History
In 1908, Raleigh Electric, Central Carolina Power and Consumer Light & Power merged to form Carolina Power & Light.
In 1952, CP&L added southeastern North Carolina to its service territory with the acquisition of Tide Water Power.
In 1987, CP&L placed the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant into service.
In 2002, subsequent to the 2000 acquisition of Florida Progress Corporation, CP&L began doing business as Progress Energy, Inc. It then distinguished its operations as Progress Energy Carolinas and Progress Energy Florida.
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