# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000017797
**File Stem:** 0001881229-23-000005
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001881229-23-000005.hdr.sgml**: 20230329

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001881229-23-000005

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 29

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230329

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230329

**ABS ASSET CLASS**: Debt Securities

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001881229
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES [6189]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 872308312
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-259315-01
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23774572

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 410 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 27601-1748
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 704-382-3853

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 410 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 27601-1748
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000017797
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 560165465
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NC
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03382
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23774573

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 410 S. WILMINGTON STREET
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 27601
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9195466111

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 410 S. WILMINGTON STREET
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 27601

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130514

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K** 

(Mark One)

☒ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the transition period from________to________

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Commission File Number** | **Exact Name of Registrants as Specified in their Charters, State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code and Registrants' Telephone Number** | **IRS Employer Identification No.** |
| **333-259315-01** | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS NC STORM FUNDING LLC** | **87-2308312** |

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(a Delaware limited liability company)

410 South Wilmington Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748

704-382-3853

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1-3382** | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC** | **56-0165465** |

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(Depositor and Sponsor)

(a North Carolina limited liability company)

410 South Wilmington Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748

704-382-3853

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: None

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act

Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes ◻ No ⌧

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke Energy Progress)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes ⌧ No ◻

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. (Response applicable to all registrants.) Yes ◻ No ⌧

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ⌧ No ◻

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ⌧ No ◻

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ◻ Accelerated filer ◻ Non-accelerated filer ⌧ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have filed a report on and attestation to their managements' assessment of the effectiveness of their internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued their audit report. ☐

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrants included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ⌧

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

None

Auditor Firm ID: 34 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Auditor Name: Deloitte & Touche LLP Auditor Location: Charlotte, NC

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**PART I**

**The following Items have been omitted pursuant to General Instruction J of Form 10-K:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 1. Business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 1A. Risk Factors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 2. Properties.

**Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.**

None.

**Item 3. Legal Proceedings.**

None.

**Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.**

None.

**PART II**

**The following Items have been omitted pursuant to General Instruction J of Form 10-K:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

**Item 9B. Other Information.**

None.

**PART III**

**Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.**

Following are the managers and executive officers of Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC ("DEPNCSF") as of December 31, 2022:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Name** | **Age** | **Current and Recent Positions Held** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Karl W. Newlin** | **54** | **Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Corporation.** Mr. Newlin assumed his role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer in 2018. In addition, he assumed his role as President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer in November 2021, and Manager of DEPNCSF in August 2021. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Karl W. Newlin** | **54** | **Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Corporation.** Mr. Newlin assumed his role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer in 2018. In addition, he assumed his role as President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer in November 2021, and Manager of DEPNCSF in August 2021. | **Cynthia S. Lee** | **56** | **Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Corporation.** Ms. Lee assumed her role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller in May 2021. Prior to that, she served as Director, Investor Relations since June 2019 and in various roles within the Corporate Controller's organization after joining the Corporation and its affiliates in 2002. In addition, she assumed her role as Controller and Manager of DEPNCSF in September 2021. |  |  |  |
| **Karl W. Newlin** | **54** | **Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Corporation.** Mr. Newlin assumed his role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer in 2018. In addition, he assumed his role as President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer in November 2021, and Manager of DEPNCSF in August 2021. | **Cynthia S. Lee** | **56** | **Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Corporation.** Ms. Lee assumed her role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller in May 2021. Prior to that, she served as Director, Investor Relations since June 2019 and in various roles within the Corporate Controller's organization after joining the Corporation and its affiliates in 2002. In addition, she assumed her role as Controller and Manager of DEPNCSF in September 2021. | **Bernard J. Angelo** | **53** | **Senior Vice President of Global Securitization Services, LLC.** Mr. Angelo assumed his role as Senior Vice President of Global Securitization Services in 1997. In addition, he assumed his role as Independent Manager of DEPNCSF in August 2021. |
| **Cynthia S. Lee** | **56** | **Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Corporation.** Ms. Lee assumed her role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller in May 2021. Prior to that, she served as Director, Investor Relations since June 2019 and in various roles within the Corporate Controller's organization after joining the Corporation and its affiliates in 2002. In addition, she assumed her role as Controller and Manager of DEPNCSF in September 2021. | **Bernard J. Angelo** | **53** | **Senior Vice President of Global Securitization Services, LLC.** Mr. Angelo assumed his role as Senior Vice President of Global Securitization Services in 1997. In addition, he assumed his role as Independent Manager of DEPNCSF in August 2021. |  |  |  |
| **Bernard J. Angelo** | **53** | **Senior Vice President of Global Securitization Services, LLC.** Mr. Angelo assumed his role as Senior Vice President of Global Securitization Services in 1997. In addition, he assumed his role as Independent Manager of DEPNCSF in August 2021. |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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DEPNCSF is a wholly owned, bankruptcy remote subsidiary of Duke Energy Progress, LLC, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Progress Energy, Inc.. Progress Energy, Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation ("Duke Energy").

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**Code of Conduct**

Duke Energy has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all officers and employees of Duke Energy and its affiliates, including DEPNCSF. This code of ethics, entitled "Code of Business Ethics," is posted on Duke Energy's website at www.duke-energy.com/our-company/about-us/ethics. Duke Energy's Code of Business Ethics is administered by the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer of Duke Energy, who provides regular reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Duke Energy.

**Item 11. Executive Compensation.**

Other than the annual independent manager fee of $3,500 paid to Global Securitization Services, LLC, DEPNCSF does not pay any compensation to its managers or executive officers.

**Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.**

None.

**Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.**

None.

**Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.**

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction J of Form 10-K.

**PART IV**

**Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.**

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|:---|:---|
| (a)(1) and (a)(2) | Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules are omitted pursuant to General Instruction J of Form 10-K as listed under Item 8 of this report. |
| (a)(3) and (b) | See Exhibit Index included as the last part of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference. |
| (c) | Not applicable. |

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**Item 16. Form 10-K Summary.**

None.

**Item 1112(b). Significant Obligors of Pool Assets.**

None.

**Item 1114(b)(2). Credit Enhancement and Other Support, Except For Certain Derivative Instruments.**

None.

**Item 1115(b). Certain Derivative Instruments.**

None.

**Item 1117. Legal Proceedings.**

None.

**Item 1119. Affiliations and Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.**

DEPNCSF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Duke Energy Progress, LLC, which is the depositor, sponsor and servicer.

**Item 1122. Compliance With Applicable Servicing Criteria.**

See Exhibits 33.1, 33.2, 34.1, and 34.2 of this Form 10-K.

**Item 1123. Servicer Compliance Statement.**

See Exhibit 35.1 of this Form 10-K.

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**SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT**

No such annual report, proxy statement, form of proxy or other proxy soliciting material has been sent to the registrant's security holders. The registrant will not be sending an annual report or proxy material to its security holders subsequent to the filing of this form.

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

Exhibits filed herewithin are designated by an asterisk (\*). All exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing, as indicated.

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| 3.1 | <u>[Certificate of Formation of Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC (incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form SF-1 of Duke Energy Progress, LLC filed on September 3, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921112956/tm2126671d2_ex3-1.htm)</u> |
| 3.2 | <u>[Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC, dated and effective as of November 15, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed November 19, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921141979/tm2126671d13_ex3-2.htm)</u> |
| 4.1 | <u>[Indenture, dated as of November 24, 2021, by and between Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Indenture Trustee and Securities Intermediary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921143611/tm2126671d14_ex4-1.htm)</u> |
| 4.2 | <u>[Series Supplement, dated as of November 24, 2021, by and between Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Indenture Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921143611/tm2126671d14_ex4-2.htm)</u> |
| 10.1 | <u>[Storm Recovery Property Servicing Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2021, by and between Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC, and Duke Energy Progress, LLC, as Servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921143611/tm2126671d14_ex10-1.htm)</u> |
| 10.2 | <u>[Storm Recovery Property Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2021, by and between Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC, and Duke Energy Progress, LLC, as Servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921143611/tm2126671d14_ex10-2.htm)</u> |
| 10.3 | <u>[Administration Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2021, by and between Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC, as administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed November 24, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921143611/tm2126671d14_ex10-3.htm)</u> |
| 99.1 | <u>[Financing Order, filed in a Joint Petition by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC on October 26, 202 (incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form SF-1 of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC filed on September 3, 2021, File No. 333-259315-01)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/17797/000110465921112956/tm2126671d2_ex99-1.htm)</u> |
| \*31.1 | <u>[Rule 13a-14(d)/15d-14(d) Certification](depncsf-20221231xexhibit311.htm)</u> |
| \*33.1 | <u>[Report on Assessment of Compliance With Servicing Criteria For Asset-Backed Issuers for Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Servicer](depncsf-20221231xexhibit331.htm)</u> |
| \*33.2 | <u>[Report on Assessment of Compliance With Servicing Criteria For Asset-Backed Issuers for The Bank of New York Mellon, Indenture Trustee](depncsf-20221231xexhibit332.htm)</u> |
| \*34.1 | <u>[Attestation Report on Assessment of Compliance With Servicing Criteria For Asset-Backed Securities of Deloitte & Touche LLP on behalf of Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Servicer](depncsf-20221231xexhibit341.htm)</u> |
| \*34.2 | <u>[Attestation Report on Assessment of Compliance With Servicing Criteria For Asset-Backed Securities of KPMG LLP on behalf of The Bank of New York Mellon, Indenture Trustee](depncsf-20221231xexhibit342.htm)</u> |
| \*35.1 | <u>[Servicer Compliance Statement](depncsf-20221231xexhibit351.htm)</u> |
| \*104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 29, 2023

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS NC STORM FUNDING LLC** |
| By: | /s/ Cynthia S. Lee |
|  | Cynthia S. Lee |
|  | Controller and Manager |
|  | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC** |
| By: | /s/ Cynthia S. Lee |
|  | Cynthia S. Lee |
|  | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller |
|  | Duke Energy Progress, LLC |

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## Exhibit 31.1

Exhibit 31.1

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Cynthia S. Lee, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K and all reports on Form 10-D required to be filed in respect of the period covered by this report on Form 10-K of Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC (the Exchange Act periodic reports);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on my knowledge, the Exchange Act periodic reports, taken as a whole, do 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;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on my knowledge, all of the distribution, servicing, and other information required to be provided under Form 10-D for the period covered by this report is included in the Exchange Act periodic reports;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I am responsible for reviewing the activities performed by the Servicer and based on my knowledge and the compliance review conducted in preparing the servicer compliance statement required in this report under Item 1123 of Regulation AB, and except as disclosed in the Exchange Act periodic reports, the Servicer has fulfilled its obligations under the Storm Recovery Property Servicing Agreement, dated as of November 24, 2021, by and between Duke Energy Progress NC Storm Funding LLC and the Servicer, in all material respects; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All of the reports on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for asset-backed securities and the related attestation reports on assessment of compliance with servicing criteria for asset-backed securities required to be included in this report in accordance with Item 1122 of Regulation AB and Exchange Act Rules 13a-18 and 15d-18 have been included as an exhibit to this report, except as otherwise disclosed in this report. Any material instances of noncompliance described in such reports have been disclosed in this report on Form 10-K.

In giving the certifications above, I have reasonably relied on information provided to me by the following unaffiliated party: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Indenture Trustee.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | March 29, 2023 | /s/ Cynthia S. Lee |
| | | Cynthia S. Lee |
| | | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller |
| | | and senior officer in charge of the servicing function of |
| | | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC, as servicer |

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## Exhibit 33.1

Exhibit 33.1

**REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICING CRITERIA FOR ASSET-BACKED ISSUERS**

The undersigned hereby certifies that the undersigned is the duly elected and acting Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC**, as servicer (Servicer) under the Storm Recovery Property Servicing Agreement dated as of November 24, 2021 (Servicing Agreement) by and between the Servicer and **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS NC STORM FUNDING LLC**, and further certifies that:

1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned is responsible for assessing the Servicer's compliance with the servicing criteria set forth in Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB (Servicing Criteria).

2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With respect to each of the Servicing Criteria, the undersigned has made the following assessment of the Servicing Criteria in accordance with Item 1122(d) of Regulation AB, with such discussion regarding the performance of such Servicing Criteria during the fiscal year covered by the Sponsor's annual report on Form 10-K:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Regulation AB**<br>**Reference** | **Servicing Criteria** | **Applicable Servicing Criteria** | **Inapplicable Servicing Criteria** |
| | **General Servicing Considerations** | | |
| 1122(d)(1)(i) | Policies and procedures are instituted to monitor any performance or other triggers and events of default in accordance with the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(1)(ii) | If any material servicing activities are outsourced to third parties, policies and procedures are instituted to monitor the third party's performance and compliance with such servicing activities. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(1)(iii) | Any requirements in the transaction agreements to maintain a back-up servicer for pool assets are maintained. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(1)(iv) | A fidelity bond and errors and omissions policy is in effect on the party participating in the servicing function throughout the reporting period in the amount of coverage required by and otherwise in accordance with the terms of the transaction agreements. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(1)(v) | Aggregation of information, as applicable, is mathematically accurate and the information conveyed accurately reflects the information. | X |  |
|  | **Cash Collection and Administration** |  |  |
| 1122(d)(2)(i) | Payments on pool assets are deposited into the appropriate custodial bank accounts and related bank clearing accounts no more than two business days following receipt, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(2)(ii) | Disbursements made via wire transfer on behalf of an obligor or to an investor are made only by authorized personnel. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(2)(iii) | Advances of funds or guarantees regarding collections, cash flows or distributions, and any interest or other fees charged for such advances, are made, reviewed and approved as specified in the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(2)(iv) | The related accounts for the transaction, such as cash reserve accounts or accounts established as a form of overcollateralization, are separately maintained (e.g., with respect to commingling of cash) as set forth in the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(2)(v) | Each custodial account is maintained at a federally insured depository institution as set forth in the transaction agreements. For purposes of this criterion, "federally insured depository institution" with respect to a foreign financial institution means a foreign financial institution that meets the requirements of Rule 13k-1(b)(1) under the Exchange Act. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(2)(vi) | Unissued checks are safeguarded so as to prevent unauthorized access. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(2)(vii) | Reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis for all asset-backed securities related bank accounts, including custodial accounts and related bank clearing accounts. These reconciliations are: (A) mathematically accurate; (B) prepared within 30 calendar days after the bank statement cutoff date, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements; (C) reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reconciliation; and (D) contain explanations for reconciling items. These reconciling items are resolved within 90 calendar days of their original identification, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements. | X |  |

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Exhibit 33.1

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Investor Remittances and Reporting** | | |
| 1122(d)(3)(i) | Reports to investors, including those to be filed with the SEC, are maintained in accordance with the transaction agreements and applicable SEC requirements. Specifically, such reports: (A) are prepared in accordance with timeframes and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements; (B) provide information calculated in accordance with the terms specified in the transaction agreements; (C) are filed with the SEC as required by its rules and regulations; and (D) agree with investors' or the trustee's records as to the total unpaid principal balance and number of pool assets serviced by the servicer. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(3)(ii) | Amounts due to investors are allocated and remitted in accordance with timeframes, distribution priority and other terms set forth in the transaction agreements. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(3)(iii) | Disbursements made to an investor are posted within two business days to the servicer's investor records, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(3)(iv) | Amounts remitted to investors per the investor reports agree with canceled checks, or other form of payment, or custodial bank statements. | X |  |
|  | **Pool Asset Administration** |  |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(i) | Collateral or security on pool assets is maintained as required by the transaction agreements or related pool asset documents. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(ii) | Pool assets and related documents are safeguarded as required by the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(iii) | Any additions, removals or substitutions to the asset pool are made, reviewed and approved in accordance with any conditions or requirements in the transaction agreements. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(iv) | Payments on pool assets, including any payoffs, made in accordance with the related pool asset documents are posted to the servicer's obligor records maintained no more than two business days after receipt, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements, and allocated to principal, interest or other items (e.g., escrow) in accordance with the related pool asset agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(v) | The servicer's records regarding the pool assets agree with the servicer's records with respect to an obligor's unpaid principal balance. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(vi) | Changes with respect to the terms or status of an obligor's pool assets (e.g., loan modifications or re-agings) are made, reviewed and approved by authorized personnel in accordance with the transaction agreements and related pool asset documents. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(vii) | Loss mitigation or recovery actions (e.g., forbearance plans, modifications and deeds in lieu of foreclosure, foreclosures and repossessions, as applicable) are initiated, conducted and concluded in accordance with the timeframes or other requirements established by the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(viii) | Records documenting collection efforts are maintained during the period a pool asset is delinquent in accordance with the transaction agreements. Such records are maintained on at least a monthly basis, or such other period specified in the transaction agreements, and describe the entity's activities in monitoring delinquent pool assets, including, for example, phone calls, letters and payment rescheduling plans in cases where delinquency is deemed temporary (e.g., illness or unemployment). | X |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(ix) | Adjustments to interest rates or rates of return for pool assets with variable rates are computed based on the related pool asset documents. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(x) | Regarding any funds held in trust for an obligor (such as escrow accounts): (A) such funds are analyzed, in accordance with the obligor's pool asset documents, on at least an annual basis, or such other period specified in the transaction agreements; (B) interest on such funds is paid, or credited, to obligors in accordance with applicable pool asset documents and state laws; and (C) such funds are returned to the obligor within 30 calendar days of full repayment of the related pool assets, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(xi) | Payments made on behalf of an obligor (such as tax or insurance payments) are made on or before the related penalty or expiration dates, as indicated on the appropriate bills or notices for such payments, provided that such support has been received by the servicer at least 30 calendar days prior to these dates, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements. |  | X |

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| 1122(d)(4)(xii) | Any late payment penalties in connection with any payment to be made on behalf of an obligor are paid from the servicer's funds and not charged to the obligor, unless the late payment was due to the obligor's error or omission. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(xiii) | Disbursements made on behalf of an obligor are posted within two business days to the obligor's records maintained by the servicer, or such other number of days specified in the transaction agreements. |  | X |
| 1122(d)(4)(xiv) | Delinquencies, charge-offs and uncollectible accounts are recognized and recorded in accordance with the transaction agreements. | X |  |
| 1122(d)(4)(xv) | Any external enhancement or other support, identified in Item 1114(a)(1) through (3) or Item 1115 of Regulation AB, is maintained as set forth in the transaction agreements. |  | X |

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3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the best of the undersigned's knowledge, based on such review, the Servicer is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable servicing criteria set forth above as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, covered by the Issuer's annual report on Form 10-K.

4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the Servicer's assessment of compliance with the applicable servicing criteria as of and for the year end December 31, 2022, covered by the Issuer's annual report on Form 10-K.

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have their respective meanings as set forth in the Servicing Agreement.

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC** |
|  |  | **as Servicer** |
|  | By: | /s/ Cynthia S. Lee |
|  |  | Cynthia S. Lee |
|  |  | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller |
|  |  | and senior officer in charge of the servicing function of |
|  |  | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC |

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## Exhibit 34.1

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## Exhibit 34.2

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## Exhibit 35.1

Exhibit 35.1

**CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE**

The undersigned hereby certifies that the undersigned is the duly elected and acting Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC**, as servicer (Servicer) under the Storm Recovery Property Servicing Agreement dated as of November 24, 2021 (Servicing Agreement) by and between the Servicer and **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS NC STORM FUNDING LLC**, and further certifies that:

1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A review of the activities of the Servicer and of its performance under the Servicing Agreement as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, has been made under the supervision of the undersigned pursuant to Section 3.03 of the Servicing Agreement.

2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the undersigned's knowledge, based on such review, the Servicer has fulfilled all of its obligations in all material respects under the Servicing Agreement as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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| Date: | March 29, 2023 | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC,** |
|  |  | **as Servicer** |
|  | By: | /s/ Cynthia S. Lee |
|  |  | Cynthia S. Lee |
|  |  | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller |
|  |  | and senior officer in charge of the servicing function of |
|  |  | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC |

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