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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007 |
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[ ] 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
| Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter, State of incorporation, Address and Telephone number | IRS Employer Identification No. |
1-14766 | Energy East Corporation (Incorporated in New York) 52 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, Maine 04260-5116 (207) 688-6300 www.energyeast.com | 14-1798693 |
1-672 | Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (Incorporated in New York) 89 East Avenue Rochester, New York 14649 (800) 743-2110 | 16-0612110 |
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant (1) has 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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Registrant
| Large accelerated filer | Accelerated filer | Non-accelerated filer |
Energy East Corporation | X | | |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | | | X |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Registrant | Yes | No |
Energy East Corporation | | X |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | | X |
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers' classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of April 30, 2007, shares of common stock outstanding for each registrant were:
Registrant | Description | Shares |
Energy East Corporation | Par value $.01 per share | 158,031,822 |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | Par value $5 per share | 34,506,513(1) |
(1) All shares are owned by RGS Energy Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy East Corporation. |
This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed byEnergy East CorporationandRochester Gas and Electric Corporation. Information contained herein relating to either registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf. Neither registrant makes any representation as to information relating to the other registrant.
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format specified in General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
Glossary
Abbreviations for the Energy East companies mentioned in this report: |
Berkshire GasThe Berkshire Gas Company is a regulated utility primarily engaged in the distribution of natural gas in western Massachusetts. Berkshire Gas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Energy Resources.
CMPCentral Maine Power Company is a regulated utility primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing electricity generated by others to retail customers in Maine. CMP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMP Group, Inc.
CNGConnecticut Natural Gas Corporation is a regulated utility primarily engaged in the retail distribution of natural gas in Connecticut. CNG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTG Resources, Inc.
Energetix Energetix, Inc. markets electric and natural gas services in upstate New York.
Energy East, the company, we, ouror us Energy East Corporation is the parent company of RGS Energy Group, Inc., Connecticut Energy Corporation, CMP Group, Inc., CTG Resources, Inc., Berkshire Energy Resources, The Energy Network, Inc. and Energy East Enterprises, Inc.
| MNGMaine Natural Gas Corporation is a small natural gas delivery company in the state of Maine.
NYSEGNew York State Electric & Gas Corporation is a regulated utility primarily engaged in purchasing and delivering electricity and natural gas in the central, eastern and western parts of the state of New York. NYSEG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy Group, Inc.
RG&ERochester Gas and Electric Corporation is a regulated utility primarily engaged in generating, purchasing and delivering electricity and purchasing and delivering natural gas in an area centered around the city of Rochester, New York. RG&E is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy Group, Inc.
SCGThe Southern Connecticut Gas Company is a regulated utility primarily engaged in the retail distribution of natural gas in Connecticut. SCG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Connecticut Energy Corporation.
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Abbreviations or acronyms frequently used in this report:
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ALJAdministrative Law Judge
AMIadvanced metering infrastructure
ARP 2000Alternative Rate Plan 2000
ASGAAsset Sale Gain Account
DIG Issue G26 Derivatives Implementation Group (DIG) Issue No. G26, "Cash Flow Hedges: Hedging Interest Cash Flows on Variable-Rate Assets and Liabilities That Are Not Based on a Benchmark Interest Rate"
DPUCConnecticut Department of Public Utility Control
Dth dekatherm
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPSearnings per share
ESCOenergy service company
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
FIN 46(R)FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51
FIN 48FASB Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
ISO-NEISO New England Inc.
MD&A Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
MPUCMaine Public Utilities Commission
| MW, MWh megawatt, megawatt-hour
NBCnonbypassable wires charge
NUGnonutility generator
NYISONew York Independent System Operator
NYPSCNew York State Public Service Commission
NYSDECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation
OPEBother post-employment benefits
PCBpolychlorinated biphenyl
ROEreturn on equity
RTORegional Transmission Organization
RussellStation A coal-fired electric generation facility in Greece, New York
SARstock appreciation right
SEC United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Statement 109 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes
Statement 157 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,Fair Value Measurements
Statement 159 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115
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Forward-looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements in certain circumstances. This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon management's current expectations and information that is currently available. Whenever used in this report, the words "estimate," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
In addition to the assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with such statements, factors that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements are discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Item 1A - Risk Factors and Item 7 - MD&A - Market Risk, and also include, among others:
- the deregulation and continued regulatory unbundling of a formerly vertically-integrated utility industry,
- our ability to compete in the rapidly changing and competitive electric and/or natural gas utility markets,
- regulatory uncertainty and volatile energy supply prices,
- implementation of NYSEG's electric rate order issued by the NYPSC that has been in effect since January 1, 2007,
- implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005,
- increased state and FERC regulation of, among other things, intercompany cost allocations,
- the operation of the NYISO and retroactive NYISO billing adjustments,
- the operation of ISO-NE as an RTO and CMP's continued participation in ISO-NE,
- our continued ability to recover NUG and other costs,
- changes in fuel supply or cost and the success of strategies to satisfy power requirements,
- our ability to expand our products and services including our energy infrastructure in the Northeast,
- the effect of commodity costs on customer usage and uncollectible expense,
- our ability to maintain enterprise-wide integration synergies,
- market risk from changes in value of financial or commodity instruments, derivative or nonderivative, caused by fluctuations in interest rates or commodity prices,
- the ability of third parties to continue to supply electricity and natural gas,
- our ability to obtain adequate and timely rate relief and/or the extension of current rate plans,
- the possible discontinuation or further modification of fixed-price supply programs in New York,
- nuclear decommissioning or environmental incidents,
- legal or administrative proceedings,
- changes in the cost or availability of capital,
- economic growth or contraction in the areas in which we do business,
- extreme weather-related events such as floods, hurricanes, ice storms or snow storms,
- weather variations affecting customer energy usage,
- authoritative accounting guidance,
- acts of terrorism,
- the effect of volatility in the equity and fixed income markets on the cost of pension and other postretirement benefits,
- the inability of our internal control framework to provide absolute assurance that all incidents of fraud or error will be detected and prevented, and
- other considerations that may be disclosed from time to time in our publicly disseminated documents and filings.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Energy East Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - (Unaudited) |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
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(Thousands, except per share amounts) | | |
Operating Revenues | | |
Utility | $1,564,064 | $1,542,205 |
Other | 149,674 | 154,349 |
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Total Operating Revenues | 1,713,738 | 1,696,554 |
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Operating Expenses | | |
Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation | | |
Utility | 385,273 | 377,342 |
Other | 88,853 | 89,389 |
Natural gas purchased | | |
Utility | 538,506 | 509,769 |
Other | 42,375 | 43,774 |
Other operating expenses | 193,723 | 186,106 |
Maintenance | 40,818 | 52,464 |
Depreciation and amortization | 68,799 | 69,404 |
Other taxes | 75,713 | 73,865 |
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Total Operating Expenses | 1,434,060 | 1,402,113 |
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Operating Income | 279,678 | 294,441 |
Other (Income) | (8,955) | (10,400) |
Other Deductions | 3,231 | 4,017 |
Interest Charges, Net | 68,401 | 78,720 |
Preferred Stock Dividends of Subsidiaries | 282 | 282 |
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Income Before Income Taxes | 216,719 | 221,822 |
Income Taxes | 83,425 | 88,581 |
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Net Income | $133,294 | $133,241 |
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Earnings per Share, basic | $.90 | $.91 |
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Earnings per Share, diluted | $.90 | $.90 |
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Dividends Declared per Share | $.30 | $.29 |
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Average Common Shares Outstanding, basic | 147,517 | 147,034 |
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Average Common Shares Outstanding, diluted | 148,406 | 147,679 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Energy East Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - (Unaudited) |
| March 31, 2007 | Dec. 31, 2006 |
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(Thousands) | | |
Assets | | |
Current Assets | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $233,717 | $93,373 |
Investments available for sale | 185,970 | 20,000 |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net | 1,031,195 | 914,657 |
Fuel and natural gas in storage, at average cost | 92,444 | 277,766 |
Materials and supplies, at average cost | 34,656 | 33,273 |
Deferred income taxes | 42,875 | 93,187 |
Derivative assets | 18,602 | 1,327 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 144,137 | 193,226 |
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Total Current Assets | 1,783,596 | 1,626,809 |
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Utility Plant, at Original Cost | | |
Electric | 5,596,268 | 5,557,858 |
Natural gas | 2,664,454 | 2,654,426 |
Common | 562,030 | 550,440 |
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| 8,822,752 | 8,762,724 |
Less accumulated depreciation | 2,981,832 | 2,935,798 |
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Net Utility Plant in Service | 5,840,920 | 5,826,926 |
Construction work in progress | 132,243 | 121,097 |
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Total Utility Plant | 5,973,163 | 5,948,023 |
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Other Property and Investments | 180,383 | 183,315 |
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Regulatory and Other Assets | | |
Regulatory assets | | |
Nuclear plant obligations | 232,308 | 263,659 |
Unfunded future income taxes | 269,022 | 256,683 |
Environmental remediation costs | 144,155 | 128,925 |
Unamortized loss on debt reacquisitions | 50,714 | 52,724 |
Nonutility generator termination agreements | 76,555 | 79,241 |
Natural gas hedges | 4,899 | 47,372 |
Pension and other postretirement benefits | 344,531 | 351,011 |
Other | 320,682 | 356,299 |
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Total regulatory assets | 1,442,866 | 1,535,914 |
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Other assets | | |
Goodwill | 1,526,048 | 1,526,048 |
Prepaid pension benefits | 594,073 | 577,356 |
Derivative assets | 47,238 | 46,375 |
Other | 107,933 | 118,561 |
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Total other assets | 2,275,292 | 2,268,340 |
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Total Regulatory and Other Assets | 3,718,158 | 3,804,254 |
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Total Assets | $11,655,300 | $11,562,401 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Energy East Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - (Unaudited) |
| March 31, 2007 | Dec. 31, 2006 |
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(Thousands) | | |
Liabilities | | |
Current Liabilities | | |
Current portion of long-term debt | $260,811 | $260,768 |
Notes payable | 11,500 | 109,363 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 456,530 | 470,325 |
Interest accrued | 59,257 | 57,243 |
Taxes accrued | 129,335 | 44,009 |
Unfunded future income taxes | 84 | 19,664 |
Derivative liabilities | 10,298 | 71,678 |
Customer refunds | 130 | 70,770 |
Other | 167,636 | 209,839 |
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Total Current Liabilities | 1,095,581 | 1,313,659 |
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Regulatory and Other Liabilities | | |
Regulatory liabilities | | |
Accrued removal obligation | 824,899 | 843,273 |
Deferred income taxes | 113,543 | 105,528 |
Gain on sale of generation assets | 120,515 | 127,674 |
Pension benefits | 123,520 | 127,330 |
Other | 151,926 | 93,268 |
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Total regulatory liabilities | 1,334,403 | 1,297,073 |
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Other liabilities | | |
Deferred income taxes | 1,066,290 | 1,105,117 |
Nuclear plant obligations | 198,015 | 202,963 |
Pension and other postretirement benefits | 526,133 | 530,838 |
Environmental remediation costs | 161,949 | 168,949 |
Derivative liabilities | 17,386 | 21,871 |
Other | 310,666 | 306,283 |
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Total other liabilities | 2,280,439 | 2,336,021 |
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Total Regulatory and Other Liabilities | 3,614,842 | 3,633,094 |
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Long-term debt | 3,726,152 | 3,726,709 |
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Total Liabilities | 8,436,575 | 8,673,462 |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | |
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries | | |
Redeemable solely at the option of subsidiaries | 24,592 | 24,592 |
Common Stock Equity | | |
Common stock | 1,571 | 1,480 |
Capital in excess of par value | 1,720,876 | 1,505,795 |
Retained earnings | 1,472,896 | 1,382,461 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,360 | (23,779) |
Treasury stock, at cost | (3,570) | (1,610) |
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Total Common Stock Equity | 3,194,133 | 2,864,347 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $11,655,300 | $11,562,401 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Energy East Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - (Unaudited) |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
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(Thousands) | | |
Operating Activities | | |
Net income | $133,294 | $133,241 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 94,061 | 98,908 |
Income taxes and investment tax credits deferred, net | 9,394 | (9,477) |
Pension income | (10,849) | (7,466) |
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities | | |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net | (190,499) | (105,457) |
Inventory | 184,300 | 152,107 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 45,271 | 5,730 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (29,591) | (174,479) |
Interest accrued | 2,014 | 13,309 |
Taxes accrued | 78,518 | 71,002 |
Customer refunds | (10,115) | (13,998) |
Other current liabilities | (54,771) | (80,323) |
Other assets | 58,317 | 56,519 |
Other liabilities | (17,925) | (50,988) |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 291,419 | 88,628 |
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Investing Activities | | |
Utility plant additions | (78,443) | (58,461) |
Other property additions | (128) | (1,207) |
Other property sold | - | 691 |
Maturities of current investments available for sale | 73,815 | 380,315 |
Purchases of current investments available for sale | (239,785) | (198,965) |
Investments | 2,950 | - |
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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities | (241,591) | 122,373 |
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Financing Activities | | |
Issuance of common stock | 212,098 | - |
Repurchase of common stock | (8,339) | (6,106) |
Long-term note issuances | - | 40,000 |
Long-term note repayments | (764) | (40,894) |
Notes payable three months or less, net | (97,791) | (95,489) |
Notes payable issuances | 373 | 38,275 |
Notes payable repayments | (445) | (45,133) |
Bank overdraft | 24,980 | - |
Dividends on common stock | (39,596) | (42,674) |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 90,516 | (152,021) |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 140,344 | 58,980 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period | 93,373 | 120,009 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $233,717 | $178,989 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Energy East Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings - (Unaudited) |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
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(Thousands) | | |
Balance, Beginning of Period | $1,382,461 | $1,294,580 |
Adjustment for the cumulative effect of applying the provisions of FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007 | 1,291
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Add net income | 133,294 | 133,241 |
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| 1,517,046 | 1,427,821 |
Deduct dividends on common stock | 44,150 | 42,674 |
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Balance, End of Period | $1,472,896 | $1,385,147 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Energy East Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - (Unaudited) |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
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(Thousands) | | |
Net income | $133,294 | $133,241 |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | |
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(58) for 2007 and $167 for 2006 | 87
| (252)
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Amortization of pension costs for nonqualified plans, net of income tax (expense) of $(138) for 2007 | 209
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Net unrealized (losses) on derivatives qualified as hedges, net of income tax benefit of $8,760 for 2007 and $76,497 for 2006 |
(13,255)
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(120,202)
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Reclassification adjustment for derivative losses included in net income, net of income tax (benefit) of $(25,930) for 2007 and $(20,416) for 2006 |
39,098
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30,897
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Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives qualified as hedges | 25,843 | (89,305) |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 26,139 | (89,557) |
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Comprehensive Income | $159,433 | $43,684 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Overview
Energy East's primary operations, our electric and natural gas utility operations, are subject to rate regulation established predominately by state utility commissions. The approved regulatory treatment on various matters significantly affects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We have long-term rate plans for NYSEG's natural gas segment, RG&E, CMP and Berkshire Gas that currently allow for recovery of certain costs, including stranded costs, and provide stable rates for customers and revenue predictability. Where long-term rate plans are not in effect, we monitor the adequacy of rate levels and file for new rates when necessary. NYSEG's five-year electric rate plan expired December 31, 2006, and new rates went into effect on January 1, 2007. SCG received approval for new rates that became effective January 1, 2006, and CNG recently received approval for new rates that became effective April 1, 2007.
Continuing uncertainty in the evolution of the utility industry, particularly the electric utility industry, has resulted in several federal and state regulatory proceedings that could significantly affect our operations and the rates that our customers pay for energy. Those proceedings, which are discussed below, could affect the nature of the electric and natural gas utility industries in New York and New England.
We expect to make significant capital investments to enhance the safety and reliability of our distribution systems and to meet the growing energy needs of our customers in an environmentally friendly manner. Capital spending is expected to exceed $3 billion through 2011, including $496 million in 2007. Major spending programs include the installation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in New York and Maine requiring an investment of approximately $500 million; $500 million of transmission investments, predominantly in Maine; a high efficiency transformer replacement program; and a "green" fleet initiative. The majority of our planned transmission investments will be pursuant to a regional reliability planning process and should qualify for the FERC's transmission investment ROE incentive adders for New England transmission owners. We have also proposed to the NYISO that Russell Station be repowered, using either clean coal technology or natural gas, to meet projected load requirements in the Roche ster, New York area. The cost would be approximately $500 million. We estimate that over one-half of our capital spending program will be funded with internally generated funds and the remainder through the issuance of a combination of debt and equity securities.
This MD&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, should be read in conjunction with our MD&A, financial statements and notes contained in our report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Due to the seasonal nature of our operations, financial results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends for a 12-month period.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Strategy
We have maintained a consistent energy delivery and services strategy over the past several years, focusing on the safe, secure and reliable transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas. Our operating companies have become increasingly efficient through realization of merger-enabled synergies. Our current strategic focus is on addressing many of the precepts of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 including: (1) investing in transmission to increase reliability, meet new load growth and connect new, renewable generation to the grid; (2) investing in AMI to promote customer conservation and peak load management; (3) investing in our distribution infrastructure to make it more efficient by reducing losses; and (4) investing in new regulated generation that is environmentally friendly and, where possible, sustainable.
Our individual company rate plans are a critical component of our success. While specific provisions may vary among our public utility subsidiaries, our overall strategy includes creating stable rate environments that allow our subsidiaries to earn a fair return while minimizing price increases and sharing achieved savings with customers.
Electric Delivery Business Developments
Our electric delivery business consists primarily of our regulated electricity transmission, distribution and generation operations in upstate New York and Maine.
NYSEG's Supply Service Filing: On April 5, 2007, NYSEG submitted to the NYPSC its proposal for revisions to its supply service. Details of the proposal include:
Simplified Supply Program
- NYSEG will offer customers a single fixed price supply service.
- Residential and small commercial customers who do not choose an ESCO will receive fixed price supply service from NYSEG. The rate would be fixed throughout the year.
- Large commercial and industrial customers who do not choose an ESCO will receive supply service from NYSEG pursuant to NYSEG's current hourly pricing tariff.
- The fixed price will be reset each calendar year.
- The supply component of the fixed price will be based on recent, competitive wholesale solicitations and a market price index.
Preservation and Enhancement of Customer Choice
- NYSEG will eliminate the enrollment period in which customers choose between utility and ESCO suppliers.
- Customers may switch from NYSEG service to an ESCO or back at any time without penalty. NYSEG will assume all switching risk.
- All customers in a service classification will be charged the same fixed nonbypassable wires charge (NBC), thereby making it easier for customers to compare NYSEG's supply rate to ESCO offers. The NBC would be fixed and trued-up annually for all customers. The NBC would be reset each calendar year.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Customer Guarantee and Sharing
- NYSEG's customers will be guaranteed an aggregate $20 million (pretax) credit to the NBC, which would be retained by the customers even if NYSEG's pretax margin from offering fixed price supply service is below that level.
- Margins, if any, in excess of the $20 million (pretax) will be shared equally between customers and NYSEG.
- The customers' share will be reflected as a credit in the subsequent year's NBC.
NYSEG is requesting NYPSC approval of its proposal by September 1, 2007, in order to implement supply service by January 1, 2008. NYSEG cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.
NYPSC Proceeding on NYSEG's Accounting for OPEB: In August 2006 the NYPSC issued its decision in the NYSEG electric rate case. Among other things, the NYPSC instructed the ALJ to open a separate proceeding regarding the NYPSC staff's position that NYSEG should have retained $57 million of interest in its OPEB reserve and used it to reduce rate base. A proceeding has been opened and hearings on the issues raised by the NYPSC staff are currently expected to be held in late 2007. NYPSC acceptance of its staff's position would result in NYSEG treating all or a portion of the $57 million as an addition to its internal OPEB reserve, with a corresponding charge to income. While NYSEG is vigorously opposing staff on these issues, contending that the NYPSC staff is engaged in retroactive ratemaking, it cannot predict how this matter will be resolved.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure: In February 2007, in response to an August 2006 NYPSC order, NYSEG and RG&E filed a plan to install AMI (smart meters) for all of their electric and natural gas customers. Smart meters would provide customers with detailed consumption data, enabling them to better control their energy usage. Smart meters would also eliminate the need for routine manual meter readings and estimated bills, improve the companies' response to service interruptions, improve the gas balancing and settlement process, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create opportunity for a wide range of time-differentiated rates, load management, and load aggregation programs that are expected to reduce peak loads and thereby defer the need for additional electric generation sources. The plan calls for a total capital investment of approximately $370 million between 2007 and 2012.
Threatened Litigation for Russell Station: In October 1999 RG&E received a letter from the New York State Attorney General's office alleging that RG&E may have constructed and operated major modifications to its Beebee and Russell generating stations without obtaining the required prevention of significant deterioration or new source review permits. The letter requested that RG&E provide the Attorney General's office with a large number of documents relating to this allegation. In January 2000 RG&E received a subpoena from the NYSDEC ordering production of similar documents. RG&E supplied documents and complied with the subpoena.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
The NYSDEC served RG&E with a notice of violation in May 2000 alleging that between 1983 and 1987 RG&E completed five projects at Russell Station and two projects at Beebee Station, which is currently shut down, without obtaining the appropriate permits. RG&E believes it has complied with the applicable rules and there is no basis for the Attorney General's and the NYSDEC's allegations. Beginning in July 2000 the NYSDEC, the Attorney General and RG&E had a number of discussions with respect to the resolution of the notice of violation. In October 2006 the Attorney General's office and the NYSDEC notified RG&E of their intention to file a complaint in federal court for violations involving Russell Station unless a settlement can be reached.
If the Attorney General and the NYSDEC were to commence a Clean Air Act lawsuit against RG&E, they would need to demonstrate that, among other things, the challenged modifications to Russell Station caused an "increase" in emissions from the station. The issue of what constitutes the appropriate test for an emissions increase was before the United States Supreme Court in Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy Corporation, Docket No. 05-848. InApril 2007 the US Supreme Court ruled that the lower courts, in an attempt to reconcile perceived inconsistencies in the EPA's regulation of stationary sources of air pollution, impermissibly invalidated certain of those regulations. The court did not reach a decision concerning whether Duke had in fact violated those regulations. The case was remanded so that that issue, as well as other defenses asserted by Duke, can be adjudicated. The effect of this decision on discussions between RG&E, the Attorney General and NYSDEC is unknown. RG&E, the NYSDE C and the Attorney General continue to discuss this matter and no suit has been filed to date. RG&E is not able to predict the outcome of this matter.
CMP Alternative Rate Plan: CMP submitted to the MPUC its annual price change filing pursuant to the terms of its current ARP 2000 on March 15, 2007. In its filing and subsequent update on April 11, 2007, CMP proposes a distribution rate increase of 2.1% comprised, in part, of the basic price change of inflation minus a productivity offset, the elimination of prior year one-time adjustments, and recovery for additional electric lifeline program costs. Once approved by the MPUC, revised rates will become effective July 1, 2007. ARP 2000 expires December 31, 2007.
On May 1, 2007, CMP submitted a filing to the MPUC proposing a new alternative rate plan for a seven-year term beginning January 1, 2008 (ARP 2008). CMP's proposal retains the basic structure of ARP 2000, including annual price changes based on a specified inflation index less a predetermined productivity offset, service quality indicators and associated penalties for failure to achieve the indicator performance targets, and explicit provisions for the recovery of certain exogenous or mandated costs. The filing proposes to maintain the existing rates at the termination of ARP 2000 as the initial rates for ARP 2008. The first price change under the new rate plan would occur on July 1, 2008. The proposal includes fixed productivity offset values of 0.25% for the initial two years of the rate plan and 0.50% for the remaining five years. It utilizes reserve accounting mechanisms to address recovery of costs associated with major storm restoration and environmental clean-up costs for manufactured gas sites and PCB-contaminated facilities. CMP's ARP 2008 proposal also incorporates incremental investment and operating expenses for new initiatives including: (1) an AMI project to deploy advanced meters and communications to all of CMP's customers; (2) proposed enhancements in vegetation management, inspection practices and distribution betterment projects designed to improve distribution reliability; and (3) accelerated deployment of more efficient distribution transformers. CMP cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Natural Gas Delivery Business Developments
Our natural gas delivery business consists of our regulated natural gas transportation, storage and distribution operations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine.
Natural Gas Supply Agreements: Our natural gas companies - NYSEG, RG&E, SCG, CNG, Berkshire Gas and MNG - each had a three-year strategic alliance with BP Energy Company that ended on March 31, 2007. NYSEG, RG&E, SCG, CNG and Berkshire Gas - have each entered into a new three-year strategic alliance with Coral Energy Resources, beginning on April 1, 2007, that optimizes transportation and storage services.
CNG Regulatory Proceeding:In September 2006 CNG submitted a general rate filing, requesting a net rate increase of $28.2 million, or 7.9%, in base delivery revenues effective April 1, 2007, based on an 11.0% ROE. The requested increase includes $6.7 million for increased bad debt expense, including a hardship program, $5.6 million for sharing of achieved management efficiencies and $4.3 million to offset lower normalized customer usage.
In December 2006 CNG and The Office of Consumer Counsel in the State of Connecticut filed with the DPUC a proposed settlement agreement. On March 14, 2007, the DPUC approved the settlement with minor modifications. The approval included a rate increase of $14.4 million, based on an allowed ROE of 10.1% and a non-firm margin of $12.6 million. The agreement allows CNG to proceed with its proposed automated meter reading project and defer the net costs until its next rate case. CNG also agreed to freeze its base distribution rates for 24 months. The new rates became effective April 1, 2007.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure: See Electric Delivery Business Developments.
New Accounting Standards
The FASB issued Statement 157 in September 2006 and Statement 159 in February 2007. The FASB cleared DIG Issue G26 in December 2006 and it was posted to the FASB website in January 2007. See Item 1, Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements for explanations about these new accounting standards.
(a) Liquidity and Capital Resources
Operating Activities:Significant operating activities that affected cash flows during the three months ended March 31, 2007, included the following:
- A decrease in accounts payable that reduced cash $45 million, primarily due to payments for natural gas and electricity purchases,
- An increase in receivables that reduced cash $113 million,
- A $77 million refund credited to customer account pursuant to NYSEG's 2006 electric rate proceeding,
- A reduction in fuel inventories that increased cash $184 million, and
- Payments of refunds by RG&E of $10 million, which represented the last scheduled refund pursuant to its 2004 electric rate agreement.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Investing Activities: Utility capital spending for the three months ended March 31, 2007, was $78 million. Utility capital spending is projected to be $496 million in 2007, the majority of which is expected to be paid for with internally generated funds. Capital spending will be primarily for the extension of energy delivery service, necessary improvements to existing facilities, compliance with environmental requirements and governmental mandates, and the RG&E transmission project.
Current investments available for sale, which consist of auction rate securities, increased $166 million during the quarter as a result of funds available from our March 2007 issuance of common stock.
Financing Activities: The financing activities discussed below include those activities necessary for the company and its principal subsidiaries to maintain adequate liquidity and credit quality and ensure access to capital markets.
On March 27, 2007, we sold nine million shares of common stock at $24.25 per share. As provided for in an underwriting agreement, we sold an additional one million shares of common stock at $24.25 per share on April 2, 2007, pursuant to an over-allotment provision. After deducting underwriting fees and other costs, the aggregate net proceeds were $235 million. The proceeds will be used to fund the repurchase of debt and for general corporate purposes, including our construction program. The sale increased our common equity ratio to 44%.
During the first quarter of 2007 we issued 196,133 shares of our common stock at an average price of $25.23 through our Investor Services Program.
We repurchased 350,000 shares of our common stock in January 2007, primarily for grants of restricted stock. We awarded 296,145 shares of our common stock, issued out of treasury stock, to certain employees through our Restricted Stock Plan, at a grant date fair value of $24.76 per share of common stock.
(b)Results of Operations
Earnings per Share
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands, except per share amounts) | | |
Net Income | $133,294 | $133,241 |
Earnings per Share, basic | $.90 | $.91 |
Earnings per Share, diluted | $.90 | $.90 |
Dividends Declared per Share | $.30 | $.29 |
Average Common Shares Outstanding, basic | 147,517 | 147,034 |
Average Common Shares Outstanding, diluted | 148,406 | 147,679 |
| | |
Earnings per basic share for the first quarter 2007 were $0.90 compared to $0.91 per share earned in the first quarter 2006.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
While earnings were relatively consistent on a year-over-year basis, several key factors affected results:
- Favorable year-over-year weather drove increased retail sales in both the electricity and gas delivery businesses. Heating degree days during the first quarter of 2007 were near normal levels but were approximately 13% higher than the first quarter of 2006, which experienced a relatively mild winter. Weather helped drive a 3% increase in retail electric sales and a 10% increase in retail gas sales. This resulted in $0.04 per share benefit from electric margins and an additional $0.05 per share in natural gas margins.
- Absent sales increases, electric margins reduced earnings per share $0.15 for the quarter due largely to the August 2006 NYSEG rate order.
- Interest costs declined by $0.04 per share on a year-over-year basis driven by lower carrying costs on regulatory liabilities and savings from debt refinancings completed in 2006.
- Year-over-year operation & maintenance expenses were down $0.01 per share. This was driven by lower storm costs which were partially offset by small increases in other O&M items.
Energy Deliveries
Energy deliveries and electricity commodity sales for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 are shown below.
| Electricity Deliveries (MWh) | Natural Gas Deliveries (Dth) |
| | |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change |
| | | | | | |
(Thousands) | | | | | | |
Residential | 3,427 | 3,300 | 4% | 38,687 | 33,834 | 14% |
Commercial | 2,461 | 2,239 | 10% | 12,416 | 11,138 | 11% |
Industrial | 1,595 | 1,781 | (10%) | 1,536 | 1,497 | 3% |
Other | 598 | 532 | 12% | 4,397 | 3,509 | 25% |
Transportation of customer- owned natural gas | NA
| NA
| NA
| 26,484
| 25,609
| 3%
|
| | | | | | |
Total Retail | 8,081 | 7,852 | 3% | 83,520 | 75,587 | 10% |
Wholesale | 1,935 | 2,503 | (23%) | 351 | 46 | 663% |
| | | | | | |
Total Deliveries | 10,016 | 10,355 | (3%) | 83,871 | 75,633 | 11% |
| | | | | | |
Electricity commodity sales(1) | 3,451 | 3,585 | (4%) | NA | NA | NA |
| | | | |
(1) Included in total deliveries | | | | | | |
Several factors influenced the volume of energy deliveries, with the primary factor being weather. Temperatures in the first quarter of 2007 were significantly colder than in 2006. The effects of warmer or colder winter weather are especially significant to the demand for natural gas. We estimate that for the first quarter of 2007, approximately one-third of the 3% increase in retail electricity deliveries and one-half of the 10% increase in retail natural gas deliveries was the result of colder winter weather. Comparative weather data is shown in the following table.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Weather Conditions
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 | Normal |
| | | |
New York | | | |
Heating degree days | 3,347 | 2,989 | 3,411 |
Colder than prior year | 12% | | |
(Warmer) than normal | (2%) | | |
| | | |
New England | | | |
Heating degree days | 3,180 | 2,814 | 3,175 |
Colder than prior year | 13% | | |
Colder than normal | - | | |
| | | |
While significantly colder than last year, weather for the first quarter of 2007, on a heating degree day basis, approximated normal weather.
Operating Results for the Electric Delivery Business
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Operating revenues | | |
Retail | $592,726 | $526,580 |
Wholesale | 127,485 | 153,066 |
Other | 46,471 | 105,660 |
| | |
Total Operating Revenues | $766,682 | $785,306 |
| | |
Operating Expenses | | |
Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation | $385,273 | $377,342 |
Other operating and maintenance expenses | 167,271 | 169,882 |
Depreciation and amortization | 44,523 | 46,050 |
Other taxes | 38,431 | 39,081 |
| | |
Total Operating Expenses | $635,498 | $632,355 |
| | |
Operating Income | $131,184 | $152,951 |
| | |
Operating Revenues:The $19 million decrease in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- A decrease of $23 million resulting from higher accruals for earnings sharing, which is included in other revenues. $14 million of this decrease related to adjustments recorded in 2006 resulting from the finalization of NYSEG's and RG&E's annual compliance filings.
- A decrease of $10 million resulting from NYSEG's delivery rate decrease pursuant to the order in its 2006 rate proceeding,
- A decrease of $26 million in wholesale revenues, reflecting a 23% decline in wholesale volume,
- A decrease of $36 million resulting from lower accruals for the NBC, which will be passed on to customers through lower transition charges, and
- A decrease of $8 million resulting from a 4% decline in electricity sales under supply service programs in New York.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Those decreases were partially offset by:
- An increase of $64 million in average delivery prices, primarily resulting from higher transition charges. Transition charges allow the companies to recover actual generation and purchased power costs and have no net effect on earnings. The increase in transition charges was partially offset by the NBC accrual discussed above.
- An increase of $9 million resulting from increased prices for electricity sales under supply service programs in New York, and
- An increase of $11 million resulting from a 3% increase in retail deliveries. Approximately one-third of the increase was due to colder temperatures in 2007.
Operating Expenses: The $3 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- An increase of $8 million for higher purchased power costs.
That increase was partially offset by:
- A decrease of $3 million in operating and maintenance expenses attributable largely to storm-related costs.
Operating Results for the Natural Gas Delivery Business
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Operating Revenues | | |
Retail | $799,134 | $757,624 |
Wholesale | 3,497 | 16 |
Other | (5,249) | (741) |
| | |
Total Operating Revenues | $797,382 | $756,899 |
| | |
Operating Expenses | | |
Natural gas purchased | $538,506 | $509,769 |
Other operating and maintenance expenses | 55,876 | 56,127 |
Depreciation and amortization | 22,095 | 21,343 |
Other taxes | 35,487 | 32,722 |
| | |
Total Operating Expenses | $651,964 | $619,961 |
| | |
Operating Income | $145,418 | $136,938 |
| | |
Operating Revenues: The $40 million increase in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- An increase of $89 million resulting from a 10% increase in retail deliveries. Approximately one-half of the increase was due to colder temperatures in 2007.
Those increases were partially offset by:
- A decrease of $44 million resulting from lower market prices for natural gas that were passed on to customers, and
- A decrease of $6 million resulting from lower weather normalization accruals.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Energy East Corporation
Operating Expenses: The $32 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- An increase of $66 million in natural gas purchases due to increased delivery volumes, and
- An increase of $3 million in gross receipts taxes resulting from higher revenues.
Those increases were partially offset by:
- A decrease of $37 million in natural gas purchases resulting from lower market prices.
Operating Results for the Energy Marketing Business
The primary business included in our Other segment is our energy marketing business comprised of Energetix, Inc. and NYSEG Solutions, Inc., which market electricity and natural gas to customers throughout the state of New York. They currently have 162,000 electricity customers and 52,000 natural gas customers in the service territories of RG&E, NYSEG and several other New York state utilities.
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Electricity sales (MWh) | 1,048 | 1,199 |
Natural gas sales (Dth) | 3,957 | 3,491 |
| | |
Operating Revenues | | |
Electric | $94,057 | $93,314 |
Natural gas | 41,872 | 45,367 |
| | |
Total Operating Revenues | $135,929 | $138,681 |
| | |
Operating Expenses | | |
Electricity purchased | $89,044 | $89,361 |
Natural gas purchased | 40,399 | 40,923 |
Other operating expenses | 3,123 | 2,971 |
| | |
Total Operating Expenses | $132,566 | $133,255 |
| | |
Operating Income | $3,363 | $5,426 |
| | |
Operating Revenues: The $3 million decrease in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- A decrease of $12 million due to lower electricity sales due to the loss of some large customers to other suppliers, and
- A decrease of $10 million due to lower natural gas prices.
Those decreases were partially offset by:
- An increase of $13 million due to higher electricity prices, and
- An increase of $6 million due to higher natural gas volumes.
Operating Expenses: The $1 million decrease in operating expense for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- A decrease of $11 million in purchased electricity due to lower sales volume, and
- A decrease of $6 million in purchased natural gas due to lower market prices.
Those decreases were partially offset by:
- An increase of $11 million in purchased electricity due to higher prices, and
- An increase of $5 million in natural gas purchases due to higher sales.
Item 1. Financial Statements
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Condensed Balance Sheets - (Unaudited) |
|
| March 31, 2007 | Dec. 31, 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Assets | | |
Current Assets | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $4,313 | $5,902 |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net | 248,724 | 213,142 |
Fuel and natural gas in storage, at average cost | 10,060 | 50,021 |
Materials and supplies, at average cost | 14,011 | 13,533 |
Deferred income taxes | 2,450 | 14,663 |
Broker margin accounts | 12,413 | 31,359 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 31,133 | 36,781 |
| | |
Total Current Assets | 323,104 | 365,401 |
| | |
Utility Plant, at Original Cost | | |
Electric | 1,308,441 | 1,298,609 |
Natural gas | 587,324 | 584,857 |
Common | 207,761 | 202,276 |
| | |
| 2,103,526 | 2,085,742 |
Less accumulated depreciation | 632,296 | 619,262 |
| | |
Net Utility Plant in Service | 1,471,230 | 1,466,480 |
Construction work in progress | 88,282 | 80,291 |
| | |
Total Utility Plant | 1,559,512 | 1,546,771 |
| | |
Other Property and Investments | 11,705 | 11,271 |
| | |
Regulatory and Other Assets | | |
Regulatory assets | | |
Nuclear plant obligations | 149,495 | 174,307 |
Deferred income taxes | 12,078 | - |
Unfunded future income taxes | 20,905 | 13,154 |
Environmental remediation costs | 25,755 | 25,988 |
Unamortized loss on debt reacquisitions | 10,276 | 11,071 |
Nonutility generator termination agreement | 70,716 | 73,021 |
Natural gas hedges | 1,632 | 22,724 |
Other | 114,953 | 123,720 |
| | |
Total regulatory assets | 405,810 | 443,985 |
| | |
Other assets | | |
Prepaid pension benefits | 100,991 | 97,180 |
Other | 16,994 | 15,782 |
| | |
Total other assets | 117,985 | 112,962 |
| | |
Total Regulatory and Other Assets | 523,795 | 556,947 |
| | |
Total Assets | $2,418,116 | $2,480,390 |
| | |
Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Condensed Balance Sheets - (Unaudited) |
| March 31, 2007 | Dec. 31, 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Liabilities | | |
Current Liabilities | | |
Notes payable | $6,000 | $20,890 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 96,939 | 135,863 |
Interest accrued | 8,006 | 9,589 |
Taxes accrued | 19,239 | 12,711 |
Unfunded future income taxes | - | 3,987 |
Derivative liabilities | 2,067 | 22,542 |
Other | 22,865 | 44,947 |
| | |
Total Current Liabilities | 155,116 | 250,529 |
| | |
Regulatory and Other Liabilities | | |
Regulatory liabilities | | |
Accrued removal obligation | 188,752 | 189,035 |
Deferred income taxes | - | 6,541 |
Gain on sale of generation assets | 109,798 | 118,031 |
Pension benefit | 32,881 | 33,519 |
Other | 45,406 | 39,096 |
| | |
Total regulatory liabilities | 376,837 | 386,222 |
| | |
Other liabilities | | |
Deferred income taxes | 252,296 | 237,440 |
Nuclear waste disposal | 115,203 | 113,763 |
Other postretirement benefits | 74,531 | 74,583 |
Asset retirement obligation | 21,483 | 21,251 |
Environmental remediation costs | 37,523 | 37,523 |
Other | 45,946 | 58,464 |
| | |
Total other liabilities | 546,982 | 543,024 |
| | |
Total Regulatory and Other Liabilities | 923,819 | 929,246 |
| | |
Long-term debt | 698,044 | 698,025 |
| | |
Total Liabilities | 1,776,979 | 1,877,800 |
| | |
Commitments and Contingencies | | |
Common Stock Equity | | |
Common stock | 194,429 | 194,429 |
Capital in excess of par value | 483,826 | 483,662 |
Retained earnings | 86,403 | 50,844 |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) | (6,283) | (9,107) |
Treasury stock, at cost | (117,238) | (117,238) |
| | |
Total Common Stock Equity | 641,137 | 602,590 |
| | |
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity | $2,418,116 | $2,480,390 |
| | |
Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Condensed Statements of Income - (Unaudited)
|
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Operating Revenues | | |
Electric | $194,098 | $185,638 |
Natural gas | 183,903 | 160,873 |
| | |
Total Operating Revenues | 378,001 | 346,511 |
| | |
Operating Expenses | | |
Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation | 86,692 | 75,905 |
Natural gas purchased | 129,723 | 108,833 |
Other operating expenses | 43,380 | 38,765 |
Maintenance | 11,614 | 10,908 |
Depreciation and amortization | 18,108 | 17,818 |
Other taxes | 19,281 | 17,114 |
| | |
Total Operating Expenses | 308,798 | 269,343 |
| | |
Operating Income | 69,203 | 77,168 |
Other (Income) | (1,220) | (1,064) |
Other Deductions | 294 | 182 |
Interest Charges, Net | 13,681 | 14,283 |
| | |
Income Before Income Taxes | 56,448 | 63,767 |
Income Taxes | 20,889 | 23,482 |
| | |
Net Income | $35,559 | $40,285 |
| | |
Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - (Unaudited) |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Operating Activities | | |
Net income | $35,559 | $40,285 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 34,334 | 33,952 |
Income taxes and investment tax credits deferred, net | 15,866 | 9,293 |
Pension income | (4,449) | (3,514) |
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities | | |
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net | (35,582) | (18,435) |
Inventory | 39,845 | 40,464 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 24,652 | (23,322) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (3,868) | (25,499) |
Interest accrued | (1,583) | (1,936) |
Taxes accrued | 5,577 | 14,144 |
Customer refund | (10,056) | (13,998) |
Other current liabilities | (22,152) | (23,400) |
Other assets | 5,971 | 6,688 |
Other liabilities | (14,693) | (30,205) |
| | |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 69,421 | 4,517 |
| | |
Investing Activities | | |
Utility plant additions | (30,884) | (13,508) |
Maturities of current investments available for sale | 20,200 | 137,950 |
Purchases of current investments available for sale | (20,200) | (84,625) |
Investments | (236) | (381) |
| | |
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities | (31,120) | 39,436 |
| | |
Financing Activities | | |
Notes payable three months or less, net | (14,890) | - |
Dividends on common stock | (25,000) | (35,000) |
| | |
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | (39,890) | (35,000) |
| | |
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (1,589) | 8,953 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period | 5,902 | 28,752 |
| | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $4,313 | $37,705 |
| | |
Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Condensed Statements of Retained Earnings - (Unaudited) |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Balance, Beginning of Period | $50,844 | $28,549 |
Add net income | 35,559 | 40,285 |
| | |
| 86,403 | 68,834 |
Deduct dividends declared on common stock | - | 35,000 |
| | |
Balance, End of Period | $86,403 | $33,834 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - (Unaudited) |
| |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Net income | $35,559 | $40,285 |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | |
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $19 for 2007 and $(26) for 2006 | (28)
| 39
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives qualified as hedges, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(4,831) for 2007 and $826 for 2006 |
7,285
|
(1,246)
|
Reclassification adjustment for derivative (gains) losses included in net income, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $2,940 for 2007 and $(2,011) for 2006 |
(4,433)
|
3,033
|
| | |
Net unrealized gains on derivatives qualified as hedges | 2,852 | 1,787 |
| | |
Total other comprehensive income | 2,824 | 1,826 |
| | |
Comprehensive Income | $38,383 | $42,111 |
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Thenotes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. |
Item 2. Management's Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
RG&E meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q for a reduced disclosure format and is therefore presenting a management's narrative analysis of the results of operations as specified in General Instruction H(2)(a) of Form 10-Q.
Earnings
RG&E's net income for the first quarter of 2007 decreased $5 million compared to the first quarter of 2006 primarily as a result of $3 million in increased operating and maintenance expenses, including $2 million for increased reserves for uncollectibles; $1 million due to lower margins on electric deliveries; and $1 million for higher gross receipts taxes.
Operating Results for the Electric Delivery Business
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Operating Revenues | | |
Retail | $116,695 | $67,335 |
Wholesale | 63,936 | 56,931 |
Other | 13,467 | 61,372 |
| | |
Total Operating Revenues | $194,098 | $185,638 |
| | |
Operating Expenses | | |
Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation | $86,692 | $75,905 |
Other operating and maintenance expenses | 43,352 | 37,785 |
Depreciation and amortization | 13,335 | 13,235 |
Other taxes | 12,174 | 10,596 |
| | |
Total Operating Expenses | $155,553 | $137,521 |
| | |
Operating Income | $38,545 | $48,117 |
| | |
Operating Revenues: Operating revenues increased $8 million for the first quarter of 2007 as a result of:
- An increase of $7 million resulting from a 10% increase in wholesale delivery volumes, and
- An increase of $61 million resulting primarily from higher transition charges. Transition charges allow RG&E to recover actual generation and purchased power costs and have no net effect on earnings. The increase in transition charges was partially offset by the NBC accrual discussed below.
Those increases were partially offset by:
- A decrease of $9 million due to lower market prices for electricity sales, under commodity options where RG&E provides supply,
- A decrease of $39 million for lower NBC accruals, which will be passed on to customers through lower transition charges,
- A decrease of $2 million for lower sales under RG&E's commodity programs, and
- A decrease of $9 million resulting from higher earnings sharing accruals. In 2006 earnings sharing was reduced by $9 million because of an adjustment to the actual 2005 amount, pursuant to RG&E's annual compliance filing.
Management's Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Operating Expenses: The $18 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was the result of:
- An increase of $11 million for purchased power costs, and
- An increase of $6 million in operating and maintenance costs.
Operating Results for the Natural Gas Delivery Business
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Operating Revenues | | |
Retail | $189,347 | $167,991 |
Other | (5,444) | (7,118) |
| | |
Total Operating Revenues | $183,903 | $160,873 |
| | |
Operating Expenses | | |
Natural gas purchased | $129,723 | $108,833 |
Other operating and maintenance expenses | 11,642 | 11,888 |
Depreciation and amortization | 4,773 | 4,583 |
Other taxes | 7,107 | 6,518 |
| | |
Total Operating Expenses | $153,245 | $131,822 |
| | |
Operating Income | $30,658 | $29,051 |
| | |
Operating Revenues:The $23 million increase in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:
- A increase of $21 million due to higher delivery volumes, and
- An increase of $2 million in other revenue.
Operating Expenses:The $21 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily due to higher natural gas purchases to meet increased delivery volumes.
New Accounting Standards
The FASB issued Statement 157 in September 2006 and Statement 159 in February 2007. See Item 1, Note 7 to RG&E's financial statements for explanations about these new accounting standards.
Item 1. Financial Statements
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
for
Energy East Corporation
and
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements of Registrants:
Registrant
| Applicable Notes |
Energy East
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
RG&E | 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Note 1. Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements
In the opinion of each registrant's management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Energy East's financial statements consolidate its majority-owned subsidiaries after eliminating all intercompany transactions.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements for each registrant should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes contained in the report on Form 10-K filed by each registrant for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Due to the seasonal nature of the registrants' operations, financial results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends for a 12-month period.
Reclassifications: Certain amounts have been reclassified in the companies' unaudited financial statements to conform to the 2007 presentation. Effective January 1, 2007, the companies recognized book overdrafts where no credit was required to be extended by a bank as an operating activity rather than as a financing activity. As a result, Energy East's net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in financing activities decreased $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. RG&E's net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in financing activities decreased $1.7 million for the same period.
Note 2. Other (Income) and Other Deductions
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Energy East | | |
Interest and dividend income | $(2,811) | $(3,776) |
Allowance for funds used during construction | (1,249) | (489) |
Earnings from equity investments | (931) | (1,059) |
Gains from energy risk contracts | (1,085) | (2,438) |
Miscellaneous | (2,879) | (2,638) |
| | |
Total other (income) | $(8,955) | $(10,400) |
| | |
Losses on energy risk contracts | $2,292 | $2,324 |
Donations, civic and political | 470 | 848 |
Miscellaneous | 469 | 845 |
| | |
Total other deductions | $3,231 | $4,017 |
| | |
RG&E | | |
Interest and dividend income | $(237) | $(707) |
Allowance for funds used during construction | (966) | (332) |
Miscellaneous | (17) | (25) |
| | |
Total other (income) | $(1,220) | $(1,064) |
| | |
Miscellaneous | $294 | $182 |
| | |
Total other deductions | $294 | $182 |
| | |
Note 3. Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
We determine basic EPS by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The weighted-average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS include the incremental effect of restricted stock and stock options issued and exclude stock options issued in tandem with SARs. Historically, we have issued stock options in tandem with SARs and substantially all stock option plan participants have exercised the SARs instead of the stock options. The numerator we use in calculating both basic and diluted EPS for each period is our reported net income.
The reconciliation of basic and dilutive average common shares for each period follows:
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 |
| | |
(Thousands) | | |
Basic average common shares outstanding | 147,517 | 147,034 |
Restricted stock awards | 889 | 645 |
Potentially dilutive common shares | 157 | 144 |
Options issued with SARs | (157) | (144) |
| | |
Dilutive average common shares outstanding | 148,406 | 147,679 |
| | |
We exclude from the determination of EPS options that have an exercise price that is greater than the average market price of the common shares during the period. Shares excluded from the EPS calculation for the three months ended March 31 were: 2.1 million in 2007 and 1.5 million in 2006.
Note 4. Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 38.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Income taxes were $3.2 million less than they would have been at the statutory rate of 39.9%, primarily due to the flow-through effects of removal costs and the permanent difference related to the subsidy available under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. The effective tax rate was 39.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and was essentially the same as the statutory rate.
RG&E's effective tax rate was 37.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, and 36.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Income taxes were less than they would have been at the statutory rate of 39.9%, $1.6 million less for 2007 and $1.9 million less for 2006, primarily due to the flow-through effects of removal costs and the allowance for funds used during construction.
FIN 48: In July 2006 the FASB released FIN 48, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements in accordance with Statement 109 by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is for an entity to determine if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The second step involves measuring the amount of tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements based on the largest amount of benefit that meets the prescribed recognition threshold. The difference between the amounts based on that position and the position taken in a tax return is generally recorded as a liability.
FIN 48 also provides guidance for the representation of reserves in the balance sheet and the proper measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities using the FIN 48 standard. That guidance requires classifying as current reserves that are expected to be addressed in the next 12-month period. It also requires that the tax basis of assets and liabilities reflect the presumed FIN 48 outcome vs. the actual filing position in determining the proper level of accumulated deferred income taxes in accordance with Statement 109.
We adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits at the date of adoption was $26.6 million. This amount includes income taxes of $21.2 million, interest of $5.2 million and a penalty of $0.2 million. Including interest and penalty, $14 million of the gross unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized. There was no material change to those amounts during the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The adoption did not have a material effect on our results of operation, financial position or cash flows. Upon our adoption of FIN 48, the cumulative effect was an increase to retained earnings of $1.3 million. In addition, we reclassified $2.3 million of accumulated deferred income tax liabilities.
We have been audited through 2000 for New York State income taxes, through 2001 for federal income taxes and through 2002 for Maine income taxes. The statute of limitations in Connecticut has expired for all years through 2002. Our New York State returns for 2001 through 2004, federal returns for 2002 through 2005 and Maine returns for 2003 and 2004 are currently under review. We anticipate that the reviews will be completed within the next 12 months. Approximately $13.8 million of the gross income tax reserves relate to the years currently under audit, with the majority relating to combined state reporting issues. We cannot estimate the ultimate outcome of the reviews.
RG&E adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits at the date of adoption was $3.6 million. This amount includes income taxes of $3.1 million and interest of $0.5 million. Including interest and penalty, $0.3 million of the gross unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized. There was no material change to those amounts during the quarter ended March 31, 2007. RG&E's adoption did not have a material effect on its results of operation, financial position or cash flows. Upon RG&E's adoption of FIN 48, there was no cumulative effect on retained earnings. However, RG&E reclassified $2.3 million of accumulated deferred income tax liabilities.
RG&E has been audited through 2000 for New York State income taxes and 2001 for federal income taxes. RG&E's New York State returns for 2000 through 2004 and federal returns for 2002 through 2005 are currently under review. RG&E anticipates that the reviews will be completed within the next 12 months. Approximately $1.7 million of the gross income tax reserve relates to those years, with the majority relating to the application of transition rules applicable to utilities in New York State. RG&E cannot estimate the ultimate outcome of the reviews.
The company and RG&E continue to classify all interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense.
New York State Income Tax Legislation:On April 9, 2007, New York State enacted its 2007 - 2008 budget, which included amendments to the state income tax. Those amendments include a reduction in the corporate net income tax rate to 7.1% from 7.5%, and the adoption of a single sales factor for apportioning taxable income to New York State. Both amendments are effective January 1, 2007.
The company and RG&E are evaluating the effects of the amendments, but believe that the amendments will not have a material effect on their financial position, cash flows or results of operation.
Note 5. Variable Interest Entities
A variable interest entity is an entity that is not controllable through voting interests and/or in which the equity investor does not bear the residual economic risks and rewards. FIN 46(R) requires a business enterprise to consolidate a variable interest entity if the enterprise has a variable interest that will absorb a majority of the entity's expected losses.
We have power purchase contracts with various NUGs. However, we were not involved in the formation of and do not have ownership interests in any NUGs. We have evaluated all of our power purchase contracts with NUGs with respect to FIN 46(R) and determined that most of the purchase contracts are not variable interests for one of the following reasons: the contract is based on a fixed price or a market price and there is no other involvement with the NUG, the contract is short-term in duration, the contract is for a minor portion of the NUG's capacity or the NUG is a governmental organization or an individual. We are not able to determine if we have variable interests with respect to power purchase contracts with six remaining NUGs because we are unable to obtain the information necessary to: (1) determine if any of those NUGs is a variable interest entity, (2) determine if an operating utility is a NUG's primary beneficiary or (3) perform the accounting required to consolidate any of those NUGs. We routine ly request necessary information from the six NUGs, and will continue to do so, but no NUG has yet provided the requested information. We did not consolidate any NUGs as of March 31, 2007, or December 31, 2006.
We continue to purchase electricity from the six NUGs at above-market prices. We are not exposed to any loss as a result of our involvement with the NUGs because we are allowed to recover through rates the cost of our purchases. Also, we are under no obligation to a NUG if it decides not to operate for any reason. The combined contractual capacity for the six NUGs is approximately 462 MWs. The combined purchases from the six NUGs totaled approximately $106 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and $91 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006.
Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies
NYISO Billing Adjustment: The NYISO frequently bills market participants on a retroactive basis when it determines that billing adjustments are necessary. Such retroactive billings can cover several months or years and cannot be reasonably estimated. NYSEG and RG&E record transmission or supply revenue or expense, as appropriate, when revised amounts are available. The two companies have developed an accrual process that incorporates available information about retroactive NYISO billing adjustments as provided to all market participants. However, on an ongoing basis, they cannot fully predict either the magnitude or the direction of any final billing adjustments.
NYPSC Proceeding on NYSEG's Accounting for OPEB: In August 2006 the NYPSC issued its decision in the NYSEG electric rate case. Among other things, the NYPSC instructed the ALJ to open a separate proceeding regarding the NYPSC staff's position that NYSEG should have retained $57 million of interest in its OPEB reserve and used it to reduce rate base. A proceeding has been opened and hearings on the issues raised by the NYPSC staff are currently expected to be held in late 2007. NYPSC acceptance of its staff's position would result in NYSEG treating all or a portion of the $57 million as an addition to its internal OPEB reserve, with a corresponding charge to income. While NYSEG is vigorously opposing staff on these issues, contending that the NYPSC staff is engaged in retroactive ratemaking, it cannot predict how this matter will be resolved.
Note 7. New Accounting Standards
Statement 157: In September 2006 the FASB issued Statement 157. Changes from current practice that will result from the application of Statement 157 relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.FAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements in which the FASB previously concluded that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute, but does not require any new fair value measurements. Statement 157 will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application encouraged. The provisions are to be applied prospectively, with certain exceptions. A cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings is required for application to certain financial instruments. Energy East and RG&E plan to adopt Statement 15 7 effective January 1, 2008, and are currently assessing the effects Statement 157 would have on their results of operation, financial position and/or cash flows.
Statement 159: In February 2007 the FASB issued Statement 159, which will allow an entity to measure eligible financial instruments and certain other items at fair value as of specified election dates on an instrument-by-instrument basis (the fair value option). The fair value option is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs. The fair value option will significantly expand an entity's ability to select the measurement attribute for certain key assets and liabilities, and allow it to mitigate potential mismatches that arise under the current mixed measurement attribute model. Statement 159 will be effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted when specified conditions are met. Retrospective application to fiscal years preceding the effective date is not permitted unless the entity chooses early adoption. Application to eligible items existing at the effective date (or early adoption date) is permitted. Energy East and RG&E plan to adopt Statement 159 as of January 1, 2008, and are currently assessing the effects Statement 159 would have on their results of operation, financial position and/or cash flows.
DIG Issue G26: In December 2006 the FASB cleared DIG Issue G26, which provides guidance concerning a cash flow hedge of a variable-rate financial asset or liability for which the interest rate risk is not based solely on an index, such as an interest rate that is reset through an auction process. According to DIG Issue G26, an entity may designate the risk being hedged as the risk of overall changes in the hedged cash flows related to a variable-rate financial asset or liability. However, it may not designate the risk being hedged as the interest rate risk (the risk of changes in cash flows attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate) unless the cash flows of the hedged transaction are explicitly based on that same benchmark interest rate. The implementation guidance of DIG Issue G26 is effective April 1, 2007. As a result of applying DIG Issue G26, we dedesignated the hedging relationships as of April 1, 2007, for two of NYSEG's cash flow hedges. A $3.3 million pre tax loss on those derivatives for the period prior to April 1, 2007, will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income and be reclassified into earnings in the same periods that the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings. RG&E's cash flow hedges were not affected by DIG Issue G26.
Note 8. Accounts Receivable
Energy East's accounts receivable includes unbilled revenues of $245 million at March 31, 2007, and $221 million at December 31, 2006, and are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $60 million at both March 31, 2007, and December 31, 2006.
RG&E's accounts receivable include unbilled revenues of $55 million at March 31, 2007, and $50 million at December 31, 2006, and are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $14 million at March 31, 2007, and $11 million at December 31, 2006.
Note 9. Retirement Benefits
Energy East and RG&E have funded noncontributory defined benefit pension plans that cover substantially all of their employees. The plans provide defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary. Energy East and RG&E also have other postretirement health care benefit plans covering substantially all of their employees. The health care plans are contributory with participants' contributions adjusted annually.
Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost
| Pension Benefits | Postretirement Benefits |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 |
| | | | |
(Thousands) | | | | |
Energy East | | | | |
Service cost | $9,348 | $9,198 | $1,453 | $1,567 |
Interest cost | 32,690 | 32,433 | 7,429 | 7,879 |
Expected return on plan assets | (58,234) | (54,878) | (647) | (483) |
Amortization of prior service cost | 1,141 | 1,176 | (1,858) | (1,895) |
Recognized net loss | 4,206 | 4,605 | 1,373 | 2,076 |
Amortization of transition obligation | - | - | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| | | | |
Net periodic benefit (income) cost | $(10,849) | $(7,466) | $9,450 | $10,844 |
| | | | |
RG&E | | | | |
Service cost | $1,189 | $1,171 | $157 | $166 |
Interest cost | 6,733 | 6,825 | 1,123 | 1,107 |
Expected return on plan assets | (11,733) | (11,490) | - | - |
Amortization of prior service cost | 370 | 370 | 215 | 215 |
Recognized net gain | (1,008) | (390) | (407) | (343) |
Amortization of transition obligation | - | - | 457 | 457 |
| | | | |
Net periodic benefit (income) cost | $(4,449) | $(3,514) | $1,545 | $1,602 |
| | | | |
Note 10. Segment Information
Our electric delivery segment consists of our regulated transmission, distribution and generation operations in New York and Maine, and our natural gas delivery segment consists of our regulated transportation, storage and distribution operations in New York, Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts. We measure segment profitability based on net income. Other includes primarily our energy marketing companies, and interest income, intersegment eliminations and our other nonutility businesses.
RG&E's electric delivery segment consists of its regulated transmission, distribution and generation operations and its natural gas delivery segment consists of its regulated transportation, storage and distribution operations in New York. RG&E measures segment profitability based on net income.
Selected information for Energy East's and RG&E's business segments includes:
| Operating Revenues | Net Income |
Three months ended March 31, | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 |
| | | | |
(Thousands) | | | | |
Energy East | | | | |
Electric Delivery | $766,682 | $785,306 | $55,154 | $58,749 |
Natural Gas Delivery | 797,382 | 756,899 | 76,395 | 72,728 |
Other | 149,674 | 154,349 | 1,745 | 1,764 |
| | | | |
Total | $1,713,738 | $1,696,554 | $133,294 | $133,241 |
| | | | |
RG&E
| | | | |
Electric Delivery | $194,098 | $185,638 | $18,915 | $24,695 |
Natural Gas Delivery | 183,903 | 160,873 | 16,644 | 15,590 |
| | | | |
Total | $378,001 | $346,511 | $35,559 | $40,285 |
| | | | |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
(See report on Form 10-K for Energy East for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.)
NYSEG's and RG&E's exposure to fluctuations in the market price of electricity is limited to the load required to serve those customers who select the fixed rate option, which effectively combines delivery and supply service at a fixed price. NYSEG uses electricity contracts, both physical and financial, to manage fluctuations in the cost of electricity required to serve customers who select the fixed rate option. We include the cost or benefit of those contracts in the amount expensed for electricity purchased when the related electricity is sold. Owned electric generation and long-term supply contracts reduce NYSEG's exposure, and significantly reduce RG&E's exposure, to market fluctuations for procurement of their fixed rate option electricity supply.
As of April 2007 the expected load for NYSEG's fixed rate option customers is fully hedged for May through December 2007. A fluctuation of $1.00 per MWh in the average price of electricity would change NYSEG's earnings less than $250 thousand for May through December 2007. RG&E expects to meet its fixed price load obligations for 2007 with owned generation or long-term supply contracts. The percentage of NYSEG's and RG&E's hedged load is based on load forecasts, which include certain assumptions such as historical weather patterns. Actual results could differ as a result of changes in the load compared to the load forecasts.
All of our natural gas utilities have purchased gas adjustment clauses that allow them to recover through rates any changes in the market price of purchased natural gas, substantially eliminating their exposure to natural gas price risk. NYSEG and RG&E use natural gas futures and forwards to manage fluctuations in natural gas commodity prices in order to provide price stability to customers. The cost or benefit of natural gas futures and forwards is included in the commodity cost that is passed on to customers when the related sales commitments are fulfilled. We record changes in the fair value of natural gas hedge contracts as regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities.
Energetix and NYSEG Solutions, Inc. offer retail electric and natural gas service to customers in New York State and actively hedge the load required to serve customers that have chosen them as their commodity supplier. As of April 2007 the energy marketing subsidiaries' expected fixed price loads were fully hedged for May through December 2007. A fluctuation of $1.00 per MWh in the average price of electricity would change their earnings less than $10,000 for May through December 2007. The percentage of hedged load for the energy marketing subsidiaries is based on load forecasts, which include certain assumptions such as historical weather patterns. Actual results could differ as a result of changes in the load compared to the load forecasts.
NYSEG, RG&E, Energetix and NYSEG Solutions face risks related to counterparty performance on hedging contracts due to counterparty credit default. We have developed a matrix of unsecured credit thresholds that are dependent on a counterparty's or the counterparty guarantor's applicable credit rating (normally Moody's or S&P). When our exposure to risk for a counterparty exceeds the unsecured credit threshold, the counterparty is required to post additional collateral or we will no longer transact with the counterparty until the exposure drops below the unsecured credit threshold.
We use interest rate swap agreements to manage the risk of increases in variable interest rates (such as NYSEG's auction rate notes) and to maintain desired fixed-to-floating rate ratios. We record amounts paid and received under those agreements as adjustments to the interest expense of the specific debt issues. As required by DIG Issue G26 (see PartI, Item 1, Note 7. New Accounting Standards) we dedesignated the hedging relationships as of April 1, 2007, for NYSEG's two cash flow hedges related to its auction rate notes. We are investigating our options concerning the future management of interest rate risk for those instruments.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The principal executive officers and principal financial officers of Energy East and RG&E evaluated the effectiveness of their respective company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. "Disclosure controls and procedures" are controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, and is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on their evaluation, the principal executive officers and principal financial officers of Energy East and RG&E concluded that their respective company's disclosure controls and procedures a re effective.
Energy East and RG&E each maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Each company's system of internal control over financial reporting contains self-monitoring mechanisms and actions are taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified. There was no change in Energy East's or RG&E's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the respective company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
(See Energy East's Part I, Item 2, MD&A, Threatened Litigation for Russell Station.)
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c)Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Energy East Corporation
|
Period
|
(a) Total number of shares purchased(1)
|
(b) Average price paid per share
|
(c) Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
| (d) Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs |
| | | | |
Month #1 (January 1, 2007 to January 31, 2007) |
385,114(1)
|
$24.01
|
- -
|
- -
|
Month #2 (February 1, 2007 to February 28, 2007) |
4,724(2)
|
$25.14
|
- -
|
- -
|
Month #3 (March 1, 2007 to March 31, 2007) |
4,839(2)
|
$24.15
|
- -
|
- -
|
| | | | |
Total | 394,677 | $24.02 | - | - |
| | | | |
(1) Includes 4,850 shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) purchased in open-market transactions on behalf of the company's Employee's Stock Purchase Plan; 30,264 shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of shares of restricted stock awarded through the company's Restricted Stock Plan; and 350,000 shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) purchased for Treasury for issuance under the company's Restricted Stock Plan and Stock Option Plan. (2) Represents shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) purchased in open-market transactions on behalf of the company's Employees' Stock Purchase Plan. |
RG&E had no issuer purchases of equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Item 6. Exhibits
SeeExhibit Index.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 3, 2007
| ENERGY EAST CORPORATION (Registrant)
By /s/Robert D. Kump Robert D. Kump Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
|
Date: May 3, 2007
| ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION (Registrant)
By /s/Joseph J. Syta Joseph J. Syta Vice President - Controller and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are delivered with this report:
Registrant | Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit
|
Energy East Corporation | 31-1 | Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 31-2 | Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| *32 | Certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| | |
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation | 31-1
| Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
|
| 31-2 | Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| *32 | Certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| | |
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* Furnished pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(32).