X0201 42004-01-09 0001094093 PROGRESS ENERGY INC PGN 0001022301 WITTNER JEAN GILES 5999 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE 400 ST. PETERSBURG FL 33710 1000Units based on value of Common Stock2004-01-094A03344.96ACommon Stock335208DUnits based on value of Common StockCommon Stock16701670DDirectors' Deferred Compensation Plan units convertible at a rate of 1 for 1.Will be settled 100 percent in cash following the undersigned's retirement from the Board.Based upon payment schedule selected.Directors' Stock Unit Plan units convertible at a rate of 1 for 1.Jean Giles Wittner by Robert M. Williams pursuant to POA2004-01-12