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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 20162017
OR
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM          TO

Commission
File Number
 
Registrants, State of Incorporation,
Address, and Telephone Number
  
I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
001-09120  
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
(A New Jersey Corporation)
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973 430-7000
http://www.pseg.com
  22-2625848
001-00973  
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
(A New Jersey Corporation)
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973 430-7000
http://www.pseg.com
  22-1212800
001-34232  
PSEG POWER LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973 430-7000
http://www.pseg.com
  22-3663480
 
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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on their corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 registrants were required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company  o
     
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company  o
     
PSEG Power LLC
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company  o
If any of the registrants is an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if such 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. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether any of the registrants is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No ý
As of October 18, 2016,17, 2017, Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated had outstanding 505,896,218506,038,791 shares of its sole class of Common Stock, without par value.
As of October 18, 2016,17, 2017, Public Service Electric and Gas Company had issued and outstanding 132,450,344 shares of Common Stock, without nominal or par value, all of which were privately held, beneficially and of record by Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated.
Public Service Electric and Gas Company and PSEG Power LLC are wholly owned subsidiaries of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated and meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q. Each is filing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format authorized by General Instruction H.




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FILING FORMAT
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.Financial Statements 
 
 
 
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
 
 Note 3. Early Plant Retirements
 Note 4. Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)Entity (VIE)
 Note 5. Rate Filings
 Note 6. Financing Receivables
 Note 7. Available-for-Sale Securities
 Note 8. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (OPEB)
 Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
 Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities
 Note 11. Financial Risk Management Activities
 Note 12. Fair Value Measurements
 Note 13. Other Income and Deductions
 Note 14. Income Taxes
 Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
 Note 16. Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Dividends
 Note 17. Financial Information by Business Segments
 Note 18. Related-Party Transactions
 Note 19. Guarantees of Debt
Item 2.
 Executive Overview of 20162017 and Future Outlook
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Item 4.
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5.
Item 6.
 


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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain of the matters discussed in this report about our and our subsidiaries’ future performance, including, without limitation, future revenues, earnings, strategies, prospects, consequences and all other statements that are not purely historical constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. When used herein, the words “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “should,” “hypothetical,” “potential,” “forecast,” “project,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ are often presented with the forward-looking statements themselves. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements made by us herein are discussed in filings we make with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K and available on our website: http://www.pseg.com.8-K. These factors include, but are not limited to:
adverse fluctuations in wholesale power and natural gas markets, including the potential impacts on the economic viability of our generation units;
our ability to obtain adequate fuel supply;
any inability to manage our energy obligations with available supply;
increases in competition in wholesale energy and capacity markets;
changes in technology related to energy generation, distribution and consumption and customer usage patterns;
economic downturns;
third-party credit risk relating to our sale of generation output and purchase of fuel;
adverse performance of our decommissioning and defined benefit plan trust fund investments and changes in funding requirements;
changes in state and federal legislation and regulations;
the demand for or ongoing low pricingimpact of the capacitypending rate case proceedings;
regulatory, financial, environmental, health and energy that we sell into wholesale electricity markets,safety risks associated with our ownership and operation of nuclear facilities;
adverse changes in energy industry law,laws, policies and regulations, including market structures and transmission planning,
any inability of our transmission and distribution businesses to obtain adequate and timely rate relief and regulatory approvals from federal and state regulators, including prudency reviews, disallowances and changes in authorized returns,
any deterioration in our credit quality or the credit quality of our counterparties,planning;
changes in federal and state environmental regulations and enforcement that could increase our costsenforcement;
delays in receipt of, or limit our operations,an inability to receive, necessary licenses and permits;
adverse outcomes of any legal, regulatory or other proceeding, settlement, investigation or claim applicable to us and/or the energy industry,industry;
changes in nuclear regulation and/or general developments in tax laws and regulations;
the nuclear power industry, including various impacts from any accidents or incidents experienced at our facilities or by others in the industry, that could limit operations or increase the costimpact of our nuclear generating units,
actions or activities at one of our nuclear units locatedholding company structure on a multi-unit site that might adversely affect our ability to continuemeet our corporate funding needs, service debt and pay dividends;
lack of growth or slower growth in the number of customers or changes in customer demand;
any inability of Power to operatemeet its commitments under forward sale obligations;
reliance on transmission facilities that unitwe do not own or other units located atcontrol and the same site,impact on our ability to maintain adequate transmission capacity;
any inability to manage our energy obligations, available supplysuccessfully develop or construct generation, transmission and risks,
delays or unforeseen cost escalations in our construction and development activities, or the inability to recover the carrying amount of our assets,
availability of capital and credit at commercially reasonable terms and conditions and our ability to meet cash needs,
increases in competition in energy supply markets as well as for transmission projects,
changes in technology, such as distributed generation, storage and micro grids, and greater reliance on these technologies,
changes in customer behaviors, including increases in energy efficiency, net-metering and demand response,
adverse performance of our decommissioning and defined benefit plan trust fund investments and changes in funding requirements,distribution projects;
any equipment failures, accidents, severe weather events or other incidents that impact our ability to provide safe and reliable service to our customers, and anycustomers;
our inability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage or recover insurance proceeds with respect to such events,exercise control over the operations of generation facilities in which we do not maintain a controlling interest;
acts
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delays in receipt of necessary permits and approvals for our construction and development activities,

any inability to achieve, or continue to sustain, our expected levels of operating performance,maintain sufficient liquidity;
changes in the cost of, or interruption in the supply of, fuel and other commodities necessary to the operation of our generating units,
economic recessions,
anany inability to realize anticipated tax benefits or retain tax credits,credits;
challenges associated with recruitment and/or retention of key executives and a qualified workforce,workforce;
the impact of our covenants in our debt instruments on our operations; and
changes in the credit quality and the abilityimpact of lessees to meet their obligations under our domestic leveraged leases.acts of terrorism, cybersecurity attacks or intrusions.

All of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements and we cannot assure you that the results or developments anticipated by management will be realized or even if realized, will have the expected

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consequences to, or effects on, us or our business, prospects, financial condition, or results of operations.operations or cash flows. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements in making any investment decision. Forward-looking statements made in this report apply only as of the date of this report. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements from time to time, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if internal estimates change,in light of new information or future events, unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws.
The forward-looking statements contained in this report are intended to qualify for the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

FILING FORMAT
This combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is separately filed by Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG), Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and PSEG Power LLC (Power). Information relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf. PSE&G and Power are each only responsible for information about itself and its subsidiaries.
Discussions throughout the document refer to PSEG and its direct operating subsidiaries, PSE&G and Power. Depending on the context of each section, references to “we,” “us,” and “our” relate to PSEG or to the specific company or companies being discussed.


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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Millions, except per share data
(Unaudited)

          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 OPERATING REVENUES$2,450
 $2,688
 $6,971
 $8,137
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs866
 815
 2,326
 2,577
 
 Operation and Maintenance776
 746
 2,215
 2,170
 
 Depreciation and Amortization231
 313
 679
 960
 
 Total Operating Expenses1,873
 1,874
 5,220
 5,707
 
 OPERATING INCOME577
 814
 1,751
 2,430
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 9
 10
 
 Other Income47
 47
 139
 171
 
 Other Deductions(8) (14) (39) (36) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments(5) (30) (25) (45) 
 Interest Expense(99) (96) (288) (291) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES515
 724
 1,547
 2,239
 
 Income Tax Expense(188) (285) (562) (869) 
 NET INCOME$327
 $439
 $985
 $1,370
 
 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
 BASIC505
 505
 505
 505
 
 DILUTED508
 508
 508
 508
 
 NET INCOME PER SHARE:        
 BASIC$0.65
 $0.87
 $1.95
 $2.71
 
 DILUTED$0.64
 $0.87
 $1.94
 $2.70
 
 DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK$0.41
 $0.39
 $1.23
 $1.17
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 OPERATING REVENUES$2,263
 $2,450
 $6,988
 $6,971
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs638
 866
 2,100
 2,326
 
 Operation and Maintenance680
 776
 2,100
 2,215
 
 Depreciation and Amortization252
 231
 1,721
 679
 
 Total Operating Expenses1,570
 1,873
 5,921
 5,220
 
 OPERATING INCOME693
 577
 1,067
 1,751
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 11
 9
 
 Other Income66
 47
 208
 139
 
 Other Deductions(10) (8) (30) (39) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments(5) (5) (9) (25) 
 Interest Expense(100) (99) (289) (288) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES647
 515
 958
 1,547
 
 Income Tax Expense(252) (188) (340) (562) 
 NET INCOME$395
 $327
 $618
 $985
 
 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
 BASIC505
 505
 505
 505
 
 DILUTED507
 508
 507
 508
 
 NET INCOME PER SHARE:        
 BASIC$0.78
 $0.65
 $1.22
 $1.95
 
 DILUTED$0.78
 $0.64
 $1.22
 $1.94
 
 DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK$0.43
 $0.41
 $1.29
 $1.23
 
          
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Millions
(Unaudited)
 
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 NET INCOME$327
 $439
 $985
 $1,370
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax        
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(24), $33, $(50) and $35 for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively24
 (31) 50
 (32) 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0, $(1), $(1) and $6 for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively1
 
 2
 (9) 
 Pension/Other Postretirement Benefit Costs (OPEB) adjustment, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(5), $(5), $(17) and $(17) for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively9
 9
 25
 25
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax34
 (22) 77
 (16) 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$361
 $417
 $1,062
 $1,354
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 NET INCOME$395
 $327
 $618
 $985
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax        
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(15), $(24), $(40) and $(50) for the three and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively17
 24
 42
 50
 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0, $0, $0 and $(1) for the three and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively(1) 1
 (1) 2
 
 Pension/Other Postretirement Benefit Costs (OPEB) adjustment, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(4), $(5), $(12) and $(17) for the three and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively6
 9
 18
 25
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax22
 34
 59
 77
 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$417
 $361
 $677
 $1,062
 
          
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)
 
      
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS    
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$450
 $394
 
 Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $67 in 2016 and 20151,031
 1,068
 
 Tax Receivable23
 305
 
 Unbilled Revenues180
 197
 
 Fuel366
 463
 
 Materials and Supplies, net591
 513
 
 Prepayments145
 135
 
 Derivative Contracts149
 242
 
 Regulatory Assets253
 164
 
 Other21
 13
 
 Total Current Assets3,209
 3,494
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT38,225
 35,494
 
      Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(9,421) (8,955) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment28,804
 26,539
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Regulatory Assets3,124
 3,196
 
 Long-Term Investments1,066
 1,233
 
 Nuclear Decommissioning Trust (NDT) Fund1,857
 1,754
 
 Long-Term Tax Receivable177
 171
 
 Long-Term Receivable of Variable Interest Entity (VIE)509
 495
 
 Other Special Funds243
 227
 
 Goodwill16
 16
 
 Other Intangibles154
 102
 
 Derivative Contracts86
 77
 
 Other243
 231
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets7,475
 7,502
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$39,488
 $37,535
 
      
      
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS    
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$278
 $423
 
 Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $59 in 2017 and $68 in 20161,022
 1,161
 
 Tax Receivable127
 78
 
 Unbilled Revenues176
 260
 
 Fuel348
 326
 
 Materials and Supplies, net588
 561
 
 Prepayments200
 76
 
 Derivative Contracts84
 163
 
 Regulatory Assets239
 199
 
 Other19
 7
 
 Total Current Assets3,081
 3,254
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT39,916
 39,337
 
      Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(9,383) (10,051) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment30,533
 29,286
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Regulatory Assets3,336
 3,319
 
 Long-Term Investments936
 1,050
 
 Nuclear Decommissioning Trust (NDT) Fund2,012
 1,859
 
 Long-Term Tax Receivable
 104
 
 Long-Term Receivable of Variable Interest Entity (VIE)599
 589
 
 Other Special Funds229
 217
 
 Goodwill16
 16
 
 Other Intangibles88
 98
 
 Derivative Contracts62
 24
 
 Other265
 254
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets7,543
 7,530
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$41,157
 $40,070
 
      
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)

 
      
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
 LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$
 $734
 
 Commercial Paper and Loans255
 364
 
 Accounts Payable1,363
 1,369
 
 Derivative Contracts40
 76
 
 Accrued Interest127
 96
 
 Accrued Taxes214
 42
 
 Clean Energy Program185
 142
 
 Obligation to Return Cash Collateral132
 128
 
 Regulatory Liabilities96
 123
 
 Regulatory Liabilities of VIEs9
 42
 
 Other383
 459
 
 Total Current Liabilities2,804
 3,575
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and Investment Tax Credits (ITC)8,661
 8,166
 
 Regulatory Liabilities151
 175
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations708
 679
 
 OPEB Costs1,207
 1,228
 
 OPEB Costs of Servco395
 375
 
 Accrued Pension Costs400
 487
 
 Accrued Pension Costs of Servco108
 114
 
 Environmental Costs430
 415
 
 Derivative Contracts13
 27
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes197
 212
 
 Other241
 181
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities12,511
 12,059
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 9)

 

 
 CAPITALIZATION
   
 LONG-TERM DEBT10,697
 8,834
 
 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
 Common Stock, no par, authorized 1,000 shares; issued, 2016 and 2015—534 shares4,928
 4,915
 
 Treasury Stock, at cost, 2016—29 shares; 2015—28 shares(714) (671) 
 Retained Earnings9,480
 9,117
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(218) (295) 
 Total Common Stockholders’ Equity13,476
 13,066
 
 Noncontrolling Interest
 1
 
 Total Stockholders’ Equity13,476
 13,067
 
 Total Capitalization24,173
 21,901
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION$39,488
 $37,535
 
  

   
      
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
 LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$1,250
 $500
 
 Commercial Paper and Loans202
 388
 
 Accounts Payable1,305
 1,459
 
 Derivative Contracts7
 13
 
 Accrued Interest136
 97
 
 Accrued Taxes146
 31
 
 Clean Energy Program184
 142
 
 Obligation to Return Cash Collateral132
 132
 
 Regulatory Liabilities44
 88
 
 Other425
 426
 
 Total Current Liabilities3,831
 3,276
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and Investment Tax Credits (ITC)8,931
 8,658
 
 Regulatory Liabilities89
 118
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations748
 726
 
 OPEB Costs1,301
 1,324
 
 OPEB Costs of Servco474
 452
 
 Accrued Pension Costs504
 568
 
 Accrued Pension Costs of Servco113
 128
 
 Environmental Costs399
 401
 
 Derivative Contracts1
 3
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes173
 180
 
 Other195
 211
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities12,928
 12,769
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 9)

 

 
 CAPITALIZATION
   
 LONG-TERM DEBT11,274
 10,895
 
 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
 Common Stock, no par, authorized 1,000 shares; issued, 2017 and 2016—534 shares4,938
 4,936
 
 Treasury Stock, at cost, 2017 and 2016—29 shares(750) (717) 
 Retained Earnings9,140
 9,174
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(204) (263) 
 Total Stockholders’ Equity13,124
 13,130
 
 Total Capitalization24,398
 24,025
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION$41,157
 $40,070
 
  

   
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Millions
(Unaudited)
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2017 2016 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Income$618
 $985
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization1,721
 679
 
 Amortization of Nuclear Fuel152
 154
 
 Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Compliance Accrual79
 87
 
 Impairment Costs for Early Plant Retirements
 102
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes (Other than Leases) and ITC227
 445
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan Costs67
 95
 
 Leveraged Lease (Income) Loss, Adjusted for Rents Received and Deferred Taxes(7) (12) 
 Net (Gain) Loss on Lease Investments48
 86
 
 Net Realized and Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Energy Contracts and Other Derivatives8
 96
 
 Net Change in Regulatory Assets and Liabilities(121) (72) 
 Cost of Removal(72) (109) 
 Net Realized (Gains) Losses and (Income) Expense from NDT Fund(86) (12) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:    
           Tax Receivable64
 282
 
           Accrued Taxes115
 202
 
           Margin Deposit64
 (4) 
           Other Current Assets and Liabilities(69) (229) 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(64) (81) 
 Other(10) 67
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities2,734
 2,761
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(3,046) (2,985) 
 Purchase of Emissions Allowances and RECs(90) (77) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities1,013
 551
 
 Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities(1,029) (576) 
 Other48
 33
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(3,104) (3,054) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Change in Commercial Paper and Loans(186) (109) 
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,125
 1,975
 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt
 (824) 
 Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock(652) (622) 
 Other(62) (71) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities225
 349
 
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents(145) 56
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period423
 394
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$278
 $450
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(16) $(274) 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$261
 $252
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$604
 $579
 
      
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2016 2015 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Income$985
 $1,370
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization679
 960
 
 Amortization of Nuclear Fuel154
 162
 
  Impairment Costs102
 
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes (Other than Leases) and ITC445
 230
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan Costs95
 121
 
 Leveraged Lease (Income) Loss, Adjusted for Rents Received and Deferred Taxes(12) 6
 
 Loss on Leases, Net of Tax86
 
 
 Net Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Energy Contracts and Other Derivatives96
 (87) 
 Change in Accrued Storm Costs(6) 15
 
 Net Change in Other Regulatory Assets and Liabilities(66) 26
 
 Cost of Removal(109) (82) 
 Net Realized (Gains) Losses and (Income) Expense from NDT Fund(12) (2) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:    
           Tax Receivable282
 206
 
           Accrued Taxes202
 127
 
           Margin Deposit(4) 142
 
           Other Current Assets and Liabilities(229) 15
 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(81) (87) 
 Other154
 106
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities2,761
 3,228
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(2,985) (2,782) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Capital Leases and Investments
 12
 
 Proceeds from Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities551
 1,120
 
 Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities(576) (1,163) 
 Other(44) (28) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(3,054) (2,841) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Change in Commercial Paper and Loans(109) 20
 
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,975
 600
 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt(824) (300) 
 Redemption of Securitization Debt
 (191) 
 Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock(622) (592) 
 Other(71) (55) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities349
 (518) 
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents56
 (131) 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period394
 402
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$450
 $271
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(274) $292
 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$252
 $265
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$579
 $321
 
      

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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Millions
(Unaudited)

          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 OPERATING REVENUES$1,684
 $1,766
 $4,746
 $5,234
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs721
 740
 1,979
 2,176
 
 Operation and Maintenance376
 391
 1,110
 1,171
 
 Depreciation and Amortization137
 231
 412
 712
 
 Total Operating Expenses1,234
 1,362
 3,501
 4,059
 
 OPERATING INCOME450
 404
 1,245
 1,175
 
 Other Income22
 22
 61
 59
 
 Other Deductions(1) 
 (3) (2) 
 Interest Expense(72) (67) (214) (203) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES399
 359
 1,089
 1,029
 
 Income Tax Expense(144) (137) (393) (398) 
 NET INCOME$255
 $222
 $696
 $631
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 OPERATING REVENUES$1,509
 $1,684
 $4,689
 $4,746
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs535
 721
 1,760
 1,979
 
 Operation and Maintenance346
 376
 1,064
 1,110
 
 Depreciation and Amortization169
 137
 506
 412
 
 Total Operating Expenses1,050
 1,234
 3,330
 3,501
 
 OPERATING INCOME459
 450
 1,359
 1,245
 
 Other Income23
 22
 70
 61
 
 Other Deductions(1) (1) (3) (3) 
 Interest Expense(79) (72) (223) (214) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES402
 399
 1,203
 1,089
 
 Income Tax Expense(156) (144) (450) (393) 
 NET INCOME$246
 $255
 $753
 $696
 
          
See disclosures regarding Public Service Electric and Gas Company included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Millions
(Unaudited)

          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 NET INCOME$255
 $222
 $696
 $631
 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0 and $0 for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively
 
 1
 (1) 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$255
 $222
 $697
 $630
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 NET INCOME$246
 $255
 $753
 $696
 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0, $0, $1 and $0 for the three and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively
 
 (1) 1
 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$246
 $255
 $752
 $697
 
          
See disclosures regarding Public Service Electric and Gas Company included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)

      
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS
   
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$406
 $198
 
 Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $67 in 2016 and 2015806
 787
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies28
 222
 
 Unbilled Revenues180
 197
 
 Materials and Supplies190
 148
 
 Prepayments94
 31
 
 Regulatory Assets253
 164
 
 Derivative Contracts
 13
 
 Other20
 9
 
 Total Current Assets1,977
 1,769
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT25,617
 23,732
 
 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(5,701) (5,504) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment19,916
 18,228
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Regulatory Assets3,124
 3,196
 
 Long-Term Investments305
 330
 
 Other Special Funds54
 49
 
 Other110
 105
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets3,593
 3,680
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$25,486
 $23,677
 
      
      
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS
   
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$239
 $390
 
 Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $59 in 2017 and $68 in 2016762
 810
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies
 76
 
 Unbilled Revenues176
 260
 
 Materials and Supplies196
 180
 
 Prepayments115
 9
 
 Regulatory Assets239
 199
 
 Other18
 6
 
 Total Current Assets1,745
 1,930
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT28,301
 26,347
 
 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(6,019) (5,760) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment22,282
 20,587
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Regulatory Assets3,336
 3,319
 
 Long-Term Investments283
 299
 
 Other Special Funds46
 43
 
 Other110
 110
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets3,775
 3,771
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$27,802
 $26,288
 
      
See disclosures regarding Public Service Electric and Gas Company included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)

      
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
 LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$
 $171
 
 Commercial Paper and Loans
 153
 
 Accounts Payable702
 724
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies214
 292
 
 Accrued Interest83
 70
 
 Clean Energy Program185
 142
 
 Derivative Contracts4
 
 
 Obligation to Return Cash Collateral132
 128
 
 Regulatory Liabilities96
 123
 
 Regulatory Liabilities of VIEs9
 42
 
 Other276
 297
 
 Total Current Liabilities1,701
 2,142
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and ITC5,703
 5,181
 
 OPEB Costs908
 937
 
 Accrued Pension Costs147
 202
 
 Regulatory Liabilities151
 175
 
 Environmental Costs364
 365
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations220
 218
 
 Derivative Contracts
 11
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes92
 109
 
 Other114
 114
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities7,699
 7,312
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 9)

 

 
 CAPITALIZATION    
 LONG-TERM DEBT7,816
 6,650
 
 STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY    
 Common Stock; 150 shares authorized; issued and outstanding, 2016 and 2015—132 shares892
 892
 
 Contributed Capital695
 695
 
 Basis Adjustment986
 986
 
 Retained Earnings5,695
 4,999
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income2
 1
 
 Total Stockholder’s Equity8,270
 7,573
 
 Total Capitalization16,086
 14,223
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION$25,486
 $23,677
 
      
      
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
 LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$750
 $
 
 Accounts Payable624
 718
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies178
 260
 
 Accrued Interest89
 76
 
 Clean Energy Program184
 142
 
 Derivative Contracts
 5
 
 Obligation to Return Cash Collateral132
 132
 
 Regulatory Liabilities44
 88
 
 Other278
 296
 
 Total Current Liabilities2,279
 1,717
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and ITC6,408
 5,873
 
 OPEB Costs977
 1,009
 
 Accrued Pension Costs209
 250
 
��Regulatory Liabilities89
 118
 
 Environmental Costs325
 332
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations216
 213
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes83
 130
 
 Other109
 116
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities8,416
 8,041
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 9)

 

 
 CAPITALIZATION    
 LONG-TERM DEBT7,493
 7,818
 
 STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY    
 Common Stock; 150 shares authorized; issued and outstanding, 2017 and 2016—132 shares892
 892
 
 Contributed Capital1,095
 945
 
 Basis Adjustment986
 986
 
 Retained Earnings6,641
 5,888
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 1
 
 Total Stockholder’s Equity9,614
 8,712
 
 Total Capitalization17,107
 16,530
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION$27,802
 $26,288
 
      
See disclosures regarding Public Service Electric and Gas Company included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Millions
(Unaudited)
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2016 2015 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
   Net Income$696
 $631
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization412
 712
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes and ITC482
 96
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan Costs55
 71
 
 Cost of Removal(109) (82) 
 Change in Accrued Storm Costs(6) 15
 
 Net Change in Other Regulatory Assets and Liabilities(66) 26
 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:
   
 Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Revenues2
 30
 
 Materials and Supplies(42) (13) 
 Prepayments(63) (67) 
 Accounts Payable(30) 34
 
 Accounts Receivable/Payable—Affiliated Companies, net154
 190
 
 Other Current Assets and Liabilities(6) (18) 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(64) (72) 
 Other(14) (35) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities1,401
 1,518
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(2,035) (1,946) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities16
 16
 
 Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities(17) (18) 
 Other6
 13
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(2,030) (1,935) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Change in Short-Term Debt(153) 20
 
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,275
 600
 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt(271) (300) 
 Redemption of Securitization Debt
 (191) 
 Other(14) (8) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities837
 121
 
 Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents208
 (296) 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period198
 310
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$406
 $14
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(279) $(29) 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$194
 $186
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$404
 $251
 
      
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2017 2016 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
   Net Income$753
 $696
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization506
 412
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes and ITC497
 482
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan Costs37
 55
 
 Cost of Removal(72) (109) 
 Net Change in Other Regulatory Assets and Liabilities(121) (72) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:
   
 Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Revenues136
 2
 
 Materials and Supplies(13) (42) 
 Prepayments(106) (63) 
 Accounts Payable(37) (30) 
 Accounts Receivable/Payable—Affiliated Companies, net(61) 154
 
 Other Current Assets and Liabilities(12) (6) 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(55) (64) 
 Other(59) (14) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities1,393
 1,401
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(2,118) (2,035) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities33
 16
 
 Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities(34) (17) 
 Solar Loan Investments(2) 
 
 Other7
 6
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(2,114) (2,030) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Change in Short-Term Debt
 (153) 
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt425
 1,275
 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt
 (271) 
 Contributed Capital150
 
 
 Other(5) (14) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities570
 837
 
 Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents(151) 208
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period390
 198
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$239
 $406
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(107) $(279) 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$208
 $194
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$363
 $404
 
      
See disclosures regarding Public Service Electric and Gas Company included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Millions
(Unaudited)
 
          
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 OPERATING REVENUES$1,075
 $1,096
 $3,102
 $3,846
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs462
 367
 1,481
 1,669
 
 Operation and Maintenance289
 263
 807
 748
 
 Depreciation and Amortization86
 75
 245
 226
 
 Total Operating Expenses837
 705
 2,533
 2,643
 
 OPERATING INCOME238
 391
 569
 1,203
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 9
 11
 
 Other Income23
 25
 74
 109
 
 Other Deductions(6) (14) (33) (32) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments(5) (30) (25) (45) 
 Interest Expense(24) (30) (66) (94) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES229
 345
 528
 1,152
 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)(90) (139) (208) (445) 
 NET INCOME$139
 $206
 $320
 $707
 
      

   
          
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 OPERATING REVENUES$873
 $1,075
 $3,086
 $3,102
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs357
 462
 1,461
 1,481
 
 Operation and Maintenance227
 289
 711
 807
 
 Depreciation and Amortization76
 86
 1,191
 245
 
 Total Operating Expenses660
 837
 3,363
 2,533
 
 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)213
 238
 (277) 569
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 11
 9
 
 Other Income43
 23
 127
 74
 
 Other Deductions(8) (6) (22) (33) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments(5) (5) (9) (25) 
 Interest Expense(12) (24) (41) (66) 
 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES234
 229
 (211) 528
 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)(98) (90) 80
 (208) 
 NET INCOME (LOSS)$136
 $139
 $(131) $320
 
      

   
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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Millions
(Unaudited)

          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 NET INCOME$139
 $206
 $320
 $707
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax        
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(23), $32, $(48) and $33 for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively22
 (29) 47
 (29) 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0, $(1), $0 and $6 for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively
 
 
 (9) 
 Pension/OPEB adjustment, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(5), $(5), $(15) and $(15) for the three and nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively7
 7
 21
 21
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax29
 (22) 68
 (17) 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$168
 $184
 $388
 $690
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 NET INCOME (LOSS)$136
 $139
 $(131) $320
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax        
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(14), $(23), $(41) and $(48) for the three and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively15
 22
 44
 47
 
 Pension/OPEB adjustment, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(4), $(5), $(11) and $(15) for the three and nine months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively5
 7
 15
 21
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax20
 29
 59
 68
 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$156
 $168
 $(72) $388
 
          
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)
 
      
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS    
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$12
 $12
 
 Accounts Receivable174
 217
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies126
 276
 
 Short-Term Loan to Affiliate514
 363
 
 Fuel366
 463
 
 Materials and Supplies, net399
 363
 
 Derivative Contracts149
 223
 
 Prepayments16
 25
 
 Other3
 7
 
 Total Current Assets1,759
 1,949
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT12,271
 11,354
 
 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(3,564) (3,227) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment8,707
 8,127
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 NDT Fund1,857
 1,754
 
 Long-Term Investments106
 119
 
 Goodwill16
 16
 
 Other Intangibles154
 102
 
 Other Special Funds60
 55
 
 Derivative Contracts86
 77
 
 Other65
 51
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets2,344
 2,174
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$12,810
 $12,250
 
      
      
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS    
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$22
 $11
 
 Accounts Receivable206
 276
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies86
 205
 
 Short-Term Loan to Affiliate1
 87
 
 Fuel348
 326
 
 Materials and Supplies, net391
 381
 
 Derivative Contracts84
 162
 
 Prepayments20
 10
 
 Other4
 2
 
 Total Current Assets1,162
 1,460
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT11,256
 12,655
 
 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(3,184) (4,135) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment8,072
 8,520
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 NDT Fund2,012
 1,859
 
 Long-Term Investments90
 102
 
 Goodwill16
 16
 
 Other Intangibles88
 98
 
 Other Special Funds57
 53
 
 Derivative Contracts62
 24
 
 Other72
 61
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets2,397
 2,213
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$11,631
 $12,193
 
      
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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)

      
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$
 $553
 
 Accounts Payable477
 432
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies156
 33
 
 Derivative Contracts36
 76
 
 Accrued Interest43
 25
 
 Other82
 107
 
 Total Current Liabilities794
 1,226
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and ITC2,375
 2,347
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations485
 457
 
 OPEB Costs238
 230
 
 Derivative Contracts13
 16
 
 Accrued Pension Costs143
 166
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes79
 35
 
 Other162
 87
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities3,495
 3,338
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 9)

 

 
 LONG-TERM DEBT2,381
 1,684
 
 MEMBER’S EQUITY
   
 Contributed Capital2,214
 2,214
 
 Basis Adjustment(986) (986) 
 Retained Earnings5,084
 5,014
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(172) (240) 
 Total Member’s Equity6,140
 6,002
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY$12,810
 $12,250
 
      
      
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Accounts Payable$499
 $539
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies128
 25
 
 Derivative Contracts7
 8
 
 Accrued Interest43
 20
 
 Other87
 88
 
 Total Current Liabilities764
 680
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and ITC1,962
 2,170
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations530
 511
 
 OPEB Costs258
 251
 
 Derivative Contracts1
 3
 
 Accrued Pension Costs174
 191
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes57
 77
 
 Other123
 129
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities3,105
 3,332
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 9)

 

 
 LONG-TERM DEBT2,385
 2,382
 
 MEMBER’S EQUITY
   
 Contributed Capital2,214
 2,214
 
 Basis Adjustment(986) (986) 
 Retained Earnings4,301
 4,782
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(152) (211) 
 Total Member’s Equity5,377
 5,799
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY$11,631
 $12,193
 
      
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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Millions
(Unaudited)

      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2016 2015 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Income$320
 $707
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization245
 226
 
 Amortization of Nuclear Fuel154
 162
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes and ITC(34) 109
 
 Net Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Energy Contracts and Other Derivatives96
 (87) 
 Impairment Costs102
 
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan Costs28
 36
 
 Net Realized (Gains) Losses and (Income) Expense from NDT Fund(12) (2) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:    
 Fuel, Materials and Supplies(27) 113
 
 Margin Deposit(4) 142

 Accounts Receivable(11) 54
 
 Accounts Payable(29) (99) 
 Accounts Receivable/Payable—Affiliated Companies, net235
 115
 
 Other Current Assets and Liabilities20
 (26) 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(10) (9) 
 Other187
 117
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities1,260
 1,558
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(923) (797) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities490
 1,057
 
 Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities(512) (1,083) 
 Short-Term Loan—Affiliated Company, net(151) (281) 
 Other(55) (46) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(1,151) (1,150) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt700
 
 
 Cash Dividend Paid(250) (400) 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt(553) 
 
 Other(6) (2) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities(109) (402) 
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 6
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period12
 9
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$12
 $15
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(7) $284
 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$51
 $76
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$175
 $70
 
      
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2017 2016 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Income (Loss)$(131) $320
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization1,191
 245
 
 Amortization of Nuclear Fuel152
 154
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes and ITC(259) (34) 
 Interest Accretion on Asset Retirement Obligation23
 20
 
 Net Realized and Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Energy Contracts and Other Derivatives8
 96
 
 
Impairment Costs for Early Plant Retirements


 102
 
 Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Compliance Accrual79
 87
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan Costs21
 28
 
 Net Realized (Gains) Losses and (Income) Expense from NDT Fund(86) (12) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:    
 Fuel, Materials and Supplies(32) (27) 
 Margin Deposit64
 (4)
 Accounts Receivable19
 (11) 
 Accounts Payable(32) (29) 
 Accounts Receivable/Payable—Affiliated Companies, net205
 235
 
 Other Current Assets and Liabilities11
 20
 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(5) (10) 
 Other21
 80
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities1,249
 1,260
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(903) (923) 
 Purchase of Emissions Allowances and RECs(90) (77) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities886
 490
 
 Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities(900) (512) 
 Short-Term Loan—Affiliated Company, net86
 (151) 
 Other37
 22
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(884) (1,151) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt
 700
 
 Cash Dividend Paid(350) (250) 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt
 (553) 
 Other(4) (6) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities(354) (109) 
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents11
 
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period11
 12
 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$22
 $12
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$75
 $(7) 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$30
 $51
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$241
 $175
 
      
See disclosures regarding PSEG Power LLC included in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) is a holding company with a diversified business mix within the energy industry. Its operations are primarily in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States and in other select markets. PSEG’s principal direct wholly owned subsidiaries are:
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G)—which is a public utility engaged principally in the transmission of electricity and distribution of electricity and natural gas in certain areas of New Jersey. PSE&G is subject to regulation by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). PSE&G also invests in solar generation projects and has implemented energy efficiency and demand responserelated programs in New Jersey, which are regulated by the BPU.
PSEG Power LLC (Power)—which is a multi-regional wholesale energy supply company that integrates the operations of its merchant nuclear and fossil generating asset operations and gas supply commitmentsassets with its wholesale energy,power marketing businesses and fuel supply andfunctions through competitive energy transacting functionssales in well-developed energy markets primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States through its principal direct wholly owned subsidiaries. In addition, Power owns and operates solar generation in various states. Power’s subsidiaries are subject to regulation by FERC, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the states in which they operate.
PSEG’s other direct wholly owned subsidiaries include PSEG Energy Holdings L.L.C. (Energy Holdings), which primarily has investments in leveraged leases; PSEG Long Island LLC (PSEG LI), which operates the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) electric transmission and distribution (T&D) system under an Operations Services Agreement (OSA); and PSEG Services Corporation (Services), which provides certain management, administrative and general services to PSEG and its subsidiaries at cost.
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) applicable to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Notes) should be read in conjunction with, and update and supplement matters discussed in, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

Note 2. Recent Accounting Standards
New Standard Issued and Adopted
Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business
This accounting standard was issued mainly to provide more consistency in how the definition of a business is applied to acquisitions or dispositions. The new guidance will generally reduce the number of transactions that will require treatment as a business combination. The definition of a business now includes consideration of whether substantially all the fair value of the gross assets acquired or disposed of is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. If this condition is met, the transaction would not qualify as a business.
The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, entities may adopt it for transactions that have closed before the effective date but have not been reported in financial statements that have been issued or made available for issuance. PSEG adopted this standard in the third quarter 2017 with the acquisition of a solar project. This standard upon adoption had no impact on PSEG’s financial statements.
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New Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
This accounting standard clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and removes inconsistencies in revenue recognition requirements; improves comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets; and provides improved disclosures.
The guidance provides a five-step model to be used for recognizing revenue for the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services.
The standard was originally to beis effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; however, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new guidance deferring the effective date by one year to periods beginning after December 31, 2017. Early application will be permitted asis permitted. PSEG expects the new guidance to result in more detailed disclosures of revenue compared to current guidance and possible changes in presentation. Included in the scope of the original effective date.new standard are PSE&G’s regulated revenue recorded under tariffs, including the sale of default supply of electric and gas commodity, and the distribution of electricity and gas to retail residential and commercial and industrial customers, and transmission revenues. The tariff revenue comprises substantially all of PSE&G’s revenue. PSEG expects no material change in revenue recognition of PSE&G’s regulated revenue recorded under tariffs. PSE&G’s revenue from contracts with customers will continue to be recorded as electricity or gas is currently analyzingdelivered to the impact of this standard oncustomer. PSEG continues to evaluate contracts under its financial statementsand disclosures as well as the transition method to use to adopt the guidance. PSEG is considering the impacts of outstanding industry relatedother revenue streams.
Certain implementation issues are currently being addressedfinalized by the AICPA’s Revenue Recognition Working Group andFinancial Reporting Executive Committee, including the FASB’s Transition Resource Group, including its ability to recognize revenue for
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certain contracts where there is uncertainty regarding collection bundled price sales contractsfrom customers and accounting for contributions in aid of construction. While those issues are out for comment, based on tentative conclusions PSEG does not expect any material changes to its revenue due to those issues. PSEG will adopt this standard on January 1, 2018 and anticipates electing the full retrospective method of transition. Under this method, PSEG will restate its prior period financial statements to align with the 2018 presentation. Certain reclassifications may affect revenue and expense due to the application of this standard; however, PSEG does not anticipate any material impact to net income.
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
This accounting standard will change how entities measure equity investments that are not consolidated or accounted for under the equity method. Under the new guidance, equity investments (other than those accounted for using the equity method) will be measured at fair value through Net Income instead of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Entities that have elected the fair value option for financial liabilities will present changes in fair value due to a change in their own credit risk through Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). For equity investments which do not have readily determinable fair values, the impairment assessment will be simplified by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairments. The new standard also changes certain disclosures.
The standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. PSEG is currently analyzingexpects to record a cumulative effect adjustment by reclassifying the impactafter-tax net unrealized gain (loss) related to equity investments from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Retained Earnings as of this standard on our financial statements; however, PSEGJanuary 1, 2018, and expects increased volatility in Net Income due to changes in fair value of ourits equity securities within the Nuclear Decommissioning Trustnuclear decommissioning (NDT) and Rabbi Trust Funds.
Leases
This accounting standard replaces existing lease accounting guidance and requires lessees to recognize all leases with a term greater than 12 months on the balance sheet using a right-of-use asset approach. At lease commencement, a lessee will recognize a lease asset and corresponding lease obligation. A lessee will classify its leases as either finance leases or operating leases based on whether control of the underlying assets has transferred to the lessee. A lessor will classify its leases as operating or direct financing leases, or as sales-type leases based on whether control of the underlying assets has transferred to the lessee. Both the lessee and lessor models require additional disclosure of key information. The standard requires lessees and lessors to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. However, existing guidance related to leveraged leases will not change.
The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with retrospective application to previously issued financial statements for 2018 and 2017. Early application is permitted. PSEG is currently analyzing the impact of this standard on its financial statements.
Stock Compensation-ImprovementsDerivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting for Hedging Activities
This accounting standard was issued to simplify aspects ofstandard’s amendments more closely align hedge accounting with the companies’ risk management activities in the financial statements. The amendments expand hedge accounting for share-based payment transactions, includingboth non-financial and financial risk components by
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permitting contractually specified components to designate as the income tax consequences, classificationhedged risk in a cash flow hedge involving the purchase or sale of awards as either equitynon-financial assets or liabilities,variable rate financial instruments. Additionally, the amendments ease the operational burden of applying hedge accounting by allowing more time to prepare hedge documentation, and classificationallow effectiveness assessments to be performed on the statement of cash flows.
Under the new guidance, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies will be recognized in income tax expense rather than recognized in additional paid in capital. In the statement of cash flows, excess tax benefits and deficiencies will be classified with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity rather than a financing activity as currently classified. In addition, the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements were simplified in order to facilitate equity classification of the award.qualitative basis after hedge inception.
The standardnew guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017.2018. The standard requires using a modified retrospective method upon adoption. Early adoption is permitted for an entity in any interim or annual period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period; however, the amendments within this update require different adoption methods.permitted. PSEG is evaluating early adoptioncurrently analyzing the impact of thethis standard in the fourth quarter of 2016; however, PSEG does not expect adoption to materially affecton its consolidated financial statements.
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
This accounting standard provides a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost. The new model requires entities to use an estimate of expected credit losses that will be recognized as an impairment allowance rather than a direct write-down of the amortized cost basis. The estimate of expected credit losses is to be based on past events, current conditions and supportable forecasts over a reasonable period. For purchased financial assets with credit deterioration, a similar model is to be used; however, the initial allowance will be added to the purchase price rather than reported as an allowance. Credit losses on available-for-sale securities should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP; however, this standard requires those credit losses to be presented as an allowance, rather than a write-down. This new standard also requires additional disclosures of credit quality indicators for each class of financial asset disaggregated by year of origination.
The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019; however, entities may adopt early beginning in the annual or interim periods after December 15, 2018. PSEG is currently analyzing the impact of this standard on its financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
This accounting standard reduces the diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the Statement of Cash Flows.
The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, entities may adopt early, including in an interim period. PSEG does not anticipate any current impact on PSEG’s financial statements. PSEG will adopt this standard as of January 1, 2018 using a retrospective transition method to each period presented.
Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash
This accounting standard requires entities to explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents, either in a narrative or a tabular format. Amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents should be included in entities’ reconciliation of beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts in the Statement of Cash Flows.
The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, entities may adopt early, including in an interim period. PSEG plans to adopt this standard on January 1, 2018 using a retrospective transition method for each period presented. PSEG will continue the current balance sheet classification of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. PSEG will provide a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents and include a description of these amounts.
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
This accounting standard requires an entity to perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable.
An entity should apply this standard on a prospective basis and will be required to disclose the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle upon transition. The new standard is effective for impairment tests for periods beginning January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. PSEG is currently assessing the impact of this guidance upon its financial statements.
Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (OPEB)
This accounting standard was issued to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic OPEB cost.
Under the new guidance, entities are required to report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by their employees during the period. The other components of net benefit
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cost are required to be presented in the Statement of Operations separately from the service cost component after Operating Income. Additionally, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization, when applicable.
The standard requires the amendments to be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other cost components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic OPEB cost in the Statement of Operations and prospectively, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension and OPEB costs.
The standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for an entity in any interim or annual period. PSEG is currently analyzing the impact of this standard on its financial statements.
Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
This accounting standard was issued to shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the standard requires the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity.
The standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for an entity in any interim or annual period. If an entity early adopts the standard in an interim period, any
adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity should apply this standard on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Additionally, in the period of adoption, an entity should provide disclosures about a change in accounting principle. PSEG is currently analyzing the impact of this standard on its financial statements.
Stock Compensation - Scope of Modification Accounting
This accounting standard provides clarity and reduces both diversity in practice and complexity when applying the stock compensation guidance to a change in the terms or conditions of a stock-based payment award. Specifically, the standard provides guidance as to which changes to the terms or conditions of a stock-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting.
The standard is effective for all entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. This standard should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. PSEG plans to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2018.

Note 3. Early Plant Retirements
OnFossil
In October 3, 2016, Power determined that it willwould cease generation operations of the existing coal/gas units at the Hudson and Mercer generating stations on June 1, 2017. Power has filed deactivation notices with PJM for these existingBoth units at both stations and final must-offer exception requests for the 2020-2021 PJM capacity auction to the PJM Independent Market Monitor. Power expects the units to continue to bewere available to generate electricityoperate through May 31, 2017 and receive previously cleared capacity payments through the date the units cease operations. The exact timing of the early retirement of these units will be reviewed for reliability impacts by PJM, the regional transmission organization that controls the area where these units are located, and may be impacted by operational and other conditions that couldwere subsequently arise. retired from operation on June 1, 2017.
PSEG and Power undertake their annual five year strategic planning process primarily during the third and fourth quarters of each year. The primary factors considered during this process that contributed to the decision to retire these units early include significant declines in revenues and margin caused by a sustained period of depressed wholesale power prices and reduced capacity factors caused by lower natural gas prices making coal generation less economically competitive than natural gas-fired generation. Despite experiencing recent warmer than normal weather in PJM this summer, Power did not experience the usual increase in electricity prices in PJM as it had in past hot summers. This trend has a further adverse economic impact to these units because they generally dispatch and earn energy margin on peak hot and cold days. In addition, the upcoming PJM capacity auction in May 2017 for the capacity period from June 2020 to May 2021 will be the first to require all generating units to meet the increased operating performance standards of PJM’s new capacity performance regulations. During the current annual five-year strategic planning process, Power determined, on October 3, 2016, that the costs to upgrade the existing units at the Hudson and Mercer stations to comply with these higher reliability standards to be too significant and not economic given current market conditions, including anticipated future capacity prices, current forward energy prices and past operational performance results of the units. While these units have the capability to run on both coal and natural gas, they have higher operating costs and fuel consumption as well as longer start-up times compared to newer combined cycle gas units.
The decision to retire the Hudson and Mercer units early will have a material effect on PSEG’s and Power’s results of operations. In the third quarterlatter half of 2016, PSEG and Power recognized the following one-time pre-tax charges in Energy Costs and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of $62 million and Depreciation expense:
    
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2016 
  Millions 
 Statement of Operations Expense (pre-tax)  
 Energy Costs  
 Coal Inventory Lower of Cost or Market Adjustments and Capacity Penalties$62
 
 Operation and Maintenance  
     Materials and Supplies Obsolescence31
 
     Write-down of Construction Work in Progress14
 
     Other (A)3
 
 Depreciation and Amortization  
 Accelerated Depreciation including Asset Retirement Costs4
 
 Total Pre-Tax Expense$114
 
    
(A)Includes severance and miscellaneous costs.
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$53 million, respectively, related to coal inventory adjustments, capacity penalties, materials and supplies inventory reserve adjustments for parts that cannot be used at other generating units, employee-related severance benefits costs and construction work in progress impairments, among other shut down items. In addition to these one-time charges, Power will recognize incrementalrecognized Depreciation and Amortization (D&A) during the remainder of 2016 of $568$571 million and $946 million into 2017 due to the significant shortening of the expected economic useful lives of Hudson and Mercer. Additional employee-related salary continuance
As of June 1, 2017, Power recognized total D&A of $964 million for the Hudson and severanceMercer units to reflect the end of their economic useful lives in 2017. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, Power recognized pre-tax charges in Energy Costs of $1 million and $10 million, respectively, primarily for coal inventory lower of cost or market adjustments. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, Power also recognized pre-tax charges in O&M of $8 million and $12 million, respectively, of shut down costs and various miscellaneous costs may also be incurred duringan increase in the period priorAsset Retirement Obligation due to retirement. Finally,settlements and changes in cash flow estimates, partially offset by changes in employee-related severance costs. Power currently anticipates using the sites for alternative industrial activity. However, if Power determines not to use the sites for alternative industrial activity, the early retirement of the units at thesesuch sites would trigger investigation andobligations under certain environmental regulations, including possible remediation of identified environmental contamination.remediation. The amounts for any such environmental investigation or remediation are neither currently probable nor estimable but may be material.
PSEG and
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As of December 31, 2016, Power evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as significant adverse changes in regulation, business climate or market conditions, including a current expectation that a long-lived asset will be sold or disposed of significantly beforehad reduced the end of its previously estimated useful life could potentially indicate an asset’s or asset group’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. In such an event, an undiscounted cash flow analysis is performed to determine if an impairment exists. When a long-lived asset’s or asset group’s carrying amount exceeds the associated undiscounted estimated future cash flows, the asset/asset group is considered impairedof Bridgeport Harbor Station unit 3 (BH3) from 2025 to the extent that its fair value is lesssummer of 2021 as it was more likely than its carrying amount. As disclosed for Power, cash flows for long-lived assets and asset groups are determined atnot it will retire the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The cash flows from the generation units are generally evaluated at a regional portfolio level (PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE) along with cash flows generated from the customer supply and risk management activities, inclusive of cash flows from contracts, including those that are accounted for as derivatives or that meet the normal purchases and normal sales exemption. An impairment would result in a reduction of the value of the long-lived asset/asset group through a noncash charge to earnings.unit by this time.
Because the Hudson and Mercer generating units will cease operations significantly before the end of their previously estimated useful lives, Power performed a recoverability test for its portfolio of generating assets in the PJM region to determine if an impairment exists. As of September 30, 2016, the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the PJM asset group exceeded the carrying amount and no impairment was identified.
In addition, PSEG and Power continue to monitor their other coal assets, including the Keystone Conemaugh and Bridgeport HarborConemaugh generating stations, to ensureassess their economic viability through the end of their designated useful lives.lives and their continued classification as held for use. The precise timing of a change in useful lives may be dependent upon events out of PSEG’s and Power’s control and may impact their ability to operate or maintain certain assets in the future. These generating stations may be impacted by factors such as environmental legislation, co-owner capital requirements and continued depressed wholesale power prices or capacity factors, among other things. Any early retirement or change in the held for use classification of our otherremaining coal units before the end of their current estimated useful lives may have a material adverse impact on PSEG’s and Power’s future financial results.
Nuclear
Since 2013, several nuclear generating stations in the United States have closed or announced early retirement due to economic reasons, or have announced being at risk for early retirement. This situation is generally due to thedecline in market prices of energy, resulting from low natural gas prices driven by the growth of shale gas production since 2007, the continuing cost of regulatory compliance and enhanced security for nuclear facilities and both federal and state-level policies that provide financial incentives to renewable energy such as wind and solar, but generally do not apply to nuclear generating stations. These trends have significantly reduced the revenues of nuclear generating stations while limiting their ability to reduce the unit cost of production. This may result in the electric generation industry experiencing a shift from nuclear generation to natural gas-fired generation, creating less diversity of the generation fleet.
If the market trends noted above continue or worsen, Power’s New Jersey nuclear generating units could cease being economically competitive which may cause Power to retire such units prior to the end of their useful lives. The costs associated with any such potential retirement, which may include, among other things, accelerated D&A or impairment charges, accelerated asset retirement costs, severance costs, environmental remediation costs, and additional funding of the NDT Fund would likely have a material adverse impact on PSEG’s and Power’s future financial results and cash flows. PSEG and Power continue to advocate for sound policies that recognize nuclear power as a source of reliable clean energy, free of air emissions and an important part of a diverse and reliable energy portfolio.
The following table provides the balance sheet amounts by generating station as of September 30, 2017 for significant assets and liabilities associated with Power’s owned share of its nuclear assets.
           
   As of September 30, 2017 
   Hope Creek Salem Support Facilities and Other (A) Peach Bottom 
   Millions 
 Assets         
 Materials and Supplies Inventory $85
 $81
 $
 $41
 
 Nuclear Production, net of Accumulated Depreciation 452
 557
 204
 753
 
 Nuclear Fuel In-Service, net of Accumulated Depreciation 120
 94
 
 109
 
 Construction Work in Progress (including nuclear fuel) 216
 130
 9
 92
 
         Total Assets $873
 $862
 $213
 $995
 
 Liability         
 Asset Retirement Obligation $148
 $162
 $
 $164
 
         Total Liabilities $148
 $162
 $
 $164
 
          Net Assets $725
 $700
 $213
 $831
 
 NRC License Renewal Term 2046 2036/2040
 
 2033/2034
 
 % Owned 100% 57% 
 50% 
           
(A)Includes Hope Creek’s and Salem’s shared support facilities and other nuclear development capital.
The precise timing of any potential early retirement and resulting financial statement impact may be affected by a number of factors, including co-owner considerations, the results of any transmission system reliability study assessments and
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decommissioning trust fund requirements and other commitments, as well as future energy prices. Power maintains a NDT Fund that funds its decommissioning obligations. See Note 7. Available-for-Sale Securities.

Note 4. Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)
VIEs for which PSE&G is the Primary Beneficiary
PSE&G is the primary beneficiary and consolidates two marginally capitalized VIEs, PSE&G Transition Funding LLC (Transition Funding) and PSE&G Transition Funding II LLC (Transition Funding II), which were created for the purpose of issuing transition bonds and purchasing bond transitional property of PSE&G, which was pledged as collateral to a trustee. PSE&G acted as the servicer for these entities to collect securitization transition charges authorized by the BPU. These funds were remitted to Transition Funding and Transition Funding II and were used for interest and principal payments on the transition bonds and related costs. During 2015, Transition Funding and Transition Funding II paid their final securitization bond payments and as of December 31, 2015, no further debt or related costs remained with these VIEs. Effective January 1, 2016, PSE&G commenced refunding the overcollections from customers associated with these VIEs and expects to fully refund these liabilities in 2016.Entity (VIE)
VIE for which PSEG LI is the Primary Beneficiary
PSEG LI consolidates Long Island Electric Utility Servco, LLC (Servco), a marginally capitalized VIE, which was created for the purpose of operating LIPA’s T&D system in Long Island, New York as well as providing administrative support functions to LIPA. PSEG LI is the primary beneficiary of Servco because it directs the operations of Servco, the activity that most significantly impacts Servco’s economic performance and it has the obligation to absorb losses of Servco that could potentially be significant to Servco. Such losses would be immaterial to PSEG.
Pursuant to the OSA, Servco’s operating costs are reimbursable entirely by LIPA, and therefore, PSEG LI’s risk is limited related to the activities of Servco. PSEG LI has no current obligation to provide direct financial support to Servco. In addition to reimbursement of Servco’s operating costs as provided for in the OSA, PSEG LI receives an annual contract management
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fee. PSEG LI’s annual contractual management fee, in certain situations, could be partially offset by Servco’s annual storm costs not approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, limited contingent liabilities and penalties for failing to meet certain performance metrics.
For transactions in which Servco acts as principal, such as transactions with its employees for labor and labor-related activities, including pension and OPEB-related transactions, Servco records revenues and the related pass-through expenditures separately in Operating Revenues and Operation and Maintenance (O&M)O&M Expense, respectively. Servco recorded $116$114 million and $96$116 million for the three months and $315$338 million and $262$315 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, of O&M costs, the full reimbursement of which was reflected in Operating Revenues. For transactions in which Servco acts as an agent for LIPA, it records revenues and the related expenses on a net basis, resulting in no impact on PSEG’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Note 5. Rate Filings
This Note should be read in conjunction with Note 5.6. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.
In addition to items previously reported in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, significant regulatory orders received and currently pending rate filings with FERC and the BPU by PSE&G are as follows:
Transmission Formula Rate Filings—In June 2016,2017, PSE&G filed its 20152016 true-up adjustment pertaining to its transmission formula rates in effect for 2015.2016. This resulted in an adjustment of $34$12 million lessmore than the 20152016 originally filed revenues primarily due to the impact of bonus depreciation legislation enacted after PSE&G filed its 2015 formula rate requirement in October 2014. PSE&G had recognized the majority of this adjustment in its Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2015.revenues.
In October 2016,2017, the 20172018 Annual Formula Rate Updateupdate was filed with FERC and requests approximately $121$212 million in increased annual transmission revenuesrevenue effective January 1, 2017,2018, subject to true-up.
Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP)—In July of each year, PSE&G files with the BPU for base rate recovery of GSMP investments which include a return of and on its investment.
In October 2017, PSE&G submitted the planned update to its annual GSMP cost recovery petition, originally filed in July 2017, to include GSMP investments in service as of September 30, 2017. This filing seeks BPU approval to recover in gas base rates an annual revenue increase of $25 million effective January 1, 2018. This increase represents the return of and on investment for GSMP investments in service through September 30, 2017. This proceeding is ongoing.   
Energy Strong Recovery Filing—In March and September of each year, PSE&G files with the BPU for base rate recovery of Energy Strong investments which include a return of and on its investment.
In June 2016,2017, PSE&G updatedsubmitted the planned update to its March Energy Strong cost recovery petition, originally filed in March 2017, to include Energy Strong investments in service as of May 31, 2016 which represents2017. This filing requested estimated annual increases in electric and gas revenues of $16 million and $23$2 million, respectively. In August 2016,2017, the BPU approved these rate increases effective September 1, 2016.2017.
In September 2016,2017, PSE&G filed its Energy Strong electric cost recovery petition seeking BPU approval to recover the revenue requirements associated with Energy Strong capitalized investment costs placed in service from June 1, 20162017 through November 30, 2016.2017. The petition requests rates to be effective March 1, 2017,2018, consistent with the BPU Order of approval of the
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Energy Strong Program.program. The annualized requested increase in electric revenue requirement is approximately $15$9 million. This matterproceeding is pending.ongoing.   
Basic Gas Supply ServiceServices (BGSS)—In June 2016,2017, PSE&G made its annual BGSS filing with the BPU requesting a reduction of $87 millionan increase in annualthe BGSS revenues.rate from approximately 34 cents to 37 cents per therm effective October 1, 2017. In September 2016,2017, the BPU approved a Stipulation in this matter on a provisional basis and the BGSS rate was reduced from approximately 40 cents to 34 cents per therm effective October 1, 2016. The rate is subject to final settlement.increased.
Weather Normalization ClauseOn July 1, 2016,In April 2017, the BPU gave final approval to PSE&G filed a&G’s petition requesting approval to collect $54 million in net deficiency gas revenues as a result of the warmer than normal 2015-2016 Winter Period.
In June 2017, PSE&G filed a petition requesting approval to collect $55 million in total net deficiency revenues comprised of $31 million in net deficiency gas revenues as a result of the warmer than normal 2016-2017 Winter Period and the remaining carryover balance of $24 million in net deficiency gas revenue from the 2015-2016 Winter Period. The deficiency gas revenuesrevenue would be collected from customers over the 2016-20172017-2018 and 2017-20182018-2019 Winter Periods (October 1 through May 31). In September 2016,2017, the BPU approved PSE&G’s filingthis petition on a provisional basis with respect to the $54 million in deficiency revenues to be collected from customersrates effective October 1, 2016.2017, allowing recovery during the 2017-2018 Winter Period.
Solar and Energy Efficiency - Green Program Recovery Charges (GPRC)In August 2017, the BPU approved PSE&G’s petition for an Energy Efficiency 2017 Program (EE 2017) to extend three existing energy efficiency subprograms (multi-family, direct install and hospital efficiency) and establish two new residential energy efficiency offerings. The two new offerings include deployment of smart thermostats and a pilot program to provide residential customers with energy usage information enabling them to reduce consumption. The Order allows PSE&G to extend the subprogram offerings and establish the residential energy efficiency sub-programs under its existing energy efficiency clause recovery process. The EE 2017 allows for $69 million of additional investment and $16 million of additional administrative and information technology costs. The EE 2017 was added as the 11th component of the GPRC rate effective September 1, 2017.
Each year PSE&G files with the BPU for annual recovery for the 11 combined components of its electric and gas Green Program investments which include a return on its investment and recovery of expenses. On July 1, 2016,
In March 2017, the BPU gave final approval to PSE&G filed its&G’s 2016 GPRC cost recovery petition requesting recovery for the nine combined components of the electric and gas GPRC. The filing proposes rates for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 designed to recover approximately $44$37 million and $13 million in electric and gas revenues, respectively, on an annual basis associated with PSE&G’s implementation of these BPU approved programs. In September 2016,GPRC programs for the BPU approved the July 2016 filing on a provisional basis, with new rates effectiveperiod October 1, 2016.2016 through September 30, 2017. The rates were effective May 1, 2017. This Order also included the return of approximately $5 million in remaining overcollections from the completed Securitization Transition Charge. 
Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP)In October 2016,June 2017, PSE&G updatedfiled its initial annual GSMP2017 GPRC cost recovery petition seeking BPU approval to recoverrequesting recovery of approximately $47 million and $13 million in electric and gas base ratesrevenues, respectively, on an estimated annual revenue increasebasis associated with PSE&G's implementation of $10 million effective
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Januarythese BPU-approved programs for the period October 1, 2017. This increase represents the return of and on investment for GSMP investments in service2017 through September 30, 2016.2018. This matterproceeding is pending.  
Universal Service Fund (USF)/Lifeline—In September 2016, the BPU approved rates set to recover state-wide costs incurred by New Jersey electric and gas distribution companies under the State’s USF/Lifeline energy assistance programs effective October 1, 2016. PSE&G earns no margin on the collection of the USF and Lifeline programs resulting in no impact on its Consolidated Statement of Operations.ongoing.
Remediation Adjustment Charge (RAC)—In April 2016,June 2017, the BPU approved PSE&G’s&G's filing with respect to its RAC 2324 petition allowing recovery of $54$41 million effective May 7, 2016July 10, 2017 related to net Manufactured Gas Plant expenditures from August 1, 20142015 through July 31, 2015.2016.

Note 6. Financing Receivables
PSE&G
PSE&G sponsors a solar loan program designed to help finance the installation of solar power systems throughout its electric service area. The loans are generally paid back with solar renewable energy certificates generated from the installed solar electric system. A substantial portion of these amounts are noncurrent and reported in Long-Term Investments on PSEG’s and PSE&G’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table reflects the outstanding loans by class of customer, none of which are considered “non-performing.”
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 Outstanding Loans by Class of Customer 
   As of As of 
 Consumer Loans September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
   Millions 
 Commercial/Industrial $165
 $177
 
 Residential 11
 12
 
 Total $176
 $189
 
       

       
 Outstanding Loans by Class of Customer 
   As of As of 
 Consumer Loans September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
   Millions 
 Commercial/Industrial $160
 $164
 
 Residential 10
 11
 
 Total $170
 $175
 
       
Energy Holdings
Energy Holdings, through several of its indirect subsidiary companies, has investments in domestic energy and real estate assets subject primarily to leveraged lease accounting. A leveraged lease is typically comprised of an investment by an equity investor and debt provided by a third partythird-party debt investor. The debt is recourse only to the assets subject to lease and is not included on PSEG’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As an equity investor, Energy Holdings’ equity investments in the leases are comprised of the total expected lease receivables on its investments over the lease terms plus the estimated residual values at the end of the lease terms, reduced for any income not yet earned on the leases. This amount is included in Long-Term Investments on PSEG’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The more rapid depreciation of the leased property for tax purposes creates tax cash flow that will be repaid to the taxing authority in later periods. As such, the liability for such taxes due is recorded in Deferred Income Taxes on PSEG’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During the third quarter of 2016, Energy Holdings completed its annual review of estimated residual values embedded in the
NRG REMA, LLC (REMA) leveraged leases. The outcome indicated that the revised residual value estimates were lower than the recorded residual values and the decline was deemed to be other than temporary due to the adverse economic conditions experienced by coal generation in PJM, as discussed in Note 3. Early Plant Retirements, negatively impacting the economic outlook of the leased assets. As a result, a pre-tax write-down of $137 million was reflected in Operating Revenues in the quarter ended September 30, 2016, calculated by comparing the gross investment in the leases before and after the revised residual estimates. During the fourth quarter of 2016, Energy Holdings recorded a $10 million pre-tax charge for its best estimate of loss related to the leveraged lease receivables as a result of the current liquidity issues facing REMA, which was reflected in Operating Revenues and is included in Gross Investments in Leases as of December 31, 2016.

During the first quarter of 2017, due to continuing liquidity issues facing REMA, economic challenges facing coal generation in PJM, and based upon an ongoing review of available alternatives as well as certain recent discussions with REMA management, Energy Holdings recorded an additional $55 million pre-tax charge for its current best estimate of loss related to the lease receivables, which was reflected in Operating Revenues and is included in Gross Investments in Leases as of September 30, 2017.

In June 2017, GenOn Energy, Inc. (GenOn) and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. GenOn is a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. and is the parent of REMA. REMA was not included in the GenOn filing. Energy Holdings continues to monitor the restructuring of GenOn and its possible impacts on REMA and continues to discuss the situation with GenOn. During the second quarter of 2017, Energy Holdings completed its review of estimated residual values embedded in its leveraged lease portfolio of generating assets and the outcome indicated that one of the residual value estimates was lower than the recorded residual value due to a further deterioration of market conditions and changes to operating cost estimates. This decline was determined to be other than temporary. As a result, a pre-tax write-down of $7 million was recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2017. In addition, based on an ongoing review of (i) the liquidity challenges facing REMA and (ii) available alternatives, Energy Holdings recorded an additional $15 million pre-tax charge for its current best estimate of loss related to lease receivables. The second quarter 2017 pre-tax write-down and additional charge were reflected in Operating Revenues and are included in Gross Investment in Leases for September 30, 2017.
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The following table shows Energy Holdings’ gross and net lease investment as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
  Millions 
 Lease Receivables (net of Non-Recourse Debt)$630
 $631
 
 Estimated Residual Value of Leased Assets346
 519
 
 Total Investment in Rental Receivables976
 1,150
 
 Unearned and Deferred Income(320) (366) 
 Gross Investment in Leases656
 784
 
 Deferred Tax Liabilities(661) (724) 
 Net Investment in Leases$(5) $60
 
      
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
  Millions 
 Lease Receivables (net of Non-Recourse Debt)$546
 $629
 
 Estimated Residual Value of Leased Assets326
 346
 
 Total Investment in Rental Receivables872
 975
 
 Unearned and Deferred Income(309) (326) 
 Gross Investment in Leases563
 649
 
 Deferred Tax Liabilities(631) (674) 
 Net Investment in Leases$(68) $(25) 
      
The corresponding receivables associated with the lease portfolio are reflected in the following table, net of non-recourse debt. The ratings in the table represent the ratings of the entities providing payment assurance to Energy Holdings.
     
   
Lease Receivables, Net of
Non-Recourse Debt
 
 Counterparties’ Credit Rating Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as of September 30, 2016   
  As of September 30, 2016 
   Millions 
 AA $16
 
 BBB+ — BBB- 316
 
 BB- 134
 
 CCC 164
 
 Total $630
 
     
     
   
Lease Receivables, Net of
Non-Recourse Debt
 
 Counterparties’ Credit Rating Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as of September 30, 2017   
  As of September 30, 2017 
   Millions 
 AA $15
 
 BBB+ — BBB- 316
 
 BB- 133
 
 CCC- 82
 
 Total $546
 
     
The “BB-” and the “CCC”“CCC-” ratings in the preceding table represent lease receivables related to coal-firedcoal and gas-fired assets in Illinois and Pennsylvania, respectively. As of September 30, 20162017, the gross investment in the leases of such assets, net of non-recourse debt, was $436337 million ($(108)(184) million, net of deferred taxes). A more detailed description of such assets under lease, as of September 30, 2016,2017, is presented in the following table.
                 
 Asset Location 
Gross
Investment
 
%
Owned
 Total MW 
Fuel
Type
 
Counterparties’
S&P Credit
Ratings
 Counterparty 
     Millions           
 Powerton Station Units 5 and 6 IL $134
 64% 1,538
 Coal BB- NRG Energy, Inc. 
 Joliet Station Units 7 and 8 IL $83
 64% 1,044
 Gas BB- NRG Energy, Inc. 
 Keystone Station Units 1 and 2 PA $55
 17% 1,711
 Coal CCC (B) REMA 
 Conemaugh Station Units 1 and 2 PA $55
 17% 1,711
 Coal CCC (B) REMA 
 Shawville Station Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 PA $109
 100% 603
 Coal (A) CCC (B) REMA 
                 
                 
 Asset Location 
Gross
Investment
 
%
Owned
 Total MW 
Fuel
Type
 
Counterparties’
S&P Credit
Ratings
 Counterparty 
     Millions           
 Powerton Station Units 5 and 6 IL $133
 64% 1,538
 Coal BB- NRG Energy, Inc. 
 Joliet Station Units 7 and 8 IL $84
 64% 1,036
 Gas BB- NRG Energy, Inc. 
 Keystone Station Units 1 and 2 PA $20
 17% 1,711
 Coal CCC- REMA (A) 
 Conemaugh Station Units 1 and 2 PA $20
 17% 1,711
 Coal CCC- REMA (A) 
 Shawville Station Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 PA $80
 100% 596
 Gas CCC- REMA (A) 
                 
(A)REMA notified PJM that it deactivatedREMA’s parent company, GenOn, and certain of its subsidiaries (which did not include REMA) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the coal-fired units at the Shawville generating facilityU.S. Bankruptcy Code. GenOn is currently engaged in June 2015 and has disclosed that it expectsa balance sheet restructuring, which will take an undetermined time to return the Shawville units to service in the late fall of 2016 with the ability to use natural gas.complete.
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(B)On May 24, 2016, S&P lowered its corporate credit rating on REMA’s parent company, GenOn Energy Inc. (GenOn) and affiliates (including REMA) to “CCC” from “CCC+” due to a weaker forward power curve, milder weather patterns and weakening financial measures. On October 7, 2016, Moody’s downgraded the GenOn Corporate Family Rating to Caa3 to reflect its high debt burden relative to cash flow. GenOn reported in August 2016 that it did not expect to have sufficient liquidity to repay the senior unsecured notes due in June 2017.
The credit exposure for lessors is partially mitigated through various credit enhancement mechanisms within the lease transactions.structures. These credit enhancement features vary from lease to lease and may include letters of credit or affiliate guarantees. Upon the occurrence of certain defaults, indirect subsidiary companies of Energy Holdings would exercise their rights and attempt to seek recovery of their investment, potentially including stepping into the lease directly to protect their investments. While these actions could ultimately protect or mitigate the loss of value, they could require the use of significant capital investments and trigger certain material tax obligations which could wholly or partially be mitigated by tax indemnification claims withagainst the counterparty. A bankruptcy of a lessee would likely delay and potentially limit any efforts on the part of the lessors to assert their rights upon default and could delay the monetization of claims. Failure to recover adequate value could ultimately lead to a foreclosure on the assets under lease by the lenders. Although all lease payments are current, PSEG cannot predict the outcome of GenOn’s efforts to restructure its portfolio and improve its liquidity andrestructuring process or the possible related impact on REMA. PSEG continues to monitor any changes to REMA’s and GenOn’s status and potential impacts on Energy Holdings’ lease investments.investments and continues to discuss the situation with GenOn. If lease rejections or foreclosures were to occur, Energy Holdings could potentially record aadditional pre-tax write-offwrite-offs up to its gross investment in these facilities and may also be required to accelerate and pay significant cashmaterial deferred tax liabilities to the Internal Revenue Service.Service (IRS).
Although all lease payments are current, no assurances can be givenAdditional factors that future payments in accordance with the lease contracts will continue. Factors which may impact future lease cash flows include, but are not limited to, new environmental legislation and regulation regarding air quality, water and other discharges in the process of generating electricity, market prices for fuel, electricity and capacity, overall financial condition of lease counterparties and their affiliates and the quality and condition of assets under lease.

Note 7. Available-for-Sale Securities
NDT Fund
Power maintains an external master NDT to fund its share of decommissioning costs for its five nuclear facilities upon termination of operation. The trust contains two separate funds: a qualified fund and a non-qualified fund. Section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code limits the amount of money that can be contributed into a qualified fund. The trust funds are managed by third partythird-party investment advisersmanagers who operate under investment guidelines developed by Power.
Power classifies investments in the NDT Fund as available-for-sale. The following tables show the fair values and gross unrealized gains and losses for the securities held in the NDT Fund.
          
  As of September 30, 2016 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$691
 $238
 $(7) $922
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government Obligations509
 21
 
 530
 
 Other349
 13
 (2) 360
 
 Total Debt Securities858
 34
 (2) 890
 
 Other Securities45
 
 
 45
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Securities$1,594
 $272
 $(9) $1,857
 
          
          
  As of September 30, 2017 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$706
 $331
 $(5) $1,032
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government561
 10
 (4) 567
 
 Corporate352
 7
 (1) 358
 
 Total Debt Securities913
 17
 (5) 925
 
 Other Securities55
 
 
 55
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Securities$1,674
 $348
 $(10) $2,012
 
          
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  As of December 31, 2015 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$693
 $185
 $(13) $865
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government Obligations483
 8
 (3) 488
 
 Other366
 3
 (10) 359
 
 Total Debt Securities849
 11
 (13) 847
 
 Other Securities42
 
 
 42
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Securities$1,584
 $196
 $(26) $1,754
 
          
          
  As of December 31, 2016 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$705
 $263
 $(11) $957
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government518
 8
 (6) 520
 
 Corporate337
 4
 (4) 337
 
 Total Debt Securities855
 12
 (10) 857
 
 Other Securities44
 
 
 44
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Securities (A)$1,604
 $275
 $(21) $1,858
 
          
(A)The NDT available-for-sale securities table excludes cash of $1 million which is part of the NDT Fund.
The amounts in the preceding tables do not include receivables and payables for NDT Fund transactions which have not settled at the end of each period. Such amounts are included in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as shown in the following table.
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$9
 $17
 
 Accounts Payable$7
 $10
 
      
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$11
 $8
 
 Accounts Payable$5
 $5
 
      

The following table shows the value of securities in the NDT Fund that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than and greater than 12 months.
                  
  As of September 30, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 
  
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
  
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities (A)$101
 $(6) $4
 $(1) $151
 $(13) $1
 $
 
 Debt Securities                
 Government Obligations (B)41
 
 4
 
 245
 (2) 19
 (1) 
 Other (C)34
 
 25
 (2) 222
 (7) 36
 (3) 
 Total Debt Securities75
 
 29
 (2) 467
 (9) 55
 (4) 
 NDT Available-for-Sale Securities$176
 $(6) $33
 $(3) $618
 $(22) $56
 $(4) 
                  
                  
  As of September 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 
  
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
  
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities (A)$67
 $(5) $
 $
 $120
 $(10) $8
 $(1) 
 Debt Securities                
 Government (B)237
 (2) 62
 (2) 276
 (6) 4
 
 
 Corporate (C)60
 
 36
 (1) 139
 (3) 15
 (1) 
 Total Debt Securities297
 (2) 98
 (3) 415
 (9) 19
 (1) 
 Other Securities3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NDT Available-for-Sale Securities$367
 $(7) $98
 $(3) $535
 $(19) $27
 $(2) 
                  
(A)Equity Securities—Investments in marketable equity securities within the NDT Fund are primarily in common stocks within a broad range of industries and sectors. The unrealized losses are distributed over a broad range of securities with limited impairment durations. Power does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2016.2017.
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(B)Debt Securities (Government Obligations)(Government)—Unrealized losses on Power’s NDT investments in U.S. Treasury obligations and Federal Agency mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate changes. Since theseThese investments are guaranteed by the U.S. government or an agency of the U.S. government, itgovernment. Power also has investments in municipal bonds that are primarily in investment grade securities. It is not expected that these securities will settle for less than their amortized cost basis, sincecost. Since Power does not intend to sell these securities nor will it be more-likely-than-not required to sell, Power does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2017.
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more-likely-than-not required to sell. Power does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2016.
(C)Debt Securities (Other)(Corporate)—Power’s investments in corporate bonds are primarily in investment grade securities. It is not expected that these securities would settle for less than their amortized cost. Since Power does not intend to sell these securities nor will it be more-likely-than-not required to sell, Power does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2016.2017.
The proceeds from the sales of and the net realized gains on securities in the NDT Fund were:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 Proceeds from NDT Fund Sales (A)$139
 $215
 $470
 $1,037
 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund:        
 Gross Realized Gains$11
 $14
 $36
 $47
 
 Gross Realized Losses(3) (11) (25) (24) 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund$8
 $3
 $11
 $23
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 Proceeds from NDT Fund Sales (A)$278
 $139
 $845
 $470
 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund:        
 Gross Realized Gains$29
 $11
 $82
 $36
 
 Gross Realized Losses(5) (3) (14) (25) 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund$24
 $8
 $68
 $11
 
          
(A)2015 proceeds include activity in accounts related to the liquidation of funds being transitioned to new managers.
(A)Includes activity in accounts related to the liquidation of funds being transitioned to new managers.
The cost of these securities was determined on the basis of specific identification.
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses disclosed in the preceding table were recognized in Other Income and Other Deductions, respectively, in PSEG’s and Power’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net unrealized gains of $131172 million (after-tax) were a component ofrecognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on PSEG’s and Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20162017.

The NDT available-for-sale debt securities held as of September 30, 20162017 had the following maturities:
     
 Time Frame Fair Value 
   Millions 
 Less than one year $22
 
 1 - 5 years 233
 
 6 - 10 years 214
 
 11 - 15 years 56
 
 16 - 20 years 62
 
 Over 20 years 303
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Debt Securities$890
 
     
The cost of these securities was determined on the basis of specific identification.
     
 Time Frame Fair Value 
   Millions 
 Less than one year $37
 
 1 - 5 years 236
 
 6 - 10 years 230
 
 11 - 15 years 62
 
 16 - 20 years 67
 
 Over 20 years 293
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Debt Securities$925
 
     
Power periodically assesses individual securities whose fair value is less than amortized cost to determine whether the investments are considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired. For equity securities, management considers the ability and intent to hold for a reasonable time to permit recovery in addition to the severity and duration of the loss. For fixed income securities, management considers its intent to sell or requirement to sell a security prior to expected recovery. In those cases where a sale is expected, any impairment would be recorded through earnings. For fixed income securities where there is no intent to sell or likely requirement to sell, management evaluates whether credit loss is a component of the impairment. If so, that portion is recorded through earnings while the noncredit loss component is recorded through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, other-than-temporary impairments2017, Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (OTTI) of$259 million were recognized on securities in the NDT Fund. Any subsequent recoveries in the value of these securities would be
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recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) unless the securities are sold, in which case, any gain would be recognized in income. The assessment of fair market value compared to cost is applied on a weighted average basis taking into account various purchase dates and initial cost of the securities.
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Rabbi Trust
PSEG maintains certain unfunded nonqualified benefit plans to provide supplemental retirement and deferred compensation benefits to certain key employees. Certain assets related to these plans have been set aside in a grantor trust commonly known as a “Rabbi Trust.”
PSEG classifies investments in the Rabbi Trust as available-for-sale. The following tables show the fair values, gross unrealized gains and losses and amortized cost basis for the securities held in the Rabbi Trust.
          
  As of September 30, 2017 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$22
 $1
 $
 $23
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government82
 2
 
 84
 
 Corporate118
 3
 (1) 120
 
 Total Debt Securities200
 5
 (1) 204
 
 Other Securities2
 
 
 2
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$224
 $6
 $(1) $229
 
          
          
  As of September 30, 2016 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$11
 $11
 $
 $22
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government Obligations104
 3
 
 107
 
 Other91
 3
 
 94
 
 Total Debt Securities195
 6
 
 201
 
 Other Securities1
 
 
 1
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$207
 $17
 $
 $224
 
          
          
  As of December 31, 2016 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$11
 $11
 $
 $22
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government105
 
 (2) 103
 
 Corporate92
 1
 (2) 91
 
 Total Debt Securities197
 1
 (4) 194
 
 Other Securities1
 
 
 1
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$209
 $12
 $(4) $217
 
          
          
  As of December 31, 2015 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities$12
 $10
 $
 $22
 
 Debt Securities        
 Government Obligations108
 1
 (1) 108
 
 Other82
 
 (1) 81
 
 Total Debt Securities190
 1
 (2) 189
 
 Other Securities2
 
 
 2
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$204
 $11
 $(2) $213
 
          
The amounts in the preceding tables do not include receivables and payables for Rabbi Trust Fund transactions which have not settled at the end of each period. Such amounts are included in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as shown in the following table.
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$1
 $1
 
 Accounts Payable$
 $
 
      
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$2
 $5
 
 Accounts Payable$
 $3
 
      
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The following table shows the value of securities in the Rabbi Trust Fund that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and greater than 12 months.
                  
  As of September 30, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 
  
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
  
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities (A)$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities                
 Government Obligations (B)4
 
 1
 
 53
 (1) 2
 
 
 Other (C)9
 
 5
 
 46
 (1) 9
 
 
 Total Debt Securities13
 
 6
 
 99
 (2) 11
 
 
 Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$13
 $
 $6
 $
 $99
 $(2) $11
 $
 
                  
                  
  As of September 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 
  
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
Less Than 12
Months
 
Greater Than 12
Months
 
  
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities (A)$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities                
 Government (B)25
 
 3
 
 60
 (2) 1
 
 
 Corporate (C)14
 (1) 4
 
 46
 (2) 3
 
 
 Total Debt Securities39
 (1) 7
 
 106
 (4) 4
 
 
 Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$39
 $(1) $7
 $
 $106
 $(4) $4
 $
 
                  
(A)Equity Securities—Investments in marketable equity securities within the Rabbi Trust Fund are through a mutual fund which invests primarily in common stocks within a broad range of industries and sectors.
(B)Debt Securities (Government Obligations)(Government)—Unrealized losses on PSEG’s Rabbi Trust investments in U.S. Treasury obligations and Federal Agency mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate changes. Since theseThese investments are guaranteed by the U.S. government or an agency of the U.S. government, itgovernment. PSEG also has investments in municipal bonds that are primarily in investment grade securities. It is not expected that these securities will settle for less than their amortized cost basis, sincecost. Since PSEG does not intend to sell these securities nor will it be more-likely-than-not required to sell.sell, PSEG does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2016.2017.
(C)Debt Securities (Other)(Corporate)—PSEG’s investments in corporate bonds are primarily in investment grade securities. It is not expected that these securities would settle for less than their amortized cost. Since PSEG does not intend to sell these securities nor will it be more-likely-than-not required to sell, PSEG does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2016.2017.
The proceeds from the sales of and the net realized gains (losses) on securities in the Rabbi Trust Fund were:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 Proceeds from Rabbi Trust Sales$20
 $20
 $81
 $83
 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust:        
 Gross Realized Gains$2
 $
 $5
 $2
 
 Gross Realized Losses(2) (1) (4) (1) 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust$
 $(1) $1
 $1
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 Proceeds from Rabbi Trust Sales (A)$24
 $20
 $168
 $81
 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust:        
 Gross Realized Gains$
 $2
 $17
 $5
 
 Gross Realized Losses(1) (2) (5) (4) 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust$(1) $
 $12
 $1
 
          
(A)Includes activity in accounts related to the liquidation of funds being transitioned to new managers.
The cost of these securities was determined on the basis of specific identification.
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses disclosed in the preceding table were recognized in Other Income and Other Deductions, respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net unrealized gains of $10$3 million (after-tax) were a component ofrecognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20162017.
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The Rabbi Trust available-for-sale debt securities held as of September 30, 20162017 had the following maturities:
     
 Time Frame Fair Value 
   Millions 
 Less than one year $9
 
 1 - 5 years 42
 
 6 - 10 years 48
 
 11 - 15 years 9
 
 16 - 20 years 9
 
 Over 20 years 84
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Debt Securities$201
 
     
The cost of these securities was determined on the basis of specific identification.
     
 Time Frame Fair Value 
   Millions 
 Less than one year $
 
 1 - 5 years 40
 
 6 - 10 years 27
 
 11 - 15 years 6
 
 16 - 20 years 19
 
 Over 20 years 112
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Debt Securities$204
 
     
PSEG periodically assesses individual securities whose fair value is less than amortized cost to determine whether the investments are considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired. For equity securities, the Rabbi Trust is invested in a commingledan indexed mutual fund. Due to the commingled nature of this fund, PSEG does not have the ability to hold these securities until expected recovery. As a result, any declines in fair market value below cost are recorded as a charge to earnings. For fixed income securities, management considers its intent to sell or requirement to sell a security prior to expected recovery. In those cases where a sale is expected, any impairment would be recorded through earnings. For fixed income securities where there is no intent to sell or likely requirement to sell, management evaluates whether credit loss is a component of the impairment. If so, that portion is recorded through earnings while the noncredit loss component is recorded through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, no other-than-temporary impairmentsOTTIs were recognized on securities in the Rabbi Trust. The assessment of fair market value compared to cost is applied on a weighted average basis taking into account various purchase dates and initial cost of the securities.
The fair value of assets in the Rabbi Trust related to PSEG, PSE&G and Power are detailed as follows:
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$44
 $42
 
 Power55
 52
 
 Other125
 119
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$224
 $213
 
      
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$46
 $43
 
 Power57
 53
 
 Other126
 121
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Securities$229
 $217
 
      

Note 8. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (OPEB)
PSEG sponsors several qualified and nonqualified pension plans and OPEB plans covering PSEG’s and its participating affiliates’ current and former employees who meet certain eligibility criteria.
Effective January 1,As of December 31, 2016, PSEG changed the approach used to measure future service and interest costs formerged its three qualified defined benefit pension benefits. For 2015 and prior, PSEG calculated service and interest costs utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure theplans (excluding Servco plans) into one plan, obligations. For 2016 and beyond, PSEG has elected to calculate service and interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along that yield curve to the plans’ liability cash flows. PSEG believes the new approach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by aligning the timingthereby also merging all of the pension plans’ liability cash flows to the corresponding spot rates on the yield curve. This change does not affect the measurement of the plan obligations.assets. As a change in accounting estimate, this change is being reflected prospectively. Pension and OPEBresult, the total net periodic benefit costs, net of amounts capitalized, were reduceddecreased by $9approximately $12 million and $3$36 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $26 million and $9 million for the nine months, ended September 30, 2016,2017, respectively, as compared to the 20162017 amounts that would have been derived from applying PSEG’s 2015recognized had the plans not been merged. This is due to the amortization period for gains and prior years’ methodology.losses for the merged plan resulting in lower amortization than that of the individual plans. No changes were made to the benefit formulas, vesting provisions, or to the employees covered by the plans.
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The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit costs relating to all qualified and nonqualified pension and OPEB plans on an aggregate basis for PSEG, except forexcluding Servco.
                  
  Pension Benefits OPEB Pension Benefits OPEB 
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 
  2016
 2015 2016
 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs                
 Service Cost$28
 $30
 $5
 $5
 $82
 $92
 $13
 $16
 
 Interest Cost50
 59
 15
 16
 151
 176
 44
 50
 
 Expected Return on Plan Assets(98) (103) (8) (7) (295) (310) (23) (22) 
 Amortization of Net                
 Prior Service Cost (Credit)(5) (5) (4) (4) (14) (14) (11) (11) 
 Actuarial Loss39
 38
 10
 11
 118
 112
 30
 32
 
 Total Benefit Costs$14
 $19
 $18
 $21
 $42
 $56
 $53
 $65
 
                  
                  
  Pension Benefits OPEB Pension Benefits OPEB 
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 
  2017
 2016 2017
 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs                
 Service Cost$29
 $28
 $4
 $5
 $86
 $82
 $12
 $13
 
 Interest Cost51
 50
 15
 15
 153
 151
 47
 44
 
 Expected Return on Plan Assets(98) (98) (8) (8) (295) (295) (25) (23) 
 Amortization of Net                
 Prior Service Cost (Credit)(5) (5) (3) (4) (14) (14) (8) (11) 
 Actuarial Loss24
 39
 13
 10
 73
 118
 38
 30
 
 Total Benefit Costs$1
 $14
 $21
 $18
 $3
 $42
 $64
 $53
 
                  
 
Pension and OPEB costs for PSE&G, Power and PSEG’s other subsidiaries, except forexcluding Servco, are detailed as follows:
                  
  Pension Benefits OPEB Pension Benefits OPEB 
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$8
 $10
 $11
 $13
 $22
 $30
 $33
 $41
 
 Power3
 5
 6
 7
 11
 16
 17
 20
 
 Other3
 4
 1
 1
 9
 10
 3
 4
 
 Total Benefit Costs$14
 $19
 $18
 $21
 $42
 $56
 $53
 $65
 
                  
                  
  Pension Benefits OPEB Pension Benefits OPEB 
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$(1) $8
 $13
 $11
 $(3) $22
 $40
 $33
 
 Power
 3
 7
 6
 1
 11
 20
 17
 
 Other2
 3
 1
 1
 5
 9
 4
 3
 
 Total Benefit Costs$1
 $14
 $21
 $18
 $3
 $42
 $64
 $53
 
                  
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, PSEG contributed its entire planned contributionscontribution for the year 20162017 of $21 million into its pension plans and $14 million into its OPEB plan during 2016.plan.
Servco Pension and OPEB
At the direction of LIPA, Servco sponsors benefit plans that cover its current and former employees who meet certain eligibility criteria. Under the OSA, all of these and any future employee benefit costs are to be funded by LIPA. See Note 4. Variable Interest Entities.Entity. These obligations, as well as the offsetting long-term receivable, are separately presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of PSEG.
Servco amounts are not included in any of the preceding pension and OPEB benefit cost disclosures. Pension and OPEB costs of Servco are accounted for according to the OSA. Servco recognizes expenses for contributions to its pension plan trusts and for OPEB payments made to retirees. Operating Revenues are recognized for the reimbursement of these costs. Servco has contributed its entire planned contribution of $28 million into its pension plan trusts during 2016. Servco’s pension-related revenues and costs were $16$18 million and $17$16 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $28$35 million and $30$28 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively. Servco’s pension-related costs of $35 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 represent its entire planned contribution for the year 2017. The OPEB-related revenues earned and costs incurred were $1 million and $3 million for each of the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20162017. The OPEB-related revenues earned and 2015costs incurred were immaterial.immaterial for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

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Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Guaranteed Obligations
Power’s activities primarily involve the purchase and sale of energy and related products under transportation, physical, financial and forward contracts at fixed and variable prices. These transactions are with numerous counterparties and brokers that may require cash, cash-related instruments or guarantees.guarantees as a form of collateral.
Power has unconditionally guaranteed payments to counterparties by its subsidiaries in commodity-related transactions in order to
support current exposure, interest and other costs on sums due and payable in the ordinary course of business, and
obtain credit.
Power is subject to
counterparty collateral calls related to commodity contracts, and
certain creditworthiness standards as guarantor under performance guarantees of its subsidiaries.
Under these agreements, guarantees cover lines of credit between entities and are often reciprocal in nature. The exposure between counterparties can move in either direction.
In order for Power to incur a liability for the face value of the outstanding guarantees, its subsidiaries would have to
fully utilize the credit granted to them by every counterparty to whom Power has provided a guarantee, and
allthe net position of the related contracts would have to be “out-of-the-money” (if the contracts are terminated, Power would owe money to the counterparties).
Power believes the probability of this result is unlikely. For this reason, Power believes that the current exposure at any point in time is a more meaningful representation of the potential liability under these guarantees. Current exposure consists of the net of accounts receivable and accounts payable and the forward value on open positions, less any collateral posted.
Power is subject to
counterparty collateral calls related to commodity contracts, and
certain creditworthiness standards as guarantor under performance guarantees of its subsidiaries.
Changes in commodity prices can have a material impact on collateral requirements under such contracts, which are posted and received primarily in the form of cash and letters of credit. Power also routinely enters into futures and options transactions for electricity and natural gas as part of its operations. These futures contracts usually require a cash margin deposit with brokers, which can change based on market movement and in accordance with exchange rules.
In addition to the guarantees discussed above, Power has also provided payment guarantees to third parties on behalf of its affiliated companies. These guarantees support various other non-commodity related contractual obligations.
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The following table shows the face value of Power’s outstanding guarantees, current exposure and margin positions as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
  Millions 
 Face Value of Outstanding Guarantees$1,797
 $1,734
 
 Exposure under Current Guarantees$143
 $172
 
      
 Letters of Credit Margin Posted$164
 $122
 
 Letters of Credit Margin Received$136
 $192
 
      
 Cash Deposited and Received:    
 Counterparty Cash Margin Deposited$
 $
 
 Counterparty Cash Margin Received$(4) $(15) 
    Net Broker Balance Deposited (Received)$(12) $(5) 
      
 Additional Amounts Posted:    
 Other Letters of Credit$51
 $51
 
      
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
  Millions 
 Face Value of Outstanding Guarantees$1,846
 $1,806
 
 Exposure under Current Guarantees$108
 $139
 
      
 Letters of Credit Margin Posted$134
 $157
 
 Letters of Credit Margin Received$59
 $99
 
      
 Cash Deposited and Received:    
 Counterparty Cash Margin Deposited$
 $
 
 Counterparty Cash Margin Received$(2) $(1) 
    Net Broker Balance Deposited (Received)$(6) $57
 
      
 Additional Amounts Posted:    
 Other Letters of Credit$61
 $51
 
      
As part of determining credit exposure, Power nets receivables and payables with the corresponding net energy contract balances. See Note 11. Financial Risk Management Activities for further discussion. In accordance with PSEG’s accounting policy, where it is applicable, cash (received)/deposited is allocated against derivative asset and liability positions with the same counterparty on the face of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The remaining balances of net cash (received)/deposited after allocation are generally included in Accounts Payable and Receivable, respectively.
In addition to amounts for outstanding guarantees, current exposure and margin positions, PSEG and Power had posted letters of credit to support Power’s various other non-energy contractual and environmental obligations. See preceding table. PSEG also issued a $106 million guarantee to support Power’s payment obligations related to its equity interest in the PennEast natural gas pipeline and a $21 million guarantee to support Power’s payment obligations related to construction of a 755 MW gas-fired combined cycle generating station in Maryland. In the event that PSEG were to be downgraded to below investment grade and failed to meet minimum net worth requirements, these guarantees would each have to be replaced by a letter of credit.

In June 2017, Power sold its minority equity interest in PennEast and upon disposition, PSEG’s $106 million guarantee that had supported Power’s obligations related to PennEast was terminated.
Environmental Matters
Passaic River
Historic operations of PSEG companies and the operations of hundreds of other companies along the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers are alleged by Federal and State agencies to have discharged substantial contamination into the Passaic River/Newark Bay Complex in violation of various statutes as discussed as follows.
Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
In 2002, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)EPA determined that a 17-mile stretch of the lower Passaic River from Newark to Clifton, New Jersey is a “Superfund” site under CERCLA. This designation allows the EPA to clean up such sites and to compel responsible parties to perform cleanups or reimburse the government for cleanups led by the EPA.
The EPA determined that there was a need to perform a comprehensive study of the entire 17 miles of the lower Passaic River. PSE&G and certain of its predecessors conducted operations at properties in this area of the Passaic River. The properties included one operating electric generating station (Essex Site), which was transferred to Power, one former generating station and four former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites.
In early 2007, 73 Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), including PSE&G and Power, formed a Cooperating Parties Group (CPG) and agreed to assume responsibility for conducting a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) of the 17
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miles of the lower Passaic River. At such time, the CPG also agreed to allocate, on an interim basis, the associated costs of the
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RI/FS among its members on the basis of a mutually agreed upon formula. For the purpose of this interim allocation, which has been revised as parties have exited the CPG, approximately seven percent of the RI/FS costs are currently deemed attributable to PSE&G’s former MGP sites and approximately one percent is attributable to Power’s generating stations. These interim allocations are not binding on PSE&G or Power in terms of their respective shares of the costs that will be ultimately required to remediate the 17 miles of the lower Passaic River. PSEG has provided notice to insurers concerning this potential claim.
In June 2008, the EPA and Tierra Solutions, Inc. (Tierra) and Maxus Energy Corporation (Maxus) entered into an early action agreement whereby Tierra/Maxus agreed to remove a portion of the heavily dioxin-contaminated sediment located in the lower Passaic River. The portion of the Passaic River identified in this agreement was located immediately adjacent to Tierra/Maxus’ predecessor company’s (Diamond Shamrock) facility. Pursuant to the agreement between the EPA and Tierra/Maxus, the estimated cost for the work to remove the sediment in this location was $80 million. Phase I of the removal work has been completed. Pursuant to this agreement, Tierra/Maxus have reserved their rights to seek contribution for these removal costs from the other PRPs, including Power and PSE&G.
In 2012, Tierra/Maxus withdrew from the CPG and refused to participate as members going forward, other than with respect to their obligation to fund the EPA’s portion of its RI/FS oversight costs. At such time, the remaining members of the CPG, in agreement with the EPA, commenced the removal of certain contaminated sediments at Passaic River Mile 10.9 at an estimated cost of $25 million to $30 million. Construction is complete. The CPG is awaiting EPA approval of the construction report, long-term monitoring plan and confirmatory sampling plan. PSE&G’s and Power’s combined share of the cost of that effort is approximately three percent. The remaining CPG members, PSE&G and Power included, have reserved their rights to seek reimbursement from Tierra/Maxus for the costs of the River Mile 10.9 removal.
On April 11, 2014, the EPA released its revised draft “Focused Feasibility Study” (FFS) which contemplatedcontemplates the removal of 4.3 million cubic yards of sediment from the bottom of the lower eight miles of the 17-mile stretch of the Passaic River. The revised draft FFS setsets forth various alternatives for remediating this portion of the Passaic River.
The CPG, which consisted of 5250 members as of September 30, 2016,2017, provided a draft RI and draft FS, both relating to the entire 17 miles of the lower Passaic River, to the EPA on February 18, 2015 and April 30, 2015, respectively. The estimated total cost for the preparation of the RI/FS is approximately $167$195 million, which the CPG continues to incur. Of the estimated $167$195 million, as of September 30, 2016,2017, the CPG had spent approximately $156$168 million, of which PSE&G’s and Power’s combinedPSEG’s total share was approximately $10$12 million.
The CPG’s draft FS set forth various alternatives for remediating the lower Passaic River. It set forth the CPG’s estimated costs to remediate the lower 17 miles of the Passaic River which range from approximately $518 million to $3.2 billion on an undiscounted basis. The CPG identified a targeted remedy in the draft FS which would involve removal, treatment and disposal of contaminated sediments taken from targeted locations within the entire 17 miles of the lower Passaic River. The estimated cost in the draft FS for the targeted remedy ranged from approximately $518 million to $772 million. Based on (i) the low end of the range of the current estimates of costs to remediate, (ii) PSE&G’s and Power’s estimated share of those costs, and (iii) the continued ability of PSE&G to recover such costs in its rates, PSE&G accrued a $10 million Environmental Costs Liability and a corresponding Regulatory Asset and Power accrued a $3 million Other Noncurrent Liability and a corresponding O&M Expense in the first quarter of 2015.
In March 2016, the EPA released its Record of Decision (ROD) for the FFS which requires the removal of 3.5 million cubic yards of sediment from the Passaic River’s lower 8.3 miles at an estimated cost of $2.3 billion on an undiscounted basis (ROD Remedy). The ROD Remedy requires a bank-to-bank dredge ranging from approximately 5 to 30 feet deep in the federal navigation channel from River Mile 0 to River Mile 1.7 and an approximately 2.5 foot deep dredge everywhere else in the lower 8.3 miles of the river. An engineered cap approximately two feet thick will be placed over the dredged areas. Dredged sediments will be transported to facilities and landfills out-of-state. The EPA estimates the total project length to be about 11 years, including a one year period of negotiation with the PRPs, three to four years to design the project and six years for implementation.
Based upon the estimated cost of the ROD Remedy, PSEG’s estimate of PSE&G’s and Power’s shares of that cost, and the continued ability of PSE&G to recover such costs in its rates, PSE&G accrued an additional $36 million Environmental Costs Liability and a corresponding Regulatory Asset and Power accrued an additional $8 million Other Noncurrent Liability and a corresponding O&M Expense in the first quarter of 2016. As of September 30, 2016, theseThese accruals bringbrought the total liability to approximately $57 million, $46 million applicable to PSE&G and $11 million applicable to Power. There have been no additional accruals recorded since the first quarter of 2016.
Also in March 2016, the EPA sent a notice letter to 105 PRPs, including PSE&G, all other past and present members of the CPG, including Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC), and the towns of Newark, Kearny and Harrison and the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission stating that the EPA wants to determine whether OCC, a successor company to Diamond
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Shamrock, would voluntarily perform the remedial design for the ROD Remedy. On September 30, 2016, OCC and the EPA
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executed an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for Remedial Design under which OCC agreed to conduct the remedial design for the ROD. With OCC’s commitment to perform the remedial design, it is anticipated that the EPA will begin negotiation of a remedial action consent decree, under which OCC and the other “major PRPs” will implement and/or pay for the EPA’s ROD Remedy for the lower 8.3 miles. The EPA has not defined “major PRP.PRPs.
OnIn June 16, 2016, Tierra and Maxus, successors to Diamond Shamrock, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Although PSEG does not currently anticipateMaxus and Tierra are subsidiaries of YPF Holdings, Inc. (YPF Holdings). YPF Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of YPF S.A. (YPF), a company controlled by the Argentinian government. Neither YPF Holdings nor YPF is a party to the bankruptcy proceedings. However, Tierra and Maxus have filed a plan of liquidation that may allow the filingparties to assert one or more causes of action to hold YPF responsible for bankruptcycertain amounts owed by Tierra and Maxus. The bankruptcy plan ordered by the Delaware Court in July, 2017 created a Liquidating Trust to pursue outstanding creditors’ claims, including alter ego claims against YPF. PSEG cannot currently determine the impact, if any, that the bankruptcy of Tierra and Maxus will affector any related proceeding might have on its allocable share or total liability for the Passaic River matter, and therefore, PSEG, through the CPG and independently, will continue to monitor the bankruptcy proceedings to identify any potential impact on PSEG’s share of the costs.
In March 2017, the EPA sent a letter to certain PRPs that are considered by the EPA to have minimal responsibility for the Passaic River’s contamination, offering “cash-out” settlements. The PRPs that settle will be released from their CERCLA remediation liability for the lower 8.3 miles of the lower Passaic River. The impact of this proposed settlement on PSEG’s responsibility for the remediation of the lower 8.3 miles is not material.
In September 2017, the EPA concluded that an Agency-commenced allocation process for the Passaic River’s lower 8.3 miles should include only certain PRPs that received General Notice letters (excluding PRPs that settle pursuant to the early cash-out settlement that the EPA offered in March 2017, among others). The allocation is intended to lead to a consent decree in which certain of the PRPs agree to perform the remedial action under EPA oversight. Discussions on the matter are ongoing.
The EPA has broad authority to implement its selected remedy through the ROD and PSEG cannot at this time predict how the implementation of the ROD might impact PSE&G’s and Power’s ultimate liability. Until (i) the RI/FS, which covers the entire 17 miles of the lower Passaic River, is finalized either in whole or in part, (ii) an agreement by the PRPs to perform either the ROD Remedy as issued, or an amended ROD Remedy determined through negotiation or litigation, and an agreed upon remedy for the remaining 8.7 miles of the river, are reached, (iii) PSE&G’s and Power’s respective shares of the costs, both in the aggregate as well as individually, are determined, and (iv) PSE&G’s continued ability to recover the costs in its rates is determined, it is not possible to predict this matter’s ultimate impact on PSEG’s financial statements. It is possible that PSE&G and Power will record additional costs beyond what they have accrued, and that such costs could be material, but PSEG cannot at the current time estimate the amount or range of any additional costs. 
Natural Resource Damage Claims
In 2003, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) directed PSEG, PSE&G and 56 other PRPs to arrange for a natural resource damage assessment and interim compensatory restoration of natural resource injuries along the lower Passaic River and its tributaries pursuant to the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act. The NJDEP alleged that hazardous substances had been discharged from the Essex Site and the Harrison Site. The NJDEP estimated the cost of interim natural resource injury restoration activities along the lower Passaic River at approximately $950 million. In 2007, agencies of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of the Interior (the Passaic River federal trustees) sent letters to PSE&G and other PRPs inviting participation in an assessment of injuries to natural resources that the agencies intended to perform. In 2008, PSEG and a number of other PRPs agreed to share certain immaterial costs the trustees have incurred and will incur going forward, and to work with the trustees to explore whether some or all of the trustees’ claims can be resolved in a cooperative fashion. That effort is continuing. PSE&G and Power are unable to estimate their respective portions of the possible loss or range of loss related to this matter.
Newark Bay Study Area
The EPA has established the Newark Bay Study Area, which it defines as Newark Bay and portions of the Hackensack River, the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull. In August 2006, the EPA sent PSEG and 11 other entities notices that it considered each of the entities to be a PRP with respect to contamination in the Study Area. The notice letter requested that the PRPs fund an EPA-approved study in the Newark Bay Study Area. The notice stated the EPA’s belief that hazardous substances were released from sites owned by PSEG companies and located on the Hackensack River, including two operating electric generating stations (Hudson and Kearny sites) and one former MGP site. PSEG has participated in and partially funded the second phase of this study. Notices to fund the next phase of the study have been received but PSEG has not consented to fund the third phase. PSE&G and Power are unable to estimate their respective portions of the possible loss or range of loss related to this matter.
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MGP Remediation Program
PSE&G is working with the NJDEP to assess, investigate and remediate environmental conditions at its former MGP sites. To date, 38 sites requiring some level of remedial action have been identified. Based on its current studies, PSE&G has determined that the estimated cost to remediate all MGP sites to completion could range between $424$390 million and $481$440 million on an undiscounted basis through 2021, including its $46 million share for the Passaic River accrued as of September 30, 2016, as discussed above. Since no amount within the range is considered to be most likely, PSE&G has recorded a liability of $424$390 million as of September 30, 2016.2017. Of this amount, $70$74 million was recorded in Other Current Liabilities and $354$316 million was reflected as Environmental Costs in Noncurrent Liabilities. PSE&G has recorded a $424$390 million Regulatory Asset with respect to these costs. PSE&G periodically updates its studies taking into account any new regulations or new information which could impact future remediation costs and adjusts its recorded liability accordingly. NJDEP, PSEG and EPA representatives have had discussions regarding whetherto what extent sampling in the Passaic River is required to delineate coal tar from MGP sites that abut the Passaic River Superfund site. PSEG cannot determine at this time whether this will have an impact on the Passaic River Superfund remedy.
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Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)/New Source Review (NSR)
The PSD/NSR regulations, promulgated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), require major sources of certain air pollutants to obtain permits, install pollution control technology and obtain offsets, in some circumstances, when those sources undergo a “major modification,” as defined in the regulations. The federal government may order companies that are not in compliance with the PSD/NSR regulations to install the best available control technology at the affected plants and to pay monetary penalties ranging from $25,000 to $37,500 per day for each violation, depending upon when the alleged violation occurred.
In 2009, the EPA issued a notice of violation to Power and the other owners of the Keystone coal-fired plant in Pennsylvania, alleging, among other things, that various capital improvement projects were completed at the plant which are considered modifications (or major modifications) causing significant net emission increases of PSD/NSR air pollutants, beginning in 1985 for Keystone Unit 1 and in 1984 for Keystone Unit 2. The notice of violation states that none of these modifications underwent the PSD/NSR permitting process prior to being put into service, which the EPA alleges was required under the CAA. The notice of violation states that the EPA may issue an order requiring compliance with the relevant CAA provisions and may seek injunctive relief and/or civil penalties. Power owns approximately 23% of the plant. Power cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Clean Water Act (CWA) Permit Renewals
Pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, (FWPCA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits expire within five years of their effective date. In order to renew these permits, but allow a plant to continue to operate, an owner or operator must file a permit application no later than six months prior to expiration of the permit. States with delegated federal authority for this program manage these permits. The NJDEP manages the permits under the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) program. Connecticut and New York also have permits to manage their respective pollutant discharge elimination system programs.
OnIn May 19, 2014, the EPA issued a final rule that establishes new requirements for the regulation of cooling water intake structures at existing power plants and industrial facilities with a design flow of more than two million gallons of water per day. On August 15, 2014,
The EPA has structured the EPA established October 14, 2014 as the effective date forrule so that each state Permitting Director will continue to implement the provisions of the rule going forward when considering theconsider renewal of permits for existing power facilities on a case by case basis. OnIn connection with the assessment of the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impacts of each facility that seeks a permit renewal, the rule requires that facilities conduct a wide range of studies related to impingement mortality and entrainment and submit the results with their permit applications.
In September 5, 2014, several environmental non-governmental groups and certain energy industry groups filed motions to litigate the provisionspetitions for review of the rule. Thisrule and the case is pendinghas been assigned to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Second Circuit). Environmental organizations, including but not limited to the environmental petitioners in the Second Circuit, have also filed suit under the Endangered Species Act. The cases were subsequently consolidated at the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals. and a decision remains pending.
In two related actions on October 17, 2014 and November 20, 2014, several environmental non-governmental groups initiated challenges to the endangered species act provisions of the 316 (b) rule. Power is unable to determine the ultimate impact of these actions on the implementation of the rule.
On June 10, 2016, the NJDEP issued a final NJPDES permit for Salem with an effective date of August 1, 2016. The final permit does not require installation of cooling towers and allows Salem to continue to operate utilizing the existing once-through cooling water system. The final permit does not mandate specific service water system modifications, but consistent with Section 316 (b) of the Clean Water Act,CWA, it requires additional studies and the selection of technology to address impingement for the service water system. OnIn July 8, 2016, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (Riverkeeper) filed a request challenging the NJDEP’s issuance of the final permit for Salem. This matter is still pending. The Riverkeeper’s filing does not change the effective date of the permit. If the Riverkeeper’s challenge were successful, Power may be required to incur additional costs to comply with
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the Clean Water Act. Such serviceCWA. Potential cooling water system modification costs could be material and could adversely impact the economic competitiveness of this facility.
State permitting decisions at Bridgeport and possibly New Haven could also have a material impact on Power’s ability to renew permits at its existing larger once-through cooled plants without making significant upgrades to existing intake structures and cooling systems.
Power is unable to predict the outcome of these permitting decisions and the effect, if any, that they may have on Power’s future capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations.
Power is actively engaged with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) regarding renewal of the current permit for the cooling water intake structure at Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 (BH3).BH3. To address compliance with the EPA’s Clean Water ActCWA Section 316(b) final rule, the current proposal under consideration is that, if a final permit is issued, Power would continue to operate BH3 without making the capital expenditures for modification to the existing intake structure and retire BH3 in 2021, which is four years earlier than the currentpreviously estimated useful life ending in 2025. Based on current discussions withPower is currently awaiting action by the CTDEEP if the proposal is accepted,to issue a draft and then a final permit could be issued in late 2016.permit.
Separately, Power has also negotiated a Community Environmental Benefit Agreement (CEBA) with the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut.Connecticut and local community organizations. That CEBA provides that Power would retire BH3 early if all its precedent conditions occur, which include receipt
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of all final permits to build and operate a proposed new combined cycle generating facility on the same site that BH3 currently operates. The receipt of permits to allow construction and operation of the new facility could occur in 2017. Absent those conditions being met, and the permit for the cooling water intake structure referred to above not being issued, Power willmay seek to operate BH3 through the currentpreviously estimated useful life.
In February 2016, the proposed new generating facility at Bridgeport Harbor was awarded a capacity obligation. OperationsThe Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) issued an order to approve siting Bridgeport Harbor Station unit 5. All major environmental permits have been received; however, secondary approvals are expectedstill being obtained to allow operations to begin in mid-2019.by June 2019. Power’s obligations under the CEBA are being monitored regularly and carried out as needed.  
Bridgeport Harbor National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance
In April 2015, Power determined that monitoring and reporting practices related to certain permitted wastewater discharges at its Bridgeport Harbor station may have violated conditions of the station’s NPDES permit and applicable regulations and could subject it to fines and penalties. Power has notified the CTDEEP of the issues and has taken actions to investigate and resolve the potential non-compliance. Power cannot predict the impact of this matter.
Jersey City, New Jersey Subsurface Feeder Cable Matter
In early October 2016, a discharge of mineral oil dielectric fluid from subsurface feeder cables located in the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey, was identified and reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).NJDEP. The feeder cables are located within a subsurface easement granted to PSE&G by the property owners, Newport Associates Development Company (NADC) and Newport Associates Phase I Developer Limited Partnership. The feeder cables are subject to agreements between PSE&G and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) and are jointly owned by PSE&G and Con Edison, with PSE&G owning the portion of the cables located in New Jersey and Con Edison owning the portion of the cables located in New York. The NJDEP has declared an emergency and an emergency response action has been undertaken to investigate, contain, remediate and stop the fluid discharge; to assess, repair and restore the cables to good working order;order, if feasible; and to restore the property. The regulatory agencies overseeing the emergency response, including the U.S. Coast Guard, hasthe NJDEP and the Army Corps of Engineers, have issued Notices of Federal Interest for an Oil Pollution Incident,multiple notices, orders and directives to the property owners, PSE&G and Con Edison, andvarious parties related to this matter. The impacted cable was repaired in late-September 2017; however, the NJDEP has issued a Field Directive to both PSE&G and Con Edison. The investigation and response actions related to the fluid discharge are ongoing. The investigation ofAlso ongoing is the discharge and its potential cause is in the preliminary stages, making it difficultprocess to determine ultimate responsibility for the timing and potential costs to resolve this matter, as well as responsibility for such costs betweenaddress the leak among PSE&G, Con Edison and NADC; however, basedNADC, including an action filed by PSE&G in New Jersey federal court seeking damages from NADC. Based on theinformation currently available information and depending on the potential scopeoutcome of the necessary repair and remediation work,New Jersey federal action, PSE&G’s portion of the costs couldto address the leak may be material.   material; however, PSE&G anticipates that it will recover these costs through regulatory proceedings.   
Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines
OnIn September 30, 2015, the EPA issued a new Effluent Limitation Guidelines Limitation Rule (ELG Rule) for steam electric generating units. The rule establishes new best available technology economically achievable (BAT) standards for fly ash transport water, bottom ash transport water, flue gas desulfurization and flue gas mercury control wastewater, and gasification wastewater. The EPA provides an implementation period for currently existing discharges of three years or up to eight years if a facility needs more time to implement equipment upgrades and provide supporting information to its permitting authority. In the intervening time period, existing discharge standards continue to apply. Power’s Bridgeport Harbor station and the jointly-owned Keystone and
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Conemaugh stations, have bottom ash transport water discharges that are regulated under this rule. Keystone and Conemaugh also have flue gas desulfurization wastewaters regulated by the rule.
In April 2017, the EPA announced that it had granted a petition for reconsideration of the ELG Rule and issued an administrative stay of the compliance dates in the rule that were the subject of pending litigation. In June 2017, the EPA proposed a rule to postpone the compliance deadlines for the BAT limitations for the aforementioned waste streams.In September 2017, the EPA issued a rule postponing for two years compliance dates solely related to bottom ash transport water and flue gas desulfurization wastewater. The EPA has announced plans to issue a new rule by November 2020 addressing revised requirements and compliance dates for these two waste streams. Power is unable to predict ifdetermine how this rule will have a materialultimately impact on its future capitalcompliance requirements or its financial condition and results of operations.
Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs)
On December 19, 2014, the EPA issued a final rule which regulates CCRs as non-hazardous and requires that facility owners implement a series of actions to close or upgrade existing CCR surface impoundments and/or landfills. It also establishes new provisions for the construction of new surface impoundments and landfills. Power’s Hudson and Mercer generating stations, along with its co-owned Keystone and Conemaugh stations, are subject to the provisions of this rule. On April 17, 2015, the final rule was published with an effective date of October 19, 2015. Accordingly in June 2015, Power recorded an additional asset retirement obligation to comply with the final CCR rule which was not material to Power’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Basic Generation Service (BGS) and Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS)
PSE&G obtains its electric supply requirements through the annual New Jersey BGS auctions for two categories of customers who choose not to purchase electric supply from third party suppliers. The first category, which represents about 80% of PSE&G’s load requirement, is residential and smaller commercial and industrial customers (BGS-Residential Small Commercial Pricing (RSCP)). The second category is larger customers that exceed a BPU-established load (kW) threshold (BGS-Commercial and Industrial Energy Pricing (CIEP)). Pursuant to applicable BPU rules, PSE&G enters into the Supplier Master Agreement with the winners of these BGS auctions following the BPU’s approval of the auction results. PSE&G has entered into contracts with winning BGS suppliers, including Power, to purchase BGS for PSE&G’s load requirements. The winners of the auction (including Power) are responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of a PJM Load Serving Entity
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including the provision of capacity, energy, ancillary services, transmission and any other services required by PJM. BGS suppliers assume all volume risk and customer migration risk and must satisfy New Jersey’s renewable portfolio standards.
The BGS-CIEP auction is for a one-year supply period from June 1 to May 31 with the BGS-CIEP auction price measured in dollars per MW-day for capacity. The final price for the BGS-CIEP auction year commencing June 1, 2016 is $335.33$276.83 per MW-day, replacing the BGS-CIEP auction year price ending May 31, 2016 of $272.78$335.33 per MW-day. Energy for BGS-CIEP is priced at hourly PJM locational marginal prices for the contract period.
PSE&G contracts for its anticipated BGS-RSCP load on a three-year rolling basis, whereby each year one-third of the load is procured for a three-year period. The contract prices in dollars per MWh for the BGS-RSCP supply, as well as the approximate load, are as follows:
           
  Auction Year  
  2013 2014 2015 2016  
 36-Month Terms EndingMay 2016
 May 2017
 May 2018
 May 2019
(A)  
 Load (MW)2,800
 2,800
 2,900
 2,800
   
 $ per MWh$92.18 $97.39 $99.54 $96.38   
           
           
  Auction Year  
  2014 2015 2016 2017  
 36-Month Terms EndingMay 2017
 May 2018
 May 2019
 May 2020
(A)  
 Load (MW)2,800
 2,900
 2,800
 2,800
   
 $ per MWh$97.39 $99.54 $96.38 $90.78   
           
(A)Prices set in the 20162017 BGS auction year became effective on June 1, 20162017 when the 20132014 BGS auction agreements expired.
Power seeks to mitigate volatility in its results by contracting in advance for the sale of most of its anticipated electric output as well as its anticipated fuel needs. As part of its objective, Power has entered into contracts to directly supply PSE&G and other New Jersey electric distribution companies (EDCs) with a portion of their respective BGS requirements through the New Jersey BGS auction process, described above.
PSE&G has a full-requirements contract with Power to meet the gas supply requirements of PSE&G’s gas customers. Power has entered into hedges for a portion of these anticipated BGSS obligations, as permitted by the BPU. The BPU permits PSE&G to recover the cost of gas hedging up to 115 billion cubic feet or 80% of its residential gas supply annual requirements through the BGSS tariff. Current plans call for Power to hedge on behalf of PSE&G approximately 70 billion cubic feet or 50% of its residential gas supply annual requirements. For additional information, see Note 18. Related-Party Transactions.
Minimum Fuel Purchase Requirements
Power’s nuclear fuel strategy is to maintain certain levels of uranium and to make periodic purchases to support such levels. As such, the commitments referred to in the following table may include estimated quantities to be purchased that deviate from contractual nominal quantities. Power’s nuclear fuel commitments cover approximately 100% of its estimated uranium, enrichment and fabrication requirements through 20172020 and a significant portion through 20202021 at Salem, Hope Creek and Peach Bottom.
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Power has various multi-year contracts for natural gas and firm pipeline transportation and storage capacity for natural gas that are primarily used to meet its obligations to PSE&G. When there is excess deliverypipeline capacity available beyond the needs of PSE&G’s customers, Power can use the gas to make third-party sales and if excess volume remains after the third-party sales, supply its fossil generating stations.stations in New Jersey.
Power also has various long-term fuel purchase commitments for coal through 20182021 to support its Keystone and Conemaugh fossil generation stations.
As of September 30, 2016,2017, the total minimum purchase requirements included in these commitments were as follows:
     
 Fuel Type Power's Share of Commitments through 2020 
   Millions 
 Nuclear Fuel   
 Uranium $338
 
 Enrichment $307
 
 Fabrication $179
 
 Natural Gas $904
 
 Coal $235
 
     
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 Fuel Type Power's Share of Commitments through 2021 
   Millions 
 Nuclear Fuel   
 Uranium $257
 
 Enrichment $328
 
 Fabrication $178
 
 Natural Gas $963
 
 Coal $308
 
     
Regulatory Proceedings
FERC Compliance
PJM Bidding Matter
In the first quarter of 2014, Power discovered that it incorrectly calculated certain components of its cost-based bids for its New Jersey fossil generating units in the PJM energy market. Upon discovery of the errors, PSEG retained outside counsel to assist in the conduct of an investigation into the matter and self-reported the errors. As the internal investigation proceeded, additional pricing errors in the bids were identified. It was further determined that the quantity of energy that Power offered into the energy market for its fossil peaking units differed from the amount for which Power was compensated in the capacity market for those units. PSEG informed FERC, PJM and the PJM Independent Market Monitor (IMM) of these additional issues, corrected the identified errors, and modified the bid quantities for Power’s peaking units. Power has implemented procedures and continues to implement proceduresreview its policies and practices to help mitigate the risk of similar issues occurring in the future.
During the three month periodmonths ended March 31, 2014, based upon its best estimate available at the time, Power recorded a pre-tax charge to income in the amount of $25 million related to this matter. No additional charges to income have been recorded for this matter since that time.
Since September 2014, FERC Staff has been conducting a preliminary, non-public staff investigation into these matters. While considerable uncertainty remains as to the final resolution of these matters, based upon developments in the investigation in the first quarter of 2017, Power believes the disgorgement and interest costs related to the cost-based bidding matter may range between approximately $35 million and issued data requests covering a period from 2002 through$135 million, depending on the datelegal interpretation of the self-report. This investigationprinciples under the PJM Tariff, plus penalties. Since no point within this range is ongoing. Since that time,more likely than any other, Power has respondedaccrued the low end of this range of $35 million by recording an additional pre-tax charge to data requests from FERC Staff, including recent data requests in whichincome of $10 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Power has recalculated certain of its energy bids in PJM for a five year period, and may receive additional data requests or other fact finding. The FERC Staff investigation is still in the fact finding stage and there is considerable uncertainty around FERC’s response to PSEG’s legal arguments and the amount of disgorgement or other remedies FERC may ultimately seek.
PSEG is unable to reasonably estimate the range of possible loss, if any, for this matter; however, the amountsquantity of potential disgorgement and other potentialenergy offered matter or the penalties that FERC would impose relating to either the cost-based bidding or quantity of energy matter. However, any of these amounts could be individually material to PSEG and Power.
Power continues to believe that it has legal defenses that it may incur spanassert in a wide range depending onjudicial challenge, including the success of PSEG’s legal arguments. These arguments includedefense that Power’s energy market bidsits cost-based bidding in a substantial majority of the hours werewas below the allowed rate under the Tariff and therefore any errors in those hours did not violate the Tariff or were immaterial and thatimmaterial. Furthermore, it is unclear whether the quantity of the bidsenergy offered violated any legal requirement. If PSEG’s legal arguments do not prevailAs a result, PSEG and Power cannot predict the final outcome of these matters.
Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) Auction Matter
In January 2017, ER&T received requests from the FERC Office of Enforcement relating to the planning and implementation of ER&T’s participation in whole or in partPJM’s annual FTR auction for the 2016-2017 planning year and the monthly PJM FTR auctions for February, March and April 2016. In October 2017, FERC Staff closed the investigation with FERC or in ajudicial challenge that PSEG may choose to pursue, it is likely that Power would record additional losses and that such additional losses would be materialno impact to PSEG’s and Power’s Consolidated Statements of Operations in the quarterly and annual periods in which they are recorded.
Nuclear Insurance Coverages
The following should be read in conjunction with Note 12. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Based upon a review of its nuclear insurance, Power made changes to its Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL) insurance coverage of the excess layer for property damage which became effective on April 1, 2016. The excess layer provides coverage above the primary layer of NEIL insurance coverage for property damage of $1.5 billion. For the excess layer at the Salem/Hope Creek site, Power purchased coverage for property damage of $300 million due to a nuclear event and $300 million due to a non-nuclear event. For the excess layer at the Peach Bottom site, Power purchased coverage for its ownership interest for property damage of $300 million due to a nuclear event. For the excess layer at the Peach Bottom site, Exelon purchased coverage for property damage of $600 million due to a non-nuclear event which covers the ownership interest of Power. operations or future earnings results.

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Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities
Long-Term Debt Financing Transactions
The following long-term debt transactions occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2016:2017:
PSEG
entered into an agreement for a new term loan maturing June 2019. The term loan has a balance of $700 million at an interest rate of 1 month LIBOR + 0.80% and can be terminated at any time without penalty.
PSE&G
issued $300$425 million of 1.90% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2021,
issued $550 million of 3.80% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series K due March 2046,
issued $425 million of 2.25%3.00% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series L due September 2026,
retired $171 million of 6.75% Secured First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, Series VV at maturity, and
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repurchased at par $100 million of Pollution Control Financing Authority of Salem County Bonds (Salem Bonds) and retired a like aggregate principal amount of its First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds which serviced and secured the Salem Bonds.
Power
issued $700 million of 3.00% Senior Notes due June 2021,
retired $303 million of 5.32% Senior Notes due September 2016 and
retired $250 million of 2.75% Senior Notes due September 2016.

May 2027.
Short-Term Liquidity
PSEG meets its short-term liquidity requirements, as well as those of Power, primarily with cash and through the issuance of commercial paper. PSE&G maintains its own separate commercial paper program to meet its short-term liquidity requirements. Each commercial paper program is fully back-stopped by its own separate credit facilities.
In March 2017, PSEG, Power and PSE&G amended their credit agreements, extending the expiration dates to March 2022. Concurrently, PSEG increased its existing $1 billion in credit facilities to $1.5 billion and Power decreased its existing $2.6 billion in credit facilities to $2.1 billion, which includes two new 3-year $100 million letter of credit facilities that expire in March 2020.
The commitments under PSEG’sthe $4.2 billion credit facilities are provided by a diverse bank group withgroup. As of September 30, 2017, the total available credit capacity was $3.8 billion.
As of September 30, 2017, no single institution representingrepresented more than 7%8% of the total commitments in PSEG’sthe credit facilities.
As of September 30, 2016, PSEG’s2017, total available credit capacity of $3.7 billion was in excess of itsthe total anticipated maximum liquidity requirements.requirements of PSEG, PSE&G and Power.
Each of PSEG’sthe credit facilities is restricted as to availability and use to the specific companies as listed in the following table; however, if necessary, the PSEG facilities can also be used to support its subsidiaries’ liquidity needs. PSEG’sThe total credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 20162017 were as follows:
             
   As of September 30, 2016     
 Company/Facility 
Total
Facility
 Usage (D) 
Available
Liquidity
 
Expiration
Date
 Primary Purpose 
   Millions     
 PSEG           
   5-year Credit Facility $500
 $10
 $490
 Apr 2019 Commercial Paper (CP) Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
   5-year Credit Facility (A) 500
 255
 245
 Apr 2020 CP Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSEG $1,000
 $265
 $735
     
 PSE&G           
  5-year Credit Facility (B) $600
 $14
 $586
 Apr 2020 CP Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSE&G $600
 $14
 $586
     
 Power           
   5-year Credit Facility $1,600
 $194
 $1,406
 Apr 2019 Funding/Letters of Credit 
   5-year Credit Facility (C) 953
 11
 942
 Apr 2020 Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total Power $2,553
 $205
 $2,348
     
 Total $4,153
 $484
 $3,669
     
             
             
   As of September 30, 2017     
 Company/Facility 
Total
Facility
 Usage 
Available
Liquidity
 
Expiration
Date
 Primary Purpose 
   Millions     
 PSEG           
   5-year Credit Facilities (A) $1,500
 $215
 $1,285
 Mar 2022 Commercial Paper Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSEG $1,500
 $215
 $1,285
     
 PSE&G           
  5-year Credit Facility (A) $600
 $15
 $585
 Mar 2022 Commercial Paper Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSE&G $600
 $15
 $585
     
 Power           
   3-year LC Facilities $200
 $112
 $88
 Mar 2020 Letters of Credit 
   5-year Credit Facilities 1,900
 70
 1,830
 Mar 2022 Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total Power $2,100
 $182
 $1,918
     
 Total $4,200
 $412
 $3,788
     
             
(A)PSEG facility will be reduced by $12 million in March 2018.
(B)PSE&G facility will be reduced by $14 million in March 2018.
(C)Power facility will be reduced by $24 million in March 2018.
(D)The primary use of PSEG’s and PSE&G’s credit facilities is to support their respective CP Programs. AsCommercial Paper Programs, under which as of September 30, 2016,2017, PSEG had $255$202 million outstanding under its CP Program at a weighted average interest rate of 0.79%1.37%. As of September 30, 2016, PSE&G had no amounts outstanding under its CP Program.Commercial Paper Program as of September 30, 2017.

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Note 11. Financial Risk Management Activities
The operations of PSEG, Power and PSE&G are exposed to market risks from changes in commodity prices, interest rates and equity prices that could affect their results of operations and financial condition. Exposure to these risks is managed through normal operating and financing activities and, when appropriate, through hedging transactions. Hedging transactions use derivative instruments to create a relationship in which changes to the value of the assets, liabilities or anticipated transactions exposed to market risks are expected to be offset by changes in the value of these derivative instruments.
Derivative accounting guidance requires that a derivative instrument be recognized as either an asset or a liability at fair value, with changes in fair value of the derivative recognized in earnings each period. Other accounting treatments are available through special election and designation provided that the derivative instrument meets specific, restrictive criteria, both at the time of designation and on an ongoing basis. These alternative permissible treatments include normal purchasepurchases and normal salesales (NPNS), cash flow hedge and fair value hedge accounting. PSEG, Power and PSE&G have applied the NPNS scope exception to certain derivative contracts for the forward sale of generation, power procurement agreements and fuel agreements. Transactions receiving NPNS treatmentPSEG uses interest rate swaps and other derivatives, which are accounted for upon settlement. For a derivative instrument that qualifiesdesignated and is designatedeffective as a cash flow hedge, the changes in theor fair value of such a derivative that are highly effective are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. For a derivative instrument that qualifies and is designated as a fair value hedge, the gains or losses on the derivative as well as the offsetting losses or gains on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings each period.hedges. Power and PSE&G enter into additional contracts that are derivatives, but are not designated as either cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. These transactions are economic hedges and are recorded at fair market value.
Commodity Prices
Within PSEG and its affiliate companies, Power has the most exposure to commodity price risk. Power is exposed to commodity price risk relating primarily relating to changes in the market price of electricity, fossil fuels and other commodities. Fluctuations in market prices result from changes in supply and demand, fuel costs, market conditions, weather, state and federal regulatory policies, environmental policies, transmission availability and other factors. Power uses a variety of derivative and non-derivative instruments, to manage the commodity price risk of its electric generation facilities, including physical and financial transactions in the wholesale energy markets to mitigate the effects of adverse movements in fuel and electricity prices. The fair value for the majority of these contracts is obtained from quoted market sources. Modeling techniques using assumptions reflective of current market rates, yield curves and forward prices are used to interpolate certain prices when no quoted market exists. PSEG had no commodity derivative transactions designatedsuch as cash flow or fair value hedges as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Economic Hedges
Power enters into derivative contracts that are not designated as either cash flow or fair value hedges. Power enters into financial options, futures, swaps, fuel purchases and forward purchases and sales of electricity. These transactions are economic hedges, intendedelectricity, to mitigatemanage the exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices and optimize the value of Power’s expected generation. Changes in the fair market value of thesethe derivative contracts are recorded in earnings. PSE&G is a party to a long-term natural gas sales derivative contract tooptimize its pipeline capacity utilization. Changes in the fair market value of the contract are recorded in Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities.
Interest Rates
PSEG, Power and PSE&G are subject to the risk of fluctuating interest rates in the normal course of business. Exposure to this risk is managed by targeting a balanced debt maturity profile which limits refinancing in any given period or interest rate environment. In addition, they have used a mix of fixed and floating rate debt and interest rate swaps.
Fair Value Hedges
PSEG enters into fair value hedges to convert fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt. The changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps are fully offset by the changes in the fair value of the underlying forecasted interest payments of the debt. Interest rate swaps totaling $550 million that converted the retired Power’s Senior Notes due September 2016 into variable-rate debt matured in the third quarter. There were no outstanding interest rate swaps as of September 30, 2016. As of2017 or December 31, 2015, the2016. The fair value of all the underlying hedges was $6 million. The effect of these hedges reduced interest expense by $2 million and $5$6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $6 million and $15 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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2016.
Cash Flow Hedges
PSEG uses interest rate swaps and other derivatives, which are designated and effective as cash flow hedges, to manage its exposure to the variability of cash flows, related primarily related to variable-rate debt instruments. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, PSEG had interest rate hedges outstanding totaling $500 million. These hedges convert PSEG’s $500 million variable rate term loan due November 2017 into a fixed rate loan. TheAs of December 31, 2016, the fair value of these hedges was $1 million and the related ineffectiveness werewas immaterial as of September 30, 2016. PSEG interest rate hedges totaling $400 million were terminated during the second quarter and a gain of $2 million2017. There was recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (after tax) and will amortize to interest expense over the remaining life of Power’s $700 million of 3% Senior Notes due June 2021. For additional information see Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities. There were no outstanding interest rate cash flow hedgesineffectiveness as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2015. 2016.
The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (after tax) related to existing and terminated interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges was $1 million and $2 million as of September 30, 20162017 and was immaterial as of December 31, 2015.2016, respectively. The after-tax unrealized gains on these hedgesgain expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months areis immaterial. The expiration date of the longest-dated interest rate hedge is in May 2021.
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
The following are the fair values of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following tables also include disclosures for offsetting derivative assets and liabilities which are subject to a master netting or similar agreement. In general, the terms of the agreements provide that in the event of an early termination the counterparties have the right to offset amounts owed or owing under that and any other agreement with the same counterparty. Accordingly, and in accordance with PSEG’s accounting policy, these positions have beenare offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of Power PSE&G and PSEG. The following tabular disclosure does not include the offsetting of trade receivables and payables.
               
   As of September 30, 2016 (A) 
   Power PSE&G PSEG Consolidated 
   Not Designated     Not Designated Designated as Hedges   
 Balance Sheet Location 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Netting
(B)
 
Total
Power
 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate
Swaps
 
Total
Derivatives
 
   Millions 
 Derivative Contracts             
 Current Assets $432
 $(283) $149
 $
 $
 $149
 
 Noncurrent Assets 305
 (219) 86
 
 
 86
 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets $737
 $(502) $235
 $
 $
 $235
 
 Derivative Contracts             
 Current Liabilities $(314) $278
 $(36) $(4) $
 $(40) 
 Noncurrent Liabilities (219) 206
 (13) 
 
 (13) 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative (Liabilities) $(533) $484
 $(49) $(4) $
 $(53) 
 Total Net Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $204
 $(18) $186
 $(4) $
 $182
 
               




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The following tabular disclosure does not include the offsetting of trade receivables and payables.
               
   As of December 31, 2015 (A) 
   Power PSE&G PSEG Consolidated 
   Not Designated     Not Designated Designated as Hedges   
 Balance Sheet Location 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Netting
(B)
 
Total
Power
 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate
Swaps
 
Total
Derivatives
 
   Millions 
 Derivative Contracts             
 Current Assets $700
 $(477) $223
 $13
 $6
 $242
 
 Noncurrent Assets 208
 (131) 77
 
 
 77
 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets $908
 $(608) $300
 $13
 $6
 $319
 
 Derivative Contracts             
 Current Liabilities $(513) $437
 $(76) $
 $
 $(76) 
 Noncurrent Liabilities (132) 116
 (16) (11) 
 (27) 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative (Liabilities) $(645) $553
 $(92) $(11) $
 $(103) 
 Total Net Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $263
 $(55) $208
 $2
 $6
 $216
 
               
             
   As of September 30, 2017 
   Power (A) PSEG (A) Consolidated 
   Not Designated     Designated as Hedges   
 Balance Sheet Location 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Netting
(B)
 
Total
Power
 
Interest
Rate
Swaps
 
Total
Derivatives
 
   Millions 
 Derivative Contracts           
 Current Assets $352
 $(268) $84
 $
 $84
 
 Noncurrent Assets 178
 (116) 62
 
 62
 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets $530
 $(384) $146
 $
 $146
 
 Derivative Contracts           
 Current Liabilities $(268) $261
 $(7) $
 $(7) 
 Noncurrent Liabilities (110) 109
 (1) 
 (1) 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative (Liabilities) $(378) $370
 $(8) $
 $(8) 
 Total Net Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $152
 $(14) $138
 $
 $138
 
             
               
   As of December 31, 2016 
   Power (A) PSE&G (A) PSEG (A) Consolidated 
   Not Designated     Not Designated Designated as Hedges   
 Balance Sheet Location 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Netting
(B)
 
Total
Power
 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Interest
Rate
Swaps
 
Total
Derivatives
 
   Millions 
 Derivative Contracts             
 Current Assets $435
 $(273) $162
 $
 $1
 $163
 
 Noncurrent Assets 122
 (98) 24
 
 
 24
 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets $557
 $(371) $186
 $
 $1
 $187
 
 Derivative Contracts             
 Current Liabilities $(285) $277
 $(8) $(5) $
 $(13) 
 Noncurrent Liabilities (98) 95
 (3) 
 
 (3) 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative (Liabilities) $(383) $372
 $(11) $(5) $
 $(16) 
 Total Net Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $174
 $1
 $175
 $(5) $1
 $171
 
               
(A)Substantially all of Power’s and PSEG’s derivative instruments are contracts subject to master netting agreements. Contracts not subject to master netting or similar agreements are immaterial and did not have any collateral posted or received as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016. PSE&G does not have any derivative contracts subject to master netting or similar agreements.
(B)
Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty (where the right of offset exists) and the application of collateral. All cash collateral received or posted that has been allocated to derivative positions, where the right of offset exists, has been offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015,2017, net cash collateral (received) paid of $(18)$(14) million and $(55) million, respectively, werewas netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. Of the $(18) million as of September 30, 2016, $(13) million and $(14) million of cash collateral were netted against current assets and noncurrent assets, respectively, and $9 million was netted against current liabilities. Of the $(55) million as of December 31, 2015, $(53) million and $(16) million were netted against current assets and noncurrent assets, respectively, and $12 million and $2 million were netted against current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively.
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positions. Of the $(14) million as of September 30, 2017, $(7) million was netted against current assets, and $(7) million was netted against noncurrent assets. As of December 31, 2016, net cash collateral (received) paid of $1 million was netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. Of the $1 million as of December 31, 2016, $(3) million was netted against noncurrent assets, and $4 million was netted against current liabilities.
Certain of Power’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require Power to post collateral. This collateral may be posted in the form of cash or credit support with thresholds contingent upon Power’s credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies. The collateral and credit support requirements vary by contract and by counterparty. These credit risk-related contingent features stipulate that if Power were to be downgraded to a below investment grade rating by S&P or Moody’s, it would be required to provide additional collateral. A below investment grade credit rating for Power would represent a three level downgrade from its current S&P andor Moody’s ratings. This incremental collateral requirement can offset collateral requirements related to other derivative instruments that are assets with the same counterparty, where the contractual right of offset exists under applicable master agreements. Power also enters into commodity transactions on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The NYMEX and ICE clearing houses act as counterparties to each trade. Transactions on the NYMEX and ICE must adhere to comprehensive collateral and margin requirements.
The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit risk-related contingent features in a liability position that are not fully collateralized (excluding transactions on the NYMEX and ICE that are fully collateralized, and contracts designated as NPNS)collateralized) was $42$16 million and $78$19 million as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. As of each of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, Power had the contractual right of offset of $11$9 million and $12 million, respectively, related to derivative instruments that are assets with the same counterparty under agreements and net of margin posted. If Power had been downgraded to a below investment grade rating, it would have had additional collateral obligations of $31$7 million and $66$10 million as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, related to its derivatives, net of the contractual right of offset under master agreements and the application of collateral.
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The following shows the effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
                   
 
Derivatives in
Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships
 
Amount of
Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
AOCI on
Derivatives
(Effective
Portion)
 
Location
of Pre-Tax Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into
Income
 
Amount of
Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
into Income
(Effective
Portion)
 
Location of
Pre-Tax Gain
(Loss) Recognized in
Income on
Derivatives
(Ineffective Portion)
 
Amount of
Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
Income on
Derivatives
(Ineffective
Portion)
 
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
  2016 2015   2016 2015   2016 2015 
   Millions 
 PSEG                 
 Energy-Related Contracts $
 $1
 Operating Revenues $
 $
 Operating Revenues $
 $
 
 Interest Rate Swaps 1
 
 Interest Expense 
 
 Interest Expense 
 
 
 Total PSEG $1
 $1
   $
 $
   $
 $
 
 Power                 
 Energy-Related Contracts $
 $1
 Operating Revenues $
 $
 Operating Revenues $
 $
 
 Total Power $
 $1
   $
 $
   $
 $
 
                   
The following shows the effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016.
                   
 
Derivatives in
Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships
 
Amount of
Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
AOCI on
Derivatives
(Effective
Portion)
 
Location
of Pre-Tax Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into
Income
 
Amount of
Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
into Income
(Effective
Portion)
 
Location of
Pre-Tax Gain
(Loss) Recognized in
Income on
Derivatives
(Ineffective Portion)
 
Amount of
Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
Income on
Derivatives
(Ineffective
Portion)
 
  Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
  2016 2015                                2016 2015   2016 2015 
   Millions 
 PSEG                 
 Energy-Related Contracts $
 $2
 Operating Revenues $
 $17
 Operating Revenues $
 $
 
 Interest Rate Swaps 3
 
 Interest Expense 
 
 Interest Expense 
 
 
 Total PSEG $3
 $2
   $
 $17
   $
 $
 
 Power                 
 Energy-Related Contracts $
 $2
 Operating Revenues $
 $17
 Operating Revenues $
 $
 
 Total Power $
 $2
   $
 $17
   $
 $
 
                   
             
 
Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 
  2017 2016                                2017 2016 
   Millions   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Interest Rate Swaps $1
 $1
 Interest Expense $2
 $
 
 Total PSEG $1
 $1
   $2
 $
 
             
             
 
Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
  Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 
  2017 2016                                2017 2016 
   Millions   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Interest Rate Swaps $1
 $3
 Interest Expense $2
 $
 
 Total PSEG $1
 $3
   $2
 $
 
             
There were no pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion) as of September 30, 2017 and
2016.
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The following reconciles the Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeAOCI for derivative activity included in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of PSEG on a pre-tax and after-tax basis.
       
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Pre-Tax After-Tax 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2015 $
 $
 
 Gain Recognized in AOCI 2

1
 
 Less: Gain Reclassified into Income 
 
 
 Balance as of June 30, 2016 $2
 $1
 
 Gain Recognized in AOCI 1
 1
 
 Less: Gain Reclassified into Income 
 
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $3
 $2
 
       
       
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Pre-Tax After-Tax 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2015 $
 $
 
 Gain Recognized in AOCI 3
 2
 
 Less: Gain Reclassified into Income 
 
 
 Balance as of December 31, 2016 $3
 $2
 
 Gain Recognized in AOCI 1
 
 
 Less: Gain Reclassified into Income (2) (1) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $2
 $1
 
       
The following shows the effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments or as NPNS such as its BGS contracts and certain other energy supply contracts, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016. Power’s derivative contracts reflected in these tablesthis table include contracts to hedge the purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas, and the purchase of fuel. The table does not include contracts for which Power has designated as NPNS, such as its BGS contracts and certain other energy supply contracts that it has with other utilities and companies with retail load.
             
 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges 
Location of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives
 Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
     September 30, September 30, 
     2016 2015 2016 2015 
     Millions 
 PSEG and Power           
 Energy-Related Contracts Operating Revenues $125
 $154
 $255
 $202
 
 Energy-Related Contracts Energy Costs (11) (4) (3) (4) 
 Total PSEG and Power   $114
 $150
 $252
 $198
 
             
             
 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges 
Location of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives
 Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
     September 30, September 30, 
     2017 2016 2017 2016 
     Millions 
 PSEG and Power           
 Energy-Related Contracts Operating Revenues $25
 $125
 $221
 $255
 
 Energy-Related Contracts Energy Costs (3) (11) (19) (3) 
 Total PSEG and Power   $22
 $114
 $202
 $252
 
             
The following reflects the gross volume, on an absolute value basis, of derivatives as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.
             
 Type Notional Total PSEG Power PSE&G 
     Millions 
 As of September 30, 2016           
 Natural Gas Dekatherm (Dth) 315
 
 300
 15
 
 Electricity MWh 349
 
 349
 
 
 Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) MWh 14
 
 14
 
 
 Interest Rate Swaps U.S. Dollars 500
 500
 
 
 
 As of December 31, 2015           
 Natural Gas Dth 201
 
 168
 33
 
 Electricity MWh 299
 
 299
 
 
 FTRs MWh 23
 
 23
 
 
 Interest Rate Swaps U.S. Dollars 550
 550
 
 
 
             
             
 Type Notional Total PSEG Power PSE&G 
     Millions 
 As of September 30, 2017           
 Natural Gas Dekatherm (Dth) 265
 
 265
 
 
 Electricity MWh 332
 
 332
 
 
 Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) MWh 5
 
 5
 
 
 Interest Rate Swaps U.S. Dollars 500
 500
 
 
 
 As of December 31, 2016           
 Natural Gas Dth 357
 
 348
 9
 
 Electricity MWh 323
 
 323
 
 
 FTRs MWh 9
 
 9
 
 
 Interest Rate Swaps U.S. Dollars 500
 500
 
 
 
             

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Credit Risk
Credit risk relates to the risk of loss that wePower would incur as a result of non-performance by counterparties pursuant to the terms of their contractual obligations. We havePSEG has established credit policies that we believeit believes significantly minimize credit risk. These policies include an evaluation of potential counterparties’ financial condition (including credit rating), collateral requirements under certain circumstances and the use of standardized agreements, which allow for the netting of positive and negative exposures associated with a single counterparty. In the event of non-performance or non-payment by a major counterparty, there may be a material adverse impact on Power’s and PSEG’s financial condition, results of operations or net cash flows.
As of September 30, 2016, 92%2017, 99% of the net credit exposure for Power’s operations was with investment grade counterparties. Credit exposure is defined as any positive results of netting accounts receivable/accounts payable and the forward value of open positions (which includes all financial instruments including derivatives, NPNS and non-derivatives and normal purchases/normal sales)non-derivatives).
The following table provides information on Power’s credit risk from others, net of collateral, as of September 30, 2016.2017. It further delineates that exposure by the credit rating of the counterparties, andwhich is determined by the lowest rating from S&P, Moody’s or an internal scoring model. In addition, it provides guidance on the concentration of credit risk to individual counterparties and an indication of the quality of Power’s credit risk by credit rating of the counterparties.
              
 Rating 
Current
Exposure
 
Securities
Held as
Collateral
 
Net
Exposure
 
Number of
Counterparties
>10%
 
Net Exposure of
Counterparties
>10%
  
   Millions   Millions  
 Investment Grade—External Rating $384
 $135
 $249
 2
 $147
(A)  
 Non-Investment Grade—External Rating 24
 
 24
 
 
   
 Investment Grade—No External Rating 9
 
 9
 
 
   
 Non-Investment Grade—No External Rating 1
 1
 
 
 
   
 Total $418
 $136
 $282
 2
 $147
   
              
              
 Rating 
Current
Exposure
 Collateral Held 
Net
Exposure
 
Number of
Counterparties
>10%
 
Net Exposure of
Counterparties
>10%
  
   Millions   Millions  
 Investment Grade $318
 $55
 $263
 2
 $128
(A)  
 Non-Investment Grade 5
 1
 4
 
 
   
 Total $323
 $56
 $267
 2
 $128
   
              
(A)RepresentsIncludes net exposure of $114$97 million with PSE&G. The remaining net exposure of $33 million is with a non-affiliated power purchaser which is an investment grade counterparty.
As of September 30, 2016,2017, collateral held from counterparties where Power had credit exposure included $3 million in cash collateral and $133$53 million in letters of credit.
As of September 30, 20162017, Power had 135144 active counterparties.
PSE&G’s supplier master agreements are approved by the BPU and govern the terms of its electric supply procurement contracts. These agreements define a supplier’s performance assurance requirements and allow a supplier to meet its credit requirements with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The amount of unsecured credit is determined based on the supplier’s credit ratings from the major credit rating agencies and the supplier’s tangible net worth. The credit position is based on the initial market price, which is the forward price of energy on the day the procurement transaction is executed, compared to the forward price curve for energy on the valuation day. To the extent that the forward price curve for energy exceeds the initial market price, the supplier is required to post a parental guaranty or other security instrument such as a letter of credit or cash, as collateral to the extent the credit exposure is greater than the supplier’s unsecured credit limit. As of September 30, 2016,2017, primarily all of the posted collateral was in the form of parental guarantees. The unsecured credit used by the suppliers represents PSE&G’s net credit exposure. PSE&G’s BGS suppliers’ credit exposure is calculated each business day. As of September 30, 2016,2017, PSE&G had no net credit exposure with suppliers, including Power.
PSE&G is permitted to recover its costs of procuring energy through the BPU-approved BGS tariffs. PSE&G’s counterparty credit risk is mitigated by its ability to recover realized energy costs through customer rates.

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Note 12. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting guidance for fair value measurement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data obtained from independent sources and those based on an entity’s own assumptions. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to fair value measurement into three levels:
Level 1—measurements utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that PSEG, PSE&G and Power have the ability to access. These consist primarily of listed equity securities and money market mutual funds.funds, as well as natural gas futures contracts executed on NYMEX.
Level 2—measurements include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and other observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. These consist primarily of non-exchange traded derivatives such as forward contracts or options and most fixed income securities.
Level 3—measurements use unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities, based on the best information available and might include an entity’s own data and assumptions. In some valuations, the inputs used may fall into different levels of the hierarchy. In these cases, the financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As of September 30, 2016,2017, these consisted primarily of long-term gas supply contracts and certain electric load contracts and gas contracts.
Certain derivative transactions may transfer from Level 2 to Level 3 if inputs become unobservable and internal modeling techniques are employed to determine fair value. Conversely, measurements may transfer from Level 3 to Level 2 if the inputs become observable.
The following tables present information about PSEG’s, PSE&G’s and Power’s respective assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, including the fair value measurements and the levels of inputs used in determining those fair values. Amounts shown for PSEG include the amounts shown for PSE&G and Power.
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   Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2016 
 Description Total 

Netting  (E)
 
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $357
 $
 $357
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $235
 $(502) $
 $722
 $15
 
 Interest Rate Swaps (C) $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $922
 $
 $922
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $530
 $
 $
 $530
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $360
 $
 $
 $360
 $
 
 Other Securities $45
 $
 $45
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $22
 $
 $22
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $107
 $
 $
 $107
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $94
 $
 $
 $94
 $
 
 Other Securities $1
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(53) $484
 $
 $(533) $(4) 
 Interest Rate Swaps (C) $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 PSE&G           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $357
 $
 $357
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $4
 $
 $4
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $22
 $
 $
 $22
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $18
 $
 $
 $18
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(4) $
 $
 $
 $(4) 
 Power 
         
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $235
 $(502) $
 $722
 $15
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $922
 $
 $922
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $530
 $
 $
 $530
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $360
 $
 $
 $360
 $
 
 Other Securities $45
 $
 $45
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $6
 $
 $6
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $26
 $
 $
 $26
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $23
 $
 $
 $23
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(49) $484
 $
 $(533) $
 
             
             
   Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2017 
 Description Total 

Netting  (E)
 
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 
   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $220
 $
 $220
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $146
 $(384) $11
 $513
 $6
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $1,032
 $
 $1,030
 $2
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $249
 $
 $
 $249
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $318
 $
 $
 $318
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $358
 $
 $
 $358
 $
 
 Other Securities $55
 $
 $55
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $23
 $
 $23
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $51
 $
 $
 $51
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $33
 $
 $
 $33
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $120
 $
 $
 $120
 $
 
 Other Securities $2
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(8) $370
 $(6) $(372) $
 
 PSE&G           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $220
 $
 $220
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $10
 $
 $
 $10
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $7
 $
 $
 $7
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $24
 $
 $
 $24
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Power 
         
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $146
 $(384) $11
 $513
 $6
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $1,032
 $
 $1,030
 $2
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $249
 $
 $
 $249
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $318
 $
 $
 $318
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $358
 $
 $
 $358
 $
 
 Other Securities $55
 $
 $55
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $6
 $
 $6
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $13
 $
 $
 $13
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $8
 $
 $
 $8
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $30
 $
 $
 $30
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(8) $370
 $(6) $(372) $
 
             






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   Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015 
 Description Total Netting  (E) 
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $326
 $
 $326
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $313
 $(608) $
 $896
 $25
 
 Interest Rate Swaps (C) $6
 $
 $
 $6
 $
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $865
 $
 $865
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $488
 $
 $
 $488
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $359
 $
 $
 $359
 $
 
 Other Securities $42
 $
 $42
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $22
 $
 $22
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $108
 $
 $
 $108
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $81
 $
 $
 $81
 $
 
 Other Securities $2
 $
 $2
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(103) $553
 $
 $(644) $(12) 
 PSE&G           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $160
 $
 $160
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy Related Contracts (B) $13
 $
 $
 $
 $13
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $21
 $
 $
 $21
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $16
 $
 $
 $16
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(11) $
 $
 $
 $(11) 
 Power           
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $300
 $(608) $
 $896
 $12
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $865
 $
 $865
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $488
 $
 $
 $488
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $359
 $
 $
 $359
 $
 
 Other Securities $42
 $
 $42
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Obligations $26
 $
 $
 $26
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Other $20
 $
 $
 $20
 $
 
 Other Securities $1
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(92) $553
 $
 $(644) $(1) 
             
             
   Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2016 
 Description Total Netting  (E) 
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 
   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $365
 $
 $365
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $186
 $(371) $17
 $533
 $7
 
 Interest Rate Swaps (C) $1
 $
 $
 $1
 $
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $957
 $
 $954
 $3
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $227
 $
 $
 $227
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $293
 $
 $
 $293
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $337
 $
 $
 $337
 $
 
 Other Securities $44
 $
 $44
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $22
 $
 $22
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $37
 $
 $
 $37
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $66
 $
 $
 $66
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $91
 $
 $
 $91
 $
 
 Other Securities $1
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(16) $372
 $(18) $(364) $(6) 
 PSE&G           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (A) $365
 $
 $365
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy Related Contracts (B) $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $7
 $
 $
 $7
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $13
 $
 $
 $13
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $18
 $
 $
 $18
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(5) $
 $
 $
 $(5) 
 Power           
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $186
 $(371) $17
 $533
 $7
 
 NDT Fund (D)           
 Equity Securities $957
 $
 $954
 $3
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $227
 $
 $
 $227
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $293
 $
 $
 $293
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $337
 $
 $
 $337
 $
 
 Other Securities $44
 $
 $44
 $
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (D)           
 Equity Securities—Mutual Funds $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $9
 $
 $
 $9
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $16
 $
 $
 $16
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $23
 $
 $
 $23
 $
 
 Other Securities $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (B) $(11) $372
 $(18) $(364) $(1) 
             
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(A)Represents money market mutual funds.
(B)Level 2—Fair values for1— During 2016 a net fair value of $1 million relating to energy-related contracts was transferred from Level 2 into Level 1. These contracts represent natural gas futures contracts executed on NYMEX, and are obtained primarily using a market-based approach. Most derivative contracts (forward purchase or sale contracts and swaps) arebeing valued usingsolely on settled pricing inputs which come directly from the average of the bid/askexchange.
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midpointsLevel 2—Fair values for energy-related contracts are obtained primarily using a market-based approach. Most derivative contracts (forward purchase or sale contracts and swaps) are valued using settled prices from multiple broker or dealer quotesan exchange, such as NYMEX, ICE and Nodal Exchange, or auction prices. Prices used in the valuation process are also corroborated independently by management to determine that values are based on actual transaction data or, in the absence of transactions, bid and offers for the day. Examples may include certain exchange and non-exchange traded capacity and electricity contracts and natural gas physical or swap contracts based on market prices, basis adjustments and other premiums where adjustments and premiums are not considered significant to the overall inputs.
Level 3—For energy-related contracts, which includeUnobservable inputs are used for the valuation of certain contracts. See “Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements” below for more complex agreements where limited observable inputs or pricing information are available, modeling techniques are employed using assumptions reflectiveon the utilization of contractual terms, current market rates, forward price curves, discount rates and risk factors, as applicable. Fair values of other energy contracts may be based on broker quotes that we cannot corroborate with actual market transaction data.unobservable inputs.
(C)Interest rate swaps are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different than the quoted intervals, as inputs to a market valuation model. Market inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment.
(D)The fair value measurement tables exclude an immaterial amount of cash as of September 30, 2017 and $1 million as of December 31, 2016, which is part of the NDT Fund. The NDT Fund maintains investments in various equity and fixed income securities classified as “available for sale.” The Rabbi Trust maintains investments in an S&P 500a Russell 3000 index fund and various fixed income securities classified as “available for sale.”sale” as of September 30, 2017. The Rabbi Trust maintained investments in a S&P 500 index fund and various securities classified as “available for sale” as of December 31, 2016. These securities are generally valued with prices that are either exchange provided (equity securities) or market transactions for comparable securities and/or broker quotes (fixed income securities).
Level 1—Investments in marketable equity securities within the NDT Fund are primarily investments in common stocks across a broad range of industries and sectors. Most equity securities are priced utilizing the principal market close price or, in some cases, midpoint, bid or ask price. Certain open-ended mutual funds with mainly short-term investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets. The Rabbi Trust equity index fund is valued based on quoted prices in an active market.
Level 2—NDT and Rabbi Trust fixed income securities are limited toinclude primarily investment grade corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, asset backed securities and certain government and U.S. Treasury obligations or Federal Agency asset-backed securities and municipal bonds with a wide range of maturities. Since many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, they are priced using an evaluated pricing methodology that varies by asset class and reflects observable market information such as the most recent exchange price or quoted bid for similar securities. Market-based standard inputs typically include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes and issuer spreads. The preferred stocks are not actively traded on a daily basis and therefore, are also priced using an evaluated pricing methodology. Certain short-term investments are valued using observable market prices or market parameters such as time-to-maturity, coupon rate, quality rating and current yield.
(E)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty (where the right of offset exists) and the application of collateral. All cash collateral received or posted that has been allocated to derivative positions, where the right of offset exists, has been offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2017, net cash collateral (received) paid of $(14) million was netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. The $(14) million of cash collateral as of September 30, 2017 was netted against assets. As of December 31, 2016, net cash collateral (received) paid of $(18)$1 million was netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. Of the $(18) million as of September 30, 2016, $(27) million of cash collateral was netted against assets, and $9 million was netted against liabilities. As of December 31, 2015, net cash collateral (received) paid of $(55) million was netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. Of the $(55)$1 million of cash collateral as of December 31, 2015, $(69)2016, $(3) million was netted against assets, and $14$4 million was netted against liabilities.
Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements
For valuations that include both observable and unobservable inputs, if the unobservable input is determined to be significant to the overall inputs, the entire valuation is categorized in Level 3. This includes derivatives valued using indicative price quotations for contracts with tenors that extend into periods with no observable pricing. In instances where observable data is unavailable, consideration is given to the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in
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Level 3 because the model inputs generally are not observable. PSEG’s Risk Management Committee (RMC) approves risk management policies and objectives for risk assessment, control and valuation, counterparty credit approval and the monitoring and reporting of risk exposures. The Risk Management CommitteeRMC reports to the Corporate Governance and Audit CommitteeCommittees of the PSEG Board of Directors on the scope of the risk management activities and is responsible for approving all valuation procedures at PSEG. Forward price curves for the power market utilized by Power to manage the portfolio are maintained and reviewed by PSEG’s Enterprise Risk Management market pricing group and used for financial reporting purposes. PSEG considers credit and nonperformance risk in the valuation of derivative contracts categorized in Levels 2 and 3, including both historical and current market data, in its assessment of credit and nonperformance risk by counterparty. The impacts of credit and nonperformance risk were not material to the financial statements.
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For PSE&G, the natural gas supply contracts arecontract was measured at fair value using modeling techniques taking into account the current price of natural gas adjusted for appropriate risk factors, as applicable, and internal assumptions about transportation costs, and accordingly, the fair value measurements are classified in Level 3. The fair value of Power’s electric load contracts in which load consumption may change hourly based on demand are measured using certain unobservable inputs, such as historic load variability and, accordingly, are categorized as Level 3. The following tables provide details surrounding significant Level 3 valuations as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.
               
   Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements   
             
         Significant   
     Fair Value as of Valuation Unobservable   
 Commodity Level 3 Position September 30, 2016 Technique(s)  Input Range 
     Assets (Liabilities)       
     Millions       
 PSE&G             
 Gas Natural Gas Supply Contracts  $
 $(4) Discounted Cash Flow Transportation Costs $0.60 to $0.80/Dth 
 Total PSE&G   $
 $(4)       
 Power             
 Electricity Electric Load Contracts $12
 $
 Discounted Cash flow Historic Load Variability 0% to +10% 
 Gas (A) Other 3
 
       
 Total Power   $15
 $
       
 Total PSEG   $15
 $(4)       
               
               
   Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements   
             
         Significant   
     Fair Value as of Valuation Unobservable   
 Commodity Level 3 Position September 30, 2017 Technique(s)  Input Range 
     Assets (Liabilities)       
     Millions       
 Power             
 Electricity Electric Load Contracts $5
 $
 Discounted Cash flow Historic Load Variability 0% to +10% 
 Gas Other 1
 
 
 
 
 
 Total Power   $6
 $
       
 Total PSEG   $6
 $
       
               
               
   Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements   
             
         Significant   
     Fair Value as of Valuation Unobservable   
 Commodity Level 3 Position December 31, 2015 Technique(s)  Input Range 
     Assets (Liabilities)       
     Millions       
 PSE&G             
 Gas Natural Gas Supply Contracts  $13
 $(11) Discounted Cash Flow Transportation Costs $0.60 to $0.80/Dth 
 Total PSE&G   $13
 $(11)       
 Power             
 Electricity Electric Load Contracts $11
 $(1) Discounted Cash Flow Historic Load Variability 0% to +10% 
 Electricity Other 1
 
       
 Total Power   $12
 $(1)       
 Total PSEG   $25
 $(12)       
               
               
   Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements   
             
         Significant   
     Fair Value as of Valuation Unobservable   
 Commodity Level 3 Position December 31, 2016 Technique(s)  Input Range 
     Assets (Liabilities)       
     Millions       
 PSE&G             
 Gas Natural Gas Supply Contract  $
 $(5) Discounted Cash Flow Transportation Costs $0.60 to $0.80/Dth 
 Total PSE&G   $
 $(5)       
 Power             
 Electricity Electric Load Contracts $7
 $(1) Discounted Cash Flow Historic Load Variability 0% to +10% 
 Gas (A) Other 
 
       
 Total Power   $7
 $(1)       
 Total PSEG   $7
 $(6)       
               
(A) Includes gas supply positions that are immaterial.
(A)Includes gas positions which were immaterial.
Significant unobservable inputs listed above would have a direct impact on the fair values of the above Level 3 instruments if they were adjusted. For gas supply contracts where PSE&G is a seller, an increase in gas transportation cost would increase the fair value. For energy-related contracts in cases where Power is a seller, an increase in the load variability would decrease the fair value.

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of Level 3 derivative contracts and securities for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and September 30, 2015,2016, respectively, follows:
Changes in Level 3 Assets and (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
for the Three Months andNine Months Ended September 30, 20162017
                 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of July 1, 2016 
Included in
Income (A)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out (D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $5
 $8
 $(2) $4
 $(4) $
 $11
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $(2) $
 $(2) $
 $
 $
 $(4) 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $7
 $8
 $
 $4
 $(4) $
 $15
 
                 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of January 1, 2016 
Included in
Income (A)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out (D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $13
 $24
 $(6) $4
 $(24) $
 $11
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $2
 $
 $(6) $
 $
 $
 $(4) 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $11
 $24
 $
 $4
 $(24) $
 $15
 
                 







                 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of July 1, 2017 
Included in
Income (A)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out (D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $6
 $3
 $
 $
 $(3) $
 $6
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $6
 $3
 $
 $
 $(3) $
 $6
 
                 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of January 1, 2017 
Included in
Income (A)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out (D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $1
 $29
 $5
 $
 $(28) $(1) $6
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $(5) $
 $5
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $6
 $29
 $
 $
 $(28) $(1) $6
 
                 
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Changes in Level 3 Assets and (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
for the Three MonthsandNine Months Ended September 30, 20152016
                 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2015   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of July 1, 2015 
Included in
Income (E)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out
(D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2015 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $8
 $4
 $(8) $
 $(2) $
 $2
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $5
 $
 $(8) $
 $
 $
 $(3) 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $3
 $4
 $
 $
 $(2) $
 $5
 
                 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of January 1, 2015 
Included in
Income (E)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out (D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2015 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $37
 $12
 $(29) $
 $(18) $
 $2
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $26
 $
 $(29) $
 $
 $
 $(3) 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $11
 $12
 $
 $
 $(18) $
 $5
 
                 
                 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of July 1, 2016 
Included in
Income (E)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out
(D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 
   Millions   
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $5
 $8
 $(2) $4
 $(4) $
 $11
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $(2) $
 $(2) $
 $
 $
 $(4) 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $7
 $8
 $
 $4
 $(4) $
 $15
 
                 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016   
     
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized
         
 Description Balance as of January 1, 2016 
Included in
Income (E)
 
Included in
Regulatory Assets/
Liabilities (B)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(C)
 
Transfers
In/Out (D)
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 
       
 PSEG               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $13
 $24
 $(6) $4
 $(24) $
 $11
 
 PSE&G               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $2
 $
 $(6) $
 $
 $
 $(4) 
 Power               
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $11
 $24
 $
 $4
 $(24) $
 $15
 
                 
(A)PSEG’s and Power’s gains and losses attributable to changes in net derivative assets and liabilities include $3 million and $29 million in Operating Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The $3 million in Operating Income is realized. Of the $29 million in Operating Income, $1 million is unrealized.
(B)Mainly includes gains/losses on PSE&G’s derivative contracts that are not included in either earnings or Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, as they are deferred as a Regulatory Asset/Liability and are expected to be recovered from/returned to PSE&G’s customers.
(C)
Represents $(3) million and $(28) million in settlements for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Represents $(4) million and $(24) million in settlements for the three months and nine months
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ended September 30, 2016, respectively.
(D)During the three months ended September 30, 2017 there were no transfers in to or out of Level 3. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $(1) million of net derivatives assets/liabilities were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3. There were no transfers in to or out of Level 3 during three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016.
(E)PSEG’s and Power’s gains and losses attributable to changes in net derivative assets and liabilities include $8 million and $24 million in Operating Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Of the $8 million in Operating Income, $4 million is unrealized. The $24 million in Operating Income is realized.
(B)Mainly includes gains/losses on PSE&G’s derivative contracts that are not included in either earnings or Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, as they are deferred as a Regulatory Asset/Liability and are expected to be recovered from/returned to PSE&G’s customers.
(C)Represents $(4) million and $(24) million in settlements for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Represents $(2) million and $(18) million in settlements for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
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(D)
There were no transfers among levels during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
(E)PSEG’s and Power’s gains and losses attributable to changes in net derivative assets and liabilities include $4 million and $12 million in Operating Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Of the $4 million in Operating Income, $3 million is unrealized. Of the $12 million in Operating Income, $(6) million is unrealized.
As of September 30, 2016,2017, PSEG carried $2.6 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $11$6 million of net assets were measured using unobservable inputs and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
As of September 30, 20152016, PSEG carried $2.3$2.6 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $2$11 million of net assets were measured using unobservable inputs and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value of Debt
The estimated fair values were determined using the market quotations or values of instruments with similar terms, credit ratings, remaining maturities and redemptions as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016.
          
  As of As of 
  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 
  
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Long-Term Debt:        
 PSEG (Parent) (A)$500
 $500
 $503
 $506
 
 PSE&G (B)7,816
 8,996
 6,821
 7,235
 
 Power - Recourse Debt (B)2,381
 2,788
 2,237
 2,508
 
 Energy Holdings:        
   Project Level, Non-Recourse Debt (C)
 
 7
 7
 
 Total Long-Term Debt$10,697
 $12,284
 $9,568
 $10,256
 
          
          
  As of As of 
  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
  
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Long-Term Debt:        
 PSEG (Parent) (A) (B)$1,896
 $1,891
 $1,195
 $1,185
 
 PSE&G (B)8,243
 8,857
 7,818
 8,240
 
 Power - Recourse Debt (B)2,385
 2,657
 2,382
 2,578
 
 Total Long-Term Debt$12,524
 $13,405
 $11,395
 $12,003
 
          
(A)FairAs of September 30, 2017, fair value includes a $700 million floating rate term loan in addition to the $500 million floating rate term loan and net offsets to debt resulting from adjustments from interest rate swaps entered into to hedge certain debt at Power.as of December 31, 2016. The fair valuevalues of the term loan debt (Level 2 measurement) was considered to be equal toapproximate the carrying valuevalues because the interest payments are based on LIBOR rates that are reset monthly. Carrying amount includes such fairmonthly and the debt is redeemable at face value reduced by the unamortized premium resulting from a debt exchange entered into between Power and Energy Holdings.PSEG at any time.
(B)Given that mostthese bonds do not trade actively, the fair value amounts of taxable debt securities (primarily Level 2 measurements) are generally determined by a valuation model that is based on a conventional discounted cash flow methodology and utilizes assumptions of current market pricing curves. In order to incorporate the credit risk into the discount rates, pricing is obtained (i.e. U.S. Treasury rate plus credit spread) based on expected new issue pricing across each of the companies’ respective debt maturity spectrum. The credit spreads of various tenors obtained from this information are added to the appropriate benchmark U.S. Treasury rates in order to determine the current market yields for the various tenors. The yields are then converted into discount rates of various tenors that are used for discounting the respective cash flows of the same tenor for each bond or note.
(C)Non-recourse project debt is valued as equivalent to the amortized cost and is classified as a Level 3 measurement.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 13. Other Income and Deductions
          
 Other IncomePSE&G Power Other (A) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $21
 $
 $21
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction14
 
 
 14
 
 Solar Loan Interest6
 
 
 6
 
 Other2
 2
 2
 6
 
 Total Other Income$22
 $23
 $2
 $47
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $69
 $
 $69
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction35
 
 
 35
 
 Solar Loan Interest17
 
 
 17
 
 Other9
 5
 4
 18
 
   Total Other Income$61
 $74
 $4
 $139
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $24
 $
 $24
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction14
 
 
 14
 
 Solar Loan Interest6
 
 
 6
 
 Other2
 1
 
 3
 
 Total Other Income$22
 $25
 $
 $47
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $78
 $
 $78
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction36
 
 
 36
 
 Solar Loan Interest18
 
 
 18
 
      Gain on Insurance Recovery
 28
 
 28
 
 Other5
 3
 3
 11
 
 Total Other Income$59
 $109
 $3
 $171
 
          
          
 Other IncomePSE&G Power Other (A) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $41
 $
 $41
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction14
 
 
 14
 
 Rabbi Trust Realized Gains, Interest and Dividends1
 1
 
 2
 
 Solar Loan Interest6
 
 
 6
 
 Other2
 1
 
 3
 
 Total Other Income$23
 $43
 $
 $66
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $117
 $
 $117
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction42
 
 
 42
 
 Rabbi Trust Realized Gains, Interest and Dividends5
 6
 11
 22
 
 Solar Loan Interest16
 
 
 16
 
 Other7
 4
 
 11
 
   Total Other Income$70
 $127
 $11
 $208
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $21
 $
 $21
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction14
 
 
 14
 
 Rabbi Trust Realized Gains, Interest and Dividends1
 
 3
 4
 
 Solar Loan Interest6
 
 
 6
 
 Other1
 2
 (1) 2
 
 Total Other Income$22
 $23
 $2
 $47
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016        
 NDT Fund Gains, Interest, Dividend and Other Income$
 $69
 $
 $69
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction35
 
 
 35
 
 Rabbi Trust Realized Gains, Interest and Dividends2
 2
 6
 10
 
 Solar Loan Interest17
 
 
 17
 
 Other7
 3
 (2) 8
 
 Total Other Income$61
 $74
 $4
 $139
 
          
          
 Other DeductionsPSE&G Power Other (A) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $5
 $
 $5
 
   Other1
 1
 1
 3
 
     Total Other Deductions$1
 $6
 $1
 $8
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $31
 $
 $31
 
   Other3
 2
 3
 8
 
     Total Other Deductions$3
 $33
 $3
 $39
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $13
 $
 $13
 
   Other
 1
 
 1
 
   Total Other Deductions$
 $14
 $
 $14
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $30
 $
 $30
 
   Other2
 2
 2
 6
 
   Total Other Deductions$2
 $32
 $2
 $36
 
          
          
 Other DeductionsPSE&G Power Other (A) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $8
 $
 $8
 
   Other1
 
 1
 2
 
     Total Other Deductions$1
 $8
 $1
 $10
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $21
 $
 $21
 
   Other3
 1
 5
 9
 
     Total Other Deductions$3
 $22
 $5
 $30
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $5
 $
 $5
 
   Other1
 1
 1
 3
 
   Total Other Deductions$1
 $6
 $1
 $8
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016        
   NDT Fund Realized Losses and Expenses$
 $31
 $
 $31
 
   Other3
 2
 3
 8
 
   Total Other Deductions$3
 $33
 $3
 $39
 
          
(A)Other consists of activity at PSEG (as parent company), Energy Holdings, Services, PSEG LI and intercompany eliminations.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 14. Income Taxes
PSEG’s, PSE&G’s and Power’s effective tax rates for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 20152016 were as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
 PSEG36.5% 39.4% 36.3% 38.8% 
 PSE&G36.1% 38.2% 36.1% 38.7% 
 Power39.3% 40.3% 39.4% 38.6% 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
 PSEG38.9% 36.5% 35.5% 36.3% 
 PSE&G38.8% 36.1% 37.4% 36.1% 
 Power41.9% 39.3% 37.9% 39.4% 
          
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, the overall decreasesdifferences in PSEG’s effective tax rates as compared to the same periods in the prior year, as well as to the statutory tax rate of 40.85%, were due primarily to changes in uncertain tax positions and plant related items.the NDT Fund. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the effective tax rate was also favorably impacted by interest from a New Jersey State income tax refund.
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, the overall decreasesdifferences in PSE&G’s effective tax rates as compared to the same periods in the prior year, as well as to the statutory tax rate of 40.85%, were due primarily to changes in uncertain tax positions, and plant and other flow throughflow-through items.
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the differences in Power’s effective tax rates as compared to the same periods in the prior year, as well as to the statutory tax rate of 40.85%, were due primarily to changes in uncertain tax positions, manufacturing deduction and the NDT Fund.
PSEG’s federal tax returns for the years 2011 and 2012 are currently being audited by the IRS. The Tax Increase Prevention Actaudit and other related claims are reasonably expected to be completed within the next 12 months. As a result, it is reasonably possible that a decrease in PSEG’s total unrecognized tax benefits may be necessary in the range of 2014 extended the 50% bonus depreciation rules for qualified property placed in service before January 1, 2015 and for long production property placed in service in 2015.$80 million to $180 million based on current estimates.
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (Tax Act) extended the 50% bonus depreciation rules for qualified property placed in service from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. The rate is reduced to 40% and 30% for eligible property placed in service in 2018 and 2019, respectively. In addition,On May 8, 2017 the IRS issued guidance allowing for 50% bonus depreciation on long production property that is placed in service in 2018. For long production property placed in service in 2019, qualified costs incurred before January 1, 2019 is afforded a 40% rate, while qualified costs incurred during 2019 receives a 30% rate. For long production property placed in service in 2020, will also qualifysubject to a written binding contract entered into before 2020, a 30% rate is allowed for 30% bonus depreciation.qualified costs incurred before January 1, 2020, with a 0% rate thereafter. The Tax Act also extended the 30% ITC for qualified property placed in service starting January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2019 but reduces the ITC rate to 26% and 22% for projects commenced in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The financial impact of the extensions of the ITC rate will depend upon future transactions.
These provisions haveThis provision has generated significant cash tax benefits for PSEG, PSE&G and Power through tax benefits related to the accelerated depreciation. These tax benefits would have otherwise been received over an estimated average 20 year period. However, these tax benefits will have a negative impact on the rate base of several of PSE&G’s programs.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
           
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2016 $1
 $(370) $117
 $(252) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 1
 
 26
 27
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 9
 (2) 7
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1
 9
 24
 34
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $2
 $(361) $141
 $(218) 
           
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2015 $1
 $(395) $117
 $(277) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 (46) (46) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 9
 15
 24
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 9
 (31) (22) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2015 $1
 $(386) $86
 $(299) 
     
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2015 $
 $(386) $91
 $(295) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 2
 
 44
 46
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 25
 6
 31
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 2
 25
 50
 77
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $2
 $(361) $141
 $(218) 
           
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2014 $10
 $(411) $118
 $(283) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 1
 
 (44) (43) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (10) 25
 12
 27
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (9) 25
 (32) (16) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2015 $1
 $(386) $86
 $(299) 
           
           
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2017 $2
 $(386) $158
 $(226) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 25
 25
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1) 6
 (8) (3) 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1) 6
 17
 22
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $1
 $(380) $175
 $(204) 
           
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2016 $1
 $(370) $117
 $(252) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 1
 
 26
 27
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 9
 (2) 7
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1
 9
 24
 34
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $2
 $(361) $141
 $(218) 
     
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2016 $2
 $(398) $133
 $(263) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 78
 78
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1) 18
 (36) (19) 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1) 18
 42
 59
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $1
 $(380) $175
 $(204) 
           
 PSEG Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2015 $
 $(386) $91
 $(295) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 2
 
 44
 46
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 25
 6
 31
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 2
 25
 50
 77
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $2
 $(361) $141
 $(218) 
           
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


           
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2016 $
 $(313) $112
 $(201) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 24
 24
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 (2) 5
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 22
 29
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $
 $(306) $134
 $(172) 
     
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2015 $2
 $(337) $112
 $(223) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 (43) (43) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 14
 21
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 (29) (22) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2015 $2
 $(330) $83
 $(245) 
           
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2015 $
 $(327) $87
 $(240) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 40
 40
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 21
 7
 28
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 21
 47
 68
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $
 $(306) $134
 $(172) 
           
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2014 $11
 $(351) $112
 $(228) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 1
 
 (41) (40) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (10) 21
 12
 23
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (9) 21
 (29) (17) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2015 $2
 $(330) $83
 $(245) 
           
           
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2017 $
 $(330) $158
 $(172) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 24
 24
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 5
 (9) (4) 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 5
 15
 20
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $
 $(325) $173
 $(152) 
     
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2016 $
 $(313) $112
 $(201) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 24
 24
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 (2) 5
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 22
 29
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $
 $(306) $134
 $(172) 
           
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2016 $
 $(340) $129
 $(211) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 74
 74
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 15
 (30) (15) 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 15
 44
 59
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2017 $
 $(325) $173
 $(152) 
           
 Power Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2015 $
 $(327) $87
 $(240) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 40
 40
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 21
 7
 28
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 21
 47
 68
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $
 $(306) $134
 $(172) 
           
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


                
 PSEG   Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of OperationsSeptember 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 
  Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
    Millions 
 Pension and OPEB Plans            
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense$3
 $(2) $1
 $9
 $(4) $5
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense(17) 7
 (10) (51) 21
 (30) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans(14) 5
 (9) (42) 17
 (25) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities            
 Realized Gains Other Income13
 (6) 7
 41
 (20) 21
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions(5) 3
 (2) (29) 15
 (14) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (OTTI) OTTI(5) 2
 (3) (25) 12
 (13) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities3
 (1) 2
 (13) 7
 (6) 
 Total  $(11) $4
 $(7) $(55) $24
 $(31) 
                
                
 PSEG   Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of OperationsSeptember 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 
  Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
    Millions 
 Cash Flow Hedges              
 Interest Rate Swaps Interest Expense$2
 $(1) $1
 $2
 $(1) $1
 
 Total Cash Flow Hedges  2
 (1) 1
 2
 (1) 1
 
 Pension and OPEB Plans            
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense3
 (1) 2
 7
 (3) 4
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense(13) 5
 (8) (37) 15
 (22) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans(10) 4
 (6) (30) 12
 (18) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities            
 Realized Gains Other Income29
 (15) 14
 99
 (49) 50
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions(6) 2
 (4) (19) 9
 (10) 
 OTTI OTTI(5) 3
 (2) (9) 5
 (4) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities18
 (10) 8
 71
 (35) 36
 
 Total  $10
 $(7) $3
 $43
 $(24) $19
 
                
                 
 PSEG    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of Operations September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 
   Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
     Millions 
 Cash Flow Hedges               
 Energy-Related Contracts Operating Revenues $
 $
 $
 $17
 $(7) $10
 
 Total Cash Flow Hedges   
 
 
 17
 (7) 10
 
 Pension and OPEB Plans               
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense 3
 (1) 2
 9
 (3) 6
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense (17) 6
 (11) (51) 20
 (31) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans (14) 5
 (9) (42) 17
 (25) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities             
 Realized Gains Other Income 14
 (7) 7
 49
 (25) 24
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions (12) 5
 (7) (25) 12
 (13) 
 OTTI OTTI (30) 15
 (15) (45) 22
 (23) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities (28) 13
 (15) (21) 9
 (12) 
 Total   $(42) $18
 $(24) $(46) $19
 $(27) 
                 
                 
 PSEG    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of Operations September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 
   Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
     Millions 
 Pension and OPEB Plans               
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense $3
 $(2) $1
 $9
 $(4) $5
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense (17) 7
 (10) (51) 21
 (30) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans (14) 5
 (9) (42) 17
 (25) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities             
 Realized Gains Other Income 13
 (6) 7
 41
 (20) 21
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions (5) 3
 (2) (29) 15
 (14) 
 OTTI OTTI (5) 2
 (3) (25) 12
 (13) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities 3
 (1) 2
 (13) 7
 (6) 
 Total   $(11) $4
 $(7) $(55) $24
 $(31) 
                 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


                 
 Power    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of Operations September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 
   Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
     Millions 
 Pension and OPEB Plans               
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense $3
 $(1) $2
 $8
 $(3) $5
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense (15) 6
 (9) (44) 18
 (26) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans (12) 5
 (7) (36) 15
 (21) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities             
 Realized Gains Other Income 12
 (5) 7
 37
 (18) 19
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions (4) 2
 (2) (26) 13
 (13) 
 OTTI OTTI (5) 2
 (3) (25) 12
 (13) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities 3
 (1) 2
 (14) 7
 (7) 
 Total   $(9) $4
 $(5) $(50) $22
 $(28) 
                 
                 
 Power    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of Operations September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 
   Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
     Millions 
 Pension and OPEB Plans               
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense $2
 $(1) $1
 $6
 $(3) $3
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense (11) 5
 (6) (32) 14
 (18) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans (9) 4
 (5) (26) 11
 (15) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities             
 Realized Gains Other Income 29
 (15) 14
 86
 (44) 42
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions (5) 2
 (3) (15) 7
 (8) 
 OTTI OTTI (5) 3
 (2) (9) 5
 (4) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities 19
 (10) 9
 62
 (32) 30
 
 Total   $10
 $(6) $4
 $36
 $(21) $15
 
                 
                 
 Power    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of Operations September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 
   Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
     Millions 
 Cash Flow Hedges               
 Energy-Related Contracts Operating Revenues $
 $
 $
 $17
 $(7) $10
 
 Total Cash Flow Hedges   
 
 
 17
 (7) 10
 
 Pension and OPEB Plans               
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense 3
 (1) 2
 9
 (3) 6
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense (15) 6
 (9) (45) 18
 (27) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans (12) 5
 (7) (36) 15
 (21) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities             
 Realized Gains Other Income 14
 (7) 7
 47
 (24) 23
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions (11) 5
 (6) (24) 12
 (12) 
 OTTI OTTI (30) 15
 (15) (45) 22
 (23) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities (27) 13
 (14) (22) 10
 (12) 
 Total   $(39) $18
 $(21) $(41) $18
 $(23) 
                 
                 
 Power    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Income Statement 
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Description of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location of Pre-Tax Amount In Statement of Operations September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 
   Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit After-Tax Amount 
     Millions 
 Pension and OPEB Plans               
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit O&M Expense $3
 $(1) $2
 $8
 $(3) $5
 
    Amortization of Actuarial Loss O&M Expense (15) 6
 (9) (44) 18
 (26) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans (12) 5
 (7) (36) 15
 (21) 
 Available-for-Sale Securities             
 Realized Gains Other Income 12
 (5) 7
 37
 (18) 19
 
 Realized Losses Other Deductions (4) 2
 (2) (26) 13
 (13) 
 OTTI OTTI (5) 2
 (3) (25) 12
 (13) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Securities 3
 (1) 2
 (14) 7
 (7) 
 Total   $(9) $4
 $(5) $(50) $22
 $(28) 
                 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 16. Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Dividends
EPS
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing Net Income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including shares issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding or vesting of restricted stock awards granted under PSEG’s stock compensation plans and upon payment of performance units or restricted stock units. The following table shows the effect of these stock options, performance units and restricted stock units on the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted EPS:
                  
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 
 
EPS Numerator (Millions):
                
 Net Income$327
 $327
 $439
 $439
 $985
 $985
 $1,370
 $1,370
 
 
EPS Denominator (Millions):
                
 Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 
 Effect of Stock Based Compensation Awards
 3
 
 3
 
 3
 
 3
 
 Total Shares505
 508
 505
 508
 505
 508
 505
 508
 
                  
 EPS                
 Net Income$0.65
 $0.64
 $0.87
 $0.87
 $1.95
 $1.94
 $2.71
 $2.70
 
                  
                  
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 
 
EPS Numerator (Millions):
                
 Net Income$395
 $395
 $327
 $327
 $618
 $618
 $985
 $985
 
 
EPS Denominator (Millions):
                
 Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 505
 
 Effect of Stock Based Compensation Awards
 2
 
 3
 
 2
 
 3
 
 Total Shares505
 507
 505
 508
 505
 507
 505
 508
 
                  
 EPS                
 Net Income$0.78
 $0.78
 $0.65
 $0.64
 $1.22
 $1.22
 $1.95
 $1.94
 
                  
There were approximately 0.3 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and approximately 0.4 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 of stock options excluded from the weighted average common shares used for diluted EPS due to their antidilutive effect for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.effect.
Dividends
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Dividend Payments on Common Stock2016 2015 2016 2015 
 Per Share$0.41
 $0.39
 $1.23
 $1.17
 
 In Millions$207
 $198
 $622
 $592
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Dividend Payments on Common Stock2017 2016 2017 2016 
 Per Share$0.43
 $0.41
 $1.29
 $1.23
 
 In Millions$217
 $207
 $652
 $622
 
          


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 17. Financial Information by Business Segment
            
  PSE&G Power Other (A) Eliminations (B) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 Total Operating Revenues$1,684
 $1,075
 $7
 $(316) $2,450
 
 Net Income (Loss)255
 139
 (67) 
 327
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets680
 325
 9
 
 1,014
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 Operating Revenues$4,746
 $3,102
 $256
 $(1,133) $6,971
 
 Net Income (Loss)696
 320
 (31) 
 985
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets2,035
 923
 27
 
 2,985
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015          
 Total Operating Revenues$1,766
 $1,096
 $120
 $(294) $2,688
 
 Net Income (Loss)222
 206
 11
 
 439
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets716
 310
 13
 
 1,039
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015          
 Operating Revenues$5,234
 $3,846
 $326
 $(1,269) $8,137
 
 Net Income (Loss)631
 707
 32
 
 1,370
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets1,946
 797
 39
 
 2,782
 
 As of September 30, 2016          
 Total Assets$25,486
 $12,810
 $2,385
 $(1,193) $39,488
 
 Investments in Equity Method Subsidiaries$
 $106
 $
 $
 $106
 
 As of December 31, 2015          
 Total Assets$23,677
 $12,250
 $2,810
 $(1,202) $37,535
 
 Investments in Equity Method Subsidiaries$
 $119
 $
 $
 $119
 
            
            
  PSE&G Power Other (A) Eliminations (B) Consolidated Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017          
 Total Operating Revenues$1,509
 $873
 $135
 $(254) $2,263
 
 Net Income (Loss)246
 136
 13
 
 395
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets729
 327
 9
 
 1,065
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017          
 Operating Revenues$4,689
 $3,086
 $334
 $(1,121) $6,988
 
 Net Income (Loss)753
 (131) (4) 
 618
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets2,118
 903
 25
 
 3,046
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 Total Operating Revenues$1,684
 $1,075
 $7
 $(316) $2,450
 
 Net Income (Loss)255
 139
 (67) 
 327
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets680
 325
 9
 
 1,014
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 Operating Revenues$4,746
 $3,102
 $256
 $(1,133) $6,971
 
 Net Income (Loss)696
 320
 (31) 
 985
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets2,035
 923
 27
 
 2,985
 
 As of September 30, 2017          
 Total Assets$27,802
 $11,631
 $2,288
 $(564) $41,157
 
 Investments in Equity Method Subsidiaries$
 $90
 $
 $
 $90
 
 As of December 31, 2016          
 Total Assets$26,288
 $12,193
 $2,373
 $(784) $40,070
 
 Investments in Equity Method Subsidiaries$
 $102
 $
 $
 $102
 
            
(A)Includes amounts applicable to Energy Holdings and PSEG LI, which are below the quantitative threshold for separate disclosure as reportable segments. Other also includes amounts applicable to PSEG (parent corporation) and Services.
(B)Intercompany eliminations relate primarily relate to intercompany transactions between PSE&G and Power. No gains or losses are recorded on any intercompany transactions; rather, all intercompany transactions are at cost or, in the case of the BGS and BGSS contracts between PSE&G and Power, at rates prescribed by the BPU. For a further discussion of the intercompany transactions between PSE&G and Power, see Note 18. Related-Party Transactions.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 18. Related-Party Transactions
The following discussion relates to intercompany transactions, which are eliminated during the PSEG consolidation process in accordance with GAAP.

PSE&G
The financial statements for PSE&G include transactions with related parties as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Related-Party Transactions2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 Billings from Affiliates:        
 Net Billings from Power primarily through BGS and BGSS (A)$320
 $294
 $1,162
 $1,287
 
 Administrative Billings from Services (B)73
 66
 224
 197
 
 Total Billings from Affiliates$393
 $360
 $1,386
 $1,484
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Related-Party Transactions2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 Billings from Affiliates:        
 Net Billings from Power primarily through BGS and BGSS (A)$259
 $320
 $1,154
 $1,162
 
 Administrative Billings from Services (B)82
 73
 226
 224
 
 Total Billings from Affiliates$341
 $393
 $1,380
 $1,386
 
          
      
  As of As of 
 Related-Party TransactionsSeptember 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 
  Millions 
 Receivables from PSEG (C)$28
 $222
 
 Payable to Power (A)$126
 $212
 
 Payable to Services (B)88
 80
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies$214
 $292
 
 Working Capital Advances to Services (D)$33
 $33
 
 
Long-Term Accrued Taxes Payable 
$92
 $109
 
      
      
  As of As of 
 Related-Party TransactionsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
  Millions 
 Receivables from PSEG (C)$
 $76
 
 Payable to Power (A)$86
 $193
 
 Payable to Services (B)46
 67
 
 Payable to PSEG (C)46
 
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies$178
 $260
 
 Working Capital Advances to Services (D)$33
 $33
 
 
Long-Term Accrued Taxes Payable 
$83
 $130
 
      
Power
The financial statements for Power include transactions with related parties as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Related-Party Transactions2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 Billings to Affiliates:        
 Net Billings to PSE&G primarily through BGS and BGSS (A)$320
 $294
 $1,162
 $1,287
 
 Billings from Affiliates:        
 Administrative Billings from Services (B)$44
 $44
 $134
 $135
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Related-Party Transactions2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 Billings to Affiliates:        
 Net Billings to PSE&G primarily through BGS and BGSS (A)$259
 $320
 $1,154
 $1,162
 
 Billings from Affiliates:        
 Administrative Billings from Services (B)$39
 $44
 $117
 $134
 
          
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


      
  As of As of 
 Related-Party TransactionsSeptember 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 
  Millions 
 Receivables from PSE&G (A)$126
 $212
 
 Receivables from PSEG (C)
 64
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies$126
 $276
 
 Payable to Services (B)$27
 $33
 
 Payable to PSEG (C)129
 
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies$156
 $33
 
 Short-Term Loan Due (to) from Affiliate (E)$514
 $363
 
 Working Capital Advances to Services (D)$17
 $17
 
 
Long-Term Accrued Taxes Payable 
$79
 $35
 
      
      
  As of As of 
 Related-Party TransactionsSeptember 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
  Millions 
 Receivables from PSE&G (A)$86
 $193
 
 Receivables from PSEG (C)
 12
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies$86
 $205
 
 Payable to Services (B)$17
 $25
 
 Payable to PSEG (C)111
 
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies$128
 $25
 
 Short-Term Loan Due (to) from Affiliate (E)$1
 $87
 
 Working Capital Advances to Services (D)$17
 $17
 
 
Long-Term Accrued Taxes Payable 
$57
 $77
 
      
(A)PSE&G has entered into a requirements contract with Power under which Power provides the gas supply services needed to meet PSE&G’s BGSS and other contractual requirements. Power has also entered into contracts to supply energy, capacity and ancillary services to PSE&G through the BGS auction process. In addition, Power and PSE&G provide certain technical services for each other generally at cost in compliance with FERC and BPU affiliate rules.
(B)Services provides and bills administrative services to PSE&G and Power at cost. In addition, PSE&G and Power have other payables to Services, including amounts related to certain common costs, such as pension and OPEB costs, which Services pays on behalf of each of the operating companies.
(C)PSEG files a consolidated federal income tax return with its affiliated companies. A tax allocation agreement exists between PSEG and each of its affiliated companies. The general operation of these agreements is that the subsidiary company will compute its taxable income on a stand-alone basis. If the result is a net tax liability, such amount shall be paid to PSEG. If there are net operating losses and/or tax credits, the subsidiary shall receive payment for the tax savings from PSEG to the extent that PSEG is able to utilize those benefits.
(D)PSE&G and Power have advanced working capital to Services. The amounts are included in Other Noncurrent Assets on PSE&G’s and Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(E)Power’s short-term loans with PSEG are for working capital and other short-term needs. Interest Income and Interest Expense relating to these short-term funding activities were immaterial.


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 19. Guarantees of Debt
Each series of Power’s Senior Notes Pollution Control Notes and its syndicated revolving credit facilities are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by its subsidiaries, PSEG Fossil LLC, PSEG Nuclear LLC and PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC. The following tables present condensed financial information for the guarantor subsidiaries, as well as Power’s non-guarantor subsidiaries, as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 and for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016.
            
  Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017          
 Operating Revenues$
 $856
 $46
 $(29) $873
 
 Operating Expenses2
 643
 44
 (29) 660
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(2) 213
 2
 
 213
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries143
 (3) 3
 (140) 3
 
 Other Income24
 58
 (2) (37) 43
 
 Other Deductions
 (8) 
 
 (8) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
 (5) 
 
 (5) 
 Interest Expense(32) (12) (5) 37
 (12) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)3
 (103) 2
 
 (98) 
 Net Income (Loss)$136
 $140
 $
 $(140) $136
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$156
 $154
 $
 $(154) $156
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017          
 Operating Revenues$
 $3,036
 $145
 $(95) $3,086
 
 Operating Expenses4
 3,315
 139
 (95) 3,363
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(4) (279) 6
 
 (277) 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries(111) (8) 11
 119
 11
 
 Other Income71
 155
 
 (99) 127
 
 Other Deductions(1) (21) 
 
 (22) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
 (9) 
 
 (9) 
 Interest Expense(96) (30) (14) 99
 (41) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)10
 68
 2
 
 80
 
 Net Income (Loss)$(131) $(124) $5
 $119
 $(131) 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$(72) $(80) $5
 $75
 $(72) 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017          
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Operating Activities
$(55) $1,159
 $142
 $3
 $1,249
 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Investing Activities
$738
 $(289) $(343) $(990) $(884) 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Financing Activities
$(683) $(869) $211
 $987
 $(354) 
            
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


            
  Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 Operating Revenues$
 $1,059
 $43
 $(27) $1,075
 
 Operating Expenses(2) 826
 40
 (27) 837
 
 Operating Income (Loss)2
 233
 3
 
 238
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries143
 (1) 3
 (142) 3
 
 Other Income18
 26
 
 (21) 23
 
 Other Deductions(2) (4) 
 
 (6) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
 (5) 
 
 (5) 
 Interest Expense(30) (12) (3) 21
 (24) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)8
 (97) (1) 
 (90) 
 Net Income (Loss)$139
 $140
 $2
 $(142) $139
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$168
 $161
 $2
 $(163) $168
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 Operating Revenues$
 $3,061
 $131
 $(90) $3,102
 
 Operating Expenses10
 2,494
 119
 (90) 2,533
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(10) 567
 12
 
 569
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries347
 (1) 9
 (346) 9
 
 Other Income52
 88
 
 (66) 74
 
 Other Deductions(2) (31) 
 
 (33) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
 (25) 
 
 (25) 
 Interest Expense(91) (29) (12) 66
 (66) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)24
 (234) 2
 
 (208) 
 Net Income (Loss)$320
 $335
 $11
 $(346) $320
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$388
 $381
 $11
 $(392) $388
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016          
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Operating Activities
$175
 $1,261
 $234
 $(410) $1,260
 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Investing Activities
$(588) $(1,166) $(549) $1,152
 $(1,151) 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Financing Activities
$413
 $(95) $315
 $(742) $(109) 
            
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

            
  Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015          
 Operating Revenues$
 $1,084
 $37
 $(25) $1,096
 
 Operating Expenses3
 692
 35
 (25) 705
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(3) 392
 2
 
 391
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries220
 (2) 3
 (218) 3
 
 Other Income10
 26
 
 (11) 25
 
 Other Deductions
 (14) 
 
 (14) 
 
Other-Than-Temporary
   Impairments

 (30) 
 
 (30) 
 Interest Expense(28) (8) (5) 11
 (30) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)7
 (148) 2
 
 (139) 
 Net Income (Loss)$206
 $216
 $2
 $(218) $206
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$184
 $187
 $2
 $(189) $184
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015          
 Operating Revenues$
 $3,811
 $144
 $(109) $3,846
 
 Operating Expenses7
 2,610
 135
 (109) 2,643
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(7) 1,201
 9
 
 1,203
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries755
 (4) 11
 (751) 11
 
 Other Income33
 111
 
 (35) 109
 
 Other Deductions(1) (31) 
 
 (32) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
 (45) 
 
 (45) 
 Interest Expense(90) (24) (15) 35
 (94) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)17
 (463) 1
 
 (445) 
 Net Income (Loss)$707
 $745
 $6
 $(751) $707
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$690
 $707
 $6
 $(713) $690
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015          
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Operating Activities
$435
 $1,826
 $66
 $(769) $1,558
 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Investing Activities
$(656) $(1,382) $(303) $1,191
 $(1,150) 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Financing Activities
$221
 $(446) $245
 $(422) $(402) 
            
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

            
  Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 As of September 30, 2016          
 Current Assets$4,889
 $1,845
 $287
 $(5,262) $1,759
 
 Property, Plant and Equipment, net57
 6,570
 2,080
 
 8,707
 
 Investment in Subsidiaries4,709
 483
 
 (5,192) 
 
 Noncurrent Assets157
 2,140
 123
 (76) 2,344
 
 Total Assets$9,812
 $11,038
 $2,490
 $(10,530) $12,810
 
 Current Liabilities$818
 $3,888
 $1,350
 $(5,262) $794
 
 Noncurrent Liabilities473
 2,704
 394
 (76) 3,495
 
 Long-Term Debt2,381
 
 
 
 2,381
 
 Member’s Equity6,140
 4,446
 746
 (5,192) 6,140
 
 Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity$9,812
 $11,038
 $2,490
 $(10,530) $12,810
 
 As of December 31, 2015          
 Current Assets$4,501
 $1,912
 $364
 $(4,828) $1,949
 
 Property, Plant and Equipment, net83
 6,502
 1,542
 
 8,127
 
 Investment in Subsidiaries4,501
 346
 
 (4,847) 
 
 Noncurrent Assets155
 1,959
 136
 (76) 2,174
 
 Total Assets$9,240
 $10,719
 $2,042
 $(9,751) $12,250
 
 Current Liabilities$1,112
 $3,866
 $1,076
 $(4,828) $1,226
 
 Noncurrent Liabilities442
 2,597
 375
 (76) 3,338
 
 Long-Term Debt1,684
 
 
 
 1,684
 
 Member’s Equity6,002
 4,256
 591
 (4,847) 6,002
 
 Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity$9,240
 $10,719
 $2,042
 $(9,751) $12,250
 
            
            
  Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 As of September 30, 2017          
 Current Assets$4,089
 $1,324
 $182
 $(4,433) $1,162
 
 Property, Plant and Equipment, net57
 5,408
 2,607
 
 8,072
 
 Investment in Subsidiaries4,168
 338
 
 (4,506) 
 
 Noncurrent Assets184
 2,211
 116
 (114) 2,397
 
 Total Assets$8,498
 $9,281
 $2,905
 $(9,053) $11,631
 
 Current Liabilities$233
 $3,221
 $1,743
 $(4,433) $764
 
 Noncurrent Liabilities503
 2,192
 524
 (114) 3,105
 
 Long-Term Debt2,385
 
 
 
 2,385
 
 Member’s Equity5,377
 3,868
 638
 (4,506) 5,377
 
 Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity$8,498
 $9,281
 $2,905
 $(9,053) $11,631
 
 As of December 31, 2016          
 Current Assets$4,412
 $1,593
 $152
 $(4,697) $1,460
 
 Property, Plant and Equipment, net55
 6,145
 2,320
 
 8,520
 
 Investment in Subsidiaries4,249
 344
 
 (4,593) 
 
 Noncurrent Assets168
 2,016
 129
 (100) 2,213
 
 Total Assets$8,884
 $10,098
 $2,601
 $(9,390) $12,193
 
 Current Liabilities$171
 $3,752
 $1,454
 $(4,697) $680
 
 Noncurrent Liabilities532
 2,398
 502
 (100) 3,332
 
 Long-Term Debt2,382
 
 
 
 2,382
 
 Member’s Equity5,799
 3,948
 645
 (4,593) 5,799
 
 Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity$8,884
 $10,098
 $2,601
 $(9,390) $12,193
 
            



ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (MD&A)
This combined MD&A is separately filed by Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG), Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and PSEG Power LLC (Power). Information contained herein relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf. PSE&G and Power each make representations only as to itself and make no representations whatsoever as to any other company.
PSEG’s business consists of two reportable segments, our principal direct wholly owned subsidiaries, which are:
PSE&Gour—which is a public utility company which is engaged principally in the transmission of electricity and distribution of electricity and natural gas in certain areas of New Jersey. PSE&G is subject to regulation by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). PSE&G also invests in solar generation projects and has implemented energy efficiency and demand responserelated programs in New Jersey, which are regulated by the BPU, and
Power our—which is a multi-regional wholesale energy supply company that integrates the operations of its merchant nuclear and fossil generating asset operations and gas supply commitmentsassets with its wholesale energy,power marketing businesses and fuel supply andfunctions through competitive energy transacting functionssales in well-developed energy markets primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States through its principal direct wholly owned subsidiaries. In addition, Power owns and operates solar generation in various states. Power’s subsidiaries are subject to regulation by FERC, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the states in which they operate.
PSEG’s other direct wholly owned subsidiaries are:include PSEG Energy Holdings L.L.C. (Energy Holdings), which earns its revenues primarily from its portfolio of lease investments;has investments in leveraged leases; PSEG Long Island LLC (PSEG LI), which operates the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) electric transmission and distribution (T&D) system under a contractual agreement;Operations and Services Agreement; and PSEG Services Corporation (Services), which provides us and these operating subsidiaries with certain management, administrative and general services to PSEG and its subsidiaries at cost.
Our business discussion in Part I, Item 1. Business of our 20152016 Annual Report on 10-K (Form 10-K) provides a review of the regions and markets where we operate and compete, as well as our strategy for conducting our businesses within these markets, focusing on operational excellence, financial strength and making disciplined investments. Our risk factor discussion in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of Form 10-K provides information about factors that could have a material adverse impact on our businesses. The following supplements that discussion and the discussion included in the Executive Overview of 20152016 and Future Outlook provided in Item 7 in our Form 10-K by describing significant events and business developments that have occurred during 20162017 and changes to the key factors that we expect may drive our future performance. The following discussion refers to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Statements) and the Related Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Notes). This discussion should be read in conjunction with such Statements, Notes and the 20152016 Form 10-K.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW OF 20162017 AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
Our business plan is designed to achieve growth while managing the risks associated with fluctuating commodity prices and changes in customer demand. We continue our focus on operational excellence, financial strength and disciplined investment. These guiding principles have provided the base from which we have been able to execute our strategic initiatives, including:
improving utility operations through growth in investment in T&D and other infrastructure projects designed to enhance system reliability and resiliency and to meet customer expectations and public policy objectives,
maintaining and expanding a reliable generation fleet with the flexibility to utilize a diverse mix of fuels which allows us to respond to market volatility and capitalize on opportunities as they arise.






Financial Results
The results for PSEG, PSE&G and Power for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 20152016 are presented as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Earnings2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$255
 $222
 $696
 $631
 
 Power (A) (B)139
 206
 320
 707
 
 Other (C)(67) 11
 (31) 32
 
 PSEG Net Income$327
 $439
 $985
 $1,370
 
          
 PSEG Net Income Per Share (Diluted)$0.64
 $0.87
 $1.94
 $2.70
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Earnings (Losses)2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$246
 $255
 $753
 $696
 
 Power (A)136
 139
 (131) 320
 
 Other (B)13
 (67) (4) (31) 
 PSEG Net Income$395
 $327
 $618
 $985
 
          
 PSEG Net Income Per Share (Diluted)$0.78
 $0.64
 $1.22
 $1.94
 
          
(A)Includes after-tax expenses of $5 million and $568 million in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and after-tax expenses of $67 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 related to the early retirement of Power’s Hudson and Mercer coal/gas generation plants in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016.plants. See Item 1. Note 3. Early Plant Retirements for additional information.
(B)Includes an after-tax insurance recovery for Superstorm Sandy of $102 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
(C)Other includes after-tax activities at the parent company, PSEG LI, and Energy Holdings as well as intercompany eliminations. Energy Holdings recorded after-tax charges of $45 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and an after-tax impairment of $86 million related to its investments in NRG REMA, LLC’s leveraged leases infor the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2016 related to its investments in NRG REMA, LLC’s (REMA) leveraged leases. See Item 1. Note 6. Financing Receivables for furtheradditional information.
Power’s results above include the realized gains, losses and earnings on the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust (NDT) Fund and other related NDT activity and the impacts of non-trading mark-to-market (MTM) activity, which consist of the financial impact from positions with future delivery dates.
The variances in our Net Income include the changes related to NDT and MTM shown in the following table:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2016 2015 2016 2015 
  Millions, after tax 
 NDT Fund Income (Expense) (A) (B)$2
 $(14) $(4) $(11) 
 Non-Trading MTM Gains (Losses) (C)$34
 $50
 $(54) $58
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016 
  Millions, after tax 
 NDT Fund Income (Expense) (A) (B)$10
 $2
 $32
 $(4) 
 Non-Trading MTM Gains (Losses) (C)$(27) $34
 $
 $(54) 
          
(A)NDT Fund Income (Expense) includes the realized gains and losses, interest and dividend income and other costs related to the NDT Fund which are recorded in Other Income and Deductions, and impairments on certain NDT securities recorded as Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. Interest accretion expense on Power’s nuclear Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) is recorded in Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Expense and the depreciation related to the ARO asset is recorded in Depreciation and Amortization (D&A) Expense.
(B)Net of tax (expense) benefit of $(12) million, $(2) million, $10 million, $0$(37) million and $3$0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.
(C)Net of tax (expense) benefit of $19 million $(24) million, $(34) million, $37$0 million and $(40)$37 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.
Our $112$68 million decreaseincrease in Net Income for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 was driven primarily by
an impairment in 2016 related to investments in certain leveraged leases at Energy Holdings, (See Item 1. Note 6. Financing Receivables),
higher charges in 2016 related to the early retirement of twoour Hudson and Mercer coal/gas generation units at Power, (See Item 1. Note 3. Early Plant Retirements),
lower generation costs driven by lower natural gas costs and congestion costs, and
higher transmission revenues.



lower volumes of energy sold at lower average realized prices and lower capacity revenues, primarily in the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) region.
These decreasesfavorable variances were partially offset by
higher revenues due to increased investments in transmission projects,
higherlower sales of electricity salessold under non-BGS wholesale load contractsthe Basic Generation Service contract and in PJM, and New England (NE) and higher volumes of electricity sold at higher prices under our Basic Generation Service (BGS) contracts, and
lower other-than-temporary impairments of the NDT Fund.
MTMlossesin 2017 as compared to MTM gains in 2016.
Our $385$367 million decrease in Net Income for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 was driven largely by higher charges, primarily by
the aforementioned charges in the 2016 third quarter foraccelerated depreciation, related to the early retirement of the twoour Hudson and Mercer coal/gas generation units at Power,
MTM losses in 2016 as compared to MTM gains in 2015,
lower volumes of energy sold at lower average realized sales prices,
lower capacity and operating reserve revenues in PJM,
higher 2016 congestion costs in PJM as a result of credits received in 2015 due to extremely colder weather,
lower volumes of gas sold at lower average prices under the Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) contract,
insurance recoveries received primarily by Power in 2015 related to Superstorm Sandy, and
the aforementioned third quarter 2016 impairment on leveraged leases at Energy Holdings.
Power. These decreases were partially offset by
lower generation costs driven by O&M Expense due to cost control efforts,
lower fuel costs, particularly for natural gas,charges related to investments in certain leveraged leases at Energy Holdings,
MTM losses in 2016, and reduced generation output at Power,
higher costs incurred at Power for planned outages in 2015, and
higher revenues due to increased investmentsNDT gains and lower NDT losses in transmission projects.2017.
During the first nine months of 2016,2017, we maintained a strong balance sheet. We continued to effectively deploy capital without the need for additional equity, while our solid credit ratings aided our ability to access capital and credit markets. The greater emphasis on capital spending for projects on which we receive contemporaneous returns at PSE&G, our regulated utility, in recent years has yielded strong results, which when combined with the cash flow generated by Power, our merchant generator and power marketer, has allowed us to increase our dividend. These actions to transition our business to meet market conditions and investor expectations reflect our multi-year, long-term approach to managing our company. Our focus has been to invest capital in T&D and other infrastructure projects aimed at maintaining service reliability to our customers and bolstering our system resiliency. At Power, our merchant generator, we strive to improve performance and reduce costs in order to enhance the value of our generation fleet in light of low gas prices, environmental considerations and competitive market forces that reward efficiency and reliability.
At PSE&G, we continue to invest in 2016 wetransmission projects that focus on reliability improvements and replacement of aging infrastructure, including our $275 million Newark Switch project that was approved by PJM in July 2017. We also continue to make investments to improve the resiliency of our gas and electric distribution system as part of our Energy Strong program that was approved by the BPU in 2014 and to seek recovery on such investments. We also commenced modernizingcontinue to modernize PSE&G’s gas distribution systems as part of our Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP) that was approved by the BPU in late 2015. Over the past few years, these types of investments have altered our business mix to reflect a higher percentage of earnings contribution by PSE&G. In 2017, as
As a result of our Energy Strong Order from the BPU, we will beare required to file a Distributiondistribution base rate case. Following discussions with BPU Staff and Rate Counsel, and as approved by the BPU at its October 20, 2017 meeting, the deadline for filing PSE&G’s distribution base rate case was moved from November 1, 2017 to December 1, 2017. The initial filing will now be based upon three months of actual data and nine months of forecasted data updated for actual data throughout the proceeding. The distribution base rate case will provide PSE&G the opportunity to recover investments made since its last distribution base rate case, including investments that were not recovered through clauses, such as the stipulated base investment associated with GSMP, the portion of Energy Strong investment not recovered through the clause, and investments that exceeded our depreciation levels in revenues. Recovery of these investments, coupled with updates to O&M and other adjustments, are anticipated to result in a proposed mid-single digit percentage increase in PSE&G distribution revenues. The distribution base rate case filing will include a test year through June 30, 2018 and will request the inclusion of known and measurable changes in rate base through December 31, 2018, a 10.3% return on equity (ROE) and a capitalization structure with a 54% equity component, and we expect to request new rates effective October 1, 2018. As part of the filing, we will also request approval to decouple electric and gas revenues from sales volumes for most distribution customer classes. We cannot predict the impact such proceeding will have onoutcome of this proceeding.
In July 2017, we filed a petition with the BPU for GSMP II, a five-year extension of GSMP, which would accelerate the pace of replacement of our distribution business.aging cast iron and unprotected steel mains and associated service. We proposed to invest up to $540 million per year over this five-year program beginning in 2019. In August 2017, the BPU approved our request for an extension of our Energy Efficiency program.
DespiteAlthough the unseasonable warm winter weather patterns in 2016,the first three months of 2017 was warmer than normal, Power’s results benefitedsaw a continuing benefit from access to natural gas supplies through existing firm pipeline transportation contracts. Power manages these contracts for the benefit of PSE&G’s customers through the BGSSbasic gas supply (BGSS) arrangement. The contracts are sized to provide for delivery of a reliable gas supply to PSE&G customers on peak winter demand days. When pipeline capacity beyond the customers’ needs is available, Power can use it to make third partythird-party sales and if excess volume remains after the third-party sales, supply gas to its generating units in New Jersey. Alternatively, gas supply and pipeline capacity constraints could adversely impact our ability to meet the needs of our utility customers and generating units.



Power’s strategic hedging practices and ability to capitalize on market opportunities help itus to balance some of the volatility of the merchant power business. Power’s hedging program in combination with expected revenues from the capacity market mechanisms and certain ancillary service payments, such as reactive power, has secured approximately 60% of its estimated gross margin for the 2017-2019 period.
Our recent investments in the latter half of 2015 and early 2016 in Keys Energy Center (Keys), Sewaren 7 and Bridgeport Harbor Station unit 5 (BH5) reflect our recognition of the value of opportunistic growth in the Power business. These highly efficient additions to



our fleet both expand our geographic diversity and adjust our fuel mix and are expected to contribute to the overall efficiency of operations.improve our financial performance.
Since 2013, eightseveral nuclear generating stations in the United States have closed or announced early retirement due to economic reasons, and four additional stationsor have been announced as being at risk for early retirement. This situation is generally due to the decline in market prices of energy, resulting from low natural gas prices resulting fromdriven by the growth of shale gas production since 2007, the continuing cost of regulatory compliance and enhanced security for nuclear facilities and both federal and state-level policies that provide creditsfinancial incentives to renewable energy such as wind and solar, but generally do not apply to nuclear generating stations. These trends have significantly reduced the revenues toof nuclear generating stations while simultaneously raisinglimiting their ability to reduce the unit cost of production. This may result in the electric generation industry experiencing a shift from nuclear generation to natural gas-fired generation, creating greater reliance on natural gas pipelines for delivery and less diversity of the generation fleet.
If the market trends noted above continue or worsen, our New Jersey nuclear generating units could cease being economically competitive, which may cause us to retire such units prior to the end of their useful lives. The costs associated with any such potential retirement, which may include, among other things, accelerated depreciation and amortizationD&A or impairment charges, accelerated asset retirement costs, severance costs, and environmental remediation costs, could be material.and additional funding of NDT funds would likely have a material adverse impact on future financial results. We continue to advocate for sound policies that recognize nuclear power as a source of reliable and clean energy, free of air emissions and an important part of a diverse and reliable energy portfolio. See Item 1. Note 3. Early Plant Retirements for additional information.
In addition, a number of states have either taken action or are investigating the situation faced by nuclear generating units. Recently, courts in Illinois and New York upheld challenges to the programs which established zero emissions credits, recognizing the importance of nuclear units for providing clean energy, free of air emissions.
In September 2017, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) directing FERC to act within 60 days to develop a mechanism that would allow for the recovery of costs of fuel-secure generation units such as nuclear and coal. To be eligible for compensation under the NOPR, units must be able to provide certain essentialenergy and ancillary reliability services, have a 90-day fuel supply on site and not subject to cost-of-service rate regulation by any State or local authority. PSEG is evaluating the potential effects this NOPR could have on its generating fleet. PSEG filed comments in support of the DOE’s NOPR and contended that it should be implemented immediately as an interim measure to prevent the premature retirement of fuel-secure baseload units. PSEG also requested that FERC direct the regional transmission organizations (RTOs) to work with stakeholders to develop a long-term market-based methodology for valuing resiliency in the generator fleet. Additionally, PSEG argued that FERC should expedite the implementation of pending price formation reforms, including fast-start pricing and uplift allocation and market transparency. Finally, PSEG requested that FERC direct PJM to file its proposal that would allow baseload units to set the locational marginal prices during low load conditions. We cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Regulatory, Legislative and Other Developments
In our pursuit of operational excellence, financial strength and disciplined investment, we closely monitor and engage with stakeholders on significant regulatory and legislative developments. Transmission planning rules and wholesale power market design are of particular importance to our results and we continue to advocate for policies and rules that promote fair and efficient electricity markets.
Transmission
In April 2013,2017, the PJM initiated its first “open window” solicitation process to allow both incumbents and non-incumbents the opportunity to submit transmission project proposals to address identified high voltage issues in New Jersey. In February 2016, FERC issued an order granting PSE&G’s request that it be permitted to seek recovery of 100% of its portion of prudently incurred Artificial Island project costs if the project is cancelled for reasons beyond PSE&G’s control. In April 2016, PSE&G accepted construction responsibility for three components of the Artificial Island project that PJM assigned to us. On August 5, 2016, PJMBoard announced that it has suspendedwould be lifting the previously disclosed suspension of the Artificial Island transmission project and is performing a comprehensive analysisapproved the award to determine a future course of action, which is expected to be completed by February 2017. We may also from time to time have opportunities to submit transmission project proposals in regions where we are not the incumbent. However, there can be no assurance that any such proposals would be successful.
In April 2016, PJM filed at FERC to incorporate a voltage threshold into PJM’s Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP) process to exempt, except under certain circumstances, reliability violations on facilities below 200 kV from PJM’s proposal window process. We generally support this reform as a measure to improve the efficiencyPSE&G of the open window procedure that will permit transmission developersconstruction of necessary upgrade work at a cost of approximately $130 million. Also, in April 2017, PJM submitted a proposal to focusFERC concerning the cost responsibility assigned to certain entities, including PSE&G, for the Artificial Island project. In October 2017, FERC accepted PJM’s filing on the projects most likelygrounds that PJM correctly applied its Tariff, but deferred any further ruling on whether the cost allocation methodology applied to benefit fromthe Artificial Island project is appropriate. FERC will decide this issue in a competitive process. separate proceeding that is currently pending before it.
There are several matters pending before FERC and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that concern the allocation of costs associated with transmission projects being constructed by PSE&G. Regardless of how these proceedings are resolved, PSE&G’s ability to recover the costs of these projects will not be affected. However, the result of these proceedings could ultimately impact the amount of costs borne by ratepayers in New Jersey and may cause increased scrutiny regarding PSE&G’s future capital investments.Jersey. In addition, as a basic generation



service (BGS) supplier, Power provides services that include specified transmission costs. If the allocation of the costs associated with the transmission projects were to increase these BGS-related transmission costs, BGS suppliers may be entitled to an adjustment,recovery, subject to BPU approval. We do not believe that these matters will have a material effect on Power’s business or results of operations.
Several complaints have been filed and several remain pending at FERC against transmission owners around the country, challenging those transmission owners’ base return on equity (ROE). Certain of those complaints have resulted in decisions and others have been settled, resulting in reductions of those transmission owners’ base ROEs. While we are not the subject of a challenge to the ROE employed in PSE&G’s transmission formula rate, theThe results of these other proceedings could set precedents for other transmission owners with formula rates in place, including PSE&G.



Wholesale Power Market Design
Capacity market design, including the Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) in PJM, remains an important focus for us. In JuneDuring 2015, FERC conditionally acceptedPJM implemented a proposal from PJMnew “Capacity Performance” (CP) mechanism that created a more robust capacity product with enhanced incentives for a capacity performance product to include generators, Demand Response and energy efficiency providers, which will be required to perform during emergency conditions as a supplementand significant penalties for non-performance. The CP product was implemented fully in the May 2017 RPM auction for the 2020-2021 Delivery Year. Subsequent to its implementation, FERC approved changes to the CP construct that will enhance the participation of intermittent and demand response resources (seasonal resources). However, two complaints remain pending that ask FERC to investigate the rules governing the participation of seasonal resources and extend the participation of the base capacity product. The proposal included enhanced performance-based incentives and penalties. We believe that the auction pricing adequately reflects the increased costs that could result from operating under more stringent rulesresources for generation availability. Based on the auction results, the capacity performance mechanism appears to have provided the opportunity for enhanced capacity market revenue streams for Power, but future impacts cannot be assured. Further, there may be requirements for additional investment and there are additional performance and financial risks. Appeals of FERC’s capacity performance orders are pending.auctions.
In May 2016,2017, PJM announced the results of the RPM capacity auction for the 2019-20202020-2021 delivery year. Power cleared 8,895approximately 7,800 MW of its generating capacity at an average price of $116$174 per MW-day for the 2019-20202020-2021 delivery period. Of the cleared capacity, Power believes that nearly all is compliant with PJM’s capacity performance requirements. In the two prior capacity auctions covering the 2017-20182019-2020 and 2018-2019 delivery years, Power cleared approximately 8,900 MW at an average price of $116 and approximately 8,700 MW at an average pricesprice of $177 per MW-day and $215 per MW-day, respectively. Prices in the most recent auction reflect PJM’s downwardly-revised demand forecast, changes in the emergency transfer limits due to transmission expansion and the effects of both the new generation and uncleared generation from the prior year’s auction.
As a result of the efforts of certain entities in PJM to obtain financial support arrangements from their state commission,commissions, a group of suppliers requested that FERC direct PJM to expand the currently effective “minimum offer price rule” to apply to certain existing units seeking subsidies. The suppliers’ request was intended to avoid a scenario where the subsidized generators would submit bids into the PJM capacity market that did not reflect their actual costs of operation and could artificially suppress capacity market prices. We are currently awaiting FERC action on the suppliers’ request and cannot predict the outcome of the proceeding. See Part II, Item 5. Other Information—Federal Regulation—Capacity Market Issues—
In June 2017, PJM issued an energy price formation proposal to address a flaw in the energy market in which energy prices during off-peak periods often do not reflect the production costs of generators during these periods even though they are serving load. PJM’s proposal would allow large, inflexible units to set price. If placed into effect, this proposal will improve price formation by ensuring that the marginal costs of units serving load will be better reflected in clearing prices. We cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Distribution
In June 2017, the BPU issued proposed Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) regulations that would allow utilities to construct, install, or remediate utility plant and facilities related to reliability, resiliency, and/or safety to support the provision of safe and adequate service. Under the proposed regulations, utilities could seek authority to make specified infrastructure investments in programs extending for additional information.up to five years with accelerated cost recovery mechanisms. The BPU characterized the IIP regulations as a regulatory initiative intended to create a financial incentive for utilities to accelerate the level of investment needed to promote the timely rehabilitation and replacement of certain non-revenue producing infrastructure that enhances reliability, resiliency, and/or safety. The proposed regulations will be subject to comment from interested parties.
Environmental Regulation
We continue to advocate for the development and implementation of fair and reasonable rules by the EPA and state environmental regulators. In particular, section 316(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) requires that cooling water intake structures, which are a significant part of the generation of electricity at steam-electric generating stations, reflect the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impacts. Implementation of Section 316(b) and related state regulations could adversely impact future nuclear and fossil operations and costs. See Item 1. Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities for further information.
In October 2015,March 2017, the President of the United States issued an Executive Order that instructed the EPA publishedto review the New Source Performance Standards, which establish emissions standards for CO2 for certain new fossil power plants, and the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a greenhouse gas emissions regulation under the Clean Air Act (CAA) for existing power plants. The regulationplants that establishes state-specific emission rate targets based on implementation of the best systemssystem of emission reduction. We continueIn October 2017, the EPA Administrator signed a proposed repeal of the CPP. The Administrator concluded that the CPP exceeds the EPA’s statutory authority by considering measures that are beyond the control of the owners of the affected sources (fossil fuel-fired electric



generating units). Whether the EPA chooses to work with FERC and other federal and state regulators, as well as industry partners, to determinepropose a replacement rule has not been decided. PSEG cannot estimate the potential impact of these regulations.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2016 decision to stay the implementationactions on our business and future results of the CPP will delay deadlines for submission of state requests for extensions and final plans. If the CPP is upheld, new deadlines will need to be established and the effective date of the compliance period may be impacted.operations at this time.
We are subject to liability under environmental laws for the costs of remediating environmental contamination of property now or formerly owned by us and of property contaminated by hazardous substances that we generated. In particular, the historic operations of PSEG companies and the operations of numerous other companies along the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers are alleged by Federal and State agencies to have discharged substantial contamination into the Passaic River/Newark Bay Complex in violation of various statutes. We are also currently involved in a number of proceedings relating to sites where other hazardous substances may have been discharged and may be subject to additional proceedings in the future, and the costs of any such remediation efforts could be material.
For further information regarding the matters described above, as well as other matters that may impact our financial condition and results of operations, see Item 1. Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.Liabilities.
FERC Compliance
Since September 2014, FERC Staff has been conducting a preliminary non-public investigation regarding errors in the calculation of certain components of Power’s cost-based bids for its New Jersey fossil generating units in the PJM energy market and the quantity of energy that Power offered into the energy market for its fossil peaking units compared to the amounts for which Power was compensated in the capacity market for those units. ThisWhile considerable uncertainty remains as to the final resolution of these matters, based upon developments in the investigation is ongoing. The amountsin the first quarter of potential2017, Power believes the disgorgement and other potential penalties that weinterest costs related to the cost-based bidding matter may incur span a wide range between approximately $35 million and $135 million, depending on the successlegal interpretation of our legal arguments. If our legal arguments do not prevail, in wholethe principles under the PJM Tariff, plus penalties. Since no point within this range is more likely than any other, Power has accrued the low end of this range of $35 million by recording an additional pre-tax charge to income of $10 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017. PSEG is unable to reasonably estimate the range of possible loss, if any, for the quantity of energy offered matter or in part withthe penalties that FERC would impose relating to either the cost-based bidding or in a judicial challenge that we may



choose to pursue, it is likely that Power would record losses that wouldenergy matter. However, any of these amounts could be individually material to PSEG’sPSEG and Power’s resultsPower. We cannot predict the final outcome of operations in the quarterly and annual periods in which they are recorded.these matters. For additional information, see Item 1. Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.
Early Retirement of Hudson and Mercer Units
In October 2016,On June 1, 2017, Power determined it will ceasecompleted its previously announced retirement of the generation operations of the existing coal/gas units at the Hudson and Mercer generating stations on June 1, 2017. The exact timing of the early retirement of these units will be reviewed for reliability impacts by PJM, and may be impacted by operational and other conditions that could subsequently arise.stations. The decision to retire the Hudson and Mercer units will havehad a material effect on PSEG’s and Power’s results of operations. Inoperations in 2016 and continued to adversely impact their results of operations in 2017. As of June 1, 2017, Power completed recognition of the third quarterincremental D&A of 2016, PSEG and Power recognized one-time pre-tax charges$938 million ($964 million in Energy Costs, Operation and Maintenance and Depreciation and Amortization of $62 million, $48 million and $4 million, respectively, related to coal inventory adjustments, capacity penalties, materials and supplies inventory reserve adjustments for parts that cannot be used at other generating units, employee-related severance benefits costs, construction work in progress impairments, and asset retirement obligation (ARO) adjustments, among other shut down items. In addition to these one-time charges, Power will recognize incremental Depreciation and Amortization during the remainder of 2016 of $568 million and $946 million into 2017total) due to the significant shortening of the expected economic useful lives of Hudson and Mercer. Additional employee-related salary continuanceDuring the first nine months of 2017, Energy Costs of $10 million and severanceO&M of $12 million were also incurred and other costs and various miscellaneous costs may also be incurred during the remaining period prior to retirement. Finally, in 2017. See Item 1. Note 3. Early Plant Retirements for additional information.
Power currently anticipates using the sites for alternative industrial activity. However, if Power determines not to use the sites for alternative industrial activity, the early retirement of the units at such sites would trigger investigation andobligations under certain environmental regulations, including possible remediation of identified environmental contamination.remediation. The amounts for any such environmental investigation or remediation are notneither currently probable ornor estimable but may be material. For additional information, including our estimated costs through 2017, see Item 1. Note 3. Early Plant Retirements.
The primary factors considered during our annual five-year strategic planning process that contributed to the decision to retire these units early include significant declines in revenues and margin caused by a sustained period of depressed wholesale power prices and reduced capacity factors caused by lower natural gas prices making coal generation less economically competitive than natural gas-fired generation. Despite experiencing recent warmer than normal weather in PJM this summer, Power did not experience the usual increase in electricity prices in PJM as it had in past hot summers. This trend has a further adverse economic impact to these units because they generally dispatch and earn energy margin on peak hot and cold days. In addition, the upcoming PJM capacity auction in May 2017 will be the first to require all generating units to meet the increased operating performance standards of PJM’s new capacity performance construct. Power determined that the costs to upgrade the existing units at the Hudson and Mercer stations to be able to comply with these higher reliability standards are too significant and not economic given current market conditions. 
In addition, PSEG and Power continue to monitor their other coal assets, including the Keystone Conemaugh and Bridgeport HarborConemaugh generating stations, to ensureassess their economic viability through the end of their designated useful lives.lives and their continued classification as held for use. The precise timing of a change in useful lives may be dependent upon events out of PSEG’s and Power’s control and may impact ourtheir ability to operate or maintain certain assets in the future. These generating stations may be impacted by factors such as environmental legislation, co-owner capital requirements and continued depressed wholesale power prices or capacity factors, among other things. Any early retirement or change in the classification as held for use of our otherremaining coal units before the end of their current estimated useful lives may have a material adverse impact on PSEG’s and Power’s future financial results.
Leveraged Lease ImpairmentsPortfolio
GenOn Energy, Inc. (GenOn), the parent company of REMA, and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on June 14, 2017. REMA was not included in the GenOn bankruptcy filing. GenOn is currently engaged in a balance sheet restructuring, which will take an undetermined time to complete. Although all lease payments are current, PSEG cannot predict the outcome of GenOn’s efforts to restructure its balance sheet and improve its liquidity. We continue to monitor the restructuring of GenOn and the possible related impact on REMA and continue to discuss the situation with GenOn.
During the thirdfirst quarter of 2016, Energy Holdings completed its annual review of estimated residual values embedded in the NRG REMA, LLC (REMA) leveraged leases. The outcome indicated that the revised residual value estimates were lower than the recorded residual values and the decline was deemed to be other than temporary2017, due to the adversecontinuing liquidity issues facing REMA, economic conditions experienced bychallenges facing coal generation in PJM, and based upon an ongoing review of available alternatives as discussed in Note 3. Early Plant Retirements, negatively impacting the economic outlookwell as discussions with REMA management, Energy Holdings recorded an additional $55 million pre-tax charge for its current best estimate of the leased assets. As a result, a pre-tax write-downloss relating to its REMA leveraged



lease receivables, which was reflected in Operating Revenues inRevenues. During the second quarter ended September 30, 2016, calculated by comparingof 2017, Energy Holdings recorded an additional $22 million pre-tax charge for its current best estimate of loss related to lease receivables due to collectability of payments ($15 million) and economics impacting the gross investment inresidual value ($7 million) of certain leased assets. PSEG continues to monitor any changes to REMA’s and GenOn’s status and potential impacts on Energy Holdings’ lease investments, which could include further write-downs of the leases before and after the revised residual estimates.values of Energy Holdings’ leveraged lease receivables. For additional information, see Item 1. Note 6. Financing Receivables. There can be no assurance that a continuation or worsening of the adverse economic conditions would not lead to additional write-downs at any of our other generation units in our leveraged lease portfolio, and such write-downs could be material.
Additional facilities in our leveraged lease portfolio include the Joliet facility, which hasand Powerton generating facilities. Similar to Shawville, Joliet was recently converted to natural gas. The coal-fired units at the Shawville generating facility are expected to return to service in the fall of 2016 with the ability to use natural gas. However, theseConverted natural gas units such as Shawville and Joliet may have higher operating costs and fuel consumption as well as longer start-up times compared to newer combined cycle gas units. AsPowerton is a result,coal-fired generating facility in Illinois. Each of these three facilities may not be as economically competitive as newer combined cycle gas units and could continue to be adversely impacted by the same economic conditions experienced by other less efficient natural gas and coal generation facilities, which could require Energy Holdings to write down the residual value of the leveraged leaseslease receivables associated with these facilities.  

REMA’s parent company, GenOn Energy, Inc. (GenOn), reported in August 2016 that it did not expect2017, we inspected and replaced baffle bolts as part of our strategy to have sufficient liquidityreplace baffle bolts at the Salem station.The unit was returned to repay their senior unsecured notes dueservice in June 2017. Although all lease payments are current, PSEG cannot predict the outcome of GenOn’s efforts to restructure its portfolio and improve its liquidity and the possible related impact on REMA. PSEG continues to monitor any changes to REMA’s and GenOn’s status and potential impacts on Energy Holdings’ lease investments, which could include further write-downs of the values of Energy Holdings’ leveraged leases.
Salem Operations
The previously announced bolt replacement at Salem Unit 1 was completed and the unit returned to service on July 30, 2016. We expect to continue to inspect and replace degraded bolts at both Salem units over the next several refueling outage cycles. We are participating with the Electric Power Research Institute, the Nuclear Energy Institute and other operators of similarly-designed pressurized water reactors in developing a strategy to maintain the long-term health of the reactor vessel internals. 
Extension of the Salem Unit 1 outage into July and an unplanned outage at Salem Unit 2 due to transformer issues reduced output from the Salem units in the third quarter, which was partially offset by increased production at our Hope Creek and Peach Bottom units. As a result, our nuclear capacity factor for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 88%.

Operational Excellence
We emphasize operational performance, exercising diligence in managing costs, while developing opportunities in both our competitive and regulated businesses. Flexibility in our generating fleet has allowed us to take advantage of opportunities in a rapidly evolving market as we remain diligent in managing costs.market. For the first nine months of 2016,2017, our
utility continued top decile performance in electric reliability,
total nuclear fleet achieved an average capacity factor of 95%,
diverse fuel mix and dispatch flexibility allowed us to generate approximately 40 terra-watt39 terawatt hours, while addressing fuel availability and price volatility and compensating for the extended outages at our Salem units, and
combined cycle fleet produced 1311 terawatt hours at an average capacityequivalent availability factor of 63%94%.
Financial Strength
Our financial strength is predicated on a solid balance sheet, positive operating cash flow and reasonable risk-adjusted returns on increased investment. Our financial position remained strong during the first nine months of 20162017 as we
had cash on hand of $450 million as of September 30, 2016,maintained sufficient liquidity,
maintained solid investment grade credit ratings, and
increased our indicative annual dividend for 20162017 to $1.64$1.72 per share.
We expect to be able to fund our planned capital requirements as described in Liquidity and Capital Resources, without the issuance of new equity.
Disciplined Investment
We utilize rigorous investment criteria when deploying capital and seek to invest in areas that complement our existing business and provide reasonable risk-adjusted returns. These areas include upgrading our energy infrastructure, responding to trends in environmental protection and providing new energy supplies in domestic markets with growing demand. In the first nine months of 2016,2017, we
made additional investments in transmission infrastructure projects,
began executingcontinued to execute our GSMP and continued executing Energy Strong and other existing BPU-approved utility programs, and
commencedcontinued construction of our Keys and Sewaren 7 generation projects for targeted commercial operation in 2018 and announced our plan to constructbegan construction of BH5 and commencefor targeted commercial operations in mid-2019, and
acquired three solar energy projects totaling 100 MW-direct current. Two of these projects are already in service in North Carolina and Colorado. The third project is in Colorado and expected to be in service by year end.mid-2019.
Future Outlook    
Our future success will depend on our ability to continue to maintain strong operational and financial performance in a slow-growing economy and a cost-constrained environment with low gas prices, to capitalize on or otherwise address appropriately regulatory and legislative



developments that impact our business and to respond to the issues and challenges described below. In order to do this, we must continue to:
focus on controlling costs while maintaining safety and reliability and complying with applicable standards and requirements,

successfully manage our energy obligations and re-contract our open supply positions in response to changes in demand,
successfully launch and grow our retail energy business, which complements our existing wholesale energy business,
execute our utility capital investment program, including our Energy Strong program, GSMP and other investments for growth that yield contemporaneous and reasonable risk-adjusted returns, while enhancing the resiliency of our infrastructure and maintaining the reliability of the service we provide to our customers,
effectively manage construction and start-up of our Keys, Sewaren 7, BH5 and other generation projects,
advocate for measures to ensure the implementation by PJM and FERC of market design and transmission planning rules that continue to promote fair and efficient electricity markets,
engage multiple stakeholders, including regulators, government officials, customers and investors, and
successfully operate the LIPA T&D system and manage LIPA’s fuel supply and generation dispatch obligations.
For 20162017 and beyond, the key issues, challenges and challengesopportunities we expect our business to confront include:
regulatory and political uncertainty, both with regard to future energy policy, design of energy and capacity markets, transmission policy and environmental regulation, as well as with respect to the outcome of any legal, regulatory or other proceeding, settlement, investigation or claim, applicable to us and/or the energy industry,
fair and timely rate relief from the BPU and FERC for recovery of costs and return on investments, including with respect to our distribution base rate case which mustproceeding to be filed with in 2017,
the BPU no later than November 1, 2017,potential for comprehensive tax reform, particularly in light of public statements by the current U.S. administration and key members of Congress,
uncertainty in the slowly improving national and regional economic recovery,performance, continuing customer conservation efforts, changes in energy usage patterns and evolving technologies, which impact customer behaviors and demand,
the potential for continued reductions in demand and sustained lower natural gas and electricity prices, both at market hubs and the locations where we operate,
the impact of lower natural gas prices and increasing environmental compliance costs on the competitiveness of our nuclear and remaining coal-fired generation plants, and the potential for retirement of such plants earlier than their current useful lives,
delays and other obstacles that might arise in connection with theensuring timely completion of construction of our T&D, generation and other development projects, including in connection with permittingobtaining required permits and regulatory approvals,
maintaining a diverse mix of fuels to mitigate risks associated with fuel price volatility and market demand cycles, and
FERC Staff’s continuing investigation of certain of Power’s New Jersey fossil generating unit bids in the PJM energy market.
Our primary investment opportunities are in two areas: our regulated utility business and our merchant power business. We continually assess a broad range of strategic options to maximize long-term stockholder value. In assessing our options, we consider a wide variety of factors, including the performance and prospects of our businesses; the views of investors, regulators and rating agencies; our existing indebtedness and restrictions it imposes; and tax considerations, among other things. Strategic options available to us include:
the acquisition, construction or disposition of transmission and distribution facilities and/or generation units,
the disposition or reorganization of our merchant generation business or other existing businesses or the acquisition or development of new businesses,
the expansion of our geographic footprint,



continued or expanded participation in solar, demand responseenergy efficiency and energy efficiencyrelated programs, and
investments in capital improvements and additions, including the installation of environmental upgrades and retrofits, improvements to system resiliency, modernizing existing infrastructure and participation in transmission projects through FERC’s “open window” solicitation process.
We continue to actively explore opportunities in the retail energy marketing business, which we believe would complement our existing wholesale marketing business. Our entry into the retail energy marketing business is subject to market conditions and regulatory approval, among other things.



There can be no assurance, however, that we will successfully develop and execute any of the strategic options noted above, or any additional options we may consider in the future. The execution of any such strategic plan may not have the expected benefits or may have unexpected adverse consequences.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
PSEG
Our results of operations are primarily comprised of the results of operations of our principal operating subsidiaries, PSE&G and Power, excluding charges related to intercompany transactions, which are eliminated in consolidation. For additional information on intercompany transactions, see Item 1. Note 18. Related-Party Transactions.
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2016 2015 2016 vs. 2015 2016 2015 2016 vs. 2015 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$2,450
 $2,688
 $(238) (9) $6,971
 $8,137
 $(1,166) (14) 
 Energy Costs866
 815
 51
 6
 2,326
 2,577
 (251) (10) 
 Operation and Maintenance776
 746
 30
 4
 2,215
 2,170
 45
 2
 
 Depreciation and Amortization231
 313
 (82) (26) 679
 960
 (281) (29) 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 
 
 9
 10
 (1) (10) 
 Other Income (Deductions)39
 33
 6
 18
 100
 135
 (35) (26) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments5
 30
 (25) (83) 25
 45
 (20) (44) 
 Interest Expense99
 96
 3
 3
 288
 291
 (3) (1) 
 Income Tax Expense188
 285
 (97) (34) 562
 869
 (307) (35) 
                  
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$2,263
 $2,450
 $(187) (8) $6,988
 $6,971
 $17
 
 
 Energy Costs638
 866
 (228) (26) 2,100
 2,326
 (226) (10) 
 Operation and Maintenance680
 776
 (96) (12) 2,100
 2,215
 (115) (5) 
 Depreciation and Amortization252
 231
 21
 9
 1,721
 679
 1,042
 N/A
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 
 
 11
 9
 2
 22
 
 Other Income (Deductions)56
 39
 17
 44
 178
 100
 78
 78
 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments5
 5
 
 
 9
 25
 (16) (64) 
 Interest Expense100
 99
 1
 1
 289
 288
 1
 
 
 Income Tax Expense252
 188
 64
 34
 340
 562
 (222) (40) 
                  
The following discussions for PSE&G and Power provide a detailed explanation of their respective variances.
PSE&G
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2016 2015 2016 vs. 2015 2016 2015 2016 vs. 2015 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$1,684
 $1,766
 $(82) (5) $4,746
 $5,234
 $(488) (9) 
 Energy Costs721
 740
 (19) (3) 1,979
 2,176
 (197) (9) 
 Operation and Maintenance376
 391
 (15) (4) 1,110
 1,171
 (61) (5) 
 Depreciation and Amortization137
 231
 (94) (41) 412
 712
 (300) (42) 
 Other Income (Deductions)21
 22
 (1) (5) 58
 57
 1
 2
 
 Interest Expense72
 67
 5
 7
 214
 203
 11
 5
 
 Income Tax Expense144
 137
 7
 5
 393
 398
 (5) (1) 
                  
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$1,509
 $1,684
 $(175) (10) $4,689
 $4,746
 $(57) (1) 
 Energy Costs535
 721
 (186) (26) 1,760
 1,979
 (219) (11) 
 Operation and Maintenance346
 376
 (30) (8) 1,064
 1,110
 (46) (4) 
 Depreciation and Amortization169
 137
 32
 23
 506
 412
 94
 23
 
 Other Income (Deductions)22
 21
 1
 5
 67
 58
 9
 16
 
 Interest Expense79
 72
 7
 10
 223
 214
 9
 4
 
 Income Tax Expense156
 144
 12
 8
 450
 393
 57
 15
 
                  
Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 as Compared to 20152016
Operating Revenues decreased $82$175 million due to changes in delivery, commodity, clause and other operating revenues.



Delivery Revenues increased $10 million due primarily to an increase in transmission revenues.
Transmission revenues were $34 million higher due to higher revenue requirements calculated through our transmission formula rate, primarily to recover required investments.
Gas distribution revenues increased $5 million due to a $1 million increase from the inclusion of Energy Strong in base rates, and $1 million increases in both GSMP collections and Green Program Recovery Charges (GPRC) and higher sales volumes.
Electric distribution revenues decreased $29 million due to a $38 million decrease due to lower sales volumes and lower GPRC of $6 million, partially offset by a $15 million increase from the inclusion of Energy Strong in base rates.
Commodity Revenue decreased $186 million as a result of lower Electric and Gas revenues. The changes in Commodity revenue for both electric and gas are entirely offset by the changes in Energy Costs. PSE&G earns no margin on the provision of BGS and BGSS to retail customers.
Electric commodity revenues decreased $176 million due primarily to a $153 million decrease in BGS revenues due to $97 million in lower sales volumes and $56 million from lower prices and $23 million of lower revenues from collections of Non-Utility Generation Charges (NGC).
Gas commodity revenues decreased $10 million due to lower BGSS sales prices of $22 million, partially offset by higher BGSS sales volumes of $12 million.
Clause Revenues increased $1 million due primarily to the return of $20 million to customers in 2016 of overcollections of Securitization Transition Charges (STC), partially offset by lower Societal Benefit Charges (SBC) of $12 million and a $6 million decrease in 2017 in Margin Adjustment Clause (MAC) revenues. The changes in the STC, SBC and MAC amounts are entirely offset by changes in the amortization of Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities and related costs in O&M, D&A and Interest Expense. PSE&G does not earn margin on STC, SBC or MAC collections.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs decreased $186 million. This is entirely offset by the change in Commodity Revenue.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $30 million, primarily due to a $17 million reduction in clause-related costs, $6 million in lower appliance service costs, $6 million of lower distribution corrective and preventative maintenance and a $5 million reduction in GPRC related costs, partially offset by a net increase of $4 million in certain operational expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization increased $32 million due primarily to an increase of $19 million in amortization of Regulatory Assets and a $14 million increase in depreciation due to additional plant in service.
Interest Expense increased $7 million due primarily to an increase of $5 million due to net debt issuances in 2016 and 2017 and a $2 million increase in other interest.
Income Tax Expense increased $12 million due primarily to uncertain tax positions and plant-related items.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 as Compared to 2016
Operating Revenues decreased $57 million due to changes in delivery, commodity, clause and other operating revenues.
Delivery Revenues increased $57$119 million due primarily to an increase in transmission revenues.
Transmission revenues were $50$116 million higher due to increased capitalhigher revenue requirements calculated through our transmission formula rate, primarily to recover required investments.
ElectricGas distribution revenues increased $8$29 million due primarily to $12a $14 million in higher sales volumes and $12 millionincrease due to the inclusion of Energy Strong in base rates, $8 million in higher Weather Normalization Clause (WNC) revenue, a $7 million increase due to the GSMP and higher GPRC of $3 million, partially offset by $3 million of lower Green Program Recovery Charges (GPRC)delivery volumes.
Electric distribution revenues decreased $26 million due to a $36 million decrease due to lower sales volumes and lower GPRC of $16 million.



Energy Strong in base rates.
Commodity Revenue decreased $19$219 million as a result of $14 million of lower Gas revenues and $5 million of lower Electric revenues partially offset by higher Gas revenues. The changes in Commodity revenue for both electric and gas and electric isare entirely offset withby the changechanges in Energy Costs. PSE&G earns no margin on the provision of BGSSBGS and BGSBGSS to retail customers.
GasElectric commodity revenues decreased $14 million due to $25 million of lower BGSS sales volumes, partially offset by $11 million in higher prices.
Electric revenues decreased $5$266 million due primarily to $17a $188 million decrease in BGS revenues due to $116 million in lower sales volumes and $72 million of lower prices, $64 million of lower revenues from collections of Non-Utility Generation Charges (NGC)NGC and a decrease of $14 million due to lower volumes of Non-Utility Generation (NUG) energy sold at lower prices. These decreases weresold.



Gas commodity revenues increased $47 million due primarily to $69 million of higher BGSS sales prices, partially offset by a $26$22 million increase in BGS revenues due to higherof lower sales volumes.
Clause Revenues decreased $121increased $41 million due primarily to lower Securitization Transition Charges (STC)the 2016 return to customers of $118 million. The$50 million of overcollections of STC, reduction wasand higher MAC revenues of $2 million in 2017, partially offset by a result$12 million decrease in collections of rate reductions due to the completion of securitization collections in 2015.SBC. The changes in the STC, MAC and SBC amounts are entirely offset by decreaseschanges in the amortization of Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities and related costs in O&M, Depreciation and AmortizationD&A and Interest Expense. PSE&G does not earn margin on STC, MAC or SBC collections.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs decreased $19$219 million. This is entirely offset by the change in Commodity Revenue.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $15$46 million, of which the most significant components were
a $23 decreases of $17 million net reduction in distribution corrective and preventative maintenance, $14 million in appliance service costs, related to various clause mechanisms, including SBC$11 million in clause-related costs and STC, and$11 million in GPRC and
a $2 million decreasein pension and OPEB costs, net of capitalized amounts,
partially offset by a $10 million net increase of $10 million in operating expenses, including increases in appliance service costs, gas distribution costs and electric distribution corrective maintenance.certain operational expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization decreasedincreased $94 million due primarily to a decreasean increase of $114$51 million in amortization of Regulatory Assets primarily asand a result of the completion of the amortization of the securitization charges in 2015 (which is completely offset in STC Revenues), partially offset by an $18$43 million increase in depreciation due to additional plant in service.
Interest ExpenseOther Income and (Deductions) increased $5$9 million due primarily to an increase of $7 million in allowance for funds used during construction and a $3 million increase in realized gains on Rabbi Trust investments, partially offset by a net $1 million decrease in Solar Loan interest.
Interest Expense increased $9 million due primarily to an increase of $16 million due to net debt issuances in 20152016 and 2016,2017, partially offset by a $2$7 million decrease due to the redemption of securitization debtpredominantly driven by a reduction in 2015.clause interest.
Income Tax Expense increased $7$57 million due primarily to higher pre-tax income partially offset by plant-related items and changes in uncertain tax positions.
Nine
Power
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2017 2016
 2017 vs. 2016 2017 2016 2017 vs. 2016 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$873
 $1,075
 $(202) (19) $3,086
 $3,102
 $(16) (1) 
 Energy Costs357
 462
 (105) (23) 1,461
 1,481
 (20) (1) 
 Operation and Maintenance227
 289
 (62) (21) 711
 807
 (96) (12) 
 Depreciation and Amortization76
 86
 (10) (12) 1,191
 245
 946
 N/A
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 
 
 11
 9
 2
 22
 
 Other Income (Deductions)35
 17
 18
 N/A
 105
 41
 64
 N/A
 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments5
 5
 
 
 9
 25
 (16) (64) 
 Interest Expense12
 24
 (12) (50) 41
 66
 (25) (38) 
 Income Tax Expense (Benefit)98
 90
 8
 9
 (80) 208
 (288) N/A
 
                  
Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 as Compared to 20152016
Operating Revenues decreased $488$202 million due to changes in delivery, commodity, clausegeneration and other operatinggas supply revenues.
DeliveryGeneration Revenues increased $116decreased $200 million due primarily to an increase in transmission revenues.
Transmission revenues were $152 million higher due to increased capital investments.
Electric distribution revenues decreased $30 million due primarily to lower GPRCa decrease of $42 million and a $4 million decrease due to lower sales volumes partially offset by $16 million increase due to the inclusion of Energy Strong in base rates.
Gas distribution revenues decreased $6 million due primarily to $75 million of lower delivery volumes and lower GPRC of $7$110 million due to lower sales volumes from warmer winter weather. These decreases were almost entirely offset by $64MTM losses in 2017 as compared to MTM gains in 2016. Of this amount, $98 million was due to changes in higher Weather Normalization Clause revenueforward prices and a $12 million increasewas due to the inclusion of Energy Strong in base rates effective September 1, 2015.greater gains on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement this year as compared to last year,
Commodity Revenue decreased $197 million as a result of lower Gas and Electric revenues. Commodity revenue for both gas and electric is entirely offset with decreased Energy Costs. PSE&G earns no margin on the provision of BGSS and BGS to retail customers.
Gas revenues decreased $108 million due primarily to lower BGSS sales volumes.
Electric revenues decreased $89 million due primarily to $43 million of lower revenues from collections of NGC, a decrease of $31$83 million in electricity sold under our BGS contracts due to lower volumes and lower prices, and
a decrease of NUG$25 million in energy sold and a $15 million or 1% decreasesales in BGS revenuesthe PJM region due primarily to lower sales volumes.generation volumes and lower average realized prices,



Clause Revenues decreased $402 million due primarily to lower STC of $370 million, lower SBC of $38 million and $9 million of lower SPRC, partially offset by higher Margin Adjustment Clause (MAC) revenue of $15 million. The STC reduction is a result of rate reductions due to the completion of securitization collections in 2015. The changes in the STC, SBC, SPRC and MAC amounts are entirely offset by decreases in the amortization of Regulatory Assets and related costs in O&M, Depreciation and Amortization and Interest Expense. PSE&G does not earn margin on STC, SBC, SPRC or MAC collections.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs decreased $197 million. This is entirely offset by the change in Commodity Revenue.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $61 million, of which the most significant components were
a $95 million net reduction in costs related to various clause mechanisms, including SBC, SPRC, STC and MAC, and GPRC, and
a $10 million decrease in pension and OPEB costs, net of capitalized amounts,
partially offset by $10 million of storm insurance recovery proceeds received in 2015,
an $8 million increase in electric distribution corrective maintenance,
a $5 million increase in vegetation management,
a $5 million increase in transmission related maintenance and
a $16 million increase in operating expenses, including $3 million increases related to both appliance service costs and gas distribution costs.
Depreciation and Amortization decreased $300 million due to a decrease of $353 million in amortization of Regulatory Assets primarily as a result of the completion of the amortization of the securitization charges in 2015 (which is completely offset in STC Revenues), partially offset by a $49 million increase in depreciation due to additional plant in service.
Interest Expense increased $11 million due primarily to an increase of $20 million due to net debt issuances in 2015 and 2016, partially offset by a $10 million decrease due to the redemption of securitization debt in 2015.
Income Tax Expense decreased $5 million due primarily to uncertain tax positions, plant-related and other flow through items, partially offset by higher pre-tax income.



Power
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2016 2015
 2016 vs. 2015 2016 2015 2016 vs. 2015 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$1,075
 $1,096
 $(21) (2) $3,102
 $3,846
 $(744) (19) 
 Energy Costs462
 367
 95
 26
 1,481
 1,669
 (188) (11) 
 Operation and Maintenance289
 263
 26
 10
 807
 748
 59
 8
 
 Depreciation and Amortization86
 75
 11
 15
 245
 226
 19
 8
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 3
 
 
 9
 11
 (2) (18) 
 Other Income (Deductions)17
 11
 6
 55
 41
 77
 (36) (47) 
 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments5
 30
 (25) (83) 25
 45
 (20) (44) 
 Interest Expense24
 30
 (6) (20) 66
 94
 (28) (30) 
 Income Tax Expense90
 139
 (49) (35) 208
 445
 (237) (53) 
                  
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 as Compared to 2015
Operating Revenues decreased $21 million due to changes in generation, gas supply and other revenues.
Generation Revenues decreased $23 million due primarily to
a decrease of $73 million in energy sales volumes and lower average realized prices, primarily in the PJM region, and
a decrease of $24 million in capacity revenue, primarily in the PJM region,
partially offset by a net increase of $44$18 million in electricity sold under non-BGS wholesale load contracts in the PJM and NE regions due to higher volumes sold partially offset by lower average prices, and
an increase of $24 million in electricity sold under our BGS contracts due primarily to higher volumes as a result of warmer weather,capacity revenue and electricity sold under wholesale load contracts at higher average prices, coupled with higher average prices.new solar projects.
Gas Supply Revenues decreased $2 million due to lower MTM gains in 2017 as compared to 2016.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs represent the cost of generation, which includes fuel costs for generation as well as purchased energy in the market, and gas purchases to meet Power’s obligation under its BGSS contract with PSE&G. Energy Costs increased $95decreased $105 million due to
Generation costs decreased $108 million due primarily to

Generation costs increased $93a net decrease of $59 million due to
a $62 million charge charges associated with the announced early retirement of the coal/gas Mercer and Hudson generation units announced in October 2016, primarily related to a coal inventory write-down, partially offset by additional retirement costs incurred in 2017,
a net decrease of $57$26 million due primarily to lower natural gas costs reflecting lower volumes,
an increasea net decrease of $32$11 million primarily due to lower congestion costs in PJM due to lower congestion rates coupled with less congestion volumes, and
a decrease of $8 million due to MTM lossesgains in 20162017 as compared to MTM losses in 2016.
Gas costs increased $3 million due mainly to a net increase of $2 million related to sales to third parties, of which $5 million was due to higher average gas costs, partially offset by $3 million due to lower volumes sold.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $62 million due primarily to
a $51 million decrease at our fossil plants, due to the retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units on June 1, 2017, and
a $10 million net decrease related to our nuclear plants due primarily to lower labor-related costs.
Depreciation and Amortization decreased$10 milliondue primarily to
$19 million of lower depreciation due to the retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units,
partially offset by $4 million of increased depreciation due to the accelerated retirement date at Bridgeport Harbor Station unit 3 (BH3),
$3 million of higher depreciation due to new solar projects, and
a $2 million increase due to additional nuclear plant placed into service.
Other Income (Deductions) increased $18 million due primarily to higher net realized gains in 2015.the NDT Fund.
Interest Expense decreased $12 million due primarily to
a $7 million decrease due to higher interest capitalized for the construction of three new fossil stations: BH5, Sewaren 7 and Keys, and
a $5 million decrease due to debt maturities in September 2016.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) reflected anincreased tax expense of $8 million due primarily to changes in the manufacturing deduction and higher pre-tax income in 2017.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 as Compared to 2016
Operating Revenuesdecreased$16 million due to changes in generation and gas supply revenues.
Generation Revenues decreased $101 million due primarily to
a net decrease of $115 million in energy sales in the PJM and New England regions due primarily to lower average realized prices,
a decrease of $91 million in electricity sold under our BGS contracts due to lower volumes and lower prices,
a net decrease of $11 million in operating reserves in the PJM region, and
a charge of $10 million due to an increase in the FERC reserve accrual related to the PJM bidding matter see Item 1. Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,



partially offset by an increase of $86 million due to lower MTM losses in 2017 as compared to 2016. Of this amount, $25$110 million was due to lower gains on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement this year as compared to last year and
an increase of $13 million due to increases in purchases of renewable energy credits and energy to serve load contracts,
partially offset by a decrease of $20$24 million due to changes in forward power prices.
a net increase of $31 million due primarily to lower natural gas costs reflecting lower average realized prices.higher volumes of electricity sold under wholesale load contracts in the NE region, and
an increase of $10 million due to new solar projects.
Operation and MaintenanceGas Supply Revenuesincreased increased $26$84 million due primarily to
$48 millionan increase of charges related to the early retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units,
partially offset by a net decrease of $18 million due to the timing of a planned outage at our 50%-owned Peach Bottom nuclear plant.



Depreciation and Amortization increased $11 million due primarily to
a $7 million increase due primarily to a higher nuclear asset base, and
$4 million of accelerated depreciation on asset retirement costs from previously retired assets at the Hudson and Mercer plants.
Other Income (Deductions) increased $6 million due primarily to lower net realized losses from the NDT Fund in 2016.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments decreased $25 million due to lower impairments of equity securities in the NDT Fund in 2016.
Interest Expense decreased $6 million due primarily to higher capitalized interest in 2016.
Income Tax Expense decreased $49 million in 2016 due primarily to lower pre-tax income.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 as Compared to 2015
Operating Revenuesdecreased$744 million due to changes in generation, gas supply and other revenues.
Generation Revenues decreased $497 million due primarily to
a decrease of $213 million in energy sales volumes in the PJM, NE and New York (NY) regions due primarily to milder weather and lower average realized prices,
a decrease of $166 million due to MTM losses in 2016 as compared to MTM gains in 2015. Of this amount, $127 million was due to higher gains on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement this year compared to last year. Also contributing to the decrease were lower MTM gains of $39 million due to minor changes in forward power prices this year compared to last year,
a net decrease of $113 million primarily in the PJM region due to lower capacity revenue resulting from the retirement of older peaking units in June 2015, coupled with lower operating reserve revenue, and
a net decrease of $10 million in electricity sold under our BGS contracts due primarily to lower volumes as a result of milder weather, partially offset by higher average prices.

Gas Supply Revenuesdecreased $248 million due primarily to
a decrease of $241$45 million in sales under the BGSS contract substantially comprised of lower sales volumes due primarily to warmer average temperatures in the 2016 winter heating season, coupled with lowerhigher average sales prices, and
a net decreasean increase of $7$25 million inrelated to sales to third party customers,parties, of which $45$52 million was due to lowerhigher average sales prices, partially offset by $38$27 million of higherlower volumes sold.sold, and
a net increase of $14 million due to MTM gains in 2017 as compared to MTM losses in 2016.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs represent the cost of generation, which includes fuel costs for generation as well as purchased energy in the market, and gas purchases to meet Power’s obligation under its BGSS contract with PSE&G. Energy Costs decreased$188 $20 million due to

Generation costsdecreased $67decreased $76 million due primarily to
a net decrease of $57 million primarily due to lower fuelcongestion costs of $287 million reflectingin PJM due to lower average realized prices for natural gas and the utilization of lowercongestion rates coupled with less congestion volumes, of fuel,
partially offset by higher congestion costs in PJM of $137 million, mainly as a result of credits received in the prior yeartransmission charges due to extremely cold winter weather,higher rates,
a $62net decrease of $49 million chargedue to charges associated with the announced early retirement of the Mercer and Hudson units in 2016, primarily related to a coal inventory write-down partially offset by additional retirement costs incurred in 2016,
partially offset by higher fuel costs of $57$12 million reflecting higher average realized prices for natural gas coupled with the utilization of higher volumes of coal, partially offset by the utilization of lower volumes of gas and oil,
a net increase of $15$10 million primarily due to an increase in energy purchase volumes in the NE region to serve load obligations, and
an increase of $9 million due to lowerMTM losses in 2017 as compared to MTM gains in 2016.
Gas costsincreased $56 million due mainly to
an increase of $32 million related to sales under the BGSS contract due to higher average gas costs, and
an increase of $24 million related to sales to third parties, of which $48 million was due to higher average gas costs, partially offset by a $24 million decrease in volumes sold.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $96 million due primarily to
a $71 million decrease at our fossil plants, due primarily to the retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units and higher planned outage costs in 2016 as compared to 2015. Of this amount, $102017,
a $20 million wasnet decrease related to our nuclear plants due primarily to lower labor-related costs and outage costs, and
an $8 million legal accrual for environmental expenses recorded in 2016,
partially offset by $3 million of costs related to new solar plants placed into service since September 2016.
Depreciation and Amortization increased$946 milliondue primarily to
$914 million of higher depreciation due to lowerthe early retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units,
$11 million of increased depreciation due to the accelerated retirement date at BH3,
$9 million of higher depreciation due to new solar projects, and
a $9 million increase due to additional nuclear plant placed into service.
Other Income (Deductions) increased $64 million due primarily to $57 million of higher net realized gains on positions reclassified toin the NDT Fund and $3 million of higher net realized upon settlement this year compared to last year.gains in the Rabbi Trust Fund.



Gas costsdecreased $121 million mainly related to
a decrease of $142 million related to sales under the BGSS contract due primarily to lower volumes sold due to warmer average temperatures during the 2016 winter heating season and lower average gas costs,
partially offset by a net increase of $21 million related to sales to third parties due primarily to an increase in volumes sold.
Operation and Maintenance increased $59 million due primarily to
$145 million of insurance recoveries received in 2015 related to Superstorm Sandy,
$48 million of charges related to early retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units,
partially offset by a net decrease of $75 million related to our fossil plants, largely due to higher costs incurred in 2015 for our planned major outages at the Bethlehem Energy Center and Bergen generating plants, and
a net decrease of $58 million related to our nuclear plants due primarily to a planned outage at our 100%-owned Hope Creek plant and our 50%-owned Peach Bottom plant in 2015, partly offset in 2016 by an extended refueling outage at our 57%-owned Salem Unit 1 plant.
Depreciation and Amortization increased$19 milliondue primarily to
a $12 million increase due primarily to a higher nuclear asset base,
$4 million of accelerated depreciation on asset retirement costs from previously retired assets at the Hudson and Mercer plants, and
$3 million of higher depreciation due to new solar projects.
Other Income (Deductions) decreased $36 million due primarily to $28 million of insurance recoveries received in 2015 related to Superstorm Sandy and lower net realized gains from the NDT Fund in 2016.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments decreased $20$16 million due to lower impairments of equity securities in the NDT Fund in 2016.2017.
Interest Expense decreased $28$25 million due primarily to
a $16 million decrease due to higher interest capitalized interestfor the construction of three new fossil stations: BH5, Sewaren 7 and Keys, and
a net $7 million decrease due to debt maturities in September 2016, and the maturity of $300 million of 5.50% Senior Notes in December 2015, partially offset by thea debt issuance of $700 million of 3.00% Senior Notes in June 2016.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) decreased $237$288 million in 20162017 due primarily to lowera pre-tax income.loss in 2017 as compared to pre-tax income in 2016.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following discussion of our liquidity and capital resources is on a consolidated basis, noting the uses and contributions, where material, of our two direct major operating subsidiaries.
Operating Cash Flows
We expect our operating cash flows combined with cash on hand and financing activities to be sufficient to fund planned capital expenditures and shareholder dividend payments.
For the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, our operating cash flow decreased $46727 million as compared to the same period in 2015.2016. The net change was due primarily to the net changes from PSE&G and Power as discussed below.below as well as net tax payments at PSEG and its other subsidiaries.
PSE&G
PSE&G’s operating cash flow decreased $1178 million from $1,5181,401 million to $1,4011,393 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, as compared to the same period in 20152016, due primarily to lower tax refunds and a decrease of $113$49 million due to a change in regulatory deferrals, a $64 million decrease due to higher vendor payments and a decrease due to the completion of securitization collections in 2015. These amounts were partially offset by higher earnings and higher tax refunds in 2016.earnings.
Power
Power’s operating cash flow decreased $29811 million from $1,5581,260 million to $1,2601,249 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, as compared to the same period in 2015,2016, due primarily due to tax payments in 2017 as compared to tax refunds in 2016 and lower earnings, partially offset by a $140$68 million decrease from fuels, materials and supplies, and a $146 million increase in margin deposit requirements partially offset byand a reduction in tax payments.

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counterparty receivables.
Short-Term Liquidity
PSEG meets its short-term liquidity requirements, as well as those of Power, primarily with cash and through the issuance of commercial paper. PSE&G maintains its own separate commercial paper program to meet its short-term liquidity requirements. Each commercial paper program is fully back-stopped by its own separate credit facilities.
We continually monitor our liquidity and seek to add capacity as needed to meet our liquidity requirements. Each of our credit facilities is restricted as to availability and use to the specific companies as listed below; however, if necessary, the PSEG facilities can also be used to support our subsidiaries’ liquidity needs.
Our total credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 20162017 were as follows:
         
 Company/Facility As of September 30, 2016 
 
Total
Facility
 Usage 
Available
Liquidity
 
   Millions 
 PSEG $1,000
 $265
 $735
 
 PSE&G 600
 14
 586
 
 Power 2,553
 205
 2,348
 
 Total $4,153
 $484
 $3,669
 
         
         
 Company/Facility As of September 30, 2017 
 
Total
Facility
 Usage 
Available
Liquidity
 
   Millions 
 PSEG $1,500
 $215
 $1,285
 
 PSE&G 600
 15
 585
 
 Power 2,100
 182
 1,918
 
 Total $4,200
 $412
 $3,788
 
         
As of September 30, 2016,2017, our credit facility capacity was in excess of our projected maximum liquidity requirements over our 12 month planning horizon. Our maximum liquidity requirements are based on stress scenarios that incorporate changes in commodity prices and the potential impact of Power losing its investment grade credit rating from S&P or Moody’s, which would represent a three level downgrade from its current S&P andor Moody’s ratings. In the event of a deterioration of Power’s

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credit rating certain of Power’s agreements allow the counterparty to demand further performance assurance. The potential additional collateral that we would be required to post under these agreements if Power were to lose its investment grade credit rating was approximately $807$899 million and $864$783 million as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. The early retirement of Power’s Hudson and Mercer coal/gas generation units is not expected to have a material impact on Power’s debt covenant ratios or its ability to obtain credit facilities. See Item 1. Note 3. Early Plant Retirements.
As of September 30, 2016, PSEG’s credit facilities are primarily available to back-stop its Commercial Paper Program under which PSEG had $255 million outstanding. PSE&G’s credit facility primary use is to support its Commercial Paper Program under which as of September 30, 2016, no amounts were outstanding. Most of our credit facilities expire in 2019 and 2020.
For additional information, see Item 1.Note1. Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities.
Long-Term Debt Financing
During the next twelve months, PSEG has a floating rate $500 million term loan maturing in November 2017. PSE&G has $400 million of 5.30% Medium-Term Notes maturing in May 2018 and $350 million of 2.30% Medium-Term Notes maturing in September 2018.
For a discussion of our long-term debt transactionsissuances and maturities during 2016,2017, see Item 1. Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities.
Common Stock Dividends
On July 19, 2016,18, 2017, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly$0.43 dividend of $0.41 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2016.2017. This reflects an indicative annual dividend rate of $1.64$1.72 per share. We expect to continue to pay cash dividends on our common stock; however, the declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of our common stock will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of our businesses, alternate investment opportunities, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant. For additional information related to cash dividends on our common stock, see Item 1. Note 16.Note16. Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Dividends.
Credit Ratings
If the rating agencies lower or withdraw our credit ratings, such revisions may adversely affect the market price of our securities and serve to materially increase our cost of capital and limit access to capital. Credit Ratings shown are for securities that we typically issue. Outlooks are shown for Corporate Credit Ratings (S&P) and Issuer Credit Ratings (Moody’s) and can be Stable, Negative, or Positive. There is no assurance that the ratings will continue for any given period of time or that they will not be revised by the rating agencies, if, in their respective judgments, circumstances warrant. Each rating given by an agency should be evaluated independently of the other agencies’ ratings. The ratings should not be construed as an indication to buy, hold or sell any security.
In January 2016,April 2017, S&P published updated research reports onand affirmed the ratings and outlooks of PSEG and PSE&G and the existing ratings and outlooks were unchanged.&G. In June 2016, Moody’s published credit opinions on Power and PSE&G and the existing ratings and outlooks were

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unchanged. In June 2016,2017, S&P published an updated research report on Power and the existing rating and outlook wereremained unchanged. In September 2016,July 2017, Moody’s published an updated research report on PSEGupgraded PSEG’s senior unsecured rating to Baa1 from Baa2 and revised its outlook to Stable from Positive. Also in July, Moody’s affirmed the existing ratingratings at PSE&G and outlook were unchanged.Power.
       
   Moody’s (A) S&P (B) 
 PSEG     
 Outlook PositiveStable Stable
Senior NotesBaa1BBB 
 Commercial Paper P2 A2 
 PSE&G     
 Outlook Stable Stable 
 Mortgage Bonds Aa3 A 
 Commercial Paper P1 A2 
 Power     
 Outlook Stable Stable 
 Senior Notes Baa1 BBB+ 
       
(A)Moody’s ratings range from Aaa (highest) to C (lowest) for long-term securities and P1 (highest) to NP (lowest) for short-term securities.
(B)S&P ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) for long-term securities and A1 (highest) to D (lowest) for short-term securities. The Corporate Credit Rating outlook does not apply to PSEG’s or PSE&G’s Commercial Paper Rating or PSE&G’s Mortgage Bond rating.


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CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
We expect that all of our capital requirements over the next three years will come from a combination of internally generated funds and external debt financing. There were no material changes to our projected capital expenditures at Power and Services as compared to amounts disclosed in our 20152016 Form 10-K.
PSEG
In July 2016, PSEG partnered with Vectren Corporation on a FERC 1000 proposal to construct, own and operate a twenty mile, 345 kilovolt transmission line in the midwest region served by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). MISO estimated the project would cost approximately $60 million and would go in service in 2021. MISO is expected to select a proposal in December 2016. This project is not included in PSEG’s projected capital expenditures.    
PSE&G
PSE&G increased its estimate of its capital expenditure program as reported in our 2015 Form 10-K by approximately $300 million from $8.3 billion to $8.6 billion primarily to address new business requests and replace aging equipment and infrastructure.   
In August 2016, PSE&G filed a petition with the BPU requesting approval of the $268 million investment and an associated cost recovery mechanism to develop a project where PSE&G would rebuild New Jersey Transit’s Mason substation and related facilities in Kearny, NJ. This is not included in PSE&G’s projected capital expenditures.
On October 20, 2016, PSE&G submitted a settlement agreement to the BPU providing for an extension of the existing landfill/brownfield solar program to construct up to 33 MW of grid connected facilities with projected capital expenditures of approximately $80 million through May 2020. This extension is pending approval by the BPU. This is not included in PSE&G’s projected capital expenditures.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, PSE&G made capital expenditures of $2,035$2,118 million, primarily for transmission and distributionT&D system reliability. This does not include expenditures for cost of removal, net of salvage, of $109$72 million, which are included in operating cash flows.
In July 2017, PSE&G filed a petition with the BPU for a GSMP II program, requesting extension of our gas system modernization program through which PSE&G has proposed investing up to $540 million per year beginning in 2019 to continue to modernize our gas system. Under this proposed program, PSE&G plans to replace up to 1,250 miles of gas mains and associated service lines. This is not included in PSE&G’s projected capital expenditures.
Power
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, Power made capital expenditures of $767$779 million, excluding $156124 million for nuclear fuel, primarily related to our Keys, Sewaren 7, BH5 and other generation projects.


ACCOUNTING MATTERS
For information related to recent accounting matters, see Item 1. Note 2. Recent Accounting Standards.


ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The risk inherent in our market-risk sensitive instruments and positions is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in commodity prices, equity security prices and interest rates as discussed in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. It is our policy to use derivatives to manage risk consistent with business plans and prudent practices. We have a Risk Management Committee comprised of executive officers who utilize a risk oversight function to ensure compliance with our corporate policies and risk management practices.
Additionally, we are exposed to counterparty credit losses in the event of non-performance or non-payment. We have a credit management process, which is used to assess, monitor and mitigate counterparty exposure. In the event of non-performance or non-payment by a major counterparty, there may be a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or net cash flows.
Commodity Contracts
The availability and price of energy-related commodities are subject to fluctuations from factors such as weather, environmental policies, changes in supply and demand, state and federal regulatory policies, market rules and other events. To reduce price risk caused by market fluctuations, we enter into supply contracts and derivative contracts, including forwards, futures, swaps and options with approved counterparties. These contracts, in conjunction with physical sales and other services, help reduce risk and optimize the value of owned electric generation capacity.
Value-at-Risk (VaR) Models
VaR represents the potential losses, under normal market conditions, for instruments or portfolios due to changes in market factors, for a specified time period and confidence level. We estimate VaR across our commodity businesses.
MTM VaR consists of MTM derivatives that are economic hedges, some of which qualify for hedge accounting.hedges. The MTM VaR calculation does not include market risks associated with activities that are subject to accrual accounting, primarily our generating facilities and some load serving activities.
The VaR models used are variance/covariance models adjusted for the change of positions with 95% and 99.5% confidence levels and a one-day holding period for the MTM activities. The models assume no new positions throughout the holding periods; however, we actively manage our portfolio.
From July through September 2016,2017, MTM VaR remained relatively stable between a low of $11$5 million toand a high of $16$9 million at the 95% confidence level. The range of VaR was narrower for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 as compared with the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.



       
   MTM VaR 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 
   Millions 
 95% Confidence Level, Loss could exceed VaR one day in 20 days     
 Period End $11
 $24
 
 Average for the Period $13
 $17
 
 High $16
 $40
 
 Low $11
 $8
 
 99.5% Confidence Level, Loss could exceed VaR one day in 200 days     
 Period End $17
 $38
 
 Average for the Period $21
 $26
 
 High $25
 $63
 
 Low $17
 $12
 
       
       
   MTM VaR 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 
   Millions 
 95% Confidence Level, Loss could exceed VaR one day in 20 days     
 Period End $8
 $26
 
 Average for the Period $7
 $16
 
 High $9
 $32
 
 Low $5
 $10
 
 99.5% Confidence Level, Loss could exceed VaR one day in 200 days     
 Period End $13
 $40
 
 Average for the Period $11
 $25
 
 High $15
 $51
 
 Low $8
 $16
 
       
See Item 1. Note 11. Financial Risk Management Activities for a discussion of credit risk.

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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
PSEG, PSE&G and Power
We have established and maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported and is accumulated and communicated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of each respective company, as appropriate, by others within the entities to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We have established a disclosure committee which includes several key management employees and which reports directly to the CFO and CEO of each of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, Public Service ElectricPSEG, PSE&G and Gas Company and PSEG Power LLC.Power. The committee monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of these disclosure controls and procedures. The CFO and CEO of each of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, Public Service ElectricPSEG, PSE&G and Gas Company and PSEG Power LLC have evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures and, based on this evaluation, have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures at each respective company were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by the report.
Internal Controls
PSEG, PSE&G and Power
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter of 20162017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, each registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are party to various lawsuits and regulatory matters in the ordinary course of business. For additional information regarding material legal proceedings, including updates to information reported in Item 3 of Part I of the 20152016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, see Part I, Item 1. Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities and Item 5. Other Information.
Ewing Explosion
In February 2014, pursuant to an existing contract, PSE&G assigned Henkels and McCoy (Henkels) to replace the electrical service at a home in the South Fork Townhouse Community in Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. In March 2014, after Henkels began work to install new electric service, a gas explosion occurred in the townhouse community resulting in damage to numerous properties, personal injuries and one fatality.
Twenty-two lawsuits have been filed to date relating to the gas explosion, of which PSE&G was named as a defendant in nineteen cases. To date, six of these cases have resolved through private negotiations and/or mediation. In one of the remaining pending matters, plaintiffs representing the estate of the decedent are seeking damages under the New Jersey Wrongful Death Act and the New Jersey Survivors Act as well as punitive damages. PSE&G has denied all allegations of liability. We intend to continue to vigorously defend these lawsuits. At this stage of the litigation, we are unable to determine or predict the ultimate outcome of any of the remaining lawsuits.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
There are no additional Risk Factors toThe discussion of our business and operations in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be added to those disclosedread together with the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A of our 20152016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, which describe various risks and uncertainties that could have a material adverse impact on our business, prospects, financial position, results of operations or cash flows and could cause results to differ materially from those expressed elsewhere in this report. Except as discussed below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in the above-referenced filings as of September 30, 2017.




Cybersecurity attacks or intrusions could adversely impact our businesses.
Cybersecurity threats to the U.S. energy market infrastructure are increasing in sophistication, magnitude and frequency. We rely on information technology systems that utilize sophisticated digital systems and network infrastructure to operate our generation, transmission and distribution systems. We also store sensitive data, intellectual property and proprietary or personally identifiable information regarding our business, employees, shareholders, customers and vendors on our systems and conduct power marketing and hedging activities. In addition, the operation of our business is dependent upon the information technology systems of third parties, including our vendors, regulators, RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs), among others. Our and third-party information technology systems may be vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks involving domestic or foreign sources. A cybersecurity attack may also leverage such information technology to cause disruptions at a third party. Cybersecurity impacts to our operations include:
disruption of the operation of our assets and the power grid,
theft of confidential company, employee, shareholder, vendor or customer information, which may cause us to be in breach of certain covenants and contractual obligations, 
general business system and process interruption or compromise, including preventing us from servicing our customers, collecting revenues or the ability to record, process and/or report financial information correctly, and
breaches of vendors’ infrastructures where our confidential information is stored.
We have experienced and expect to continue to experience actual or attempted cyber-attacks on our information technology systems; however, none of these incidents has had a material impact on our operations or financial condition. If a significant cybersecurity event or breach should occur within our company or with one of our material vendors, we could be exposed to significant loss of revenue, material repair costs to intellectual and physical property, significant fines and penalties for non-compliance with existing laws and regulations, significant litigation costs, increased costs to finance our businesses, reputational damage and loss of confidence from our customers, regulators, investors, vendors and employees. Similarly, a significant cybersecurity event or breach experienced by a competitor, regulatory authority, RTO, ISO, or vendor could also materially impact our business and results of operations via enhanced legal and regulatory requirements. For a discussion of state and federal cybersecurity regulatory requirements and information regarding our cybersecurity program, see Part 1, Item 1. Regulatory Issues in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and Item 5. Other Information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The market for cybersecurity insurance is relatively new and coverage available for cybersecurity events may evolve as the industry matures. While we maintain insurance relating to cybersecurity events, such insurance is subject to a number of exclusions and may be insufficient to offset any losses, costs or damage we experience.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table indicates our common share repurchases in the open market to satisfy obligations under various equity compensation awards during the third quarter of 20162017.
      
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
 July 1 - July 31
 $
 
 August 1 - August 31167,430
 $45.21
 
 September 1- September 3043,000
 $42.85
 
      
      
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
 July 1 - July 31
 $
 
 August 1 - August 31135,277
 $45.25
 
 September 1- September 30
 $
 
      




ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Certain information reported in the 20152016 Annual Report on Form 10-K is updated below. Additionally, certain information is provided for new matters that have arisen subsequent to the filing of the 20152016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Quarterly ReportsReport on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 20162017 and June 30, 2016.2017. References are to the related pages on the Forms 10-K and 10-Q as printed and distributed.
Employee Relations
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 15. In 2016, six of our eight labor unions ratified extensions of their collective bargaining agreements with us, with expiration dates from 2019 to 2021. In 2017, each of the remaining two unions ratified extensions of their collective bargaining agreements with us with expiration dates in 2021 and 2022.
Federal Regulation
FERC
Capacity Market Issues-PJMEnergy Clearing Prices/Price Formation Initiatives
December 31, 20152016 Form 10-K page 17,16 and March 31, 20162017 Form 10-Q on page 7076. Energy clearing prices in the markets in which we operate are generally based on bids submitted by generating units. Under FERC-approved market rules, bids are subject to price caps and mitigation rules applicable to certain generation units. FERC rules also govern the overall design of these markets. At present, all units within a delivery zone receive a clearing price based on the bid of the marginal unit (i.e. the last unit that must be dispatched to serve the needs of load) which can vary by location. In addition, recent rule changes in the energy markets administered by PJM and ISO-NE (see Capacity Market Issues below) impose rigorous performance obligations and nonperformance penalties on resources during times of system stress. These FERC rules provide an opportunity for bonus payments or require the payment of penalties depending on whether a unit is available during a performance hour.
FERC has also recently ordered certain favorable changes to energy market price formation rules improving shortage pricing and enhancing bidding flexibility for units. We continue to advocate in this context for additional changes in market rules that would provide more transparency about energy market prices. We cannot predict what action FERC might ultimately take, but such an examination could lead to future rule changes.
In June 30, 2016 Form 10-Q page 80. Over2017, PJM issued an energy price formation proposal to address a flaw in the past several years,energy market in which energy prices during off-peak periods often do not reflect the production costs of generators during these periods even though they are serving load. PJM’s proposal would allow large, inflexible units to set price. If placed into effect, this proposal will improve price formation by ensuring that the marginal costs of units serving load will be better reflected in clearing prices. We cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Baseload Generation
In September 2017, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) to allow a full recovery of costs for certain entities in PJM, namely, FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)eligible units physically located within the FERC-approved organized markets. The NOPR directs FERC to take final action within 60 days. The NOPR contemplates a cost-of-service payment and American Electric Power (AEP) have been looking to the Ohio Public Utility Commission (PUCO)a fair rate of return for units that are able to provide financial support arrangements for their coal plantscertain essential energy and ancillary reliability services, have a nuclear plant (FE). FE90-day fuel supply on site and AEP originally proposed to enter into power purchase agreements (PPAs) with their non-utility generation affiliates providing for above-market purchases from certain coal plants and a nuclear plant (in FE's case). The PUCO Staff proposed a payment to support modernization of the distribution system (distribution modernization rider) in the FE case which was ultimately accepted by the PUCO. The Dayton Power and Light Company also recently filed for a distribution modernization rider for the generating plants that it owns.  
The PUCO proceedings created a concern that subsidized units within the PJM footprint would submit bids in the capacity market that are not reflective of their actual operating costs and would,subject to cost-of-service rate regulation by any State or local authority. We are participating in turn, artificially suppress capacity prices. As a result, certain parties requested that FERC should direct PJM to expand the “minimum offer price rule” to apply to existing units.   
Wethis proceeding, but we are unable to predict the results of these pending proceedings or any future related proceedings or to calculate the potential impacts on our business.outcome.
Transmission RegulationCapacity Market Issues
December 31, 20152016 Form 10-K page 1916, March 31, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 76 and June 30, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 83. PJM, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) and the Independent System Operator New England, Inc. each have capacity markets that have been approved by FERC. FERC regulates these markets and continues to examine whether the market design for each of these three capacity markets is working optimally. Various forums are considering how the competitive market framework can incorporate or be reconciled with state public policies that support particular resources or resource attributes, whether generators are being sufficiently compensated in the capacity market and whether subsidized resources may be adversely affecting capacity market prices. FERC held a technical conference to seek input from the industry on potential options to integrate public policy goals in wholesale markets. We cannot predict what action, if any, FERC might take with regard to capacity market designs.
Capacity Market Issues—PJM
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 16, March 31, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 76 and June 30, 2017 Form 10-Q page 80.83. PJM issued a series of white papers in response to public policies that seek to recognize value associated with generation plants beyond their cost effectiveness and reliability attributes. The three proposals are intended to spur stakeholder discussion and include both potential capacity and energy market reforms. The first energy market reform (see Energy Clearing Prices/Price Formation Initiatives) would allow inflexible generating units to set prices resulting in reduced uplift payments and improved



price signals while the second energy market reform contemplates a voluntary carbon pricing program where states that elect to participate in the program would agree to put a price on carbon emissions. The capacity market proposal contemplates a two-stage capacity auction which, in its current form, would improve prices for unsubsidized resources, but would still continue to provide capacity payments for subsidized resources.
Transmission Regulation
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 18. In October 2016,2017, PSE&G filed its 20172018 Annual Formula Rate Update with FERC which requests approximately $121$212 million in increased annual transmission revenues effective January 1, 2017,2018, subject to true-up. Each year, transmission revenues are adjusted to reflect items such as updating estimates used in the filing with actual data. For additional information about our transmission formula rate, see Part 1,I Item 1. Financial Information—Note 5. Recent Rate Filings.
Transmission RegulationTransmission Policy Developments
December 31, 20152016 Form 10-K page 19,18, March 31, 20162017 Form 10-Q on page 7177 and June 30, 20162017 Form 10-Q on page 80. 83.
In a February 2016 order, FERC concludedreversed a previous order and accepted a filing by the PJM transmission owners seeking authority to assign costs for Regional Transmission Expansion Plan projects (subject to PJM Board approval requirements) solely addressing localized needs to customers within the local transmission owner’s zone. FERC’s action in this order provides an exemption from the Order 1000 thatopen window procedures for projects constructed by transmission owners to meet local transmission planning criteria. FERC’s orders have been challenged at the incumbent transmission owner should not always have a RightU.S. Court of First Refusal (ROFR) to construct and own transmission projects in its service territory. We and other companies appealed various aspects of the FERC order approving PJM’s implementation of Order 1000, including the elimination of the ROFR from the PJM Tariff. In July 2016,Appeals for the D.C. Court dismissed the case, thus upholding FERC’s determination. We have decided not to pursue further action on this decision.Circuit (D.C. Circuit) and PSE&G has intervened in support of FERC.
In April 2016, PSE&G accepted construction responsibility for2017, the three components of the transmission project involving upgrades at Artificial Island in New Jersey. On August 5, 2016, PJM Board announced that it has suspendedwould be lifting the previously disclosed suspension of the Artificial Island transmission project and approved the award to PSE&G of the construction of necessary upgrade work at a cost of approximately $130 million. In October 2017, FERC accepted PJM’s filing on the grounds that PJM correctly applied its Tariff. However, FERC deferred a ruling on whether the cost allocation methodology applied to the Artificial Island project is performingappropriate. FERC will decide this issue in a separate proceeding that is currently pending. We are unable to predict the outcome.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 20. The NRC continues to evaluate potential revisions to its requirements in connection with its operational and safety reviews of nuclear facilities in the United States as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi incident. We are also subject to cybersecurity regulations promulgated by the NRC.
We are unable to predict the final outcome of these reviews or the cost of any actions we would need to take to comply with any new regulations, including possible modifications to our Salem, Hope Creek and Peach Bottom facilities, but such cost could be material.
State Regulation
Cybersecurity Requirements for Regulated Entities
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 21. In March 2016, the BPU issued an order for the regulated electric, natural gas and water/wastewater utilities to further reduce the potential for cyber threats to the reliability and resiliency of utility service and to protect customers’ information. The order requires these regulated utilities, including PSE&G, to, among other conditions, implement a cybersecurity program that defines and implements organization accountabilities and responsibilities for cyber risk management activities, and establishes policies, plans, processes and procedures for identifying and mitigating cyber risk to critical systems. New Jersey utilities, including PSE&G, were required to be compliant with these requirements by October 1, 2017. We have submitted the required certification of compliance to the BPU. 
In an effort to reduce the likelihood and severity of cyber incidents, we have a comprehensive analysiscybersecurity program designed to determineprotect and preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our company and our customers’ information and our systems. In addition, we are subject to maintaining key cybersecurity controls to meet mandatory cybersecurity regulatory requirements. Our cybersecurity program is built on technical, procedural, and people-focused measures to detect, protect against, respond to, and recover from cyber threats to our systems and information including company, employee and customer data. Features of our program include: identifying critical information and systems; conducting cyber risk assessments of our and third party systems; maintaining awareness of cyber threats and vulnerabilities through partnerships with public and private entities, as well as industry groups; maintaining and testing our cybersecurity incident response plans and systems; training personnel on cybersecurity issues; and raising cybersecurity awareness throughout our company with electronic notices and seminars. We cannot assure that our cybersecurity program will be effective in preventing or mitigating cybersecurity incidents. For a future coursediscussion of action, which is expected to be completed by February 2017. the risks associated with cybersecurity threats, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.



Energy Efficiency 2017 Program (EE 2017)
In August 2017, the BPU approved PSE&G’s petition for an Energy Efficiency 2017 Program (EE 2017) to extend three existing energy efficiency subprograms (multi-family, direct install and hospital efficiency) and establish two new residential energy efficiency offerings. The two new offerings include deployment of smart thermostats and a pilot program to provide residential customers with energy usage information enabling them to reduce consumption. The Order allows PSE&G to extend the subprogram offerings and establish the residential energy efficiency sub-programs under its existing energy efficiency clause recovery process. The EE 2017 allows for $69 million of additional investment and $16 million of additional administrative and information technology costs. The EE 2017 was added as the 11th component of the GPRC rate effective September 1, 2017.
Consolidated Tax Adjustments (CTA)
December 31, 2016 FERC issued an orderForm 10-K page 21. New Jersey is one of only a few states that make CTA in setting rates for regulated utilities. These adjustments to PJMrate base are madeduring the rate setting process andare intended to allocate to utility customers a portion of the tax benefits realized from the filing of a consolidated federal tax return by the utility’s parent corporation. The BPU has been considering the appropriateness of the adjustment and the PJM Transmission Ownersmethodology and mechanics of the calculation for some time. In October 2014, the BPU approved a proposal by its Staff that limits the tax benefit period to be considered in the calculation to five years, sets the distribution rate base adjustment at 25% of any such tax benefit and eliminates from the process any tax benefits tied to transmission earnings. In accordance with this October action, this CTA policy will be applied only with respect to their compliance with a previous FERC order (Order 890)future distribution rate base cases. In November 2014, the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel appealed the BPU’s decision and in September 2017, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division granted that requires transparency inappeal on procedural grounds. While the transmission planning process. The order directs PJM and PJM Transmission Owners to propose revisions to the PJM governing documents to ensure compliance with Order 890 or show cause why they should not do so. The PJM Transmission Owners jointly filed for rehearing of the order to show cause and jointly responded to FERC’s directives. FERC is also evaluating issues related to competitive transmission development processes, including the use of cost containment provisions. PSE&Gissue has argued against the use of cost caps in the assessment of Order 1000 open window project bids. We are unable to predict at this time the results of these proceedings and the impact they will have on our business.
State Regulation
Solar 4 All Program Extension II
On October 20, 2016, PSE&G submitted a settlement agreementnow been remanded to the BPU, providing for an extensionit is not expected that application of the existing landfill/brownfield solar program to construct up to 33 MW of grid connected facilities with projected capital expenditures of approximately $80 million through May 2020. This matter is pending approval by the BPU.

a CTA will have a material impact on PSE&G’s current earnings or in its upcoming rate case filing.
Environmental Matters
Air Pollution Control
Cross-StateHazardous Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)    Pollutants Regulation
December 31, 20152016 Form 10-K page 24.22. In SeptemberJune 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court held that it was unreasonable for the EPA to refuse to consider the materiality of costs in determining whether to regulate hazardous air pollutants from power plants. In April 2016, the EPA publishedreleased the final CSAPR UpdatingSupplemental Finding that considers the materiality of costs in determining whether to regulate hazardous air pollutants from power plants in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. Industry participants and various state authorities have filed petitions with the D.C. Circuit challenging the EPA’s Supplemental Finding. The D.C. Circuit is holding the case in abeyance pending further directions from the EPA. We do not expect this Supplemental Finding to impact operation of our facilities.
Climate Change
CO2 Regulation under the Clean Air Act (CAA)
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 23.In March 2017, the President of the United States issued an Executive Order that instructed the EPA to review the New Source Performance Standards that establish emissions standards for CO2 for certain new fossil power plants and the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a greenhouse gas emissions regulation under the CAA for existing power plants that establishes state-specific emission rate targets based on implementation of the best system of emission reduction. In April 2017, the D.C. Circuit granted the EPA’s motion to hold the case in abeyance for at least 60 days while the agency reviews the rule, which was subsequently extended by the D.C. Circuit in August 2017. In October 2017, upon completion of the review, the EPA Administrator signed a proposed repeal of the CPP. The EPA Administrator concluded that the CPP exceeds the EPA’s statutory authority by considering measures that are beyond the control of the owners of the affected sources (fossil fuel-fired electric generating units). Whether the EPA chooses to propose a replacement rule has not been decided. PSEG cannot estimate the impact of these actions on our business and future results of operations at this time.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 23. In response to concerns over global climate change, some states have developed initiatives to stimulate national climate legislation through CO2 emission reductions in the electric power industry. New Jersey withdrew from RGGI in 2012. However, certain northeastern states (RGGI States), including New York and Connecticut where we have generation facilities, havestate-specific rules in place to enable the RGGI regulatory mandate in each state to cap and reduce CO2 emissions. These rules make allowances available through a regional auction whereby generators may acquire allowances that are each equal to one ton of CO2 emissions. Generators are required to submit an allowance for each ton emitted over a three-year period. Allowances are available through the auction or through secondary markets.



In September 2017, the RGGI States announced their new post-2020 program for a cap on regional CO2 emissions, which would require a decline in CO2 emissions in 2021 and each year thereafter, resulting in a 30% reduction in the CO2 emissions cap by 2030.
Water Pollution Control
Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 23, March 31, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 77 and June 30, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 85. In September 2015, the EPA issued a new Effluent Limitation Guidelines Rule to address the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards(ELG Rule) for ground-level ozone.steam electric generating units. The rule establishes new best available technology economically achievable (BAT) standards for fly ash transport water, bottom ash transport water, flue gas desulfurization and flue gas mercury control wastewater, and gasification wastewater. The EPA provides an implementation period for currently existing discharges of three years or up to eight years if a facility needs more stringent annual ozone season (May 1 throughtime to implement equipment upgrades and provide supporting information to its permitting authority. In the intervening time period, existing discharge standards continue to apply. Power’s Bridgeport Harbor station and the jointly-owned Keystone and Conemaugh stations, have bottom ash transport water discharges and that are regulated under this rule. Keystone and Conemaugh also have flue gas desulfurization wastewaters regulated by the rule.
In April 2017, the EPA announced that it had granted a petition for reconsideration of the ELG Rule and issued an administrative stay of the compliance dates in the rule that were the subject of pending litigation. In June 2017, the EPA proposed a rule to postpone the compliance deadlines for the BAT limitations for the aforementioned waste streams. In September 30) caps beginning in May 2017. We do not anticipate any material2017, the EPA issued a rule postponing for two years compliance dates related solely to bottom ash transport water and flue gas desulfurization wastewater. The EPA has announced plans to issue a new rule by November 2020 addressing revised requirements and compliance dates for these two waste streams. Power is unable to determine how this will ultimately impact on our businessits compliance requirements or its financial condition dueand results of operations.
Cooling Water Intake Structure
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 24. In May 2014, the EPA issued a final cooling water intake rule under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that establishes new requirements for the regulation of cooling water intakes at existing power plants and industrial facilities with a design flow of more than two million gallons of water per day. In September 2014, several environmental non-governmental groups and certain energy industry groups filed petitions for review of the rule and the case has been assigned to the CSAPR.U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals (Second Circuit). Environmental organizations, including but not limited to the environmental petitioners in the Second Circuit, have also filed suit under the Endangered Species Act. The cases were subsequently consolidated at the Second Circuit and a decision remains pending.



ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
A listing of exhibits being filed with this document is as follows:
a. PSEG:  
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 12: 
Exhibit 31: 
Exhibit 31.1: 
Exhibit 32: 
Exhibit 32.1: 
Exhibit 101.INS: XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
   
b. PSE&G:  
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 12.1: 
Exhibit 31.2: 
Exhibit 31.3: 
Exhibit 32.2: 
Exhibit 32.3: 
Exhibit 101.INS: XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
   
c. Power:  
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 12.2: 
Exhibit 31.4: 
Exhibit 31.5: 
Exhibit 32.4: 
Exhibit 32.5: 
Exhibit 101.INS: XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF: XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document






SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
 
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
  
By:
/S/ STUART J. BLACK
 
Stuart J. Black
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 31, 20162017



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
 
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
(Registrant)
  
By:
/S/ STUART J. BLACK
 
Stuart J. Black
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 31, 20162017




SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
 
PSEG POWER LLC
(Registrant)
  
By:
/S/ STUART J. BLACK
 
Stuart J. Black
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 31, 20162017


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