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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-4 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
the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Raleigh, North Carolina
June 30, 2000
