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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,September 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
 
dukeenergylogo4ca57.jpg
 
1-32853
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(a Delaware corporation)
550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803
704-382-3853
20-2777218
(a Delaware corporation)
550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina28202-1803
704-382-3853
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 Identification Number
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
56-0205520
(a North Carolina limited liability company)
526 South Church Street
Charlotte, North Carolina28202-1803
704-382-3853
1-3274
1-15929
PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.

56-2155481
(a North Carolina corporation)
410 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina27601-1748
704-382-3853
1-3382

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
56-0165465
(a North Carolina limited liability company)
410 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina27601-1748
704-382-3853
1-3274

DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
59-0247770
(a Florida limited liability company)
299 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida33701
704-382-3853
(a Florida limited liability company)
299 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
704-382-3853
59-0247770
1-15929
1-1232

PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
(a North Carolina corporation)
410 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748
704-382-3853
56-2155481
1-1232
DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.
31-0240030
(an Ohio corporation)
139 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio45202
704-382-3853
(an Ohio corporation)
139 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
704-382-3853
31-0240030
1-3382
1-3543

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, 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
35-0594457
(an Indiana limited liability company)
1000 East Main Street
Plainfield, Indiana46168
704-382-3853
(an Indiana limited liability company)
1000 East Main Street
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
704-382-3853
35-0594457
1-6196

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
56-0556998
(a North Carolina corporation)
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina28210
704-364-3120
(a North Carolina corporation)
4720 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
704-364-3120
56-0556998
   




SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
Name of each exchange on
Registrant
Title of each classTrading symbolswhich registered
Duke Energy
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueDUKNew York Stock Exchange LLC

Duke Energy
5.125% Junior Subordinated Debentures due    DUKHNew York Stock Exchange LLC
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

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 Commoncommon stock outstanding at April 30,October 31, 2019:
RegistrantDescriptionShares
Duke EnergyCommon stock, $0.001 par value728,046,950729,032,868
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 LOOKINGFORWARD-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 LOOKINGFORWARD-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 advocatesrepresentatives
  
2017 SettlementSecond Revised and Restated Settlement Agreement in 2017 among Duke Energy Florida, the Florida OPC and other customer advocates,representatives, which replaces and supplants the 2013 Settlement
  
ACPAtlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, a limited liability company owned by Dominion Energy, Inc., 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
  
CECLCurrent expected credit loss
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.
  



GLOSSARY OF TERMS


Duke Energy ProgressDuke Energy Progress, LLC
  
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
  



GLOSSARY OF TERMS


Moody'sMoody's Investors Service, Inc.
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
  
PPAsPPAPurchase Power AgreementsAgreement
  
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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions, except per-share amounts)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues          
Regulated electric$5,285
 $5,284
$6,515
 $6,216
 $17,223
 $16,678
Regulated natural gas728
 700
223
 230
 1,231
 1,221
Nonregulated electric and other150
 151
202
 182
 522
 507
Total operating revenues6,163
 6,135
6,940
 6,628
 18,976
 18,406
Operating Expenses
 
    
 
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power1,609
 1,676
1,978
 1,931
 5,228
 5,181
Cost of natural gas327
 313
48
 58
 451
 460
Operation, maintenance and other1,419
 1,464
1,484
 1,584
 4,337
 4,592
Depreciation and amortization1,089
 967
1,186
 1,039
 3,364
 2,979
Property and other taxes343
 316
335
 323
 1,012
 954
Impairment charges
 43
(20) 124
 (16) 339
Total operating expenses4,787
 4,779
5,011
 5,059
 14,376
 14,505
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) (100)
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 10
 
 (87)
Operating Income1,373
 1,256
1,929
 1,579
 4,600
 3,814
Other Income and Expenses

 

    

 

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates43
 (24)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates50
 37
 137
 49
Other income and expenses, net115
 86
104
 131
 308
 327
Total other income and expenses158
 62
154
 168
 445
 376
Interest Expense543
 515
572
 517
 1,657
 1,550
Income Before Income Taxes988
 803
Income Tax Expense95
 181
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes1,511
 1,230
 3,388
 2,640
Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations188
 168
 424
 449
Income From Continuing Operations1,323
 1,062
 2,964
 2,191
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations, net of tax
 4
 
 (1)
Net Income893
 622
1,323
 1,066
 2,964
 2,190
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(7) 2
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(19) (16) (110) (12)
Less: Preferred Dividends15
 
 27
 
Net Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation$900
 $620
$1,327
 $1,082
 $3,047
 $2,202
          
Earnings Per Share – Basic and Diluted          
Income from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders       
Basic$1.82
 $1.51
 $4.18
 $3.12
Diluted$1.82
 $1.51
 $4.18
 $3.11
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders       
Basic and Diluted$
 $
 $
 $
Net income attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders          
Basic and Diluted$1.24
 $0.88
Basic$1.82
 $1.51
 $4.18
 $3.12
Diluted$1.82
 $1.51
 $4.18
 $3.11
Weighted average shares outstanding          
Basic and Diluted727
 701
Basic729
 713
 728
 705
Diluted729
 714
 728
 706

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
9





FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net Income$1,323
 $1,066
 $2,964
 $2,190
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax       
Pension and OPEB adjustments(2) 1
 1
 3
Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges(16) (3) (62) 10
Reclassification into earnings from cash flow hedges1
 6
 4
 5
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities2
 
 10
 (5)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax(15) 4
 (47) 13
Comprehensive Income1,308
 1,070
 2,917
 2,203
Less: Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(19) (16) (110) (12)
Less: Preferred Dividends15
 
 27
 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation$1,312
 $1,086
 $3,000
 $2,215

 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, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$377
 $442
$379
 $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 $20 at 2019 and $16 at 2018)755
 962
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $53 at 2019 and $55 at 2018)2,322
 2,172
Inventory3,102
 3,084
3,107
 3,084
Regulatory assets (includes $52 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)1,957
 2,005
1,723
 2,005
Other (includes $152 at 2019 and $162 at 2018 related to VIEs)976
 1,049
Other (includes $188 at 2019 and $162 at 2018 related to VIEs)1,333
 1,049
Total current assets9,168
 9,714
9,619
 9,714
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost139,377
 134,458
143,794
 134,458
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(43,992) (43,126)(45,149) (43,126)
Generation facilities to be retired, net336
 362
267
 362
Net property, plant and equipment95,721
 91,694
98,912
 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 $1,002 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)13,916
 13,617
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds7,374
 6,720
7,695
 6,720
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net1,703
 
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates1,602
 1,409
1,864
 1,409
Other (includes $280 at 2019 and $261 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,969
 2,935
Other (includes $63 at 2019 and $261 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,905
 2,935
Total other noncurrent assets44,549
 43,984
47,386
 43,984
Total Assets$151,136
 $145,392
$155,917
 $145,392
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$2,538
 $3,487
$2,946
 $3,487
Notes payable and commercial paper3,029
 3,410
2,469
 3,410
Taxes accrued470
 577
712
 577
Interest accrued544
 559
559
 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 $231 at 2019 and $227 at 2018 related to VIEs)3,096
 3,406
Asset retirement obligations779
 919
861
 919
Regulatory liabilities611
 598
673
 598
Other1,810
 2,085
2,074
 2,085
Total current liabilities12,282
 15,041
13,390
 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 $4,060 at 2019 and $3,998 at 2018 related to VIEs)54,818
 51,123
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes8,040
 7,806
8,776
 7,806
Asset retirement obligations12,256
 9,548
11,740
 9,548
Regulatory liabilities15,212
 14,834
15,202
 14,834
Operating lease liabilities1,456
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs974
 988
900
 988
Investment tax credits571
 568
579
 568
Other (includes $212 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)1,587
 1,650
Other (includes $218 at 2019 and $212 at 2018 related to VIEs)1,649
 1,650
Total other noncurrent liabilities38,640
 35,394
40,302
 35,394
Commitments and Contingencies

 



 


Equity      
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 40 million depositary shares authorized and outstanding at 2019974
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2 billion shares authorized; 728 million shares outstanding at 2019 and 727 million shares outstanding at 20181
 1
Preferred stock, Series A, $0.001 par value, 40 million depositary shares authorized and outstanding at 2019973
 
Preferred stock, Series B, $0.001 par value, 1 million shares authorized and outstanding at 2019990
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2 billion shares authorized; 729 million shares outstanding at 2019 and 727 million shares outstanding at 20181
 1
Additional paid-in capital40,823
 40,795
40,488
 40,795
Retained earnings3,360
 3,113
4,139
 3,113
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(128) (92)(153) (92)
Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders' equity45,030
 43,817
46,438
 43,817
Noncontrolling interests15
 17
969
 17
Total equity45,045
 43,834
47,407
 43,834
Total Liabilities and Equity$151,136
 $145,392
$155,917
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$893
 $622
$2,964
 $2,190
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
3,831
 3,447
Equity component of AFUDC(31) (55)(99) (175)
Losses on sales of other assets3
 100

 87
Impairment charges
 43
(16) 339
Deferred income taxes97
 199
736
 1,099
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates(43) 24
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates(137) (49)
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs2
 15
13
 46
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (141)(77) (141)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(152) (122)(582) (389)
Payment for disposal of other assets
 (105)
 (105)
Other rate case adjustments
 37

 37
Provision for rate refunds35
 158
61
 375
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions10
 4
(4) 15
Receivables388
 64
62
 (288)
Inventory(31) 101
(3) 104
Other current assets98
 27
(134) (648)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(636) (327)(538) 389
Taxes accrued(107) (107)125
 122
Other current liabilities(407) (171)(198) (180)
Other assets(158) (59)(264) (585)
Other liabilities40
 (5)(103) (23)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,239
 1,391
5,637
 5,667
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(2,536) (2,087)(8,084) (6,752)
Contributions to equity method investments(94) (74)(264) (298)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(860) (958)(3,105) (2,763)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities851
 930
3,092
 2,718
Other(74) (75)(272) (175)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,713) (2,264)(8,633) (7,270)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the:      
Issuance of long-term debt2,737
 1,240
6,131
 4,110
Issuance of preferred stock974
 
1,963
 
Issuance of common stock13
 21
41
 834
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(1,201) (487)(2,737) (2,278)
Proceeds from the issuance of short-term debt with original maturities greater than 90 days135
 135
339
 243
Payments for the redemption of short-term debt with original maturities greater than 90 days(239) (50)(479) (207)
Notes payable and commercial paper(304) 706
(879) 638
Contributions from noncontrolling interests615
 
Dividends paid(649) (599)(1,990) (1,835)
Other(33) (19)(17) 42
Net cash provided by financing activities1,433
 947
2,987
 1,547
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(41) 74
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(9) (56)
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
$582
 $449
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$811
 $799
$1,073
 $1,016
Non-cash dividends27
 26
81
 79

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 








DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
      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



620



620
2
622
Other comprehensive income (loss)




13
(3)1
11

11
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

47




47

47
Common stock dividends



(625)


(625)
(625)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other(a)




13

(13)

7
7
Balance at March 31, 2018$
701
$1
$38,839
$3,021
$3
$(4)$(68)$41,792
$6
$41,798
            
Balance at December 31, 2018$
727
$1
$40,795
$3,113
$(14)$(3)$(75)$43,817
$17
$43,834
Net income (loss)



900



900
(7)893
Other comprehensive (loss) income




(16)4

(12)
(12)
Preferred stock issuances, net of issuance costs(b)
974







974

974
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

28




28

28
Common stock dividends



(676)


(676)
(676)
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
 Three Months Ended September 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 June 30, 2018$
712
$1
$39,682
$2,894
$2
$(5)$(67)$42,507
$8
$42,515
Net income (loss)



1,082



1,082
(16)1,066
Other comprehensive income




3

1
4

4
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

65




65

65
Common stock dividends



(663)


(663)
(663)
Other








26
26
Balance at September 30, 2018$
713
$1
$39,747
$3,313
$5
$(5)$(66)$42,995
$18
$43,013
            
Balance at June 30, 2019$973
728
$1
$40,885
$3,502
$(63)$4
$(89)$45,213
$119
$45,332
Net income (loss)



1,327



1,327
(19)1,308
Other comprehensive (loss) income




(15)2
(2)(15)
(15)
Preferred stock, Series B, issuances, net of issuance costs(c)
990







990

990
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
1

69




69

69
Common stock dividends



(690)


(690)
(690)
Sale of noncontrolling interest(d)



(465)
10


(455)863
408
Contribution from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries(e)









7
7
Other


(1)



(1)(1)(2)
Balance at September 30, 2019$1,963
729
$1
$40,488
$4,139
$(68)$6
$(91)$46,438
$969
$47,407

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 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 (loss)



2,202



2,202
(12)2,190
Other comprehensive income (loss)




15
(5)3
13

13
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
13

955




955

955
Common stock dividends



(1,914)


(1,914)
(1,914)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other(a)




12

(12)

33
33
Balance at September 30, 2018$
713
$1
$39,747
$3,313
$5
$(5)$(66)$42,995
$18
$43,013
            
Balance at December 31, 2018$
727
$1
$40,795
$3,113
$(14)$(3)$(75)$43,817
$17
$43,834
Net income (loss)



3,047



3,047
(110)2,937
Other comprehensive (loss) income




(58)10
1
(47)
(47)
Preferred stock, Series A, issuances, net of issuance costs(b)
973







973

973
Preferred stock, Series B, issuances, net of issuance costs(c)
990







990

990
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits
2

158




158

158
Common stock dividends



(2,044)


(2,044)
(2,044)
Sale of noncontrolling interest(d)



(465)
10


(455)863
408
Contributions from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries(e)









200
200
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries








(1)(1)
Other(f)




23
(6)(1)(17)(1)
(1)
Balance at September 30, 2019$1,963
729
$1
$40,488
$4,139
$(68)$6
$(91)$46,438
$969
$47,407

(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, series A, in the first quarter of 2019.
(c)Duke Energy issued 1 million shares of preferred stock, series B, in the third quarter of 2019.
(d)See Note 2 for additional discussion of the transaction.
(e)Relates to tax equity financing activity in the Commercial Renewables segment. See Note 1 for additional discussion.
(f)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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$1,744
 $1,763
$2,162
 $2,090
 $5,619
 $5,525
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power472
 473
504
 490
 1,371
 1,370
Operation, maintenance and other440
 451
443
 514
 1,324
 1,464
Depreciation and amortization317
 272
350
 305
 1,013
 866
Property and other taxes80
 72
66
 67
 221
 214
Impairment charges
 13
6
 1
 11
 191
Total operating expenses1,309
 1,281
1,369
 1,377
 3,940
 4,105
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 
 
 (1)
Operating Income435
 482
793
 713
 1,679
 1,419
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 39
34
 34
 106
 108
Interest Expense110
 107
119
 106
 346
 323
Income Before Income Taxes356
 414
708
 641
 1,439
 1,204
Income Tax Expense63
 91
118
 145
 255
 268
Net Income$293
 $323
$590
 $496
 $1,184
 $936
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax          
Reclassification into earnings from cash flow hedges
 1

 
 
 1
Comprehensive Income$293
 $324
$590
 $496
 $1,184
 $937

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
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $33
$23
 $33
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at 2019 and 2018)166
 219
234
 219
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7 at 2019 and 2018)630
 699
775
 699
Receivables from affiliated companies88
 182
108
 182
Inventory1,007
 948
943
 948
Regulatory assets560
 520
573
 520
Other31
 72
19
 72
Total current assets2,482
 2,673
2,675
 2,673
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost46,929
 44,741
47,815
 44,741
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(15,899) (15,496)(16,359) (15,496)
Net property, plant and equipment31,030
 29,245
31,456
 29,245
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net146
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets3,429
 3,457
3,587
 3,457
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds3,913
 3,558
4,104
 3,558
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net135
 
Other1,027
 1,027
1,061
 1,027
Total other noncurrent assets8,369
 8,042
8,887
 8,042
Total Assets$42,027
 $39,960
$43,018
 $39,960
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$643
 $988
$644
 $988
Accounts payable to affiliated companies248
 230
174
 230
Notes payable to affiliated companies745
 439
49
 439
Taxes accrued80
 171
262
 171
Interest accrued134
 102
138
 102
Current maturities of long-term debt7
 6
457
 6
Asset retirement obligations209
 290
214
 290
Regulatory liabilities200
 199
197
 199
Other415
 571
545
 571
Total current liabilities2,681

2,996
2,680

2,996
Long-Term Debt10,658
 10,633
11,001
 10,633
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies300
 300
300
 300
Operating Lease Liabilities123
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes3,769
 3,689
3,853
 3,689
Asset retirement obligations5,219
 3,659
5,184
 3,659
Regulatory liabilities6,325
 5,999
6,364
 5,999
Operating lease liabilities108
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs97
 99
88
 99
Investment tax credits235
 231
232
 231
Other645
 671
617
 671
Total other noncurrent liabilities16,290
 14,348
16,446
 14,348
Commitments and Contingencies

 



 

Equity      
Member's equity11,982
 11,689
12,598
 11,689
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7) (6)(7) (6)
Total equity11,975
 11,683
12,591
 11,683
Total Liabilities and Equity$42,027
 $39,960
$43,018
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$293
 $323
$1,184
 $936
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of nuclear fuel)388
 347
1,227
 1,084
Equity component of AFUDC(9) (21)(29) (57)
Losses on sales of other assets
 1
Impairment charges
 13
11
 191
Deferred income taxes64
 80
96
 266
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs(2) 1
(5) 3
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (46)(7) (46)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(65) (55)(234) (174)
Provision for rate refunds19
 61
34
 163
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions1
 
(7) 2
Receivables124
 19
(80) (154)
Receivables from affiliated companies94
 (11)74
 (63)
Inventory(59) (9)5
 (11)
Other current assets(35) (144)(117) (54)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(266) (76)(284) 69
Accounts payable to affiliated companies18
 50
(56) (67)
Taxes accrued(91) (129)91
 (47)
Other current liabilities(70) (23)44
 (129)
Other assets(29) 12
2
 18
Other liabilities(7) (43)(43) (47)
Net cash provided by operating activities368
 349
1,906
 1,884
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(721) (621)(1,984) (2,006)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(405) (494)(1,658) (1,386)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities405
 494
1,658
 1,386
Other(9) (21)(80) (103)
Net cash used in investing activities(730) (642)(2,064) (2,109)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt25
 991
819
 991
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(1) (401)(5) (704)
Notes payable to affiliated companies306
 (59)(390) 700
Distributions to parent
 (250)(275) (750)
Other(1) (1)(1) (1)
Net cash provided by financing activities329
 280
148
 236
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(33) (13)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(10) 11
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period33
 16
33
 16
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $3
$23
 $27
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$221
 $267
$261
 $299

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 September 30, 2018 and 2019
  Accumulated Other  
  Comprehensive  
  Loss  
Member's
 Net Income (Losses) on
 Total
(in millions)Equity
 Cash Flow Hedges
 Equity
Balance at June 30, 2018$11,308
 $(6) $11,302
Net income496
 
 496
Distributions to parent(250) 
 (250)
Balance at September 30, 2018$11,554
 $(6) $11,548
     
Balance at June 30, 2019$12,283
 $(7) $12,276
Net income590
 
 590
Distributions to parent(275) 
 (275)
Balance at September 30, 2019$12,598
 $(7) $12,591
     
  Accumulated Other  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2019
  Comprehensive    Accumulated Other  
  Loss    Comprehensive  
  Net Losses on
    Loss  
Member's
 Cash Flow
 Total
Member's
 Net Income (Losses) on
 Total
(in millions)Equity
 Hedges
 Equity
Equity
 Cash Flow Hedges
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$11,368
 $(7) $11,361
$11,368
 $(7) $11,361
Net income323
 
 323
936
 
 936
Other comprehensive income
 1
 1

 1
 1
Distributions to parent(250) 
 (250)(750) 
 (750)
Balance at March 31, 2018$11,441
 $(6) $11,435
Balance at September 30, 2018$11,554
 $(6) $11,548
          
Balance at December 31, 2018$11,689
 $(6) $11,683
$11,689
 $(6) $11,683
Net income293
 
 293
1,184
 
 1,184
Distributions to parent(275) 
 (275)
Other
 (1) (1)
 (1) (1)
Balance at March 31, 2019$11,982
 $(7) $11,975
Balance at September 30, 2019$12,598
 $(7) $12,591

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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$2,572
 $2,576
$3,242
 $3,045
 $8,558
 $8,119
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power925
 976
1,187
 1,148
 3,100
 3,019
Operation, maintenance and other567
 623
640
 680
 1,813
 1,913
Depreciation and amortization455
 384
496
 419
 1,377
 1,183
Property and other taxes137
 123
159
 145
 439
 399
Impairment charges
 29
(25) 1
 (25) 34
Total operating expenses2,084
 2,135
2,457
 2,393
 6,704
 6,548
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 6
1
 11
 
 23
Operating Income488
 447
786
 663
 1,854
 1,594
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 35
41
 51
 106
 128
Interest Expense219
 209
212
 214
 650
 626
Income Before Income Taxes300
 273
615
 500
 1,310
 1,096
Income Tax Expense52
 36
94
 94
 212
 186
Net Income248
 237
521
 406
 1,098
 910
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(1) 2
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 2
 
 6
Net Income Attributable to Parent$249
 $235
$521
 $404
 $1,098
 $904
          
Net Income$248
 $237
$521
 $406
 $1,098
 $910
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax          
Pension and OPEB adjustments1
 

 
 2
 2
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges2
 2
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges1
 2
 4
 5
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities1
 
 2
 (1)
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax3

2
2

2

8

6
Comprehensive Income251
 239
523
 408
 1,106
 916
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(1) 2

 2
 
 6
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Parent$252

$237
$523

$406

$1,106

$910



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
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$45
 $67
$82
 $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)181
 220
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8 at 2019 and 2018)817
 909
1,042
 909
Receivables from affiliated companies46
 168
33
 168
Notes receivable from affiliated companies31
 
Inventory1,464
 1,459
1,434
 1,459
Regulatory assets (includes $52 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)1,076
 1,137
881
 1,137
Other (includes $12 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)143
 125
Other (includes $16 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)242
 125
Total current assets3,750
 4,085
3,895
 4,085
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost52,309
 50,260
53,491
 50,260
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(16,646) (16,398)(16,917) (16,398)
Generation facilities to be retired, net336
 362
267
 362
Net property, plant and equipment35,999
 34,224
36,841
 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 $1,002 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)6,733
 6,564
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds3,461
 3,162
3,590
 3,162
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net814
 
Other1,029
 974
989
 974
Total other noncurrent assets14,503
 14,355
15,781
 14,355
Total Assets$55,087
 $52,664
$56,517
 $52,664
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$781
 $1,172
$1,095
 $1,172
Accounts payable to affiliated companies266
 360
354
 360
Notes payable to affiliated companies1,605
 1,235
1,789
 1,235
Taxes accrued135
 109
271
 109
Interest accrued213
 246
212
 246
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $54 at 2019 and $53 at 2018 related to VIEs)825
 1,672
1,276
 1,672
Asset retirement obligations456
 514
478
 514
Regulatory liabilities259
 280
296
 280
Other778
 821
850
 821
Total current liabilities5,318
 6,409
6,621
 6,409
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,657 at 2019 and $1,636 at 2018 related to VIEs)18,276
 17,089
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,631 at 2019 and $1,636 at 2018 related to VIEs)17,693
 17,089
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies150
 150
150
 150
Operating Lease Liabilities748
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes4,064
 3,941
4,389
 3,941
Asset retirement obligations6,050
 4,897
5,610
 4,897
Regulatory liabilities5,116
 5,049
5,165
 5,049
Operating lease liabilities710
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs516
 521
455
 521
Other341
 351
361
 351
Total other noncurrent liabilities16,087
 14,759
16,690
 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
6,236
 5,131
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(23) (20)(19) (20)
Total Progress Energy, Inc. stockholders' equity14,506
 14,254
15,360
 14,254
Noncontrolling interests2
 3
3
 3
Total equity14,508
 14,257
15,363
 14,257
Total Liabilities and Equity$55,087
 $52,664
$56,517
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$248
 $237
$1,098
 $910
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion (including amortization of nuclear fuel)546
 439
1,649
 1,458
Equity component of AFUDC(15) (26)(48) (80)
Gains on sales of other assets
 (6)
 (23)
Impairment charges
 29
(25) 34
Deferred income taxes82
 71
342
 342
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs4
 6
14
 18
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (45)(57) (45)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(75) (55)(309) (164)
Other rate case adjustments
 37

 37
Provision for rate refunds6
 33
13
 101
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions1
 4
9
 14
Receivables187
 (33)(128) (316)
Receivables from affiliated companies122
 29
135
 16
Inventory(18) 55
45
 119
Other current assets35
 (60)79
 (156)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(196) (53)(64) 427
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(94) 33
(6) 76
Taxes accrued26
 8
150
 143
Other current liabilities(196) (82)(96) (28)
Other assets(112) (86)(281) (668)
Other liabilities(10) (8)(90) (34)
Net cash provided by operating activities541
 527
2,430
 2,181
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(1,012) (762)(2,866) (2,689)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(409) (406)(1,304) (1,216)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities405
 411
1,300
 1,225
Net proceeds from the sales of other assets
 20
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(31) 127

 (205)
Other(45) (40)(130) (142)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,092) (670)(3,000) (3,007)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt1,295
 
1,295
 1,785
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(1,132) (80)(1,263) (719)
Notes payable to affiliated companies370
 177
554
 (11)
Dividends to parent
 (250)
Other1
 (2)8
 (3)
Net cash provided by financing activities534
 95
594
 802
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(17) (48)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash24
 (24)
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
$136
 $63
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$310
 $316
$400
 $441

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 September 30, 2018 and 2019
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income          Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income      
      Net Unrealized
   Total Progress
        Net Gains
 Net Unrealized
   Total Progress
    
Additional
   Net Losses on
 Gains (losses) on
 Pension and
 Energy, Inc.
    Additional
   (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 June 30, 2018$9,143
 $4,855
 $(15) $(1) $(10) $13,972
 $
 $13,972
Net income
 404
 
 
 
 404
 2
 406
Other comprehensive income
 
 2
 
 
 2
 
 2
Dividends to parent
 (250) 
 
 
 (250) 
 (250)
Balance at September 30, 2018$9,143
 $5,009
 $(13) $(1) $(10) $14,128
 $2
 $14,130
               
Balance at June 30, 2019$9,143
 $5,715
 $(13) $
 $(8) $14,837
 $2
 $14,839
Net income
 521
 
 
 
 521
 
 521
Other comprehensive income
 
 1
 1
 
 2
 
 2
Other
 
 
 (1) 1
 
 1
 1
Balance at September 30, 2019$9,143
 $6,236
 $(12) $
 $(7) $15,360
 $3
 $15,363
               
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2019
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income      
    Net Gains
 Net Unrealized
   Total Progress
    
Additional
   (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

 904
 
 
 
 904
 6
 910
Other comprehensive income
 
 2
 
 
 2
 
 2
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 5
 (1) 2
 6
 
 6
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) (1)
Dividends to parent
 (250) 
 
 
 (250) 
 (250)
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 September 30, 2018$9,143

$5,009

$(13)
$(1)
$(10) $14,128

$2

$14,130
                              
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

 1,098
 
 
 
 1,098
 
 1,098
Other comprehensive income
 
 2
 
 1
 3
 
 3

 
 4
 2
 2
 8
 
 8
Other(b)

 6
 (4) 
 (2) 
 
 

 7
 (4) (1) (2) 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2019$9,143

$5,386

$(14)
$(1)
$(8) $14,506

$2

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

$6,236

$(12)
$

$(7) $15,360

$3

$15,363
(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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$1,484
 $1,460
$1,688
 $1,582
 $4,559
 $4,333
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power515
 509
577
 535
 1,571
 1,452
Operation, maintenance and other335
 381
378
 431
 1,070
 1,187
Depreciation and amortization290
 235
314
 253
 855
 723
Property and other taxes44
 35
46
 40
 131
 115
Impairment charges
 32

 
 
 33
Total operating expenses1,184
 1,192
1,315
 1,259
 3,627
 3,510
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 1

 7
 
 9
Operating Income300
 269
373
 330
 932
 832
Other Income and Expenses, net24
 18
27
 24
 75
 61
Interest Expense77
 81
74
 82
 232
 241
Income Before Income Taxes247
 206
326
 272
 775
 652
Income Tax Expense44
 29
48
 56
 125
 120
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$203
 $177
$278
 $216
 $650
 $532



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
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$30
 $23
$49
 $23
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at 2019 and 2018)42
 75
75
 75
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5 at 2019 and 2018)495
 547
564
 547
Receivables from affiliated companies28
 23
34
 23
Notes receivable from affiliated companies38
 
Inventory959
 954
939
 954
Regulatory assets622
 703
515
 703
Other45
 62
95
 62
Total current assets2,259
 2,387
2,271
 2,387
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost33,188
 31,459
33,594
 31,459
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(11,635) (11,423)(11,761) (11,423)
Generation facilities to be retired, net336
 362
267
 362
Net property, plant and equipment21,889
 20,398
22,100
 20,398
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net388
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets4,041
 4,111
4,363
 4,111
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds2,744
 2,503
2,872
 2,503
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net397
 
Other627
 612
595
 612
Total other noncurrent assets7,412
 7,226
8,227
 7,226
Total Assets$31,948
 $30,011
$32,598
 $30,011
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$363
 $660
$550
 $660
Accounts payable to affiliated companies221
 278
198
 278
Notes payable to affiliated companies
 294
79
 294
Taxes accrued49
 53
101
 53
Interest accrued87
 116
89
 116
Current maturities of long-term debt5
 603
306
 603
Asset retirement obligations452
 509
476
 509
Regulatory liabilities176
 178
210
 178
Other346
 408
416
 408
Total current liabilities1,699
 3,099
2,425
 3,099
Long-Term Debt8,893
 7,451
8,593
 7,451
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies150
 150
150
 150
Operating Lease Liabilities361
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes2,172
 2,119
2,316
 2,119
Asset retirement obligations5,471
 4,311
5,038
 4,311
Regulatory liabilities4,093
 3,955
4,152
 3,955
Operating lease liabilities360
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs235
 237
230
 237
Investment tax credits141
 142
138
 142
Other89
 106
105
 106
Total other noncurrent liabilities12,201
 10,870
12,339
 10,870
Commitments and Contingencies
 

 
Equity      
Member's Equity8,644
 8,441
9,091
 8,441
Total Liabilities and Equity$31,948
 $30,011
$32,598
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$203
 $177
$650
 $532
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of nuclear fuel)336
 284
996
 869
Equity component of AFUDC(14) (14)(44) (41)
Gains on sales of other assets
 (1)
 (9)
Impairment charges
 32

 33
Deferred income taxes33
 42
144
 187
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs
 4
2
 11
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (25)(4) (25)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(68) (44)(288) (133)
Other rate case adjustments
 37

 37
Provision for rate refunds6
 33
13
 101
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions(3) 2
(4) 3
Receivables87
 (31)(9) (154)
Receivables from affiliated companies(5) (2)(11) (3)
Inventory(5) 15
15
 62
Other current assets96
 (88)65
 (239)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(196) (39)(54) 325
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(57) 29
(80) 73
Taxes accrued(4) (28)37
 28
Other current liabilities(109) (64)(17) (27)
Other assets(45) 18
(197) (358)
Other liabilities(9) (5)33
 11
Net cash provided by operating activities246
 332
1,247
 1,283
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(548) (424)(1,592) (1,526)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(315) (284)(656) (831)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities308
 281
632
 807
Net proceeds from the sales of other assets
 20
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(38) 

 (52)
Other(20) (30)(56) (82)
Net cash used in investing activities(613) (457)(1,672) (1,664)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt1,270
 
1,270
 796
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(601) 
(603) (2)
Notes payable to affiliated companies(294) 114
(215) (240)
Distributions to parent
 (175)
Other(1) (1)(1) (1)
Net cash provided by financing activities374
 113
451
 378
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents7
 (12)26
 (3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period23
 20
23
 20
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$30
 $8
$49
 $17
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$117
 $137
$182
 $261

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
September 30, 2018 and 2019
Member's
(in millions)Equity
Balance at June 30, 2018$8,265
Net income216
Distributions to parent(175)
Balance at September 30, 2018$8,306
 
Balance at June 30, 2019$8,813
Net income278
Balance at September 30, 2019$9,091
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018 and 2019
Member'sMember's
(in millions)EquityEquity
Balance at December 31, 2017$7,949
$7,949
Net income177
532
Balance at March 31, 2018$8,126
Distributions to parent(175)
Balance at September 30, 2018$8,306
  
Balance at December 31, 2018$8,441
$8,441
Net income203
650
Balance at March 31, 2019$8,644
Balance at September 30, 2019$9,091



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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$1,086
 $1,115
$1,548
 $1,462
 $3,987
 $3,780
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power410
 467
610
 614
 1,529
 1,567
Operation, maintenance and other230
 237
256
 245
 730
 719
Depreciation and amortization165
 150
182
 166
 522
 460
Property and other taxes93
 88
113
 105
 309
 284
Impairment charges(25) 1
 (25) 1
Total operating expenses898
 942
1,136
 1,131
 3,065
 3,031
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net1
 
 
 
Operating Income188
 173
413
 331
 922
 749
Other Income and Expenses, net13
 21
14
 28
 39
 75
Interest Expense82
 71
81
 73
 246
 210
Income Before Income Taxes119
 123
346
 286
 715
 614
Income Tax Expense23
 20
57
 43
 129
 100
Net Income$96
 $103
$289
 $243
 $586
 $514
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 gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities1
 
 2
 (1)
Comprehensive Income$97

$103
$290
 $243
 $588

$513



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
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$8
 $36
$24
 $36
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and 2018)85
 143
104
 143
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and 2018)322
 362
478
 362
Receivables from affiliated companies34
 28
1
 28
Inventory505
 504
495
 504
Regulatory assets (includes $52 at 2019 and 2018 related to VIEs)454
 434
367
 434
Other (includes $12 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)55
 46
Other (includes $16 at 2019 and $39 at 2018 related to VIEs)42
 46
Total current assets1,463
 1,553
1,511
 1,553
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost19,111
 18,792
19,887
 18,792
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(5,003) (4,968)(5,148) (4,968)
Net property, plant and equipment14,108
 13,824
14,739
 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 $1,002 at 2019 and $1,041 at 2018 related to VIEs)2,370
 2,454
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds717
 659
718
 659
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net417
 
Other318
 311
307
 311
Total other noncurrent assets3,351
 3,424
3,812
 3,424
Total Assets$19,369
 $18,801
$20,062
 $18,801
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$417
 $511
$542
 $511
Accounts payable to affiliated companies29
 91
158
 91
Notes payable to affiliated companies399
 108
356
 108
Taxes accrued94
 74
175
 74
Interest accrued74
 75
72
 75
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $54 at 2019 and $53 at 2018 related to VIEs)470
 270
621
 270
Asset retirement obligations4
 5
2
 5
Regulatory liabilities83
 102
87
 102
Other426
 406
423
 406
Total current liabilities1,996
 1,642
2,436
 1,642
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,332 at 2019 and $1,336 at 2018 related to VIEs)6,795
 7,051
Operating Lease Liabilities387
 
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,306 at 2019 and $1,336 at 2018 related to VIEs)6,511
 7,051
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes2,051
 1,986
2,199
 1,986
Asset retirement obligations579
 586
572
 586
Regulatory liabilities1,023
 1,094
1,013
 1,094
Operating lease liabilities350
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs251
 254
196
 254
Other95
 93
102
 93
Total other noncurrent liabilities3,999
 4,013
4,432
 4,013
Commitments and Contingencies
 

 
Equity      
Member's equity6,193
 6,097
6,683
 6,097
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1) (2)
 (2)
Total equity6,192
 6,095
6,683
 6,095
Total Liabilities and Equity$19,369
 $18,801
$20,062
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$96
 $103
$586
 $514
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion207
 152
647
 581
Equity component of AFUDC(1) (12)(4) (40)
Impairment charges(25) 1
Deferred income taxes45
 29
164
 169
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs3
 1
8
 4
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (20)(53) (20)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(7) (11)(21) (31)
(Increase) decrease in      
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions2
 2
9
 7
Receivables55
 (2)(119) (163)
Receivables from affiliated companies(6) 
27
 (18)
Inventory(13) 39
29
 57
Other current assets(35) 42
100
 51
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable
 (13)(11) 101
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(62) 8
67
 9
Taxes accrued20
 38
101
 198
Other current liabilities(84) (17)(77) 1
Other assets(66) (107)(81) (308)
Other liabilities(1) (5)(127) (58)
Net cash provided by operating activities153
 227
1,220
 1,055
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(422) (338)(1,274) (1,162)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(95) (122)(648) (385)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities97
 129
668
 418
Notes receivable from affiliated companies
 160

 (80)
Other(25) (10)(73) (61)
Net cash used in investing activities(445) (181)(1,327) (1,270)
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)(210) (717)
Notes payable to affiliated companies291
 
248
 
Distributions to parent
 (75)
Other2
 
9
 (1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities237
 (80)
Net cash provided by financing activities72
 196
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(55) (34)(35) (19)
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
$40
 $34
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$193
 $179
$218
 $180

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 September 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 June 30, 2018$5,890
 $(2) $5,888
Net income243
 
 243
Distributions to parent(75) 
 (75)
Balance at September 30, 2018$6,058
 $(2) $6,056
     
Balance at June 30, 2019$6,394
 $(1) $6,393
Net income289
 
 289
Other comprehensive income
 1
 1
Balance at September 30, 2019$6,683
 $
 $6,683
     
Nine Months Ended September 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
514
 
 514
Other comprehensive loss
 (1) (1)
Distributions to parent(75) 
 (75)
Other(a)
6
 (6) 
5
 (5) 
Balance at March 31, 2018$5,723
 $(2) $5,721
Balance at September 30, 2018$6,058
 $(2) $6,056
          
Balance at December 31, 2018$6,097
 $(2) $6,095
$6,097
 $(2) $6,095
Net income96
 
 96
586
 
 586
Other comprehensive income
 1
 1

 2
 2
Balance at March 31, 2019$6,193
 $(1) $6,192
Balance at September 30, 2019$6,683
 $
 $6,683


(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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019

2018
2019
 2018
 2019

2018
Operating Revenues          
Regulated electric$355
 $336
$408
 $373
 $1,099
 $1,055
Regulated natural gas176
 174
81
 84
 354
 361
Nonregulated electric and other
 14

 12
 
 36
Total operating revenues531
 524
489
 469
 1,453
 1,452
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – regulated93
 92
114
 99
 293
 284
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – nonregulated
 15

 14
 
 43
Cost of natural gas54
 54
4
 4
 68
 73
Operation, maintenance and other132
 131
123
 76
 378
 337
Depreciation and amortization64
 70
69
 64
 199
 196
Property and other taxes84
 77
71
 73
 229
 218
Total operating expenses427
 439
381
 330
 1,167
 1,151
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (106)
 
 
 (106)
Operating Income (Loss)104
 (21)
Operating Income108
 139
 286
 195
Other Income and Expenses, net9
 6
4
 3
 19
 17
Interest Expense30
 22
27
 23
 81
 68
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes83
 (37)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)14
 (12)
Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income$69
 $(25)
Income Before Income Taxes85
 119
 224
 144
Income Tax Expense11
 19
 34
 23
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$74
 $100
 $190
 $121



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
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$17
 $21
$11
 $21
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2019 and $2 at 2018)99
 102
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4 at 2019 and $2 at 2018)81
 102
Receivables from affiliated companies79
 114
63
 114
Notes receivable from affiliated companies463
 
74
 
Inventory111
 126
128
 126
Regulatory assets59
 33
47
 33
Other25
 24
28
 24
Total current assets853
 420
432
 420
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost9,542
 9,360
9,993
 9,360
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,739) (2,717)(2,785) (2,717)
Net property, plant and equipment6,803
 6,643
7,208
 6,643
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net22
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Goodwill920
 920
920
 920
Regulatory assets501
 531
553
 531
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net22
 
Other45
 41
48
 41
Total other noncurrent assets1,466
 1,492
1,543
 1,492
Total Assets$9,144
 $8,555
$9,183
 $8,555
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$288
 $316
$266
 $316
Accounts payable to affiliated companies70
 78
69
 78
Notes payable to affiliated companies38
 274
167
 274
Taxes accrued157
 202
162
 202
Interest accrued43
 22
29
 22
Current maturities of long-term debt551
 551
100
 551
Asset retirement obligations6
 6
3
 6
Regulatory liabilities51
 57
64
 57
Other69
 74
74
 74
Total current liabilities1,273
 1,580
934
 1,580
Long-Term Debt2,384
 1,589
2,594
 1,589
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies25
 25
25
 25
Operating Lease Liabilities21
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes842
 817
901
 817
Asset retirement obligations87
 87
82
 87
Regulatory liabilities839
 840
793
 840
Operating lease liabilities21
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs80
 79
103
 79
Other79
 93
95
 93
Total other noncurrent liabilities1,927
 1,916
1,995
 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)97
 (93)
Total equity3,514
 3,445
3,635
 3,445
Total Liabilities and Equity$9,144
 $8,555
$9,183
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income (loss)$69
 $(25)
Net income$190
 $121
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization65
 71
202
 199
Equity component of AFUDC(3) (4)(9) (10)
Losses on sales of other assets
 106

 106
Deferred income taxes20
 (15)68
 9
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs
 1
1
 3
Contributions to qualified pension plans(2) 
Payments for asset retirement obligations(1) (1)(7) (3)
Provision for rate refunds4
 16
5
 23
(Increase) decrease in      
Receivables5
 (1)24
 (44)
Receivables from affiliated companies35
 56
51
 62
Inventory15
 25
(2) (2)
Other current assets(6) 19
(15) 12
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(5) (27)(40) (47)
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(8) (95)(9) (8)
Taxes accrued(45) (45)(40) (31)
Other current liabilities14
 20
(4) 19
Other assets(10) 
(10) 3
Other liabilities(4) (13)(25) (17)
Net cash provided by operating activities145
 88
378
 395
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(233) (188)(714) (588)
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(463) 14
(74) 14
Other(11) (14)(45) (62)
Net cash used in investing activities(707) (188)(833) (636)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt794
 
1,003
 
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(451) (3)
Notes payable to affiliated companies(236) 101
(107) 239
Other
 (1)
Net cash provided by financing activities558
 100
445
 236
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(4) 
(10) (5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period21
 12
21
 12
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$17
 $12
$11
 $7
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$68
 $64
$100
 $83
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 September 30, 2018 and 2019
   Additional
 Retained
  
 Common
 Paid-in
 Earnings
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Capital
 (Deficit)
 Equity
Balance at June 30, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(248) $3,290
Net income
 
 100
 100
Balance at September 30, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(148) $3,390
        
Balance at June 30, 2019$762
 $2,776
 $23
 $3,561
Net income
 
 74
 74
Balance at September 30, 2019$762
 $2,776
 $97
 $3,635
        
 Nine Months Ended September 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
 
 121
 121
Contribution from parent(a)

 106
 
 106
Balance at September 30, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(148) $3,390
        
Balance at December 31, 2018$762
 $2,776
 $(93) $3,445
Net income
 
 190
 190
Balance at September 30, 2019$762

$2,776

$97

$3,635

   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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$768
 $731
$807
 $819
 $2,289
 $2,288
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power257
 232
234
 272
 720
 730
Operation, maintenance and other189
 181
192
 198
 569
 576
Depreciation and amortization131
 130
130
 130
 393
 386
Property and other taxes19
 20
16
 16
 55
 56
Impairment charges
 30
 
 30
Total operating expenses596
 563
572
 646
 1,737
 1,778
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) 
Operating Income169

168
235
 173

552

510
Other Income and Expenses, net19
 7
8
 23
 35
 36
Interest Expense43
 40
40
 42
 111
 125
Income Before Income Taxes145

135
203
 154

476

421
Income Tax Expense35
 35
47
 35
 113
 104
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$110

$100
$156
 $119

$363

$317



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
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$20
 $24
$20
 $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)56
 52
Receivables from affiliated companies102
 122
85
 122
Notes receivable from affiliated companies213
 
Inventory435
 422
478
 422
Regulatory assets151
 175
91
 175
Other23
 35
29
 35
Total current assets781
 830
972
 830
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost15,633
 15,443
16,137
 15,443
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(5,021) (4,914)(5,200) (4,914)
Net property, plant and equipment10,612
 10,529
10,937
 10,529
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net61
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Regulatory assets981
 982
1,088
 982
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net58
 
Other201
 194
211
 194
Total other noncurrent assets1,182
 1,176
1,357
 1,176
Total Assets$12,636
 $12,535
$13,266
 $12,535
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$198
 $200
$196
 $200
Accounts payable to affiliated companies72
 83
74
 83
Notes payable to affiliated companies136
 167

 167
Taxes accrued63
 43
29
 43
Interest accrued53
 58
54
 58
Current maturities of long-term debt3
 63
651
 63
Asset retirement obligations108
 109
165
 109
Regulatory liabilities27
 25
39
 25
Other92
 107
107
 107
Total current liabilities752
 855
1,315
 855
Long-Term Debt3,569
 3,569
3,407
 3,569
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies150
 150
150
 150
Operating Lease Liabilities57
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes1,050
 1,009
1,119
 1,009
Asset retirement obligations611
 613
659
 613
Regulatory liabilities1,709
 1,722
1,684
 1,722
Operating lease liabilities55
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs113
 115
157
 115
Investment tax credits147
 147
161
 147
Other29
 16
57
 16
Total other noncurrent liabilities3,659
 3,622
3,892
 3,622
Commitments and Contingencies      
Equity      
Member's Equity4,449
 4,339
4,502
 4,339
Total Liabilities and Equity$12,636
 $12,535
$13,266
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$110
 $100
$363
 $317
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, amortization and accretion132
 131
395
 388
Equity component of AFUDC(4) (4)(13) (28)
Losses on sale of other assets3
 
Impairment charges
 30
Deferred income taxes28
 17
108
 94
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs1
 2
3
 5
Contributions to qualified pension plans
 (8)(2) (8)
Payments for asset retirement obligations(11) (11)(31) (49)
Provision for rate refunds
 26

 58
(Increase) decrease in      
Receivables4
 
1
 1
Receivables from affiliated companies20
 26
37
 27
Inventory(13) (3)(56) 16
Other current assets19
 (23)91
 (59)
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable8
 21
1
 28
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(11) (5)(9) (6)
Taxes accrued20
 (1)(14) (51)
Other current liabilities(15) (10)(12) 6
Other assets12
 (1)(73) 29
Other liabilities5
 
62
 (13)
Net cash provided by operating activities308
 257
851
 785
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(208) (231)(663) (619)
Purchases of debt and equity securities(6) (6)(19) (42)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities4
 3
15
 18
Notes receivable from affiliated companies(213) 
Other(11) (4)(33) 3
Net cash used in investing activities(221) (238)(913) (640)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt485
 
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(60) (12)(60) (1)
Notes payable to affiliated companies(31) 
(167) 40
Distributions to parent(200) (175)
Other
 (1)
 (1)
Net cash used in financing activities(91) (13)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities58
 (137)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(4)
6
(4)
8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period24
 9
24
 9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$20
 $15
$20
 $17
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$76
 $64
$82
 $71

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
 September 30, 2018 and 2019
 Member's
(in millions) Equity
Balance at June 30, 2018 $4,244
Net income 119
Distributions to parent (100)
Balance at September 30, 2018 $4,263
  
Balance at June 30, 2019 $4,546
Net income 156
Distributions to parent (200)
Balance at September 30, 2019 $4,502
  
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2018 and 2019
 Member's
 Member's
(in millions) Equity
 Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017 $4,121
 $4,121
Net income 100
 317
Balance at March 31, 2018
$4,221
Distributions to parent (175)
Balance at September 30, 2018
$4,263
    
Balance at December 31, 2018 $4,339
 $4,339
Net income 110
 363
Balance at March 31, 2019
$4,449
Distributions to parent (200)
Balance at September 30, 2019
$4,502



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 Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Operating Revenues$579
 $553
$168
 $172
 $956
 $940
Operating Expenses          
Cost of natural gas273
 259
46
 54
 384
 387
Operation, maintenance and other80
 82
78
 85
 241
 252
Depreciation and amortization42
 39
43
 40
 127
 118
Property and other taxes12
 12
14
 12
 39
 36
Total operating expenses407
 392
181
 191
 791
 793
Operating Income172
 161
Other Income and Expenses   
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates2
 2
Other income and expenses, net4
 3
Total other income and expenses6
 5
Operating (Loss) Income(13) (19) 165
 147
Other Income and Expenses, net7
 6
 19
 15
Interest Expense22
 21
22
 19
 65
 60
Income Before Income Taxes156
 145
Income Tax Expense34
 35
Net Income and Comprehensive Income$122
 $110
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes(28) (32) 119
 102
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense(10) (11) 22
 21
Net (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income$(18) $(21) $97
 $81

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
September 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 $5 at 2019 and $2 at 2018)$78
 $266
Receivables from affiliated companies10
 22
10
 22
Inventory25
 70
47
 70
Regulatory assets28
 54
48
 54
Other19
 19
122
 19
Total current assets323
 431
305
 431
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Cost7,676
 7,486
8,234
 7,486
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,587) (1,575)(1,652) (1,575)
Net property, plant and equipment6,089
 5,911
6,582
 5,911
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net27
 
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Goodwill49
 49
49
 49
Regulatory assets289
 303
306
 303
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net25
 
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates64
 64
82
 64
Other51
 52
42
 52
Total other noncurrent assets453
 468
504
 468
Total Assets$6,892
 $6,810
$7,391
 $6,810
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$161
 $203
$140
 $203
Accounts payable to affiliated companies34
 38
50
 38
Notes payable to affiliated companies201
 198
262
 198
Taxes accrued35
 84
33
 84
Interest accrued25
 31
32
 31
Current maturities of long-term debt350
 350

 350
Regulatory liabilities75
 37
77
 37
Other49
 58
63
 58
Total current liabilities930
 999
657
 999
Long-Term Debt1,788
 1,788
2,384
 1,788
Operating Lease Liabilities26
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Deferred income taxes575
 551
663
 551
Asset retirement obligations19
 19
20
 19
Regulatory liabilities1,179
 1,181
1,154
 1,181
Operating lease liabilities24
 
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs4
 4
6
 4
Other158
 177
145
 177
Total other noncurrent liabilities1,935
 1,932
2,012
 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
1,028
 931
Total equity2,213
 2,091
2,338
 2,091
Total Liabilities and Equity$6,892
 $6,810
$7,391
 $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 EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$122
 $110
$97
 $81
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization42
 39
129
 120
Deferred income taxes23
 (7)110
 2
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates(2) (2)(6) (6)
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs(2) (1)(7) (3)
Contributions to qualified pension plans(1) 
Provision for rate refunds7
 23
9
 31
(Increase) decrease in      
Receivables27
 22
192
 192
Receivables from affiliated companies12
 
12
 (3)
Inventory45
 37
23
 16
Other current assets22
 79
(95) 58
Increase (decrease) in      
Accounts payable(44) (15)(93) (48)
Accounts payable to affiliated companies(4) 19
12
 14
Taxes accrued(49) 46
(51) 11
Other current liabilities15
 18
(6) 8
Other assets(1) 4
(4) (4)
Other liabilities(5) (1)(4) (5)
Net cash provided by operating activities208
 371
317
 464
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(209) (121)(751) (497)
Contributions to equity method investments(16) 
Notes receivable from affiliated companies
 (11)
Other(2) 
(10) (5)
Net cash used in investing activities(211) (121)(777) (513)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt596
 100
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt(350) 
Notes payable to affiliated companies3
 (257)64
 (364)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities3
 (257)
Capital contributions from parent150
 300
Net cash provided by financing activities460
 36
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 (7)
 (13)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 19

 19
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $12
$
 $6
Supplemental Disclosures:      
Significant non-cash transactions:      
Accrued capital expenditures$92
 $52
$121
 $89

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 September 30, 2018 and 2019
Common
 Retained
 Total
(in millions)Stock
 Earnings
 Equity
Balance at June 30, 2018$1,160
 $904
 $2,064
Net loss
 (21) (21)
Balance at September 30, 2018$1,160
 $883
 $2,043
     
Balance at June 30, 2019$1,310
 $1,046
 $2,356
Net loss
 (18) (18)
Balance at September 30, 2019$1,310
 $1,028
 $2,338
     
Nine Months Ended September 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

 81
 81
Balance at March 31, 2018$860
 $912
 $1,772
Contribution from parent300
 
 300
Balance at September 30, 2018$1,160
 $883
 $2,043
          
Balance at December 31, 2018$1,160
 $931
 $2,091
$1,160
 $931
 $2,091
Net income
 122
 122

 97
 97
Balance at March 31, 2019$1,160
 $1,053
 $2,213
Contribution from parent150
 
 150
Balance at September 30, 2019$1,310
 $1,028
 $2,338



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. Duke Energy’s North Rosamond solar farm commenced commercial operations resulting in the allocation of losses to the noncontrolling tax equity members of $12 million and $86 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, utilizing the HLBV method.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION




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.
During the third quarter of 2019, Duke Energy completed a sale of a minority interest in a portion of certain renewable assets to John Hancock. John Hancock's ownership interest in the assets represents a noncontrolling interest. See Note 2 for additional information on the sale.
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Included in Other within Current Assets on the Piedmont Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are income taxes receivable of $90 million and $11 million as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, and prepaid assets of $30 million and $5 million as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. The income taxes receivable relates to increased projected NOL utilization for Piedmont as well as intercompany tax settlements. The prepaid assets relate to replenishment of depleted natural gas supply as required by natural gas supply asset management contracts.
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.
 September 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$379
$82
$24
 $442
$67
$36
Other163
16
16
 141
39
39
Other Noncurrent Assets       
Other40
38

 8
6

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$582
$136
$40
 $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,September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The components of inventory are presented in the tables below.
March 31, 2019September 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
$2,284
 $749
 $1,056
 $710
 $346
 $75
 $325
 $4
Coal572
 228
 218
 127
 91
 13
 113
 
490
 153
 172
 118
 54
 12
 152
 
Natural gas, oil and other fuel299
 41
 213
 112
 101
 19
 1
 23
333
 41
 206
 111
 95
 41
 1
 43
Total inventory$3,102
 $1,007
 $1,464
 $959
 $505
 $111
 $435
 $25
$3,107
 $943
 $1,434
 $939
 $495
 $128
 $478
 $47
 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.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION


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,September 30, 2019, and an immaterial impact to the Duke Energy Registrants' results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, and cash flows for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019.
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.
NoThe following new accounting standards that havestandard has been issued but not yet adopted are expected to have a material impact onby the Duke Energy Registrants as of March 31,September 30, 2019.
Credit Losses. In June 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance for credit losses. This guidance establishes the new CECL impairment model applicable to certain financial assets, including trade and other receivables, net investments in leases, and debt securities classified as held-for-sale investments. The model also applies to financial guarantees.
For Duke Energy, this guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2020. This guidance will be applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. The updated guidance requires Duke Energy to establish an allowance for credit losses based on management's estimate of losses expected to be incurred over the life of the asset or guarantee. Duke Energy is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard.
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 sale closed on September 6, 2019, and resulted in pretax proceeds to Duke Energy of $415 million. The portion of Duke Energy’s commercial renewables energy portfolio to be sold includes 49 percent49% of 37 operating wind, solar and battery storage assets and 33 percent33% 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 retainretained control of these assets, and, therefore, no gain or loss is expected to bewas recognized inon the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations upon closingOperations. The difference between the fair value of the transaction. Theconsideration received and the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest claim on net assets of $465 million, net of a tax benefit of $8 million, was recorded in equity.



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During 2019, Duke Energy evaluated recoverability of the wind and solar generation assets included in the minority interest sale is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals fromas a result of the FERC,portfolio fair value of consideration received being less than the Public Utility Commissioncarrying value of the assets and determined the assets were all recoverable. Additionally, in 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 prices, primarily driven by lower forecasted natural gas prices. Duke Energy determined that the Committee on Foreign Investmentassets 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 the U.S. The transaction is expected to closeenergy market pricing would likely result in the second half of 2019.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 September 30, 2019
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$6,569
 $225
 $138
 $6,932
 $8
 $
 $6,940
Intersegment revenues8
 24
 
 32
 17
 (49) 
Total revenues$6,577
 $249
 $138
 $6,964
 $25
 $(49) $6,940
Segment income (loss)(a)
$1,385
 $26
 $40
 $1,451
 $(124) $
 $1,327
Add back noncontrolling interests(b)
            (19)
Add back preferred stock dividend            15
Net income            $1,323
Segment assets$133,296
 $13,424
 $5,278
 $151,998
 $3,734
 $185
 $155,917

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$6,253
 $232
 $127
 $6,612
 $16
 $
 $6,628
Intersegment revenues7
 24
 
 31
 18
 (49) 
Total revenues$6,260
 $256
 $127
 $6,643
 $34
 $(49) $6,628
Segment income (loss)(c)(d)(e)
$1,167
 $17
 $(62) $1,122
 $(44) $
 $1,078
Add back noncontrolling interests            (16)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax            4
Net income            $1,066

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Electric
 Gas
   Total
      Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$5,321
 $732
 $106
 $6,159
 $4
 $
 $6,163
$17,357
 $1,239
 $362
 $18,958
 $18
 $
 $18,976
Intersegment revenues8
 24
 
 32
 17
 (49) 
24
 72
 
 96
 53
 (149) 
Total revenues$5,329
 $756
 $106
 $6,191
 $21
 $(49) $6,163
$17,381
 $1,311
 $362
 $19,054
 $71
 $(149) $18,976
Segment income (loss)(a)$750
 $226
 $13
 $989
 $(89) $
 $900
$2,944
 $292
 $139
 $3,375
 $(328) $
 $3,047
Add back noncontrolling interest component            (7)
Add back noncontrolling interests(b)
            (110)
Add back preferred stock dividend            27
Net income            $893
            $2,964
Segment assets$130,406
 $12,639
 $4,378
 $147,423
 $3,536
 $177
 $151,136
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Electric
 Gas
   Total
      Electric
 Gas
   Total
      
Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Commercial
 Reportable
      
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Renewables
 Segments
 Other
 Eliminations
 Total
Unaffiliated revenues$5,315
 $702
 $101
 $6,118
 $17
 $
 $6,135
$16,783
 $1,229
 $347
 $18,359
 $47
 $
 $18,406
Intersegment revenues8
 25
 
 33
 18
 (51) 
23
 72
 
 95
 54
 (149) 
Total revenues$5,323
 $727
 $101
 $6,151
 $35
 $(51) $6,135
$16,806
 $1,301
 $347
 $18,454
 $101
 $(149) $18,406
Segment income (loss)(c)(h)
$750
 $116
 $20
 $886
 $(266) $
 $620
$2,492
 $161
 $(4) $2,649
 $(446) $
 $2,203
Add back noncontrolling interest component            2
Add back noncontrolling interests            (12)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax            (1)
Net income            $622
            $2,190
(a)Electric Utilities and Infrastructure includes a reduction of a prior year impairment at Citrus County CC related to the plant's cost cap. See Note 3 for additional information.
(b)Includes the allocation of losses to noncontrolling tax equity members. See Note 1 for additional information.
(c)All segments include adjustments of prior year tax estimates related to the Tax Act.
(d)Commercial Renewables includes an impairment charge related to goodwill.
(e)Other includes costs to achieve the Piedmont acquisition.
(f)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)(g)Gas Utilities and Infrastructure includes an impairment of the investment in Constitution. See Note 3 for additional information.
(c)(h)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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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 two2 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 September 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
 Eliminations
 Total
Total revenues$355
 $176
 $531
 $
 $
 $531
$408
 $81
 $489
 $
 $
 $489
Segment income/Net (loss) income$36
 $35
 $71
 $(2) $
 $69
$62
 $13
 $75
 $(1) $
 $74
Segment assets$6,058
 $3,051
 $9,109
 $37
 $(2) $9,144
$6,107
 $3,049
 $9,156
 $30
 $(3) $9,183
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$373
 $84
 $457
 $12
 $469
Segment income/Net income$85
 $12
 $97
 $3
 $100

 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.

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$1,099
 $354
 $1,453
 $
 $1,453
Segment income/Net (loss) income$129
 $65
 $194
 $(4) $190
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Electric
 Gas
 Total
    
 Utilities and
 Utilities and
 Reportable
    
(in millions)Infrastructure
 Infrastructure
 Segments
 Other
 Total
Total revenues$1,055
 $361
 $1,416
 $36
 $1,452
Segment income/Net (loss) income(a)
$157
 $64
 $221
 $(100) $121
(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.
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). On September 30, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas requested that the NCUC consolidate its pending deferral request with its general rate case filed on that date. On October 30, 2019, Duke Energy Progress requested that the NCUC consolidate its pending deferral request with its general rate case filed on that date. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.these matters. Duke Energy Progress filed a similardeferral request for these storms 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 percent13.6% increase in annual base revenues. The request for 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 percent9.9% and a capital structure of 52 percent52% equity and 48 percent48% 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 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.



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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 duewere filed on September 25, 2019. Duke Energy Carolinas cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
2019 North Carolina Rate Case
On September 30, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas filed an application with the NCUC for a net rate increase for retail customers of approximately $291 million, which represents an approximate 6% increase in annual base revenues. The gross rate case revenue increase request is $445 million, which is offset by an EDIT rider of $154 million to return to customers North Carolina and federal EDIT resulting from recent reductions in corporate tax rates. The request for rate increase is driven by major capital investments subsequent to the previous base rate case, coal ash pond closure costs, accelerated coal plant depreciation and deferred 2018 storm costs. Duke Energy Carolinas requests rates be effective no later than August 24, 2019.1, 2020. 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 percent10% 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 3535% to 21 percent.21%. 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 providesprovided that costs incurred for the GIP 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 June 19, 2019.
After hearings in March 13, 2019. An evidentiary hearing began2019, the PSCSC issued an order on MarchMay 21, 2019, which included a return on equity of 9.5% and concluded March 27,a capital structure of 53% equity and 47% debt. The order 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 recovery of $115 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%;
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% to be returned over a five-year period.



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As a result of the order, revised customer rates were effective June 1, 2019.
On May 1,31, 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 Commission Directive ondenying Duke Energy Carolinas’ application for a retail rate increase. The Directive granted, among other things: a retail rate increaseCarolinas' 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 $107 million, excluding the EDIT Rider; a return on equitydeferred operation and maintenance expenses. An order detailing the commission's decision in the Directive was issued on October 18, 2019. Duke Energy Carolinas intends to file a notice of 9.5 percent; and a capital structureappeal within 30 days of 53 percent equity and 47 percent debt. The Directive denied the recoverydate of coal ash costs of approximately $115 million.the order with the South Carolina Supreme Court. Based uponon legal analysis and Duke Energy Carolinas' intention to file a Petition for Rehearing with the PSCSC,such an appeal, 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 iswas subject to approval from FERC for the four FERC-licensed plants, as well as other state regulatory agencies and iswas 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.
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 cancelThe closing occurred on August 16, 2019. A regulatory asset was established for approximately $32 million, which represents the sales agreementtotal deferral amount for North Carolina and retainSouth Carolina retail. The North Carolina retail portion will be amortized pursuant to an order from the hydro facilities. If commission approvals are received, the closing is expected to occur in 2019. After closing,NCUC. 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 percent14.9% increase in annual base revenues. Subsequent to the filing, Duke Energy Progress adjusted the requested amount to $420 million, representing an approximate 13 percent13% increase. The request for 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 percent9.9% and a capital structure of 52 percent52% equity and 48 percent48% debt. On February 23, 2018, the NCUC issued an order approving the stipulation.



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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 duewere filed on August 24,September 25, 2019. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
2019 North Carolina Rate Case
On October 30, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed an application with the NCUC for a net rate increase for retail customers of approximately $464 million, which represents an approximate 12.3% increase in annual base revenues. The gross rate case revenue increase request is $586 million, which is offset by riders of $122 million, primarily an EDIT rider of $120 million to return to customers North Carolina and federal EDIT resulting from recent reductions in corporate tax rates. The request for rate increase is driven by major capital investments subsequent to the previous base rate case, coal ash pond closure costs, accelerated coal plant depreciation and deferred 2018 storm costs. Duke Energy Progress seeks to defer and recover incremental Hurricane Dorian storm costs in this proceeding and requests rates be effective no later than September 1, 2020. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian reached the Carolinas in September 2019 as a Category 2 hurricane making landfall within Duke Energy Progress’ service territory. Approximately 270,000 North Carolina customers and 30,000 South Carolina customers were impacted by the slow-moving storm that brought high winds, tornadoes and heavy rain. With storm-response mobilization occurring in preparation for the storm and the assistance of mutual aid partners, full restoration was accomplished within four days for all customers able to receive service. Total estimated incremental operation and maintenance expenses incurred to repair and restore the system are approximately $208 million with an additional $10 million in capital investments made for restoration efforts. Approximately $182 million of the operation and maintenance expenses are deferred in Regulatory assets within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019. The balance of operation and maintenance expenses are included in Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
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 percent10.3% increase in annual base revenues. The request for rate increase iswas 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 3535% to 21 percent.21%. 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 for the GIP 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.
After hearings in April 2019, the PSCSC issued an order on May 21, 2019, which included a return on equity of 9.5% and a capital structure of 53% equity and 47% debt. The order 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 recovery of $65 million of certain coal ash costs deemed to be related to the Coal Ash Act and incremental to the federal CCR rule;
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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%.
As a result of the order, revised customer rates were effective June 1, 2019. On May 8,31, 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 Commission Directive ondenying Duke Energy Progress’ application for a retail rate increase. The Directive granted, among other things: a retail rate increaseProgress' 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 $41 million, excluding the EDIT Rider; a return on equitydeferred operation and maintenance expenses, but allowing additional litigation-related costs. As a result of 9.5 percent andthe Directive allowing litigation-related costs, customer rates were revised effective July 1, 2019. An order detailing the commission's decision in the Directive was issued on October 18, 2019. Duke Energy Progress intends to file a capital structurenotice of 53 percent equity and 47 percent debt. The Directive deniedappeal within 30 days of the recoverydate of coal ash costs of approximately $65 million.the order with the South Carolina Supreme Court. Based uponon legal analysis and Duke Energy Progress' intention to file a Petition for Rehearing with the PSCSC,such an appeal, 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 and lease an existing natural gas pipeline to serve the natural gas plant. The lease for the new pipeline 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 tois requiring Duke Energy Progress to refile for CPCN approval infor the future.contingent simple cycle unit. 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$234 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,September 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.
FERC Return on Equity Complaint
On October 11, 2019, North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (Power Agency) filed a complaint at FERC against Duke Energy Progress pursuant to Section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA). The complaint alleges that the return on equity component in the formula rate contained within the Full Requirements Power Purchase Agreement (FRPPA) is unjust and unreasonable. The FRPPA’s return on equity is 11% as applied to the Production Capacity Rate for the full requirements service provided by Duke Energy Progress. The complaint does not definitively propose a replacement return on equity. Under FPA Section 206, the earliest refund effective date that FERC can establish is the date of the filing of the complaint. The complaint could raise risks across the Duke Energy Progress wholesale business because, depending on how FERC treats Power Agency’s complaint, other parties may come forward with similar complaints. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.



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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,September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, Duke Energy Florida's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets included approximately $157$80 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$85 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,September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. Approximately $213$220 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,September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively. Additionalrespectively, representing recoverable costs could be incurred in 2019 related to this fourth quarter 2018 storm.under the FPSC’s storm rule and Duke Energy Florida's OATT formula rates.
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.

Hurricane Dorian
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In September 2019, Duke Energy Florida’s service territory was threatened by Hurricane Dorian with landfall as a possible Category 5 hurricane. For several days, various forecasts and models predicted significant impact to Duke Energy Florida’s service territory; accordingly, Duke Energy Florida incurred costs to secure necessary resources to be prepared for that potential impact. Although Hurricane Dorian never made landfall in Florida, affects were still felt, and outages did occur. Preparations were required so that, if Hurricane Dorian had made landfall and impacts had been more severe, Duke Energy Florida would have been prepared to restore its customers’ power in a timely fashion.


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Total current estimated incremental costs are approximately $153 million. These costs are included in Regulatory assets within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019, representing recoverable costs under the FPSC’s storm rule and Duke Energy Florida's OATT formula rates. Duke Energy Florida anticipates filing a petition with the FPSC to recover these costs, consistent with the provisions in the 2017 Settlement. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
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.



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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.
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.
Citrus County CC
Construction of the 1,640-MW combined-cycle natural gas plant in Citrus County, Florida, began in October 2015 with an estimated cost of $1.5 billion, including AFUDC. Both units came on-line in the fourth quarter of 2018. The ultimate cost of the facility was estimated to be $1.6 billion, and Duke Energy Florida recorded Impairment charges on Duke Energy’s Consolidated Statements of Operations of $60 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 for the overrun. In September 2019, Duke Energy Florida recorded a $25 million reduction to a prior-year impairment due to a decrease in the cost estimate of the Citrus County CC, primarily related to the settlement agreement with Fluor, the EPC contractor. See Note 4 for additional information.
Duke Energy Ohio
2017 Electric Security Plan Filing
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. On September 13, 2019, Interstate Gas Supply/Retail Supply Association filed appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court claiming the PUCO’s order was in error because it approved unsupported charges to competitive suppliers and cost subsidies shopping customers pay for non-shopping customers. On September 16, 2019, the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) filed an appeal challenging the PUCO’s approval of OVEC recovery through Duke Energy Ohio's Price Stability Rider (Rider PSR) alleging the FPA pre-empts the commission’s jurisdiction and that the record does not support finding that Rider PSR results in a limitation on shopping. On October 11, 2019, the OCC filed its Third Application for Rehearing arguing the PUCO erred in finding OCC’s Second Application for Rehearing as improper. Duke Energy Ohio filed its Memorandum Contra on October 21, 2019. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.



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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%. 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% and 10.24%. 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% based upon a capital structure of 50.75% equity and 49.25% 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. On September 13, 2019, Interstate Gas Supply/Retail Supply Association filed appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court claiming the PUCO’s order was in error because it approved unsupported charges to competitive suppliers and cost subsidies shopping customers pay for non-shopping customers. On September 16, 2019, the OCC filed an appeal challenging the PUCO’s approval of OVEC recovery through Rider PSR alleging the FPA pre-empts the commission’s jurisdiction and that the record does not support finding that Rider PSR results in a limitation on shopping. On October 11, 2019, the OCC filed its Third Application for Rehearing arguing the PUCO erred in finding OCC’s Second Application for Rehearing as improper. Duke Energy Ohio filed its Memorandum Contra on October 21, 2019. 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 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. On September 13, 2019, Interstate Gas Supply/Retail Supply Association filed appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court claiming the PUCO’s order was in error because it approved unsupported charges to competitive suppliers and cost subsidies shopping customers pay for non-shopping customers. On September 16, 2019, the OCC filed an appeal challenging the PUCO’s approval of OVEC recovery through Rider PSR alleging the FPA pre-empts the commission’s jurisdiction and that the record does not support finding that Rider PSR results in a limitation on shopping. On October 11, 2019, the OCC filed its Third Application for Rehearing arguing the PUCO erred in finding OCC’s Second Application for Rehearing as improper. Duke Energy Ohio filed its Memorandum Contra on October 21, 2019. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
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 3535% to 21 percent21% 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-makingratemaking 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.



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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 3535% to 21 percent21% 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 occurred on August 7, 2019. Initial briefs were filed on September 11, 2019. Reply briefs were filed on September 25, 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’sOCC'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 orders were upheld on rehearing requested by the Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) and the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) filed an ApplicationOCC. The time period for Rehearing of the commission's decision. Duke Energy Ohio filed a Memorandum Contra OCC's request for 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 and OMA and upholding its decisionparties 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 PSR 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.
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 recoveringhas collected approximately $55 million in environmental remediation costs between 2009 through 2012 through a separate rider, Rider MGP.MGP, which is currently suspended. 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. Additionally, staff recommended that any discussion pertaining to Duke Energy Ohio's recovery of ongoing MGP costs should be directly tied to or netted against insurance proceeds collected by Duke Energy Ohio. The PUCO has established a procedural schedule with an evidentiary hearing to commence on November 18, 2019. 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. On September 13, 2019, intervenor comments were filed opposing Duke Energy Ohio's request for continuation of existing deferral authority and on October 2, 2019, Duke Energy Ohio filed reply comments. 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 percent11.1% 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 arewere 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% and approval of the proposed Weather Normalization Mechanism. A hearing was held on February 5, 2019. The commission issued its Orderorder 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 September 3, 2019, Duke Energy Kentucky filed a rate case with the KPSC requesting an increase in electric base rates of approximately $46 million, which represents an approximate 12.5% increase across all customer classes. The request for rate increase is driven by increased investment in utility plant since the last electric base rate case in 2017. Duke Energy Kentucky seeks to implement a Storm Deferral Mechanism that will enable Duke Energy Kentucky to defer actual costs incurred for major storms that are over or under amounts in base rates. In response to large customers’ desire to have access to renewable resources, Duke Energy Kentucky is proposing a Green Source Advantage tariff designed for those large customers that wish to invest in renewable energy resources to meet sustainability goals. Duke Energy Kentucky is proposing an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure pilot and modest incentives to assist customers in investing in EV technologies. Additionally, Duke Energy Kentucky is proposing to build an approximate 5.5 MW distribution battery energy storage system to be attached to Duke Energy Kentucky’s distribution system providing frequency regulation and enhanced reliability to Kentucky customers. The commission issued a procedural schedule with two rounds of discovery and opportunities for intervenor and rebuttal testimony.Duke Energy Kentucky anticipates that rates will go into effect in the second quarter of 2020. Duke Energy Kentucky cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
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. The request for 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. On September 9, 2019, Duke Energy Indiana revised its revenue request from $395 million to $393 million and filed updated testimony for the Retail Rate Case. The updated filing reflects a clarification in the presentation of Utility Receipts Tax, a $2 million reduction in the revenue requirement for revenues that will remain in riders and changes to allocation of revenue requirements within rate classes. The Utility Receipts Tax is currently embedded in base rates and rider rates. The proposed treatment is to include the Utility Receipts Tax as a line item on the customer bill rather than included in rates. The request is an approximate 15% increase in retail revenues and approximately 17% when including estimated Utility Receipts Tax. 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 percent12.38% 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.8.67%. On January 5, 2015, the FERC issued an order accepting the MISO transmission owners' adder of 0.50 percent0.5% 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.10.32%. 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.9.7%. 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 expectedorder approving the 2018 Settlement Agreement.
Piedmont
North Carolina Integrity Management Rider Filing
On October 31, 2019, Piedmont filed a petition under the IMR mechanism to collect an additional $11 million in Mayannual revenues effective December 1, 2019, based on the eligible capital investments closed to integrity and safety projects between July 1, 2019, and September 30, 2019. Duke Energy IndianaPiedmont cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
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 percent9% increase in retail revenues. The request for rate increase is driven by significant infrastructure upgrade investments (plant additions) since the last general rate case through June 30, 2019, offset by savings that customers will begin receiving due to federal and state tax reform. Approximately half of the plant additions being rolled intoincluded in 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.
On August 13, 2019, Piedmont, anticipatesthe Public Staff, and two groups representing industrial customers filed an Agreement and Stipulation Settlement resolving issues in the base rate proceeding, which included a return on equity of 9.7% and a capital structure of 52% equity and 48% debt. The North Carolina Attorney General's Office did not support the settlement. Other major components of the Stipulation included:
An annual increase in revenues of $109 million before consideration of riders associated with federal and state tax reform;
A decrease through a rider mechanism of $23 million per year to return unprotected federal EDIT over a five-year period and deferred revenues related to the federal rate reduction of $37 million to be returned over one year;
A decrease through a rider mechanism of $21 million per year related to reductions in the North Carolina state income tax rate to be returned over a three-year period;
An overall cap on net revenue increase of $83 million. This will impact Piedmont beginning November 1, 2022 only if the company does not file another general rate case in the interim;
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Establishment of a new Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) deferral mechanism for average annual pretax operations and maintenance expenses of approximately $11 million.
An evidentiary hearing began on August 19, 2019. On October 31, 2019, the NCUC will scheduleapproved the evidentiary hearing for late summer/early fall 2019, which would enableStipulation and the rate change arising from this proceeding to take effect by the end ofrevised customer rates were effective November 1, 2019. Piedmont cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC
On September 2, 2014, Duke Energy, Dominion ResourcesEnergy, Inc. (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.48%. Duke Energy owns a 47 percent47% interest, which is accounted for as an equity method investment through its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment. Southern Company Gas maintains a 5 percent5% 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.
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. Immediatelysatisfied and, 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 appreciateDue to legal challenges not directly related to the professional and collaborative process by the permitting agencies designedrequest for a Notice to ensure thatProceed in Virginia, this critical energy infrastructure project will meet the stringent environmental standards required by law and regulation.request is still pending.
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 project's air permit for a compressor station at Buckingham, Virginia, conditional 401 water quality certification, 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 July 26, 2019, vacatur of the project's biological opinionBiOp and ITS (which stay hasand subsequent vacatur 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 certiorari was granted on October 4, 2019. A ruling is expected in the second quarter of 2020. ACP is also evaluating possible legislative remedies to this issue.
In anticipation of the Fourth Circuit's vacatur of the BiOp and administrative remedies. On May 9, 2019,ITS, ACP the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the DepartmentFWS commenced work in mid-May of Justice will present arguments before2019 to set the Fourth Circuit supportingbasis for a reissued BiOp and ITS. ACP continues coordinating and working with FWS and other parties in preparation for a reissuance of the project’s stayed biological opinionBiOp and ITS.
Given the legal challenges described above and ongoing discussions with customers, ACP expects mechanical completion of the full project in late 2021 with in-service likely in the first half of 2022.
The delays resulting from the legal challenges described above have impacted the cost and schedule for the project. As a result, projectProject cost estimates have increased to $7.0are $7.3 billion to $7.8 billion, excluding financing costs. ACP expectsGiven the status of current discussions with FWS regarding a new BiOp and ITS, as well as discussions with contractors regarding efficiencies which may be realized going forward, these estimates are under review and subject to achieve a late 2020 in-service date for key segments of the project, while it expects the remainder to extend into 2021.upward pressure. Abnormal weather, work delays (including delays due to judicial or regulatory action) and other conditions may also result in cost or schedule modifications, a suspension of AFUDC for ACP and/or impairment charges potentially material to Duke Energy's cash flows, financial position and results of operations.
Duke Energy’s investment in ACP was $1.1 billion at September 30, 2019. Duke Energy evaluated this investment for impairment at September 30, 2019, and determined that fair value approximated carrying value and therefore no impairment was necessary. Duke Energy also has a guarantee agreement supporting its share of the future.ACP revolving credit facility. Duke Energy’s maximum exposure to loss under the terms of the guarantee is $802 million, which represents 47% of the outstanding borrowings under the credit facility as of September 30, 2019. See Note 13 for additional information.
Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC
Duke Energy owns a 24 percent24% 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 percent41% 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.



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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, whichthe NYSDEC waived its rights to issue a Section 401 water quality certification. Constitution's 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,August 28, 2019, Constitution filedFERC issued an order declaring that NYSDEC had in fact waived its response to supplemental pleadings filed bywater quality certification authority. On September 27, 2019, NYSDEC and others in this proceeding. A FERC response is expected later this year.numerous intervenors filed requests for rehearing of FERC’s August 28, 2019, waiver determination.
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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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.
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,September 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
 $154
Duke Energy Indiana      
Gallagher Units 2 and 4(b)
280
 120
280
 116
Gibson Units 1-5(c)
3,132
 1,949
Cayuga Units 1-2(c)
1,005
 974
Total Duke Energy865
 $279
5,002
 $3,193
(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.
Duke Energy continues to evaluate the potential need to retire generating facilities earlier than the current estimated useful lives, and plans to seek regulatory recovery, as necessary, for amounts that would not be otherwise recovered when any of these assets are retired. However, such recovery, including recovery of carrying costs on remaining book values, could be subject to future approvals and therefore cannot be assured.
Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are evaluating the potential for coal-fired generating unit retirements with a net carrying value of approximately $732 million and $1.2 billion, respectively, included in Net property, plant and equipment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019.
Refer to the "Western Carolinas Modernization Plan" discussion above for details of Duke Energy Progress' planned retirements.



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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.
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
 Nine Months Ended September 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/adjustments30
 4
 9
 3
 5
 10
 
 6
Cash reductions(35) (4) (3) (2) (1) (28) 
 
Balance at end of period$72
 $11
 $17
 $5
 $10
 $30
 $5
 $8
 Nine Months Ended September 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/adjustments7
 3
 2
 3
 (1) 3
 1
 
Cash reductions(20) (2) (5) (1) (4) (12) (1) 
Balance at end of period$68
 $11
 $12
 $5
 $7
 $38
 $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$49
Duke Energy Carolinas11
Duke Energy Ohio31
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 April 1 Order. On May 9, 2019, NCDEQ issued a supplemental order requiring that closure plans be 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. Duke Energy has filed a petition with the North Carolina Superior Court seeking review of this order. The lawsuit will proceed on the remaining issues, including whether the NCDEQ's decision was arbitrary and capricious. On September 24, 2019, NCDEQ filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on the issue of whether Duke Energy had notice that NCDEQ was going to make a closure determination on April 1, 2019. On October 28, 2019, the court entered an order granting NCDEQ’s determinationPartial Motion for Summary Judgment. Duke Energy has until November 27, 2019 to file an appeal of that all ash basins must be excavated.decision. The trial is expected to occur in June 2020. 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,As no resolution was reached, litigation will resume.has resumed with fact discovery. The trial remainsis now scheduled for August 2020.February 2021. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
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 seven7 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 seven7 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, on April 29, 2019, theThe court decided to stay any activity in the case until August 2019, at which timeand has been holding periodic status conferences while NCDEQ works through the court will hold another status conference.Coal Ash Act process and the ongoing appeal of the April 1 closure decision. 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.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCOMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


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.
Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of these matters.

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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,September 30, 2019, there were 139121 asserted claims for non-malignant cases with cumulative relief sought of up to $34$32 million, and 5740 asserted claims for malignant cases with cumulative relief sought of up to $18$13 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$592 million at March 31,September 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$747 million in excess of the self-insured retention. Receivables for insurance recoveries were $722 million at September 30, 2019, and $739 million at March 31, 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.
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 seekssought 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.
On August 1, 2019, Duke Energy Florida is attemptingand Fluor reached a settlement to recover fromresolve the pending litigation and other outstanding issues related to completing the Citrus County CC. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, Fluor $110 million in additional costs incurred by Duke Energy Florida.filed a notice of voluntary dismissal, and on August 27, 2019, the court dismissed the case with prejudice. As a result of the settlement with Fluor, Duke Energy Florida cannot predictrecorded a $25 million reduction to a prior-year impairment within Impairment charges on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the outcomethird quarter of this matter.2019.
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.



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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)September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Reserves for Legal Matters   
Duke Energy$62
 $65
Duke Energy Carolinas8
 9
Progress Energy52
 54
Duke Energy Progress13
 12
Duke Energy Florida22
 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.
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$69 million and $205 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019, respectively. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, renewable energy projects owned by Duke Energy and accounted for as operating leases had a cost basis of $3,345$3,347 million and accumulated depreciation of $631$692 million. These assets are principally classified as nonregulated electric generation and transmission assets.


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The following table presentstables present the components of lease expense.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended September 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
$75
 $13
 $39
 $16
 $23
 $3
 $5
 $1
Short-term lease expense(a)
7
 2
 3
 1
 2
 
 1
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 
Variable lease expense(a)
11
 8
 2
 1
 1
 
 
 
27
 6
 22
 21
 1
 
 
 
Finance lease expense                              
Amortization of leased assets(b)
27
 1
 3
 1
 2
 
 
 
28
 2
 9
 1
 8
 
 
 
Interest on lease liabilities(c)
17
 4
 6
 4
 2
 
 
 
7
 3
 12
 10
 2
 
 
 
Total finance lease expense44
 5
 9
 5
 4
 
 
 
35
 5
 21
 11
 10
 
 
 
Total lease expense$134
 $27
 $56
 $26
 $30
 $3
 $6
 $1
$139
 $24
 $82
 $48
 $34
 $3
 $6
 $1
 Nine Months Ended September 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)
$220
 $36
 $121
 $52
 $69
 $9
 $15
 $4
Short-term lease expense(a)
15
 4
 7
 3
 4
 1
 2
 
Variable lease expense(a)
48
 18
 29
 24
 5
 
 
 
Finance lease expense               
Amortization of leased assets(b)
84
 4
 17
 3
 14
 1
 
 
Interest on lease liabilities(c)
44
 10
 31
 24
 7
 
 1
 
Total finance lease expense128
 14
 48
 27
 21
 1
 1
 
Total lease expense$411
 $72
 $205
 $106
 $99
 $11
 $18
 $4
(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 September 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
$278
 $32
 $129
 $51
 $78
 $2
 $6
 $5
2021238
 29
 112
 46
 66
 2
 5
 5
220
 20
 100
 45
 55
 2
 4
 5
2022192
 19
 90
 35
 55
 2
 4
 5
201
 19
 95
 40
 55
 2
 4
 5
2023180
 19
 89
 34
 55
 2
 4
 5
192
 18
 95
 41
 54
 2
 4
 5
2024169
 16
 89
 35
 54
 2
 4
 5
179
 14
 95
 41
 54
 2
 4
 5
Thereafter1,057
 66
 530
 309
 221
 22
 67
 9
1,008
 60
 480
 291
 189
 22
 63
 6
Total operating lease payments2,107
 181
 1,035
 506
 529
 32
 90
 34
2,078
 163
 994
 509
 485
 32
 85
 31
Less: present value discount(436) (32) (198) (118) (80) (10) (29) (4)(410) (28) (185) (113) (72) (10) (27) (3)
Total operating lease liabilities(a)
$1,671
 $149
 $837
 $388
 $449
 $22
 $61
 $30
$1,668
 $135
 $809
 $396
 $413
 $22
 $58
 $28
(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-cancelablenoncancelable 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 September 30,
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Indiana
2020$179
 $19
 $69
 $44
 $25
 $1
2021184
 16
 69
 44
 25
 1
2022177
 14
 69
 44
 25
 1
2023173
 14
 69
 44
 25
 1
2024149
 14
 57
 44
 13
 1
Thereafter827
 189
 552
 539
 13
 27
Total finance lease payments1,689
 266
 885
 759
 126
 32
Less: amounts representing interest(699) (160) (477) (451) (26) (22)
Total finance lease liabilities$990
 $106
 $408
 $308
 $100
 $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.
  September 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$1,703
 $135
 $814
 $397
 $417
 $22
 $58
 $25
FinanceNet property, plant and equipment952
 125
 448
 309
 139
 
 10
 
Total lease assets $2,655
 $260
 $1,262
 $706
 $556
 $22
 $68
 $25
Liabilities                
Current                
OperatingOther current liabilities$212
 $27
 $99
 $36
 $63
 $1
 $3
 $4
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt117
 6
 23
 6
 17
 
 
 
Noncurrent                
OperatingOperating lease liabilities1,456
 108
 710
 360
 350
 21
 55
 24
FinanceLong-Term Debt873
 100
 385
 302
 83
 
 10
 
Total lease liabilities $2,658
 $241
 $1,217
 $704
 $513
 $22
 $68
 $28

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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, 2019Nine Months Ended September 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
$221
 $26
 $104
 $43
 $61
 $1
 $5
 $6
Operating cash flows from finance leases17
 4
 6
 4
 2
 
 
 
44
 10
 31
 24
 7
 
 1
 
Financing cash flows from finance leases27
 1
 3
 1
 2
 
 
 
84
 4
 17
 3
 14
 1
 
 
                              
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (non-cash)                              
Operating(b)
$147
 $44
 $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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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, 2019September 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
 8
 18
 18
 6
Finance leases13
 19
 16
 18
 11
 
 27
 
13
 18
 16
 18
 11
 
 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% 3.5% 3.8% 3.9% 3.8% 4.3% 4.1% 3.6%
Finance leases6.9% 12.9% 11.4% 12.5% 8.3% 3.3% 11.7% %8.0% 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   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
     Duke
 Duke
 Duke
      Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
MaturityInterest
 Duke
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 MaturityInterest
 Duke
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
Issuance DateDateRate
 Energy
 (Parent)
 Progress
 Ohio
 DateRate
 Energy
 (Parent)
 Carolinas
 Progress
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Unsecured Debt                           
March 2019(a)
March 20223.251%
(b) 
$300
 $300
 $
 $
 March 20222.788%
(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
 
 
 
 
 
July 2019(g)
July 20494.320% 40
 
 
 
 40
 
 
September 2019(g)
October 20253.230% 95
 
 
 
 95
 
 
September 2019(g)
October 20293.560% 75
 
 
 
 75
 
 
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
 
 
 
August 2019(a)
August 20292.450% 450
 
 450
 
 
 
 
August 2019(a)
August 20493.200% 350
 
 350
 
 
 
 
September 2019(f)
October 20493.250% 500
 
 
 
 
 500
 
Total issuances   $2,000
 $600

$600
 $800

   $5,310
 $1,800

$800

$600
 $1,010

$500
 $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.
(e)
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.
(f)Debt issued to retire $150 million of pollution control bonds, pay down short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.
(g)Debt issued to repay at maturity $100 million debentures due October 2019, pay down short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.


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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
 September 30, 2019
Unsecured Debt     
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
Duke Energy IndianaJuly 2020 3.750% 500
Duke Energy ProgressSeptember 2020 2.282%
(a) 
300
Other(b)
    566
Current maturities of long-term debt    $3,096
(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)    Debt issuance has a floating interest rate.
(b)    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.
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, 2019September 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)(1,971) (627) (338) (211) (277) (164) (150) (204)
Outstanding letters of credit(53) (45) (4) (2) 
 
 
 (2)(51) (43) (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
$5,397

$1,980

$1,158

$787

$523

$286

$369
 $294
(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, 2019
(in millions)Facility size
 Amount Drawn
Duke Energy (Parent) Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility$1,000
 $500
Duke Energy Progress Term Loan Facility(a)
700
 700
Piedmont Term Loan Facility350
 350
(a)$650 million was drawn under the term loan in January and February 2019.


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Other Credit Facilities
 September 30, 2019
(in millions)Facility size
 Amount drawn
Duke Energy (Parent) Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility(a)
$1,000
 $500
Duke Energy Progress Term Loan Facility700
 700
(a)In May 2019, Duke Energy (Parent) extended the termination date to May 2022.
In May 2019, the $350 million Piedmont term loan was paid off in full with proceeds from the $600 million Piedmont debt offering.
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, 2019September 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
 $
 $
 $
$5,789
 $2,435
 $3,295
 $2,769
 $526
 $
 $
 $
Closure of ash impoundments6,961
 3,013
 3,197
 3,177
 20
 52
 699
 
6,486
 2,917
 2,722
 2,707
 15
 43
 804
 
Other321
 47
 70
 37
 33
 41
 20
 19
326
 46
 71
 38
 33
 42
 20
 20
Total ARO$13,035
 $5,428
 $6,506
 $5,923
 $583
 $93
 $719
 $19
$12,601
 $5,398
 $6,088
 $5,514
 $574
 $85
 $824
 $20
Less: current portion779
 209
 456
 452
 4
 6
 108
 
861
 214
 478
 476
 2
 3
 165
 
Total noncurrent ARO$12,256

$5,219

$6,050

$5,471

$579

$87

$611
 $19
$11,740

$5,184

$5,610

$5,038

$572

$82

$659
 $20
(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
 
377
 173
 190
 171
 19
 3
 21
 1
Liabilities settled(c)
(184) (76) (97) (82) (15) (1) (10) 
(691) (276) (375) (341) (34) (9) (32) 
Revisions in estimates of cash flows(d)
2,642
 1,507
 1,135
 1,135
 
 
 
 
2,448
 1,552
 862
 864
 (2) (2) 113
 
Balance at March 31, 2019$13,035
 $5,428
 $6,506
 $5,923
 $583
 $93
 $719
 $19
Balance at September 30, 2019$12,601
 $5,398
 $6,088
 $5,514
 $574
 $85
 $824
 $20
(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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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)RelatesPrimarily 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.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS


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)September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$6,403
 $5,579
Duke Energy Carolinas3,614
 3,133
Duke Energy Progress2,789
 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,September 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,September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
Progress Energy
Progress Energy's Goodwill is included in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment and there are no0 accumulated impairment charges.
Piedmont
Piedmont's Goodwill is included in the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment and there are no0 accumulated impairment charges.

Impairment Testing
65Duke Energy, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Ohio and Piedmont are required to perform an annual goodwill impairment test as of the same date each year and, accordingly, perform their annual impairment testing of goodwill as of August 31. Duke Energy, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Ohio and Piedmont update their test between annual tests if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. As the fair value for Duke Energy, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Ohio and Piedmont exceeded their respective carrying values at the date of the annual impairment analysis, no goodwill impairment charges were recorded in the third quarter of 2019.







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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Duke Energy Carolinas          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$212
 $220
$197
 $214
 $606
 $647
Indemnification coverages(b)
5
 6
5
 6
 15
 17
JDA revenue(c)
23
 34
12
 13
 52
 66
JDA expense(c)
93
 54
32
 61
 145
 134
Intercompany natural gas purchases(d)
4
 4

 3
 7
 11
Progress Energy          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$176
 $191
$194
 $216
 $553
 $613
Indemnification coverages(b)
9
 8
8
 8
 27
 25
JDA revenue(c)
93
 54
32
 61
 145
 134
JDA expense(c)
23
 34
12
 13
 52
 66
Intercompany natural gas purchases(d)
19
 19
19
 20
 57
 58
Duke Energy Progress          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$106
 $118
$114
 $138
 $328
 $382
Indemnification coverages(b)
4
 3
3
 3
 11
 9
JDA revenue(c)
93
 54
32
 61
 145
 134
JDA expense(c)
23
 34
12
 13
 52
 66
Intercompany natural gas purchases(d)
19
 19
19
 20
 57
 58
Duke Energy Florida          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$70
 $73
$80
 $78
 $225
 $231
Indemnification coverages(b)
5
 5
5
 5
 16
 16
Duke Energy Ohio          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$85
 $89
$90
 $85
 $258
 $264
Indemnification coverages(b)
1
 1
1
 1
 3
 3
Duke Energy Indiana          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$97
 $101
$109
 $105
 $299
 $302
Indemnification coverages(b)
2
 2
2
 2
 5
 6
Piedmont          
Corporate governance and shared service expenses(a)
$32
 $36
$33
 $39
 $102
 $115
Indemnification coverages(b)
1
 1
1
 1
 2
 2
Intercompany natural gas sales(d)
23
 23
19
 23
 64
 69
Natural gas storage and transportation costs(e)
5
 6
6
 6
 17
 18
(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
September 30, 2019       
Intercompany income tax receivable$
$178
$60
$10
$14
$3
$85
Intercompany income tax payable71






        
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

45

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 nine months ended March 31,September 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, 2019September 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
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$1,031
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Undesignated contracts1,321
 300
 800
 250
 550
 27
1,577
 450
 1,100
 250
 850
 27
Total notional amount(a)
$2,244

$300

$800

$250

$550

$27
$2,608

$450

$1,100

$250

$850

$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 $731 million in cash flow hedges as of September 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, 2019September 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
 
25,658
 
 
 
 
 2,774
 22,884
 
Natural gas (millions of dekatherms)742
 128
 174
 174
 
 
 1
 439
729
 130
 175
 175
 
 
 4
 420
 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. See Note 3 for additional information on the accelerated decommissioning. 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 September 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 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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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDERIVATIVES AND HEDGING




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 September 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
 $23
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $5
 $16
 $2
Noncurrent 6
 2
 3
 3
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Commodity Contracts $22
 $5
 $8
 $8
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
 $23
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $5
 $16
 $2
Interest Rate Contracts                                
Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $3
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Noncurrent 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Interest Rate Contracts $3
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Equity Securities Contracts                
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5
 
 5
 
 5
 
 
 
Noncurrent 9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets – Interest Rate Contracts $13
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Total Derivative Assets – Equity Securities Contracts $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 $
Total Derivative Assets $35

$5

$8

$8

$

$1

$5
 $2
 $31

$

$5

$

$5

$5

$16
 $2
Derivative Liabilities March 31, 2019 September 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
 $66
 $33
 $24
 $24
 $
 $
 $
 $9
Noncurrent 140
 5
 19
 4
 
 
 
 115
 147
 12
 34
 18
 
 
 
 102
Total Derivative Liabilities – Commodity Contracts $161
 $17
 $22
 $7
 $
 $
 $
 $121
 $213
 $45
 $58
 $42
 $
 $
 $
 $111
Interest Rate Contracts                                
Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current $25
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Noncurrent 9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 56
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Current 42
 22
 19
 3
 17
 1
 
 
 64
 22
 42
 1
 41
 1
 
 
Noncurrent 7
 
 3
 2
 1
 4
 
 
 8
 
 3
 
 3
 5
 
 
Total Derivative Liabilities – Interest Rate Contracts $83
 $22
 $22
 $5
 $18
 $5
 $
 $
 $130
 $22
 $45
 $1
 $44
 $6
 $
 $
Equity Securities Contracts                
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                
Current 10
 
 10
 
 10
 
 
 
Total Derivative Liabilities – Equity Securities Contracts $10
 $
 $10
 $
 $10
 $
 $
 $
Total Derivative Liabilities $244

$39

$44

$12

$18

$5

$
 $121
 $353

$67

$113

$43

$54

$6

$
 $111


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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




FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDERIVATIVES AND HEDGING


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.
Derivative Assets September 30, 2019
    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 $31
 $
 $5
 $
 $5
 $5
 $16
 $2
Gross amounts offset (5) 
 (5) 
 (5) 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Assets: Other $26
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $5
 $16
 $2

Derivative Liabilities September 30, 2019
    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 $142
 $55
 $76
 $25
 $51
 $1
 $
 $9
Gross amounts offset (10) 
 (10) 
 (10) 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $132
 $55
 $66
 $25
 $41
 $1
 $
 $9
Noncurrent                
Gross amounts recognized $211
 $12
 $37
 $18
 $3
 $5
 $
 $102
Gross amounts offset 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $211
 $12
 $37
 $18
 $3
 $5
 $
 $102
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 Assets March 31, 2019
Derivative Liabilities December 31, 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
Current                                
Gross amounts recognized $18
 $3
 $5
 $5
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
 $68
 $23
 $23
 $16
 $8
 $1
 $
 $8
Gross amounts offset (4) (2) (1) (1) 
 
 
 
 (4) (2) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Assets: Other $14
 $1
 $4
 $4
 $
 $1
 $5
 $2
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $64
 $21
 $21
 $14
 $8
 $1
 $
 $8
Noncurrent                                
Gross amounts recognized $17
 $2
 $3
 $3
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $174
 $10
 $21
 $11
 $1
 $4
 $
 $133
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
 (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Assets: Other $14
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $171
 $9
 $19
 $9
 $1
 $4
 $
 $133
Derivative Liabilities 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
Current                
Gross amounts recognized $88
 $34
 $22
 $6
 $17
 $1
 $
 $6
Gross amounts offset (4) (2) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $84
 $32
 $20
 $4
 $17
 $1
 $
 $6
Noncurrent                
Gross amounts recognized $156
 $5
 $22
 $6
 $1
 $4
 $
 $115
Gross amounts offset (3) (1) (2) (2) 
 
 
 
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $153
 $4
 $20
 $4
 $1
 $4
 $
 $115
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

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, 2019September 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
$82
 $40
 $42
 $42
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
82
 40
 42
 42
 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,September 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.
 September 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 securities3,118
 63
 5,222
 2,402
 95
 4,475
Corporate debt securities40
 1
 633
 4
 13
 566
Municipal bonds14
 
 370
 1
 4
 353
U.S. government bonds39
 
 1,217
 14
 12
 1,076
Other debt securities4
 
 142
 
 2
 148
Total NDTF Investments$3,215
 $64
 $7,698
 $2,421
 $126
 $6,706
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $53
 $
 $
 $22
Equity securities48
 
 112
 36
 1
 99
Corporate debt securities2
 
 72
 
 2
 60
Municipal bonds5
 
 94
 
 1
 85
U.S. government bonds3
 
 40
 1
 
 45
Other debt securities1
 
 65
 
 1
 58
Total Other Investments$59
 $
 $436
 $37
 $5
 $369
Total Investments$3,274
 $64
 $8,134
 $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 nine months endedMarch 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions)September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
 Realized gains$60
 $19
 $161
 $85
 Realized losses43
 16
 136
 60
AFS:       
 Realized gains53
 4
 110
 14
 Realized losses36
 7
 83
 32
 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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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.
 September 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$
 $
 $36
 $
 $
 $29
Equity securities1,680
 15
 2,901
 1,309
 54
 2,484
Corporate debt securities24
 1
 409
 2
 9
 341
Municipal bonds4
 
 96
 
 1
 81
U.S. government bonds19
 
 517
 5
 8
 475
Other debt securities4
 
 137
 
 2
 143
Total NDTF Investments$1,731
 $16

$4,096
 $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 nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions)September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
 Realized gains$34
 $11
 $101
 $47
 Realized losses26
 8
 95
 30
AFS:       
 Realized gains21
 4
 46
 13
 Realized losses13
 6
 34
 24
 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.
 September 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$
 $
 $78
 $
 $
 $59
Equity securities1,438
 48
 2,321
 1,093
 41
 1,991
Corporate debt securities16
 
 224
 2
 4
 225
Municipal bonds10
 
 274
 1
 3
 272
U.S. government bonds20
 
 700
 9
 4
 601
Other debt securities
 
 5
 
 
 5
Total NDTF Investments$1,484
 $48
 $3,602
 $1,105
 $52
 $3,153
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $49
 $
 $
 $17
Municipal bonds4
 
 52
 
 
 47
Total Other Investments$4
 $
 $101
 $
 $
 $64
Total Investments$1,488
 $48
 $3,703
 $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 nine months endedMarch 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
FV-NI:          
Realized gains$12
 $9
$26
 $8
 $60
 $38
Realized losses9
 8
17
 8
 41
 30
AFS:          
Realized gains1
 
31
 
 62
 1
Realized losses1
 3
23
 1
 49
 8
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.
 September 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$
 $
 $52
 $
 $
 $46
Equity securities1,107
 30
 1,907
 833
 30
 1,588
Corporate debt securities16
 
 224
 2
 3
 171
Municipal bonds10
 
 274
 1
 3
 271
U.S. government bonds19
 
 420
 6
 3
 415
Other debt securities
 
 5
 
 
 3
Total NDTF Investments$1,152
 $30
 $2,882
 $842
 $39
 $2,494
Other Investments           
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 $6
Total Other Investments$
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 $6
Total Investments$1,152
 $30
 $2,884
 $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 nine months endedMarch 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
Realized gains$10
 $7
 $27
 $32
Realized losses9
 7
 24
 27
AFS:       
 Realized gains2
 
 4
 1
 Realized losses
 1
 2
 6
 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, 2018September 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
$
 $
 $26
 $
 $
 $13
Equity securities308
 8
 458
 260
 11
 403
331
 18
 414
 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
 
 280
 3
 1
 186
Other debt securities
 
 2
 
 
 2

 
 
 
 
 2
Total NDTF Investments(a)
$314
 $9
 $712
 $263
 $13
 $659
$332
 $18
 $720
 $263
 $13
 $659
Other Investments                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $1
$
 $
 $4
 $
 $
 $1
Municipal bonds2
 
 49
 
 
 47
4
 
 52
 
 
 47
Total Other Investments$2
 $
 $50
 $
 $
 $48
$4
 $
 $56
 $
 $
 $48
Total Investments$316
 $9
 $762
 $263
 $13
 $707
$336
 $18
 $776
 $263
 $13
 $707
(a)During the threenine months ended March 31,September 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 nine months endedMarch 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were as follows.
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in millions)September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
FV-NI:       
Realized gains$16
 $1
 $33
 $6
Realized losses8
 1
 17
 3
AFS:       
 Realized gains29
 
 58
 
 Realized losses23
 
 47
 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.
 September 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
 
 6
 
 
 8
Municipal bonds1
 
 36
 
 1
 33
U.S. government bonds
 
 1
 
 
 
Total Investments$38
 $
 $117
 $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 nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were insignificant.


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DEBT SECURITY MATURITIES
The table below summarizes the maturity date for debt securities.
 September 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$400
 $65
 $328
 $48
 $280
 $4
Due after one through five years524
 220
 253
 243
 10
 15
Due after five through 10 years450
 187
 209
 201
 8
 5
Due after 10 years1,259
 687
 465
 431
 34
 19
Total$2,633

$1,159

$1,255

$923

$332

$43
 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 no0 transfers between levels during the threenine months ended March 31,September 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, 2019September 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
$5,222
$5,168
$
$
$54
NDTF debt securities2,302
630
1,672


2,476
804
1,672


Other equity securities112
112



112
112



Other debt securities310
103
207


324
92
232


Derivative assets35
2
27
6

31
2
8
21

Total assets7,820
5,845
1,906
6
63
8,165
6,178
1,912
21
54
Derivative liabilities(244)(23)(100)(121)
(353)(25)(217)(111)
Net assets (liabilities)$7,576
$5,822
$1,806
$(115)$63
$7,812
$6,153
$1,695
$(90)$54
 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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$(79) $(97) $(113) $(114)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:       
Purchases
 
 38
 56
Settlements(9) (14) (32) (43)
Total (losses) gains included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet(2) (5) 17
 (15)
Balance at end of period$(90) $(116) $(90) $(116)

 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, 2019September 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
$2,901
$2,847
$
$54
NDTF debt securities1,122
212
910

1,195
189
1,006

Derivative assets5

5

Total assets3,918
2,940
915
63
4,096
3,036
1,006
54
Derivative liabilities(39)
(39)
(67)
(67)
Net assets$3,879
$2,940
$876
$63
$4,029
$3,036
$939
$54
 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.
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$2,321
$2,321
$
 $1,991
$1,991
$
NDTF debt securities1,281
615
666
 1,162
427
735
Other debt securities101
49
52
 64
17
47
Derivative assets5

5
 4

4
Total assets3,708
2,985
723
 3,221
2,435
786
Derivative liabilities(113)
(113) (44)
(44)
Net assets$3,595
$2,985
$610
 $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.
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$1,907
$1,907
$
 $1,588
$1,588
$
NDTF debt securities975
309
666
 906
294
612
Other debt securities2
2

 6
6

Derivative assets


 4

4
Total assets2,884
2,218
666
 2,504
1,888
616
Derivative liabilities(43)
(43) (27)
(27)
Net assets$2,841
$2,218
$623
 $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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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.
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
 Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
NDTF equity securities$414
$414
$
 $403
$403
$
NDTF debt securities306
306

 256
133
123
Other debt securities56
4
52
 48
1
47
Derivative assets5

5
 


Total assets781
724
57
 707
537
170
Derivative liabilities(54)
(54) (9)
(9)
Net assets$727
$724
$3
 $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 September 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.
 September 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 securities43

43

 41

41

Derivative assets16


16
 23
1

22
Total assets$133
$74
$43
$16
 $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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$22
 $27
$28
 $44
 $22
 $27
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:   
      
Purchases
 
 29
 49
Settlements(10) (14)(7) (13) (26) (41)
Total losses included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet(7) (6)(5) (2) (9) (6)
Balance at end of period$5
 $7
$16
 $29
 $16
 $29
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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.
 September 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(111)
(111) (141)
(141)
Net (liabilities) assets$(109)$2
$(111) $(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
$(141)
The following table provides a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 measurements.
Derivatives (net)Derivatives (net)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$(141) $(142)$(114) $(150) $(141) $(142)
Total gains and settlements20
 10
Total gains (losses) and settlements3
 (3) 30
 (11)
Balance at end of period$(121) $(132)$(111) $(153) $(111) $(153)
QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
The following tables include quantitative information about the Duke Energy Registrants' derivatives classified as Level 3.
March 31, 2019September 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
$5
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh$0.57
-$3.38
Duke Energy Indiana 
     
    
FTRs5
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh(0.42)-7.85
16
RTO auction pricingFTR price – per MWh(0.52)-6.85
Piedmont          
Natural gas contracts(121)Discounted cash flowForward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu2.03
-3.15
(111)Discounted cash flowForward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu1.85
-2.99
Duke Energy          
Total Level 3 derivatives$(115)    $(90)    
 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.
 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Book Value
 Fair Value
 Book Value
 Fair Value
Duke Energy(a)
$57,914
 $63,276
 $54,529
 $54,534
Duke Energy Carolinas11,758
 13,462
 10,939
 11,471
Progress Energy19,119
 21,952
 18,911
 19,885
Duke Energy Progress9,049
 9,995
 8,204
 8,300
Duke Energy Florida7,132
 8,356
 7,321
 7,742
Duke Energy Ohio2,719
 3,096
 2,165
 2,239
Duke Energy Indiana4,208
 5,018
 3,782
 4,158
Piedmont2,384
 2,664
 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,September 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,September 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.
NoNaN financial support was provided to any of the consolidated VIEs during the threenine months ended March 31,September 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 percent75% cash and 25 percent25% 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 September 30, 2019350
 475
 325
 250
Amounts borrowed at December 31, 2018325
 450
 300
 225
Restricted Receivables at September 30, 2019505
 775
 564
 471
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)September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Receivables of VIEs$7
$5
Regulatory Assets: Current52
52
Current Assets: Other16
39
Other Noncurrent Assets: Regulatory assets1,002
1,041
Current Liabilities: Other2
10
Current maturities of long-term debt54
53
Long-Term Debt1,056
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 renewablesCommercial Renewables VIEs.
(in millions)September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Current Assets: Other$172
$123
Property, Plant and Equipment: Cost5,160
4,007
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(996)(698)
Other Noncurrent Assets: Other63
261
Current maturities of long-term debt177
174
Long-Term Debt1,604
1,587
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Asset retirement obligations125
106
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other218
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.
 September 30, 2019
 Duke Energy Duke
 Duke
 Pipeline
 Commercial
 Other
   Energy
 Energy
(in millions)Investments
 Renewables
 
VIEs 

 Total
 Ohio
 Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies$
 $
 $
 $
 $48
 $76
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates1,152
 235
 55
 1,442
 
 
Total assets$1,152
 $235
 $55
 $1,442
 $48
 $76
Taxes accrued(2) 
 
 (2) 
 
Other current liabilities
 
 3
 3
 
 
Deferred income taxes57
 
 
 57
 
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
 11
 11
 
 
Total liabilities$55
 $
 $14
 $69
 $
 $
Net assets$1,097
 $235
 $41
 $1,373
 $48
 $76
 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 agreementPPA 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$802 million, which represents 47 percent47% of the outstanding borrowings under the credit facility as of March 31,September 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 September 30, December 31,
Entity NameInterest 2019 2018
ACP(a)
47% $1,127
 $797
Constitution24% 25
 25
Total  $1,152
 $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,September 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 percent50% equity interest in Pioneer. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Pioneer iswas considered a VIE due to having insufficient equity to finance its own activities without subordinated financial support. TheOn October 1, 2019, Pioneer closed on a private placement debt offering that gave Pioneer sufficient equity to finance its own activities that most significantly impact Pioneer's economic performance are decisions related to the development of new transmission facilities. The power to direct these activitiesand, therefore, is jointly and equally shared byno longer considered a VIE. Duke Energy and the other joint venture partner, American Electric Power; therefore, Duke Energy does not consolidate Pioneer.Energy's investment in Pioneer was $55 million at September 30, 2019.
OVEC
Duke Energy Ohio’s 9 percent9% 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,4.85%, 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)September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
 September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Receivables sold$217
 $269
 $326
 $336
Less: Retained interests48
 93
 76
 118
Net receivables sold$169
 $176
 $250
 $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 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Sales               
Receivables sold$479
 $450
 $1,483
 $1,478
 $762
 $754
 $2,172
 $2,140
Loss recognized on sale4
 4
 11
 10
 4
 5
 13
 12
Cash flows               
Cash proceeds from receivables sold$471
 $449
 $1,516
 $1,499
 $762
 $743
 $2,200
 $2,140
Collection fees received
 
 1
 1
 
 
 1
 1
Return received on retained interests1
 2
 5
 5
 2
 3
 7
 7
 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$31
$121
$86
$81
$38
$41
$398
Duke Energy Progress2
8
8
8
8
8
42
Duke Energy Florida29
113
78
73
30
33
356
Duke Energy Indiana2
10
5



17
 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$17
$69
$64
$64
$61
$430
$705
 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 September 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$2,923
$892
$1,522
$625
$897
$215
$294
$
   General1,885
687
843
399
444
127
225

   Industrial869
372
255
189
66
40
204

   Wholesale617
113
429
368
61
13
63

   Other revenues198
76
118
70
48
18
22

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$6,492
$2,140
$3,167
$1,651
$1,516
$413
$808
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$113
$
$
$
$
$53
$
$59
   Commercial68




21

47
   Industrial26




4

25
   Power Generation






13
   Other revenues16




3

13
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$223
$
$
$
$
$81
$
$157
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$69
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$8
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total revenue from contracts with customers$6,792
$2,140
$3,167
$1,651
$1,516
$494
$808
$157
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$148
$22
$75
$37
$32
$(5)$(1)$11
Total revenues$6,940
$2,162
$3,242
$1,688
$1,548
$489
$807
$168
(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.



 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 September 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$2,729
$823
$1,425
$572
$853
$203
$279
$
   General1,763
635
800
373
427
112
218

   Industrial835
352
246
177
69
33
202

   Wholesale589
132
372
335
37
3
81

   Other revenues225
109
134
90
44
20
29

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$6,141
$2,051
$2,977
$1,547
$1,430
$371
$809
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$116
$
$
$
$
$59
$
$57
   Commercial66




20

46
   Industrial28




3

24
   Power Generation






13
   Other revenues23




1

22
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$233
$
$
$
$
$83
$
$162
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$61
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$16
$
$
$
$
$12
$
$
Total revenue from contracts with customers$6,451
$2,051
$2,977
$1,547
$1,430
$466
$809
$162
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$177
$39
$68
$35
$32
$3
$10
$10
Total revenues$6,628
$2,090
$3,045
$1,582
$1,462
$469
$819
$172
(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


 Nine Months Ended September 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$7,597
$2,331
$3,879
$1,657
$2,222
$563
$825
$
   General4,896
1,714
2,225
1,044
1,181
335
619

   Industrial2,339
927
708
514
194
109
595

   Wholesale1,685
341
1,133
992
141
36
176

   Other revenues557
222
389
239
150
59
66

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$17,074
$5,535
$8,334
$4,446
$3,888
$1,102
$2,281
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$673
$
$
$
$
$229
$
$443
   Commercial359




96

263
   Industrial103




14

91
   Power Generation






39
   Other revenues101




13

88
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$1,236
$
$
$
$
$352
$
$924
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$157
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$18
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total Revenue from contracts with customers$18,485
$5,535
$8,334
$4,446
$3,888
$1,454
$2,281
$924
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$491
$84
$224
$113
$99
$(1)$8
$32
Total revenues$18,976
$5,619
$8,558
$4,559
$3,987
$1,453
$2,289
$956
(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


 Nine Months Ended September 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$7,264
$2,263
$3,636
$1,540
$2,096
$564
$802
$
   General4,619
1,608
2,109
972
1,137
318
584

   Industrial2,235
893
678
481
197
96
567

   Wholesale1,737
366
1,140
1,019
121
5
226

   Other revenues558
261
359
222
137
57
66

Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$16,413
$5,391
$7,922
$4,234
$3,688
$1,040
$2,245
$
         
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure        
   Residential$682
$
$
$
$
$236
$
$446
   Commercial354




97

257
   Industrial107




13

93
   Power Generation






40
   Other revenues101




13

88
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers$1,244
$
$
$
$
$359
$
$924
         
Commercial Renewables        
Revenue from contracts with customers$141
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
         
Other        
Revenue from contracts with customers$47
$
$
$
$
$36
$
$
Total Revenue from contracts with customers$17,845
$5,391
$7,922
$4,234
$3,688
$1,435
$2,245
$924
         
Other revenue sources(a)
$561
$134
$197
$99
$92
$17
$43
$16
Total revenues$18,406
$5,525
$8,119
$4,333
$3,780
$1,452
$2,288
$940
(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)September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy$831
 $896
Duke Energy Carolinas312
 313
Progress Energy265
 244
Duke Energy Progress141
 148
Duke Energy Florida124
 96
Duke Energy Ohio2
 2
Duke Energy Indiana19
 23
Piedmont2
 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)September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018
Duke Energy Ohio$74
 $86
Duke Energy Indiana124
 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. Dividends declared on preferred stock are 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 are a reduction to net income used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS.
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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 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
$1,324
 $1,077
 $3,041
 $2,199
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted727
 701
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders   
Basic and Diluted$1.24
 $0.88
       
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic729
 713
 728
 705
Equity Forwards
 1
 
 1
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted729
 714
 728
 706
EPS from continuing operations attributable to Duke Energy common stockholders       
Basic$1.82
 $1.51
 $4.18
 $3.12
Diluted$1.82
 $1.51
 $4.18
 $3.11
Potentially dilutive items excluded from the calculation(a)
2
 2
2
 2
 2
 2
Dividends declared per common share$0.9275
 $0.89
$0.945
 $0.9275
 $2.800
 $2.7075
Dividends declared on Series A preferred stock per depositary share$0.359
 $
 $0.667
 $
(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 maywas allowed to issue and sell, through any of the Agents, shares of common stock throughstock. The existing ATM offering program expired on September 23, 2019. Duke Energy expects to reestablish an ATM offering program during November 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.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


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 nine months ended September 30, 2019, Duke Energy issued 1.4 million shares through its DRIP with an increase in additional paid-in capital of approximately $120 million.
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 thewith 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 percent5.75% 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 stockSeries A 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.
HoldersOn September 12, 2019, Duke Energy completed the issuance of 1 million shares of its Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, at a price of $1,000 per share. The transaction resulted in net proceeds of $990 million after issuance costs with proceeds being used to pay down short-term debt, repay at maturity $500 million senior notes due September 2019 and for general corporate purposes. The preferred stock has a $1,000 liquidation preference per share and earns dividends on a cumulative basis at an initial rate of 4.875% per annum. Dividends are payable semiannual in arrears on the 16th day of March and September, beginning on March 16, 2020. On September 16, 2024, the First Call Date, and any fifth anniversary of the First Call Date (each a Reset Date),the dividend rate will reset based on the then current five-year U.S. treasury rate plus a spread of 3.388%.
The Series B 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 Series B Preferred Stock at a redemption price of $1,020 per share, in whole but not in part, at any time within 120 days after a ratings event. The second call option allows Duke Energy to call the preferred stock, in whole or in part, on the First Call Date or any subsequent Reset Date at a redemption price in cash equal to $1,000 per share. Duke Energy is also required to redeem all accumulated and unpaid dividends if either call option is exercised.
Dividends issued on its Series A and Series B 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.
The Series A and Series B Preferred Stock rank, 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 and Series B Preferred Stock that is expressly made subordinated to the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock;
on a parity with any class or series of capital stock established after the original issue date of the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock that is not expressly made senior or subordinated to the Series A or Series B Preferred Stock;
junior to any class or series of capital stock established after the original issue date of the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock that is expressly made senior to the Series A or Series B 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.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


Holders of Series A and Series B 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 stockSeries A or Series B Preferred Stock include the right to vote as a single class, respectively, 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.periods for Series A Preferred Stock or three semiannual full dividend periods for Series B Preferred Stock. If dividends are deferred for a cumulative total of six quarterly full dividend periods for Series A Preferred Stock or three semiannual full dividend periods for Series B Preferred Stock, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, holders of the respective 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.

The following table includes information related to the Duke Energy Registrants' contributions to its qualified defined benefit pension plans.
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
   Duke
   Duke
 Duke
 Duke
 Duke
  
 Duke
 Energy
 Progress
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
 Energy
  
(in millions)Energy
 Carolinas
 Energy
 Progress
 Florida
 Ohio
 Indiana
 Piedmont
Contributions made$77
 $7
 $57
 $4
 $53
 $2
 $2
 $1


Duke Energy uses a December 31 measurement date for its qualified non-contributory defined benefit retirement plan assets and obligations. However, because Duke Energy believed it was probable in 2019 that total lump-sum benefit payments would 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, and September 30, 2019, (total lump-sum benefit payments exceeded the settlement threshold as of September 30, 2019). The discount rate used for the remeasurements was 3.5% and 3.2% as of June 30, 2019, and September 30, 2019, respectively. The cash balance interest crediting rate was 4.0% as of June 30, 2019, and September 30, 2019. All other assumptions used for the June 30, 2019, and September 30, 2019, remeasurements were consistent with the measurement as of December 31, 2018.
As a result of the June 30, 2019, remeasurement, Duke Energy recognized a remeasurement gain of $18 million, which was 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. As a result of the September 30, 2019, remeasurement, Duke Energy recognized a remeasurement loss of $136 million, which was recorded in Other within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019. The remeasurement loss, which represents a decrease in funded status, reflects a decrease of $10 million in the fair value of plan assets and an increase of $126 million in the projected benefit obligation.
As the result of settlement accounting, Duke Energy recognized settlement charges of $69 million and $16 million, primarily as a regulatory asset within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019, and September 30, 2019, respectively (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 as of June 30, 2019, 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. Settlement charges recognized by the Subsidiary Registrants as of September 30, 2019 were $6 million for Duke Energy Carolinas, $3 million for Duke Energy Progress, $2 million for Duke Energy Florida, $1 million for Duke Energy Indiana and $3 million for Piedmont. The settlement charges reflect 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 September 30, 2019.






FINANCIAL STATEMENTSEMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS




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 September 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
$42
 $13
 $13
 $7
 $5
 $1
 $2
 $1
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation83
 20
 26
 12
 14
 5
 6
 3
77
 17
 24
 10
 14
 5
 6
 2
Expected return on plan assets(143) (38) (44) (23) (22) (8) (11) (5)(140) (36) (45) (22) (22) (7) (11) (5)
Amortization of actuarial loss24
 6
 9
 3
 6
 1
 2
 2
28
 6
 10
 4
 6
 2
 3
 2
Amortization of prior service credit(8) (2) (1) 
 
 
 
 (3)(8) (2) (1) 
 
 
 
 (2)
Net periodic pension costs$(7) $(2) $1
 $(2) $2
 $(1) $(1) $(2)$(1) $(2) $1
 $(1) $3
 $1
 $
 $(2)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018Three Months Ended September 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
$47
 $15
 $13
 $7
 $5
 $2
 $2
 $2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation75
 18
 24
 11
 13
 5
 6
 3
74
 18
 24
 10
 13
 4
 6
 3
Expected return on plan assets(140) (37) (45) (21) (23) (7) (10) (6)(140) (37) (45) (21) (23) (7) (10) (6)
Amortization of actuarial loss33
 7
 11
 5
 6
 1
 2
 3
33
 7
 11
 6
 6
 1
 2
 3
Amortization of prior service credit(8) (2) (1) 
 
 
 
 (3)(8) (2) (1) 
 
 
 
 (3)
Net periodic pension costs$5
 $1
 $2
 $2
 $1
 $
 $
 $(1)$6
 $1
 $2
 $2
 $1
 $
 $
 $(1)

 Nine Months Ended September 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$116
 $37
 $34
 $19
 $15
 $3
 $6
 $4
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation242
 58
 76
 34
 41
 14
 19
 8
Expected return on plan assets(426) (111) (134) (66) (66) (21) (32) (16)
Amortization of actuarial loss77
 17
 28
 10
 18
 3
 6
 5
Amortization of prior service credit(24) (6) (2) (1) (1) 
 (1) (7)
Net periodic pension costs$(15) $(5) $2
 $(4) $7
 $(1) $(2) $(6)
 Nine Months Ended September 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$137
 $45
 $39
 $22
 $16
 $4
 $7
 $6
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation224
 54
 70
 31
 38
 13
 18
 9
Expected return on plan assets(420) (111) (133) (63) (69) (21) (31) (18)
Amortization of actuarial loss99
 21
 33
 16
 18
 3
 6
 9
Amortization of prior service credit(24) (6) (3) (1) (1) 
 
 (9)
Net periodic pension costs$16
 $3
 $6
 $5
 $2
 $(1) $
 $(3)

NON-QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS
Net periodic pension costs for non-qualified pension plans were not material for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 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 nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTSINCOME TAXES


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 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Duke Energy12.4% 13.7% 12.5% 17.0%
Duke Energy Carolinas16.7% 22.6% 17.7% 22.3%
Progress Energy15.3% 18.8% 16.2% 17.0%
Duke Energy Progress14.7% 20.6% 16.1% 18.4%
Duke Energy Florida16.5% 15.0% 18.0% 16.3%
Duke Energy Ohio12.9% 16.0% 15.2% 16.0%
Duke Energy Indiana23.2% 22.7% 23.7% 24.7%
Piedmont35.7% 34.4% 18.5% 20.6%
 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 isfor the three months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was 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 isfor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
The increasedecrease in the ETR for Progress Energy isfor the three months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to a reductionan increase in AFUDC equity and lowerthe amortization of excess deferred taxes and favorable tax return true ups partially offset by a decrease in AFUDC equity in the current year.
The increasedecrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Progress isfor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to loweran increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.

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and favorable tax return true ups.
The increase in the ETR for Duke Energy Florida isfor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to a reductiondecrease in AFUDC equity in the current year.
The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Ohio isfor the three months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
The decreaseincrease in the ETR, in relation to pretax losses, for Duke Energy Indiana isPiedmont for the three months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
taxes and partially offset by a decrease in favorable tax return true ups. The decrease in the ETR for Piedmont isthe nine months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.taxes and partially offset by a decrease in favorable tax return true ups.
OTHER TAX MATTERS
On October 23, 2019, Duke Energy received a refund of $573 million related to AMT credit carryforwards based on the filing of Duke Energy's 2018 income tax return in 2019.
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
For information on subsequent events related to the Commercial Renewables segment, regulatory matters, commitments and contingencies and stockholders' equity and income taxes, see Notes 2, 3, 415 and 15,17, 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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 EvaluationGlobal Climate Change
On April 1,September 17, 2019, NCDEQ issued a closure determination requiring Duke Energy Carolinasannounced an updated climate strategy with a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions from electric generation by 2050. Timelines and initiatives, as well as implementation of new technologies, will vary in each state in which the company operates and will involve collaboration with regulators, customers and other stakeholders.
Hurricane Dorian
In the third quarter of 2019, Hurricane Dorian impacted approximately 270,000 North Carolina customers and 30,000 South Carolina customers within the Duke Energy Progress to excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments at the Allen, Belews Creek, Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro facilities in North Carolina.service territory. Duke Energy is making strong progress to permanently close every ash basin in North Carolina in ways that fully protect peopleFlorida’s service territory was also threatened by Hurricane Dorian and the environment, while keepingtherefore, Duke Energy Florida also incurred 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,prepared for potential impact. Estimated restoration costs for 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 beare 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$400 million. See Note 4, "Commitments and Contingencies,"3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
Regulatory Activity
In 2019, Duke Energy advanced regulatory activity underway in multiple jurisdictions as follows:jurisdictions. The following rate cases are underway:
New base rates were implemented in the Duke Energy Ohio Electric Base Rate Case on January 2, 2019.
On January 11, 2019,Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a requestgeneral rate cases with the NCUC on September 30, 2019, and October 30, 2019, respectively, requesting rate increases go into effect in the third quarter of 2020.
Duke Energy Kentucky filed an electric rate case with the KPSC on September 3, 2019. Hearings are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2020 with rates anticipated to go into effect in the second quarter of 2020.
Duke Energy Indiana filed a general rate case with the IURC on July 2, 2019. Hearings are expected to begin in early 2020, with rates to be effective mid-2020.
Additionally, as a result of regulatory orders or settlements, customer rates were impacted in 2019 as follows:
On October 31, 2019, Piedmont received an order from the NCUC and revised customer rates became effective on November 1, 2019.
In May 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress received orders from the PSCSC which includedand revised customer rates became effective June 1, 2019. As a request forresult of the continuation of prior deferrals requested for ice storms and hurricanes Florence, Michael and Matthew. The request was approvedDirective allowing litigation-related costs, Duke Energy Progress customer rates were revised again July 1, 2019.
Duke Energy Kentucky revised customer rates on April 1, 2019, following settlement on January 30, 2019.
On January 30, 2019, Duke Energy Kentucky entered into a settlement agreement with the Attorney General of Kentucky related to theits 2018 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. The KPSC issued its Order approving the settlement without material modification on March 27, 2019.
The evidentiary hearing on theAt 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 andFlorida, revised customer rates are expected by mid-2019.
On April 1,went into effect in January 2019 Piedmont filed an application withas a result of a July 2018 petition to the NCUC, its first general rate caseFPSC to include in North Carolina in six years. Piedmont expects newbase rates arising from this proceeding to take effect by the end of 2019.
The evidentiary hearing on therevenue requirement for Duke Energy Progress 2018 South Carolina Rate Case concluded on April 17, 2019. A PSCSC Commission Directive wasFlorida’s first solar generation project, the Hamilton Project. The FPSC in July 2019, issued on May 8, 2019. A finalan order and revised customer rates are expected by mid-2019.
to allow Duke Energy Florida continues to make progress on storm cost recovery related to hurricanes Irma, Nate, and Michael. The FPSC has scheduledinclude in base rates the hearingrevenue requirements for Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate costs on May 21,its next wave of three solar generation projects, with projected in-service dates ranging from the fourth quarter of 2019 to consider the Storm Cost Settlement Agreement filed with the FPSC. Duke Energy Florida filed a separate petition with the FPSC on April 30, 2019, to recover incremental storm restoration costs for Hurricane Michael and to apply tax savings resulting from the Tax Act toward storm costs in lieufirst quarter of implementing a storm surcharge. Storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately year-end 2021.2020.
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.

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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:following:
Impairment Charges represents a reduction of a prior year impairment at Citrus County CC, an OTTI of an investment in Constitution and a Commercial Renewables goodwill impairment.
Costs to Achieve Piedmont Merger represents charges that resultresulted from the Piedmont acquisition.
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 and a true up of prior year tax estimates related to the Tax Act.
Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
GAAP Reported EPS was $1.24$1.82 for the firstthird quarter of 2019 compared to $0.88$1.51 for the firstthird quarter of 2018. The increase in GAAP Reported EPSreported earnings was primarily due to favorable weather, positive rate case impacts, and lower operating expenses in Electric Utilities and Infrastructure and a prior year goodwill impairment charge in Commercial Renewables; these items were partially offset by higher corporate interest expense.
As discussed above, management also evaluates financial performance based on adjusted diluted EPS. Duke Energy’s third quarter 2019 adjusted diluted EPS was $1.79 compared to $1.65 for the third quarter of 2018.
The following table reconciles non-GAAP measures, including adjusted diluted EPS, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018
(in millions, except per-share amounts)Earnings EPS Earnings EPS
GAAP Reported Earnings/GAAP Reported EPS$1,327
 $1.82
 $1,082
 $1.51
Adjustments:       
Impairment charges(a)
(19) (0.03) 91
 0.12
Costs to Achieve Piedmont Merger(b)

 
 13
 0.02
Impacts of the Tax Act(c)

 
 (3) 
Discontinued Operations
 
 (4) 
Adjusted Earnings/Adjusted Diluted EPS$1,308
 $1.79
 $1,179
 $1.65
(a)Net of $6 million tax expense in 2019. Net of $2 million Noncontrolling Interests in 2018.
(b)Net of $3 million tax benefit.
(c)Represents a true up of prior year tax estimates related to the Tax Act.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, as compared to September 30, 2018
GAAP Reported EPS was $4.18 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $3.11 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The increase in GAAP Reported earnings was primarily due to positive rate case impacts and lower operating expenses in Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, partially offset by higher depreciation and share dilution from equity issuances; the allocation of losses to noncontrolling tax equity members resulting primarily from the Commercial Renewables North Rosamond solar farm commencing commercial operations; an adjustment related to income tax recognition for equity method investments in Gas Utilities and Infrastructure; and prior year regulatory settlements,and legislative impacts, 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$4.15 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $1.28$3.87 for the first quarter ofnine months ended September 30, 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 and an adjustment related to the income tax recognition for equity method investments. This adjustment was immaterial and relates to prior years.

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The following table reconciles non-GAAP measures, including adjusted diluted EPS, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Three Months Ended March 31,Nine Months Ended September 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
$3,047
 $4.18
 $2,202
 $3.11
Adjustments:              
Costs to Achieve Piedmont Merger(a)

 
 13
 0.02

 
 41
 0.06
Regulatory Settlements(b)

 
 66
 0.09
Regulatory and Legislative Impacts(b)

 
 202
 0.29
Sale of Retired Plant(c)

 
 82
 0.12

 
 82
 0.12
Impairment of Equity Method Investment(d)

 
 42
 0.06
Impacts of the Tax Act (AMT valuation allowance)
 
 76
 0.11
Impairment Charges(d)
(19) (0.03) 133
 0.19
Impacts of the Tax Act(e)

 
 73
 0.10
Discontinued Operations
 
 1
 
Adjusted Earnings/Adjusted Diluted EPS$900
 $1.24
 $899
 $1.28
$3,028
 $4.15
 $2,734
 $3.87
(a)Net of $4$12 million tax benefit.
(b)Net of $20$63 million tax benefit.
(c)Net of $25 million tax benefit.
(d)Net of $6 million tax expense in 2019. Net of $13 million tax benefit.benefit and $2 million Noncontrolling Interests in 2018.
(e)Represents a recognition of AMT valuation allowance and true up of prior year tax estimates related to the Tax Act.
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.interests and preferred stock dividends. 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.

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$6,577
 $6,260
 $317
 $17,381
 $16,806
 $575
Operating Expenses           
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power1,994
 1,935
 59
 5,286
 5,202
 84
Operation, maintenance and other1,357
 1,431
 (74) 3,957
 4,151
 (194)
Depreciation and amortization1,026
 897
 129
 2,924
 2,570
 354
Property and other taxes301
 289
 12
 899
 842
 57
Impairment charges(20) 31
 (51) (16) 246
 (262)
Total operating expenses4,658
 4,583
 75
 13,050
 13,011
 39
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 8
 (8) 
 9
 (9)
Operating Income1,919
 1,685
 234
 4,331
 3,804
 527
Other Income and Expenses, net87
 107
 (20) 267
 286
 (19)
Interest Expense336
 322
 14
 1,004
 955
 49
Income Before Income Taxes1,670
 1,470
 200
 3,594
 3,135
 459
Income Tax Expense285
 303
 (18) 650
 643
 7
Segment Income$1,385
 $1,167
 $218
 $2,944
 $2,492
 $452
           

Duke Energy Carolinas GWh sales25,587
 25,607
 (20) 69,019
 70,506
 (1,487)
Duke Energy Progress GWh sales19,502
 19,625
 (123) 52,072
 52,747
 (675)
Duke Energy Florida GWh sales12,996
 12,375
 621
 32,468
 31,798
 670
Duke Energy Ohio GWh sales7,135
 6,964
 171
 18,959
 19,183
 (224)
Duke Energy Indiana GWh sales8,711
 9,114
 (403) 24,181
 25,900
 (1,719)
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure GWh sales73,931
 73,685
 246
 196,699
 200,134
 (3,435)
Net proportional MW capacity in operation    

 49,711
 48,757
 954
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Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$5,329
 $5,323
 $6
Operating Expenses     
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power1,630
 1,685
 (55)
Operation, maintenance and other1,282
 1,325
 (43)
Depreciation and amortization947
 835
 112
Property and other taxes301
 274
 27
Impairment charges
 43
 (43)
Total operating expenses4,160
 4,162
 (2)
(Losses) Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) 1
 (4)
Operating Income1,166
 1,162
 4
Other Income and Expenses, net91
 88
 3
Interest Expense338
 317
 21
Income Before Income Taxes919
 933
 (14)
Income Tax Expense169
 183
 (14)
Segment Income$750
 $750
 $
     

Duke Energy Carolinas GWh sales21,828
 22,627
 (799)
Duke Energy Progress GWh sales16,348
 17,226
 (878)
Duke Energy Florida GWh sales8,321
 9,119
 (798)
Duke Energy Ohio GWh sales6,164
 6,072
 92
Duke Energy Indiana GWh sales8,033
 8,485
 (452)
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure GWh sales60,694
 63,529
 (2,835)
Net proportional MW capacity in operation49,725
 48,831
 894
Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were impacted by a positive contribution from the Duke Energy Carolinas North and South Carolina rate cases, Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments due to the Citrus County CC being placed in service, favorable weather in the current year and lower operation, maintenance and other expense.
These drivers were partially offset by higher depreciation from a growing asset base and higher interest expense. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $167 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to the Duke Energy Carolinas North and South Carolina rate cases and Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to Citrus County CC being placed in service;
an $88 million increase in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to favorable weather in the current year; and
a $51 million increase in fuel related revenues.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $129 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service and new depreciation rates associated with the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate cases and Duke Energy Florida's Citrus County CC being placed in service;
a $59 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
a $12 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes for additional plant in service at Duke Energy Florida.
Partially offset by:
a $74 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower storm costs at Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas in the current year and lower payroll costs resulting from prior year workforce reductions; and
a $51 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to a reduction of a prior year impairment at Duke Energy Florida's Citrus County CC and the prior year Edwardsport IGCC settlement at Duke Energy Indiana.
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.
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 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 three months ended September 30, 2019, and 2018, were 17.1% and 20.6%, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, as compared to September 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 partially offset by unfavorable weather in the current year, unfavorable weather-normal retail sales volumes, higher depreciation from a growing asset base and higher interest expense. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $177$493 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
Partially offset by:
a $66an $85 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year;
a $58 million decreaseincrease in fuel related revenues due primarily to lower sales volumes and decreases in fuel rates billed to customers; andrevenues.
a $30 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $55 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower purchased power and lower deferred fuel and capacity expenses;
a $43 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to 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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Partially offset by:
a $112$354 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;
an $84 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
a $27$57 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes for additional plant in service in theat Duke Energy Florida and current year and a favorable sales and useproperty tax credit in the prior yearreassessments at Duke Energy Progress.

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Partially offset by:
a $262 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to the impacts associated with the prior year Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate cases; and
a $194 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower payroll and benefit costs resulting from prior year workforce reductions and lower storm costs at Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas in the current year.
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.
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, andmostly offset by an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were 18.4 percent18.1% and 19.6 percent,20.5%, respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes partially offset by lower AFUDC equity in the current year.taxes.
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. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress intend to file a Petition for Rehearingnotices of appeals with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court within 30 days of the order that was received on October 18, 2019. 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.
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.risk by NCDEQ on November 14, 2018. 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 petitionand Duke Energy Progress have petitioned for deferral of future 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 theseimprovement costs in its most recent case with the NCUC, Duke Energy Progress may request recovery of certain grid modernization costs in future regulatory proceedings.their 2019 rate cases. Electric Utilities and Infrastructure's results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernizationimprovement 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. In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian impacted Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida's service territories. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms havehas 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. 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. Duke Energy Florida filed a petition on April 30, 2019, with the FPSC to recover incremental storm costs consistent with the provisions in its 2017 Settlement. 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 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,In 2019, Duke Energy FloridaIndiana filed an unopposed motion to approve a settlement resolving all outstanding issues related togeneral rate case with the May 31, 2018 filing.IURC, and Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed general rate cases with the NCUC. The commission has scheduled a hearing to begin on May 21, 2019, to consider this Storm Cost Agreement. An order disallowing recoveryoutcome of these costsrate cases 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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$756
 $727
 $29
$249
 $256
 $(7) $1,311
 $1,301
 $10
Operating Expenses                
Cost of natural gas327
 313
 14
48
 58
 (10) 451
 460
 (9)
Operation, maintenance and other110
 108
 2
108
 101
 7
 325
 312
 13
Depreciation and amortization65
 61
 4
64
 61
 3
 192
 182
 10
Property and other taxes33
 31
 2
24
 24
 
 84
 81
 3
Total operating expenses535
 513
 22
244
 244
 
 1,052
 1,035
 17
Operating Income221
 214
 7
5
 12
 (7) 259
 266
 (7)
Other Income and Expenses, net40
 (35) 75
42
 29
 13
 119
 16
 103
Interest Expense30
 27
 3
29
 25
 4
 86
 78
 8
Income Before Income Taxes231
 152
 79
18
 16
 2
 292
 204
 88
Income Tax Expense5
 36
 (31)
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense(8) (1) (7) 
 43
 (43)
Segment Income$226
 $116
 $110
$26
 $17
 $9
 $292
 $161
 $131


          

    
Piedmont LDC throughput (dekatherms)151,665,924
 154,901,379
 (3,235,455)121,378,484
 135,403,188
 (14,024,704) 377,729,141
 407,144,529
 (29,415,388)
Duke Energy Midwest LDC throughput (Mcf)38,538,272
 37,126,065
 1,412,207
9,997,444
 9,370,743
 626,701
 62,278,623
 62,111,858
 166,765
Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were primarily impacted by tax benefits related to current year AFUDC equity and higher equity earnings from ACP. These drivers are partially offset by lower revenues. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven by:
a $10 million decrease primarily due to lower natural gas costs passed through to customers and lower volumes due to unfavorable weather.
Partially offset by:
a $3 million increase primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases.
Operating Expenses.The drivers were:
a $10 million decrease in cost of natural gas primarily due to lower off-system sales natural gas costs and lower natural gas prices.
Partially offset by:
a $7 million increase in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to increased information technology outside services costs and increased bad debt expense related to a Piedmont industrial customer; 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.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven by higher debt outstanding in the current year, higher interest expense due to customers as a result of tax reform deferrals, and intercompany interest, partially offset by favorable AFUDC debt interest.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense. The increase in the tax benefit was primarily due to current year AFUDC equity.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, as compared to September 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:
a $14$12 million increase primarily due to higher natural gas prices associated with off-system sales;North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases;
a $7$9 million increase primarily due to NCUC approval related to tax reform accounting from fixed rate contracts;
a $5 million increase primarily due to North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases; and
a $4 million increase in pricing primarily in residential and commercial sectors in the Midwest.

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Partially offset by:
an $8 million decrease due to customer growth.lower natural gas costs passed through to customers and unfavorable weather in the Midwest, partially offset by higher natural gas prices associated with off-system sales at Piedmont; and
a $7 million decrease primarily due to a reduction of rates in South Carolina.
Operating Expenses.The variance was driven by:
a $14$13 million increase in cost of natural gasoperation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to the impact ofinformation technology outside services, higher natural gas prices on off-system salesoperations labor costs, and unbilled revenue;increased bad debt expense related to a Piedmont industrial customer; and
a $4$10 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service.
Partially offset by:
a $9 million decrease in cost of natural gas primarily due to lower natural gas prices in the Midwest and lower sales volumes partially offset by higher off-system sales natural gas costs at Piedmont.
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 threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, and 2018, were 2.2 percent0.0% and 23.7 percent,21.1%, 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 percent47% 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. Given legal challenges and ongoing discussions with customers, ACP expects mechanical completion of the full project in late 2021 with in-service likely in the first half of 2022. The delays resulting from legal challenges have impacted the cost and schedule for the project. Project cost estimates are a range of $7.0$7.3 billion to $7.8 billion, excluding financing costs. ACP expects to achieveGiven the status of current discussions with FWS regarding a late 2020 in-service date for key segments of the project, while it expects a remainder to extend into 2021. Project construction activities, schedulenew BiOp and final costsITS, as well as discussions with contractors regarding efficiencies which may be realized going forward, these estimates are under review and subject to uncertainty due to abnormalupward pressure. Abnormal weather, work delays (including delays due to judicial or regulatory action) and other conditions and risks that couldmay also result in potential higher project costs,cost or schedule modifications, a potential delay in the targeted in-service dates, permanent or temporary suspension of AFUDC for ACP and/or impairment charges potentially material to Duke Energy's cash flows, financial position and potential impairment charges.results of operations. ACP and Duke Energy will continue to consider their options with respect to the foregoing in light ofgiven 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.
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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$138
 $127
 $11
 $362
 $347
 $15
Operating Expenses           
Operation, maintenance and other81
 85
 (4) 211
 209
 2
Depreciation and amortization43
 40
 3
 123
 116
 7
Property and other taxes6
 6
 
 18
 19
 (1)
Impairment charges
 93
 (93) 
 93
 (93)
Total operating expenses130
 224
 (94) 352
 437
 (85)
Operating Income (Loss)8
 (97) 105
 10
 (90) 100
Other Income and Expenses, net13
 2
 11
 3
 22
 (19)
Interest Expense35
 21
 14
 78
 66
 12
Loss Before Income Taxes(14) (116) 102
 (65) (134) 69
Income Tax Benefit(35) (37) 2
 (94)��(112) 18
Less: Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(19) (17) (2) (110) (18) (92)
Segment Income (Loss)$40

$(62) $102
 $139
 $(4) $143
            
Renewable plant production, GWh2,146
 1,897
 249
 6,528
 6,548
 (20)
Net proportional MW capacity in operation(a)
    

 3,162
 2,976
 186
(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,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Commercial Renewables' results were unfavorably impacted by lower wind productionfavorable primarily due to higher revenues and higher operating expenses, partially offset by results from tax-equity structures.prior year goodwill impairment charges. 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 increasefavorable wind portfolio revenue due to favorable wind resource.
Operating Expenses. The decrease was primarily due to goodwill impairment charges in the number of EPC agreements at REC Solar and higher operating expenses in the solar portfolio.prior year.
Other Income and Expenses, net.Interest Expense. The decrease isincrease was primarily due to mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio.portfolio in the current year.
Income Tax Benefit.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, as compared to September 30, 2018
Commercial Renewables' results were favorable primarily due to higher revenues, new tax equity solar projects in the current year and prior year goodwill impairment charges, partially offset by mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio in the current year and FES settlement agreement in the prior year. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.
Operating Revenues. The increase was primarily due to favorable solar portfolio revenue due to new solar projects placed in service and higher irradiance.
Operating Expenses. The decrease was primarily due to goodwill impairment charges in the prior year.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The decrease was primarily due to income from the North Allegheny Wind, LLC and FES settlement agreement in the prior year.
Interest Expense. The increase was primarily due to mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio in the current 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 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.
Matters Impacting Future Commercial Renewables Results
Persistently low market pricing forDuring 2019, Duke Energy evaluated recoverability of the wind resources, primarilyand solar generation assets included in the minority interest sale as a result of the portfolio fair value of consideration received being less than the carrying value of the assets and determined the assets were all recoverable. Additionally, in 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 PJM West markets, persistently low renewable resources and thedeclining long-term forecasted energy prices, primarily driven by lower forecasted natural gas prices. These assets were not impaired; however, a continued decline in energy market pricing would likely result in a future expirationimpairment. 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.

See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Business Segments," for additional information.
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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.
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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$21
 $35
 $(14)$25
 $34
 $(9) $71
 $101
 $(30)
Operating Expenses28
 54
 (26)27
 54
 (27) 66
 167
 (101)
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
 3
 (3) 
 (96) 96
Operating (Loss) Income(2) (17) 15
 5
 (162) 167
Other Income and Expenses, net44
 14
 30
24
 40
 (16) 98
 81
 17
Interest Expense171
 157
 14
185
 163
 22
 536
 484
 52
Loss Before Income Taxes(134) (263) 129
(163) (140) (23) (433) (565) 132
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense(45) 1
 (46)
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 2
 (2)
Income Tax Benefit(54) (98) 44
 (132) (125) (7)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 2
 (2) 
 6
 (6)
Less: Preferred Dividends15
 
 15
 27
 
 27
Net Loss$(89) $(266) $177
$(124)
$(44) $(80) $(328) $(446) $118
Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
The variance was driven by lower income tax benefit, higher interest expense, and the declaration of the preferred stock dividends, offset by the absence in the current year of costs related to the Piedmont acquisition. 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.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was primarily due to lower returns on investments that fund certain employee benefit obligations and lower earnings on the NMC investment.
Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher outstanding debt in the current year.
Income Tax Benefit. The decrease in the tax benefit was primarily driven by favorable tax return true ups and tax levelization in the prior year, partially offset by an increase in pretax losses.
Preferred Dividends. The variance was driven by the declaration of the preferred stock dividend on preferred stock issued in 2019.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, as compared to September 30, 2018
The variance was driven by the prior year loss on sale of the retired Beckjord station, prior year valuation allowance against AMT credits, and lower income taxes dueabsence in the current year of costs related to a 2018 adjustment to record a valuation allowance.the Piedmont acquisition, offset by higher interest expense and the declarations of the preferred stock dividend. 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 variance 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 outstanding debt in the current year and higher short-term interest rates and anrates.
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 declarations of preferred stock dividend on preferred stock issued in the current year.2019.



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DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$1,744
 $1,763
 $(19)$5,619
 $5,525
 $94
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power472
 473
 (1)1,371
 1,370
 1
Operation, maintenance and other440
 451
 (11)1,324
 1,464
 (140)
Depreciation and amortization317
 272
 45
1,013
 866
 147
Property and other taxes80
 72
 8
221
 214
 7
Impairment charges
 13
 (13)11
 191
 (180)
Total operating expenses1,309
 1,281
 28
3,940
 4,105
 (165)
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (1) 1
Operating Income435
 482
 (47)1,679
 1,419
 260
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 39
 (8)106
 108
 (2)
Interest Expense110
 107
 3
346
 323
 23
Income Before Income Taxes356
 414
 (58)1,439
 1,204
 235
Income Tax Expense63
 91
 (28)255
 268
 (13)
Net Income$293
 $323
 $(30)$1,184
 $936
 $248
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(6.43.2)%
General service sales(1.8)%
Industrial sales(1.04.1)%
Wholesale power sales(16.813.4)%
Joint dispatch sales31.423.0 %
Total sales(3.52.1)%
Average number of customers2.02.2 %
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven primarily by:
a $32 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year;
a $25 million decrease in rider revenues primarily related to energy efficiency programs; and
a $14 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Partially offset by:
a $51$151 million increase in retail pricing due to the impacts of the prior year North Carolina rate case.case and the current year South Carolina rate case; and
a $7 million increase in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to favorable weather in the current year.
Partially offset by:
a $47 million decrease in rider revenues primarily due to excess deferred taxes and energy efficiency programs, partially offset by a decrement rider relating to nuclear decommissioning that ended in the prior year; and
a $24 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $45$180 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to impacts of the prior year North Carolina rate order and charges related to coal ash costs in South Carolina; and
a $140 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to decreased labor costs and higher storm restoration costs in the prior year.
Partially offset by:
a $147 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 the current year South 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. 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 decrease in the ETR was primarily due to the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

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Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher debt outstanding in the current year.
Income Tax Expense. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes and favorable tax return true ups, partially offset by an increase in pretax income.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On May 1, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas receivedfiled a Commission Directive fromgeneral rate case with the NCUC on September 30, 2019. The outcome of this rate case could materially impact Duke Energy Carolina's results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.
On May 21, 2019, the PSCSC issued an order granting itsDuke Energy Carolinas request for a retail rate increase but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. Duke Energy Carolinas intends to file a Petition for Rehearingnotice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court within 30 days of the order that was received on October 18, 2019. 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.Carolina, even though they had been deemed low risk by NCDEQ on November 14, 2018. 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 petitionhas petitioned for deferral of future grid modernizationimprovement costs outside of a generalin its 2019 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.case. Duke Energy Carolinas' results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernizationimprovement 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 havehas 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$2,572
 $2,576
 $(4)$8,558
 $8,119
 $439
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power925
 976
 (51)3,100
 3,019
 81
Operation, maintenance and other567
 623
 (56)1,813
 1,913
 (100)
Depreciation and amortization455
 384
 71
1,377
 1,183
 194
Property and other taxes137
 123
 14
439
 399
 40
Impairment charges
 29
 (29)(25) 34
 (59)
Total operating expenses2,084
 2,135
 (51)6,704
 6,548
 156
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 6
 (6)
 23
 (23)
Operating Income488
 447
 41
1,854
 1,594
 260
Other Income and Expenses, net31
 35
 (4)106
 128
 (22)
Interest Expense219
 209
 10
650
 626
 24
Income Before Income Taxes300
 273
 27
1,310
 1,096
 214
Income Tax Expense52
 36
 16
212
 186
 26
Net Income248
 237
 11
1,098
 910
 188
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(1) 2
 (3)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 6
 (6)
Net Income Attributable to Parent$249
 $235
 $14
$1,098
 $904
 $194
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 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$299 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to the impacts of the prior year Duke Energy Progress North Carolina rate case and current year South Carolina rate case at Duke Energy Progress, 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 $76 million increase in fuel revenues primarily related to increased fuel cost recovery due to extreme weather in the prior year at Duke Energy Progress, partially offset by a decrease in fuel and capacity rates billed to retail customers at Duke Energy Florida;
a $56 million increase in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to increased demand;
a $17 million increase in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to favorable weather in the current year at Duke Energy Florida; and
a $17 million increase in other revenues primarily due to increased transmission revenues and non-regulated products and services revenues at Duke Energy Florida.
Partially offset by:
a $32 million decrease in retail rider revenues primarily related to decreased revenue requirements in the current year.
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$194 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;
an $81 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 the prior year at Duke Energy Progress, partially offset by lower purchased power and lower fuel costs, net of deferrals, at Duke Energy Florida; and
a $14$40 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to highercurrent year property taxes due to additional plant in service at Duke Energy Florida in the current yeartax reassessments and a favorable sales and use tax credit in the prior year at Duke Energy Progress.Progress, and higher property taxes for additional plant in service at Duke Energy Florida.

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Partially offset by:
a $100 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower storm costs, reduced outage costs, and lower employee benefit costs, partially offset by increased vegetation management costs at Duke Energy Florida; and
a $59 million decrease in impairment charges primarily due to prior year impacts associated with the North Carolina rate case at Duke Energy Progress and a reduction of a prior year impairment at Duke Energy Florida's Citrus County CC.
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 lower AFUDC equity in the current year. The ETRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 were 17.3 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively. Thepartially offset by an increase in the ETR was primarily due to lower AFUDC equity and amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.taxes.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On May 8, 2019, Duke Energy Progress receivedfiled a Commission Directive fromgeneral rate case with the NCUC on October 30, 2019. The outcome of this rate case could materially impact 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 May 21, 2019, the PSCSC issued an order granting itsDuke Energy Progress' request for a retail rate increase but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. Duke Energy Progress intends to file a Petition for Rehearingnotice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court within 30 days of the order that was received on October 18, 2019. 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.Carolina, even though they had been deemed low risk by NCDEQ on November 14, 2018. 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 petitionProgress has petitioned for deferral of future 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 theseimprovement 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,2019 rate case. Progress Energy's results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernizationimprovement 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. In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian impacted Duke Energy Progress' and Duke Energy Florida's service territories. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms havehas 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. Duke Energy Florida anticipates filed a petition on April 30, 2019, with the FPSC to recover incremental storm costs consistent with the provisions in its 2017 Settlement. 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$1,484
 $1,460
 $24
$4,559
 $4,333
 $226
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power515
 509
 6
1,571
 1,452
 119
Operation, maintenance and other335
 381
 (46)1,070
 1,187
 (117)
Depreciation and amortization290
 235
 55
855
 723
 132
Property and other taxes44
 35
 9
131
 115
 16
Impairment charges
 32
 (32)
 33
 (33)
Total operating expenses1,184
 1,192
 (8)3,627
 3,510
 117
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 1
 (1)
 9
 (9)
Operating Income300
 269
 31
932
 832
 100
Other Income and Expenses, net24
 18
 6
75
 61
 14
Interest Expense77
 81
 (4)232
 241
 (9)
Income Before Income Taxes247
 206
 41
775
 652
 123
Income Tax Expense44
 29
 15
125
 120
 5
Net Income$203
 $177
 $26
$650
 $532
 $118
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(10.94.1)%
General service sales(5.21.6)%
Industrial sales2.61.6 %
Wholesale power sales(9.72.2)%
Joint dispatch sales10.6(0.3)%
Total sales(5.11.3)%
Average number of customers1.3 %
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $54$101 million increase in fuel revenues primarily related to increased fuel cost recovery due to extreme weather in the prior year;
a $91 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$47 million increase in JAAR revenues in conjunction with implementation of new base rates.
Partially offset by:
a $19 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year;
a $16 million decrease in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel, revenues, primarily due to lower peak demand; andcoal ash cost recovery in the current year.
Partially Offset by:
a $14$17 million decrease primarily due to the return of excess deferred incomes taxes created by the reduction in weather–normal retail sales volumes.the corporate income tax rate, partially offset by increase in rider revenues related to energy efficiency programs.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $46 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
a $32 million decrease in impairment charges due to prior year impacts associated with the North Carolina rate case.
Partially offset by:
a $55$132 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 and current year South Carolina rate case;cases, partially offset by the amortization credit for the North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard requirement increase from prior year;
a $119 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; and
a $9$16 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to current year property tax reassessments and a favorable sales and use tax credit in the prior year.

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Partially offset by:
a $117 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower storm costs in current year, reduced outage costs and lower employee benefit costs; and
a $33 million decrease in impairment charges due to prior year impacts associated with the North Carolina rate case.
Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven primarily by life insurance proceeds.
Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income. The ETRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 were 17.8 percent and 14.1 percent, respectively. Theincome, partially offset by an increase in the ETR was primarily due to lower amortization of excess deferred taxes in the current year.taxes.
Matters Impacting Future Results
On May 8, 2019, Duke Energy Progress receivedfiled a Commission Directive fromgeneral rate case with the NCUC on October 30, 2019. The outcome of this rate case could materially impact 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.
On May 21, 2019, the PSCSC issued an order granting itsDuke Energy Progress' request for a retail rate increase but denying recovery of certain coal ash costs. Duke Energy Progress intends to file a Petition for Rehearingnotice of appeal with the PSCSC.South Carolina Supreme Court within 30 days of the order that was received on October 18, 2019. 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.Carolina, even though they had been deemed low risk by NCDEQ on November 14, 2018. 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 petitionProgress has petitioned for deferral of future 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 theseimprovement 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,2019 rate case. Duke Energy Progress' results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be adversely impacted if grid modernizationimprovement 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. In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian reached the Carolinas bringing high winds, tornadoes and heavy rain, impacting about 300,000 customers within the service territory. A significant portion of the incremental operation and maintenance expenses related to these storms havehas 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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DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$1,086
 $1,115
 $(29)$3,987
 $3,780
 $207
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power410
 467
 (57)1,529
 1,567
 (38)
Operation, maintenance and other230
 237
 (7)730
 719
 11
Depreciation and amortization165
 150
 15
522
 460
 62
Property and other taxes93
 88
 5
309
 284
 25
Impairment charges(25) 1
 (26)
Total operating expenses898
 942
 (44)3,065
 3,031
 34
Operating Income188
 173
 15
922
 749
 173
Other Income and Expenses, net13
 21
 (8)39
 75
 (36)
Interest Expense82
 71
 11
246
 210
 36
Income Before Income Taxes119
 123
 (4)715
 614
 101
Income Tax Expense23
 20
 3
129
 100
 29
Net Income$96
 $103
 $(7)$586
 $514
 $72
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(6.92.2)%
General service sales(4.91.0)%
Industrial sales(10.76.3)%
Wholesale and other(33.032.4)%
Total sales(8.82.1)%
Average number of customers1.71.6 %
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $51$208 million increase in retail pricing due to base rate adjustments related to Citrus County CC being placed in service, annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement and the Solar Base Rate Adjustment;
a $17 million increase in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to favorable weather in the current year;
a $17 million increase in other revenues primarily due to increased transmission revenues and non-regulated products and services revenues; and
a $9 million increase in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to increased demand.
Partially offset by:
a $25 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$22 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$62 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;
a $57$25 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property taxes from additional plant in service; and
an $11 million increase in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to increased vegetation management costs and Hurricane Dorian costs, partially offset by lower outage costs.

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Partially offset by:
a $38 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower purchased power and lower deferred fuel and capacity expenses;costs, net of deferrals; and
a $7$26 million decrease in operations, maintenance and other expenseimpairment charges primarily due to lower employee benefit costs.
Partially offset by:
a $15 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to thereduction of a prior year impairment at Citrus County CC being placed in service and additional plant in service; andCC.
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 lower AFUDC equity in the current year. The ETRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 were 19.3 percent and 16.3 percent, respectively. Thean increase in the ETR was primarily due to lower AFUDC equity in the current year.pretax income.
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. In September 2019, Duke Energy Florida’s service territory was threatened by Hurricane Dorian with landfall as a possible Category 5 hurricane and therefore Duke Energy Florida has not completed the final accumulation of total estimated storm restorationincurred costs incurred. Given the magnitudeto secure necessary resources to be prepared for that potential impact. A significant portion of the storm, Duke Energy Florida filed a petition on April 30, 2019, with the FPSCincremental operation and maintenance expenses related to recover incremental storm costs consistent with the provisions in its 2017 Settlement.these storms has been deferred. 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues          
Regulated electric$355
 $336
 $19
$1,099
 $1,055
 $44
Regulated natural gas176
 174
 2
354
 361
 (7)
Nonregulated electric and other
 14
 (14)
 36
 (36)
Total operating revenues531
 524
 7
1,453
 1,452
 1
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – regulated93
 92
 1
293
 284
 9
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power – nonregulated
 15
 (15)
 43
 (43)
Cost of natural gas54
 54
 
68
 73
 (5)
Operation, maintenance and other132
 131
 1
378
 337
 41
Depreciation and amortization64
 70
 (6)199
 196
 3
Property and other taxes84
 77
 7
229
 218
 11
Total operating expenses427
 439
 (12)1,167
 1,151
 16
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net
 (106) 106

 (106) 106
Operating Income (Loss)104
 (21) 125
Operating Income286
 195
 91
Other Income and Expenses, net9
 6
 3
19
 17
 2
Interest Expense30
 22
 8
81
 68
 13
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes83
 (37) 120
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)14
 (12) 26
Net Income (Loss)$69
 $(25) $94
Income Before Income Taxes224
 144
 80
Income Tax Expense34
 23
 11
Net Income$190
 $121
 $69
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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%(4.7)%(1.2)%
General service sales(1.9)%5.5%(2.6)%0.8 %
Industrial sales0.5 %0.8%(1.4)%1.9 %
Wholesale electric power sales42.0 %n/a
46.8 %n/a
Other natural gas salesn/a
%n/a
1.4 %
Total sales1.5 %3.8%(1.2)%0.3 %
Average number of customers0.7 %0.8%0.6 %0.8 %
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $19$52 million increase in base price as a result ofretail pricing primarily due to rate case impacts;
a $5 million increase in weather-normal sales volumes; and
a $4$15 million increase in point-to-point transmission revenues.
Partially offset by:
a $9$28 million decrease in fuel related revenues primarily due to a decrease in price;
a $15 million decrease in FTR rider revenues;
a $14 million decrease in rider revenues primarily related to the implementation of new base rates; and
a $9 million decrease in FTR revenues; and
a $3 million decrease in OVEC revenues.
Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:
a $14$41 million increase in operations, maintenance and other expense primarily due to the FERC approved settlement refund of certain transmission costs previously billed by PJM recorded in 2018; and
an $11 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to additional plant in service.
Partially offset by:
a $34 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; andcosts.
a $6 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to the ending of smart grid amortizations.
Partially offset by:
a $7 million increase in property and other taxes primarily due to higher property tax expense.
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 three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018 were 16.9 percent and 32.4 percent, respectively. The decreaseincome, partially offset by an increase 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$768
 $731
 $37
$2,289
 $2,288
 $1
Operating Expenses          
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power257
 232
 25
720
 730
 (10)
Operation, maintenance and other189
 181
 8
569
 576
 (7)
Depreciation and amortization131
 130
 1
393
 386
 7
Property and other taxes19
 20
 (1)55
 56
 (1)
Impairment charges
 30
 (30)
Total operating expenses596
 563
 33
1,737
 1,778
 (41)
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net(3) 
 (3)
Operating Income169
 168
 1
552
 510
 42
Other Income and Expenses, net19
 7
 12
35
 36
 (1)
Interest Expense43
 40
 3
111
 125
 (14)
Income Before Income Taxes145
 135
 10
476
 421
 55
Income Tax Expense35
 35
 
113
 104
 9
Net Income$110
 $100
 $10
$363
 $317
 $46
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(1.34.9)%
General service sales0.3(2.5)%
Industrial sales0.2(2.3)%
Wholesale power sales(38.228.9)%
Total sales(5.36.6)%
Average number of customers1.41.2 %
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 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, partiallyTDSIC rider revenues.
Partially offset by lowerby:
an $18 million decrease in wholesale fuelpower revenues primarily due to the expiration of a contract with a wholesale customer; and
a $19an $8 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$30 million increasedecrease in impairments primarily due to the prior year Edwardsport IGCC settlement; and
a $10 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power expense primarily due to lower coal and natural gas costs, partially offset by higher amortization of deferred fuel costs; and
an $8 million increase in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to higher transmission costs and customer related costs related to energy efficiency programs.higher purchase power fuel clause.
Other Income and Expenses, net. Interest Expense. The increasevariance was primarily due to life insurance proceeds.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.

Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income.
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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.
PIEDMONT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for the threenine months ended March 31,September 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,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)2019
 2018
 Variance
2019
 2018
 Variance
Operating Revenues$579
 $553
 $26
$956
 $940
 $16
Operating Expenses          
Cost of natural gas273
 259
 14
384
 387
 (3)
Operation, maintenance and other80
 82
 (2)241
 252
 (11)
Depreciation and amortization42
 39
 3
127
 118
 9
Property and other taxes12
 12
 
39
 36
 3
Total operating expenses407
 392
 15
791
 793
 (2)
Operating Income172
 161
 11
165
 147
 18
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, net19
 15
 4
Interest Expense22
 21
 1
65
 60
 5
Income Before Income Taxes156
 145
 11
119
 102
 17
Income Tax Expense34
 35
 (1)22
 21
 1
Net Income$122
 $110
 $12
$97
 $81
 $16
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(6.77.5)%
Commercial deliveries(5.54.2)%
Industrial deliveries4.22.9 %
Power generation deliveries(1.810.5)%
For resale3.35.9 %
Total throughput deliveries(2.17.2)%
Secondary market volumes13.22.0 %
Average number of customers1.21.3 %
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.
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019, as compared to March 31,September 30, 2018
Operating Revenues.The variance was driven primarily by:
a $14$12 million increase primarily due to higher natural gas prices associated with off-system sales;North Carolina and Tennessee IMR increases; and
a $7$9 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.
Partially offset by:
a $5$7 million decrease primarily due to a reduction of rates in South Carolina.
Operating Expenses.The variance was driven primarily driven by:
an $11 million decrease in operations, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower labor and information technology outside services costs and a portion of rent expense being charged to shared services in the current year.
Partially offset by:
a $14$9 million increase in cost of natural gasdepreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service.
Interest Expense. The variance was driven by higher debt outstanding in the impactcurrent year, higher interest expense due to customers as a result of higher natural gas prices on off-system salestax reform deferrals and unbilled revenue.intercompany interest, partially offset by favorable AFUDC debt interest.
Matters Impacting Future Results
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$5.3 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 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 and September 2019, Duke Energy issued preferred stock for net proceeds of $974 million.$973 million and $990 million, respectively. In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Duke Energy raised approximately $120 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.
In November 2019, Duke Energy announced plans to issue approximately $2.5 billion of incremental equity by the end of 2020. This equity would support Duke Energy's five-year growth plan by strengthening the balance sheet and allowing the Company to absorb a wide range of outcomes associated with ACP.
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
  March 31,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
Cash flows provided by (used in):    
Operating activities $1,239
 $1,391
Investing activities (2,713) (2,264)
Financing activities 1,433
 947
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (41) 74
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 591
 505
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $550
 $579
OPERATING CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s operating cash flows.
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
Net income $893
 $622
 $271
Non-cash adjustments to net income 1,301
 1,610
 (309)
Contributions to qualified pension plans 
 (141) 141
Payments for asset retirement obligations (152) (122) (30)
Payment for disposal of other assets 
 (105) 105
Working capital (803) (473) (330)
Net cash provided by operating activities $1,239
 $1,391
 $(152)

  Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
Cash flows provided by (used in):    
Operating activities $5,637
 $5,667
Investing activities (8,633) (7,270)
Financing activities 2,987
 1,547
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (9) (56)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 591
 505
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $582
 $449
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OPERATING CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s operating cash flows.
  Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
Net income $2,964
 $2,190
 $774
Non-cash adjustments to net income 4,389
 5,206
 (817)
Contributions to qualified pension plans (77) (141) 64
Payments for asset retirement obligations (582) (389) (193)
Payment for disposal of other assets 
 (105) 105
Working capital (1,057) (1,094) 37
Net cash provided by operating activities $5,637
 $5,667
 $(30)
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$193 million increase in cash outflows from working capital primarily due to fluctuations in coal stock inventory and timing of payment of accruals, partially offset by current year decreases in accounts receivable due to higher miscellaneous and trade receivables at December 31, 2018.payments for asset retirement obligations.
Partially offset by:
a $141$64 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 Nine Months Ended
 March 31, September 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Capital, investment and acquisition expenditures $(2,630) $(2,161) $(469) $(8,348) $(7,050) $(1,298)
Other investing items (83) (103) 20
 (285) (220) (65)
Net cash used in investing activities $(2,713) $(2,264) $(449) $(8,633) $(7,270) $(1,363)
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 Nine Months Ended
 March 31, September 30,
(in millions) 2019
 2018
 Variance
 2019
 2018
 Variance
Issuances of long-term debt, net $1,536
 $753
 $783
 $3,394
 $1,832
 $1,562
Issuances of common stock 13
 21
 (8) 41
 834
 (793)
Issuances of preferred stock 974
 
 974
 1,963
 
 1,963
Notes payable and commercial paper (408) 791
 (1,199) (1,019) 674
 (1,693)
Dividends paid (649) (599) (50) (1,990) (1,835) (155)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 615
 
 615
Other financing items (33) (19) (14) (17) 42
 (59)
Net cash provided by financing activities $1,433
 $947
 $486
 $2,987
 $1,547
 $1,440
The variance was primarily due to:
a $974$1,963 million increase in proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock; and
a $783$1,562 million increase in proceeds from net issuances of long-term debt primarily due to the timing of issuances and redemptions of long-term debt.debt;
a $415 million increase related to the sale of a noncontrolling interest in the Commercial Renewables segment; and
a $200 million increase related to contributions from noncontrolling interests for tax equity financing activity in the Commercial Renewables segment.

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Partially offset by:
a $1,199$1,693 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.
Coal Ash Management Act of 2014
On MarchApril 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, NCDEQ granted Duke Energy’s applicationEnergy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed Petitions for Contested Case Hearings in part, extending by four months until Decemberthe Office of Administrative Hearings to challenge NCDEQ’s April 1 2019, the Coal Ash Act’s closure deadline applicableOrder. For more information, see Note 4, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the Sutton plantCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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.

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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,September 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 and Dan River plants and coal ash regulated by the Coal Ash Act at the Sutton plant.
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 projectswinning projects. A second tranche for CPRE opened in October 2019, and finalizing a report to be filed with the NCUC around June 2019.current target date for completion of all tranche 2 contracts is August 2020.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
During the three and nine months ended March 31,September 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 nine months ended March 31,September 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 nine months ended March 31,September 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.

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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,September 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.
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,September 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
3.1X              
4.1  X
4.2X            
10.14.2

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*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).
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*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 percent10% 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,November 8, 2019/s/ STEVEN K. YOUNG
  Steven K. Young

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

   
Date:May 9,November 8, 2019/s/ DWIGHT L. JACOBS
  Dwight L. Jacobs

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer,

Tax and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)


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