EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, James E. Rogers, certify that:
| 1) | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; and |
| 2) | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
Date: May 13, 2008
/s/ JAMES E. ROGERS |
| James E. Rogers |
| Chief Executive Officer |
