NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM
U-1/A, 1996-01-29
ELECTRIC SERVICES
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                                                 File No. 70-8783


                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       Washington, DC 20549



                        AMENDMENT NO. 1 

                               TO
                                
                            FORM U-1


                    APPLICATION/DECLARATION


                              UNDER


          THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935





                   NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM

                               and

               NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC.

             (Name of company filing this statement)



       25 Research Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts 01582

             (Address of principal executive offices)




                   NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM

    (Name of top registered holding company parent in system)






Michael E. Jesanis                      Robert King Wulff
Treasurer                               Corporation Counsel
25 Research Drive                            25 Research Drive
Westborough, Massachusetts 01582   Westborough, Massachusetts 01582


           (Names and addresses of agents for service)

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Item 6(a) is hereby amended by supplying the following Exhibits:

       G-1  Financial Data Schedule for NEERI

       G-2  Financial Data Schedule for NEES (Parent Company Only)

       G-3  Financial Data Schedule for NEES (Consolidated)

       
Item 6(b) is hereby amended by supplying the following Financial Statements

       1-A  Balance Sheet of NEES at September 30, 1995, Actual and Pro
            Forma (Parent Company Only)

       1-B  Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for NEES for twelve
            months ended September 30, 1995, Actual and Pro Forma (Parent
            Company Only)

       2-A  Consolidated Balance Sheet of NEES at September 30, 1995,
            Actual and Pro Forma

       2-B  Statement of Consolidated Income for NEES for twelve months
            ended September 30, 1995, Actual and Pro Forma

       3-A  Balance Sheet of NEERI at September 30, 1995, Actual and Pro
            Forma

       3-B  Statement of Loss and Retained Deficit for NEERI for twelve
            months ended September 30, 1995, Actual and Pro-Forma

        


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                            SIGNATURE


  Pursuant to the requirements of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of
1935, the undersigned companies have duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to their
Application/Declaration on Form U-1 (Commission's File No. 70-8783) to be
signed on their behalf, as indicated by the undersigned officers thereunto duly
authorized by such companies.

                            NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM


                            s/Michael E. Jesanis
                            _____________________________________
                            Michael E. Jesanis, Treasurer




                            NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC.


                            s/John G. Cochrane
                            _____________________________________
                            John G. Cochrane, Treasurer



Dated:  January 29, 1996







The name "New England Electric System" means the trustee or trustees for the
time being (as trustee or trustees but not personally) under an agreement and
declaration of trust dated January 2, 1926, as amended, which is hereby
referred to, and a copy of which as amended has been filed with the Secretary of
the Commonwealth.  Any agreement, obligation or liability made, entered into or
incurred by or on behalf of New England Electric System binds only its trust
estate, and no shareholder, director, trustee, officer or agent thereof assumed
or shall be held to any liability therefore.




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                          EXHIBIT INDEX



EXHIBIT NO.    DESCRIPTION                     PAGE
- -----------    -----------                     ----

B              Form of Subordinated Note       Previously filed

F              Opinion of Counsel              To be filed by
                                               amendment

G-1            Financial Data Schedule         Filed herewith
               for NEERI

G-2            Financial Data Schedule         Filed herewith
               for NEES (Parent Company Only)

G-3            Financial Data Schedule         Filed herewith
               for NEES (Consolidated)

H              Proposed Form of Notice         Previously filed


                   FINANCIAL STATEMENT INDEX

FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
NO.            DESCRIPTION                     PAGE
- ---------      -----------                     ----

1-A            Balance Sheet of NEES at        Filed herewith
               September 30, 1995, Actual
               and Pro Forma (Parent Company Only)

1-B            Statement of Income and Retained     Filed herewith
               Earnings for NEES for twelve months
               ended September 30, 1995, Actual
               and Pro Forma (Parent Company Only)

2-A            Consolidated Balance Sheet of NEES   Filed herewith
               at September 30, 1995, Actual
               and Pro Forma

2-B            Statement of Consolidated Income     Filed herewith
               for NEES for twelve months
               ended September 30, 1995,
               Actual and Pro Forma

3-A            Balance Sheet of NEERI at       Filed herewith
               September 30, 1995, Actual and
               Pro Forma

3-B            Statement of Loss and Retained  Filed herewith
               Deficit for NEERI for twelve months
               ended September 30, 1995, Actual and
               Pro Forma



WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE>     OPUR1
<LEGEND>                              THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
                                      THE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME, RETAINED EARNINGS
                                      AND CASH FLOWS OF NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC., AND IS
                                      QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                                                                   <C>          <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                             12-MOS        12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                    DEC-31-1995   DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                         SEP-30-1995   SEP-30-1995
<BOOK-VALUE>                            PER-BOOK     PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT>                      0             0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST>                1,000        61,000
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS>                       828           828
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES>                             226   <F1>                 226   <F1>
<OTHER-ASSETS>                                         0            0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                     2,054       62,054
<COMMON>                                                            1             1
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN>                              0       30,000
<RETAINED-EARNINGS>                              (1,271)      (1,271)
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ>                     1,704   <F2>              31,704   <F2>
                                  0            0
                                            0            0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET>                                   0            0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES>                                     0            0
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE>                              0       30,000
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS>                         0            0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT>                          0            0
                              0            0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS>                            0            0
<LEASES-CURRENT>                                       0            0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB>                       350          350
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB>                      2,054       62,054
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE>                              0            0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE>                                   0            0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES>                             0            0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES>                             0            0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS>                                0            0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET>                               (1,025)           25
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN>                   (1,025)           25
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               0        3,000
<NET-INCOME>                                     (1,025)      (2,975)
                            0            0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM>                          0            0
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS>                               0            0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS>                              0            0
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS>                                 0            0
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                          0   <F3>                   0   <F3>
<EPS-DILUTED>                                          0   <F3>                   0   <F3>
<FN>
<F1> Total deferred charges includes other assets.
<F2> Total common stockholders equity includes subordinated notes payable to
the parent.
<F3> Per share data is not relevant because the Company's common stock is
wholly-owned by New England Electric System.
</FN>
        

WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE>                             OPUR1
<LEGEND>                              THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
                                      FROM THE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME, RETAINED
                                      EARNINGS AND CASH FLOWS OF THE NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM (PARENT
                                      COMPANY), AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
                                      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
<MULTIPLIER>                          1,000
       
<S>                                                                                   <C>          <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                             12-MOS        12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                    DEC-31-1995   DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                         SEP-30-1995   SEP-30-1995
<BOOK-VALUE>                            PER-BOOK     PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT>                      0             0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST>            1,619,835     1,649,835
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS>                    42,423        12,423
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES>                   2,281         2,281
<OTHER-ASSETS>                                 0             0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                         1,664,539     1,664,539
<COMMON>                                                64,969       64,969
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN>                736,567       736,567
<RETAINED-EARNINGS>                      820,090       820,090
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ>         1,621,626     1,621,626
                          0             0
                                    0             0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET>                           0             0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES>                             0             0
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE>                      0             0
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS>                 0             0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT>                  0             0
                      0             0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS>                    0             0
<LEASES-CURRENT>                               0             0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB>            42,913        42,913
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB>          1,664,539     1,664,539
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE>                      0             0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE>                           0             0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES>                     0             0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES>                     0             0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS>                        0             0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET>                       192,990       192,990
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN>           192,990       192,990
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE>                     259           259
<NET-INCOME>                             192,731       192,731
                    0             0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM>            192,731       192,731
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS>                 151,326       151,326
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS>                      0             0
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS>                         0             0
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                  0             0
<EPS-DILUTED>                                  0             0
        


<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE>     OPUR1
<LEGEND> THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
         FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED CONSOLIDATED
         STATEMENTS OF INCOME, RETAINED EARNINGS AND CASH FLOWS OF NEW
         ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
         REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
<MULTIPLIER>  1,000
       
<S>                                                             <C>             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                  12-MOS        12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                         DEC-31-1995   DEC-31-1994
<PERIOD-END>                              SEP-30-1995   SEP-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE>                                 PER-BOOK     PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT>                   3,834,159     3,834,159
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST>                   385,374       415,374
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS>                        501,419       501,419
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES>                      426,849    <F1>               426,849   <F1>
<OTHER-ASSETS>                                      0             0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                              5,147,801     5,177,801
<COMMON>                                                     64,970          64,970
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN>                     736,823       736,823
<RETAINED-EARNINGS>                           820,090       820,090
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ>              1,620,367    <F4>             1,620,367   <F4>
                               0             0
                                   147,016    <F2>               147,016   <F2>
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET>                        1,639,356     1,669,356
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES>                            192,600    <F3>               192,600   <F3>
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE>                           0             0
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS>                      0             0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT>                  22,520        22,520
                           0             0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS>                         0             0
<LEASES-CURRENT>                                    0             0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB>              1,525,942     1,525,942
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB>               5,147,801     5,177,801
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE>                   2,248,401     2,248,401
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE>                          117,670       116,620
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES>                  1,832,580     1,832,580
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES>                  1,950,250     1,949,200
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS>                       298,151       299,201
<OTHER-INCOME-NET>                             17,752        17,752
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN>                315,903       316,953
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE>                      106,751       109,751
<NET-INCOME>                                  192,731       190,781
                     8,689    <F2>                 8,689   <F2>
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM>                 192,731       190,781
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS>                      151,326       151,326
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS>                     105,284       108,284
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS>                        401,167       399,217
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      $2.97         $2.94
<EPS-DILUTED>                                      $2.97         $2.94
<FN>
<F1> Total deferred charges includes other assets and accrued Yankee Atomic
costs.
<F2> Preferred stock reflects preferred stock of subsidiaries.  Preferred stock
dividends reflect preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries.
<F3> Short-term notes includes commercial paper obligations and notes payable
to banks.
<F4> Total common stockholders equity is reflected net of treasury stock at
cost.
</FN>
        


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<TABLE>

                                                    Financial Statement 1-A
                                                                Page 1 of 2

                        NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM
                           (Parent Company Only)
                               Balance Sheet
                           At September 30, 1995
                          (Actual and Pro Forma)
                                (Unaudited)

                                  ASSETS
                                  ------
<CAPTION>
                                                 ActualAdjustments Pro Forma
                                                 ----------------- ---------
                                                       (In Thousands)
<S>                                               <C>      <C>        <C>
Investments:
 Common stocks of subsidiaries, at equity       $1,564,667 $ 30,000$1,594,667
 Notes of subsidiaries                              52,842             52,842
 Other investments                                   2,326              2,326
                                                ---------- ------------------
      Total investments                          1,619,835   30,000 1,649,835
                                                ---------- ------------------

Current assets:
 Cash                                                   16      (16)
 Temporary cash investments - subsidiary companies  33,875  (29,984)    3,891
 Interest and dividends receivable of subsidiaries   8,454              8,454
 Other current assets                                   78                 78
                                                ---------- ------------------
      Total current assets                          42,423  (30,000)   12,423
                                                ---------- ------------------
Deferred federal income taxes                        2,281              2,281
                                                ---------- ------------------
                                                $1,664,539 $    -0-$1,664,539
                                                ========== ==================

                      CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
                      ------------------------------

Common share equity:
 Common shares, par value $1 per share:
   Authorized - 150,000,000 shares
   Issued     -  64,969,652 shares              $   64,969         $   64,969
 Paid-in capital                                   736,567            736,567
 Retained earnings (including $588,695,000 of
   undistributed subsidiary earnings)              820,090            820,090
                                                -----------------------------
      Total common share equity                  1,621,626          1,621,626
                                                -----------------------------


Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable (including $33,000 to subsidiaries)           701                 701
 Other accrued expenses                              1,430              1,430
 Dividends payable                                  34,843             34,843
                                                ---------- ------------------
      Total current liabilities                     36,974             36,974
                                                ---------- ------------------
deferred credits                                     5,939              5,939
                                                ---------- ------------------
                                                $1,664,539 $    -0-$1,664,539
                                                ========== ==================
</TABLE>
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                                          Financial Statement 1-A
                                                      Page 2 of 2


                   NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM
                      (Parent Company Only)


   The pro forma adjustments to show the estimated effect of the proposed
transactions on the foregoing Balance Sheet at September 30, 1995 are as
follows:


Debit  - Common stocks of subsidiaries at equity    $30,000,000

Credit - Cash                                      $     16,000
        Temporary cash investments - subsidiary
        companies                                   $29,984,000


   To reflect a capital contribution to New England Electric Resources, Inc.
through the utilization of cash and temporary cash investments of subsidiaries.

    


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                                          Financial Statement 1-B
                                                      Page 1 of 1


                   NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM
                      (Parent Company Only)
                       Statement of Income
              Twelve Months Ended September 30, 1995
                           (Unaudited)

                                                      (In Thousands)

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries                           $ 195,852
Interest income - subsidiaries                                     479
                                                             ---------
      Total income from subsidiaries                           196,331
Other income                                                        67
                                                             ---------
      Total income                                             196,398

Corporate and fiscal expenses (includes $1,752,000 
 for cost of services billed by an affiliated company)           3,054
Federal income taxes                                               354
                                                             ---------
      Income before interest                                   192,990
Interest                                                           259
                                                             ---------
      Net income                                             $ 192,731
                                                             =========



                  Statement of Retained Earnings


Retained earnings at beginning of period                     $ 778,685
Net income                                                     192,731
Dividends declared on common shares                           (151,326)
                                                             ---------
Retained earnings at end of period                           $ 820,090
                                                             =========



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                                                    Financial Statement 2-A
                                                                Page 1 of 2

               NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        Consolidated Balance Sheet
                           At September 30, 1995
                          (Actual and Pro Forma)
                                (Unaudited)

                                  ASSETS
                                  ------
<CAPTION>
                                                  ActualAdjustments Pro Forma
                                                  ----------------- ---------
                                                      (In Thousands)
<S>                                                <C>      <C>           <C>
Utility plant, at original cost                 $ 5,240,449          $5,240,449
 Less accumulated provisions for
  depreciation and amortization                   1,701,562          1,701,562
                                                ----------- ------------------
                                                  3,538,887         3,538,887
Net investment in Seabrook 1 under 
 rate settlement                                     19,012            19,012
Construction work in progress                       276,260           276,260
                                                ----------- ------------------
     Net utility plant                            3,834,159         3,834,159
                                                ----------- ------------------
Oil and gas properties, at full cost              1,260,927         1,260,927
  Less accumulated provision for amortization     1,018,531         1,018,531
                                                ----------- ------------------
     Net oil and gas properties                     242,396           242,396
                                                ----------- ------------------
Investments:
 Nuclear power companies, at equity                  47,080            47,080
 Other subsidiaries, at equity                       40,790 $ 30,000   70,790
 Other investments, at cost                          55,108            55,108
                                                ----------- ------------------
      Total investments                             142,978   30,000  172,978
                                                ----------- ------------------
Current assets:
 Cash                                                 7,795             7,795
 Accounts receivable, less reserves of $18,910,000  268,548           268,548
 Unbilled revenues                                   47,300            47,300
 Fuel, materials and supplies, at average cost       99,269            99,269
 Prepaid and other current assets                    78,507            78,507
                                                ----------- ------------------
      Total current assets                          501,419           501,419
                                                ----------- ------------------
Accrued Yankee Atomic costs                         104,257           104,257
Deferred charges and other assets                   322,592           322,592
                                                ----------- ------------------
                                                $ 5,147,801 $ 30,000$5,177,801
                                                =========== ==================
                      CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
                      ------------------------------
Capitalization:
 Common share equity:
   Common shares, par value $1 per share:
     Authorized - 150,000,000 shares
     Issued -      64,969,652 shares            $    64,970         $   64,970
 Paid-in capital                                    736,823           736,823
 Retained earnings                                  820,090           820,090
                                                ----------- ------------------
                                                  1,621,883         1,621,883
 Less 45,196 shares of treasury stock, at cost        1,516             1,516
                                                ----------- ------------------
      Total common share equity                   1,620,367         1,620,367

 Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries     49,620            49,620
 Cumulative preferred stock of subsidiaries         147,016           147,016
 Long-term debt                                   1,639,356 $ 30,0001,669,356
                                                ----------- ------------------
      Total capitalization                        3,456,359   30,0003,486,359
                                                ----------- ------------------
Current liabilities:
 Long-term debt due within one year                  22,520            22,520
 Short-term debt                                    192,600           192,600
 Accounts payable                                   141,414           141,414
 Accrued taxes                                       25,731            25,731
 Accrued interest                                    23,469            23,469
 Dividends payable                                   39,262            39,262
 Other current liabilities                           92,562            92,562
                                                ----------- ------------------
      Total current liabilities                     537,558           537,558
                                                ----------- ------------------
Deferred federal and state income taxes             765,366           765,366
Unamortized investment tax credits                   92,910            92,910
Accrued Yankee Atomic costs                         104,257           104,257
Other reserves and deferred credits                 191,351           191,351
                                                ----------- ------------------
                                                $ 5,147,801 $ 30,000$5,177,801
                                                =========== ==================
</TABLE>
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                                          Financial Statement 2-A
                                                      Page 2 of 2


           NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND SUBSIDIARIES


   The pro forma adjustments to show the estimated effect of the proposed
transaction on the foregoing consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 1995
are as follows:


     Debit  - Cash                                   $30,000,000


     Credit - Long-term debt                         $30,000,000


   To reflect the receipt of cash through the issuance of long-term debt by a
wholly-owned subsidiary.


     Debit  - Other subsidiaries, at equity          $30,000,000


     Credit - Cash                                   $30,000,000


   To reflect the use of proceeds from the above issuance of long-term notes to
fund a proposed investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary.





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<TABLE>
                                                    Financial Statement 2-B
                                                                Page 1 of 2

               NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     Statement of Consolidated Income
                  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 1995
                          (Actual and Pro Forma)
                                (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                                               Actual AdjustmentsPro Forma
                                               ------ --------------------
                                                              (In Thousands)
<S>                                                 <C>     <C>         <C>
Operating revenue                            $2,248,401          $2,248,401
                                             ---------- -------  ----------
Operating expenses:
  Fuel for generation                           221,209             221,209
  Purchased electric energy                     554,381             554,381
  Other operation                               506,576             506,576
  Maintenance                                   154,850             154,850
  Depreciation and amortization                 269,265             269,265
  Taxes, other than income taxes                126,299             126,299
  Income taxes                                  117,670 $(1,050)    116,620
                                             ---------- -------  ----------
      Total operating expenses                1,950,250  (1,050)  1,949,200
                                             ---------- -------  ----------
      Operating income                          298,151   1,050     299,201

Other income:
  Allowance for equity funds used during 
   construction                                  10,690              10,690
  Equity in income of generating companies        9,728               9,728
  Other income (expense) - net                   (2,666)             (2,666)
                                             ---------- -------  ----------
      Operating and other income                315,903   1,050     316,953
                                             ---------- -------  ----------

Interest:
  Interest on long-term debt                    105,284   3,000     108,284
  Other interest                                 14,961              14,961
  Allowance for borrowed funds used during
   construction                                 (13,494)            (13,494)
                                             ---------- -------  ----------
      Total interest                            106,751   3,000     109,751
                                             ---------- -------  ----------

Income after interest                           209,152  (1,950)    207,202

Preferred dividends of subsidiaries               8,689               8,689
Minority interests                                7,732               7,732
                                             ---------- -------  ----------

      Net income                             $  192,731 $(1,950)$   190,781
                                             ========== =======  ==========

Average common shares                        64,955,646          64,955,646

Net income per common share                       $2.97  $(0.03)      $2.94


                      Statement of Retained Earnings
                          (Actual and Pro Forma)

Retained earnings at beginning of period     $  778,685          $  778,685
Net income                                      192,731 $(1,950)    190,781
Dividends declared on common shares            (151,326)           (151,326)
                                             ---------- -------  ----------
Retained earnings at end of period           $  820,090 $(1,950) $  818,140
                                             ========== =======  ==========
</TABLE>

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                                          Financial Statement 2-B
                                                      Page 2 of 2


           NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND SUBSIDIARIES


      The pro forma adjustments to show the estimated effect of the proposed
transaction on the foregoing consolidated Income Statement for the twelve
months ended September 30, 1995 are as follows:



     Debit  - Interest on long-term debt               $3,000,000


     Amount calculated on $30,000,000 principal amount of New Note issue at an
assumed interest rate of 10 percent.


     Credit - Income taxes                             $1,050,000


   To reflect the federal income tax effect as a result of the above adjustment
to interest expense.



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                                                    Financial Statement 3-A
                                                                Page 1 of 2


                   NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC.
                               Balance Sheet
                           At September 30, 1995
                          (Actual and Pro Forma)
                                (Unaudited)

                                  ASSETS
                                  ------
<CAPTION>
                                                   ActualAdjustmentsPro Forma
                                                   --------------------------
                                                         (In Thousands)
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>        <C>
Investments:
 Common stock of subsidiary, at equity                     $ 60,000 $ 60,000
 Other investments, at cost                       $ 1,000              1,000
                                                  -------  -------- --------
     Total                                          1,000    60,000   61,000
                                                  -------  -------- --------

Current assets:
 Cash                                                 171                171
 Accounts receivable                                  299                299
 Tax benefit receivable                               358                358
                                                  -------  -------- --------
     Total current assets                             828                828
                                                  -------  -------- --------

Deferred charges and other assets                     226                226
                                                  -------  -------- --------
                                                  $ 2,054  $ 60,000 $ 62,054
                                                  =======  ======== ========

                PARENT COMPANY'S INVESTMENT AND LIABILITIES
                -------------------------------------------

 Common stock, par value $1 per share             $     1           $      1
 Subordinated notes payable to parent               2,974              2,974
 Other paid-in capital                                     $ 30,000   30,000
 Retained deficit                                  (1,271)            (1,271)
                                                  -------  -------- --------
     Total                                          1,704    30,000   31,704

 Long-term notes                                             30,000   30,000
                                                  -------  -------- --------
     Total capitalization                           1,704    60,000   61,704
                                                  -------  -------- --------

Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable to associated companies              36                 36
 Accounts payable                                      15                 15
                                                  -------  -------- --------
     Total current liabilities                         51                 51
                                                  -------  -------- --------
Deferred income taxes                                 299                299
                                                  -------  -------- --------
                                                  $ 2,054  $ 60,000 $ 62,054
                                                  =======  ======== ========
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                                          Financial Statement 3-A
                                                      Page 2 of 2


               NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC.


  The pro forma adjustments to show the estimated effect of the proposed
transactions on the foregoing Balance Sheet at September 30, 1995 are as
follows:


  Debit  - Cash                                                $30,000,000
  Credit - Other paid-in capital                               $30,000,000


     To reflect the receipt of a capital contribution from New England Electric
System.


  Debit  - Cash                                                $30,000,000
  Credit - Long-term notes                                     $30,000,000


  To reflect the receipt of cash through the issuance of long-term notes by
the wholly-owned subsidiary.


  Debit  - Common stock of subsidiary, at equity               $60,000,000
  Credit - Cash                                                $60,000,000


  To reflect the use of the above capital contribution and proceeds from the
issuance of long-term notes to fund a proposed investment in a wholly-owned
subsidiary.





Note:  The pro forma financials assume $30 million capital contribution from
New England Electric System to New England Electric Resources, Inc. and $30
million non-recourse debt financing from third parties to a wholly-owned
subsidiary of New England Electric Resources, Inc.



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                                                Financial Statement 3-B
                                                            Page 1 of 2


                 NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC.
                Statement of Loss and Retained Deficit
                Twelve Months Ended September 30, 1995
                        (Actual and Pro Forma)
                              (Unaudited)
                                                                        
<CAPTION>
                                            Actual  Adjustments     Pro Forma
                                            ------  -----------     ---------
                                                        (In Thousands)
<S>                                                  <C>        <C>      <C>
Services rendered to nonassociated companies     $   110             $   110
Miscellaneous loss                                  (250)               (250)
                                                 -------    -------  -------
       Total income                                 (140)               (140)
                                                 -------    -------  -------

Outside services employed                          1,559               1,559
Interest on long-term notes                                 $ 3,000    3,000
Income taxes                                        (674)             (1,050)        (1,724)
                                                 -------    -------  -------
       Total expense                                 885      1,950    2,835
                                                 -------    -------  -------
       Net loss                                  $(1,025)   $(1,950) $(2,975)
                                                 =======    =======  =======

Retained deficit at beginning of period          $  (246)            $  (246)
                                                 -------    -------  -------
Retained deficit at end of period                $(1,271)   $(1,950) $(3,221)
                                                 =======    =======  =======
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                                          Financial Statement 3-B
                                                      Page 2 of 2


               NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RESOURCES, INC.


   The pro forma adjustments to show the estimated effect of the proposed
transactions as applied to the foregoing Statement of Loss and Retained Deficit
for the twelve months ended September 30, 1995 are as follows:

      Debit  - Interest on long-term notes               $3,000,000


   Amount calculated on $30,000,000 principal amount of New Note issue at
assumed interest rate of 10 percent.


      Credit - Income taxes                              $1,050,000


   To reflect the federal income tax effect as a result of the above
adjustment to interest expense.




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