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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Section 45
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Acquisition by Duke Energy Corporation (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		2 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Costs to achieve expenses			$ 7,300,000	$ 5,700,000
North Carolina Utilities Commission \| Approved Stipulation and Settlement Agreement September 2016
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
One Time Customer Bill Credit			$ 10,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	$ (5,300,000)	$ (4,700,000)