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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 20172019
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, StateName of Incorporation,
Registrant, Address, and Telephone Number
State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation 
I.R.S. Employer
Identification  No.Number
001-09120  
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
(A Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
New Jersey Corporation)
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973 430-7000
http://www.pseg.com
 22-2625848
80 Park Plaza
Newark,New Jersey07102
973430-7000
001-00973  
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
(A Public Service Electric and Gas Company
New Jersey Corporation)
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973 430-7000
http://www.pseg.com
 22-1212800
80 Park Plaza
Newark,New Jersey07102
973430-7000
001-34232  
PSEG POWERPower LLC
(A
Delaware Limited Liability Company)
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973 430-7000
http://www.pseg.com
 22-3663480
80 Park Plaza
Newark,New Jersey07102
973430-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange
On Which Registered
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
  Common Stock without par valuePEGNew York Stock Exchange
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
  9.25% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, Series CC, due 2021PEG21New York Stock Exchange
  8.00% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, due 2037PEG37DNew York Stock Exchange
  5.00% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, due 2037PEG37JNew York Stock Exchange
PSEG Power LLC

  8.625% Senior Notes, due 2031PEG31New York Stock Exchange
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 ¨
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Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
      
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
Large accelerated filero
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
      
PSEG Power LLC
Large accelerated filero
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filerx
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
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 17, 2017,15, 2019, Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated had outstanding 506,038,791505,726,465 shares of its sole class of Common Stock, without par value.
As of October 17, 2017,15, 2019, 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 1. Organization and, Basis of Presentation
Note 3. Early Plant Retirements
 Note 4. Variable Interest Entity (VIE)2. Recent Accounting Standards
 Note 5. Rate Filings
Note 6. Financing Receivables3. Revenues
 Note 7. Available-for-Sale Securities4. Early Plant Retirements/Asset Dispositions
Note 5. Variable Interest Entity (VIE)
Note 6. Rate Filings
Note 7. Leases
 Note 8. Financing Receivables
Note 9. Trust Investments
Note 10. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (OPEB)
Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities
 Note 11. Financial Risk Management ActivitiesCommitments and Contingent Liabilities
 Note 12. Fair Value MeasurementsDebt and Credit Facilities
 Note 13. Other Income and DeductionsFinancial Risk Management Activities
 Note 14. Income TaxesFair Value Measurements
 Note 15. Other Income (Deductions)
Note 16. Income Taxes
Note 17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
 Note 16.18. Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Dividends
Note 17. Financial Information by Business Segments
Note 18. Related-Party Transactions
 Note 19. Financial Information by Business Segment
Note 20. Related-Party Transactions
Note 21. Guarantees of Debt
Item 2.
 Executive Overview of 20172019 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. These factors include, but are not limited to:
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;
PSE&G’s proposed investment programs may not be fully approved by regulators and its capital investment may be lower than planned;
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;regulations, and PSE&G’s ability to recover costs and earn returns on authorized investments;
the impact of pendingany future rate case proceedings;
regulatory, financial, environmental, health and safety risks associated with our ownership and operation of nuclear facilities;facilities, including regulatory risks, such as compliance with the Atomic Energy Act and trade control, environmental and other regulations, as well as financial, environmental and health and safety risks;
the impact on our New Jersey nuclear plants if such plants are not selected to participate in future Zero Emission Certificate (ZEC) programs, ZEC programs are overturned or modified through legal proceedings or if adverse changes are made to the capacity market construct;
adverse changes in energy industry laws, policies and regulations, including market structures and transmission planning;
changes in federal and state environmental regulations and enforcement;
delays in receipt of, or 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;
changes in tax laws and regulations;
the impact of our holding company structure on our ability to meet 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 PSEG Power to meet its commitments under forward sale obligations;

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reliance on transmission facilities that we do not own or control and the impact on our ability to maintain adequate transmission capacity;
any inability to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval for, or construct generation, transmission and 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;
our inability to exercise control over the operations of generation facilities in which we do not maintain a controlling interest;

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our long-lived assets and leveraged leases;
any inability to maintain sufficient liquidity;
any inability to realize anticipated tax benefits or retain tax credits;
challenges associated with recruitment and/or retention of key executives and a qualified workforce;
the impact of our covenants in our debt instruments on our operations; and
the impact of 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 consequences to, or effects on, us or our business, prospects, financial condition, results of 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 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)(PSEG Power). Information relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf. PSE&G and PSEG 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 PSEG 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, 
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 OPERATING REVENUES$2,302
 $2,394
 $7,598
 $7,228
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs753
 804
 2,581
 2,356
 
 Operation and Maintenance745
 742
 2,251
 2,221
 
 Depreciation and Amortization307
 294
 928
 854
 
 Loss on Asset Dispositions7
 
 402
 
 
 Total Operating Expenses1,812
 1,840
 6,162
 5,431
 
 OPERATING INCOME490
 554
 1,436
 1,797
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 5
 10
 12
 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments(3) 45
 164
 31
 
 Other Income (Deductions)35
 33
 101
 99
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)55
 19
 121
 57
 
 Interest Expense(147) (127) (417) (341) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES433
 529
 1,415
 1,655
 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)(30) (117) (159) (416) 
 NET INCOME$403
 $412
 $1,256
 $1,239
 
 WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
 BASIC504
 504
 504
 504
 
 DILUTED507
 507
 507
 507
 
 NET INCOME PER SHARE:        
 BASIC$0.80
 $0.82
 $2.49
 $2.46
 
 DILUTED$0.79
 $0.81
 $2.47
 $2.44
 
          
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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, 
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 NET INCOME$403
 $412
 $1,256
 $1,239
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax        
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(5), $2, $(30) and $15 for the three and nine months ended 2019 and 2018, respectively10
 (4) 49
 (23) 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0, $0, $6 and $1 for the three and nine months ended 2019 and 2018, respectively1
 
 (16) (1) 
 Pension/OPEB adjustment, net of tax (expense) benefit of $7, $(3), $1 and $(9) for the three and nine months ended 2019 and 2018, respectively(17) 7
 (13) 22
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax(6) 3
 20
 (2) 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$397
 $415
 $1,276
 $1,237
 
          
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)
 
      
  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
 
      
      
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS    
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$120
 $177
 
 Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $61 in 2019 and $63 in 20181,184
 1,435
 
 Tax Receivable
 242
 
 Unbilled Revenues161
 240
 
 Fuel346
 331
 
 Materials and Supplies, net579
 571
 
 Prepayments249
 94
 
 Derivative Contracts18
 11
 
 Regulatory Assets352
 389
 
 Other50
 17
 
 Total Current Assets3,059
 3,507
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT45,500
 44,201
 
      Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(10,093) (9,838) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment35,407
 34,363
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Regulatory Assets3,593
 3,399
 
 Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets285
 
 
 Long-Term Investments812
 896
 
 Nuclear Decommissioning Trust (NDT) Fund2,135
 1,878
 
 Long-Term Tax Receivable150
 
 
 Long-Term Receivable of Variable Interest Entity (VIE)639
 624
 
 Rabbi Trust Fund246
 224
 
 Goodwill16
 16
 
 Other Intangibles188
 143
 
 Derivative Contracts27
 1
 
 Other258
 275
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets8,349
 7,456
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$46,815
 $45,326
 
      
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)


      
  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
 
  

   
      
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
 LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$1,056
 $1,294
 
 Commercial Paper and Loans346
 1,016
 
 Accounts Payable1,244
 1,451
 
 Derivative Contracts32
 11
 
 Accrued Interest174
 110
 
 Accrued Taxes37
 26
 
 Clean Energy Program187
 143
 
 Obligation to Return Cash Collateral123
 136
 
 Regulatory Liabilities346
 311
 
 Other522
 437
 
 Total Current Liabilities4,067
 4,935
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and Investment Tax Credits (ITC)6,143
 5,713
 
 Regulatory Liabilities2,972
 3,221
 
 Operating Leases275
 
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations1,073
 1,063
 
 OPEB Costs695
 704
 
 OPEB Costs of Servco525
 501
 
 Accrued Pension Costs819
 791
 
 Accrued Pension Costs of Servco98
 109
 
 Environmental Costs361
 327
 
 Derivative Contracts5
 4
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes165
 181
 
 Other244
 232
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities13,375
 12,846
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 11)


 


 
 CAPITALIZATION
   
 LONG-TERM DEBT14,448
 13,168
 
 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
 Common Stock, no par, authorized 1,000 shares; issued, 2019 and 2018—534 shares4,989
 4,980
 
 Treasury Stock, at cost, 2019 and 2018—30 shares(832) (808) 
 Retained Earnings11,206
 10,582
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(438) (377) 
 Total Stockholders’ Equity14,925
 14,377
 
 Total Capitalization29,373
 27,545
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION$46,815
 $45,326
 
  

   
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Millions
(Unaudited)
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2019 2018 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Income$1,256
 $1,239
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization928
 854
 
 Amortization of Nuclear Fuel137
 143
 
 
Loss on Asset Dispositions

402
 
 
 
Emission Allowances and Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Compliance Accrual

80
 74
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes (Other than Leases) and ITC139
 510
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan (Credits) Costs(26) 52
 
 Leveraged Lease (Income) Loss, Adjusted for Rents Received and Deferred Taxes(8) (27) 
 Net (Gain) Loss on Lease Investments32
 14
 
 Net Realized and Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Energy Contracts and Other Derivatives(201) 78
 
 Cost of Removal(87) (121) 
 Net Change in Regulatory Assets and Liabilities54
 (35) 
 Net (Gains) Losses and (Income) Expense from NDT Fund(195) (62) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:    
           Tax Receivable77
 (98) 
           Accrued Taxes(11) (12) 
           Margin Deposit301
 (77) 
           Other Current Assets and Liabilities(155) 12
 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(33) (85) 
 Other19
 33
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities2,709
 2,492
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(2,383) (3,028) 
 Purchase of Emission Allowances and RECs(73) (111) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Trust Investments1,374
 1,085
 
 Purchases of Trust Investments(1,402) (1,100) 
 Other125
 41
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(2,359) (3,113) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Change in Commercial Paper and Loans(670) (123) 
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,900
 2,050
 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt(850) (750) 
 Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock(713) (682) 
 Other(60) (83) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities(393) 412
 
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(43) (209) 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period199
 315
 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period$156
 $106
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$31
 $64
 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$345
 $292
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$514
 $543
 
      
      
  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
 
      

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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Millions
(Unaudited)
                 
 
 
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
   Shs. Amount Shs. Amount Total 
 Balance as of June 30, 2019 534
 $4,980
 (30) $(835) $11,041
 $(432) $14,754
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 
 403
 
 403
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $2 
 
 
 
 
 (6) (6) 
 Comprehensive Income             397
 
 Cash Dividends at $0.47 per share on Common Stock 
 
 
 
 (238) 
 (238) 
 Other 
 9
 
 3
 
 
 12
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 534
 $4,989
 (30) $(832) $11,206
 $(438) $14,925
 
                 
 Balance as of June 30, 2018 534
 $4,955
 (30) $(813) $10,426
 $(410) $14,158
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 
 412
 
 412
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $(1) 
 
 
 
 
 3
 3
 
 Comprehensive Income             415
 
 Cash Dividends at $0.45 per share on Common Stock 
 
 
 
 (227) 
 (227) 
 Other 
 11
 
 2
 
 
 13
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 534
 $4,966
 (30) $(811) $10,611
 $(407) $14,359
 
                 
                 
   
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
   Shs. Amount Shs. Amount Total 
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 534
 $4,980
 (30) $(808) $10,582
 $(377) $14,377
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 
 1,256
 
 1,256
 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Stranded Tax Effects Resulting from the Change in the Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate 
 
 
 
 81
 (81) 
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $(23) 
 
 
 
 
 20
 20
 
 Comprehensive Income             1,276
 
 Cash Dividends at $1.41 per share on Common Stock 
 
 
 
 (713) 
 (713) 
 Other 
 9
 
 (24) 
 
 (15) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 534
 $4,989
 (30) $(832) $11,206
 $(438) $14,925
 
                 
 Balance as of December 31, 2017 534
 $4,961
 (29) $(763) $9,878
 $(229) $13,847
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 
 1,239
 
 1,239
 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Unrealized Net Gains on Equity Investments 
 
 
 
 176
 (176) 
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $7 
 
 
 
 
 (2) (2) 
 Comprehensive Income             1,237
 
 Cash Dividends at $1.35 per share on Common Stock 
 
 
 
 (682) 
 (682) 
 Other 
 5
 (1) (48) 
 
 (43) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 534
 $4,966
 (30) $(811) $10,611
 $(407) $14,359
 
                 

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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, 
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 OPERATING REVENUES$1,604
 $1,595
 $5,018
 $4,826
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs618
 593
 2,094
 1,863
 
 Operation and Maintenance388
 389
 1,165
 1,133
 
 Depreciation and Amortization206
 192
 620
 569
 
 Total Operating Expenses1,212
 1,174
 3,879
 3,565
 
 OPERATING INCOME392
 421
 1,139
 1,261
 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments
 
 1
 
 
 Other Income (Deductions)22
 21
 60
 61
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)46
 14
 105
 44
 
 Interest Expense(92) (83) (268) (246) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES368
 373
 1,037
 1,120
 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)(24) (95) (63) (292) 
 NET INCOME$344
 $278
 $974
 $828
 
          
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, 
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 NET INCOME$344
 $278
 $974
 $828
 
 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 2019 and 2018, respectively1
 (1) 3
 (1) 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$345
 $277
 $977
 $827
 
          
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,
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
 
      
      
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS
   
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$25
 $39
 
 Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $61 in 2019 and $63 in 2018852
 879
 
 Tax Receivable
 20
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies12
 123
 
 Unbilled Revenues161
 240
 
 Materials and Supplies, net213
 196
 
 Prepayments123
 10
 
 Regulatory Assets352
 389
 
 Other39
 11
 
 Total Current Assets1,777
 1,907
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT33,298
 31,633
 
 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(6,532) (6,277) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment26,766
 25,356
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Regulatory Assets3,593
 3,399
 
 Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets97
 
 
 Long-Term Investments251
 270
 
 Rabbi Trust Fund48
 45
 
 Other120
 132
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets4,109
 3,846
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$32,652
 $31,109
 
      
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,
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
 
      
      
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
 LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$250
 $500
 
 Commercial Paper and Loans10
 272
 
 Accounts Payable633
 713
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies208
 321
 
 Accrued Interest106
 84
 
 Clean Energy Program187
 143
 
 Obligation to Return Cash Collateral123
 136
 
 Regulatory Liabilities346
 311
 
 Other422
 345
 
 Total Current Liabilities2,285
 2,825
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and ITC4,132
 3,830
 
 Regulatory Liabilities2,972
 3,221
 
 Operating Leases85
 
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations300
 302
 
 OPEB Costs476
 486
 
 Accrued Pension Costs420
 400
 
 Environmental Costs299
 268
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes103
 69
 
 Other127
 124
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities8,914
 8,700
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 11)


 


 
 CAPITALIZATION    
 LONG-TERM DEBT9,576
 8,684
 
 STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY    
 Common Stock; 150 shares authorized; issued and outstanding, 2019 and 2018—132 shares892
 892
 
 Contributed Capital1,095
 1,095
 
 Basis Adjustment986
 986
 
 Retained Earnings8,902
 7,928
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)2
 (1) 
 Total Stockholder’s Equity11,877
 10,900
 
 Total Capitalization21,453
 19,584
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION$32,652
 $31,109
 
      
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, 
  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
 
      
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2019 2018 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
   Net Income$974
 $828
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization620
 569
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes and ITC10
 330
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan (Credits) Costs(39) 28
 
 Cost of Removal(87) (121) 
 Net Change in Regulatory Assets and Liabilities54
 (35) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:
   
 Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Revenues105
 184
 
 Materials and Supplies(16) (3) 
 Prepayments(97) (73) 
 Accounts Payable(77) (7) 
 Accounts Receivable/Payable—Affiliated Companies, net8
 (232) 
 Other Current Assets and Liabilities66
 10
 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(19) (73) 
 Other(21) (8) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities1,481
 1,397
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(1,866) (2,213) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Trust Investments27
 15
 
 Purchases of Trust Investments(25) (17) 
 Solar Loan Investments2
 (15) 
 Other7
 6
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(1,855) (2,224) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Change in Commercial Paper and Loans(262) 40
 
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,150
 1,350
 
 Redemption of Long-Term Debt(500) (750) 
 Other(14) (14) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities374
 626
 
 Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
 (201) 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period61
 244
 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period$61
 $43
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(82) $60
 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$240
 $223
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$348
 $375
 
      
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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Millions
(Unaudited)
               
   Common Stock Contributed Capital Basis Adjustment Retained Earnings 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
      Total 
 Balance as of June 30, 2019 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $8,558
 $1
 $11,532
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 344
 
 344
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $0 
 
 
 
 1
 1
 
 Comprehensive Income           345
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $8,902
 $2
 $11,877
 
               
 Balance as of June 30, 2018 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $7,411
 $
 $10,384
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 278
 
 278
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $0 
 
 
 
 (1) (1) 
 Comprehensive Income           277
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $7,689
 $(1) $10,661
 
               
               
   Common Stock Contributed Capital Basis Adjustment Retained Earnings 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
      Total 
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $7,928
 $(1) $10,900
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 974
 
 974
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $(1) 
 
 
 
 3
 3
 
 Comprehensive Income           977
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $8,902
 $2
 $11,877
 
               
 Balance as of December 31, 2017 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $6,861
 $
 $9,834
 
 Net Income 
 
 
 828
 
 828
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $0 
 
 
 
 (1) (1) 
 Comprehensive Income           827
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $892
 $1,095
 $986
 $7,689
 $(1) $10,661
 
               
See disclosures regarding Public Service Electric and Gas Company included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Millions
(Unaudited)

          
 
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
 
      

   
          
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 OPERATING REVENUES$771
 $868
 $3,270
 $3,038
 
 OPERATING EXPENSES        
 Energy Costs359
 431
 1,556
 1,550
 
 Operation and Maintenance233
 231
 736
 745
 
 Depreciation and Amortization93
 94
 282
 260
 
 Loss on Asset Dispositions7
 
 402
 
 
 Total Operating Expenses692
 756
 2,976
 2,555
 
 OPERATING INCOME79
 112
 294
 483
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 5
 10
 12
 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments(4) 44
 160
 30
 
 Other Income (Deductions)15
 14
 43
 38
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)8
 4
 14
 11
 
 Interest Expense(34) (29) (85) (47) 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES67
 150
 436
 527
 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)(14) (25) (127) (127) 
 NET INCOME$53
 $125
 $309
 $400
 
      

   
See disclosures regarding PSEG Power LLC included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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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, 
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 NET INCOME$53
 $125
 $309
 $400
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax        
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(4), $2, $(26) and $13 for the three and nine months ended 2019 and 2018, respectively7
 (4) 38
 (19) 
 Pension/OPEB adjustment, net of tax (expense) benefit of $5, $(3), $0 and $(8) for the three and nine months ended 2019 and 2018, respectively(12) 7
 (9) 19
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax(5) 3
 29
 
 
 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$48
 $128
 $338
 $400
 
          
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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)

      
  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
 
      
      
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS    
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$80
 $22
 
 Accounts Receivable279
 477
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies233
 274
 
 Short-Term Loan to Affiliate86
 
 
 Fuel346
 331
 
 Materials and Supplies, net364
 373
 
 Prepayments19
 14
 
 Derivative Contracts18
 11
 
 Other6
 5
 
 Total Current Assets1,431
 1,507
 
 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT11,853
 12,224
 
 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(3,358) (3,382) 
 Net Property, Plant and Equipment8,495
 8,842
 
 NONCURRENT ASSETS    
 Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets72
 
 
 Long-Term Investments67
 86
 
 NDT Fund2,135
 1,878
 
 Rabbi Trust Fund62
 56
 
 Goodwill16
 16
 
 Other Intangibles188
 143
 
 Derivative Contracts27
 1
 
 Other60
 65
 
 Total Noncurrent Assets2,627
 2,245
 
 TOTAL ASSETS$12,553
 $12,594
 
      
See disclosures regarding PSEG Power LLC included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Millions
(Unaudited)


      
  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
 
      
      
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Long-Term Debt Due Within One Year$406
 $44
 
 Accounts Payable448
 498
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies20
 16
 
 Short-Term Loan from Affiliate
 193
 
 Derivative Contracts26
 11
 
 Accrued Interest49
 21
 
 Other77
 59
 
 Total Current Liabilities1,026
 842
 
 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
 Deferred Income Taxes and ITC1,803
 1,619
 
 Operating Leases63
 
 
 Asset Retirement Obligations770
 758
 
 OPEB Costs177
 176
 
 Accrued Pension Costs252
 246
 
 Derivative Contracts4
 4
 
 Long-Term Accrued Taxes101
 76
 
 Other151
 122
 
 Total Noncurrent Liabilities3,321
 3,001
 
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 11)


 


 
 LONG-TERM DEBT2,433
 2,791
 
 MEMBER’S EQUITY
   
 Contributed Capital2,214
 2,214
 
 Basis Adjustment(986) (986) 
 Retained Earnings4,904
 5,051
 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(359) (319) 
 Total Member’s Equity5,773
 5,960
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY$12,553
 $12,594
 
      
See disclosures regarding PSEG Power LLC included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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PSEG POWER LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Millions
(Unaudited)


      
  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
 
      
      
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2019 2018 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
 Net Income$309
 $400
 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
 Depreciation and Amortization282
 260
 
 Amortization of Nuclear Fuel137
 143
 
 Loss on Asset Dispositions402
 
 
 Emission Allowances and REC Compliance Accrual80
 74
 
 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes and ITC157
 177
 
 Non-Cash Employee Benefit Plan (Credits) Costs7
 17
 
 Interest Accretion on Asset Retirement Obligation30
 31
 
 Net Realized and Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Energy Contracts and Other Derivatives(201) 78
 
 Net (Gains) Losses and (Income) Expense from NDT Fund(195) (62) 
 Net Change in Certain Current Assets and Liabilities:    
 Fuel, Materials and Supplies(29) (50) 
 Margin Deposit301
 (77)
 Accounts Receivable48
 42
 
 Accounts Payable(62) (22) 
 Accounts Receivable/Payable—Affiliated Companies, net80
 65
 
 Other Current Assets and Liabilities20
 (11) 
 Employee Benefit Plan Funding and Related Payments(9) (7) 
 Other5
 (53) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities1,362
 1,005
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
 Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment(507) (800) 
 Purchase of Emission Allowances and RECs(73) (111) 
 Proceeds from Sales of Trust Investments1,277
 1,024
 
 Purchases of Trust Investments(1,306) (1,037) 
 Short-Term Loan to Affiliate(86) (119) 
 Other110
 33
 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities(585) (1,010) 
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
 Issuance of Long-Term Debt
 700
 
 Cash Dividend Paid(525) (400) 
 Short-Term Loan from Affiliate(193) (281) 
 Other(1) (5) 
 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities(719) 14
 
 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash58
 9
 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period22
 32
 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period$80
 $41
 
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:    
 Income Taxes Paid (Received)$(37) $31
 
 Interest Paid, Net of Amounts Capitalized$60
 $32
 
 Accrued Property, Plant and Equipment Expenditures$166
 $168
 
      
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBER’S EQUITY
Millions
(Unaudited)
             
   Contributed Capital Basis Adjustment 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
     Total 
 Balance as of June 30, 2019 $2,214
 $(986) $5,126
 $(354) $6,000
 
 Net Income 
 
 53
 
 53
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $1 
 
 
 (5) (5) 
 Comprehensive Income         48
 
 Cash Dividends Paid 
 
 (275) 
 (275) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $2,214
 $(986) $4,904
 $(359) $5,773
 
             
 Balance as of June 30, 2018 $2,214
 $(986) $5,161
 $(350) $6,039
 
 Net Income 
 
 125
 
 125
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $(1) 
 
 
 3
 3
 
 Comprehensive Income         128
 
 Cash Dividends Paid 
 
 (200) 
 (200) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $2,214
 $(986) $5,086
 $(347) $5,967
 
             
             
   Contributed Capital Basis Adjustment 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
     Total 
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 $2,214
 $(986) $5,051
 $(319) $5,960
 
 Net Income 
 
 309
 
 309
 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Stranded Tax Effects Resulting from the Change in the Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate 
 
 69
 (69) 
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $(26) 
 
 
 29
 29
 
 Comprehensive Income         338
 
 Cash Dividends Paid 
 
 (525) 
 (525) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $2,214
 $(986) $4,904
 $(359) $5,773
 
             
 Balance as of December 31, 2017 $2,214
 $(986) $4,911
 $(172) $5,967
 
 Net Income 
 
 400
 
 400
 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Unrealized Net Gains on Equity Investments 
 
 175
 (175) 
 
 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax (expense) benefit of $5 
 
 
 
 
 
 Comprehensive Income         400
 
 Cash Dividends Paid 
 
 (400) 
 (400) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $2,214
 $(986) $5,086
 $(347) $5,967
 
             
See disclosures regarding PSEG Power LLC included in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Note 1. Organization, and Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
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 related programs in New Jersey, which are regulated by the BPU.
PSEG Power LLC (Power)—which is a multi-regional energy supply company that integrates the operations of its merchant nuclear and fossil generating assets with its power marketing businesses and fuel supply functions through competitive energy sales 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.
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 regulated solar generation projects and energy efficiency and related programs in New Jersey, which are regulated by the BPU.
PSEG Power LLC (PSEG Power)—which is a multi-regional energy supply company that integrates the operations of its merchant nuclear and fossil generating assets with its power marketing businesses and fuel supply functions through competitive energy sales in well-developed energy markets primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States through its principal direct wholly owned subsidiaries. In addition, PSEG Power owns and operates solar generation in various states. PSEG Power’s subsidiaries are subject to regulation by FERC, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 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;are: 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); PSEG Energy Holdings L.L.C. (Energy Holdings), which primarily has investments in leveraged leases; 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, 2016.2018.
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 significant 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, 2016.2018.

Significant Accounting Policies
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Restricted cash consists primarily of deposits received related to various construction projects at PSE&G.
The followingprovides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts for the beginning (December 31, 2018) and ending periods shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

          
  PSE&G PSEG Power Other (A) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 As of December 31, 2018        
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$39
 $22
 $116
 $177
 
 Restricted Cash in Other Current Assets8
 
 
 8
 
 Restricted Cash in Other Noncurrent Assets14
 
 
 14
 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash$61
 $22
 $116
 $199
 
 As of September 30, 2019        
 Cash and Cash Equivalents$25
 $80
 $15
 $120
 
 Restricted Cash in Other Current Assets18
 
 
 18
 
 Restricted Cash in Other Noncurrent Assets18
 
 
 18
 
 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash$61
 $80
 $15
 $156
 
          
(A)Includes amounts applicable to PSEG (parent company), Energy Holdings and Services.

Note 2. Recent Accounting Standards
New StandardStandards Issued and Adopted
Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a BusinessLeasesAccounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, updated by ASUs 2018-01, 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20 and 2019-01
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.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


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 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is 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 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 delivered to the customer. PSEG continues to evaluate contracts under its other revenue streams.
Certain implementation issues are currently being finalized by the AICPA’s Financial Reporting Executive Committee, including the ability to recognize revenue for certain contracts where there is uncertainty regarding collection from 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 expects to record a cumulative effect adjustment by reclassifying the after-tax net unrealized gain (loss) related to equity investments from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Retained Earnings as of January 1, 2018, and expects increased volatility in Net Income due to changes in fair value of its equity securities within the nuclear decommissioning (NDT) and Rabbi Trust Funds.
Leases
This accounting standard replacesupdates, replace existing lease accounting guidance and requiresrequire 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. Aand a lessor will classify its leases as operating orleases, 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 requireleases. The standard requires 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, existingExisting guidance related to leveraged leases willdoes not change.
PSEG adopted the optional transition method on January 1, 2019. There was no cumulative effect adjustment required to be recorded to Retained Earnings at adoption. The optional transition method requires disclosure under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 840—Leases, the previously existing lease guidance for prior periods.
PSEG elected various practical expedients allowed by the standard, is effectiveincluding the package of three practical expedients related to not reassessing existing or expired contracts and initial direct costs; and excluding evaluation of land easements that exist or expired before adoption that were not previously accounted for annualas leases.
The impact of adoption on PSEG’s Consolidated Balance Sheet was to record Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets of $261 million and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018Operating Lease Liabilities of $282 million. As part of that impact, PSEG reclassified deferred rent incentives and deferred rent liabilities of approximately $21 million, which were previously classified as Other Noncurrent Liabilities, to Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets in accordance with retrospective application to previously issued financial statements for 2018this standard. PSE&G’s assets and 2017. Early application is permitted.liabilities each increased by $91 million and PSEG is currently analyzing the impactPower’s assets and liabilities each increased by $46 million. PSEG’s adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its financial statements.the Consolidated Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power. See Note 7. Leases for additional information.
Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging ActivitiesActivities—ASU 2017-12, updated by ASU 2018-16 and 2019-04
This accounting standard’s amendments more closely align hedge accounting with the companies’ risk management activities in the financial statements.statements and ease the operational burden of applying hedge accounting.
PSEG adopted this standard on January 1, 2019. The amendments expand hedgestandard requires using a modified retrospective method upon adoption. PSEG analyzed the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and has determined that the standard could enable PSEG to enter into certain transactions that can be deemed hedges that previously would not have qualified. Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on PSEG’s financial statements.
Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities—ASU 2017-08
This accounting standard was issued to shorten the amortization period for both non-financial and financial risk components bycertain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the standard requires the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date.
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permitting contractually specified components to designate as the hedged risk in a cash flow hedge involving the purchase or sale of non-financial assets or variable rate financial instruments. Additionally, the amendments ease the operational burden of applying hedge accounting by allowing more time to prepare hedge documentation, and allow effectiveness assessments to be performedPSEG adopted this standard on a qualitative basis after hedge inception.
The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The standard requires usingJanuary 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective method upon adoption. Early adoption is permitted. PSEG is currently analyzingbasis through a cumulative effect adjustment directly to Retained Earnings as of the impactbeginning of 2019. Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its consolidatedPSEG’s financial statements.
Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income—ASU 2018-02
This accounting standard affects any entity that is required to apply the provisions of the ASC topic, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income,” and has items of Other Comprehensive Income for which the related tax effects are presented in Other Comprehensive Income as required by GAAP. Specifically, this standard allows entities to record a reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Retained Earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the recent decrease in the federal corporate income tax rate.
PSEG adopted this standard on January 1, 2019. The impact of adoption on PSEG’s Consolidated Balance Sheet was to increase Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by approximately $81 million. PSEG Power’s Retained Earnings and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss increased by approximately $69 million. The impact on PSE&G’s Consolidated Balance Sheet was immaterial. PSEG’s adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power.
New Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial InstrumentsASU 2016-13, updated by ASU 2018-19, 2019-04 and 2019-05
This accounting standard provides a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost.assets. 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 debt securities shouldwill 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 the allowance for credit losses by financial asset type, including 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 in2019. Adoption of the standard will be applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to Retained Earnings as of the effective date of January 1, 2020. PSEG is currently analyzing its financial statements and determining the appropriate methods for calculating credit losses on its various classes of assets, as well as evaluating the overall impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
Disclosure FrameworkChanges to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value MeasurementASU 2018-13
This accounting standard modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Certain current disclosure requirements relating to Level 3 fair value measurements, and transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements will be eliminated. The standard will also add certain other disclosure requirements for Level 3 fair value measurements.
The standard is effective for annual orand interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018.2019. Certain amendments in the standard will be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments of the standard will be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. Early adoption is permitted. PSEG is currently analyzing the impact of this standard on its financial statements.
Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash PaymentsCustomer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service ContractASU 2018-15
This accounting standard reducesaligns the diversitycapitalization requirements for implementation costs incurred in practicea hosting arrangement that is a service contract with capitalization requirements for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software, including hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. The standard follows the guidance in how certain cash receiptsASC 350—Intangibles—Goodwill and cash payments areOther to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The standard requires the amortization of capitalized costs to be presented in Operation and classifiedMaintenance (O&M) Expense. In addition, the standard also adds presentation requirements for these costs in the Statementstatements of Cash Flows.cash flows and financial position.
The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, entities may adopt early,2019. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in anany interim period. This standard will be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. PSEG does not anticipate any currentis currently analyzing the impact of this standard on PSEG’sits financial statements. PSEG will adopt this standard as
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Targeted Improvements to each period presented.
Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted CashRelated Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities (VIE)-ASU 2018-17
This accounting standard requires entities to explainimproves the change during the periodVIE guidance in the totalarea of cash, cash equivalentsdecision-making fees. Consistent with how indirect interests held through related parties under common control are considered for determining whether a reporting entity must consolidate a VIE, indirect interests held through related parties in common control arrangements will be considered on a proportional basis for determining whether fees paid to decision makers 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.service providers are variable interests.
TheThis standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017; however, entities may adopt early, including in an interim period.2019. The standard is required to be applied retrospectively with a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained Earnings at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Early adoption is permitted. PSEG plans to adoptis currently analyzing the impact of 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.its financial statements.
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill ImpairmentASU 2017-04
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 thisThis standard will be applied on a prospective basis and the entity 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 impactdoes not expect adoption of this guidance uponstandard to have a material impact on its financial statements.
ImprovingDisclosure FrameworkChanges to the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic PostretirementDisclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Cost (OPEB)PlansASU 2018-14
This accounting standard was issuedmodifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans, including the elimination of certain current disclosure requirements. Certain other disclosure requirements related to improve the presentation of net periodic pension costinterest crediting rates have been added and net periodic OPEB cost.
Under the new guidance, entities are requiredcertain clarifications were made 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.disclosure requirements.
The standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginningfiscal years ending after December 15, 2017. Early2020 and early adoption is permitted for an entitypermitted. Amendments in any interim or annual period.this standard will be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. PSEG is currently analyzing the impact of this standard on its financial statements.disclosures.
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 RetirementsRevenues
FossilNature of Goods and Services
In October 2016,The following is a description of principal activities by reportable segment from which PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power determined that it would cease generation operations ofgenerate their revenues.
PSE&G
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
Electric and Gas Distribution and Transmission Revenues—PSE&G sells gas and electricity to customers under default commodity supply tariffs. PSE&G’s regulated electric and gas default commodity supply and distribution services are separate tariffs which are satisfied as the existing coal/gas units at the Hudson and Mercer generating stations on June 1, 2017. Both units were available to operate through May 31, 2017 and were subsequently retired from operation on June 1, 2017.
In the latter half of 2016, PSEG and Power recognized pre-tax charges in Energy Costs and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of $62 million and $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 charges, Power recognized Depreciation and Amortization (D&A) during 2016 of $571 million dueproduct(s) and/or services are delivered to the significant shortening ofcustomer. The electric and gas commodity and delivery tariffs are recurring contracts in effect until modified through the expected economic useful lives of Hudsonregulatory approval process as appropriate. Revenue is recognized over time as the service is rendered to the customer. Included in PSE&G’s regulated revenues are unbilled electric and Mercer.
As of June 1, 2017, Power recognized total D&A of $964 milliongas revenues which represent the estimated amount customers will be billed for services rendered from the Hudson and Mercer unitsmost recent meter reading to reflect the end of their economic useful lives in 2017. In the threerespective accounting period.
PSE&G’s transmission revenues are earned under a separate tariff using a FERC-approved annual formula rate mechanism. The performance obligation of transmission service is satisfied and nine months ended September 30, 2017, Powerrevenue is recognized pre-tax charges in Energy Costsas it is provided to the customer. The formula rate mechanism provides for an annual filing of $1 millionan estimated revenue requirement with rates effective January 1 of each year and $10 million, respectively,a true-up to that estimate based on actual revenue requirements. The true-up mechanism is an alternative revenue which is outside the scope of revenue from contracts with customers.
Other Revenues from Contracts with Customers
Other revenues from contracts with customers, which are not a material source of PSE&G revenues, are generated primarily for coal inventory lower of cost or market adjustments. For the threefrom appliance repair services 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 an increase in the Asset Retirement Obligation due to 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 such sites would triggersolar generation projects. The performance obligations under certain environmental regulations, including possible remediation. The amounts for any such environmental remediationthese contracts are neither currently probable nor estimable but may be material.satisfied and revenue is recognized as control of products is delivered or services are rendered.
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AsPayment for services rendered and products transferred are typically due within 30 days of December 31, 2016,month of delivery.
Revenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers
Other PSE&G revenues unrelated to contracts with customers are derived from alternative revenue mechanisms recorded pursuant to regulatory accounting guidance. These revenues, which include weather normalization, green energy program true-ups and transmission formula rate true-ups, are not a material source of PSE&G revenues.
PSEG Power had reduced
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
Electricity and Related Products—Wholesale and retail load contracts are executed in the estimated useful lifedifferent Independent System Operator (ISO) regions for the bundled supply of Bridgeport Harbor Station unit 3 (BH3) from 2025energy, capacity, renewable energy credits (RECs) and ancillary services representing PSEG Power’s performance obligations. Revenue for these contracts is recognized over time as the bundled service is provided to the summercustomer. Transaction terms generally run from several months to three years. PSEG Power also sells to the ISOs energy and ancillary services which are separately transacted in the day-ahead or real-time energy markets. The energy and ancillary services performance obligations are typically satisfied over time as delivered and revenue is recognized accordingly. PSEG Power generally reports electricity sales and purchases conducted with those individual ISOs net on an hourly basis in either Operating Revenues or Energy Costs in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of 2021 as it was more likely than not it will retireOperations. The classification depends on the unit by this time.net hourly activity.
PSEG Power enters into capacity sales and Power continue to monitor their other coal assets, including the Keystone and Conemaugh generating stations, to assess their economic viabilitycapacity purchases through the endISOs. The transactions are reported on a net basis dependent on PSEG Power’s monthly net sale or purchase position through the individual ISOs. The performance obligations with the ISOs are satisfied over time upon delivery of their designated useful livesthe capacity and their continued classification as heldrevenue is recognized accordingly. In addition to capacity sold through the ISOs, PSEG Power sells capacity through bilateral contracts and the related revenue is reported on a gross basis and recognized over time upon delivery of the capacity.
In April 2019, PSEG Power’s Salem 1, Salem 2 and Hope Creek nuclear plants were awarded Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) by the BPU. These nuclear plants are expected to receive ZEC revenue for use. The precise timing of a changeapproximately three years, through May 2022 from the electric distribution companies (EDCs) 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 assetsNew Jersey. PSEG Power recognizes revenue when the units generate electricity, which is when the performance obligation is satisfied. These revenues are included in PJM Sales in the future. These generating stations may be impactedtables below. See Note 4. Early Plant Retirements/Asset Dispositions for additional information.
Gas Contracts—PSEG Power sells wholesale natural gas, primarily through an index based full-requirements Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) contract with PSE&G to meet the gas supply requirements of PSE&G’s customers. The BGSS contract remains in effect unless terminated by factors sucheither party with a two-year notice. The performance obligation is primarily delivery of gas which is satisfied over time. Revenue is recognized as environmental legislation, co-owner capital requirementsgas is delivered. Based upon the availability of natural gas, storage and continued depressed wholesale power pricespipeline capacity beyond PSE&G’s daily needs, PSEG Power also sells gas and pipeline capacity to other counterparties under bilateral contracts. The performance obligation under these contracts is satisfied over time upon delivery of the gas or capacity, factors, among other things. Any early retirement or changeand revenue is recognized accordingly.
Other Revenues from Contracts with Customers
PSEG Power enters into bilateral contracts to sell solar power and solar RECs from its solar facilities. Contract terms range from 15 to 30 years. The performance obligations are generally solar power and RECs which are transferred to customers upon generation. Revenue is recognized upon generation of the solar power.
PSEG Power has entered into long-term contracts with LIPA for energy management and fuel procurement services. Revenue is recognized over time as services are rendered.
Revenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers
PSEG Power’s revenues unrelated to contracts with customers include electric, gas and certain energy-related transactions accounted for in accordance with Derivatives and Hedging accounting guidance. See Note 13. Financial Risk Management Activities for further discussion. PSEG Power is also a party to solar contracts that qualify as leases and are accounted for in accordance with lease accounting guidance.
Other
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
PSEG LI has a contract with LIPA which generates revenues. PSEG LI’s subsidiary, Long Island Electric Utility Servco, LLC (Servco) records costs which are recovered from LIPA and records the recovery of those costs as revenues when Servco is a principal in the held for use classification of our remaining coal units 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 andtransaction.
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decommissioning trust fund requirementsRevenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers
Energy Holdings generates lease revenues which are recorded pursuant to lease accounting guidance.
Disaggregation of Revenues
            
  PSE&G PSEG Power Other  Eliminations Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 Revenues from Contracts with Customers          
 Electric Distribution$1,096
 $
 $
 $
 $1,096
 
 Gas Distribution130
 
 
 (5) 125
 
 Transmission295
 
 
 
 295
 
 Electricity and Related Product Sales          
 PJM          
 Third Party Sales
 488
 
 
 488
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 160
 
 (160) 
 
 New York ISO
 38
 
 
 38
 
 ISO New England
 37
 
 
 37
 
 Gas Sales          
 Third Party Sales
 12
 
 
 12
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 58
 
 (58) 
 
 Other Revenues from Contracts with Customers (A)64
 13
 141
 (1) 217
 
 Total Revenues from Contracts with Customers1,585
 806
 141
 (224) 2,308
 
 Revenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers (B)19
 (35) 10
 
 (6) 
 Total Operating Revenues$1,604
 $771
 $151
 $(224) $2,302
 
            
            
  PSE&G PSEG Power Other  Eliminations Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 Revenues from Contracts with Customers          
 Electric Distribution$2,613
 $
 $
 $
 $2,613
 
 Gas Distribution1,272
 
 
 (11) 1,261
 
 Transmission887
 
 
 
 887
 
 Electricity and Related Product Sales          
 PJM          
 Third Party Sales
 1,426
 
 
 1,426
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 416
 
 (416) 
 
 New York ISO
 108
 
 
 108
 
 ISO New England
 85
 
 
 85
 
 Gas Sales          
 Third Party Sales
 70
 
 
 70
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 639
 
 (639) 
 
 Other Revenues from Contracts with Customers (A)196
 37
 406
 (3) 636
 
 Total Revenues from Contracts with Customers4,968
 2,781
 406
 (1,069) 7,086
 
 Revenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers (B)50
 489
 (27) 
 512
 
 Total Operating Revenues$5,018
 $3,270
 $379
 $(1,069) $7,598
 
            
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  PSE&G PSEG Power Other  Eliminations Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 Revenues from Contracts with Customers          
 Electric Distribution$1,072
 $
 $
 $
 $1,072
 
 Gas Distribution142
 
 
 (6) 136
 
 Transmission312
 
 
 
 312
 
 Electricity and Related Product Sales          
  PJM          
 Third Party Sales
 558
 
 
 558
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 166
 
 (166) 
 
 New York ISO
 56
 
 
 56
 
 ISO New England
 12
 
 
 12
 
 Gas Sales          
 Third Party Sales
 24
 
 
 24
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 47
 
 (47) 
 
 Other Revenues from Contracts with Customers (A)60
 12
 142
 (1) 213
 
 Total Revenues from Contracts with Customers1,586
 875
 142
 (220) 2,383
 
 Revenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers (B)9
 (7) 9
 
 11
 
 Total Operating Revenues$1,595
 $868
 $151
 $(220) $2,394
 
            
            
  PSE&G PSEG Power Other  Eliminations Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 Revenues from Contracts with Customers          
 Electric Distribution$2,516
 $
 $
 $
 $2,516
 
 Gas Distribution1,149
 
 
 (13) 1,136
 
 Transmission925
 
 
 
 925
 
 Electricity and Related Product Sales          
  PJM          
 Third Party Sales
 1,429
 
 
 1,429
 
          Sales to Affiliates
 489
 
 (489) 
 
 New York ISO
 161
 
 
 161
 
 ISO New England
 73
 
 
 73
 
 Gas Sales          
 Third Party Sales
 118
 
 
 118
 
 Sales to Affiliates
 552
 
 (552) 
 
 Other Revenues from Contracts with Customers (A)195
 35
 404
 (3) 631
 
 Total Revenues from Contracts with Customers4,785
 2,857
 404
 (1,057) 6,989
 
 Revenues Unrelated to Contracts with Customers (B)41
 181
 17
 
 239
 
 Total Operating Revenues$4,826
 $3,038
 $421
 $(1,057) $7,228
 
            
(A)Includes primarily revenues from appliance repair services at PSE&G, solar power projects and energy management and fuel service contracts with LIPA at PSEG Power, and PSEG LI’s OSA with LIPA in Other.
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(B)
Includes primarily alternative revenues at PSE&G, derivative contracts at PSEG Power, and lease contracts in Other. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Other includes a $58 million pre-tax charge related to one of Energy Holdings’ lease investments. See Note 8. Financing Receivables for additional information.
Contract Balances
PSE&G
PSE&G did not have any material contract balances (rights to consideration for services already provided or obligations to provide services in the future for consideration already received) as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Substantially all of PSE&G’s accounts receivable result from contracts with customers that are priced at tariff rates. Allowances represented approximately 7 percent of accounts receivable as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
PSEG Power
PSEG Power generally collects consideration upon satisfaction of performance obligations, and therefore, PSEG Power had no material contract balances as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
PSEG Power’s accounts receivable include amounts resulting from contracts with customers and other commitments,contracts which are out of scope of accounting guidance for revenues from contracts with customers. The majority of these accounts receivable are subject to master netting agreements. As a result, accounts receivable resulting from contracts with customers and receivables unrelated to contracts with customers are netted within Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In the wholesale energy markets in which PSEG Power operates, payment for services rendered and products transferred are typically due within 30 days of month of delivery. As such, there is little credit risk associated with these receivables and PSEG Power typically records no allowances.
Other
PSEG LI did not have any material contract balances as wellof September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
Remaining Performance Obligations under Fixed Consideration Contracts
PSEG Power and PSE&G primarily record revenues as allowed by the guidance, which states that if an entity has a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the entity's performance completed to date, the entity may recognize revenue in the amount to which the entity has a right to invoice. PSEG has future energy prices.performance obligations under contracts with fixed consideration as follows:
PSEG Power maintains
As stated above, capacity transactions with ISOs are reported on a NDT Fundnet basis dependent on PSEG Power’s monthly net sale or purchase position through the individual ISOs.
Capacity Revenues from the PJM Annual Base Residual and Incremental Auctions—The Base Residual Auction is conducted annually three years in advance of the operating period. PSEG Power expects to realize the following average capacity prices resulting from the base and incremental auctions, including unit specific bilateral contracts for previously cleared capacity obligations. These numbers exclude cleared capacity associated with our ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants that funds its decommissioning obligations. Seewere sold in September 2019. For additional information see Note 7. Available-for-Sale Securities.4. Early Plant Retirements/Asset Dispositions.

       
 Delivery Year $ per MW-Day MW Cleared 
 June 2019 to May 2020 $116 8,300
 
 June 2020 to May 2021 $179 7,300
 
 June 2021 to May 2022 $182 6,900
 
       
Capacity Payments from the New England ISO Forward Capacity Market—The Forward Capacity Market (FCM) Auction is conducted annually three years in advance of the operating period. The table below includes PSEG Power’s cleared capacity in the FCM Auction for the Bridgeport Harbor Station 5 (BH5), which cleared the 2019/2020 auction at $231/MW-day for seven years, and the planned retirement of Bridgeport Harbor Station 3 in 2021. PSEG Power expects to realize the following average capacity prices for capacity obligations to be satisfied resulting from the FCM auctions which have been completed:
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 Delivery Year $ per MW-Day (A) MW Cleared 
 June 2019 to May 2020 $231 1,330
 
 June 2020 to May 2021 $195 1,330
 
 June 2021 to May 2022 $192 950
 
 June 2022 to May 2023 $179 950
 
 June 2023 to May 2024 $231 480
 
 June 2024 to May 2025 $231 480
 
 June 2025 to May 2026 $231 480
 
       

(A)Capacity cleared prices for BH5 through 2026 will be escalated based upon the Handy-Whitman Index. These adjustments are not included above.
Bilateral capacity contracts—Capacity obligations pursuant to contract terms through 2029 are anticipated to result in revenues totaling $168 million.
Other
The LIPA OSA is a 12-year services contract ending in 2025 with annual fixed and incentive components. The fixed fee for the provision of services thereunder in 2019 is $65 million and could increase each year based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The incentive for 2019 can range from zero to approximately $10 million and could increase each year thereafter based on the change in the CPI.

Note 4. Early Plant Retirements/Asset Dispositions
Nuclear
In April 2019, PSEG Power’s Salem 1, Salem 2 and Hope Creek nuclear plants were awarded Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) by the BPU. Pursuant to a process established by the BPU, ZECs are purchased from selected nuclear plants and recovered through a non-bypassable distribution charge in the amount of $0.004 per kilowatt-hour (which is equivalent to approximately $10 per megawatt hour (MWh) in payments to selected nuclear plants (ZEC payment)). These nuclear plants are expected to receive ZEC revenue for approximately three years, through May 2022, and will be obligated to maintain operations, subject to exceptions specified in the ZEC legislation. PSEG Power anticipates it will recognize revenue monthly as the nuclear plants generate electricity and satisfy their performance obligations. The ZEC legislation requires nuclear plants to reapply for any subsequent three year periods. The ZEC payment may be adjusted by the BPU (a) at any time to offset environmental or fuel diversity payments that a selected nuclear plant may receive from another source or (b) at certain times specified in the ZEC legislation if the BPU determines that the purposes of the ZEC legislation can be achieved through a reduced charge that will nonetheless be sufficient to achieve the state’s air quality and other environmental objectives by preventing the retirement of nuclear plants. The BPU’s decision awarding ZECs has been appealed by the Division of Rate Counsel. The financial condition of the plants may nonetheless be materially adversely impacted by potential changes to the capacity market construct being considered by FERC (absent sufficient capacity revenues provided under a program approved by the BPU in accordance with a FERC- authorized capacity mechanism), and, in the case of the Salem nuclear plants, decisions by the EPA and state environmental regulators regarding the implementation of Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act and related state regulations, or other factors. Absent a material financial change, these adverse impacts could still result in PSEG Power taking all necessary steps to retire all of these plants following the end of the initial three year term of the ZECs program. Retirement of these plants would result in a material adverse impact on PSEG’s and PSEG Power’s financial results.
Fossil
In September 2019, PSEG Power completed the sale of its ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants and related assets and liabilities. PSEG Power recorded a pre-tax loss on disposition of approximately $400 million in the second quarter of 2019 as the sale price was less than book value.

Note 5. Variable Interest 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
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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 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 and controls the services provided to LIPA, 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 O&M Expense, respectively. Servco recorded $114$124 million and $116$126 million for the three months and $338$357 million and $315$355 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, 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 5.6. Rate Filings
This Note should be read in conjunction with Note 6.7. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018.
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 2017,October 2019, PSE&G filed its 20162019 Annual Transmission Formula Rate update with FERC requesting approximately $332 million in increased annual transmission revenue effective January 1, 2020, subject to true-up.
In June 2019, PSE&G filed its 2018 true-up adjustment pertaining to its transmission formula rates in effect for 2016.2018. This filing resulted in an additional revenue requirement adjustment of $12$52 million more than the 20162018 originally filed revenues.revenue requirement. PSE&G had previously recognized the majority of the additional revenue requirement in its 2018 Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Tax Adjustment Credit (TAC)—In September 2019, PSE&G made its initial annual TAC filing following the implementation of the TAC as a result of the settlement of PSE&G’s distribution base rate case in 2018. The TAC allows for the flowback to customers of excess accumulated deferred income taxes resulting from the reduction of the federal income tax rates provided in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Act) as well as the accumulated deferred income taxes from previously realized tax repair deductions and tax benefits from future tax repair deductions as realized. The 2019 TAC filing requests BPU approval to reduce electric and gas revenues by approximately $15 million and $10 million, respectively, on an annual basis starting January 1, 2020. 
BGSS—In September 2019, the BPU provisionally approved PSE&G’s request to decrease its BGSS rates which will decrease annual BGSS revenues by approximately $13 million. The BGSS rate decreased from approximately 35 cents to 34 cents per therm for residential gas customers effective October 1, 2019.
In March 2019, the BPU approved the final BGSS rates which were effective October 2017, the 2018 Annual Formula Rate update was filed with FERC and requests approximately $212 million in increased annual transmission revenue effective January 1, 2018, subject to true-up.2018.
Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP)I (GSMP I)—In July of each year, PSE&G files withSeptember 2019, the BPU for base rate recovery ofapproved PSE&G’s final GSMP investments which include a return of and on its investment.
In October 2017, PSE&G submitted the planned update to its annual GSMPI cost recovery petition originally filedrequesting approximately $11 million in July 2017, to includegas revenues, on an annual basis, which included GSMP I investments in service as of June 30, 2019. The increase was effective October 1, 2019.
Gas System Modernization Program II (GSMP II)—In September 30, 2017. This filing2019, PSE&G updated its first GSMP II cost recovery petition to include GSMP II investments in service as of August 31, 2019. The updated petition seeks BPU approval to recover in gas base rates an estimated annual revenue increase of $25$17 million effective JanuaryDecember 1, 2018. This increase represents the return of and on investment for GSMP investments in service through September 30, 2017. This proceeding is ongoing.   2019.
Energy StrongGreen Program Recovery FilingCharges (GPRC)—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 2017, PSE&G submitted 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, 2017. This filing requested estimated annual increases in electric and gas revenues of $16 million and $2 million, respectively. In August 2017,2019, the BPU approved these rate increases effective September 1, 2017.
In Septembera one year extension of PSE&G’s Energy Efficiency (EE) 2017 PSE&G filedcomponent of its Energy Strong electric costGPRC programs, authorizing an additional $27 million of EE Investments and $6 million of additional administrative costs for recovery petition seeking BPU approval to recover the revenue requirements associated with Energy Strong capitalized investment costs placed in service from June 1, 2017 through November 30, 2017. The petition requests rates to be effective March 1, 2018, consistent with the BPU Order of approval of thethough its existing filing mechanism.
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Energy Strong program. The annualized requested increaseIn June 2019, PSE&G filed its 2019 GPRC cost recovery petition requesting recovery of approximately $52 million and $11 million in electric revenue requirement is approximately $9 million. This proceeding is ongoing.   
Basic Gas Supply Services (BGSS)—In June 2017, PSE&G made its annual BGSS filing with the BPU requesting an increase in the BGSS rate from approximately 34 cents to 37 cents per therm effective October 1, 2017. In September 2017, the BPU approved a Stipulation in this matter on a provisional basis and the BGSS rate was increased.
Weather Normalization Clause—In April 2017, the BPU gave final approval to PSE&G’s petition to collect $54 million in net deficiency gas revenues, as a result of the warmer than normal 2015-2016 Winter Period.respectively, on an annual basis. This matter is pending.
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 revenue would be collected from customers over the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Winter Periods (October 1 through May 31). In September 2017, the BPU approved this petition on a provisional basis with rates effective October 1, 2017, allowing recovery during the 2017-2018 Winter Period.
Green Program Recovery Charges (GPRC)—In August 2017,2019, 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.
In March 2017, the BPU gave final approval to PSE&G’s 20162018 GPRC cost recovery petition to recoverrequesting recovery of approximately $37$65 million and $13$6 million in electric and gas revenues, respectively, on an annual basis associated withbasis.
Weather Normalization Clause (WNC)—In September 2019, the BPU approved PSE&G’s implementation2019-2020 WNC rates on a provisional basis allowing an approximate $8 million of these BPU approved GPRC programs for the period October 1, 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. colder-than-normal 2018-2019 Winter Period, to be refunded to customers over the 2019-2020 Winter Period, with rates effective October 1, 2019.
In June 2017, PSE&G filed its 2017 GPRC cost recovery petition requesting recovery of approximately $47 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 for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. This proceeding is ongoing.
Remediation Adjustment Charge (RAC)—In June 2017,March 2019, the BPU approved the final 2018-2019 WNC rates which allowed a net recovery of $14 million to be collected over the 2018-2019 Winter Period. The $14 million net recovery was the result of $9 million of excess revenues from the colder-than-normal 2017-2018 Winter Period offset by $23 million of remaining prior Winter Period undercollection.
Remediation Adjustment Clause (RAC)—In August 2019, the BPU approved PSE&G's&G’s filing with respect to its RAC 2426 petition allowing recovery of $41$73 million effective July 10, 2017September 1, 2019 related to net Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) remediation expenditures from August 1, 20152017 through July 31, 2016.2018.

ZEC Program—In April 2019, the BPU authorized the New Jersey EDCs, including PSE&G, to purchase ZECs from eligible nuclear plants selected by the BPU. In conjunction with this Order, the BPU authorized tariffs to collect a non-bypassable distribution charge in the amount of $0.004 per kilowatt-hour from each EDC’s retail distribution customers to be used to purchase ZECs from the selected plants. Each EDC purchases ZECs on a monthly basis with payment to be made annually following completion of each energy year. Under the program, any revenue collected in excess of the purchase price will be refunded to customers in the following year.
For the energy year ended May 31, 2019, PSE&G purchased approximately $17 million in ZECs, including interest, from the eligible nuclear plants selected by the BPU. The payment for $17 million was made in August 2019. In addition, there was approximately $0.2 million, including interest, in overcollected revenues which will be refunded to customers pending BPU approval of the refunding mechanism.

Note 7. Leases
PSEG and its subsidiaries, when acting as lessee or lessor, determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. PSEG assesses contracts to determine if the arrangement conveys (i) the right to control the use of the identified property, (ii) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the property, and (iii) the right to direct the use of the property.
As of September 30, 2019, PSEG and subsidiaries were both a lessee and a lessor in Operating Leases. PSEG and subsidiaries were neither the lessee nor the lessor in any material non-operating leases.
Lessee
The current portion of Operating Lease Liabilities is included in Other Current Liabilities. Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities are included as separate captions in Noncurrent Assets and Noncurrent Liabilities, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power. PSEG and its subsidiaries have elected an accounting policy to exclude the application of ASC 842 requirements to recognize Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities for leases where the term is twelve months or less.
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and Operating Lease Liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.
PSEG and its subsidiaries recognize the lease payments in O&M Expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases and variable lease payments in the period in which the obligations for those payments are incurred.
As lessee, most of the Operating Leases of PSEG and its subsidiaries do not provide an implicit rate; therefore, incremental borrowing rates are used based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The implicit rate is used when readily determinable. PSE&G’s incremental borrowing rates are based on secured borrowing rates. PSEG’s and PSEG Power’s borrowing rates are generally unsecured rates. Having calculated simulated secured rates for each of PSEG and PSEG Power, it was determined that the difference between the unsecured borrowing rates and the simulated secured rates had an immaterial effect on their recorded Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities.
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Services, PSEG LI and other subsidiaries of PSEG that do not borrow funds or issue debt may enter into leases. Since these companies do not have credit ratings and related incremental borrowing rates, PSEG has determined that it is appropriate for these companies to use the incremental borrowing rate of PSEG, the parent company.
Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that such options will be exercised.
PSEG and its subsidiaries have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. For real estate, equipment and vehicle leases, the lease and non-lease components are accounted for as a single lease component.
PSE&G
PSE&G has Operating Leases for office space for customer service centers; rooftops and land for its Solar 4 All® facilities; equipment; vehicles; and land for certain electric substations. These leases have remaining lease terms through 2039, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to two five-year terms. Some leases have fixed rent payments that have escalations based on certain indices, such as the CPI. Certain leases contain variable payments.
PSEG Power
PSEG Power has Operating Leases for buildings; land leases for its solar generating facilities; merchant transmission; and equipment. These leases have remaining terms through 2052, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 7 5-year terms and certain other leases which include options to extend the leases for 15 to 20 year terms. Some leases have fixed rent payments that have escalations based on certain indices, such as the CPI.
Other
Services has Operating Leases for real estate and office equipment. These leases have remaining terms through 2030. Services’ lease for its headquarters, which ends in 2030, includes options to extend for 2 five-year terms. Energy Holdings has land leases with remaining lease terms through 2027, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 8 five-year terms. Some leases have fixed rent payments that have escalations based on certain indices, such as the CPI. Certain leases contain variable payments.
Operating Lease Costs
The following amounts relate to total Operating Lease costs, including both amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and any amounts capitalized as part of the cost of another asset, and the cash flows arising from lease transactions.
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  PSE&G PSEG Power Other Total 
  Millions 
 Operating Lease Costs        
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019        
   Long-term Lease Costs$7
 $4
 $3
 $14
 
   Short-term Lease Costs3
 2
 
 5
 
   Variable Lease Costs
 5
 2
 7
 
 Total Operating Lease Costs$10
 $11
 $5
 $26
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019        
   Long-term Lease Costs$16
 $9
 $11
 $36
 
   Short-term Lease Costs12
 7
 
 19
 
   Variable Lease Costs1
 7
 7
 15
 
 Total Operating Lease Costs$29
 $23
 $18
 $70
 
          
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019        
 Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Operating Lease Liabilities$5
 $4
 $3
 $12
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019        
 Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Operating Lease Liabilities$12
 $8
 $11
 $31
 
          
 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term in Years13
 13
 11
 12
 
 Weighted Average Discount Rate3.6% 4.4% 4.2% 4.1% 
          

Operating Lease commitments as of December 31, 2018 had the following maturities:
           
   PSE&G PSEG Power Other Total 
   Millions 
 2019 $15
 $11
 $15
 $41
 
 2020 11
 13
 16
 40
 
 2021 10
 13
 16
 39
 
 2022 8
 14
 16
 38
 
 2023 8
 8
 15
 31
 
 Thereafter 66
 51
 105
 222
 
 Total Minimum Lease Payments $118
 $110
 $183
 $411
 
           

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Operating Lease Liabilities as of September 30, 2019 had the following maturities:
           
   PSE&G PSEG Power Other Total 
   Millions 
 2019 $4
 $3
 $4
 $11
 
 2020 15
 13
 16
 44
 
 2021 12
 13
 16
 41
 
 2022 10
 14
 15
 39
 
 2023 8
 8
 15
 31
 
 2024 8
 3
 15
 26
 
 Thereafter 67
 48
 90
 205
 
 Total Minimum Lease Payments $124
 $102
 $171
 $397
 
           

The following is a reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the discounted Operating Lease Liabilities recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
           
   As of September 30, 2019 
   PSE&G PSEG Power Other Total 
   Millions 
 Undiscounted Cash Flows $124
 $102
 $171
 $397
 
 Reconciling Amount due to Discount Rate (27) (29) (33) (89) 
 Total Discounted Operating Lease Liabilities $97
 $73
 $138
 $308
 
           

As of September 30, 2019, the current portions of Operating Lease Liabilities included in Other Current Liabilities were $33 million, $12 million and $10 million for PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power, respectively.
Lessor
Property subject to Operating Leases, where PSEG or one of its subsidiaries is the lessor, is included in Property, Plant and Equipment and rental income from these leases is included in Operating Revenues.
PSEG and its subsidiaries, as lessors, have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are primarily related to real estate assets and solar generating facilities. PSEG and subsidiaries account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Energy Holdings’ leveraged leases are accounted for in Operating Revenues and in Noncurrent Long-Term Investments. See Note 8. Financing Receivables.
PSEG Power
Certain of PSEG Power’s sales agreements related to its solar generating plants qualify as Operating Leases with remaining terms through 2043 with no extension terms. Lease income is based on solar energy generation; therefore, all rental income is variable under these leases. As of September 30, 2019, PSEG Power’s solar generating plants subject to these leases had a total carrying value of $333 million.
Other
Energy Holdings is the lessor in leveraged leases. Leveraged lease accounting guidance is grandfathered for existing leveraged leases. If modified after January 1, 2019, those leveraged leases will be accounted for as operating or financing leases. See Note 8. Financing Receivables.
Energy Holdings is the lessor in various Operating Leases for real estate with remaining terms through 2033. As of September 30, 2019, Energy Holdings’ property subject to these leases had a total carrying value of $24 million.
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The following is the Operating Lease Income for PSEG Power and Energy Holdings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019:
        
  PSEG Power Energy Holdings Total 
  Millions 
 Operating Lease Income    

 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019      
 Fixed Lease Income$
 $6
 $6
 
 Variable Lease Income7
 
 7
 
 Total Operating Lease Income$7
 $6
 $13
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019      
 Fixed Lease Income$
 $17
 $17
 
 Variable Lease Income19
 
 19
 
 Total Operating Lease Income$19
 $17
 $36
 
        

Energy Holdings’ Operating Leases had the following minimum future fixed lease receipts as of September 30, 2019:
      
   Millions 
 2019 $2
  
 2020 20
  
 2021 18
  
 2022 17
  
 2023 17
  
 2024 16
  
 Thereafter 171
  
 Total Minimum Future Lease Receipts $261
  
      


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Note 6.8. 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. Interest income on the loans is recorded on an accrual basis. The loans are generally paid back with solar renewable energy certificates generated from the installed solar electric system. In the event of a loan default, the basis of the solar loan would be recovered through a regulatory recovery mechanism. None of the solar loans are impaired; however, in the event a loan becomes impaired, the basis of the loan would be recovered through a regulatory recovery mechanism. 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 arewould be considered “non-performing.”
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 Outstanding Loans by Class of Customer 
   As of As of 
 Consumer Loans September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
   Millions 
 Commercial/Industrial $153
 $164
 
 Residential 8
 9
 
 Total $161
 $173
 
 Current Portion (included in Accounts Receivable) (24) (24) 
 Noncurrent Portion (included in Long-Term Investments) $137
 $149
 
       
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 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-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 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 thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2019, Energy Holdings completed its annual review of estimated residual values embedded in the
NRG REMA, LLC (REMA) leveraged leases. The outcome indicated that the revisedupdated residual value estimates wereestimate of the coal-fired Powerton lease was lower than the recorded residual valuesvalue and the decline was deemed to be other than temporary due to theas a result of expected future 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.market conditions. As a result, a pre-tax write-down of $137$58 million was reflected in Operating Revenues in the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2019, 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.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


The following table shows Energy Holdings’ gross and net lease investment as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016, respectively.2018.
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
  Millions 
 Lease Receivables (net of Non-Recourse Debt)$500
 $504
 
 Estimated Residual Value of Leased Assets201
 326
 
 Total Investment in Rental Receivables701
 830
 
 Unearned and Deferred Income(208) (290) 
 Gross Investments in Leases493
 540
 
 Deferred Tax Liabilities(331) (354) 
 Net Investments in Leases$162
 $186
 
      


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
      
  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,as follows, 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 and Poor’s (S&P) as of September 30, 2019   
  As of September 30, 2019 
   Millions 
 AA $12
 
 A- 58
 
 BBB+ — BBB- 258
 
 BB 133
 
 NR 39
 
 Total $500
 
     

     
   
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-”“BB” and the “CCC-”“NR” ratings in the preceding table represent lease receivables related to coal and gas-fired assets in Illinois and Pennsylvania, respectively. As of September 30, 20172019, the gross investment in the leases of such assets, net of non-recourse debt, was $337236 million ($(184)(25) million, net of deferred taxes). A more detailed description of such assets under lease as of September 30, 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 $75
 64% 1,538
 Coal BB NRG Energy, Inc. 
 Joliet Station Units 7 and 8 IL $85
 64% 1,036
 Gas BB NRG Energy, Inc. 
 Shawville Station Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 PA $76
 100% 596
 Gas NR 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’s parent company, GenOn, and certain of its subsidiaries (which did not include REMA) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. GenOn is currently engaged in a balance sheet restructuring, which will take an undetermined time to complete.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)



The credit exposure for lessors is partially mitigated through various credit enhancement mechanisms within the lease structures. These credit enhancement features vary from lease to lease and may include letters of credit or affiliate guarantees.lease. Upon the occurrence of certain defaults, indirect subsidiary companies of Energy Holdings would exercise their rights and 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 and trigger certain material tax obligations which could, for certain leases, wholly or partially be mitigated by tax indemnification claims against 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 restructuring 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 and continues to discuss the situation with GenOn. If lease rejections or foreclosures were to occur, Energy Holdings could potentially record additional pre-tax write-offs up to its gross investment in these facilities and may also be required to accelerate and pay material deferred tax liabilities to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Additional factors that 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 Securities9. Trust Investments
NDTNuclear Decommissioning Trust (NDT) Fund
PSEG Power maintains an external master NDT to fund its share of decommissioning costs for its five5 nuclear facilities upon their respective 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 funds are managed by third-party investment managers who operate under investment guidelines developed by PSEG Power.
Power classifies investments in the NDT Fund as available-for-sale.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

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, 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
 
          
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


          
  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
 
          
          
  As of September 30, 2019 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities        
 Domestic$444
 $195
 $(7) $632
 
 International387
 71
 (18) 440
 
 Total Equity Securities831
 266
 (25) 1,072
 
 Available-for Sale Debt Securities        
 Government544
 22
 
 566
 
 Corporate480
 18
 (2) 496
 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities1,024
 40
 (2) 1,062
 
 Total NDT Fund Investments (A)$1,855
 $306
 $(27) $2,134
 
          
(A)The NDT available-for-sale securitiesFund Investments table excludes cashforeign currency of $1 million as of September 30, 2019, which is part of the NDT Fund.
          
  As of December 31, 2018 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Equity Securities        
 Domestic$447
 $153
 $(29) $571
 
 International323
 36
 (30) 329
 
 Total Equity Securities770
 189
 (59) 900
 
 Available-for Sale Debt Securities        
 Government498
 2
 (9) 491
 
 Corporate501
 1
 (15) 487
 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities999
 3
 (24) 978
 
 Total NDT Fund Investments$1,769
 $192
 $(83) $1,878
 
          

Net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities of $22 million (after-tax) were included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on PSEG’s and PSEG Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019. The portion of net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the third quarter and first nine months of 2019 related to equity securities still held as of September 30, 2019 was $(9) million and $102 million, respectively.
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,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$14
 $17
 
 Accounts Payable$13
 $5
 
      
      
  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.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
                  
  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) 
                  

                  
  As of September 30, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 
  
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)                
 Domestic$69
 $(5) $6
 $(2) $147
 $(26) $5
 $(3) 
 International45
 (4) 39
 (14) 131
 (28) 5
 (2) 
 Total Equity Securities114
 (9) 45
 (16) 278
 (54) 10
 (5) 
 Available-for Sale Debt Securities                
 Government (B)36
 
 43
 
 51
 
 317
 (9) 
 Corporate (C)36
 
 19
 (2) 150
 (5) 222
 (10) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities72
 
 62
 (2) 201
 (5) 539
 (19) 
 NDT Trust Investments$186
 $(9) $107
 $(18) $479
 $(59) $549
 $(24) 
                  
(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 unrealizedUnrealized gains and losses are distributed over a broad range of securities with limited impairment durations. Power does not consideron these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2017.are recorded in Net Income.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


(B)Debt Securities (Government)—Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). The unrealized losses on PSEG Power’s NDT investments in U.S. Treasury obligations and Federal Agency mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate changes. These investments are guaranteed by the U.S. government or an agency of the U.S. government. PSEG 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. Since PSEG Power does not intend to sell these securities nor will it be more-likely-than-not required to sell, PSEG Power does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2017.2019.
(C)Debt Securities (Corporate)—Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). PSEG 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 PSEG Power does not intend to sell these securities nor will it be more-likely-than-not required to sell, PSEG Power does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2017.2019.
The proceeds from the sales of and the net realized gains (losses) on securities in the NDT Fund were:
          
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 Proceeds from NDT Fund Sales (A)$365
 $231
 $1,245
 $1,005
 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund        
 Gross Realized Gains$27
 $17
 $90
 $75
 
 Gross Realized Losses(11) (7) (43) (29) 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund (B)$16
 $10
 $47
 $46
 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities in NDT Fund(21) $34
 111
 (16) 
 Net Gains (Losses) on NDT Fund Investments$(5) $44
 $158
 $30
 
          
(A)Includes activity in accounts related to the liquidation of funds being transitioned to new managers.
(B)The cost of these securities was determined on the basis of specific identification.
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses disclosed in the preceding
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


The NDT available-for-saleFund debt securities held as of September 30, 20172019 had the following maturities:
     
 Time Frame Fair Value 
   Millions 
 Less than one year $26
 
 1 - 5 years 267
 
 6 - 10 years 192
 
 11 - 15 years 55
 
 16 - 20 years 74
 
 Over 20 years 448
 
 Total NDT Available-for-Sale Debt Securities$1,062
 
     

     
 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
 
     
PSEG Power periodically assesses individual debt 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 incomethese 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, 2017, Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (OTTI) of$9 million were recognized on securities in the NDT Fund. Any subsequent recoveries in the value of these securities would be
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


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.
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, 2019 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Domestic Equity Securities$20
 $5
 $
 $25
 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities        
 Government101
 8
 
 109
 
 Corporate105
 7
 
 112
 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities206
 15
 
 221
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Investments$226
 $20
 $
 $246
 
          

          
  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
 
          
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

          
  As of December 31, 2018 
  Cost 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Domestic Equity Securities$22
 $1
 $
 $23
 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities        
 Government110
 1
 (2) 109
 
 Corporate96
 
 (4) 92
 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities206
 1
 (6) 201
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Investments$228
 $2
 $(6) $224
 
          

Net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities of $11 million (after-tax) were included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on PSEG’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2019. The portion of net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the third quarter and first nine months of 2019 related to equity securities still held as of September 30, 2019 was less than $1 million and $4 million, respectively.
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,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$2
 $2
 
 Accounts Payable$
 $
 
      

      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
  Millions 
 Accounts Receivable$2
 $5
 
 Accounts Payable$
 $3
 
      
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


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, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 
  
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 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities                
 Government (A)$10
 $
 $5
 $
 $18
 $
 $59
 $(2) 
 Corporate (B)9
 
 4
 
 50
 (3) 29
 (1) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities19
 
 9
 
 68
 (3) 88
 (3) 
 Rabbi Trust Investments$19
 $
 $9
 $
 $68
 $(3) $88
 $(3) 
                  
                  
  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)—Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). The 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. These investments are guaranteed by the U.S. government or an agency of the U.S. government. 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. 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, 2017.
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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, 2019.
(C)(B)Debt Securities (Corporate)—Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). 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, 2017.2019.
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, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 Proceeds from Rabbi Trust Sales (A)$43
 $33
 $129
 $80
 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust:        
 Gross Realized Gains$3
 $
 $5
 $2
 
 Gross Realized Losses(2) (1) (3) (3) 
 Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust (B)1
 (1) 2
 (1) 
 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities in Rabbi Trust1
 2
 4
 2
 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Rabbi Trust Investments$2
 $1
 $6
 $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.
(B)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 $3 million (after-tax) were recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017.
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The Rabbi Trust available-for-sale debt securities held as of September 30, 20172019 had the following maturities:
     
 Time Frame Fair Value 
   Millions 
 Less than one year $4
 
 1 - 5 years 30
 
 6 - 10 years 33
 
 11 - 15 years 12
 
 16 - 20 years 27
 
 Over 20 years 115
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Available-for-Sale Debt Securities$221
 
     
     
 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 debt 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 an 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, 2017, no OTTIs 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.
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The fair value of the Rabbi Trust related to PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power are detailed as follows:
      
  As of As of 
  September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$48
 $45
 
 PSEG Power62
 56
 
 Other136
 123
 
 Total Rabbi Trust Investments$246
 $224
 
      

      
  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 8.10. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (OPEB)
PSEG sponsors qualified and nonqualified pension plans and OPEB plans covering PSEG’s and its participating affiliates’ current and former employees who meet certain eligibility criteria.
In late June 2019, PSEG approved a plan amendment to its qualified pension plan, effective July 1, 2019. The amendment involved the spin-off of predominantly active participants from the existing qualified pension plan into a new qualified pension plan. Benefits offered to the plan participants remain unchanged. As a result of the amendment, the existing plan’s pension benefit obligations, as well as the asset values, were remeasured as of July 1, 2019. The weighted average discount rate for the combined plans decreased from 4.41% to 3.65%. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets remains at 7.80%. Actuarial gains and losses associated with the existing plan will be amortized over the average remaining life expectancy of the inactive participants (as opposed to the average remaining service of active participants prior to the plan being split). Actuarial gains and losses associated with the new plan will be amortized over the average remaining service of active participants. The combined remeasured qualified pension plans’ projected benefit obligation as of July 1, 2019 was $6.4 billion.
In December 2018, PSEG amended certain provisions of its OPEB plans applicable to all current and future Medicare-eligible retirees and spouses who receive or will receive subsidized healthcare from PSEG. Effective January 1, 2021, the PSEG-sponsored Medicare-eligible plans will be replaced by a Medicare private exchange. For each Medicare-eligible retiree and spouse, PSEG will provide annual credits to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, which can be used to pay for medical, prescription drug, and dental plan premiums, as well as certain out-of-pocket costs. The amendment resulted in a $559 million reduction in PSEG’s OPEB obligation as of December 31, 2016, PSEG merged its three qualified defined benefit pension plans (excluding Servco plans) into one plan, thereby also merging all of the pension plans’ assets. As a result, the total net periodic benefit costs, net of amounts capitalized, decreased by approximately $12 million and $36 million for the three months and nine months, ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to the 2017 amounts that would have been recognized had the plans not been merged. This is due to the amortization period for gains and 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.2018.
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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, excluding Servco. Amounts shown do not reflect the impacts of capitalization and co-owner allocations. Only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization, when applicable.
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  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 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, 
  2019
 2018 2019
 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Credits) Costs                
 Service Cost (included in O&M Expense)$33
 $32
 $2
 $4
 $90
 $97
 $7
 $13
 
 Non-Service Components of Pension and OPEB (Credits) Costs                
 Interest Cost51
 52
 12
 16
 167
 156
 34
 49
 
 Expected Return on Plan Assets(108) (111) (9) (9) (301) (331) (27) (30) 
 Amortization of Net                
 Prior Service Credit(4) (4) (32) (1) (13) (13) (96) (1) 
 Actuarial Loss21
 22
 13
 16
 75
 64
 38
 48
 
 Non-Service Components of Pension and OPEB (Credits) Costs(40) (41) (16) 22
 (72) (124) (51) 66
 
 Total Benefit (Credits) Costs$(7) $(9) $(14) $26
 $18
 $(27) $(44) $79
 
                  

Pension and OPEB costs for PSE&G, PSEG Power and PSEG’s other subsidiaries, excluding 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, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$(6) $(8) $(14) $17
 $7
 $(23) $(46) $51
 
 PSEG Power(2) (2) 
 8
 5
 (7) 2
 24
 
 Other1
 1
 
 1
 6
 3
 
 4
 
 Total Benefit (Credits) Costs$(7) $(9) $(14) $26
 $18
 $(27) $(44) $79
 
                  
                  
  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, 2017,2019, PSEG contributed its entire 2019 annual planned contribution for the year 2017 of $14$10 million into its OPEB 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 4.5. Variable Interest 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’s pension-related revenues and costs were $18$14 million and $16 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $35 million and $28 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, 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 the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The OPEB-related2019, respectively. As of September 30, 2019, Servco completed its entire 2019 annual planned contribution into its pension plan. Servco’s pension-related revenues earned and costs incurred were immaterial$20 million and $40 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018, respectively. The OPEB-related revenues earned and costs incurred were $1 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and $4 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.


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Note 9.11. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Guaranteed Obligations
PSEG 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 as a form of collateral.
PSEG 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.
PSEG 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 PSEG 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 PSEG Power has provided a guarantee, and
the net position of the related contracts would have to be “out-of-the-money” (if the contracts are terminated, PSEG Power would owe money to the counterparties).
PSEG Power believes the probability of this result is unlikely. For this reason, PSEG 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.
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. PSEG 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, PSEG Power has also provided payment guarantees to third parties and regulatory authorities 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 PSEG Power’s outstanding guarantees, current exposure and margin positions as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018.
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  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 of As of 
  September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 
  Millions 
 Face Value of Outstanding Guarantees$1,827
 $1,772
 
 Exposure under Current Guarantees$134
 $198
 
      
 Letters of Credit Margin Posted$137
 $115
 
 Letters of Credit Margin Received$34
 $26
 
      
 Cash Deposited and Received:    
 Counterparty Cash Margin Deposited$
 $
 
 Counterparty Cash Margin Received$(3) $(10) 
    Net Broker Balance Deposited (Received)$95
 $403
 
      
 Additional Amounts Posted:    
 Other Letters of Credit$53
 $52
 
      

As part of determining credit exposure, PSEG Power nets receivables and payables with the corresponding net fair values of energy contract balances.contracts. See Note 11.13. 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 PSEG Power have posted letters of credit to support PSEG Power’s various other non-energy contractual and environmental obligations. See the preceding table. PSEG also issued 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 operationsLower Passaic River Study Area    
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that a 17-mile stretch 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 intoRiver (Lower Passaic River Study Area (LPRSA)) in New Jersey is a “Superfund” site under 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 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), whichincluding at 1 site that was transferred to Power, one former generating station and four former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites.PSEG Power.
In early 2007, 73Certain Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), including PSE&G and PSEG Power, formed a Cooperating Parties Group (CPG) and agreed to assume responsibility for conductingconduct a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) of the 17 miles of the lower Passaic River. At such time, theLPRSA. The CPG also agreed to allocate,allocated, 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 thismembers. The interim allocation which has been revised as parties have exitedis subject to change. In June 2019, the EPA conditionally approved the CPG’s Remedial Investigation. In August 2019, the CPG approximately seven percentsubmitted a draft Feasibility Study to the EPA which evaluated various adaptive management scenarios for the remediation of only 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 17upper 9 miles of the lower Passaic River. PSEG has provided notice to insurers concerning this potential claim.LPRSA.
In June 2008,Separately, the EPA has released a Record of Decision (ROD) for the LPRSA’s lower 8.3 miles that requires the removal of sediments at an estimated cost of $2.3 billion (ROD Remedy). An EPA-commenced process to allocate the associated costs is underway and PSEG cannot predict the outcome. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC), one of the PRPs, has commenced the design of the ROD Remedy, but declined to participate in the allocation process. Instead, it filed suit against PSE&G and others seeking cost recovery and contribution under CERCLA. The litigation is ongoing and PSEG cannot predict the outcome.
Two PRPs, Tierra Solutions, Inc. (Tierra) and Maxus Energy Corporation (Maxus) entered into an early action agreement whereby Tierra/Maxus agreed to remove a portion of, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The trust representing the heavily dioxin-contaminated sediment located in the lower Passaic River. The portion of the Passaic River identifiedcreditors in this agreement was located immediately adjacent to Tierra/proceeding has filed a complaint asserting claims against Tierra’s and Maxus’ predecessor company’s (Diamond Shamrock) facility. Pursuant to the agreement between the EPAcurrent 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 obligationformer parent entities, among others. Any damages awarded may be used to fund the EPA’s portion of its RI/FS oversight costs. At such time, the remaining membersremediation 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.LPRSA.
On April 11, 2014, the EPA released its revised draft “Focused Feasibility Study” (FFS) which contemplates 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 sets forth various alternatives for remediating this portion of the Passaic River.
The CPG, which consisted of 50 members asAs of September 30, 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 of the RI/FS is2019, PSEG has accrued approximately $195$65 million which the CPG continues to incur.for this matter. Of the estimated $195this amount, PSE&G has accrued $52 million as of September 30, 2017, the CPG had spent approximately $168 million, of which PSEG’s total share was approximately $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 releasedbased on 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&Grates. PSEG Power has accrued an additional $36$13 million Environmental Costs Liability and a corresponding Regulatory Asset and Power accruedas an additional $8 million Other Noncurrent Liability and awith the corresponding O&M Expense in the first quarterExpense.
The outcome of 2016. These accruals brought the total liability to approximately $57 million, $46 million applicable to PSE&Gthis matter is uncertain, 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 sentuntil (i) 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 Shamrock, would voluntarily perform the remedial designfinal remedy for the ROD Remedy. On September 30, 2016, OCCentire LPRSA is selected 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 PRPs.”
In June 2016, Tierra and Maxus, successors to Diamond Shamrock, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Maxus 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 parties to assert one or more causes of action to hold YPF responsible for certain 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 or 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 reached 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)fund it, (ii) PSE&G’s and PSEG Power’s respective shares of the costs both in the aggregate as well as individually, are determined, and (iv)(iii) 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
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PSEG’s financial statements. It is possible that PSE&G and PSEG 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) directedand certain federal regulators have alleged that PSE&G, PSEG Power and 56 other PRPs may be liable for natural resource damages within the LPRSA. 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 theany 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 asis an extension of the LPRSA and includes Newark Bay and portions of the Hackensack River, the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull. In August 2006, thesurrounding waterways. The EPA senthas notified PSEG and 11 other entities notices that it considered eachPRPs 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.their potential liability. PSE&G and PSEG Power are unable to estimate their respective portions of the possibleany loss or possible range of loss related to this matter.
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the site of the Hudson electric generating station. PSEG Power contractually transferred all land rights and structures on the site to a third party purchaser, along with the assumption of the environmental liabilities for the site.
MGP Remediation Program
PSE&G is working with the NJDEPNew Jersey Department Environmental Protection (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 $390$364 million and $440$407 million on an undiscounted basis through2021,2023, including its $46$52 million share for the Passaic River as discussed above. Since no amount within the range is considered to be most likely, PSE&G has recorded a liability of $390$364 million as ofSeptember 30, 2017.2019. Of this amount, $74$69 million was recorded in Other Current Liabilities and $316$295 million was reflected as Environmental Costs in Noncurrent Liabilities. PSE&G has recorded a $390$364 millionRegulatory 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 regardingPSE&G has agreed to what extentconduct sampling in the Passaic River is required to delineate coal tar from certain 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.
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 RenewalsSection 316(b) Rule
Pursuant toThe EPA’s CWA Section 316(b) rule establishes requirements for the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,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. The EPA requires that National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits expire withinbe renewed every five years of their effective date. In order to renew theseand that each state Permitting Director manage renewal permits but allowfor its respective power generation facilities on 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.case by case basis. 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.
In May 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.
The EPA has structured the rule so that each state Permitting Director will continue to consider renewal permits for existing power facilities on a case by case basis. In 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 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 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 Second Circuit and a decision remains pending.
In June 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 CWA, it requires additional studies and the selection of technology to address impingement for the service water system.Salem. In July 2016, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (Riverkeeper) filed aan administrative hearing request challenging certain conditions of the permit, including the NJDEP’s issuanceapplication of the final permit for Salem. This matter is still pending. The Riverkeeper’s filing does not change the effective date of the permit.316(b) rule. If the Riverkeeper’s challenge wereis successful, PSEG Power may be required to incur additional costs to comply with
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the CWA. Potential cooling water and/or service water system modification costs could be material and could adversely impact the economic competitiveness of this facility. The NJDEP had granted the hearing request but no hearing date has been established.
State permitting decisions at Bridgeport and possibly New Haven could also have a material impact on PSEG Power’s ability to renew permits at its existing larger once-through cooled plants without making significant upgrades to existing intake structuresintakes and cooling systems.
PSEG Power is unable to predict the outcome of these permitting decisions and the effect, if any, that they may have on PSEG 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 BH3. To address compliance with the EPA’s CWA Section 316(b) final rule the current proposal under consideration is that, if a final permit is issued,at Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 (BH3), PSEG Power wouldhas proposed to 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 previously estimated useful life ending in 2025. Power is currently awaiting action by the CTDEEP to issue a draft and then a final permit.
Separately,PSEG Power has also negotiatedentered into a Community Environmental Benefit Agreement (CEBA) with the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut and local community organizations. That CEBA provides that PSEG Power would retire BH3 early if all of its conditions precedent conditions occur, which include receipt of all final permits to build and operate a proposed new combined cycle generating facility on the same site that BH3 currently operates. Absent those conditions being met, and the permit for the
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cooling water intake structure referred to above not being issued, PSEG Power may seek to operate BH3 through the previously estimated useful life.
In February 2016, the proposed new generating facility at Bridgeport Harbor was awarded a capacity obligation. The 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 still being obtained to allow operations to begin byBH5. In June 2019.2019, BH5 began commercial operations. PSEG 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 dielectric fluid from subsurface feeder cables located in the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey, was identified and reported to the 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 beenwas undertaken to investigate, contain, remediate and stop the fluid discharge; to assess, repair and restore the cables to good working order, if feasible; and to restore the property. The regulatory agencies overseeing the emergency response, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the NJDEP and the Army Corps of Engineers, have issued multiple notices, orders and directives to the various parties related to this matter and the parties may also be subject to the assessment of civil penalties related to the discharge and response. The U.S. Coast Guard transitioned control of the federal response to the EPA in May 2018. In August 2018, the EPA ended the federal response to the matter. The response has now transitioned to the NJDEP site remediation program.
The impacted cable was repaired in late-Septemberlate September 2017; however, small amounts of residual dielectric fluid believed to be contained within the investigationmarina sediment continue to appear on the surface and response actions related to the fluid discharge are ongoing.ongoing, although at a significantly reduced scale. PSE&G remains concerned about future leaks and potential environmental impacts as a result of reintroduction of fluid back into these lines and has determined that retirement of the affected facilities is appropriate. PSE&G has been unable to reach an agreement with Con Edison and, as a result, in May 2018, PSE&G filed an action at FERC to resolve the matter. FERC dismissed PSE&G’s Complaint against Con Edison in September 2018 and PSE&G challenged FERC’s decision. In September 2019, FERC denied PSE&G’s challenge to the order dismissing the Complaint. Also ongoing is the processlawsuit in federal court to determine ultimate responsibility for the costs to address the leak among PSE&G, Con Edison and NADC. In addition, Con Edison filed counter claims against PSE&G and NADC, including an action filed by PSE&G in New Jersey federal court seeking damages from NADC.injunctive relief and damages. Based on theinformation currently available and depending on the outcome of the New Jersey federal court action, PSE&G’s portion of the costs to address the leak may be material; however, PSE&G anticipates that it will recover these costs through regulatory proceedings.
Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines
In September 2015, the EPA issued a new Effluent Limitation Guidelines 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 determine how this will ultimately impact its compliance requirements or its financial condition and results of operations.
Basic Generation Service (BGS), BGSS and Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS)ZECs
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 partythird-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 PSEG Power, to purchase BGS for PSE&G’s load requirements. The winners of the auction (including PSEG Power) are responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of a PJM Load ServingLoad-Serving Entity 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, 20162019 is $276.83$281.78 per MW-day, replacing the BGS-CIEP auction year price ending May 31, 20162019 of $335.33$287.76 per MW-day. Energy for BGS-CIEP is priced at hourly PJM locational marginal prices for the contract period.
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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  
  2016 2017 2018 2019  
 36-Month Terms EndingMay 2019 May 2020 May 2021 May 2022(A)  
 Load (MW)2,800 2,800 2,900 2,800  
 $ per MWh$96.38 $90.78 $91.77 $98.04  
           
           
  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 20172019 BGS auction year became effective on June 1, 20172019 when the 20142016 BGS auction agreements expired.
PSEG 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, PSEG Power has entered into contracts to directly supply PSE&G and other New Jersey electric distribution companies (EDCs)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 PSEG Power to meet the gas supply requirements of PSE&G’s gas customers. PSEG 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 PSEG 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 18.20. Related-Party Transactions.
Pursuant to a process established by the BPU, New Jersey EDCs, including PSE&G, are required to purchase ZECs from eligible nuclear plants selected by the BPU. In April 2019, PSEG Power’s Salem 1, Salem 2 and Hope Creek nuclear plants were selected to receive ZEC revenue for approximately three years, through May 2022. PSE&G has implemented a tariff to collect a non-bypassable distribution charge in the amount of $0.004 per kilowatt-hour from its retail distribution customers to be used to purchase the ZECs from these plants. PSE&G will purchase the ZECs on a monthly basis with payment to be made annually following completion of each energy year. The legislation also requires nuclear plants to reapply for any subsequent three-year periods and allows the BPU to adjust prospective ZEC payments.
Minimum Fuel Purchase Requirements
PSEG 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. PSEG Power’s nuclear fuel commitments cover approximately 100% of its estimated uranium, enrichment and fabrication requirements through 20202021 and a significant portion through 20212022 at Salem, Hope Creek and Peach Bottom.
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PSEG 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 pipelinedelivery capacity available beyond the needs of PSE&G’s customers, PSEG 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 in New Jersey.
Power also has various long-term fuel purchase commitments for coal through 2021 to supportIn connection with the sale of its ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh fossil generation stations.plants in September 2019, PSEG Power transferred the related coal purchase commitments to the buyers.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, the total minimum purchase requirements included in these commitments were as follows:
     
 Fuel Type PSEG Power's Share of Commitments through 2023 
   Millions 
 Nuclear Fuel   
 Uranium $203
 
 Enrichment $328
 
 Fabrication $141
 
 Natural Gas $1,082
 
     

     
 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 review its policies and practices to mitigate the risk of similar issues occurring in the future. During the three months 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.
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 $135 million, depending on the legal interpretation of the 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. Power is unable to reasonably estimate the range of possible loss, if any, for the quantity of energy 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 assert in a judicial challenge, including the legal defense that its cost-based bidding in a substantial majority of the hours was below the allowed rate under the Tariff and therefore any errors in those hours did not violate the Tariff or were immaterial. Furthermore, it is unclear whether the quantity of energy offered violated any legal requirement. As 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 PJM’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 no impact to PSEG’s operations or future earnings results.

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Pending FERC Matters
In June 2015, Hudson Power Transmission Developers, LLC (Hudson Power), formerly known as TranSource LLC, a merchant transmission developer, filed a complaint against PJM claiming that PJM wrongfully refused to provide data and a transparent process for evaluating transmission network upgrade requests that the transmission developer had submitted to PJM. Although not named as a respondent, the complaint identifies PSE&G as one of the companies claimed to have been involved. In January 2018, a FERC administrative law judge (ALJ) issued an order generally finding that PJM and transmission owners, including PSE&G, did not engage in wrongful conduct. In addition, the developer’s assertion of an entitlement to monetary damages was expressly denied. However, in a determination disputed by PSE&G, the order found that the PJM process lacked transparency. In August 2019, FERC reversed the ALJ’s decision on the transparency-related findings. FERC did find that PJM violated its Tariff and FERC orders, but found those errors were immaterial and ordered no remedies. Hudson Power filed comments alleging FERC erred in overturning the ALJ’s decision, which was subsequently rejected by FERC. However, Hudson Power has the right to challenge this determination. We are unable to predict the outcome of these proceedings.
PSE&G has also received requests for information and a Notice of Investigation from FERC’s Office of Enforcement concerning a transmission project. PSE&G retained outside counsel to assist with an internal investigation. PSE&G is fully cooperating with FERC’s requests for information and the investigation. It is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of this matter.
Litigation
Sewaren 7 Construction
In June 2018, a complaint was filed in federal court in Newark, New Jersey against PSEG Fossil LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSEG Power, regarding an ongoing dispute with Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. (Durr), a contractor on the Sewaren 7 project. Among other things, Durr seeks damages of $93 million and alleges that PSEG Power withheld money owed to Durr and that PSEG Power’s intentional conduct led to the inability of Durr to obtain prospective contracts. PSEG Power intends to vigorously defend against these allegations. In December 2018, Durr filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the federal court in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The SDNY bankruptcy court has allowed the New Jersey litigation to proceed. PSEG Power has accrued an amount related to outstanding invoices which does not reflect an assessment of claims and potential counterclaims in this matter. Due to its preliminary nature, PSEG Power cannot predict the outcome of this matter.
Newark Customer Incident
On the morning of July 5, 2018, PSE&G discontinued electricity to the home of a customer residing in Newark because of outstanding arrears on that customer’s account. Subsequent to the discontinuation of electricity, that customer died on the afternoon of July 5th. The family of the customer, who was on hospice care, raised allegations in the media regarding PSE&G’s conduct surrounding the discontinuation and restoration of electricity to the home of the customer, claiming that the discontinuation of electric service prevented the customer from using life sustaining medical equipment. The BPU initiated an investigation into the matter and that investigation is ongoing. In addition, PSE&G received a grand jury subpoena from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office (ECPO) for records and correspondence between PSE&G and the customer. PSE&G is fully cooperating with the BPU and the ECPO in both proceedings. PSEG cannot predict the outcome of the pending proceedings regarding this incident at this time.
The PSEG Board of Directors (PSEG Board) retained outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation of the facts surrounding this incident with the full support and cooperation of management. The independent investigation concluded that the disconnection itself was not improper; however, it did identify issues related to PSE&G’s response once it was notified of the disconnection. The PSEG Board reviewed and considered the findings and conclusions of the investigation and PSE&G’s proposed corrective actions. PSE&G’s progress on implementation of the corrective actions will continue to be overseen by the PSEG Board.
Caithness Energy, L.L.C. (Caithness)
In August 2018, Caithness, a Long Island power plant developer, filed a complaint in federal district court in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) against PSEG and PSEG LI alleging violations of state and federal antitrust laws and a claim of intentional interference of prospective business relations. Caithness alleges that PSEG and PSEG LI interfered with LIPA’s consideration of the Caithness proposal for a 750 MW combined cycle generation project that was identified as a finalist for a Request For Proposal issued by LIPA. The complaint alleges hundreds of millions of dollars of harm. The EDNY granted PSEG’s and PSEG LI’s motion to dismiss the complaint but gave Caithness an opportunity to file an amended claim. Caithness has represented to the court that it will no longer pursue its antitrust claims and is considering whether to file its claim of intentional interference of prospective business relations in state court. PSEG intends to vigorously defend against these allegations. Based upon the preliminary nature of this matter, a loss is not considered probable nor is the amount of loss, if any, estimable as of September 30, 2019.
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Hudson Power
In January 2019, Hudson Power filed a complaint against PJM, PSE&G and three other transmission owners in Pennsylvania state court. Hudson Power has sued the transmission owner defendants for fraud and intentional misrepresentation relating to information provided to PJM and FERC regarding the costs of upgrades for Hudson Power’s proposed project. These allegations appear to be based on alleged conduct that is the subject of the Hudson Power proceeding discussed under “Pending FERC Matters.” This action was removed to federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in February 2019. In light of the FERC proceeding, the federal court granted a motion to stay the federal proceeding until the conclusion of the FERC proceeding. Based upon the preliminary nature of this matter, a loss is not considered probable nor is the amount of loss, if any, estimable as of September 30, 2019.
Other Litigation and Legal Proceedings
PSEG and its subsidiaries are party to various lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. In view of the inherent difficulty in predicting the outcome of such matters, PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power generally cannot predict the eventual outcome of the pending matters, the timing of the ultimate resolution of these matters, or the eventual loss, fines or penalties related to each pending matter.
In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, a liability is accrued when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. PSEG will continue to monitor the matter for further developments that could affect the amount of the accrued liability that has been previously established.
Based on current knowledge, management does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending matters, other than the matters described herein, could have a material adverse effect on PSEG’s, PSE&G’s or PSEG Power’s consolidated financial position or liquidity. However, in light of the inherent uncertainties involved in these matters, some of which are beyond PSEG’s control, and the large or indeterminate damages sought in some of these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to PSEG’s, PSE&G’s or PSEG Power’s results of operations or liquidity for any particular reporting period.

Note 10.12. Debt and Credit Facilities
Long-Term Debt Financing Transactions
The following long-term debt transactions occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2017:2019:
PSEG
issued $750 million of 2.875% Senior Notes due June 2024, and
entered into an agreement forrepaid a new$350 million term loan maturing June 2019. The term loan has a balance of $700 million atwith an interest rate of 1 month LIBOR + 0.80% and can be terminated at any time without penalty..
PSE&G
issued $400 million of 3.20% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series M, due August 2049,
issued $375 million of 3.20% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series M, due May 2029,
issued $425$375 million of 3.00%3.85% Secured Medium-Term Notes, Series LM, due May 2027.2049, and
retired $250 million of 1.80% Medium-Term Notes at maturity, and
retired $250 million of 2.00% Medium-Term Notes at maturity.
PSEG Power
PSEG Power executed an extension of the letter of credit backing $44 million of Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Variable Rate Demand Bonds. The existing letter of credit, which was scheduled to expire in November 2019, was extended through March 2022.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

Short-Term Liquidity
PSEG meets its short-term liquidity requirements, as well as those of PSEG 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 the $4.2 billion credit facilities are provided by a diverse bank group. As of September 30, 2017,2019, the total available credit capacity was $3.8$3.6 billion.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, no single institution represented more than 8%9% of the total commitments in the credit facilities.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, total credit capacity was in excess of the total anticipated maximum liquidity requirements of PSEG, PSE&G and Power.over PSEG’s 12-month planning horizon.
Each of the 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. The total credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 20172019 were as follows:
             
   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
     
             
             
   As of September 30, 2019     
 Company/Facility 
Total
Facility
 Usage (D) 
Available
Liquidity
 
Expiration
Date
 Primary Purpose 
   Millions     
 PSEG           
   5-year Credit Facilities (A) $1,500
 $349
 $1,151
 Mar 2023 Commercial Paper Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSEG $1,500
 $349
 $1,151
     
 PSE&G           
   5-year Credit Facility (B) $600
 $26
 $574
 Mar 2023 Commercial Paper Support/Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSE&G $600
 $26
 $574
     
 PSEG Power           
   3-year Letter of Credit Facilities $200
 $136
 $64
 Sept 2021 Letters of Credit 
   5-year Credit Facilities (C) 1,900
 40
 1,860
 Mar 2023 Funding/Letters of Credit 
 Total PSEG Power $2,100
 $176
 $1,924
     
 Total $4,200
 $551
 $3,649
     
             

(A)PSEG facilities will be reduced by $9 million in March 2022.
(B)PSE&G facility will be reduced by $4 million in March 2022.
(C)PSEG Power facilities will be reduced by $12 million in March 2022.
(D)The primary use of PSEG’s and PSE&G’s credit facilities is to support their respective Commercial Paper Programs, under which as of September 30, 2017,2019, PSEG had $202$336 million outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 1.37%2.44%. PSE&G had no amounts$10 million outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 2.17% under its Commercial Paper Program as of September 30, 2017.2019.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)



Note 11.13. Financial Risk Management Activities

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 purchases and normal sales (NPNS), cash flow hedge and fair value hedge accounting. PSEG, 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. PSEG uses interest rate swaps and other derivatives, which are designated and effective as cash flow or fair value hedges. PSEG Power and PSE&G enterenters 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, PSEG Power has the most exposure to commodity price risk. PSEG Power is exposed to commodity price risk primarily relating primarily 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. PSEG Power uses a variety of derivative and non-derivative instruments, such as financial options, futures, swaps, fuel purchases and forward purchases and sales of electricity, to manage the exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices and optimize the value of PSEG Power’s expected generation. PSEG Power also uses derivatives to hedge a portion of its anticipated BGSS obligations with PSE&G. For additional information see Note 11. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities. Changes in the fair market value of thethese derivative contracts are recorded in earnings.
Interest Rates
PSEG, 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 changes in the fair value of the underlying forecasted interest payments of the debt. There were no outstanding interest rate swaps as of September 30, 20172019 or December 31, 2016. The fair value hedges reduced interest expense by $2 million and $6 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018.
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, primarily related primarily to variable-rate debt instruments. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2019, PSEG had interest rate hedges outstanding totaling $500$700 million. These hedges convert PSEG’s $500$700 million variable ratevariable-rate term loan due November 20172020 into a fixedfixed-rate loan. PSEG interest rate loan. Ashedges totaling $600 million were terminated during the second quarter and a loss of December 31, 2016,$(12) million was recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (after tax) and will amortize to interest expense over the remaining life of PSEG’s $750 million of 2.875% Senior Notes due June 2024. For additional information see Note 12. Debt and Credit Facilities.
The fair value of these hedges was $1$(7) million and was immaterial as of September 30, 2017. There was2019 and there were no ineffectivenessoutstanding interest rate hedges as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
2018. The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (after tax) related to existingoutstanding and terminated interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges was $1$(17) million and $2$(1) million as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively. The after-tax unrealized gainlosses on these hedges expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months is immaterial.are $(2) million.
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 are offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of PSEG Power and PSEG.




NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


For additional information see Note 14. Fair Value Measurements. The following tabular disclosure does not include the offsetting of trade receivables and payables.
             
   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
 
             
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
               
   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
 
               
(UNAUDITED)

             
   As of September 30, 2019 
   PSEG Power (A) PSEG (A) Consolidated 
   Not Designated     Cash Flow Hedges   
 Balance Sheet Location 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Netting
(B)
 Total
PSEG Power
 
Interest
Rate
Swaps
 
Total
Derivatives
 
   Millions 
 Derivative Contracts           
 Current Assets $361
 $(343) $18
 $
 $18
 
 Noncurrent Assets 228
 (201) 27
 
 27
 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets $589
 $(544) $45
 $
 $45
 
 Derivative Contracts           
 Current Liabilities $(369) $343
 $(26) $(6) $(32) 
 Noncurrent Liabilities (204) 200
 (4) (1) (5) 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative (Liabilities) $(573) $543
 $(30) $(7) $(37) 
 Total Net Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $16
 $(1) $15
 $(7) $8
 
             
           
   As of December 31, 2018 
   PSEG Power (A) Consolidated 
   Not Designated       
 Balance Sheet Location 
Energy-
Related
Contracts
 
Netting
(B)
 Total
PSEG Power
 
Total
Derivatives
 
   Millions 
 Derivative Contracts         
 Current Assets $426
 $(415) $11
 $11
 
 Noncurrent Assets 137
 (136) 1
 1
 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets $563
 $(551) $12
 $12
 
 Derivative Contracts         
 Current Liabilities $(521) $510
 $(11) $(11) 
 Noncurrent Liabilities (198) 194
 (4) (4) 
 Total Mark-to-Market Derivative (Liabilities) $(719) $704
 $(15) $(15) 
 Total Net Mark-to-Market Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $(156) $153
 $(3) $(3) 
           
(A)Substantially all of PSEG 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, 20172019 and December 31, 2016. PSE&G does not have any derivative contracts subject to master netting or similar agreements.2018.
(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, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2018, PSEG Power had net cash collateral/margin payments to counterparties of $92 million and $393 million, respectively. Of these net cash/collateral (received) paidmargin payments, $(1) million as of $(14)September 30, 2019 and $153 million wasas December 31, 2018 were netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. The $(1) million as of September 30, 2019 was netted against noncurrent assets. Of the $153 million as of December 31, 2018, $(2) million was netted against current assets, $(3) million was netted against noncurrent assets, $96 million was netted against current liabilities and $62 million was netted against noncurrent liabilities.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


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 ofPSEG Power’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require PSEG Power to post collateral. This collateral may be posted in the form of cash or credit support with thresholds contingent upon PSEG Power’s credit rating from each of
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

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 PSEG 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 PSEG Power would represent a three level downgrade from its current S&P or 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. PSEG 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) was $16$35 million and $19$22 million as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively. As of each of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, PSEG Power had the contractual right of offset of $9$6 million and $7 million, respectively, related to derivative instruments that are assets with the same counterparty under master agreements and net of margin posted. If PSEG Power had been downgraded to a below investment grade rating, it would have had additional collateral obligations of $7$29 million and $10$15 million as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively, related to its derivatives, net of the contractual right of offset under master agreements and the application of collateral.
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 and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 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)
 
  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
 $
 
             
2018:
             
 
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
 $
 
             
             
 
Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives
 
Location of
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 
  2019 2018   2019 2018 
   Millions   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Interest Rate Swaps $
 $
 Interest Expense $(1) $
 
 Total PSEG $
 $
   $(1) $
 
             
There were no pre-tax gains (losses) recognized
             
 
Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives
 
Location of
Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
Amount of Pre-Tax
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
  Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 
  2019 2018   2019 2018 
   Millions   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Interest Rate Swaps $(24) $
 Interest Expense $(2) $
 
 Total PSEG $(24) $
   $(2) $
 
             

The effect of interest rate cash flow hedges is recorded in income on derivatives (ineffective portion) asInterest Expense in PSEG’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and
2016.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


gain or loss on interest rate hedges reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into income was $(1) million after-tax. The amount of gain or loss on interest rate hedges reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into income for 2018 was immaterial.
The following reconciles the AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for derivative activity included in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of PSEG on a pre-tax and after-tax basis.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
       
 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
 
       

       
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Pre-Tax After-Tax 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2017 $
 $
 
 Loss Recognized in AOCI (2) (1) 
 Less: Loss Reclassified into Income 
 
 
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 $(2) $(1) 
 Loss Recognized in AOCI (24) (17) 
 Less: Loss Reclassified into Income 2
 1
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $(24) $(17) 
       

The following shows the effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments or as NPNS for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018, respectively. PSEG Power’s derivative contracts reflected in this 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 whichthat PSEG 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, 
     2019 2018 2019 2018 
     Millions 
 PSEG and PSEG Power           
 Energy-Related Contracts Operating Revenues $(76) $(130) $385
 $(154) 
 Energy-Related Contracts Energy Costs (3) 5
 (77) 12
 
 Total PSEG and PSEG Power   $(79) $(125) $308
 $(142) 
             
             
 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 reflectstable summarizes the grossnet notional volume on an absolute value basis,purchases/(sales) of derivativesopen derivative transactions by commodity as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018.
             
 Type Notional Total PSEG PSEG Power PSE&G 
     Millions 
 As of September 30, 2019           
 Natural Gas Dekatherm (Dth) 405
 
 405
 
 
 Electricity MWh (61) 
 (61) 
 
 Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) MWh 13
 
 13
 
 
 Interest Rate Swaps U.S. Dollars 700
 700
 
 
 
 As of December 31, 2018           
 Natural Gas Dth 358
 
 358
 
 
 Electricity MWh (74) 
 (74) 
 
 FTRs MWh 18
 
 18
 
 
             
             
 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 PSEG Power would incur as a result of non-performance by counterparties pursuant to the terms of their contractual obligations. PSEG has established credit policies that it 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 PSEG Power’s and PSEG’s financial condition, results of operations or net cash flows.
As of September 30, 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).
The following table provides information on PSEG Power’s credit risk from others,wholesale counterparties, net of collateral, as of September 30, 2017.2019. It further delineates that exposure by the credit rating of the counterparties, which 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 PSEG Power’s credit risk by credit rating of the counterparties.
As of September 30, 2019, 99% of the net credit exposure for PSEG Power’s wholesale 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).
              
 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
   
              
              
 Rating 
Current
Exposure
 Securities held as Collateral 
Net
Exposure
 
Number of
Counterparties
>10%
 
Net Exposure of
Counterparties
>10%
  
   Millions   Millions  
 Investment Grade $226
 $22
 $204
 2
 $100
(A) 
 Non-Investment Grade 2
 
 2
 
 
   
 Total $228
 $22
 $206
 2
 $100
  
              
(A)Includes
Represents net exposure of $97$67 million with PSE&G.&G and $33 million with a non-affiliated counterparty.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, collateral held from counterparties where PSEG Power had credit exposure included $3 million in cash collateral and $53$19 million in letters of credit.
As of September 30, 20172019, PSEG Power had 144127 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, 2017,2019, 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, 2017,2019, PSE&G had no net credit exposure with suppliers, including PSEG 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 12.14. 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 PSEG Power have the ability to access. These consist primarily of listed equity securities and money market mutual 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, 2017, these consistedThese consist primarily of 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 PSEG Power’s respective assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, 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 PSEG Power.
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   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) $
 
             






             
   Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2019 
 Description Total 

Netting (D)
 
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 
   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $45
 $(544) $10
 $576
 $3
 
 NDT Fund (B)           
 Equity Securities $1,072
 $
 $1,071
 $1
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $219
 $
 $
 $219
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $347
 $
 $
 $347
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $496
 $
 $
 $496
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (B)           
 Equity Securities $25
 $
 $25
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $68
 $
 $
 $68
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $41
 $
 $
 $41
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $112
 $
 $
 $112
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $(30) $543
 $(37) $(534) $(2) 
 Interest Rate Swaps (C) $(7) $
 $
 $(7) $
 
 PSE&G           
 Assets:           
 Rabbi Trust (B)           
 Equity Securities $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $13
 $
 $
 $13
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $8
 $
 $
 $8
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $22
 $
 $
 $22
 $
 
 PSEG Power 
         
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $45
 $(544) $10
 $576
 $3
 
 NDT Fund (B)           
 Equity Securities $1,072
 $
 $1,071
 $1
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $219
 $
 $
 $219
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $347
 $
 $
 $347
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $496
 $
 $
 $496
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (B)           
 Equity Securities $7
 $
 $7
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $17
 $
 $
 $17
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $10
 $
 $
 $10
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $28
 $
 $
 $28
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $(30) $543
 $(37) $(534) $(2) 
             
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   Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2018 
 Description Total Netting  (D) 
Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 
   Millions 
 PSEG           
 Assets:           
 Cash Equivalents (E) $100
 $
 $100
 $
 $
 
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $12
 $(551) $29
 $527
 $7
 
 NDT Fund (B)           
 Equity Securities $900
 $
 $898
 $2
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $171
 $
 $
 $171
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $320
 $
 $
 $320
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $487
 $
 $
 $487
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (B)           
 Equity Securities $23
 $
 $23
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $69
 $
 $
 $69
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $40
 $
 $
 $40
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $92
 $
 $
 $92
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $(15) $704
 $(36) $(677) $(6) 
 PSE&G           
 Assets:           
 Rabbi Trust (B)           
 Equity Securities $5
 $
 $5
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $14
 $
 $
 $14
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $8
 $
 $
 $8
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $18
 $
 $
 $18
 $
 
 PSEG Power           
 Assets:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $12
 $(551) $29
 $527
 $7
 
 NDT Fund (B)           
 Equity Securities $900
 $
 $898
 $2
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $171
 $
 $
 $171
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $320
 $
 $
 $320
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $487
 $
 $
 $487
 $
 
 Rabbi Trust (B)           
 Equity Securities $6
 $
 $6
 $
 $
 
 Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury $17
 $
 $
 $17
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Govt Other $10
 $
 $
 $10
 $
 
 Debt Securities—Corporate $23
 $
 $
 $23
 $
 
 Liabilities:           
 Derivative Contracts:           
 Energy-Related Contracts (A) $(15) $704
 $(36) $(677) $(6) 
             
             
   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 1— 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 being valued solely on settled pricing inputs which come directly from the exchange.
Level 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 similar assets and liabilities from an 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
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based on market prices, basis adjustments and other premiums where adjustments and premiums are not considered significant to the overall inputs.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs are used for the valuation of certain contracts. See “Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements” below for more information on the utilization of unobservable inputs.
(C)(B)Interest rate swaps are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different thanAs of September 30, 2019, 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 amounttable excludes foreign currency of cash as of September 30, 2017 and $1 million as of December 31, 2016, which is part of the NDT Fund.million. The NDT Fund maintains investments in various equity and fixed income securities classified as “available for sale.”securities. The Rabbi Trust maintains investments in a Russell 3000 index fund and various fixed income securities classified as “available for 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.securities. 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 mutualother equity securities in the NDT and Rabbi Trust Funds consist primarily of investments in money market funds which seek a high level of current income as is consistent with mainlythe preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. To pursue its goals, the funds normally invest in diversified portfolios of high quality, short-term, investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.dollar-denominated debt securities and government securities. The funds’ net asset value is priced and published daily. The Rabbi Trust equityTrust’s Russell 3000 index fund is valued based on quoted prices in an active market.market and can be redeemed daily without restriction.
Level 2—NDT and Rabbi Trust fixed income securities include primarily investment grade corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, asset backedasset-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)(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)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 $1 million was netted against the corresponding net derivative contract positions. Of the $1 million of cash collateral as of December 31, 2016, $(3) million was netted against assets, and $4 million was netted against liabilities.See Note 13. Financial Risk Management Activities for additional detail.
(E)Represents money market mutual funds.
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 RMC reports to the Corporate Governance and Audit Committees 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 PSEG 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.
For PSE&G, the natural gas supply contract 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 PSEG 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 fair value of PSEG Power’s gas physical contracts at certain illiquid delivery locations are measured using average historical basis and, accordingly, are categorized as Level 3. While these physical gas contracts have an unobservable component in their
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respective forward price curves, the fluctuations in fair value have been driven primarily by changes in the observable inputs. The following tables provide details surrounding significant Level 3 valuations as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.2018.
               
   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 September 30, 2019 Technique(s)  Input Range 
     Assets (Liabilities)       
     Millions       
 PSEG Power             
 Electricity Electric Load Contracts $3
 $(1) Discounted Cash flow Historic Load Variability 0% to 10% 
 Gas Gas Physical Contracts 
 
 Discounted Cash flow Average Historical Basis -40% to 0% 
��Electricity Electric Options $
 $(1) Discounted Cash flow Implied Volatilities 45% to 190% 
 Total PSEG Power   $3
 $(2)       
 Total PSEG   $3
 $(2)       
               
               
   Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements   
             
         Significant   
     Fair Value as of Valuation Unobservable   
 Commodity Level 3 Position December 31, 2018 Technique(s)  Input Range 
     Assets (Liabilities)       
     Millions       
 PSEG Power             
 Electricity Electric Load Contracts $2
 $(5) Discounted Cash flow Historic Load Variability 0% to 15% 
 Gas Gas Physical Contracts 5
 (1) Discounted Cash flow Average Historical Basis -40% to 0% 
 Total PSEG Power   $7
 $(6)       
 Total PSEG   $7
 $(6)       
               

               
   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 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 energy-related contracts in cases where PSEG Power is a seller, an increase in the load variability would decrease the fair value. For gas-related contracts in cases where PSEG Power is a buyer, an increase in the average historical basis would increase 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, 20172019 and September 30, 2016,2018, respectively, follows:
Changes in Level 3 Assets and (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
                 
   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, 20162019
                 
   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
 
                 
               
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 
 Description Balance as of June 30, 2019 
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized Included in Income (A)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(B)
 
Transfers
In/Out (C)
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 
   Millions 
 PSEG and PSEG Power           
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $4
 $1
 $
 $(4) $
 $1
 
               
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 
 Description Balance as of December 31, 2018 
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized Included in Income (A)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(B)
 
Transfers
In/Out (C)
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 
   Millions 
 PSEG and PSEG Power           
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $1
 $10
 $
 $(10) $
 $1
 
               


Changes in Level 3 Assets and (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
               
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
 Description Balance as of June 30, 2018 
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized Included in Income (A)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(B)
 
Transfers
In/Out
(C)
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 
   Millions 
 PSEG and PSEG Power           
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $4
 $(4) $
 $(1) $
 $(1) 
               
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 
 Description Balance as of December 31, 2017 
Total Gains or (Losses)
Realized/Unrealized Included in Income (A)
 
Purchases
(Sales)
 
Issuances/
Settlements
(B)
 
Transfers
In/Out (C)
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 
   Millions 
 PSEG and PSEG Power           
 Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $7
 $(8) $
 $
 $
 $(1) 
               
(A)PSEG’s and Power’sUnrealized gains and losses attributable to changes(losses) in netthe following table represent the change in derivative assets and liabilities include $3 million and $29 million in Operating Income for the three months and nine months endedstill held as of 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/Liability2019 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
2018.
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ended September 30, 2016, respectively..
                   
   Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2019 2018 2019 2018 
   Total Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Total Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Total Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Total Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) 
   Millions 
 PSEG and PSEG Power               
 Operating Revenues $(2) $(4) $(8) $(8) $14
 $5
 $(7) $(7) 
 Energy Costs 4
 2
 4
 5
 (4) (4) (1) (1) 
 Total $2
 $(2) $(4) $(3) $10
 $1
 $(8) $(8) 
                   

(D)(B)During the three months ended September 30, 2017 there were no transfers in to or out
Includes settlements 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 $8$(3) million and $24$(9) million in Operating Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Of2019 and $(1) million for the $8 million in Operating Income, $4 million is unrealized. The $24 million in Operating Income is realized.three months ended September 30, 2018.
(C)There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
As of September 30, 2017,2019, PSEG carried $2.6$2.4 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $6$1 million of net assets was measured using unobservable inputs and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
As of September 30, 2018, PSEG carried $2.3 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $1 million of net liabilities were measured using unobservable inputs and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
As of September 30, 2016, PSEG carried $2.6 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $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, 20172019 and December 31, 2016.
2018.
          
  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
 
          
          
  As of As of 
  September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 
  
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
  Millions 
 Long-Term Debt:        
 PSEG (A) (B)$2,839
 $2,879
 $2,443
 $2,397
 
 PSE&G (B)9,826
 11,253
 9,184
 9,374
 
 PSEG Power (B)2,839
 3,162
 2,835
 2,996
 
 Total Long-Term Debt$15,504
 $17,294
 $14,462
 $14,767
 
          
(A)As of September 30, 2017, fair value2019 and December 31, 2018, includes afloating-rate term loans of $700 million floating rate term loan in addition to the $500and $1,050 million, floating rate term loan and net offsets as of December 31, 2016.respectively. The fair values of the term loan debt (Level 2 measurement) approximate the carrying valuesvalue because the interest payments are based on LIBOR rates that are reset monthly and the debt is redeemable at face value by PSEG at any time.
(B)Given that these 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) is 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. The fair value amounts above do not represent the price at which the outstanding debt may be called for redemption by each issuer under their respective debt agreements.

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Note 13.15. Other Income and Deductions(Deductions)
          
  PSE&G PSEG Power Other (A) Consolidated 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019        
 NDT Fund Interest and Dividends$
 $14
 $
 $14
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction14
 
 
 14
 
 Solar Loan Interest4
 
 
 4
 
 Other4
 1
 (2) 3
 
   Total Other Income (Deductions)$22
 $15
 $(2) $35
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019        
 NDT Fund Interest and Dividends$
 $44
 $
 $44
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction41
 
 
 41
 
 Solar Loan Interest12
 
 
 12
 
 Other7
 (1) (2) 4
 
   Total Other Income (Deductions)$60
 $43
 $(2) $101
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018        
 NDT Fund Interest and Dividends$
 $13
 $
 $13
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction13
 
 
 13
 
 Solar Loan Interest5
 
 
 5
 
 Other3
 1
 (2) 2
 
   Total Other Income (Deductions)$21
 $14
 $(2) $33
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018        
 NDT Fund Interest and Dividends$
 $40
 $
 $40
 
 Allowance for Funds Used During Construction40
 
 
 40
 
 Solar Loan Interest14
 
 
 14
 
 Other7
 (2) 
 5
 
 Total Other Income (Deductions)$61
 $38
 $
 $99
 
          
          
 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, 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.

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Note 14.16. Income Taxes
PSEG’s, PSE&G’s and PSEG Power’s effective tax rates for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 20162018 were as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
 PSEG6.9% 22.1% 11.2% 25.1% 
 PSE&G6.5% 25.5% 6.1% 26.1% 
 PSEG Power20.9% 16.7% 29.1% 24.1% 
          
          
  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, 2017,2019, the differences 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 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, 2017, the differences in PSE&G’s effective tax rates as compared to the same periods in the prior year as well as toand the statutory tax rate of 40.85%,28.11% were due primarily to changes in uncertainthe flowback of PSE&G’s excess deferred income tax positions, plantliabilities as a result of the Tax Act and other flow-through items.tax repair-related accumulated deferred income taxes as a result of PSE&G’s 2018 settled distribution base rate case and the FERC- approved Section 205 filing, where applicable.
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, the differences in PSEG 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 inthe benefits associated with the remeasurement of uncertain tax positions manufacturing deductionand associated interest in connection with the nuclear carryback claim and the NDT Fund.
PSEG’s federal tax returns for the years 2011 and 2012 are currently being audited by the IRS. Thefederal income tax audit 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 necessaryrecorded in the rangethird quarter of $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. 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 placedthe three months ended September 30, 2019, the difference 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, subject to a written binding contract entered into before 2020, a 30% rate is allowed for 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.
This 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.

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Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
           
 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’s effective tax rate as compared to the statutory rate of 28.11% was due primarily to the impact of tax credits on lower pre-tax income.
           
 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) 
           
Tax Act
Effective January 1, 2018, the U.S. federal corporate tax rate was reduced from a maximum of 35% to 21% resulting in a decrease in PSEG’s, PSE&G’s and PSEG Power’s effective income tax rates. To the extent allowed under the Tax Act, PSEG Power’s operating cash flows reflect the full expensing of capital investments for income tax purposes. The Tax Act has led to lower customer rates due to lower income tax expense recoveries and the BPU and FERC have approved PSEG’s proposals to refund excess deferred income tax Regulatory Liabilities. The impact of the lower federal income tax rate on PSE&G was reflected in PSE&G’s distribution base rate proceeding and its 2018 transmission formula rate filings. The Tax Act is generally expected to result in lower operating cash flows for PSE&G resulting from the elimination of bonus depreciation, partially offset by higher revenues due to the higher rate base.
In November 2018, the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing the interest disallowance rules contained in the Tax Act. For non-regulated businesses, these rules set a cap on the amount of interest that can be deducted in a given year. Any amount that is disallowed can be carried forward indefinitely. For 2019, PSEG and PSEG Power expect that a portion of the interest will be disallowed in the current period but realized in future periods. However, certain aspects of the proposed regulations are unclear. Therefore, PSEG recorded taxes based on its interpretation of the relevant statutes.
In September 2019, the IRS released final and additional proposed regulations regarding the application of tax depreciation rules as amended by the Tax Act. We do not believe the final or proposed regulations materially impact our application of the rules.
Amounts recorded under the Tax Act, including but not limited to depreciation and interest disallowance, are subject to change based on several factors, including but not limited to, the IRS and state taxing authorities issuing additional guidance and/or further clarification. Any further guidance or clarification could impact PSEG’s, PSE&G’s and PSEG Power’s financial statements.
New Jersey State Tax Reform
In 2018, the State of New Jersey made significant changes to its income tax laws, including imposing a temporary surtax of 2.5% effective January 1, 2018 and 2019 and 1.5% in 2020 and 2021, as well as requiring corporate taxpayers to file in a combined reporting group as defined under New Jersey law starting in 2019. Both provisions include an exemption for public utilities. PSEG believes PSE&G meets the definition of a public utility and, therefore, will not be impacted by the temporary surtax or be included in the combined reporting group.
In 2019, the State of New Jersey issued further guidance regarding the temporary surtax and clarified that New Jersey net operating loss carryovers can be deducted in computing a taxpayer’s entire net income. This guidance has the effect of lowering or eliminating the temporary surtax.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)



Note 17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
                
 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, 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) 
                 
           
 PSEG Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2019 $(18) $(437) $23
 $(432) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 (20) 13
 (7) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1
 3
 (3) 1
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1
 (17) 10
 (6) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $(17) $(454) $33
 $(438) 
           
 PSEG Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2018 $(1) $(391) $(18) $(410) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 (6) (6) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 2
 9
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 (4) 3
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $(1) $(384) $(22) $(407) 
     
 PSEG Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 $(1) $(360) $(16) $(377) 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Stranded Tax Effects Resulting from the Change in the Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate to Retained Earnings 
 (81) 
 (81) 
 Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)         
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications (17) (23) 54
 14
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1
 10
 (5) 6
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (16) (13) 49
 20
 
 Net Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (16) (94) 49
 (61) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $(17) $(454) $33
 $(438) 
           
 PSEG Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2017 $
 $(406) $177
 $(229) 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Unrealized Net Gains on Equity Investments to Retained Earnings 
 
 (176) (176) 
 Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)         
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications (1) 
 (28) (29) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 22
 5
 27
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1) 22
 (23) (2) 
 Net Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1) 22
 (199) (178) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $(1) $(384) $(22) $(407) 
           
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)



           
 PSEG Power Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2019 $
 $(372) $18
 $(354) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 (14) 10
 (4) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 2
 (3) (1) 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 (12) 7
 (5) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $
 $(384) $25
 $(359) 
     
 PSEG Power Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of June 30, 2018 $
 $(335) $(15) $(350) 
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 (5) (5) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 1
 8
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 7
 (4) 3
 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $
 $(328) $(19) $(347) 
           
 PSEG Power Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 $
 $(306) $(13) $(319) 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Stranded Tax Effects Resulting from the Change in the Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate to Retained Earnings 
 (69) 
 (69) 
 Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)         
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 (17) 42
 25
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 8
 (4) 4
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 (9) 38
 29
 
 Net Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 (78) 38
 (40) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2019 $
 $(384) $25
 $(359) 
           
 PSEG Power Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cash Flow Hedges Pension and OPEB Plans Available-for-Sale Securities Total 
   Millions 
 Balance as of December 31, 2017 $
 $(347) $175
 $(172) 
 Cumulative Effect Adjustment to Reclassify Unrealized Net Gains on Equity Investments to Retained Earnings 
 
 (175) (175) 
 Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)         
 Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications 
 
 (23) (23) 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 19
 4
 23
 
 Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 19
 (19) 
 
 Net Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 19
 (194) (175) 
 Balance as of September 30, 2018 $
 $(328) $(19) $(347) 
           

                 
 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, 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)

                
 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, 2019 September 30, 2019 
  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$(1) $
 $(1) $(2) $1
 $(1) 
 Total Cash Flow Hedges  (1) 
 (1) (2) 1
 (1) 
 Pension and OPEB Plans            
 Amortization of Prior Service (Cost) Credit Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)$7
 $(2) $5
 $20
 $(6) $14
 
 Amortization of Actuarial Loss Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)(10) 2
 (8) (33) 9
 (24) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans(3) 
 (3) (13) 3
 (10) 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities            
 Realized Gains (Losses) Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments6
 (3) 3
 9
 (4) 5
 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities6
 (3) 3
 9
 (4) 5
 
 Total  $2
 $(3) $(1) $(6) $
 $(6) 
                
                
 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, 2018 September 30, 2018 
  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 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)$1
 $
 $1
 $3
 $
 $3
 
 Amortization of Actuarial Loss Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)(11) 3
 (8) (34) 9
 (25) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans(10) 3
 (7) (31) 9
 (22) 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities            
 
Realized Gains (Losses)

 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments(2) 
 (2) (8) 3
 (5) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities(2) 
 (2) (8) 3
 (5) 
 Total  $(12) $3
 $(9) $(39) $12
 $(27) 
                
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

                
 PSEG 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 OperationsSeptember 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 
  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 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)$6
 $(2) $4
 $17
 $(5) $12
 
 Amortization of Actuarial Loss Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)(9) 3
 (6) (28) 8
 (20) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans(3) 1
 (2) (11) 3
 (8) 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities            
 Realized Gains (Losses) Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments5
 (2) 3
 7
 (3) 4
 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities5
 (2) 3
 7
 (3) 4
 
 Total  $2
 $(1) $1
 $(4) $
 $(4) 
                

                
 PSEG 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 OperationsSeptember 30, 2018 September 30, 2018 
  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 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)$1
 $
 $1
 $3
 $
 $3
 
 Amortization of Actuarial Loss Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)(11) 3
 (8) (30) 8
 (22) 
 Total Pension and OPEB Plans(10) 3
 (7) (27) 8
 (19) 
 Available-for-Sale Debt Securities            
 Realized Gains (Losses) Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments(1) 
 (1) (7) 3
 (4) 
 Total Available-for-Sale Debt Securities(1) 
 (1) (7) 3
 (4) 
 Total  $(11) $3
 $(8) $(34) $11
 $(23) 
                



NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


Note 16.18. 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, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 
 
EPS Numerator (Millions):
                
 Net Income$403
 $403
 $412
 $412
 $1,256
 $1,256
 $1,239
 $1,239
 
 
EPS Denominator (Millions):
                
 Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding504
 504
 504
 504
 504
 504
 504
 504
 
 Effect of Stock Based Compensation Awards
 3
 
 3
 
 3
 
 3
 
 Total Shares504
 507
 504
 507
 504
 507
 504
 507
 
                  
 EPS                
 Net Income$0.80
 $0.79
 $0.82
 $0.81
 $2.49
 $2.47
 $2.46
 $2.44
 
                  
                  
  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.
Dividends
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Dividend Payments on Common Stock2019 2018 2019 2018 
 Per Share$0.47
 $0.45
 $1.41
 $1.35
 
 In Millions$238
 $227
 $713
 $682
 
          

          
  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 17.19. Financial Information by Business Segment
            
  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
 
            
            
  PSE&G PSEG Power Other (A) Eliminations (B) Consolidated Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 Total Operating Revenues$1,604
 $771
 $151
 $(224) $2,302
 
 Net Income (Loss)344
 53
 6
 
 403
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets608
 168
 3
 
 779
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 Operating Revenues$5,018
 $3,270
 $379
 $(1,069) $7,598
 
 Net Income (Loss) (C)974
 309
 (27) 
 1,256
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets1,866
 507
 10
 
 2,383
 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 Total Operating Revenues$1,595
 $868
 $151
 $(220) $2,394
 
 Net Income (Loss)278
 125
 9
 
 412
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets766
 253
 4
 
 1,023
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 Operating Revenues$4,826
 $3,038
 $421
 $(1,057) $7,228
 
 Net Income (Loss)828
 400
 11
 
 1,239
 
 Gross Additions to Long-Lived Assets2,213
 800
 15
 
 3,028
 
 As of September 30, 2019          
 Total Assets$32,652
 $12,553
 $2,384
 $(774) $46,815
 
 Investments in Equity Method Subsidiaries$
 $67
 $
 $
 $67
 
 As of December 31, 2018          
 Total Assets$31,109
 $12,594
 $2,604
 $(981) $45,326
 
 Investments in Equity Method Subsidiaries$
 $86
 $
 $
 $86
 
            
(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)company) and Services.
(B)Intercompany eliminations primarily relate primarily to intercompany transactions between PSE&G and PSEG 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 PSEG Power, see Note 18.20. Related-Party Transactions.
(C)
Includes an after-tax loss of $286 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to the sale of PSEG Power’s ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants. See Note 4. Early Plant Retirements/Asset Dispositions for additional information.


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)



Note 18.20. 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 presented as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Related-Party Transactions2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 Billings from Affiliates:        
 Net Billings from PSEG Power (A)$220
 $229
 $1,099
 $1,079
 
 Administrative Billings from Services (B)72
 78
 227
 246
 
 Total Billings from Affiliates$292
 $307
 $1,326
 $1,325
 
          
          
  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, 2019 December 31, 2018 
  Millions 
 Receivable from PSEG (C)$12
 $123
 
 Payable to PSEG Power (A)$152
 $245
 
 Payable to Services (B)56
 76
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies$208
 $321
 
 Working Capital Advances to Services (D)$33
 $33
 
 
Long-Term Accrued Taxes Payable 
$103
 $69
 
      

      
  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
 
      
PSEG Power
The financial statements for PSEG Power include transactions with related parties presented as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Related-Party Transactions2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 Billings to Affiliates:        
 Net Billings to PSE&G (A)$220
 $229
 $1,099
 $1,079
 
 Billings from Affiliates:        
 Administrative Billings from Services (B)$41
 $38
 $132
 $113
 
          

          
  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
 
          
      
  As of As of 
 Related-Party TransactionsSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 
  Millions 
 Receivable from PSE&G (A)$152
 $245
 
 Receivable from PSEG (C)81
 29
 
 Accounts Receivable—Affiliated Companies$233
 $274
 
 Payable to Services (B)$20
 $16
 
 Accounts Payable—Affiliated Companies$20
 $16
 
 Short-Term Loan to (from) Affiliate (E)$86
 $(193) 
 Working Capital Advances to Services (D)$17
 $17
 
 
Long-Term Accrued Taxes Payable 
$101
 $76
 
      

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


      
  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 PSEG Power under which PSEG Power provides the gas supply services needed to meet PSE&G’s BGSS and other contractual requirements. PSEG Power has also entered into contracts to supply energy, capacity and ancillary services to PSE&G through the BGS auction process.process and sells ZECs to PSE&G under the ZEC program. The rates in the BGS and BGSS contracts and for the ZEC sales are prescribed by the BPU. BGS and BGSS sales are billed and settled on a monthly basis. ZEC sales are billed on a monthly basis and settled annually following completion of each energy year. In addition, PSEG 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 PSEG Power at cost. In addition, PSE&G and PSEG 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 PSEG Power have advanced working capital to Services. The amounts are included in Other Noncurrent Assets on PSE&G’s and PSEG Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(E)PSEG 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 19.21. Guarantees of Debt
PSEG Power’s Senior Notes 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 PSEG Power’s non-guarantor subsidiaries, as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018 and for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
            
  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) 
            
            
  PSEG Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 Operating Revenues$
 $748
 $78
 $(55) $771
 
 Operating Expenses
 672
 75
 (55) 692
 
 Operating Income (Loss)
 76
 3
 
 79
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries69
 (10) 3
 (59) 3
 
  Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments1
 (5) 
 
 (4) 
 Other Income (Deductions)42
 53
 
 (80) 15
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)
 7
 1
 
 8
 
 Interest Expense(71) (27) (16) 80
 (34) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)12
 (30) 4
 
 (14) 
 Net Income (Loss)$53
 $64
 $(5) $(59) $53
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$48
 $70
 $(5) $(65) $48
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 Operating Revenues$
 $3,212
 $200
 $(142) $3,270
 
 Operating Expenses3
 2,914
 201
 (142) 2,976
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(3) 298
 (1) 
 294
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries363
 (28) 10
 (335) 10
 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments2
 158
 
 
 160
 
 Other Income (Deductions)134
 166
 
 (257) 43
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)
 13
 1
 
 14
 
 Interest Expense(224) (82) (36) 257
 (85) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)37
 (175) 11
 
 (127) 
 Net Income (Loss)$309
 $350
 $(15) $(335) $309
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$338
 $384
 $(15) $(369) $338
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019          
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Operating Activities
$171
 $1,345
 $75
 $(229) $1,362
 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Investing Activities
$154
 $(708) $(253) $222
 $(585) 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Financing Activities
$(256) $(640) $170
 $7
 $(719) 
            
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)



            
  PSEG Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 Operating Revenues$
 $849
 $59
 $(40) $868
 
 Operating Expenses2
 733
 61
 (40) 756
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(2) 116
 (2) 
 112
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries117
 (7) 5
 (110) 5
 
  Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments
 45
 (1) 
 44
 
 Other Income (Deductions)40
 45
 
 (71) 14
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)
 4
 
 
 4
 
 Interest Expense(65) (28) (7) 71
 (29) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)35
 (64) 4
 
 (25) 
 Net Income (Loss)$125
 $111
 $(1) $(110) $125
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$128
 $107
 $(1) $(106) $128
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 Operating Revenues$
 $2,982
 $161
 $(105) $3,038
 
 Operating Expenses5
 2,493
 162
 (105) 2,555
 
 Operating Income (Loss)(5) 489
 (1) 
 483
 
 Equity Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries406
 (14) 12
 (392) 12
 
  Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments
 31
 (1) 
 30
 
 Other Income (Deductions)116
 118
 
 (196) 38
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)
 10
 1
 
 11
 
 Interest Expense(161) (64) (18) 196
 (47) 
 Income Tax Benefit (Expense)44
 (179) 8
 
 (127) 
 Net Income (Loss)$400
 $391
 $1
 $(392) $400
 
 Comprehensive Income (Loss)$400
 $374
 $1
 $(375) $400
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018          
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Operating Activities
$(255) $1,169
 $(26) $117
 $1,005
 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Investing Activities
$(417) $(1,132) $(290) $829
 $(1,010) 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used In)
   Financing Activities
$672
 $(32) $320
 $(946) $14
 
            
            
  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)

            
  PSEG Power 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Total 
  Millions 
 As of September 30, 2019          
 Current Assets$4,142
 $1,459
 $327
 $(4,497) $1,431
 
 Property, Plant and Equipment, net44
 4,484
 3,967
 
 8,495
 
 Investment in Subsidiaries5,184
 1,078
 
 (6,262) 
 
 Noncurrent Assets289
 2,526
 116
 (304) 2,627
 
 Total Assets$9,659
 $9,547
 $4,410
 $(11,063) $12,553
 
 Current Liabilities$903
 $2,467
 $2,153
 $(4,497) $1,026
 
 Noncurrent Liabilities550
 2,216
 859
 (304) 3,321
 
 Long-Term Debt2,433
 
 
 
 2,433
 
 Member’s Equity5,773
 4,864
 1,398
 (6,262) 5,773
 
 Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity$9,659
 $9,547
 $4,410
 $(11,063) $12,553
 
 As of December 31, 2018          
 Current Assets$4,317
 $1,479
 $304
 $(4,593) $1,507
 
 Property, Plant and Equipment, net49
 4,971
 3,822
 
 8,842
 
 Investment in Subsidiaries5,062
 1,107
 
 (6,169) 
 
 Noncurrent Assets273
 2,109
 101
 (238) 2,245
 
 Total Assets$9,701
 $9,666
 $4,227
 $(11,000) $12,594
 
 Current Liabilities$437
 $2,971
 $2,027
 $(4,593) $842
 
 Noncurrent Liabilities513
 1,996
 730
 (238) 3,001
 
 Long-Term Debt2,791
 
 
 
 2,791
 
 Member’s Equity5,960
 4,699
 1,470
 (6,169) 5,960
 
 Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity$9,701
 $9,666
 $4,227
 $(11,000) $12,594
 
            




            
  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)(PSEG Power). Information contained herein relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf. PSE&G and PSEG 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&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 related programs in New Jersey, which are regulated by the BPU, and
Power—which is a multi-regional energy supply company that integrates the operations of its merchant nuclear and fossil generating assets with its power marketing businesses and fuel supply functions through competitive energy sales 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.
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 regulated solar generation projects and energy efficiency and related programs in New Jersey, which are regulated by the BPU, and
PSEG Power—which is a multi-regional energy supply company that integrates the operations of its merchant nuclear and fossil generating assets with its power marketing businesses and fuel supply functions through competitive energy sales in well-developed energy markets primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States through its principal direct wholly owned subsidiaries. In addition, PSEG Power owns and operates solar generation in various states. PSEG Power’s subsidiaries are subject to regulation by FERC, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 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;are: PSEG Long Island LLC (PSEG LI), which operates the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) electric transmission and distribution (T&D) system under a contractualan Operations and Services Agreement; PSEG Energy Holdings L.L.C. (Energy Holdings), which primarily has investments in leveraged leases; and PSEG Services Corporation (Services), which provides certain management, administrative and general services to PSEG and its subsidiaries at cost.
Our business discussion in Part I, Item 1. Business of our 20162018 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 20162018 and Future Outlook provided in Item 7 in our Form 10-K by describing significant events and business developments that have occurred during 20172019 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 2016 Form 10-K.


EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW OF 20172019 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
PSE&G
At PSE&G, our focus is 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 investment in T&D and other infrastructure projects designed to enhance systemenhancing reliability and resiliency and to meetof our T&D system, meeting customer expectations and supporting public policy objectives
by investing capital in T&D infrastructure and clean energy programs. Over the past few years, our investments have altered our business mix to reflect a higher percentage of earnings contribution by PSE&G. Based upon the settlement of the Energy Strong Program II (ES II) noted below, PSE&G has narrowed its five-year capital expenditure range to $12 billion to $14.5 billion, resulting in an expected annual rate base growth of 7.5% to 8.5%.
maintainingIn 2019, we commenced our BPU-approved Gas System Modernization Program II (GSMP II), an expanded, five-year program to invest $1.9 billion beginning in 2019 to replace approximately 875 miles of cast iron and expanding a reliable generation fleetunprotected steel mains in addition to other improvements to the gas system. Approximately $1.6 billion will be recovered through periodic rate roll-ins, with the flexibilityremaining $300 million to utilizebe recovered through a diversefuture base rate proceeding. As part of the settlement approved by the BPU, PSE&G agreed to file a base rate proceeding no later than December 2023, to maintain a base level of gas distribution capital expenditures of $155 million per year and to achieve certain leak reduction targets.
In June 2018, we filed for our ES II, a proposed five-year $2.5 billion program to harden, modernize and improve the resiliency of our electric and gas distribution systems. In September 2019, the BPU approved an $842 million program for gas and electric projects which will begin in the fourth quarter of 2019 and is expected to be completed at the end of 2023. As part of the settlement agreement, approximately $692 million of the program will be recovered through periodic rate recovery filings,


with the balance to be recovered in our next distribution base rate case, which is required to be filed no later than December 2023.
In October 2018, we filed our proposed Clean Energy Future (CEF) program with the BPU, a six-year estimated $3.5 billion investment covering four programs; (i) an Energy Efficiency (EE) program totaling $2.5 billion of investment designed to achieve energy efficiency targets required under New Jersey’s Clean Energy law; (ii) an Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure program; (iii) an Energy Storage (ES) program and (iv) an Energy Cloud (EC) program which will include installing approximately two million electric smart meters and associated infrastructure. The BPU is reviewing the CEF-EE program concurrently with its efforts related to implementing provisions of the Clean Energy Act related to energy efficiency. The BPU is also addressing stakeholder input as it works to finalize New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan, currently scheduled to be released in December 2019. As a result, the CEF-EE filing remains pending before the BPU. In September 2019, the BPU approved a settlement reached with the parties in the CEF-EE that extends the matter into March 2020, and that authorizes, in the interim, an additional $27 million investment for PSE&G to continue delivering four of its existing EE programs for an additional year.
In November 2018, the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel (Rate Counsel) filed a motion to dismiss the CEF-EC filing on the basis that the BPU announced a moratorium on electric distribution companies’ advanced meter infrastructure programs. In December 2018, Rate Counsel filed a motion to stay the CEF-EV/ES filing, arguing that the BPU should conclude other regulatory proceedings addressing EVs and ES, including the new Energy Master Plan and initiatives required by the Clean Energy Act, before it rules on PSE&G’s program. We opposed Rate Counsel’s motions, asking for the BPU to permit these filings to proceed. There is no timetable for the BPU to decide on Rate Counsel’s motions. We continue to pursue procedural schedules to initiate the BPU’s review of our proposed CEF-EV/ES and CEF-EC programs.
We also continue to invest in transmission infrastructure in order to (i) maintain and enhance system integrity and grid reliability, grid security and safety, (ii) address an aging transmission infrastructure, (iii) leverage technology to improve the operation of the system, (iv) reduce transmission constraints, (v) meet growing demand and (vi) meet environmental requirements and standards set by various regulatory bodies. Our planned capital spending for transmission in 2019-2021 is $3.6 billion.
PSEG Power
At PSEG Power, we strive to improve performance and reduce costs in order to optimize cash flow generation from our fleet in light of low wholesale power and gas prices, environmental considerations and competitive market forces that reward efficiency and reliability. PSEG Power continues to move its fleet toward improved efficiency and believes that its recently completed investment program enhances its competitive position with the addition of efficient, clean, reliable combined cycle gas turbine capacity. Our commitments for load, such as basic generation service (BGS) in New Jersey and other bilateral supply contracts, are backed by this generation or may be combined with the use of physical commodity purchases and financial instruments from the market to optimize the economic efficiency of serving our obligations. PSEG Power’s hedging practices and ability to capitalize on market opportunities help it to balance some of the volatility of the merchant power business. Approximately 75% of PSEG Power’s expected gross margin in 2019 relates to hedging of our energy margin, our expected revenues from the capacity market mechanisms, Zero Emission Certificate revenues that commenced in April 2019 and certain ancillary service payments such as reactive power.
We commenced commercial operations of Keys Energy Center (Keys) and Sewaren 7 in mid-2018. Upon the start of commercial operation of Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 5 (BH5) in June 2019, PSEG Power completed its 1,800 MW combined cycle gas turbine construction program. These additions to our fleet both expand our geographic diversity and adjust our fuel mix and enhance the environmental profile and overall efficiency of fuels which allowsPSEG Power’s generation fleet.
Operational Excellence
We emphasize operational performance while developing opportunities in both our competitive and regulated businesses. Flexibility in our generating fleet has allowed us to respondtake advantage of opportunities in a rapidly evolving market as we remain diligent in managing costs. In the first nine months of 2019, our
utility continued its efforts to marketcontrol costs while maintaining strong operational performance, including ranking in the top quartile among large utilities in the East in JD Power’s 2019 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study,
diverse fuel mix and dispatch flexibility allowed us to generate approximately 43 terawatt hours while addressing fuel availability and price volatility, and capitalize
total nuclear fleet achieved a capacity factor of 91.0%.


Financial Strength
Our financial strength is predicated on opportunitiesa 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 2019 as they arise.we

maintained sufficient liquidity,

maintained solid investment grade credit ratings, and

increased our indicative annual dividend for 2019 to $1.88 per share.

the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Tax Act) without the issuance of new equity. For additional information on the impacts of the Tax Act, see Tax Legislation below.
Financial Results
As a result of the settlement of PSE&G’s distribution base rate proceeding in October 2018, with new rates effective November 1, 2018, PSE&G’s overall annual revenues were reduced by approximately $13 million, comprised of a $212 million increase in base revenues, including recovery of deferred storm costs, offset by the return of tax benefits of approximately $225 million. The tax benefits include the flowback to customers of excess accumulated deferred income taxes resulting from the reduction of the federal income tax rates provided in the Tax Act as well as the accumulated deferred income taxes from previously realized tax repair deductions and tax benefits from future tax repair deductions as realized.
PSE&G also filed a revised 2019 Annual Transmission Formula Rate Update to include the refund of the approved excess deferred income tax benefits. The revised 2019 Annual Transmission Formula Rate, as filed with FERC in January 2019, decreases overall annual transmission revenues by approximately $54 million, subject to true-up.
The results for PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 20162018 are presented as follows:
          
  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
 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
 Earnings (Losses)2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions 
 PSE&G$344
 $278
 $974
 $828
 
 PSEG Power (A)53
 125
 309
 400
 
 Other (B)6
 9
 (27) 11
 
 PSEG Net Income$403
 $412
 $1,256
 $1,239
 
          
 PSEG Net Income Per Share (Diluted)$0.79
 $0.81
 $2.47
 $2.44
 
          
(A)Includes an after-tax expensesloss of $5 million and $568$286 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, 20162019 related to the early retirementsale of PSEG Power’s Hudsonownership interests in the Keystone and Mercer coal/gasConemaugh fossil generation plants. See Item 1. Note 3.4. Early Plant RetirementsRetirements/Asset Dispositions for additional information.
(B)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 related to its investments in leveraged leases of $45$32 million forand $14 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019 and an after-tax impairment of $86 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 related to its investments in NRG REMA, LLC’s (REMA) leveraged leases.2018, respectively. See Item 1. Note 6.8. Financing Receivables for additional information.
PSEG 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 commodity mark-to-market (MTM) activity, which consist of the financial impact from positions with future delivery dates.
The variances in our Net Income include theattributable to changes related to the NDT Fund and MTM are shown in the following table:
          
  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) 
          
          
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, September 30, 
  2019 2018 2019 2018 
  Millions, after tax 
 NDT Fund Income (Expense) (A) (B)$(4) $27
 $97
 $16
 
 Non-Trading MTM Gains (Losses) (C)$(88) $(96) $140
 $(59) 
          


(A)NDT Fund Income (Expense) includes the realized gains and losses on NDT securities which are recorded in Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments. See Item 1. Note 9. Trust Investments for additional information. NDT Fund Income (Expense) also includes 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(Deductions), interest accretion expense on PSEG 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, $(37)$0 million and $0$(16) million for the three months and $(67) million and $(12) million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, respectively.
(C)Net of tax (expense) benefit of $19 million $(24) million, $0$33 million and $37 million for the three months and $(55) million and $23 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, respectively.
Our $68$9 million increasedecrease in Net Income for the three months ended September 30, 20172019 was driven primarilylargely by
unrealizedlosses in 2019 as compared to unrealized gains in 2018 on equity securities on the NDT Fund at PSEG Power,
lower volumes of electricity sold at lower average prices in the PJM region and under the BGS contracts as well as a decrease in capacity revenue at PSEG Power, and
an impairmentincome tax benefit in 2016 related2018 resulting from the reserve for uncertain tax positions in connection with a nuclear carryback claim and closure of the 2011 and 2012 federal tax audit at PSEG Power, partially offset by
higher earnings due to investments in certain leveraged leases at Energy Holdings,
higher charges in 2016 related to early retirementT&D programs and the favorable impact of new rates effective November 1, 2018 as a result of the BPU’s approval of our Hudson and Mercer coal/gas generation unitsdistribution base rate proceeding at Power,PSE&G,
lower generation costs driven by lower natural gas costs and congestion costs,the favorable impact of retiree medical plan benefit changes implemented in 2019, and
higher transmission revenues.



These favorable variances were partially offset by
lower sales of electricity sold under the Basic Generation Service contract andrevenue from Zero Emissions Certificates (ZECs) starting in PJM, and
MTMlossesin 2017 as compared to MTM gains in 2016.
mid-April 2019 at PSEG Power.
Our $367$17 million decreaseincrease in Net Income for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 was driven primarily by
MTM gains in 2019 as compared to MTM losses in 2018 at PSEG Power,
net gains in 2019 on equity securities in the NDT Fund at PSEG Power,
the favorable impact of retiree medical plan benefit changes implemented in 2019,
higher earnings due to investments in T&D programs and the favorable impact of new rates effective November 1, 2018 as a result of the BPU’s approval of our distribution base rate proceeding at PSE&G, and
revenue from ZECs starting in mid-April 2019 at PSEG Power, largely offset by higher charges, primarily accelerated depreciation,
a loss related to the early retirementsale of our HudsonPSEG Power’s ownership interests in the Keystone and Mercer coal/gasConemaugh generation units at Power. These decreases were partially offset byplants in 2019.
lower O&M Expense due to cost control efforts,
lower charges related to investments in certain leveraged leases at Energy Holdings,
MTM losses in 2016, and
higher NDT gains and lower NDT losses in 2017.
During the first nine months of 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 in recent years 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 PSEG Power, our merchant generator and power marketer, has allowed us to increase our dividend.dividend annually. These actions to transition our business to meet customer needs, market conditions and investor expectations reflect our long-term approach to managing our company. OurWe continue our focus hason operational excellence, financial strength and disciplined investment. These guiding principles have provided the base from which we have been able to investexecute our strategic initiatives.
Disciplined Investment
We utilize rigorous criteria when deploying capital in T&D and other infrastructure projects aimed at maintaining service reliability to our customers and bolstering our system resiliency. At Power, 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 continueseek to invest in transmission projectsareas that focus on reliability improvementscomplement our existing business and replacement of agingprovide reasonable risk-adjusted returns. These areas include upgrading our energy infrastructure includingand improving our $275 million Newark Switch project that was approved by PJM in July 2017. We also continueenvironmental footprint to make investments to improvealign with public policy objectives. In 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 continue 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.
As a result of our Energy Strong Order from the BPU, we are required to file a distribution 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 andfirst nine months of forecasted data updated for actual data throughout the proceeding. The distribution base rate case will provide PSE&G the opportunity2019, we
made additional investments in T&D infrastructure projects,
continued 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 outcome 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 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 ofexecute our Energy Efficiency program.and other existing BPU-approved utility programs, and
Althoughcompleted construction and placed into service our BH5 generation project, the weather in the first three months of 2017 was warmer than normal, Power’s results saw 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 basic 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-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 needsfinal stage of our utility customers and generating units.



Power’s hedging practices and ability to capitalize on market opportunities help us to balance some of the volatility of the merchant power business. Power’s hedginginvestment 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 investments 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 improve our financial performance.
Since 2013, several nuclear generating stations in the United States have closed or announced early retirement due to economic reasons, or have announced as being at risk for early retirement. This situation is generally due to the decline in market prices of energy, resulting from low naturalcombined cycle 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, 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 D&A or impairment charges, accelerated asset retirement costs, severance costs, environmental remediation costs, 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.turbines.
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 2017, the PJM Board announced For additional information about regulatory, legislative and other developments that it would be lifting the previously disclosed suspension of the Artificial Island transmission projectmay affect us, see Part I, Item 1. Business—Regulatory Issues in our Form 10-K and approved the award to PSE&G of the construction of necessary upgrade work at a cost of approximately $130 million. Also,Item 5. Other Information in April 2017, PJM submitted a proposal to FERC concerning the cost responsibility assigned to certain entities, including PSE&G,our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Artificial Island project. In October 2017, FERC accepted PJM’s filingperiods ending March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 (first and second quarter 2019 10-Qs) and this Quarterly Report on the grounds that PJM correctly applied its Tariff, but deferred any further ruling on whether the cost allocation methodology applied to the Artificial Island project is appropriate. FERC will decide this issue in a separate proceeding that is currently pending before it.Form 10-Q.
Transmission Planning
There are several matters pending before FERC and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that concernmay impact the allocation of costs associated with transmission projects, including those 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 ratepayerscustomers in New Jersey. In addition, as a basic generation



service (BGS)BGS supplier, PSEG 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 maywould be entitled to recovery, subject to BPU approval. We do not believe that these matters will have a material effect on PSEG 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. The 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, remainsIn October 2018, FERC issued an important focus for us. During 2015, PJM implementedorder establishing a new “Capacity Performance” (CP) mechanism that createdframework for determining whether a more robust capacity product with enhanced incentives for performance during emergency conditionscompany’s ROE is unjust and significant penalties for non-performance. The CP product was implemented fully in the May 2017 RPM auction for the 2020-2021 Delivery Year. Subsequentunreasonable. FERC proposes to its implementation, FERC approved changesrely on financial models to the CP constructestablish a composite zone of reasonableness that will enhancebe used to determine whether an ROE complaint should be dismissed. If FERC determines that an ROE for a company is not just and reasonable, it intends to reset 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 resources for future auctions.
In May 2017, PJM announcedROE based on averaging the results of various financial models. We continue to analyze the RPM capacity auction for the 2020-2021 delivery year. Power cleared approximately 7,800 MWpotential impact of its generating capacity at an average price of $174 per MW-day for the 2020-2021 delivery period. In the two prior capacity auctions covering the 2019-2020 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 price of $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 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’ requestthese methodologies and cannot predict the outcome of ongoing ROE proceedings.
In March 2019, FERC issued two Notices of Inquiry (NOI) that could affect a company’s ROE: (i) an NOI seeking comment on improvements to FERC’s electric transmission incentives policy to ensure that it appropriately encourages the proceeding.development of the infrastructure needed to ensure grid reliability and reduce congestion to lower the cost of power for consumers (Incentive NOI), and (ii) an NOI seeking comments whether, and if so how, FERC should change its policies for establishing just and reasonable ROEs. The Incentive NOI is intended to examine whether existing incentives, such as the 50 basis point adder for Regional Transmission Organization membership, should continue to be granted and whether new incentives should be established.
Wholesale Power Market Design
In June 2017, PJM2018, FERC issued an energy price formation proposalorder finding that PJM’s current capacity market is not just and reasonable because it enabled state-supported resources to address a flawbid below their costs which resulted 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 insuppressed clearing prices. We cannot predictIn particular, FERC found that nuclear generating units that receive zero emission certificate payments were of concern. Depending on the outcome of this matter.
Distributionmatter, our generating stations could be impacted.
In June 2017,late July 2019, FERC issued an order directing PJM to delay its capacity auction until it can approve replacement auction rules and provide greater certainty to the BPU issued proposed Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) regulationsmarket than conducting the auction under existing rules. FERC also denied PJM’s request to clarify that any just and reasonable replacement auction rules ultimately adopted would allow utilitiesoperate prospectively. FERC held that it would not rule prematurely on the issue of an appropriate remedy prior to construct, install,rendering a determination on the merits of the replacement auction rules. Since one of the Commissioners is recused from this matter, FERC does not have a quorum to issue an order. We do not anticipate an order in this matter until the earlier of either the end of Commissioner Glick’s recusal on November 29, 2019 or remediate utility plantwhen James Danly is confirmed by the Senate 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 investmentssworn in programs extending for up to five years with accelerated cost recovery mechanisms. The BPU characterized the IIP regulations as a regulatory initiative intendedCommissioner. We cannot predict when FERC will issue replacement auction rules and what impact those rules will have on the capacity market or our generating stations.
In October 2018, PJM filed with FERC to create a financial incentive for utilities to acceleraterevise the levelshape of investment needed to promote the timely rehabilitation and replacement of certain non-revenue producing infrastructureVariable Resource Requirement (VRR) curve that enhances reliability, resiliency, and/or safety. The proposed regulations will be subjectimplemented in the next capacity auction. The VRR curve is the administratively determined demand curve that serves as one of the key elements for establishing the amount of generation capacity to comment from interested parties.be procured in the auction. PJM’s proposed tariff revisions will result in lower Cost of New Entry values as compared to the currently effective VRR curve. PSEG protested PJM’s proposal on the grounds that it would result in understated prices for capacity relative to the cost of constructing a new reference generating unit and will result in prices that are unjust and unreasonable. In April 2019, FERC issued an Order approving PJM’s filing without modification and these changes are expected to be in place for the 2022/2023 PJM capacity auction, which has been delayed until FERC approves new auction rules. In mid-May 2019, PSEG filed a request for rehearing which remains pending before FERC.
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 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.
In March 2017, the President of the United States issued an Executive Order that instructed the EPA to 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 for existing power plants that establishes state-specific emission rate targets based on implementation of the best system of emission reduction. In 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 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.
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 variousstatutes. 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.
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. 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 $135 million, depending on the legal interpretation of the 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 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. We cannot predict the final outcome of these matters. For additional information, see Item 1. Note 9.11. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.
Early RetirementNuclear
In April 2019, PSEG Power’s Salem 1, Salem 2 and Hope Creek nuclear plants were awarded ZECs by the BPU. Pursuant to a process established by the BPU, ZECs are purchased from selected nuclear plants and recovered through a non-bypassable distribution charge in the amount of Hudson$0.004 per kilowatt-hour (which is equivalent to approximately $10 per megawatt hour (MWh) in payments to selected nuclear plants (ZEC payment)). These nuclear plants are expected to receive ZEC revenue for approximately three years, through May 2022, and Mercer Units
On June 1, 2017,will be obligated to maintain operations, subject to exceptions specified in the ZEC legislation. PSEG Power completed its previously announcedanticipates it will recognize revenue monthly as the nuclear plants generate electricity and satisfy their performance obligations. The ZEC legislation requires nuclear plants to reapply for any subsequent three year periods. The ZEC payment may be adjusted by the BPU (a) at any time to offset environmental or fuel diversity payments that a selected nuclear plant may receive from another source or (b) at certain times specified in the ZEC legislation if the BPU determines that the purposes of the ZEC legislation can be achieved through a reduced charge that will nonetheless be sufficient to achieve the state’s air quality and other environmental objectives by preventing the retirement of the generation operationsnuclear plants. The BPU’s decision awarding ZECs has been appealed by Rate Counsel. The financial condition of the existing coal/gas units atplants may nonetheless be materially adversely impacted by potential changes to the Hudsoncapacity market construct being considered by FERC (absent sufficient capacity revenues provided under a program approved by the BPU in accordance with a FERC authorized capacity mechanism), and, Mercer generating stations. The decisionin the case of the Salem nuclear plants, decisions by the EPA and state environmental regulators regarding the implementation of Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act and related state regulations, or other factors. Absent a material financial change, these adverse impacts could still result in PSEG Power taking all necessary steps to retire the Hudson and Mercer units had a material effect on PSEG’s and Power’s resultsall of operations in 2016 and continued to adversely impact their results of operations in 2017. As of June 1, 2017, Power completed recognition of the incremental D&A of $938 million ($964 million in total) due to the significant shortening of the expected economic useful lives of Hudson and Mercer. During the first nine months of 2017, Energy Costs of $10 million and O&M of $12 million were also incurred and other costs may be incurred during the remaining period 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 obligations under certain environmental regulations, including possible remediation. The amounts for any such remediation are neither currently probable nor estimable but may be material.
In addition, PSEG and Power continue to monitor their other coal assets, including the Keystone and Conemaugh generating stations, to assess their economic viability throughthese plants following the end of their designated useful lives and their continued classification as held for use. The precise timingthe initial three year term of a changethe ZECs program. Retirement of these plants would result 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 classification as held for use of our remaining coal units may have a material adverse impact on PSEG’s and PSEG Power’s future financial results.
Leveraged Lease PortfolioFossil
GenOn Energy, Inc. (GenOn),In September 2019, PSEG Power completed the sale of its ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants and related assets and liabilities. PSEG Power recorded a pre-tax loss on disposition of approximately $400 million in the second quarter of 2019 as the sale price was less than book value.
California Solar Facilities
As part of its solar production portfolio, PSEG Power owns and operates two California-based solar facilities with an aggregate capacity of approximately 30 MW direct current whose output is sold to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) under power purchase agreements (PPAs) with twenty year terms. The net book value of these solar facilities was approximately $56 million as of September 30, 2019. In January 2019, PG&E and its parent company PG&E Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. PSEG Power cannot predict the ultimate outcome that this bankruptcy proceeding will have on our ability to collect all of the revenues from these facilities due under the PPAs; however, any adverse changes to the terms of PSEG Power’s PPAs as a result of this bankruptcy proceeding could result in the future impairment of these assets in amounts up to their current net book value.
Offshore Wind
In June 2019, the BPU selected Ørsted US Offshore Wind’s Ocean Wind project as the winning bid in New Jersey’s initial solicitation for 1,100 MW of offshore wind generation. In connection with the Ocean Wind bid, PSEG agreed to provide energy management services and the potential lease of land for use in project development. In October 2019, PSEG exercised its option on Ørsted’s Ocean Wind project, resulting in a period of exclusive negotiation for PSEG to potentially acquire a 25% equity interest in the project, subject to negotiations toward a joint venture agreement, advanced due diligence and any required regulatory approvals.
Leveraged Leases
In December 2018, NRG REMA, and certain ofLLC emerged from its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for reliefin-court proceeding under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on June 14, 2017. REMA was not included inCode. As a result of the GenOn bankruptcy filing. GenOn is currently engaged in a balance sheet restructuring, whichthe remaining deferred tax liabilities related to the Keystone and Conemaugh lease investments were reclassified to current tax liabilities. PSEG will take an undetermined timerealize the remaining tax liability related 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 andapproximately $85 million with the possible related impact on REMA and continue to discuss the situation with GenOn.
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 discussions with REMA management, Energy Holdings recorded an additional $55 million pre-tax charge for its current best estimate of loss relating to its REMA leveraged



lease receivables, which was reflected in Operating Revenues. During the second quarter of 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 residual 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-downsfiling of the valuesconsolidated federal income tax return by the end 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 worsening2019.


Additional facilities in our leveraged lease portfolio include the Shawville, Joliet and Powerton generating facilities. Similar to Shawville, Joliet was recently converted to use natural gas. Converted 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. Powerton is a 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 lease receivables associated with these facilities.

Salem
Concurrently with the planned refueling outage at the Salem 2 unit that was conducted inDuring the second quarter of 2017,2019, Energy Holdings completed its annual review of estimated residual values embedded in the leveraged leases. The outcome indicated that the updated residual value estimate of the coal-fired Powerton lease was lower than the recorded residual value and the decline was deemed to be other than temporary as a result of expected future adverse market conditions. As a result, a pre-tax write-down of $58 million was reflected in Operating Revenues in the quarter ended June 30, 2019, calculated by comparing the gross investment in the leases before and after the revised residual estimates.
Tax Legislation
The Tax Act, among other things, decreased the statutory U.S. corporate income tax rate from a maximum of 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, and made certain changes to the bonus depreciation and interest disallowance rules.
In November 2018, the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing the interest disallowance rules contained in the Tax Act. For non-regulated businesses, these rules set a cap on the amount of interest that can be deducted in a given year. Any amount that is disallowed can be carried forward indefinitely. For 2019, PSEG and PSEG Power expect that a portion of their interest will be disallowed in the current period but realized in future periods. However, certain aspects of the proposed regulations are unclear. Therefore, we inspectedrecorded taxes based on our interpretation of the relevant statute. Amounts recorded under the Tax Act, including but not limited to depreciation and replaced baffle boltsinterest disallowance, are subject to change based on several factors, including but not limited to, the IRS and state taxing authorities issuing additional guidance and/or further clarification. Any further guidance or clarification could impact PSEG’s, PSE&G’s and PSEG Power’s financial statements. For additional information, see Item 1. Note 16. Income Taxes.
In September 2019 the IRS released final and additional proposed regulations regarding the application of tax depreciation rules as partamended by the Tax Act. We do not believe the final or proposed regulations materially impact our application of the rules.
In July 2018, the State of New Jersey made changes to its income tax laws, including imposing a temporary surtax of 2.5% effective January 1, 2018 and 2019 and 1.5% in 2020 and 2021, as well as requiring corporate taxpayers to file in a combined reporting group as defined under New Jersey law starting in 2019. Both provisions include an exemption for public utilities. We believe PSE&G meets the definition of a public utility and, therefore, will not be impacted by the temporary surtax or be included in the combined reporting group. We expect these new provisions to unfavorably affect our strategynon-utility business. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for income taxes, deferred taxes are required to replace baffle boltsbe measured at the Salem station.enacted tax rate expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred taxes are expected to settle. The unit was returned to service in June 2017.

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 innewly enacted New Jersey tax legislation did not have a rapidly evolving market. For the first nine months of 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 39 terawatt hours, and
combined cycle fleet produced 11 terawatt hours at an equivalent availability factor of 94%.
Financial Strength
Our financial strength is predicatedmaterial impact 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 2017 as we
maintained sufficient liquidity,
maintained solid investment grade credit ratings, and
increased our indicative annual dividend for 2017 to $1.72 per share.
We expect to be able to fund our planned capital requirements 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 2017, we
made additional investments in transmission infrastructure projects,
continued to execute our BPU-approved utility programs, and
continued construction of our Keys and Sewaren 7 generation projects for targeted commercial operation in 2018 and began construction of BH5 for targeted commercial operations in mid-2019.PSEG’s deferred income tax balance.
Future Outlook    
For more than a century, our mission has been to provide universal access to an around-the-clock supply of reliable, affordable power. Building on this mission, we believe in a future where customers universally use less energy, the energy they use is cleaner, and its delivery is more reliable and more resilient.In July 2019, we announced that we expect to cut carbon emissions at PSEG Power’s generation fleet by 80% by 2046, from 2005 levels. We have also announced our vision of attaining net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, assuming advances in technology and public policy.
Our future success will depend on our ability to continue to maintain strong operational and financial performance in a cost-constrainedan 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, reliability and reliabilitycustomer satisfaction and complying with applicable standards and requirements,
successfully manage our energy obligations and re-contract our open supply positions in response to changes in prices and demand,
successfully launchobtain approval of and grow our retail energy business, which complements our existing wholesale energy business,
execute our utility capital investment program, including ES II, GSMP II, our Energy StrongCEF program GSMPand transmission 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


advocate for the continuation of the ZEC program and 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, including recognition of the cost of emissions,
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 2017In addition to the risks described elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, the first and second quarter 2019 10-Qs and in our Form 10-K, for 2019 and beyond, the key issues challenges and opportunitieschallenges 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 proceeding to be filed in 2017,proceedings,
the potential for comprehensive tax reform, particularly in lightcontinuing impacts of public statements by the current U.S. administrationTax Act and key members of Congress,
uncertainty in the national and regional economic performance, continuing customer conservation efforts, changes in energy usage patternsstate tax laws, and evolving technologies, which impact customer behaviors and demand,
the potential for continuedimpact of 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,costs.
ensuring timely completion of construction of our T&D, generation and other development projects, including obtaining 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, customers 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 distributionT&D facilities, clean energy investments and/or generation units,projects, including offshore wind opportunities,
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, energy efficiency and related programs,T&D facilities outside of our traditional service territory, 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.
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 PSEG Power, excluding charges related to intercompany transactions, which are eliminated in consolidation. For additional information on intercompany transactions, see Item 1. Note 18.20. Related-Party Transactions.
                  
  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) 
                  
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2019 2018 2019 vs. 2018 2019 2018 2019 vs. 2018 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$2,302
 $2,394
 $(92) (4) $7,598
 $7,228
 $370
 5
 
 Energy Costs753
 804
 (51) (6) 2,581
 2,356
 225
 10
 
 Operation and Maintenance745
 742
 3
 
 2,251
 2,221
 30
 1
 
 Depreciation and Amortization307
 294
 13
 4
 928
 854
 74
 9
 
  Loss on Asset Dispositions7
 
 7
 N/A
 402
 
 402
 N/A
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 5
 (2) (40) 10
 12
 (2) (17) 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments(3) 45
 (48) N/A
 164
 31
 133
 N/A
 
 Other Income (Deductions)35
 33
 2
 6
 101
 99
 2
 2
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)55
 19
 36
 N/A
 121
 57
 64
 N/A
 
 Interest Expense147
 127
 20
 16
 417
 341
 76
 22
 
 Income Tax (Benefit) Expense30
 117
 (87) (74) 159
 416
 (257) (62) 
                  
The following discussions for PSE&G and PSEG 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,  
  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 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2019 2018 2019 vs. 2018 2019 2018 2019 vs. 2018 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$1,604
 $1,595
 $9
 1
 $5,018
 $4,826
 $192
 4
 
 Energy Costs618
 593
 25
 4
 2,094
 1,863
 231
 12
 
 Operation and Maintenance388
 389
 (1) 
 1,165
 1,133
 32
 3
 
 Depreciation and Amortization206
 192
 14
 7
 620
 569
 51
 9
 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments
 
 
 
 1
 
 1
 N/A
 
 Other Income (Deductions)22
 21
 1
 5
 60
 61
 (1) (2) 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)46
 14
 32
 N/A
 105
 44
 61
 N/A
 
 Interest Expense92
 83
 9
 11
 268
 246
 22
 9
 
 Income Tax Expense (Benefit)24
 95
 (71) (75) 63
 292
 (229) (78) 
                  
Three Months Ended September 30, 20172019 as Compared to 20162018
Operating Revenues decreased $175 increased $9 million due to changes in delivery, commodity, clause and other operating revenues.





Delivery Revenues increased $10$8 million due to
Transmission revenues were $32 million higher due to increased 2019 revenue requirements primarily attributable to higher rate base investment.
Electric distribution revenues increased $26 million due to a $26 million increase resulting from the favorable impact of the distribution base rate tariff and a $6 million increase in Green Program Recovery Charge (GPRC) revenues, partially offset by a $6 million decrease due to lower sales volumes.
Gas distribution revenues increased $22 million due primarily to a $19 million increase from the favorable impact of the distribution base rate tariff effective November 2018 and a $2 million increase in revenues from GSMP I.
Gas, Electric and Transmission revenue requirements were reduced by $72 million due to the flowback of excess deferred tax liabilities and tax repair-related accumulated deferred income tax benefits as a result of settlements with the BPU and FERC. This reduction is offset in Income Tax Expense.
Commodity Revenues decreased$23 million as a result of lower Electric revenues, partly offset by higher Gas revenues. The changes in Commodity revenues for both electric and gas are entirely offset by changes in Energy Costs. PSE&G earns no margin on the provision of BGS and basic gas supply service (BGSS) to retail customers.
Electric commodity revenues decreased$26 million due primarily to a $205 million decrease in BGS prices, partially offset by $178 million in higher sales volumes.
Gas commodity revenues increased$3 million due primarily to higher BGSS prices.
Clause Revenuesdecreased$31 million due primarily to $22 million of lower Tax Adjustment Credit (TAC) deferrals, a $5 million reduction in GPRC deferrals and lower Societal Benefit Charge (SBC) revenues of $3 million. The changes in TAC and GPRC deferrals and SBC revenues are entirely offset by changes in the amortization of Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities and related costs in O&M, D&A and Interest Expenses. PSE&G does not earn margin on TAC or GPRC deferrals or on SBC revenues.
Other Operating Revenues increased$55 million due primarily to ZEC revenues billed after the ZEC program was approved by the BPU in April 2019. See Item 1. Note 11. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities. These revenues are entirely offset by changes to Energy Costs.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs increased $25 million. This is entirely offset by changes in Commodity Revenues and Other Operating Revenues.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $1 million due primarily to a $5 million reduction in distribution preventative and corrective maintenance expenditures, a $3 million reduction in transmission expenditures, a $3 million decrease in injuries and damages and a $5 million net reduction in other operating expenses. These decreases were partially offset by a net $11 millionincrease in clause and renewable-related expenditures and a $5 million increase in storm costs.
Depreciation and Amortization increased $14 million due primarily to additional plant and software placed into service.
Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs) increased $32 million due primarily toa $26 million increase in the amortization of the prior service credit mainly related to the December 2018 OPEB plan amendment, a $4 million decrease in interest cost and a $3 million decrease in the amortization of the net unrecognized loss, partially offset by a reduction of $2 million in the long-term expected return on plan assets.
Interest Expense increased $9 million due primarily to increases of $7 million from net debt issuances in the second and third quarters of 2019 and $2 million from net debt issuances in 2018.
Income Tax Expense decreased $71 million due primarily to the flowback to ratepayers of excess deferred income tax liabilities and tax repair-related accumulated deferred income taxes.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 as Compared to 2018
Operating Revenues increased $192 million due to changes in delivery, commodity, clause and other operating revenues.
Delivery Revenues decreased $30 million due primarily to
Gas, Electric and Transmission revenue requirements were reduced by $277 million due to the flowback of excess deferred tax liabilities and tax repair-related accumulated deferred income tax benefits as a result of settlements with the BPU and FERC. This reduction is offset in Income Tax Expense.


Gas distribution revenues increased $92 million due primarily to an $89 million increase in transmission revenues.from the favorable impact of the distribution base rate tariff effective November 2018.
Transmission revenues were $34$90 million higher due to higherincreased 2019 revenue requirements calculated through our transmission formulaprimarily attributable to higher rate primarily to recover required investments.base investment.
GasElectric distribution revenues increased $5$65 million due to a $1$67 million increase resulting from the inclusionfavorable impact of Energy Strongthe distribution base rate tariff and a $14 million increase in base rates, and $1 millionGPRC revenues. These increases in both GSMP collections and Green Program Recovery Charges (GPRC) and higher sales volumes.
Electric distribution revenues decreased $29 million due towere partially offset by a $38$16 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.volumes.
Commodity Revenue decreased $186Revenues increased $153 million as a result of lowerhigher Gas and Electric and Gas revenues. The changes in Commodity revenuerevenues for both electricgas and gaselectric are entirely offset by the changes in Energy Costs. PSE&G earns no margin on the provision of BGSBGSS and BGSSBGS to retail customers.
Gas commodity revenues increased $129 million due to higher BGSS prices of $106 million and higher BGSS sales volumes of $23 million.
Electric commodity revenues increased $24 million due primarily to $47 million in higher BGS sales volumes, partially offset by $24 million in lower BGS prices.
Clause Revenuesdecreased $176$11 million due primarily to a $153$15 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 millionreduction for TAC deferrals and a $6 million decrease in 2017for GPRC deferrals. These decreases were partially offset by a $7 million increase in Margin Adjustment Clause (MAC) revenues.revenues, a $2 million increase in Solar Pilot Recovery Charges (SPRC) and higher SBC revenues of $1 million. The changes in the STC,MAC, SPRC and SBC revenues and MACTAC and GPRC deferral 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.Expenses. PSE&G does not earn margin on STC,MAC, SPRC or SBC revenues or MAC collections.on TAC or GPRC deferrals.
Other Operating Revenues increased by $80 million due primarily to ZEC revenues billed since mid-April 2019. See Item 1. Note 11. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities. These revenues are entirely offset by changes to Energy Costs.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs decreased $186 increased $231 million. This is entirely offset by the changechanges in Commodity Revenue.Revenues and Other Operating Revenues.
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 $14net $45 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 2016clause and 2017renewable-related expenditures and a $2$4 million increase in other interest.injuries and damages. These increases were partially offset by an $8 million decrease in distribution preventative and corrective maintenance expenditures, a $6 million reduction in seasonal storm costs and a $1 million decrease in transmission-related expenditures.
Income Tax ExpenseDepreciation and Amortization 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 $119 million due primarily to an increase in transmission revenues.
Transmission revenues were $116 million higher due to higher revenue requirements calculated through our transmission formula rate, primarily to recover required investments.
Gas distribution revenues increased $29$51 million due to a $14$44 million increase duerelated to the inclusion of Energy Strong in base rates, $8 million in higher Weather Normalization Clause (WNC) revenue,additional plant and software placed into service and a $7 million increase due to updated depreciation rates put into effect in November 2018.
Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs) increased $61 milliondue primarilyto a $77 million increase in the GSMPamortization of prior service credit mainly related to the December 2018 OPEB plan amendment and higher GPRC ofa $3 million partially offset by $3 million of lower delivery volumes.
Electric distribution revenues decreased $26 million due to a $36 million decrease due to lower sales volumes and lower GPRC of $14 million,in interest cost, partially offset by a $24$16 million reduction in the long-term expected return on plan assets and a $4 million increase due toin the inclusionamortization of Energy Strong in base rates.the net unrecognized loss.
Commodity Revenue decreased $219 million as a result of lower Electric revenues partially offset by higher 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 $266Interest Expense increased $22 million due primarily to a $188$12 million decreaseincrease from net debt issuances in BGS revenues due to $116 million in lower sales volumesMay and $72 million of lower prices, $64 million of lower revenues from collections of NGCSeptember 2018 and a decrease of $14$10 million due to lower volumes of Non-Utility Generation energy sold.increase from net debt issuances in 2019.

Gas commodity revenues increased $47 million due primarily to $69 million of higher BGSS sales prices, partially offset by $22 million of lower sales volumes.
Clause Revenues increased $41Income Tax Expense decreased $229 million due primarily to the 2016 returnflowback to customersratepayers of $50 million of overcollections of STC,excess deferred income tax liabilities and higher MAC revenues of $2 million in 2017, partially offset by a $12 million decrease in collections of SBC. The changes in the STC, MAC and SBC 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, MAC or SBC collections.tax repair-related accumulated deferred income taxes.
Operating Expenses
Energy Costs decreased $219 million. This is entirely offset by the change in Commodity Revenue.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $46 million, of which the most significant components were decreases of $17 million in distribution corrective and preventative maintenance, $14 million in appliance service costs, $11 million in clause-related costs and $11 million in GPRC costs, partially offset by a $10 million net increase in certain operational expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization increased $94 million due primarily to an increase of $51 million in amortization of Regulatory Assets and a $43 million increase in depreciation due to additional plant in service.
Other Income and (Deductions) increased $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 2016 and 2017, partially offset by a $7 million decrease predominantly driven by a reduction in clause interest.
Income Tax Expense increased $57 million due primarily to higher pre-tax income and changes in uncertain tax positions.




PSEG Power
                  
  Three Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  September 30,  September 30,  
  2019 2018
 2019 vs. 2018 2019 2018 2019 vs. 2018 
  Millions Millions % Millions Millions % 
 Operating Revenues$771
 $868
 $(97) (11) $3,270
 $3,038
 $232
 8
 
 Energy Costs359
 431
 (72) (17) 1,556
 1,550
 6
 
 
 Operation and Maintenance233
 231
 2
 1
 736
 745
 (9) (1) 
 Depreciation and Amortization93
 94
 (1) (1) 282
 260
 22
 8
 
 Loss on Asset Dispositions7
 
 7
 N/A
 402
 
 402
 N/A
 
 Income from Equity Method Investments3
 5
 (2) (40) 10
 12
 (2) (17) 
 Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments(4) 44
 (48) N/A
 160
 30
 130
 N/A
 
 Other Income (Deductions)15
 14
 1
 7
 43
 38
 5
 13
 
 Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs)8
 4
 4
 100
 14
 11
 3
 27
 
 Interest Expense34
 29
 5
 17
 85
 47
 38
 81
 
 Income Tax Expense (Benefit)14
 25
 (11) (44) 127
 127
 
 
 
                  
-
                  
  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, 20172019 as Compared to 20162018
Operating Revenues decreased $202$97 million due primarily to changes in generation and gas supply revenues.
Generation Revenues decreased $200$59 million due primarily to
a net decrease of $50 million due primarily to lower volumes of electricity sold in the PJM and New York (NY) regions, coupled with lower average realized prices in the PJM, NY, and New England (NE) regions, partially offset by higher volumes of electricity sold in the NE region,
a decrease of $110 million due to MTM losses in 2017 as compared to MTM gains in 2016. Of this amount, $98 million was due to changes in forward prices and $12 million was due to greater gains on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement this year as compared to last year,
a decrease of $83$25 million in electricity sold under our BGS contracts primarily due to lower volumes andcoupled with lower prices,
a net decrease of $20 million due to higher MTM losses in 2019 as compared to 2018. Of this amount, there was a $57 million decrease due to more losses on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement, partially offset by a $37 million increase from changes in forward prices in 2019 as compared to 2018, and
a net decrease of $25$19 million in energy salescapacity revenues due primarily to decreases in auction prices for cleared capacity in the PJM region, partially offset by increased capacity payments in the NE region due to BH5 beginning commercial operations in June 2019,
partially offset by an increase of $51 million due to ZEC revenues earned since mid-April 2019.
Gas Supply Revenues decreased $39 million due primarily to
a net decrease of $45 million related to sales to third parties, of which $48 million was due to lower generation volumes and lowersold, modestly offset by a $3 million increase due to higher average realizedsales prices,



partially offset by a net increase of $18$5 million in sales under the BGSS contract, of which $3 million was due primarily to higher capacity revenuesales volumes and electricity sold under wholesale load contracts at$2 million to higher average sales prices coupled with new solar projects.
Gas Supply Revenues decreased $2 million due to lower MTM gains in 2017 as compared to 2016.during 2019.
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 PSEG Power’s obligation under its BGSS contract with PSE&G. Energy Costs decreased $105$72 million due to


Generation costs decreased $108$39 million due primarily to
a net decrease of $59 million due to charges associated with the early retirement of the Mercer and Hudson 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 $26 million due primarily to lower natural gas costs reflecting lower volumes,
a net decrease of $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$30 million due to MTM gains in 20172019, as compared to MTM losses in 2016.2018, due primarily to positions reclassified as realized upon settlement, and
a net decrease of $10 million primarily due to decreases in energy purchases in the NE region due to BH5 beginning commercial operations in June 2019.
Gas costs increased $3 decreased $33 million due mainlyprimarily to
a net increasedecrease of $2$42 million related to sales to third parties due primarily to lower volumes sold,
partially offset by a net increase of $10 million related to sales under the BGSS contract, of which $5 million was due to higher volumes and $5 million to higher average gas costs,costs.
Depreciation and Amortization decreased$1 million due primarily to the sale of PSEG Power’s ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants, largely offset by the BH5 station being placed into service in June 2019.
Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments decreased $48 million due primarily to a $55 million decrease resulting from net unrealized losses in 2019 as compared to net unrealized gains in 2018 on equity investments in the NDT Fund, partially offset by $3a $6 million increase in net realized gains on NDT Fund investments.
Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs) increased $4 million due to lower volumes sold.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $62a $5 million due primarilyincrease in the amortization of prior service credit mainly related to
the December 2018 OPEB plan amendment, a $51$2 million decrease at our fossil plants, due toin the retirementamortization of the Hudsonnet unrecognized loss and Mercer unitsa $1 million decrease in interest cost, largely offset by a $4 million reduction in the long-term expected return on June 1, 2017, andplan assets.
a $10Interest Expense increased $5 million net decrease related to our nuclear plants due primarily to lower labor-related costs.
Depreciation and Amortization decreased$10 milliondue primarily to
$19 millioncapitalized interest as a result 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 plantBH5 being placed into service.service in June 2019.
Other Income (Deductions) increased $18Tax Expense (Benefit) decreased $11 million due primarily to higher net realized gains in 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 higherlower pre-tax income in 2017.2019, partially offset by benefits associated with the remeasurement of uncertain tax positions recorded in 2018.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172019 as Compared to 20162018
Operating Revenuesdecreased$16 increased $232 million due primarily to changes in generation and gas supply revenues.
Generation Revenues decreased $101 increased $277 million due primarily to
a net decreaseincrease of $115$272 million due to MTM gains in 2019 as compared to MTM losses in 2018. Of this amount, there was a $268 million increase from changes in forward prices in 2019 as compared to 2018, coupled with a $4 million increase due to more gains on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement,
an increase of $85 million due to ZEC revenues earned since mid-April 2019,
a net increase of $12 million in energy salescapacity revenues due primarily to the commencement of commercial operations of Keys and Sewaren 7 in in mid-2018 and BH5 in June 2019, partially offset by a decrease in auction prices in the PJM region, and
a net increase of $5 million due primarily to higher volumes of electricity sold in the PJM and New EnglandNE regions, due primarily tosomewhat offset by lower volumes sold in the NY region and lower average realized prices in the PJM, NE and NY regions,
partially offset by a decrease of $91$93 million in electricity sold under our BGS contracts due to lower volumes and lower prices,prices.
Gas Supply Revenuesdecreased $47 million due primarily to
a net decrease of $11$93 million in operating reserves in the PJM region, and
a charge of $10 millionrelated to sales to third parties, primarily due to an increase in the FERC reserve accrual related to the PJM bidding matter see Item 1. Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,



lower volumes sold,
partially offset by an increase of $86 million due to lower MTM losses in 2017 as compared to 2016. Of this amount, $110 million was due to lower gains on positions reclassified to realized upon settlement this year as compared to last year partially offset by a decrease of $24 million due to changes in forward power prices.
a net increase of $31 million due primarily to higher volumes of electricity sold under wholesale load contracts in the NE region, and
an increase of $10 million due to new solar projects.
Gas Supply Revenuesincreased $84 million due primarily to
an increase of $45$41 million in sales under the BGSS contract, due primarily to higher average sales prices,
an increase of $25 million related to sales to third parties, of which $52 million was due to higher average sales prices, partially offset by $27 million of lower volumes sold, and
a net increase of $14 million due to MTM gains in 2017 as compared to MTM losses in 2016.prices.
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 PSEG Power’s obligation under its BGSS contract with PSE&G. Energy Costs decreased $20increased $6 million due to
Generation costs decreased $76 increased $33 million due primarily to higher fuel costs reflecting utilization of higher volumes of gas at the new Keys and Sewaren 7 fossil stations and BH5, coupled with higher prices of gas in the PJM region, partially offset by


utilization of lower volumes and prices of gas in the NY region, lower prices of gas in the NE region, utilization of lower volumes of oil in the PJM region, and lower coal costs in the PJM and NE regions.
Gas costsdecreased $27 million due mainly to
a net decrease of $57$76 million related to sales to third parties due primarily due to lower congestion costs in PJM due to lower congestion rates coupled with less congestion volumes partially offset by higher transmission charges due to higher rates,
a net decrease of $49 million due 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,sold,
partially offset by higher fuel costs of $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 $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 MTM losses in 2017 as compared to MTM gains in 2016.
Gas costsincreased $56 million due mainly to
an increase of $32$51 million related to sales under the BGSS contract due to higher average gas costs, and
primarily resulting from an increase in the average cost 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.gas.
Operation and Maintenance decreased $96$9 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 2017,
a $20 million net decrease related to our nuclear plants due to planned outage costs incurred in 2019 for our 57%-owned Salem Unit 1 as compared to planned outage costs at our 100%-owned Hope Creek nuclear plant in 2018.
Depreciation and Amortization increased$22 milliondue primarily to lower labor-related coststhe new Keys and outage costs,Sewaren 7 fossil stations and
an $8 million legal accrual for environmental expenses recorded in 2016,
BH5 station, partially offset by $3the sale of PSEG Power’s ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants.
Loss on Asset Dispositions isa$402 million of costsloss in 2019 related to new solar plants placed into service since September 2016.the sale of PSEG Power’s ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh generation plants.
Depreciation and Amortization increased$946 milliondue primarily to
$914 million of higher depreciation due to the early retirement of the Hudson and Mercer units,
$11 million of Net Gains (Losses) on Trust Investments 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$130 million due primarily to $57a $127 million of higherincrease resulting from net realizedunrealized gains in 2019 as compared to net unrealized losses in 2018 on equity investments in the NDT Fund.
Other Income (Deductions) increased $5 million primarily due to higher interest and dividend income on NDT Fund investments.
Non-Operating Pension and OPEB Credits (Costs) increased $3 million of higher net realized gains in the Rabbi Trust Fund.



Other-Than-Temporary Impairments decreased $16 million due to lower impairments of equity securitiesa $14 million increase in the NDT Fundamortization of prior service credit mainly related to the December 2018 OPEB plan amendment, a $4 million decrease in 2017.
Interest Expense decreased $25interest cost and a $1 million due primarily to
decrease in the amortization of the net unrecognized loss, largely offset by a $16 million decrease due to higher interest capitalized forin the construction of three new fossil stations: BH5, Sewaren 7 and Keys, andlong-term expected return on plan assets.
a net $7Interest Expense increased $38 million decrease due to debt maturities in September 2016, partially offset by a debt issuance in June 2016.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) decreased $288 million in 2017 due primarily to lower capitalized interest as a pre-tax lossresult of Keys and Sewaren 7 fossil stations being placed into service in 2017 as compared to pre-tax income in 2016.mid-2018.


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 capital expenditures and shareholder dividend payments.
For the nine months ended September 30, 20172019, our operating cash flow decreasedincreased$27217 million as compared to the same period in 2016.2018. The net change waschanges were primarily due primarily to the net changes from PSE&G and Powerour subsidiaries as discussed below, as well as netpartially offset by tax payments at PSEG and its other subsidiaries.subsidiaries in 2019 compared to tax refunds in 2018.
PSE&G
PSE&G’s operating cash flow decreasedincreased$884 million from $1,4011,397 million to $1,3931,481 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019, as compared to the same period in 20162018, due primarily to lower tax refunds in 2019 as compared to tax payments in 2018, and a decreasean increase of $49$89 million due tofrom a change in regulatory deferrals, partially offset by higher earnings.a decrease of $79 million relating to a lower reduction in accounts receivable and unbilled revenues in 2019, and $70 million in increased vendor payments.
PSEG Power
PSEG Power’s operating cash flow decreased$11increased $357 million from $1,260$1,005 million to $1,249$1,362 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, as compared to the same period in 2016,2018, due primarily to tax payments in 2017 as compared to tax refunds in 2016 and lower earnings, partially offset by a $68$378 million decreasehigher reduction in margin deposit requirements, and a $30tax refunds in 2019 compared to tax payments in 2018, partially offset by an increase of $40 million increase from net collection of counterparty receivables.in payments to counterparties.
Short-Term Liquidity
PSEG meets its short-term liquidity requirements, as well as those of PSEG 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, 20172019 were as follows:
         
 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
 
         
         
 Company/Facility As of September 30, 2019 
 
Total
Facility
 Usage 
Available
Liquidity
 
   Millions 
 PSEG $1,500
 $349
 $1,151
 
 PSE&G 600
 26
 574
 
 PSEG Power 2,100
 176
 1,924
 
 Total $4,200
 $551
 $3,649
 
         
As of September 30, 2017,2019, 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 PSEG 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 or Moody’s ratings. In the event of a deterioration of PSEG Power’s



credit rating certain of PSEG 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 PSEG Power were to lose its investment grade credit rating was approximately $899$872 million and $783$857 million as of September 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, respectively.
For additional information, see Item 1. Note 10.12. 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-Term1.60% Senior Notes maturing in May 2018 and $350November 2019. PSE&G has $250 million of 2.30% Medium-Term3.50% Medium Term Notes maturing in September 2018.August 2020 and PSEG Power has $406 million of 5.13% Senior Notes maturing in April 2020.
For a discussion of our long-term debt issuances and maturities during 2017,additional information see Item 1. Note 10.12. Debt and Credit Facilities.
Common Stock Dividends
On July 18, 2017,16, 2019, our Board of Directors approveddeclared a $0.43$0.47 dividend per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2017.2019. This reflects an indicative annual dividend rate of $1.72$1.88 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. Note16.Note 18. 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 Issuer Credit Ratings (Moody’s) and 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 April 2017, S&P published updated research and affirmed the ratings and outlooks


       
   Moody’s (A) S&P (B) 
 PSEG     
 Outlook Stable Stable 
 Senior Notes Baa1 BBB 
 Commercial Paper P2 A2 
 PSE&G     
 Outlook Stable Stable 
 Mortgage Bonds Aa3 A 
 Commercial Paper P1 A2 
 PSEG 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.



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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 as compared to amounts disclosed in our 2016 Form 10-K. See Executive Overview of 2019 and Future Outlook for additional information.
PSE&G
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, PSE&G made capital expenditures of $2,118$1,866 million, primarily for T&D system reliability. This does not include expenditures for cost of removal, net of salvage, of $72$87 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.
PSEG Power
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, PSEG Power made capital expenditures of $779$406 million, excluding $124101 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.Notes. 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. 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 2017,2019, MTM VaR remainedwas relatively stable between a low of $5$10 million and a high of $9$26 million at the 95% confidence level. The range of VaR was narrower for the three months ended September 30, 20172019 as compared with the year ended December 31, 2016.



2018.
       
   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
 
       
       
   MTM VaR 
   Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Year Ended December 31, 2018 
   Millions 
 95% Confidence Level, Loss could exceed VaR one day in 20 days     
 Period End $10
 $21
 
 Average for the Period $16
 $14
 
 High $26
 $46
 
 Low $10
 $6
 
 99.5% Confidence Level, Loss could exceed VaR one day in 200 days     
 Period End $16
 $32
 
 Average for the Period $25
 $22
 
 High $41
 $72
 
 Low $15
 $9
 
       
See Item 1. Note 11.13. Financial Risk Management Activities for a discussion of credit risk.


ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG 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 PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power. The committee monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of these disclosure controls and procedures. The CFO and CEO of each of PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power 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 PSEG Power
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter of 20172019 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 environmental and regulatory matters, including 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 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, see Part I, Item 1. Note 9.11. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities and Item 5. Other Information.Information in the first and second quarter 2019 10-Qs and in this Quarterly Form 10-Q.


ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
The discussion of our business and operations in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A of our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, which describedescribes 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, thereThere have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in the above-referenced filingsfiling as of September 30, 2017.2019.

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 ourIn December 2018, we entered into a share repurchase plan that complies with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, as amended, solely with respect to the repurchase of shares to satisfy obligations under equity compensation awards that are expected to vest or be exercised in 2019. There were no common share repurchases in the open market to satisfy obligations under various equity compensation awards during the third quarter of 2017.2019.
      
 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
 $
 
      



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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Certain information reported in the 2016 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 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2017first and June 30, 2017.second quarter 2019 10-Qs. References are to the related pages on the FormsForm 10-K and 10-Q as printedthe first 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 fromsecond quarter 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 2022.10-Qs.
Federal Regulation
FERC
Energy Clearing Prices/Price Formation InitiativesPrices
December 31, 20162018 Form 10-K page 16 and March 31, 20172019 Form 10-Q on page 76. 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.83. In April 2019, 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 byissued an order directing 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 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.
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 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 a fair rate of return for units that are able to provide certain essential energy and ancillary reliability services, have a 90-day fuel supply on site and are not subject to cost-of-service rate regulation by any State or local authority. We are participating in this proceeding, but we are unable to predict the outcome.
Capacity Market Issues
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 16, 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, Inc. (NYISO) to change their rules governing pricing for fast-start resources. In its Order FERC found that current fast-start pricing practices are unjust and unreasonable because they do not allow prices to reflect the Independent System Operator New England, Inc. each have capacity marketsmarginal cost of serving load. FERC required PJM and NYISO to make various changes to their respective tariffs to allow the start-up costs of fast-start resources to be reflected in prices, among other things. In August 2019, PJM stated that have been approved bynew tariff provisions would apply fast-start pricing to all eligible fast-start resources; however, the new rules would not be implemented until FERC issues an order approving them. We will continue to participate in this process before FERC. FERC regulates these markets and continues to examine whether
Environmental Matters
Climate ChangeCO2 Regulation under 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.Clean Air Act
Capacity Market Issues—PJM
December 31, 20162018 Form 10-K page 16, March 31, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 7621 and June 30, 20172019 Form 10-Q page 83. PJM89. In June 2019, the EPA issued its final Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule as a seriesreplacement for the repealed Clean Power Plan, a greenhouse gas emission regulation for existing power plants. The ACE rule narrowly defines the “best system of white papers in responseemissions reductions” (BSER) as heat improvements to public policies that seekbe applied only to recognize value associatedan individual unit, excluding other potential mechanisms to address climate change. In September 2019, a coalition of power companies, including PSEG, filed a Petition for Review of the ACE Rule 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 2017, PSE&G filed its 2018 Annual Formula Rate Update with FERC which requests approximately $212 million in increased annual transmission revenues effective January 1, 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 I Item 1. Note 5. Rate Filings.
Transmission RegulationTransmission Policy Developments
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 18, March 31, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 77 and June 30, 2017 Form 10-Q on page 83.
In a February 2016 order, FERC reversed 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 open window procedures for projects constructed by transmission owners to meet local transmission planning criteria. FERC’s orders have been challenged at the U.S.United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Circuit) and PSE&G has intervened in supportDistrict of FERC.
In April 2017, the PJM Board announced that it would 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 appropriate. 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 cybersecurity program designed to protect 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 discussion of 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 Form 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 rate 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 methodology 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 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 appeal on procedural grounds. While the issue has now been remanded to the BPU, it is not expected that application of 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
Hazardous Air Pollutants Regulation
December 31, 2016 Form 10-K page 22. In June 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 released the final Supplemental 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.Columbia Circuit challenging the EPA’s Supplemental Finding. The D.C. Circuit is holding the case in abeyance pending further directions from the EPA.narrow interpretation of BSER. 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 actionsthis action on our business and futureor results of operations at this time.operations.
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 (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 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 2017, 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 its compliance requirements or its financial condition and 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 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 31:
 
 
 
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b. PSE&G:  
 
 
Exhibit 31.2:
 
 
 
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Exhibit 101.LAB: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
Exhibit 104:Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
   
c. PSEG Power:  
 
 
Exhibit 31.4:
 
 
 


Exhibit 101.INS: Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
Exhibit 101.SCH: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF: Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
Exhibit 104:Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)






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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. BLACKROSE M. CHERNICK
 
Stuart J. BlackRose M. Chernick
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 31, 20172019

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. BLACKROSE M. CHERNICK
 
Stuart J. BlackRose M. Chernick
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 31, 20172019





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. BLACKROSE M. CHERNICK
 
Stuart J. BlackRose M. Chernick
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: October 31, 20172019




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