UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 1999
OR
[ ] Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
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Commission Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter State of I.R.S. Employer
File Number and principal office address and telephone number Incorporation ID. Number
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1-14514 CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC. New York 13-3965100
4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003
(212) 460-4600
1-1217 CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. New York 13-5009340
4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003
(212) 460-4600
1-4315 ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. New York 13-1727729
One Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, New York 10965
(914) 352-6000
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
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NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC.,
Common Shares ($ .10 par value) New York Stock Exchange
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.,
7 3/4% Quarterly Income Capital Securities (Series A
Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures) New York Stock Exchange
7.35% Public Income NotES (7.35% Debentures,
Series 1999A) due 2039 New York Stock Exchange
$5 Cumulative Preferred Stock, without par value New York Stock Exchange
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C ($100 par value) New York Stock Exchange
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.,
Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series D ($100 par value)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if the disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in the definitive proxy statement incorporated
by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
/X/
The aggregate market value of the common equity of Consolidated Edison, Inc.
("Con Edison") held by non-affiliates of Con Edison, as of January 31, 2000, was
approximately $ 7 billion. Not reflected in this amount are the 57,861 Con
Edison Common Shares ($.10 par value) held by Con Edison's Directors who are the
only stockholders of Con Edison, known to Con Edison, who might be deemed
"affiliates" of Con Edison. As of February 29, 2000, Con Edison had outstanding
212,083,922 Common Shares ($.10 par value).
All of the outstanding common equity of Consolidated Edison Company of New York
("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities. Inc.("O&R") is
held by Con Edison.
O&R MEETS THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION (I)(1)(a) AND (b) OF
FORM 10-K AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of Con Edison's definitive joint proxy statement for its 2000 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation
14A not later than 120 days after December 31, 1999, are incorporated in Part
III of this report.
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FILING FORMAT
This Annual Report on Form 10-K is a combined report being filed separately by
three different registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison"),
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. ("O&R"). Neither Con Edison of New York nor
O&R makes any representation as to the information contained in this report
relating to Con Edison or the subsidiaries of Con Edison other than itself.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 5
PART I
ITEM 1. Business 5
Con Edison 6
Con Edison of New York 8
O&R 18
ITEM 2. Properties
Con Edison 21
Con Edison of New York 21
O&R 21
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
Con Edison 23
Con Edison of New York 23
O&R 29
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Con Edison 31
Con Edison of New York 31
O&R Omitted*
PART II
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Con Edison 35
Con Edison of New York None
O&R None
ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
Con Edison 36
Con Edison of New York 36
O&R Omitted*
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Con Edison 37
Con Edison of New York 47
O&R Omitted*
O&R Management's Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations 55
ITEM 7A . Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Con Edison 57
Con Edison of New York 57
O&R 57
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 57
Con Edison 61
Con Edison of New York 86
O&R 108
ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
Con Edison None
Con Edison of New York None
O&R 127
PART III
ITEM 10. Directors and Executive Officers
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Con Edison Incorporated**
Con Edison of New York 127
O&R Omitted*
PART IV
ITEM 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES 137
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* O&R is omitting the information pursuant to General Instruction I of Form
10-K.
** Incorporated by reference from Con Edison's definitive proxy statement for
its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 15, 2000.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes forward-looking statements, which are statements of future
expectations and not facts. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans" and
similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Actual results or
developments might differ materially from those included in the forward-looking
statements because of factors such as those discussed under the caption
"Forward-Looking Statements" in each of Con Edison's and Con Edison of New
York's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations in Item 7.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
CONTENTS OF ITEM 1 PAGE
CON EDISON
Corporate Overview 6
Northeast Utilities Merger 6
Operating Segments 6
Regulation 6
Competition 7
Unregulated Subsidiaries 7
Capital Requirements and Financing 7
State Antitakeover Law 7
Employees 7
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Corporate Overview 8
Operating Segments 8
Electric Operations 8
Gas Operations 11
Steam Operations 12
Regulation 13
Competition 13
Capital Requirements and Financing 13
Fuel Supply 14
Environmental Matters 14
Operating Statistics 16
O&R
General Nature and Scope of Business 18
Operating Statistics 19
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CON EDISON
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison"), incorporated in New York State in
1997, became the holding company for Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") on January 1, 1998 and acquired Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. ("O&R") in July 1999. Con Edison has no significant
business operations other than those of its regulated utility subsidiaries, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, and its unregulated subsidiaries.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES MERGER
In October 1999, Con Edison agreed to acquire Northeast Utilities ("Northeast")
for an estimated aggregate price of not more than $3.8 billion. For information
about the pending merger, see "Northeast Utilities Merger" in the Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
("MD&A") of each of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference).
OPERATING SEGMENTS
Con Edison's principal business segments are its electric, gas and steam
businesses. In 1999, electric, gas and steam operating revenues were 77.3
percent, 13.4 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively, of its operating revenues.
For a discussion of the company's operating revenues and operating income for
each segment, see "Results of Operations" in Con Edison's MD&A in Item 7(which
information is incorporated herein by reference). For additional information
about the segments, see Note N to the Con Edison financial statements in Item 8
(which information is incorporated herein by reference) and the discussions of
the businesses of Con Edison of New York and O&R below in this Item 1.
REGULATION
Con Edison's utility subsidiaries are subject to extensive federal and state
regulation, including by state utility commissions, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Con Edison, itself,
is not subject to such regulation except to the extent that the rules or orders
of these agencies impose restrictions on relationships between Con Edison and
its utility subsidiaries.
Con Edison is a " holding company" under the Public Utility Holding Company Act
of 1935 ("PUHCA"). Con Edison is exempt from all provisions of PUHCA, except
Section 9(a)(2) (which requires SEC approval for a direct or indirect
acquisition of 5 percent or more of the voting securities of any other electric
or gas utility company) on the basis that Con Edison, Con Edison of New York and
O&R are each organized and carry on their utility businesses substantially in
the State of New York and that neither derives any material part of its income
from a public utility company organized outside of the State of New York. This
exemption is available even though Con Edison subsidiaries that are neither an
"electric utility company" nor a "gas utility company" under PUHCA will engage
in interstate activities. Con Edison is required to obtain SEC approval under
Section 9(a)(2) of PUHCA in connection with the Northeast merger. Consolidated
Edison, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Con Edison
into which Con Edison is merging as part of the Northeast merger, ("New Con
Edison") will be required to be registered under Section 5 of PUHCA at the
effective time of the merger. In that event, New Con Edison and its subsidiaries
will become subject to PUHCA regulation with respect to, among other things,
certain securities issuances and sales and acquisitions of utility assets or of
securities of utility companies. PUHCA also limits the ability of registered
holding company systems to engage in non-utility ventures and regulates the
rendering of services by holding company affiliates to the system's utilities.
PUHCA is not expected to have a material adverse impact on New Con Edison.
Northeast is already regulated by and registered under PUHCA.
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Although the SEC may, pursuant to PUHCA, require the divestiture of any business
of the combined company that is not functionally related as a condition to
approval of the merger, Con Edison believes that all of its post-merger
non-utility activities will meet the requirements for retention by a registered
holding company. The SEC may also review the question of whether the new system
can retain both gas and electric utility operations. Based on recent orders
issued by the SEC under PUHCA, Con Edison believes it will be permitted to
retain all of the current utility operations of Con Edison and Northeast.
Con Edison has been and Con Edison (and, after completion of the Northeast
merger, New Con Edison) is expected to continue to be impacted by legislative
and regulatory developments. The electric and gas utility industries are
undergoing restructuring, deregulation and increased competition. The utility
subsidiaries of New Con Edison will be subject to extensive regulation in New
York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
other states. Changes in regulation or legislation applicable to the company's
utility subsidiaries could have a material adverse effect on the company or New
Con Edison. For information about changes affecting the company, see "Regulatory
Matters" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7.
COMPETITION
Legislative and regulatory developments are promoting increased competition in
the electric and gas utility businesses. For information about competition with
respect to Con Edison of New York, see "Competition," below in the discussion of
Con Edison of New York's business in this Item 1. Con Edison's unregulated
subsidiaries are subject to competition and different business risks than Con
Edison's utility subsidiaries.
UNREGULATED SUBSIDIARIES
Con Edison currently has four operating unregulated subsidiaries. For
information about Con Edison's unregulated subsidiaries, see "Liquidity and
Capital Resources - Unregulated Subsidiaries" and "Results of Operations" in Con
Edison's MD&A in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCING
For information about Con Edison's capital requirements, financing and
securities ratings, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Resources,
Capital Requirements, Northeast Utilities Merger and Financial Market Risks" in
Con Edison's MD&A in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference). Securities ratings assigned by rating organizations are expressions
of opinion and are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities. A
securities rating is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the
assigning rating organization. Each rating should be evaluated independently of
any other rating.
STATE ANTITAKEOVER LAW. New York State law provides that a "resident domestic
corporation," such as Con Edison or Con Edison of New York, may not consummate a
merger, consolidation or similar transaction with the beneficial owner of a 20
percent or greater voting stock interest in the corporation, or with an
affiliate of the owner, for five years after the acquisition of the voting stock
interest, unless the transaction or the acquisition of the voting stock interest
was approved by the corporation's board of directors prior to the acquisition of
the voting stock interest. After the expiration of the five-year period, the
transaction may be consummated only pursuant to a stringent "fair price" formula
or with the approval of a majority of the disinterested stockholders.
EMPLOYEES
Con Edison has no employees other than those of Con Edison of New York, O&R and
Con Edison's unregulated subsidiaries (which at December 31, 1999 had 13,025,
1,061 and 183 employees, respectively). A collective bargaining agreement with
the union representing about two-thirds of Con Edison of New York's employees
expires in June 2000.
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CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Con Edison of New York, incorporated in New York State in 1884, is a subsidiary
of Con Edison which has no significant subsidiaries of its own. Con Edison of
New York provides electric service in all of New York City (except part of
Queens) and most of Westchester County, an approximately 660 square mile service
area with a population of more than 8 million. It also provides gas service in
Manhattan, The Bronx and parts of Queens and Westchester, and steam service in
part of Manhattan.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
Con Edison of New York's principal business segments are its regulated electric,
gas and steam utility businesses. In 1999, electric, gas and steam operating
revenues were 81.5 percent, 13.6 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively, of its
operating revenues. For a discussion of the company's operating revenues and
operating income for each segment, see "Results of Operations" in Con Edison of
New York's MD&A in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference). For additional information about the segments, see Note M to the Con
Edison of New York financial statements in Item 8 (which information is
incorporated herein by reference).
ELECTRIC OPERATIONS
There have been and are continuing to be significant changes in Con Edison of
New York's electric operations, including the establishment of the company's
electric Retail Choice program under which customers are able to purchase
electricity from other suppliers and the company's sale of approximately 6,300
MW of its approximately 8,300 MW of electric generating capacity. See
"Regulatory Matters - Electric" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New
York in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
ELECTRIC SALES. Electric operating revenues were $5.7 billion in 1999
or 81.5 percent of Con Edison of New York's operating revenues. The percentages
were 81.7 and 79.1, respectively, in the two preceding years. In 1999,64.6
percent of the electricity delivered by Con Edison of New York in its service
area was sold by Con Edison of New York to its full-service customers, 15.7
percent was sold by other suppliers, including Consolidated Edison Solutions,
Inc., an unregulated subsidiary of Con Edison, to the company's customers under
its electric Retail Choice program and the balance was delivered to customers of
the New York Power Authority ("NYPA ") and municipal electric agencies. For
additional information about electricity sales, see "Operating Statistics,"
below, and "Results of Operations - Electric" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con
Edison of New York in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
ELECTRIC PEAK LOAD AND CAPACITY. The electric peak load in Con Edison
of New York's service area occurs during the summer air conditioning season. On
July 6, 1999, the one-hour peak load was 11,850 thousand kilowatts ("MW"). This
was a new record peak load for the service area. The 1999 peak load included an
estimated 7,973 MW for Con Edison of New York's full-service customers, 2,015 MW
for the company's customers participating in its electric Retail Choice program
and 1,862 MW for NYPA's customers and municipal electric agency customers. The
1999 peak, if adjusted to historical design weather conditions, would have been
11,650 MW, 200 MW higher than the peak in 1998 when similarly adjusted. Con
Edison of New York estimates that, under design weather conditions, the summer
2000 service peak load would be 11,825 MW, including an estimated 6,975 MW for
Con Edison of New York's full- service customers, 3,000 for its electric Retail
Choice program customers and 1,850 MW for NYPA's customers and municipal
electric agency customers. "Design weather" for the electric system is a
standard to which the actual peak load is adjusted for evaluation.
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ELECTRIC SUPPLY. Con Edison of New York has either generated the
electric energy it sold, purchased the energy pursuant to firm power contracts
from the buyers of the generating assets it sold in 1999 (the "1999 Buyers"),
other utilities (including NYPA and Hydro-Quebec) or non-utility generators
("NUGs", sometimes referred to as independent power producers or "IPPs") or
purchased non-firm economy energy.
In 1999, the company sold approximately 6,300 MW of its approximately 8,300 MW
of electric generating capacity. See "Regulatory Matters - Electric" in the
MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7 (which information is
incorporated herein by reference).
The sources of electric energy generated and purchased by Con Edison of New York
during 1995 through 1999 were:
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GENERATED:
Fossil-Fueled* 30.1% 22.7% 29.6% 33.0% 18.0%
Nuclear (Indian Point 2) 10.8% 17.7% 7.3% 5.8% 16.3%
TOTAL GENERATED 40.9% 40.4% 36.9% 38.8% 34.3%
FIRM PURCHASES:
NYPA 1.3% 2.0% 2.1% 2.8% 2.6%
Hydro-Quebec 5.8% 6.0% 2.4% 4.0% 1.6%
Non-Utility Generators 29.9% 29.5% 35.9% 34.1% 34.1%
1999 Buyers - - - - 13.8%
OTHER PURCHASES* 22.1% 22.1% 22.7% 20.3% 13.6%
TOTAL PURCHASED 59.1% 59.6% 63.1% 61.2% 65.7%
GENERATED & PURCHASED 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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* During 1995 - 1997, Con Edison of New York, for a fee, generated electricity
for others using as boiler fuel the gas that they provided. The amounts so
generated represented 2.3 percent, 3.8 percent and 7.0 percent, respectively, of
the electric energy generated and purchased by Con Edison of New York in 1997,
1996 and 1995. Con Edison of New York purchased a substantial portion of this
energy for sale to its customers.
Con Edison of New York plans to meet its continuing obligation to supply
electricity to its customers with electric energy obtained through the wholesale
electric energy market administered by the New York Independent System Operator
("NYISO"). The company expects to retain the capacity from its remaining
generating assets and the capacity under its contracts with NUGs and others and
to bid or schedule associated electric energy in the NYISO electric energy
market. For additional information about the NYISO, see "New York Independent
System Operator," below. For information about the company's generating
facilities, see Item 2 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
INDIAN POINT 2. For information about Con Edison of New Yorks Indian Point 2
nuclear generating unit, including its ongoing auction process and current
outage, see "Nuclear Generation" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of
New York in Item 7 and see Note G to the Con Edison and Con Edison of New York
financial statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
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NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY. NYPA supplies electricity to state and
municipal customers in Con Edison of New York's service area with electricity
from its Poletti fossil-fueled unit in Queens, New York, its Indian Point 3
nuclear unit in Westchester County and other NYPA sources. Electricity is
delivered to these NYPA customers through Con Edison of New York's transmission
and distribution facilities, and NYPA pays a delivery charge to Con Edison of
New York.
Con Edison of New York purchased portions of the output of Poletti and
Indian Point 3 on a firm basis pursuant to arrangements that terminated
effective January 1, 2000. Con Edison of New York also purchases firm capacity
from NYPA's Blenheim-Gilboa pumped-storage generating facility in upstate New
York. Con Edison of New York and NYPA also sell to each other energy on a
non-firm basis.
HYDRO-QUEBEC. Con Edison of New York has an agreement with Hydro-Quebec
(a government-owned Canadian electric utility) for the five-year period ending
March 2004 to purchase 400 MW of firm capacity during the months of April
through October (the "Diversity Contract"). The amount and price of a "basic
amount" of energy the company is entitled to purchase in each year is subject to
negotiation with Hydro-Quebec. In accordance with the Diversity Contract, the
company can also purchase additional energy during the summer, which it would be
obligated to return to Hydro-Quebec during the following winter.
NON-UTILITY GENERATORS. Con Edison of New York has contracts with NUGs
for approximately 2,100 MW of electric generating capacity. Assuming performance
by the NUGs, the company is obligated over the terms of the contracts (which
extend for various periods, up to 2036) to make capacity and other fixed
payments. The capacity and other fixed payments under the contracts, which are
estimated to total $477 million for 2000, gradually increase to approximately
$600 million in 2013 and thereafter decline significantly. For additional
information about Con Edison of New York's contracts with NUGs, including the
recovery from customers of charges under the contracts, see Note H to the Con
Edison and Con Edison of New York financial statements in Item 8 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference).
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGENCIES. Westchester County and New York City
maintain municipal electric agencies to purchase electric energy, including
hydroelectric energy from NYPA. Con Edison of New York has entered into
agreements with the County and City agencies whereby Con Edison of New York is
delivering interruptible hydroelectric energy from NYPA's Niagara and St.
Lawrence projects to electric customers designated by the agencies. These
agreements each state that they may be terminated by either party upon either
one year's prior notice or, in certain circumstances, upon 10 days' notice. A
similar agreement, covering energy from NYPA's Fitzpatrick nuclear plant,
provides for termination in 2010. For information on the amount of energy
delivered, see "Operating Statistics," below.
NEW YORK INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR. Con Edison of New York and the
other major electric utilities in New York State, including NYPA, are currently
members of the New York Independent System Operator (the "NYISO") and the New
York State Reliability Council. The mission of the NYISO, a not-for-profit
organization, is to ensure the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the
state's major transmission system, to provide open access non-discriminatory
transmission services, and to administer an open, competitive and
nondiscriminatory wholesale market for electricity in New York State. In
December 1999, the NYISO assumed control and operation of the state's electric
power grid from the New York Power Pool. The NYISO controls and operates most of
the electric transmission facilities in the state as an integrated system. For
the most part, the state's utilities continue to own, but not operate, their
transmission facilities and receive regulated fees for the use of the
facilities.
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The mission of the Reliability Council, a not-for-profit organization, is to
promote and preserve the reliability of electric service on the New York State
Power System by developing, maintaining, and, from time-to-time, updating the
Reliability Rules which shall be complied with by the NYISO and all entities
engaging in electric transmission, ancillary services, energy and power
transactions on the New York State Power System.
In February 2000, the Reliability Council proposed a new, lower required
statewide installed reserve margin (IRM) for electric generating capacity that
load serving entities are required to meet. The statewide IRM was reduced from
22 percent above peak load to 18 percent. This proposed change to the IRM
requires the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which has yet
to rule on that filing. Con Edison of New York has protested that change because
of reliability concerns. The NYISO, which is responsible for converting the
statewide IRM requirement into a locational IRM, has not changed the local IRM
for the company's service area from the 18 percent that has been in effect. The
company met its locational reserve requirement as to the peak load of its full
service customers in 1999 and expects to meet it in 2000.
GAS OPERATIONS
There have been and are continuing to be significant changes in Con Edison of
New York's gas operations in recent years, including the establishment of the
company's gas Retail Choice program under which customers are able to purchase
gas from other suppliers. See "Regulatory Matters - Gas" in the MD&As of Con
Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7 (which information is incorporated
herein by reference).
GAS SALES. Gas operating revenues in 1999 were $944 million or 13.6 percent
of Con Edison of New York's operating revenues. The percentages were 13.7 and
15.4, respectively, in the two preceding years. In 1999, 32 percent of the gas
delivered by the company in its service area was sold by the company to its
full-service (firm and interruptible) customers, 22 percent was sold by other
suppliers, including Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc., an unregulated
subsidiary of Con Edison, to the company's gas Retail Choice and transportation
customers and the balance was used as boiler fuel at the company's electric and
steam generating plants (including gas used prior to the NYISO's commencement of
operations by the buyers of the plants the company sold in 1999). For additional
information about gas sales, see "Operating Statistics," below, and "Results of
Operations - Gas" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item
7 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
GAS REQUIREMENTS. Firm demand for gas in Con Edison of New York's
service area peaks during the winter heating season. The design criteria for the
company's gas system assume severe weather conditions that have not occurred in
the service area since 1934. Under these criteria, the company estimates that
the requirements to supply its firm gas customers would amount to 57,600
thousand dekatherms (mdth) of gas during the November 1999/March 2000 winter
heating season and that gas available to the company would amount to 88,600
mdth. For the November 2000/March 2001 winter heating season, the company
estimates that the requirements would amount to approximately 56,000 mdth and
that the gas available to the company would amount to approximately 88,600 mdth.
As of March 15, 2000, the November 1999/March 2000 winter heating season peak
day sendout to the company's customers was 1,200 mdth, which occurred on January
17, 2000. The company estimates that, under the design criteria, the peak day
requirements for firm customers during the November 2000/March 2001 winter
heating season would amount to approximately 811 mdth and expects that it would
have sufficient gas available to meet these requirements.
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GAS SUPPLY. Con Edison of New York has contracts with suppliers for the
firm purchase of natural gas. Charges under these contracts, which are based on
formulas, indexes or subject to negotiation, are generally designed to
approximate market prices. The contracts are for various terms extending to
2006. The company also has contracts with interstate pipeline companies for the
purchase of firm transportation and storage services. Charges under these
contracts are approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The
contracts are for various terms extending to 2013. The company is required to
pay certain charges under the supply, transportation and storage contracts
whether or not it actually uses the contracted capacity. These fixed charges
amounted to approximately $130 million in 1999.
In addition, Con Edison of New York purchases gas on the spot market and has
interruptible gas transportation contracts. The company has no obligation to
make any such purchases and any such purchases are at market prices.
Con Edison of New York recovers its gas supply, transportation and storage
costs, less net proceeds of sales of excess capacity (excluding any incentives
earned by the company for such sales), from customers pursuant to rates or rate
adjustment mechanisms approved by the New York State Public Service Commission
("NYPSC").
In 1998, the NYPSC issued a policy statement recommending that all New York
State gas utilities terminate their gas supply or "merchant" functions within
three to seven years. The policy statement provides that utilities will have a
reasonable opportunity to recover any stranded costs. An NYPSC proceeding to
address the company's plans and rate issues is expected to be commenced in 2000.
Collaborative discussions to address reliability, provider of last resort and
market power issues are expected to continue in 2000.
Con Edison of New York does not expect substantial stranded costs to result from
its current commitments for gas supply, transportation or storage capacity. The
company expects that any excess capacity under these contracts would be sold at
market prices and that any above-market costs under the contracts not recovered
from customers would not have a material adverse effect on the company's
financial position or results of operations.
STEAM OPERATIONS
STEAM SALES. Con Edison of New York sells steam in Manhattan south of
96th Street, mostly to large office buildings, apartment houses and hospitals.
In 1999, steam operating revenues were $340 million or 4.9 percent of the
company's operating revenues. The percentages were 4.6 and 5.5, respectively, in
the two preceding years.
For information about Con Edison of New York's steam operations, see "Regulatory
Matters - Steam and Results of Operations - Steam" in the MD&As of Con Edison
and Con Edison of New York in Item 7, the discussion of Con Edison of New York's
steam facilities in Item 2 and "Operating Statistics" and "Fuel Supply," below
(which information is incorporated herein by reference).
STEAM SUPPLY. 41 percent of the steam sold by Con Edison of New York in
1999 was produced in the company's steam/electric generating stations, where it
is first used to generate electricity. 15 percent of the steam sold by the
company in 1999 was purchased from a NUG. The remainder was produced in the
company's steam-only generating units. See Item 2 for a discussion of Con Edison
of New York's steam facilities (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
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STEAM PEAK LOAD AND CAPACITY. Demand for steam in Con Edison of New
York's service area peaks during the winter heating season. The one-hour peak
load during the winter of 1999/2000 (through March 15, 2000) occurred on January
18, 2000 when the load reached 10.9 million pounds. The company estimates that
for the winter of 2000/2001 the peak demand of its steam customers would be
approximately 12 million pounds per hour under design criteria, which assume
severe weather.
On December 31, 1999, the steam system had the capability of delivering about
13.4 million pounds of steam per hour. This figure does not reflect the
unavailability or reduced capacity of generating facilities resulting from
repair or maintenance. Con Edison of New York estimates that, on a comparable
basis, the system will have the capability to deliver approximately 13.4 million
pounds of steam per hour in the 2000/2001 winter.
REGULATION
The New York State Public Service Commission ("NYPSC") regulates, among other
things, Con Edison of New York's electric, gas and steam rates, the siting of
its transmission lines and the issuance of its securities. Certain activities of
Con Edison of New York are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates Con Edison of
New York's Indian Point 2 and its retired Indian Point 1 nuclear units. In
addition, various matters relating to the construction and operation of Con
Edison of New York's facilities are subject to regulation by other governmental
agencies. Changes in regulation or legislation applicable to Con Edison of New
York could have a material adverse effect on the company. For additional
information, including information about the company's electric, gas and steam
rates, see "Regulatory Matters" in Con Edison of New York's MD&A in Item 7
(which information is incorporated herein by reference).
In November 1998, the New York State Energy Planning Board released its most
recent State Energy Plan. The Plan is designed to provide "strategic direction
and policy guidance, and to coordinate the State government's activities and
responses to the fundamental changes that will occur over the next several years
(e.g., giving consumers greater opportunity to chose energy suppliers and lower
costs)." The Plan provides broad energy policy direction instead of specifying
government actions to be taken. Under New York State law, any energy-related
decisions of State agencies must be reasonably consistent with the Plan.
COMPETITION
For information about federal and state initiatives promoting the development of
competition in the supply of electricity and gas, see "Regulatory Matters" in
the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7 (which information
is incorporated herein by reference). In addition, competition from other
suppliers of electricity or gas, suppliers of oil and other sources of energy,
including distributed generation (such as fuel cells and micro-turbines) may
provide alternatives for Con Edison of New York customers. Con Edison of New
York's electric, gas and steam rates are among the highest in the country.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCING
For information about Con Edison of New York's capital requirements, financing
and securities ratings, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Resources
and Capital Requirements and Financial Market Risks" in Con Edison of New York's
MD&A in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
Securities ratings assigned by rating organizations are expressions of opinion
and are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities. A securities rating
is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating
organization. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
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FUEL SUPPLY
In 1999, 14.4 percent of the electricity supplied to Con Edison's customers was
obtained through economy purchases of energy produced from a variety of fuels.
Of the remaining 85.6 percent, which was either obtained through firm purchases
of energy or generated by Con Edison, oil was used to generate 7.7 percent of
the electricity, natural gas 57.4 percent, nuclear power 18.2 percent,
hydroelectric power 1.6 percent, and refuse 0.7 percent.
In 1999 Con Edison of New York used oil to produce 58 percent, and gas to
produce 42 percent, of the steam supplied to the company's customers. In 1999,
the company produced 85 percent of the steam delivered to its customers.
Con Edison of New York expects to continue to have sufficient amounts of oil and
gas available in 2000 for its production of electricity and steam for its
customers.
The nuclear fuel cycle for power plants like Indian Point 2 consists of (1)
mining and milling of uranium ore, (2) chemically converting the uranium in
preparation for enrichment, (3) enriching the uranium, (4) fabricating the
enriched uranium into fuel assemblies, (5) using the fuel assemblies in the
generating station and (6) storing the spent fuel assemblies. Con Edison of New
York has contracts covering all of its expected requirements for uranium and
conversion services for the planned 2000 and 2002 refuelings of Indian Point 2.
The company has contracts covering most of its expected requirements for uranium
enrichment services and all of its expected requirements for fuel fabrication
services through the expiration of Indian Point 2's operating license in 2013.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
GENERAL. Con Edison of New York's capital expenditures for
environmental protection facilities and related studies were approximately $22
million in 1999 and are estimated to be approximately $21 million in 2000.
SUPERFUND. The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") by its terms imposes joint
and several strict liability, regardless of fault, upon generators of hazardous
substances for resulting removal and remedial costs and environmental damages.
In the course of Con Edison of New York's operations, materials are generated
that are deemed to be hazardous substances under Superfund. These materials
include asbestos and dielectric fluids containing polychlorinated biphenyls
("PCBs"). Other hazardous substances are generated in Con Edison of New York's
operations or may be present at Con Edison of New York locations. Also,
hazardous substances were generated at the manufactured gas plants that Con
Edison of New York and its predecessor companies used to operate. See
"Superfund" in the discussion of Con Edison of New York's legal proceedings in
Item 3 and Note F to the Con Edison and Con Edison of New York financial
statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
ASBESTOS. Asbestos is present in numerous Con Edison of New York
facilities. For information about asbestos, see "Asbestos Litigation" in the
discussion of the company's legal proceedings in Item 3 and Note F to the Con
Edison and Con Edison of New York financial statements in Item 8 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference).
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT. Virtually all electric utilities,
including Con Edison of New York, own equipment containing PCBs. PCBs are
regulated under the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. The company
has reduced substantially the amount of PCBs in electrical equipment it uses,
including transformers located in or near public buildings.
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INDIAN POINT. Con Edison of New York believes that a serious accident at its
Indian Point 2 nuclear unit is extremely unlikely, but despite substantial
insurance coverage, the losses to the company in the event of a serious accident
could materially adversely affect the company's financial position and results
of operations. The company disposes of low-level radioactive wastes ("LLRW")
generated at Indian Point at the licensed disposal facility located in Barnwell,
South Carolina. Under the 1985 Federal Low Level Radioactive Waste Amendments
Act, New York State was required by January 1996 to provide for permanent
disposal of all LLRW generated in the state. New York State has not provided for
such disposal. The company expects that it will be able to provide for such
storage of LLRW as may be required until New York State establishes a storage or
disposal facility or adopts some other LLRW management method. For additional
information about Indian Point 2 and the company's retired Indian Point 1
nuclear unit, see "Nuclear Generation" inthe MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison
of New York in Item 7 and see Note G to the Con Edison and Con Edison of New
York financial statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
WATER QUALITY. The Federal Clean Water Act provides for effluent limitations, to
be implemented by a permit system, to regulate the discharge of pollutants,
including heat, into United States waters. In 1981, Con Edison of New York
entered into a settlement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency
("EPA") and others that relieved the company for at least 10 years from a
proposed regulatory agency requirement that, in effect, would have required that
cooling towers be installed at the Roseton and Indian Point units on the Hudson
River. In return, the company agreed to certain plant modifications, operating
restrictions and other measures and surrendered its operating license for a
proposed pumped-storage facility that would have used Hudson River water.
In September 1991, after the expiration of the 1981 settlement, three
environmental interest groups commenced litigation challenging the permit status
of the units pending renewal of their discharge permits, which expired in
October 1992. Under a consent order settling this litigation, certain
restrictions on the units' usage of Hudson River water were imposed on an
interim basis. Permit renewal applications were filed in April 1992, after which
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ("DEC") determined
that Con Edison of New York must submit a draft environmental impact statement
("DEIS") to provide a basis for determining new permit conditions. The
preliminary DEIS, submitted in July 1993, includes an evaluation of the costs
and environmental benefits of potential mitigation alternatives, one of which is
the installation of cooling towers. A revised and updated DEIS has been released
for public comment. Pending issuance of final renewal permits, the terms and
conditions of the expired permits continue in effect.
Certain governmental authorities are investigating contamination in the Hudson
River and the New York Harbor. These waters are along the shoreline of Con
Edison of New York's service area. Governmental authorities could require
entities that generated hazardous substances that contaminated these waters to
bear the costs of investigation and remediation, which could be substantial.
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OPERATING STATISTICS - CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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ELECTRIC ENERGY (MWHRS)
Generated (a) 15,266,628 16,541,078 15,877,467 17,823,778 18,436,798
Purchased from others (a) 29,303,386 26,372,576 27,105,143 26,178,042 26,700,594
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TOTAL GENERATED AND PURCHASED 44,570,014 42,913,654 42,982,610 44,001,820 45,137,392
Less: Supplied without direct charge 38 68 71 71 71
Used by Company 151,090 155,172 155,934 164,206 165,934
Distribution losses and
other variances 2,682,594 2,429,301 2,799,039 2,716,235 2,977,547
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NET GENERATED AND PURCHASED 41,736,292 40,329,113 40,027,566 41,121,308 41,993,840
ELECTRIC ENERGY SOLD
Residential 11,854,995 11,282,669 11,002,745 10,867,085 10,848,648
Commercial and Industrial 20,238,777 24,455,265 25,911,199 25,725,502 25,492,489
Railroads and Railways 71,447 87,514 75,392 47,004 47,482
Public Authorities 465,287 548,569 538,643 564,363 569,749
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Total Sales to Con Edison of New York Customers 32,630,506 36,374,017 37,527,979 37,203,954 36,958,368
Off-System Sales (a) (b) 9,105,786 3,955,096 2,499,587 3,917,354 5,035,472
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TOTAL ELECTRIC ENERGY SOLD 41,736,292 40,329,113 40,027,566 41,121,308 41,993,840
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Total Sales to Con Edison of New York Customers 32,630,506 36,374,017 37,527,979 37,203,954 36,958,368
Delivery Service for Retail Choice 7,935,827 2,417,321 -- -- --
Delivery Service to NYPA
Customers and Others 9,335,230 9,039,674 8,793,378 8,816,873 8,855,790
Service for Municipal Agencies 624,229 814,575 845,895 617,293 456,728
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TOTAL SALES IN FRANCHISE AREA 50,525,792 48,645,587 47,167,252 46,638,120 46,270,886
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AVERAGE ANNUAL KWHR USE PER
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER (c) 4,487 4,303 4,225 4,184 4,188
AVERAGE REVENUE PER KWHR SOLD (CENTS)
RESIDENTIAL (c) 15.9 16.2 16.6 16.5 16.1
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL (c) 12.7 12.7 13.0 12.9 12.5
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(a) For 1997, 1996 and 1995, amounts generated include 973,483, 1,672,603 and
3,159,047 MWhrs., respectively, that Con Edison of New York, for a fee,
generated for others using as boiler fuel the gas that they provided. These
amounts are also included in off-system sales. For 1997, 1996 and 1995,
amounts purchased include 929,483, 1,553,764 and 2,666,837 MWhrs.,
respectively, of such electric energy that was subsequently purchased by
Con Edison.
(b) For 1999 and 1998, includes sales to Con Edison Solutions. See "Unregulated
Subsidiaries," above.
(c) Includes Municipal Agency sales.
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OPERATING STATISTICS - CON EDISON OF NEW YORK (CONTINUED)
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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GAS (DTH)
Purchased 245,496,798 232,560,023 242,296,610 219,439,813 217,268,986
Storage - net change 1,964,581 (4,404,888) (1,630,463) (4,032,224) 9,469,767
Used as boiler fuel at Electric
and Steam Stations (67,331,325) (109,240,109) (109,508,555) (84,849,049) (110,761,124)
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GAS PURCHASED FOR RESALE 180,130,054 118,915,026 131,157,592 130,558,540 115,977,629
Less: Gas used by Company 369,938 376,577 239,359 272,040 237,688
Off-System Sales & NYPA 92,072,772 26,104,143 14,216,403 11,023,023 4,887,971
Distribution losses and
other variances 1,998,637 (820,174) 104,531 176,930 4,654,832
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TOTAL GAS SOLD TO CON EDISON OF NEW YORK CUSTOMERS 85,688,707 93,254,480 116,597,299 119,086,547 106,197,138
GAS SOLD
Firm Sales
Residential 44,705,689 45,106,269 53,217,428 56,590,018 51,702,329
General 27,271,134 30,685,310 39,468,337 42,190,091 39,021,997
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TOTAL FIRM SALES 71,976,823 75,791,579 92,685,765 98,780,109 90,724,326
Interruptible Sales 13,711,884 17,462,901 23,911,534 20,306,438 15,472,812
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TOTAL GAS SOLD TO CON EDISON OF NEW YORK CUSTOMERS 85,688,707 93,254,480 116,597,299 119,086,547 106,197,138
Transportation of Customer-owned Gas
Firm Transportation 17,382,490 8,634,659 808,026 -- --
NYPA 11,268,947 4,260,908 17,041,695 4,966,983 24,972,796
Other 22,560,029 14,478,269 7,656,874 5,011,124 5,388,393
Off-System Sales 32,942,436 25,982,200 13,958,984 11,293,425 3,376,375
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TOTAL SALES AND TRANSPORTATION 169,842,609 146,610,516 156,062,878 140,358,079 139,934,702
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AVERAGE REVENUE PER DTH SOLD
RESIDENTIAL $11.20 $11.75 $11.22 $10.00 $9.43
GENERAL $7.70 $7.95 $8.14 $7.15 $6.38
STEAM SOLD (MLBS) 26,532,797 24,995,694 27,422,561 29,995,762 29,425,780
AVERAGE REVENUE PER MLB SOLD 12.80 12.83 14.23 13.34 11.35
CUSTOMERS - AVERAGE FOR YEAR
Electric 3,054,693 3,030,746 3,010,139 3,001,870 2,994,447
Gas 1,046,133 1,040,410 1,036,098 1,035,528 1,034,784
Steam 1,879 1,898 1,920 1,932 1,945
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O&R
GENERAL NATURE AND SCOPE OF BUSINESS
O&R, incorporated in New York State in 1926, is a subsidiary of Con Edison which
has two wholly-owned utility subsidiaries, Rockland Electric Company ("RECO"), a
New Jersey corporation, and Pike County Light & Power Company ("Pike"), a
Pennsylvania corporation.
O&R and its utility subsidiaries provide electric service in southeastern New
York and in adjacent sections of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania, an
approximately 1,350 square mile service area. They also provide gas service in
southeastern New York and Pennsylvania. O&R's business is subject to regulation
by the NYPSC, the New Jersey and Pennsylvania state utility commissions and the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Changes in regulation or legislation
applicable to O&R could have a material adverse effect on the company's
financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
O&R's principal business segments are its regulated electric and gas utility
businesses. In 1999, electric and gas operating revenues were 75 percent and 25
percent, respectively, of its operating revenues.
For additional information about O&R's business, see "Regulatory Matters" in Con
Edison's MD&A and O&R Management's Narrative Analysis of the Results of
Operations in Item 7 and the notes to the O&R financial statements in Item 8
(which information is incorporated herein by reference).
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OPERATING STATISTICS - O&R
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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ELECTRIC ENERGY (MWHRS)
Generated 1,871,898 4,061,371 3,059,038 2,545,717 3,231,214
Purchased from others 3,313,365 1,198,709 1,786,381 2,539,710 1,941,638
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TOTAL GENERATED AND PURCHASED 5,185,263 5,260,080 4,845,419 5,085,427 5,172,852
Less: Supplied without direct charge 23 166 -- -- --
Used by Company 294,593 251,947 211,023 187,558 218,555
Distribution losses and
other variances 369,433 314,909 315,699 285,072 309,980
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NET GENERATED AND PURCHASED 4,521,214 4,693,058 4,318,697 4,612,797 4,644,317
ELECTRIC ENERGY SOLD
Residential 1,942,347 1,836,916 1,791,676 1,731,105 1,685,110
Commercial and Industrial 2,373,415 2,228,938 2,182,433 2,610,384 2,736,864
Public Authorities 96,294 70,525 39,143 80,914 103,613
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Total Sales to Orange and Rockland Customers 4,412,056 4,136,379 4,013,252 4,422,403 4,525,587
Off-System Sales 109,158 556,679 305,445 190,394 118,730
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TOTAL ELECTRIC ENERGY SOLD 4,521,214 4,693,058 4,318,697 4,612,797 4,644,317
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Total Sales to Orange and Rockland Customers 4,412,056 4,136,379 4,013,252 4,422,403 4,644,317
Delivery Service for Retail Choice 589,223 691,891 617,280 182,859 --
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TOTAL SALES IN FRANCHISE AREA 5,001,279 4,828,270 4,630,532 4,605,262 4,644,317
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AVERAGE ANNUAL KWHR USE PER
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER 8,065 7,716 7,642 7,459 7,333
AVERAGE REVENUE PER KWHR SOLD (CENTS)
11.84 12.01 12.32 12.19 12.69
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 8.18 8.38 8.54 8.84 9.30
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OPERATING STATISTICS - O&R (CONTINUED)
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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GAS (DTH)
Purchased 36,711,658 53,030,119 42,492,515 35,294,805 51,160,282
Storage - net change 890,604 (278,878) (1,242,537) (252,743) (610,214)
Used as boiler fuel at Electric Stations (15,252,652) (31,757,453) (16,567,916) (8,903,618) (27,164,070)
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GAS PURCHASED FOR RESALE 22,349,610 20,993,788 24,682,062 26,138,444 23,385,998
Less: Gas used by Company 77,612 54,392 163,089 74,015 55,769
Distribution losses and
other variances 705,214 1,395,332 840,198 534,412 509,077
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TOTAL GAS SOLD TO ORANGE AND ROCKLAND CUSTOMERS 21,566,784 19,544,064 23,678,775 25,530,017 22,821,152
GAS SOLD
Firm Sales
Residential 13,702,735 12,913,578 15,477,043 16,154,948 15,202,242
General 4,389,977 3,410,481 4,561,624 5,258,857 5,221,743
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TOTAL FIRM SALES 18,092,712 16,324,059 20,038,667 21,413,805 20,423,985
Interruptible 3,474,072 3,220,005 3,640,108 4,116,212 2,397,167
Sales
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TOTAL GAS SOLD TO ORANGE AND ROCKLAND CUSTOMERS 21,566,784 19,544,064 23,678,775 25,530,017 22,821,152
Transportation of Customer-owned Gas
Firm Transportation 2,207,541 1,614,284 935,231 135,424 --
Other 1,895,389 4,059,829 3,660,686 3,233,442 5,802,000
Off-System Sales 10,417 -- -- -- --
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TOTAL SALES AND TRANSPORTATION 25,680,131 25,218,177 28,274,692 28,898,883 28,623,152
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AVERAGE REVENUE PER DTH SOLD
RESIDENTIAL $7.77 $7.25 $7.45 $7.24 $6.54
GENERAL
$6.92 $6.87 $7.13 $6.93 $6.89
CUSTOMERS - AVERAGE FOR YEAR
Electric 275,640 272,111 268,233 264,877 262,050
Gas 117,283 115,708 113,852 112,588 111,604
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
CON EDISON
Con Edison has no significant properties other than those of Con Edison of New
York, O&R and Con Edison's unregulated subsidiaries. At December 31, 1999, the
capitalized cost of Con Edison's utility plant, net of accumulated depreciation,
was comprised as follows (in millions of dollars):
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CON EDISON OF UNREGULATED
NEW YORK O&R SUBSIDIARIES CON EDISON
AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT
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Electric
Generation ................. $ 482.7 4% $ -- -- $ -- -- $ 482.7 $ 4%
Transmission ............... 1,054.7 10% 78.9 11% -- -- 1,133.6 10%
Distribution ............... 5,813.1 55% 353.4 51% -- -- 6,166.5 54%
Gas ............................. 1,470.5 14% 173.0 25% -- -- 1,643.5 15%
Steam ........................... 519.3 5% -- -- -- -- 519.3 5%
General ......................... 816.5 8% 69.4 10% -- -- 885.9 8%
Held for Future Use ............. 6.0 -- 2.0 -- -- -- 8.0 --
Unregulated generating assets ... -- -- -- -- 47.8 100% 47.8 --
Construction Work in Progress ... 359.4 3% 22.4 3% -- -- 381.8 3%
Nuclear fuel assemblies and
components, less accumulated
amortization ............... 84.7 1% -- -- -- -- 84.7 1%
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NET UTILITY PLANT ............... $ 10,606.9 100% $ 699.1 100% $ 47.8 100% $ 11,353.8 100%
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CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
ELECTRIC FACILITIES
GENERATING FACILITIES. Con Edison of New York sold approximately 6,300
MW of its approximately 8,300 MW of electric generating facilities in 1999 . See
Note I to the Con Edison and Con Edison of New York financial statements in Item
8 (which information is incorporated herein by reference). Con Edison of New
York's remaining electric generating facilities include its approximately 1,000
MW Indian Point 2 nuclear generating unit (located in Westchester County, New
York ), its 482 MW interest in the Roseton generating station (located in Orange
County, New York) and its 300 MW East River steam-electric generating station
(located in New York City). For information about Indian Point 2, including its
ongoing auction process and current outage, see the discussion of Con Edison of
New York's electric operations in Item 1, "Nuclear Generation" in the
MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7 and Note G to the
Con Edison and Con Edison of New York financial statements in Item 8 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference). For information about the
jointly-owned Roseton station, which is expected to be sold not later than July
2001, see Note A to the Con Edison and Con Edison of New York financial
statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
For information about the planned repowering of the East River steam-electric
station, see "Regulatory Matters" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of
New York in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
TRANSMISSION FACILITIES. Con Edison of New York's transmission
facilities, other than those located underground, are controlled and operated by
the NYISO. See "New York Independent System Operator" in the discussion of the
company's electric operations in Item 1. At December 31, 1999, the company's
transmission system had approximately 430 miles of overhead circuits operating
at 138, 230, 345 and 500 kilovolts and approximately 380 miles of underground
circuits operating at 138 and 345 kilovolts. There are approximately 270 miles
of radial subtransmission circuits operating at 138 kilovolts. The company's
transmission substations, supplied by circuits operated at 69 kilovolts and
above, have a total transformer capacity of approximately 15,700 megavolt
amperes. The company's transmission facilities are located in New York City and
Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York State.
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Con Edison of New York has transmission interconnections with Niagara Mohawk,
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, O&R, New York State Electric and Gas
Corporation, Connecticut Light and Power Company, Long Island Lighting Company,
NYPA and Public Service Electric and Gas Company.
DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES. Con Edison of New York owns various
distribution substations and facilities located throughout New York City and
Westchester County. At December 31, 1999, the company's distribution system had
a transformer capacity of approximately 20,000 megavolt amperes, approximately
32,500 miles of overhead distribution lines and approximately 88,200 miles of
underground distribution lines.
GAS FACILITIES
Natural gas is delivered by pipeline to Con Edison of New York at various points
in its service territory and is distributed to customers by the company through
approximately 4,200 miles of mains and 366,000 service lines. The company owns a
natural gas liquefaction facility and storage tank at its Astoria property in
Queens, New York. The plant can store approximately 1,000 mdth of which a
maximum of about 250 mdth can be withdrawn per day. The company has about 1,230
mdth of additional natural gas storage capacity at a field in upstate New York,
owned and operated by Honeoye Storage Corporation, a corporation 28.8 percent
owned by Con Edison of New York.
STEAM FACILITIES
Con Edison of New York generates steam for distribution at three steam/electric
generating stations and five steam-only generating stations and distributes
steam to customers through approximately 87 miles of mains and 18 miles of
service lines. For information about the planned repowering of the East River
steam-electric station, see "Regulatory Matters" in the MD&As of Con Edison and
Con Edison of New York in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
O&R
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
O&R and its utility subsidiaries, RECO and Pike own, in whole or in part,
transmission and distribution facilities which include 601 circuit miles of
transmission lines, 74 substations, 89,094 in-service line transformers,
5,046 pole miles of overhead distribution lines and 2,493 miles of
underground distribution lines.
GAS FACILITIES
O&R and Pike own their gas distribution systems, which include 1,780 miles of
mains.
RECO & PIKE MORTGAGES
Substantially all of the utility plant and other physical property of O&R's
utility subsidiaries, RECO and Pike, is subject to the liens of the respective
indentures securing first mortgage bonds of each company.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
CON EDISON
Con Edison's only material pending legal proceedings are those of Con Edison of
New York and O&R discussed below.
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
SUPERFUND
The following is a discussion of significant proceedings pending under Superfund
or similar statutes involving sites for which Con Edison of New York has been
asserted to have a liability. Additional such proceedings may arise in the
future. For a further discussion of claims and possible claims against Con
Edison of New York under Superfund, the estimated liability accrued for certain
Superfund claims and recovery from customers of site investigation and
remediation costs, see "Environmental Matters and Related Legal Proceedings -
Superfund" in Item 1, and "Environmental Matters " in Note F to Con Edison of
New York's financial statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated
herein by reference).
MAXEY FLATS NUCLEAR DISPOSAL SITE. In 1986, the EPA designated Con
Edison of New York a potentially responsible party (PRP) under Superfund for the
investigation and cleanup of the Maxey Flats Nuclear Disposal Site in Morehead,
Kentucky. The site is owned by the State of Kentucky and was operated as a
disposal facility for low level radioactive waste from 1963 through 1977 by the
Nuclear Engineering Corporation (now known as U.S. Ecology Corporation). In
1995, the United States, the State of Kentucky and various de minimis PRPs,
large private party PRPs (including Con Edison of New York) and large federal
agency PRPs entered into consent decrees with respect to the funding and
implementation of the cleanup program required by EPA for the site. Under the
consent decrees, the large private party PRPs will be responsible for
implementing phase one of the program and any corrective actions required during
the first 10 years following completion of phase one. The costs of those
activities will be shared with the large federal agency PRPs. Also, if during
this ten-year period the EPA determines that horizontal flow barriers are
required, the large private party PRPs will construct the barriers and share the
cost of that work with the large federal agency PRPs and the State of Kentucky.
The large private party PRPs are not responsible for any costs after the
ten-year period expires. The State of Kentucky will implement and fund the
remainder of the cleanup program. Con Edison of New York's share of the cleanup
costs is estimated to be between $500,000 and $600,000.
CURCIO SCRAP METAL SITE. In 1987, the EPA designated Con Edison of New
York a Superfund PRP for the Curcio Scrap Metal, Inc. Site in Saddle Brook, New
Jersey, because Con Edison of New York had previously sold PCB-contaminated
scrap electric transformers to a metal broker who in turn sold them to the owner
of the site for salvaging. In 1991, the EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative
Order which required Con Edison of New York and three other PRPs to commence a
soil and sediment cleanup at and around the site. In 1997, the EPA issued a
Record of Decision which concluded that the soil and sediment cleanup had
successfully remediated the principal threats associated with the site and which
required periodic groundwater monitoring for five years. Con Edison of New York
has agreed to conduct the required groundwater monitoring which the EPA
estimates will cost approximately $200,000. Depending on the results of the
monitoring, the EPA could extend the monitoring program for an additional five
years or require remedial measures, such as groundwater treatment or cleanup
work.
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METAL BANK OF AMERICA SITE. In 1987, the EPA designated Con Edison of
New York a Superfund PRP for the Metal Bank of America Site in Philadelphia. The
site, a former metal recycling facility, was placed on the EPA's national
priority list in 1983. PCBs have been found in the site soil and groundwater and
in the sediment from areas of a tidal mudflat and the Delaware River along the
site's shoreline. During the 1970s, Con Edison of New York sold approximately
125 transformers to scrap metal dealers who salvaged or may have salvaged the
transformers at the site. In 1997, the EPA issued a Record of Decision that
calls for, among other things, the removal and disposal of contaminated
sediments in the areas of the tidal mudflat and the Delaware River along the
site's shoreline. In 1998, the EPA ordered the electric utility PRPs to design
and implement the cleanup program. The cost of the required cleanup program,
estimated at between $24 million and $30 million, will be allocated among the
utilities, with Con Edison of New York's share expected to be approximately one
percent.
NARROWSBURG SITE. In 1987, the New York State Attorney General notified
Con Edison of New York that it is a Superfund PRP for the Cortese Landfill Site
in Narrowsburg, New York, because during 1974 Con Edison of New York had
disposed of waste oil at the landfill. The Cortese Landfill is listed on the
EPA's Superfund National Priorities List. In 1983, the Attorney General
commenced an action under Superfund in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York against the Cortese Landfill site owner and
operator and SCA Services ("SCA"), an alleged transporter of hazardous
substances to the site. In 1989, SCA commenced a third-party action for
contribution against Con Edison of New York and various other parties whose
chemical waste was allegedly disposed of at the site. Con Edison of New York and
SCA have reached a settlement of the third-party action under which Con Edison
of New York paid $114,485 toward the cost of the site environmental studies and
will pay 6 percent of the first $25 million of remedial costs for the site. SCA
has agreed to indemnify Con Edison of New York for any other remedial costs and
natural resource damages that it has to pay. The EPA has selected a cleanup
program for the site that is estimated to cost $12 million and the court has
approved a consent decree under which SCA, Con Edison of New York and various
other site PRPs have agreed to implement the cleanup program, pay the EPA's
oversight costs for the site and pay approximately $220,000 for natural resource
damages.
CARLSTADT SITE. In 1990, Con Edison of New York was served with a
third-party complaint in a Superfund cost contribution action for a former waste
solvent and oil recycling facility located in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The
complaint, which is pending before the United States District Court for the
District of New Jersey, alleges that Con Edison of New York is one of several
hundred parties who are responsible under Superfund for the study and cleanup of
the facility. The plaintiffs in the action, which include a group of former
customers of the facility, have completed a $3 million remedial investigation
and feasibility study for the site. Plaintiffs estimate that 7 to 15 million
gallons of waste solvents and oil were recycled at the site and based on this
estimate, Con Edison of New York's share of the cleanup costs is estimated at
about 0.8 to 1.7 percent. The costs of the cleanup alternatives that were
evaluated in the remedial investigation and feasibility study range from $8
million to $321 million. Plaintiffs have completed an interim remedy, which
plaintiffs claim cost $10 million, to control releases from the site while the
EPA evaluates and develops a final cleanup remedy.
GLOBAL LANDFILL SITE. Con Edison of New York has been designated a PRP
under Superfund and the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act (Spill
Act) for the Global Landfill Site in Old Bridge, New Jersey, because in 1984 Con
Edison of New York shipped approximately 10 cubic yards of asbestos waste to the
site. The site is included on the Superfund National Priorities List and is
being administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and
Energy ("NJDEPE") pursuant to an agreement between the EPA and the State of New
Jersey. The site PRP group, including Con Edison of New York, has entered into a
consent decree with the NJDEPE to implement, with partial funding from NJDEPE, a
Phase I remedy, estimated to cost $30 million. Con Edison of New York's share of
the cost of the Phase I remedy is estimated at $150,000. In 1997, the EPA issued
a Record of Decision in which it selected a Phase II cleanup program estimated
to cost approximately $2.4 million of which Con Edison of New York's share has
not been determined.
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CHEMSOL SITE. In 1991, the EPA advised Con Edison of New York that it
had documented the release of hazardous substances at the Chemsol Site in
Piscataway, New Jersey and that it had reason to believe that Con Edison of New
York sent waste materials to the site from 1960 to 1965. In response to the
EPA's demand for records, including any relating to Cenco Instruments Corp., Con
Edison of New York submitted to the EPA records of payments to Central
Scientific Company, a Division of Cenco Instruments Corp. Con Edison of New York
is unable at this time to determine either the purpose of the payments to
Central Scientific Company or the connection of that company to the site. The
EPA has not designated Con Edison of New York as a PRP and has not yet selected
a final cleanup program for the site. However, the EPA has selected an interim
remedy, expected to cost about $8 million, for the site groundwater
contamination and has ordered several designated PRPs to implement that remedy.
ECHO AVENUE SITE. In 1987, the DEC classified Con Edison of New York's
former Echo Avenue substation site in New Rochelle, New York as an "Inactive
Hazardous Waste Disposal Site" because of the presence of PCBs in the soil and
in the buildings on the site. Remedial action has been taken under a consent
order with the DEC. In 1993, the owners of Echo Bay Marina filed suit in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging that
PCBs were being discharged into the Long Island Sound from the substation site.
Plaintiffs sought $24 million for personal injuries and property damages, a
declaration that Con Edison of New York is in violation of the Clean Water Act,
civil penalties of $25,000 per day for each violation, remediation costs, an
injunction against further discharges and legal fees. In 1994, the court
dismissed plaintiffs' claims for property damage, including loss of business. In
July 1999, the court dismissed the remaining claims. The plaintiffs are
appealing.
PCB TREATMENT, INC. SITES. In 1994, the EPA designated Con Edison of
New York as a Superfund PRP for the PCB Treatment, Inc. (PTI) Sites in Kansas
City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri, because during the mid-1980's it shipped
almost 2.9 million pounds of PCB-containing oil and electric equipment to two
buildings which had been used by PTI from 1982 until 1987 for the storage,
processing, and treatment of PCB-containing electric equipment, dielectric oils,
and materials. According to the EPA, the buildings' floor slabs and walls and
the soil areas outside the buildings' loading docks are contaminated with PCBs.
In 1996, Con Edison of New York joined a PRP steering committee that is
conducting studies at the sites under an EPA administrative consent order and is
negotiating a cost sharing agreement with the federal agency PRPs that had
shipped PCB-containing equipment and oil to the sites. Based on preliminary
information, Con Edison of New York currently believes that its share of the
study and remediation costs could exceed $5 million.
ASTORIA SITE. Con Edison of New York is required to conduct a site
investigation and, where necessary, a remediation program as a condition to
renewal by the DEC of Con Edison of New York's permit to store PCBs at Con
Edison of New York's former Astoria generating station site in Queens, New York.
The site investigation was completed in 1998 and reports, indicating
PCB-contamination of portions of the site, have been submitted to the DEC and
the New York State Department of Health. Depending on the remediation action
required, the costs of remediation could be material. In 1999, Con Edison of New
York completed the sale of its Astoria generating station pursuant to an
agreement in which the buyer has generally agreed to assume all environmental
liabilities relating to the assets sold other than those for prior offsite
disposal of hazardous waste.
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BORNE CHEMICAL SITE. In 1997, Con Edison of New York was named as an
additional third-party defendant in a private cost recovery action in the New
Jersey Superior Court (Union County) under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and
Spill Act for the Borne Chemical site in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Borne Chemical
used the site for the processing and blending of various types of petroleum,
dyes and chemical products from approximately 1917 until 1985 when it became
bankrupt and abandoned the site. Between 1971 and 1981, a portion of the site
was occupied by a waste transporter and oil spill cleanup contractor that did
work for Con Edison of New York at various times. Con Edison of New York and
four other third-party defendants in the lawsuit have entered into a settlement
with the third-party plaintiffs under which Con Edison of New York paid $70,434
and agreed to assume responsibility for approximately 0.67% of the expenses that
the third-party plaintiffs incur conducting the site investigation study ordered
by the NJDEPE and any soil or groundwater cleanup program that the NJDEPE may
require after the site investigation study is completed.
CAPASSO SITE. In 1997, Con Edison of New York was served with a
complaint by DMJ Associates seeking to compel Con Edison of New York and 16
other defendants to clean up contamination at the Capasso property located in
Long Island City, New York. The complaint alleges that Con Edison of New York
sent waste to the Quanta Resources facility (Quanta) and that contamination,
including PCB contamination, has migrated from Quanta to the Capasso property
and is contributing to the contamination on or about the Capasso property. Con
Edison of New York is investigating whether it sent any waste to Quanta. Con
Edison of New York is defending this action pursuant to a joint defense
agreement with the other generator defendants.
ARTHUR KILL TRANSFORMER SITE. The United States Attorney for the
Southern District of New York and regulatory agencies are investigating Con
Edison of New York's response to a September 1998 transformer fire at Con Edison
of New York's former Arthur Kill generating station. Following the fire, it was
determined that oil containing high levels of PCBs was released to the
environment during the incident. Con Edison of New York is cooperating with the
investigations and has completed DEC-approved cleanup programs for the station's
facilities and various soil and pavement areas of the site affected by the PCB
release. Pursuant to a July 1999 DEC consent order, Con Edison of New York is
required to carry out a DEC-approved Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Program
to assess the nature and extent of the contamination in, and recommend a
proposed remediation program for, the waterfront area of the station. After
soliciting public comment, the DEC will select a remedial alternative to be
implemented by Con Edison of New York. In 1999, Con Edison of New York completed
the sale of its Arthur Kill generating station pursuant to an agreement in which
the buyer has generally agreed to assume all environmental liabilities relating
to the assets sold other than those for prior offsite disposal of hazardous
waste and liabilities arising out of the transformer fire.
MANUFACTURED GAS SITES. In December 1999, Con Edison of New York
submitted a report to the DEC identifying 32 sites where Con Edison of New York
or its predecessors manufactured gas many years ago and 17 sites where the
company or its predecessors maintained storage holders for manufactured gas in
the past. The company expects that it may be required to investigate and, if
necessary, remediate each of the sites, the cost of which is not presently
determinable but may be material to its financial position, results of
operations or liquidity. Coal tar and other manufactured gas plant-related
environmental contaminants have previously been detected at several company
sites including the Hunts Point section of New York City; Tarrytown, Westchester
County; Pelham Manor, Westchester County; and lower Manhattan.
As to the Hunts Point site, which was sold to New York City in the 1960's, the
New York City Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") is implementing
DEC-approved investigation programs for five vacant parcels at the site for
which development is planned and has entered into agreements with the DEC under
which it will implement DEC-approved remediation programs for the five parcels.
EDC estimates that the remediation programs for the five parcels will cost
approximately $15 million and has demanded reimbursement of those costs from Con
Edison of New York. DEC has demanded that the company assess the current
environmental conditions of the remaining parcels at the site.
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As to the Tarrytown site, which is adjacent to the Hudson River, the company is
implementing a DEC-approved supplemental investigation program to compile the
additional data needed by the DEC to determine the scope of the required cleanup
program for the contaminated sections of the site and the Hudson River.
Depending on DEC requirements, the costs of the remediation programs could
exceed $20 million.
As to the Pelham Manor site, now used as a shopping center, the company is
funding site studies and agreed to participate with the lessees in site studies
and in the development and implementation of a cleanup plan that is acceptable
to the DEC, the costs of which have not yet be determined.
As to the lower Manhattan site, located near the Hudson River, the cost of
DEC-approved cleanup work is estimated at $10 million, and the DEC has demanded
that the company conduct off-site testing to determine whether the contamination
has migrated.
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Asbestos is present in numerous Con Edison of New York facilities. The
following is a discussion of the significant suits involving asbestos in which
Con Edison of New York has been named a defendant. The listing is not exhaustive
and additional suits may arise in the future. See "Environmental Matters" in
Note F to the Con Edison of New York financial statements in Item 8 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference).
MASS TORT CASES. Numerous suits have been brought in New York State and
Federal courts against Con Edison of New York and many other defendants for
death and injuries allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos at various Con
Edison of New York premises. Many of these suits have been disposed of without
any payment by Con Edison of New York, or for immaterial amounts. The amounts
specified in the remaining suits, including the Moran v. Vacarro suit discussed
below, total billions of dollars, but Con Edison of New York believes that these
amounts are greatly exaggerated, as were the claims already disposed of.
MORAN, ET AL. V. VACARRO, ET AL. In 1988, Con Edison of New York was
served with a complaint and an amended complaint in an action in the New York
State Supreme Court, New York County, in which approximately 188 Con Edison of
New York employees and their union alleged that the employees were exposed to
dangerous levels of asbestos as a result of alleged intentional conduct of
supervisory employees. Each of the employee plaintiffs sought $1 million in
punitive damages, $1 million in damages for mental distress, unspecified
additional compensatory damages, and to enjoin Con Edison of New York from
violating EPA regulations and exposing employees to asbestos without first
taking certain safety measures. In 1990, the complaint was amended to add the
spouses of 131 plaintiffs as additional plaintiffs and to remove the union as a
plaintiff. Each spouse seeks medical monitoring, $1 million for emotional
distress and $1 million for punitive damages. In 1995, the court dismissed the
claims of the employee plaintiffs, leaving employee spouses as the only
plaintiffs.
RELIGIOUS RATE PROCEEDINGS
New York State law requires electric and gas utilities to make available to
religious organizations rates that do not exceed those charged to residential
customers. In 1994, Con Edison of New York and the New York Attorney General
executed a settlement under which Con Edison of New York admitted no wrongdoing
but agreed to provide refunds to religious organizations that had been served
under generally higher commercial rates and transfer affected customers to the
appropriate rates. In August 1997, the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York dismissed a suit against Con Edison of New York,
entitled BROWNSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, ET. AL. V. CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF
NEW YORK, INC., in which plaintiffs sought $500 million for purported class
members that operated as religious organizations and were charged commercial
rates for electric service. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit in July 1998 affirmed the dismissal and in September 1998 denied
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plaintiffs motion for reargument. In January 1998, these plaintiffs sued Con
Edison of New York in New York State Supreme Court, County of Kings, claiming
violations of New York State law, fraud, unjust enrichment and negligent
misrepresentation. In November 1998, the court dismissed the January 1998
lawsuit and denied plaintiffs' motion to certify the class. The plaintiffs are
appealing this decision.
CHALLENGE TO RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT
In February 1998, the Public Utility Law Project of New York, Inc. ("PULP")
commenced a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of
Albany against the NYPSC and Con Edison of New York challenging certain
provisions of the September 1997 restructuring agreement between Con Edison of
New York, the NYPSC staff and certain other parties, including the NYPSC's
authority to institute retail access for residential consumers. A similar
lawsuit brought by PULP against the NYPSC with respect to the NYPSC's May 1996
generic order in the NYPSC's "Competitive Opportunities" proceeding was
dismissed in 1999 and the Court of Appeals, New York State's highest court, has
denied PULP's motion to appeal. PULP's lawsuit relating to Con Edison of New
York's restructuring agreement was dismissed in March 2000 by the trial court.
For information about the restructuring agreement, see "Regulatory Matters -
Electric" in Con Edison and Con Edison of New York' s MD&A in Item 7 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference).
EMPLOYEES' CLASS ACTION
In January 1998, seven current employees and one former employee of Con Edison
of New York sought class certification in a proceeding pending in the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. In January 1994,
plaintiffs initiated the action, entitled SHEPPARD, ET AL. V. CON EDISON OF NEW
YORK, in a lawsuit alleging that employees have been denied promotions or
transfer because of their race. Two years earlier the same plaintiffs filed
similar claims against Con Edison of New York with the New York City Commission
on Human Rights. Before the Commission concluded its investigation, plaintiffs
withdrew their claims. Plaintiffs are seeking back-pay, compensatory and
punitive damages, injunctive relief (including promotions for those allegedly
improperly denied promotions), and reformation of Con Edison of New York's
personnel practices. In September 1999, the court's magistrate judge issued a
recommended decision recommending that a class be certified.
NUCLEAR FUEL DISPOSAL
Reference is made to the discussion of nuclear fuel in Note G to the Con Edison
and Con Edison of New York financial statements in Item 8 for information
concerning proceedings brought by Con Edison of New York and a number of other
utilities against the United States Department of Energy (which information is
incorporated herein by reference). The proceedings are entitled NORTHERN STATES
POWER CO., ET AL. V. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ET AL.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS POWER OUTAGE
During an early July 1999 heat wave, electric service to customers served by Con
Edison of New York's Washington Heights distribution network and certain of its
other distribution networks was interrupted. In July 1999, the City of New York
sued the company in New York State Supreme Court, New York County with respect
to the Washington Heights power outage seeking compensation for unspecified
municipal response costs and other compensatory and punitive damages, and other
relief (including changes to the company's procedures relating to the
maintenance and reinforcement of its distribution system). Several other
lawsuits relating to the Washington Heights power outage, including purported
class actions, are pending in the same court. The plaintiffs are seeking in
excess of $100 million compensatory damage and injunctive relief. The City of
New York has filed a petition with the NYPSC requesting that a $3 million
penalty be imposed on the company.Con Edison of New York's electric tariff
prescribes compensation to customers for spoilage of food and other perishables
resulting from distribution system outages of 12 hours or longer in duration.
The company has paid approximately $7.5 million to customers for spoilage claims
relating to the outages. Proposals have been made that would increase the
compensation to
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Customers in the event of a service interruption. Based upon the information and
relevant circumstancesknown to Con Edison and Con Edison of New York, neither
Con Edison nor Con Edison of New York expects that the outages will have a
material adverse effect on their respective financial position, results of
operation or liquidity.
RONEL BENNETT
In December 1999, Ronel Bennett, Inc. and its president commenced an action in
the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, against Con Edison
of New York and six of its employees seeking $300 million in damages and
alleging breach of contract and torts. Ronel Bennett performed work for the
company at its [former Ravenswood generating station] from September 1996
through sometime in Spring 1997. Plaintiffs claim that the company failed to
maintain a safe working environment, misrepresented conditions, failed to
disclose information about hazardous and toxic substances, violated federal and
New York laws regarding hazardous substances and retaliated against the
plaintiffs. Neither Con Edison nor Con Edison of New York expects this
proceeding to have a material adverse effect on its respective financial
condition, results of operation or liquidity.
O&R
SUPERFUND
The following is a discussion of significant proceedings pending under Superfund
or similar statutes involving sites for which O&R has been asserted to have a
liability. Additional such proceedings may arise in the future. For a further
discussion of claims and possible claims against O&R under Superfund and the
estimated liability accrued for certain Superfund claims, see "Environmental
Matters " in Note F to the O&R financial statements in Item 8 (which information
is incorporated herein by reference).
METAL BANK OF AMERICA SITE. O&R is a PRP with respect to the site
described under "Superfund - Metal Bank of America Site" above in the
description of Con Edison of New York's legal proceedings in this Item 3. O&R's
share of the estimated $24 million to $30 million cost of the cleanup program is
expected to be approximately 4.6%.
BORNE CHEMICAL SITE. O&R is a PRP with respect to the site described
under "Superfund - Borne Chemical Site" above in the description of Con Edison
of New York's legal proceedings in this Item 3. In October 1995, the PRPs
entered into an administrative consent order with the NJDEPE which obligated the
PRPs, including O&R, to perform a remedial investigation to determine what, if
any, subsurface remediation at is required.
WEST NYACK SITE. In 1994 and 1997, O&R entered into consent orders with
DEC pursuant to which O&R agreed to conduct a remedial investigation and
remediate certain property it owns in West Nyack, New York at which PCBs were
discovered. Petroleum contamination related to a leaking underground storage
tank was found as well. O&R has completed all remediation at the site except
for ongoing groundwater monitoring which will continue through March 2000.
Following completion of the monitoring, the DEC is expected to determine whether
any additional groundwater remediation will be required.
MANUFACTURED GAS SITES. Coal tar and related environmental contaminants
have been detected at the sites where the company or its predecessors
manufactured gas many years ago. O&R and the DEC executed consent orders in
1996, 1998 and 1999 requiring O&R to investigate and remediate seven such sites,
the aggregate cost of which is currently estimated at as much as $30 million.
Pursuant to a NYPSC order, O&R may defer as a regulatory asset the costs of
investigating and remediating these sites. In December 1999, O&R filed a request
with the NYPSC to increase its rates which includes recovery of such costs. At
December 31, 1999, O&R has paid $1.8 million of such costs, accrued a liability
of $1.5 million for the sites, and recorded a related regulatory asset, of $3.8
million.
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ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Asbestos is present in numerous O&R facilities. Numerous suits have been brought
in New York State and Federal courts against O&R and many other defendants for
death and injuries allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos at various O&R
premises. Many of these suits have been disposed of without any payment by O&R,
or for immaterial amounts. The amounts specified in the remaining suits total
hundreds of millions of dollars, but O&R believes that these amounts are
greatly exaggerated, as were the claims already disposed of. See "Environmental
Matters" in Note F to the O&R financial statements in Item 8 (which information
is incorporated herein by reference).
CHALLENGE TO RESTRUCTURING PLAN
In April 1998, PULP commenced a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New
York, County of Albany against the NYPSC and O&R challenging certain provisions
of O&R's 1997 restructuring plan. PULP's lawsuit was dismissed in March 2000 by
the trial court. For information about similar lawsuits brought by PULP, see
"Challenge to Restructuring Agreement" above in the description of Con Edison of
New York's legal proceedings in this Item 3. For information about O&R's 1997
restructuring plan, see Note A to the O&R financial statements in Item 8 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference)
CROSSROADS COGENERATION
In 1996 O&R was served with a summons and complaint in a litigation entitled
CROSSROADS COGENERATION CORPORATION V. ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.,
filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The
litigation relates to a power sales agreement between O&R and Crossroads
Cogeneration Corporation ("Crossroads"), which requires O&R to purchase electric
capacity and associated energy from a cogeneration facility in Mahwah, New
Jersey. The complaint alleges damage claims for breach of contract, breach of
the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and violations of the
Federal antitrust laws and seeks a declaration of Crossroads' rights under the
Agreement. In 1997, the court dismissed Crossroads' complaint in its entirety
with prejudice and dismissed Crossroads' cross-motion for partial summary
judgment as moot. The trial court determined that a 1996 NYPSC decision was
determinative of Crossroads' state contract claims. In 1998, the United States
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit confirmed the trial court's dismissal
with prejudice of Crossroads federal antitrust claims but rejected the trial
court's determination with respect to Crossroads' state contract claims. In
September 1999, plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment with the United
States District Court for the District of New Jersey relating to its state
contract claims. In October 1999, O&R filed its opposition to the motion.
SHAREHOLDER LAWSUITS
In March 1998, three O&R shareholders filed a purported derivative action on
behalf of O&R, entitled VIRGILIO CIULLO, ET AL. V. ORANGE AND ROCKLAND
UTILITIES, INC. ET AL, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of
New York, alleging various claims against its directors, several current
officers and one former officer, certain other defendants and nominally against
O&R. Plaintiffs sought various types of relief, including compensatory damages
in the approximate amount of $120 million. In January 1999, the court granted
defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint and denied plaintiffs' motion to
further amend their complaint to add additional causes of action. Plaintiffs
appeal is scheduled to be argued before the Appellate Division, First Department
in April 2000.
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In June 1999, five O&R shareholders filed a purported class action, entitled
SUZANNE HENNESSY, ET AL. V. D. LOUIS PEOPLES, ET AL., in the Supreme Court of
the State of New York, County of New York, on behalf of all persons who owned
O&R's common stock at the time O&R and Con Edison signed the definitive
agreement under which Con Edison acquired O&R. The complaint asserts various
claims against certain former as well as then current directors and officers of
O&R and certain other defendants, alleging that the actions of the defendants
resulted in a reduction in the price paid by Con Edison for O&R. Plaintiffs are
seeking various types of relief, including compensatory damages of approximately
$81 million. In September 1999, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the
complaint and for sanctions against plaintiffs and their counsel. Oral argument
on the motion was held in February 2000.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth certain information about the executive officers
of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York, as of March 1, 2000. Unless otherwise
indicated, all positions and offices listed are at Con Edison of New York. The
term of office of each officer is until the next election of directors
(trustees) of their company and until his or her successor is chosen and
qualifies. Officers are subject to removal at any time by the board of directors
(trustees) of his or her company.
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NAME AGE OFFICES AND POSITIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
<S> <C> <C>
Eugene R. McGrath 58 10/97 to present - Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director of Con Edison
3/98 to present - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
Trustee of Con Edison of New York
9/90 to 2/98 - Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and
Trustee of Con Edison of New York
J. Michael Evans 54 3/98 to present, President and Chief Operating Officer
7/95 to 2/98 - Executive Vice President - Customer Service
4/95 to 6/95 - Executive Vice President
9/91 to 3/95 - Executive Vice President - Central Operations
Joan S. Freilich 58 3/98 to present - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Director (Trustee) of Con Edison and Con Edison
of New York
10/97 to 2/98 - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Director of Con Edison
7/96 to 2/98 - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
9/94 to 7/96 - Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting
Officer
Charles F. Soutar 63 7/95 to present - Executive Vice President - Central Services
2/89 to 6/95 - Executive Vice President - Customer Service
Kevin Burke 49 7/99 to present - President of Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.
7/98 to 6/99 - Senior Vice President - Customer Service
3/98 to 6/98 - Senior Vice President - Corporate Planning
3/93 to 2/98 - Vice President - Corporate Planning
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NAME AGE OFFICES AND POSITIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
Stephen B. Bram 57 4/95 to present - Senior Vice President - Central Operations
12/94 to 3/95 - Senior Vice President
9/94 to 11/94 - Vice President
12/87 to 8/94 - Vice President - Nuclear Power
Robert W. Donohue, Jr. 57 8/99 to present - Senior Vice President - Electric Operations
1/98 to 7/99 - Vice President - Brooklyn & Queens Customer
Service
2/94 to 12/97 - Vice President - Queens Customer Service
John F. Groth 62 7/99 to present - Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations
5/93-6/99 - Vice President - Nuclear Generation, Houston
Lighting & Power Company
Mary Jane McCartney 51 10/93 to present - Senior Vice President - Gas
John D. McMahon 48 8/98 to present - Senior Vice President and General Counsel
of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York
10/97 to 8/98 - Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and
Regulatory
2/96 to 10/97 - Associate General Counsel, Utility
Affairs
4/89 to 9/97 - Assistant General Counsel
Archie M. Bankston 62 12/97 to present - Secretary of Con Edison
6/89 to present - Secretary and Associate General Counsel
A. Alan Blind 46 6/98 to present - Vice President - Nuclear Power
1/98 to 5/98 - Vice President, Nuclear Engineering -
American Electric Power
5/94 to 1/98 - Site Vice President, American Electric Power
James S. Baumstark 57 7/98 to present - Vice President - Nuclear Engineering
1/98 to 7/98 - Engineering Director, Crystal River Nuclear
Plant, Florida Power Corp.
6/96 to 12/97 - Quality Programs Director, Crystal River Nuclear
Plant, Florida Power Corp.
6/94 to 5/96 - Plant Manager, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,
Tennessee Valley Authority
Marilyn Caselli 45 8/98 to present - Vice President - Customer Operations
10/97 to 7/98 - Vice President - Staten Island Customer Service
5/96 to 9/97 - General Manager - Queens
3/96 to 4/96 - General Manager - Gas Operations
2/93 to 2/96 - General Manager - Brooklyn Administration
V. Richard Conforti 61 8/96 to present - Vice President - Transportation & Stores
7/92 to 7/96 - Assistant Vice President - Gas Operations
Richard P. Cowie 53 3/94 to present - Vice President - Employee Relations
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NAME AGE OFFICES AND POSITIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
Robert F. Crane 63 1/97 to present - Vice President - Gas Supply
3/94 to 12/96 - Vice President - Fuel Supply
David F. Gedris 51 8/99 to present - Vice President - Brooklyn & Queens Customer
Service
10/97 to 7/99 - Vice President - Fossil Power
2/96 to 9/97 - Vice President - Westchester Customer Service
2/94 to 1/96 - Vice President - Maintenance and Construction
William A. Harkins 54 2/97 to present - Vice President - Energy Management
2/89 to 2/97 - Vice President - Planning and Inter-Utility Affairs
Andrew L. Jacob 51 8/99 to present - Vice President - Steam Operations
1/93 to 7/99 - Chief Engineer
Paul H. Kinkel 55 9/98 to present - Vice President - Bronx and Westchester
Customer Service
1/98 to 9/98 - Vice President - Nuclear Power
2/96 to 12/97 - Vice President - Maintenance and Construction
12/93 to 2/96 - Vice President - Engineering
M. Peter Lanahan, Jr. 56 8/96 to present - Vice President - Environment, Health & Safety
5/95 to 8/96 - Vice President - Environmental Affairs
1/91 to 4/95 - Manager, General Electric Company
Richard J. Morgan 64 8/99 to present - Vice President - Emergency Management
12/96 to 7/99- Vice President - Steam Operations
7/92 to 11/96 - Assistant Vice President - Steam Operations
John A. Nutant 64 2/94 to present - Vice President - Manhattan Customer Service
James P. O'Brien 52 3/99 to present - Vice President & General Auditor
1/98 to 2/99 - General Auditor
3/94 to 12/97 - Vice President - Information Resources
Stephen E. Quinn 53 1/98 to present - Vice President - Maintenance
Services
9/94 to 12/97 - Vice President - Nuclear Power
Louis L. Rana 51 3/98 to present - Vice President - System & Transmission
Operations
10/97 to 2/98 - General Manager - System Operation
8/97 to 9/97 - General Manager - Manhattan Electric Operations
1/94 to 7/97 - Chief Distribution Engineer
Frances A. Resheske 39 5/99 to present - Vice President - Public Affairs
2/99 to 4/99 - Director - Public Affairs
6/95 to 2/99 - General Manager - Government Relations and
Community Development, Brooklyn Union Gas Company
1/94 to 6/95 - Manager - Government Relations, Brooklyn
Union Gas Company
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NAME AGE OFFICES AND POSITIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
Hyman Schoenblum 51 12/97 to present - Vice President and Controller of Con Edison
10/97 to present - Vice President and Controller
3/97 to 9/97 - Vice President and Treasurer
6/96 to 2/97 - Director - Financial Restructuring
11/93 to 5/96 - Director - Corporate Planning
Edwin W. Scott 61 6/89 to present - Vice President and Deputy General Counsel -
Legal Services
Wanda Skalba 50 1/98 to present- Vice President - Information Resources
4/96 to 12/97 - Director - Information Resources
4/93 to 4/96 - Director - Application Services
Minto L. Soares 63 1/98 to present - Vice President - Substation Operations
6/91 to 12/97 - Vice President - Bronx Customer Service
Saddie L. Smith 47 8/98 to present - Vice President - Staten Island Customer
Service
7/97 to 7/98 - Director - Facilities and Office Services
7/95 to 7/97 - Director - Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs
12/91 to 7/95- Senior Attorney - Labor Relations
Robert P. Stelben 57 12/97 to present - Vice President and Treasurer of Con Edison
10/97 to present - Vice President and Treasurer
8/97 to 9/97 - Vice President - Finance
11/95 to 8/97 - Vice President and Treasurer, Johnson & Higgins
8/94 to 11/95 - Vice President and Treasurer, BTR Americas
Luther Tai 51 7/98 to present - Vice President - Corporate Planning
7/94 to 6/98 - Director - Corporate Planning
Alfred R. Wassler 55 8/96 to present - Vice President - Purchasing
3/94 to 8/96 - Vice President - Purchasing, Transportation
and Stores
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
CON EDISON
Con Edison's Common Shares ($.10 par value), the only class of common equity of
Con Edison, are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As of January 31, 2000,
there were 116,467 holders of record of Con Edison's Common Shares. For
information about repurchase of Con Edison's Common Shares, see "Stock
Repurchase" in the MD&As of Con Edison and Con Edison of New York in Item 7
(which information is incorporated herein by reference).
The market price range for Con Edison's Common Shares during 1999 and 1998, as
reported in the consolidated reporting system, and the dividends paid by Con
Edison in 1999 and 1998 were as follows:
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1999 1998
DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS
HIGH LOW PAID HIGH LOW PAID
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1st Quarter $53-7/16 $45-1/8 $.535 $47-7/8 $39-1/16 $.53
2nd Quarter 49-7/8 43-7/8 .535 47-1/8 41-1/8 .53
3rd Quarter 46-5/8 40 .535 52-1/4 42 .53
4th Quarter 43-1/16 33-9/16 .535 56-1/8 48-1/2 .53
</TABLE>
On January 20, 2000, Con Edison's Board of Directors declared a quarterly
dividend of $.545 per Common Share which was paid on March 15, 2000.
Con Edison expects to pay dividends to its shareholders primarily from dividends
and other distributions it receives from its subsidiaries. The payment of
dividends, however, is subject to approval and declaration by Con Edison's Board
of Directors, and will depend on a variety of factors, including business,
financial and regulatory considerations. For additional information about the
payment of dividends by Con Edison, see "Dividends" in Note B to the Con Edison
financial statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
The outstanding shares of Con Edison of New York's Common Stock ($2.50 par
value), the only class of common equity of Con Edison of New York, are held by
Con Edison and are not traded.
The dividends declared by Con Edison of New York in 1999 and 1998 are shown in
its Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings included in Item 8 (which
information is incorporated herein by reference). For additional information
about the payment of dividends by Con Edison of New York, and restrictions
thereon, see "Dividends" in Note B to the Con Edison of New York financial
statements in Item 8 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
O&R
The outstanding shares of O&R's Common Stock ($5.00 par value), the only class
of common equity of O&R, are held by Con Edison and are not traded.
The dividends declared by O&R in 1999 and 1998 are shown in its Consolidated
Statement of Retained Earnings included in Item 8 (which information is
incorporated herein by reference).
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
CON EDISON*
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 7,491.3 $ 7,093.0 $ 7,196.2 $ 7,133.1 $ 6,620.0
Purchased power 1,824.0 1,253.8 1,349.6 1,272.9 1,107.2
Fuel 430.1 579.0 596.8 573.3 504.1
Gas purchased for resale 485.2 437.3 552.6 590.4 342.0
Operating income 1,019.8 1,053.3 1,035.3 1,012.5 1,040.6
Net income for common stock 700.6 712.7 694.5 688.2 688.3
Total assets 15,531.5 14,381.4 14,722.5 14,057.2 13,949.9
Long-term debt 4,524.6 4,050.1 4,188.9 4,238.6 3,917.2
Preferred stock subject to
mandatory redemption 37.1 37.1 84.6 84.6 100.0
Common shareholders' equity 5,412.0 6,025.6 5,930.1 5,727.6 5,522.7
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Basic earnings per share $ 3.14 $ 3.04 $ 2.95 $ 2.93 $ 2.93
Diluted earnings per share $ 3.13 $ 3.04 $ 2.95 $ 2.93 $ 2.93
Cash dividends per
common share $ 2.14 $ 2.12 $ 2.10 $ 2.08 $ 2.04
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Average common shares
outstanding (millions) 223.4 234.3 235.1 235.0 234.9
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</TABLE>
* Con Edison, which was established as the parent holding company for Con Edison
of New York effective January 1, 1998, owns all of Con Edison of New York's
outstanding shares of common stock .
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK*
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 6,956.0 $ 6,998.7 $7,196.2 $ 7,133.1 $ 6,620.0
Purchased power 1,669.2 1,252.0 1,349.6 1,272.9 1,107.2
Fuel 430.2 579.0 596.8 573.3 504.1
Gas purchased for resale 351.8 370.1 552.6 590.4 342.0
Operating income 1,001.5 1,067.1 1,035.3 1,012.5 1,040.6
Net income for common stock 698.3 728.1 694.5 688.2 688.3
Total assets 13,682.2 14,172.8 14,722.5 14,057.2 13,949.9
Long-term debt 4,243.1 4,050.1 4,188.9 4,238.6 3,917.2
Preferred stock subject to
mandatory redemption 37.1 37.1 84.6 84.6 100.0
Common shareholders' equity 4,393.8 5,842.7 5,930.1 5,727.6 5,522.7
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Basic earnings per share * * $ 2.95 $ 2.93 $ 2.93
Diluted earnings per share * * $ 2.95 $ 2.93 $ 2.93
Cash dividends per
common share * * $ 2.10 $ 2.08 $ 2.04
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Average common shares
outstanding (millions) * * 235.1 235.0 234.9
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</TABLE>
* Con Edison, which was established as the parent holding company for Con Edison
of New York effective January 1, 1998, owns all of Con Edison of New York's
outstanding shares of common stock.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis relates to the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) and should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
CON EDISON'S BUSINESS
Con Edison is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related
services to its customers through its regulated and unregulated subsidiaries.
Con Edison's core business is energy distribution and it is also pursuing
related growth opportunities in competitive businesses.
Con Edison's principal subsidiary is Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. (Con Edison of New York), a regulated utility which provides electric
service to over three million customers and gas service to over a million
customers in New York City and Westchester County. It also provides steam
service in parts of Manhattan.
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is also a regulated utility subsidiary
of Con Edison. O&R, along with its regulated utility subsidiaries, provides
electric service to over 275,000 customers and gas service to over 100,000
customers in southeastern New York and in adjacent sections of New Jersey and
northeastern Pennsylvania.
In October 1999, Con Edison agreed to acquire Northeast Utilities (Northeast),
which, through its three regulated utility subsidiaries, provides electric
service to over 1.7 million customers in Connecticut, New Hampshire and western
Massachusetts and, following completion of its acquisition of Yankee Energy
System, Inc., will provide gas service to over 185,000 customers in Connecticut.
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS
Several significant developments in 1999 materially affected Con Edison's
financial condition and results of operations. In July 1999 Con Edison completed
its $791.5 million acquisition of O&R. See Note K to the financial statements.
In June and August 1999, Con Edison of New York completed the sales of almost
6,300 megawatts (MW) of its approximately 8,300 MW of electric generating
capacity, for a total of $1.8 billion. See Note I to the financial statements.
During 1999, Con Edison substantially completed its $1 billion common stock
repurchase program. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources Stock Repurchases,"
below.
Significant developments are also expected in 2000, including the completion of
the acquisition of Northeast for an estimated aggregate price of not more than
$3.8 billion and additional purchases of common stock under a $300 million
expansion of the repurchase program. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources -
Northeast Utilities Merger and Stock Repurchases," below. Con Edison of New York
has also announced that it will conduct an auction for the possible sale of the
Indian Point 2 nuclear generating unit. See "Nuclear Generation," below.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH AND SHORT-TERM BORROWING
Cash and temporary cash investments and commercial paper outstanding at December
31, 1999 and 1998 were:
(MILLION OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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Cash and temporary
cash investments $485.1 $102.3
Commercial paper $495.4 -
The 1999 amounts reflect short-term borrowing in December 1999 in anticipation
of January 2000 cash requirements. Con Edison's cash requirements are subject to
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substantial fluctuations due to seasonal variations in cash flow and generally
peak in January and July of each year when semi-annual payments of New York City
property taxes are due.
Con Edison's average daily commercial paper outstanding in 1999 was $125 million
compared to $35 million in 1998. The weighted average interest rate was
approximately 5.0 percent in 1999 compared to approximately 5.6 percent in 1998.
The increased commercial paper issuance during 1999 reflects temporary
short-term borrowing to complete the O&R acquisition and to continue the common
stock repurchase program. This borrowing was repaid with cash proceeds from the
generation divestiture. The increased borrowing also reflects Con Edison's plan
to maintain commercial paper as a cost-effective component of its capital
structure.
For additional information about Con Edison's commercial paper programs, see
Note C to the financial statements.
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS
Net cash flows from operating activities for years 1997 through 1999 were as
follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
- -------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Net cash flows from
operating activities $1,205 $1,390 $1,286
Common stock
dividends (477) (493) (494)
- -------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Net cash flows $728 $897 $792
Net cash flows from operations in 1999 were lower than in 1998 due to higher
capacity charges and other cash flow effects of the generation divestiture. Net
cash flows in 1998 were higher than in 1997 due principally to higher electric
sales revenue from warmer than normal summer weather and an improved New York
City economy.
Customer accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts,
increased at December 31, 1999 compared to December 31, 1998, primarily because
of Con Edison's acquisition of O&R and increased sales by Con Edison's
unregulated subsidiaries. See "Unregulated Subsidiaries," below. For Con Edison
of New York, the equivalent number of days of revenue outstanding (ENDRO) of
customer accounts receivable was 28.8 days at December 31, 1999, compared with
28.0 days at December 31, 1998. For O&R, the ENDRO was 40.4 days at December 31,
1999.
Net utility plant decreased at December 31, 1999 compared to December 31, 1998
reflecting the net effect of generation divestiture and the acquisition of O&R.
Accounts payable was higher at December 31, 1999 primarily because of increased
purchased power billings and the acquisition of O&R. Other receivables were
higher at December 31, 1999 primarily because of the acquisition of O&R.
Materials and supplies decreased at December 31, 1999 reflecting the sale of
inventory along with the generating plants.
Prepayments at December 31, 1999 reflect cumulative credits to pension expense
of $116.0 million compared with $62.0 million at December 31, 1998, resulting
primarily from the amortization of past investment gains. See Note D to the
financial statements.
For information about regulatory assets and liabilities, see Note J to the
financial statements.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Con Edison expects to finance its operations, capital requirements (other than
those relating to its pending acquisition of Northeast) and the payment of
dividends to its shareholders primarily from dividends and other distributions
it receives from its subsidiaries and through external borrowings, including
commercial paper. For information about restrictions on the payment of dividends
by Con Edison of New York, see Note B to the financial statements. For
information about Con Edison's capital requirements relating to its pending
acquisition of Northeast, see "Northeast Utilities Merger," below.
In February 2000 Con Edison of New York and O&R requested the New York State
Public Service Commission (PSC) to authorize additional long-term debt issuances
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of up to $1.5 billion and $150 million, respectively, prior to 2003. The PSC has
already authorized Con Edison of New York to issue securities for the refunding
of its outstanding debt and preferred stock from time to time prior to the year
2003. O&R has requested similar authorization to refund its outstanding debt
securities.
Con Edison's ratio of earnings to fixed charges for 1999, 1998 and 1997 and
common equity ratio at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were:
1999 1998 1997
---------------------
Earnings to fixed
charges (SEC basis) 4.04 4.29 4.09
Common equity 53.1 58.4 56.8
The changes in interest coverage in these years reflect changes in pre-tax
income and changes in interest charges due to debt issuances and refundings. The
decrease in the equity ratio for 1999 reflects the $1 billion common stock
repurchase program and debt issuances. Con Edison expects that these ratios will
decrease in 2000 when it expects to complete the acquisition of Northeast and
continue to repurchase its common stock. Con Edison's interest coverage and
equity ratio are currently among the highest in the industry.
Con Edison of New York issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of 40-year
7.35 percent debentures in June 1999 and $200 million aggregate principal amount
of 10-year 7.15 percent debentures in December 1999. In addition, it repaid at
maturity $150 million of floating rate taxable debentures in July 1999 and $75
million of 7-year 6.5 percent debentures in September 1999.
Con Edison of New York issued $292.7 million of 35-year adjustable rate
tax-exempt debt in July 1999, the proceeds of which, along with other funds,
were used in August 1999 to redeem $150 million of 7 1/4 percent Series 1989 C
tax-exempt debt and $150 million of 7 1/2 percent Series 1990 A tax-exempt debt.
In 1998, it issued $385 million of debentures with interest rates ranging from
6.15 to 7.10 percent to refund debentures and tax-exempt debt with interest
rates ranging from 7-1/8 to 8.05 percent and $75 million of 30-year 6.90 percent
debentures to redeem three series of preferred stock.
The commercial paper of Con Edison and its utility subsidiaries is rated P-1 and
A-1, respectively, by Moody's Investor Service (Moody's) and Standard and Poor's
Rating Group (S&P). S&P has assigned an issuer rating of A to Con Edison, which
has not yet issued any long-term debt. The debentures of Con Edison's utility
subsidiaries are rated A1 and A+, respectively, by Moody's and S&P. The rating
agencies are reviewing these ratings in light of Con Edison's pending
acquisition of Northeast.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The following table compares Con Edison's capital requirements, other than
requirements relating to its stock repurchases and pending Northeast
acquisition, for the years 1997 through 1999 and estimated amounts for 2000 and
2001:
(Millions of 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
Dollars)
- --------------------- -------- -------- -------- ------ -------
Utility
construction
expenditures $ 908 $ 829 $ 678 $ 619 $ 654
Investment in
unregulated
subsidiaries 293 221 165 56 86
Nuclear
decommissioning 21 21 21 21 21
trust
Nuclear fuel 47 28 17 7 15
Retirement of
long-term debt at 300 395 525 200 106
maturity
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Total $1,569 $1,494 $1,406 $903 $ 882
The increased utility construction expenditures in 2000 and 2001 reflect
expenditures to repower Con Edison of New York's East River steam-electric
generating plant, expenditures related to meeting load growth on the electric
distribution system and the construction programs of O&R. The repowering will
provide additional, more efficient and lower-cost steam capacity, and will allow
for the retirement and sale of the Waterside generating station. See "Regulatory
Matters - Steam," below.
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STOCK REPURCHASES
During 1999 18.7 million shares of Con Edison common stock were repurchased at
an average price of $43.82 per share, and a total cost of $819.7 million under
the previously announced $1 billion repurchase program. Through December 31,
1999, a total of 21.4 million shares was purchased under the program at an
average price of $44.03 per share, and a total cost of $940.5 million.
In January 2000 Con Edison announced the expansion of its stock repurchase
program by an additional $300 million. Con Edison expects that purchases will be
made from time to time on the open market, as determined by market conditions
and Con Edison's other financial needs.
Con Edison purchased 432,400 shares of its common stock (at an aggregate cost of
approximately $19.8 million) in April and May 1999 to be used for exercises of
options under its 1996 Stock Option Plan. At December 31, 1999, approximately
318,960 of these shares remained available for future option exercises. Shares
of Con Edison common stock to be issued upon the exercise of options may be
either purchased on the market or newly issued shares. See Note M to the
financial statements.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES MERGER
In October 1999 Con Edison agreed to acquire Northeast Utilities for an
estimated aggregate purchase price of not more than $3.8 billion, payable 50
percent in cash and 50 percent in common stock (subject to election and
proration procedures). Con Edison expects that, following receipt of all
required shareholder and regulatory approvals, it will complete the merger in
2000.
In January 2000 Con Edison and Northeast submitted filings relating to the
merger with the relevant federal and state agencies, including the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
Department of Justice and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Con Edison has not yet entered into any agreements or made any arrangements with
respect to financing the cash portion of the merger consideration. Con Edison
expects to meet this need with a combination of cash on hand and issuance of
long-term or short-term debt, and does not expect to experience any difficulty
in obtaining the requisite financing. See "Financial Market Risks," below.
For additional information about the merger, see "Northeast Utilities Merger"
which precedes Note A in the footnotes to the financial statements.
UNREGULATED SUBSIDIARIES
Con Edison's unregulated subsidiaries provide competitive gas and electric
supply and energy-related products and services (Con Edison Solutions); invest
in and manage energy infrastructure projects (Con Edison Development); market
specialized energy supply services to wholesale customers (Con Edison Energy);
and invest in telecommunications infrastructure (Con Edison Communications).
These subsidiaries operate primarily in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states.
Con Edison's investment in these subsidiaries was $284.4 million at December 31,
1999. See "Capital Requirements," above.
Northeast also has unregulated subsidiaries that provide telecommunications,
energy management and marketing and other energy related services.
The unregulated subsidiaries participate in new unregulated energy supply and
services businesses that are subject to competition and different investment
risks than those involved in the businesses of the regulated utility
subsidiaries.
REGULATORY MATTERS
Federal and state initiatives have resulted in a fundamental restructuring of
Con Edison and the rest of the utility industry by promoting the development of
competition in the sale of electricity and gas. These initiatives "unbundle," or
separate, the integrated supply and delivery services that utilities have
traditionally provided,
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and enable customers to purchase electric and gas supply from others for
delivery by the utilities over their electric and gas systems.
ELECTRIC
In 1996 the FERC issued its Order 888 requiring electric utilities to make their
transmission facilities available to wholesale sellers and buyers of electric
energy and allow utilities to recover related legitimate and verifiable stranded
costs subject to FERC's jurisdiction. In November 1999 following FERC approval,
the New York State Independent System Operator (ISO) commenced operations and
began controlling and operating most electric transmission facilities in New
York as an integrated system. Con Edison's utility subsidiaries continue to own
and maintain, but not operate, their transmission facilities and receive fees
for use of the facilities.
In 1996 the PSC, in its Competitive Opportunities proceeding, endorsed a
fundamental restructuring of the electric utility industry in New York State,
based on competition in the generation and energy services sectors of the
industry.
In September 1997 the PSC approved a restructuring agreement between Con Edison
of New York, the PSC staff and certain other parties. The restructuring
agreement provides for:
- cumulative rate reductions of approximately $1 billion;
- "retail choice" for all electric customers;
- the divestiture of electric generation capacity; and
- a reasonable opportunity for recovery of "strandable costs."
Con Edison of New York reduced electric rates by $129 million in 1998 and $80
million in April 1999 as part of the restructuring agreement's rate plan.
Under this plan, the revenues that the company receives over the five-year
transition period ending in March 2002 are reduced by $1 billion from the amount
that would have been received had the March 1997 rate levels remained in effect.
Additional rate reductions of approximately $103 million and $209 million are
scheduled to take effect in April 2000 and 2001, respectively.
At December 31, 1999, approximately 70,000 Con Edison of New York customers
representing approximately 20 percent of the aggregate customer load were
purchasing electricity from other suppliers under the electric Retail Choice
program. In February 2000 the PSC issued an order requiring Con Edison of New
York to make the program available to all of its electric customers by November
2000. Con Edison of New York delivers electricity to customers in this program
through its regulated transmission and distribution system. In general, Con
Edison of New York's delivery rates for Retail Choice customers are equal to the
rates applicable to other comparable Con Edison of New York customers, less an
amount representing the cost of the energy and capacity it avoids by not
supplying these customers. In its February 2000 order, the PSC reduced the
delivery rate for large electric Retail Choice customers and authorized Con
Edison of New York to recover the resulting lost revenues by recognizing a
portion of the deferred generation divestiture gain (see Note I to the financial
statements).
Con Edison's utility subsidiaries have sold most of their electric generating
assets (see Note I to the financial statements). Con Edison of New York still
owns about 2,000 MW of generating assets and has contracts with non-utility
generators (NUGs) for approximately 2,100 MW of electric generating capacity
(see Note H to the financial statements). Con Edison's utility subsidiaries use
these remaining generating resources, and energy and capacity purchased from the
buyers of the generating assets sold and others, to supply electricity to their
full-service customers (i.e., those customers who are not participants in the
electric retail access program) and to other suppliers who supply electricity
under the retail access programs.
Con Edison's utility subsidiaries no longer earn an equity return on the
generating assets that were sold. Instead, the utility subsidiaries purchase
electricity from the buyers of the generating assets sold and recover the cost
of the electricity either in base rates or pursuant to applicable fuel
adjustment
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clauses. See Note A - Recoverable Fuel Costs and Note I to the financial
statements.
Con Edison does not expect its utility subsidiaries to add long-term electric
generation resources other than in connection with the repowering of the East
River generating plant, which will add incremental electric capacity of 250 MW.
In a July 1998 order, the PSC indicated that it "agree(s) generally that Con
Edison of New York need not plan on constructing new generation as the
competitive market develops," but considers "overly broad" and did not adopt its
request for a declaration that, solely with respect to providing generating
capacity, it will no longer be required to engage in long-range planning to meet
potential demand and, in particular, that it will no longer have the obligation
to construct new generating facilities, regardless of the market price of
capacity. Con Edison's unregulated subsidiaries, which at December 31, 1999 have
invested in 450 MW of electric generating assets, may invest in additional
generating assets.
Con Edison of New York's potential electric strandable costs are those prior
utility investments and commitments that may not be recoverable in a competitive
electric supply market, including the unrecovered book cost of its remaining
electric generating plants, including its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating
unit, the future cost of decommissioning Indian Point 2 and its retired Indian
Point 1 nuclear generating unit and charges under contracts with NUGs. Con
Edison of New York is recovering potential electric strandable costs in the
rates it charges all customers, including those customers purchasing electricity
from others. Pursuant to the restructuring agreement, following March 31, 2002,
Con Edison of New York will be given a reasonable opportunity to recover,
through a non-bypassable charge to customers, any remaining strandable costs,
including a reasonable return on investments. For any remaining strandable costs
relating to fossil-fueled generating assets, the recovery period will be 10
years. For additional information about nuclear generation and NUG-related
strandable costs, see Notes G and H to the financial statements.
O&R has entered into settlement agreements or similar arrangements with the PSC
and the New Jersey and Pennsylvania public utility commissions which also
provide for a transition to a competitive electric market, including the
divestiture of its generating assets. See "Restructuring Agreements" in Note A
to the financial statements.
GAS
Under Con Edison of New York's gas Retail Choice program, which began in 1996,
all of its gas customers may purchase gas from other suppliers. At December 31,
1999, approximately 22,000 Con Edison of New York customers representing
approximately 25 percent of aggregate firm customer load were participating in
the program. The delivery of gas continues to be through Con Edison of New
York's distribution system.
In January 1997 the PSC approved a four-year gas rate settlement agreement with
the following major provisions: base rates will, with limited exceptions, remain
at September 1996 levels through September 2000; Con Edison of New York will
share in net revenue from interruptible gas sales (previously used only to
reduce firm customer gas costs) by retaining in each rate year the first $7.0
million of net revenue from such sales above 8.5 million dekatherms and 50
percent of additional net revenues; and 86 percent of any increase in property
taxes above levels implicit in rates will be recovered by offsetting amounts, if
any, that would otherwise be returned to customers. Con Edison of New York will
share with customers 50 percent of earnings above a 13 percent rate of return on
gas common equity. No amounts were deferred for earnings sharing in 1999, 1998
or 1997.
In December 1999, O&R filed with the PSC a request to increase gas rates by $12
million over a four-year period.
STEAM
In a December 1999 order, the PSC concurred with Con Edison of New York that a
competitive steam market is not currently feasible.
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In 1999, Con Edison of New York began a project to repower its East River
steam-electric generating plant (see "Capital Requirements," above). The
repowering of the East River plant will provide enhanced reliability and lower
costs to steam customers and permit the company to sell its Waterside generating
station as part of a nine-acre development site in midtown Manhattan along the
East River. The sale of the nine-acre site and the disposition of the expected
net after-tax gain from the sale will be subject to PSC approval.
In November 1999 Con Edison of New York filed a steam rate plan with the PSC
requesting a cumulative rate increase of $33.1 million over a four-year period
ending September 2004. The current three-year steam rate agreement between Con
Edison of New York and the PSC staff, which expires in October 2000, provided
for a $16 million rate increase.
FINANCIAL MARKET RISKS
Con Edison's primary market risks associated with activities in derivative
financial instruments, other financial instruments and derivative commodity
instruments, are interest rate risk and commodity price risk.
The interest rate risk relates primarily to new debt financing needed to fund
capital requirements, including utility construction expenditures, maturing debt
securities and the pending Northeast acquisition, and to variable rate debt.
See "Capital Requirements" and "Northeast Utilities Merger," above.
In general, the rates Con Edison's utility subsidiaries charge customers for
electric, gas and steam service are not subject to change for fluctuations in
the cost of capital during the respective terms of the current rate agreements.
The utility subsidiaries manage interest rate risk through the issuance of
mostly fixed-rate debt with varying maturities and through opportunistic
refundings of debt through optional redemptions and tender offers. In addition,
Con Edison of New York, has from time to time, entered into derivative financial
instruments to hedge interest rate risk.
At December 31, 1999, neither Con Edison nor any of its subsidiaries had
derivative or other financial instruments outstanding for purposes of hedging
its interest rate risk.
Derivative instruments are used by Con Edison to hedge flowing gas and gas in
storage. In addition, Con Edison Solutions and Con Edison Energy use derivatives
to hedge its gas purchases to meet future load requirements. The utility
subsidiaries do not generally use derivatives to hedge purchases of electricity
and fuel because the related commodity price risks are mitigated by the fuel
adjustment provisions of their current rate agreements (see Note A to the
financial statements). At December 31, 1999 neither the fair value of the hedged
positions outstanding nor potential, near-term derivative losses from reasonably
possible near-term changes in market prices were material to the financial
position, results of operations or liquidity of Con Edison.
NUCLEAR GENERATION
Con Edison of New York, which has operated its approximately 1,000 MW Indian
Point 2 nuclear generating unit since 1973, is exploring alternatives to its
continued ownership and operation of Indian Point 2. In February 2000, the
company announced an auction process for the Indian Point 2 unit, the retired
Indian Point 1 unit and related gas turbines. The company has reserved the right
to reject any and all proposals, to terminate the auction process, and/or to
decline to sell all or any part of the assets being auctioned. Any sale would be
subject to the approval of the PSC and the NRC.
In February 2000, Con Edison of New York shut down Indian Point 2 following a
leak in one of its steam generators. NRC approval will be required to restart
the plant. Certain organizations have asked the NRC to require the company to
replace the steam generators prior to restart. The company is not currently able
to determine if or when replacement of the steam generators will be required.
Various parties have initiated or threatened legal or legislative action to
prevent the company from recovering replacement power costs related to the
current outage and the PSC is expected to initiate a proceeding to examine the
prudency of related company actions. The company believes that its actions in
this regard have been prudent, but it is unable to predict whether or not any
related proceedings, lawsuits or other actions will have a material adverse
effect on the company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
For information about the recovery of Con Edison of New York's investment in
Indian Point 2, decommissioning Indian Point 2 and additional information about
nuclear generation, see Note G to the financial statements.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
For information concerning potential liabilities arising from laws and
regulations protecting the
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environment, including the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund), and from claims relating to
alleged exposure to asbestos, see Note F to the financial statements.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Con Edison is affected by the decline in the purchasing power of the dollar
caused by inflation. Regulation permits Con Edison's utility subsidiaries to
recover through depreciation only the historical cost of their plant assets even
though in an inflationary economy the cost to replace the assets upon their
retirement will substantially exceed historical costs. The impact is, however,
partially offset by the repayment of the utility subsidiaries' long-term debt in
dollars of lesser value than the dollars originally borrowed.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis includes forward-looking statements, which are
statements of future expectation and not facts. Words such as "estimates,"
"expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans" and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. Actual results or developments might differ
materially from those included in the forward-looking statements because of
factors such as competition and industry restructuring, the Northeast merger,
technological developments, changes in economic conditions, changes in
historical weather patterns, changes in laws, regulations or regulatory
policies, developments in legal or public policy doctrines, and other presently
unknown or unforeseen factors.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Con Edison's earnings per share in 1999 were $3.14 ($3.13 on a diluted basis).
Earnings per share in 1998 and 1997 were $3.04 and $2.95, respectively, on both
basic and diluted bases. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Stock
Repurchases."
Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998 1997
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Con Edison of New York $698.3 $728.1 $704.0
O&R* 22.2 - -
Unregulated subsidiaries (10.9) (18.4) (9.5)
Other** (9.0) 3.0 -
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CON EDISON $700.6 $712.7 $694.5
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* O&R earnings are for the period subsequent to its acquisition in July 1999.
**Includes parent company expenses and inter-company eliminations.
Con Edison's earnings for 1999, compared to 1998, decreased $12.1 million. The
principal components of the decrease were: $42.3 million of electric rate
reductions; $41.9 million of lost equity return on generating assets that were
divested; and $8.5 million of higher distribution expenses relating to Hurricane
Floyd and a July 1999 heat wave, offset by $22.2 million of O&R earnings
reflecting the acquisition of O&R in July 1999 and approximately $65.7 million
of lower nuclear and pension expenses. Earnings also reflect the levels of
electric, gas and steam sales discussed below.
Con Edison's earnings for 1998, compared to 1997, increased $18.2 million as the
result of higher electric revenues of $36.5 million from warmer than normal
summer weather and an improving New York City economy, net of rate reductions,
offset, in part, by expenses of $19.3 million from an extended Indian Point 2
maintenance outage.
Con Edison's operating revenues in 1999, compared to 1998, increased by $398.3
million, and its operating income decreased by $33.5 million. Operating revenues
in 1998, compared to 1997, decreased from the prior year by $103.1 million, and
operating income increased by $18.0 million.
A discussion of Con Edison's operating revenues and operating income by business
segment follows. Con Edison's principal business segments are its electric, gas
and steam utility businesses. For additional information about Con Edison's
business segments, see Note N to the financial statements.
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ELECTRIC
Con Edison's electric operating revenues in 1999 increased $118.2 million, from
1998 and in 1998 increased $38.9 million from 1997. The increases reflect
increased sales volumes, offset by electric rate reductions of approximately $65
million in 1999 and $102 million in 1998. The 1999 increase also reflects $258.1
million of O&R electric operating revenues.
Electricity sales volume in Con Edison of New York's service territory increased
3.9 percent in 1999 and 3.1 percent in 1998.
The increases in sales volume reflect both the continued strength of the New
York City economy and warmer than normal summer weather. Con Edison's electric
sales vary seasonally in response to weather, and peak in the summer.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, electricity sales volume in Con Edison of New York's service territory
increased 2.7 percent in 1999 and 2.5 percent in 1998. Weather-adjusted sales
represent an estimate of the sales that would have been made if historical
average weather conditions had prevailed.
Con Edison's electric operating income decreased $47.3 million in 1999 compared
to 1998. The principal components of the decrease were: $41.9 million of lost
equity return on generating assets that were divested; approximately $8.5
million of increased distribution expenses relating to Hurricane Floyd and a
July 1999 heat wave; and $42.3 million of electric rate reductions, offset, in
part, by approximately $65 million of reduced expenses at Indian Point 2 (which
had an extended maintenance outage in 1998) and decreased pension costs; and
$28.4 million of electric operating income attributable to O&R.
Con Edison's 1998 electric operating income increased $50.9 million compared to
1997 primarily as a result of increased electric revenues of $36.5 million and
decreased pension expenses of $28.6 million, partly offset by increased expenses
of $19.3 million at Indian Point 2.
GAS
Con Edison's gas operating revenues and gas operating income increased $40.5
million and $10.5 million, respectively, in 1999 and decreased $134.3 million
and $12.6 million, respectively, in 1998. These changes reflect gas sales and
transportation volumes. The 1999 increases also reflect O&R gas operating
revenues of approximately $56.4 million and O&R gas operating income of
approximately $0.3 million.
Gas sales and transportation volume to firm customers of Con Edison of New York
increased 5.8 percent in 1999 compared to 1998 and decreased 9.7 percent in 1998
compared to 1997. Con Edison's gas sales and transportation vary seasonally in
response to weather, and peak in the winter. The increase in volumes from 1998
reflects the colder 1999 winter compared to 1998. The decrease in 1998 compared
to 1997 reflects the relatively warm 1998 winter.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, gas sales and transportation volume to firm customers increased 1.3
percent in 1999 and decreased 0.1 percent in 1998.
A weather-normalization provision that applies to the gas businesses of Con
Edison's utility subsidiaries operating in New York moderates, but does not
eliminate, the effect of weather-related changes on gas operating income.
STEAM
Con Edison's steam operating revenues and steam operating income increased $18.1
million and $0.1 million, respectively, in 1999, but decreased $69.9 million and
$16.7 million, respectively in 1998, primarily because of changes in steam sales
volume.
Steam sales volume increased 6.1 percent in 1999 and decreased 8.8 percent in
1998.
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Con Edison's steam sales vary seasonally in response to weather, and peak in the
winter. The increase in volume for steam sales from 1998 reflects the colder
1999 winter compared to 1998. The decrease in 1998 compared to 1997 reflects the
relatively warm 1998 winter.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, steam sales volume decreased 1.4 percent in 1999 and decreased 1.7
percent in 1998.
TAXES, OTHER THAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX
At $1.2 billion, taxes other than federal income tax remain one of Con Edison's
utility subsidiaries' largest operating expenses.
The principal components of and variations in operating taxes were:
Increase/ (Decrease)
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1999 1998
(Millions of 1999 Amount over 1998 over 1997
Dollars)
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Property taxes $606.2 $(12.2) $27.7
State and local
taxes on revenues 470.7 4.9 (9.0)
Payroll taxes 59.6 2.9 (2.6)
Other taxes 43.3 (23.9) 10.9
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Total $1,179.8* $(28.3) $27.0
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*Including sales taxes on customers' bills, total taxes, other than federal
income taxes, billed to customers in 1999 were $1,458.2 million.
OTHER INCOME
Other income increased $29.7 million in 1999 due principally to deferred federal
income tax credits realized as a result of the generation divestiture. See Note
L to the financial statements. Other income decreased $8.3 million in 1998 due
principally to the write-off of a $10 million investment made by an unregulated
subsidiary.
NET INTEREST CHARGES
Net interest charges increased $11.7 million in 1999, compared to 1998,
reflecting the addition of $15.4 million of O&R debt expense and $3.4 million of
increased interest on short-term borrowing, partially offset by refunding of
long-term debt and favorable tax audit adjustments. Net interest charges
decreased $7.2 million in 1998, reflecting the interest savings from the
refunding of long-term debt in 1998.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Federal income tax decreased $32.6 million in 1999 and increased $25.7 million
in 1998, reflecting the changes each year in income before tax and in tax
credits. See Note L to the financial statements.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis relates to the accompanying financial statements of
Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New York) and should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK'S BUSINESS
Con Edison of New York is a regulated utility that provides electric service to
over three million customers and gas service to over a million customers in New
York City and Westchester County. It also provides steam service in parts of
Manhattan. All of the common stock of Con Edison of New York is owned by
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison).
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS
Several significant developments in 1999 materially affected Con Edison of New
York's financial condition and results of operations. In June and August 1999,
Con Edison of New York completed the sales of almost 6,300 megawatts (MW) of its
approximately 8,300 MW of electric generating capacity, for a total of $1.8
billion. See Note I to the financial statements. Con Edison of New York used the
proceeds from the sales to pay dividends to Con Edison and to further reduce its
equity by purchasing $819.7 million of Con Edison common stock. See "Liquidity
and Capital Resources - Stock Repurchases," below.
Significant developments are also expected in 2000, including the completion by
Con Edison of its acquisition of Northeast Utilities for an estimated aggregate
price of not more than $3.8 billion. See "Northeast Utilities," below. In
addition, Con Edison of New York is conducting an auction process for the
possible sale of the Indian Point 2 nuclear generating unit. See "Nuclear
Generation," below and Note G to the financial statements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH AND SHORT-TERM BORROWING
Cash and temporary cash investments and commercial paper outstanding at December
31, 1999 and 1998 were:
(MILLION OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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Cash and temporary
cash investments $349.0 $30.0
Commercial paper $495.4 -
The 1999 amounts reflect short-term borrowing in December 1999 in anticipation
of January 2000 cash requirements. Con Edison of New York's cash requirements
are subject to substantial fluctuations due to seasonal variations in cash flow
and generally peak in January and July of each year when semi-annual payments of
New York City property taxes are due.
Con Edison of New York's average daily commercial paper outstanding in 1999 was
$100 million compared to $35 million in 1998. The weighted average interest rate
was approximately 5.0 percent in 1999 compared to approximately 5.6 percent in
1998. The increased borrowing reflects primarily Con Edison of New York's plan
to maintain commercial paper as a cost-effective component of its capital
structure. For additional information about Con Edison of New York's commercial
paper program, see Note C to the financial statements.
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS
Net cash flows from operating activities for years 1997 through 1999 were as
follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Net cash flows from
operating activities $1,307 $1,437 $1,239
Common stock
dividends (1,328) (497) (494)
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Net cash flows $(21) $940 $745
Net cash flows from operations in 1999 were lower than in 1998 due to higher
capacity charges and other cash flow effects of the generation divestiture.
Common stock dividends in 1999 included the dividend to CEI of
generation divestiture proceeds of $850 million. Net cash flows
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in 1998 were higher than in 1997 due principally to higher electric sales
revenue from warmer than normal summer weather and an improved New York City
economy.
Customer accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts,
increased $50.5 million at December 31, 1999 compared to December 31, 1998,
primarily because of higher sales volume. The equivalent number of days of
revenue outstanding (ENDRO) of customer accounts receivable was 28.8 days at
December 31, 1999, compared with 28.0 days at December 31, 1998.
Net utility plant decreased $799.6 million at December 31, 1999 compared to
December 31, 1998, reflecting the net effect of generation divestiture. Accounts
payable was $148.0 million higher at December 31, 1999 primarily because of
increased purchased power billings. Materials and supplies decreased $46.6
million at December 31, 1999, reflecting the sale of inventory along with the
generating plants.
Prepayments at December 31, 1999 reflect cumulative credits to pension expense
of $116.0 million compared with $62.0 million at December 31, 1998, resulting
primarily from the amortization of past investment gains. See Note D to the
financial statements.
For information about regulatory assets and liabilities, see Note J to the
financial statements.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Con Edison of New York expects to finance its operations, capital requirements
and the payment of dividends to its shareholders from internally-generated funds
and external borrowings, including commercial paper. For information about
restrictions on the payment of dividends by Con Edison of New York, see Note B
to the financial statements.
In February 2000 Con Edison of New York requested the New York State Public
Service Commission (PSC) to authorize additional long-term debt issuances of up
to $1.5 billion prior to 2003. The PSC has already authorized Con Edison of New
York to issue securities for the refunding of its outstanding debt and preferred
stock from time to time prior to the year 2003.
Con Edison of New York's ratio of earnings to fixed charges for 1999, 1998 and
1997 and common equity ratio at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were:
1999 1998 1997
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Earnings to fixed
charges (SEC basis) 4.17 4.36 4.09
Common equity 49.4 57.6 56.8
The changes in interest coverage in these years reflect changes in pre-tax
income and changes in interest charges due to debt issuances and refundings. The
decrease in the equity ratio for 1999 reflects dividends of generation
divestiture proceeds to Con Edison, purchases of Con Edison common stock and
debt issuances.
Con Edison of New York issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of 40-year
7.35 percent debentures in June 1999 and $200 million aggregate principal amount
of 10-year 7.15 percent debentures in December 1999. In addition, it repaid at
maturity $150 million of floating rate taxable debentures in July 1999 and $75
million of 7-year 6.5 percent debentures in September 1999.
Con Edison of New York issued $292.7 million of 35-year adjustable rate
tax-exempt debt in July 1999, the proceeds of which, along with other funds,
were used in August 1999 to redeem $150 million of 7 1/4 percent Series 1989 C
tax-exempt debt and $150 million of 7 1/2 percent Series 1990 A tax-exempt debt.
In 1998, it issued $385 million of debentures with interest rates ranging from
6.15 to 7.10 percent to refund debentures and tax-exempt debt with interest
rates ranging from 7-1/8 to 8.05 percent and $75 million of 30-year 6.90 percent
debentures to redeem three series of preferred stock.
The commercial paper of Con Edison of New York is rated P-1 and A-1,
respectively, by Moody's Investor Service (Moody's) and Standard and Poor's
Rating Group (S&P). The debentures of Con Edison of New York are rated A1 and
A+, respectively, by Moody's and S&P. The rating agencies are reviewing these
ratings in the light of Con Edison's pending acquisition of Northeast Utilities.
See "Northeast Utilities," below.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The following table compares Con Edison of New York's capital requirements for
the years 1997 through 1999 and estimated amounts for 2000 and 2001:
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(Millions of Dollars) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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Utility construction
expenditures $ 858 $ 783 $ 655 $ 619 $ 654
Nuclear decommissioning
trust 21 21 21 21 21
Nuclear fuel 47 28 17 7 15
Retirement of
long-term debt
at maturity 300 275 525 200 106
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Total $1,226 $1,107 $1,218 $ 847 $ 796
The increased utility construction expenditures in 2000 and 2001 reflect
expenditures to repower Con Edison of New York's East River steam-electric
generating plant and expenditures related to meeting load growth on the electric
distribution system. The repowering will provide additional, more efficient and
lower-cost steam capacity, and will allow for the retirement and sale of the
Waterside generating station. See "Regulatory Matters - Steam," below.
STOCK REPURCHASES
During 1999 Con Edison of New York purchased 18.7 million shares of Con Edison
common stock at an average price of $43.82 per share, and a total cost of $819.7
million under Con Edison's previously announced $1 billion repurchase program.
Through December 31, 1999, Con Edison of New York had purchased a total of 21.4
million shares under the program at an average price of $44.03 per share, and a
total cost of $940.5 million.
REGULATORY MATTERS
Federal and state initiatives have resulted in a fundamental restructuring of
Con Edison of New York and the rest of the utility industry by promoting the
development of competition in the sale of electricity and gas. These initiatives
"unbundle," or separate, the integrated supply and delivery services that
utilities have traditionally provided, and enable customers to purchase electric
and gas supply from others for delivery by the utilities over their electric and
gas systems.
ELECTRIC
In 1996 the FERC issued its Order 888 requiring electric utilities to make their
transmission facilities available to wholesale sellers and buyers of electric
energy and allow utilities to recover related legitimate and verifiable stranded
costs subject to FERC's jurisdiction. In November 1999 following FERC approval,
the New York State Independent System Operator (ISO) commenced operations and
began controlling and operating most electric transmission facilities in New
York as an integrated system. Con Edison of New York continues to own and
maintain, but not operate, its transmission facilities and receives fees for use
of the facilities.
In September 1997 the PSC approved a restructuring agreement between Con Edison
of New York, the PSC staff and certain other parties. The restructuring
agreement provides for:
- cumulative rate reductions of approximately $1 billion;
- "retail choice" for all electric customers;
- the divestiture of electric generation capacity; and
- a reasonable opportunity for recovery of "strandable costs."
Con Edison of New York reduced electric rates by $129 million in 1998 and $80
million in April 1999 as part of the restructuring agreement's rate plan.
Under this plan, the revenues that the company receives over the five-year
transition period ending in March 2002 are reduced by $1 billion from the amount
that would have been received had the March 1997 rate levels remained in effect.
Additional rate reductions of approximately $103 million and $209 million are
scheduled to take effect in April 2000 and 2001, respectively.
At December 31, 1999, approximately 70,000 Con Edison of New York customers
representing approximately 20 percent of the aggregate customer load were
purchasing electricity from other suppliers under the electric Retail Choice
program. In February 2000 the PSC issued an order requiring the company to make
the program available to all of its electric customers by November 2000 unless
the company demonstrates that full retail access is unfeasible for technical
reasons. Con Edison of New York delivers electricity to customers in this
program through its regulated transmission and distribution system. In general,
the company's delivery rates for Retail Choice customers are equal to the rates
applicable to other comparable Con Edison of New York customers, less an amount
representing the cost of the energy and capacity it avoids by not supplying
these customers. In its February 2000 order, the PSC authorized incentive
payments for certain retail access customers. The PSC authorized the company to
defer the costs of these incentives pending future determination of funding
sources.
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Con Edison of New York has sold most of its electric generating assets (see Note
I to the financial statements). The company still owns about 2,000 MW of
generating assets and has contracts with non-utility generators (NUGs) for
approximately 2,100 MW of electric generating capacity (see Note H to the
financial statements). The company expects to use its remaining generating
resources, and energy and capacity purchased from the buyers of the generating
assets sold and others, to supply electricity to its full-service customers
(i.e., those customers who are not participants in the electric Retail Choice
program).
Con Edison of New York no longer earns an equity return on the generating assets
that were sold. Instead, Con Edison of New York purchases electricity from the
buyers of the generating assets sold and recovers the cost of the electricity
either in base rates or pursuant to applicable fuel adjustment clauses. See Note
A - Recoverable Fuel Costs and Note I to the financial statements.
Con Edison of New York does not expect to add long-term electric generation
resources other than in connection with the repowering of the East River
generating plant, which will add incremental electric capacity of 250 MW. In a
July 1998 order, the PSC indicated that it "agree(s) generally that Con Edison
of New York need not plan on constructing new generation as the competitive
market develops," but considers "overly broad" and did not adopt its request for
a declaration that, solely with respect to providing generating capacity, it
will no longer be required to engage in long-range planning to meet potential
demand and, in particular, that it will no longer have the obligation to
construct new generating facilities, regardless of the market price of capacity.
Con Edison of New York's potential electric strandable costs are those prior
utility investments and commitments that may not be recoverable in a competitive
electric supply market, including the unrecovered book cost of its remaining
electric generating plants, including its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating
unit, the future cost of decommissioning Indian Point 2 and its retired Indian
Point 1 nuclear generating unit and charges under contracts with NUGs. Con
Edison of New York is recovering potential electric strandable costs in the
rates it charges all customers, including those customers purchasing electricity
from others. Pursuant to the restructuring agreement, following March 31, 2002,
the company will be given a reasonable opportunity to recover, through a
non-bypassable charge to customers, any remaining strandable costs, including a
reasonable return on investments. For any remaining strandable costs relating to
fossil-fueled generating assets, the recovery period will be 10 years. For
additional information about nuclear generation and NUG-related strandable
costs, see Notes G and H to the financial statements.
GAS
Under Con Edison of New York's gas Retail Choice program, which began in 1996,
all of its gas customers may purchase gas from other suppliers. At December 31,
1999, approximately 22,000 Con Edison of New York customers representing
approximately 25 percent of aggregate firm customer load were participating in
the program. The delivery of gas continues to be through Con Edison of New
York's distribution system.
In January 1997 the PSC approved a four-year gas rate settlement agreement with
the following major provisions: base rates will, with limited exceptions, remain
at September 1996 levels through September 2000; Con Edison of New York will
share in net revenue from interruptible gas sales (previously used only to
reduce firm customer gas costs) by retaining in each rate year the first $7.0
million of net revenue from such sales above 8.5 million dekatherms and 50
percent of additional net revenues; and 86 percent of any increase in property
taxes above levels implicit in rates will be recovered by offsetting amounts, if
any, that would otherwise be returned to customers. The company will share with
customers 50 percent of earnings above a 13 percent rate of return on gas common
equity. No amounts were deferred for earnings sharing in 1999, 1998 or 1997.
STEAM
In a December 1999 order, the PSC concurred with Con Edison of New York that a
competitive steam market is not currently feasible.
In 1999, Con Edison of New York began a project to repower its East River
steam-electric generating plant (see "Capital Requirements," above). The
repowering of the East River plant will provide enhanced reliability and lower
costs to steam customers and permit the company to sell its Waterside generating
station as part of a nine-acre development site in midtown Manhattan along the
East River. The sale of the nine-acre site and the disposition of the expected
net after-tax gain from the sale will be subject to PSC approval.
In November 1999 Con Edison of New York filed a steam rate plan with the PSC
requesting a cumulative rate increase of $33.1 million over a four-year period
ending September 2004. The current three-year steam rate agreement between
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the company and the PSC staff, which expires in October 2000, provided for a $16
million rate increase.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
In October 1999 Con Edison agreed to acquire Northeast Utilities for an
estimated aggregate purchase price of not more than $3.8 billion, payable 50
percent in cash and 50 percent in common stock (subject to election and
proration procedures). Con Edison expects that, following receipt of all
required shareholder and regulatory approvals, it will complete the merger in
2000.
Con Edison and Northeast Utilities do not believe that the PSC has jurisdiction
over the merger, but have asked the PSC to support the merger and to grant any
approvals necessitated by the merger such as for changes in accounting and
affiliate rules. In connection with the PSC's approval of Con Edison's July 1999
acquisition of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., Con Edison of New York is
accruing $27 million over the three-year period ending March 2002 for the future
benefit of its electric customers and has reduced its gas rates by approximately
$2 million.
Upon completion of the merger, Con Edison will be required to register under the
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. As a subsidiary of a registered
holding company, Con Edison of New York will be subject to restrictions
relating, among other things, to its capital structure, payment of dividends,
sale of its assets and sharing of services with its affiliated companies. Con
Edison of New York does not expect that such restrictions will have a material
adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
FINANCIAL MARKET RISKS
Con Edison of New York's primary market risks associated with activities in
derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments and derivative
commodity instruments, are interest rate risk and commodity price risk.
The interest rate risk relates primarily to new debt financing needed to fund
capital requirements, including utility construction expenditures, maturing debt
securities and to variable rate debt. See "Capital Requirements,"above
In general, the rates Con Edison of New York charges customers for electric, gas
and steam service are not subject to change for fluctuations in the cost of
capital during the respective terms of the current rate agreements. The company
manages interest rate risk through the issuance of mostly fixed-rate debt with
varying maturities and through opportunistic refundings of debt through optional
redemptions and tender offers. In addition, the company has, from time to time,
entered into derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk.
At December 31, 1999, Con Edison of New York had no derivative or other
financial instruments outstanding for purposes of hedging its interest rate
risk.
Derivative instruments are used by the company to hedge flowing gas and gas in
storage. Con Edison of New York does not generally use derivatives to hedge
purchases of electricity and fuel because the related commodity price risks are
mitigated by the fuel adjustment provisions of their current rate agreements
(see Note A to the financial statements). At December 31, 1999 neither the fair
value of the hedged positions outstanding nor potential, near-term derivative
losses from reasonably possible near-term changes in market prices were material
to the company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
NUCLEAR GENERATION
Con Edison of New York, which has operated its approximately 1,000 MW Indian
Point 2 nuclear generating unit since 1973, is exploring alternatives to its
continued ownership and operation of Indian Point 2. In February 2000, the
company announced an auction process for the Indian Point 2 unit, the retired
Indian Point 1 unit and related gas turbines. The company has reserved the right
to reject any and all proposals, to terminate the auction process, and/or to
decline to sell all or any part of the assets being auctioned. Any sale would be
subject to the approval of the PSC and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
In February 2000, Con Edison of New York shut down Indian Point 2 following a
leak in one of its steam generators. NRC approval will be required to restart
the plant. Certain organizations have asked the NRC to require the company to
replace the steam generators prior to restart. The company is not currently able
to determine if or when replacement of the steam generators will be required.
Various parties have initiated or threatened legal or legislative action to
prevent the company from recovering replacement power costs related to the
current outage and the PSC is expected to initiate a proceeding to examine the
prudency of related company actions. The company believes that its actions in
this regard have been prudent, but it is unable to predict whether or not any
related proceedings, lawsuits or other actions will have a material adverse
effect on the company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
For information about the recovery of Con Edison of New York's investment in
Indian Point 2, decommissioning Indian Point 2 and additional information about
nuclear generation, see Note G to the financial statements.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
For information concerning potential liabilities arising from laws and
regulations protecting the environment, including the Federal Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund), and
from claims relating to alleged exposure to asbestos, see Note F to the
financial statements.
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IMPACT OF INFLATION
Con Edison of New York is affected by the decline in the purchasing power of the
dollar caused by inflation. Regulation permits Con Edison of New York to recover
through depreciation only the historical cost of its plant assets even though in
an inflationary economy the cost to replace the assets upon their retirement
will substantially exceed historical costs. The impact is, however, partially
offset by the repayment of the long-term debt in dollars of lesser value than
the dollars originally borrowed.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis includes forward-looking statements, which are
statements of future expectation and not facts. Words such as "estimates,"
"expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans" and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. Actual results or developments might differ
materially from those included in the forward-looking statements because of
factors such as competition and industry restructuring, Con Edison's pending
acquisition of Northeast Utilities, technological developments, changes in
economic conditions, changes in historical weather patterns, changes in laws,
regulations or regulatory policies, developments in legal or public policy
doctrines, and other presently unknown or unforeseen factors.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Con Edison of New York's earnings for 1999 were $698.3 million. Earnings for
1998 and 1997 were $728.1 million and $694.5 million, respectively.
Con Edison of New York's earnings for 1999, compared to 1998, decreased $29.8
million. The principal components of the decrease were: $42.3 million of
electric rate reductions; $41.9 million of lost equity return on generating
assets that were divested; and $8.5 million of higher distribution expenses
relating to Hurricane Floyd and a July 1999 heat wave, offset by $71.0 million
of lower nuclear and pension expenses. Earnings also reflect the levels of
electric, gas and steam sales discussed below.
Con Edison of New York's earnings for 1998, compared to 1997, increased $33.6
million. This increase in earnings was the result of higher electric revenues of
$36.5 million from warmer than normal summer weather and an improving New York
City economy, net of rate reductions, and decreased pension expenses of $38.3
million, offset, in part, by increased electric transmission and distribution
expenses of $12.3 million and increased nuclear expenses of $19.3 million from
an extended Indian Point 2 maintenance outage.
Con Edison of New York's principal business segments are its electric, gas and
steam businesses. A discussion of Con Edison of New York's operating revenues
and operating income by business segment follows. For additional information
about Con Edison of New York's business segments, see Note M to the financial
statements.
ELECTRIC
Con Edison of New York's electric operating revenues in 1999 decreased $44.8
million from 1998 and in 1998 increased $81.5 million from 1997. The decrease in
1999 primarily reflects the effects of retail access and rate reductions of $65
million, offset in part by increased sales resulting from the warmer summer
weather. The increase in 1998 revenues from 1997 reflected the strength of the
New York City economy and warm summer weather offset, in part, by rate
reductions of $102 million in 1998.
Electricity sales volume in Con Edison of New York's service territory increased
3.9 percent in 1999 and 3.1 percent in 1998.
The increases in sales volume reflect both the continued strength of the New
York City economy and warmer than normal summer weather. Con Edison of New
York's electric sales vary seasonally in response to weather, and peak in the
summer.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, Con Edison of New York's electricity sales volume increased 2.7 percent
in 1999 and 2.5 percent in 1998. Weather-adjusted sales represent an estimate of
the sales that would have been made if historical average weather conditions had
prevailed.
Con Edison of New York's electric operating income decreased $75.6 million in
1999 compared to 1998. The principal components of the decrease were: $42.3
million of electric rate reductions; $41.9 million of lost equity return on
generating assets that were divested; $32.2 million of unavoided costs related
to divestiture (administrative support costs previously incurred by generation
not eliminated with divestiture, but expected to decrease over
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time) and $8.5 million of higher distribution expenses relating to Hurricane
Floyd and a July 1999 heat wave, offset, in part, by $66.3 million of reduced
expenses at Indian Point 2 (which had an extended maintenance outage in 1998)
and decreased pension costs.
Con Edison of New York's 1998 electric operating income increased $50.9 million
compared to 1997 primarily as a result of increased electric revenues of $36.5
million and decreased pension expenses of $28.6 million, partly offset by
increased expenses of $19.3 million for Indian Point 2.
GAS
Con Edison of New York's gas operating revenues decreased $16.0 million in 1999
and gas operating income increased $10.1 million from 1998. The decrease in
revenues reflects lower fuel billing in 1999 as a result of lower costs for gas
purchased for resale. The increase in operating income principally reflects
lower pension and other administrative expenses of approximately $5.9 million.
Con Edison of New York's 1998 gas operating revenues and operating income
decreased $134.3 million and $12.6 million, respectively, from 1997. These
changes reflect gas sales and transportation volumes.
Gas sales and transportation volume to firm customers of Con Edison of New York
increased 5.8 percent in 1999 compared to 1998 and decreased 9.7 percent in 1998
compared to 1997.
Con Edison of New York's gas sales and transportation vary seasonally in
response to weather, and peak in the winter. The increase in volumes from 1998
reflects the colder 1999 winter compared to 1998. The decrease in 1998 compared
to 1997 reflects the relatively warm 1998 winter.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, gas sales and transportation volume to firm customers increased 1.3
percent in 1999 and decreased 0.1 percent in 1998.
A weather-normalization provision that applies to Con Edison of New York's gas
business moderates, but does not eliminate, the effect of weather-related
changes on gas operating income.
STEAM
Con Edison of New York's steam operating revenues and steam operating income
increased $18.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in 1999, but decreased
$69.9 million and $16.7 million, respectively, in 1998, primarily because of
changes in steam sales volumes.
Steam sales volume increased 6.1 percent in 1999 and decreased 8.8 percent in
1998.
Con Edison of New York's steam sales vary seasonally in response to weather, and
peak in the winter. The increase in volume for steam sales from 1998 reflects
the colder 1999 winter compared to 1998. The decrease in 1998 compared to 1997
reflects the relatively warm 1998 winter.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, steam sales volume decreased 1.4 percent in 1999 and decreased 1.7
percent in 1998.
TAXES, OTHER THAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX
At $1.1 billion, taxes other than federal income tax remain one of Con Edison of
New York's largest operating expenses.
The principal components of and variations in operating taxes were:
Increase/ (Decrease)
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1999 1999 over 1998 over
(Millions of Dollars) Amount 1998 1997
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Property taxes $ 593.9 $ (24.5) $ 27.7
State and local
taxes on revenues 440.2 (20.6) (12.6)
Payroll taxes 57.0 (2.1) (0.2)
Other taxes 43.0 (21.3) 6.6
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Total $1, 134.1* $ (68.5) $ 21.5
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* Including sales taxes on customers' bills, total taxes, other than federal
income taxes, billed to customers in 1999 were $1,403.7 million.
OTHER INCOME
Other income increased $27.3 million in 1999 due principally to deferred federal
income tax credits realized as a result of the generation divestiture. See Note
K to the financial statements. Other income decreased $6.7 million
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in 1998 due principally to decreased interest on temporary cash investments.
NET INTEREST CHARGES
Net interest charges decreased $5.0 million in 1999, reflecting the refunding of
long-term debt and favorable tax audit adjustments. Net interest charges
decreased $7.2 million in 1998, reflecting the interest savings from the
refunding of long-term debt in 1998.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Federal income tax decreased $48.2 million in 1999 and increased $34.5 million
in 1998, reflecting the changes each year in income before tax and in tax
credits. See Note K to the financial statements.
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O&R MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison), meets the conditions specified in
General Instruction I of Form 10-K and is permitted to use the reduced
disclosure format for wholly-owned subsidiaries of companies, like Con Edison,
that are reporting companies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
This narrative analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements of O&R and its subsidiaries and the notes thereto.
O&R'S BUSINESS
O&R is a regulated utility, which along with its regulated utility subsidiaries,
provides electric service to over 275,000 customers and gas service to over
115,000 customers in southeastern New York and in adjacent sections of New
Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania.
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS
In July 1999, Con Edison completed its acquisition of O&R for $791.5 million.
In June 1999, O&R completed the sale of its electric generating assets for
$349.3 million. See Note H to the consolidated financial statements. In July
1999, $65.2 million of the proceeds was used to repay short-term indebtedness
and in September 1999, $45.0 million of the proceeds was used to pay dividends
to Con Edison.
In 1999, O&R redeemed all of its preferred stock with the proceeds from the sale
of $45 million of 7.0 percent Debentures due 2029, Series G. See Note B to the
consolidated financial statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $14.7
million, $45.0 million and $29.5 million, respectively.
O&R's earnings in 1999, compared to 1998 decreased $30.3 million. The principal
components of the decrease were: $23.4 million of non-recurring merger related
costs, $5.9 million of lost equity return on generating assets that were
divested, and $0.8 million of higher distribution expenses relating to Hurricane
Floyd.
O&R's earnings in 1998, compared to 1997, increased $15.5 million. The
principal component of the change was a non-recurring loss of $15.4 million
recognized in 1997 for discontinuation of O&R's unregulated gas marketing
operations.
A discussion of O&R's operating revenues and operating income by business
segment follows. O&R's principal business segments are its electric and gas
utility businesses. For additional information about O&R's business segments,
see Note M to the consolidated financial statements.
ELECTRIC
O&R's electric operating revenues decreased $30.1 million in 1999, $24.9 million
of the decrease is the result of revenues recorded subject to refund in June
1999, to reflect the customers' share of proceeds from the sale of electric
generating assets. See Note H to the consolidated financial statements. In
addition, rate decreases were implemented in 1999 designed to eliminate electric
generation services from base rates in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey,
respectively.
Electric sales and deliveries to firm customers increased 3.6 percent in 1999
and 4.3 percent in 1998. The increases in sales volume reflect both the
continued strength of the economy and warmer than normal summer weather. O&R's
electric sales vary seasonally in response to weather, and peak in the summer.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, O&R's electricity sales volume increased 0.5 percent in 1999.
Weather-adjusted sales represent an estimate of the sales that would have been
made if historical average weather conditions had prevailed.
Purchased power cost increased $87.1 million, and fuel costs decreased $50
million in 1999, compared to 1998, reflecting the sale in June 1999 of all of
O&R's generating assets. These costs are recoverable through O&R's energy cost
adjustment mechanisms and did not impact earnings. See Note A to the
consolidated financial statements.
Income from electric operations decreased $48.7 million principally as a result
of the provisions to pass back
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proceeds from the sale of generating assets ($16.2 million), nonrecurring merger
expenses ($19.3 million), lost equity return on generating assets that were
divested ($5.9 million) and other divestiture related cost of ($3.1 million).
O&R's 1998 electric operating income increased $1.8 million when compared to
1997.
GAS
O&R's gas operating revenues increased $21 million in 1999 due primarily to
increases in gas sales and transportation volumes. Income from gas operations
decreased $3.0 million primarily as a result of $4.1 million of non-recurring
merger related expenditures, partially offset by higher sales.
In 1998 gas operating revenues and operating income decreased. This decrease in
1998 compared to 1997 reflects the relatively warm 1998 winter.
Gas sales and transportation volume to firm customers of O&R increased 12.4
percent in 1999 compared to 1998 and decreased 14 percent in 1998 compared to
1997.
O&R's gas sales and transportation vary seasonally in response to weather, and
peak in the winter. The increase in volumes from 1998 reflects the colder 1999
winter compared to 1998. The decrease in 1998 compared to 1997 reflects the
relatively warm 1998 winter. The level of revenues from gas sales in New York is
subject to a weather normalization clause.
After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, in each
period, gas sales and transportation volume to customers increased 5.9
percent in 1999 and decreased 1.4 percent in 1998.
TAXES, OTHER THAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX
At $81.5 million, taxes other than federal income tax remain one of O&R's
utility subsidiaries' largest operating expenses.
The principal components of and variations in operating taxes were:
Increase/(Decrease)
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1999 1999 1998
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(Millions of Dollars) Amount over 1998 over 1997
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Property taxes $38.5 $(7.3) $.4
State and local taxes on
revenues 36.9 (2.1) (8.6)
Payroll taxes 5.9 .4 (.5)
Other taxes .2 .2 .1
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Total $81.5* $(8.8) $(8.6)
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*Including sales taxes on customers' bills, total taxes, other than federal
income taxes, billed to customers in 1999 were $98.5 million.
OTHER INCOME
Other income increased $19.5 million in 1999 due principally to proceeds and
deferred federal income tax credits realized as a result of the generation
divestiture. See Note H to the consolidated financial statements. Other income
increased $3.0 million in 1998 due principally to lower investigation and
litigation costs.
NET INTEREST CHARGES
Net interest charges decreased $1.0 million in 1999. Net interest charges
increased $2.0 million in 1998.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Federal income tax increased $15.7 million in 1999 reflecting the change in
income before tax and in tax credits, that resulted from the merger and
divestiture. See Note L to the consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
CON EDISON
For information about Con Edison's primary market risks associated with
activities in derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments and
derivative commodity instruments, see "Financial Market Risks" in Con Edison's
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by reference).
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
For information about Con Edison of New York's primary market risks associated
with activities in derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments
and derivative commodity instruments, see "Financial Market Risks" in Con Edison
of New York's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations in Item 7 (which information is incorporated herein by
reference).
O&R
O&R's primary market risks associated with activities in derivative financial
instruments, other financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments
are interest rate risk and commodity price risk. The interest rate risk relates
primarily to new debt financing needed to fund capital requirements, including
utility construction expenditures and maturing debt securities, and to variable
rate debt. The rates O&R charges its customers for electric and gas service are
not subject to change for fluctuations in the cost of capital during the
respective terms of the current rate agreements. O&R manages interest rate risk
through the issuance of mostly fixed-rate debt with varying maturities and
through opportunistic refundings. In addition, O&R, has from time to time,
entered into derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk. At
December 31, 1999, neither O&R nor any of its subsidiaries had derivative or
other financial instruments outstanding for purposes of hedging its interest
rate risk other than the interest rate swap agreement describe in Note B to the
O&R financial statements in Item 8. Derivative instruments are used by the
company to hedge flowing gas and gas in storage. O&R does not generally use
derivatives to hedge purchases of electricity because the related commodity
price risks are mitigated by the energy cost adjustment provisions of its
current rate agreements (see Note A to the O&R financial statements included in
Item 8). At December 31, 1999 neither the fair value of the hedged positions
outstanding nor potential, near-term derivative losses from reasonably possible
near-term changes in market prices were material to the financial position,
results of operations or liquidity of O&R.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CON EDISON
Report of Independent Accountants 60
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 61
Consolidated Income Statement for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 63
Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 63
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 64
Consolidated Statement of Capitalization at December 31, 1999 and 1998 65
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 66
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CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Report of Independent Accountants 85
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 86
Consolidated Income Statement for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 88
Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 88
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 89
Consolidated Statement of Capitalization at December 31, 1999 and 1998 90
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 92
O&R
Report of 1999 Independent Accountants 106
Report of 1998 and 1997 Independent Accountants 107
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 108
Consolidated Income Statement for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 110
Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 110
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 111
Consolidated Statement of Capitalization at December 31, 1999 and 1998 112
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 113
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
CON EDISON
Schedule I - Condensed financial information 124
Schedule II - Valuation and qualifying accounts 126
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Schedule II - Valuation and qualifying accounts 126
O&R
Schedule II - Valuation and qualifying accounts 126
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required
information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
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B. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
AND 1998 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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CON EDISON First Second Third Fourth
1999 (Millions of Dollars) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 1,776.6 $ 1,479.1 $ 2,346.2 $ 1,889.4
Operating income 258.5 149.7 423.3 188.3
Net income for common stock 176.6 66.4 336.0 121.6
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.76 $ 0.30 $ 1.50 $ 0.58
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.76 $ 0.30 $ 1.50 $ 0.57
1998 (Millions of Dollars)
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Operating revenues $ 1,853.1 $ 1,561.0 $ 2,061.6 $ 1,617.3
Operating income 254.6 148.0 438.4 212.3
Net income for common stock 171.9 62.0 347.0 131.8
Basic and diluted earnings per common share $ 0.73 $ 0.26 $ 1.49 $ 0.56
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</TABLE>
In the opinion of Con Edison these quarterly amounts include all adjustments,
consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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CON EDISON OF NEW YORK First Second Third Fourth
1999 (Millions of Dollars) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 1,732.3 $ 1,442.7 $ 2,109.0 $ 1,672.0
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Operating income 265.3 152.4 399.5 184.3
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Net income for common stock 182.0 69.2 319.6 127.5
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1998 (Millions of Dollars)
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Operating revenues $ 1,825.9 $ 1,543.8 $ 2,042.2 $ 1,586.8
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Operating income 257.9 152.0 442.1 215.1
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Net income for common stock 174.0 63.2 356.3 134.6
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</TABLE>
In the opinion of Con Edison of New York these quarterly amounts include all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair
presentation.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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O&R First Second Third Fourth
1999 (Millions of Dollars) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 183.1 $ 119.8 $ 170.3 $144.3
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Operating income 20.6 (23.8) 25.1 3.4
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Net income for common stock 11.5 (19.9) 18.9 3.3
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1998 (Millions of Dollars)
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Operating revenues $ 165.1 $ 139.6 $172.1 $ 149.3
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Operating income 21.5 12.7 26.9 14.9
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Net income for common stock 13.1 4.4 17.6 7.1
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</TABLE>
In the opinion of O&R these quarterly amounts include all adjustments,
consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
of Consolidated Edison, Inc.:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Consolidated Edison, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31,
1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999 in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, in
our opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the accompanying index
present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when
read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These
financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of
the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits. We
conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States, which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 17, 2000
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Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Edison, Inc.
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT DECEMBER 31 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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UTILITY PLANT, AT ORIGINAL COST (NOTE A)
<S> <C> <C>
Electric $ 11,323,826 $ 12,039,082
Gas 2,197,735 1,838,550
Steam 722,265 604,761
General 1,328,544 1,204,262
Unregulated generating assets 48,583 -
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Total 15,620,953 15,686,655
Less: Accumulated depreciation 4,733,613 4,726,211
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Net 10,887,340 10,960,444
Construction work in progress 381,804 347,262
Nuclear fuel assemblies and components, less accumulated amortization 84,701 98,837
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NET UTILITY PLANT 11,353,845 11,406,543
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments (Note A) 485,050 102,295
Accounts receivable - customer, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of
$34,821 and $24,957 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively 647,545 521,648
Other receivables 122,474 49,381
Fuel, at average cost 24,271 33,289
Gas in storage, at average cost 55,387 49,656
Materials and supplies, at average cost 142,905 184,916
Prepayments 197,671 131,374
Other current assets 39,262 20,984
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,714,565 1,093,543
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INVESTMENTS
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 305,717 265,063
Other 182,201 113,382
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (NOTE A) 487,918 378,445
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DEFERRED CHARGES
Goodwill 427,496 -
Regulatory assets (Notes A and J) 1,382,265 1,359,135
Other deferred charges 165,387 143,737
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TOTAL DEFERRED CHARGES 1,975,148 1,502,872
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TOTAL $ 15,531,476 $ 14,381,403
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT DECEMBER 31 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
CAPITALIZATION (NOTE B)
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.10 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares;
213,810,634 shares and 232,833,494 shares outstanding, net of
treasury stock, at December 31, 1999, respectively $ 1,482,341 $ 1,482,341
Retained earnings 4,921,089 4,700,500
Treasury stock, at cost; 21,358,500 shares and 2,654,600 shares
at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively (955,311) (120,790)
Capital stock expense (36,112) (36,446)
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TOTAL COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,412,007 6,025,605
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Preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption 37,050 37,050
Other preferred stock 212,563 212,563
Long - term debt 4,524,604 4,050,108
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION 10,186,224 10,325,326
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NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Obligations under capital leases 34,544 37,295
Other noncurrent liabilities 305,632 203,543
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TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 340,176 240,838
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long - term debt due within one year 395,000 225,000
Notes payable 495,371 -
Accounts payable 615,983 371,274
Customer deposits 204,421 181,236
Accrued taxes 18,389 15,670
Accrued interest 60,061 76,466
Accrued wages 79,408 83,555
Other current liabilities 232,706 188,186
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,101,339 1,141,387
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DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred federal income tax (Note L) 2,267,548 2,392,812
Regulatory liabilities (Note J) 636,022 281,018
Other deferred credits 167 22
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TOTAL DEFERRED CREDITS 2,903,737 2,673,852
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CONTINGENCIES (NOTE F)
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TOTAL $15,531,476 $14,381,403
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Income Statement Consolidated Edison, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING REVENUES (NOTE A)
Electric $ 5,792,673 $ 5,674,446 $ 5,635,575
Gas 1,000,083 959,609 1,093,880
Steam 340,026 321,932 391,799
Non-utility 358,541 137,061 74,898
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TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 7,491,323 7,093,048 7,196,152
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Purchased power 1,824,023 1,253,783 1,349,587
Fuel 430,050 579,006 596,824
Gas purchased for resale 485,155 437,308 552,597
Other operations 1,188,623 1,157,958 1,124,703
Maintenance 437,979 477,413 474,788
Depreciation and amortization (Note A) 526,182 518,514 503,455
Taxes, other than federal income tax 1,179,796 1,208,102 1,181,156
Federal income tax (Notes A and L) 399,716 407,639 377,722
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 6,471,524 6,039,723 6,160,832
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OPERATING INCOME 1,019,799 1,053,325 1,035,320
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OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)
Investment income (Note A) 14,842 11,801 12,214
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (Note A) 3,810 2,431 4,448
Other income less miscellaneous deductions (13,571) (14,212) (4,100)
Federal income tax (Notes A and L) 26,891 2,229 (1,998)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME 31,972 2,249 10,564
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INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 1,051,771 1,055,574 1,045,884
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Interest on long-term debt 319,393 308,671 318,158
Other interest 20,065 18,400 17,083
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (Note A) (1,895) (1,246) (2,180)
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NET INTEREST CHARGES 337,563 325,825 333,061
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PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS 13,593 17,007 18,344
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NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $ 700,615 $ 712,742 $ 694,479
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 3.14 $ 3.04 $ 2.95
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 3.13 $ 3.04 $ 2.95
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING 223,442,315 234,307,767 235,082,063
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings Consolidated Edison, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JANUARY 1 $ 4,700,500 $ 4,484,703 $ 4,283,935
Less: Stock options exercised 1,922 - -
Add: Orange & Rockland purchase accounting adjustment 51 - -
Net income for common stock for the year 700,615 712,742 694,479
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TOTAL 5,399,244 5,197,445 4,978,414
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Dividends declared on common, $2.14, $2.12 and $2.10
per share, respectively 478,155 496,945 493,711
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ 4,921,089 $ 4,700,500 $ 4,484,703
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Consolidated Edison, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income for common stock $ 700,615 $ 712,742 $ 694,479
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES (CREDITS) TO INCOME
Depreciation and amortization 526,182 518,514 503,455
Federal income tax deferred (excluding taxes resulting from divestiture of plant) 41,784 86,430 22,620
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction (3,730) (2,364) (4,321)
Other non-cash charges 42,050 11,297 17,268
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES NET OF EFFECTS FROM PURCHASE OF ORANGE AND ROCKLAND
Accounts receivable -- customer, less allowance for uncollectibles (66,371) 59,515 (37,159)
Materials and supplies, including fuel and gas in storage 56,554 14,804 31,824
Prepayments, other receivables and other current assets (91,588) (50,689) 16,062
Deferred recoverable fuel costs (66,655) 76,288 3,161
Cost of removal less salvage (71,451) (72,033) (73,719)
Accounts payable 167,598 (68,840) 8,999
Other -- net (29,618) 104,165 103,490
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,205,370 1,389,829 1,286,159
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION
Construction expenditures (678,157) (618,844) (654,221)
Nuclear fuel expenditures (16,537) (7,056) (14,579)
Contributions to nuclear decommissioning trust (21,301) (21,301) (21,301)
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction 3,730 2,364 4,321
Payment for purchase of Orange and Rockland, net of cash and cash equivalents (509,083) -- --
Divestiture of utility plant (net of federal income tax) 1,138,750 -- --
Unregulated subsidiary investments (101,953) (24,072) (66,032)
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION (184,551) (668,909) (751,812)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DIVIDENDS
Repurchase of common stock (817,399) (115,247) --
Net proceeds from short-term debt 430,196 -- --
Issuance of long-term debt 767,689 460,000 480,000
Retirement of long-term debt (225,000) (200,000) (106,256)
Advance refunding of preferred stock and long-term debt (300,000) (773,645) --
Issuance and refunding costs (16,440) (8,864) (8,930)
Funds held for refunding of debt -- 328,874 (328,874)
Common stock dividends (477,110) (493,201) (493,711)
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DIVIDENDS (638,064) (802,083) (457,771)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 382,755 (81,163) 76,576
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CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT JANUARY 1 102,295 183,458 106,882
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CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT DECEMBER 31 $ 485,050 $ 102,295 $ 183,458
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 321,785 $ 285,956 $ 310,310
Income taxes 846,559 355,707 335,586
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Capitalization Consolidated Edison, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Shares outstanding
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December 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE B)
Common stock 213,810,634 232,833,494 $ 1,482,341 $ 1,482,341
Retained earnings 4,921,089 4,700,500
Treasury stock, at cost (955,311) (120,790)
Capital stock expense (36,112) (36,446)
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TOTAL COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,412,007 6,025,605
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PREFERRED STOCK (NOTE B)
Subject to mandatory redemption
Cumulative Preferred, $100 par value,
6-1/8% Series J 370,500 370,500 37,050 37,050
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TOTAL SUBJECT TO MANDATORY REDEMPTION 37,050 37,050
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OTHER PREFERRED STOCK
$5 Cumulative Preferred, without par value,
authorized 1,915,319 shares 1,915,319 1,915,319 175,000 175,000
Cumulative Preferred, $100 par value,
authorized 6,000,000 shares*
4.65% Series C 153,296 153,296 15,330 15,330
4.65% Series D 222,330 222,330 22,233 22,233
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TOTAL OTHER PREFERRED STOCK 212,563 212,563
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK $ 249,613 $ 249,613
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</TABLE>
* Represents total authorized shares of cumulative preferred stock, $100 par
value, including preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
At December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Long-term debt (Note B)
Maturity Interest Rate Series
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Debentures:
1999 6-1/2% 1992D $ - $ 75,000
1999 - 1994B - 150,000
2000 9-3/8 1990A 80,000 -
2000 7-3/8 1992A 150,000 150,000
2000 7.60 1992C 125,000 125,000
2000 6.14 1993C 20,000 -
2001 6-1/2 1993B 150,000 150,000
2001 6.22* 1996B 150,000 150,000
2002 6-5/8 1993C 150,000 150,000
2002 6.18* 1997A 150,000 150,000
2003 6-3/8 1993D 150,000 150,000
2003 6.56 1993D 35,000 -
2004 7-5/8 1992B 150,000 150,000
2005 6-5/8 1995A 100,000 100,000
2007 6.45 1997B 330,000 330,000
2008 6-1/4 1998A 180,000 180,000
2008 6.15 1998C 100,000 100,000
2009 7.15 1999B 200,000 -
2023 7-1/2 1993G 380,000 380,000
2026 7-3/4 1996A 100,000 100,000
2027 6-1/2 1997F 80,000 -
2028 7.10 1998B 105,000 105,000
2028 6.90 1998D 75,000 75,000
2029 7-1/8 1994A 150,000 150,000
2029 7.00 1999G 45,000 -
2039 7.35 1999A 275,000 -
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Total debentures 3,430,000 2,920,000
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Tax-exempt debt - notes issued to New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority for Facilities Revenue Bonds:
2014 6.09 1994*** 55,000 -
2015 3.07** 1995*** 44,000 -
2020 5-1/4 1993B 127,715 127,715
2020 6.10 1995A 128,285 128,285
2022 5-3/8 1993C 19,760 19,760
2024 7-1/4 1989C - 150,000
2025 7-1/2 1990A - 150,000
2026 7-1/2 1991A 128,150 128,150
2027 6-3/4 1992A 100,000 100,000
2027 6-3/8 1992B 100,000 100,000
2028 6.00 1993A 101,000 101,000
2029 7-1/8 1994A 100,000 100,000
2034 4.12** 1999A 292,700 -
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Total tax-exempt debt 1,196,610 1,104,910
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Subordinated deferrable interest debentures:
2031 7-3/4 1996A 275,000 275,000
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Other long-term debt 43,236 868
Unamortized debt discount (25,242) (25,670)
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Total 4,919,604 4,275,108
Less: long-term debt due within one year 395,000 225,000
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Total long-term debt 4,524,604 4,050,108
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Total capitalization $ 10,186,224 $ 10,325,326
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</TABLE>
* Rates reset quarterly; December 31, 1999 rate shown.
** Rate reset weekly; December 31, 1999 rate shown.
*** Issued for pollution control financing for Bowline and Lovett generating
stations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These notes form an integral part of the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) and its subsidiaries.
CON EDISON
On January 1, 1998, Con Edison was established as the parent holding company for
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New York) pursuant
to an agreement and plan of exchange which provided for the exchange of the
outstanding shares of common stock, $2.50 par value, of Con Edison of New York
for an equal number of shares of common stock, $.10 par value, of Con Edison.
Con Edison, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of energy-related
services to its customers.
Con Edison of New York, a regulated utility, provides electric service to over
three million customers and gas service to over a million customers in New York
City and Westchester County. It also provides steam service in parts of
Manhattan.
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a regulated utility which Con Edison
acquired in July 1999 (see Note K), provides electric service to over 275,000
customers and gas service to over 100,000 customers in southeastern New York and
in adjacent sections of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Con Edison's unregulated subsidiaries provide competitive gas and electric
supply and energy-related products and services (Con Edison Solutions); invest
in and manage energy infrastructure projects (Con Edison Development); market
specialized energy supply services to wholesale customers (Con Edison Energy);
and invest in telecommunications infrastructure (Con Edison Communications).
These subsidiaries operate primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and New England states.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES MERGER
In October 1999 Con Edison agreed to acquire Northeast Utilities (Northeast) for
an estimated aggregate purchase price of not more than $3.8 billion, payable 50
percent in cash and 50 percent in stock and subject to adjustment as discussed
below.
To effect the acquisition, Con Edison will merge into a new parent holding
company (New Con Edison) and a subsidiary of New Con Edison will merge into
Northeast (collectively these mergers are referred to as the Merger). The Merger
is subject to certain conditions, including the approval of Con Edison's and
Northeast's shareholders and federal and state regulatory agencies.
Upon completion of the Merger, the former holders of Con Edison and Northeast
common shares will together own all of the outstanding shares of common stock of
New Con Edison, and New Con Edison will in turn own all of the outstanding
common shares of Con Edison of New York, O&R (which will continue to own its
regulated utility subsidiaries), its unregulated subsidiaries and Northeast
(which will continue to own its regulated utilities) and its unregulated
subsidiaries.
New Con Edison is expected to account for the Merger under the purchase method
of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States.
Con Edison will pay a base price of $25 for each Northeast common share, subject
to adjustment as follows: (i) $1 per share will be added to the price if, prior
to the closing of the Merger, Northeast enters into binding agreements and
receives certain regulatory approvals with respect to the sale of certain
nuclear facilities (the "divestiture condition") and (ii) $0.0034 per share will
be added to the price for each day after August 5, 2000 through the day prior to
the closing of the Merger. The stock consideration (i.e., the number of shares
of New Con Edison common stock) to be received by Northeast shareholders will be
determined by dividing the adjusted price to be paid for each Northeast share by
a calculated average market price of Con Edison common shares over a specified
period prior to the closing. The calculated average market price to be used in
this determination is subject to a "price collar" of not more than $46 per share
or less than $36 per Con Edison share. As a result of the price collar,
Northeast shareholders may receive more (if the calculated average market price
of Con Edison's shares
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exceeds $46 per share) or fewer (if the calculated average market price is less
than $36 per share) New Con Edison shares than they would have in the absence of
the collar. If the divestiture condition is satisfied following the completion
of the Merger but prior to December 31, 2000, the $1 per Northeast share
referred to above would be separately paid by New Con Edison to the former
Northeast shareholders in cash.
NOTE A SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION Con Edison's consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Con Edison and its consolidated subsidiaries, including
the regulated utilities, Con Edison of New York and O&R. Intercompany
transactions have been eliminated.
RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENTS In May 1996 the New York State Public Service
Commission (PSC), in its Competitive Opportunities proceeding, endorsed a
fundamental restructuring of the electric utility industry in New York State,
based on competition in the generation and energy services sectors of the
industry. In September 1997 the PSC approved a restructuring agreement between
Con Edison of New York, the PSC staff and certain other parties (the
Restructuring Agreement). The Restructuring Agreement provides for a transition
to a competitive electric market through the development of a "retail access"
plan, a rate plan for the period ending March 31, 2002, a reasonable opportunity
for recovery of "strandable costs" and the divestiture of electric generation
capacity by Con Edison of New York.
At December 31, 1999 approximately 70,000 Con Edison of New York customers
representing approximately 20 percent of aggregate customer load were purchasing
electricity from other suppliers under the electric Retail Choice program. In
February 2000 the PSC issued an order requiring Con Edison of New York to make
available the program to all of its electric customers by November 2000. Con
Edison of New York delivers electricity to customers in this program through its
regulated transmission and distribution systems. In general, Con Edison of New
York's delivery rates for Retail Choice customers are equal to the rates
applicable to other comparable Con Edison of New York customers, less an amount
representing the cost of the energy and capacity it avoids by not supplying
these customers. In its February 2000 order, the PSC reduced the delivery rate
for large electric Retail Choice customers and authorized Con Edison of New York
to recover the resulting lost revenues by recognizing a portion of the deferred
generation divestiture gain. See Note I.
Con Edison of New York reduced electric rates by $129 million in 1998 and $80
million in April 1999 as part of the Restructuring Agreement's rate plan. Under
this plan, the revenues that the company receives over the five-year transition
period ending in March 2002 are reduced by $1 billion from the amount that would
have been received had the March 1997 rate levels remained in effect. Pursuant
to the rate plan, rate reductions of approximately $103 million and $209 million
are scheduled to take effect in April 2000 and 2001, respectively. The April
2001 rate decrease will be partially offset by $36 million of a rate increase
attributable to the New York Power Authority, the recognition of which is being
deferred over the first four years of the rate plan, and $50 million of deferred
generation divestiture gain (see Note I). In addition, a regulatory liability
was established in 1997 for rate reductions for certain customers that is being
amortized over the remaining years of the rate plan.
Con Edison of New York's potential electric strandable costs are those prior
utility investments and commitments that may not be recoverable in a competitive
electric supply market. These include the unrecovered book cost of its remaining
electric generating plants, including its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating
unit, the future cost of decommissioning Indian Point 2 and its retired Indian
Point 1 nuclear generating unit and charges under contracts with non-utility
generators (NUGs). Con Edison of New York is recovering these costs in the rates
it charges all customers, including those customers purchasing electricity from
others. Pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, following March 31, 2002, Con
Edison of New York will be given a reasonable opportunity to recover, through a
non-bypassable charge to customers, any remaining strandable costs, including a
reasonable return on investment. For any remaining fossil-related strandable
costs, the recovery period will be 10 years. For additional information about
nuclear generation, see "Rate Recovery" in Note G. For information about
NUG-related strandable costs, see Note H.
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Pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, as amended by a July 1998 PSC order,
Con Edison of New York has sold approximately 6,300 MW of the approximately
8,300 MW of generating capacity that it owned. See Note I.
In late 1997 the PSC, in its Competitive Opportunities proceeding, approved a
four-year O&R Restructuring Plan. Under this plan, O&R has sold all of its
generating assets and has made retail access available to all of its electric
customers effective May 1, 1999. O&R's electric rates have been reduced by
approximately $32.4 million through rate reductions implemented in December 1997
and 1998. No further rate reductions are required under the plan. In 1998 and
1999 similar plans for O&R's utility subsidiaries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
were approved by state regulators. The Pennsylvania plan provides for retail
access for all customers effective May 1999. The New Jersey plan provides for
rate reductions of $6.8 million effective August 1999, an additional reduction
of $2.7 million effective January 2001 and a final reduction of $6.3 million
effective August 2002.
In accordance with the April 1999 PSC order approving Con Edison's acquisition
of O&R, Con Edison of New York is accruing approximately $27 million over the
three-year period ending March 2002 for the future benefit of its electric
customers and has reduced its gas rates by approximately $2 million. O&R reduced
its electric rates by $6.1 million and its gas rates by approximately $1.1
million.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of Con Edison and its subsidiaries
conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. For
regulated public utilities, like Con Edison of New York and O&R, accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States include Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 71, "Accounting for the Effects of
Certain Types of Regulation," and, in accordance with SFAS No. 71, the
accounting requirements and rate-making practices of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the PSC.
The standards in SFAS No. 101, "Regulated Enterprises - Accounting for the
Discontinuation of Application of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 71," apply to the non-nuclear electric supply portion of
Con Edison of New York's business that is being deregulated as a result of the
Restructuring Agreement (the Deregulated Business). The Deregulated Business
includes all of Con Edison of New York's fossil electric generating assets and
its NUG contracts and related regulatory assets and liabilities. The application
of SFAS No. 101 to the Deregulated Business had no material adverse effect on
the financial position or results of operations of Con Edison or Con Edison of
New York.
No impairment of Con Edison of New York's fossil generating assets has been
recognized under SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," because most of these
assets have been sold at a gain (see Note I) and the estimated cash flows from
the operation and/or sale of the remaining generating assets, together with the
cash flows from the strandable cost recovery provisions of the Restructuring
Agreement, will not be less than the net carrying amount of the fossil
generating assets.
Likewise, there has been no charge against earnings for the deferred charges
(regulatory assets - principally relating to future federal income taxes) and
deferred credits (regulatory liabilities) relating to the Deregulated Business
because recovery of regulatory assets net of regulatory liabilities is probable
under the Restructuring Agreement. At December 31, 1999 net regulatory assets
amounted to approximately $750 million. See Note J.
No loss has been accrued for Con Edison of New York's NUG contracts under SFAS
No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," because it is not probable that the
charges by NUGs under the contracts will exceed the cash flows from the sale by
Con Edison of New York of the electricity provided by the NUGs, together with
the cash flows provided pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement. See Note H.
UTILITY PLANT AND DEPRECIATION The capitalized cost of additions to utility
plant includes indirect costs such as engineering, supervision, payroll taxes,
pensions, other benefits and an allowance for funds used during construction
(AFDC). The original cost of property, together with removal cost, less salvage,
is charged to accumulated depreciation as property is retired. The cost of
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repairs and maintenance is charged to expense, and the cost of betterments is
capitalized.
Rates used for AFDC include the cost of borrowed funds and a reasonable rate on
Con Edison of New York's own funds when so used, determined in accordance with
PSC and FERC regulations. The AFDC rate was 9.1 percent in 1999, 1998 and 1997.
The rate was compounded semiannually, and the amounts applicable to borrowed
funds were treated as a reduction of interest charges.
The annual charge for depreciation is computed using the straight-line method
for financial statement purposes with rates based on average lives and net
salvage factors, with the exception of Indian Point 2, Con Edison of New York's
share of the jointly-owned Roseton generating station, certain leaseholds and
certain general equipment, which are depreciated using a remaining life
amortization method.
Con Edison's depreciation rates averaged approximately 3.4 percent in 1999, 1998
and 1997.
Con Edison of New York has a 40 percent ownership interest in the 1,200-MW
Roseton electric generating station operated by Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Corp. This station is expected to be sold not later than July 2001.
Con Edison of New York's investment in the Roseton station at original cost and
as included on its balance sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 was:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Plant in service $147,194 $146,778
Construction work
in progress 391 262
Accumulated depreciation (86,950) (80,944)
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Net investment $60,635 $66,096
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NUCLEAR GENERATION For information about the accounting policies followed for
Con Edison of New York's nuclear generation, see Note G.
REVENUES Con Edison's utility subsidiaries recognize revenues for electric, gas
and steam service on a monthly billing cycle basis. O&R accrues revenues at the
end of each month for estimated energy usage not yet billed to customers, while
Con Edison of New York does not accrue such revenues. Con Edison of New York
defers for refund to firm gas sales and transportation customers over a 12-month
period all net interruptible gas revenues not authorized by the PSC to be
retained by the company.
RECOVERABLE FUEL COSTS Con Edison's utility subsidiaries' fuel, purchased power
and gas costs that are above the levels included in base rates are recoverable
under electric, gas and steam fuel adjustment clauses. If costs fall below these
levels, the difference is credited to customers. For electric and steam, such
costs are deferred until the period in which they are billed or credited to
customers (between one and two months after the costs are incurred). For gas,
the excess or deficiency is accumulated for refund or surcharge to customers on
an annual basis.
The electric fuel adjustment clauses provide for the utility subsidiaries to
share with customers any savings or excess costs resulting from the difference
between actual costs for electric fuel and purchased power and monthly target
amounts. The subsidiaries will retain or bear 10 to 30 percent of the savings or
excess costs, as the case may be.
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS Temporary cash investments are short-term, highly
liquid investments which generally have maturities of three months or less. They
are stated at cost which approximates market. Con Edison considers temporary
cash investments to be cash equivalents.
INVESTMENTS For 1999 and 1998, investments consisted primarily of the external
nuclear decommissioning trust fund and investments of Con Edison Solutions and
Con Edison Development. The nuclear decommissioning trust fund is stated at
market, net of federal income tax; investments of Con Edison Solutions and Con
Edison Development are recorded using the equity method. Earnings on the nuclear
decommissioning trust fund are not recognized in income but are included in the
accumulated depreciation reserve. See "Decommissioning" in Note G.
GAS HEDGING Con Edison of New York uses derivative instruments under its gas
hedging program in order to hedge its gas in storage and anticipated gas
purchases against adverse market price fluctuations. Con Edison of New York
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defers the related hedging gains and losses until the underlying gas commodity
is withdrawn from storage or purchased from a supplier and then adjusts the cost
of its gas accordingly. All hedging gains or losses are credited or charged to
customers through Con Edison of New York's gas fuel adjustment clause.
Con Edison Solutions uses derivative instruments to hedge natural gas
transactions in order to minimize the risk of unfavorable market price
fluctuations. Gains or losses on these instruments are deferred until gas is
purchased, at which time gas expense is adjusted accordingly. At December 31,
1999, deferred gains or losses were not material.
Neither Con Edison nor any of its consolidated subsidiaries enters into
derivative transactions that do not meet the criteria for hedges and that do not
qualify for deferred accounting treatment. If for any reason a derivative
transaction was no longer classified as a hedge, the cost of gas in storage or
gas expense, as appropriate, would be adjusted for unrealized gains and losses
relating to the transaction.
NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," was to be effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. In June 1999 the FASB issued SFAS No. 137,
"Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," that postponed the
effective date to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The application of
SFAS No. 133 is not expected to have a material effect on the financial position
or results of operations of Con Edison or materially change its current
disclosure practices.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX In accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes," Con Edison's utility subsidiaries have recorded an accumulated deferred
federal income tax liability for substantially all temporary differences between
the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities at current tax rates. In
accordance with rate agreements, the utility subsidiaries have recovered amounts
from customers for a portion of the tax expense they will pay in the future as a
result of the reversal or "turn-around" of these temporary differences. As to
the remaining temporary differences, in accordance with SFAS No. 71, the utility
subsidiaries have established regulatory assets for the net revenue requirements
to be recovered from customers for the related future tax expense. (See Notes J
and L.) In 1993 the PSC issued an Interim Policy Statement proposing accounting
procedures consistent with SFAS No. 109 and providing assurances that these
future increases in taxes will be recoverable in rates. The final policy
statement is not expected to differ materially from the Interim Policy
Statement.
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits are amortized ratably over the lives
of the related properties and applied as a reduction in future federal income
tax expense.
Con Edison and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.
Income taxes are allocated to each company based on its taxable income.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Research and development costs relating to
specific construction projects are capitalized. All other such costs are charged
to operating expenses as incurred. Research and development costs in 1999, 1998
and 1997, amounting to $12.4 million, $20.3 million and $25.9 million,
respectively, were charged to operating expenses. No research and development
costs were capitalized in these years.
RECLASSIFICATION Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
with current year presentation.
ESTIMATES The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect judgments
and estimates made in the application of the above accounting policies.
NOTE B CAPITALIZATION
CAPITALIZATION OF CON EDISON Con Edison's outstanding capitalization, on a
consolidated basis, consists of its common shareholders' equity and the
outstanding preferred stock and long-term debt of its utility subsidiaries. Con
Edison's authorized capitalization also includes six million authorized, but
unissued, Preferred Shares, $1.00 par value.
PREFERRED STOCK NOT SUBJECT TO MANDATORY REDEMPTION Con Edison of New York has
the option to redeem its $5 cumulative preferred stock at $105 and its
cumulative preferred stock, Series C and Series D, at a price of $101 per
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share (in each case, plus accrued and unpaid dividends).
PREFERRED STOCK SUBJECT TO MANDATORY REDEMPTION Con Edison of New York is
required to redeem its cumulative preferred stock, Series J shares on August 1,
2002. The redemption price is $100 per share (plus accrued and unpaid
dividends). Series J shares may not be called for redemption while dividends are
in arrears on outstanding shares of $5 cumulative preferred stock or other
cumulative preferred stock.
COMMON STOCK In May 1998 Con Edison commenced a repurchase program for up to $1
billion of its common stock. Through December 31, 1999, a total of 21.4 million
Con Edison shares was repurchased by Con Edison of New York, at a total cost of
$940.5 million. In January 2000 Con Edison announced the expansion of its stock
repurchase program by an additional $300 million.
DIVIDENDS Beginning in 1998, with the establishment of Con Edison as a holding
company, dividends on Con Edison's common shares depend primarily on the
dividends and other distributions that Con Edison of New York and Con Edison's
other subsidiaries pay to Con Edison and the capital requirements of Con Edison
and its subsidiaries. The Restructuring Agreement limits the dividends that Con
Edison of New York may pay to not more than 100 percent of Con Edison of New
York's income available for dividends, calculated on a two-year rolling average
basis. Excluded from the calculation of "income available for dividends" are
non-cash charges to income resulting from accounting changes or charges to
income resulting from significant unanticipated events. The restriction also
does not apply to dividends paid in order to transfer to Con Edison proceeds
from major transactions, such as asset sales, or to dividends reducing Con
Edison of New York's equity ratio to a level appropriate to its business risk.
Payment of Con Edison of New York's common stock dividends to Con Edison is
subject to certain additional restrictions. No dividends may be paid, or funds
set apart for payment, on Con Edison of New York's common stock until all
dividends accrued on the $5 cumulative preferred stock and other cumulative
preferred stock have been paid, or declared and set apart for payment, and
unless Con Edison of New York is not in arrears on its mandatory redemption
obligation for the Series J cumulative preferred stock. No dividends may be paid
on any of Con Edison of New York's capital stock during any period in which Con
Edison of New York has deferred payment of interest on its subordinated
deferrable interest debentures.
LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt maturing in the period 2000-2004 is as follows:
(Millions of Dollars)
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2000 $ 395
2001 300
2002 300
2003 185
2004 150
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Long-term debt of Con Edison's utility subsidiaries is stated at cost which, as
of December 31, 1999 and 1998, approximates fair value (estimated based on
current rates for debt of the same remaining maturities).
NOTE C SHORT TERM BORROWING
At December 31, 1999 Con Edison and its utility subsidiaries had commercial
paper programs, under which short-term borrowings are made at prevailing market
rates, totaling $950 million. These programs are supported by revolving credit
agreements with banks. At December 31, 1999, $495.4 million, at a weighted
average interest rate of 5.03 percent per annum, was outstanding under Con
Edison of New York's $500 million program. No amounts were outstanding at
December 31, 1999 under Con Edison's $350 million program or O&R's $100 million
program. No amounts were outstanding at December 31, 1998 under the Con Edison
or Con Edison of New York programs. During 1999, Con Edison expanded, and
subsequently reduced, its program by $600 million in connection with its July
1999 acquisition of O&R. In February 2000, the FERC authorized Con Edison of New
York to expand its program to $800 million.
Bank commitments under the revolving credit agreements may terminate upon a
change of control of Con Edison, and borrowings under the agreements are subject
to certain conditions, including that the ratio (calculated in accordance with
the agreements) of debt to total capital of the borrower not at any time exceed
0.65 to 1.
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At December 31, 1999 this ratio was 0.49 to 1 for Con Edison, 0.52 to 1 for Con
Edison of New York and 0.55 to 1 for O&R.
NOTE D PENSION BENEFITS
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Con Edison of New York has non-contributory pension plans that cover
substantially all of its employees and certain employees of other Con Edison
subsidiaries. The plans are designed to comply with the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Investment gains and losses are recognized over five years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
The company offered a special retirement program in 1999 providing enhanced
pension benefits for those employees who met specified eligibility requirements
and retired within specific time limits. These incentives fall within the
category of special termination benefits as described in SFAS No. 88,
"Employers' Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit
Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits." The increase in pension obligations
as a result of this program amounts to $45.0 million. These obligations have
been deferred for disposition by the PSC in accordance with the Restructuring
Agreement.
The components of the company's net periodic pension cost for 1999, 1998 and
1997 were as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost - including
administrative expenses* $105.1 $104.7 $111.4
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 358.7 346.8 334.3
Expected return on
plan assets (486.6) (445.1) (407.3)
Amortization of net
actuarial (gain) (90.1) (71.7) (42.0)
Amortization of prior
service cost 10.5 10.3 10.2
Amortization of transition
obligation 3.0 3.0 3.0
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Net periodic pension cost (99.4) (52.0) 9.6
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Amortization of
regulatory asset** 2.2 2.2 2.2
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Total pension cost $(97.2) $(49.8) $11.8
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Cost capitalized (19.2) (9.2) 2.5
Cost charged to
operating expenses (78.0) (40.6) 9.3
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*Effective January 1, 1998, an assumption for administrative expenses is
included as a component of service cost.
**Relates to $33.3 million increase in pension obligations from a 1993
special retirement program.
The funded status of the plans at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
was as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT
OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $5,384.1 $4,940.6 $4,703.0
Service cost - excluding
administrative expenses 103.8 103.4 111.4
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 358.7 346.8 334.3
Plan amendments 0.8 2.1 0.5
Actuarial (gain) loss (728.0) 192.6 (24.2)
Special termination
benefits 45.0 - -
Benefits paid (249.3) (201.4) (184.4)
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $4,915.1 $5,384.1 $4,940.6
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year $6,679.2 $5,988.7 $5,269.3
Actual return on plan
assets 1,017.2 903.3 886.9
Employer contributions 1.7 1.4 25.2
Benefits paid (249.3) (201.4) (184.4)
Administrative expenses (18.0) (12.8) (8.3)
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Fair value of plan assets at
end of year $7,430.8 $6,679.2 $5,988.7
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Funded status $2,515.7 $1,295.1 $1,048.1
Unrecognized net (gain) (2,491.6) (1,339.8) (1,157.4)
Unrecognized prior
service costs 72.5 82.2 90.4
Unrecognized net
transition liability at
January 1, 1987* 5.3 8.3 11.3
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Prepaid (accrued) benefit
cost $101.9 $45.8 $(7.6)
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*Being amortized over approximately 15 years.
The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.25%
Expected return on
plan assets 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%
Rate of compensation
increase 4.80% 4.80% 5.80%
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PENSION BENEFITS
ORANGE AND ROCKLAND
O&R has a non-contributory defined benefit retirement plan, covering
substantially all employees. The plan is designed to comply with the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Investment gains and losses are recognized over three years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
During 1999, O&R sold its electric generating assets to Southern Energy. Also
during 1999, O&R offered a special retirement program providing enhanced pension
benefits for those employees who met specified eligibility requirements and
retired within specific time limits. Because of the relative number of O&R
employees who stopped accruing benefits in the plan as a result of these events,
a curtailment charge was recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 88. A portion of
this curtailment charge was recorded as a regulatory asset in accordance with
SFAS No. 71 and a portion was expensed.
The acquisition of O&R by Con Edison in July 1999 triggered purchase accounting
requirements that are reflected in the net periodic pension cost. Under such
accounting O&R's accrued pension liability was adjusted to recognize all
previously unrecognized gains or losses arising from past experience different
from that assumed, all unrecognized prior service costs, and the remainder of
any unrecognized obligation or asset existing at the date of the initial
application of SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions." A portion of
these adjustments was recorded as a regulatory liability in accordance with SFAS
No. 71 and a portion was expensed.
O&R is currently allowed to recover in rates pension costs recognized under SFAS
No. 87. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 71, the company defers for
future recovery any difference between expenses recognized under SFAS No. 87 and
the current rate allowance authorized by each regulatory jurisdiction in which
it operates.
The components of O&R's net periodic pension cost for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were
as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost - including
administrative expenses $5,824 $6,868 $6,535
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 19,702 19,194 17,993
Expected return on plan
assets (19,024) (17,480) (15,838)
Amortization of net
actuarial (gain) (2,725) (6,338) (4,688)
Amortization of prior
service cost 2,128 4,251 3,822
Amortization of transition
(asset) (504) (1,009) (1,009)
Recognition of curtailment
and termination benefits 7,321 - -
Recognition of
purchase accounting 3,229 - -
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Net periodic pension cost $15,951 $5,486 $6,815
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Amortized/(deferred and
capitalized) 66 90 (751)
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Net expense* $16,017 $5,576 $6,064
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*Net expense for the period July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 was $1.9
million. This amount is reflected in Con Edison's consolidated financial
statements and excludes the effects of curtailment, termination benefits, and
purchase accounting.
The funded status of the plan at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as
follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT
OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $289,765 $260,306 $232,990
Service cost - excluding
administrative expenses 5,825 6,868 6,535
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 19,702 19,194 17,993
Plan amendments 54 - 12,852
Actuarial loss 22,551 18,375 2,387
Curtailment and
termination benefits 4,707 - -
Benefits paid (16,132) (14,978) (12,451)
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $326,472 $289,765 $260,306
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year $266,511 $247,523 $225,997
Actual return on plan
assets 29,811 34,640 34,526
Employer contributions 10,023 - -
Benefits paid (14,799) (14,131) (11,637)
Administrative expenses (2,235) (1,521) (1,363)
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Fair value of plan assets at
end of year $289,311 $266,511 $247,523
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Funded status $(37,161) $(23,254) $(12,783)
Unrecognized net loss
(gain) 13,390 (57,031) (66,108)
Unrecognized prior
service costs - 35,830 40,081
Unrecognized net
transition asset at
January 1, 1987* - (3,026) (4,034)
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Prepaid (accrued)
benefit cost $(23,771) $(47,481) $(42,844)
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*Was being amortized over approximately 15 years.
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The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.50%
Expected return on plan
assets 8.50% 8.00% 8.00%
Rate of compensation
increase
Hourly 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Management 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
NOTE E POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (OPEB)
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Con Edison of New York has a contributory comprehensive hospital, medical and
prescription drug program for all retirees, their dependents and surviving
spouses. The company also has a contributory life insurance program for
bargaining unit employees. In addition the company provides basic life insurance
benefits up to a specified maximum at no cost to retired management employees.
Retired management employees must contribute to the cost of supplemental life
insurance benefits in excess of the specified maximum. Certain employees of
other Con Edison subsidiaries are eligible to receive benefits under these
programs. The company has reserved the right to amend or terminate these
programs.
Investment gains and losses are recognized over five years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
The components of the company's postretirement benefit (health and life
insurance) costs for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost $13.7 $14.9 $15.7
Interest cost on
accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 72.5 70.8 71.0
Expected return on plan
assets (41.5) (38.2) (36.5)
Amortization of net
actuarial loss 26.8 20.9 21.4
Amortization of prior
service cost 1.4 - -
Amortization of transition
obligation 17.4 21.5 25.9
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Net periodic
postretirement benefit
cost $90.3 $89.9 $97.5
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Cost capitalized 17.8 16.7 20.0
Cost charged to operating
expenses 72.5 73.2 77.5
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The program's funded status at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT
OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $1,097.0 $964.1 $999.1
Service cost 13.7 14.9 15.7
Interest cost on
accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 72.5 70.8 71.0
Plan amendments - (44.8) (66.5)
Actuarial (gain) loss (211.8) 133.7 (13.4)
Benefits paid and
administrative expenses (58.1) (51.7) (50.2)
Participant contributions 10.7 10.0 8.4
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $924.0 $1,097.0 $964.1
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year $665.8 $574.1 $444.2
Actual return on plan
assets 100.5 119.3 100.4
Employer contributions 115.5 14.1 71.3
Participant contributions 10.7 10.0 8.4
Benefits paid (53.9) (47.7) (46.7)
Administrative expenses (4.2) (4.0) (3.5)
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Fair value of plan assets at
end of year $834.4 $665.8 $574.1
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Funded status $(89.6) $(431.2) $(390.0)
Unrecognized net
(gain) loss (224.6) 73.0 41.3
Unrecognized prior
service costs 11.2 12.6 -
Unrecognized transition
obligation at January 1,
1993* 226.2 243.6 322.6
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Accrued postretirement
benefit cost $(76.8) $(102.0) $(26.1)
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*Being amortized over a period of 20 years.
The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.25%
Expected return on plan
assets
Tax-exempt assets 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%
Taxable assets 7.50% 7.50% 8.50%
The health care cost trend rate assumed for 1999 was 7.5 percent; for 2000, 7.0
percent; and then declining one-half percent per year to 5 percent for 2004 and
thereafter.
A one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would
have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage-
(Millions of Dollars) Point Increase Point Decrease
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Effect on accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation $113.4 $99.3
Effect on service cost and
interest cost components $12.7 $10.8
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POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (OPEB)
ORANGE AND ROCKLAND
O&R has a contributory medical and prescription drug program for all retirees,
their dependents and surviving spouses. The company also has a non-contributory
life insurance program for retirees.
Investment gains and losses are recognized over three years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
During 1999, O&R sold its electric generating assets to Southern Energy. Because
of the relative number of O&R employees who stopped accruing benefits in the
plan as a result of this event, a curtailment charge was recorded in accordance
with SFAS No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits other than
Pensions."
The acquisition of O&R by Con Edison in July 1999 triggered purchase accounting
requirements that are reflected in the net periodic benefit cost. Under purchase
accounting O&R's accrued postretirement liability was adjusted to recognize all
previously unrecognized gains or losses arising from past experience different
from that assumed, all unrecognized prior service costs, and the remainder of
any unrecognized obligation or asset existing at the date of the initial
application of SFAS 106. The total of these adjustments along with the
curtailment charge discussed above were recorded as a regulatory asset in
accordance with SFAS No. 71.
O&R is currently allowed to recover in rates OPEB costs recognized under SFAS
No. 106. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 71, the company defers
for future recovery any difference between expenses recognized under SFAS No.
106 and the current rate allowance authorized by each regulatory jurisdiction in
which it operates.
The components of O&R's postretirement benefit (health and life insurance) costs
for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost $1,699 $1,463 $1,863
Interest cost on
accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 5,302 5,326 6,013
Expected return on plan
assets (2,174) (1,654) (907)
Amortization of net
actuarial loss 383 21 1,011
Amortization of prior
service cost 4 9 84
Amortization of transition
obligation 1,213 2,427 2,572
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Net periodic
postretirement benefit
cost 6,427 7,592 10,636
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Amortized/(deferred and
capitalized) (1,147) 3,169 (1,009)
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Net expense* $5,280 $10,761 $9,627
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*Net expense for the period July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 was $2.3
million. This amount is reflected in Con Edison's consolidated financial
statements and excludes the effects of curtailment, termination benefits, and
purchase accounting.
The program's funded status at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT
OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year 80,477 $80,625 $82,999
Service cost 1,699 1,463 1,863
Interest cost on
accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 5,302 5,326 6,013
Plan amendments - 98 (6,898)
Actual loss (gain) 6,314 (1,802) 1,230
Benefits paid and
administrative expenses (5,405) (5,334) (4,582)
Participant contributions 149 101 -
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $88,536 $80,477 $80,625
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year $31,180 $22,238 $14,822
Actual return on plan
assets 3,512 2,086 735
Employer contributions 5,512 12,089 11,263
Participant contributions 54 101 -
Benefits paid and
administrative expenses (2,368) (5,334) (4,582)
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Fair value of plan assets at
end of year $37,890 $31,180 $22,238
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Funded status $(50,646) $(49,297) $(58,387)
Unrecognized net
loss/(gain) 9,008 5,016 6,393
Unrecognized prior
service costs - 89 -
Unrecognized transition
obligation at January 1,
1993* - 34,601 37,027
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Accrued postretirement
benefit cost $(41,638) $(9,591) $(14,967)
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*Being amortized over a period of 20 years.
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The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.50%
Expected return on plan assets
Tax-exempt assets 8.50% 6.25% 6.25%
Taxable assets 7.50% 6.25% 6.25%
The health care cost trend rate assumed for 1999 was 6.5 percent for health care
and 8.0 percent for prescription drug; for 2000, 7.0 percent; and then declining
one-half percent per year to 5 percent for 2004 and thereafter.
A one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would
have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage-
(Thousands of Dollars) Point Increase Point Decrease
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Effect on accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation $9,431 $7,930
Effect on service cost
and interest cost
components $940 $770
NOTE F ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Hazardous substances, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and
coal tar, have been used or generated in the course of operations of Con
Edison's utility subsidiaries and may be present in their facilities and
equipment.
The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
of 1980 (Superfund) and similar state statutes impose joint and several strict
liability, regardless of fault, upon generators of hazardous substances for
resulting removal and remedial costs and environmental damages. Liabilities
under these laws can be material and in some instances may be imposed without
regard to fault, or may be imposed for past acts, even though such past acts may
have been lawful at the time they occurred.
At December 31, 1999, Con Edison had accrued a $38 million liability as its best
estimate of the utility subsidiaries' liability for sites as to which they have
received process or notice alleging that hazardous substances generated by them
(and, in most instances, other potentially responsible parties) were deposited.
There will be additional liability at these sites and other sites, the amount of
which is not presently determinable but may be material to Con Edison's
financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Under Con Edison of New York's current electric, gas and steam rate agreements,
site investigation and remediation costs in excess of $5 million annually
incurred with respect to hazardous waste for which it is responsible is to be
deferred and subsequently reflected in rates. At December 31, 1999, $10 million
of such costs had been deferred as a regulatory asset.
Suits have been brought in New York State and federal courts against Con
Edison's utility subsidiaries and many other defendants, wherein a large number
of plaintiffs sought large amounts of compensatory and punitive damages for
deaths and injuries allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos at various premises
of the utility subsidiaries. Many of these suits have been disposed of without
any payment by the utility subsidiaries, or for immaterial amounts. The amounts
specified in all the remaining suits total billions of dollars but Con Edison
believes that these amounts are greatly exaggerated, as were the claims already
disposed of. Based on the information and relevant circumstances known to Con
Edison at this time, it does not believe that these suits will have a material
adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
NOTE G NUCLEAR GENERATION
Con Edison of New York owns the Indian Point 2 nuclear generating unit, which
has a capacity of approximately 1,000 MW, and the retired Indian Point 1 nuclear
generating unit.
The book value of Indian Point 2, net of accumulated depreciation, was $382
million and $459 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The net
book value of Indian Point 2 was reduced by $50 million in 1999 as a result of
the use of a portion of the net after-tax gain from fossil plant sales to
increase its accumulated depreciation reserve (see Note I).
In 1999 Con Edison of New York announced its intention to explore alternatives
to its continued ownership and operation of Indian Point 2 and the retired
Indian Point 1. In February 2000 the company announced an auction process for
the Indian Point 2 unit, the retired Indian Point 1 unit and related gas
turbines. A proceeding initiated
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in 1998 by the PSC to consider the future of nuclear generating facilities in
New York State is continuing. The Restructuring Agreement does not contemplate
the divestiture of Indian Point 2, and any such divestiture would be subject to
regulatory approvals, including the approvals of the PSC and the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
OUTAGE ACCOUNTING Scheduled refueling and maintenance outages are generally
required after a cycle of approximately 22 months. Con Edison of New York's
electric rates reflect a charge for the cost of scheduled refueling and
maintenance outages. Under Con Edison of New York's current and previous
electric rate agreements, these charges have been deferred for recognition in
income during the period in which expenses are incurred for the outage. The
costs of unscheduled outages are expensed as incurred and are not reflected in
rates.
RATE RECOVERY Pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, Con Edison of New York is
recovering its investment in Indian Point 2 and funds to decommission Indian
Point 1 and 2 in the rates it charges all its electric customers. Under the
Restructuring Agreement, following March 31, 2002, Con Edison of New York will
be given a reasonable opportunity to recover its remaining investment in Indian
Point 2 and additional funds needed to decommission Indian Point 1 and 2 through
a non-bypassable charge to customers over a period that will extend no longer
than the end of Indian Point 2's operating license in 2013. Reconciliation of
estimated and actual decommissioning costs may be reflected in rates after 2013.
DECOMMISSIONING Since 1975 Con Edison of New York has been collecting costs of
decommissioning from customers and accruing such amounts within its internal
accumulated depreciation reserve. Amounts collected to fund decommissioning of
the nuclear portions of the units have been deposited in external trust funds
and earnings on such funds have been accrued as additional accumulated
depreciation. The trust funds amounted to $305.7 million and $265.1 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1999 and 1998. See "Investments" in Note A.
Accumulated decommissioning provisions at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were as
follows:
Amounts Included in
Accumulated Depreciation
- ------------------------- ----------- -----------
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998
- ------------------------- ----------- -----------
Nuclear $305.7 $265.1
Non-nuclear 55.4 56.7
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Total $361.1 $321.8
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The Restructuring Agreement continued in rates annual expense allowances of
$21.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively, to fund the estimated costs of
decommissioning the nuclear and non-nuclear portions of the Indian Point 1 and 2
units. These amounts were established pursuant to a 1995 electric rate agreement
based upon a 1994 site-specific study. The study estimated the decommissioning
costs to be approximately $657 million in 1993 dollars (assuming 2016 as the
midpoint for decommissioning expenditures), including $252 million for extended
storage of spent nuclear fuel. The minimum decommissioning fund estimate
calculated in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations
was between $507 million and $862 million as of December 31, 1998. A new
site-specific study is currently underway.
The FASB is currently reviewing the utility industry's accounting treatment of
nuclear and certain other plant decommissioning costs. In an exposure draft
issued in February 1996, the FASB concluded that decommissioning costs should be
accounted for as a liability at expected present value, with a corresponding
asset in utility plant, rather than as a component of depreciation. The FASB
expects to issue a new exposure draft in the first quarter of 2000.
NUCLEAR FUEL Nuclear fuel assemblies and components are amortized to operating
expense based on the quantity of heat produced in the generation of electricity.
Nuclear fuel costs are recovered in revenues through base rates or through the
fuel adjustment clause.
Nuclear fuel costs include provisions for payments to the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) for future off-site storage of the spent fuel and for a portion of
the costs to decontaminate and decommission the DOE facilities used to enrich
uranium purchased by Con Edison of New York. Such payments amounted to $10.0
million in 1999.
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The DOE has defaulted on its obligation to Con Edison of New York to begin to
take title to the spent nuclear fuel generated at Indian Point 2. Con Edison of
New York and a number of other utilities are pursuing their legal remedies
against the DOE. Con Edison of New York estimates that it has adequate on-site
capacity for interim storage of its spent fuel until 2005 after which, absent
regulatory or technological developments, additional on-site or other spent fuel
storage facilities would be required. The operation of Indian Point 2 would be
curtailed if appropriate arrangements for the storage of its spent fuel are not
made.
STEAM GENERATORS Nuclear generating units similar in design to Indian Point 2
have experienced problems that have required steam generator replacement.
Inspections of the Indian Point 2 steam generators since 1976 have revealed
various problems, some of which appear to have been arrested. The remaining
service life of the steam generators is uncertain. The projected service life of
the steam generators is reassessed periodically in the light of the inspections
made during scheduled outages of the unit. Based on the latest available data
and current NRC criteria, Con Edison of New York estimates that steam generator
replacement will not be required before 2002. On February 15, 2000 Con Edison of
New York shut down Indian Point 2 following a leak in one if its steam
generators. The cause of the leak is being investigated.
Con Edison of New York has replacement steam generators, which are stored at the
site. Replacement of the steam generators would require estimated additional
expenditures of up to $100 million (exclusive of replacement power costs) and an
outage of approximately three months. However, securing necessary permits and
approvals or other factors could require a substantially longer outage if steam
generator replacement is required on short notice.
NUCLEAR INSURANCE The insurance policies covering Con Edison of New York's
nuclear facilities for property damage, excess property damage, and outage costs
permit assessments under certain conditions to cover insurers' losses. As of
December 31, 1999, the highest amount that could be assessed for losses during
the current policy year under all of the policies was $18.6 million. While
assessments may also be made for losses in certain prior years, Con Edison of
New York is not aware of any losses in such years that it believes are likely to
result in an assessment. Under certain circumstances, in the event of nuclear
incidents at facilities covered by the federal government's third-party
liability indemnification program, Con Edison of New York could be assessed up
to $88.1 million per incident, of which not more than $10 million may be
assessed in any one year.
NOTE H NON-UTILITY GENERATORS
Con Edison of New York has contracts with NUGs for approximately 2,100 MW of
electric generating capacity. Assuming performance by the NUGs, Con Edison of
New York is obligated over the terms of the contracts (which extend for various
periods, up to 2036) to make capacity and other fixed payments.
For the years 2000-2004, the capacity and other fixed payments under the
contracts are estimated to be $477 million, $485 million, $494 million, $503
million and $516 million. Such payments gradually increase to approximately $600
million in 2013, and thereafter decline significantly. For energy delivered
under these contracts, Con Edison of New York is obligated to pay variable
prices that are estimated to be approximately at market levels.
Under the terms of its Restructuring Agreement, Con Edison of New York is
recovering in rates the charges it incurs under contracts with NUGs (see
"Restructuring Agreements" in Note A). The Restructuring Agreement provides
that, following March 31, 2002, Con Edison of New York will be given a
reasonable opportunity to recover, through a non-bypassable charge to customers,
the amount, if any, by which the actual costs of its purchases under the
contracts exceed market value.
The Restructuring Agreement provided for a potential NUG contract disallowance
of the lower of (i) 10 percent of the above-market costs or (ii) $300 million
(in 2002 dollars). As contemplated by the Restructuring Agreement, Con Edison of
New York may offset the potential disallowance by NUG contract mitigation and by
10 percent of the gross proceeds of any generating unit sales to third parties.
Con Edison of New York will be permitted a reasonable opportunity to recover any
costs subject to disallowance that are not
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offset by these two factors if it makes good faith efforts in implementing
provisions of the Restructuring Agreement leading to the development of a
competitive electric market in its service territory, including providing a
choice of suppliers to its customers through its Retail Choice program and
working to establish an independent system operator, which would administer the
wholesale electric market in New York State.
In October 1998 the PSC allowed Con Edison of New York to offset the potential
disallowance by approximately $115 million (in 2002 dollars) as a result of
termination of NUG contracts for 42.5 MW of capacity. As permitted by the PSC,
Con Edison of New York has retained revenues relating to capacity costs avoided
as a result of the terminations. As a result, $92 million remained available at
December 31, 1999 to offset a potential NUG contract disallowance.
In June and August 1999, Con Edison of New York completed the sale of its
in-City fossil electric generating units to third parties for a total of $1.8
billion, resulting in an additional $180 million of credit against a possible
disallowance. Any additional NUG contract mitigation and 10 percent of the gross
proceeds of any additional generating unit sales, including the planned sale of
Con Edison of New York's share of the Roseton plant by Central Hudson Gas &
Electric, would further offset any potential disallowance. (See Note I.)
NOTE I GENERATION DIVESTITURE
In 1999 Con Edison of New York completed the sales of almost 6,300 MW of its
approximately 8,300 MW of electric generating assets for an aggregate price of
$1.8 billion. The net book value of the assets sold was approximately $1
billion, and the net after-tax gain from the sales was $379 million, of which
$29 million of accumulated deferred taxes and investment tax credits relating to
the assets sold were recognized in income in 1999.
Consistent with the Restructuring Agreement, as amended by a July 1998 PSC order
relating to the divestiture, $50 million of the net after-tax gain has been
retained for shareholders, approximately $250 million has been deferred for
disposition by the PSC and $50 million was applied as an increase to the
accumulated depreciation reserve for Indian Point 2 (see Note G). The $50
million retained for shareholders will be recognized in income during the last
year of the Restructuring Agreement (12 months ending March 31, 2002) as a
partial offset to the rate reductions scheduled for that year, pursuant to the
Restructuring Agreement. (See "Restructuring Agreements" in Note A.)
The approximately 2,000 MW of electric generating assets that Con Edison of New
York continues to own include the 1,000 MW Indian Point 2 plant and its 480 MW
interest in the jointly-owned Roseton generating station (see "Utility Plant and
Depreciation " in Note A).
O&R completed the sale of all of its generating assets prior to the completion
of Con Edison's purchase of O&R in July 1999.
The Restructuring Agreement and related PSC orders provide for the recovery of
the incremental cost of capacity and energy required by Con Edison of New York
to serve its remaining full-service customers. Con Edison of New York has agreed
to purchase capacity from the buyers of the generating assets it sold for at
least the period until the Installed Capacity (ICAP) market of the New York
Independent System Operator (NYISO) is operational, and has submitted a petition
to the PSC relating to the recovery of the incremental cost of this capacity.
Such incremental capacity costs, which are estimated will total about $75
million if the NYISO ICAP market commences operation as now scheduled in May
2000, are being deferred as a regulatory asset. (See Note J.) In the event of a
prolonged delay in the commencement of the NYISO ICAP market, additional
incremental capacity costs could be material. The cost of the electric energy
actually purchased from the buyers of the generating assets is recoverable under
the electric fuel adjustment clause. (See "Recoverable Fuel Costs" in Note A.)
NOTE J REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The utility subsidiaries of Con Edison have established various regulatory
assets to defer specific costs that the applicable regulatory agencies have
permitted or are expected to permit to be recovered in rates over time.
Similarly, certain regulatory liabilities have been established to defer
specific gains or credits to be
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refunded to customers over time. The principal regulatory assets and liabilities
included in the deferred charges at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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REGULATORY ASSETS
Future federal income tax
(See Note A) $ 785,014 $ 951,016
Recoverable fuel costs (See
Note A) 95,162 22,013
Power contract termination
costs (See Note H) 71,861 70,621
Accrued unbilled gas
revenues (See Note A) 67,775 43,594
MTA business tax surcharge* 66,274
60,712
O&R Pension/OPEB expenses
(See Notes D and E) 57,630 2,774
Enlightened Energy program
costs** 34,065 68,381
Other 210,046 134,462
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Total Regulatory Assets 1,382,265 1,359,135
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REGULATORY LIABILITIES
Gain on divestiture (See
Note I) 306,867 -
Accumulated deferred
investment tax credits
(See Note A) 139,838 154,970
NYPA rate increase (See Note
A) 25,630 16,175
O&R Pension expenses (See
Note D) 23,854 -
Interruptible sales credits
(See Note A) 23,745 20,969
Nuclear refueling outage
expenses (See Note G) 22,273 -
Electric rate decrease (See
Note A) 12,000 16,250
Other 81,815 72,654
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Total Regulatory Liabilities 636,022 281,018
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NET REGULATORY
ASSETS/LIABILITIES $ 746,243 $1,078,117
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*Business tax surcharge imposed by New York State to provide funds to the
Metropolitan Transit Authority; recovered from customers annually.
**Cost of demand-side management programs; recovered from customers generally
over a five-year period.
NOTE K ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES (O&R)
In July 1999 Con Edison completed its acquisition of O&R for $791.5 million in
cash. Con Edison is accounting for the acquisition under the purchase method of
accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
results of operations of O&R for the six months ended December 31, 1999 have
been included in the consolidated income statement of Con Edison for the year
ended December 31, 1999. Con Edison has recorded in its consolidated financial
statements all of the assets and liabilities of O&R. The fair value of O&R's
regulatory assets approximates book value. All other assets and liabilities of
O&R were adjusted to their estimated fair values. The $437 million excess of the
purchase price paid by Con Edison over the estimated fair value of net assets
acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill (O&R Goodwill) and is
being amortized over 40 years. In accordance with regulatory settlements, costs
to achieve the merger have been deferred as regulatory assets and are being
amortized over a five-year period ending May 2004.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated Con Edison financial information shown
below has been prepared based upon the historical consolidated income statements
of Con Edison and O&R, giving effect to Con Edison's acquisition of O&R as if it
had occurred at the beginning of each period. The historical information has
been adjusted to reflect the amortization of O&R Goodwill for the entire period
and the after-tax cost Con Edison would have incurred for financing the
acquisition of O&R by issuing debt at the beginning of the period at an assumed
8.0 percent per annum interest rate. The pro forma information is not
necessarily indicative of the results that Con Edison would have had if its
acquisition of O&R had been completed prior to July 1999, or the results that
Con Edison will have in the future.
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Revenues $7,794,204 $7,719,152
Operating income 969,916 1,077,185
Net income 646,435 705,579
Non-recurring charges 19,782 -
Adjusted net income 666,217 705,579
Average shares
outstanding (000) 223,442 234,308
Earnings per share $ 2.98 $3.01
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NOTE L FEDERAL INCOME TAX Consolidated Edison, Inc.
The components of federal income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Charged to operations:
Current $836,783 $322,259 $354,112
Deferred - net (428,859) 94,090 32,440
Amortization of investment tax credit (8,208) (8,710) (8,830)
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Total charged to operations 399,716 407,639 377,722
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Charged to other income:
Current 1,430 (3,279) 2,988
Deferred - net 851 1,050 (990)
Amortization of investment tax credit (164) - -
Amortization of accumulated deferred investment tax
credits and excess income tax reserves associated with
divested generating plants (29,008) - -
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Total charged to other income (26,891) (2,229) 1,998
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Total $372,825 $405,410 $379,720
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The tax effect of temporary differences which gave rise to deferred tax assets
and liabilities is as follows:
As of December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Liabilities:
Depreciation $1,284.6 $1,307.6 $1,188.7
Excess deferred federal income tax on depreciation 159.5 186.7 190.4
Advance refunding of long-term debt 32.5 35.5 30.1
Other 204.2 86.9 118.3
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Total liabilities 1,680.8 1,616.7 1,527.5
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Assets:
Unbilled revenues (86.1) (87.2) (98.3)
Federal income tax audit adjustments -- 1992-1994 (30.5) - -
Other (81.7) (87.7) (94.5)
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Total assets (198.3) (174.9) (192.8)
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Regulatory liability - future federal income taxes 785.0 951.0 973.1
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Net liability $2,267.5 $2,392.8 $2,307.8
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Reconciliation of the difference between federal income tax expenses and the
amount computed by applying the prevailing statutory income tax rate to income
before income taxes is as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997
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(% of Pre-tax income)
Statutory tax rate 35% 35% 35%
Changes in computed taxes resulting from:
Excess book over tax depreciation 8% 7% 7%
Cost of removal -3% -2% -3%
Amortization of deferred federal income tax on depreciation -3% -3% -3%
Amortization of accumulated deferred investment tax
credits and excess income tax reserves associated with
divested generating plants -3% - -
Other - -1% -1%
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Effective tax rate 34% 36% 35%
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NOTE M STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Under Con Edison's Stock Option Plan, options may be granted to officers and key
employees for up to 10 million shares of Con Edison's common stock. Generally,
options become exercisable three years after the grant date and remain
exercisable until 10 years from the grant date. Options that were granted in
1996 became exercisable in 1999.
As permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," Con
Edison has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25)
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations in
accounting for its employee stock options. Under APB 25, because the exercise
price of Con Edison's employee stock options equals the market price of the
underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized.
Disclosure of pro-forma information regarding net income and earnings per share
is required by SFAS No. 123. The information presented below is in regard to the
income and earnings per share of Con Edison. This information has been
determined as if Con Edison had accounted for its employee stock options under
the fair value method of that statement. The fair values of 1999, 1998 and 1997
options are $7.90, $4.76 and $2.84 per share, respectively. They were estimated
at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted-average assumptions:
1999 1998 1997
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Risk-free interest rate 5.24% 5.61% 6.46%
Expected lives - in years 8 8 8
Expected stock volatility 18.76% 12.68% 14.08%
Dividend yield 4.46% 4.98% 6.67%
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The following table reflects pro forma net income and earnings per share had Con
Edison elected to adopt the fair value approach of SFAS 123 (income in
millions):
1999 1998 1997
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Net income:
As reported $701 $713 $694
Pro forma 697 711 694
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported $3.13 $3.04 $2.95
Pro forma 3.11 3.03 2.95
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These pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures since
the estimated fair value of stock options is amortized to expense over the
vesting period, and additional options may be granted in future years. For 1999
the number of total shares after giving effect to the dilutive common stock
equivalents is 223,890,546.
A summary of the status of Con Edison's Stock Option Plan as of December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997 and changes during those years is as follows:
Weighted
Average
Shares Price
- ------------------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at 12/31/96 697,200 $ 27.875
Granted 834,600 31.500
Exercised - -
Forfeited (14,100) 29.620
- ------------------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at 12/31/97 1,517,700 29.850
Granted 901,650 42.605
Exercised - -
Forfeited (20,600) 37.055
- ------------------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at 12/31/98 2,398,750 34.584
Granted 1,279,000 47.938
Exercised (113,440) 27.875
Forfeited (74,800) 37.559
- ------------------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at 12/31/99 3,489,510 $ 39.632
- ------------------------- ------------ ------------
The following summarizes the Plan's stock options outstanding:
Weighted
Average Shares
Plan Exercise Outstanding Remaining
Year Price At 12/31/99 Contractual Life
- ------- ----------- ------------ ------------------
1999 $47.938 1,261,000 9 years
1998 $42.605 871,350 8 years
1997 $31.500 798,200 7 years
1996 $27.875 558,960 6 years
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTE N FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT (a) Consolidated Edison, Inc.
ELECTRIC STEAM
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(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 5,792,673 $ 5,674,446 $ 5,635,575 $ 340,026 $ 321,932 $ 391,799
Intersegment revenues 150,488 53,464 11,341 1,667 1,655 1,619
Depreciation and amortization 433,203 439,869 429,407 17,996 17,361 16,239
Income tax expense 339,630 351,088 311,878 2,910 5,057 8,442
Operating income 858,681 905,976 855,061 19,450 19,416 36,080
Total assets 10,670,017 10,919,857 10,972,735 565,945 575,018 557,607
Construction expenditures 530,068 465,258 504,644 28,488 30,512 29,905
GAS UNREGULATED AND OTHER
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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Operating revenues $ 1,000,083 $ 959,609 $ 1,093,880 $ 358,541 $ 137,061 $ 74,898
Intersegment revenues 2,812 2,460 2,177 - 290 -
Depreciation and amortization 66,262 60,596 57,133 8,721 688 676
Income tax expense 60,598 58,665 62,590 (3,422) (7,171) (5,188)
Operating income 152,212 141,680 154,247 (10,544) (13,747) (10,068)
Total assets 2,097,200 1,795,567 1,730,048 2,198,314 1,090,961 1,462,128
Construction expenditures 119,601 123,074 119,672 - - -
TOTAL
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1999 1998 1997
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Operating revenues $ 7,491,323 $ 7,093,048 $ 7,196,152
Intersegment revenues 154,967 57,869 15,137
Depreciation and amortization 526,182 518,514 503,455
Income tax expense 399,716 407,639 377,722
Operating income 1,019,799 1,053,325 1,035,320
Total assets 15,531,476 14,381,403 14,722,518
Construction expenditures 678,157 618,844 654,221
</TABLE>
(a) For a description of Con Edison, see "Con Edison" appearing before Note A.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Trustees
of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the
"Company") at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 1999 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule
listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related
consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and the financial
statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and the
financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of
these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 17, 2000
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Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT DECEMBER 31 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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UTILITY PLANT, AT ORIGINAL COST (NOTE A)
<S> <C> <C>
Electric $ 10,670,257 $ 12,039,082
Gas 1,934,090 1,838,550
Steam 722,265 604,761
General 1,220,948 1,204,262
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Total 14,547,560 15,686,655
Less: Accumulated depreciation 4,384,783 4,726,211
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Net 10,162,777 10,960,444
Construction work in progress 359,431 347,262
Nuclear fuel assemblies and components, less accumulated amortization 84,701 98,837
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NET UTILITY PLANT 10,606,909 11,406,543
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments (Note A) 349,033 30,026
Accounts receivable - customer, less allowance for uncollectible
accounts of $22,600 in 1999 and 1998 541,978 491,493
Other receivables 72,138 45,935
Fuel, at average cost 23,641 33,289
Gas in storage, at average cost 40,280 46,801
Materials and supplies, at average cost 138,300 184,916
Prepayments 178,693 130,198
Other current assets 34,008 20,911
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,378,071 983,569
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INVESTMENTS
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 305,717 265,063
Other 18,491 14,750
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (NOTE A) 324,208 279,813
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DEFERRED CHARGES
Regulatory assets (Notes A and J) 1,223,364 1,359,135
Other deferred charges 149,600 143,737
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TOTAL DEFERRED CHARGES 1,372,964 1,502,872
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TOTAL $ 13,682,152 $ 14,172,797
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT DECEMBER 31 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
CAPITALIZATION (SEE STATEMENT OF CAPITALIZATION)
Common shareholders' equity $ 4,393,771 $ 5,842,724
Preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption (Note B) 37,050 37,050
Other preferred stock (Note B) 212,563 212,563
Long-term debt 4,243,080 4,050,108
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION 8,886,464 10,142,445
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NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Obligations under capital leases 34,406 37,295
Other noncurrent liabilities 204,148 203,543
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TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 238,554 240,838
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt due within one year (Note B) 275,000 225,000
Notes payable 495,371 -
Accounts payable 505,357 357,315
Customer deposits 208,865 181,236
Accrued taxes 23,272 17,621
Accrued interest 51,581 76,507
Accrued wages 79,408 83,555
Other current liabilities 202,657 184,989
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,841,511 1,126,223
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DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred federal income tax (Note K) 2,121,054 2,382,273
Regulatory liabilities (Note J) 594,569 281,018
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TOTAL DEFERRED CREDITS 2,715,623 2,663,291
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CONTINGENCIES (NOTE F)
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TOTAL $ 13,682,152 $ 14,172,797
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Income Statement Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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OPERATING REVENUES (NOTE A)
Electric $ 5,672,348 $ 5,717,119 $ 5,635,575
Gas 943,641 959,609 1,093,880
Steam 340,026 321,932 391,799
Non-utility - - 74,898
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TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 6,956,015 6,998,660 7,196,152
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Purchased power 1,669,227 1,252,035 1,349,587
Fuel 430,174 579,006 596,824
Gas purchased for resale 351,785 370,103 552,597
Other operations 1,047,748 1,117,785 1,124,703
Maintenance 423,322 477,413 474,788
Depreciation and amortization (Note A) 504,018 517,826 503,455
Taxes, other than federal income tax 1,134,079 1,202,610 1,181,156
Federal income tax (Notes A and K) 394,147 414,810 377,722
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 5,954,500 5,931,588 6,160,832
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OPERATING INCOME 1,001,515 1,067,072 1,035,320
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OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)
Investment income (Note A) 8,647 6,162 12,214
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (Note A) 3,805 2,431 4,448
Other income less miscellaneous deductions (9,344) (5,275) (4,100)
Federal income tax (Notes A and K) 28,066 575 (1,998)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME 31,174 3,893 10,564
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INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 1,032,689 1,070,965 1,045,884
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Interest on long-term debt 305,261 308,671 318,158
Other interest 17,363 18,400 17,083
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (Note A)(1,778) (1,246) (2,180)
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NET INTEREST CHARGES 320,846 325,825 333,061
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NET INCOME 711,843 745,140 712,823
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PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS 13,593 17,007 18,344
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NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $ 698,250 $ 728,133 $ 694,479
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JANUARY 1 $ 4,517,529 $ 4,484,703 $ 4,283,935
Corporate restructuring to establish holding company - (198,362) -
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 711,843 745,140 712,823
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Total 5,229,372 5,031,481 4,996,758
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED ON CAPITAL STOCK
Cumulative Preferred, at required annual rates 13,593 17,007 18,146
Cumulative Preference, 6% Convertible Series B - - 198
Common 1,327,786 496,945 493,711
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Total dividends declared 1,341,379 513,952 512,055
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ 3,887,993 $ 4,517,529 $ 4,484,703
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 711,843 $ 745,140 $ 712,823
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES (CREDITS) TO INCOME
Depreciation and amortization 504,018 517,826 503,455
Federal income tax deferred (excluding taxes resulting from divestiture of plant) 15,434 86,430 22,620
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction (3,730) (2,364) (4,321)
Other non-cash charges 38,464 11,297 17,268
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Accounts receivable -- customer, less allowance for uncollectibles (50,485) 66,746 (37,159)
Materials and supplies, including fuel and gas in storage 62,785 17,659 31,824
Prepayments, other receivables and other current assets (87,795) (52,303) 16,062
Deferred recoverable fuel costs (56,637) 76,288 3,161
Cost of removal less salvage (71,451) (72,033) (73,719)
Accounts payable 148,042 (58,149) 8,999
Other -- net 96,427 100,237 37,527
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,306,915 1,436,774 1,238,540
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION
Construction expenditures (655,403) (618,844) (654,221)
Nuclear fuel expenditures (16,537) (7,056) (14,579)
Contributions to nuclear decommissioning trust (21,301) (21,301) (21,301)
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction 3,730 2,364 4,321
Divestiture of utility plant (net of federal income tax) 1,138,750 -- --
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION 449,239 (644,837) (685,780)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DIVIDENDS
Repurchase of common stock (817,399) (115,247) --
Net proceeds from short-term debt 495,371 -- --
Issuance of long-term debt 767,700 460,000 480,000
Retirement of long-term debt (225,000) (200,000) (106,256)
Advance refunding of preferred stock and long-term debt (300,000) (773,645) --
Issuance and refunding costs (16,440) (8,864) (8,930)
Funds held for refunding of debt -- 328,874 (328,874)
Common stock dividends (1,327,786) (496,945) (493,711)
Preferred stock dividends (13,593) (18,138) (18,413)
Corporate restructuring to establish holding company -- (121,404) --
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DIVIDENDS (1,437,147) (945,369) (476,184)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 319,007 (153,432) 76,576
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CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT JANUARY 1 30,026 183,458 106,882
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CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT DECEMBER 31 $ 349,033 $ 30,026 $ 183,458
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 307,155 $ 285,956 $ 310,310
Income taxes 863,204 375,125 335,586
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statement of Capitalization Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Shares outstanding
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December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998
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COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE B)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common stock 235,488,094 235,488,094 $ 1,482,341 $ 1,482,341
Retained earnings 3,887,993 4,517,529
Repurchased Consolidated Edison, Inc.
common stock (940,477) (120,790)
Capital stock expense (36,086) (36,356)
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TOTAL COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 4,393,771 5,842,724
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PREFERRED STOCK (NOTE B)
Subject to mandatory redemption
Cumulative Preferred, $100 par value,
6-1/8% Series J 370,500 370,500 37,050 37,050
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TOTAL SUBJECT TO MANDATORY REDEMPTION 37,050 37,050
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OTHER PREFERRED STOCK
$5 Cumulative Preferred, without par value,
authorized 1,915,319 shares 1,915,319 1,915,319 175,000 175,000
Cumulative Preferred, $100 par value,
authorized 6,000,000 shares*
4.65% Series C 153,296 153,296 15,330 15,330
4.65% Series D 222,330 222,330 22,233 22,233
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TOTAL OTHER PREFERRED STOCK 212,563 212,563
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK $ 249,613 $ 249,613
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</TABLE>
* Represents total authorized shares of cumulative preferred stock, $100 par
value, including preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
At December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Long-term debt (Note B)
Maturity Interest Rate Series
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Debentures:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1999 6-1/2% 1992D $ - $ 75,000
1999 - 1994B - 150,000
2000 7-3/8 1992A 150,000 150,000
2000 7.60 1992C 125,000 125,000
2001 6-1/2 1993B 150,000 150,000
2001 6.22* 1996B 150,000 150,000
2002 6-5/8 1993C 150,000 150,000
2002 6.18* 1997A 150,000 150,000
2003 6-3/8 1993D 150,000 150,000
2004 7-5/8 1992B 150,000 150,000
2005 6-5/8 1995A 100,000 100,000
2007 6.45 1997B 330,000 330,000
2008 6-1/4 1998A 180,000 180,000
2008 6.15 1998C 100,000 100,000
2009 7.15 1999B 200,000 -
2023 7-1/2 1993G 380,000 380,000
2026 7-3/4 1996A 100,000 100,000
2028 7.10 1998B 105,000 105,000
2028 6.90 1998D 75,000 75,000
2029 7-1/8 1994A 150,000 150,000
2039 7.35 1999A 275,000 -
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Total debentures 3,170,000 2,920,000
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Tax-exempt debt - notes issued to New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority for Facilities Rev
2020 5-1/4 1993B 127,715 127,715
2020 6.10 1995A 128,285 128,285
2022 5-3/8 1993C 19,760 19,760
2024 7-1/4 1989C - 150,000
2025 7-1/2 1990A - 150,000
2026 7-1/2 1991A 128,150 128,150
2027 6-3/4 1992A 100,000 100,000
2027 6-3/8 1992B 100,000 100,000
2028 6.00 1993A 101,000 101,000
2029 7-1/8 1994A 100,000 100,000
2034 4.12** 1999A 292,700 -
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Total tax-exempt debt 1,097,610 1,104,910
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Subordinated deferrable interest debentures:
2031 7-3/4 1996A 275,000 275,000
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Other long-term debt - 868
Unamortized debt discount (24,530) (25,670)
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Total 4,518,080 4,275,108
Less: long-term debt due within one year 275,000 225,000
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Total long-term debt 4,243,080 4,050,108
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Total capitalization $ 8,886,464 $ 10,142,445
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</TABLE>
* Rates reset quarterly; December 31, 1999 rate shown.
** Rate reset weekly; December 31, 1999 rate shown.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These notes form an integral part of the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New
York) and its subsidiaries.
CON EDISON
On January 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) was established as
the parent holding company for Con Edison of New York pursuant to an agreement
and plan of exchange which provided for the exchange of the outstanding shares
of common stock, $2.50 par value, of Con Edison of New York for an equal number
of shares of common stock, $.10 par value, of Con Edison.
Con Edison of New York, a regulated utility, provides electric service to over
three million customers and gas service to over a million customers in New York
City and Westchester County. It also provides steam service in parts of
Manhattan.
NOTE A SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION Con Edison of New York's consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of Con Edison of New York and its consolidated
subsidiaries.
RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENTS In May 1996 the New York State Public Service
Commission (PSC), in its Competitive Opportunities proceeding, endorsed a
fundamental restructuring of the electric utility industry in New York State,
based on competition in the generation and energy services sectors of the
industry. In September 1997 the PSC approved a restructuring agreement between
Con Edison of New York, the PSC staff and certain other parties (the
Restructuring Agreement). The Restructuring Agreement provides for a transition
to a competitive electric market through the development of a "retail access"
plan, a rate plan for the period ending March 31, 2002, a reasonable opportunity
for recovery of "strandable costs" and the divestiture of electric generation
capacity by Con Edison of New York.
At December 31, 1999 approximately 70,000 Con Edison of New York customers
representing approximately 20 percent of aggregate customer load were purchasing
electricity from other suppliers under the electric Retail Choice program. In
February 2000 the PSC issued an order requiring Con Edison of New York to make
the program available to all of its electric customers by November 2000. Con
Edison of New York delivers electricity to customers in this program through its
regulated transmission and distribution systems. In general, the company's
delivery rates for Retail Choice customers are equal to the rates applicable to
other comparable Con Edison of New York customers, less an amount representing
the cost of the energy and capacity it avoids by not supplying these customers.
In its February 2000 order, the PSC reduced the delivery rate for large electric
Retail Choice customers and authorized the company to defer the resulting lost
revenues for future recovery. See Note I.
Con Edison of New York reduced electric rates by $129 million in 1998 and $80
million in April 1999 as part of the Restructuring Agreement's rate plan. Under
this plan, the revenues that the company receives over the five-year transition
period ending in March 2002 are reduced by $1 billion from the amount that would
have been received had the March 1997 rate levels remained in effect. Pursuant
to the rate plan, rate reductions of approximately $103 million and $209 million
are scheduled to take effect in April 2000 and 2001, respectively. The April
2001 rate decrease will be partially offset by a rate increase of $36 million
for the New York Power Authority, the recognition of which is being deferred
over the first four years of the rate plan, and $50 million of deferred
generation divestiture gain (see Note I). In addition, a regulatory liability
was established in 1997 for rate reductions for certain customers that is being
amortized over the remaining years of the rate plan.
Con Edison of New York's potential electric strandable costs are those prior
utility investments and commitments that may not be recoverable in a competitive
electric supply market. These include the unrecovered book cost of its remaining
electric generating plants, including its Indian Point 2 nuclear generating
unit, the future cost of decommissioning Indian Point 2 and its retired Indian
Point 1 nuclear generating unit and charges under contracts with
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non-utility generators (NUGs). Con Edison of New York is recovering these costs
in the rates it charges all customers, including those customers purchasing
electricity from others. Pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, following
March 31, 2002, the company will be given a reasonable opportunity to recover,
through a non-bypassable charge to customers, any remaining strandable costs,
including a reasonable return on investment. For additional information about
nuclear generation, see "Rate Recovery" in Note G. For information about
NUG-related strandable costs, see Note H.
Pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, as amended by a July 1998 PSC order,
Con Edison of New York has sold approximately 6,300 MW of the approximately
8,300 MW of generating capacity that it owned. See Note I.
In accordance with the April 1999 PSC order approving Con Edison's acquisition
of Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., Con Edison of New York is accruing
approximately $27 million over the three-year period ending March 2002 for the
future benefit of its electric customers and has reduced its gas rates by
approximately $2 million.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of Con Edison of New York conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. For regulated
public utilities, like Con Edison of New York, accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States include Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 71, "Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of
Regulation," and, in accordance with SFAS No. 71, the accounting requirements
and rate-making practices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and
the PSC.
The standards in SFAS No. 101, "Regulated Enterprises - Accounting for the
Discontinuation of Application of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 71," apply to the non-nuclear electric supply portion of
Con Edison of New York's business that is being deregulated as a result of the
Restructuring Agreement (the Deregulated Business). The Deregulated Business
includes all of the company's fossil electric generating assets and its NUG
contracts and related regulatory assets and liabilities. The application of SFAS
No. 101 to the Deregulated Business had no material adverse effect on the
company's financial position or results of operations.
No impairment of Con Edison of New York's remaining fossil generating assets has
been recognized under SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," because most of these
assets have been sold at a gain (see Note I) and the estimated cash flows from
the operation and/or sale of the remaining generating assets, together with the
cash flows from the strandable cost recovery provisions of the Restructuring
Agreement, will not be less than the net carrying amount of the fossil
generating assets.
Likewise, there has been no charge against earnings for the deferred charges
(regulatory assets - principally relating to future federal income taxes) and
deferred credits (regulatory liabilities) relating to the Deregulated Business
because recovery of regulatory assets net of regulatory liabilities is probable
under the Restructuring Agreement. At December 31, 1999, net regulatory assets
amounted to approximately $630 million. See Note J.
No loss has been accrued for Con Edison of New York's NUG contracts under SFAS
No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," because it is not probable that the
charges by NUGs under the contracts will exceed the cash flows from the sale by
the company of the electricity provided by the NUGs, together with the cash
flows provided pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement. See Note H.
UTILITY PLANT AND DEPRECIATION The capitalized cost of additions to utility
plant includes indirect costs such as engineering, supervision, payroll taxes,
pensions, other benefits and an allowance for funds used during construction
(AFDC). The original cost of property, together with removal cost, less salvage,
is charged to accumulated depreciation as property is retired. The cost of
repairs and maintenance is charged to expense, and the cost of betterments is
capitalized.
Rates used for AFDC include the cost of borrowed funds and a reasonable rate on
Con Edison of New York's own funds when so used, determined in accordance with
PSC and FERC regulations. The AFDC rate was 9.1 percent in 1999, 1998 and 1997.
The rate was compounded semiannually, and the amounts applicable to
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borrowed funds were treated as a reduction of interest charges.
The annual charge for depreciation is computed using the straight-line method
for financial statement purposes with rates based on average lives and net
salvage factors, with the exception of Indian Point 2, Con Edison of New York's
share of the jointly-owned Roseton generating station, certain leaseholds and
certain general equipment, which are depreciated using a remaining life
amortization method.
The company's depreciation rates averaged approximately 3.3 percent in 1999, and
approximately 3.4 percent in 1998 and 1997.
Con Edison of New York has a 40 percent ownership interest in the 1,200-MW
Roseton electric generating station operated by Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Corp. This station is expected to be sold not later than July 2001.
The company's investment in the Roseton station at original cost and as included
on its balance sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 was:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Plant in service $147,194 $146,778
Construction work
in progress 391 262
Accumulated depreciation (86,950) (80,944)
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Net investment $60,635 $66,096
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NUCLEAR GENERATION For information about the accounting policies followed for
Con Edison of New York's nuclear generation, see Note G.
REVENUES Con Edison of New York recognizes revenues for electric, gas and steam
service on a monthly billing cycle basis. The company defers for refund to firm
gas sales and transportation customers over a 12-month period all net
interruptible gas revenues not authorized by the PSC to be retained by the
company.
RECOVERABLE FUEL COSTS Con Edison of New York's fuel, purchased power and gas
costs that are above the levels included in base rates are recoverable under
electric, gas and steam fuel adjustment clauses. If costs fall below these
levels, the difference is credited to customers. For electric and steam, such
costs are deferred until the period in which they are billed or credited to
customers (40 days for electric, 30 days for steam). For gas, the excess or
deficiency is accumulated for refund or surcharge to customers on an annual
basis.
The electric fuel adjustment clause provides for the company to share with
customers any savings or excess costs resulting from the difference between
actual costs for electric fuel and purchased power and monthly target amounts.
The company will retain or bear 10 to 30 percent of the savings or excess costs,
as the case may be. For each rate year there is a $35 million cap on the maximum
incentive or penalty, with a limit (within the $35 million) of $10 million for
costs associated with generation at Indian Point 2.
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS Temporary cash investments are short-term, highly
liquid investments which generally have maturities of three months or less. They
are stated at cost which approximates market. Con Edison of New York considers
temporary cash investments to be cash equivalents.
INVESTMENTS For 1999 and 1998, investments consisted primarily of the external
nuclear decommissioning trust fund. The nuclear decommissioning trust fund is
stated at market, net of federal income tax. Earnings on the nuclear
decommissioning trust fund are not recognized in income but are included in the
accumulated depreciation reserve. See "Decommissioning" in Note G.
GAS HEDGING Con Edison of New York uses derivative instruments under its gas
hedging program in order to hedge its gas in storage and anticipated gas
purchases against adverse market price fluctuations. The company defers the
related hedging gains and losses until the underlying gas commodity is withdrawn
from storage or purchased from a supplier and then adjusts the cost of its gas
accordingly. All hedging gains or losses are credited or charged to customers
through the company's gas fuel adjustment clause.
At December 31, 1999, deferred gains or losses were not material.
Con Edison of New York does not enter into derivative transactions that do not
meet the criteria for hedges and that do not qualify for deferred accounting
treatment. If for any reason
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a derivative transaction was no longer classified as a hedge, the cost of gas in
storage or gas expense, as appropriate, would be adjusted for unrealized gains
and losses relating to the transaction.
NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," was to be effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. In June 1999 the FASB issued SFAS No. 137,
"Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," that postponed the
effective date to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The application of
SFAS No. 133 is not expected to have a material effect on the financial position
or results of operations of Con Edison of New York or materially change its
current disclosure practices.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX In accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes," Con Edison of New York has recorded an accumulated deferred federal
income tax liability for substantially all temporary differences between the
book and tax bases of assets and liabilities at current tax rates. In accordance
with rate agreements, the company has recovered amounts from customers for a
portion of the tax expense it will pay in the future as a result of the reversal
or "turn-around" of these temporary differences. As to the remaining temporary
differences, in accordance with SFAS No. 71, the company has established
regulatory assets for the net revenue requirements to be recovered from
customers for the related future tax expense. (See Notes J and K.) In 1993 the
PSC issued an Interim Policy Statement proposing accounting procedures
consistent with SFAS No. 109 and providing assurances that these future
increases in taxes will be recoverable in rates. The final policy statement is
not expected to differ materially from the Interim Policy Statement.
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits are amortized ratably over the lives
of the related properties and applied as a reduction in future federal income
tax expense.
Con Edison of New York and its subsidiaries file a federal income tax return on
a consolidated basis with Con Edison and its other subsidiaries. Income taxes
are allocated to each company based on its taxable income.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Research and development costs relating to
specific construction projects are capitalized. All other such costs are charged
to operating expenses as incurred. Research and development costs in 1999, 1998
and 1997, amounting to $12.4 million, $20.3 million and $25.9 million,
respectively, were charged to operating expenses. No research and development
costs were capitalized in these years.
RECLASSIFICATION Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
with current year presentation.
ESTIMATES The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect judgments
and estimates made in the application of the above accounting policies.
NOTE B CAPITALIZATION
PREFERRED STOCK NOT SUBJECT TO MANDATORY REDEMPTION Con Edison of New York has
the option to redeem its $5 cumulative preferred stock at $105 and its
cumulative preferred stock, Series C and Series D, at a price of $101 per share
(in each case, plus accrued and unpaid dividends).
PREFERRED STOCK SUBJECT TO MANDATORY REDEMPTION Con Edison of New York is
required to redeem its cumulative preferred stock, Series J shares on August 1,
2002. The redemption price is $100 per share (plus accrued and unpaid
dividends). Series J shares may not be called for redemption while dividends are
in arrears on outstanding shares of $5 cumulative preferred stock or other
cumulative preferred stock.
COMMON STOCK In May 1998 Con Edison commenced a repurchase program for up to $1
billion of its common stock. Through December 31, 1999, a total of 21.4 million
Con Edison shares was repurchased by Con Edison of New York under this program,
at a total cost of $940.5 million.
DIVIDENDS The Restructuring Agreement limits the dividends that Con Edison of
New York may pay to not more than 100 percent of its income available for
dividends, calculated on a two-year rolling average basis. Excluded from the
calculation of "income available for dividends" are non-cash charges to income
resulting from accounting changes or charges to
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income resulting from significant unanticipated events. The restriction also
does not apply to dividends made in order to transfer to Con Edison proceeds
from major transactions, such as asset sales, or to dividends reducing Con
Edison of New York's equity ratio to a level appropriate to its business risk.
Payment of Con Edison of New York's common stock dividends is subject to certain
additional restrictions. No dividends may be paid, or funds set apart for
payment, on Con Edison of New York's common stock until all dividends accrued on
the $5 cumulative preferred stock and other cumulative preferred stock have been
paid, or declared and set apart for payment, and unless Con Edison of New York
is not in arrears on its mandatory redemption obligation for the Series J
cumulative preferred stock. No dividends may be paid on any of Con Edison of New
York's capital stock during any period in which Con Edison of New York has
deferred payment of interest on its subordinated deferrable interest debentures.
Long-term debt maturing in the period 2000-2004 is as follows:
(Millions of Dollars)
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2000 $ 275
2001 300
2002 300
2003 150
2004 150
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Long-term debt of Con Edison of New York is stated at cost which, as of December
31, 1999 and 1998, approximates fair value (estimated based on current rates for
debt of the same remaining maturities).
NOTE C SHORT TERM BORROWING
At December 31, 1999, Con Edison of New York had a $500 million commercial paper
program, under which short-term borrowings are made at prevailing market rates.
The program is supported by revolving credit agreements with banks. At December
31, 1999, $495.4 million, at a weighted average interest rate of 5.03 percent
per annum, was outstanding under the program. No amounts were outstanding at
December 31, 1998 under the program. In February 2000, the FERC authorized Con
Edison of New York to expand the program to $800 million.
Bank commitments under the revolving credit agreements may terminate upon a
change of control of Con Edison or Con Edison of New York, and borrowings under
the agreements are subject to certain conditions, including that the ratio
(calculated in accordance with the agreements) of debt to total capital of the
borrower not at any time exceed 0.65 to 1. At December 31, 1999 this ratio was
0.52 to 1 for Con Edison of New York.
NOTE D PENSION BENEFITS
Con Edison of New York has non-contributory pension plans that cover
substantially all of its employees and certain employees of other Con Edison
subsidiaries. The plans are designed to comply with the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Investment gains and losses are recognized over five years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
The company offered a special retirement program in 1999 providing enhanced
pension benefits for those employees who met specified eligibility requirements
and retired within specific time limits. These incentives fall within the
category of special termination benefits as described in SFAS No. 88,
"Employers' Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit
Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits." The increase in pension obligations
as a result of this program amounts to $45.0 million. These obligations have
been deferred for disposition by the PSC in accordance with the Restructuring
Agreement.
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The components of the company's net periodic pension cost for 1999, 1998 and
1997 were as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost - including
administrative expenses* $ 105.1 $ 104.7 $ 111.4
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 358.7 346.8 334.3
Expected return on plan
assets (486.6) (445.1) (407.3)
Amortization of net
actuarial (gain) (90.1) (71.7) (42.0)
Amortization of prior
service cost 10.5 10.3 10.2
Amortization of transition
obligation 3.0 3.0 3.0
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Net periodic pension cost (99.4) (52.0) 9.6
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Amortization of regulatory
asset** 2.2 2.2 2.2
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Total pension cost $ (97.2) $ (49.8) $ 11.8
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Cost capitalized (19.2) (9.2) 2.5
Cost charged to operating
expenses (78.0) (40.6) 9.3
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* Effective January 1, 1998, an assumption for administrative
expenses is included as a component of service cost.
** Relates to $33.3 million increase in pension obligations from
a 1993 special retirement program.
The funded status of the plans at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as
follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation
at beginning of year $ 5,384.1 $ 4,940.6 $ 4,703.0
Service cost - excluding
administrative expenses 103.8 103.4 111.4
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 358.7 346.8 334.3
Plan amendments 0.8 2.1 0.5
Actuarial (gain) loss (728.0) 192.6 (24.2)
Special termination benefits 45.0 -- --
Benefits paid (249.3) (201.4) (184.4)
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $ 4,915.1 $ 5,384.1 $ 4,940.6
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year $ 6,679.2 $ 5,988.7 $ 5,269.3
Actual return on plan
assets 1,017.2 903.3 886.9
Employer contributions 1.7 1.4 25.2
Benefits paid (249.3) (201.4) (184.4)
Administrative expenses (18.0) (12.8) (8.3)
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Fair value of plan
assets at end of year $ 7,430.8 $ 6,679.2 $ 5,988.7
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Funded status $ 2,515.7 $ 1,295.1 $ 1,048.1
Unrecognized net (gain) (2,491.6) (1,339.8) (1,157.4)
Unrecognized prior
service costs 72.5 82.2 90.4
Unrecognized net
transition liability
at January 1, 1987* 5.3 8.3 11.3
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Prepaid (accrued) benefit
cost $ 101.9 $ 45.8 $ (7.6)
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* Being amortized over approximately 15 years.
The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.25%
Expected return on plan
assets 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%
Rate of compensation
increase 4.80% 4.80% 5.80%
NOTE E POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN
PENSIONS (OPEB)
Con Edison of New York has a contributory comprehensive hospital, medical and
prescription drug program for all retirees, their dependents and surviving
spouses. The company also has a contributory life insurance program for
bargaining unit employees. In addition the company provides basic life insurance
benefits up to a specified maximum at no cost to retired management employees.
Retired management employees must contribute to the cost of supplemental life
insurance benefits in excess of the specified maximum. Certain employees of
other Con Edison subsidiaries are eligible to receive benefits under these
programs. The company has reserved the right to amend or terminate these
programs.
Investment gains and losses are recognized over five years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
The components of the company's postretirement benefit (health and life
insurance) costs for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost $ 13.7 $ 14.9 $ 15.7
Interest cost on
accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation 72.5 70.8 71.0
Expected return on plan
assets (41.5) (38.2) (36.5)
Amortization of net
actuarial loss 26.8 20.9 21.4
Amortization of prior
service cost 1.4 -- --
Amortization of transition
obligation 17.4 21.5 25.9
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Net periodic postretirement
benefit cost $ 90.3 $ 89.9 $ 97.5
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Cost capitalized 17.8 16.7 20.0
Cost charged to operating
expenses 72.5 73.2 77.5
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The program's funded status at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as follows:
(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $ 1,097.0 $ 964.1 $ 999.1
Service cost 13.7 14.9 15.7
Interest cost on accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 72.5 70.8 71.0
Plan amendments -- (44.8) (66.5)
Actuarial (gain) loss (211.8) 133.7 (13.4)
Benefits paid and
administrative expenses (58.1) (51.7) (50.2)
Participant contributions 10.7 10.0 8.4
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $ 924.0 $ 1,097.0 $ 964.1
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of year $ 665.8 $ 574.1 $ 444.2
Actual return on plan
assets 100.5 119.3 100.4
Employer contributions 115.5 14.1 71.3
Participant contributions 10.7 10.0 8.4
Benefits paid (53.9) (47.7) (46.7)
Administrative expenses (4.2) (4.0) (3.5)
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Fair value of plan assets at
end of year $ 834.4 $ 665.8 $ 574.1
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Funded status $ (89.6) $ (431.2) $ (390.0)
Unrecognized net (gain) loss (224.6) 73.0 41.3
Unrecognized prior service costs 11.2 12.6 --
Unrecognized transition
obligation at January 1, 1993* 226.2 243.6 322.6
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Accrued postretirement
benefit cost $ (76.8) $ (102.0) $ (26.1)
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* Being amortized over a period of 20 years.
The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.25%
Expected return on plan
assets
Tax-exempt assets 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%
Taxable assets 7.50% 7.50% 8.50%
The health care cost trend rate assumed for 1999 was 7.5 percent; for 2000, 7.0
percent; and then declining one-half percent per year to 5 percent for 2004 and
thereafter.
A one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would
have the following effects:
1-Percentage-Point 1-Percentage-Point
(Millions of Dollars) Increase Decrease
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Effect on accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation $113.4 $99.3
Effect on service cost and
interest cost components $12.7 $10.8
NOTE F ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Hazardous substances, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and
coal tar, have been used or generated in the course of operations of Con Edison
of New York and may be present in its facilities and equipment.
The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
of 1980 (Superfund) and similar state statutes impose joint and several strict
liability, regardless of fault, upon generators of hazardous substances for
resulting removal and remedial costs and environmental damages. Liabilities
under these laws can be material and in some instances may be imposed without
regard to fault, or may be imposed for past acts, even though such past acts may
have been lawful at the time they occurred.
At December 31, 1999, Con Edison of New York had accrued a $37 million liability
as its best estimate of its liability for sites as to which it has received
process or notice alleging that hazardous substances generated by the company
(and, in most instances, other potentially responsible parties) were deposited.
There will be additional liability at these sites and other sites, the amount of
which is not presently determinable but may be material to the company's
financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Under Con Edison of New York's current electric, gas and steam rate agreements,
site investigation and remediation costs in excess of $5 million annually
incurred with respect to hazardous waste for which it is responsible is to be
deferred and subsequently reflected in rates. At December 31, 1999, $10 million
of such costs had been deferred as a regulatory asset.
Suits have been brought in New York State and federal courts against Con Edison
of New York and many other defendants, wherein a large number of plaintiffs
sought large amounts of compensatory and punitive damages for deaths and
injuries allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos at various premises of the
company. Many of these suits have been disposed of without any payment by Con
Edison of New York, or for immaterial amounts. The amounts specified in all the
remaining suits total billions of dollars but the company believes that these
amounts are greatly exaggerated, as were the
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claims already disposed of. Based on the information and relevant circumstances
known to the company at this time, it does not believe that these suits will
have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations
or liquidity.
NOTE G NUCLEAR GENERATION
Con Edison of New York owns the Indian Point 2 nuclear generating unit, which
has a capacity of approximately 1,000 MW, and the retired Indian Point 1 nuclear
generating unit.
The book value of Indian Point 2, net of accumulated depreciation, was $382
million and $459 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The net
book value of Indian Point 2 was reduced by $50 million in 1999 as a result of
the use of a portion of the net after-tax gain from fossil plant sales to
increase its accumulated depreciation reserve (see Note I).
In 1999 Con Edison of New York announced its intention to explore alternatives
to its continued ownership and operation of Indian Point 2 and the retired
Indian Point 1. In February 2000 the company announced an auction process for
the Indian Point 2 unit, the retired Indian Point 1 unit and related gas
turbines. A proceeding initiated in 1998 by the PSC to consider the future of
nuclear generating facilities in New York State is continuing. The Restructuring
Agreement does not contemplate the divestiture of Indian Point 2, and any such
divestiture would be subject to regulatory approvals, including the approvals of
the PSC and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
OUTAGE ACCOUNTING Scheduled refueling and maintenance outages are generally
required after a cycle of approximately 22 months. Con Edison of New York's
electric rates reflect a charge for the cost of scheduled refueling and
maintenance outages. Under the company's current and previous electric rate
agreements, these charges have been deferred for recognition in income during
the period in which expenses are incurred for the outage. The costs of
unscheduled outages are expensed as incurred and are not reflected in rates.
RATE RECOVERY Pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, Con Edison of New York is
recovering its investment in Indian Point 2 and funds to decommission Indian
Point 1 and 2 in the rates it charges all its electric customers. Under the
Restructuring Agreement, following March 31, 2002, the company will be given a
reasonable opportunity to recover its remaining investment in Indian Point 2 and
additional funds needed to decommission Indian Point 1 and 2 through a
non-bypassable charge to customers over a period that will extend no longer than
the end of Indian Point 2's operating license in 2013. Reconciliation of
estimated and actual decommissioning costs may be reflected in rates after 2013.
DECOMMISSIONING Since 1975 Con Edison of New York has been collecting costs of
decommissioning from customers and accruing such amounts within its internal
accumulated depreciation reserve. Amounts collected to fund decommissioning of
the nuclear portions of the units have been deposited in external trust funds
and earnings on such funds have been accrued as additional accumulated
depreciation. The trust funds amounted to $305.7 million and $265.1 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1999 and 1998. See "Investments" in Note A.
Accumulated decommissioning provisions at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were as
follows:
Amounts Included in
Accumulated Depreciation
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(Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Nuclear $305.7 $265.1
Non-nuclear 55.4 56.7
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Total $361.1 $321.8
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The Restructuring Agreement continued in rates annual expense allowances of
$21.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively, to fund the estimated costs of
decommissioning the nuclear and non-nuclear portions of the Indian Point 1 and 2
units. These amounts were established pursuant to a 1995 electric rate agreement
based upon a 1994 site-specific study. The study estimated the decommissioning
costs to be approximately $657 million in 1993 dollars (assuming 2016 as the
midpoint for decommissioning expenditures), including $252 million for extended
storage of spent nuclear fuel. The minimum decommissioning fund estimate
calculated in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations
was between $507 million and $862 million as of
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December 31, 1998. A new site-specific study is currently underway.
The FASB is currently reviewing the utility industry's accounting treatment of
nuclear and certain other plant decommissioning costs. In an exposure draft
issued in February 1996, the FASB concluded that decommissioning costs should be
accounted for as a liability at expected present value, with a corresponding
asset in utility plant, rather than as a component of depreciation. The FASB
expects to issue a new exposure draft in the first quarter of 2000.
NUCLEAR FUEL Nuclear fuel assemblies and components are amortized to operating
expense based on the quantity of heat produced in the generation of electricity.
Nuclear fuel costs are recovered in revenues through base rates or through the
fuel adjustment clause.
Nuclear fuel costs include provisions for payments to the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) for future off-site storage of the spent fuel and for a portion of
the costs to decontaminate and decommission the DOE facilities used to enrich
uranium purchased by Con Edison of New York. Such payments amounted to $10
million in 1999.
The DOE has defaulted on its obligation to Con Edison of New York to begin to
take title to the spent nuclear fuel generated at Indian Point 2. The company
and a number of other utilities are pursuing their legal remedies against the
DOE. The company estimates that it has adequate on-site capacity for interim
storage of its spent fuel until 2005 after which, absent regulatory or
technological developments, additional on-site or other spent fuel storage
facilities would be required. The operation of Indian Point 2 would be curtailed
if appropriate arrangements for the storage of its spent fuel are not made.
STEAM GENERATORS Nuclear generating units similar in design to Indian Point 2
have experienced problems that have required steam generator replacement.
Inspections of the Indian Point 2 steam generators since 1976 have revealed
various problems, some of which appear to have been arrested. The remaining
service life of the steam generators is uncertain. The projected service life of
the steam generators is reassessed periodically in the light of the inspections
made during scheduled outages of the unit. Based on the latest available data
and current NRC criteria, Con Edison of New York estimates that steam generator
replacement will not be required before 2002. On February 15, 2000 Con Edison of
New York shut down Indian Point 2 following a leak in one if its steam
generators. The cause of the leak is being investigated.
Con Edison of New York has replacement steam generators, which are stored at the
site. Replacement of the steam generators would require estimated additional
expenditures of up to $100 million (exclusive of replacement power costs) and an
outage of approximately three months. However, securing necessary permits and
approvals or other factors could require a substantially longer outage if steam
generator replacement is required on short notice.
NUCLEAR INSURANCE The insurance policies covering Con Edison of New York's
nuclear facilities for property damage, excess property damage, and outage costs
permit assessments under certain conditions to cover insurers' losses. As of
December 31, 1999, the highest amount that could be assessed for losses during
the current policy year under all of the policies was $18.6 million. While
assessments may also be made for losses in certain prior years, the company is
not aware of any losses in such years that it believes are likely to result in
an assessment. Under certain circumstances, in the event of nuclear incidents at
facilities covered by the federal government's third-party liability
indemnification program, the company could be assessed up to $88.1 million per
incident, of which not more than $10 million may be assessed in any one year.
NOTE H NON-UTILITY GENERATORS
Con Edison of New York has contracts with NUGs for approximately 2,100 MW of
electric generating capacity. Assuming performance by the NUGs, the company is
obligated over the terms of the contracts (which extend for various periods, up
to 2036) to make capacity and other fixed payments.
For the years 2000-2004, the capacity and other fixed payments under the
contracts are estimated to be $477 million, $485 million, $494 million, $503
million and $516 million. Such payments gradually increase to approximately $600
million in 2013, and thereafter decline significantly. For
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energy delivered under these contracts, the company is obligated to pay variable
prices that are estimated to be approximately at market levels.
Under the terms of its Restructuring Agreement, Con Edison of New York is
recovering in rates the charges it incurs under contracts with NUGs (see
"Restructuring Agreements" in Note A). The Restructuring Agreement provides
that, following March 31, 2002, the company will be given a reasonable
opportunity to recover, through a non-bypassable charge to customers, the
amount, if any, by which the actual costs of its purchases under the contracts
exceed market value.
The Restructuring Agreement provided for a potential NUG contract disallowance
of the lower of (i) 10 percent of the above-market costs or (ii) $300 million
(in 2002 dollars). As contemplated by the Restructuring Agreement, Con Edison of
New York may offset the potential disallowance by NUG contract mitigation and by
10 percent of the gross proceeds of any generating unit sales to third parties.
The company will be permitted a reasonable opportunity to recover any costs
subject to disallowance that are not offset by these two factors if it makes
good faith efforts in implementing provisions of the Restructuring Agreement
leading to the development of a competitive electric market in its service
territory, including providing a choice of suppliers to its customers through
its Retail Choice program and working to establish an independent system
operator, which would administer the wholesale electric market in New York
State.
In October 1998 the PSC allowed Con Edison of New York to offset the potential
disallowance by approximately $115 million (in 2002 dollars) as a result of
termination of NUG contracts for 42.5 MW of capacity. As permitted by the PSC,
the company has retained revenues relating to capacity costs avoided as a result
of the terminations. As a result, $92 million remained available at December 31,
1999 to offset a potential NUG contract disallowance.
In June and August 1999, Con Edison of New York completed the sale of its
in-City fossil electric generating units to third parties for a total of $1.8
billion, resulting in an additional $180 million of credit against a possible
disallowance. Any additional NUG contract mitigation and 10 percent of the gross
proceeds of any additional generating unit sales, including the planned sale of
Con Edison of New York's share of the Roseton plant by Central Hudson Gas &
Electric, would further offset any potential disallowance. (See Note I.)
NOTE I GENERATION DIVESTITURE
In 1999 Con Edison of New York completed the sales of almost 6,300 MW of its
approximately 8,300 MW of electric generating assets for an aggregate price of
$1.8 billion. The net book value of the assets sold was approximately $1
billion, and the net after-tax gain from the sales was $379 million, of which
$29 million of accumulated deferred taxes and investment tax credits relating to
the assets sold were recognized in income in 1999.
Consistent with the Restructuring Agreement, as amended by a July 1998 PSC order
relating to the divestiture, $50 million of the net after-tax gain has been
retained for shareholders, approximately $250 million has been deferred for
disposition by the PSC and $50 million was applied as an increase to the
accumulated depreciation reserve for Indian Point 2 (see Note G). The $50
million retained for shareholders will be recognized in income during the last
year of the Restructuring Agreement (12 months ending March 31, 2002) as a
partial offset to the rate reductions scheduled for that year, pursuant to the
Restructuring Agreement. (See "Restructuring Agreements" in Note A.)
The approximately 2,000 MW of electric generating assets that Con Edison of New
York continues to own include the 1,000 MW Indian Point 2 plant and its 480 MW
interest in the jointly-owned Roseton generating station (see "Utility Plant and
Depreciation" in Note A).
The Restructuring Agreement and related PSC orders provide for the recovery of
the incremental cost of capacity and energy required by Con Edison of New York
to serve its remaining full-service customers. Con Edison of New York has agreed
to purchase capacity from the buyers of the generating assets it sold for at
least the period until the Installed Capacity (ICAP) market of the New York
Independent System Operator (NYISO) is operational, and has submitted a petition
to the PSC relating to
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the recovery of the incremental cost of this capacity. Such incremental capacity
costs, which are estimated will total about $75 million if the NYISO ICAP market
commences operation as now scheduled in May 2000, are being deferred as a
regulatory asset. (See Note J.) In the event of a prolonged delay in the
commencement of the NYISO ICAP market, additional incremental capacity costs
could be material. The cost of the electric energy actually purchased from the
buyers of the generating assets is recoverable under the electric fuel
adjustment clause. (See "Recoverable Fuel Costs" in Note A.)
NOTE J REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Con Edison of New York has established various regulatory assets to defer
specific costs that the PSC has permitted or is expected to permit to be
recovered in rates over time. Similarly, certain regulatory liabilities have
been established to defer specific gains or credits to be refunded to customers
over time. The principal regulatory assets and liabilities included in the
deferred charges at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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REGULATORY ASSETS
Future federal income tax
(See Note A) $ 751,899 $ 951,016
Recoverable fuel costs (See
Note A) 78,650 22,013
Power contract termination
costs (See Note H) 71,861 70,621
Accrued unbilled gas
revenues (See Note A) 43,594 43,594
MTA business tax surcharge* 60,712 66,274
Enlightened Energy program
costs** 34,065 68,381
Other 182,583 137,236
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Total Regulatory Assets 1,223,364 1,359,135
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REGULATORY LIABILITIES
Gain on divestiture (See
Note I) 306,867 -
Accumulated deferred
investment tax credits
(See Note A) 139,838 154,970
NYPA rate increase (See Note
A) 25,630 16,175
Interruptible sales credits
(See Note A) 23,715 20,969
Nuclear refueling outage
expenses (See Note G) 22,273 -
Electric rate decrease (See
Note A) 12,000 16,250
Other 64,246 72,654
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Total Regulatory Liabilities 594,569 281,018
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NET REGULATORY
ASSETS/LIABILITIES $ 628,795 $1,078,117
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* Business tax surcharge imposed by New York State to provide funds to the
Metropolitan Transit Authority; recovered from customers annually.
** Cost of demand-side management programs; recovered from customers generally
over a five-year period.
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NOTE K FEDERAL INCOME TAX - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc
The components of federal income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Charged to operations:
Current $ 857,717 $ 329,430 $ 354,112
Deferred - net (455,419) 94,090 32,440
Amortization of investment tax credit (8,151) (8,710) (8,830)
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Total charged to operations 394,147 414,810 377,722
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Charged to other income:
Current 101 (1,625) 2,988
Deferred - net 841 1,050 (990)
Amortization of accumulated deferred investment tax
credits and excess income tax reserves associated with
divested generating plants (29,008) -- --
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Total charged to other income (28,066) (575) 1,998
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Total $ 366,081 $ 414,235 $ 379,720
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</TABLE>
The tax effect of temporary differences which gave rise to deferred tax assets
and liabilities is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Liabilities:
Depreciation $ 1,284.6 $ 1,307.6 $ 1,188.7
Excess deferred federal income tax on depreciation 159.5 186.7 190.4
Advance refunding of long-term debt 32.5 35.5 30.1
Other 90.9 76.4 118.3
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Total liabilities 1,567.5 1,606.2 1,527.5
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Assets:
Unbilled revenues (86.1) (87.2) (98.3)
Federal income tax audit adjustments -- 1992-1994 (30.5) -- --
Other (81.7) (87.7) (94.5)
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Total assets (198.3) (174.9) (192.8)
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Regulatory liability - future federal income taxes 751.9 951.0 973.1
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Net liability $ 2,121.1 $ 2,382.3 $ 2,307.8
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Reconciliation of the difference between federal income tax expenses and the
amount computed by applying the prevailing statutory income tax rate to income
before income taxes is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997
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(% of Pre-tax income)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory tax rate 35% 35% 35%
Changes in computed taxes resulting from:
Excess book over tax depreciation 8% 7% 7%
Cost of removal -3% -2% -3%
Amortization of deferred federal income tax on depreciation -3% -3% -3%
Amortization of accumulated deferred investment tax
credits and excess income tax reserves associated with
divested generating plants -3% -- --
Amortization of investment tax credit -1% -1% -1%
Other 1% -- --
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Effective tax rate 34% 36% 35%
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</TABLE>
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NOTE L STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Under Con Edison's Stock Option Plan (the Plan), options may be granted to
officers and key employees of Con Edison and its subsidiaries, including Con
Edison of New York, for up to 10 million shares of Con Edison's common stock.
Generally, options become exercisable three years after the grant date and
remain exercisable until 10 years from the grant date. Options that were granted
in 1996 became exercisable in 1999.
As permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," Con
Edison and Con Edison of New York have elected to follow Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25) "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and
related interpretations in accounting for employee stock options. Under APB 25,
because the exercise price of employee stock options under the Plan equals the
market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation
expense is recognized.
Disclosure of pro-forma information regarding net income is required by SFAS No.
123. The information presented below is in regard to the income of Con Edison of
New York. This information has been determined as if Con Edison of New York had
accounted for the stock options awarded to its officers and employees under the
fair value method of that statement. The fair values of 1999, 1998 and 1997
options are $7.90, $4.76 and $2.84 per share, respectively. They were estimated
at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted-average assumptions:
1999 1998 1997
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Risk-free interest rate 5.24% 5.61% 6.46%
Expected lives--in years 8 8 8
Expected stock volatility 18.76% 12.68% 14.08%
Dividend yield 4.46% 4.98% 6.67%
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The following table reflects pro forma net income had Con Edison of New York
elected to adopt the fair value approach of SFAS 123 (income in millions):
1999 1998 1997
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Net income:
As reported $698 $728 $694
Pro forma 695 726 694
- -----------------------------------------
These pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures since
the estimated fair value of stock options is amortized to expense over the
vesting period, and additional options may be granted in future years.
A summary of the status of stock options awarded to officers and employees of
Con Edison of New York under the Plan as of December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 and
changes during those years is as follows:
Weighted
Average
Shares Price
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Outstanding at 12/31/96 697,200 $ 27.875
Granted 832,600 31.500
Exercised - -
Forfeited (14,100) 29.620
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Outstanding at 12/31/97 1,515,700 29.850
Granted 871,650 42.607
Exercised - -
Forfeited (20,600) 37.055
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Outstanding at 12/31/98 2,366,750 34.486
Granted 1,173,200 47.938
Exercised (113,440) 27.875
Forfeited (74,800) 37.559
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Outstanding at 12/31/99 3,351,710 $ 39.350
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The following summarizes the stock options outstanding for Con Edison of New
York's officers and employees under the Plan:
Weighted
Average Shares
Plan Exercise Outstanding Remaining
Year Price At 12/31/99 Contractual Life
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1999 $47.93 1,155,200 9 years
1998 $42.60 841,350 8 years
1997 $31.50 796,200 7 years
1996 $27.87 558,960 6 years
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NOTE M FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT (a)
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ELECTRIC STEAM
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 5,672,348 $ 5,717,119 $ 5,635,575 $ 340,026 $ 321,932 $ 391,799
Intersegment revenues 12,740 10,791 11,341 1,667 1,655 1,619
Depreciation and amortization 423,330 439,869 429,407 17,996 17,361 16,239
Income tax expense 328,032 351,088 311,878 2,910 5,057 8,442
Operating income 830,332 905,976 855,061 19,450 19,416 36,080
Total assets 9,924,167 10,919,857 10,972,735 565,945 575,018 557,607
Construction expenditures 515,149 465,258 504,644 28,488 30,512 29,905
<CAPTION>
GAS OTHER
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1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 943,641 $ 959,609 $ 1,093,880 $ - $ - $ 74,898
Intersegment revenues 2,811 2,460 2,177 - - -
Depreciation and amortization 62,692 60,596 57,133 - - 676
Income tax expense 63,205 58,665 62,590 - - (5,188)
Operating income 151,733 141,680 154,247 - - (10,068)
Total assets 1,835,026 1,795,567 1,730,048 1,357,014 882,355 1,462,128
Construction expenditures 111,766 123,074 119,672 - - -
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
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1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 6,956,015 $ 6,998,660 $ 7,196,152
Intersegment revenues 17,218 14,906 15,137
Depreciation and amortization 504,018 517,826 503,455
Income tax expense 394,147 414,810 377,722
Operating income 1,001,515 1,067,072 1,035,320
Total assets 13,682,152 14,172,797 14,722,518
Construction expenditures 655,403 618,844 654,221
</TABLE>
(a) For a description of Con Edison of New York, see "Con Edison" appearing
before Note A.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholder and Board of Directors
of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Orange
and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") at December
31, 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year
ended December 31, 1999 in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States. In addition, in our opinion, the financial
statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 1999 listed in the
accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information
set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated
financial statements. These financial statements and the financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and the financial
statement schedule based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these
statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 17, 2000
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholder
of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. (a New York corporation) and Subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of income, retained
earnings and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December
31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the two years
ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial
statements taken as a whole. Supplemental Schedule II, Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts, is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and
Exchange Commission rules and are not part of the basic financial statements.
This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit
of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all
material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSON LLP
New York, New York
February 4, 1999
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Consolidated Balance Sheet Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Subsidiaries
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT DECEMBER 31 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
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UTILITY PLANT, AT ORIGINAL COST (NOTE A)
<S> <C> <C>
Electric $ 653,503 $1,065,912
Gas 263,645 246,845
General 107,661 103,064
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Total 1,024,809 1,415,821
Less: Accumulated depreciation 348,060 498,652
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Net 676,749 917,169
Construction work in progress 22,373 34,401
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NET UTILITY PLANT 699,122 951,570
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments (Note A) 78,927 6,143
Accounts receivable - customer, less allowance for uncollectible
accounts of $5,395 in 1999 and $3,686 in 1998 58,586 57,095
Accrued utility revenue (Note A) 24,181 28,489
Other receivables- less allowance for uncollectible accounts of
$1,401 in 1999 and $286 in 1998 13,333 16,173
Fuel, at average cost 630 7,255
Gas in storage, at average cost 14,226 12,097
Materials and supplies, at average cost 4,333 14,809
Prepayments 20,761 28,360
Other current assets 22,316 24,427
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 237,293 194,848
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INVESTMENTS
Non-Utility property-net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,415 7,528
Other 6 -
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 3,421 7,528
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DEFERRED CHARGES
Regulatory assets (Notes A and I) 141,703 142,922
Other deferred charges 7,237 11,272
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TOTAL DEFERRED CHARGES 148,940 154,194
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $1,088,776 $1,308,140
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT DECEMBER 31 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) 1999 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CAPITALIZATION (SEE STATEMENT OF CAPITALIZATION)
<S> <C> <C>
Common shareholders' equity $ 332,014 $ 380,395
Long-term debt 281,524 357,156
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION 613,538 737,551
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Pension and Benefit Reserve 66,950 57,240
Other noncurrent liabilities 34,538 5,301
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 101,488 62,541
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt due within one year (Note B) 120,000 36
Long-term capital lease due within one year - 1,654
Preferred and preference stock to be redeemed within one year - 43,516
Notes payable - 149,050
Accounts payable 54,731 60,574
Dividends Payable - 637
Customer deposits 7,217 4,650
Accrued taxes - 516
Accrued interest 8,521 6,500
Other current liabilities 22,319 18,530
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 212,788 285,663
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEFERRED CREDITS
Accumulated deferred federal income tax (Note L) 119,509 197,698
Deferred investment tax credits 7,351 13,654
Regulatory liabilities and other deferred credits (Note I) 34,102 11,033
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL DEFERRED CREDITS 160,962 222,385
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONTINGENCIES (NOTE F & K)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $ 1,088,776 $ 1,308,140
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Income Statement Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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OPERATING REVENUES (NOTE A)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Electric $459,776 $ 489,878 $ 479,473
Gas 156,995 135,619 168,450
Non-utility 723 607 851
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TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 617,494 626,104 648,774
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Purchased power 136,648 49,588 65,500
Fuel 44,451 94,503 69,261
Gas purchased for resale 87,947 71,649 99,321
Other operations 171,979 149,141 143,675
Maintenance 33,268 36,735 35,285
Depreciation and amortization (Note A) 32,670 35,735 35,861
Taxes, other than federal income tax 81,530 90,250 98,996
Federal income tax (Notes A and L) 3,717 22,513 23,878
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 592,210 550,114 571,777
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPERATING INCOME 25,284 75,990 76,997
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)
Investment income (Note A) 2,565 1,671 -
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (Note A) 20 4 40
Other income less miscellaneous deductions 53,932 875 (2,082)
Federal income tax (Notes A and L) (34,441) 11 1,562
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME 22,076 2,561 (480)
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INCOME BEFORE INTEREST CHARGES 47,360 78,551 76,517
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest on long-term debt 27,534 25,004 24,736
Other interest 5,336 9,449 8,233
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (Note A) (235) (869) (1,390)
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NET INTEREST CHARGES 32,635 33,584 31,579
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 14,725 44,967 44,938
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Operating Loss net of Taxes - - (6,738)
Estimated loss on Disposal - - (8,694)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - - (15,432)
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NET INCOME 14,725 44,967 29,506
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PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS 886 2,797 2,800
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK $ 13,839 $ 42,170 $ 26,706
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statement of Retained Earnings Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JANUARY 1 $186,520 $ 181,473 $ 192,060
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 14,725 44,967 29,506
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Total 201,245 226,440 221,566
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIVIDENDS DECLARED ON CAPITAL STOCK
Cumulative Preferred, at required annual rates 886 2,797 2,800
Common 62,447 34,899 35,229
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Total dividends declared 63,333 37,696 38,029
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital Stock, 1999 retirement/1998-97 repurchase (160,676) (2,213) (2,064)
Capital Stock Expense - (11) -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ (22,764) $ 186,520 $ 181,473
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Orange and Rockland Utilities,Inc. and Subsidiaries
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 14,725 $ 44,967 $ 29,506
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES (CREDITS) TO INCOME
Depreciation and amortization 32,670 35,286 35,415
Amortization of investment tax credit (6,303) (828) (810)
Federal income tax deferred (37,221) 5,612 7,280
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction (255) (873) (1,430)
Other non-cash charges 4,900 17 5,792
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Accounts receivable -- net, and accrued utility revenue 2,817 3,379 (13,723)
Materials and supplies, including fuel and gas in storage 14,972 1,108 326
Prepayments, other receivables and other current assets 12,550 (9,743) (1,453)
Deferred recoverable fuel costs (1,055) 423 (1,096)
Accounts payable (5,843) 2,943 (9,819)
Refunds to customers 24,432 237 (830)
Other -- net 24,781 (5,818) 19,376
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 81,170 76,710 68,534
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION
Construction expenditures (39,885) (53,037) (73,986)
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction 255 873 1,430
Divestiture of utility plant (net of current federal income tax) 243,833 - -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION 204,203 (52,164) (72,556)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DIVIDENDS
Issuance of capital Lease obligation - - 2,020
Issuance of long-term debt 45,000 3,200 100,088
Retirement of long-term debt (1,690) (2,684) (103,261)
Retirement of common stock - (3,225) (3,012)
Retirement of preferred stock (43,516) - (1,390)
Short-term debt arrangements (149,050) 18,489 47,798
Common stock dividends (62,447) (34,899) (35,229)
Preferred stock dividends (886) (2,797) (2,800)
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DIVIDENDS (212,589) (21,916) 4,214
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 72,784 2,630 192
CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT JANUARY 1 6,143 3,513 3,321
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CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT DECEMBER 31 $ 78,927 $ 6,143 $ 3,513
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 30,496 $ 32,139 $ 32,313
Income taxes $ 93,000 $ 21,011 $ 10,000
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>
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Consolidated Statement of Capitalization
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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Shares outstanding
--------------------------------------
December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998
--------------------------------------
Common shareholders' equity (Note B)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common stock 1,000 13,519,988 $ 5 $ 67,599
Retained earnings (22,764) 186,520
Additional Paid in Capital 354,798 -
Premium on Capital Stock - 132,321
Capital stock expense (25) (6,045)
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Total common shareholders' equity 332,014 380,395
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preferred stock - 428,443 - 43,168
Preference stock - 10,684 - 348
Less: preferred and preference stock redeemed
within one year (Note B) - (43,516)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total preferred and preference stock - -
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long-term debt (Note B)
Maturity Interest Rate Series
- ----------------------------------------------------
Debentures:
2000 6.14% 1993C 20,000 20,000
2000 9.375% 1990A 80,000 80,000
2000 6.00% 1993I 20,000 20,000
2001 6.9%- 7.0% Notes Payable (Vans) 36 68
2003 6.560% 1993D 35,000 35,000
2007 7.125% 1997J 20,000 20,000
2018 7.07% 1998C 3,200 3,200
2027 6.50% 1997F 80,000 80,000
2029 7.0% 1999G 45,000 -
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Total debentures 303,236 258,268
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Tax-exempt debt - notes issued to New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority for Pollution Control Facilities Revenue Bonds:
2014 7.07% 1994* 55,000 55,000
2015 Variable 1995* 44,000 44,000
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Total tax-exempt debt 99,000 99,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unamortized debt discount (712) (76)
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Total 401,524 357,192
Less: long-term debt due within one year 120,000 36
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Total long-term debt 281,524 357,156
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Total capitalization $ 613,538 $ 737,551
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</TABLE>
* Issued for pollution control financing for Bowline and Lovett
generating stations
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These notes form an integral part of the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc (O&R) and its subsidiaries.
O&R
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a regulated utility, along with its
utility subsidiaries, provides electric service to over 275,000 customers and
gas service to over 115,000 customers in southeastern New York and in adjacent
sections of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania.
O&R has unregulated subsidiaries in land development businesses that are winding
down their businesses. O&R's investment in this subsidiaries amounted to $24.9
million at December 31, 1999.
ACQUISITION BY CON EDISON
In July 1999 Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) completed its acquisition of
O&R for $791.5 million in cash.
The acquisition is being accounted for under the purchase method of accounting
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States. As a result, as of the effective date of the acquisition $186.5 million
of retained earnings and $168 million of premium on capital stock was
reclassified by O&R to additional paid in capital. The $437 million excess of
the purchase price paid by Con Edison over the estimated fair value of O&R's net
assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded by Con Edison as goodwill
and has not been reflected in O&R's consolidated financial statements.
NOTE A SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
O&R and its utility subsidiaries are subject to regulation by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) and various state regulatory authorities with
respect to their rates and accounting. Their accounting policies conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, as applied in the
case of regulated public utilities, and are in accordance with the accounting
requirements and rate-making practices of the regulatory authority having
jurisdiction. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. A description of the significant accounting policies follows.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of O&R and all of its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
RATE REGULATION O&R, Rockland Electric Company (RECO), and Pike County Light and
Power Company (PIKE) are subject to rate regulation by the New York Public
Service Commission (NYPSC), the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and
the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PPUC), respectively, and the FERC.
The consolidated financial statements of the company are based on generally
accepted accounting principles, including the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 71 (SFAS No. 71), "Accounting for the Effects
of Certain Types of Regulation," which gives recognition to the rate-making and
accounting practices of the regulatory agencies. The effect of the rate-making
process on the company's consolidated financial statements is primarily related
to the timing of the recognition of incurred costs. If rate regulation provides
assurance that an incurred cost will be recovered in a future period by
inclusion of that cost in rates, SFAS No. 71 requires the capitalization of the
cost. Regulatory assets represent probable future revenue associated with
certain incurred costs, to be recovered through the rate-making process.
In late 1997 the NYPSC, in its Competitive Opportunities proceeding, approved a
four-year O&R Restructuring Plan pursuant to which O&R in 1999 sold all of its
generating assets, made available retail access to all of its electric customers
effective May 1999, and unbundled and reduced its electric rates by
approximately $32.4 million over a four year period. The sale of the generating
assets was completed in June 1999. The disposition of the divestiture proceeds
is discussed in Note H. The rate reductions required under O&R's Restructuring
Plan were implemented in December 1997 and 1998. The unbundling of generation
services from base rates was completed in May 1999. Since that time, O&R
recovers purchased capacity and energy cost through a Market Supply Charge
(MSC). No further rate reductions are required under the plan.
The New Jersey plan unbundled electric rates and provided rate reductions of
$6.9 million effective August 1999. Energy and purchased capacity charges are
now recovered through a Basic Generation Charge (BGC).
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Additional rate reduction of $2.7 million effective January 2001 and a final
rate reduction of $6.2 million effective August 2002 will be implemented.
The Pennsylvania plan provides retail access to all customers effective May
1999, and unbundled existing rates into delivery and generation service
components effective May 1999. Energy and purchased capacity charges are now
recovered through a Provider of Last Resort charge (POLR).
The approved plans in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania also provide for
recovery of above-market non-utility generators (NUGs) and load pocket costs
through non-bypassable surcharges. See Note G.
In April 1999, the NYPSC ratified a settlement agreement approving the merger of
O&R and Con Edison. As part of this settlement, O&R agreed to withdraw its
pending gas base rate case upon consummation of the merger. The settlement also
required O&R to (1) reduce gas rates by $1.1 million or 0.8 percent effective
August 1999 and (2) reduce its electric rates effective December 1999 by $6.1
million. This settlement allows for a five-year amortization of merger costs and
also allows O&R to share in net merger savings. The NJBPU and the PPUC also
issued orders approving the merger. The NJBPU's order provided for a 75/25
percent customer/shareholder sharing of net merger savings and a ten-year
amortization of merger costs. The customers' 75 percent share of net merger
savings is being returned to them as part of the five percent restructuring rate
reduction effective August 1, 1999. The PPUC agreement allows Pike to retain all
net merger savings until its next general rate case and provides for a five-year
amortization of merger costs.
In December 1999, O&R filed a gas base rate case with the NYPSC requesting a
revenue increase of $12 million or 7.6 percent. As an alternative to the $12
million increase for the rate year ended October 2001, O&R proposed a multi-year
rate moderation and incentive plan. The alternative rate plan includes increases
in gas rates of 3.2 percent, 3.0 percent, 2.1 percent and 0.5 percent effective
November 1 of each year 2000 through 2003. O&R has proposed the removal of gas
costs from base rates to facilitate customer choice and incentives that provide
opportunities for increased earnings depending on O&R's performance relative to
pre-established criteria.
UTILITY REVENUES Utility revenues are recorded on the basis of monthly customer
cycle billings. Unbilled revenues are accrued at the end of each month for
estimated energy usage since the last meter reading.
The level of revenues from gas sales in New York is subject to a weather
normalization clause that requires recovery from or refund to firm customers of
a portion of the shortfalls or excesses of firm net revenues which result from
variations of more than plus or minus 2.2 percent in actual degree days from the
number of degree days used to project heating season sales.
ENERGY COSTS The tariff schedules for electric and gas services in New York
include adjustment clauses under which purchased gas and purchased power costs,
above or below levels allowed in approved rate schedules, are billed or credited
to customers up to approximately 60 days after the costs are incurred. In
accordance with regulatory commission policy, such costs, along with the related
income tax effects, are deferred until billed or credited to customers.
New York recoverable gas costs are reconciled with billed gas revenues annually
as of August 31. Any excess or deficiency is refunded to or recovered from
customers during a subsequent 12-month period.
UTILITY PLANT Utility plant is stated at original cost. The cost of additions to
and replacements of utility plant include contracted work, direct labor and
material, allocable overheads, allowance for funds used during construction and
indirect charges for engineering and supervision. Replacement of minor items of
property and the cost of repairs are charged to maintenance expense. At the time
depreciable plant is retired or otherwise disposed of, the original cost,
together with removal cost less salvage, is charged to the accumulated provision
for depreciation.
DEPRECIATION For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is computed on the
straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the various classes
of property. Provisions for depreciation are equivalent to the following
composite rates based on the average depreciable plant balances at the beginning
and end of the year:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
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Plant Classification
Electric 3.53% 2.80% 3.03%
Gas 2.75% 2.86% 2.90%
Common 7.80% 7.78% 7.21%
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS Temporary cash investments are short-term, highly
liquid investments which generally have maturities of three months or less. They
are stated at cost which generally approximates market. O&R considers temporary
cash investments to be cash equivalents.
SWAP AGREEMENT In connection with the issuance of O&R's $55 million promissory
note issued to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in
consideration for the net proceeds of the Authority's variable rate Pollution
Control Refunding Revenue Bonds (O&R Projects), 1994 Series A (the 1994 Bonds),
O&R entered into an interest rate swap agreement. Under the terms of the swap
agreement, O&R pays interest at a fixed rate of 6.09 percent to a swap
counterparty and receives a variable rate of interest in return that is
identical to the variable rate payment on the 1994 Bonds, effectively-fixing
O&R's interest rate on the 1994 Bonds at 6.09 percent. The terms and conditions
of the swap agreement are specific to the financing described. As a result, no
market price is available. Under certain circumstances, the agreement may be
terminated. The fair value of the agreement is the amount which one counterparty
may be required to pay the other upon early termination. If the agreement had
been terminated on December 31, 1999, it is estimated that O&R would have been
required to make a payment of approximately $2.3 million to the swap
counterparty.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES O&R and its subsidiaries will file the 1999 consolidated
federal income tax return as part of the consolidated return for Con Edison.
Income taxes are allocated based on the taxable income or loss of each company.
Investment tax credits, which were available prior to the Tax Reform Act of
1986, have been fully normalized and are being amortized over the remaining
useful life of the related property for financial reporting purposes. The
consolidated financial statements of O&R are prepared pursuant to the provisions
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS No. 109),
"Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires the asset and liability method of
accounting for income taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the recording of deferred
income taxes for temporary differences that are reported in different years for
financial reporting and tax purposes. The statement also requires that deferred
tax liabilities or assets be adjusted for the future effects of any changes in
tax laws or rates and that regulated enterprises recognize an offsetting
regulatory asset or liability, as appropriate.
DEFERRED REVENUE TAXES Deferred revenue taxes represent the unamortized balance
of an accelerated payment of New Jersey Gross Receipts and Franchise Tax
(NJGRFT) required by legislation effective June 1, 1991, as well as certain New
York State revenue taxes which are deferred and amortized over a 12-month period
following payment, in accordance with the requirements of the NYPSC. The NJGRFT
has been deferred and is being recovered in rates, with a carrying charge of 7.5
percent on the unamortized balance. This amortization, originally being
implemented over a ten-year period, was extended by a February 1998 NJBPU Order
as part of its approval of RECO's recovery of its costs for postretirement
benefits other than pensions.
DEFERRED PLANT MAINTENANCE COSTS O&R utilizes a silicone injection procedure as
part of its maintenance program for residential underground electric cable in
order to prevent premature failures and ensure the realization of the expected
useful life of the facilities. In 1992, the FERC issued an accounting order that
required the cost of this procedure to be treated as maintenance expense rather
than as a plant addition. O&R requested deferred accounting for these
expenditures from the NYPSC and NJBPU in order to properly match the cost of the
procedure with the periods benefited. In 1994, the NYPSC approved the deferred
accounting request and authorized a ten-year amortization for rate purposes.
In August 1999, the NJBPU approved the deferred accounting treatment.
RESERVE FOR CLAIMS AND DAMAGES Costs arising from workers' compensation claims,
property damage, and general liability are partially self-funded. Provisions for
the reserves are based on experience, risk of loss and the rate-making practices
of regulatory authorities.
RECLASSIFICATION Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
with current year presentation.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In August 1997, Norstar Management, Inc. (NMI), a wholly
owned indirect subsidiary of O&R, sold certain of the assets of NORSTAR Energy
Limited Partnership (NORSTAR), a natural gas services and marketing company of
which NMI is the general partner. The assets sold consisted primarily of
customer contracts and accounts receivable. In accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 30, the financial results for this segment are
reported as "Discontinued Operations." Discontinued operations had no material
effect on the 1999 and 1998 results of operations. The loss related to
discontinued operations was $15.4 million in 1997.
ESTIMATES The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect judgments
and estimates made in the application of the above accounting policies.
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NOTE B CAPITALIZATION
Upon consummation of its acquisition in July 1999 by Con Edison, O&R became a
wholly owned subsidiary of Con Edison, and all of the then outstanding common
stock, $5.00 par value of O&R (the Common Stock), was cancelled and converted
into the right to receive the merger consideration price of $58.50 in cash from
Con Edison and 1,000 shares of the Common Stock were issued to Con Edison. In
April 1999, O&R called for redemption of all of its then outstanding Preferred
and Preference Stock. Funds for the redemption were provided by the issuance of
the $45 million of 7.0 percent Debentures due 2029, Series G.
LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt maturing in the period 2000-2004 is as follows:
(Millions of Dollars)
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2000 $ 120
2001 -
2002 -
2003 35
2004 -
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Long-term debt of O&R's utility subsidiaries is stated at cost which, as of
December 31, 1999 and 1998, approximates fair value.
NOTE C SHORT-TERM BORROWING
At December 31, 1999, O&R had no short term-debt outstanding. In December 1999
O&R entered into revolving credit agreements with banks, which it intends to use
to support a $100 million commercial paper program.
Bank commitments under the revolving credit agreements are subject to certain
conditions, including that the ratio (calculated in accordance with the
agreements) of debt to total capital of the borrower does not at any time exceed
0.65 to 1. At December 31, 1999, the ratio was 0.55 to 1 for O&R.
NOTE D PENSION BENEFITS
O&R has a non-contributory defined benefit retirement plan, covering
substantially all employees. The plan is designed to comply with the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Investment gains and losses are recognized over three years and unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
During 1999, O&R sold its electric generating assets to Southern Energy. Also
during 1999, O&R offered a special retirement program providing enhanced pension
benefits for those employees who met specified eligibility requirements and
retired within specific time limits. Because of the relative number of O&R
employees who stopped accruing benefits in the plan as a result of these events,
a curtailment charge was recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 88, "Employers'
Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and
for Termination Benefits". A portion of this curtailment charge was recorded as
a regulatory asset in accordance with SFAS No. 71 and a portion was expensed.
The acquisition of O&R by Con Edison in July 1999 triggered purchase accounting
requirements that are reflected in the net periodic pension cost. Under such
accounting O&R's accrued pension liability was adjusted to recognize all
previously unrecognized actuarial gains or losses, all unrecognized prior
service costs, and the remainder of any unrecognized obligation or asset
existing at the date of the initial application of SFAS No. 87, "Employers'
Accounting for Pensions." A portion of these adjustments was recorded as a
regulatory liability in accordance with SFAS No. 71 and a portion was expensed.
O&R is currently allowed to recover in rates pension costs recognized under SFAS
No. 87. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 71, O&R defers for future
recovery any difference between expenses recognized under SFAS No. 87 and the
current rate allowance authorized by each regulatory jurisdiction in which it
operates.
The components of O&R's net periodic pension cost for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were
as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost - including
administrative expenses $5,825 $6,868 $6,535
Interest cost on projected
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benefit obligation 19,702 19,194 17,993
Expected return on plan
assets (19,025) (17,480) (15,838)
Amortization of net
actuarial (gain) (2,725) (6,338) (4,688)
Amortization of prior
service cost 2,128 4,251 3,822
Amortization of transition
(asset) (504) (1,009) (1,009)
Recognition of curtailment
and termination benefits 11,857 - -
Recognition of purchase
accounting valuation (29,611) - -
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Net periodic pension cost $(12,353) $5,486 $6,815
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Amortized/(deferred and
capitalized) 28,370 90 (751)
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Net expense $16,017 $5,576 $6,064
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The funded status of the plan at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as
follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT
OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $289,765 $260,306 $232,990
Service cost - excluding
administrative
expenses 5,825 6,868 6,535
Interest cost on
projected benefit
obligation 19,702 19,194 17,993
Plan amendments 54 - 12,852
Actuarial loss 22,551 18,375 2,387
Curtailment and
termination
benefits 4,707 - -
Benefits paid (16,132) (14,978) 12,451)
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Benefit obligation at end
of year $326,472 $289,765 $260,306
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan
assets at beginning
of year $266,511 $247,523 $225,997
Actual return on
plan assets 29,811 34,640 34,526
Employer
contributions 10,023 - -
Benefits paid (14,799) (14,131) (11,637)
Administrative
expenses (2,235) (1,521) (1,363)
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Fair value of plan assets
at end of year $289,311 $266,511 $247,523
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Funded status $(37,161) $(23,254) $(12,783)
Unrecognized net
loss (gain) 13,390 (57,031) (66,108)
Unrecognized prior
service costs - 35,830 40,081
Unrecognized net
transition asset at
January 1, 1987* - (3,026) (4,034)
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Prepaid (accrued)
benefit cost $(23,771) $(47,481) $(42,844)
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*Was being amortized over approximately 15 years.
The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.50%
Expected return
on plan assets 8.50% 8.00% 8.00%
Rate of compensation
increase
Hourly 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Management 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
NOTE E POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (OPEB)
O&R has a contributory medical and prescription drug program for all retirees,
their dependents and surviving spouses. The company also has a non-contributory
life insurance program for retirees.
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Investment gains and losses are based on actual fair market value and
unrecognized actuarial gains and losses are amortized over 10 years.
During 1999, O&R sold its electric generating assets to Southern Energy. Because
of the relative number of O&R employees who stopped accruing benefits in the
plan as a result of this event, a curtailment charge was recorded in accordance
with SFAS No. 106, "Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits other than
Pensions."
The acquisition of O&R by Con Edison in July 1999 triggered purchase accounting
requirements that are reflected in the net periodic benefit cost. Under purchase
accounting O&R's accrued postretirement liability was adjusted to recognize all
previously unrecognized actuarial gains or loses all unrecognized prior service
costs, and the remainder of any unrecognized obligation or asset existing at the
date of the initial application of SFAS No. 106. The total of these adjustments
along with the curtailment charge discussed above were recorded as a regulatory
asset in accordance with SFAS No. 71.
O&R is currently allowed to recover in rates OPEB costs recognized under SFAS
No. 106. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 71, O&R defers for future
recovery any difference between expenses recognized under SFAS No. 106 and the
current rate allowance authorized by each regulatory jurisdiction in which it
operates.
The components of O&R's postretirement benefit (health and life insurance) costs
for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Service cost $1,699 $1,463 $1,863
Interest cost on
accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 5,302 5,326 6,013
Expected return on
plan assets (2,174) (1,654) (907)
Amortization of net
actuarial loss 383 21 1,011
Amortization of prior
service cost 4 9 84
Amortization of
transition obligation 1,213 2,427 2,572
Recognition of
curtailment and
termination benefits (5,091) - -
Recognition of
purchase accounting
valuation 39,166 - -
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Net periodic
postretirement
benefit cost 40,502 7,592 10,636
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Amortized/(deferred
and capitalized) (35,222) 3,169 (1,009)
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Net expense $5,280 $10,761 $9,627
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The program's funded status at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGE IN BENEFIT
OBLIGATION
Benefit obligation at
beginning of year $80,477 $80,625 $82,999
Service cost 1,699 1,463 1,863
Interest cost on
accumulated
postretirement benefit
obligation 5,302 5,326 6,013
Plan amendments - 98 (6,898)
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Actuarial loss (gain) 6,314 (1,802) 1,230
Benefits paid and
administrative expenses (5,405) (5,334) (4,582)
Participant contributions 149 101 -
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Benefit obligation at
end of year $88,536 $80,477 $80,625
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets
at beginning of year $31,180 $22,238 $14,822
Actual return on plan
assets 3,512 2,086 735
Employer contributions 5,512 12,089 11,263
Participant contributions 54 101 -
Benefits paid and
administrative expenses (2,368) (5,334) (4,582)
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Fair value of plan assets
at end of year $37,890 $31,180 $22,238
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Funded status $(50,646) $(49,297) $(58,387)
Unrecognized net
loss 9,008 5,016 6,393
Unrecognized prior
service costs - 89 -
Unrecognized transition
obligation at
January 1, 1993* - 4,601 37,027
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Accrued postretirement
benefit cost $(41,638) $(9,591) $(14,967)
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*Was being amortized over a period of 20 years.
The actuarial assumptions at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Discount rate 8.00% 6.75% 7.50%
Expected return on
plan assets
Tax-exempt assets 8.50% 6.00% 6.00%
Taxable assets 7.50% 7.00% 7.00%
The health care cost trend rate assumed for 1999 was 7.5 percent, for 2000, 7.0
percent; and then declining one-half percent per year to 5 percent for 2004 and
thereafter.
A one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would
have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage-
(Thousands of Dollars) Point Increase Point Decrease
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Effect on
accumulated
postretirement $9,431 $7,930
benefit obligation
Effect on service
cost and interest
cost components $940 $770
NOTE F ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LITIGATION
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Hazardous substances, such as asbestos, polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) and coal tar, have been used or generated in the course of
operations of O&R and may be present in its facilities and equipment.
The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
of 1980 (Superfund) and similar state statutes impose joint and severe
liability, regardless of fault, upon generators of hazardous substances for
resulting removal and remedial costs and environmental damages. Liabilities
under these laws can be material and in some instances my be imposed without
regard to fault, or may imposed for past acts, even though such past acts may
have been lawful at the time the they occurred.
At December 31, 1999, O&R had accrued a $1.5 million liability for sites as to
which they have received process or notice alleging that hazardous substances
generated by them (and, in most instances, other potentially responsible
parties) were deposited. There will be additional liability at these sites and
other sites, including the costs of investigating and remediating sites where
the company or its predecessors manufactured gas which O&R currently estimates
could be as much as $30 million. The total amount of such additional liability
is not presently determinable but may be material to O&R's financial position,
results of operations or liquidity.
Under O&R's current gas rate agreement, O&R may defer the costs of investigating
and remediating the manufactured gas as regulatory asset. At December 31, 1999,
a $3.8 million of such costs had been deferred as a regulatory asset.
OTHER LITIGATION In 1996, O&R was sued for its alleged breach of an agreement to
purchase electric capacity and associated energy from a 4 MW cogeneration
facility and for an alleged breach of an implied covenant of good faith. In
1999, plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment and O&R filed a motion in
opposition of plaintiff's motion. O&R cannot predict the ultimate outcome of
this proceeding.
In March 1998, O&R shareholders filed a purported derivative action on behalf of
O&R alleging various claims against its directors, several officers certain
other
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defendants and nominally against O&R. In 1999, the trial court dismissed the
action. Plaintiffs have appealed the dismissal. In June 1999, these plaintiffs
and two other O&R shareholders filed a purported class action alleging various
claims against the directors, certain officers and certain former officers and
directors. O&R has filed a motion to dismiss the purported class action and for
imposition of sanctions against the plaintiffs and their counsel.
NOTE G NON-UTILITY GENERATORS
O&R has contracts with NUGs for approximately 27 MW of electric generating
capacity. Assuming performance by the NUGs, O&R is obligated over the terms of
the contracts (which extend for various periods) to make payments for energy.
For the years 2000-2004, payments under the contracts are estimated to be $16.9
million, $17.3 million, $17.6 million, $17.9 million and $18.3 million. Such
payments gradually increase to approximately $19 million in 2006 and thereafter
decline significantly. For energy delivered under these contracts, O&R is
obligated to pay variable prices that are estimated to be at or slightly above
market levels. All above-market NUG costs are recoverable by a non-bypassable
surcharge.
NOTE H DIVESTITURE
On November 24, 1998, O&R entered into four separate Asset Sales Agreements
(ASAs) with subsidiaries of Southern Energy, Inc. (collectively, with its
subsidiaries, Southern Energy), a subsidiary of The Southern Company, for the
sale of all of O&R's electric generating assets, including the two-thirds
interest in the Bowline Point generating facility owned by Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New York). The sales were completed on
June 30, 1999. The total gross proceeds from the sale amounted to approximately
$486.2 million, of which approximately $349.3 million was attributable to O&R
and approximately $136.9 million was attributable to Con Edison of New York for
its two-thirds ownership share of the Bowline Point plant. The net book value of
O&R's generating facilities sold was approximately $258.2 million, and the value
of certain fuel and other plant inventory included in the sale was approximately
$17.2 million, for a total combined net book value of assets sold of $275.4
million. After deducting approximately $7.1 million of direct selling costs and
approximately $11.3 million of employee retraining, retention and severance pay,
the pre-tax gain on the sale amounted to approximately $55.5 million. The
provision for income taxes amounted to approximately $40.8 million, and the net
gain after federal income tax on the sale was therefore, approximately $14.7
million. As required by regulatory orders approving the sale, the net gain from
the sale was deferred pending final review by the NYPSC, the NJBPU and the PPUC
of the calculation of the gain as well as final disposition of the net gain.
O&R's reported after-tax net income for the 12 months ended December 31, 1999
was positively impacted by approximately $2.4 million as a result of the sale.
The divestiture triggered curtailments and special termination benefits
accounting as required by SFAS No. 88. O&R's transition program for its
generating employees contains special provisions that allow early vesting and
enhancements to the benefit plans for those employees not offered employment or
who are involuntarily terminated by the new owner within five years from the
date of transfer. The expected costs of these enhancements together with
curtailment costs resulted in additional pension and postretirement benefit
costs of $1.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively. These estimates are
included in the $11.3 million of employee costs noted above in determining the
cost of the sale. O&R will retain the pension assets and liabilities as well as
the obligation relating to the employees which were employed by O&R prior to the
sale. O&R made a $10 million settlement payment to Southern Company with respect
to certain pension calculations and reduced O&R's pension and other post
employment benefit liability by this amount.
On March 16, 2000, the NYPSC issued an Order directing O&R to passback proceeds
from the sale of generating assets to customers over a 20-month period, starting
April 1, 2000. Rate Orders from NJBPU and PPUC covering the disposition of
divestiture proceeds are pending.
NOTE I REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
O&R has established various regulatory assets to defer specific costs that the
applicable regulatory agencies have permitted or are expected to permit to be
recovered in rates over time. Similarly, certain regulatory liabilities have
been established to defer specific gains or credits to be refunded to customers
over time. The principal regulatory assets and liabilities included in the
deferred charges at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998
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REGULATORY ASSETS
Future federal income tax
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(See Note A) $ 33,115 $ 74,330
Enlightened Energy Program
costs 3,594 3,792
Recoverable fuel costs (See
Note A) 18,400 12,040
Power contract termination
costs (See Note G) 1,037 5,312
Deferred revenue taxes (See
Note A) 10,130 11,915
O&R Pension/OPEB expenses
(See Notes D and E) 45,328 4,329
O&R acquisition and
divestiture costs (See
Notes A and H) 8,268 13,825
Cable Rehabilitation
Injection Program (See
Note A) 5,378 4,231
Environmental costs 4,741 2,895
Pittston Coal Contract
Settlement 3,749 3,918
NYPP/ISO programming costs 3,747 1,650
Other 4,216 4,685
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Total Regulatory Assets 141,703 142,922
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REGULATORY LIABILITIES
O&R Pension expenses (See
Note D) 23,854 -
Other 10,248 11,033
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Total Regulatory Liabilities 34,102 11,033
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NET REGULATORY
ASSETS/LIABILITIES $ 107,601 $131,889
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NOTE J RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Each month O&R is invoiced by Con Edison and its affiliates for the cost of any
services rendered to O&R by Con Edison and its affiliates. These services,
primarily provided by Con Edison of New York, include substantially all
administrative support operations such as corporate directorship and associated
ministerial duties, accounting, treasury, investor relations, information
resources, legal, human resources, fuel supply and energy management services.
Monthly invoicing is based on an estimate of the cost of the services provided
by Con Edison and its affiliates, which are reconciled on an annual basis. These
costs of these services, which began upon the acquisition of O&R by Con Edison
in July 1999, totaled $6.5 million 1999. Prior to the merger O&R had a one-third
interest in the 1,200 megawatt Bowline Point generating facility, which was
owned jointly with Con Edison of New York. The plant was sold in June 1999. (See
Note H.)
NOTE K LEASES
The future minimum rental commitments under the O&R's non-cancellable operating
leases are as follows:
(Thousands of Dollars)
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2000 $ 4,122
2001 3,974
2002 2,777
2003 1,414
2004 1,145
All years thereafter 26,704
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Total $40,136
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NOTE L FEDERAL INCOME TAX Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. & Subsidiaries
The components of federal income taxes are as follows:
Year Ended December 31 (Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Charged to operations:
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Current $139 $17,449 $17,517
Deferred - net 3,691 5,186 6,482
Amortization of investment tax credit (113) (122) (121)
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Total charged to operations 3,717 22,513 23,878
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Charged to other income:
Current 80,787 268 (1,671)
Deferred - net (38,905) 426 798
Amortization of accumulated deferred investment tax
credits and excess income tax reserves associated with
divested generating plants (7,441) (705) (689)
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Total charged to other income 34,441 (11) (1,562)
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Total $38,158 $22,502 $22,316
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</TABLE>
The tax effect of temporary differences which gave rise to deferred tax assets
and liabilities is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Liabilities:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Depreciation $81.2 $119.9 $116.4
Excess deferred federal income tax on depreciation 5.8 7.3 7.8
Other 23.6 26.0 23.8
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Total liabilities 110.6 153.2 148.0
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Assets:
Other (24.2) (29.8) (30.3)
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Total assets (24.2) (29.8) (30.3)
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Regulatory liability - future federal income taxes 33.1 74.3 74.8
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Net liability $119.5 $197.7 $192.5
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</TABLE>
Reconciliation of the difference between federal income tax expenses and the
amount computed by applying the prevailing statutory income tax rate to income
before income taxes is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997
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(% of Pre-tax income)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory tax rate 35% 35% 35%
Changes in computed taxes resulting from:
Excess book over tax depreciation 3% 2% 3%
Cost of removal -2% -2% -1%
Amortization of investment tax credit - -1% -1%
Other 4% -1% -3%
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Subtotal 40% 33% 33%
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Unallowable costs related to the merger 6% - -
Sale of divestiture assets 26% - -
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Effective tax rate 72% 33% 33%
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</TABLE>
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
NOTE M FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT (a)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ELECTRIC UNREGULATED AND OTHER
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(Thousands of Dollars) 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenues $ 459,776 $ 489,878 $ 479,473 $ 723 $ 607 $ 851
Intersegment revenues 8 9 10 - - -
Depreciation and amortization 25,591 29,919 30,597 60 128 173
Income tax expense 4,287 21,770 21,837 (641) (558) (450)
Operating income 18,705 67,390 65,593 (603) (1,451) (1,487)
Total assets 748,103 1,004,102 996,647 75,183 43,284 49,706
Construction expenditures 24,085 33,910 48,555 - 18 174
GAS TOTAL
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1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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Operating revenues $ 156,995 $ 135,619 $ 168,450 $ 617,494 $ 626,104 $ 648,774
Intersegment revenues 37 14 29 45 23 39
Depreciation and amortization 6,891 5,688 5,091 32,542 35,735 35,861
Income tax expense 71 1,301 2,491 3,717 22,513 23,878
Operating income 7,182 10,051 12,891 25,284 75,990 76,997
Total assets 265,490 260,754 241,656 1,088,776 1,308,140 1,288,009
Construction expenditures 15,800 19,109 25,257 39,885 53,037 73,986
</TABLE>
(a) For a description of O & R, see "O&R" appearing before Note A.
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SCHEDULE I
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF
CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC.
(Thousands of Dollars)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
At December 31, 1999 1998
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments $ 7,773 $ 47,126
Other current assets 4,690 10,911
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 12,463 58,037
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES 6,372,295 6,084,214
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 6,384,758 $ 6,142,251
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock $ 1,436,643 $ 1,436,696
Retained earnings 4,908,913 4,700,357
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 6,345,556 6,137,053
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 34,441 2,048
Dividends payable -- 3,744
Other current liabilities 4,759 (616)
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 39,200 5,176
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 2 22
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 39,202 5,198
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TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES $ 6,384,758 $ 6,142,251
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SCHEDULE I
(CONTINUED)
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF
CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC.
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share amounts)
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the year ended December 31, 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries $ 709,604 $ 709,700
Other income, net of taxes 980 3,182
Operating expenses
Amortization of O&R goodwill (5,459) --
Other (2,709) (140)
Interest expense (1,801) --
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NET INCOME $ 700,615 $ 712,742
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Average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) 223,442 234,308
Basic earnings per common share $ 3.14 $ 3.04
Diluted earnings per common share $ 3.13 $ 3.04
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31, 1999 1998
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NET INCOME $ 700,615 $ 712,742
Dividends received from:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. 1,327,786 496,945
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. 45,000 --
Other - net (944,584) (917,506)
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,128,817 292,181
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc., net of cash and cash equivalents (509,083) --
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase of common stock, stock options exercised (16,757) --
Common stock dividends (477,110) (493,201)
Corporate restructuring to establish holding company -- 198,362
Contributions to subsidiaries (165,220) (59,095)
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NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (659,087) (353,934)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (39,353) (61,753)
CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT JANUARY 1, 47,126 108,879
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CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT DECEMBER 31, $ 7,773 $ 47,126
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</TABLE>
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SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
ADDITIONS
(1) (2)
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO CHARGED TO BALANCE
BEGINNING COSTS AND OTHER AT END
COMPANY DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS** OF PERIOD
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CON EDISON Allowance for
uncollectible
accounts*:
1999 $ 24,957 $41,456 $3,686*** $35,278 $34,821
1998 $ 21,600 $30,983 - $27,626 $24,957
1997 $ 21,600 $30,936 - $30,936 $21,600
CON EDISON Allowance for
OF NEW YORK uncollectible
accounts*:
1999 $ 22,600 $25,369 - $25,369 $22,600
1998 $ 21,600 $28,626 - $27,626 $22,600
1997 $ 21,600 $30,936 - $30,936 $21,600
O&R Allowance for
uncollectible
accounts*:
1999 $ 3,686 $ 8,806 - $ 7,097 $ 5,395
1998 $ 2,530 $ 4,019 - $ 2,863 $ 3,686
1997 $ 2,391 $ 2,960 - $ 2,821 $ 2,530
</TABLE>
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* This is a valuation account deducted in the balance sheet from the assets
(Accounts receivable -customer) to which they apply.
**Accounts written off less cash collections, miscellaneous adjustments
and amounts reinstated as receivables previously written off.
*** Represents O&R balance at time of Con Edison's acquisition of O&R in
July 1999.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
CON EDISON
None.
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
None.
O&R
Reference is made to O&R's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
July 8, 1999, reporting the completion of its acquisition by Con Edison
and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Con Edison's
independent accountants, as O&R's independent accountants.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
CON EDISON
Information required by Part III as to Con Edison is incorporated by reference
from Con Edison's definitive joint proxy statement for its Annual Meetings of
Stockholders to be held on May 15, 2000. The proxy statement is to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after December 31, 1999, the
close of the fiscal year covered by this report.
In accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, other information
regarding Con Edison's Executive Officers may be found in Part I of this report
under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant."
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Information required by Part III as to Con Edison of New York is the
substantially the same as the information required by Part III as to Con Edison,
except: Michael J. Del Giudice, who is a member of the Boards of Directors of
Con Edison and O&R, is not a member of the Board of Trustees of Con Edison of
New York, Inc. Con Edison owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of Con
Edison of New York Common Stock ($2.50 par value). No Trustee or executive
officer of Con Edison of New York owns any voting or equity securities of Con
Edison of New York and, to the best knowledge of the management of Con Edison of
New York, no person, other than Con Edison, owns more than 5% of any class of
voting securities of Con Edison of New York.
In accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, other information
regarding Con Edison of New York's Executive Officers may be found in Part I of
this report under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant."
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT:
1. LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See financial statements listed in Item 8.
2. LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
See financial statements schedules listed in Item 8.
3. LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibits listed below which have been filed previously with the Securities and
Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and which were designated as noted below, are hereby
incorporated by reference and made a part of this report with the same effect as
if filed with the report. Exhibits listed below that were not previously filed
are filed herewith.
CON EDISON
2.1 Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
October 13, 1999, as amended and restated as of January 11, 2000,
pursuant to which Con Edison is to acquire Northeast Utilities.
(Designated in Con Edison's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
January 11, 2000 (File No. 1-14514) as Exhibit 2.)
3.1.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Consolidated Edison, Inc.
("Con Edison") (Designated in the Registration Statement on Form
S-4 of Con Edison (No. 333- 39164) as Exhibit 3.1.)
3.1.2 By-laws of Con Edison, effective as of June 23, 1998. (Designated
in Con Edison's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 1998 (File No. 1-14514) as Exhibit 3.2.1)
10.1.1 Con Edison 1996 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated
effective February 24, 1998. (Designated in Con Edison of New
York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1997 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.20.)
10.1.2 The Consolidated Edison, Inc. Restricted Stock Plan for
Non-Employee Directors, effective October 1, 1998. (Designated in
Con Edison's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1998 (File No. 1-14514) as Exhibit 10.20.)
12.1 Statement of computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for
the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
21.1 Subsidiaries of Con Edison.
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
24.1 Powers of Attorney of each of the persons signing this report by
attorney-in-fact.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule. (Designated in Con Edison's Current Report
on Form 8-K, dated February 28, 2000 (File No. 1-14514) as
Exhibit 27.)
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CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
3.2.1.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Consolidated Edison
Company of New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") filed with the
Department of State of the State of New York on December 31, 1984.
(Designated in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Con Edison of New
York for the year ended December 31, 1989 (File No. 1-1217) as
Exhibit 3(a).)
3.2.1.2 The following certificates of amendment of Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Con Edison of New York filed with the Department
of State of the State of New York, which are designated as follows:
Securities Exchange Act
Date Filed With File No. 1-1217
Department of State Form Date Exhibit
5/16/88 10-K 12/31/89 3(b)
6/2/89 10-K 12/31/89 3(c)
4/28/92 8-K 4/24/92 4(d)
8/21/92 8-K 8/20/92 4(e)
2/18/98 10-K 12/31/97 3.1.2.3
3.2.2.1 Amendment to the By-laws of Con Edison of New York, effective as of
February 17, 2000.
3.2.2.1 By-laws of Con Edison of New York, effective as of February 17,
2000.
4.2.1.1 Participation Agreement, dated as of August 15, 1985, between New
York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and
Con Edison of New York. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June
30, 1990 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4(a)(1).)
4.2.1.2 The following Supplemental Participation Agreements supplementing
the Participation Agreement, dated as of August 15, 1985, between
NYSERDA and Con Edison of New York, which are designated as
follows:
Supplemental Securities Exchange Act
Participation Agreement File No. 1-1217
Number Date Form Date Exhibit
1. Eighth 1/1/91 10-K 12/31/90 4(e)(8)
2. Ninth 1/15/92 10-K 12/31/91 4(e)(9)
4.2.2.1 Participation Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, between
NYSERDA and Con Edison of New York. (Designated in Con Edison of
New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1992 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4(f).)
4.2.2.2 The following Supplemental Participation Agreements supplementing
the Participation Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, between
NYSERDA and Con Edison of New York, which are designated as
follows:
Supplemental Securities Exchange Act
Participation Agreement File No. 1-1217
Number Date Form Date Exhibit
1. First 3/15/93 10-Q 6/30/93 4.1
2. Second 10/1/93 10-Q 9/30/93 4.3
3. Third 12/1/94 10-K 12/31/94 4.7.3
4. Fourth 7/1/95 10-Q 6/30/95 4.2
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4.2.3 Participation Agreement, dated as of July 1, 1999, between NYSERDA
and Con Edison of New York. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June
30, 1999 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4.1.)
4.2.4.1 Indenture of Trust, dated as of August 15, 1985, between NYSERDA
and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (Morgan
Guaranty). (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1990 (File No.
1-1217) as Exhibit 4(b)(1).)
4.2.4.2 The following Supplemental Indentures of Trust supplementing the
Indenture of Trust, dated as of August 15, 1985, between NYSERDA
and Morgan Guaranty.
Supplemental Securities Exchange Act
Indenture of Trust File No. 1-1217
Number Date Form Date Exhibit
1. Eighth 1/1/91 10-K 12/31/90 4(g)(8)
2. Ninth 1/15/92 10-K 12/31/91 4(g)(9)
4.2.5.1 Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1992, between NYSERDA
and Morgan Guaranty. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No.
1-1217) as Exhibit 4(i).)
4.2.5.2 The following Supplemental Indentures of Trust supplementing the
Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1992, between NYSERDA
and Morgan Guaranty.
Supplemental Securities Exchange Act
Indenture of Trust File No. 1-1217
Number Date Form Date Exhibit
1. First 3/15/93 10-Q 6/30/93 4.2
2. Second 10/1/93 10-Q 9/30/93 4.4
3. Third 12/1/94 10-K 12/31/94 4.11.3
4. Fourth 7/1/95 10-Q 6/30/95 4.3
4.2.6 Indenture of Trust, dated as of July 1, 1999 between NYSERDA and
HSBC Bank USA, as trustee. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June
30, 1999 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4.2.)
4.2.7.1 Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1990, between Con Edison of New
York and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as
Trustee (the "Debenture Indenture"). (Designated in Con Edison of
New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1990 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4(h).)
4.2.7.2 First Supplemental Indenture (to the Debenture Indenture), dated as
of March 6, 1996, between Con Edison of New York and The Chase
Manhattan Bank (National Association), as Trustee. (Designated in
Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1995 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4.13.)
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4.2.7.3 The following forms of Con Edison of New York's Debentures:
Securities Exchange Act
File No. 1-1217
Debenture Form Date Exhibit
7 3/8%, Series 1992 A 8-K 2/5/92 4(a)
7 5/8%, Series 1992 B 8-K 2/5/92 4(b)
7.60%, Series 1992 C 8-K 2/25/92 4
6 1/2%, Series 1993 B 8-K 2/4/93 4(a)
6 5/8%, Series 1993 C 8-K 2/4/93 4(b)
6 3/8%, Series 1993 D 8-K 4/7/93 4
7 1/2%, Series 1993 G 8-K 6/7/93 4
7 1/8%, Series 1994 A 8-K 2/8/94 4
6 5/8%, Series 1995 A 8-K 6/21/95 4
7 3/4%, Series 1996 A 8-K 4/24/96 4
Floating Rate Series 1996 B 8-K 11/25/96 4
Floating Rate Series 1997 A 8-K 6/17/97 4
6.45%, Series 1997 B 8-K 11/24/97 4
61/4%, Series 1998 A 8-K 1/29/98 4.1
7.10%, Series 1998 B 8-K 1/29/98 4.2
6.15%, Series 1998 C 8-K 6/22/98 4
6.90%, Series 1998 D 8-K 9/24/98 4
7.35%, Series 1999 A 8-K 6/25/99 4
7.15%, Series 1999 B 8-K 12/1/99 4
4.2.7.4 Form of Con Edison of New York's 7 3/4% Quarterly Income Capital
Securities (Series A Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures).
(Designated in Con Edison of New York's Current Report on Form 8-K,
dated February 29, 1996, (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 4.)
10.2.1 Amended and Restated Agreement and Settlement, dated September 19,
1997, between Con Edison of New York and the Staff of the New York
State Public Service Commission (without Appendices). (Designated
in Con Edison of New York's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
September 23, 1997, (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.)
10.2.2 Agreement dated as of October 31, 1968 among Central Hudson Gas &
Electric Corporation, Con Edison of New York and Niagara Mohawk
Power Corporation. (Designated in Registration Statement No.
2-31884 as Exhibit 7.)
10.2.3 Amendment dated November 23, 1976 to Agreement dated as of October
31, 1968 among Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Con
Edison of New York and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and
Additional Agreement dated as of November 23, 1976 between Central
Hudson and Con Edison of New York. (Designated in Con Edison of New
York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1991 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10(b).)
10.2.3.1 Planning and Supply Agreement, dated March 10, 1989, between Con
Edison of New York and the Power Authority of the State of New
York. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 1-1217) as
Exhibit 10(gg).)
10.2.3.2 Delivery Service Agreement, dated March 10, 1989, between Con
Edison of New York and the Power Authority of the State of New
York. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 1-1217) as
Exhibit 10(hh).)
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10.2.4.1 Employment Contract, dated May 22, 1990, between Con Edison of New
York and Eugene R. McGrath. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June
30, 1990 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.)
10.2.4.2 The following amendments to Employment Contract, dated May 22,
1990, between Con Edison of New York and Eugene R. McGrath:
Amendment Securities Exchange Act File No. 1-1217
Date Form Date Exhibit
8/27/91 10-Q 9/30/91 19
8/25/92 10-Q 9/30/92 19
2/18/93 10-K 12/31/92 10(o)
8/24/93 10-Q 9/30/93 10.1
8/24/94 10-Q 9/30/94 10.1
8/22/95 10-Q 9/30/95 10.3
7/23/96 10-Q 6/30-96 10.2
7/22/97 10-Q 6/30/97 10
7/28/98 8-K 9/24/98 10
7/27/99 10-Q 9/30/99 10.2
10.2.5.1 Employment Agreement, dated June 25, 1991, between Con Edison of
New York and J. Michael Evans. (Designated in Con Edison of New
York's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
June 30, 1991 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 19.)
10.2.5.2 Amendment, dated March 29, 1993, to Employment Agreement, dated
June 25, 1991, between Con Edison of New York and J. Michael Evans.
(Designated in Con Edison of New York's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1993 (File No.
1-1217) as Exhibit 10.)
10.2.5.3 Amendment, dated November 8, 1993, to Employment Agreement, dated
June 25, 1991, between Con Edison of New York and J. Michael Evans.
(Designated in Con Edison of New York's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993 (File No.
1-1217) as Exhibit 10.2.)
10.2.6 Agreement and Plan of Exchange, entered into on October 28, 1997,
between Con Edison and Con Edison of New York. (Designated in the
Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Con Edison (No. 333-39164) as
Exhibit 2.)
10.2.7 The Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Executive
Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of April 1, 1999.
(Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit
10.8.)
10.2.8.1 The Consolidated Edison Retirement Plan for Management Employees,
as amended and restated. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
September 30, 1995 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.1.)
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10.2.8.2 The following amendments to the Consolidated Edison Retirement Plan
for Management Employees.
Securities Exchange Act
Amendment File No. 1-1217
Date Form Date Exhibit
12/29/95 10-K 12/31/95 10.29
7/1/96 10-K 12/31/96 10.22
6/1/97 10-K 12/31/97 10.11.3
11/14/97 10-K 12/31/97 10.11.4
12/30/98 10-K 12/31/98 10.9.3
10.2.9 Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc Supplemental
Retirement Income Plan, as amended and restated as of April 1,
1999. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (File No. 1-1217) as
Exhibit 10.10.)
10.2.10.1 Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Retirement Plan for
Trustees, effective as of July 1, 1988. (Designated in Con Edison
of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1992 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10(ee).)
10.2.10.2 Amendment No. 1, dated September 28, 1990, to the Consolidated
Edison Company of New York, Inc. Retirement Plan for Trustees.
(Designated in Con Edison of New York's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1990 (File No.
1-1217) as Exhibit 19(c).)
10.2.11 The Con Edison of New York Thrift Savings Plan for Management
Employees and Tax Reduction Act Stock Ownership Plan, as amended
and restated. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 1-1217)
as Exhibit 10.5.)
10.2.12 Deferred Compensation Plan for the Benefit of Trustees of Con
Edison of New York, dated February 27, 1979, and amendments
thereto, dated September 19, 1979 (effective February 27, 1979),
February 26, 1980, and November 24, 1992 (effective January 1,
1993). (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 1-1217) as
Exhibit 10(i).)
10.2.13 Supplemental Medical Plan for the Benefit of Con Edison of New
York's officers. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991 (File No.
1-1217) as Exhibit 10(aa).)
10.2.14.1 The Con Edison of New York Discount Stock Purchase Plan.
(Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit
10(bb).)
10.2.14.2 Amendment, dated December 29, 1995, to the Con Edison of New York
Discount Stock Purchase Plan. (Designated in Con Edison of New
York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1995 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.38.)
10.2.15.1 The Consolidated Edison Retiree Health Program for Management
Employees, effective as of January 1, 1993. (Designated in Con
Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1992 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10(ll).)
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10.2.15.2 The following amendments to the Consolidated Edison Retiree Health
Program for Management Employees.
Securities Exchange Act
Amendment File No. 1-1217
Date Form Date Exhibit
10/31/94 10-Q 9/30/94 10.3
12/28/94 10-K 12/31/95 10.44
12/29/95 10-K 12/31/95 10.45
7/1/96 10-K 12/31/96 10.39
11/14/97 10-K 12/31/97 10.18.3
12/30/98 10-K 12/31/98 10.16.3
10.2.16 The Con Edison of New York Severance Pay Plan for Management
Employees. (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997
(File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.)
10.2.17 The Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Deferred Income
Plan, as amended and restated as of April 1, 1999. (Designated in
Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.19.)
10.2.18 Generating Plant (Ravenswood) and Gas Turbine Asset Purchase and
Sale Agreement, dated January 28, 1999, by and between Con Edison
of New York and Marketspan Corporation (doing business as KeySpan
Energy). (Designated in Con Edison of New York's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (File No. 1-1217) as
Exhibit 10.21.)
10.2.19 Generating Plant (Arthur Kill) and Gas Turbine Asset Purchase and
Sale Agreement, dated January 27, 1999, by and between Con Edison
of New York and NRG Energy, Inc. (Designated in Con Edison of New
York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1998 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.22.)
10.2.20 Generating Plant (Astoria) and Gas Turbine Asset Purchase and Sale
Agreement, dated March 2, 1999, by and between Con Edison of New
York and Astoria Generating Company, L.P. (Designated in Con Edison
of New York's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998 (File No. 1-1217) as Exhibit 10.23.)
12.2 Statement of computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for
the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
23.2 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
24.2 Powers of Attorney of each of the persons signing this report by
attorney-in-fact. (Included as part of Exhibit 24.1 hereto.)
27.2 Financial Data Schedule. (To the extent provided in Rule 402 of
Regulation S-T, this exhibit shall not be deemed "filed", or
otherwise subject to liabilities, or be deemed part of a
registration statement.)
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O&R
3.3.1.1 Restated Certificiate of Incorporation of the Company, dated May 7,
1996. (Designated in O&R's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended March 31, 1996 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit
3.4.)
3.3.1.2 Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Orange and Rockland, dated July 14, 1999.
(Designated in O&R's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1999
(File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 3.1.)
3.3.2 By-Laws of Orange and Rockland, as Adopted on July 8, 1999.
(Designated in O&R's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1999
(File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 3.2.)
4.3.1 Mortgage Trust Indenture of Rockland Electric Company, dated as of
July 1, 1954. (Designated in O&R's Registration Statement No.
2-14159 as Exhibit 2.16.)
4.3.2 Mortgage Trust Indenture of Pike County Light & Power Company,
dated as of July 15, 1971. (Designated in O&R's Registration
Statement No. 2-45632 as Exhibit 4.31.)
10.3.1 Bowline Point Generating Station Sales Agreement by and between
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. and Southern Energy Bowline, L.L.C., dated as of
November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's Form 8-K dated November 24,
1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 10.58.)
10.3.2 Lovett Generating Station Sales Agreement between Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Southern Energy Lovett, L.L.C., dated
as of November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's Form 8-K dated
November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 10.59.)
10.3.3 Gas Turbine and Hydroelectric Generating Stations Sales Agreement
between Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Southern Energy
NY-Gen, L.L.C., dated as of November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's
Form 8-K dated November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit
10.60.)
10.3.4 Bowline Adjacent Property Sales Agreement by and between Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Southern Energy Bowline, L.L.C., dated
as of November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's Form 8-K dated
November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 10.61.)
10.3.5 Transition Power Sales Agreement by and between Orange and Rockland
Utilities, Inc., Southern Energy Bowline, L.L.C., Southern Energy
Lovett, L.L.C. and Southern Energy NY - Gen., L.L.C., dated as of
November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's Form 8-K dated November 24,
1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 10.62.)
10.3.6 Eastern Load Pocket Call Option Agreement between Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Southern Energy Lovett, L.L.C., dated
as of November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's to Form 8-K dated
November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 10.63.)
10.3.7 Western Load Pocket Call Option Agreement between Orange and
Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Southern Energy NY-Gen, L.L.C., dated
as of November 24, 1998. (Designated in O&R's Form 8-K dated
November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit 10.64.)
10.3.8 Bowline Guaranty, dated as of November 24, 1998, given by Southern
Energy, Inc. in favor of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Designated in O&R's
Form 8-K dated November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit
10.65.)
10.3.9 Lovett, Gas Turbine and Hydroelectric Generating Facilities
Guaranty, dated as of November 24, 1998, given by Southern Energy,
Inc. in favor of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (Designated in
O&R's Form 8-K dated November 24, 1998 (File No. 1-4315) as Exhibit
10.66.)
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12.3 Statement of computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges for
the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
21.3 Subsidiaries of O&R. (Included as part of Exhibit 21.1 hereto.)
24.3 Powers of Attorney of each of the persons signing this report by
attorney-in-fact. (Included as part of Exhibit 24.1 hereto.)
27.3 Financial Data Schedule. (To the extent provided in Rule 402 of
Regulation S-T, this exhibit shall not be deemed "filed", or
otherwise subject to liabilities, or be deemed part of a
registration statement.)
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
CON EDISON
Con Edison filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 13, 1999, reporting
(under Item 5) that it had agreed to acquire Northeast Utilities. Con Edison
also filed reports dated January 11, 2000, in which Con Edison reported (under
Item 5) the amendment of the agreement pursuant to which Con Edison is to
acquire Northeast Utilities, and February 28, 2000, in which Con Edison reported
(under Item 5) the election of Dr. George Campbell, Jr. to its Board of
Directors and Con Edison's financial statements included in Item 8 herein were
filed as exhibits. No other Con Edison Current Report on Form 8-K was filed
during the quarter ended December 31, 1999 or, through the date of this filing,
in 2000.
CON EDISON OF NEW YORK
Con Edison of New York filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 1,
1999, reporting (under Item 5) the issuance and sale of $200 million aggregate
principal amount of its 7.15% Debentures, Series 1999 B. No other Con Edison of
New York Current Report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter ended December
31, 1999 or, through the date of this filing, in 2000.
O&R
No O&R Current Report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter ended December
31, 1999 or, through the date of this filing, in 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 28, 2000.
CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
OF NEW YORK, INC.
By By
JOAN S. FREILICH HYMAN SCHOENBLUM
Joan S. Freilich Hyman Schoenblum
Executive Vice President Vice President, Controller and
and Chief Financial Officer Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant, and
in the capacities, indicated on March 28, 2000.
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<CAPTION>
Signature Registrant Title
<S> <C> <C>
Eugene R. McGrath* Con Edison Chairman of the Board, President, Chief
Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Con Edison of New York Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
and Trustee (Principal Executive Officer)
O&R Chairman of the Board and Director
Joan S. Freilich* Con Edison Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Director (Principal Financial Officer)
Con Edison of New York Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Trustee (Principal Financial Officer)
Hyman Schoenblum* Con Edison Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
Con Edison of New York Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
O&R Vice President, Controller and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Kevin Burke* O&R President and Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal Executive Officer)
George Campbell* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
E. Virgil Conway* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Gordon J. Davis* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Ruth M. Davis* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Ellen V. Futter* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Michael J. Del Guidice* Con Edison Director
O&R Director
Sally Hernandez-Pinero* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Peter W. Likins* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Robert G. Schwartz* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Richard A. Voell* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
Stephen R. Volk* Con Edison Director
Con Edison of New York Trustee
</TABLE>
*By JOAN S. FREILICH, Attorney-in-Fact
Joan S. Freilich
Amendment of By-Laws
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 17, 2000
The Chairman of the Board stated that the next item of business was
a recommendation to amend the By-Laws of the Company. The purpose for which the
amendment is proposed is as follows:
Effective February 17, 2000, to increase from eleven to twelve the
number of Trustees eligible to serve on the Board. This action is recommended
because Dr. George Campbell, Jr. has accepted the invitation of the Board of
Trustees to become a member, commencing with the February 17, 2000 Board
meeting.
After discussion, on motion, duly seconded and carried, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, That, effective February 17, 2000, the first sentence of
Section 8 of the By-Laws be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
"Section 8. The affairs of the Company shall be managed under the
direction of a Board consisting of twelve Trustees, who shall be
elected annually by the stockholders by ballot and shall hold office
until their successors are elected and qualified."
BY-LAWS
OF
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY
OF NEW YORK, INC.
Effective as of February 17, 2000
BY-LAWS
OF
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY
OF NEW YORK, INC.
Effective as of February 17, 2000
Date
Annual Meeting
SECTION 1. The annual meeting of stockholders of the Company for the election of
Trustees and such other business as may properly come before such meeting shall
be held on the third Monday in May in each year at such hour and at such place
in the City of New York or the County of Westchester as may be designated by the
Board of Trustees.
Special Meetings Stockholders
SECTION 2. Special meetings of the stockholders of the Company may be held upon
call of the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the
President, the Board of Trustees, or stockholders holding one-fourth of the
outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote at such meeting.
Notice Stockholders' Meeting
SECTION 3. Notice of the time and place of every meeting of stockholders, the
purpose of such meeting and, in case of a special meeting, the person or persons
by or at whose direction the meeting is being called, shall be mailed by the
Secretary, or other officer performing his duties, at least ten days, but not
more than fifty days, before the meeting to each stockholder of record, at his
last known Post Office address; provided, however, that if a stockholder be
present at a meeting, in person or by proxy, without protesting prior to the
conclusion of the meeting the lack of notice of such meeting, or in writing
waives notice thereof before or after the meeting, the mailing to such
stockholder of notice of such meeting is unnecessary.
Quorum Stockholders
SECTION 4. The holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of stock of the
Company, entitled to vote at a meeting, present in person or by proxy shall
constitute a quorum, but less than a quorum shall have power to adjourn.
Chairman, Secretary, Stockholders' Meeting
SECTION 5. The Chairman of the Board, or in his absence the Vice Chairman of the
Board, or in his absence the President shall preside over all meetings of
stockholders. In their absence one of the Vice Presidents shall preside over
such meetings. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees shall act as Secretary of
such meeting, if present. In his absence, the Chairman of the meeting may
appoint any person to act as Secretary of the meeting.
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Inspectors of Election
SECTION 6. At each meeting of stockholders at which votes are to be taken by
ballot there shall be at least two and not more than five inspectors of election
and of stockholders' votes, who shall be either designated prior to such meeting
by the Board of Trustees or, in the absence of such designation, appointed by
the Chairman of the meeting.
Stock Transfers
SECTION 7. The Board of Trustees may, in their discretion, appoint one or more
transfer agents, paying agents and/or registrars of the stock of the Company.
Registrars
Number of Board Members
Vacancies
Fees
SECTION 8. The affairs of the Company shall be managed under the direction
of a Board consisting of twelve Trustees, who shall be elected annually by the
stockholders by ballot and shall hold office until their successors are elected
and qualified. Vacancies in the Board of Trustees may be filled by the Board at
any meeting, but if the number of Trustees is increased or decreased by the
Board by an amendment of this section of the By-laws, such amendment shall
require the vote of a majority of the whole Board. Members of the Board of
Trustees shall be entitled to receive such reasonable fees or other forms of
compensation, on a per diem, annual or other basis, as may be fixed by
resolution of the Board of Trustees or the stockholders in respect of their
services as such, including attendance at meetings of the Board and its
committees; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed
as precluding any Trustee from serving the Company in any capacity other than as
a member of the Board or a committee thereof and receiving compensation for such
other services.
Board Meetings
Quorum
Participation by Conference Telephone
Action by Unanimous Written Consent
SECTION 9. Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held at the time and place
fixed by resolution of the Board or upon call of the Chairman of the Board, the
Vice Chairman of the Board, the President, or a Vice President or any two
Trustees. The Secretary of the Board or officer performing his duties shall give
24 hours' notice of all meetings of Trustees; provided that a meeting may be
held without notice immediately after the annual election of Trustees, and
notice need not be given of regular meetings held at times fixed by resolution
of the Board. Meetings may be held at any time without notice if all the
Trustees are present and none protests the lack of notice either prior to the
meeting or at its commencement, or if those not present waive notice either
before or after the meeting. Notice by mailing or telegraphing, or delivering by
hand, to the usual business address or residence of the Trustee not less than
the time above specified before the meeting shall be sufficient. A Majority of
the Trustees in office shall constitute a quorum, but less than such quorum
shall have power to adjourn. The Chairman of the Board or, in his absence the
Vice Chairman of the Board or, in his absence a Chairman pro tem elected by the
meeting from among the Trustees present shall preside at all meetings of the
Board. Any one or more members of the Board may participate in a special meeting
of the Board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications
equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other
at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in
person at such special meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken by
the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board consent in
writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action; provided,
however, that no action taken by the Board by unanimous written consent shall be
taken in lieu of a regular monthly meeting of the Board. Each resolution so
adopted and the written consents thereto by the members of the Board shall be
filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board.
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Election of Officers
SECTION 10. The Board of Trustees, as soon as may be after the election of
Trustees in each year, shall elect from their number a Chairman of the Board,
who shall be the chief executive officer of the Company, and shall elect a Vice
Chairman of the Board and a President. The Board shall also elect one or more
Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and may from time to time elect
such other officers as they may deem proper. Any two or more offices may be held
by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary.
Term of Office
Vacancies
SECTION 11. The term of office of all officers shall be until the next election
of Trustees and until their respective successors are chosen and qualify, but
any officer may be removed from office at any time by the Board of Trustees.
Vacancies among the officers may be filled by the Board of Trustees at any
meeting.
Duties of Executive Officers
SECTION 12. The Chairman of the Board and the President shall have such duties
as usually pertain to their respective offices, except as otherwise directed by
the Board of Trustees or the Executive Committee, and shall also have such
powers and duties as may from time to time be conferred upon them by the Board
of Trustees or the Executive Committee. The Vice Chairman of the Board shall
have such powers and duties as may from time to time be conferred upon him by
the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee or the Chairman of the Board. In
the absence or disability of the Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chairman of the
Board shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Chairman of the
Board. The Vice Presidents and the other officers of the Company shall have such
duties as usually pertain to their respective offices, except as otherwise
directed by the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, the Chairman of the
Board, the Vice Chairman of the Board or the President, and shall also have such
powers and duties as may from time to time be conferred upon them by the Board
of Trustees, the Executive Committee, the Chairman of the Board, the Vice
Chairman of the Board or the President.
Appointment Executive Committee
Executive Committee Quorum
Committee Meetings
Participation by Conference Telephone
Action by Unanimous Written Consent
SECTION 13. The Board of Trustees, as soon as may be after the election of
Trustees in each year, may by a resolution passed by a majority of the whole
Board, appoint an Executive Committee, to consist of the Chairman of the Board
(and in his absence the Vice Chairman of the Board) and three or more additional
Trustees as the Board may from time to time determine, which shall have and may
exercise during the intervals between the meetings of the Board all the powers
vested in the Board except that neither the Executive Committee nor any other
committee appointed pursuant to this section of the By-laws shall have authority
as to any of the following
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matters: the submission to stockholders of any action as to which stockholders'
authorization is required by law; the filling of vacancies on the Board or on
any committee thereof; the fixing of compensation of any Trustee for serving on
the Board or on any committee thereof; the amendment or repeal of these By-laws,
or the adoption of new By-laws; and the amendment or repeal of any resolution of
the Board which by its terms shall not be so amendable or repealable. The Board
shall have the power at any time to change the membership of such Executive
Committee and to fill vacancies in it. The Executive Committee may make rules
for the conduct of its business and may appoint such committees and assistants
as it may deem necessary. Four members of said Executive Committee shall
constitute a quorum. The Chairman of the Board or, in his absence a Chairman pro
tem elected by the meeting from among the members of the Executive Committee
present shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee. The Board may
designate one or more Trustees as alternate members of any committee appointed
pursuant to this section of the By-laws who may replace any absent member or
members at any meeting of such committee. The Board of Trustees may also from
time to time appoint other committees consisting of three or more Trustees with
such powers as may be granted to them by the Board of Trustees, subject to the
restrictions contained in this section of the By-laws. Any one or more members
of any committee appointed pursuant to this section may participate in any
meeting of such committee by means of a conference telephone or similar
communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to
hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute
presence in person at such meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken
by any committee appointed pursuant to this section may be taken without a
meeting if all members of such committee consent in writing to the adoption of a
resolution authorizing the action. Each resolution so adopted and the written
consents thereto by the members of such committee shall be filed with the
minutes of the proceedings of such committee.
Depositories
Signatures
SECTION 14. The Board of Trustees are authorized to select such depositories as
they shall deem proper for the funds of the Company. All checks and drafts
against such deposited funds shall be signed by such person or persons and in
such manner as may be specified by the Board of Trustees.
Indemnification of Trustees and Officers
SECTION 15. The Company shall fully indemnify in all circumstances to the extent
not prohibited by law any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to an
action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, including an investigative,
administrative or legislative proceeding, and including an action by or in the
right of the Company or any other corporation of any type or kind, domestic or
foreign, or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or
other enterprise, by reason of the fact that he, his testator or intestate, is
or was a Trustee or officer of the Company, or is or was serving at the request
of the Company any other corporation of any type or kind, domestic or foreign,
or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other
enterprise, as a director, officer or in any other capacity against any and all
judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement, and expenses,
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including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred as a result of or
in connection with any such action or proceeding or related appeal; provided,
however, that no indemnification shall be made to or on behalf of any Trustee,
director or officer if a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the
Trustee, director or officer establishes that his acts were committed in bad
faith or were the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and were material
to the cause of action so adjudicated, or that he personally gained in fact a
financial profit or other advantage to which he was not legally entitled; and,
except in the case of an action or proceeding specifically approved by the Board
of Trustees, the Company shall pay expenses incurred by or on behalf of such a
person in defending such a civil or criminal action or proceeding (including
appeals) in advance of the final disposition of such action or proceeding
promptly upon receipt by the Company, from time to time, of a written demand of
such person for such advancement, together with an undertaking by or on behalf
of such person to repay any expenses so advanced to the extent that the person
receiving the advancement is ultimately found not to be entitled to
indemnification for such expenses; and the right to indemnification and
advancement of defense expenses granted by or pursuant to this by-law (i) shall
not limit or exclude, but shall be in addition to, any other rights which may be
granted by or pursuant to any statute, certificate of incorporation, by-law,
resolution or agreement, (ii) shall be deemed to constitute contractual
obligations of the Company to any Trustee, director or officer who serves in
such capacity at any time while this by-law is in effect, (iii) are intended to
be retroactive and shall be available with respect to events occurring prior to
the adoption of this by-law and (iv) shall continue to exist after the repeal or
modification hereof with respect to events occurring prior thereto. It is the
intent of this by-law to require the Company to indemnify the persons referred
to herein for the aforementioned judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, in each and every circumstance in which
such indemnification could lawfully be permitted by an express provision of a
by-law, and the indemnification required by this by-law shall not be limited by
the absence of an express recital of such circumstances. The Company may, with
the approval of the Board of Trustees, enter into an agreement with any person
who is, or is about to become, a Trustee or officer of the Company, or who is
serving, or is about to serve, at the request of the Company, any other
corporation of any type or kind, domestic or foreign, or any partnership, joint
venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, as a director,
officer or in any other capacity, which agreement may provide for
indemnification of such person and advancement of defense expenses to such
person upon such terms, and to the extent, as may be permitted by law.
SECTION 16. Wherever the expression "Trustees" or "Board of Trustees" is
used in these By-laws the same shall be deemed to apply to the Directors or
Board of Directors, as the case may be, if the designation of those persons
constituting the governing board of this Company is changed from "Trustees" to
"Directors".
Amendment of By-laws
SECTION 17. Either the Board of Trustees or the stockholders may alter or
amend these By-laws at any meeting duly held as above provided, the notice of
which includes notice of the proposed amendment.
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EMERGENCY BY-LAWS
OF
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
As Amended
February 23, 1966
Effective May 16, 1966
SECTION 1. These Emergency By-laws may be declared effective by the Defense
Council of New York as constituted under the New York State Defense Emergency
Act in the event of attack and shall cease to be effective when the Council
declares the end of the period of attack.
SECTION 2. In the event of attack and until the Defense Council declares the end
of the period of attack the affairs of the Company shall be managed by such
Trustees theretofore elected as are available to act, and a majority of such
Trustees shall constitute a quorum. In the event that there are less than three
Trustees available to act, then and in that event the Board of Trustees shall
consist of such Trustees theretofore elected and available to act plus such
number of senior officers of the Company not theretofore elected as Trustees as
will make a Board of not less than three nor more than five members. The Board
as so constituted shall continue until such time as the Defense Council declares
the end of the period of attack and their successors are duly elected.
SECTION 3. The By-laws of the Company shall remain in effect during the period
of emergency to the extent that said By-laws are not inconsistent with these
Emergency By-laws.
CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC.
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Twelve Months Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)
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<CAPTION>
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Earnings
Net Income Available
for Common $688,285 $688,169 $694,479 $712,742 $700,615
Preferred
Dividends 35,565 5,916 ** 18,344 17,007 13,593
Federal Income
Tax 328,600 355,590 357,100 318,980 838,213
Federal Income Tax
Deferred 78,330 49,510 31,450 95,140 (428,008)
Investment Tax Credits
Deferred (9,310) (8,910) (8,830) (8,710) (37,380)
---------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------
Earnings Before Federal
Income Tax 1,121,470 1,090,275 1,092,543 1,135,159 1,087,033
Fixed Charges* 350,254 343,308 353,689 345,513 357,178
---------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------
Earnings Before Federal Income
Tax and Fixed Charges $1,471,724 $1,433,583 $1,446,232 $1,480,672 $1,444,211
---------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------
* Fixed Charges
Interest on
Long-Term Debt $287,842 $296,443 $306,109 $294,894 $305,879
Amort. of Debt Discount,
Premium and Expense 14,075 11,376 12,049 13,777 13,514
Interest on Component
of Rentals 19,383 18,157 18,448 18,442 17,720
Other Interest 28,954 17,332 17,083 18,400 20,065
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Total Fixed Charges $350,254 $343,308 $353,689 $345,513 $357,178
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Ratio of Earnings to 4.20 4.18 4.09 4.29 4.04
Fixed Charges
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** Reflects gain on refunding
of preferred stock
CONSOLIDATED EDISON OF NEW YORK, INC.
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Twelve Months Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Earnings
Net Income $ 723,850 $ 694,085 ** $ 712,823 $745,140 $711,843
Federal Income Tax 328,600 355,590 357,100 327,805 857,818
Federal Income Tax Deferred 78,330 49,510 31,450 95,140 (454,578)
Investment Tax Credits (9,310) (8,910) (8,830) (8,710) (37,159)
Deferred
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Earnings Before 1,121,470 1,090,275 1,092,543 1,159,375 1,077,924
Federal Income Tax
Fixed Charges* 350,254 343,308 353,689 345,513 340,344
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Earnings Before Federal Income
Tax
And Fixed Charges $1,471,724 $1,433,583 $1,446,232 $1,504,888 $1,418,268
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Fixed
Charges
Interest on $ 287,842 $296,443 $306,109 $294,894 $291,747
Long-Term Debt
Amortization of Debt Discount, 14,075 11,376 12,049 13,777 13,514
Premium and Expense
Interest on Component of 19,383 18,157 18,448 18,442 17,720
Rentals
Other 28,954 17,332 17,083 18,400 17,363
Interest
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fixed Charges $ 350,254 $343,308 $353,689 $345,513 $340,344
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed 4.20 4.18 4.09 4.36 4.17
Charges
</TABLE>
ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Twelve Months Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Earnings
Net Income $38,573 $46,303 $29,706 $44,968 $14,726
Federal Income Tax 22,769 24,294 22,316 22,836 38,064
State Income 373 392 368 2,041 2,037
Tax
---------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Total Earnings Before 61,715 70,989 52,390 69,845 54,827
Federal Income Tax
Fixed Charges* 33,907 31,660 32,970 34,468 32,871
---------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Total Earnings Before Federal Income
Tax
and Fixed $95,622 $102,649 $85,360 $104,313 $87,698
Charges
========== ========= ========== ========= ========
* Fixed
Charges
Interest on $26,620 $24,221 $23,216 $23,867 $26,326
Long-Term Debt
Amortization of Debt Discount, 1,394 1,462 1,521 1,138 1,208
Premium and Expense
Other 5,893 5,977 8,233 9,463 5,337
Interest
---------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Total Fixed Charges $33,907 $31,660 $32,970 $34,468 $32,871
========== ========= ========== ========= ========
Ratio of Earnings to 2.82 3.24 2.59 3.03 2.67
Fixed Charges
</TABLE>
Exhibit 21.1
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
Subsidiaries
1. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.("Con Edison of New York"), a
New York corporation, all of the common stock of which is owned by
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
("Con Edison").
2. Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.("O&R") , a New York corporation,
wholly-owned by Con Edison, and O&R's subsidiaries: Rockland Electric
Company, a New Jersey corporation, and Pike County Light & Power Company,
a Pennsylvania corporation, each of which is wholly-owned by O&R.
Neither Con Edison, Con Edison of New York nor O&R have any significant
subsidiaries other than as indicated above. Pursuant to Item 601(b) (21) of
Regulation S-K, the names of subsidiaries, which considered in the aggregate as
a single subsidiary, would not constitute a "significant subsidiary" (as defined
under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X) as of December 31, 1999 have been omitted.
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Accountants
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated February
17, 2000 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules
included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Consolidated Edison,
Inc. (New York) ("Con Edison") in: (i) the Registration Statement on Form S-3
(No. 333-69013) relating to the Con Edison Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and
Cash Payment Plan; (ii) the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No.
333-04463-99) relating to the Con Edison 1996 Stock Option Plan; (iii) the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-48475) relating to The Consolidated
Edison Discount Stock Purchase Plan; and (iv) the Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (No. 333-31390) of subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (New York),
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Delaware).
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 28, 2000
Exhibit 23.2
Consent of Independent Accountants
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-90385) of Consolidated Edison Company of New
York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") of our report dated February 17, 2000
relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which
appears in this Form 10-K.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 28, 2000
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd day
of March, 2000.
Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd
day of March, 2000.
George Campbell, Jr.
George Campbell, Jr.
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd day
of March, 2000.
E. Virgil Conway
E. Virgil Conway
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 24th day
of March, 2000.
Gordon J. Davis
Gordon J. Davis
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 28th
day of March, 2000.
Ruth M. Davis
Ruth M. Davis
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 27th
day of March, 2000.
Michael J. Del Giudice
Michael J. Del Giudice
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd day
of March, 2000.
Joan S. Freilich
Joan S. Freilich
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 27th day
of March, 2000.
Ellen V. Futter
Ellen V. Futter
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd
day of March, 2000.
Sally Hernandez-Pinero
Sally Hernandez-Pinero
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 26th day
of March, 2000.
Peter W. Likins
Peter W. Likins
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 28th day
of March, 2000.
Eugene R. McGrath
Eugene R. McGrath
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 28th day
of March, 2000.
Hyman Schoenblum
Hyman Schoenblum
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 24th day
of March, 2000.
Robert G. Schwartz
Robert G. Schwartz
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd day
of March, 2000.
Richard A. Voell
Richard A. Voell
<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS Consolidated Edison ("Con Edison"), Consolidated Edison Company of
New York, Inc. ("Con Edison of New York") and Orange and Rockland Utilities,
Inc. ("O&R") each intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form
10-K") with any and all exhibits and other documents having relation thereto, as
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Act and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned, in his or her capacity as
a director and/or officer, as the case may be, of one or more of Con Edison, Con
Edison of New York and O&R, as the case may be, does hereby constitute and
appoint Joan S. Freilich, Hyman Schoenblum and Peter A. Irwin, and, and each of
them severally, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power to act
with or without the others and with full power of substitution and
resubstitution, to execute in his or her name, place and stead, the Form 10-K
for the company or companies as to which the undersigned serves in such
capacity, and any and all amendments thereto, and all instruments necessary or
incidental in connection therewith, and to file or cause to be filed the same
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of said attorneys shall have
full power and authority to do and perform, in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned, in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, or their or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument this 23rd day
of March, 2000.
Stephen R. Volk
Stephen R. Volk
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