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Duke Energy CORP

Quarterly Report Aug 10, 2020

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

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 Number
1-32853 DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION 20-2777218

(a Delaware corporation)

550 South Tryon Street

Charlotte , North Carolina 28202-1803

704 - 382-3853

1-4928 DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC 56-0205520

(a North Carolina limited liability company)

526 South Church Street

Charlotte , North Carolina 28202-1803

704 - 382-3853

1-15929 PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. 56-2155481

(a North Carolina corporation)

410 South Wilmington Street

Raleigh , North Carolina 27601-1748

704 - 382-3853

1-3382 DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC 56-0165465

(a North Carolina limited liability company)

410 South Wilmington Street

Raleigh , North Carolina 27601-1748

704 - 382-3853

1-3274 DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC 59-0247770

(a Florida limited liability company)

299 First Avenue North

St. Petersburg , Florida 33701

704 - 382-3853

1-1232 DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC. 31-0240030

(an Ohio corporation)

139 East Fourth Street

Cincinnati , Ohio 45202

704 - 382-3853

1-3543 DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC 35-0594457

(an Indiana limited liability company)

1000 East Main Street

Plainfield , Indiana 46168

704 - 382-3853

1-6196 PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC. 56-0556998

(a North Carolina corporation)

4720 Piedmont Row Drive

Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

704 - 364-3120

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

Name of each exchange on

Registrant Title of each class Trading symbols which registered

Duke Energy Common Stock, $0.001 par value DUK New York Stock Exchange LLC

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

January 15, 2073

Duke Energy 5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due DUKB New York Stock Exchange LLC

September 15, 2078

Duke Energy Depositary Shares , each representing a 1/1,000th DUK PR A New 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) Yes No Duke Energy Florida, LLC (Duke Energy Florida) Yes No
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy Carolinas) Yes No Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. (Duke Energy Ohio) Yes No
Progress Energy, Inc. (Progress Energy) Yes No Duke Energy Indiana, LLC (Duke Energy Indiana) Yes No
Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke Energy Progress) Yes No Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. (Piedmont) Yes 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 Yes No Duke Energy Florida Yes No
Duke Energy Carolinas Yes No Duke Energy Ohio Yes No
Progress Energy Yes No Duke Energy Indiana Yes No
Duke Energy Progress Yes No Piedmont Yes 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 filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Duke Energy Carolinas Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Progress Energy Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Duke Energy Progress Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Duke Energy Florida Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Duke Energy Ohio Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Duke Energy Indiana Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Piedmont Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer 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 No Duke Energy Florida Yes No
Duke Energy Carolinas Yes No Duke Energy Ohio Yes No
Progress Energy Yes No Duke Energy Indiana Yes No
Duke Energy Progress Yes No Piedmont Yes No

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at July 31, 2020 :

Registrant Description Shares
Duke Energy Common stock, $0.001 par value 735,432,137

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Duke Energy Corporation Financial Statements 9
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Financial Statements 15
Progress Energy, Inc. Financial Statements 19
Duke Energy Progress, LLC Financial Statements 23
Duke Energy Florida, LLC Financial Statements 27
Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. Financial Statements 31
Duke Energy Indiana, LLC Financial Statements 35
Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. Financial Statements 39
Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation 43
Note 2 – Business Segments 46
Note 3 – Regulatory Matters 48
Note 4 – Commitments and Contingencies 60
Note 5 – Debt and Credit Facilities 63
Note 6 – Goodwill 65
Note 7 – Related Party Transactions 66
Note 8 – Derivatives and Hedging 67
Note 9 – Investments in Debt and Equity Securities 72
Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements 77
Note 11 – Variable Interest Entities 83
Note 12 – Revenue 87
Note 13 – Stockholders' Equity 93
Note 14 – Employee Benefit Plans 94
Note 15 – Income Taxes 95
Note 16 – Subsequent Events 96
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 97
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 115
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 115
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 117
Item 1A. Risk Factors 117
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 117
Item 6. Exhibits 118
Signatures 121

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and can often be identified by terms and phrases that include “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “continue,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “will,” “potential,” “forecast,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook” or other similar terminology. Various factors may cause actual results to be materially different than the suggested outcomes within forward-looking statements; accordingly, there is no assurance that such results will be realized. These factors include, but are not limited to:

◦ The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;

◦ 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 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 United States 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;

◦ The ability to obtain adequate insurance at acceptable costs;

◦ Employee workforce factors, including the potential inability to attract and retain key personnel;

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

◦ The ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends or distributions to Duke Energy Corporation holding company (the Parent);

◦ 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 United States 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 Acronym Definition
2013 Settlement Revised and Restated Stipulation and Settlement Agreement approved in November 2013 among Duke Energy Florida, the Florida OPC and other customer representatives
2017 Settlement Second Revised and Restated Settlement Agreement in 2017 among Duke Energy Florida, the Florida OPC and other customer representatives, which replaces and supplants the 2013 Settlement
ACP Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, a limited liability company owned by Dominion Energy, Inc. and Duke Energy
ACP pipeline The approximately 600-mile canceled interstate natural gas pipeline
AFS Available for Sale
AFUDC Allowance for funds used during construction
AMT Alternative Minimum Tax
ARO Asset retirement obligations
Bison Bison Insurance Company Limited
CC Combined Cycle
CCR Coal Combustion Residuals
CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
Coal Ash Act North Carolina Coal Ash Management Act of 2014
the Company Duke Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries
Constitution Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC
COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019
CRC Cinergy Receivables Company, LLC
Crystal River Unit 3 Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Plant
DEFPF Duke Energy Florida Project Finance, LLC
DEFR Duke Energy Florida Receivables, LLC
DEPR Duke Energy Progress Receivables, LLC
DERF Duke Energy Receivables Finance Company, LLC
Duke Energy Duke Energy Corporation (collectively with its subsidiaries)
Duke Energy Ohio Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
Duke Energy Progress Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Duke Energy Carolinas Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Duke Energy Florida Duke Energy Florida, LLC
Duke Energy Indiana Duke Energy Indiana, LLC
Duke Energy Kentucky Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
Duke Energy Registrants Duke Energy, Duke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont
EDIT Excess deferred income tax
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPS Earnings Per Share
ESP Electric Security Plan
ETR Effective tax rate
Exchange Act Securities Exchange Act of 1934

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FPSC Florida Public Service Commission
FTR Financial transmission rights
GAAP Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
GAAP Reported Earnings (Loss) Net Income (Loss) Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders
GAAP Reported Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders
GWh Gigawatt-hours
IGCC Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle
IMR Integrity Management Rider
IRS Internal Revenue Service
Investment Trusts NDTF investments and grantor trusts of Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida and Duke Energy Indiana
IURC Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
KPSC Kentucky Public Service Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
MGP Manufactured gas plant
MMBtu Million British Thermal Unit
MW Megawatt
MWh Megawatt-hour
NCUC North Carolina Utilities Commission
NDTF Nuclear decommissioning trust funds
NPNS Normal purchase/normal sale
OPEB Other Post-Retirement Benefit Obligations
ORS South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
OVEC Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Piedmont Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
PPA Purchase Power Agreement
Progress Energy Progress Energy, Inc.
PSCSC Public Service Commission of South Carolina
PUCO Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Subsidiary Registrants Duke Energy Carolinas, Progress Energy, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Piedmont
the Tax Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
TPUC Tennessee Public Utility Commission
U.S. United States
VIE Variable Interest Entity
WACC Weighted Average Cost of Capital

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues
Regulated electric $ 4,963 $ 5,423 $ 10,087 $ 10,708
Regulated natural gas 263 280 901 1,008
Nonregulated electric and other 195 170 382 320
Total operating revenues 5,421 5,873 11,370 12,036
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 1,349 1,641 2,796 3,250
Cost of natural gas 59 76 258 403
Operation, maintenance and other 1,353 1,434 2,692 2,853
Depreciation and amortization 1,150 1,089 2,280 2,178
Property and other taxes 334 334 679 677
Impairment charges 6 4 8 4
Total operating expenses 4,251 4,578 8,713 9,365
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 7 3 8
Operating Income 1,177 1,298 2,665 2,671
Other Income and Expenses
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates ( 1,968 ) 44 ( 1,924 ) 87
Other income and expenses, net 137 89 183 204
Total other income and expenses ( 1,831 ) 133 ( 1,741 ) 291
Interest Expense 554 542 1,105 1,085
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes ( 1,208 ) 889 ( 181 ) 1,877
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense ( 316 ) 141 ( 179 ) 236
Net (Loss) Income ( 892 ) 748 ( 2 ) 1,641
Add: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 90 84 138 91
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Duke Energy Corporation ( 802 ) 832 136 1,732
Less: Preferred Dividends 15 12 54 12
Net (Loss) Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders $ ( 817 ) $ 820 $ 82 $ 1,720
Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Basic and Diluted
Net (loss) income available to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders
Basic and Diluted $ ( 1.13 ) $ 1.12 $ 0.11 $ 2.36
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 735 728 734 728
Diluted 735 728 735 728

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net (Loss) Income $ ( 892 ) $ 748 $ ( 2 ) $ 1,641
Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax (a)
Pension and OPEB adjustments ( 1 ) 3 3
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges 5 ( 29 ) ( 76 ) ( 46 )
Reclassification into earnings from cash flow hedges 2 2 4 3
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities 6 4 7 8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax 12 ( 20 ) ( 65 ) ( 32 )
Comprehensive (Loss) Income ( 880 ) 728 ( 67 ) 1,609
Add: Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 88 84 150 91
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to Duke Energy ( 792 ) 812 83 1,700
Less: Preferred Dividends 15 12 54 12
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Available to Duke Energy Corporation Common Stockholders $ ( 807 ) $ 800 $ 29 $ 1,688

(a) Net of income tax impacts of approximately $ 20 million and $ 10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. All other periods presented include immaterial income tax impacts.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 341 $ 311
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $23 at 2020 and $22 at 2019) 753 1,066
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $79 at 2020 and $54 at 2019) 2,049 1,994
Inventory 3,289 3,232
Regulatory assets (includes $53 at 2020 and $52 at 2019 related to VIEs) 1,774 1,796
Other (includes $260 at 2020 and $242 at 2019 related to VIEs ) 1,031 764
Total current assets 9,237 9,163
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 151,592 147,654
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 47,295 ) ( 45,773 )
Generation facilities to be retired, net 28 246
Net property, plant and equipment 104,325 102,127
Other Noncurrent Assets
Goodwill 19,303 19,303
Regulatory assets (includes $969 at 2020 and $989 at 2019 related to VIEs) 13,285 13,222
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 8,000 8,140
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 1,580 1,658
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates 861 1,936
Other (includes $85 at 2020 and $110 at 2019 related to VIEs) 3,458 3,289
Total other noncurrent assets 46,487 47,548
Total Assets $ 160,049 $ 158,838
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 2,398 $ 3,487
Notes payable and commercial paper 4,785 3,135
Taxes accrued 657 392
Interest accrued 569 565
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $462 at 2020 and $216 at 2019 related to VIEs) 3,756 3,141
Asset retirement obligations 729 881
Regulatory liabilities 898 784
Other 2,898 2,367
Total current liabilities 16,690 14,752
Long-Term Debt (includes $3,643 at 2020 and $3,997 at 2019 related to VIE s) 56,143 54,985
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 8,979 8,878
Asset retirement obligations 12,539 12,437
Regulatory liabilities 14,553 15,264
Operating lease liabilities 1,377 1,432
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 911 934
Investment tax credits 683 624
Other (includes $251 at 2020 and $228 at 2019 related to VIEs) 1,563 1,581
Total other noncurrent liabilities 40,605 41,150
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock, Series A, $0.001 par value, 40 million depositary shares authorized and outstanding at 2020 and 2019 973 973
Preferred stock, Series B, $0.001 par value, 1 million shares authorized and outstanding at 2020 and 2019 989 989
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2 billion shares authorized; 735 million shares outstanding at 2020 and 733 million shares outstanding at 2019 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 40,997 40,881
Retained earnings 2,707 4,108
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 183 ) ( 130 )
Total Duke Energy Corporation stockholders' equity 45,484 46,822
Noncontrolling interests 1,127 1,129
Total equity 46,611 47,951
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 160,049 $ 158,838

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) income $ ( 2 ) $ 1,641
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion (including amortization of nuclear fuel) 2,651 2,483
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates 1,924 ( 87 )
Equity component of AFUDC ( 76 ) ( 67 )
Gains on sales of other assets ( 8 )
Impairment charges 8 4
Deferred income taxes 105 527
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 287 ) ( 336 )
Provision for rate refunds ( 12 ) 57
(Increase) decrease in
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions ( 24 ) ( 11 )
Receivables 281 304
Inventory ( 56 ) ( 110 )
Other current assets ( 124 ) ( 265 )
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable ( 638 ) ( 700 )
Taxes accrued 273 ( 56 )
Other current liabilities ( 344 ) ( 378 )
Other assets ( 193 ) ( 1 )
Other liabilities ( 121 ) 51
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,357 3,056
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 5,103 ) ( 5,465 )
Contributions to equity method investments ( 164 ) ( 162 )
Purchases of debt and equity securities ( 3,818 ) ( 2,316 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities 3,755 2,302
Other ( 141 ) ( 147 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 5,471 ) ( 5,788 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the:
Issuance of long-term debt 3,788 4,622
Issuance of preferred stock 973
Issuance of common stock 57 27
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 1,951 ) ( 2,155 )
Proceeds from the issuance of short-term debt with original maturities greater than 90 days 1,866 240
Payments for the redemption of short-term debt with original maturities greater than 90 days ( 113 ) ( 299 )
Notes payable and commercial paper ( 129 ) 383
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 163 193
Dividends paid ( 1,391 ) ( 1,312 )
Other ( 108 ) ( 50 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,182 2,622
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 68 ( 110 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 573 591
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 641 $ 481
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 945 $ 917
Non-cash dividends 54 54

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
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 March 31, 2019 $ 974 728 $ 1 $ 40,823 $ 3,360 $ ( 36 ) $ — $ ( 92 ) $ 45,030 $ 15 $ 45,045
Net income (loss) 820 820 ( 84 ) 736
Other comprehensive (loss) income ( 27 ) 4 3 ( 20 ) ( 20 )
Preferred stock issuances, net of issuance costs ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits 61 61 61
Common stock dividends ( 678 ) ( 678 ) ( 678 )
Contribution from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries (a) 193 193
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Other 1 1 ( 4 ) ( 3 )
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 973 728 $ 1 $ 40,885 $ 3,502 $ ( 63 ) $ 4 $ ( 89 ) $ 45,213 $ 119 $ 45,332
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 1,962 735 $ 1 $ 40,930 $ 4,221 $ ( 116 ) $ 4 $ ( 81 ) $ 46,921 $ 1,162 $ 48,083
Net income (loss) ( 817 ) ( 817 ) ( 90 ) ( 907 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income 5 6 ( 1 ) 10 2 12
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits 66 66 66
Common stock dividends ( 696 ) ( 696 ) ( 696 )
Contribution from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries (a) 60 60
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries ( 7 ) ( 7 )
Other 1 ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 1,962 735 $ 1 $ 40,997 $ 2,707 $ ( 111 ) $ 10 $ ( 82 ) $ 45,484 $ 1,127 $ 46,611

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Net Unrealized Total
Net (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, 2018 $ — 727 $ 1 $ 40,795 $ 3,113 $ ( 14 ) $ ( 3 ) $ ( 75 ) $ 43,817 $ 17 $ 43,834
Net income (loss) 1,720 1,720 ( 91 ) 1,629
Other comprehensive (loss) income ( 43 ) 8 3 ( 32 ) ( 32 )
Preferred stock, Series A, issuances, net of issuance costs (b) 973 973 973
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits 1 89 89 89
Common stock dividends ( 1,354 ) ( 1,354 ) ( 1,354 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries (a) 193 193
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Other (c) 1 23 ( 6 ) ( 1 ) ( 17 ) 1 1
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 973 728 $ 1 $ 40,885 $ 3,502 $ ( 63 ) $ 4 $ ( 89 ) $ 45,213 $ 119 $ 45,332
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 1,962 733 $ 1 $ 40,881 $ 4,108 $ ( 51 ) $ 3 $ ( 82 ) $ 46,822 $ 1,129 $ 47,951
Net income (loss) 82 82 ( 138 ) ( 56 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income ( 60 ) 7 ( 53 ) ( 12 ) ( 65 )
Common stock issuances, including dividend reinvestment and employee benefits 2 116 116 116
Common stock dividends ( 1,391 ) ( 1,391 ) ( 1,391 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries (a) 163 163
Distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries ( 14 ) ( 14 )
Other (d) ( 92 ) ( 92 ) ( 1 ) ( 93 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 1,962 735 $ 1 $ 40,997 $ 2,707 $ ( 111 ) $ 10 $ ( 82 ) $ 45,484 $ 1,127 $ 46,611

(a) Relates to tax equity financing activity in the Commercial Renewables segment.

(b) Duke Energy issued 40 million depositary shares of preferred stock, Series A.

(c) Amounts in Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income primarily represent impacts to accumulated other comprehensive income due to implementation of a

new accounting standard related to Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

(d) Amounts in Retained earnings primarily represent impacts due to implementation of a new accounting standard related to Current Estimated Credit Losses. See Note 1 for additional discussion.

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 Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues $ 1,610 $ 1,713 $ 3,358 $ 3,457
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 376 395 829 867
Operation, maintenance and other 430 441 816 881
Depreciation and amortization 375 346 718 663
Property and other taxes 75 75 156 155
Impairment charges 5 2 5
Total operating expenses 1,256 1,262 2,521 2,571
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net ( 1 )
Operating Income 353 451 837 886
Other Income and Expenses, net 43 41 86 72
Interest Expense 125 117 248 227
Income Before Income Taxes 271 375 675 731
Income Tax Expense 37 74 102 137
Net Income and Comprehensive Income $ 234 $ 301 $ 573 $ 594

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 24 $ 18
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1 at 2020 and $3 at 2019) 255 324
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13 at 2020 and $7 at 2019) 675 642
Receivables from affiliated companies 78 114
Inventory 1,080 996
Regulatory assets 490 550
Other 19 21
Total current assets 2,621 2,665
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 50,068 48,922
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 17,098 ) ( 16,525 )
Net property, plant and equipment 32,970 32,397
Other Noncurrent Assets
Regulatory assets 3,440 3,360
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 4,265 4,359
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 125 123
Other 1,158 1,149
Total other noncurrent assets 8,988 8,991
Total Assets $ 44,579 $ 44,053
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 615 $ 954
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 147 210
Notes payable to affiliated companies 131 29
Taxes accrued 166 46
Interest accrued 127 115
Current maturities of long-term debt 508 458
Asset retirement obligations 194 206
Regulatory liabilities 293 255
Other 488 611
Total current liabilities 2,669 2,884
Long-Term Debt 11,713 11,142
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies 300 300
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 4,004 3,921
Asset retirement obligations 5,566 5,528
Regulatory liabilities 6,232 6,423
Operating lease liabilities 106 102
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 77 84
Investment tax credits 229 231
Other 611 627
Total other noncurrent liabilities 16,825 16,916
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Member's equity 13,079 12,818
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 7 ) ( 7 )
Total equity 13,072 12,811
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 44,579 $ 44,053

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 573 $ 594
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of nuclear fuel) 854 804
Equity component of AFUDC ( 29 ) ( 21 )
Impairment charges 2 5
Deferred income taxes 31 54
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 86 ) ( 131 )
Provision for rate refunds 2 35
(Increase) decrease in
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions ( 8 )
Receivables 40 83
Receivables from affiliated companies 36 81
Inventory ( 84 ) ( 77 )
Other current assets 170 ( 133 )
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable ( 249 ) ( 282 )
Accounts payable to affiliated companies ( 63 ) ( 41 )
Taxes accrued 120 38
Other current liabilities ( 134 ) ( 71 )
Other assets ( 83 ) 87
Other liabilities ( 35 ) ( 18 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,065 999
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 1,271 ) ( 1,357 )
Purchases of debt and equity securities ( 1,017 ) ( 1,114 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities 1,017 1,114
Other ( 73 ) ( 46 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 1,344 ) ( 1,403 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 938 25
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 454 ) ( 3 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies 102 365
Distributions to parent ( 300 )
Other ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 285 386
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 6 ( 18 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 18 33
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 24 $ 15
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 256 $ 252

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Member's Net Losses on Total
(in millions) Equity Cash Flow Hedges Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 11,982 $ ( 7 ) $ 11,975
Net income 301 301
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 12,283 $ ( 7 ) $ 12,276
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 12,844 $ ( 7 ) $ 12,837
Net income 234 234
Other 1 1
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 13,079 $ ( 7 ) $ 13,072
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Member's Net Losses on Total
(in millions) Equity Cash Flow Hedges Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 11,689 $ ( 6 ) $ 11,683
Net income 594 594
Other ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 12,283 $ ( 7 ) $ 12,276
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 12,818 $ ( 7 ) $ 12,811
Net income 573 573
Distributions to parent ( 300 ) ( 300 )
Other (a) ( 12 ) ( 12 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 13,079 $ ( 7 ) $ 13,072

(a) Amounts primarily represent impacts due to implementation of a new accounting standard related to Current Estimated Credit Losses. See Note 1 for additional discussion.

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 Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues $ 2,498 $ 2,744 $ 4,920 $ 5,316
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 777 988 1,540 1,913
Operation, maintenance and other 589 606 1,143 1,173
Depreciation and amortization 432 426 884 881
Property and other taxes 137 143 272 280
Total operating expenses 1,935 2,163 3,839 4,247
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 7 ( 1 ) 6 ( 1 )
Operating Income 570 580 1,087 1,068
Other Income and Expenses, net 33 34 65 65
Interest Expense 199 219 405 438
Income Before Income Taxes 404 395 747 695
Income Tax Expense 60 66 120 118
Net Income 344 329 627 577
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 1
Net Income Attributable to Parent $ 344 $ 328 $ 627 $ 577
Net Income $ 344 $ 329 $ 627 $ 577
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax
Pension and OPEB adjustments 1 1 1 2
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges 1 1 2 3
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities ( 1 ) 1 1
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax 1 3 3 6
Comprehensive Income 345 332 630 583
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 1
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Parent $ 345 $ 331 $ 630 $ 583

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 78 $ 48
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9 at 2020 and $7 at 2019) 153 220
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 at 2020 and $9 at 2019 ) 920 830
Receivables from affiliated companies 42 76
Notes receivable from affiliated companies 164
Inventory 1,466 1,423
Regulatory assets (includes $53 at 2020 and $52 at 2019 related to VIEs ) 957 946
Other (includes $32 at 2020 and $39 at 2019 related to VIEs ) 145 210
Total current assets 3,761 3,917
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 56,420 55,070
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 17,704 ) ( 17,159 )
Generation facilities to be retired, net 28 246
Net property, plant and equipment 38,744 38,157
Other Noncurrent Assets
Goodwill 3,655 3,655
Regulatory assets (includes $969 at 2020 and $989 at 2019 related to VIEs) 6,308 6,346
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 3,734 3,782
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 737 788
Other 1,164 1,049
Total other noncurrent assets 15,598 15,620
Total Assets $ 58,103 $ 57,694
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 675 $ 1,104
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 222 310
Notes payable to affiliated companies 2,373 1,821
Taxes accrued 201 46
Interest accrued 213 228
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $304 at 2020 and $54 at 2019 related to VIE s) 1,829 1,577
Asset retirement obligations 357 485
Regulatory liabilities 388 330
Other 847 902
Total current liabilities 7,105 6,803
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,361 at 2020 and $1,632 at 2019 related to V IEs) 17,625 17,907
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies 150 150
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 4,560 4,462
Asset retirement obligations 6,038 5,986
Regulatory liabilities 4,813 5,225
Operating lease liabilities 662 697
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 480 488
Other 449 383
Total other noncurrent liabilities 17,002 17,241
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100 shares authorized and outstanding at 2020 and 2019
Additional paid-in capital 9,143 9,143
Retained earnings 7,090 6,465
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 15 ) ( 18 )
Total Progress Energy, Inc. stockholders' equity 16,218 15,590
Noncontrolling interests 3 3
Total equity 16,221 15,593
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 58,103 $ 57,694

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 627 $ 577
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion (including amortization of nuclear fuel) 1,118 1,061
Equity component of AFUDC ( 24 ) ( 31 )
(Gains) Losses on sales of other assets ( 6 ) 1
Deferred income taxes 94 126
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 173 ) ( 183 )
Provision for rate refunds 2 10
(Increase) decrease in
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions ( 22 ) ( 1 )
Receivables ( 15 ) ( 42 )
Receivables from affiliated companies 34 119
Inventory ( 42 ) ( 26 )
Other current assets 102 114
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable ( 238 ) ( 196 )
Accounts payable to affiliated companies ( 88 ) ( 125 )
Taxes accrued 155 82
Other current liabilities ( 64 ) ( 162 )
Other assets ( 51 ) ( 82 )
Other liabilities ( 97 ) 24
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,312 1,266
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 1,812 ) ( 1,988 )
Purchases of debt and equity securities ( 2,602 ) ( 1,094 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities 2,588 1,089
Notes receivable from affiliated companies 164
Other ( 81 ) ( 59 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 1,743 ) ( 2,052 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 514 1,295
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 550 ) ( 1,188 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies 552 685
Other 2
Net cash provided by financing activities 516 794
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 85 8
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 126 112
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 211 $ 120
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 287 $ 278

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
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
(in millions) Capital Earnings Hedges Sale Securities Adjustments Equity Interests Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 9,143 $ 5,386 $ ( 14 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 8 ) $ 14,506 $ 2 $ 14,508
Net income 328 328 1 329
Other comprehensive income 1 1 1 3 3
Other 1 ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 9,143 $ 5,715 $ ( 13 ) $ — $ ( 8 ) $ 14,837 $ 2 $ 14,839
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 9,143 $ 6,747 $ ( 9 ) $ — $ ( 7 ) $ 15,874 $ 3 $ 15,877
Net income 344 344 344
Other comprehensive income 1 ( 1 ) 1 1 1
Distributions to noncontrolling interests ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Other ( 1 ) ( 1 ) 1
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 9,143 $ 7,090 $ ( 8 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 6 ) $ 16,218 $ 3 $ 16,221
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Net Gains Net Unrealized Total Progress
Additional (Losses) on 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, 2018 $ 9,143 $ 5,131 $ ( 12 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 7 ) $ 14,254 $ 3 $ 14,257
Net income 577 577 577
Other comprehensive income 3 1 2 6 6
Other (a) 7 ( 4 ) ( 3 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 9,143 $ 5,715 $ ( 13 ) $ — $ ( 8 ) $ 14,837 $ 2 $ 14,839
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 9,143 $ 6,465 $ ( 10 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 7 ) $ 15,590 $ 3 $ 15,593
Net income 627 627 627
Other comprehensive income 2 1 3 3
Distributions to noncontrolling interests ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Other ( 2 ) ( 2 ) 1 ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 9,143 $ 7,090 $ ( 8 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 6 ) $ 16,218 $ 3 $ 16,221

(a) Amounts in Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income primarily represent impacts to accumulated other comprehensive income due to implementation of a 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 Ended — June 30, Six Months Ended — June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues $ 1,243 $ 1,387 $ 2,581 $ 2,871
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 395 479 800 994
Operation, maintenance and other 317 357 622 692
Depreciation and amortization 257 251 544 541
Property and other taxes 44 41 91 85
Total operating expenses 1,013 1,128 2,057 2,312
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 6 5
Operating Income 236 259 529 559
Other Income and Expenses, net 19 24 41 48
Interest Expense 68 81 137 158
Income Before Income Taxes 187 202 433 449
Income Tax Expense 26 33 68 77
Net Income and Comprehensive Income $ 161 $ 169 $ 365 $ 372

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 51 $ 22
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4 at 2020 and $3 at 2019) 77 123
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10 at 2020 and $5 at 2019 ) 451 489
Receivables from affiliated companies 42 52
Inventory 980 934
Regulatory assets 526 526
Other 37 60
Total current assets 2,164 2,206
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 35,120 34,603
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 12,303 ) ( 11,915 )
Generation facilities to be retired, net 28 246
Net property, plant and equipment 22,845 22,934
Other Noncurrent Assets
Regulatory assets 4,448 4,152
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 3,023 3,047
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 367 387
Other 688 651
Total other noncurrent assets 8,526 8,237
Total Assets $ 33,535 $ 33,377
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 287 $ 629
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 153 203
Notes payable to affiliated companies 257 66
Taxes accrued 88 17
Interest accrued 102 110
Current maturities of long-term debt 1,006 1,006
Asset retirement obligations 357 485
Regulatory liabilities 306 236
Other 468 478
Total current liabilities 3,024 3,230
Long-Term Debt 7,907 7,902
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies 150 150
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 2,485 2,388
Asset retirement obligations 5,457 5,408
Regulatory liabilities 4,087 4,232
Operating lease liabilities 339 354
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 237 238
Investment tax credits 134 137
Other 105 92
Total other noncurrent liabilities 12,844 12,849
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Member's Equity 9,610 9,246
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 33,535 $ 33,377

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 365 $ 372
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of nuclear fuel) 635 634
Equity component of AFUDC ( 19 ) ( 28 )
Gains on sales of other assets ( 6 )
Deferred income taxes 60 26
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 164 ) ( 166 )
Provision for rate refunds 2 10
(Increase) decrease in
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions ( 5 ) ( 5 )
Receivables 96 58
Receivables from affiliated companies 10 ( 17 )
Inventory ( 46 ) ( 26 )
Other current assets 87 115
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable ( 260 ) ( 223 )
Accounts payable to affiliated companies ( 50 ) ( 96 )
Taxes accrued 71 53
Other current liabilities ( 16 ) ( 74 )
Other assets ( 86 ) ( 3 )
Other liabilities ( 5 ) 25
Net cash provided by operating activities 669 655
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 795 ) ( 1,115 )
Purchases of debt and equity securities ( 569 ) ( 473 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities 548 458
Other ( 21 ) ( 20 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 837 ) ( 1,150 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 20 1,270
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 13 ) ( 602 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies 191 ( 167 )
Other ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 197 500
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 29 5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 22 23
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 51 $ 28
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 95 $ 112

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2019 and 2020
Member's
(in millions) Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 8,644
Net income 169
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 8,813
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 9,450
Net income 161
Other ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 9,610
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019 and 2020
Member's
(in millions) Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 8,441
Net income 372
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 8,813
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 9,246
Net income 365
Other ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 9,610

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 Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues $ 1,250 $ 1,353 $ 2,330 $ 2,439
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 382 509 740 919
Operation, maintenance and other 269 244 514 474
Depreciation and amortization 175 175 340 340
Property and other taxes 92 103 180 196
Total operating expenses 918 1,031 1,774 1,929
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Operating Income 332 321 556 509
Other Income and Expenses, net 15 12 25 25
Interest Expense 80 83 164 165
Income Before Income Taxes 267 250 417 369
Income Tax Expense 51 49 81 72
Net Income $ 216 $ 201 $ 336 $ 297
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities ( 1 ) 1
Comprehensive Income $ 215 $ 201 $ 336 $ 298

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 20 $ 17
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5 at 2020 and $3 at 2019) 72 96
Receivables of VIEs (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9 at 2020 and $4 at 2019) 469 341
Receivables from affiliated companies 2
Notes receivable from affiliated companies 173
Inventory 486 489
Regulatory assets (includes $53 at 2020 and $52 at 2019 related to VIEs ) 432 419
Other (includes $32 at 2020 and $39 at 2019 related to VIEs ) 44 58
Total current assets 1,525 1,593
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 21,290 20,457
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 5,394 ) ( 5,236 )
Net property, plant and equipment 15,896 15,221
Other Noncurrent Assets
Regulatory assets (includes $969 at 2020 and $989 at 2019 related to VIEs) 1,860 2,194
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 711 734
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 370 401
Other 327 311
Total other noncurrent assets 3,268 3,640
Total Assets $ 20,689 $ 20,454
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 388 $ 474
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 80 131
Notes payable to affiliated companies 232
Taxes accrued 177 43
Interest accrued 67 75
Current maturities of long-term debt (includes $304 at 2020 and $54 at 2019 related to VIE s) 323 571
Regulatory liabilities 82 94
Other 372 415
Total current liabilities 1,721 1,803
Long-Term Debt (includes $1,028 at 2020 and $1,307 at 2019 related to V IEs) 7,628 7,416
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 2,181 2,179
Asset retirement obligations 581 578
Regulatory liabilities 726 993
Operating lease liabilities 323 343
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 211 218
Other 194 136
Total other noncurrent liabilities 4,216 4,447
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Member's equity 7,125 6,789
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Total equity 7,124 6,788
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 20,689 $ 20,454

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 336 $ 297
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 478 423
Equity component of AFUDC ( 6 ) ( 2 )
Losses on sales of other assets 1
Deferred income taxes 37 82
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 9 ) ( 17 )
(Increase) decrease in
Net realized and unrealized mark-to-market and hedging transactions ( 20 ) 2
Receivables ( 110 ) ( 101 )
Receivables from affiliated companies ( 2 ) 10
Inventory 4 1
Other current assets ( 11 ) 8
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable 23 27
Accounts payable to affiliated companies ( 51 ) ( 29 )
Taxes accrued 134 74
Other current liabilities ( 50 ) ( 80 )
Other assets 37 ( 77 )
Other liabilities ( 91 ) ( 8 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 699 611
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 1,016 ) ( 873 )
Purchases of debt and equity securities ( 2,033 ) ( 621 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities 2,040 631
Notes receivable from affiliated companies 173
Other ( 60 ) ( 37 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 896 ) ( 900 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 495 25
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 537 ) ( 136 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies 232 369
Other 2 3
Net cash provided by financing activities 192 261
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ( 5 ) ( 28 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 56 75
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 51 $ 47
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 192 $ 166

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses) on
Member's Available-for-Sale Total
(in millions) Equity Securities Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 6,193 $ ( 1 ) $ 6,192
Net income 201 201
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 6,394 $ ( 1 ) $ 6,393
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 6,909 $ — $ 6,909
Net income 216 216
Other comprehensive income ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 7,125 $ ( 1 ) $ 7,124
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Net Unrealized
Gains on
Member's Available-for-Sale Total
(in millions) Equity Securities Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 6,097 $ ( 2 ) $ 6,095
Net income 297 297
Other comprehensive income 1 1
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 6,394 $ ( 1 ) $ 6,393
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 6,789 $ ( 1 ) $ 6,788
Net income 336 336
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 7,125 $ ( 1 ) $ 7,124

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 Ended — June 30, Six Months Ended — June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues
Regulated electric $ 330 $ 336 $ 676 $ 691
Regulated natural gas 93 97 245 273
Total operating revenues 423 433 921 964
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 77 86 164 179
Cost of natural gas 6 10 43 64
Operation, maintenance and other 95 123 218 255
Depreciation and amortization 68 66 136 130
Property and other taxes 78 74 161 158
Total operating expenses 324 359 722 786
Operating Income 99 74 199 178
Other Income and Expenses, net 4 6 7 15
Interest Expense 25 24 49 54
Income Before Income Taxes 78 56 157 139
Income Tax Expense 12 9 26 23
Net Income and Comprehensive Income $ 66 $ 47 $ 131 $ 116

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8 $ 17
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5 at 2020 and $4 at 2019) 83 84
Receivables from affiliated companies 47 92
Notes receivable from affiliated companies 35
Inventory 129 135
Regulatory assets 32 49
Other 14 21
Total current assets 348 398
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 10,591 10,241
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 2,923 ) ( 2,843 )
Net property, plant and equipment 7,668 7,398
Other Noncurrent Assets
Goodwill 920 920
Regulatory assets 593 549
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 21 21
Other 59 52
Total other noncurrent assets 1,593 1,542
Total Assets $ 9,609 $ 9,338
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 249 $ 288
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 58 68
Notes payable to affiliated companies 79 312
Taxes accrued 210 219
Interest accrued 31 30
Asset retirement obligations 5 1
Regulatory liabilities 69 64
Other 71 75
Total current liabilities 772 1,057
Long-Term Debt 2,994 2,594
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies 25 25
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 958 922
Asset retirement obligations 77 79
Regulatory liabilities 751 763
Operating lease liabilities 20 21
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 102 100
Other 96 94
Total other noncurrent liabilities 2,004 1,979
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Common Stock, $8.50 par value, 120 million shares authorized; 90 million shares outstanding at 2020 and 2019 762 762
Additional paid-in capital 2,776 2,776
Retained earnings 276 145
Total equity 3,814 3,683
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 9,609 $ 9,338

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 131 $ 116
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 138 132
Equity component of AFUDC ( 2 ) ( 7 )
Deferred income taxes 24 45
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 5 )
Provision for rate refunds 6 3
(Increase) decrease in
Receivables 2 24
Receivables from affiliated companies 45 64
Inventory 6 2
Other current assets 8 ( 13 )
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable ( 22 ) ( 44 )
Accounts payable to affiliated companies ( 10 )
Taxes accrued ( 9 ) ( 67 )
Other current liabilities 2 2
Other assets ( 24 ) ( 18 )
Other liabilities ( 3 ) ( 15 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 292 219
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 403 ) ( 473 )
Notes receivable from affiliated companies ( 35 )
Other ( 27 ) ( 31 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 465 ) ( 504 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 397 794
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 451 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies ( 233 ) ( 71 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 164 272
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ( 9 ) ( 13 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 17 21
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 8 $ 8
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 94 $ 93

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY OHIO, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Additional Retained
Common Paid-in Earnings Total
(in millions) Stock Capital (Deficit) Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ ( 24 ) $ 3,514
Net income 47 47
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ 23 $ 3,561
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ 210 $ 3,748
Net income 66 66
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ 276 $ 3,814
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Additional Retained
Common Paid-in Earnings Total
(in millions) Stock Capital (Deficit) Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ ( 93 ) $ 3,445
Net income 116 116
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ 23 $ 3,561
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ 145 $ 3,683
Net income 131 131
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 762 $ 2,776 $ 276 $ 3,814

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended — June 30, Six Months Ended — June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues $ 617 $ 714 $ 1,309 $ 1,482
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 161 229 355 486
Operation, maintenance and other 171 188 357 377
Depreciation and amortization 134 132 266 263
Property and other taxes 20 20 42 39
Total operating expenses 486 569 1,020 1,165
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 3
Operating Income 131 148 289 317
Other Income and Expenses, net 9 8 19 27
Interest Expense 42 28 85 71
Income Before Income Taxes 98 128 223 273
Income Tax Expense 17 31 43 66
Net Income and Comprehensive Income $ 81 $ 97 $ 180 $ 207

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16 $ 25
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3 at 2020 and 2019) 44 60
Receivables from affiliated companies 59 79
Notes receivable from affiliated companies 425
Inventory 489 517
Regulatory assets 90 90
Other 45 60
Total current assets 1,168 831
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 16,736 16,305
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 5,472 ) ( 5,233 )
Net property, plant and equipment 11,264 11,072
Other Noncurrent Assets
Regulatory assets 1,113 1,082
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 56 57
Other 251 234
Total other noncurrent assets 1,420 1,373
Total Assets $ 13,852 $ 13,276
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 204 $ 201
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 74 87
Notes payable to affiliated companies 30
Taxes accrued 46 49
Interest accrued 64 58
Current maturities of long-term debt 503 503
Asset retirement obligations 172 189
Regulatory liabilities 51 55
Other 104 112
Total current liabilities 1,218 1,284
Long-Term Debt 3,950 3,404
Long-Term Debt Payable to Affiliated Companies 150 150
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 1,195 1,150
Asset retirement obligations 643 643
Regulatory liabilities 1,655 1,685
Operating lease liabilities 54 55
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 150 148
Investment tax credits 170 164
Other 12 18
Total other noncurrent liabilities 3,879 3,863
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Member's Equity 4,655 4,575
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 13,852 $ 13,276

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 180 $ 207
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 267 265
Equity component of AFUDC ( 12 ) ( 9 )
Deferred income taxes 38 60
Payments for asset retirement obligations ( 28 ) ( 17 )
(Increase) decrease in
Receivables 19 5
Receivables from affiliated companies 20 39
Inventory 28 ( 41 )
Other current assets 13 48
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable 22 26
Accounts payable to affiliated companies ( 13 ) ( 17 )
Taxes accrued 4 ( 18 )
Other current liabilities ( 22 ) ( 13 )
Other assets ( 29 ) ( 33 )
Other liabilities ( 6 ) 15
Net cash provided by operating activities 481 517
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 456 ) ( 443 )
Purchases of debt and equity securities ( 14 ) ( 14 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt and equity securities 7 11
Notes receivable from affiliated companies ( 425 )
Other ( 16 ) ( 21 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 904 ) ( 467 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 544
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 60 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies ( 30 ) ( 2 )
Distributions to parent ( 100 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 414 ( 62 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ( 9 ) ( 12 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 25 24
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 16 $ 12
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 83 $ 84

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2019 and 2020
Member's
(in millions) Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 4,449
Net income 97
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 4,546
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 4,674
Net income 81
Distributions to parent ( 100 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 4,655
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019 and 2020
Member's
(in millions) Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 4,339
Net income 207
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 4,546
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 4,575
Net income 180
Distributions to parent ( 100 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 4,655

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 Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Revenues $ 197 $ 209 $ 709 $ 788
Operating Expenses
Cost of natural gas 53 65 215 338
Operation, maintenance and other 79 83 159 163
Depreciation and amortization 43 42 88 84
Property and other taxes 12 13 24 25
Total operating expenses 187 203 486 610
Operating Income 10 6 223 178
Other Income and Expenses, net 16 6 28 12
Interest Expense 33 21 60 43
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes ( 7 ) ( 9 ) 191 147
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense ( 9 ) ( 2 ) 11 32
Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 2 $ ( 7 ) $ 180 $ 115

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) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6 at 2020 and 2019) $ 102 $ 241
Receivables from affiliated companies 14 10
Inventory 29 72
Regulatory assets 118 73
Other 54 28
Total current assets 317 424
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost 8,701 8,446
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 1,715 ) ( 1,681 )
Net property, plant and equipment 6,986 6,765
Other Noncurrent Assets
Goodwill 49 49
Regulatory assets 280 290
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 22 24
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates 85 83
Other 278 121
Total other noncurrent assets 714 567
Total Assets $ 8,017 $ 7,756
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 138 $ 215
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 36 3
Notes payable to affiliated companies 200 476
Taxes accrued 28 24
Interest accrued 34 33
Current maturities of long-term debt 160
Regulatory liabilities 97 81
Other 56 67
Total current liabilities 749 899
Long-Term Debt 2,619 2,384
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 763 708
Asset retirement obligations 17 17
Regulatory liabilities 1,078 1,131
Operating lease liabilities 21 23
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 7 3
Other 141 148
Total other noncurrent liabilities 2,027 2,030
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Common stock, no par value: 100 shares authorized and outstanding at 2020 and 2019 1,310 1,310
Retained earnings 1,312 1,133
Total equity 2,622 2,443
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 8,017 $ 7,756

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)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 180 $ 115
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 89 85
Equity component of AFUDC ( 9 )
Deferred income taxes 17 40
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates ( 4 ) ( 4 )
Provision for rate refunds ( 24 ) 9
(Increase) decrease in
Receivables 154 168
Receivables from affiliated companies ( 4 ) 5
Inventory 42 37
Other current assets ( 69 ) ( 17 )
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable ( 68 ) ( 70 )
Accounts payable to affiliated companies 33 14
Taxes accrued 5 ( 61 )
Other current liabilities ( 4 ) 10
Other assets ( 13 ) ( 9 )
Other liabilities 7 ( 2 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 332 320
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures ( 438 ) ( 480 )
Contributions to equity method investments ( 16 )
Notes receivable from affiliated companies ( 16 )
Other ( 11 ) ( 6 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 449 ) ( 518 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 394 596
Payments for the redemption of long-term debt ( 350 )
Notes payable to affiliated companies ( 277 ) ( 198 )
Capital contributions from parent 150
Net cash provided by financing activities 117 198
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ —
Supplemental Disclosures:
Significant non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures $ 98 $ 115

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 — Common Retained Total
(in millions) Stock Earnings Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 1,160 $ 1,053 $ 2,213
Net loss ( 7 ) ( 7 )
Contribution from parent 150 150
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 1,310 $ 1,046 $ 2,356
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 1,310 $ 1,310 $ 2,620
Net income 2 2
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 1,310 $ 1,312 $ 2,622
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020
Common Retained Total
(in millions) Stock Earnings Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 1,160 $ 931 $ 2,091
Net income 115 115
Contribution from parent 150 150
Balance at June 30, 2019 $ 1,310 $ 1,046 $ 2,356
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 1,310 $ 1,133 $ 2,443
Net income 180 180
Other ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 1,310 $ 1,312 $ 2,622

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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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.

Registrant Applicable Notes — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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, 2019 .

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 11 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.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on global health and economic environments. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, and President Trump proclaimed that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constitutes a national emergency. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the Duke Energy Registrants during 2020 and beyond is uncertain, and the Duke Energy Registrants are monitoring developments closely. The company incurred approximately $ 34 million and $ 40 million of incremental COVID-19 costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, included in Operation, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These costs were primarily bad debt expense, personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies. Further the company experienced approximately another $ 25 million of waived late payment fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 . See Notes 3 , 5 , 11 , 12 and 15 for additional information as well as steps taken to mitigate the impacts to our business and customers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Included in Other within Current Assets on the Piedmont Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are income taxes receivable of $ 22 million and $ 14 million as of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively, and prepaid assets of $ 19 million and $ 3 million as of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. The income taxes receivable relates to increases of net operating losses for Piedmont and intercompany tax settlements. The prepaid assets relate to natural gas storage injections and inventory transfers classified as prepaid assets until winter season when the gas is moved to Inventory on the Piedmont Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under certain agreements.

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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

During the second quarter of 2020, Duke Energy recorded a current liability related to the abandonment of ACP within Current Liabilities in the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment. The liability represents Duke Energy's obligation to fund ACP's obligations of outstanding debt and satisfy ARO requirements to restore construction sites. As a result, Liabilities associated with unconsolidated affiliates is $ 920 million , and exceeds 5% of Total current liabilities on the Duke Energy Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 . See Notes 3 , 4 and 11 for further information.

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

Duke Energy maintains a controlling financial interest in certain less than wholly owned nonregulated 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 Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) method in allocating income 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 over the IRS recapture period, 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 income or loss allocated to each owner for the reporting period. The following table presents cash received for the sale of noncontrolling interest to tax equity members and allocated losses to noncontrolling tax equity members utilizing the HLBV method for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 .

(in millions) Three Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Cash received for the sale of noncontrolling interest to tax equity members $ 60 $ 187 $ 163 $ 193
Allocated losses to noncontrolling tax equity members utilizing the HLBV method 79 83 128 90

Other operating agreements of Duke Energy's subsidiaries with noncontrolling interest allocate profit and loss based on their pro rata shares of the ownership interest in the respective subsidiary. Therefore, Duke Energy allocates net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss of these subsidiaries to the owners based on their pro rata shares .

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

Duke Energy, Progress Energy and Duke Energy Florida have restricted cash balances related primarily to collateral assets, escrow deposits and VIEs. See Notes 9 and 11 for additional information. Restricted cash amounts are included in Other within Current Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the components of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Duke Duke
Duke Progress Energy Duke Progress Energy
Energy Energy Florida Energy Energy Florida
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 341 $ 78 $ 20 $ 311 $ 48 $ 17
Other 193 31 31 222 39 39
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other 107 102 40 39
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 641 $ 211 $ 51 $ 573 $ 126 $ 56

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INVENTORY

Provisions for inventory write-offs were not material at June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 . The components of inventory are presented in the tables below.

June 30, 2020 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 $ 2,220 $ 769 $ 1,014 $ 682 $ 333 $ 83 $ 254 $ 5
Coal 776 271 257 189 68 13 234
Natural gas, oil and other fuel 293 40 195 109 85 33 1 24
Total inventory $ 3,289 $ 1,080 $ 1,466 $ 980 $ 486 $ 129 $ 489 $ 29
December 31, 2019 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 $ 2,297 $ 768 $ 1,038 $ 686 $ 351 $ 79 $ 318 $ 5
Coal 586 187 186 138 48 15 198
Natural gas, oil and other fuel 349 41 199 110 90 41 1 67
Total inventory $ 3,232 $ 996 $ 1,423 $ 934 $ 489 $ 135 $ 517 $ 72

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The following new accounting standard was adopted by the Duke Energy Registrants in 2020 .

Current Expected Credit Losses. In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance for credit losses. Duke Energy adopted the new accounting guidance for credit losses effective January 1, 2020, using the modified retrospective method of adoption, which does not require restatement of prior year results. Duke Energy did not adopt any practical expedients.

Duke Energy recognizes allowances for credit losses based on management's estimate of losses expected to be incurred over the lives of certain assets or guarantees. Management monitors credit quality, changes in expected credit losses and the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on a forward-looking basis. Management reviews the risk of loss periodically as part of the existing assessment of collectability of receivables.

Duke Energy reviews the credit quality of its counterparties as part of its regular risk management process and requires credit enhancements, such as deposits or letters of credit, as appropriate and as allowed by regulators.

Duke Energy recorded cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles related to the adoption of new credit loss standard, for allowances for credit losses of trade and other receivables, insurance receivables and financial guarantees. These amounts are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Receivables, Receivables of VIEs, Other Noncurrent Assets and Other Noncurrent Liabilities. See Notes 4 and 12 for more information.

Duke Energy recorded an adjustment for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle due to the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2020, as shown in the table below:

January 1, 2020 Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Piedmont
Total pretax impact to Retained Earnings $ 120 $ 16 $ 2 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1

The following new accounting standard has been issued but not yet adopted by the Duke Energy Registrants as of June 30, 2020 .

Reference Rate Reform. In March 2020, the FASB issued new accounting guidance for reference rate reform. This guidance is elective and provides expedients to facilitate financial reporting for the anticipated transition away from the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank reference rates by the end of 2021. The optional expedients are effective for modification of existing contracts or new arrangements executed between March 12, 2020, through December 31, 2022.

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Duke Energy has variable-rate debt and manages interest rate risk by entering into financial contracts including interest rate swaps that are generally indexed to LIBOR. Impacted financial arrangements extending beyond 2021 may require contractual amendment or termination to fully adapt to a post-LIBOR environment. Duke Energy is assessing these financial arrangements and is evaluating the use of optional expedients outlined in the new accounting guidance. Alternative index provisions are also being assessed and incorporated into new financial arrangements that extend beyond 2021. The full outcome of the transition away from LIBOR cannot be determined at this time, but is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements.

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. In 2020, Duke Energy evaluated recoverability of a renewable merchant plant 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 asset was not impaired because the carrying value of $ 155 million approximates the aggregate estimated future cash flows and therefore further testing was not required. A continued decline in energy market pricing would likely result in a future impairment. Duke Energy retained 51 % ownership interest in this facility following the 2019 transaction to sell a minority interest in certain renewable assets.

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 National Methanol Company.

Business segment information is presented in the following tables. Segment assets presented exclude intercompany assets.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Commercial Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Renewables Segments Other Eliminations Total
Unaffiliated revenues $ 5,026 $ 265 $ 123 $ 5,414 $ 7 $ — $ 5,421
Intersegment revenues 8 24 32 19 ( 51 )
Total revenues $ 5,034 $ 289 $ 123 $ 5,446 $ 26 $ ( 51 ) $ 5,421
Segment income (loss) (a) $ 753 $ ( 1,576 ) $ 90 $ ( 733 ) $ ( 84 ) $ — $ ( 817 )
Less: Noncontrolling interests (c) 90
Add: Preferred stock dividend 15
Net Loss $ ( 892 )
Segment assets $ 136,724 $ 13,072 $ 6,386 $ 156,182 $ 3,874 $ ( 7 ) $ 160,049
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Commercial Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Renewables Segments Other Eliminations Total
Unaffiliated revenues $ 5,467 $ 282 $ 118 $ 5,867 $ 6 $ — $ 5,873
Intersegment revenues 8 24 32 19 ( 51 )
Total revenues $ 5,475 $ 306 $ 118 $ 5,899 $ 25 $ ( 51 ) $ 5,873
Segment income (loss) $ 809 $ 40 $ 86 $ 935 $ ( 115 ) $ — $ 820
Less: Noncontrolling interests (c) 84
Add: Preferred stock dividend 12
Net Income $ 748

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Commercial Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Renewables Segments Other Eliminations Total
Unaffiliated revenues $ 10,200 $ 905 $ 252 $ 11,357 $ 13 $ — $ 11,370
Intersegment revenues 17 48 65 36 ( 101 )
Total revenues $ 10,217 $ 953 $ 252 $ 11,422 $ 49 $ ( 101 ) $ 11,370
Segment income (loss) (a)(b) $ 1,458 $ ( 1,327 ) $ 147 $ 278 $ ( 196 ) $ — $ 82
Less: Noncontrolling interests (c) 138
Add: Preferred stock dividend 54
Net Loss $ ( 2 )
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Commercial Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Renewables Segments Other Eliminations Total
Unaffiliated revenues $ 10,788 $ 1,014 $ 224 $ 12,026 $ 10 $ — $ 12,036
Intersegment revenues 16 48 64 36 ( 100 )
Total revenues $ 10,804 $ 1,062 $ 224 $ 12,090 $ 46 $ ( 100 ) $ 12,036
Segment income (loss) $ 1,559 $ 266 $ 99 $ 1,924 $ ( 204 ) $ — $ 1,720
Less: Noncontrolling interests (c) 91
Add: Preferred stock dividend 12
Net Income $ 1,641

(a) Gas Utilities and Infrastructure includes $ 2.0 billion of pretax costs related to the abandonment of its ACP investment recorded within Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Notes 1, 3 and Note 11 for additional information.

(b) Other includes a $ 98 million reversal, included in Operations, maintenance and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, of 2018 severance costs due to the partial settlement of the Duke Energy Carolina's 2019 North Carolina rate case. See Note 3 for additional information.

(c) Includes the allocation of losses to noncontrolling tax equity members. See Note 1 for additional information.

Duke Energy Ohio

Duke Energy Ohio has two reportable segments, Electric Utilities and Infrastructure and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure. The remainder of Duke Energy Ohio's operations is presented as Other.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Segments Other Eliminations Total
Total revenues $ 330 $ 93 $ 423 $ — $ — $ 423
Segment income/Net (loss) income $ 44 $ 23 $ 67 $ ( 1 ) $ — $ 66
Segment assets $ 6,378 $ 3,213 $ 9,591 $ 26 $ ( 8 ) $ 9,609
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 — Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Segments Other Total
Total revenues $ 336 $ 97 $ 433 $ — $ 433
Segment income/Net (loss) income $ 31 $ 17 $ 48 $ ( 1 ) $ 47

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 — Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Segments Other Total
Total revenues $ 676 $ 245 $ 921 $ — $ 921
Segment income/Net (loss) income $ 74 $ 59 $ 133 $ ( 2 ) $ 131
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 — Electric Gas Total
Utilities and Utilities and Reportable
(in millions) Infrastructure Infrastructure Segments Other Total
Total revenues $ 691 $ 273 $ 964 $ — $ 964
Segment income/Net (loss) income $ 67 $ 52 $ 119 $ ( 3 ) $ 116

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

COVID-19 Filings

North Carolina

On March 10, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 116 declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 19, 2020, the NCUC issued an order directing that utilities under its jurisdiction suspend disconnections for nonpayment of utility bills during the state of emergency (as defined by Executive Order No. 116) and allow for customers to enter into payment arrangements to pay off arrearages accumulated during the state of emergency after the end of the state of emergency. Additionally, to help mitigate the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their customers, on March 19, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a request with the NCUC seeking authorization to waive: (1) any late payment charges incurred by a residential or nonresidential customer, effective March 21, 2020; (2) the application of fees for checks returned for insufficient funds for residential and nonresidential customers; (3) the reconnection charge when a residential or nonresidential customer seeks to have service restored for those customers whose service was recently disconnected for nonpayment and to work with customers regarding the other requirements to restore service, including re-establishment of credit; and (4) the fees and charges associated with the use of credit cards or debit cards to pay residential electric utility bills, effective March 21, 2020. The NCUC granted the companies’ request on March 20, 2020.

On March 31, 2020, the governor issued Executive Order No. 124, which, in addition to requiring the steps in the NCUC order noted above, stated that nothing in Executive Order No. 124 shall relieve a customer of its obligation to pay bills for receipt of utility services provided. Executive Order No. 124 remains in effect for 60 days unless otherwise rescinded or replaced with a superseding Executive Order. On May 30, 2020, the governor issued Executive Order No. 142, which extended effective period for Executive Order No. 124 to July 29, 2020. Executive Order No. 142 was not extended.

On July 10, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a petition with the NCUC for clarification regarding when they may begin working with customers on establishing payment arrangements for arrears accumulated since March 13, 2020. On July 29, 2020, the NCUC issued its Order Lifting Disconnection Moratorium and Allowing Collection of Arrearages Pursuant to Special Repayment Plans. The order contained the following: 1) public utilities may resume customer disconnections due to nonpayment for bills first rendered on or after September 1, 2020, after appropriate notice; 2) the late fee moratorium will continue through the end of the state of emergency or until further order of the commission; 3) Duke Energy utilities may reinstate fees for checks returned for insufficient funds as well as transaction fees for use of credit cards or debit cards for bills first rendered on or after September 1, 2020; and 4) no sooner than September 1, 2020, the collection of past-due or delinquent accounts accrued up to and including August 31, 2020, may proceed subject to conditions.

Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a joint petition on August 7, 2020, with the NCUC for deferral treatment of incremental costs and waived customer fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

South Carolina

On March 13, 2020, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order No. 2020-08 declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also issued a letter on March 14, 2020, to the ORS Executive Director regarding the suspension of disconnection of essential utility services for nonpayment. On March 18, 2020, the PSCSC issued an order approving such waivers, and also approved waivers for regulations related to late fees and reconnect fees. The PSCSC's order also required utilities to track the financial impacts of actions taken pursuant to such waivers for possible reporting to the PSCSC.

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On April 30, 2020, the ORS requested the PSCSC grant a waiver of the applicable regulations to allow customers the flexibility to obtain deferred payment plans longer than six months for past-due amounts. On May 5, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed responsive comments stating that while utility bills will remain due, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress do not plan to immediately reinstitute disconnection upon the expiration of the state of emergency and intend to work through a potential grace period as economic recovery begins. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress also concurred with the observation of the ORS that reduced usage is impacting the fixed-cost recovery and revenue assumptions included in rates. Those costs include not only ongoing operational and financing costs necessary to serve customers, but also the borrowings necessary to support extended payment arrangements that will be an important part of emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress will continue to track such costs, lost revenues and potential cost savings for future evaluation by the PSCSC.

Additionally, on May 8, 2020, the ORS filed a motion for the PSCSC to solicit comments from utilities and interested stakeholders regarding measures to be taken to mitigate impacts of COVID-19 on utility customers and require recordkeeping. In a detailed motion, the ORS specifically asked the PSCSC to: (1) solicit input from utilities regarding the temporary mitigation measures to address COVID-19; (2) request utilities to inform the PSCSC of the plans utilities have to return to normalized operations; (3) require utilities to track revenue impacts, incremental costs and savings related to COVID-19 and file the findings with the PSCSC on a quarterly basis; and (4) include any other matters that the PSCSC believes should be addressed. On May 14, 2020, the PSCSC adopted the ORS' motion.

On May 13, 2020, the ORS filed a letter with the PSCSC that included a request from Governor McMaster that utilities proceed with developing and implementing plans for phasing in normal business operations. On May 14, 2020, the PSCSC conditionally vacated the regulation waivers regarding termination of service and suspension of disconnect fees. Prior to termination, utilities are to refer past-due customers to local organizations for assistance and/or deferred payment arrangements. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a report on June 30, 2020, as required by PSCSC order, reporting revenue impact, costs and savings related to COVID-19 to date. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are evaluating a filing with the PSCSC for deferral treatment of incremental costs and waived customer fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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 . On February 28, 2018, Duke Energy Carolinas and the North Carolina Public Staff (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 % and a capital structure of 52 % equity and 48 % debt. On June 22, 2018, the NCUC issued an order approving the Stipulation of Partial Settlement and requiring a revenue reduction.

The North Carolina Attorney General and other parties separately filed Notices of Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court. On August 8, 2018, the Public Staff filed a Notice of Cross Appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court. 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. Appellant briefs were filed on April 26, 2019. The Appellee response briefs were filed on September 25, 2019. Oral arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court were held on March 11, 2020. 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 represented an approximate 6 % increase in annual base revenues. The gross rate case revenue increase request was $ 445 million , which was 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 a rate increase was 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 requested rates be effective no later than August 1, 2020. The NCUC established a procedural schedule with an evidentiary hearing to begin on March 23, 2020. On March 16, 2020, in consideration of public health and safety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a motion with the NCUC seeking a suspension of the procedural schedule in the rate case, including issuing discovery requests, and postponement of the evidentiary hearing for 60 days. Also on March 16, 2020, the NCUC issued an Order Postponing Hearing and Addressing Procedural Matters, which postponed the evidentiary hearing until further order by the commission.

On March 25, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff filed an Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement, which is subject to review and approval of the NCUC, resolving certain issues in the base rate proceeding. Major components of the settlement included:

• Removal of deferred storm costs from the rate case;

• Filing a petition seeking to securitize the deferred storm costs within 120 days of a commission order in this rate case regarding the reasonableness and prudency of the storm costs;

• Agreement of certain assumptions to demonstrate the quantifiable benefits to customers of a securitization financing; and

• Agreement on certain accounting matters, including recovery of employee incentives, severance, aviation costs and executive compensation.

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On May 6, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff filed a joint motion requesting that the NCUC issue an order scheduling one consolidated evidentiary hearing to consider the companies’ applications for net rate increases. On June 17, 2020, the NCUC issued an order adopting procedures for the expert witness hearings to take place in three phases: 1) a hearing on issues common to both rate cases conducted remotely; 2) a hearing on Duke Energy Carolinas specific rate case issues conducted in person, followed immediately by; 3) a hearing on Duke Energy Progress specific rate case issues conducted in person. On July 24, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas filed its request for approval of its notice to customers required to implement temporary rates. On July 27, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a joint motion with Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff notifying the commission that the parties reached a joint partial settlement with the Public Staff and requesting a postponement of the evidentiary hearing until August 24, 2020. The NCUC granted the joint motion on July 27, 2020. Also on July 27, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a letter stating that it intended to update its temporary rates calculation to reflect the terms of the partial settlement.

On July 31, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff filed a Second Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement (Second Partial Settlement), which is subject to review and approval of the NCUC, resolving certain remaining issues in the base rate proceeding. Major components of the Second Partial Settlement included:

• A return on equity of 9.6 % and a capital structure of 52 % equity and 48 % debt;

• Agreement on amortization over a five-year period for unprotected federal EDIT flowbacks to customers;

• Agreement on the inclusion of plant in service and other revenue requirement updates through May 31, 2020, subject to Public Staff review. Annual revenue requirement associated with the May 31 update is estimated at $ 45 million ; and

• Settlement on certain grid deferral projects of $ 0.8 billion and agreement to withdraw Duke Energy Carolinas' request for deferral of remaining grid projects of $ 0.5 billion .

The remaining items to be litigated at hearing include recovery of deferred coal ash compliance costs that are subject to asset retirement obligation accounting, implementation of new depreciation rates and amortization of the hydro station sale. As a result of the additional settlement terms, the NCUC ordered the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress remote, consolidated evidentiary hearing to be delayed until August 24, 2020.

On August 4, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas, filed an amended motion for approval of its amended notice to customers, seeking to exercise its statutory right to implement temporary rates subject to refund on or after August 24, 2020. The revenue requirement to be recovered, subject to refund, through the temporary rates is based on and consistent with the base rate component of the Second Partial Settlement with the Public Staff and excludes the items to be litigated noted above. Duke Energy Carolinas will not begin the amortization or implementation of these items until a final order is issued in the rate case and new base rates are implemented. These items will also be excluded when determining whether a refund of amounts collected through these temporary rates is needed. In addition, Duke Energy Carolinas also seeks authorization to place a temporary decrement EDIT Rider into effect, concurrent with the temporary base rate change. The temporary rate changes are not final rates and remain subject to the NCUC's determination of the just and reasonable rates to be charged by Duke Energy Carolinas on a permanent basis. The NCUC approved the August 4, 2020 amended temporary rates motion on August 6, 2020.

Duke Energy Carolinas expects the NCUC to issue an order on its net rate increase by the end of the year. 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 .

After hearings in March 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 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 31, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas filed a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration of that order contending substantial rights of Duke Energy Carolinas were prejudiced by unlawful, arbitrary and capricious rulings by the commission on certain issues presented in the proceeding. On June 19, 2019, the PSCSC issued a Directive denying Duke Energy Carolinas' request to rehear or reconsider the commission's rulings on certain issues presented in the proceeding including coal ash remediation and disposal costs, return on equity and the recovery of a return on deferred operation and maintenance expenses. An order detailing the commission's decision in the Directive was issued on October 18, 2019. Duke Energy Carolinas filed a notice of appeal on November 15, 2019, with the Supreme Court of South Carolina. On November 20, 2019, the South Carolina Energy Users Committee filed a Notice of Appeal and the ORS filed a Notice of Cross Appeal with the Supreme Court of South Carolina. On February 12, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas and the ORS filed a joint motion to extend briefing schedule deadlines, which was approved by the Supreme Court of South Carolina on February 20, 2020. On March 10, 2020, the ORS filed a consent motion requesting withdrawal of their appeal, which was granted by the Supreme Court of South Carolina on April 30, 2020. Initial briefs were filed on April 21, 2020, which included the South Carolina Energy User's Committee brief arguing that the PSCSC erred in allowing Duke Energy Carolinas' recovery of costs related to the Lee Nuclear Station. Response briefs were filed on July 6, 2020, and reply briefs are due on August 11, 2020. Based on legal analysis and the filing of the appeal, Duke Energy Carolinas has not recorded an adjustment for its deferred coal ash costs. Duke Energy Carolinas cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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 was subsequently adjusted to $ 420 million . 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 % and a capital structure of 52 % equity and 48 % debt. On February 23, 2018, the NCUC issued an order approving the stipulation. The Public Staff, the North Carolina Attorney General and the Sierra Club filed notes of appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court.

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. Appellant briefs were filed on April 26, 2019. The Appellee response briefs were filed on September 25, 2019. Oral arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court were held on March 11, 2020. 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 represented an approximate 12.3 % increase in annual base revenues. The gross rate case revenue increase request was $ 586 million , which was 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 was 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. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 24, 2020, the NCUC suspended the procedural schedule and postponed the previously scheduled evidentiary hearing on this matter indefinitely. On April 7, 2020, the NCUC issued an order partially resuming the procedural schedule requiring intervenors to file direct testimony on April 13, 2020. Public Staff filed supplemental direct testimony on April 23, 2020. Duke Energy Progress filed rebuttal testimony on May 4, 2020.

On June 2, 2020, Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff filed an Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement, which is subject to review and approval of the NCUC, resolving certain issues in the base rate proceeding. Major components of the settlement included:

• Removal of deferred storm costs from the rate case;

• Filing a petition seeking to securitize the deferred storm costs within 120 days of a commission order in this rate case regarding the reasonableness and prudency of the storm costs;

• Agreement of certain assumptions to demonstrate the quantifiable benefits to customers of a securitization financing;

• Agreement that the Asheville CC project is complete and in service and agreement on the amount to be included in rate base; and

• Agreement on certain accounting matters, including recovery of employee incentives, severance, aviation costs and executive compensation.

On May 6, 2020, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff filed a joint motion requesting that the NCUC issue an order scheduling one consolidated evidentiary hearing to consider the companies’ applications for net rate increases. On June 17, 2020, the NCUC issued an order adopting procedures for the expert witness hearings to take place in three phases: 1) a hearing on issues common to both rate cases conducted remotely; 2) a hearing on Duke Energy Carolinas specific rate case issues conducted in person, followed immediately by; 3) a hearing on Duke Energy Progress specific rate case issues conducted in person. On July 27, 2020, Duke Energy Progress filed a joint motion with Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff notifying the commission that the parties reached a joint partial settlement with the Public Staff and requesting a postponement of the evidentiary hearing until August 24, 2020. The NCUC granted the joint motion on July 27, 2020.

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On July 31, 2020, Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff filed a Second Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement (Second Partial Settlement), which is subject to review and approval of the NCUC, resolving certain remaining issues in the base rate proceeding. Major components of the Second Partial Settlement included:

• A return on equity of 9.6 % and a capital structure of 52 % equity and 48 % debt;

• Agreement on amortization over a five-year period for unprotected federal EDIT flowbacks to customers;

• Agreement on the inclusion of plant in service and other revenue requirement updates through May 31, 2020, subject to Public Staff review. Annual revenue requirement associated with the May 31 update is estimated at $ 25 million ; and

• Settlement on certain grid deferral projects of $ 0.5 billion and agreement to withdraw Duke Energy Progress' request for deferral of remaining grid projects of $ 0.5 billion .

The remaining items to be litigated at hearing include recovery of deferred coal ash compliance costs that are subject to asset retirement obligation accounting and implementation of new depreciation rates. As a result of the additional settlement terms, the NCUC ordered the Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas remote, consolidated evidentiary hearing to be delayed until August 24, 2020.

On August 7, 2020, Duke Energy Progress filed a motion for approval of notice required to implement temporary rates , seeking to exercise its statutory right to implement temporary rates subject to refund on or after September 1, 2020. The revenue requirement to be recovered subject to refund through the temporary rates is based on and consistent with the terms of the base rate component of the settlement agreements with the Public Staff and excludes items to be litigated noted above. Duke Energy Progress will not begin the amortization or implementation of these items until a final determination is issued in the rate case and new base rates are implemented. These items will also be excluded when determining whether a refund of amounts collected through these temporary rates is needed. In addition, Duke Energy Progress also seeks authorization to place a temporary decrement EDIT Rider into effect, concurrent with the temporary base rate change. The temporary rate changes are not final rates and remain subject to the NCUC's determination of the just and reasonable rates to be charged by Duke Energy Progress on a permanent basis.

Duke Energy Progress expects the NCUC to issue an order on its net rate increase by the end of the year. 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. Total estimated incremental operation and maintenance expenses incurred to repair and restore the system are approximately $ 165 million with an additional $ 4 million in capital investments made for restoration efforts. Approximately $ 139 million and $ 179 million of the operation and maintenance expenses are deferred in Regulatory assets within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. A request for an accounting order to defer incremental storm costs associated with Hurricane Dorian was included in Duke Energy Progress' October 30, 2019, general rate case filing with the NCUC. Terms of the June 2, 2020, Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement removed incremental storm costs from the general rate case. A petition seeking to securitize these costs will be filed within 120 days of an NCUC order in the general rate case. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

On February 7, 2020, a petition was filed with the PSCSC in the 2019 storm deferrals docket requesting deferral of approximately $ 22 million in operation and maintenance expenses to an existing storm deferral balance previously approved by the PSCSC. The PSCSC voted to approve the request on March 4, 2020, and issued a final order on April 7, 2020. On July 1, 2020, Duke Energy Progress filed a supplemental true up reducing the actual costs to $ 17 million .

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 .

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;

• Approval of a $ 17 million decrease to base rates to reflect the change in ongoing tax expense, primarily the reduction in the federal income tax rate from 35% to 21%;

• 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%.

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As a result of the order, revised customer rates were effective June 1, 2019. On May 31, 2019, Duke Energy Progress filed a Petition for Rehearing or Reconsideration of that order contending substantial rights of Duke Energy Progress were prejudiced by unlawful, arbitrary and capricious rulings by the commission on certain issues presented in the proceeding. On June 19, 2019, the PSCSC issued a Directive denying Duke Energy Progress' request to rehear or reconsider the commission's rulings on certain issues presented in the proceeding including coal ash remediation and disposal costs, return on equity and the recovery of a return on deferred operation and maintenance expenses, but allowing additional litigation-related costs. As a result of the Directive allowing litigation-related costs, customer rates were revised effective July 1, 2019. An order detailing the commission's decision in the Directive was issued on October 18, 2019. Duke Energy Progress filed a notice of appeal on November 15, 2019, with the Supreme Court of South Carolina. The ORS filed a Notice of Cross Appeal on November 20, 2019. On February 12, 2020, Duke Energy Progress and the ORS filed a joint motion to extend briefing schedule deadlines, which was approved by the Supreme Court of South Carolina on February 20, 2020. On March 10, 2020, the ORS filed a consent motion requesting withdrawal of their appeal, which was granted by the Supreme Court of South Carolina on April 30, 2020. Initial briefs were filed on April 21, 2020. Response briefs were filed on July 6, 2020, and reply briefs are due on August 11, 2020. Based on legal analysis and the filing of the appeal, Duke Energy Progress has not recorded an adjustment for its deferred coal ash costs. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Western Carolinas Modernization Plan

Duke Energy Progress retired the 376 -MW Asheville coal-fired plant on January 29, 2020, at which time the net book value, including associated ash basin closure costs, of $ 214 million was transferred from Generation facilities to be retired, net to Regulatory assets within Current Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On December 27, 2019, Asheville Combined Cycle Unit 5 Combustion Turbine and Unit 6 Steam Turbine Generator and the common systems that serve combined cycle units went into commercial operation. Duke Energy Progress placed the Unit 7 Combustion Turbine into commercial operation in simple-cycle mode on January 15, 2020. The Unit 8 Steam Turbine Generator went into commercial operation on April 5, 2020. On June 2, 2020, Duke Energy Progress filed a request with the PSCSC for an accounting order for the deferral of post-in-service costs incurred in connection with the addition of the Asheville combined cycle generating plant. The petition requested the PSCSC issue an accounting order authorizing Duke Energy Progress to defer post-in-service costs including the Asheville combined cycle’s depreciation expense, property taxes, incremental O&M and carrying costs at WACC of approximately $ 8 million annually. On June 17, 2020, the PSCSC voted to approve the petition and issued its final order on July 6, 2020.

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, which was approved with certain conditions on May 10, 2019. A hearing to update the NCUC on the status of the project was held on March 5, 2020. Construction began in May 2020 with commercial operation expected to begin in December 2020.

FERC Return on Equity Complaint

On October 11, 2019, North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA) filed a complaint at the FERC against Duke Energy Progress pursuant to Section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA). Duke Energy Progress provides NCEMPA with service under the Full Requirements Power Purchase Agreement (FRPPA). The complaint alleges that the 11 % stated return on equity (ROE) component contained in the FRPPA’s demand formula rate is unjust and unreasonable. On July 16, 2020, the FERC set this matter for hearing and settlement judge procedures and established a refund effective date of October 11, 2019. In its order setting the matter for settlement, the FERC allowed for variation to the base transmission-related ROE methodology developed in Order No. 569-A, through the introduction of “specific facts and circumstances” involving the parties to this case. It is Duke Energy Progress’ view that, in consideration of the specific facts and circumstances of risks under the provisions of the FRPPA, the stated 11 % ROE applied to NCEMPA’s metered billing demand is just and reasonable. Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Duke Energy Florida

COVID-19 Filings

On March 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 20-51 directing the State Health Officer of Florida to declare a public health emergency in Florida related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor then issued a second Executive Order No. 20-52 on March 9, 2020, in which he declared a state of emergency in Florida and directed the Director of the Division of Emergency Management to implement the state’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The governor issued additional Executive Orders – Nos. 2020-68, 2020-69, 2020-71, 2020-72 and 2020-83 – in response to the ongoing health care emergency that, among other things, suspended the in-person public meeting requirements for state agencies and local governments and directed the state surgeon general to issue public health advisories to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, advising against gatherings of 10 or more persons. On March 19, 2020, Duke Energy Florida filed a request to modify its tariff to allow it to waive late fees for customers, and on April 6, 2020, the FPSC issued an order approving the request. Duke Energy Florida had already voluntarily waived reconnect fees and credit card fees, and is not disconnecting customers for nonpayment. On April 2, 2020, Duke Energy Florida filed a petition with the FPSC to accelerate a $ 78 million fuel cost refund to customers in the month of May 2020. Typically, the refund would be made over the course of 2021. The FPSC approved the petition on April 28, 2020.

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Storm Restoration Cost Recovery

Duke Energy Florida filed a petition with the FPSC on April 30, 2019, to recover $ 223 million of estimated retail incremental storm restoration costs for Hurricane Michael, consistent with the provisions in the 2017 Settlement, and the FPSC approved the petition on June 11, 2019. The FPSC also approved allowing Duke Energy Florida to use the tax savings resulting from the Tax Act to recover these storm costs in lieu of implementing a storm surcharge. Approved storm costs are currently expected to be fully recovered by approximately year-end 2021. On November 22, 2019, Duke Energy Florida filed a petition for approval of actual retail recoverable storm restoration costs related to Hurricane Michael in the amount of $ 191 million plus interest. On May 19, 2020, Duke Energy Florida filed a supplemental true up reducing the actual retail recoverable storm restoration costs related to Hurricane Michael by approximately $ 3 million , resulting in a total request to recover $ 188 million actual retail recoverable storm restoration costs, plus interest. An Order Establishing Procedure was issued on January 30, 2020, and hearings are scheduled to begin September 15, 2020. Approximately $ 163 million and $ 204 million of these costs are included in Regulatory assets within Current Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Duke Energy Florida filed a petition with the FPSC on December 19, 2019, to recover $ 169 million of estimated retail incremental storm restoration costs for Hurricane Dorian, consistent with the provisions in the 2017 Settlement and the FPSC approved the petition on February 24, 2020. Approved storm costs are currently expected to be recovered over a 12-month period with rates effective in March 2020 and subject to true up. The final actual amount will be filed later in 2020 and the FPSC will hold a hearing to determine the final amount of incremental costs. Approximately $ 95 million and $ 167 million of these costs are included in Regulatory assets within Current Assets and Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, respectively, representing recoverable costs under the FPSC’s storm rule and Duke Energy Florida's OATT formula rates. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Clean Energy Connection

On July 1, 2020, Duke Energy Florida petitioned the FPSC for approval of a voluntary solar program. The program consists of 10 new solar generating facilities with combined capacity of approximately 750 MW. The program allows participants to support cost effective solar development in Florida. Participants will pay a subscription fee based on per kilowatt-subscriptions and receive a credit on their bill based on the generation associated with their portion of the solar portfolio. The estimated cost of the 10 new solar generation facilities is approximately $ 1 billion over the next four years , and this investment will be included in base rates offset by the revenue from the subscription fees. The credits will be included for recovery in the fuel cost recovery clause. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which was received on April 1, 2020, 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. The FPSC held the hearing on July 7-9, 2020, and is expected to vote on the petition at its August 18 Agenda Conference. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Storm Protection Plan

On April 10, 2020, Duke Energy Florida filed its initial Storm Protection Plan (SPP) with the FPSC. The SPP outlines storm protection programs over a 10-year planning period intended to enhance the existing infrastructure for the purpose of reducing restoration costs and reducing outage times associated with extreme weather conditions therefore improving overall service reliability. The FPSC will hold a hearing to determine whether to approve, deny, or approve the SPP with modifications beginning on August 10, 2020. On July 31, 2020, Duke Energy Florida entered into a settlement with certain intervenors in support of this filing. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Duke Energy Ohio

Duke Energy Ohio COVID-19 Filing

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 9, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine issued Executive Order No. 2020-01D declaring a state of emergency in the state of Ohio. The PUCO issued an order directing utilities to cease disconnections for nonpayment and waive late payment and reconnection fees and to minimize direct customer contact. The PUCO also directed utilities to maintain flexible payment plans and tariff interpretations to assist customers during this crisis and to seek any regulatory waivers, if necessary. In response, Duke Energy Ohio has ceased all disconnections except for safety-related concerns and is waiving late payment and reconnection fees. On March 19, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed its compliance plan with the PUCO and sought waiver of several regulations to minimize direct customer contact. On May 4, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed a motion to suspend payment rules to enable proactive outreach to residential customers offering additional options for managing their utility bills. PUCO found the proposal to address the state of emergency and the accompanying waivers reasonable and directed Duke Energy Ohio to work with the PUCO Staff on a comprehensive plan for resumption of activities and operations, to be filed 45 days before resumption of activities. The transition plan was filed on June 26, 2020, and approved by the PUCO on July 29, 2020.

On April 16, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application for a Reasonable Arrangement to temporarily lower the minimum bill for demand-metered commercial and industrial customers. On June 17, 2020, the PUCO denied Duke Energy Ohio's application for a reasonable arrangement and ordered the Duke Energy Ohio to work with the PUCO Staff on payment arrangements for impacted nonresidential customers.

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On May 11, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed with the PUCO a request seeking deferral of incremental costs incurred, as well as specific miscellaneous lost revenues using existing bad debts and uncollectible riders already in place for both electric and natural gas operations. Duke Energy Ohio would subsequently file for rider recovery at a later date. On June 17, 2020, the PUCO approved Duke Energy Ohio’s deferral application. The commission denied the accrual of carrying costs and ordered Duke Energy Ohio to also track potential savings experienced as a result of COVID-19.

Duke Energy Kentucky COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 6, 2020, Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order No. 2020-215 declaring a state of emergency in the commonwealth of Kentucky. The KPSC issued an order directing utilities to cease disconnections for nonpayment and waive late payment. The KPSC also directed utilities to maintain flexible payment plans and tariff interpretations to assist customers during this crisis and to seek any regulatory waivers if necessary. In response, Duke Energy Kentucky has ceased all disconnections except for safety-related concerns and is waiving late payment and reconnection fees. On June 23, 2020, the KPSC issued data requests to all jurisdictional utilities seeking information on customer bill impacts, arrearages, bad debt and incremental costs and savings due to COVID-19. Responses were filed on July 21, 2020. Duke Energy Kentucky cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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 April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio, along with certain intervenors, filed a Stipulation and Recommendation (Stipulation) with the PUCO resolving that 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 approved new rider mechanisms relating to costs incurred to enhance the customer experience and transform the grid and a service reliability rider for vegetation management. On September 13, 2019, and September 16, 2019, Interstate Gas Supply/Retail Supply Association and the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), respectively, filed appeals to the Supreme Court of Ohio claiming the PUCO’s order was in error. On March 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed OCC's appeal. On April 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed all remaining appeals of the PUCO's December 19, 2018 order approving the stipulation. The case has been resolved.

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 % . On April 13, 2018, Duke Energy Ohio, along with certain intervenors, filed the Stipulation with the PUCO including 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 Power Future Initiatives Rider (formerly 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. On September 13, 2019, and September 16, 2019, Interstate Gas Supply/Retail Supply Association and the OCC, respectively, filed appeals to the Supreme Court of Ohio claiming the PUCO’s order was in error. On March 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed OCC's appeal. On April 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed all remaining appeals of the PUCO's December 19, 2018 order approving the stipulation. The case has been resolved.

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, 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. On September 13, 2019, and September 16, 2019, Interstate Gas Supply/Retail Supply Association and the OCC filed appeals to the Supreme Court of Ohio claiming the PUCO’s order was in error. On March 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed OCC's appeal. On April 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed all remaining appeals of the PUCO's December 19, 2018 order approving the stipulation. The case has been resolved.

On July 23, 2019, House Bill 6 (HB6) was signed into law that became effective January 1, 2020. Among other things, the bill allows for funding of two nuclear generating facilities located in Northern Ohio through a charge on utility bills owned by Energy Harbor (f/k/a FirstEnergy Solutions), repeal of energy efficiency mandates, and 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. In July 2020, legislation to repeal HB 6 has been proposed in both the Ohio House and Senate. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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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. 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. On February 26, 2020, the PUCO issued an order directing utilities to wind down their demand-side management programs by September 30, 2020, and to terminate the programs by December 31, 2020, in response to changes in Ohio law that eliminated Ohio's energy efficiency mandates. On March 27, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed an Application for Rehearing seeking clarification on the final true up and reconciliation process after 2020. On April 22, 2020, the PUCO granted rehearing for further consideration.

On June 8, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application to implement a voluntary energy efficiency program portfolio to commence on January 1, 2021. The application proposes a mechanism for recovery of program costs, lost margins and a shared savings incentive mechanism similar to those previously approved by the PUCO. On June 17, 2020, the PUCO, on its own motion, struck Duke Energy Ohio’s proposal to include a shared savings mechanism in its plan finding such incentives are not permissible or supportable under Ohio law. On June 26, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio withdrew its application.

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) and that construction of the pipeline extension is expected to be completed before the 2021/2022 winter season. An evidentiary hearing for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need concluded on April 11, 2019. Briefs were filed on May 13, 2019, and reply briefs were filed on June 10, 2019. On November 21, 2019, the OPSB approved Duke Energy Ohio's application subject to 41 conditions on construction. Applications for rehearing were filed by several stakeholders on December 23, 2019, arguing that the OPSB approval was incorrect. On February 20, 2020, the OPSB denied the rehearing requests. On April 15, 2020, Joint Appellants filed a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court of Ohio of the OPSB’s decision approving Duke Energy Ohio’s Central Corridor application. On June 4, 2020, the OPSB filed a motion to dismiss claims raised by one of the Joint Appellants and to suspend the briefing schedule while the court considers the motion to dismiss. On August 5, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed one of the Joint Appellants from the appeal and established a new briefing schedule, with appellants' briefs due in 20 days. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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 has collected approximately $ 55 million in environmental remediation costs between 2009 through 2012 through Rider 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. On March 29, 2019, Duke Energy Ohio filed its annual application to recover incremental remediation expense for the calendar year 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. An evidentiary hearing concluded on November 21, 2019. Initial briefs were filed on January 17, 2020, and reply briefs were filed on February 14, 2020. Duke Energy Ohio cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

On March 31, 2020, Duke Energy Ohio filed its annual application to recover incremental remediation expense for the calendar year 2019 seeking recovery of approximately $ 39 million in remediation costs incurred during 2019. On July 23, 2020, the staff recommended a disallowance of approximately $ 4 million for work the staff believes occurred in areas not authorized for recovery. Additionally, the staff recommended insurance proceeds, net of litigation costs and attorney fees, should be reimbursed to customers and not be held by Duke Energy Ohio until all investigation and remediation is complete. 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 the deferral of 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.

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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 . On January 31, 2020, Duke Energy Kentucky filed rebuttal testimony updating its rate increase calculations to approximately $ 44 million . Hearings concluded on February 20, 2020, and briefing was completed March 20, 2020. On April 27, 2020, the KPSC issued its decision approving a $ 24 million increase for Duke Energy Kentucky with a 9.25 % return on equity. The KPSC denied Duke Energy Kentucky’s major storm deferral mechanism and EV and battery storage pilots. The KPSC approved Duke Energy Kentucky’s Green Source Advantage tariff. New customer rates were effective on May 1, 2020. On May 18, 2020, Duke Energy Kentucky filed its motion for rehearing and on June 4, 2020, the motion was granted in part and denied in part by the KPSC. On August 6, 2020, Duke Energy Kentucky submitted a letter to the commission submitting the case for decision without hearing. On August 6, 2020, the Kentucky Attorney General also filed a letter requesting to submit the rehearing case for decision without hearing. The Attorney General’s letter also stated that the commission’s reduction to the company’s forecasted capital in its initial order was overstated and should be corrected, resulting in an approximate $ 5 million increase in the company’s revenue requirement. Duke Energy Kentucky cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Duke Energy Indiana

COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 6, 2020, Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order No. 20-02, which by law expired in 30 days unless extended, declaring a public health disaster emergency in the state of Indiana. Subsequently, the governor issued Executive Orders Nos. 20-17, 20-25, 20-30 and 20-34, each renewing the public health disaster emergency declaration for an additional 30 days, which is currently extended through September 2, 2020. All other Executive Orders issued since March 6, 2020, (Nos. 20-04 – 20-16) were renewed for the same 30-day period, provided they were supplements to Executive Order No. 20-02. Executive Order No. 20-05 was issued on March 19, 2020, requiring utilities in the state to suspend disconnections of utility service. Duke Energy Indiana had already voluntarily suspended all disconnections and is waiving late payment fees and check return fees. The utility is also waiving credit card fees for residential customers.

On May 8, 2020, Duke Energy Indiana, along with other Indiana utilities, filed a request with the IURC for approval of deferral treatment for costs and revenue reductions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The utilities requested initial deferral approval in July 2020, with individual subdockets for each utility to be established for consideration of utility-specific cost and revenue impacts, cost recovery timing and customer payment plans. On June 29, 2020, the IURC issued an order in Phase 1 wherein it extended the disconnection moratorium for jurisdictional utilities until August 14, 2020, along with requiring six month payment arrangements, waiver of late fees, reconnection fees, convenience fees and deposits. The IURC permitted jurisdictional utilities to use regulatory accounting for any impacts associated with the prohibition on utility disconnections, waiver or exclusion of certain utility fees (i.e., late fees, convenience fees, deposits, and reconnection fees), the use of expanded payment arrangements to aid customers, and for COVID-19 related uncollectible and incremental bad debt expense. The IURC did not permit recovery of lost revenues due to load reduction or carrying costs. In Phase 2 filings, individual utilities may choose to request regulatory accounting for other COVID-19 related operation and maintenance costs wherein evidence of the impact of any costs or offsetting savings can be presented and considered in an evidentiary hearing. Duke Energy Indiana cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

2019 Indiana Rate Case

On July 2, 2019, Duke Energy Indiana filed a general rate case with the IURC for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $ 395 million . The rebuttal case, filed on December 4, 2019, updated the requested revenue requirement to result in a 15.6 % or $ 396 million average retail rate increase, including the impacts of the Utility Receipts Tax. Hearings concluded on February 7, 2020. On June 29, 2020, the IURC issued the order in the rate case approving a revenue increase of $ 146 million before certain adjustments and ratemaking refinements. The order provided for an overall cost of capital of 5.7 % based on a 9.7 % return on equity and a 53 % equity component of the capital structure, and approved Duke Energy Indiana’s requested forecasted rate base of $ 10.2 billion as of December 31, 2020, including the Edwardsport IGCC Plant. The IURC reduced Duke Energy Indiana’s request by slightly more than $ 200 million , when accounting for the utility receipts tax and other adjustments. Approximately 50 % of the reduction is due to a prospective change in depreciation and use of regulatory asset for the end-of-life inventory at retired generating plants, approximately 20 % is due to the approved 9.7 % return on equity versus requested 10.4 % and approximately 20 % is related to miscellaneous earnings neutral adjustments. The rates were effective July 30, 2020. Several groups filed notices of appeal of the IURC order on July 29, 2020. Duke Energy Indiana cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

2020 Indiana Coal Ash Recovery Case

In Duke Energy Indiana’s rate case, the IURC approved coal ash basin closure costs expended through 2018 including financing costs as a regulatory asset and included in rate base. The IURC opened a subdocket to deal with the post-2018 coal ash related expenditures. Duke Energy Indiana filed testimony on April 15, 2020, in the coal ash subdocket requesting recovery for the post-2018 coal ash basin closure costs for plans that have been approved by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management as well as continuing deferral, with carrying costs, on the balance. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2020, and an order is expected in the first quarter of 2021. Duke Energy Indiana cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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Piedmont

COVID-19 Filings

North Carolina

On March 10, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 116 declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 19, 2020, the NCUC issued on order directing that utilities under its jurisdiction suspend disconnections for nonpayment of utility bills during the state of emergency (as defined by Executive Order No. 116) and allow for customers to enter into payment arrangements to pay off arrearages accumulated during the state of emergency after the end of the state of emergency. Additionally, to help mitigate the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their customers, on March 19, 2020, Piedmont filed a request with the NCUC seeking authorization to waive: (1) any late payment charges incurred by a residential or nonresidential customer, effective March 21, 2020; (2) the application of fees for checks returned for insufficient funds for residential and nonresidential customers; (3) the reconnection charge when a residential or nonresidential customer seeks to have service restored for those customers whose service was recently disconnected for nonpayment and to work with customers regarding the other requirements to restore service, including re-establishment of credit; and (4) the fees and charges associated with the use of credit cards or debit cards to pay residential electric utility bills, effective March 21, 2020. The NCUC granted Piedmont’s request on March 20, 2020.

On March 31, 2020, the governor issued Executive Order No. 124, which, in addition to requiring the steps in the NCUC order noted above, stated that nothing in Executive Order No. 124 shall relieve a customer of its obligation to pay bills for receipt of utility services provided. Executive Order No. 124 remains in effect for 60 days unless otherwise rescinded or replaced with a superseding Executive Order. On May 30, 2020, the governor issued Executive Order No. 142, which extended effective period for Executive Order No. 124 to July 29, 2020. Executive Order No. 142 was not extended.

On July 10, 2020, Piedmont filed a petition with the NCUC for clarification regarding when they may begin working with customers on establishing payment arrangements for arrears accumulated since March 13, 2020. On July 29, 2020, the NCUC issued its Order Lifting Disconnection Moratorium and Allowing Collection of Arrearages Pursuant to Special Repayment Plans. The order contained the following: 1) public utilities may resume customer disconnections due to nonpayment for bills first rendered on or after September 1, 2020, after appropriate notice; 2) the late fee moratorium will continue through the end of the state of emergency or until further order of the commission; 3) Duke Energy utilities may reinstate fees for checks returned for insufficient funds as well as transaction fees for use of credit cards or debit cards for bills first rendered on or after September 1, 2020; and 4) no sooner than September 1, 2020, the collection of past due or delinquent accounts accrued up to and including August 31, 2020, may proceed subject to conditions. Piedmont cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

South Carolina

On March 13, 2020, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order No. 2020-08 declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also issued a letter on March 14, 2020, to the ORS Executive Director regarding the suspension of disconnection of essential utility services for nonpayment. On March 18, 2020, the PSCSC issued an order approving such waivers, and also approved waivers for regulations related to late fees and reconnect fees. The PSCSC's order also required utilities to track the financial impacts of actions taken pursuant to such waivers for possible reporting to the PSCSC.

On April 30, 2020, the ORS requested the PSCSC grant a waiver of the applicable regulations to allow customers the flexibility to obtain deferred payment plans longer than six months for past-due amounts. On May 5, 2020, Piedmont filed responsive comments stating that while utility bills will remain due, Piedmont does not plan to immediately reinstitute disconnection upon the expiration of the state of emergency and intends to work through a potential grace period as economic recovery begins. Piedmont also concurred with the observation of the ORS that reduced usage is impacting the fixed-cost recovery and revenue assumptions included in rates. Those costs include not only ongoing operational and financing costs necessary to serve customers, but also the borrowings necessary to support extended payment arrangements that will be an important part of emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Piedmont will continue to track such costs, lost revenues and potential cost savings for future evaluation by the PSCSC.

Additionally, on May 8, 2020, the ORS filed a motion for the PSCSC to solicit comments from utilities and interested stakeholders regarding measures to be taken to mitigate impacts of COVID-19 on utility customers and require recordkeeping. In a detailed motion, the ORS specifically asked the PSCSC to: (1) solicit input from utilities regarding the temporary mitigation measures to address COVID-19; (2) request utilities to inform the PSCSC of the plans utilities have to return to normalized operations; (3) require utilities to track revenue impacts, incremental costs and savings related to COVID-19 and file the findings with the PSCSC on a quarterly basis; and (4) include any other matters that the PSCSC believes should be addressed. On May 14, 2020, the PSCSC adopted the ORS' motion.

On May 13, 2020, the ORS filed a letter with the PSCSC that included a request from Governor McMaster that utilities proceed with developing and implementing plans for phasing in normal business operations. On May 14, 2020, the PSCSC conditionally vacated the regulation waivers regarding termination of service and suspension of disconnect fees. Prior to termination, utilities are to refer past-due customers to local organizations for assistance and/or deferred payment arrangements. Piedmont filed a report on June 30, 2020, as required by PSCSC order, reporting revenue impact, costs and savings related to COVID-19 to date. Piedmont cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

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Tennessee

On March 12, 2020, Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 14 declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to help mitigate the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their customers, on March 20, 2020, Piedmont filed a request with the TPUC seeking authorization to waive, effective March 21, 2020: (1) any late payment charges incurred by a residential or nonresidential customer; (2) the application of fees for checks returned for insufficient funds for residential and nonresidential customers; and (3) the reconnection charge when a residential or nonresidential customer seeks to have service restored for those customers whose service was recently disconnected for nonpayment and to work with customers regarding the other requirements to restore service, including re-establishment of credit. The TPUC granted Piedmont’s request by Order issued March 31,2020. The Order also stated that customers were not relieved of their obligation to pay for utility services received.

2020 Tennessee Rate Case

On July 2, 2020, Piedmont filed an application with the TPUC, its first general rate case in Tennessee in nine years, for a rate increase for retail customers of approximately $ 30 million , which represents an approximate 15 % increase in annual revenues. The rate increase is driven by significant infrastructure upgrade investments since its previous rate case. Approximately half of the plant additions being added to rate base are categories of capital investment not covered under the IMR mechanism, which was approved in 2013. An evidentiary hearing is expected to be scheduled for fall 2020, and a decision and revised customer rates are expected to become effective January 1, 2021. Piedmont cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS

Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC

On September 2, 2014, Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, 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 was designed to meet, in part, the needs identified by Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Piedmont. Dominion would have been responsible for building and operating the ACP pipeline and holds a leading ownership percentage in ACP of 53 % , following the purchase in March 2020 of Southern Company Gas' 5 % ownership interest. Duke Energy owns a 47 % interest, which is accounted for as an equity method investment through its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment.

On April 15, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Montana granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in Northern Plains Resource Council v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (Northern Plains), vacating USACE’s Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) and remanding it to USACE for consultation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. In Northern Plains, the court ruled that NWP 12 was unlawful because USACE did not consult under the ESA with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service prior to NWP 12’s reissuance in 2017. Because NWP 12 has been vacated and its application enjoined, USACE currently has suspended verification of any new or pending applications under NWP 12 until further court action clarifies the situation.

On May 28, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling that limited the NWP 12 vacatur to energy infrastructure projects. In July 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an order allowing other new oil and gas pipeline projects to use the NWP 12 process pending appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; however, that did not decrease the uncertainty associated with an eventual ruling. Together, these rulings indicated that the timeline to reinstate the necessary water crossing permits for ACP would likely cause further delays and cost increases.

On July 5, 2020, Dominion announced a sale of substantially all of its gas transmission and storage segment assets, operations core to the ACP pipeline project.

As a result of the uncertainty created by the NWP 12 rulings, the potential impact on the cost and schedule for the project, the ongoing legal challenges and the risk of additional legal challenges and delays through the construction period and Dominion’s decision to sell substantially all of its gas transmission and storage segment assets, Duke Energy's Board of Directors and management decided that it was not prudent to continue to invest in the project. On July 5, 2020, Duke Energy and Dominion announced the cancellation of the ACP pipeline.

As a result, Duke Energy recorded a pretax charge to earnings of approximately $ 2.0 billion for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, within Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates on the Duke Energy Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The tax benefit associated with this abandonment was $ 374 million and is recorded in Income Tax (Benefit) Expense on the Duke Energy Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additional charges of less than $ 100 million are expected to be recorded within the next 12 months as ACP incurs obligations to exit operations.

As part of the pretax charge to earnings of approximately $ 2.0 billion , Duke Energy established a $ 920 million current liability related to the abandonment of ACP within Current Liabilities in the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment. The liability represents Duke Energy's obligation of approximately $ 860 million to fund ACP's outstanding debt and approximately $ 60 million to satisfy ARO requirements to restore construction sites.

See Notes 1 , 4 and 11 for additional information regarding this transaction.

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Potential Coal Plant Retirements

The Subsidiary Registrants periodically file integrated resource plans (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. 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. Dollar amounts in the table below are included in Net property, plant and equipment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 , and exclude capitalized asset retirement costs.

Capacity Remaining Net — Book Value
(in MW) (in millions)
Duke Energy Carolinas
Allen Steam Station Units 1-3 (a) 585 $ 145
Duke Energy Indiana
Gallagher Units 2 and 4 (b) 280 116
Gibson Units 1-5 (c) 3,132 1,690
Cayuga Units 1-2 (c) 1,005 953
Total Duke Energy 5,002 $ 2,904

(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, included proposed depreciation rates reflecting retirement dates from 2026 to 2038. These updated retirement dates were approved by the IURC as part of the rate case order issued on June 29, 2020.

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 $ 693 million and $ 1.2 billion , respectively, included in Net property, plant and equipment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020.

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 Duke Energy Registrants.

Remediation Activities

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

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The following table contains 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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Reserves for Environmental Remediation
Duke Energy $ 55 $ 58
Duke Energy Carolinas 10 11
Progress Energy 14 16
Duke Energy Progress 5 4
Duke Energy Florida 8 9
Duke Energy Ohio 19 19
Duke Energy Indiana 5 4
Piedmont 7 8

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 $ 59
Duke Energy Carolinas 11
Duke Energy Ohio 42

LITIGATION

Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress

Coal Ash Insurance Coverage Litigation

In March 2017, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a civil action in North Carolina Business 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. In February and March 2020, the court heard arguments on numerous cross motions filed by the parties to seek legal determinations concerning several insurance related defenses raised by the insurance providers. On June 5, 2020, the court issued four rulings in favor of Duke Energy's legal positions in the coal ash recovery litigation proceedings. Due to COVID-19, the court has issued a new scheduling order and the trial is now scheduled for January 2022. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Duke Energy Carolinas

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 June 30, 2020 , there were 118 asserted claims for non-malignant cases with cumulative relief sought of up to $ 27 million , and 59 asserted claims for malignant cases with cumulative relief sought of up to $ 20 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 $ 590 million at June 30, 2020 , and $ 604 million at December 31, 2019 . 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 2039 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 2039 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 $ 747 million in excess of the self-insured retention. Receivables for insurance recoveries were $ 742 million at June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 . 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.

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Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida

Spent Nuclear Fuel Matters

On June 18, 2018, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida sued the U.S. in the U.S. Court of Federal 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 in the amount of $ 100 million and $ 203 million for Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida, respectively. Discovery is ongoing and a trial is expected to occur in 2021.

Duke Energy Florida

Power Purchase Dispute Arbitration

Duke Energy Florida, on behalf of its customers, entered into a power purchase contract for the purchase of firm capacity and energy from a qualified facility. Duke Energy Florida determined the qualified facility did not perform in accordance with the power purchase contract, and Duke Energy Florida terminated the power purchase contract. The qualified facility counterparty filed a confidential American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitration demand, challenging the termination of the power purchase contract and seeking damages. Duke Energy Florida denies liability and is vigorously defending the arbitration claim. The final arbitration hearing is scheduled for December 2020. Duke Energy Florida cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Duke Energy Indiana

Coal Ash Basin Closure Plan Appeal

On January 27, 2020, Hoosier Environmental Council filed a Petition for Administrative Review with the Indiana Office of Environmental Adjudication (the court) challenging the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s December 10, 2019, partial approval of Duke Energy Indiana’s ash pond closure plan. On March 11, 2020, Duke Energy Indiana filed a Motion to Dismiss. On May 5, 2020, the court entered an order denying that motion. The parties are engaged in discovery and a hearing is scheduled for February 22, 2021. Duke Energy Indiana cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Other Litigation and Legal Proceedings

The Duke Energy Registrants are involved in other legal, tax and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which involve significant amounts. The Duke Energy Registrants believe the final disposition of these proceedings will not have a material effect on their results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

The table below presents recorded reserves based on management’s best estimate of probable loss for legal matters, excluding asbestos-related reserves discussed above. Reserves are classified on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other within Other Noncurrent Liabilities and Other within Current Liabilities. The reasonably possible range of loss in excess of recorded reserves is not material, other than as described above.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Reserves for Legal Matters
Duke Energy $ 60 $ 62
Duke Energy Carolinas 3 2
Progress Energy 52 55
Duke Energy Progress 9 12
Duke Energy Florida 23 22
Piedmont 1 1

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 uncapped 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.

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As described in Note 1, Duke Energy adopted the new guidance for credit losses effective January 1, 2020, using the modified retrospective method of adoption, which does not require restatement of prior year reported results. The reserve for credit losses for insurance receivables based on adoption of the new standard is $ 15 million for Duke Energy and Duke Energy Carolinas as of June 30, 2020 . Insurance receivables are evaluated based on the risk of default and the historical losses, current conditions and expected conditions around collectability. Management evaluates the risk of default annually based on payment history, credit rating and changes in the risk of default from credit agencies.

As of June 30, 2020 , Duke Energy recognized $ 860 million related to the guarantees of ACP's outstanding debt of which $ 95 million was previously recognized due the adoption of new guidance for credit losses effective January 1, 2020. This reserve is included within Other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Notes 1, 3 and 11 for more information. The remaining reserve for credit losses for financial guarantees of $ 4 million as of June 30, 2020 , is included within Other noncurrent liabilities on the Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management considers financial guarantees for evaluation under this standard based on the anticipated amount outstanding at the time of default. The reserve for credit losses is based on the evaluation of the contingent components of financial guarantees. Management evaluates the risk of default, exposure and length of time remaining in the period for each contract.

5 . DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DEBT ISSUANCES

The following table summarizes significant debt issuances (in millions).

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Maturity Interest Duke Energy Energy Energy Energy Energy
Issuance Date Date Rate Energy (Parent) Carolinas Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Unsecured Debt
May 2020 (a) Jun 2030 2.450 % $ 500 $ 500 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
May 2020 (b) Jun 2050 3.350 % 400 400
First Mortgage Bonds
January 2020 (c) Feb 2030 2.450 % 500 500
January 2020 (c) Aug 2049 3.200 % 400 400
March 2020 (d) Apr 2050 2.750 % 550 550
May 2020 (b) Jun 2030 2.125 % 400 400
June 2020 (b) Jun 2030 1.750 % 500 500
Total issuances $ 3,250 $ 500 $ 900 $ 500 $ 400 $ 550 $ 400

(a) Debt issued to repay $ 500 million borrowing made under Duke Energy (Parent) revolving credit facility in March 2020, and for general corporate purposes.

(b) Debt issued to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.

(c) Debt issued to repay at maturity $ 450 million first mortgage bonds due June 2020 and for general corporate purposes.

(d) Debt issued to repay at maturity $ 500 million first mortgage bonds due July 2020 and to pay down short-term debt.

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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 June 30, 2020
Unsecured Debt
Duke Energy Progress December 2020 0.986 % (a) $ 700
Progress Energy, Inc January 2021 4.400 % 500
Duke Energy (Parent) May 2021 0.924 % (a) 500
Piedmont June 2021 4.240 % 160
Secured Debt
Duke Energy Florida April 2021 1.384 % (a) 250
First Mortgage Bonds
Duke Energy Indiana July 2020 3.750 % 500
Duke Energy Progress September 2020 0.498 % (a) 300
Duke Energy Carolinas June 2021 3.900 % 500
Other (b) 346
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 3,756

(a) Debt has a floating interest rate.

(b) Includes finance lease obligations, amortizing debt and small bullet maturities.

AVAILABLE CREDIT FACILITIES

Master Credit Facility

In March 2020, Duke Energy amended its existing $ 8 billion Master Credit Facility to extend the termination date to March 2025 . The Duke Energy Registrants, excluding Progress Energy, 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.

The table below includes the current borrowing sublimits and available capacity under these credit facilities.

June 30, 2020
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Energy Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy (Parent) Carolinas Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Facility size (a) $ 8,000 $ 2,650 $ 1,500 $ 1,250 $ 800 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600
Reduction to backstop issuances
Commercial paper (b) ( 2,480 ) ( 1,248 ) ( 389 ) ( 323 ) ( 156 ) ( 79 ) ( 150 ) ( 135 )
Outstanding letters of credit ( 47 ) ( 40 ) ( 3 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 )
Tax-exempt bonds ( 81 ) ( 81 )
Available capacity under the Master Credit Facility $ 5,392 $ 1,362 $ 1,108 $ 925 $ 644 $ 521 $ 369 $ 463

(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.

Term Loan Facility

In response to market volatility and ongoing liquidity impacts from COVID-19, in March 2020, Duke Energy (Parent) entered into a $ 1.5 billion , 364-day Term Loan Credit Agreement, borrowing the full $ 1.5 billion available on March 19, 2020. The term loan contains a provision for increasing the amount available for borrowing by up to $ 500 million . Duke Energy (Parent) exercised this provision on March 27, 2020, borrowing an additional $ 188 million . Proceeds were used to reduce outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. Refer to Note 1 for additional information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Other Credit Facilities

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Facility size Amount drawn
Duke Energy (Parent) Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility (a) $ 1,000 $ 500
Duke Energy Progress Term Loan Facility 700 700

(a) In March 2020, Duke Energy (Parent) drew down the remaining $ 500 million . In May 2020, Duke Energy (Parent) repaid $ 500 million with proceeds of May 2020 unsecured debt issuance.

6 . GOODWILL

Duke Energy

The following table presents the goodwill by reportable segment included on Duke Energy's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 .

(in millions) Electric Utilities — and Infrastructure Gas Utilities — and Infrastructure Commercial — 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 June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 .

Progress Energy

Progress Energy's Goodwill is included in the Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment and there are no accumulated impairment charges.

Piedmont

Piedmont's Goodwill is included in the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment and there are no accumulated impairment charges.

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7 . 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.

(in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019
Duke Energy Carolinas
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 196 $ 197 $ 330 $ 409
Indemnification coverages (b) 5 5 10 10
Joint Dispatch Agreement (JDA) revenue (c) 3 17 10 40
JDA expense (c) 20 20 44 113
Intercompany natural gas purchases (d) 10 3 16 7
Progress Energy
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 189 $ 183 $ 335 $ 359
Indemnification coverages (b) 9 10 18 19
JDA revenue (c) 20 20 44 113
JDA expense (c) 3 17 10 40
Intercompany natural gas purchases (d) 19 19 38 38
Duke Energy Progress
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 113 $ 108 $ 188 $ 214
Indemnification coverages (b) 5 4 9 8
JDA revenue (c) 20 20 44 113
JDA expense (c) 3 17 10 40
Intercompany natural gas purchases (d) 19 19 38 38
Duke Energy Florida
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 76 $ 75 $ 147 $ 145
Indemnification coverages (b) 4 6 9 11
Duke Energy Ohio
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 77 $ 83 $ 161 $ 168
Indemnification coverages (b) 1 1 2 2
Duke Energy Indiana
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 92 $ 93 $ 198 $ 190
Indemnification coverages (b) 2 1 4 3
Piedmont
Corporate governance and shared service expenses (a) $ 37 $ 37 $ 71 $ 69
Indemnification coverages (b) 1 1
Intercompany natural gas sales (d) 29 22 54 45
Natural gas storage and transportation costs (e) 6 6 12 11

(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 LNG Company, LLC, Hardy Storage Company, LLC and Cardinal Pipeline Company, LLC 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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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, such as pipeline lease arrangements, 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 11 , certain trade receivables have been sold by Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana to CRC, an affiliate formed by a subsidiary of Duke Energy. The proceeds obtained from the sales of receivables are largely cash but do include a subordinated note from CRC for a portion of the purchase price.

Intercompany Income Taxes

Duke Energy and the Subsidiary Registrants file a consolidated federal income tax return and other state and jurisdictional returns. The Subsidiary Registrants have a tax sharing agreement with Duke Energy for the allocation of consolidated tax liabilities and benefits. Income taxes recorded represent amounts the Subsidiary Registrants would incur as separate C-Corporations. The following table includes the balance of intercompany income tax receivables and payables for the Subsidiary Registrants.

Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
June 30, 2020
Intercompany income tax receivable $ — $ 63 $ — $ — $ — $ 10 $ 23
Intercompany income tax payable 19 7 51 1
December 31, 2019
Intercompany income tax receivable $ — $ 125 $ 28 $ — $ 9 $ 28 $ 13
Intercompany income tax payable 5 2

8 . 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 accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , 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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The following table shows notional amounts of outstanding derivatives related to interest rate risk.

June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio
Cash flow hedges $ 650 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Undesignated contracts 1,477 400 1,050 1,050 27
Total notional amount (a) $ 2,127 $ 400 $ 1,050 $ 1,050 $ — $ 27
December 31, 2019 Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio
Cash flow hedges $ 993 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Undesignated contracts 1,277 450 800 250 550 27
Total notional amount (a) $ 2,270 $ 450 $ 800 $ 250 $ 550 $ 27

(a) Duke Energy includes amounts related to consolidated VIEs of $ 650 million in cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2020 , and $ 693 million in cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2019 .

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.

June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy
Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Electricity (GWh) 28,179 4,405 23,774
Natural gas (millions of dekatherms) 707 147 165 165 4 391
December 31, 2019 Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy
Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Electricity (GWh) 15,858 1,887 13,971
Natural gas (millions of dekatherms) 704 130 160 160 3 411

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. The Duke Energy Florida NDTF liquidated the options in April 2020, and received proceeds of approximately $ 7 million .

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LOCATION AND FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES RECOGNIZED ON THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

The following tables show the fair value and balance sheet location of derivative instruments. Although derivatives subject to master netting arrangements are netted on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, the fair values presented below are shown gross and cash collateral on the derivatives has not been netted against the fair values shown.

Derivative Assets June 30, 2020 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 $ 20 $ 2 $ 1 $ 1 $ — $ 3 $ 10 $ 4
Noncurrent 7 5 2 2
Total Derivative Assets – Commodity Contracts $ 27 $ 7 $ 3 $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ 10 $ 4
Interest Rate Contracts
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ 3 $ — $ — $ — $ —
Noncurrent 2 2 2
Total Derivative Assets – Interest Rate Contracts $ 5 $ — $ 5 $ 5 $ — $ — $ — $ —
Total Derivative Assets $ 32 $ 7 $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ 3 $ 10 $ 4
Derivative Liabilities June 30, 2020 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 $ 55 $ 29 $ 17 $ 17 $ — $ — $ 1 $ 7
Noncurrent 138 8 32 16 98
Total Derivative Liabilities – Commodity Contracts $ 193 $ 37 $ 49 $ 33 $ — $ — $ 1 $ 105
Interest Rate Contracts
Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current $ 14 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Noncurrent 56
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current 68 20 48 48 1
Noncurrent 30 24 24 6
Total Derivative Liabilities – Interest Rate Contracts $ 168 $ 20 $ 72 $ 72 $ — $ 7 $ — $ —
Total Derivative Liabilities $ 361 $ 57 $ 121 $ 105 $ — $ 7 $ 1 $ 105

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Derivative Assets December 31, 2019 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 $ 17 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 3 $ 13 $ 1
Noncurrent 1 1
Total Derivative Assets – Commodity Contracts $ 18 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 4 $ 13 $ 1
Interest Rate Contracts
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current 6 6 6
Total Derivative Assets – Interest Rate Contracts $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ — $ — $ —
Equity Securities Contracts
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current 1 1 1
Total Derivative Assets – Equity Securities Contracts $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — $ — $ —
Total Derivative Assets $ 25 $ — $ 7 $ — $ 7 $ 4 $ 13 $ 1
Derivative Liabilities December 31, 2019 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 $ 67 $ 33 $ 26 $ 26 $ — $ — $ 1 $ 7
Noncurrent 156 10 37 22 110
Total Derivative Liabilities – Commodity Contracts $ 223 $ 43 $ 63 $ 48 $ — $ — $ 1 $ 117
Interest Rate Contracts
Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current $ 19 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Noncurrent 21
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current 8 6 1 1 1
Noncurrent 5 5
Total Derivative Liabilities – Interest Rate Contracts $ 53 $ 6 $ 1 $ 1 $ — $ 6 $ — $ —
Equity Securities Contracts
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Current 24 24 24
Total Derivative Liabilities – Equity Securities Contracts $ 24 $ — $ 24 $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ —
Total Derivative Liabilities $ 300 $ 49 $ 88 $ 49 $ 24 $ 6 $ 1 $ 117

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

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

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Derivative Assets June 30, 2020
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 $ 23 $ 2 $ 4 $ 4 $ — $ 3 $ 10 $ 4
Gross amounts offset ( 3 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net amounts presented in Current Assets: Other $ 20 $ — $ 3 $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ 10 $ 4
Noncurrent
Gross amounts recognized $ 9 $ 5 $ 4 $ 4 $ — $ — $ — $ —
Gross amounts offset ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 )
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Assets: Other $ 5 $ 3 $ 2 $ 2 $ — $ — $ — $ —
Derivative Liabilities June 30, 2020
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 $ 137 $ 49 $ 65 $ 65 $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 7
Gross amounts offset ( 3 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $ 134 $ 47 $ 64 $ 64 $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 7
Noncurrent
Gross amounts recognized $ 224 $ 8 $ 56 $ 40 $ — $ 6 $ — $ 98
Gross amounts offset ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 )
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $ 220 $ 6 $ 54 $ 38 $ — $ 6 $ — $ 98
Derivative Assets December 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 $ 24 $ — $ 7 $ — $ 7 $ 3 $ 13 $ 1
Gross amounts offset ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net amounts presented in Current Assets: Other $ 23 $ — $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ 3 $ 13 $ 1
Noncurrent
Gross amounts recognized $ 1 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ — $ —
Gross amounts offset
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Assets: Other $ 1 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ — $ —

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Derivative Liabilities December 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 $ 118 $ 39 $ 51 $ 27 $ 24 $ 1 $ 1 $ 7
Gross amounts offset ( 24 ) ( 24 ) ( 24 )
Net amounts presented in Current Liabilities: Other $ 94 $ 39 $ 27 $ 27 $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 7
Noncurrent
Gross amounts recognized $ 182 $ 10 $ 37 $ 22 $ — $ 5 $ — $ 110
Gross amounts offset
Net amounts presented in Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other $ 182 $ 10 $ 37 $ 22 $ — $ 5 $ — $ 110

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.

June 30, 2020 Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress
Aggregate fair value of derivatives in a net liability position $ 63 $ 29 $ 34 $ 34
Fair value of collateral already posted
Additional cash collateral or letters of credit in the event credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered 63 29 34 34
December 31, 2019 Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress
Aggregate fair value of derivatives in a net liability position $ 79 $ 35 $ 44 $ 44
Fair value of collateral already posted
Additional cash collateral or letters of credit in the event credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered 79 35 44 44

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.

9 . 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 fair value through net income (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 investment manager agreements and 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 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 has a credit loss. The Duke Energy Registrants analyze all investment holdings each reporting period to determine whether a decline in fair value is related to a credit loss. If a credit loss exists, the unrealized credit loss is included in earnings. There were no material credit losses as of June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 .

Other Investments amounts are recorded in Other within Other Noncurrent Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

DUKE ENERGY

The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.

June 30, 2020 — Gross Gross December 31, 2019 — 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 $ — $ — $ 731 $ — $ — $ 101
Equity securities 3,034 92 5,039 3,523 55 5,661
Corporate debt securities 66 2 806 37 1 603
Municipal bonds 18 1 417 13 368
U.S. government bonds 62 813 33 1 1,256
Other debt securities 9 1 194 3 141
Total NDTF Investments $ 3,189 $ 96 $ 8,000 $ 3,609 $ 57 $ 8,130
Other Investments
Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ 113 $ — $ — $ 52
Equity securities 51 116 57 122
Corporate debt securities 8 125 3 67
Municipal bonds 5 1 103 4 94
U.S. government bonds 3 40 2 41
Other debt securities 1 1 34 56
Total Other Investments $ 68 $ 2 $ 531 $ 66 $ — $ 432
Total Investments $ 3,257 $ 98 $ 8,531 $ 3,675 $ 57 $ 8,562

Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were as follows.

(in millions) Three Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
FV-NI:
Realized gains $ 302 $ 66 $ 325 $ 101
Realized losses 67 63 132 93
AFS:
Realized gains 27 47 47 57
Realized losses 13 36 19 47

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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.

June 30, 2020 — Gross Gross December 31, 2019 — 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 $ — $ — $ 30 $ — $ — $ 21
Equity securities 1,796 47 2,989 1,914 8 3,154
Corporate debt securities 41 2 519 21 1 361
Municipal bonds 6 133 3 96
U.S. government bonds 30 399 16 1 578
Other debt securities 7 1 188 3 137
Total NDTF Investments $ 1,880 $ 50 $ 4,258 $ 1,957 $ 10 $ 4,347

Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were as follows.

(in millions) Three Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
FV-NI:
Realized gains $ 27 $ 44 $ 36 $ 67
Realized losses 25 48 70 69
AFS:
Realized gains 18 16 30 25
Realized losses 8 11 13 21

PROGRESS ENERGY

The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.

June 30, 2020 — Gross Gross December 31, 2019 — 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 $ — $ — $ 701 $ — $ — $ 80
Equity securities 1,238 45 2,050 1,609 47 2,507
Corporate debt securities 25 287 16 242
Municipal bonds 12 1 284 10 272
U.S. government bonds 32 414 17 678
Other debt securities 2 6 4
Total NDTF Investments $ 1,309 $ 46 $ 3,742 $ 1,652 $ 47 $ 3,783
Other Investments
Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ 108 $ — $ — $ 49
Municipal bonds 4 52 3 51
Total Other Investments $ 4 $ — $ 160 $ 3 $ — $ 100
Total Investments $ 1,313 $ 46 $ 3,902 $ 1,655 $ 47 $ 3,883

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Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were as follows.

(in millions) Three Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
FV-NI:
Realized gains $ 275 $ 22 $ 289 $ 34
Realized losses 42 15 62 24
AFS:
Realized gains 6 30 11 31
Realized losses 4 25 5 26

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS

The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are classified as FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.

June 30, 2020 — Gross Gross December 31, 2019 — 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 $ — $ — $ 63 $ — $ — $ 53
Equity securities 1,176 45 1,977 1,258 21 2,077
Corporate debt securities 25 287 16 242
Municipal bonds 12 1 284 10 272
U.S. government bonds 32 414 16 403
Other debt securities 2 6 4
Total NDTF Investments $ 1,247 $ 46 $ 3,031 $ 1,300 $ 21 $ 3,051
Other Investments
Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ 1 $ — $ — $ 2
Total Other Investments $ — $ — $ 1 $ — $ — $ 2
Total Investments $ 1,247 $ 46 $ 3,032 $ 1,300 $ 21 $ 3,053

Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were as follows.

(in millions) Three Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
FV-NI:
Realized gains $ 26 $ 7 $ 40 $ 17
Realized losses 27 7 47 15
AFS:
Realized gains 6 1 11 2
Realized losses 4 1 5 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.

June 30, 2020 — Gross Gross December 31, 2019 — 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 $ — $ — $ 638 $ — $ — $ 27
Equity securities 62 73 351 26 430
U.S. government bonds 1 275
Total NDTF Investments (a) $ 62 $ — $ 711 $ 352 $ 26 $ 732
Other Investments
Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ 2 $ — $ — $ 4
Municipal bonds 4 52 3 51
Total Other Investments $ 4 $ — $ 54 $ 3 $ — $ 55
Total Investments $ 66 $ — $ 765 $ 355 $ 26 $ 787

(a) During the six months ended June 30, 2020 , Duke Energy Florida continued to receive reimbursements from the NDTF for costs related to ongoing decommissioning activity of Crystal River Unit 3.

Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were as follows.

(in millions) Three Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended — June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
FV-NI:
Realized gains $ 249 $ 15 $ 249 $ 17
Realized losses 15 8 15 9
AFS:
Realized gains 29 29
Realized losses 24 24

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA

The following table presents the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities; equity investments are measured at FV-NI and debt investments are classified as AFS.

June 30, 2020 — Gross Gross December 31, 2019 — 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 $ 39 $ — $ 77 $ 43 $ — $ 81
Corporate debt securities 3 6
Municipal bonds 1 1 39 1 36
U.S. government bonds 3 2
Total Investments $ 40 $ 1 $ 122 $ 44 $ — $ 125

Realized gains and losses, which were determined on a specific identification basis, from sales of FV-NI and AFS securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were immaterial.

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DEBT SECURITY MATURITIES

The table below summarizes the maturity date for debt securities.

June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Indiana
Due in one year or less $ 63 $ 19 $ 30 $ 28 $ 2 $ 3
Due after one through five years 563 254 244 235 9 15
Due after five through 10 years 587 270 226 219 7 9
Due after 10 years 1,319 696 543 509 34 18
Total $ 2,532 $ 1,239 $ 1,043 $ 991 $ 52 $ 45

10 . 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 net asset value (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.

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. 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.

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 12 in Duke Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, for a discussion of the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets.

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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 8 . See Note 9 for additional information related to investments by major security type for the Duke Energy Registrants.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Not Categorized
NDTF cash and cash equivalents $ 731 $ 731 $ — $ — $ —
NDTF equity securities 5,039 4,991 48
NDTF debt securities 2,230 336 1,894
Other equity securities 116 116
Other debt securities 302 36 266
Other cash and cash equivalents 113 113
Derivative assets 32 4 15 13
Total assets 8,563 6,327 2,175 13 48
Derivative liabilities ( 361 ) ( 1 ) ( 255 ) ( 105 )
Net assets (liabilities) $ 8,202 $ 6,326 $ 1,920 $ ( 92 ) $ 48
(in millions) December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Not Categorized
NDTF cash and cash equivalents $ 101 $ 101 $ — $ — $ —
NDTF equity securities 5,684 5,633 51
NDTF debt securities 2,368 725 1,643
Other equity securities 122 122
Other debt securities 258 39 219
Other cash and cash equivalents 52 52
Derivative assets 25 3 7 15
Total assets 8,610 6,675 1,869 15 51
NDTF equity security contracts ( 23 ) ( 23 )
Derivative liabilities ( 277 ) ( 15 ) ( 145 ) ( 117 )
Net assets (liabilities) $ 8,310 $ 6,660 $ 1,701 $ ( 102 ) $ 51

The following tables provide reconciliations of beginning and ending balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 measurements.

Derivatives (net)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Balance at beginning of period $ ( 88 ) $ ( 115 ) $ ( 102 ) $ ( 113 )
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:
Purchases 14 38 14 38
Settlements ( 6 ) ( 11 ) ( 15 ) ( 23 )
Total (losses) gains included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet ( 12 ) 9 11 19
Balance at end of period $ ( 92 ) $ ( 79 ) $ ( 92 ) $ ( 79 )

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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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Not Categorized
NDTF cash and cash equivalents $ 30 $ 30 $ — $ —
NDTF equity securities 2,989 2,941 48
NDTF debt securities 1,239 125 1,114
Derivative assets 7 7
Total assets 4,265 3,096 1,121 48
Derivative liabilities ( 57 ) ( 57 )
Net assets $ 4,208 $ 3,096 $ 1,064 $ 48
(in millions) December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Not Categorized
NDTF cash and cash equivalents $ 21 $ 21 $ — $ —
NDTF equity securities 3,154 3,103 51
NDTF debt securities 1,172 206 966
Total assets 4,347 3,330 966 51
Derivative liabilities ( 49 ) ( 49 )
Net assets $ 4,298 $ 3,330 $ 917 $ 51

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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2
NDTF cash and cash equivalents $ 701 $ 701 $ — $ 80 $ 80 $ —
NDTF equity securities 2,050 2,050 2,530 2,530
NDTF debt securities 991 211 780 1,196 519 677
Other debt securities 52 52 51 51
Other cash and cash equivalents 108 108 49 49
Derivative assets 8 8 7 7
Total assets 3,910 3,070 840 3,913 3,178 735
NDTF equity security contracts ( 23 ) ( 23 )
Derivative liabilities ( 121 ) ( 121 ) ( 65 ) ( 65 )
Net assets $ 3,789 $ 3,070 $ 719 $ 3,825 $ 3,178 $ 647

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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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2
NTDF cash and cash equivalents $ 63 $ 63 $ — $ 53 $ 53 $ —
NDTF equity securities 1,977 1,977 2,077 2,077
NDTF debt securities 991 211 780 921 244 677
Other cash and cash equivalents 1 1 2 2
Derivative assets 8 8
Total assets 3,040 2,252 788 3,053 2,376 677
Derivative liabilities ( 105 ) ( 105 ) ( 49 ) ( 49 )
Net assets $ 2,935 $ 2,252 $ 683 $ 3,004 $ 2,376 $ 628

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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2
NDTF cash and cash equivalents $ 638 $ 638 $ — $ 27 $ 27 $ —
NDTF equity securities 73 73 453 453
NDTF debt securities 275 275
Other debt securities 52 52 51 51
Other cash and cash equivalents 2 2 4 4
Derivative assets 7 7
Total assets 765 713 52 817 759 58
NDTF equity security contracts ( 23 ) ( 23 )
Derivative liabilities ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net assets $ 765 $ 713 $ 52 $ 793 $ 759 $ 34

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 at June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 .

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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Other equity securities $ 77 $ 77 $ — $ — $ 81 $ 81 $ — $ —
Other debt securities 45 45 44 44
Derivative assets 10 10 13 2 11
Total assets $ 132 $ 77 $ 45 $ 10 $ 138 $ 83 $ 44 $ 11
Derivative liabilities ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Net assets $ 131 $ 76 $ 45 $ 10 $ 137 $ 82 $ 44 $ 11

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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)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Balance at beginning of period $ 2 $ 5 $ 11 $ 22
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:
Purchases 10 29 10 29
Settlements ( 4 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 ) ( 19 )
Total gains (losses) included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet 2 3 ( 1 ) ( 4 )
Balance at end of period $ 10 $ 28 $ 10 $ 28

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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 3 December 31, 2019 — Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 3
Derivative assets $ 4 $ 4 $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ —
Derivative liabilities ( 105 ) ( 105 ) ( 117 ) ( 117 )
Net (liabilities) assets $ ( 101 ) $ 4 $ ( 105 ) $ ( 116 ) $ 1 $ ( 117 )

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)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Balance at beginning of period $ ( 91 ) $ ( 121 ) $ ( 117 ) $ ( 141 )
Total gains and settlements ( 14 ) 7 12 27
Balance at end of period $ ( 105 ) $ ( 114 ) $ ( 105 ) $ ( 114 )

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QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS

The following tables include quantitative information about the Duke Energy Registrants' derivatives classified as Level 3.

June 30, 2020
Weighted
Fair Value Average
Investment Type (in millions) Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range Range
Duke Energy Ohio
FTRs $ 3 RTO auction pricing FTR price – per MWh $ 0.23 - $ 1.45 $ 0.69
Duke Energy Indiana
FTRs 10 RTO auction pricing FTR price – per MWh ( 1.03 ) - 6.19 0.71
Piedmont
Natural gas contracts ( 105 ) Discounted cash flow Forward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu 1.73 - 2.39 2.01
Duke Energy
Total Level 3 derivatives $ ( 92 )
December 31, 2019
Weighted
Fair Value Average
Investment Type (in millions) Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range Range
Duke Energy Ohio
FTRs $ 4 RTO auction pricing FTR price – per MWh $ 0.59 - $ 3.47 $ 2.07
Duke Energy Indiana
FTRs 11 RTO auction pricing FTR price – per MWh ( 0.66 ) - 9.24 1.15
Piedmont
Natural gas contracts ( 117 ) Discounted cash flow Forward natural gas curves – price per MMBtu 1.59 - 2.46 1.91
Duke Energy
Total Level 3 derivatives $ ( 102 )

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.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 — Book Value Fair Value December 31, 2019 — Book Value Fair Value
Duke Energy (a) $ 59,899 $ 68,428 $ 58,126 $ 63,062
Duke Energy Carolinas 12,521 15,046 11,900 13,516
Progress Energy 19,604 23,476 19,634 22,291
Duke Energy Progress 9,063 10,506 9,058 9,934
Duke Energy Florida 7,951 9,655 7,987 9,131
Duke Energy Ohio 3,019 3,551 2,619 2,964
Duke Energy Indiana 4,603 5,617 4,057 4,800
Piedmont 2,779 3,289 2,384 2,642

(a) Book value of long-term debt includes $ 1.4 billion at June 30, 2020 , and $ 1.5 billion at December 31, 2019 , of unamortized debt discount and premium, net of purchase accounting adjustments related to the mergers with Progress Energy and Piedmont that are excluded from fair value of long-term debt.

At both June 30, 2020 , and December 31, 2019 , 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.

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11 . VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

CONSOLIDATED VIEs

The obligations of the consolidated VIEs discussed in the following paragraphs are nonrecourse to the Duke Energy Registrants. The registrants have no requirement to provide liquidity to, purchase assets of or guarantee performance of these VIEs unless noted in the following paragraphs.

No financial support was provided to any of the consolidated VIEs during the six months ended June 30, 2020 , and the year ended December 31, 2019 , 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 LLCs 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 which generally exclude receivables past due more than a predetermined number of days and reserves for expected past-due balances. The sole source of funds to satisfy the related debt obligations is cash collections from the receivables. Amounts borrowed under the credit facilities for DERF and DEPR are reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Long-Term Debt. Amounts borrowed under the credit facilities for DEFR are reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Current maturities of long-term debt.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as described in Note 1, the Duke Energy Registrants suspended customer disconnections for nonpayment. The full impact of COVID-19 and the Duke Energy Registrant’s related response on customers’ ability to pay for service is uncertain. However, the level of past-due receivables at Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is reasonably possible eventual write-offs of customer receivables may increase over current estimates. In the second quarter of 2020, DERF, DEPR and DEFR executed amendments to their credit facilities to manage the impact of past-due receivables resulting from the suspension of customer disconnections from COVID-19. See Note 3 for information about COVID-19 filings with state utility commissions.

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 the 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 which generally exclude receivables past due more than a predetermined number of days and reserves for expected past-due balances. 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 % cash and 25 % 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 .

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as described in Note 1, the Duke Energy Registrants suspended customer disconnections for nonpayment. The full impact of COVID-19 and the Duke Energy Registrant’s related response on customers’ ability to pay for service is uncertain. However, the level of past-due receivables at Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Energy Indiana have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is reasonably possible eventual write-offs of customer receivables may increase over current estimates. In July of 2020, CRC executed an amendment to its credit facility to manage the impact of past-due receivables resulting from the suspension of customer disconnections from COVID-19. See Note 3 for information about COVID-19 filings with state utility commissions.

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 is not held 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 date February 2023 December 2022 April 2023 April 2021
Credit facility amount $ 350 $ 475 $ 350 $ 250
Amounts borrowed at June 30, 2020 350 475 333 250
Amounts borrowed at December 31, 2019 350 474 325 250
Restricted Receivables at June 30, 2020 454 675 451 463
Restricted Receivables at December 31, 2019 522 642 489 336

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 2016, DEFPF issued senior secured bonds and used the proceeds to acquire nuclear asset-recovery property from Duke Energy Florida. The nuclear asset-recovery property acquired includes the right to impose, bill, collect and adjust a non-bypassable nuclear asset-recovery charge from all Duke Energy Florida retail customers until the bonds are paid in full and all financing costs have been recovered. The nuclear asset-recovery bonds are secured by the nuclear asset-recovery property and cash collections from the nuclear asset-recovery charges are the sole source of funds to satisfy the debt obligation. The bondholders have no recourse to Duke Energy Florida.

DEFPF is considered a VIE primarily because the equity capitalization is insufficient to support its operations. Duke Energy Florida has the power to direct the significant activities of the VIE as described above and therefore Duke Energy Florida is considered the primary beneficiary and consolidates DEFPF.

The following table summarizes the impact of DEFPF on Duke Energy Florida's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Receivables of VIEs $ 6 $ 5
Regulatory Assets: Current 53 52
Current Assets: Other 32 39
Other Noncurrent Assets: Regulatory assets 969 989
Current Liabilities: Other 10 10
Current maturities of long-term debt 54 54
Long-Term Debt 1,028 1,057

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 renewable assets 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 Engineering, Procurement and Construction 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 Commercial Renewables VIEs.

(in millions) — Current Assets: Other June 30, 2020 — $ 228 December 31, 2019 — $ 203
Property, Plant and Equipment: Cost 6,198 5,747
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 1,145 ) ( 1,041 )
Other Noncurrent Assets: Other 75 106
Current maturities of long-term debt 158 162
Long-Term Debt 1,457 1,541
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: AROs 144 127
Other Noncurrent Liabilities: Other 251 228

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NON-CONSOLIDATED VIEs

The following tables summarize the impact of non-consolidated VIEs on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

June 30, 2020
Duke Energy Duke Duke
Pipeline Commercial Other Energy Energy
(in millions) Investments Renewables VIEs Total Ohio Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies $ — $ ( 1 ) $ — $ ( 1 ) $ 34 $ 49
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates 413 1 414
Deferred tax asset 439 439
Total assets $ 439 $ 412 $ 1 $ 852 $ 34 $ 49
Taxes accrued 9 9
Other current liabilities 920 4 924
Other noncurrent liabilities 10 10
Total liabilities $ 929 $ — $ 14 $ 943 $ — $ —
Net (liabilities) assets $ ( 490 ) $ 412 $ ( 13 ) $ ( 91 ) $ 34 $ 49
December 31, 2019
Duke Energy Duke Duke
Pipeline Commercial Other Energy Energy
(in millions) Investments Renewables VIEs Total Ohio Indiana
Receivables from affiliated companies $ — $ ( 1 ) $ — $ ( 1 ) $ 64 $ 77
Investments in equity method unconsolidated affiliates 1,179 300 1,479
Total assets $ 1,179 $ 299 $ — $ 1,478 $ 64 $ 77
Taxes accrued ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Other current liabilities 4 4
Deferred income taxes 59 59
Other noncurrent liabilities 11 11
Total liabilities $ 58 $ — $ 15 $ 73 $ — $ —
Net assets (liabilities) $ 1,121 $ 299 $ ( 15 ) $ 1,405 $ 64 $ 77

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 PPA with OVEC, which is discussed below, and future exit costs associated with the abandonment of the investment in ACP, as discussed below.

Pipeline Investments

Duke Energy has investments in various joint ventures to construct and operate pipeline projects. 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.

On July 5, 2020, Duke Energy determined that it would no longer invest in the construction of the ACP pipeline. See Notes 1, 3 and 4 for further information regarding this transaction.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , the ACP investment is considered a significant subsidiary because its income exceeds 20% of Duke Energy’s income. The table below presents unaudited summarized financial information for ACP.

(in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019
Net (Loss) Income $ ( 4,414 ) $ 61 $ ( 4,342 ) $ 114

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The table below presents Duke Energy's ownership interest and investment balances in these joint ventures.

Ownership VIE Investment Amount (in millions) — June 30, December 31,
Entity Name Interest 2020 2019
ACP (a) 47 % $ ( 920 ) $ 1,179
Constitution (b) 24 %
Total $ ( 920 ) $ 1,179

(a) During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, Duke Energy abandoned its investment in ACP as described above. The current liability related to the abandonment of ACP represents Duke Energy's obligation to fund ACP's obligations. See Notes 1, 3 and 4 for more information.

(b) During the year ended December 31, 2019, Duke Energy recorded an other-than-temporary impairment related to Constitution. This charge resulted in the full write-down of Duke Energy's investment in Constitution.

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.

Other

In 2019, Duke Energy acquired a majority ownership in a portfolio of distributed fuel cell projects from Bloom Energy Corporation. Duke Energy is not the primary beneficiary of the assets within the portfolio and does not consolidate the assets in the portfolio.

OVEC

Duke Energy Ohio’s 9 % 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 Inter-Company Power Agreement (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, FirstEnergy Solutions Corp (FES), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. and an ICPA counterparty with a power participation ratio of 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. In addition, certain proposed environmental rulemaking could result in future increased OVEC cost allocations. In July 2020, legislation was proposed to repeal HB 6. Duke Energy cannot predict the outcome in this matter. See Note 3 for additional information.

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.

(in millions) Duke Energy Ohio — June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Duke Energy Indiana — June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Receivables sold $ 221 $ 253 $ 280 $ 307
Less: Retained interests 34 64 49 77
Net receivables sold $ 187 $ 189 $ 231 $ 230

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The following table shows sales and cash flows related to receivables sold.

Duke Energy Ohio — Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Duke Energy Indiana — Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Sales
Receivables sold $ 429 $ 429 $ 966 $ 1,004 $ 583 $ 676 $ 1,230 $ 1,410
Loss recognized on sale 2 3 6 7 2 4 6 9
Cash flows
Cash proceeds from receivables sold $ 431 $ 448 $ 990 $ 1,045 $ 580 $ 680 $ 1,252 $ 1,438
Return received on retained interests 2 2 4 1 2 3 5

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

12 . 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:

(in millions) Remaining Performance Obligations — 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Total
Progress Energy $ 58 $ 92 $ 94 $ 44 $ 45 $ 58 $ 391
Duke Energy Progress 4 8 8 8 8 36
Duke Energy Florida 54 84 86 36 37 58 355
Duke Energy Indiana 5 5 10

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:

(in millions) Remaining Performance Obligations — 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Total
Piedmont $ 34 $ 65 $ 64 $ 61 $ 58 $ 376 $ 658

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 Renewable Energy Certificates (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 June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
(in millions) Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
By market or type of customer Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 2,249 $ 677 $ 1,173 $ 460 $ 713 $ 169 $ 231 $ —
General 1,379 507 611 298 313 103 161
Industrial 658 260 212 154 58 33 152
Wholesale 435 101 285 240 45 5 44
Other revenues 284 62 191 70 121 19 25
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 5,005 $ 1,607 $ 2,472 $ 1,222 $ 1,250 $ 329 $ 613 $ —
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 157 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 62 $ — $ 96
Commercial 75 23 52
Industrial 27 3 22
Power Generation 6
Other revenues 12 3 11
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 271 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 91 $ — $ 187
Commercial Renewables
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 55 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Other
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 7 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Total revenue from contracts with customers $ 5,338 $ 1,607 $ 2,472 $ 1,222 $ 1,250 $ 420 $ 613 $ 187
Other revenue sources (a) $ 83 $ 3 $ 26 $ 21 $ — $ 3 $ 4 $ 10
Total revenues $ 5,421 $ 1,610 $ 2,498 $ 1,243 $ 1,250 $ 423 $ 617 $ 197

(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.

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
(in millions) Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
By market or type of customer Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 2,304 $ 679 $ 1,243 $ 496 $ 747 $ 159 $ 225 $ —
General 1,584 531 750 339 411 105 197
Industrial 759 289 231 164 67 36 201
Wholesale 527 109 351 309 42 9 59
Other revenues 187 68 99 44 55 25 27
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 5,361 $ 1,676 $ 2,674 $ 1,352 $ 1,322 $ 334 $ 709 $ —
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 146 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 64 $ — $ 82
Commercial 85 26 59
Industrial 29 3 24
Power Generation 13
Other revenues 22 2 19
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 282 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 95 $ — $ 197
Commercial Renewables
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 46 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Other
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 6 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Total revenue from contracts with customers $ 5,695 $ 1,676 $ 2,674 $ 1,352 $ 1,322 $ 429 $ 709 $ 197
Other revenue sources (a) $ 178 $ 37 $ 70 $ 35 $ 31 $ 4 $ 5 $ 12
Total revenues $ 5,873 $ 1,713 $ 2,744 $ 1,387 $ 1,353 $ 433 $ 714 $ 209

(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.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
(in millions) Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
By market or type of customer Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 4,515 $ 1,433 $ 2,242 $ 962 $ 1,280 $ 345 $ 496 $ —
General 2,887 1,056 1,275 617 658 217 342
Industrial 1,351 529 428 308 120 68 327
Wholesale 932 215 606 519 87 12 99
Other revenues 475 122 309 133 176 39 41
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 10,160 $ 3,355 $ 4,860 $ 2,539 $ 2,321 $ 681 $ 1,305 $ —
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 519 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 159 $ — $ 360
Commercial 244 66 178
Industrial 68 9 58
Power Generation 17
Other revenues 42 9 35
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 873 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 243 $ — $ 648
Commercial Renewables
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 113 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Other
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 13 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Total Revenue from contracts with customers $ 11,159 $ 3,355 $ 4,860 $ 2,539 $ 2,321 $ 924 $ 1,305 $ 648
Other revenue sources (a) $ 211 $ 3 $ 60 $ 42 $ 9 $ ( 3 ) $ 4 $ 61
Total revenues $ 11,370 $ 3,358 $ 4,920 $ 2,581 $ 2,330 $ 921 $ 1,309 $ 709

(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.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
(in millions) Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
By market or type of customer Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 4,674 $ 1,439 $ 2,357 $ 1,032 $ 1,325 $ 348 $ 531 $ —
General 3,011 1,027 1,382 645 737 208 394
Industrial 1,470 555 453 325 128 69 391
Wholesale 1,068 228 704 624 80 23 113
Other revenues 359 146 271 169 102 41 44
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 10,582 $ 3,395 $ 5,167 $ 2,795 $ 2,372 $ 689 $ 1,473 $ —
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure
Residential $ 560 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 176 $ — $ 384
Commercial 291 75 216
Industrial 77 10 66
Power Generation 26
Other revenues 85 10 75
Total Gas Utilities and Infrastructure revenue from contracts with customers $ 1,013 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 271 $ — $ 767
Commercial Renewables
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 88 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Other
Revenue from contracts with customers $ 10 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —
Total Revenue from contracts with customers $ 11,693 $ 3,395 $ 5,167 $ 2,795 $ 2,372 $ 960 $ 1,473 $ 767
Other revenue sources (a) $ 343 $ 62 $ 149 $ 76 $ 67 $ 4 $ 9 $ 21
Total revenues $ 12,036 $ 3,457 $ 5,316 $ 2,871 $ 2,439 $ 964 $ 1,482 $ 788

(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.

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As described in Note 1 , Duke Energy adopted the new guidance for credit losses effective January 1, 2020, using the modified retrospective method of adoption, which does not require restatement of prior year reported results. The following table presents the reserve for credit losses for trade and other receivables based on adoption of the new standard.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 89 $ 11 $ 20 $ 9 $ 11 $ 5 $ 3 $ 9
Write-Offs ( 9 ) ( 3 ) ( 3 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Credit Loss Expense 15 6 12 8 3 1
Other Adjustments 7
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 102 $ 14 $ 29 $ 14 $ 14 $ 5 $ 3 $ 6
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 76 $ 10 $ 16 $ 8 $ 7 $ 4 $ 3 $ 6
Cumulative Change in Accounting Principle 5 1 2 1 1 1
Write-Offs ( 19 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 5 ) ( 2 ) ( 5 )
Credit Loss Expense 33 9 18 10 8 1 4
Other Adjustments 7
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 102 $ 14 $ 29 $ 14 $ 14 $ 5 $ 3 $ 6

Trade and other receivables are evaluated based on an estimate of the risk of loss over the life of the receivable and current and historical conditions using supportable assumptions. Management evaluates the risk of loss for trade and other receivables by comparing the historical write-off amounts to total revenue over a specified period. Historical loss rates are adjusted due to the impact of current conditions, including the impacts of COVID-19, as well as forecasted conditions over a reasonable time period. The calculated write-off rate can be applied to the receivable balance for which an established reserve does not already exist. Management reviews the assumptions and risk of loss periodically for trade and other receivables. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as described in Note 1 , the Duke Energy Registrants suspended customer disconnections for nonpayment. The specific actions taken by each Duke Energy Registrant are described in Note 3 . The impact of COVID-19 and Duke Energy’s related response on customers’ ability to pay for service is uncertain, and it is reasonably possible eventual write-offs of customer receivables may increase over current estimates.

The aging of trade receivables is presented in the table below. Duke Energy considers receivables greater than 30 days outstanding past due.

June 30, 2020 Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Unbilled Receivables $ 829 $ 332 $ 274 $ 137 $ 137 $ 1 $ 7 $ 6
0-30 days 1,624 470 685 336 344 48 28 73
30-60 days 152 49 56 28 28 6 1 6
60-90 days 90 29 34 17 17 4 1 5
90+ days 209 64 53 24 29 29 10 18
Trade and Other Receivables $ 2,904 $ 944 $ 1,102 $ 542 $ 555 $ 88 $ 47 $ 108

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.

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Unbilled revenues are included within Receivables and Receivables of VIEs on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as shown in the following table.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Duke Energy $ 829 $ 843
Duke Energy Carolinas 332 298
Progress Energy 274 217
Duke Energy Progress 137 122
Duke Energy Florida 137 95
Duke Energy Ohio 1 1
Duke Energy Indiana 7 16
Piedmont 6 78

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 11 for further information. These receivables for unbilled revenues are shown in the table below.

(in millions) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Duke Energy Ohio $ 68 $ 82
Duke Energy Indiana 106 115

13 . STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available 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 available 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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a reduction of net income to arrive at net income available to Duke Energy common stockholders. Dividends accumulated on preferred stock are an adjustment 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.

(in millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019
Net (loss) income available to Duke Energy common stockholders excluding impact of participating securities $ ( 817 ) $ 819 $ 82 $ 1,718
Accumulated preferred stock dividends ( 12 )
Net (loss) income available to Duke Energy common stockholders excluding impact of participating securities and including accumulated preferred stock dividends $ ( 829 ) $ 819 $ 82 $ 1,718
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 735 728 734 728
Equity forwards 1
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 735 728 735 728
Earnings (Loss) Per Share available to Duke Energy common stockholders
Basic and diluted $ ( 1.13 ) $ 1.12 $ 0.11 $ 2.36
Potentially dilutive items excluded from the calculation (a) 2 2 2 2
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.945 $ 0.928 $ 1.890 $ 1.855
Dividends declared on Series A preferred stock per depositary share (b) $ 0.359 $ 0.307 $ 0.719 $ 0.307
Dividends declared on Series B preferred stock per share (c) $ — $ — $ 24.917 $ —

(a) Performance stock awards were not included in the dilutive securities calculation because the performance measures related to the awards had not been met.

(b) 5.75 % Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on the 16th day of March, June, September and December. The preferred stock has a $ 25 liquidation preference per depositary share.

(c) 4.875 % Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock dividends are payable semiannually in arrears on the 16th day of March and September. The preferred stock has a $ 1,000 liquidation preference per share.

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Common Stock

In November 2019, Duke Energy filed a prospectus supplement and executed an Equity Distribution Agreement (EDA) under which it may sell up to $ 1.5 billion of its common stock through an at-the-market (ATM) offering program, including an equity forward sales component. Under the terms of the EDA, Duke Energy may issue and sell shares of common stock through September 2022. In March 2020, Duke Energy marketed approximately 940,000 shares of common stock through an equity forward transaction under the ATM with an initial forward price of $ 89.76 per share. In May 2020, Duke Energy marketed approximately 903,000 shares of common stock through an equity forward transaction under the ATM with an initial forward price of $ 82.44 per share.

Separately, in November 2019, Duke Energy marketed an equity offering of 28.75 million shares of common stock through an Underwriting Agreement. In connection with the offering, Duke Energy entered into an equity forward sales agreement with an initial forward price of $ 85.99 per share.

The equity forward sales agreements 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 agreement, or net settle in whole or in part through the delivery or receipt of cash or shares. The settlement alternatives are at Duke Energy's election. Settlement of the forward sales agreements are expected to occur on or prior to December 31, 2020. Until settlement of the equity forwards, EPS dilution resulting from the agreements, if any, will be determined under the treasury stock method.

14 . 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.

QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS

The following tables include the components of net periodic pension costs for qualified pension plans.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Service cost $ 42 $ 14 $ 12 $ 8 $ 6 $ 1 $ 2 $ 2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 68 15 22 9 11 4 5 3
Expected return on plan assets ( 143 ) ( 36 ) ( 47 ) ( 22 ) ( 26 ) ( 7 ) ( 10 ) ( 6 )
Amortization of actuarial loss 30 7 9 4 5 1 3 3
Amortization of prior service credit ( 8 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 3 )
Amortization of settlement charges 3 1 1
Net periodic pension costs $ ( 8 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 5 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 5 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 1 )
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Service cost $ 37 $ 12 $ 10 $ 6 $ 6 $ 1 $ 2 $ 2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 82 21 26 12 13 4 7 3
Expected return on plan assets ( 143 ) ( 37 ) ( 45 ) ( 21 ) ( 22 ) ( 6 ) ( 10 ) ( 6 )
Amortization of actuarial loss 25 5 9 3 6 1 1
Amortization of prior service credit ( 8 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 2 )
Net periodic pension costs $ ( 7 ) $ ( 1 ) $ — $ ( 1 ) $ 2 $ ( 1 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 2 )

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Service cost $ 83 $ 26 $ 24 $ 14 $ 11 $ 2 $ 4 $ 3
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 135 31 43 19 23 8 11 5
Expected return on plan assets ( 286 ) ( 72 ) ( 95 ) ( 44 ) ( 51 ) ( 14 ) ( 21 ) ( 11 )
Amortization of actuarial loss 64 14 20 9 11 3 6 5
Amortization of prior service credit ( 16 ) ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 5 )
Amortization of settlement charges 5 2 1 1
Net periodic pension costs $ ( 15 ) $ ( 3 ) $ ( 9 ) $ ( 2 ) $ ( 7 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 1 ) $ ( 3 )
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Duke Duke Duke Duke Duke
Duke Energy Progress Energy Energy Energy Energy
(in millions) Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
Service cost $ 74 $ 24 $ 21 $ 12 $ 10 $ 2 $ 4 $ 3
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 165 41 52 24 27 9 13 6
Expected return on plan assets ( 286 ) ( 75 ) ( 89 ) ( 44 ) ( 44 ) ( 14 ) ( 21 ) ( 11 )
Amortization of actuarial loss 49 11 18 6 12 1 3 3
Amortization of prior service credit ( 16 ) ( 4 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 5 )
Net periodic pension costs $ ( 14 ) $ ( 3 ) $ 1 $ ( 3 ) $ 4 $ ( 2 ) $ ( 2 ) $ ( 4 )

NON-QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS

Net periodic pension costs for non-qualified pension plans were not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019.

OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

Net periodic costs for OPEB plans were not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019.

15 . INCOME TAXES

EFFECTIVE TAX RATES

The ETRs from continuing operations for each of the Duke Energy Registrants are included in the following table.

Three Months Ended — June 30, Six Months Ended — June 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Duke Energy 26.2 % 15.9 % 98.9 % 12.6 %
Duke Energy Carolinas 13.7 % 19.7 % 15.1 % 18.7 %
Progress Energy 14.9 % 16.7 % 16.1 % 17.0 %
Duke Energy Progress 13.9 % 16.3 % 15.7 % 17.1 %
Duke Energy Florida 19.1 % 19.6 % 19.4 % 19.5 %
Duke Energy Ohio 15.4 % 16.1 % 16.6 % 16.5 %
Duke Energy Indiana 17.3 % 24.2 % 19.3 % 24.2 %
Piedmont 128.6 % 22.2 % 5.8 % 21.8 %

The increase in the ETR for Duke Energy for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , was primarily due to the impact of an abandonment of the ACP investment and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Carolinas for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes and certain favorable tax credits.

The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Carolinas for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

The decrease in the ETR for Progress Energy for the three months ended June 30, 2020 , was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

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The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Progress for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

The decrease in the ETR for Duke Energy Indiana for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

The increase in the ETR for Piedmont for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was primarily due to an increase in AFUDC Equity, in relation to pretax losses.

The decrease in the ETR for Piedmont for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes and an increase in AFUDC equity.

OTHER TAX MATTERS

On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was enacted. The CARES Act is an emergency economic stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other provisions, the CARES Act accelerates the remaining AMT credit refund allowances resulting in taxpayers being able to immediately claim a refund in full for any AMT credit carryforwards. As a result, the remaining AMT credit carryforwards were reclassified in the first quarter 2020 to a current receivable included in Other within Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total income tax receivable related to AMT credit carryforwards is approximately $ 572 million as of June 30, 2020 . The other provisions within the CARES Act do not materially impact Duke Energy's income tax accounting. See Note 1 for information on COVID-19.

16 . SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

For information on subsequent events related to regulatory matters and variable interest entities, see Notes 3 and 11.

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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 six months ended June 30, 2020 , and with Duke Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 .

Executive Overview

ACP

On April 15, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Montana granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in Northern Plains Resource Council v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (Northern Plains), vacating USACE’s Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) and remanding it to USACE for consultation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. In Northern Plains, the court ruled that NWP 12 was unlawful because USACE did not consult under the ESA with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service prior to NWP 12’s reissuance in 2017. Because NWP 12 has been vacated and its application enjoined, USACE currently has suspended verification of any new or pending applications under NWP 12 until further court action clarifies the situation.

On May 28, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling that limited the NWP 12 vacatur to energy infrastructure projects. In July 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an order allowing other new oil and gas pipeline projects to use the NWP 12 process pending appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; however, that did not decrease the uncertainty associated with an eventual ruling. Together, these rulings indicated that the timeline to reinstate the necessary water crossing permits for ACP would likely cause further delays and cost increases.

On July 5, 2020, Dominion announced a sale of substantially all of its gas transmission and storage segment assets, operations core to the ACP pipeline project.

As a result of the uncertainty created by the NWP 12 rulings, the potential impact on the cost and schedule for the project, the ongoing legal challenges and risk of additional legal challenges throughout construction and Dominion’s decision to sell substantially all of its gas transmission and storage segment assets, Duke Energy's Board of Directors and management decided that it was not prudent to continue to invest in the project. On July 5, 2020, Duke Energy and Dominion announced the cancellation of the ACP pipeline.

As a result, Duke Energy recorded a pretax charge to earnings of approximately $2.0 billion for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, within Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates on the Duke Energy Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The tax benefit associated with this abandonment was $374 million and is recorded in Income Tax (Benefit) Expense on the Duke Energy Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additional charges of less than $100 million are expected to be recorded within the next 12 months as ACP incurs obligations to exit operations.

See Notes 3, 4, and 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters,” “Commitments and Contingencies,” and “Variable Interest Entities,” respectively, for additional information.

Even though the ACP pipeline was a critical infrastructure project for transporting natural gas into the Southeastern United States, natural gas still is an important fuel to help Duke Energy reach its carbon reduction goals of 50% by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a reliable and cost effective manner. In addition, Duke Energy will continue advancing its clean energy goals by investing in renewables, battery storage, energy efficiency programs and grid projects.

Social Justice and Racial Equity

In response to national events, in June and July 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation pledged $1.75 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity. This grant builds upon the company’s past efforts to support and encourage diversity, inclusion and equity in our company and communities. The company will continue to engage its employees, local organizations and leaders to understand how to be a part of the long-term solution to the social justice issues our communities and organizations face.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on global health and economic environments. Retail electric sales are down 6.5% for the quarter compared to the prior year due to the pandemic. This reduction however is not as steep as expected in our revised March 2020 forecast reflecting the potential economic impact of COVID-19 on 2020 results. The company also incurred approximately $40 million of incremental COVID-19 costs, primarily bad debt expense, personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, and experienced another $25 million of waived late payment fees for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Duke Energy Registrants are monitoring developments closely, have taken steps to mitigate the impacts to our business, and have a pandemic response plan in place to protect our employees, customers and communities. We expect to begin a sales rebound during the second half of 2020 and have cost mitigation plans.

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• Employees. The health of our employees is of paramount importance. Power plants and electricity and natural gas delivery facilities are staffed. Employees who are not involved with power generation, power delivery, customer service or certain other functions have been performing their work duties remotely from home. Employees who need to interact with customers in person are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s safety guidelines, including social distancing and use of face masks. Operating procedure changes include additional cleaning and disinfection procedures at our facilities.

• Customers. The Duke Energy Subsidiary Registrants began, in the first quarter of 2020, a suspension of disconnections for nonpayment in order to give customers experiencing financial hardship extra time to make payments. This is expected to result in an increase in future charge-offs over historical levels. In addition , several Subsidiary Registrants are waiving late payment charges and other fees for credit cards and returned checks. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information. The COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders have impacted commercial and industrial customers, and many of them have suspended operations which is impacting the Duke Energy Registrants’ volumes. Several large industrial customers have begun to restart their businesses since initially closing in late March and April.

• Communities. The Duke Energy Foundation announced approximately $6 million in donations and grants as of June 30, 2020, to support hunger relief, local health and human services nonprofits, and education initiatives across the Duke Energy Registrants’ service territories.

• Balance Sheet Strength and Liquidity Assurance . See Notes 5 and 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Debt and Credit Facilities," and "Stockholders Equity," respectively, for additional information. During the six months ended June 30, 2020:

◦ Duke Energy issued approximately $3.3 billion of debt.

◦ Duke Energy entered into and borrowed approximately $1.7 billion under a 364-day Term Loan Credit Agreement.

◦ Duke Energy drew down the remaining $500 million of availability under its existing $1 billion Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility.

◦ Duke Energy issued $85 million of common stock through a forward sales agreement which is expected to settle on or prior to December 31, 2020.

• Policymaker actions. The CARES Act was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020. Duke Energy Registrants will benefit from certain provisions such as the AMT acceleration and deferral of certain payroll taxes. See Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Income Taxes,” for additional information.

Rate Case and utility commission filings . See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for additional information.

• On July 31, 2020, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and the Public Staff filed a Second Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement, which is subject to review and approval of the NCUC, resolving certain remaining issues in the 2019 base rate proceeding. As a result of the additional settlement terms, the NCUC ordered the remote evidentiary hearing to be delayed until August 24, 2020. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress expect the NCUC to issue an order on each net rate increase by the end of the year. On August 4, 2020 and August 7, 2020, respectively, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a motion for approval of notice required to implement temporary rates , seeking to exercise its statutory right to implement temporary rates subject to refund.

• Duke Energy Florida filed a petition with the FPSC on April 2, 2020, to accelerate a fuel cost refund to customers in the month of May 2020. Typically, the refund would be made over the course of 2021. The FPSC approved the petition on April 28, 2020.

• Duke Energy Kentucky filed an electric rate case with the KPSC on September 3, 2019. On April 27, 2020, the KPSC issued its decision and new customer rates were effective on May 1, 2020. On May 18, 2020, Duke Energy Kentucky filed its motion for rehearing, and on June 4, 2020, the motion was granted in part and denied in part by the KPSC.

• Duke Energy Indiana filed a general rate case with the IURC on July 2, 2019. The IURC issued its order June 29, 2020, approving a revenue increase of approximately $146 million, before utility receipt taxes. Customer rates were effective July 30, 2020. Several groups filed notices of appeal of the IURC order on July 29, 2020.

• COVID-19 deferral requests

◦ Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed a joint petition with the NCUC for deferral treatment of incremental costs and waived customer fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic on August 7, 2020. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are evaluating a filing with the PSCSC for deferral treatment of incremental costs and waived customer fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

◦ Duke Energy Ohio on May 11, 2020, filed with the PUCO a request seeking deferral of incremental costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as specific miscellaneous lost revenues. The request seeks to use existing bad debts and uncollectible riders already in place for both electric and natural gas operations. Duke Energy Ohio would subsequently file for rider recovery at a later date. On June 17, 2020, the PUCO approved Duke Energy Ohio’s deferral application.

◦ On May 8, 2020, Duke Energy Indiana, along with other Indiana utilities, filed a request with the IURC for approval of deferral treatment for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 29, 2020, the IURC issued its order permitting jurisdictional utilities to use regulatory accounting for any impacts associated with the prohibition on utility disconnections, waiver or exclusion of certain utility fees, the use of expanded payment arrangements to aid customers, and for COVID-19 related uncollectible and incremental bad debt expense.

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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 EPS discussed below. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies because other companies may not calculate the measures in the same manner.

Management evaluates financial performance in part based on non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS. Adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS represent income from continuing operations available to Duke Energy Corporation 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 EPS are GAAP Reported Earnings (Loss) and GAAP Reported Earnings (Loss) Per Share, respectively.

Special items included in the periods presented below include the following, which management believes do not reflect ongoing costs:

• ACP represents costs related to the abandonment of the ACP investment.

• Severance represents the reversal of 2018 costs which were deferred as a result of the partial settlement in the Duke Energy Carolinas 2019 North Carolina rate case.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

GAAP reported loss per share was $(1.13) for the second quarter of 2020 compared to earnings per share of $1.12 in the second quarter of 2019 . GAAP reported earnings decreased primarily due to the abandonment of the investment in ACP.

As discussed above, management also evaluates financial performance based on adjusted EPS. Duke Energy’s second quarter 2020 adjusted EPS was $1.08 compared to $1.12 for the second quarter of 2019 . The decrease in adjusted earnings was primarily due to unfavorable weather, lower volumes and higher depreciation expense, partially offset by lower operations and maintenance expense.

The following table reconciles non-GAAP measures, including adjusted EPS, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Three Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019
(in millions, except per share amounts) (Loss) Earnings (Loss) Earnings Per Share Earnings EPS
GAAP Reported (Loss) Earnings/GAAP Reported (Loss) Earnings Per Share $ (817 ) $ (1.13 ) $ 820 $ 1.12
Adjustments:
ACP (a) 1,626 2.21
Adjusted Earnings/Adjusted EPS $ 809 $ 1.08 $ 820 $ 1.12

(a) Net of tax benefit of $374 million.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

GAAP Reported EPS was $0.11 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , compared to $2.36 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 . GAAP reported earnings decreased primarily due to the abandonment of the investment in ACP.

As discussed above, management also evaluates financial performance based on adjusted EPS. Duke Energy’s adjusted EPS was $2.22 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , compared to $2.36 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 . The decrease in adjusted earnings was primarily due to unfavorable weather, lower volumes, higher depreciation expense, higher financing costs and a prior year adjustment related to income tax recognition for equity method investments. This was partially offset by positive rate case impacts, growth in Commercial Renewables and lower operations and maintenance expense.

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The following table reconciles non-GAAP measures, including adjusted EPS, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Six Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019
(in millions, except per-share amounts) Earnings EPS Earnings EPS
GAAP Reported Earnings/GAAP Reported EPS $ 82 $ 0.11 $ 1,720 $ 2.36
Adjustments:
ACP (a) 1,626 2.21
Severance (b) (75 ) (0.10 )
Adjusted Earnings/Adjusted EPS $ 1,633 $ 2.22 $ 1,720 $ 2.36

(a) Net of tax benefit of $374 million.

(b) Net of tax expense of $23 million.

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 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

(in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 5,034 $ 5,475 $ (441 ) $ 10,217 $ 10,804 $ (587 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 1,367 1,662 (295 ) 2,834 3,292 (458 )
Operation, maintenance and other 1,240 1,318 (78 ) 2,565 2,600 (35 )
Depreciation and amortization 993 951 42 1,970 1,898 72
Property and other taxes 296 297 (1 ) 599 598 1
Impairment charges 1 4 (3 ) 3 4 (1 )
Total operating expenses 3,897 4,232 (335 ) 7,971 8,392 (421 )
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 7 3 4 8 8
Operating Income 1,144 1,246 (102 ) 2,254 2,412 (158 )
Other Income and Expenses, net 89 89 174 180 (6 )
Interest Expense 344 330 14 683 668 15
Income Before Income Taxes 889 1,005 (116 ) 1,745 1,924 (179 )
Income Tax Expense 136 196 (60 ) 287 365 (78 )
Segment Income $ 753 $ 809 $ (56 ) $ 1,458 $ 1,559 $ (101 )
Duke Energy Carolinas GWh sales 19,083 21,604 (2,521 ) 40,319 43,432 (3,113 )
Duke Energy Progress GWh sales 14,807 16,222 (1,415 ) 30,477 32,570 (2,093 )
Duke Energy Florida GWh sales 10,800 11,301 (501 ) 19,417 19,622 (205 )
Duke Energy Ohio GWh sales 5,262 5,660 (398 ) 11,085 11,824 (739 )
Duke Energy Indiana GWh sales 6,773 7,437 (664 ) 14,379 15,470 (1,091 )
Total Electric Utilities and Infrastructure GWh sales 56,725 62,224 (5,499 ) 115,677 122,918 (7,241 )
Net proportional MW capacity in operation 50,364 49,725 639

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure’s variance is due to unfavorable weather, lower weather-normal retail sale volumes driven by impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and lower wholesale revenues, partially offset by higher revenues resulting from the South Carolina retail rate cases and Duke Energy Florida base and solar rate adjustments. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $332 million decrease in fuel revenues driven by lower sales volumes as well as an accelerated refund of fuel costs at Duke Energy Florida in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;

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• a $79 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather compared to prior year;

• a $47 million decrease in wholesale revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to higher recovery of coal ash cost in the prior year and lower capacity volumes at Duke Energy Progress; and

• a $32 million decrease in weather-normal retail sale volumes due to lower nonresidential customer demand driven by impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partially offset by:

• a $23 million increase in retail pricing due to Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement and the Solar Base Rate Adjustment; and

• a $13 million increase due to higher pricing from South Carolina retail rate case, net of a return of EDIT to customers.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $295 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower generation demand and lower fuel, coal, and natural gas costs; and

• a $78 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense driven by lower employee benefit costs and lower outage costs.

Partially offset by:

• a $42 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service and impacts from the South Carolina retail rate cases.

Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher outstanding debt in the current year and favorable debt return on deferred coal ash spend in the prior year.

Income Tax Expense. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2019, were 15.3% and 19.5% . The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Electric Utilities and Infrastructure’s variance is due to unfavorable weather, lower weather-normal retail sale volumes driven by impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and lower wholesale revenues, partially offset by higher revenues resulting from the South Carolina retail rate cases and Duke Energy Florida base and solar rate adjustments. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $482 million decrease in fuel revenues driven by lower sales volumes as well as an accelerated refund of fuel costs at Duke Energy Florida in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;

• a $124 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year;

• a $63 million decrease in wholesale revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to higher recovery of coal ash cost in the prior year and lower capacity volumes at Duke Energy Progress; and

• a $15 million decrease in weather-normal retail sale volumes due to lower nonresidential customer demand driven by impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partially offset by:

• a $39 million increase in retail pricing due to Duke Energy Florida's base rate adjustments related to annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement and the Solar Base Rate Adjustment; and

• a $32 million increase due to higher pricing from South Carolina retail rate case, net of a return of EDIT to customers.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $458 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower generation demand and lower fuel, coal, and natural gas costs; and

• a $35 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily lower employee benefit costs and lower outage costs.

Partially offset by:

• a $72 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service and impacts from the South Carolina retail rate cases.

Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher outstanding debt in the current year and favorable debt return on deferred coal ash spend in the prior year.

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Income Tax Expense. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes. The ETRs for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were 16.4% and 19.0% , respectively. The decrease in the ETR was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure

(in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 289 $ 306 $ (17 ) $ 953 $ 1,062 $ (109 )
Operating Expenses
Cost of natural gas 60 76 (16 ) 259 403 (144 )
Operation, maintenance and other 99 107 (8 ) 209 217 (8 )
Depreciation and amortization 62 63 (1 ) 128 128
Property and other taxes 26 27 (1 ) 56 60 (4 )
Total operating expenses 247 273 (26 ) 652 808 (156 )
Operating Income 42 33 9 301 254 47
Other Income and Expenses
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (1,970 ) 31 (2,001 ) (1,933 ) 64 (1,997 )
Other income and expenses, net 14 6 8 26 13 13
Total other income and expenses (1,956 ) 37 (1,993 ) (1,907 ) 77 (1,984 )
Interest Expense 37 27 10 68 57 11
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes (1,951 ) 43 (1,994 ) (1,674 ) 274 (1,948 )
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (375 ) 3 (378 ) (347 ) 8 (355 )
Segment (Loss) Income $ (1,576 ) $ 40 $ (1,616 ) $ (1,327 ) $ 266 $ (1,593 )
Piedmont LDC throughput (dekatherms) 96,807,940 104,684,733 (7,876,793 ) 245,311,935 256,347,474 (11,035,539 )
Duke Energy Midwest LDC throughput (Mcf) 15,106,407 13,742,907 1,363,500 48,892,241 52,281,179 (3,388,938 )

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were impacted primarily by the abandonment of the investment in ACP. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $16 million decrease due to lower natural gas costs passed through to customers and decreased off-system sales natural gas costs; and

• a $7 million decrease due to return of EDIT to customers.

Partially offset by:

• a $7 million increase due to North Carolina base rate case increases.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $16 million decrease in cost of natural gas due to lower natural gas prices and decreased off-system sales natural gas costs; and

• an $8 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other due to deferral of previously expensed IT project costs and lower employee benefits costs.

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. The variance was driven primarily by the abandonment of the investment in ACP.

Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by interest on the EDIT balance being returned to customers and higher debt outstanding in the current year, offset by lower AFUDC debt income.

Income Tax Benefit. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income driven by the impact of an abandonment of the ACP investment . The ETRs for the three months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were 19.2% and 7%, respectively. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to the impact of an abandonment of the ACP investment.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Gas Utilities and Infrastructure’s results were impacted primarily by the abandonment of ACP. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

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Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $144 million decrease due to lower natural gas costs passed through to customers and decreased off-system sales natural gas costs; and

• a $27 million decrease due to return of EDIT to customers.

Partially offset by:

• a $60 million increase due to North Carolina base rate case increases.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $144 million decrease in cost of natural gas due to lower natural gas prices and decreased off-system sales natural gas costs; and

• an $8 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other due to deferral of previously expensed IT project costs and lower employee benefits costs.

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. The variance was driven primarily by the abandonment of the investment in ACP.

Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by interest on the EDIT balance being returned to customers and higher debt outstanding in the current year, offset by lower AFUDC debt income.

Income Tax Benefit. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income driven by the impact of an abandonment of the ACP investment . The ETRs for the six months ended June 30, 2020 , and 2019 , were 20.7% and 2.9% , respectively. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to an adjustment, recorded in the first quarter of 2019, related to the income tax recognition for equity method investments. The equity method investment adjustment was immaterial and relates to prior years.

Commercial Renewables

(in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 123 $ 118 $ 5 $ 252 $ 224 $ 28
Operating Expenses
Operation, maintenance and other 63 64 (1 ) 132 130 2
Depreciation and amortization 48 40 8 96 80 16
Property and other taxes 8 6 2 16 12 4
Impairment charges 6 6 6 6
Total operating expenses 125 110 15 250 222 28
Operating (Loss) Income (2 ) 8 (10 ) 2 2
Other Income and Expenses, net 2 (8 ) 10 1 (10 ) 11
Interest Expense 13 22 (9 ) 31 43 (12 )
Loss Before Income Taxes (13 ) (22 ) 9 (28 ) (51 ) 23
Income Tax Benefit (13 ) (24 ) 11 (37 ) (59 ) 22
Add: Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 90 84 6 138 91 47
Segment Income $ 90 $ 86 $ 4 $ 147 $ 99 $ 48
Renewable plant production, GWh 2,660 2,314 346 5,097 4,382 715
Net proportional MW capacity in operation (a) 3,779 3,157 622

(a) Certain projects are included in tax equity structures where investors have differing interests in the project's economic attributes. One hundred percent of the tax equity project's capacity is included in the table above.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Commercial Renewables' results were favorable primarily due to new investments in solar projects. During the second quarter of 2020, Commercial Renewables had over 250MW of capacity placed in service. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Revenues. The increase was primarily due to new solar projects placed in service.

Operating Expenses. The increase was primarily due to higher depreciation and property tax expense as a result of new projects placed in service and an impairment charge in the current year related to a non-contracted wind project.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The increase was primarily due to mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio in the prior year.

Interest Expense. The decrease was primarily due to higher capitalized interest for solar and wind projects in development.

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Income Tax Benefit. The decrease in the tax benefit was primarily driven by a decrease in production tax credits generated and an increase in taxes associated with new tax equity investments.

Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. The increase was primarily due to tax equity structures related to new renewable investments .

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Commercial Renewables' results were favorable primarily due to new investments in renewable projects and favorable wind revenue. Since the second quarter of 2019, Commercial Renewables has placed in service over 700MW of capacity.

The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Revenues. The increase was primarily due to new projects placed in service and favorable wind portfolio revenue as a result of favorable market pricing and wind resource.

Operating Expenses. The increase was primarily due to higher depreciation and property tax expense as a result of new projects placed in service and an impairment charge in the current year related to a non-contracted wind project.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The increase was primarily due to mark-to-market losses in the solar portfolio in the prior year.

Interest Expense. The decrease was primarily due to higher capitalized interest for solar and wind projects in development.

Income Tax Benefit. The decrease in the tax benefit was primarily driven by an increase in taxes associated with new tax equity investments and a decrease in production tax credits generated.

Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. The increase was primarily due to tax equity structures related to new renewable investments .

Other

(in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 26 $ 25 $ 1 $ 49 $ 46 $ 3
Operating Expenses 37 11 26 (52 ) 39 (91 )
Operating (Loss) Income (11 ) 14 (25 ) 101 7 94
Other Income and Expenses, net 45 30 15 12 74 (62 )
Interest Expense 167 180 (13 ) 338 351 (13 )
Loss Before Income Taxes (133 ) (136 ) 3 (225 ) (270 ) 45
Income Tax Benefit (64 ) (33 ) (31 ) (83 ) (78 ) (5 )
Less: Preferred Dividends 15 12 3 54 12 42
Net Loss $ (84 ) $ (115 ) $ 31 $ (196 ) $ (204 ) $ 8

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

The variance was primarily driven by lower state income tax expense. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Expenses. The increase was primarily driven by higher loss experience related to non-property captive insurance claims and higher expenses associated with certain employee benefit obligations.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was primarily due to higher returns on investments that fund certain employee benefit obligations, partially offset by lower earnings on the NMC investment.

Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to lower outstanding short-term debt and lower interest rates.

Income Tax Benefit. The increase in the tax benefit was primarily driven by lower state income tax expense. The ETRs for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019 were 48.1% and 24.3%, respectively. The increase in the ETR was primarily due to lower state income tax expense.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

The variance was primarily driven by a reversal of corporate allocated severance costs, partially offset by lower returns on investments and the declaration of preferred stock dividends. The following is a detailed discussion of the variance drivers by line item.

Operating Expenses. The decrease was primarily due to the deferral of 2018 corporate allocated severance costs due to the partial settlement between Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff of the NCUC related to the 2019 North Carolina retail rate case.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was primarily due to lower returns on investments that fund certain employee benefit obligations, lower earnings on the NMC investment and lower interest income due to a tax true up in the prior year.

Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to lower outstanding short-term debt and lower interest rates.

Preferred Dividends. The variance was driven by the declaration of preferred stock dividends on preferred stock issued in 2019.

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DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 3,358 $ 3,457 $ (99 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 829 867 (38 )
Operation, maintenance and other 816 881 (65 )
Depreciation and amortization 718 663 55
Property and other taxes 156 155 1
Impairment charges 2 5 (3 )
Total operating expenses 2,521 2,571 (50 )
Operating Income 837 886 (49 )
Other Income and Expenses, net 86 72 14
Interest Expense 248 227 21
Income Before Income Taxes 675 731 (56 )
Income Tax Expense 102 137 (35 )
Net Income $ 573 $ 594 $ (21 )

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 year 2020
Residential sales (5.0 )%
General service sales (6.7 )%
Industrial sales (9.6 )%
Wholesale power sales (3.0 )%
Joint dispatch sales (60.0 )%
Total sales (7.2 )%
Average number of customers 1.8 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $77 million decrease in retail sales due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and

• a $66 million decrease in fuel revenues due to lower prices and retail sales volumes.

Partially offset by:

• a $37 million increase in weather-normal retail sales volumes; and

• a $17 million increase due to higher pricing from the South Carolina retail rate case, net of a return of EDIT to customers.

Operating Expenses . The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $65 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily driven by the deferral of 2018 severance costs due to the partial settlement agreement between Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff of the NCUC related to the 2019 North Carolina retail rate case, part ially offset by higher storm restoration costs; and

• a $38 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower retail sales volumes, net of a prior period true up.

Partially offset by:

• a $55 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service and new depreciation rates associated with the South Carolina rate case.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was primarily due to higher AFUDC equity in the current year.

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 a decrease in pretax income and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

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PROGRESS ENERGY

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 4,920 $ 5,316 $ (396 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 1,540 1,913 (373 )
Operation, maintenance and other 1,143 1,173 (30 )
Depreciation and amortization 884 881 3
Property and other taxes 272 280 (8 )
Total operating expenses 3,839 4,247 (408 )
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 6 (1 ) 7
Operating Income 1,087 1,068 19
Other Income and Expenses, net 65 65
Interest Expense 405 438 (33 )
Income Before Income Taxes 747 695 52
Income Tax Expense 120 118 2
Net Income 627 577 50

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $380 million decrease in fuel revenues driven by lower sales volumes as well as an accelerated refund of fuel costs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic at Duke Energy Florida and lower fuel prices, volumes and native load transfer sales in the current year at Duke Energy Progress;

• a $49 million decrease in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to higher recovery of coal ash cost in the prior year and lower capacity volumes at Duke Energy Progress, partially offset by increased demand at Duke Energy Florida;

• a $44 million decrease in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to unfavorable weather in the current year at Duke Energy Progress, partially offset by favorable weather in the current year at Duke Energy Florida;

• a $32 million decrease in rider revenues primarily due to the Crystal River 3 uprate regulatory asset being fully recovered in 2019 at Duke Energy Florida; and

• a $29 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volume.

Partially offset by:

• a $55 million increase in storm revenues due to Hurricane Dorian collections at Duke Energy Florida;

• a $39 million increase in retail pricing due to base rate adjustments related to annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement and the Solar Base Rate Adjustment at Duke Energy Florida;

• a $15 million increase due to higher pricing from the South Carolina retail rate case, net of a return of EDIT to customers at Duke Energy Progress; and

• a $12 million increase in other revenues primarily due to increased transmission revenues at Duke Energy Florida.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $373 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower demand and changes in generation mix at Duke Energy Progress and lower fuel costs at Duke Energy Florida;

• a $30 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense at Duke Energy Progress primarily driven by the deferral of 2018 severance costs due to the partial settlement agreement between Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff of the NCUC related to the 2019 North Carolina retail rate case, reduced outage costs and energy efficiency program costs, partially offset by storm cost amortizations at Duke Energy Florida; and

• an $8 million decrease in property and other taxes primarily due to lower revenue related taxes as a result of the decreased fuel revenues, and lower accrued property taxes at Duke Energy Florida.

Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by lower interest rates on outstanding debt at Duke Energy Progress.

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DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 2,581 $ 2,871 $ (290 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 800 994 (194 )
Operation, maintenance and other 622 692 (70 )
Depreciation and amortization 544 541 3
Property and other taxes 91 85 6
Total operating expenses 2,057 2,312 (255 )
Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net 5 5
Operating Income 529 559 (30 )
Other Income and Expenses, net 41 48 (7 )
Interest Expense 137 158 (21 )
Income Before Income Taxes 433 449 (16 )
Income Tax Expense 68 77 (9 )
Net Income $ 365 $ 372 $ (7 )

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 period 2020
Residential sales (6.0 )%
General service sales (8.8 )%
Industrial sales (4.8 )%
Wholesale power sales (12.2 )%
Joint dispatch sales 22.8 %
Total sales (6.4 )%
Average number of customers 1.6 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $185 million decrease in fuel cost recovery driven by lower fuel prices and volumes as well as less native load transfer sales in the current year;

• a $61 million decrease in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to higher recovery of coal ash cost in the prior year and decreased volumes, partially offset by increased capacity rates;

• a $60 million decrease in retail sales due to unfavorable weather in the current year; and

• a $13 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes in the current year.

Partially Offset by:

• a $15 million increase due to higher pricing from the South Carolina retail rate case, net of a return of EDIT to customers.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $194 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower demand and changes in generation mix; and

• a $70 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily driven by the deferral of 2018 severance costs due to the partial settlement agreement between Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff of the NCUC related to the 2019 North Carolina retail rate case, reduced outage costs and energy efficiency program costs.

Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by lower interest rates on outstanding debt.

Income Tax Expense. The decrease in tax expense was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

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DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 2,330 $ 2,439 $ (109 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 740 919 (179 )
Operation, maintenance and other 514 474 40
Depreciation and amortization 340 340
Property and other taxes 180 196 (16 )
Total operating expenses 1,774 1,929 (155 )
Losses on Sales of Other Assets and Other, net (1 ) 1
Operating Income 556 509 47
Other Income and Expenses, net 25 25
Interest Expense 164 165 (1 )
Income Before Income Taxes 417 369 48
Income Tax Expense 81 72 9
Net Income $ 336 $ 297 $ 39

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 period 2020
Residential sales 1.2 %
General service sales (6.6 )%
Industrial sales 5.4 %
Wholesale and other (10.7 )%
Total sales (1.0 )%
Average number of customers 1.7 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $195 million decrease in fuel revenues driven by lower sales volumes as well as an accelerated refund of fuel costs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;

• a $32 million decrease in rider revenues primarily due to full recovery of the Crystal River 3 uprate regulatory asset in 2019; and

• a $16 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes.

Partially offset by:

• a $55 million increase in storm revenues due to Hurricane Dorian collections;

• a $39 million increase in retail pricing due to base rate adjustments related to annual increases from the 2017 Settlement Agreement and the Solar Base Rate Adjustment;

• a $16 million increase in retail sales, net of fuel revenues, due to favorable weather in the current year;

• a $12 million increase in other revenues primarily due to increased transmission revenues; and

• a $12 million increase in wholesale power revenues, net of fuel, primarily due to increased demand.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $179 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power primarily due to lower fuel costs; and

• a $16 million decrease in property and other taxes driven by lower gross receipts taxes due to decreased fuel revenues as well as lower accrued property taxes.

Partially offset by:

• a $40 million increase in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to storm cost amortizations.

Income Tax Expense. The increase in tax expense was primarily due to an increase in pretax income.

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DUKE ENERGY OHIO

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues
Regulated electric $ 676 $ 691 $ (15 )
Regulated natural gas 245 273 (28 )
Total operating revenues 921 964 (43 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 164 179 (15 )
Cost of natural gas 43 64 (21 )
Operation, maintenance and other 218 255 (37 )
Depreciation and amortization 136 130 6
Property and other taxes 161 158 3
Total operating expenses 722 786 (64 )
Operating Income 199 178 21
Other Income and Expenses, net 7 15 (8 )
Interest Expense 49 54 (5 )
Income Before Income Taxes 157 139 18
Income Tax Expense 26 23 3
Net Income $ 131 $ 116 $ 15

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.

Increase (Decrease) over prior year Electric — 2020 Natural Gas — 2020
Residential sales (2.3 )% (7.5 )%
General service sales (8.1 )% (10.1 )%
Industrial sales (8.0 )% (3.2 )%
Wholesale electric power sales (52.0 )% n/a
Other natural gas sales n/a (0.5 )%
Total sales (6.3 )% (6.5 )%
Average number of customers 1.3 % 0.8 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues . The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $34 million decrease in fuel related revenues primarily due to lower natural gas prices and decreased volumes;

• an $8 million decrease in other revenues due to lower OVEC sales into PJM; and

• a $6 million decrease in bulk power marketing sales.

Partially offset by:

• a $10 million increase in retail pricing primarily due to rate case impacts in Kentucky.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $36 million decrease in fuel expense, primarily driven by lower natural gas prices and decreased volumes; and

• a $37 million decrease in operations, maintenance and other expense primarily due to Customer Connect and Network Integration Transmission Services deferrals, the timing of energy efficiency programs and outage costs, lower employee benefit expenses and lower vegetation and pole maintenance costs.

Partially offset by:

• a $6 million increase in depreciation and amortization primarily driven by an increase in distribution plant, partially offset by lower amortization due to the suspension of the MGP rider in Ohio.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was primarily due to lower AFUDC equity and lower intercompany interest income.

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DUKE ENERGY INDIANA

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 1,309 $ 1,482 $ (173 )
Operating Expenses
Fuel used in electric generation and purchased power 355 486 (131 )
Operation, maintenance and other 357 377 (20 )
Depreciation and amortization 266 263 3
Property and other taxes 42 39 3
Total operating expenses 1,020 1,165 (145 )
Operating Income 289 317 (28 )
Other Income and Expenses, net 19 27 (8 )
Interest Expense 85 71 14
Income Before Income Taxes 223 273 (50 )
Income Tax Expense 43 66 (23 )
Net Income $ 180 $ 207 $ (27 )

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 year 2020
Residential sales (3.5 )%
General service sales (9.3 )%
Industrial sales (9.8 )%
Wholesale power sales (4.3 )%
Total sales (7.1 )%
Average number of customers 1.4 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $118 million decrease in fuel revenues primarily due to lower fuel cost recovery driven by customer demand and fuel prices;

• a $20 million decrease in weather-normal retail sales volumes driven by lower nonresidential customer demand;

• an $18 million decrease in rider revenues primarily related to lower Edwardsport IGCC sales volumes; and

• a $9 million decrease primarily related to the true up of wholesale revenues in the current year.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $131 million decrease in fuel used in electric generation and purchased power expense primarily due to lower coal and natural gas costs, lower amortization of deferred fuel costs and lower purchased power expense; and

• a $20 million decrease in operation, maintenance and other expense primarily due to lower outage expenses, storm restoration costs, training costs, employee related costs and the Customer Connect deferral.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The decrease was primarily due to life insurance proceeds received in the prior year.

Interest Expense. The variance was primarily due to higher fixed-rate debt outstanding in the current year and a favorable debt return , in the prior year, on the cumulative balance of deferred coal ash spend.

Income Tax Expense. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to a decrease in pretax income and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes.

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PIEDMONT

Results of Operations

(in millions) Six Months Ended June 30, — 2020 2019 Variance
Operating Revenues $ 709 $ 788 $ (79 )
Operating Expenses
Cost of natural gas 215 338 (123 )
Operation, maintenance and other 159 163 (4 )
Depreciation and amortization 88 84 4
Property and other taxes 24 25 (1 )
Total operating expenses 486 610 (124 )
Operating Income 223 178 45
Other Income and Expenses, net 28 12 16
Interest Expense 60 43 17
Income Before Income Taxes 191 147 44
Income Tax Expense 11 32 (21 )
Net Income $ 180 $ 115 $ 65

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 year 2020
Residential deliveries (4.6 )%
Commercial deliveries (11.8 )%
Industrial deliveries (3.3 )%
Power generation deliveries (2.8 )%
For resale (15.0 )%
Total throughput deliveries (4.3 )%
Secondary market volumes (17.7 )%
Average number of customers 1.7 %

Due to the margin decoupling mechanism in North Carolina and the weather normalization adjustment (WNA) mechanisms in South Carolina and Tennessee and fixed-price contracts with most power generation customers, 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 offset the impact of weather on bills rendered, but do not ensure full recovery of approved margin during periods when winter weather is significantly warmer or colder than normal.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 , as compared to June 30, 2019

Operating Revenues. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $123 million decrease due to lower natural gas costs passed through to customers and decreased off-system sales natural gas costs;

• a $27 million decrease due to return of EDIT to customers; and

• a $7 million decrease due to NCUC approval related to tax reform accounting from fixed-rate contracts in the prior year.

Partially offset by:

• a $60 million increase due to North Carolina base rate case increases; and

• a $15 million increase due to North Carolina IMR increases.

Operating Expenses. The variance was driven primarily by:

• a $123 million decrease in cost of natural gas due to lower natural gas prices and decreased off-system sales natural gas costs.

Other Income and Expenses, net. The variance was driven primarily by AFUDC equity and intercompany interest related to Belews Creek and Marshall Power Generation contracts.

Interest Expense. The variance was driven primarily by interest on the EDIT balance being returned to customers and higher debt outstanding in the current year, partially offset by lower AFUDC debt income.

Income Tax Expense. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to an increase in the amortization of excess deferred taxes and an increase in AFUDC Equity, partially offset by an increase in pretax income.

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Matters Impacting Future Results

The matters discussed herein could materially impact the future operating results, financial condition and cash flows of the Duke Energy Registrants and Business Segments.

COVID-19

Duke Energy cannot predict the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact its results of operations, financial position and cash flows in the future. Duke Energy will continue to actively monitor the impacts of COVID-19 including the economic slowdown caused by business closures or by reduced operations of businesses and governmental agencies. The pandemic and resultant economic slowdown will adversely affect the company’s customers, suppliers and partners and could cause an increase in certain costs, such as bad debt, and a reduction in the demand for energy. It could also cause delays in construction for Commercial Renewables and availability of financing. The company also has various pending rate case proceedings that have been delayed. Duke Energy has cost mitigation plans in place to partially offset these impacts, and the ability to execute these plans is critical to preserving future financial results. Furthermore, the actions of federal, state or local authorities may impact our business operations in ways that we currently cannot anticipate. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for discussion of risks associated with COVID-19 and Liquidity and Capital Resources within this section for a discussion of liquidity impacts of COVID-19.

ACP

On July 5, 2020, Duke Energy and Dominion Energy determined that they would no longer invest in the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Duke Energy has recorded $2.0 billion of pretax charges and expects additional charges of less than $100 million to be recorded when certain exit costs related to the project are incurred by ACP. Estimates used to calculate the loss could be revised and exit obligations which have not yet been incurred or recorded could have an adverse impact on future results. Furthermore, the loss of earnings from this project, including AFUDC, will lower Duke Energy's future expected results. See Notes 1, 3, 4 and 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Organization and Basis of Presentation," "Regulatory Matters," "Commitments and Contingencies," and "Variable Interest Entities," respectively, for additional information.

Regulatory Matters

On December 31, 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress entered into a settlement agreement with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and certain community groups under which Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress agreed to excavate seven of the nine remaining coal ash basins in North Carolina with ash moved to on-site lined landfills. At the two remaining basins, uncapped basin ash will be excavated and moved to lined landfills. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress have also received orders 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 have appealed these decisions to the South Carolina Supreme Court and those appeals are pending. Appeals of the 2017 North Carolina approved rate cases for Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are still pending at the North Carolina Supreme Court. The North Carolina Attorney General and various intervenors primarily dispute the allowance of recovery of coal ash costs from customers, which was approved by the NCUC. An order from regulatory or judicial authorities disallowing recovery of costs related to closure of these ash basins could have an adverse impact on future results.

In 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.

Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Florida’s service territories were impacted by several named storms in 2018. 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 has been deferred. An order from regulatory authorities disallowing the deferral and future recovery of storm restoration costs could have an adverse impact.

Duke Energy Carolinas received an order from the NCUC in 2018, which denied the Grid Rider Stipulation and deferral treatment of grid improvement costs. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress have petitioned for deferral of future grid improvement costs in their 2019 rate cases. There could be adverse impact if grid improvement costs are not ultimately approved for recovery and/or deferral treatment.

In 2019, Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress filed general rate cases with the NCUC. The outcome of these rate cases could have a material impact.

The PUCO has 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. Duke Energy Ohio has filed for a request for extension of the deadline. A hearing on that request has not been scheduled. 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.

For additional information, see Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Regulatory Matters.”

Other Matters

Duke Energy continues to experience growth in Commercial Renewables with tax equity structures; however, the future expiration of federal tax incentives could result in adverse impacts to future results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

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Duke Energy continues to monitor recoverability of a renewable merchant plant 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. Based on the most recent recoverability test performed this quarter, the carrying value approximated the aggregate estimated future cash flows for this plant and therefore further testing was not required. A continued decline in energy market pricing would likely result in a future impairment. Impairment of this asset could result in adverse impacts. For additional information, see Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Business Segments."

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, 2019, 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. Duke Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 , included a summary and detailed discussion of projected primary sources and uses of cash for 2020 to 2022 .

During March 2020, in response to market volatility and the ongoing economic uncertainty related to COVID-19, Duke Energy took several actions to enhance the company's liquidity position including:

• Duke Energy drew down the remaining $500 million of availability under the existing $1 billion Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility, which was subsequently repaid during the second quarter of 2020; and

• Duke Energy entered into and borrowed the full amount under a $1.5 billion, 364-day Term Loan Credit Agreement. The Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a provision for additional borrowing capacity of $500 million. Duke Energy exercised the provision and borrowed an additional $188 million, for a total borrowing of approximately $1.7 billion.

Following March 2020, access to credit and equity markets has normalized. In addition to the financings to address the company's liquidity position, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, Duke Energy issued approximately $3.3 billion in debt, raised $111 million of common equity through its dividend reinvestment program, and paid down $500 million on the Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility. Despite the recovery in capital markets, Duke Energy continues to monitor access to credit and equity markets amid the ongoing economic uncertainty related to COVID-19.

As of June 30, 2020 , Duke Energy had approximately $341 million of cash on hand, $5.4 billion available under its $8 billion Master Credit Facility and $500 million available under the $1 billion Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility. Duke Energy has additional liquidity available totaling approximately $2.6 billion under outstanding equity forward agreements. Duke Energy expects to have sufficient liquidity in the form of cash on hand, cash from operations and available credit capacity to support its funding needs. Duke Energy continues to monitor access to credit and equity markets. Refer to Notes 5 and 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Debt and Credit Facilities" and "Stockholders' Equity," respectively, for information regarding Duke Energy's debt and equity issuances, debt maturities and available credit facilities including the Master Credit Facility.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation of the ACP pipeline, Duke Energy currently does not expect significant changes to the total projected capital and investment expenditures provided in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 . However, Duke Energy will continue to reassess capital projects depending on the duration and severity of economic impacts caused by the pandemic.

Cash Flow Information

The following table summarizes Duke Energy’s cash flows.

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019
Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activities $ 3,357 $ 3,056
Investing activities (5,471 ) (5,788 )
Financing activities 2,182 2,622
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 68 (110 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 573 591
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 641 $ 481

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OPERATING CASH FLOWS

The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s operating cash flows.

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 Variance
Net (loss) income $ (2 ) $ 1,641 $ (1,643 )
Non-cash adjustments to net income 4,592 2,917 1,675
Payments for asset retirement obligations (287 ) (336 ) 49
Working capital (946 ) (1,166 ) 220
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 3,357 $ 3,056 $ 301

The variance was primarily due to timing of payments of property taxes, higher Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL) refunds in the current year and lower storm costs in the current year.

INVESTING CASH FLOWS

The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s investing cash flows.

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 Variance
Capital, investment and acquisition expenditures $ (5,267 ) $ (5,627 ) $ 360
Other investing items (204 ) (161 ) (43 )
Net cash used in investing activities $ (5,471 ) $ (5,788 ) $ 317

The variance relates to lower capital expenditures in the current year for plants now in service.

FINANCING CASH FLOWS

The following table summarizes key components of Duke Energy’s financing cash flows.

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions) 2020 2019 Variance
Issuances of long-term debt, net $ 1,837 $ 2,467 $ (630 )
Issuances of common stock 57 27 30
Issuances of preferred stock 973 (973 )
Notes payable, commercial paper and other short-term borrowings 1,624 324 1,300
Dividends paid (1,391 ) (1,312 ) (79 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 163 193 (30 )
Other financing items (108 ) (50 ) (58 )
Net cash provided by financing activities $ 2,182 $ 2,622 $ (440 )

The variance was primarily due to:

• a $1.3 billion increase in net proceeds from issuances of notes payable and commercial paper primarily due to borrowings of $1.7 billion under the 364-day Term Loan Credit Agreement.

Partially offset by:

• a $973 million decrease in proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock; and

• a $630 million decrease in proceeds from net issuances of long-term debt primarily due to the timing of issuances and redemptions of long-term debt.

OTHER MATTERS

Environmental Regulations

The Duke Energy Registrants are subject to federal, state and local regulations regarding air and water quality, hazardous and solid waste disposal, coal ash and other environmental matters. These regulations can be changed from time to time and result in new obligations of the Duke Energy Registrants. Refer to Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Regulatory Matters," for further information regarding potential plant retirements and regulatory filings related to the Duke Energy Registrants.

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On May 14, 2020, the five-year probation period following the Dan River coal ash spill ended. The court appointed monitor confirmed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina that Duke Energy met or exceeded every obligation throughout the process. Separately, in a final report to the EPA, it was noted that the company made significant enhancements to its Ethics and Compliance Program and its environmental compliance programs.

Section 126 Petitions

On November 16, 2016, the state of Maryland filed a petition with EPA under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act alleging that 19 power plants, including two plants (three units) that Duke Energy Registrants own and operate, contribute to violations of EPA’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone in the state of Maryland. On March 12, 2018, the state of New York filed a petition with EPA, also under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act alleging that over 60 power plants, including six that Duke Energy Registrants own and operate, contribute to violations of EPA’s ozone NAAQS in the state of New York. Both Maryland and New York sought EPA orders requiring the states in which the named power plants operate to impose more stringent NOx emission limitations on the plants. On October 5, 2018, EPA denied the Maryland petition. That same day, Maryland appealed EPA's denial. On October 18, 2019, EPA denied the New York petition, and New York appealed that decision on October 29, 2019. On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its decision, finding, with one exception, that EPA reasonably denied the Maryland petition. The court remanded one issue to EPA regarding target sources lacking catalytic controls. All of the Duke Energy units targeted have selective catalytic reduction so the decision is favorable for these units. A different panel of the same court heard oral argument in New York’s appeal of EPA’s denial of its Section 126 Petition on May 7, 2020, and on July 14, 2020, the panel issued its decision remanding the Petition to EPA for further review. The Duke Energy Registrants cannot predict the outcome of this matter.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , there were no material changes to Duke Energy’s off-balance sheet arrangements. See Notes 1, 3, 4 and 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Organization and Basis of Presentation," "Regulatory Matters," "Commitments and Contingencies," and "Variable Interest Entities," respectively, for additional information on ACP. See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, "Stockholders' Equity," for information regarding equity forward sales agreements. 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, 2019 .

Contractual Obligations

Duke Energy enters into contracts that require payment of cash at certain specified periods, based on certain specified minimum quantities and prices. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , 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, 2019 .

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE 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. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , there were no material changes to the Duke Energy Registrants' disclosures about market risk, other than as described below.

Credit Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, the Duke Energy Subsidiary Registrants announced a suspension of disconnections for nonpayment to be effective throughout the national emergency. This has resulted in an increase in charge-offs over historical levels. In addition, the Registrants are monitoring the effects of the resultant economic slowdown on counterparties’ abilities to perform under their contractual obligations.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Duke Energy Registrants in the reports they file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the SEC rules and forms.

Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Duke Energy Registrants in the reports they file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Duke Energy Registrants have evaluated the effectiveness of their disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2020 , and, based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance of compliance.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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 June 30, 2020 , and have concluded no change has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

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OTHER INFORMATION

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, 2019.

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, 2019 , which could materially affect the Duke Energy Registrants’ financial condition or future results. The information presented below updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the risk factors and information disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The Duke Energy Registrants’ operations have been and may be affected by COVID-19 in ways listed below and in ways the registrants cannot predict at this time.

The COVID-19 pandemic has begun to impact the Duke Energy Registrants' business strategy, results of operations, financial position and cash flows, albeit not materially as of this filing date, from specific activities listed below:

• Decreased demand for electricity and natural gas;

• Delays in rate cases and other legal proceedings;

• The health and availability of our critical personnel and their ability to perform business functions; and

• Actions of state utility commissions or federal or state governments to allow customers to suspend or delay payment of bills related to the provision of electric or gas services.

Furthermore, due to the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing impact on global health and economic stability as of this filing date, the Duke Energy Registrants expect that the activities listed below could negatively impact their business strategy, results of operations, financial position and cash flows:

• An inability to procure satisfactory levels of fuels or other necessary equipment to continue production of electricity and delivery of natural gas;

• An inability to obtain labor or equipment necessary for the construction of generation projects or pipeline expansion;

• An inability to maintain information technology systems and protections from cyberattack;

• An inability to obtain financing in volatile financial markets;

• Additional federal regulation tied to stimulus and other aid packages; and

• Impairment charges, which could include real estate as options for working remotely are evaluated and goodwill.

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 (**).

Exhibit Duke Duke — Energy Progress Duke — Energy Duke — Energy Duke — Energy Duke — Energy
Number Energy Carolinas Energy Progress Florida Ohio Indiana Piedmont
4.1 Twenty-third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 15, 2020, File No. 1-32853). X
4.2 Forty-seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 21, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 21, 2020, File No. 1-1232). X
4.3 Tenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 21, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 21, 2020, File No. 1-6196). X
4.4 Fifty-seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 11, 2020, File No. 1-3274) . X
*31.1.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.2 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.3 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.4 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.5 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.6 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.7 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.1.8 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.2.1 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.2.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.2.3 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.2.4 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.2.5 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X

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*31.2.6 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*31.2.7 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*31.2.8 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.3 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.4 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.5 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.6 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.7 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.1.8 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.3 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.4 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.5 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.6 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.7 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X
*32.2.8 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. X

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EXHIBITS

*101.INS XBRL Instance Document (this does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). X X X X X X X X
*101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. X X X X X X X X
*101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document. X X X X X X X X
*101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document. X X X X X X X X
*101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document. X X X X X X X X
*101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document. X X X X X X X X
*104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). 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% 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

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.

Date: August 10, 2020 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. — /s/ STEVEN K. YOUNG
Steven K. Young Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: August 10, 2020 /s/ DWIGHT L. JACOBS
Dwight L. Jacobs Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Tax and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

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