UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2013
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Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Telephone Number |
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IRS Employer |
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1-32853 |
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20-2777218 |
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (a Delaware corporation) 550 South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803 704-382-3853
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1-3382 |
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DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, INC. (a North Carolina corporation) 410 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748 704-382-3853 |
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56-0165465
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 30, 2013, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (the “NCUC”) issued an order approving the terms of a Settlement Agreement between the North Carolina Public Staff (the “Public Staff”) and Duke Energy Progress, Inc. (“Duke Energy Progress”). This Settlement Agreement was filed on February 28, 2013, by the Public Staff in connection with the rate case filed on October 12, 2012 by Duke Energy Progress. An overview providing detail on the terms of the NCUC’s order approving the settlement is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Duke Energy Progress Summary of NCUC Order Approving Rate Settlement
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION | |
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Date: May 31, 2013 |
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/s/ Julia S. Janson |
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Executive Vice President, Chief Legal |
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Officer and Corporate Secretary |
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DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, INC. | |
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Date: May 31, 2013 |
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/s/ Julia S. Janson |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |