UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2013
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Commission File Number | | Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter and principal office address and telephone number | | State of Incorporation | | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
| 0-49807 | | Washington Gas Light Company 101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20080 (703) 750-4440 | | District of
Columbiaand Virginia | | 53-0162882 |
Former name or former address, if changed since last report:None
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On May 2, 2013, Maryland Governor Martin J. O’Malley signed into law the Maryland Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement Program (STRIDE). The STRIDE program will allow Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas) to replace and reinforce its natural gas infrastructure system more rapidly. The STRIDE program provides funding for gas pipeline upgrades through a small surcharge approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission for residential, commercial and industrial customers. The program will reduce costs to utility customers through less frequent base rate cases and lower operational expenses in the future.
A copy of Washington Gas’ news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
99.1 News Release issued May 2, 2013.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this Report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | | Washington Gas Light Company |
| | | | | | (Registrant) |
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| Date: | | May 8, 2013 | | | | /s/ William R. Ford |
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| | | | | | William R. Ford |
| | | | | | Controller |
| | | | | | (Principal Accounting Officer) |
