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News Release
April 26, 2012
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For Release:
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Immediately
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Contact:
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Investors:
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Stacey A. Renner, (845) 486-5730
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Denise D. VanBuren, (845) 471-8323
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CH Energy Group Reports First-Quarter Earnings
(Poughkeepsie, NY) CH Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:CHG) today reported first-quarter earnings of 98 cents per share, down 10 cents per share from the same period of the prior year, when earnings totaled $1.08 per share.
“Our quarterly earnings were primarily shaped by four distinct developments: First, our regulated utility Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation earned 32 cents more per share in the first quarter of 2012 than it did in 2011. Secondly, our fuel distribution subsidiary’s earnings were down by 11 cents per share due to the extremely mild winter in the Mid-Atlantic,” said Chairman of the Board, President and C.E.O. Steven V. Lant. “Third, we recorded 31 cents per share of expenses associated with the merger agreement that we announced in February with Canadian utility Fortis Inc. And fourth, on a per share basis, our earnings increased by 5 cents as a result of the lower number of outstanding shares in the first quarter of 2012 following our repurchase of shares last year.
“It was certainly a memorable quarter, one in which we announced a compelling transaction with Fortis while maintaining our focus on our core business. We look forward to continuing that same level of superior performance -- and further improving customer service -- as we work toward closing the merger transaction and becoming a member of the Fortis federation of utilities,” Lant said.
Lant said a regulatory filing has been made with the New York State Public Service Commission regarding the merger proposal; it proposes a utility rate freeze and customer benefits of approximately $20 million. He also noted that a proxy statement regarding the merger transaction is expected to be mailed in early May and that a Special Meeting of Shareholders is tentatively scheduled for June 19, 2012, to seek shareholder approval. No costs associated with the merger transaction will be borne by customers, Lant noted.
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CH Energy Group released the following quarterly results by business unit:
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
First-quarter utility earnings were 32 cents per share higher as compared to the same period of 2011, 9 cents of which resulted from an increase in the utility’s investment base and associated delivery rate increase that took effect on July 1, 2011. “Central Hudson continues to invest in its system under the terms of its current three-year rate plan to replace aging infrastructure and improve system performance,” said Lant. “The lack of significant storm activity during the first quarter also contributed to improved quarterly results, especially when compared to the stormy first quarter of 2011. Expenses associated with trimming trees were also lower as compared to the accelerated program in effect a year earlier.”
Griffith Energy Services
Griffith Energy Services posted earnings of 17 cents per share during the first quarter, down 11 cents per share from the 28 cents per share reported for the first three months of 2011.
“Unusually warm weather impacted the quarterly results within our Mid-Atlantic fuel distribution subsidiary, though our core earnings were essentially unchanged due to higher margins and effective cost management that helped to offset lower sales volumes,” said Lant. He noted that the first quarter of 2011 had also benefitted from a reduction in an environmental reserve.
Other Businesses and Investments
Earnings were 31 cents per share lower, due primarily to costs associated with the proposed merger with Fortis. In addition, earnings during the first quarter of 2011 had included 4 cents per share of losses associated with renewable energy investments, most of which were divested later in the year.
Financial statements are available by clicking here, by logging onto the news page at www.CHEnergyGroup.com or at http://www.centralhudson.com/pdf/CHEG_2012Q1financials.pdf.
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About CH Energy Group, Inc.: CH Energy Group, Inc. is predominantly a regulated transmission and distribution utility, headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation serves approximately 300,000 electric and about 75,000 natural gas customers in eight counties of New York State’s Mid-Hudson River Valley, delivering natural gas and electricity in a 2,600-square-mile service territory that extends north from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City to the Capital District at Albany. CH Energy Group also operates Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation (CHEC), a non-regulated subsidiary composed primarily of Griffith Energy Services, which supplies energy products and services to approximately 56,000 customers in the Mid Atlantic Region, as well as several renewable energy investments.
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Forward-Looking Statements –
Statements included in this news release and any documents incorporated by reference which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words including “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “believes,” “projects,” “expects,” “plans,” “assumes,” “seeks,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements including, without limitation, those relating to CH Energy Group’s and Central Hudson’s future business prospects, revenues, proceeds, working capital, investment valuations, liquidity, income, and margins, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, due to several important factors, including those identified from time-to-time in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to: the possibility that various conditions precedent to the consummation of the Fortis transaction will not be satisfied or waived; the ability to obtain shareholder and regulatory approvals of the Fortis transaction on the timing and terms thereof; deviations from normal seasonal weather and storm activity; fuel prices; energy supply and demand; potential future acquisitions; legislative, regulatory, and competitive developments; interest rates; access to capital; market risks; electric and natural gas industry restructuring and cost recovery; the ability to obtain adequate and timely rate relief; changes in fuel supply or costs including future market prices for energy, capacity, and ancillary services; the success of strategies to satisfy electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, and propane requirements; the outcome of pending litigation and certain environmental matters, particularly the status of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites and waste site remediation requirements; and certain presently unknown or unforeseen factors, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism. CH Energy Group and Central Hudson undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Given these uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements
Additional Information about the Fortis Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed acquisition of CH Energy Group by Fortis, CH Energy Group will file a proxy statement with the SEC, a preliminary version of which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012, and intends to file other relevant materials with the SEC as well. Investors and security holders of CH Energy Group are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed acquisition and related matters. The final proxy statement will be mailed to CH Energy Group shareholders. Investors and stock shareholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement when it becomes available, and other documents filed by CH Energy Group, at the SEC's Web site, www.sec.gov. These documents (when they are available) can also be obtained by investors and stockholders free of charge from CH Energy Group at CH Energy Group’s website at www.chenergygroup.com, or by contacting CH Energy Group's Shareholder Relations Department at (845) 486-5204.
Participants in the Solicitation of Proxies
This communication is not a solicitation of a proxy from any security holder of CH Energy Group. However, CH Energy Group, Fortis and certain of their respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of CH Energy Group in connection with the proposed acquisition. Information about CH Energy's directors and executive officers may be found in its 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2012, and definitive proxy statement relating to its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the SEC on March 21, 2012. Information about Fortis’ directors and executive officers may be found in its Management Information Circular available on its website at www.fortisinc.com. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the merger will be included in CH Energy Group’s proxy statement, a preliminary version of which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012, and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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UTILITY PLANT
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Gross Utility Plant
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$ | 1,470,681 | $ | 1,461,344 | ||||
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390,307 | 388,784 | ||||||
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66,518 | 58,847 | ||||||
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Net Utility Plant
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1,146,892 | 1,131,407 | ||||||
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9,760 | 10,187 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents
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65,867 | 15,281 | ||||||
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Accounts receivable from customers - net of allowance for doubtful accounts
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96,574 | 90,937 | ||||||
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Fuel, materials and supplies
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19,689 | 25,114 | ||||||
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Fair value of derivative instruments
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Regulatory assets
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49,683 | 49,526 | ||||||
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25,777 | 22,227 | ||||||
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CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
EARNINGS PER SHARE BY SEGMENT
The table below presents the change in earnings of CH Energy Group’s business units in terms of earnings for each share of CH Energy Group’s Common Stock. Management believes this presentation is useful because it shows the relative contribution of the various business units to CH Energy Group's earnings. Additionally, management believes that the disclosure of Significant Events within each business unit provides investors with the context around CH Energy Group's results that is important in enabling them to ascertain the likelihood that past performance is indicative of future performance.
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(1) Unaudited
The information above is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. This information is not an alternative to earnings per share determined on a consolidated basis, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. A reconciliation of each business unit's earnings per share to CH Energy Group's earnings per share, determined on a consolidated basis, is included in the table above.
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First Quarter 2012
Earnings Release Supplement
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Table of Contents
Summary of First Quarter Results………………………….. 4
Information Regarding the Fortis Transaction…………….. 5
Financial Results
CH Energy Group…………………………………………….. 6
Central Hudson……………………………………………….. 8
Griffith………………………………………………………….. 11
Other Businesses & Investments…………………………… 13
Business Conditions & Outlook……………………………... 15
Segment Information…………………………………………. 20
First Quarter 2012 - Earnings Release Supplement
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April 26, 2012
Statements included in this presentation and any documents incorporated by reference which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are
hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking
statements may be identified by words including “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “believes,” “projects,” “expects,” “plans,” “assumes,” “seeks,” and
similar expressions. Forward-looking statements including, without limitation, those relating to CH Energy Group’s and Central Hudson’s future business
prospects, revenues, proceeds, working capital, investment valuations, liquidity, income, and margins, as well as the timing and consequences of the
Fortis acquisition, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-
looking statements, due to several important factors, including those identified from time-to-time in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include,
but are not limited to: the possibility that various conditions precedent to the consummation of the Fortis transaction will not be satisfied or waived
including shareholder and regulatory approvals and the timing and terms, including costs, thereof; the impact of delay or failure to complete the Fortis
transaction on CH Energy Group stock price; deviations from normal seasonal weather and storm activity; fuel prices; energy supply and demand;
potential future acquisitions; legislative, regulatory, and competitive developments; interest rates; access to capital; market risks; electric and natural gas
industry restructuring and cost recovery; the ability to obtain adequate and timely rate relief; changes in fuel supply or costs including future market prices
for energy, capacity, and ancillary services; the success of strategies to satisfy electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, and propane requirements; the outcome of
pending litigation and certain environmental matters, particularly the status of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites and waste site remediation
requirements; and certain presently unknown or unforeseen factors, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism. CH Energy Group and Central Hudson
undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking
statements may be identified by words including “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “believes,” “projects,” “expects,” “plans,” “assumes,” “seeks,” and
similar expressions. Forward-looking statements including, without limitation, those relating to CH Energy Group’s and Central Hudson’s future business
prospects, revenues, proceeds, working capital, investment valuations, liquidity, income, and margins, as well as the timing and consequences of the
Fortis acquisition, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-
looking statements, due to several important factors, including those identified from time-to-time in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include,
but are not limited to: the possibility that various conditions precedent to the consummation of the Fortis transaction will not be satisfied or waived
including shareholder and regulatory approvals and the timing and terms, including costs, thereof; the impact of delay or failure to complete the Fortis
transaction on CH Energy Group stock price; deviations from normal seasonal weather and storm activity; fuel prices; energy supply and demand;
potential future acquisitions; legislative, regulatory, and competitive developments; interest rates; access to capital; market risks; electric and natural gas
industry restructuring and cost recovery; the ability to obtain adequate and timely rate relief; changes in fuel supply or costs including future market prices
for energy, capacity, and ancillary services; the success of strategies to satisfy electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, and propane requirements; the outcome of
pending litigation and certain environmental matters, particularly the status of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites and waste site remediation
requirements; and certain presently unknown or unforeseen factors, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism. CH Energy Group and Central Hudson
undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Given these uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements.
Additional Information about the Fortis Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed acquisition of CH Energy Group by Fortis, CH Energy Group will file a proxy statement with the SEC, a preliminary
version of which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012, and intends to file other relevant materials with the SEC as well. Investors and security holders
of CH Energy Group are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available because they will
contain important information about the proposed acquisition and related matters. The final proxy statement will be mailed to CH Energy Group
shareholders. Investors and stock shareholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement when it becomes available, and other documents filed by
CH Energy Group, at the SEC's Web site, www.sec.gov. These documents (when they are available) can also be obtained by investors and stockholders
free of charge from CH Energy Group at CH Energy Group’s website at www.chenergygroup.com, or by contacting CH Energy Group's Shareholder
Relations Department at (845) 486-5204.
version of which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012, and intends to file other relevant materials with the SEC as well. Investors and security holders
of CH Energy Group are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available because they will
contain important information about the proposed acquisition and related matters. The final proxy statement will be mailed to CH Energy Group
shareholders. Investors and stock shareholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement when it becomes available, and other documents filed by
CH Energy Group, at the SEC's Web site, www.sec.gov. These documents (when they are available) can also be obtained by investors and stockholders
free of charge from CH Energy Group at CH Energy Group’s website at www.chenergygroup.com, or by contacting CH Energy Group's Shareholder
Relations Department at (845) 486-5204.
Participants in the Solicitation of Proxies
This communication is not a solicitation of a proxy from any security holder of CH Energy Group. However, CH Energy Group, Fortis and certain of their
respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of CH
Energy Group in connection with the proposed acquisition. Information about CH Energy's directors and executive officers may be found in its 2011
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2012, and definitive proxy statement relating to its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
filed with the SEC on March 21, 2012. Information about Fortis’ directors and executive officers may be found in its Management Information Circular
available on its website at www.fortisinc.com. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in
connection with the merger will be included in CH Energy Group’s proxy statement, a preliminary version of which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012,
and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available.
respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of CH
Energy Group in connection with the proposed acquisition. Information about CH Energy's directors and executive officers may be found in its 2011
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2012, and definitive proxy statement relating to its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
filed with the SEC on March 21, 2012. Information about Fortis’ directors and executive officers may be found in its Management Information Circular
available on its website at www.fortisinc.com. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in
connection with the merger will be included in CH Energy Group’s proxy statement, a preliminary version of which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012,
and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available.
Forward-Looking Statements
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April 26, 2012
CH Energy Group’s earnings for the first quarter of 2012 were $0.98 vs. $1.08
for the first quarter of 2011. The reduction of $0.10 was the net effect of four
significant factors: Central Hudson Gas & Electric recorded a strong gain in
EPS, earning $1.11 in the first quarter of 2012 vs. $0.79 in the prior year, an
increase of $0.32. Griffith Energy Services recorded lower earnings in the first
quarter of 2012 of $0.17 vs. $0.28 in the prior year. The holding company
recorded significant expenses related to the agreement and plan of merger in
which CH Energy Group agreed to be acquired by Fortis Inc. totaling $5.2
million, or $0.31. And on a per share basis, earnings increased by $0.05 due to
share accretion. Each of these variations is explained in more detail below.
for the first quarter of 2011. The reduction of $0.10 was the net effect of four
significant factors: Central Hudson Gas & Electric recorded a strong gain in
EPS, earning $1.11 in the first quarter of 2012 vs. $0.79 in the prior year, an
increase of $0.32. Griffith Energy Services recorded lower earnings in the first
quarter of 2012 of $0.17 vs. $0.28 in the prior year. The holding company
recorded significant expenses related to the agreement and plan of merger in
which CH Energy Group agreed to be acquired by Fortis Inc. totaling $5.2
million, or $0.31. And on a per share basis, earnings increased by $0.05 due to
share accretion. Each of these variations is explained in more detail below.
Steven V. Lant, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of CH Energy
Group said, “CH Energy Group had a memorable quarter - announcing a
compelling transaction with Fortis Inc., while at the same time remaining
focused on its core business and producing strong operating results. We look
forward to continuing to produce strong operating performance and customer
satisfaction as we work toward closing the transaction with Fortis”.
Group said, “CH Energy Group had a memorable quarter - announcing a
compelling transaction with Fortis Inc., while at the same time remaining
focused on its core business and producing strong operating results. We look
forward to continuing to produce strong operating performance and customer
satisfaction as we work toward closing the transaction with Fortis”.
Summary of First Quarter Results
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April 26, 2012
CH Energy announced on February 21 that it had agreed to be acquired by Fortis,
Inc. headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland Canada for $65 per share in cash,
subject to shareholder and required regulatory approvals.
Inc. headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland Canada for $65 per share in cash,
subject to shareholder and required regulatory approvals.
Since the announcement, CH Energy Group and Fortis have been working
cooperatively toward a successful closing. CH Energy Group plans to mail a
definitive proxy statement in mid-May and a special meeting of shareholders to vote
on the transaction has been tentatively scheduled for June 19.
cooperatively toward a successful closing. CH Energy Group plans to mail a
definitive proxy statement in mid-May and a special meeting of shareholders to vote
on the transaction has been tentatively scheduled for June 19.
Filings have been made with the NYS PSC and FERC as part of their regulatory
approval process. Additional filings and notices will be made with the Federal
Trade Commission, Department of Justice, Federal Communications Commission
and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States over the next few
months. The NYS PSC approval process is expected to have the longest timeline,
and approval is currently projected in the first quarter of 2013, but this estimate is
subject to change. Closing is expected to occur shortly after PSC approval is
obtained.
approval process. Additional filings and notices will be made with the Federal
Trade Commission, Department of Justice, Federal Communications Commission
and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States over the next few
months. The NYS PSC approval process is expected to have the longest timeline,
and approval is currently projected in the first quarter of 2013, but this estimate is
subject to change. Closing is expected to occur shortly after PSC approval is
obtained.
Information Regarding the Fortis Transaction
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NOTE: The information above is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and is not an alternative to earnings per share determined on a
consolidated basis, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. A reconciliation of each business unit’s earnings per share to CH
Energy Group’s earnings per share, determined on a consolidated basis, is included in the table above.
consolidated basis, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. A reconciliation of each business unit’s earnings per share to CH
Energy Group’s earnings per share, determined on a consolidated basis, is included in the table above.
The table above presents the change in earnings of CH Energy Group’s business units in terms of earnings for each share of CH Energy
Group’s Common Stock. Management believes that expressing the results in terms of the impact on shares of CH Energy Group is useful to
investors because it shows the relative contribution of the various business units to CH Energy Group’s earnings. Additionally, Management
believes that the disclosure of significant events within each business unit provides investors with the context around the company’s results
that is important in enabling them to ascertain the likelihood that past performance is indicative of future performance.
Group’s Common Stock. Management believes that expressing the results in terms of the impact on shares of CH Energy Group is useful to
investors because it shows the relative contribution of the various business units to CH Energy Group’s earnings. Additionally, Management
believes that the disclosure of significant events within each business unit provides investors with the context around the company’s results
that is important in enabling them to ascertain the likelihood that past performance is indicative of future performance.
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0.01 | (0.30 | ) | (0.31 | ) | |||||||
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$ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.09 | ||||
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(0.04 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.27 | ) | ||||||
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$ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) | |||
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$ | 0.92 | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.23 | ||||||
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0.05 | 0.01 | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
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$ | 1.21 | $ | 1.39 | $ | 0.18 | ||||||
Financial Results - CH Energy Group
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On a consolidated basis, CH Energy Group earned $0.98 in the first quarter of 2012, a
$0.10 decrease from last year’s first quarter earnings of $1.08. This was primarily due to
costs associated with the proposed Fortis acquisition, partially offset by lower storm
restoration costs at Central Hudson.
$0.10 decrease from last year’s first quarter earnings of $1.08. This was primarily due to
costs associated with the proposed Fortis acquisition, partially offset by lower storm
restoration costs at Central Hudson.
Financial Results - CH Energy Group
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NOTE: Refer to page 6 of this presentation for a reconciliation to CH Energy Group’s consolidated earnings per share.
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$ | 0.92 | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.23 | |||||
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Financial Results - Central Hudson
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Central Hudson earned $1.11, a $0.32 increase over the first quarter of 2011. There were
several large items driving the increase. As shown in the middle portion of the preceding
slide, we had significantly higher costs associated with storm restoration in 2011 than in
2012.
several large items driving the increase. As shown in the middle portion of the preceding
slide, we had significantly higher costs associated with storm restoration in 2011 than in
2012.
Our 2011 earnings reflected over $3 million of expenses associated with electric and gas
system restoration costs due to severe weather. Additionally, the Public Service
Commission issued its order on our deferral petition for the significant storm event we had
in February 2010, disallowing approximately $850K. Since we had deferred all of our
incremental costs associated with these storms in 2010, the PSC’s disallowance resulted in
higher expenses for the first quarter of 2011.
system restoration costs due to severe weather. Additionally, the Public Service
Commission issued its order on our deferral petition for the significant storm event we had
in February 2010, disallowing approximately $850K. Since we had deferred all of our
incremental costs associated with these storms in 2010, the PSC’s disallowance resulted in
higher expenses for the first quarter of 2011.
In 2012, we had an unusually mild winter with minimal storm activity. However, first quarter
2012 earnings reflect a $0.04 per share reduction in the amount of incremental 2011 storm
costs deferred for future recovery from customers. The reduction was due to
management’s updated estimate of Central Hudson’s earnings for its electric business for
the rate year ending June 30, 2012. These earnings are currently projected to be in excess
of our 10% authorized return on equity, therefore, the portion of the incremental costs that
were deferred was reduced by $1 million to align projected earnings to our authorized
return on equity. Management will review Central Hudson’s actual earnings at the end of
the rate year, and increase or decrease the amount of incremental costs deferred for future
recovery by the amount necessary to achieve a 10% return on equity, while continuing to
pursue recovery of 100% of these storm restoration costs through deferral petitions.
2012 earnings reflect a $0.04 per share reduction in the amount of incremental 2011 storm
costs deferred for future recovery from customers. The reduction was due to
management’s updated estimate of Central Hudson’s earnings for its electric business for
the rate year ending June 30, 2012. These earnings are currently projected to be in excess
of our 10% authorized return on equity, therefore, the portion of the incremental costs that
were deferred was reduced by $1 million to align projected earnings to our authorized
return on equity. Management will review Central Hudson’s actual earnings at the end of
the rate year, and increase or decrease the amount of incremental costs deferred for future
recovery by the amount necessary to achieve a 10% return on equity, while continuing to
pursue recovery of 100% of these storm restoration costs through deferral petitions.
Financial Results - Central Hudson
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April 26, 2012
Several other factors also had an impact on the year-over-year financial results for first
quarter 2012. Higher delivery revenue resulted from an increase in Central Hudson’s
investment in utility plant and the associated rate increase that went into effect in July 2011.
quarter 2012. Higher delivery revenue resulted from an increase in Central Hudson’s
investment in utility plant and the associated rate increase that went into effect in July 2011.
One of the more significant changes from the first quarter of last year is the timing of our tree
trimming expenditures. As you may recall from last year, we took advantage of favorable
pricing to accelerate our tree trimming program into the first half of the year. These favorable
conditions were not present in 2012. By the end of the year, we expect our 2012 tree
trimming expenditures to be comparable to last year.
trimming expenditures. As you may recall from last year, we took advantage of favorable
pricing to accelerate our tree trimming program into the first half of the year. These favorable
conditions were not present in 2012. By the end of the year, we expect our 2012 tree
trimming expenditures to be comparable to last year.
The final noteworthy change relates to our 2011 share repurchase. As we discussed during
our 2011 year-end earnings conference call, the reduction in outstanding shares between
2010 and 2011 resulting from share repurchases increased our earnings per share for 2011
by $0.09. Due to the timing of the repurchases - which took place primarily in the third quarter
of 2011 - our 2011 earnings per share increased by approximately half of the expected
annualized benefit. We expect to see an additional $0.11 in our 2012 earnings per share and
the first quarter’s increase of $0.05 is consistent with this expectation. While Central Hudson’s
earnings level will continue to reflect the lower number of outstanding shares, from an
earnings growth perspective, we expect to see only one more quarter of year-over-year
increases next quarter, with no incremental impacts thereafter.
our 2011 year-end earnings conference call, the reduction in outstanding shares between
2010 and 2011 resulting from share repurchases increased our earnings per share for 2011
by $0.09. Due to the timing of the repurchases - which took place primarily in the third quarter
of 2011 - our 2011 earnings per share increased by approximately half of the expected
annualized benefit. We expect to see an additional $0.11 in our 2012 earnings per share and
the first quarter’s increase of $0.05 is consistent with this expectation. While Central Hudson’s
earnings level will continue to reflect the lower number of outstanding shares, from an
earnings growth perspective, we expect to see only one more quarter of year-over-year
increases next quarter, with no incremental impacts thereafter.
Financial Results - Central Hudson
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NOTE: Refer to page 6 of this presentation for a reconciliation to CH Energy Group’s consolidated earnings per share.
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$ | 0.28 | $ | 0.17 | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
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$ | 0.02 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | |||
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$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.23 | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||
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Financial Results - Griffith
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Griffith’s contribution to CH Energy Group’s first quarter earnings of $0.17 were $0.11 lower than the
same period last year, primarily due to factors we do not consider to be part of Griffith’s core
earnings.
same period last year, primarily due to factors we do not consider to be part of Griffith’s core
earnings.
Among the significant events affecting Griffith’s year-over-year financial results, weather was the
largest driver. Unfavorably warm weather caused a $0.06 per share reduction in 2012 compared to
$0.02 per share of favorable weather impacts in 2011, causing year-over-year earnings to decrease
by $0.08 per share.
largest driver. Unfavorably warm weather caused a $0.06 per share reduction in 2012 compared to
$0.02 per share of favorable weather impacts in 2011, causing year-over-year earnings to decrease
by $0.08 per share.
Additionally, in the first quarter of 2011, Griffith’s earnings benefited by $0.02 from reducing the
environmental reserve associated with its retained obligation from the 2009 divestiture. There was
no change in the reserve in 2012.
environmental reserve associated with its retained obligation from the 2009 divestiture. There was
no change in the reserve in 2012.
Excluding these items, Griffith’s core earnings reduced its contribution to CH Energy Group by
$0.01. Weather-normalized sales volumes were $0.05 lower than the same period in 2011. We
believe this was due to price-induced conservation. Higher margins and effective cost management
were able to largely offset the impact of the lower sales volumes.
$0.01. Weather-normalized sales volumes were $0.05 lower than the same period in 2011. We
believe this was due to price-induced conservation. Higher margins and effective cost management
were able to largely offset the impact of the lower sales volumes.
Financial Results - Griffith
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NOTE: Refer to page 6 of this presentation for a reconciliation to CH Energy Group’s consolidated earnings per share.
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$ | 0.01 | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.31 | ) | |||
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$ | (0.04 | ) | $ | - | $ | 0.04 | ||||
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- | (0.31 | ) | (0.31 | ) | ||||||
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$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.04 | ) | ||||
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Financial Results - Other Businesses & Investments
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April 26, 2012
The contribution from our Other Businesses and Investments’- which includes our holding
company results - decreased $0.31 from the same period in 2011, primarily due to costs
associated with the Fortis acquisition which were recorded at the holding company level.
company results - decreased $0.31 from the same period in 2011, primarily due to costs
associated with the Fortis acquisition which were recorded at the holding company level.
Financial Results - Other Businesses and Investments
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April 26, 2012
In February we announced an agreement to join the Fortis federation of companies. Our
entire company remains focused on continuously improving our operating and financial
performance while we work with Fortis to bring the announced transaction to a successful
close.
entire company remains focused on continuously improving our operating and financial
performance while we work with Fortis to bring the announced transaction to a successful
close.
Core earnings continue to grow through investment in infrastructure at Central Hudson and
through the acquisition of small tuck-in acquisitions at Griffith Energy Services, our fuel
delivery business headquartered in Maryland.
through the acquisition of small tuck-in acquisitions at Griffith Energy Services, our fuel
delivery business headquartered in Maryland.
As previously disclosed and discussed during prior earnings conference calls, the strategic
transition we announced in October 2010 is essentially complete. During 2011, we
divested our four largest renewable energy investments. Fully 93% of CH Energy Group
assets are now regulated transmission and distribution utility assets at Central Hudson and
most of the remainder is our fuel distribution business, Griffith Energy Services.
transition we announced in October 2010 is essentially complete. During 2011, we
divested our four largest renewable energy investments. Fully 93% of CH Energy Group
assets are now regulated transmission and distribution utility assets at Central Hudson and
most of the remainder is our fuel distribution business, Griffith Energy Services.
Comments on Business Conditions for CH Energy Group and
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
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April 26, 2012
Central Hudson
At Central Hudson we continue to invest significantly in the utility infrastructure of our
electric and gas systems to improve service quality and customer satisfaction. We project
that in 2012 Central Hudson will invest approximately $108 million, an increase of roughly
22% over the $88 million invested in 2011.
electric and gas systems to improve service quality and customer satisfaction. We project
that in 2012 Central Hudson will invest approximately $108 million, an increase of roughly
22% over the $88 million invested in 2011.
These investments continue to be the drivers of Central Hudson’s earnings growth. Based
on our projected 2012 capital expenditures we estimate rate base growth of approximately
4.5% per year off the base historic year (12 months ended June 30, 2009) for the
remainder of our current rate agreement, which is set to expire on June 30, 2013. The
delivery rates applicable at the end of a rate agreement would continue until such time as
new rates were established. As part of the April 20, 2012 Joint Petition filed with the Public
Service Commission seeking approval of the acquisition of CH Energy Group by Fortis, we
have proposed a rate freeze until at least July 1, 2014. This is one of many key elements
contained in the filing and we will provide updates in subsequent earnings releases with the
status of our regulatory planning efforts.
on our projected 2012 capital expenditures we estimate rate base growth of approximately
4.5% per year off the base historic year (12 months ended June 30, 2009) for the
remainder of our current rate agreement, which is set to expire on June 30, 2013. The
delivery rates applicable at the end of a rate agreement would continue until such time as
new rates were established. As part of the April 20, 2012 Joint Petition filed with the Public
Service Commission seeking approval of the acquisition of CH Energy Group by Fortis, we
have proposed a rate freeze until at least July 1, 2014. This is one of many key elements
contained in the filing and we will provide updates in subsequent earnings releases with the
status of our regulatory planning efforts.
Comments on Business Conditions for CH Energy Group and
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
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April 26, 2012
Central Hudson
The long-term outlook for capital investment at Central Hudson indicates similar or higher
levels of growth in rate base, but it will ultimately depend on a number of factors, including
economic conditions, federal tax policy, state regulatory support and rate recovery.
levels of growth in rate base, but it will ultimately depend on a number of factors, including
economic conditions, federal tax policy, state regulatory support and rate recovery.
Central Hudson is positioned to deliver a solid financial performance in 2012 and we are
concentrating our efforts on earning the allowed ROE of 10% on projected rate base of
approximately $925 million.
concentrating our efforts on earning the allowed ROE of 10% on projected rate base of
approximately $925 million.
Comments on Business Conditions for CH Energy Group and
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
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April 26, 2012
Griffith Energy Services
The fuel distribution business continues to be challenging during periods of escalating
heating oil prices. Over the last 15 months, prices have increased by approximately 40%.
Consistent with past experience and our expectations, our customers reduced their usage
in response. We estimate that our residential customers lowered their usage on a weather-
normalized basis by approximately 5%, resulting in an earnings drag of $0.04 per share.
Weather was approximately 24% warmer in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first
quarter of 2011, and resulted in a negative earnings impact of approximately $0.08 per
share. In response to these challenges, Griffith was able to slightly increase margins and
effectively managed their cost structure. Griffith continues to focus on its cost structure,
adjusting delivery capabilities to delivered product volumes and improving productivity.
Griffith should also realize the benefits of the six tuck-in acquisitions completed in 2011.
Griffith will continue to pursue selective tuck-in acquisitions in its current markets that
improve the utilization of existing facilities and personnel. Our track record of integrating
these acquisitions into our operations and earning returns well above our cost of capital
supports continuing the current pace of investments.
heating oil prices. Over the last 15 months, prices have increased by approximately 40%.
Consistent with past experience and our expectations, our customers reduced their usage
in response. We estimate that our residential customers lowered their usage on a weather-
normalized basis by approximately 5%, resulting in an earnings drag of $0.04 per share.
Weather was approximately 24% warmer in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first
quarter of 2011, and resulted in a negative earnings impact of approximately $0.08 per
share. In response to these challenges, Griffith was able to slightly increase margins and
effectively managed their cost structure. Griffith continues to focus on its cost structure,
adjusting delivery capabilities to delivered product volumes and improving productivity.
Griffith should also realize the benefits of the six tuck-in acquisitions completed in 2011.
Griffith will continue to pursue selective tuck-in acquisitions in its current markets that
improve the utilization of existing facilities and personnel. Our track record of integrating
these acquisitions into our operations and earning returns well above our cost of capital
supports continuing the current pace of investments.
Comments on Business Conditions for CH Energy Group and
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
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April 26, 2012
Other Businesses and Investments-CHEC
As mentioned previously, we divested four non-regulated renewable energy investments in
2011 that represented most of our entire portfolio. At this point we have only $2.6 million
invested in remaining assets at CHEC and these assets are not expected to have a
material impact on future earnings.
2011 that represented most of our entire portfolio. At this point we have only $2.6 million
invested in remaining assets at CHEC and these assets are not expected to have a
material impact on future earnings.
Fortis Announcement
On February 21 of this year we announced that we had signed a merger agreement to join
the Fortis federation of companies. Included in this quarter’s results were significant costs
directly associated with the announcement, and there will be additional fees and expenses
as we continue to make progress towards closing the transaction. We are currently
estimating that we will incur an additional $0.20-$0.25 per share in 2012 with additional
costs recognized at closing, currently estimated for the first quarter of 2013.
the Fortis federation of companies. Included in this quarter’s results were significant costs
directly associated with the announcement, and there will be additional fees and expenses
as we continue to make progress towards closing the transaction. We are currently
estimating that we will incur an additional $0.20-$0.25 per share in 2012 with additional
costs recognized at closing, currently estimated for the first quarter of 2013.
Since the announcement management has been meeting with all of our key constituencies.
While there are a number of regulatory approvals necessary to achieve closing, it is likely
that Public Service Commission approval will have the longest timeline and will determine
the ultimate closing date. We will continue to focus on executing on our business plan in
the months ahead and we will provide updates on the progress of the Fortis transaction in
subsequent announcements.
While there are a number of regulatory approvals necessary to achieve closing, it is likely
that Public Service Commission approval will have the longest timeline and will determine
the ultimate closing date. We will continue to focus on executing on our business plan in
the months ahead and we will provide updates on the progress of the Fortis transaction in
subsequent announcements.
Comments on Business Conditions for CH Energy Group and
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
its subsidiaries, strategy and outlook for 2012 and beyond:
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Ø Segment EPS Reconciliation
Ø Segment Information, Revenue
Ø Segment Information, Net Income
Ø Segment Information, Assets
Ø Selected Operational Information
Earnings Release Supplement
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Central Hudson - Electric
Central Hudson - Natural Gas
Griffith
Central Hudson - Purchased Electricity & Fuel
Central Hudson - Purchased Natural Gas
Griffith - Purchased
Petroleum
$327
$274
Segment Information, Revenue ($ in millions)
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Central Hudson - Electric
Central Hudson - Natural Gas
Griffith
Other Businesses
& Investments
$43.0*
$35.0*
$14.6
$16.9*
*Includes net income/(loss) from discontinued operations of Griffith, Lyonsdale, Shirley, Auburn and Greentree.
Segment Information, Net Income ($ in millions)
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Central Hudson - Electric
Central Hudson - Natural Gas
Griffith
Other Businesses
& Investments
$1,796
$1,741*
*Other Businesses & Investments includes $64.1M of assets which were divested in 2011.
Segment Information, Assets ($ in millions)
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$513***
$541**
* Represents the consolidated CHG&E including both Gas and Electric Operations.
** Other Businesses & Investments include $30M associated with investments divested over the course of 2011.
*** Other Businesses & Investments include $12M associated with investments divested over the course of 2011 and $53M reduction due to share repurchases.
Segment Information, Equity ($ in millions)
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|
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First Quarter
|
|
First Quarter
|
|
|
|
|
Ended March 31,
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Ended March 31,
|
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP.
|
|
2011
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electricty Delivered (Mwh):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
|
|
621,884
|
|
547,688
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
507,172
|
|
475,121
|
|
Industrial
|
|
|
249,684
|
|
245,020
|
|
Other
|
|
|
10,344
|
|
10,209
|
|
Total Own Territory
|
|
|
1,389,084
|
|
1,278,038
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Delivered (Mcf):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
|
|
2,780,006
|
|
2,093,514
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
2,904,893
|
|
2,257,973
|
|
Industrial
|
|
|
198,700
|
|
135,772
|
|
Other
|
|
|
15,568
|
|
11,713
|
|
Total Firm Sales
|
|
|
5,899,167
|
|
4,498,972
|
Selected Operational Information
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|
Weather Normalized
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||
|
|
|
First Quarter
|
|
First Quarter Ended
|
||
|
|
|
Ended Mar 31,
|
|
Mar 31,
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||
|
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
||
|
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP.
|
|
% Variation
|
|
% Variation
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electricty Delivered (Mwh):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
|
|
(12)
|
|
|
(4)
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
(6)
|
|
|
(5)
|
|
Industrial and Other
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
Total Own Territory
|
|
|
(8)
|
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Delivered (Mcf):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
|
|
(25)
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
(22)
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Industrial and Other
|
|
|
(31)
|
|
|
(13)
|
|
Total Own Territory
|
|
|
(24)
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GRIFFITH
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of Petroleum Products (gallons):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heating Oil
|
|
|
(29)
|
|
|
(8)
|
|
Motor Fuels
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Propane and Other
|
|
|
(35)
|
|
|
(16)
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(18)
|
|
|
(5)
|
Selected Operational Information
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First Quarter
|
|||
|
|
Ended Mar 31,
|
|||
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
|||
|
|
% Variation
|
|||
|
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP.
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|||
|
Cooling Degree Days:
|
|
|||
|
Billing Cycle vs. Prior Year
|
- | |||
|
Billing Cycle vs. Normal
|
- | |||
|
|
|
|||
|
Heating Degree Days:
|
|
|||
|
Billing Cycle vs. Prior Year
|
(23 | ) | ||
|
Billing Cycle vs. Normal
|
(24 | ) | ||
|
|
||||
|
GRIFFITH
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
Heating Degree Days:
|
||||
|
Billing Cycle vs. Prior Year
|
(24 | ) | ||
|
Billing Cycle vs. Normal
|
(24 | ) | ||
Selected Operational Information