet vehicles, fuel transportation (barges and railcars), land, office space and PPAs are now recognized on the balance sheet. The Duke Energy Registrants did not have a material change to the financial statements from the adoption of the new standard for contracts where it is the lessor. See Note 5 for further information.
No new accounting standards, that have been issued but not yet adopted, are expected to have a material impact on the Duke Energy Registrants as of March 31,June 30, 2019.
2. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Duke Energy
Duke Energy's segment structure includes the following segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure and Commercial Renewables. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment primarily includes Duke Energy's regulated electric utilities in the Carolinas, Florida and the Midwest. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment includes Piedmont, Duke Energy's natural gas local distribution companies in Ohio and Kentucky, and Duke Energy's natural gas storage and midstream pipeline investments.
The Commercial Renewables segment is primarily comprised of nonregulated utility-scale wind and solar generation assets located throughout the U.S. On April 24, 2019, Duke Energy executed an agreement to sell a minority interest in a portion of certain renewable assets. The portion of Duke Energy’s commercial renewables energy portfolio to be sold includes 49 percent of 37 operating wind, solar and battery storage assets and 33 percent of 11 operating solar assets across the U.S. The sale will result in pretax proceeds to Duke Energy of $415 million. Duke Energy will retain control of these assets, and, therefore, no gain or loss is expected to be recognized inon the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations upon closing of the transaction. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals from the FERC, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Duke Energy received FERC approval on July 26, 2019. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2019.
During the three months ended June 30, 2019, Duke Energy evaluated recoverability of its renewable merchant plants principally located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas West market due to declining market pricing and declining long-term forecasted energy and capacity prices, primarily driven by lower forecasted natural gas prices. Duke Energy determined that the assets were not impaired because the carrying value of $160 million approximates the aggregate estimated future cash flows and further testing was not required. A continued decline in pricing would likely result in a future impairment.
The remainder of Duke Energy’s operations is presented as Other, which is primarily comprised of interest expense on holding company debt, unallocated corporate costs, Duke Energy’s wholly owned captive insurance company, Bison, and Duke Energy's interest in NMC.
Business segment information is presented in the following tables. Segment assets presented exclude intercompany assets.

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$5,321
 $732
 $106
 $6,159
 $4
 $
 $6,163
Intersegment revenues8
 24
 
 32
 17
 (49) 
Total revenues$5,329
 $756
 $106
 $6,191
 $21
 $(49) $6,163
Segment income (loss)$750
 $226
 $13
 $989
 $(89) $
 $900
Add back noncontrolling interest component            (7)
Net income            $893
Segment assets$130,406
 $12,639
 $4,378
 $147,423
 $3,536
 $177
 $151,136


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Business segment information is presented in the following tables. Segment assets presented exclude intercompany assets.
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$5,467
 $282
 $118
 $5,867
 $6
 $
 $5,873
Intersegment revenues8
 24
 
 32
 19
 (51) 
Total revenues$5,475
 $306
 $118
 $5,899
 $25
 $(51) $5,873
Segment income (loss)$809
 $40
 $86
 $935
 $(115) $
 $820
Add back noncontrolling interests(a)
            (84)
Add back preferred stock dividend            12
Net income            $748
Segment assets$131,640
 $12,943
 $4,870
 $149,453
 $3,815
 $181
 $153,449

 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$5,215
 $294
 $119
 $5,628
 $15
 $
 $5,643
Intersegment revenues8
 24
 
 32
 17
 (49) 
Total revenues$5,223
 $318
 $119
 $5,660
 $32
 $(49) $5,643
Segment income (loss)(b)(c)
$575
 $28
 $38
 $641
 $(136) $
 $505
Add back noncontrolling interests            2
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax            (5)
Net income            $502

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$10,788
 $1,014
 $224
 $12,026
 $10
 $
 $12,036
Intersegment revenues16
 48
 
 64
 36
 (100) 
Total revenues$10,804
 $1,062
 $224
 $12,090
 $46
 $(100) $12,036
Segment income (loss)$1,559
 $266
 $99
 $1,924
 $(204) $
 $1,720
Add back noncontrolling interests(a)
            (91)
Add back preferred stock dividend            12
Net income            $1,641
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$10,530
 $997
 $220
 $11,747
 $31
 $
 $11,778
Intersegment revenues16
 48
 
 64
 36
 (100) 
Total revenues$10,546
 $1,045
 $220
 $11,811
 $67
 $(100) $11,778
Segment income (loss)(b)(c)(d)(e)
$1,325
 $144
 $58
 $1,527
 $(402) $
 $1,125
Add back noncontrolling interests            4
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax            (5)
Net income            $1,124



 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$5,315
 $702
 $101
 $6,118
 $17
 $
 $6,135
Intersegment revenues8
 25
 
 33
 18
 (51) 
Total revenues$5,323
 $727
 $101
 $6,151
 $35
 $(51) $6,135
Segment income (loss)(a)(b)(c)
$750
 $116
 $20
 $886
 $(266) $
 $620
Add back noncontrolling interest component            2
Net income            $622
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSBUSINESS SEGMENTS


(a)Includes the allocation of losses to noncontrolling tax equity members. See Note 1 for additional information.
(b)Electric Utilities and Infrastructure includes regulatory and legislative impairment charges related to rate case orders, settlements or other actions of regulators or legislative bodies. See Note 3 for additional information.
(b)(c)Other includes costs to achieve the Piedmont acquisition.
(d)Gas Utilities and Infrastructure includes an impairment of the investment in Constitution. See Note 3 for additional information.
(c)(e)Other includes the loss on the sale of Beckjord described below costs to achieve the Piedmont acquisition and a valuation allowance recorded against the AMT credits.
In February 2018, Duke Energy sold Beckjord, a nonregulated facility retired during 2014, and recorded a pretax loss of $106 million within LossesGains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net and $1 million within Operation, maintenance and other on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018. The sale included the transfer of coal ash basins and other real property and indemnification from any and all potential future claims related to the property, whether arising under environmental laws or otherwise.
Duke Energy Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio has two reportable segments, Electric Utilities and Infrastructure and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure. The remainder of Duke Energy Ohio's operations is presented as Other.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Electric
 Gas
 Total
      Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
      Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$355
 $176
 $531
 $
 $
 $531
$336
 $97
 $433
 $
 $433
Segment income/Net (loss) income$36
 $35
 $71
 $(2) $
 $69
$31
 $17
 $48
 $(1) $47
Segment assets$6,058
 $3,051
 $9,109
 $37
 $(2) $9,144
$5,914
 $2,948
 $8,862
 $27
 $8,889
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$346
 $103
 $449
 $10
 $459
Segment income/Net (loss) income$39
 $18
 $57
 $(11) $46

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$336
 $174
 $510
 $14
 $524
Segment income/Net loss(a)
$33
 $34
 $67
 $(92) $(25)
(a)Other includes the loss on the sale of Beckjord described above.

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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$691
 $273
 $964
 $
 $964
Segment income/Net (loss) income$67
 $52
 $119
 $(3) $116
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREGULATORY MATTERS
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$682
 $277
 $959
 $24
 $983
Segment income/Net (loss) income(a)
$72
 $52
 $124
 $(103) $21

(a)    Other includes the loss on the sale of Beckjord described above.

3. REGULATORY MATTERS
RATE-RELATED INFORMATION
The NCUC, PSCSC, FPSC, IURC, PUCO, TPUC and KPSC approve rates for retail electric and natural gas services within their states. The FERC approves rates for electric sales to wholesale customers served under cost-based rates (excluding Ohio and Indiana), as well as sales of transmission service. The FERC also regulates certification and siting of new interstate natural gas pipeline projects.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREGULATORY MATTERS


Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress
Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and Winter Storm Diego Deferral Filings
On December 21, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed with the NCUC petitions for approval to defer the incremental costs incurred in connection with the response to Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and Winter Storm Diego to a regulatory asset for recovery in the next base rate case. The NCUC issued an order requesting comments on the deferral positions. On March 5, 2019, the North Carolina Public Staff (Public Staff) filed comments. On April 2, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed reply comments, which included revised estimates of approximately $553 million in incremental operation and maintenance expenses ($171 million and $382 million for Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, respectively,)respectively) and approximately $96 million in capital costs ($20 million and $76 million for Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, respectively). Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter. Duke Energy Progress filed a similar request with the PSCSC on January 11, 2019, which also included a request for the continuation of prior deferrals requested for ice storms and Hurricane Matthew, and on January 30, 2019, the PSCSC issued a directive approving the deferral request.request, followed by an order issued on February 21, 2019. On March 15, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a request with FERC requesting permission to defer transmission-related storm costs that would be charged to wholesale transmission customers through Duke Energy Progress' Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and to recover those costs from wholesale transmission customers over a three-year recovery period. FERC accepted the filing on May 14, 2019, which allows Duke Energy Progress to proceed with the proposed cost deferral and recovery.
Duke Energy Carolinas
2017 North Carolina Rate Case
On August 25, 2017, Duke Energy Carolinas filed an application with the NCUC for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $647 million, which represented an approximate 13.6 percent increase in annual base revenues. The rate increase was driven by capital investments subsequent to the previous base rate case, including the W.S. Lee CC, grid improvement projects, AMI, investments in customer service technologies, costs of complying with CCR regulations and the Coal Ash Act and recovery of costs related to licensing and development of the Lee Nuclear Station.
On February 28, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff filed an Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement resolving certain portions of the proceeding. Terms of the settlement included a return on equity of 9.9 percent and a capital structure of 52 percent equity and 48 percent debt. As a result of the settlement, Duke Energy Carolinas recorded a pretax charge of approximately $4 million in the first quarter of 2018 to Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
On June 22, 2018, the NCUC issued an order approving the Stipulation of Partial Settlement and requiring a revenue reduction. As a result of the order, Duke Energy Carolinas recorded a pretax charge of approximately $150 million in the second quarter of 2018 to Impairment charges and Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The charge was primarily related to the denial of a return on the Lee Nuclear Project and the assessment of a $70 million management penalty by reducing the annual recovery of deferred coal ash costs by $14 million per year over a five-year recovery period. On July 27, 2018, NCUC approved Duke Energy Carolinas' compliance filing. As a result, revised customer rates were effective on August 1, 2018.
On July 20, 2018, the North Carolina Attorney General filed a Notice of Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court from the June 22, 2018, Order Accepting Stipulation, Deciding Contested Issues and Requiring Revenue Reduction issued by the NCUC. The Attorney General contends the commission’s order should be reversed and remanded, as it is in excess of the commission’s statutory authority; affected by errors of law; unsupported by competent, material and substantial evidence in view of the entire record as submitted; and arbitrary or capricious. The Sierra Club, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, North Carolina Justice Center, North Carolina Housing Coalition, Natural Resource Defense Council and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy also filed Notices of Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court from the June 22, 2018, Order Accepting Stipulation, Deciding Contested Issues and Requiring Revenue Reduction.Court. On August 8, 2018, the Public Staff filed a Notice of Cross Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court, fromwhich contends the commission’s June 22, 2018, Order Accepting Stipulation, Deciding Contested Issues and Requiring Revenue Reduction issued by the NCUC. The Public Staff contends the commission’s order should be reversed and remanded, as it is affected by errors of law, and is unsupported by substantial evidence with regard to the commission’s failure to consider substantial evidence of coal ash related environmental violations. On November 29, 2018, the North Carolina Attorney General's Office filed a motion with the North Carolina Supreme Court requesting the court consolidate the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress appeals and enter an order adopting the parties’ proposed briefing schedule as set out in the filing. On November 29, 2018, the North Carolina Supreme Court adopted a schedule for briefing set forth in the motion to consolidate the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress appeals. On March 14, 2019, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for extension of time to file its brief. On March 18, 2019, the North Carolina Supreme Court granted the North Carolina Attorney General’s motion, and the Appellant’s brief was filed on April 26, 2019. The Appellee response briefs are due on August 24,September 25, 2019. Duke Energy Carolinas cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
2018 South Carolina Rate Case
On November 8, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas filed an application with the PSCSC for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $168 million, which represents an approximate 10.0 percent increase in retail revenues. The request for rate increase iswas driven by capital investments and environmental compliance progress made by Duke Energy Carolinas since its previous rate case, including the further implementation of Duke Energy Carolinas’ generation modernization program, which consists of retiring, replacing and upgrading generation plants, investments in customer service technologies and continued investments in base work to maintain its transmission and distribution systems. The request included net tax benefits resulting from the Tax Act of $66 million to reflect the change in ongoing tax expense, primarily from the reduction in the federal income tax rate from 35 to 21 percent. The request also included $46 million to return EDIT resulting from the federal tax rate change and deferred revenues since January 2018 related to the change and benefits of $17 million from a reduction in North Carolina state income taxes allocable to South Carolina (EDIT Rider).


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Duke Energy Carolinas also requested approval of its proposed Grid Improvement Plan (GIP), adjustments to its Prepaid Advantage Program and a variety of accounting orders related to ongoing costs for environmental compliance, including recovery over a five-year period of $242 million of deferred coal ash related compliance costs, grid investments between rate changes, incremental depreciation expense, a result of new depreciation rates from the depreciation study approved in the 2017 North Carolina Rate Case above, and the balance of development costs associated with the cancellation of the Lee Nuclear Project. Finally, Duke Energy Carolinas sought approval to establish a reserve and accrual for end-of-life nuclear costs for nuclear fuel and materials and supplies. On March 8, 2019, the ORS moved to establish a new and separate hearing docket to review and consider the GIP proposed by Duke Energy Carolinas. Subsequently, on March 12, 2019, the ORS and Duke Energy Carolinas executed a Stipulation resolving the ORS’s motion. The Stipulation provides that costs incurred after January 1, 2019, for the GIP will be deferred with a return, subject to evaluation in a future rate proceeding, and that Duke Energy Carolinas will refile for consideration of the GIP in a new docket for resolution by January 1, 2020. The Stipulation was approved by the PSCSC’s hearing officerPSCSC on March 13, 2019. An evidentiary hearing began on March 21, 2019, and concluded March 27,June 19, 2019.
On May 1,After hearings in March 2019, the PSCSC issued a Commission Directivean order on Duke Energy Carolinas’ application for a retail rate increase. The Directive granted, among other things: a retail rate increase of $107 million, excluding the EDIT Rider;May 21, 2019, which included a return on equity of 9.5 percent;percent and a capital structure of 53 percent equity and 47 percent debt. The Directive deniedorder also included the following material components:
Approval of cancellation of the Lee Nuclear Project, with Duke Energy Carolinas maintaining the Combined Operating License;
Approval of recovery of $125 million (South Carolina retail portion) of Lee Nuclear Project development costs (including AFUDC through December 2017) over a 12-year period, but denial of a return on the deferred balance of costs;
Approval of recovery of $96 million of coal ash costs over a five-year period with a return at Duke Energy Carolinas' WACC;
Denial of approximatelyrecovery of $115 million.million of certain coal ash costs deemed to be related to the Coal Ash Act and incremental to the federal CCR rule;
Approval of a $66 million decrease to base rates to reflect the change in ongoing tax expense, primarily the reduction in the federal income tax rate from 35 to 21 percent;
Approval of a $45 million decrease through the EDIT Rider to return EDIT resulting from the federal tax rate change and deferred revenues since January 2018 related to the change, to be returned in accordance with the Average Rate Assumption Method (ARAM) for protected EDIT, over a 20-year period for unprotected EDIT associated with Property, Plant and Equipment, over a five-year period for unprotected EDIT not associated with Property, Plant and Equipment and over a five-year period for the deferred revenues; and
Approval of a $17 million decrease through the EDIT Rider related to reductions in the North Carolina state income tax rate from 6.9 to 2.5 percent to be returned over a five-year period.
As a result of the May 21, 2019 order, revised customer rates were effective June 1, 2019. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration of that order contending substantial rights of Duke Energy Carolinas were prejudiced by unlawful, arbitrary and capricious rulings by the commission on certain issues presented in the proceeding. On June 19, 2019, the PSCSC issued a Directive denying Duke Energy Carolinas' request to rehear or reconsider the commission's rulings on certain issues presented in the proceeding including coal ash remediation and disposal costs, return on equity and the recovery of a return on deferred operation and maintenance expenses. Duke Energy Carolinas awaits the order on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Based upon legal analysis and Duke Energy Carolinas' intention to file a Petition for Rehearingnotice of appeal with the PSCSC,South Carolina Supreme Court within 30 days of receipt of the order, Duke Energy Carolinas has not recorded an adjustment for its deferred coal ash costs. The Directive also denied recovery of a return on pre-construction costs associated with the canceled Lee Nuclear Project. Duke Energy Carolinas is evaluating the financial statement impacts of this Directive and will record associated one-time costs when the final order is issued. Except for the coal ash matter, the financial statement impacts of this Directive are not material. An order and revised customer rates are expected by mid-2019. Duke Energy Carolinas cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
FERC Formula Rate Matter
On July 31, 2017, PMPA filed a complaint with FERC alleging that Duke Energy Carolinas misapplied the formula rate under the PPA between the parties by including in its rates amortization expense associated with regulatory assets and recorded in a certain account without FERC approval. On February 15, 2018, FERC issued an order ruling in favor of PMPA and ordered Duke Energy Carolinas to refund to PMPA all amounts improperly collected under the PPA. Duke Energy Carolinas has issued to PMPA and similarly situated wholesale customers refunds of approximately $25 million. FERC also set the matter for settlement and hearing. PMPA and other customers filed a protest to Duke Energy Carolinas' refund report claiming that the refunds are inadequate in that (1) Duke Energy Carolinas invoked the limitations periods in the contracts to limit the time period for which the refunds were paid and the customers disagree that this limitation applies, and (2) Duke Energy Carolinas refunded only amounts recovered through a certain account and the customers have asserted that the order applies to all regulatory assets. On July 3, 2018, FERC issued an order accepting Duke Energy Carolinas' refund report and ruling that these two claims are outside the scope of FERC's February order. The settlement agreements and revised formula rates for all parties to the proceeding were filed on December 28, 2018. On April 2, 2019, FERC issued an order approving the settlement agreement as filed. Since then, Duke Energy Carolinas is workinghas implemented the terms of the settlement in rates with all wholesale customers, that did not interveneincluding non-intervening customers. On July 25, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas received FERC approval for the accounting treatment requested for certain assets included in the settlement agreements. This is the final approval needed from FERC and concludes this case to implement the same settlement terms.proceeding.
Sale of Hydroelectric (Hydro) Plants
In May 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas entered an agreement for the sale of five hydro plants with a combined 18.7-MW generation capacity in the Western Carolinas region to Northbrook Energy. The completion of the transaction is subject to approval from FERC for the four FERC-licensed plants, as well as other state regulatory agencies and is contingent upon regulatory approval from the NCUC and PSCSC to defer the total estimated loss on the sale of approximately $40 million. On July 5, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas filed with NCUC for approval of the sale of the five hydro plants to Northbrook, to transfer the CPCNs for the four North Carolina hydro plants and to establish a regulatory asset for the North Carolina retail portion of the difference between sales proceeds and net book value. On September 4, 2018,June 5, 2019, the Public Staff filed comments supportingNCUC issued an order approving the CPCN transfer with conditions. On September 18, 2018,of the hydro plants from Duke Energy Carolinas filed reply comments opposingto Northbrook, granting deferral accounting and denying the Public Staff’s proposed conditions. On November 29, 2018, the NCUC issued a procedural order and held an evidentiary hearing on this matter on February 5, 2019. On March 27, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff filed proposed orders with the NCUC. Staff's motion for reconsideration.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREGULATORY MATTERS


On August 28, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas filed with PSCSC itsan Application for Approval of Transfer and Sale of Hydroelectric Generation Facilities, Acceptance for Filing of a Power Purchase Agreement and an Accounting Order to Establish a Regulatory Asset. On September 10, 2018, the ORS provided a letter to the commission stating its position on the application and on September 18, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas requested this matter be carried over to allow Duke Energy Carolinas time to discuss certain accounting issues with the ORS. At their June 26, 2019, agenda meeting, the PSCSC voted to approve the transfer and sale subject to the recommendation of the ORS that the issuance of an Accounting Order will not preclude the ORS, the commission or any other party from addressing the reasonableness of these costs, any return sought and including any carrying costs in the next rate case.
On August 9, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas and Northbrook filed a joint Application for Transfer of Licenses with the FERC. On December 27, 2018, the FERC issued its Order Approving Transfer of Licenses (“Order”) for the four FERC-licensed hydro plants. On January 18, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC requested a six-month extension of time to comply with the requirement of the Order that Northbrook submit to FERC certified copies of all instruments of conveyance and signed acceptance sheets within 60 days of the date of the Order, given that compliance by the deadline set in the Order was not possible because the conveyance of the projects is contingent on the receipt of state regulatory approvals, which were not anticipated to be issued by February 25, 2019.Order. On February 14, 2019, FERC issued an Order Granting Extensions of Timeorder granting extensions until August 26, 2019, to comply with the requirements of the December 27, 2018 Order.
If commission approvals are not received, Duke Energy Carolinas can cancel the sales agreement and retain the hydro facilities. If commission approvals are received, theThe closing is expected to occur in 2019. After closing, Duke Energy Carolinas will purchase all the capacity and energy generated by these facilities at the avoided cost for five years through power purchase agreements. Duke Energy Carolinas cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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Duke Energy Progress
2017 North Carolina Rate Case
On June 1, 2017, Duke Energy Progress filed an application with the NCUC for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $477 million, which represented an approximate 14.9 percent increase in annual base revenues. Subsequent to the filing, Duke Energy Progress adjusted the requested amount to $420 million, representing an approximate 13 percent increase. The rate increase was driven by capital investments subsequent to the previous base rate case, costs of complying with CCR regulations and the Coal Ash Act, costs relating to storm recovery, investments in customer service technologies and recovery of costs associated with renewable purchased power.
On November 22, 2017, Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff filed an Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement resolving certain portions of the proceeding. Terms of the settlement included a return on equity of 9.9 percent and a capital structure of 52 percent equity and 48 percent debt. On February 23, 2018, the NCUC issued an order approving the stipulation.
The order also impacted certain amounts that were similarly recorded on Duke Energy Carolinas' Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As a result of the order, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas recorded pretax charges of $68 million and $14 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2018 to Impairment charges, Operation, maintenance and other and Interest Expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Revised customer rates became effective on March 16, 2018.
On May 15, 2018, the Public Staff filed a Notice of Cross Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court from the NCUC's February 23, 2018, Order Accepting Stipulation, Deciding Contested Issues and Granting Partial Rate Increase issued by the NCUC.Order. The Public Staff contendcontends the commission’sNCUC’s order should be reversed and remanded, as it is affected by errors of law, and is unsupported by competent, material and substantial evidence in view of the entire record as submitted. The North Carolina Attorney General and Sierra Club also filed Notices of Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court from the February 23, 2018, Order Accepting Stipulation, Deciding Contested Issues and Granting Partial Rate Increase.Order. On November 29, 2018, the North Carolina Attorney General's Office filed a motion with the North Carolina Supreme Court requesting the court consolidate the Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas appeals and enter an order adopting the parties’ proposed briefing schedule as set out in the filing. On November 29, 2018, the North Carolina Supreme Court adopted a schedule for briefing set forth in the motion to consolidate the Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas appeals. On March 14, 2019, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for extension of time to file its brief. On March 18, 2019, the North Carolina Supreme Court granted the North Carolina Attorney General’s motion, and the Appellant’s brief was filed on April 26, 2019. The Appellee response briefs are due on August 24,September 25, 2019. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
2018 South Carolina Rate Case
On November 8, 2018, Duke Energy Progress filed an application with the PSCSC for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $59 million, which represents an approximate 10.3 percent increase in annual base revenues. The rate increase is driven by capital investments and environmental compliance progress made by Duke Energy Progress since its previous rate case, including the further implementation of Duke Energy Progress’ generation modernization program, which consists of retiring, replacing and upgrading generation plants, investments in customer service technologies and continued investments in base work to maintain its transmission and distribution systems. The request included a decrease resulting from the Tax Act of $17 million to reflect the change in ongoing tax expense, primarily the reduction in the federal income tax rate from 35 to 21 percent. The request also included $10 million to return EDIT resulting from the federal tax rate change and deferred revenues since January 2018 related to the change (EDIT Rider) and a $12 million increase due to the expiration of EDITs related to reductions in North Carolina state income taxes allocable to South Carolina.
Duke Energy Progress also requested approval of its proposed GIP, approval of a Prepaid Advantage Program and a variety of accounting orders related to ongoing costs for environmental compliance, including recovery over a five-year period of $51 million of deferred coal ash related compliance costs, AMI deployment, grid investments between rate changes and regulatory asset treatment related to the retirement of a generating plant located in Asheville, North Carolina. Finally, Duke Energy Progress sought approval to establish a reserve and accrual for end-of-life nuclear costs for materials and supplies and nuclear fuel. On March 8, 2019, the ORS moved to establish a new and separate hearing docket to review and consider the GIP proposed by Duke Energy Progress. Subsequently, on March 12, 2019, the ORS and Duke Energy Carolinas executed a Stipulation resolving the ORS’s motion, and Duke Energy Progress agreed to the Stipulation, as did other parties in the rate case. The Stipulation provides that costs incurred after January 1, 2019, for the GIP will be deferred with a return, with all costs subject to evaluation in a future rate proceeding, and that Duke Energy Progress will refile for consideration of the GIP in a new docket for resolution by January 1, 2020. The Stipulation was approved by the PSCSC’s hearing officerPSCSC on March 13, 2019. An evidentiary hearing began on April 11, 2019, and concluded on April 17,June 19, 2019.
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After hearings in April 2019, the PSCSC issued a Commission Directivean order on Duke Energy Progress’ application for a retail rate increase. The Directive granted, among other things: a retail rate increase of $41 million, excluding the EDIT Rider;May 21, 2019, which included a return on equity of 9.5 percent and a capital structure of 53 percent equity and 47 percent debt. The Directive deniedorder also included the following material components:
Approval of recovery of $4 million of coal ash costs over a five-year period with a return at Duke Energy Progress' WACC;
Denial of approximatelyrecovery of $65 million.million of certain coal ash costs deemed to be related to the Coal Ash Act and incremental to the federal CCR rule;
Approval of a $17 million decrease to base rates to reflect the change in ongoing tax expense, primarily the reduction in the federal income tax rate from 35 to 21 percent;
Approval of a $12 million decrease through the EDIT Tax Savings Rider resulting from the federal tax rate change and deferred revenues since January 2018 related to the change, to be returned in accordance with ARAM for protected EDIT, over a 20-year period for unprotected EDIT associated with Property, Plant and Equipment, over a five-year period for unprotected EDIT not associated with Property, Plant and Equipment and over a three-year period for the deferred revenues; and
Approval of a $12 million increase due to the expiration of EDIT related to reductions in the North Carolina state income tax rate from 6.9 to 2.5 percent.
As a result of the order, revised customer rates were effective June 1, 2019. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration of that order contending substantial rights of Duke Energy Progress were prejudiced by unlawful, arbitrary and capricious rulings by the commission on certain issues presented in the proceeding. On June 19, 2019, the PSCSC issued a Directive denying Duke Energy Progress' request to rehear or reconsider the commission's rulings on certain issues presented in the proceeding including coal ash remediation and disposal costs, return on equity and the recovery of a return on deferred operation and maintenance expenses, but allowing additional litigation-related costs. As a result of the Directive allowing litigation-related costs, customer rates were revised effective July 1, 2019. Duke Energy Progress awaits the order on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Based upon legal analysis and Duke Energy Progress' intention to file a Petition for Rehearingnotice of appeal with the PSCSC,South Carolina Supreme Court within 30 days of receipt of the order, Duke Energy Progress has not recorded an adjustment for its deferred coal ash costs. Duke Energy Progress is evaluating the financial statement impacts of this Directive and will record associated one-time costs when the final order is issued. Except for the coal ash matter, the financial statement impacts of this Directive are not material. An order and revised customer rates are expected by mid-2019. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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Western Carolinas Modernization Plan
On November 4, 2015, Duke Energy Progress announced a Western Carolinas Modernization Plan, which included retirement of the existing Asheville coal-fired plant, the construction of two 280‑MW combined-cycle natural gas plants having dual-fuel capability, with the option to build a third natural gas simple cycle unit in 2023 based upon the outcome of initiatives to reduce the region's power demand. The plan also included upgrades to existing transmission lines and substations, installation of solar generation and a pilot battery storage project. These investments will be made within the next seven years. Duke Energy Progress worked with the local natural gas distribution company to upgrade an existing natural gas pipeline to serve the natural gas plant. The lease became effective on March 2, 2019.
On March 28, 2016, the NCUC issued an order approving a CPCN for the new combined-cycle natural gas plants, but denying the CPCN for the contingent simple cycle unit without prejudice to Duke Energy Progress to refile for approval in the future. On March 28, 2018,2019, Duke Energy Progress filed an annual progress report for the construction of the combined-cycle plants with the NCUC, with an estimated cost of $893 million. Site preparation activities for the combined-cycle plants are complete and construction of these plants began in 2017, with an expected in-service date in late 2019.
On October 8, 2018, Duke Energy Progress filed an application with the NCUC for a CPCN to construct the Hot Springs Microgrid Solar and Battery Storage Facility. On November 30, 2018, the NCUC issued an order scheduling hearings, requiring filing of testimony, establishing discovery guidelines and requiring public notice. On February 7, 2019, Duke Energy Progress made a joint filing with the Public Staff, which accepted the Public Staff’s proposed conditions and requested that the NCUC cancel the evidentiary hearing. On February 19, 2019, the NCUC granted the request to cancel the hearing. On March 22, 2019, Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff filed a Joint Proposed Order. On May 10, 2019, the NCUC issued an Order now pending before the NCUC. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcomeGranting Certificate of this matter.Public Convenience and Necessity with Conditions.
The carrying value of the 376-MW Asheville coal-fired plant, including associated ash basin closure costs, of $302$284 million and $327 million is included in Generation facilities to be retired, net on Duke Energy Progress' Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. Duke Energy Progress' request for a regulatory asset at the time of retirement with amortization over a 10-year period was approved by the NCUC on February 23, 2018.



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Duke Energy Florida
Storm Restoration Cost Recovery
In September 2017, Duke Energy Florida’s service territory suffered significant damage from Hurricane Irma, resulting in approximately 1 million customers experiencing outages. In the fourth quarter of 2017, Duke Energy Florida also incurred preparation costs related to Hurricane Nate. On December 28, 2017, Duke Energy Florida filed a petition with the FPSC to recover incremental storm restoration costs for Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate and to replenish the storm reserve. On February 6, 2018, the FPSC approved a stipulation that would apply tax savings resulting from the Tax Act toward storm costs effective January 2018 in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. Storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately mid-2021. On May 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida filed a petition for approval of actual storm restoration costs and associated recovery process related to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate. The petition sought the approval for the recovery in the amount of $510 million in actual recoverable storm restoration costs, including the replenishment of Duke Energy Florida’s storm reserve of $132 million, and the process for recovering these recoverable storm costs. On August 20, 2018, the FPSC approved Duke Energy Florida's unopposed Motion for Continuance filed August 17, 2018, to allow for an evidentiary hearing in this matter. On January 28, 2019, Duke Energy Florida made a supplemental filing to reduce the total storm cost recovery from $510 million to $508 million. On April 3, 2019, the FPSC issued an Order abating all remaining filing dates. On April 9, 2019, Duke Energy Florida filed an unopposed motion to approve a settlement agreement resolving all outstanding issues in this docket. TheOn June 13, 2019, the FPSC has scheduledissued its order approving the hearing to begin on May 21, 2019, to consider thesettlement agreement. The Storm Cost Settlement Agreement filed with the FPSC. If approved, the Storm Cost Settlement Agreement would obligateobligates Duke Energy Florida to capitalize $18 million of storm costs and remove $6 million of operating and maintenance expense, thereby reducing the requested storm cost recovery amount by $24 million. Duke Energy Florida will also implement process changes with respect to storm cost restoration. At March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets included approximately $157$118 million and $217 million, respectively, of recoverable costs under the FPSC's storm rule in Regulatory assets within Current Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets related to storm recovery for Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
In October 2018, Duke Energy Florida’s service territory suffered damage when Hurricane Michael made landfall as a strong Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The storm caused catastrophic damage from wind and storm surge, particularly from Panama City Beach to Mexico Beach, resulting in widespread outages and significant damage to transmission and distribution facilities across the central Florida Panhandle. In response to Hurricane Michael, Duke Energy Florida restored service to approximately 72,000 customers. Total current estimated incremental operation and maintenance and capital costs are $360 million. Approximately $70$82 million and $35 million of the costs are included in Net property, plant and equipment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. Approximately $213$225 million and $165 million of costs represent recoverable costs under the FPSC’s storm rule and Duke Energy Florida's Open Access Transmission Tariff formula rates and are included in Regulatory assets within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.respectively, representing recoverable costs under the FPSC’s storm rule and Duke Energy Florida's OATT formula rates. Additional costs could be incurred in 2019 related to this fourth quarter 2018 storm.
Duke Energy Florida filed a petition with the FPSC on April 30, 2019, to recover the retail portion of incremental storm restoration costs for Hurricane Michael. The estimated recovery amount is approximately $221 millionmillion. On June 11, 2019, the FPSC approved the petition for recovery of incremental storm restoration costs related to be recovered over a 12-month period beginning in July 2019, subject to true up throughHurricane Michael. The FPSC also approved the Storm Surcharge consistent with the provisions of the 2017 Settlement. Concurrently,stipulation Duke Energy Florida filed, for approval a stipulation that would applywhich will allow Duke Energy Florida to use the tax savings resulting from the Tax Act towardto recover these storm costs in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. StormApproved storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately year-end 2021. Duke Energy Florida expects to file actual costs for approval with the FPSC in 2019. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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Tax Act
Pursuant to Duke Energy Florida's 2017 Settlement, on May 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida filed a petition related to the Tax Act, which included revenue requirement impacts of annual tax savings of $134 million and estimated annual amortization of EDIT of $67 million for a total of $201 million. Of this amount, $50 million would be offset by accelerated depreciation of Crystal River 4 and 5 coal units and an estimated $151 million would be offset by Hurricane Irma storm cost recovery as explained in the Storm Restoration Cost Recovery section above. On December 27, 2018, Duke Energy Florida filed actual EDIT balances and amortization based on its 2017 filed tax return. This increased the revenue requirement impact of the amortization of EDIT by $4 million, from $67 million to $71 million, which increased the total storm amortization from $151 million to $155 million. On January 8, 2019, the FPSC approved a joint motion by Duke Energy Florida and the Office of Public Counsel resolving all stipulated positions. As part of that stipulation, Duke Energy Florida agreed to seek a Private Letter Ruling (PLR) from the IRS on its treatment of cost of removal (COR) as mostly protected by tax normalization rules. If the IRS rules that COR is not protected by tax normalization rules, then Duke Energy Florida will make a final adjustment to the amortization of EDIT and an adjustment to the storm recovery amount retroactive to January 2018. The IRS has communicated that it will not issue individual PLRs on the treatment of COR. Rather, the IRS is drafting a notice that will request comments on a number of issues, including COR, and the IRS plans to issue industrywide guidance on those issues. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Solar Base Rate Adjustment
On July 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida petitioned the FPSC to include in base rates the revenue requirements for its first two solar generation projects, the Hamilton Project and the Columbia Project, as authorized by the 2017 Settlement. The Hamilton Project, which was placed into service on December 22, 2018, has an annual retail revenue requirement of $15 millionmillion. At its October 30, 2018, Agenda Conference, the FPSC approved the rate increase related to the Hamilton Project to go into effect beginning with the first billing cycle in January 2019 under its file and the increase wassuspend authority, and revised customer rates became effective in January 2019. The Columbia Project has a projected annual revenue requirement of $14 million and a projected in-service date in early 2020; the associated rate increase would take place with the first month’s billing cycle after the Columbia Project goes into service. At its October 30, 2018, Agenda Conference, the FPSC approved the rate increase related to the Hamilton Project to go into effect beginning with the first billing cycle in January 2019 under its file and suspend authority. On April 2, 2019, the commission approved both solar projects as filed.



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On March 25, 2019, Duke Energy Florida petitioned the FPSC to include in base rates the revenue requirements for its next wave of solar generation projects, the Trenton, Lake Placid and DeBary Solar Projects, as authorized by the 2017 Settlement. The annual retail revenue requirement for the Trenton and Lake Placid Projects is $13 million and $8 million, respectively, with projected in-service dates in the fourth quarter of 2019. The DeBary Project has a projected annual revenue requirement of $11 million and a projected in-service date in the first quarter of 2020. The associated rate increase would take place with the first month’s billing cycle after each solar generation project goes into service. On July 22, 2019, the FPSC issued an order approving Duke Energy Florida's request.
Crystal River Unit 3 Accelerated Decommissioning Filing
On May 29, 2019, Duke Energy Florida entered into a Decommissioning Services Agreement for the accelerated decommissioning of the Crystal River Unit 3 nuclear power station located in Citrus County, Florida, with ADP CR3, LLC and ADP SF1, LLC, each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accelerated Decommissioning Partners, LLC, a joint venture between NorthStar Group Services, Inc. and Orano USA LLC. Closing of this Agreement is contingent upon the approval of the NRC and FPSC. If approved, the decommissioning will be accelerated starting in 2020 and continuing through 2027, rather than the expected time frame under SAFSTOR of starting in 2067 and ending in 2074. Duke Energy Florida expects that the assets of the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund will be sufficient to cover the contract price. On July 10, 2019, Duke Energy Florida petitioned the FPSC for approval of the Agreement. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Duke Energy Ohio
2017 Electric Security Plan
On June 1, 2017, Duke Energy Ohio filed with the PUCO a request for a standard service offer in the form of an ESP. On February 15, 2018, the procedural schedule was suspended to facilitate ongoing settlement discussions. On April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed a Motion to consolidate this proceeding with several other cases pending before the PUCO, including, but not limited to, its Electric Base Rate Case. Additionally, on April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio, along with certain intervenors, filed a Stipulation and Recommendation (Stipulation) with the PUCO resolving certain issues in this proceeding. The term of the ESP would be from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2025, and included continuation of market-based customer rates through competitive procurement processes for generation, continuation and expansion of existing rider mechanisms and proposed new rider mechanisms relating to regulatory mandates, costs incurred to enhance the customer experience and transform the grid and a service reliability rider for vegetation management. The Stipulation established a regulatory model for the next seven years via the approval of the ESP and continued the current model for procuring supply for non-shopping customers, including recovery mechanisms. On December 19, 2018, the PUCO approved the Stipulation without material modification. Several parties filed applications for rehearing. On February 6, 2019, the PUCO granted the parties rehearing. The PUCO issued its Second Entry on Rehearing on July 17, 2019, upholding its December 19, 2018 order and denying all assignments of error raised by the non-stipulating parties. The parties have the ability to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court within 60 days of the July entry. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Electric Base Rate Case
Duke Energy Ohio filed with the PUCO an electric distribution base rate case application and supporting testimony in March 2017. Duke Energy Ohio requested an estimated annual increase of approximately $15 million and a return on equity of 10.4 percent. The application also included requests to continue certain current riders and establish new riders. On September 26, 2017, the PUCO staff filed a report recommending a revenue decrease between approximately $18 million and $29 million and a return on equity between 9.22 percent and 10.24 percent. On April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed a Motion to consolidate this proceeding with several other cases pending before the PUCO. On April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio, along with certain intervenors, filed the Stipulation with the PUCO resolving numerous issues including those in this base rate proceeding. Major components of the Stipulation related to the base distribution rate case included a $19 million decrease in annual base distribution revenue with a return on equity unchanged from the current rate of 9.84 percent based upon a capital structure of 50.75 percent equity and 49.25 percent debt. Upon approval of new rates, Duke Energy Ohio's rider for recovering its initial SmartGrid implementation ended as these costs would be recovered through base rates. The Stipulation also renewed 14 existing riders, some of which were included in the company's ESP, and added two new riders including the Enhanced Service Reliability Rider to recover vegetation management costs not included in base rates, up to $10 million per year (operation and maintenance only) and the PowerForward Rider to recover costs incurred to enhance the customer experience and further transform the grid (operation and maintenance and capital). In addition to the changes in revenue attributable to the Stipulation, Duke Energy Ohio’s capital-related riders, including the Distribution Capital Investments Rider, began to reflect the lower federal income tax rate associated with the Tax Act with updates to customers’ bills beginning April 1, 2018. This change reduced electric revenue by approximately $20 million on an annualized basis. On December 19, 2018, the PUCO approved the Stipulation without material modification. New base rates were implemented effective January 2, 2019. Several parties filed applications for rehearing. On February 6, 2019, the PUCO granted the parties rehearing. The PUCO issued its Second Entry on Rehearing on July 17, 2019, upholding its December 19, 2018 order and denying all assignments of error raised by the non-stipulating parties. The parties have the ability to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court within 60 days of the July entry. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
On March 31, 2017, Duke Energy Ohio filed for approval to adjust its existing price stabilization rider (Rider PSR) to pass through net costs related to its contractual entitlement to capacity and energy from the generating assets owned by OVEC. Duke Energy Ohio sought deferral authority for net costs incurred from April 1, 2017, until the new rates under Rider PSR were put into effect. On April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed a Motion to consolidate this proceeding with several other cases currently pending before the PUCO. Also, on April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio, along with certain intervenors, filed a Stipulation with the PUCO resolving numerous issues including those related to Rider PSR. The Stipulation activated Rider PSR for recovery of net costs incurred from January 1, 2018, through May 2025. On December 19, 2018, the PUCO approved the Stipulation without material modification. The PSR rider became effective April 1, 2019. Several parties filed applications for rehearing. On February 6, 2019, the PUCO granted the parties rehearing. The PUCO issued its Second Entry on Rehearing on July 17, 2019, upholding its December 19, 2018 order and denying all assignments of error raised by the non-stipulating parties. The parties have the ability to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court within 60 days of the July entry. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.



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On July 23, 2019, an Ohio bill was signed into law that will be effective January 1, 2020. Among other things, the bill allows for recovery of prudently incurred costs, net of any revenues, for Ohio Investor-owned utilities that are participants under the OVEC power agreement. The recovery shall be through a non-bypassable rider that is to replace any existing recovery mechanism approved by the PUCO and will remain in place through 2030. The amounts recoverable from customers will be subject to an annual cap, with incremental costs that exceed such cap eligible for deferral and recovery subject to review. See Note 13 for additional discussion of Duke Energy Ohio's ownership interest in OVEC.
Tax Act – Ohio
On July 25, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application to establish a new rider to implement the benefits of the Tax Act for electric distribution customers. The new rider will flow through to customers the benefit of the lower statutory federal tax rate from 35 to 21 percent since January 1, 2018, all future benefits of the lower tax rates and a full refund of deferred income taxes collected at the higher tax rates in prior years. Deferred income taxes subject to normalization rules will be refunded consistent with federal law and deferred income taxes not subject to normalization rules will be refunded over a 10-year period. Duke Energy Ohio's transmission rates reflect lower federal income tax but guidance from FERC on amortization of both protected and unprotected transmission-related EDITs is still pending. On October 24, 2018, the PUCO issued a Finding and Order that, among other things, directed all utilities over which the commission has rate-making authority to file an application to pass the benefits of the Tax Act to customers by January 1, 2019, unless otherwise exempted or directed by the PUCO. Duke Energy Ohio's July 25, 2018, filing for electric distribution operations is consistent with the commission's October 24, 2018, Finding and Order and no further action is needed. On February 20, 2019, the PUCO approved the application without material modification. Rates became effective March 1, 2019.
On December 21, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application to change its base rates and establish a new rider to implement the benefits of the Tax Act for natural gas customers. Duke Energy Ohio requested commission approval to implement the changes and rider effective April 1, 2019. The new rider will flow through to customers the benefit of the lower statutory federal tax rate from 35 to 21 percent since January 1, 2018, all future benefits of the lower tax rates and a full refund of deferred income taxes collected at the higher tax rates in prior years. Deferred income taxes subject to normalization rules will be refunded consistent with federal law and deferred income taxes not subject to normalization rules will be refunded over a 10-year period. The PUCO has not yet ruledestablished a procedural schedule and testimony was filed on the application for changes for natural gas customers.July 31, 2019. An evidentiary hearing will take place on August 7, 2019. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery
On March 28, 2014, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application for recovery of program costs, lost distribution revenue and performance incentives related to its energy efficiency and peak demand reduction programs. These programs are undertaken to comply with environmental mandates set forth in Ohio law. The PUCO approved Duke Energy Ohio’s application but found that Duke Energy Ohio was not permitted to use banked energy savings from previous years in order to calculate the amount of allowed incentive. This conclusion represented a change to the cost recovery mechanism that had been agreed upon by intervenors and approved by the PUCO in previous cases. The PUCO granted the applications for rehearing filed by Duke Energy Ohio and an intervenor. On January 6, 2016, Duke Energy Ohio and the PUCO Staff entered into a stipulation, pending the PUCO's approval, to resolve issues related to performance incentives and the PUCO Staff audit of 2013 costs, among other issues. In December 2015, based upon the stipulation, Duke Energy Ohio re-established approximately $20 million of the revenues that had been previously reversed. On October 26, 2016, the PUCO issued an order approving the stipulation without modification. In December 2016, the PUCO granted the intervenors request for rehearing for the purpose of further review. On April 10, 2019, the PUCO issued an Entry on Rehearing denying the rehearing applications.

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On June 15, 2016, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application for approval of a three-year energy efficiency and peak demand reduction portfolio of programs. A stipulation and modified stipulation were filed on December 22, 2016, and January 27, 2017, respectively. Under the terms of the stipulations, which included support for deferral authority of all costs and a cap on shared savings incentives, Duke Energy Ohio has offered its energy efficiency and peak demand reduction programs throughout 2017. On February 3, 2017, Duke Energy Ohio filed for deferral authority of its costs incurred in 2017 in respect of its proposed energy efficiency and peak demand reduction portfolio. On September 27, 2017, the PUCO issued an order approving a modified stipulation. The modifications impose an annual cap of approximately $38 million on program costs and shared savings incentives combined, but allowed for Duke Energy Ohio to file for a waiver of costs in excess of the cap in 2017. The PUCO approved the waiver request for 2017 up to a total cost of $56 million. On November 21, 2017, the PUCO granted Duke Energy Ohio's and intervenor's applications for rehearing of the September 27, 2017, order. On January 10, 2018, the PUCO denied the Ohio Consumers' Counsel’s application for rehearing of the PUCO order granting Duke Energy Ohio's waiver request; however, a decision on Duke Energy Ohio's application for rehearing remains pending. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
2014 Electric Security Plan
In April 2015, the PUCO modified and approved Duke Energy Ohio's proposed ESP, with a three-year term and an effective date of June 1, 2015. The PUCO approved a competitive procurement process for SSO load, a distribution capital investment rider (Rider DCI) and a tracking mechanism for incremental distribution expenses caused by major storms. The PUCO also approved a placeholder tariff for a price stabilization rider, but denied Duke Energy Ohio's specific request to include Duke Energy Ohio's entitlement to generation from OVEC in the rider at this time; however, the order allows Duke Energy Ohio to submit additional information to request recovery in the future. On May 4, 2015, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application for rehearing requesting the PUCO to modify or amend certain aspects of the order. On May 28, 2015, the PUCO granted all applications for rehearing filed in the case for future consideration. On March 21,30, 2018, the PUCO issuedapproved an order denyingextension of Duke Energy Ohio's issues on rehearing. On April 20, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed a second application for rehearing based upon the commission’s March 21, 2018, Order. On May 16, 2018, the commission issued its third Entry on Rehearing granting in part, and denying in part, Duke Energy Ohio’s rehearing request.
On March 9, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed a motion to extend its then-current ESP, including all terms and conditions thereof, pending approvalexcluding an extension of a new ESP. On May 30, 2018, the PUCO granted the request, with modification. Specifically, the PUCO did not extend the cap applicable to Rider DCI beyond July 31, 2018. Duke Energy Ohio soughtOhio’s Rider DCI. Following rehearing, of this finding. Onon July 25, 2018, the PUCO granted the request and allowed a continuing cap on recovery under Rider DCI. On August 24, 2018, the Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) and the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) filed an Application for Rehearing of the commission's decision. Duke Energy Ohio filed a Memorandum Contra OCC's request forThe orders were upheld on rehearing of the commission's continuation of Rider DCI on September 4, 2018. On September 19, 2018, the PUCO issued an Order granting rehearing on the matter for further consideration. On April 3, 2019, the PUCO issued its Fourth Entry on Rehearing denying the rehearing of OCC andrequested by OMA and upholding its decisionOCC. The time period for parties to continue Rider DCI. Further applicationsfile for rehearing or notices of appeal are due in 60 days. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.has expired.
On May 21,In 2018, the OMA and OCC filed a notice of appealseparate appeals of PUCO's approval of Duke Energy Ohio’s ESP with the Ohio Supreme Court, challenging PUCO's approval of Duke Energy Ohio’s Price Stability Rider as a placeholder and its Rider DCI to recover incremental revenue requirement for distribution capital since Duke Energy Ohio’s last base rate case. On July 16, 2018, the OCC filed its own appeal of Duke Energy Ohio’s ESP with the Ohio Supreme Court raising similar issues to that of the OMA. Duke Energy Ohio filed a Motion to Intervene in the two Ohio Supreme Court appeals. OMA's Supreme Court brief was filed on August 20, 2018. PUCO submitted its brief on October 26, 2018, and Duke Energy Ohio filed its brief on October 29, 2018. The OCC’s Supreme Court brief was filed on October 15, 2018. Duke Energy Ohio filed its brief on December 20, 2018. The PUCO submitted its brief on December 21, 2018. The Ohio Supreme Court issued an order on March 13, 2019, for the appellants to show cause why the appeals should not be dismissed as moot in light of the commission’s approval of Duke Energy Ohio’s current ESP. The OCC and OMA made the requested filings on March 20, 2019, and Duke Energy Ohio filed its response on March 27, 2019. On May 8, 2019,Subsequent to OCC and OMA making the requested filings, the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the appeals as moot.moot on May 8, 2019.



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Natural Gas Pipeline Extension
Duke Energy Ohio is proposing to install a new natural gas pipeline (the Central Corridor Project) in its Ohio service territory to increase system reliability and enable the retirement of older infrastructure. Duke Energy Ohio currently estimates the pipeline development costs and construction activities will range from $163 million to $245 million in direct costs (excluding overheads and AFUDC). On January 20, 2017, Duke Energy Ohio filed an amended application with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) for approval of one of two proposed routes. A public hearing was held on June 15, 2017. In April 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed a motion with OPSB to establish a procedural schedule and filed supplemental information supporting its application. On December 18, 2018, the OPSB established a procedural schedule that included a local public hearing on March 21, 2019. An evidentiary hearing began on April 9, 2019, and concluded on April 11, 2019. Briefs are duewere filed on May 13, 2019, withand reply briefs duewere filed on June 10, 2019. If approved, construction of the pipeline extension is expected to be completed before the 2021/2022 winter season. Duke Energy Ohio expects a decision by the end of 2019. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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2012 Natural Gas Rate Case/MGP Cost Recovery
As part of its 2012 natural gas base rate case, Duke Energy Ohio has approval to defer and recover costs related to environmental remediation at two sites (East End and West End) that housed former MGP operations. Duke Energy Ohio has made annual applications for recovery of these deferred costs. Duke Energy Ohio is currently recovering approximately $55 million in environmental remediation costs between 2009 through 2012 through a separate rider, Rider MGP. Duke Energy Ohio has made annual applications with the PUCO to recover its incremental remediation costs consistent with the PUCO’s directive in Duke Energy Ohio’s 2012 natural gas rate case. To date, the PUCO has not ruled on Duke Energy Ohio’s annual applications for the calendar years 2013 through 2017. On September 28, 2018, the staff of the PUCO issued a report recommending a disallowance of approximately $12 million of the $26 million in MGP remediation costs incurred between 2013 through 2017 that staff believes are not eligible for recovery. Staff interprets the PUCO’s 2012 Order granting Duke Energy Ohio recovery of MGP remediation as limiting the recovery to work directly on the East End and West End sites. On October 30, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio filed reply comments objecting to the staff’s recommendations and explaining, among other things, the obligation Duke Energy Ohio has under Ohio law to remediate all areas impacted by the former MGPs and not just physical property that housed the former plants and equipment. To date, the PUCO has not issued a procedural schedule and has not ruled on Duke Energy Ohio’s applications. On March 29, 2019, Duke Energy Ohio filed its annual application to recover incremental remediation expense for the calendar year 2018.2018 seeking recovery of approximately $20 million in remediation costs. On July 12, 2019, the staff recommended a disallowance of approximately $11 million for work that staff believes occurred in areas not authorized for recovery. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
The 2012 PUCO order also contained conditional deadlines for completing the MGP environmental investigation and remediation costs at the MGP sites. Subsequent to the order, the deadline was extended to December 31, 2019. On May 10, 2019, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application requesting a continuation of its existing deferral authority for MGP remediation and investigation that must occur after December 31, 2019. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Duke Energy Kentucky Natural Gas Base Rate Case
On August 31, 2018, Duke Energy Kentucky filed an application with the KPSC requesting an increase in natural gas base rates of approximately $11 million, an approximate 11.1 percent average increase across all customer classes. The increase was net of approximately $5 million in annual savings as a result of the Tax Act. The drivers for this case are capital invested since Duke Energy Kentucky’s last rate case in 2009. Duke Energy Kentucky also sought implementation of a Weather Normalization Adjustment Mechanism, amortization of regulatory assets and to implement the impacts of the Tax Act, prospectively. On January 30, 2019, Duke Energy Kentucky entered into a settlement agreement with the Attorney General of Kentucky, the only intervenor in the case. The settlement provided for an approximate $7 million increase in natural gas base revenue, a return on equity of 9.7 percent and approval of the proposed Weather Normalization Mechanism. A hearing was held on February 5, 2019. The commission issued its Order approving the settlement without material modification on March 27, 2019. Revised customer rates were effective April 1, 2019.
Duke Energy Kentucky Electric Base Rate Case
On August 1, 2019, Duke Energy Kentucky filed a notice with the KPSC of its intent to file a general electric rate case application no earlier than 30 days from the notice submittal date.
Duke Energy Indiana
2019 Indiana Rate Case
On July 2, 2019, Duke Energy Indiana filed a general rate case with the IURC, its first general rate case in Indiana in 16 years, for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $395 million, which represents an approximate 15 percent increase in retail revenues. The rate increase is driven by strategic investments to generate cleaner electricity, improve reliability and serve a growing customer base. The request is premised upon a Duke Energy Indiana rate base of $10.2 billion as of December 31, 2018, and adjusted for projected changes through December 31, 2020. Hearings are expected to commence in early 2020, with rates to be effective by mid-2020. Duke Energy Indiana cannot predict the outcome of this matter.



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FERC Transmission Return on Equity Complaint
Customer groups have filed with the FERC complaints against MISO and its transmission-owning members, including Duke Energy Indiana, alleging, among other things, that the current base rate of return on equity earned by MISO transmission owners of 12.38 percent is unjust and unreasonable. The complaints claim, among other things, that the current base rate of return on equity earned by MISO transmission owners should be reduced to 8.67 percent. On January 5, 2015, the FERC issued an order accepting the MISO transmission owners' adder of 0.50 percent to the base rate of return on equity based on participation in an RTO subject to it being applied to a return on equity that is shown to be just and reasonable in the pending return on equity complaints. On December 22, 2015, the presiding FERC ALJ in the first complaint issued an Initial Decision in which the base rate of return on equity was set at 10.32 percent. On September 28, 2016, the Initial Decision in the first complaint was affirmed by FERC, but is subject to rehearing requests. On June 30, 2016, the presiding FERC ALJ in the second complaint issued an Initial Decision setting the base rate of return on equity at 9.70 percent. The Initial Decision in the second complaint is pending FERC review. On April 14, 2017, the D.C. Circuit Court, in Emera Maine v. FERC, reversed and remanded certain aspects of the methodology employed by FERC to establish rates of return on equity. On October 16, 2018, FERC issued an order in response to the Emera remand proceeding proposing a new method for determining whether an existing return on equity is unjust and unreasonable, and a new process for determining a just and reasonable return on equity. On November 14, 2018, FERC directed parties to the MISO complaints to file briefs on how the new process for determining return on equity proposed in the Emera proceeding should be applied to the complaints involving the MISO transmission owners’ return on equity. Initial briefs were filed on February 13, 2019, and reply briefs were filed April 10, 2019. Duke Energy Indiana currently believes these matters will not have a material impact on its results of operations, cash flows and financial position.
Edwardsport Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Plant
On September 20, 2018, Duke Energy Indiana, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the Duke Industrial Group and Nucor Steel – Indiana entered into a settlement agreement to resolve IGCC ratemaking issues for calendar years 2018 and 2019. The agreement will remain in effect until new rates are established in Duke Energy Indiana's next base rate case, which is expectedwas filed on July 2, 2019, with rates to be filed in mid-2019 with rates effective in mid-2020. It addressed the pending Edwardsport filing at the commission and eliminated the need for future filings until the overall rate case. The settlement is subject to IURC approval. An evidentiary hearing was held in December 2018, and on June 5, 2019, the IURC issued an IURC Order is expected in May 2019. Duke Energy Indiana cannot predictapproving the outcome of this matter.2018 Settlement Agreement.
Piedmont
North Carolina Integrity Management Rider Filing
On April 30, 2019, Piedmont filed a petition under the IMR mechanism to update rates, based on the eligible capital investments closed to integrity and safety projects over the six-month period ending March 31, 2019. The NCUC approved the petition on May 29, 2019, and rates became effective June 1, 2019. The effect of the update was an increase to annual revenues of approximately $9 million.
Tennessee Integrity Management Rider Filing
In November 2018, Piedmont filed a petition with the TPUC under the IMR mechanism to collect an additional $3 million in annual revenues, effective January 2019, based on the eligible capital investments closed to integrity and safety projects over the 12-month period ending October 31, 2018. A hearing on the matter was held on March 11, 2019. On May 20, 2019, the TPUC approved Piedmont's IMR application as filed and a decision is expected in Mayrevised customer rates were effective June 1, 2019.

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2019 North Carolina Rate Case
On April 1, 2019, Piedmont filed an application with the NCUC, its first general rate case in North Carolina in six years, for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $83 million, which represents an approximate 9 percent increase in retail revenues. The rate increase is driven by significant infrastructure upgrade investments (plant additions) since the last general rate case, offset by savings that customers will begin receiving due to federal and state tax reform. Approximately half of the plant additions being rolled into rate base are categories of plant investment not covered under the IMR mechanism, which was originally approved as part of the 2013 North Carolina Rate Case. Piedmont anticipates the NCUC will schedule theAn evidentiary hearing for late summer/early fallis scheduled to begin on August 19, 2019, which would enable the rate change arising from this proceeding to take effectand a decision and revised customer rates are expected by the end of 2019. Piedmont cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC
On September 2, 2014, Duke Energy, Dominion Resources (Dominion), Piedmont and Southern Company Gas announced the formation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (ACP) to build and own the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP pipeline), an approximately 600-mile interstate natural gas pipeline running from West Virginia to North Carolina. The ACP pipeline is designed to meet, in part, the needs identified by Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Piedmont. Dominion will be responsible for building and operating the ACP pipeline and holds a leading ownership percentage in ACP of 48 percent. Duke Energy owns a 47 percent interest, which is accounted for as an equity method investment through its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment. Southern Company Gas maintains a 5 percent interest. See Note 13 for additional information related to Duke Energy's ownership interest. Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Piedmont, among others, will be customers of the pipeline. Purchases will be made under several 20-year supply contracts, subject to state regulatory approval.



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In 2018, the FERC issued a series of Notices to Proceed, which authorized the project to begin certain construction-related activities along the pipeline route, including supply header and compressors. On May 11, 2018, and October 19, 2018, FERC issued Notices to Proceed allowing full construction activities in all areas of West Virginia except in the Monongahela National Forest. On July 24, 2018, FERC issued a Notice to Proceed allowing full construction activities along the project route in North Carolina. On October 19, 2018, the conditions to effectiveness of the Virginia 401 water quality certification were satisfied. Immediately following receipt of the Virginia 401 certification, ACP filed a request for FERC to issue a Notice to Proceed with full construction activities in Virginia. We appreciate the professional and collaborative process by the permitting agencies designed to ensure that this critical energy infrastructure project will meet the stringent environmental standards required by law and regulation.
ACP is the subject of challenges in state and federal courts and agencies, including, among others, challenges of the project’s biological opinion (BiOp) and incidental take statement (ITS), crossings of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and the Monongahela and George Washington National Forests, the project’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 permit, the Virginia conditional 401 water quality certification, the project's air permit for a compressor station at Buckingham, Virginia, the FERC Environmental Impact Statement order and the FERC order approving the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Each of these challenges alleges non-compliance on the part of federal and state permitting authorities and adverse ecological consequences if the project is permitted to proceed. Since December 2018, notable developments in these challenges include a stay in December 2018 issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Fourth Circuit) and the same court's ultimate vacatur of the project's biological opinionBiOp and ITS (which stay has halted most project construction activity), a Fourth Circuit decision vacating the project's permits to cross the Monongahela and George Washington National Forests and the Appalachian Trail, the Fourth Circuit's remand to USACE of ACP's Huntington District 404 verification and the Fourth Circuit’s remand to the National Park Service of the ACP’s Blue Ridge Parkway right-of-way. ACP is vigorously defending these challenges and coordinating with the federal and state authorities which are the direct parties to the challenges. ACP and federal agencies are coordinating on a potential appealThe Solicitor General of the Fourth Circuit’s recent ruling vacatingUnited States and ACP filed petitions for certiorari to the project’s permit to crossSupreme Court of the United States on June 25, 2019, regarding the Appalachian Trail.Trail crossing and anticipate a decision in October 2019 from the Supreme Court of the United States as to whether it will hear the case. ACP is also evaluating possible legislative remedies to this issue. On July 26, 2019, the Fourth Circuit issued an order vacating ACP's BiOp and administrative remedies. On May 9, 2019, ACP,ITS, finding that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) had reached arbitrary conclusions in issuing the vacated BiOp and the DepartmentITS. In anticipation of Justice will present arguments beforesuch an order by the Fourth Circuit, supportingACP and the project’s stayed biological opinionFWS commenced work in mid-May of 2019 to set the basis for a reissued BiOp and ITS. ACP continues coordinating and working with FWS and other parties in preparation for a reissuance of the BiOp and ITS.
The delays resulting from the legal challenges described above have impacted the cost and schedule for the project. As a result, project cost estimates have increased to $7.0 billion to $7.8 billion, excluding financing costs. ACP expects to achieve a late 2020 in-service date for key segments of the project, while it expects the remainder to extend into 2021. Abnormal weather, work delays (including delays due to judicial or regulatory action) and other conditions may result in cost or schedule modifications in the future.
Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC
Duke Energy owns a 24 percent ownership interest in Constitution, which is accounted for as an equity method investment. Constitution is a natural gas pipeline project slated to transport natural gas supplies from the Marcellus supply region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. The pipeline will be constructed and operated by Williams Partners L.P., which has a 41 percent ownership share. The remaining interest is held by Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation and WGL Holdings, Inc. Before the permitting delays discussed below, Duke Energy's total anticipated contributions were approximately $229 million. As a result of the permitting delays and project uncertainty, total anticipated contributions by Duke Energy can no longer be reasonably estimated. Since April 2016, with the actions of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Constitution stopped construction and discontinued capitalization of future development costs until the project's uncertainty is resolved.
In December 2014, Constitution received approval from the FERC to construct and operate the proposed pipeline. However, on April 22, 2016, the NYSDEC denied Constitution’s application for a necessary water quality certification for the New York portion of the Constitution pipeline. Constitution filed a series of legal actions challenging the legality and appropriateness of the NYSDEC’s decision, culminating in an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States, which appeal was denied on April 30, 2018. In addition, in October 2017, Constitution filed a petition for declaratory order requesting FERC to find that the NYSDEC waived its rights to issue a Section 401 water quality certification by not acting on Constitution's application within a reasonable period of time as required by statute, which petition was denied on January 11, 2018.

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On January 25, 2019, the D.C. Circuit Court rendered a decision in Hoopa Valley Tribe v. FERC that withdrawal and resubmission of an application for a Section 401 water quality certification constituted a waiver by the relevant state agency when such withdrawals and resubmissions were intended to extend the one-year limit on accepting or rejecting such an application. As Constitution had made similar arguments in its 2018 petition to FERC for a declaratory order, on April 1, 2019, Constitution filed a new petition for declaratory order requesting FERC find a waiver on the part of NYSDEC in accordance with the D.C. Circuit Court’s newly established precedent. On May 1, 2019, Constitution filed its response to supplemental pleadings filed by NYSDEC and others in this proceeding. A FERC response is expected later this year.
Constitution is currently unable to approximate an in-service date for the project due to the NYSDEC's denial of the water quality certification. The Constitution partners remain committed to the project and are evaluating next steps to move the project forward. On June 25, 2018, Constitution filed with FERC a Request for Extension of Time until December 2, 2020, for construction of the project. On November 5, 2018, FERC issued an Order Granting Extension of Time.
During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, Duke Energy recorded an OTTI of $55 million within Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The charge represented the excess carrying value over the estimated fair value of the project, which was based on a Level 3 Fair Value measurement that was determined from the income approach using discounted cash flows. The impairment was primarily due to actions taken by the courts and regulators to uphold the NYSDEC's denial of the certification and uncertainty associated with the remaining legal and regulatory challenges.
See Note 13 for additional information related to ownership interest and carrying value of the investment.



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Potential Coal Plant Retirements
The Subsidiary Registrants periodically file IRPs with their state regulatory commissions. The IRPs provide a view of forecasted energy needs over a long term (10 to 20 years) and options being considered to meet those needs. IRPs filed by the Subsidiary Registrants included planning assumptions to potentially retire certain coal-fired generating facilities in North Carolina and Indiana earlier than their current estimated useful lives primarily because facilities do not have the requisite emission control equipment to meet regulatory requirements expected to apply in the near future.lives. Duke Energy continues to evaluate the potential need to retire these coal-fired generating facilities earlier than the current estimated useful lives and plans to seek regulatory recovery for amounts that would not be otherwise recovered when any of these assets are retired.
The table below contains the net carrying value of generating facilities planned for retirement or included in recent IRPs as evaluated for potential retirement due to a lack of requisite environmental control equipment.retirement. Dollar amounts in the table below are included in Net property, plant and equipment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and exclude capitalized asset retirement costs.
  Remaining Net
  Remaining Net
Capacity
 Book Value
Capacity
 Book Value
(in MW)
 (in millions)
(in MW)
 (in millions)
Duke Energy Carolinas      
Allen Steam Station Units 1-3(a)
585
 $159
585
 156
Duke Energy Indiana      
Gallagher Units 2 and 4(b)
280
 120
280
 118
Gibson Units 1-5(c)
3,132
 1,960
Cayuga Units 1-2(c)
1,005
 983
Total Duke Energy865
 $279
5,002
 $3,217
(a)Duke Energy Carolinas will retire Allen Steam Station Units 1 through 3 by December 31, 2024, as part of the resolution of a lawsuit involving alleged New Source Review violations.
(b)Duke Energy Indiana committed to either retire or stop burning coal at Gallagher Units 2 and 4 by December 31, 2022, as part of the 2016 settlement of Edwardsport IGCC matters.
(c)On July 1, 2019, Duke Energy Indiana filed its 2018 IRP with the IURC. The 2018 IRP included scenarios evaluating the potential retirement of coal-fired generating units at Gibson and Cayuga. The rate case filed July 2, 2019, includes proposed depreciation rates reflecting retirement dates from 2026 to 2038.
Refer to the "Western Carolinas Modernization Plan" discussion above for details of Duke Energy Progress' planned retirements.
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
ENVIRONMENTAL
The Duke Energy Registrants are subject to federal, state and local regulations regarding air and water quality, hazardous and solid waste disposal, coal ash and other environmental matters. These regulations can be changed from time to time, imposing new obligations on the Duke Energy Registrants. The following environmental matters impact all of the Duke Energy Registrants.

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Remediation Activities
In addition to AROs recorded as a result of various environmental regulations, the Duke Energy Registrants are responsible for environmental remediation at various sites. These include certain properties that are part of ongoing operations and sites formerly owned or used by Duke Energy entities. These sites are in various stages of investigation, remediation and monitoring. Managed in conjunction with relevant federal, state and local agencies, remediation activities vary based upon site conditions and location, remediation requirements, complexity and sharing of responsibility. If remediation activities involve joint and several liability provisions, strict liability, or cost recovery or contribution actions, the Duke Energy Registrants could potentially be held responsible for environmental impacts caused by other potentially responsible parties and may also benefit from insurance policies or contractual indemnities that cover some or all cleanup costs. Liabilities are recorded when losses become probable and are reasonably estimable. The total costs that may be incurred cannot be estimated because the extent of environmental impact, allocation among potentially responsible parties, remediation alternatives and/or regulatory decisions have not yet been determined at all sites. Additional costs associated with remediation activities are likely to be incurred in the future and could be significant. Costs are typically expensed as Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations unless regulatory recovery of the costs is deemed probable.



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The following tables contain information regarding reserves for probable and estimable costs related to the various environmental sites. These reserves are recorded in Accounts Payable within Current Liabilities and Other within Other Noncurrent Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Balance at beginning of period$77
 $11
 $11
 $4
 $6
 $48
 $5
 $2
Provisions/adjustments(2) 2
 2
 1
 2
 (6) 
 
Cash reductions(8) 
 
 
 
 (8) 
 
Balance at end of period$67
 $13
 $13
 $5
 $8
 $34
 $5
 $2
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Balance at beginning of period$81
 $10
 $15
 $3
 $12
 $47
 $5
 $2
Provisions/adjustments4
 1
 3
 1
 1
 
 1
 
Cash reductions(5) 
 (2) (1) (1) (3) 
 
Balance at end of period$80
 $11
 $16
 $3
 $12
 $44
 $6
 $2
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Balance at beginning of period$77
 $11
 $11
 $4
 $6
 $48
 $5
 $2
Provisions/adjustments9
 4
 3
 2
 1
 2
 
 
Cash reductions(22) (3) (1) (1) 
 (18) 
 
Balance at end of period$64
 $12
 $13
 $5
 $7
 $32
 $5
 $2
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Balance at beginning of period$81
 $10
 $15
 $3
 $12
 $47
 $5
 $2
Provisions/adjustments1
 2
 2
 2
 (1) (3) 1
 
Cash reductions(14) (1) (2) (1) (1) (9) (1) 
Balance at end of period$68
 $11
 $15
 $4
 $10
 $35
 $5
 $2

Additional losses in excess of recorded reserves that could be incurred for the stages of investigation, remediation and monitoring for environmental sites that have been evaluated at this time are not material except as presented in the table below.
(in millions) 
Duke Energy$51
Duke Energy Carolinas12
Duke Energy Ohio29
Piedmont2
(in millions) 
Duke Energy$45
Duke Energy Carolinas12
Duke Energy Ohio22
Piedmont2

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LITIGATION
Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress
NCDEQ Closure Litigation
The Coal Ash Act requires CCR surface impoundments in North Carolina to be closed, with the closure method and timing based on a risk ranking classification determined by legislation or state regulators. The NCDEQ previously classified the impoundments at Allen, Belews Creek, Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro as low risk and Duke Energy expected to close those sites through a combination of a cap system and a groundwater monitoring system. However, on April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination (NCDEQ's April 1 Order) requiring Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments at these facilities. On April 26, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed Petitions for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ’s determinationNCDEQ's April 1 Order. On May 9, 2019, NCDEQ issued a supplemental order requiring that all ash basins mustclosure plans be excavated.submitted on December 31, 2019, but providing that the corrective action plans are not due until March 31, 2020. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed amended petitions on May 24, 2019, incorporating the May 9, 2019 order.
On June 14, 2019, NCDEQ filed a motion to dismiss several claims in Duke Energy Carolinas' and Duke Energy Progress' appeals. On August 2, 2019, the court entered an order granting NCDEQ's motion to dismiss several of the claims. The lawsuit will proceed on the remaining issues, including whether the NCDEQ's decision was arbitrary and capricious. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Coal Ash Insurance Coverage Litigation
In March 2017, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a civil action in North Carolina Superior Court against various insurance providers. The lawsuit seeks payment for coal ash-related liabilities covered by third-party liability insurance policies. The insurance policies were issued between 1971 and 1986 and provide third-party liability insurance for property damage. The civil action seeks damages for breach of contract and indemnification for costs arising from the Coal Ash Act and the EPA CCR rule at 15 coal-fired plants in North Carolina and South Carolina. On January 23,May 14, 2019, the court granted the parties’ joint motion for a four-monthan extension of stay, of the proceedings, until June 3,September 15, 2019, to allow the parties to discuss potential resolution. If the case is not fully resolved at that time, litigation will resume. The trial remainsis now scheduled for August 2020.February 2021. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.



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NCDEQ State Enforcement Actions
In the first quarter of 2013, the SELC sent notices of intent to sue Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress related to alleged CWA violations from coal ash basins at two of their coal-fired power plants in North Carolina. The NCDEQ filed enforcement actions against Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress alleging violations of water discharge permits and North Carolina groundwater standards. The cases have been consolidated and are being heard before a single judge in the North Carolina Superior Court.
On August 16, 2013, the NCDEQ filed an enforcement action against Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress related to their remaining plants in North Carolina, alleging violations of the CWA and violations of the North Carolina groundwater standards. Both of these cases have been assigned to the judge handling the enforcement actions discussed above. SELC is representing several environmental groups who have been permitted to intervene in these cases.
The court issued orders in 2016 granting Motions for Partial Summary Judgment for seven of the 14 North Carolina plants named in the enforcement actions. On February 13, 2017, the court issued an order denying motions for partial summary judgment brought by both the environmental groups and Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress for the remaining seven plants. On March 15, 2017, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a Notice of Appeal with the North Carolina Court of Appeals to challenge the trial court’s order. The parties were unable to reach an agreement at mediation in April 2017 and submitted briefs to the trial court on remaining issues to be tried. On August 1, 2018, the Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal and the matter is proceeding before the trial court. In light of the NCDEQ's determination that all ash basins must be excavated,April 1 Order, on April 29, 2019, the court decided to stay any activity in the case until August 2019, at which time the court will hold another status conference. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Federal Citizens Suits
On June 13, 2016, the RRBA filed a federal citizen suit in the Middle District of North Carolina alleging unpermitted discharges to surface water and groundwater violations at the Mayo Plant. On August 19, 2016, Duke Energy Progress filed a Motion to Dismiss. On April 26, 2017, the court entered an order dismissing four of the claims in the federal citizen suit. Two claims relating to alleged violations of NPDES permit provisions survived the motion to dismiss, and Duke Energy Progress filed its response on May 10, 2017. Duke Energy Progress and RRBA each filed motions for summary judgment on March 23, 2018. The court has not yet ruled on these motions.
On May 16, 2017, RRBA filed a federal citizen suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, which asserts two claims relating to alleged violations of NPDES permit provisions at the Roxboro Plant and one claim relating to the use of nearby water bodies. Duke Energy Progress and RRBA each filed motions for summary judgment on April 17, 2018, and the court has not yet ruled on these motions.
On May 8, 2018, on motion from Duke Energy Progress, the court ordered trial in both of the above matters to be consolidated. On April 5, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a motion to stay the case following the NCDEQ’s determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. On April 19,August 2, 2019, the court entered anordered that this case is stayed and shall remain stayed pending further order stayingfrom the case through August 7, 2019, at which time the court will hold a status conference.court.
On December 5, 2017, various parties filed a federal citizen suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina for alleged violations at Duke Energy Carolinas' Belews Creek under the CWA. Duke Energy Carolinas' answer to the complaint was filed on August 27, 2018. On October 10, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas filed Motions to Dismiss for lack of standing, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and Motion to Stay Discovery. On January 9, 2019, the court entered an order denying Duke Energy Carolinas' motion to stay discovery. There has been no ruling on the other pending motions. On April 5, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a motion to stay the case following the NCDEQ’s determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. On April 19,August 2, 2019, the court entered anordered that this case is stayed and shall remain stayed pending further order stayingfrom the case through August 7, 2019, at which time the court will hold a status conference.court.
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Asbestos-related Injuries and Damages Claims
Duke Energy Carolinas has experienced numerous claims for indemnification and medical cost reimbursement related to asbestos exposure. These claims relate to damages for bodily injuries alleged to have arisen from exposure to or use of asbestos in connection with construction and maintenance activities conducted on its electric generation plants prior to 1985. As of March 31,June 30, 2019, there were 139145 asserted claims for non-malignant cases with cumulative relief sought of up to $34$38 million, and 5750 asserted claims for malignant cases with cumulative relief sought of up to $18$16 million. Based on Duke Energy Carolinas’ experience, it is expected that the ultimate resolution of most of these claims likely will be less than the amount claimed.
Duke Energy Carolinas has recognized asbestos-related reserves of $617$607 million at March 31,June 30, 2019, and $630 million at December 31, 2018. These reserves are classified in Other within Other Noncurrent Liabilities and Other within Current Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These reserves are based upon Duke Energy Carolinas' best estimate for current and future asbestos claims through 2038 and are recorded on an undiscounted basis. In light of the uncertainties inherent in a longer-term forecast, management does not believe they can reasonably estimate the indemnity and medical costs that might be incurred after 2038 related to such potential claims. It is possible Duke Energy Carolinas may incur asbestos liabilities in excess of the recorded reserves.
Duke Energy Carolinas has third-party insurance to cover certain losses related to asbestos-related injuries and damages above an aggregate self-insured retention. Duke Energy Carolinas’ cumulative payments began to exceed the self-insured retention in 2008. Future payments up to the policy limit will be reimbursed by the third-party insurance carrier. The insurance policy limit for potential future insurance recoveries indemnification and medical cost claim payments is $764 million in excess of the self-insured retention. Receivables for insurance recoveries were $739 million at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. These amounts are classified in Other within Other Noncurrent Assets and Receivables within Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Duke Energy Carolinas is not aware of any uncertainties regarding the legal sufficiency of insurance claims. Duke Energy Carolinas believes the insurance recovery asset is probable of recovery as the insurance carrier continues to have a strong financial strength rating.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCOMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida
Spent Nuclear Fuel Matters
On October 16, 2014,June 18, 2018, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida sued the U.S. in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.Claims for damages incurred for the period 2014 through 2018. The lawsuit claimed the Department of Energy breached a contract in failing to accept spent nuclear fuel under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 and asserted damages for the cost of on-site storage. On June 22, 2018,storage in the amount of $100 million and $203 million for Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida, filedrespectively. Discovery is ongoing and a complaint for damages incurred for 2014 through first quarter 2018.trial is expected to occur in 2020.
Duke Energy Florida
Fluor Contract Litigation
On January 29, 2019, Fluor filed a breach of contract lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Duke Energy Florida related to an EPC agreement for the combined-cycle natural gas plant in Citrus County, Florida. Fluor filed an amended complaint on February 13, 2019. Fluor’s multicount complaint seeks civil, statutory and contractual remedies related to Duke Energy Florida’s $67 million draw in early 2019, on Fluor’s letter of credit and offset of invoiced amounts. Duke Energy Florida moved to dismiss all counts of Fluor's amended complaint, and on April 16, 2019, the court dismissed Fluor's complaint without prejudice. On April 26, 2019, Fluor filed a second amended complaint. Duke Energy Florida is attempting to recover from Fluor $110 million in additional costs incurred by Duke Energy Florida.
On August 1, 2019, Duke Energy Florida cannot predictand Fluor reached a settlement to resolve the outcomepending litigation and other outstanding issues related to completing the Citrus County combined-cycle plant. The terms of this matter.the settlement will not have a material impact on Duke Energy Florida's results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Other Litigation and Legal Proceedings
The Duke Energy Registrants are involved in other legal, tax and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which involve significant amounts. The Duke Energy Registrants believe the final disposition of these proceedings will not have a material effect on their results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
The table below presents recorded reserves based on management’s best estimate of probable loss for legal matters, excluding asbestos-related reserves discussed above. Reserves are classified on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other within Other Noncurrent Liabilities and Other within Current Liabilities. The reasonably possible range of loss in excess of recorded reserves is not material, other than as described above.
(in millions)June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Reserves for Legal Matters   
Duke Energy$64
 $65
Duke Energy Carolinas7
 9
Progress Energy55
 54
Duke Energy Progress14
 12
Duke Energy Florida24
 24
Piedmont1
 1
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Reserves for Legal Matters   
Duke Energy$66
 $65
Duke Energy Carolinas8
 9
Progress Energy57
 54
Duke Energy Progress15
 12
Duke Energy Florida24
 24
Piedmont1
 1

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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
General
As part of their normal business, the Duke Energy Registrants are party to various financial guarantees, performance guarantees and other contractual commitments to extend guarantees of credit and other assistance to various subsidiaries, investees and other third parties. These guarantees involve elements of performance and credit risk, which are not fully recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and have unlimited maximum potential payments. However, the Duke Energy Registrants do not believe these guarantees will have a material effect on their results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In addition, the Duke Energy Registrants enter into various fixed-price, noncancelable commitments to purchase or sell power or natural gas, take-or-pay arrangements, transportation, or throughput agreements and other contracts that may or may not be recognized on their respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Some of these arrangements may be recognized at fair value on their respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets if such contracts meet the definition of a derivative and the NPNS exception does not apply. In most cases, the Duke Energy Registrants’ purchase obligation contracts contain provisions for price adjustments, minimum purchase levels and other financial commitments.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSLEASES


5. LEASES
As described in Note 1, Duke Energy adopted the revised accounting guidance for Leaseseffective January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective method of adoption, which does not require restatement of prior year reported results. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of ROU assets and operating lease liabilities as follows:
 As of January 1, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
ROU assets$1,750
 $153
 $863
 $407
 $456
 $23
 $61
 $26
Operating lease liabilities – current205
 28
 96
 35
 61
 1
 4
 4
Operating lease liabilities – noncurrent1,504
 127
 766
 371
 395
 22
 58
 25

As part of its operations, Duke Energy leases certain aircraft, space on communication towers, industrial equipment, fleet vehicles, fuel transportation (barges and railcars), land and office space under various terms and expiration dates. Additionally, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Indiana have finance leases related to firm natural gas pipeline transportation capacity. Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida have entered into certain PPAs, which are classified as finance and operating leases.
Duke Energy has certain lease agreements, which include variable lease payments that are based on the usage of an asset. These variable lease payments are not included in the measurement of the ROU assets or operating lease liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Certain Duke Energy lease agreements include options for renewal and early termination. The intent to renew a lease varies depending on the lease type and asset. Renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised are included in the lease measurements. The decision to terminate a lease early is dependent on various economic factors. No termination options have been in included in any of the lease measurements.
Duke Energy operates various renewable energy projects and sells the generated output to utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities and commercial and industrial customers through long-term PPAs. In certain situations, these PPAs and the associated renewable energy projects qualify as operating leases. Rental income from these leases is accounted for as Nonregulated electric and other revenues in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. There are no minimum lease payments as all payments are contingent based on actual electricity generated by the renewable energy projects. Contingent lease payments were $64$72 million and $136 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2019.June 30, 2019, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2019, renewable energy projects owned by Duke Energy and accounted for as operating leases had a cost basis of $3,345$3,344 million and accumulated depreciation of $631$661 million. These assets are principally classified as nonregulated electric generation and transmission assets.


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The following table presents the components of lease expense.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Operating lease expense(a)
$72
 $12
 $42
 $19
 $23
 $3
 $5
 $1
$73
 $11
 $40
 $17
 $23
 $3
 $5
 $2
Short-term lease expense(a)
7
 2
 3
 1
 2
 
 1
 
6
 2
 4
 2
 2
 1
 
 
Variable lease expense(a)
11
 8
 2
 1
 1
 
 
 
10
 4
 5
 2
 3
 
 
 
Finance lease expense                              
Amortization of leased assets(b)
27
 1
 3
 1
 2
 
 
 
29
 1
 5
 1
 4
 1
 
 
Interest on lease liabilities(c)
17
 4
 6
 4
 2
 
 
 
20
 3
 13
 10
 3
 
 1
 
Total finance lease expense44
 5
 9
 5
 4
 
 
 
49
 4
 18
 11
 7
 1
 1
 
Total lease expense$134
 $27
 $56
 $26
 $30
 $3
 $6
 $1
$138
 $21
 $67
 $32
 $35
 $5
 $6
 $2
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Operating lease expense(a)
$145
 $23
 $82
 $36
 $46
 $6
 $10
 $3
Short-term lease expense(a)
13
 4
 7
 3
 4
 1
 1
 
Variable lease expense(a)
21
 12
 7
 3
 4
 
 
 
Finance lease expense               
Amortization of leased assets(b)
56
 2
 8
 2
 6
 1
 
 
Interest on lease liabilities(c)
37
 7
 19
 14
 5
 
 1
 
Total finance lease expense93
 9
 27
 16
 11
 1
 1
 
Total lease expense$272
 $48
 $123
 $58
 $65
 $8
 $12
 $3
(a)Included in Operations, maintenance and other or, for barges and railcars, Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(b)Included in Depreciation and amortization on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(c)Included in Interest Expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table presents rental expense for operating leases, as reported under the old lease standard. These amounts are included in Operation, maintenance and other and Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(in millions)Year Ended December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$268
Duke Energy Carolinas49
Progress Energy143
Duke Energy Progress75
Duke Energy Florida68
Duke Energy Ohio13
Duke Energy Indiana21
Piedmont11




(in millions)Year Ended December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$268
Duke Energy Carolinas49
Progress Energy143
Duke Energy Progress75
Duke Energy Florida68
Duke Energy Ohio13
Duke Energy Indiana21
Piedmont11
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSLEASES


The following table presents operating lease maturities and a reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to operating lease liabilities.
Twelve months ended March 31,Twelve Months Ended June 30,
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
2020$271
 $32
 $125
 $47
 $78
 $2
 $6
 $5
$279
 $33
 $129
 $51
 $78
 $2
 $6
 $5
2021238
 29
 112
 46
 66
 2
 5
 5
239
 28
 112
 52
 60
 2
 5
 5
2022192
 19
 90
 35
 55
 2
 4
 5
199
 19
 94
 40
 54
 2
 4
 5
2023180
 19
 89
 34
 55
 2
 4
 5
190
 18
 95
 40
 55
 2
 4
 5
2024169
 16
 89
 35
 54
 2
 4
 5
178
 15
 96
 41
 55
 2
 4
 5
Thereafter1,057
 66
 530
 309
 221
 22
 67
 9
1,055
 61
 513
 306
 207
 22
 65
 7
Total operating lease payments2,107
 181
 1,035
 506
 529
 32
 90
 34
2,140
 174
 1,039
 530
 509
 32
 88
 32
Less: present value discount(436) (32) (198) (118) (80) (10) (29) (4)(425) (30) (192) (117) (75) (10) (28) (3)
Total operating lease liabilities(a)
$1,671
 $149
 $837
 $388
 $449
 $22
 $61
 $30
$1,715
 $144
 $847
 $413
 $434
 $22
 $60
 $29
(a)Certain operating lease payments include renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised.

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The following table presents future minimum lease payments under operating leases, which at inception had a non-cancelable term of more than one year, as reported under the old lease standard.
 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
2019$239
 $33
 $97
 $49
 $48
 $2
 $6
 $5
2020219
 29
 90
 46
 44
 2
 5
 5
2021186
 19
 79
 37
 42
 2
 4
 5
2022170
 19
 76
 34
 42
 2
 4
 5
2023160
 17
 77
 35
 42
 2
 5
 6
Thereafter1,017
 68
 455
 314
 141
 23
 66
 11
Total$1,991
 $185
 $874
 $515
 $359
 $33
 $90
 $37

The following table presents finance lease maturities and a reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to finance lease liabilities.
 Twelve Months Ended June 30,
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Indiana
2020$177
 $19
 $69
 $44
 $25
 $1
2021183
 17
 69
 44
 25
 1
2022180
 14
 69
 44
 25
 1
2023171
 14
 69
 44
 25
 1
2024172
 14
 64
 44
 20
 1
Thereafter847
 191
 560
 547
 13
 28
Total finance lease payments1,730
 269
 900
 767
 133
 33
Less: amounts representing interest(708) (162) (483) (457) (26) (23)
Total finance lease liabilities$1,022
 $107
 $417
 $310
 $107
 $10




 Twelve months ended March 31,
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
2020$185
 $19
 $69
 $44
 $25
 $1
 $1
2021191
 18
 69
 44
 25
 
 1
2022194
 14
 69
 44
 25
 
 1
2023179
 14
 69
 44
 25
 
 1
2024180
 14
 69
 44
 25
 
 1
Thereafter889
 195
 573
 558
 15
 
 28
Total finance lease payments1,818
 274
 918
 778
 140
 1
 33
Less: amount representing interest(729) (166) (495) (467) (28) 
 (23)
Total finance lease liabilities$1,089
 $108
 $423
 $311
 $112
 $1
 $10
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSLEASES


The following table presents future minimum lease payments under finance leases, as reported under the old lease standard.
 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
2019$170
 $20
 $45
 $20
 $25
 $2
 $1
2020174
 20
 46
 21
 25
 
 1
2021177
 15
 45
 20
 25
 
 1
2022165
 15
 45
 21
 24
 
 1
2023165
 15
 45
 21
 24
 
 1
Thereafter577
 204
 230
 209
 21
 
 27
Minimum annual payments1,428
 289
 456
 312
 144
 2
 32
Less: amount representing interest(487) (180) (205) (175) (30) 
 (22)
Total$941
 $109
 $251
 $137
 $114
 $2
 $10


The following tables contain additional information related to leases.
  June 30, 2019
                 
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)ClassificationEnergy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Assets                
OperatingOperating lease ROU assets, net$1,735
 $141
 $839
 $407
 $432
 $22
 $60
 $26
FinanceNet property, plant and equipment1,013
 122
 423
 309
 114
 
 10
 
Total lease assets $2,748
 $263
 $1,262
 $716
 $546
 $22
 $70
 $26
Liabilities                
Current                
OperatingOther current liabilities$213
 $27
 $100
 $36
 $64
 $1
 $4
 $4
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt115
 6
 23
 6
 17
 
 
 
Noncurrent                
OperatingOperating lease liabilities1,502
 117
 747
 377
 370
 21
 56
 25
FinanceLong-Term Debt907
 101
 394
 304
 90
 
 10
 
Total lease liabilities $2,737
 $251
 $1,264
 $723
 $541
 $22
 $70
 $29

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The following tables contain additional information related to leases.
  March 31, 2019
                 
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)ClassificationEnergy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Assets                
OperatingOperating Lease ROU Assets, net$1,698
 $146
 $835
 $388
 $447
 $22
 $61
 $27
FinanceNet property, plant and equipment1,081
 122
 428
 310
 118
 
 10
 
Total lease assets $2,779
 $268
 $1,263
 $698
 $565
 $22
 $71
 $27
Liabilities                
Current                
OperatingOther current liabilities$183
 $26
 $89
 $27
 $62
 $1
 $4
 $4
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt121
 6
 23
 6
 17
 1
 
 
Noncurrent                
OperatingOperating Lease Liabilities1,488
 123
 748
 361
 387
 21
 57
 26
FinanceLong-Term Debt968
 102
 400
 305
 95
 
 10
 
Total lease liabilities $2,760
 $257
 $1,260
 $699
 $561
 $23
 $71
 $30

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
                              
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities(a)
                              
Operating cash flows from operating leases$67
 $6
 $31
 $14
 $17
 $1
 $2
 $2
$136
 $15
 $60
 $23
 $37
 $1
 $3
 $5
Operating cash flows from finance leases17
 4
 6
 4
 2
 
 
 
37
 7
 19
 14
 5
 
 1
 
Financing cash flows from finance leases27
 1
 3
 1
 2
 
 
 
56
 2
 8
 2
 6
 1
 
 
                              
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (non-cash)                              
Operating(b)
$78
 $2
 $30
 $30
 $
 $
 $
 $1
Finance$175
 $
 $175
 $175
 $
 $
 $
 $
175
 
 175
 175
 
 
 
 
Operating(b)
7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)No amounts were classified as investing cash flows from operating leases for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.
(b)Does not include ROU assets recorded as a result of the adoption of the new lease standard.

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March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
                              
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)                              
Operating leases11
 9
 11
 13
 9
 18
 19
 7
11
 9
 10
 12
 9
 18
 19
 6
Finance leases13
 19
 16
 18
 11
 
 27
 
16
 19
 17
 18
 12
 
 27
 
Weighted-average discount rate(a)
                              
Operating leases3.9% 3.7% 3.8% 3.9% 3.7% 4.2% 4.1% 3.6%3.9% 3.7% 3.8% 3.8% 3.7% 4.2% 4.1% 3.6%
Finance leases6.9% 12.9% 11.4% 12.5% 8.3% 3.3% 11.7% %7.9% 12.9% 11.8% 12.4% 8.3% % 11.9% %
(a)The discount rate is calculated using the rate implicit in a lease if it is readily determinable. Generally, the rate used by the lessor is not provided to Duke Energy and in these cases the incremental borrowing rate is used. Duke Energy will typically use its fully collateralized incremental borrowing rate as of the commencement date to calculate and record the lease. The incremental borrowing rate is influenced by the lessee’s credit rating and lease term and as such may differ for individual leases, embedded leases or portfolios of leased assets.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES


6. DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DEBT ISSUANCES
The following table summarizes significant debt issuances (in millions).
   Three Months Ended March 31, 2019   Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 
     Duke
 Duke
 Duke
      Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
MaturityInterest
 Duke
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 MaturityInterest
 Duke
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
Issuance DateDateRate
 Energy
 (Parent)
 Progress
 Ohio
 DateRate
 Energy
 (Parent)
 Progress
 Ohio
 Piedmont
Unsecured Debt                       
March 2019(a)
March 20223.251%
(b) 
$300
 $300
 $
 $
 March 20223.251%
(b) 
$300
 $300
 $
 $
 $
March 2019(a)
March 20223.227% 300
 300
 
 
 March 20223.227% 300
 300
 
 
 
May 2019(e)
June 20293.500% 600
 
 
 
 600
June 2019(a)
June 20293.400% 600
 600
 
 
 
June 2019(a)
June 20494.200% 600
 600
 
 
 
First Mortgage Bonds                       
January 2019(c)
February 20293.650% 400
 
 
 400
 February 20293.650% 400
 
 
 400
 
January 2019(c)
February 20494.300% 400
 
 
 400
 February 20494.300% 400
 
 
 400
 
March 2019(d)
March 20293.450%
600


 600
 
 March 20293.450%
600


 600
 
 
Total issuances   $2,000
 $600

$600
 $800

   $3,800
 $1,800

$600
 $800

$600
(a)Debt issued to pay down short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.
(b)Debt issuance has a floating interest rate.
(c)Debt issued to repay at maturity $450 million first mortgage bonds due April 2019, pay down short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.
(d)Debt issued to fund eligible green energy projects in the Carolinas.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(e)DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES
Debt issued to repay in full the outstanding $350 million Piedmont unsecured term loan due September 2019, pay down short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.


In June 2019, Duke Energy Kentucky priced $210 million of unsecured debentures of which $95 million carry a fixed interest rate of 3.23 percent and mature October 2025, $75 million carry a fixed interest rate of 3.56 percent and mature October 2029, and $40 million carry a fixed interest rate of 4.32 percent and mature July 2049. The $40 million tranche closed and funded in July 2019, and the remaining tranches are expected to close in September 2019 upon receipt of necessary regulatory approvals. The proceeds will be used to refinance Duke Energy Kentucky's $100 million, 4.65 percent debentures maturing October 2019, to pay down short-term intercompany debt and for general corporate purposes.
CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG-TERM DEBT
The following table shows the significant components of Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Duke Energy Registrants currently anticipate satisfying these obligations with cash on hand and proceeds from additional borrowings.
(in millions)Maturity Date Interest Rate
 June 30, 2019
Unsecured Debt     
Duke Energy (Parent)September 2019 5.050% $500
Duke Energy KentuckyOctober 2019 4.650% 100
Progress EnergyDecember 2019 4.875% 350
Duke Energy (Parent)June 2020 2.100% 330
First Mortgage Bonds     
Duke Energy FloridaJanuary 2020 1.850% 250
Duke Energy FloridaApril 2020 4.550% 250
Duke Energy CarolinasJune 2020 4.300% 450
Other(a)
    468
Current maturities of long-term debt    $2,698
(in millions)Maturity Date Interest Rate
 March 31, 2019
Unsecured Debt     
Duke Energy (Parent)September 2019 5.050% $500
PiedmontSeptember 2019 3.181%
(b) 
350
Duke Energy KentuckyOctober 2019 4.650% 100
Progress EnergyDecember 2019 4.875% 350
First Mortgage Bonds     
Duke Energy OhioApril 2019 5.450% 450
Duke Energy FloridaJanuary 2020 1.850% 250
Other(a)
    501
Current maturities of long-term debt    $2,501

(a)    Includes finance lease obligations, amortizing debt and small bullet maturities.
(b)    Amount drawn under the Piedmont senior unsecured term loan facility has a floating interest rate.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES


AVAILABLE CREDIT FACILITIES
Master Credit Facility
In March 2019, Duke Energy amended its existing $8 billion Master Credit Facility to extend the termination date to March 2024. The Duke Energy Registrants, excluding Progress Energy (Parent), have borrowing capacity under the Master Credit Facility up to a specified sublimit for each borrower. Duke Energy has the unilateral ability at any time to increase or decrease the borrowing sublimits of each borrower, subject to a maximum sublimit for each borrower. The amount available under the Master Credit Facility has been reduced to backstop issuances of commercial paper, certain letters of credit and variable-rate demand tax-exempt bonds that may be put to the Duke Energy Registrants at the option of the holder. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are also required to each maintain $250 million of available capacity under the Master Credit Facility as security to meet obligations under plea agreements reached with the U.S. Department of Justice in 2015 related to violations at North Carolina facilities with ash basins. The table below includes the current borrowing sublimits and available capacity under the Master Credit Facility.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019


 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  

 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 (Parent)
 Carolinas
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 (Parent)
 Carolinas
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Facility size(a)
$8,000
 $2,650
 $1,750
 $1,400
 $650
 $450
 $600
 $500
$8,000
 $2,650
 $1,750
 $1,250
 $800
 $450
 $600
 $500
Reduction to backstop issuances                              
Commercial paper(b)
(2,657) (884) (859) (150) (299) (62) (252) (151)(3,420) (1,009) (1,099) (276) (474) (236) (326) 
Outstanding letters of credit(53) (45) (4) (2) 
 
 
 (2)(53) (45) (4) (2) 
 
 
 (2)
Tax-exempt bonds(81) 
 
 
 
 
 (81) 
(81) 
 
 
 
 
 (81) 
Coal ash set-aside(500) 
 (250) (250) 
 
 
 
(500) 
 (250) (250) 
 
 
 
Available capacity under the Master Credit Facility$4,709

$1,721

$637

$998

$351

$388

$267
 $347
$3,946

$1,596

$397

$722

$326

$214

$193
 $498
(a)Represents the sublimit of each borrower.
(b)Duke Energy issued $625 million of commercial paper and loaned the proceeds through the money pool to Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana. The balances are classified as Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Other Credit Facilities
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
(in millions)Facility size
 Amount Drawn
Facility size
 Amount drawn
Duke Energy (Parent) Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility(a)$1,000
 $500
$1,000
 $500
Duke Energy Progress Term Loan Facility(a)(b)
700
 700
700
 700
Piedmont Term Loan Facility350
 350
(a)In May 2019, Duke Energy (Parent) extended the termination date to May 2022.
(b)$650 million was drawn under the term loan in January and February 2019.

In May 2019, the $350 million Piedmont term loan was paid off in full with proceeds from the $600 million Piedmont debt offering.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS




7. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
The Duke Energy Registrants record AROs when there is a legal obligation to incur retirement costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and the obligation can be reasonably estimated. Actual closure costs incurred could be materially different from current estimates that form the basis of the recorded AROs.
The following table presents the AROs recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Decommissioning of nuclear power facilities(a)
$5,753
 $2,368
 $3,239
 $2,709
 $530
 $
 $
 $
$5,807
 $2,401
 $3,265
 $2,739
 $526
 $
 $
 $
Closure of ash impoundments6,961
 3,013
 3,197
 3,177
 20
 52
 699
 
6,498
 2,894
 2,858
 2,839
 19
 47
 699
 
Other321
 47
 70
 37
 33
 41
 20
 19
323
 47
 70
 38
 32
 42
 20
 19
Total ARO$13,035
 $5,428
 $6,506
 $5,923
 $583
 $93
 $719
 $19
$12,628
 $5,342
 $6,193
 $5,616
 $577
 $89
 $719
 $19
Less: current portion779
 209
 456
 452
 4
 6
 108
 
739
 203
 416
 413
 3
 6
 115
 
Total noncurrent ARO$12,256

$5,219

$6,050

$5,471

$579

$87

$611
 $19
$11,889

$5,139

$5,777

$5,203

$574

$83

$604
 $19
(a)    Duke Energy amount includes purchase accounting adjustments related to the merger with Progress Energy.
ARO Liability Rollforward
The following table presents the change in liability associated with AROs for the Duke Energy Registrants.
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Balance at December 31, 2018(a)
$10,467
 $3,949
 $5,411
 $4,820
 $591
 $93
 $722
 $19
$10,467
 $3,949
 $5,411
 $4,820
 $591
 $93
 $722
 $19
Accretion expense(b)
110
 48
 57
 50
 7
 1
 7
 
245
 111
 124
 111
 13
 2
 14
 
Liabilities settled(c)
(184) (76) (97) (82) (15) (1) (10) 
(404) (155) (225) (197) (28) (6) (17) 
Revisions in estimates of cash flows(d)
2,642
 1,507
 1,135
 1,135
 
 
 
 
2,320
 1,437
 883
 882
 1
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2019$13,035
 $5,428
 $6,506
 $5,923
 $583
 $93
 $719
 $19
Balance at June 30, 2019$12,628
 $5,342
 $6,193
 $5,616
 $577
 $89
 $719
 $19
(a)Primarily relates to decommissioning nuclear power facilities, closure of ash impoundments, asbestos removal, closure of landfills at fossil generation facilities, retirement of natural gas mains and removal of renewable energy generation assets.
(b)For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, substantially all accretion expense relates to Duke Energy's regulated operations and has been deferred in accordance with regulatory accounting treatment.
(c)Primarily relates to ash impoundment closures.
(d)Relates to increases in closure estimates for certain ash impoundments as a result of the NCDEQ's determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. See Note 4 for more information. The incremental amount recorded represents the discounted cash flows for estimated closure costs based upon the probability weightings of the potential closure methods as evaluated on a site-by-site basis.
Asset retirement costs associated with the AROs for operating plants and retired plants are included in Net property, plant and equipment and Regulatory assets within Other Noncurrent Assets, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds
Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida each maintain NDTFs that are intended to pay for the decommissioning costs of their respective nuclear power plants. The following table presents the fair value of NDTF assets legally restricted for purposes of settling AROs associated with nuclear decommissioning. Duke Energy Florida is actively decommissioning Crystal River Unit 3 and was granted an exemption from the NRC, which allows for use of the NDTF for all aspects of nuclear decommissioning. The entire balance of Duke Energy Florida's NDTF may be applied toward license termination, spent fuel and site restoration costs incurred to decommission Crystal River Unit 3 and is excluded from the table below. See Note 12 for additional information related to the fair value of the Duke Energy Registrants' NDTFs.
(in millions)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$6,327
 $5,579
Duke Energy Carolinas3,574
 3,133
Duke Energy Progress2,753
 2,446

(in millions)March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$6,102
 $5,579
Duke Energy Carolinas3,443
 3,133
Duke Energy Progress2,659
 2,446

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSGOODWILL




8. GOODWILL
Duke Energy
The following table presents the goodwill by reportable segment included on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
 Electric Utilities
 Gas Utilities
 Commercial
  
(in millions)and Infrastructure
 and Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Total
Goodwill balance$17,379
 $1,924
 $122
 $19,425
Accumulated impairment charges
 
 (122) (122)
Goodwill, adjusted for accumulated impairment charges$17,379
 $1,924
 $
 $19,303

Duke Energy Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio's Goodwill balance of $920 million, allocated $596 million to Electric Utilities and Infrastructure and $324 million to Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, is presented net of accumulated impairment charges of $216 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Progress Energy
Progress Energy's Goodwill is included in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment and there are no accumulated impairment charges.
Piedmont
Piedmont's Goodwill is included in the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment and there are no accumulated impairment charges.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSRELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS




9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Subsidiary Registrants engage in related party transactions in accordance with applicable state and federal commission regulations. Refer to the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Subsidiary Registrants for balances due to or due from related parties. Material amounts related to transactions with related parties included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income are presented in the following table.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Duke Energy Carolinas          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$212
 $220
$197
 $213
 $409
 $433
Indemnification coverages(b)
5
 6
5
 5
 10
 11
JDA revenue(c)
23
 34
17
 19
 40
 53
JDA expense(c)
93
 54
20
 19
 113
 73
Intercompany natural gas purchases(d)
4
 4
3
 4
 7
 8
Progress Energy          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$176
 $191
$183
 $206
 $359
 $397
Indemnification coverages(b)
9
 8
10
 9
 19
 17
JDA revenue(c)
93
 54
20
 19
 113
 73
JDA expense(c)
23
 34
17
 19
 40
 53
Intercompany natural gas purchases(d)
19
 19
19
 19
 38
 38
Duke Energy Progress          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$106
 $118
$108
 $126
 $214
 $244
Indemnification coverages(b)
4
 3
4
 3
 8
 6
JDA revenue(c)
93
 54
20
 19
 113
 73
JDA expense(c)
23
 34
17
 19
 40
 53
Intercompany natural gas purchases(d)
19
 19
19
 19
 38
 38
Duke Energy Florida          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$70
 $73
$75
 $80
 $145
 $153
Indemnification coverages(b)
5
 5
6
 6
 11
 11
Duke Energy Ohio          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$85
 $89
$83
 $90
 $168
 $179
Indemnification coverages(b)
1
 1
1
 1
 2
 2
Duke Energy Indiana          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$97
 $101
$93
 $96
 $190
 $197
Indemnification coverages(b)
2
 2
1
 2
 3
 4
Piedmont          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$32
 $36
$37
 $40
 $69
 $76
Indemnification coverages(b)
1
 1

 
 1
 1
Intercompany natural gas sales(d)
23
 23
22
 23
 45
 46
Natural gas storage and transportation costs(e)
5
 6
6
 6
 11
 12
(a)The Subsidiary Registrants are charged their proportionate share of corporate governance and other shared services costs, primarily related to human resources, employee benefits, information technology, legal and accounting fees, as well as other third-party costs. These amounts are primarily recorded in Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(b)The Subsidiary Registrants incur expenses related to certain indemnification coverages through Bison, Duke Energy’s wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary. These expenses are recorded in Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(c)Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress participate in a JDA, which allows the collective dispatch of power plants between the service territories to reduce customer rates. Revenues from the sale of power and expenses from the purchase of power pursuant to the JDA are recorded in Operating Revenues and Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(d)Piedmont provides long-term natural gas delivery service to certain Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress natural gas-fired generation facilities. Piedmont records the sales in Operating revenues, and Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress record the related purchases as a component of Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power on their respective Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(e)Piedmont has related party transactions as a customer of its equity method investments in Pine Needle, Hardy Storage, and Cardinal natural gas storage and transportation facilities. These expenses are included in Cost of natural gas on Piedmont's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSRELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS




In addition to the amounts presented above, the Subsidiary Registrants have other affiliate transactions, including rental of office space, participation in a money pool arrangement, other operational transactions and their proportionate share of certain charged expenses. These transactions of the Subsidiary Registrants are incurred in the ordinary course of business and are eliminated in consolidation.
As discussed in Note 13, certain trade receivables have been sold by Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana to CRC, an affiliate formed by a subsidiary of Duke Energy. The proceeds obtained from the sales of receivables are largely cash but do include a subordinated note from CRC for a portion of the purchase price.
Intercompany Income Taxes
Duke Energy and the Subsidiary Registrants file a consolidated federal income tax return and other state and jurisdictional returns. The Subsidiary Registrants have a tax sharing agreement with Duke Energy for the allocation of consolidated tax liabilities and benefits. Income taxes recorded represent amounts the Subsidiary Registrants would incur as separate C-Corporations. The following table includes the balance of intercompany income tax receivables and payables for the Subsidiary Registrants.
 Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
 Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
(in millions)Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
June 30, 2019       
Intercompany income tax receivable$
$25
$
$
$15
$
$26
Intercompany income tax payable76

41
19

1

        
December 31, 2018       
Intercompany income tax receivable$52
$47
$29
$
$
$8
$
Intercompany income tax payable


16
3

45
 Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
 Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
(in millions)Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
March 31, 2019       
Intercompany income tax receivable$1
$65
$
$22
$6
$
$
Intercompany income tax payable

11


7
7
        
December 31, 2018       
Intercompany income tax receivable$52
$47
$29
$
$
$8
$
Intercompany income tax payable


16
3

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10. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
The Duke Energy Registrants use commodity and interest rate contracts to manage commodity price risk and interest rate risk. The primary use of commodity derivatives is to hedge the generation portfolio against changes in the prices of electricity and natural gas. Piedmont enters into natural gas supply contracts to provide diversification, reliability and natural gas cost benefits to its customers. Interest rate derivatives are used to manage interest rate risk associated with borrowings.
All derivative instruments not identified as NPNS are recorded at fair value as assets or liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash collateral related to derivative instruments executed under master netting arrangements is offset against the collateralized derivatives on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash impacts of settled derivatives are recorded as operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
INTEREST RATE RISK
The Duke Energy Registrants are exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of their issuance or anticipated issuance of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt and commercial paper. Interest rate risk is managed by limiting variable-rate exposures to a percentage of total debt and by monitoring changes in interest rates. To manage risk associated with changes in interest rates, the Duke Energy Registrants may enter into interest rate swaps, U.S. Treasury lock agreements and other financial contracts. In anticipation of certain fixed-rate debt issuances, a series of forward-starting interest rate swaps or Treasury locks may be executed to lock in components of current market interest rates. These instruments are later terminated prior to or upon the issuance of the corresponding debt.
Cash Flow Hedges
For a derivative designated as hedging the exposure to variable cash flows of a future transaction, referred to as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings once the future transaction impacts earnings. Amounts for interest rate contracts are reclassified to earnings as interest expense over the term of the related debt. Gains and losses reclassified out of AOCI for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were not material. Duke Energy's interest rate derivatives designated as hedges include interest rate swaps used to hedge existing debt within the Commercial Renewables business and forward-starting interest rate swaps not accounted for under regulatory accounting.
Undesignated Contracts
Undesignated contracts primarily include contracts not designated as a hedge because they are accounted for under regulatory accounting or contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting.
Duke Energy’s interest rate swaps for its regulated operations employ regulatory accounting. With regulatory accounting, the mark-to-market gains or losses on the swaps are deferred as regulatory liabilities or regulatory assets, respectively. Regulatory assets and liabilities are amortized consistent with the treatment of the related costs in the ratemaking process. The accrual of interest on the swaps is recorded as Interest Expense on the Duke Energy Registrant's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDERIVATIVES AND HEDGING




The following table shows notional amounts of outstanding derivatives related to interest rate risk.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
Cash flow hedges$923
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$959
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Undesignated contracts1,321
 300
 800
 250
 550
 27
1,427
 600
 800
 250
 550
 27
Total notional amount(a)
$2,244

$300

$800

$250

$550

$27
$2,386

$600

$800

$250

$550

$27
 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
Cash flow hedges$923
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Undesignated contracts1,721
 300
 1,200
 650
 550
 27
Total notional amount(a)
$2,644
 $300
 $1,200
 $650
 $550
 $27

(a)Duke Energy includes amounts related to consolidated VIEs of $659 million in cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2019, and $422 million in cash flow hedges and $194 million in undesignated contracts as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
COMMODITY PRICE RISK
The Duke Energy Registrants are exposed to the impact of changes in the prices of electricity purchased and sold in bulk power markets and coal and natural gas purchases, including Piedmont's natural gas supply contracts. Exposure to commodity price risk is influenced by a number of factors including the term of contracts, the liquidity of markets and delivery locations. For the Subsidiary Registrants, bulk power electricity and coal and natural gas purchases flow through fuel adjustment clauses, formula-based contracts or other cost-sharing mechanisms. Differences between the costs included in rates and the incurred costs, including undesignated derivative contracts, are largely deferred as regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities. Piedmont policies allow for the use of financial instruments to hedge commodity price risks. The strategy and objective of these hedging programs are to use the financial instruments to reduce natural gas costs volatility for customers.
Volumes
The tables below include volumes of outstanding commodity derivatives. Amounts disclosed represent the absolute value of notional volumes of commodity contracts excluding NPNS. The Duke Energy Registrants have netted contractual amounts where offsetting purchase and sale contracts exist with identical delivery locations and times of delivery. Where all commodity positions are perfectly offset, no quantities are shown.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Electricity (GWh)6,196
 
 
 
 
 829
 5,367
 
33,135
 
 
 
 
 3,514
 29,621
 
Natural gas (millions of dekatherms)742
 128
 174
 174
 
 
 1
 439
740
 133
 173
 173
 
 
 4
 430
 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
 Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Electricity (GWh)15,286
 
 
 
 
 1,786
 13,500
 
Natural gas (millions of dekatherms)739
 121
 169
 166
 3
 
 1
 448


U.S. EQUITY SECURITIES RISK
In May 2019, Duke Energy Florida entered into a Decommissioning Services Agreement for the accelerated decommissioning of Crystal River Unit 3 with ADP CR3, LLC and ADP SF1, LLC. The accelerated decommissioning of Crystal River Unit 3 is subject to the approval of the NRC and the FPSC. Duke Energy Florida executed U.S. equity option collars within the NDTF in May 2019 to preserve the U.S. equity portfolio value in the Duke Energy Florida NDTF in the event the accelerated decommissioning is approved. These option collars were executed as a purchase of a put option and the sale of a call option on certain U.S. equity index funds. The put and call options create a collar to guarantee a minimum and maximum investment value for the Duke Energy Florida NDTF U.S. equity portfolio. The put and call options were entered into at zero-cost, with the price to purchase the puts offset entirely by the funds received to sell the calls. As of June 30, 2019, the aggregate notional amount of both the put and call options was 305,000 units in U.S. equity security index funds. The derivative balances associated with these equity options are immaterial as of June 30, 2019. The options are not designated as hedging instruments. Substantially all of Duke Energy Florida’s NDTF qualifies for regulatory accounting. With regulatory accounting, the mark-to-market gains or losses on the options are deferred as regulatory liabilities or regulatory assets, respectively.
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LOCATION AND FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES RECOGNIZED ON THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The following tables show the fair value and balance sheet location of derivative instruments. Although derivatives subject to master netting arrangements are netted on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, the fair values presented below are shown gross and cash collateral on the derivatives has not been netted against the fair values shown.
Derivative Assets March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
     Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
   Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
 Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Commodity Contracts                                
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current $16
 $3
 $5
 $5
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
 $37
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $7
 $29
 $2
Noncurrent 6
 2
 3
 3
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Commodity Contracts $22
 $5
 $8
 $8
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
 $37
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $7
 $29
 $2
Interest Rate Contracts                                
Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Noncurrent 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent 9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Interest Rate Contracts $13
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Total Derivative Assets $35

$5

$8

$8

$

$1

$5
 $2
 $38

$

$

$

$

$7

$29
 $2
Derivative Liabilities March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
     Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
   Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
 Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Commodity Contracts                                
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current $21
 $12
 $3
 $3
 $
 $
 $
 $6
 $64
 $31
 $24
 $24
 $
 $
 $2
 $7
Noncurrent 140
 5
 19
 4
 
 
 
 115
 140
 8
 24
 9
 
 
 
 107
Total Derivative Liabilities – Commodity Contracts $161
 $17
 $22
 $7
 $
 $
 $
 $121
 $204
 $39
 $48
 $33
 $
 $
 $2
 $114
Interest Rate Contracts                                
Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current $25
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $4
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Noncurrent 9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 32
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current 42
 22
 19
 3
 17
 1
 
 
 86
 54
 31
 2
 29
 1
 
 
Noncurrent 7
 
 3
 2
 1
 4
 
 
 16
 
 11
 
 10
 5
 
 
Total Derivative Liabilities – Interest Rate Contracts $83
 $22
 $22
 $5
 $18
 $5
 $
 $
 $138
 $54
 $42
 $2
 $39
 $6
 $
 $
Total Derivative Liabilities $244

$39

$44

$12

$18

$5

$
 $121
 $342

$93

$90

$35

$39

$6

$2
 $114


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Derivative Assets December 31, 2018
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Commodity Contracts                
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current $35
 $2
 $2
 $2
 $
 $6
 $23
 $3
Noncurrent 4
 1
 2
 2
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Commodity Contracts $39
 $3
 $4
 $4
 $
 $6
 $23
 $3
Interest Rate Contracts                
Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Noncurrent 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Interest Rate Contracts $18
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Total Derivative Assets $57
 $3
 $4
 $4
 $
 $6
 $23
 $3
Derivative Liabilities December 31, 2018
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Commodity Contracts                
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current $33
 $14
 $10
 $5
 $6
 $
 $
 $8
Noncurrent 158
 10
 15
 6
 
 
 
 133
Total Derivative Liabilities – Commodity Contracts $191
 $24
 $25
 $11
 $6
 $
 $
 $141
Interest Rate Contracts                
Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current $12
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Noncurrent 6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current 23
 9
 13
 11
 2
 1
 
 
Noncurrent 10
 
 6
 5
 1
 4
 
 
Total Derivative Liabilities – Interest Rate Contracts $51
 $9
 $19
 $16
 $3
 $5
 $
 $
Total Derivative Liabilities $242
 $33
 $44
 $27
 $9
 $5
 $
 $141

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The following tables present the line items on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets where derivatives are reported. Substantially all of Duke Energy's outstanding derivative contracts are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. The gross amounts offset in the tables below show the effect of these netting arrangements on financial position, and include collateral posted to offset the net position. The amounts shown are calculated by counterparty. Accounts receivable or accounts payable may also be available to offset exposures in the event of bankruptcy. These amounts are not included in the tables below.


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Derivative Assets March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
     Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
   Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
 Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Current                                
Gross amounts recognized $18
 $3
 $5
 $5
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
 $37
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $7
 $29
 $2
Gross amounts offset (4) (2) (1) (1) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Assets: Other $14
 $1
 $4
 $4
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
 $37
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $7
 $29
 $2
Noncurrent                                
Gross amounts recognized $17
 $2
 $3
 $3
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Assets: Other $14
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Derivative Liabilities March 31, 2019 June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
     Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
   Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
 Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Current                                
Gross amounts recognized $88
 $34
 $22
 $6
 $17
 $1
 $
 $6
 $154
 $85
 $55
 $26
 $29
 $1
 $2
 $7
Gross amounts offset (4) (2) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 (1) (1) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $84
 $32
 $20
 $4
 $17
 $1
 $
 $6
 $153
 $85
 $54
 $25
 $29
 $1
 $2
 $7
Noncurrent                                
Gross amounts recognized $156
 $5
 $22
 $6
 $1
 $4
 $
 $115
 $188
 $8
 $35
 $9
 $10
 $5
 $
 $107
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $153
 $4
 $20
 $4
 $1
 $4
 $
 $115
 $188
 $8
 $35
 $9
 $10
 $5
 $
 $107
Derivative Assets December 31, 2018
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Current                
Gross amounts recognized $38
 $2
 $2
 $2
 $
 $6
 $23
 $3
Gross amounts offset (3) (2) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Assets: Other $35
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $6
 $23
 $3
Noncurrent                
Gross amounts recognized $19
 $1
 $2
 $2
 $
 $
 $
 $
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Assets: Other $16
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $


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Derivative Liabilities December 31, 2018
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Current                
Gross amounts recognized $68
 $23
 $23
 $16
 $8
 $1
 $
 $8
Gross amounts offset (4) (2) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $64
 $21
 $21
 $14
 $8
 $1
 $
 $8
Noncurrent                
Gross amounts recognized $174
 $10
 $21
 $11
 $1
 $4
 $
 $133
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $171
 $9
 $19
 $9
 $1
 $4
 $
 $133
Derivative Liabilities December 31, 2018
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions) Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Current                
Gross amounts recognized $68
 $23
 $23
 $16
 $8
 $1
 $
 $8
Gross amounts offset (4) (2) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $64
 $21
 $21
 $14
 $8
 $1
 $
 $8
Noncurrent                
Gross amounts recognized $174
 $10
 $21
 $11
 $1
 $4
 $
 $133
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $171
 $9
 $19
��$9
 $1
 $4
 $
 $133

OBJECTIVE CREDIT CONTINGENT FEATURES
Certain derivative contracts contain objective credit contingent features. These features include the requirement to post cash collateral or letters of credit if specific events occur, such as a credit rating downgrade below investment grade. The following tables show information with respect to derivative contracts that are in a net liability position and contain objective credit-risk-related payment provisions.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
  Duke
   Duke
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
Aggregate fair value of derivatives in a net liability position$25
 $14
 $11
 $11
$67
 $34
 $33
 $33
Fair value of collateral already posted
 
 
 

 
 
 
Additional cash collateral or letters of credit in the event credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered25
 14
 11
 11
67
 34
 33
 33
 December 31, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
Aggregate fair value of derivatives in a net liability position$44
 $19
 $25
 $25
Fair value of collateral already posted
 
 
 
Additional cash collateral or letters of credit in the event credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered44
 19
 25
 25

The Duke Energy Registrants have elected to offset cash collateral and fair values of derivatives. For amounts to be netted, the derivative and cash collateral must be executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting arrangement.
11.INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
Duke Energy’s investments in debt and equity securities are primarily comprised of investments held in (i) the NDTF at Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida, (ii) the grantor trusts at Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida and Duke Energy Indiana related to OPEB plans and (iii) Bison. The Duke Energy Registrants classify investments in debt securities as AFS and investments in equity securities as FV-NI. 
For investments in debt securities classified as AFS, the unrealized gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income until realized, at which time, they are reported through net income. For investments in equity securities classified as FV-NI, both realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported through net income. Substantially all of Duke Energy’s investments in debt and equity securities qualify for regulatory accounting, and accordingly, all associated realized and unrealized gains and losses on these investments are deferred as a regulatory asset or liability.
Duke Energy classifies the majority of investments in debt and equity securities as long term, unless otherwise noted.
Investment Trusts
The investments within the Investment Trusts are managed by independent investment managers with discretion to buy, sell and invest pursuant to the objectives set forth by the trust agreements. The Duke Energy Registrants have limited oversight of the day-to-day management of these investments. As a result, the ability to hold investments in unrealized loss positions is outside the control of the Duke Energy Registrants. Accordingly, all unrealized losses associated with debt securities within the Investment Trusts are considered OTTIs and are recognized immediately and deferred to regulatory accounts where appropriate.


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Other AFS Securities
Unrealized gains and losses on all other AFS securities are included in other comprehensive income until realized, unless it is determined the carrying value of an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired. The Duke Energy Registrants analyze all investment holdings each reporting period to determine whether a decline in fair value should be considered other-than-temporary. If an OTTI exists, the unrealized credit loss is included in earnings. There were no material credit losses as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Other Investments amounts are recorded in Other within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
DUKE ENERGY
The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $114
 $
 $
 $88
Equity securities3,076
 36
 5,178
 2,402
 95
 4,475
Corporate debt securities30
 1
 571
 4
 13
 566
Municipal bonds10
 
 318
 1
 4
 353
U.S. government bonds34
 1
 1,270
 14
 12
 1,076
Other debt securities3
 1
 152
 
 2
 148
Total NDTF Investments$3,153
 $39
 $7,603
 $2,421
 $126
 $6,706
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $49
 $
 $
 $22
Equity securities49
 
 112
 36
 1
 99
Corporate debt securities2
 
 60
 
 2
 60
Municipal bonds3
 1
 90
 
 1
 85
U.S. government bonds2
 
 51
 1
 
 45
Other debt securities
 
 65
 
 1
 58
Total Other Investments$56
 $1
 $427
 $37
 $5
 $369
Total Investments$3,209
 $40
 $8,030
 $2,458
 $131
 $7,075

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $114
 $
 $
 $88
Equity securities2,923
 65
 5,061
 2,402
 95
 4,475
Corporate debt securities17
 2
 624
 4
 13
 566
Municipal bonds5
 1
 317
 1
 4
 353
U.S. government bonds25
 5
 1,102
 14
 12
 1,076
Other debt securities1
 1
 145
 
 2
 148
Total NDTF Investments$2,971
 $74
 $7,363
 $2,421
 $126
 $6,706
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $51
 $
 $
 $22
Equity securities47
 
 112
 36
 1
 99
Corporate debt securities1
 
 57
 
 2
 60
Municipal bonds2
 1
 89
 
 1
 85
U.S. government bonds1
 
 52
 1
 
 45
Other debt securities
 1
 61
 
 1
 58
Total Other Investments$51
 $2
 $422
 $37
 $5
 $369
Total Investments$3,022
 $76
 $7,785
 $2,458
 $131
 $7,075
Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months endedMarch 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
 Realized gains$66
 $47
 $101
 $66
 Realized losses63
 31
 93
 44
AFS:       
 Realized gains47
 5
 57
 10
 Realized losses36
 12
 47
 25
 Three Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
FV-NI:   
 Realized gains$35
 $19
 Realized losses30
 13
AFS:   
 Realized gains10
 5
 Realized losses11
 13


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSINVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES




DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS
The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $41
 $
 $
 $29
Equity securities1,671
 9
 2,883
 1,309
 54
 2,484
Corporate debt securities18
 1
 360
 2
 9
 341
Municipal bonds2
 
 63
 
 1
 81
U.S. government bonds17
 1
 556
 5
 8
 475
Other debt securities3
 1
 141
 
 2
 143
Total NDTF Investments$1,711
 $12

$4,044
 $1,316
 $74
 $3,553

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $57
 $
 $
 $29
Equity securities1,593
 37
 2,791
 1,309
 54
 2,484
Corporate debt securities9
 2
 354
 2
 9
 341
Municipal bonds1
 
 62
 
 1
 81
U.S. government bonds11
 3
 509
 5
 8
 475
Other debt securities1
 1
 140
 
 2
 143
Total NDTF Investments$1,615
 $43

$3,913
 $1,316
 $74
 $3,553
Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
 Realized gains$44
 $26
 $67
 $36
 Realized losses48
 17
 69
 22
AFS:       
 Realized gains16
 4
 25
 9
 Realized losses11
 8
 21
 18
 Three Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
FV-NI:   
 Realized gains$23
 $10
 Realized losses21
 5
AFS:   
 Realized gains9
 5
 Realized losses10
 10

PROGRESS ENERGY
The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $73
 $
 $
 $59
Equity securities1,405
 27
 2,295
 1,093
 41
 1,991
Corporate debt securities12
 
 211
 2
 4
 225
Municipal bonds8
 
 255
 1
 3
 272
U.S. government bonds17
 
 714
 9
 4
 601
Other debt securities
 
 11
 
 
 5
Total NDTF Investments$1,442
 $27
 $3,559
 $1,105
 $52
 $3,153
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $47
 $
 $
 $17
Municipal bonds3
 
 50
 
 
 47
Total Other Investments$3
 $
 $97
 $
 $
 $64
Total Investments$1,445
 $27
 $3,656
 $1,105
 $52
 $3,217
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $57
 $
 $
 $59
Equity securities1,330
 28
 2,270
 1,093
 41
 1,991
Corporate debt securities8
 
 270
 2
 4
 225
Municipal bonds4
 1
 255
 1
 3
 272
U.S. government bonds14
 2
 593
 9
 4
 601
Other debt securities
 
 5
 
 
 5
Total NDTF Investments$1,356
 $31
 $3,450
 $1,105
 $52
 $3,153
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $47
 $
 $
 $17
Municipal bonds2
 
 49
 
 
 47
Total Other Investments$2
 $
 $96
 $
 $
 $64
Total Investments$1,358
 $31
 $3,546
 $1,105
 $52
 $3,217


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Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months endedMarch 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
FV-NI:          
Realized gains$12
 $9
$22
 $21
 $34
 $30
Realized losses9
 8
15
 14
 24
 22
AFS:          
Realized gains1
 
30
 1
 31
 1
Realized losses1
 3
25
 4
 26
 7
DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS
The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $42
 $
 $
 $46
Equity securities1,092
 24
 1,886
 833
 30
 1,588
Corporate debt securities12
 
 211
 2
 3
 171
Municipal bonds8
 
 255
 1
 3
 271
U.S. government bonds16
 
 429
 6
 3
 415
Other debt securities
 
 11
 
 
 3
Total NDTF Investments$1,128
 $24
 $2,834
 $842
 $39
 $2,494
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 $6
Total Other Investments$
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 $6
Total Investments$1,128
 $24
 $2,836
 $842
 $39
 $2,500

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $43
 $
 $
 $46
Equity securities1,022
 20
 1,812
 833
 30
 1,588
Corporate debt securities6
 
 204
 2
 3
 171
Municipal bonds4
 1
 254
 1
 3
 271
U.S. government bonds10
 1
 422
 6
 3
 415
Other debt securities
 
 3
 
 
 3
Total NDTF Investments$1,042
 $22
 $2,738
 $842
 $39
 $2,494
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $3
 $
 $
 $6
Total Other Investments$
 $
 $3
 $
 $
 $6
Total Investments$1,042
 $22
 $2,741
 $842
 $39
 $2,500
Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months endedMarch 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
Realized gains$7
 $17
 $17
 $25
Realized losses7
 12
 15
 20
AFS:       
 Realized gains1
 1
 2
 1
 Realized losses1
 3
 2
 5
 Three Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
FV-NI:   
Realized gains$10
 $8
Realized losses8
 8
AFS:   
 Realized gains1
 
 Realized losses1
 2


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DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA
The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
NDTF                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $14
 $
 $
 $13
$
 $
 $31
 $
 $
 $13
Equity securities308
 8
 458
 260
 11
 403
313
 3
 409
 260
 11
 403
Corporate debt securities2
 
 66
 
 1
 54

 
 
 
 1
 54
Municipal bonds
 
 1
 
 
 1

 
 
 
 
 1
U.S. government bonds4
 1
 171
 3
 1
 186
1
 
 285
 3
 1
 186
Other debt securities
 
 2
 
 
 2

 
 
 
 
 2
Total NDTF Investments(a)
$314
 $9
 $712
 $263
 $13
 $659
$314
 $3
 $725
 $263
 $13
 $659
Other Investments                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $1
$
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 $1
Municipal bonds2
 
 49
 
 
 47
3
 
 50
 
 
 47
Total Other Investments$2
 $
 $50
 $
 $
 $48
$3
 $
 $52
 $
 $
 $48
Total Investments$316
 $9
 $762
 $263
 $13
 $707
$317
 $3
 $777
 $263
 $13
 $707
(a)During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, Duke Energy Florida continued to receive reimbursements from the NDTF for costs related to ongoing decommissioning activity of the Crystal River Unit 3 nuclear plant.3.
Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months endedMarch 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
Realized gains$15
 $4
 $17
 $5
Realized losses8
 2
 9
 2
AFS:       
 Realized gains29
 
 29
 
 Realized losses24
 1
 24
 2
 Three Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
FV-NI:   
Realized gains$2
 $1
Realized losses1
 
AFS:   
 Realized losses
 1

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA
The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are measured at FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
Investments           
Equity securities$37
 $
 $74
 $29
 $
 $67
Corporate debt securities
 
 7
 
 
 8
Municipal bonds
 1
 34
 
 1
 33
U.S. government bonds
 
 1
 
 
 
Total Investments$37
 $1
 $116
 $29
 $1
 $108
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Gross
 Gross
   Gross
 Gross
  
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Estimated
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
 Holding
 Holding
 Fair
(in millions)Gains
 Losses
 Value
 Gains
 Losses
 Value
Investments           
Equity securities$37
 $
 $76
 $29
 $
 $67
Corporate debt securities
 
 7
 
 
 8
Municipal bonds
 1
 34
 
 1
 33
U.S. government bonds
 
 1
 
 
 
Total Investments$37
 $1
 $118
 $29
 $1
 $108

Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were insignificant.


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DEBT SECURITY MATURITIES
The table below summarizes the maturity date for debt securities.
 June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Indiana
Due in one year or less$365
 $43
 $315
 $29
 $286
 $4
Due after one through five years527
 213
 265
 257
 8
 15
Due after five through 10 years499
 242
 203
 192
 11
 4
Due after 10 years1,186
 622
 458
 428
 30
 19
Total$2,577

$1,120

$1,241

$906

$335

$42
 March 31, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Indiana
Due in one year or less$74
 $9
 $41
 $21
 $20
 $4
Due after one through five years537
 153
 341
 251
 90
 17
Due after five through 10 years577
 287
 245
 196
 49
 4
Due after 10 years1,259
 616
 545
 415
 130
 17
Total$2,447

$1,065

$1,172

$883

$289

$42

12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is the exchange price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value definition focuses on an exit price versus the acquisition cost. Fair value measurements use market data or assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs may be readily observable, corroborated by market data or generally unobservable. Valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize use of unobservable inputs. A midmarket pricing convention (the midpoint price between bid and ask prices) is permitted for use as a practical expedient.
Fair value measurements are classified in three levels based on the fair value hierarchy as defined by GAAP. Certain investments are not categorized within the fair value hierarchy. These investments are measured at fair value using the NAV per share practical expedient. The NAV is derived based on the investment cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer.
Fair value accounting guidance permits entities to elect to measure certain financial instruments that are not required to be accounted for at fair value, such as equity method investments or the company’s own debt, at fair value. The Duke Energy Registrants have not elected to record any of these items at fair value.
Transfers between levels represent assets or liabilities that were previously (i) categorized at a higher level for which the inputs to the estimate became less observable or (ii) classified at a lower level for which the inputs became more observable during the period. The Duke Energy Registrant’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the period. There were no transfers between levels during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018.
Valuation methods of the primary fair value measurements disclosed below are as follows.
Investments in equity securities
The majority of investments in equity securities are valued using Level 1 measurements. Investments in equity securities are typically valued at the closing price in the principal active market as of the last business day of the quarter. Principal active markets for equity prices include published exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market. Foreign equity prices are translated from their trading currency using the currency exchange rate in effect at the close of the principal active market. There was no after-hours market activity that was required to be reflected in the reported fair value measurements.
Investments in debt securities
Most investments in debt securities are valued using Level 2 measurements because the valuations use interest rate curves and credit spreads applied to the terms of the debt instrument (maturity and coupon interest rate) and consider the counterparty credit rating. If the market for a particular fixed-income security is relatively inactive or illiquid, the measurement is Level 3.
Commodity derivatives
Commodity derivatives with clearinghouses are classified as Level 1. Other commodity derivatives, including Piedmont's natural gas supply contracts, are primarily valued using internally developed discounted cash flow models that incorporate forward price, adjustments for liquidity (bid-ask spread) and credit or non-performance risk (after reflecting credit enhancements such as collateral), and are discounted to present value. Pricing inputs are derived from published exchange transaction prices and other observable data sources. In the absence of an active market, the last available price may be used. If forward price curves are not observable for the full term of the contract and the unobservable period had more than an insignificant impact on the valuation, the commodity derivative is classified as Level 3. In isolation, increases (decreases) in natural gas forward prices result in favorable (unfavorable) fair value adjustments for natural gas purchase contracts; and increases (decreases) in electricity forward prices result in unfavorable (favorable) fair value adjustments for electricity sales contracts. Duke Energy regularly evaluates and validates pricing inputs used to estimate the fair value of natural gas commodity contracts by a market participant price verification procedure. This procedure provides a comparison of internal forward commodity curves to market participant generated curves.


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Interest rate derivatives
Most over-the-counter interest rate contract derivatives are valued using financial models that utilize observable inputs for similar instruments and are classified as Level 2. Inputs include forward interest rate curves, notional amounts, interest rates and credit quality of the counterparties.
Other fair value considerations
See Note 11 in Duke Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for a discussion of the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets.
DUKE ENERGY
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative amounts in the tables below for all Duke Energy Registrants exclude cash collateral, which is disclosed in Note 10. See Note 11 for additional information related to investments by major security type for the Duke Energy Registrants.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Not Categorized
Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Not Categorized
NDTF equity securities$5,061
$4,998
$
$
$63
$5,178
$5,119
$
$
$59
NDTF debt securities2,302
630
1,672


2,425
870
1,555


Other equity securities112
112



112
112



Other debt securities310
103
207


315
99
216


Derivative assets35
2
27
6

38
3

35

Total assets7,820
5,845
1,906
6
63
8,068
6,203
1,771
35
59
Derivative liabilities(244)(23)(100)(121)
(342)(12)(216)(114)
Net assets (liabilities)$7,576
$5,822
$1,806
$(115)$63
$7,726
$6,191
$1,555
$(79)$59
 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Not Categorized
NDTF equity securities$4,475
$4,410
$
$
$65
NDTF debt securities2,231
576
1,655


Other equity securities99
99



Other debt securities270
67
203


Derivative assets57
4
25
28

Total assets7,132
5,156
1,883
28
65
Derivative liabilities(242)(11)(90)(141)
Net assets (liabilities)$6,890
$5,145
$1,793
$(113)$65
 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Not Categorized
NDTF equity securities$4,475
$4,410
$
$
$65
NDTF debt securities2,231
576
1,655


Other equity securities99
99



Other debt securities270
67
203


Derivative assets57
4
25
28

Total assets7,132
5,156
1,883
28
65
Derivative liabilities(242)(11)(90)(141)
Net assets (liabilities)$6,890
$5,145
$1,793
$(113)$65

The following tables provide reconciliations of beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 measurements.
 Derivatives (net)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$(115) $(124) $(113) $(114)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:       
Purchases38
 56
 38
 56
Settlements(11) (15) (23) (29)
Total gains (losses) included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet9
 (14) 19
 (10)
Balance at end of period$(79) $(97) $(79) $(97)

 Derivatives (net)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$(113) $(114)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:   
Settlements(12) (14)
Total gains included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet10
 4
Balance at end of period$(115) $(124)

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DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Not Categorized
Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Not Categorized
NDTF equity securities$2,791
$2,728
$
$63
$2,883
$2,824
$
$59
NDTF debt securities1,122
212
910

1,161
250
911

Derivative assets5

5

Total assets3,918
2,940
915
63
4,044
3,074
911
59
Derivative liabilities(39)
(39)
(93)
(93)
Net assets$3,879
$2,940
$876
$63
$3,951
$3,074
$818
$59
 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Not Categorized
NDTF equity securities$2,484
$2,419
$
$65
NDTF debt securities1,069
149
920

Derivative assets3

3

Total assets3,556
2,568
923
65
Derivative liabilities(33)
(33)
Net assets$3,523
$2,568
$890
$65
 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Not Categorized
NDTF equity securities$2,484
$2,419
$
$65
NDTF debt securities1,069
149
920

Derivative assets3

3

Total assets3,556
2,568
923
65
Derivative liabilities(33)
(33)
Net assets$3,523
$2,568
$890
$65

PROGRESS ENERGY
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$2,295
$2,295
$
 $1,991
$1,991
$
NDTF debt securities1,264
620
644
 1,162
427
735
Other debt securities97
47
50
 64
17
47
Derivative assets


 4

4
Total assets3,656
2,962
694
 3,221
2,435
786
Derivative liabilities(90)
(90) (44)
(44)
Net assets$3,566
$2,962
$604
 $3,177
$2,435
$742
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$2,270
$2,270
$
 $1,991
$1,991
$
NDTF debt securities1,180
418
762
 1,162
427
735
Other debt securities96
47
49
 64
17
47
Derivative assets8

8
 4

4
Total assets3,554
2,735
819
 3,221
2,435
786
Derivative liabilities(44)
(44) (44)
(44)
Net assets$3,510
$2,735
$775
 $3,177
$2,435
$742

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$1,886
$1,886
$
 $1,588
$1,588
$
NDTF debt securities948
304
644
 906
294
612
Other debt securities2
2

 6
6

Derivative assets


 4

4
Total assets2,836
2,192
644
 2,504
1,888
616
Derivative liabilities(35)
(35) (27)
(27)
Net assets$2,801
$2,192
$609
 $2,477
$1,888
$589
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$1,812
$1,812
$
 $1,588
$1,588
$
NDTF debt securities926
298
628
 906
294
612
Other debt securities3
3

 6
6

Derivative assets8

8
 4

4
Total assets2,749
2,113
636
 2,504
1,888
616
Derivative liabilities(12)
(12) (27)
(27)
Net assets$2,737
$2,113
$624
 $2,477
$1,888
$589


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS


DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$409
$409
$
 $403
$403
$
NDTF debt securities316
316

 256
133
123
Other debt securities52
2
50
 48
1
47
Total assets777
727
50
 707
537
170
Derivative liabilities(39)
(39) (9)
(9)
Net assets$738
$727
$11
 $698
$537
$161
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$458
$458
$
 $403
$403
$
NDTF debt securities254
120
134
 256
133
123
Other debt securities50
1
49
 48
1
47
Total assets762
579
183
 707
537
170
Derivative liabilities(18)
(18) (9)
(9)
Net assets$744
$579
$165
 $698
$537
$161

DUKE ENERGY OHIO
The recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were not material for the three months ended March 31,at June 30, 2019, and 2018.December 31, 2018.
DUKE ENERGY INDIANA
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Other equity securities$74
$74
$
$
 $67
$67
$
$
Other debt securities42

42

 41

41

Derivative assets29
1

28
 23
1

22
Total assets$145
$75
$42
$28
 $131
$68
$41
$22
Derivative liabilities(2)(2)

 



Net assets$143
$73
$42
$28
 $131
$68
$41
$22

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Other equity securities$76
$76
$
$
 $67
$67
$
$
Other debt securities42

42

 41

41

Derivative assets5


5
 23
1

22
Total assets$123
$76
$42
$5
 $131
$68
$41
$22
The following table provides a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 measurements.
Derivatives (net)Derivatives (net)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$22
 $27
$5
 $7
 $22
 $27
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:   
      
Purchases29
 49
 29
 49
Settlements(10) (14)(9) (14) (19) (28)
Total losses included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet(7) (6)
Total gains (losses) included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet3
 2
 (4) (4)
Balance at end of period$5
 $7
$28
 $44
 $28
 $44
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS


PIEDMONT
The following tables provide recorded balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 3
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 3
Derivative assets$2
$2
$
 $3
3

Derivative liabilities(114)
(114) (141)
(141)
Net (liabilities) assets$(112)$2
$(114) $(138)$3
$(141)

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 3
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 3
Derivative assets$2
$2
$
 $3
3

Derivative liabilities(121)
(121) (141)
(141)
Net (liabilities) assets$(119)$2
$(121) $(138)$3
$(141)
The following table provides a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 measurements.
Derivatives (net)Derivatives (net)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$(141) $(142)$(121) $(132) $(141) $(142)
Total gains and settlements20
 10
Total gains (losses) and settlements7
 (18) 27
 (8)
Balance at end of period$(121) $(132)$(114) $(150) $(114) $(150)
QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
The following tables include quantitative information about the Duke Energy Registrants' derivatives classified as Level 3.
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
Fair Value    Fair Value    
Investment Type(in millions)Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange(in millions)Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange
Duke Energy Ohio 
     
    
FTRs$1
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh$0.17
-$2.40
$7
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh$0.36
-$3.13
Duke Energy Indiana 
     
    
FTRs5
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh(0.42)-7.85
28
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh(0.59)-7.61
Piedmont          
Natural gas contracts(121)Discounted cash flowForward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu2.03
-3.15
(114)Discounted cash flowForward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu1.96
-3.21
Duke Energy          
Total Level 3 derivatives$(115)    $(79)    
 December 31, 2018
 Fair Value     
Investment Type(in millions)Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange
Duke Energy Ohio 
     
FTRs$6
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh$1.19
-$4.59
Duke Energy Indiana 
     
FTRs22
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh(2.07)-8.27
Piedmont      
Natural gas contracts(141)Discounted cash flowForward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu1.87
-2.95
Duke Energy      
Total Level 3 derivatives$(113)     


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OTHER FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
The fair value and book value of long-term debt, including current maturities, is summarized in the following table. Estimates determined are not necessarily indicative of amounts that could have been settled in current markets. Fair value of long-term debt uses Level 2 measurements.
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Book Value
 Fair Value
 Book Value
 Fair Value
Duke Energy(a)
$57,040
 $60,667
 $54,529
 $54,534
Duke Energy Carolinas10,964
 12,300
 10,939
 11,471
Progress Energy19,199
 21,408
 18,911
 19,885
Duke Energy Progress9,049
 9,707
 8,204
 8,300
Duke Energy Florida7,213
 8,173
 7,321
 7,742
Duke Energy Ohio2,509
 2,779
 2,165
 2,239
Duke Energy Indiana3,723
 4,363
 3,782
 4,158
Piedmont2,384
 2,576
 2,138
 2,180
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Book Value
 Fair Value
 Book Value
 Fair Value
Duke Energy(a)
$56,182
 $58,242
 $54,529
 $54,534
Duke Energy Carolinas10,965
 11,951
 10,939
 11,471
Progress Energy19,251
 20,942
 18,911
 19,885
Duke Energy Progress9,048
 9,469
 8,204
 8,300
Duke Energy Florida7,265
 8,000
 7,321
 7,742
Duke Energy Ohio2,960
 3,149
 2,165
 2,239
Duke Energy Indiana3,722
 4,242
 3,782
 4,158
Piedmont2,138
 2,243
 2,138
 2,180

(a)Book value of long-term debt includes $1.5 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2018, of unamortized debt discount and premium, net in purchase accounting adjustments related to the mergers with Progress Energy and Piedmont that are excluded from fair value of long-term debt.
At both March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, notes payable and commercial paper, and nonrecourse notes payable of VIEs are not materially different from their carrying amounts because of the short-term nature of these instruments and/or because the stated rates approximate market rates.
13. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED VIEs
The obligations of the consolidated VIEs discussed in the following paragraphs are nonrecourse to the Duke Energy registrants. The registrants have no requirement to provide liquidity to, purchase assets of or guarantee performance of these VIEs unless noted in the following paragraphs.
No financial support was provided to any of the consolidated VIEs during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018, or is expected to be provided in the future that was not previously contractually required.
Receivables Financing – DERF / DEPR / DEFR
DERF, DEPR and DEFR are bankruptcy remote, special purpose subsidiaries of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida, respectively. DERF, DEPR and DEFR are wholly owned limited liability companies with separate legal existence from their parent companies, and their assets are not generally available to creditors of their parent companies. On a revolving basis, DERF, DEPR and DEFR buy certain accounts receivable arising from the sale of electricity and related services from their parent companies.
DERF, DEPR and DEFR borrow amounts under credit facilities to buy these receivables. Borrowing availability from the credit facilities is limited to the amount of qualified receivables purchased. The sole source of funds to satisfy the related debt obligations is cash collections from the receivables. Amounts borrowed under the credit facilities are reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Long-Term Debt.
The most significant activity that impacts the economic performance of DERF, DEPR and DEFR are the decisions made to manage delinquent receivables. Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida are considered primary beneficiaries and consolidate DERF, DEPR and DEFR, respectively, as they make those decisions.
Receivables Financing – CRC
CRC is a bankruptcy remote, special purpose entity indirectly owned by Duke Energy. On a revolving basis, CRC buys certain accounts receivable arising from the sale of electricity, natural gas and related services from Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana. CRC borrows amounts under a credit facility to buy the receivables from Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana. Borrowing availability from the credit facility is limited to the amount of qualified receivables sold to CRC. The sole source of funds to satisfy the related debt obligation is cash collections from the receivables. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility are reflected on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Long-Term Debt.
The proceeds Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana receive from the sale of receivables to CRC are approximately 75 percent cash and 25 percent in the form of a subordinated note from CRC. The subordinated note is a retained interest in the receivables sold. Depending on collection experience, additional equity infusions to CRC may be required by Duke Energy to maintain a minimum equity balance of $3 million.
CRC is considered a VIE because (i) equity capitalization is insufficient to support its operations, (ii) power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity are not performed by the equity holder and (iii) deficiencies in net worth of CRC are funded by Duke Energy. The most significant activities that impact the economic performance of CRC are decisions made to manage delinquent receivables. Duke Energy is considered the primary beneficiary and consolidates CRC as it makes these decisions. Neither Duke Energy Ohio nor Duke Energy Indiana consolidate CRC.


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Receivables Financing – Credit Facilities
The following table summarizes the amounts and expiration dates of the credit facilities and associated restricted receivables described above.
 Duke Energy
   Duke Energy
 Duke Energy
 Duke Energy
   Carolinas
 Progress
 Florida
(in millions)CRC
 DERF
 DEPR
 DEFR
Expiration dateDecember 2020
 December 2020
 February 2021
 April 2021
Credit facility amount$350
 $475
 $325
 $250
Amounts borrowed at June 30, 2019328
 475
 325
 250
Amounts borrowed at December 31, 2018325
 450
 300
 225
Restricted Receivables at June 30, 2019484
 671
 518
 472
Restricted Receivables at December 31, 2018564
 699
 547
 357
 Duke Energy
   Duke Energy
 Duke Energy
 Duke Energy
   Carolinas
 Progress
 Florida
(in millions)CRC
 DERF
 DEPR
 DEFR
Expiration dateDecember 2020
 December 2020
 February 2021
 April 2021
Credit facility amount$350
 $475
 $325
 $250
Amounts borrowed at March 31, 2019350
 475
 325
 250
Amounts borrowed at December 31, 2018325
 450
 300
 225
Restricted Receivables at March 31, 2019534
 630
 495
 317
Restricted Receivables at December 31, 2018564
 699
 547
 357

Nuclear Asset-Recovery Bonds – DEFPF
DEFPF is a bankruptcy remote, wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of Duke Energy Florida. DEFPF was formed in 2016 for the sole purpose of issuing nuclear asset-recovery bonds to finance Duke Energy Florida's unrecovered regulatory asset related to Crystal River Unit 3.
In June 2016, DEFPF issued senior secured bonds and used the proceeds to acquire nuclear asset-recovery property from Duke Energy Florida. The nuclear asset-recovery property acquired includes the right to impose, bill, collect and adjust a non-bypassable nuclear asset-recovery charge from all Duke Energy Florida retail customers until the bonds are paid in full and all financing costs have been recovered. The nuclear asset-recovery bonds are secured by the nuclear asset-recovery property, and cash collections from the nuclear asset-recovery charges are the sole source of funds to satisfy the debt obligation. The bondholders have no recourse to Duke Energy Florida.
DEFPF is considered a VIE primarily because the equity capitalization is insufficient to support its operations. Duke Energy Florida has the power to direct the significant activities of the VIE as described above, and therefore Duke Energy Florida is considered the primary beneficiary and consolidates DEFPF.
The following table summarizes the impact of DEFPF on Duke Energy Florida's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(in millions)June 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Receivables of VIEs$8
$5
Regulatory Assets: Current52
52
Current Assets: Other31
39
Other Noncurrent Assets: Regulatory assets1,019
1,041
Current Liabilities: Other10
10
Current maturities of long-term debt54
53
Long-Term Debt1,082
1,111
(in millions)March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Receivables of VIEs$5
$5
Regulatory Assets: Current52
52
Current Assets: Other12
39
Other Noncurrent Assets: Regulatory assets1,032
1,041
Current Liabilities: Other2
10
Current maturities of long-term debt54
53
Long-Term Debt1,082
1,111

Commercial Renewables
Certain of Duke Energy’s renewable energy facilities are VIEs due to Duke Energy issuing guarantees for debt service and operations and maintenance reserves in support of debt financings. Assets are restricted and cannot be pledged as collateral or sold to third parties without prior approval of debt holders. Additionally, Duke Energy has VIEs associated with tax equity arrangements entered into with third-party investors in order to finance the cost of solar energy systems eligible for tax credits. The activities that most significantly impacted the economic performance of these renewable energy facilities were decisions associated with siting, negotiating PPAs and EPC agreements, and decisions associated with ongoing operations and maintenance-related activities. Duke Energy is considered the primary beneficiary and consolidates the entities as it is responsible for all of these decisions.
The table below presents material balances reported on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets related to renewables VIEs.
(in millions)June 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Current Assets: Other$109
$123
Property, plant and equipment, cost4,419
4,007
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(769)(698)
Other Noncurrent Assets: Other289
261
Current maturities of long-term debt178
174
Long-Term Debt1,610
1,587
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Asset Retirement Obligations108
106
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other222
212
(in millions)March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Current Assets: Other$140
$123
Property, plant and equipment, cost4,018
4,007
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(733)(698)
Other Noncurrent Assets: Other280
261
Current maturities of long-term debt173
174
Long-Term Debt1,583
1,587
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Asset Retirement Obligations107
106
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other212
212


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NON-CONSOLIDATED VIEs
The following tables summarize the impact of non-consolidated VIEs on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 June 30, 2019
 Duke Energy Duke
 Duke
 Pipeline
 Commercial
 Other
   Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Investments
 Renewables
 
VIEs 

 Total
 Ohio
 Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies$
 $
 $
 $
 $45
 $81
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates1,066
 187
 52
 1,305
 
 
Total assets$1,066
 $187
 $52
 $1,305
 $45
 $81
Taxes accrued(2) 
 
 (2) 
 
Other current liabilities
 
 4
 4
 
 
Deferred income taxes48
 
 
 48
 
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
 11
 11
 
 
Total liabilities$46
 $
 $15
 $61
 $
 $
Net assets$1,020
 $187
 $37
 $1,244
 $45
 $81
 March 31, 2019
 Duke Energy Duke
 Duke
 Pipeline
 Commercial
 Other
   Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Investments
 Renewables
 
VIEs 

 Total
 Ohio
 Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies$
 $
 $
 $
 $67
 $89
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates998
 187
 50
 1,235
 
 
Total assets$998
 $187
 $50
 $1,235
 $67
 $89
Taxes accrued(1) 
 
 (1) 
 
Other current liabilities
 
 2
 2
 
 
Deferred income taxes40
 
 
 40
 
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
 11
 11
 
 
Total liabilities$39
 $
 $13
 $52
 $
 $
Net assets$959
 $187
 $37
 $1,183
 $67
 $89

 December 31, 2018
 Duke Energy Duke
 Duke
 Pipeline
 Commercial
 Other
   Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Investments
 Renewables
 VIEs
 Total
 Ohio
 Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies$
 $
 $
 $
 $93
 $118
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates822
 190
 48
 1,060
 
 
Total assets$822
 $190
 $48
 $1,060
 $93
 $118
Taxes accrued(1) 
 
 (1) 
 
Other current liabilities
 
 4
 4
 
 
Deferred income taxes21
 
 
 21
 
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
 12
 12
 
 
Total liabilities$20

$

$16

$36

$

$
Net assets$802
 $190
 $32
 $1,024
 $93
 $118

 December 31, 2018
 Duke Energy Duke
 Duke
 Pipeline
 Commercial
 Other
   Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Investments
 Renewables
 VIEs
 Total
 Ohio
 Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies$
 $
 $
 $
 $93
 $118
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates822
 190
 48
 1,060
 
 
Total assets$822
 $190
 $48
 $1,060
 $93
 $118
Taxes accrued(1) 
 
 (1) 
 
Other current liabilities
 
 4
 4
 
 
Deferred income taxes21
 
 
 21
 
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
 12
 12
 
 
Total liabilities$20

$

$16

$36

$

$
Net assets$802
 $190
 $32
 $1,024
 $93
 $118
The Duke Energy Registrants are not aware of any situations where the maximum exposure to loss significantly exceeds the carrying values shown above except for the power purchase agreement with OVEC, which is discussed below, and various guarantees, including Duke Energy's guarantee agreement to support its share of the ACP revolving credit facility. Duke Energy's maximum exposure to loss under the terms of the guarantee is $737$790 million, which represents 47 percent of the outstanding borrowings under the credit facility as of March 31,June 30, 2019. For more information on various guarantees, refer to Note 4.
Pipeline Investments
Duke Energy has investments in various joint ventures with pipeline projects currently under construction. These entities are considered VIEs due to having insufficient equity to finance their own activities without subordinated financial support. Duke Energy does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance, the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of these VIEs and therefore does not consolidate these entities.

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The table below presents Duke Energy's ownership interest and investment balances in these joint ventures.
   VIE Investment Amount (in millions)
 Ownership June 30, December 31,
Entity NameInterest 2019 2018
ACP(a)
47% $1,041
 $797
Constitution24% 25
 25
Total  $1,066
 $822
   VIE Investment Amount (in millions)
 Ownership March 31, December 31,
Entity NameInterest 2019 2018
ACP(a)
47% $973
 $797
Constitution24% 25
 25
Total  $998
 $822

(a)Duke Energy evaluated this investment for impairment as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, and determined that fair value approximated carrying value and therefore no impairment was necessary.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSVARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES


Commercial Renewables
Duke Energy has investments in various renewable energy project entities. Some of these entities are VIEs due to Duke Energy issuing guarantees for debt service and operations and maintenance reserves in support of debt financings. Duke Energy does not consolidate these VIEs because power to direct and control key activities is shared jointly by Duke Energy and other owners.
Pioneer
Duke Energy holds a 50 percent equity interest in Pioneer. Pioneer is considered a VIE due to having insufficient equity to finance its own activities without subordinated financial support. The activities that most significantly impact Pioneer's economic performance are decisions related to the development of new transmission facilities. The power to direct these activities is jointly and equally shared by Duke Energy and the other joint venture partner, American Electric Power; therefore, Duke Energy does not consolidate Pioneer.
OVEC
Duke Energy Ohio’s 9 percent ownership interest in OVEC is considered a non-consolidated VIE due to OVEC having insufficient equity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support. The activities that most significantly impact OVEC's economic performance include fuel strategy and supply activities and decisions associated with ongoing operations and maintenance-related activities. Duke Energy Ohio does not have the unilateral power to direct these activities, and therefore, does not consolidate OVEC.
As a counterparty to an ICPA, Duke Energy Ohio has a contractual arrangement to receive entitlements to capacity and energy from OVEC’s power plants through June 2040 commensurate with its power participation ratio, which is equivalent to Duke Energy Ohio's ownership interest. Costs, including fuel, operating expenses, fixed costs, debt amortization and interest expense, are allocated to counterparties to the ICPA based on their power participation ratio. The value of the ICPA is subject to variability due to fluctuation in power prices and changes in OVEC's cost of business. On March 31, 2018, FES, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy and an ICPA counterparty with a power participation ratio of 4.85 percent, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which could increase costs allocated to the counterparties. On July 31, 2018, the bankruptcy court rejected the FES ICPA, which means OVEC is an unsecured creditor in the FES bankruptcy proceeding. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the impact of the bankruptcy filing on its OVEC interests. In addition, certain proposed environmental rulemaking could result in future increased OVEC cost allocations.
CRC
See discussion under Consolidated VIEs for additional information related to CRC.
Amounts included in Receivables from affiliated companies in the above table for Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana reflect their retained interest in receivables sold to CRC. These subordinated notes held by Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana are stated at fair value.
The following table shows the gross and net receivables sold.
 Duke Energy Ohio Duke Energy Indiana
(in millions)June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
 June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Receivables sold$210
 $269
 $314
 $336
Less: Retained interests45
 93
 81
 118
Net receivables sold$165
 $176
 $233
 $218

 Duke Energy Ohio Duke Energy Indiana
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
 March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Receivables sold$253
 $269
 $322
 $336
Less: Retained interests67
 93
 89
 118
Net receivables sold$186
 $176
 $233
 $218

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The following table shows sales and cash flows related to receivables sold.
 Duke Energy Ohio Duke Energy Indiana
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Sales               
Receivables sold$429
 $461
 $1,004
 $1,028
 $676
 $692
 $1,410
 $1,386
Loss recognized on sale3
 3
 7
 6
 4
 4
 9
 7
Cash flows               
Cash proceeds from receivables sold$448
 $465
 $1,045
 $1,050
 $680
 $686
 $1,438
 $1,397
Collection fees received1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
Return received on retained interests2
 1
 4
 3
 2
 2
 5
 4
 Duke Energy Ohio Duke Energy Indiana
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Sales       
Receivables sold$575
 $567
 $734
 $694
Loss recognized on sale4
 3
 5
 3
Cash flows       
Cash proceeds from receivables sold$597
 $585
 $758
 $711
Return received on retained interests2
 2
 3
 2

Cash flows from sales of receivables are reflected within Operating Activities on Duke Energy Ohio’s and Duke Energy Indiana’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREVENUE


14. REVENUE
Duke Energy earns substantially all of its revenues through its reportable segments, Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure and Commercial Renewables.
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure earns the majority of its revenues through retail and wholesale electric service through the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. Duke Energy generally provides retail and wholesale electric service customers with their full electric load requirements or with supplemental load requirements when the customer has other sources of electricity.
The majority of wholesale revenues are full requirements contracts where the customers purchase the substantial majority of their energy needs and do not have a fixed quantity of contractually required energy or capacity. As such, related forecasted revenues are considered optional purchases. Supplemental requirements contracts that include contracted blocks of energy and capacity at contractually fixed prices have the following estimated remaining performance obligations:
 Remaining Performance Obligations
(in millions)2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Progress Energy$63
$121
$87
$82
$39
$42
$434
Duke Energy Progress4
9
9
9
9
9
49
Duke Energy Florida59
112
78
73
30
33
385
Duke Energy Indiana5
10
5



20
 Remaining Performance Obligations
(in millions)2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Progress Energy$86
$121
$87
$82
$39
$42
$457
Duke Energy Progress7
9
9
9
9
9
52
Duke Energy Florida79
112
78
73
30
33
405
Duke Energy Indiana7
10
5



22

Revenues for block sales are recognized monthly as energy is delivered and stand-ready service is provided, consistent with invoiced amounts and unbilled estimates.
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure earns its revenues through retail and wholesale natural gas service through the transportation, distribution and sale of natural gas. Duke Energy generally provides retail and wholesale natural gas service customers with all natural gas load requirements. Additionally, while natural gas can be stored, substantially all natural gas provided by Duke Energy is consumed by customers simultaneously with receipt of delivery.
Fixed capacity payments under long-term contracts for the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment include minimum margin contracts and supply arrangements with municipalities and power generation facilities. Revenues for related sales are recognized monthly as natural gas is delivered and stand-ready service is provided, consistent with invoiced amounts and unbilled estimates. Estimated remaining performance obligations are as follows:
 Remaining Performance Obligations
(in millions)2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Piedmont$34
$69
$65
$64
$61
$432
$725
 Remaining Performance Obligations
(in millions)2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Piedmont$53
$69
$65
$64
$61
$431
$743

Commercial Renewables
Commercial Renewables earns the majority of its revenues through long-term PPAs and generally sells all of its wind and solar facility output, electricity and RECs to customers. The majority of these PPAs have historically been accounted for as leases. For PPAs that are not accounted for as leases, the delivery of electricity and the delivery of RECs are considered separate performance obligations.

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Other
The remainder of Duke Energy’s operations is presented as Other, which does not include material revenues from contracts with customers.
Disaggregated Revenues

Disaggregated revenues are presented as follows:

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
(in millions)Duke
Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
By market or type of customerEnergy
Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$2,370
$760
$1,114
$536
$578
$189
$306
$
   General1,427
496
632
306
326
103
197

   Industrial711
266
222
161
61
33
190

   Wholesale541
119
353
315
38
14
54

   Other revenues172
78
172
125
47
16
17

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$5,221
$1,719
$2,493
$1,443
$1,050
$355
$764
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$414
$
$
$
$
$112
$
$302
   Commercial206




49

157
   Industrial48




7

42
   Power Generation






13
   Other revenues63




8

56
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$731
$
$
$
$
$176
$
$570
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$42
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$4
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total revenue from contracts with customers$5,998
$1,719
$2,493
$1,443
$1,050
$531
$764
$570
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$165
$25
$79
$41
$36
$
$4
$9
Total revenues$6,163
$1,744
$2,572
$1,484
$1,086
$531
$768
$579

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Disaggregated Revenues
Disaggregated revenues are presented as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
  Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
(in millions)Duke
Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
By market or type of customerEnergy
Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$2,304
$679
$1,243
$496
$747
$159
$225
$
   General1,584
531
750
339
411
105
197

   Industrial759
289
231
164
67
36
201

   Wholesale527
109
351
309
42
9
59

   Other revenues187
68
99
44
55
25
27

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$5,361
$1,676
$2,674
$1,352
$1,322
$334
$709
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$146
$
$
$
$
$64
$
$82
   Commercial85




26

59
   Industrial29




3

24
   Power Generation






13
   Other revenues22




2

19
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$282
$
$
$
$
$95
$
$197
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$46
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$6
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total revenue from contracts with customers$5,695
$1,676
$2,674
$1,352
$1,322
$429
$709
$197
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$178
$37
$70
$35
$31
$4
$5
$12
Total revenues$5,873
$1,713
$2,744
$1,387
$1,353
$433
$714
$209



 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
(in millions)Duke
Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
By market or type of customerEnergy
Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$2,350
$781
$1,112
$516
$595
$180
$278
$
   General1,375
472
631
299
333
96
178

   Industrial664
255
208
145
62
30
173

   Wholesale633
119
446
397
50

68

   Other revenues139
67
129
85
43
14
17

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$5,161
$1,694
$2,526
$1,442
$1,083
$320
$714
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$413
$
$
$
$
$111
$
$302
   Commercial201




49

152
   Industrial48




7

41
   Power Generation






13
   Other revenues55




6

49
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$717
$
$
$
$
$173
$
$557
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$33
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$17
$
$
$
$
$14
$
$
Total revenue from contracts with customers$5,928
$1,694
$2,526
$1,442
$1,083
$507
$714
$557
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$207
$69
$50
$18
$32
$17
$17
$(4)
Total revenues$6,135
$1,763
$2,576
$1,460
$1,115
$524
$731
$553
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREVENUE


 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
  Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
(in millions)Duke
Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
By market or type of customerEnergy
Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$2,185
$659
$1,099
$452
$648
$181
$245
$
   General1,481
501
678
300
377
110
188

   Industrial736
286
224
159
66
33
192

   Wholesale515
115
322
287
34
2
77

   Other revenues194
85
96
47
50
23
20

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$5,111
$1,646
$2,419
$1,245
$1,175
$349
$722
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$153
$
$
$
$
$66
$
$87
   Commercial87




28

59
   Industrial31




3

28
   Power Generation






14
   Other revenues23




6

17
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$294
$
$
$
$
$103
$
$205
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$47
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$15
$
$
$
$
$10
$
$
Total revenue from contracts with customers$5,467
$1,646
$2,419
$1,245
$1,175
$462
$722
$205
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$176
$26
$79
$46
$28
$(3)$16
$10
Total revenues$5,643
$1,672
$2,498
$1,291
$1,203
$459
$738
$215
(a)Other revenue sources include revenues from leases, derivatives and alternative revenue programs that are not considered revenues from contracts with customers. Alternative revenue programs in certain jurisdictions include regulatory mechanisms that periodically adjust for over or under collection of related revenues.




FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREVENUE


 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
  Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
(in millions)Duke
Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
By market or type of customerEnergy
Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$4,674
$1,439
$2,357
$1,032
$1,325
$348
$531
$
   General3,011
1,027
1,382
645
737
208
394

   Industrial1,470
555
453
325
128
69
391

   Wholesale1,068
228
704
624
80
23
113

   Other revenues359
146
271
169
102
41
44

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$10,582
$3,395
$5,167
$2,795
$2,372
$689
$1,473
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$560
$
$
$
$
$176
$
$384
   Commercial291




75

216
   Industrial77




10

66
   Power Generation






26
   Other revenues85




10

75
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$1,013
$
$
$
$
$271
$
$767
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$88
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$10
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total Revenue from contracts with customers$11,693
$3,395
$5,167
$2,795
$2,372
$960
$1,473
$767
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$343
$62
$149
$76
$67
$4
$9
$21
Total revenues$12,036
$3,457
$5,316
$2,871
$2,439
$964
$1,482
$788



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSREVENUE


 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
  Duke
 Duke
Duke
Duke
Duke
 
(in millions)Duke
Energy
Progress
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
 
By market or type of customerEnergy
Carolinas
Energy
Progress
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$4,535
$1,440
$2,211
$968
$1,243
$361
$523
$
   General2,856
973
1,309
599
710
206
366

   Industrial1,400
541
432
304
128
63
365

   Wholesale1,148
234
768
684
84
2
145

   Other revenues333
152
225
132
93
37
37

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$10,272
$3,340
$4,945
$2,687
$2,258
$669
$1,436
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$566
$
$
$
$
$177
$
$389
   Commercial288




77

211
   Industrial79




10

69
   Power Generation






27
   Other revenues78




12

66
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$1,011
$
$
$
$
$276
$
$762
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$80
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$31
$
$
$
$
$24
$
$
Total Revenue from contracts with customers$11,394
$3,340
$4,945
$2,687
$2,258
$969
$1,436
$762
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$384
$95
$129
$64
$60
$14
$33
$6
Total revenues$11,778
$3,435
$5,074
$2,751
$2,318
$983
$1,469
$768
(a)Other revenue sources include revenues from leases, derivatives and alternative revenue programs that are not considered revenues from contracts with customers. Alternative revenue programs in certain jurisdictions include regulatory mechanisms that periodically adjust for over or under collection of related revenues.
UNBILLED REVENUE
Unbilled revenues are recognized by applying customer billing rates to the estimated volumes of energy or natural gas delivered but not yet billed. Unbilled revenues can vary significantly from period to period as a result of seasonality, weather, customer usage patterns, customer mix, average price in effect for customer classes, timing of rendering customer bills and meter reading schedules, and the impact of weather normalization or margin decoupling mechanisms.
Unbilled revenues are included within Receivables and Receivables of VIEs on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as shown in the following table.
(in millions)June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$790
 $896
Duke Energy Carolinas288
 313
Progress Energy270
 244
Duke Energy Progress148
 148
Duke Energy Florida122
 96
Duke Energy Ohio1
 2
Duke Energy Indiana14
 23
Piedmont4
 73
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$733
 $896
Duke Energy Carolinas281
 313
Progress Energy193
 244
Duke Energy Progress108
 148
Duke Energy Florida85
 96
Duke Energy Ohio1
 2
Duke Energy Indiana18
 23
Piedmont38
 73


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Additionally, Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana sell, on a revolving basis, nearly all of their retail accounts receivable, including receivables for unbilled revenues, to an affiliate, CRC, and account for the transfers of receivables as sales. Accordingly, the receivables sold are not reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana. See Note 13 for further information. These receivables for unbilled revenues are shown in the table below.
(in millions)June 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy Ohio$65
 $86
Duke Energy Indiana116
 128
(in millions)March 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy Ohio$62
 $86
Duke Energy Indiana109
 128

15. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders, as adjusted for distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders, as adjusted for distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities, by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other agreements to issue common stock, such as stock options and equity forward sale agreements, were exercised or settled. Duke Energy’s participating securities are restricted stock units that are entitled to dividends declared on Duke Energy common stock during the restricted stock unit’s vesting periods.
The following table presents Duke Energy’s basic and diluted EPS calculations, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common and preferred share dividends declared.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per-share amounts)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Income from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders excluding impact of participating securities$898
 $619
$819
 $504
 $1,718
 $1,123
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted727
 701
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders   
       
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic728
 703
 728
 702
Equity Forwards
 1
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted728
 704
 728
 702
EPS from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders       
Basic and Diluted$1.24
 $0.88
$1.12
 $0.72
 $2.36
 $1.60
Potentially dilutive items excluded from the calculation(a)
2
 2
2
 2
 2
 2
Dividends declared per common share$0.9275
 $0.89
$0.928
 $0.89
 $1.855
 $1.78
Dividends declared on preferred stock per depositary share$0.307
 $
 $0.307
 $
(a)Performance stock awards were not included in the dilutive securities calculation because the performance measures related to the awards had not been met.
Common Stock
On February 20, 2018, Duke Energy filed a prospectus supplement and executed an EDA under which it may sell up to $1 billion of its common stock through an ATM offering program, including an equity forward sales component. The EDA was entered into with the Agents. Under the terms of the EDA, Duke Energy may issue and sell, through any of the Agents, shares of common stock through September 23, 2019.
In June 2018, Duke Energy marketed two separate tranches, each for 1.3 million shares, of common stock through equity forward transactions under the ATM program. In December 2018, Duke Energy physically settled these equity forwards by delivering 2.6 million shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of approximately $195 million.
Separately, in March 2018, Duke Energy marketed an equity offering of 21.3 million shares of common stock through an Underwriting Agreement. In connection with the offering, Duke Energy entered into equity forward sale agreements. The equity forwards required Duke Energy to either physically settle the transactions by issuing 21.3 million shares in exchange for net proceeds at the then-applicable forward sale price specified by the agreements, or net settle in whole or in part through the delivery or receipt of cash or shares. In June 2018, Duke Energy physically settled one-half of the equity forwards by delivering approximately 10.6 million shares of common stock in exchange for net cash proceeds of approximately $781 million. In December 2018, Duke Energy physically settled the remaining equity forward by delivering 10.6 million shares of common stock in exchange for net cash proceeds of approximately $766 million.
In 2018, Duke Energy also issued 2.2 million shares through its DRIP with an increase in additional paid-in capital of approximately $174 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, Duke Energy issued 0.9 million shares through its DRIP with an increase in additional paid-in capital of approximately $80 million.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


In March and April 2019, Duke Energy marketed two separate tranches, each for 1.1 million shares, of common stock through equity forward transactions under the ATM program. The first tranche had an initial forward price of $89.83 per share and the second tranche had an initial forward price of $88.82 per share. In May and June 2019, a third tranche of 1.6 million shares of common stock was marketed and had an initial forward price of $86.23. The equity forwards require Duke Energy to either physically settle the transaction by issuing shares in exchange for net proceeds at the then-applicable forward sale price specified by the agreements or net settle in whole or in part through the delivery or receipt of cash or shares. The settlement alternative is at Duke Energy's election. No amounts have or will be recorded in Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to these ATM offerings until settlements of the equity forwards occur, which is expected by December 31, 2019. The initial forward sale price will be subject to adjustment on a daily basis based on a floating interest rate factor and will decrease by other fixed amounts specified in the relevant forward sale agreements. Until settlement of the equity forwards, earnings per shareEPS dilution resulting from the agreements, if any, will be determined under the treasury stock method.

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Preferred Stock
On March 29, 2019, Duke Energy completed the issuance of 40 million depositary shares, each representing 1/1,000th share of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, at a price of $25 per depositary share. The transaction resulted in net proceeds of $974$973 million after issuance costs and the proceeds are being used for general corporate purposes and to reduce short-term debt. The preferred stock has a $25 liquidation preference per depositary share and earns dividends on a cumulative basis at a rate of 5.75 percent per annum. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on the 16th day of March, June, September and December, beginningand began on June 16, 2019. Dividends issued on its preferred stock are subject to approval by the Duke Energy Board of Directors. However, the deferral of dividend payments on the preferred stock prohibits the declaration of common stock dividends. Dividends declared on preferred stock will be recorded on the income statement as a reduction of net income to arrive at net income attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders. Dividends accumulated on preferred stock will be a reduction to net income used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS.
The Series A Preferred Stock ranks, with respect to dividends and distributions upon liquidation or dissolution:
senior to Common Stock and to each other class or series of capital stock established after the original issue date of the Series A Preferred Stock that is expressly made subordinated to the Series A Preferred Stock;
on a parity with any class or series of capital stock established after the original issue date of the Series A Preferred Stock that is not expressly made senior or subordinated to the Series A Preferred Stock;
junior to any class or series of capital stock established after the original issue date of the Series A Preferred Stock that is expressly made senior to the Series A Preferred Stock;
junior to all of existing and future indebtedness (including indebtedness outstanding under Duke Energy's credit facilities, unsecured senior notes, junior subordinated debentures and commercial paper) and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against Duke Energy; and
structurally subordinated to existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of Duke Energy's subsidiaries and future preferred stock of subsidiaries.
The preferred stock has no maturity or mandatory redemption date, is not redeemable at the option of the holders and includes separate call options. The first call option allows Duke Energy to call the preferred stock at a redemption price of $25.50 per depositary share prior to June 15, 2024, in whole but not in part, at any time within 120 days after a ratings event where a rating agency amends, clarifies or changes the criteria it uses to assign equity credit for securities such as the preferred stock. The second call option allows Duke Energy to call the preferred stock, in whole or in part, at any time, on or after June 15, 2024, at a redemption price of $25 per depositary share. Duke Energy is also required to redeem all accumulated and unpaid dividends if either call option is exercised.
Holders of the preferred stock have no voting rights with respect to matters that generally require the approval of voting stockholders. The limited voting rights of holders of preferred stock include the right to vote as a single class on certain matters that may affect the preference or special rights of the preferred stock, except in the instance that Duke Energy elects to defer the payment of dividends for a total of six quarterly full dividend periods. If dividends are deferred for a cumulative total of six quarterly full dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, holders of the preferred stock have the right to nominateelect two additional Board members to the Duke Energy Board of Directors.
16. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLANS
Duke Energy and certain subsidiaries maintain, and the Subsidiary Registrants participate in, qualified and non-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans. Duke Energy's policy is to fund amounts on an actuarial basis to provide assets sufficient to meet benefit payments to be paid to plan participants.

Duke Energy uses a December 31 measurement date for its qualified non-contributory defined benefit retirement plan assets and obligations. However, because Duke Energy believes it is probable in 2019 that total lump-sum benefit payments will exceed the settlement threshold, which is defined as the sum of the service cost and interest cost on projected benefit obligation components of net periodic pension costs, Duke Energy remeasured the plan assets and plan obligations associated with one of its qualified pension plans as of June 30, 2019. The discount rate used for the remeasurement was 3.5 percent. The cash balance interest crediting rate was 4.0 percent. All other assumptions used for the remeasurement were consistent with the measurement as of December 31, 2018. As a result, Duke Energy recognized a remeasurement gain of $18 million, which is recorded in Other within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019. The remeasurement gain, which represents an increase in funded status, reflects an increase of $275 million in the fair value of plan assets and an increase of $257 million in the projected benefit obligation.

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As the result of settlement accounting, Duke Energy recognized a settlement charge of $69 million, primarily as a regulatory asset within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019 (an immaterial amount was recorded in Other income and expenses, net within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations). Settlement charges recognized by the Subsidiary Registrants were $43 million for Duke Energy Carolinas, $16 million for Duke Energy Progress, $3 million for Duke Energy Florida, $3 million for Duke Energy Indiana, $1 million for Duke Energy Ohio and $3 million for Piedmont. The settlement charge reflects the recognition of a pro-rata portion of previously unrecognized actuarial losses, equal to the percentage of reduction in the projected benefit obligation resulting from total lump-sum benefits payments as of June 30, 2019.
QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS
The following tables include the components of net periodic pension costs for qualified pension plans.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Service cost$37
 $12
 $11
 $6
 $4
 $1
 $2
 $1
$37
 $12
 $10
 $6
 $6
 $1
 $2
 $2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation83
 20
 26
 12
 14
 5
 6
 3
82
 21
 26
 12
 13
 4
 7
 3
Expected return on plan assets(143) (38) (44) (23) (22) (8) (11) (5)(143) (37) (45) (21) (22) (6) (10) (6)
Amortization of actuarial loss24
 6
 9
 3
 6
 1
 2
 2
25
 5
 9
 3
 6
 
 1
 1
Amortization of prior service credit(8) (2) (1) 
 
 
 
 (3)(8) (2) 
 (1) (1) 
 (1) (2)
Net periodic pension costs$(7) $(2) $1
 $(2) $2
 $(1) $(1) $(2)$(7) $(1) $
 $(1) $2
 $(1) $(1) $(2)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
  Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
    Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Service cost$45
 $15
 $13
 $7
 $5
 $1
 $2
 $2
$45
 $15
 $13
 $8
 $6
 $1
 $3
 $2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation75
 18
 24
 11
 13
 5
 6
 3
75
 18
 22
 10
 12
 4
 6
 3
Expected return on plan assets(140) (37) (45) (21) (23) (7) (10) (6)(140) (37) (43) (21) (23) (7) (11) (6)
Amortization of actuarial loss33
 7
 11
 5
 6
 1
 2
 3
33
 7
 11
 5
 6
 1
 2
 3
Amortization of prior service credit(8) (2) (1) 
 
 
 
 (3)(8) (2) (1) (1) (1) 
 
 (3)
Net periodic pension costs$5
 $1
 $2
 $2
 $1
 $
 $
 $(1)$5
 $1
 $2
 $1
 $
 $(1) $
 $(1)

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Service cost$74
 $24
 $21
 $12
 $10
 $2
 $4
 $3
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation165
 41
 52
 24
 27
 9
 13
 6
Expected return on plan assets(286) (75) (89) (44) (44) (14) (21) (11)
Amortization of actuarial loss49
 11
 18
 6
 12
 1
 3
 3
Amortization of prior service credit(16) (4) (1) (1) (1) 
 (1) (5)
Net periodic pension costs$(14) $(3) $1
 $(3) $4
 $(2) $(2) $(4)
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Service cost$90
 $30
 $26
 $15
 $11
 $2
 $5
 $4
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation150
 36
 46
 21
 25
 9
 12
 6
Expected return on plan assets(280) (74) (88) (42) (46) (14) (21) (12)
Amortization of actuarial loss66
 14
 22
 10
 12
 2
 4
 6
Amortization of prior service credit(16) (4) (2) (1) (1) 
 
 (6)
Net periodic pension costs$10
 $2
 $4
 $3
 $1
 $(1) $
 $(2)




FINANCIAL STATEMENTSEMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS


NON-QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS
Net periodic pension costs for non-qualified pension plans were not material for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018.
OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Net periodic costs for other post-retirement benefitOPEB plans were not material for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018.
17. INCOME TAXES
EFFECTIVE TAX RATES
The effective tax ratesETRs from continuing operations for each of the Duke Energy Registrants are included in the following table.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Duke Energy15.9% 16.5% 12.6% 19.9%
Duke Energy Carolinas19.7% 21.5% 18.7% 21.8%
Progress Energy16.7% 17.3% 17.0% 15.4%
Duke Energy Progress16.3% 20.1% 17.1% 16.8%
Duke Energy Florida19.6% 18.0% 19.5% 17.4%
Duke Energy Ohio16.1% 25.8% 16.5% 16.0%
Duke Energy Indiana24.2% 25.8% 24.2% 25.8%
Piedmont22.2% 27.3% 21.8% 23.9%
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2019
 2018
Duke Energy9.6% 22.5%
Duke Energy Carolinas17.7% 22.0%
Progress Energy17.3% 13.2%
Duke Energy Progress17.8% 14.1%
Duke Energy Florida19.3% 16.3%
Duke Energy Ohio16.9% 32.4%
Duke Energy Indiana24.1% 25.9%
Piedmont21.8% 24.1%

The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy for the six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to a one-time valuation allowance charge in the prior year, an adjustment related to the income tax recognition for equity method investments recorded in the first quarter of 2019 and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. ThisThe equity method investment adjustment was immaterial and relates to prior years.
The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Carolinas for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
The increase in the ETR for Progress Energy for the six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to a reductiondecrease in AFUDC equity and lower amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.
The increasedecrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Progress for the three months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to loweran increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.

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taxes.
The increase in the ETR for Duke Energy Florida for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to a reductiondecrease in AFUDC equity in the current year.
The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Ohio for the three months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Indiana for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
The decrease in the ETR for Piedmont for the three months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to lower state tax rates. The decrease in the ETR for the six months ended June 30, 2019, is primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
For information on subsequent events related to the Commercial Renewables segment, regulatory matters, commitments and contingencies and stockholders' equity,debt, see Notes 2, 3, 4 and 15,6, respectively.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is separately filed by Duke Energy and Duke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont. However, none of the registrants make any representation as to information related solely to Duke Energy or the Subsidiary Registrants of Duke Energy other than itself.
DUKE ENERGY
Duke Energy is an energy company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Duke Energy operates in the U.S. primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont. When discussing Duke Energy’s consolidated financial information, it necessarily includes the results of the Subsidiary Registrants, which, along with Duke Energy, are collectively referred to as the Duke Energy Registrants.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and with Duke Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Executive Overview
NCDEQ Coal Ash Evaluation
On April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments at the Allen, Belews Creek, Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro facilities in North Carolina. Duke Energy is making strong progress to permanently close every ash basin in North Carolina in ways that fully protect people and the environment, while keeping costs down as much as possible for customers. With respect to the final six sites, which NCDEQ has ruled as low risk, science and engineering support a variety of closure methods including capping in place and hybrid cap-in-place as appropriate solutions that protect public health and the environment. These closure options are also consistent with how hundreds of other basins around the country are expected to be closed. Because the process by which NCDEQ arrived at its excavation decision lacked full consideration of the science and engineering, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed Petitions for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings on April 26, 2019, to challenge NCDEQ’s determination that all ash basins must be excavated.

Duke Energy estimates the undiscounted, unadjusted cost to close the remaining impoundments by excavation, as outlined in the NCDEQ closure determination, will be approximately $4 billion to $5 billion more than the prior project cost estimate of $5.6 billion in the aggregate for the closure for all Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress impoundments. Excavation would likely extend beyond the required federal and state deadlines for impoundment closure. Duke Energy intends to seek recovery of all costs through the ratemaking process consistent with previous proceedings. For more information, see Note 4, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Regulatory Activity
In 2019, Duke Energy advanced regulatory activity underway in multiple jurisdictions as follows:
New base rates were implemented in the Duke Energy Ohio Electric Base Rate Case on January 2, 2019.
On January 11, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a request with the PSCSC, which included a request for the continuation of prior deferrals requested for ice storms and hurricanes Florence, Michael and Matthew. The request was approved on January 30, 2019.
On January 30, 2019, Duke Energy Kentucky entered into a settlement agreement with the Attorney General of Kentucky related to the Natural Gas Base Rate Case. The settlement provides for an approximate $7 million increase in natural gas base revenue and approval of the proposed Weather Normalization Mechanism.WNA mechanism. The KPSC issued its Order approving the settlement without material modification on March 27, 2019.
The evidentiary hearing on the Duke Energy Carolinas 2018 South Carolina Rate Case concluded on March 27, 2019. A PSCSC Commission Directive was issued on May 1, 2019. A final order and revised customer rates are expected by mid-2019.
On April 1, 2019, Piedmont filed an application with the NCUC, its first general rate case in North Carolina in six years. Piedmont expects new rates arising from this proceeding to take effect by the end of 2019.
The evidentiary hearing on theOn May 21, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress 2018 South Carolina Rate Case concluded on April 17, 2019. Areceived orders from the PSCSC Commission Directive was issued on May 8, 2019. A final order and revised customer rates are expected by mid-2019.
became effective June 1, 2019. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Florida continuesCarolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed Petitions for Rehearing or Reconsideration regarding certain coal ash costs and return on equity, among other items, and await the orders on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Once the orders are received, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress have 30 days to make progress on storm cost recovery related to hurricanes Irma, Nate, and Michael. The FPSC has scheduled the hearing for Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate costs on May 21, 2019, to consider the Storm Cost Settlement Agreement filedfile a notice of appeal with the FPSC. Duke Energy Florida filed a separate petition withSouth Carolina Supreme Court.
On June 11, 2019, the FPSC on April 30, 2019,approved the petition to recover incremental storm restoration costs for Hurricane Michael and to apply tax savings resulting from the Tax Act toward storm costs in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. On June 13, 2019, the FPSC issued its order approving the settlement agreement for storm cost recovery related to hurricanes Irma and Nate. Storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately year-end 2021.
On July 2, 2019, Duke Energy Indiana filed a general rate case with the IURC, its first general rate case in Indiana in 16 years. Hearings are expected to commence in late 2019 or early 2020, with rates to be effective in mid-2020.
See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters" for additional information.

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Results of Operations
Non-GAAP Measures
Management’s Discussion and Analysis includes financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP in the U.S., as well as certain non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per shareEPS discussed below. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies because other companies may not calculate the measures in the same manner.
Management evaluates financial performance in part based on non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted EPS. Adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted EPS represent income from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders in dollar and per-share amounts, adjusted for the dollar and per-share impact of special items. As discussed below, special items represent certain charges and credits, which management believes are not indicative of Duke Energy's ongoing performance. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted EPS are GAAP Reported Earnings and GAAP Reported EPS, respectively.
Special items forin the three months ended March 31, 2018 includedperiods presented below include the following items:
Costs to Achieve Piedmont Merger represents charges that resultresulted from the Piedmont acquisition.

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Regulatory Settlementsand Legislative Impacts represents charges related to rate case orders, settlements or other actions of regulators.regulators or legislative bodies.
Sale of Retired Plant represents the loss associated with selling Beckjord, a nonregulated generating facility in Ohio.
Impairment of Equity Method Investment represents an OTTI of an investment in Constitution.
Impacts of the Tax Act represents an AMT valuation allowance recognized related to the Tax Act.
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
GAAP Reported EPS was $1.24$1.12 for the firstsecond quarter of 2019 compared to $0.88$0.71 for the firstsecond quarter of 2018. The increase in GAAP Reported EPS was primarily due to prior year regulatory settlements, impairments charges, an AMT valuation allowance and a loss on sale of a retired plant.
As discussed above, management also evaluates financial performance based on adjusted diluted EPS. Duke Energy’s first quarter 2019 adjusted diluted EPS was $1.24 compared to $1.28 for the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in adjusted earnings was primarily due to unfavorable weather and volumes, higher depreciation and interest expenses and share dilution from equity issuances, partially offset by positive rate case impacts, lower operating expenses and an adjustment relatedthe allocation of losses to noncontrolling tax equity members resulting from the income tax recognition for equity method investments. This adjustment was immaterialNorth Rosamond solar farm commencing commercial operations, as well as prior year regulatory and relates to prior years.legislative impacts.
The following table reconciles non-GAAP measures, including adjusted diluted EPS, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions, except per-share amounts)Earnings EPS Earnings EPSEarnings EPS Earnings EPS
GAAP Reported Earnings/GAAP Reported EPS$900
 $1.24
 $620
 $0.88
$820
 $1.12
 $500
 $0.71
Adjustments:              
Costs to Achieve Piedmont Merger(a)

 
 13
 0.02

 
 15
 0.02
Regulatory Settlements(b)

 
 66
 0.09
Sale of Retired Plant(c)

 
 82
 0.12
Impairment of Equity Method Investment(d)

 
 42
 0.06
Impacts of the Tax Act (AMT valuation allowance)
 
 76
 0.11
Regulatory and Legislative Impacts(b)

 
 136
 0.19
Discontinued Operations
 
 5
 0.01
Adjusted Earnings/Adjusted Diluted EPS$900
 $1.24
 $899
 $1.28
$820
 $1.12
 $656
 $0.93
(a)Net of $4$5 million tax benefit.
(b)Net of $20$43 million tax benefit.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019, as compared to June 30, 2018
GAAP Reported EPS was $2.36 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $1.59 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in GAAP Reported EPS was primarily due to positive rate case impacts, the allocation of losses to noncontrolling tax equity members resulting from the North Rosamond solar farm commencing commercial operations, and an adjustment related to income tax recognition for equity method investments, as well as prior year regulatory and legislative impacts, impairments charges, an AMT valuation allowance and a loss on sale of a retired plant. This was partially offset by higher depreciation and share dilution from equity issuances.
The following table reconciles non-GAAP measures, including adjusted diluted EPS, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018
(in millions, except per-share amounts)Earnings EPS Earnings EPS
GAAP Reported Earnings/GAAP Reported EPS$1,720
 $2.36
 $1,120
 $1.59
Adjustments:       
Costs to Achieve Piedmont Merger(a)

 
 28
 0.04
Regulatory and Legislative Impacts(b)

 
 202
 0.29
Sale of Retired Plant(c)

 
 82
 0.12
Impairment of Equity Method Investment(d)

 
 42
 0.06
Impacts of the Tax Act (AMT valuation allowance)
 
 76
 0.11
Discontinued Operations
 
 5
 0.01
Adjusted Earnings/Adjusted Diluted EPS$1,720
 $2.36
 $1,555
 $2.22
(a)Net of $9 million tax benefit.
(b)Net of $63 million tax benefit.
(c)Net of $25 million tax benefit.
(d)Net of $13 million tax benefit.
SEGMENT RESULTS
The remaining information presented in this discussion of results of operations is on a GAAP basis. Management evaluates segment performance based on segment income. Segment income is defined as income from continuing operations net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests. Segment income includes intercompany revenues and expenses that are eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Duke Energy's segment structure includes the following segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure and Commercial Renewables. The remainder of Duke Energy’s operations is presented as Other. See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Business Segments,” for additional information on Duke Energy’s segment structure.

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Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$5,329
 $5,323
 $6
$5,475
 $5,223
 $252
 $10,804
 $10,546
 $258
Operating Expenses                
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power1,630
 1,685
 (55)1,662
 1,582
 80
 3,292
 3,267
 25
Operation, maintenance and other1,282
 1,325
 (43)1,318
 1,395
 (77) 2,600
 2,720
 (120)
Depreciation and amortization947
 835
 112
951
 838
 113
 1,898
 1,673
 225
Property and other taxes301
 274
 27
297
 279
 18
 598
 553
 45
Impairment charges
 43
 (43)4
 172
 (168) 4
 215
 (211)
Total operating expenses4,160
 4,162
 (2)4,232
 4,266
 (34) 8,392
 8,428
 (36)
(Losses) Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) 1
 (4)
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net3
 
 3
 
 1
 (1)
Operating Income1,166
 1,162
 4
1,246
 957
 289
 2,412
 2,119
 293
Other Income and Expenses, net91
 88
 3
89
 91
 (2) 180
 179
 1
Interest Expense338
 317
 21
330
 316
 14
 668
 633
 35
Income Before Income Taxes919
 933
 (14)1,005
 732
 273
 1,924
 1,665
 259
Income Tax Expense169
 183
 (14)196
 157
 39
 365
 340
 25
Segment Income$750
 $750
 $
$809
 $575
 $234
 $1,559
 $1,325
 $234
    

          

Duke Energy Carolinas GWh sales21,828
 22,627
 (799)21,604
 22,272
 (668) 43,432
 44,899
 (1,467)
Duke Energy Progress GWh sales16,348
 17,226
 (878)16,222
 15,896
 326
 32,570
 33,122
 (552)
Duke Energy Florida GWh sales8,321
 9,119
 (798)11,151
 10,304
 847
 19,472
 19,423
 49
Duke Energy Ohio GWh sales6,164
 6,072
 92
5,660
 6,147
 (487) 11,824
 12,219
 (395)
Duke Energy Indiana GWh sales8,033
 8,485
 (452)7,437
 8,301
 (864) 15,470
 16,786
 (1,316)
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure GWh sales60,694
 63,529
 (2,835)62,074
 62,920
 (846) 122,768
 126,449
 (3,681)
Net proportional MW capacity in operation49,725
 48,831
 894
    

 49,725
 49,297
 428
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were impacted by a positive contribution from the 2018 Duke Energy Carolinas North Carolina rate case, Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments due to the Citrus County CC being placed in service, favorable weather-normal retail sales volumes and lower operation, maintenance and other expense.
These drivers were offset by unfavorable weather in the current year, higher depreciation from a growing asset base, higher interest expense and higher income tax expense. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $155 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas North Carolina rate case and Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to Citrus County CC being placed in service;
a $66 million increase in fuel related revenues; and
a $19 million increase in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $168 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to the impacts associated with the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas North Carolina rate case; and
a $77 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower payroll and benefit costs resulting from prior year workforce reductions.
Partially offset by:
a $113 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to higher amortization of deferred coal ash costs, additional plant in service and new depreciation rates associated with the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas North Carolina rate case and Duke Energy Florida's Citrus County CC being placed in service;
an $80 million increase in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to an increase in the North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard requirement from the prior year at Duke Energy Progress; and
an $18 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes for additional plant in service at Duke Energy Florida.

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Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by higher debt outstanding in the current year and AFUDC debt return ending in the fourth quarter of 2018 on the Citrus County CC at Duke Energy Florida.
Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income partially offset by an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 19.5 percent and 21.4 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes partially offset by a decrease in AFUDC equity in the current year.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019, as compared to June 30, 2018
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were impacted by a positive contribution from the 2018 Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate cases, Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments due to the Citrus County CC being placed in service and lower operation, maintenance and other expense and lower income tax expense.
These drivers were offset by unfavorable weather in the current year, unfavorable weather-normal retail sales volumes, higher depreciation from a growing asset base, higher interest expense and higher interestincome tax expense. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $177$330 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate cases and Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to generation assetsCitrus County CC being placed into service.in service; and
a $34 million increase in fuel related revenues.
Partially offset by:
a $66$76 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and
a $58$35 million decrease in fuel relatedrider revenues primarily due primarily to lower sales volumesexcess deferred taxes and decreasesenergy efficiency programs, partially offset by a decrement rider relating to nuclear decommissioning that ended in fuel rates billed to customers; andthe prior year at Duke Energy Carolinas.
a $30 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $55$211 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased powerimpairment charges primarily due to lower purchased powerthe impacts associated with the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas and lower deferred fuelDuke Energy Progress North Carolina rate cases; and capacity expenses;
a $43$120 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower payroll and benefit costs resulting from prior year impacts associated with the North Carolina rate cases; and
a $43 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case.

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workforce reductions.
Partially offset by:
a $112$225 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to higher amortization of deferred coal ash costs, additional plant in service and new depreciation rates associated with the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate cases;cases and Duke Energy Florida's Citrus County CC being placed in service;
a $27$45 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes for additional plant in service in the current yearat Duke Energy Florida and a favorable sales and use tax credit in the prior year at Duke Energy Progress; and
a $25 million increase in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to an increase in the North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard requirement from the prior year at Duke Energy Progress.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by higher debt outstanding in the current year and AFUDC debt return ending in the fourth quarter of 2018 on the Citrus County CC at Duke Energy Florida.
Income Tax Expense. The varianceincrease in tax expense was primarily due to loweran increase in pretax income andpartially offset by an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 18.419.0 percent and 19.620.4 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes partially offset by lowera decrease in AFUDC equity in the current year.
Matters Impacting Future Electric Utilities and Infrastructure Results
On May 1, 2019, and May 8,21, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress respectively, received a Commission Directiveorders from the PSCSC granting the companies’ requests for retail rate increases but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress intendfiled Petitions for Rehearing or Reconsideration and await the order on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Once the orders are received, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress have 30 days to file a Petition for Rehearingnotice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if coal ash costs are not ultimately approved for recovery. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.

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On May 18, 2016, the NCDEQ issued proposed risk classifications for all coal ash surface impoundments in North Carolina. All ash impoundments not previously designated as high priority by the Coal Ash Act were designated as intermediate risk. Certain impoundments classified as intermediate risk, however, were eligible for reassessment as low risk pursuant to legislation enacted on July 14, 2016. On November 14, 2018, NCDEQ issued final low-risk classifications for these impoundments, indicating that Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress have satisfied the permanent replacement water supply and certain dam improvement requirements set out in the Coal Ash Management Act. On April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in North Carolina, even though they had been deemed low risk. On April 26, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a Petition for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ's determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress intend to seek recovery of all costs through the ratemaking process consistent with previous proceedings. As the final closure plans and corrective action measures are developed and approved for each site, the closure work progresses and the closure method scope and remedial action methods are determined, the complexity of work and the amount of coal combustion material could be different than originally estimated and, therefore, could materially impact Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Commitments and Contingencies," for additional information.
Duke Energy is a party to multiple lawsuits and could be subject to fines and other penalties related to operations at certain North Carolina facilities with ash basins. In addition, the orders issued in the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress North CarolinasCarolina rate cases supporting recovery of past coal ash remediation costs have been appealed by various parties. The outcome of these appeals, lawsuits and potential fines and penalties could have an adverse impact on Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Notes 3 and 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters" and “Commitments and Contingencies,” respectively, for additional information.
On June 22, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas received an order from the NCUC, which denied the Grid Rider Stipulation and deferral treatment of grid improvement costs. Duke Energy Carolinas may petition for deferral of grid modernization costs outside of a general rate case proceeding if it can show financial hardship or a stipulation that includes greater consensus among intervening parties on costs being classified as grid modernization. While Duke Energy Progress did not request recovery of these costs in its most recent case with the NCUC, Duke Energy Progress may request recovery of certain grid modernization costs in future regulatory proceedings. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernization costs are not ultimately approved for recovery and/or deferral treatment.
During the last half of 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida’s service territories were impacted by several named storms. Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and Winter Storm Diego caused flooding, extensive damage and widespread power outages to the service territories of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress. Duke Energy Florida’s service territory was also impacted by Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 hurricane and the most powerful storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in recorded history. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms have been deferred. On December 21, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed with the NCUC petitions for approval to defer the incremental storm costs incurred to a regulatory asset for recovery in the next base rate case. On June 11, 2019, the FPSC approved Duke Energy Progress filed a similar request with the PSCSC on January 11, 2019, which also included a requestFlorida's petition for the continuationrecovery of prior deferrals requested for other storms, and on January 30, 2019, the PSCSC issued a directive approving the deferral request. Duke Energy Florida filed a petition on April 30, 2019, with the FPSC to recover incremental storm restoration costs consistent with the provisions in its 2017 Settlement.related to Hurricane Michael. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing the deferral and future recovery of storm restoration costs could have an adverse impact on Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.

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On February 6, 2018, the FPSC approved a stipulation that would apply tax savings resulting from the Tax Act toward storm costs effective January 2018 in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. On May 31, 2018, Duke Energy FloridaIndiana filed for recoverya general rate case with the IURC on July 2, 2019, its first general rate case in Indiana in 16 years. The outcome of the storm costs relating to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate, as well as the replenishment of Duke Energy Florida's storm reserve. Storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately mid-2021. On April 9, 2019, Duke Energy Florida filed an unopposed motion to approve a settlement resolving all outstanding issues related to the May 31, 2018 filing. The commission has scheduled a hearing to begin on May 21, 2019, to consider this Storm Cost Agreement. An order disallowing recovery of these costsrate case could have an adversematerially impact on Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory"Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.

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Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$756
 $727
 $29
$306
 $318
 $(12) $1,062
 $1,045
 $17
Operating Expenses                
Cost of natural gas327
 313
 14
76
 89
 (13) 403
 402
 1
Operation, maintenance and other110
 108
 2
107
 103
 4
 217
 211
 6
Depreciation and amortization65
 61
 4
63
 60
 3
 128
 121
 7
Property and other taxes33
 31
 2
27
 26
 1
 60
 57
 3
Total operating expenses535
 513
 22
273
 278
 (5) 808
 791
 17
Operating Income221
 214
 7
33
 40
 (7) 254
 254
 
Other Income and Expenses, net40
 (35) 75
37
 22
 15
 77
 (13) 90
Interest Expense30
 27
 3
27
 26
 1
 57
 53
 4
Income Before Income Taxes231
 152
 79
43
 36
 7
 274
 188
 86
Income Tax Expense5
 36
 (31)3
 8
 (5) 8
 44
 (36)
Segment Income$226
 $116
 $110
$40
 $28
 $12
 $266
 $144
 $122


          

    
Piedmont LDC throughput (dekatherms)151,665,924
 154,901,379
 (3,235,455)104,684,733
 116,839,962
 (12,155,229) 256,350,657
 271,741,341
 (15,390,684)
Duke Energy Midwest LDC throughput (Mcf)38,538,272
 37,126,065
 1,412,207
13,742,907
 15,615,050
 (1,872,143) 52,281,179
 52,741,115
 (459,936)
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were primarily impacted by higher equity earnings from ACP. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven by:
an $11 million decrease at Piedmont primarily due to lower residential sales volumes due to unfavorable weather in the current year and a reduction of rates in South Carolina; and
a $6 million decrease in the Midwest primarily due to lower natural gas costs passed through to customers and unfavorable weather in the current year.
Partially offset by:
a $4 million increase primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases.
Operating Expenses.The variance was driven by:
a $13 million decrease in cost of natural gas primarily due to lower volumes sold at Piedmont and lower natural gas prices in the Midwest.
Partially offset by:
a $4 million increase in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to higher employee benefit expenses and information technology outside services at Piedmont; and
a $3 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven by higher equity earnings from ACP in the current year.
Income Tax Expense. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to current year AFUDC equity, partially offset by an increase in pretax income. The ETRs for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 7.0 percent and 22.2 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to current year AFUDC equity.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019, as compared to June 30, 2018
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were primarily impacted by the prior year OTTI recorded on the Constitution investment and ana 2019 adjustment related to the income tax recognition for equity method investments. ThisThe equity method investment adjustment was immaterial and relates to prior years. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven by:
an $11 million increase primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases;
a $14$9 million increase primarily due to higher natural gas prices associated with off-system sales; and
a $7an $8 million increase primarily due to NCUC approval related to tax reform accounting from fixed rate contracts;contracts.

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Partially offset by:
a $5$6 million increasedecrease primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases; anda reduction of rates in South Carolina;
a $4 million increasedecrease due to customer growth.lower natural gas costs passed through to customers in the Midwest, due to lower natural gas prices; and
a $2 million decrease due to unfavorable weather in the current year for the Midwest.
Operating Expenses.The variance was driven by:
a $7 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service;
a $14$6 million increase in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to information technology outside services and higher gas operations labor costs;
a $5 million increase in cost of natural gas at Piedmont primarily due to the impact of higher natural gas prices on off-system sales and unbilled revenue; and
a $4$3 million increase in depreciationproperty and amortizationother taxes primarily due to higher property tax expense primarily duerelated to additional plant in service.
Partially offset by:
a $4 million decrease in cost of natural gas sold in the Midwest primarily due to lower natural gas prices.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The increase was primarily due to the prior year OTTI recorded on the Constitution investment and higher earnings from ACP in the current year.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven by higher debt outstanding in the current year and higher interest expense due to customers as a result of tax reform deferrals, partially offset by favorable AFUDC debt interest.
Income Tax Expense.The variancedecrease in tax expense was primarily due to an adjustment related to the income tax recognition for equity method investments and current year AFUDC equity, partially offset by an increase in pretax income. ThisThe equity method investment adjustment was immaterial and relates to prior years. The ETRs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 2.22.9 percent and 23.723.4 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an adjustment related to the income tax recognition for equity method investments that was recorded during the first quarter of 2019. This2019 and current year AFUDC equity. The equity method investment adjustment was immaterial and relates to prior years.

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Matters Impacting Future Gas Utilities and Infrastructure Results
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure has a 47 percent ownership interest in ACP, which is building an approximately 600-mile interstate natural gas pipeline intended to transport diverse natural gas supplies into southeastern markets. Affected states (West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina) have issued certain necessary permits; the project remains subject to other pending federal and state approvals, which will allow full construction activities to begin. In 2018, FERC issued a series of Notices to Proceed, which authorized the project to begin certain construction-related activities along the pipeline route. Project cost estimates are a range of $7.0 billion to $7.8 billion, excluding financing costs. ACP expects to achieve a late 2020 in-service date for key segments of the project, while it expects athe remainder to extend into 2021. Project construction activities, schedule and final costs are subject to uncertainty due to abnormal weather, work delays (including delays due to judicial or regulatory action) and other conditions and risks that could result in potential higher project costs, a potential delay in the targeted in-service dates, permanent or temporary suspension of AFUDC and potential impairment charges. ACP and Duke Energy will continue to consider their options with respect to the foregoing in light of their existing contractual and legal obligations. See Notes 3 and 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters" and "Variable Interest Entities," respectively, for additional information.
On November 13, 2013, the PUCO issued an order authorizing recovery of MGP costs at certain sites in Ohio with a deadline to complete the MGP environmental investigation and remediation work prior to December 31, 2016. This deadline was subsequently extended to December 31, 2019. Disallowance of costs incurred, failure to complete the work by the deadline or failure to obtain an extension from the PUCO could result in an adverse impact on Gas Utilities and Infrastructure’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters,” for additional information.
Piedmont filed a general rate case with the NCUC on April 1, 2019, its first general rate case in North Carolina in six years. The outcome of this rate case could materially impact Gas Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.
Commercial Renewables

 Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$106
 $101
 $5
Operating Expenses     
Operation, maintenance and other66
 55
 11
Depreciation and amortization40
 38
 2
Property and other taxes6
 7
 (1)
Total operating expenses112
 100
 12
Operating (Loss) Income(6) 1
 (7)
Other Income and Expenses, net(2) 2
 (4)
Interest Expense21
 22
 (1)
Loss Before Income Taxes(29) (19) (10)
Income Tax Benefit(35) (39) 4
Less: Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(7) 
 (7)
Segment Income$13
 $20
 $(7)
      
Renewable plant production, GWh2,068
 2,180
 (112)
Net proportional MW capacity in operation(a)
2,996
 2,943
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Commercial Renewables
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$118
 $119
 $(1) $224
 $220
 $4
Operating Expenses           
Operation, maintenance and other64
 69
 (5) 130
 124
 6
Depreciation and amortization40
 38
 2
 80
 76
 4
Property and other taxes6
 6
 
 12
 13
 (1)
Total operating expenses110
 113
 (3) 222
 213
 9
Operating Income8
 6
 2
 2
 7
 (5)
Other Income and Expenses, net(8) 18
 (26) (10) 20
 (30)
Interest Expense22
 23
 (1) 43
 45
 (2)
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes(22) 1
 (23) (51) (18) (33)
Income Tax Benefit(24) (36) 12
 (59) (75) 16
Less: Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(84) (1) (83) (91) (1) (90)
Segment Income$86

$38
 $48
 $99
 $58
 $41
            
Renewable plant production, GWh2,314
 2,471
 (157) 4,382
 4,651
 (269)
Net proportional MW capacity in operation(a)
    

 3,157
 2,951
 206
(a)Certain projects are included in tax-equitytax equity structures where investors have differing interests in the project's economic attributes. In 2019, 100One hundred percent of the tax-equitytax equity project's capacity is included in the table above.
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Commercial Renewables' results were unfavorablyfavorably impacted by lower wind production and higher operating expenses,results from tax equity solar projects, partially offset by results from tax-equity structures.mark-to-market losses. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the number of EPC agreements at REC Solar, offset by unfavorable wind portfolio revenue due to low winds.
Operating Expenses. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of EPC agreements at REC Solar and higher operating expenses in the solar portfolio.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The decrease iswas primarily due to mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio.portfolio in the current year compared to mark-to-market gains and income from the North Allegheny Wind, LLC and FES settlement agreement in the prior year.
Income Tax Benefit. The variancedecrease in the tax benefit was primarily due todriven by taxes associated with Duke Energy's interest in a tax equity solar project recorded in the second quarter of 2019 and a reduction in production tax credits generated in the current year.generated.
Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. The increase is driven bywas primarily due to the new tax equity structuressolar projects entered into during 2018.2019.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019, as compared to June 30, 2018
Commercial Renewables' results were favorably impacted by results from tax equity solar projects, partially offset by mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The decrease was primarily due to mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio in the current year compared to mark-to-market gains and income from the North Allegheny Wind, LLC and FES settlement agreement in the prior year.
Income Tax Benefit. The decrease in the tax benefit was primarily driven by taxes associated with Duke Energy's interest in a tax equity solar project recorded in the second quarter of 2019 and a reduction in production tax credits generated.
Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. The increase was primarily due to the new tax equity solar projects entered into during 2019.
Matters Impacting Future Commercial Renewables Results
Persistently low market pricing for wind resources, primarilyDuring the three months ended June 30, 2019, Duke Energy evaluated recoverability of its renewable merchant plants principally in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas West market, due to declining market pricing and PJMdeclining long-term forecasted energy and capacity prices, primarily driven by lower forecasted natural gas prices. These assets were not impaired; however, a continued decline in pricing would likely result in a future impairment. The carrying value of $160 million for one large wind project in West markets, persistently low renewable resources andTexas approximates the aggregate estimated future expirationcash flows from the asset. Impairment of tax incentives including investment tax credits and production tax creditsthese assets could result in adverse impacts to the future results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Commercial Renewables.

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On April 24, 2019, Duke Energy executed an agreement to sell a minority interest in a portion of certain renewable assets. The portion of Duke Energy’s commercial renewables energy portfolio to be sold includes 49 percent of 37 operating wind, solar and battery storage assets and 33 percent of 11 operating solar assets across the U.S. Duke Energy Renewable Services, an operations and maintenance business for third-party customers, and REC Solar are not included in the potential transaction. The sale will result in pretax proceeds to Duke Energy of $415 million. Duke Energy will retain control of these assets, and, therefore, no gain or loss is expected to be recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations upon closing of the transaction. Duke Energy will also retain the majority of the remaining tax benefits from the projects. Duke Energy will continue to develop projects, grow its portfolio and manage its renewables assets. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals from the FERC, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2019.

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See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.
Other
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$21
 $35
 $(14)$25
 $32
 $(7) $46
 $67
 $(21)
Operating Expenses28
 54
 (26)11
 59
 (48) 39
 113
 (74)
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (101) 101
Operating Loss(7) (120) 113
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 2
 (2) 
 (99) 99
Operating Income (Loss)14
 (25) 39
 7
 (145) 152
Other Income and Expenses, net44
 14
 30
30
 27
 3
 74
 41
 33
Interest Expense171
 157
 14
180
 164
 16
 351
 321
 30
Loss Before Income Taxes(134) (263) 129
(136) (162) 26
 (270) (425) 155
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense(45) 1
 (46)
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 2
 (2)
Income Tax Benefit(33) (28) (5) (78) (27) (51)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 2
 (2) 
 4
 (4)
Less: Preferred Dividends12
 
 12
 12
 
 12
Net Loss$(89) $(266) $177
$(115)
$(136) $21
 $(204) $(402) $198
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
The variance was driven by the absence in the current year of costs related to the Piedmont acquisition and OVEC fuel expense, offset by higher interest expense. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Expenses. The decrease was primarily due to costs related to the Piedmont acquisition and OVEC fuel expense in the prior year.
Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher short-term interest rates and higher outstanding debt in the current year.
Income Tax Benefit. The increase in the tax benefit was primarily driven by a prior year state rate change and tax levelization, partially offset by a decrease in pretax losses.
Preferred Dividends. The variance was driven by the declaration of the preferred stock dividend on preferred stock issued in 2019.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019, as compared to June 30, 2018
The variance was driven by the prior year loss on sale of the retired Beckjord station and lower income taxes due to a 2018 adjustment to record a valuation allowance. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. Lower operating revenues were due to amounts in the prior year related to Duke Energy Ohio’s entitlement of capacity and energy from OVEC’s power plants. In the current year, the revenues and expenses for OVEC are reflected in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment due to the 2018 PUCO Order that approved Duke Energy to recover or credit amounts through Rider PSR. These amounts are deemed immaterial. Therefore, the prior period amounts were not restated.
Operating Expenses. Lower operating expenses wereThe decrease was primarily due to the absence in the current year of transaction and integration costs associated with the Piedmont acquisition and OVEC fuel expense.expense in the prior year.
LossesGains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net. The variance was driven by the prior year loss on sale of the retired Beckjord station, a nonregulated facility retired during 2014, including the transfer of coal ash basins and other real property and indemnification from all potential future claims related to the property, whether arising under environmental laws or otherwise.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was primarily due to higher returns on investments that fund certain employee benefit obligations.
Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher short-term interest rates and anhigher outstanding debt in the current year.
Income Tax Benefit. The increase in outstanding debt.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense. The variancethe tax benefit was primarily driven by thea prior year valuation allowance against AMT credits partially offset by a lowerdecrease in pretax losslosses.
Preferred Dividends. The variance was driven by the declaration of the preferred stock dividend on preferred stock issued in the current year.2019.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$1,744
 $1,763
 $(19)$3,457
 $3,435
 $22
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power472
 473
 (1)867
 880
 (13)
Operation, maintenance and other440
 451
 (11)881
 950
 (69)
Depreciation and amortization317
 272
 45
663
 561
 102
Property and other taxes80
 72
 8
155
 147
 8
Impairment charges
 13
 (13)5
 190
 (185)
Total operating expenses1,309
 1,281
 28
2,571
 2,728
 (157)
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (1) 1
Operating Income435
 482
 (47)886
 706
 180
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 39
 (8)72
 74
 (2)
Interest Expense110
 107
 3
227
 217
 10
Income Before Income Taxes356
 414
 (58)731
 563
 168
Income Tax Expense63
 91
 (28)137
 123
 14
Net Income$293
 $323
 $(30)$594
 $440
 $154
The following table shows the percent changes in GWh sales and average number of customers. The percentages for retail customer classes represent billed sales only. Total sales includes billed and unbilled retail sales and wholesale sales to incorporated municipalities, public and private utilities and power marketers. Amounts are not weather-normalized.
Increase (Decrease) over prior year2019

Residential sales(6.44.7)%
General service sales(1.81.0)%
Industrial sales(1.01.6)%
Wholesale power sales(16.815.7)%
Joint dispatch sales31.413.0 %
Total sales(3.53.3)%
Average number of customers2.02.1 %
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven primarily by:
a $32$106 million increase in retail pricing due to the impacts of the prior year North Carolina rate case and the current year South Carolina rate case.
Partially offset by:
a $44 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and
a $25$35 million decrease in rider revenues primarily relateddue to excess deferred taxes and energy efficiency programs; andprograms, partially offset by a decrement rider relating to nuclear decommissioning that ended in the prior year.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $14$185 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Partially offset by:
a $51 million increase in retail pricingimpairment charges primarily due to the impacts of the prior year North Carolina rate case.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:order and charges related to coal ash costs in South Carolina; and
a $45$69 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to decreased labor costs, partially offset by higher distribution maintenance costs and higher storm restoration costs.
Partially offset by:
a $102 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service, new depreciation rates associated with the prior year North Carolina rate case and higher amortization of deferred coal ash costs associated with the prior year North Carolina rate case.
Partially offset by:
a $13 million decrease in impairment charges related to prior year coal ash costs in South Carolina.
Other Income and Expenses, net.Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to lower AFUDC equity related to W.S. Lee CC.
Income Tax Expense. The variance was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income and the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 were 17.7 percent and 22.0 percent, respectively. The decreasehigher debt outstanding in the ETR was primarily due to the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

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Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income partially offset by an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 18.7 percent and 21.8 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On May 1,21, 2019, the PSCSC issued an order granting Duke Energy Carolinas received a Commission Directive from the PSCSC granting its request for a retail rate increase but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas intends to filefiled a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration and awaits the order on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Once the order is received, Duke Energy Carolinas has 30 days to file a notice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court. Duke Energy Carolinas' results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if coal ash costs are not ultimately approved for recovery. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
On May 18, 2016, the NCDEQ issued proposed risk classifications for all coal ash surface impoundments in North Carolina. All ash impoundments not previously designated as high priority by the Coal Ash Act were designated as intermediate risk. Certain impoundments classified as intermediate risk, however, were eligible for reassessment as low risk pursuant to legislation enacted on July 14, 2016. On November 14, 2018, NCDEQ issued final low-risk classifications for these impoundments, indicating that Duke Energy Carolinas had satisfied the permanent replacement water supply and certain dam improvement requirements set out in the Coal Ash Management Act. On April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Carolinas to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in North Carolina. On April 26, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a Petition for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ's determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. Duke Energy Carolinas intends to seek recovery of all costs through the ratemaking process consistent with previous proceedings. As the final closure plans and corrective action measures are developed and approved for each site, the closure work progresses, and the closure method scope and remedial action methods are determined, the complexity of work and the amount of coal combustion material could be different than originally estimated and, therefore, could materially impact Duke Energy Carolinas' results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Commitments and Contingencies," for additional information.
Duke Energy Carolinas is a party to multiple lawsuits and subject to fines and other penalties related to operations at certain North Carolina facilities with ash basins. In addition, the order issued in the Duke Energy Carolinas North CarolinasCarolina rate case supporting recovery of past coal ash remediation costs has been appealed by various parties. The outcome of these appeals, lawsuits, fines and penalties could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Carolinas’ results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Notes 3 and 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters" and “Commitments and Contingencies,” respectively, for additional information.
On June 22, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas received an order from the NCUC, which denied the Grid Rider Stipulation and deferral treatment of grid improvement costs. Duke Energy Carolinas may petition for deferral of grid modernization costs outside of a general rate case proceeding if it can show financial hardship or a stipulation that includes greater consensus among intervening parties on costs being classified as grid modernization. Duke Energy Carolinas' results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernization costs are not ultimately approved for recovery and/or deferral treatment.
During the last half of 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas’ service territory was impacted by several named storms. Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and Winter Storm Diego caused flooding, extensive damage and widespread power outages in the service territory. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms have been deferred. On December 21, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas filed with the NCUC a petition for approval to defer the incremental storm costs incurred to a regulatory asset for recovery in the next base rate case. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing the deferral and future recovery of storm restoration costs could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Carolinas' results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.

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PROGRESS ENERGY
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$2,572
 $2,576
 $(4)$5,316
 $5,074
 $242
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power925
 976
 (51)1,913
 1,871
 42
Operation, maintenance and other567
 623
 (56)1,173
 1,233
 (60)
Depreciation and amortization455
 384
 71
881
 764
 117
Property and other taxes137
 123
 14
280
 254
 26
Impairment charges
 29
 (29)
 33
 (33)
Total operating expenses2,084
 2,135
 (51)4,247
 4,155
 92
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 6
 (6)
(Losses) Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(1) 12
 (13)
Operating Income488
 447
 41
1,068
 931
 137
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 35
 (4)65
 77
 (12)
Interest Expense219
 209
 10
438
 412
 26
Income Before Income Taxes300
 273
 27
695
 596
 99
Income Tax Expense52
 36
 16
118
 92
 26
Net Income248
 237
 11
577
 504
 73
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(1) 2
 (3)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 4
 (4)
Net Income Attributable to Parent$249
 $235
 $14
$577
 $500
 $77
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $51 million decrease in fuel and capacity revenues primarily due to a decrease in demand and a decrease in fuel and capacity rates billed to customers at Duke Energy Florida;
a $36 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and
a $14 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Partially offset by:
a $111$193 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to the impacts of the prior year Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case, Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to the Citrus County CC being placed intoin service and annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement.Agreement;
a $54 million increase in fuel revenues primarily related to increased fuel cost recovery due to extreme weather in the prior year at Duke Energy Progress;
a $17 million increase in weather-normal retail sales volumes at Duke Energy Florida;
a $12 million increase in transmission revenues related to the Fixed Bill program at Duke Energy Florida; and
an $11 million increase in rider revenues primarily related to energy efficiency programs at Duke Energy Progress.
Partially offset by:
a $22 million decrease in fuel and capacity revenues primarily due to a decrease in fuel and capacity rates billed to retail customers at Duke Energy Florida;
a $14 million decrease in retail rider revenues at Duke Energy Progress primarily related to decreased revenue requirements in the current year; and
a $13 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year at Duke Energy Progress.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $56 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case, lower outage costs at Duke Energy Progress and lower employee benefit costs at Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida;
a $51 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower purchased power and lower deferred fuel and capacity expenses; and
a $29 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case.
Partially offset by:
a $71$117 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to higher amortization of deferred coal ash costs, new depreciation rates associated with the prior year Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case and Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to Citrus County CC being placed in serviceservice;
a $42 million increase in fuel used in electric generation and other additional plantpurchased power primarily due to an increase in servicethe North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard requirement from prior year at Duke Energy Progress, partially offset by lower purchased power at Duke Energy Florida; and
a $14$26 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes due tofor additional plant in service at Duke Energy Florida in the current year and a favorable sales and use tax credit in the prior year at Duke Energy Progress.

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Partially offset by:
a $60 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case and lower employee benefit expenses at Duke Energy Progress; and
a $33 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven primarily by AFUDC equity return ending on the Citrus County CC in the fourth quarter of 2018 at Duke Energy Florida, partially offset by life insurance proceeds at Duke Energy Progress.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by AFUDC debt return ending in the fourth quarter of 2018 on the Citrus County CC at Duke Energy Florida.

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Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income and lowera decrease in AFUDC equity in the current year. The ETRs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 17.317.0 percent and 13.215.4 percent, respectively. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to lowera decrease in AFUDC equity and amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On May 8,21, 2019, the PSCSC issued an order granting Duke Energy Progress received a Commission Directive from the PSCSC granting itsProgress' request for a retail rate increase but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Progress intends to filefiled a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration and awaits the order on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Once the order is received, Duke Energy Progress has 30 days to file a notice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court. Progress Energy's results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if coal ash costs are not ultimately approved for recovery. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
On May 18, 2016, the NCDEQ issued proposed risk classifications for all coal ash surface impoundments in North Carolina. All ash impoundments not previously designated as high priority by the Coal Ash Act were designated as intermediate risk. Certain impoundments classified as intermediate risk, however, were eligible for reassessment as low risk pursuant to legislation enacted on July 14, 2016. On November 14, 2018, NCDEQ issued final low-risk classifications for these impoundments, indicating that Duke Energy Progress had satisfied the permanent replacement water supply and certain dam improvement requirements set out in the Coal Ash Management Act. On April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in North Carolina. On April 26, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a Petition for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ's determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. Duke Energy Progress intends to seek recovery of all costs through the ratemaking process consistent with previous proceedings. As the final closure plans and corrective action measures are developed and approved for each site, the closure work progresses, and the closure method scope and remedial action methods are determined, the complexity of work and the amount of coal combustion material could be different than originally estimated and, therefore, could materially impact Progress Energy's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Commitments and Contingencies," for additional information.
Duke Energy Progress is a party to multiple lawsuits and subject to fines and other penalties related to operations at certain North Carolina facilities with ash basins. As noted above, the order issued in the Duke Energy Progress North CarolinasCarolina rate case supporting recovery of past coal ash remediation costs has been appealed by various parties. The outcome of these appeals, lawsuits, fines and penalties could have an adverse impact on Progress Energy’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Notes 3 and 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters" and “Commitments and Contingencies,” respectively, for additional information.
Duke Energy Carolinas received an order from the NCUC, which denied the Grid Rider Stipulation and deferral treatment of grid improvement costs. The NCUC did allow Duke Energy Carolinas to petition for deferral of grid modernization costs outside of a general rate case proceeding if it can show financial hardship or a stipulation that includes greater consensus among intervening parties on costs being classified as grid modernization. While Duke Energy Progress did not request recovery of these costs in its most recent case with the NCUC, Duke Energy Progress may request recovery of certain grid modernization costs in future regulatory proceedings. If the NCUC were to rule similarly, Progress Energy's results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernization costs are not ultimately approved for recovery and/or deferral treatment.
During the last half of 2018, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida’s service territories were impacted by several named storms. Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and Winter Storm Diego caused flooding, extensive damage and widespread power outages to the service territory of Duke Energy Progress. Duke Energy Florida’s service territory was also impacted by Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 hurricane and the most powerful storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in recorded history. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms have been deferred. On December 21, 2018, Duke Energy Progress filed with the NCUC a petition for approval to defer the incremental storm costs incurred to a regulatory asset for recovery in the next base rate case. On June 11, 2019, the FPSC approved Duke Energy Progress filed a similar request with the PSCSC on January 11, 2019, which also included a requestFlorida's petition for the continuationrecovery of prior deferrals requested for other storms, and on January 30, 2019, the PSCSC issued a directive approving the deferral request. Duke Energy Florida anticipates filed a petition on April 30, 2019, with the FPSC to recover incremental storm restoration costs consistent with the provisions in its 2017 Settlement.related to Hurricane Michael. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing the deferral and future recovery of storm restoration costs could have an adverse impact on Progress Energy's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
On February 6, 2018, the FPSC approved a stipulation that would apply tax savings resulting from the Tax Act toward storm costs effective January 2018 in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. On May 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida filed for recovery of the storm costs relating to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate, as well as the replenishment of Duke Energy Florida's storm reserve. Storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately mid-2021. On April 9, 2019, Duke Energy Florida filed an unopposed motion to approve a settlement resolving all outstanding issues related to the May 31, 2018 filing. The commission has scheduled a hearing to begin on May 21, 2019, to consider this Storm Cost Settlement Agreement. An order disallowing recovery of these costs could have an adverse impact on Progress Energy's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters,” for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$1,484
 $1,460
 $24
$2,871
 $2,751
 $120
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power515
 509
 6
994
 917
 77
Operation, maintenance and other335
 381
 (46)692
 756
 (64)
Depreciation and amortization290
 235
 55
541
 470
 71
Property and other taxes44
 35
 9
85
 75
 10
Impairment charges
 32
 (32)
 33
 (33)
Total operating expenses1,184
 1,192
 (8)2,312
 2,251
 61
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 1
 (1)
 2
 (2)
Operating Income300
 269
 31
559
 502
 57
Other Income and Expenses, net24
 18
 6
48
 37
 11
Interest Expense77
 81
 (4)158
 159
 (1)
Income Before Income Taxes247
 206
 41
449
 380
 69
Income Tax Expense44
 29
 15
77
 64
 13
Net Income$203
 $177
 $26
$372
 $316
 $56
The following table shows the percent changes in GWh sales and average number of customers. The percentages for retail customer classes represent billed sales only. Total sales includes billed and unbilled retail sales and wholesale sales to incorporated municipalities, public and private utilities and power marketers. Amounts are not weather-normalized.
Increase (Decrease) over prior period2019

Residential sales(10.97.6)%
General service sales(5.23.3)%
Industrial sales2.60.7 %
Wholesale power sales(9.75.0)%
Joint dispatch sales10.620.8 %
Total sales(5.11.7)%
Average number of customers1.3 %
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $54$68 million increase in retail pricing fromdue to the impacts of the prior year North Carolina rate case and the current year South Carolina rate case; and
a $15$54 million increase in JAARfuel revenues primarily related to increased fuel cost recovery due to extreme weather in conjunction with implementation of new base rates.the prior year; and
an $11 million increase in rider revenues primarily related to energy efficiency programs.
Partially offset by:
a $19$13 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year;year.
a $16 million decrease in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel revenues, primarily due to lower peak demand; and
a $14 million decrease in weather–normal retail sales volumes.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $46$77 million increase in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to a higher deferred fuel balance and an increase in the North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard requirement from prior year, partially offset by lower demand and changes in generation mix;
a $71 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to higher amortization of deferred coal ash costs and new depreciation rates associated with the prior year North Carolina rate case, partially offset by the amortization credit for the North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard requirement increase from prior year; and
a $10 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to a favorable sales and use tax credit in the prior year.
Partially offset by:
a $64 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the North Carolina rate case and lower employee benefit and outage costs; and

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a $32$33 million decrease in impairment charges due to prior year impacts associated with the North Carolina rate case.
Partially offset by:Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven primarily by life insurance proceeds.
a $55 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to higher amortization of deferred coal ash costs and new depreciation rates associated with the prior year North Carolina rate case; and
a $9 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to a favorable sales and use tax credit in the prior year.

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Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income. The ETRs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 17.817.1 percent and 14.116.8 percent, respectively. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to lower amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On May 8,21, 2019, the PSCSC issued an order granting Duke Energy Progress received a Commission Directive from the PSCSC granting itsProgress' request for a retail rate increase but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Progress intends to filefiled a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration and awaits the order on reconsideration detailing the commission's decision. Once the order is received, Duke Energy Progress has 30 days to file a notice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court. Duke Energy Progress' results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if coal ash costs are not ultimately approved for recovery. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
On May 18, 2016, the NCDEQ issued proposed risk classifications for all coal ash surface impoundments in North Carolina. All ash impoundments not previously designated as high priority by the Coal Ash Act were designated as intermediate risk. Certain impoundments classified as intermediate risk, however, were eligible for reassessment as low risk pursuant to legislation enacted on July 14, 2016. On November 14, 2018, NCDEQ issued final low-risk classifications for these impoundments, indicating that Duke Energy Progress had satisfied the permanent replacement water supply and certain dam improvement requirements set out in the Coal Ash Management Act. On April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in North Carolina. On April 26, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a Petition for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ's determination that all ash basins must be excavated.April 1 Order. Duke Energy Progress intends to seek recovery of all costs through the ratemaking process consistent with previous proceedings. As the final closure plans and corrective action measures are developed and approved for each site, the closure work progresses, and the closure method scope and remedial action methods are determined, the complexity of work and the amount of coal combustion material could be different than originally estimated and, therefore, could materially impact Duke Energy Progress' results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Commitments and Contingencies," for additional information.
Duke Energy Progress is a party to multiple lawsuits and subject to fines and other penalties related to operations at certain North Carolina facilities with ash basins. As noted above, the order issued in the Duke Energy Progress North CarolinasCarolina rate case supporting recovery of past coal ash remediation costs has been appealed by various parties. The outcome of these appeals, lawsuits, fines and penalties could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Progress’ results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Notes 3 and 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters" and “Commitments and Contingencies,” respectively, for additional information.
Duke Energy Carolinas received an order from the NCUC, which denied the Grid Rider Stipulation and deferral treatment of grid improvement costs. The NCUC did allow Duke Energy Carolinas to petition for deferral of grid modernization costs outside of a general rate case proceeding if it can show financial hardship or a stipulation that includes greater consensus among intervening parties on costs being classified as grid modernization. While Duke Energy Progress did not request recovery of these costs in its most recent case with the NCUC, Duke Energy Progress may request recovery of certain grid modernization costs in future regulatory proceedings. If the NCUC were to rule similarly, Duke Energy Progress' results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernization costs are not ultimately approved for recovery and/or deferral treatment.
During the last half of 2018, Duke Energy Progress' service territory was impacted by several named storms. Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and Winter Storm Diego caused flooding, extensive damage and widespread power outages in the service territory. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms have been deferred. On December 21, 2018, Duke Energy Progress filed with the NCUC a petition for approval to defer the incremental storm costs incurred to a regulatory asset for recovery in the next base rate case. Duke Energy Progress filed a similar request with the PSCSC on January 11, 2019, which also included a request for the continuation of prior deferrals requested for other storms, and on January 30, 2019, the PSCSC issued a directive approving the deferral request. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing the deferral and future recovery of storm restoration costs could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Progress' results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$1,086
 $1,115
 $(29)$2,439
 $2,318
 $121
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power410
 467
 (57)919
 953
 (34)
Operation, maintenance and other230
 237
 (7)474
 474
 
Depreciation and amortization165
 150
 15
340
 294
 46
Property and other taxes93
 88
 5
196
 179
 17
Total operating expenses898
 942
 (44)1,929
 1,900
 29
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(1) 
 (1)
Operating Income188
 173
 15
509
 418
 91
Other Income and Expenses, net13
 21
 (8)25
 47
 (22)
Interest Expense82
 71
 11
165
 137
 28
Income Before Income Taxes119
 123
 (4)369
 328
 41
Income Tax Expense23
 20
 3
72
 57
 15
Net Income$96
 $103
 $(7)$297
 $271
 $26
The following table shows the percent changes in GWh sales and average number of customers. The percentages for retail customer classes represent billed sales only. Wholesale power sales include both billed and unbilled sales. Total sales includes billed and unbilled retail sales and wholesale sales to incorporated municipalities, public and private utilities and power marketers. Amounts are not weather-normalized.
Increase (Decrease) over prior period2019

Residential sales(6.92.1)%
General service sales(4.91.2)%
Industrial sales(10.76.0)%
Wholesale and other(33.05.9)%
Total sales(8.80.3)%
Average number of customers1.71.5 %
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $51$125 million increase in retail pricing due to base rate adjustments related to Citrus County CC being placed in service and annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement;
a $17 million increase in weather-normal retail sales volumes driven by residential growth; and
a $12 million increase in other revenues primarily due to increased transmission revenues related to the Fixed Bill program which began later in 2018 and non-regulated products and services revenues.
Partially offset by:
a $22 million decrease in fuel and capacity revenues primarily due to a decrease in demand and a decrease in fuel and capacity rates billed to retail customers;
a $17 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and
a $12$14 million decrease in retail rider revenues primarily related to decreased revenue requirements in the current year.
Partially offsetOperating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $57$46 million increase in retail pricingdepreciation and amortization expense primarily due to base rate adjustments related to the Citrus County CC being placed in service, other additional plant in service and annual increases resulting from the 2017 Settlement Agreement.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:2018 Crystal River Unit 3 nuclear decommissioning cost study; and
a $57$17 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes from additional plant in service.
Partially offset by:
a $34 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower purchased power, and lowerpartially offset by higher deferred fuel and capacity expenses; andexpenses.
a $7 million decrease in operations, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower employee benefit costs.

Partially offset by:
a $15 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to the Citrus County CC being placed in service and additional plant in service; and
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a $5 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes due to additional plant in service.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven primarily by AFUDC equity return ending on the Citrus County CC in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by AFUDC debt return ending on the Citrus County CC in the fourth quarter of 2018.2018 and higher debt outstanding in the current year.

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Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to loweran increase in pretax income and a decrease in AFUDC equity in the current year. The ETRs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 19.319.5 percent and 16.317.4 percent, respectively. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to lowera decrease in AFUDC equity in the current year.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall on Florida's Panhandle as a Category 5 hurricane, the most powerful storm to hit the Florida Panhandle in recorded history. The storm caused significant damage within the service territory of Duke Energy Florida, particularly from Panama City Beach to Mexico Beach. Duke Energy Florida has not completed the final accumulation of total estimated storm restoration costs incurred. GivenOn June 11, 2019, the magnitude of the storm,FPSC approved Duke Energy Florida filed aFlorida's petition on April 30, 2019, with the FPSC to recoverfor recovery of incremental storm restoration costs consistent with the provisions in its 2017 Settlement.related to Hurricane Michael. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing the future recovery of storm restoration costs could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Florida's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters,” for additional information.
On February 6, 2018, the FPSC approved a stipulation that would apply tax savings resulting from the Tax Act toward storm costs effective January 2018 in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. On May 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida filed for recovery of the storm costs relating to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate, as well as the replenishment of Duke Energy Florida's storm reserve. Storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately mid-2021. On April 9, 2019, Duke Energy Florida filed an unopposed motion to approve a settlement resolving all outstanding issues related to the May 31, 2018 filing. The commission has scheduled a hearing to begin on May 21, 2019, to consider this Storm Cost Settlement Agreement. An order disallowing recovery of these costs could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Florida's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters,” for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.
DUKE ENERGY OHIO
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues          
Regulated electric$355
 $336
 $19
$691
 $682
 $9
Regulated natural gas176
 174
 2
273
 277
 (4)
Nonregulated electric and other
 14
 (14)
 24
 (24)
Total operating revenues531
 524
 7
964
 983
 (19)
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – regulated93
 92
 1
179
 185
 (6)
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – nonregulated
 15
 (15)
 29
 (29)
Cost of natural gas54
 54
 
64
 69
 (5)
Operation, maintenance and other132
 131
 1
255
 261
 (6)
Depreciation and amortization64
 70
 (6)130
 132
 (2)
Property and other taxes84
 77
 7
158
 145
 13
Total operating expenses427
 439
 (12)786
 821
 (35)
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (106) 106

 (106) 106
Operating Income (Loss)104
 (21) 125
Operating Income178
 56
 122
Other Income and Expenses, net9
 6
 3
15
 14
 1
Interest Expense30
 22
 8
54
 45
 9
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes83
 (37) 120
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)14
 (12) 26
Net Income (Loss)$69
 $(25) $94
Income Before Income Taxes139
 25
 114
Income Tax Expense23
 4
 19
Net Income$116
 $21
 $95

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The following table shows the percent changes in GWh sales of electricity, dekatherms of natural gas delivered and average number of electric and natural gas customers. The percentages for retail customer classes represent billed sales only. Total sales includes billed and unbilled retail sales and wholesale sales to incorporated municipalities, public and private utilities and power marketers. Amounts are not weather-normalized.
ElectricNatural GasElectricNatural Gas
Increase (Decrease) over prior year2019
2019
2019
2019
Residential sales(1.6)%4.5%(7.2)%(1.4)%
General service sales(1.9)%5.5%(3.5)%0.1 %
Industrial sales0.5 %0.8%(2.1)%(1.0)%
Wholesale electric power sales42.0 %n/a
65.3 %n/a
Other natural gas salesn/a
%n/a
(1.1)%
Total sales1.5 %3.8%(3.2)%(0.9)%
Average number of customers0.7 %0.8%0.6 %0.8 %
Three

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Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $19$25 million increasedecrease in base price asfuel related revenues primarily due to a result of rate case impacts;decrease in sales volumes;
a $5 million increase in weather-normal sales volumes; and
a $4 million increase in point-to-point transmission revenues.
Partially offset by:
a $9$16 million decrease in rider revenues primarily related to the implementation of new base rates;
a $9$14 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year;
a $12 million decrease in FTR rider revenues; and
a $3$6 million decrease in OVEC revenues.
Partially offset by:
a $38 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to rate case impacts; and
a $12 million increase in point-to-point transmission revenues.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $14$35 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power expense due to the prior year'syear outage at East Bend Station and the deferral of OVEC related purchased power costs; and
a $6 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to the ending of smart grid amortizations.costs.
Partially offset by:
a $7$13 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to a higher property tax expense.base.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven primarily by an increase in intercompany money pool interest income.
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net. The increase was driven by the loss on the prior year sale of Beckjord.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by higher debt outstanding in the current year.
Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income. The ETRs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 16.916.5 percent and 32.416.0 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On November 13, 2013, the PUCO issued an order authorizing recovery of MGP costs at certain sites in Ohio with a deadline to complete the MGP environmental investigation and remediation work prior to December 31, 2016. This deadline was subsequently extended to December 31, 2019. Disallowance of costs incurred, failure to complete the work by the deadline or failure to obtain an extension from the PUCO could result in an adverse impact on Duke Energy Ohio’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters,” for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.

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DUKE ENERGY INDIANA
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$768
 $731
 $37
$1,482
 $1,469
 $13
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power257
 232
 25
486
 458
 28
Operation, maintenance and other189
 181
 8
377
 378
 (1)
Depreciation and amortization131
 130
 1
263
 256
 7
Property and other taxes19
 20
 (1)39
 40
 (1)
Total operating expenses596
 563
 33
1,165
 1,132
 33
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) 
 (3)
Operating Income169
 168
 1
317
 337
 (20)
Other Income and Expenses, net19
 7
 12
27
 13
 14
Interest Expense43
 40
 3
71
 83
 (12)
Income Before Income Taxes145
 135
 10
273
 267
 6
Income Tax Expense35
 35
 
66
 69
 (3)
Net Income$110
 $100
 $10
$207
 $198
 $9

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The following table shows the percent changes in GWh sales and average number of customers. The percentages for retail customer classes represent billed sales only. Total sales includes billed and unbilled retail sales and wholesale sales to incorporated municipalities, public and private utilities and power marketers. Amounts are not weather-normalized.
Increase (Decrease) over prior year2019

Residential sales(1.36.3)%
General service sales0.3(1.7)%
Industrial sales0.2(1.6)%
Wholesale power sales(38.233.1)%
Total sales(5.37.8)%
Average number of customers1.41.3 %
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven primarily by:
a $23$25 million increase in fuel revenues primarily due to higher fuel rates billed to customers, partially offset by lower wholesale fuel revenues due to the expiration of a contract with a wholesale customer;customer.
Partially offset by:
a $10 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and
a $19$1 million increasedecrease in rate rider revenues primarily related to higher rates for the Edwardsport IGCC plant, the TDSIC rider and MISO rider revenues.weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Operating Expenses.The variance was driven primarily by:
a $25$28 million increase in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power expense primarily due to higher amortization of deferred fuel costs and higher purchased power, partially offset by lower natural gas and coal costs; and
an $8a $7 million increase in operation, maintenancedepreciation and otheramortization expense primarily due to higher transmission costs and customer related coststhe regulatory liability related to energy efficiency programs.Edwardsport IGCC plant being fully amortized in the prior year.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The increase was primarily due to life insurance proceeds.proceeds, a prior year deduction for customer refunds, legal fees and contributions related to the IGCC tax settlement and a prior year true up of executive deferred compensation.

Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to recording a debt return on the cumulative balance of deferred coal ash spend based on probability of recovery. This adjustment was immaterial and primarily relates to prior years.
109Income Tax Expense. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes, partially offset by an increase in pretax income. The ETRs for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, were 24.2 percent and 25.8 percent, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.


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Matters Impacting Future Results
On April 17, 2015, the EPA published in the Federal Register a rule to regulate the disposal of CCR from electric utilities as solid waste. Duke Energy Indiana has interpreted the rule to identify the coal ash basin sites impacted and has assessed the amounts of coal ash subject to the rule and a method of compliance. Duke Energy Indiana's interpretation of the requirements of the CCR rule is subject to potential legal challenges and further regulatory approvals, which could result in additional ash basin closure requirements, higher costs of compliance and greater AROs. Additionally, Duke Energy Indiana has retired facilities that are not subject to the CCR rule. Duke Energy Indiana may incur costs at these facilities to comply with environmental regulations or to mitigate risks associated with on-site storage of coal ash. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing recovery of costs related to closure of ash basins could have an adverse impact on Duke Energy Indiana's results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
Duke Energy Indiana filed a general rate case with the IURC on July 2, 2019, its first general rate case in Indiana in 16 years. The outcome of this rate case could materially impact Duke Energy Indiana's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory"Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.

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PIEDMONT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018, and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$579
 $553
 $26
$788
 $768
 $20
Operating Expenses          
Cost of natural gas273
 259
 14
338
 333
 5
Operation, maintenance and other80
 82
 (2)163
 167
 (4)
Depreciation and amortization42
 39
 3
84
 78
 6
Property and other taxes12
 12
 
25
 24
 1
Total operating expenses407
 392
 15
610
 602
 8
Operating Income172
 161
 11
178
 166
 12
Other Income and Expenses     
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates2
 2
 
Other income and expenses, net4
 3
 1
Total other income and expenses6
 5
 1
Other Income and Expenses, net12
 9
 3
Interest Expense22
 21
 1
43
 41
 2
Income Before Income Taxes156
 145
 11
147
 134
 13
Income Tax Expense34
 35
 (1)32
 32
 
Net Income$122
 $110
 $12
$115
 $102
 $13
The following table shows the percent changes in dekatherms delivered and average number of customers. The percentages for all throughput deliveries represent billed and unbilled sales. Amounts are not weather-normalized.
Increase (Decrease) over prior year2019

Residential deliveries(6.78.3)%
Commercial deliveries(5.55.1)%
Industrial deliveries4.22.0 %
Power generation deliveries(1.87.9)%
For resale3.34.9 %
Total throughput deliveries(2.15.7)%
Secondary market volumes13.27.1 %
Average number of customers1.2 %
Due to the margin decoupling mechanism in North Carolina and the WNA mechanisms in South Carolina and Tennessee, changes in throughput deliveries do not have a material impact on Piedmont's revenues or earnings. The margin decoupling mechanism adjusts for variations in residential and commercial use per customer, including those due to weather and conservation. The WNA mechanisms mostly offsetoffsets the impact of weather on bills rendered, but do not ensure precise recovery of approved margin during periods when winter weather is significantly warmer or colder than normal.
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,June 30, 2018
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven primarily by:
an $11 million increase primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases;
a $14$9 million increase primarily due to higher natural gas prices associated with increased off-system sales; and
a $7an $8 million increase primarily due to NCUC approval related to tax reform accounting from fixed rate contracts;

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a $5 million increase primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases; and
a $4 million increase primarily due to customer growth.contracts.
Partially offset by:
a $5$6 million decrease primarily due to a reduction of rates in South Carolina.
Operating Expenses.The variance was driven primarily driven by:
a $14$6 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service; and
a $5 million increase in cost of natural gas primarily due to the impact of higher natural gas prices on off-system sales and unbilled revenue.
Partially offset by:
a $4 million decrease in operations, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower labor costs and a portion of rent expense being charged to shared services in current year.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven by higher debt outstanding in the current year and higher interest expense due to customers as a result of tax reform deferrals, partially offset by favorable AFUDC debt interest.

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Matters Impacting Future Results
Piedmont filed a general rate case with the NCUC on April 1, 2019, its first general rate case in North Carolina in six years. The outcome of this rate case could materially impact Piedmont's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for discussion of risks associated with the Tax Act.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources and Uses of Cash
Duke Energy relies primarily upon cash flows from operations, debt and equity issuances and its existing cash and cash equivalents to fund its liquidity and capital requirements. Duke Energy’s capital requirements arise primarily from capital and investment expenditures, repaying long-term debt and paying dividends to shareholders. See Duke Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, for a summary and detailed discussion of projected primary sources and uses of cash for 2019 to 2021. There have been no material changes to Duke Energy's liquidity and capital requirements from December 31, 2018, except as noted below:
Duke Energy issued $2$3.8 billion of debt, and drew $650 million under the Duke Energy Progress Term Loan Facility and paid off in full the $350 million Piedmont term loan during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019. Refer to Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Debt and Credit Facilities," for information regarding Duke Energy's debt issuances, debt maturities and available credit facilities including the Master Credit Facility.
In March 2019, Duke Energy issued preferred stock for net proceeds of $974$973 million. In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, Duke Energy raised approximately $80 million of common equity through its DRIP. Refer to Note 15 to the CondensedConsolidated Financial Statements, "Stockholders' Equity," for information regarding Duke Energy's equity issuances.
Credit Ratings
In May 2019, S&P revised the credit ratings outlook for Duke Energy Corporation and all other Duke Energy Registrants from stable to negative, principally due to concerns of weaker financial measures due to 2018 storms, uncertainty over coal ash remediation costs and recovery in the Carolinas, regulatory lag during a period of robust capital spending and delays related to the ACP pipeline. There have been no changes to the credit ratings of any of the Duke Energy Registrants during 2019 by any of the rating agencies. Moody's and Fitch continue to maintain a stable outlook on Duke Energy Corporation.
Cash Flow Information
The following table summarizes Duke Energy’s cash flows.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31, June 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Cash flows provided by (used in):        
Operating activities $1,239
 $1,391
 $3,056
 $3,302
Investing activities (2,713) (2,264) (5,788) (4,645)
Financing activities 1,433
 947
 2,622
 1,265
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (41) 74
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (110) (78)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 591
 505
 591
 505
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $550
 $579
 $481
 $427
OPERATING CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s operating cash flows.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31, June 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Net income $893
 $622
 $271
 $1,641
 $1,124
 $517
Non-cash adjustments to net income 1,301
 1,610
 (309) 2,921
 3,082
 (161)
Contributions to qualified pension plans 
 (141) 141
 
 (141) 141
Payments for asset retirement obligations (152) (122) (30) (336) (245) (91)
Payment for disposal of other assets 
 (105) 105
 
 (105) 105
Working capital (803) (473) (330) (1,170) (413) (757)
Net cash provided by operating activities $1,239
 $1,391
 $(152) $3,056
 $3,302
 $(246)
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The variance was primarily due to:
a $38 million decrease in net income after adjustment for non-cash items primarily due to decreases in current year non-cash adjustments, partially offset by increases in revenues due to rate increases in the current year; and
a $330$757 million increase in cash outflows from working capital primarily due to fluctuations in coal stock inventory, fluctuations of payables balances due primarily to storm costs and timing of payment of accruals,and increases in federal tax receivables, partially offset by current year decreasesfluctuations in accounts receivable balances due to higher miscellaneous and trade receivables at December 31, 2018.2018; and
a $91 million increase in payments for asset retirement obligations.
Partially offset by:
a $356 million increase in net income after adjustment for non-cash items due primarily to increases in revenues as a result of rate increases in the current year, partially offset by decreases in current year non-cash adjustments;
a $141 million decrease in contributions to qualified pension plans; and
a $105 million payment for disposal of Beckjord in the prior year.
INVESTING CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s investing cash flows.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31, June 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Capital, investment and acquisition expenditures $(2,630) $(2,161) $(469) $(5,627) $(4,515) $(1,112)
Other investing items (83) (103) 20
 (161) (130) (31)
Net cash used in investing activities $(2,713) $(2,264) $(449) $(5,788) $(4,645) $(1,143)
The variance relates primarily to an increase in capital expenditures due to higher overall investments in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure and Commercial Renewables segments.
FINANCING CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s financing cash flows.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 March 31, June 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Issuances of long-term debt, net $1,536
 $753
 $783
 $2,467
 $537
 $1,930
Issuances of common stock 13
 21
 (8) 27
 820
 (793)
Issuances of preferred stock 974
 
 974
 973
 
 973
Notes payable and commercial paper (408) 791
 (1,199) 324
 1,131
 (807)
Dividends paid (649) (599) (50) (1,312) (1,199) (113)
Other financing items (33) (19) (14) 143
 (24) 167
Net cash provided by financing activities $1,433
 $947
 $486
 $2,622
 $1,265
 $1,357
The variance was primarily due to:
a $974$973 million increase in proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock; and
a $783$1,930 million increase in proceeds from net issuances of long-term debt primarily due to the timing of issuances and redemptions of long-term debt.
Partially offset by:
a $1,199an $807 million decrease in net proceeds from issuances of notes payable and commercial paper primarily due to the use of proceeds from the preferred stock issuance and increased long-term debt issuances to pay down outstanding commercial paper.paper; and
a $793 million decrease in proceeds from the issuance of common stock due primarily to prior year issuances under equity forward agreements.
OTHER MATTERS
Environmental Regulations
The Duke Energy Registrants are subject to federal, state and local regulations regarding air and water quality, hazardous and solid waste disposal, coal ash and other environmental matters. These regulations can be changed from time to time and result in new obligations of the Duke Energy Registrants. Refer to Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for further information regarding potential plant retirements and regulatory filings related to the Duke Energy Registrants.

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Coal Ash Management Act of 2014
On March 26, 2019, NCDEQ granted Duke Energy’s application in part, extending by four months until December 1, 2019, the Coal Ash Act’s closure deadline applicable to the Sutton plant impoundments.

On April 1, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments at the Allen, Belews Creek, Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro facilities in North Carolina. With respect to the final six sites, which NCDEQ has ruled as low risk, science and engineering support a variety of closure methods including capping in place and hybrid cap-in-place as appropriate solutions that protect public health and the environment. On April 26, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed Petitions for Contested Case Hearings in the Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ’s April 1 Order. For more information, see Note 4, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Duke Energy estimates the undiscounted, unadjusted cost to close the remaining impoundments by excavation, as outlined in the NCDEQ closure determination, will be approximately $4 billion to $5 billion more than the prior project cost estimate of $5.6 billion in the aggregate for the closure for all Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress impoundments. Excavation would likely extend beyond the required federal and state deadlines for impoundment closure. Duke Energy intends to seek recovery of all costs through the ratemaking process consistent with previous proceedings. AROs recorded on the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, include the legal obligation for closure of coal ash basins and the disposal of related ash as a result of the Coal Ash Act, the EPA CCR rule and other agreements. For more information, see Note 7, "Asset Retirement Obligations," to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Duke Energy has completed excavation of all coal ash at the Riverbend plant and coal ash regulated by the Coal Ash Act at the Dan River and Sutton plants.
North Carolina LegislationCompetitive Procurement
Based on an independent evaluation process, Duke Energy will produceown or purchase a total of 602551 MW of renewable energy from projects under the North Carolina’s Competitive Procurement of Renewable EnergyCPRE program. The process used was approved by the NCUC to select projects that would deliver the greatestlowest cost and system benefits torenewable energy for customers. SixFive Duke Energy projects, totaling about 270190 MW, were selected during the competitive bidding process. Next steps include executing contractsDuke Energy has completed the contracting process for the projects and finalizingwinning projects; there will be a reportsecond tranche for CPRE that is scheduled to be filed withoccur in the NCUC around Junefourth quarter of 2019.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, there were no material changes to Duke Energy’s off-balance sheet arrangements. See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Variable Interest Entities," for a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements regarding ACP. For additional information on Duke Energy’s off-balance sheet arrangements, see “Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Duke Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Contractual Obligations
Duke Energy enters into contracts that require payment of cash at certain specified periods, based on certain specified minimum quantities and prices. During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, there were no material changes in Duke Energy's contractual obligations. For an in-depth discussion of Duke Energy’s contractual obligations, see “Contractual Obligations” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Duke Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, there were no material changes to the Duke Energy Registrants' disclosures about market risk. For an in-depth discussion of the Duke Energy Registrants' market risks, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Item 7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Duke Energy Registrants.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Duke Energy Registrants in the reports they file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the SEC rules and forms.
Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Duke Energy Registrants in the reports they file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Duke Energy Registrants have evaluated the effectiveness of their disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and, based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance of compliance.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Duke Energy Registrants have evaluated changes in internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and have concluded no change has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information regarding material legal proceedings, including regulatory and environmental matters, see Note 3, "Regulatory Matters," and Note 4, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information, see Item 3, "Legal Proceedings," in Duke Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, careful consideration should be given to the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Duke Energy Registrants' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, which could materially affect the Duke Energy Registrants’ financial condition or future results.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits filed herein are designated by an asterisk (*). All exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing, as indicated. Items constituting management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements are designated by a double asterisk (**). The company agrees to furnish upon request to the commission a copy of any omitted schedules or exhibits upon request on all items designated by a triple asterisk (***).
     Duke   Duke Duke Duke Duke  
Exhibit Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy  
Number Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
3.14.1X
4.2X              
4.1*10.1X
4.2X              X
10.110.2

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*10.2

X              
*10.3

X        X      
*31.1.1X              
*31.1.2  X            
*31.1.3    X          
*31.1.4      X        
*31.1.5        X      
*31.1.6          X    
*31.1.7X

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*31.1.731.1.8X
*31.1.8              X
*31.2.1X              
*31.2.2  X            
*31.2.3    X          
*31.2.4      X        
*31.2.5        X      
*31.2.6          X    
*31.2.7            X  
*31.2.8              X
*32.1.1X              
*32.1.2  X            
*32.1.3    X          
*32.1.4      X        
*32.1.5        X      
*32.1.6          X    
*32.1.7            X  
*32.1.8              X
*32.2.1X              
*32.2.2  X            
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*32.2.332.2.4X
*32.2.4      X        
*32.2.5        X      
*32.2.6          X    
*32.2.7            X  
*32.2.8              X
*101.INS
XBRL Instance Document.

Document (this does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
X X X X X X X X
*101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.X X X X X X X X
*101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document.X X X X X X X X
*101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document.X X X X X X X X
*101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document.X X X X X X X X
*101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document.X X X X X X X X
The total amount of securities of the registrant or its subsidiaries authorized under any instrument with respect to long-term debt not filed as an exhibit does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The registrant agrees, upon request of the SEC, to furnish copies of any or all of such instruments to it.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
  


DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.


   
Date:May 9,August 6, 2019/s/ STEVEN K. YOUNG
  Steven K. Young

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

   
Date:May 9,August 6, 2019/s/ DWIGHT L. JACOBS
  Dwight L. Jacobs

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer,

Tax and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)


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