Exhibit No. 23(a)


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 
333-50543, 33-50617, 33-50715, 333-02571, 333-02575, 333-14209, 333-30263,
333-40679 and 333-59327 of Duke Energy Corporation on Form S-3 and Registration
Statement Nos. 333-29563, 333-29585, 333-29587, 333-34655, 333-12093, 333-50317
and 333-59279 of Duke Energy Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated 
February 12, 1999, appearing in this Form 8-K of Duke Energy Corporation.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 8, 1999