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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES INC - Quarter Report: 2019 September (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019
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
State of
Incorporation
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
1-6364South Jersey Industries, Inc.New Jersey22-1901645
000-22211South Jersey Gas CoNew Jersey21-0398330

Address of principal executive offices
City
State
Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
1 South Jersey Plaza
Folsom
New Jersey08037
(609)
561-9000
South Jersey Gas Co
1 South Jersey Plaza
Folsom
New Jersey08037
(609)
561-9000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

South Jersey Industries, Inc.
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock - $1.25 par value per shareSJINew York Stock Exchange
5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079SJIJNew York Stock Exchange
Corporate UnitsSJIUNew York Stock Exchange
South Jersey Gas Co
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered
NoneN/AN/A

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that such registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes    No

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that such registrant was required to submit such files). Yes    No

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



South Jersey Industries, Inc.:
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer      Non-accelerated filer    
Smaller reporting company      Emerging growth company     
South Jersey Gas Co:
Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer      Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company      Emerging growth company     
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if either 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 either registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes 
  No
South Jersey Industries, Inc. (SJI) common stock ($1.25 par value) outstanding as of November 1, 2019 was 92,392,876 shares. South Jersey Gas Co common stock ($2.50 par value) outstanding as of November 1, 2019 was 2,339,139 shares. All of South Jersey Gas Co's outstanding shares of common stock are held by SJI Utilities, Inc, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJI.
South Jersey Gas Co is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJI Utilities, Inc. and meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q. As such, South Jersey Gas Co files its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format authorized by General Instruction H.



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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATIONPage No.
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
 
 
 
 
South Jersey Gas Company
 
  South Jersey Industries, Inc. and South Jersey Gas Company - Combined
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Note 19. Leases
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 6.



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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ACBACB Energy Partners, LLC
ACLEAC Landfill Energy, LLC
AcquisitionThe Company's acquisition of the assets of Elizabethtown Gas Company and Elkton Gas Company effective July 1, 2018, from Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Southern Company Gas
AEPApplied Energy Partners, LLC
AFUDCAllowance for Funds During Construction
AIRPAccelerated Infrastructure Replacement Program
AMAAsset Management Agreement
AOCLAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AROAsset Retirement Obligation
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BcfOne billion cubic feet
BCLEBC Landfill Energy, LLC
BGSSBasic Gas Supply Service
BPUNew Jersey Board of Public Utilities
CEGRCompounded Earnings Annual Growth Rate
CEPClean Energy Program (ETG)
CHPCombined Heat and Power
CIPConservation Incentive Program
CLEPClean Energy Program (SJG)
CODMChief Operating Decision Maker
DRPDividend Reinvestment Plan
dt Decatherm
dts/dDecatherms per day
EEPEnergy Efficiency Program
EETEnergy Efficiency Tracker
EGREarnings Growth Rate
ELKElkton Gas Company
EMIEnergy & Minerals, Inc.
EnerConnexEnerConnex, LLC
EnergenicEnergenic US, LLC
EnergyMarkEnergyMark, LLC
EPSEarnings Per Share
ERIPEarly Retirement Incentive Program
ERISAEmployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
ETGElizabethtown Gas Company
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles for financial reporting in the United States
IAMInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
IBEWInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
IIPInfrastructure Investment Programs
LIBORLondon Interbank Offer Rate
LMPLocational Marginal Price
MarinaMarina Energy, LLC
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McfOne thousand cubic feet
MidstreamSJI Midstream, LLC
MillenniumMillennium Account Services, LLC
MPSCMaryland Public Service Commission
MMdtsOne million decatherms
MMmwhOne million megawatt hours
MorieThe Morie Company, Inc.
MTNMedium Term Notes
MWMegawatts
MWhMegawatt-hours
Non-GAAPThe financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP
NPANote Purchase Agreement
NJEDANew Jersey Economic Development Authority
NYMEXNew York Mercantile Exchange
OSMCOn-System Margin Sharing Credit
OSSOff-System Sales
PennEastPennEast Pipeline, LLC
Potato CreekPotato Creek, LLC
RACRemediation Adjustment Clause
ROEReturn on Equity
SBCSocietal Benefits Clause
SCLESC Landfill Energy, LLC
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
SERPSupplemental Executive Retirement Plan
SHARPStorm Hardening and Reliability Program
SJESouth Jersey Energy Company
SJEISJI Energy Investments, LLC
SJESSouth Jersey Energy Solutions, LLC
SJESPSouth Jersey Energy Service Plus, LLC
SJEXSouth Jersey Exploration, LLC
SJFSouth Jersey Fuel, Inc.
SJGSouth Jersey Gas Co or South Jersey Gas Company
SJISouth Jersey Industries, Inc., or the Company
SJIUSJI Utilities, Inc.
SJRGSouth Jersey Resources Group, LLC
SRECsSolar Renewable Energy Credits
SXLESX Landfill Energy, LLC
Tax ReformTax Cuts and Jobs Act which was enacted into law on December 22, 2017
TICTransportation Initiation Clause
TSATransition Services Agreement
TSRTotal Shareholder Return
USFStatewide Universal Service Fund
UtilitiesRepresents SJI's three utility businesses: SJG, ETG, and ELK
UWUAUnited Workers Union of America
VIEVariable Interest Entity
WNCWeather Normalization Clause


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INTRODUCTION

FILING FORMAT

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed separately by two registrants: South Jersey Industries, Inc. (SJI) and South Jersey Gas Company (SJG). Information relating to SJI or any of its subsidiaries, other than SJG, is filed by SJI on its own behalf. SJG is only responsible for information about itself.

Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, any reference in the report to "SJI," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our" is to the holding company or SJI and all of its subsidiaries, including SJG, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJI Utilities, Inc. (which is wholly-owned by SJI).

Part 1 - Financial information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes separate financial statements (i.e., balance sheets, statements of income, statements of comprehensive income, statements of equity and statements of cash flows) for each of SJI and SJG. The Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented on a combined basis for both SJI and SJG. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management's Discussion) included under Item 2 is divided into two major sections: SJI and SJG.

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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 20192018
Operating Revenues:  
Utility$92,377  $85,478  
Nonutility168,826  217,002  
Total Operating Revenues261,203  302,480  
Operating Expenses:  
Cost of Sales - (Excluding depreciation and amortization)  
 - Utility26,452  23,238  
 - Nonutility163,914  209,874  
Operations54,169  74,413  
Impairment Charges1,296  —  
Maintenance9,081  8,602  
Depreciation24,945  22,350  
Energy and Other Taxes2,663  2,595  
Net Gain on Sales of Assets(2,292) —  
Total Operating Expenses280,228  341,072  
Operating Loss(19,025) (38,592) 
Other Income618  1,406  
Interest Charges(28,857) (26,534) 
Loss Before Income Taxes(47,264) (63,720) 
Income Taxes10,925  16,649  
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies1,593  1,429  
Loss from Continuing Operations(34,746) (45,642) 
Loss from Discontinued Operations - (Net of tax benefit)(59) (43) 
Net Loss$(34,805) $(45,685) 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:  
Continuing Operations$(0.38) $(0.53) 
Discontinued Operations—  —  
Basic Earnings Per Common Share$(0.38) $(0.53) 
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Basic92,392  85,506  
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:  
Continuing Operations$(0.38) $(0.53) 
Discontinued Operations—  —  
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share$(0.38) $(0.53) 
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Diluted92,392  85,506  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 20192018
Operating Revenues:  
Utility$613,555  $392,849  
Nonutility551,880  658,906  
Total Operating Revenues1,165,435  1,051,755  
Operating Expenses:  
Cost of Sales - (Excluding depreciation and amortization)  
 - Utility231,622  128,536  
 - Nonutility526,472  533,440  
Operations173,603  179,464  
Impairment Charges1,296  99,233  
Maintenance27,984  22,276  
Depreciation72,759  71,783  
Energy and Other Taxes9,597  6,277  
Net Gain on Sales of Assets(3,246) —  
Total Operating Expenses1,040,087  1,041,009  
Operating Income125,348  10,746  
Other Income2,268  5,141  
Interest Charges(85,944) (60,067) 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes41,672  (44,180) 
Income Taxes(9,378) 12,206  
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies5,355  3,845  
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations37,649  (28,129) 
Loss from Discontinued Operations - (Net of tax benefit)(216) (135) 
Net Income (Loss)$37,433  $(28,264) 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:  
Continuing Operations$0.41  $(0.34) 
Discontinued Operations—  —  
Basic Earnings Per Common Share$0.41  $(0.34) 
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Basic92,041  83,082  
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:  
Continuing Operations$0.41  $(0.34) 
Discontinued Operations—  —  
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share$0.41  $(0.34) 
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Diluted92,158  83,082  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 20192018
Net Loss$(34,805) $(45,685) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:*  
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other  
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax*  
Comprehensive Loss$(34,796) $(45,677) 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 20192018
Net Income (Loss)$37,433  $(28,264) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:* 
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other25  25  
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax*25  25  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)$37,458  $(28,239) 

* Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27% in each of 2019 and 2018.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 20192018
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities$121,416  $173,396  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:  
Capital Expenditures (357,844) (200,770) 
Acquisition-related Working Capital Settlement15,600  —  
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired(3,952) (1,740,375) 
Cash Paid for Purchase of New Contract—  (11,389) 
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment26,360  51  
Investment in Long-Term Receivables(10,939) (6,167) 
Proceeds from Long-Term Receivables7,604  7,414  
Proceeds from (Purchase of) Company-Owned Life Insurance1,694  (1,148) 
Investment in Affiliates(4,102) (9,524) 
Advances to Affiliates(1,902) —  
Net Repayment of Notes Receivable - Affiliates—  1,360  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (327,481) (1,960,548) 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:  
Net Borrowings from Short-Term Credit Facilities541,800  75,000  
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt244,657  1,592,500  
Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt(725,000) (10,000) 
Payments for Issuance of Long-Term Debt(2,106) (16,914) 
Net Settlement of Restricted Stock —  (776) 
Dividends on Common Stock(53,124) (46,233) 
Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock189,032  173,750  
Payments for the Issuance of Common Stock —  (6,554) 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities195,259  1,760,773  
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(10,806) (26,379) 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period 31,679  39,695  
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $20,873  $13,316  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.









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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Assets  
Property, Plant and Equipment:  
Utility Plant, at original cost$4,776,014  $4,341,113  
Accumulated Depreciation(842,918) (787,243) 
Nonutility Property and Equipment, at cost151,826  152,232  
Accumulated Depreciation(56,037) (52,629) 
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net4,028,885  3,653,473  
Investments:  
Available-for-Sale Securities41  41  
Restricted16,271  1,649  
Investment in Affiliates84,162  76,122  
Total Investments100,474  77,812  
Current Assets:  
Cash and Cash Equivalents4,602  30,030  
Accounts Receivable179,108  337,502  
Unbilled Revenues18,714  79,538  
Provision for Uncollectibles(20,954) (18,842) 
Notes Receivable - Affiliate3,847  1,945  
Natural Gas in Storage, average cost64,404  60,425  
Materials and Supplies, average cost1,798  1,743  
Prepaid Taxes35,887  30,694  
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets46,708  54,021  
Assets Held For Sale27,830  59,588  
Other Prepayments and Current Assets43,152  26,548  
Total Current Assets405,096  663,192  
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets:  
Regulatory Assets719,426  662,969  
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets9,606  7,169  
Notes Receivable - Affiliate13,275  13,275  
Contract Receivables30,747  27,961  
Goodwill705,707  734,607  
Other116,837  116,119  
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets1,595,598  1,562,100  
Total Assets$6,130,053  $5,956,577  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Capitalization and Liabilities  
Equity:  
Common Stock$115,491  $106,883  
Premium on Common Stock1,026,643  843,268  
Treasury Stock (at par)(284) (292) 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(26,070) (26,095) 
Retained Earnings301,007  343,258  
Total Equity1,416,787  1,267,022  
Long-Term Debt 2,022,780  2,106,863  
Total Capitalization3,439,567  3,373,885  
Current Liabilities:  
Notes Payable812,300  270,500  
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt338,909  733,909  
Accounts Payable245,813  410,463  
Customer Deposits and Credit Balances37,975  32,058  
Environmental Remediation Costs50,220  47,592  
Taxes Accrued2,567  5,881  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities40,653  24,134  
   Deferred Contract Revenues—  1,772  
Derivatives - Other Current1,352  588  
Dividends Payable26,563  —  
Interest Accrued18,242  14,208  
Pension Benefits3,632  3,631  
Other Current Liabilities29,524  36,102  
Total Current Liabilities1,607,750  1,580,838  
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities:  
Deferred Income Taxes - Net80,736  85,836  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits112,061  110,112  
Environmental Remediation Costs198,558  206,058  
Asset Retirement Obligations208,430  80,163  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities7,812  7,256  
Derivatives - Other Noncurrent13,621  7,285  
Regulatory Liabilities442,164  478,499  
Other19,354  26,645  
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities1,082,736  1,001,854  
Commitments and Contingencies  (Note 11)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$6,130,053  $5,956,577  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 Common StockPremium on Common StockTreasury StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal
 
Balance at January 1, 2019106,883  843,268  (292) (26,095) 343,258  1,267,022  
Net Income—  —  —  —  85,637  85,637  
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax—  —  —   —   
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans8,603  179,829  17  —  —  188,449  
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock ($0.29 per share)
—  —  —  —  (26,562) (26,562) 
Balance at March 31, 2019115,486  1,023,097  (275) (26,087) 402,333  1,514,554  
Net Loss—  —  —  —  (13,399) (13,399) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax—  —  —   —   
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans 1,877  (8) —  —  1,871  
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock ($0.29 per share)
—  —  —  —  (26,562) (26,562) 
Balance at June 30, 2019115,488  1,024,974  (283) (26,079) 362,372  1,476,472  
Net Loss—  —  —  —  (34,805) (34,805) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax—  —  —   —   
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans 1,669  (1) —  —  1,671  
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock ($0.29 per share)
—  —  —  —  (26,560) (26,560) 
Balance at September 30, 2019115,491  1,026,643  (284) (26,070) 301,007  1,416,787  

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 Common StockPremium on Common StockTreasury StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsTotal
 
Balance at January 1, 201899,436  709,658  (271) (36,765) 420,351  1,192,409  
Net Income—  —  —  —  111,240  111,240  
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax—  —  —   —   
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans80  98  (3) —  —  175  
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock ($0.28 per share)
—  —  —  —  (22,336) (22,336) 
Balance at March 31, 201899,516  709,756  (274) (36,756) 509,255  1,281,497  
Net Loss—  —  —  —  (93,819) (93,819) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax—  —  —   —   
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans7,366  132,571  (8) —  —  139,929  
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock ($0.28 per share)
—  —  —  —  (23,898) (23,898) 
Balance at June 30, 2018106,882  842,327  (282) (36,748) 391,538  1,303,717  
Net Loss—  —  —  —  (45,685) (45,685) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax—  —  —   —   
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans 737  (5) —  —  733  
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock ($0.28 per share)
—  —  —  —  (23,941) (23,941) 
Balance at September 30, 2018106,883  843,064  (287) (36,740) 321,912  1,234,832  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Disclosure of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balances (Unaudited)
(In Thousands)


 Postretirement
Liability
Adjustment
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on
Derivatives-Other (A)
Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Available-
for-Sale Securities
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss) of
Affiliated
Companies
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
      
Balance at January 1, 2019(25,626) (362) (10) (97) (26,095) 
   Changes During Period—   —  —   
Balance at March 31, 2019(25,626) (354) (10) (97) (26,087) 
   Changes During Period—   —  —   
Balance at June 30, 2019(25,626) (346) (10) (97) (26,079) 
   Changes During Period—   —  —   
Balance at September 30, 2019(25,626) (337) (10) (97) (26,070) 
Balance at January 1, 2018(36,262) (396) (10) (97) (36,765) 
   Changes During Period—   —  —   
Balance at March 31, 2018(36,262) (387) (10) (97) (36,756) 
   Changes During Period—   —  —   
Balance at June 30, 2018(36,262) (379) (10) (97) (36,748) 
   Changes During Period—   —  —   
Balance at September 30, 2018(36,262) (371) (10) (97) (36,740) 

(A) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27% for both 2019 and 2018.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
Operating Revenues $62,039  $56,371  
Operating Expenses:
Cost of Sales (Excluding depreciation and amortization)19,268  16,079  
Operations25,855  24,536  
Maintenance7,678  6,892  
Depreciation16,398  14,703  
Energy and Other Taxes1,159  988  
Total Operating Expenses70,358  63,198  
Operating Loss(8,319) (6,827) 
Other Income808  2,141  
Interest Charges(7,840) (7,108) 
Loss Before Income Taxes(15,351) (11,794) 
Income Taxes3,747  2,818  
Net Loss$(11,604) $(8,976) 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
Operating Revenues$396,505  $367,631  
Operating Expenses:
Cost of Sales (Excluding depreciation and amortization)140,802  125,266  
Operations80,146  81,174  
Maintenance22,827  20,566  
Depreciation48,187  43,467  
Energy and Other Taxes4,302  2,741  
Total Operating Expenses296,264  273,214  
Operating Income100,241  94,417  
Other Income3,067  5,258  
Interest Charges(23,584) (20,835) 
Income Before Income Taxes79,724  78,840  
Income Taxes(20,620) (19,500) 
Net Income$59,104  $59,340  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
Net Loss$(11,604) $(8,976) 
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax: *
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other  
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax *  
Comprehensive Loss$(11,595) $(8,968) 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
Net Income$59,104  $59,340  
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax: *
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other25  25  
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax *25  25  
Comprehensive Income$59,129  $59,365  
* Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27% for both 2019 and 2018.
 
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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities$114,482  $86,788  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures(178,666) (168,654) 
Investment in Long-Term Receivables(10,939) (6,167) 
Proceeds from Long-Term Receivables7,604  7,414  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (182,001) (167,407) 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Borrowings from Short-Term Credit Facilities67,700  88,200  
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt10,000  —  
Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt(10,000) (10,000) 
Payments from Issuance of Long-Term Debt(12) (21) 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities67,688  78,179  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash169  (2,440) 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period 3,262  4,619  
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $3,431  $2,179  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Utility Plant, at original cost$3,087,846  $2,907,202  
Accumulated Depreciation(556,725) (523,743) 
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net2,531,121  2,383,459  
Investments:
Restricted Investments2,084  1,278  
Total Investments2,084  1,278  
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents1,347  1,984  
Accounts Receivable65,511  101,572  
Accounts Receivable - Related Parties1,921  2,442  
Unbilled Revenues7,831  43,271  
Provision for Uncollectibles(14,812) (13,643) 
Natural Gas in Storage, average cost20,232  16,336  
Materials and Supplies, average cost619  619  
Prepaid Taxes26,590  28,772  
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets13,878  5,464  
Other Prepayments and Current Assets24,550  11,280  
Total Current Assets147,667  198,097  
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets:
Regulatory Assets521,016  492,365  
Long-Term Receivables28,668  25,531  
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets15  15  
Other23,705  17,491  
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets573,404  535,402  
Total Assets$3,254,276  $3,118,236  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.
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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)
 
September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
Capitalization and Liabilities  
Equity:  
Common Stock$5,848  $5,848  
Other Paid-In Capital and Premium on Common Stock355,744  355,744  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(22,332) (22,357) 
Retained Earnings727,890  668,787  
Total Equity1,067,150  1,008,022  
Long-Term Debt554,950  874,507  
Total Capitalization1,622,100  1,882,529  
Current Liabilities:  
Notes Payable175,200  107,500  
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt338,909  18,909  
Accounts Payable - Commodity33,587  48,490  
Accounts Payable - Other61,380  52,966  
Accounts Payable - Related Parties9,703  12,563  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities7,742  2,146  
Derivatives - Other Current551  343  
Customer Deposits and Credit Balances25,206  23,862  
Environmental Remediation Costs38,079  33,022  
Taxes Accrued1,835  1,891  
Pension Benefits3,597  3,597  
Interest Accrued4,770  7,134  
Other Current Liabilities10,918  9,444  
Total Current Liabilities711,477  321,867  
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Liabilities:  
Regulatory Liabilities272,531  286,539  
Deferred Income Taxes - Net346,930  325,886  
Environmental Remediation Costs106,464  115,049  
Asset Retirement Obligations82,502  79,890  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits99,321  96,053  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities244  43  
Derivatives - Other Noncurrent8,445  5,524  
Other4,262  4,856  
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Liabilities920,699  913,840  
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$3,254,276  $3,118,236  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.
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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)


   Common Stock  Other Paid-In Capital and Premium on Common Stock  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  Retained Earnings  Total  
Balance at January 1, 2019  5,848  355,744  (22,357) 668,787  1,008,022  
Net Income  —  —  —  68,731  68,731  
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax  —  —   —   
Balance at March 31, 2019  5,848  355,744  (22,349) 737,518  1,076,761  
Net Income  —  —  —  1,976  1,976  
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax  —  —   —   
Balance at June 30, 2019  5,848  355,744  (22,341) 739,494  1,078,745  
Net Loss  —  —  —  (11,604) (11,604) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax  —  —   —   
Balance at September 30, 2019  5,848  355,744  (22,332) 727,890  1,067,150  

Balance at January 1, 2018  5,848  355,744  (25,997) 585,838  921,433  
Net Income  —  —  —  66,747  66,747  
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax  —  —   —   
Balance at March 31, 2018  5,848  355,744  (25,988) 652,585  988,189  
Net Income  —  —  —  1,569  1,569  
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax  —  —   —   
Balance at June 30, 2018  5,848  355,744  (25,980) 654,154  989,766  
Net Loss  —  —  —  (8,976) (8,976) 
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax  —  —   —   
Balance at September 30, 2018  5,848  355,744  (25,972) 645,178  980,798  

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Disclosure of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balances (Unaudited)
(In Thousands)


 Postretirement Liability AdjustmentUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives (A)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 2019(21,901) (456) (22,357) 
Changes During Period—    
Balance at March 31, 2019(21,901) (448) (22,349) 
Changes During Period—    
Balance at June 30, 2019(21,901) (440) (22,341) 
   Changes During Period—    
Balance at September 30, 2019(21,901) (431) (22,332) 
Balance at January 1, 2018(25,507) (490) (25,997) 
Changes During Period—    
Balance at March 31, 2018(25,507) (481) (25,988) 
Changes During Period—    
Balance at June 30, 2018(25,507) (473) (25,980) 
   Changes During Period—    
Balance at September 30, 2018(25,507) (465) (25,972) 

(A) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27% for both 2019 and 2018.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

GENERAL - SJI provides a variety of energy-related products and services primarily through the following wholly-owned subsidiaries:

SJIU is a holding company that owns SJG and, as of July 1, 2018, ETG and ELK (see "Acquisition" below).

SJG is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in the seven southernmost counties of New Jersey.

ETG is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in seven counties in northern and central New Jersey.

ELK is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in northern Maryland.

SJE acquires and markets electricity to retail end users. In November 2018, the Company sold SJE's retail gas businesses.

SJRG markets natural gas storage, commodity and transportation assets along with fuel management services on a wholesale basis in the mid-Atlantic, Appalachian and southern states.

SJEX owns oil, gas and mineral rights in the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania.

Marina develops and operates on-site energy-related projects. The significant wholly-owned subsidiaries of Marina include:

ACB, which owns and operates a natural gas fueled combined heating, cooling and power facility located in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

ACLE, BCLE, SCLE and SXLE, which own and operate landfill gas-to-energy production facilities in Atlantic, Burlington, Salem and Sussex Counties located in New Jersey.

SJESP receives commissions on service contracts from a third party.

Midstream invests in infrastructure and other midstream projects, including a current project to build an approximately 118-mile natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. See Note 3.

AEP was acquired in August 2019. AEP serves as an aggregator, broker and consultant in the retail energy markets.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION - SJI's condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SJI, its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries (including SJG) and subsidiaries in which SJI has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Beginning as of the date of their acquisition, July 1, 2018, SJI is also reporting on a consolidated basis the combined operations of ETG and ELK. In addition, SJI is reporting on a consolidated basis the operations of AEP as of the date of its acquisition, August 31, 2019.

As permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI and SJG contain certain condensed financial information and exclude certain footnote disclosures normally included in annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with SJI’s and SJG's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. In management’s opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI and SJG reflect all normal recurring adjustments needed to fairly present their respective financial positions, operating results and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. SJI’s and SJG's businesses are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, accordingly, this interim financial information should not be the basis for estimating the full year’s operating results.


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ACQUISITIONS - On July 1, 2018, SJI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SJIU, acquired the assets of ETG and ELK from Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Southern Company Gas (collectively, the "Acquisition"), for total consideration of $1.72 billion. On August 31, 2019, SJI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SJEI, completed its acquisition of AEP for $4.0 million in total consideration. See Note 17.

AGREEMENT TO SELL SOLAR ASSETS - On June 27, 2018, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Marina, entered into a series of agreements whereby Marina agreed to sell its portfolio of solar energy assets (the “Transaction”) to a third-party buyer. As part of the Transaction, Marina has agreed to sell its distributed solar energy projects across New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts and Vermont (the “Projects”), along with the assets comprising the Projects. The sale of individual Projects is occurring on a rolling basis as the conditions precedent to each closing are satisfied. Also in connection with the Transaction, Marina is leasing certain of the Projects that have not yet passed the fifth anniversary of their placed-in-service dates for U.S. federal income tax purposes back from the buyer from the date each such project is acquired by the buyer until the later of the first anniversary of the applicable acquisition date and the fifth anniversary of the applicable placed-in-service date of the project.

During the first nine months of 2019, 7 projects were sold for total consideration of $24.3 million. The Company currently has one other project that is part of the Transaction and has not yet closed, but is expected to close in 2019. The Company also has two projects that are not part of the Transaction but are also expected to be sold in 2019. The value of all unsold solar assets is $27.8 million and is recorded as Assets Held For Sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019, where they will remain until they are transferred to a buyer.

The Company also closed in the third quarter of 2019 on the sale of a separate solar project for total consideration of $2.1 million.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Long-lived assets that are held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate carrying values may not be recoverable. Such reviews are performed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360. An impairment loss is indicated if the total future estimated undiscounted cash flows expected from an asset are less than its carrying value. An impairment charge is measured by the difference between an asset's carrying amount and fair value with the difference recorded within Operating Income on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Fair values can be determined by a variety of valuation methods, including third-party appraisals, sales prices of similar assets, and present value techniques.

An impairment charge of $1.3 million (pre-tax) was recorded within the on-site energy production segment at SJI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, which was recorded in Impairment Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of income. This impairment charge was related to the expected purchase price of one of the unsold solar sites discussed in "Agreement to Sell Solar Assets" being less than its carrying value. SJI recorded an impairment charge within the on-site energy production segment of $99.2 million (pre-tax) during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 (recorded in the second quarter of 2018), which was recorded in Impairment Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of income. This impairment charge was the result of the transaction described above under "Agreement to Sell Solar Assets" triggering an indicator of impairment as the purchase price was less than the carrying amount for several of the assets being sold (but not all of them) and, as a result, several assets were considered to be impaired.

No impairments were identified during the three months ended September 30, 2018.

No impairments were identified at SJG for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT - SJI capitalizes all costs associated with gas property acquisition, exploration and development activities under the full cost method of accounting. Capitalized costs include costs related to unproved properties, which are not amortized until proved reserves are found or it is determined that the unproved properties are impaired. All costs related to unproved properties are reviewed quarterly to determine if impairment has occurred. No impairment charges were recorded on these properties during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 or 2018. As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $8.6 million related to interests in proved and unproved properties in Pennsylvania, net of amortization, is included with Nonutility Property and Equipment and Other Noncurrent Assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
 
TREASURY STOCK - SJI uses the par value method of accounting for treasury stock. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, SJI held 227,426 and 233,482 shares of treasury stock, respectively. These shares are related to deferred compensation arrangements where the amounts earned are held in the stock of SJI.

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AFUDC - SJI and SJG record AFUDC, which represents the estimated debt and equity costs of capital funds that are necessary to finance the construction of new facilities. While cash is not realized currently, AFUDC increases the regulated revenue requirement and is included in rate base and recovered over the service life of the asset through a higher rate base and higher depreciation.

INCOME TAXES - Deferred income taxes are provided for all significant temporary differences between the book and taxable bases of assets and liabilities in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740 - “Income Taxes.” A valuation allowance is established when it is determined that it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - The Company applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for an acquisition is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred or assumed by the acquirer and the equity interests issued by the acquirer. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill (see Note 17).

GOODWILL - See Note 18.

AMA - On July 1, 2018, SJRG purchased from a third party an AMA whereby SJRG manages the pipeline capacity of ETG. Total cash payment was $11.3 million. The AMA expires on March 31, 2022. Under the AMA, SJRG pays ETG an annual fee of $4.25 million, plus additional profit sharing as defined in the AMA. The amounts received by ETG are credited to its BGSS clause and returned to its ratepayers. The total purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands):

Natural Gas in Storage$9,685  
Intangible Asset19,200  
Profit Sharing - Other Liabilities(17,546) 
   Total Consideration$11,339  

As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the balance of the intangible asset is $12.8 million and $16.6 million, respectively, and is recorded to Other Current and Noncurrent Assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI, with the reduction being due to amortization. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the balance in the liability is $11.7 million and $17.0 million and is recorded to Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI, with the change resulting from profit sharing earned.

CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT - As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, SJI had $338.9 million and $733.9 million, respectively, of long-term debt that is due within one year. The decrease is due to $725.0 million of long-term debt that was paid down in 2019 (see Note 14), partially offset by $320.0 million becoming due in 2020 and classified as current on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, including SJG's term loan of $310.0 million which becomes due in April 2020, along with the issuance of $10.0 million of additional debt at SJG due April 2020 (see Note 14). SJI expects to further reduce its debt over the next twelve months using cash provided from the sale of the remaining solar assets, along with the sale of other assets considered non-core to its business. The remaining long-term debt that is due within one year is expected to be paid by utilizing funds provided from refinancing activity and from the Company's revolving credit facilities.

AOCL - SJI and SJG release income tax effects from AOCL on an individual unit of account basis.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - Other than as described below, no new accounting pronouncement had, or is expected to have, a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI, or the condensed financial statements of SJG.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize substantially all leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability, including leases accounted for as operating leases. Topic 842 also resulted in enhanced quantitative and qualitative disclosures, including significant judgments made by management, to provide greater insight into the extent of revenue and expense recognized and expected to be recognized from existing leases. The accounting for leases by the lessor remains relatively the same.


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In connection with this new standard, the FASB has issued the following amendments to ASU 2016-02:

In January 2018, the FASB issued an amendment (ASU 2018-01) to clarify the application of the new lease guidance to land easements and provided relief concerning adoption efforts for existing land easements that are not accounted for as leases under current GAAP.

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASUs 2018-10 and 2018-11, which included a number of technical corrections and improvements to this standard, including an additional option for transition. The guidance initially required a modified retrospective transition method of adoption, under which lessees and lessors were to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented. The additional, optional transition method allows an entity to initially apply the requirements of the lease standard at the adoption date, and avoid restating the comparative periods.

In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-20, Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors. The amendments in this ASU permit lessors, as an accounting policy election, to not evaluate whether certain sales taxes and other similar taxes are lessor costs or lessee costs. A lessor making this election will exclude from the consideration in the contract all collections from lessees of taxes within the scope of the election and will provide certain disclosures. The amendments in this ASU related to certain lessor costs also require lessors to exclude from variable payments, and therefore revenue, lessor costs paid by lessees directly to third parties, and require lessors to account for costs excluded from the consideration of a contract that are paid by the lessor and reimbursed by the lessee as variable payments, and record those reimbursed costs as revenue. Lastly, the amendments in this ASU related to recognizing variable payments for contracts with lease and nonlease components require lessors to allocate (rather than recognize as currently required) certain variable payments to the lease and nonlease components when the changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable payment is based occur.

In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842) Codification Improvements. The amendments in this ASU reinstate a Topic 840 explicit exception for lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers for determining fair value of the leased property in Topic 842. This exception specifies that such lessors will use their cost, reflecting any volume or trade discounts that may apply, as the fair value of the underlying asset. However, if significant time lapses between the acquisition of the underlying asset and lease commencement, those lessors will be required to apply the definition of fair value (exit price) in Topic 820. Lastly, the amendments in this ASU added an explicit exception to the Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, paragraph 250-10-50-3 interim disclosure requirements in the Topic 842 transition disclosure requirements.

The new guidance in ASU 2016-02, as well as all amendments discussed above, was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2019. The impact of adopting Topic 842 did not result in an adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2019.

As of January 1, 2019, the Company designed the necessary changes to its existing processes and configured all system requirements to adopt the new standard and applied its provisions to all contracts using the optional transition method discussed above, and by applying certain transition practical expedients. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients,” which permits the Company to not reassess under Topic 842 the Company’s prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company also elected the expedient not to evaluate existing or expired land easements under Topic 842 that were not previously accounted for as leases. The Company has elected not to use hindsight when determining the lease term at the effective date. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. For the leases that qualify, including leases effective at adoption, the Company will not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities. The Company has elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all leases. The Company’s non-lease components are primarily related to property maintenance on real estate leases, which varies based on future outcomes, and thus is recognized in rent expense when incurred. Additionally, the Company elected to apply a portfolio approach when establishing the discount rate for certain of its leases.

The Company has leases for the following classes of underlying assets: equipment, real estate (land and building), and fleet vehicles. After adopting Topic 842, SJI and SJG had operating right-of-use assets of approximately $3.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019, with operating lease liabilities of the same amounts. The Company did not have any finance leases.
The Company determines the initial classification and measurement of its right-of-use assets and lease liabilities at the lease commencement date and thereafter if modified. The lease term includes any renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise. The present value of lease payments is determined by using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate is readily determinable. Otherwise, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate, which is determined by using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest in its existing collateralized term loan facility adjusted for lease term.
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Rent expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably certain lease term based on the total lease payments and is included in Operations Expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
For all leases, rent payments that are based on a fixed index or rate are included in the measurement of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities using the index or rate at the lease commencement date. Rent payments that vary based on changes in future indexes or rates are expensed in the period incurred.

For more information on the Company's leases, see Note 19.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The update simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount. The amendments in this update are effective for annual and any interim impairment tests performed in periods beginning after December 31, 2019. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the financial statements of SJI and SJG.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on the timing of liquidation of an investee's assets and the description of measurement uncertainty at the reporting date. Entities are now required to disclose: (1) the changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements; and (2) the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. Further, the standard eliminates disclosure requirements with respect to: (1) the transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; (2) the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and (3) the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The new disclosure requirement for unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the financial statements of SJI and SJG.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20) Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plan. This ASU eliminates requirements for certain disclosures such as the amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer and the amount of future annual benefits covered by insurance contracts. The standard added new disclosures such as for sponsors of the defined benefit plans to provide information relating to the weighted-average interest crediting rate for cash balance plans and other plans with promised interest crediting rates and an explanation for significant gains or losses related to changes in the benefit obligations for the period. The standard is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the financial statements of SJI and SJG.

In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities. The amendments in this ASU for determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest require reporting entities to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its entirety (as currently required by GAAP). These amendments will create alignment between determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest and determining whether a reporting entity within a related party group is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The standard is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2019 for public companies. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the financial statements of SJI and SJG.

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. The amendments in this ASU provide codification improvements and further clarification on several topics, including ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, as well as ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10). Since SJI and SJG have adopted the amendments in ASU 2017-12 (with no impact to the financial statements results of SJI or SJG) as of April 25, 2019 (the issuance date of ASU 2019-04), the effective date for the amendments to Topic 815 contained in ASU 2019-04 is as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after April 25, 2019. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption on any date on or after April 25, 2019. The amendments are effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption in any interim period is
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permitted. SJI and SJG do not plan to early adopt ASU 2019-04. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the financial statements of SJI and SJG.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended. The amendments in this update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to develop credit loss estimates. An entity will apply the amendment through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326). The amendments in this ASU provide optional targeted transition relief for entities adopting the provisions of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. The amendments in ASU 2019-05 provide entities that have certain instruments within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Measured at Amortized Cost, with an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option in Subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments - Overall, applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon adoption of Topic 326. The fair value option election does not apply to held-to-maturity debt securities. An entity that elects the fair value option should subsequently apply the guidance in Subtopics 820-10, Fair Value Measurement - Overall, and 825-10. The amendments in ASU 2019-05, along with ASU 2016-13, are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. SJI and SJG do not plan to early adopt ASU 2016-03 or ASU 2019-05. Management has formed an implementation team that is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2019-05 will have on the financial statements of SJI and SJG. We are in the process of assessing the impact of the guidance on SJI's and SJG's reserve methodologies and credit policies and procedures for any assets that could be impacted, including (but not limited to) Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Revenues, Notes Receivable, and Contract Receivable balances that are recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We are continuing with our implementation plan and expect to transition to the new guidance beginning in 2020, including, if necessary, any cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective per the requirements of ASU 2016-13.

2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN:

Under SJI's 2015 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (Plan), shares may be issued to SJI’s officers (Officers), non-employee directors (Directors) and other key employees. No options were granted or outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. No stock appreciation rights have been issued under the Plan. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, SJI granted 184,791 and 201,858 restricted shares, respectively, to Officers and other key employees under the Plan. Performance-based restricted shares vest over a three-year period and are subject to SJI achieving certain market and earnings-based performance targets, which can cause the actual amount of shares that ultimately vest to range from 0% to 200% of the original shares granted.

SJI grants time-based shares of restricted stock, one-third of which vest annually over a three-year period and which are limited to a 100% payout. Vesting of time-based grants is contingent upon SJI achieving an ROE of at least 7% during the initial year of the grant and meeting the service requirement. Provided that the 7% ROE requirement is met in the initial year, payout is solely contingent upon the service requirement being met in years two and three of the grant. Beginning in 2018, the vesting and payout of time-based shares of restricted stock is solely contingent upon the service requirement being met in years one, two, and three of the grant. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Officers and other key employees were granted 88,550 and 67,479 shares of time-based restricted stock, respectively, which are included in the shares noted above.

Grants containing market-based performance targets use SJI's TSR relative to a peer group to measure performance. As TSR-based grants are contingent upon market and service conditions, SJI is required to measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value at the date of grant on a straight-line basis over the requisite three year period of each award. In addition, SJI identifies specific forfeitures of share-based awards, and compensation expense is adjusted accordingly over the requisite service period. Compensation expense is not adjusted based on the actual achievement of performance goals. The fair value of TSR-based restricted stock awards on the date of grant is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model.


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Earnings-based performance targets include pre-defined EGR and ROE goals to measure performance. Performance targets include pre-defined CEGR for SJI. As EGR-based, ROE-based and CEGR-based grants are contingent upon performance and service conditions, SJI is required to measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value at the date of grant over the requisite three year period of each award. The fair value is measured as the market price at the date of grant. The initial accruals of compensation expense are based on the estimated number of shares expected to vest, assuming the requisite service is rendered and probable outcome of the performance condition is achieved. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of shares is likely to differ from previous estimates. Compensation expense is ultimately adjusted based on the actual achievement of service and performance targets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, SJI granted 30,961 and 26,416 restricted shares, respectively, to Directors. Shares issued to Directors vest over twelve months and contain no performance conditions. As a result, 100% of the shares granted generally vest.

The following table summarizes the nonvested restricted stock awards outstanding for SJI at September 30, 2019 and the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the awards:

 GrantsShares OutstandingFair Value Per ShareExpected VolatilityRisk-Free Interest Rate
Officers & Key Employees -2017 - TSR40,819  $32.17  20.8 %1.47 %
2017 - CEGR, Time 54,135  $33.69  N/A  N/A  
2018 - TSR50,991  $31.05  21.9 %2.00 %
2018 - CEGR, Time83,989  $31.23  N/A  N/A  
2019 - TSR38,934  $32.88  23.2 %2.40 %
2019 - CEGR, Time139,863  $31.38  N/A  N/A  
Directors -201930,961  $27.07  N/A  N/A  
 

Expected volatility is based on the actual volatility of SJI’s share price over the preceding three-year period as of the valuation date. The risk-free interest rate is based on the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Bond, with a term equal to the three-year term of the Officers’ and other key employees’ restricted shares. As notional dividend equivalents are credited to the holders during the three-year service period, no reduction to the fair value of the award is required. As the Directors’ restricted stock awards contain no performance conditions and dividends are paid or credited to the holder during the requisite service period, the fair value of these awards are equal to the market value of the shares on the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation cost to SJI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Officers & Key Employees$1,071  $549  $3,355  $2,739  
Directors209  206  613  617  
Total Cost1,280  755  3,968  3,356  
Capitalized(119) (101) (153) (303) 
Net Expense$1,161  $654  $3,815  $3,053  

As of September 30, 2019, there was $7.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation awards granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.


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The following table summarizes information regarding restricted stock award activity for SJI during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, excluding accrued dividend equivalents:

 Officers and Other Key EmployeesDirectorsWeighted
Average
Fair Value
Nonvested Shares Outstanding, January 1, 2019411,809  26,416  $29.57  
  Granted184,791  30,961  $31.03  
  Cancelled/Forfeited(38,788) —  $31.58  
  Vested(149,082) (26,416) $26.09  
Nonvested Shares Outstanding, September 30, 2019408,730  30,961  $31.50  

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, SJI awarded 125,288 shares to its Officers and other key employees at a market value of $3.7 million, and 67,130 shares at a market value of $2.0 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, SJI also awarded 26,416 and 30,394 shares to its Directors at a market value of $0.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

SJI has a policy of issuing new shares to satisfy its obligations under the Plan; therefore, there are no cash payment requirements resulting from the normal operation of the Plan. However, a change in control could result in such shares becoming non-forfeitable or immediately payable in cash. At the discretion of the Officers, Directors and other key employees, the receipt of vested shares can be deferred until future periods. These deferred shares are included in Treasury Stock on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

SJG - Officers and other key employees of SJG participate in the stock-based compensation plans of SJI. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, SJG officers and other key employees were granted 6,095 and 32,924 shares of SJI restricted stock, respectively. The cost of outstanding stock awards for SJG during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Approximately 69% of these costs were capitalized on SJG's condensed balance sheets to Utility Plant.

3. AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

AFFILIATIONS — The following affiliated entities are accounted for under the equity method:

PennEast - Midstream has a 20% investment in PennEast, which is planning to construct an approximately 118-mile natural gas pipeline that will extend from Northeastern Pennsylvania into New Jersey. On September 10, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that PennEast does not have eminent domain authority over NJ state-owned lands. In October 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection denied and closed PennEast’s application for several permits without prejudice, citing the Third Circuit Court decision. On November 5, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied PennEast's petition for rehearing en banc. PennEast management remains committed to pursuing the project and intends to pursue all available options to challenge the court’s decision. SJI, along with the other partners, are intending to contribute to the project.

Our investment in PennEast totaled $80.4 million as of September 30, 2019. As a result of the court decision, we evaluated our investment in the PennEast project for an other-than-temporary impairment. Our impairment assessment used a discounted cash flow income approach, including consideration of the severity and duration of any decline in fair value of our investment in the project. Our key inputs involve significant management judgments and estimates, including projections of the project’s cash flows, selection of a discount rate and probability weighting of potential outcomes of legal proceedings. At this time, we believe we do not have an other-than-temporary impairment and have not recorded any impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of our investment. Our evaluation considered that the pending legal proceedings are at very early stages, and the intent is to move forward with all potential legal proceedings and other options available. However, to the extent that the legal proceedings have unfavorable outcomes, or if PennEast concludes that the project is not viable or does not go forward as actions progress, our conclusions with respect to other-than-temporary impairment could change and may require that we recognize an impairment charge of up to our recorded investment in the project, net of any cash and working capital. We will continue to monitor and update this analysis as required. Different assumptions could affect the timing and amount of any charge recorded in a period.

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Energenic - Marina and a joint venture partner formed Energenic, in which Marina has a 50% equity interest. Energenic developed and operated on-site, self-contained, energy-related projects. Energenic currently does not have any projects that are operational.

Millennium - SJI and a joint venture partner formed Millennium, in which SJI has a 50% equity interest. Millennium reads utility customers’ meters on a monthly basis for a fee.

Potato Creek - SJI and a joint venture partner formed Potato Creek, in which SJI has a 30% equity interest. Potato Creek owns and manages the oil, gas and mineral rights of certain real estate in Pennsylvania.

EnergyMark - SJE has a 33% investment in EnergyMark, an entity that acquires and markets natural gas to retail end users.

SJRG had net sales to EnergyMark of $3.4 million and $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $22.6 million and $29.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

EnerConnex - SJEI has a 25% investment in EnerConnex, which is a retail and wholesale broker and consultant that matches end users with suppliers for the procurement of natural gas and electricity.

During the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, SJI made net investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $6.0 million and $8.2 million, respectively.  As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of Notes Receivable – Affiliate was $17.1 million and $15.2 million, respectively. As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $13.6 million of these notes were secured by property, plant and equipment of the affiliates, accrue interest at 7.5% and are to be repaid through 2025. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the remaining $3.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of these notes are unsecured and accrue interest at variable rates.

SJI holds significant variable interests in these entities but is not the primary beneficiary. Consequently, these entities are accounted for under the equity method because SJI does not have both (a) the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. As of September 30, 2019, SJI had a net asset of approximately $84.2 million included in Investment in Affiliates on the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to equity method investees, in addition to Notes Receivable – Affiliate as discussed above. SJI’s maximum exposure to loss from these entities as of September 30, 2019, is limited to its combined investments in these entities and the Notes Receivable-Affiliate in the aggregate amount of $101.3 million.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Discontinued Operations consist of the environmental remediation activities related to the properties of SJF and the product liability litigation and environmental remediation activities related to the prior business of Morie. SJF is a subsidiary of EMI, an SJI subsidiary, which previously operated a fuel oil business. Morie is the former sand mining and processing subsidiary of EMI. EMI sold the common stock of Morie in 1996.

SJI conducts tests annually to estimate the environmental remediation costs for these properties (see Note 11).

Summarized operating results of the discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, were (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Loss before Income Taxes:  
Sand Mining$(16) $ $(60) $(30) 
Fuel Oil(59) (57) (212) (139) 
Income Tax Benefits16  11  56  34  
Loss from Discontinued Operations — Net$(59) $(43) $(216) $(135) 
Earnings Per Common Share from  
Discontinued Operations — Net:  
Basic and Diluted$—  $—  $—  $—  

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SJG RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - There have been no significant changes in the nature of SJG’s related-party transactions since December 31, 2018. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for a detailed description of the related parties and their associated transactions.

A summary of related-party transactions involving SJG, excluding pass-through items, included in SJG's Operating Revenues were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
Operating Revenues/Affiliates:  
SJRG$1,092  $691  $3,518  $4,388  
Marina82  89  290  281  
Other20  23  60  69  
Total Operating Revenue/Affiliates$1,194  $803  $3,868  $4,738  

Related-party transactions involving SJG, excluding pass-through items, included in SJG's Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
Costs of Sales/Affiliates (Excluding depreciation and amortization)  
SJRG*$2,326  $1,094  $8,908  $28,525  
Operations Expense/Affiliates:
SJI$5,087  $6,148  $15,507  $19,899  
SJIU630  —  1,971  —  
Millennium794  750  2,118  2,191  
Other340  (112) 6,790  (344) 
Total Operations Expense/Affiliates$6,851  $6,786  $26,386  $21,746  

*These costs are included in either SJG's Cost of Sales on the condensed statements of income, or Regulatory Assets on the condensed balance sheets. As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, revenues and expenses related to the energy trading activities of the wholesale energy operations at SJRG are presented on a net basis in Operating Revenues – Nonutility on the condensed consolidated income statement.

4. COMMON STOCK:

The following shares were issued and outstanding for SJI:

 2019
Beginning Balance, January 1 85,506,218  
New Issuances During the Period:   
Settlement of Equity Forward Sale Agreement6,779,661  
Stock-Based Compensation Plan106,997  
Ending Balance, September 3092,392,876  

The par value ($1.25 per share) of stock issued was recorded in Common Stock and the net excess over par value of approximately $183.4 million was recorded in Premium on Common Stock. The increase is discussed under "Forward Shares" below.

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There were 2,339,139 shares of SJG's common stock (par value $2.50 per share) outstanding as of September 30, 2019. SJG did not issue any new shares during the period. SJIU owns all of the outstanding common stock of SJG.

FORWARD SHARES - In the second quarter of 2018, SJI offered 12,669,491 shares of its common stock, par value $1.25 per share, at a public offering price of $29.50 per share. Of the offered shares, 5,889,830 shares were issued at closing. On January 15, 2019, SJI settled its equity forward sale agreement by physically delivering the remaining 6,779,661 shares of common stock and receiving net cash proceeds of approximately $189.0 million. The forward price used to determine cash proceeds received by SJI at settlement was calculated based on the initial forward sale price, as adjusted for underwriting fees, interest rate adjustments as specified in the equity forward agreement and any dividends paid on our common stock during the forward period.

CONVERTIBLE UNITS - In 2018, SJI issued and sold 5,750,000 Equity Units, initially in the form of Corporate Units, which included 750,000 Corporate Units pursuant to the underwriters’ option. Each Corporate Unit has a stated amount of $50 and is comprised of (a) a purchase contract obligating the holder to purchase from the Company, and for the Company to sell to the holder for a price in cash of $50, on the purchase contract settlement date, or April 15, 2021, subject to earlier termination or settlement, a certain number of shares of common stock; and (b) a 1/20, or 5%, undivided beneficial ownership interest in $1,000 principal amount of SJI’s 2018 Series A 3.70% Remarketable Junior Subordinated Notes due 2031. SJI will pay the holder quarterly contract adjustment payments at a rate of 3.55% per year on the stated amount of $50 per Equity Unit, in respect of each purchase contract, subject to the Company's right to defer these payments. The net proceeds, after amortization of the underwriting discounts, are recorded as Long-Term Debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

SJI's EPS — SJI's Basic EPS is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. The incremental shares required for inclusion in the denominator for the diluted EPS calculation were 116,904 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, incremental shares of 742,313 were not included in the denominator for the diluted EPS calculation because they would have an antidilutive effect on EPS. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, incremental shares of 129,979 and 1,245,564, respectively, were not included in the denominator for the diluted EPS calculation because they would have an antidilutive effect on EPS. These additional shares relate to SJI's restricted stock as discussed in Note 2, along with the impact of the Equity Units discussed above, accounted for under the treasury stock method.

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE — SJI's dividends per share were $0.29 and $0.28 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $0.87 and $0.84 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Cash dividends were not declared or paid by the Utilities to SJI during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 or 2018.

DRP — SJI offers a DRP which allows participating shareholders to purchase shares of SJI common stock by automatic reinvestment of dividends or optional purchases. SJI currently purchases shares on the open market to fund share purchases by DRP participants, and as a result SJI did not raise any equity capital through the DRP in 2018 or 2019. SJI does not intend to issue equity capital via the DRP in 2019.

5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS — SJI and SJG maintain margin accounts with certain counterparties to support their risk management activities associated with hedging commodities. The balances required to be held in these margin accounts increase as the net value of the outstanding energy-related contracts with the respective counterparties decrease. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, SJI's balances (including SJG) in these accounts totaled $16.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, held by the counterparties, which is recorded in Restricted Investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, SJG's balance held by the counterparties totaled $2.1 million and $1.3 million and was recorded in Restricted Investments on the condensed balance sheets.

The carrying amounts of the Restricted Investments for both SJI and SJG approximate their fair values at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, which would be included in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 13).

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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

As of September 30, 2019
Balance Sheet Line ItemSJISJG
Cash and Cash Equivalents$4,602  $1,347  
Restricted Investments16,271  2,084  
   Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$20,873  $3,431  

As of December 31, 2018
Balance Sheet Line ItemSJISJG
Cash and Cash Equivalents$30,030  $1,984  
Restricted Investments1,649  1,278  
   Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$31,679  $3,262  

NOTES RECEIVABLE-AFFILIATES - As of September 30, 2019, SJI had approximately $13.6 million included in Notes Receivable - Affiliate on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, due from Energenic, which is secured by its cogeneration assets for energy service projects. This note is subject to a reimbursement agreement that secures reimbursement for SJI, from its joint venture partner, of a proportionate share of any amounts that are not repaid.

LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES - SJG provides financing to customers for the purpose of attracting conversions to natural gas heating systems from competing fuel sources. The terms of these loans call for customers to make monthly payments over periods ranging from five to ten years, with no interest. The carrying amounts of such loans were $4.1 million and $5.3 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The current portion of these receivables is reflected in Accounts Receivable and the non-current portion is reflected in Contract Receivables on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amounts noted above are net of unamortized discounts resulting from imputed interest in the amount of $0.5 million and $0.7 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The annualized amortization to interest is not material to SJI’s or SJG's condensed consolidated financial statements. The carrying amounts of these receivables approximate their fair value at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, which would be included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 13).

CREDIT RISK - As of September 30, 2019, SJI had approximately $17.3 million, or 30.7%, of the current and noncurrent Derivatives – Energy Related Assets transacted with two counterparties. These counterparties are investment-grade rated.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS NOT CARRIED AT FAIR VALUE - The fair value of a financial instrument is the market price to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. The carrying amounts of SJI's and SJG's financial instruments approximate their fair values at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, except as noted below.
For Long-Term Debt, in estimating the fair value, SJI and SJG use the present value of remaining cash flows at the balance sheet date. SJI and SJG based the estimates on interest rates available at the end of each period for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, see Note 13).

The estimated fair values of SJI's long-term debt (which includes SJG and all consolidated subsidiaries), including current maturities, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were $2.69 billion and $2.91 billion, respectively.  The carrying amounts of SJI's long-term debt, including current maturities, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were $2.36 billion and $2.84 billion, respectively. SJI's carrying amounts as of September 30, 2019 are net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $25.7 million and unamortized debt discounts of $5.3 million. SJI's carrying amounts as of December 31, 2018 are net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $27.0 million.

The estimated fair values of SJG's long-term debt, including current maturities, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were $934.2 million and $895.1 million, respectively. The carrying amounts of SJG's long-term debt, including current maturities, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were $893.9 million and $893.4 million, respectively. The carrying amounts as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $6.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively.

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OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying amounts of SJI's and SJG's other financial instruments approximate their fair values at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

6. SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS:

SJI operates in several different reportable operating segments which reflect the financial information regularly evaluated by the CODM. These segments are as follows:

SJG utility operations consist primarily of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in southern New Jersey.
ETG utility operations consist of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in northern and central New Jersey.
ELK utility operations consist of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Maryland.
Wholesale energy operations include the activities of SJRG and SJEX.
Retail gas and other operations at SJE included natural gas acquisition and transportation service business lines. This business was sold on November 30, 2018.
Retail electric operations at SJE consist of electricity acquisition and transportation to commercial, industrial and residential customers.
On-site energy production consists of Marina's thermal energy facility and other energy-related projects. Also included in this segment are the activities of ACB, ACLE, BCLE, SCLE and SXLE.
Appliance service operations includes SJESP, which receives commissions on service contracts from a third party.
Midstream was formed to invest in infrastructure and other midstream projects, including a current project to build a natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Corporate & Services segment includes costs related to the Acquisition, along with other unallocated costs. Also included in this segment are the results of AEP.
Intersegment represents intercompany transactions among the above SJI consolidated entities.
 
SJI groups its utility businesses under its wholly-owned subsidiary SJIU. This group consists of gas utility operations of SJG, ETG and ELK. SJI groups its nonutility operations into separate categories: Energy Group and Energy Services. Energy Group includes wholesale energy, retail gas and other, and retail electric operations. Energy Services includes on-site energy production and appliance service operations. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

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Information about SJI’s operations in different reportable operating segments is presented below (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Operating Revenues:  
SJI Utilities:
   SJG Utility Operations62,039  $56,371  $396,505  $367,631  
   ETG Utility Operations30,619  29,117  215,647  29,117  
   ELK Utility Operations892  770  5,210  770  
     Subtotal SJI Utilities93,550  86,258  617,362  397,518  
Energy Group:
     Wholesale Energy Operations135,856  134,867  452,346  392,430  
Retail Gas and Other Operations—  18,292  —  81,661  
Retail Electric Operations22,395  51,269  65,617  137,966  
     Subtotal Energy Group158,251  204,428  517,963  612,057  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production11,980  15,317  38,098  61,208  
Appliance Service Operations514  509  1,529  1,480  
Subtotal Energy Services12,494  15,826  39,627  62,688  
Corporate and Services10,252  9,126  31,438  33,208  
Subtotal274,547  315,638  1,206,390  1,105,471  
Intersegment Sales(13,344) (13,158) (40,955) (53,716) 
Total Operating Revenues$261,203  $302,480  $1,165,435  $1,051,755  

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Operating (Loss) Income:  
SJI Utilities:
     SJG Utility Operations$(8,319) $(6,827) $100,241  $94,417  
     ETG Utility Operations(5,112) (19,808) 41,088  (19,808) 
     ELK Utility Operations(197) (518) 401  (518) 
          Subtotal SJI Utilities(13,628) (27,153) 141,730  74,091  
Energy Group:
     Wholesale Energy Operations(8,371) (11,992) (13,263) 53,193  
Retail Gas and Other Operations—  590  —  (3,509) 
Retail Electric Operations(3) 557  (3,972) 1,443  
     Subtotal Energy Group(8,374) (10,845) (17,235) 51,127  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production2,634  2,966  5,049  (98,023) 
Appliance Service Operations468  (322) 1,484  623  
  Subtotal Energy Services3,102  2,644  6,533  (97,400) 
Corporate and Services(125) (3,238) (5,680) (17,072) 
Total Operating (Loss) Income$(19,025) $(38,592) $125,348  $10,746  
Depreciation and Amortization:  
SJI Utilities:
     SJG Utility Operations$23,564  $20,427  $69,349  $61,016  
     ETG Utility Operations7,461  6,403  20,932  6,403  
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     ELK Utility Operations158  94  383  94  
          Subtotal SJI Utilities31,183  26,924  90,664  67,513  
Energy Group:
     Wholesale Energy Operations22  36  70  88  
Retail Gas and Other Operations—  75  —  228  
     Subtotal Energy Group22  111  70  316  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production1,248  1,210  3,756  21,805  
Appliance Service Operations—  —  —  —  
  Subtotal Energy Services1,248  1,210  3,756  21,805  
Corporate and Services1,094  2,651  4,092  11,816  
Total Depreciation and Amortization$33,547  $30,896  $98,582  $101,450  
Interest Charges:  
SJI Utilities:
       SJG Utility Operations$7,840  $7,108  $23,584  $20,835  
       ETG Utility Operations7,165  4,835  20,106  4,835  
       ELK Utility Operations  15   
            Subtotal SJI Utilities15,009  11,946  43,705  25,673  
Energy Group:
Retail Gas and Other Operations—  141  —  392  
     Subtotal Energy Group—  141  —  392  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production2,097  4,115  6,520  12,060  
Midstream573  541  1,672  1,446  
Corporate and Services14,433  15,303  44,496  36,141  
Subtotal32,112  32,046  96,393  75,712  
Intersegment Borrowings  (3,255) (5,512) (10,449) (15,645) 
Total Interest Charges$28,857  $26,534  $85,944  $60,067  

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 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Income Taxes:  
 SJI Utilities:
     SJG Utility Operations$(3,747) $(2,818) $20,620  $19,500  
     ETG Utility Operations(2,065) (6,866) 4,028  (6,866) 
     ELK Utility Operations(54) (143) 100  (143) 
           Subtotal SJI Utilities(5,866) (9,827) 24,748  12,491  
Energy Group:
     Wholesale Energy Operations(2,130) (3,036) (3,088) 13,613  
Retail Gas and Other Operations—  144  —  (916) 
Retail Electric Operations 157  (814) 406  
     Subtotal Energy Group(2,126) (2,735) (3,902) 13,103  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production242  (331) (115) (27,977) 
Appliance Service Operations142  171  445  408  
  Subtotal Energy Services384  (160) 330  (27,569) 
Midstream(18) (100) (83) (60) 
Corporate and Services(3,299) (3,827) (11,715) (10,171) 
Total Income Taxes$(10,925) $(16,649) $9,378  $(12,206) 
Property Additions:  
SJI Utilities:
     SJG Utility Operations$73,059  $63,342  $195,621  $178,727  
     ETG Utility Operations50,426  18,637  142,388  18,637  
     ELK Utility Operations468  129  2,096  129  
          Subtotal SJI Utilities123,953  82,108  340,105  197,493  
Energy Group:
     Wholesale Energy Operations —   32  
Retail Gas and Other Operations—  186  —  495  
     Subtotal Energy Group 186   527  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production—  696  164  2,379  
  Subtotal Energy Services—  696  164  2,379  
Midstream 16  (279) 35  31  
Corporate and Services368  —  954  11,549  
Total Property Additions$124,338  $82,711  $341,259  $211,979  

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 September 30, 2019December 31, 2018
Identifiable Assets:  
SJI Utilities:
     SJG Utility Operations$3,254,276  $3,118,236  
     ETG Utility Operations2,335,164  2,148,175  
     ELK Utility Operations19,808  16,482  
          Subtotal SJI Utilities5,609,248  5,282,893  
Energy Group:
     Wholesale Energy Operations173,252  266,417  
Retail Gas and Other Operations (A)120  12,736  
Retail Electric Operations29,572  39,345  
     Subtotal Energy Group202,944  318,498  
Energy Services:
On-Site Energy Production163,716  195,329  
Appliance Service Operations—  —  
Subtotal Energy Services163,716  195,329  
Midstream81,099  72,333  
Discontinued Operations1,778  1,777  
Corporate and Services394,897  387,482  
Intersegment Assets(323,629) (301,735) 
Total Identifiable Assets$6,130,053  $5,956,577  
(A) As of September 30, 2019, the remaining $0.1 million of assets in the retail gas and other operations segment represents outstanding accounts receivable balances.


7. RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS:

SJG and ETG are subject to the rules and regulations of the BPU. ELK is subject to the rules and regulations of the MPSC.

SJG:

In September 2018, the BPU issued an Order approving, on a provisional basis, SJG's request for a $65.5 million increase in the gas cost recoveries associated with the 2018-2019 BGSS year, effective October 1, 2018. The matter was thereafter referred to the Office of Administrative Law for further proceedings.  Also, in December 2018, SJG submitted a notice of intent to self-implement a BGSS rate adjustment based on a 5% increase of the monthly bill of a typical residential customer; that adjustment took effect on February 1, 2019. In May 2019, the BPU issued an Order authorizing SJG to spread the $65.5 million recovery of gas costs over a two-year period, resulting in a reduction in the BGSS rate effective May 15, 2019, and a one-time bill credit of approximately $24.0 million.

In June 2019, SJG filed its annual EET rate adjustment petition, requesting a $1.3 million increase in revenues to continue recovering the costs of, and the allowed return on, investments associated with its EEPs. The matter is currently pending BPU approval.

In June 2019, SJG filed its first annual Tax Act Rider petition, requesting a rate adjustment to refund approximately $6.8 million related to SJG’s excess deferred income taxes, resulting from the change in the Federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% associated with the Tax Reform. The matter is currently pending BPU approval.

In July 2019, SJG filed its annual SBC petition, requesting a net $3.9 million increase, including tax, in SBC-related revenues. The SBC is comprised of three sub-components: the RAC, the CLEP, and the TIC. The matter is currently pending BPU approval.


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In September 2019, the BPU approved the following SJG requests:

A $27.6 million decrease in BGSS annual revenues and a $7.6 million decrease in CIP annual revenues, both effective October 1, 2019, on a provisional basis, associated with the 2019-2020 BGSS/CIP year, which runs from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.

An increase in annual revenues from base rates of $6.7 million to reflect the roll-in of $64.5 million of AIRP II investments made from July 2018 through June 2019, effective October 1, 2019.

An increase in annual revenues from base rates of $2.9 million to reflect the roll-in of $27.4 million of SHARP II investments made from June 2018 through June 2019, effective October 1, 2019.

The Statewide USF annual 2019-2020 budget for all the State’s gas utilities, which included an increase of approximately $1.0 million in SJG’s USF recoveries, effective October 1, 2019.

The BGSS, CIP and USF approvals discussed above do not impact SJG's earnings. They represent changes in the cash requirements of SJG corresponding to cost changes and/or previously over/under recoveries from ratepayers associated with each respective mechanism.

ETG:

In April 2019, ETG filed a petition with the BPU requesting a base rate revenue increase of approximately $65.0 million to recognize the infrastructure investments made to maintain the safety and reliability of its natural gas system. The petition reflects approximately $346.0 million in net plant additions not reflected in ETG’s current rates. The matter is currently pending BPU approval.

In April 2019, the BPU issued an Order approving a revenue increase of $1.3 million associated with ETG’s annual EEP rate adjustment filing, effective May 1, 2019.

In May 2019, the BPU issued an Order approving a revenue increase of $6.9 million associated with ETG’s annual RAC rate adjustment filing, effective June 1, 2019.

In June 2019, the BPU issued an Order approving a $300.0 million IIP effective July 1, 2019. The Order authorized the recovery of costs associated with ETG’s investments of approximately $300.0 million between 2019-2024 to replace its cast-iron and bare steel vintage main and related services. The Order provides for annual recovery of ETG's investments through a separate rate mechanism.

In July 2019, ETG filed its annual RAC rate adjustment petition, requesting a $6.1 million increase in revenues to continue recovering the costs of remediation. This matter is currently pending BPU approval.

In July 2019, ETG filed its annual EEP rate adjustment petition, requesting a $1.0 million increase in revenues to continue recovering the costs of, and the allowed return on, investments associated with its EEPs. This matter is currently pending BPU approval.

In July 2019, ETG filed its annual WNC/CEP/OSMC rate adjustment petition, requesting a $1.9 million decrease in revenues to return an over collection in each of these riders. This matter is currently pending BPU approval.

In September 2019, the BPU issued an order approving the Statewide USF annual 2019-2020 budget for all the State’s gas utilities, which included an increase of approximately $0.8 million in ETG’s USF recoveries, effective October 1, 2019.

There have been no other significant regulatory actions or changes to the Utilities' rate structure since December 31, 2018. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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8. REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES:

There have been no significant changes to the nature of the Utilities' regulatory assets and liabilities since December 31, 2018, which are described in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The Utilities' Regulatory Assets as of September 30, 2019 consisted of the following items (in thousands):
September 30, 2019
SJGETGELKTotal SJI
Environmental Remediation Costs:
Expended - Net$149,402  $16,809  $—  $166,211  
Liability for Future Expenditures144,543  103,332  —  247,875  
Deferred ARO Costs34,941  13,176  143  48,260  
Deferred Pension Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost—  38,183  14  38,197  
Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs79,466  2,607  30  82,103  
Deferred Gas Costs - Net66,265  12,929  924  80,118  
SBC Receivable1,159  —  —  1,159  
Deferred Interest Rate Contracts8,996  —  —  8,996  
Energy Efficiency Tracker9,322  —  —  9,322  
Pipeline Supplier Service Charges548  —  —  548  
Pipeline Integrity Cost5,923  —  —  5,923  
AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals10,397  —  —  10,397  
Other Regulatory Assets10,054  9,817  446  20,317  
Total Regulatory Assets$521,016  $196,853  $1,557  $719,426  

The Utilities' Regulatory Assets as of December 31, 2018 consisted of the following items (in thousands):

December 31, 2018
SJGETGELKTotal SJI
Environmental Remediation Costs:
Expended - Net$136,227  $10,875  $—  $147,102  
Liability for Future Expenditures148,071  104,594  —  252,665  
Deferred ARO Costs31,096  —  —  31,096  
Deferred Pension Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost—  40,612  14  40,626  
Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs80,121  2,607  30  82,758  
Deferred Gas Costs - Net57,889  —  289  58,178  
SBC Receivable2,173  —  —  2,173  
Deferred Interest Rate Contracts5,867  —  —  5,867  
Energy Efficiency Tracker2,319  —  —  2,319  
Pipeline Supplier Service Charges617  —  —  617  
Pipeline Integrity Cost5,140  —  —  5,140  
AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals13,914  —  —  13,914  
Weather Normalization—  3,210  139  3,349  
Other Regulatory Assets8,931  8,023  211  17,165  
Total Regulatory Assets$492,365  $169,921  $683  $662,969  

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Except where noted below, all regulatory assets are or are expected to be recovered through utility rate charges, as detailed in the following discussion. The Utilities are currently permitted to recover interest on Environmental Remediation Costs, Societal Benefit Costs Receivable, EET and Pipeline Integrity Costs, while the other assets are being recovered without a return on investment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS - SJG and ETG have two regulatory assets associated with environmental costs related to the cleanup of environmental sites. SJG has 12 sites where SJG or its predecessors previously operated gas manufacturing plants, while ETG is subject to environmental remediation liabilities associated with six former manufactured gas plant sites in New Jersey. The first asset, "Environmental Remediation Cost: Expended - Net," represents what was actually spent to clean up the sites, less recoveries through the RAC and insurance carriers. These costs meet the deferral requirements of GAAP, as the BPU allows SJG and ETG to recover such expenditures through the RAC. The other asset, "Environmental Remediation Cost: Liability for Future Expenditures," relates to estimated future expenditures required to complete the remediation of these sites. SJG and ETG recorded this estimated amount as a regulatory asset with the corresponding current and noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the captions "Current Liabilities" (SJI and SJG), "Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities" (SJI) and "Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Liabilities" (SJG). The BPU allows SJG to recover the deferred costs over seven year periods after they are incurred. Accrued environmental remediation costs at ETG are recoverable from customers through rate mechanisms approved by the BPU.

DEFERRED GAS COSTS - NET - Over/under collections of gas costs are monitored through SJG's and ETG's BGSS bill credit. Net undercollected gas costs are classified as a regulatory asset and net overcollected gas costs are classified as a regulatory liability. Derivative contracts used to hedge natural gas purchases are also included in the BGSS, subject to BPU approval. The BGSS regulatory assets of SJI and SJG increased $21.9 million and $8.4 million, respectively, from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019, primarily due to gas commodity costs exceeding recoveries from customers and changes in valuations of hedged natural gas positions from prior periods.

DEFERRED ARO COSTS - The Utilities record AROs primarily related to the legal obligation to cut and cap gas distribution pipelines when taking those pipelines out of service. Deferred ARO costs represent the period to period passage of time (accretion) and the revision to cash flows originally estimated to settle the retirement obligation. The Deferred ARO Costs regulatory asset increased $17.2 million from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019, due to revisions to the settlement timing, retirement costs, and changes to inflation and discount rates used to measure the expected retirement costs combined with the addition of ETG's ARO liability recorded through purchase accounting (see Note 17). Corresponding decreases are made to the ARO liability, thus having no impact on earnings.

EET - The EET Regulatory Asset increased $7.0 million from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019 due to excess program expenditures incurred net of recoveries.

OTHER REGULATORY ASSETS - Some of the assets included in Other Regulatory Assets are currently being recovered from ratepayers as approved by the BPU. Management believes the remaining deferred costs are probable of recovery from ratepayers through future utility rates. Included in this number for SJG is the impact of the ERIP on SJG employees, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.


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The Utilities Regulatory Liabilities as of September 30, 2019 consisted of the following items (in thousands):

September 30, 2019
 SJGETGELKTotal SJI
Excess Plant Removal Costs$17,088  $34,761  $1,419  $53,268  
Excess Deferred Taxes252,499  118,459  1,233  372,191  
Deferred Revenues - Net—  13  —  13  
CIP Payable2,944  —  —  2,944  
Weather Normalization—  1,646  —  1,646  
Amounts to be Refunded to Customers—  11,687  —  11,687  
Other Regulatory Liabilities—  415  —  415  
Total Regulatory Liabilities$272,531  $166,981  $2,652  $442,164  

The Utilities Regulatory Liabilities as of December 31, 2018 consisted of the following items (in thousands):

December 31, 2018
 SJGETGELKTotal SJI
Excess Plant Removal Costs$20,805  $47,909  $1,393  $70,107  
Excess Deferred Taxes259,863  118,757  1,231  379,851  
Deferred Gas Costs - Net—  3,188  —  3,188  
CIP Payable5,871  —  —  5,871  
Amounts to be Refunded to Customers—  17,039  —  17,039  
Other Regulatory Liabilities—  2,443  —  2,443  
Total Regulatory Liabilities$286,539  $189,336  $2,624  $478,499  

EXCESS DEFERRED TAXES - This liability is recognized as a result of Tax Reform (see Notes 1 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018). The decrease in this liability from December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2019 is related to excess tax amounts returned to customers through customer billings. The Unprotected amount of excess deferred taxes of $26.1 million will be returned to customers over a five year period. The remaining balance will be deferred until SJG's next base rate case as approved by the BPU.

WEATHER NORMALIZATION - The tariffs for ETG include a weather normalization clause that reduces customer bills when winter weather is colder than normal and increases customer bills when winter weather is warmer than normal. The overall reduction of ETG's weather normalization from a $3.2 million regulatory asset at December 31, 2018 to a $1.6 million regulatory liability at September 30, 2019, was due to timing of collections from customers and colder than normal weather during the first three months of the year.

EXCESS PLANT REMOVAL COSTS - The Utilities accrue and collect for cost of removal of utility property. This regulatory liability represents customer collections in excess of actual expenditures, which will be returned to customers as a reduction to depreciation expense. The Excess Plant Removal Costs Liability decreased from December 31, 2018 primarily related to removal costs incurred by the Utilities.

AMOUNTS TO BE REFUNDED TO CUSTOMERS - See "AMA" section in Note 1.

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9. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS:

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, net periodic benefit cost related to the employee and officer pension and other postretirement benefit plans for SJI consisted of the following components (in thousands):
 Pension Benefits
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
Service Cost$1,387  $1,875  $4,187  $4,691  
Interest Cost4,307  3,818  12,971  9,642  
Expected Return on Plan Assets(5,077) (5,256) (15,213) (12,908) 
Amortizations:    
Prior Service Cost26  26  79  84  
Actuarial Loss2,398  2,878  7,195  8,642  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost3,041  3,341  9,219  10,151  
Capitalized Benefit Cost(454) (762) (1,423) (1,799) 
   Deferred Benefit Cost(516) (594) (1,710) (1,719) 
Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense$2,071  $1,985  $6,086  $6,633  

 Other Postretirement Benefits
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Service Cost$129  $251  $400  $692  
Interest Cost729  644  2,163  1,720  
Expected Return on Plan Assets(1,147) (1,129) (3,428) (3,012) 
Amortizations:    
Prior Service Cost(144) (74) (432) (246) 
Actuarial Loss292  223  876  674  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost(141) (85) (421) (172) 
Capitalized Benefit Cost(115) 263  (270) 258  
   Deferred Benefit Cost118  —  352  —  
Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense$(138) $178  $(339) $86  

The Pension Benefits Net Periodic Benefit Cost incurred by SJG was approximately $1.9 million and $2.3 million of the totals presented in the table above for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $6.3 million and $6.7 million of the totals presented in the table above for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Other Postretirement Benefits Net Periodic Benefit Cost incurred by SJG was $(0.1) million and $(0.5) million, respectively, of the totals presented in the table above, and, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, $(0.3) million and $(0.5) million, respectively, of the totals presented in the table above.

Capitalized benefit costs reflected in the table above relate to the Utilities' construction programs.

Companies with publicly traded equity securities that sponsor a postretirement benefit plan are required to fully recognize, as an asset or liability, the overfunded or underfunded status of its benefit plans and recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur. Changes in funded status are generally reported in AOCL; however, since the Utilities recover all prudently incurred pension and postretirement benefit costs from their ratepayers, a significant portion of the changes resulting from the recording of additional liabilities under this requirement is reported as regulatory assets.


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No contributions were made to the pension plans by either SJI or SJG during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 or 2018. SJI and SJG do not expect to make any contributions to the pension plans during the remainder of 2019; however, changes in future investment performance and discount rates may ultimately result in a contribution. Payments related to the unfunded SERP are expected to be approximately $3.3 million in 2019.

As part of the Acquisition, SJI acquired ETG's and ELK's existing pension and other post-employment benefit plans.  The plans include a qualified defined benefit, trusteed, pension plan covering most eligible employees.  The qualified pension plan is funded in accordance with requirements of the ERISA.  The Company also provides certain non-qualified defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans for a selected group of the Company's management and highly compensated employees. Benefits under these non-qualified pension plans are funded on a cash basis.  In addition, the entities have a postretirement benefit plan, which provides certain medical care and life insurance benefits for eligible retired employees through a postretirement benefit plan.

See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for additional information related to SJI’s and SJG's pension and other postretirement benefits.

10. LINES OF CREDIT:
 
Credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):

CompanyTotal FacilityUsageAvailable LiquidityExpiration Date
SJI:          
SJI Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility$500,000  $352,400  (A)$147,600  August 2022
Revolving Credit Facility50,000  50,000  —  September 2020
Term Loan Credit Agreement100,000  100,000  —  September 2020
Total SJI650,000  502,400  147,600   
SJG:    
Commercial Paper Program/Revolving Credit Facility200,000  176,000  (B)24,000  August 2022
Uncommitted Bank Line10,000  —  10,000  September 2020
Total SJG210,000  176,000  34,000   
ETG/ELK:
ETG/ELK Revolving Credit Facility200,000  145,300  (C)54,700  June 2021
Total$1,060,000  $823,700  $236,300   

(A) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $9.6 million.
(B) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $0.8 million.
(C) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $1.0 million.

In June 2019, SJI entered into an amendment to its Five Year Revolving Credit Agreement ("Credit Agreement"), expiring in August 2022, that increased by $100.0 million the amount SJI can borrow under the Credit Agreement in the form of revolving loans from a total aggregate amount of $400.0 million to $500.0 million. In addition, as part of the total $500.0 million extension of credit, the Credit Agreement provides for swingline loans (in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $50.0 million) and letters of credit (in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $200.0 million), each at the applicable interest rates specified in the Credit Agreement. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Company may increase the revolving credit facility up to a maximum aggregate amount of $100.0 million (for a total facility of up to $600.0 million), although no lender is obligated to increase its commitment.

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On September 23, 2019, SJI entered into an unsecured $100.0 million term loan credit agreement. The entire amount was borrowed on September 23, 2019. The maturity date of the term loan is September 18, 2020. Any amounts repaid prior to the maturity date cannot be reborrowed. The term loan bears interest at a variable base rate or a variable LIBOR rate, at the Company’s election.

SJI (as a guarantor to ELK's obligation under this revolving credit agreement), ETG and ELK (as Borrowers) have a $200.0 million revolving credit agreement with several lenders. The revolving credit agreement provides for the extension of credit to the Borrowers in a total aggregate amount of $200.0 million ($175.0 million for ETG; $25.0 million for ELK), in the form of revolving loans up to a full amount of $200.0 million, swingline loans in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $20.0 million and letters of credit in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $50.0 million, each at the applicable interest rates specified in the revolving credit agreement. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the revolving credit agreement, ETG may increase the revolving credit facility up to a maximum aggregate amount of $50.0 million (for a total revolving facility of up to $250.0 million). This facility contains one financial covenant, limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the credit agreement) of each Borrower to not more than 0.70 to 1, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. ETG and ELK were in compliance with this covenant at September 30, 2019. In June 2019, this revolving credit agreement was amended to add SJIU as an additional Borrower and to extend the termination date from June 2020 to June 2021.

The Utilities' facilities are restricted as to use and availability specifically to the respective Utilities; however, if necessary, the SJI facilities can also be used to support the liquidity needs of the Utilities. All committed facilities contain one financial covenant limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization of the applicable borrowers (as defined in the respective credit agreements), measured on a quarterly basis. SJI and the Utilities were in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2019. Borrowings under these credit facilities are at market rates.

SJI's weighted average interest rate on these borrowings (inclusive of SJG, ETG, and ELK), which changes daily, was 3.00% and 2.68% at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. SJG's weighted average interest rate on these borrowings, which changes daily, was 2.39% and 2.42% at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

SJI's average borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities (inclusive of SJG, ETG, and ELK), not including letters of credit, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $487.8 million and $258.8 million, respectively. The maximum amounts outstanding under these credit facilities, not including letters of credit, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $882.7 million and $516.9 million, respectively.

SJG's average borrowings outstanding under its credit facilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $96.2 million and $67.9 million, respectively. The maximum amounts outstanding under its credit facilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $175.3 million and $141.1 million, respectively.

The SJI, SJG and ETG/ELK principal credit facilities are provided by a syndicate of banks. The NPA for Senior Unsecured Notes issued by SJI contains a financial covenant limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the respective NPA or credit agreement) to not more than 0.70 to 1, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. For SJI, the equity units are treated as equity (as opposed to how they are classified on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, as long-term debt) for purposes of the covenant calculation. SJI and SJG were in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2019. However, one SJG bank facility still contains a financial covenant limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the respective credit agreement) to not more than 0.65 to 1 measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. As a result, SJG must ensure that the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the respective credit agreement) does not exceed 0.65 to 1, as measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. SJG is was in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2019.

SJG has a commercial paper program under which SJG may issue short-term, unsecured promissory notes to qualified investors up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $200.0 million. The notes have fixed maturities which vary by note, but may not exceed 270 days from the date of issue. Proceeds from the notes are used for general corporate purposes. SJG uses the commercial paper program in tandem with its $200.0 million revolving credit facility and does not expect the principal amount of borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program and the credit facility at any time to exceed an aggregate of $200.0 million. In June 2019, the revolving credit agreement was amended to add SJIU as an additional Borrower.

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11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

GUARANTEES — As of September 30, 2019, SJI had issued $10.6 million of parental guarantees on behalf of an unconsolidated subsidiary. These guarantees generally expire within the next two years and were issued to enable the subsidiary to market retail natural gas.

GAS SUPPLY CONTRACTS - In the normal course of business, SJG, SJRG and ETG have entered into long-term contracts for natural gas supplies, firm transportation and gas storage service. The transportation and storage service agreements with interstate pipeline suppliers were made under FERC-approved tariffs. SJG and ETG's cumulative obligation for gas supply-related demand charges and reservation fees paid to suppliers for these services averages approximately $6.9 million and $5.1 million per month, respectively, and is recovered on a current basis through the BGSS. SJRG's cumulative obligation for demand charges and reservation fees paid to suppliers for these services averages approximately $1.3 million per month. SJRG has also committed to purchase 832,500 dts/d of natural gas, from various suppliers, for terms ranging from 4 to 10 years at index-based prices.

ETG has an AMA with SJRG for transportation and storage capacity to meet natural gas demands. The AMA is valid through March 31, 2022. It also requires SJRG to pay minimum annual fees of $4.25 million to ETG and includes tiered margin sharing levels between ETG and SJRG (see Note 1).

TSA - SJI has entered into a TSA with Southern Company Gas whereby the latter will provide certain administrative and operational services through no later than January 31, 2020.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS — Unionized personnel represent approximately 45% and 69% of SJI's and SJG's workforce at September 30, 2019, respectively. SJI has collective bargaining agreements with unions that represent these employees: IBEW Local 1293, IAM Local 76 and UWUA Local 424. SJG employees represented by the IBEW operate under a collective bargaining agreement that runs through February 2022. SJG's remaining unionized employees are represented by the IAM and operate under a collective bargaining agreement that runs through August 2021. ETG employees represented by the UWUA operate under a collective bargaining agreement that runs through November 2020.

STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT — As of September 30, 2019, SJI provided $9.6 million of standby letters of credit through its revolving credit facility to enable SJE to market retail electricity and for various construction and operating activities. ETG provided a $1.0 million letter of credit under its revolving credit facility to support commodity trading activity. SJG provided a $0.8 million letter of credit under its revolving credit facility to support the remediation of environmental conditions at certain locations in SJG's service territory. SJG has provided $25.1 million of additional letters of credit under a separate facility outside of the revolving credit facility to support variable-rate demand bonds issued through the NJEDA to finance the expansion of SJG’s natural gas distribution system.

EQUITY AND CORPORATE UNITS - The Company has a contract obligating the holder of the units to purchase from the Company, and for the Company to sell to the holder for a price in cash of $50, a certain number of shares of common stock. See Note 4.

PENDING LITIGATION — SJI and SJG are subject to claims, actions and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Neither SJI nor SJG can make any assurance as to the outcome of any of these actions but, based on an analysis of these claims and consultation with outside counsel, we do not believe that any of these claims, other than described below, will have a material impact on the business or financial statements of SJI or SJG. 


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SJI was involved in a pricing dispute related to two long-term gas supply contracts. On May 8, 2017, a jury from the United States District Court for the District of Colorado returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff supplier. On July 21, 2017, the court entered final judgment against SJG and SJRG. As a result of this ruling, SJG and SJRG have accrued, including interest, $22.9 million and $59.3 million, respectively, from the first quarter of 2017 through September 30, 2019. We believe that the amount to be paid by SJG reflects a gas cost that ultimately will be recovered from SJG’s customers through adjusted rates. As such, the $22.9 million associated with SJG was recorded as both an Accounts Payable and an increase in Regulatory Assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of both SJI and SJG as of September 30, 2019. The $59.3 million associated with SJRG was also recorded as an Accounts Payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI as of September 30, 2019. Charges recorded to Cost of Sales - Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statements of income of SJI were $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and $1.4 million and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. There were no charges recorded to Cost of Sales - Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statement of income of SJI for the three months ended September 30, 2019. SJI also recorded to Interest Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of income $0.4 million and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. In April 2018, SJI filed an appeal of this judgment which was heard by the Tenth Circuit on January 22, 2019. On August 6, 2019, the Tenth Circuit issued its decision affirming the lower court’s decision and finding that SJG and SJRG breached the contracts and the plaintiff is entitled to damages. SJI established a reserve to reflect the differences between the invoices and paid amounts, as noted above. The plaintiff supplier filed a second related lawsuit against SJG and SJRG in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on December 21, 2017, alleging that SJG and SJRG have continued to breach the gas supply contracts notwithstanding the judgment in the prior lawsuit. The plaintiff supplier sought recovery of the amounts disputed by SJI since the earlier judgment, and a declaration regarding the price under the disputed contracts going forward until the contracts terminate in October 2019. The decision in the first lawsuit is prejudicial to this second lawsuit and SJI is similarly obligated to pay damages related to this breach of contract claim as well. All reserves related to this second lawsuit are recorded as part of the accrued amounts disclosed above. As a result of these judgments, SJRG paid $59.3 million in September 2019 and SJG paid $22.9 million in October 2019 to the plaintiff supplier (see Note 20). These cases are now concluded.

In August 2018, the State of New Jersey filed a civil enforcement action against SJG and several other current and former owners of certain property in Atlantic City, NJ where SJG and its predecessors previously operated a manufactured gas plant. The State of New Jersey is alleging damage to the State's natural resources and seeking payment for damages to those natural resources. SJG has been working with a licensed state remediation professional to remediate the site and is currently evaluating the merits of the State of New Jersey's allegations. At this time, SJG cannot reasonably estimate nor provide an assessment of the claim or any assurance regarding its outcome.

Liabilities related to claims are accrued when the amount or range of amounts of probable settlement costs or other charges for these claims can be reasonably estimated. For matters other than the disputes noted above, SJI has accrued approximately $2.8 million and $3.2 million related to all claims in the aggregate as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, of which SJG has accrued approximately $0.6 million and $0.9 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS — SJG incurred and recorded costs for environmental cleanup of 12 sites where SJG or its predecessors operated gas manufacturing plants. SJG stopped manufacturing gas in the 1950s. ETG is subject to environmental remediation liabilities associated with six former manufactured gas plant sites in New Jersey. These environmental remediation expenditures are recoverable from customers through rate mechanisms approved by the BPU. SJI and some of its nonutility subsidiaries also recorded costs for environmental cleanup of sites where SJF previously operated a fuel oil business and Morie maintained equipment, fueling stations and storage. There have been no significant changes to the status of SJI’s environmental remediation efforts since December 31, 2018, as described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

12. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:

Certain SJI subsidiaries, including SJG, are involved in buying, selling, transporting and storing natural gas and buying and selling retail electricity for their own accounts as well as managing these activities for third parties. These subsidiaries are subject to market risk on expected future purchases and sales due to commodity price fluctuations. SJI and SJG use a variety of derivative instruments to limit this exposure to market risk in accordance with strict corporate guidelines. These derivative instruments include forward contracts, swap agreements, options contracts and futures contracts.

As of September 30, 2019, SJI and SJG had outstanding derivative contracts as follows: 
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SJI ConsolidatedSJG
Derivative contracts intended to limit exposure to market risk to:
    Expected future purchases of natural gas (in MMdts)112.8  42.1  
    Expected future sales of natural gas (in MMdts)116.8  29.6  
    Expected future purchases of electricity (in MMmWh)0.8  —  
    Expected future sales of electricity (in MMmWh)0.7  —  
Basis and Index related net purchase (sale) contracts (in MMdts)32.1  0.1  

These contracts, which have not been designated as hedging instruments under GAAP, are measured at fair value and recorded in Derivatives - Energy Related Assets or Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI and SJG. For SJE and SJRG contracts, the net unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) for these energy-related commodity contracts are included with realized gains (losses) in Operating Revenues – Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statements of income for SJI. These unrealized pre-tax (losses) gains were $(6.2) million and $(11.2) million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $(18.4) million and $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. For ETG's and SJG's contracts, the costs or benefits are recoverable through the BGSS clause, subject to BPU approval. As a result, the net unrealized pre-tax gains and losses for SJG and ETG energy-related commodity contracts are included with realized gains and losses in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI (ETG and SJG) and SJG. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, SJI had $0.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively, and SJG had $5.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively, of unrealized gains included in its BGSS related to energy-related commodity contracts.

SJI, including SJG, has also entered into interest rate derivatives to mitigate exposure to increasing interest rates and the impact of those rates on cash flows of variable-rate debt. These interest rate derivatives are measured at fair value and recorded in Derivatives - Other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Any unrealized gains and losses on these derivatives are being recorded in earnings over the remaining life of the derivative.

For SJI and SJG interest rate derivatives, the fair value represents the amount SJI and SJG would have to pay the counterparty to terminate these contracts as of those dates.

As of September 30, 2019, SJI’s active interest rate swaps were as follows:

Notional AmountFixed Interest RateStart DateMaturityObligor
$20,000,000  3.049%  3/15/20173/15/2027SJI
$20,000,000  3.049%  3/15/20173/15/2027SJI
$10,000,000  3.049%  3/15/20173/15/2027SJI
$12,500,000  3.530%  12/1/20062/1/2036SJG
$12,500,000  3.430%  12/1/20062/1/2036SJG

The unrealized gains and losses on interest rate derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges are included in Interest Charges in the condensed consolidated statements of income. However, for selected interest rate derivatives at SJG, management believes that, subject to BPU approval, the market value upon termination can be recovered in rates and, therefore, these unrealized losses have been included in Other Regulatory Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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The fair values of all derivative instruments, as reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, are as follows (in thousands):

SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAPSeptember 30, 2019December 31, 2018
 AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Energy-related commodity contracts:    
Derivatives - Energy Related - Current$46,708  $40,653  $54,021  $24,134  
Derivatives - Energy Related - Non-Current9,606  7,812  7,169  7,256  
Interest rate contracts:    
Derivatives - Other - Current—  1,352  —  588  
Derivatives - Other - Noncurrent—  13,621  —  7,285  
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP$56,314  $63,438  $61,190  $39,263  
Total Derivatives$56,314  $63,438  $61,190  $39,263  


SJG:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAPSeptember 30, 2019December 31, 2018
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Energy-related commodity contracts:    
Derivatives – Energy Related – Current$13,878  $7,742  $5,464  $2,146  
Derivatives – Energy Related – Non-Current15  244  15  43  
Interest rate contracts:  
Derivatives – Other - Current—  551  —  343  
Derivatives – Other - Noncurrent—  8,445  —  5,524  
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP$13,893  $16,982  $5,479  $8,056  
Total Derivatives$13,893  $16,982  $5,479  $8,056  

SJI and SJG enter into derivative contracts with counterparties, some of which are subject to master netting arrangements, which allow net settlements under certain conditions. These derivatives are presented at gross fair values on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, information related to these offsetting arrangements were as follows (in thousands):
As of September 30, 2019
DescriptionGross amounts of recognized assets/liabilitiesGross amount offset in the balance sheetNet amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheetGross amounts not offset in the balance sheetNet amount
Financial InstrumentsCash Collateral Posted
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets$56,314  $—  $56,314  $(35,430) (A) $—  $20,884  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities$(48,465) $—  $(48,465) $35,430  (B) $7,814  $(5,221) 
Derivatives - Other$(14,973) $—  $(14,973) $—  $—  $(14,973) 
SJG:
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets$13,893  $—  $13,893  $(4,929) (A) $—  $8,964  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities$(7,986) $—  $(7,986) $4,929  (B) $995  $(2,062) 
Derivatives - Other$(8,996) $—  $(8,996) $—  $—  $(8,996) 

As of December 31, 2018
DescriptionGross amounts of recognized assets/liabilitiesGross amount offset in the balance sheetNet amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheetGross amounts not offset in the balance sheetNet amount
Financial InstrumentsCash Collateral Posted
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets$61,190  $—  $61,190  $(21,045) (A) $(7,252) $32,893  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities$(31,390) $—  $(31,390) $21,045  (B) $—  $(10,345) 
Derivatives - Other$(7,873) $—  $(7,873) $—  $—  $(7,873) 
SJG:
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets$5,479  $—  $5,479  $(347) (A) $688  $5,820  
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities$(2,189) $—  $(2,189) $347  (B) $—  $(1,842) 
Derivatives - Other$(5,867) $—  $(5,867) $—  $—  $(5,867) 

(A) The balances at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were related to derivative liabilities which can be net settled against derivative assets.

(B) The balances at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were related to derivative assets which can be net settled against derivative liabilities.

The effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands):

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 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships under GAAP2019201820192018
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Interest Rate Contracts:  
Losses reclassified from AOCL into income (a)$(12) $(11) $(35) $(35) 
SJG:
Interest Rate Contracts:
Losses reclassified from AOCL into income (a)$(12) $(11) (35) (35) 

(a) Included in Interest Charges

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP2019201820192018
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
(Losses) Gains on energy-related commodity contracts (a)$(6,187) $(11,225) $(18,390) $5,950  
(Losses) Gains on interest rate contracts (b)(1,137) 673  (3,972) 2,921  
Total$(7,324) $(10,552) $(22,362) $8,871  

(a)  Included in Operating Revenues - Nonutility
(b)  Included in Interest Charges

Certain of SJI’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions in the event of a material adverse change in the credit standing of SJI. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a liability position on September 30, 2019, is approximately $0.2 million. If the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered on September 30, 2019, SJI would have been required to settle the instruments immediately or post collateral to its counterparties of approximately $0.1 million after offsetting asset positions with the same counterparties under master netting arrangements.

13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques. The levels of the hierarchy are described below:

Level 1:  Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2:  Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

Assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and financial liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

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For financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, information about the fair value measurements for each major category is as follows (in thousands):

As of September 30, 2019TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Assets    
Available-for-Sale Securities (A)$41  $41  $—  $—  
Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B)56,314  10,262  20,230  25,822  
 $56,355  $10,303  $20,230  $25,822  
SJG:
Assets    
Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B)$13,893  $4,929  $17  $8,947  
$13,893  $4,929  $17  $8,947  
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Liabilities    
Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B)$48,465  $22,365  $12,139  $13,961  
Derivatives – Other (C)14,973  —  14,973  —  
 $63,438  $22,365  $27,112  $13,961  
SJG:
Liabilities
Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B)$7,986  $5,924  $1,356  $706  
Derivatives – Other (C)8,996  —  8,996  —  
$16,982  $5,924  $10,352  $706  

As of December 31, 2018TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Assets    
Available-for-Sale Securities (A)$41  $41  $—  $—  
Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B)61,190  9,955  23,429  27,806  
 $61,231  $9,996  $23,429  $27,806  
SJG:
Assets
Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B)$5,479  $348  $126  $5,005  
$5,479  $348  $126  $5,005  
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Liabilities    
Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B)$31,390  $7,291  $12,354  $11,745  
Derivatives – Other (C)7,873  —  7,873  —  
 $39,263  $7,291  $20,227  $11,745  
SJG:
Liabilities
Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B)$2,189  $1,035  $1,077  $77  
Derivatives – Other (C)5,867  —  5,867  —  
$8,056  $1,035  $6,944  $77  




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(A) Available-for-Sale Securities include securities that are traded in active markets and securities that are not traded publicly. The securities traded in active markets are valued using the quoted principal market close prices that are provided by the trustees and are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

(B) Derivatives – Energy Related Assets and Liabilities are traded in both exchange-based and non-exchange-based markets. Exchange-based contracts are valued using unadjusted quoted market sources in active markets and are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain non-exchange-based contracts are valued using indicative price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter, on-line exchanges and are categorized in Level 2. These price quotations reflect the average of the bid-ask mid-point prices and are obtained from sources that management believes provide the most liquid market. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in less liquid markets with limited pricing information, model inputs generally would include both observable and unobservable inputs. In instances where observable data is unavailable, management considers the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 as the model inputs generally are not observable.

Significant Unobservable Inputs - Management uses the discounted cash flow model to value Level 3 physical and financial forward contracts, which calculates mark-to-market valuations based on forward market prices, original transaction prices, volumes, risk-free rate of return and credit spreads. Inputs to the valuation model are reviewed and revised as needed, based on historical information, updated market data, market liquidity and relationships, and changes in third party pricing sources. The validity of the mark-to-market valuations and changes in mark-to-market valuations from period to period are examined and qualified against historical expectations by the risk management function. If any discrepancies are identified during this process, the mark-to-market valuations or the market pricing information is evaluated further and adjusted, if necessary.

Level 3 valuation methods for natural gas derivative contracts include utilizing another location in close proximity adjusted for certain pipeline charges to derive a basis value. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of certain natural gas contracts consist of forward prices developed based on industry-standard methodologies. Significant increases (decreases) in these forward prices for purchases of natural gas would result in a directionally similar impact to the fair value measurement and for sales of natural gas would result in a directionally opposite impact to the fair value measurement. Level 3 valuation methods for electric represent the value of the contract marked to the forward wholesale curve, as provided by daily exchange quotes for delivered electricity. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of electric contracts consist of fixed contracted electric load profiles; therefore, no change in unobservable inputs would occur. Unobservable inputs are updated daily using industry-standard techniques. Management reviews and corroborates the price quotations to ensure the prices are observable which includes consideration of actual transaction volumes, market delivery points, bid-ask spreads and contract duration.

(C) Derivatives – Other are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different than the quoted intervals, as inputs to a market valuation model. Market inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment.

The following table provides quantitative information regarding significant unobservable inputs in Level 3 fair value measurements (in thousands, except for ranges):

SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):

TypeFair Value at September 30, 2019Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange
[Weighted Average]
AssetsLiabilities
Forward Contract - Natural Gas$23,490  $12,719  Discounted Cash FlowForward price (per dt)
$1.28 - $8.32 [$2.74](A)
Forward Contract - Electric

$2,332  $1,242  Discounted Cash FlowFixed electric load profile (on-peak)0.00% - 100.00% [54.83%](B)
Fixed electric load profile (off-peak)0.00% - 100.00% [45.17%](B)

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TypeFair Value at December 31, 2018Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange
[Weighted Average]
AssetsLiabilities
Forward Contract - Natural Gas$20,706  $8,976  Discounted Cash FlowForward price (per dt)
$1.56 - $9.00 [$3.12]  (A)
Forward Contract - Electric$7,100  $2,769  Discounted Cash FlowFixed electric load profile (on-peak)0.00% - 100.00% [54.55%](B)
Fixed electric load profile (off-peak)0.00% - 100.00% [45.45%](B)


SJG:
TypeFair Value at September 30, 2019Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange
[Weighted Average]
AssetsLiabilities
Forward Contract - Natural Gas$8,947  $706  Discounted Cash FlowForward price (per dt)
$1.18 - $6.24 [$3.94]  (A)


TypeFair Value at December 31, 2018Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange
[Weighted Average]
AssetsLiabilities
Forward Contract - Natural Gas$5,005  $77  Discounted Cash FlowForward price (per dt)
$3.13 - $6.00 [$4.53]  (A)

(A) Represents the range, along with the weighted average, of forward prices for the sale and purchase of natural gas.

(B) Represents the range, along with the weighted average, of the percentage of contracted usage that is loaded during on-peak hours versus off-peak.


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The changes in fair value measurements of Derivatives – Energy Related Assets and Liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Balance at beginning of period$9,959  $16,061  
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (A)6,046  10,331  
Settlements(4,144) (14,531) 
Balance at end of period$11,861  $11,861  
SJG:
Balance at beginning of period$1,708  $4,928  
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (A)6,533  8,241  
Settlements—  (4,928) 
Balance at end of period$8,241  $8,241  

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Balance at beginning of period$18,361  $3,110  
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (A)(4,426) 5,778  
Settlements(3,631) 1,416  
Balance at end of period$10,304  $10,304  
SJG:
Balance at beginning of period$5,997  $2,052  
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (A)619  6,616  
Settlements—  (2,052) 
Balance at end of period$6,616  $6,616  


(A) Represents total gains (losses) included in earnings for SJI and SJG for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to those assets and liabilities included in Level 3 still held as of September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These gains (losses) are included in Operating Revenues-Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

14. LONG-TERM DEBT:

SJI and SJG had the following long-term debt-related activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

2019 Issuances

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SJI offered and sold $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079. The total net cash proceeds, inclusive of a debt discount of $5.3 million, were $194.7 million.

ETG entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement and issued 2.84% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2019A-1, due September 27, 2029 in the aggregate principal amount of $40.0 million.

SJG issued $10.0 million of debt by drawing on its $400.0 million term loan credit agreement. All loans under this credit agreement are due and payable in April 2020; as such, the issuance amount is recorded in current portion of long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

2019 Pay downs

SJI provided four Notices of Optional Prepayment to the holders of its Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series 2018D, due June 20, 2019 of the Company’s intent to prepay the $475.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding. As a result of these notices, the Company has repaid the $475.0 million aggregate principal amount in full.

SJI paid off the $60.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 3.30% Senior Notes, Series 2014A-1, due June 26, 2019, and paid off the $40.0 million principal amount outstanding on its Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series 2014B-1, due June 26, 2019.

SJI paid off the $30.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 3.30% Senior Notes, Series 2014A-2, due August 15, 2019.

SJI paid off the $50.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 3.30% Senior Notes, Series 2014A-3, due September 26, 2019, and paid off the $60.0 million principal amount outstanding on its Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series 2014B-2, due September 26, 2019.

SJG paid off the $10.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 5.587% First Mortgage Bond due August 1, 2019.

SJI and SJG did not issue or retire any other long-term debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

15. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:

The following table summarizes the changes in SJI's AOCL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Postretirement Liability AdjustmentUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives-OtherUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Affiliated CompaniesTotal
Balance at July 1, 2019 (a)$(25,626) $(346) $(10) $(97) $(26,079) 
   Other comprehensive income before reclassifications—  —  —  —  —  
   Amounts reclassified from AOCL (b)—   —  —   
Net current period other comprehensive income—   —  —   
Balance at September 30, 2019 (a)
$(25,626) $(337) $(10) $(97) $(26,070) 

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Postretirement Liability AdjustmentUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives-OtherUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Affiliated CompaniesTotal
Balance at January 1, 2019 (a)$(25,626) $(362) $(10) $(97) $(26,095) 
   Other comprehensive income before reclassifications—  —  —  —  —  
   Amounts reclassified from AOCL (b)—  25  —  —  25  
Net current period other comprehensive income—  25  —  —  25  
Balance at September 30, 2019 (a)
$(25,626) $(337) $(10) $(97) $(26,070) 

(a) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27%.
(b) See table below.

The following table provides details about reclassifications out of SJI's AOCL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Components of AOCLAmounts Reclassified from AOCLAffected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives-Other - interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges$12  $35  Interest Charges
   Income Taxes(3) (10) Income Taxes (a)
Losses from reclassifications for the period net of tax$ $25  

(a) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27%.

The following table summarizes the changes in SJG's AOCL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Postretirement Liability AdjustmentUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives-OtherTotal
Balance at July 1, 2019 (a)$(21,901) $(440) $(22,341) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications—  —  —  
   Amounts reclassified from AOCL (b)—    
Net current period other comprehensive income—    
Balance at September 30, 2019 (a)
$(21,901) $(431) $(22,332) 

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Postretirement Liability AdjustmentUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives-OtherTotal
Balance at January 1, 2019 (a)$(21,901) $(456) $(22,357) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications—  —  —  
   Amounts reclassified from AOCL (b)—  25  25  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)—  25  25  
Balance at September 30, 2019 (a)
$(21,901) $(431) $(22,332) 

(a) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27%.
(b) See table below.

The reclassifications out of SJG's AOCL during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):


Components of AOCLAmounts Reclassified from AOCLAffected Line Item in the Condensed Statements of Income
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Unrealized Loss in on Derivatives - Other - Interest Rate Contracts designated as cash flow hedges$12  $35  Interest Charges
Income Taxes(3) (10) Income Taxes (a)
Losses from reclassifications for the period net of tax$ $25  

(a) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27%.

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16. REVENUE:

At contract inception, SJI and SJG assess the goods and services promised in all of its contracts with customers, and identify a performance obligation for each promise to transfer to a customer a distinct good or service.

SJI revenues from contracts with customers totaled $268.8 million and $314.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $1,107.4 million and $960.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. SJG revenues from contracts with customers totaled $55.2 million and $49.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $335.2 million and $307.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The SJG balance is a part of the SJG utility operating segment, and is before intercompany eliminations with other SJI entities. Revenues on the condensed consolidated statements of income that are not with contracts with customers consist of (a) revenues from alternative revenue programs at the SJG, ETG and ELK gas utility operating segments (including CIP, AIRP, SHARP, and WNC), and (b) both utility and nonutility revenue from derivative contracts at the SJG and ETG gas utility, wholesale energy and retail electric operating segments.

SJI and SJG disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers into customer type and product line. SJI and SJG have determined that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective in ASC 606 to depict how the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Further, disaggregating revenue into these categories is consistent with information regularly reviewed by the CODM in evaluating the financial performance of SJI's operating segments. SJG only operates in the SJG Utility Operations segment. See Note 6 for further information regarding SJI's operating segments.

Disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers, by both customer type and product line, are disclosed below, by operating segment, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
SJG Utility OperationsETG Utility OperationsELK Utility OperationsWholesale Energy OperationsRetail Electric OperationsOn-Site Energy ProductionAppliance Service OperationsCorporate Services and IntersegmentTotal
Customer Type:
Residential$31,256  $16,092  $243  $—  $4,205  $—  $514  $—  $52,310  
Commercial & Industrial21,164  12,799  629  158,244  10,275  11,980  —  (3,092) 211,999  
OSS & Capacity Release2,234  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  2,234  
Other544  1,733  23  —  —  —  —  —  2,300  
$55,198  $30,624  $895  $158,244  $14,480  $11,980  $514  $(3,092) $268,843  
Product Line:
Gas$55,198  $30,624  $895  $158,244  $—  $—  $—  $(1,173) $243,788  
Electric—  —  —  —  14,480  —  —  (2,184) 12,296  
Solar—  —  —  —  —  3,429  —  —  3,429  
CHP—  —  —  —  —  7,218  —  —  7,218  
Landfills—  —  —  —  —  1,333  —  —  1,333  
Other—  —  —  —  —  —  514  265  779  
$55,198  $30,624  $895  $158,244  $14,480  $11,980  $514  $(3,092) $268,843  

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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
SJG Utility OperationsETG Utility OperationsELK Utility OperationsWholesale Energy OperationsRetail Electric OperationsOn-Site Energy ProductionAppliance Service OperationsCorporate Services and IntersegmentTotal
Customer Type:
Residential$244,889  $143,584  $2,204  $—  $10,966  $—  $1,529  $—  $403,172  
Commercial & Industrial82,255  71,013  2,769  469,805  35,697  38,098  —  (9,517) 690,120  
OSS & Capacity Release6,248  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  6,248  
Other1,787  5,906  127  —  —  —  —  —  7,820  
$335,179  $220,503  $5,100  $469,805  $46,663  $38,098  $1,529  $(9,517) $1,107,360  
Product Line:
Gas$335,179  $220,503  $5,100  $469,805  $—  $—  $—  $(3,807) $1,026,780  
Electric—  —  —  —  46,663  —  —  (5,975) 40,688  
Solar—  —  —  —  —  12,443  —  —  12,443  
CHP—  —  —  —  —  21,371  —  —  21,371  
Landfills—  —  —  —  —  4,284  —  —  4,284  
Other—  —  —  —  —  —  1,529  265  1,794  
$335,179  $220,503  $5,100  $469,805  $46,663  $38,098  $1,529  $(9,517) $1,107,360  

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Disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers, by both customer type and product line, are disclosed below, by operating segment, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
SJG Utility OperationsETG Utility OperationsELK Utility OperationsWholesale Energy OperationsRetail Gas and Other OperationsRetail Electric OperationsOn-Site Energy ProductionAppliance Service OperationsCorporate Services and IntersegmentTotal
Customer Type:
Residential$26,683  $16,193  $222  $—  $—  $9,691  $—  $509  $—  $53,298  
Commercial & Industrial19,109  11,946  496  173,363  12,487  27,755  15,317  —  (4,032) 256,441  
OSS & Capacity Release3,066  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  3,066  
Other658  978  26  —  —  —  —  —  —  1,662  
$49,516  $29,117  $744  $173,363  $12,487  $37,446  $15,317  $509  $(4,032) $314,467  
Product Line:
Gas$49,516  $29,117  $718  $173,363  $12,487  $—  $—  $—  $(1,579) $263,622  
Electric—  —  —  —  —  37,446  —  —  (2,453) 34,993  
Solar—  —  —  —  —  —  5,392  —  —  5,392  
CHP—  —  —  —  —  —  8,151  —  —  8,151  
Landfills—  —  —  —  —  —  1,774  —  —  1,774  
Other—  —  26  —  —  —  —  509  —  535  
$49,516  $29,117  $744  $173,363  $12,487  $37,446  $15,317  $509  $(4,032) $314,467  

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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
SJG Utility OperationsETG Utility OperationsELK Utility OperationsWholesale Energy OperationsRetail Gas and Other OperationsRetail Electric OperationsOn-Site Energy ProductionAppliance Service OperationsCorporate Services and IntersegmentTotal
Customer Type:
Residential$217,927  $16,193  $222  —  —  $24,178  —  $1,480  —  $260,000  
Commercial & Industrial78,478  11,946  496  423,585  60,854  72,135  61,208  —  (20,508) 688,194  
OSS & Capacity Release9,242  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  9,242  
Other1,860  978  26  —  —  —  —  —  —  2,864  
$307,507  $29,117  $744  $423,585  $60,854  $96,313  $61,208  $1,480  $(20,508) $960,300  
Product Line:
Gas$307,507  $29,117  $718  $423,585  $60,854  —  —  —  $(8,067) $813,714  
Electric—  —  —  —  —  96,313  —  —  (6,134) 90,179  
Solar—  —  —  —  —  —  33,133  —  (6,307) 26,826  
CHP—  —  —  —  —  —  23,165  —  —  23,165  
Landfills—  —  —  —  —  —  4,910  —  —  4,910  
Other—  —  26  —  —  —  —  1,480  —  1,506  
$307,507  $29,117  $744  $423,585  $60,854  $96,313  $61,208  $1,480  $(20,508) $960,300  

The following table provides information about SJI's and SJG's receivables and unbilled revenue from contracts with customers (in thousands):

Accounts Receivable (1)Unbilled Revenue (2)
SJI (including SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
Beginning balance as of 1/1/19$337,502  $79,538  
Ending balance as of 9/30/19179,108  18,714  
Increase (Decrease)$(158,394) $(60,824) 
Beginning balance as of 1/1/18$202,379  $73,377  
Ending balance as of 9/30/18220,561  29,313  
Increase (Decrease)$18,182  $(44,064) 
SJG:
Beginning balance as of 1/1/19$101,572  $43,271  
Ending balance as of 9/30/1965,511  7,831  
Increase (Decrease)$(36,061) $(35,440) 
Beginning balance as of 1/1/18$78,571  $54,980  
Ending balance as of 9/30/1872,010  7,995  
Increase (Decrease)$(6,561) $(46,985) 

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(1) Included in Accounts Receivable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. A receivable is SJI's and SJG's right to consideration that is unconditional, as only the passage of time is required before payment is expected from the customer. All of SJI's and SJG's Accounts Receivable arise from contracts with customers.

(2) Included in Unbilled Revenues in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All unbilled revenue for SJI and SJG arises from contracts with customers. Unbilled revenue relates to SJI's and SJG's right to receive payment for commodity delivered but not yet billed. This represents contract assets that arise from contracts with customers, which is defined in ASC 606 as the right to payment in exchange for goods already transferred to a customer, excluding any amounts presented as a receivable. The unbilled revenue is transferred to accounts receivable when billing occurs and the rights to collection become unconditional. The change in unbilled revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is due primarily to the timing difference between SJI and SJG delivering the commodity to the customer and the customer actually receiving the bill for payment.

17. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS:

ETG and ELK Acquisition

On July 1, 2018, the Company completed the Acquisition of ETG and ELK. The Company completed the Acquisition for total consideration of $1.72 billion in cash, inclusive of $24.7 million of certain net working capital adjustments. Of the total, $1.71 billion relates to the acquisition of ETG, while $10.9 million relates to the acquisition of ELK. The Acquisition supports the Company’s strategy of earnings growth derived from high-quality, regulated utilities. Further, the Acquisition expands the Company’s customer base in the natural gas industry, which drives efficiencies by providing a greater operating scale.

Purchase price allocations

The Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with GAAP, which includes GAAP for regulated operations. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total estimated purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to the net assets based on their estimated fair values. ETG's and ELK's regulated natural gas distribution operations are subject to rate-setting authorities of the BPU and the MPSC, respectively, which includes provisions in place that provide revenues to recover costs of service, including a carrying charge on most net assets and liabilities. Given the regulatory environment under which ETG and ELK operate, the historical book value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed approximate fair value.

The purchase price for the Acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date and is as follows:

(in thousands)ETG and ELK
Property, Plant and Equipment$1,202,435  
Accounts Receivable45,875  
Provision for Uncollectibles(6,579) 
Natural Gas in Storage12,204  
Materials and Supplies345  
Other Prepayments and Current Assets200  
Deferred Income Taxes39,470  
Regulatory Assets136,212  
Goodwill700,286  
     Total assets acquired2,130,448  
Accounts Payable 13,089  
Other Current Liabilities9,185  
Environmental Remediation Costs - Current7,100  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits3,213  
Environmental Remediation Costs - Non Current66,165  
Regulatory Liabilities192,811  
Asset Retirement Obligation113,093  
Other1,107  
     Total liabilities assumed405,763  
          Total net assets acquired$1,724,685  

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Goodwill of $700.3 million arising from the Acquisition includes the potential synergies between ETG, ELK and the Company. The goodwill, of which $599.7 million is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes, was assigned to the ETG and ELK Utility Operations segments.

Conditions of approval

The Acquisition was subject to regulatory approval from the BPU and the MPSC. Approvals were obtained from both commissions, subject to various conditions. As a requirement for approval of the acquisition of ETG, the BPU mandated that the Company pay $15.0 million to existing ETG customers in the form of a one-time credit. As a requirement for approval of ELK, the MPSC mandated that the Company pay $0.3 million to existing ELK customers in the form of a one-time payout. Other key conditions of approval related to the Acquisition include but are not limited to ETG filing a base rate case no later than June 2020, which ETG accomplished with its April 2019 base rate case filing (see Note 7).

Consistent with Acquisition approval, SJI was required to develop a plan, in concert with the BPU, to address the remaining aging infrastructure at ETG. In June 2019, the BPU issued an Order approving a $300.0 million IIP effective July 1, 2019. The Order authorized the recovery of costs associated with ETG’s investments of approximately $300.0 million between 2019-2023 to replace its cast-iron and bare steel vintage main and related services. The Order provides for annual recovery of ETG's investments through a separate rate mechanism.

Supplemental disclosure of pro forma information

The following supplemental unaudited pro forma information presents the combined results of SJI, ETG, and ELK as if the Acquisition occurred on January 1, 2017. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the Acquisition been made on January 1, 2017, nor is it indicative of any future results.

The pro forma results include adjustments for the financing impact of the Acquisition, along with the tax-related impacts. Other material non-recurring adjustments are reflected in the pro forma and described below:


Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
Revenues$261,203  $302,480  $1,165,435  $1,240,240  
Net income (loss)$(34,805) $(25,116) $37,433  $38,307  
Earnings (loss) per share$(0.38) $(0.29) $0.41  $0.46  


The supplemental unaudited pro forma net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were adjusted to exclude $18.9 million and $32.1 million, respectively, of acquisition-related costs, which includes one-time regulatory approval costs, but excludes financing adjustments and recurring charges.

Financial information of the acquirees

The amount of ETG and ELK revenues included in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 is $31.5 million and $220.9 million, respectively. The amount of ETG and ELK net income (loss) included in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 is $(10.0) million and $17.4 million, respectively.

AEP Acquisition

On August 31, 2019, SJI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SJEI, completed its acquisition of AEP for $4.0 million in total consideration, inclusive of certain working capital and other closing adjustments.

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The acquisition of AEP was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with GAAP. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total estimated purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to the net assets based on their estimated fair values. AEP does not have any regulated operations.

The Company has not finalized its valuation of certain assets and liabilities in connection with the acquisition of AEP. As such, the estimated measurements recorded to date are subject to change. Any changes will be recorded as adjustments to the fair value of those assets and liabilities and residual amounts will be allocated to goodwill. The final valuation adjustments may also require adjustment to the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows. The final determination of these fair values will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the acquisition date.

The purchase price for the AEP acquisition has been allocated, on a preliminary basis, to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date and is as follows:


(in thousands)AEP
Cash$43  
Accounts Receivable116  
Other Prepayments and Current Assets53  
Goodwill1,843  
Other Noncurrent Assets2,400  
     Total assets acquired4,455  
Accounts Payable11  
Other Current Liabilities449  
     Total liabilities assumed460  
          Total net assets acquired$3,995  

All assets and financial results of AEP are included in the Corporate & Services segment. The amount of AEP revenues and net income included in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 is approximately $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively.

18. GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS:

GOODWILL - Goodwill represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration paid or transferred over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis, and between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit may be below its carrying amount. No such events have occurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year beginning with a qualitative assessment at the reporting unit level. The reporting unit level is identified by assessing whether the components of our operating segments constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available, whether segment management regularly reviews the operating results of those components and whether the economic and regulatory characteristics are similar. Factors utilized in the qualitative analysis performed on goodwill in our reporting units include, among other things, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, company specific operating results and other relevant entity-specific events affecting individual reporting units.

In the absence of sufficient qualitative factors, goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. Step one identifies potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to the book value, including goodwill. The Company estimates the fair value of a reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis.  Management also considers other methods, which includes a market multiples analysis. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit requires judgment and the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, forecasts of future operating results, discount and growth rates, capital expenditures, tax rates, and projected terminal values. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results. If the fair value exceeds book value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired. If the book value exceeds fair value, proceed to step two, which
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compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the book value of the reporting unit goodwill. If the book value of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment charge is recognized for the excess.

Total goodwill of $705.7 million and $734.6 million was recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. As of September 30, 2019, $700.2 million was included in the ETG Utility Operations segment, $3.6 million was included in the On-Site Energy Production segment, $1.8 million was included in the Corporate & Services segment and $0.1 million was included in the ELK Utility Operations segment. As of December 31, 2018, $730.9 million was included in the ETG Utility Operations segment, $3.6 million was included in the On-Site Energy Production segment, and $0.1 million was included in the ELK Utility Operations segment. SJG does not have any goodwill.

A rollforward of the Company's goodwill is as follows (in thousands):
2019
Beginning Balance, January 1$734,607  
Goodwill from AEP Acquisition 1,843  
ETG and ELK Acquisition-related Working Capital Settlement(15,600) 
ETG and ELK Fair Value Adjustments During Measurement Period (15,143) 
Ending Balance, September 30$705,707  

IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS - The primary identifiable intangible assets of the Company are customer relationships, including those obtained in the acquisition of AEP (see Note 17), along with the AMA (see Note 1). The Company determines the useful lives of identifiable intangible assets after considering the specific facts and circumstances related to each intangible asset. Considerations may include the contractual term of any agreement related to the asset, the historical performance of the asset, the Company's long-term strategy for using the asset, any laws or other local regulations which could impact the useful life of the asset, and other economic factors, including competition and specific market conditions. Intangible assets that are deemed to have definite lives (finite-lived intangible assets) are amortized, primarily on a straight-line basis, over their useful lives, generally ranging from 2 to 20 years.

The cost (less accumulated amortization) of identifiable intangible assets of $26.0 million and $28.1 million are included in Other Noncurrent Assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The decrease from the prior year is due to amortization recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, partially offset by $2.4 million of customer relationship intangible assets recorded in connection with the AEP acquisition during the third quarter of 2019. No impairment charges were recorded on identifiable intangible assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 or 2018. SJG does not have any identifiable intangible assets.

19. LEASES:

SJI and SJG (collectively, the "Company" for purposes of Note 19) is a lessee for the following classes of underlying assets: equipment, real estate (land and building), and fleet vehicles. The Company determines if it is considered a lessee in an arrangement that qualifies as a lease at its inception based on whether or not the contract grants the Company the use of a specifically identified asset for a period of time, as well as both the right to direct the use of that asset and receive the significant economic benefits of the asset. SJI's and SJG's real estate leases, which are comprised primarily of office space and payment centers, represent approximately 64% and 38%, respectively, of operating lease liabilities and generally have a lease term between 5 and 15 years. The remaining operating leases primarily consist of fleet vehicles (SJI only), communication towers, and general office equipment, each with various lease terms ranging between 3 and 25 years. The majority of our leases are comprised of fixed lease payments, with a portion of the Company’s real estate, fleet vehicles, and office equipment leases including lease payments tied to levels of production, maintenance and property taxes, which may be subject to variability. The Company does not have any finance leases. The Company also evaluates contracts in which it is the owner of an underlying asset in the same manner as if it is a lessee, to determine if it should be considered the lessor of that asset. SJI has one contract where it is considered the lessor, see "Thermal Facility" below; SJG is not considered the lessor of any assets.

As a practical expedient permitted under Topic 842, the Company has elected to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases. Lease payments, which may include lease components, non-lease components and non-components, are included in the measurement of the Company’s lease liabilities to the extent that such payments are either fixed amounts or variable amounts that depend on a rate or index as stipulated in the lease contract. The Company discounts its lease liability using an estimated incremental borrowing rate computed based on its existing term loan facility adjusted for lease term. On January 1, 2019, the discount rate used on existing leases at adoption was determined using the remaining lease term and available data as of that date based on the Company's collateralized incremental interest rate to
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borrow over a comparable term. For new or modified leases starting in 2019, the discount rate is determined using available data at lease commencement and is based on its collateralized incremental interest rate to borrow over the lease term, including any reasonably certain renewal periods.

Some of its lease agreements, primarily related to real estate, include Company options to either extend and/or early terminate the lease, the costs of which are included in our lease liability to the extent that such options are reasonably certain of being exercised. Leases with renewal options allow the Company to extend the lease term typically between 1 and 5 years. When determining the lease term, renewal options reasonably certain of being exercised are included in the lease term. When determining if a renewal option is reasonably certain of being exercised, the Company considers several economic factors, including the significance of leasehold improvements incurred on the property, whether the asset is difficult to replace, underlying contractual obligations, or specific characteristics unique to that particular lease that would make it reasonably certain that we would exercise such option. Renewal options were generally not included in the lease term for the Company’s existing leases. The Company does not generally enter into leases involving the construction or design of the underlying asset, and nearly all of the assets we lease are not specialized in nature. Our lease agreements generally do not include restrictions, financial covenants or residual value guarantees.

As stated in Note 1, SJI and SJG had $3.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of right-of-use assets upon adoption of Topic 842 on January 1, 2019, with lease liabilities of the same amount. As of September 30, 2019, SJI recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $1.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively, for operating leases, with the reduction being amortization. The lease liability is comprised of approximately $1.3 million of real estate leases, $0.7 million of equipment leases and $0.1 million of fleet vehicle leases. As of September 30, 2019, SJG recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $0.4 million each for operating leases, with the difference also being amortization. The lease liability is comprised of approximately $0.2 million of equipment leases and $0.1 million of real estate leases. SJI and SJG recorded the right-of-use assets in Other Noncurrent Assets and the lease liabilities in Other Current and Noncurrent Liabilities (as shown in the table below) on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019.

The maturity of the Company’s operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2019 is as follows (in thousands):
As of September 30, 2019
SJI ConsolidatedSJG
2019 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2019)$414  $43  
20201,075  150  
2021233  39  
202265  21  
202334  19  
Thereafter114  114  
Total future minimum lease payments1,935  386  
Less imputed interest64  32  
Total lease payments$1,871  $354  
Included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet
Current lease liabilities (included in Other Current Liabilities)$1,326  $166  
Long-term lease liabilities (included in Other Noncurrent Liabilities)545  188  
Total lease liabilities$1,871  $354  

The total operating lease cost for SJI was $0.7 million and $2.3 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The total operating lease cost for SJG was $0.1 million and $0.3 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Short-term lease costs were immaterial for both SJI and SJG. Neither SJI nor SJG had any sublease income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. Operating cash flows from operating leases for SJI were $0.4 million and $1.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Operating cash flows from operating leases for SJG were $0.1 million and $0.3 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Neither SJI nor SJG have leases with related parties or leverage lease arrangements. There are no leases that have not yet commenced but that create significant rights and obligations.

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SJI had $0.3 million and $1.1 million of variable lease payments pertaining to leased back assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. As discussed in Note 1 under "Agreement to Sell Solar Assets," SJI has solar assets that are being leased back from the buyer; however these assets were leased back in 2018 and are treated as operating leases. As per the "package of expedients" discussed in Note 1, SJI is not required to reassess under Topic 842 the Company’s prior conclusions about lease identification or classification.

The following summarizes our contractual obligations for operating leases and their applicable payment due dates, as of December 31, 2018 under ASC Topic 840, prior to the implementation of ASC 842:

TotalUp to 1 yearYears 2&3Years 4&5More than 5 years
SJI Consolidated1,885  838  916  131  —  
SJG175  56  112   —  

Supplemental Non-Cash Disclosures

SJI and SJG did not record any new leases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

The weighted average remaining lease term for SJI's operating leases is 2.6 years at a weighted average discount rate of 3.0%.

The weighted average remaining lease term for SJG's operating leases is 6.9 years at a weighted average discount rate of 3.0%.

Thermal Facility

Marina is considered to be the lessor of certain thermal energy generating property and equipment under an operating lease which expires in May 2027. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying costs of this property and equipment under operating lease was $69.1 million and $71.5 million, respectively (net of accumulated depreciation of $40.1 million and $37.7 million, respectively), and is included in Nonutility Property and Equipment in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Minimum future rentals to be received on this operating lease of property and equipment as of September 30, 2019 for the remainder of 2019 and each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate are (in thousands):

2019 (remaining three months)$1,349  
20205,396  
20215,396  
20225,396  
20235,396  
20245,396  
Thereafter13,042  
Total minimum future rentals$41,371  

Minimum future rentals do not include additional amounts to be received based on actual use of the leased property.

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20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

See Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies, Pending Litigation for information related to an August 2019 court decision issued against SJG and SJRG related to a pricing dispute related to two long-term gas supply contracts. As a result of this judgment, SJG paid $22.9 million in October 2019 to the plaintiff supplier.

On October 29, 2019, ETG issued 2.84% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2019A-2, due October 29, 2029 in the aggregate principal amount of $35.0 million.

In October 2019, SJG issued $80.0 million of debt by drawing on the remaining portion of its $400.0 million term loan credit agreement.

See Note 3 - Affiliations, Discontinued Operations and Related-Party Transactions for information on developments with PennEast.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Introduction

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management's Discussion) analyzes the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of SJI and its subsidiaries. It also includes management’s analysis of past financial results and potential factors that may affect future results, potential future risks and approaches that may be used to manage them. Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, “SJI,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the holding company or the consolidated entity of SJI and all of its subsidiaries.

Management's Discussion is divided into the following two major sections:

SJI - This section describes the financial condition and results of operations of SJI and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. It includes discussions of our regulated operations, including SJG, and our non-regulated operations.

SJG - This section describes the financial condition and results of operations of SJG, a subsidiary of SJI and separate registrant, which comprises the SJG utility operations segment.

Both sections of Management's Discussion - SJI and SJG - are designed to provide an understanding of each company's respective operations and financial performance and should be read in conjunction with each other as well as in conjunction with the respective company's condensed consolidated financial statements and the combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report as well as SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Unless otherwise noted, earnings per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis, and are based on weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding. SJI's and SJG's operations are seasonal and accordingly, operating results for the interim periods presented are not indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors — This Quarterly Report, including information incorporated by reference, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding guidance, industry prospects or future results of operations or financial position, expected sources of incremental margin, strategy, financing needs, future capital expenditures and the outcome or effect of ongoing litigation, are forward-looking. This Quarterly Report uses words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "objective," "plan," "project," "seek," "strategy," "target," "will" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management at the time that these statements were prepared and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions on an international, national, state and local level; weather conditions in SJI’s marketing areas; changes in commodity costs; changes in the availability of natural gas; “non-routine” or “extraordinary” disruptions in SJI’s distribution system; regulatory, legislative and court decisions; competition; the availability and cost of capital; costs and effects of legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; the failure of customers, suppliers or business partners to fulfill their contractual obligations; and changes in business strategies.
These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, are described in greater detail under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report, SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and in any other SEC filings made by SJI or SJG during 2019 and prior to the filing of this Quarterly Report. No assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. SJI and SJG undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Critical Accounting Policies — Estimates and Assumptions — Management must make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain types of transactions presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements require a significant amount of judgment and estimation. These relate to regulatory accounting, derivatives, environmental remediation costs, pension and other postretirement benefit costs, revenue recognition, and goodwill. A discussion of these estimates and assumptions may be found in SJI's and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

In addition, our evaluation of impairment of equity method investments when conditions exist that could indicate that the fair value of the investment is less than book value includes key inputs that involve significant management judgments and estimates, including projections of the investment's cash flows, selection of a discount rate and probability weighting of potential outcomes of legal proceedings and other available options. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Business Combinations - On July 1, 2018, the Company completed the Acquisition of ETG and ELK. On August 31, 2019, SJI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SJEI, completed its acquisition of AEP. See detailed discussions concerning these acquisitions and their impact on SJI, including the accounting for business combinations, in Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Pronouncements — See detailed discussions concerning New Accounting Pronouncements and their impact on SJI and SJG in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Regulatory Actions — Other than the changes discussed in Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, there have been no significant regulatory actions since December 31, 2018. See detailed discussion concerning Regulatory Actions in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Environmental Remediation — There have been no significant changes to the status of SJI’s and SJG's environmental remediation efforts since December 31, 2018. See detailed discussion concerning Environmental Remediation Costs in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — Long-lived assets that are held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as significant adverse changes in regulation, business climate or market conditions, indicate carrying values may not be recoverable. Such reviews are performed in accordance with ASC 360. An impairment loss is indicated if the total future estimated undiscounted cash flows expected from an asset are less than its carrying value. An impairment charge is measured by the difference between an asset's carrying amount and fair value with the difference recorded within Impairment Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Fair values can be determined by a variety of valuation methods, including third-party appraisals, sales prices of similar assets, and present value techniques.  SJI and SJG determine the fair values by using an income approach by applying a discounted cash flow methodology to the future estimated cash flows, and include key inputs such as forecasted revenues, operating expenses and discount rates. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill - See detailed discussion concerning Goodwill in Note 18 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, along with Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Operating Segments:

SJI operates in several different reportable operating segments. These segments are as follows:

SJG utility operations consist primarily of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in southern New Jersey.

ETG utility operations consist of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in northern and central New Jersey.

ELK utility operations consist of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Maryland.

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Wholesale energy operations include the activities of SJRG and SJEX.

Retail gas and other operations at SJE included natural gas acquisition and transportation service business lines. This business was sold on November 30, 2018.

Retail electric operations at SJE consist of electricity acquisition and transportation to commercial, industrial and residential customers.

On-site energy production consists of Marina's thermal energy facility and other energy-related projects. Also included in this segment are the activities of ACB, ACLE, BCLE, SCLE and SXLE.

Appliance service operations includes SJESP, which receives commissions on service contracts from a third party.

Midstream was formed to invest in infrastructure and other midstream projects, including a current project to build a natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Corporate & Services segment includes costs related to the Acquisition, along with other unallocated costs. Also included in this segment are the results of AEP.

Intersegment represents intercompany transactions among the above SJI consolidated entities.
 
SJI groups its utility businesses under its wholly-owned subsidiary SJIU. This group consists of gas utility operations of SJG, ETG and ELK. SJI groups its nonutility operations into separate categories: Energy Group and Energy Services. Energy Group includes wholesale energy, retail gas and other, and retail electric operations. Energy Services includes on-site energy production and appliance service operations.

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SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

Summary:

SJI's net income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased $10.9 million to a net loss of $34.8 million compared with the same period in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows (all numbers in the bullet points below are presented after-tax):

The net income contribution from the gas utility operations at ETG for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased $7.9 million to a net loss of $9.9 million compared with the same period in 2018, primarily due to credits issued to ETG customers during the three months ended September 30, 2018 that were required as part of the Acquisition that did not recur in 2019. This was partially offset by higher interest charges and depreciation expense during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018.

Acquisition costs were approximately $2.8 million lower during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. This is primarily due to the Company incurring legal, consulting and other professional fees related to the Acquisition during the first period after its completion in the third quarter of 2018. These costs are partially offset with costs incurred in 2019 to exit the TSA. All Acquisition and TSA-related costs are recorded in the Corporate & Services segment.

The net income contribution from the wholesale energy operations at SJRG for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased $2.7 million to a net loss of $5.9 million compared with the same period in 2018, primarily related to the change in unrealized gains and losses on forward financial contracts due to price volatility. This was partially offset with lower margins on daily energy trading activities in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in the prior year.

The net income contribution from gas utility operations at SJG for the three months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $2.6 million to a net loss of $11.6 million, primarily due to an overall increase in operations, depreciation and interest expenses.

SJI's net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $65.7 million to $37.4 million compared with the same period in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows (all numbers in the bullet points below are presented after-tax):

The net income contribution from on-site energy production at Marina for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $80.8 million to a net loss of $1.0 million compared with the same period in 2018, primarily due to $74.2 million of impairment charges taken on solar generating facilities in the second quarter of 2018, which were primarily driven by the purchase price in the agreement to sell solar assets being less than the carrying amount of the assets (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). Also contributing were consulting and legal costs related to the sale of Marina's solar assets to a third-party buyer that were incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 that did not recur in the same period in 2019. Lower depreciation expense resulting from the sale of solar assets also contributed to the overall increase in net income. These are partially offset with lower margins resulting from less SREC revenue as discussed under "Gross Margin - Energy Services" below.

In connection with the Acquisition, SJI consolidated the accounts of ETG and ELK gas utility operations beginning with the third quarter of 2018. ETG and ELK contributed a combined net income of $27.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Further, the net income contribution from the gas utility operations at ETG increased $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018 as explained above.

Acquisition costs were approximately $21.2 million lower during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. This is primarily due to the Company incurring less legal, consulting and other professional fees related to the Acquisition than the prior year period, as the costs incurred in 2018 were to finalize the Acquisition. These costs are partially offset with costs incurred in 2019 to exit the TSA. All Acquisition and TSA related costs are recorded in the Corporate & Services segment.

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The net income contribution from Midstream increased $1.2 million to $3.2 million primarily due to recognition of AFUDC at PennEast, of which Midstream has a 20% equity interest.

The net income contribution from the wholesale energy operations at SJRG for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $48.9 million to a net loss of $8.7 million compared with the same period in 2018, primarily due to lower margins on daily energy trading activities and an overall decrease in sales as discussed under "Operating Revenues - Energy Group" below. Also contributing was the change in unrealized gains and losses on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, as discussed under "Operating Revenues - Energy Group" below.

SJI had an increase of $16.4 million in financing/interest costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. These costs are related to debt that was entered into during the second quarter of 2018 in order to finance the Acquisition. These costs are recorded in the Corporate & Services segment.

The change in unrealized gains and losses on the Company's interest rate derivative contracts contributed a $5.1 million decrease in net income when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to the same period in 2018.

SJI recorded $2.4 million of severance and other employee separation costs that were incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. These costs are recorded in the Corporate & Services segment.

A significant portion of the volatility in operating results is due to the impact of the accounting methods associated with SJI’s derivative activities. SJI uses derivatives to limit its exposure to market risk on transactions to buy, sell, transport and store natural gas and to buy and sell retail electricity. SJI also uses derivatives to limit its exposure to increasing interest rates on variable-rate debt.

The types of transactions that typically cause the most significant volatility in operating results are as follows:

The wholesale energy operations at SJRG purchases and holds natural gas in storage and maintains capacity on interstate pipelines to earn profit margins in the future. The wholesale energy operations utilize derivatives to mitigate commodity price risk in order to substantially lock-in the profit margin that will ultimately be realized. However, both gas stored in inventory and pipeline capacity are not considered derivatives and are not subject to fair value accounting. Conversely, the derivatives used to reduce the risk associated with a change in the value of inventory and pipeline capacity are accounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in operating results in the period of change. As a result, earnings are subject to volatility as the market price of derivatives change, even when the underlying hedged value of inventory and pipeline capacity are unchanged. Additionally, volatility in earnings is created when realized gains and losses on derivatives used to mitigate commodity price risk on expected future purchases of gas injected into storage are recognized in earnings when the derivatives settle, but the cost of the related gas in storage is not recognized in earnings until the period of withdrawal. This volatility can be significant from period to period. Over time, gains or losses on the sale of gas in storage, as well as use of capacity, will be offset by losses or gains on the derivatives, resulting in the realization of the profit margin expected when the transactions were initiated.

The retail electric operations at SJE use forward contracts to mitigate commodity price risk on fixed price electric contracts with customers. In accordance with GAAP, the forward contracts are recorded at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in earnings in the period of change. Several related customer contracts are not considered derivatives and, therefore, are not recorded in earnings until the electricity is delivered. As a result, earnings are subject to volatility as the market price of the forward contracts change, even when the underlying hedged value of the customer contract is unchanged. Over time, gains or losses on the sale of the fixed price electric under contract will be offset by losses or gains on the forward contracts, resulting in the realization of the profit margin expected when the transactions were initiated.

As a result, management also uses the non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures of Economic Earnings and Economic Earnings per share when evaluating its results of operations. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, such as net income, operating income, earnings per share from continuing operations or any other GAAP measure of liquidity or financial performance.

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We define Economic Earnings as: Income from continuing operations, (i) less the change in unrealized gains and plus the change in unrealized losses on all derivative transactions; (ii) less realized gains and plus realized losses on all commodity derivative transactions attributed to expected purchases of gas in storage to match the recognition of these gains and losses with the recognition of the related cost of the gas in storage in the period of withdrawal; and (iii) less the impact of transactions, contractual arrangements or other events where management believes period to period comparisons of SJI's operations could be difficult or potentially confusing. With respect to part (iii) of the definition of Economic Earnings, for the three and nine months September 30, 2019 and 2018, Economic Earnings excludes the following:

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, Economic Earnings excludes severance and other employee separation costs.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Economic Earnings excludes costs to acquire the assets of ETG and ELK, including legal, consulting and other professional fees, and costs incurred to exit the Transaction Service Agreement (TSA). Economic Earnings also excludes costs incurred and gains recognized on the sale of the remaining solar assets, and the sale of certain SREC's.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Economic Earnings excludes the impact of a May 2017 jury verdict stemming from a pricing dispute with a gas supplier over costs, including interest charges and legal fees incurred, along with the realized difference in the market value of the commodity (including financial hedges).

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, as well as the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Economic Earnings excludes impairment charges recorded on solar generating facilities, which was primarily driven by the purchase price in the agreement to sell solar assets being less than the carrying amount of the assets. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, Economic Earnings excludes credits to ETG and ELK customers that were required as part of the Acquisition.

Economic Earnings is a significant performance metric used by our management to indicate the amount and timing of income from continuing operations that we expect to earn after taking into account the impact of derivative instruments on the related transactions, as well as the impact of contractual arrangements and other events that management believes make period to period comparisons of SJI's operations difficult or potentially confusing. Management uses Economic Earnings to manage its business and to determine such items as incentive/compensation arrangements and allocation of resources. Specifically regarding derivatives, we believe that this financial measure indicates to investors the profitability of the entire derivative-related transaction and not just the portion that is subject to mark-to-market valuation under GAAP. We believe that considering only the change in market value on the derivative side of the transaction can produce a false sense as to the ultimate profitability of the total transaction as no change in value is reflected for the non-derivative portion of the transaction.

Economic Earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $4.3 million to a net loss of $27.5 million compared with the same period in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows (all numbers in the bullet points below are presented after-tax):

The income contribution from the wholesale energy operations at SJRG for the three months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $3.4 million to a net loss of $1.1 million compared with the same period in 2018, primarily due to lower margins on daily energy trading activities.

The income contribution from gas utility operations at ETG decreased $2.9 million to a net loss of $9.9 million, primarily due to higher interest charges and depreciation expense during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018.

The income contribution from gas utility operations at SJG for the three months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $2.6 million to a net loss of $11.6 million, primarily due to an overall increase in operations, depreciation and interest expenses.

The income contribution from on-site energy production at Marina for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased $2.9 million to a net loss of $1.1 million, primarily due to the sale of a separate solar project during the third quarter of 2019 (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

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SJI recognized a gain of $0.8 million from the settlement of an insurance claim during the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Economic Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $23.0 million to $59.7 million compared with the same period in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows (all numbers in the bullet points below are presented after-tax):

The income contribution from the wholesale energy operations at SJRG for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $35.0 million to $4.2 million compared with the same period in 2018, primarily due to lower margins on daily energy trading activities.

SJI had an increase of $16.4 million in financing/interest costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. These costs are related to debt that was entered into during the second quarter of 2018 in order to finance the Acquisition and are recorded in the Corporate & Services segment.

In connection with the Acquisition (see Notes 1 and 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements), SJI consolidated the accounts of ETG and ELK gas utility operations beginning with the third quarter of 2018. ETG and ELK contributed a combined net income of $27.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 without a comparable contribution in the prior year period. This combined net income contribution from the first six months of 2019 was partially offset by the net income contribution from gas utility operations at ETG decreasing $2.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018 as explained above.

The income contribution from Midstream increased $1.2 million to $3.2 million primarily due to recognition of AFUDC at PennEast, of which Midstream has a 20% equity interest.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of SJI's income from continuing operations and earnings per share from continuing operations to Economic Earnings and Economic Earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30 (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 
 
 2019201820192018
Income from Continuing Operations$(34,746) $(45,642) $37,649  $(28,129) 
Minus/Plus:
        
Unrealized Mark-to-Market Losses (Gains) on Derivatives
7,324  10,623  22,362  (8,870) 
Loss on Property, Plant and Equipment (A)1,296  —  1,296  99,233  
Net Losses from a Legal Proceeding in a Pricing Dispute (B)
359  1,726  2,336  4,732  
Acquisition/Sale Net Costs (C)
540  2,859  703  38,382  
  Customer Credits (D)—  15,333  —  15,333  
Other Costs (E)
299  —  3,294  —  
Income Taxes (F)(2,605) (8,110) (7,957) (37,985) 
Economic Earnings$(27,533) $(23,211) $59,683  $82,696  
Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations$(0.38) $(0.53) $0.41  $(0.34) 
Minus/Plus:            
Unrealized Mark-to-Market Losses (Gains) on Derivatives
0.08  0.12  0.24  (0.10) 
Loss on Property, Plant and Equipment (A)
0.02  —  0.02  1.18  
Net Losses from a Legal Proceeding in a Pricing Dispute (B)
—  0.02  0.02  0.06  
Acquisition/Sale Net Costs (C)
0.01  0.03  0.01  0.46  
  Customer Credits (D)—  0.18  —  0.18  
Other Costs (E)
—  —  0.04  —  
Income Taxes (F)(0.03) (0.09) (0.09) (0.45) 
Economic Earnings per Share
$(0.30) $(0.27) $0.65  $0.99  
The effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP in the condensed consolidated statements of income (see Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements), as compared to the Economic Earnings table above, is as follows (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
(Losses) Gains on Energy Related Commodity Contracts$(6,187) $(11,225) $(18,390) $5,950  
(Losses) Gains on Interest Rate Contracts(1,137) 673  (3,972) 2,921  
                         Total before income taxes(7,324) (10,552) (22,362) 8,871  
Unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivatives held by affiliated companies, before taxes —  (71) —  (1) 
Total unrealized mark-to-market (losses) gains on derivatives(7,324) (10,623) (22,362) 8,870  
Loss on Property, Plant and Equipment (A)(1,296) —  (1,296) (99,233) 
Net Losses from a Legal Proceeding in a Pricing Dispute (B)(359) (1,726) (2,336) (4,732) 
Acquisition/Sale Net Costs (C)(540) (2,859) (703) (38,382) 
Customer Credits (D)—  (15,333) —  (15,333) 
Other Costs (E)(299) —  (3,294) —  
Income Taxes (F)2,605  8,110  7,957  37,985  
Total reconciling items between (losses) income from continuing operations and economic earnings$(7,213) $(22,431) $(22,034) $(110,825) 

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(A) Represents impairment charges taken on solar generating facilities in 2019 and 2018, which were primarily driven by the purchase price in the agreement to sell solar assets being less than the carrying amount of the assets.

(B) Represents net losses, including interest, legal fees, and the realized difference in the market value of the commodity (including financial hedges), resulting from a ruling in a legal proceeding related to a pricing dispute between SJI and a gas supplier that began in October 2014.

(C) Represents costs incurred to acquire the assets of ETG and ELK, including legal, consulting and other professional fees, and costs incurred to exit the TSA. Also included here are gains recognized and costs incurred on the sale of the remaining solar assets and sales of certain SREC's.

(D) Represents credits to ETG and ELK customers that were required as part of the Acquisition.

(E) Represents severance and other employee separation costs.

(F) Determined using a combined average statutory tax rate of approximately 27% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

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SJI Utilities:

SJG Utility Operations:

The following tables summarize the composition of SJG utility operations operating revenues and margin for the three and nine months ended September 30 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Utility Operating Revenues:  
Firm Sales -  
Residential$30,267  $25,617  237,372  $208,555  
Commercial8,448  7,436  54,863  46,663  
Industrial352  608  2,887  3,378  
Cogeneration & Electric Generation1,899  2,908  2,870  5,957  
Firm Transportation -
Residential989  1,066  7,517  9,372  
Commercial4,682  4,601  26,635  27,136  
Industrial5,909  5,793  18,159  17,842  
Cogeneration & Electric Generation1,089  977  4,058  3,327  
Total Firm Revenues53,635  49,006  354,361  322,230  
Interruptible Sales—  86  62  209  
Interruptible Transportation241  244  881  822  
Off-System Sales6,292  4,636  35,838  36,821  
Capacity Release1,568  2,071  4,519  6,720  
Other303  328  844  829  
 62,039  56,371  396,505  367,631  
Less: Intercompany Sales(1,174) (780) (3,808) (4,669) 
Total Utility Operating Revenues60,865  55,591  392,697  362,962  
Less:  
       Cost of Sales - Utility19,268  16,079  140,802  125,266  
       Less: Intercompany Cost of Sales(1,174) (780) (3,808) (4,669) 
Total Cost of Sales - Utility (Excluding depreciation)18,094  15,299  136,994  120,597  
     Total Gross Margin42,771  40,292  255,703  242,365  
Conservation Recoveries*1,290  1,582  10,648  10,546  
RAC Recoveries*5,219  4,086  15,657  12,258  
EET Recoveries*1,024  365  2,170  1,342  
Revenue Taxes175  150  1,055  696  
Utility Margin**$35,063  $34,109  $226,173  $217,523  


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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019201820192018
Utility Margin:
Residential$20,432  $18,997  $147,244  $147,803  
Commercial and Industrial12,559  12,944  64,381  65,099  
Cogeneration and Electric Generation1,223  1,356  3,491  3,547  
Interruptible19  50  62  77  
Off-System Sales & Capacity Release489  553  2,675  3,096  
Other Revenues469  653  1,256  1,695  
Margin Before Weather Normalization & Decoupling35,191  34,553  219,109  221,317  
CIP Mechanism(1,248) (1,187) 4,008  (6,091) 
EET Mechanism1,120  743  3,056  2,297  
Utility Margin**$35,063  $34,109  $226,173  $217,523  

* Represents expenses for which there is a corresponding credit in operating revenues. Therefore, such recoveries have no impact on SJG's financial results.

** Utility Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure and is further defined under the caption "Utility Margin" below.

Operating Revenues - SJG Utility Operations

Revenues from the gas utility operations at SJG increased $5.7 million, or 10.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Excluding intercompany transactions, revenues increased $5.3 million, or 9.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018.

The main driver for the increased revenue was higher firm sales. Total firm revenue increased $4.6 million, or 9.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with the same periods in 2018 primarily due to an increase in base rates. Also contributing to the increase was higher OSS sales, which was primarily due to advantageous commodity pricing spreads during the quarter.

Revenues from the gas utility operations at SJG increased $28.9 million, or 7.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Excluding intercompany transactions, revenues increased $29.7 million, or 8.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018.

Total firm revenue increased $32.1 million or 10.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as a result of customer growth and increase in base rates. While changes in gas costs and BGSS recoveries/refunds fluctuate from period to period, SJG does not profit from the sale of the commodity. Therefore, corresponding fluctuations in Operating Revenue or Cost of Sales have no impact on profitability, as further discussed below under the caption "Utility Margin."

Partially offsetting these increases was the impact of decreased OSS and capacity release sales, which was primarily due to fluctuations in commodity pricing and capacity values during the period. However, the impact of changes in OSS and capacity release activity do not have a material impact on the earnings of SJG, as SJG is required to return 85% of the profits of such activity to its ratepayers. Earnings from OSS can be seen in the “Margin” table above.

Utility Margin - SJG Utility Operations

Management uses Utility Margin, a non-GAAP financial measure, when evaluating the operating results of SJG. Utility Margin is defined as natural gas revenues less natural gas costs, regulatory rider expenses and related volumetric and revenue-based energy taxes. Management believes that Utility Margin provides a more meaningful basis for evaluating utility operations than revenues since natural gas costs, regulatory rider expenses and related energy taxes are passed through to customers. Natural gas costs are charged to operating expenses on the basis of therm sales at the prices approved by the BPU through SJG’s BGSS clause. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in
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addition to, and not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measure of gross margin, which is calculated as revenues less cost of sales as shown in the table above.

Total Utility Margin increased $1.0 million, or 2.8%, and $8.7 million, or 4.0%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. The increase is primarily due to customer growth and the roll-in of AIRP II Investments.

Also contributing to the nine month comparative period increase was the CIP tracking mechanism, which adjusts earnings when actual usage per customer experienced during the period varies from an established baseline usage per customer. As reflected in the Utility Margin table above and the CIP table in SJG's Management Discussion section, the CIP mechanism increased Utility Margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to variation in customer usage compared to the same periods in 2018.

ETG Utility Operations:

The following tables summarize the composition of regulated natural gas utility operations, operating revenues and margin at ETG for the three and nine months ended September 30 (in thousands, except for degree day data).
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018***
Utility Operating Revenues:
Firm & Interruptible Sales - 
Residential$15,950  $139,343  $16,062  
Commercial & Industrial6,713  44,158  5,846  
Firm & Interruptible Transportation -
Residential141  1,136  131  
Commercial & Industrial6,085  25,104  6,100  
Other1,730  5,906  978  
Total Firm & Interruptible Revenues30,619  215,647  29,117  
Less:
Total Cost of Sales - Utility (Excluding depreciation)8,069  92,131  7,664  
     Total Gross Margin22,550  123,516  21,453  
Regulatory Rider Expenses*1,357  4,816  632  
Utility Margin**$21,193  $118,700  $20,821  

Utility Margin:
Residential$10,560  $73,061  $10,754  
Commercial & Industrial10,209  44,317  9,696  
Regulatory Rider Expenses*424  1,322  371  
Utility Margin**$21,193  $118,700  $20,821  
Degree Days11  3,005  25  

*Represents expenses for which there is a corresponding credit in operating revenues.  Therefore, such recoveries have no impact on ETG's financial results.

**Utility Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure and is further defined under the caption "Utility Margin" above. The definition of Utility Margin is the same for the Utilities.

***Three and nine month period results for 2018 for ETG are the same since the Acquisition closed July 1, 2018.

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As ETG was acquired on July 1, 2018, the activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 is the same (see Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). ETG's business consists of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in northern and central New Jersey. ETG's operating revenues of $30.6 million and $215.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and $29.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 consist of firm sales and transportation, as well as interruptible sales and transportation. ETG does not have any off-system sales. The Utility Margin at ETG of $21.2 million and $118.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and $20.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 is considered a non-GAAP measure and calculated the same as SJG as discussed under "Utility Margin" above. Increases in operating revenues and utility margin for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018 was due to customer growth.

ELK Utility Operations:

The activities of ELK utility operations are not material to SJI's financial results.

Nonutility:

Operating Revenues - Energy Group

Combined revenues for Energy Group, net of intercompany transactions, decreased $45.1 million, or 22.4%, to $156.7 million, and decreased $90.3 million, or 14.9%, to $513.9 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows:

Revenues from wholesale energy operations at SJRG, net of intercompany transactions, increased $1.3 million to $135.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. The main driver was the change in unrealized gains and losses recorded on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, which is excluded for Economic Earnings and represented a total increase of $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Partially offsetting this increase was an overall decrease in sales during the three months ended September 30, 2019 due to maintenance at several electric generation facilities for which SJRG has gas supply contracts.

Revenues from wholesale energy operations at SJRG, net of intercompany transactions, increased $60.8 million to $452.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Revenues earned on gas supply contracts with electric generation facilities increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018 primarily due to three contracts that began operations in the second quarter of 2018. Partially offsetting this increase was an overall decrease in sales, specifically compared to the first two weeks of January 2018 due to market conditions during that time, along with maintenance at several electric generation facilities in the third quarter as noted above. Also contributing was the change in unrealized gains and losses recorded on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, which is excluded for Economic Earnings and represented a total decrease of $21.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, revenues and expenses related to the energy trading activities of the wholesale energy operations at SJRG are presented on a net basis in Operating Revenues – Nonutility on the condensed consolidated income statement.

The retail gas operations at SJE were sold November 30, 2018. As a result, the Company recorded no revenues from this business during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to revenues, net of intercompany transactions, of $17.7 million and $79.1 million for the same periods in the prior year.

Revenues from retail electric operations at SJE, net of intercompany transactions, decreased $28.6 million to $20.9 million, and decreased $72.0 million to $61.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to lower average LMP per megawatt hour and lower overall sales volumes. Also contributing to the decrease was the change in unrealized gains and losses recorded on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, which is excluded for Economic Earnings and represented a total decrease of $0.1 million and $3.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018.

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SJE uses forward financial contracts to mitigate commodity price risk on fixed price electric contracts. In accordance with GAAP, the forward financial contracts are recorded at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in earnings in the period of change. The related customer contracts are not considered derivatives and, therefore, are not recorded in earnings until the electricity is delivered. As a result, earnings are subject to volatility as the market price of the forward financial contracts change, even when the underlying hedged value of the customer contract is unchanged. Over time, gains or losses on the sale of the fixed price electric under contract will be offset by losses or gains on the forward financial contracts, resulting in the realization of the profit margin expected when the transactions were initiated. The retail electric operations at SJE serve both fixed and market-priced customers.

Operating Revenues - Energy Services
Combined revenues for Energy Services, net of intercompany transactions, decreased $3.1 million, or 20.4%, to $12.1 million, and decreased $16.8 million, or 30.6%, to $38.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows:
Revenues from on-site energy production at Marina, net of intercompany transactions, decreased $3.3 million to $11.4 million and decreased $17.1 million to $36.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to less SREC revenue in 2019 as a result of the sale of solar assets to a third party buyer (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

The change in revenues from appliance service operations at SJESP, net of intercompany transactions, was not significant.

Gross Margin - Nonutility

Gross margin for the nonutility businesses is defined as revenue less all costs that are directly related to the production, sale and delivery of SJI’s products and services. These costs primarily include natural gas and electric commodity costs as well as certain payroll and related benefits. On the condensed consolidated statements of income, revenue is reflected in Operating Revenues - Nonutility and the costs are reflected in Cost of Sales - Nonutility. As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, revenues and expenses related to the energy trading activities of the wholesale energy operations at SJRG are presented on a net basis in Operating Revenues - Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Gross margin for our nonutility business totaled $4.7 million and $25.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Gross margin is broken out between Energy Group and Energy Services, which are defined as categories of segments in Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Gross Margin - Energy Group

Combined gross margins for Energy Group increased $0.4 million to a loss of $5.1 million and decreased $76.0 million to a loss of $6.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows:

Gross margin from the wholesale energy operations at SJRG increased $3.2 million to a loss of $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018, The main driver for the overall increase was the change in unrealized gains and losses recorded on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, which is excluded for Economic Earnings and represented a total increase of $6.7 million. This was partially offset with lower margins on daily energy trading activities.

Gross margin from the wholesale energy operations at SJRG decreased $67.8 million to a loss of $5.6 million primarily due to lower margins on daily energy trading activities and an overall decrease in sales as noted under "Operating Revenues-Energy Group" above. Also contributing was the change in unrealized gains and losses recorded on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, which is excluded for Economic Earnings and represented a total decrease of $21.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018.

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The wholesale energy operations at SJRG are expected to continue to add incremental margin from marketing and related opportunities in the Marcellus region, capitalizing on its established presence in the area. Future margins could fluctuate significantly due to the volatile nature of wholesale gas prices.

The retail gas operations at SJE were sold November 30, 2018. As a result, the Company recorded no margin from this business during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to $2.3 million and $2.9 million for the same periods in the prior year.

Gross margin from SJE’s retail electric operations decreased $0.6 million to $0.8 million, and decreased $5.3 million to a loss of $1.2 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to the change in unrealized gains and losses recorded on forward financial contracts due to price volatility, which is excluded for Economic Earnings and represented a total decrease of $0.1 million and $3.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. Also contributing to the comparative period decreases is overall lower sales volumes.

Gross Margin - Energy Services
Combined gross margins for Energy Services decreased $2.8 million to $9.8 million and decreased $24.1 million to $32.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. The significant drivers for the overall change were as follows:
Gross margin from on-site energy production at Marina decreased $2.8 million to $9.3 million, and decreased $24.2 million to $30.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to less SREC revenue in 2019 as a result of the sale of solar assets to a third party buyer (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

The change in gross margin from appliance service operations at SJESP was not significant.

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Operating Expenses - All Segments:

A summary of net changes in operations expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, follows (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 vs. 2018
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 vs. 2018
SJI Utilities:
   SJG Utility Operations$1,319  $(1,028) 
   ETG Utility Operations(14,546) 21,293  
   ELK Utility Operations(169) 855  
        Subtotal SJI Utilities(13,396) 21,120  
Nonutility:   
Energy Group:
   Wholesale Energy Operations(337) (1,259) 
   Retail Gas and Other Operations(1,935) (6,924) 
   Retail Electric Operations276  842  
      Subtotal Energy Group(1,996) (7,341) 
Energy Services:
   On-Site Energy Production(1,203) (7,598) 
   Appliance Service Operations(803) (831) 
Subtotal Energy Services(2,006) (8,429) 
     Total Nonutility(4,002) (15,770) 
Midstream(284) (213) 
Corporate & Services and Intercompany Eliminations(2,562) (10,998) 
Total Operations Expense$(20,244) $(5,861) 

Operations Expense

In connection with the Acquisition, SJI consolidated the accounts of ETG and ELK utility operations beginning July 1, 2018 (see Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements), contributing an increase to Operations Expenses of $36.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase to Operations Expense for the first six months of 2019 was partially offset by a $14.5 million decrease in Operations Expense at ETG for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared with the same period in 2018, which was primarily due to credits issued to ETG customers during the three months ended September 30, 2018 that were required as part of the Acquisition that did not recur in 2019.

SJG utility operations expense increased $1.3 million and decreased $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. The three month comparative period increase was primarily due to higher expenses in various areas, including those associated with corporate support, governance and compliance costs. The nine month comparative period decrease was primarily due to the operation of SJG’s CLEP and EEP, which experienced an aggregate net decrease. Such costs are recovered on a dollar-for-dollar basis; therefore, SJG experienced an offsetting decrease in revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared with the same period in the prior year. Partially offsetting this decrease was higher expenses in various areas as noted above.

Nonutility operations expense decreased $4.0 million and $15.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to consulting and legal costs related to the sale of Marina's solar assets to a third-party buyer that were incurred in 2018 that did not recur in 2019, along with no expenses at the retail gas segment during 2019 resulting from the sale of the SJE gas business during the fourth quarter of 2018 as well as lower legal fees incurred at the wholesale energy operations at SJRG from an unfavorable court ruling related to a pricing dispute between SJRG and a supplier (see Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

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Maintenance - Maintenance expense increased $0.5 million and $5.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. This was primarily due to increased maintenance of services activity and higher levels of RAC amortization, both at SJG. This increase in RAC-related expenses does not affect earnings, as SJG recognizes an offsetting amount in revenues. Also contributing to the nine month comparative period increase was the results of ETG and ELK for the first six months of 2019, which totaled $3.8 million of maintenance expense during that period.

Depreciation - Depreciation increased $2.6 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to the impact of consolidating the accounts of ETG and ELK for the first six months of 2019, along with increased investment in property, plant and equipment by the gas utility operations of SJG and ETG. This was partially offset by reduced depreciation expense at Marina as a result of the solar assets either being sold or classified as held for sale (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

Energy and Other Taxes - The change in energy and other taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 was not significant. Energy and other taxes increased $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, of which ETG and ELK contributed the majority of the increase.

Net Gain on Sales of Assets - SJI recorded $2.3 million and $3.3 million of net gains on the sale of assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. These net gains were related to the sale of seven solar projects which were part of a series of agreements whereby Marina agreed to sell its portfolio of solar energy assets to a third-party buyer, as well as the sale of a separate solar project during the third quarter of 2019 (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). There were no such net gains related to the sale of assets in the comparative periods of 2018.

Other Income and Expense - The change in other income and expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 was not significant. Other income and expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 decreased $2.9 million compared to the same period in 2018 primarily due to lower AFUDC income at SJG.

Interest Charges – Interest charges increased $2.3 million and $25.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to interest incurred on higher amounts of long-term debt outstanding at SJI and SJG, including financing for the Acquisition.

Income Taxes  Income tax expense increased $5.7 million and $21.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018. For the three month comparative period, the Company experienced a lower loss before income taxes compared to the prior year period. For the nine month comparative period, the Company had income before income taxes of $41.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a loss before income taxes of $44.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies The change in equity in earnings of affiliated companies for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018 was not significant.

Discontinued Operations The results are primarily comprised of environmental remediation and product liability litigation associated with previously disposed of businesses.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

Liquidity needs are driven by factors that include natural gas commodity prices; the impact of weather on customer bills; lags in fully collecting gas costs from customers under the BGSS charge and other regulatory clauses, settlement of legal matters, and environmental remediation expenditures through the RAC; working capital needs of SJI's energy trading and marketing activities; the timing of construction and remediation expenditures and related permanent financings; the timing of equity contributions to unconsolidated affiliates; mandated tax payment dates; both discretionary and required repayments of long-term debt; and the amounts and timing of dividend payments.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities — Liquidity needs are first met with net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $121.4 million and $173.4 million in the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities varies from year-to-year primarily due to the impact of weather on customer demand and related gas purchases, customer usage factors related to conservation efforts and the price of the natural gas commodity, inventory utilization, and gas cost recoveries. Operating activities in the first nine months of 2019 produced less net cash than the same period in 2018, primarily due to SJRG's cash payment related to a legal proceeding of a pricing dispute during the third quarter of 2019 (see Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

Cash Flows from Investing Activities — SJI has a continuing need for cash resources and capital, primarily to invest in new and replacement facilities and equipment. Net cash outflows from investing activities, which are primarily construction projects, for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 amounted to $327.5 million and $2.0 billion, respectively. The high amount of net cash outflows from investing activities for the first nine months of 2018 was due to cash paid for the ETG and ELK Acquisition (see Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). We estimate the cash outflows for investing activities, net of refinancings and returns/advances on investments from affiliates, for fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021 at SJI to be approximately $360.7 million, $629.5 million and $462.2 million, respectively. The high level of investing activities for 2019, 2020 and 2021 is due to the accelerated infrastructure investment programs at SJG, the capital expenditures of ETG and ELK (post-Acquisition) and projected SJI Midstream investments, net of projected returns, in 2019 through 2021. SJI expects to use short-term borrowings under lines of credit from commercial banks and a commercial paper program to finance these investing activities as incurred. From time to time, SJI may refinance the short-term debt with long-term debt.

Other key investing activities of SJI during the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

SJI received approximately $26.4 million during the first nine months of 2019 from the sale of certain solar assets. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

During the first nine months of 2019, SJI received $15.6 million as an adjustment to the purchase price related to the Acquisition. See Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, SJI paid $4.0 million to acquire AEP (see Note 17 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, SJI received $1.7 million in insurance proceeds.

During the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, SJI made net investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $6.0 million and $8.2 million, respectively.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, SJI paid $11.4 million to enter into a AMA. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities — Short-term borrowings from the commercial paper program and lines of credit from commercial banks are used to supplement cash flows from operations, to support working capital needs and to finance capital expenditures and acquisitions as incurred. From time to time, short-term debt incurred to finance capital expenditures is refinanced with long-term debt.


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Credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 2019 were as follows (in thousands):

CompanyTotal FacilityUsageAvailable LiquidityExpiration Date
SJI:    
SJI Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility$500,000  $352,400  (A)$147,600  August 2022
Revolving Credit Facility50,000  50,000  —  September 2020
Term Loan Credit Agreement100,000  100,000  —  September 2020
Total SJI650,000  502,400  147,600   
SJG:
Commercial Paper Program/Revolving Credit Facility200,000  176,000  (B)24,000  August 2022
Uncommitted Bank Line10,000  —  10,000  September 2020
Total SJG210,000  176,000  34,000  
ETG/ELK:
ETG/ELK Revolving Credit Facility200,000  145,300  (C)54,700  June 2021
Total$1,060,000  $823,700  $236,300  

(A) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $9.6 million.
(B) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $0.8 million.
(C) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $1.0 million.

In June 2019, SJI entered into an amendment to its Five Year Revolving Credit Agreement ("Credit Agreement"), expiring in August 2022, that increased by $100.0 million the amount SJI can borrow under the Credit Agreement in the form of revolving loans from a total aggregate amount of $400.0 million to $500.0 million. In addition, as part of the total $500.0 million extension of credit, the Credit Agreement provides for swingline loans (in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $50.0 million ) and letters of credit (in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $200.0 million), each at the applicable interest rates specified in the Credit Agreement. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Company may increase the revolving credit facility up to a maximum aggregate amount of $100.0 million (for a total facility of up to $600.0 million), although no lender is obligated to increase its commitment.

On September 23, 2019, SJI entered into an unsecured $100.0 million term loan credit agreement. The entire amount was borrowed on September 23, 2019. The maturity date of the term loan is September 18, 2020. Any amounts repaid prior to the maturity date cannot be reborrowed. The term loan bears interest at a variable base rate or a variable LIBOR rate, at the Company’s election.

SJI (as a guarantor to ELK's obligation under this revolving credit agreement) and ETG and ELK (as Borrowers) have a $200.0 million, two-year revolving credit agreement with several lenders. The revolving credit agreement provides for the extension of credit to the Borrowers in a total aggregate amount of $200.0 million ($175.0 million for ETG; $25.0 million for ELK). In June 2019, this revolving credit agreement was amended to add SJIU as an additional Borrower and to extend the termination date from June 2020 to June 2021. See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Utilities' facilities are restricted as to use and availability specifically to the respective Utilities; however, if necessary, the SJI facilities can also be used to support liquidity needs of the Utilities. All committed facilities contain one financial covenant limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization of the applicable borrowers (as defined in the respective credit agreements), measured on a quarterly basis. SJI and the Utilities were in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2019. Borrowings under these credit facilities are at market rates.

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SJI's weighted average interest rate on these borrowings (inclusive of SJG, ETG and ELK), which changes daily, was 3.00% and 2.68% at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. SJG's weighted average interest rate on these borrowings, which changes daily, was 2.39% and 2.42% at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

SJI's average borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities (inclusive of SJG, ETG and ELK), not including letters of credit, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $487.8 million and $258.8 million, respectively. The maximum amounts outstanding under these credit facilities, not including letters of credit, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $882.7 million and $516.9 million, respectively.

SJG's average borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $96.2 million and $67.9 million, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding under its credit facilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $175.3 million and $141.1 million, respectively.

Based upon the existing credit facilities and a regular dialogue with our banks, we believe there will continue to be sufficient credit available to meet our business’ future liquidity needs.

The SJI SJG, and ETG/ELK principal credit facilities are provided by a syndicate of banks. The NPA for Senior Unsecured Notes issued by SJI contains a financial covenant limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the respective NPA or credit agreement) to not more than 0.70 to 1, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. For SJI, the equity units issued in 2018 are treated as equity (as opposed to how they are classified on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, as long term debt) for purposes of the covenant calculation. SJI and SJG were in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2019. However, one SJG bank facility still contains a financial covenant limiting the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the respective credit agreement) to not more than 0.65 to 1 measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. As a result, SJG must ensure that the ratio of indebtedness to total capitalization (as defined in the respective credit agreement) does not exceed 0.65 to 1, as measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. SJG was in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2019.

SJG has a commercial paper program under which SJG may issue short-term, unsecured promissory notes to qualified investors up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $200.0 million. The notes have fixed maturities which vary by note, but may not exceed 270 days from the date of issue. Proceeds from the notes are used for general corporate purposes. SJG uses the commercial paper program in tandem with its $200.0 million revolving credit facility and does not expect the principal amount of borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program and the credit facility at any time to exceed an aggregate of $200.0 million. In June 2019, the revolving credit agreement was amended to add SJIU as an additional Borrower.

SJI supplements its operating cash flow, commercial paper program and credit lines with both debt and equity capital. Over the years, SJG has used long-term debt, primarily in the form of First Mortgage Bonds and MTN's, secured by the same pool of utility assets, to finance its long-term borrowing needs. These needs are primarily capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment.

2019 Activity:

Equity Forward Sale Agreement:

On January 15, 2019, SJI settled its equity forward sale agreement by physically delivering the remaining 6,779,661 shares of common stock and receiving net cash proceeds of approximately $189.0 million. The forward price used to determine cash proceeds received by SJI at settlement was calculated based on the initial forward sale price, as adjusted for underwriting fees, interest rate adjustments as specified in the equity forward agreement and any dividends paid on our common stock during the forward period. See Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Debt Issuances:

SJI offered and sold $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079. The total net cash proceeds, inclusive of a debt discount of $5.3 million, were $194.7 million.

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ETG entered into a Bond Purchase Agreement which provides for the issuance of a series of first mortgage bonds in an aggregate principal amount of $145.0 million, in four Tranches, as follows: (a) 2.84% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2019A-1, due September 27, 2029 in the aggregate principal amount of $40.0 million, which were issued on September 27, 2019; (b) 2.84% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2019A-2, due October 29, 2029 in the aggregate principal amount of $35.0 million, which were issued on October 29, 2019 (see Note 20 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).; (c) 2.94% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2019A-3, due November 26, 2031 in the aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million; and (d) 2.94% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2019A-4, due December 27, 2031 in the aggregate principal amount of $45.0 million. The Series 2019A-3 and Series 2019A-4 First Mortgage Bonds are expected to be issued in November and December 2019, respectively.

SJG issued $10.0 million of debt by drawing on its $400.0 million term loan credit agreement. All loans under this credit agreement are due and payable in April 2020; as such, the issuance amount is recorded in current portion of long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Debt Pay downs:

SJI provided four Notices of Optional Prepayment to the holders of its Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series 2018D, due June 20, 2019 of the Company’s intent to prepay the $475.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding. As a result of these notices, the Company has repaid the $475.0 million aggregate principal amount in full.

SJI paid off the $60.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 3.30% Senior Notes, Series 2014A-1, due June 26, 2019, and paid off the $40.0 million principal amount outstanding on its Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series 2014B-1, due June 26, 2019.

SJI paid off the $30.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 3.30% Senior Notes, Series 2014A-2, due August 15, 2019.

SJI paid off the $50.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 3.30% Senior Notes, Series 2014A-3, due September 26, 2019, and paid off the $60.0 million principal amount outstanding on its Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series 2014B-2, due September 26, 2019.

SJG paid off the $10.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 5.587% First Mortgage Bond due August 1, 2019.

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt - See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DRP - See Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

SJI’s capital structure was as follows:
 As of September 30, 2019As of December 31, 2018
Equity30.9 %28.9 %
Long-Term Debt51.4 %64.9 %
Short-Term Debt17.7 %6.2 %
Total100.0 %100.0 %

SJI has paid dividends on its common stock for 68 consecutive years and has increased that dividend each year for the last 20 years.  SJI currently seeks to grow that dividend consistent with earnings growth while targeting a payout ratio of between 55% and 65% of Economic Earnings. In setting the dividend rate, the Board of Directors of SJI considers future earnings expectations, payout ratio, and dividend yield relative to those at peer companies, as well as returns available on other income-oriented investments. However, there can be no assurance that SJI will be able to continue to increase the dividend, meet the targeted payout ratio or pay a dividend at all in the future.


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Environmental Remediation - Costs for remediation projects, net of recoveries from ratepayers, for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 amounted to net cash outflows of $35.7 million and $40.6 million, respectively. The amounts for the first nine months of 2019 include environmental remediation liabilities of ETG associated with six former manufactured gas plant sites in New Jersey which are recoverable from customers through rate mechanisms approved by the BPU. Total net cash outflows for remediation projects are expected to be $43.9 million, $51.6 million and $84.9 million for 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively.  As discussed in Notes 10 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, certain environmental costs are subject to recovery from ratepayers.

Standby Letters of Credit - See Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Contractual Obligations - There were no significant changes to SJI’s contractual obligations described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the following:

RC Cape May Holdings, LLC has communicated to SJG that it no longer intends to proceed with a project to re-power the former BL England facility with natural gas. The proposed project was approved by the BPU in 2015 and the New Jersey Pinelands Commission in 2017, and would have supplied natural gas to this facility as well as provided a secondary supply of natural gas to customers in Atlantic and Cape May counties. SJG remains committed to meeting the vitally important needs of residents and businesses in these counties and is exploring other alternatives.

$475.0 million decrease in long-term debt (excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts), which decreased due to net pay downs of $725.0 million that occurred in 2019, partially offset with $250.0 million of debt issuances as discussed under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" above (also see Note 14 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). Also resulting from these pay downs was an overall decrease in future interest payments.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements An off-balance sheet arrangement is any contractual arrangement involving an unconsolidated entity under which SJI has either made guarantees, or has certain other interests or obligations.

See "Guarantees" in Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more detail.

Notes Receivable-Affiliates - See Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Pending Litigation — SJI and SJG are subject to claims, actions and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. See Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more detail on these claims, including information on a court decision issued against SJG and SJRG on August 6, 2019 related to an ongoing pricing dispute on two long-term gas supply contracts. As a result of this court decision, SJI made a payment of $59.3 million in September 2019, while SJG made a payment of $22.9 million in October 2019 (see Note 20 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

PennEast - Midstream has a 20% investment in PennEast, which is planning to construct an approximately 118-mile natural gas pipeline that will extend from Northeastern Pennsylvania into New Jersey. On September 10, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that PennEast does not have eminent domain authority over NJ state-owned lands. In October 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection denied and closed PennEast’s application for several permits without prejudice, citing the Third Circuit Court decision. On November 5, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied PennEast's petition for rehearing en banc. PennEast management remains committed to pursuing the project and intends to pursue all available options to challenge the court’s decision. SJI, along with the other partners, are intending to contribute to the project. As a result of the court decision, we evaluated our investment in the PennEast project for an other-than-temporary impairment. At this time, we believe we do not have an other-than-temporary impairment and have not recorded any impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of our investment. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY

This section of Management’s Discussion focuses on SJG for the reported periods. In many cases, explanations and disclosures for both SJI and SJG are substantially the same or specific disclosures for SJG are included in the Management's Discussion for SJI.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

The results of operations for the SJG utility operations are described in detail above; therefore, this section primarily focuses on statistical information and other information that is not discussed in the results of operations under South Jersey Industries, Inc. Refer to the section entitled “Results of Operations - SJG Utility Operations” for a detailed discussion of the results of operations for SJG.

The following table summarizes the composition of selected gas utility throughput for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, (in thousands):

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019201820192018
Utility Throughput – dts:
Firm Sales -
Residential1,429  1,395  16,937  17,447  
Commercial627  603  4,614  4,223  
Industrial37  50  296  324  
Cogeneration & Electric Generation588  738  727  1,420  
Firm Transportation -
Residential63  71  814  1,098  
Commercial654  673  4,327  4,986  
Industrial2,161  2,260  7,141  7,598  
Cogeneration & Electric Generation1,523  1,698  3,890  3,877  
Total Firm Throughput7,082  7,488  38,746  40,973  
Interruptible Sales—    17  
Interruptible Transportation216  199  763  733  
Off-System Sales2,547  1,153  10,088  9,030  
Capacity Release27,988  26,973  70,222  68,553  
Total Throughput - Utility37,833  35,820  119,825  119,306  

Throughput – Gas Utility Operations - Total gas throughput increased 2.7 MMdts for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with the same period in 2018. This increase was realized primarily in combined throughput in Capacity Release and OSS which increased 3.0 MMdts during the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared with the same period in 2018. Offsetting the three month comparative was a 0.4 MMdts decrease in total firm throughput.

Total gas throughput increased 0.5 MMdts, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared with the same period in 2018, primarily due to an increase in combined Capacity Release and OSS, offset by a decrease in firm throughput. Total firm throughput decreased 2.2 MMdts for the nine month period primarily due to the warmer weather. Total combined Capacity Release and OSS increased 2.7 MMdts for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to the warm weather making more pipeline capacity available for Capacity Release and OSS.

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CIP - The effects of the CIP on SJG's net income and the associated weather comparisons are as follows (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019201820192018
Net Income Impact:    
CIP – Weather Related$—  $—  $5.0  $0.3  
CIP – Usage Related(0.9) (0.9) (2.1) (4.7) 
Total Net Income Impact$(0.9) $(0.9) $2.9  $(4.4) 
Weather Compared to 20-Year Average48.4% Colder  27.4% Colder  269.6% Colder  176.9% Colder  
Weather Compared to Prior Year62.0% Colder  75.6% Warmer  4.3% Warmer  13.0% Colder  

Operating Revenues & Margin - See SJI's Management Discussion section above.

Operating Expenses - A summary of changes in operating expenses for SJG is as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 vs. 2018
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 vs. 2018
Operations1,319  $(1,028) 
Maintenance786  $2,261  
Depreciation1,695  $4,720  
Energy and Other Taxes171  $1,561  

Operations - See SJI's Management Discussion section above.

Maintenance - See SJI's Management Discussion section above.

Depreciation - Depreciation expense increased $1.7 million and $4.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to New Jersey's infrastructure improvement efforts, which included the approval of SJG's AIRP and SHARP, in addition to significant investment in new technology systems.

Energy and Other Taxes - Energy and Other Taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $0.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to real estate taxes related to SJG's Atlantic City headquarters.

Other Income and Expense - Other Income and Expense decreased $1.3 million and $2.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to lower AFUDC income.

Interest Charges – Interest charges increased $0.7 million and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2018, primarily due to higher amounts of long-term debt outstanding.

Income Taxes  Income tax expense generally fluctuates as income before taxes changes. Minor variations will occur period to period as a result of effective tax rate adjustments.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

Liquidity and capital resources for SJG are substantially covered in the Management’s Discussion of SJI (except for the items and transactions that relate to SJI and its nonutility subsidiaries). Those explanations are incorporated by reference into this discussion.

Liquidity needs for SJG are driven by factors that include natural gas commodity prices; the impact of weather on customer bills; lags in fully collecting gas costs from customers under the BGSS charge, settlement of legal matters, and environmental remediation expenditures through the RAC; the timing of construction and remediation expenditures and related permanent financings; mandated tax payment dates; both discretionary and required repayments of long-term debt; and the amounts and timing of dividend payments.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities - Liquidity needs are first met with net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $114.5 million and $86.8 million in the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities varies from year-to-year primarily due to the impact of weather on customer demand and related gas purchases, customer usage factors related to conversion efforts and the price of the natural gas commodity, inventory utilization, and gas cost recoveries. Operating activities in the first nine months of 2019 produced more net cash than the same period in 2018, primarily due to higher customer collections and improvements in working capital.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities - SJG has a continuing need for cash resources for capital expenditures, primarily to invest in new and replacement facilities and equipment. SJG estimates the net cash outflows for capital expenditures for fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021 to be approximately $269.7 million, $285.1 million and $259.1 million, respectively. For capital expenditures, including those under the AIRP and SHARP, SJG expects to use short-term borrowings under both its commercial paper program and lines of credit from commercial banks to finance capital expenditures as incurred. From time to time, SJG may refinance the short-term debt incurred to support capital expenditures with long-term debt.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities - SJG supplements its operating cash flow and credit lines with both debt and equity capital. Over the years, SJG has used long-term debt, primarily in the form of First Mortgage Bonds and MTN's, secured by the same pool of utility assets, to finance its long-term borrowing needs. These needs are primarily capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment.

As noted above, SJG issued $10.0 million of debt by drawing on its $400.0 million term loan credit agreement. SJG paid off the $10.0 million principal amount outstanding on its 5.587% First Mortgage Bond due August 1, 2019.

SJI did not contribute any equity to SJG during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 or 2018.

SJG’s capital structure was as follows:

 As of September 30, 2019As of December 31, 2018
Common Equity50.0 %50.2 %
Long-Term Debt41.8 %44.5 %
Short-Term Debt8.2 %5.3 %
Total100.0 %100.0 %



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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Costs for remediation projects, net of recoveries from ratepayers, for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018 amounted to net cash outflows of $29.6 million and $40.5 million, respectively. Total net cash outflows for remediation projects are expected to be $33.6 million, $31.3 million and $45.5 million for 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. As discussed in Notes 10 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, certain environmental costs are subject to recovery from ratepayers.

SJG has certain commitments for both pipeline capacity and gas supply for which SJG pays fees regardless of usage. Those commitments, as of September 30, 2019, averaged $81.8 million annually and totaled $460.6 million over the contracts’ lives.  Approximately 31% of the financial commitments under these contracts expire during the next five years. SJG expects to renew each of these contracts under renewal provisions as provided in each contract. SJG recovers all such prudently incurred fees through rates via the BGSS.

Pending Litigation - See SJG's disclosure in the Commitments and Contingencies section of SJI's Management Discussion above, including information on a court decision issued against SJG on August 6, 2019 related to an ongoing pricing dispute on two long-term gas supply contracts. As a result of this court decision, SJG made a payment of $22.9 million in October 2019 (see Note 20 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

Contractual Cash Obligations There were no significant changes to SJG's contractual obligations described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements - SJG has no off-balance sheet arrangements.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

SJI:

Commodity Market Risks — Certain SJI subsidiaries, including SJG, are involved in buying, selling, transporting and storing natural gas, and buying and selling retail electricity, for their own accounts as well as managing these activities for third parties. These subsidiaries are subject to market risk due to price fluctuations. To hedge against this risk, SJI enters into a variety of physical and financial transactions including forward contracts, swaps, futures and options agreements. To manage these transactions, SJI has a well-defined risk management policy approved by SJI's Board of Directors that includes volumetric and monetary limits. Management reviews reports detailing activity daily. Generally, the derivative activities described above are entered into for risk management purposes.

As part of its gas purchasing strategy, SJG and ETG use financial contracts to hedge against forward price risk. These contracts are recoverable through SJG's and ETG's BGSS, subject to BPU approval.

SJRG manages risk for its own portfolio by entering into the types of transactions noted above. The retail electric operations of SJE use forward physical and financial contracts to mitigate commodity price risk on fixed price electric contracts. It is management's policy, to the extent practical, within predetermined risk management policy guidelines, to have limited unmatched positions on a deal or portfolio basis while conducting these activities. As a result of holding open positions to a minimal level, the economic impact of changes in value of a particular transaction is substantially offset by an opposite change in the related hedge transaction.

SJI has entered into certain contracts to buy, sell, and transport natural gas and to buy and sell retail electricity. SJI recorded net pre-tax unrealized (losses) gains of $(6.2) million and $(11.2) million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $(18.4) million and $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which are included with realized (losses) gains in Operating Revenues - Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statements of income. 

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The fair value and maturity of these energy-related contracts determined under the mark-to-market method as of September 30, 2019 is as follows (in thousands):

Assets    
Source of Fair ValueMaturity
 < 1 Year
Maturity
 1 -3 Years
Maturity
Beyond 3 Years
Total
Prices actively quoted$10,161  $98  $ $10,262  
Prices provided by other external sources15,890  4,155  185  20,230  
Prices based on internal models or other valuation methods20,656  4,938  228  25,822  
Total$46,707  $9,191  $416  $56,314  
Liabilities    
Source of Fair ValueMaturity
 <1 Year
Maturity
1 -3 Years
Maturity
Beyond 3 Years
Total
Prices actively quoted$18,441  $3,888  $36  $22,365  
Prices provided by other external sources11,324  166  649  12,139  
Prices based on internal models or other valuation methods10,887  2,937  137  13,961  
Total$40,652  $6,991  $822  $48,465  

NYMEX is the primary national commodities exchange on which natural gas is traded. Volumes of our NYMEX contracts included in the table above under "Prices actively quoted" are 50.3 MMdts with a weighted average settlement price of $2.68 per dt.
Basis represents the differential to the NYMEX natural gas futures contract for delivering gas to a specific location. Volumes of our basis contracts, along with volumes of our discounted index related purchase and sales contracts, included in the table above under "Prices provided by other external sources" and "Prices based on internal models or other valuation methods" are 32.1 MMdts with a weighted average settlement price of $(0.42) per dt.
Fixed Price Gas Daily represents the price of a NYMEX natural gas futures contract adjusted for the difference in price for delivering the gas at another location. Volumes of our Fixed Price Gas Daily contracts included in the table above under "Prices provided by other external sources" are 54.3 MMdts with a weighted average settlement price of $2.02 per dt.
Volumes of electric included in the table above under "Prices based on internal models or other valuation methods" are 0.1 MMmwh with a weighted average settlement price of $32.17 per mwh.

A reconciliation of SJI’s estimated net fair value of energy-related derivatives follows (in thousands):

Net Derivatives — Energy Related Assets, January 1, 2019$29,800  
Contracts Settled During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019, Net(26,201) 
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net4,250  
  
Net Derivatives — Energy Related Assets, September 30, 2019$7,849  



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Interest Rate Risk — Our exposure to interest-rate risk relates to short-term and long-term variable-rate borrowings. Variable-rate debt outstanding, including short-term and long-term debt, at September 30, 2019 was $1.10 billion and averaged $985.7 million during the first nine months of 2019. A hypothetical 100 basis point (1%) increase in interest rates on our average variable-rate debt outstanding would result in a $7.3 million increase in our annual interest expense, net of tax. The 100 basis point increase was chosen for illustrative purposes, as it provides a simple basis for calculating the impact of interest rate changes under a variety of interest rate scenarios. Over the past five years, the change in basis points (b.p.) of our average monthly interest rates from the beginning to end of each year was as follows: 2018 - 91 b.p. increase; 2017 - 82 b.p. increase; 2016 - 47 b.p. increase; 2015 - 14 b.p. increase; and 2014 - 1 b.p. decrease. At September 30, 2019, our average interest rate on variable-rate debt was 2.99%.

We typically issue long-term debt either at fixed rates or use interest rate derivatives to limit our exposure to changes in interest rates on variable rate, long-term debt. As of September 30, 2019, the interest costs on $2.12 billion of our long-term debt (including current portion) was either at a fixed rate or hedged via an interest rate derivative.

As of September 30, 2019, SJI’s active interest rate swaps were as follows:

Notional AmountFixed Interest RateStart DateMaturityObligor
$20,000,000  3.049%  3/15/20173/15/2027SJI
$20,000,000  3.049%  3/15/20173/15/2027SJI
$10,000,000  3.049%  3/15/20173/15/2027SJI
$12,500,000  3.530%  12/1/20062/1/2036SJG
$12,500,000  3.430%  12/1/20062/1/2036SJG

Credit Risk - As of September 30, 2019, SJI had approximately $17.3 million, or 30.7%, of the current and noncurrent Derivatives – Energy Related Assets transacted with two counterparties. These counterparties are investment-grade rated.

As of September 30, 2019, SJRG had $61.7 million of Accounts Receivable under sales contracts. Of that total, 23.8% were with regulated utilities or companies rated investment-grade or guaranteed by an investment-grade-rated parent or were with companies where we have a collateral arrangement or insurance coverage. The remainder of the Accounts Receivable were within approved credit limits.

SJG:

The fair value and maturity of SJG's energy trading and hedging contracts determined using mark-to-market accounting as of September 30, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):

Assets   
Source of Fair ValueMaturity
< 1 Year
Maturity
1 - 3 Years
Total
Prices actively quoted$4,914  $15  $4,929  
Prices provided by other external sources17  —  17  
Prices based on internal models or other valuable methods8,947  —  8,947  
Total$13,878  $15  $13,893  

Liabilities   
 MaturityMaturity 
Source of Fair Value< 1 Year1 - 3 YearsTotal
Prices actively quoted$5,680  $244  $5,924  
Prices provided by other external sources1,356  —  1,356  
Prices based on internal models or other valuable methods706  —  706  
Total$7,742  $244  $7,986  

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Contracted volumes of SJG's NYMEX contracts are 12.5 MMdts with a weighted-average settlement price of $2.65 per dt. Contracted volumes of SJG's Basis contracts are 0.1 MMdts with a weighted-average settlement price of $0.40 per dt.

A reconciliation of SJG's estimated net fair value of energy-related derivatives follows (in thousands):
Net Derivatives — Energy Related Assets, January 1, 2019$3,290  
Contracts Settled During the Nine Months ended September 30, 2019, Net(3,266) 
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net5,883  
Net Derivatives — Energy Related Assets, September 30, 2019$5,907  

Interest Rate Risk - SJG's exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to variable-rate borrowings. Variable-rate debt, including both short-term and long-term debt outstanding at September 30, 2019, was $495.2 million and averaged $407.8 million during the first nine months of 2019. A hypothetical 100 basis point (1%) increase in interest rates on SJG's average variable-rate debt outstanding would result in a $3.0 million increase in SJG's annual interest expense, net of tax. The 100 basis point increase was chosen for illustrative purposes, as it provides a simple basis for calculating the impact of interest rate changes under a variety of interest rate scenarios. Over the past five years, the change in basis points (b.p.) of SJG's average monthly interest rates from the beginning to end of each year was as follows: 2018 - 91 b.p. increase; 2017 - 91 b.p. increase; 2016 - 19 b.p. increase; 2015 - 20 b.p. increase; and 2014 - 32 b.p. increase. As of September 30, 2019, SJG's average interest rate on variable-rate debt was 2.76%.

SJG typically issues long-term debt either at fixed rates or uses interest rate derivatives to limit exposure to changes in interest rates on variable-rate, long-term debt. As of September 30, 2019, the interest costs on $580.3 million of long-term debt (including current portion) was either at a fixed-rate or hedged via an interest rate derivative.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The management of each of SJI and SJG, with the participation of their respective principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of SJI’s and SJG's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2019. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of each of SJI and SJG concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures employed at SJI and SJG are effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

On July 1, 2018, SJI completed the acquisition of ETG and ELK. See Note 17 - Business Combination in the Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information. Under the guidelines established by the SEC, companies are permitted to exclude acquisitions from their assessment of internal control over financial reporting for a period of up to one year following an acquisition while integrating the acquired company.  SJI is in the process of integrating ETG and ELK into its internal control over financial reporting structure.  As a result of these integration activities, certain controls will be evaluated and may be changed.  The operations of ETG and ELK represented 38% of SJI's consolidated assets and 46% of SJI's consolidated revenues as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. There have not been any changes in SJI’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, SJI’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item l. Legal Proceedings

Information required by this Item for SJI and SJG is incorporated by reference to Part I, Item 1, Note 11, Pending Litigation.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Other than described below, there have been no material changes in the risk factors for SJI or SJG from those disclosed in Item 1A of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Failure to obtain proper approvals and property rights in the PennEast pipeline could hinder SJI's equity investment in the project. On September 10, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that PennEast does not have eminent domain authority over NJ state-owned lands. In October 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection denied and closed PennEast’s application for several permits without prejudice, citing the Third Circuit Court decision. On November 5, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied PennEast's petition for rehearing en banc. PennEast management remains committed to pursuing the project and intends to pursue all available options to challenge the court’s decision. SJI, as well as our joint venture partners in the PennEast pipeline, may be unable to obtain all such needed property rights, permits and licenses to successfully construct and develop the pipeline, and failing to do this, or being unable to identify or implement other options, could cause SJI's equity investment in the project to become impaired. Such impairment could have a materially adverse effect on SJI's financial condition and results of operations.




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Item 6. Exhibits
(a)  Exhibits


Exhibit No.Description
  
Certification of SJI's Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
  
Certification of SJI's Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
  
Certification of SJG's Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
  
Certification of SJG's Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
Certification of SJI's Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code).
  
Certification of SJI's Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code).
  
Certification of SJG's Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code).
  
Certification of SJG's Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code).
101  The following financial statements from South Jersey Industries, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2019 formatted in Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The following financial statements from South Jersey Gas’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2019 formatted in Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Statements of Income; (ii) the Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Statements of Cash Flows; (iv) the Condensed Balance Sheets; and (v) the Condensed Statements of Equity.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
   
Dated:November 6, 2019By:/s/ Cielo Hernandez
  Cielo Hernandez
  Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
   
Dated:November 6, 2019By:/s/ Ann T. Anthony
  Ann T. Anthony
  Treasurer - SJG
(Principal Financial Officer)

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