ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP
10-Q, 2000-11-13
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		UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
			     Washington, D.C. 20549


				    FORM 10-Q


	  [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
	       OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


	       For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000


				       OR


	  [ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
	       OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


	       Exact name of Registrants as specified in
	       their charters, State of Incorporation,       IRS Employer
Commission     address of principal executive offices and    Identification
File Number    Registrants' telephone number                 Number
-----------    ------------------------------------------    --------------
33-87902       ESI Tractebel Funding Corp.                   04-3255377
	       (a Delaware corporation)
33-87902-02    Northeast Energy Associates,                  04-2955642
	       A Limited Partnership
	       (a Massachusetts limited partnership)
33-87902-01    North Jersey Energy Associates,               04-2955646
	       A Limited Partnership
	       (a New Jersey limited partnership)
333-52397      ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.               65-0827005
	       (a Delaware corporation)
333-52397-01   Northeast Energy, LP                          65-0811248
	       (a Delaware limited partnership)
	       ------------------------------------------
	       c/o FPL Energy, LLC
	       700 Universe Boulevard
	       Juno Beach, Florida 33408-2683
	       (561) 691-7171


Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have 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 and (2) have been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  X        No ___


		     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

As of September 30, 2000, there were issued and outstanding 10,000 shares of
ESI Tractebel Funding Corp.'s common stock.

As of September 30, 2000, there were issued 20 shares of ESI Tractebel
Acquisition Corp.'s common stock.


		      ----------------------------------

This combined Form 10-Q represents separate filings by ESI Tractebel Funding
Corp., Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, North Jersey
Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.
and Northeast Energy, LP. Information contained herein relating to an
individual registrant is filed by that registrant on its own behalf. Each
registrant makes representations only as to itself and makes no
representations whatsoever as to any other registrant.


    SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
			   REFORM ACT OF 1995

In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Reform Act), ESI Tractebel Funding Corp.
(Funding Corp.), Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (NEA)
and North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (NJEA)
(collectively, the Partnerships), ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.
(Acquisition Corp.) and Northeast Energy, LP (NE LP) (all five entities
collectively, the Registrants) are hereby filing cautionary statements
identifying important factors that could cause the Registrants' actual
results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking
statements (as such term is defined in the Reform Act) made by or on behalf
of the Registrants in this combined Form 10-Q, in presentations, in response
to questions or otherwise. Any statements that express, or involve
discussions as to expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or
future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of
words or phrases such as will likely result, are expected to, will continue,
is anticipated, estimated, projection, outlook) are not statements of
historical facts and may be forward-looking. Forward-looking statements
involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties. Accordingly, any such
statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are
accompanied by, the following important factors that could cause the
Registrants' actual results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Registrants.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such
statement is made, and the Registrants undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date
on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not
possible for management to predict all of such factors, nor can it assess
the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any
factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

Some important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ
materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include
changes in laws or regulations, changing governmental policies and
regulatory actions, including those of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as
amended, acquisition, disposal, depreciation and amortization of assets and
facilities, operation and construction of plant facilities, recovery of fuel
and purchased power costs, and present or prospective competition.

The business and profitability of the Registrants are also influenced by
economic and geographic factors including political and economic risks,
changes in and compliance with environmental and safety laws and policies,
weather conditions, population growth rates and demographic patterns,
competition for retail and wholesale customers, availability, pricing and
transportation of fuel and other energy commodities, market demand for
energy from plants or facilities, changes in tax rates or policies or in
rates of inflation or in accounting standards, unanticipated delays or
changes in costs for capital projects, unanticipated changes in operating
expenses and capital expenditures, capital market conditions, competition
for new energy development opportunities and legal and administrative
proceedings (whether civil, such as environmental, or criminal) and
settlements.

All such factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties which may
materially affect actual results, and are beyond the control of the
Registrants.



			PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

	   NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
		       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
			  (Thousands of Dollars)
			       (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
										       September 30,  December 31,
											   2000           1999
<S>                                                                                    <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents ........................................................   $   42,037      $   33,085
  Accounts receivable ..............................................................       45,026          32,332
  Due from related party ...........................................................            -             152
  Spare parts inventories ..........................................................       10,953           9,977
  Fuel inventories .................................................................        7,782           4,361
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets ........................................        1,508             335
    Total current assets ...........................................................      107,306          80,242

Non-current assets:
  Deferred debt issuance costs (net of accumulated amortization of $1,653 and
    $1,179, respectively) ..........................................................        5,307           5,781
  Cogeneration facilities and carbon dioxide facility (net of accumulated
    depreciation of $59,198 and $42,807, respectively) .............................      454,688         470,851
  Power purchase agreements (net of accumulated amortization of $139,138
    and $99,811, respectively) .....................................................      749,618         788,945
  Other assets .....................................................................           76              39
    Total non-current assets .......................................................    1,209,689       1,265,616

TOTAL ASSETS .......................................................................   $1,316,995      $1,345,858


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of notes payable - the Funding Corp. .............................   $   23,247      $   26,333
  Accounts payable .................................................................       18,495          16,745
  Accrued interest payable .........................................................       14,613               -
  Due to related parties ...........................................................        6,150           1,306
  Other accrued expenses ...........................................................       10,890           6,974
    Total current liabilities ......................................................       73,395          51,358

Non-current liabilities:
  Deferred credit - fuel contracts .................................................      276,946         292,581
  Notes payable - the Funding Corp. ................................................      408,800         418,880
  Note payable - the Acquisition Corp. .............................................      220,000         220,000
  Amounts due utilities for energy bank balances ...................................      164,270         168,885
    Total non-current liabilities ..................................................    1,070,016       1,100,346

Partners' equity:
  General partners .................................................................        3,472           3,882
  Limited partners .................................................................      170,112         190,272
    Total partners' equity .........................................................      173,584         194,154

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY .............................................   $1,316,995      $1,345,858

</TABLE>


This report should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements herein and the Notes to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements appearing in the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (1999 Form 10-K) for NE LP.


	   NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
		  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
			 (Thousands of Dollars)
			       (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
					     Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,
						     2000        1999                2000         1999
<S>                                                <C>         <C>                 <C>          <C>
REVENUES ..................................        $90,937     $88,305             $255,988     $257,816

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Fuel ....................................         39,603      32,841              111,293       96,664
  Operations and maintenance ..............          2,507       3,506                9,935       10,639
  Depreciation and amortization ...........         18,564      18,269               55,705       54,811
  General and administrative ..............          2,080       2,059                6,360        6,551
    Total costs and expenses ..............         62,754      56,675              183,293      168,665

OPERATING INCOME ..........................         28,183      31,630               72,695       89,151

OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
  Amortization of debt issue costs ........            161         157                  477          474
  Interest expense ........................         19,035      19,573               57,568       59,185
  Interest income .........................           (472)       (394)              (1,824)      (1,501)
    Total other expense - net .............         18,724      19,336               56,221       58,158

NET INCOME ................................        $ 9,459     $12,294             $ 16,474     $ 30,993

</TABLE>


This report should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements herein and the Notes to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements appearing in the 1999 Form 10-K for NE LP.


	   NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
		  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
			 (Thousands of Dollars)
			      (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
										       Nine Months Ended September 30,
											      2000         1999
<S>                                                                                         <C>          <C>
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES .............................................     $ 59,427     $ 55,761

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures ................................................................         (266)        (103)
    Net cash used in investing activities .............................................         (266)        (103)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payment on the Funding Corp. notes ........................................      (13,166)     (11,755)
  Distributions to partners ...........................................................      (37,043)     (35,323)
    Net cash used in financing activities .............................................      (50,209)     (47,078)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents .............................................        8,952        8,580
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ......................................       33,085       36,038
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ............................................     $ 42,037     $ 44,618

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid for interest ..............................................................     $ 29,780     $ 30,933


</TABLE>


This report should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements herein and the Notes to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements appearing in the 1999 Form 10-K for NE LP.


	   NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
	    NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
			    COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
			     (Thousands of Dollars)
				  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
											 September 30,  December 31,
											     2000           1999
<S>                                                                                       <C>           <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents .........................................................     $   40,950    $   32,144
  Accounts receivable ...............................................................         45,026        32,332
  Due from related party ............................................................              -           152
  Spare parts inventories ...........................................................         10,953         9,977
  Fuel inventories ..................................................................          7,782         4,361
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets .........................................          1,508           301
    Total current assets ............................................................        106,219        79,267

Non-current assets:
  Cogeneration facilities and carbon dioxide facility (net of accumulated
    depreciation of $59,198 and $42,807, respectively) ..............................        454,688       470,851
  Power purchase agreements (net of accumulated amortization of $139,138 and
    $99,811, respectively) ..........................................................        749,618       788,945
  Other assets ......................................................................             76            39
    Total non-current assets ........................................................      1,204,382     1,259,835

TOTAL ASSETS ........................................................................     $1,310,601    $1,339,102


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of notes payable - the Funding Corp. ..............................     $   23,247    $   26,333
  Accounts payable ..................................................................         18,495        16,745
  Accrued interest payable ..........................................................         10,218             -
  Due to related parties ............................................................          6,011         1,167
  Other accrued expenses ............................................................         10,890         6,974
    Total current liabilities .......................................................         68,861        51,219

Non-current liabilities:
  Deferred credit - fuel contracts ..................................................        276,946       292,581
  Notes payable - the Funding Corp. .................................................        408,800       418,880
  Amounts due utilities for energy bank balances ....................................        164,270       168,885
    Total non-current liabilities ...................................................        850,016       880,346

Partners' equity:
  General partner ...................................................................          3,917         4,075
  Limited partners ..................................................................        387,807       403,462
    Total partners' equity ..........................................................        391,724       407,537

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY ..............................................     $1,310,601    $1,339,102

</TABLE>


This report should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Combined
Financial Statements herein and the Notes to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements appearing in the 1999 Form 10-K for NEA and NJEA.


	   NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
	   NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
		     COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
			   (Thousands of Dollars)
				 (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
					     Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,
						     2000        1999                 2000         1999
<S>                                                <C>         <C>                  <C>          <C>
REVENUES ..................................        $90,937     $88,305              $255,988     $257,816

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Fuel ....................................         39,603      32,841               111,293       96,664
  Operations and maintenance ..............          2,507       3,506                 9,935       10,639
  Depreciation and amortization ...........         18,564      18,269                55,705       54,811
  General and administrative ..............          2,080       2,059                 6,360        6,546
    Total costs and expenses ..............         62,754      56,675               183,293      168,660

OPERATING INCOME ..........................         28,183      31,630                72,695       89,156

OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
  Interest expense ........................         14,640      15,175                44,384       45,995
  Interest income .........................           (373)       (325)               (1,708)      (1,386)
    Total other expense - net .............         14,267      14,850                42,676       44,609

NET INCOME ................................        $13,916     $16,780              $ 30,019     $ 44,547

</TABLE>


This report should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Combined
Financial Statements herein and the Notes to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements appearing in the 1999 Form 10-K for NEA and NJEA.


	   NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
	   NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
		     COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
			  (Thousands of Dollars)
			       (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
										       Nine Months Ended September 30,
											      2000        1999
<S>                                                                                          <C>         <C>
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES .............................................      $68,070     $64,446

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures ................................................................         (266)       (103)
    Net cash used in investing activities .............................................         (266)       (103)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payment on the Funding Corp. notes ........................................      (13,166)    (11,755)
  Distributions to partners ...........................................................      (45,832)    (44,017)
    Net cash used in financing activities .............................................      (58,998)    (55,772)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents .............................................        8,806       8,571
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ......................................       32,144      35,152
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ............................................      $40,950     $43,723

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid for interest ..............................................................      $20,991     $22,144

</TABLE>


This report should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Combined
Financial Statements herein and the Notes to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements appearing in the 1999 Form 10-K for NEA and NJEA.

			       ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.

				     BALANCE SHEETS
				 (Thousands of Dollars)
				      (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
											 September 30,  December 31,
											      2000          1999
<S>                                                                                       <C>           <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash ..............................................................................     $       1      $       1
  Interest receivable from the Partnerships .........................................        10,218              -
  Current portion of notes receivable from the Partnerships .........................        23,246         26,333
    Total current assets ............................................................        33,465         26,334

Notes receivable from the Partnerships ..............................................       408,800        418,880

TOTAL ASSETS ........................................................................     $ 442,265      $ 445,214


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of securities payable .............................................     $  23,246      $  26,333
  Accrued interest ..................................................................        10,218              -
      Total current liabilities .....................................................        33,464         26,333

Securities payable ..................................................................       408,800        418,880

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding ......             1              1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ..........................................     $ 442,265      $ 445,214

</TABLE>


				STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
				 (Thousands of Dollars)
				       (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
								Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
								   September 30,               September 30,
								2000           1999         2000           1999
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>
Interest income ..........................................    $ 10,218       $ 10,743     $ 31,209       $ 32,725
Interest expense .........................................     (10,218)       (10,743)     (31,209)       (32,725)

NET INCOME ...............................................    $      -       $      -     $      -       $      -

</TABLE>


				STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
				 (Thousands of Dollars)
				      (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
											      Nine Months Ended
												September 30,
											    2000            1999
<S>                                                                                       <C>            <C>
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ............................................    $       -      $       -

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payment received from the Partnerships....................................       13,166         11,755
  Principal payment on debt ..........................................................      (13,166)       (11,755)
    Net cash provided by financing activities ........................................            -              -

Net increase in cash .................................................................            -              -
Cash at beginning of period ..........................................................            1              1
Cash at end of period ................................................................    $       1      $       1

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid for interest .............................................................    $  20,991      $  21,981

</TABLE>


These reports should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Financial
Statements herein and the Notes to Financial Statements appearing in the
1999 Form 10-K for the Funding Corp.

			       ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.

					BALANCE SHEETS
				    (Thousands of Dollars)
					  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
											   September 30,  December 31,
											       2000           1999
<S>                                                                                         <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Interest receivable from NE LP .......................................................      $  4,394       $      -

Non-current assets:
  Due from NE LP .....................................................................           152            152
  Note receivable from NE LP .........................................................       220,000        220,000
    Total non-current assets .........................................................       220,152        220,152

TOTAL ASSETS .........................................................................      $224,546       $220,152


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Income taxes payable ...............................................................      $     12       $      9
  Accrued interest ...................................................................         4,394              -
    Total current liabilities ........................................................         4,406              9

Non-current liabilities:
  Deferred credit - interest rate hedge ..............................................           116            126
  Securities payable .................................................................       220,000        220,000
    Total non-current liabilities ....................................................       220,116        220,126

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $.10 par value, 100 shares authorized, 20 shares issued ..............             -              -
  Subscriptions receivable ...........................................................             -              -
  Retained earnings ..................................................................            24             17

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ...........................................      $224,546       $220,152

</TABLE>


				STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
				 (Thousands of Dollars)
				       (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
							       Three Months Ended            Nine Months Ended
								   September 30,                September 30,
								2000            1999         2000          1999
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>
Interest income ..........................................    $  4,395       $  4,395     $ 13,184      $ 13,184
Interest expense .........................................      (4,391)       ( 4,391)     (13,173)      (13,173)
Income before income taxes ...............................           4              4           11            11
Income tax expense .......................................          (1)            (1)          (4)           (4)

NET INCOME ...............................................    $      3       $      3     $      7      $      7

</TABLE>


			       STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
				 (Thousands of Dollars)
				     (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
										      Nine Months Ended September 30,
											     2000           1999
<S>                                                                                       <C>             <C>
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES .............................................   $       -       $      -

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES ..................................................           -              -

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES ..................................................           -              -

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents .............................................           -              -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ......................................           -              -
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ............................................   $       -       $      -

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid for interest ..............................................................   $   8,789       $  8,789

</TABLE>


These reports should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Financial
Statements herein and the Notes to Financial Statements appearing in the
1999 Form 10-K for the Acquisition Corp.


	   NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
	   NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
	   NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
		       ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.
		     ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.
		NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
		  NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
		       NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
				 (Unaudited)


Item 1. Notes to Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements, combined financial
statements and financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
1999 Form 10-K for the Registrants.  In the opinion of the Registrants'
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for fair financial statement presentation have been
made. The results of operations for an interim period may not give a true
indication of results for the year.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, Notes to Combined Financial Statements and Notes to
Financial Statements contained herein and Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations appearing in the
1999 Form 10-K for the Registrants. The results of operations for an interim
period may not give a true indication of results for the year. In the
following discussion, all comparisons are with the corresponding items in
the prior year.

Results of Operations

NE LP and the Partnerships - Revenues for the third quarter increased
primarily as a result of increased energy production and increased power
sales to utilities at both the Bellingham, MA and Sayreville, NJ facilities.
Revenues year to date decreased primarily as a result of lower availability
in the second quarter due to an eleven-day utility outage at the Bellingham,
MA facility for transmission interconnect maintenance and upgrades. Revenues
include power sales to utilities which reflect changes in utility energy
bank balances. The changes in the energy bank balances, which increased
reported revenues, are determined in accordance with scheduled or specified
rates under certain power purchase agreements.

Fuel expense for the third quarter and year to date (excluding $5.2 million
of deferred credit amortization for fuel contracts for the three months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 and excluding $15.6 million of deferred
credit amortization for fuel contracts for the nine months ended September
30, 2000 and 1999) increased primarily as a result of the increased price of
natural gas required to fuel the facilities.

Operations and maintenance (O&M) expense for the third quarter and year to
date decreased primarily as a result of a $428 thousand gain recognized as a
result of settling certain issues that remained following the termination of
the previous O&M contracts. The previous O&M contracts were terminated
effective December 31, 1998 by mutual consent of the previous operator and
the Partnerships. Additionally, for the third quarter and year to date,
payroll expense has been reduced as a result of operating the facilities
with fewer personnel.

Interest expense of NE LP and the Partnerships for the third quarter and
year to date decreased as a result of decreasing principal balances on the
notes payable.

The Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. - The Funding Corp. made semi-
annual debt principal payments and debt interest payments of $13.2 million
and $21.0 million, respectively, in June 2000. The Acquisition Corp. made a
semi-annual debt interest payment of $8.8 million in June 2000. Interest
expense for the Funding Corp. for the third quarter and year to date
decreased as a result of decreasing principal balances on the securities
payable.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Registrants - Cash flow generated by the Partnerships year to date has
been and is expected to remain sufficient for at least the next twelve
months to fund operating expenses of the Registrants as well as fund the
debt service requirements of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp.

			PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibits

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     Exhibit No.     Description
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     27.1            Financial Data Schedule - ESI Tractebel Funding Corp.

     27.2            Financial Data Schedule - Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership

     27.3            Financial Data Schedule - North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership

     27.4            Financial Data Schedule - ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.

     27.5            Financial Data Schedule - Northeast Energy, LP


(b)  Reports On Form 8-K - None


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			      SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	   NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
     (ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. as Administrative General Partner)
	  NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
     (ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. as Administrative General Partner)
			   NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP
     (ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. as Administrative General Partner)
			 ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.
		       ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.
				(Registrants)


Date:  November 13, 2000


			      ROBERT L. MCGRATH
			      Robert L. McGrath
		   Treasurer of ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc.
		    Treasurer of ESI Tractebel Funding Corp.
		 Treasurer of ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.
   (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer of the Registrants)





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