Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-132933 of Duke Energy Corporation on Form S-8 of our report relating to the financial statements and supplementary information of the Duke Energy Retirement Savings Plan (the Plan) dated June 18, 2014, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
/s/ McCONNELL & JONES LLP |
| Houston, Texas |
| June 18, 2014 |