CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC - Quarter Report: 2018 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
OR
¨ | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number | Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter and principal executive office address and telephone number | State of Incorporation | I.R.S. Employer ID. Number | |||
1-14514 | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | New York | 13-3965100 | |||
4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003 | ||||||
(212) 460-4600 | ||||||
1-1217 | Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. | New York | 13-5009340 | |||
4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003 | ||||||
(212) 460-4600 |
Indicate by check mark whether the 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.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) | Yes x | No ¨ |
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) | Yes x | No ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Con Edison | Yes x | No ¨ |
CECONY | Yes x | No ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Con Edison | ||
Large accelerated filer x | Accelerated filer ¨ | Non-accelerated filer ¨ |
Smaller reporting company ¨ | Emerging growth company ¨ | |
CECONY | ||
Large accelerated filer ¨ | Accelerated filer ¨ | Non-accelerated filer x |
Smaller reporting company ¨ | Emerging growth company ¨ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Con Edison | Yes ¨ | No x |
CECONY | Yes ¨ | No x |
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As of April 30, 2018, Con Edison had outstanding 310,730,465 Common Shares ($.10 par value). All of the outstanding common equity of CECONY is held by Con Edison.
Filing Format
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed separately by two different registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY). CECONY is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Con Edison and, as such, the information in this report about CECONY also applies to Con Edison. As used in this report, the term the “Companies” refers to Con Edison and CECONY. However, CECONY makes no representation as to the information contained in this report relating to Con Edison or the subsidiaries of Con Edison other than itself.
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Glossary of Terms
The following is a glossary of abbreviations or acronyms that are used in the Companies’ SEC reports:
Con Edison Companies | ||
Con Edison | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | |
CECONY | Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. | |
Clean Energy Businesses | Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., together with its subsidiaries | |
Con Edison Development | Consolidated Edison Development, Inc. | |
Con Edison Energy | Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc. | |
Con Edison Solutions | Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc. | |
Con Edison Transmission | Con Edison Transmission, Inc., together with its subsidiaries | |
CET Electric | Consolidated Edison Transmission, LLC | |
CET Gas | Con Edison Gas Pipeline and Storage, LLC | |
O&R | Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. | |
RECO | Rockland Electric Company | |
The Companies | Con Edison and CECONY | |
The Utilities | CECONY and O&R | |
Regulatory Agencies, Government Agencies and Other Organizations | ||
EPA | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | |
FASB | Financial Accounting Standards Board | |
FERC | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | |
IASB | International Accounting Standards Board | |
IRS | Internal Revenue Service | |
NJBPU | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | |
NJDEP | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | |
NYISO | New York Independent System Operator | |
NYPA | New York Power Authority | |
NYSDEC | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | |
NYSERDA | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | |
NYSPSC | New York State Public Service Commission | |
NYSRC | New York State Reliability Council, LLC | |
PJM | PJM Interconnection LLC | |
SEC | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | |
Accounting | ||
AFUDC | Allowance for funds used during construction | |
ASU | Accounting Standards Update | |
GAAP | Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America | |
OCI | Other Comprehensive Income | |
VIE | Variable Interest Entity |
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Environmental | ||
CO2 | Carbon dioxide | |
GHG | Greenhouse gases | |
MGP Sites | Manufactured gas plant sites | |
PCBs | Polychlorinated biphenyls | |
PRP | Potentially responsible party | |
RGGI | Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative | |
Superfund | Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 and similar state statutes | |
Units of Measure | ||
AC | Alternating current | |
Bcf | Billion cubic feet | |
Dt | Dekatherms | |
kV | Kilovolt | |
kWh | Kilowatt-hour | |
MDt | Thousand dekatherms | |
MMlb | Million pounds | |
MVA | Megavolt ampere | |
MW | Megawatt or thousand kilowatts | |
MWh | Megawatt hour | |
Other | ||
AMI | Advanced metering infrastructure | |
COSO | Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission | |
DER | Distributed energy resources | |
EGWP | Employer Group Waiver Plan | |
Fitch | Fitch Ratings | |
First Quarter Form 10-Q | The Companies' combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31 of the current year | |
Form 10-K | The Companies’ combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 | |
LTIP | Long Term Incentive Plan | |
Moody’s | Moody’s Investors Service | |
REV | Reforming the Energy Vision | |
S&P | S&P Global Ratings | |
TCJA | The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, as enacted on December 22, 2017 | |
VaR | Value-at-Risk |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ITEM 1 | Financial Statements (Unaudited) | |
Con Edison | ||
CECONY | ||
ITEM 2 | ||
ITEM 3 | ||
ITEM 4 | ||
ITEM 1 | ||
ITEM 1A | ||
ITEM 6 | ||
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe-harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectation and not facts. Words such as “forecasts,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “plans,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time the statements are made, and accordingly speak only as of that time. Actual results or developments might differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements because of various factors including, but not limited to:
• | the Companies are extensively regulated and are subject to penalties; |
• | the Utilities’ rate plans may not provide a reasonable return; |
• | the Companies may be adversely affected by changes to the Utilities’ rate plans; |
• | the intentional misconduct of employees or contractors could adversely affect the Companies; |
• | the failure of, or damage to, the Companies’ facilities could adversely affect the Companies; |
• | a cyber attack could adversely affect the Companies; |
• | the Companies are exposed to risks from the environmental consequences of their operations; |
• | a disruption in the wholesale energy markets or failure by an energy supplier could adversely affect the Companies; |
• | the Companies have substantial unfunded pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities; |
• | Con Edison’s ability to pay dividends or interest depends on dividends from its subsidiaries; |
• | the Companies require access to capital markets to satisfy funding requirements; |
• | changes to tax laws could adversely affect the Companies; |
• | the Companies’ strategies may not be effective to address changes in the external business environment; and |
• | the Companies also face other risks that are beyond their control. |
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
(Millions of Dollars/Except Share Data) | 2018 | 2017 |
OPERATING REVENUES | ||
Electric | $1,877 | $1,934 |
Gas | 939 | 862 |
Steam | 314 | 298 |
Non-utility | 234 | 134 |
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES | 3,364 | 3,228 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||
Purchased power | 353 | 385 |
Fuel | 124 | 100 |
Gas purchased for resale | 378 | 321 |
Other operations and maintenance | 836 | 739 |
Depreciation and amortization | 348 | 329 |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 570 | 542 |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2,609 | 2,416 |
OPERATING INCOME | 755 | 812 |
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) | ||
Investment income | 20 | 19 |
Other income | 6 | 5 |
Allowance for equity funds used during construction | 4 | 2 |
Other deductions | (45) | (42) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) | (15) | (16) |
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 740 | 796 |
INTEREST EXPENSE | ||
Interest on long-term debt | 190 | 178 |
Other interest | 7 | 4 |
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction | (2) | (1) |
NET INTEREST EXPENSE | 195 | 181 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 545 | 615 |
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 117 | 227 |
NET INCOME | $428 | $388 |
Net income per common share—basic | $1.38 | $1.27 |
Net income per common share—diluted | $1.37 | $1.27 |
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE | $0.72 | $0.69 |
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING—BASIC (IN MILLIONS) | 310.4 | 305.1 |
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING—DILUTED (IN MILLIONS) | 311.6 | 306.3 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 |
NET INCOME | $428 | $388 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS), NET OF TAXES | ||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan liability adjustments, net of taxes | 4 | (1) |
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS), NET OF TAXES | 4 | (1) |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $432 | $387 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | ||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net income | $428 | $388 | ||
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES/(CREDITS) TO INCOME | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 348 | 329 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 101 | 256 | ||
Rate case amortization and accruals | (28) | (31) | ||
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction | (4) | (2) | ||
Net derivative gains | (1) | (5) | ||
Unbilled revenue and net unbilled revenue deferrals | 48 | (5) | ||
Other non-cash items, net | (23) | — | ||
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | ||||
Accounts receivable – customers | (147) | (66) | ||
Materials and supplies, including fuel oil and gas in storage | 33 | 26 | ||
Other receivables and other current assets | 26 | 26 | ||
Taxes receivable | 18 | 30 | ||
Prepayments | (422) | (394) | ||
Accounts payable | 30 | (78) | ||
Pensions and retiree benefits obligations, net | 84 | 105 | ||
Pensions and retiree benefits contributions | (184) | (129) | ||
Accrued taxes | (61) | (26) | ||
Accrued interest | 68 | 54 | ||
Superfund and environmental remediation costs, net | (2) | 1 | ||
Distributions from equity investments | 35 | 35 | ||
System benefit charge | 63 | 65 | ||
Deferred charges, noncurrent assets and other regulatory assets | (246) | (53) | ||
Deferred credits and other regulatory liabilities | 179 | (9) | ||
Other current and noncurrent liabilities | (200) | (69) | ||
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 143 | 448 | ||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Utility construction expenditures | (790) | (714) | ||
Cost of removal less salvage | (63) | (63) | ||
Non-utility construction expenditures | (35) | (113) | ||
Investments in electric and gas transmission projects | (32) | (5) | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets | — | 23 | ||
Other investing activities | 11 | 16 | ||
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (909) | (856) | ||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net issuance/(payment) of short-term debt | 812 | (218) | ||
Issuance of long-term debt | — | 497 | ||
Retirement of long-term debt | (10) | (408) | ||
Debt issuance costs | (1) | (4) | ||
Common stock dividends | (209) | (199) | ||
Issuance of common shares for stock plans | 13 | 12 | ||
NET CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 605 | (320) | ||
CASH, TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH: | ||||
NET CHANGE FOR THE PERIOD | (161) | (728) | ||
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 844 | 830 | ||
BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD | $683 | $102 | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH INFORMATION | ||||
Cash paid/(received) during the period for: | ||||
Interest | $124 | $123 | ||
Income taxes | $(13) | $(39) | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION | ||||
Construction expenditures in accounts payable | $352 | $282 | ||
Issuance of common shares for dividend reinvestment | $12 | $12 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 |
ASSETS | ||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||
Cash and temporary cash investments | $651 | $797 |
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $63 in 2018 and 2017 | 1,250 | 1,103 |
Other receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $7 and $8 in 2018 and 2017, respectively | 200 | 160 |
Taxes receivable | 58 | 76 |
Accrued unbilled revenue | 472 | 598 |
Fuel oil, gas in storage, materials and supplies, at average cost | 301 | 334 |
Prepayments | 600 | 178 |
Regulatory assets | 123 | 67 |
Restricted cash | 32 | 47 |
Other current assets | 86 | 177 |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 3,773 | 3,537 |
INVESTMENTS | 2,012 | 2,001 |
UTILITY PLANT, AT ORIGINAL COST | ||
Electric | 29,315 | 28,994 |
Gas | 8,512 | 8,256 |
Steam | 2,480 | 2,473 |
General | 3,034 | 3,008 |
TOTAL | 43,341 | 42,731 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 9,229 | 9,063 |
Net | 34,112 | 33,668 |
Construction work in progress | 1,610 | 1,605 |
NET UTILITY PLANT | 35,722 | 35,273 |
NON-UTILITY PLANT | ||
Non-utility property, less accumulated depreciation of $217 and $201 in 2018 and 2017, respectively | 1,803 | 1,776 |
Construction work in progress | 550 | 551 |
NET PLANT | 38,075 | 37,600 |
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS | ||
Goodwill | 428 | 428 |
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $17 and $15 in 2018 and 2017, respectively | 129 | 131 |
Regulatory assets | 4,284 | 4,266 |
Other deferred charges and noncurrent assets | 199 | 148 |
TOTAL OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS | 5,040 | 4,973 |
TOTAL ASSETS | $48,900 | $48,111 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Long-term debt due within one year | $1,291 | $1,298 |
Notes payable | 1,389 | 577 |
Accounts payable | 1,236 | 1,286 |
Customer deposits | 347 | 346 |
Accrued taxes | 47 | 108 |
Accrued interest | 211 | 143 |
Accrued wages | 106 | 105 |
Fair value of derivative liabilities | 74 | 17 |
Regulatory liabilities | 90 | 101 |
System benefit charge | 598 | 535 |
Other current liabilities | 262 | 386 |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 5,651 | 4,902 |
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Provision for injuries and damages | 161 | 153 |
Pensions and retiree benefits | 1,192 | 1,443 |
Superfund and other environmental costs | 734 | 737 |
Asset retirement obligations | 317 | 314 |
Fair value of derivative liabilities | 85 | 38 |
Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits | 5,638 | 5,495 |
Regulatory liabilities | 4,523 | 4,577 |
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities | 208 | 296 |
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | 12,858 | 13,053 |
LONG-TERM DEBT | 14,730 | 14,731 |
EQUITY | ||
Common shareholders’ equity | 15,654 | 15,418 |
Noncontrolling interest | 7 | 7 |
TOTAL EQUITY (See Statement of Equity) | 15,661 | 15,425 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $48,900 | $48,111 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(In Millions) | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Capital Stock Expense | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | Noncontrolling Interest | Total | ||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 | 310 | $34 | $6,298 | $10,235 | 23 | $(1,038) | $(85) | $(26) | $7 | $15,425 |
Net income | 428 | 428 | ||||||||
Common stock dividends | (221) | (221) | ||||||||
Issuance of common shares for stock plans | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 | 311 | $34 | $6,323 | $10,442 | 23 | $(1,038) | $(85) | $(22) | $7 | $15,661 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 |
OPERATING REVENUES | ||
Electric | $1,729 | $1,793 |
Gas | 841 | 765 |
Steam | 314 | 298 |
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES | 2,884 | 2,856 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||
Purchased power | 303 | 348 |
Fuel | 124 | 100 |
Gas purchased for resale | 273 | 230 |
Other operations and maintenance | 630 | 628 |
Depreciation and amortization | 310 | 294 |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 539 | 515 |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2,179 | 2,115 |
OPERATING INCOME | 705 | 741 |
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) | ||
Investment and other income | 5 | 4 |
Allowance for equity funds used during construction | 3 | 2 |
Other deductions | (39) | (37) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) | (31) | (31) |
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 674 | 710 |
INTEREST EXPENSE | ||
Interest on long-term debt | 163 | 150 |
Other interest | 5 | 4 |
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction | (2) | (1) |
NET INTEREST EXPENSE | 166 | 153 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 508 | 557 |
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 119 | 218 |
NET INCOME | $389 | $339 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | ||
NET INCOME | $389 | $339 | ||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAXES | — | — | ||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $389 | $339 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
Net income | $389 | $339 | |
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES/(CREDITS) TO INCOME | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 310 | 294 | |
Deferred income taxes | 108 | 234 | |
Rate case amortization and accruals | (33) | (36) | |
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction | (3) | (2) | |
Unbilled revenue and net unbilled revenue deferrals | 13 | (5) | |
Other non-cash items, net | (10) | (8) | |
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |||
Accounts receivable – customers | (126) | (54) | |
Materials and supplies, including fuel oil and gas in storage | 24 | 20 | |
Other receivables and other current assets | (8) | 33 | |
Accounts receivable from affiliated companies | (19) | 15 | |
Prepayments | (417) | (373) | |
Accounts payable | 37 | (41) | |
Accounts payable to affiliated companies | 7 | — | |
Pensions and retiree benefits obligations, net | 80 | 93 | |
Pensions and retiree benefits contributions | (183) | (128) | |
Superfund and environmental remediation costs, net | (3) | 1 | |
Accrued taxes | (68) | (18) | |
Accrued taxes to affiliated companies | 3 | (21) | |
Accrued interest | 68 | 56 | |
System benefit charge | 59 | 59 | |
Deferred charges, noncurrent assets and other regulatory assets | (202) | (51) | |
Deferred credits and other regulatory liabilities | 161 | 29 | |
Other current and noncurrent liabilities | (131) | (56) | |
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 56 | 380 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
Utility construction expenditures | (747) | (672) | |
Cost of removal less salvage | (61) | (61) | |
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (808) | (733) | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
Net issuance/(payment) of short-term debt | 763 | (155) | |
Debt issuance costs | (1) | — | |
Capital contribution by parent | 45 | 22 | |
Dividend to parent | (211) | (199) | |
NET CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 596 | (332) | |
CASH, TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH: | |||
NET CHANGE FOR THE PERIOD | (156) | (685) | |
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 730 | 704 | |
BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD | $574 | $19 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH INFORMATION | |||
Cash paid/(received) during the period for: | |||
Interest | $93 | $91 | |
Income taxes | $18 | $(22) | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION | |||
Construction expenditures in accounts payable | $272 | $217 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 |
ASSETS | ||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||
Cash and temporary cash investments | $574 | $730 |
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $58 in 2018 and 2017 | 1,135 | 1,009 |
Other receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $6 and $7 in 2018 and 2017, respectively | 103 | 92 |
Taxes receivable | 19 | 19 |
Accrued unbilled revenue | 363 | 454 |
Accounts receivable from affiliated companies | 83 | 64 |
Fuel oil, gas in storage, materials and supplies, at average cost | 263 | 287 |
Prepayments | 525 | 108 |
Regulatory assets | 115 | 62 |
Other current assets | 57 | 84 |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 3,237 | 2,909 |
INVESTMENTS | 388 | 383 |
UTILITY PLANT, AT ORIGINAL COST | ||
Electric | 27,612 | 27,299 |
Gas | 7,744 | 7,499 |
Steam | 2,480 | 2,473 |
General | 2,775 | 2,753 |
TOTAL | 40,611 | 40,024 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 8,476 | 8,321 |
Net | 32,135 | 31,703 |
Construction work in progress | 1,499 | 1,502 |
NET UTILITY PLANT | 33,634 | 33,205 |
NON-UTILITY PROPERTY | ||
Non-utility property, less accumulated depreciation of $25 in 2018 and 2017 | 4 | 4 |
NET PLANT | 33,638 | 33,209 |
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS | ||
Regulatory assets | 3,871 | 3,863 |
Other deferred charges and noncurrent assets | 132 | 87 |
TOTAL OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS | 4,003 | 3,950 |
TOTAL ASSETS | $41,266 | $40,451 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY | ||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Long-term debt due within one year | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Notes payable | 913 | 150 |
Accounts payable | 1,015 | 1,057 |
Accounts payable to affiliated companies | 17 | 10 |
Customer deposits | 335 | 334 |
Accrued taxes | 34 | 102 |
Accrued taxes to affiliated companies | 75 | 72 |
Accrued interest | 181 | 113 |
Accrued wages | 96 | 95 |
Fair value of derivative liabilities | 66 | 12 |
Regulatory liabilities | 54 | 65 |
System benefit charge | 542 | 483 |
Other current liabilities | 183 | 245 |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 4,711 | 3,938 |
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Provision for injuries and damages | 155 | 147 |
Pensions and retiree benefits | 899 | 1,140 |
Superfund and other environmental costs | 634 | 637 |
Asset retirement obligations | 290 | 287 |
Fair value of derivative liabilities | 76 | 31 |
Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits | 5,455 | 5,306 |
Regulatory liabilities | 4,154 | 4,219 |
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities | 164 | 242 |
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | 11,827 | 12,009 |
LONG-TERM DEBT | 12,066 | 12,065 |
SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (See Statement of Shareholder’s Equity) | 12,662 | 12,439 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY | $41,266 | $40,451 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Repurchased Con Edison Stock | Capital Stock Expense | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | Total | ||
(In Millions) | Shares | Amount | ||||||
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 | 235 | $589 | $4,649 | $8,231 | $(962) | $(62) | $(6) | $12,439 |
Net income | 389 | 389 | ||||||
Common stock dividend to parent | (211) | (211) | ||||||
Capital contribution by parent | 45 | 45 | ||||||
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 | 235 | $589 | $4,694 | $8,409 | $(962) | $(62) | $(6) | $12,662 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
General
These combined notes accompany and form an integral part of the separate consolidated financial statements of each of the two separate registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Con Edison) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and its subsidiaries (CECONY). CECONY is a subsidiary of Con Edison and as such its financial condition and results of operations and cash flows, which are presented separately in the CECONY consolidated financial statements, are also consolidated, along with those of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Clean Energy Businesses) and Con Edison Transmission, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, Con Edison Transmission) in Con Edison’s consolidated financial statements. The term “Utilities” is used in these notes to refer to CECONY and O&R.
As used in these notes, the term “Companies” refers to Con Edison and CECONY and, except as otherwise noted, the information in these combined notes relates to each of the Companies. However, CECONY makes no representation as to information relating to Con Edison or the subsidiaries of Con Edison other than itself.
The separate interim consolidated financial statements of each of the Companies are unaudited but, in the opinion of their respective managements, reflect all adjustments (which include only normally recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The Companies’ separate interim consolidated financial statements should be read together with their separate audited financial statements (including the combined notes thereto) included in Item 8 of their combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Con Edison has two regulated utility subsidiaries: CECONY and O&R. CECONY provides electric service and gas service in New York City and Westchester County. The company also provides steam service in parts of Manhattan. O&R, along with its regulated utility subsidiary, provides electric service in southeastern New York and northern New Jersey and gas service in southeastern New York. Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. has three subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Development, Inc. (Con Edison Development), a company that develops, owns and operates renewable and energy infrastructure projects; Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc. (Con Edison Energy), a company that provides energy-related products and services to wholesale customers; and Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc. (Con Edison Solutions), a company that provides energy-related products and services to retail customers. Con Edison Transmission, Inc. invests in electric transmission facilities through its subsidiary, Consolidated Edison Transmission, LLC (CET Electric), and invests in gas pipeline and storage facilities through its subsidiary Con Edison Gas Pipeline and Storage, LLC (CET Gas).
Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Revenues
Adoption of New Standard
On January 1, 2018, the Companies adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not completed. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Companies recognized revenues from contracts with customers in accordance with Topic 606 and recognized other revenues in accordance with ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The revenues recognized were equivalent to the revenues that would have been recognized had the Companies not adopted Topic 606 and had recognized all revenues in accordance with Topic 605. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Companies recognized revenues, including revenues from contracts with customers, in accordance with Topic 605. No prior period adjustment or charge to retained earnings for cumulative impact was required as a result of the Companies’ adoption of Topic 606.
Revenue Recognition
The following table presents, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, revenue from contracts with customers as defined in Topic 606, as well as additional revenue from sources other than contracts with customers, disaggregated by major source.
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | ||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | Revenues from contracts with customers | Other revenues (a) | Total operating revenues | |||
CECONY | ||||||
Electric | $1,771 | $(42) | $1,729 | |||
Gas | 835 | 6 | 841 | |||
Steam | 315 | (1) | 314 | |||
Total CECONY | $2,921 | $(37) | $2,884 | |||
O&R | ||||||
Electric | 152 | (3) | 149 | |||
Gas | 110 | (13) | 97 | |||
Total O&R | $262 | $(16) | $246 | |||
Clean Energy Businesses | ||||||
Renewables | 132 | (b) | — | 132 | ||
Energy services | 17 | — | 17 | |||
Other | — | 84 | 84 | |||
Total Clean Energy Businesses | $149 | $84 | $233 | |||
Con Edison Transmission | 1 | — | 1 | |||
Total Con Edison | $3,333 | $31 | $3,364 |
(a) For the Utilities, this includes revenue from alternative revenue programs, such as the revenue decoupling mechanisms under their New York electric and gas rate plans and the weather-normalization clause applicable to their gas businesses. For the Clean Energy Businesses, this includes revenue from wholesale services. For the Utilities, this also reflects the reduction in revenues resulting from the deferral as regulatory liabilities of the net benefits of the federal Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA). See "Other Regulatory Matters" in Note B.
(b) Included within the total for Renewables revenue at the Clean Energy Businesses is $89 million of revenue related to engineering, procurement and construction services.
The Utilities recognize revenues for tariff-based sales as they deliver electricity, gas and steam energy to their customers. The amount of revenues recognized reflects the consideration the Utilities expect to receive in exchange for delivering the energy. The transaction price for full-service customers includes the Utilities’ energy cost and for all customers includes delivery charges determined based on customer class and in accordance with established tariffs and guidelines of the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) or the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), as applicable. The transaction price is allocated to the Utilities’ revenue generating activities through the customer billing process. Because energy is delivered over time, the Utilities use output methods that recognize revenue based on direct measurement of the value transferred, such as units delivered, which provides an accurate measure of value for the energy delivered. The Utilities accrue revenues at the end of each month for estimated energy delivered but not yet billed to customers. The Utilities defer over a 12-month period net interruptible gas revenues, other than those authorized by the NYSPSC to be retained by the Utilities, for refund to firm gas sales and transportation customers.
Con Edison Development recognizes revenue for the sale of energy from renewable electric production projects as energy is generated and billed to counterparties. Con Edison Development accrues revenues at the end of each month for energy generated but not yet billed to counterparties. Con Edison Energy recognizes revenue as energy is delivered and services are provided for managing energy supply assets leased from others and managing the dispatch, fuel requirements and risk management activities for generating plants and merchant transmission in the northeastern United States. Con Edison Solutions recognizes revenue for providing energy-efficiency services to government and commercial customers, and Con Edison Development recognizes revenue for engineering, procurement and construction services, under the percentage-of-completion method of revenue recognition.
Sales and profits on each percentage-of-completion contract are recorded each month based on the ratio of actual cumulative costs incurred to the total estimated costs at completion of the contract, multiplied by the total estimated contract revenue, less cumulative revenues recognized in prior periods (the ‘‘cost-to-cost’’ method). The impact of revisions of contract estimates, which may result from contract modifications, performance or other reasons, are recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis in the period in which the revisions are made. Unbilled contract revenues were $79 million and $58 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, reflecting $36 million of additional revenue earned and $15 million of billings and appropriate balance sheet classification for the period. Unbilled contract revenues represent accumulated incurred costs and earned profits on contracts (revenue arrangements), which have been recorded as revenues, but have not yet been billed to customers, and which represent contract assets as defined in Topic 606. Substantially all unbilled contract revenues are expected to be collected within one year. Unbilled contract revenues arise from the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition.
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Unbilled contract revenues from fixed-price type contracts are converted to billed receivables when amounts are invoiced to customers according to contractual billing terms, which generally occur when deliveries or other performance milestones are completed. Unearned revenue was $49 million and $87 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, reflecting $70 million of additional revenue earned (of which $48 million was included in the balance as of December 31, 2017) and $32 million of billings and appropriate balance sheet classification for the period. Unearned revenue represents a liability for billings to customers in excess of earned revenue, which are contract liabilities as defined in Topic 606. As of March 31, 2018, the aggregate amount of the remaining performance obligations is $111 million, of which $75 million will be recognized within the next two years, and the remaining $36 million will be recognized pursuant to long-term service and maintenance agreements.
Revenues are recorded as energy is delivered, generated or services are provided and billed to customers. Amounts billed are recorded in accounts receivable - customers, with payment generally due the following month. Con Edison’s and the Utilities’ accounts receivable - customers balance also reflects the Utilities’ purchase of receivables from energy service companies to support retail choice programs. Accrued revenues not yet billed to customers are recorded as accrued unbilled revenues.
Earnings Per Common Share
Con Edison presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of its consolidated income statement. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing earnings available to common shareholders (“Net income” on Con Edison’s consolidated income statement) by the weighted average number of Con Edison common shares outstanding during the period. In the calculation of diluted EPS, weighted average shares outstanding are increased for additional shares that would be outstanding if potentially dilutive securities were converted to common stock.
Potentially dilutive securities for Con Edison consist of restricted stock units and deferred stock units for which the average market price of the common shares for the period was greater than the exercise price.
For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, basic and diluted EPS for Con Edison are calculated as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
(Millions of Dollars, except per share amounts/Shares in Millions) | 2018 | 2017 |
Net income | $428 | $388 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic | 310.4 | 305.1 |
Add: Incremental shares attributable to effect of potentially dilutive securities | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted | 311.6 | 306.3 |
Net Income per common share – basic | $1.38 | $1.27 |
Net Income per common share – diluted | $1.37 | $1.27 |
The computation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 excludes immaterial amounts of performance share awards that were not included because of their anti-dilutive effect.
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) by Component
For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, changes to accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (OCI) for Con Edison and CECONY are as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
Con Edison | CECONY | |||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Beginning balance, accumulated OCI, net of taxes (a) | $(26) | $(27) | $(6) | $(7) | ||
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax of $(1) and $1 for Con Edison in 2018 and 2017, respectively | 3 | (2) | — | — | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI related to pension plan liabilities, net of tax of $(1) for Con Edison in 2018 and 2017 (a)(b) | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||
Current period OCI, net of taxes | 4 | (1) | — | — | ||
Ending balance, accumulated OCI, net of taxes | $(22) | $(28) | $(6) | $(7) |
(a) | Tax reclassified from accumulated OCI is reported in the income tax expense line item of the consolidated income statement. |
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(b) | For the portion of unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit costs relating to the Utilities, costs are recorded into, and amortized out of, regulatory assets instead of OCI. The net actuarial losses and prior service costs recognized during the period are included in the computation of total periodic pension and other postretirement benefit cost. See Notes E and F. |
Reconciliation of Cash, Temporary Cash Investments and Restricted Cash
On January 1, 2018, the Companies adopted Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash," which they applied retrospectively for each prior period presented. Pursuant to ASU 2016-18, cash, temporary cash investments and restricted cash are presented on a combined basis in the Companies’ consolidated statements of cash flows. At March 31, 2018 and 2017, cash, temporary cash investments and restricted cash for Con Edison and CECONY are as follows:
At March 31, | |||||
Con Edison | CECONY | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |
Cash and temporary cash investments | $651 | $67 | $574 | $17 | |
Restricted cash (a) | 32 | 35 | — | 2 | |
Total cash, temporary cash investments and restricted cash | $683 | $102 | $574 | $19 |
(a) | Restricted cash is comprised of funding reserved for CECONY construction expenditures ($2 million at March 31, 2017), RECO transition bond charge collections, net of principal, interest, trustee and service fees ($1 million and $2 million at March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively) that are restricted until the bond matures in 2019, and the CEBs' cash collateral held for project finance agreements ($31 million at March 31, 2018 and 2017) that are restricted until varying maturity dates. For these projects, such funds are restricted to being used for normal operating expenses and capital expenditures, debt service, and required reserves. |
Note B – Regulatory Matters
Rate Plans
O&R New York – Electric
In April 2018, O&R filed a preliminary update to its January 2018 request to the NYSPSC for an electric rate increase effective January 1, 2019. The company increased its requested January 2019 rate increase by $2.2 million to $22.5 million.
O&R New York – Gas
In April 2018, O&R filed a preliminary update to its January 2018 request to the NYSPSC for a gas rate increase effective January 2019. The company decreased its requested January 2019 rate increase by $1.7 million to $2.7 million.
Other Regulatory Matters
In August and November 2017, the NYSPSC issued orders in its proceeding investigating an April 21, 2017 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway power outage. The orders indicated that the investigation determined that the outage was caused by a failure of CECONY’s electricity supply to a subway station, which led to a loss of the subway signals, and that one of the secondary services to the MTA facility had been improperly rerouted and was not properly documented by the company. The orders also indicated that the loss of power to the subway station affected multiple subway lines and caused widespread delays across the subway system. Pursuant to the orders, the company is required to take certain actions, including inspecting, repairing and installing certain electrical equipment that serves the subway system, analyzing power supply and power quality events affecting the MTA’s signaling services, and filing monthly reports with the NYSPSC on all of the company's activities related to the subway system. Through March 31, 2018, the company incurred costs related to this matter of $149 million. Included in this amount is $27 million in capital and operating and maintenance costs reflected in the company's electric rate plan and $122 million deferred as a regulatory asset pursuant to the rate plan. The company, which plans to complete the required actions in 2018, expects to incur costs related to this matter during the remainder of 2018 of $115 million. Included in this amount is $5 million in expected capital and operating and maintenance costs reflected in the rate plan and $110 million expected to be deferred as a regulatory asset pursuant to the rate plan.
In December 2017, the NYSPSC issued an order initiating a proceeding to study the potential effects of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) on income tax expense and liabilities of New York State utilities and the regulatory treatment to preserve the resulting benefits for customers. In March 2018, the NYSPSC staff recommended that the NYSPSC require most utilities to begin on October 1, 2018 to credit their customers’ bills with the net benefits of the TCJA as measured based on amounts reflected in their rate plans prior to the enactment
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of the TCJA. The net benefits include the revenue requirement impact of the reduction in the corporate federal income tax rate to 21 percent, the elimination for utilities of bonus depreciation and the amortization of excess deferred federal income taxes the utilities collected from their customers that will not need to be paid to the Internal Revenue Service under the TCJA. Upon enactment of the TCJA in December 2017, CECONY and O&R re-measured their deferred tax assets and liabilities and accrued net regulatory liabilities for future income taxes of $3,513 million and $161 million, respectively. Under the rate normalization requirements continued by the TCJA, the portion of their net regulatory liabilities related to certain accelerated tax depreciation benefits ($2,542 million and $126 million, respectively) is to be amortized over the remaining lives of the related assets. The remainder ($971 million and $35 million, respectively) will be amortized as determined by the NYSPSC.
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Utilities deferred as regulatory liabilities estimated net benefits of $112 million, which represents approximately a quarter of the estimated annual net benefits. In January 2018, the NYSPSC issued an order initiating a focused operations audit of the income tax accounting of certain utilities, including CECONY and O&R.
In January 2018, the NJBPU issued an order initiating a proceeding to consider the TCJA. In March 2018, the NJBPU approved a $2.9 million interim decrease in Rockland Electric Company's (RECO) electric base rates, effective April 1, 2018, subject to the outcome of the NJBPU proceeding. Also in March 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order directing RECO to propose revisions to its transmission revenue requirement to reflect the TCJA. RECO’s net regulatory liability for income taxes resulting from its re-measurement of its deferred tax asset and liabilities is $28 million (including $16 million subject to the normalization requirements continued by the TCJA).
In March 2018, Winter Storms Riley and Quinn caused damage to the Utilities’ electric distribution systems and interrupted service to approximately 209,000 CECONY customers, 93,000 O&R customers and 44,000 RECO customers. Through March 31, 2018, CECONY's costs related to March 2018 storms, including Riley and Quinn, amounted to $106 million, including operation and maintenance expenses reflected in its electric rate plan ($15 million), operation and maintenance expenses charged against a storm reserve pursuant to its electric rate plan ($56 million), capital expenditures ($29 million) and removal costs ($6 million). O&R and RECO had storm-related costs of $31 million and $11 million, respectively, most of which were deferred as regulatory assets pursuant to their electric rate plans. Recovery of CECONY and O&R storm-related costs is subject to review by the NYSPSC, and recovery of RECO storm-related costs is subject to review by the NJBPU. The NYSPSC is investigating the preparation and response to the storms by CECONY, O&R, and other New York electric utilities, including all aspects of their emergency response plans, and may penalize them. The NJBPU is investigating RECO’s preparation and response to the storms. The Companies are unable to estimate the amount or range of their possible loss in connection with the storms.
In February 2018, CECONY filed a response challenging a complaint the NJBPU filed with FERC seeking the re-allocation to the company of certain PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM) transmission costs that had been allocated to the company prior to April 2017 when transmission service provided to the company pursuant to the PJM open access transmission tariff terminated. The NJBPU complaint is pending before FERC. The transmission service terminated because the company did not exercise its option to continue the service following a series of requests PJM had submitted to FERC that substantially increased the charges for the transmission service. CECONY challenged each of these requests. To date, FERC has rejected all but one of CECONY’s protests. In June 2015 and May 2016, CECONY filed appeals of certain FERC decisions with the U.S. Court of Appeals. Under CECONY’s electric rate plan, unless and until changed by the NYSPSC, the company will recover all charges incurred associated with the transmission service.
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Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
Regulatory assets and liabilities at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were comprised of the following items:
Con Edison | CECONY | ||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Regulatory assets | |||||||||
Unrecognized pension and other postretirement costs | $2,332 | $2,526 | $2,196 | $2,376 | |||||
Environmental remediation costs | 783 | 793 | 668 | 677 | |||||
Revenue taxes | 271 | 260 | 259 | 248 | |||||
MTA power reliability deferral | 122 | 50 | 122 | 50 | |||||
Recoverable energy costs | 118 | 60 | 103 | 52 | |||||
Deferred derivative losses | 95 | 44 | 86 | 37 | |||||
Pension and other postretirement benefits deferrals | 77 | 79 | 57 | 58 | |||||
Property tax reconciliation | 64 | 51 | 41 | 25 | |||||
Municipal infrastructure support costs | 59 | 56 | 59 | 56 | |||||
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt | 36 | 37 | 34 | 35 | |||||
Deferred storm costs | 60 | 38 | — | — | |||||
Brooklyn Queens demand management program | 32 | 37 | 32 | 37 | |||||
Meadowlands heater odorization project | 30 | 18 | 30 | 18 | |||||
Preferred stock redemption | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |||||
Indian Point Energy Center program costs | 21 | 29 | 21 | 29 | |||||
Recoverable REV demonstration project expenses | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | |||||
Gate station upgrade project | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |||||
Workers’ compensation | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |||||
Net electric deferrals | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |||||
O&R transition bond charges | 7 | 9 | — | — | |||||
Surcharge for New York State assessment | — | 2 | — | 2 | |||||
Other | 102 | 102 | 90 | 90 | |||||
Regulatory assets – noncurrent | 4,284 | 4,266 | 3,871 | 3,863 | |||||
Deferred derivative losses | 88 | 40 | 81 | 37 | |||||
Recoverable energy costs | 35 | 27 | 34 | 25 | |||||
Regulatory assets – current | 123 | 67 | 115 | 62 | |||||
Total Regulatory Assets | $4,407 | $4,333 | $3,986 | $3,925 | |||||
Regulatory liabilities | |||||||||
Future income tax | $2,531 | $2,545 | $2,376 | $2,390 | |||||
Allowance for cost of removal less salvage | 853 | 846 | 724 | 719 | |||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit deferrals | 178 | 207 | 153 | 181 | |||||
Energy efficiency portfolio standard unencumbered funds | 127 | 127 | 122 | 122 | |||||
TCJA net benefits* | 112 | — | 100 | — | |||||
Net unbilled revenue deferrals | 106 | 183 | 106 | 183 | |||||
Property tax reconciliation | 97 | 107 | 97 | 107 | |||||
Unrecognized other postretirement costs | 77 | 92 | 77 | 92 | |||||
Settlement of prudence proceeding | 58 | 66 | 58 | 66 | |||||
Property tax refunds | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | |||||
Carrying charges on repair allowance and bonus depreciation | 36 | 43 | 35 | 42 | |||||
New York State income tax rate change | 31 | 36 | 31 | 35 | |||||
Settlement of gas proceedings | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | |||||
Variable-rate tax-exempt debt – cost rate reconciliation | 24 | 30 | 21 | 26 | |||||
Earnings sharing - electric, gas and steam | 20 | 29 | 10 | 19 | |||||
Base rate change deferrals | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21 | |||||
Net utility plant reconciliations | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | |||||
Other | 176 | 162 | 151 | 137 | |||||
Regulatory liabilities – noncurrent | 4,523 | 4,577 | 4,154 | 4,219 | |||||
Refundable energy costs | 63 | 41 | 37 | 16 | |||||
Revenue decoupling mechanism | 18 | 29 | 11 | 21 | |||||
Deferred derivative gains | 9 | 31 | 6 | 28 | |||||
Regulatory liabilities – current | 90 | 101 | 54 | 65 | |||||
Total Regulatory Liabilities | $4,613 | $4,678 | $4,208 | $4,284 |
* See "Other Regulatory Matters," above.
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Note C – Capitalization
The carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were:
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Long-Term Debt (including current portion) (a) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value |
Con Edison | $16,021 | $17,388 | $16,029 | $18,147 |
CECONY | $13,266 | $14,500 | $13,265 | $15,163 |
(a) | Amounts shown are net of unamortized debt expense and unamortized debt discount of $140 million and $120 million for Con Edison and CECONY, respectively, as of March 31, 2018 and $142 million and $121 million for Con Edison and CECONY, respectively, as of December 31, 2017. |
Fair values of long-term debt have been estimated primarily using available market information. For Con Edison, $16,752 million and $636 million of the fair value of long-term debt at March 31, 2018 are classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively. For CECONY, $13,864 million and $636 million of the fair value of long-term debt at March 31, 2018 are classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively (see Note L). The $636 million of long-term debt classified as Level 3 is CECONY’s tax-exempt, auction-rate securities for which the market is highly illiquid and there is a lack of observable inputs.
Note D – Short-Term Borrowing
At March 31, 2018, Con Edison had $1,389 million of commercial paper outstanding of which $913 million was outstanding under CECONY’s program. The weighted average interest rate at March 31, 2018 was 2.3 percent for both Con Edison and CECONY. At December 31, 2017, Con Edison had $577 million of commercial paper outstanding of which $150 million was outstanding under CECONY’s program. The weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2017 was 1.8 percent for both Con Edison and CECONY.
At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, no loans were outstanding under the credit agreement (Credit Agreement). An immaterial amount of letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Note E – Pension Benefits
Total Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of the Companies’ total periodic benefit costs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
Con Edison | CECONY | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 |
Service cost – including administrative expenses | $72 | $66 | $68 | $61 |
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | 140 | 148 | 131 | 139 |
Expected return on plan assets | (258) | (243) | (245) | (229) |
Recognition of net actuarial loss | 172 | 149 | 163 | 141 |
Recognition of prior service costs | (4) | (4) | (5) | (5) |
TOTAL PERIODIC BENEFIT COST | $122 | $116 | $112 | $107 |
Cost capitalized | (31) | (43) | (29) | (41) |
Reconciliation to rate level | (23) | (11) | (25) | (12) |
Cost charged to operating expenses | $68 | $62 | $58 | $54 |
In March 2017, the FASB issued amendments to the guidance for retirement benefits through ASU 2017-07, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” The Companies adopted ASU 2017-07 beginning on January 1, 2018. The guidance requires that components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost be presented outside of operating income on consolidated income statements, and that only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization. Accordingly, the service cost components are included in the line "Other operations and maintenance" and the non-service cost components are included in the line “Other deductions” in the Companies' consolidated income statements. As permitted by a practical expedient under ASU 2017-07, the Companies applied the
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presentation requirements retrospectively for both pension and other postretirement benefit costs using amounts disclosed in prior-period financial statements as appropriate estimates.
Expected Contributions
Based on estimates as of March 31, 2018, the Companies expect to make contributions to the pension plans during 2018 of $472 million (of which $433 million is to be contributed by CECONY). The Companies’ policy is to fund the total periodic benefit cost of the qualified plan to the extent tax deductible and to also contribute to the non-qualified supplemental plans. During the first three months of 2018, the Companies contributed $184 million to the pension plans, nearly all of which was contributed by CECONY.
Note F – Other Postretirement Benefits
Total Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of the Companies’ total periodic other postretirement benefit costs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
Con Edison | CECONY | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |
Service cost | $5 | $5 | $3 | $3 | |
Interest cost on accumulated other postretirement benefit obligation | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | |
Expected return on plan assets | (18) | (17) | (16) | (15) | |
Recognition of net actuarial loss | 2 | 1 | 1 | (1) | |
Recognition of prior service cost | (2) | (4) | (1) | (3) | |
TOTAL PERIODIC OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT COST | $(2) | $(4) | $(4) | $(6) | |
Cost capitalized | (2) | 2 | (2) | 2 | |
Reconciliation to rate level | 2 | (1) | 3 | — | |
Cost charged to operating expenses | $(2) | $(3) | $(3) | $(4) |
For information about the adoption of ASU 2017-07, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost,” see Note E.
Contributions
Based on estimates as of March 31, 2018, Con Edison and CECONY expect to make a contribution of $6 million (substantially all of which is to be contributed by CECONY) to the other postretirement benefit plans in 2018. The Companies' policy is to fund the total periodic benefit cost of the plans to the extent tax deductible.
Note G – Environmental Matters
Superfund Sites
Hazardous substances, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and coal tar, have been used or generated in the course of operations of the Utilities and their predecessors and are present at sites and in facilities and equipment they currently or previously owned, including sites at which gas was manufactured or stored.
The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 and similar state statutes (Superfund) impose joint and several liability, regardless of fault, upon generators of hazardous substances for investigation and remediation costs (which include costs of demolition, removal, disposal, storage, replacement, containment and monitoring) and natural resource damages. Liability under these laws can be material and may be imposed for contamination from past acts, even though such past acts may have been lawful at the time they occurred. The sites at which the Utilities have been asserted to have liability under these laws, including their manufactured gas plant sites and any neighboring areas to which contamination may have migrated, are referred to herein as “Superfund Sites.”
For Superfund Sites where there are other potentially responsible parties and the Utilities are not managing the site investigation and remediation, the accrued liability represents an estimate of the amount the Utilities will need to pay to investigate and, where determinable, discharge their related obligations. For Superfund Sites (including the manufactured gas plant sites) for which one of the Utilities is managing the investigation and remediation, the accrued liability represents an estimate of the company’s share of the undiscounted cost to investigate the sites
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and, for sites that have been investigated in whole or in part, the cost to remediate the sites, if remediation is necessary and if a reasonable estimate of such cost can be made. Remediation costs are estimated in light of the information available, applicable remediation standards and experience with similar sites.
The accrued liabilities and regulatory assets related to Superfund Sites at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
Con Edison | CECONY | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 |
Accrued Liabilities: | ||||
Manufactured gas plant sites | $649 | $651 | $549 | $551 |
Other Superfund Sites | 85 | 86 | 85 | 86 |
Total | $734 | $737 | $634 | $637 |
Regulatory assets | $783 | $793 | $668 | $677 |
Most of the accrued Superfund Site liability relates to sites that have been investigated, in whole or in part. However, for some of the sites, the extent and associated cost of the required remediation has not yet been determined. As investigations progress and information pertaining to the required remediation becomes available, the Utilities expect that additional liability may be accrued, the amount of which is not presently determinable but may be material. The Utilities are permitted to recover or defer as regulatory assets (for subsequent recovery through rates) prudently incurred site investigation and remediation costs.
Environmental remediation costs incurred related to Superfund Sites for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
Con Edison | CECONY | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 |
Remediation costs incurred | $3 | $7 | $3 | $7 |
Insurance and other third party recoveries received by Con Edison or CECONY were immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.
In 2017, Con Edison and CECONY estimated that for their manufactured gas plant sites (including CECONY’s Astoria site), the aggregate undiscounted potential liability for the investigation and remediation of coal tar and/or other environmental contaminants could range up to $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively. These estimates were based on the assumption that there is contamination at all sites, including those that have not yet been fully investigated and additional assumptions about the extent of the contamination and the type and extent of the remediation that may be required. Actual experience may be materially different.
Asbestos Proceedings
Suits have been brought in New York State and federal courts against the Utilities and many other defendants, wherein a large number of plaintiffs sought large amounts of compensatory and punitive damages for deaths and injuries allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos at various premises of the Utilities. The suits that have been resolved, which are many, have been resolved without any payment by the Utilities, or for amounts that were not, in the aggregate, material to them. The amounts specified in all the remaining thousands of suits total billions of dollars; however, the Utilities believe that these amounts are greatly exaggerated, based on the disposition of previous claims. At March 31, 2018, Con Edison and CECONY have accrued their estimated aggregate undiscounted potential liabilities for these suits and additional suits that may be brought over the next 15 years as shown in the following table. These estimates were based upon a combination of modeling, historical data analysis and risk factor assessment. Courts have begun, and unless otherwise determined on appeal may continue, to apply different standards for determining liability in asbestos suits than the standard that applied historically. As a result, the Companies currently believe that there is a reasonable possibility of an exposure to loss in excess of the liability accrued for the suits. The Companies are unable to estimate the amount or range of such loss. In addition, certain current and former employees have claimed or are claiming workers’ compensation benefits based on alleged disability from exposure to asbestos. CECONY is permitted to defer as regulatory assets (for subsequent recovery through rates) costs incurred for its asbestos lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims.
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The accrued liability for asbestos suits and workers’ compensation proceedings (including those related to asbestos exposure) and the amounts deferred as regulatory assets for the Companies at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
Con Edison | CECONY | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 |
Accrued liability – asbestos suits | $8 | $8 | $7 | $7 |
Regulatory assets – asbestos suits | $8 | $8 | $7 | $7 |
Accrued liability – workers’ compensation | $84 | $84 | $80 | $80 |
Regulatory assets – workers’ compensation | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Note H – Other Material Contingencies
Manhattan Explosion and Fire
On March 12, 2014, two multi-use five-story tall buildings located on Park Avenue between 116th and 117th Streets in Manhattan were destroyed by an explosion and fire. CECONY had delivered gas to the buildings through service lines from a distribution main located below ground on Park Avenue. Eight people died and more than 50 people were injured. Additional buildings were also damaged. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated. The parties to the investigation included the company, the City of New York, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the NYSPSC. In June 2015, the NTSB issued a final report concerning the incident, its probable cause and safety recommendations. The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the incident was (1) the failure of a defective fusion joint at a service tee (which joined a plastic service line to a plastic distribution main) installed by the company that allowed gas to leak from the distribution main and migrate into a building where it ignited and (2) a breach in a City sewer line that allowed groundwater and soil to flow into the sewer, resulting in a loss of support for the distribution main, which caused it to sag and overstressed the defective fusion joint. The NTSB also made safety recommendations, including recommendations to the company that addressed its procedures for the preparation and examination of plastic fusions, training of its staff on conditions for notifications to the City’s Fire Department and extension of its gas main isolation valve installation program. In February 2017, the NYSPSC approved a settlement agreement with the company related to the NYSPSC's investigations of the incident and the practices of qualifying persons to perform plastic fusions. Pursuant to the agreement, the company is providing $27 million of future benefits to customers (for which it has accrued a regulatory liability) and will not recover from customers $126 million of costs for gas emergency response activities that it had previously incurred and expensed. Approximately eighty suits are pending against the company seeking generally unspecified damages and, in some cases, punitive damages, for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage and business interruption. The company has notified its insurers of the incident and believes that the policies in force at the time of the incident will cover the company’s costs, in excess of a required retention (the amount of which is not material), to satisfy any liability it may have for damages in connection with the incident. The company is unable to estimate the amount or range of its possible loss for damages related to the incident. At March 31, 2018, the company had not accrued a liability for damages related to the incident.
Other Contingencies
See "Other Regulatory Matters" in Note B and “Uncertain Tax Positions” in Note I.
Guarantees
Con Edison and its subsidiaries enter into various agreements providing financial or performance assurance primarily to third parties on behalf of their subsidiaries. Maximum amounts guaranteed by Con Edison totaled $2,128 million and $2,073 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
A summary, by type and term, of Con Edison’s total guarantees at March 31, 2018 is as follows:
Guarantee Type | 0 – 3 years | 4 – 10 years | > 10 years | Total | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | |||||||
Con Edison Transmission | $742 | $404 | $— | $1,146 | |||
Energy transactions | 426 | 25 | 212 | 663 | |||
Renewable electric production projects | 172 | — | 24 | 196 | |||
Other | 123 | — | — | 123 | |||
Total | $1,463 | $429 | $236 | $2,128 |
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Con Edison Transmission — Con Edison has guaranteed payment by CET Electric of the contributions CET Electric agreed to make to New York Transco LLC (NY Transco). CET Electric acquired a 45.7 percent interest in NY Transco when it was formed in 2014. In May 2016, the transmission owners transferred certain projects to NY Transco, for which CET Electric made its required contributions. NY Transco has proposed other transmission projects in the New York Independent System Operator's competitive bidding process. These other projects are subject to certain authorizations from the NYSPSC, the FERC and, as applicable, other federal, state and local agencies. Guarantee amount shown is for the maximum possible required amount of CET Electric’s contributions for these other projects as calculated based on the assumptions that the projects are completed at 175 percent of their estimated costs and NY Transco does not use any debt financing for the projects. Guarantee term shown is assumed as the selection of the projects and resulting timing of the contributions is not certain. Also included within the table above is a guarantee for $124 million from Con Edison on behalf of CET Gas in relation to a proposed gas transmission project in West Virginia and Virginia.
Energy Transactions — Con Edison guarantees payments on behalf of the Clean Energy Businesses in order to facilitate physical and financial transactions in electricity, gas, pipeline capacity, transportation, oil, renewable energy credits and energy services. To the extent that liabilities exist under the contracts subject to these guarantees, such liabilities are included in Con Edison’s consolidated balance sheet.
Renewable Electric Production Projects — Con Edison, Con Edison Development, and Con Edison Solutions guarantee payments on behalf of their wholly-owned subsidiaries associated with their investment in, or development for others of, solar and wind energy facilities.
Other — Other guarantees include $70 million in guarantees provided by Con Edison to Travelers Insurance Company for indemnity agreements for surety bonds in connection with operation of solar energy facilities and energy service projects of Con Edison Development and Con Edison Solutions, respectively. Other guarantees also include Con Edison's guarantee (subject to a $53 million maximum amount) of certain obligations of Con Edison Solutions under the agreement pursuant to which it sold its retail electric supply business.
Note I – Income Tax
Con Edison’s income tax expense decreased to $117 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from $227 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. CECONY’s income tax expense decreased to $119 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from $218 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease in income tax expense for both Companies is due primarily to lower income before income tax expense and the lower corporate federal income tax rate of 21 percent in 2018 resulting from the enactment of the TCJA.
Reconciliation of the difference between income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the prevailing statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes is as follows:
Con Edison | CECONY | |||||||
(% of Pre-tax income) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||
STATUTORY TAX RATE | ||||||||
Federal | 21 | % | 35 | % | 21 | % | 35 | % |
Changes in computed taxes resulting from: | ||||||||
State income tax | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||||
Cost of removal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Other plant-related items | — | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||
Change in deferred taxes | — | (1 | ) | — | — | |||
Renewable energy credits | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | — | — | ||
Amortization of excess deferred federal income taxes | (3 | ) | — | (3 | ) | — | ||
Other | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | — | — | ||
Effective tax rate | 21 | % | 37 | % | 23 | % | 39 | % |
CECONY, O&R and RECO deferred as regulatory liabilities their estimated net benefits under the TCJA for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The net benefits include the revenue requirement impact of the reduction in the corporate federal income tax rate to 21 percent, the elimination for utilities of bonus depreciation and the amortization of excess deferred federal income taxes the utilities collected from their customers that will not need to be paid to the Internal Revenue Service under the TCJA. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B.
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At December 31, 2017, the Companies recorded provisional income tax amounts in its accounting for certain effects of the provisions of the TCJA as allowed under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (SAB 118). In addition, SAB 118 allowed for a measurement period for companies to finalize the provisional amounts recorded as of December 31, 2017, not to exceed one year. As of March 31, 2018, the Companies have not yet finalized their assessment of the provisional amounts, and there were no adjustments recorded in the first quarter of 2018. The Companies expect to complete their assessment and record any final adjustments to the provisional amounts by the fourth quarter of 2018.
Uncertain Tax Positions
In March 2018, Con Edison received approval of its tax refunds by the Joint Committee on Taxation for tax years 2012 through 2015. The approval effectively settled approximately $3 million in uncertain federal tax positions. Federal tax returns for 2016 remain under examination.
At March 31, 2018, the estimated liability for uncertain tax positions for Con Edison was $10 million ($3 million for CECONY). Con Edison reasonably expects to resolve within the next twelve months approximately $5 million ($4 million, net of federal taxes) of various federal and state uncertainties due to the expected completion of ongoing tax examinations and expiration of statute of limitations, of which the entire amount, if recognized, would reduce Con Edison's effective tax rate. The amount related to CECONY is approximately $2 million, which, if recognized, would reduce CECONY’s effective tax rate. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, that would reduce Con Edison’s effective tax rate is $10 million ($9 million, net of federal taxes).
The Companies recognize interest on liabilities for uncertain tax positions in interest expense and would recognize penalties, if any, in operating expenses in the Companies’ consolidated income statements. In the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Companies recognized an immaterial amount of interest expense and no penalties for uncertain tax positions in their consolidated income statements. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Companies recognized an immaterial amount of accrued interest on their consolidated balance sheets.
Note J – Financial Information by Business Segment
Con Edison’s principal business segments are CECONY’s regulated utility activities, O&R’s regulated utility activities, the Clean Energy Businesses and Con Edison Transmission. CECONY’s principal business segments are its regulated electric, gas and steam utility activities. The financial data for the business segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | Inter-segment revenues | Depreciation and amortization | Operating income/(loss) | |||||||||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||
CECONY | ||||||||||||||||||
Electric | $1,729 | $1,793 | $4 | $5 | $240 | $229 | $254 | $320 | ||||||||||
Gas | 841 | 765 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 44 | 321 | 298 | ||||||||||
Steam | 314 | 298 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 130 | 123 | ||||||||||
Consolidation adjustments | — | — | (24) | (24) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total CECONY | $2,884 | $2,856 | $— | $— | $310 | $294 | $705 | $741 | ||||||||||
O&R | ||||||||||||||||||
Electric | $149 | $141 | $— | $— | $14 | $12 | $8 | $18 | ||||||||||
Gas | 97 | 97 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 36 | 40 | ||||||||||
Total O&R | $246 | $238 | $— | $— | $19 | $17 | $44 | $58 | ||||||||||
Clean Energy Businesses | $233 | $136 | $— | $— | $19 | $17 | $9 | $15 | ||||||||||
Con Edison Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | (1) | (3) | ||||||||||
Other (a) | — | (2) | — | — | — | 1 | (2) | 1 | ||||||||||
Total Con Edison | $3,364 | $3,228 | $— | $— | $348 | $329 | $755 | $812 |
(a) Parent company and consolidation adjustments. Other does not represent a business segment.
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Note K – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Con Edison’s subsidiaries hedge market price fluctuations associated with physical purchases and sales of electricity, natural gas, steam and, to a lesser extent, refined fuels by using derivative instruments including futures, forwards, basis swaps, options, transmission congestion contracts and financial transmission rights contracts. Derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value (see Note L), unless an exception is available under the accounting rules for derivatives and hedging. Qualifying derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales contracts are not reported at fair value under the accounting rules.
The fair values of the Companies’ commodity derivatives including the offsetting of assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were:
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||
Balance Sheet Location | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | Gross Amounts Offset | Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) (a) | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | Gross Amounts Offset | Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) (a) | ||||
Con Edison | ||||||||||
Fair value of derivative assets | ||||||||||
Current | $46 | $(36) | $10 | (b) | $83 | $(51) | $32 | (b) | ||
Noncurrent | 9 | (5) | 4 | 10 | (4) | 6 | ||||
Total fair value of derivative assets | $55 | $(41) | $14 | $93 | $(55) | $38 | ||||
Fair value of derivative liabilities | ||||||||||
Current | $(109) | $35 | $(74) | $(67) | $50 | $(17) | ||||
Noncurrent | (94) | 9 | (85) | (43) | 5 | (38) | ||||
Total fair value of derivative liabilities | $(203) | $44 | $(159) | $(110) | $55 | $(55) | ||||
Net fair value derivative assets/(liabilities) | $(148) | $3 | $(145) | (b) | $(17) | $— | $(17) | (b) | ||
CECONY | ||||||||||
Fair value of derivative assets | ||||||||||
Current | $28 | $(24) | $4 | (b) | $39 | $(15) | $24 | (b) | ||
Noncurrent | 5 | (3) | 2 | 9 | (4) | 5 | ||||
Total fair value of derivative assets | $33 | $(27) | $6 | $48 | $(19) | $29 | ||||
Fair value of derivative liabilities | ||||||||||
Current | $(89) | $23 | $(66) | $(26) | $14 | $(12) | ||||
Noncurrent | (83) | 7 | (76) | (36) | 4 | (32) | ||||
Total fair value of derivative liabilities | $(172) | $30 | $(142) | $(62) | $18 | $(44) | ||||
Net fair value derivative assets/(liabilities) | $(139) | $3 | $(136) | (b) | $(14) | $(1) | $(15) | (b) |
(a) | Derivative instruments and collateral were offset on the consolidated balance sheet as applicable under the accounting rules. The Companies enter into master agreements for their commodity derivatives. These agreements typically provide offset in the event of contract termination. In such case, generally the non-defaulting party’s payable will be offset by the defaulting party’s payable. The non-defaulting party will customarily notify the defaulting party within a specific time period and come to an agreement on the early termination amount. |
(b) | At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, margin deposits for Con Edison ($6 million and $12 million, respectively) and CECONY ($6 million and $11 million, respectively) were classified as derivative assets on the consolidated balance sheet, but not included in the table. Margin is collateral, typically cash, that the holder of a derivative instrument is required to deposit in order to transact on an exchange and to cover its potential losses with its broker or the exchange. |
The Utilities generally recover their prudently incurred fuel, purchased power and gas costs, including hedging gains and losses, in accordance with rate provisions approved by the applicable state utility regulators. In accordance with the accounting rules for regulated operations, the Utilities record a regulatory asset or liability to defer recognition of unrealized gains and losses on their electric and gas derivatives. As gains and losses are realized in future periods, they will be recognized as purchased power, gas and fuel costs in the Companies’ consolidated income statements. The Clean Energy Businesses record realized and unrealized gains and losses on their derivative contracts in purchased power, gas purchased for resale and non-utility revenue in the reporting period in which they occur. Management believes that these derivative instruments represent economic hedges that mitigate exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices.
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The following table presents the realized and unrealized gains or losses on commodity derivatives that have been deferred or recognized in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||
Con Edison | CECONY | ||||||||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | Balance Sheet Location | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||
Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations: | |||||||||||||||
Current | Deferred derivative gains | $(22) | $— | $(22) | $(2) | ||||||||||
Noncurrent | Deferred derivative gains | (2) | (3) | (1) | (3) | ||||||||||
Total deferred gains/(losses) | $(24) | $(3) | $(23) | $(5) | |||||||||||
Current | Deferred derivative losses | $(48) | $— | $(44) | $1 | ||||||||||
Current | Recoverable energy costs | 25 | (45) | 25 | (40) | ||||||||||
Noncurrent | Deferred derivative losses | (51) | (20) | (49) | (20) | ||||||||||
Total deferred gains/(losses) | $(74) | $(65) | $(68) | $(59) | |||||||||||
Net deferred gains/(losses) | $(98) | $(68) | $(91) | $(64) | |||||||||||
Income Statement Location | |||||||||||||||
Pre-tax gains/(losses) recognized in income | |||||||||||||||
Purchased power expense | $— | $— | $— | $— | |||||||||||
Gas purchased for resale | — | (63) | — | — | |||||||||||
Non-utility revenue | 4 | (a) | 14 | (b) | — | — | |||||||||
Total pre-tax gains/(losses) recognized in income | $4 | $(49) | $— | $— |
(a) | For the three months ended March 31, 2018, Con Edison recorded an immaterial unrealized pre-tax gain in non-utility operating revenue. |
(b) | For the three months ended March 31, 2017, Con Edison recorded unrealized pre-tax losses in non-utility operating revenue ($3 million). |
The following table presents the hedged volume of Con Edison’s and CECONY’s derivative transactions at March 31, 2018:
Electric Energy (MWh) (a)(b) | Capacity (MW) (a) | Natural Gas (Dt) (a)(b) | Refined Fuels (gallons) | |||||
Con Edison | 29,852,714 | 8,835 | 172,819,498 | 2,688,000 | ||||
CECONY | 27,760,400 | 3,600 | 157,080,000 | 2,688,000 |
(a) | Volumes are reported net of long and short positions, except natural gas collars where the volumes of long positions are reported. |
(b) | Excludes electric congestion and gas basis swap contracts, which are associated with electric and gas contracts and hedged volumes. |
The Companies are exposed to credit risk related to transactions entered into primarily for the various energy supply and hedging activities by the Utilities and the Clean Energy Businesses. Credit risk relates to the loss that may result from a counterparty’s nonperformance. The Companies use credit policies to manage this risk, including an established credit approval process, monitoring of counterparty limits, netting provisions within agreements, collateral or prepayment arrangements, credit insurance and credit default swaps. The Companies measure credit risk exposure as the replacement cost for open energy commodity and derivative positions plus amounts owed from counterparties for settled transactions. The replacement cost of open positions represents unrealized gains, net of any unrealized losses where the Companies have a legally enforceable right to offset.
At March 31, 2018, Con Edison and CECONY had $68 million and $8 million of credit exposure in connection with energy supply and hedging activities, net of collateral, respectively. Con Edison’s net credit exposure consisted of $19 million with commodity exchange brokers, $18 million with investment-grade counterparties, $16 million with non-investment grade/non-rated counterparties and $15 million with independent system operators. CECONY’s net credit exposure consisted of $7 million with commodity exchange brokers and $1 million with investment-grade counterparties.
The collateral requirements associated with, and settlement of, derivative transactions are included in net cash flows from operating activities in the Companies’ consolidated statement of cash flows. Most derivative instrument contracts contain provisions that may require a party to provide collateral on its derivative instruments that are in a net liability position. The amount of collateral to be provided will depend on the fair value of the derivative instruments and the party’s credit ratings.
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The following table presents the aggregate fair value of the Companies’ derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position, the collateral posted for such positions and the additional collateral that would have been required to be posted had the lowest applicable credit rating been reduced one level and to below investment grade at March 31, 2018:
(Millions of Dollars) | Con Edison (a) | CECONY (a) | ||
Aggregate fair value – net liabilities | $153 | $140 | ||
Collateral posted | 101 | 96 | ||
Additional collateral (b) (downgrade one level from current ratings) | 15 | 11 | ||
Additional collateral (b) (downgrade to below investment grade from current ratings) | 85 | (c) | 67 | (c) |
(a) | Non-derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of electricity and gas and qualifying derivative instruments, which have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales, are excluded from the table. These transactions primarily include purchases of electricity from independent system operators. In the event the Utilities and the Clean Energy Businesses were no longer extended unsecured credit for such purchases, the Companies would be required to post additional collateral of $6 million at March 31, 2018. For certain other such non-derivative transactions, the Companies could be required to post collateral under certain circumstances, including in the event counterparties had reasonable grounds for insecurity. |
(b) | The Companies measure the collateral requirements by taking into consideration the fair value amounts of derivative instruments that contain credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position plus amounts owed to counterparties for settled transactions and amounts required by counterparties for minimum financial security. The fair value amounts represent unrealized losses, net of any unrealized gains where the Companies have a legally enforceable right to offset. |
(c) | Derivative instruments that are net assets have been excluded from the table. At March 31, 2018, if Con Edison had been downgraded to below investment grade, it would have been required to post additional collateral for such derivative instruments of $13 million. |
Interest Rate Swap
In December 2016, the Clean Energy Businesses acquired Coram Wind which holds an interest rate swap that terminates in June 2024, pursuant to which it pays a fixed-rate of 2.0855 percent and receives a LIBOR-based variable rate. The fair value of this interest rate swap was an asset of $1 million as of March 31, 2018 and an immaterial amount as of December 31, 2017 on Con Edison’s consolidated balance sheet.
Note L – Fair Value Measurements
The accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in a principal or most advantageous market. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on inputs, which refer broadly to assumptions that market participants use in pricing assets or liabilities. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable firm inputs. The Companies often make certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, and the risks inherent in the inputs to valuation techniques. The Companies use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures established a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value in three broad levels. The rules require that assets and liabilities be classified in their entirety based on the level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input may require judgment considering factors specific to the asset or liability, and may affect the valuation of the asset or liability and their placement within the fair value hierarchy. The Companies classify fair value balances based on the fair value hierarchy defined by the accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures as follows:
• | Level 1 – Consists of assets or liabilities whose value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date. An active market is one in which transactions for assets or liabilities occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. This category includes contracts traded on active exchange markets valued using unadjusted prices quoted directly from the exchange. |
• | Level 2 – Consists of assets or liabilities valued using industry standard models and based on prices, other than quoted prices within Level 1, that are either directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date. The industry standard models consider observable assumptions including time value, volatility factors and current market and contractual prices for the underlying commodities, in addition to other economic measures. This category includes contracts traded on active exchanges or in over-the-counter markets priced with industry standard models. |
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• | Level 3 – Consists of assets or liabilities whose fair value is estimated based on internally developed models or methodologies using inputs that are generally less readily observable and supported by little, if any, market activity at the measurement date. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best available information and subject to cost benefit constraints. This category includes contracts priced using models that are internally developed and contracts placed in illiquid markets. It also includes contracts that expire after the period of time for which quoted prices are available and internal models are used to determine a significant portion of the value. |
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are summarized below.
2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Netting Adjustment (e) | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Netting Adjustment (e) | Total | ||||||||||
Con Edison | ||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity (a)(b)(c) | $2 | $17 | $8 | $(8) | $19 | $5 | $77 | $7 | $(39) | $50 | ||||||||||
Interest rate swap (a)(b)(c) | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Other (a)(b)(d) | 292 | 115 | — | — | 407 | 283 | 120 | — | — | 403 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $294 | $133 | $8 | $(8) | $427 | $288 | $197 | $7 | $(39) | $453 | ||||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity (a)(b)(c) | $5 | $165 | $5 | $(16) | $159 | $8 | $93 | $6 | $(52) | $55 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | $5 | $165 | $5 | $(16) | $159 | $8 | $93 | $6 | $(52) | $55 | ||||||||||
CECONY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity (a)(b)(c) | $2 | $7 | $2 | $1 | $12 | $3 | $40 | $4 | $(7) | $40 | ||||||||||
Other (a)(b)(d) | 270 | 109 | — | — | 379 | 260 | 114 | — | — | 374 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $272 | $116 | $2 | $1 | $391 | $263 | $154 | $4 | $(7) | $414 | ||||||||||
Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity (a)(b)(c) | $4 | $146 | $— | $(8) | $142 | $5 | $57 | $— | $(18) | $44 |
(a) | The Companies’ policy is to review the fair value hierarchy and recognize transfers into and transfers out of the levels at the end of each reporting period. Con Edison and CECONY had $1 million of commodity derivative assets transferred from level 3 to level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and $11 million and $10 million, respectively, of commodity derivative liabilities transferred from level 3 to level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2017 because of availability of observable market data due to the decrease in the terms of certain contracts from beyond three years to less than three years as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. |
(b) | Level 2 assets and liabilities include investments held in the deferred compensation plan and/or non-qualified retirement plans, exchange-traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1, certain over-the-counter derivative instruments for electricity, refined products and natural gas. Derivative instruments classified as Level 2 are valued using industry standard models that incorporate corroborated observable inputs; such as pricing services or prices from similar instruments that trade in liquid markets, time value and volatility factors. |
(c) | The accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures require consideration of the impact of nonperformance risk (including credit risk) from a market participant perspective in the measurement of the fair value of assets and liabilities. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Companies determined that nonperformance risk would have no material impact on their financial position or results of operations. |
(d) | Other assets are comprised of assets such as life insurance contracts within the deferred compensation plan and non-qualified retirement plans. |
(e) | Amounts represent the impact of legally-enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Companies to net gain and loss positions and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties. |
The employees in the Companies’ risk management group develop and maintain the Companies’ valuation policies and procedures for, and verify pricing and fair value valuation of, commodity derivatives. Under the Companies’ policies and procedures, multiple independent sources of information are obtained for forward price curves used to value commodity derivatives. Fair value and changes in fair value of commodity derivatives are reported on a monthly basis to the Companies’ risk committees, comprised of officers and employees of the Companies that oversee energy hedging at the Utilities and the Clean Energy Businesses. The risk management group reports to the Companies’ Vice President and Treasurer.
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Fair Value of Level 3 at March 31, 2018 | Valuation Techniques | Unobservable Inputs | Range | |
(Millions of Dollars) | ||||
Con Edison – Commodity | ||||
Electricity | $2 | Discounted Cash Flow | Forward energy prices (a) | $15.69-$61.25 per MWh |
Discounted Cash Flow | Forward capacity prices (a) | $2.26-$9.85 per kW-month | ||
Transmission Congestion Contracts/Financial Transmission Rights | 1 | Discounted Cash Flow | Inter-zonal forward price curves adjusted for historical zonal losses (b) | $0.50-$31.93 per MWh |
Total Con Edison—Commodity | $3 | |||
CECONY – Commodity | ||||
Electricity | $1 | Discounted Cash Flow | Forward capacity prices (a) | $2.26-$9.85 per kW-month |
Transmission Congestion Contracts | 1 | Discounted Cash Flow | Inter-zonal forward price curves adjusted for historical zonal losses (b) | $0.50-$2.88 per MWh |
Total CECONY—Commodity | $2 |
(a) | Generally, increases/(decreases) in this input in isolation would result in a higher/(lower) fair value measurement. |
(b) | Generally, increases/(decreases) in this input in isolation would result in a lower/(higher) fair value measurement. |
The table listed below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending net balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 and classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
Con Edison | CECONY | ||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||
Beginning balance as of January 1, | $1 | $1 | $4 | $1 | |||
Included in earnings | 2 | — | 2 | — | |||
Included in regulatory assets and liabilities | 2 | 2 | (1) | — | |||
Settlements | (1) | — | (2) | — | |||
Transfer out of level 3 | (1) | — | (1) | — | |||
Ending balance as of March 31, | $3 | $3 | $2 | $1 |
For the Utilities, realized gains and losses on Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities are reported as part of purchased power, gas and fuel costs. The Utilities generally recover these costs in accordance with rate provisions approved by the applicable state public utilities regulators. Unrealized gains and losses for commodity derivatives are generally deferred on the consolidated balance sheet in accordance with the accounting rules for regulated operations.
For the Clean Energy Businesses, realized and unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities are reported in non-utility revenues ($2 million gain and immaterial) and purchased power costs (immaterial for both periods) on the consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The change in fair value relating to Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities held at March 31, 2018 and 2017 is included in non-utility revenues ($1 million gain and immaterial) and purchased power costs (immaterial for both periods) on the consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Note M – Variable Interest Entities
Con Edison enters into arrangements including leases, partnerships and electricity purchase agreements, with various entities. As a result of these arrangements, Con Edison retains or may retain a variable interest in these entities.
CECONY has an ongoing long-term electricity purchase agreement with Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, LP, a potential variable interest entity (VIE). In 2017, a request was made of this counterparty for information necessary to determine whether the entity was a VIE and whether CECONY is the primary beneficiary; however, the information was not made available. The payments for this contract constitute CECONY’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to the potential VIE.
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The following table summarizes the VIEs in which Con Edison Development has entered into as of March 31, 2018:
Project Name (a) | Generating Capacity (b) (MW AC) | Power Purchase Agreement Term (in Years) | Year of Initial Investment | Location | Maximum Exposure to Loss (Millions of Dollars) (c) |
Copper Mountain Solar 3 | 128 | 20 | 2014 | Nevada | $171 |
Mesquite Solar 1 | 83 | 20 | 2013 | Arizona | 95 |
Copper Mountain Solar 2 | 75 | 25 | 2013 | Nevada | 78 |
California Solar | 55 | 25 | 2012 | California | 54 |
Broken Bow II | 38 | 25 | 2014 | Nebraska | 43 |
Texas Solar 4 | 32 | 25 | 2014 | Texas | 18 |
(a) With the exception of Texas Solar 4, Con Edison’s ownership interest is 50 percent and these projects are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. With the exception of Texas Solar 4, Con Edison is not the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of the entities are shared equally between Con Edison Development and third parties. Con Edison’s ownership interest in Texas Solar 4 is 80 percent and is consolidated in the financial statements. Con Edison is the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of Texas Solar 4 is held by Con Edison Development.
(b) Represents Con Edison Development’s ownership interest in the project.
(c) For investments accounted for under the equity method, maximum exposure is equal to the carrying value of the investment on the consolidated balance sheet. For consolidated investments, such as Texas Solar 4, maximum exposure is equal to the net assets of the project on the consolidated balance sheet less any applicable noncontrolling interest ($7 million for Texas Solar 4). Con Edison did not provide any financial or other support during the three months ended March 31, 2018 that was not previously contractually required.
Note N – New Financial Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued amendments on financial reporting of leasing transactions through ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)." The amendments require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Lessees will need to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all of their leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). Lessor accounting is similar to the current model, but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. For income statement purposes, the pattern of expense recognition will depend on whether transactions are designated as operating leases or finance leases. In January 2018, the FASB issued additional amendments on the lease standard’s application to land easements through ASU No. 2018-01, “Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842.” These amendments allow an entity to not evaluate under Topic 842 land easements that exist or expired before the entity’s adoption of Topic 842 and that were not previously accounted for as leases under the current lease standard. The amendments from both ASU No. 2016-02 and 2018-01 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and provide for certain practical expedients. Based on the existing portfolio of leases at implementation, for leases currently classified as operating leases, the Companies expect to recognize on the statements of financial position right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The Companies are in the process of evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on the Companies’ results of operations and liquidity.
In August 2017, the FASB issued amendments to the guidance for derivatives and hedging through ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” The amendments in this update provide greater clarification on hedge accounting for risk components, presentation and disclosure of hedging instruments, and overall targeted improvements to simplify hedge accounting. For public entities, the amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Companies are in the process of evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In February 2018, the FASB issued amendments to the guidance for reporting comprehensive income through ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” The amendments allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the TCJA. For public entities, the amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Companies are in the process of evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This combined management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (MD&A) relates to the consolidated financial statements (the First Quarter Financial Statements) included in this report of two separate registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY). As used in this report, the term the “Companies” refers to Con Edison and CECONY. CECONY is a subsidiary of Con Edison and, as such, information in this management’s discussion and analysis about CECONY applies to Con Edison.
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the First Quarter Financial Statements and the notes thereto and the MD&A in Item 7 of the Companies’ combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File Nos. 1-14514 and 1-1217, the Form 10-K).
Information in any item of this report referred to in this discussion and analysis is incorporated by reference herein. The use of terms such as “see” or “refer to” shall be deemed to incorporate by reference into this discussion and analysis the information to which reference is made.
Con Edison, incorporated in New York State in 1997, is a holding company that owns all of the outstanding common stock of CECONY, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. and Con Edison Transmission, Inc. As used in this report, the term the “Utilities” refers to CECONY and O&R.
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Con Edison’s principal business operations are those of CECONY, O&R, the Clean Energy Businesses and Con Edison Transmission. CECONY’s principal business operations are its regulated electric, gas and steam delivery businesses. O&R’s principal business operations are its regulated electric and gas delivery businesses. The Clean Energy Businesses develop, own and operate renewable and energy infrastructure projects and provide energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers. Con Edison Transmission invests in electric transmission facilities and gas pipeline and storage facilities.
Con Edison seeks to provide shareholder value through continued dividend growth, supported by earnings growth in regulated utilities and contracted assets. The company invests to provide reliable, resilient, safe and clean energy critical for New York City’s growing economy. The company is an industry leading owner and operator of contracted, large-scale solar generation in the United States. Con Edison is a responsible neighbor, helping the communities it serves become more sustainable.
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CECONY
Electric
CECONY provides electric service to approximately 3.4 million customers in all of New York City (except a part of Queens) and most of Westchester County, an approximately 660 square mile service area with a population of more than nine million.
Gas
CECONY delivers gas to approximately 1.1 million customers in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and most of Westchester County.
Steam
CECONY operates the largest steam distribution system in the United States by producing and delivering approximately 20,350 MMlb of steam annually to approximately 1,600 customers in parts of Manhattan.
O&R
Electric
O&R and its utility subsidiary, Rockland Electric Company (RECO) (together referred to herein as O&R) provide electric service to approximately 0.3 million customers in southeastern New York and northern New Jersey, an approximately 1,300 square mile service area.
Gas
O&R delivers gas to over 0.1 million customers in southeastern New York.
Clean Energy Businesses
Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. has three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Development, Inc. (Con Edison Development), Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc. (Con Edison Energy) and Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc. (Con Edison Solutions). Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., together with these subsidiaries, are referred to in this report as the Clean Energy Businesses. The Clean Energy Businesses develop, own and operate renewable and energy infrastructure projects and provide energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers.
Con Edison Transmission
Con Edison Transmission, Inc. invests in electric and gas transmission projects through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Consolidated Edison Transmission, LLC (CET Electric) and Con Edison Gas Pipeline and Storage, LLC (CET Gas). CET Electric owns a 45.7 percent interest in New York Transco LLC, which owns and is proposing to build additional electric transmission assets in New York. CET Gas owns, through subsidiaries, a 50 percent interest in Stagecoach Gas Services, LLC, a joint venture that owns, operates and will further develop an existing gas pipeline and storage business located in northern Pennsylvania and southern New York. Also, CET Gas and CECONY own 71.2 percent and 28.8 percent interests, respectively, in Honeoye Storage Corporation which operates a gas storage facility in upstate New York. In addition, CET Gas owns interests in two Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC joint venture projects: a 12.5 interest in a 300-mile gas transmission project being constructed in West Virginia and Virginia (Mountain Valley Pipeline) and a 6.375 percent interest in a proposed 70-mile gas pipeline system in Virginia and North Carolina (MVP Southgate). Con Edison Transmission, Inc., together with CET Electric and CET Gas, are referred to in this report as Con Edison Transmission.
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Certain financial data of Con Edison’s businesses are presented below:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | At March 31, 2018 | |||||||||
(Millions of Dollars, except percentages) | Operating Revenues | Net Income | Assets | |||||||
CECONY | $2,884 | 86 | % | $389 | 91 | % | $41,266 | 84 | % | |
O&R | 246 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 2,828 | 6 | ||||
Total Utilities | 3,130 | 93 | 412 | 96 | 44,094 | 90 | ||||
Clean Energy Businesses | 233 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2,647 | 5 | ||||
Con Edison Transmission | 1 | — | 11 | 3 | 1,236 | 3 | ||||
Other (a) | — | — | (1) | — | 923 | 2 | ||||
Total Con Edison | $3,364 | 100 | % | $428 | 100 | % | $48,900 | 100 | % |
(a) | Other includes parent company and consolidation adjustments. |
Results of Operations
Net income and earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
(Millions of Dollars, except per share amounts) | Net Income | Earnings per Share | |||
CECONY | $389 | $339 | $1.26 | $1.11 | |
O&R | 23 | 26 | 0.07 | 0.08 | |
Clean Energy Businesses (a) | 6 | 7 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Con Edison Transmission | 11 | 7 | 0.03 | 0.03 | |
Other (b) | (1) | 9 | — | 0.03 | |
Con Edison (c) | $428 | $388 | $1.38 | $1.27 |
(a) | Includes $2 million or $— a share of net after-tax mark-to-market gains/(losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2017. |
(b) | Other includes parent company and consolidation adjustments. |
(c) | Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.37 a share and $1.27 a share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
The Companies’ results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared with the 2017 period, reflect changes in the Utilities' rate plans and the impact of weather on steam revenues. Con Edison's results of operations for the comparable periods also reflect lower income tax expense for the Clean Energy Businesses and Con Edison Transmission. The Utilities' revenues for the 2018 period reflect the deferral for customers of estimated net benefits for the period of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). Operations and maintenance expenses for the Utilities for the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily reflect higher storm-related costs. In addition, the Utilities' rate plans provide for revenues to cover expected changes in certain operating costs including depreciation, property taxes and other tax matters.
The following table presents the estimated effect on earnings per share and net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 period as compared with the 2017 period, resulting from these and other major factors:
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Variation for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 vs. 2017 | |||||
Earnings per Share | Net Income (Millions of Dollars) | ||||
CECONY (a) | |||||
Changes in rate plans | $0.22 | $67 | Reflects higher electric and gas net base revenues of $0.12 a share and $0.08 a share, respectively, and growth in the number of gas customers of $0.02 a share. Electric and gas base rates increased on January 1, 2018 in accordance with their respective rate plans. | ||
Weather impact on steam revenues | 0.05 | 14 | |||
Operations and maintenance expenses | (0.01) | (2) | Reflects primarily storm-related costs. | ||
Depreciation, property taxes and other tax matters | (0.09) | (29) | Reflects higher net property taxes of $(0.07) a share and depreciation and amortization expense of $(0.04) a share, offset by a New York State sales and use tax refund of $0.02 a share. | ||
Other | (0.02) | — | Includes the dilutive effect of Con Edison's stock issuances. | ||
Total CECONY | 0.15 | 50 | |||
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) (a) | |||||
Changes in rate plans | 0.02 | 7 | Reflects higher gas net base revenues. Gas base rates increased on November 1, 2017 in accordance with the rate plan. | ||
Operations and maintenance expenses | (0.02) | (7) | Reflects storm-related costs. | ||
Other | (0.01) | (3) | Includes the dilutive effect of Con Edison's stock issuances. | ||
Total O&R | (0.01) | (3) | |||
Clean Energy Businesses | |||||
Operating revenues less energy costs | 0.19 | 59 | Reflects revenues from engineering, procurement and construction services and higher revenues from renewable electric production projects. | ||
Operations and maintenance expenses | (0.20) | (62) | Reflects primarily engineering, procurement and construction costs. | ||
Other | 0.01 | 2 | Includes the dilutive effect of Con Edison's stock issuances. | ||
Total Clean Energy Businesses | — | (1) | |||
Con Edison Transmission, Inc. | — | 4 | Reflects income from equity investments and the dilutive effect of Con Edison's stock issuances. | ||
Other, including parent company expenses | (0.03) | (10) | Reflects lower state income tax benefits and the dilutive effect of Con Edison's stock issuances. | ||
Total Reported (GAAP basis) | $0.11 | $40 | |||
a. Under the revenue decoupling mechanisms in the Utilities’ New York electric and gas rate plans and the weather-normalization clause applicable to their gas businesses, revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. In general, the utilities recover on a current basis the fuel, gas purchased for resale and purchased power costs they incur in supplying energy to their full-service customers. Accordingly, such costs do not generally affect Con Edison’s results of operations. |
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The Companies’ other operations and maintenance expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 |
CECONY | ||
Operations | $393 | $384 |
Pensions and other postretirement benefits | 18 | 17 |
Health care and other benefits | 39 | 38 |
Regulatory fees and assessments (a) | 109 | 111 |
Other | 71 | 78 |
Total CECONY | 630 | 628 |
O&R | 81 | 71 |
Clean Energy Businesses | 124 | 39 |
Con Edison Transmission | 2 | 3 |
Other (b) | (1) | (2) |
Total other operations and maintenance expenses | $836 | $739 |
(a) | Includes Demand Side Management, System Benefit Charges and Public Service Law 18A assessments which are collected in revenues. |
(b) | Includes parent company and consolidation adjustments. |
A discussion of the results of operations by principal business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 follows. For additional business segment financial information, see Note J to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
The Companies’ results of operations in 2018 compared with 2017 were:
CECONY | O&R | Clean Energy Businesses | Con Edison Transmission | Other (a) | Con Edison (b) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | Increases (Decreases) Amount | Increases (Decreases) Percent | Increases (Decreases) Amount | Increases (Decreases) Percent | Increases (Decreases) Amount | Increases (Decreases) Percent | Increases (Decreases) Amount | Increases (Decreases) Percent | Increases (Decreases) Amount | Increases (Decreases) Percent | Increases (Decreases) Amount | Increases (Decreases) Percent | |||||||||||
Operating revenues | $28 | 1.0 | % | $8 | 3.4 | % | $97 | 71.3 | % | $1 | — | % | $2 | Large | $136 | 4.2 | % | ||||||
Purchased power | (45) | (12.9 | ) | 8 | 19.0 | 2 | Large | — | — | 3 | Large | (32) | (8.3 | ) | |||||||||
Fuel | 24 | 24.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 24.0 | |||||||||||
Gas purchased for resale | 43 | 18.7 | 1 | 3.6 | 13 | 20.6 | — | — | — | — | 57 | 17.8 | |||||||||||
Other operations and maintenance | 2 | 0.3 | 10 | 14.1 | 85 | Large | (1) | (33.3 | ) | 1 | 50.0 | % | 97 | 13.1 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16 | 5.4 | 2 | 11.8 | 2 | 11.8 | — | — | (1) | Large | 19 | 5.8 | |||||||||||
Taxes, other than income taxes | 24 | 4.7 | 1 | 4.5 | 1 | 25.0 | — | — | 2 | Large | 28 | 5.2 | |||||||||||
Operating income | (36) | (4.9 | ) | (14) | (24.1 | ) | (6) | (40.0 | ) | 2 | 66.7 | (3) | Large | (57) | (7.0 | ) | |||||||
Other income less deductions | — | — | — | — | 1 | Large | 1 | 5.3 | (1) | — | 1 | 6.3 | |||||||||||
Net interest expense | 13 | 8.5 | — | — | 1 | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 7.7 | |||||||||||
Income before income tax expense | (49) | (8.8 | ) | (14) | (31.8 | ) | (6) | Large | 3 | 25.0 | (4) | Large | (70) | (11.4 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | (99) | (45.4 | ) | (11) | (61.1 | ) | (5) | Large | (1) | (20.0 | ) | 6 | 54.5 | % | (110) | (48.5 | ) | ||||||
Net income | $50 | 14.7 | % | $(3) | (11.5 | )% | $(1) | (14.3 | )% | $4 | 57.1 | % | $(10) | Large | $40 | 10.3 | % |
(a) | Includes parent company and consolidation adjustments. |
(b) | Represents the consolidated results of operations of Con Edison and its businesses. |
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CECONY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | ||||||||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | Electric | Gas | Steam | 2018 Total | Electric | Gas | Steam | 2017 Total | 2018-2017 Variation | ||||||
Operating revenues | $1,729 | $841 | $314 | $2,884 | $1,793 | $765 | $298 | $2,856 | $28 | ||||||
Purchased power | 289 | — | 14 | 303 | 334 | — | 14 | 348 | (45) | ||||||
Fuel | 58 | — | 66 | 124 | 42 | — | 58 | 100 | 24 | ||||||
Gas purchased for resale | — | 273 | — | 273 | — | 230 | — | 230 | 43 | ||||||
Other operations and maintenance | 479 | 108 | 43 | 630 | 469 | 113 | 46 | 628 | 2 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 240 | 49 | 21 | 310 | 229 | 44 | 21 | 294 | 16 | ||||||
Taxes, other than income taxes | 409 | 90 | 40 | 539 | 399 | 80 | 36 | 515 | 24 | ||||||
Operating income | $254 | $321 | $130 | $705 | $320 | $298 | $123 | $741 | $(36) |
Electric
CECONY’s results of electric operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation |
Operating revenues | $1,729 | $1,793 | $(64) |
Purchased power | 289 | 334 | (45) |
Fuel | 58 | 42 | 16 |
Other operations and maintenance | 479 | 469 | 10 |
Depreciation and amortization | 240 | 229 | 11 |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 409 | 399 | 10 |
Electric operating income | $254 | $320 | $(66) |
CECONY’s electric sales and deliveries for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period were:
Millions of kWh Delivered | Revenues in Millions (a) | |||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Description | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | ||||||
Residential/Religious (b) | 2,410 | 2,278 | 132 | 5.8 | % | $623 | $574 | $49 | 8.5 | % | ||||
Commercial/Industrial | 2,415 | 2,305 | 110 | 4.8 | 453 | 430 | 23 | 5.3 | ||||||
Retail choice customers | 6,276 | 6,304 | (28) | (0.4 | ) | 557 | 632 | (75) | (11.9 | ) | ||||
NYPA, Municipal Agency and other sales | 2,585 | 2,512 | 73 | 2.9 | 131 | 130 | 1 | 0.8 | ||||||
Other operating revenues (c) | — | — | — | — | (35) | 27 | (62) | Large | ||||||
Total | 13,686 | 13,399 | 287 | 2.1 | % | (d) | $1,729 | $1,793 | $(64) | (3.6 | )% |
(a) | Revenues from electric sales are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues generally are not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. |
(b) | “Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations. |
(c) | Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the revenue decoupling mechanism and other provisions of the company’s rate plans. |
(d) | After adjusting for variations, primarily weather and billing days, electric delivery volumes in CECONY’s service area increased 0.7 percent in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period. |
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Operating revenues decreased $64 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to the reduction in other operating revenues resulting from the deferral as a regulatory liability of estimated net benefits for the 2018 period under the TCJA (see “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements) ($75 million) and lower purchased power expenses ($45 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the electric rate plan ($47 million) and fuel expenses ($16 million).
Purchased power expenses decreased $45 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to lower unit costs ($58 million), offset by higher purchased volumes ($13 million).
Fuel expenses increased $16 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to higher unit costs ($19 million), offset by lower purchased volumes from the company's electric generating facilities ($3 million).
Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $10 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to storm-related costs ($11 million) and higher cost optimization program expenses ($9 million), offset in part by lower stock based compensation ($12 million).
Depreciation and amortization increased $11 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.
Taxes, other than income taxes increased $10 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher property taxes ($32 million), offset in part by deferral of under-collected property taxes due to new property tax rates for fiscal year 2017-2018 ($14 million), sales and use tax refund ($6 million), and lower state and local taxes ($2 million).
Gas
CECONY’s results of gas operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | |||
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation |
Operating revenues | $841 | $765 | $76 |
Gas purchased for resale | 273 | 230 | 43 |
Other operations and maintenance | 108 | 113 | (5) |
Depreciation and amortization | 49 | 44 | 5 |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 90 | 80 | 10 |
Gas operating income | $321 | $298 | $23 |
CECONY’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period were:
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Thousands of Dt Delivered | Revenues in Millions (a) | ||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Description | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | |||||||
Residential | 27,227 | 24,607 | 2,620 | 10.6 | % | $390 | $337 | $53 | 15.7 | % | |||||
General | 14,513 | 12,803 | 1,710 | 13.4 | 154 | 133 | 21 | 15.8 | |||||||
Firm transportation | 34,791 | 30,415 | 4,376 | 14.4 | 260 | 222 | 38 | 17.1 | |||||||
Total firm sales and transportation | 76,531 | 67,825 | 8,706 | 12.8 | (b) | 804 | 692 | 112 | 16.2 | ||||||
Interruptible sales (c) | 1,492 | 2,308 | (816 | ) | (35.4 | ) | 12 | 13 | (1) | (7.7 | ) | ||||
NYPA | 4,813 | 9,592 | (4,779 | ) | (49.8 | ) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |||||
Generation plants | 12,404 | 10,445 | 1,959 | 18.8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20.0 | |||||||
Other | 6,016 | 8,196 | (2,180 | ) | (26.6 | ) | 9 | 11 | (2) | (18.2 | ) | ||||
Other operating revenues (d) | — | — | — | — | 9 | 43 | (34) | (79.1 | ) | ||||||
Total | 101,256 | 98,366 | 2,890 | 2.9 | % | $841 | $765 | $76 | 9.9 | % |
(a) | Revenues from gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. |
(b) | After adjusting for variations, primarily billing days, firm gas sales and transportation volumes in the company’s service area increased 4.6 percent in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period, reflecting primarily increased volumes attributable to the growth in the number of gas customers. |
(c) | Includes 2,526 thousands and 1,097 thousands of Dt for the 2018 and 2017 periods, respectively, which are also reflected in firm transportation and other. |
(d) | Other gas operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans. |
Operating revenues increased $76 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher revenues from the gas rate plan and growth in the number of customers ($49 million) and higher gas purchased for resale expense ($43 million), offset in part by the reduction in other operating revenues resulting from the deferral as a regulatory liability of estimated net benefits for the 2018 period under the TCJA (see “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements) ($20 million).
Gas purchased for resale increased $43 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to higher purchased volumes ($23 million) and unit costs ($20 million).
Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to lower costs for pension and other postretirement benefits ($3 million) and maintenance of gas mains ($2 million).
Depreciation and amortization increased $5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher gas utility plant balances.
Taxes, other than income taxes increased $10 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher property taxes ($10 million) and state and local taxes ($2 million), offset in part by deferral of under-collected property taxes due to new property tax rates for fiscal year 2017-2018 ($2 million) and sales and use tax refund ($1 million).
Steam
CECONY’s results of steam operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period is as follows:
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For the Three Months Ended | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | |
Operating revenues | $314 | $298 | $16 | |
Purchased power | 14 | 14 | — | |
Fuel | 66 | 58 | 8 | |
Other operations and maintenance | 43 | 46 | (3) | |
Depreciation and amortization | 21 | 21 | — | |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 40 | 36 | 4 | |
Steam operating income | $130 | $123 | $7 |
CECONY’s steam sales and deliveries for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period were:
Millions of Pounds Delivered | Revenues in Millions | |||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Description | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | ||||||
General | 338 | 293 | 45 | 15.4 | % | $16 | $14 | $2 | 14.3 | % | ||||
Apartment house | 2,712 | 2,469 | 243 | 9.8 | 84 | 77 | 7 | 9.1 | ||||||
Annual power | 5,947 | 5,298 | 649 | 12.2 | 216 | 197 | 19 | 9.6 | ||||||
Other operating revenues (a) | — | — | — | — | (2) | 10 | (12) | Large | ||||||
Total | 8,997 | 8,060 | 937 | 11.6 | % | (b) | $314 | $298 | $16 | 5.4 | % |
(a) | Other steam operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plan. |
(b) | After adjusting for variations, primarily weather and billing days, steam sales and deliveries are relatively the same for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period. |
Operating revenues increased $16 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to the weather impact on revenues ($19 million) and higher fuel expenses ($8 million), offset in part by the reduction in other operating revenues resulting from the deferral as a regulatory liability of estimated net benefits for the 2018 period under the TCJA (see “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements) ($5 million) and lower revenues from the steam rate plan ($3 million).
Fuel expenses increased $8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to higher unit costs ($5 million) and purchased volumes from the company's steam generating facilities ($3 million).
Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to lower costs for pension and other postretirement benefits ($1 million) and stock based compensation ($1 million).
Taxes, other than income taxes increased $4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher property taxes.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense increased $13 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher long-term debt balances in the 2018 period.
Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $99 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense ($10 million), a decrease in the corporate federal income tax rate due to TCJA ($78 million), higher research and development tax credits ($1 million) and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred federal income taxes due to TCJA ($14 million). CECONY deferred as a regulatory liability its estimated net benefits for the 2018 period under the TCJA. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
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O&R
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | ||||||||||
(Millions of Dollars) | Electric | Gas | 2018 Total | Electric | Gas | 2017 Total | 2018-2017 Variation | ||||
Operating revenues | $149 | $97 | $246 | $141 | $97 | $238 | $8 | ||||
Purchased power | 50 | — | 50 | 42 | — | 42 | 8 | ||||
Gas purchased for resale | — | 29 | 29 | — | 28 | 28 | 1 | ||||
Other operations and maintenance | 63 | 18 | 81 | 55 | 16 | 71 | 10 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 14 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 2 | ||||
Taxes, other than income taxes | 14 | 9 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 1 | ||||
Operating income | $8 | $36 | $44 | $18 | $40 | $58 | $(14) |
Electric
O&R’s results of electric operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | |
Operating revenues | $149 | $141 | $8 | |
Purchased power | 50 | 42 | 8 | |
Other operations and maintenance | 63 | 55 | 8 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 14 | 12 | 2 | |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 14 | 14 | — | |
Electric operating income | $8 | $18 | $(10) |
O&R’s electric sales and deliveries for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period were:
Millions of kWh Delivered | Revenues in Millions (a) | |||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Description | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | ||||||
Residential/Religious (b) | 377 | 349 | 28 | 8.0 | % | $74 | $68 | $6 | 8.8 | % | ||||
Commercial/Industrial | 198 | 191 | 7 | 3.7 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 11.1 | ||||||
Retail choice customers | 697 | 707 | (10 | ) | (1.4 | ) | 44 | 43 | 1 | 2.3 | ||||
Public authorities | 29 | 24 | 5 | 20.8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0 | ||||||
Other operating revenues (c) | — | — | — | — | (2) | 1 | (3) | Large | ||||||
Total | 1,301 | 1,271 | 30 | 2.4 | % | (d) | $149 | $141 | $8 | 5.7 | % |
(a) | O&R’s New York electric delivery revenues are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. O&R’s electric sales in New Jersey are not subject to a decoupling mechanism, and as a result, changes in such volumes do impact revenues. |
(b) | “Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations. |
(c) | Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s electric rate plan. |
(d) | After adjusting for weather and other variations, electric delivery volumes in O&R’s service area decreased 2.1 percent in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period. |
Operating revenues increased $8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher purchased power expenses.
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Purchased power expenses increased $8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to higher unit costs ($9 million), offset by lower purchased volumes ($1 million).
Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher storm-related costs in 2018 ($4 million), higher uncollectible accounts ($1 million), higher tree trimming ($1 million) and pension ($1 million) costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.
Gas
O&R’s results of gas operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | |||||
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | ||
Operating revenues | $97 | $97 | $— | ||
Gas purchased for resale | 29 | 28 | 1 | ||
Other operations and maintenance | 18 | 16 | 2 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 5 | 5 | — | ||
Taxes, other than income taxes | 9 | 8 | 1 | ||
Gas operating income | $36 | $40 | $(4) |
O&R’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period were:
Thousands of Dt Delivered | Revenues in Millions (a) | |||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Description | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | ||||||||||
Residential | 4,464 | 3,885 | 579 | 14.9 | % | $58 | $49 | $9 | 18.4 | % | ||||||||
General | 962 | 958 | 4 | 0.4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 10.0 | ||||||||||
Firm transportation | 4,449 | 4,188 | 261 | 6.2 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 20.7 | ||||||||||
Total firm sales and transportation | 9,875 | 9,031 | 844 | 9.3 | (b) | 104 | 88 | 16 | 18.2 | |||||||||
Interruptible sales | 1,143 | 1,188 | (45 | ) | (3.8 | ) | 2 | 3 | (1) | (33.3 | ) | |||||||
Generation plants | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Other | 426 | 397 | 29 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Other gas revenues | — | — | — | — | (9) | 6 | (15) | Large | ||||||||||
Total | 11,444 | 10,616 | 828 | 7.8 | % | $97 | $97 | $— | — | % |
(a) | Revenues from New York gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. |
(b) | After adjusting for weather and other variations, total firm sales and transportation volumes increased 1.4 percent in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period. |
Gas purchased for resale increased $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to higher purchased volumes ($4 million), offset by lower unit costs ($3 million).
Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to higher pension costs.
Taxes, other than income taxes increased $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to property taxes and state and local taxes.
Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $11 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense ($3 million), a decrease in the corporate federal income tax
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rate due to TCJA ($6 million) and an increase in the amortization of excess deferred federal income taxes due to TCJA ($1 million). O&R deferred as a regulatory liability its estimated net benefits for the 2018 period under the TCJA. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Clean Energy Businesses
The Clean Energy Businesses’ results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | |
Operating revenues | $233 | $136 | $97 | |
Purchased power | — | (2) | 2 | |
Gas purchased for resale | 76 | 63 | 13 | |
Other operations and maintenance | 124 | 39 | 85 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 19 | 17 | 2 | |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Operating income | $9 | $15 | $(6) |
Operating revenues increased $97 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period, due primarily to higher renewable revenues ($92 million) due primarily to revenues from engineering, procurement and construction services, and an increase in renewable electric production projects in operation. Wholesale revenues increased $13 million due to higher sales volumes. Energy services revenues decreased $4 million. Net mark-to-market values decreased $2 million, of which $3 million in losses are reflected in revenues and $1 million in gains are reflected in purchased power costs.
Purchased power expenses increased $2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to a refund in 2017 related to electric costs associated with the retail electric supply business sold in September 2016 ($3 million), offset by changes in mark-to-market values ($1 million).
Gas purchased for resale increased $13 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to higher purchased volumes.
Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $85 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to engineering, procurement and construction costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased $2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due to an increase in solar electric production projects in operation during 2018.
Taxes, other than income taxes increased $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to gross receipts tax from the sale of the retail electric supply business in September 2016.
Other Income (Deductions)
Other income (deductions) increased $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to income from renewable electric production investments.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense increased $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to increased debt on renewable electric production projects.
Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense ($1 million), a decrease in the corporate federal income tax rate due to TCJA ($1 million) and a $2 million income tax benefit related to the extension of energy efficiency programs.
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Con Edison Transmission
Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period due primarily to the decrease in the corporate federal income tax rate due to TCJA ($2 million), partially offset by higher income before income tax expense ($1 million).
Other
For Con Edison, “Other” includes the increase in income tax expense resulting from the absence of a deferred state income tax adjustment recorded in 2017 ($7 million).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companies’ liquidity reflects cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as shown on their respective consolidated statement of cash flows and as discussed below.
Changes in the Companies’ cash and temporary cash investments resulting from operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
Con Edison | CECONY | |||||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 | 2017 | Variation | 2018 | 2017 | Variation |
Operating activities | $143 | $448 | $(305) | $56 | $380 | $(324) |
Investing activities | (909) | (856) | (53) | (808) | (733) | (75) |
Financing activities | 605 | (320) | 925 | 596 | (332) | 928 |
Net change for the period | (161) | (728) | 567 | (156) | (685) | 529 |
Balance at beginning of period | 844 | 830 | 14 | 730 | 704 | 26 |
Balance at end of period | $683 | $102 | $581 | $574 | $19 | $555 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The Utilities’ cash flows from operating activities reflect primarily their energy sales and deliveries and cost of operations. The volume of energy sales and deliveries is affected primarily by factors external to the Utilities, such as growth of customer demand, weather, market prices for energy and economic conditions. Measures that promote distributed energy resources, such as distributed generation, demand reduction and energy efficiency, also affect the volume of energy sales and deliveries. Under the revenue decoupling mechanisms in the Utilities’ New York electric and gas rate plans, changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved may affect the timing of cash flows, but generally not net income. The prices at which the Utilities provide energy to their customers are determined in accordance with their rate plans. In general, changes in the Utilities’ cost of purchased power, fuel and gas may affect the timing of cash flows, but not net income, because the costs are recovered in accordance with rate plans. Pursuant to their rate plans, the Utilities have recovered from customers a portion of the tax liability they will pay in the future as a result of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. These temporary differences affect the timing of cash flows, but not net income, as the Companies are required to record deferred tax assets and liabilities at the current corporate tax rate for the temporary differences. For the Utilities, the reduction of the corporate tax rate to 21 percent under the TCJA is expected to result in decreased cash flows from operating activities as and when the rates the Utilities charge their customers are adjusted to reflect the reduction. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Net income is the result of cash and non-cash (or accrual) transactions. Only cash transactions affect the Companies’ cash flows from operating activities. Principal non-cash charges or credits include depreciation, deferred income tax expense, amortizations of certain regulatory assets and liabilities, and accrued unbilled revenue. Non-cash charges or credits may also be accrued under the revenue decoupling and cost reconciliation mechanisms in the Utilities’ New York electric and gas rate plans.
Net cash flows from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018 for Con Edison and CECONY were $305 million and $324 million lower, respectively, than in the 2017 period. The change in net cash flows for Con Edison and CECONY reflects primarily cash payments of MTA power reliability costs ($72 million and $72 million, respectively) and Puerto Rico related restoration costs ($77 million and $75 million, respectively), storm restoration costs ($147 million and $106 million, respectively), higher pension and retiree benefit contributions ($55 million and $55 million, respectively) and lower income tax refunds received, net of income taxes paid ($26 million
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and $40 million, respectively), offset, in part, by cash impact of the Utilities’ estimated net benefits in the 2018 period under the TCJA ($112 million and $100 million, respectively). See “Other Changes in Assets and Liabilities,” below.
The change in net cash flows also reflects the timing of payments for and recovery of energy costs. This timing is reflected within changes to accounts receivable – customers, recoverable and refundable energy costs within other regulatory assets and liabilities and accounts payable balances.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities for Con Edison and CECONY were $53 million and $75 million higher, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period. The change for Con Edison reflects primarily higher utility construction expenditures ($76 million), new investments in electric and gas transmission projects ($27 million) and proceeds from sale of assets in 2017 ($23 million), offset in part by a decrease in non-utility construction expenditures ($78 million). The change for CECONY primarily reflects increased utility construction expenditures.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash flows from financing activities for Con Edison and CECONY were $925 million and $928 million higher, respectively, in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period.
In April 2018, CECONY redeemed at maturity $600 million of 5.85 percent 10-year debentures.
In March 2017, Con Edison issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00 percent debentures, due 2020, and prepaid the June 2016 $400 million variable rate term loan that was to mature in 2018.
Also, in March 2017, a Con Edison Development subsidiary issued $97 million aggregate principal amount of 4.45 percent senior notes, due 2042, secured by the company’s Upton County Solar renewable electric production project.
Con Edison’s cash flows from financing for three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 also reflect the proceeds, and reduction in cash used for reinvested dividends, resulting from the issuance of common shares under the company’s dividend reinvestment, stock purchase and long-term incentive plans of $25 million and $24 million, respectively.
Cash flows used in financing activities of the Companies also reflect commercial paper issuances and repayments. The commercial paper amounts outstanding at March 31, 2018 and 2017 and the average daily balances for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 for Con Edison and CECONY were as follows:
2018 | 2017 | |||
(Millions of Dollars, except Weighted Average Yield) | Outstanding at March 31, | Daily average | Outstanding at March 31, | Daily average |
Con Edison | $1,389 | $613 | $836 | $865 |
CECONY | $913 | $213 | $445 | $444 |
Weighted average yield | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
Capital Requirements and Resources
For each of the Companies, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges (Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was:
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | |||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 | For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017 | |
Con Edison | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
CECONY | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
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For each of the Companies, the common equity ratio at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was:
Common Equity Ratio (Percent of total capitalization) | ||
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |
Con Edison | 51.5 | 51.1 |
CECONY | 51.2 | 50.8 |
Other Changes in Assets and Liabilities
The following table shows changes in certain assets and liabilities at March 31, 2018, compared with December 31, 2017.
Con Edison | CECONY | ||
(Millions of Dollars) | 2018 vs. 2017 Variation | 2018 vs. 2017 Variation | |
Assets | |||
Other receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts | $40 | $11 | |
Prepayments | 422 | 417 | |
Regulatory asset - Unrecognized pension and other postretirement costs | (194) | (180) | |
Regulatory asset - MTA Power Reliability costs | 72 | 72 | |
Regulatory asset - Deferred storm costs | 22 | — | |
Other deferred charges and noncurrent assets | 51 | 45 | |
Liabilities | |||
System benefit charge | $63 | $59 | |
Pension and retiree benefits | (251) | (241) | |
Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits | 143 | 149 | |
Regulatory liability - TCJA net benefits | 112 | 100 | |
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities | (88) | (78) |
Prepayments
The increase in prepayments for Con Edison and CECONY reflects primarily CECONY's January 2018 payment of its New York City semi-annual property taxes, offset by three months of amortization, while the December 2017 balance reflects the amortization of the previous semi-annual payment.
Regulatory Asset for Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Costs and Liability for Pension and Retiree Benefits
The decrease in the regulatory asset for unrecognized pension and other postretirement costs and the liability for pension and retiree benefits reflects the final actuarial valuation of the pension and other retiree benefit plans as measured at March 31, 2018 in accordance with the accounting rules for retirement benefits. The change in the regulatory asset also reflects the year's amortization of accounting costs. The change in the liability for pension and retiree benefits reflects in part contributions to the plans made by the Utilities in 2018. See Notes E and F to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Regulatory Asset for MTA Power Reliability Costs
The increase in the regulatory asset for MTA power reliability deferral reflects costs incurred and deferred as a regulatory asset in the 2018 period. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Other Receivables and Other Deferred Charges and Noncurrent Assets
The increase in other receivables for Con Edison and CECONY reflects costs related to aid provided by the Utilities in the restoration of power in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of September 2017 hurricanes that have been billed to the appropriate authorities. As of March 31, 2018, Con Edison and CECONY other receivables' balances related to such costs are $39 million and $35 million, respectively. The increase in other deferred charges and noncurrent assets for Con Edison and CECONY reflects such costs that are to be billed. As of March 31, 2018, Con Edison and
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CECONY other deferred charges and noncurrent assets' balances related to such costs are $74 million and $72 million, respectively.
Regulatory Liability for TCJA Net Benefits
The changes in the regulatory liability for TCJA net benefits were due to the Utilities’ deferral of estimated net benefits under the TCJA for the three months ended March 31, 2018. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Regulatory Asset for Deferred Storm Costs and Other Deferred Credits and Noncurrent Liabilities
The changes in the regulatory asset for deferred storm costs and other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities were due primarily to storm-related costs that were deferred as a regulatory asset or charged against a storm reserve. See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
System Benefit Charge
The increase in the liability for the system benefit charge reflects amounts collected by the Utilities from their customers that will be required to be paid to NYSERDA.
Deferred Income Taxes and Unamortized Investment Tax Credits
The increase in deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits reflects primarily accelerated tax depreciation and the prepayment of New York City property taxes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None of the Companies’ transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements meet the SEC definition of off-balance sheet arrangements.
Regulatory Matters
For information about the Utilities’ regulatory matters, see Note B to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Environmental Matters
In 2016, CECONY and another utility responded to a reported dielectric fluid leak at a New Jersey marina on the Hudson River associated with one or two underwater transmission lines, the New Jersey portion of which is owned and operated by the other utility and the New York portion of which is owned and operated by CECONY. In 2017, a dielectric fluid leak was found on one of the underwater transmission lines and repaired. Monitoring is being conducted to evaluate whether any further action is necessary. In 2017, the other utility sued the marina owner, whose pier had collapsed on the transmission lines, seeking, among other things, recovery of its response and repair costs. In February 2018, the marina owner filed claims against both the other utility and Con Edison seeking recovery of its alleged costs associated with this matter (including an interim demand for approximately $18.4 million). In April 2018, the other utility responded to the marina owner’s counterclaims and filed cross-claims against CECONY. CECONY expects that, consistent with the cost allocation provisions of its prior arrangements with the other utility for the transmission lines, that the response and repair costs incurred by CECONY, the other utility and the U.S. Coast Guard (approximately $48 million at March 31, 2018), net of any recovery from the marina owner, will be shared by CECONY and the other utility.
For additional information about the Companies’ environmental matters, see Note G to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
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Con Edison Development
The following table provides information about the projects the company has in operation and/or in construction
at March 31, 2018:
Project Name | Production Technology | Generating Capacity (a) (MW AC) | Purchased Power Agreement (PPA) Term (In Years) (b) | Actual/Expected In-Service Date (c) | Location (State) |
Wholly owned projects | |||||
Pilesgrove | Solar | 18 | (d) | 2011 | New Jersey |
Flemington Solar | Solar | 8 | (d) | 2011 | New Jersey |
Frenchtown I, II and III | Solar | 14 | (d) | 2011-13 | New Jersey |
PA Solar | Solar | 10 | (d) | 2012 | Pennsylvania |
California Solar 2 (e) | Solar | 80 | 20 | 2014-16 | California |
Oak Tree Wind | Wind | 20 | 20 | 2014 | South Dakota |
Texas Solar 3 | Solar | 6 | 25 | 2015 | Texas |
Texas Solar 5 (e) | Solar | 95 | 25 | 2015 | Texas |
Campbell County Wind | Wind | 95 | 30 | 2015 | South Dakota |
Texas Solar 7 (e) | Solar | 106 | 25 | 2016 | Texas |
California Solar 3 (e) | Solar | 110 | 20 | 2016 | California |
Adams Wind (e) | Wind | 23 | 7 | 2016 | Minnesota |
Valley View (e) | Wind | 10 | 14 | 2016 | Minnesota |
Coram (e) | Wind | 102 | 16 | 2016 | California |
Upton County Solar (e) | Solar | 158 | 25 | 2017 | Texas |
Panoche Valley (partial) | Solar | 62 | 20 | 2017 | California |
Big Timber | Wind | 25 | 25 | 2018 | Montana |
Projects of less than 5 MW | Solar / Wind | 30 | Various | Various | Various |
Jointly owned projects (e) (f) | |||||
California Solar | Solar | 55 | 25 | 2012-13 | California |
Mesquite Solar 1 | Solar | 83 | 20 | 2013 | Arizona |
Copper Mountain Solar 2 | Solar | 75 | 25 | 2013-15 | Nevada |
Copper Mountain Solar 3 | Solar | 128 | 20 | 2014-15 | Nevada |
Broken Bow II | Wind | 38 | 25 | 2014 | Nebraska |
Texas Solar 4 | Solar | 32 | 25 | 2014 | Texas |
Total MW (AC) in Operation | 1,383 | ||||
Panoche Valley (partial) | Solar | 78 | 20 | 2018 | California |
Wistaria Solar | Solar | 100 | 20 | 2018 | California |
Total MW (AC) in Construction | 178 | ||||
Total MW (AC), All Projects | 1,561 |
(a) Represents Con Edison Development’s ownership interest in the project.
(b) Represents PPA contractual term or remaining term from Con Edison Development’s date of acquisition.
(c) Represents Actual/Expected In-Service Date or Con Edison Development's date of acquisition.
(d) Solar Renewable Energy Credit hedges are in place, in lieu of PPAs, through 2021.
(e) Project has been pledged as security for debt financing.
(f) All of the jointly-owned projects are 50 percent owned, except for Texas Solar 4 (which is 80 percent owned). See Note M to the First
Quarter Financial Statements.
Con Edison Development's renewable electric production volumes generated for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared with the 2017 period were:
Millions of kWh Generated | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
Description | March 31, 2018 | March 31, 2017 | Variation | Percent Variation | ||||
Renewable electric production projects | ||||||||
Solar | 531 | 399 | 132 | 33.1 | % | |||
Wind | 234 | 238 | (4 | ) | (1.7 | )% | ||
Total | 765 | 637 | 128 | 20.1 | % |
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Financial and Commodity Market Risks
The Companies are subject to various risks and uncertainties associated with financial and commodity markets. The most significant market risks include interest rate risk, commodity price risk, credit risk and investment risk.
Interest Rate Risk
The Companies’ interest rate risk relates primarily to variable rate debt and to new debt financing needed to fund capital requirements, including the construction expenditures of the Utilities and maturing debt securities. Con Edison and its businesses manage interest rate risk through the issuance of mostly fixed-rate debt with varying maturities and through opportunistic refinancing of debt. Con Edison and CECONY estimate that at March 31, 2018, a 10 percent increase in interest rates applicable to its variable rate debt would result in an increase in annual interest expense of $6 million. Under CECONY’s current electric, gas and steam rate plans, variations in actual variable rate tax-exempt debt interest expense are reconciled to levels reflected in rates.
Commodity Price Risk
Con Edison’s commodity price risk relates primarily to the purchase and sale of electricity, gas and related derivative instruments. The Utilities and the Clean Energy Businesses apply risk management strategies to mitigate their related exposures. See Note K to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Con Edison estimates that, as of March 31, 2018, a 10 percent decline in market prices would result in a decline in fair value of $63 million for the derivative instruments used by the Utilities to hedge purchases of electricity and gas, of which $56 million is for CECONY and $7 million is for O&R. Con Edison expects that any such change in fair value would be largely offset by directionally opposite changes in the cost of the electricity and gas purchased. In accordance with provisions approved by state regulators, the Utilities generally recover from customers the costs they incur for energy purchased for their customers, including gains and losses on certain derivative instruments used to hedge energy purchased and related costs.
The Clean Energy Businesses use a value-at-risk (VaR) model to assess the market price risk of their portfolio of electricity and gas commodity fixed-price purchase and sales commitments, physical forward contracts, generating assets and commodity derivative instruments. VaR represents the potential change in fair value of the portfolio due to changes in market prices, for a specified time period and confidence level. These businesses estimate VaR across their portfolio using a delta-normal variance/covariance model with a 95 percent confidence level, compare the measured VaR results against performance due to actual prices and stress test the portfolio each quarter using an assumed 30 percent price change from forecast. Since the VaR calculation involves complex methodologies and estimates and assumptions that are based on past experience, it is not necessarily indicative of future results. VaR for the portfolio, assuming a one-day holding period, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, respectively, was as follows:
95% Confidence Level, One-Day Holding Period | March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||
(Millions of Dollars) | ||||||
Average for the period | $— | $— | ||||
High | — | 1 | ||||
Low | — | — |
Credit Risk
The Companies are exposed to credit risk related to transactions entered into primarily for the various energy supply and hedging activities by the Utilities and the Clean Energy Businesses. See the discussion of credit exposure in Note K to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
Investment Risk
The Companies’ investment risk relates to the investment of plan assets for their pension and other postretirement benefit plans and to the investments of the Clean Energy Businesses and Con Edison Transmission that are accounted for under the equity method.
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The Companies’ current investment policy for pension plan assets includes investment targets of 53 to 63 percent equities and 35 to 49 percent fixed income and other securities. At March 31, 2018, the pension plan investments consisted of 58 percent equity and 42 percent fixed income and other securities.
For the Utilities’ pension and other postretirement benefit plans, regulatory accounting treatment is generally applied in accordance with the accounting rules for regulated operations. In accordance with the Statement of Policy issued by the NYSPSC and its current electric, gas and steam rate plans, CECONY defers for payment to or recovery from customers the difference between the pension and other postretirement benefit expenses and the amounts for such expenses reflected in rates. Generally, O&R also defers such difference pursuant to its rate plans.
Material Contingencies
For information concerning potential liabilities arising from the Companies’ material contingencies, see "Other Regulatory Matters" in Note B and Notes G and H to the First Quarter Financial Statements.
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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For information about the Companies’ primary market risks associated with activities in derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments, see “Financial and Commodity Market Risks,” in Part I, Item 2 of this report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
The Companies maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that they submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. For each of the Companies, its management, with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and, based on such evaluation, has concluded that the controls and procedures are effective to provide such reasonable assurance. Reasonable assurance is not absolute assurance, however, and there can be no assurance that any design of controls or procedures would be effective under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
There was no change in the Companies’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Companies’ most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companies’ internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II Other Information
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
For information about certain legal proceedings affecting the Companies, see "Other Regulatory Matters" in Note B and Notes G and H to the financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report and "Environmental Matters" in Part I, Item 2 of this report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1A: Risk Factors
There were no material changes in the Companies’ risk factors compared to those disclosed in Item 1A of the Form 10-K.
Item 6: Exhibits
Con Edison
Statement of computation of Con Edison’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and the 12-month period ended December 31, 2017. | |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Executive Officer. | |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Financial Officer. | |
Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Executive Officer. | |
Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Financial Officer. | |
Exhibit 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document. |
Exhibit 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. |
Exhibit 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. |
Exhibit 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase. |
Exhibit 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. |
Exhibit 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. |
CECONY
The Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. 2005 Executive Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2018. | |
Statement of computation of CECONY’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and the 12-month period ended December 31, 2017. | |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Executive Officer. | |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Financial Officer. | |
Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Executive Officer. | |
Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Financial Officer. | |
Exhibit 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document. |
Exhibit 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. |
Exhibit 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. |
Exhibit 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase. |
Exhibit 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. |
Exhibit 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. |
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K, instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of Con Edison’s subsidiaries other than CECONY, the total amount of which does not exceed ten percent of the total assets of Con Edison and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, are not filed as exhibits to Con Edison’s Form 10-K or Form 10-Q. Con Edison agrees to furnish to the SEC upon request a copy of any such instrument.
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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.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | ||
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. | ||
Date: May 3, 2018 | By | /s/ Robert Hoglund |
Robert Hoglund Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer |
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