Exhibit No. 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-33520 and Registration Statement No. 333-48164 on Form S-8 of our report dated June 26, 2007, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Progress Energy 401(k) Savings & Stock Ownership Plan for the year ended December 31, 2006.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Raleigh, North Carolina
June 26, 2007
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