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Exhibit 23(a)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
CP&L Energy, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated February 8, 2000, except for
Note 2, as to which the date is March 3, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Carolina Power & Light Company for the year ended December 31,
1999, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Registration Statement.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Raleigh, North Carolina
October 13, 2000
