These non-regulated utility products or services are not part of the regulated utility services offered by Duke Energy Progress ("DEP") and are not in any way sanctioned by the North Carolina Utilities Commission or the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. Purchasers of these products will receive no preference or special treatment from DEP. A customer does not have to buy these products or services from DEP in order to receive the same safe and reliable electric service from DEP. Nonpayment for these products or services may result in removal from the program, but will not result in disconnection of electric service. These goods or services may also be available from other non-Affiliated suppliers. This message is paid for by the shareholders of Duke Energy.