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): January 27, 2014
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| Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, |
| IRS Employer |
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1-32853 |
| DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (a Delaware corporation) 550 South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803 704-382-3853
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| 20-2777218 |
1-04928 |
| DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC (a North Carolina limited liability company) 526 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-4200 704-382-3853 |
| 56-0205520 |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (the “Company”) is no longer engaged in discussions with South Carolina Public Service Authority (“Santee Cooper”) regarding the potential acquisition by the Company of a 5-10 percent ownership interest in the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station being developed by Santee Cooper and South Carolina Electric & Gas, near Jenkinsville, South Carolina. The Company had been engaged in discussions with Santee Cooper since July 2011.
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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Date: January 27, 2014 | By: | /s/ Julia S. Janson |
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| Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
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Date: January 27, 2014 | By: | /s/ Julia S. Janson |
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| Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |