UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

 

 

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

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20122014

 

OR

 

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

 

Commission File

        Number

  

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter;

State of Incorporation; Address of Principal

Executive Offices; and Telephone Number

  IRS Employer
Identification Number

1-16169

  

EXELON CORPORATION

(a Pennsylvania corporation)

10 South Dearborn Street

P.O. Box 805379

Chicago, Illinois 60680-5379

(312) 394-7398

  23-2990190

333-85496

  

EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC

(a Pennsylvania limited liability company)

300 Exelon Way

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348-2473

(610) 765-5959

  23-3064219

1-1839

  

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY

(an Illinois corporation)

440 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60605-1028

(312) 394-4321

  36-0938600

000-16844

  

PECO ENERGY COMPANY

(a Pennsylvania corporation)

P.O. Box 8699

2301 Market Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101-8699

(215) 841-4000

  23-0970240

1-1910

  

BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

(a Maryland corporation)

2 Center Plaza

110 West Fayette Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3708

(410) 234-5000

  52-0280210

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

  Name of Each Exchange on
Which Registered

EXELON CORPORATION:

  

Common Stock, without par value

  New York and Chicago

Series A Junior Subordinated Debentures

  New York

Corporate Units

New York

PECO ENERGY COMPANY:

  

Cumulative Preferred Stock, without par value: $4.68 Series, $4.40 Series, $4.30 Series and $3.80 Series

New York

Trust Receipts of PECO Energy Capital Trust III, each representing a 7.38% Cumulative Preferred Security, Series D, $25 stated value, issued by PECO Energy Capital, L.P. and unconditionally guaranteed by PECO Energy Company

  New York

BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY:

  

6.20% Trust Preferred Securities ($25 liquidation amount per preferred security) issued by BGE Capital Trust II, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, by Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

  New York

 

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

 

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY:

Common Stock Purchase Warrants, 1971 Warrants and Series B Warrants


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

 

Exelon Corporation

 Yes  x  No  ¨

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

 Yes  x  No  ¨

Commonwealth Edison Company

 Yes  x  No  ¨

PECO Energy Company

 Yes  x  No  ¨

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

 Yes  x  No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

 

Exelon Corporation

 Yes  ¨  No  x

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

 Yes  ¨  No  x

Commonwealth Edison Company

 Yes  ¨  No  x

PECO Energy Company

 Yes  ¨  No  x

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

 Yes  ¨  No  x

 

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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants’ knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨x

 

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

 

   Large Accelerated  Accelerated  Non-Accelerated  Small Reporting
Company

Exelon Corporation

  ü      

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

      ü  

Commonwealth Edison Company

      ü  

PECO Energy Company

      ü  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

      ü  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

 

Exelon Corporation

   Yes  ¨   No  x 

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   Yes  ¨   No  x 

Commonwealth Edison Company

   Yes  ¨   No  x 

PECO Energy Company

   Yes  ¨   No  x 

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   Yes  ¨   No  x 

 

The estimated aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by nonaffiliates of each registrant as of June 30, 20122014 was as follows:

 

Exelon Corporation Common Stock, without par value

  $ 32,084,086,34331,319,710,373

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

  Not applicable

Commonwealth Edison Company Common Stock, $12.50 par value

  No established market

PECO Energy Company Common Stock, without par value

  None

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, without par value

  None

 

The number of shares outstanding of each registrant’s common stock as of January 31, 20132015 was as follows:

 

Exelon Corporation Common Stock, without par value

  855,019,272859,833,343

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

  not applicable

Commonwealth Edison Company Common Stock, $12.50 par value

  127,016,761127,016,950

PECO Energy Company Common Stock, without par value

  170,478,507

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, without par value

  1,000

 

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the Exelon Proxy Statement for the 20132015 Annual Meeting of

Shareholders and the Commonwealth Edison Company and PECO Energy Company 20132015 information statementsstatement are

incorporated by reference in Part III.

 

Exelon Generation Company, LLC, PECO Energy Company and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction I(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-K and are therefore filing this Form in the reduced disclosure format.

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   Page No. 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

   1  

FILING FORMAT

   5  

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

   5  

WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION

   5  

PART I

    

ITEM 1.

  

BUSINESS

   6  
  

General

   6  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   7  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   19  
  

PECO Energy Company

   2122  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   2426  
  

Employees

   2831  
  

Environmental Regulation

   2931  
  

Executive Officers of the Registrants

   3438  

ITEM 1A.

  

RISK FACTORS

   3942  

ITEM 1B.

  

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

   6269  

ITEM 2.

  

PROPERTIES

   6370  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   6370  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   6673  
  

PECO Energy Company

   6673  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   6774  

ITEM 3.

  

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

   6876  
  

Exelon Corporation

   6876  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   6876  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   6876  
  

PECO Energy Company

   6876  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   6876  

ITEM 4.

  

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

   6876  

PART II

    

ITEM 5.

  

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

   6977  

ITEM 6.

  

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

   7380  
  

Exelon Corporation

   7380  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   7481  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   7482  
  

PECO Energy Company

   7583  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   7683  

ITEM 7.

  

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   7785  
  

Exelon Corporation

   7785  
  

Executive Overview

   7785  
  

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

   94107  
  

Results of Operations

   109124  
  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

   144156  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   173192  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   175194  
  

PECO Energy Company

   177196  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   179198  


   Page No. 

ITEM 7A.

  

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

   161180  
  

Exelon Corporation

   161180  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   174180  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   176181  
  

PECO Energy Company

   178182  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   180182  

ITEM 8.

  

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

   181200  
  

Exelon Corporation

   191200  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   196201  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   201202  
  

PECO Energy Company

   206203  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   211204  
  

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   216242  
  

1. Significant Accounting Policies

   216242  
  

2. Variable Interest Entities

   231257  
  

3. Regulatory Matters

   236265  
  

4. Merger and Acquisitions

   261298  
  

5. Accounts ReceivableInvestment in CENG

   272307  
  

6. Accounts Receivable

311

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

   273312  
  

7.8. Impairment of Long Lived Assets

315

9. Jointly Owned Electric Utility Plant

   276318  
  

8.10. Intangible Assets

   277319  
  

9.11. Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

   281324  
  

10.12. Derivative Financial Instruments

   304340  
  

11.13. Debt and Credit Agreements

   320

12. Income Taxes

331

13. Asset Retirement Obligations

341357  
  

14. Retirement BenefitsIncome Taxes

   349368  
  

15. Corporate Restructuring and Plant Retirements

366

16. Preferred and Preference Securities

367

17. Common Stock

369

18. Earnings Per Share and Equity

376

19. Commitments and ContingenciesAsset Retirement Obligations

   377  
  

20. Supplemental Financial Information16. Retirement Benefits

   401386

17. Severance

405

18. Preferred and Preference Securities

407

19. Common Stock

408

20. Earnings Per Share and Equity

415  
  

21. Segment Information

411

22. Related Party TransactionsChanges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

   416  
  

22. Commitments and Contingencies

420

23. Supplemental Financial Information

443

24. Segment Information

451

25. Related Party Transactions

456

26. Quarterly Data

   424465  

ITEM 9.

  

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

   427468  

ITEM 9A.

  

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

   427468  
  

Exelon Corporation

   427468  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   427468  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   427468  
  

PECO Energy Company

   427468  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   427468  

ITEM 9B.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

   428469  
  

Exelon Corporation

   428469  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   428469  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   428469  
  

PECO Energy Company

   428469  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   428469  


   Page No. 

PART III

    

ITEM 10.

  

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

   429470  

ITEM 11.

  

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

   430471  

ITEM 12.

  

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

   431472  

ITEM 13.

  

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

   432473  

ITEM 14.

  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

   433474  

PART IV

    

ITEM 15.

  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES   434475  

SIGNATURES

   467509  
  

Exelon Corporation

   467509  
  

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

   468510  
  

Commonwealth Edison Company

   469511  
  

PECO Energy Company

   470512  
  

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

   471

CERTIFICATION EXHIBITS

472513  


GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

 

Exelon Corporation and Related Entities

Exelon

  Exelon Corporation

Generation

  Exelon Generation Company, LLC

ComEd

  Commonwealth Edison Company

PECO

  PECO Energy Company

BGE

  Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

BSC

  Exelon Business Services Company, LLC

Exelon Corporate

  Exelon’s holding company

CENG

  Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC

Constellation

  Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

Antelope Valley, AVSR

Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One

Exelon Transmission Company

  Exelon Transmission Company, LLC

Exelon Wind

  Exelon Wind, LLC and Exelon Generation Acquisition Company, LLC

Ventures

  Exelon Ventures Company, LLC

AmerGen

  AmerGen Energy Company, LLC

BondCo

  RSB BondCo LLC

ComEd Financing III

ComEd Financing III

PEC L.P.

  PECO Energy Capital, L.P.

PECO Trust III

  PECO Energy Capital Trust III

PECO Trust IV

  PECO Energy Capital Trust IV

BGE Trust II

BGE Capital Trust II

PETT

  PECO Energy Transition Trust

Registrants

  Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, collectively

Other Terms and Abbreviations

1998 restructuring settlement

  PECO’s 1998 settlement of its restructuring case mandated by the Competition Act

Act 11

  Pennsylvania Act 11 of 2012

Act 129

  Pennsylvania Act 129 of 2008

AEC

  Alternative Energy Credit that is issued for each megawatt hour of generation from a qualified alternative energy source

AEPS

  Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

AEPS Act

  Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004, as amended

AESO

  Alberta Electric Systems Operator

AFUDC

  Allowance for Funds Used During Construction

ALJ

  Administrative Law Judge

AMI

  Advanced Metering Infrastructure

ARC

  Asset Retirement Cost

ARO

  Asset Retirement Obligation

ARP

  Title IV Acid Rain Program

ARRA of 2009

  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Block contracts

  Forward Purchase Energy Block Contracts

CAIR

  Clean Air Interstate Rule

CAISO

  California ISO

CAMR

Federal Clean Air Mercury Rule

CERCLA

  Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended

Other Terms and Abbreviations

CFL

  Compact Fluorescent Light

Clean Air Act

  Clean Air Act of 1963, as amended

Clean Water Act

  Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972, as amended

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Other Terms and Abbreviations

Competition Act

  Pennsylvania Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act of 1996

CPI

  Consumer Price Index

CPUC

  California Public Utilities Commission

CSAPR

  Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

CTC

  Competitive Transition Charge

DC Circuit Court

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

DOE

  United States Department of Energy

DOJ

  United States Department of Justice

DSP

  Default Service Provider

DSP Program

  Default Service Provider Program

EDF

  Electricite de France SA

EE&C

  Energy Efficiency and Conservation/Demand Response

EGR

ExGen Renewables I, LLC

EGS

  Electric Generation Supplier

EGTP

ExGen Texas Power, LLC

EIMA

  Illinois Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Illinois Senate Bill 1652 and Illinois House Bill 3036)

EPA

  United States Environmental Protection Agency

ERCOT

  Electric Reliability Council of Texas

ERISA

  Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended

EROA

  Expected Rate of Return on Assets

ESPP

  Employee Stock Purchase Plan

FASB

  Financial Accounting Standards Board

FERC

  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FRCC

  Florida Reliability Coordinating Council

FTC

  Federal Trade Commission

GAAP

  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States

GDP

Gross Domestic Product

GHG

  Greenhouse Gas

GRT

  Gross Receipts Tax

GSA

  Generation Supply Adjustment

GWh

  Gigawatt hour

HAP

  Hazardous air pollutants

Health Care Reform Acts

  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

IBEW

  International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

ICC

  Illinois Commerce Commission

ICE

  Intercontinental Exchange

Illinois Act

  Illinois Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997

Illinois EPA

  Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Illinois Settlement Legislation

  Legislation enacted in 2007 affecting electric utilities in Illinois

Integrys

Integrys Energy Services, Inc.

IPA

  Illinois Power Agency

IRC

  Internal Revenue Code

IRS

  Internal Revenue Service

Other Terms and Abbreviations

ISO

  Independent System Operator

ISO-NE

  ISO New England Inc.

ISO-NY

  ISO New York

kV

  Kilovolt

kW

  Kilowatt

kWh

  Kilowatt-hour

LIBOR

  London Interbank Offered Rate

LILO

  Lease-In, Lease-Out

LLRW

  Low-Level Radioactive Waste

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Other Terms and Abbreviations

LTIP

  Long-Term Incentive Plan

MATS

  U.S. EPA Mercury and Air Toxics Standard Rule

MBR

  Market Based Rates Incentive

MDE

  Maryland Department of the Environment

MDPSC

  Maryland Public Service Commission

MGP

  Manufactured Gas Plant

MISO

  MidwestMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

mmcf

  Million Cubic Feet

Moody’s

  Moody’s Investor Service

MOPR

Minimum Offer Price Rule

MRV

  Market-Related Value

MW

  Megawatt

MWh

  Megawatt hour

NAAQS

  National Ambient Air Quality Standards

n.m.

  not meaningful

NAV

  Net Asset Value

NDT

  Nuclear Decommissioning Trust

NEIL

  Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited

NERC

  North American Electric Reliability Corporation

NGS

  Natural Gas Supplier

NJDEP

  New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Non-Regulatory Agreements Units

  Nuclear generating units or portions thereof whose decommissioning-related activities are not subject to contractual elimination under regulatory accounting including the CENG units (Calvert Cliffs, Nine Mile Point, and R.E. Ginna),Clinton, Oyster Creek, Three Mile Island, Zion (a former ComEd unit), and portions of Peach Bottom (a former PECO unit)

NOV

  Notice of Violation

NPDES

  National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NRC

  Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NSPS

  New Source Performance Standards

NWPA

  Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

NYMEX

  New York Mercantile Exchange

OCI

  Other Comprehensive Income

OIESO

  Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator

OPEB

  Other Postretirement Employee Benefits

PA DEP

  Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PAPUC

  Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

PGC

  Purchased Gas Cost Clause

PJM

  PJM Interconnection, LLC

POLR

  Provider of Last Resort

Other Terms and Abbreviations

POR

  Purchase of Receivables

PPA

  Power Purchase Agreement

PPL

PPL Holtwood, LLC

Price-Anderson Act

  Price-Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act of 1957

PRP

  Potentially Responsible Parties

PSEG

  Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated

PURTA

  Pennsylvania Public Realty Tax Act

PV

  Photovoltaic

RCRA

  Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended

REC

  Renewable Energy Credit which is issued for each megawatt hour of generation from a qualified renewable energy source

Regulatory Agreement Units

  Nuclear generating units whose decommissioning-related activities are subject to contractual elimination under regulatory accounting including the former ComEd units (Braidwood, Byron, Dresden, LaSalle, Quad Cities) and the former PECO units (Limerick, Peach Bottom, Salem)

RES

  Retail Electric Suppliers

RFP

  Request for Proposal

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Other Terms and Abbreviations

Rider

  Reconcilable Surcharge Recovery Mechanism

RGGI

  Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

RMC

  Risk Management Committee

RPM

  PJM Reliability Pricing Model

RPS

  Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards

RTEP

  Regional Transmission Expansion Plan

RTO

  Regional Transmission Organization

S&P

  Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services

SEC

  United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Senate Bill 1

  Maryland Senate Bill 1

SERC

  SERC Reliability Corporation (formerly Southeast Electric Reliability Council)

SERP

  Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan

SFC

Supplier Forward Contract

SGIG

  Smart Grid Investment Grant

SGIP

  Smart Grid Initiative Program

SILO

  Sale-In, Lease-Out

SMP

  Smart Meter Program

SMPIP

  Smart Meter Procurement and Installation Plan

SNF

  Spent Nuclear Fuel

SOA

Society of Actuaries

SOS

  Standard Offer Service

SPP

  Southwest Power Pool

Tax Relief Act of 2010

  Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010

TEG

Termoelectrica del Golfo

TEP

Termoelectrica Penoles

Upstream

  Natural gas and oil exploration and production activities

VIE

  Variable Interest Entity

WECC

  Western Electric Coordinating Council

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FILING FORMAT

 

This combined Annual Report on Form 10-K is being filed separately by the Registrants. Information contained herein relating to any individual Registrant is filed by such Registrant on its own behalf. No Registrant makes any representation as to information relating to any other Registrant.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain of the matters discussed in thisThis Report arecontains certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by a RegistrantRegistrants include those factors discussed herein, including those factors discussed with respect to such Registrant discussed in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 1922; and (d) other factors discussed herein and in other filings with the SEC by the Registrants. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Report. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report.

 

WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

The public may read and copy any reports or other information that the Registrants file with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at1-800-SEC-0330. These documents are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services, the website maintained by the SEC atwww.sec.gov and the Registrants’ websites atwww.exeloncorp.com. Information contained on the Registrants’ websites shall not be deemed incorporated into, or to be a part of, this Report.

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PART I

 

ITEM 1.BUSINESS

 

General

 

Corporate Structure and Business and Other Information

 

Exelon, incorporated in Pennsylvania in February 1999, is a utility services holding company engaged, through its principal subsidiary, Generation, in the energy generation business, and through its principal subsidiaries ComEd, PECO and BGE, in the energy delivery businesses discussed below. Exelon’s principal executive offices are located at 10 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, and its telephone number is 312-394-7398.

 

Generation

 

Generation’s integrated business consists of its ownedthe generation, physical delivery and contracted electric generating facilities and investments in generation ventures that are marketedmarketing of power across multiple geographical regions through its leading customer-facing activities. These customer-facing activities include, wholesale energy marketing operations and its competitive retail customer supply of electricbusiness, Constellation, which sells electricity and natural gas to both wholesale and retail customers. Generation also sells renewable energy and other energy-related products and services, including renewable energy products, risk management services and engages in natural gas and oil exploration and production activities.activities (Upstream). Generation has six reportable segments consisting of the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and Other regions.Regions.

 

Generation was formed in 2000 as a Pennsylvania limited liability company. Generation began operations as a result of a corporate restructuring, effective January 1, 2001, in which Exelon separated its generation and other competitive businesses from its regulated energy delivery businesses at ComEd and PECO.

Generation’s principal executive offices are located at 300 Exelon Way, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348, and its telephone number is 610-765-5959.

 

ComEd

 

ComEd’s energy delivery business consists of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services to retail customers in northern Illinois, including the City of Chicago.

 

ComEd was organized in the State of Illinois in 1913 as a result of the merger of Cosmopolitan Electric Company into the original corporation named Commonwealth Edison Company, which was incorporated in 1907. ComEd’s principal executive offices are located at 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605, and its telephone number is 312-394-4321.

 

PECO

 

PECO’s energy delivery business consists of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services to retail customers in southeastern Pennsylvania, including the City of Philadelphia, as well as the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of natural gas distribution services to retail customers in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia.

 

PECO was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1929. PECO’s principal executive offices are located at 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, and its telephone number is 215-841-4000.

BGE

 

BGE’s energy delivery business consists of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services to retail customers in central Maryland,

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including the City of Baltimore, as well as the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of natural gas distribution services to retail customers in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore.

 

BGE was incorporated in Maryland in 1906. BGE’s principal executive offices are located at 110 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, and its telephone number is 410-234-5000.

 

Operating Segments

 

See Note 2124—Segment Information of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on Exelon’s operating segments.

 

Pending Merger with Constellation Energy Group,Pepco Holdings, Inc.

 

On March 12, 2012, Exelon completed the merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement among Exelon, Bolt Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon (Merger Sub), and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. As a result of that merger, Merger Sub was merged into Constellation (the Initial Merger) and Constellation became a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon. Following the completion of the Initial Merger,April 29, 2014, Exelon and ConstellationPHI signed an agreement and plan of merger (as subsequently amended and restated as of July 18, 2014) to combine the two companies in an all cash transaction. The resulting company will retain the Exelon name and be headquartered in Chicago. The merger is expected to be completed a seriesin the second or third quarter of internal corporate organizational restructuring transactions. Constellation merged with and into Exelon, with Exelon continuing as the surviving corporation (the Upstream Merger). Simultaneously with the Upstream Merger, Constellation’s interest in RF HoldCo LLC, which holds Constellation’s interest in BGE, was transferred to Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon that also owns Exelon’s interests in ComEd and PECO. Following the Upstream Merger and the transfer of RF HoldCo LLC, Exelon contributed to Generation certain subsidiaries, including those with generation and customer supply operations that were acquired from Constellation as a result of the Initial Merger and the Upstream Merger.2015. See Note 44—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Constellationpending transaction.

 

Generation

 

Generation, is one of the largest competitive electric generation companies in the United States as measured by owned and contracted MW. Generation creates incremental strategic value by operating as an integratedMW, physically delivers and markets power across multiple geographic regions through its customer-facing business, Constellation. Constellation sells electricity and natural gas to both wholesale and retail customers. The retail sales include commercial, industrial and residential customers. Generation’s electricity generation strategy is to pursue opportunities that provide generation-to-load matching its largeand that diversify the generation fleet with a leading customer-facing platform.by expanding Generation’s presence in well-developed energy markets,regional and technological footprint. Generation leverages its integrated hedging strategy mitigating short-term market volatility, and its low-cost nuclear generating fleet operating consistently at high capacity factors, position it well to succeed in competitive energy markets.

Generation’s customer-facing business, now referred to as Constellation, utilizes Generation’s energy generation portfolio to ensure delivery of energy to both wholesale and retail customers under long-term and short-term contracts, and in spotwholesale power markets. Generation’s customer facing activities foster development and delivery of other innovative energy-related products and services for its customers. Generation operates in well-developed energy markets and employs an integrated hedging strategy to manage commodity price volatility. Generation’s fleet, including its nuclear plants which consistently operate at high capacity factors, also provide geographic and supply source diversity. These factors help Generation mitigate the challenging conditions emanating from competitive energy markets. Generation’s customers include distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, financial institutions, and commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers in competitive markets. Generation also sells renewable energy and other energy-related products and other services, to meet its customers’ requirements. Generation is dependent upon continued deregulation of retail electric and engages in natural gas markets and its ability to generateoil exploration and obtain supplies of electricity and gas at competitive prices in the market.production activities (Upstream).

 

Generation is a public utility under the Federal Power Act and is subject to FERC’s exclusive ratemaking jurisdiction over wholesale sales of electricity and the transmission of electricity in interstate commerce. Under the Federal Power Act, FERC has the authority to grant or deny market-based rates for sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services to ensure that such sales are just and reasonable. FERC’s jurisdiction over ratemaking also includes the authority to suspend the market-based rates of utilities (including Generation, which is a public utility as FERC defines that term) and set cost-based rates should FERC find that its previous grant of market-based rates authority is no longer just and reasonable. Other matters subject to FERC jurisdiction include, but are

not limited to, third-party

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financings; review of mergers; dispositions of jurisdictional facilities and acquisitions of securities of another public utility or an existing operational generating facility; affiliate transactions; intercompany financings and cash management arrangements; certain internal corporate reorganizations; and certain holding company acquisitions of public utility and holding company securities. Additionally, ERCOT is not subject to regulation by FERC but performs a similar function in Texas.Texas to that performed by RTOs in markets regulated by FERC. Specific operations of Generation are also subject to the jurisdiction of various other Federal, state, regional and local agencies, including the NRC and Federal and state environmental protection agencies. Additionally, Generation is subject to mandatory reliability standards promulgated by the NERC, with the approval of FERC.

 

RTOs and ISOs exist in a number of regions to provide transmission service across multiple transmission systems. CAISO, PJM, MISO, ISO-NE ISO-NY and SPP, have been approved by FERC as RTOs.RTOs, and CAISO and ISO-NY have been approved as ISOs. These entities are responsible for regional planning, managing transmission congestion, developing wholesale markets for energy and capacity, maintaining reliability, market monitoring, the scheduling of physical power sales brokered through ICE and NYMEX and the elimination or reduction of redundant transmission charges imposed by multiple transmission providers when wholesale customers take transmission service across several transmission systems.

 

Significant AcquisitionsMerger with Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

 

On March 12, 2012, Constellation merged into Exelon with Exelon continuing as the surviving corporation pursuant to the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger. Since the merger transaction, Generation includes the former Constellation generation and customer supply operations. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Constellation merger.

Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, Inc.

Generation owns a 50.01% interest in CENG, a joint venture with EDF. CENG is governed by a board of ten directors, five of which are appointed by Generation and five by EDF. CENG owns a total of five nuclear generating facilities on three sites, Calvert Cliffs, R.E. Ginna and Nine Mile Point. CENG’s ownership share in the total capacity of these units is 3,998 MW. See ITEM 2. PROPERTIES for additional information on these sites.

Prior to April 1, 2014, Exelon and Generation accounted for their investment in CENG under the equity method of accounting. The transfer of the nuclear operating licenses and the execution of the NOSA on April 1, 2014, resulted in the derecognition of the equity method investment in CENG and the recording of all assets, liabilities and EDF’s noncontrolling interest in CENG at fair value on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the integration transaction.

Significant Acquisitions

Integrys Energy Services, Inc.On November 1, 2014, Generation acquired the competitive retail electric and natural gas business activities of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. through the purchase of all of the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Integrys Energy Services, Inc. (Integrys) for a purchase price of $332 million, including net working capital. The generation and solar asset businesses of Integrys are excluded from the transaction. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the above acquisition.

Antelope Valley Solar Ranch OneOne..On September 30, 2011, Generation acquiredExelon announced the completion of its acquisition of all of the interests in Antelope Valley, Solar Ranch One (Antelope Valley), a 230-MW242-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project under development in northern Los Angeles County, California, from First Solar, which developed and will build, operate, and maintain the project.Inc. The first block began operations in December 2012, with three additional blocks coming online in February 2013 and an expectation of full commercial operation by the end of the third quarter of 2013. Whenfacility became fully operational Antelope Valley will be one of the largest PV solar projects in the world, with approximately 3.8 million solar panels generating enough clean, renewable electricity to power the equivalent of 75,000 average homes per year.2014. The project has a 25-year PPA approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for the full output of the plant. Exelon expects to invest up to $701 million in equity inplant, which has been approved by the project through 2013. The DOE’s Loan Programs Office issued a loan guaranteeCPUC. Total capitalized costs for the facility incurred as of up to $646 million to support project financing for Antelope Valley. Exelon expects the total investment of up to $1.3 billion to be accretive to earnings and cash flows beginning in 2013. Once constructed and operating, the project is expected to have stable earnings and cash flow profiles due to the PPA.December 31, 2014 were approximately $1.1 billion.

 

Wolf Hollow Generating Station.On August 24, 2011, Generation completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of Wolf Hollow, LLC (Wolf Hollow), a combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in north Texas, for a purchase price of $311 million which increased Generation’s owned capacity within the ERCOT power market by 720704 MWs.

 

Exelon Wind.Significant Dispositions In 2010, Generation acquired 735 MWs of installed, operating wind capacity located in eight states for approximately $893 million in cash. In addition, Generation acquired development stage projects which became fully operational in 2012.

 

See Note 4Asset Divestitures. As of December 31, 2014, Generation sold or entered into agreements to divest certain generating assets with total expected pre-tax proceeds of $1.8 billion (after-tax proceeds of approximately $1.4 billion). The proceeds are expected to be used primarily to finance a portion of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the above acquisitions.

Significant Dispositionsacquisition of PHI.

 

Maryland Clean Coal Stations.Associated with certain of the regulatory approvals required for the merger, Exelon and Constellation agreed to enter into contracts to sell three Constellation generating stations, Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and C.P. Crane in Baltimore County, Maryland within 150 days (subsequently extended 30 days by the DOJ)

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following the merger completion. In accordance with that agreement, on On November 30, 2012, a subsidiary of Generation sold these threethe Brandon Shores generating station and H.A. Wagner generating station in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and the C.P. Crane generating stations and associated assetsstation in Baltimore County, Maryland to Raven Power Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Riverstone Holdings LLC to comply with certain of the regulatory approvals required by the merger with Constellation Energy Group, Inc. for estimated net proceeds from the sale of approximately $371 million, which resulted in a pre-tax lossimpairment charge of $272 million.

See Note 44—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions and Note 8—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Generating Resources

 

At December 31, 2012,2014, the generating resources of Generation consisted of the following:

 

Type of Capacity

  MW 

Owned generation assets (a)(b)

  

Nuclear

   17,202

Fossil

12,05019,316  

Renewable (including Hydroelectric)Fossil(b)(c)

   3,5169,515

Renewable(d)

3,434  
  

 

 

 

Owned generation assets

   32,76832,265  

Long-term power purchase contracts(c)

   9,296

Investment in CENG(d)

1,9639,574  
  

 

 

 

Total generating resources

   44,02741,839  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)See “Fuel” for sources of fuels used in electric generation.
(b)Includes equity method investment in certain generating facilities.
(c)Excludes contracts with CENG.Net generation capacity is stated at proportionate ownership share. See Long-Term Contracts table in this sectionITEM 2. PROPERTIES—Generation for additional information.
(c)Comprised primarily of natural gas generating assets. Excludes Quail Run, which was sold on January 21, 2015.
(d)Generation owns a 50.01% interest in CENG, a joint venture with EDF. See ITEM 2. PROPERTIES—GenerationIncludes hydroelectric, wind, and Note 22—Related Party Transactions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.solar generating assets.

 

Generation has six reportable segments, the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and Other Regions, representing the different geographical areas in which Generation’s customer-facing activities are conducted and where Generation’s generating resources are located.

Mid-Atlantic represents operations in the eastern half of PJM, which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and parts of North Carolina (approximately 32%35% of capacity).

Midwest represents operations in the western half of PJM, which includes portions of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee; and the entire United States footprint of MISO (excluding MISO’s Southern Region), which covers all or most of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the remaining parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio not covered by PJM; and parts of Montana, Missouri and Kentucky (approximately 34%38% of capacity).

New England represents the operations within the ISO-NE covering the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont (approximately 8%7% of capacity).

New York represents the operations within ISO-NY, which covers the state of New York in its entirety (approximately 3% of capacity).

ERCOT represents operations within Electric Reliability Council of Texas, covering most of the state of Texas (approximately 11% of capacity).

Other Regions is an aggregate of regions not considered individually significant (approximately 12%6% of capacity).

See Note 24—Segment Information of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on revenues from external customers and revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense for each of Generation’s reportable segments.

 

Nuclear Facilities

 

Generation has ownership interests in elevenfourteen nuclear generating stations currently in service, consisting of 1924 units with an aggregate of 17,20219,316 MW of capacity. Generation wholly owns all of its nuclear generating stations, except for Quad Cities Generating Station (75% ownership), Peach Bottom Generating Station (50% ownership), and Salem Generating Station (Salem) (42.59% ownership). , which are consolidated on Exelon’s and Generation’s financial statements relative to its proportionate ownership interest in each unit. In addition, Generation owns a 50.01% interest, collectively, in the CENG generating stations (Calvert Cliff Nuclear Power Plant, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station [excluding LIPA’s 18% ownership interest in Nine Mile Point Unit 2] and R.E. Ginna) which are 100% consolidated on Exelon and Generation’s financial statements as of April 1, 2014. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Generation’s nuclear generating stations are all operated by Generation, with the exception of the two units at Salem, which are operated by PSEG Nuclear, LLC (PSEG Nuclear), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of PSEG. In 20122014, 2013, and 2011,2012 electric supply (in GWh) generated from

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the nuclear generating facilities was 53%67%, 57% and 82%53%, respectively, of Generation’s total electric supply, which also includes fossil, hydroelectric and renewable generation and electric supply purchased for resale. The majority of this output was dispatched to support Generation’s wholesale and retail power marketing activities. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS for further discussion of Generation’s electric supply sources.

 

Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, Inc.

Generation also owns a 50.01% interest in CENG, a joint venture with EDF. CENG is governed by a board of ten directors, five of which are appointed by Generation and five by EDF. CENG owns and operates a total of five nuclear generating facilities on three sites, Calvert Cliffs, Ginna and Nine Mile Point. CENG’s ownership share in the total capacity of these units is 3,925 MW. See ITEM 2. PROPERTIES for additional information on these sites.

Generation has a unit contingent PPA with CENG under which it purchases 85 to 90% of the output of CENG’s nuclear generating facilities that is not sold to third parties under the pre-existing PPAs through 2014. Beginning on January 1, 2015, and continuing to the end of the lives of the respective nuclear facilities, Generation will purchase 50.01% and EDF will purchase 49.99% of the output of the CENG’s nuclear facilities. All commitments to purchase subsequent to December 31, 2014 are at market prices. See Note 22—Related Party Transactions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding CENG.

Nuclear Operations.Capacity factors, which are significantly affected by the number and duration of refueling and non-refueling outages, can have a significant impact on Generation’s results of operations. As the largest generator of nuclear power in the United States, Generation can negotiate favorable terms for the materials and services that its business requires. Generation’s operations from its nuclear plants have historically had minimal environmental impact and the plants have a safe operating history.

During 20122014 and 2011,2013, the nuclear generating facilities operated by Generation achieved capacity factors of 92.7%94.3% and 93.3%94.1%, respectively. The capacity factors reflect ownership percentage of stations operated by Generation and include CENG as of April 1, 2014. Generation manages its scheduled refueling outages to minimize their duration and to maintain high nuclear generating capacity factors, resulting in a stable generation base for Generation’s wholesale and retail marketing and trading activities. During scheduled refueling outages, Generation performs maintenance and equipment upgrades in order to minimize the occurrence of unplanned outages and to maintain safe, reliable operations.

 

In addition to the rigorous maintenance and equipment upgrades performed by Generation during scheduled refueling outages, Generation has extensive operating and security procedures in place to ensure the safe operation of the nuclear units. Generation has extensive safety systems in place to protect the plant, personnel and surrounding area in the unlikely event of an accident.

 

Regulation of Nuclear Power Generation.Generation is subject to the jurisdiction of the NRC with respect to the operation of its nuclear generating stations, including the licensing for operation of each unit. The NRC subjects nuclear generating stations to continuing review and regulation covering, among other things, operations, maintenance, emergency planning, security and environmental and radiological aspects of those stations. As part of its reactor oversight process, the NRC continuously assesses unit performance indicators and inspection results, and communicates its assessment on a semi-annual basis. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the NRC categorized eachCalvert Cliffs unit 2, Clinton, Limerick units 1 and 2, and Oyster Creek in the Regulatory Response Column, which is the second highest of five performance bands. All other units operated by Generation are categorized in the Licensee Response Column as of December 31, 2014, which is the highest of five performance bands.band. The NRC may modify, suspend or revoke operating licenses and impose civil penalties for failure to comply with the Atomic Energy Act, the regulations under such Act or the terms of the operating licenses. Changes in

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regulations by the NRC may require a substantial increase in capital expenditures for nuclear generating facilities and/or increased operating costs of nuclear generating units.

 

On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that seriously damaged the nuclear units at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, which are operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co. In July 2011, an NRC Task Force formed in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi events issued a report of its review of the accident, including recommendations for future regulatory action by the NRC to be taken in the near and longer term. The Task Force’s report concluded that nuclear reactors in the United States are operating safely and do not present an imminent risk to public health and safety. The NRC and its staff have issued orders and implementation guidance for commercial reactor licensees operating in the United States. The NRC and its staff are continuing to evaluate additional requirements. For additional information on the NRC actions related to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and the industry’s response, see ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Executive Overview.

Licenses. Generation has 40-year operating licenses from the NRC for each of its nuclear units and has received 20-year operating license renewals for Peach Bottom Units 2 and 3, Dresden Units 2 and 3, Quad Cities Units 1 and 2, Oyster Creek Unit 1, Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2, Nine Mile Point Units 1 and 2, R.E. Ginna Unit 1, Three Mile Island Unit 1.1 and Limerick Units 1 and 2. Additionally, PSEG has 40-year operating licenses from the NRC and on June 30, 2011,has received 20-year operating license renewals for Salem Units 1 and 2. On December 8, 2010, in connection with an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with the NJDEP, Exelon announced that Generation will permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019. The following table summarizes the current operating license expiration dates for Generation’s nuclear facilities in service:

 

Station

  Unit   In-Service
Date (a)
   Current License
Expiration
 

Braidwood

   1    1988    2026 
   2    1988    2027 

Byron

   1    1985    2024 
   2    1987    2026 

Clinton

   1    1987    2026 

Dresden (b)

   2    1970    2029 
   3    1971    2031 

LaSalle

   1    1984    2022 
   2    1984    2023 

Limerick(c)

   1    1986    2024 
   2    1990    2029 

Oyster Creek (b)(d)

   1    1969    2029 

Peach Bottom (b)

   2    1974    2033 
   3    1974    2034 

Quad Cities (b)

   1    1973    2032 
   2    1973    2032 

Salem (b)

   1    1977    2036 
   2    1981    2040 

Three Mile Island (b)

   1    1974    2034 

Station

  Unit   In-Service
Date (a)
   Current License
Expiration
 

Braidwood (b)

   1     1988     2026  
   2     1988     2027  

Byron (b)

   1     1985     2024  
   2     1987     2026  

Calvert Cliffs (c)

   1     1975     2034  
   2     1977     2036  

Clinton

   1     1987     2026  

Dresden (c)

   2     1970     2029  
   3     1971     2031  

LaSalle (d)

   1     1984     2022  
   2     1984     2023  

Limerick (c)

   1     1986     2044  
   2     1990     2049  

Nine Mile Point (c)

   1     1969     2029  
   2     1988     2046  

Oyster Creek (c)(e)

   1     1969     2029  

Peach Bottom (c)

   2     1974     2033  
   3     1974     2034  

Quad Cities (c)

   1     1973     2032  
   2     1973     2032  

R.E. Ginna (c)

   1     1970     2029  

Salem (c)

   1     1977     2036  
   2     1981     2040  

Three Mile Island (c)

   1     1974     2034  

 

(a)Denotes year in which nuclear unit began commercial operations.
(b)Stations for which the NRC has issued a renewed operating licenses.
(c)On June 22, 2011,In May 2013, Generation submitted applications to the NRC to extend the operating licenses of LimerickBraidwood Units 1 and 2 and Byron Units 1 and 2 by 20 years.
(c)Stations for which the NRC has issued renewed operating licenses.
(d)In December 2014, Generation submitted applications to the NRC to extend the operating licenses of LaSalle Units 1 and 2 by 20 years.
(e)In December 2010, Exelon announced that Generation will permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019.

 

Generation expects to applycurrently has license renewal applications pending for Braidwood Units 1 and obtain approval2, Byron Units 1 and 2, and LaSalle Units 1 and 2. Generation has advised the NRC that any license renewal application for Clinton would not be filed until the first quarter of license renewals for the remaining nuclear units.2021. The operating license renewal process takes approximately four to five years from the commencement of the renewal process until completion of the NRC’s review. The NRC review process takes approximately two years from the docketing of an application. Each requested license renewal is expected to be for 20 years beyond the original operating license expiration. Depreciation provisions are based on the estimated useful lives of the stations, which reflect the actual and assumed renewal of operating licenses for all of Generation’s operating nuclear generating stations except for Oyster Creek.

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In August 2012, Generation entered into an operating services agreement with the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to provide operational and managerial support services for the Fort Calhoun Station and a licensing agreement for use of the Exelon Nuclear Management Model. The terms for both agreements are 20 years. OPPD will continue to own the plant and remain the NRC licensee.

 

Nuclear Uprate Program. Generation is engaged in individual projects as part of a planned power uprate program across its nuclear fleet. Using proven technologies,When economically viable, the projects take advantage of new production and measurement technologies, new materials and application of expertise gained from a half-century of nuclear power operations. The uprates are being undertaken pursuant to an organized, strategically sequenced implementation plan. The implementation effort includes a periodic review and refinement of the plan in light of changing market conditions. Decisions to implement uprates at particular nuclear plants, the amount of expenditures to implement the plan, and the actual MWs of additional capacity attributable to the uprate program will be determined on a project-by-project basis in accordance with Exelon’s normal project evaluation standards and ultimately will depend on market conditions, economic and policy considerations, and other factors.

Based on recentongoing reviews, the nuclear uprate implementation plan was adjusted during 2012, primarily2013 to cancel certain projects. The Measurement Uncertainty Recapture uprate projects at the Dresden and Quad Cities nuclear stations were cancelled as a result of the cost of additional plant modifications identified during final design work which, when combined with then current market conditions, including low natural gas prices andmade the continued sluggish economy, resulting inprojects not economically viable. Additionally, the deferral or cancellation of certain projects. In addition,market conditions prompted Generation to cancel the ability to implement several projects requires the successful resolution of various technical matters. The resolution of these matters may further affect the timing and amount of the power increases associated with the power uprate initiative. Following these reviews, any projects that may be undertaken are expected to be completed by the end of 2021, and may result in between 1,125 and 1,200 MWs of additional capacity at an overnight cost of approximately $3.4 billion in 2013 dollars. Overnight costs do not include financing costs or cost escalation.

Approximately 75% of the planned uprate MWs projects are either complete and in service or in the installation or design and engineering phases across seven nuclear stations including Limerick and Peach Bottom in Pennsylvania and Byron, Braidwood, Dresden, LaSalle and Quad Cities in Illinois. The remaining 25% of uprate MWs, if and when completed, would come from anpreviously deferred extended power uprate projectprojects at the LaSalle and Limerick currently schedulednuclear stations. During 2013, Generation recorded a pre-tax charge to begin in 2017. Fromoperating and maintenance expense and interest expense of approximately $111 million and $8 million, respectively, to accrue remaining costs and reverse the previously capitalized costs.

Under the nuclear uprate program, announcement in 2008 through December 31, 2012, Generation has placed ininto service 310projects representing 393 MWs of new nuclear generation through the uprate program at a cost of approximately $810$1,193 million, which has been capitalized to property, plant and equipment on Exelon’s and Generation’s consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2012, an additional approximate $3102014, Generation has capitalized $122 million has been capitalized to construction work in progress (CWIP) within property, plant and equipment on Exelon’s and Generation’s consolidated balance sheets,for nuclear uprate projects expected to be placed in service by the end of which approximately $200 million (202 MWs) relates to projects currently2016, consisting of 139 MWs of new nuclear generation that is in the installation phase.phase at one nuclear station, Peach Bottom in Pennsylvania. The remaining $110 million (346 MWs) in CWIP relates to projects currently in the design and engineering phase that continuespend associated with this project is expected to be evaluated in accordance with Exelon’s normal project evaluation standards. The completionapproximately $125 million through the end of those projects in the design and engineering phase will ultimately depend on market conditions, economic and policy considerations, and other factors. As of December 31, 2012,2016. Generation believes that it is more likely than notprobable that all projects in CWIPthis project will ultimately be placed in service.completed. If a project in the design and engineering phase is expected not to not be completed as planned, previously capitalized costs wouldwill be reversed through earnings as a charge to operating and maintenance expense.

New Nuclear Site Development. On August 28, 2012, Exelon halted efforts to gain initial federal regulatory approvals for new nuclear construction in Victoria County, Texasexpense and notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it has withdrawn its related Early Site Permit application. The action is in response to low natural gas prices and economic and market conditions that have made construction

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of new merchant nuclear power plants in competitive markets uneconomical now and for the foreseeable future. The withdrawal of the license application brings an end to all project activity.interest.

 

Nuclear Waste Disposal. There are no facilities for the reprocessing or permanent disposal of SNF currently in operation in the United States, nor has the NRC licensed any such facilities. Generation currently stores all SNF generated by its nuclear generating facilities in on-site storage pools or in dry cask storage facilities. Since Generation’s SNF storage pools generally do not have sufficient storage capacity for the life of the respective plant, Generation has developed dry cask storage facilities to support operations.

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation had approximately 58,10073,800 SNF assemblies (13,900(18,300 tons) stored on site in SNF pools or dry cask storage (this includes SNF assemblies at Zion Station, for which Generation retains ownership even though the responsibility for decommissioning Zion Station has been assumed by another party; see Note 1315—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Zion Station Decommissioning). All currently operating Generation-owned nuclear sites have on-site dry cask storage, except for Clinton and Three Mile Island. Clinton and Three Mile Island willare anticipated to lose full core reserve, which is when the on-site storage pool will no longer have sufficient space to receive a full complement of fuel from the reactor core, in 2015 and 2023, respectively. Dry cask storage will be in operation at Clinton and is expected to be in operation at Three Mile Island prior to the closing oflosing full core offload capability in their respective on-site storage pools. On-site dry cask storage in concert with on-site storage pools will be capable of meeting all current and future SNF storage requirements at Generation’s sites through the end of the license renewal periods and through decommissioning.

 

For a discussion of matters associated with Generation’s contracts with the DOE for the disposal of SNF, see Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

As a by-product of their operations, nuclear generating units produce LLRW. LLRW is accumulated at each generating station and permanently disposed of at federally licensed disposal facilities. The Federal Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act of 1980 provides that states may enter into agreements to provide regional disposal facilities for LLRW and restrict use of those facilities to waste generated within the region. Illinois and Kentucky have entered into such an agreement, although neither state currently has an operational site and none is anticipated to be operational until after 2020.

 

Generation is currently utilizing on-site storage capacity at its nuclear generation stations for limited amounts of LLRW and has been shippingships its Class A LLRW, which representrepresents 93% of LLRW generated at its stations, to disposal facilities in Utah and South Carolina. The disposal facility in South Carolina at present is only receiving LLRW from LLRW generators in South Carolina, New Jersey (which includes Oyster Creek and Salem), and Connecticut.

Generation has received NRC approval forutilizes on-site storage capacity at its Peach Bottom and LaSalle stations that will allow storageto store Class B and Class C LLRW for all stations in Generation’s nuclear fleet, as approved by the NRC. Generation has a contract through 2032 to ship Class B and Class C LLRW to a disposal facility in Texas. The agreement provides for disposal of all current Class B and Class C LLRW currently stored at these sitesthe Peach Bottom and LaSalle stations as well as the Class B and Class C LLRW generated during the term of the agreement. However, because the production of LLRW from Generation’s nuclear fleet will exceed the capacity at the Texas site (3.9 million curies for 15 years beginning in 2012), Generation will still be required to utilize on-site storage at its remainingPeach Bottom and LaSalle stations with limited capacity.for Class B and Class C LLRW. Generation nowcurrently has enough storage capacity to store all Class B and C LLRW for the life of all stations in Generation’s nuclear fleet. During 2012, Generation entered into a six year contract to ship Class B and Class C LLRW to Texas. The terms of the agreement will provide for disposal of all current Class B and Class C LLRW stored at the stations, as well as the waste generated during the term of the agreement. Generation continues to pursue alternative disposal strategies for LLRW, including an LLRW reduction program to minimize cost impacts and on-site storage.

 

Nuclear Insurance.Generation is subject to liability, property damage and other risks associated with a major accidental outageincidents at any of its nuclear stations, including the CENG nuclear stations. Generation has reduced its financial exposure to these risks through insurance and other industry risk-sharing provisions. See “Nuclear Insurance” within Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details.

 

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For information regarding property insurance, see ITEM 2. PROPERTIES—Generation. Generation is self-insured to the extent that any losses may exceed the amount of insurance maintained or are within the policy deductible for its insured losses. Such losses could have a material adverse effect on Exelon’s and Generation’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

Decommissioning.NRC regulations require that licensees of nuclear generating facilities demonstrate reasonable assurance that funds will be available in specified minimum amounts at the end of the life of the facility to decommission the facility. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Exelon Corporation, Executive Overview; ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, Nuclear Decommissioning, Asset Retirement Obligations and Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Investments; and Notes 3, 9Note 3—Regulatory Matters, Note 11—Fair Value of Financial Assets and 13Liabilities and Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Generation’s NDT funds and its decommissioning obligations.

 

Dresden Unit 1 and Peach Bottom Unit 1 have ceased power generation. SNF at Dresden Unit 1 is currently being stored in dry cask storage until a permanent repository under the NWPA is completed. All SNF for Peach Bottom Unit 1, which ceased operation in 1974, has been removed from the site and the SNF pool is drained and decontaminated. Generation’s estimated liabilityARO liabilities to

decommission Dresden Unit 1 and Peach Bottom Unit 1 as of December 31, 2012 was $1952014 were $188 million and $121$111 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012,2014, NDT funds set aside to pay for these obligations were $390$459 million.

 

Zion Station Decommissioning.On December 11, 2007, Generation entered into an Asset Sale Agreement (ASA) with EnergySolutions, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, EnergySolutions, LLC (EnergySolutions) and ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) under which ZionSolutions has assumed responsibility for decommissioning Zion Station, which is located in Zion, Illinois and ceased operation in 1998.

 

On September 1, 2010, Generation and EnergySolutions completed the transactions contemplated by the ASA. Specifically, Generation transferred to ZionSolutions substantially all of the assets (other than land) associated with Zion Station, including assets held in related NDT funds. In consideration for Generation’s transfer of those assets, ZionSolutions assumed decommissioning and other liabilities, excluding the obligation to dispose of SNF, associated with Zion Station. Pursuant to the ASA, ZionSolutions canwill periodically request reimbursement from the Zion Station-related NDT funds for costs incurred related to the decommissioning efforts at Zion Station. However, ZionSolutions is subject to certain restrictions on its ability to request reimbursement; specifically, if certain milestones as defined in the ASA are not met, all or a portion of requested reimbursements shall be deferred until such milestones are met. See Note 1315—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Zion Station Decommissioning and see Note 22—Variable Interest Entities of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of variable interest entity considerations related to ZionSolutions.

 

Fossil and Renewable Facilities (including Hydroelectric)

 

Generation has ownership interests in 15,56612,949 MW of capacity in fossil and renewable generating facilities currently in service.service (excluding Quail Run, which was sold on January 21, 2015). Generation wholly owns all of its fossil and renewable generating stations, with the exception of: (1) jointly-ownedjointly owned facilities that include Keystone, Conemaugh, and Wyman; (2) an ownership interestsinterest through an equity method investmentsinvestment in Colver, Malacha, Safe Harbor, and Sunnyside; and (3) certain wind project entities with minority interest owners.owners, see Note 2—Variable Interest Entities of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these wind project entities. Generation’s fossil and renewable generating stations are all operated by Generation, with the exception of Colver, Conemaugh, Keystone, LaPorte, Malacha, Safe Harbor, Sunnyside and Wyman, which are operated

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by third parties. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information relating to the sale of the Quail Run generating facility. In 20122014 and 2011,2013, electric supply (in GWh) generated from owned fossil and renewable generating facilities was 12%13% and 7%15%, respectively, of Generation’s total electric supply. The majority of this output was dispatched to support Generation’s wholesale and retail power marketing activities. For additional information regarding Generation’s electric generating facilities, see ITEM 2. PROPERTIES—Generation.

Exelon Wind. During 2012, six development projects with a combined capacity of approximately 400 MWs began commercial operations. SeeGeneration Company, LLC and ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Exelon Corporation, Executive Overview for additional information.information on Generation Renewable Development.

 

Licenses. Fossil and renewable generation plants are generally not licensed, and, therefore, the decision on when to retire plants is, fundamentally, a commercial one. FERC has the exclusive authority to license most non-Federal hydropower projects located on navigable waterways or Federal lands, or connected to the interstate electric grid. On August 29, 2012 and August 30, 2012, Generation submitted hydroelectric license applications to the FERC for 46-year licenses for the Conowingo Hydroelectric Project (Conowingo) and the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility Project and(Muddy Run), respectively. Based on the Conowingo Hydroelectric Project, respectively. The FERC reviewprocedural schedule, the FERC licensing process is scheduledwas not completed prior to be completed bythe expiration of Muddy Run’s license on August 31, 2014, and the expiration of Conowingo’s license on September 1, 2014. FERC is required to issue annual licenses for the facilities

until the new licenses are issued. On September 10, 2014, when the currentFERC issued annual licenses for Conowingo and Muddy Run, effective as of the expiration of the previous licenses. If FERC does not issue new licenses expire.prior to the expiration of annual licenses, the annual licenses will renew automatically. The stations are currently being depreciated over their estimated useful lives, which includes the license renewal period. Refer to Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Insurance. Generation maintains business interruption insurance for its renewable projects, and delay in start-up insurance for its renewable projects currently under construction. Generation does not purchase business interruption insurance for its wholly owned fossil and hydroelectric operations.operations, unless required by financing agreements. Generation maintains both property damage and liability insurance. For property damage and liability claims for these operations, Generation is self-insured to the extent that losses are within the policy deductible or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. Such losses could have a material adverse effect on Exelon’s and Generation’s financial condition and their results of operations and cash flows. For information regarding property insurance, see ITEM 2. PROPERTIES—Generation.Exelon Generation Company, LLC.

 

Long-Term Power Purchase Contracts

 

In addition to energy produced by owned generation assets, Generation sellssources electricity purchasedand other related output from plants it does not own under long-term contracts. The following tables summarize Generation’s long-term contracts to purchase unit-specific physical power with an original term in excess of one year in duration, by region, in effect as of December 31, 2012:2014:

 

Region

  Number of
Agreements
   Expiration Dates  Capacity (MW)   Number of
Agreements
   Expiration Dates  Capacity (MW) 

Mid-Atlantic(a)

   13   2013 - 2032   973    19    2015 - 2032   860  

Midwest

   10   2013 - 2026   2,981    7    2015 - 2022   1,734  

New England

   6   2015 - 2020   637    15    2015 - 2020   1,401  

New York(a)

   1   2013   100 

ERCOT

   3   2013 - 2022   1,088    5    2020 - 2031   1,534  

Other Regions

   10   2015 - 2030   3,517    15    2015 - 2030   4,045  
  

 

     

 

   

 

     

 

 

Total

   43      9,296    61       9,574  
  

 

     

 

   

 

     

 

 

 

   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017 

Capacity Expiring (MW)

   1,369    55    1,730    4    2,083 
   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019 

Capacity Expiring (MW)

   2,726     73     1,965     101     631  

 

(a)Excludes contracts with CENG.

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Fuel

 

The following table shows sources of electric supply in GWh for 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Source of Electric Supply  (a)   Source of Electric Supply 
      2012           2011             2014               2013       

Nuclear(a)

   139,862    139,297    166,454     142,126  

Purchases—non-trading portfolio(b)

   91,994    18,908    48,200     69,791  

Fossil

   27,760    7,385 

Fossil (primarily natural gas)

   26,324     30,785  

Renewable(c)

   4,079    4,253    6,429     6,420  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total supply

   263,695    169,843    247,407     249,122  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Represents Generation’sIncludes the proportionate share of output where Generation has an undivided ownership interest in jointly-owned generating plants and includes the total output of its generating plants.plants that are fully consolidated (e.g., CENG). Nuclear generation for 2014 and 2013 includes physical volumes of 25,053 GWh and 0 GWh, respectively, for CENG.
(b)Includes purchases in 2012 pursuant to Generation’sPurchased power for 2014 and 2013 includes physical volumes of 5,346 GWh and 24,232 GWh, respectively, as a result of the PPA with CENG. See Note 22On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, 100% of CENG volumes are included in nuclear generation.
(c)Includes hydroelectric, wind, and solar generating assets.

The fuel costs per MWh for nuclear generation are less than those for fossil-fuel generation. Consequently, nuclear generation is generally the most cost-effective way for Generation to meet its wholesale and retail load servicing requirements.

 

The cycle of production and utilization of nuclear fuel includes the mining and milling of uranium ore into uranium concentrates, the conversion of uranium concentrates to uranium hexafluoride, the enrichment of the uranium hexafluoride and the fabrication of fuel assemblies. Generation has uranium concentrate inventory and supply contracts sufficient to meet all of its uranium concentrate requirements through 2016. Generation’s contracted conversion services are sufficient to meet all of its uranium conversion requirements through 2020.2015. All of Generation’s enrichment requirements have been contracted through 2017.2020. Contracts for fuel fabrication have been obtained through 2018. Generation does not anticipate difficulty in obtaining the necessary uranium concentrates or conversion, enrichment or fabrication services to meet the nuclear fuel requirements of its nuclear units.

 

Natural gas is procured through long-term and short-term contracts, andas well as spot-market purchases. Fuel oil inventories are managed so that in the winter months sufficient volumes of fuel are available in the event of extreme weather conditions and during the remaining months to take advantage of favorable market pricing. Coal is procured primarily through annual supply contracts, with the remainder supplied through either short-term or spot-market purchases.

 

Generation uses financial instruments to mitigate price risk associated with certain commodity price exposures. Generation also hedges forward price risk, using both over-the-counter and exchange-traded instruments. See ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS, ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates and Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

 

Power Marketing

 

Generation’s integrated business operations include the physical delivery and marketing of power obtained through its generation capacity and through long-term, intermediate-term and short-term contracts. Generation maintains an effective supply strategy through ownership of generation assets and power purchase and lease agreements. Generation has also contracted for access to additional generation through bilateral long-term PPAs. PPAs, including tolling agreements, are commitments related to power generation of specific generation plants and/or are dispatchable in nature similar to asset ownership depending on

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the type of underlying asset. Generation secures contracted generation as part of its overall strategic plan, with objectives such as obtaining low-cost energy supply sources to meet its physical delivery obligations to both wholesale and retail customers and assisting customers to meet renewable portfolio standards. Generation may also buy power to meet the energy demand of its customers, including ComEd, PECO and BGE.customers. Generation sells electricity, natural gas, and related products and solutions to various customers, including distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers in competitive markets. Generation’s customer facing operations combine a unified sales force with a customer-centric model that leverages technology to broaden the range of products and solutions offered, which Generation believes promotes stronger customer relationships. This model focuses on efficiency and cost reduction, which provides a platform that is scalable and able to capitalize on opportunities for future growth.

 

Generation’s purchases may be for more than the energy demanded by Generation’s customers. Generation then sells this open position, along with capacity not used to meet customer demand, in the wholesale electricity markets. Where necessary, Generation also purchases transmission service to ensure that it has reliable transmission capacity to physically move its power supplies to meet

customer delivery needs in markets without an organized RTO. Generation also incorporates contingencies into its planning for extreme weather conditions, including potentially reserving capacity to meet summer loads at levels representative of warmer-than-normal weather conditions. Generation actively manages these physical and contractual assets in order to derive incremental value. Additionally, Generation is involved in the development, exploration, and harvesting of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids properties.properties (Upstream).

 

Price Supply Risk Management

 

Generation also manages the price and supply risks for energy and fuel associated with generation assets and the risks of power marketing activities. Generation implements a three-year ratable sales plan to align its hedging strategy with its financial objectives. Generation also enters into transactions that are outside of this ratable sales plan. Generation is exposed to relatively greater commodity price risk in 2015 and beyond 2013 for which a larger portionportions of its electricity portfolio may bethat are unhedged. Generation has been and will continue to be proactive in using hedging strategies to mitigate this risk in subsequent years. This strategy has not changed as a result of recent and pending asset divestitures. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the percentage of expected generation hedged for the major reportable segments was 94%-97%93%-96%, 62%-65%61%-64% and 27%-30%31%-34% for 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, and 2015,2017, respectively. The percentage of expected generation hedged is the amount of equivalent sales divided by the expected generation.generation (which reflects the divestiture impact of Quail Run). Expected generation representsis the amountvolume of energy estimated to be generated or purchased throughthat best represents our commodity position in energy markets from owned or contracted for capacity including purchasedbased upon a simulated dispatch model that makes assumptions regarding future market conditions, which are calibrated to market quotes for power, from CENG.fuel, load following products, and options. Equivalent sales represent all hedging products, which include economic hedges and certain non-derivative contracts, including sales to ComEd, PECO and BGE to serve their retail load. A portion of Generation’s hedging strategy may be implemented through the use of fuel products based on assumed correlations between power and fuel prices, which routinely change in the market. The corporate risk management group and Exelon’s RMC monitor the financial risks of the wholesale and retail power marketing activities. Generation also uses financial and commodity contracts for proprietary trading purposes, but this activity accounts for only a small portion of Generation’s efforts. The proprietary trading portfolio is subject to a risk management policy that includes stringent risk management limits, including volume, stop-loss and value-at-risk limits, to manage exposure to market risk. Additionally, the corporate risk management group and Exelon’s RMC monitor the financial risks of the wholesale and retail power marketing activities. See ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK for additional information.

 

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At December 31, 2012,2014, Generation’s short and long-term commitments relating to the purchase of energy and capacity from and to unaffiliated utilities and others were as follows:

 

  Net Capacity
Purchases (a)
   Power-Related
Purchases(b)
   Transmission Rights
Purchases(c)
   Purchased Energy
from CENG
   Total 

2013

  $374   $95   $28   $777   $1,274 

2014

   353    69    26    516    964 

(in millions)

  Net Capacity
Purchases (a)
   REC
Purchases (b)
   Transmission Rights
Purchases(c)
   Total 

2015

   350    25    13    —      388   $418    $152    $20    $590  

2016

   266    11    2    —      279    283     228     15     526  

2017

   203    3    2    —      208    222     121     15     358  

2018

   112     29     16     157  

2019

   117     5     16     138  

Thereafter

   469    5    34    —      508    279     1     35     315  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $2,015   $208   $105   $1,293   $3,621   $1,431    $536    $117    $2,084  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Net capacity purchases include PPAs and other capacity contracts including those that are accounted for as operating leases. Amounts presented in the commitments represent Generation’s expected payments under these arrangements at December 31, 2012,2014, net of fixed capacity payments expected to be received (“Capacity offsets”) by Generation under contracts to resell such acquired capacity to third parties under long-term capacity sale contracts. As of December 31, 2014, capacity offsets were $132 million, $133 million, $136 million, $137 million,$138 million, and $591 million for years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and thereafter, respectively. Expected payments include certain fixed capacity charges which are contingentmay be reduced based on plant availability.

(b)Power-Related Purchases include firm REC purchase agreements. The table excludes renewable energy purchases that are contingent in nature.
(c)Transmission rights purchases include estimated commitments for additional transmission rights that will be required to fulfill firm sales contracts.

 

As part of reaching a comprehensive agreement with EDF in October 2010, the existing power purchase agreements with CENG were modified to be unit-contingent through the end of their original term in 2014. Under these agreements, CENG has the ability to fix the energy price on a forward basis by entering into monthly energy hedge transactions for a portion of the future sale, while any unhedged portions will be provided at market prices by default. Additionally, beginning in 2015 and continuing to the end of the life of the respective plants, Generation agreed to purchase 50.01% of the available output of CENG’s nuclear plants at market prices. Generation discloses in the table above commitments to purchase from CENG at fixed prices. All commitments to purchase from CENG at market prices, which include all purchases subsequent to December 31, 2014, are excluded from the table. Generation continues to own a 50.01% membership interest in CENG that is accounted for as an equity method investment. See Note 22 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more details on this arrangement.

Capital Expenditures

 

Generation’s business is capital intensive and requires significant investments in nuclear fuel and energy generation assets and in other internal infrastructure projects. Generation’s estimated capital expenditures for 20132015 are as follows:

 

(in millions)

        

Nuclear fuel(a)

  $1,000   $1,250  

Production plant

   1,000    1,800  

Renewable energy projects(b)

   575    225  

Uprates

   225 

Maryland commitments

   225  

Other

   50    125  
  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $2,850   $3,625  
  

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes Generation’s share of the investment in nuclear fuel for the co-owned Salem plant.
(b)Primarily relates to expenditures for the completion of the Antelope Valley development project.

 

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ComEd

 

ComEd is engaged principally in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity distribution and transmission services to a diverse base of residential, commercial and industrial customers in northern Illinois. ComEd is a public utility under the Illinois Public Utilities Act subject to regulation by the ICC related to distribution rates and service, the issuance of securities, and certain other aspects of ComEd’s business. ComEd is a public utility under the Federal Power Act subject to regulation by FERC related to transmission rates and certain other aspects of ComEd’s business. Specific operations of ComEd are also subject to the jurisdiction of various other Federal, state, regional and local agencies. Additionally, ComEd is subject to NERC mandatory reliability standards.

 

ComEd’s retail service territory has an area of approximately 11,400 square miles and an estimated population of 9 million. The service territory includes the City of Chicago, an area of about 225 square miles with an estimated population of 2.7 million. ComEd has approximately 3.8 million customers.

 

ComEd’s franchises are sufficient to permit it to engage in the business it now conducts. ComEd’s franchise rights are generally nonexclusive rights documented in agreements and, in some cases, certificates of public convenience issued by the ICC. With few exceptions, the franchise rights have stated expiration dates ranging from 20132015 to 2066. ComEd anticipates working with the appropriate agenciesgovernmental bodies to extend or replace the franchise agreements prior to expiration.

 

ComEd’s kWh deliveries and peak electricity load are generally higher during the summer and winter months, when temperature extremes create demand for either summer cooling or winter heating. ComEd’s highest peak load occurred on July 20, 2011, and was 23,753 MWs; its highest peak load during a winter season occurred on January 15, 2009,6, 2014, and was 16,32816,515 MWs.

 

Retail Electric Services

Under Illinois law, transmission and distribution services are regulated, while electric customers are allowed to purchase electricity supply from a competitive retail electric supplier.

 

Electric revenues and purchased power expense are affected by fluctuations in customers’ purchases from competitive retail electric generation suppliers. All ComEd customers have the ability to purchase energyelectricity from an alternative retaila competitive electric generation supplier. The number of retail customers

participating in customer choice programs was 2,426,921, 2,630,185 and 1,627,150 at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, representing 63.0%, 68% and 43% of total retail customers, respectively. Retail energy purchased from competitive electric generation suppliers represented 80%, 81% and 65% of ComEd’s retail kWh sales for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The customers’ choice activity affects revenue collected from customers related to supplied energy; however, that activity has no impact on electric revenue net of purchased power expense.expense or ComEd’s financial position. ComEd’s cost of electric supply is passed without markup directly through to default servicethose customers without markupnot served by a competitive electric generation supplier and those rates are subject to adjustment monthly to recover or refund the difference between ComEd’s actual cost of electricity delivered and the amount included in rates. For those customers that choose a competitive electric generation supplier, ComEd acts as the billing agent but does not record revenues or expenses related to the electric supply. ComEd remains the distribution service provider for all customers in its service territory and charges a regulated rate for distribution service.

See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS for additional information on customer switching to alternative electric generation suppliers, and Note 324—Segment Information of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on ComEd’s electricity procurement processrevenues from external customers, net income and for additional information.total assets.

 

Under Illinois law, ComEd is required to deliver electricity to all customers.customers within ComEd’s service territory. ComEd’s obligation to provide generation supply service, which is referred to as a POLR obligation, primarily varies by customer size. ComEd’s obligation to provide such service to residential customers and other small customers with demands of under 100 kWs continues for all customers who do not or cannot choose a

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competitive electric generation supplier or who choose to return to ComEd after taking service from a competitive electric generation supplier. ComEd does not have a fixed-price generation supply service obligation to most of its largest customers with demands of 100 kWs or greater, as this group of customers has previously been declared competitive. Customers with competitive declarations may still purchase power and energy from ComEd, but only at hourly market prices.

 

Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA).Since 2011, ComEd’s distribution rates are established through a performance-based rate formula pursuant to EIMA. EIMA also provides a structure for substantial capital investment by utilities over a ten-year period to modernize Illinois’ electric utility infrastructure. In addition, as long as ComEd is subject to EIMA, ComEd will fund customer assistance programs for low-income customers, which amounts will not be recoverable through rates.

 

EIMA is scheduled to sunset, ending ComEd’s performance based rate formula and investment commitment, at December 31, 2017, unless approved to continue through 2022 by the Illinois General Assembly. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Illinois House and Senate each passed House Bill 3975 which extends the date of the EIMA sunset from 2017 to 2019. The bill was presented to the Governor on February 11, 2015. The Governor can either act on the bill or, after 60 days, the bill will automatically become law.

ComEd files an annual reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect in a given year to reflect the actual costs that the ICC determines are prudently and reasonably incurred for such year. UnderComEd’s allowed rate of return on common equity is the termsannual average rate on 30-year treasury notes plus 580 basis points, subject to a (collar) of EIMA,plus or minus 50 basis points. The collar, therefore limits favorable and unfavorable impacts of weather and load on distribution revenue. In addition, ComEd’s targetallowed rate of return on common equity is subject to reduction if ComEd does not deliver the reliability and customer service benefits, as defined, it has committed to over the ten-year life of the investment program. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Electric Distribution Rate Cases. The ICC issued an order in ComEd’s 2007 electric distribution rate case (2007 Rate Case) approving a $274 million increase in ComEd’s annual delivery services revenue requirement, which became effective in September 2008. In the order, the ICC authorized a 10.3% rate of return on common equity. On February 23, 2012, the ICC issued an order in the remand proceeding requiring ComEd to provide a refund of approximately $37 million to customers related to the treatment of post-test year accumulated depreciation. On March 26, 2012, ComEd filed a notice of appeal. ComEd has recognized for accounting purposes its best estimate of any refund obligation.

On May 24, 2011, the ICC issued an order in ComEd’s 2010 electric distribution rate case, which became effective on June 1, 2011. The order approved a $143 million increase to ComEd’s annual delivery service revenue requirement and a 10.5% rate of return on common equity. The order has been appealed to the Court by several parties. ComEd cannot predict the results of these appeals. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on ComEd’s electric distribution rate cases.

Procurement-Related Proceedings. ComEd is permitted to recover its electricity procurement costs from retail customers without mark-up. Since June 2009, the IPA designs, and the ICC approves, an electricity supply portfolio for ComEd and the IPA administers a competitive process under which ComEd procures its electricity supply from various suppliers, including Generation. In order to fulfill a requirement of the Illinois Settlement Legislation, ComEd hedged the price of a significant portion of energy purchased in the spot market with a five-year variable-to-fixed financial swap contractCharges incurred for electric supply procured through contracts with Generation that expiresare included in Purchased power from affiliates on May 31, 2013. As required by EIMA, in February 2012 the IPA completed procurement events for energyComEd’s Statement of operations and REC requirements for the June 2013 through December 2017 period. Comprehensive Income.

See Note 193—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on ComEd’s energy commitments.procurement plans.

 

Continuous Power Interruption. The Illinois Public Utilities Act provides that in the event an electric utility, such as ComEd, experiences a continuous power interruption of four hours or more that affects (in ComEd’s case) more than 30,000 customers, the utility may be liable for actual damages suffered by customers as a result of the interruption and may be responsible for reimbursement of local governmental emergency and contingency expenses incurred in connection with the interruption. Recovery of consequential damages is barred. The affected utility may seek from the ICC a waiver of these liabilities when the utility can show that the cause of the interruption was unpreventable damage

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due to weather events or conditions, customer tampering, or certain other causes enumerated in the law. See Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Smart Meter, Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency

Smart Meter and Smart Grid Programs. On January 6, 2012, ComEd filed its Infrastructure Investment Plan with the ICC. Under that plan, ComEd will invest approximately $2.6 billion over ten years to modernize and storm-harden its distribution system and to implement smart grid technology. On June 11, 2014, the ICC approved ComEd’s request to accelerate the deployment, which allows for the installation of more than four million smart meters throughout ComEd’s service territory by 2018, three years in advance of the originally scheduled 2021 completion date. To date, nearly 550,000 smart meters have been installed in the Chicago area by ComEd.

Energy Efficiency Programs. Electric utilities in Illinois are required to include cost-effective energy efficiency resources in their plans to meet an incremental annual program energy savings requirement of 0.2% of energy delivered to retail customers for the year ended June 1, 2009, which increases annually to 2.0% of energy delivered in the year commencing June 1, 2015 and each year thereafter. Additionally, during the ten-year period that began June 1, 2008, electric utilities must implement cost-effective demand response measures to reduce peak demand by 0.1% over the prior year for eligible retail customers. The energy efficiency and demand response goals are subject to rate impact caps each year. Utilities are allowed recovery of costs for energy efficiency and demand response programs, subject to approval by the ICC. In January 2014, the ICC approved ComEd’s third three-year Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Plan covering the period June 2014 through May 2017. The plans are designed to meet Illinois’ energy efficiency and demand response goals through May 2017, including reductions in delivered energy to all retail customers and in the peak demand of eligible retail customers.

EIMA provides for additional energy efficiency in Illinois. Starting in the June 2013 through May 2014 period and occurring annually thereafter, as part of the IPA procurement plan, ComEd is to include cost-effective expansion of current energy efficiency programs, and additional new cost-effective and/or third-party energy efficiency programs that are identified through a request for proposal process. All cost-effective energy efficiency programs are included in the IPA procurement plan for consideration of implementation. While these programs are monitored separately from the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS), funds for both the EEPS portfolio and IPA energy efficiency programs are collected under the same rider.

Construction Budget

 

ComEd’s business is capital intensive and requires significant investments, primarily in energyelectricity transmission and electricity distribution facilities, to ensure the adequate capacity, reliability and efficiency of its system. Based onSuch investments include capital program and modernization pursuant to EIMA, and transmission upgrades and expansion including the Grand Prairie Gateway Transmission Line project, and PJM’s RTEP, ComEd has various construction commitments, as discussed in Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.RTEP. ComEd’s most recent estimate of capital expenditures for electric plant additions and improvements for 20132015 is $1,400 million, which includes RTEP projects and infrastructure modernization resulting from EIMA.$2,200 million.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Liquidity and Capital Resources for further information.

 

PECO

 

PECO is engaged principally in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services to retail customers in southeastern Pennsylvania, including the City of Philadelphia, as well as the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of gas distribution services to retail customers in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia. PECO is a public utility under the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code subject to regulation by the PAPUC as to electric and gas distribution rates and service, the issuances of certain securities and certain other aspects of PECO’s operations. PECO is a public utility under the Federal Power Act subject to regulation by FERC as to transmission rates and certain other aspects of PECO’s business and by the U.S. Department of Transportation as to pipeline safety and other areas of gas operations. Specific operations of PECO are subject to the jurisdiction of various other Federal, state, regional and local agencies. Additionally, PECO is also subject to NERC mandatory reliability standards.

 

PECO’s combined electric and natural gas retail service territory has an area of approximately 2,100 square miles and an estimated population of 4.0 million. PECO provides electric distribution service in an area of approximately 1,900 square miles, with a population of approximately 3.94.0 million, including approximately 1.51.6 million in the City of Philadelphia. PECO provides natural gas distribution service in an area of approximately 1,900 square miles in southeastern Pennsylvania adjacent to the City of Philadelphia, with a population of approximately 2.4 million. PECO delivers electricity to approximately 1.6 million customers and natural gas to approximately 497,000506,000 customers.

 

PECO has the necessary authorizations to provide regulated electric and natural gas distribution service in the various municipalities or territories in which it now supplies such services. PECO’s authorizations consist of charter rights and certificates of public convenience issued by the PAPUC and/or “grandfathered rights,” which arewith all of such rights generally unlimited as to time and generally exclusive from competition from other electric and natural gas utilities. In a few defined municipalities, PECO’s natural gas service territory authorizations overlap with that of another natural gas utility; however, PECO does not consider those situations as posing a material competitive or financial threat.

 

PECO’s kWh sales and peak electricity load are generally higher during the summer and winter months, when temperature extremes create demand for either summer cooling or winter heating. PECO’s highest peak load occurred on July 22, 2011 and was 8,983 MW; its highest peak load during winter months occurred on December 20, 2004January 7, 2014 and was 6,8387,166 MW.

 

PECO’s natural gas sales are generally higher during the winter months when cold temperatures create demand for winter heating. PECO’s highest daily natural gas send out occurred on January 17, 20007, 2014 and was 718760 mmcf.

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Retail Electric Services

 

PECO’s retail electric sales and distribution service revenues are derived pursuant to rates regulated by the PAPUC. Pennsylvania permits competition by EGSscompetitive electric generation suppliers for the supply of retail electricity while retail transmission and distribution service remains regulated under the Competition Act. At December 31, 2012,2014, there were 77 alternative EGSs101 competitive electric generation suppliers serving PECO customers. At December 31, 2012,2014, the number of retail customers purchasing energy from an alternative EGSa competitive electric generation supplier was 496,500546,900 representing approximately 31%34% of total retail customers. Retail deliveries purchased from EGSscompetitive electric generation suppliers represented approximately 66%70% of PECO’s retail kWh sales for the year ended December 31, 2012.2014. Customers that choose an alternative EGSa competitive electric generation supplier are not subject to rates for PECO’s electric supply procurement costs and retail transmission service charges. PECO presents on customer bills its electric supply Price to Compare, which is updated quarterly, to assist customers with the evaluation of offers from alternative EGSs.competitive electric generation suppliers.

 

Customer choice program activity affects revenue collected from customers related to supplied energy; however, that activity has no impact on PECO’s electric revenue net of purchased power expense or PECO’s financial position. PECO’s cost of electric supply is passed directly through to default service customers without markup and those rates are subject to adjustment at least quarterly to recover or refund the difference between PECO’s actual cost of electricity delivered and the amount included in rates through the GSA. For those customers that choose an alternative EGS,a competitive electric generation supplier, PECO acts as the billing agent but does not record revenuesrevenue or purchasepurchased power and fuel expense related to this electric supply. PECO remains the distribution service provider for all customers in its service territory and charges a regulated rate for distribution service.

 

See Note 24—Segment Information of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on revenues from external customers, net income and total assets.

ProcurementProcurement-Related Proceedings. PECO’s electric supply for its customers is procured through contracts executed in accordance with its PAPUC-approved DSP Programs. PECO has entered into contracts with PAPUC-approved bidders, including Generation, as part of its DSP I competitive procurements conducted since June 2009 for its default electric supply beginning January 2011, which include fixed price full requirement contracts for all procurement classes, spot market price full requirements contracts for the commercial and industrial procurement classes, and block energy contracts for the residential procurement class. In September 2012, PECO completed its last competitive procurement for electric supply under its current DSP Program, which expires on May 31, 2013.

 

On October 12, 2012, the PAPUC approved PECO’s second DSP Program, which was filed with the PAPUC in January 2012. The plan outlinesoutlined how PECO will purchasepurchased electric supply for default service customers from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015. Pursuant to the second DSP Program, PECO will procureprocured electric supply through five competitive procurements for fixed price full requirements contracts of two years or less for the residential and small and medium commercial classes and spot market price full requirement contracts for the large commercial and industrial class load. In December 2012 and February 2013, PECO entered into contracts with PAPUC-approvedPAPUC approved bidders, including Generation, for its residentialfive competitive procurements. Charges incurred for electric supply procured through contracts with Generation are included in Purchased power from affiliates on PECO’s Statement of Operations and small and medium commercial classes beginning in June 2013.Comprehensive Income.

 

The second DSP Program also includes a number of retail market enhancements recommended by the PAPUC in its previously issued Retail Markets Intermediate Work Plan Order. PECO was also directed to allow its low-income Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers to purchase their generation supply from EGSscompetitive electric generation suppliers beginning April 1, 2014. On May 1, 2013, PECO expectsfiled a Petition for Approval of its CAP Shopping Plan with the PAPUC. By Order entered on January 24, 2014, the PAPUC approved PECO’s plan, with modifications, to filemake CAP shopping available beginning April 15, 2014. On March 20, 2014, low-income advocacy groups filed an appeal and emergency request for a stay with the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, claiming that the PAPUC-ordered CAP Shopping plan does not contain sufficient protections for low-income customers. On March 28, 2014, the Commonwealth Court issued the requested stay, pending a full review of the appeal. Pending the Commonwealth Court’s review, PECO will not implement CAP Shopping. The Commonwealth Court’s decision is expected in 2015.

On March 10, 2014, PECO filed its third DSP Program with the PAPUC. The program has a 24-month term from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017, and complies with electric generation procurement guidelines set forth in Act 129. On August 28, 2014, PECO filed a Joint Petition for Partial Settlement, which affirmed PECO’s procurement plan for CAP customersresidential and small commercial customers. On December 4, 2014, the PAPUC approved PECO’s third DSP Program, as modified by May 1, 2013.the Joint Petition for Partial Settlement, without modification or limitation. Separate from the Joint Petition for Partial Settlement, the PAPUC also approved other items related to the program. The plan outlines how PECO will purchase electric supply for default service customers. PECO will procure electric supply through four competitive procurements for fixed price full requirements contracts of two years or less for the residential classes and small and medium commercial classes and spot market price full requirement contracts for the large commercial and industrial class load.

 

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

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Smart Meter, Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency Programs

 

Smart Meter and Smart Grid Programs.In April 2010, the PAPUC approved PECO’s Smart Meter Procurement and Installation Plan, which was filed in accordance with the requirements of Act 129. Also, in April 2010, PECO entered into a Financial Assistance Agreement with the DOE for SGIG funds under the ARRA of 2009. Under the SGIG, PECO has beenwas awarded $200 million, the maximum grant allowable under the program, for its SGIG project—Smart Future Greater Philadelphia. As of December 31, 2014, PECO has received all of the $200 million, including $4 million for sub-recipients, in reimbursements. The SGIG funds are beinghave been used by PECO to offset the total impact to ratepayers of the smart meter deployment required by Act 129. On January 18,May 31, 2013, PECO and interested parties filed a Joint Petition for Settlement of the universal deployment plan with the PAPUC, itswhich was approved without modification on August 15, 2013. Under PECO’s universal deployment plan, for approval of its proposal toPECO will deploy the remainderall of the 1.61.7 million electric smart meters on an accelerated basis by the endsecond quarter of 2014.2015. In total, PECO currently expects to spend up to $595$583 million and $120$155 million on its smart meter and smart grid infrastructure, respectively, before considering the $200 million SGIG.SGIG funds. As of December 31, 2014, PECO has spent $540 million and $119 million on smart meter and smart grid infrastructure, respectively, not including the DOE reimbursements received.

 

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Energy Efficiency Programs.PECO’s approved four-yearPAPUC-approved Phase I EE&C plan totals approximately $328 millionhad a four-year term that began on June 1, 2009 and setsconcluded on May 31, 2013. The Phase I Plan set forth how PECO willwould meet the required reduction targets established by Act 129’s EE&C provisions.provisions, which included a 3.0% reduction in electric consumption in PECO’s plan includesservice territory and a CFL program, weatherization programs, an energy efficiency appliance rebate and trade-in program, rebates and energy efficiency programs for non-profit, educational, governmental and business customers, customer incentives for energy management programs and incentives to help customers reduce energy demand during peak periods. Under Act 129’s EE&C provisions, PECO was required to reduce peak demand by a minimum of 4.5% of itsreduction in PECO’s annual system peak demand in the 100 hours of highest demand by May 31, 2013. The peak demand period ended on September 30, 2012 andOn March 20, 2014, the PAPUC issued its final report stating that PECO will report itswas in full compliance with the reduction targets in a preliminary filing with the PAPUC on March 1, 2013. The final compliance report is due to the PAPUC by November 15, 2013. In addition, PECO is required to reduce electric consumption in its service territory by 3% through May 31, 2013.all Phase I targets.

 

On August 2, 2012, theThe PAPUC issued its Phase II EE&C implementation order underon August 2, 2012, that provides energy consumption reduction requirements for the second phase of Act 129’s EE&C programs, which the PAPUC has established PECO’s three yearwent into effect on June 1, 2013 with a three-year cumulative consumption reduction target at 2.9%.of 1,125,852 MWh.

On November 14, 2013, the PAPUC issued a Tentative Order on Act 129 demand reduction programs which seeks comments on a proposed demand response program methodology for future Act 129 demand reduction programs as well as demand response potential and wholesale prices suppression studies. In its February 20, 2014 Final Order, the PAPUC stated that it does not expect to

make a decision as to whether it will prescribe additional demand response obligations until 2015. Any decision reached would affect PECO’s EE&C Plan subsequent to its Phase II Plan.

On February 28, 2014, PECO filed a Petition for Approval to amend its three year EE&C Phase II planPlan to continue its DLC demand reduction program for mass market customers from June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016. PECO proposed to fund the estimated $10 million annual costs of the program by modifying incentive levels for other Phase II programs. The costs of the DLC program will be recovered through PECO’s Energy Efficiency Program Charge along with other Phase II Plan costs. The PAPUC granted PECO’s Petition in an Order that became final on May 5, 2014.

Pennsylvania Retail Electricity Market. The extreme weather experienced in early 2014 resulted in increased commodity costs causing certain shopping customers to receive unexpectedly high utility bills. In response to a significant number of customer complaints throughout Pennsylvania, on April 3, 2014, the PAPUC unanimously voted to adopt two rulemaking orders to address the issue. The first rulemaking order requires electric generation suppliers to provide more consumer education regarding their contracts. The second rulemaking order requires electric distribution companies to enable customers to switch suppliers within three business days (known as accelerated switching). The improved customer education and accelerated switching were to be in place within 30 days and six months of approval of the orders, respectively. The orders became final on November 1, 2012. TheJune 14, 2014. On December 4, 2014, the PAPUC approved PECO’s implementation plan sets forth how(known as Bill on Supplier Switch), allowing PECO will reduce electric consumptionto implement accelerated switching by at least 2.9% in its service territory for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2016.December 15, 2014 deadline.

 

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Natural Gas

 

PECO’s natural gas sales and distribution service revenues are derived through natural gas deliveries at rates regulated by the PAPUC. PECO’s purchased natural gas cost rates, which represent a significant portion of total rates, are subject to quarterly adjustments designed to recover or refund the difference between the actual cost of purchased natural gas and the amount included in rates without markup through the PGC.

 

PECO’s natural gas customers have the right to choose their natural gas suppliers or to purchase their gas supply from PECO at cost. At December 31, 2012,2014, the number of retail customers purchasing natural gas from a competitive natural gas supplier was 53,600,78,400, representing approximately 11%15% of total retail customers. Retail deliveries purchased from competitive natural gas suppliers represented approximately 16%22% of PECO’s mmcf sales for the year ended December 31, 2012.2014. PECO provides distribution, billing, metering, installation, maintenance and emergency response services at regulated rates to all its customers in its service territory.

 

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Procurement ProceedingsProcurement-Related Proceedings.. PECO’s natural gas supply is purchased from a number of suppliers primarily under long-term firm transportation contracts for terms of up to twothree years in accordance with its annual PAPUC PGC settlement. PECO’s aggregate annual firm supply under these firm transportation contracts is 3532 million dekatherms. Peak natural gas is provided by PECO’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and propane-air plant.plant which provide 1.2 billion cubic feet and 181,441 dekatherms, respectively, on an annual basis. PECO also has under contract 2321 million dekatherms of underground storage through service agreements. Natural gas from underground storage represents approximately 30%29% of PECO’s 2012-20132014-2015 heating season planned supplies.

 

Gas Main Extension Program. On November 6, 2014, PECO filed a plan with the PAPUC requesting approval of three initiatives to provide more incentives to customers interested in switching to natural gas service. If approved, local customers would pay significantly less initially to have natural gas installed at their homes and businesses.

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Construction Budget

 

PECO’s business is capital intensive and requires significant investments primarily in electric transmission and electric and natural gas distribution facilities to ensure the adequate capacity, reliability and efficiency of its system. PECO, as a transmission facilities owner, has various construction commitments under PJM’s RTEP as discussed in Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.RTEP. PECO’s most recent estimate of capital expenditures for plant additions and improvements for 20132015 is $569$550 million, which includes RTEP projects and capital expenditures related to the smart meter and smart grid project netproject.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of expected SGIG DOE reimbursements.the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Liquidity and Capital Resources for further information.

 

BGE

 

BGE is engaged principally in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services to retail customers in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore, as well as the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of gas distribution services to retail customers in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore. BGE is a public utility under the Public Utilities Article of the Maryland Annotated Code subject to regulation by the MDPSC as to electric and gas distribution rates and service, the issuances of certain securities and certain other aspects of BGE’s operations. BGE is a public utility under the Federal Power Act subject to regulation by FERC as to transmission rates and certain other aspects of BGE’s business and by the U.S. Department of Transportation as to pipeline safety and other areas of gas operations. Specific operations of BGE are subject to the jurisdiction of various other Federal, state, regional and local agencies. Additionally, BGE is also subject to NERC mandatory reliability standards.

 

BGE serves an estimated population of 2.8 million in its 2,300 square mile combined electric and gas retail service territory. BGE provides electric distribution service in an area of approximately 2,300 square miles and gas distribution service in an area of approximately 810800 square miles, both with a population of approximately 2.8 million, including approximately 621,000 in the City of Baltimore. BGE delivers electricity to approximately 1.2 million customers and natural gas to approximately 655,000 customers.

 

BGE has the necessary authorizations to provide regulated electric and natural gas distribution services in the various municipalities and territories in which it now supplies such services. With respect to electric distribution service, BGE’s authorizations consist of charter rights, a state-wide franchise grant and a franchise grant from the City of Baltimore. The franchise grantsrights are not exclusivenonexclusive and are perpetual. With respect to natural gas distribution service, BGE’s authorizations consist of charter rights, a perpetual state-wide franchise grant, and franchises granted by all the municipalities and/or governmental bodies in which BGE now supplies services. The franchise grants are not exclusive; some are perpetual and some are for a limited duration, which BGE anticipates being able to extend or replace prior to expiration.

 

BGE’s kWh sales and peak electricity load are generally higher during the summer and winter months, when temperature extremes create demand for either summer cooling or winter heating.

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BGE’s highest peak load occurred on July 21, 2011 and was 7,236 MW; its highest peak load during winter months occurred on February 6, 2007January 7, 2014 and was 6,3476,526 MW.

BGE’s natural gas sales are generally higher during the winter months when cold temperatures create demand for winter heating. BGE’s highest daily natural gas send out occurred on February 5, 2007 and was 840 mmcf.

 

The demand for electricity and gas is affected by weather and usage conditions. The MDPSC has allowed BGE to record a monthly adjustment to its electric and gas distribution revenues from all residential customers, commercial electric customers, the majority of large industrial electric customers, and all firm service commercial gas customers to eliminate the effect of abnormal weather and usage patterns per customer on BGE’s electric and gas distribution volumes, thereby recovering a specified dollar amount of distribution revenues per customer, by customer class, regardless of changes in consumption levels. This adjustment allows BGE to recognize revenues at MDPSC-approved levels per customer, regardless of what actual distribution volumes wereare for a billing period (referred to as “revenue decoupling”). Therefore, while these revenues are affected by customer growth, they will not be affected by actual weather or usage conditions. BGE bills or credits impactedaffected customers in subsequent months for the difference between approved revenue levels under revenue decoupling and actual customer billings.

 

Retail Electric Services

 

BGE’s retail electric sales and distribution service revenues are derived from electricity deliveries at rates regulated by the MDPSC. As a result of the deregulation of electric generation in Maryland effective July 1, 2000, all customers can choose their EGS.a competitive electric generation supplier. While BGE does not sell electric supply to all customers in its service territory, BGE continues to deliver electricity to all customers and provides meter reading, billing, emergency response, and regular maintenance services. Customer choice program activity affects revenue collected from customers related to supplied energy; however, that activity has nominimal impact on BGE’s electric revenue net of purchased power expense or BGE’s financial position. At December 31, 2012,2014, there were 53 alternative EGSs59 competitive electric generation suppliers serving BGE customers. At December 31, 2012,2014, the number of retail customers purchasing energy from an alternative EGSa competitive electric generation supplier was 362,117,approximately 364,000, representing approximately 29% of total retail customers. Retail deliveries purchased from EGSscompetitive electric generation suppliers represented approximately 60% of BGE’s retail kWh sales for the year ended December 31, 2012.2014.

 

See Note 24—Segment Information of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on revenues from external customers, net income and total assets.

Procurement Related Proceedings.BGE is obligated to provide market-based SOS to all of its electric customers. The SOS rates charged recover BGE’s wholesale power supply costs and include an administrative fee. The administrative fee includes a commercial and industrial shareholder return component and an incremental cost component. Bidding to supply BGE’s market-based SOS occurs through a competitive bidding process approved by the MDPSC. Successful bidders, which may include Generation, will execute contracts with BGE for terms of three months or two years.

BGE is obligated by the MDPSC to provide several variations of SOS to commercial and industrial customers depending on customer load. Charges incurred for electric supply procured through contracts with Generation are included in Purchased power from affiliates on BGE’s Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on BGE’s procurement plan.

 

Electric Distribution Rate Cases.Case. In December 2010,On July 2, 2014, and as amended on September 15, 2014, BGE filed for an electric base rate increase with the MDPSC, ultimately requesting an increase of $99 million. On October 17, 2014, BGE filed with the MDPSC a unanimous settlement agreement (the

Settlement Agreement) reached with all parties to the case under which it would receive an increase of $22 million in electric base rates. The Settlement Agreement establishes new depreciation rates which have the effect of decreasing annual electric depreciation expense by approximately $22 million. On December 4, 2014, the Public Utility Law Judge issued an abbreviated electric ratea proposed order authorizing BGE to increaseapproving the Settlement Agreement without modification, which became a final order on December 12, 2014. The approved electric distribution ratesrate became effective for serviceservices rendered on or after December 4, 2010 by no more than $31 million. In March 2011, the MDPSC issued a comprehensive rate order setting forth the details15, 2014.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the decision contained in its abbreviated combined electric and gas distribution rate order issued in December 2010. As part of the March 2011 comprehensive rate order, BGE was authorizedCombined Notes to defer $19 million of costs as regulatory assets. These costs are being recovered over a 5-year period beginning in December 2010 and include the deferral of $16 million of storm costs incurred in February 2010. The regulatory assetConsolidated Financial Statements for the storm costs earns the authorized

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rate of return. On July 27, 2012, BGE filed a combined application for increases to its electric and gas base rates with the MDPSC. The requested rate of return on equity in the application is 10.5%. On October 22, 2012, BGE filed an updated application to request an increase of $131 million to its electric distribution base revenue requirement. The new electric distribution base rates are expected to take effect in late February 2013. BGE cannot predict how much of the requested increases, if any, the MDPSC will approve.additional information.

 

Smart Meter and Energy Efficiency Programs

 

Smart Meter Programs.In August 2010, the MDPSC approved BGE’s $480 million SGIP, which includes deployment of a two-way communications network, 2 million smart electric and gas meters and modules, new customer pricing programs, a new customer web portal and numerous enhancements to BGE operations. Also, in April 2010, BGE entered into a Financial Assistance Agreement with the DOE for SGIG funds under the ARRA of 2009. Under the SGIG, BGE has beenwas awarded $200 million, the maximum grant allowable under the program, to support its Smart Grid, Peak Rewards and CC&B initiatives.initiatives, of which BGE had been fully reimbursed for as of December 31, 2013. The SGIG funding is being used to significantly reducereduced the rate impact of those investments on BGE customers. In total, through the ten year life

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding BGE’s Smart Grid program, BGE plans to spend up to $835 million on its smart grid and smart meter infrastructure.Meter Programs.

 

Energy Efficiency Programs.BGE’s energy efficiency programs include a CFLlighting program, weatherizationretrofit programs, incentives for energy efficient new homes, rebates for heating and cooling systems, energy audits, an energy efficiencyefficient appliance rebate and trade-in program, rebates and energy efficiency programscustomer incentives for non-profit, educational, governmental and business customers, customer incentives for energy management programs and incentivesbill credits to help residential customers reduce energy demand during peak periods. The MDPSC initially approved a full portfolio of conservation programs in 2008 as well as a customer surcharge to recover the associated costs.costs in 2009. This customer surcharge is updated annually. In December 2011, the MDPSC approved BGE’s conservation programs for implementation in 2012 through 2014. On December 23, 2014, the MDPSC approved BGE’s proposal for the 2015-2017 programs with minor modifications.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding BGE’s Energy Efficiency Programs.

 

Natural Gas

 

BGE’s natural gas sales are derived pursuant to a MBR mechanism that applies to customers who buy their gas from BGE. Under this mechanism, BGE’s actual cost of gas is compared to a market index (a measure of the market price of gas in a given period). The difference between BGE’s actual cost and the market index is shared equally between shareholders and customers. Customer choice program activity affects revenue collected from customers related to supplied natural gas; however, that activity has no impact on gas revenue net of purchased power expense or BGE’s financial position. At December 31, 2012, there were 27 alternative NGSs serving BGE customers. At December 31, 2012, the number of retail customers purchasing fuel from an alternative NGS was 143,351, representing approximately 22% of total retail customers. Retail deliveries purchased from NGSs represented approximately 56% of BGE’s retail mmcf sales for the year ended December 31, 2012.

BGE must secure fixed price contracts for at least 10%, but not more than 20%, of forecasted system supply requirements for flowing (i.e., non-storage) gas for the November through March period. These fixed price contracts are recovered under the MBR mechanism and are not subject to sharing.

Customer choice program activity affects revenue collected from customers related to supplied natural gas; however, that activity has minimal impact on BGE’s gas revenue net of purchased power expense or financial position. At December 31, 2014, there were 40 competitive natural gas suppliers serving BGE customers. At December 31, 2014, the number of retail customers purchasing fuel from a

competitive natural gas supplier was approximately 161,000 representing 25% of total retail customers. Retail deliveries purchased from competitive natural gas suppliers represented approximately 53% of BGE’s retail mmcf sales for the year ended December 31, 2014.

BGE meets its natural gas load requirements through firm pipeline transportation and storage entitlements. BGE’s current pipeline firm transportation entitlements to serve its firm loads are 362354 mmcf per day.

 

BGE’s current maximum storage entitlements are 284312 mmcf per day. To supplement its gas supply at times of heavy winter demands and to be available in temporary emergencies affecting gas supply, BGE has:

 

a liquefied natural gas facility for the liquefaction and storage of natural gas with a total storage capacity of 1,0001,055 mmcf and a daily capacity of 298332 mmcf,

 

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a liquefied natural gas facility for natural gas system pressure support with a total storage capacity of 5.86 mmcf and a daily capacity of 5.86 mmcf, and

 

a propane air facility and a mined cavern with a total storage capacity equivalent to 500546 mmcf and a daily capacity of 8185 mmcf.

 

BGE has under contract sufficient volumes of propane for the operation of the propane air facility and is capable of liquefying sufficient volumes of natural gas during the summer months for operations of its liquefied natural gas facility during peak winter periods. BGE historically has been able to arrange short-term contracts or exchange agreements with other gas companies in the event of short-term disruptions to gas supplies or to meet additional demand.

 

BGE also participates in the interstate markets by releasing pipeline capacity or bundling pipeline capacity with gas for off-system sales. Off-system gas sales are low-margin direct sales of gas to wholesale suppliers of natural gas. Earnings from these activities are shared between shareholders and customers. BGE makes these sales as part of a program to balance its supply of, and cost of, natural gas.

 

Natural Gas Distribution Rate Cases.Case In December 2010,. On July 2, 2014, and as amended on September 15, 2014, BGE filed for a gas base rate increase with the MDPSC, ultimately requesting an increase of $68 million. On October 17, 2014, BGE filed with the MDPSC the Settlement Agreement reached with all parties to the case under which it would receive an increase of $38 million in gas base rates. The Settlement Agreement establishes new depreciation rates which have the effect of increasing annual gas depreciation expense by approximately $2 million. On December 14, 2014, the Public Utility Law Judge issued a rateproposed order authorizing BGE to increaseapproving the Settlement Agreement without modification, which became a final order on December 12, 2014. The approved gas distribution base revenue requirementrate became effective for serviceservices rendered on or after December 4, 2010 by no more than $9.8 million. In March 2011, the MDPSC issued a comprehensive rate order setting forth the details15, 2014.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the decision contained in its abbreviated combined electric and gas distribution rate order issued in December 2010. On July 27, 2012, BGE filed a combined applicationCombined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for increases to its electric and gas base rates with the MDPSC. The requested rate of return on equity in the application is 10.5%. On October 22, 2012, BGE filed an updated application to request an increase of $45 million to its gas distribution base revenue requirement. The new gas distribution base rates are expected to take effect in late February 2013. BGE cannot predict how much of the requested increases, if any, the MDPSC will approve.additional information.

 

Construction Budget

 

BGE’s business is capital intensive and requires significant investments primarily in electric transmission and electric and natural gas distribution and electric transmission facilities to ensure the adequate capacity, reliability and efficiency of its system. BGE, as a transmission facilities owner, has various construction commitments under PJM’s RTEP as discussed in Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. BGE’s most recent estimate of capital expenditures for plant additions and improvements for 20132015 is $663 million, which includes capital expenditures relatedapproximately $700 million.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to the SGIP net of expected SGIG DOE reimbursements.Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, Liquidity and Capital Resources for further information.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

Transmission Services

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE provide unbundled transmission service under rates approved by FERC. FERC has used its regulation of transmission to encourage competition for wholesale generation services and the development of regional structures to facilitate regional wholesale markets. Under FERC’s open access transmission policy promulgated in Order No. 888, ComEd, PECO and BGE, as owners of transmission facilities, are required to provide open access to their transmission facilities under filed tariffs at cost-based rates. ComEd, PECO and BGE are required to comply with FERC’s Standards of Conduct regulation governing the communication of non-public information between the transmission owner’s employees and wholesale merchant employees.

 

PJM is the ISO and the FERC-approved RTO for the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. PJM is the transmission provider under, and the administrator of, the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff (PJM

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Tariff), operates the PJM energy, capacity and other markets, and, through central dispatch, controls the day-to-day operations of the bulk power system for the PJM region. ComEd, PECO and BGE are members of PJM and provide regional transmission service pursuant to the PJM Tariff. ComEd, PECO, BGE and the other transmission owners in PJM have turned over control of their transmission facilities to PJM, and their transmission systems are currently under the dispatch control of PJM. Under the PJM Tariff, transmission service is provided on a region-wide, open-access basis using the transmission facilities of the PJM members at rates based on the costs of transmission service.

 

ComEd’s transmission rates are established based on a formula that was approved by FERC in January 2008. FERC’s order establishes the agreed-upon treatment of costs and revenues in the determination of network service transmission rates and the process for updating the formula rate calculation on an annual basis.

 

PECO default service customers are charged for retail transmission services through a rider designed to recover PECO’s PJM transmission network service charges and RTEP charges on a full and current basis in accordance with thePECO’s 2010 electric distribution rate case settlement.

 

The transmission rate in the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff under which PECO incurs costs to serve its default service customers and earns revenue as a transmission facility owner is a FERC-approved rate. This is the rate that all load serving entities in the PECO transmission zone pay for wholesale transmission service.

 

BGE’s transmission rates are established based on a formula that was approved by FERC in April 2006. FERC’s order establishes the agreed-upon treatment of costs and revenues in the determination of network service transmission rates and the process for updating the formula rate calculation on an annual basis.

 

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding transmission services.

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon and its subsidiaries had 26,05728,993 employees in the following companies, of which 8,6659,276 or 33%32% were covered by collective bargaining agreements (CBAs):

 

  IBEW Local 15 (a)   IBEW Local 614 (b)   Other CBAs (c)   Total Employees
Covered by CBAs
   Total
Employees
   IBEW Local 15 (a)   IBEW Local 614 (b)   Other CBAs (c)   Total Employees
Covered by  CBAs
   Total
Employees
 

Generation(e)

   1,701    110    1,889    3,700    12,116    1,690     96     2,353     4,139     14,370  

ComEd

   3,571    —       —       3,571    5,902    3,739     —       —       3,739     6,403  

PECO

   —       1,286    —       1,286    2,453    —       1,282     —       1,282     2,458  

BGE

   —       —       —       —       3,360    —       —       —       —       3,252  

Other(d)

   82    —       26    108    2,226    72     —       44     116     2,510  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   5,354    1,396    1,915    8,665    26,057    5,501     1,378     2,397     9,276     28,993  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)A separate CBA between ComEd and IBEW Local 15 ratified on October 10, 2012, covers approximately 2455 employees in ComEd’s System Services Group.Group and expires in 2015. Generation’s and ComEd’s separate CBAs with IBEW Local 15 will expirewas renewed in 2013.2014 and expires in 2019.
(b)1,2861,378 PECO craft and call center employees in the Philadelphia service territory are covered by CBAs with IBEW Local 614. The CBAs expire on March 31, 2015.in 2019. Additionally, Exelon Power, an operating unit of Generation, has an agreement with IBEW Local 614, which expires on March 31, 2015in 2016 and covers 11096 employees.
(c)During 2014, Generation finalized CBAs with TMI Local 777 and Oyster Creek Local 1289, expiring in 2019 and 2021, respectively and CENG finalized its CBA with Nine Mile Point which will expire in 2020. Additionally, during 2014, Generation finalized CBAs with the Security Officer unions at Dresden, LaSalle, Limerick and Quad Cities, which expire between 2017 and 2018. Lastly, during 2014, an agreement was negotiated with Las Vegas District Energy and IUOE Local 501, which will expire in 2018. During 2013, two other 3-year agreements were negotiated: New England ENEH, UWUA Local 369, which will expire in 2017; and New Energy IUOE Local 95-95A, which will expire in 2016. During 2012, Generation finalized CBAs with the Security Officer unions at Byron, Clinton and TMI, which expire between 2015 and 2016. During 2011, Generation finalized CBAsa CBA with the Security Officer unions at Braidwood, Dresden, LaSalle and Quad Cities, which expire between 2014 and 2015. During 2009 and 2010, Generation entered into CBAs with the Security Officer unions at Oyster Creek and Limerick, which expire in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Additionally, during 2009, a 5-year agreement was reached with Oyster Creek Nuclear Local 1289, which will expireexpires in 2015. In 2010, a 3-year agreement was negotiated with New England ENEH, UWUA Local 369, which will expire in 2014 and covers 10 employees.
(d)Other includes shared services employees at BSC.

(e)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the total includes CENG employees as of December 31, 2014.

 

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Environmental Regulation

 

General

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE are subject to comprehensive and complex legislation regarding environmental matters by the U.S. Congressfederal government and by various state and local jurisdictions in which they operate their facilities. The Registrants are also subject to regulations administered by the U.S. EPA and various state and local environmental protection agencies. Federal, state and local regulation includes the authority to regulate air, water, and solid and hazardous waste disposal.

 

The Exelon Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the management of environmental matters. Exelon has a management team to address environmental compliance and strategy, including the CEO; the Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer; the Corporate Environmental Strategy Director and the Environmental Regulatory Strategy Director, as well as senior management of Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE. Performance of those individuals directly involved in environmental compliance and strategy is reviewed and affects compensation as part of the annual individual performance review process. The Exelon Board has delegated to its corporate governance committee authority to oversee Exelon’s compliance with laws and regulations and its strategies and efforts to protect and improve the quality of the environment, including but not limited to, Exelon’s climate change and sustainability policies and programs, and Exelon 2020, Exelon’s comprehensive business and environmental plan, as discussed in further detail below. The Exelon Board has also delegated to its generation oversight committeeGeneration Oversight Committee authority to oversee environmental, health and safety issues relating to Generation,Generation. The respective Boards of ComEd, PECO and to its energy delivery oversight committee authority toBGE, which each include directors who also serve on the Exelon board, oversee environmental, health and safety issues related to ComEd, PECO and BGE.

Air Quality

 

Air quality regulations promulgated by the U.S. EPA and the various state and local environmental agencies in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act impose restrictions on emission of particulates, sulfur dioxide (SO2)(SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx)(NOx), mercury and other pollutants and require permits for operation of emissions sources. Such permits have been obtained by Exelon’s subsidiaries and must be renewed periodically. The Clean Air Act establishes a comprehensive and complex national program to reduce substantially reduce air pollution from power plants. Advanced emission controls for SO2 and NOx have been installed at all of Generation’s co-owned bituminous coal-fired units.

 

See Note 19 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsITEM 7.—MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS for additional information regarding clean air regulation and legislation in the forms of the CSAPR, and CAIR, the regulation of hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired electric generating facilities under MATS, and regulation of GHG emissions, in addition to NOVs issued to Generation and ComEd for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.

During 2012, one of Generation’s co-owned facilities began a project to install environmental control equipment. Total costs incurred as of December 31, 2012 was approximately $39 million. The amount to be expended at Exelon and Generation in 2013, 2014 and 2015 is expected to total $70 million, $45 million and $5 million, respectively.

 

Water Quality

 

Under the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits for discharges into waterways are required to be obtained from the U.S. EPA or from the state environmental agency to which the permit program has been delegated and must be renewed periodically. Certain of Generation’s power generation facilities

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discharge industrial wastewater into waterways and are therefore subject to these regulations and operate under NPDES permits or pending applications for renewals of such permits after being granted an administrative extension.

See Note 19 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impact to Exelon of state permitting agencies’ administration of the Phase II rule implementing Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act.

Generation is also subject to the jurisdiction of certain other state and regional agencies and compacts, including the Delaware River Basin Commission and the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

 

Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act. Section 316(b) requires that the cooling water intake structures at electric power plants reflect the best technology available to minimize adverse environmental impacts, and is implemented through state-level NPDES permit programs. All of Generation’s and CENG’s power generation facilities with cooling water systems are subject to the regulations. Facilities without closed-cycle recirculating systems (e.g., cooling towers) are potentially most affected by changes to the existing regulations. For Generation, those facilities are Clinton, Dresden, Eddystone, Fairless Hills, Gould Street, Handley, Mountain Creek, Mystic 7, Oyster Creek, Peach Bottom, Quad Cities, Riverside, Salem and Schuylkill. For CENG, those facilities are Calvert Cliffs, Nine Mile Point Unit 1 and R.E. Ginna.

On October 14, 2014, the U.S. EPA’s final Section 316(b) rule became effective. The rule requires that a series of studies and analyses be performed to determine the best technology available, followed by an implementation period. The timing of the various requirements for each facility is related to the status of its current NPDES permit and the subsequent renewal period. There is no fixed compliance schedule, as this is left to the discretion of the state permitting director.

The rule does not require closed-cycle cooling (e.g., cooling towers) as the best technology available to address impingement and entrainment of aquatic life at a facility’s cooling water intake structure. The rule provides the state permitting director with significant discretion to determine the best technology available to limit entrainment (drawing aquatic life into the plants cooling system) mortality, including application of a cost-benefit test and the consideration of a number of site-specific factors. After consideration of these factors, the state permitting agency may require closed cycle cooling, an alternate technology, or determine that the current technology is the best available. The rule also provides a number of flexible compliance options to reduce impingement (trapping aquatic life on screens) mortality, which likely will be accomplished by the installation of screens or other technology at the intake. A number of concerns raised by the electric generation industry about the proposed rule were resolved favorably in the final rule.

Until the compliance requirements are determined by the applicable state permitting director on a site-specific basis for each plant, Generation cannot estimate the effect that compliance with the rule will have on the operation of its and CENG’s generating facilities and its future results of operations, cash flows capital expenditures, and financial position. Should a state permitting director determine that a facility must install cooling towers to comply with the rule, that facility’s economic viability would be called into question. However, the likely impact of the rule has been significantly decreased since the final rule does not mandate cooling towers as a national standard, and the state permitting director is required to apply a cost-benefit test and can take into consideration site-specific factors.

New York Facilities. In July 2011, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a policy regarding the best available technology for cooling water intake structures. Through its policy, the DEC established closed-cycle cooling or its equivalent as the performance goal for all existing facilities, but also provided that the DEC will select a feasible technology whose costs are not wholly disproportionate to the environmental benefits to be gained and allows for a site-specific determination where the entrainment performance goal cannot be achieved. Each of CENG’s New York facilities received renewals of their SPDES permits in 2014.

Salem and Other Power Generation Facilities. In June 2001, the NJDEP issued a renewed NPDES permit for Salem, allowing for the continued operation of Salem with its existing cooling water system. NJDEP advised PSEG, in July 2004, that it strongly recommended reducing cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling as a compliance option for Salem. PSEG submitted an application for a renewal of the permit on February 1, 2006. In the permit renewal application, PSEG analyzed closed-cycle cooling and other options and demonstrated that the continuation of the Estuary Enhancement Program, an extensive environmental restoration program at Salem, is the best technology to meet the Section 316(b) requirements. PSEG continues to operate Salem under the approved June 2001 NPDES permit while the NPDES permit renewal application is being reviewed. If the final permit or Section 316(b) regulations ultimately requires the retrofitting of Salem’s cooling water intake structure to reduce cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling, Exelon’s and Generation’s share of the total cost of the retrofit and any resulting interim replacement power would likely be in excess of $430 million, based on a 2006 estimate, and would result in increased depreciation expense related to the retrofit investment. However, it is unknown at this time whether implementation of the final EPA rule will result in a requirement to install closed cycle cooling at Salem.

Solid and Hazardous Waste

 

The CERCLA provides for immediate response and removal actions coordinated by the U.S. EPA in the event of threatened releases of hazardous substances into the environment and authorizes the U.S. EPA either to clean up sites at which hazardous substances have created actual or potential environmental hazards or to order persons responsible for the situation to do so. Under CERCLA, generators and transporters of hazardous substances, as well as past and present owners and operators of hazardous waste sites, are strictly, jointly and severally liable for the cleanup costs of waste at sites, most of which are listed by the U.S. EPA on the National Priorities List (NPL). These PRPs can be ordered to perform a cleanup, can be sued for costs associated with a U.S. EPA-directed cleanup, may voluntarily settle with the U.S. EPA concerning their liability for cleanup costs, or may voluntarily begin a site investigation and site remediation under state oversight prior to listing on the NPL. Various states, including Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania, have also enacted statutes that contain provisions substantially similar to CERCLA. In addition, the RCRA governs treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes and cleanup of sites where such activities were conducted.

 

Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE and their subsidiaries are, or are likely to become, parties to proceedings initiated by the U.S. EPA, state agencies and/or other responsible parties under CERCLA and RCRA with respect to a number of sites, including MGP sites, or may undertake to investigate and remediate sites for which they may be subject to enforcement actions by an agency or third party.third-party.

See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding solid and hazardous waste regulation and legislation.

 

Environmental Remediation

 

ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s environmental liabilities primarily arise from contamination at former MGP sites. ComEd, pursuant to an ICC order, and PECO, pursuant to settlements of natural gas distribution rate cases with the PAPUC, have an on-going process to recover environmental remediation costs of the MGP sites through a provision within customer rates. While BGE does not have a rider for MGP clean-up costs, BGE has historically received recovery of actual clean-up costs on a site-specific basis in distribution rates. The amount to be expended in 20132015 at Exelon for compliance with environmental remediation related to contamination at former MGP sites is expected to total $57$35 million, consisting of $51$29 million, $6 million and $0 million at ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively.

 

Generation’s environmental liabilities primarily arise from contamination at current and former generation and waste storage facilities. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation has established an appropriate liability to comply with environmental remediation requirements including contamination

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attributable to low level radioactive residues at a storage and reprocessing facility named Latty Avenue, and at a disposal facility named West Lake Landfill, both near St. Louis, Missouri related to operations conducted by Cotter Corporation, a former ComEd subsidiary.

 

In addition, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE may be required to make significant additional expenditures not presently determinable for other environmental remediation costs.

 

See Notes 33—Regulatory Matters and 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Registrants’ environmental remediation efforts and related impacts to the Registrants’ results of operations, cash flows and financial position.positions.

 

Global Climate Change

 

Exelon believes the evidence of global climate change is compelling and that the energy industry, though not alone, is a significant contributor to the human-caused emissions of GHGs that many in the scientific community believe contribute to global climate change, and as reported by the National Academy of SciencesIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in May 2011.their Fifth Assessment Report Summary for Policy Makers issued in September 2013. Exelon, as a producer of electricity from predominantly low-carbon generating facilities (such as nuclear, hydroelectric, wind and solar photovoltaic), has a relatively small GHG emission profile, or carbon footprint, compared to other domestic generators of electricity. By virtue of its significant investment in low-carbon intensity assets, Generation’s emission intensity, or rate of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)(CO2e) emitted per unit of electricity generated, is among the lowest in the industry. Exelon does produce GHG emissions, primarily at its fossil fuel-fired generating plants; CO2,CO2, methane and nitrous oxide are all emitted in this process, with CO2CO2 representing the largest portion of these GHG emissions. GHG emissions from combustion of fossil fuels represent the majority of Exelon’s direct GHG emissions in 2012,2014, although only a small portion of Exelon’s electric supply is from fossil generating plants. Other GHG emission sources at Exelon include natural gas (methane) leakage on the natural gas systems, sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)(SF6) leakage in its electric transmission and distribution operations and refrigerant leakage from its chilling and cooling equipment as well as fossil fuel combustion in its motor vehicles and usage of electricity at its facilities. Despite its focus on low-carbon generation, Exelon believes its operations could be significantly affected by the possible physical risks of climate change and by mandatory programs to reduce GHG emissions. See ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS for information regarding the market and financial, regulatory and legislative, and operational risks associated with climate change.

Climate Change Regulation. Exelon is, or may become, subject to climate change regulation or legislation at the Federal, regional and state levels.

 

International Climate Change Regulation. At the international level, the United States has not yet ratified the United Nations Kyoto Protocol, which was extended at the most recent2012 meeting of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 18) in December 2012.. The Kyoto Protocol now requires participating developed countries to cap GHG emissions at certain levels until 2020, when the new global agreement on emissions reduction is scheduled to become effective. TheThis new global agreement has been agreed to in concept and further development of itsfor GHG emissions reductions is scheduledwas agreed to beginonly in concept during the COP18, with a timeline for establishing the global targets by 2015. On November 22, 2013, at the 2013 COP 19 held in Warsaw, Poland, participating countries further agreed to provide their “intended nationally determined contributions” by the first quarter of 2015 in preparation for formally setting global target in 2015. At this point, there is much debate aboutCOP 20 held in Lima, Peru, in December 2014, participating countries outlined the different levelsuniversal GHG reduction agreement to be finalized in 2015 at COP 21 in Paris. On November 11, 2014, President Obama and President Xi Jinping of China jointly announced their respective “intended nationally determined contributions” for post 2020 greenhouse gas emission reductions. The US announced net greenhouse gas emission reductions that will be requiredof 26-28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025, while China announced targets to peak CO2 emissions around 2030, and to increase the non-fossil fuel share of all energy to around 20 percent by 2030. Together, the U.S. and China account for developed and developing countries. Another significant outcomeover one–third of the COP 18 was a re-examination of the long-term temperature goal which could influence international climate policy by the United Nations.global greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Federal Climate Change Legislation and Regulation. Various stakeholders, including Exelon, legislators and regulators, shareholders and non-governmental organizations, as well as other companies in many business sectors are considering ways to address the climate change issue, including the enactment of federal climate change legislation. It is highly uncertain whether Federal

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legislation to reduce GHG emissions will be enacted. If such legislation is adopted, Exelon may incur costs either to further limit or offset the GHG emissions from its operations or to procure emission allowances or credits. In June 2013, the White House released the President’s Climate Action Plan which consists of a wide variety of executive actions targeting GHG reductions, preparing for the impacts of climate change and showing leadership internationally; but the plan did not directly trigger any new requirements or legislative action.

 

The U.S. EPA is addressing the issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions regulation for new and existing electric generating units through the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) under Section 111 NSPS under the existing provisions of the Clean Air Act. A proposedPursuant to President Obama’s June 25, 2013 memorandum to U.S. EPA, the Agency re-proposed a Section 111(b) regulation for new units is to be finalized in springSeptember 2013 andthat may result in material costs of compliance for CO2 emissions for new fossil-fuel electric generating units, particularly coal-fired units. TheUnder the President’s memorandum, the U.S. EPA iswas also expectedrequired to propose a Section 111(d) rule in 2013no later than June 1, 2014 to establish CO2 emission regulations for existing stationary sources. The second rulemaking, under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, focuses on modified, reconstructed and existing fossil power plants. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2014, and the public comment period closed on December 1, 2014. The Climate Action Plan calls for the rule to be finalized no later than June 1, 2015, and requires that states submit to U.S. EPA their implementation plans no later than June 30, 2016.

 

Regional and State Climate Change Legislation and Regulation. After a two-year program review, the nine northeast and mid-Atlantic states currently participating in the RGGIRegional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiative (RGGI) released an updated RGGI Model Rule and Program Review Recommendations Summary on February 7, 2013. Under the updated RGGI program which must be approved pursuant to the applicable legislative and/or regulatory process in each RGGI State, the regional RGGI CO2 budget would bewas reduced, starting in 2014, from its currentprevious 165 million ton level to 91 million tons, with a 2.525 percent reduction in the cap level each year between 2015-2020. Included in the new program are provisions for cost containment reserve (CCR) allowances, which will become available if the total demand for allowances, above the CCR trigger price, exceeds the number of CO2 allowances

available for purchase at auction. (CCR riggertrigger prices are $4 in 2014, $6 in 2015, $8 in 2016 and $10 in 2017, risingafter 2017 the CCR price increases by 2.5 percent thereafter to account for inflation)each year). Such an outcome could put modest upward pressure on wholesale power prices; however, the specifics are currently uncertain.

 

At the state level, the Illinois Climate Change Advisory Group, created by Executive Order 2006-11 on October 5, 2006, made its final recommendations on September 6, 2007 to meet the Governor’s GHG reduction goals. At this time, the only requirements imposed by the state of Illinois are the energy efficiency and renewable portfolio standards in the Illinois Power Act that apply to ComEd.

On December 18, 2009, Pennsylvania issued the state’s final Climate Change Action Plan. The plan sets as a target a 30 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2020. The Climate Change Advisory Committee continues to meet quarterly to review Climate Action Work Plans for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The Climate Change Action Plan does not impose any requirements on Generation or PECO at this time.

 

The Maryland Commission on Climate Change was chartered in 2007 and released itsa 42 greenhouse gas reduction strategy, climate action plan, on August 27, 2008, recommending that the state begin implementing 42 greenhouse gas reduction strategies. One of the Plan’s2008. The plan’s primary policy recommendations,recommendation to formally adopt science-based regulatory goals to reduce Maryland’s GHG emissions, was realized with the passage of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 (GGRA). The law which requires Maryland to reduce its GHG emissions by 25 percent below 2006 levels by 2020. It directsalso directed the MDE to work with other state agenciesMaryland Department of Environment to prepare and implement an implementationaction plan to meet this goal. An interim planwhich was submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly during the 2012 legislative session, and the final GGRA plan is expectedpublished in FebruaryOctober of 2013. The final GGRA plan is not expected to impose any additional requirements on BGE. Maryland targetedMaryland’s electricity consumption reduction goals, required under the “Empower Maryland” program, and mandatory State participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiative (RGGI)RGGI Program, will beare listed as thatthe energy sector’s contribution in the GGRA plan.

The Illinois Climate Change Advisory Group, created by Executive Order 2006-11 on October 5, 2006, made its final recommendations on September 6, 2007 to meetplan also advocated raising the Governor’s GHG reduction goals. At this time, the only requirements imposed by the state are the energy efficiency and renewable portfolio standards instandard requirement from 20% by 2022 to 25% by 2022. The Department of Environment is required to submit a December 2015 report to the Illinois Power Act that applyGovernor and General Assembly on progress towards the 25% mandate; its costs and benefits; the need for target adjustments; and the status of federal programs. In 2016, the Legislature will review the progress report, its economic impacts on manufacturing sector and other information and determine whether to ComEd.continue, adjust or eliminate the requirement to achieve a 25% reduction by 2020.

 

Exelon’s Voluntary Climate Change EffortsEfforts.. In a world increasingly concerned about global climate change and regulatory action to reduce GHG, Exelon’s low-carbon generating fleet is seen by management as a competitive advantage. Exelon remains one of the largest, lowest carbon electric generators in the United States: nuclear for base load, natural gas for marginal and peak demand,

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hydro and pumped storage, and supplemental wind and solar renewables. As further legislation and regulation imposing requirements on emissions of GHG and air pollutants are promulgated, Exelon’s low carbon, low emissionlow-carbon, low-emission generation fleet will position the company to benefit from its comparative advantage over other generation fleets.

 

WithBased on an independent third-party verification of Exelon’s GHG performance through year-end 2013, it achieved the announcement in 2008 of Exelon 2020 Exelon set a voluntary goal to reduce, offset or displace more than 15.7of abating 17.5 million metric tonnes of GHG emissions per year by 2020. Exelon updated that goal in 2012 followingannually, seven years ahead of plan. Exelon’s approach for addressing the Constellation mergerissue of climate change is currently focused on continuing to account for the integration of former Constellation GHG goals. The updated Exelon 2020 goal is to reduce, offset or displace more than 17.5 million metric tonnes ofmanage its GHG emissions by 2020. The Exelon 2020 goal encompasses three broad areas of focus:from internal operations, contributing to reducing or offsetting Exelon’s own carbon footprint (with the year the asset/operations were acquired by Exelon as the baseline), helping customers and communities reduce theiroverall grid GHG emissions and offering more low-carbon electricityensuring the resiliency of its infrastructure in response to the marketplace.

Efforts to achieve the Exelon 2020 goal will be supported by the company’s current business plans as well as future initiatives that will be integrated into the annual business planning process. This includes a periodic review and refinementphysical impacts of Exelon 2020 initiatives in light of changing market conditions, regulations, technology and other factors that affect the merit of various GHG abatement options. Specific initiatives and the amount of expenditures to implement the plan will depend on economic and policy developments, and will be made on a project-by-project basis in accordance with Exelon’s normal project evaluation standards.climate change.

 

Renewable and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

 

Twenty-nineThirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have adopted some form of RPS requirement. As previously described, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Maryland have laws specifically addressing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. In addition to state level activity, RPS legislation has been considered and may be considered again in the future by the United States Congress. Also, states that currently do not have RPS requirements may adopt such legislation in the future.

The

Illinois Settlement Legislationutilities are required that procurement plans implemented by electric utilities includeto procure cost-effective renewable energy resources or approved equivalents such as RECs in amounts that equal or exceed 2% of the total electricity that each electric utility supplies to its eligible retail customers by June 1, 2008, increasingcustomers. ComEd is also required to acquire amounts of renewable energy resources that will cumulatively increase this percentage to at least 10% by June 1, 2015, with a goalan ultimate target of at least 25% by June 1, 2025. UtilitiesAll goals are allowed to pass-through any costs from the procurement of these renewable resources or approved equivalents subject to legislated rate impact criteria.criteria set forth by Illinois legislation. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd had purchased sufficient renewable energy resources or equivalents, such as RECs, to comply with the Illinois Settlement Legislation.legislation. ComEd currently retires all RECs upon transfer and acceptance. ComEd is permitted to recover procurement costs of RECs from retail customers without mark-up through rates. See Note 3 and Note 193—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.information on ComEd’s procurement plans. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding ComEd’s future commitments for the procurement of RECs.

 

The AEPS Act wasbecame effective for PECO on January 1, 2011, following the expiration of PECO’s transition period.2011. During 2012,2014, PECO was required to supply approximately 4.0% and 6.2%4.5% of electric energy generated from Tier I (including solar, wind power, low-impact hydropower, geothermal energy, biologically derived methane gas, fuel cells, biomass energy, coal mine methane and black liquor generated within Pennsylvania) through May 31, 2014 and subsequently 5.0% beginning June 1, 2014 and continuing through May 31, 2015. PECO was also required to supply 6.2% of electric energy generated from Tier II (including waste coal, demand-side management, large-scale hydropower, municipal solid waste, generation of electricity utilizing wood and by-products of the pulping process and wood, distributed generation systems and integrated combined coal gasification technology) alternative energy resources, respectively, as measured in AECs. The compliance requirements will incrementally escalate to 8.0% for Tier I and 10.0% for Tier II by 2021. In order to comply with these requirements, PECO entered into agreements with varying terms with accepted bidders, including Generation, to purchase non-solar Tier I, solar Tier 1 and Tier II AECs. PECO also purchases AECs through its DSP Program full requirement contracts.

 

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Section 7-703 of the Public Utilities Article in Maryland sets forth the RPS requirement, which applies to all retail electricity sales in Maryland by electricity suppliers. The RPS requirement requires that suppliers obtain a specified percentage of the electricity it sells from Tier 1 sources (solar, wind, biomass, methane, geothermal, ocean, fuel cell, small hydroelectric, and poultry litter) and Tier 2 sources (hydroelectric, other than pump storage generation, and waste-to-energy). The RPS requirement began in 2006, requiring that suppliers procure 1.0% and 2.5% from Tier 1 and Tier 2 sources, respectively, escalating in 2022 to 22.0% from Tier 1 sources, including at least 2.0% from solar energy, and 0.0% froma phase out of Tier 2 sources.resource options by 2022. In 2012, 6.5% were2014, 10.3% was required from Tier 1 renewable sources, including at least 0.1%0.35% derived from solar energy, and 2.5% from Tier 2 renewable sources. TheBGE is subject to requirements established by the Public Utilities Article in Maryland related to the use of alternative energy resources; however, the wholesale suppliers that supply power to the state’s utilitiesBGE through the SOS procurement auctions have the obligation, by contract with those utilities,BGE, to comply with and provide its proportional share ofmeet the RPS requirements.

 

Similar to ComEd, PECO and BGE, Generation’s retail electric business must source a portion of the electric load it serves in many of the states in which it does business from renewable resources or approved equivalents such as RECs. Potential regulation and legislation regarding renewable and alternative energy resources could increase the pace of development of wind and other renewable/alternative energy resources, which could put downward pressure on wholesale market prices for electricity in some markets where Exelon operates generation assets. At the same time, such developments may present some opportunities for sales of Generation’s renewable power, including from wind, solar, hydroelectric and landfill gas.

 

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters and Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Executive Officers of the Registrants as of February 21, 201313, 2015

 

Exelon

 

Name

  Age  

Position

  

Period

Crane, Christopher M.

  5456  Chief Executive Officer, Exelon;  2012 - Present
    Chairman, ComEd, PECO & BGE  2012 - Present
    President, Exelon; President, GenerationExelon  2008 - Present
  President, Generation2008 - 2013
  Chief Operating Officer, Exelon  2008 - 2012
    Chief Operating Officer, Generation  2007 - 2010
Executive Vice President, Exelon2007 - 2008

Shattuck III, Mayo A.

58Executive Chairman, Exelon2012 - Present
Chairman, President and2001 - 2012
Chief Executive Officer, Constellation

Cornew, Kenneth W.

  4749  Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Exelon;  20122013 - Present
  President and CEO, Generation2013 - Present
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Exelon2012 - 2013
  President and Chief Executive Officer, Constellation  2012 - Present2013
    Senior Vice President, Exelon; President, Power Team  2008 - 2012
Senior Vice President, Trading and Origination, Power Team2007 - 2008

O’Brien, Denis P.

  5254  Senior Executive Vice President, Exelon; Chief Executive Officer, Exelon Utilities  2012 - Present
  Vice Chairman, ComEd, PECO, BGE2012 - Present
  Chief Executive Officer, PECO; Executive Vice President, Exelon  2007 - 2012
    President and Director, PECO  2003 - 2012

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Name

Age

Position

Period

Pramaggiore, Anne R.

  5456  Chief Executive Officer, ComEd  2012 - Present
    President, ComEd  2009 - Present
    Chief Operating Officer, ComEd  2009 - 2012
Executive Vice President, Customer Operations, Regulatory and External Affairs, ComEd2007 - 2009

Adams, Craig L.

  6062  President and Chief Executive Officer, PECO  2012 - Present
    Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, PECO  2007 - 2012

DeFontes Jr., Kenneth W.Butler, Calvin G.

  6245  President and Chief Executive Officer, BGE  20042014 - Present
  Senior Vice President, Constellation Energy2004 - 2012

Gillis, Ruth Ann M.

58Executive Vice President, Exelon2008 - Present
Chief Administrative Officer, Exelon2010 - Present
President, Exelon Business Services Company2005 - Present
Chief Diversity Officer, Exelon2009 - 2012
  Senior Vice President, Regulatory and External Affairs, BGE2013 - 2014
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Exelon  20022011 - 20082013
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Exelon2010 - 2011
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, ComEd2009 - 2010

Von Hoene Jr., William A.

  5961  Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Exelon  2012 - Present
    Executive Vice President, Finance and Legal, Exelon  2009 - 2012
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Exelon2008 - 2009
Senior Vice President, Exelon Business Services Company2004 - 2009
Senior Vice President, Exelon2006 - 2008

Thayer, Jonathan W.

  4143  Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Exelon  2012 - Present  (a)
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Constellation Energy; Treasurer, Constellation Energy  2008 - 2012

Aliabadi, Paymon

  Vice President, Constellation Energy2004 - 2008

Glace, Joseph R.

 52  SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Exelon  20122013 - Present
  Chief Risk Officer, Exelon  2008Managing Director, Gleam Capital Management2012 - Present2013
  Vice President, Exelon  2008Principal and Managing Director, Gunvor International2009 - 20122011

DesParte, Duane M.

  5051  Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, Exelon  2008 - Present
Vice President, Finance, Exelon Business Services Company2007 - 2008

Generation

 

Name

  Age  

Position

  

Period

Crane, Christopher M.Cornew, Kenneth W.

  5449  Senior Executive Vice President and Chief ExecutiveCommercial Officer, Exelon; Chairman, ComEd, PECO & BGE  20122013 - Present
    President Exelon; President,and CEO, Generation  20082013 - Present
Chief Operating Officer, Exelon2008 - 2012
Chief Operating Officer, Generation2007 - 2010
    Executive Vice President Exelon2007 - 2008

Cornew, Kenneth W.

47Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Exelon; Exelon2012 - 2013
President and Chief Executive Officer, Constellation  2012 - Present2013
    Senior Vice President, Exelon; President, Power Team  2008 - 2012

Nigro, Joseph

50Executive Vice President, Exelon; Chief Executive Officer, Constellation2013 - Present
    Senior Vice President, TradingPortfolio Management and Origination,Strategy2012 - 2013
Vice President, Structuring and Portfolio Management, Exelon Power Team  20072010 - 2008

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Name

Age

Position

Period

2012

Pacilio, Michael J.

  5254Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Exelon Generation2015 - Present
  President, Exelon Nuclear; Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Generation  2010 - Present2015
    Chief Operating Officer, Exelon Nuclear  2007 - 2010

Hanson, Bryan C.

49President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear; Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation2015 - Present
Chief Operating Officer, Exelon Nuclear2014 - 2015
Senior Vice President of Operations, Generation2010 - 2013
Vice President of Operations, Generation2009 - 2010

DeGregorio, Ronald

  5052  Senior Vice President, Generation; President, Exelon Power  2012 - Present
    Chief Integration Officer, Exelon  2011 - 2012
    Chief Operating Officer, Exelon Transmission Company  2010 - 2011
    Senior Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Operations, Exelon Nuclear  2007 - 2010

Wright, Bryan P.

  4648  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Generation  2013 - Present
    Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, Exelon  2012 - 2013
    Chief Accounting Officer, Constellation Energy  2009 - 2012
    Vice President and Controller, Constellation Energy  2008 - 2012
Vice President and Controller, Constellation Energy Resources2007 - 2008

Aiken, Robert

  4648  Vice President and Controller, Generation  2012 - Present
    Executive Director and Assistant Controller, Constellation  2011 - 2012
    Executive Director of Operational Accounting, Constellation Energy Commodities Group  2009 - 2011
Vice President of International Accounting, Constellation Energy Commodities Group2007 - 2009

ComEd

 

Name

  Age  

Position

  

Period

Pramaggiore, Anne R.

  5456  Chief Executive Officer, ComEd  2012 - Present
    President, ComEd  2009 - Present
    Chief Operating Officer, ComEd  2009 - 2012
Executive Vice President, Customer Operations, Regulatory and External Affairs, ComEd2007 - 2009

Donnelly, Terence R.

  5254  Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ComEd  2012 - Present
    Executive Vice President, Operations, ComEd  2009 - 2012
Senior Vice President, Transmission and Distribution, ComEd2007 - 2009

Trpik Jr., Joseph R.

  4345  Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, ComEd  2009 - Present
Vice President & Assistant Corporate Controller, Exelon Business Services Company2007 - 2009
Vice President and Assistant Corporate Controller, Exelon2004 - 2009

Jensen, Val

  5759  Senior Vice President, Customer Operations, ComEd  2012 - Present
    Vice President, Marketing and Environmental Programs, ComEd  2008 - 2012
Senior Vice President, ICF International2006 - 2008

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Name

Age

Position

Period

O’Neill, Thomas S.

  5052  Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Energy Policy and General Counsel, ComEd  2010 - Present
    Senior Vice President, Exelon  2009 - 2010
Senior Vice President, New Business Development, Generation; Senior Vice President, New Business Development, Exelon2009 - 2009
Vice President, New Plant Development, Generation2007 - 2009

Marquez Jr., Fidel

  5153  Senior Vice President, Governmental and External Affairs, ExelonComEd  2012 - Present
    Senior Vice President, Customer Operations, ComEd  2009 - 2012
Vice President of External Affairs and Large Customer Services, ComEd2007 - 2009

Brookins, Kevin B.

  5153  Senior Vice President, Strategy & Administration, ComEd  2012 - Present
    Vice President, Operational Strategy and Business Intelligence, ComEd  2010 - 2012
    Vice President, Distribution System Operations, ComEd  2008 - 2010
Vice President, Work Management and New Business2007 - 2008

Anthony, J. Tyler

  4850  Senior Vice President, Distribution Operations, ComEd  2010 - Present
    Vice President, Transmission and Substations, ComEd  2007 - 2010

Waden, KevinKozel, Gerald J.

  4142  Vice President, Comptroller, Accountant and Controller, ComEd  20092013 - Present
    Director of Accounting Operations, ComEdAssistant Corporate Controller, Exelon  20072012 - 2013
Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis, Exelon2009 - 2012

 

PECO

 

Name

  Age  

Position

  

Period

Adams, Craig L.

  6062  President and Chief Executive Officer, PECO  2012 - Present
    Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, PECO  2007 - 2012

Barnett, Phillip S.

  4951  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, PECO  2007 - Present
    Treasurer, PECO  2012 - Present

Innocenzo, Michael A.

  4749  Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, PECO  2012 - Present
    Vice President, Distribution System Operations and Smart Grid/Smart Meter, PECO  2010 - 2012
    Vice President, Distribution System Operations  2007 - 2010

Name

Age

Position

Period

Webster Jr., Richard G.

  5153  Vice President, Regulatory Policy and Strategy, PECO  2012 - Present
    Director of Rates and Regulatory Affairs  2007 - 2012

Murphy, Elizabeth A.

  5355  Vice President, Governmental and External Affairs, PECO  2012 - Present
    Director, Governmental & External Affairs, PECO  2007 - 2012

Alden, Mark F.Jiruska, Frank J.

  5254  Vice President, Customer Operations, PECO  20092013 - Present
    Vice President Gas,Director of Energy and Marketing Services, PECO  20072010 - 2009

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Name

Age

Position

Period

2013

Diaz Jr., Romulo L.

  6668  Vice President and General Counsel, PECO  2012 - Present
    Vice President, Governmental and External Affairs, PECO  2009 - 2012
Associate General Counsel, Exelon2008 - 2009
City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia2005 - 2008

Bailey, Scott A.

  3638  Vice President and Controller, PECO  2012 - Present
    Assistant Controller, Generation  2011 - 2012
    Director of Accounting, Power Team  2007 - 2011

 

BGE

 

Name

  Age  

Position

  

Period

DeFontes Jr., Kenneth W.

Butler, Calvin G.
  6245  President and Chief Executive Officer, BGE  20042014 - Present
    Senior Vice President, Constellation EnergyRegulatory and External Affairs, BGE  20042013 - 20122014

Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Exelon2011 - 2013
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Exelon2010 - 2011
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, ComEd2009 - 2010
Woerner, Stephen J.

  4547President, BGE2014 - Present
  Chief Operating Officer, BGE  2012 - Present
    Senior Vice President, BGE  2009 - Present2014
    Vice President and Chief Integration Officer, Constellation Energy  2011 - 2012
    Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Constellation Energy  2010 - 2011
    Vice President, Transformation, Constellation Energy  2009 - 2010
Vahos, David M.  42  Senior Vice President, Gas and Electric Operations and Planning, BGE2007 - 2009

Khouzami, Carim V.

38Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer BGE  20112014 - Present
    Executive Director, Investor Relations, Constellation EnergyVice President and Controller, BGE  20092012 - 20112014
Executive Director, Audit, Constellation2010 - 2012
    Director, Corporate Strategy and Development, Constellation EnergyFinance, BGE  20082006 - 20092010

Case, Mark D.

  5153  Vice President, Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, BGE  2012 - Present
    Senior Vice President, Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, BGE  2007 - 2012

Dempsey, Mary E.

Biagiotti, Robert D.
  5745  Vice President, Governmental Affairs,Customer Operations and Chief Customer Officer, BGE  20122015 - Present
    Executive Director, State Affairs, Constellation Energy

Vice President, Gas Distribution, BGE

  2010 - 20122011-2015
    Managing

Director, Public Affairs, Constellation Energy

2008 - 2009

Mills, Jeannette M.Gas and Electric Field Services, BGE

  46Vice President, Customer Operations, BGE2012 - Present2008-2011
    Chief Customer Officer, BGE  2011 - Present
    Senior Vice President, Customer Relations and Account Services, BGE2008 - 2012
  

Senior Vice President, Gas Operations and Planning, BGE2007 - 2008

Gahagan, Daniel P.Name

  59Age

Position

Period

Gahagan, Daniel P.61  Vice President and General Counsel, BGE  2007 - Present

Vahos, David M.

Bauer, Matthew N.
  4038  Vice President and Controller, BGE  20122014 - Present
    Executive Vice President of Power Finance, Exelon Power2012 - 2014
Director, Audit,FP&A and Retail, Constellation  20102012 - 2012
    Executive Director, Finance, BGECorporate Development, Constellation  20062009 - 20102012

 

(a)Effective July 1, 2014, Jonathan W. Thayer’s title was changed from Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Exelon to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Exelon.

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ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

Each of the Registrants operates in a market and regulatory environment that poses significant risks, many of which are beyond thethat Registrant’s control. Management of each Registrant regularly meets with the Chief Risk Officer and the RMC, which comprises officers of the Registrants, to identify and evaluate the most significant risks of the Registrants’ businesses, and the appropriate steps to manage and mitigate those risks. The Chief Risk Officer and senior executives of the Registrants discuss those risks with the finance and risk oversightcommittee and audit committeescommittee of the Exelon Boardboard of directors and the ComEd, PECO and BGE Boardsboards of Directors.directors. In addition, the Exelon Board of directors’ generation oversight and energy delivery oversight committees, respectively, evaluatecommittee of the Exelon board of directors evaluates risks related to the generation and energy delivery businesses.business. The risk factors discussed below may adversely affect one or more of the Registrants’ results of operations and cash flows and the market prices of their publicly traded securities. Each of the Registrants has disclosed the known material risks that affect its business at this time. However, there may be further risks and uncertainties that are not presently known or that are not currently believed by a Registrant to be material that may adversely affect its performance or financial condition in the future.

 

The Registrants’ mostExelon’s financial condition and results of operations are affected to a significant risks arise as a consequence of:degree by: (1) Generation’s position as a predominantly nuclear generator selling power into competitive energy markets with a concentration in select regions, and (2) the role of ComEd, PECO and BGE as operators of electric transmission and distribution systems in three of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The Registrants’ major risksFactors that affect the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrants fall primarily under the following categories:categories, all of which are discussed in further detail below:

 

  

Market and Financial Risks.Factors. Exelon’s and Generation’s market and financial risks include the riskresults of operations are affected by price fluctuations in the wholesale and retail powerenergy markets. Wholesale powerPower prices are a function of supply and demand, which in turn are driven by factors such as (1) the price of fuels, in particular the price of natural gas, and coal, that drivewhich affects the wholesale market prices that Generation’s nuclearGeneration can obtain for the output of its power plants, receive,(2) the ratepresence of expansion of subsidized low carbonother generation such as wind energyresources in the markets in which Generation’s output is sold, (3) the demand for electricity in the markets where the Registrants conduct their business, and (4) the impacts on energy demand of factors such as weather, economic conditions and implementation of energy efficiency and demand response programs. In addition,on-going competition in the load serving and retail marketing activities compete for customers in a competitive environment which impacts the margins that Generation can earn and the volumes that it is able to serve.channel.

 

  

Regulatory and Legislative Risks.Factors. The Registrants’ regulatory and legislative risksfactors that may affect the Registrants include changes to the laws and regulations that govern competitive markets and utility cost recovery, and that drive environmental policy. In particular, Exelon’s and Generation’s financial performance may be adversely affected by changes that could affectin the design of competitive wholesale power markets or Generation’s ability to sell power into the competitive wholesale power markets at market-based prices.in those markets. In addition, potential regulation and legislation, including legislation or regulation regarding climate change and renewable portfolio standards, could increasehave significant effects on the pace of development of wind energy facilities, which could put downward pressure in some markets on wholesale market prices for electricity from Generation’s nuclear assets, partially offsetting any additional value Exelon and Generation might derive from Generation’s nuclear assets under a carbon constrained regulatory regime that might exist in the future.Registrants. Also, regulatory actions in Illinois, Pennsylvania or Maryland could materially lower returns for ComEd, PECO and BGE respectively.are influenced significantly by state regulation and regulatory proceedings.

  

Operational Risks.Factors. The Registrants’ operational risks includeperformance is subject to those risksfactors inherent in running the nation’s largest fleet of nuclear power reactors and large electric and gas distribution systems. The safe and effective operation of the nuclear facilities and the ability to effectively manage the associated decommissioning obligations as well as the ability to maintain the availability, reliability and safety of its energy delivery systems are fundamental to Exelon’s ability to protect and grow shareholder value. Additionally, the operating costs of ComEd, PECO and BGE, and the opinions of their customers and regulators, of ComEd, PECO and BGE are

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affected by those companies’ ability to maintain the reliability and safety of their energy delivery systems.

 

  

Risks Related to the Pending Merger with Constellation.PHI. As a result ofThere are various risks and uncertainties associated with the merger agreement announced with Constellation that closedPHI on March 12, 2012, Exelon is subject to additional risks.April 29, 2014.

 

A discussion of each of these risksrisk categories and other risk factors is included below.

 

Market and Financial RisksFactors

 

Generation is exposed to price fluctuationsdepressed prices in the wholesale and retail power markets, which may negatively affect its results of operations.operations and cash flows. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Generation hedges theis exposed to commodity price risk associated withfor the unhedged portion of its electricity generation it owns, or controls, through long-term power purchase agreements. Absent any hedging activity through fixed price transactions, Generation would be exposedsupply portfolio. Generation’s earnings and cash flows are therefore subject to the risk of risingvariability as spot and falling spotforward market prices in the markets in which its assets are located, which would mean that Generation’s cash flows would vary accordingly.it operates rise and fall.

 

Price of FuelsThe wholesale spot market price of electricity for each hour is generally determined by the marginal cost of supplying the next unit of electricity to the market during that hour. Many times,Thus, the market price of power is affected by the market price of the marginal fuel used to generate the electricity unit. Often, the next unit of electricity will be supplied from generating stations fueled by fossil fuels, and, therefore, the market price of power will reflect the market price of the marginal fuel.fuels. Consequently, changes in the market price of fossil fuels will causeoften result in comparable changes to the market price of power. For example, the use of new technologies to recover natural gas from shale deposits has increased natural gas supply and reserves, placing further downward pressure on natural gas prices and, has reduced Generation’s revenues.therefore, on power prices. The continued addition of supply from new alternative generation resources, such as wind and solar, whether mandated through RPS or otherwise subsidized or encouraged through climate legislation or regulation, may displace a higher marginal cost plant, further reducing power prices. In addition, further delay or elimination of EPA air quality regulations could prolong the duration for which the cost of pollution from fossil fuel generation is not factored into market prices which could reduce Generation’s revenue. Further, in the event that alternative generation resources, such as wind and solar, are mandated through RPS or otherwise subsidized or encouraged through climate legislation or regulation and added to the available generation supply such resources could displace a higher marginal cost fossil plant, which could reduce the price at which market participants sell their electricity. This occurrence could then reduce the market price at which all generators in that region, including Generation, would be able to sell their output. These events could adversely affect Generation’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, and could also result in an impairment of certain long-lived assets.prices.

 

Demand and Supply:The market price for electricity is also affected by changes in the demand for electricity and the available supply of electricity. Worse than expectedUnfavorable economic conditions, milder than normal weather, and the growth of energy efficiency and demand response programs can each depress demand. The result is that higher-cost generating resources do not run as frequently, putting downward pressure on electricity market prices. The tepid economic environment in recent years and growing energy efficiency and demand response initiatives have limited the demand for electricity in Generation’s markets. In addition, in some markets, the supply of electricity through wind or solar generation, when combined with other base-load generation such as nuclear, may often exceed demand during some hours of the day, resulting in loss of revenue for base-load generating plants. The risk of increased supply in excess of demand is heightened by continued or increased RPS mandates or other subsidies, including ITCs and PTCs.

Retail Competition: Generation’s retail operations compete for customers in a competitive environment, which affects the margins that Generation can earn and the volumes that it is able to serve. In periods of sustained low natural gas and power prices and low market volatility, retail competitors can aggressively pursue market share because the barriers to entry can be low and

wholesale generators (including Generation) use their retail operations to hedge generation output. Increased or more aggressive competition can adversely affect overall gross margins and profitability in Generation’s retail operations.

Sustained low market prices for electricity. The continued sluggish economy in the United States has in fact led to a slowdown in the growth ofor depressed demand for electricity. If this continues, itand over-supply could adversely affect Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and cash flows, and such impacts could be emphasized given Generation’s concentration of base-load electric generating capacity within primarily two geographic market regions, namely the Registrants’Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic. These impacts could adversely affect Exelon’s and Generation’s ability to fund other discretionary uses of cash such as growth projects or to pay dividends.Individends. In addition, the economicsuch conditions may no longer support the continued operation of certain generating facilities, which could adversely affect Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations through increased depreciation rates, impairment charges and accelerated future decommissioning costs.costs which may be offset in whole or in part by reduced operating and maintenance expenses. A slow recovery in market conditions could result in a prolonged depression of or further decline in commodity prices, including low forward natural gas and power prices and low market volatility, which could also adversely affect Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

 

In addition to price fluctuations, Generation is exposed to other risks in the power markets that are beyond its control and may negatively affect its results of operations. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Credit Risk. In the bilateral markets, Generation is exposed to the risk that counterparties that owe Generation money, or are obligated to purchase energy or fuel from Generation, will not perform

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under their obligations for operational or financial reasons. In the event the counterparties to these arrangements fail to perform, Generation might be forced to purchase or sell energy or fuel in the wholesale markets at less favorable prices and incur additional losses, to the extent of amounts, if any, already paid to the counterparties. In the spot markets, Generation is exposed to risk as a result of default sharing mechanisms that exist within certain markets, primarily RTO’sRTOs and ISO’s,ISOs, the purpose of which is to spread such risk across all market participants. Generation is also a party to agreements with entities in the energy sector that have experienced rating downgrades or other financial difficulties. In addition, Generation’s retail sales subject it to credit risk through competitive electricity and natural gas supply activities to serve commercial and industrial companies, governmental entities and residential customers. Retail credit risk results when customers default on their contractual obligations. This risk represents the loss that may be incurred due to the nonpayment of a customer’s account balance, as well as the loss from the resale of energy previously committed to serve the customer.

 

Unstable Markets.Market Designs.The wholesale spot markets remain evolving markets that vary from region to region and are still developing rules, practices and procedures. ProblemsChanges in these market rules, problems with rule implementation, or the failure of any of these markets could adversely affect Generation’s business. In addition, a significant decrease in market participation could affect market liquidity and have a detrimental effect on market stability.

The Registrants are potentially affected by emerging technologies that may over time affect or transform the energy industry, including technologies related to energy generation, distribution and consumption. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

Some of these technologies include, but are not limited to further shale gas development or sources, cost-effective renewable energy technologies, broad consumer adoption of electric vehicles and energy storage devices. Such developments could affect the price of energy, could affect energy deliveries as customer-owned generation becomes more cost-effective, could require further improvements to our distribution systems to address changing load demands and could make portions

of our electric system power supply and transmission and/or distribution facilities obsolete prior to the end of their useful lives. Such technologies could also result in further declines in commodity prices or demand for delivered energy. Each of these factors could materially affect the Registrants’ results of operations, financial position, and cash flows through, among other things, reduced operating revenues, increased operating and maintenance expenses, and increased capital expenditures, as well as potential asset impairment charges or accelerated depreciation and decommissioning expenses over shortened remaining asset useful lives.

 

Market performance and other factors may decrease the value of decommissioning trustNDT funds and employee benefit plan assets and may increase the related employee benefit plan obligations, which then could require significant additional funding. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Disruptions in the capital markets and their actual or perceived effects on particular businesses and the greater economy may adversely affect the value of the investments held within Generation’s NDTs and Exelon’s employee benefit plan trusts. The Registrants have significant obligations in these areas and Exelon and Generation hold substantial assets in these trusts to meet those obligations. The asset values are subject to market fluctuations and will yield uncertain returns, which may fall below the Registrants’ projected return rates. A decline in the market value of the NDT fund investments may increase theGeneration’s funding requirements to decommission Generation’sits nuclear plants. A decline in the market value of the pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plan assets will increase the funding requirements associated with Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plan obligations. Additionally, Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plan liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates. As interest rates decrease, the liabilities increase, potentially increasing benefit costs and funding requirements. Changes in demographics, including increased numbers of retirements or changes in life expectancy assumptions or changes to Social Security or Medicare eligibility requirements may also increase the costs and funding requirements of the obligations related to the pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plans. If future increases in pension and other postretirement costs as a result of reduced plan assets or other factors are not recoverablecannot be recovered, or cannot be recovered in a timely manner, from ComEd, PECO and BGE customers, the results of operations and financial positions of ComEd, PECO and BGE could be negatively affected. Ultimately, if the Registrants are unable to manage the decommissioning trustinvestments with the NDT funds and benefit plan assets, and obligations,are unable to manage the related benefit plan liabilities, their results of operations, cash flows and financial positions could be negatively affected.

 

Unstable capital and credit markets and increased volatility in commodity markets may adversely affect the Registrants’ businesses in several ways, including the availability and cost of short-term funds for liquidity requirements, the Registrants’ ability to meet long-term commitments, Generation’s ability to hedge effectively its generation portfolio, and the competitiveness and liquidity of energy markets; each could adversely affect the Registrants’ financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants rely on the capital markets, particularly for publicly offered debt, as well as the banking and commercial paper markets, to meet their financial commitments and short-term liquidity

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needs if internal funds are not available from the Registrants’ respective operations. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets in the United States or abroad can adversely affect the Registrants’ ability to access the capital markets or draw on their respective bank revolving credit facilities. The Registrants’ access to funds under their credit facilities is dependent on the ability of the banks that are parties to the facilities to meet their funding commitments. Those banks may not be able to meet their funding commitments to the Registrants if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests from the Registrants and other borrowers within a short period of time. The inability to access capital markets or credit facilities, and longer term disruptions in the capital and credit markets as a result of uncertainty, changing or increased

regulation, reduced alternatives or failures of significant financial institutions could result in the deferral of discretionary capital expenditures, changes to Generation’s hedging strategy in order to reduce collateral-posting requirements, or a reduction in dividend payments or other discretionary uses of cash.

 

In addition, the Registrants have exposure to worldwide financial markets, including Europe. The ongoing European debt crisis has contributed to instability in global credit markets. Further disruptionsDisruptions in the European markets could reduce or restrict the Registrants’ ability to secure sufficient liquidity or secure liquidity at reasonable terms. As of December 31, 2012,2014, approximately 31%29%, or $2.5 billion of the Registrants’ available credit facilities were with European banks.banks, excluding the unsecured bridge facility to provide financing for the proposed PHI acquisition. The credit facilities include $8.3$8.5 billion in aggregate total commitments of which $6.5$7.3 billion was available as of December 31, 2012.2014. There were no borrowings under the Registrants’ credit facilities as of December 31, 2012.2014. See Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the credit facilities.

 

The strength and depth of competition in competitive energy markets depend heavily on active participation by multiple trading parties, which could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital and credit markets and legislative and regulatory initiatives that may affect participants in commodities transactions. Reduced capital and liquidity and failures of significant institutions that participate in the energy markets could diminish the liquidity and competitiveness of energy markets that are important to the respective businesses of the Registrants. Perceived weaknesses in the competitive strength of the energy markets could lead to pressures for greater regulation of those markets or attempts to replace market structures with other mechanisms for the sale of power, including the requirement of long-term contracts, such as the financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd as described further in Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which could have a material adverse effect on Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and cash flows.

 

If any of the Registrants were to experience a downgrade in its credit ratings to below investment grade or otherwise fail to satisfy the credit standards in its agreements with its trading counterparties, it would be required to provide significant amounts of collateral under its agreements with counterparties and could experience higher borrowing costs. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation’s business is subject to credit quality standards that may require market participants to post collateral for their obligations. If Generation were to be downgraded or lose its investment grade credit rating (based on its senior unsecured debt rating) or otherwise fail to satisfy the credit standards of trading counterparties, it would be required under its hedging arrangements to provide collateral in the form of letters of credit or cash, which may have a material adverse effect upon its liquidity. The amount of collateral required to be provided by Generation at any point in time is dependent on a variety of factors, including (1) the notional amount of the applicable hedge, (2) the nature of counterparty and related agreements, and (3) changes in power or other commodity prices. In addition, if Generation were downgraded, it could experience higher borrowing costs as a result of the downgrade. Generation could experience a downgrade in its ratings if any of the credit rating agencies concludes that the level of business or financial risk and overall creditworthiness of the power generation industry in general, or Generation in particular, has deteriorated. Changes in ratings methodologies by the credit rating agencies could also have a negative impact on the ratings of Generation.

 

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ComEd’s, financial swap contract with Generation and its operating agreement with PJM contain collateral provisions that are affected by its credit rating and market prices. If certain wholesale market conditions exist and ComEd were to lose its investment grade credit rating (based on its senior unsecured debt rating), it would be required under the financial swap contract with Generation to provide collateral in the form of letters of credit or cash, which may have a material adverse effect upon its liquidity. Collateral posting by ComEd under the financial swap will generally increase as forward market prices fall and decrease as forward market prices rise. Conversely, collateral requirements under the PJM operating agreement will generally increase as market prices rise and decrease as market prices fall. Given the relationship to market prices, contract collateral requirements can be volatile. In addition, if ComEd were downgraded, it could experience higher borrowing costs as a result of the downgrade.

PECO’s and BGE’s operating agreements with PJM and theirPECO’s and BGE’s natural gas procurement contracts contain collateral provisions that are affected by their credit ratings.rating and market prices. If certain wholesale market conditions were to exist and ComEd, PECO and BGE were to lose their investment grade credit ratings (based on their senior unsecured debt ratings), they would be required to provide collateral in the formforms of letters of credit or cash, which may have a material

adverse effectseffect upon their liquidity. PECO’sCollateral posting requirements will generally increase as market prices rise and BGE’s collateral requirements relating to their natural gas supply contracts are a function ofdecrease as market prices.prices fall. Collateral posting requirements for PECO and BGE, with respect to thesetheir natural gas supply contracts, will generally increase as forward market prices fall and decrease as forward market prices rise. Given the relationship to forward market prices, contract collateral requirements can be volatile. In addition, if ComEd, PECO orand BGE were downgraded, they could experience higher borrowing costs as a result of the downgrade.

 

ComEd, PECO or BGE could experience a downgrade in its ratings if any of the credit rating agencies concludes that the level of business or financial risk and overall creditworthiness of the utility industry in general, or ComEd, PECO, or BGE in particular, has deteriorated. ComEd, PECO or BGE could experience a downgrade if the current regulatory environments in Illinois, Pennsylvania or Maryland, respectively, become less predictable by materially lowering returns for utilities in the applicable state or adopting other measures to mitigate higher electricity prices. Additionally, the ratings for ComEd, PECO or BGE could be downgraded if their financial results are weakened from current levels due to weaker operating performance or due to a failure to properly manage their capital structure. In addition, changes in ratings methodologies by the agencies could also have a negative impact on the ratings of ComEd, PECO or BGE.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE conduct their respective businesses and operate under governance models and other arrangements and procedures intended to assure that ComEd, PECO and BGE are treated as separate, independent companies, distinct from Exelon and other Exelon subsidiaries in order to isolate ComEd, PECO and BGE from Exelon and other Exelon subsidiaries in the event of financial difficulty at Exelon or another Exelon subsidiary. These measures (commonly referred to as “ringfencing”“ring-fencing”) may help avoid or limit a downgrade in the credit ratings of ComEd, PECO and BGE in the event of a reduction in the credit rating of Exelon. Despite these ringfencingring-fencing measures, the credit ratings of ComEd, PECO or BGE could remain linked, to some degree, to the credit ratings of Exelon. Consequently, a reduction in the credit rating of Exelon could result in a reduction of the credit rating of ComEd, PECO or BGE, or all three. A reduction in the credit rating of ComEd, PECO or BGE could have a material adverse effect on ComEd, PECO or BGE, respectively.

 

See Liquidity and Capital Resources—Recent Market Conditions and Security Ratings for further information regarding the potential impacts of credit downgrades on the Registrants’ cash flows.

 

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Generation’s financial performance may be negatively affected by price volatility, availability and other risk factors associated with the procurement of nuclear and fossil fuel. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Generation depends on nuclear fuel and fossil fuels to operate its generating facilities. Nuclear fuel is obtained predominantly through long-term uranium concentrate supply contracts, contracted conversion services, contracted enrichment services and contracted fuel fabrication services. Coal, natural gas and oil are procured for generating plants through annual, short-term and spot-market purchases. The supply markets for nuclear fuel, coal, natural gas and oil are subject to price fluctuations, availability restrictions and counterparty default that may negatively affect the results of operations and cash flows for Generation.

 

Generation’s risk management policies cannot fully eliminate the risk associated with its commodity trading activities. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Generation’s asset-based power position as well as its power marketing, fuel procurement and other commodity trading activities expose Generation to risks of commodity price movements. Generation attempts to manage this exposure through enforcement of established risk limits and risk management procedures. These risk limits and risk management procedures may not work as planned

and cannot eliminate all risks associated with these activities. Even when its policies and procedures are followed, and decisions are made based on projections and estimates of future performance, results of operations may be diminished if the judgments and assumptions underlying those decisions prove to be incorrect. Factors, such as future prices and demand for power and other energy-related commodities, become more difficult to predict and the calculations become less reliable the further into the future estimates are made. As a result, Generation cannot predict the impact that its commodity trading activities and risk management decisions may have on its business, operating results, cash flows or financial position.

 

Generation buys and sells energy and other products in the wholesale markets and enters into financial contracts to manage risk and hedge various positions in Generation’s power generation portfolio. The proportion of hedged positions in its power generation portfolio may cause volatility in Generation’s future results of operations.

 

Financial performance and load requirements may be adversely affected if Generation is unable to effectively manage its power portfolio. (Exelon and Generation)

 

A significant portion of Generation’s power portfolio is used to provide power under procurement contracts with ComEd, PECO, BGE and other customers. To the extent portions of the power portfolio are not needed for that purpose, Generation’s output is sold in the wholesale market.power markets. To the extent its power portfolio is not sufficient to meet the requirements of its customers under the related agreements, Generation must purchase power in the wholesale power markets. Generation’s financial results may be negatively affected if it is unable to cost-effectively meet the load requirements of its customers, manage its power portfolio and effectively address the changes in the wholesale power markets.

 

Challenges to tax positions taken by the Registrants as well as tax law changes and the inherent difficulty in quantifying potential tax effects of business decisions, could negatively impact the Registrants’ results of operations and cash flows. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Corporate Tax Reform. There exists the potential for comprehensive tax reform in the United States whichthat may significantly change the tax rules that are applicable to U.S. domiciled corporations. Exelon cannot assess what the overall effect of such potential legislation wouldmight be on its results of operations and cash flows.

 

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1999 sale of fossil generating assets.The IRS has challenged Exelon’s 1999 tax position on an involuntary conversion andits like-kind exchange transaction. In the third quarter of 2010, Exelon and IRS Appeals reached a nonbinding, preliminary agreement to settle Exelon’s involuntary conversion and CTC positions and for the IRS to withdraw its assertion of a $110 million substantial understatement penalty related to the involuntary conversion position. Definitive documents consistent with the preliminary agreement were finalized in the fourth quarter of 2012. However, Exelon and IRS Appeals failed to reach a settlement on the like-kind exchange position.position and Exelon expectsfiled a petition on December 31, 2013 to initiate litigation on this matter during 2013.in the United States Tax Court. Exelon was not required to remit any part of the asserted tax or penalty in order to litigate the like-kind exchange position. The litigation could take three to five years including appeals, if necessary.

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2013,2014, if the IRS is successful in its challenge to the like-kind exchange position, Exelon’s potential cash outflow, including tax and after-tax interest, exclusive of penalties, that could become currently payable may be as much as $860$810 million, of which approximately $320$310 million would be attributable to ComEd after consideration of Exelon’s agreement to hold ComEd harmless. In addition to attempting to impose tax on the like-kind exchange position, the IRS has asserted penalties for a substantial understatement of tax, which could result in an after-tax charge of $86$90 million to Exelon’s and ComEd’s results of operations should the IRS prevail in asserting the penalties. The timing effects of the final resolution of the like-kind exchange matter are unknown. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Tax reserves and the recoverability of deferred tax assets.The Registrants are required to make judgments in order to estimate their obligations to taxing authorities. These tax obligations include income, real estate, sales and use and employment-related taxes and ongoing appeals issues related to these tax matters. These judgments include reserves for potential adverse outcomes regarding tax positions that have been taken that may be subject to challenge by the tax authorities. The Registrants also estimate their ability to utilize tax benefits, including those in the form of carryforwards and tax credits. See Notes 11—Significant Accounting Policies and 12Note 14—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Increases in customer rates and the impact of economic downturns may lead to greater expense for uncollectible customer balances. Additionally, increased rates could lead to decreased volumes delivered. Both of these factors may decrease Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s results from operations and cash flows. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s current procurement plans include purchasing power through contracted suppliers and in the spot market. ComEd’s and PECO’s costs of purchased power are charged to customers without a return or profit component. BGE’s SOS rates charged to customers recover BGE’s wholesale power supply costs and include an administrative fee which includes a shareholder return component and an incremental cost component. For PECO, purchased natural gas costs are charged to customers with no return or profit component. For BGE, purchased natural gas costs are charged to customers using a MBR mechanism that compares the actual cost of gas to a market index. The difference between the actual cost and the market index is shared equally between shareholders and customers. Purchased power and natural gas prices fluctuate based on their relevant supply and demand. Significantly higher rates related to purchased power and natural gas can result in declines in customer usage, lower revenues for electric transmission and distribution at ComEd, PECO and BGE, and for gas distribution at PECO, and potentially additional uncollectible accounts expense for ComEd, PECO and BGE. In addition, any challenges by the regulators or ComEd, PECO and BGE as to the recoverability of these costs could have a material effect on the Registrants’ results of operations and cash flows. Also, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s cash flows can be affected by differences between the time period when electricity and natural gas are purchased and the ultimate recovery from customers.

 

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Further, the impacts of economic downturns on ComEd, PECO and BGE customers and purchased natural gas costs for PECO and BGE customers, such as unemployment for residential customers and less demand for products and services provided by commercial and industrial customers, and the related regulatory limitations on residential service terminations, may result in an increase in the number of uncollectible customer balances, which would negatively impact ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s results from operations and cash flows. Generation’s customer supply activities face economic downturn risks similar to Exelon’s utility businesses, such as lower volumes sold and increaseincreased expense for uncollectible customer balances. As Generation increases its customer supply footprint, economic downturn impacts could negatively affect Generation’s results from operations and cash flows. See ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK for further discussion of the Registrants’ credit risk.

 

The effects of weather may impact the Registrants’ results of operations and cash flows. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Temperatures above normal levels in the summer tend to increase summer cooling electricity demand and revenues, and temperatures below normal levels in the winter tend to increase winter heating electricity and gas demand and revenues. Weather conditions directly influence the demand for electricity and natural gas and affect the price of energy commodities. Moderate temperatures adversely affect the usage of energy and resulting revenues at ComEd and PECO. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE recognizes revenues at MDPSC-approved levels per customer, regardless of what

actual distribution volumes are for a billing period, and is not affected by actual weather with the exception of major storms. Extreme weather conditions or damage resulting from storms may stress ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s transmission and distribution systems, communication systems and technology, resulting in increased maintenance and capital costs and limiting each company’s ability to meet peak customer demand. These extreme conditions may have detrimental effects on ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s results of operations and cash flows. First and third quarter financial results, in particular, are substantially dependent on weather conditions, and may make period comparisons less relevant.

 

Generation’s operations are also affected by weather, which affects demand for electricity as well as operating conditions. To the extent that weather is warmer in the summer or colder in the winter than assumed, Generation may require greater resources to meet its contractual commitments. Extreme weather conditions or storms may affect the availability of generation and its transmission, limiting Generation’s ability to source or send power to where it is sold. In addition, drought-like conditions limiting water usage can impact Generation’s ability to run certain generating assets at full capacity. These conditions, which cannot be accurately predicted, may have an adverse effect by causing Generation to seek additional capacity at a time when wholesale markets are tight or to seek to sell excess capacity at a time when markets are weak.

 

Certain long-lived assets and other assets recorded on the Registrants’ statements of financial position may become impaired, which would result in write-offs of the impaired amounts. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Long-lived assets represent the single largest asset class on the Registrants’ statement of financial position. Specifically, long-lived assets account for 58%, 48%, 60%, 65%51%, 62%, 68% and 73%77% of total assets for Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively, as of December 31, 2012.2014. In addition, the RegistrantsExelon and Generation have significant balances related to unamortized energy contracts. See Notes 4Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and 8Dispositions and Note 10—Intangible Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on Exelon’s unamortized energy contracts. The Registrants evaluate the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used whenever events or circumstances indicating a potential impairment exist. Factors such as the business climate, including current and future energy and market conditions, environmental regulation, and the condition of assets are considered when evaluating long-

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livedlong-lived assets for potential impairment. An impairment would require the Registrants to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset through a non-cash charge to expense by the amount of the impairment, and such an impairment could have a material adverse impact on the Registrants’ results of operations.

 

Exelon and Generation have investments in certain generating plant projects, including the CENG nuclear joint venture with a carrying value of $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2012. These investments were acquired in the March 2012 Constellation transaction, and were recorded as equity method investments on the balance sheet at fair value on the merger date as part of purchase accounting. Exelon and Generation continuously monitor for issues that potentially could impact future profitability of these equity method investments and which could result in the recognition of an impairment loss if such issues indicate an other than temporary decline in value. Such impairment could have material adverse impacts on Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations.

Exelon holds certain investments in coal-fired plants in Georgia and Texasthat are subject to long-term leases extending through 2028-2032.leases. The investments are accounted for as direct financing lease investments. The investments represent the estimated residual value of the leased assets at the end of the lease term. On an annual basis, Exelon reviews the estimated residual values of these leased assetsits direct financing lease investments and records a non-cash impairment charge to determine whether any indications of impairment exist. In determiningexpense if the estimate of residual value,review indicates an other than temporary decline in the expectation of future market conditions, including commodity prices, is considered. An impairment would require Exelon to reduce thefair value of its investment in the plants through a non-cash charge to expense.residual values below their carrying values. Such an impairment could have a material adverse impact on Exelon’s results of operations.

 

Exelon and ComEd had approximately $2.6$2.7 billion of goodwill recorded at December 31, 20122014 in connection with the merger between PECO and Unicom Corporation, the former parent company of ComEd. Under GAAP, goodwill remains at its recorded amount unless it is determined to be impaired, which is generally based upon an annual analysis that compares the implied fair value of the goodwill to its carrying value. If an impairment occurs, the amount of the impaired goodwill will be written-off and expensed, reducingto expense, which will also reduce equity. The actual timing and amounts of any goodwill impairments will depend on many sensitive, interrelated and uncertain variables. A successful IRS challenge to

Exelon’s and ComEd’s like-kind exchange income tax position, adverse regulatory actions such as early termination of EIMA, or changes in significant assumptions used in estimating ComEd’s fair value (e.g., discount and growth rates, utility sector market performance and transactions, operating and capital expenditure requirements and the fair value of debt) could result in an impairment. Such an impairment would result in a non-cash charge to expense, which could have a material adverse impact on Exelon’s and ComEd’s results of operations.

 

See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates and Notes 6Note 7—Property, Plant and 8Equipment, Note 8—Impairment of Long Lived Assets and Note 10—Intangible Assets of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion on long-lived asset and goodwill impairments.

 

The Registrants’ businesses are capital intensive, and their assets may require significant expenditures to maintain and are subject to operational failure, which could result in potential liability. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants’ businesses are capital intensive and require significant investments by Generation in energy generationelectric generating facilities and by ComEd, PECO and BGE in transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. These operational systems and infrastructure have been in service for many years. Older equipment, even if maintained in accordance with good utility practices, is subject to operational failure, including events that are beyond the Registrants’ control, and may require significant expenditures to operate efficiently. The Registrants’ results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows could be adversely affected if they were unable to effectively manage their capital

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projects or raise the necessary capital. Furthermore, operational failure of electric or gas systems or infrastructure could result in potential liability if such failure results in damage to property or injury to individuals. See ITEM 1. BUSINESS for further information regarding the Registrants’ potential future capital expenditures.

 

Exelon and its subsidiaries have guaranteed the performance of third parties, which may result in substantial costs in the event of non-performance by third parties. In addition, the Registrants have rights under agreements which obligate third parties to indemnify the Registrants for various obligations, and the Registrants may incur substantial costs in the event that the applicable Registrant is unable to enforce those agreements or the applicable third partythird-party is otherwise unable to perform. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants have issued guarantees of the performance of third parties, which obligate one or more of the Registrants or their subsidiaries to perform in the event that the third parties do not perform. In the event of non-performance by those third parties, the Registrants could incur substantial cost to fulfill their obligations under these guarantees. Such performance guarantees could have a material impact on the operating results, financial condition, or cash flows of the Registrants.

 

The Registrants have entered into various agreements with counterparties that require those counterparties to reimburse a Registrant and hold it harmless against specified obligations and claims. To the extent that any of these counterparties are impactedaffected by deterioration in their creditworthiness or the agreements are otherwise determined to be unenforceable, the affected Registrant could be held responsible for the obligations, which could impact that Registrant’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position. In connection with Exelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring, Generation assumed certain of ComEd’s and PECO’s rights and obligations with respect to their former generation businesses. Further, ComEd and PECO may have entered into agreements with third parties under which the third partythird-party agreed to indemnify ComEd or PECO for certain obligations related to their respective former generation businesses that have been assumed by Generation as part of the

restructuring. If the third partythird-party or Generation experienced events that reduced its creditworthiness or the indemnity arrangement wasbecame unenforceable, ComEd or PECO could be liable for any existing or future claims, which could impact ComEd’s or PECO’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Due to its significant contractual agreements with ComEd, PECO and BGE, Generation will be negatively affected in the event of non-performance or change in the creditworthiness of ComEd, PECO or BGE. (Exelon and Generation)

Generation currently provides power under procurement contracts with ComEd, PECO and BGE for a significant portion of their electricity supply requirements. In addition, Generation entered into a financial swap contract with ComEd, effective August 2007, to hedge a portion of ComEd’s electricity supply requirements through May 2013. Consequently, Generation is highly dependent on ComEd’s, PECO’s, and BGE’s continued payments under these contracts and would be adversely affected by negative events impacting these contracts, including the non-performance or a significant change in the creditworthiness of ComEd, PECO or BGE. A default by ComEd, PECO or BGE under these contracts would have an adverse effect on Generation’s results of operations and financial position.

 

Generation’s business may be negatively affected by competitive electric generation suppliers. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Because retail customers where Generation serves load can switch from their respective energy delivery company to a competitive electric generation supplier for their energy needs, planning to meet Generation’s obligation to provide the supply needed to serve Generation’s share of an electric distribution company’s default service obligation is more difficult than planning for retail load before the advent of retail competition. Before retail competition, the primary variables affecting projections of load

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were weather and the economy. With retail competition, another major factor is retail customers switching to or from competitive electric generation suppliers. If fewer of such customers switch from its retail load serving counterparties than Generation anticipates, the load that Generation must serve will be greater than anticipated, which could, if market prices have increased, increase Generation’s costs (due to its need to go to market to cover its incremental supply obligation) more than the increase in Generation’s revenues. If more customers from its retail load serving counterparties switch than Generation anticipates, the load that Generation must serve will be lower than anticipated, which could, if market prices have decreased, cause Generation to lose opportunities in the market.

 

Regulatory and Legislative RisksFactors

 

The Registrants’ generation and energy delivery businesses are highly regulated and could be subject to adverse regulatory and legislative actions. Fundamental changes in regulation or legislation or violation of tariffs or market rules and anti-manipulation laws, could disrupt the Registrants’ business plans and adversely affect their operations and financial results. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Substantially all aspects of the businesses of the Registrants are subject to comprehensive Federal or state regulation and legislation. Further, Exelon’s and Generation’s operating results and cash flows are heavily dependent upon the ability of Generation to sell power at market-based rates, as opposed to cost-based or other similarly regulated rates, and Exelon’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s operating results and cash flows are heavily dependent on the ability of ComEd, PECO and BGE to recover their costs for the retail purchase and distribution of power to their customers. Similarly, there is risk that financial market regulations could increase the Registrants’ compliance costs and limit their ability to engage in certain transactions. In the planning and management of operations, the Registrants must address the effects of regulation on their businesses and changes in the regulatory framework, including initiatives by Federal and state legislatures, RTOs, exchanges, ratemaking agencies and taxing authorities. Additionally, the Registrants shouldneed to be cognizant of rules changes or Registrant actions that could result in potential violation of tariffs, market rules and anti-manipulation laws. Fundamental changes in regulations or other adverse legislative actions affecting the Registrants’ businesses would require changes in their business planning models and operations and could adversely affect their results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

 

Regulatory and legislative developments related to climate change and RPS may also significantly affect Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations, cash flows and financial positions. Various legislative and regulatory proposals to address climate change through GHG emission reductions, if enacted, could result in increased costs to entities that generate electricity through carbon-emitting fossil fuels, which could increase the market price at which all generators in a region, including Generation, may sell their output, thereby increasing the revenue Generation could realize from its low-carbon nuclear assets. However, national regulation or legislation addressing climate change through

an RPS could also increase the pace of development of wind energy facilities in the Midwest, which could put downward pressure on wholesale market prices for electricity from Generation’s Midwest nuclear assets, partially offsetting any additional value Exelon and Generation might derive from Generation’s nuclear assets under a carbon constrained regulatory regime that might exist in the future. Similarly, final regulations under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act may not provide sufficient incentives for states to utilize carbon-free nuclear power as a means of meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements, while continuing a policy of favoring renewable energy sources. Current state level climate change and renewable regulation is already providing incentives for regional wind development. The Registrants cannot predict when or whether any of these various legislative and regulatory proposals may become law or what their effect will be on the Registrants.

 

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Generation may be negatively affected by possible Federal or state legislative or regulatory actions that could affect the scope and functioning of the wholesale markets. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Federal and state legislative and regulatory bodies are facing pressures to address consumer concerns, or are themselves raising concerns, that energy prices in wholesale markets are too high or insufficient generation is being built because the competitive model is not working, and, therefore, are considering some form of re-regulation or some other means of reducing wholesale market prices or subsidizing new generation. Generation is dependent on robust and competitive wholesale energy markets to achieve its business objectives.

 

Approximately 60% of Generation’s generating resources, which include directly owned assets and capacity obtained through long-term contracts, are located in the area encompassed by PJM. Generation’s future results of operations will depend on 1)(1) FERC’s continued adherence to and support for, policies that favor the preservation of competitive wholesale power markets, such as PJM’s, and (2) the absence of material changes to market structures that would limit or otherwise negatively affect market competitiveness. Generation could also be adversely affected by state laws, regulations or initiatives designed to reduce wholesale prices artificially below competitive levels or to subsidize new generation, such as the subsequently dismissed New Jersey Capacity Legislation and the MDPSC’s RFP for new gas-fired generation in Maryland. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details related to the New Jersey Capacity Legislation and the Maryland new electric generation requirements.

 

In addition, FERC’s application of its Order 697 and its subsequent revisions could pose a risk that Generation will have difficulty satisfying FERC’s tests for market-based rates. Since Order 697 became final in June 2007, Generation has obtained orders affirming Generation’s authority to sell at market-based rates and none denying that authority. As of December 31, 2014, Generation has submitted its triennial application seeking reauthorization to sell at market-based rates in the Southeast region. Generation’s most recentprevious submission seeking reauthorization to sell at market-based rates was accepted by FERC on June 22, 2011August 5, 2014 for the PJM region.Northeast region (including PJM).

 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank)(the Act) was enacted into law onin July 21, 2010. Its primary objective is to eliminate from the financial system the systemic risk that Congress believed was inThe part the cause of the financial crisisAct that unfolded during 2008.applies to Exelon is Title VII, which is known as the Dodd-Frank ushers inWall Street Transparency and Accountability Act (Dodd-Frank). Dodd-Frank requires the creation of a brand new regulatory regime applicablefor over-the-counter swaps (Swaps), including mandatory clearing for certain categories of Swaps, incentives to shift Swap activity to exchange trading, margin and capital requirements, and other obligations designed to promote transparency. For non security-based Swaps including commodity Swaps, Dodd-Frank empowers the over-the-counter (OTC)Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to promulgate regulations implementing the law’s objectives. The primary aim of Dodd-Frank is to regulate the key intermediaries in the Swaps market, for swaps. Generation relies onwhich entities are either swap dealers (SDs), major swap participants (MSPs), and certain other financial entities, but the OTC swaps markets as partlaw also applies to a lesser

degree to end-users of its programSwaps. On January 12, 2015, President Obama signed into law a bill that exempts from margin requirements Swaps used by end-users to hedge or mitigate commercial risk. Moreover, the price risk associated with its generation portfolio. In April 2012,CFTC’s Dodd-Frank regulations preserve the CFTC issued its rule defining swap dealersability of end users in the energy industry to hedge their risks using Swaps without being subject to mandatory clearing, and major swap participants.excepts or exempts end-users from many of the other substantive regulations. Accordingly, as an end-user, Generation has determined that it will conductis conducting its commercial hedging business as an end user in a manner that does not require registration with the CFTC as an SD or MSP. Generation does not anticipate transacting in the future in a swap dealermanner in which it would become a SD or major swap participant.MSP.

 

NotwithstandingThere are, however, some rulemakings that have not yet been finalized, including the foregoing,capital and margin rules for (non-cleared) Swaps. Generation willdoes not expect these rules to directly impact its collateral requirements. However, depending on the substance of these final rules in addition to certain international regulatory requirements still faceunder development and that are similar to Dodd-Frank, Generation’s Swap counterparties could be subject to additional regulatory obligations under Dodd-Frank, including some reporting requirements, clearing some additional transactions that it would otherwise enter into over-the-counter, and havingpotentially significant capitalization requirements. These regulations could motivate the SDs and MSPs to adhere to position limits. More fundamentally, however, the total burden that the rules could impose on all market participants could cause liquidity in the bilateral OTC swaps market to decrease substantially. Dodd-Frank may require up to $1 billion of additionalincrease collateral requirements at Generation, to be met withor cash rather than letters of credit in a price stressed environment. postings from their counterparties, including Generation.

Generation continues to monitor the rulemaking proceduresproceedings with respect to the capital and margin rules, but cannot predict the ultimate outcome that the financial reform legislation will have onto what extent, if any, further refinements to Dodd-Frank requirements may impact its results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

position, but such impacts could be material.

 

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Generation’s affiliation with ComEd, PECO and BGE, together with the presence of a substantial percentage of Generation’s physical asset base within the ComEd, PECO and BGE service territories, could increase Generation’s cost of doing business to the extent future complaints or challenges regarding ComEd, PECO and/or BGE retail rates result in settlements or legislative or regulatory requirements funded in part by Generation. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Generation has significant generating resources within the service areas of ComEd, PECO and BGE and makes significant sales to each of them. Those facts tend to cause Generation to be directly affected by developments in those markets. Government officials, legislators and advocacy groups are aware of Generation’s affiliation with ComEd, PECO and BGE and its sales to each of them. In periods of rising utility rates, particularly when driven by increased costs of energy production and supply, those officials and advocacy groups may question or challenge costs and transactions incurred by ComEd, PECO, or BGE, including transactions betweenwith Generation, on the one hand, and ComEd, PECO or BGE, on the other hand, regardlessirrespective of any previous regulatory processes or approvals underlying those transactions. The prospect of such challenges may increase the time, complexity and cost of the associated regulatory proceedings, and the occurrence of such challenges may subject Generation to a level of scrutiny not faced by other unaffiliated competitors in those markets. In addition, government officials and legislators may seek ways to force Generation to contribute to efforts to mitigate potential or actual rate increases, through measures such as generation-based taxes and contributions to rate-relief packages.

 

The Registrants may incur substantial costs to fulfill their obligations related to environmental and other matters. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The businesses which the Registrants operate are subject to extensive environmental regulation and legislation by local, state and Federal authorities. These laws and regulations affect the manner in which the Registrants conduct their operations and make capital expenditures including how they

handle air and water emissions and solid waste disposal. Violations of these emission and disposal requirements can subject the Registrants to enforcement actions, capital expenditures to bring existing facilities into compliance, additional operating costs for remediation and clean-up costs, civil penalties and exposure to third parties’ claims for alleged health or property damages or operating restrictions to achieve compliance. In addition, the Registrants are subject to liability under these laws for the remediation costs for environmental contamination of property now or formerly owned by the Registrants and of property contaminated by hazardous substances they generate. The Registrants have incurred and expect to incur significant costs related to environmental compliance, site remediation and clean-up. Remediation activities associated with MGP operations conducted by predecessor companies are one component of such costs. Also, the Registrants are currently involved in a number of proceedings relating to sites where hazardous substances have been deposited and may be subject to additional proceedings in the future.

 

If application of Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, which establishes a national requirement for reducing the adverse impacts to aquatic organisms at existing generating stations, requires the retrofitting of cooling water intake structures at Salem or other Exelon power plants, this development could result in material costs of compliance. Pursuant to discussions with the NJDEP regarding the application of Section 316(b) to Oyster Creek, Generation agreed to permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019, ten years before the expiration of its operating license in 2029.

 

Additionally, Generation is subject to exposure for asbestos-related personal injury liability alleged at certain current and formerly owned generation facilities. Future legislative action could require Generation to make a material contribution to a fund to settle lawsuits for alleged asbestos-related disease and exposure.

 

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In some cases, a third partythird-party who has acquired assets from a Registrant has assumed the liability the Registrant may otherwise have for environmental matters related to the transferred property. If the transferee is unable, or fails, to discharge the assumed liability, a regulatory authority or injured person could attempt to hold the Registrant responsible, and the Registrant’s remedies against the transferee may be limited by the financial resources of the transferee. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Changes in ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s respective terms and conditions of service, including their respective rates, are subject to regulatory approval proceedings and/or negotiated settlements that are at times contentious, lengthy and subject to appeal, which lead to uncertainty as to the ultimate result and which may introduce time delays in effectuating rate changes. (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE are required to engage in regulatory approval proceedings as a part of the process of establishing the terms and rates for their respective services. These proceedings typically involve multiple parties, including governmental bodies and officials, consumer advocacy groups and various consumers of energy, who have differing concerns but who have the common objective of limiting rate increases or even reducing rates. The proceedings generally have timelines that may not be limited by statute. Decisions are subject to appeal, potentially leading to additional uncertainty associated with the approval proceedings. The potential duration of such proceedings creates a risk that rates ultimately approved by the applicable regulatory body may not be sufficient for ComEd, PECO or BGE to recover its costs by the time the rates become effective. Established rates are also subject to subsequent prudency reviews by state regulators, whereby various portions of rates can be adjusted, including recovery mechanisms for costs associated with the procurement of electricity or gas, bad debt, MGP remediation, smart grid infrastructure, and energy efficiency and demand response programs.

In certain instances, ComEd, PECO and BGE may agree to negotiated settlements related to various rate matters, customer initiatives or franchise agreements. These settlements are subject to regulatory approval.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE cannot predict the ultimate outcomes of any settlements or the actions by Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland or Federal regulators in establishing rates, including the extent, if any, to which certain costs such as significant capital projects will be recovered or what rates of return will be allowed. Nevertheless, the expectation is that ComEd, PECO and BGE will continue to be obligated to deliver electricity to customers in their respective service territories and will also retain significant POLR and default service obligations to provide electricity and natural gas to certain groups of customers in their respective service areas who do not choose an alternative supplier. The ultimate outcome and timing of regulatory rate proceedings have a significant effect on the ability of ComEd, PECO and BGE, as applicable, to recover their costs and could have a material adverse effect on ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the recently enacted EIMA and appeals in connection with ComEd’s 2007 and 2010 Illinois electric distributionregarding rate cases.proceedings.

 

Federal or additional state RPS and/or energy conservation legislation, along with energy conservation by customers, could negatively affect the results of operations and cash flows of Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Changes to current state legislation or the development of Federal legislation that requires the use of renewable and alternate fuel sources, such as wind, solar, biomass and geothermal, could significantly impact Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, especially if timely cost recovery is not allowed. The impact could include increased costs for RECs and purchased power and increased rates for customers.

 

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Federal and state legislation mandating the implementation of energy conservation programs that require the implementation of new technologies, such as smart meters and smart grid, have increased capital expenditures and could significantly impact ComEd, PECO and BGE, if timely cost recovery is not allowed. Furthermore, regulated energy consumption reduction targets and declines in customer energy consumption resulting from the implementation of new energy conservation technologies could lead to a decline in the revenues of Exelon, ComEd, and PECO. For additional information, see ITEM 1. BUSINESS “Environmental Regulation-Renewable and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards.”

 

The impact of not meeting the criteria of the FASB guidance for accounting for the effects of certain types of regulation could be material to Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE. (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE have concluded that the operations of ComEd, PECO and BGE meet the criteria of the authoritative guidance for accounting for the effects of certain types of regulation. If it is concluded in a future period that a separable portion of their businesses no longer meets the criteria, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE arewould be required to eliminate the financial statement effects of regulation for that part of their business. That action would include the elimination of any or all regulatory assets and liabilities that had been recorded in their Consolidated Balance Sheets and the recognition of a one-time extraordinary itemcharge in their Consolidated Statements of Operations. The impact of not meeting the criteria of the authoritative guidance could be material to the financial statements of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE. At December 31, 2012,2014, the extraordinary gain (loss) could have been as much as $2.3$(2.6) billion, $811 million and $480 million (before taxes) as a result of the elimination of ComEd’s, regulatory assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2012, the extraordinary charge could have been as much as $703 million (before taxes) as a result of the elimination of PECO’s regulatory assets and liabilities. At December 31, 2012, the extraordinary charge could have been as much as $ 471 million (before taxes) as a result of the elimination of BGE’s regulatory assets and liabilities. Exelon would record the same amount of extraordinary gain or charge related to ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s regulatory assets and liabilities. liabilities, respectively.

Further, Exelon would record a charge against OCI (before taxes) of up to $3.3$2.6 billion $43 million and $682$663 million for ComEd PECO and BGE, respectively, related to Exelon’s net regulatory assets associated with its defined benefit postretirement plans. Exelon also has a net regulatory liability of $53 million (before taxes) associated with PECO’s defined benefit postretirement plans that would result in an increase in OCI if reversed. The impacts and resolution of the above items could lead to an additional impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, which could be significant and at least partially offset the extraordinary gain at ComEd discussed above. A significant decrease in equity as a result of any changes could limit the ability of ComEd, PECO and BGE to pay dividends under Federal and state law and no longer meeting the regulatory accounting criteria could cause significant volatility in future results of operations. See Notes 1, 31—Significant Accounting Policies, 3—Regulatory Matters and 810—Intangible Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding accounting for the effects of regulation, regulatory matters and ComEd’s goodwill, respectively.

 

Exelon and Generation may incur material costs of compliance if Federal and/or state regulation or legislation is adopted to address climate change. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Various stakeholders, including legislators and regulators, shareholders and non-governmental organizations, as well as other companies in many business sectors, including utilities, are considering ways to address the effect of GHG emissions on climate change. In 2009, select Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states implemented a model rule, developed via the RGGI, to regulate CO2CO2 emissions from fossil-fired generation. RGGI states are working on updated programs to further limit emissions and the EPA has introduced regulation to address greenhouse gases from new fossil plants that could potentially impact existing plants. If carbon reduction regulation or legislation becomes effective, Exelon and Generation may incur costs either to limit further the GHG emissions from their operations or to procure emission allowance credits. The nature and extent of environmental regulation may also impact the ability of Exelon and its subsidiaries to meet the GHG emission reduction targets of Exelon

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2020. For example, more stringent permitting requirements may preclude the construction of lower-carbon nuclear and gas-fired power plants. Similarly, a Federal RPS could increase the cost of compliance by mandating the purchase or construction of more expensive supply alternatives. For more information regarding climate change, see ITEM 1. BUSINESS “Global Climate Change” and Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The Registrants could be subject to higher costs and/or penalties related to mandatory reliability standards, including the likely exposure of ComEd, PECO, and BGE to the results of PJM’s RTEP and NERC compliance requirements. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

As a result of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, users, owners and operators of the bulk power transmission system, including Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, are subject to mandatory reliability standards promulgated by NERC and enforced by FERC. As operators of natural gas distribution systems, PECO and BGE are also subject to mandatory reliability standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The standards are based on the functions that need to be performed to ensure the bulk power system operates reliably and are guided by reliability and market interface principles. Compliance with or changes in the reliability standards may subject the Registrants to higher operating costs and/or increased capital expenditures. In addition, the ICC, PAPUC and MDPSC impose certain distribution reliability standards on ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively. If the Registrants were found not to be in compliance with the mandatory reliability standards, they could be subject to remediation costs as well as sanctions, which could include substantial monetary penalties. Additionally, in 2011, the State of Maryland enacted legislation that imposed reliability and quality of service standards on electric companies and required the MDPSC to enact regulations during 2012 to implement these standards. These regulations could have a material impact on BGE’s financial results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE as transmission owners are subject to NERC compliance requirements. NERC provides guidance to transmission owners regarding assessments of transmission lines. The results of these assessments may require ComEd, PECO and BGE to incur incremental capital or

operating and maintenance expenditures to ensure their transmission lines meet NERC standards. Uncertainties exist as to the construction of new transmission facilities, their cost and how those costs will be allocated to transmission system participants and customers. In accordance with a FERC order and related settlement, PJM’s RTEP requires the costs of new transmission facilities to be allocated across the entire PJM footprint for new facilities greater than or equal to 500 kV, and requires costs of new facilities less than 500 kV to be allocated to the beneficiaries of the new facilities. On August 6, 2009,Following a remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, remanded to FERC reaffirmed its decision related to allocation of new facilities 500 kV and aboveabove. The U.S. Court of Appeals for further proceedings.the Seventh Circuit remanded this decision a second time. On December 18, 2014, FERC issued an order setting an evidentiary hearing and settlement proceeding regarding the issue of the cost allocation for facilities 500 kV and above. This FERC order only applies to facilities included in the PJM RTEP prior to February 1, 2013. For facilities subsequently approved, the costs of new facilities that are double circuit 345 kV or greater than or equal to 500 kV will be allocated 50% across the entire PJM footprint and 50% allocated to identified beneficiaries. Costs for all other facilities will be allocated to all identified beneficiaries. This later decision is subject to rehearing by FERC and possible appeal.

 

See Notes 3Note 3—Regulatory Matters and 19Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

The Registrants cannot predict the outcome of the legal proceedings relating to their business activities. An adverse determination could have a material adverse effect on their results of operations, financial positions and cash flows. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants are involved in legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising out of their business operations, the most significant of which are summarized in Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Adverse outcomes in these proceedings could require significant expenditures that could have a material adverse effect on the Registrants’ results of operations.

 

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Generation may be negatively affected by possible Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions that could affect the operations and profitability of its nuclear generating fleet. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Regulatory risk. A change in the Atomic Energy Act or the applicable regulations or licenses may require a substantial increase in capital expenditures or may result in increased operating or decommissioning costs and significantly affect Generation’s results of operations or financial position. Events at nuclear plants owned by others, as well as those owned by Generation, may cause the NRC to initiate such actions.

 

As an example, prior to the Fukushima Daiichi accident on March 11, 2011, the NRC had been evaluating seismic risk. After the Fukushima Daiichi accident, the NRC’s focus on seismic risk intensified. As part of the NRC Near-Term Task Force (Task Force) review and evaluation of the Fukushima Daiichi accident, the Task Force recommended that plant operators conduct seismic reevaluations. In January 2012, the NRC released an updated seismic risk model that plant operators must use in performing the seismic reevaluations recommended by the Task Force. These reevaluations could result in the required implementation of additional mitigation strategies or modifications. Additionally, the Task Force provided recommendations for future regulatory action by the NRC to be taken in the near and longer term. In response, the NRC issued three immediately effective orders (Tier 1) to commercial reactor licensees operating in the United States for compliance no later than December 31, 2016. The NRC is currently evaluating the remaining Task Force recommendations and has not taken action with respect to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 recommendations. Actions to comply with the Task Force recommendations may result in increased costs and significantly impact Generation’s results of operations or financial position. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Exelon Corporation, Executive Overview for a more detailed discussion of the Task Force Recommendations.

 

Spent nuclear fuel storage.The approval of a national repository for the storage of SNF, such as the one previously considered at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, and the timing of such facility opening, will

significantly affect the costs associated with storage of SNF, and the ultimate amounts received from the DOE to reimburse Generation for these costs. The NRC’s temporary storage rule (also referred to as the “waste confidence decision”) recognizes that licensees can safely store spent nuclear fuel at nuclear power plants for up to 60 years beyond the original and renewed licensed operating life of the plants. In June 2012, the United States District Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit vacated the NRC’s temporary storage rule on the grounds that the NRC should have conducted a more comprehensive environmental review to support the rule. InOn September 2012,19, 2014, the NRC directed NRC Staff to completeissued a revised rule codifying the NRC’s generic determinations regarding the environmental impact statement and to revise the temporaryimpacts of continued storage rule through rulemaking no later than September 6,of spent nuclear fuel beyond a reactor’s licensed operating life. The Continued Storage Rule became effective on October 20, 2014.

 

Any regulatory action relating to the timing and availability of a repository for SNF may adversely affect Generation’s ability to decommission fully its nuclear units. Furthermore, under itsThrough May 15, 2014, in accordance with the NWPA and Generation’s contract with the DOE, Generation would be required to paypaid the DOE a one-timefee per kWh of net nuclear generation for the cost of SNF storagedisposal. On November 19, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ordered the DOE to submit to Congress a proposal to reduce the current SNF disposal fee including interest of approximately $1 billionto zero, unless and until there is a viable disposal program. On January 3, 2014, the DOE filed a petition for rehearing which was denied by the D.C. Circuit Court on March 18, 2014. Also, on January 3, 2014, the DOE submitted a proposal to Congress to reduce the current SNF disposal fee to zero. On May 9, 2014, the DOE notified Generation that the SNF disposal fee was set to zero, effective May 16, 2014. Until such time as of December 31, 2012, priora new fee structure is in effect, Exelon and Generation will not accrue any further costs related to the first delivery of SNF.SNF disposal fees. Generation currently estimates 2025 to be the earliest date when the DOE will begin accepting SNF, which could be delayed by further regulatory action. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the spent nuclear fuel obligation. Generation cannot predict what, if any, fee will be established in the future for SNF disposal. However, such a fee could be material to Generation’s results of operations and cash flows.

 

License renewals. Generation cannot assure that economics will support the continued operation of the facilities for all or any portion of any renewed license period. If the NRC does not renew the operating licenses for Generation’s nuclear stations or a station cannot be operated through the end of its operating license, Generation’s results of operations could be adversely affected by increased

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depreciation rates, impairment charges and accelerated future decommissioning costs, since depreciation rates and decommissioning cost estimates currently include assumptions that license renewal will be received. In addition, Generation may lose revenue and incur increased fuel and purchased power expense to meet supply commitments.

As discussed above, in June 2012, the United States District Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit vacated the NRC’s temporary storage rule. Generation does not expect the NRC to issue license renewals until September 2014, at the earliest.

 

Operational RisksFactors

 

The Registrants’ employees, contractors, customers and the general public may be exposed to a risk of injury due to the nature of the energy industry. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Employees and contractors throughout the organization work in, and customers and the general public may be exposed to, potentially dangerous environments near their operations. As a result, employees, contractors, customers and the general public are at risk for serious injury, including loss of life. Significant risks include nuclear accidents, dam failure, gas explosions, pole strikes and electric contact cases.

Natural disasters, war, acts and threats of terrorism, pandemic and other significant events may adversely affect Exelon’s results of operations, its ability to raise capital and its future growth. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation’s fleet of nuclear and fossil-fueled power plants and ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s distribution and transmission infrastructures could be impactedaffected by natural disasters, such as seismic activity, more frequent and more extreme weather events, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, changes to ground and surface water availability, sea level rise and other related phenomena. Severe weather or other natural disasters could be destructive, which could result in increased costs, including supply chain costs. An extreme weather event within the Registrants’ service areas can also directly affect their capital assets, causing disruption in service to customers due to downed wires and poles or damage to other operating equipment. ExamplesAn example of such events includean event was the June 2012 “Derecho”February 5, 2014 ice storm, which interrupted electric service delivery to customers in BGE’sPECO’s service territory and the October 2012 category 1 hurricane, Hurricane Sandy, which interrupted electric service delivery to customers in PECO’s and BGE’s service territories and resulted in significant costs to PECO and BGE for restoration efforts. Other events includecosts.

Another example of such an event includes the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami experienced by Japan on March 11, 2011, that seriously damaged the nuclear units at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, which are operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co., Natural disasters and the 5.8 magnitude earthquake and flooding associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee that the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States experienced in 2011. Theseother significant events increase the risk to Generation that the NRC or other regulatory or legislative bodies may change the laws or regulations governing, among other things, operations, maintenance, licensed lives, decommissioning, SNF storage, insurance, emergency planning, security and environmental and radiological aspects. In addition, natural disasters could affect the availability of a secure and economical supply of water in some locations, which is essential for Generation’s continued operation, particularly the cooling of generating units. Additionally, natural disasters and other events that have an adverse effect on the economy in general may adversely affect the Registrants’ operations and their ability to raise capital.

 

Exelon does not know the impact that potential terrorist attacks could have on the industry in general and on Exelon in particular. As owner-operators of infrastructure facilities, such as nuclear, fossil and hydroelectric generation facilities and electric and gas transmission and distribution facilities,

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the Registrants face a risk that their operations would be direct targets of, or indirect casualties of, an act of terror. Any retaliatory military strikes or sustained military campaign may affect their operations in unpredictable ways, such as changes in insurance markets and disruptions of fuel supplies and markets, particularly oil. Furthermore, these catastrophic events could compromise the physical or cyber security of Exelon’s facilities, which could adversely affect Exelon’s ability to manage its business effectively. Instability in the financial markets as a result of terrorism, war, natural disasters, pandemic, credit crises, recession or other factors also may result in a decline in energy consumption, which may adversely affect the Registrants’ results of operations and its ability to raise capital. In addition, the implementation of security guidelines and measures has resulted in and is expected to continue to result in increased costs.

 

The Registrants would be significantly affected by the outbreak of a pandemic. Exelon has plans in place to respond to a pandemic. However, depending on the severity of a pandemic and the resulting impacts to workforce and other resource availability, the ability to operate its generating and transmission and distribution assets could be affected, resulting in decreased service levels and increased costs.

 

In addition, Exelon maintains a level of insurance coverage consistent with industry practices against property and casualty losses subject to unforeseen occurrences or catastrophic events that may damage or destroy assets or interrupt operations. However, there can be no assurance that the amount of insurance will be adequate to address such property and casualty losses.

Generation’s financial performance may be negatively affected by matters arising from its ownership and operation of nuclear facilities. (Exelon and Generation)

 

Nuclear capacity factors. Capacity factors for generating units, particularly nuclear capacity factors for nuclear generating units, significantly affect Generation’s results of operations. Nuclear plant operations involve substantial fixed operating costs but produce electricity at low variable costs due to nuclear fuel costs typically being lower than fossil fuel costs. Consequently, to be successful, Generation must consistently operate its nuclear facilities at high capacity factors. Lower capacity factors increase Generation’s operating costs by requiring Generation to produce additional energy from primarily its fossil facilities or purchase additional energy in the spot or forward markets in order to satisfy Generation’s obligations to committed third-party sales, including ComEd, PECO and BGE. These sources generally have higher costs than Generation incurs to produce energy from its nuclear stations.

 

Nuclear refueling outages.In general, refueling outages are planned to occur once every 18 to 24 months. The total number of refueling outages, along with their duration, can have a significant impact on Generation’s results of operations. When refueling outages at wholly and co-owned plants last longer than anticipated or Generation experiences unplanned outages, capacity factors decrease and Generation faces lower margins due to higher energy replacement costs and/or lower energy sales.

 

Nuclear fuel quality. The quality of nuclear fuel utilized by Generation can affect the efficiency and costs of Generation’s operations. Certain of Generation’s nuclear units have previously had a limited number of fuel performance issues. Remediation actions could result in increased costs due to accelerated fuel amortization, increased outage costs and/or increased costs due to decreased generation capabilities.

 

Operational risk. Operations at any of Generation’s nuclear generation plants could degrade to the point where Generation has to shut down the plant or operate at less than full capacity. If this were to happen, identifying and correcting the causes may require significant time and expense. Generation may choose to close a plant rather than incur the expense of restarting it or returning the plant to full capacity. In either event, Generation may lose revenue and incur increased fuel and purchased power

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expense to meet supply commitments. In addition, Generation may not achieve the anticipated results under its series of planned power uprates across its nuclear fleet. For plants operated but not wholly owned by Generation, Generation may also incur liability to the co-owners. For plants not operated and not wholly owned by Generation, from which Generation receives a portion of the plants’ output, Generation’s results of operations are dependent on the operational performance of the operators and could be adversely affected by a significant event at those plants. Additionally, poor operating performance at nuclear plants not owned by Generation could result in increased regulation and reduced public support for nuclear-fueled energy, which could significantly affect Generation’s results of operations or financial position. In addition, closure of generating plants owned by others, or extended interruptions of generating plants or failure of transmission lines, could affect transmission systems that could adversely affect the sale and delivery of electricity in markets served by Generation.

 

Nuclear major incident risk.Although the safety record of nuclear reactors generally has been very good, accidents and other unforeseen problems have occurred both in the United States and abroad. The consequences of a major incident can be severe and include loss of life and property damage. Any resulting liability from a nuclear plant major incident within the United States, owned or operated by Generation or owned by others, may exceed Generation’s resources, including insurance coverage. Uninsured losses and other expenses, to the extent not recovered from insurers or the nuclear industry, could be borne by Generation and could have a material adverse effect on Generation’s results of operations or financial position. Additionally, an accident or other significant

event at a nuclear plant within the United States or abroad, owned by others or Generation, may result in increased regulation and reduced public support for nuclear-fueled energy and significantly affect Generation’s results of operations or financial position.

 

Nuclear insurance.As required by the Price-Anderson Act, Generation carries the maximum available amount of nuclear liability insurance. The required amount of nuclear liability insurance is $375 million for each operating site. Claims exceeding that amount are covered through mandatory participation in a financial protection pool. In addition, the U.S. Congress could impose revenue-raising measures on the nuclear industry to pay claims exceeding the $12.6$13.6 billion limit for a single incident.

 

Generation is a member of an industry mutual insurance company, NEIL, which provides property and business interruption insurance for Generation’s nuclear operations. In previous years, NEIL hadhas made distributions to its members but Generation cannot predict the level of future distributions or if they will occur at all. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of nuclear insurance.

 

Decommissioning. NRC regulations require that licensees of nuclear generating facilities demonstrate reasonable assurance that funds will be available in certain minimum amounts at the end of the life of the facility to decommission the facility. Generation is required to provide to the NRC a biennial report by unit (annually for Generation’s two units that have been retired) addressing Generation’s ability to meet the NRC-estimated funding levels including scheduled contributions to and earnings on the decommissioning trust funds. The NRC funding levels are based upon the assumption that decommissioning will commence after the end of the current licensed life of each unit.

 

Forecasting trust fund investment earnings and costs to decommission nuclear generating stations requires significant judgment, and actual results may differ significantly from current estimates. The performance of capital markets also can significantly affect the value of the trust funds. Currently, Generation is making contributions to certain trust funds of the former PECO units based on amounts being collected by PECO from its customers and remitted to Generation. While Generation, through PECO, has recourse to collect additional amounts from PECO customers (subject to certain limitations and thresholds), it has no recourse to collect additional amounts from ComEdutility customers or from the previous ownersfor any of Clinton, TMI Unit No. 1 and Oyster Creek generating stations,its other nuclear units if there is a shortfall

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of funds necessary for decommissioning. If circumstances changed such that Generation would be unable to continue to make contributions to the trust funds of the former PECO units based on amounts collected from PECO customers, or if Generation no longer had recourse to collect additional amounts from PECO customers if there was a shortfall of funds for decommissioning, the adequacy of the trust funds related to the former PECO units may be negatively affected and Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and financial position could be significantly affected. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Ultimately, if the investments held by Generation’s NDTs are not sufficient to fund the decommissioning of Generation’s nuclear plants,units, Generation may be required to take steps, such as providing financial guarantees through letters of credit or parent company guarantees or making additional contributions to the trusts, which could be significant, to ensure that the trusts are adequately funded and that current and future NRC minimum funding requirements are met. As a result, Generation’s cash flows and financial position may be significantly adversely affected. Additionally, if the pledged assets are not sufficient to fund the Zion station decommissioning activities under the Asset Sale Agreement (ASA), Generation may have to seek remedies available under the ASA to reduce the risk of default by ZionSolutions and its parent. See Note 1315—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Generation’s financial performance may be negatively affected by risks arising from its ownership and operation of hydroelectric facilities. (Exelon and Generation)

 

FERC has the exclusive authority to license most non-Federal hydropower projects located on navigable waterways, Federal lands or connected to the interstate electric grid. The license for the Conowingo Hydroelectric Project expires August 31, 2014,2015, and the license for the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Project expires on September 1, 2014.2015. Generation cannot predict whether it will receive all the regulatory approvals for the renewed licenses of its hydroelectric facilities. If FERC does not renew theissue new operating licenses for Generation’s hydroelectric facilities or a station cannot be operated through the end of its operating license, Generation’s results of operations could be adversely affected by increased depreciation rates and accelerated future decommissioning costs, since depreciation rates and decommissioning cost estimates currently include assumptions that license renewal will be received. Generation may also lose revenue and incur increased fuel and purchased power expense to meet supply commitments. In addition, conditions may be imposed as part of the license renewal process that may adversely affect operations, may require a substantial increase in capital expenditures or may result in increased operating costs and significantly affect Generation’s results of operations or financial position. Similar effects may result from a change in the Federal Power Act or the applicable regulations due to events at hydroelectric facilities owned by others, as well as those owned by Generation.

 

ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s operating costs, and customers’ and regulators’ opinions of ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively, are affected by their ability to maintain the availability and reliability of their delivery and operational systems. (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Failures of the equipment or facilities, including information systems, used in ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s delivery systems can interrupt the electric transmission and electric and natural gas delivery, which could negatively impact related revenues, and increase maintenance and capital expenditures. Equipment or facilities failures can be due to a number of factors, including weather or information systems failure. Specifically, if the implementation of advanced metering infrastructure, smart grid or other technologies in ComEd’s, PECO’s or BGE’s service territory fail to perform as intended or are not successfully integrated with billing and other information systems, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be adversely affected. Furthermore, if any of the financial, accounting, or other data processing systems fail or have other significant shortcomings, ComEd’s, PECO’s or BGE’s financial results could be adversely affected. If an employee causes the operational systems to fail, either as a result of inadvertent error or by deliberately tampering with or manipulating the operational systems, ComEd’s, PECO’s or BGE’s

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financial results could also be adversely affected. In addition, dependence upon automated systems may further increase the risk that operational system flaws or employee tampering or manipulation of those systems will result in losses that are difficult to detect.

 

The aforementioned failures or those of other utilities, including prolonged or repeated failures, can affect customer satisfaction and the level of regulatory oversight and ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s maintenance and capital expenditures. Regulated utilities, which are required to provide service to all customers within their service territory, have generally been afforded liability protections against claims by customers relating to failure of service. Under Illinois law, however, ComEd can be required to pay damages to its customers in some circumstances involving extended outages affecting large numbers of its customers, and those damages could be material to ComEd’s results of operations and cash flows. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding proceedings related to storm-related outages in ComEd’s service territory.

ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s respective ability to deliver electricity, their operating costs and their capital expenditures may be negatively affected by transmission congestion. (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Demand for electricity within ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s service areas could stress available transmission capacity requiring alternative routing or curtailment of electricity usage with consequent effects on operating costs, revenues and results of operations. Also, insufficient availability of electric supply to meet customer demand could jeopardize ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s ability to comply with reliability standards and strain customer and regulatory agency relationships. As with all utilities, potential concerns over transmission capacity or generation facility retirements could result in PJM or FERC requiring ComEd, PECO and BGE to upgrade or expand their respective transmission systems through additional capital expenditures.

 

Failure to attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce may negatively impact the Registrants’ results of operations. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Certain events, such as an employee strike, loss of contract resources due to a major event, and an aging workforce without appropriate replacements, may lead to operating challenges and increased costs for the Registrants. The challenges include lack of resources, loss of knowledge and a lengthy time period associated with skill development. In this case, costs, including costs for contractors to replace employees, productivity costs and safety costs, may arise. The Registrants are particularly affected due to the specialized knowledge required of the technical and support employees for their generation, transmission and distribution operations. If the Registrants are unable to successfully attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce, their results of operations could be negatively affected.

 

The Registrants are subject to physical and information security risks. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants face physical and information security risks as the owner-operators of generation, transmission and distribution facilities. A security breach of the Registrants’ physical assets or information systems of the Registrants, their competitors, RTOs and ISOs, or regulators could impact the operation of the generation fleet and/or reliability of the transmission and distribution system or subject the Registrants to financial harm associated with theft or inappropriate release of certain types of information, including sensitive customer data. If a significant breach occurred, the reputation of Exelon and its customer supply activities may be adversely affected, customer confidence in the Registrants or others in the industry may be diminished, or Exelon and its subsidiaries may be subject to legal claims, any of which may contribute to the loss of customers and have a negative impact on the business and/or results of operations. ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s deployment of smart meters throughout their service territories may increase the risk of damage from an intentional disruption of the system by third parties. As a requirement of their SGIG grant, the DOE approved PECO’s and BGE’s cyber security plan related to its smart meter deployment and will review the plan annually through the expiration of the grant. As

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with most companies in today’s environment, Exelon experiences attempts by hackers to infiltrate its corporate network. To date there have been no infiltrations that have resulted in loss of data or any significant effects on business operations. Exelon utilizes a dedicated team of cyber security professionals to ensure the protection of its information and ability to conduct business operations. Despite the measures taken by the Registrants to prevent a security breach, the Registrants cannot accurately assess the probability that a security breach may occur and are unable to quantify the potential impact of such an event. In addition, new or updated security regulations could require changes in current measures taken by the Registrants or their business operations and could adversely affect their results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

The Registrants may make investments in new business initiatives, including initiatives mandated by regulators, and markets that may not be successful, and acquisitions may not achieve the intended financial results. (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation continuously lookscontinues to investpursue growth in new business initiativesits existing businesses and actively participatemarkets and further diversification across the competitive energy value chain. Generation is pursuing investment opportunities in new markets. These include, but are not limited to, unconventionalrenewables, development of natural gas generation, distributed generation, potential expansion of the existing natural gas and oil Upstream and wholesale gas explorationbusinesses, and production, residential power and gas sales, solar and wind generation, and managed load response.entry into liquefied natural gas. Such initiatives may involve significant risks and uncertainties, including distraction of management from current operations, inadequate return on capital, and unidentified issues not discovered in the diligence performed prior to launching an initiative or entering a market. As these markets mature, there may be new market entrants or expansion by established competitors that increase competition for customers and resources. Additionally, it is possible that FERC, state public utility commissions or others may impose certain other restrictions on such transactions. All of these factors could result in higher costs or lower revenues than expected, resulting in lower than planned returns on investment.

ComEd, PECO and BGE face risks associated with thetheir regulatory-mandated Smart Grid mandated regulatory initiative.initiatives. These risks include, but are not limited to, cost recovery, regulatory concerns, cyber security and obsolescence of technology. Due to these risks, no assurance can be given that such initiatives will be successful and will not have a material adverse effect on ComEd’s, PECO’s or BGE’s financial results.

 

Risks Related to the Pending Merger with PHI

 

The mergerExelon and PHI may encounter difficulties in satisfying the conditions for the completion of the Merger and the Merger may not achievebe completed within the expected time frame or at all.

Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified closing conditions, including (1) the approval of the Merger by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the PHI common stock, (2) the receipt of regulatory approvals required to consummate the Merger, (3) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act and (4) other customary closing conditions, including (a) the accuracy of each party’s representations and warranties (subject to customary materiality qualifiers) and (b) each party’s compliance with its anticipatedobligations and covenants contained in the Merger Agreement. In addition, the obligation of Exelon to consummate the Merger is subject to the required regulatory approvals not, individually or in the aggregate, imposing terms, conditions, obligations or commitments that constitute a burdensome condition (as defined in the Merger Agreement).

In addition, conditions to the completion of the Merger may fail to be satisfied. Exelon or PHI may terminate the Merger Agreement if the Merger is not completed by July 29, 2015 except that, under certain circumstances, the date may be extended by Exelon or PHI to October 29, 2015. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the status of the merger.

The Merger is subject to the receipt of consent or approval from governmental entities that could delay the completion of the Merger or impose conditions that could have a material adverse effect on the combined company or that could cause abandonment of the Merger.

Completion of the Merger is conditioned upon the receipt of consents, orders, approvals or clearances, to the extent required, from the FERC, the FCC, the District of Columbia Public Service Commission, and the public utility commissions or similar entities in certain states in which the companies operate, including the Delaware Public Service Commission, MDPSC, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and the Virginia Department of Public Utilities. The Merger is also subject to

review by the DOJ Antitrust Division, under the HSR Act, and the expiration or earlier termination of the waiting period (and any extension of the waiting period) applicable to the Merger is a condition to closing the Merger. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the status of regulatory approvals.

Exelon and PHI have proposed conditions for approval in some of the regulatory filings that have been made and may subsequently propose or agree to further conditions, even if such conditions could have an adverse effect on Exelon, PHI or the combined company.

Exelon cannot provide assurance that all required regulatory consents or approvals will be obtained or that these consents or approvals will not contain terms, conditions or restrictions that would be detrimental to the combined company after the completion of the Merger. The Merger Agreement generally permits Exelon to terminate the Merger Agreement if the final terms of any of the required regulatory consents or approvals include burdensome conditions (as defined in the Merger Agreement). Any substantial delay in obtaining satisfactory approvals or the imposition of any terms or conditions in connection with such approvals could cause a material reduction in the expected benefits of the Merger.

Failure to obtain regulatory approval may result in Exelon’s payment of a reverse termination fee.

If the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances due to the failure to obtain regulatory approvals, the failure to obtain regulatory approvals without burdensome conditions, or the breach by Exelon of its obligations in respect of obtaining regulatory approvals, Exelon will be required to pay PHI a reverse termination fee of up to $180 million, which would occur by means of PHI’s election to redeem the outstanding nonvoting preferred securities purchased by Exelon in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement for no consideration other than the nominal par value of the stock.

Failure to complete the Merger could negatively affect the share price and the future business and financial results of Exelon.

Completion of the Merger is not assured and is subject to risks, including the risks that approval of the transaction by governmental agencies will not be obtained or that certain other closing conditions will not be satisfied. If the Merger is not completed, the ongoing businesses of Exelon may be unableadversely affected and Exelon will be subject to integrateseveral risks, including:

having to pay certain significant costs relating to the operationsMerger without receiving the benefits of Constellationthe Merger, including, in certain circumstances, a termination fee of up to $180 million payable by Exelon to PHI under certain circumstances; and

the manner expected.share price of Exelon may decline if and to the extent that the current market prices reflect an assumption by the market that the Merger will be completed.

Exelon and PHI have incurred and will incur significant transaction and Merger-related costs in connection with the Merger.

 

Exelon and Constellation entered intoPHI have incurred and expect to incur additional non-recurring costs associated with combining the merger agreement withoperations of the expectationtwo companies. Most of these costs will be transaction costs, including fees paid to financial and legal advisors related to the Merger and related financing arrangements, and employment-related costs, including change-in- control related payments made to certain PHI executives. In addition, if the closing of the Merger is materially delayed, Exelon may be required to pay financing costs without having realized any benefits from the Merger during the period of delay.

Exelon will also incur transaction fees and costs related to formulating integration plans. Additional unanticipated costs may be incurred in the integration of the two companies’ businesses. Although Exelon expects that the mergerelimination of costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses, will resultexceed incremental transaction and Merger-related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in variousthe near term, or at all.

Exelon may not realize the expected benefits including, amongof the Merger because of integration difficulties and other things, cost savings and operating efficiencies. Achievingchallenges.

The success of the PHI acquisition will depend, in part, on Exelon’s ability to realize all or some of the anticipated benefits from integrating PHI’s business with Exelon’s existing businesses. The integration process may be complex, costly and time-consuming. The challenges associated with integrating the operations of the merger is subject to a number of uncertainties, including whether the businesses of Exelon and Constellation can be integrated in an efficient, effective and timely manner.PHI’s business include, among others:

 

It is possible thatdelay in implementation of our business plan for the integration process could take longer than anticipatedcombined business;

unanticipated issues or costs in integrating financial, information technology, communications and could result in the loss of valuable employees, the disruption of Exelon’s businesses, processes and systems orother systems;

possible inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures practices,and policies, valuation models, and compensation arrangements, anystructures between PHI’ s structure and our structure;

unanticipated changes in applicable laws and regulations;

difficulties in retention of which could adversely affect the combined company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger askey employees;

operating risks inherent in PHI’s business and when expected. Exelon may have difficulty addressing possible differences in corporate culturesour business; and management philosophies. Failure to achieve these anticipated benefits could result in increased costs or decreases in the amount of expected revenues and could adversely affect Exelon’s future business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

unexpected regulatory requirements.

 

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The merger may not be accretive to earningsExelon and may cause dilution to Exelon’s earnings per share, which may negatively affect the market price of Exelon’s common stock.

Exelon currently anticipates that the mergerPHI will be accretive to earnings per share in 2013, which will be the first full year following completion of the merger. Exelon also could encounter additional transaction and integration-related costs, may fail to realize all of the benefits anticipated in the merger or be subject to other factorsvarious uncertainties while the Merger is pending that affect estimates. Any of these factors could cause a decrease in Exelon’s adjusted earnings per share or decrease or delay the expected accretive effect of the merger and contribute to a decrease in the price of Exelon’s common stock.

The merger may adversely affect Exelon’stheir ability to attract and retain key employees.employees, and potentially affect the company’s financial results.

 

CurrentUncertainty about the effect of the Merger on employees, suppliers and customers may have an adverse effect on Exelon and/or PHI. These uncertainties may impair Exelon’s and/or PHI’s ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel until the Merger is completed and for a period of time thereafter, as employees and prospective Exelon employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles at Exelon as a result ofwith the merger.combined company. In addition, current and prospective Exelon and PHI employees may determine that they do not desire to work for the combined company for a variety of possible reasons. These factors

The Merger may adverselydivert attention of management at Exelon and PHI, which could detract from efforts to meet business goals.

The pursuit of the Merger and the preparation for the integration may place a burden on management and internal resources. Any significant diversion of management attention away from ongoing business concerns and any difficulties encountered in the transition and integration process could affect Exelon’s and/or PHI’s financial results. The process of integrating the operations of PHI may require a disproportionate amount of resources and management attention. Exelon’s future operations and cash flows will depend to a significant degree upon Exelon’s ability to operate PHI efficiently, achieve the strategic operating objectives for the business and realize cost savings and synergies. Exelon’s management team may encounter unforeseen difficulties in managing the integration. In order to successfully integrate PHI, Exelon’s management team will need to focus on realizing anticipated synergies and cost savings on a timely basis while maintaining the efficiency of operations. Any substantial diversion of management attention could affect Exelon’s ability to attractachieve operational, financial and retain key managementstrategic objectives.

We are obligated to complete the Merger whether or not we have obtained the required financing.

Exelon intends to fund the cash consideration in the Merger using a combination of approximately $3.5 billion of debt, up to $1.0 billion in cash from asset sales, and the remainder through issuance of equity (including mandatory convertible securities). See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions and Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the merger financing.

The combined company’s assets, liabilities or results of operations could be adversely affected by unknown or unexpected events, conditions or actions that might occur at PHI prior to the closing of the Merger.

The PHI assets, liabilities, business, financial condition, cash flows, operating results and prospects to be acquired or assumed by Exelon by reason of the merger could be adversely affected before or after the Merger closing as a result of previously unknown events or conditions occurring or existing before the Merger closing. Adverse changes in PHI’s business or operations could occur or arise as a result of actions by PHI, legal or regulatory developments including the emergence or unfavorable resolution of pre-acquisition loss contingencies, deteriorating general business, market, industry or economic conditions, and other personnel.factors both within and beyond the control of PHI. A significant decline in the value of PHI assets to be acquired by Exelon or a significant increase in PHI liabilities to be assumed by Exelon could adversely affect the combined company’s future business, financial condition, cash flows, operating results and prospects.

 

Exelon may record goodwill that could become impaired and adversely affect its operating results.

In accordance with GAAP, the Merger will be accounted for as an acquisition of PHI common stock by Exelon and will follow the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The assets and liabilities of PHI will be consolidated with those of Exelon. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of PHI’s assets and liabilities, if any, will be recorded as goodwill.

The amount of goodwill, which could be material, will be allocated to the appropriate reporting units of the combined company. Exelon is required to assess goodwill for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair value of reporting units to the carrying value of those reporting units. To the extent the carrying value of any of those reporting units is greater than the fair value, a second step comparing the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying amount would be required to determine if the goodwill is impaired. Such a potential impairment could result in a material non-cash charge that would have a material impact on Exelon’s future operating results and consolidated balance sheet.

Legal proceedings in connection with the Merger, the outcomes of which are uncertain, could delay or prevent the completion of the Merger.

One of the conditions to the closing of the Merger is that no judgment (whether preliminary, temporary or permanent) or other order by any court or other governmental entity shall be in effect that restrains, enjoins or otherwise prohibits or makes illegal the consummation of the Merger.

PHI and its directors have been named as defendants in purported class action lawsuits filed on behalf of named plaintiffs and other public stockholders challenging the proposed Merger and seeking, among other things, to enjoin the defendants from consummating the Merger on the agreed-upon terms. Exelon has been named as a defendant in these lawsuits. Exelon has also been named in a federal court case with similar claims. In September 2014, the parties reached a proposed settlement which is subject to court approval. Final court approval of the proposed settlement is not expected to occur until the second quarter of 2015, at the earliest.

If a plaintiff in these or any other litigation claims that may be filed in the future is successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting the parties from completing the Merger on the terms contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the injunction may prevent the completion of the Merger in the expected time frame or altogether. If completion of the Merger is prevented or delayed, it could result in substantial costs to Exelon. In addition, Exelon could incur unexpected transaction fees and merger-relatedsignificant costs in connection with the merger.lawsuits, including costs associated with the indemnification of PHI’s directors and officers.

Private parties who may believe they are adversely affected by the Merger and individual states may bring legal actions under the antitrust laws in certain circumstances or intervene in regulatory proceedings. Although Exelon and PHI believe the completion of the Merger will not conflict with any antitrust law, there can be no assurance that a challenge to the Merger on antitrust grounds will not be made or, if a challenge is made, what the result will be. Under the Merger Agreement, Exelon and PHI have agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to obtain all regulatory clearances necessary to complete the Merger as promptly as practicable. In addition, in order to complete the Merger, Exelon and PHI may be required to comply with conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions imposed by regulatory agencies and any such conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions may have the effect of delaying completion of the Merger, imposing additional material costs on or materially limiting Exelon’s revenues after the completion of the Merger, or otherwise reducing the anticipated benefits from the Merger. In addition, any such conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions could result in the delay or abandonment of the Merger.

The Merger may be completed on terms different from those contained in the Merger Agreement.

 

Exelon has incurred and expectsPrior to further incur a number of non-recurring expenses related to combining the operationscompletion of the Merger, Exelon and Constellation.PHI may, by their mutual agreement, amend or alter the terms of the Merger Agreement, including with respect to, among other things, the Merger consideration to be received by PHI stockholders or any covenants or agreements with respect to the parties’ respective operations pending completion of the Merger. In addition, Exelon may incur additional unanticipated costs in the integrationchoose to waive requirements of the businessesMerger Agreement, including some conditions to closing of the two companies. Although Exelon expects that the elimination of certain duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies relatedMerger. Any such amendments, alterations or waivers may have negative consequences to Exelon.

Risks Related to the integration of the two businesses, will offset the incremental transaction and merger-related costs over time, the combined company may not achieve this net benefit in the near term, or at all.Merger with Constellation

 

Exelon may encounter unexpected difficulties or costs in meeting commitments it made under various orders and agreements associated with regulatory approvals for the Constellation merger.

 

As a result of the process to obtain regulatory approvals required for the Constellation merger, Exelon is committed to various programs, contributions, investments and market mitigation measures in several settlement agreements and regulatory approval orders. It is possible that Exelon may encounter delays, unexpected difficulties or costs in meeting these commitments in compliance with the terms of the relevant agreements and orders. Failure to fulfill the commitments in accordance with their terms could result in increased costs or result in penalties or fines that could adversely affect Exelon’s financial position and operating results.

 

ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

None.

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ITEM 2.PROPERTIES

 

Generation

 

The following table describes Generation’s interests in net electric generating capacity by station at December 31, 2012:2014:

 

Station(a)

  

Region

 

Location

 No. of
Units
 Percent
Owned (a)
 Primary
Fuel Type
 Primary
Dispatch
Type (b)
 Net
Generation
Capacity (MW) (c)
  

Region

 

Location

 

No. of

Units

 Percent
Owned (b)
 Primary
Fuel Type
 Primary
Dispatch
Type(c)
 Net
Generation
Capacity (MW) (d)
 

Limerick

   Mid-Atlantic    Limerick Twp., PA    2    Uranium    Base-load    2,314    Mid-Atlantic    Sanatoga, PA   2   Uranium    Base-load    2,317  

Peach Bottom

   Mid-Atlantic    Peach Bottom Twp., PA    2   50   Uranium    Base-load    1,158(f)   Mid-Atlantic    Delta, PA   2  50    Uranium    Base-load    1,165(f) 

Salem

   Mid-Atlantic    Hancock’s Bridge, NJ    2   42.59   Uranium    Base-load    1,006(f)   Mid-Atlantic    
 
Lower Alloways Creek
Township, NJ
  
  
 2  42.59    Uranium    Base-load    1,005(f) 

Calvert Cliffs

   Mid-Atlantic    Calvert Co., MD    2   50.01   Uranium    Base-load    877(f)(h)   Mid-Atlantic    Lusby, MD   2  50.01    Uranium    Base-load    878(f)(g) 

Three Mile Island

   Mid-Atlantic    Londonderry Twp, PA    1    Uranium    Base-load    837    Mid-Atlantic    Middletown, PA   1   Uranium    Base-load    837  

Keystone

   Mid-Atlantic    Shelocta, PA    2   41.98   Coal    Base-load    714(f) 

Oyster Creek

   Mid-Atlantic    Forked River, NJ    1    Uranium    Base-load    625(e)   Mid-Atlantic    Forked River, NJ   1   Uranium    Base-load    625(e) 

Conowingo

   Mid-Atlantic    Harford Co., MD    11    Hydroelectric    Base-load    572    Mid-Atlantic    Darlington, MD   11   Hydroelectric    Base-load    572  

Conemaugh

   Mid-Atlantic    New Florence, PA    2   31.28   Coal    Base-load    531(f) 

Criterion

   Mid-Atlantic    Oakland, MD    28    Wind    Base-load    70    Mid-Atlantic    Oakland, MD   28   Wind    Base-load    70  

Colver

   Mid-Atlantic    Colver Twp., PA    1   25   Waste Coal    Base-load    26(f) 

Fourmile

  Mid-Atlantic    Garrett County, MD   16   Wind    Base-load    40  

Solar Horizons

   Mid-Atlantic    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    16    Mid-Atlantic    Emmitsburg, MD   1   Solar    Base-load    14  

Solar New Jersey 2

   Mid-Atlantic    Various    2    Solar    Base-load    11    Mid-Atlantic    Various, NJ   2   Solar    Base-load    9  

Solar New Jersey 1

   Mid-Atlantic    Various    3    Solar    Base-load    10    Mid-Atlantic    Various, NJ   4   Solar    Base-load    8  

Solar Maryland

   Mid-Atlantic    Various    10    Solar    Base-load    8    Mid-Atlantic    Various, MD   9   Solar    Base-load    7  

Solar Federal

   Mid-Atlantic    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    5    Mid-Atlantic    Trenton, NJ   1   Solar    Base-load    4  

Solar Maryland 2

  Mid-Atlantic    Pocomoke, MD   2   Solar    Base-load    3  

Solar New Jersey 3

   Mid-Atlantic    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    1    Mid-Atlantic    Middle Township, NJ   5   Solar    Base-load    1  

Muddy Run

   Mid-Atlantic    Lancaster, PA    8    Hydroelectric    Intermediate    1,070    Mid-Atlantic    Drumore, PA   8   Hydroelectric    Intermediate    1,070  

Eddystone 3, 4

   Mid-Atlantic    Eddystone, PA    2    Oil/Gas    Intermediate    760    Mid-Atlantic    Eddystone, PA   2   Oil/Gas    Intermediate    760  

Safe Harbor

   Mid-Atlantic    Safe Harbor, PA    12   66.7   Hydroelectric    Intermediate    277(f) 

Croydon

   Mid-Atlantic    Bristol Twp., PA    8    Oil    Peaking    391    Mid-Atlantic    West Bristol, PA   8   Oil    Peaking    391  

Perryman

   Mid-Atlantic    Hartford Co., MD    5    Oil/Gas    Peaking    347    Mid-Atlantic    Belcamp, MD   5   Oil/Gas    Peaking    353  

Handsome Lake

   Mid-Atlantic    Rockland Twp., PA    5    Gas    Peaking    268    Mid-Atlantic    Kennerdell, PA   5   Gas    Peaking    268  

Riverside

   Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore Co., MD    4    Oil/Gas    Peaking    228    Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD   3   Oil/Gas    Peaking    113(h) 

Westport

   Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore Co., MD    1    Gas    Peaking    116    Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD   1   Gas    Peaking    115  

Notch Cliff

   Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD    8    Gas    Peaking    101    Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD   8   Gas    Peaking    118  

Richmond

   Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA    2    Oil    Peaking    98    Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA   2   Oil    Peaking    98  

Gould Street

   Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD    1    Gas    Peaking    97    Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD   1   Gas    Peaking    97  

Philadelphia Road

   Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore Co., MD    4    Oil    Peaking    61    Mid-Atlantic    Baltimore, MD   4   Oil    Peaking    61  

Eddystone

   Mid-Atlantic    Eddystone, PA    4    Oil    Peaking    60    Mid-Atlantic    Eddystone, PA   4   Oil    Peaking    60  

Fairless Hills

   Mid-Atlantic    Falls Twp, PA    2    Landfill Gas    Peaking    60    Mid-Atlantic    Fairless Hills, PA   2   Landfill Gas    Peaking    60  

Delaware

   Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA    4    Oil    Peaking    56   Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA   4   Oil    Peaking    56  

Southwark

   Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA    4    Oil    Peaking    52    Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA   4   Oil    Peaking    52  

Falls

   Mid-Atlantic    Falls Twp., PA    3    Oil    Peaking    51    Mid-Atlantic    Morrisville, PA   3   Oil    Peaking    51  

Moser

   Mid-Atlantic    Lower Pottsgrove Twp., PA    3    Oil    Peaking    51    Mid-Atlantic    Lower PottsgroveTwp., PA   3   Oil    Peaking    51  

Chester

   Mid-Atlantic    Chester, PA    3    Oil    Peaking    39    Mid-Atlantic    Chester, PA   3   Oil    Peaking    39  

Schuylkill

  Mid-Atlantic    Philadelphia, PA   2   Oil    Peaking    30  

Salem

   Mid-Atlantic    Hancock’s Bridge, NJ    1   42.59   Oil    Peaking    16(f)   Mid-Atlantic    Lower Alloways Creek Twp, NJ   1  42.59    Oil    Peaking    16(f) 

Pennsbury

   Mid-Atlantic    Falls Twp., PA    2    Landfill Gas    Peaking    6    Mid-Atlantic    Morrisville, PA   2   Landfill Gas    Peaking    6  

Keystone

   Mid-Atlantic    Shelocta, PA    4   41.98   Oil    Peaking    4(f) 

Conemaugh

   Mid-Atlantic    New Florence, PA    4   31.28   Oil    Peaking    3(f) 
        

 

        

 

 

Total Mid-Atlantic

         12,993          11,420  

Braidwood

   Midwest    Braidwood, IL    2    Uranium    Base-load    2,349    Midwest    Braidwood, IL   2   Uranium    Base-load    2,378  

LaSalle

   Midwest    Seneca, IL    2    Uranium    Base-load    2,327    Midwest    Seneca, IL   2   Uranium    Base-load    2,327  

Byron

   Midwest    Byron, IL    2    Uranium    Base-load    2,326    Midwest    Byron, IL   2   Uranium    Base-load    2,344  

Dresden

   Midwest    Morris, IL    2    Uranium    Base-load    1,790    Midwest    Morris, IL   2   Uranium    Base-load    1,845  

Quad Cities

   Midwest    Cordova, IL    2   75   Uranium    Base-load    1,403(f)   Midwest    Cordova, IL   2  75    Uranium    Base-load    1,403(f) 

Clinton

  Midwest    Clinton, IL   1   Uranium    Base-load    1,069  

Michigan Wind 2

  Midwest    Sanilac Co., MI   50   Wind    Base-load    90  

Station (a)

 

Region

  

Location

  

No. of

Units

 Percent
Owned (b)
  Primary
Fuel Type
  Primary
Dispatch
Type(c)
  Net
Generation
Capacity (MW) (d)
 

Beebe

  Midwest    Gratiot Co., MI   34   Wind    Base-load    81  

Michigan Wind 1

  Midwest    Huron Co., MI   46   Wind    Base-load    69  

Harvest 2

  Midwest    Huron Co., MI   33   Wind    Base-load    59  

Harvest

  Midwest    Huron Co., MI   32   Wind    Base-load    53  

Beebe 1B

  Midwest    Gratiot Co., MI   21   Wind    Base-load    50  

Ewington

  Midwest    Jackson Co., MN   10  99    Wind    Base-load    21(f) 

Marshall

  Midwest    Lyon Co., MN   9  99    Wind    Base-load    19(f) 

City Solar

  Midwest    Chicago, IL   1   Solar    Base-load    8  

Norgaard

  Midwest    Lincoln Co., MN   7  99    Wind    Base-load    9(f) 

AgriWind

  Midwest    Bureau Co., IL   4  99    Wind    Base-load    8(f) 

Cisco

  Midwest    Jackson Co., MN   4  99    Wind    Base-load    8(f) 

Wolf

  Midwest    Nobles Co., MN   5  99    Wind    Base-load    6(f) 

CP Windfarm

  Midwest    Faribault Co., MN   2   Wind    Base-load    4  

Blue Breezes

  Midwest    Faribault Co., MN   2   Wind    Base-load    3  

Cowell

  Midwest    Pipestone Co., MN   1  99    Wind    Base-load    2(f) 

Solar Ohio

  Midwest    Toledo, OH   2   Solar    Base-load    1  

Southeast Chicago

  Midwest    Chicago, IL   8   Gas    Peaking    296  
       

 

 

 

Total Midwest

        12,153  

Whitetail

  ERCOT    Laredo, TX   57   Wind    Base-load    91  

Wolf Hollow 1, 2, 3

  ERCOT    Granbury, TX   3   Gas    Intermediate    704  

Mountain Creek 8

  ERCOT    Dallas, TX   1   Gas    Intermediate    565  

Colorado Bend

  ERCOT    Wharton, TX   6   Gas    Intermediate    498  

Quail Run

  ERCOT    Odessa, TX   6   Gas    Intermediate    488(i) 

Handley 3

  ERCOT    Fort Worth, TX   1   Gas    Intermediate    395  

Handley 4, 5

  ERCOT    Fort Worth, TX   2   Gas    Peaking    870  

Mountain Creek 6, 7

  ERCOT    Dallas, TX   2   Gas    Peaking    240  

LaPorte

  ERCOT    Laporte, TX   4   Gas    Peaking    152  
       

 

 

 

Total ERCOT

        4,003  

Holyoke Solar

  New England    Various, MA   2   Solar    Base-load    4  

Solar Massachusetts

  New England    Various, MA   15   Solar    Base-load    7  

Solar Net Metering

  New England    Uxbridge, MA   1   Solar    Base-load    2  

Solar Connecticut

  New England    Various, CT   2   Solar    Base-load    1  

Mystic 8, 9

  New England    Charlestown, MA   6   Gas    Intermediate    1,418  

Mystic 7

  New England    Charlestown, MA   1   Oil/Gas    Intermediate    575  

Wyman

  New England    Yarmouth, ME   1  5.9    Oil    Intermediate    36(f) 

Medway

  New England    West Medway, MA   3   Oil/Gas    Peaking    117  

Framingham

  New England    Framingham, MA   3   Oil    Peaking    33  

New Boston

  New England    South Boston, MA   1   Oil    Peaking    16  

Mystic Jet

  New England    Charlestown, MA   1   Oil    Peaking    9  
       

 

 

 

Total New England

        2,218  

Solar New York

  New York    Bethlehem, NY   1   Solar    Base-load    2  

Nine Mile Point

  New York    Scriba, NY   2  50.01    Uranium    Base-load    835(f)(g) 

Ginna

  New York    Ontario, NY   1  50.01    Uranium    Base-load    288(f)(g) 
       

 

 

 

Total New York

        1,125  

AVSR

  Other    Lancaster, CA   1   Solar    Base-load    242  

Shooting Star

  Other    Greensburg, KS   65   Wind    Base-load    104  

Exelon Wind 4

  Other    Gruver, TX   38   Wind    Base-load    80  

Bluegrass Ridge

  Other    King City, MO   27   Wind    Base-load    57  

Conception

  Other    Barnard, MO   24   Wind    Base-load    50  

Cow Branch

  Other    Rock Port, MO   24   Wind    Base-load    50  

Mountain Home

  Other    Glenns Ferry, ID   20   Wind    Base-load    42  

High Mesa

  Other    Elmore Co., ID   19   Wind    Base-load    40  

Echo 1

  Other    Echo, OR   21  99    Wind    Base-load    35(f) 

Sacramento PV

Energy

  Other    Sacremento, CA   4   Solar    Base-load    26  

Cassia

  Other    Buhl, ID   14   Wind    Base-load    29  

Wildcat

  Other    Lovington, NM   13   Wind    Base-load    27  

Sunnyside

  Other    Sunnyside, UT   1  50    Waste Coal    Base-load    26(f) 

Echo 2

  Other    Echo, OR   10   Wind    Base-load    20  

63


Station

  

Region

  

Location

  No. of
Units
  Percent
Owned (a)
  Primary
Fuel Type
  Primary
Dispatch
Type (b)
  Net
Generation
Capacity (MW) (c)
 

Clinton

   Midwest    Clinton, IL    1    Uranium    Base-load    1,067  

Michigan Wind 2

   Midwest    Bingham Twp., MI    50    Wind    Base-load    90  

Beebe

   Midwest    Gratiot Co., MI    34    Wind    Base-load    81  

Michigan Wind 1

   Midwest    Bingham Twp., MI    46    Wind    Base-load    69  

Harvest 2

   Midwest    Huron Co., MI    33    Wind    Base-load    59  

Harvest

   Midwest    Huron Co., MI    32    Wind    Base-load    53  

Wildcat

   Midwest    Lee Co., NM    13    Wind    Base-load    27  

Ewington

   Midwest    Jackson Co., MN    10   99   Wind    Base-load    21(f) 

Marshall

   Midwest    Lyon Co., MN    9   98-99    Wind    Base-load    19(f) 

City Solar

   Midwest    Chicago, IL    1    Solar    Base-load    10  

Norgaard

   Midwest    Lincoln Co., MN    7   99   Wind    Base-load    9(f) 

AgriWind

   Midwest    Bureau Co., IL    4   99   Wind    Base-load    8(f) 

Cisco

   Midwest    Jackson Co., MN    4   99   Wind    Base-load    8(f) 

Brewster

   Midwest    Jackson Co., MN    6   94-99    Wind    Base-load    6(f) 

Wolf

   Midwest    Nobles Co., MN    5   99   Wind    Base-load    6(f) 

CP Windfarm

   Midwest    Faribault Co., MN    2    Wind    Base-load    4  

Moore

   Midwest    Faribault Co., MN    2    Wind    Base-load    3  

Cowell

   Midwest    Pipestone Co., MN    1   99   Wind    Base-load    2(f) 

Solar Ohio

   Midwest    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    1  

Southeast Chicago

   Midwest    Chicago, IL    8    Gas    Peaking    296  
        

 

 

 

Total Midwest

         12,034  

Wolf Hollow 1, 2, 3

   ERCOT    Granbury, TX    3     Gas    Intermediate    705  

Mountain Creek 8

   ERCOT    Dallas, TX    1    Gas    Intermediate    565 

Colorado Bend

   ERCOT    Wharton, TX    1    Gas    Intermediate    498  

Quail Run

   ERCOT    Odessa, TX    1    Gas    Intermediate    488  

Handley 3

   ERCOT    Fort Worth, TX    1    Gas    Intermediate    395  

Handley 4, 5

   ERCOT    Fort Worth, TX    2    Gas    Peaking    870  

Mountain Creek 6, 7

   ERCOT    Dallas, TX    2    Gas    Peaking    240  

LaPorte

   ERCOT    Laporte, TX    4    Gas    Peaking    152  
        

 

 

 

Total ERCOT

         3,913  

Holyoke Solar

   New England    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    5  

Solar Massachusetts

   New England    Various    5    Solar    Base-load    3  

Solar Net Metering

   New England    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    3  

Solar Connecticut

   New England    Various    2    Solar    Base-load    1  

Mystic 8, 9

   New England    Charlestown, MA    2    Gas    Intermediate    1,382  

Fore River

   New England    North Weymouth, MA    1    Gas    Intermediate    688  

Mystic 7

   New England    Charlestown, MA    1    Oil/Gas    Intermediate    560  

Wyman

   New England    Yarmouth, ME    1   5.89   Oil    Intermediate    36(f) 

Medway

   New England    West Medway, MA    3    Oil/Gas    Peaking    105  

Framingham

   New England    Framingham, MA    3    Oil    Peaking    28  

New Boston

   New England    South Boston, MA    1    Oil    Peaking    12  

Mystic Jet

   New England    Charlestown, MA    1    Oil    Peaking    9  
        

 

 

 

Total New England

         2,832  

Nine Mile Point

   New York    Scriba, NY    2   50.01   Uranium    Base-load    798(f)(h) 

Ginna

   New York    Ontario, NY    1   50.01   Uranium    Base-load    288(f)(h) 
        

 

 

 

Total New York

         1,086  

Shooting Star

   Other    Kiowa Co., KS    65    Wind    Base-load    104  

Whitetail

   Other    Webb Co., TX    57    Wind    Base-load    92  

Exelon Wind 4

   Other    Hansford Co., TX    38    Wind    Base-load    80  

Bluegrass Ridge

   Other    Gentry Co., MO    27    Wind    Base-load    57  

64


Station(a)

  

Region

 

Location

 No. of
Units
 Percent
Owned (a)
 Primary
Fuel Type
 Primary
Dispatch
Type (b)
 Net
Generation
Capacity (MW) (c)
  

Region

 

Location

 

No. of

Units

 Percent
Owned (b)
 Primary
Fuel Type
 Primary
Dispatch
Type(c)
 Net
Generation
Capacity (MW) (d)
 

Conception

   Other    Nodaway Co., MO    24    Wind    Base-load    50  

Cow Branch

   Other    Atchinson Co., MO    24    Wind    Base-load    50  

Mountain Home

   Other    Elmore Co., ID    20    Wind    Base-load    42  

High Mesa

   Other    Elmore Co., ID    19    Wind    Base-load    40  

Echo 1

   Other    Umatilla Co., OR    21   99   Wind    Base-load    35(f) 

AVSR

   Other    Los Angeles County, CA    1    Solar    Base-load    31(g) 

Sacramento PV Energy

   Other    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    30  

Cassia

   Other    Twin Falls Co., ID    14    Wind    Base-load    29  

Sunnyside

   Other    Sunnyside, UT    1   50   Waste Coal    Base-load    26(f) 

Echo 2

   Other    Morrow Co., OR    10    Wind    Base-load    20  

Tuana Springs

   Other    Twin Falls Co., ID    8    Wind    Base-load    17    Other    Hagerman, ID   8   Wind    Base-load    17  

Greensburg

   Other    Kiowa Co., KS    10    Wind    Base-load    13    Other    Greensburg, KS   10   Wind    Base-load    13  

Echo 3

   Other    Morrow Co., OR    6   99   Wind    Base-load    10(f)   Other    Echo, OR   6  99    Wind    Base-load    10(f) 

Exelon Wind 1

   Other    Hansford Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Gruver, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 2

   Other    Hansford Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Gruver, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 3

   Other    Hansford Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Gruver, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 5

   Other    Sherman Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Texhoma, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 6

   Other    Sherman Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Texhoma, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 7

   Other    Moore Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Sunray, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 8

   Other    Moore Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Sunray, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 9

   Other    Moore Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Sunray, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 10

   Other    Moore Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Dumas, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

Exelon Wind 11

   Other    Moore Co., TX    8    Wind    Base-load    10    Other    Dumas, TX   8   Wind    Base-load    10  

High Plains

   Other    Moore Co., TX    8   99.5   Wind    Base-load    10(f)   Other    Panhandle, TX   8  99.5    Wind    Base-load    10(f) 

Threemile Canyon

   Other    Morrow Co., OR    6    Wind    Base-load    10  

Three Mile Canyon

  Other    Boardman, OR   6   Wind    Base-load    10  

Solar Arizona

   Other    Various    2    Solar    Base-load    8    Other    Various, AZ   31   Solar    Base-load    27  

Outback Solar

   Other    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    6    Other    Christmas Valley, OR   1   Solar    Base-load    5  

Loess Hills

   Other    Atchinson Co., MO    4    Wind    Base-load    5    Other    Rock Port, MO   4   Wind    Base-load    5  

Denver Airport Solar

   Other    Various    1    Solar    Base-load    4    Other    Denver, CO   1   Solar    Base-load    4  

California PV Energy

  Other    Various, CA   37   Solar    Base-load    16  

Solar California

   Other    Various    4    Solar    Base-load    3    Other    Various, CA   4   Solar    Base-load    2  

Solar Georgia

  Other    Various, GA   10   Solar    Base-load    9  

Hillabee

   Other    Alexander City, AL    1    Gas    Intermediate    684    Other    Alexander City, AL   3   Gas    Intermediate    695  

Malacha

   Other    Muck Valley, CA    1   50   Hydroelectric    Intermediate    16(f) 

West Valley

   Other    Salt Lake City, UT    5    Gas    Peaking    200  

Grand Prairie

   Other    Alberta, Canada    1    Gas    Peaking    93  

Grande Prairie

  Other    Alberta, Canada   1   Gas    Peaking    75  

SEGS 4, 5, 6

   Other    Kramer Junction, CA    3   4.2-12.2    Solar    Peaking    8(f)   Other    Boron, CA   3  4.2-12.2    Solar    Peaking    8(f) 
        

 

        

 

 

Total Other

         1,873          1,834  
        

 

        

 

 

Total

         34,731          32,753  
        

 

        

 

 

 

(a)All nuclear stations are boiling water reactors except Braidwood, Byron, Calvert Cliffs, Ginna, Salem and Three Mile Island, which are pressurized water reactors.
(b)100%, unless otherwise indicated.
(b)(c)Base-load units are plants that normally operate to take all or part of the minimum continuous load of a system and, consequently, produce electricity at an essentially constant rate. Intermediate units are plants that normally operate to take load of a system during the daytime higher load hours and, consequently, produce electricity by cycling on and off daily. Peaking units consist of lower-efficiency, quick response steam units, gas turbines and diesels normally used during the maximum load periods.
(c)(d)For nuclear stations, capacity reflects the annual mean rating. Fossil stations reflect a summer rating. Wind and solar facilities reflect name plate capacity.
(d)All nuclear stations are boiling water reactors except Braidwood, Byron, Salem and Three Mile Island, which are pressurized water reactors.
(e)Generation has agreed to permanently cease generation operation at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019.
(f)Net generation capacity is stated at proportionate ownership share.
(g)Expected capacity upon project completion is 230MW. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(h)Reflects Generation’s 50.01% interest in CENG, a joint venture with EDF. For Nine Mile Point, the co-owner owns 18% of Unit 2. Thus Exelon’s ownership is 50.01% of 82% of Nine Mile Point Unit 2. Generation also hashad a unit contingentunit-contingent PPA with CENG under which it purchases 85 to 90%purchased 85% of the nuclear plant output of CENG’s nuclear generating facilitiesowned by CENG that iswas not sold to third parties under the pre-existing PPAs through 2014.

(h)Generation has agreed to retire and cease generation operation at the Riverside 6 unit effective June 1, 2014.
(i)As of December 31, 2014, the assets and liabilities of Quail Run are reported as Assets held for sale and within Other current liabilities on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

 

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The net generation capability available for operation at any time may be less due to regulatory restrictions, transmission congestion, fuel restrictions, efficiency of cooling facilities, level of water supplies or generating units being temporarily out of service for inspection, maintenance, refueling, repairs or modifications required by regulatory authorities.

 

In addition to the electric generating stations, Generation has working interests in 9 natural gas and oil exploration and production properties (Upstream) across the United States. Production volumes will vary from year to year due to the timing of individual project start-ups, operational outages, reservoir performance, regulatory changes, asset sales, weather events, price effects and other factors.

Generation maintains property insurance against loss or damage to its principal plants and properties by fire or other perils, subject to certain exceptions. For additional information regarding nuclear insurance of generating facilities, see ITEM 1. Business—Generation.BUSINESS—Exelon Generation Company, LLC. For its insured losses, Generation isself-insured to the extent that any losses are within the policy deductible or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on Generation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

 

ComEd

 

ComEd’s electric substations and a portion of its transmission rights of way are located on property that ComEd owns. A significant portion of its electric transmission and distribution facilities is located above or underneath highways, streets, other public places or property that others own. ComEd believes that it has satisfactory rights to use those places or property in the form of permits, grants, easements, licenses and franchise rights; however, it has not necessarily undertaken to examine the underlying title to the land upon which the rights rest.

 

Transmission and Distribution

 

ComEd’s higher voltage electric transmission lines owned and in service at December 31, 20122014 were as follows:

 

Voltage (Volts)

 

Circuit Miles

 

Circuit Miles

765,000

 90 90

345,000

 2,642 2,656

138,000

 2,237 2,306

 

ComEd’s electric distribution system includes 35,56335,464 circuit miles of overhead lines and 30,50630,778 circuit miles of underground lines.

 

First Mortgage and Insurance

 

The principal properties of ComEd are subject to the lien of ComEd’s Mortgage dated July 1, 1923, as amended and supplemented, under which ComEd’s First Mortgage Bonds are issued.

 

ComEd maintains property insurance against loss or damage to its properties by fire or other perils, subject to certain exceptions. For its insured losses, ComEd is self-insured to the extent that any losses are within the policy deductible or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of ComEd.

 

PECO

 

PECO’s electric substations and a significant portion of its transmission lines are located on property that PECO owns. A significant portion of its electric transmission and distribution facilities is located above or underneath highways, streets, other public places or property that others own. PECO believes that it has satisfactory rights to use those places or property in the form of permits, grants, easements and licenses; however, it has not necessarily undertaken to examine the underlying title to the land upon which the rights rest.

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Transmission and Distribution

 

PECO’s high voltage electric transmission lines owned and in service at December 31, 20122014 were as follows:

 

Voltage (Volts)

 

Circuit Miles

 

Circuit Miles

500,000

 188 (a) 188(a)

230,000

 548 548

138,000

 156 156

69,000

 200 200

 

(a)In addition, PECO has a 22.00% ownership interest in 127 miles of 500 kV lines located in Pennsylvania and a 42.55% ownership interest in 131 miles of 500 kV lines located in Delaware and New Jersey.

 

PECO’s electric distribution system includes 13,01312,989 circuit miles of overhead lines and 8,9018,948 circuit miles of underground lines.

 

Gas

 

The following table sets forth PECO’s natural gas pipeline miles at December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Pipeline Miles 

Transmission

   3130  

Distribution

   6,7476,792  

Service piping

   6,0386,128  
  

 

 

 

Total

   12,81612,950  
  

 

 

 

 

PECO has an LNG facility located in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania that has a storage capacity of 1,200 mmcf and a send-out capacity of 157 mmcf/day and a propane-air plant located in Chester, Pennsylvania, with a tank storage capacity of 1,980,000 gallons and a peaking capability of 25 mmcf/day. In addition, PECO owns 31 natural gas city gate stations and direct pipeline customer delivery points at various locations throughout its gas service territory.

 

First Mortgage and Insurance

 

The principal properties of PECO are subject to the lien of PECO’s Mortgage dated May 1, 1923, as amended and supplemented, under which PECO’s first and refunding mortgage bonds are issued.

 

PECO maintains property insurance against loss or damage to its properties by fire or other perils, subject to certain exceptions. For its insured losses, PECO is self-insured to the extent that any losses are within the policy deductible or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of PECO.

 

BGE

 

BGE’s electric substations and a significant portion of its transmission lines are located on property that BGE owns. A significant portion of its electric transmission and distribution facilities is located above or underneath highways, streets, other public places or property that others own. BGE believes that it has satisfactory rights to use those places or property in the form of permits, grants, easements and licenses; however, it has not necessarily undertaken to examine the underlying title to the land upon which the rights rest.

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Transmission and Distribution

 

BGE’s high voltage electric transmission lines owned and in service at December 31, 20122014 were as follows:

 

Voltage (Volts)

 

Circuit Miles

 

Circuit Miles

500,000

 218 218

230,000

 321 322

138,000

 54 54

115,000

 697 697

 

BGE’s electric distribution system includes 9,4119,386 circuit miles of overhead lines and 15,74816,148 circuit miles of underground lines.

 

Gas

 

The following table sets forth BGE’s natural gas pipeline miles at December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Pipeline Miles 

Transmission

   164163  

Distribution

   7,0157,114  

Service piping

   6,1466,179  
  

 

 

 

Total

   13,32513,456  
  

 

 

 

 

BGE has an LNG facility located in Baltimore, Maryland that has a storage capacity of 1,0001,055 mmcf and a send-out capacity of 298332 mmcf/day, an LNG facility located in Westminster, Maryland that has a storage capacity of 5.86 mmcf and a send-out capacity of 5.86 mmcf/day, and a propane-air plant located in Baltimore, Maryland, with a storage capacity of 500546 mmcf and a send-out capacity of 8185 mmcf/day. In addition, BGE owns 12 natural gas city gate stations and 20 direct pipeline customer delivery points at various locations throughout its gas service territory.

 

Property Insurance

 

BGE owns its principal headquarters building located in downtown Baltimore. BGE maintains property insurance against loss or damage to its properties by fire or other perils, subject to certain exceptions. For its insured losses, BGE is self-insured to the extent that any losses are within the policy deductible or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of BGE.

 

Exelon

 

Security Measures

 

The Registrants have initiated and work to maintain security measures. On a continuing basis, the Registrants evaluate enhanced security measures at certain critical locations, enhanced response and recovery plans, long-term design changes and redundancy measures. Additionally, the energy industry has strategic relationships with governmental authorities to ensure that emergency plans are in place and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities are addressed in order to maintain the reliability of the country’s energy systems.

ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Exelon,Generation,ComEd,PECO andBGE

 

The Registrants are parties to various lawsuits and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of their respective businesses. For information regarding material lawsuits and proceedings, see Notes 3Note 3—Regulatory Matters and 19Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Such descriptions are incorporated herein by these references.

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

Not Applicable to the Registrants.

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PART II

 

(Dollars in millions except per share data, unless otherwise noted)

 

ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Exelon

 

Exelon’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. As of January 31, 2013,2015, there were 855,019,272859,833,343 shares of common stock outstanding and approximately 134,194123,997 record holders of common stock.

 

The following table presents the New York Stock Exchange—Composite Common Stock Prices and dividends by quarter on a per share basis:

 

  2012   2011   2014   2013 
  Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
Quarter
 

High price

  $37.50   $39.82   $39.37   $43.70   $45.45   $45.27   $42.89   $43.58   $38.93    $36.26    $37.73    $33.94    $30.59    $32.42    $37.80    $34.56  

Low price

   28.40    34.54    36.27    38.31    39.93    39.51    39.53    39.06    33.07     30.66     33.11     26.45     26.64     29.42     29.84    ��29.10  

Close

   29.74    35.58    37.62    39.21    43.37    42.61    42.84    41.24    37.08     34.09     36.48     33.56     27.39     29.64     30.88     34.48  

Dividends

   0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525    0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.525  

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Stock Performance Graph

 

The performance graph below illustrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns based on an initial investment of $100 in Exelon common stock, as compared with the S&P 500 Stock Index and the S&P Utility Index for the period 20082010 through 2012.2014.

 

This performance chart assumes:

 

$100 invested on December 31, 20072009 in Exelon common stock, in the S&P 500 Stock Index and in the S&P Utility Index; and

 

All dividends are reinvested.

 

   

Value of Investment at December 31,

   2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014

Exelon Corporation

  $100  $74.88  $77.99  $53.48  $49.25  $66.68

S&P 500

  $100  $139.23  $139.23  $157.89  $204.63  $227.94

S&P Utilities

  $100  $107.71  $123.69  $120.09  $130.60  $162.33

 

Generation

 

As of January 31, 2013,2015, Exelon indirectly held the entire membership interest in Generation.

 

ComEd

 

As of January 31, 2013,2015, there were 127,016,764127,016,950 outstanding shares of common stock, $12.50 par value, of ComEd, of which 127,002,904 shares were indirectly held by Exelon. At January 31, 2013,2015, in addition to Exelon, there were 272297 record holders of ComEd common stock. There is no established market for shares of the common stock of ComEd.

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PECO

 

As of January 31, 2013,2015, there were 170,478,507 outstanding shares of common stock, without par value, of PECO, all of which were indirectly held by Exelon.

 

BGE

 

As of January 31, 2013,2015, there were 1,000 outstanding shares of common stock, without par value, of BGE, all of which were indirectly held by Exelon.

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

Dividends

 

Under applicable Federal law, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE can pay dividends only from retained, undistributed or current earnings. A significant loss recorded at Generation, ComEd, PECO or BGE may limit the dividends that these companies can distribute to Exelon.

 

The Federal Power Act declares it to be unlawful for any officer or director of any public utility “to participate in the making or paying of any dividends of such public utility from any funds properly included in capital account.” What constitutes “funds properly included in capital account” is undefined in the Federal Power Act or the related regulations; however, FERC has consistently interpreted the provision to allow dividends to be paid as long as (1) the source of the dividends is clearly disclosed, (2) the dividend is not excessive and (3) there is no self-dealing on the part of corporate officials. While these restrictions may limit the absolute amount of dividends that a particular subsidiary may pay, Exelon does not believe these limitations are materially limiting because, under these limitations, the subsidiaries are allowed to pay dividends sufficient to meet Exelon’s actual cash needs.

 

Under Illinois law, ComEd may not pay any dividend on its stock unless, among other things, “[its] earnings and earned surplus are sufficient to declare and pay same after provision is made for reasonable and proper reserves,” or unless it has specific authorization from the ICC. ComEd has also agreed in connection with a financing arranged through ComEd Financing III that ComEd will not declare dividends on any shares of its capital stock in the event that: (1) it exercises its right to extend the interest payment periods on the subordinated debt securities issued to ComEd Financing III; (2) it defaults on its guarantee of the payment of distributions on the preferred trust securities of ComEd Financing III; or (3) an event of default occurs under the Indenture under which the subordinated debt securities are issued. No such event has occurred.

 

PECO’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation prohibit payment of any dividend on, or other distribution to the holders of, common stock if, after giving effect thereto, the capital of PECO represented by its common stock together with its retained earnings is, in the aggregate, less than the involuntary liquidating value of its then outstanding preferred securities. At December 31, 2012, such capital was $3 billion and amounted to about 34 times the liquidating value of the outstanding preferred securities of $87 million.

PECO has agreed in connection with financings arranged through PEC L.P. and PECO Trust IV that PECO will not declare dividends on any shares of its capital stock in the event that: (1) it exercises its right to extend the interest payment periods on the subordinated debentures which were issued to PEC L.P. or PECO Trust IV; (2) it defaults on its guarantee of the payment of distributions on the Series D Preferred Securities of PEC L.P. or the preferred trust securities of PECO Trust IV; or (3) an event of default occurs under the Indenture under which the subordinated debentures are issued. No such event has occurred.

 

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BGE is subject to certain dividend restrictions established by the MDPSC. First, in connection with the Constellation merger, BGE iswas prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares through the end of 2014. Second, BGE is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares if (a) after the dividend payment, BGE’s equity ratio would be below 48% as calculated pursuant to the MDPSC’s ratemaking precedents or (b) BGE’s senior unsecured credit rating is rated by two of the three major credit rating agencies below investment grade. Finally, BGE must notify the MDPSC that it intends to declare a dividend on its common shares at least 30 days before such a dividend is paid.paid and notify the MDPSC that BGE’s equity ratio is at least 48% within five business days after dividend payment. There are no other limitations on BGE paying common stock dividends unless: (1) BGE elects to defer

interest payments on the 6.20% Deferrable Interest Subordinated Debentures due 2043, and any deferred interest remains unpaid; or (2) any dividends (and any redemption payments) due on BGE’s preference stock have not been paid.

 

At December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon had retained earnings of $9,893$10,910 million, including Generation’s undistributed earnings of $3,168$3,803 million, ComEd’s retained earnings of $721$851 million consisting of retained earnings appropriated for future dividends of $2,360$2,490 million, partially offset by $1,639$(1,639) million of unappropriated retained deficits, PECO’s retained earnings of $593$681 million, and BGE’s retained earnings of $808$1,203 million.

 

The following table sets forth Exelon’s quarterly cash dividends per share paid during 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  2012   2011   2014   2013 

(per share)

  

4th
Quarter

   

3rd
Quarter

   

2nd
Quarter

   

1st
Quarter

   

4th
Quarter

   

3rd
Quarter

   

2nd
Quarter

   

1st
Quarter

   

4th

Quarter

   

3rd

Quarter

   

2nd

Quarter

   

1st

Quarter

   

4th

Quarter

   

3rd

Quarter

   

2nd

Quarter

   

1st

Quarter

 

Exelon

  $0.525   $0.525   $0.525   $0.525   $0.525   $0.525   $0.525   $0.525   $0.310    $0.310    $0.310    $0.310    $0.310    $0.310    $0.310    $0.525  

 

The following table sets forth Generation’s quarterly distributions and ComEd’s PECO’s and BGE’sPECO’s quarterly common dividend payments:

 

   2012   2011 

(in millions)

  4th
Quarter
   3rd
Quarter
   2nd
Quarter
   1st
Quarter
   4th
Quarter
   3rd
Quarter
   2nd
Quarter
   1st
Quarter
 

Generation

  $242   $493   $291   $600   $111   $61   $—      $—   

ComEd

   10    10    10    75    75    75    75    75 

PECO

   85    86    85    87    80    84    73    111 

BGE

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      85 (a) 

(a)Dividends on common stock for $85 million were paid to Constellation for the year ended December 31, 2011.
   2014   2013 

(in millions)

  4th
Quarter
   3rd
Quarter
   2nd
Quarter
   1st
Quarter
   4th
Quarter
   3rd
Quarter
   2nd
Quarter
   1st
Quarter
 

Generation

  $205    $205    $205    $30    $75    $76    $263    $211  

ComEd

   77     77     77     76     55     55     55     55  

PECO

   80     80     80     80     83     83     83     83  

 

First Quarter 20132015 Dividend.On February 6, 2013,January 27, 2015, the Exelon Board of Directors declared a first quarter 20132015 regular quarterly dividend of $0.525$0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock payable on March 8, 2013,10, 2015, to shareholders of record of Exelon at the end of the day on February 19, 2013.13, 2015.

 

Revised Dividend Policy.On February 6, 2013, the Exelon Board of Directors approved a revised dividend policy which contemplates a regular $0.31 per share quarterly dividend on Exelon’s common stock payable beginning in the second quarter of 2013 (or $1.24 per share on an annualized basis), subject to quarterly declarations by the Board of Directors. The second quarter 2013 quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock is expected to be approved by the Exelon Board of Directors in the second quarter of 2013.

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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

Exelon

 

The selected financial data presented below has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Exelon. This data is qualified in its entirety by reference to and should be read in conjunction with Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements and ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

  For the Years Ended December 31,   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions, except per share data)

  2012 (a)   2011   2010   2009   2008   2014(a)   2013   2012(b)   2011   2010 

Statement of Operations data:

                    

Operating revenues

  $23,489   $19,063   $18,644   $17,318   $18,859   $27,429    $24,888    $23,489    $19,063    $18,644  

Operating income

   2,380    4,479    4,726    4,750    5,299    3,096     3,669     2,373     4,479     4,726  

Income from continuing operations

   1,171    2,499    2,563    2,706    2,717    1,820     1,729     1,171     2,499     2,563  

Income from discontinued operations

   —       —       —       1    20 

Net income

   1,171    2,499    2,563    2,707    2,737    1,820     1,729     1,171     2,499     2,563  

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   1,623     1,719     1,160     2,495     2,563  

Earnings per average common share (diluted):

                    

Income from continuing operations

  $1.42   $3.75   $3.87   $4.09   $4.10   $1.88    $2.00    $1.42    $3.75    $3.87  

Income from discontinued operations

   —       —       —       —       0.03 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income

  $1.42   $3.75   $3.87   $4.09   $4.13   $1.88    $2.00    $1.42    $3.75    $3.87  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Dividends per common share

  $2.10   $2.10   $2.10   $2.10   $2.03   $1.24    $1.46    $2.10    $2.10    $2.10  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted

   819    665    663    662    662    864     860     819     665     663  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)The On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis.
(b)2012 financial results only include the operationsactivity of Constellation and BGE from the merger effective date of the merger with Constellation (the Merger), March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

 

   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 

Balance Sheet data:

          

Current assets

  $10,133   $5,713   $6,398   $5,441   $5,130 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   45,186    32,570    29,941    27,341    25,813 

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   6,497    4,518    4,140    4,872    5,940 

Goodwill

   2,625    2,625    2,625    2,625    2,625 

Other deferred debits and other assets

   14,113    9,569    9,136    8,901    8,038 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $78,554   $54,995   $52,240   $49,180   $47,546 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $7,784   $5,134   $4,240   $4,238   $3,811 

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts

   18,346    12,189    12,004    11,385    12,592 

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   3,981    3,627    3,555    3,492    2,520 

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   26,626    19,570    18,791    17,338    17,489 

Preferred securities of subsidiary

   87    87    87    87    87 

Noncontrolling interest

   106    3    3    —       —    

BGE preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   193    —       —       —       —    

Shareholders’ equity

   21,431    14,385    13,560    12,640    11,047 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $78,554   $54,995   $52,240   $49,180   $47,546 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 

Balance Sheet data:

          

Current assets

  $12,097    $10,137    $10,140    $5,713    $6,398  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   52,087     47,330     45,186     32,570     29,941  

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   6,076     5,910     6,497     4,518     4,140  

Goodwill

   2,672     2,625     2,625     2,625     2,625  

Other deferred debits and other assets

   13,882     13,922     14,113     9,569     9,136  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $86,814    $79,924    $78,561    $54,995    $52,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $8,762    $7,728    $7,791    $5,134    $4,240  

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts

   20,010     18,271     18,346     12,189     12,004  

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   4,550     4,388     3,981     3,627     3,555  

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   29,359     26,597     26,626     19,570     18,791  

Preferred securities of subsidiary

   —       —       87     87     87  

Noncontrolling interest

   1,332     15     106     3     3  

BGE preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   193     193     193     —       —    

Shareholders’ equity

   22,608     22,732     21,431     14,385     13,560  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $86,814    $79,924    $78,561    $54,995    $52,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Generation

 

The selected financial data presented below has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Generation. This data is qualified in its entirety by reference to and should be read in conjunction with Generation’s Consolidated Financial Statements and ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

  For the Years Ended December 31,   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012 (a)   2011   2010   2009   2008   2014(a)   2013   2012(b)   2011   2010 

Statement of Operations data:

                    

Operating revenues

  $14,437   $10,447   $10,025   $9,703   $10,754   $17,393    $15,630    $14,437    $10,447    $10,025  

Operating income

   1,120    2,875    3,046    3,295    3,994    1,176  ��  1,677     1,113     2,875     3,046  

Income from continuing operations

   558    1,771    1,972    2,122    2,258 

Income from discontinued operations

   —       —       —       —       20 

Net income

   558    1,771    1,972    2,122    2,278    1,019     1,060     558     1,771     1,972  

Net income attributable to membership interest

   835     1,070     562     1,771     1,972  

 

(a)The On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis.
(b)2012 financial results only include the operationsactivity of Constellation from the merger effective date of the merger with Constellation (the Merger), March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 

Balance Sheet data:

                    

Current assets

  $6,211   $3,217   $3,087   $3,360   $3,486   $7,638    $6,439    $6,211    $3,217    $3,087  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   19,531    13,475    11,662    9,809    8,907    22,945     20,111     19,531     13,475     11,662  

Other deferred debits and other assets

   14,939    10,741    9,785    9,237    7,691    14,765     14,682     14,939     10,741     9,785  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $40,681   $27,433   $24,534   $22,406   $20,084   $45,348    $41,232    $40,681    $27,433    $24,534  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Current liabilities

  $4,097   $2,144   $1,843   $2,262   $2,168   $4,459    $3,867    $4,097    $2,144    $1,843  

Long-term debt

   7,455    3,674    3,676    2,967    2,502    7,652     7,168     7,455     3,674     3,676  

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   16,464    12,907    11,838    10,385    8,848    19,186     17,455     16,464     12,907     11,838  

Noncontrolling interest

   108    5    5    2    1    1,333     17     108     5     5  

Member’s equity

   12,557    8,703    7,172    6,790    6,565    12,718     12,725     12,557     8,703     7,172  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities and member’s equity

  $40,681   $27,433   $24,534   $22,406   $20,084   $45,348    $41,232    $40,681    $27,433    $24,534  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

ComEd

 

The selected financial data presented below has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of ComEd. This data is qualified in its entirety by reference to and should be read in conjunction with ComEd’s Consolidated Financial Statements and ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 

Statement of Operations data:

          

Operating revenues

  $5,443   $6,056   $6,204   $5,774   $6,136 

Operating income

   886    982    1,056    843    667 

Net income

   379    416    337    374    201 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 

Statement of Operations data:

          

Operating revenues

  $4,564    $4,464    $5,443    $6,056    $6,204  

Operating income

   980     954     886     982     1,056  

Net income

   408     249     379     416     337  

 

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   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 

Balance Sheet data:

          

Current assets

  $1,723    $1,540    $1,775    $2,188    $2,151  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   15,793     14,666     13,826     13,121     12,578  

Goodwill

   2,625     2,625     2,625     2,625     2,625  

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   852     933     666     699     947  

Other deferred debits and other assets

   4,399     4,354     4,013     4,005     3,351  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $25,392    $24,118    $22,905    $22,638    $21,652  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $1,986    $2,048    $1,655    $2,071    $2,134  

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts

   5,904     5,264     5,521     5,421     4,860  

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   3,655     3,512     3,229     3,042     3,137  

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   5,940     5,766     5,177     5,067     4,611  

Shareholders’ equity

   7,907     7,528     7,323     7,037     6,910  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $25,392    $24,118    $22,905    $22,638    $21,652  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 

Balance Sheet data:

          

Current assets

  $1,775   $2,188   $2,151   $1,579   $1,309 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   13,826    13,121    12,578    12,125    11,655 

Goodwill

   2,625    2,625    2,625    2,625    2,625 

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   666    699    947    1,096    858 

Other deferred debits and other assets

   4,013    4,005    3,351    3,272    2,790 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $22,905   $22,638   $21,652   $20,697   $19,237 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $1,655   $2,071   $2,134   $1,597   $1,153 

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts

   5,521    5,421    4,860    4,704    4,915 

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   3,229    3,042    3,137    3,145    2,440 

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   5,177    5,067    4,611    4,369    3,994 

Shareholders’ equity

   7,323    7,037    6,910    6,882    6,735 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $22,905   $22,638   $21,652   $20,697   $19,237 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PECO

 

The selected financial data presented below has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of PECO. This data is qualified in its entirety by reference to and should be read in conjunction with PECO’s Consolidated Financial Statements and ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 

Statement of Operations data:

          

Operating revenues

  $3,186   $3,720   $5,519   $5,311   $5,567 

Operating income

   623    655    661    697    699 

Net income

   381    389    324    353    325 

Net income on common stock

   377    385    320    349    321 
   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 

Balance Sheet data:

          

Current assets

  $1,094   $1,243   $1,670   $1,006   $819 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   6,078    5,874    5,620    5,297    5,074 

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   1,378    1,216    968    1,834    2,597 

Other deferred debits and other assets

   803    823    727    882    679 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $9,353   $9,156   $8,985   $9,019   $9,169 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $1,158   $1,145   $1,163   $939   $981 

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts

   1,831    1,781    2,156    2,405    2,960 

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   538    585    418    317    49 

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   2,757    2,620    2,278    2,706    2,910 

Preferred securities

   87    87    87    87    87 

Shareholders’ equity

   2,982    2,938    2,883    2,565    2,182 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $9,353   $9,156   $8,985   $9,019   $9,169 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 

Statement of Operations data:

          

Operating revenues

  $3,094    $3,100    $3,186    $3,720    $5,519  

Operating income

   572     666     623     655     661  

Net income

   352     395     381     389     324  

Net income attributable to common shareholder

   352     388     377     385     320  

 

   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 

Balance Sheet data:

          

Current assets

  $714    $906    $1,094    $1,243    $1,670  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   6,801     6,384     6,078     5,874     5,620  

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   1,529     1,448     1,378     1,216     968  

Other deferred debits and other assets

   899     879     803     823     727  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $9,943    $9,617    $9,353    $9,156    $8,985  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $653    $891    $1,158    $1,145    $1,163  

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts

   2,430     2,131     1,831     1,781     2,156  

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   657     629     538     585     418  

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   3,082     2,901     2,757     2,620     2,278  

Preferred securities

   —       —       87     87     87  

Shareholders’ equity

   3,121     3,065     2,982     2,938     2,883  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $9,943    $9,617    $9,353    $9,156    $8,985  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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BGE

 

The selected financial data presented below has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of BGE. This data is qualified in its entirety by reference to and should be read in conjunction with BGE’s Consolidated Financial Statements and ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

  For the Years Ended December 31,   For the Years Ended December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012 2011   2010   2009   2008   2014   2013   2012 2011   2010 

Statement of Operations data:

                  

Operating revenues

  $2,735  $3,068   $3,541   $3,646   $3,769   $3,165    $3,065    $2,735   $3,068    $3,541  

Operating income

   132   314    350    268    183    439     449     132    314     350  

Net income

   4   136    147    91    52    211     210     4    136     147  

Net (loss) income on common stock

   (9  123    134    78    39 

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholder

   198     197     (9  123     134  

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011 (a)   2010 (a)   2009 (a)   2008 (a)   2014   2013   2012(a)   2011(a)   2010(a) 

Balance Sheet data:

                    

Current assets

  $973   $969   $1,012   $1,205   $1,093   $957    $1,011    $980    $969    $1,012  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   5,498    5,132    4,754    4,470    4,290    6,204     5,864     5,498     5,132     4,754  

Noncurrent regulatory assets

   522    551    566    602    670    510     524     522     551     566  

Other deferred debits and other assets

   506    551    545    386    231    407     462     506     551     545  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $7,499   $7,203   $6,877   $6,663   $6,284   $8,078    $7,861    $7,506    $7,203    $6,877  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Current liabilities

  $973   $734   $728   $753   $1,041   $846    $827    $980    $734    $728  

Long-term debt, including long-term debt to financing trusts and variable interest entities

   1,969    2,186    2,060    2,141    2,198    2,125     2,199     1,969     2,186     2,060  

Noncurrent regulatory liabilities

   214    201    192    188    175    200     204     214     201     192  

Other deferred credits and other liabilities

   1,985    1,781    1,634    1,434    1,125    2,154     2,076     1,985     1,781     1,634  

Preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   190    190    190    190    190    190     190     190     190     190  

Shareholders’ equity

   2,168    2,111    2,073    1,939    1,538    2,563     2,365     2,168     2,111     2,073  

Noncontrolling interest

   —       —       —       18    17 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $7,499   $7,203   $6,877   $6,663   $6,284   $8,078    $7,861    $7,506    $7,203    $6,877  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)BGE retrospectively reclassified certain regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities to conform to the current year presentation.

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Item 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Exelon

 

Executive Overview

 

Exelon, a utility services holding company, operates through the following principal subsidiaries:

 

  

Generation, whose integrated business consists of owned, contractedthe generation, physical delivery and investments in electric generating facilities managedmarketing of power across multiple geographical regions through customer supply of electricits customer-facing business, Constellation, which sells electricity and natural gas to both wholesale and retail customers. Generation also sells renewable energy and other energy-related products and services, including renewable energy products, risk management services and engages in natural gas and oil exploration and production activities.activities (Upstream).

As a result of the Constellation merger, Generation owns a 50.01% interest in CENG. During 2014, Generation assumed the operating licenses and corresponding operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, Exelon and Generation fully consolidated CENG’s financial position and results of operations into their businesses beginning on April 1, 2014.

 

  

ComEd, whose business consists of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity transmission and distribution and transmission services to retail customers in northern Illinois, including the City of Chicago.

 

  

PECO, whose business consists of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of electricity distribution and transmission services in southeastern Pennsylvania, including the City of Philadelphia, and the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of distribution services in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia.

 

  

BGE, whose business consists of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore, and the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of electricity distribution and transmission and gas distribution services in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore.

 

Exelon has nine reportable segments consisting of Generation’s six power marketing reportable segments (Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and other regions in Generation), ComEd, PECO and BGE. See Note 2124—Segment Information of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Exelon’s reportable segments.

 

Through its business services subsidiary BSC, Exelon provides its operating subsidiaries with a variety of support services at cost. The costs of these services are directly charged or allocated to the applicable operating segments. Additionally, the results of Exelon’s corporate operations include costs for corporate governance and interest costs and income from various investment and financing activities.

 

Exelon’s consolidated financial information includes the results of its four separate operating subsidiary registrants, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, which, along with Exelon, are collectively referred to as the Registrants. The following combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is separately filed by Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE. However, none of the Registrants makes any representation as to information related solely to any of the other Registrants.

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Financial Results. The following consolidated financial results reflect the results of Exelon for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 2011.2013. The 20122014 financial results only include the operations of Constellation and BGECENG on a fully consolidated basis from the date of the merger with Constellation (the Merger), March 12, 2012,Generation assumed operational control, April 1, 2014, through December 31, 2012.2014. All amounts presented below are before the impact of income taxes, except as noted.

 

 The Years Ended December 31, Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Variance
  The Years Ended December 31, Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Variance
 
 2012 2011  2014 2013 
 Generation ComEd PECO BGE Other Exelon Exelon  Generation (a) ComEd PECO BGE Other Exelon Exelon 

Operating revenues

 $14,437  $5,443  $3,186  $2,091  $(1,668 $23,489  $19,063  $4,426  $17,393   $4,564   $3,094   $3,165   $(787 $27,429   $24,888   $2,541  

Purchased power and fuel

  7,061   2,307   1,375   1,052   (1,638  10,157   7,267   (2,890

Purchased power and fuel expense

  9,925    1,177    1,261    1,417    (777  13,003    10,724    (2,279
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Revenue net of purchased power and fuel (a)

  7,376   3,136   1,811   1,039   (30  13,332   11,796   1,536 

Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense(b)

  7,468    3,387    1,833    1,748    (10  14,426    14,164    262  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other operating expenses

                

Operating and maintenance

  5,028   1,345   809   596   183   7,961   5,184   (2,777  5,566    1,429    866    717    (10  8,568    7,270    (1,298

Depreciation and amortization

  768   610   217   238   48   1,881   1,347   (534  967    687    236    371    53    2,314    2,153    (161

Taxes other than income

  369   295   162   167   26   1,019   785   (234  465    293    159    221    16    1,154    1,095    (59
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other operating expenses

  6,165   2,250   1,188   1,001   257   10,861   7,316   (3,545  6,998    2,409    1,261    1,309    59    12,036    10,518    (1,518

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  (91  —      —      —      —      (91  (1  (90

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  (20  —      —      —      —      (20  10    (30

Gain (loss) on sales of assets

  437    2    —      —      (2  437    13    424  

Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses

  289    —      —      —      —      289    —      289  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

  1,120   886   623   38   (287  2,380   4,479   (2,099

Operating income (loss)

  1,176    980    572    439    (71  3,096    3,669    (573
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

                

Interest expense, net

  (301  (307  (123  (111  (86  (928  (726  (202  (356  (321  (113  (106  (169  (1,065  (1,356  291  

Other, net

  239   39   8   19   41   346   203   143   406    17    7    18    7    455    460    (5
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

  (62  (268  (115  (92  (45  (582  (523  (59  50    (304  (106  (88  (162  (610  (896  286  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  1,058   618   508   (54  (332  1,798   3,956   (2,158  1,226    676    466    351    (233  2,486    2,773    (287

Income taxes

  500   239   127   (23  (216  627   1,457   830   207    268    114    140    (63  666    1,044    378  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  558   379   381   (31  (116  1,171   2,499   (1,328  1,019    408    352    211    (170  1,820    1,729    91  

Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, preferred security dividends and preference stock dividends

  (4  —      4   11   —      11   4   (7

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, preferred security dividends and preference stock dividends

  184    —      —      13    —      197    10    (187
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) on common stock

 $562  $379  $377  $(42 $(116 $1,160  $2,495  $(1,335

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

 $835   $408   $352   $198   $(170 $1,623   $1,719   $(96
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
(b)The Registrants’ evaluate operating performance using the measure of revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense. The Registrants’ believe that revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense is a useful measurement because it provides information that can be used to evaluate its operational performance. Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or deemed more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.

 

Exelon’s net income attributable to common shareholders was $1,160$1,623 million for the year ended December 31, 20122014 as compared to $2,495$1,719 million for the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, and diluted earnings per average common share were $1.42$1.88 for the year ended December 31, 20122014 as compared to $3.75$2.00 for the year ended December 31, 2011.2013.

Operating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense, which is a non-GAAP measure discussed below, increased by $1,536$262 million as compared to 2013. The year-over-year increase reflects the inclusion of CENG’s results beginning April 1, 2014 and was primarily due to the additionfollowing favorable factors:

Increase of Constellation’s$815 million at Generation primarily due to the inclusion of CENG’s results beginning April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, a decrease in fuel costs related to the cancellation of DOE spent nuclear fuel disposal fees, increased capacity prices related to the Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) for the PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) market, and BGE’s financial results. BGE’sfavorable portfolio management activities in the New England and South regions; partially offset by higher procurement costs for replacement power related to the extreme cold weather in the first quarter of 2014 and lower realized energy prices related to executing Generation’s ratable hedging strategy;

Increase of $365 million at Generation related to the reduction in amortization of in-the-money energy contracts recorded at fair value at the Constellation merger date and an increase related to the amortization of out-of-the money energy contracts recorded at fair value upon the consolidation of CENG;

Increase of $30 million at ComEd primarily reflecting higher transmission revenue due to increased capital investment and an increase of $93 million as a result of increased cost recovery associated with energy efficiency programs and uncollectible accounts expense (both offset below in operating and maintenance expense);

Increase of $33 million at PECO primarily due to increased recovery from regulatory programs (offset below primarily in operating and maintenance expense); and

Increase of $104 million at BGE primarily due to increased distribution revenue as a result of the 2013 and 2014 electric and natural gas distribution rate case orders issued by the Maryland PSC, increased cost recovery for energy efficiency and demand response programs (offset below in depreciation and amortization expense), and increased transmission revenue pursuant to increased rates effective June 2014.

The year-over-year increase in operating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense was $1,039 million from March 12, 2012 to December 31, 2012, which includedpartially offset by the $113 million impact of the residential customer rate credit in connection with the Merger. Generation’s operating revenue net of

following unfavorable factors:

 

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purchased power and fuel expense increased by $518Decrease of $1,095 million primarilyat Generation due to the New England, New York, ERCOT and Other Regions. These regions contributed $729 million and did not previously have a significant impact on Generation’s revenue netmark-to-market losses of purchased power and fuel expense prior to the Merger. Generation’s results were also favorably affected by $588 million of other activities, including retail gas, energy efficiency, energy management and demand response, upstream natural gas and the design and construction of renewable energy facilities, and by $83$591 million in the Mid-Atlantic region also due to the addition of Constellation’s operations in 2012. Generation had mark-to-market gains of $515 million in 20122014 from economic hedging activities net of intercompany eliminations, compared to $288$504 million in mark-to-market lossesgains in 2011. Offsetting these favorable impacts, Generation incurred $1,0982013.

Decrease of $16 million of amortization expense for the acquired energy contracts, net, recorded at fair value at the merger date. Also, revenue net of purchased power and fuel expenses decreased by $549 millionComEd due to unfavorable weather in the Midwest region due to lower capacity revenues, increased nuclear fuel costs and lower realized power prices.ComEd service territory.

ComEd’s operating revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense increased by $115 million primarily as a result of the annual reconciliation of ComEd’s distribution revenue requirement pursuant to EIMA, net of lower allowed return on equity, and increased transmission revenue. PECO’s operating revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense decreased by $45 million primarily as a result of unfavorable weather and a decline in electric load.

 

Operating and maintenance expense increased by $2,777$1,298 million as compared to 2013 primarily due to the following unfavorable factors:

Increase in Generation’s labor, contracting and materials costs of $361 million primarily due to the additioninclusion of CENG’s results from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, an increase of $44 million resulting from expenses recorded for a Constellation merger commitment, an increase of $54 million as a result of an increase in the number of planned nuclear refueling outage days at Generation, primarily related to the inclusion of CENG’s plants beginning April 1, 2014, and an increase of $16 million in the reserve for future asbestos-related bodily injury claims;

Increase in labor, contracting and materials costs of $56 million at ComEd associated with EIMA smart meter projects and $22 million at BGE due to increased maintenance activities;

Increase in Generation’s accretion expense of $78 million primarily due to the inclusion of CENG’s results from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014;

Long-lived asset impairments at Generation of $663 million in 2014 compared to $157 million in 2013.

Increased storm costs at PECO and Constellation. In addition, Exelon’s results were unfavorably affected by the $272BGE of $100 million lossand $21 million, respectively;

Increased spending on the saleenergy and efficiency programs and increased uncollectible accounts expense at ComEd of three Maryland generating stations,$93 million; and

Increased uncollectible accounts expense at BGE of which $278 million was recorded to$17 million.

The year-over-year increase in operating and maintenance expense. Including Constellation and BGE, labor, other benefits, contracting and materials increasedexpense was partially offset by $1,393 million,the following favorable factor:

A reduction in pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense increasedof $178 million primarily at Exelon, Generation, and ComEd, resulting from plan design changes for certain OPEB plans and the favorable impact of higher actuarially assumed pension and OPEB discount rates for 2014, partially offset by $199 millionthe inclusion of CENG’s pension and Constellation merger and integration costs increased by $226 million. In addition, Exelon incurred $216 million in costs incurred as part of the Maryland order approving the Merger and costs of $195 million associated with a settlement with the FERC in March, 2012, and BGE incurred $71 million of storm costs.non-pension postretirement benefits expense from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $534$161 million primarily due to higher plant balances resulting from the addition of BGE’s and Constellation’s plant balances as well as ongoing capital expenditures across the operating companies.

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates increased by $90 million primarily due to the amortization of the basis difference in CENG recorded at fair value at the merger date, partially offset by net income generated from Exelon’s equity investment in CENG.

Interest expense increased by $202 million due to an increase in debt obligations as a result of the Mergerinclusion of CENG’s results from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, increased depreciation expense across the operating companies for ongoing capital expenditures, and higher regulatory asset amortization related to energy efficiency and demand response expenditures.

Exelon recorded $437 million at Generation as a result of gains recorded on the sales of ownership interest in certain generating stations in 2014.

Exelon recorded a $261 million gain upon consolidation of CENG resulting from the difference in fair value of CENG’s net assets as of April 1, 2014, and the equity method investment previously recorded on Generation’s and Exelon’s books and the settlement of pre-existing transactions between Generation and CENG. Additionally, Exelon recorded a $28 million bargain-purchase gain related to the Integrys acquisition.

Interest expense decreased by $291 million primarily as a result of a decrease in 2014 given ComEd’s 2013 remeasurement of Exelon’s like-kind exchange tax positions, offset at Exelon by an increase in debt issued2014 related to financing activities associated with the pending PHI merger.

Other, net increased by $5 million primarily at Generation as a result of favorable settlements in 2014 of certain income tax positions on Constellation’s pre-acquisition 2009-2012 tax returns and BGEthe change in 2012. Offsetting these unfavorable impacts, interest expense at ComEdrealized and PECO decreased due to a lower outstanding debt during 2012unrealized gains and lower interest rateslosses on long-term debt.NDT funds.

 

Exelon’s effective income tax rates for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 were 34.9%26.8% and 36.8%37.6%, respectively. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the components of the effective income tax rates.

 

For further detail regarding the financial results for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, including explanation of the non-GAAP measure revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense, see the discussions of Results of Operations by Segment below.

 

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Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

 

Exelon’s adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the year ended December 31, 20122014 were $2,330$2,068 million, or $2.85$2.39 per diluted share, compared with adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $2,763$2,149 million, or $4.16$2.50 per diluted share, for the same period in 2011.2013. In addition to net income,

Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items. This information is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of year-to-year operating results and provide an indication of Exelon’s baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this information is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or deemed more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation between net income attributable to common shareholders as determined in accordance with GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the year ended December 31, 20122014 as compared to 2011:2013:

 

   December 31, 
   2012  2011 

(All amounts after tax; in millions, except per share amounts)

     Earnings
per
Diluted
Share
     Earnings
per
Diluted
Share
 

Net Income

  $1,160  $1.42  $2,495  $3.75 

Mark-to-Market Impact of Economic Hedging Activities(a)

   (310  (0.38  174   0.27 

Unrealized (Gains) Losses Related to NDT Fund Investments(b)

   (56  (0.07  1   —   

Plant Retirements and Divestitures(c)

   236   0.29   33   0.05 

Asset Retirement Obligation(d)

   1   —     16   0.02 

Constellation Merger and Integration Costs(e)

   257   0.31   46   0.07 

Other Acquisition Costs(f)

   3   —     5   0.01 

Wolf Hollow Acquisition(g)

   —     —     (23  (0.03

Recovery of Costs Pursuant to ComEd Distribution Rate Case Order(h)

   —     —     (17  (0.03

Non-Cash Remeasurement of Deferred Income Taxes(i)

   (117  (0.14  33   0.05 

Amortization of Commodity Contract Intangibles(j)

   758   0.93   —     —   

Amortization of the Fair Value of Certain Debt(k)

   (9  (0.01  —     —   

Maryland Commitments(l)

   227   0.28   —     —   

FERC Settlement(m)

   172   0.21   —     —   

Midwest Generation Bankruptcy Charges(n)

   8   0.01   —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

  $2,330  $2.85  $2,763  $4.16 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   For the years ended December 31, 
   2014  2013 

(All amounts after tax; in millions, except per share amounts)

     Earnings
per
Diluted
Share
     Earnings
per
Diluted
Share
 

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders

  $1,623   $1.88   $1,719   $2.00  

Mark-to-Market Impact of Economic Hedging Activities (a)

   363    0.42    (310  (0.35

Unrealized Gains Related to NDT Fund Investments (b)

   (86  (0.10  (78  (0.09

Plant Retirements and Divestitures (c)

   (245  (0.28  (13  (0.02

Asset Retirement Obligation (d)

   (13  (0.02  7    0.01  

Merger and Integration Costs (e)

   185    0.21    87    0.08  

Amortization of Commodity Contract Intangibles (f)

   64    0.07    347    0.41  

Reassessment of State Deferred Income Taxes (g)

   (27  (0.03  4    —    

Long-Lived Asset Impairments (h)

   435    0.50    110    0.14  

Bargain-Purchase Gain on Integrys acquisition (i)

   (28  (0.03  —      —    

Gain on CENG Integration (j)

   (159  (0.18  —      —    

Tax Settlements (k)

   (106  (0.12  —      —    

CENG Non-Controlling Interest (l)

   62    0.07    —      —    

Remeasurement of Like-Kind Exchange Tax Position (m)

   —      —      267    0.31  

Midwest Generation Bankruptcy Charges (n)

   —      —      16    0.02  

Amortization of the Fair Value of Certain Debt (o)

   —      —      (7  (0.01
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

  $2,068   $2.39   $2,149   $2.50  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Reflects the impact of losses (gains) losses for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011, respectively,December 31, 2013 (net of taxes of $232 million and ($201) million, respectively) on Generation’s economic hedging activities (net of taxes of $200 million and $114 million, respectively).activities. See Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail related to Generation’s hedging activities.
(b)Reflects the impact of unrealized (gains) lossesgains for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011, respectively,December 31, 2013 (net of taxes of $(77) million and $(144) million, respectively) on Generation’s NDT fund investments for Non-Regulatory Agreement Units (net of taxes of $(132) million and $(3) million, respectively).Units. See Note 1315—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail related to Generation’s NDT fund investments.
(c)

Primarily reflectsReflects the impactimpacts associated with the salesales of threeGeneration’s ownership interests in generating stations associated with certain of the regulatory approvals required for the mergeryears ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (net of taxes of $(163) million and ($4) million, respectively).

(d)Reflects the impacts of a decrease in Generation’s decommissioning obligation for the year ended December 31, 20122014 (net of taxes of $106$(4) million). ForReflects the impacts of an increase in Generation’s asset retirement obligation for asbestos at retired fossil plants for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, also reflects incremental accelerated depreciation associated with the retirement2013 (net of certain fossil generating

taxes of $5 million).

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(e)

unitsReflects certain costs incurred for the years ended December 31, 2014 and compensation for operating twoDecember 31, 2013 (net of the units past their planned retirement date under a FERC-approved reliability-must-run rate schedule. See Note 15taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements$84 million and “Results of Operations—Generation” for additional detail related$33 million, respectively) including professional fees, employee-related expenses, integration activities, upfront credit facilities, merger commitments, and certain pre-acquisition contingencies, if and when applicable to the generating unit retirements.

Constellation merger in 2013 and the Constellation merger, CENG integration, acquisition of Integrys Energy Services, Inc. (Integrys) and pending PHI acquisition in 2014.
(d)(f)Reflects the income statementnon-cash impact for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011 primarily related to the increase in Generation’s decommissioning obligation for spent nuclear fuel at retired nuclear unitsDecember 31, 2013 (net of taxes of $4$68 million and $11$219 million, respectively). Also reflects of the reduction in Generation’s asset retirement obligation for certain retired fossil-fueled generating stations inamortization of intangibles assets, net, related to commodity contracts recorded at fair value at the 2012 (net of taxes of $(3) million)Constellation merger date, the 2014 CENG integration date, and the reduction in PECO’s asset retirement obligation in 2011 (net of taxes of $(1) million). See Note 13 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(e)Reflects certain costs incurred in the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (net of taxes of $161 million and $31 million, respectively) associated with the Constellation merger including transaction costs, employee-related expenses (e.g. severance, retirement, relocation and retention bonuses) and integration initiatives. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(f)Reflects certain costs incurred in the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 associated with various acquisitions (net of taxes of $2 million and $3 million, respectively). See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.2014 Integrys acquisition date.
(g)Reflects a non-cash bargain purchase gain (negative goodwill) for the year ended December 31, 2011 in connection with the acquisition of Wolf Hollow, net of acquisition costs (net of taxes of $15 million). See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(h)Reflects a one-time benefit in 2011 to recover previously incurred costs as a result of the May 2011 ICC rate order (net of taxes of $5 million). See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(i)Reflects the non-cash impacts of the remeasurement of state deferred income taxes, primarily as a result of changes in forecasted apportionment.
(h)In 2014, reflects charges to earnings related to the mergerimpairments of certain generating assets held for sale, Upstream assets, and wind generating assets (net of taxes of $250 million). In 2013, reflects a charge to earnings primarily related to the cancellation of previously capitalized nuclear uprate projects and the impairment of certain wind generating assets (net of taxes of $69 million).
(i)Reflects the excess of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired over the purchase price for the Integrys acquisition (net of taxes of $(16) million) on November 1, 2014.
(j)Reflects the non-cash gain recorded upon consolidation of CENG in 2012 and asaccordance with the execution of the NOSA on April 1, 2014 (net of taxes of $(102) million).
(k)Reflects a resultbenefit related to the favorable settlement in 2014 of revised estimatescertain income tax positions on Constellation’spre-acquisition 2009-2012 tax returns.
(l)Pursuant to the April 1, 2014 consolidation, represents adjustments to account for the CENG interest not owned by Generation, where applicable.
(m)For 2013, reflects a non-cash charge to earnings (net of state apportionments in 2011.taxes of $102 million) resulting from the remeasurement of alike-kind exchange tax position taken on ComEd’s 1999 sale of fossil generating assets. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(j)Reflects the non-cash impact for the year ended December 31, 2012 (net of taxes of $491 million) of the amortization of intangible assets, net, related to commodity contracts recorded at fair value at the Constellation merger date. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(k)Represents the non-cash amortization of certain debt for the year ended December 31, 2012 (net of taxes of $6 million) recorded at fair value at the Constellation merger date expected to be retired in 2013. See Note 19 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(l)Reflects costs incurred for the year ended December 31, 2012 associated with the Constellation merger (net of taxes of $101 million) as part of the Maryland order approving the merger transaction. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(m)Reflects costs incurred for the year ended December 31, 2012 (net of taxes of $23 million) as part of a settlement with the FERC to resolve a dispute related to Constellation’s pre-merger hedging and risk management transactions. See Note 12 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(n)Reflects costs incurred in 2013 to establish estimated liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2012 (net of taxes of $5$10 million) pursuant to the Midwest Generation bankruptcy, primarily related to lease payments under a coal rail car lease and estimated payments for asbestos-related personal injury claims.
(o)Reflects the 2013 non-cash amortization of certain debt (net of taxes of ($5) million) recorded at fair value at the Constellation merger date which was retired in the second quarter of 2013. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Merger and Acquisition Costs

 

As discussed above, Exelon has incurred and will continue to incur costs associated with the Constellation merger,Integrys and PHI acquisitions including meeting the various commitments set forth by regulatorsemployee-related expenses (e.g. severance, retirement, relocation and agreed-upon with other interested parties as part of the merger approval process,retention bonuses), financing costs, integration initiatives, and integrating the former Constellation businesses into Exelon.certain pre-acquisition contingencies.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012,2014, expense has been recognized for costs incurred to achieve the Constellation merger, CENG integration, Integrys acquisition and proposed PHI acquisition as follows:

 

   Pre-tax Expense 
   Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012 

Merger and Integration Costs:

  Generation (a)   ComEd   PECO   BGE (a)   Exelon (a) 

Transaction(b)

  $—      $—      $—      $—      $58 

Maryland Commitments

   35    —       —       139    328 

Employee-Related(c)

   138    3    11    2    164 

Other(d)

   167    2    6    7    196 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $340   $5   $17   $148   $746 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Pre-tax Expense 
   Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 

Merger Integration and Acquisition Costs:

  Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE   Exelon 

Financing (a)

  $—      $—      $—      $—      $131  

Regulatory Commitments (b)

   44     —       —       —       44  

Transaction (c)

   —       —       —       —       26  

Employee-Related (d)

   5     —       —       —       5  

Other (e)

   56     4     2     2     65  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $105    $4    $2    $2    $271  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Pre-tax Expense 
   Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013 

Merger Integration Costs:

  Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE   Exelon 

Employee-Related (d)

  $48    $4    $3    $1    $58  

Other (e)

   58     12     6     5     84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $106    $16    $9    $6    $142  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)ForReflects costs incurred at Exelon Generation and BGE, includesrelated to the operationsfinancing of the acquired businesses from the date of thePHI merger, March 12, 2012, through December 31, 2012.including upfront credit facility fees.

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(b)Reflects costs incurred at Generation for a Constellation merger commitment.
(c)External, third-partythird party costs paid to advisors, consultants, lawyers and other experts to assist in the due diligence and regulatory approval processes and in the closing of the transaction.transactions.
(c)(d)Costs primarily for employee severance, pension and OPEB expense and retention bonuses. ComEd and BGE established regulatory assets of $21$2 million and $22 million, respectively;for the year ended December 31, 2013. The majority of these costs are expected to be recovered over a five-year period. These costs are not included in the table above.
(d)(e)Costs to integrate CENG and Constellation processes and systems into Exelon and to terminate certain Constellation debt agreements. For the year ended December 31, 2014, also includes professional fees primarily related to integration for the proposed PHI acquisition. ComEd and BGE established a regulatory assetassets of $15$9 million and $12 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2013, for certain other merger and integration costs, which are not included in the table above.

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon projects incurring total additional merger-relatedPHI acquisition and integration related expenses in 2013of $650 million, of which approximately $100 million is expected to be capitalized to property, plant and 2014 of approximately $135 million.equipment excluding the direct investment Exelon and PHI have proposed to the PHI utilities respective customers.

 

In addition, pursuantPursuant to the conditions set forth by the MDPSC in its approval of the merger transaction, Generation expectsExelon committed to incur capital expendituresprovide a package of benefits to BGE customers, and make certain investments in the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland, resulting in an estimated direct investment in the State of Maryland of approximately $1 billion. The direct investment estimate includes $95 million to $120 million for the requirement to cause construction of a headquarters building in Baltimore for itsGeneration’s competitive energy businesses (expected to be completed in 1 to 2 years)businesses. On March 20, 2013, Generation signed a twenty-year lease agreement that was contingent upon the developer obtaining all required approvals, permits and up to $625 million for development of 285-300 MW of new electric generation facilities in Maryland (expected to be completed over the next ten years). The accounting treatment

financing for the construction costs of the new headquartersa building in Baltimore, may vary depending onMaryland. The operating lease became effective during the structuresecond quarter of 2014 when these outstanding contingencies were met by the developer. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy in approximately 2 years. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the transaction.Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to the lease commitments.

 

Exelon’s Strategy and Outlook for 20132015 and Beyond

 

Exelon’s value proposition and competitive advantage come from its scope and scale across the energy value chain and its core strengths of operational excellence and financial discipline. Exelon’s strategy is to leverage its integrated business model to create value and diversify its business. Exelon’s competitive and regulated businesses feature a mix of attributes that, when combined, offer shareholders and customers a unique value proposition:

Generation’s competitive businesses provide commodity exposure and a platform to diversify into adjacent markets, while providing residual dividend support.

Exelon’s utilities provide a foundation for stable earnings and dividend support, which translates to a stable currency in our stock.

Exelon believes its strategy provides a platform for optimal success in an energy industry experiencing fundamental and sweeping change. While enhancing Exelon’s core value, it enables it to take advantage of a myriad of opportunities, rather than focusing on any one segment of the energy industry value chain.

 

On March 12, 2012, the ExelonGeneration’s competitive businesses create value for customers by providing innovative solutions and Constellation merger was completed. The merger creates incremental strategic value by matching Exelon’sreliable, clean generation fleet with Constellation’s leading customer-facing platform, as well as creating economies of scale through expansion across the energy value chain. Exelon supports customer switching to alternative electric generation suppliers and the addition of Constellation’s competitive retail business provides another outlet for Exelon to grow its business in competitive markets.

Generation is managed as an integrated business and is located in multiple geographic regions, with multiple supply sources and provides various energy commodities through multiple distribution channels.affordable energy. Generation’s nuclear, fossil fuel, hydroelectric and renewableselectricity generation strategy is to pursue opportunities that provide generation to load matching and that diversify the generation fleet by expanding itsGeneration’s regional and technological footprint. Generation leverages its energy generation portfolio to ensure delivery of energy to both wholesale and retail customers under long-term and short-term contracts, and in wholesale power markets. Generation’s customer-facing activities enhance its existing customer platform, expand the business across statesfoster development and developdelivery of other innovative energy-related products and services for its customers. Generation operates in well-developed energy markets and employs an integrated hedging strategy to manage commodity price volatility. Its generation fleet, including its nuclear plants which consistently operate at high capacity factors, also provide geographic and supply source diversity. These factors help Generation mitigate the current challenging conditions in competitive energy markets.

 

Exelon’s utility strategy is to improve reliability and operations and enhance the customer experience, while ensuring ratemaking mechanisms provide the utilities fair financial returns. The Exelon utilities only invest in rate base where it provides a net benefit to customers and the community by increasing reliability and the service experience or otherwise meeting customer needs. The Exelon utilities make these investments prudently and at the lowest reasonable cost to customers. Exelon seeks to leverage its scale and expertise across the utilities platform bythrough enhanced standardization and sharing of best practices to achieve improved operational and financial results. Combined, the utilities plan to invest approximately $16 billion over the next five years in smart meter technology, transmission projects, gas infrastructure, and electric system improvement projects, providing greater reliability and improved service for our customers and a stable return for the company.

 

Exelon’s financial priorities are to maintain investment grade credit metrics at each of Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, and to return value to Exelon’s shareholders with a sustainable dividend throughout the energy commodity market cycle and through earnings growth from attractive investment opportunities.

In

Various market, financial, and other factors could affect the Registrants’ success in pursuing its strategies,their strategies. Exelon has exposurecontinues to variousassess infrastructure, operational, commercial, policy, and legal solutions to these issues. See ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS for additional information regarding market and financial risks, including the risk of price fluctuations in the power markets. Power prices are a function of supply and demand, which in turn are driven by factors such as (1) the price of fuels, in particular, the prices of natural gas and coal, which drive the market prices that Generation’s power plants can obtain for their output,

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(2) the rate of expansion of subsidized low carbon generation in the markets in which Generation’s output is sold, (3) the impacts on energy demand of factors such as weather, economic conditions and implementation of energy efficiency and demand response programs, and (4) the impacts of increased competition in the retail channel.factors.

 

Proposed Merger with Pepco Holdings, Inc. (Exelon)

On April 29, 2014, Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) signed an agreement and plan of merger (as subsequently amended and restated as of July 18, 2014, the Merger Agreement) to combine the two companies in an all cash transaction. The resulting company will retain the Exelon name and be headquartered in Chicago. Under the Merger Agreement, PHI’s shareholders will receive $27.25 of cash in exchange for each share of PHI common stock. Exelon intends to fund the all-cash transaction using a combination of approximately $3.5 billion of debt, up to $1 billion cash from asset sales primarily at Generation, and the remainder through issuance of equity (including mandatory convertible securities). In addition, Exelon entered into a 364-day $7.2 billion senior unsecured bridge credit facility to support the contemplated transaction and provide flexibility for timing of permanent financing, which has subsequently been reduced to $3.2 billion as a result of execution of the debt and equity security issuances and the net after-tax cash proceeds from generating asset divestitures during the second half of 2014. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures, Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements, and Note 19—Common Stock of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to these transactions. In connection with the Merger Agreement, Exelon entered into a subscription agreement under which it has purchased $126 million of a new class of nonvoting, nonconvertible and nontransferable preferred securities in PHI as of December 31, 2014, with additional investments of $18 million to be made quarterly up to a maximum aggregate investment of $180 million. As part of the applications for approval of the merger, Exelon and PHI proposed a package of benefits to the PHI utilities’ respective customers, providing for direct investment of more than $100 million with the actual amount and timing of any related payments dependent upon settlement discussions in merger regulatory approval proceedings and the terms of regulatory orders approving the merger.

To date, the PHI stockholders, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and the FERC have approved the merger of PHI and Exelon. The Federal Communications Commission has also approved the transfer of certain PHI communications licenses. On February 11, 2015, the NJBPU approved the proposed merger and the previously filed settlement signed and filed by Exelon, PHI, Atlantic City Electric (ACE), NJBPU staff, and the Independent Energy Coalition. The settlement provides a package of benefits to ACE customers and the state of New Jersey. This package of benefits includes the establishment of customer rate credit programs, with an aggregate value of $62 million for ACE customers and energy efficiency programs that will provide savings for ACE customers of $15 million.

Completion of the transaction also remains conditioned upon approval by the Public Services Commissions of the District of Columbia, Delaware and Maryland. Procedural schedules have been set in these commission proceedings and final approval decisions are expected in the first half of 2015.

On October 9, 2014, PHI and Exelon each received a request for additional information from the DOJ. The request had the effect of extending the DOJ review period until 30 days after PHI and Exelon each has certified that it has substantially complied with the request. On November 21, 2014, Exelon and PHI each certified that it had substantially complied with the request. Accordingly, the HSR Act waiting period expired on December 22, 2014, and the HSR Act no longer precludes completion of the merger. Although the DOJ allowed the waiting period under the HSR Act to expire without taking any action with respect to the merger, the DOJ has not advised Exelon or PHI that it has concluded its investigation. Exelon and PHI will continue to work cooperatively with the DOJ regarding the proposed merger.

Exelon and PHI continue to expect to complete the merger in the second or third quarter of 2015.

Through December 31, 2014, Exelon has incurred approximately $179 million of expense associated with the proposed merger, including $48 million related to acquisition and integration costs and $131 million of costs incurred to finance the transaction. The Merger Agreement also provides for termination rights for both parties. Under certain circumstances, if the Merger Agreement is terminated, PHI may be required to pay Exelon a termination fee ranging from $259 million to $293 million plus certain expenses. If the transaction does not close due to a regulatory failure, Exelon may be required to pay PHI a termination fee equal to the amount of purchased nonvoting preferred securities of PHI described above, as a result of PHI redeeming the outstanding nonvoting preferred securities for no consideration other than the nominal par value of the stock.

Exelon has listed various potential risks relating to the pending merger with PHI (see Item 1A. Risk Factors), including difficulties that may be encountered in satisfying the conditions to completion of the merger and the potential for developments that might have an adverse effect on Exelon and the ability to realize the expected benefits of the merger. Exelon is taking steps to manage these risks and expects that the merger can be completed on a basis favorable to the company’s shareholders and customers. Accordingly, Exelon anticipates closing the transaction in the second or third quarter of 2015. Refer to Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the merger transaction.

Power Markets

 

Price of Fuels.The use of new technologies to recover natural gas from shale deposits is increasing natural gas supply and reserves, which places downward pressure on natural gas prices and, therefore, on wholesale and retail power prices, which results in a reduction in Exelon’s revenues. Since the third quarter of 2011, forwardForward natural gas prices for 2013 and 2014 have declined significantly;significantly over the last several years; in part reflecting an increase in supply due to strong natural gas production (due to shale gas development).

Capacity Market Changes in PJM.In the wake of the January 2014 Polar Vortex that blanketed much of the Eastern and Midwestern United States, it became clear that while a major outage event was narrowly avoided, resources in PJM were not providing the level of reliability expected by customers. To address this disconnect, on December 12, 2014, PJM filed at FERC a proposal to make significant changes to its current capacity market construct, the Reliability Pricing Model (RPM). PJM’s proposed changes generally seek to improve resource performance and reliability largely by limiting the excuses for non-performance and by increasing the penalties for performance failures. To cover capital and other costs and risks that suppliers would incur to meet these higher reliability standards, suppliers would be allowed to include adders for such costs as well as risk premiums in their capacity market offers. While offers are expected to put upward pressure on capacity clearing prices, operational improvements made as a result of PJM’s proposal are expected to improve reliability, to reduce energy production costs as a result of more efficient operations and to reduce the need for out of market energy payments to suppliers. Exelon participated actively in PJM’s stakeholder processthrough which PJM developed the proposal and is also actively participating in the FERC proceedingincluding filing comments. PJM asked for a FERC order approving the proposal by April 1, 2015 so PJM can implement the proposal prior to its next capacity auction in May 2015. However, it is not clear when or how the FERC will respond to PJM’s proposal or, if it responds within PJM’s timeframe, whether FERC will require changes.

 

Subsidized Generation.The rate of expansion of subsidized low carbongeneration, including low-carbon generation such as wind and solar energy, in the markets in which Generation’s output is sold can negatively impact wholesale power prices, and in turn, Generation’s results of operations.

Various states have implementedattempted to implement or proposedpropose legislation, regulations or other policies to subsidize new generation development which thereby wouldmay result in artificially depressdepressed wholesale energy and capacity prices. For example, the New Jersey legislature enacted in to law in January 2011, the Long Term Capacity Pilot Program Act (LCAPP). LCAPP provides eligible generators with 15-year fixed contracts for the sale of capacity in the PJM capacity market. Under LCAPP, the local utilities in New Jersey are required to pay (or receive) the difference between the price eligible generators receive in the capacity market and the price guaranteed under the 15-year contract. New Jersey ultimately selected three proposals to participate in LCAPP and build new generation in the state. In addition, on April 12, 2012, the MDPSC issued an order directing the Maryland electric utilities to enter into a 20-year contract for differences (CfD) with CPV Maryland, LLC (CPV), under which CPV will construct an approximately 700 MW combined cycle gas turbine in Waldorf, Maryland, that it projected will be in commercial operation by June 1, 2015. CPV has subsequently sought to extend that date. The CfD mandatesmandated that utilities (including BGE) pay (or receive) the difference between CPV’s contract price and the revenues it receives for capacity and energy from clearing the unit in the PJM capacity market.

 

Similarly, in January 2011, New Jersey passed legislation that provides guaranteed cost recovery through a CfD for the development of up to 2,000 MWs of new base load or mid-merit generation, so long as it clears in PJM’s capacity market. Three generation developers were chosen for the New Jersey CfD, for which contracts were executed in 2011 by the state’s utilities under protest. Similarly, in Illinois, legislation has been debated for over four years that passed in the Senate and is currently being considered in the House which would require consumers to subsidize the development of an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle plant by purchasing its electricity through 30 year power purchase agreements at prices significantly above market prices. A new version was recently introduced in the current General Assembly but its prospects are unclear at this time.

Exelon and others filed a complaint in federal district court challenginghave challenged the constitutionality and other aspects of the New Jersey legislation. Similarly,legislation and the actions taken by the MDPCS in state and federal courts. Ultimately, the Exelon parties prevailed in obtaining orders from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and others are also challenging the selectionU.S. Court of Appeals for the three generation developers inFourth Circuit effectively undoing the actions taken by the New Jersey state court proceedingslegislature and the MDPSC actions in Maryland state court.respectively. The matter has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and while the Court of Appeals decisions are helpful, there remains risk the Supreme Court will overrule the lower Courts.

 

As required under their CfDs, two ofcontracts, generator developers who were selected in the New Jersey generator developers and one in Maryland programs (including CPV) offered and cleared in PJM’s capacity market auctionauctions held in May 2012. Given2012, 2013, and 2014. In addition, CPV has announced its intention to move forward with construction of its New Jersey and Maryland plants, with or without the challenged state subsidy. Nonetheless to the extent that the state-required customer subsidy providedsubsidies are included under their respective CfDs,contracts, Exelon believes that these projects may have artificially suppressed capacity prices in PJM in this auctionthese auctions and may continue to do so in future auctions to the detriment of Exelon’s market driven position. PJM’s capacity market rules include a Minimum Offer Pricing Rule (MOPR) that is intended to preclude sellers from artificially suppressingWhile the competitive price signals for generation capacity. However, Exelon does not believe that the existing MOPR worked effectively with respect to the abovementioned generator developers. Accordingly, Exelon worked with other market stakeholders, PJMcourt decisions in New Jersey and PJM’s independent market monitor to develop a new MOPR that would more effectively preclude such artificial price suppression,

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and PJM, after extensive stakeholder consideration, filed its new MOPR seeking FERC approval in December, 2012. On February 5, 2013, the FERC issued a letter finding that PJM’s new MOPR filing is deficient and requested PJM provide additional information on several aspects of PJM’s MOPR proposal. PJM has 30 days to respond, and a FERC decision is expected within 60 days thereafter. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details of PJM’s MOPR.

AMaryland are positive developments, continuation of these state efforts, if successful and unabated by an effective MOPR,minimum offer price rule (MOPR) for future capacity auctions, could continue to result in artificially depressed wholesale capacity and/or energy prices. Other states could seek to establish similar programs, which could substantially impairimpact Exelon’s market driven position and could have a materialsignificant effect on Exelon’s financial results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Exelon continues to monitor developments and participate in stakeholder and other processes to ensure that similar state subsidies are not developed. In addition, Exelon remains active in advocating for competitive markets, while opposing policies that require taxpayers and/ or consumers to subsidize or give preferential treatment to specific generation providers or technologies, or that would threaten the reliability and value of the integrated electricity grid.

 

Energy Demand.The continued sluggish economy in the United States has led to a decline in demand for electricity. ComEd is projecting load volumes to remain essentially flat in 2013 compared to 2012, while PECO and BGE are projecting a decline of 0.5% and 2.0%, respectively, in 2013 compared to 2012. The projected declines at PECO and BGE are a result of energy efficiency initiatives, the additional day in 2012 for the leap year and weak economic conditions in their service territories. The demand for electricity has also declined due to significantly milder than normal weather in 2012 and 2011. In addition, energy efficiency and demand response programs will result in decreased demand for energy. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion ofadditional information on the Maryland Order.

Energy Demand. Modest economic growth partially offset by energy efficiency initiatives is resulting in positive growth for electricity for ComEd and demand response programs.PECO, and no projected growth for electricity for BGE. ComEd, PECO and BGE are projecting load volumes to increase by 0.4%, 0.8% and (0.2)%, respectively, in 2015 compared 2014.

 

Retail Competition.Generation’s retail business competesoperations compete for customers in a competitive environment, which impactsaffect the margins that Generation can earn and the volumes that it is able to

serve. Recently, sustained lowThe market experienced high price volatility in the first quarter of 2014 which contributed to bankruptcies and consolidations within the industry during the year. However, forward natural gas and power prices are expected to remain low and low market volatility have causedthus we expect retail competitors to aggressively pursuestay aggressive in their pursuit of market share, and that wholesale generators (including Generation) will continue to use thetheir retail channeloperations to hedge generation output. These factors have negatively impacted overall gross margins and profitability in Generation’s business.

 

Strategic Policy Alignment

 

Exelon routinely reviews its hedging policy, dividend policies,policy, operating and capital costs, capital spending plans, strength of its balance sheet and credit metrics, and sufficiency of its liquidity position, by performing various stress tests with differing variables, such as commodity price movements, increases in margin-related transactions, changes in hedging practices, and the impacts of hypothetical credit downgrades.

 

Exelon’s Boardboard of Directorsdirectors declared the second quarter 2014 dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock. The second quarter dividend was paid on June 10, 2014 to shareholders of record on May 16, 2014. All future quarterly dividends require approval by Exelon’s board of directors.

Exelon’s board of directors declared the third quarter 2014 dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock. The third quarter dividend was paid on September 10, 2014 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2014.

Exelon’s board of directors declared the fourth quarter 2014 dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock. The fourth quarter dividend was paid on December 10, 2014 to shareholders of record on November 14, 2014.

Exelon’s board of directors declared the first quarter 20132015 dividend of $0.525$0.31 per share and in response to low forward prices and weaker financial expectations, among other factors,on Exelon’s Board of Directors approved a revised dividend policy going forward.common stock. The first quarter dividend is payablewill be paid on March 8, 201310, 2015, to shareholders of record on February 19, 2013. The first quarter dividend is based on Exelon’s previous policy13, 2015.

Exelon and Generation evaluate the economic viability of $2.10 per shareeach of their generating units on an annualized basis, whileongoing basis. Decisions regarding the new dividend policy contemplates a regular $0.31 per share quarterly dividend beginning infuture of economically challenged generating assets will be based primarily on the second quartereconomics of 2013 (or $1.24 per share on an annualized basis). Consistent with past practice, all future quarterly dividends will require approval by Exelon’s Board of Directors.

If recent power price volatility and demand trends continue, they could adversely affect the Registrants’ ability to fund other discretionary uses of cash such as growth projects and dividends. In addition, economic conditions may no longer support the continued operation of certain generating facilities, whichthe individual plants. If Exelon and Generation do not see a path to sustainable profitability in any of their plants, Exelon and Generation will take steps to retire those plants to avoid sustained losses. Retirement of plants could adverselymaterially affect Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows through, increased depreciation rates,among other things, potential impairment charges, accelerated depreciation and accelerated future decommissioning costs.

expenses over the plants remaining useful lives, and ongoing reductions to operating revenues, operating and maintenance expenses, and capital expenditures.

 

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Hedging Strategy

 

Exelon’s policy to hedge commodity risk on a ratable basis over three-year periods is intended to reduce the financial impact of market price volatility. Generation is exposed to commodity price risk associated with the unhedged portion of its electricity portfolio. Generation enters into non-derivative and derivative contracts, including financially-settled swaps, futures contracts and swap options, and physical options and physical forward contracts, all with credit-approved counterparties, to hedge this anticipated exposure. Generation has hedges in place that significantly mitigate this risk for 20132014 and 2014.2015. This strategy has not changed as a result of recent and pending asset divestitures. However, Generation is exposed to relatively greater commodity price risk in the subsequent years with respect to which a larger portion of its electricity portfolio is currently unhedged. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the percentage of

expected generation hedged for the major reportable segments was 94%-97%93%-96%, 62%-65%61%-64% and 27%-30%31%-34% for 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, and 2015,2017 respectively. The percentage of expected generation hedged is the amount of equivalent sales divided by the expected generation.generation (which reflects the divestiture impact of Quail Run). Expected generation representsis the amountvolume of energy estimated to be generated or purchased throughthat best represents our commodity position in energy markets from owned or contracted capacity.for capacity based upon a simulated dispatch model that makes assumptions regarding future market conditions, which are calibrated to market quotes for power, fuel, load following products, and options. Equivalent sales represent all hedging products, which include economic hedgessuch as wholesale and certain non-derivative contracts includingretail sales to ComEd, PECOof power, options and BGE to serve their retail load.swaps. Generation has been and will continue to be proactive in using hedging strategies to mitigate commodity price risk in subsequent years as well. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisition and Dispositions for more detail regarding the divestitures.

 

Generation procures coal, oil and natural gas through long-term and short-term contracts and spot-market purchases. Nuclear fuel is obtained predominantly through long-term uranium concentrate supply contracts, contracted conversion services, contracted enrichment services and contracted fuel fabrication services. The supply markets for uranium concentrates and certain nuclear fuel services, coal, oil and natural gas are subject to price fluctuations and availability restrictions. Supply market conditions may make Generation’s procurement contracts subject to credit risk related to the potential non-performance of counterparties to deliver the contracted commodity or service at the contracted prices. Approximately 60%50% of Generation’s uranium concentrate requirements from 20132015 through 20172019 are supplied by three producers. In the event of non-performance by these or other suppliers, Generation believes that replacement uranium concentrates can be obtained, although at prices that may be unfavorable when compared to the prices under the current supply agreements. Non-performance by these counterparties could have a material adverse impact on Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

ComEd, PECO and BGE mitigate exposure as a result of thecommodity price risk through regulatory mechanisms that allow them to recover procurement costs from retail customers.

 

New Growth Opportunities

 

Nuclear Uprate Program.GenerationWith an emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, Exelon is engagedcurrently pursuing growth in individual projects as partboth the utility and competitive energy businesses. Identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends and technologies, Exelon plans to invest in new innovative technologies to compete with a new breed of a planned power uprate program across its nuclear fleet. Using provenenergy players, leverage new technologies the projects take advantage ofto create new productionor expand existing businesses, and measurement technologies, new materialsimprove productivity and application of expertise gained from a half-century of nuclear power operations. The uprates are being undertaken pursuant to an organized, strategically sequenced implementation plan. The implementation effort includes a periodic review and refinement of the plan in light of changing market conditions. Decisions to implement uprates at particular nuclear plants, the amount of expenditures to implement the plan, and the actual MWs of additional capacity attributable to the uprate program will be determined on a project-by-project basis in accordanceefficiencies within our existing businesses. Management continually evaluates growth opportunities aligned with Exelon’s normal project evaluation standardsbusinesses, assets and ultimately will depend on market conditions, economic and policy considerations, and other factors.markets, leveraging Exelon’s expertise in those areas.

Competitive Energy Businesses

 

Based on recent reviews,Generation continues to pursue growth in its existing businesses and markets and further diversification across the competitive energy value chain.

Leveraging its competencies,

Generation’s 2014 acquisition of Integrys allows Generation to expand its retail footprint further in an industry sector that continues to mature and consolidate and provides hedging and diversification benefits to its existing portfolio.

Generation continues to pursue investment opportunities in renewables, in its nuclear uprate implementation plan was adjusted during 2012, primarily as a resultprogram and in the development of market conditions, including low natural gas prices andgeneration plants that is supported by the continued sluggish economy, resultingtrend of increasing natural gas supply.

Investing in business diversification to position the company for the future,

Generation has launched a business in competitive distributed generation that capitalizes on the deferral or cancellation of certain projects. In addition,push toward a decentralized system.

Generation is also making investments across the ability to implement several projects requires the successful resolution of various technical matters. The resolution of these matters may further affect the timing and amountnatural gas value chain throughout North America, focusing initially on expansion of the power increases associated

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with the power uprate initiative. Following these reviews, any projects that may be undertaken are expected to be completed by the end of 2021,existing Upstream and may result in between 1,125 and 1,200 MWs of additional capacity at an overnight cost of approximately $3.4 billion in 2013 dollars. Overnight costs do not include financing costs or cost escalation.

Approximately 75% of the planned uprate MWs projects are either complete and in service or in the installation or design and engineering phases across seven nuclear stations including Limerick and Peach Bottom in Pennsylvania and Byron, Braidwood, Dresden, LaSalle and Quad Cities in Illinois. The remaining 25% of uprate MWs, if and when completed, would come from an extended power uprate project at Limerick currently scheduled to begin in 2017. From the program announcement in 2008 through December 31, 2012, Generation has placed in service 310 MWs of nuclear generation through the uprate program at a cost of approximately $810 million, which has been capitalized to property, plant and equipment on Exelon’s and Generation’s consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2012, an additional approximate $310 million has been capitalized to construction work in progress (CWIP) within property, plant and equipment on Exelon’s and Generation’s consolidated balance sheets, of which approximately $200 million (202 MWs) relates to projects currently in the installation phase. The remaining $110 million (346 MWs) in CWIP relates to projects currently in the design and engineering phase that continue to be evaluated in accordance with Exelon’s normal project evaluation standards. The completion of those projects in the design and engineering phase will ultimately depend on market conditions, economic and policy considerations, and other factors. As of December 31, 2012, Generation believes it is more likely than not that all projects in CWIP will ultimately be placed in service. If a project in the design and engineering phase is expected to not be completedwholesale gas businesses, as planned, previously capitalized costs would be reversed through earningswell as a charge to operating and maintenance expense.entry into liquefied natural gas.

 

Generation Renewable Development.On September 30, 2011, Exelon announced the completion of its acquisition of all of the interests in Antelope Valley, a 230-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project under development in northern Los Angeles County, California, from First Solar, Inc., which developed and will build, operate, and maintain the project. The first portion of the project began operations in December 2012, with additional blocks to come online and an expectation of full commercial operation by the end of the third quarter of 2013. The acquisition supports the Exelon commitment to renewable energy as part of Exelon 2020. The project has a 25-year PPA, approved by the CPUC, with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for the full output of the plant. Upon completion, the facility will add 230 MWs to Generation’s renewable generation fleet. Total costs for the facility are expected to be approximately $1.3 billion. Total costs incurred through December 31, 2012 were $679 million. Additionally, Generation constructed and placed into service six wind facilities in 2012, resulting in approximately 400 MWs of additional renewable generation. Total costs for the facilities were approximately $700 million. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.Regulated Energy Businesses

 

Transmission Development Project.ExelonThe proposed acquisition of PHI provides an opportunity to accelerate Exelon’s regulated growth and AEP Transmission Holding Company, LLC (AEP) are working collaboratively to develop an extra high-voltage transmission project from the western Ohio border through Indiana to the northern portion of Illinois. Referred to as the Reliability Interregional Transmission Extension (RITE) Line project, the project is expected to strengthen the high-voltage transmission systemprovide stable cash flows, earnings accretion, and improve overall system reliability. RITELine Illinois, LLC (RITELine Illinois)dividend stability. Additionally, ComEd, PECO and RITELine Indiana, LLC (RITELine Indiana) have been formed as project companies to develop and own the project. RITELine Illinois will own the transmission assets locatedBGE anticipate making significant future investments in Illinois and is owned 75% by ComEd and 25% by RITELine Transmission Development Company, LLC (RTD). RITELine Indiana will own the transmission assets located in Indiana and is owned by AEP (75%) and RTD (25%). Exelon Transmission Company, LLC and AEP each own 50% of RTD. The total cost of the RITE Line project is expected to be approximately $1.6 billion, with the Illinois portion of the line expected to cost approximately $1.2 billion. The ultimate cost of the line is dependent on a

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number of factors,infrastructure modernization, including RTO requirements, state siting requirements, routing of the line, and equipment and commodity costs. Exelon and AEP are pursuing the project for inclusion in PJM’s RTEP under yet-to-be finalized planning criteria. The current estimated in-service date is 2019.

On July 18, 2011, RITELine Illinois and RITELine Indiana filed at FERC for incentive rates and a formula rate for the RITE Line project. On October 14, 2011, FERC issued an order on the incentive and formula rate filing. The order grants a base rate of return on common equity of 9.9%, plus a 50 basis point adder for the project being in a RTO and a 100 basis point adder for the risks and challenges of the project, resulting in a total rate of return on common equity of 11.4%. The order grants a hypothetical capital structure of 45% debt and 55% equity until any part of the project enters commercial operations. The order also grants 100% recovery for construction work in progress, 100% recovery for abandonment, if the line is abandoned through no fault of the RITELine developers, and the ability to treat pre-construction costs as a regulatory asset. All incentives, including the abandonment incentive, are contingent on inclusion of the project in the PJM RTEP. The RITELine companies filed for rehearing on several rate of return on common equity issues and argued that the right to collect abandoned costs should not be subject to the project being included in the RTEP. The RITELine companies also made a compliance filing as called for in the October 14, 2011 Order. FERC accepted this filing on March 16, 2012.

Smart Meter and Smart Grid Initiatives.

ComEd’s Smart Meter and Smart Grid Investments. On December 5, 2012, the ICC approved ComEd’s revised AMI Deployment Plan which includes the planned installation of 4 million electric smart meters. ComEd plans to invest approximately $1.3 billion on smart meters and smart grid under EIMA, including $1.0 billion through the AMI Deployment Plan.

PECO’s Smart Meter and Smart Grid Investments. In 2010, the PAPUC approved PECO’s Smart Meter Procurement and Installation Plan, under which PECO will install more than 1.6 million smart meters. PECO plans to spend up to a total of $595 million and $120 million on its smart meter and smart grid infrastructure respectively, before consideringinitiatives, storm hardening, and advanced reliability technologies. Upon obtaining various approvals, ComEd also plans to invest approximately $280 million to construct the $200 million SGIG.

Grand Prairie Gateway Transmission Line in Illinois alleviating identified congestion and enhancing reliability. ComEd, PECO and BGE Smart Grid Initiative. In August 2010,invest in rate base where it provides a net benefit to customers and the MDPSC approved a comprehensive smart grid initiative for BGE which includescommunity by increasing reliability and the planned installation of 2 million electricservice experience or otherwise meeting customer needs. These investments are made prudently and gas smart meters at an expected totalthe lowest reasonable cost of approximately $480 million, before considering the $200 million SGIG for smart grid and other related initiatives.to customers.

 

See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the utility infrastructure projects.Smart Meter and Smart Grid Initiatives.

 

Liquidity

 

ExelonEach of the Registrants annually evaluates its financing plan, dividend practices and credit line sizing, focusing on maintaining its investment grade ratingratings while meeting its cash needs to fund capital requirements, retire debt, pay dividends, fund pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB obligations and invest in new and existing ventures. A broad spectrum of financing alternatives beyond the core financing options can be used to meet its needs and fund growth including monetizing assets in the portfolio via project financing, asset sales, and the use of other financing structures (e.g., joint ventures, minority partners, etc.). The Registrants expect cash flows to be sufficient to meet operating expenses, financing costs and capital expenditure requirements.

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE have unsecured syndicated revolving credit facilities with aggregate bank commitments of $0.5 billion, $5.3 billion, $1.0 billion, $0.6 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively. Generation also has a bilateral credit facilityfacilities with aggregate maximum availability of $0.3$0.5 billion.

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On January 23, 2013, Generation entered into a two year $75 million bilateral letter of credit facility with a bank. This facility will solely be utilized by Generation to issue letters of credit. See Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information.Resources—Credit Matters—Exelon Credit Facilities below.

 

Exposure to Worldwide Financial Markets. Exelon has exposure to worldwide financial markets. The ongoingmarkets including European debt crisis has contributed to the instability in global credit markets. Further disruptionsbanks. Disruptions in the European markets could reduce or restrict the Registrants’ ability to secure sufficient liquidity or secure liquidity at reasonable terms. As of December 31, 2012,2014, approximately 31%29%, or $2.5 billion, of the Registrants’ aggregate total commitments were with European banks.banks, excluding the unsecured bridge facility to provide financing for the proposed PHI acquisition. The credit facilities include $8.3$8.5 billion in aggregate total commitments of which $6.5$7.3 billion was available as of December 31, 2012.2014, due to outstanding letters of credit. There were no borrowings under the Registrants’ credit facilities as of December 31, 2012.2014. See Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the credit facilities.

Tax Matters

 

Exelon has exposure related to various uncertain tax positions which Exelon manages through planning and implementation of tax planning strategies. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Environmental Legislative and Regulatory Developments.

 

Exelon supports the promulgation of certain environmental regulations by the U.S. EPA, including air, water and waste controls for electric generating units. See discussion below for further details. The air and waste regulations will have a disproportionate adverse impact on fossil-fuel power plants, requiring significant expenditures of capital and variable operating and maintenance expense, and will likely result in the retirement of older, marginal facilities. Due to their low emission generation portfolio,portfolios, Generation and CENG will not be significantly directly affected by these regulations, representing a competitive advantage relative to electric generators that are more reliant on fossil-fuel plants. Various bills have been introduced in the U.S. Congress that would prohibit or impede the U.S. EPA’s rulemaking efforts. The timing of the consideration of such legislation is unknown.

 

Air Quality. In recent years, the U.S. EPA has been implementing a series of increasingly stringent regulations under the Clean Air Act relating to NAAQS for conventional air pollutants (e.g., NOx, SO2NOx, SO2 and particulate matter) as well as stricter technology requirements to control HAPs (e.g., acid gases, mercury and other heavy metals) from electric generation units. The U.S. EPA continues to review and update its NAAQS with a tightened particulate matter NAAQS issued in December 2012 and a review of the current 2008tightened ozone NAAQS, that is expected to resultbe finalized in a final revised ozone NAAQS sometimelate 2015, proposed for public comment in December 2014. These recently finalized or proposed updates will potentially result in more stringent emissions limits on fossil-fuel electric generating stations. There continues to be opposition among fossil-fuel generation owners to the potential stringency and timing of these air regulations.

 

In July 2011, the U.S. EPA published CSAPR and in June 2012, it issued final technical corrections. CSAPR requiredrequires 28 upwind states in the eastern half of the United States to significantly improve air quality by reducing power plant emissions that cross state lines and contribute to ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution in downwind states. On August 21, 2012, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court held that the U.S. EPA had exceeded its authority in certain material aspects with respect to CSAPR and vacated the rule and remanded it to the U.S. EPA for further rulemaking consistent with its decision. The Court also ordered that CAIR remain in effect pending finalization of CSAPR on remand. UntilNumerous entities challenged the CSAPR in the D.C. Circuit Court. On August 21, 2012, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals held that the U.S. EPA re-issues CSAPR, Exelon cannot determine the impactshas exceeded its authority in certain material aspects of the CSAPR and vacated the rule including anyand remanded it to the U.S. EPA for further rulemaking consistent with its decision. On April 29, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the D.C. Circuit Court decision and upheld CSAPR, and remanded the case to the D.C. Circuit Court to resolve the remaining implementation issues On November 21, 2014, the U.S. EPA issued an Interim Final Rule in which the Agency announced that would impact power prices.

it was tolling the effective dates for the CSAPR. The first phase of the CSAPR program started on January 1, 2015, with the second phase starting January 1, 2017. Also released on November 21, 2014, was a Notice of Data Availability under which the Agency proposed CSAPR allowance allocations to generating units for the first five years of the program, 2015-2020; these were identical to those previously identified in prior final rules related to the CSAPR.

 

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On December 16, 2011, the U.S. EPA signed a final rule to reduce emissions of toxic air pollutants from power plants and signed revisions to the NSPS for electric generating units. The final rule, known as MATS, requires coal-fired electric generation plants to achieve high removal rates of mercury, acid gases and other metals. To achieve these standards, coal units with no pollution control equipment installed (uncontrolled coal units) will have to make capital investments and incur higher operating expenses. It is expected that owners of smaller, older, uncontrolled coal units will retire the units rather than make these investments. Coal units with existing controls that do not meet the MATS rule may

need to upgrade existing controls or add new controls to comply. Owners of oil units not currently meeting the proposed emission standards may choose to convert the units to light oils or natural gas, install control technologies, or retire the units. The MATS rule requires generating stations to meet the new standards three years after the rule takes effect, April 16, 2015, with specific guidelines for an additional one or two years in limited cases. Numerous entities have challenged MATS in the D.C. Circuit Court, and Exelon has been granted permission by the Court to interveneintervened in support of the rule. A decisionOn April 15, 2014, the D.C. Circuit Court issued an opinion upholding MATS in its entirety.

In November 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for review of the MATS Rule filed by 20 states and a coalition of coal-fired electric generators. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will review a single, yet critical, aspect of the MATS Rule—whether the U.S. EPA properly considered compliance costs (e.g., pollution control capital expenditures and on-going operations and maintenance expense) in determining whether it is appropriate to regulate hazardous air pollutants emitted by electric utilities. If the Court finds that the U.S. EPA acted unreasonably, then implementation of the rule would be delayed until the U.S. EPA corrects any deficiencies. It is expectedlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will issue a decision sometime in 2013. The outcome2015. Exelon has been participating in the case as an intervenor in support of the appeal, and its impact on power plant operators’ investment and retirement decisions, is uncertain.rule.

 

The U.S. EPA continued its regular, periodic review of the NAAQS standards. On November 25, 2014, the Agency proposed, for public comment, the establishment of a revised primary ozone standard in the range of 65-70 parts per billion (ppb) 8-hour average, a reduction from the 2008 ozone standard level of 75 ppb 8-hour average standard. The Agency is also requesting public comment on levels as low as 60 ppb 8-hour average. In its proposal, the Agency is also proposing to extend the “ozone season” on a state-by-state basis from its current May-September five-month period to include months before, and after, the traditional ozone season, depending on air quality monitoring data. Most CSAPR states are proposed to be subjected to a March to October “ozone season.” In its proposed rule, the Agency also elected to set the secondary standard at the same level and form as the primary standard. The Agency is expected to issue its final ozone NAAQS revision in October 2015. In December 2012, the U.S. EPA issued its final revisions to the Agency’s particulate matter (PM) NAAQS. In its final rule, the U.S. EPA lowered the annual PM2.5 standard, but declined to issue a new secondary NAAQS to improve urban visibility. The U.S. EPA indicated in its final rule that by 2020 it expects most areas of the country will be in attainment of the new PM2.5 NAAQS based on currently expected regulations, such as the MATS regulation.

In addition to these NAAQS, the U.S. EPA also finalized nonattainment designations for certain areas in the United States for the 2010 one-hour SO2 standard on August 5, 2013, and indicated that additional nonattainment areas will be designated in a future rulemaking. U.S. EPA will require states to submit state implementation plans (SIPs) for nonattainment areas by March 25, 2015. With regard to Texas and Maryland, no nonattainment areas were identified in EPA’s final designation rule. With regard to Illinois and Pennsylvania, several counties, or portions of counties, in each state were identified as nonattainment. Since the 2010 one-hour SO2 standard was finalized, EPA has issued a series of guidance documents, and proposed a Data Requirement Rule that will be finalized in the summer of 2015 related to requirements for states related to the application of air quality monitoring and modeling in state implementation plans. Nonattainment county compliance with the one-hour SO2 standard is required by March 25, 2018. While significant SO2 reductions will occur as a result of MATS compliance in 2015, Exelon is unable to predict the requirements of pending states’ SIPs to further reduce SO2 emissions in support of attainment of the one hour SO2 standard.

The cumulative impact of these air regulations could be to require fossil fuel-fired power plant operators to expend significant capital to install pollution control technologies, including wet flue gas desulfurization technology for SO2SO2 and acid gases, and selective catalytic reduction technology for NOx. Exelon, along with the other co-owners of Conemaugh Generating Station are moving forward with plans to improve the existing scrubbers and install Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) controls to meet the mercury removal requirements of MATS by January 1, 2015. NOx.

In addition, Keystone already has SCRas of December 31, 2014, Exelon had a $361 million net investment in coal-fired plants in Georgia subject to long-term leases extending through 2028 and Flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) controls2030. While Exelon currently estimates the value of these plants at the end of the lease term will be in place.excess of the recorded residual lease values, after the impairments recorded in the second quarter of 2013 and 2014, final applications of the CSAPR and MATS regulations could negatively impact the end-of-lease term values of these assets, which could result in a future impairment loss that could be material.

 

On January 15, 2013, EPA issued a final rule for New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)NSPS and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE NESHAP/NSPS). The final rule allows diesel backup generators to operate for up to 100 hours annually under certain emergency circumstances without meeting emissions limitations, but requires units that operate over 15 hours to burn low sulfur fuel and report key engine information. The final rule eliminates after May 2014 the 50 hour exemption for peak shaving and other non-emergency demand response that was included in the proposed rule and, therefore, is not expected to result in additional megawatts of demand response to be bid into the PJM capacity auction.

 

In the absence of Federal legislation, the U.S. EPA is also moving forward with the regulation of GHG emissions under the Clean Air Act, including permitting requirementsAct. On June 25, 2013, President Obama announced “The President’s Climate Action Plan,” a summary of executive branch actions intended to: reduce carbon emissions; prepare the United States for the impacts of climate change; and lead international efforts to combat global climate change and prepare for its impacts. Concurrent with the announcement of the Administration’s plan, the President also issued a Memorandum for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that focused on power generation sector carbon reductions under the PreventionSection 111 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) section of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V operating permit sectionsthe federal Clean Air Act. The memorandum directs the U.S. EPA Administrator to issue two sets of proposed rulemakings with regard to power plant carbon emissions under Section 111 of the Clean Air ActAct.

The U.S. EPA proposed a Section 111(b) regulation for new and modified stationary sourcesunits in September 2013 that became effective January 2, 2011. On April 13, 2012,may result in material costs of compliance for CO2 emissions for new fossil-fuel electric generating units, particularly coal-fired units. The Climate Action Plan also required the U.S. EPA published proposed regulations for NSPS for GHG emissions from new fossil-fueled power plants greater than 25 MW that would require the plants to limit CO2 emissions. Under the PSD regulations, new and modified major stationary sources could be required to install best available control technology, to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The U.S. EPA is also expected to establish in 2013propose by June 2014 GHG emission regulations for existing stationary sources under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, and it is not yet known whatto issue final regulations by June 2015. That proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2014. The proposed rule establishes emission reduction targets for each state and provides flexibility for each state to determine how to achieve its required reductions, including heat rate improvements at coal-fired power plants, fuel switching from coal to gas, renewable generation and new nuclear facilities, demand side energy efficiency, and the use of market-based instruments. While the nature and impact of the final regulations will be.is not yet known, to the extent that the rule results in emission reductions from fossil fuel fired plants, imposing some form of direct or indirect price of carbon in competitive electricity markets, Exelon’s overall low-carbon generation portfolio results would benefit.

 

Exelon supports comprehensive climate change legislation or regulation, including acap-and-trade program for GHG emissions, which balances the need to protect consumers, business and the economy with the urgent need to reduce national GHG emissions.

 

Water Quality. Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act requires that cooling water intake structures at electric power plants reflect the best technology available to minimize adverse environmental impacts,environmentalimpacts, and is implemented through state-level NPDES permit programs. On March 28, 2011,October 14, 2014, the U.S. EPA issuedEPA’s final Section 316(b) rule became effective. The rule requires that a proposed rule,series of studies and is required under a Settlement Agreement to issue a final rule by July 27, 2013. The proposed rule does not require closed cycle cooling (e.g., cooling towers) as the

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best technology available, and also provides some flexibility in the use of cost-benefit considerations and site-specific factors. The proposed rule affords the state permitting agency wide discretionanalyses be performed at each facility to determine the best technology available, which, depending on the site characteristics, could include closed cycle cooling, advanced screen technology at the intake, or retentionfollowed by an implementation period. The timing of the various requirements for each facility is related to the status of its current technology.NPDES permit and the subsequent renewal period. There is no fixed compliance schedule, as this is left to the discretion of the state permitting director.

It is unknown at this time whetherUntil the compliance requirements are determined by the applicable state permitting director on a site-specific basis for each plant, the impact of compliance with the final regulations will require closed-cycle cooling. Therule is unknown. Should a state permitting director determine that a facility is required to install cooling towers to comply with the rule, that facility’s economic viability of Generation’s facilities without closed-cycle cooling water systems willwould be called into question by any requirement to construct cooling towers. Shouldquestion. However, the final rule not require the installation of cooling towers, and retain the flexibility afforded the state permitting agencies in applying a cost—benefit test and to consider site-specific factors, thelikely impact of the rule would be minimized even thoughhas been significantly decreased since the costs of compliance could be materialfinal rule does not mandate cooling towers as a national standard, and the state permitting director is required to Generation.apply a cost-benefit test and take into consideration site-specific factors.

 

Hazardous and Solid Waste. Under proposedOn December 19, 2014, the U.S. EPA rules issued on June 21, 2010,the first federal regulation for the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) would be regulated forfrom power plants, including the first time under the RCRA. The U.S. EPA is considering several options, including classification of CCR either as a hazardous or non-hazardous waste under RCRA. The EPA ruling is effective 180 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is anticipated in early 2015. Under either option, the U.S. EPA’s intentionregulation, CCR will continue to be regulated by most states subject to coordination with the federal regulations. Generation has previously recorded reserves consistent with state regulation for its owned coal ash sites, and as such, the regulation is not expected to impact Exelon’s and Generation’s financial results. Generation is evaluating what, if any, incremental costs will be incurred for coal ash disposal sites formerly owned by Generation that have not yet been closed by their current owners. At this time, however, Generation does not have sufficient information to reasonably assess the ultimate eliminationpotential likelihood or magnitude of surface impoundmentsany remediation requirements that may be asserted for these former sites under the new federal regulations. For these reasons, Generation is unable to predict whether and to what extent they may ultimately be held responsible for remediation and other costs relating to formerly owned coal ash disposal sites under the new regulations, and as a waste treatment process. For plants affected by the proposed rules, this would result in significant capital expenditures and variable operating and maintenance expenditures to convert to dry handling and disposal systems and installationno new liability has been recorded as of new waste water treatment facilities. The Generation plants that would be affected by the proposed rules are Keystone and Conemaugh in Pennsylvania which have on-site landfills that meet the requirements of Pennsylvania solid waste regulations for non-hazardous waste disposal. However, until the final rule is adopted, the impact on these facilities is unknown. The U.S. EPA has not announced a target date for finalization of the CCR rules.December 31, 2014.

 

See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail related to environmental matters, including the impact of environmental regulation.

 

Other Regulatory and Legislative Actions

 

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami andNRC Task Force Insights from the Industry’s ResponseFukushima Daiichi Accident..OnIn July 2011, an NRC Task Force formed in the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, Japan experienced a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami, that seriously damaged the nuclear units at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, which are operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Generation believes its nuclear generating facilities do not have the same operating risks as the Fukushima Daiichi plant because they meet the NRC’s requirement that specifies all plants must be able to withstand the most severe natural phenomena historically reported for each plant’s surrounding area, with a significant margin for uncertainty. In addition, Generation’s plants are not located in significant earthquake zones or in regions where tsunamis are a threat. Generation believes its nuclear generating facilities are able to shut down safely and keep the fuel cooled through multiple redundant systems specifically designed to maintain electric power when electricity is lost from the grid. Further, Generation’s nuclear generating facilities also undergo frequent scenario drills to ensure the proper function of the redundant safety protocols.

Since the events in Japan took place, Generation has continued to work with regulators and nuclear industry organizations to understand the events in Japan and apply lessons learned. Early on, the nuclear industry took a number of specific steps to respond, including actions requested by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) to perform tests that verified Generation’s emergency equipment is available and functional, conduct walk-downs on its procedures related to critical safety equipment, confirm event response procedures and readiness to protect the spent fuel pool, and verify current qualifications of operators and support staff needed to implement the procedures. Generation has been addressing additional actions requested by INPO for improving and maintaining core and spent fuel pool cooling during an extended loss of power for at least 24 hours.

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In April 2011, the NRC named six senior managers and staff to its task force for examining the agency’s regulatory requirements, programs, processes, and implementation in light of information from the Fukushima Daiichi site in Japan, following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami (Task Force). On July 12, 2011, the NRC Task Force issued a report of its review of the accident, including tiered recommendations for future regulatory action by theNRC to be taken in the near and longer term. The Task Force’s report concluded that nuclear reactorsin the United States are operating safely and do not present an imminent risk to public health andsafety. The Task Force’s report did not recommend any changes to the existing nuclear licensing process in the United States or changes in the storage of spent nuclear fuel within the plant’s spent nuclear fuel pools. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the NRC staff issued its recommendations for prioritizing and implementing the Task Force recommendations and an implementation schedule which was approved by the NRC subject to a number of conditions. The NRC staff confirmed the Task Force’s conclusions that none of the findings arising from the Task Force review presented an imminent risk to public health and safety.

In March 2012, the NRC authorized its staff to issue three immediately effectivehave issued orders toand implementation guidance for commercial reactor licensees operating in the United States for compliance no later than December 31, 2016. In summary, the orders require licensees: (1) to provide sufficient onsite portable equipment and resources to maintain or restore cooling capabilities for the containment, core, and spent fuel pool until offsite equipment is available and have offsite equipment and resources available to sustain cooling functions indefinitely; (2) to improve the venting systems with boiling water reactor Mark I or Mark II containments (or for the Mark II plants, install new systems) that help prevent or mitigate core damage in the event of a serious accident by making the systems accessible and operable in the event of a prolonged station blackout and inadequate cooling; and (3) to install instrumentation to provide a reliable indication of water level in the spent fuel pool.

Additionally, the NRC has issued a detailed information request to every operating commercial nuclear power plant in the United States. The information requested requires: (1) use of the current NRC guidanceand its staff are continuing to reevaluate current seismic and flood risk hazards against the design basis and provide a plan of actions to address vulnerabilities, including risks exceeding the design basis; (2) performance of walk downs to ensure the ability to respond to seismic and external flooding events and provide a corrective action plan to the NRC to address deficiencies; and (3) assessment of the means to provide power for communications equipment during a severe natural event and identify staffing required to implement the emergency plan for an event affecting all units with an extended loss of alternating current power and impeded access to the site. In November 2012, the NRC staff recommended to the NRC the installation of engineered containment filtered venting systems for boiling-water reactors with Mark I and Mark II containment structures. The NRC is currently reviewing the staff recommendations.

evaluate additional requirements. Generation has assessed the impacts of the Tier 1 orders and information requests and will continue monitoring the additional recommendations under review by the NRC staff, both from an operational and a financial impact standpoint. A comprehensive review of the NRC Tier 1 orders and information requests, as well as preliminary engineering assumptions and analysis, indicate that the financial impact of compliance for Generation, net of expected co-owner reimbursements, for the period from 2015 through 2019 is expected to be between approximately $325 million and $350 millionof capital (including approximately $75 million for the CENG plants) and $50$75 million of capital and operating expense respectively, from 2013 through 2017, as previously anticipated in Generation’s(including approximately $25 million for the CENG plants). As Generation completes the design and installation planning projections. In addition,for its actions, Generation will update these estimates. Further, Generation estimates incremental costs of $15 to $20 million per unit at eleventhirteen Mark I1 and II units (including two CENG units) for the installation of filteredfilters on vents, if ultimately required by the NRC. Generation’s current assessments are specific to the Tier 1 recommendations as the NRC has not taken specific action with respect to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 recommendations. Exelon and Generation are unable to conclude at this time to what extent any actions to comply with the requirements of Tier 2

and Tier 3 will impact their future financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Generation will continue to engage in nuclear industry assessments and actions and stakeholder input. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for further discussionand Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Executive Overview of the risk factors.

Exelon 2014 Form 10-K, for additional information.

 

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Financial Reform Legislation. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank(the Act) was enacted in July 2010. WhileThe part of the Act that applies to Exelon is Title VII, which is known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act is focused primarily on(Dodd-Frank). Dodd-Frank requires the regulation and oversightcreation of financial institutions, it also provides for a new regulatory regime for over-the-counter swaps (Swaps), including mandatory clearing for certain categories of Swaps, incentives to shift Swap activity to exchange trading, margin and capital requirements, and other transparency requirements.obligations designed to promote transparency. For non security-based Swaps including commodity Swaps, Dodd-Frank empowers the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to promulgate regulations implementing the law’s objectives. The primary aim of Dodd-Frank Act, however,is to regulate the key intermediaries in the Swaps market, which entities are either swap dealers (SDs), major swap participants (MSPs), and certain other financial entities, but the law also preservesapplies to a lesser degree to end-users of Swaps. On January 12, 2015, President Obama signed into law a bill that exempts from margin requirements Swaps used by end-users to hedge or mitigate commercial risk. Moreover, the CFTC’s Dodd-Frank regulations preserve the ability of end users in the energy industry to hedge their risks. In April 2012,risks using Swaps without being subject to mandatory clearing, and excepts or exempts end-users from many of the CFTC issued its rule defining swap dealers and major swap participants. Exelon has determined that it will conductother substantive regulations. Accordingly, as an end-user, Generation is conducting its commercial business in a manner that does not require registration with the CFTC as an SD or MSP. Generation does not anticipate transacting in the future in a swap dealermanner in which it would become a SD or major swap participant. Notwithstanding, thereMSP.

There are, additionalhowever, some rulemakings that have not yet been issued,finalized, including the capital and margin rules which will further define the scope of the regulations and provide clarity asfor (non-cleared) Swaps. Generation does not expect these rules to thedirectly impact its collateral requirements. However, depending on the Registrants’ business, as well as to potential new opportunities. Depending onsubstance of these final rules the Registrantsin addition to certain international regulatory requirements still under development and that are similar to Dodd-Frank, Generation’s Swap counterparties could be subject to additional and potentially significant new obligations.

The proposedcapitalization requirements. These regulations addressing collateralcould motivate the SDs and capital requirements and exchange margin cash postings, when final, could require GenerationMSPs to increase collateral requirements or cash postings in lieu of letters of credit currently issued to collateralize Swaps. Exelon had previously estimated that it could be required to make up to $1 billion of additional collateral postings under its bilateral credit lines. Given the swap dealer and the major swap participant definitions will not apply to Generation, the actual amount of collateral postings that will be required may be lower than Exelon’s previous expectations due to the following factors: (a) the majority of Generation’s physical wholesale portfolio does not meet the final CFTC Swap definition; (b) there will be minimal incremental costs associated with Generation’s positions that are currently cleared and subject to exchange margin; and (c) Generation will not be a swap dealer or major swap participant and proposed capital requirements applicable to these entities will not apply tofrom their counterparties, including Generation.

The actual level of collateral required will depend on many factors, including but not limited to market conditions, the outcome of final margin rules for Swaps, the extent of its trading activity in Swaps, and Generation’s credit ratings. Nonetheless, Generation has adequate credit facilities and flexibility in its hedging program to meet its anticipated collateral requirements estimated based on conservative assumptions.

In addition, the new regulations will impose new and ongoing compliance and infrastructure costs on Generation, which may amount to several million dollars per year.

 

Generation continues to monitor the rulemaking proceduresproceedings with respect to the capital and margin rules, but cannot predict the ultimate outcome that the financial reform legislation will have onto what extent, if any, further refinements to Dodd-Frank requirements may impact its results of operations, cash flows or financial position.position, but such impacts could be material.

ComEd, PECO and BGE could also be subject to some Dodd-Frank requirements to the extent they were to enter into Swaps. However, at this time, management of ComEd, PECO and BGE continue to expect that their companies will not be materially affected by Dodd-Frank.

 

Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act. Since 2011, ComEd’s distribution rates are established through a performance-based rate formula, pursuant to EIMA. EIMAParticipating utilities are required to file an annual update to the performance-based formula rate tariff on or before May 1, withresulting rates effective in January of the following year. This annual formula rate update is based on prior year actual costs and current year projected capital additions. The update also provides a structurereconciles any differences between the revenue requirement(s) in effect for substantial capital investment by utilities over a ten-year period to modernize Illinois’ electric utility infrastructure.the prior year and actual costs incurred for that year. In addition, as long as ComEd is subject to EIMA, ComEd will fund customer assistance programs for low-income customers, which amounts will not be recoverable through rates.

ComEd files an annual reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect in a given year to reflect the actual costs that the ICC determines are prudently and reasonably incurred for such year. Under the terms of EIMA, ComEd’s targetearned rate of return on common equity is subjectrequired to reduction ifbe within plus or minus 50 basis points (“the collar”) of the target rate of return determined as the annual average rate on 30-year treasury notes plus 580 basis points. Therefore, the collar limits favorable and unfavorable impacts of weather and load on distribution revenue. Throughout each year, ComEd does not deliverrecords regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities and corresponding increases or decreases to operating revenues for any differences between the reliabilityrevenue requirement(s) in effect and customer service benefits, as defined, it has committedComEd’s best estimate of the revenue requirement expected to be approved by the ICC for that year’s reconciliation.

Formula Rate Tariff and Annual Reconciliation. On April 16, 2014, ComEd filed its annual distribution formula rate to request a total increase to the revenue requirement of $269 million. On December 11, 2014, the ICC issued its final order which increased the revenue requirement by $232 million, reflecting an increase of $160 million for the initial revenue requirement for 2014 and an increase of $72 million related to the annual reconciliation for 2013. Approximately $23 million of the total $37 million revenue requirement disallowance is recoverable through other rider-based mechanisms. The rate increase was set using an allowed return on capital of 7.06% (inclusive of an allowed return on common equity of 9.25% for 2014 less a performance metrics penalty of 5 basis points for the 2013 reconciliation). The rates took effect in January 2015. ComEd and intervenors requested a rehearing on specific issues, which was denied by the ICC on January 28, 2015.

Grand Prairie Gateway Transmission Line.On December 2, 2013, ComEd filed a request to obtain the ICC’s approval to construct a 60-mile overhead 345kV transmission line that traverses Ogle, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage Counties in Northern Illinois. On May 28, 2014, in a separate proceeding, FERC issued an order granting ComEd’s request to include 100% of the capital costs recorded to construction work in progress during construction of the line in ComEd’s transmission rate base. If the project is cancelled or abandoned for reasons beyond ComEd’s control, FERC approved the ability for ComEd to recover 100% of its prudent costs incurred after May 21, 2014 and 50% of its costs incurred prior to May 21, 2014 in ComEd’s transmission rate base. On October 22, 2014, the ICC issued an order approving ComEd’s Grand Prairie Gateway Project over the ten-year lifeobjection of numerous landowners and the City of Elgin. Four parties filed timely applications for rehearing before the ICC. On November 25, 2014, the ICC denied the rehearing application filed by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, but granted rehearing on the application of certain landowners who requested that the ICC consider an alternate route for a three-mile segment of the investment program. Seeline in Kane County. The rehearing proceeding is currently pending and , the ICC must enter a final order on rehearing by April 24, 2015. On December 10, 2014, the ICC denied the remaining two applications for rehearing. On January 15, 2015, those two parties, the City of Elgin and the SKP landowner group and Utility Risk Management Corporation (collectively, the SKP/URMC party), each filed a Notice of Appeal with the Second District Appellate Court. On February 3, 2015, the ICC filed motions with the Second District Appellate Court seeking to extend the time for the ICC to file the record on appeal until after the ICC issues its Order onrehearing. The ICC also filed a motion to consolidate those appeals. ComEd expects to begin construction of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

line in the second quarter of 2015 with an in-service date expected in the second quarter of 2017.

 

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FERC Ameren Order.In July 2012, FERC issued an order to Ameren Corporation indicating(Ameren) finding that Ameren had improperly included acquisition premiums/goodwill in its transmission formula rate, particularly in its capital structure and in the application of AFUDC. FERC also directed Ameren to make refunds for the implied increase in rates in prior years. Ameren has filed for rehearing regardingof the July 2012 order, which was denied in June 2014. FERC order.and Ameren are in the process of determining the amount of any potential refund. ComEd believes that the FERC order authorizing its transmissionformula rate is distinguishable from the circumstances that led to the July 2012 FERC order in the Ameren case. However, if ComEd were required to exclude acquisition premiums/goodwill from its transmission formula rate, the impact could be material to ComEd’s results of operations and cash flows.

Reliability and Quality of Service Standards.During its 2011 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation:

directing the MDPSC to enact service quality and reliability regulations by July 1, 2012 relating to the delivery of electricity to retail electric customers,

increasing existing penalties for failure to meet these and other MDPSC regulations, and

directing the MDPSC to undertake certain studies addressing utility liability for certain customer damages, electric utility service restoration plans, and modifications to existing revenue decoupling mechanisms for extended service interruptions.

In May 2011, the Governor of Maryland signed this legislation into law. The related new service quality and reliability regulations became effective on May 28, 2012. These regulations could have a material impact on BGE’s financial results of operations, cash flows and financial position. BGE did seek recovery of these costs in the current base rate case filed on July 27, 2012.

2012 Maryland Electric and Gas Distribution Rate Case.On July 27, 2012, BGE filed an application for increases to its electric and gas base rates with the MDPSC. The requested rate of return on equity in the application is 10.5%. On October, 22, 2012, BGE updated its application to request an increase of $131 million and $45 million to its electric and gas base rates, respectively. The new electric and gas distribution base rates are expected to take effect in late February 2013. BGE cannot predict how much of the requested increases, if any, the MDPSC will approve.

 

FERC Order No. 1000 Compliance (ComEd, PECO and BGE).Compliance. In FERC Order No. 1000, the FERC required public utility transmission providers to enhance their transmission planning procedures and their cost allocation methods applicable to certain new regional and interregional transmission projects. As part of the changes to the transmission planning procedures, the FERC removedrequired removal from all FERC-approved tariffs and agreements of a federal right of first refusal to build certain new transmission facilities. In compliance with the regional transmission planning requirements of Order No. 1000, PJM as the transmission provider submitted a compliance filing to FERC on October 25, 2012. On the same day,

certain of the PJM transmission owners, including ComEd, PECO and BGE (collectively, the PJM Transmission Owners), submitted a filing asserting that their contractual rights embodied in the PJM governing documents continue to justify their right of first refusal to construct new reliability (and related) transmission projects and that the FERC should not be allowed to override such rights absent a showing that it is in the public interest to do so under the FERC’s “Mobile-Sierra” standard of review. This is a heightened standard of review which the PJM Transmission Owners argued could not be satisfied based on the facts applicable to them. Although this heightened standard of review should make it more difficult for theOn March 22, 2013, FERC or any third party to overrideissued an order on the PJM Transmission Owners’ right to build such transmission projects, there is risk thatCompliance Filing and the FERC will find that the heightened standardfiling of review does not apply to protect thethese PJM Transmission Owners rights and/or find(1) rejecting the arguments of those PJM Transmission Owners that whateverchanges to the PJM governing documents were entitled to review under theMobile-Sierra standard, is applied has been satisfied. Such a(2) accepting most of the PJM filing, removing theright-of-first refusal from the PJM tariffs, and (3) directing PJM to remove certain exceptions that it included in its compliance filing that FERC findingfound did not comply with Order No. 1000. FERC’s order could enable third parties to seek to build certain regional transmission projects that had previously been reserved for the PJM Transmission Owners, potentially reducing ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s financial return on new investments in energy transmission facilities. Numerous parties sought rehearing of the FERC’s March 22, 2013 order, including the PJM Transmission Owners who sought rehearing of the FERC’s rejection of their Mobile-Sierra and related arguments. PJM’s compliance filing was made on July 22, 2013. On May 15, 2014, FERC denied the rehearing requests except with respect to one issue on when PJM could consider state and local laws in evaluating projects. FERC generally accepted the July 22, 2013, Compliance Filing but required several minor additional changes. FirstEnergy and at least one other party filed an appeal of the May 15, 2014, Order upholding PJM’s right of first refusal language in the DC Circuit. Exelon has intervened in the FirstEnergy appeal. Several parties have filed requests for rehearing or clarification concerning the changes set forth in the May 15, 2014, Order. On December 18, 2014, FERC issued an order conditionally accepting part of the PJM-MISO interregional Order No. 1000 compliance filing, rejecting a MISO proposal concerning cost allocation for cross-border reliability projects and directing a further compliance filing by PJM and MISO.

 

93FERC Transmission Complaint. On February 27, 2013, consumer advocates and regulators from the District of Columbia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, and the Delaware ElectricMunicipal Cooperatives (the parties), filed a complaint at FERC against BGE and the Pepco Holdings,Inc. companies relating to their respective transmission formula rates. BGE’s formula rate includes a10.8% base rate of return on common equity (ROE) and a 50 basis point incentive for participating in PJM (the latter of which is conditioned upon crediting the first 50 basis points of any incentive ROE adders). The parties seek a reduction in the base return on equity to 8.7% and changes to the formula rate process. FERC docketed the matter and set April 3, 2013 as the deadline for interventions, protests and answers. Under FERC rules, the revenues subject to refund are limited to a fifteen month period, the earliest date from which the base ROE could be adjusted and refunds required is the date of the complaint. On March 19, 2013, BGE filed a motion to dismiss or sever the complaint.


On August 21, 2014, FERC issued an order in the BGE and PHI companies’ proceeding, which established hearing and settlement judge procedures for the complaint, and set a refund effective date of February 27, 2013. BGE, the PHI companies and the parties began settlement discussions under the guidance of a FERC administrative law judge on September 23, 2014. On November 24, 2014, the Settlement Judge informed FERC and the Chief Judge that the parties had reached an impasse and determined that a settlement was not possible. The Settlement Judge recommended termination of settlement proceedings. On November 26, 2014, the Chief Judge issued an order terminating the settlement proceeding, designating a presiding judge at the hearings and directing that an initial decision be issued by November 25, 2015.

On December 8, 2014, various state agencies in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and D.C. filed a second complaint against BGE regarding the base ROE of the transmission business seeking a

reduction from 10.8% to 8.8%. The filing of the second complaint creates a second refund window. By order issued on February 9, 2015, FERC established a hearing on the second complaint with the complainants’ requested refund effective date of December 8, 2014.

Based on the current status of the complaint filings, BGE believes it is probable that BGE’s base ROE rate will be adjusted, and that a refund to customers of transmission revenue for the two maximum fifteen month periods will be required. However, BGE is unable to estimate the most likely refund amount for either complaint at this time, and has therefore established a reserve, which is not material, representing the low end of a reasonably possible estimated range of loss. Additionally, management is unable to estimate the maximum exposure of a potential refund at this time, which may have a material impact on BGE’s results of operations and cash flows. The estimated annual ongoing reduction in revenues if FERC approved the ROEs requested by the parties in their filings is approximately $11 million. If FERC were to order a reduction of BGE’s base ROE to 8.7% as sought in the first complaint (while retaining the 50 basis points of any incentives that were credited to the base return on equity for certain new transmission investment), the result of the first fifteen month refund window would be a refund to customers of approximately $13 million. If FERC were to order a reduction in BGE’s base ROE to 8.8% as sought in the second complaint (while retaining 50 basis points of any incentives that were credited to the base return on equity for certain new transmission investment) and the refund period extended for a full fifteen months, the result would be a refund to customers of approximately $14 million. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

The Maryland Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement Program. In February 2013, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation intended to accelerate gas infrastructure replacements in Maryland by establishing a mechanism for gas companies to promptly recover reasonable and prudent costs of eligible infrastructure replacement projects separate from base rate proceedings. On May 2, 2013, the Governor of Maryland signed the legislation into law; which took effect June 1, 2013. Under the new law, following a proceeding before the MDPSC and with theMDPSC’s approval of the eligible infrastructure replacement projects along with a correspondingsurcharge, BGE could begin charging gas customers a monthly surcharge for infrastructure costs incurred after June 1, 2013. The legislation includes caps on the monthly surcharges to residential and non-residential customers, and would require an annual true-up of the surcharge revenues against actual expenditures. Investment levels in excess of the cap would be recoverable in a subsequent gas base rate proceeding at which time all costs for the infrastructure replacement projects would be rolled into gas distribution rates. Irrespective of the cap, BGE is required to file a gas rate case every five years under this legislation. On August 2, 2013, BGE filed its infrastructure replacement plan and associated surcharge. On January 29, 2014, the MDPSC issued a decision conditionally approving the first five years of BGE’s plan and surcharge. On March 26, 2014, the MDPSC approved as filed BGE’s proposed 2014 project list, tariff and associated surcharge amounts, with a surcharge that becameeffective April 1, 2014. On November 17, 2014, BGE filed a surcharge update including a true-up of costs estimates included in the 2014 surcharge, along with its 2015 project list and cost estimates to be included in the 2015 surcharge. The filing was approved with a revised surcharge effective January 1, 2015. At its December 17, 2014 weekly Administrative Meeting, the MDPSC approved BGE’s 2015 project list and the proposed surcharge for 2015. BGE will defer the difference between the surcharge revenues and program costs as a regulated asset or liability, which was immaterial to Exelon and BGE as of December 31, 2014.

In February 2014, the residential consumer advocate in Maryland filed an appeal with the Baltimore City Circuit Court to the decision issued by the MDPSC on BGE’s infrastructure replacement plan. On September 5, 2014, the Baltimore City Circuit Court affirmed the MDPSC decision on BGE’s infrastructure replacement plan and associated surcharge. On October 10, 2014, the residential

consumer advocate noticed its appeal to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals from the judgment entered by the Baltimore City Circuit Court, however, a procedural schedule for the matter has not yet been set.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that management apply accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that affect results of operations and the amounts of assets and liabilities reported in the financial statements. Management discusses these policies, estimates and assumptions with its accounting and disclosure governance committee on a regular basis and provides periodic updates on management decisions to the audit committee of the Exelon board of directors. Management believes that the areasaccounting policies described below require significant judgment in thetheir application, of accounting policy or in making estimates and assumptions that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. Additional discussion of the application of these accounting policies can be found in the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Nuclear Decommissioning Asset Retirement Obligations (Exelon and Generation)

 

Generation must make significant estimates and assumptions in accounting for its obligation to decommission its nuclear generating plants in accordance with the authoritative guidance for AROs. Generation’s ARO associated with decommissioning its nuclear units was $4.7$7.0 billion at December 31, 2012.

2014. The authoritative guidance requires that Generation estimate its obligation for the future decommissioning of its nuclear generating plants. To estimate that liability, Generation uses an internally-developed, probability-weighted, discounted cash flow model which, on a unit-by-unit basis, considers multiple outcome scenarios. The nuclear decommissioning obligation is adjusted on a regular basis due to the passage of time and revisions to the key assumptions for the expected timing or estimated amounts of the future undiscounted cash flows required to decommission the nuclear plants, based upon the methodologies and significant estimates and assumptions described as follows:

 

Decommissioning Cost Studies.Generation uses unit-by-unit decommissioning cost studies to provide a marketplace assessment of the costs and timing of decommissioning activities, which arevalidated by comparison to current decommissioning projects within its industry and other estimates. Decommissioning cost studies are updated, on a rotational basis, for each of Generation’s nuclear units at least every five years.

 

Cost Escalation Factors.Generation uses cost escalation factors to escalate the decommissioning costs from the decommissioning cost studies discussed above through the assumed decommissioning period for each of the units. Cost escalation studies, updated on an annual basis, are used to determine escalation factors, and are based on inflation indices for labor, equipment and materials, energy, LLRW disposal and other costs.

 

Probabilistic Cash Flow Models.Generation’s probabilistic cash flow models include the assignment of probabilities to various scenarios for decommissioning costs, approaches and timing on a unit-by-unit basis. Probabilities assigned to cost levels include an assessment of the likelihood of costs 20% higher (high-cost scenario) or 15% lower (low-cost scenario) than the base cost scenario. Probabilities are assigned to alternative decommissioning approaches which assess the likelihood of performing DECON (a method of decommissioning shortly after the cessation of operation in which the equipment, structures, and portions of a facility and site containing radioactive contaminants are removed and safely buried in a LLRW landfill or decontaminated to a level that permits property to be released for unrestricted use), Delayed DECON (similar to the DECON scenario but with a delay to allow for spent fuel to be removed from the site prior to onset of decommissioning activities) or SAFSTOR (a method of decommissioning in which the nuclear facility is placed and maintained in such condition that the nuclear facility can be safely stored and subsequently decontaminated to levels that permit release for unrestricted use generally within 60 years after cessation of operations)

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decommissioning. Probabilities assigned to the timing scenarios incorporate

the likelihood of continued operation through current license lives or through anticipated license renewals. Generation’s probabilistic cash flow models also include an assessment of the timing of DOE acceptance of SNF for disposal, whichdisposal. Generation assumed wouldassumes DOE will begin accepting SNF in 2025 and 2020 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.2025. The change in the SNF acceptance date was based on management’s estimates of the amount of time required for the DOE to select a site location and develop the necessary infrastructure. For more information regarding the estimated date that DOE will begin accepting SNF, see Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

License Renewals. Generation assumes a successful 20-year renewal for each of its nuclear generating station licenses, except for Oyster Creek, in determining its nuclear decommissioning ARO. See Note 19The current NRC license for Oyster Creek expires in 2029. On December 8, 2010, Exelon announced that Generation will permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019. As a result of this decision the Combined Notesexpected economic life of Oyster Creek was reduced by 10 years to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information oncorrespond to Exelon’s current best estimate as to the timing of ceasing generation operations at the Oyster Creek.Creek unit in 2019. Generation has successfully secured 20-year operating license renewal extensions for tenseventeen of its nuclear units (including the two Salem units co-owned by Generation, but operated by PSEG), and none of Generation’s applications for an operating license extension havehas been denied. For its remaining seven operating units, Generation is in various stages of the process of pursuing similar extensions on its remaining nineand has filed license renewal applications for six operating nuclear units.units and has until 2021 to seek license renewal for one operating nuclear unit. Generation’s assumption regarding license extension for ARO determination purposes is based in part on the good current physical condition and high performance of these nuclear units;units, the favorable status of the ongoing license renewal proceedings with the NRC, and the successful renewals for tenseventeen units to date. Generation estimates that the failure to obtain license renewals at any of these nuclear units (assuming all other assumptions remain constant) would increase its ARO on average approximately $250$300 million per unit as of December 31, 2012.2014. The size of the increase to the ARO for a particular nuclear unit is dependent upon the current stage in its original license term and its specific decommissioning cost estimates. If Generation does not receive license renewal on a particular unit, the increase to the ARO may be mitigated by Generation’s ability to delay ultimate decommissioning activities under a SAFSTOR method of decommissioning.

 

Discount Rates.The probability-weighted estimated future cash flows using these various scenarios are discounted using credit-adjusted, risk-free rates (CARFR) applicable to the various businesses in which each of the nuclear units originally operated. The accounting guidance required Generation to establish an ARO at fair value at the time of the initial adoption of the current accounting standard. Subsequent to the initial adoption, the ARO is adjusted for changes to estimated costs, timing of future cash flows and modifications to decommissioning assumptions, as described above.

 

Under the current accounting framework, the ARO is not required or permitted to be re-measured from period to period, for changes in the CARFR that occur in isolation. This differs from the accounting requirements for other long-dated obligations, such as pension and other post-employment benefits that are required to be re-measured as and when corresponding discount rates change. If Generation’s future nominal cash flows associated with the ARO were to be discounted at current prevailing CARFRs, the obligation would increase from approximately $4.7$7.0 billion to approximately $7.5$8.6 billion. The ultimate decommissioning obligation will be funded by the NDTs. The NDTs are recorded on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20122014 at fair value of approximately $7.2$10.5 billion and have an estimated targeted annual pre-tax return of 5.3%6.0% to 6.2%6.3%.

 

To illustrate the significant impact that changes in the CARFR, when combined with changes in projected amounts and expected timing of cash flows, can have on the valuation of the ARO: i) had Generation used the 20112013 CARFRs rather than the 20122014 CARFRs in performing its third quarter 20122014 ARO update, Generation would have reduced the ARO by approximately $50$190 million as compared to

the actual increasedecrease to the ARO of $669$125 million; and ii) if the CARFR used in performing the third quarter 20122014 ARO update (which also reflected increases in the amounts and changes to the timing of projected cash flows) was increased or decreased by 100 basis points, the ARO would have increaseddecreased by $110$230 million and $1.6 billion,increased $40 million, respectively, as compared to the actual increasedecrease of $669$125 million.

 

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ARO Sensitivities. Changes in the assumptions underlying the foregoing items could materially affect the decommissioning obligation. The impact to the ARO of a change in any one of these assumptions is highly dependent on how the other assumptions will change as well. As an example, the significant changes in the value of the ARO during 2012 were driven primarily by Generation modifying the assumed timing of the DOE acceptance of SNF for disposal from 2020 to 2025 during the third quarter 2012 annual ARO update. The modification of the assumed DOE acceptance date impacted the calculation of the ARO in isolation as follows; i) the change in the timing of DOE acceptance of SNF increased the total number of years in which decommissioning activities are estimated to occur, by five years on average, thereby increasing the total expected nominal cash flows required to decommission the units; ii) the nominal cash flows were subjected to additional escalation as a result of the extension of the decommissioning period increasing the total estimated costs required to decommission the units; and iii) the escalated cash flows were then discounted at the then current CARFRs which have dramatically decreased in 2012 given the current low interest rate environment. The change in the timing and amount of cash flows as a result of the change in the assumed DOE acceptance date in combination with the significant decrease in the 2012 CARFRs were the primary drivers of the third quarter 2012 ARO update total increase of $669 million.

 

The following table illustrates the effects of changing certain ARO assumptions, discussed above, while holding all other assumptions constant (dollars in millions):

 

Change in ARO Assumption

  Increase to
ARO at
December 31, 2012
   Increase (Decrease) to
ARO at
December 31, 2014
 

Cost escalation studies

    

Uniform increase in escalation rates of 25 basis points

  $820   $810  

Probabilistic cash flow models

    

Increase the likelihood of the high-cost scenario by 10 percentage points and decrease the likelihood of the low-cost scenario by 10 percentage points

  $250   $290  

Increase the likelihood of the DECON scenario by 10 percentage points and decrease the likelihood of the SAFSTOR scenario by 10 percentage points

  $360   $420  

Increase the likelihood of operating through current license lives by 10 percentage points and decrease the likelihood of operating through anticipated license renewals by 10 percentage points

  $490   $630  

Extend the estimated date for DOE acceptance of SNF to 2030

  $700   $230  

Extend the estimated date for DOE acceptance of SNF to 2030 coupled with an increase in discount rates of 100 basis points

  $30   $(270

Extend the estimated date for DOE acceptance of SNF to 2030 coupled with a decrease in discount rates of 100 basis points

  $1,570   $1,100  

 

For more information regarding accounting for nuclear decommissioning obligations, see Notes 1Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and 13Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Goodwill (Exelon and ComEd)

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon’s and ComEd’s carrying amount of goodwill was approximately $2.6$2.7 billion, relating to the acquisition of ComEd in 2000 as part of the PECO/Unicom Merger. Under the provisions of the authoritative guidance for goodwill, ComEd is required to perform an assessment for possible impairment of its goodwill at least annually or more frequently if an event occurs such as a significant negative regulatory outcome, or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the ComEd reporting unit below its carrying amount. Under the authoritative guidance, a reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating componentsegment (known as a component) and is the level at which goodwill is tested for impairment. In September 2011,A component of an operating segment is a reporting unit if the FASB issued authoritative guidance amending existing guidance on the annual assessment of goodwillcomponent constitutes a business for impairment. Under the revisedwhich discrete financial information is available and its operating results are regularly reviewed by segment management. ComEd has a single operating segment for its combined business. There is no level below this operating segment for which operating results are regularly reviewed by segment management. Therefore, ComEd’s operating segment is considered its only reporting unit.

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guidance, which became effective January 1, 2012, entitiesEntities assessing goodwill for impairment have the option of first performing a qualitative assessment rather than theto determine whether a quantitative assessment previously required.is necessary. In performing a qualitative assessment, entities should assess, among other things, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance, cost factors, and entity-specific events. If an entity determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount, no further testing is required. If an entity bypasses the qualitative assessment or performs the qualitative assessment, but determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative two-step, fair value basedvalue-based test is performed. The first step compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step is performed. The second step requires an allocation of fair value to the individual assets and liabilities using purchase price allocation accounting guidance in order to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recorded as a reduction to goodwill and a charge to operating expense. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires management judgment, including the identification of reporting units and determining the fair value of the reporting unit, which management estimates using a weighted combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and a market multiples analysis. Significant assumptions used in these fair value analyses include discount and growth rates, utility sector market performance and transactions, projected operating and capital cash flows for ComEd’s business and the fair value of debt. In applying the second step (if needed), management must estimate the fair value of specific assets and liabilities of the reporting unit.

ComEd performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment as of May 31, 2012, as a result of the ICC’s final Order (Order) in ComEd’s 2011 formula rate proceeding under the EIMA that reduced ComEd’s annual revenue requirement being recovered in current rates by $168 million. The first step of the interim impairment assessment comparing the estimated fair value of ComEd to its carrying value, including goodwill, indicated no impairment of goodwill; therefore, the second step was not required. Based on the results of the interim goodwill test performed as of May 31, 2012, the estimated fair value of ComEd would have needed to decrease by more than 10 percent for ComEd to fail the first step of the impairment test.

ComEd performed a qualitative assessment as of November 1, 2012, for its 2012 annual goodwill impairment assessment See Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies, Note 10—Intangible Assets and while certain factors indicated a reduction in fair value since May 31, 2012, ComEd determined its fair value was not more likely than not less than its carrying value. Therefore, ComEd did not perform a quantitative assessment.

While neither the interim nor the annual assessments indicated an impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, a change in management’s assumption regarding the outcome of the IRS challenge of Exelon’s and ComEd’s like-kind exchange income tax position, adverse regulatory actions such as early termination of EIMA or changes in significant assumptions described above could potentially result in a future impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, which could be material. ComEd will assess whether its goodwill has been impaired in the first quarter of 2013 in connection with the reassessment of the like-kind exchange position and the associated charge to ComEd’s earnings. See Notes 1, 8 and 12Note 14—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Purchase Accounting (Exelon and Generation)

 

In accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance, the purchase price of an acquired business is generally allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquired business are recorded at their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. Any unallocatedThe difference between the purchase price amount and the net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill on the balance sheet if it exceeds the estimated fair value and as a bargain purchase gain on the income statement if it is below the estimated fair value. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and

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liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment, the utilization of independent valuation experts and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the timing and amounts of future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, market prices and asset lives, among other items. The judgments made in the determination of the estimated fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the estimated useful life of each asset and the duration of each liability, can materially impact the financial statements in periods after acquisition, such as through depreciation and amortization expense. See Note 44—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Unamortized Energy Assets and Liabilities (Exelon and Generation)

 

Unamortized energy contract assets and liabilities represent the remaining unamortized balances of non-derivative energy contracts that Generation has acquired. The initial amount recorded represents the fair value of the contract at the time of acquisition, and the balance is amortized over the life of the contract in relation to the present value of the underlying cash flows. Amortization expense and income are recorded through purchased power and fuel expense or operating revenues. Refer to Note 4—Mergers, and Acquisitions, and Dispositions and Note 8—10—Intangible Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE regularly monitor and evaluate their long-lived assets and asset groups, excluding goodwill, for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. Conditions that could have an adverse impact on the cash flows and fair value of the long-lived assets areIndicators for impairment may include a deteriorating business climate, including current energy prices and market conditions, condition of the asset, specific regulatory disallowance, or plans to dispose of a long-lived asset significantly before the end of its useful life, among others. Continued declines in natural gas prices have impacted fundamental views of market power prices, which could indicate a potential impairment to the Registrants’ long-lived assets and asset groups, which are primarily made up of generating assets. The Registrants regularly monitor their long-lived assets for these circumstances to determine whether or not an impairment evaluation is required.

 

The review of long-lived assets and asset groups for impairment requires significant assumptions about operating strategies and estimates of future cash flows, which require assessments of current and projected market conditions. For the generation business, forecasting future cash flows requires assumptions regarding forecasted commodity prices for the sale of power, costs of fuel and the expected operations of assets. A variation in the assumptions used could lead to a different conclusion regarding the recoverability of an asset or asset group and, thus, could have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements. An impairment evaluation is based on an undiscounted cash flow analysis at the lowest level at which cash flows of the long-lived assets or asset groups are largely independent of other groups of assets and liabilities. For the generation business, the lowest level of independent cash flows is determined by evaluation of several factors, including the geographic dispatch of the generation units and the hedging strategies related to those units andas well as the associated intangible contract assets recorded on the balance sheet. The cash flows from the generationgenerating units are generally evaluated at a regional portfolio level with cash flows generated from Generation’sthe customer supply and risk management activities, including cash flows from contracts that are accounted for as intangible contract assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet. For ComEd, PECOIn certain cases generating assets may be evaluated on an individual basis where those assets are contracted on a long-term basis with a third party and BGE, the lowest leveloperations are independent of independent cash flows is determined by evaluation of several factors including the ratemaking jurisdiction in which they operate and the type of service or commodity provided. For ComEd, the lowest level of independent cash flows is transmission and distribution and for PECO and BGE, the lowest level of independent cash flows is transmission, distribution and gas.

other generating assets (typically contracted renewables).

 

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On a quarterly basis, Generation assesses its asset groups for indicators of impairment. If indicators are present, a recoverability test is performed. Impairment may occur whenif the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows. When the undiscounted cash flow analysis indicates a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable, the amount of the impairment loss is determined by measuring the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group over its fair value. The fair value of the long-lived asset or asset group is dependent upon a market participant’s view of the exit price of the assets. This includes significant assumptions of the estimated future cash flows generated by the assets and market discount rates. Events and circumstances frequentlyoften do not occur as expected and there will usually be differences between prospective financial information and actual results, and those differences may be material. Accordingly, to the extent that any of the information used in the fair value analysis requires adjustment,judgment, the resulting fair market value would be different. As such, the determination of fair value is driven by both internal assumptions that include significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) such as revenue and generation forecasts, projected capital, and maintenance expenditures and discount rates, as well as information from various public, financial and industry sources. An impairment determination would require the affected Registrant to reduce the value of either the long-lived asset or asset group, including any associated intangible contract assets and liabilities, andas well as current period earnings by the amount of the impairment.

 

Generation evaluates unprovednatural gas producingand oil Upstream properties at least annually to determine if they are impaired. Impairment for unprovednatural gas propertyand oil Upstream properties occurs if there are no firm plans to continue drilling, lease expiration is at risk, or historical experience necessitatesindicates a valuation allowance.decline in carrying value below fair value or the price of the underlying commodity significantly declines.

Exelon holds certain investments in coal-fired plants in Georgia and Texas subject to long-term leases. Exelon determinesThe investments are accounted for as direct financing lease investments. The investments represent the investment in these plants by incorporating an estimate of theestimated residual values of the leased assets which equates to the fixed purchase option prices established at the inceptionend of the leases.respective lease terms. On an annual basis, Exelon reviews the estimated residual values of these plants to determineits direct financing lease investments and records an impairment charge if the current estimate of their residualreview indicates an other than temporary decline in the fair value is lower than the one originally established. In determining the current estimate of the residual valuevalues below their carrying values. Exelon estimates the expectation of future market conditions, including commodity prices, is considered. If the current estimatefair value of the residual values of its direct financing lease investments under the income approach, which uses a discounted cash flow analysis, that takes into consideration significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) including the expected revenues to be generated and costs to be incurred to operate the plants over their remaining useful lives subsequent to the lease end dates. Significant assumptions used in estimating the fair value is lower thaninclude fundamental energy and capacity prices, fixed and variable costs, capital expenditure requirements, discount rates, tax rates, and the residual value established at the inceptionestimated remaining useful lives of the lease andplants. The estimated fair values also reflect the decline is considered to be other than temporary,cash flows associated with the service contracts associated with the plants given that a loss will be recognized with a corresponding reduction to the carrying amountmarket participant would take into consideration all of the investment. To date, no such losses have been recognized.terms and conditions contained in the lease agreements.

 

Generation also evaluates its equity method investments including CENG, to determine whether or not they are impaired based on whether the investment has experienced an other than temporarya decline in value.value that is not temporary in nature. Additionally, if one of Generation’s equity method investments recognizerecognizes an impairment, Generation would record its proportionate share of that impairment loss through its equity earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates. Generation would also evaluate the investment for an other than temporary decline in value at that time.

 

See Note 48—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of asset impairment evaluations made by Generation.Exelon.

 

Depreciable Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants have significant investments in electric generation assets and electric and natural gas transmission and distribution assets. Depreciation of these assets is generally provided over their estimated service lives on a straight-line basis using the composite method. The Registrants complete depreciation studies every five years, or more frequently in an event, regulation action, or change in retirement patterns indicate an update is necessary. The estimation of service lives requires management judgment regarding the period of time that the assets will be in use. As circumstances warrant, the estimated service lives are reviewed to determine if any changes are needed. Depreciation rates incorporate assumptions on interim retirements based on actual historical retirement experience. To the extent interim retirement patterns change, this could have a significant impact on the amount of depreciation expense recorded in the income statement. Changes to depreciation estimates resulting from a change in the estimated end of service lives could have a

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significant impact on the amount of depreciation expense recorded in the income statement. See Note 11—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding depreciation and estimated service lives of the property, plant and equipment of the Registrants.

 

The estimated service lives of the nuclear generating facilities are based on the estimated useful lives of the stations, which assume a 20-year license renewal extension of the operating licenses for all of Generation’s operating nuclear generating stations except for Oyster Creek. While Generation has received license renewals for certain facilities, and has applied for or expects to apply for and obtain approval of license renewals for the remaining facilities, circumstances may arise that would prevent Generation from obtaining additional license renewals. Generation also evaluates every three to five yearsannually the estimated service lives of its fossil fuel generating and renewable facilities based on feasibility assessments as well as economic and capital requirements. The estimated service lives of hydroelectric facilities are based on the

remaining useful lives of the stations, which assume a license renewal extension of the Conowingo and Muddy Run operating licenses. A change in depreciation estimates resulting from Generation’s extension or reduction of the estimated service lives could have a significant effect on Generation’s results of operations.

Generation completed a depreciation rate study during the first quarter of 2010, which resulted in the implementation of new depreciation rates effective January 1, 2010. Constellation completed a depreciation rate study during the fourth quarter of 2010, which resulted in the implementation of new depreciation rates effective during the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

ComEd is required to file a depreciation rate study at least every five years with the ICC. ComEd filedcompleted a depreciation rate study and filed the updated depreciation rates with both FERC and the ICC in January 2009, which2014. This resulted in the implementation of new depreciation rates effective January 1, 2009.first quarter 2014.

 

PECO is required to file a depreciation rate study at least every five years with the PAPUC. In April 2010, PECO filed a depreciation rate study with the PAPUC for both its electric and gas assets, which resulted in the implementation of new depreciation rates effective January 1, 2010 for electric transmission assets and January 1, 2011 for electric distribution and gas assets. PECO expects to complete an updated depreciation study in 2015 and expects this to result in new depreciation rates effective in the first quarter of 2015 for electric transmission assets and first quarter 2016 for electric distribution and gas assets.

 

The MDPSC does not mandate the frequency or timing of BGE’s depreciation studies. In December 2006,July 2014, BGE filed revised depreciation rates with the MDPSC for both its electric distribution and gas assets. Revisions to depreciation rates from this filing were finalized July 1, 2010.and effective December 15, 2014.

 

Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon sponsors defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans for substantially all Generation, ComEd, PECO, BGE and BSC employees. See Note 1416—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the accounting for the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans.

 

The measurement of the plan obligations and costs of providing benefits under Exelon’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans involves various factors, including the development of valuation assumptions and accounting policy elections. When developing the required assumptions, Exelon considers historical information as well as future expectations. The measurement of benefit obligations and costs is impactedaffected by several assumptions including the discount rate applied to benefit obligations, the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets, the anticipated rate of increase of health care costs, Exelon’s expected level of contributions to the plans, the incidence of participant mortality, the expected remaining service period of plan participants, the level of compensation and rate of compensation increases, employee age, length of service, and the long-term expected investment rate credited to employees of certain plans, among others. The assumptions are updated annually and upon any interim remeasurement of the plan obligations. The impact of assumption

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changes or experience different from that assumed on pension and other postretirement benefit obligations is recognized over time rather than immediately recognized in the income statement. Gains or losses in excess of the greater of ten percent of the projected benefit obligation or the MRV of plan assets are amortized over the expected average remaining service period of plan participants. Pension and other postretirement benefit costs attributed to the operating companies are labor costs and are ultimately allocated to projects within the operating companies, some of which are capitalized.

Pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets include equity securities, including U.S. and international securities, and fixed income securities, as well as certain alternative investment classes such as real estate, private equity and hedge funds. See Note 1416—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information on fair value measurements of pension and other postretirement plan assets, including valuation techniques and classification under the fair value hierarchy in accordance with authoritative guidance.

 

Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets.The long-term expected rate of return on plan assetsEROA assumption used in calculating pension costs was 7.50%7.00%, 8.00%7.50% and 8.50%7.50% for 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. The weighted average expected return on assetsEROA assumption used in calculating other postretirement benefit costs was 6.68%6.59%, 7.08%6.45% and 7.83%6.68% in 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. The pension trust activity is non-taxable, while other postretirement benefit trust activity is partially taxable. The current year EROA is based on asset allocations from the prior year end. In 2010, Exelon began implementation of a liability drivenliability-driven investment strategy in order to reduce the volatility of its pension assets relative to its pension liabilities. As a result of this modification, overOver time, Exelon determined that it will decreasehas decreased its equity investments and increaseincreased its investments in fixed income securities and alternative investments within the pension asset portfolio in order to achieve a balanced portfolio of liability hedging and return-generating assets. The change in the overall investment strategy would tend to lower the expected rate of return on plan assets in future years as compared to the previous strategy. See Note 1416—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding Exelon’s asset allocations. Exelon used an EROA of 7.50%7.00% and 6.45%6.46% to estimate its 20132015 pension and other postretirement benefit costs, respectively.

 

Exelon calculates the expected return on pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets by multiplying the EROA by the MRV of plan assets at the beginning of the year, taking into consideration anticipated contributions and benefit payments to be made during the year. In determining MRV, the authoritative guidance for pensions and postretirement benefits allows the use of either fair value or a calculated value that recognizes changes in fair value in a systematic and rational manner over not more than five years. For the majority of pension plan assets, Exelon uses a calculated value that adjusts for 20% of the difference between fair value and expected MRV of plan assets. Use of this calculated value approach enables less volatile expected asset returns to be recognized as a component of pension cost from year to year. For other postretirement benefit plan assets and certain pension plan assets, Exelon uses fair value to calculate the MRV.

 

Actual asset returns have an impact on the costs reported for the Exelon-sponsored pension and other postretirement benefit plans. The actual asset returns across the Registrants’ pension and other postretirement benefit plans for the year ended December 31, 20122014 were 12.8%10.93% and 12.5%5.01%, respectively, compared to an expected long-term return assumption of 7.50%7.00% and 6.68%6.59%, respectively.

 

Discount Rate.The discount rates used to determine the majority pension and other postretirement benefit obligations were 3.92%3.94% and 4.00%3.92%, respectively, at December 31, 2012.2014. The discount rates at December 31, 20122014 represent weighted-average rates for both legacy Exelon and Constellationthe majority of pension and other postretirement benefit plans. At December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, the discount rates were determined by developing a spot rate curve based on the yield to maturity of a universe of high-quality non-callable (or callable with make whole provisions) bonds with similar maturities to the related pension and other postretirement benefit obligations. The spot rates are used to discount the estimated

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distributions under the pension and other postretirement benefit plans. The discount rate is the single level rate that produces the same result as the spot rate curve. Exelon utilizes an analytical tool developed by its actuaries to determine the discount rates.

 

The discount rate assumptions used to determine the obligation at year end are used to determine the cost for the following year. Exelon will useused discount rates ofranging from 3.94% and 3.92% and 4.00% to estimate the majority its 20132015 pension and other postretirement benefit costs, respectively.

Health Care Reform Legislation.In March 2010, the Health Care Reform Acts (the Acts) were signed into law, which contain a number of provisions that impact retiree health care plans provided by employers. One such provision reduces the deductibility, for Federal income tax purposes, of retiree health care costs to the extent an employer’s postretirement health care plan receives Federal subsidies that provide retiree prescription drug benefits at least equivalent to those offered by Medicare. Although this change did not take effect immediately, the Registrants were required to recognize the full accounting impact in their financial statements in the period in which the legislation was enacted. Additionally, as a result of this deductibility change for employers and other Health Care Reform provisions that impact the federal prescription drug subsidy options provided to employers, Exelon changed the manner in which it will receive prescription drug subsidies beginning in 2013.

law. The Health Care Reform Acts include a provision that imposes an excise tax on certain high-cost plans beginning in 2018, whereby premiums paid over a prescribed threshold will be taxed at a 40% rate. Although the excise tax does not go into effect until 2018, accounting guidance requires Exelon to incorporate the estimated impact of the excise tax in its annual actuarial valuation. The application of the legislation is still unclear and Exelon continues to monitor the Department of Labor and IRS for additional guidance. Effective in 2002, Constellation amended its other postretirement benefit plans for all subsidiaries other than Nine Mile Point by capping retiree medical coverage for future retirees who were under the age of 55 on January 1, 2002 at 2002 levels. Therefore, the excise tax is not expected to have a material impact on the legacy Constellation other postretirement benefit plans. However,Although Exelon has capped the rate of claims growth for certain legacy Exelon plan participants over age 65, exposure to the excise tax remains. Certain key assumptions are required to estimate the impact of the excise tax on the other postretirement obligation for legacy Exelon plans, including projected inflation rates (based on the CPI), and whetherunder what circumstances pre- and post-65 retiree populationsbenefits can be aggregated in determining the premium values of health care benefits. Exelon reflected its best estimate of the expected impact in its annual actuarial valuation.

 

Health Care Cost Trend Rate.Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect onimpact the costs reported for Exelon’s other postretirement benefit plans.plans for participant populations with plan designs that do not have a cap on cost growth. Accounting guidance requires that annual health care cost estimates be developed using past and present health care cost trends (both for Exelon and across the broader economy), as well as expectations of health care cost escalation, changes in health care utilization and delivery patterns, technological advances and changes in the health status of plan participants. Therefore, the trend rate assumption is subject to significant uncertainty, particularly when considering potential impacts of the 2010 Health Care Reform Acts.uncertainty. Exelon assumed an initial health care cost trend rate of 6.50% at December 31, 2012,6.00% for 2014, decreasing to an ultimate health care cost trend rate of 5.00% in 2017.

 

102Mortality. The mortality assumption is composed of a base table that represents the current expectation of life expectancy of the population adjusted by an improvement scale that attempts to anticipate future improvements in life expectancy. Exelon historically used a mortality base table for its accounting valuation that is consistent with the IRS required table for funding (referred to as RP-2000) and its corresponding improvement scale. During 2014, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) issued an updated mortality table (referred to as RP-2014) and improvement scale that suggests significant mortality improvement over the prior table. Exelon has a substantial employee population that provides a credible basis for mortality evaluation. Exelon engaged its actuaries to conduct a mortality study of Exelon’s actual experience over a five year period as compared to the RP-2000 and RP-2014 tables, which resulted in a determination that the RP-2000 more closely aligns with Exelon’s actual mortality experience. The study also considered available improvement scales. Management concluded that the RP-2000 and a more recent improvement scale issued by the SOA with certain adjustments to long-term improvement rates represent its best estimate of mortality. Exelon is utilizing the Scale BB 2-Dimensional improvement scale with long-term improvements of 0.75% (as compared to the 1% incorporated in the issued table) for its mortality improvement assumption. The change in assumption resulted in increases of $361 million and $117 million in the pension and other postretirement benefits obligations, respectively and an increase in 2015 cost of $45 million and $20 million for pension and other postretirement benefits, respectively.


Sensitivity to Changes in Key Assumptions.The following tables illustrate the effects of changing certain of the actuarial assumptions discussed above, while holding all other assumptions constant (dollars in millions):

 

Actuarial Assumption

  Change in
Assumption
  Pension  Other Postretirement
Benefits
  Total 

Change in 2012 cost:

      

Discount rate(a)

  0.5%  $(61 $(26 $(87
  (0.5%)   60   29   89 

EROA

  0.5%   (66  (9  (75
  (0.5%)   66   9   75 

Health care cost trend rate

  1.00%   N/A    81   81 
  (1.00%)   N/A    (56  (56

Change in benefit obligation at
December 31, 2012:

      

Discount rate(a)

  0.5%   (987  (340  (1,327
  (0.5%)   1,094   367   1,461 

Health care cost trend rate

  1.00%   N/A    845   845 
  (1.00%)   N/A    (569  (569

Actuarial Assumption

  Change in
Assumption
  Pension   Other Postretirement
Benefits
   Total 

Change in 2014 cost:

        

Discount rate (a)

  0.5%  $(71  $(34  $(105
  (0.5)%   69     31     100  

EROA

  0.5%   (71   (12   (83
  (0.5)%   71     12     83  

Health care cost trend rate(b)

  1.00%   N/A     35     35  
  (1.00)%   N/A     (24   (24

Change in benefit obligation at December 31, 2014:

        

Discount rate (a)

  0.5%   (1,053   (245   (1,298
  (0.5)%   1,156     271     1,427  

Health care cost trend rate(b)

  1.00%   N/A     162     162  
  (1.00)%   N/A     (113   (113

 

(a)In general, the discount rate will have a larger impact on the pension and other postretirement benefit cost and obligation as the rate moves closer to 0%. Therefore, the discount rate sensitivities above cannot necessarily be extrapolated for larger increases or decreases in the discount rate. Additionally, Exelon implemented a liability-driven investment strategy for a portion of its pension asset portfolio in 2010. The sensitivities shown above do not reflect the offsetting impact that changes in discount rates may have on pension asset returns.
(b)Changes in the plan design of certain other postretirement benefit plans have resulted in reduced sensitivity to the health care cost trend rate.

 

Average Remaining Service Period.For pension benefits, Exelon amortizes its unrecognized prior service costs and certain actuarial gains and losses, as applicable, based on participants’ average remaining service periods. The average remaining service period of defined benefit pension plan participants was 11.911.8 years, 12.111.8 years and 12.411.9 years for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

For other postretirement benefits, Exelon amortizes its unrecognized prior service costs over participants’ average remaining service period to benefit eligibility age and amortizes its transition obligations and certain actuarial gains and losses over participants’ average remaining service period to expected retirement. The average remaining service period of postretirement benefit plan participants related to benefit eligibility age was 8.99.1 years, 6.68.7 years and 6.88.9 years for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. The average remaining service period of postretirement benefit plan participants related to expected retirement was 10.1 years, 8.79.8 years and 9.010.1 years for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.

 

Regulatory Accounting (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE account for their regulated electric and gas operations in accordance with the authoritative guidance for accounting for certain types of regulations, which requires Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE to reflect the effects of cost-based rate regulation in their financial statements. This guidance is applicable to entities with regulated operations that meet the following criteria: (1) rates are established or approved by a third-party regulator; (2) rates are designed to recover the entities’ cost of providing services or products; and (3) a reasonable expectation that rates are set at levels that will recover the entities costs from customers. Regulatory assets represent incurred costs that have been deferred because of their probable future recovery from customers through regulated rates. Regulatory liabilities represent (1) the excess recovery of costs or

accrued credits that have been deferred because it is probable such amounts will be returned to

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customers through future regulated rates; or (2) billings in advance of expenditures for approved regulatory programs. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE have concluded that the operations of ComEd, PECO and BGE meet the criteria to apply the authoritative guidance. If it is concluded in a future period that a separable portion of those operations no longer meets the criteria of this guidance, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE would be required to eliminate any associated regulatory assets and liabilities and the impact would be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and could be material. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding regulatory matters, including the regulatory assets and liabilities tables of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE.

 

For each regulatory jurisdiction in which they conduct business, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE assess whether the regulatory assets and liabilities continue to meet the criteria for probable future recovery or settlement at each balance sheet date and when regulatory events occur. This assessment includes consideration of recent rate orders, historical regulatory treatment for similar costs in ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s jurisdictions, and factors such as changes in applicable regulatory and political environments. Furthermore, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE make other judgments related to the financial statement impact of their regulatory environments, such as the types of adjustments to rate base that will be acceptable to regulatory bodies, if any, to which costs will be recoverable through rates. Refer to the revenue recognition discussion below for additional information on the annual revenue reconciliations associated with ComEd’s distribution formula rate tariff, pursuant to EIMA, and FERC-approved transmission formula rate tariffs for ComEd and BGE. Additionally, estimates are made in accordance with the authoritative guidance for contingencies as to the amount of revenues billed under certain regulatory orders that may ultimately be refunded to customers upon finalization of applicable regulatory or judicial processes. These assessments are based, to the extent possible, on past relevant experience with regulatory bodies in ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s jurisdictions, known circumstances specific to a particular matter and hearings held with the applicable regulatory body. If the assessments and estimates made by Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE are ultimately different than actual regulatory outcomes, the impact on their results of operations, financial position, and cash flows could be material.

 

The Registrants treat the impacts of a final rate order received after the balance sheet date but prior to the issuance of the financial statements as a non-recognized subsequent event, as the receipt of a final rate order is a separate and distinct event that has future impacts on the parties affected by the order.

 

Accounting for Derivative Instruments (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants utilize derivative instruments to manage their exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, changes in interest rates related to planned future debt issuances and changes in the fair value of outstanding debt. Generation uses a variety of derivative and non-derivative instruments to manage the commodity price risk of its electric generation facilities, including power sales, fuel and energy purchases and other energy-related products marketed and purchased. Additionally, Generation enters into energy-related derivatives for proprietary trading purposes. ComEd has entered into contracts to procure energy, capacity and ancillary services. In addition, ComEd hashad a financial swap contract with Generation that extends intoexpired May 31, 2013 and currently holds floating-to-fixed energy swaps with several unaffiliated suppliers that extend into 2032. PECO hasand BGE have entered into derivative natural gas contracts to hedge itstheir long-term price risk in the natural gas market. PECO has also entered into derivative contracts to procure electric supply through a competitive RFP process as outlined in its PAPUC-approved DSP Program. BGE has also entered into derivative contracts to procure electric supply through a competitive auction process as outlined in its MDPSC-approved SOS Program. ComEd, PECO and BGE do not enter into derivatives for proprietary trading purposes. The

Registrants’ derivative activities are in accordance with Exelon’s Risk Management Policy (RMP). See Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Registrants’ derivative instruments.

 

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The Registrants account for derivative financial instruments under the applicable authoritative guidance. Determining whether or not a contract qualifies as a derivative under this guidance requires that management exercise significant judgment, including assessing the market liquidity as well as determining whether a contract has one or more underlyings and one or more notional amounts. Further, interpretive guidance related to the authoritative literature continues to evolve, including how it applies to energy and energy-related products. Changes in management’s assessment of contracts and the liquidity of their markets, and changes in authoritative guidance related to derivatives, could result in previously excluded contracts being subject to the provisions of the authoritative derivative guidance. Generation has determined that contracts to purchase uranium, exchange traded contracts to purchase and sell capacity in certain ISO’s, certain emission products and RECs do not meet the definition of a derivative under the current authoritative guidance since they do not provide for net settlement and neither the uranium, certain capacity, emission nor the REC markets are sufficiently liquid to conclude that physical forward contracts are readily convertible to cash. If these markets do become sufficiently liquid in the future and Generation would be required to account for these contracts as derivative instruments, the fair value of these contracts would be accounted for consistent with Generation’s other derivative instruments. In this case, if market prices differ from the underlying prices of the contracts, Generation would be required to record mark-to-market gains or losses, which may have a significant impact to Exelon’s and Generation’s financial positions and results of operations.

 

Under current authoritative guidance, all derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value, except for certain derivatives that qualify for, and are elected under, the normal purchases and normal sales exception. Further, derivatives that qualify and are designated for hedge accounting are classified as fair value or cash flow hedges. For fair value hedges, changes in fair values for both the derivative and the underlying hedged exposure are recognized in earnings each period. For cash flow hedges, the portion of the derivative gain or loss that is effective in offsetting the change in the hedged cash flows of the underlying exposure is deferred in accumulated OCI and later reclassified into earnings when the underlying transaction occurs. Gains and losses from the ineffective portion of any hedge are recognized in earnings immediately. For commodity transactions, effective with the date of the Constellation merger, with Constellation, Generation no longer utilizes the election provided for by the cash flow hedge designation and de-designated all of its existing cash flow hedges prior to the Constellation merger. Because the underlying forecasted transactions remain probable, the fair value of the effective portion of these cash flow hedges was frozen in accumulated OCI and will be reclassified to results of operations when the forecasted purchase or sale of the energy commodity occurs, or becomes probable of not occurring. None of Constellation’s designated cash flow hedges for commodity transactions prior to the Constellation merger were re-designated as cash flow hedges. The effect of this decision is that all economic hedges for commodities are recorded at fair value through earnings for the combined company. For economic hedges that are not designated for hedge accounting andIn addition, for energy-related derivatives entered into for proprietary trading purposes, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recognized in earnings each period exceptperiod. For economic hedges that are not designated for hedge accounting for ComEd, PECO and BGE, in which changes in the fair value each period are recorded as a regulatory asset or liability.

 

Normal Purchases and Normal Sales Exception. As part of Generation’s energy marketing business, Generation enters into contracts to buy and sell energy to meet the requirements of its customers. These contracts include short-term and long-term commitments to purchase and sell energy and energy-related products in the retail and wholesale markets with the intent and ability to deliver or take delivery. While some of these contracts are considered derivative financial instruments under the authoritative guidance, certain of these qualifying transactions have been designated as normal purchases and normal sales and are thus not required to be recorded at fair value, but rather

on an accrual basis of accounting. Determining whether a contract qualifies for the normal purchasesand normal sales exception requires that management exercise judgment on whether the contract will physically deliver and requires that management ensure compliance with all of the associated qualification and documentation requirements. Revenues and expenses on contracts that qualify as normal purchases and normal sales are recognized when the underlying physical transaction is completed. Contracts which qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales exception are those for which physical delivery is probable, quantities are expected to be used or sold in the normal course of business over a reasonable period of time and is not financially settled on a net basis. As part of Generation’s energy marketing business, Generation enters into contracts to buy and sell energy to meet the requirements of its customers. These contracts include short-term and long-term commitments to purchase and sell energy and energy-related products in the retail and wholesale

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markets with the intent and ability to deliver or take delivery. While some of these contracts are considered derivative financial instruments under the authoritative guidance, certain of these qualifying transactions have been designated as normal purchases and normal sales and are thus not required to be recorded at fair value, but rather on an accrual basis of accounting. The contracts that ComEd has entered into with Generation and other suppliers as part of ComEd’s energy procurement process, PECO’s full requirement contracts and block contracts under the PAPUC-approved DSP program, most of PECO’s natural gas supply agreements and all of BGE’s full requirement contracts and natural gas supply agreements that are derivatives qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales exception. If it were determined that a transaction designated as a normal purchase or a normal sale no longer met the scope exceptions, the fair value of the related contract would be recorded on the balance sheet and immediately recognized through earnings at Generation or offset by a regulatory asset or liability at ComEd, PECO and BGE. Thereafter, future changes in fair value would be recorded in the balance sheet and recognized through earnings at Generation. Triggering events that could result in a contract’s loss of the normal purchase and normal sale designation, because it is no longer probable that the contract will result in physical delivery, include changes in business requirements, changes in counterparty credit and financial rather than physical contract settlements.

 

Commodity Contracts.Identification of a commodity contract as an economic hedge requires Generation to determine that the contract is in accordance with the RMP and the forecasted future transaction is probable.RMP. Generation reassesses its economic hedges on a regular basis to determine if they continue to be within the guidelines of the RMP.

 

As a part of accounting for derivatives, the Registrants make estimates and assumptions concerning future commodity prices, load requirements, interest rates, the timing of future transactions and their probable cash flows, the fair value of contracts and the expected changes in the fair value in deciding whether or not to enter into derivative transactions, and in determining the initial accounting treatment for derivative transactions. In accordance with the authoritative guidance for fair value measurements, the Registrants categorize these derivatives under a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Derivative contracts are traded in both exchange-based and non-exchange-based markets. Exchange-based derivatives that are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain non-exchange-based derivatives valuedderivatives’ pricing is verified using indicative price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter, on-line exchanges are categorized in Level 2. These price quotations reflect the average of the bid-ask mid-point prices and are obtained from sources that the Registrants believe provide the most liquid market for the commodity. The price quotations are reviewed and corroborated to ensure the prices are observable and representative of an orderly transaction between market participants. This includes consideration of actual transaction volumes, market delivery points, bid-ask spreads and contract duration. The Registrant’s non-exchange-based derivatives are traded predominately at liquid trading points. The remainder of non-exchange-basedremaining derivative contracts isare valued using the Black model, an industry standard option valuation model. The Black model takes into account inputs such as contract terms, including maturity, and market parameters, and assumptions of the future prices of energy, interest rates, volatility, credit worthiness and credit spread. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in liquid markets, such as generic forwards, swaps and options, the model inputs are generally observable. Such instruments are categorized in Level 2. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in less liquid markets with limited pricing information, such as the financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd, the model inputs generally would include both observable and unobservable inputs. In instances where observable data is unavailable, consideration is given to the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 as the model inputs generally are not observable. The Registrants consider nonperformance risk, including credit risk in the valuation of derivative contracts categorized in Level 1, 2 and 3, including both historical and current market data in its assessment of nonperformance risk, including credit risk. The impacts of credit and nonperformance risk to date have generally not been material to the financial statements.

 

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Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Derivative Instruments.The Registrants may utilizefixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, which are typically designated as fair value hedges, as a means to achieve the targeted level of variable-rate debt as a percent of total debt. Additionally, the Registrants

may use forward-starting interest rate swaps and treasury rate locks to lock in interest-rate levels inanticipation of future financings and floating to fixed swaps for project financing. In addition, Generation enters into interest rate derivative contracts to economically hedge risk associated with the interest rate component of commodity positions. The characterization of the interest rate derivative contracts between the economic hedge and proprietary trading activity is driven by the corresponding characterization of the underlying commodity position that gives rise to the interest rate exposure. Generation does not utilize interest rate derivatives with the objective of benefiting from shifts or change in market interest rates. To manage foreign exchange rate exposure associated with international energy purchases in currencies other than U.S. dollars, Generation utilizes foreign currency derivatives, which are typically designated as economic hedges. The fair value of the agreements is calculated by discounting the future net cash flows to the present value based on the terms and conditions of the agreements and the forward interest rate and foreign exchange curves. As these inputs are based on observable data and valuations of similar instruments, the interest rate swapsand foreign exchange derivatives are primarily categorized in Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain exchange based interest rate derivatives that are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

See ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK and Notes 9Note 11—Fair Value of Financial Assets and 10Liabilities and Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Registrants’ derivative instruments.

 

Taxation (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Significant management judgment is required in determining the Registrants’ provisions for income taxes, primarily due to the uncertainty related to tax positions taken, as well as deferred tax assets and liabilities and valuation allowances. In accordance with applicable authoritative guidance, the Registrants account for uncertain income tax positions using a benefit recognition model with a two-step approach including a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold and a measurement approach based on the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. If it is not more-likely-than-not that the benefit of the tax position will be sustained on its technical merits, no benefit is recorded. Uncertain tax positions that relate only to timing of when an item is included on a tax return are considered to have met the recognition threshold. Management evaluates each position based solely on the technical merits and facts and circumstances of the position, assuming the position will be examined by a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. Significant judgment is required to determine whether the recognition threshold has been met and, if so, the appropriate amount of unrecognized tax benefits to be recorded in the Registrants’ consolidated financial statements.

 

The Registrants evaluate quarterly the probability of realizing deferred tax assets by reviewing a forecast of future taxable income and their intent and ability to implement tax planning strategies, if necessary, to realize deferred tax assets. The Registrants also assess their ability to utilize tax attributes, including those in the form of carryforwards, for which the benefits have already been reflected in the financial statements. The Registrants record valuation allowances for deferred tax assets when the Registrants conclude it is more-likely-than-not such benefit will not be realized in future periods.

 

Actual income taxes could vary from estimated amounts due to the future impacts of various items, including changes in income tax laws, the Registrants’ forecasted financial condition and results of operations, failure to successfully implement tax planning strategies, as well as results of audits and examinations of filed tax returns by taxing authorities. While the Registrants believe the resulting tax balances as of December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 are appropriately accounted for in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance, the ultimate outcome of tax matters could result in favorable or

unfavorable adjustments to their consolidated financial statements and such adjustments could be material. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding taxes.

 

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Accounting for Loss Contingencies (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

In the preparation of their financial statements, the Registrants make judgments regarding the future outcome of contingent events and record liabilities for loss contingencies that are probable and can be reasonably estimated based upon available information. The amounts recorded may differ from the actual expense incurred when the uncertainty is resolved. The estimates that the Registrants make in accounting for loss contingencies and the actual results that they record upon the ultimate resolution of these uncertainties could have a significant effect on their consolidated financial statements.

 

Environmental Costs. Environmental investigation and remediation liabilities are based upon estimates with respect to the number of sites for which the Registrants will be responsible, the scope and cost of work to be performed at each site, the portion of costs that will be shared with other parties, the timing of the remediation work, changes in technology, regulations and the requirements of local governmental authorities. Periodic studies are conducted at ComEd, PECO and BGE to determine future remediation requirements and estimates are adjusted accordingly. In addition, periodic reviews are performed at Generation to assess the adequacy of its environmental reserves. These matters, if resolved in a manner different from the estimate, could have a significant effect on the Registrants’ results of operations, financial position and cash flows. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

 

Other, Including Personal Injury Claims. The Registrants are self-insured for general liability, automotive liability, workers’ compensation, and personal injury claims to the extent that losses are within policy deductibles or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. The Registrants have reserves for both open claims asserted and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported (IBNR). The IBNR reserve is estimated based on actuarial assumptions and analysis and is updated annually. Future events, such as the number of new claims to be filed each year, the average cost of disposing of claims, as well as the numerous uncertainties surrounding litigation and possible state and national legislative measures could cause the actual costs to be higher or lower than estimated. Accordingly, these claims, if resolved in a manner different from the estimate, could have a material effect on the Registrants’ results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

 

Revenue Recognition (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Revenues related toSources of Revenue and Selection of Accounting Treatment. The Registrants earn revenues from various business activities including: the sale of energy are recordedand energy-related products, such as natural gas, capacity, and other commodities in non-regulated markets (wholesale and retail); the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas in regulated markets; and the provision of other energy-related non-regulated products and services.

The appropriate accounting treatment for revenue recognition is based on the nature of the underlying transaction and applicable accounting standards. The Registrants primarily use accrual and mark-to-market accounting as discussed in more detail below.

Accrual Accounting. Under accrual accounting, the Registrants record revenues in the period when service isservices are rendered or energy is delivered to customers. The Registrants generally use accrual accounting to recognize revenues for sales of electricity, natural gas, and other commodities as part of their physical delivery activities. The Registrants enter into these sales transactions using a variety of instruments, including non-derivative agreements, derivatives that qualify for and are designated as

normal purchases and normal sales (NPNS) of commodities that will be physically delivered, sales to utility customers under regulated service tariffs, and spot-market sales, including settlements with independent system operators.

Mark-to-Market Accounting. The Registrants record revenues and expenses using themark-to-market method of accounting for transactions that meet the definition of a derivative for which they are not permitted, or have not elected, the NPNS exception. These mark-to-market transactions primarily relate to risk management activities and economic hedges of other accrual activities.Mark-to-market revenues and expenses include: inception gains or losses on new transactions where the fair value is observable and realized; and unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of open contracts.

Use of Estimates. Estimates are based upon actual costs incurred and investments in rate base for the period and the rates of return on common equity and associated regulatory capital structure allowed under the applicable tariff. The estimated reconciliations can be affected by, among other things, variances in costs incurred and investments made and actions by regulators or courts.

Unbilled Revenues. The determination of Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s retail energy sales to individual customers however, is based on systematic readings of customer meters generally on a monthly basis. At the end of each month, amounts of energy delivered to customers since the date of the last meter reading are estimated, and corresponding unbilled revenue is recorded. The measurement of unbilled revenue is affected by the following factors: daily customer usage measured by generation or gas throughput volume, customer usage by class, losses of energy during delivery to customers and applicable customer rates. Increases or decreases in volumes delivered to the utilities’ customers and favorable or unfavorable rate mix due to changes in usage patterns in customer classes in the period could be significant to the calculation of unbilled revenue. In addition, volumes may fluctuate monthly as a result of customers electing to use an alternate supplier, which could be significant to the calculation of unbilled revenue since unbilled commodity receivables are not recorded for these customers. Changes in the timing of meter reading schedules and the number and type of customers scheduled for each meter reading date would also have an effect on the measurement of unbilled revenue; however, total operating revenues would remain materially unchanged.

 

See Note 6—Accounts Receivable of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Regulated Transmission & Distribution Revenues.ComEd’s EIMA distribution formula rate tariff pursuant to EIMA, provides for annual reconciliations to the distribution revenue requirement. As of the balance sheet dates, ComEd has recorded its best estimates of the distribution revenue impact resulting from changes in rates that ComEd believes are probable of approval by the ICC in accordance with the formula rate mechanism. Estimates are based

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upon actual costs incurred and investments in rate base for the period and the rates of return on common equity and associated regulatory capital structure allowed under the applicable tariff. The estimated reconciliation can be impactedaffected by, among other things, variances in costs incurred and investments made and actions by regulators or courts.

 

ComEd’s and BGE’s FERC transmission formula rate tariffs pursuant to FERC, provide for annual reconciliations to the transmission revenue requirements. As of the balance sheet dates, ComEd and BGE have recorded the best estimate of their respective transmission revenue impact resulting from changes in rates that ComEd and BGE believe are probable of approval by FERC in accordance with the formula rate mechanism. Estimates are based upon actual costs incurred and investments in rate base for the period and the rates of return on common equity and associated regulatory capital structure allowed under the applicable tariff. The estimated reconciliation can be impactedaffected by, among other things, variances in costs incurred and investments made and actions by regulators or courts.

Estimates are based upon actual costs incurred and investments in rate base for the period and the rates of return on common equity and associated regulatory capital structure allowed under the applicable tariff. The estimated reconciliations can be impacted by, among other things, variances in costs incurred and investments made and actions by regulators or courts.

The determination of Generation’s energy sales, excluding the retail business, is based on estimated amounts delivered as well as fixed quantity sales. At the end of each month, amounts of energy delivered to customers during the month are estimated and the corresponding unbilled revenue is recorded. Increases in volumes delivered to the wholesale customers in the period, as well as price, would increase unbilled revenue.

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The allowance for uncollectible accounts reflects the Registrants’ best estimates of losses on the accounts receivable balances. For Generation, the allowance is based on accounts receivable aging historical specific customer payment experience and other currently available information. ComEd and PECO estimate the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by applying loss rates developed specifically for each company to the outstanding receivable balance by customer risk segment. At December 31, 2013, BGE estimated the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by assigning a reserve factor for each aging bucket. These percentages were derived from a study of billing progression which determined the reserve factors by aging bucket. At December 31, 2014, BGE changed to a methodology for estimating the allowance for uncollectible accounts, which was consistent with ComEd and PECO, as described above. Risk segments represent a group of customers with similar credit quality indicators that are computed based on various attributes, including delinquency of their balances and payment history. Loss rates applied to the accounts receivable balances are based on historical average charge-offs as a percentage of accounts receivable in each risk segment. BGE estimates the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by assigning reserve factors for each aging bucket. These percentages were derived from a study of billing progression which determined the reserve factors by aging bucket. ComEd, PECO and BGE customers’ accounts are generally considered delinquent if the amount billed is not received by the time the next bill is issued, which normally occurs on a monthly basis. ComEd, PECO and BGE customer accounts are written off consistent with approved regulatory requirements. ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s provisions for uncollectible accounts will continue to be affected by changes in volume, prices and economic conditions as well as changes in ICC, PAPUC and MDPSC regulations, respectively. See Note 56—Accounts Receivable of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding accounts receivable.

 

Results of Operations by Business Segment

 

The comparisons of operating results and other statistical information for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 set forth below include intercompany transactions, which are eliminated in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Net Income (Loss) onAttributable to Common StockShareholders by Business SegmentRegistrant

 

  2012(a) 2011   Favorable
(unfavorable)
2012 vs. 2011
variance
 2010   Favorable
(unfavorable)
2011 vs. 2010
variance
   2014 (b)   2013   Favorable
(unfavorable)
2014 vs. 2013
variance
 2012(a) Favorable
(unfavorable)
2013 vs. 2012
variance
 

Exelon

  $1,160  $2,495   $(1,335 $2,563   $(68  $1,623    $1,719    $(96 $1,160   $559  

Generation

   558   1,771    (1,213  1,972    (201   835     1,070     (235  562    508  

ComEd

   379   416    (37  337    79    408     249     159    379    (130

PECO

   381   389    (8  324    65    352     388     (36  377    11  

BGE

   (9  123    (132  134    (11   198     197     1    (9  206  

 

(a)For BGE, reflects BGE’s operations for the year ended December 31, 2012. For Exelon and Generation, includes the operations of the Constellation and BGE from the date of the merger, March 12, 2012, through December 31, 2012.

(b)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis from April 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.

Results of Operations—Generation

 

 2012(b) 2011 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2012 vs. 2011
variance
 2010 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2011 vs. 2010
variance
  2014 (c) 2013 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2014 vs. 2013
variance
 2012(b) Favorable
(unfavorable)
2013 vs. 2012
variance
 

Operating revenues

 $14,437  $10,447  $3,990  $10,025  $422  $17,393   $15,630   $1,763   $14,437   $1,193  

Purchased power and fuel expense

  7,061   3,589   (3,472  3,463   (126  9,925    8,197    (1,728  7,061    (1,136
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense(a)

  7,376   6,858   518   6,562   296   7,468    7,433    35    7,376    57  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other operating expenses

          

Operating and maintenance

  5,028   3,148   (1,880  2,812   (336  5,566    4,534    (1,032  5,028    494  

Depreciation and amortization

  768   570   (198  474   (96  967    856    (111  768    (88

Taxes other than income

  369   264   (105  230   (34  465    389    (76  369    (20
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other operating expenses

  6,165   3,982   (2,183  3,516    (466  6,998    5,779    (1,219  6,165    386  

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  (20  10    (30  (91  101  

Gain (loss) on sales of assets

  437    13    424    (7  20  

Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses

  289    —      289    —      —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

  (91  (1  (90  —     (1

Operating income

  1,120   2,875   (1,755  3,046   (171  1,176    1,677    (501  1,113    564  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

          

Interest expense

  (301  (170  (131  (153  (17  (356  (357  1    (301  (56

Other, net

  239   122   117   257   (135  406    355    51    246    109  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

  (62  (48  (14  104    (152  50    (2  52    (55  53  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

  1,058   2,827   (1,769  3,150   (323  1,226    1,675    (449  1,058    617  

Income taxes

  500   1,056   556   1,178   122   207    615    408    500    (115
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  558   1,771   (1,213  1,972   (201  1,019    1,060    (41  558    502  

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (4  —     (4  —     —   

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

  184    (10  194    (4  (6
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income on common stock

 $562  $1,771  $(1,209 $1,972  $(201

Net income attributable to membership interest

 $835   $1,070   $(235 $562   $508  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Generation evaluates its operating performance using the measure of revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense. Generation believes that revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense is a useful measurement because it provides information that can be used to evaluate its operational performance. Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or deemed more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.
(b)Includes the operations of Constellation from the date of the merger, March 12, 2012,2012.
(c)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2012.2014.

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Net Income Attributable to Membership Interest

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013.Generation’s net income attributable to membership interest decreased compared to the same period in 20112013 primarily due to higher operating expenses,and maintenance expense and higher depreciation expense; partially offset by higher revenue, net of purchase power and fuel expense, higher other income, the lossgains recorded on the sale of Brandon Shores, Wagner and C.P. Crane (collectively MarylandGeneration’s ownership interest in generating stations)stations, the bargain-purchase gain recorded related to the Integrys acquisition, and the amortizationgain recorded upon consolidation of acquired energy contracts recorded at fair value at the merger date; offset by higher revenues, net of purchased power and fuel expense and favorable NDT fund performance.CENG. The increase in operating expensesand maintenance expense was largely due to increased labor contracting and materials expense due to the additioninclusion of Constellation’s financialCENG’s results from March 12, 2012, costs relatedbeginning April 1, 2014 and impairment chargesrelated to a 2012 settlement with FERC1) generating assets held-for-sale, 2) certain Upstream assets, and transaction and employee-related severance costs associated with the merger.3) wind generating assets. The increase in revenues,revenue, net of purchased power and fuel expense was also primarily due to theinclusion of CENG’s results beginning April 1, 2014, a decrease in fuel costs related to the merger. See Note 4cancellation of DOE spent nuclear fuel disposal fees, an increase in capacity prices, and favorable portfolio management activities in the New England an South regions, partially offset by lower realized energy prices related to executing Exelon’s ratable hedging strategy, higher procurement costs for additional information regardingreplacement power due to extreme cold weather in the lossfirst quarter of 2014, and unrealized mark-to-market losses in 2014. The increase in other income is primarily the result of increased realized and unrealized gain on the sale of three Maryland generating stations.NDT funds.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.2012.Generation’s net income decreasedattributable to membership interest increased compared to the same period in 20102012 primarily due to mark-to-market losses on economic hedging activitieshigher revenue, net of purchased power and higherfuel expense, lower operating and maintenance expenses.expense and higher earnings from Generation’s 2011 results were further affectedinterest in CENG; partially offset by impairment of certain generating assets, higher depreciation expense, higher property taxes, and higher interest expense. The increase in revenue, net of purchased power and fuel expense was primarily due to increased capacity prices and higher nuclear volume, partially offset by lower realized energy prices, higher nuclear fuel costs, less favorable NDT fund performanceand lower mark-to-market gains in 20112013. The decrease in operating and higher nuclear refueling outagemaintenance expense was largely due to 2012 costs associated with a settlement with FERC in 2012 and decreases in transaction costs and employee-related costs associated with the increased number of refueling outage days in 2011. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by higher revenues due to the expiration of the PECO PPA on December 31, 2010 and favorable market and portfolio conditions in the ERCOT region.merger.

 

Revenue Net of Purchased Power and Fuel Expense

 

Generation’s six reportable segments are based on the geographic location of its assets, and are largely representative of the footprints of an ISO/RTO and/or NERC region. Descriptions of each of Generation’s six reportable segments are as follows:

 

  

Mid-Atlantic represents operations in the eastern half of PJM, which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and parts of North Carolina.

 

  

Midwest represents operations in the western half of PJM, which includes portions of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee, and the entire United States footprint of MISO excluding MISO’s Southern Region, which covers all or most of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, the remaining parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio not covered by PJM, and parts of Montana, Missouri and Kentucky.

 

  

New England represents the operations within ISO-NE covering the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

 

  

New York represents operations within ISO-NY,New York ISO, which covers the state of New York in its entirety.

 

  

ERCOT represents operations within Electric Reliability Council of Texas, covering most of the state of Texas.

  

Other Regions not considered individually significant:

 

  

South represents operations in the FRCC, MISO’s Southern Region, and the remaining portions of the SERC not included within MISO or PJM, which includes all or most of Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Missouri, Kentucky and Texas. Generation’s South region also includes operations in the SPP, covering Kansas, Oklahoma, most of Nebraska and parts of New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Arkansas.

 

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West represents operations in the WECC, which includes California ISO, and covers the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and parts of New Mexico, Wyoming and South Dakota.

 

  

Canada represents operations across the entire country of Canada and includes the AESO, OIESO and the Canadian portion of MISO.

 

The following business activities are not allocated to a region, and are reported under Other: retail and wholesale gas, investments in natural gas and oil exploration and production activities, proprietary trading, energy efficiency and demand response, the design, construction, and operation of renewable energy,distributed generation, heating, cooling, and cogeneration facilities, and home improvements, sales of electric and gas appliances, servicing of heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and indoor quality systems.systems and investments in energy-related proprietary technology. Further, the following activities are not allocated to a region, and are reported in Other: compensation under the reliability-must-run rate schedule; results of operations from the Maryland Clean-Coal assets sold in Q4the fourth quarter of 2012; unrealized mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities; amortization of certain intangible assets relating to commodity contracts recorded at fair value as a result of the merger; and other miscellaneous revenues.

 

Generation evaluates the operating performance of its power marketing activities and allocates resources using the measure of revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense which is a non-GAAP measurement. Generation’s operating revenues include all sales to third parties and affiliated sales to ComEd, PECO and BGE. Purchased power costs include all costs associated with the procurement and supply of electricity including capacity, energy and ancillary services. Fuel expense includes the fuel costs for internally generated energy and fuel costs associated with tolling agreements.

For the yearyears ended December 31, 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 2011December 31, 2013 compared to 2010,2012, Generation’s revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense by region were as follows:

 

      2012 vs. 2011   2011 vs. 2010       2014 vs. 2013   2013 vs. 2012 
  2012(a) 2011 Variance % Change 2010 Variance % Change   2014 2013 Variance % Change 2012(a) Variance % Change 

Mid-Atlantic(b)(f)

  $3,433  $3,350  $83   2.5 $2,501  $849   33.9

Mid-Atlantic (b)(c)(g)

  $3,417   $3,270   $147    4.5 $3,433   $(163  (4.7)% 

Midwest(c)(d)

   2,998   3,547   (549  (15.5)%   4,081   (534  (13.1)%    2,594    2,586    8    0.3  2,998    (412  (13.7)% 

New England

   196   9   187   n.m.    11   (2  n.m.     351    185    166    89.7  196    (11  (5.6)% 

New York(f)(g)

   76   —     76   n.m.    —     —     n.m.     483    (4  487    n.m.    76    (80  (105.3)% 

ERCOT

   405   84   321   n.m.    (65  149   n.m.     317    436    (119  (27.3)%   405    31    7.7

Other Regions(d)(e)

   131   (14  145   n.m.    (66  52   n.m.     327    201    126    62.7  131    70    53.4
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

Total electric revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense

  $7,239  $6,976  $263   3.8 $6,462  $514   8.0   7,489    6,674    815    12.2  7,239    (565  (7.8)% 

Proprietary Trading

   (14  24   (38  n.m.    27   (3  (11.1)%    42    (8  50    n.m.    (14  6    42.9

Mark-to-market gains (losses)

   515   (288  803   n.m.    86   (374  n.m.     (591  504    (1,095  n.m.    515    (11  (2.1)% 

Other(e)(f)

   (364  146   (510  n.m.    (13  159   n.m.     528    263    265    100.8  (364  627    n.m.  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

Total revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense

  $7,376  $6,858  $518   7.6 $6,562  $296   4.5  $7,468   $7,433   $35    0.5 $7,376   $57    0.8
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

(a)Includes results for Constellation business transferred to Generation beginning on March 12, 2012, the date the merger was completed.
(b)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
(c)Results of transactions with PECO and BGE are included in the Mid-Atlantic region.
(c)(d)Results of transactions with ComEd are included in the Midwest region.
(d)(e)Other Regions includes South, West and Canada, which are not considered individually significant.
(e)(f)Other represents activities not allocated to a region. See text above for a description of included activities. Also includes amortization of intangible assets related to commodity contracts recorded at fair value at merger date of $124 million, $488 million, and $1,098 million pre-tax for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.2014, December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(f)(g)Includes $487$113 million and $306$169 million of purchasepurchased power from CENG prior to its consolidation on April 1, 2014 in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014. Includes $542 million and $450 million of purchased power from CENG in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions, respectively.respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2013. Includes $487 million and $306 million of purchased power from CENG in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2012. See Note 2225—Related Party Transactions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Generation’s supply sources by region are summarized below:

 

          2012 vs. 2011     2011 vs. 2010           2014 vs. 2013     2013 vs. 2012 

Supply source (GWh)

  2012(a)   2011   Variance   % Change 2010   Variance % Change   2014   2013   Variance % Change 2012(a)   Variance % Change 

Nuclear generation(b)

                       

Mid-Atlantic

   47,337    47,287    50    0.1  47,517    (230  (0.5)%    58,809     48,881     9,928    20.3  47,337     1,544    3.3

Midwest

   92,525    92,010    515    0.6  92,493    (483  (0.5)%    94,000     93,245     755    0.8  92,525     720    0.8

New York

   13,645     —       13,645    n.m.    —       —      —  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   139,862    139,297    565    0.4  140,010    (713  (0.5)%    166,454     142,126     24,328    17.1  139,862     2,264    1.6

Fossil and renewables(b)

                       

Mid-Atlantic(b)(d)

   8,808    7,572    1,236    16.3  9,426    (1,854  (19.7)%    11,025     11,714     (689  (5.9)%   8,808     2,906    33.0

Midwest

   971    596    375    62.9  68    528   n.m.     1,372     1,478     (106  (7.2)%   971     507    52.2

New England

   9,965    8    9,957    n.m.    10    (2  (20.0)%    5,233     10,896     (5,663  (52.0)%   9,965     931    9.3

ERCOT(e)

   6,182    2,030    4,152    n.m.    1,129    901   79.8

Other Regions(f)

   5,913    1,432    4,481    n.m.    84    1,348   n.m.  

New York

   4     —       4    n.m.    —       —      n.m.  

ERCOT

   7,164     6,453     711    11.0  6,182     271    4.4

Other Regions(e)

   7,955     6,664     1,291    19.4  5,913     751    12.7
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   31,839    11,638    20,201    n.m.    10,717    921   8.6   32,753     37,205     (4,452  (12.0)%   31,839     5,366    16.9

Purchased power

                       

Mid-Atlantic(c)

   20,830    2,898    17,932    n.m.    1,918    980   51.1   6,082     14,092     (8,010  (56.8)%   20,830     (6,738  (32.3)% 

Midwest

   9,805    5,970    3,835    64.2  7,032    (1,062  (15.1)%    2,004     4,408     (2,404  (54.5)%   9,805     (5,397  (55.0)% 

New England

   9,273    —      9,273    n.m.    —      —     n.m.     12,354     7,655     4,699    61.4  9,273     (1,618  (17.4)% 

New York(c)

   11,457    —      11,457    n.m.    —      —     n.m.     2,857     13,642     (10,785  (79.1)%   11,457     2,185    19.1

ERCOT(e)

   23,302    7,537    15,765    n.m.    9,494    (1,957  (20.6)% 

Other Regions(f)

   17,327    2,503    14,824    n.m.    2,618    (115  (4.4)% 

ERCOT

   10,108     15,063     (4,955  (32.9)%   23,302     (8,239  (35.4)% 

Other Regions(e)

   14,795     14,931     (136  (0.9)%   17,327     (2,396  (13.8)% 
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   91,994    18,908    73,086    n.m.    21,062    (2,154  (10.2)%    48,200     69,791     (21,591  (30.9)%   91,994     (22,203  (24.1)% 

Total supply by region(g)

            

Mid-Atlantic(h)

   76,975    57,757    19,218    33.3  58,861    (1,104  (1.9)% 

Midwest(i)

   103,301    98,576    4,725    4.8  99,593    (1,017  (1.0)% 

Total supply by region (f)

           

Mid-Atlantic (g)

   75,916     74,687     1,229    1.6  76,975     (2,288  (3.0)% 

Midwest(h)

   97,376     99,131     (1,755  (1.8)%   103,301     (4,170  (4.0)% 

New England

   19,238    8    19,230    n.m.    10    (2  n.m.     17,587     18,551     (964  (5.2)%   19,238     (687  (3.6)% 

New York

   11,457    —      11,457    n.m.    —      —     n.m.     16,506     13,642     2,864    21.0  11,457     2,185    19.1

ERCOT

   29,484    9,567    19,917    n.m.    10,623    (1,056  (9.9)%    17,272     21,516     (4,244  (19.7)%   29,484     (7,968  (27.0)% 

Other Regions(f)

   23,240    3,935    19,305    n.m.    2,702    1,233   45.6

Other Regions(e)

   22,750     21,595     1,155    5.3  23,240     (1,645  (7.1)% 
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total supply

   263,695    169,843    93,852    55.3  171,789    (1,946  (1.1)%    247,407     249,122     (1,715  (0.7)%   263,695     (14,573  (5.5)% 
  

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes results for Constellation business transferred to Generation beginning on March 12, 2012, the date the merger was completed.
(b)Includes the proportionate share of output where Generation has an undivided ownership interest in jointly-owned generating plants and does not include ownership through equity method investmentsincludes the total output of plants that are fully consolidated (e.g. CENG). Nuclear generation for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes physical volumes of 11,408 GWh in Mid-Atlantic and 13,645 GWh in New York for CENG.
(c)Purchased power includes physical volumes of 2,489 GWh, 12,067 GWh, and 9,925 GWh in the Mid-Atlantic and 2,857 GWh, 12,165 GWh, and 9,350 GWh in New York as a result of the PPA with CENG for the yearyears ended December 31, 2012.2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, 100% of CENG volumes are included in nuclear generation.
(d)Excludes generation under the reliability-must-run rate schedule and generation of Brandon Shores, H.A. Wagner, and C.P. Crane, the generating facilities divested in Q4the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of the Exelon and Constellation merger.
(e)Generation from Wolf Hollow is included in purchased power through the acquisition date of August 24, 2011, and included within Fossil and Renewables subsequent to the acquisition date.
(f)Other Regions includes South, West and Canada, which are not considered individually significant.
(g)(f)Excludes physical proprietary trading volumes of 12,95810,571 GWh, 5,7428,762 GWh, and 3,62512,958 GWh for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013, and 20102012, respectively.
(h)(g)Includes sales to PECO through the competitive procurement process of 7,7622,520 GWh, 7,0415,070 GWh, and 42,0037,762 GWh for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013, and 20102012, respectively. Sales to BGE of 5,093 GWh, 5,595 GWh, and 3,766 GWh were included for the yearyears ended December 31, 2012.2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
(i)(h)Includes sales to ComEd under the RFP procurement of 4,1525,259 GWh, 4,7317,491 GWh and 8,2184,152 GWh for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013, and 20102012, respectively.

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The following table presents electric revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense per MWh of electricity sold during the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 and 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

          2012 vs. 2011     2011 vs. 2010 

$/MWh

  2012(a)   2011  % Change  2010  % Change 

Mid-Atlantic(b)

  $44.60   $58.00   (23.1)%  $42.48   36.5

Midwest(c)

   29.02    35.99   (19.4)%   40.98   (12.2)% 

New England

   10.19    n.m.    n.m.    —     n.m.  

New York

   6.63    n.m.    n.m.    —     n.m.  

ERCOT

   13.74    8.78   56.5  (6.24  n.m.  

Other Regions(d)

   5.64    (3.56  n.m.    (23.97  85.1

Electric revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense per MWh(e)(f)

  $27.45   $41.07   (33.2)%  $37.62   9.2

(a)Includes financial results for Constellation business transferred to Generation beginning on March 12, 2012, the date the merger was completed.
(b)Includes sales to PECO of $536 million (7,762 GWh), $508 million (7,041 GWh) and $2,091 million (42,003 GWh) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Sales to BGE of $322 million (3,766 GWH) were included for the year ended December 31, 2012. Excludes compensation under the reliability-must-run rate schedule and the financial results of Brandon Shores, H.A. Wagner, and C.P. Crane, the generating facilities divested in Q4 2012 as a result of the merger.
(c)Includes sales to ComEd of $162 million (4,152 GWh), $179 million (4,731 GWh) and $288 million (8,218 GWhs) and settlements of the ComEd swap of $627 million, $474 million and $385 million for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
(d)Other Regions includes South, West and Canada, which are not considered individually significant.
(e)Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense per MWh represents the average margin per MWh of electricity sold during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and excludes the mark-to-market impact of Generation’s economic hedging activities.
(f)Excludes retail gas activity, proprietary trading portfolio activity, compensation under the reliability-must-run rate schedule and fuel sales. Also excludes results from energy efficiency, energy management and demand response, upstream natural gas and the design and construction of renewable energy facilities. In addition, excludes the financial results of Brandon Shores, H.A. Wagner, and C.P. Crane, the generating facilities divested in Q4 2012 as a result of the Exelon and Constellation merger. Also excludes amortization of intangible assets relating to commodity contracts recorded at fair value at the merger date.

Mid-Atlantic

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in the Mid-Atlantic of $83$147 million was primarily due to the additionconsolidation of Constellation in 2012CENG, the cancellation of the DOE spent nuclear fuel disposal fees, and higher capacity revenues,favorable portfolio management optimization activities, partially offset by higher procurement costs for replacement power, lower nuclear volumes (excluding CENG), lower capacity revenues, and lower realized powerenergy prices and increased nuclear fuel costs.related to executing Generation’s ratable hedging strategy.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20102012. The $849 million increasedecrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in the Mid-Atlantic of $163 million was primarily due to lower realized energy prices and increased margins on the volumes previously sold under Generation’s PPA with PECO, which expired on December 31, 2010,nuclear fuel costs, partially offset by increasedthe addition of Constellation in 2012, higher capacity revenues, and higher nuclear fuel costs.revenues.

 

Midwest

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in the Midwest of $8 million was primarily due to higher capacity prices, higher nuclear volumes, and the cancellation of the DOE spent nuclear fuel disposal fee, partially offset by lower realized energy prices related to executing Generation’s ratable hedging strategy.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The decrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in the Midwest of $549$412 million was primarily due to lower capacity revenues,realized energy prices, increased nuclear fuel costs, and lower realized power prices,capacity revenues, partially offset by decreased congestion costs.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The $534 million decrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in the Midwest was primarily due to

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decreased realized margins in 2011 for the volumes previously sold by Generation under the 2006 ComEd auction contracts and increasedhigher nuclear fuel costs. These decreases were partially offset by increased capacity revenues, favorable settlements under the ComEd swap and the additional revenue following the acquisition of Exelon Wind in December 2010.revenues.

 

New England

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The $187$166 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in New England was asis primarily due to higher realized energy prices and favorable impacts from the restructuring of a resultfuel supply contract, partially offset by lower generation volume.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The $11 million decrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in New England is primarily due to lower realized energy prices, partially offset by the addition of Constellation merger.in 2012. Prior to the merger, New England was not a significant contributor to revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense at Generation.

 

New York

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013. The $76$487 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in New York was as a resultprimarily due to the consolidation of CENG.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The $80 million decrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in New York was primarily due todecreased realized energy prices, partially offset by the Constellation merger.addition of Constellation. Prior to the merger, New York was not a significant contributor to revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense at Generation.

ERCOT

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013.The $321$119 million decrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in ERCOT was primarily due to higher procurement costs for replacement power in the second quarter of 2014 and the termination of an energy supply contract with a retail power supply company that was previously a consolidated variable interest entity. As a result of the termination, Generation no longer has a variable interest in the retail supply company and ceased consolidation of the entity during the third quarter of 2013. The decreases were partially offset by higher generation volume in the first quarter of 2014.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The $31 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in ERCOT was primarily as a resultdue to increased realized energy prices and the addition of the Constellation merger,in 2012, partially offset by a decrease in revenue netdue to the termination of purchasedan energy supply contract with a retail power and fuel expensesupply company that was previously a consolidated variable interest entity. As a result of the termination, Generation no longer has a variable interest in the legacy Generation ERCOT portfolio driven byretail supply company and ceased consolidation of the performanceentity during the third quarter of Generation’s generating units during extreme weather events that occurred in Texas in February and August 2011.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The $149 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in the ERCOT was primarily driven by the performance of Generation’s generating units during extreme weather events that occurred in Texas in February and August 2011.2013.

 

Other Regions

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013.The $145$126 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in Other Regions was primarily due to higher generation volumes and higher realized energy prices.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The $70 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in Other Regions was primarily as a result of the addition of Constellation merger.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Comparedin 2012, in addition to Year Ended December 31, 2010.The $52 million increase in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in Other Regions was due to the impact of additional revenue from the acquisition of Exelon Wind in December 2010, as well as higher margins due to overall favourable market conditions.increased renewable generation.

 

Mark-to-market

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. Generation is exposed to market risks associated with changes in commodity prices and enters into economic hedges to mitigate exposure to these fluctuations. Mark-to-market losses on economic hedging activities were $591 million in 2014 compared to gains of $504 million in 2013. See Note 11—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on gains and losses associated with mark-to-market derivatives.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. Generation is exposed to market risks associated with changes in commodity prices and enters into economic hedges to mitigate exposure to these fluctuations. Mark-to-market gains on economic hedging activities were $515$504 million in 2012 compared to losses of $288 million in 2011. See Notes 7 and 8 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on gains and losses associated with mark-to-market derivatives.

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Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. Generation is exposed to market risks associated with changes in commodity prices and enters into economic hedges to mitigate exposure to these fluctuations. Mark-to-market losses on economic hedging activities were $288 million in 20112013 compared to gains of $86$515 million in 2010.2012. See Notes 7Note 11—Fair Value of Financial Assets and 8Liabilities and Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on gains and losses associated with mark-to-market derivatives.

 

Other

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013. The $510$265 million decreaseincrease in other revenue net of purchased power and fuel was primarily due to a reduction in amortization of in-the-money energy contracts recorded at fair value at the Constellation merger dateand an increase related to the amortization of out-of-the money energy contracts recorded at fair value

upon the consolidation of CENG partially offset by a loss on gas inventory from lower of cost or market adjustments in 2014. See Note 10—Intangible Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding contract intangibles.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The $627 million increase in other revenue net of purchased power and fuel was primarily due to reduced amortization expense of the acquired energy contracts recorded at fair value at the merger date. This decrease was partially offset byIn addition, the increase is also attributable to results from activities acquired as part of the 2012 merger with Constellation including retail gas, energy efficiency, energy management and demand response, upstreamUpstream natural gas, and the design and construction of renewable energy facilities. In addition, other revenueThese increases were partially offset by the reduction in revenues net of purchased power and fuel includesexpense from the resultssale of Brandon Shores, H.A. Wagner and C.P. Crane, the generating facilities divested in Q4the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of the Exelon and Constellation merger. See Note 410—Intangible Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding contract intangibles and assets planned for divestiture as a result of the Constellation merger.

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The $159 million increase in other revenue net of purchased power and fuel was primarily due the impacts of the impairment charge of certain emissions allowances recognized in 2010, additional other wholesale fuel sales in 2011 as well as compensation under the reliability-must-run rate schedule further described in Note 15 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Nuclear Fleet Capacity Factor and Production Costs

 

The following table presents nuclear fleet operating data for 2012,2014, as compared to 20112013 and 2010,2012, for the Exelon-operatedGeneration-operated plants. The nuclear fleet capacity factor presented in the table is defined as the ratio of the actual output of a plant over a period of time to its output if the plant had operated at full average annual mean capacity for that time period. Nuclear fleet production cost is defined as the costs to produce one MWh of energy, including fuel, materials, labor, contracting and other miscellaneous costs, but excludes depreciation, required capital investment, benefits costs associated with labor, insurance, property taxes, unit contingent costs, suspended DOE nuclear waste storage fee (as discussed further in Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies), and certain other non-production related overhead costs. Generation considers capacity factor and production costs useful measures to analyze the nuclear fleet performance between periods. Generation has included the analysis below as a complement to the financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. However, these measures are not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or be more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.

 

   2012  2011  2010 

Nuclear fleet capacity factor(a)

   92.7  93.3  93.9

Nuclear fleet production cost per MWh(a)

  $19.50  $18.86  $17.31 
   2014  2013  2012 

Nuclear fleet capacity factor (a)

   94.3  94.1  92.7

Nuclear fleet production cost per MWh (a)

  $19.33   $19.83   $19.50  

 

(a)Excludes Salem, which is operated by PSEG Nuclear, LLC, and CENG’s nuclear facilities, which are operated by CENG.LLC. Reflects ownership percentage of stations operated by Exelon. As of April 1, 2014, CENG is included at ownership.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The nuclear fleet capacity factor, which excludes Salem, decreasedincreased in 2014 compared to 2013. While total days offline are greater in 2014 as compared to 2013, the larger capacity units were online for more days in 2014. Additionally, with the addition of the CENG nuclear facilities there were more days offline in 2014 associated with units where Exelon’s ownership percentage diminishes the impact on capacity factor. For 2014 and 2013, planned refueling outage days totaled 275 and 233, respectively, and non-refueling outage days totaled 92 and 75, respectively. Production cost per MWh was lower in 2014 compared to 2013 due to elimination of the SNF disposal fee in 2014, partially offset by inclusion of the ownership share of CENG.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The nuclear fleet capacity factor, which excludes Salem, increased primarily due to a higher number of non-refueling outage days, partially offset by a lower number of planned refueling outage days in 2012.2013, partially offset by a higher number of non-refueling outage days. For 2013 and

2012, and 2011, planned refueling outage days totaled 274233 and 283,274, respectively, and non-refueling outage days totaleddaystotaled 75 and 73, and 52, respectively. Higher nuclear fuel costs resulted in a higher production cost per MWh during 2012 as compared to 2011.

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Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The nuclear fleet capacity factor, which excludes Salem, decreased primarily due to a higher number of planned refueling outage days. For 2011 and 2010, planned refueling outage days totaled 283 and 261, respectively. Lower generation, higher nuclear fuel costs and higher plant operating and maintenance costs, partially offset by higher number of net MWhs generated resulted in a higher production cost per MWh during 20112013 as compared to 2010.2012.

 

Operating and Maintenance Expense

 

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for 20122014 compared to 2011,2013, consisted of the following:

 

   Increase
(Decrease)
 

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials

  $845 

Loss on the sale of Maryland Clean Coal assets(a)

   278 

FERC settlement(b)

   195 

Constellation merger and integration costs

   182 

Corporate allocations(c)

   175 

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense

   76 

Maryland commitments(d)

   35 

Nuclear refueling outage costs, including the co-owned Salem plant(e)

   (52

Other

   146 
  

 

 

 

Increase in operating and maintenance expense

  $1,880 
  

 

 

 
   Increase
(Decrease) (a)
 

Impairment and related charges of certain generating assets(b)

  $506  

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials(c)

   361  

Accretion expense

   78  

Corporate allocations(d)

   69  

Regulatory fees and assessments

   51  

Maryland merger commitments

   44  

Nuclear refueling outage costs, including the co-owned Salem plant(e)

   54  

Increase in asbestos bodily injury reserve

   16  

Midwest Generation bankruptcy charges

   (26

ARO update

   (29

Merger and integration costs

   (29

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense

   (81

Other

   18  
  

 

 

 

Increase in operating and maintenance expense

  $1,032  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)RepresentsOn April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 operating results include CENG’s results of operations on a fully consolidated basis from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
(b)Reflects the operating and maintenance expense recordedassociated with the impairment of certain generating assets held-for-sale, Upstream assets, and wind generating assets during the third quarter2014.
(c)Reflects an increase of 2012labor, other benefits, contracting and materials costs primarily due to the reduction in book value. Upon completioninclusion of CENG beginning April 1, 2014. Also includes cost of sales of our other business activities that are not allocated to a region.
(d)Reflects an increased share of corporate allocated costs primarily due to the November 30, 2012 transaction, Generation recorded a $6 million gain within Other, net in its Consolidated Statements2014 CENG integration.
(e)Reflects the impact of Operationsincreased nuclear outage days primarily due to the inclusion of CENG beginning April 1, 2014.

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for 2013 compared to 2012, consisted of the following:

   Increase
(Decrease)
 

Plant retirements and divestitures (a)

  $(440

FERC settlement(b)

   (195

Constellation merger and integration costs

   (107

Maryland commitments

   (35

Asbestos bodily injury costs(c)

   (16

Nuclear refueling outage costs, including the co-owned Salem plant(d)

   (14

Corporate allocations(e)

   (5

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials(f)

   160  

Impairment and related charges of certain generating assets

   160  

Midwest Generation bankruptcy charges

   11  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense

   5  

Other

   (18
  

 

 

 

Decrease in operating and maintenance expense

  $(494
  

 

 

 

(a)Reflects the operating and Comprehensive Income. The net loss onmaintenance expense associated with the sale of the Maryland Clean Coalgenerating assets was $272 million. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.retired or divested during 2012.
(b)Reflects costs incurred as part of a March 2012 settlement with the FERC to resolve a dispute related to Constellation’s prior period hedging and risk management transactions.
(c)Reflects decreased asbestos-related bodily injury expense for 2013 compared to 2012.
(d)Reflects the impact of decreased planned refueling outages during 2013.
(e)The decrease in cost allocations during 2013 primarily reflects merger and energy savings for Exelon’s corporate operations and shared service entities, partially offset by the impact of an increased share of corporate allocated costs due to the merger.
(d)Reflects costs incurred as part of the Maryland order approving the merger.
(e)Reflects the impact of decreased planned refueling outages during 2012.

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for 2011 compared to 2010, consisted of the following:

   Increase
(Decrease)
 

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials

  $113 

Nuclear refueling outage costs, including the co-owned Salem Plant(a)

   74 

Exelon Wind(b)

   39 

Asset retirement obligation reduction(c)

   28 

2010 nuclear insurance credit(d)

   20 

Corporate allocations(e)

   19 

Acquisition costs(f)

   14 

Other(g)

   29 
  

 

 

 

Increase in operating and maintenance expense

  $336 
  

 

 

 

(a)Reflects the impact of increased planned refueling outages during 2011.
(b)(f)Includes $30 million in 2011 associated with labor,cost of sales of our other benefits, contracting and materials at Exelon Wind.
(c)Reflects an increase in Generation’s decommissioning obligation for spent fuel at Zion station. See Note 13 of the Combined Notesbusiness activities that are not allocated to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
(d)Reflects the impact of the return of property and business interruption insurance premiums in 2010. No premiums were returned for 2011.

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(e)Primarily reflects increased lobbying costs related to EPA and competitive market matters.
(f)Reflects increase in certain costs associated with the acquisitions of Constellation, Exelon Wind, Wolf Hollow and Antelope Valley incurred in 2011. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
(g)Includes additional environmental remediation costs recorded during 2011.a region.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the inclusion of CENG’s results on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014 and an increase in ongoing capital expenditures.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily a result of higher plant balances due to the addition of Constellation facilities;facilities and ongoing capital additions and other upgrades to legacy plants.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily a result of higher plant balances due to the acquisition of Exelon Wind, capital additions and other upgrades to existing facilities. Higher plant balances resulted in an increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $61 million. The remaining increase in depreciation and amortization expense was due to the impact of increases in asset retirement costs (ARC) for Generation’s nuclear generating facilities.additions.

 

Taxes Other Than Income

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The increase was primarily due to the inclusion of CENG’s results on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily due to the addition of Constellation’s financial results in 2012.

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily due to increased gross receipt taxes related to retail sales in the Mid-Atlantic region. These gross receipt taxes are recovered in revenue, and as a result, have no impact to Generation’s results of operations.

Equity in LossesEarnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The year-over-year change in Equity in lossesearnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates in 2012is primarily reflected $172 million related to the amortizationresult of the basis differenceconsolidation of CENG’s results of operations beginning April 1, 2014, which were previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Gain (Loss) on Sales of Assets

Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013.The year-over-year change in CENG recorded at fair value at the merger date, partially offset by $73Gain (loss) on sales of assets reflects $411 million of net income generated from Exelon’s equity investmentgains recorded on the sale of Generation’s ownership interests in CENG.Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, Fore River and West Valley generating stations in 2014. Refer to Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions in the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012.The year-over-year change in Gain (loss) on sales of assets primarily reflects an $8 million gain recorded on the sale of Maryland Clean Coal in 2013.

 

Gain on Consolidation and Acquisition of Businesses

Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013.The increase in Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses is primarily related to a $261 million gain upon consolidation of CENG resulting from the difference in fair value of CENG’s net assets as of April 1, 2014 and the equity method investment previously recorded on Generation’s and Exelon’s books and the settlement of pre-existing transactions between Generation and CENG, and a $28 million bargain-purchase gain related to the lntegrys acquisition.

Interest Expense

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 remained relatively level.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to the increase in long-term debt as a result of the merger.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to debt issuances in 2010, further described in Note 11 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The increase in long-term debt resulted in higher interest expense of approximately $27 million.merger and increased project financing.

 

Other, Net

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013. The increase in other,Other, net primarily reflects $31 million of favorable tax settlements related to Constellation’s pre-acquisition 2009-2012 tax returns and the net increase in realized and unrealized gains related to the NDT funds of Generation’s Non-Regulatory Agreement Units as described in the table below. Other, net also reflects $67 million and $122 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to the contractual elimination of income tax expense associated with the NDT funds of the Regulatory Agreement Units. Refer to Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding NDT funds.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The increase in Other, net primarily reflects $85 million of credit facility termination fees recorded in 2012 and increased net realized and unrealized gains related to the NDT funds of Generation’s Non-Regulatory Agreement Units compared to net realized and unrealized lossesgains in 2011,2012, as described in the table below. Additionally, the increaseOther, net also reflects $122 million and $117 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $18 million of income in 2012, and 2011, respectively, related to the contractual elimination of income tax expense (benefit) associated with the NDT funds of the Regulatory Agreement Units, $85 millionUnits. Refer to Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations of credit facility termination feesthe Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding NDT funds.

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recorded in 2012, a $36 million bargain purchase gain associated with the August 2011 acquisition of Wolf Hollow and the impact of a $32 million one-time interest income from the NDT fund special transfer tax deduction in 2011.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in other, net primarily reflects net unrealized losses in 2011 related to the NDT funds of Generation’s Non-Regulatory Agreement Units compared to net unrealized gains in 2010, as described in the table below. Additionally, the decrease reflects the contractual elimination of $18 million of income tax expense associated with the NDT funds of the Regulatory Agreement Units in 2011 compared to the contractual elimination of $96 million of income tax expense in 2010. These decreases are partially offset by the $32 million impact of one-time interest income from the NDT fund special transfer tax deduction recognized in 2011 and a $36 million bargain purchase gain associated with the August 2011 acquisition of Wolf Hollow.

The following table provides unrealized and realized gains (losses) on the NDT funds of the Non-Regulatory Agreement Units recognized in other,Other, net for 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

��

   2012   2011  2010 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on decommissioning trust funds

  $105   $(4 $104 

Net realized gains (losses) on sale of decommissioning trust funds

  $51   $(10 $2 
   2014   2013   2012 

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds

  $134    $146    $105  

Net realized gains on sale of decommissioning trust funds

  $77    $24    $51  

 

Effective Income Tax Rate.

 

Generation’s effective income tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 2011were 16.9%, 36.7% and 2010 were 47.3%, 37.4% and 37.4%, respectively. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the components of the effective income tax rates.

 

Results of Operations—ComEd

 

   2012  2011  Favorable
(unfavorable)
2012 vs. 2011
variance
  2010  Favorable
(unfavorable)
2011 vs. 2010
variance
 

Operating revenues

  $5,443  $6,056  $(613 $6,204  $(148

Purchased power expense

   2,307   3,035   728   3,307   272 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Revenue net of purchased power expense (a)

   3,136   3,021   115   2,897   124 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other operating expenses

      

Operating and maintenance

   1,345   1,189   (156  1,069   (120

Depreciation and amortization

   610   554   (56  516   (38

Taxes other than income

   295   296   1   256   (40
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other operating expenses

   2,250   2,039   (211  1,841   (198
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   886   982   (96  1,056   (74
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

      

Interest expense, net

   (307  (345  38   (386  41 

Other, net

   39   29   10   24   5 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (268  (316  48   (362  46 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   618   666   (48  694   (28

Income taxes

   239   250   11   357   107 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $379  $416  $(37 $337  $79 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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  2014  2013  Favorable
(Unfavorable)
2014 vs. 2013
Variance
  2012  Favorable
(Unfavorable)
2013 vs. 2012
Variance
 

Operating revenue

 $4,564   $4,464   $100   $5,443   $(979

Purchased power expense

  1,177    1,174    (3  2,307    1,133  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Revenue net of purchased power expense (a)

  3,387    3,290    97    3,136    154  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other operating expenses

     

Operating and maintenance

  1,429    1,368    (61  1,345    (23

Depreciation and amortization

  687    669    (18  610    (59

Taxes other than income

  293    299    6    295    (4
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other operating expenses

  2,409    2,336    (73  2,250    (86
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gain on sales of assets

  2    —      2    —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

  980    954    26    886    68  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

     

Interest expense, net

  (321  (579  258    (307  (272

Other, net

  17    26    (9  39    (13
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

  (304  (553  249    (268  (285
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

  676    401    275    618    (217

Income taxes

  268    152    (116  239    87  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

 $408   $249   $159   $379   $(130
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)ComEd evaluates its operating performance using the measure of revenue net of purchased power expense. ComEd believes that revenue net of purchased power expense is a useful measurement because it provides information that can be used to evaluate its operational performance. In general, ComEd only earns margin based on the delivery and transmission of electricity. ComEd has included its discussion of revenue net of purchased power expense below as a complement to the financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. However, revenue net of purchased power expense is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or deemed more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.

 

Net Income

 

Year Ended December 31, 2012,2014, Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013.ComEd’s netNet income for the year ended December 31, 2012,2014, was higher than the same period in 2013, primarily due

to the 2013 remeasurement of Exelon’s like-kind exchange tax position, and increased electric distribution and transmission earnings resulting from increased capital investment, partially offset by unfavorable weather.

Year Ended December 31, 2013, Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. ComEd’s Net income for the year ended December 31, 2013, was lower than the same period in 20112012, primarily due to lowerthe remeasurement of Exelon’s like-kind exchange tax position and unfavorable weather, partially offset by increased electric distribution rates, effective June 20, 2012, pursuant to the ICC Order in the initial formula filing under EIMA. Offsetting the impact of the lower rates were increases in revenueand transmission earnings resulting from the annual reconciliation of ComEd’s distribution revenue requirement pursuant to EIMA, net of lowerincreased costs and capital investments and higher allowed return on equity. Additionally, offsetting the impacts of lower electric distribution rates was increased transmission revenue during 2012.ROE. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters and Note 14—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2013 10-K for additional information.

 

The increase in operating and maintenance expenses reflect increases in contracting and labor expenses as a result of the first year of the ten-year grid modernization project related to EIMA. Operating and maintenance costs also increased as a result of increased pension and other non-pension and postretirement benefits expenses due to the impact of lower actuarially assumed discount rates and expected return on plan assets for 2012 as compared to 2011. Additionally, operating and maintenance costs were higher in 2012 due to one-time net benefits recognized in 2011 pursuant to the May 2011 ICC order in ComEd’s 2010 rate case.

Year Ended December 31, 2011, Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.The increase in ComEd’s net income was primarily due to higher electric distribution rates, effective June 1, 2011, pursuant to the ICC order in the 2010 Rate Case, and increased revenues resulting from the annual reconciliation of ComEd’s distribution revenue requirement pursuant to EIMA, which became effective in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net income was also higher due to the re-measurement of uncertain income tax positions in 2010 related to the 1999 sale of ComEd’s fossil generating assets. The re-measurement resulted in increased interest expense and income tax expense recorded in 2010. These increases to net income were partially offset by higher operating and maintenance expense and taxes other than income.

The increase in operating and maintenance expense reflects the benefit recorded in 2010 resulting from the ICC’s approval of ComEd’s uncollectible accounts expense rider mechanism, a reduction in ComEd’s ARO reserve in 2010, and higher labor and contracting expenses incurred in 2011. These increases to operating and maintenance expense were partially offset by one-time net benefits recognized pursuant to the ICC order in ComEd’s 2010 rate case.

Operating Revenues andRevenue Net of Purchased Power Expense

 

There are certain drivers toof Operating revenue that are fully offset by their impact on purchasedPurchased power expense, such as commodity procurement costs and participation in customer choice programs. ComEd is permitted to recover its electricity procurement costs from retail customers without mark-up. Therefore, fluctuations in electricity procurement costs have no impact on electric revenueRevenue net of purchased power expense. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on ComEd’s electricity procurement process.

 

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Electric revenues and purchased power expense are affected by fluctuations in customers’ purchases from competitive electric generation suppliers. All ComEd customers have the abilitychoice to purchase electricity from an alternativea competitive electric generation supplier. The customerCustomer choice of electric generation supplier doesprograms do not impact theComEd’s volume of deliveries, but affectsdo affect ComEd’s Operating revenue collected from customers related to supplied energy, and generation services. which is fully offset in Purchased power expense. Therefore, customer choice programs have no impact on Revenue net of purchased power expense.

The number of retail customers purchasing electricity from competitive electric generation suppliersparticipating in customer choice programs was 1,627,1502,426,921, 2,630,185 and 380,2621,627,150 at December 31, 2012,2014, 2013 and 2011,2012, respectively, representing 43%63%, 68% and 10%43% of total retail customers, respectively. Retail deliveriesenergy purchased from competitive electric generation suppliers represented 65%80%, 81% and 56%65% of ComEd’s retail kWh sales atfor the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and 2011, respectively. On March 20, 2012, approximately 170 Illinois municipalities approved referenda regarding electric supply aggregation. This approval allowed municipal officials to identify and sign contracts with alternative retail electric suppliers. With few exceptions, these municipalities have identified and switched to alternative retail electric suppliers as of December 31, 2012. The City of Chicago and approximately 70 other municipalities and townships passed similar referenda in November 2012. The City of Chicago switching will occur in the first quarter of 2013. All or some of the other 70 municipalities and townships are also expected to switch during the first half of 2013. As contracts with new retail electric suppliers take effect, ComEd expects the percentage of retail deliveries purchased from retail electric suppliers to continue to increase. It is anticipated that by the end of the second quarter 2013 approximately 72% of retail customers and 82% of kWh sales in the ComEd region will be supplied by competitive retail electric suppliers.

 

The changes in ComEd’s electric revenueRevenue net of purchased power expense for 2012the year ended 2014 compared to 2011the same period in 2013 consisted of the following:

 

   Increase
(Decrease)
 

Electric distribution revenues

  $40 

Transmission

   40 

Regulatory required programs cost recovery

   32 

Revenues subject to refund, net

   4 

Weather delivery

   2 

Volume delivery

   (4

Other

   1 
  

 

 

 

Total increase

  $115 
  

 

 

 
   Increase 

Weather

  $(16

Electric distribution revenue

   (2

Transmission revenue

   30  

Regulatory required programs

   52  

Revenue subject to refund

   (9

Pricing and customer mix

   5  

Uncollectible accounts recovery, net

   41  

Other

   (4
  

 

 

 

Increase in revenue net of purchased power

  $97  
  

 

 

 

 

Electric distribution revenues

In 2011, the ICC issued an order in the 2010 Rate Case approving an increase in ComEd’s annual revenue requirement. The order became effective June 1, 2011, resulting in higher revenues for the first six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. Offsetting this increase was the lower rates which went into effect June 20, 2012, resulting from the May Order issued in ComEd’s 2011 formula rate proceeding under EIMA. Additionally, electric distribution revenues increased as a result of the annual reconciliation of ComEd’s distribution revenue requirement pursuant to EIMA. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Transmission

ComEd’s transmission rates are established based on a FERC-approved formula. ComEd’s most recent annual formula rate update, filed in May 2012, reflects actual 2011 expenses and investments plus forecasted 2012 capital additions. Transmission revenues net of purchased power expense vary from year to year based upon fluctuations in the underlying costs, investments being recovered and

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other billing determinants, such as the highest daily peak load from the previous calendar year. ComEd set a record for the highest daily peak load of 23,753 MWs on July 20, 2011, which was reflected in the determination of transmission revenues billed beginning January 1, 2012, and transmission rates that went into effect on June 1, 2012. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Regulatory required programs cost recovery

Revenues related to regulatory required programs are the recoveries from customers for costs of various legislative and/or regulatory programs on a full and current basis through approved regulated rates. Programs include ComEd’s energy efficiency and demand response and purchased power administrative costs. An equal and offsetting amount has been reflected in operating and maintenance expense during the periods presented. Refer to the operating and maintenance expense discussion below for additional information on included programs.

Revenues subject to refund, net

ComEd records revenues subject to refund based upon its best estimate of customer collections that may be required to be refunded. During the year ended December 31, 2012, ComEd did not record material revenues subject to refund associated with any matters. As a result of the September 30, 2010, Illinois Appellate Court (Court) decision in the 2007 Rate Case which ruled against ComEd on the treatment of post-test year accumulated depreciation and the recovery of system modernization costs via Rider SMP, ComEd began recording revenue subject to refund prospectively. In addition, ComEd began recording revenue subject to refund on June 1, 2010, relating to the recovery of Cash Working Capital (CWC) through its energy procurement rider. Based on the 2010 Rate Case order as well as the order on remand associated with the Court order, during the third quarter 2011 ComEd reduced its revenue subject to refund reserve. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these proceedings.

Weather—deliveryWeather

 

The demand for electricity is affected by weather conditions. Very warm weather in summer months and very cold weather in other months are referred to as “favorable weather conditions”

because these weather conditions result in increased customer usage and delivery of electricity.usage. Conversely, mild weather reduces demand. The favorable weather conditions forFor the year ended December 31, 2012, resulted in an increase in revenues2014, unfavorable weather conditions, primarily during the summer months, reduced Operating revenue net of purchased power expense.expense when compared to prior year.

 

Heating and cooling degree days are quantitative indices that reflect the demand for energy needed to heat or cool a home or business. Normal weather is determined based on historical average heating and cooling degree days for a 30-year period in ComEd’s service territory with cooling degree days generally having a more significant impact to ComEd, particularly during the summer months. The changes in heating and cooling degree days in ComEd’s service territory for the years ended December 31, 2012,2014 and 2011,2013 consisted of the following:

 

               % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

  2012   2011   Normal   From 2011  From Normal 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

                   

Heating Degree-Days

   5,065    6,134    6,341    (17.4)%   (20.1)% 

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,324    1,036    842    27.8  57.2

   Twelve Months Ended December 31,       % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

      2014           2013       Normal   From 2013   From Normal 

Heating Degree-Days

   7,027     6,603     6,341     6.4%     10.8%  

Cooling Degree-Days

   799     933     842     (14.4)%     (5.1)%  

 

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Volume—deliveryVolume

 

RevenuesFor the year ended December 31, 2014 Revenue net of purchased power expense decreasedremained relatively consistent, as a result of lower delivery volume, exclusive of the effects of weather, reflecting decreased average usage per residential customer for 2012, compared to 2011.

Other

Other revenues were higher during the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to 2011. Other revenues, which can vary period to period, include rental revenues, revenues related to late payment charges, assistance provided to other utilities through mutual assistance programs, recoveries of environmental costs associated with MGP sites and recoveries under ComEd’s uncollectible accounts tariff.

The changes in ComEd’s electric revenue net of purchased power expense for 2011 compared to 2010 consisted of the following:

   Increase
(Decrease)
 

Pricing (2010 Rate Case)

  $89 

Revenues subject to refund, net

   31 

Distribution formula rate reconciliation

   29 

Regulatory required programs cost recovery

   21 

Transmission

   18 

2007 City of Chicago settlement

   2 

Volume—delivery

   (10

Weather—delivery

   (21

Uncollectible accounts recovery, net

   (33

Other

   (2
  

 

 

 

Total increase

  $124 
  

 

 

 

Pricing (2010 Rate Case)

The ICC issued an order in the 2010 Rate Case approving an increase in ComEd’s annual electric distribution revenue requirement. The order became effective June 1, 2011, resulting in higher revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.2013.

 

Revenues subject to refund, net

As a result of the September 30, 2010, Court decision in the 2007 Rate Case ComEd began recording revenue subject to refund prospectively. In addition, ComEd began recording revenue subject to refund on June 1, 2010, relating to the recovery of Cash Working Capital (CWC) through its energy procurement rider. As a result of the 2010 rate case order, ComEd reduced its revenue subject to refund reserve during the third quarter of 2011. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Electric Distribution formula rate reconciliationRevenue

 

EIMA provides for a performance-based formula rate tariff. The legislation provides fortariff, which requires an annual reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect to the actual costs that the ICC determines are prudently and reasonably incurred in a given year. Under EIMA, distribution revenue varies from year to year based upon fluctuations in the underlying costs, investments being recovered, allowed ROE, and other billing determinants. In addition, ComEd’s allowed rate of return on common equity is the annual average rate on 30-year treasury notes plus 580 basis points, subject to a collar of plus or minus 50 basis points. Therefore, the collar limits favorable and unfavorable impacts of weather and load on revenue. During the year ended December 31, 2014, distribution revenue decreased $2 million at ComEd, made its initial reconciliation filing in May

primarily due to lower Operating and maintenance expenses primarily driven by the impacts of certain OPEB plan design changes, partially offset by increased capital investment. See Operating and Maintenance Expense below, ITEM 1. BUSINESS—Commonwealth Edison Company, Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 16—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

123Transmission Revenue


2012Under a FERC approved formula, transmission revenue varies from year to year based upon fluctuations in the underlying costs, investments being recovered and other billing determinants, such as the adjusted rates will take effect in January 2013. Athighest daily peak load from the previous calendar year. During the year ended December 31, 2011,2014, ComEd had recorded an estimated reconciliationincreased revenue of approximately $29$30 million which did not include the reconciliation of significant storm costs discussed under operating and maintenance expense below.due to increased capital investments. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Regulatory required programs cost recoveryRequired Programs

 

Revenues relatedThis represents the change in Operating revenue collected under approved riders to regulatory required programs are the recoveries from customers ofrecover costs incurred for various legislative and/or regulatory programs on asuch as ComEd’s energy efficiency and demand response and purchase power administrative costs. The riders are designed to provide full and current basis through approved regulated rates. An equal and offsetting amount has been reflectedcost recovery.

The costs of these programs are included in operatingOperating and maintenance expense. Refer to the Operating and maintenance expense discussion below for regulatoryadditional information on included programs.

Uncollectible Accounts Recovery, Net

Uncollectible accounts recovery, net represents recoveries under ComEd’s uncollectible accounts tariff. See the Operating and maintenance expense discussion below for additional information on this tariff.

Pricing and Customer Mix

The increase in Revenue net of purchased power as a result of pricing and customer mix is primarily attributable to higher overall effective rates due to decreased usage across all major customer classes and change in customer mix for the years ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Revenue Subject to Refund

ComEd records revenue subject to refund based upon its best estimate of customer collections that may be required programs duringto be refunded. For the period presented.year ended December 31, 2014, ComEd recorded $9 million of revenue subject to refund associated with Rider AMP. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsstatements for additional information.

 

TransmissionOther

 

ComEd’s transmission rates are established based on a FERC-approved formula. ComEd’s 2010 formula rate update, filedOther revenue, which can vary period to period, includes rental revenue, revenue related to late payment charges, assistance provided to other utilities through mutual assistance programs and recoveries of environmental costs associated with MGP sites, recovery of energy procurement costs, for which an equal and offsetting amount is reflected in May 2011, reflects actual 2010 expensesDepreciation and investments plus forecasted 2011 capital additions. Transmission revenues net of purchased poweramortization expense vary from year to year based upon fluctuations induring the underlying costs and investments being recovered.periods presented.

 

2007 City of Chicago Settlement

ComEd paid $1 million and $3 millionThe changes in 2011 and 2010, respectively, under the terms of its 2007 settlement agreement with the City of Chicago. Payments were recorded as a reduction to revenues; therefore, the lower payment in 2011 resulted in a net increase in revenuesComEd’s Revenue net of purchased power expense for 20112013 compared to 2010.2012 consisted of the following:

   Increase 

Weather

  $(17

Volume

   (2

Electric distribution revenue

   168  

Discrete impacts of the 2012 distribution rate case order

   13  

Transmission revenue

   14  

Regulatory required programs

   20  

Uncollectible accounts recovery, net

   (58

Other

   16  
  

 

 

 

Increase in revenue net of purchased power

  $154  
  

 

 

 

 

Volume—deliveryWeather

 

RevenuesFor the year ended December 31, 2013, the increase in Revenue net of purchased power expense was offset by unfavorable weather conditions as a result of the mild weather in 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

The changes in heating and cooling degree days in ComEd’s service territory for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:

   Twelve Months Ended December 31,       % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

      2013           2012       Normal   From 2012   From Normal 

Heating Degree-Days

   6,603     5,065     6,341     30.4%     4.1%  

Cooling Degree-Days

   933     1,324     842     (29.5)%     10.8%  

Volume

Revenue net of purchased power expense decreased as a result of lower delivery volume, exclusive of the effects of weather, for the year ended December 31, 2013, reflecting decreased average usage per residential and small commercial and industrial customer for 2011as compared to 2010.the same period in 2012.

 

Weather—deliveryElectric Distribution Revenue

 

The increase in revenues netDuring the year ended December 31, 2013, ComEd recorded increased revenue of purchased power expense in 2011 compared$168 million under EIMA, primarily due to 2010 were partially offset by unfavorable weather conditions, despite setting a new record for highest daily peak load of 23,753 MWs on July 20, 2011.

The changes in heatingincreased capital investments, increased operating expenses, and cooling degree days in ComEd’s service territory consistedhigher allowed ROE. These amounts exclude the discrete impacts of the following:2012 Distribution Rate Case Orders discussed separately below. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

               % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

  2011   2010   Normal   From 2010  From Normal 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

                   

Heating Degree-Days

   6,134    5,991    6,362    2.4  (3.6)% 

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,036    1,181    855    (12.3)%   21.2

 

Uncollectible accounts recovery, netDiscrete Impacts of the 2012 Distribution Rate Case Orders

 

Represents recoveriesOn October 3, 2012, the ICC issued its final order related to ComEd’s 2011 formula rate proceeding under EIMA, which reestablished ComEd’s uncollectible accounts tariff. Referposition on the return on its pension asset, resulting in an increase to uncollectible accounts expense discussion belowrevenue in 2013. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for furtheradditional information.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2013, ComEd recorded increased revenue during the year ended December 31, 2013 of $14 million, primarily due to increased capital investments and higher operating expenses. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Operating and Maintenance Expense

 

  Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase 
  2012   2011   2012 vs.
2011
   2011   2010   2011 vs.
2010
   2014   2013   2014 vs.
2013
   2013   2012   2013 vs.
2012
 

Operating and maintenance expense—baseline

  $1,198   $1,074   $124   $1,074   $975   $99   $1,211    $1,202    $9    $1,202    $1,199    $3  

Operating and maintenance expense—regulatory required programs(a)

   147    115    32    115    94    21    218     166     52     166     146     20  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total operating and maintenance expense

  $1,345   $1,189   $156   $1,189   $1,069   $120   $1,429    $1,368    $61    $1,368    $1,345    $23  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Operating and maintenance expensesexpense for regulatory required programs are recoveries from customers for costs forof various legislative and/orand regulatory programs that are recoverable from customers on a full and current basis through approved regulated rates. An equal and offsetting amount has been reflected in operating revenues.revenue.

The changes in operatingOperating and maintenance expense for year ended December 31, 2012,2014, compared to the same period in 20112013 and changes for the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, compared to the same period in 2010,2012, consisted of the following:

 

  Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
 Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
   Increase
2014 vs. 2013
 Increase
2013 vs. 2012
 

Baseline

      

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials (b)(a)

  $95  $72   $56   $48  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense(b)

   46   1    (85  3  

Discrete impacts from 2010 Rate Case order (a)

   32   (32

Corporate Allocations

   —     8 

Storm Related Costs(d)

   (1  2 

Technology Innovation Trust(d)

   (11  15 

Uncollectible accounts expense—one-time impact of 2010 ICC Order(c)

   —     60 

Uncollectible accounts expense, net(c)

   (27  (33

Storm-related costs

   (11  (10

Uncollectible accounts expense—provision(c)

   12    (10

Uncollectible accounts expense—recovery, net(c)

   29    (48

Other

   (10  6    8    20  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   124   99    9    3  

Regulatory required programs

      

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

   33   25    52    20  

Purchased power administrative costs

   (1  (4
  

 

  

 

 
   32   21 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Increase in operating and maintenance expense

  $156  $120   $61   $23  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)In May 2011, as a resultReflects decreased contracting costs resulting from new projects associated with EIMA for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the 2010 Rate Case order, ComEd recorded one-time net benefitsCombined Notes to reestablish previously expensed plant balances and to recover previously incurred costs related to Exelon’s 2009 restructuring plan.Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding EIMA.
(b)The increase in 2012 labor, other benefits, contracting and materialPrimarily reflects decreased non-pension costs is the result of the first year of a ten year grid modernization project associated with EIMA.OPEB plan design changes during 2014. See Note 316—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.information regarding plan changes.
(c)On February 2, 2010, the ICC issued an order adopting ComEd’s proposed tariffs filed in accordance with Illinois legislation providing public utilities the abilityComEd is allowed to recover from or refund to customers the difference between the utility’s annual uncollectible accounts expense and the amounts collected in rates annually through a rider mechanism starting with 2008 and prospectively. As a result of this order, ComEd recorded a regulatory asset of $70 million and an offsetting reduction in operating and maintenance expense for the cumulative under-collections in 2008 and 2009.mechanism. In addition, ComEd recorded a onetime contribution of $10 million associated with this legislation.
(d)Under EIMA, ComEd may recover costs associated with certain one-time events, such as large storms, over a five-year period. During the fourth quarter of 2011,2013, ComEd recorded a net reduction in operatingOperating and maintenance expense for costs related to three significant 2011 storms. In addition, pursuantuncollectible accounts due to EIMA, ComEd makes recurring paymentsthe timing of regulatory cost recovery and customers purchasing electricity from competitive electric generation suppliers as a result of municipal aggregation. An equal and offsetting reduction has been recognized in Operating revenue for contribution to a Science and Technology Innovation Trust fund that will be used to fund energy innovation.the periods presented.

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Operating and maintenance expense for regulatory required programs

Operating and maintenance expenses for regulatory required programs are costs for various legislative and/or regulatory programs that are recoverable from customers on a full and current basis through approved regulated rates. An equal and offsetting amount has been reflected in operating revenues. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

The changes in depreciationDepreciation and amortization expense for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 2010,2012, consisted of the following:

 

   Increase
2012 vs. 2011
   Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
 

Depreciation expense associated with higher plant balances(a)

  $22   $20 

Storm Cost Amortization

   4    14 

Other Regulatory Asset Amortization

   14    (2

Other

   16    6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in depreciation and amortization expense

  $56   $38 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Increase
2014 vs. 2013
  Increase
2013 vs. 2012
 

Depreciation associated with higher plant balances

  $46   $22  

Amortization of storm-related regulatory assets (a)

   —      4  

Amortization of MGP regulatory assets (b)

   (18  27  

Amortization of other regulatory assets

   (3  6  

Other

   (7  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase in depreciation and amortization expense

  $18   $59  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Under EIMA, ComEd is required to recover costs associated with significant storms over a five-year period through the amortization of a regulatory asset.
(b)An equal and offsetting amount for the amortization expense related to MGP remediation expenditures is reflected in Operating revenue during the periods presented.

 

Taxes Other Than Income

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013.Taxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to decreased Illinois electricity distribution taxes. Taxes other than income, which can vary period to period, include municipal and state utility taxes, real estate taxes, and payroll taxes. Taxes other than income remained relatively flat for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, compared to the same periods in 2013.

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.2012. Taxes other than income taxes increased primarily due to the accrual of estimated future refunds ofincreased Illinois utilityelectricity distribution tax recorded in 2010 for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. Previously, ComEd had recorded refunds of the Illinois utility distribution tax when received. Due to sufficient, reliable evidence, ComEd began in June 2010 recording an estimated receivable associated with anticipated Illinois utility distribution tax refunds prospectively.taxes.

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

The changes in interestInterest expense, net for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

   (Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
  Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
 

Interest expense related to uncertain tax positions(a)

  $—     $(63

Interest expense on debt (including financing trusts)(b)

   (26  20 

Other

   (12  2 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Decrease in interest expense, net

  $(38 $(41
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Increase
(Decrease)
2014 vs. 2013
  Increase
(Decrease)
2013 vs. 2012
 

Interest expense related to uncertain tax positions (a)

  $(275 $281  

Interest expense on debt (including financing trusts) (b)

   16    2  

Other

   1    (11
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in interest expense, net

  $(258 $272  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)During 2010, ComEd recorded $59 millionPrimarily reflects the remeasurement of interest expense associated withExelon’s like-kind exchange tax position in the re-measurementfirst quarter of uncertain income tax positions related2013. See Note 14—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to the 1999 sale of Fossil Generating Assets.Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(b)InterestPrimarily reflects interest expense related to the First Mortgage Bonds. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on ComEd’s debt decreased in 2012 due to more favorable interest rates on long-term debt balances year over year.obligations.

 

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Other, Net

 

The changes in other,Other, net for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

  Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
 Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
   Increase
(Decrease)
2014 vs. 2013
 Increase
(Decrease)
2013 vs. 2012
 

Interest income related to uncertain tax positions(a)

  $16  $8   $—     $(20

AFUDC—Equity

   (8  —    

Other

   (6  (3   (1  7  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Increase in Other, net

  $10  $5 

Increase (decrease) in Other, net

  $(9 $(13
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Primarily reflects a receivable recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to the final 1999-2001 IRS settlement.

Effective Income Tax Rate

 

ComEd’s effective income tax raterates for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 2011,were 39.6%, 37.9% and 2010 was 38.7%, 37.5% and 51.4%, respectively. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the components of the effective income tax rates.

 

Retail Deliveries to customers (in GWhs)

  2012   2011   %
Change
2012 vs
2011
  Weather-
Normal
%
Change
  2010   %
Change
2011 vs
2010
  Weather-
Normal
%
Change
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

           

Residential

   28,528    28,273    0.9  (0.6)%   29,171    (3.1)%   (1.3)% 

Small commercial & industrial

   32,534    32,281    0.8  0.2  32,904    (1.9)%   (0.8)% 

Large commercial & industrial

   27,643    27,732    (0.3)%   (0.3)%   27,717    0.1  0.6

Street Lighting & electric railroads

   1,272    1,235    3.0  4.2  1,273    (3.0)%   (1.2)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

    

Total Retail

   89,977    89,521    0.5  (0.1)%   91,065    (1.7)%   (0.5)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

    

ComEd Electric Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

 

  As of December 31, 

Number of Electric Customers

  2012   2011   2010 

Retail Deliveries to customers (in GWhs)

 2014 2013 %
Change
2014 vs
2013
 Weather-
Normal
%
Change
 2012 %
Change
2013 vs
2012
 Weather-
Normal
%
Change
 

Retail Deliveries (a)

       

Residential

   3,455,546    3,448,481    3,438,677    27,230    27,800    (2.1)%   0.3  28,528    (2.6)%   (0.6)% 

Small commercial & industrial

   365,357    365,824    363,393    32,146    32,305    (0.5)%   (0.3)%   32,534    (0.7)%   0.2

Large commercial & industrial

   1,980    2,032    2,005    27,847    27,684    0.6  0.7  27,643    0.1  (0.3)% 

Street Lighting & electric railroads

   4,812    4,797    5,078  

Public authorities & electric railroads

  1,358    1,355    0.2  (0.7)%   1,272    6.5  4.2
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

   

Total

   3,827,695    3,821,134    3,809,153  

Total retail deliveries

  88,581    89,144    (0.6)%   0.2  89,977    (0.9)%   (0.1)% 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

Electric Revenue

  2012   2011   %
Change
2012 vs

2011
  2010   %
Change
2011 vs

2010
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

         

Residential

  $3,037    $3,510     (13.5)%  $3,549     (1.1)% 

Small commercial & industrial

   1,339    1,517    (11.7)%   1,639    (7.4)% 

Large commercial & industrial

   395    383    3.1  397    (3.5)% 

Street Lighting & electric railroads

   44    50    (12.0)%   62    (19.4)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Retail

   4,815    5,460    (11.8)%   5,647    (3.3)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Other Revenue(b)

   628    596    5.4  557    7.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Electric Revenues

  $5,443    $6,056     (10.1)%  $6,204     (2.4)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   
   As of December 31, 

Number of Electric Customers

  2014   2013   2012 

Residential

   3,502,386     3,480,398     3,455,546  

Small commercial & industrial

   369,053     367,569     365,357  

Large commercial & industrial

   1,998     1,984     1,980  

Public authorities & electric railroads

   4,815     4,853     4,812  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   3,878,252     3,854,804     3,827,695  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Electric Revenue

  2014   2013   %
Change
2014 vs
2013
   2012   %
Change
2013 vs
2012
 

Retail Sales (a)

          

Residential

  $2,074    $2,073     —  %    $3,037     (31.7)% 

Small commercial & industrial

   1,335     1,250     6.8%     1,339     (6.6)% 

Large commercial & industrial

   434     427     1.6%     395     8.1

Public authorities & electric railroads

   46     48     (4.2)%     44     9.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total retail sales

   3,889     3,798     2.4%     4,815     (21.1)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Other revenue (b)

   675     666     1.4%     628     6.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total electric revenue

  $4,564    $4,464     2.2%    $5,443     (18.0)% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

(a)Reflects delivery revenuesrevenue and volumesvolume from customers purchasing electricity directly from ComEd and customers purchasing electricity from a competitive electric generation supplier. Allsupplier, as all customers are assessed charges for delivery.delivery charges. For customers purchasing electricity from ComEd, revenue also reflects the cost of energy and transmission.

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(b)Other revenue primarily includes transmission revenue from PJM. Other items include wholesale revenue, rental revenue, revenuesrevenue related to late payment charges, assistance provided to other utilities through mutual assistance programs, and recoveries of environmental remediation costs associated with MGP sites.sites, and intercompany revenue.

Results of Operations—PECO

 

  2012 2011 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2012 vs. 2011
variance
 2010 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2011 vs. 2010
variance
   2014 2013 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2014 vs. 2013
variance
 2012 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2013 vs. 2012
variance
 

Operating revenues

  $3,186  $3,720  $(534 $5,519  $(1,799

Operating revenue

  $3,094   $3,100   $(6 $3,186   $(86

Purchased power and fuel

   1,375   1,864   489   2,762   898    1,261    1,300    39    1,375    75  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense(a)

   1,811   1,856   (45  2,757   (901   1,833    1,800    33    1,811    (11
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other operating expenses

            

Operating and maintenance

   809   794   (15  733   (61   866    748    (118  809    61  

Depreciation and amortization

   217   202   (15  1,060   858    236    228    (8  217    (11

Taxes other than income

   162   205   43   303   98    159    158    (1  162    4  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other operating expenses

   1,188   1,201   13   2,096    895    1,261    1,134    (127  1,188    54  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   623   655   (32  661   (6   572    666    (94  623    43  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

            

Interest expense, net

   (123  (134  11   (193  59    (113  (115  2    (123  8  

Other, net

   8   14   (6  8   6    7    6    1    8    (2
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (115  (120  5   (185  65    (106  (109  3    (115  6  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   508   535   (27  476   59    466    557    (91  508    49  

Income taxes

   127   146   19   152   6    114    162    48    127    (35
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   381   389   (8  324   65    352    395    (43  381    14  

Preferred security dividends

   4   4   —     4   —   

Preferred security dividends and redemption

   —      7    7    4    (3
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income on common stock

  $377  $385  $(8 $320  $65 

Net income attributable to common shareholder

  $352   $388   $(36 $377   $11  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)PECO evaluates its operating performance using the measures of revenue net of purchased power expense for electric sales and revenue net of fuel expense for gas sales. PECO believes revenue net of purchased power expense and revenue net of fuel expense are useful measurements of its performance because they provide information that can be used to evaluate its net revenue from operations. PECO has included the analysis below as a complement to the financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. However, revenue net of purchased power expense and revenue net of fuel expense figures are not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.

 

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholder

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013.The decrease in netNet income attributable to common shareholder was driven primarily by lower operatingan increase in Operating and maintenance expense partially offset by an increase in Operating revenue net of purchasedpurchase power and fuel expense and increased storm costs. Thea decrease in revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense was primarily related to unfavorable weather and a decline in electric load. The decrease to net income was partially offset by lower taxes other than income, interest expense and income taxes.Income tax expense.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.2012. The increase in netNet income was driven primarily driven by new distribution rates effective January 1, 2011 as a result of the 2010 electriclower Operating and natural gas rate case settlements, decreased interestmaintenance expense and decreased income tax expense. The increase in net income was partially offset by increased storm costs, increased depreciation expense and the net impact of the 2010 CTC recoveries reflectedan increase in electric operating revenues net of purchased power expense and CTC amortization expense, both of which ceased at the end of the transition period on December 31, 2010.income taxes.

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Operating RevenuesRevenue Net of Purchased Power and Fuel Expense

 

There are certain drivers to operatingElectric and gas revenue that are offset by their impact onand purchased power and fuel expense such as commodity procurement costs and customer choice programs. PECO’s electric generation rates charged to customers were capped until December 31, 2010 in accordance with the 1998 restructuring settlement. Beginning January 1, 2011, PECO’s electric generation rates are based on actual costs incurred through its approved competitive market procurement process. Electric and gas revenues and purchased power and fuel expenses are affected by fluctuations in commodity procurement costs. PECO’s electric supply and natural gas cost rates charged to customers are subject to adjustments at least quarterly andthat are designed to recover or refund the difference between the actual cost of electric supply and natural gas and the amount included in rates in accordance with the PAPUC’s GSA and PGC, respectively. Therefore, fluctuations in electric supply and natural gas procurement costs have no impact on electric and gas revenuesrevenue net of purchased power and fuel expenses.expense.

 

Electric and gas revenuesrevenue and purchased power and fuel expense are also affected by fluctuations in participation in the customer choice program.Customer Choice Program. All PECO customers have the choice to purchase electricity and gas from competitive electric generation and natural gas suppliers, respectively. The customer’s choice of suppliers does not impact the volume of deliveries, but affects revenue collected from customers related to supplied energy and natural gas service. Customer choice programChoice Program activity has no impact on electric and gas revenue net of purchase power and fuel expense. The number of retail customers purchasing energy from a competitive electric generation supplier was 496,500, 387,600546,900, 531,500, and 36,600496,500 at December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. Retail deliveries purchased from competitive electric generation suppliers represented 66%70%, 57%68%, and 1%66% of PECO’s retail kWh sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. The number of retail customers purchasing natural gas from a competitive natural gas supplier was 53,600, 24,80078,400, 66,400, and 6,80052,700 at December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. Retail deliveries purchased from competitive natural gas suppliers represented 16%22%, 11%19%, and 7%16% of PECO’s mmcf sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.

 

The changes in PECO’s operating revenuesOperating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 20112013 consisted of the following:

 

  Increase (Decrease)   Increase 
  Electric Gas Total   Electric Gas Total 

Weather

  $(17 $(15 $(32  $(15 $13   $(2

Volume

   (22  —     (22   2    5    7  

Pricing

   (4  3   (1   (1  (3  (4

Regulatory required programs

   29   —     29    33    —      33  

Other

   (19  —     (19   (1  —      (1
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total decrease

  $(33 $(12 $(45

Total increase

  $18   $15   $33  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Weather

 

The demand for electricity and gas is affected by weather conditions. With respect to the electric business, very warm weather in summer months and, with respect to the electric and gas businesses, very cold weather in winter months are referred to as “favorable weather conditions” because these weather conditions result in increased deliveries of electricity and gas. Conversely, mild weather reduces demand. Electric and gas revenuesOperating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense werewas lower due to the impact of unfavorable 2014 summer and fourth quarter weather conditions, partially offset by the impact of favorable first quarter 2014 winter weather conditions during 2012 in PECO’s service territory.

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Heating and cooling degree days are quantitative indices that reflect the demand for energy needed to heat or cool a home or business. Normal weather is determined based on historical average heating and cooling degree days for a 30-year period in PECO’s service territory. The changes in heating and cooling degree days in PECO’s service territory for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 20112013 and normal weather consisted of the following:

 

              % Change   Twelve Months Ended December 31,       % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

  2012   2011   Normal   From 2011 From Normal       2014           2013       Normal   From 2013 From Normal 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

                  

Heating Degree-Days

   3,747    4,157    4,603    (9.9)%   (18.6)%    4,749     4,474     4,603     6.1  3.2%  

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,603    1,617    1,301    (0.9)%   23.2   1,311     1,411     1,301     (7.1)%   0.8%  

Volume

The increase in Operating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense related to delivery volume, exclusive of the effects of weather, primarily reflects the impact of moderate economic and customer growth partially offset by energy efficiency initiatives on customer usages for gas and residential electric and a shift in the volume profile across classes from commercial and industrial classes to residential classes for electric.

Pricing

The decrease in gas operating revenue net of fuel expense as a result of pricing is primarily attributable to lower overall effective rates due to increased retail gas usage.

Regulatory Required Programs

This represents the change in operating revenue collected under approved riders to recover costs incurred for regulatory programs such as smart meter, energy efficiency and the GSA. The riders are designed to provide full and current cost recovery as well as a return. The costs of these programs are included in Operating and maintenance expense, Depreciation and amortization expense and Income taxes. Refer to the Operating and maintenance expense discussion below for additional information on included programs.

The changes in PECO’s operating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 consisted of the following:

   Increase (Decrease) 
   Electric  Gas  Total 

Weather

  $6   $31   $37  

Volume

   (3  (3  (6

Pricing

   (14  2    (12

Regulatory required programs

   (6  —      (6

Gross receipts tax

   (8  —      (8

Gas distribution tax repair

   —      (8  (8

Other

   (7  (1  (8
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

  $(32 $21   $(11
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weather

Operating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense were higher due to the impact of favorable 2013 winter weather conditions.

The changes in heating and cooling degree days in PECO’s service territory for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 and normal weather consisted of the following:

   Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
       % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

      2013           2012       Normal   From 2012  From Normal 

Heating Degree-Days

   4,474     3,747     4,603     19.4  (2.8)% 

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,411     1,603     1,301     (12.0)%   8.5

 

Volume

 

The decrease in electric revenuesrevenue net of purchased power expense related to delivery volume, exclusive of the effects of weather, reflected the reduced oil refinery load in PECO’s service territory and the impact of energy efficiency initiatives and weak economic conditions on customer usage. The decrease wasusages as well as a shift in the volume profile across classes from residential classes to commercial and industrial classes, partially offset by additional volumes duethe oil refineries returning to the extra day from the leap year. See Note 3full production in 2013 as well as moderate economic growth. The decrease in gas revenue net of fuel expense related to delivery volume, exclusive of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding energy efficiency initiatives.effects of weather, primarily reflected a decline in residential use per customer.

 

Pricing

 

The decrease in electric operating revenuesrevenue net of purchased power and fuel expense as a result of pricing reflects the refund of the tax cash benefit resulting from the adoption of the safe harbor method of tax accounting for electric distribution property in 2011. The refund was reflected on customer bills as a credit beginning January 1, 2012. The accounting impact of the refund is completely offset by regulatory liability amortization recorded in income tax expense. The decrease in operating revenues net of purchase power and fuel expense as a result of pricing was partially offset by higherprimarily attributable to lower overall effective rates due to decreasedincreased usage per customer across all major customer classes.

 

Regulatory Required Programs

 

This represents the change in operating revenuesrevenue collected under approved riders to recover costs incurred for the smart meter, energy efficiency and consumer education programs as well as the administrative costs for the GSA and AEPS programs. The riders are designed to provide full and current cost recovery as well as a return. The offsetting costs of these programs are included in operatingOperating and maintenance expense, depreciationDepreciation and amortization expense and incomeIncome taxes. Refer to the operatingOperating and maintenance expense discussion below for additional information on included programs.

 

OtherGross Receipts Tax

GRT is an excise tax on total electric revenue. As a result of decreases in operating revenue compared to 2012, GRT decreased. Equal and offsetting decreases in GRT have been reflected in Taxes other than income.

Gas Distribution Tax Repair

 

The decrease in other electric revenues net of purchased power expense primarilygas distribution tax repair reflected a decrease in GRT revenue as a result of lower supplied energy service and a reduction in the GRT rate.2012 tax benefit received from prior period gas distribution repairs for the 2011 tax year. There is an equal and offsetting decreasetax benefit in GRT expense included in taxes other than income.

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The changes in PECO’s operating revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 consisted of the following:

   Increase (Decrease) 
   Electric  Gas  Total 

Weather

  $(33 $(13 $(46

Volume

   (11  3   (8

CTC recoveries

   (995  —     (995

Pricing

   139   16   155 

Regulatory required programs

   17   —     17 

Other

   (29  5   (24
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

  $(912 $11  $(901
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weather

Electric and gas revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense were lower due to unfavorable weather conditions during 2011 in PECO’s service territory compared to 2010 despite setting a new record for highest electric peak load of 8,983 MWs on July 22, 2011.

The changes in heating and cooling degree days for the twelve months ended 2011 and 2010, consisted of the following:

               % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days(a)

  2011   2010   Normal   From 2010  From Normal 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

                   

Heating Degree-Days

   4,157    4,396    4,638    (5.4)%   (10.4)% 

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,617    1,817    1,292    (11.0)%   25.2

Volume

The decrease in electric revenues net of purchased power expense related to delivery volume, exclusive of the effects of weather, reflected weak economic growth, the impact of energy efficiency initiatives on customer usage and the ramp-down of two oil refineries. SeeOperating revenue, see Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding energy efficiency initiatives.

The increase in gas revenues net of fuel expense related to delivery volume, exclusive of the effects of weather, reflected increased usage per customer across all customer classes.

CTC Recoveries

The decrease in electric revenues net of purchased power expense related to CTC recoveries reflected the absence of the CTC charge component that was included in rates charged to customers in 2010. PECO fully recovered all stranded costs during the final year of the transition period that expired on December 31, 2010.

Pricing

The increase in operating revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense as a result of pricing primarily reflected an increase of new electric and natural gas distribution rates charged to customers that became effective in January 1, 2011 in accordance with the 2010 PAPUC approved electric and natural gas distribution rate case settlements. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

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Regulatory Required Programs

This represents the change in operating revenues collected under approved riders to recover costs incurred for the smart meter, energy efficiency and consumer education programs as well as the administrative costs for the GSA and AEPS programs. The riders are designed to provide full and current cost recovery as well as a return. The offsetting costs of these programs are included in operating and maintenance expense, depreciation and amortization expense and income taxes. Refer to the operating and maintenance expense discussion below for additional information on included programs.explanation.

 

Other

 

The decrease in other electric revenuesrevenue net of purchased power expense primarilycompared to the year ended December 31, 2012 reflected a decrease in GRT revenue as a result of lower supplied energy service and retailwholesale transmission revenue earned by PECO due to increased participationhigher peak loads in the customer choice program. There is an equal and offsetting decrease in GRT expense included in taxes other than income. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in wholesale transmission revenue earned by PECO as a transmission owner for the use of PECO’s transmission facilities in PJM. The rates charged for wholesale transmission are based on the prior year’s peak, and the peak in 2010 was higher than in 2009.previous years.

The increase in gas operating revenues net of fuel expense primarily reflected an increase in off-system gas sales activity. Off-system gas sales revenues represent sales of excess gas supply on the wholesale market and the release of pipeline capacity.

Operating and Maintenance Expense

 

   Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
   Increase
(Decrease)

  2012  vs. 2011  
  Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
   Increase
(Decrease)

  2011  vs. 2010  
 
       2012           2011            2011           2010       

Operating and Maintenance Expense—Baseline

  $723   $725   $(2 $725   $680   $45 

Operating and Maintenance Expense—Regulatory

           

Required Programs(a)

   86    69    17   69    53    16 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating and Maintenance Expense

  $809   $794   $15  $794   $733   $61 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Twelve Months
Ended December  31,
   Increase   Twelve Months
Ended December  31,
   (Decrease) 
       2014           2013       2014 vs. 2013       2013           2012       2013 vs. 2012 

Operating and maintenance expense—baseline

  $761    $668    $93    $668    $723    $(55

Operating and maintenance expense—regulatory required programs (a)

   105     80    $25     80     86    $(6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating and maintenance expense

  $866    $748    $118    $748    $809    $(61
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Operating and maintenance expenses for regulatory required programs are costs for various legislative and/or regulatory programs that are recoverable from customers on a full and current basis through approved regulated rates. An equal and offsetting amount has been reflected in operating revenues.revenue.

 

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The changes in operatingOperating and maintenance expense for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

   Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
  Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
 

Baseline

   

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials

  $(29 $26 

Storm-related costs

   9 (a)  13 

Uncollectible accounts expense

   (4  4 

Constellation merger and integration costs

   15   2 

2010 non-cash charge resulting from Health Care Legislation

   —     (2

Other

   7   2 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (2  45 

Regulatory Required Programs

   

Smart Meter

   12   9 

Energy Efficiency

   8   2 

GSA

   (1  5 

Consumer education program

   (1  (1

AEPS

   (1  1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   17   16 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase in operating and maintenance expense

  $15  $61 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Increase
(Decrease)
2014 vs. 2013
  Increase
(Decrease)
2013 vs. 2012
 

Baseline

   

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials

  $12   $10  

Storm-related costs

   100(a)   (49

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense

   (5  (12

Merger and integration costs

   (7  (8

Corporate allocation

   5    —    

Uncollectible accounts expense

   (9  —    

Other

   (3  4  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   93    (55
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Regulatory required programs

   

Smart meter

   7    4  

Energy efficiency

   17    (9

Consumer education program

   —      (1

Other

   1    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   25    (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in operating and maintenance expense

  $118   $(61
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Storm-relatedTotal storm-related costs include $46approximately $85 million of incremental storm costs, incurred inincluding the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of Hurricane Sandy. This expense was significantly offset byFebruary 5, 2014 ice storm and the costs incurred related to Hurricane Irene and other storms throughout 2011.significant July storms.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013.The changesincrease in depreciationDepreciation and amortization expense, net for 20122014, compared to 20112013 was primarily due to ongoing capital expenditures and 2011regulatory required programs.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The increase in Depreciation and amortization expense, net for 2013 compared to 2010 consisted of the following:2012 was primarily due to ongoing capital expenditures.

   Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
   Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
 

CTC amortization (a)

  $—      $(885

Other(b)

   15    27 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in depreciation and amortization expense

  $15   $(858
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)PECO’s scheduled CTC amortization was recorded in accordance with its 1998 restructuring settlement and was fully amortized as of December 31, 2010.
(b)Increase due primarily to ongoing capital expenditures.

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Taxes Other Than Income

 

Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013.Taxes other than income remained relatively consistent.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012.The changedecrease in taxesTaxes other than income for 20122013 compared to 20112012 was primarily due to GRT expense slightly offset by sales and 2011 compared to 2010 consisted of the following:use tax.

   Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
  Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
 

GRT expense(a)

  $(33 $(97

Sales and use tax

   (12)(b)   —    

PURTA amortization

   —      (4)(c) 

Other

   2    3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Decrease in taxes other than income

  $(43 $(98
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)The decrease in GRT expense for 2012 compared to 2011 and 2011 compared to 2010 was a result of lower operating revenues. In addition, there was a reduction in the GRT rate in 2012.
(b)The decrease reflects a sales and use tax reserve adjustment in the first quarter of 2012 resulting from the completion of the audit of tax years 2005 through 2010.
(c)The decrease in taxes other than income related to PURTA amortization reflects the impact of regulatory liability amortization recorded in 2011 that offsets the distribution rate reduction made to refund a 2009 PURTA Supplemental Tax settlement to customers.

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013. The decrease in interestInterest expense, net for 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily due to the debt retirement in November 2011.remained relatively consistent.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.2012. The decrease in interestInterest expense, net for 20112013 compared to 20102012 was primarily due to refinancing debt at lower interest rates during the retirementsecond half of PETT transition bonds on September 1, 2010 and the impact of interest expense incurred in June 2010 related to the change in measurement of uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting guidance.2012.

See Notes 1 and 12 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

 

Other, Net

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013. The decrease in Other, net for 2012 compared to 2011 was due to decreased AFUDC—Equity. See Note 20 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details of the components of Other, net.remained relatively consistent.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.2012. The increase in Other, net for 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily due to increased investment income and AFUDC Equity. See Note 20 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.remained relatively consistent.

 

Effective Income Tax Rate

 

PECO’s effective income tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 2011were 24.5%, 29.1% and 2010 were 25.0%, 27.3% and 31.9%, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2012 reflects the impact of the tax benefit received from electing to change the method of accounting for gas distribution property for the 2011 tax year. Comparatively, the effective income tax rate for the

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year ended December 31, 2011 includes the effect of electing the safe harbor method of tax accounting for electric distribution property for the 2010 tax year. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regardingfurther discussion of the components of thechange in effective income tax rates.

 

PECO Electric Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

 

Retail Deliveries to customers (in GWhs)

 2012 2011 % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2010 % Change
2011 vs. 2010
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
  2014 2013 % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2012 % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

       

Retail Deliveries(a)

       

Residential

  13,233   13,687   (3.3)%   (1.7)%   13,913   (1.6)%   1.7  13,222    13,341    (0.9)%   0.5  13,233    0.8  —  

Small commercial & industrial

  8,063   8,321   (3.1)%   (2.3)%   8,503   (2.1)%   (0.7)%   8,025    8,101    (0.9)%   —    8,063    0.5  (1.1)% 

Large commercial & industrial

  15,253   15,677   (2.7)%   (2.7)%   16,372   (4.2)%   (3.3)%   15,310    15,379    (0.4)%   (0.1)%   15,253    0.8  1.5

Public authorities & electric railroads

  943   945   (0.2)%   (0.2)%   925   2.2  4.6  937    930    0.8  0.8  943    (1.4)%   (1.4)% 
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

Total Electric Retail

  37,492   38,630   (2.9)%   (2.2)%   39,713   (2.7)%   (0.9)% 

Total electric retail deliveries

  37,494    37,751    (0.7)%   0.1  37,492    0.7  0.3
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 

Number of Electric Customers

  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Residential

   1,417,773    1,415,681    1,411,643     1,434,011     1,423,068     1,417,773  

Small commercial & industrial

   148,803    148,570    148,297     149,149     149,117     148,803  

Large commercial & industrial

   3,111    3,110    3,071     3,103     3,105     3,111  

Public authorities & electric railroads

   9,660    9,689    9,670     9,734     9,668     9,660  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   1,579,347    1,577,050    1,572,681     1,595,997     1,584,958     1,579,347  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Electric Revenue

  2012   2011   % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 2010   % Change
2011 vs. 2010
   2014   2013   % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 2012   % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

         

Retail Sales(a)

         

Residential

  $1,689    $1,934     (12.7)%  $2,069     (6.5)%   $1,555    $1,592     (2.3)%  $1,689     (5.7)% 

Small commercial & industrial

   462    585    (21.0)%   1,061    (44.9)%    423     433     (2.3)%   462     (6.3)% 

Large commercial & industrial

   232    308    (24.7)%   1,364    (77.4)%    217     224     (3.1)%   232     (3.4)% 

Public authorities & electric railroads

   31    38    (18.4)%   89    (57.3)%    32     30     6.7  31     (3.2)% 
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Total Retail

   2,414    2,865    (15.7)%   4,583    (37.5)% 

Total retail

   2,227     2,279     (2.3)%   2,414     (5.6)% 
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Other Revenue(b)

   226    244    (7.4)%   252    (3.2)% 

Other revenue (b)

   221     221     —    226     (2.2)% 
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Total Electric Revenues

  $2,640    $3,109     (15.1)%  $4,835     (35.7)% 

Total electric revenue

  $2,448    $2,500     (2.1)%  $2,640     (5.3)% 
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

(a)Reflects delivery volumes and revenuesrevenue from customers purchasing electricity directly from PECO and customers purchasing electricity from a competitive electric generation supplier as all customers are assessed distribution charges. For customers purchasing electricity from PECO, revenue also reflectsreflect the cost of energy and transmission.
(b)Other revenue includes transmission revenue from PJM and wholesale electric revenues.revenue.

 

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PECO Gas Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

 

Deliveries to customers (in mmcf)

 2012 2011 % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2010 % Change
2011 vs. 2010
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
  2014 2013 % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2012 % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(b)

       

Retail Deliveries(a)

       

Retail sales

  49,767   54,239   (8.2)%   (0.1)%   56,833   (4.6)%   1.2  62,734    57,613    8.9  2.2  49,767    15.8  (0.1)% 

Transportation and other

  26,687   28,204   (5.4)%   (4.8)%   30,911   (8.8)%   (7.5)%   27,208    28,089    (3.1)%   (1.0)%   26,687    5.3  0.5
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

Total Gas Deliveries

  76,454   82,443   (7.3)%   (1.6)%   87,744   (6.0)%   (1.8)% 

Total gas deliveries

  89,942    85,702    4.9  1.2  76,454    12.1  0.1
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 

Number of Gas Customers

  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Residential

   454,502    451,382    448,391    462,663     458,356     454,502  

Commercial & industrial

   41,836    41,373    41,303    42,686     42,174     41,836  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Retail

   496,338    492,755    489,694 

Total retail

   505,349     500,530     496,338  

Transportation

   903    879    838    855     909     903  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   497,241    493,634    490,532    506,204     501,439     497,241  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Gas revenue

  2012   2011   % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 2010   % Change
2011 vs. 2010
   2014   2013   % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 2012   % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

         

Retail Sales(a)

         

Retail sales

  $509    $576     (11.6)%  $657     (12.3)%   $608    $562     8.2 $509     10.4

Transportation and other

   37    35    5.7  27    29.6   38     38     —    37     2.7
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Total Gas Deliveries

  $546    $611     (10.6)%  $684     (10.7)% 

Total gas revenue

  $646    $600     7.7 $546     9.9
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

(a)Reflects delivery volumes and revenuesrevenue from customers purchasing natural gas directly from PECO and customers purchasing natural gas from a competitive natural gas supplier as all customers are assessed distribution charges. For customers purchasing natural gas from PECO, revenue also reflectsreflect the cost of natural gas.

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Results of Operations—BGE

 

  2012 2011 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2012 vs. 2011
variance
 2010 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2011 vs. 2010
variance
   2014 2013 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2014 vs. 2013
variance
 2012 Favorable
(unfavorable)
2013 vs. 2012
variance
 

Operating revenues

  $2,735  $3,068  $(333 $3,541  $(473

Operating revenue

  $3,165   $3,065   $100   $2,735   $330  

Purchased power and fuel expense

   1,369   1,593   224   2,147   554    1,417    1,421    4    1,369    (52
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense(a)

   1,366   1,475   (109  1,394   81    1,748    1,644    104    1,366    278  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other operating expenses

            

Operating and maintenance

   728   680   (48  595   (85   717    634    (83  728    94  

Depreciation and amortization

   298   274   (24  249   (25   371    348    (23  298    (50

Taxes other than income

   208   207   (1  200   (7   221    213    (8  208    (5
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other operating expenses

   1,234   1,161   (73  1,044   (117   1,309    1,195    (114  1,234    39  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   132   314   (182  350   (36   439    449    (10  132    317  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

            

Interest expense, net

   (144  (129  (15  (131  2    (106  (122  16    (144  22  

Other, net

   23   26   (3  25   1    18    17    1    23    (6
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (121  (103  (18  (106  3    (88  (105  17    (121  16  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

       

Income before income taxes

   11   211   (200  244   (33   351    344    7    11    333  

Income taxes

   7   75   68   97   22    140    134    (6  7    (127
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   4   136   (132  147   (11   211    210    1    4    206  

Preference stock dividends

   13   13   —      13   —       13    13    —      13    —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net (loss) income on common stock

  $(9 $123  $(132 $134  $(11

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholder

  $198   $197   $1   $(9 $206  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)BGE evaluates its operating performance using the measures of revenue net of purchased power expense for electric sales and revenue net of fuel expense for gas sales. BGE believes revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense are useful measurements of its performance because they provide information that can be used to evaluate its net revenue from operations. BGE has included the analysis below as a complement to the financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. However, revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense figures are not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report.

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholder

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013. The decreaseNet income attributable to common shareholder remained relatively consistent primarily due to an increase in net income was driven primarily by decreased operating revenueRevenue net of purchased power and fuel expense as a result of the December 2013 and 2014 electric and gas distribution rate order issued by the MDPSC offset by increases in Operating and maintenance expense and Depreciation expense.

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012. The increase in Net income was driven primarily by higher distribution rates as a result of the 2012 rate order issued by MDPSC and decreased Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense in 2012 related to the accrual of the residential customer rate credit provided as a condition of the MDPSC’s approval of Exelon’s merger with Constellation. The decreaseAdditionally, the increase in netNet income was also driven by increased operatinghigher Operating and maintenance expenses in 2012, primarily related to BGE’s accrual of its portion of the charitable contributions to be provided as a condition of the MDPSC’s approval of the merger as well as merger transactionand lower storm restoration costs and increased depreciation and amortization expense. None of the customer rate credit, the charitable contributions, or the transaction costs are recoverable from BGE’s customers.

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in net income was primarily driven by increased storm costs, increased depreciation and amortization expense and increased merger transaction costs. Partially offsetting these unfavorable impacts were increased operating revenues primarily driven by new distribution rates as a result of the 2010 Maryland PSC rate order. None of the transaction costs are recoverable from BGE’s customers.2013.

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Operating RevenuesRevenue Net of Purchased Power and Fuel Expense

 

There are certain drivers to operatingOperating revenue that are offset by their impact on purchasedPurchased power expense and fuel expense, such as commodity procurement costs and programs allowing customers to select a competitive electric or natural gas supplier. Electric and gas revenuesrevenue and purchasedPurchased power and fuel expense are affected by fluctuations in commodity procurement costs. BGE’s electric and natural gas rates charged to customers are subject to periodic adjustments that are designed to recover or refund the difference between the actual cost of purchased electric power and purchased natural gas and the amount included in rates in accordance with the MDPSC’s market-based SOS and gas commodity programs, respectively.

 

The number of customers electing to select a competitive EGSelectric generation supplier affects electric SOS revenuesrevenue and purchased power expense. The number of customers electing to select a competitive NGSnatural gas supplier affects gas cost adjustment revenuesrevenue and purchased natural gas expense. All BGE customers have the choice to purchase energy from a competitive EGS.electric generation supplier. This customer choice of EGSselectric generation suppliers does not impact the volume of deliveries, but affects revenue collected from customers related to SOS. The number of retail customers purchasing electricity from a competitive EGSelectric generation supplier was 362,000, 314,000364,000, 399,000 and 228,000362,000 at December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively, representing 29%, 25%32% and 18%29% of total retail customers, respectively. Retail deliveries purchased from competitive EGSselectric generation suppliers represented 60%, 58%61% and 50%60% of BGE’s retail kWh sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. The number of retail customers purchasing natural gas from a competitive NGSnatural gas supplier was 143,000, 118,000161,000, 172,000 and 84,000143,000 at December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively, representing 22%25%, 18%26% and 13%22% of total retail customers, respectively. Retail deliveries purchased from competitive NGSsnatural gas suppliers represented 56%53%, 52%54% and 49%56% of BGE’s retail mmcf sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.

 

The changes in BGE’s operating revenuesOperating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 20112013 consisted of the following:

 

   Increase (Decrease) 
   Electric  Gas  Total 

Residential customer rate credit(a)

  $(82 $(31 $(113

Commodity margin

   (1  (5  (6

Regulatory program cost recovery

   15   4   19 

Transmission

   11   —      11 

Other

   (13  (7  (20
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total decrease

  $(70 $(39 $(109
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)In accordance with the MDPSC order approving Exelon’s merger with Constellation, the residential customer rate credit is not recoverable from BGE’s customers. Exelon made a $66 million equity contribution to BGE in the second quarter of 2012 to fund the after-tax amount of the rate credit as directed in the MDPSC order approving the merger transaction.
   Increase (Decrease) 
   Electric  Gas  Total 

Distribution rate increases

  $57   $28   $85  

Commodity margin

   (1  12    11  

Regulatory required programs

   13    (1  12  

Transmission revenue

   10    —      10  

Other

  $(12 $(2 $(14
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total increase

  $67   $37   $104  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Revenue Decoupling.

The demand for electricity and gas is affected by weather and usage conditions. The MDPSC has allowed BGE to record a monthly adjustment to its electric and gas distribution revenuesrevenue from all residential customers, commercial electric customers, the majority of large industrial electric customers, and all firm service gas customers to eliminate the effect of abnormal weather and usage patterns per customer on BGE’s electric and gas distribution volumes, thereby recovering a specified dollar amount of distribution revenuesrevenue per customer, by customer class, regardless of changes in consumption levels. This allows BGE to recognize revenuesrevenue at MDPSC-approved levels per customer, regardless of what BGE’s actual distribution volumes were for a billing period. Therefore, while these revenues arethis revenue is affected by customer growth, they will not be affected by actual weather or usage conditions. BGE bills or credits impacted customers in subsequent months for the difference between approved revenue levels under revenue decoupling and actual customer billings.

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Volume.Heating and cooling degree days are quantitative indices that reflect the demand for energy needed to heat a home or business. Normal weather is determined based on historical average heating and cooling degree days for a 30-year period in BGE’s service territory. The changes in heating degree days in BGE’s service territory for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 20112013 and normal weather consisted of the following:

 

  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
   Normal   % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days

  2012   2011   Normal   % Change         2014               2013         From 2013 From Normal 
  From 2011 From Normal 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

                  

Heating Degree-Days

   3,960    4,326    4,711    (8.5)%   (15.9)%    5,091     4,744     4,662     7.3  9.2

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,022    1,035    858    (1.3)%   19.1   732     869     876     (15.8)%   (16.4)% 

 

Residential CustomerDistribution Rate CreditIncreases.

 

The residential customer rate credit provided as a result of the MDPSC’s order approving Exelon’s merger with Constellation decreased operating revenuesincrease in Operating revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense was primarily due to MDPSC rate orders effective December 13, 2013 and December 15, 2014 approving increases to electric and natural gas distribution rates charged to customers. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2012.additional information.

 

Commodity MarginMargin.

 

The increase in Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense as a result of commodity margin for both electric and gas revenues decreased during the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 2011. Commodity revenues are affected by2013 was primarily due the numberhigher gas margins earned due to extreme cold weather during the first quarter of customers using competitive suppliers as well as2014 under BGE’s market-based rate incentive mechanism. See Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the cost of purchased power and natural gas.Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

 

Regulatory Required ProgramsPrograms.

 

This represents the change in revenuesrevenue collected under approved riders to recover costs incurred for the energy efficiency and demand response programs as well as administrative and commercial and industrial customer bad debt costs for SOS. The riders are designed to provide full recovery, as well as a return in certain instances. The costs of these programs are included in operating and maintenance expense, depreciation and amortization expense and taxes other than income taxes. The increase in revenueselectric revenue during the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 20112013 was due to the recovery of higher energy efficiency program costs.

 

TransmissionTransmission.

 

Transmission revenues increased duringThe increase in transmission revenue rates for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 2011. BGE’s2013 was primarily due to the impact of new transmission rates are established based on a FERC-approved formula. The rates also include transmission investment incentives approved by FERCcharged to customers that became effective in a numberJune 2014. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters of orders covering various new transmission investment projects since 2007.the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Other.

 

Other revenuesrevenue decreased during the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to the same period in 2011.2013. Other revenues,revenue, which can vary from period to period, includeincludes miscellaneous revenuesrevenue such as service application and late payment charge revenues and all base distribution revenues, including the impact of revenue decoupling, which decreased due to lower volumes and customer mix.fees.

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The changes in BGE’s operating revenuesRevenue net of purchased power and fuel expense for the year ended December 31, 20112013 compared to the same period in 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

   Increase (Decrease) 
   Electric  Gas   Total 

Distribution rates increase

  $28  $8   $36 

Commodity margin

   (17  2    (15

Regulatory program cost recovery

   20   1    21 

Transmission

   18   —      18 

Other

   16   5    21 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase

  $65  $16   $81 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Volume

   Increase (Decrease) 
   Electric   Gas   Total 

2012 residential customer rate credit

  $82    $31    $113  

Distribution rate increases

   69     24     93  

Regulatory required programs

   36     6     42  

Other

   26     4     30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase

  $213    $65    $278  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The changes in heating and cooling degree days for the twelve months ended 20112013 and 2010,2012, consisted of the following:

 

  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
   Normal   % Change 

Heating and Cooling Degree-Days(a)

  2011   2010   Normal   % Change       2013           2012       From 2012 From Normal 
  From 2010 From Normal 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

                  

Heating Degree-Days

   4,326    4,716    4,720    (8.3)%   (8.3)%    4,744     3,960     4,661     19.8  1.8

Cooling Degree-Days

   1,035    1,122    853    (7.8)%   21.3   869     1,022     864     (15.0)%   0.6

 

Distribution Rates Increase2012 Residential Customer Rate Credit.

 

The MDPSC issued an order approving an increase in BGE’s annual electric distribution revenue requirement. The order became effective December 4, 2010, resulting in higher revenuesRevenue net of purchased power and fuel expense for the year ended December 31, 20112013 compared to the same period in 2010.2012 was due to the residential customer rate credit provided in 2012 as a result of the MDPSC’s order approving Exelon’s merger with Constellation.

Distribution Rate Increases.

The increase in Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense as a result of distribution rate increases for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 was primarily due to MDPSC rate orders effective February 23, 2013 and December 13, 2013 approving increases to electric and natural gas distribution rates charged to customers. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additionalfurther information.

 

Commodity MarginRegulatory Required Programs.

 

The commodity marginThis represents the change in revenue collected under approved riders to recover costs incurred for electric revenues decreased during the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Commodity revenues are affected by the number of customers using competitive suppliersenergy efficiency and demand response programs as well as the cost of purchased poweradministrative and natural gas. Additionally, the decrease iscommercial and industrial customer bad debt costs for SOS. The riders are designed to provide full recovery, as well as a result of the reinstatement of the credit for the residential return component of the administrative charge on June 1, 2010. This credit will continue through December 2016.

Regulatory Program Cost Recovery

The increase in electric revenues relating to regulatory program cost recovery was due to the recovery of higher energy efficiency program costs and demand response program costs.certain instances. The costs of these programs are recoverable from customers on a full and current basis through approved regulated rates and have been reflectedincluded in operating and maintenance expense, depreciation and amortization expense and taxes other than income taxes. The increase in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 was due to the recovery of higher energy efficiency programs costs.

 

TransmissionOther.

 

Transmission revenuesOther revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 20112013 compared to the same period in 2010. BGE’s transmission rates are established based on a FERC-approved formula. The rates also include transmission investment incentives approved by FERC in a number of orders covering various new transmission investment projects since 2007.

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Other

2012. Other revenues increased during the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Other revenues,revenue, which can vary from period to period, includeincludes miscellaneous revenuesrevenue such as service application and late payment charge revenues and all other base distribution revenues, including the impact of revenue decoupling, which increased due to higher volumes and customer mix.fees.

Operating and Maintenance Expense

  Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
  Increase
(Decrease)
  2012 vs. 2011  
  Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
  Increase
(Decrease)
  2011 vs. 2010  
 
      2012          2011           2011          2010      

Operating and Maintenance
Expense—Baseline

 $728  $679  $49  $679  $591  $88 

Operating and Maintenance
Expense—Regulatory Required Programs 
(a)

  —     1   (1  1   4   (3
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Operating and Maintenance Expense

 $728  $680  $48  $680  $595  $85 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Operating and maintenance expenses for regulatory required programs are costs for various legislative and/or regulatory programs that are recoverable from customers on a full and current basis through approved regulated rates. An equal and offsetting amount has been reflected in operating revenues.

 

The changes in operating and maintenance expense for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

  Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
 Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
   Increase
(Decrease)
2014 vs. 2013
   Increase
(Decrease)
2013 vs. 2012
 

Baseline

       

Charitable contributions(a)

  $28  $—    

Storm costs deferral(b)

   16   (16

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials

  $22    $20  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense

   8     —    

Storm-related costs(c)(a)

   7   41    21     (62

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefits expense

   6   2 

Labor, other benefits, contracting and materials

   (10  25 

Merger transaction costs (a)

   (9  30 

Uncollectible accounts expense

   —      6    17     —    

Merger transaction costs

   5     (21

Charitable contributions(b)

   —       (28

Other

   11   —       10     (3
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in operating and maintenance expense

  $83    $(94
   49   88   

 

   

 

 

Regulatory Required Programs

   

SOS

   (1  (3
  

 

  

 

 
   (1  (3
  

 

  

 

 

Increase in operating and maintenance expense

  $48  $85 
  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)The charitable contribution accrual and merger transaction costs are not recoverable from BGE’s customers.
(b)During the first quarter of 2011, the MDPSC issued a comprehensive rate order permitting the deferral of incremental distribution service restoration expenses associated with 2010 storms as a regulatory asset.
(c)On June 29, 2012, a “Derecho” storm caused extensive damage to BGE’s electric distribution system and created power outages that lasted multiple days. As a result, BGE incurred $62 million of incremental costs during the year ended December 31, 2012, of which $20 million arewere capital costs. In the fourth quarter of 2012, BGE incurred $38 million of incremental costs as a result of Hurricane Sandy, of which $14 million arewere capital costs. These amounts compare to $40 million of incremental expenses incurred during the third quarter of 2011 associated with Hurricane Irene and $14 million of incremental expenses incurred during
(b)During the first quarter of 2011.2012, BGE accrued $28 million in charitable contributions as a result of BGE’s merger-related commitments. The charitable contribution accrual and merger costs are not recoverable from BGE’s customers.

 

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Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

The changes in depreciation and amortization expense for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

  Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
 Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
   Increase
(Decrease)
2014 vs. 2013
 Increase
(Decrease)
2013 vs. 2012
 

Depreciation expense (a)

   $20  $10   $25   $18  

Regulatory asset amortization

   6   13    (1  31(b) 

Other

   (2  2    (1  1  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Increase in depreciation and amortization expense

   $24  $25   $23   $50  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Depreciation and amortization expense increased due to higher plant balances year over year.
(b)Regulatory asset amortization for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 increased due to higher energy efficiency and demand response programs expenditures year over year.

 

Taxes Other Than Income

 

The change in taxes other than income for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 consisted of the following:

 

  Increase
(Decrease)
2012 vs. 2011
 Increase
(Decrease)
2011 vs. 2010
   Increase
(Decrease)
2014 vs. 2013
   Increase
(Decrease)
2013 vs. 2012
 

Property tax

  $4  $5   $2    $(2

Franchise tax

   4     7  

Other

   (3  2    2     —    
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Increase in taxes other than income

  $1  $7   $8    $5  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011.2013. The increasedecrease in interestInterest expense, net for 20122014 compared to 20112013 was primarily due to higher outstandingfavorable interest rates in 2014 on long-term debt balances.

 

Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010.2012. The changedecrease in interestInterest expense, net in 20112013 compared to 20102012 was relatively flat.primarily due to interest recorded in 2012 on prior year tax liabilities and lower effective interest rates as a result of the refinancing of debt at a lower interest rate in 2013.

 

Effective Income Tax Rate

 

BGE’s effective income tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 2011were 39.9%, 39.0% and 2010 were 63.6%, 35.5% and 39.8%, respectively. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the components of the effective income tax rates.

 

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BGE Electric Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

 

Retail Deliveries to customers (in GWhs)

 2012 2011 % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2010 % Change
2011 vs. 2010
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
  2014 2013 % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2012 % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

       

Retail Deliveries(a)

       

Residential

  12,719   12,652   0.5  n.m.    13,834   (8.5)%   n.m.    12,974    13,077    (0.8)%   n.m.    12,719    2.8  n.m.  

Small commercial & industrial

  15,943   16,276   (2.0)%   n.m.    16,040   1.5  n.m.    3,086    3,035    1.7  n.m.    2,990    1.5  n.m.  

Large commercial & industrial

  1,980   2,464   (19.6)%   n.m.    2,578   (4.4)%   n.m.    14,191    14,339    (1.0)%   n.m.    14,956    (4.1)%   n.m.  

Public authorities & electric railroads

  329   405   (18.8)%   n.m.    400   1.3  n.m.    311    317    (1.9)%   n.m.    329    (3.6)%   n.m.  
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

Total Electric Retail

  30,971   31,797   (2.6)%   n.m.    32,852   (3.2)%   n.m.  

Total electric deliveries

  30,562    30,768    (0.7)%   n.m.    30,994    (0.7)%   n.m.  
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 

Number of Electric Customers

  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Residential

   1,116,233    1,116,401    1,114,712    1,125,369     1,120,431     1,116,233  

Small commercial & industrial

   119,122    118,568    118,250    112,972     112,850     112,994  

Large commercial & industrial

   5,452    5,823    5,534    11,730     11,652     11,580  

Public authorities & electric railroads

   319    326    326    290     292     319  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   1,241,126    1,241,118    1,238,822    1,250,361     1,245,225     1,241,126  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Electric Revenue

  2012   2011   % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 2010   % Change
2011 vs. 2010
   2014   2013   % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 2012   % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(a)

         

Retail Sales(a)

         

Residential

  $1,274    $1,456     (12.5)%  $1,857     (21.6)%   $1,404    $1,404     —   $1,274     10.2

Small commercial & industrial

   600    632    (5.1)%   687    (8.0)%    271     257     5.4  248     3.6

Large commercial & industrial

   40    51    (21.6)%   53    (3.8)%    491     439     11.8  393     11.7

Public authorities & electric railroads

   30    29    3.4  30    (3.3)%    32     31     3.2  30     3.3
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Total Retail

   1,944    2,168    (10.3)%   2,627    (17.5)% 

Total retail

   2,198     2,131     3.1  1,945     9.6
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Other Revenue(b)

   239    228    4.8  204    11.8

Other revenue

   262     274     (4.4)%   238     15.1
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Total Electric Revenues

  $2,183    $2,396     (8.9)%  $2,831     (15.4)% 

Total electric revenue

  $2,460    $2,405     2.3 $2,183     10.2
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

(a)Reflects delivery revenuesrevenue and volumes from customers purchasing electricity directly from BGE and customers purchasing electricity from a competitive electric generation supplier as all customers are assessed distribution charges. For customers purchasing electricity from BGE, revenue also reflects the cost of energy and transmission.
(b)Other revenue includes wholesale transmission revenue and late payment charges.

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BGE Gas Operating Statistics and Revenue Detail

 

Deliveries to customers (in mmcf)

 2012 2011 % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2010 % Change
2011 vs. 2010
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
  2014 2013 % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 2012 % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 Weather-
Normal %
Change
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(c)

       

Retail Deliveries (d)

       

Retail sales

  86,946   94,800   (8.3)%   n.m.    98,928   (4.2)%   n.m.    99,194    94,020    5.5  n.m.    86,946    8.1  n.m.  

Transportation and other(d)(e)

  15,751   16,436   (4.2)%   n.m.    14,711   11.7  n.m.    9,242    12,210    (24.3)%   n.m.    15,751    (22.5)%   n.m.  
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

Total Gas Deliveries

  102,697   111,236   (7.7)%   n.m.    113,639   (2.1)%   n.m.  

Total gas deliveries

  108,436    106,230    2.1  n.m.    102,697    3.4  n.m.  
 

 

  

 

    

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 

Number of Gas Customers

  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Residential

   610,827    608,943    608,553    609,626     611,532     610,827  

Commercial & industrial

   44,228    44,211    44,041    44,200     44,162     44,228  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   655,055    653,154    652,594    653,826     655,694     655,055  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Gas revenue

  2012   2011   % Change
2012 vs. 2011
 2010   % Change
2011 vs. 2010
   2014   2013   % Change
2014 vs. 2013
 2012   % Change
2013 vs. 2012
 

Retail Delivery and Sales(c)

         

Retail Sales(d)

         

Retail sales

  $494    $580     (14.8)%  $620     (6.5)%   $622    $592     5.1 $494     19.8

Transportation and other(d)(e)

   58    92    (37.0)%   90    2.2   83     68     22.1  58     17.2
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

Total Gas Deliveries

  $552    $672     (17.9)%  $710     (5.4)% 

Total gas revenue

  $705    $660     6.8 $552     19.6
  

 

   

 

    

 

     

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

(c)(d)Reflects delivery revenuesrevenue and volumes from customers purchasing natural gas directly from BGE and customers purchasing natural gas from a competitive natural gas supplier as all customers are assessed distribution charges. The cost of natural gas is charged to customers purchasing natural gas from BGE.
(d)(e)Transportation and other gas revenue includes off-system revenue of 9,242 mmcfs ($72 million), 12,210 mmcfs ($55 million), and 15,751 mmcfs ($51 million), 16,436 mmcfs ($82 million) and 14,711 mmcfs ($80 million) for the years ended 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

ExelonExelon’s and GenerationGeneration’s current year activity presented below includes the activity of Constellation, and BGE in the case of Exelon,CENG, from the mergerintegration date effective date of March 12, 2012April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2012. Exelon2014. All results included throughout the liquidity and Generation activity for 2011 and 2010 is unadjusted for the effects of the merger. BGE activitycapital resources section are presented below includes its activity for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.on a GAAP basis.

 

The Registrants’ operating and capital expenditures requirements are provided by internally generated cash flows from operations as well as funds from external sources in the capital markets and through bank borrowings. The Registrants’ businesses are capital intensive and require considerable capital resources. Each Registrant’s access to external financing on reasonable terms depends on its credit ratings and current overall capital market business conditions, including that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to the extent that the Registrants no longer have access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE have access to unsecured revolving credit facilities with aggregate bank commitments of $0.5 billion, $5.3 billion, $1.0$1 billion, $0.6 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively. The Registrants’ revolving credit facilities are in place until 2017.2019. In addition, Generation has a $0.3$0.5 billion in bilateral facilityfacilities with a bank. The bilateral facility at Generation hasbanks which have various expirations in Decemberbetween October 2015 and March 2016.January 2017. The Registrant’sRegistrants utilize their credit facilities to support their commercial paper programs, provide for other short-term borrowings and to issue letters of credit. See the “Credit Matters” section below for further discussion. The Registrants expect cash flows to be sufficient to meet operating expenses, financing costs and capital expenditure requirements.

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The Registrants primarily use their capital resources, including cash, to fund capital requirements, including construction expenditures, retire debt, pay dividends, fund pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and invest in new and existing ventures. The Registrants spend a significant amount of cash on capital improvements and construction projects that have a long-term return on investment. Additionally, ComEd, PECO and BGE operate in rate-regulated environments in which the amount of new investment recovery may be delayed or limited and where such recovery takes place over an extended period of time.

See Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the Registrants’ debt and credit agreements.

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

General

 

Generation’s cash flows from operating activities primarily result from the sale of electric energy and energy-related products and services to customers. Generation’s future cash flows from operating activities may be affected by future demand for and market prices of energy and its ability to continue to produce and supply power at competitive costs as well as to obtain collections from customers.

 

ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s cash flows from operating activities primarily result from the transmission and distribution of electricity and, in the case of PECO and BGE, gas distribution services. ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s distribution services are provided to an established and diverse base of retail customers. ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s future cash flows may be affected by the economy, weather conditions, future legislative initiatives, future regulatory proceedings with respect to their rates or operations, competitive suppliers, and their ability to achieve operating cost reductions.

 

See Notes 33—Regulatory Matters and 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of regulatory and legal proceedings and proposed legislation.

 

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

 

Management considers various factors when making pension funding decisions, including actuarially determined minimum contribution requirements under ERISA, contributions required to avoid benefit restrictions and at-risk status as defined by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, management of the pension obligation and regulatory implications. On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the Twenty-first Century Act, which contains a pension funding provision that results in lower pension contributions in the near term while increasing the premiums pension plans pay to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Certain provisions of the law were applied in 2012 while others took effect in 2013. On August 8, 2014, this funding relief was extended for five years. The estimated impacts of the law are reflected in the projected pension contributions below.

Exelon expects to contribute approximately $270make qualified pension plan contributions of $447 million to its qualified pension plans in 2013,2015, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE expect to contribute $119$230 million, $117$138 million, $12$40 million and $2$1 million, respectively. Exelon’s and Generation’s expected qualified pension plan contributions above include $36 million related to legacy CENG plans that will be funded by CENG as provided in an Employee Matters Agreement (EMA) between Exelon and CENG. Unlike the qualified pension plans, Exelon’s non-qualified pension plans are not funded. Exelon expects to make non-qualified pension plan benefit payments of $15 million in 2015, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE will make payments of $6 million, $1 million, $1 million, and $1 million respectively. See Note 1416—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Registrants’ 20122014 and 20112013 pension contributions.

To the extent interest rates decline significantly or the pension plans do not earn the expected asset return rates, annual pension contribution requirements in future years could increase, especially in years 2017 and beyond. Additionally, the contributions above could change if Exelon changes its pension funding strategy.

 

Unlike the qualified pension plans, Exelon’s other postretirement benefit plans are not subject to regulatorystatutory minimum contribution requirements. Management considersrequirements and certain plans are not funded. Exelon’s management has historically considered several factors in determining the level of contributions to Exelon’sits funded other postretirement benefit plans, including levels of benefit claims paid and regulatory implications (amounts deemed prudent to meet regulatoryregulator expectations and best assure continued recovery). Exelon expects to contribute approximately $292 million to themake other postretirement benefit plan contributions, including benefit payments related to unfunded plans, of approximately $37 million in 2013,2015, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE expect to contribute $117$17 million, $114$2 million, $22$0 million, and $18$17 million, respectively. See Note 1416—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Registrants’ 20122014 and 20112013 other postretirement benefit contributions.

 

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See the “Contractual Obligations” section below for management’s estimated future pension and other postretirement benefits contributions.

 

Tax Matters

 

The Registrants’ future cash flows from operating activities may be affected by the following tax matters:

 

In November 2012, the event of a fully successful IRS challenge to Exelon’s like-kind exchange position, the potential tax and Exelon finalizedafter-tax interest, exclusive of penalties, that could become currently payable as of December 31, 2014 may be as much as $810 million, of which approximately $310 million would be attributable to ComEd after consideration of Exelon’s agreement to hold ComEd harmless, and executed definitive agreements to resolve Exelon’s involuntary conversion and CTC positions. Exelon expectsthe balance at Exelon. Litigation could take several years such that the IRS will assess approximately $300 million of taxestimated cash and interest in the first quarter of 2013. In order to stop additional interest from accruing on the expected assessment, Exelon had previously madeimpacts will increase by a payment in December 2010 to the IRS of $302 million. In addition material amount.

Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECOComEd expect to receive tax refunds of approximately $375$430 million, $50 million, $350$190 million, and $25$260 million, respectively, between 2013 and 2014, and the remainder paid by Exelon.in 2015. PECO expects to make tax payments of approximately $6 million related to IRS positions settling in 2015.

 

Given the current economic environment, state and local governments are facing increasing financial challenges, which may increase the risk of additional income tax levies, property taxes and other taxes.

 

On December 19th, 2014, President Obama signed H.R. 5771, The Tax Increase Prevention Act. The Act included an extension of 50% bonus depreciation for 2014. As a result of the 50% bonus depreciation extension, Exelon, ExGen, ComEd, PECO, and BGE are estimated to generate incremental cash of approximately $600 million, $272 million, $217 million, $53 million, and $46 million, respectively. The resulting cash benefits are expected primarily in 2015. The cash generated is an acceleration of tax benefits that Registrants would have received over the normal depreciable life of the property. Furthermore, the extension of 50% bonus depreciation will result in a decrease to Generation’s Domestic Production Activities Deduction, reducing cash tax benefits and increasing income tax expense by approximately $30 million for 2014. ComEd’s 2014 revenue requirement is expected to decrease by approximately $12 million (after-tax) due to the extension of 50% bonus depreciation.

In September 2012, PECO filed an application with the IRS to change its method of accounting for gas distribution repairs for the 2011 tax year. The newly adopted method results in a cash tax benefit of approximately $38 million and $41 million at Exelon and PECO, respectively. Exelon currently anticipates that the IRS will issue industry guidance during 2013. See Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding the regulatory treatment of PECO’s tax benefits from the application of the method change.

The following table provides a summary of the major items affecting Exelon’s cash flows from operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

 2012 2011 2012 vs. 2011
Variance
 2010 2011 vs. 2010
Variance
   2014 (d) 2013 2014 vs. 2013
Variance
 2012 (c) 2013 vs. 2012
Variance
 

Net income

 $1,171  $2,499  $(1,328 $2,563  $(64  $1,820   $1,729   $91    1,171   $558  

Add (subtract):

           

Non-cash operating activities(a)

  5,588   4,848   740   4,340   508    5,884    4,159    1,725    5,588    (1,429

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

  (462  (2,360  1,898   (959  (1,401   (617  (422  (195  (462  40  

Income taxes

  544    492   52   (543  1,035    (143  883    (1,026  544    339  

Changes in working capital and other noncurrent assets and liabilities(b)

  (731  (279  (452  122   (401   (1,047  (185  (862  (731  546  

Option premiums paid, net

  (114  (3  (111  (124  121    38    (36  74    (114  78  

Counterparty collateral received (paid), net

  135   (344  479   (155  (189   (1,478  215    (1,693  135    80  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operations

 $6,131  $4,853  $1,278  $5,244  $(391  $4,457   $6,343   $(1,886 $6,131   $212  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Represents depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion, mark-to-market gains and losses on derivative transactions,net fair value changes related to derivatives, deferred income taxes, provision for uncollectible accounts, pension and non-pension postretirement benefit expense, equity in earnings and losses of unconsolidated affiliates and investments, decommissioning-related items, stock compensation expense, impairment of long-lived assets, and other non-cash charges. See note 23 —Supplemental Financial Information for further detail on non-cash operating activity.
(b)Changes in working capital and other noncurrent assets and liabilities exclude the changes in commercial paper, income taxes and the current portion of long-term debt.

(c)Exelon’s 2012 activity includes the activity of Constellation from the merger effective date of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
(d)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 activity includes CENG on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.

 

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Cash flows provided by operations for 2012, 2011the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 20102012 by Registrant were as follows:

 

  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Exelon(b)

  $6,131   $4,853   $5,244   $4,457    $6,343    $6,131  

Generation(b)

   3,581    3,313    3,032    1,826     3,887     3,581  

ComEd

   1,334    836    1,077    1,326     1,218     1,334  

PECO

   878    818    1,150    712     747     878  

BGE(b)

   485    476    329    740     561     485  

 

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 activity includes CENG on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.
(b)Exelon’s and Generation’s 2012 activity includes the activity of Constellation, and BGE in the case of Exelon, from the merger effective date of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012. BGE’s 2012 activity includes its activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.

Changes in Exelon’s, Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s cash flows from operations were generally consistent with changes in each Registrant’s respective results of operations, as adjusted by changes in working capital in the normal course of business.business, except as discussed below. In addition, significant operating cash flow impacts for the Registrants for 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 were as follows:

 

Generation

 

During 2012, 2011 and 2010, Generation had net (payments) receipts of counterparty collateral of $95 million, $(410) million and $(1) million, respectively. Net payments during 2012 and 2011 were primarily due to market conditions that resulted in changes to Generation’s net mark-to-market position. Depending upon whether Generation is in a net mark-to-market liability or asset position, collateral may be required to be posted with or collected from its counterparties. ThisIn addition, the collateral may beposting and collection requirements differ depending on whether the transactions are on the exchange or in various forms, such asthe OTC markets. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, Generation had net collections (payments) receipts of counterparty cash collateral of $(1,507) million, $162 million and $95 million, respectively. Net collections (payments) each year were primarily due to market conditions that resulted in changes to Generation’s net mark-to-market position. In addition, in 2014 the exchanges increased initial margin rates, which may be obtained through the issuancerequired Generation to post higher amounts of commercial paper, or letters of credit.initial margin.

 

During 2007, Generation, along with ComEd2014, 2013 and other generators and utilities, reached an agreement with various representatives from the State of Illinois to address concerns about higher electric bills in Illinois. Generation committed to contributing approximately $747 million over four years. As part of the agreement, Generation contributed cash of approximately $23 million in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Generation had fulfilled its commitments under the Illinois Settlement Legislation.

During 2012, 2011 and 2010, Generation’s accounts receivable from ComEd increased (decreased) by $(15) million, $12 million and $(65) million, respectively, primarily due to changes in receivables for energy purchases related to its SFC, ICC-approved RFP contracts and financial swap contract.

During 2012, 2011 and 2010, Generation’s accounts receivable from PECO increased (decreased) by $17 million, $(210) million and $74 million, respectively.

During 2012, 2011 and 2010, Generation had net paymentscollections (payments) of approximately $114$38 million, $3$(36) million and $124$(114) million, respectively, related to purchases and sales of options. The level of option activity in a given year may vary due to several factors, including changes in market conditions as well as changes in hedging strategy.

 

ComEd

 

For the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, ComEd had a working capital deficit of $263 million and $508 million, respectively. The working capital deficit is primarily attributable to the increase in short-term borrowings in 2014 and an increase in short-term borrowings and short-term debt due within one year in 2013. Cash flows from operating activities are sufficient to meet operating requirements; however, increased capital investment in infrastructure improvements and modernization pursuant to EIMA, transmission upgrades and expansion may require external debt financing or additional capital contributions from parent.

During 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, ComEd’s net payables to Generation for energy purchases related to its supplier forward contract and ICC-approved RFP contracts and financial swap contract settlements increased increased/(decreased) by $(15)$5 million, $12$(16) million and $(65)$(15) million, respectively. During 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012 ComEd’s payables to other energy suppliers for energy purchases increased (decreased) by $27 million, $35 million and $20 million, $(43) million and $58 million, respectively.

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During 2012 and 2011, ComEd received $37 million and $63 million, respectively, of incremental cash collateral from PJM due to variations in its energy transmission activity levels. As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, ComEd had $53 million and $90 million of cash collateral remaining at PJM.

 

PECO

 

During 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, PECO’s payables to Generation for energy purchases increased increased/(decreased) by $17$(9) million, $(210)$(17) million and $74$17 million, respectively, and payables to other energy suppliers for energy purchases increased increased/(decreased) by $(22)$10 million, $97$39 million and $1$(22) million, respectively.

 

BGE

 

During 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, BGE’s payables to Generation for energy purchases increased increased/(decreased) by $23$13 million, $(13)$(4) million and $0$23 million, respectively, and payables to other energy suppliers for energy purchases increased increased/(decreased) by $(7) million, $(12) million and $40 million, $(60) million and $54 million, respectively. BGE’s increase in payables to other energy suppliers in 2010 is due to the implementation of the POR program during July 2010. The decrease in payables to other energy suppliers in 2011 is due to full payment to POR suppliers due to the implementation of a new customer billing system during January 2012.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

Cash flows used in investing activities for 2012, 2011,the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 20102012 by Registrant were as follows:

 

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Exelon(d)(b)

  $(4,576 $(4,603 $(3,894  $(4,599 $(5,394 $(4,576

Generation(d)(b)

   (2,629  (3,077  (2,896   (1,767  (2,916  (2,629

ComEd

   (1,212  (1,007  (939   (1,655  (1,387  (1,212

PECO(b)

   (328  (557  (120   (649  (531  (328

BGE(b)

   (573  (592  (177   (622  (571  (573

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 activity includes CENG on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.
(b)Exelon’s and Generation’s 2012 activity includes the activity of Constellation, and BGE in the case of Exelon, from the merger effective date of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012. BGE’s 2012 activity includes its activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.

Generation

As a result of consolidating CENG during the second quarter of 2014, Generation recorded $129 million of cash from CENG, reflected in Generation’s cash flows from investing activities above. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Generation closed on the sale of its 67% equity interest in the 417 MW Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation hydroelectric facility on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania for a purchase price of approximately $615 million during the third quarter of 2014. The proceeds from the sale are reflected in Generation’s cash flows from investing activities above. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

During the third quarter of 2014, Generation established $65 million in restricted cash as part of the EGTP project financing which is reflected in Generation’s cash flows from investing activities above. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Generation closed on the sale of its 41.98% and 31.28% ownership interests in the Keystone and Conemaugh coal-fired power plants and related equity interests in Keystone Fuels, LLC and Conemaugh Fuels, LLC, respectively, for a purchase price of approximately $473 million during the fourth quarter of 2014. The proceeds from the sale are reflected in Generation’s cash flows from investing activities above. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

During the fourth quarter of 2014, Generation closed on the sale of its fully-owned equity interest in Fore River and West Valley generating stations, for a combined purchase price of approximately $577 million. The proceeds from the sale are reflected in Generation’s cash flows from investing activities above. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

During the fourth quarter of 2014, Generation acquired the competitive retail electric and natural gas business activities of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. through the purchase of all of the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Integrys Energy Services, Inc. for a purchase price of $332 million, including net working capital. The acquisition costs from the sale are reflected in Generation’s cash flows from investing activities above. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Generation has entered into several agreements to acquire equity interests in privately held and development stage entities which develop energy-related technology. The agreements include a series of scheduled investment commitments, including in-kind services contributions, totaling approximately $167 million through 2018 to fund anticipated planned capital and operating needs of the associated companies.

Generation has executed, or expects to execute, construction and services contracts to build new gas turbine units in Texas and Maryland and a new biomass-fueled cogeneration facility in Georgia. The total estimated expenditures for these projects are approximately $1.8 billion and achievement of commercial operations is expected between 2015 and 2017 for all these projects.

 

Capital expenditures by Registrant for 2012, 2011the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 20102012 and projected amounts for 20132015 are as follows:

 

   Projected
2013(c)
   2012   2011   2010 

Generation(d)

  $2,850   $3,554   $2,491   $1,883 

ComEd(e)

   1,400    1,246    1,028    962 

PECO

   569    422    481    545 

BGE

   663    582    592    508 

Other(f)

   43    67    42    (64
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital expenditures

  $5,525   $5,871   $4,634   $3,834 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Projected
2015(a)
   2014   2013   2012 

Exelon(b)(e)(f)

  $7,200    $6,077    $5,395    $5,789  

Generation(b)(e)(f)

   3,625     3,012     2,752     3,554  

ComEd(c)

   2,200     1,689     1,433     1,246  

PECO

   550     661     537     422  

BGE (e)

   700     620     587     582  

Other(d)

   125     95     86     (15

 

(a)Includes $387 million in 2011 related to acquisitions, principally acquisition of Wolf Hollow, Antelope Valley and Shooting Star; and $893 million in 2010, related to the acquisition of Exelon Wind. See Note 4 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(b)Includes a cash inflow of $413 million in 2010 as a result of the consolidation of PETT on January 1, 2010. See Note 1 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(c)Total projected capital expenditures do not include adjustments for non-cash activity.
(d)(b)Includes nuclear fuel.

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(e)(c)The projected capital expenditures include approximately $227$617 million of expected incremental spending. Pursuantspending pursuant to EIMA, ComEd has committed to invest approximately $2.6 billion over a ten year period to modernize and storm-harden its distribution system and to implement smart grid technology. ComEd expects to file an updated investment plan with the ICC in April, 2013.
(f)(d)Other primarily consists of corporate operations and BSC. The negative capital expenditures
(e)Exelon’s and Generation’s 2012 activity includes the activity of Constellation, and BGE in the case of Exelon, from the merger effective date of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012. BGE’s 2012 activity includes its activity for Other in 2010 primarily relate to the transfertwelve months ended December 31, 2012.
(f)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of information technology hardware and software assets from BSC to Generation, ComEd and PECO.CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, CENG is included on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.

 

Projected capital expenditures and other investments are subject to periodic review and revision to reflect changes in economic conditions and other factors.

 

In 2014, Exelon and its affiliates initiated a comprehensive project to ensure corporate-wide compliance with Version 5 of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards (CIP V.5) which will become effective on April 1, 2016. Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE will be incurring incremental capital expenditures in 2014 through 2016 associated with the CIP V.5 compliance implementation project, which are included in projected capital expenditures above.

Generation

 

Approximately 35%33% and 20%7% of the projected 20132015 capital expenditures at Generation are for the acquisition of nuclear fuel;fuel and investments in renewable energy and natural gas generation, including Antelope Valley construction costs, respectively, with the remaining amounts reflecting additions and upgrades to existing facilities (including material condition improvements during nuclear refueling outages). Also included in the projected 2013Generation anticipates that they will fund capital expenditures are a portion of the costs of a series of planned power uprates across Generation’s nuclear fleet. See “EXELON CORPORATION—Executive Overview,” for more information on nuclear uprates.with internally generated funds and borrowings.

On November 30, 2012, a subsidiary of Generation sold three Maryland generating stations and associated assets to Raven Power Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Riverstone Holdings LLC, and received net proceeds of approximately $371 million in the fourth quarter. In addition, Generation will make cash payments of approximately $32 million to Raven Power Holdings LLC over a twelve-month period beginning in June 2013. In 2012, Generation incurred transaction costs of approximately $15 million through the date of closing of the transaction. The sale will generate approximately $195 million of cash tax benefits, of which $155 million will be realized in periods through 2014 with the balance to be received in later years. Therefore, Generation expects net after-tax cash sale proceeds of approximately $495 million through 2014 and approximately $36 million in subsequent years.

ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

Approximately 89%85%, 89%95% and 77%96% of the projected 20132014 capital expenditures at ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively, are for continuing projects to maintain and improve operations, including enhancing reliability and adding capacity to the transmission and distribution systems such as ComEd’s reliability related investments required under EIMA, and ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s construction commitments under PJM’s RTEP. In addition, this includes for ComEdComEd’s capital expenditures related toinclude smart grid/smart meter technology required under EIMAEIMA. PECO’s and for PECO and BGEBGE’s capital expenditures include investments related to itstheir respective smart meter program and SGIG project, net of DOE expected reimbursements.programs. The remaining amounts are for capital additions to support new business and customer growth. See Notes 3 and 67 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

As a result of the October 3, 2012 ICC Rehearing Order, ComEd currently plans to defer approximately $400 million of smart meter and other infrastructure spend from the period beginning 2012 through 2014 to 2015 and beyond. ComEd’s deferred approximately $65 million of planned spend in 2012.

 

In 2010, NERC provided guidance to transmission owners that recommends ComEd, PECO, and BGE, perform assessments of all their transmission lines, with the highest priority lines assessed by December 31, 2011, medium priority lines by December 31, 2012, and the lowest priority lines by December 31, 2013.lines. In compliance with this guidance, ComEd, PECO and BGE submitted their most recentfinal bi-annual reports to NERC in January 2013.2014. ComEd, PECO and BGE will be incurring incremental capital expenditures associated with this guidance following the completion of the

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assessments. Specific projects and expenditures are identified as the assessments are completed. ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s forecasted 20132015 capital expenditures above reflect capital spending for remediation to be completed in 2013.2017.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE anticipate that they will fund capital expenditures with internally generated funds and borrowings, including ComEd’s capital expenditures associated with EIMA as further discussed in Note 3 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities for 2012, 2011the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 20102012 by Registrant were as follows:

 

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Exelon(b)

  $(1,085 $(846 $(1,748   411    (826  (1,085

Generation(b)

   (777  (196  (779   (537  (384  (777

ComEd

   (212  355   (179   359    61    (212

PECO

   (382  (589  (811   (250  (361  (382

BGE(b)

   128   115   (116   (85  (48  128  

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 activity includes CENG on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.
(b)Exelon’s and Generation’s 2012 activity includes the activity of Constellation, and BGE in the case of Exelon, from the merger effective date of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012. BGE’s 2012 activity includes its activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.

 

Debt.Debt.

See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details of the Registrants’ debt issuances and retirements. Debt activity for 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 by Registrant was as follows:

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the following long term debt was issued:

Company

 

Type

 Interest Rate 

Maturity

 Amount  

Use of Proceeds

Exelon

 Junior Subordinated Notes(a) 2.50% June 1, 2024 $1,150   Used to finance a portion of the acquisition of PHI and for general corporate purposes

Generation

 Nuclear Fuel Procurement Contract 3.35% June 30, 2018  38   Used for procurement of uranium

Generation

 ExGen Renewables I Nonrecourse Debt(b) LIBOR + 4.25% February 6, 2021  300   Used for general corporate purposes

Generation

 ExGen Texas Power Nonrecourse Debt (b) LIBOR + 4.75% September 18, 2021  675   Used for general corporate purposes

Generation

 Energy Efficiency Project Financing 4.12% December 31, 2015  12   Funding to install energy conservation measures in Washington, DC

Generation

 AVSR DOE Nonrecourse Debt(b) 2.78 - 3.14% January 5, 2037  126   Used for Antelope Valley solar development

Generation

 Nuclear Fuel Procurement Contract 3.25% June 30, 2018  32   Used for procurement of uranium

ComEd

 First Mortgage Bonds Series 115 2.15% January 15, 2019  300   Used to refinance maturing mortgage bonds and general corporate purposes

ComEd

 First Mortgage Bonds Series 116 4.70% January 15, 2044  350   Used to refinance maturing mortgage bonds and general corporate purposes

ComEd

 First Mortgage Bonds Series 117 3.10% November 1, 2024  250   Used to repay commercial paper and general corporate purposes

PECO

 First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds 4.15% October 1, 2044  300   Used to repay at maturity first and refunding mortgage bonds due October 1, 2014, and general corporate purposes

 

(a)See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the Junior Subordinated Notes and related forward equity purchase contract, which are expected to be remarketed in 2017.
(b)

Company

IssuancesSee Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of long-term debt in 2012

Usethe Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of proceeds

Generation

$78 million of variable rate CEU Credit Agreement project financing, due July 16, 2016Used to fund Upstream gas activities

Generation

$220 million of fixed rate DOE Project Financing, due January 5, 2037Used for Antelope Valley solar development

Generation

$523 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due June 15, 2022Used for general corporate purposes and issued in connection with the Exchange Offer

Generation

$788 million of 5.60% Senior Notes due June 15, 2042Used for general corporate purposes and issued in connection with the Exchange Offer

Generation

$38 million of variable rate Clean Horizons project financing due June 7, 2030Used for funding for Maryland solar development

ComEd

$350 million of First Mortgage 3.80% Bonds, Series 113, due October 1, 2042Used to repay outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes.

PECO

$350 million of First and Refunding Mortgage 2.38% Bonds due September 15, 2022Used to pay at maturity First Mortgage Bonds due October 1, 2012 and for general corporate purposes

BGE

$250 million of fixed rate 2.80% Notes due August 15, 2022Used to repay total outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposesnonrecourse debt.

On January 13, 2015, Generation issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. The Senior Notes carry an annual interest rate of 2.950%, payable semi-annually, commencing July 15, 2015 and due January 15, 2020. The proceeds of the Senior Notes will be used to fund the optional redemption of Exelon’s $550 million, 4.550% Senior Notes due June 15, 2015, expected to occur on February 17, 2015, and for general corporate purposes. In addition to the issuance, Exelon terminated floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps that had been designated as cash flow hedges. As the original forecasted transactions were a series of future interest payments over a ten year period, a portion of the anticipated interest payments at this time are probable not to occur. As a result Exelon will reclassify $26 million of deferred losses in AOCI to Other, net in the first quarter of 2015.

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During the year ended December 31, 2013, the following long term debt was issued:


Company

Issuances of long-term debt in 2011

Use of proceeds

ComEd

$600 million of First Mortgage 1.625% Bonds, Series 110, due January 15, 2014Used as an interim source of liquidity for a January 2011 contribution to Exelon-sponsored pension plans.

ComEd

$250 million of First Mortgage 1.95% Bonds, Series 111, due September 1, 2016Used to retire $191 million tax-exempt variable-rate First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2008 D, E, and F, $345 million of First Mortgage Bonds, Series 105, and for other general corporate purposes.

ComEd

$350 million of First Mortgage 3.40% Bonds, Series 112, due September 1, 2021Used to retire $191 million tax-exempt variable-rate First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2008 D, E, and F, $345 million of First Mortgage Bonds, Series 105, and for other general corporate purposes.

BGE

$300 million of fixed rate 3.50% Notes, due November 15, 2021Used to repay total outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes

Company

Issuances of long-term debt in 2010

Use of proceeds

Generation

$900 million of Senior Notes, consisting of $550 million Senior Notes, 4.00% due October 1, 2020 and $350 million Senior Notes, 5.75% due October 1, 2041Used to finance the acquisition of Exelon Wind and for general corporate purposes.

ComEd

$500 million of First Mortgage Bonds at 4.00% due August 1, 2020Used to refinance First Mortgage Bonds, Series 102, which matured on August 15, 2010 and for other general corporate purposes.

Company

 

Type

 

Interest Rate

 Maturity Amount  

Use of Proceeds

Generation

 CEU Upstream Nonrecourse Debt 2.210 - 2.440% July 22, 2016 $5   Used to fund Upstream gas activities

Generation

 AVSR DOE Nonrecourse Debt 2.535 - 3.353% January 5, 2037  227   Used for Antelope Valley solar development

Generation

 Social Security Administration Project Financing 2.93% February 18, 2015  1   Used to install conservation measures for the Social Security Administration Headquarters facility in Maryland

Generation

 Energy Efficiency Project Financing 4.40% August 31, 2014  9   Used for funding to install energy conservation measures in Beckley, West Virginia

Generation

 Continental Wind Nonrecourse Debt 6.00% February 28, 2033  613   Used for general corporate purposes

ComEd

 First Mortgage Bonds, Series 114 4.60% August 15, 2043  350   Used to repay outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes

PECO

 First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds due 1.20% October 15, 2016  300   Used to pay at maturity first and refunding mortgage bonds due October 15, 2013 and other general corporate purposes

PECO

 First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds 4.80% October 15, 2043  250   Used to pay at maturity first and refunding mortgage bonds due October 15, 2013 and other general corporate purposes

BGE

 Notes 3.35% July 1, 2023  300   Used to partially refinance Notes due July 1, 2013 and for general corporate purposes

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the following long term debt was issued:

Company

 

Type

 Interest Rate Maturity Amount  

Use of Proceeds

Generation

 CEU Upstream Nonrecourse Debt Variable Rate July 16, 2016 $78   Used to fund Upstream gas activities

Generation

 AVSR DOE Nonrecourse Debt Fixed Rate January 5, 2037  220   Used for Antelope Valley solar development

Generation

 Senior Notes 4.25% June 15, 2022  523   Used for general corporate purposes and issued in connection with the Exchange Offer

Generation

 Senior Notes 5.60% June 15, 2042  788   Used for general corporate purposes and issued in connection with the Exchange Offer

Generation

 Constellation Solar Horizons Nonrecourse Debt 2.50% June 7, 2030  38   Used for funding for Maryland solar development

ComEd

 First Mortgage Bonds, Series 113 3.80% October 1, 2042  350   Used to repay outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes

PECO

 First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds 2.38% September 15, 2022  350   Used to pay at maturity First Mortgage Bonds due October 1, 2012 and for general corporate purposes

BGE

 Notes 2.80% August 15, 2022  250   Used to repay total outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the following long term debt was retired and/or redeemed:

Company

 

Type

 Interest Rate Maturity Amount 

Generation

 2003 Senior Notes 5.35% January 15, 2014 $500  

Generation

 Pollution Control Loan 4.10% July 1, 2014  20  

Generation

 Continental Wind Nonrecourse Debt(a) 6.00% February 28, 2033  20  

Generation

 Kennett Square Capital Lease 7.83% September 20, 2020  3  

Generation

 ExGen Renewables I Nonrecourse Debt (a) LIBOR + 4.25% February 6, 2021  18  

Generation

 ExGen Texas Power Nonrecourse Debt (a) LIBOR + 4.75% September 18, 2021  2  

Generation

 AVSR DOE Nonrecourse Debt(a) 2.33% - 3.55% January 5, 2037  15  

Generation

 Constellation Solar Horizons Nonrecourse Debt(a) 2.56% September 7, 2030  2  

Generation

 Sacramento PV Energy Nonrecourse Debt(a) 2.56% December 31, 2030  2  

Generation

 Energy Efficiency Project Financing 4.12% December 31, 2015  12  

ComEd

 Mortgage Bonds Series 110 1.63% January 15, 2014  600  

ComEd

 Pollution Control Series 1994C 5.85% January 15, 2014  17  

PECO

 First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds 5.00% October 1, 2014  250  

BGE

 Rate Stabilization Bonds 5.72% April 1, 2017  35  

BGE

 Rate Stabilization Bonds 5.72% October 1, 2014  35  

 

(a)See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of nonrecourse debt.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the following long term debt was retired and/or redeemed:

Company

  

Type

  Interest Rate  Maturity  Amount 

Generation

  Kennett Square Capital Lease  7.83%  September 1, 2020  $3  

Generation

  Solar Revolver Nonrecourse Debt  Variable Rate  July 7, 2014   113  

Generation

  Constellation Solar Horizons Nonrecourse Debt  2.56%  September 7, 2030   2  

Generation

  Sacramento Energy Nonrecourse Debt  2.68%  December 31, 2030   2  

Generation (a)

  Series A Junior Subordinated Debentures  8.63%  June 15, 2063   450  

Generation

  Energy Efficiency Project Financing  4.40%  August 31, 2014   9  

ComEd

  First Mortgage Bonds, Series 92  7.63%  April 15, 2013   125  

ComEd

  First Mortgage Bonds, Series 94  7.50%  July 1, 2013   127  

PECO

  First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds  5.60%  October 15, 2013   300  

BGE

  Rate Stabilization Bonds  5.72%  April 1, 2017   67  

BGE

  Notes  6.13%  July 1, 2013   400  

(a)

Company

RetirementRepresents debt obligations assumed by Exelon as part of the merger on March 12, 2012 that became callable at face value on June 15, 2013. Exelon and subsidiaries of Generation (former Constellation subsidiaries) assumed intercompany loan agreements that mirror the terms and amounts of the third-party debt obligations of Exelon, resulting in intercompany notes payable as of December 31, 2012 included in long-term debt to affiliate on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and notes receivable from affiliates at Exelon Corporate, which are eliminated in 2012

Exelon

$2 million of 7.30% fixed-rate Medium Term Notes with a maturity date of June 1, 2012.

Exelon

$442 million of 7.60% fixed-rate Senior Notes with a maturity date of April 1, 2032.

Generation

$2 million scheduled payments of 7.83% Kennett Square capital lease until September 20, 2020

Generation

$46 million of 3-year term rate Armstrong Co. 2009 A, Pollution Control Notes at 5.00% with a final maturityconsolidation on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The third-party debt obligations were reported in Long-term Debt on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 1, 2042.

Generation

$89 million of variable rate project financing CEU Credit Agreement with a final maturity of July 16, 2016.

Generation

$17 million of variable rate Solar Revolver project financing with a final maturity of July 7, 2014.

Generation

$75 million of variable rate MEDCO tax-exempt bonds with a final maturity of April 1, 2024.

Generation

$2 million of variable rate Sacramento Solar Promissory Note with a final maturity of March 12,31, 2012.

ComEd

$450 million of 6.15% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 98, due March The debentures were redeemed and the intercompany loan agreements repaid on June 15, 20122013.

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Company

Retirement of long-term debt in 2012

PECO

$225 million of 4.75% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, due October 1, 2012

PECO

$150 million of 4.00% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, due December 1, 2012

BGE

$8 million of 5.72% fixed rate Rate Stabilization Bonds, due April 1, 2016

BGE

$55 million of 5.47% fixed rate Rate Stabilization Bonds, due October 1, 2012

BGE

$110 million of variable rate Medium Term Notes, due June 15, 2012

Generation

$2 million scheduled payments of 7.83% Kennett Square capital lease until September 20, 2020

ComEd

$2 million of 4.75% sinking fund debentures, due December 1, 2011

ComEd

$50 million of tax-exempt variable-rate First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2008 D, due March 1, 2020

ComEd

$50 million of tax-exempt variable-rate First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2008 E, due May 1, 2021

ComEd

$91 million of tax-exempt variable-rate First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2008 F, due March 1, 2017

ComEd

$345 million of 5.40% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 105, due December 15, 2011

PECO

$250 million of 5.95% First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, due November 1, 2011

BGE

$60 million of 5.47% fixed rate Rate Stabilization Bonds, due October 1, 2012

Company

Retirement of long-term debt in 2010

Exelon Corporate

$400 million of 4.45% 2005 Senior Notes, due June 15, 2010

Generation

$1 million scheduled payments of 7.83% Kennett Square capital lease until September 20, 2020

Generation

$13 million of Montgomery County Series 1994 B Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due June 1, 2029

Generation

$17 million of Indiana County Series 2003 A Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due June 1, 2027

Generation

$19 million of York County Series 1993 A Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due August 1, 2016

Generation

$23 million of Salem County Series 1993 A Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due March 1, 2025

Generation

$24 million of Delaware County Series 1993 A Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due August 1, 2016

Generation

$34 million of Montgomery County Series 1996 A Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due March 1, 2034

Generation

$83 million of Montgomery County Series 1994 A Tax Exempt Bonds with variable interest rates, due June 1, 2029

ComEd

$1 million of 4.75% sinking fund debentures, due December 1, 2011

ComEd

$212 million of 4.74% First Mortgage Bonds, due August 15, 2010

PECO

$806 million of 6.52% PETT Transition Bonds, due September 1, 2010

BGE

$57 million of 5.47% fixed rate Rate Stabilization Bonds, due October 1, 2012
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the following long term debt was retired and/or redeemed:

 

Company

  

Type

  Interest Rate  Maturity  Amount 

Exelon

  Fixed rate Medium Term Notes  7.30%  June 1, 2012  $2  

Exelon

  Fixed rate Senior Notes  7.60%  April 1, 2032   442  

Generation

  Kennett Square Capital Lease  7.83%  September 20, 2020   2  

Generation

  3-year term rate Armstrong Co. 2009 A, Pollution Control Notes  5.00%  December 1, 2042   46  

Generation

  CEU Upstream Nonrecourse Debt  Variable Rate  July 16, 2016   89  

Generation

  Solar Revolver Nonrecourse Debt  Variable Rate  July 7, 2014   17  

Generation

  MEDCO Tax-Exempt Bonds  Variable Rate  April 1, 2024   75  

Generation

  Sacramento PV Energy Nonrecourse Debt  Variable Rate  March 12, 2012   2  

ComEd

  First Mortgage Bonds, Series 98  6.15%  March 15, 2012   450  

PECO

  First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds  4.75%  October 1, 2012   225  

PECO

  First and Refunding Mortgage Bonds  4.00%  December 1, 2012   150  

BGE

  Rate Stabilization Bonds  5.72%  April 1, 2016   8  

BGE

  Rate Stabilization Bonds  5.47%  October 1, 2012   55  

BGE

  Medium Term Notes  Variable Rate  June 15, 2012   110  

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From time to time and as market conditions warrant, the Registrants may engage in long-term debt retirements via tender offers, open market repurchases or other viable options to reduce debt on their respective balance sheets.

 

Dividends.

Cash dividend payments and distributions during 2012, 2011for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 20102012 by Registrant were as follows:

 

  2012   2011 2010   2014   2013   2012 

Exelon(a)

  $1,733   $1,393  $1,389   $1,486    $1,249     1,716  

Generation(a)

   1,626    172   1,508    1,066     625     1,626  

ComEd

   105    300   310    307     220     105  

PECO

   347    352   228    320     333     347  

BGE(b)

   13     98(a)   13    13     13     13  

 

(a)DividendsOn April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 activity includes CENG on common stock for $85a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014. As such, includes $421 million wereof distributions to EDF in 2014.
(b)Relates to dividends paid to Constellation for the year ended December 31, 2011.on BGE’s preference stock.

 

First Quarter 2013 Dividend.2014 Dividend

On February 6, 2013,January 28, 2014, the Exelon Board of Directors declared a first quarter 20132014 regular quarterly dividend of $0.525$0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock payable on March 8, 2013,10, 2014, to shareholders of record of Exelon at the end of the day on February 19, 2013.14, 2014.

Second Quarter 2014 Dividend

 

Revised Dividend Policy.On FebruaryMay 6, 2013,2014, the Exelon Board of Directors approveddeclared a revised dividend policy which contemplates a regular $0.31 per share quarterly dividend on Exelon’s common stock payable beginning in the second quarter of 2013 (or $1.24 per share on an annualized basis), subject to quarterly declarations by the Exelon Board of Directors. The second quarter 20132014 regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock is expectedpayable on June 10, 2014, to be approved byshareholders of record of Exelon at the end of the day on May 16, 2014.

Third Quarter 2014 Dividend

On July 29, 2014, the Exelon Board of Directors indeclared a third quarter 2014 regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock payable on September 10, 2014 to shareholders of record of Exelon at the secondend of the day on August 15, 2014.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Dividend

On October 21, 2014, the Exelon Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2014 regular quarterly dividend of 2013.$0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock payable on December 10, 2014 to shareholders of record of Exelon at the end of the day on November 14, 2014.

First Quarter 2015 Dividend

On January 27, 2015, the Exelon Board of Directors declared a first quarter 2015 regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on Exelon’s common stock payable on March 10, 2015, to shareholders of record of Exelon at the end of the day on February 13, 2015.

 

Short-Term Borrowings. Short-term borrowings incurred (repaid) during 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 by Registrant were as follows:

 

  2012 2011   2010   2014 2013   2012 

Generation(a)

  $17   $13    $(52

ComEd

  $—     $—      $(155   120    184     —    

BGE

   —      —       (46   (15  135     —    

Other(a)

   (197  161    —    

Other (b)

   —      —       (145
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Exelon

  $(197 $161   $(201

Exelon(a)

  $122   $332    $(197
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 activity includes CENG on a fully consolidated basis beginning April 1, 2014.
(b)Other primarily consists of corporate operations and BSC.

 

Retirement of Long-Term Debt to Financing Affiliates. There were no retirementretirements of long-term debt to financing affiliates during 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 by the Registrants.

 

Contributions from Parent/Member. Contributions from Parent/Member (Exelon) during 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 by Registrant were as follows:

 

  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Generation

  $48   $30   $62   $53    $26    $48  

ComEd(a)

   11    11    2    278     176     11  

PECO(a)

   9    18    223    24     27     9  

BGE

   66    —       —       —       —       66  

 

(a)Reflects payment receivedIn 2014 and 2013, represents indemnification from Exelon in relation to reduce the receivablelike-kind exchange transaction. For 2014 , also represents contributions from parent of $180 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and was completely repaid as of December 31, 2010.Exelon to support expanded capital programs.

Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests of Consolidated VIE.On April 1, 2014, Generation loaned $400 million to CENG, the proceeds of which were used to make a distribution to EDFI of $400 million. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the integration of CENG.

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Other. Other significantFor the year ended December 31, 2014, other financing activities primarily consisted of financing costs associated with the acquisition of PHI, other project financing and various debt issuance costs. See notes 4, 13, and 19 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements’ for Exelon for 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:additional information.

Exelon received proceeds from employee stock plans of $72 million, $38 million and $48 million during 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Credit Matters

 

Market Conditions

 

The Registrants fund liquidity needs for capital investment, working capital, energy hedging and other financial commitments through cash flows from continuing operations, public debt offerings, commercial paper markets and large, diversified credit facilities. The credit facilities include $8.3$8.5 billion in aggregate total commitments of which $3.8$7.3 billion was available as of December 31, 2012,2014, and of which no financial institution has more than 10%8% of the aggregate commitments for Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE. The Registrants had access to the commercial paper market during 20122014 to fund their short-term liquidity needs, when necessary. The Registrants routinely review the sufficiency of their liquidity position, including appropriate sizing of credit facility commitments, by performing various stress test scenarios, such as commodity price movements, increases in margin-related transactions, changes in hedging levels and the impacts of hypothetical credit downgrades. The Registrants have continued to closely monitor events in the financial markets and the financial institutions associated with the credit facilities, including monitoring credit ratings and outlooks, credit default swap levels, capital raising and merger activity. See PART I. ITEM 1A1A. Risk Factors for further information regarding the effects of uncertainty in the capital and credit markets.

 

The Registrants believe their cash flowsflow from operating activities, access to credit markets and their credit facilities provide sufficient liquidity. If Generation lost its investment grade credit rating as of December 31, 2012,2014, it would have been required to provide incremental collateral of approximately $1,920 million, which is well within its current available credit facility capacities of approximately $5.6$2.4 billion which includes $1,920 million of collateral obligations for derivatives, non-derivatives, normal purchase normal sales contracts and applicable payables and receivables, net of the contractual right of offset under master netting agreements.agreements, which is well within its current available credit facility capacities of $4.6 billion. If ComEd lost its investment grade credit ratingratings as of December 31, 2012,2014, it would have been required to provide incremental collateral of approximately $218$14 million, which is well within its current available credit facility capacity of approximately $1.0 billion.$998 million. If PECO lost its investment grade credit rating as of December 31, 2012,2014 it would not be required to provide collateral pursuant to PJM’s credit policy and could have been required to provide collateral of approximately $35$36 million related to its natural gas procurement contracts, which, in the aggregate, isare well within PECO’s current available credit facility capacity of approximately $599 million. If BGE lost its investment grade credit rating as of December 31, 2012,2014 it would have been required to provide collateral of $3$2 million pursuant to PJM’s credit policy and could have been required to provide collateral of approximately $124$79 million related to its natural gas procurement contracts, which, in the aggregate, isare well within BGE’s current available credit facility capacity of approximately $600 million.

 

Exelon Credit Facilities

 

See Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the Registrants’ credit facilities and short term borrowing activity.

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Other Credit Matters

 

Capital StructureStructure.. At December 31, 2012,2014, the capital structures of the Registrants consisted of the following:

 

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE   Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Long-term debt

   45  27  43  36  46   46  30  42  41  36

Long-term debt to affiliates(a)

   2   10   2   3   5    1  7  1  3  5

Common equity

   52   —     55   55   45    52  —      55  56  53

Member’s equity

   —     63   —     —     —      —      63  —      —      —    

Preferred securities

   —     —     —     2   4 

Preference Stock

   —      —      —      —      4

Commercial paper and notes payable

   1   —     —     4   —      1  —      2  —      2

 

(a)Includes approximately $648 million, $206 million, $184 million and $184$258 million owed to unconsolidated affiliates of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and PECO, respectively, and $258 million owed to a consolidated affiliate of BGE that all qualify as special purpose entities under the applicable authoritative guidance.respectively. These special purpose entities were created for the sole purposes of issuing mandatorily redeemable trust preferred securities of ComEd, PECO and BGE. See Note 22—Variable Interest Entities of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the authoritative guidance for VIEs.

 

Intercompany Money Pool.To provide an additional short-term borrowing option that will generally be more favorable to the borrowing participants than the cost of external financing, Exelon operates an intercompany money pool. As of January 10, 2006, ComEd voluntarily suspended its participation in the money pool. Generation, PECO and BSC may participate in the intercompany money pool as lenders and borrowers, and Exelon may participate as a lender. As a result of the ring-fencing measures required by the MDPSC, BGE does not participate in the intercompany money pool. Funding of, and borrowings from, the intercompany money pool are predicated on whether the contributions and borrowings result in economic benefits. Interest on borrowings is based on short-term market rates of interest or, if from an external source, specific borrowing rates. Maximum amounts contributed to and borrowed from the intercompany money pool by participantparticipants during 2012 are described in the following tableyear ended December 31, 2014, in addition to the net contribution or borrowing as of December 31, 2012:2014, are presented in the following table:

 

  Maximum
Contributed
   Maximum
Borrowed
   December 31, 2012
Contributed
(Borrowed)
   Maximum
Contributed
   Maximum
Borrowed
   December 31, 2014
Contributed
(Borrowed)
 

Generation

  $—      $258   $—      $84    $573    $—    

PECO

   309    —       —       129     35     —    

BSC

   —       206    (119   15     360     (261

Exelon Corporate

   119    N/A     119    780     N/A     261  

Investments in Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds. Exelon, Generation and CENG maintain trust funds, as required by the NRC, to fund certain costs of decommissioning nuclear plants. The mix of securities in the trust funds is designed to provide returns to be used to fund decommissioning and to offset inflationary increases in decommissioning costs. Generation actively monitors the investment performance of the trust funds and periodically reviews asset allocations in accordance with Generation’s NDT fund investment policy. Generation’s and CENG’s investment policies establishes limits on the concentration of holdings in any one company and also in any one industry. See Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the trust funds, the NRC’s minimum funding requirements and related liquidity ramifications.

 

Shelf Registration Statements.The Registrants havemaintain a combined a shelf registration statement unlimited in amount, with the SEC. As of December 31, 2012, that shelf registration statement remained effective and provides for the sale of unspecified amounts of securities. The ability of each Registrant to sell securities off thatthe shelf registration statement or to access the private placement markets will depend on a number of factors at the time of the proposed sale, including other required regulatory approvals, as applicable, the current financial condition of the Registrant, its securities ratings and market conditions.

 

Regulatory Authorizations.The issuance by ComEd, PECO and BGE of long-term debt or equity securities requires the prior authorization of the ICC, PAPUC and MDPSC, respectively. ComEd, PECO and BGE normally obtain the required approvals on a periodic basis to cover their anticipated financing needs for a period of time or in connection with a specific financing. On February 27, 2012, ComEd received $1.3 billion in long-term debt refinancing authority from the ICC. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd had $1.4 billion$702 million available in long-term debt refinancing authority from the ICC and $106

$943 million available in new money long-term debt financing authority from the ICC. On October 24, 2012,During the PAPUCfourth quarter of 2014, ComEd requested an extension of the expiration date of the refinancing authority fromthe ICC. In January 2015, the ICC approved PECO’s application for long-term financingthe extension of the refinancing authority, for $2.5

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billion, which is effective through December 31, 2015.now expires on February 27, 2017. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had $1.9$1.1 billion available in long-term debt financing authority from the PAPUC. As of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE had $1.2$1.4 billion available in long-term financing authority from MDPSC.

 

FERC has financing jurisdiction over ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s short-term financings and all of Generation’s financings. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd, and PECO had short-term financing authority from FERC that expires on December 31, 2013 of $2.5 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, BGE had short-term financing authority from FERC, thatwhich expires on December 31, 20142015, of $0.7 billion.$2.5 billion, $2.5 billion and $700 million, respectively. Generation currently has blanket financing authority that it received from FERC in connection with its market-based rate authority. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Exelon’s ability to pay dividends on its common stock depends on the receipt of dividends paid by its operating subsidiaries. The payments of dividends to Exelon by its subsidiaries in turn depend on their results of operations and cash flows and other items affecting retained earnings. The Federal Power Act declares it to be unlawful for any officer or director of any public utility “to participate in the making or paying of any dividends of such public utility from any funds properly included in capital account.” In addition, under Illinois law, ComEd may not pay any dividend on its stock, unless, among other things, its earnings and earned surplus are sufficient to declare and pay a dividend after provision is made for reasonable and proper reserves, or unless ComEd has specific authorization from the ICC. BGE is subject to certain dividend restrictions established by the MDPSC. First, BGE is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares through the end of 2014. Second, BGE is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares if (a) after the dividend payment, BGE’s equity ratio would be below 48% as calculated pursuant to the MDPSC’s ratemaking precedents or (b) BGE’s senior unsecured credit rating is rated by two of the three major credit rating agencies below investment grade. Finally, BGE must notify the MDPSC that it intends to declare a dividend on its common shares at least 30 days before such a dividend is paid. There are no other limitations on BGE paying common stock dividends unless: (1) BGE elects to defer interest payments on the 6.20% Deferrable Interest Subordinated Debentures due 2043, and any deferred interest remains unpaid; or (2) any dividends (and any redemption payments) due on BGE’s preference stock have not been paid. At December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon had retained earnings of $9,893$10,910 million, including Generation’s undistributed earnings of $3,168$3,803 million, ComEd’s retained earnings of $721$851 million consisting of retained earnings appropriated for future dividends of $2,360$2,490 million partially offset by $1,639 million of unappropriated retained deficit, PECO’s retained earnings of $593$681 million and BGE’s retained earnings $808$1,203 million. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding fund transfer restrictions.

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Contractual Obligations

 

The following tables summarize the Registrants’ future estimated cash payments as of December 31, 20122014 under existing contractual obligations, including payments due by period. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Registrants’ commercial and other commitments, representing commitments potentially triggered by future events.

 

Exelon

 

       Payment due within         
   Total   2013   2014-
2015
   2016-
2017
   Due 2018
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt(a)

  $18,915    $976   $3,090   $2,495   $12,354   $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (b)

   12,156    957    1,711    1,493    7,995    —    

Liability and interest for uncertain tax positions (c)

   305    1    —       —       —       304 

Capital leases

   30    3    6    8    13    —    

Operating leases (d)

   864    88    156    132    488    —    

Purchase power obligations (e)

   3,516    1,246    1,313    483    474    —    

Fuel purchase agreements(f)

   9,955    1,554    2,764    2,208    3,429    —    

Electric supply procurement(f)

   1,721    741    703    277    —       —    

AEC purchase commitments(f)

   12    4    2    2    4    —    

Curtailment services commitments(f)

   153    49    88    16    —       —    

Long-term renewable energy and

            

    REC commitments (g)

   1,659    71    148    156    1,284    —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments(h)

   914    218    442    254    —       —    

Spent nuclear fuel obligation

   1,020    —       —       —       1,020    —    

Pension minimum funding requirement (i)

   2,223    255    599    923    446    —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $53,443   $6,163   $11,022   $8,447   $27,507   $304 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       Payment due within         
   Total   2015   2016-
2017
   2018-
2019
   Due 2020
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt (a)

  $21,372    $1,736    $3,661    $2,387    $13,588    $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (b)

   13,105     922     1,755     1,435     8,993     —    

Liability and interest for uncertain tax positions (c)

   779     —       —       —       —       779  

Capital leases

   32     3     8     9     12     —    

Operating leases (d)

   1,158     99     204     156     699     —    

Purchase power obligations (e)

   2,084     590     884     295     315     —    

Fuel purchase agreements (f)

   10,020     1,661     2,555     2,048     3,756     —    

Electric supply procurement (f)

   1,510     1,057     453     —       —       —    

AEC purchase commitments (f)

   8     1     2     2     3     —    

Curtailment services commitments (f)

   115     40     63     12     —       —    

Long-term renewable energy and REC commitments (g)

   1,516     75     152     162     1,127     —    

Other purchase obligations(h)

   894     336     408     66     84     —    

Construction commitments(i)

   1,143     43     1,100     —       —       —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments (j)

   786     259     414     113     —       —    

Spent nuclear fuel obligation(k)

   1,021     —       —       —       1,021     —    

Pension minimum funding requirement (l)

   1,892     447     782     424     239     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $57,435    $7,269    $12,441    $7,109    $29,837    $779  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Includes $648 million due after 20162020 to ComEd, PECO and BGE financing trusts.
(b)Interest payments are estimated based on final maturity dates of debt securities outstanding at December 31, 20122014 and do not reflect anticipated future refinancing, early redemptions or debt issuances. Variable rate interest obligations are estimated based on rates as of December 31, 2012.2014. Includes estimated interest payments due to ComEd, PECO and BGE financing trusts.
(c)As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon’s liability for uncertain tax positions and related interest payable was $305 million.$469 million and $310 million, respectively. Exelon was unable to reasonably estimate the timing of liability and interest payments and receipts in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions. Exelon has other unrecognized tax positions that were not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in accordance with authoritative guidance. See Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding unrecognized tax positions.
(d)Excludes PPAs and other capacity contracts that are accounted for as operating leases. These amounts are included within purchase power obligations. Includes estimated cash payments for service fees related to PECO’s meter reading operating lease.
(e)

Purchase power obligations include PPAs and other capacity contracts including those that are accounted for as operating leases. Amounts presented represent Generation’s expected payments under these arrangements at December 31, 2012,2014, including those related to CENG. Expected payments include certain fixed capacity charges that are contingentwhich may be reduced based on plant availability. Expected payments exclude renewable PPA contracts that are contingent in nature. These obligations do not include ComEd’s SFCs as these contracts do not require purchases of fixed or minimum quantities. See Notes 33—Regulatory Matters and 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(f)Represents commitments to purchase nuclear fuel, natural gas and related transportation, storage capacity and services, procure electric supply, and purchase AECs and curtailment services. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for electric and gas purchase commitments.
(g)On December 17, 2010,Primarily related to ComEd entered into 20-year contracts with several unaffiliated suppliers regarding the procurement of long-termfor renewable energy and associated RECs.RECs beginning in June 2012. ComEd is permitted to recover its renewable energy and REC costs from retail customers with no mark-up. The commitments represent the maximum settlements with suppliers for renewable energy and RECs under the existing contract terms. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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(h)Represents commitments for services, materials, information technology, smart meter installation and commitments related to assets-held-for-sale. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(i)Represents commitments for Generation’s ongoing investments in renewables development, new natural gas and biomass generation construction. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(j)Under their operating agreements with PJM, ComEd, PECO and BGE are committed to the construction of transmission facilities to maintain system reliability. These amounts represent ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s expected portion of the costs to pay for the completion of the required construction projects. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(i)(k)See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding spent nuclear fuel obligations.
(l)These amounts represent Exelon’s estimated minimum pensionexpected contributions to its qualified plans required under ERISA and the Pension Protection Act of 2006, as well as contributions necessary to avoid benefit restrictions and at-risk status.pension plans. For Exelon’s largest qualified pension plan, the projected contributions reflect a funding strategy of contributing the greater of $250 million oruntil the plan is fully funded on an accumulated benefit obligation basis, and the minimum amounts under ERISA to avoid benefit restrictions and at-risk status thereafter. The remaining qualified pension plans’ contributions are generally based on the estimated minimum pension contributions required under ERISA and the Pension Protection Act of 2006, as well as contributions necessary to avoid benefit restrictions and at-risk status. These amounts represent estimates that are based on assumptions that are subject to change. The minimum required contributions for years after 20182020 are not included. See Note 1416—Retirement Benefits of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding estimated future pension benefit payments.

 

Generation

 

      Payment due within               Payment due within         
  Total   2013   2014-
2015
   2016-
2017
   Due 2018
and beyond
   All
Other
   Total   2015   2016-
2017
   2018-
2019
   Due 2020
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt

  $7,241   $25    $1,163   $774   $5,279   $—      $8,110    $601    $701    $747    $6,061    $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (a)

   5,041    391    712    660    3,278    —       5,392     391     772     683     3,546     —    

Liability and interest for uncertain tax benefits (b)

   236    —       —       —       —       236    58     —       —       —       —       58  

Capital leases

   30    3    6    8    13    —       24     3     8     9     4     —    

Operating leases (c)

   553    38    76    72    367    —       899     51     120   �� 100     628     —    

Purchase power obligations (d)

   3,516    1,246    1,313    483    474    —       2,084     590     884     295     315     —    

Fuel purchase agreements(e)

   8,857    1,276    2,479    2,040    3,062    —       8,981     1,404     2,243     1,889     3,445     —    

Spent nuclear fuel obligation

   1,020    —       —       —       1,020    —    

Other purchase obligations(f)

   396     163     109     54     70     —    

Construction commitments(g)

   1,143     43     1,100     —       —       —    

Spent nuclear fuel obligation(h)

   1,021     —       —       —       1,021     —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $26,494   $2,979   $5,749   $4,037   $13,493   $236   $28,108    $3,246    $5,937    $3,777    $15,090    $58  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Interest payments are estimated based on final maturity dates of debt securities outstanding at December 31, 20122014 and do not reflect anticipated future refinancing, early redemptions or debt issuances. Variable rate interest obligations are estimated based on rates as of December 31, 2012.2014.
(b)As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation’s liability for uncertain tax positions and related interest payablereceivable was $216$98 million and $20$40 million, respectively. Generation was unable to reasonably estimate the timing of liability and interest payments in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions.
(c)Excludes PPAs and other capacity contracts that are accounted for as operating leases. These amounts are included within purchase power obligations.
(d)Purchase power obligations include PPAs and other capacity contracts including those that are accounted for as operating leases. Amounts presented represent Generation’s expected payments under these arrangements at December 31, 2012.2014. Expected payments include certain fixed capacity charges that are contingentwhich may be reduced based on plant availability. Expected payments exclude renewable PPA contracts that are contingent in nature. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(e)See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding fuel purchase agreements.

(f)Represents commitments for services, materials, information technology and commitments related to assets-held-for-sale. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(g)See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding Generation’s ongoing investments in renewables development, new natural gas and biomass generation construction.
(h)See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding spent nuclear fuel obligations.

 

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ComEd

 

      Payment due within               Payment due within         
  Total   2013   2014-
2015
   2016-
2017
   Due 2018
and beyond
   All
Other
   Total   2015   2016-
2017
   2018-
2019
   Due 2020
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt (a)

  $5,793    $252   $877   $1,090   $3,574   $—      $6,175    $260    $1,090    $1,140    $3,685    $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (b)

   3,499    276    506    443    2,274    —       3,882     292     536     379     2,675     —    

Liability and interest for uncertain tax positions (c)

   67    —       —       —       —       67    385     —       —       —       —       385  

Capital leases

   8     —       —       —       8     —    

Operating leases

   109    13    22    17    57    —       45     14     21     8     2     —    

Electric supply procurement

   1,103    367    459    277    —       —       620     329     291     —       —       —    

Long-term renewable energy and associated REC commitments(d)

   1,661    71    147    158    1,285    —       1,517     75     153     162     1,127     —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments(e)

   525    175    221    129    —       —    

Other purchase obligations(e)

   148     63     78     2     5     —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments (f)

   335     150     177     8     —       —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $12,757   $1,154   $2,232   $2,114   $7,190   $67   $13,115    $1,183    $2,346    $1,699    $7,502    $385  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes $206 million due after 20172020 to a ComEd financing trust.
(b)Interest payments are estimated based on final maturity dates of debt securities outstanding at December 31, 20122014 and do not reflect anticipated future refinancing, early redemptions or debt issuances. Variable rate interest obligations are estimated based on rates as of December 31, 2012.2014. Includes estimated interest payments due to the ComEd financing trust.
(c)As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd’s liability for uncertain tax positions and related interest payable was $67 million.$182 million and $203 million respectively. ComEd was unable to reasonably estimate the timing of liability and interest payments in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions.
(d)On December 17, 2010,Primarily related to ComEd entered into 20-year contracts with several unaffiliated suppliers regarding the procurement of long-termfor renewable energy and associated RECs.RECs beginning in June 2012. ComEd is permitted to recover its renewable energy and REC costs from retail customers with no mark-up. The commitments represent the maximum settlements with suppliers for renewable energy and RECs under the existing contract terms. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(e)Represents commitments for services, materials, information technology, and smart meter installation. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(f)Under its operating agreement with PJM, ComEd is committed to the construction of transmission facilities to maintain system reliability. These amounts represent ComEd’s expected portion of the costs to pay for the completion of the required construction projects. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

PECO

 

       Payment due within         
   Total   2013   2014-
2015
   2016-
2017
   Due 2018
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt(a)

   $2,134   $300   $250   $—      $1,584   $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (b)

   1,238    105    168    158    807    —    

Liability and interest for uncertain tax positions (c)

   1    1    —       —       —       —    

Operating leases

   42    20    16    6    —       —    

Fuel purchase agreements(d)

   444    145    158    64    77    —    

Electric supply procurement(d)

   799    561    238    —       —       —    

AEC purchase commitments(d)

   33    12    11    4    6    —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments(e)

   140    28    49    63    —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $4,831   $1,172   $890   $295   $2,474   $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       Payment due within         
   Total   2015   2016-
2017
   2018-
2019
   Due 2020
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt (a)

  $2,434    $—      $300    $500    $1,634    $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (b)

   1,773     107     210     158     1,298     —    

Operating leases

   14     3     6     5     —       —    

Fuel purchase agreements (c)

   428     146     163     48     71     —    

Electric supply procurement (c)

   609     527     82     —       —       —    

AEC purchase commitments (c)

   13     2     4     4     3     —    

Other purchase obligations(d)

   7     3     4     —       —       —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments (e)

   100     32     56     12     —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $5,378    $820    $825    $727    $3,006    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Includes $184 million due after 20172020 to PECO financing trusts.
(b)Interest payments are estimated based on final maturity dates of debt securities outstanding at December 31, 20122013 and do not reflect anticipated future refinancing, early redemptions or debt issuances.
(c)As of December 31, 2012, PECO’s liability for uncertain tax positions was $1 million. PECO was unable to reasonably estimate the timing of certain liability payments in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions.

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(d)Represents commitments to purchase natural gas and related transportation, storage capacity and services, procure electric supply, and purchase AECs. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(d)Represents commitments for services, materials, information technology, and smart meter installation. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(e)Under its operating agreement with PJM, PECO is committed to the construction of transmission facilities to maintain system reliability. These amounts represent PECO’s expected portion of the costs to pay for the completion of the required construction projects. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

BGE

 

      Payment due within               Payment due within         
  Total   2013   2014-
2015
   2016-
2017
   Due 2018
and beyond
   All
Other
   Total   2015   2016-
2017
   2018-
2019
   Due 2020
and beyond
   All
Other
 

Long-term debt(a)

   $2,440    $467    $145   $420   $1,408   $—      $2,203    $75    $420    $—      $1,708    $—    

Interest payments on long-term debt (b)

   1,644    118    212    176    1,138    —       1,477     104     181     159     1,033     —    

Liability and interest for uncertain tax positions(c)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       1     —       —       —       —       1  

Operating leases

   73    12    19    13    29    —       77     13     21     16     27     —    

Fuel purchase agreements(c)(d)

   654    133    127    104    290    —       611     111     149     111     240     —    

Electric supply procurement(c)(d)

   1,401    859    542    —       —       —       1,315     779     536     —       —       —    

Curtailment services commitments(c)(d)

   153    49    88    16    —       —       115     40     63     12     —       —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments(d)

   249    15    172    62    —       —    

Other purchase obligations(e)

   343     107     217     10     9     —    

PJM regional transmission expansion commitments (f)

   351     77     181     93     —       —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $6,614   $1,653   $1,305   $791   $2,865   $—      $6,493    $1,306    $1,768    $401    $3,017    $1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes $258 million due after 20172020 to the BGE financing trusts.
(b)Interest payments are estimated based on final maturity dates of debt securities outstanding at December 31, 20122014 and do not reflect anticipated future refinancing, early redemptions or debt issuances.
(c)As of December 31, 2014, BGE’s liability for interest payable was $1 million. BGE was unable to reasonably estimate the timing of liability and interest payments in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions.
(d)Represents commitments to purchase natural gas and related transportation, storage capacity and services, procure electric supply, and curtailment services. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(e)Represents commitments for services, materials, information technology, and smart meter installation. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(d)(f)Under its operating agreement with PJM, BGE is committed to the construction of transmission facilities to maintain system reliability. These amounts represent BGE’s expected portion of the costs to pay for the completion of the required construction projects. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.Statements.

 

See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the Registrants’ other commitments potentially triggered by future events.

 

For additional information regarding:

 

commercial paper, see Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

long-term debt, see Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

liabilities related to uncertain tax positions, see Note 1214—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

capital lease obligations, see Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

operating leases, energy commitments, fuel purchase agreements, construction commitments and rate relief commitments, see Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

the nuclear decommissioning and SNF obligations, see Notes 1315—Asset Retirement Obligations and 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

regulatory commitments, see Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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variable interest entities, see Note 12—Variable Interest Entities of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

nuclear insurance, see Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

new accounting pronouncements, see Note 11—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Registrants are exposed to market risks associated with adverse changes in commodity prices, counterparty credit, interest rates and equity prices. Exelon’s RMC approves risk management policies and objectives for risk assessment, control and valuation, counterparty credit approval, and the monitoring and reporting of risk exposures. The RMC is chaired by the chief riskexecutive officer and includes the chief risk officer, chief strategy officer, chief executive officer of Exelon Utilities, chief commercial officer, chief financial officer corporate controller, general counsel, treasurer, vice presidentand chief executive officer of strategy, vice president of audit services and officers representing Exelon’s business units.Constellation. The RMC reports to the Finance and Risk Oversight Committee of the Exelon Board of Directors on the scope of the risk management activities.

 

Commodity Price Risk (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Commodity price risk is associated with price movements resulting from changes in supply and demand, fuel costs, market liquidity, weather conditions, governmental regulatory and environmental policies, and other factors. To the extent the amount of energy Exelon generates differs from the amount of energy it has contracted to sell, Exelon has price risk from commodity price movements. Exelon seeks to mitigate its commodity price risk through the sale and purchase of electricity, fossil fuel, and other commodities.

 

Generation

 

Normal Operations and Hedging Activities.Electricity available from Generation’s owned or contracted generation supply in excess of Generation’s obligations to customers, including portions of ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s retail load, is sold into the wholesale markets. To reduce price risk caused by market fluctuations, Generation enters into physicalnon-derivative contracts as well as financial derivative contracts, including forwards, futures, swaps, and options, with approved counterparties to hedge anticipated exposures. Generation believes these instruments represent economic hedges that mitigate exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Generation expects the settlement of the majority of its economic hedges including the ComEd financial swap contract, will occur during 20132015 through 2015. Generation’s energy contracts are accounted for under the accounting guidance for derivatives as further discussed in Note 10 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.2017.

 

In general, increases and decreases in forward market prices have a positive and negative impact, respectively, on Generation’s owned and contracted generation positions which have not been hedged. Generation hedges commodity risk on a ratable basis over the three years leading to the spot market. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the percentage of expected generation hedged for the major reportable segments was 94%-97%93%-96%, 62%-65%61%-64% and 27%-30%31%-34% for 2013, 20142015, 2016 and 2015,2017, respectively. The percentage of expected generation hedged is the amount of equivalent sales divided by the expected generation.generation (which reflects the divestiture impact of Quail Run). Expected generation representsis the amountvolume of energy estimated to be generated or purchased throughthat best represents our commodity position in energy markets from owned or contracted capacity.for capacity based upon a simulated dispatch model that makes assumptions regarding future market conditions, which are calibrated to market quotes for power, fuel, load following products, and options. Equivalent sales represent all hedging products, which include economic hedges and certain non-derivative contracts including sales to ComEd, PECO and BGE to serve their retail load.

See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more detail regarding divestitures.

 

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A portion of Generation’s hedging strategy may be accomplished with fuel products based on assumed correlations between power and fuel prices, which routinely change in the market. Market price risk exposure is the risk of a change in the value of unhedged positions. The forecasted market price risk exposure for Generation’s entire non-trading portfolio associated with a $5 reduction in the annual average around-the-clock energy price based on December 31, 2012,2014, market conditions and hedged position would be a decrease in pre-tax net income of approximately $40$10 million, $440$350 million and $810$670 million, respectively, for 2013, 20142015, 2016 and 2015.2017. Power price sensitivities are derived by

adjusting power price assumptions while keeping all other price inputs constant. Generation expects to actively manage its portfolio to mitigate market price risk exposure for its unhedged position. Actual results could differ depending on the specific timing of, and markets affected by, price changes, as well as future changes in Generation’s portfolio.

 

Proprietary Trading Activities.Generation also enters into certain energy-related derivatives for proprietary trading purposes. Proprietary trading includes all contracts entered into with the intent of benefiting from shifts or changes in market prices as opposed to those entered into with the intent of hedging or managing risk. Proprietary trading activities are subject to limits established by Exelon’s RMC. The proprietary trading portfolio is subject to a risk management policy that includes stringent risk management limits, including volume, stop loss and Value-at-Risk (VaR) limits to manage exposure to market risk. Additionally, the Exelon risk management group and Exelon’s RMC monitor the financial risks of the proprietary trading activities. The proprietary trading activities, which included physical volumes of 12,95810,571 GWh, 5,7428,762 GWh, and 3,62512,958 GWh for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 respectively, are a complement to Generation’s energy marketing portfolio, but represent a small portion of Generation’s overall revenue from energy marketing activities. Trading portfolio activity for the year ended December 31, 2012,2014, resulted in pre-tax lossesgains of $14$42 million due to net mark-to-market gainslosses of $96$26 million and realized lossesgains of $110$68 million. Generation uses a 95% confidence interval, assuming standard normal distribution, one day holding period, one-tailedstatistical measure in calculating its VaR. The daily VaR on proprietary trading activity averaged $1.9 $0.4million of exposure sinceduring the merger date and was deemed immaterial prior toyear. Generation has not segregated proprietary trading activity within the merger. Becausefollowing discussion because of the relative size of the proprietary trading portfolio in comparison to Generation’s total gross margin from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 20122014 of $7,376 million, Generation has not segregated proprietary trading activity in the following tables.$7,468 million.

 

Fuel Procurement. Generation procures coal and natural gas through long-term and short-term contracts, and spot-market purchases. Nuclear fuel assemblies are obtained primarily through long-term contracts for uranium concentrates, and long-term contracts for conversion services, enrichment services and fuel fabrication services. The supply markets for coal, natural gas, uranium concentrates and certain nuclear fuel services are subject to price fluctuations and availability restrictions. Supply market conditions may make Generation’s procurement contracts subject to credit risk related to the potential non-performance of counterparties to deliver the contracted commodity or service at the contracted prices. Approximately 60%50% of Generation’s uranium concentrate requirements from 20132015 through 20172019 are supplied by three producers. In the event of non-performance by these or other suppliers, Generation believes that replacement uranium concentrates can be obtained, although at prices that may be unfavorable when compared to the prices under the current supply agreements. Non-performance by these counterparties could have a material impact on Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations, cash flows and financial positions. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding uranium and coal supply agreement matters.

 

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ComEd

 

The financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd was deemed prudent by the Illinois Settlement Legislation, thereby ensuring that ComEd willwould be entitled to receive full cost recovery in rates. The change in fair value each period iswas recorded by ComEd with an offset to a regulatory asset or liability. This financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd expiresexpired on May 31, 2013. All realized impacts have been included in Generation’s and ComEd’s results of operations.

 

ComEd’s RFPComEd entered into 20-year contracts are deemed to be derivatives that qualify for the normal purchasesrenewable energy and normal sales exception under derivative accounting guidance. ComEd does not enter into derivatives for speculative or trading purposes.RECs beginning in June 2012. ComEd is permitted full recovery ofto recover its RFP contractsrenewable energy and REC costs from retail customers with no mark-up. The annual commitments represent the maximum settlements with suppliers for renewable

On December 17, 2010, ComEd entered into several 20-year floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers regarding the procurement of long-term renewable energy and associated RECs. DeliveryRECs under thesethe existing contract terms. Pursuant to the ICC’s Order on December 19, 2012, ComEd’s commitments under the existing long-term contracts beganwere reduced for the June 2013 through May 2014 procurement period. In addition, the ICC’s December 18, 2013 Order approved the reduction of ComEd’s commitments under those contracts for the June 2014 through May 2015 procurement period, and the amount of the reduction was approved by the ICC in June 2012. Because ComEd receives full cost recovery for energy procurementMarch 2014. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters and related costs from retail customers, the change in fair value each period is recorded by ComEd as a regulatory asset or liability. See Notes 3 and 10Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding energy procurement and derivatives.

 

PECO

 

PECO has contracts to procure electric supply that were executed through the competitive procurement process outlined in its PAPUC-approved DSP Programs, which are further discussed in Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. PECO’sPECO has certain full requirements contracts and block contracts, which are considered derivatives and qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception under current derivative authoritative guidance.guidance, and as a result are accounted for on an accrual basis of accounting. Under the DSP Programs, PECO is permitted to recover its electric supply procurement costs from retail customers with no mark-up.

 

PECO has also entered into derivative natural gas contracts, which either qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales exception or have no mark-to-market balances because the derivatives are index priced, to hedge its long-term price risk in the natural gas market. PECO’s hedging program for natural gas procurement has no direct impact on its financial position or results of operations as natural gas costs are fully recovered from customers under the PGC.

 

PECO does not enter into derivatives for speculative or proprietary trading purposes. For additional information on these contracts, see Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

BGE

 

BGE procures electric supply for default service customers through full requirements contracts pursuant to BGE’s MDPSC-approved SOS program. BGE’s full requirements contracts that are considered derivatives qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception under current derivative authoritative guidance.guidance and as a result, are accounted for on an accrual basis of accounting. Under the SOS program, BGE is permitted to recover its electricity procurement costs from retail customers, plus an administrative fee which includes a shareholder return component and an incremental cost component. However, through December 2016, BGE provides all residential electric customers a credit for the residential shareholder return component of the administrative charge.

 

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BGE has also entered into derivative natural gas contracts, which qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception, to hedge its price risk in the natural gas market. The hedging program for natural gas procurement has no direct impact on BGE’s financial position. However, under BGE’s market-based rates incentive mechanism, BGE’s actual cost of gas is compared to a market index (a measure of the market price of gas in a given period). The difference between BGE’s actual cost and the market index is shared equally between shareholders and customers.

 

BGE does not enter into derivatives for speculative or proprietary trading purposes. For additional information on these contracts, see Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Trading and Non-Trading Marketing Activities. Activities

The following detailed presentation of Exelon’s, Generation’s, ComEd’s and PECO’s trading and non-trading marketing activities is included to address the recommended disclosures by the energy industry’s Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO).

 

The following table provides detail on changes in Exelon’s, Generation’s, and ComEd’s and PECO’scommodity mark-to-market net asset or liability balance sheet position from January 1, 2011,2013 to December 31, 2012.2014. It indicates the drivers behind changes in the balance sheet amounts. This table incorporates the mark-to-market activities that are immediately recorded in earnings, as well as the settlements from OCI to earnings and changes in fair value for the cash flow hedging activities that are recorded in accumulatedAccumulated OCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This table excludes all normal purchase and normal sales contracts. Forcontracts and does not segregate proprietary trading activity. See Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the cash flow hedge gains and losses included within accumulated OCI and the balance sheet classification of the mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) recorded as of December 31, 2012,2014 and December 31, 2011, refer to Note 10 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.2013.

 

   Generation  ComEd  PECO  Intercompany
Eliminations (h)
  Exelon 

Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at January 1, 2011(a)

  $1,803  $(971 $(9 $—    $823 

Total change in fair value during 2011 of contracts recorded in result of operations

   241   —     —     —     241 

Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts recorded in results of operations

   (541  —     —     —     (541

Ineffective portion recognized in income(b)

   9   —     —     —     9 

Reclassification to realized at settlement from accumulated OCI(c)

   (968  —     —     456   (512

Effective portion of changes in fair value—recorded in OCI(d)

   827   —     —     (170  657 

Changes in fair value—energy derivatives

   —     171(e)   9(f)   (286  (106

Changes in collateral

   411   —     —     —     411 

Changes in net option premium paid/(received)

   3   —     —     —     3 

Option Premium Amortization(g)

   (137  —     —     —     (137
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2011(a)

  $1,648  $(800 $—    $—    $848 

Contracts Acquired at merger date(i)

   140      140 

Total change in fair value during 2012 of contracts recorded in result of operations

   (159  —     —     7   (152

Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts recorded in results of operations

   775   —     —     —     775 

Ineffective portion recognized in income(b)

   (5  —     —     —     (5

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   Generation  ComEd  PECO   Intercompany
Eliminations (h)
  Exelon 

Reclassification to realized at settlement from accumulated OCI(c)

   (1,368  —     —      621   (747

Effective portion of changes in fair value—recorded in OCI(d)

   719   —     —      (146  573 

Changes in fair value—energy derivatives

   —     507(e)   —      (482  25 

Changes in collateral

   (89  —     —      —     (89

Changes in net option premium paid/(received)

   114   —     —      —     114 

Option Premium Amortization(g)

   (160  —     —      —     (160

Intercompany Elimination of Existing Derivative Contracts with Constellation

   (103      (103

Other changes in fair value

   (7  —     —      —     (7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2012(a)

  $1,505  $(293 $—     $—    $1,212 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Generation  ComEd  Intercompany
Eliminations (b)
  Exelon 

Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at January 1, 2013 (a)

  $1,505   $(293 $—     $1,212  

Total change in fair value during 2013 of contracts recorded in result of operations

   444    —      (6  438  

Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts recorded in results of operations

   25    —      13    38  

Reclassification to realized at settlement from accumulated OCI (c)

   (683  —      219    (464

Changes in fair value—energy derivatives (d)

   —      100    (226  (126

Changes in allocated collateral

   (175  —      —      (175

Changes in net option premium paid/(received)

   36    —      —      36  

Option premium amortization

   (104  —      —      (104

Other balance sheet reclassifications

   (1  —      —      (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2013 (a)

   1,047   $(193 $—      854  

Contracts acquired at merger date(e)

   128      128  

Total change in fair value during 2014 of contracts recorded in result of operations

   (608  —      —      (608

Reclassification to realized at settlement of contracts recorded in results of operations

   (21  —      —      (21

Reclassification to realized at settlement from accumulated OCI

   (195  —      —      (195

Changes in fair value—energy derivatives (d)

   —      (14  —      (14

Changes in allocated collateral

   1,503    —      —      1,503  

Changes in net option premium paid/(received)

   (38  —      —      (38

Option premium amortization

   (122  —      —      (122

Other balance sheet reclassifications

   18    —      —      18  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market energy contract net assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2014(a)

  $1,712   $(207 $—     $1,505  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Amounts are shown net of collateral paid to and received from counterparties.
(b)For Generation, reflects $5 million and $9 million of changes in cash flow hedge ineffectiveness, of which none wasAmounts related to Generation’sthe five-year financial swap contract with ComEd or Generation’s block contracts with PECO for the years ended December 31, 2012between Generation and 2011, respectively.ComEd.
(c)For Generation, includes $621 million and $451$219 million of losses from reclassifications from accumulated OCI to recognize gains in net income related to settlements of the five-year financial swap contract with ComEd for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $5 million of losses from reclassifications from accumulated OCI to recognize gains in net income related to settlements of the PECO block contracts for the year ended December 31, 2011.2013.

(d)For Generation, includes $146 million and $170 million of gains related to the changes in fair value of the five-year financial swap with ComEd for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Effective prior to the merger, the five-year financial swap between Generation and ComEd was de-designated. As a result, all prospective changes in fair value are recorded to operating revenues and eliminated in consolidation.
(e)For ComEd, the changes in fair value are recorded as a change in regulatory assets or liabilities. As of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, ComEd recorded a regulatory liability of $293$207 million and $800$193 million, respectively, related to its mark-to-market derivative liabilities with Generation and unaffiliated suppliers. During 2012 and 2011,As of December 31, 2013, this includes $98 million of increases and $170$11 million of decreases in fair value respectively, and $566$215 million and $451 million of realized gains, respectively,for reclassifications from regulatory assets to recognize cost in purchase power expense due to settlements of ComEd’s five-year financial swap with Generation. During 2012As of December 31, 2014 and 2011 this includes $342013 ComEd also recorded $13 million and $110$133 million, respectively, of increases in fair value, and during 2012$1 million and $7 million, respectively, of realized losses due to settlements of $5 million recorded in purchased power expense associated with floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.
(f)(e)For PECO, the changes inIncludes $81 million of fair value are recordedfrom contracts acquired and $47 million of cash collateral as a change in regulatory assets or liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2011, PECO’s mark-to-market derivative liability was fully amortized, including $5 million related to PECO’s block contracts with Generation, in accordance with the termsresult of the contracts.
(g)Includes $160 million and $137 million of amounts reclassified to realized at settlement of contracts recorded to results of operations related to option premiums due to the settlement of the underlying transactions for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(h)Amounts related to the five-year financial swap between Generation and ComEd and the block contracts between Generation and PECO are eliminated in consolidation.
(i)For Generation, includes $660 million of collateral paid to counterparties, offset by $520 million of unrealized losses on commodity derivative positions.Integrys acquisition.

 

Fair Values

 

The following tables present maturity and source of fair value for Exelon, Generation and ComEd mark-to-market commodity contract net assets (liabilities). The tables provide two fundamental pieces of information. First, the tables provide the source of fair value used in determining the carrying amount of the Registrants’ total mark-to-market net assets (liabilities), net of allocated collateral. Second, the tables show the maturity, by year, of the Registrants’ commodity contract net assets (liabilities) net of allocated collateral, giving an indication of when these mark-to-market amounts will settle and either generate or require cash. See Note 911—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding fair value measurements and the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Exelon

 

   Maturities Within  Total Fair
Value
 
   2013   2014  2015  2016   2017   2018 and
Beyond
  

Normal Operations, Commodity derivative contracts(a)(b):

           

Actively quoted prices (Level 1)

  $80   $(63 $(32 $10   $2   $—    $(3

Prices provided by external sources
(Level 2)

   325    374   134   16    —      (1  848 

methods (Level 3)(c)

   168    89   50   30    25    5   367 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $573   $400  $152  $56   $27   $4  $1,212 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Maturities Within  Total Fair
Value
 
   2015  2016  2017   2018  2019  2020 and
Beyond
  

Normal Operations, Commodityderivative contracts (a)(b):

         

Actively quoted prices (Level 1)

  $(118 $(5 $3    $(10 $(5 $1   $(134

Prices provided by external sources (Level 2)

   522    244    21     7    —      2    796  

Prices based on model or other valuation methods (Level 3) (c)

   625    217    140     (21  (21  (97  843  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $1,029   $456   $164    $(24 $(26 $(94 $1,505  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Mark-to-market gains and losses on other non-tradingeconomic hedge and trading derivative contracts that do not qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in results of operations.
(b)Amounts are shown net of collateral paid to and received from counterparties (and offset against mark-to-market assets and liabilities) of $31$1,406 million at December 31, 2012.2014.
(c)Includes ComEd’s net assets (liabilities) associated with the floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

Generation

 

  Maturities Within Total Fair
Value
   Maturities Within   Total Fair
Value
 
  2013   2014 2015 2016   2017   2018 and
Beyond
   2015 2016 2017   2018 2019 2020 and
Beyond
   

Normal Operations, Commodity derivative contracts(a)(b) :

                     

Actively quoted prices (Level 1)

  $80   $(63 $(32 $10   $2   $—     $(3  $(118 $(5 $3    $(10 $(5 $1    $(134

Prices provided by external sources
(Level 2)

   325    374   134   16    —       (1  848    522    244    21     7    —      2     796  

Prices based on model or other valuation methods (Level 3)

   412    106   66   44    38    (6  660    645    236    157     (4  (4  20     1,050  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $817   $417  $168  $70   $40   $(7 $1,505   $1,049   $475   $181    $(7 $(9 $23    $1,712  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Mark-to-market gains and losses on other non-tradingeconomic hedge and trading derivative contracts that are recorded in the results of operations. Amounts include a $226 million gain associated with the five-year financial swap with ComEd.
(b)Amounts are shown net of collateral paid to and received from counterparties (and offset against mark-to-market assets and liabilities) of $31$1,406 million at December 31, 2012.2014.

 

ComEd

 

   Maturities Within   Fair
Value
 
   2013  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018 and
Beyond
   

Prices based on model or other valuation methods (a)

  $(244 $(17 $(16 $(14 $(13 $11   $(293
   Maturities Within  Fair
Value
 
   2015  2016  2017  2018  2019  2020 and
Beyond
  

Prices based on model or other valuation methods (Level 3)(a)

  $(20 $(19 $(17 $(17 $(17 $(117 $(207

 

(a)Represents ComEd’s net assets (liabilities)liabilities associated with the five-year financial swap with Generation and the floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

 

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Credit Risk, Collateral, and Contingent Related Features (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants would be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties that enter into derivative instruments. The credit exposure of derivative contracts, before collateral, is represented by the fair value of contracts at the reporting date. See Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a detaildetailed discussion of credit risk, collateral, and contingent related features.

Generation

 

The following tables provide information on Generation’s credit exposure for all derivative instruments, normal purchase normal sales agreements, and applicable payables and receivables, net of collateral and instruments that are subject to master netting agreements, as of December 31, 2012.2014. The tables further delineate that exposure by credit rating of the counterparties and provide guidance on the concentration of credit risk to individual counterparties and an indication of the duration of a company’s credit risk by credit rating of the counterparties. The figures in the tables below do not includeexclude credit risk exposure from individual retail customers, uranium procurement contracts orand exposure through exchanges (i.e.RTOs, ISOs, NYMEX, ICE, etc),and Nodal commodity exchanges, which are discussed below. Additionally, the figures in the tables below do not includeexclude exposures with affiliates, including net receivables with ComEd, PECO and BGE of $54$43 million, $56$29 million and $31$40 million, respectively. See Note 2225—Related Party Transactions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for furtheradditional information.

 

Rating as of December 31, 2012

 Total
Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral
 Credit
Collateral (a)
 Net
Exposure
 Number of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
 Net Exposure of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
 

Rating as of December 31, 2014

 Total
Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral
 Credit
Collateral (a)
 Net
Exposure
 Number of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
 Net Exposure of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
 

Investment grade

 $1,984  $347  $1,637   1  $262  $1,629   $62   $1,567    1   $452  

Non-investment grade

  28   24   4   —      —      49    19    30    —      —    

No external ratings

          

Internally rated—investment grade

  512   10   502   1   271   479    —      479    —      —    

Internally rated—non-investment grade

  41   3   38   —      —      60    4    56    —      —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

 $2,565  $384  $2,181   2  $533  $2,217   $85   $2,132    1   $452  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

   Maturity of Credit Risk Exposure 

Rating as of December 31, 2012

  Less than
2 Years
   2-5
Years
   Exposure
Greater than
5 Years
   Total Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral
 

Investment grade

  $1,553   $319   $112   $1,984 

Non-investment grade

   15    13    —       28 

No external ratings

        

Internally rated—investment grade

   312    193    7    512 

Internally rated—non-investment grade

   41    —       —       41 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,921   $525   $119   $2,565 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Maturity of Credit Risk Exposure 

Rating as of December 31, 2014

  Less than
2 Years
   2-5
Years
   Exposure
Greater than
5 Years
   Total Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral
 

Investment grade

  $1,196    $379    $54    $1,629  

Non-investment grade

   35     11     3     49  

No external ratings

        

Internally rated—investment grade

   388     90     1     479  

Internally rated—non-investment grade

   60     —       —       60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,679    $480    $58    $2,217  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Net Credit Exposure by Type of Counterparty

  As of
December 31,
2012
   As of
December 31,
2014
 

Investor-owned utilities, marketers and power producers

  $865 

Financial institutions

  $295  

Investor-owned utilities, marketers, power producers

   958  

Energy cooperatives and municipalities

   786    862  

Financial Institutions

   422 

Other

   108    17  
  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $2,181   $2,132  
  

 

   

 

 

 

(a)As of December 31, 2012,2014, credit collateral held from counterparties where Generation had credit exposure included $344$69 million of cash and $40$16 million of letters of credit.

ComEd

 

Credit risk for ComEd is managed by credit and collection policies, which are consistent with state regulatory requirements. ComEd is currently obligated to provide service to all electric customers within its franchised territory. ComEd records a provision for uncollectible accounts, based upon historical experience, to provide for the potential loss from nonpayment by these customers. See Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the allowance for uncollectible accounts policy. ComEd is permitted to recover its costs of procuring energy through the Illinois Settlement Legislation as well as the ICC-approved procurement tariffs. ComEd will monitor nonpayment from customers and will make any necessary adjustments to the provision for uncollectible accounts. The Illinois Settlement Legislation prohibits utilities, including ComEd, from terminating electric service to a residential electric space heat customer due to nonpayment between December 1 of any year through March 1 of the following year. ComEd’s ability to disconnect non space-heating residential customers is also impacted by certain weather restrictions, at any time of year, under the Illinois Public Utilities Act. ComEd will monitor the impact of its disconnection practices and will make any necessary adjustments to the provision for uncollectible accounts. ComEd did not have any customers representing over 10% of its revenues as of December 31, 2012.2014. See Note 33—Regulatory Matters of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding ComEd’s recently approved tariffs to adjust rates annually through a rider mechanism to reflect increases or decreases in annual uncollectible accounts expense.

 

ComEd’s power procurement contracts provide suppliers with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The credit position is based on forward market prices compared to the benchmark prices. The benchmark prices are the forward prices of energy projected through the contract term and are set at the point of supplier bid submittals. If the forward market price of energy exceeds the benchmark price, the suppliers are required to post collateral for the secured credit portion after adjusting for any unpaid deliveries and unsecured credit allowed under the contract. The unsecured credit used by the suppliers represents ComEd’s net credit exposure. ComEd’s counterparty credit risk is mitigated by its ability to recover realized energy costs through customer rates. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd’s credit exposure to energy suppliers was immaterial.

 

PECO

 

Credit risk for PECO is managed by credit and collection policies, which are consistent with state regulatory requirements. PECO is currently obligated to provide service to all retail electric customers within its franchised territory. PECO records a provision for uncollectible accounts to provide for the potential loss from nonpayment by these customers. See Note 11—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the allowance for uncollectible accounts policy. In accordance with PAPUC regulations, after November 30 and before April 1, an electric distribution utility or natural gas distribution utility shall not terminate service to customers with household incomes at or below 250% of the Federal poverty level. PECO’s provision for uncollectible accounts will continue to be affected by changes in prices as well as changes in PAPUC regulations. PECO did not have any customers representing over 10% of its revenues as of December 31, 2012.

2014.

 

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PECO’s supplier master agreements that govern the terms of its DSP Program contracts, which define a supplier’s performance assurance requirements, allow a supplier to meet its credit requirements with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The amount of unsecured credit is determined based on the supplier’s lowest credit rating from the major credit rating agencies and the supplier’s tangible net worth. The credit position is based on the initial market price, which is the forward price of energy on the day a transaction is executed, compared to the current forward price curve for energy. To the extent that the forward price curve for energy exceeds the initial market price, the supplier is required to post collateral to the extent the credit exposure is greater than the supplier’s unsecured credit limit. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had no net credit exposure with suppliers.

PECO does not obtain cash collateral from suppliers under its natural gas supply and asset management agreements; however, the natural gas asset managers have provided $20 million in parental guarantees related to these agreements. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had credit exposure of $7$8 million under its natural gas supply and asset management agreements with investment grade suppliers.

 

BGE

 

Credit risk for BGE is managed by credit and collection policies, which are consistent with state regulatory requirements. BGE is currently obligated to provide service to all electric customers within its franchised territory. BGE records a provision for uncollectible accounts to provide for the potential loss from nonpayment by these customers. BGE will monitor nonpayment from customers and will make any necessary adjustments to the provision for uncollectible accounts. See Note 11—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for uncollectible accounts policy. MDPSC regulations prohibit BGE from terminating service to residential customers due to nonpayment from November 1 through March 31 if the forecasted temperature is 32 degrees or below for the subsequent 72 hour period. BGE is also prohibited by the Maryland Public Utilities Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and MDPSC regulations from terminating service to residential customers due to nonpayment if the forecasted temperature is 95 degrees or above for the subsequent 72 hour period. BGE did not have any customers representing over 10% of its revenues as of December 31, 2012.2014.

 

BGE’s full requirement wholesale electric power agreements that govern the terms of its electric supply procurement contracts, which define a supplier’s performance assurance requirements, allow a supplier, or its guarantor, to meet its credit requirements with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The amount of unsecured credit is determined based on the supplier’s lowest credit rating from the major credit rating agencies and the supplier’s tangible net worth, subject to an unsecured credit cap. The credit position is based on the initial market price, which is the forward price of energy on the day a transaction is executed, compared to the current forward price curve for energy. To the extent that the forward price curve for energy exceeds the initial market price, the supplier is required to post collateral to the extent the credit exposure is greater than the supplier’s unsecured credit limit. The seller’s credit exposure is calculated each business day. As of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE had no net credit exposure with suppliers.

 

BGE’s regulated gas business is exposed to market-price risk. This market-price risk is mitigated by BGE’s recovery of its costs to procure natural gas through a gas cost adjustment clause approved by the MDPSC. BGE does make off-system sales after BGE has satisfied its customers’ demands, which are not covered by the gas cost adjustment clause. At December 31, 2012,2014, BGE had credit exposure of $8 million related to off-system sales which is mitigated by parental guarantees, letters of credit, or right to offset clauses within other contracts with those third partythird-party suppliers.

 

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Collateral (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation

 

As part of the normal course of business, Generation routinely enters into physical or financial contracts for the sale and purchase of electricity, fossil fuel and other commodities. These contracts either contain express provisions or otherwise permit Generation and its counterparties to demand adequate assurance of future performance when there are reasonable grounds for doing so. In accordance with the contracts and applicable law, if Generation is downgraded by a credit rating agency, especially if such downgrade is to a level below investment grade, it is possible that a counterparty would attempt to rely on such a downgrade as a basis for making a demand for adequate assurance of future performance. Depending on Generation’s net position with a counterparty, the demand could be for the posting of collateral. In the absence of expressly agreed-to provisions that specify the collateral that must be provided, collateral requested will be a function of the facts and

circumstances of the situation at the time of the demand. In this case, Generation believes an amount of several months of future payments (i.e. capacity payments) rather than a calculation of fair value is the best estimate for the contingent collateral obligation, which has been factored into the disclosure below. See Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding collateral requirements.

 

Generation sellstransacts output through bilateral contracts. The bilateral contracts are subject to credit risk, which relates to the ability of counterparties to meet their contractual payment obligations. Any failure to collect these payments from counterparties could have a material impact on Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position. As market prices rise above or fall below contracted price levels, Generation isor its counterparties may be required to post collateral with purchasers; as market prices fall below contracted price levels, counterparties are required to post collateral with Generation.one another. In order to post collateral, Generation depends on access to bank credit facilities which serve as liquidity sources to fund collateral requirements. Generation depends on access to bank credit lines which serve as liquidity sources to fund collateral requirements. See Note 1113—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation had $499cash collateral of $1,497 million posted and cash collateral held of $77 million for counterparties with derivative positions, of which $1,406 million and $6 million in net cash collateral deposits were offset against energy mark-to-market and interest rate and foreign exchange derivative assets and liabilities related to underlying energy contracts, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, $8 million of cash collateral deposits received from counterparties andposted was not offset against net derivative positions because it was not associated with energy-related derivatives or as of the balance sheet date there were no positions to offset. As of December 31, 2013, Generation had $527 million of cash collateral deposits beingposted of $72 million and cash collateral held byof $206 million for counterparties with derivative positions, of which $31$144 million in net cash collateral deposits were offset against mark-to-market assets and liabilities. As of December 31, 2012, $32013, $10 million of cash collateral received was not offset against net derivative positions because it was not associated with energy-related derivatives. As of December 31, 2011, Generation was holding $542 million of cash collateral deposits received from counterparties. Net cash collateral deposits received of $540 million were offset mark-to-market assets and liabilities. As of December 31, 2011, $2 million of cash collateral receivedposted was not offset against net mark-to-market assets and liabilities.liabilities because it was not associated with energy-related derivatives or at the balance sheet date there were no positions to offset. See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the letters of credit supporting the cash collateral.

 

ComEd

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd held immaterial amounts of cash and letters of credit for the purposeapproximately $2 million of collateral from suppliers in association with energy procurement contracts and held approximately $19 million in the form of cash and letters of credit for both annual and long-term renewable energy contracts. See Notes 3Note 3—Regulatory Matters and 10Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for furtheradditional information.

 

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PECO

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO was not required to post collateral under its energy and natural gas procurement contracts. See Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for furtheradditional information.

 

BGE

 

BGE is not required to post collateral under its electric supply contracts. As of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE was not required to post collateral under its natural gas procurement contracts nor was it holding collateral under its electric supply and natural gas procurement contracts. See Note 1012—Derivative Financial Instruments of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for furtheradditional information.

RTOs and ISOs (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE participate in all, or some, of the established, real-time energy markets that are administered by PJM, ISO-NE, ISO-NY, CISO,CAISO, MISO, SPP, AESO, OIESO and ERCOT. In these areas, power is traded through bilateral agreements between buyers and sellers and on the spot markets that are operated by the RTOs or ISOs, as applicable. In areas where there is no spot market, electricity is purchased and sold solely through bilateral agreements. For sales into the spot markets administered by an RTO or ISO, the RTO or ISO maintains financial assurance policies that are established and enforced by those administrators. The credit policies of the RTOs and ISOs may, under certain circumstances, require that losses arising from the default of one member on spot market transactions be shared by the remaining participants. Non-performance or non-payment by a major counterparty could result in a material adverse impact on the Registrants’ results of operations, cash flows and financial positions.

 

Exchange Traded Transactions (Exelon and Generation)

 

Generation enters into commodity transactions on NYMEX, ICE and the Nodal exchange. The NYMEX, ICE and Nodal exchange clearinghouses act as the counterparty to each trade. Transactions on the NYMEX, ICE and Nodal exchange must adhere to comprehensive collateral and margining requirements. As a result, transactions on NYMEX, ICE and Nodal exchange are significantly collateralized and have limited counterparty credit risk. In 2014 the exchanges increased initial margin rates, which required Generation to post higher amounts of initial margin collateral. Generation believes that increased market volatility and extreme weather events, such as the Polar Vortex, contributed to the rate increases.

 

Long-Term Leases (Exelon)

 

Exelon’s consolidated balance sheets,Consolidated Balance Sheet, as of December 31, 2012,2014, included a $693$361 million net investment in coal-fired plants in Georgia and Texas subject to long-term leases. This investment represents the estimated residual value of leased assets at the end of the respective lease terms of approximately $1.5 billion,$685 million, less unearned income of $799$324 million. The lease agreements provide the lessees with fixed purchase options at the end of the lease terms which are set at prices above the then expected fair market value of the plants.terms. If the lessees dolessee does not exercise the fixed purchase options, the lessees return the leasehold interests to Exelon and Exelon has the ability to operate the stations and keep or market the power itself or require the lesseeslessee to arrange for a third-party to bid on a service contract with a third party for a period following the lease term. In any event, Exelon iswill be subject to residual value risk toif the extentlessee does not exercise the fair value of the assets are less than the residual value.fixed purchase options. This risk is partially mitigated by the fair value of the fixedscheduled payments under the service contract. TheHowever, such payments are not guaranteed. Further, the term of the service contract however, is less than the expected remaining useful life of the plants and, therefore, Exelon’s exposure to residual value risk will not be mitigated by payments under the service contract in this remaining period. Lessee performance under the lease agreements is supported by collateral and credit enhancement measures including letters of credit, surety bonds and credit swaps.measures. Management regularly evaluates the creditworthiness of Exelon’s counterparties to these long-term leases. Since 2008, the entity providing the credit enhancement for one of the lessees did not meet the

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credit rating requirements of the lease. Consequently, Exelon has indefinitely extended a waiver and reduction of the rating requirement, which Exelon may terminate by giving 90 days notice to the lessee. Exelon monitors the continuing credit quality of the credit enhancement party.

 

Exelon performed annual assessmentsExelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheet, as of JulyDecember 31, 20122013, also included a net investment in a coal-fired plant in Texas subject to a long-term lease. In February 2014, Exelon and 2011the City Public Service Board of San Antonio, Texas (CPS) finalized an agreement to terminate the estimated fair value of long-term lease investments and concluded that the estimated fair values at the endleases prior to their expiration dates. As a result of the lease terms exceededtermination, Exelon received a net early termination amount of $335 million from CPS and wrote off the net investment in the CPS long-term lease of $336 million; resulting in a pre-tax loss of $1 million. See Note 14—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the impact of the lease termination on income taxes.

Pursuant to the applicable accounting guidance, Exelon is required to review the estimated residual values ($1.5 billion as noted above) establishedof its direct financing lease investments at least annually and, if the lease datesreview indicates a

fair value below the carrying value and the decline is determined to be other than temporary, must record an impairment charge in the period the estimate changed. Based on the annual reviews performed in 2014 and 2013, the estimated residual value of Exelon’s direct financing leases for the Georgia generating stations experienced other than temporary declines given reduced long-term energy and capacity price expectations. As a result, Exelon recorded as investments on Exelon’s balance sheet. Through December 31, 2012, no events have occurred or circumstances have changed that would require any formal reassessment subsequenta $24 million and $14 million pre-tax impairment charge in 2014 and 2013, respectively, for these stations. See Note 8—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets of the Combined Notes to the July 2012 review.Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

 

Interest-RateInterest Rate and Foreign Exchange Risk (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants use a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to manage interest rate exposure. The Registrants may also utilize fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, which are typically designated as fair value hedges, as a means to manage their interest rate exposure. In addition, the Registrants may utilize interest rate derivatives to lock in rate levels in anticipation of future financings, which are typically designated as cash flow hedges. These strategies are employed to manage interest rate risks. At December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon and Generation had $800$1,450 million and $550 million of notional amounts of fixed-to-floating hedges outstanding, respectively, and $452$3,070 million and $770 million of notional amounts of pre-issuancefloating-to-fixed hedges outstanding.outstanding, respectively. Assuming the fair value and cash flow interest rate hedges are 100% effective, a hypothetical 50 bps increase in the interest rates associated with unhedged variable-rate debt (excluding Commercial Paper and PECO Accounts Receivables Facility)Paper) and fixed-to-floating swaps would result in less than $2approximately a $8 million decrease in Exelon Consolidated pre-tax income for the year ended December 31, 2012.2014. To manage foreign exchange rate exposure associated with international energy purchases in currencies other than U.S. dollars, Generation utilizes foreign currency derivatives, which are typically designated as economic hedges.

 

Equity Price Risk (Exelon and Generation)

 

Exelon and Generation maintain trust funds, as required by the NRC, to fund certain costs of decommissioning Generation’s nuclear plants. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation’s decommissioning trust funds are reflected at fair value on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. The mix of securities in the trust funds is designed to provide returns to be used to fund decommissioning and to compensate Generation for inflationary increases in decommissioning costs; however, the equity securities in the trust funds are exposed to price fluctuations in equity markets, and the value of fixed-rate, fixed-income securities are exposed to changes in interest rates. Generation actively monitors the investment performance of the trust funds and periodically reviews asset allocation in accordance with Generation’s NDT fund investment policy. A hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates and decrease in equity prices would result in a $386$617 million reduction in the fair value of the trust assets. This calculation holds all other variables constant and assumes only the discussed changes in interest rates and equity prices. See Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS for further discussion of equity price risk as a result of the current capital and credit market conditions.

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Generation

 

General

 

Generation’s integrated business consists of the generation, physical delivery and marketing of power across multiple geographical regions through its customer-facing business, Constellation, which sells electricity and natural gas to both wholesale and retail customers. Generation operatesalso sells renewable energy and other energy-related products and services, and engages in natural gas and oil exploration and production activities. Generation has six segments:reportable segments consisting of the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and other regions in Generation. The operation of all six segments consists of owned contracted and investments in electric generating facilities, and wholesale and retail customer supply of electric and natural gas products and services, including renewable energy products, risk management services and investments in natural gas exploration and production activities.Other Regions. These segments are discussed in further detail in “ITEM 1. BUSINESS—Generation”Exelon Generation Company, LLC” of this Form 10-K.

 

Executive Overview

 

A discussion of items pertinent to Generation’s executive overview is set forth under “ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Exelon—Exelon Corporation—Executive Overview” of this Form 10-K.

 

Results of Operations

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared To Year Ended December 31, 20112013 and Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20102012

 

A discussion of Generation’s results of operations for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and 20112013 compared to 20102012 is set forth under “Results of Operations—Generation” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Results of Operations” of this Form 10-K.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Generation’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. Generation’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing, including the issuance of long-term debt, commercial paper, participation in the intercompany money pool or capital contributions from Exelon. Generation’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where Generation no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, Generation has access to credit facilities in the aggregate of $5.6$5.8 billion that Generation currently utilizes to support its commercial paper program and to issue letters of credit.

 

See the “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” and Note 1113 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-K for further discussion.

 

Capital resources are used primarily to fund Generation’s capital requirements, including construction, retirement of debt, the payment of distributions to Exelon, contributions to Exelon’s pension plans and investments in new and existing ventures. Future acquisitions could require external financing or borrowings or capital contributions from Exelon.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to Generation’s cash flows from operating activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Operating Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

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Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to Generation’s cash flows from investing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Investing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to Generation’s cash flows from financing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Credit Matters

 

A discussion of credit matters pertinent to Generation is set forth under “Credit Matters” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

A discussion of Generation’s contractual obligations, commercial commitments and off-balance sheet arrangements is set forth under “Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

See Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates above for a discussion of Generation’s critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 1 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding new accounting pronouncements.

 

ITEM 7A.7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Generation

 

Generation is exposed to market risks associated with commodity price, credit, interest rates and equity price. These risks are described above under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Exelon.”

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

ComEd

 

General

 

ComEd operates in a single business segment and its operations consist of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services to retail customers in northern Illinois, including the City of Chicago. This segment is discussed in further detail in “ITEM 1. BUSINESS—ComEd” of this Form 10-K.

 

Executive Overview

 

A discussion of items pertinent to ComEd’s executive overview is set forth under “EXELON CORPORATION—Executive Overview” of this Form 10-K.

 

Results of Operations

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013 and Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20102012

 

A discussion of ComEd’s results of operations for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and for 20112013 compared to 20102012 is set forth under “Results of Operations—ComEd” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Results of Operations” of this Form 10-K.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

ComEd’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. ComEd’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing, including the issuance of long-term debt, commercial paper or credit facility borrowings. ComEd’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. At December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd had access to a revolving credit facility with aggregate bank commitments of $1 billion. See the “Credit Matters” section of “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional discussion.

 

See the “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” and Note 1113 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-K for further discussion.

 

Capital resources are used primarily to fund ComEd’s capital requirements, including construction, retirement of debt, and contributions to Exelon’s pension plans. Additionally, ComEd operates in rate-regulated environments in which the amount of new investment recovery may be limited and where such recovery takes place over an extended period of time.

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to ComEd’s cash flows from operating activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Operating Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to ComEd’s cash flows from investing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Investing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to ComEd’s cash flows from financing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Credit Matters

 

A discussion of credit matters pertinent to ComEd is set forth under “Credit Matters” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

A discussion of ComEd’s contractual obligations, commercial commitments and off-balance sheet arrangements is set forth under “Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

See Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates above for a discussion of ComEd’s critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 1 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding new accounting pronouncements.

 

ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

ComEd

 

ComEd is exposed to market risks associated with commodity price, credit and interest rates. These risks are described above under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk— Exelon.”

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

PECO

 

General

 

PECO operates in a single business segment and its operations consist of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in southeastern Pennsylvania including the City of Philadelphia, and the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of distribution service in Pennsylvania in the counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia. This segment is discussed in further detail in “ITEM 1. BUSINESS—PECO” of this Form 10-K.

 

Executive Overview

 

A discussion of items pertinent to PECO’s executive overview is set forth under “EXELON CORPORATION—Executive Overview” of this Form 10-K.

 

Results of Operations

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013 and Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20102012

 

A discussion of PECO’s results of operations for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and for 20112013 compared to 20102012 is set forth under “Results of Operations—PECO” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Results of Operations” of this Form 10-K.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

PECO’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. PECO’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing, including the issuance of long-term debt, commercial paper or participation in the intercompany money pool. PECO’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where PECO no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, PECO has access to a revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had access to a revolving credit facility with aggregate bank commitments of $600 million. See the “Credit Matters” section of “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional discussion.

 

Capital resources are used primarily to fund PECO’s capital requirements, including construction, retirement of debt, the payment of dividends and contributions to Exelon’s pension plans. Additionally, PECO operates in a rate-regulated environment in which the amount of new investment recovery may be limited and where such recovery takes place over an extended period of time.

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to PECO’s cash flows from operating activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Operating Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to PECO’s cash flows from investing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Investing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to PECO’s cash flows from financing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Credit Matters

 

A discussion of credit matters pertinent to PECO is set forth under “Credit Matters” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

A discussion of PECO’s contractual obligations, commercial commitments and off-balance sheet arrangements is set forth under “Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

See Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates above for a discussion of PECO’s critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 1 of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding new accounting pronouncements.

 

ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

PECO

 

PECO is exposed to market risks associated with credit and interest rates. These risks are described above under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Exelon.”

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

BGE

 

General

 

BGE operates in a single business segment and its operations consist of the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore, and the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of distribution service in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore. This segment is discussed in further detail in “ITEM 1. BUSINESS—BGE” of this Form 10-K.

 

Executive Overview

 

A discussion of items pertinent to BGE’s executive overview is set forth under “EXELON CORPORATION—Executive Overview” of this Form 10-K.

 

Results of Operations

 

Year Ended December 31, 20122014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20112013 and Year Ended December 31, 20112013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 20102012

 

A discussion of BGE’s results of operations for 20122014 compared to 20112013 and for 20112013 compared to 20102012 is set forth under “Results of Operations—BGE” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Results of Operations” of this Form 10-K.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

BGE’s business is capital intensive and requires considerable capital resources. BGE’s capital resources are primarily provided by internally generated cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, external financing, including the issuance of long-term debt or commercial paper. BGE’s access to external financing at reasonable terms is dependent on its credit ratings and general business conditions, as well as that of the utility industry in general. If these conditions deteriorate to where BGE no longer has access to the capital markets at reasonable terms, BGE has access to a revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2012,2014, BGE had access to a revolving credit facility with aggregate bank commitments of $600 million. See the “Credit Matters” section of “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional discussion.

 

Capital resources are used primarily to fund BGE’s capital requirements, including construction, retirement of debt, the payment of dividends and contributions to Exelon’s pension plans. Additionally, BGE operates in a rate-regulated environment in which the amount of new investment recovery may be limited and where such recovery takes place over an extended period of time.

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to BGE’s cash flows from operating activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Operating Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to BGE’s cash flows from investing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Investing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

A discussion of items pertinent to BGE’s cash flows from financing activities is set forth under “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Credit Matters

 

A discussion of credit matters pertinent to BGE is set forth under “Credit Matters” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

A discussion of BGE’s contractual obligations, commercial commitments and off-balance sheet arrangements is set forth under “Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in “EXELON CORPORATION—Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-K.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

See Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates above for a discussion of BGE’s critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 11—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding new accounting pronouncements.

 

ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

BGE

 

BGE is exposed to market risks associated with credit and interest rates. These risks are described above under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Exelon.”

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ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of Exelon Corporation (Exelon) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Exelon’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of Exelon’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, Exelon’s management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

We excluded Integrys, which we acquired on November 1, 2014, from management’s assessment of the effectiveness of Exelon’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. This exclusion is in accordance with the SEC’s general guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from our scope in the year of acquisition.

 

The effectiveness of the Exelon’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Generation) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Generation’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of Generation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, Generation’s management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

We excluded Integrys, which we acquired on November 1, 2014, from management’s assessment of the effectiveness of Generation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. This exclusion is in accordance with the SEC’s general guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from our scope in the year of acquisition.

 

The effectiveness of the Generation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

ComEd’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of ComEd’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, ComEd’s management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

 

The effectiveness of the ComEd’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of PECO Energy Company (PECO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

PECO’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of PECO’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, PECO’s management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

 

The effectiveness of the PECO’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

BGE’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of BGE’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, BGE’s management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

 

The effectiveness of BGE’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Exelon Corporation:

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Exelon Corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20122014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the index appearing under itemItem 15(a)(2) presentpresents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedules, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Overover Financial Reporting.Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedules, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 8, management has excluded Integrys Energy Services, Inc. (“Integrys”) from its

assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 because it was acquired by the Company in a purchase business combination on November 1, 2014. We have also excluded Integrys from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Integrys is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 0.74% and 1.41%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 21, 201313, 2015

186


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Member of Exelon Generation Company, LLC:

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Exelon Generation Company, LLC (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20122014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under itemItem 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Overover Financial Reporting.Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 8, management has excluded Integrys Energy Services, Inc. (“Integrys”) from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 because it was acquired by the Company in a purchase business combination on November 1, 2014. We have also excluded Integrys from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Integrys is a wholly-owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues represent 1.42% and 2.22%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Baltimore, Maryland

February 13, 2015

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Commonwealth Edison Company:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Commonwealth Edison Company (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 21, 201313, 2015

187


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Commonwealth Edison Company:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Commonwealth Edison Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 21, 2013

188


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of PECO Energy Company:

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of PECO Energy Company (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20122014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under itemItem 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Overover Financial Reporting.Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

February 21, 201313, 2015

189


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Baltimore Gas and Electric CompanyCompany:

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20122014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under itemItem 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Overover Financial Reporting.Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits (which was an integrated audit in 2012).audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Baltimore, Maryland

February 21, 201313, 2015

 

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Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions, except per share data)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Operating revenues

  $23,489  $19,063  $18,644   $27,429   $24,888   $23,489  

Operating expenses

        

Purchased power and fuel

   10,157   7,267   6,435    12,472    9,468    9,121  

Purchased power and fuel from affiliates

   531    1,256    1,036  

Operating and maintenance

   7,961   5,184   4,600    8,568    7,270    7,961  

Depreciation and amortization

   1,881   1,347   2,075    2,314    2,153    1,881  

Taxes other than income

   1,019   785   808    1,154    1,095    1,019  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses

   21,018   14,583   13,918    25,039    21,242    21,018  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

   (91  (1  —   

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

   (20  10    (91

Gain (loss) on sales of assets

   437    13    (7

Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses

   289    —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   2,380   4,479   4,726    3,096    3,669    2,373  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

        

Interest expense, net

   (903  (701  (792   (1,024  (1,315  (891

Interest expense to affiliates, net

   (25  (25  (25   (41  (41  (37

Other, net

   346   203   312    455    460    353  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (582  (523  (505   (610  (896  (575
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   1,798   3,956   4,221    2,486    2,773    1,798  

Income taxes

   627   1,457   1,658    666    1,044    627  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   1,171   2,499   2,563    1,820    1,729    1,171  

Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests, preferred security dividends and preference stock dividends

   11   4   —   

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, preferred security dividends and preference stock dividends

   197    10    11  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income on common stock

   1,160   2,495   2,563 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   1,623    1,719    1,160  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

    

Comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

    

Net income

   1,820    1,729    1,171  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

    

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plans:

        

Prior service benefit reclassified to periodic costs, net of taxes of $1, $(4) and $(7). respectively

   1   (5  (11

Actuarial loss reclassified to periodic cost, net of taxes of $110, $93 and $79, respectively

   168   136   114 

Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost, net of taxes of $2, $2 and $2, respectively

   2   4   3 

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plan valuation adjustment, net of taxes of $(237), $(171) and $(188), respectively

   (371  (250  (288

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $(68), $39 and $(107), respectively

   (120  88   (151

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of taxes of $(1), $0 and $0, respectively

   2   —     (1

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments, net of taxes of $1, $0 and $0, respectively

   1   —     —   

Prior service (benefit) cost reclassified to periodic benefit cost

   (30  —      1  

Actuarial loss reclassified to periodic cost

   147    208    168  

Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost

   —      —      2  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plan valuation adjustment

   (497  669    (371

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges

   (148  (248  (120

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

   1    2    2  

Unrealized gain on equity investments

   8    106    1  

Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation

   (9  (10  —    

Reversal of CENG equity method AOCI

   (116  —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

   (317  (27  (334

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (644  727    (317
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $854  $2,472  $2,229   $1,176   $2,456   $854  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Average shares of common stock outstanding:

        

Basic

   816   663   661    860    856    816  

Diluted

   819   665   663    864    860    819  

Earnings per average common share:

        

Basic

  $1.42  $3.76  $3.88   $1.89   $2.01   $1.42  

Diluted

  $1.42  $3.75  $3.87   $1.88   $2.00   $1.42  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Dividends per common share

  $2.10  $2.10  $2.10   $1.24   $1.46   $2.10  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

  $1,171  $2,499  $2,563   $1,820   $1,729   $1,171  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion, including nuclear fuel and energy contract amortization

   4,079   2,316   2,943    3,868    3,779    4,079  

Loss on sale of three Maryland generating stations

   272   —     —    

Impairment of long-lived assets

   687    171    284  

Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses

   (296  —      —    

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

   (437  (13  7  

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

   615   1,457   981    502    119    615  

Net fair value changes related to derivatives

   (604  291   (88   716    (445  (604

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

   (157  14   (105

Net realized and unrealized gains on nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

   (210  (170  (157

Other non-cash operating activities

   1,383   770   609    1,054    718    1,364  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

   243    57   (232   (318  (97  243  

Inventories

   26   (58  (62   (380  (100  26  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   (632  (254  472    209    (90  (632

Option premiums paid, net

   (114  (3  (124

Counterparty collateral received (posted), net

   135   (344  (155

Option premiums received (paid), net

   38    (36  (114

Counterparty collateral (posted) received, net

   (1,478  215    135  

Income taxes

   544    492   (543   (143  883    544  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

   (462  (2,360  (959   (617  (422  (462

Other assets and liabilities

   (368  (24  (56   (558  102    (368
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   6,131   4,853   5,244    4,457    6,343    6,131  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Capital expenditures

   (5,789  (4,042  (3,326   (6,077  (5,395  (5,789

Proceeds from termination of direct financing lease investment

   335    —      —    

Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales

   7,265   6,139   3,764    7,396    4,217    7,265  

Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds

   (7,483  (6,332  (3,907   (7,551  (4,450  (7,483

Cash and restricted cash acquired from Constellation

   964   —      —    

Acquisitions of long lived assets

   (21  (387  (893

Proceeds from sale of three Maryland generating stations

   371   —      —    

Cash and restricted cash acquired from consolidations and acquisitions

   140    —      964  

Acquisitions of businesses

   (386  —      (21

Proceeds from sales of long-lived assets

   1,719    32    371  

Proceeds from sales of investments

   28   6   28    7    22    28  

Purchases of investments

   (13  (4  (22   (3  (4  (13

Change in restricted cash

   (34  (3  423    (104  (43  (34

Distribution from CENG

   13    115    —    

Other investing activities

   136   20   39    (88  112    136  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (4,576  (4,603  (3,894   (4,599  (5,394  (4,576
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Payment of accounts receivable agreement

   (15  —      —       —      (210  (15

Changes in short-term debt

   (197  161   (155

Changes in short-term borrowings

   122    332    (197

Issuance of long-term debt

   2,027   1,199   1,398    3,463    2,055    2,027  

Retirement of long-term debt

   (1,145  (789  (828   (1,545  (1,589  (1,145

Retirement of long-term debt of variable interest entity

   —      —      (806

Redemption of preferred securities

   —      (93  —    

Distributions to noncontrolling interest of consolidated VIE

   (421  —      —    

Dividends paid on common stock

   (1,716  (1,393  (1,389   (1,065  (1,249  (1,716

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   72   38   48    35    47    72  

Other financing activities

   (111  (62  (16   (178  (119  (111
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in financing activities

   (1,085  (846  (1,748

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

   411    (826  (1,085
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   470   (596  (398

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

   269    123    470  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   1,016   1,612   2,010    1,609    1,486    1,016  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,486  $1,016  $1,612   $1,878   $1,609   $1,486  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2014   2013 
ASSETS        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,411   $1,016   $1,878    $1,609  

Cash and cash equivalents of variable interest entities

   75    —   

Restricted cash and investments

   86    40 

Restricted cash and investments of variable interest entities

   47    —   

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   271     167  

Accounts receivable, net

        

Customer ($289 and $346 gross accounts receivables pledged as collateral as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)

   2,787    1,613 

Customer

   3,482     2,981  

Other

   1,147    1,000    1,227     1,175  

Accounts receivable, net, of variable interest entities

   292    —   

Mark-to-market derivative assets

   938    432    1,279     727  

Unamortized energy contract assets

   886    16    254     374  

Inventories, net

        

Fossil fuel

   246    208    579     276  

Materials and supplies

   768    656    1,024     829  

Deferred income taxes

   131    —      244     573  

Regulatory assets

   759    390    847     760  

Assets held for sale

   147     14  

Other

   560    342    865     652  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total current assets

   10,133    5,713    12,097     10,137  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   45,186    32,570    52,087     47,330  

Deferred debits and other assets

        

Regulatory assets

   6,497    4,518    6,076     5,910  

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

   7,248    6,507    10,537     8,071  

Investments

   1,184    751    544     1,187  

Investments in affiliates

   22    15 

Investment in CENG

   1,849    —      —       1,925  

Goodwill

   2,625    2,625    2,672     2,625  

Mark-to-market derivative assets

   937    650    773     607  

Unamortized energy contract assets

   1,073    424    549     710  

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning

   614    734    319     458  

Deferred income taxes

   58    —   

Other

   1,128    488    1,160     964  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   23,235    16,712    22,630     22,457  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $78,554   $54,995 

Total assets(a)

  $86,814    $79,924  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

193


Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012 2011   2014 2013 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

  $—    $163   $460   $341  

Short-term notes payable—accounts receivable agreement

   210   225 

Long-term debt due within one year

   975   828    1,802    1,509  

Long-term debt due within one year of variable interest entities

   72   —   

Accounts payable

   2,446   1,444    3,048    2,484  

Accounts payable of variable interest entities

   202   —   

Accrued expenses

   1,539    1,633  

Payables to affiliates

   8    116  

Deferred income taxes

   —      40  

Regulatory liabilities

   310    327  

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   352   112    234    159  

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   455   —      238    261  

Accrued expenses

   1,800   1,255 

Deferred income taxes

   58   1 

Regulatory liabilities

   321   197 

Dividends payable

   4   349 

Other

   889   560    1,123    858  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   7,784   5,134    8,762    7,728  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

   17,190   11,799    19,362    17,623  

Long-term debt to financing trusts

   648   390    648    648  

Long-term debt of variable interest entities

   508   —   

Deferred credits and other liabilities

      

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   11,551   8,253    13,019    12,905  

Asset retirement obligations

   5,074   3,884    7,295    5,194  

Pension obligations

   3,428   2,194    3,366    1,876  

Non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

   2,662   2,263    1,742    2,190  

Spent nuclear fuel obligation

   1,020   1,019    1,021    1,021  

Regulatory liabilities

   3,981   3,627    4,550    4,388  

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   281   126    403    300  

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   528   —      211    266  

Payable for Zion Station decommissioning

   432   563    155    305  

Other

   1,650   1,268    2,147    2,540  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   30,607   23,197    33,909    30,985  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   56,737   40,520 

Total liabilities(a)

   62,681    56,984  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

      

Preferred securities of subsidiary

   87   87 

Shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock (No par value, 2,000 shares authorized, 855 and 663 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)

   16,632   9,107 

Treasury stock, at cost (35 shares held at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)

   (2,327  (2,327

Common stock (No par value, 2,000 shares authorized, 860 and 857 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)

   16,709    16,741  

Treasury stock, at cost (35 shares held at December 31, 2014 and 2013)

   (2,327  (2,327

Retained earnings

   9,893   10,055    10,910    10,358  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

   (2,767  (2,450   (2,684  (2,040
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   21,431   14,385    22,608    22,732  

BGE preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   193   —      193    193  

Noncontrolling interest

   106   3    1,332    15  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity

   21,730   14,388    24,133    22,940  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $78,554  $54,995   $86,814   $79,924  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

(a)Exelon’s consolidated assets include $8,160 million and $1,755 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of the VIE. Exelon’s consolidated liabilities include $2,723 million and $658 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to Exelon. See Note 2—Variable Interest Entities.

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 

(In millions, shares in
thousands)

 Issued
Shares
 Common
Stock
 Treasury
Stock
 Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Noncontrolling
Interest
 Preferred
and
Preference
Stock
 Total
Shareholders’
Equity
  Issued
Shares
 Common
Stock
 Treasury
Stock
 Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Non-controlling
Interest
 Preferred
and
Preference
Stock
 Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2009

  694,565  $8,923  $(2,328 $8,134  $(2,089 $—      —     $12,640 

Net income

  —      —      —      2,563   —      —      —      2,563 

Long-term incentive plan activity

  1,380   60   1   (1  —      —      —      60 

Employee stock purchase plan issuances

  644   23   —      —      —      —      —      23 

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (1,392  —      —      —      (1,392

Acquisition of Exelon Wind

  —      —      —      —      —      3   —      3 

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $(221)

  —      —      —      —      (334  —      —      (334
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

  696,589  $9,006  $(2,327 $9,304  $(2,423 $3  $—     $13,563 

Net income

  —      —      —      2,495   —      —      4   2,499 

Long-term incentive plan activity

  861   76   —      —      —      —      —      76 

Employee stock purchase plan issuances

  662   25   —      —      —      —      —      25 

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (1,744  —      —      —      (1,744

Preferred and preference stock dividends

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (4  (4

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $(41)

  —      —      —      —      (27  —      —      (27
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

  698,112  $9,107  $(2,327 $10,055  $(2,450 $3   —     $14,388   698,112   $9,107   $(2,327 $10,055   $(2,450 $3   $—     $14,388  

Net income

  —      —      —      1,160   —      (3  14   1,171 

Net income (loss)

  —      —      —      1,160    —      (3  14    1,171  

Long-term incentive plan activity

  2,432   126   —      —      —      —      —      126   2,432    126    —      —      —      —      —      126  

Employee stock purchase plan issuances

  857   26   —      —      —      —      —      26   857    26    —      —      —      —      —      26  

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (1,322  —      —      —      (1,322  —      —      —      (1,322  —      —      —      (1,322

Common stock issuance Constellation merger

  188,124   7,365   —      —      —      —      —      7,365   188,124    7,365    —      —      —      —      —      7,365  

Noncontrolling interest acquired

  —      8   —      —      —      106   —      114   —      8    —      —      —      106    —      114  

BGE preference stock acquired

  —      —      —      —      —      —      193   193   —      —      —      —      —      —      193    193  

Preferred and preference stock dividends

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (14  (14  —      —      —      —      —      —      (14  (14

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $(192)

  —      —      —      —      (317  —      —      (317

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes

  —      —      —      —      (317  —      —      (317
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

  889,525  $16,632  $(2,327 $9,893  $(2,767 $106   193  $21,730   889,525   $16,632   $(2,327 $9,893   $(2,767 $106   $193   $21,730  

Net income (loss)

  —      —      —      1,719    —      (10  20    1,729  

Long-term incentive plan activity

  1,445    81    —      —      —      —      —      81  

Employee stock purchase plan issuances

  1,064    28    —      —      —      —      —      28  

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (1,254  —      —      —      (1,254

Consolidated VIE dividend to noncontrolling interest

  —      —      —      —      —      (63  —      (63

Deconsolidation of VIE

  —      —      —      —      —      (18  —      (18

Redemption of preferred securities

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (6  (6

Preferred and preference stock dividends

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (14  (14

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes

  —      —      —      —      727    —      —      727  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

  892,034   $16,741   $(2,327 $10,358   $(2,040 $15   $193   $22,940  

Net income (loss)

  —      —      —      1,623    —      184    13    1,820  

Long-term incentive plan activity

  1,574    72    —      —      —      —      —      72  

Employee stock purchase plan issuances

  960    35    —      —      —      —      —      35  

Tax benefit on stock compensation

  —      (8  ���      —      —      —      —      (8

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

  —      (2  —      —      —      6    —      4  

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (1,071  —      —      —      (1,071

Preferred and preference stock dividends

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (13  (13

Fair value of financing contract payments

  —      (131  —      —      —      —      —      (131

Noncontrolling interest established upon consolidation of CENG

  —      —      —      —      —      1,548    —      1,548  

Transfer of CENG pension and non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

  —      2    —      —      —      —      —      2  

Consolidated VIE dividend to noncontrolling interest

  —      —      —      —      —      (421  —      (421

Reversal of CENG equity method AOCI, net of income taxes

  —      —      —      —      (116  —      —      (116

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes

  —      —      —      —      (528  —      —      (528
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

  894,568   $16,709   $(2,327 $10,910   $(2,684 $1,332   $193   $24,133  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Operating revenues

        

Operating revenues

  $12,735  $9,286  $6,923   $16,614   $14,207   $12,735  

Operating revenues from affiliates

   1,702   1,161   3,102    779    1,423    1,702  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating revenues

   14,437   10,447   10,025    17,393    15,630    14,437  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating expenses

        

Purchased power and fuel

   7,061   3,589   3,463    9,368    6,927    6,017  

Purchased power and fuel from affiliates

   557    1,270    1,044  

Operating and maintenance

   4,398   2,827   2,521    4,943    3,960    4,398  

Operating and maintenance from affiliates

   630   321   291    623    574    630  

Depreciation and amortization

   768   570   474    967    856    768  

Taxes other than income

   369   264   230    465    389    369  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses

   13,226   7,571   6,979    16,923    13,976    13,226  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

   (91  (1  —    

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

   (20  10    (91

Gain (loss) on sales of assets

   437    13    (7

Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses

   289    —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   1,120   2,875   3,046    1,176    1,677    1,113  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

        

Interest expense

   (301  (170  (153   (303  (298  (226

Interest expense to affiliates, net

   (53  (59  (75

Other, net

   239   122   257    406    355    246  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (62  (48  104    50    (2  (55
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   1,058   2,827   3,150    1,226    1,675    1,058  

Income taxes

   500   1,056   1,178    207    615    500  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   558   1,771   1,972    1,019    1,060    558  

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (4  —      —    

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

   184    (10  (4
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income on membership interest

   562   1,771   1,972 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    

Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of income taxes of $(262), $(64) and $(102), respectively

   (403  (98  (144

Change in unrealized income on equity investments, net of income taxes of $(1), $0 and $0, respectively

   1   —      —    

Net income attributable to membership interest

   835    1,070    562  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

    

Net income

   1,019    1,060    558  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

    

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges

   (132  (398  (403

Unrealized gain on equity investments

   8    107    1  

Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation

   (9  (10  —    

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

   (1  2    —    

Reversal of CENG equity method AOCI

   (116  —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

   (402  (98  (144   (250  (299  (402
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $156  $1,673  $1,828 

Comprehensive Income

  $769   $761   $156  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

  $558  $1,771  $1,972   $1,019   $1,060   $558  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation, amortization, depletion and accretion, including nuclear fuel and energy contract amortization

   2,966   1,539   1,341    2,519    2,559    2,966  

Loss on sale of three Maryland generating stations

   272   —      —    

Impairment of long-lived assets

   663    157    284  

Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses

   (296  —      —    

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

   (437  (13  7  

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

   408    551   741    (198  315    408  

Net fair value changes related to derivatives

   (611  291   (88   635    (448  (611

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

   (157  14   (105

Net realized and unrealized gains on nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

   (210  (170  (157

Other non-cash operating activities

   537   421   182    346    270    518  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

   248    (122  —       (215  109    248  

Receivables from and payables to affiliates, net

   39    208   (5   15    2    39  

Inventories

   31   (47  (70   (359  (88  31  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   (499  34   (18   94    (109  (499

Option premiums paid, net

   (114  (3  (124

Option premiums received (paid), net

   38    (36  (114

Counterparty collateral (posted) received, net

   95   (410  (1   (1,507  162    95  

Income taxes

   114    193   (303   265    402    114  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

   (178  (1,070  (445   (297  (149  (178

Other assets and liabilities

   (128  (57  (45   (249  (136  (128
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   3,581   3,313   3,032    1,826    3,887    3,581  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Capital expenditures

   (3,554  (2,491  (1,883   (3,012  (2,752  (3,554

Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales

   7,265   6,139   3,764    7,396    4,217    7,265  

Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds

   (7,483  (6,332  (3,907   (7,551  (4,450  (7,483

Cash and restricted cash acquired from Constellation

   708   —      —    

Proceeds from sale of three Maryland generating stations

   371   —      —    

Acquisitions of long lived assets

   (21  (387  (893

Cash and restricted cash acquired from consolidations and acquisitions

   140    —      708  

Proceeds from sales of long-lived assets

   1,719    32    371  

Acquisitions of businesses

   (386  —      (21

Change in restricted cash

   4   —      4    (87  (64  4  

Changes in Exelon intercompany money pool

   44    (44  —    

Distribution from CENG

   13    115    —    

Other investing activities

   81   (6  19    (43  30    81  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (2,629  (3,077  (2,896   (1,767  (2,916  (2,629
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Change in short-term debt

   (52  —      —    

Change in short-term borrowings

   17    13    (52

Issuance of long-term debt

   1,076   —      898    1,112    854    1,076  

Retirement of long-term debt

   (145  (2  (215   (586  (570  (145

Distribution to member

   (1,626  (172  (1,508   (645  (625  (1,626

Contribution from member

   48   30   62    53    26    48  

Distribution to noncontrolling interest of consolidated VIE

   (421  —      —    

Other financing activities

   (78  (52  (16   (67  (82  (78
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in financing activities

   (777  (196  (779   (537  (384  (777
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   175   40   (643   (478  587    175  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   496   456   1,099    1,258    671    496  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $671  $496  $456   $780   $1,258   $671  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  December 31, 

(In millions)

  December 31, 
  2012   2011  2014   2013 
ASSETS        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $596   $496   $780    $1,258  

Cash and cash equivalents of variable interest entities

   75    —    

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —      5    158     71  

Restricted cash and cash equivalents of variable interest entities

   16    —    

Accounts receivable, net

        

Customer

   1,482    578    2,295     1,689  

Other

   472     257    318     353  

Accounts receivable, net, of variable interest entities

   292    —    

Mark-to-market derivative assets

   938     432    1,276     727  

Mark-to-market derivative assets with affiliate

   226    503 

Receivables from affiliates

   141    109    113     108  

Receivable from Exelon intercompany money pool

   —       44  

Unamortized energy contract assets

   886    16    254     374  

Inventories, net

        

Fossil fuel

   130    120    465     164  

Materials and supplies

   626    556    847     671  

Deferred income taxes

   327     475  

Assets held for sale

   147     14  

Other

   331    145    658     491  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total current assets

   6,211    3,217    7,638     6,439  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   19,531    13,475    22,945     20,111  

Deferred debits and other assets

        

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

   7,248    6,507    10,537     8,071  

Investments

   420    42    104     400  

Investment in CENG

   1,849    —       —       1,925  

Goodwill

   47     —    

Mark-to-market derivative assets

   924    635    771     600  

Mark-to-market derivative assets with affiliate

   —      191 

Prepaid pension asset

   1,975    2,068    1,704     1,873  

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning

   614    734    319     458  

Unamortized energy contract assets

   1,073    424    549     710  

Deferred income taxes

   3     —    

Other

   836    140    731     645  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   14,939    10,741    14,765     14,682  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets(a)

  $40,681   $27,433   $45,348    $41,232  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2014 2013 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       

Current liabilities

       

Short-term borrowings

  $—      $2   $36   $22  

Long-term debt due within one year

   24    3    58    561  

Long-term debt due within one year of variable interest entities

   4    —    

Long-term debt to affiliates due within one year

   556    —    

Accounts payable

   1,346    753    1,759    1,322  

Accounts payable of variable interest entities

   202    —    

Accrued expenses

   1,116    779    886    976  

Payables to affiliates

   193    58    107    181  

Deferred income taxes

   128    244    —      25  

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   334    103    214    142  

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   378    —       238    249  

Other

   372    202    605    389  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   4,097    2,144    4,459    3,867  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

   5,245    3,674    6,709    5,645  

Long-term debt to affiliate

   2,007    —       943    1,523  

Long-term debt of variable interest entities

   203    —    

Deferred credits and other liabilities

       

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   5,398    3,966    6,034    6,295  

Asset retirement obligations

   4,938    3,767    7,146    5,047  

Non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

   755    703    915    850  

Spent nuclear fuel obligation

   1,020    1,019    1,021    1,021  

Payables to affiliates

   2,397    2,222    2,880    2,740  

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   232    29    105    120  

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   516    —       211    266  

Payable for Zion Station decommissioning

   432    563    155    305  

Other

   776    638    719    811  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   16,464    12,907    19,186    17,455  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   28,016    18,725 

Total liabilities(a)

   31,297    28,490  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

       

Equity

       

Member’s equity

       

Membership interest

   8,876    3,556    8,951    8,898  

Undistributed earnings

   3,168    4,232    3,803    3,613  

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

   513    915 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

   (36  214  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total member’s equity

   12,557    8,703    12,718    12,725  

Noncontrolling interest

   108    5    1,333    17  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity

   12,665    8,708    14,051    12,742  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $40,681   $27,433   $45,348   $41,232  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

(a)Generation’s consolidated assets include $8,119 million and $1,695 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of the VIE. Generation’s consolidated liabilities include $2,507 million and $362 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to Generation. See Note 2—Variable Interest Entities.

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member’s Equity

 

(In millions)

 Member’s Equity Noncontrolling
Interest
  Total
Equity
  Member’s Equity Noncontrolling
Interest
  Total
Equity
 
Membership
Interest
 Undistributed
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Membership
Interest
 Undistributed
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 $3,464  $2,169  $1,157  $2  $6,792 

Net Income

  —      1,972   —      —      1,972 

Distribution to member

  —      (1,508  —      —      (1,508

Allocation of tax benefit from member

  62   —      —      —      62 

Acquisition of Exelon Wind

  —      —      —      3   3 

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $(102)

  —      —      (144  —      (144
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

 $3,526  $2,633  $1,013  $5  $7,177 

Net Income

  —      1,771   —      —      1,771 

Distribution to member

  —      (172  —      —      (172

Allocation of tax benefit from member

  30   —      —      —      30 

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $(64)

  —      —      (98  —      (98
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 $3,556  $4,232  $915  $5  $8,708  $3,556   $4,232   $915   $5   $8,708  

Net income

  —      562   —      (4  558   —      562    —      (4  558  

Distribution to member

  —      (1,626  —      —      (1,626  —      (1,626  —      —      (1,626

Allocation of tax benefit from member

  48   —      —      —      48   48    —      —      —      48  

Acquisition of Constellation

  5,264   —      —      —      5,264 

Constellation Merger

  5,264    —      —      —      5,264  

Noncontrolling interest acquired

  8   —      —      107   115   8    —      —      107    115  

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $(261)

  —      —      (402  —      (402

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes

  —      —      (402  —      (402
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 $8,876  $3,168  $513  $108  $12,665  $8,876   $3,168   $513   $108   $12,665  

Net income

  —      1,070    —      (10  1,060  

Distribution to member

  —      (625  —      —      (625

Allocation of tax benefit from member

  26    —      —      —      26  

Consolidated VIE dividend to noncontrolling interest

  —      —      —      (63  (63

Deconsolidation of VIE

  (1  —      —      (18  (19

Noncontrolling interest acquired

  (3  —      —      —      (3

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes

  —      —      (299  —      (299
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

 $8,898   $3,613   $214   $17   $12,742  

Net income

  —      835    —      184    1,019  

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

  —      —      —      5    5  

Allocation of tax benefit from member

  53    —      —      —      53  

Distribution to member

  —      (645  —      —      (645

Noncontrolling interest established upon consolidation of CENG

  —      —      —      1,548    1,548  

Consolidated VIE dividend to noncontrolling interest

  —      —      —      (421  (421

Reversal of CENG equity method AOCI, net of income taxes of $(77)

  —      —      (116  —      (116

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes

  —      —      (134  —      (134
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 $8,951   $3,803   $(36 $1,333   $14,051  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Commonwealth Edison Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December  31,
 

(in millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Operating revenues

        

Operating revenues

  $5,441  $6,054  $6,202   $4,560   $4,461   $5,441  

Operating revenues from affiliates

   2   2   2    4    3    2  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating revenues

   5,443   6,056   6,204    4,564    4,464    5,443  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating expenses

        

Purchased power

   1,518   2,382   2,297    1,001    662    1,518  

Purchased power from affiliate

   789   653   1,010    176    512    789  

Operating and maintenance

   1,182   1,031   917    1,263    1,211    1,182  

Operating and maintenance from affiliate

   163   158   152    166    157    163  

Depreciation and amortization

   610   554   516    687    669    610  

Taxes other than income

   295   296   256    293    299    295  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses

   4,557   5,074   5,148    3,586    3,510    4,557  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gain on sales of assets

   2    —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   886   982   1,056    980    954    886  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

        

Interest expense

   (294  (330  (373   (308  (566  (294

Interest expense to affiliates, net

   (13  (15  (13   (13  (13  (13

Other, net

   39   29   24    17    26    39  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (268  (316  (362   (304  (553  (268
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   618   666   694    676    401    618  

Income taxes

   239   250   357    268    152    239  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   379   416   337    408    249    379  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income

        

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of income taxes of $0, $0 and $0, respectively

   1   —      (1

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income taxes of $0, $0 and $0, respectively

   —      —      1  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   1   —      (1

Other comprehensive income

   —      —      1  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $380  $416  $336   $408   $249   $380  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

  For the Years Ended   For the Years Ended 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

  $379  $416  $337   $408   $249   $379  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   610   554   517    687    669    610  

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

   270   700   582    433    (57  270  

Other non-cash operating activities

   252   184   238    255    28    252  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

   24   5   (46   (121  (12  24  

Receivables from and payables to affiliates, net

   (18  (287  (55   (11  (12  (18

Inventories

   (11  (9  (1   (16  (18  (11

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   59   (84  342    53    74    59  

Counterparty collateral received (posted), net

   40   66   (154

Income taxes

   9   223   (233   (159  178    9  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

   (138  (977  (317   (248  (122  (138

Other assets and liabilities

   (142  45   (133   45    241    (102
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   1,334   836   1,077    1,326    1,218    1,334  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Capital expenditures

   (1,246  (1,028  (962   (1,689  (1,433  (1,246

Proceeds from sales of investments

   28   6   28    7    7    28  

Purchases of investments

   (13  (4  (22   (3  (4  (13

Change in restricted cash

   (2  (2  —    

Other investing activities

   19   19   17    32    45    19  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (1,212  (1,007  (939   (1,655  (1,387  (1,212
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Changes in short-term debt

   —      —      (155

Changes in short-term borrowings

   120    184    —    

Issuance of long-term debt

   350   1,199   500    900    350    350  

Retirement of long-term debt

   (450  (537  (213   (617  (252  (450

Contributions from parent

   —      —      2    273    —      —    

Dividends paid on common stock

   (105  (300  (310   (307  (220  (105

Other financing activities

   (7  (7  (3   (10  (1  (7
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

   (212  355   (179   359    61    (212
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (90  184   (41   30    (108  (90

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   234   50   91    36    144    234  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $144  $234  $50   $66   $36   $144  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013 
ASSETS    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $66    $36  

Restricted cash

   4     2  

Accounts receivable, net

    

Customer

   477     451  

Other

   648     581  

Receivables from affiliates

   14     3  

Inventories, net

   125     109  

Regulatory assets

   349     329  

Other

   40     29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   1,723     1,540  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   15,793     14,666  

Deferred debits and other assets

    

Regulatory assets

   852     933  

Investments

   6     11  

Goodwill

   2,625     2,625  

Receivable from affiliates

   2,571     2,469  

Prepaid pension asset

   1,551     1,583  

Other

   271     291  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   7,876     7,912  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $25,392    $24,118  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011 
ASSETS    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $144   $234 

Restricted cash

   —      3 

Accounts receivable, net

    

Customer

   539    655 

Other

   452    385 

Inventories, net

   91    81 

Deferred income taxes

   83    61 

Counterparty collateral deposited

   53    90 

Regulatory assets

   388    657 

Other

   25    22 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   1,775    2,188 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   13,826    13,121 

Deferred debits and other assets

    

Regulatory assets

   666    699 

Investments

   8    21 

Investments in affiliates

   6    6 

Goodwill

   2,625    2,625 

Receivable from affiliates

   2,039    1,860 

Prepaid pension asset

   1,661    1,803 

Other

   299    315 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   7,304    7,329 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $22,905   $22,638 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY ��  

Current liabilities

    

Short-term borrowings

  $304    $184  

Long-term debt due within one year

   260     617  

Accounts payable

   598     449  

Accrued expenses

   331     307  

Payables to affiliates

   84     83  

Customer deposits

   128     133  

Regulatory liabilities

   125     170  

Mark-to-market derivative liability

   20     17  

Deferred income taxes

   63     16  

Other

   73     72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   1,986     2,048  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   5,698     5,058  

Long-term debt to financing trust

   206     206  

Deferred credits and other liabilities

    

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   4,498     4,116  

Asset retirement obligations

   103     99  

Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations

   263     381  

Regulatory liabilities

   3,655     3,512  

Mark-to-market derivative liability

   187     176  

Other

   889     994  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   9,595     9,278  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   17,485     16,590  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock

   1,588     1,588  

Other paid-in capital

   5,468     5,190  

Retained earnings

   851     750  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   7,907     7,528  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $25,392    $24,118  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    

Current liabilities

    

Long-term debt due within one year

  $252   $450 

Accounts payable

   379    325 

Accrued expenses

   295    318 

Payables to affiliates

   97    111 

Customer deposits

   136    136 

Regulatory liabilities

   130    137 

Mark-to-market derivative liability

   18    9 

Mark-to-market derivative liability with affiliate

   226    503 

Other

   122    82 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   1,655    2,071 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   5,315    5,215 

Long-term debt to financing trust

   206    206 

Deferred credits and other liabilities

    

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   4,272    3,993 

Asset retirement obligations

   99    89 

Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations

   273    271 

Regulatory liabilities

   3,229    3,042 

Mark-to-market derivative liability

   49    97 

Mark-to-market derivative liability with affiliate

   —      191 

Other

   484    426 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   8,406    8,109 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   15,582    15,601 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock

   1,588    1,588 

Other paid-in capital

   5,014    5,003 

Retained earnings

   721    447 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

   —      (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   7,323    7,037 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $22,905   $22,638 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

 

(In millions)

 Common
Stock
 Other
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Deficit
Unappropriated
 Retained
Earnings
Appropriated
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total
Shareholders’
Equity
  Common
Stock
 Other
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Deficit
Unappropriated
 Retained
Earnings
Appropriated
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 $1,588  $4,990  $(1,639 $1,943  $—     $6,882 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 $1,588   $5,003   $(1,639 $2,086   $(1 $7,037  

Net income

  —      —      337   —      —      337   —      —      379    —      —      379  

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (310  —      (310  —      —      —      (105  —      (105

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

  —      2   —      —      —      2   —      11    —      —      —      11  

Appropriation of retained earnings for future dividends

  —      —      (337  337   —      —      —      —      (379  379    —      —    

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $0

  —      —      —      —      (1  (1  —      —      —      —      1    1  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

 $1,588  $4,992  $(1,639 $1,970  $(1 $6,910 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 $1,588   $5,014   $(1,639 $2,360   $—     $7,323  

Net income

  —      —      416   —      —      416   —      —      249    —      —      249  

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (300  —      (300  —      —      —      (220  —      (220

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

  —      11   —      —      —      11 

Parent tax matter indemnification

  —      176    —      —      —      176  

Appropriation of retained earnings for future dividends

  —      —      (416  416   —      —      —      —      (249  249    —      —    

Other comprehensive loss,

      
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 $1,588  $5,003  $(1,639 $2,086  $(1 $7,037 

Balance, December 31, 2013

 $1,588   $5,190   $(1,639 $2,389   $—     $7,528  

Net income

  —      —      379   —      —      379   —      —      408    —      —      408  

Common stock dividends

  —      —      —      (105  —      (105  —      —      —      (307  —      (307

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

  —      11   —      —      —      11 

Contribution from parent

  —      273    —      —      —      273  

Parent tax matter indemnification

  —      5    —      —      —      5  

Appropriation of retained earnings for future dividends

  —      —      (379  379   —      —      —      —      (408  408    —      —    

Other comprehensive income net of income taxes of $0

  —      —      —      —      1   1 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 $1,588  $5,014  $(1,639 $2,360  $—     $7,323 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 $1,588   $5,468   $(1,639 $2,490   $—     $7,907  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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PECO Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Operating revenues

        

Operating revenues

  $3,183  $3,715  $5,514   $3,092   $3,099   $3,183  

Operating revenues from affiliates

   3   5   5    2    1    3  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating revenues

   3,186   3,720   5,519    3,094    3,100    3,186  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating expenses

        

Purchased power and fuel

   842   1,369   677    1,067    908    842  

Purchased power from affiliate

   533   495   2,085    194    392    533  

Operating and maintenance

   698   698   644    767    647    698  

Operating and maintenance from affiliates

   111   96   89    99    101    111  

Depreciation and amortization

   217   202   1,060    236    228    217  

Taxes other than income

   162   205   303    159    158    162  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses

   2,563   3,065   4,858    2,522    2,434    2,563  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   623   655   661    572    666    623  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

        

Interest expense

   (111  (122  (181   (101  (103  (111

Interest expense to affiliates, net

   (12  (12  (12   (12  (12  (12

Other, net

   8   14   8    7    6    8  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (115  (120  (185   (106  (109  (115
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   508   535   476    466    557    508  

Income taxes

   127   146   152    114    162    127  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   381   389   324    352    395    381  

Preferred security dividends

   4   4   4 

Preferred security dividends and redemption

   —      7    4  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income on common stock

   377   385   320 

Net income attributable to common shareholder

   352    388    377  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income, net of income taxes

        

Net income

   381   389   324    352    395    381  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    

Amortization of realized gain on settled cash flow swaps, net of income taxes of $0, $0 and $(1), respectively

   —     —     (1

Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income taxes of $0, $0 and $0, respectively

   1   —     —   

Other comprehensive income

    

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of income taxes of $0, $0 and $0, respectively

   —      —      1  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   1   —     (1

Other comprehensive income

   —      —      1  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $382  $389  $323   $352   $395   $382  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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PECO Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December  31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

  $381  $389  $324   $352   $395   $381  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   217   202   1,060    236    228    217  

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

   37   253   (400   88    20    37  

Other non-cash operating activities

   125   100   108    92    108    125  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

   (14  225   (212   (16  (79  (14

Receivables from and payables to affiliates, net

   13   (217  86    (6  (18  13  

Inventories

   21   —      9    2    2    21  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   (47  34   85    54    41    (47

Income taxes

   174   (45  118    (57  87    174  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

   (45  (137  (106   (16  (31  (45

Other assets and liabilities

   16   14   78    (17  (6  16  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   878   818   1,150    712    747    878  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Capital expenditures

   (422  (481  (545   (661  (537  (422

Changes in intercompany money pool contributions

   82   (82  —    

Changes in intercompany money pool

   —      —      82  

Change in restricted cash

   2   (2  414    —      (2  2  

Other investing activities

   10   8   11    12    8    10  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (328  (557  (120   (649  (531  (328
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Payment of accounts receivable agreement

   (15  —      —       —      (210  (15

Issuance of long-term debt

   350   —      —       300    550    350  

Retirement of long-term debt

   (375  (250  —       (250  (300  (375

Retirement of long-term debt of variable interest entity

   —      —      (806

Contributions from parent

   9   18   43    24    27    9  

Dividends paid on common stock

   (343  (348  (224   (320  (332  (343

Dividends paid on preferred securities

   (4  (4  (4   —      (1  (4

Repayment of receivable from parent

   —      —      180 

Redemption of preferred securities

   —      (93  —    

Other financing activities

   (4  (5  —       (4  (2  (4
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in financing activities

   (382  (589  (811   (250  (361  (382
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   168   (328  219    (187  (145  168  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   194   522   303    217    362    194  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $362  $194  $522   $30   $217   $362  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2014   2013 
ASSETS        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $362   $194   $30    $217  

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —      2    2     2  

Accounts receivable, net ($289 and $329 gross accounts receivable pledged as collateral as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)

    

Accounts receivable, net

    

Customer

   364    380    320     360  

Other

   161    376    141     104  

Receivables from affiliates

   3     3  

Inventories, net

        

Fossil fuel

   65    87    57     60  

Materials and supplies

   19    18    22     21  

Deferred income taxes

   40    25    69     83  

Receivable from Exelon intercompany money pool

   —      82 

Prepaid utility taxes

   21    1    10     3  

Regulatory assets

   32    39    29     17  

Other

   30    39    31     36  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total current assets

   1,094    1,243    714     906  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   6,078    5,874    6,801     6,384  

Deferred debits and other assets

        

Regulatory assets

   1,378    1,216    1,529     1,448  

Investments

   22    22    31     31  

Investments in affiliates

   8    8 

Receivable from affiliates

   360    365    490     447  

Prepaid pension asset

   373    382    344     363  

Other

   40    46    34     38  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   2,181    2,039    2,428     2,327  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $9,353   $9,156   $9,943    $9,617  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PECO Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2014   2013 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        

Current liabilities

        

Short-term notes payable—accounts receivable agreement

  $210   $225 

Long-term debt due within one year

   300    375   $    $250  

Accounts payable

   244    262    337     285  

Accrued expenses

   82    83    91     106  

Payables to affiliates

   76    62    52     58  

Customer deposits

   51    53    52     49  

Regulatory liabilities

   169    60    90     106  

Other

   26    25    31     37  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total current liabilities

   1,158    1,145    653     891  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Long-term debt

   1,647    1,597    2,246     1,947  

Long-term debt to financing trusts

   184    184    184     184  

Deferred credits and other liabilities

        

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   2,331    2,170    2,671     2,487  

Asset retirement obligations

   29    28    29     29  

Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations

   284    288    287     286  

Regulatory liabilities

   538    585    657     629  

Other

   113    134    95     99  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   3,295    3,205    3,739     3,530  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities

   6,284    6,131    6,822     6,552  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

        

Preferred securities

   87    87 

Shareholders’ equity

        

Common stock

   2,388    2,379    2,439     2,415  

Retained earnings

   593    559    681     649  

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

   1    —      1     1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   2,982    2,938    3,121     3,065  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $9,353   $9,156   $9,943    $9,617  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PECO Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

 

(In millions)

 Common
Stock
  Receivable
from Parent
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 $2,318  $(180 $426  $1  $2,565 

Net Income

  —      —      324   —      324 

Common stock dividends

  —      —      (224  —      (224

Preferred security dividends

  —      —      (4  —      (4

Repayment of receivable from parent

  —      180   —      —      180 

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

  43   —      —      —      43 

Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes of $(1)

  —      —      —      (1  (1
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

 $2,361  $—     $522  $—     $2,883 

Net Income

  —      —      389   —      389 

Common stock dividends

  —      —      (348  —      (348

Preferred security dividends

  —      —      (4  —      (4

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

  18   —      —      —      18 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 $2,379  $—     $559  $—     $2,938 

Net Income

  —      —      381   —      381 

Common stock dividends

  —      —      (343  —      (343

Preferred security dividends

  —      —      (4  —      (4

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

  9   —      —      —      9 

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $0

  —      —      —      1   1 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 $2,388  $—     $593  $1  $2,982 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012  2011  2010 

Operating revenues

    

Operating revenues

  $2,725  $3,060  $3,534 

Operating revenues from affiliates

   10   8   7 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

   2,735   3,068   3,541 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating expenses

    

Purchased power and fuel

   973   1,245   1,719 

Purchased power from affiliate

   396   348   428 

Operating and maintenance

   622   530   469 

Operating and maintenance from affiliates

   106   150   126 

Depreciation and amortization

   298   274   249 

Taxes other than income

   208   207   200 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   2,603   2,754   3,191 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   132   314   350 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

    

Interest expense

   (144  (129  (131

Other, net

   23   26   25 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (121  (103  (106
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   11   211   244 

Income taxes

   7   75   97 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   4   136   147 

Preference stock dividends

   13   13   13 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) on common stock

  $(9 $123  $134 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $4  $136  $147 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(In millions)

  Common
Stock
   Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2011

  $2,379    $559   $—      $2,938  

Net income

   —       381    —       381  

Common stock dividends

   —       (343  —       (343

Preferred security dividends

   —       (4  —       (4

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

   9     —      —       9  

Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $0

   —       —      1     1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

  $2,388    $593   $1    $2,982  

Net income

   —       395    —       395  

Common stock dividends

   —       (332  —       (332

Preferred security dividends

   —       (1  —       (1

Redemption of Preferred Dividends

   —       (6  —       (6

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

   27     —      —       27  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

  $2,415    $649   $1    $3,065  

Net income

   —       352    —       352  

Common stock dividends

   —       (320  —       (320

Allocation of tax benefit from parent

   24     —      —       24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

  $2,439    $681   $1    $3,121  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESBaltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSConsolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 

    For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012  2011  2010 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

  $4  $136  $147 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   298   274   249 

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

   104   145   299 

Other non-cash operating activities

   193   129   144 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

   (45  60   (95

Receivables from and payables to affiliates, net

   26   (44  (24

Inventories

   25   (10  8 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   (33  (21  (66

Income taxes

   14   35   (56

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

   (16  (67  (214

Other assets and liabilities

   (85  (161  (63
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   485   476   329 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Capital expenditures

   (582  (592  (508

Proceeds from the sale of investments and other assets

   —      —      21 

Changes in intercompany money pool contributions

   —      —      315 

Change in restricted cash

   —      —      (5

Other investing activities

   9   —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (573  (592  (177
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Changes in short-term debt

   —      —      (46

Issuance of long-term debt

   250   300   —    

Repayment of long-term debt

   (173  (82  (57

Dividends paid on common stock

   —      (85  —    

Dividends paid on preference stock

   (13  (13  (13

Contributions from parent

   66   —      —    

Other financing activities

   (2  (5  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

   128   115   (116
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   40   (1  36 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   49   50   14 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $89  $49  $50 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2014  2013  2012 

Operating revenues

    

Operating revenues

  $3,140   $3,052   $2,725  

Operating revenues from affiliates

   25    13    10  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

   3,165    3,065    2,735  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating expenses

    

Purchased power and fuel

   1,035    969    973  

Purchased power from affiliate

   382    452    396  

Operating and maintenance

   614    551    622  

Operating and maintenance from affiliates

   103    83    106  

Depreciation and amortization

   371    348    298  

Taxes other than income

   221    213    208  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   2,726    2,616    2,603  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   439    449    132  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

    

Interest expense

   (90  (106  (128

Interest expense to affiliates, net

   (16  (16  (16

Other, net

   18    17    23  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   (88  (105  (121
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   351    344    11  

Income taxes

   140    134    7  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   211    210    4  

Preference stock dividends

   13    13    13  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholder

  $198   $197   $(9
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $211   $210   $4  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESBaltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

    December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011 
ASSETS    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $89   $49 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents of variable interest entity

   30    30 

Accounts receivable, net

    

Customer

   401    428 

Other

   117    90 

Income taxes receivable

   3    21 

Inventories, net

    

Gas held in storage

   51    74 

Materials and supplies

   31    34 

Deferred income taxes

   1    —   

Prepaid utility taxes

   57    56 

Regulatory assets

   185    175 

Other

   8    12 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   973    969 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   5,498    5,132 

Deferred debits and other assets

    

Regulatory assets

   522    551 

Investments

   5    —   

Investments in affiliates

   8    8 

Prepaid pension asset

   467    514 

Other

   26    29 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   1,028    1,102 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $7,499   $7,203 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2014  2013  2012 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

  $211   $210   $4  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

   371    348    298  

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

   116    125    104  

Other non-cash operating activities

   180    153    193  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

   46    (127  (45

Receivables from and payables to affiliates, net

   (1  (14  26  

Inventories

   (6  1    25  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   (70  (14  (33

Counterparty collateral received, net

   27    —      —    

Income taxes

   45    (33  14  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

   (16  (24  (16

Other assets and liabilities

   (163  (64  (85
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

   740    561    485  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Capital expenditures

   (620  (587  (582

Change in restricted cash

   (22  2    —    

Other investing activities

   20    14    9  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (622  (571  (573
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Changes in short-term borrowings

   (15  135    —    

Issuance of long-term debt

   —      300    250  

Retirement of long-term debt

   (70  (467  (173

Dividends paid on preference stock

   (13  (13  (13

Contributions from parent

   —      —      66  

Other financing activities

   13    (3  (2
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities

   (85  (48  128  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   33    (58  40  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   31    89    49  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $64   $31   $89  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESBaltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSConsolidated Balance Sheets

 

    December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    

Current liabilities

    

Long-term debt due within one year

  $400   $110 

Long-term debt of variable interest entity due within one year

   67    63 

Accounts payable

   195    210 

Accrued expenses

   106    110 

Deferred income taxes

   —      59 

Payables to affiliates

   65    41 

Customer deposits

   71    84 

Regulatory liabilities

   22    19 

Other

   47    38 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   973    734 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   1,446    1,596 

Long-term debt to financing trust

   258    258 

Long-term debt of variable interest entity

   265    332 

Deferred credits and other liabilities

    

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   1,658    1,491 

Asset retirement obligations

   8    1 

Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations

   229    233 

Regulatory liabilities

   214    201 

Other

   90    56 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   2,199    1,982 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   5,141    4,902 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock

   1,360    1,294 

Retained earnings

   808    817 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   2,168    2,111 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   190    190 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

   2,358    2,301 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $7,499   $7,203 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013 
ASSETS    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $64    $31  

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   50     28  

Accounts receivable, net

    

Customer

   390     480  

Other

   82     114  

Income taxes receivable

   —       30  

Inventories, net

    

Gas held in storage

   57     53  

Materials and supplies

   30     28  

Deferred income taxes

   6     2  

Prepaid utility taxes

   59     57  

Regulatory assets

   214     181  

Other

   5     7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   957     1,011  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   6,204     5,864  

Deferred debits and other assets

    

Regulatory assets

   510     524  

Investments

   12     13  

Prepaid pension asset

   370     423  

Other

   25     26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   917     986  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets (a)

  $8,078    $7,861  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIESBaltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYConsolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In millions)

 Common
Stock
  Retained
Earnings
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
  Preference stock
not subject to
mandatory
redemption
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2009

 $1,294  $645  $1,939  $190  $18  $2,147 

Net income

  —     147   147   —     —     147 

Preference stock dividends

  —     (13  (13  —     —     (13

Sale of noncontrolling interest

  —     —     —     —     (18  (18
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

 $1,294  $779  $2,073  $190  $—    $2,263 

Net income

  —     136   136   —     —     136 

Common stock dividends

  —     (85  (85  —     —     (85

Preference stock dividends

  —     (13  (13  —     —     (13
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

 $1,294  $817  $2,111  $190  $—    $2,301 

Net income

  —     4   4   —     —     4 

Preference stock dividends

  —     (13  (13  —     —     (13

Contribution from parent

  66   —     66   —     —     66 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

 $1,360  $808  $2,168  $190  $—    $2,358 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2014   2013 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    

Current liabilities

    

Short-term borrowings

  $120    $135  

Long-term debt due within one year

   75     70  

Accounts payable

   215     270  

Accrued expenses

   131     111  

Deferred income taxes

   52     27  

Payables to affiliates

   66     55  

Customer deposits

   92     76  

Regulatory liabilities

   44     48  

Other

   51     35  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   846     827  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   1,867     1,941  

Long-term debt to financing trust

   258     258  

Deferred credits and other liabilities

    

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

   1,865     1,773  

Asset retirement obligations

   17     19  

Non-pension postretirement benefits obligations

   212     217  

Regulatory liabilities

   200     204  

Other

   60     67  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   2,354     2,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities (a)

   5,325     5,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock

   1,360     1,360  

Retained earnings

   1,203     1,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   2,563     2,365  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   190     190  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

   2,753     2,555  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $8,078    $7,861  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)BGE’s consolidated assets include $24 million and $31 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of BGE’s consolidated VIE that can only be used to settle the liabilities of the VIE. BGE’s consolidated liabilities include $197 million and $269 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of BGE’s consolidated VIE for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to BGE. See Note 2—Variable Interest Entities.

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(In millions)

  Common
Stock
   Retained
Earnings
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
  Preference stock
not subject to
mandatory
redemption
   Total
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2011

  $1,294    $817   $2,111   $190    $2,301  

Net income

   —       4    4    —       4  

Preference stock dividends

   —       (13  (13  —       (13

Contribution from parent

   66     —      66    —       66  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

  $1,360    $808   $2,168   $190    $2,358  

Net income

   —       210    210    —       210  

Preference stock dividends

   —       (13  (13  —       (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

  $1,360    $1,005   $2,365   $190    $2,555  

Net income

   —       211    211    —       211  

Preference stock dividends

   —       (13  (13  —       (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

  $1,360    $1,203   $2,563   $190    $2,753  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Index to Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The notes to the consolidated financial statements that follow are a combined presentation. The following list indicates the registrants to which the footnotes apply:

Applicable Notes

Registrant

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 

9

 

10

 

11

 

12

 

13

 

14

 

15

 

16

 

17

 

18

 

19

 

20

 

21

 

22

 

23

 

24

 

25

 

26

Exelon Corporation

                          

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

                          

Commonwealth Edison Company

                          

PECO Energy Company

                          

Baltimore Gas And Electric Company

                          

 

1. Significant Accounting Policies (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Description of Business (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon is a utility services holding company engaged through its principal subsidiaries in the energy generation and energy distribution businesses. Prior to March 12, 2012, Exelon’s principal wholly owned subsidiaries included ComEd, PECO and Generation. On March 12, 2012, Constellation merged into Exelon with Exelon continuing as the surviving corporation pursuant to the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger(“Merger Agreement”). As a result of the merger transaction, Generation now includes the former Constellation generation and customer supply operations. BGE, formerly Constellation’s regulated utility subsidiary, is now a subsidiary of Exelon. Refer to Note 4—MergerMergers, Acquisitions, and AcquisitionsDispositions for further information regarding the merger transaction.

On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed the operating licenses and corresponding operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, Exelon and Generation consolidated CENG’s financial position and results of operations into their businesses. Prior to April 1, 2014, Exelon and Generation accounted for CENG as an equity method investment. Refer to Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for further information regarding the integration transaction.

 

The energy generation business includes:

 

  

Generation: The integrated business consistsPhysical delivery and marketing of owned and contracted electric generation capacity and investments in electric generating facilities that are marketed through its leading customer facing activities. The customer facing activities include wholesaleprovision of renewable and retail customer supply of electric and natural gasother energy-related products and services, including renewable energy products, risk management services and investments in natural gas exploration and production activities. Generation has six reportable segments consisting of the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and Other regions.

 

The energy delivery businesses include:

 

  

ComEd: Purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in northern Illinois, including the City of Chicago.

 

  

PECO: Purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in southeastern Pennsylvania, including the City of Philadelphia, and the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of distribution services in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia.

 

  

BGE: Purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore, and the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gas and the provision of distribution services in central Maryland, including the City of Baltimore.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Basis of Presentation (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

This is a combined annual report of Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE. The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements apply to Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE as indicated parenthetically next to each corresponding disclosure. When appropriate, Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE are named specifically for their related activities and disclosures.

 

Exelon did not apply push-down accounting to BGE. As a result, BGE continuesand BGE continued to maintain itsbe subject to reporting requirements as an SEC registrant. The information disclosed for BGE represents the activity of the standalone entity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 and the financial position as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011.2013. However, for Exelon’s consolidated financial reporting, Exelon is reporting BGE activity from the acquisition date of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012.2014.

 

Each of the Registrant’s Consolidated Financial Statements includes the accounts of its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Through its business services subsidiary, BSC, Exelon provides its subsidiaries with a variety of support services at cost, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. The costs of BSC, including support services, are directly charged or allocated to the applicable subsidiaries using a cost-causative allocation method. Corporate governance-type costs that cannot be directly assigned are allocated based on a Modified Massachusetts Formula, which is a method that utilizes a combination of gross revenues, total assets and direct labor costs for the allocation base. The results of Exelon’s corporate operations are presented as “Other” within the consolidated financial statements and include intercompany eliminations unless otherwise disclosed.

 

Exelon owns 100% of all of its significant consolidated subsidiaries, either directly or indirectly, except for ComEd, of which Exelon owns more than 99%, PECO, of which Exelon owns 100% of the common stock but none of PECO’s preferred securities and BGE, of which Exelon owns 100% of the common stock but none of BGE’s preference stock. Exelon owned none of PECO’s preferred securities, which PECO redeemed in 2013. Exelon has reflected the third-party interests in ComEd, which totaled less than $1 million at December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, as equity, PECO’s preferred securities as preferred securities of subsidiary through their redemption in 2013, and BGE’s preference stock as BGE preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption in its consolidated financial statements. BGE is subject to some ring-fencing measures established by order of the MDPSC. As part of this arrangement, BGE common stock is held directly by RF Holdco LLC, which is an indirect subsidiary of Exelon. GSS Holdings (BGE Utility), an unrelated party, holds a nominal non-economic interest in RF Holdco LLC with limited voting rights on specified matters.

 

Generation owns 100% of all of its significant consolidated subsidiaries, either directly or indirectly, except for a retail power supply VIE for which Generation has no ownership interest but does have a controlling financial interest through contractual arrangements; Exelon SHC, Inc., of which Generation owns 99% and the remaining 1% is indirectly owned by Exelon, which is eliminated in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements; and certain Exelon Wind projects, of which Generation holds a majority interest ranging from 94% toof 99% for certain periods of time, and theCENG, of which Generation holds a 50.01% interest. The remaining interests are included in noncontrolling interest on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 22—Variable Interest Entities for further discussion of Exelon’s and Generation’s VIEs and the reversionary interests of the Noncontrollingnoncontrolling members for these certain of these projects.subsidiaries.

 

ComEd owns 100% of all of its significant consolidated subsidiaries, either directly or indirectly, except for RITELine Illinois, LLC, of which ComEd owns 75% and an additional 12.5%additional12.5% is indirectly owned by Exelon. Exelon and ComEd have reflected the third-party interests of 12.5% and 25%, respectively, in RITELine Illinois, LLC, which both totaled less than $1 million at December 31, 2012,2014 and December 31, 2013, as equity.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Exelon consolidates the accounts of entities in which Exelon has a controlling financial interest, after the elimination of intercompany transactions. A controlling financial interest is evidenced by either a voting interest greater than 50% in which Exelon can exercise control over the operations and policies of the investee, or the results of a model that identifies Exelon or one of its subsidiaries as the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Where Exelon does not have a controlling financial interest in an entity, it applies proportional consolidation, equity method accounting or cost method accounting. Exelon applies proportionate consolidation when it has an undivided interest in an asset and is proportionately liable for its share of each liability associated with the asset. Exelon proportionately consolidates its undivided ownership interests in jointly owned electric plants and transmission facilities, as well as its undivided ownership interests in upstreamUpstream natural gas exploration and production activities. Under proportionate consolidation, Exelon separately records its proportionate share of the assets, liabilities,

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

revenues and expenses related to the undivided interest in the asset. Exelon applies equity method accounting when it has significant influence over an investee through an ownership in common stock, which generally approximates a 20% to 50% voting interest. Exelon applies equity method accounting to certain investments and joint ventures, including the 50.01% interest in CENG, and certain financing trusts of ComEd, PECO, and PECO.BGE. Under the equity method, Exelon reports its interest in the entity as an investment and Exelon’s percentage share of the earnings from the entity as single line items in its financial statements. Exelon uses the cost method if it holds less than 20% of the common stock of an entity. Under the cost method, Exelon reports its investment at cost and recognizes income only to the extent Exelon receives dividends or distributions.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, BGE recorded a $2 million correcting adjustment to reduce electric distribution revenue related to decoupling of 2011 electric distribution revenue, a $3 million correcting adjustment to increase electric operations and maintenance expense related to capitalization of electric transmission costs, and a $5 million correcting adjustment to interest expense to reflect the impacts of amendments of tax positions previously taken on prior-year consolidated income tax returns. BGE has concluded these correcting adjustments are not material to its results of operations or cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012, or any prior period.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for annual financial statements and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-K and Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC.

 

Use of Estimates (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The preparation of financial statements of each of the Registrants in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Areas in which significant estimates have been made include, but are not limited to, the accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs and other AROs, pension and other postretirement benefits, the application of purchase accounting, inventory reserves, allowance for uncollectible accounts, goodwill and asset impairments, derivative instruments, unamortized energy contracts, fixed asset depreciation, environmental costs and other loss contingencies, taxes and unbilled energy revenues. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Certain prior year amounts in Exelon’s, Generation’s and BGE’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Exelon’s, Generation’s, PECO’s, ComEd’s and BGE’sthe registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, and in Exelon’s, Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified between line items for comparative purposes. The reclassifications did not affect any of the Registrants’ net income, financial positions, or cash flows from operating activities.

 

Accounting for the Effects of Regulation (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE apply the authoritative guidance for accounting for certain types of regulations,regulation, which requires ComEd, PECO and BGE to record in their consolidated financial statements the effects of cost-based rate regulation for entities with regulated operations that meet the following criteria: 1) rates are established or approved by a third-party regulator; (2) rates are designed to recover the entities’ cost of providing services or products; and (3) there is a reasonable expectation

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

that rates are set at levels that will recover the entities’ costs from customers. Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE account for their regulated operations in accordance with regulatory and legislative guidance from the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction, principally the ICC, the PAPUC, and the MDPSC, in the cases of ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively, under state public utility laws and the FERC under various Federal laws. Regulatory assets and liabilities are amortized and the related expense or revenue is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations consistent with the recovery or refund included in customer rates. Exelon believes that it is probable that its currently recorded regulatory assets and liabilities will be recovered and settled, respectively, in future rates. However, Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE continue to evaluate their respective abilities to apply the authoritative guidance for accounting for certain types of regulation, including consideration of current events in their respective regulatory and political environments. If a separable portion of ComEd’s, PECO’s or BGE’s business was no longer able to meet the criteria discussed above, the affected entities would be required to eliminate from their consolidated financial statements the effects of regulation for that portion, which could have a material impact on their results of operations and financial positions. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.

 

The Registrants treat the impacts of a final rate order received after the balance sheet date but prior to the issuance of the financial statements as a non-recognized subsequent event, as the receipt of a final rate order is a separate and distinct event that has future impacts on the parties affected by the order.

Revenues (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Operating Revenues. Operating revenues are recorded as service is rendered or energy is delivered to customers. At the end of each month, the Registrants accrue an estimate for the unbilled amount of energy delivered or services provided to customers. ComEd records its best estimates of the distribution and transmission revenue impacts resulting from changes in rates that ComEd believes are probable of approval by the ICC and FERC in accordance with its formula rate mechanisms. BGE records its best estimate of the transmission revenue impact resulting from changes in rates that BGE believes are probable of approval by FERC in accordance with its formula rate mechanism. See NotesNote 3—Regulatory Matters and 5—Note 6—Accounts Receivable for further information.

 

RTOs and ISOs. In RTO and ISO markets that facilitate the dispatch of energy and energy-related products, the Registrants generally report sales and purchases conducted on a net hourly basis in either revenues or purchased power on their Consolidated Statements of Operations, the classification of which depends on the net hourly activity. In addition, capacity revenue and expense classification is based on the net sale or purchase position of the Company in the different RTOs and ISOs.

 

Option Contracts, Swaps and Commodity Derivatives.Certain option contracts and swap arrangements that meet the definition of derivative instruments are recorded at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value recognized as revenue or expense. The classification of revenue or expense is based on the intent of the transaction. For example, gas transactions may be used to hedge the sale of power. This will result in the change in fair value recorded through revenue. As of the Constellation merger date, Exelon and Generation have currently elected to de-designate all of their commodity cash flow hedge positions. Premiums receivedAs ComEd receives full cost recovery for energy procurement and paid on option contracts are recognized as revenue or expense over the terms of the contracts. Since ComEd is entitled to full recovery of therelated costs of the financial swap contract with Generation in rates as settlements occur,from retail customers, ComEd records the fair value of theits energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers as well as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. SeeRefer to Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments for further information.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Proprietary Trading Activities.Exelon and Generation account for Generation’s trading activities under the provisions of the authoritative guidance for accounting for contracts involved in energy trading and risk management activities, which require energy revenues and costs related to energy trading contracts to be presented on a net basis in the income statement. Commodity derivatives used

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

for trading purposes are accounted for using the mark-to-market method with unrealized gains and losses recognized in operating revenues. Refer to Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for further discussion.information.

 

Income Taxes (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Deferred Federal and state income taxes are provided on all significant temporary differences between the book basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and for tax benefits carried forward. Investment tax credits have been deferred on the Registrants’ Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recognized in book income over the life of the related property. In accordance with applicable authoritative guidance, the Registrants account for uncertain income tax positions using a benefit recognition model with a two-step approach; a more-likely-than-not recognition criterioncriterion; and a measurement approach that measures the position as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. If it is not more-likely-than-not that the benefit of the tax position will be sustained on its technical merits, no benefit is recorded. Uncertain tax positions that relate only to timing of when an item is included on a tax return are considered to have met the recognition threshold. The Registrants recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interestInterest expense or in otherOther income and deductions (interest income) on their Consolidated Statements of Operations.Operations and Comprehensive Income.

 

Pursuant to the IRC and relevant state taxing authorities, Exelon and its subsidiaries file consolidated or combined income tax returns for Federal and certain state jurisdictions where allowed or required. See Note 12—14—Income Taxes for further information.

 

Taxes Directly Imposed on Revenue-Producing Transactions (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE present any tax assessedcollect certain taxes from customers such as sales and gross receipts taxes, along with other taxes, surcharges, and fees that are levied by a governmental authority that isstate or local governments on the liabilitysale or distribution of gas and electricity. Some of these taxes are imposed on the customer, but paid by the Registrants, and is directlywhile others are imposed on the Registrants. Where these taxes are imposed on the customer, such as sales taxes, they are reported on a revenue-producing transaction between a sellernet basis with no impact to the Consolidated Statements of Operations and a customerComprehensive Income. However, where these taxes are imposed on the Registrants, such as gross receipts taxes or other surcharges or fees, they are reported on a gross (included inbasis. Accordingly, revenues and costs) basis.are recognized for the taxes collected from customers along with an offsetting expense. See Note 20—23—Supplemental Financial Information for Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s utility taxes that are presented on a gross basis.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants consider investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash and Investments (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

Restricted cash and investments represent funds that are restricted to satisfy designated current liabilities. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, Exelon Corporate’s restricted cash and investments primarily represented restricted funds for payment of medical, dental, vision and long-term disability benefits. Additionally, Exelon Corporate has funds restricted for merger commitments. In addition, Exelon Corporate’s investments include its direct financing lease investments. As of December 31, 2012, Generation’s restricted cash and investments primarily included cash at one of its consolidated variable interest entities and, as of 2011, primarily represented funds in escrow related to the acquisition of Shooting Star Wind Project, LLC and cash for payment of certain environmental liabilities. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, ComEd’s restricted cash primarily represented cash

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents represent funds that are restricted to satisfy designated current liabilities. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Exelon Corporate’s restricted cash and cash equivalents primarily represented restricted funds for payment of medical, dental, vision and long-term disability benefits. Additionally, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Generation’s restricted cash and cash equivalents primarily included cash at Antelope Valley required for debt service and construction and cash at Continental Wind and ExGen Texas Power, which is required for debt service and financing of operation and maintenance of the underlying entities. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, ComEd’s restricted cash primarily represented cash collateral held from suppliers associated with ComEd’s energy and REC procurement contracts. As of December 31, 2011,2014, PECO’s restricted cash primarily represented funds from the sales of assets that were subject to PECO’s mortgage indenture. As of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, BGE’s restricted cash primarily represented funds restricted at its consolidated variable interest entity for repayment of rate stabilization bonds.bonds and cash collateral held from suppliers.

 

Restricted cash and investmentscash equivalents not available to satisfy current liabilities are classified as noncurrent assets. As of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, Exelon’s and Generation’s NDT funds, which are designated to satisfy future decommissioning obligations, were classified as noncurrent assets. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE had short-term investments in Rabbi trusts classified as noncurrent assets.

 

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The allowance for uncollectible accounts reflects the Registrants’ best estimates of losses on the accounts receivable balances. For Generation, the allowance is based on accounts receivable agings,aging, historical experience and other currently available information. ComEd and PECO estimate the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by applying loss rates developed specifically for each company to the outstanding receivable balance by customer risk segment. At December 31, 2013, BGE estimated the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by assigning a reserve factor for each aging bucket. These percentages were derived from a study of billing progression which determined the reserve factors by aging bucket. At December 31, 2014, BGE changed to a methodology for estimating the allowance for uncollectible accounts, which was consistent with ComEd and PECO, as described above. For additional information regarding the change in estimate, refer to Note 6—Accounts Receivable. Risk segments represent a group of customers with similar credit quality indicators that are computed based on various attributes, including delinquency of their balances and payment history. Loss rates applied to the accounts receivable balances are based on historical average charge-offs as a percentage of accounts receivable in each risk segment. BGE estimates the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by assigning reserve factors for each aging bucket. These percentages were derived from a study of billing progression which determined the reserve factors by aging bucket. ComEd, PECO and BGE customers’ accounts are generally considered delinquent if the amount billed is not received by the time the next bill is issued, which normally occurs on a monthly basis. ComEd, PECO and BGE customer accounts are written off consistent with approved regulatory requirements. ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s provisions for uncollectible accounts will continue to be affected by changes in volume, prices and economic conditions as well as changes in ICC, PAPUC and MDPSC regulations, respectively. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the regulatory recovery of uncollectible accounts receivable at ComEd.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Variable Interest Entities (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon accounts for its investments in and arrangements with VIEs based on the authoritative guidance which includes the following specific requirements:

 

requires an entity to qualitatively assess whether it should consolidate a VIE based on whether the entity (1) has the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the VIE, and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE,

 

requires an ongoing reconsideration of this assessment instead of only upon certain triggering events,

amends the events that trigger a reassessment of whether an entity is a VIE, and

 

requires the entity that consolidates a VIE (the primary beneficiary) to present separately on the face of its balance sheetdisclose (1) the assets of the consolidated VIE, if they can be used to only settle specific obligations of the consolidated VIE, and (2) the liabilities of a consolidated VIE for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the primary beneficiary.

 

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Based on the above accounting guidance, Exelon has adopted the following policies related to variable interest entities:

 

Exelon has presented separately on its Consolidated Balance Sheets,disclosed, to the extent material, the assets of its consolidated VIEs that can only be used to settle specific obligations of the consolidated VIE, and the liabilities of Exelon’s consolidated VIEs for which creditors do not have recourse to Exelon’s general credit.

 

Exelon has qualitatively assessed whether the equity holders of the entity have the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the entity. Exelon has evaluated all existing entities under the new VIE accounting requirements, both those previously considered VIEs and those considered potential VIEs. Exelon’s accounting for and disclosure about VIEs did not change materially as a result of these assessments.

 

See Note 2—Variable Interest Entities for additional information.

 

Inventories (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Inventory is recorded at the lower of weighted average cost or market. Provisions are recorded for excess and obsolete inventory.

 

Fossil Fuel.Fossil fuel inventory includes the weighted average costs of stored natural gas, propane, coal and oil. The costs of natural gas, propane, coal and oil are generally included in inventory when purchased and charged to fuel expense when used or sold.

 

Materials and Supplies. Materials and supplies inventory generally includes the weighted average costs of transmission, distribution and generating plant materials. Materials are generally charged to inventory when purchased and expensed or capitalized to property, plant and equipment, as appropriate, when installed or used.

 

Emission Allowances. Emission allowances are included in inventory (for emission allowances exercisable in the current year) and other deferred debits (for emission allowances that are exercisable beyond one year) and are carried at the lower of weighted average cost or market and charged to fuel expense as they are used in operations.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Marketable Securities (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

All marketable securities are reported at fair value. Marketable securities held in the NDT funds, certain Generation Rabbi trust investments and BGE’s Rabbi trust investments are classified as trading securities and all other securities are classified as available-for-sale securities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, on Generation’s NDT funds associated with the former ComEd and former PECO nuclear generating units (RegulatoryRegulatory Agreement Units)Units are included in regulatory liabilities at Exelon, ComEd and PECO and in noncurrent payables to affiliates at Generation and in noncurrent receivables from affiliates at ComEd and PECO. Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, on Generation’s NDT funds associated with the former AmerGen nuclear generating units, the Zion generating station and portions of the Peach Bottom nuclear generating units not subject to a regulatory agreement (Non-RegulatoryNon-Regulatory Agreement Units)Units are included in earnings at Exelon and Generation. Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, on certain Generation Rabbi trust investments and BGE’s Rabbi trust investments are included in earnings at Exelon, Generation and BGE. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, for Generation’s, ComEd’s and PECO’s available-for-sale securities are reported in OCI. Any decline in the fair value of ComEd’s and PECO’s available-for-sale securities

below the cost basis is reviewed to determine if such decline is other-than-temporary. If the decline is

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

determined to be other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the available-for-sale securities is written down to fair value as a new cost basis and the amount of the write-down is included in earnings. See Note 13— 15—Asset Retirement Obligations for information regarding marketable securities held by NDT funds and Note 20—23—Supplemental Financial Information for additional information regarding ComEd’s and PECO’s regulatory assets and liabilities.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Property, plant and equipment is recorded at original cost. Original cost includes construction-related direct labor materials and material costs. ComEd, PECO and BGE also include indirect construction overhead.costs including labor and related costs of departments associated with supporting construction activities. When appropriate, original cost also includes capitalized interest for Generation and Exelon Corporate and AFUDC for regulated property at ComEd, PECO and BGE. The cost of repairs and maintenance, including planned major maintenance activities and minor replacements of property, is charged to maintenance expense as incurred. For constructed assets, Exelon capitalizes construction-related direct labor and material costs. ComEd, PECO and BGE also capitalized indirect construction costs including labor and related costs of departments associated with supporting construction activities.

 

Third parties reimburse ComEd, PECO and BGE for all or a portion of expenditures for certain capital projects. Such contributions in aid of construction costs (CIAC) are recorded as a reduction to Property, Plant and Equipment. DOE SGIG funds reimbursed to PECO and BGE are accounted for as CIAC.

 

For Generation, upon retirement, the cost of property is charged to accumulated depreciation in accordance with the composite method of depreciation. Upon replacement of an asset, the costs to remove the asset, net of salvage, are capitalized to gross plant when incurred as part of the cost of the newly-installed asset and recorded to depreciation expense over the life of the new asset. Removal costs, net of salvage, incurred for property that will not be replaced is charged to operating and maintenance expense as incurred.

 

For ComEd, PECO and BGE, upon retirement, the cost of property, net of salvage, is charged to accumulated depreciation in accordance with the composite method of depreciation. ComEd’s and BGE’s depreciation expense includes the estimated cost of dismantling and removing plant from service upon retirement, which is consistent with each utility’s regulatory recovery method. ComEd’s and BGE’s actual incurred removal costs are applied against a related regulatory liability. PECO’s removal costs are capitalized to accumulated depreciation when incurred, and recorded to depreciation expense over the life of the new asset constructed consistent with PECO’s regulatory recovery method.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Generation’s oil and gas exploration and production activities consist of working interests in gas producing fields. Generation accounts for these activities under the successful efforts method of accounting. Acquisition, development and exploration costs are capitalized. Costs of drilling exploratory wells are initially capitalized and later charged to expense if reserves are not discovered or deemed not to be commercially viable. Other exploratory costs are charged to expense when incurred.

 

See Note 6—7—Property, Plant and Equipment, Note 7—9—Jointly Owned Electric Utility Plant and Note 20—23—Supplemental Financial Information for additional information regarding property, plant and equipment.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Nuclear Fuel (Exelon and Generation)

 

The cost of nuclear fuel is capitalized within property, plant and equipment and charged to fuel expense using the unit-of-production method. ThePrior to May 16, 2014, the estimated disposal cost of SNF iswas established per the Standard Waste Contract with the DOE and iswas expensed through fuel expense at one mill ($0.001) per kWh of net nuclear generation. Effective May 16, 2014, the SNF disposal fee was set to zero by the DOE and Exelon and Generation are not accruing any further costs related to SNF disposal fees until a new fee structure goes into effect. On-site SNF storage costs are capitalized or expensed to operating and maintenance expense as incurred based upon the nature of the costs. A portion of the storage costs are being reimbursed by the DOE since a DOE (or government-owned) long-term storage facility has not been completed. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information regarding the SNF disposal fee.

 

Nuclear Outage Costs (Exelon and Generation)

 

Costs associated with nuclear outages, including planned major maintenance activities, are expensed to operating and maintenance expense or capitalized to property, plant and equipment (based on the nature of the activities) in the period incurred.

 

New Site Development Costs (Exelon and Generation)

 

New site development costs represent the costs incurred in the assessment design and constructiondesign of new power generating facilities. Such costs are capitalized when management considers project completion to be probable, primarily based on management’s determination that the project is economically and operationally feasible, management and/or the Exelon Boardboard of Directorsdirectors has approved the project and has committed to a plan to develop it, and Exelon and Generation have received the required regulatory approvals or management believes the receipt of required regulatory approvals is probable. Upon commencement of construction, these costs will be charged to construction work in progress. Capitalized development costs are charged to operatingOperating and maintenance expense when project completion is no longer probable. At December 31, 20122014 and 2011, Exelon’s and Generation’s2013, there were not material capitalized development costs totaled approximately $1.2 billion and $376 million, respectively, which arefor projects not yet under construction included in Property, Plantplant and Equipmentequipment, net on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs included in the balance as of December 31, 2012 primarily relate to the development of the Antelope Valley project along with other, smaller renewable energy projects. See Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for additional information on Antelope Valley. Costs included in the balance as of December 31, 2011 primarily relate to land rights and other third-party costs directly associated with the development of certain Exelon Wind projects. Approximately $4$13 million, $2$10 million and $6$4 million of costs were expensed by Exelon and Generation for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013, and 2010,2012, respectively. These costs primarily related to the possible development of new renewable energy projects.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Capitalized Software Costs (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Costs incurred during the application development stage of software projects that are internally developed or purchased for operational use are capitalized. Such capitalized amounts are amortized ratably over the expected lives of the projects when they become operational, generally not to exceed five years. Certain other capitalized software costs are being amortized over longer lives based on the expected life or pursuant to prescribed regulatory requirements. The following table presents net unamortized capitalized software costs and amortization of capitalized software costs by year:

 

Net unamortized software costs

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2012

  $499   $143   $105   $63   $157 

December 31, 2011

   280    82    120    67    62 

Amortization of capitalized software costs

  Exelon (a)   Generation (a)   ComEd   PECO   BGE (a) 

2012

  $208    $81    $56   $30    $32 

2011

   122    41    50    25    25 

2010

   104    33    41    19    26 

Net unamortized software costs

  Exelon (a)   Generation (a)   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2014

  $596    $193    $133    $84    $163  

December 31, 2013

   479     129     101     71     155  

Amortization of capitalized software costs

  Exelon (a)(b)   Generation  (a)(b)   ComEd   PECO   BGE (b) 

2014

  $186    $59    $45    $28    $43  

2013

   198     67     52     33     36  

2012

   208     81     56     30     32  

 

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s financial position and results of operations beginning April 1, 2014.
(b)Exelon activity for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes the results of Constellation and BGE for March 12, 2012—December 31, 2012. Generation activity for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes the results of Constellation for March 12, 2012—December 31, 2012. BGE activity represents the activity for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.2012.

 

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Except for the amortization of nuclear fuel, depreciation is generally recorded over the estimated service lives of property, plant and equipment on a straight-line basis using the composite method. ComEd’s and BGE’s depreciation includes a provision for estimated removal costs as authorized by the respective regulators. The estimated service lives for ComEd, PECO and BGE are primarily based on the average service lives from the most recent depreciation study for each respective company. The estimated service lives of the nuclear-fuel generating facilities are based on the remaining useful lives of the stations, which assume a 20-year license renewal extension of the operating licenses (to the extent that such renewal has not yet been granted) for all of Generation’s operating nuclear generating stations except for Oyster Creek. The estimated service lives of the hydroelectric generating facilities are based on the remaining useful lives of the stations, which assume a license renewal extension of the operating licenses. The estimated service lives of the fossil fuel and other renewable generating facilities are based on the remaining useful lives of the stations, which Generation periodically evaluates based on feasibility assessments taking into account economic and capital requirement considerations.

 

See Note 6—7—Property, Plant and Equipment for further information regarding depreciation.

 

Depletion of oil and gas exploration and production activities is recorded using the units-of-production method over the remaining life of the estimated proved reserves at the field level for acquisition costs and over the remaining life of proved developed reserves at the field level for development costs. The estimates for oil and gas reserves are based on internal calculations.

 

Amortization of regulatory assets isand liabilities are recorded over the recovery or refund period specified in the related legislation or regulatory agreement andagreement. When the recovery or refund period is includedless than one year, amortization is recorded to the line item in depreciation and amortization expense on ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.which the deferred cost or income would

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

have originally been recorded in the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. With exception of income tax-related regulatory assets, generally, when the recovery period is more than one year, the amortization is recorded to Depreciation and amortization in the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amortization of ComEd’s distribution formula rate regulatory asset and ComEd’s and BGE’s transmission formula rate regulatory assets is recorded to Operating revenues. Amortization of income tax related regulatory assets and liabilities is generally recorded to Income tax expense. With the exception of the regulatory assets and liabilities discussed above, when the recovery period is more than one year, the amortization is recorded to Depreciation and amortization in the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

 

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters and 20—Note 23—Supplemental Financial Information for additional information regarding Generation’s nuclear fuel, Generation’s ARC and the amortization of ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s regulatory assets.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The authoritative guidance for accounting for AROs requires the recognition of a liability for a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity even though the timing and/or method of settlement may be conditional on a future event. To estimate its decommissioning obligation related to its nuclear generating stations, Generation uses a probability-weighted, discounted cash flow model which, on a unit-by-unit basis, considers multiple outcome scenarios that include significant estimates and assumptions, and are based on decommissioning cost studies, cost escalation rates, probabilistic cash flow models and discount rates. Generation generally updates its ARO annually during the third quarter, unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates, based on its review of updated cost studies and its annual evaluation of cost escalation factors and probabilities assigned to various scenarios. Decommissioning cost studies are updated, on a rotational basis, for each of Generation’s nuclear units at least every five years. The liabilities associated with Exelon’s non-nuclear AROs are adjusted on an ongoing rotational basis, at least once every five years. Changes to the recorded value of an ARO result from the passage of new laws and regulations, revisions to either the timing or amount of estimates of undiscounted cash flows, and estimates of cost escalation factors. AROs are accreted throughout each year to reflect the time value of money for these present value obligations through a charge to operating and maintenance expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income or, in the case of the majority of ComEd’s, PECO’s, and PECO’sBGE’s accretion, through an increase to regulatory assets. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information.

 

Capitalized Interest and AFUDC (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

During construction, Exelon and Generation capitalize the costs of debt funds used to finance non-regulated construction projects. Capitalization of debt funds is recorded as a charge to construction work in progress and as a non-cash credit to interest expense.

 

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE apply the authoritative guidance for accounting for certain types of regulation to calculate AFUDC, which is the cost, during the period of construction, of debt and equity funds used to finance construction projects for regulated operations. AFUDC is recorded to construction work in progress and as a non-cash credit to AFUDC that is included in interest expense for debt-related funds and other income and deductions for equity-related funds. The rates used for capitalizing AFUDC are computed under a method prescribed by regulatory authorities.

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The following table summarizes total incurred interest, capitalized interest and credits to AFUDC by year:

 

      Exelon (a)   Generation (a)   ComEd   PECO   BGE (a) 

2012

  Total incurred interest (b)  $1,003   $368   $310   $125   $149 
  Capitalized interest   67    67    —      —       —    
  Credits to AFUDC debt and equity   25    —       9    6    15 

2011

  Total incurred interest (b)  $783   $219   $349   $138   $136 
  Capitalized interest   49    49    —       —       —    
  Credits to AFUDC debt and equity   25    —       12    13    22 

2010

  Total incurred interest (b)  $861   $191   $388   $197   $137 
  Capitalized interest   38    38    —       —       —    
  Credits to AFUDC debt and equity   16    —       5    11    16 
      Exelon (a)(b)   Generation  (a)(b)   ComEd   PECO   BGE (b) 

2014

  Total incurred interest (c)  $1,144    $419    $323    $115    $118  
  Capitalized interest   63     63     —       —       —    
  Credits to AFUDC debt and equity   37     —       5     8     24  

2013

  Total incurred interest (c)  $1,423    $411    $584    $117    $129  
  Capitalized interest   54     54     —       —       —    
  Credits to AFUDC debt and equity   35     —       16     6     13  

2012

  Total incurred interest (c)  $1,003    $368    $310    $125    $149  
  Capitalized interest   67     67     —       —       —    
  Credits to AFUDC debt and equity   25     —       9     6     15  

 

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, the 2014 financial results include CENG’s financial position and results of operations beginning April 1, 2014.
(b)Exelon activity for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes the results of Constellation and BGE for March 12, 2012—December 31, 2012. Generation activity for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes the results of Constellation for March 12, 2012—December 31, 2012. BGE activity represents the activity for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.2012.
(b)(c)Includes interest expense to affiliates.

 

Guarantees (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair market value of the obligations they have undertaken in issuing the guarantee, including the ongoing obligation to perform over the term of the guarantee in the event that the specified triggering events or conditions occur.

 

The liability that is initially recognized at the inception of the guarantee is reduced as the Registrants are released from risk under the guarantee. Depending on the nature of the guarantee, the release from risk of the Registrant may be recognized only upon the expiration or settlement of the guarantee or by a systematic and rational amortization method over the term of the guarantee. See Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

 

Asset Impairments (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Long-Lived Assets.The Registrants evaluate the carrying value of their long-lived assets or asset groups, excluding goodwill, when circumstances indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. Indicators of impairment may include a deteriorating business climate, including, but not limited to, current energy prices and market conditions, condition of the asset, specific regulatory disallowance, or plans to dispose of a long-lived asset significantly before the end of its useful life. The Registrants determine if long-lived assets and asset groups are impaired by comparing their undiscounted expected future cash flows to their carrying value. When the undiscounted cash flow analysis indicates a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable, the amount of the impairment loss is determined by measuring the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group over its fair value less costs to sell.

Cash flows for long-lived assets and asset groups are determined at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. CashThe cash flows from Generation plant assetsthe generating units are generally evaluated at a regional portfolio level along with cash flows generated from Generation’sthe customer supply and risk management activities, including cash flows from contracts that are recorded as intangible contract assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. For ComEd, PECO, and BGE, the lowest level of independent cash flows is determined by evaluation of several factors including the ratemaking jurisdiction in which they operate and the type of service or commodity provided. For ComEd, the lowest level of independent cash flows is transmission and distribution and, for PECO and BGE, the lowest level of independent cash flows is transmission, distribution and gas.

An impairment loss is recorded if the undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group. The amount of the impairment loss recorded is the difference between the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset or asset group and the carrying value.

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Conditionsfrom contracts that could have an adverse impactare accounted for as intangible contract assets and liabilities recorded on the expected future cash flowsbalance sheet. In certain cases, generation assets may be evaluated on an individual basis where those assets are contracted on a long-term basis with a third party and the fair valueoperations are independent of the long-livedother generation assets and asset groups include, among other factors, a deteriorating business climate, including current energy and market conditions, revisions to regulatory laws, or plans to dispose(typically contracted renewables). See Note 8—Impairment of a long-lived asset significantly before the end of its useful life.Long-Lived Assets for additional information.

 

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. See Note 8—10—Intangible Assets for additional information regarding Exelon’s, Generation’s and ComEd’s goodwill.

 

Equity Method Investments. Exelon and Generation regularly monitor and evaluate equity method investments to determine whether or not they are impaired. An impairment must beis recorded when the investment has experienced ana decline in value that is other than temporary decline in value.nature. Additionally, if the project in which Generation holds an investment recognizes an impairment loss, Exelon and Generation would record their proportionate share of that impairment loss and evaluate the investment for an other than temporary decline in value.

Direct Financing Lease Investments. Direct financing lease investments represent the estimated residual values of leased coal-fired plants in Georgia. Exelon reviews the estimated residual values of its direct financing lease investments and Generation continuously monitor issues that potentially could impact future profitabilityrecords an impairment charge if the review indicates an other than temporary decline in the fair value of the equity method investments.residual values below their carrying values. See Note 8—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets for additional information.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value unless they qualify for certain exceptions, including the normal purchases and normal sales exception. Additionally, derivatives that qualify and are designated for hedge accounting are classified as either hedges of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge) or hedges of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). For fair value hedges, changes in fair values for both the derivative and the underlying hedged exposure are recognized in earnings each period. For cash flow hedges, the portion of the derivative gain or loss that is effective in offsetting the change in the cost or value of the underlying exposure is deferred in accumulated OCI and later reclassified into earnings when the underlying transaction occurs. Gains and losses from the ineffective portion of any hedge are recognized in earnings immediately. For derivative contracts intended to serve as economic hedges and that are not designated or do not qualify or are not designated for hedge accounting or the normal purchases and normal sales exception, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recognized in earnings each period. Amounts classified in earnings are included in revenue, purchased power and fuel, interest expense or other, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations based on the activity the transaction is economically hedging. For energy-related derivatives entered into for proprietary trading purposes, which are subject to Exelon’s Risk Management Policy, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recognized in earnings each period. All amounts classified in earnings related to proprietary trading are included in revenue on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Cash inflows and outflows related to derivative instruments are included as a component of operating, investing or financing cash flows in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, depending on the nature of each transaction.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

For commodity derivative commodity contracts effective with the date of the merger with Constellation, Generation no longer utilizes the election provided for by the cash flow hedge designation and de-designated all of its existing cash flow hedges prior to the Constellation merger. Because the underlying forecasted transactions remainremained probable, the fair value of the effective portion of these cash flow hedges was frozen in accumulated OCI and will bewas reclassified to results of operations when the forecasted purchase or sale of the energy commodity occurs, or becomes probable of not occurring. None of

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Constellation’s designated cash flow hedges for commodity transactions prior to the merger were re-designated as cash flow hedges.occurred. The effect of this decision is that all derivatives executed to hedge economic risk forrelated to commodities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized through earnings for the combined company.

 

Revenues and expenses on derivative contracts that qualify, and are designated, as normal purchases and normal sales are recognized when the underlying physical transaction is completed. While these contracts are considered derivative financial instruments, they are not required to be recorded at fair value, but rather are recorded on an accrual basis of accounting. Normal purchases and normal sales are contracts where physical delivery is probable, quantities are expected to be used or sold in the normal course of business over a reasonable period of time and will not be financially settled. As part of Generation’s energy marketing business, Generation enters into contracts to buy and sell energy to meet the requirements of its customers. These contracts include short-term and long-term commitments to purchase and sell energy and energy-related products in the energy markets with the intent and ability to deliver or take delivery of the underlying physical commodity. If it were determinedNormal purchases and normal sales are contracts where physical delivery is probable, quantities are expected to be used or sold in the normal course of business over a reasonable period of time and will not be financially settled. Revenues and expenses on derivative contracts that a transactionqualify, and are designated, as a normal purchase or apurchases and normal sale no longer metsales are recognized when the applicable requirements, theunderlying physical transaction is completed. While these contracts are considered derivative financial instruments, they are not required to be recorded at fair value, of the related contract would bebut rather are recorded on the balance sheet and immediately recognized through earnings at Generation or offset by a regulatory asset or liability at ComEd, PECO and BGE.an accrual basis of accounting. See Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.

 

Retirement Benefits (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon sponsors defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans for essentially all Generation, ComEd, PECO, BGE and BSC employees. Effective March 12, 2012,July 14, 2014, Exelon became the sponsor of all of Constellation’s defined benefitCENG’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans and defined contribution savings plans.

 

The measurement of the plan obligations and costs of providing benefits under these plans involve various factors, including numerous assumptions and accounting elections. The assumptions are reviewed annually and at any interim remeasurement of the plan obligations. The impact of assumption changes or experience different from that assumed on pension and other postretirement benefit obligations is recognized over time rather than immediately recognized in the income statement. Gains or losses in excess of the greater of ten percent of the projected benefit obligation or the MRV of plan assets are amortized over the expected average remaining service period of plan participants. See Note 14—16—Retirement Benefits for additional discussion of Exelon’s accounting for retirement benefits.

 

Equity Investment Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Affiliates (Exelon and Generation)

 

Exelon and Generation include equity in earnings from equity method investments in qualifying facilities, power projects and joint ventures, including Generation’s 50.01% interest in CENG, in equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates. Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates also includes any adjustments to amortize the difference, if any, except for goodwill and land, between their cost in an equity method investment and the underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. See Note 22—Related Party Transactions for additional discussion of Exelon’s and Generation’s investment in CENG.

 

Exelon and Generation continuously monitor for issues that potentially could impact future profitability of these equity method investments and which could result in the recognition of an impairment loss if such investment experiences an other than temporary decline in value.

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New Accounting Pronouncements (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon has identified the following new accounting pronouncements that have been recently adopted or issued that management believes may significantly affect the Registrants.

 

Fair Value MeasurementPresentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits When Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, Similar Tax Losses or Tax Credit Carryforwards Exist

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance amending existing guidance for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The new guidance does not impact the fair value measurements included in the Registrant’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2012. The guidance was effective for the Registrants beginning with the period ended March 31, 2012 and was required to be applied prospectively. The Company updated the existing fair value disclosures during the first quarter of 2012 to comply with the new requirements for this standard. See Note 9—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities for new disclosures.

Statement of Comprehensive Income

In June 2011,July 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiring entities to present net income andunrecognized tax benefits as a reduction to deferred tax assets for losses or other comprehensive income in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. The new guidance does not changetax carryforwards that would be available to offset the components that are recognized in net income anduncertain tax positions at the components that are recognized in other comprehensive income.reporting date. This guidance becamewas effective for the Registrants for periods beginning after December 15, 20112013 and was required to be applied retroactively. Eachprospectively. The adoption of this standard had an immaterial effect on the Registrants currently presents a single statementpresentation of comprehensive income, consistent withdeferred tax assets at Exelon and Generation and no effect on ComEd, PECO and BGE. There was no effect on the new guidance.Registrants’ results of operations or cash flows.

 

PresentationPushdown Accounting (a consensus of Items Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Incomethe FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)

 

In February 2013,November 2014, the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiringthat allows acquired entities to present eitherapply pushdown accounting (i.e., reflecting the acquirer’s basis of accounting for the acquired entity’s assets and liabilities) when an acquirer obtains control of them. At the same time, the SEC rescinded its guidance on pushdown accounting. The SEC’s guidance had required pushdown accounting in certain circumstances, made it optional in others and prevented it in still other circumstances. The new guidance is effective immediately for any future transaction or to the notesmost recent event in which an acquirer obtains or parenthetically onobtained control of the faceacquired entity. The adoption of the guidance had no impact to the financial statements reclassificationsof the Registrants; however, the Registrants will assess the potential impact of the guidance on future acquisitions.

The following recently issued accounting standard is not yet required to be reflected in the combined financial statements of the Registrants.

Revenue from each componentContracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that changes the criteria for recognizing revenue from a contract with a customer. The new guidance replaces existing guidance on revenue recognition, including most industry specific guidance, with a five step model for recognizing and measuring revenue from contracts with customers. The objective of accumulated otherthe new standard is to provide a single, comprehensive incomerevenue recognition model for all contracts with customers to improve comparability within industries, across industries and across capital markets. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires a number of disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and the impacted income statement line items. Entities only need to disclose the impacted income statement line item for components reclassified to net income in their entirety; otherwise, a cross-reference to the related note should be provided. Thiscash flows. The guidance is effective for the Registrants for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012 and2016. Early adoption is required tonot permitted. The guidance can be applied prospectively. Asretrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective method) or retrospectively with a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings for initial application of the guidance at the date of initial adoption (modified retrospective method). The Registrants are currently assessing the impacts this guidance provides only disclosure requirements, the adoption of this standard will not impact the Registrants’may have on their financial positions, results of operations, cash flows or financial positions.and disclosures as well as the transition method that they will use to adopt the guidance.

Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011 (and amended in January 2013), the FASB issued authoritative guidance requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information about recognized derivative instruments, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing or lending transactions that are offset on the balance sheet or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset on the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for the Registrants for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and is required to be applied retrospectively. This guidance is primarily applicable to certain derivative transactions for Exelon and Generation. As this guidance provides only disclosure requirements, the adoption of this standard will not impact the Registrants’ results of operations, cash flows or financial positions.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

2. Variable Interest Entities (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Under the applicable authoritative guidance, a VIE is a legal entity that possesses any of the following characteristics: an insufficient amount of equity at risk to finance its activities, equity owners who do not have the power to direct the significant activities of the entity (or have voting rights that are disproportionate to their ownership interest), or equity owners who do not have the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity. Companies are required to consolidate a VIE if they are its primary beneficiary, which is the enterprise that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impactaffect the entity’s economic performance.

 

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, Exelon, Generation, and BGE collectively consolidated six and four VIEs or VIE groups, respectively, for which the applicable Registrant was the primary beneficiary. As of December 31, 2012, the Registrant’s consolidated five VIEs or VIE groups for which the Registrants were the primary beneficiary,2014 and 2013, the Registrants had significant interests in ninesix and eight other VIEs, respectively, for which the Registrants do not have the power to direct the entities’ activities and, accordingly, were not the primary beneficiary.

 

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

 

The carrying amounts and classification of the consolidated VIEs’ assets and liabilities included in the Registrants’ consolidated financial statements at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 are as follows:

 

  December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
  Exelon (a)   Generation   BGE (b)   Exelon   Generation   BGE (b)   Exelon (a)(b)   Generation (b)   BGE   Exelon (a)   Generation   BGE 

Current assets

  $550   $519   $30   $15   $15   $30   $1,271    $1,242    $21    $484    $446    $28  

Noncurrent assets

   1,802    1,762    —      784    784    —      7,580     7,566     3     1,905     1,884     3  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $2,352   $2,281   $30   $799   $799   $30   $8,851    $8,808    $24    $2,389    $2,330    $31  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Current liabilities

  $685   $613   $71   $181   $181   $69   $611    $526    $77    $566    $481    $74  

Noncurrent liabilities

   837    532    265    77    77    332    2,730     2,600     120     774     562     195  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities

  $1,522   $1,145   $336   $258   $258   $401   $3,341    $3,126    $197    $1,340    $1,043    $269  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes certain purchase accounting adjustments not pushed down to the BGE standalone entity.
(b)Amounts relatedIncludes total assets of $6.1 billion and total liabilities of $2.1 billion due to BGE are presentedthe consolidation of CENG. See Note 5— Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for the standalone entity as of both December 31, 2012 and 2011.additional information.

 

Except as specifically noted below, the assets in the table above are restricted for settlement of the VIE obligations and the liabilities in the preceding table can only be settled using VIE resources.

 

Exelon, Generation and BGE’s consolidated VIEs consist of:

RSB BondCo LLCLLC..In 2007, BGE formed RSB BondCo LLC (BondCo), a special purpose bankruptcy remote limited liability company, to acquire and hold rate stabilization property and to issue and service bonds secured by the rate stabilization property. In June 2007, BondCo purchased rate stabilization property from BGE, including the right to assess, collect, and receive non-bypassable rate stabilization charges payable by all residential electric customers of BGE. These charges are being assessed in order to recover previously incurred power purchase costs that BGE deferred pursuant to Senate Bill 1. BGE has determined that BondCo is a VIE for which it is the primary beneficiary. As a result, BGE consolidatedconsolidates BondCo.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

BondCo’s assets are restricted and can only be used to settle the obligations of BondCo. Further, BGE is required to remit all payments it receives from customers for rate stabilization charges to BondCo. During 2012, 2011,2014, 2013, and 2010,2012, BGE remitted $85 million, $92$83 million, and $90$85 million, respectively, to BondCo.

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BGE did not provide any additional financial support to BondCo during 2012 or 2011.2014. Further, BGE does not have any contractual commitments or obligations to provide additional financial support to BondCo unless additional rate stabilization bonds are issued. The BondCo creditors do not have any recourse to the general credit of BGE in the event the rate stabilization charges are not sufficient to cover the bond principal and interest payments of BondCo.

 

Retail Gas GroupGroup. .During 2009, Constellation formed two new entities, which now are part of Generation, and combined them with its existing retail gas activities into a retail gas entity group for the purpose of entering into a collateralized gas supply agreement with a third partythird-party gas supplier. While Generation owns 100% of these entities, it has been determined that the retail gas entity group is a VIE because there is not sufficient equity to fund the group’s activities without the additional credit support that is provided in the form of a parental guarantee. Generation is the primary beneficiary of the retail gas entity group; accordingly, Generation consolidates the retail gas entity group as a VIE.

 

The third partythird-party gas supply arrangement is collateralized as follows:

 

The assets of the retail gas entity group must be used to settle obligations under the third partythird-party gas supply agreement before it can make any distributions to Generation,

 

The third partythird-party gas supplier has a collateral interest in all of the assets and equity of the retail gas entity group, and

 

As of December 31, 2012, Exelon providedGeneration provides a $75 million parental guarantee to the third partythird-party gas supplier in support of the retail gas entity group.

 

Other than credit support provided by the parental guarantee, Exelon or Generation do not have any contractual or other obligations to provide additional financial support under the collateralized third partythird-party gas supply agreement. The third partythird-party gas supply creditors do not have any recourse to Exelon’s or Generation’s general credit other than the parental guarantee.

 

Retail Power Supply Entity.Generation also consolidates a retail power supply VIE for which Constellation became the primary beneficiary in 2008 as a result of a modification to its contractual arrangements that changed the allocation of the economic risks and rewards of the VIE among the variable interest holders. This entity now sits under Generation Consolidated and the consolidation of this VIE did not have a material impact on Generation’s financial results or financial condition.

Solar Project Entity Group.In 2011, Constellation formed a group of solar project limited liability companies to build, own, and operate solar power facilities, which are now part of Generation. Additionally, on September 30, 2011, Generation acquired all of the equity interests in Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One (Antelope Valley) from First Solar, Inc., a 230-MW242-MW solar PV project under construction in northern Los Angeles County, California, from First Solar Inc.California. While Generation owns 100% of these entities, it has been determined that certain of the individual solar project entities are VIEs because the entities require additional subordinated financial support in the form of a parental guarantee of debt, loans from the customers in order to obtain the necessary funds for construction of the solar facilities, or the customers absorb price variability from the entities through the fixed price power and/or REC purchase agreements. Generation is the primary beneficiary of the solar project entities that qualify as VIEs because Generation controls the design, construction, and operation of the solar power facilities. Generation provides operating and capital funding to thesethe solar VIE entities for ongoing construction, operations and maintenance of the solar power facilities.facilities and provides limited recourse related to the Antelope Valley project. In addition, these solar VIE entities have an aggregate amount of outstanding debt with third parties of $220$642 million, as of December 31, 2014, for which the creditors have recourse to Generation.no

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recourse to Generation, however there is limited recourse to Generation with respect to remaining equity contributions necessary to complete the Antelope Valley project. For additional information on these project-specific financing arrangements refer to Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements.

 

Retail Power Companies. In March 2014, Generation began consolidating retail power VIEs for which Generation is the primary beneficiary as a result of energy supply contracts that give Generation the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the entities. Generation does not have an equity ownership interest in these entities, but provides approximately $5 million in credit support for the retail power companies. These entities are included in Generation’s consolidated financial statements, and the consolidation of the VIEs does not have a material impact on Generation’s financial results or financial condition.

Wind Project Entity Group. Generation owns and operates a number of wind project limited liability entities, the majority of which were acquired on December 9, 2010 when Generation completedwith the acquisition of all of the equity interests of John Deere Renewables, LLC (now known as Exelon Wind). Generation has evaluated the significant agreements and ownership structures and the risks of each of its wind projects and underlying entities, and determined that certain of the entities are VIEs because either the projects have noncontrolling equity interest holders that absorb variability from the wind projects, or the customers absorb price variability from the entities through the fixed price power and/or REC purchase agreements. Generation is the primary beneficiary of the wind project entities that qualify as VIEs because Generation controls the design, construction, and operation of the wind powergeneration facilities. While Generation owns 100% of the majority of the wind project entities, 10nine of the projects have noncontrolling equity interests of 1% held by third parties, that currently range between 1% and 6%. Of these 10 projects,parties. Generation’s current economic interests in nineeight of thethese projects areis significantly greater than its stated contractual governance rights and all of these projects have reversionary interest provisions that provide the non-controllingnoncontrolling interest holder with a purchase option, certain of which are considered bargain purchase prices, which, if exercised, transfers ownership of the projects to the non-controllingnoncontrolling interest holder upon either the passage of time or the achievement of targeted financial returns. The ownership agreements with the noncontrolling interests state that Generation is to provide financial support to the projects in proportion to its current 99% economic interests in the projects that currently range between 94% and 99%.projects. However, no additional support to these projects beyond what was contractually required has been provided during 2012.2014. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities that are consolidated as a result of Generation being the primary beneficiary of the wind VIE entities primarily relaterelates to the wind generating assets, PPA intangible assets and working capital amounts.

 

CENG.Through March 31, 2014, CENG was operated as a joint venture with EDF Inc. (EDFI) (a subsidiary of EDF) and was governed by a board of ten directors, five of which were appointed by Generation and five by EDF. CENG was designed to operate under joint and equal control of Generation and EDFI through the Board of Directors, subject to the Chairman of the Board’s final decision making authority on certain special matters; therefore, CENG was not subject to VIE guidance. Accordingly, Generation’s 50.01% interest in CENG was accounted for as an equity method investment. On April 1, 2014, Generation, CENG, and subsidiaries of CENG executed the Nuclear Operating Services Agreement (NOSA) pursuant to which Generation now conducts all activities associated with the operations of the CENG fleet and provides corporate and administrative services to CENG and the CENG fleet for the remaining life of the CENG nuclear plants as if they were a part of the Generation nuclear fleet, subject to the CENG member rights of EDFI. As a result of executing the NOSA, CENG now qualifies as a VIE due to the disproportionate relationship between Generation’s 50.01% equity ownership interest and its role in conducting the operational activities of CENG and the CENG fleet conveyed through the NOSA. Further, since Generation is conducting the operational activities of CENG and the CENG fleet, Generation qualifies as the primary beneficiary of CENG and,

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

therefore, is required to consolidate the financial position and results of operations of CENG. On April 1, 2014, Exelon and Generation derecognized Generation’s equity method investment in CENG and reflected all assets, liabilities, and the EDFI noncontrolling interest in CENG at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets of Exelon and Generation, resulting in the recognition of a $261 million gain in their respective Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2014. For additional information on this transaction refer to Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.

Generation and Exelon, where indicated, provide the following support to CENG (See Note 25—Related Party Transactions and Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information regarding Generation and Exelon’s transactions with CENG):

under the NOSA, Generation conducts all activities related to the operation of the CENG nuclear generation fleet owned by CENG subsidiaries (the CENG fleet) and provides corporate and administrative services for the remaining life and decommissioning of the CENG nuclear plants as if they were a part of the Generation nuclear fleet, subject to the CENG member rights of EDFI,

under the Power Services Agency Agreement (PSAA), Generation provides scheduling, asset management, and billing services to the CENG fleet for the remaining operating life of the CENG nuclear plants,

under power purchase agreements with CENG, Generation purchased 85% of the available output generated by the CENG nuclear plants through the end of 2014 and will purchase 50.01% from 2015 through the end of the operating life of each respective plant,

Generation provided a $400 million loan to CENG (see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for more details),

Generation executed an Indemnity Agreement pursuant to which Generation agreed to indemnify EDF and its affiliates against third-party claims that may arise from any future nuclear incident (as defined in the Price Anderson Act) in connection with the CENG nuclear plants or their operations. Exelon guarantees Generation’s obligations under this Indemnity Agreement. (See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for more details),

in connection with CENG’s severance obligations, Generation has agreed to reimburse CENG for a total of approximately $6 million of the severance benefits paid or to be paid from 2013 through 2016. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining obligation is approximately $3 million,

Generation and EDFI share in the $637 million of contingent payment obligations for the payment of contingent retrospective premium adjustments for the nuclear liability insurance (See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for more details),

Generation provides a guarantee of approximately $7 million associated with hazardous waste management facilities and underground storage tanks. In addition, EDFI executed a reimbursement agreement that provides reimbursement to Exelon for 49.99% of any amounts paid by Generation under this guarantee,

Generation and EDFI are the members-insured with Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited and have assigned the loss benefits under the insurance and the NEIL premium costs to CENG and guarantee the obligations of CENG under these insurance programs in proportion to their respective member interests (see Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for more details), and

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Exelon has executed an agreement to provide up to $245 million to support the operations of CENG as well as a $165 million guarantee of CENG’s cash pooling agreement with its subsidiaries.

For each of the consolidated VIEs, except as otherwise noted:

The assets of the VIEs are restricted and can only be used to settle obligations of the respective VIE;

Exelon, Generation and BGE did not provide any additional material financial support to the VIEs;

Exelon, Generation and BGE did not have any material contractual commitments or obligations to provide financial support to the VIEs; and

the creditors of the VIEs did not have recourse to Exelon’s, Generation’s or BGE’s general credit.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, ComEd and PECO did not have any material consolidated VIEs.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated VIEs

Included within the consolidated VIE table above are assets and liabilities of certain consolidated VIEs for which the assets can only be used to settle obligations of those VIEs, and liabilities that creditors, or beneficiaries, do not have recourse to the general credit of the Registrants. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, these assets and liabilities primarily consisted of the following:

   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   Exelon   Generation   BGE   Exelon   Generation   BGE 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $392    $392    $—      $62    $62    $—    

Restricted cash

   117     96     21     80     52     28  

Accounts receivable, net

            

Customer

   297     297     —       260     260     —    

Other

   57     57     —       —       —       —    

Mark-to-market derivatives assets

   171     171     —       21     21     —    

Inventory

            

Materials and supplies

   172     172     —       —       —       —    

Other current assets

   33     26     —       34     23     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   1,239     1,211     21     457     418     28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   4,638     4,638     —       1,171     1,171     —    

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds

   2,097     2,097     —       —       —       —    

Goodwill

   47     47     —       —       —       —    

Mark-to-market derivatives assets

   44     44     —       —       —       —    

Other noncurrent assets

   95     82     3     127     106     3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total noncurrent assets

   6,921     6,908     3     1,298     1,277     3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $8,160    $8,119    $24    $1,755    $1,695    $31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt due within one year

  $87    $5    $75    $85    $5    $70  

Accounts payable

   292     292     —       170     170     —    

Accrued expenses

   111     108     2     26     22     4  

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   24     24     —       29     29     —    

Unamortized energy contracts (liabilities)

   22     22     —       5     5     —    

Other current liabilities

   25     25     —       5     5     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   561     476     77     320     236     74  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   212     81     120     298     86     195  

Asset retirement obligations

   1,763     1,763     —       —       —       —    

Pension obligation(a)

   9     9     —       —       —       —    

Unamortized energy contracts (liabilities)

   51     51     —       28     28     —    

Other noncurrent liabilities

   127     127     —       12     12     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncurrent liabilities

   2,162     2,031     120     338     126     195  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  $2,723    $2,507    $197    $658    $362    $269  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes the CNEG Retail Gas’ pension obligation, which is presented as a net asset balance within the Prepaid Pension asset line item on Generation’s balance sheet. See Note 16—Retirement Benefits for additional details.

Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities

 

Exelon’s and Generation’s variable interests in unconsolidated VIEs generally include three transaction types: (1) equity method investments (2)and energy purchase and sale contracts, and (3) fuel purchase commitments.contracts. For the equity method investments, the carrying amount

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of the investments is reflected on theirExelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in investments in affiliates.Investments and Other assets. For the energy purchase and sale contracts and the fuel purchase commitments (commercial agreements), the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets that relate to their involvement with the VIEs are predominately related to working capital accounts and generally represent the amounts owed by, or owed to, Exelon and Generation for the deliveries associated with the current billing cycles under the commercial agreements. Further, Exelon and Generation have not provided or guaranteed thematerial debt or equity support, or provided liquidity arrangements or performance guarantees or other commitments associated with these commercial agreements.

 

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As of December 31, 2012,2014 and 2013, Exelon and Generation did havehad significant unconsolidated variable interests in six and exposure to loss associated with nineeight VIEs, respectively, for which they wereExelon or Generation, as applicable, was not the primary beneficiary; including certain equity method investments and certain commercial agreements. AsThe decrease in the number of December 31, 2011, Exelon and Generation had a significant variableunconsolidated VIEs is due to the sale of Generation’s ownership interest in four unconsolidated VIEs in 2014, offset by the execution of an energy purchase and exposure to loss associatedsale agreement with onean unconsolidated VIE for which they were not the primary beneficiary.and an equity investment in another unconsolidated VIE. The following tables present summary information about theExelon and Generation’s significant unconsolidated VIE entities for which Exelon and Generation have exposure to loss:entities:

 

December 31, 2012

  Commercial
Agreement
VIEs
   Equity
Method
Investment
VIEs
   Total 

Total assets(a)

  $386   $354   $740 

Total liabilities(a)

   219    114    333 

Registrants’ ownership interest(a)

   —       97    97 

Other ownership interests(a)

   167    143    310 

Registrants’ maximum exposure to loss:

      

Letters of credit

   5    —       5 

Carrying amount of equity method investments

   —       77    77 

Contract intangible asset

   8    —       8 

Debt and payment guarantees

   —       5    5 

Net assets pledged for Zion Station decommissioning(b)

   50     —       50  

December 31, 2011

  Commercial
Agreement
VIEs
   Equity
Method
Investment
VIEs
   Total 

Registrants’ maximum exposure to loss:

      

Net assets pledged for Zion Station decommissioning(b)

   43     —       43  

December 31, 2014

  Commercial
Agreement
VIEs
   Equity
Investment
VIEs
   Total 

Total assets (a)

  $506    $91    $597  

Total liabilities (a)

   237     49     286  

Exelon’s ownership interest in VIE (a)

   —       9     9  

Other ownership interests in VIE (a)

   269     33     302  

Registrants’ maximum exposure to loss:

      

Carrying amount of equity method investments

   —       13     13  

Contract intangible asset

   9     —       9  

Debt and payment guarantees

   —       3     3  

Net assets pledged for Zion Station decommissioning (b)

   27     —       27  

December 31, 2013

  Commercial
Agreement
VIEs
   Equity
Investment
VIEs
   Total 

Total assets (a)

  $128    $332    $460  

Total liabilities (a)

   17     123     140  

Exelon’s ownership interest in VIE (a)

   —       86     86  

Other ownership interests in VIE (a)

   111     123     234  

Registrants’ maximum exposure to loss:

      

Carrying amount of equity method investments

   7     67     74  

Contract intangible asset

   9     —       9  

Debt and payment guarantees

   —       5     5  

Net assets pledged for Zion Station decommissioning (b)

   44     —       44  

 

(a)These items represent amounts on the unconsolidated VIE balance sheets, not on Exelon’s or Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. These items are included to provide information regarding the relative size of the unconsolidated VIEs.
(b)These items represent amounts on Exelon’s and Generation’s and Exelon’s balance sheetConsolidated Balance Sheets related to the asset sale agreement with ZionSolutions, LLC. The net assets pledged for Zion Station decommissioning includes gross pledged assets of $614$319 million and $734$458 million as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively; offset by payables to ZionSolutions LLC of $564$292 million and $691$414 million as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively. These items are included to provide information regarding the relative size of the ZionSolutions LLC unconsolidated VIE. See Note 13—Asset Retirement Obligations for further discussion.

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For each unconsolidated VIE, Exelon and Generation assessassessed the risk of a loss equal to their maximum exposure to be remote and, accordingly Exelon and Generation have not recognized a liability associated with any portion of the maximum exposure to loss. In addition, there are no agreements with, or commitments by, third parties that would materially affect the fair value or risk of their variable interests in these variable interest entities.

 

Energy Purchase and Sale Agreements. Generation has several energy purchase and sale agreements with generating facilities. Generation has evaluated the significant agreements, ownership structures and risks of each entity, and determined that certain of the entities are VIEs because the entity absorbs risk through the sale of fixed price power and renewable energy credits. Generation has reviewed the entities and has determined that Generation is not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs because Generation does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance.

In March 2005, Constellation, to which Generation is now a successor, closed a transaction in which Generation assumed from a counterparty two power sales contracts with previously existing VIEs. The VIEs previously were created by the counterparty to issue debt in order to monetize the value of the original contracts to purchase and sell power. Under the power sales contracts, Generation sellssold power to the VIEs which, in turn, sellsold that power to an electric distribution utility through 2013. In connection with this transaction, a third partythird-party acquired the equity of the VIEs and Generation loaned that party a portion of the purchase price. If the electric distribution utility were to default under its obligation to buy power from the VIEs, the equity holder

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could transfer its equity interests to Generation in lieu of repaying the loan. In this event, Generation would have the right to seek recovery of its losses from the electric distribution utility. As a result, Generation has concluded that consolidation iswas not required. During 2013, the third-party repaid their obligations of the loan with Generation which caused the entities to no longer be unconsolidated VIEs.

 

ZionSolutions.ZionSolutions. Generation has an asset sale agreement with EnergySolutions, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, including ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions), which is further discussed in Note 13— 15—Asset Retirement Obligations. Under this agreement, ZionSolutions can put the assets and liabilities back to Generation when decommissioning is complete. Generation has evaluated this agreement and determined that, through the put option, it has a variable interest in ZionSolutions but is not the primary beneficiary. As a result, Generation has concluded that consolidation is not required. Other than the asset sale agreement, Exelon and Generation do not have any contractual or other obligations to provide additional financial support and ZionSolutions’ creditors do not have any recourse to Exelon’s or Generation’s general credit.

 

Fuel Purchase Commitments.Generation’s customer supply operations include the physical delivery and marketing of power obtained through its generating capacity, and long-, intermediate-andintermediate- and short-term contracts. Generation also has contracts to purchase fuel supplies for nuclear and fossil generation. These contracts and Generation’s membership in NEIL are discussed in further detail in Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies. Generation has evaluated these contracts and its membershipitsmembership with NEIL and determined that it either has no variable interest in an entity or, where Generation does have a variable interest in an entity, the variable interest is not significant and it is not the primary beneficiary; therefore, consolidation is not required.

 

For contracts where Generation has a variable interest, the level of variability being absorbed through the contracts is not considered significant because of the small proportion of the entities’ activities encompassed by the contracts with Generation. Further, Generation has considered which

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interest holder has the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE and thus is considered the primary beneficiary and is required to consolidate the entity. The primary beneficiary must also have exposure to significant losses or the right to receive significant benefits from the VIE. In general, the most significant activity of the VIEs is the operation and maintenance of the facilities. Facilities represent power plants, sources of uranium and fossil fuels, or plants used in the uranium conversion, enrichment and fabrication process. Generation does not have control over the operation and maintenance of the facilities considered VIEs, and it does not bear operational risk of the facilities. Furthermore, Generation has no debt or equity investments in the entities and Generation does not provide any other financial support through liquidity arrangements, guarantees or other commitments other than purchase commitments described in Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies. Upon consideration of these factors, Generation does not consider itself to have significant variable interests in these entities or be the primary beneficiary of these VIEs and, accordingly, has determined that consolidation is not required.

 

Investment in Energy Development Projects and Energy Generating Facilities. Generation has several equity investments in energy development projects and energy generating facilities. Generation has evaluated the significant agreements, ownership structures and risks of each of its equity investments, and determined that certain of the entities are VIEs because the entity has an insufficient amount of equity at risk to finance its activities, Generation guarantees the debt of the entity, provides equity support, or provides operating services to the entity. Generation has reviewed the entities and has determined that Generation is not the primary beneficiary of the entities that qualify as VIEs because Generation does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance.

ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

The financing trust of ComEd, ComEd Financing III, the financing trusts of PECO, PECO Trust III and PECO Trust IV, and the financing trust of BGE, BGE Capital Trust II are not consolidated in Exelon’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s andor BGE’s retail operations frequently include the purchase of electricity and RECs through procurement contracts of varying durations. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 19—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information on these contracts.financial statements. These financing trusts were created to issue mandatorily redeemable trust preferred securities. ComEd, PECO, and BGE have evaluated these types of contracts and have historically determinedconcluded that either there is no significant variable interest in the entity, or where either ComEd, PECO or BGE doesthey do not have a significant variable interest in a VIE, ComEd Financing III, PECO Trust III, PECO Trust IV or BGE would not beCapital Trust II as each Registrant financed its equity interest in the primary beneficiaryfinancing trusts through the issuance of subordinated debt and, therefore, consolidation would not be required.

For contracts where ComEd, PECO or BGE is considered to have a significant variable interest, consideration is given to which interest holder has the power to direct the activities that most

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significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. In general, the most significant activity of the VIEs is the operationno equity at risk. See Note 13—Debt and maintenance of their production or procurement processes related to electricity, RECs, AECs or natural gas. ComEd, PECO and BGE do not have control over the operation and maintenance of the entities and they do not bear operational risk related to the associated activities. Generally, the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in ComEd’s, PECO’s, and BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets that relate to their involvement with VIEs generally represent the amounts owed by the utilitiesCredit Agreements for the purchases associated with the current billing cycles under the contracts. As of December 31, 2012, the total amount of accounts payable owed by the utilities under agreements with VIEs was not material. In addition, variability from these contracts is mitigated by the fact that the utilities are able to recover costs incurred under purchase agreements through customer rates. Furthermore, ComEd, PECO and BGE do not have any debt or equity investments in any VIEs and do not provide any other financial support through liquidity arrangements, guarantees or other commitments other than purchase commitments described in Note 19—Commitments and Contingencies. Accordingly, none of ComEd, PECO or BGE considers itself to be the primary beneficiary of any VIEs as a result of commercial arrangements.

PECO

PETT, a financing trust, was created in 1998 by PECO to purchase and own intangible transition property (ITP) and to issue transition bonds to securitize $5 billion of PECO’s stranded cost recovery authorized by the PAPUC pursuant to the Competition Act. PETT was consolidated in Exelon’s and PECO’s financial statements on January 1, 2010 pursuant to authoritative guidance relating to the consolidation of VIEs that became effective on that date. Under the guidance, PECO concluded that it was the primary beneficiary of PETT due to PECO’s involvement in the design of PETT, its role as servicer, and its right to dissolve PETT and receive any of its remaining assets following retirement of the transition bonds and payment of PETT’s other expenses. The consolidation of PETT did not have a significant impact on PECO’s results of operations or statement of cash flows. Upon retirement of the outstanding transition bonds on September 1, 2010, the remaining cash balance was remitted to PECO, and PETT was dissolved on September 20, 2010.additional information.

 

3. Regulatory Matters (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The following matters below discuss the current status of material regulatory and legislative proceedings of the Registrants.

 

Illinois Regulatory Matters

 

Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Exelon and ComEd).

 

Background

 

Since 2011, ComEd’s distribution rates are established through a performance-based rate formula, pursuant to EIMA. EIMA also provides a structure for substantial capital investment by utilities over a ten-year period to modernize Illinois’ electric utility infrastructure. EIMA allowsParticipating utilities are required to file an annual update to the recovery of costs by a utility through a pre-established performance-based formula rate tariff on or before May 1, with resulting rates effective in

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January of the following year. This annual formula rate update is based on prior year actual costs and current year projected capital additions. The update also reconciles any differences between the revenue requirement(s) in effect for the prior year and actual costs incurred for that year. Throughout each year, ComEd records regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities and corresponding increases or decreases to operating revenues for any differences between the revenue requirement(s) in effect and ComEd’s best estimate of the revenue requirement expected to be approved by the ICC for that year’s reconciliation. As of December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, ComEd had a regulatory asset associated with the distribution formula rate of $371 million and $463 million, respectively. The regulatory asset associated with distribution true-up is amortized to Operating revenues as the associated amounts are recovered through rates.

Annual Reconciliation

2014 Filing. On April 16, 2014, ComEd filed its annual distribution formula rate to request a total increase to the revenue requirement of $269 million. On December 11, 2014, the ICC issued its final order which increased the revenue requirement by $232 million, reflecting an increase of $160 million for the initial revenue requirement for 2014 and an increase of $72 million related to the annual reconciliation for 2013. Approximately $23 million of the total $37 million revenue requirement disallowance is recoverable through other rider-based mechanisms. The rate increase was set using an allowed return on capital of 7.06% (inclusive of an allowed return on common equity of 9.25% for 2014 less a performance metrics penalty of 5 basis points for the 2013 reconciliation). The rates took effect in January 2015. ComEd and intervenors requested a rehearing on specific issues, which was denied by the ICC on January 28, 2015.

2013 Filing. On April 29, 2013, ComEd filed its annual distribution formula rate, which was updated in August 2013, to request a total increase to the revenue requirement of $353 million. On December 19, 2013, the ICC issued its final order which increased the revenue requirement by $341 million, reflecting an increase of $160 million for the initial revenue requirement for 2013 and an increase of $181 million for the annual reconciliation for 2012. The final revenue requirement reflected the impacts of Senate Bill 9, which became effective in May 2013 and clarified the intent of EIMA on three issues: an allowed return on ComEd’s pension asset; the use of year-end rather than average rate base and capital structure in the annual reconciliation; and the use of ComEd’s weighted average cost of capital interest rate rather than a short-term debt rate to apply to the annual reconciliation. The rate increase was set using an allowed return on capital of 6.94% (inclusive of an allowed return on common equity of 8.72%). The rates took effect in January 2014. ComEd requested a rehearing on specific issues, which was denied by the ICC. ComEd also filed an appeal, which was subsequently withdrawn.

2012 Filing. On April 30, 2012, ComEd filed its annual distribution formula rate. On December 20, 2012, the ICC, issued its final order, which increased the revenue requirement by $73 million, reflecting an increase of $80 million for the initial revenue requirement for 2012 and a decrease of $7 million for the annual reconciliation for 2011. The rate increase was set using an allowed return on capital of 7.54% (inclusive of an allowed return on common equity of 9.81%). The rates took effect in January 2013. ComEd and intervenors requested a rehearing on specific issues, which was denied by the ICC. ComEd and intervenors also filed appeals with the Illinois Appellate Court. The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the ICC’s decision on the issues on appeal. On May 30, 2013, ComEd updated its revenue requirement allowed in the December 2012 Order to reflect the impacts of Senate Bill 9, which resulted in a reduction to the current revenue requirement in effect of $14 million. The rates took effect in July 2013. ComEd and intervenors requested a rehearing on specific issues, which was denied by the ICC. ComEd and intervenors also filed appeals with the Illinois Appellate Court. The Illinois Appellate Court reaffirmed the ICC’s order.

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Formula Rate Structure Investigation

In October 2013, the ICC opened an investigation (the Investigation), in response to a complaint filed by the Illinois Attorney General, to change the formula rate structure by requesting three changes: the elimination of the income tax gross-up on the weighted average cost of capital used to calculate interest on the annual reconciliation balance, the netting of associated accumulated deferred income taxes against the annual reconciliation balance in calculating interest, and the use of average rather than year-end rate base for determining any ROE collar adjustment. On November 26, 2013, the ICC issued its final order in the Investigation, rejecting two of the proposed changes but accepting the proposed change to eliminate the income tax gross-up on the weighted average cost of capital used to calculate interest on the annual reconciliation balance. The accepted change became effective in January 2014, and reduced ComEd’s 2014 revenue by approximately $8 million. This change had no financial statement impact on ComEd in 2013. ComEd and intervenors requested rehearing, however all rehearing requests were denied by the ICC. ComEd and intervenors have filed appeals with the Illinois Appellate Court. ComEd cannot predict the results of any such appeals.

Appeal of Initial Formula Rate Tariff

On March 26, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court issued an opinion with respect to ComEd’s appeal of the ICC’s order relating to ComEd’s initial formula rate tariff. The most significant financial issues under appeal related to ICC findings that were counter to the formula rate legislation and were clarified by subsequent legislation (Senate Bill 9). Therefore, only a subset of the issues originally appealed remained. The Court found against ComEd on each of the remaining issues: compensation related adjustments, billing determinants and the use of certain allocators. The Court’s opinion has no accounting impact as ComEd recorded the distribution formula regulatory asset consistent with the ICC’s final Order.

ComEd asked the Illinois Supreme Court to hear the issue of allocation between State and Federal regulatory jurisdictions. On June 4, 2014, ComEd filed a Petition for Leave to Appeal with the Illinois Supreme Court solely on the issue of allocation between FERC and ICC jurisdictional costs. On July 2, 2014, the ICC filed its Answer to the Petition, arguing that Supreme Court review is not necessary or appropriate. Under the procedural rules of the Illinois Supreme Court, ComEd is not allowed to reply to the ICC filing. There is no set time by which the Court must rule on the Petition. ComEd cannot predict whether the Court will grant the appeal, or if it does, the ultimate outcome.

Expenditures and Capital Investment

As part of the enactment of EIMA legislation ComEd made an initial contribution of $15 million (recognized as expense in 2011) to a new Science and Technology Innovation Trust fund on July 31, 2012, and will make recurring annual contributions of $4 million, the first of which was made on December 31, 2012, which will be used for customer education for as long as the AMI Deployment Plan remains in effect. In addition, ComEd will contribute $10 million per year for five years, as long as ComEd is subject to EIMA, to fund customer assistance programs for low-income customers, which amounts will not be recoverable through rates. These contributions also began in 2012.

 

236EIMA also provides a structure for substantial capital investment by utilities over a ten-year period to modernize Illinois’ electric utility infrastructure. Participating utilities are required to file an annual update on their AMI implementation progress. In March 2014, ComEd filed a petition with the ICC for approval to accelerate the deployment of AMI meters. On June 11, 2014, the ICC approved ComEd’s


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Formula Rate Tariff

On November 8, 2011, ComEd filed its initial formula rate tariff and associated testimony based on 2010 costs and 2011 plant additions. The primary purpose of that proceeding was to establish the formula rate underaccelerated deployment plan which rates will be calculated going-forward, and the initial rates, which went into effect in late June 2012. On May 29, 2012, the ICC issued an Order (May Order) in that proceeding. The May Order reduced the annual revenue requirement by $168 million, or approximately $110 million more than proposed by ComEd. Of this incremental revenue requirement reduction, approximately $50 million reflected the ICC’s determination that certain costs should be recovered through alternative rate recovery tariffs available to ComEd or will be reflected in a subsequent annual reconciliation, thereby primarily delaying the timing of cash flows. The incremental revenue reduction also reflected a $35 million reductionallows for the disallowance of return on ComEd’s pension asset, a $10 million reduction for incentive compensation related adjustments, and $15 million of reductions for various adjustments for cash working capital, operating reserves, and other technical items. In the second quarter of 2012, ComEd recorded a total reduction of revenue of approximately $100 million pre-tax to decrease the regulatory asset for 2011 and for the first three months of 2012 consistent with the terms of the May Order.

On June 22, 2012, the ICC granted an expedited rehearing on some of the issues raised by the May Order, including ComEd’s pension asset recovery. On October 3, 2012, the ICC issued its final order (Rehearing Order) in that rehearing, adopting ComEd’s position on the return on its pension asset, resulting in an increase in ComEd’s annual revenue requirement. In two other areas, the ICC ruled against ComEd by reaffirming use of an average rather than year-end rate base in ComEd’s reconciliation revenue requirement; and amending its prior order to provide a short-term debt rate as the appropriate interest rate to apply to under/over recoveries of incurred costs. ComEd filed an appeal of the May Order and the Rehearing Order in court on October 4, 2012. In the fourth quarter of 2012 ComEd recorded an increase in revenue of approximately $135 million pre-tax consistent with the terms of the Rehearing Order, of which $75 million pre-tax reflects the reinstatement of the 2011 return on pension asset and $60 million pre-tax reflects the return on pension asset costs for 2012. New rates reflecting the impacts of the Rehearing Order went into effect in November 2012.

Capital Investment

On January 6, 2012, ComEd filed its Infrastructure Investment Plan with the ICC. Under that plan, ComEd will invest approximately $2.6 billion over ten years to modernize and storm-harden its distribution system and to implement smart grid technology. These investments will be incremental to ComEd’s historical level of capital expenditures. The filing with the ICC specifically included ComEd’s $233 million investment plan for 2012. On April 23, 2012, ComEd filed its initial AMI Deployment Plan with the ICC. On June 22, 2012, the ICC approved the AMI Deployment Plan with certain modifications. However, as a result of the Rehearing Order above, ComEd is delaying certain elements of the AMI Deployment Plan, including the installation of additionalmore than four million smart meters. ComEd outlinedmeters throughout ComEd’s service territory by 2018, three years in advance of the new deployment schedule within testimony providedoriginally scheduled 2021 completion date. To date, nearly 550,000 smart meters have been installed in the AMI Plan Rehearing on October 3, 2012. As a result of the Rehearing Order, ComEd has deferred approximately $50 million of the 2012 AMI Deployment Plan and $15 million of 2012 planned capital investment to future years. On December 5, 2012, the ICC approved ComEd’s revised AMI deployment plan. Under the AMI deployment schedule, ComEd will be taking meters out of service prior to the end of their original service lives, which resulted in recording accelerated depreciation for the remaining carrying value of the meters. The Order provides for full recovery of the cost of these early retired meters and, therefore, ComEd recorded a regulatory asset of $7 million for the accelerated depreciation of these meters in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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Annual Reconciliation

ComEd will file an annual reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect in a given year to reflect actual costs that the ICC determines are prudently and reasonably incurred for such year. ComEd made its initial 2011 reconciliation filing on April 30, 2012, which reconciled the 2011 revenue requirement in effect to ComEd’s actual 2011 costs incurred. The ICC’s final order, issued on December 20, 2012, increased the revenue requirement by $73 million, in conformity with the formula rate structure provided in the May and Rehearing Orders. The rates took effect in January 2013. A similar reconciliation with respect to 2012 will be filed in second quarter 2013 with any adjustments to rates taking effect in January 2014. As of December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, ComEd recorded a net regulatory asset of $209 million and $84 million, respectively, reflecting ComEd’s best estimate of the probable increase in distribution rates expected to be approved by the ICC to provide for recovery of prudent and reasonable costs incurred, consistent with the ICC’s approved distribution formula rate structure per the May and Rehearing Orders.Chicago area.

 

Appeal of 2007 Illinois Electric Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and ComEd).The ICC issued an order in ComEd’s 2007 electric distribution rate case (2007 Rate Case) approving a $274 million increase in ComEd’s annual delivery services revenue requirement, which became effective in September 2008. In the order, the ICC authorized a 10.3% rate of return on common equity. ComEd and several other parties filed appeals of the rate order with the Illinois Appellate Court (Court). The Court issued a decision on September 30, 2010, ruling against ComEd on the treatment of post-test year accumulated depreciation and the recovery of system modernization costs via a rider (Rider SMP).

 

The Courtcourt held the ICC abused its discretion in not reducing ComEd’s rate base to account for an additional 18 months of accumulated depreciation while including post-test year pro forma plant additions through that period (the same position ComEd took in its 2010 electric distribution rate case (2010 Rate Case) discussed below).period. ComEd continued to bill rates as established under the ICC’s order in the 2007 Rate Case until June 1, 2011 when the rates set in the 2010 Rate Caseelectric distribution rate case became effective. In August 2011, ComEd filed testimony in the remand proceeding that no refunds should be required. Thesubsequent ICC subsequently initiated a proceeding on remand. On February 23, 2012,proceedings, the ICC issued an order on remand in the proceeding requiring ComEd to provide a refund of approximately $37 million to customers related to the treatment of post-test year accumulated depreciation issue. On March 26, 2012, ComEd filed a notice of appeal with the Court.

However, on September 27, 2013 the Court ruled against ComEd has recognizedon the accumulated depreciation issue and affirmed that ComEd owes a refund to customers of approximately $37 million, including interest. On September 18, 2014, the ICC issued an order requiring the refund to occur in November 2014, rather than the eight month period previously approved. The refund was included with the Rider AMP refund discussed below. Former ComEd customers were eligible for accounting purposes its best estimatea refund. ComEd was fully reserved for this liability at December 31, 2013. As of any refund obligation, as discussed above.December 31, 2014 ComEd had refunded substantially all amounts to customers.

 

Advanced Metering Program Proceeding (Exelon and ComEd). As part of ComEd’s 2007 Rate Case, the ICC approved recovery of costs associated with ComEd’s Rider SMP for the limited purpose of implementing a pilot program for AMI. In October 2009, the ICC approved a modified version of ComEd’s system modernizationAMI pilot program and associated rider proposed in the 2007 Rate Case, Rider AMP (Advanced Metering Program)(Rider AMP). ComEd collected approximately $24 million under Rider AMP and had no collections under Rider SMP through December 31, 2011. Several other parties, including the Illinois Attorney General, appealed the ICC’s order on Rider AMP.2014. In ComEd’s 2010 electric distribution rate case, the ICC approved ComEd’s transfer of certain other costs from recovery under Rider AMP to recovery through electric distribution rates. On March 19, 2012,

Several parties, including the Illinois Attorney General, appealed the ICC’s orders on Rider SMP and Rider AMP. The Illinois Appellate Court reversed the ICC’s approval of the cost recovery provisions of Rider SMP and Rider AMP concludingon September 30, 2010 and March 19, 2012, respectively. In both cases, the Court ruled that the ICC’s October 2009 approval of the rider constituted single-issue ratemaking. ComEd filed a PetitionPetitions for Leave to Appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court, on April 23, 2012. The Illinois Supreme Court denied the Petition on September 26, 2012, and returned the matter to the ICC to calculate a refund amount. ComEd believes any refund obligation associated with Rider AMP should be prospective from no earlier than the date of the Court’s order on March 19, 2012, and should not have a material impact on ComEd and Exelon.which were denied.

 

238In October 2013, the ICC opened an investigation on Rider AMP to determine if a refund is required and if so, to determine the appropriate refund amount. The ALJ presiding over the investigation requested each party provide a pre-trial memorandum describing their positions, which were submitted on April 10, 2014. The ICC Staff and the Illinois Attorney General proposed a refund of $14.6 million, representing the amount they claim was collected under Rider AMP since September 30, 2010, the date the Illinois Appellate Court reversed the ICC’s approval of the cost recovery provisions of Rider SMP. During the second quarter of 2014, ComEd reached a tentative agreement to jointly resolve the disputed refund claim. On September 18, 2014, the ICC approved a refund of $9.5 million


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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

plus interest to be issued to current customers in November 2014. Former ComEd customers also were eligible for a refund. As of December 31, 2014 ComEd had refunded substantially all amounts to customers.

 

2010 Illinois Electric Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and ComEd)Grand Prairie Gateway Transmission Line (ComEd). On June 30, 2010,December 2, 2013, ComEd requested ICC approval for an increase of $396 million to its annual delivery services revenue requirement. This request was subsequently reduced to $343 million to account for changes in tax law, corrections, acceptance of limited adjustments proposed by certain parties and the amounts expected to be recovered in the AMI pilot program tariff discussed above. Thefiled a request to increaseobtain the annual revenue requirement wasICC’s approval to allowconstruct a 60-mile overhead 345kV transmission line that traverses Ogle, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage Counties in Northern Illinois. On May 28, 2014, in a separate proceeding, FERC issued an order granting ComEd’s request to include 100% of the capital costs recorded to construction work in progress during construction of the line in ComEd’s transmission rate base. If the project is cancelled or abandoned for reasons beyond ComEd’s control, FERC approved the ability for ComEd to recover the100% of its prudent costs incurred after May 21, 2014 and 50% of substantial investments made since its lastcosts incurred prior to May 21, 2014 in ComEd’s transmission rate filing in 2007. The requested increase also reflected increased costs, most notably pension and OPEB, since ComEd’s rates were last determined. The original requested rate of return on common equity was 11.5%. In addition, ComEd requested future recovery of certain amounts that were previously recorded as expense that would allow ComEd to recognize a one-time benefit of up to $40 million (pre-tax). The requested increase also included $22 million for increased uncollectible accounts expense, which would increase the threshold for determining over/under recoveries under ComEd’s uncollectible accounts tariff.

base. On May 24, 2011,October 22, 2014, the ICC issued an order inapproving ComEd’s 2010 rate case, which became effective on June 1, 2011. The order approved a $143 million increase to ComEd’s annual delivery services revenue requirementGrand Prairie Gateway Project over the objection of numerous landowners and a 10.5% ratethe City of return on common equity. As expected,Elgin. Four parties filed timely applications for rehearing before the ICC. On November 25, 2014, the ICC followeddenied the Court’s positionrehearing application filed by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, but granted rehearing on the post-test year accumulated depreciation issue.application of certain landowners who requested that the ICC consider an alternate route for a three-mile segment of the line in Kane County. The rehearing proceeding is currently pending and the ICC must enter a final order allowed ComEdon rehearing by April 24, 2015. On December 10, 2014, the ICC denied the remaining two applications for rehearing. On January 15, 2015, those two parties, the City of Elgin and the SKP landowner group and Utility Risk Management Corporation (collectively, the SKP/URMC party), each filed a Notice of Appeal with the Second District Appellate Court. On February 3, 2015, the ICC filed motions with the Second District Appellate Court seeking to establish or reestablish a net amount of approximately $40 million of previously expensed plant balances or new regulatory assets, which is reflected as a reduction in operating and maintenance expense and income tax expenseextend the time for the year ended December 31, 2012.ICC to file the record on appeal until after the ICC issues its Order on rehearing. The orderICC also affirmedfiled a motion to consolidate those appeals. ComEd expects to begin construction of the current regulatory asset for severance costs, which was challenged by an intervenerline in the 2010 Rate Case. The order has been appealed tosecond quarter of 2015 with an in-service date expected in the Court by several parties. ComEd cannot predict the resultsecond quarter of these appeals.2017.

 

Utility Consolidated Billing and Purchase of Receivables (Exelon and ComEd). In November 2008, the Illinois Public Utilities Act was amended to require ComEd to file tariffs establishing Utility Consolidated Billing and Purchase of Receivables services. On December 15, 2010, the ICC approved ComEd’s tariff offering Purchase of Receivables with Consolidated Billing (PORCB) services for RES. Since the first quarter of 2011, ComEd has beenis required to buy certain RES receivables, primarily residential and small commercial and industrial customers, at the option of the RES, for electric supply service and then include those amounts on ComEd’s bill to customers. Receivables are purchased at a discount to compensate ComEd for uncollectible accounts. ComEd produces consolidated bills for the aforementioned retail customers reflecting charges for electric delivery service and purchased receivables. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the balance of purchased accounts receivable associated with PORCB was $55$139 million. Under the tariff, ComEd recovers from RES and customers the costs for implementing and operating the program.program under an ICC approved tariff. A number of municipalities, including the City of Chicago have announced their intention to switchswitched to RES electric supply as a result of referenda voted on in November 2012. The City of Chicago switching will occur in the first quarter of 2013. The other municipalities are expected to switch during the first half of 2013.supply. As a result, ComEd expectsexperienced a significant increase in the amount of RES receivables it will be required to purchasepurchased in 2013.

Recovery of Uncollectible Accounts (Exelon and ComEd).On February 2, 2010, the ICC issued an order adopting tariffs for ComEd to recover from or refund to customers the difference between the utility’s annual uncollectible accounts expense and amounts collected in rates annually. As a result of the ICC order, ComEd recorded a regulatory asset of $70 million and an offsetting reduction in operating and maintenance expense in the first quarter of 2010 for the cumulative under-collections in 2008 and 2009. In addition, ComEd recorded a one-time charge of $10 million to operating and maintenance expense in the first quarter of 2010 for a contribution to the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund, which is used to assist low-income residential customers.

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Illinois Procurement Proceedings (Exelon, Generation and ComEd).ComEd is permitted to recover its electricity procurement costs from retail customers without mark-up. Since June 2009, under the Illinois Settlement Legislation, the IPA designs, and the ICC approves, an electricity supply portfolio for ComEd and the IPA administers a competitive process under which ComEd procures its electricity supply from various suppliers, including Generation. In order to fulfill a requirement of the Illinois Settlement Legislation, ComEd hedged the price of a significant portion of energy purchased in the spot market with a five-year variable-to-fixed financial swap contract with Generation that expires on May 31, 2013. On February 17, 2012, the ICC approved the IPA’s procurement plan covering the period June 2012 through May 2017. As of December 31, 2012, ComEd had completed the ICC-approved procurement process for its energy requirements through May 2013 as well as a portion of its requirements for each of the procurement periods ending in May 2014 and May 2015.

 

EIMA discussed above contains a provision for the IPA to conduct procurement events for energy and REC requirements for the June 2013 through December 2017 period. The procurement events mandated under EIMA were completed during February 2012.

The Illinois Settlement Legislation discussed below requires ComEd is required to purchase an increasing percentage of itsthe electricity requirementsfor customer deliveries from renewable energy resources. On December 17, 2010, Purchases by customers of electricity from competitive generation suppliers, whether as a result of the customers’ own actions or as a result of municipal aggregation, are not included in this calculation and have the effect of reducing ComEd’s purchase obligation.

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ComEd entered into several 20-year contracts with several unaffiliated suppliers in December 2010 regarding the procurement of long-term renewable energy and associated RECs. The long-term renewables purchased will count towards satisfying ComEd’s obligationRECs in order to meet its obligations under the state’s RPS and allRPS. All associated costs will beare recoverable from customers. As of December 31, 2012, ComEd has completed the ICC-approved procurement process for RECs through May 2013. See Note 10—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding ComEd’s financial swap contract with Generation and long-term renewable energy contracts.

 

On December 19, 2012,18, 2013, the ICC issued an order directingapproved the IPA’s 2014-2019 procurement plan, which provided for two separate energy procurements during 2014 to address potential fluctuations in energy due to customers switching between ComEd and competitive electric generation suppliers. During May and September 2014, ComEd conducted energy procurements to meet the IPA’s 2014-2019 procurement plan. On December 17, 2014, the ICC approved the IPA’s 2015-2020 procurement plan. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information on ComEd’s energy commitments.

FutureGen Industrial Alliance, Inc (Exelon and ComEd). During 2013, the ICC approved, and directed ComEd and Ameren (the Utilities) to enter into 20-year sourcing agreements with FutureGen Industrial Alliance, Inc (FutureGen), under which FutureGen will retrofit and repower an existing plant in Morgan County, Illinois to a 166 MW near zero emissions coal-fueled generation plant, with an assumed commercial operation date in 2017. The proposed term of the agreement is 20 years. The development was approved by the DOE on February 4, 2013. The sourcing agreement is currently being draftedprovides that ComEd and approved under a separate proceeding, with a final order expected in 2013. The sourcing agreement is expected to stipulate that the UtilitiesAmeren will pay (or receive)FutureGen’s contract prices, which are set annually pursuant to a formula rate. The contract prices are based on the difference between FutureGen’s contract pricesthe costs of the facility and the revenues FutureGen receives forfrom selling capacity and energy from bidding the unit into the MISO markets.or other markets, as well as any other revenue FutureGen receives from the operation of the facility. The order also directs the UtilitiesComEd and Ameren to recover (or pass along)these costs from their electric distribution customers through the difference from the Utilities’ distribution system customers,use of a tariff, regardless of whether they purchase electricity from the UtilityComEd or Ameren, or from an alternativecompetitive electric generation supplier. On January 22,suppliers.

In February 2013, ComEd filed an applicationappeal with the Illinois Appellate Court questioning the legality of requiring ComEd to procure power for rehearing, requestingretail customers purchasing electricity from competitive electric generation suppliers. On July 22, 2014, the ICC reconsiderIllinois Appellate Court issued its Decemberruling re-affirming the ICC’s order by expanding the partiesrequiring ComEd to enter into the sourcing agreement with FutureGen and allowing the use of a tariff to also include RES suppliers.recover its costs. ComEd decided not to appeal the Illinois Appellate Court’s decision to the Illinois Supreme Court. However, the competitive electric generation suppliers and several large consumers petitioned for leave to appeal the Illinois Appellate Court’s decision. On January 29, 2013,November 26, 2014, the ICC denied ComEd’s rehearing request. DependingIllinois Supreme Court granted the petition. A decision from the Illinois Appellate Court is expected in late 2015.

A significant portion of the cost of the development of FutureGen was being funded by the DOE under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In early February 2015, the DOE suspended funding for the project until further clarity could be obtained on certain significant hurdles facing the precise termsproject, including the outcome of the litigation described above. Whether or not the DOE funding will be reinstated at some later date is unknown at this time.

ComEd executed the sourcing agreement with FutureGen in accordance with the ICC’s order. In addition, ComEd filed a petition with the ICC seeking approval of the tariff allowing for the recovery of its costs associated with the FutureGen contract from all of its electric distribution customers, which was approved by the ICC on September 30, 2014. Depending on eventual market conditions and the mannercost of cost recovery,the facility, the sourcing agreement could have a material adverse impact on Exelon’s and ComEd’s cash flows and financial positions.

 

On December 19, 2012, the ICC approved the IPA’s 2013 procurement plan. In response to the increased number ofSee Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information on ComEd’s customers purchasing their energy from alternative energy suppliers on their own or through municipal aggregation, the plan does not propose any new REC procurements for the period June 2013—May 2014. Additionally, the IPA plan provides that curtailment of the existing long-term contracts for renewable energy and RECs be considered. The ICC concluded that thecommitments.

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magnitude of this curtailment shall be determined based upon the March 2013 forecast update and that any such reduction shall be applied proportionately to each of the long-term contracts consistent with the terms of the contracts on an equal, pro-rata basis.

Illinois Settlement Legislation (Exelon, Generation and ComEd). The Illinois Settlement Legislation was signed into law in August 2007 following a settlement resulting from extensive discussions with legislative leaders in Illinois, ComEd, Generation and other utilities and generators in Illinois to address concerns about higher electric bills without rate freeze, generation tax or other legislation that Exelon believes would be harmful to consumers of electricity, electric utilities, generators of electricity and the State of Illinois. Various Illinois electric utilities, their affiliates and generators of electricity agreed to contribute approximately $1 billion over a period of four years that ended in 2010 to programs to provide rate relief to Illinois electricity customers and funding for the IPA. ComEd committed to issue $64 million in rate relief credits to customers or to fund various programs to assist customers. Generation committed to contribute an aggregate of $747 million, consisting of $435 million to pay ComEd for rate relief programs for ComEd customers, approximately $308 million for rate relief programs for customers of other Illinois utilities and approximately $5 million for partially funding operations of the IPA. The contributions were recognized in the financial statements of Generation and ComEd as rate relief credits were applied to customer bills by ComEd and other Illinois utilities or as operating expenses associated with the programs were incurred. As of December 31, 2010, Generation and ComEd had fulfilled their commitments under the Illinois Settlement Legislation.

During 2010, Generation and ComEd recognized net costs from their contributions pursuant to the Illinois Settlement Legislation in their Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2010

  Generation   ComEd   Total Credits Issued
to ComEd
Customers
 

Credits to ComEd customers (a)

  $14   $1   $15 

Credits to other Illinois utilities’ customers (a)

   7    n/a     n/a  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total incurred costs

  $21   $1   $15 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Recorded as a reduction in operating revenues.

 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Resources (Exelon and ComEd). As a result of the Illinois Settlement Legislation, electricElectric utilities in Illinois are required to include cost-effective energy efficiency resources in their plans to meet an incremental annual program energy savings requirement of 0.2% of energy delivered to retail customers for the year ended June 1, 2009, which increases annually to 2.0% of energy delivered in the year commencing June 1, 2015 and each year thereafter. Additionally, during the ten-year period that began June 1, 2008, electric utilities must implement cost-effective demand response measures to reduce peak demand by 0.1% over the prior year for eligible retail customers. The energy efficiency and demand response goals are subject to rate impact caps each year. Utilities are allowed recovery of costs for energy efficiency and demand response programs, subject to approval by the ICC. In February 2008, the ICC issued an order approving substantially all of ComEd’s initial three-year Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Plan, including cost recovery, covering the period from June 2008 through May 2011. In December 2010,January 2014, the ICC approved ComEd’s secondthird three-year Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Plan covering the period June 20112014 through May 2014.2017. The plans are designed to meet the Illinois Settlement Legislation’sIllinois’ energy efficiency and demand response goals through May 2014,2017, including reductions in delivered energy to all retail customers and in the peak demand of eligible retail customers.

 

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(Dollarsinclude cost-effective expansion of current energy efficiency programs, and additional new cost-effective and/or third-party energy efficiency programs that are identified through a request for proposal process. All cost-effective energy efficiency programs are included in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

the IPA procurement plan for consideration of implementation. While these programs are monitored separately from the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS), funds for both the EEPS portfolio and IPA energy efficiency programs are collected under the same rider.

 

Since June 1, 2008,Illinois utilities have beenare required to procure cost-effective renewable energy resources in amounts that equal or exceed 2% of the total electricity that each electric utility supplies to its eligible retail customers. ComEd is also required to acquire amounts of renewable energy resources that will cumulatively increase this percentage to at least 10% by June 1, 2015, with an ultimate target of at least 25% by June 1, 2025. All goals are subject to rate impact criteria set forth in theby Illinois Settlement Legislation.legislation. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd had purchased sufficient renewable energy resources or equivalents, such as RECs, to comply with the Illinois Settlement Legislation.legislation. ComEd currently retires all RECs upon transfer and acceptance. ComEd is permitted to recover procurement costs of RECs from retail customers without mark-up through rates. See Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies for information regarding ComEd’s future commitments for the procurement of RECs.

 

Pennsylvania Regulatory Matters

 

2010 Pennsylvania Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Rate Cases (Exelon and PECO). On December 16, 2010, the PAPUC approved the settlement of PECO’s electric and natural gas distribution rate cases, which were filed in March 2010, providing increases in annual service revenue of $225 million and $20 million, respectively. The electric settlement provides for recovery of PJM transmission service costs on a full and current basis through a rider. The approved electric and natural gas distribution rates became effective on January 1, 2011.

 

In addition, the settlements included a stipulation regarding how tax benefits related to the application of any new IRS guidance on repairs deduction methodology are to be handled from a rate-making perspective. The settlements require that the expected cash benefit from the application of any new guidance to tax years prior to 2011 be refunded to customers over a seven-year period. On August 19, 2011, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2011-43 providing a safe harbor method of tax accounting for electric transmission and distribution property. PECO adopted the safe harbor and

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elected a method change for the 2010 tax year. The expected total refund to customers for the tax cash benefit from the application of the safe harbor to costs incurred prior to 2010 is $171 million. On October 4, 2011, PECO filed a supplement to its electric distribution tariff to execute the refund to customers of the tax cash benefit related to the IRC Section 481(a) “catch-up” adjustment claimed on the 2010 income tax return, which is subject to adjustment based on the outcome of IRS examinations. Credits have been reflected in customer bills since January 1, 2012.

 

In September 2012, PECO filed an application with the IRS to change its method of accounting for gas distribution repairs for the 2011 tax year. The expected total refund to customers for the tax cash benefit from the application of the new method to costs incurred prior to 2011 is $54 million. This amount is subject to adjustment based on the outcome of IRS examinations. Credits will behave been reflected in customer bills beginningsince January 1, 2013. PECO currently anticipates that the IRS will issue guidance in 2013during 2015 providing a safe harbor method of accounting for gas transmission and distribution property.

 

The prospective tax benefits claimed as a result of the new methodology will be reflected in tax expense in the year in which they are claimed on the tax return and will be reflected in the determination of revenue requirements in the next electric and natural gas distribution rate cases. See Note 1214—Income Taxes for additional information.

 

The 2010 electric and natural gas distribution rate case settlements did not specify the rate of return upon which the settlement rates are based, but rather provided for an increase in annual revenue. PECO has not filed a transmission rate case since rates have been unbundled.

 

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Pennsylvania Procurement Proceedings (Exelon and PECO).PECO’s currentfirst PAPUC approved DSP Program, under which PECO iswas providing default electric service, hashad a 29-month term that began on January 1, 2011 and endsended May 31, 2013. On October 12, 2012, the PAPUC issued its Opinion and Order approving PECO’s second DSP Program, which was filed with the PAPUC in January 2012. The program, which has a 24-month term from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015, complies with electric generation procurement guidelines set forth in Act 129. Under the DSP Programs, PECO is permitted to recover its electric procurement costs from retail default service customers without mark-up through the GSA. The GSA provides for the recovery of energy, capacity, ancillary costs and administrative costs and is subject to adjustments at least quarterly for any over or under collections. In addition, PECO’s second DSP Program provides for the recovery of AEPS compliance costs through the GSA rather than a separate AEPS rider. The filing and implementation costs of the current and second DSP Programs were recorded as regulatory assets and are being recovered through the GSA over the DSP Programs 29-month and 24-month terms, respectively.

During 2012, PECO entered into contracts with PAPUC-approved bidders, including Generation, for its last three competitive procurements under the DSP Program for electric supply for default electric service. Charges incurred for electric supply procured through contracts with Generation are included in purchased power from affiliates on PECO’s Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

 

In the second DSP Program, PECO will procureprocured electric supply for its default electric customers through five competitive procurements. The load for the residential and small and medium commercial classes will beis served through competitively procured fixed price, full requirements contracts of two years or less. Similar to the current DSP Program, forFor the large commercial and industrial class load, PECO willhas competitively procureprocured contracts for full requirements default electric generation with the price for energy in each contract set to be the hourly price of the spot market during the term of delivery. In December 2012 and February 2013, PECO entered into contracts with PAPUC-approvedPAPUC approved bidders, including Generation, for its residentialfive competitive procurements. Charges incurred for electric supply procured through contracts with Generation are included in purchased power from affiliates on PECO’s Statement of Operations and small and medium commercial classes beginning in June 2013.Comprehensive Income.

 

In addition, the second DSP Program includes a number of retail market enhancements recommended by the PAPUC in its previously issued Retail Markets Intermediate Work Plan Order. PECO was also directed to submit a plan to allow its low-income Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers to purchase their generation supply from EGSs beginning in April 2014. On May 1, 2013,

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PECO filed its CAP Shopping Plan with the PAPUC. By Order entered on January 24, 2014, the PAPUC approved PECO’s plan, with modifications, to make CAP shopping available beginning April 15, 2014. On March 20, 2014, the Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and low-income advocacy groups filed an appeal and emergency request for a stay with the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, claiming that the PAPUC-ordered CAP Shopping plan does not contain sufficient protections for low-income customers. On March 28, 2014, the Commonwealth Court issued the requested stay, pending a full review of the appeal. Pending the Commonwealth Court’s review, PECO expects to filewill not implement CAP Shopping. The Commonwealth Court’s decision is expected in 2015.

On March 10, 2014, PECO filed its third DSP Program with the PAPUC. The program has a 24-month term from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017, and complies with electric generation procurement guidelines set forth in Act 129. On August 28, 2014, PECO filed a Joint Petition for Partial Settlement, which affirmed PECO’s procurement plan for CAP customersResidential and Small Commercial customers. On December 4, 2014, the PAPUC approved PECO’s third DSP Program, as modified by May 1, 2013.the Joint Petition for Partial Settlement, without modification or limitation. Separate from the Joint Petition for Partial Settlement, the PAPUC also approved other items related to the program. The plan outlines how PECO will purchase electric supply for default service customers. PECO will procure electric supply through four competitive procurements for fixed price full requirements contracts of two years or less for the residential classes and small and medium commercial classes and spot market price full requirement contracts for the large commercial and industrial class load.

 

Smart Meter and Smart Grid Investments (Exelon and PECO).Pursuant to Act 129 and the follow-on Implementation Order of 2009, in April 2010, the PAPUC approved PECO’s Smart Meter Procurement and Installation Plan (SMPIP), under which PECO will install more than 1.6 million electric smart meters and an AMI communication network by 2020. The first phase of PECO’s SMPIP, which was completed on June 19, 2013, included the installation of an AMI communications network and the deployment of 600,000 smart meters to communicate with that network. On January 18,May 31, 2013, PECO and interested parties filed a Joint Petition for Settlement of the universal deployment plan with the PAPUC itswhich was approved without modification on August 15, 2013. The Joint Petition for Settlement supports all material aspects of PECO’s universal deployment plan, for approvalincluding cost recovery, excluding certain amounts discussed below. Universal deployment is the second phase of its proposal toPECO’s SMPIP, under which PECO will deploy the remainderall of the 1.6remaining smart meters, for a total of 1.7 million smart meters, on an accelerated basis by the endsecond quarter of 2014.2015. In total, PECO currently expects to spend up to $595$583 million, excluding the cost of the original meters (as further described below), on its smart meter infrastructure and approximately $120$155 million on smart grid investments through 2014 before considering the DOE reimbursementsfinal deployment of which $200 million has been funded by SGIG as discussed below. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO has spent $241$540 million and $100$119 million on smart meter and smart grid infrastructure, respectively, not including the DOE reimbursements received to date.received.

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Pursuant to the ARRA of 2009, PECO and the DOE entered into a Financial Assistance Agreement to extend PECO $200 million in non-taxable SGIG funds of which $140 million relates to smart meter deployment and $60 million relates to smart grid infrastructure. As part of the agreement, the DOE has a conditional ownership interest in qualifying Federally-funded project property and equipment, which is subordinate to PECO’s existing mortgage. The SGIG funds are beingwere used by PECO to offset the total impact to ratepayers of the smart meter deployment required by Act 129. As of December 31, 2012,the third quarter of 2014, PECO has received $144 millionall of the $200 million, including $4 million for sub-recipients, in reimbursements. PECO’s outstanding receivable fromOn October 15, 2014, the DOE for reimbursable costsissued a Close Out of Post-Award Project Cost Verification Audit, in which it was $17 million as of December 31, 2012, which has been recordeddetermined that PECO fully met its required cost share, and the audit was closed with no further action required.

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(Dollars in other accounts receivable, net on Exelon’s and PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

On August 15, 2012, PECO suspended installation of smart meters for new customers based on a limited number of incidents involving overheating meters. Following its own internal investigation and additional scientific analysis and testing by independent experts completed after September 30, 2012, PECO announced its decision to resume meter deployment work on October 9, 2012. PECO has replaced the previously installed meters with an alternative vendor’s meters. PECO intends to moveis moving forward with the alternative meters during universal deployment and continues to evaluate meters from several vendors and may use more than one meter vendor during universal deployment.

 

Following PECO’s decision, as of October 9, 2012 PECO will no longer use the original smart meters. For the meters that will no longer be used, the accounting guidance requires that any difference between the carrying value and net realizable value be recognized in the current period’s earnings, before considering potential regulatory recovery. The cost of the original meters, including installation and removal costs, owned by PECO was approximately $19$17 million, net of approximately $16 million of reimbursements from the DOE. PECO is seeking full recoveryDOE and approximately $2 million of all incurred costs related to the original deployment of meters. For amounts not recovered from the vendor, PECO will seek regulatory rate recovery in a future filing with the PAPUC. PECO did not seek recovery of original meter costs in the January 2013 universal deployment filing, as resolution with the vendor is still pending. In November 2012,depreciation. PECO requested and received approval from the DOE that the original meters continue to be allowable costs.costs and that any agreement with the vendor will not be considered project income. In addition, PECO remainsremained eligible for the full $200 million in SGIG funds.

As On August 15, 2013, PECO entered into an agreement with the original vendor, which was part of December 31, 2012,the final agreement discussed below, under which PECO believestransferred the original uninstalled meters to the vendor and will receive $12 million in return. On January 23, 2014, PECO entered a final agreement with the vendor pursuant to which PECO will be reimbursed for amounts incurred for the original meters and related installation and removal costs, arevia cash payments and rebates on future purchases of licenses, goods and services primarily through 2017. PECO previously had intended to seek regulatory rate recovery in a future filing with the PAPUC of amounts not recovered from the vendor. As PECO believed such costs were probable of rate recovery based on applicable case law and past precedent on reasonably and prudently incurred costs. As a result,costs, a regulatory asset of $17 million, representingwas established at the costtime of the original meters, net of accumulated depreciation and DOE reimbursements, was recorded on Exelon’s and PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012. Ifremovals. Pursuant to the January 23, 2014, vendor agreement, PECO later determines thatreclassified the regulatory asset isbalance as a receivable, which has been fully collected, with no longer probablegain or loss impacts on future results of operations. On March 14, 2014, PECO filed its quarterly smart meter recovery PECO would be required to recognize a charge in earnings insurcharge with the period inPAPUC which that determination was made.included PECO’s proposed treatment of the final agreement with the vendor. On March 27, 2014, the PAPUC approved the surcharge as proposed by PECO.

 

Energy Efficiency Programs (Exelon and PECO). PECO’s PAPUC-approved Phase I EE&C Plan hashad a four-year term that began on June 1, 2009 and will concludeconcluded on May 31, 2013. Spending for Phase I totals more than $328 million pursuant to Act 129’s EE&C reduction targets. The Phase I plan setsset forth how PECO willwould meet the required reduction targets established by Act 129’s EE&C provisions, which includeincluded a 3% reduction in electric consumption in PECO’s service territory and a 4.5% reduction in PECO’s annual system peak demand in the 100 hours of highest demand by May 31, 2013. If PECO fails to achieve the required reductions in consumption within the stated deadline, PECO will be subject to civil penalties of up to $20 million, which would not be recoverable from ratepayers.

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The peak demand period ended on September 30, 2012 and PECO will reportcommunicated its compliance with the reduction targets in a preliminary filing with the PAPUC on March 1, 2013. The final compliance report is due tofor all Phase I targets, was filed with the PAPUC byon November 15, 2013.

 

On August 2, 2012,March 29, 2013, PECO filed a Petition with the PAPUC to change the recovery period of certain Direct Load Control (DLC) Program costs necessary to implement the Phase I Plan. The Petition sought approval to allow PECO to recover $12 million in equipment, installation and information technology costs for its Residential DLC program with the amounts collected for the Phase I Plan. As the Phase I Plan was implemented at a cost less than originally budgeted, PECO proposed to recover these expenses from its Phase I Energy Efficiency Program Charge over-

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collection consistent with PAPUC guidance to recover all Phase I costs through Phase I funding. The PAPUC approved PECO’s Petition on May 9, 2013. A regulatory liability was established for the DLC program costs that will be amortized as a credit to the income statement to offset the related depreciation expense during the same period.

The PAPUC issued its Phase II EE&C implementation order. The order on August 2, 2012, that provides energy consumption reduction requirements for the second phase of Act 129’s EE&C programs, which will gowent into effect on June 1, 2013, but defers a decision on peak demand reduction requirements until 2013. The order tentatively established PECO’s three-year cumulative consumption reduction target at 2.9%. In August 2012, PECO requested an evidentiary hearing regarding the appropriateness of its 2.9% target. The target1,125,852 MWh, which was subsequently reaffirmed by the PAPUC on December 5, 2012. In addition, on September 4, 2012, PECO filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the terms of the PAPUC’s implementation order for Phase II, which was subsequently denied.

 

Pursuant to the Phase II implementation order, PECO filed its three-year EE&C Phase II plan with the PAPUC on November 1, 2012. The plan sets forth how PECO will reduce electric consumption by at least 2.9%1,125,852 MWh in its service territory for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2016, adjusted for weather and extraordinary loads. The implementation order permits PECO to apply any excess savings achieved during Phase I against its Phase II consumption reduction targets, with no reduction to its Phase II budget. In accordance with the Act 129 Phase II implementation order, at least 10% and 4.5% of the total consumption reductions must be through programs directed toward PECO’s public and low income sectors, respectively. If PECO fails to achieve the required reductions in consumption, it will be subject to civil penalties of up to $20 million, which would not be recoverable from ratepayers. Act 129 mandates that the total cost of the plan may not exceed 2% of the electric company’s total annual revenue as of December 31, 2006.

 

On March 15, 2013, PECO filed a Petition for Approval to amend its EE&C Phase II Plan to continue its DLC demand reduction program for mass market customers from June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014. PECO proposed to fund the estimated $10 million costs of the one-year program by modifying incentive levels for other Phase II programs. On May 9, 2013, the PAPUC approved PECO’s amended EE&C Phase II plan. The costs of DLC program will be recovered through PECO’s Energy Efficiency Program Charge along with all other Phase II Plan costs.

On November 14, 2013, the PAPUC issued a Tentative Order on Act 129 demand reduction programs which seeks comments on a proposed demand response program methodology for future Act 129 demand reduction programs as well as demand response potential and wholesale prices suppression studies. In its February 20, 2014 Final Order, the PAPUC stated that it does not expect to make a decision as to whether it will prescribe additional demand response obligations until 2015. Any decision reached would affect PECO’s EE&C Plan subsequent to its Phase II Plan.

On February 28, 2014, PECO filed a Petition for Approval to amend its EE&C Phase II Plan to continue its DLC demand reduction program for mass market customers from June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016. PECO proposed to fund the estimated $10 million annual costs of the program by modifying incentive levels for other Phase II programs. The costs of the DLC program will be recovered through PECO’s Energy Efficiency Program Charge along with other Phase II Plan costs. In an April 23, 2014 Tentative Order, the PAPUC granted PECO’s Petition. The Order became final on May 5, 2014.

Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (Exelon and PECO). In November 2004, Pennsylvania adopted the AEPS Act. The AEPS Act mandated that beginning in 2011, following the expiration of PECO’s rate cap transition period, certain percentages of electric energy sold to Pennsylvania retail electric customers shall be generated from certain alternative energy resources as measured in AECs. The requirement for electric energy that must come from Tier I alternative energy resources ranges

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from approximately 3.5% to 8% and the requirement for Tier II alternative energy resources ranges from 6.2% to 10%. The required compliance percentages incrementally increase each annual compliance period, which is from June 1 through May 31, until May 31, 2021. These Tier I and Tier II alternative energy resources include acceptable energy sources as set forth in Act 129 and the AEPS Act.

 

PECO has entered into five-year and ten-year agreements with accepted bidders, including Generation, totaling 452,000 non-solar and 8,000 solar Tier I AECs annually in accordance with a PAPUC approved plan. The plan allowed PECO to bank AECs procured prior to 2011 and use the banked AECs to meet its AEPS Act obligations over two compliance years ending May 2013. The PAPUC also approved the procurement of Tier II AECs and supplemental AECs as well as the sale of excess AECs through independent third partythird-party auctions or brokers. On January 5, 2012, PECO successfully conducted a competitive procurement for 275,000 Tier II AECs to be available toward its AEPS Act obligations for its compliance years ended May 2012 and ending May 2013, which was approved by the PAPUC on January 17, 2012.

 

All AEPS administrative costs and costs of AECs incurred after December 31, 2010 are being recovered on a full and current basis from default service customers through a surcharge.

 

PECO’s second DSP Program eliminated the AEPS rider.surcharge. Beginning in June 2013, AEPS compliance costs will beare being recovered through the GSA.

 

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NaturalPennsylvania Retail Electricity and Gas Choice Supplier TariffMarkets (Exelon and PECO).During 2011, the PAPUC approved PECO’s tariff supplements to its Gas Choice Supplier Coordination Tariff and its Retail Gas Service Tariff to address the new licensing requirements for natural gas suppliers (NGS) set forth Beginning in the PAPUC’s final rulemaking order, which became effective January 1, 2011. The new licensing requirements broaden the types of collateral that PECO can require to mitigate its risk related to an NGS default, as well as PECO’s ability to adjust collateral when material changes in supplier creditworthiness occur. PECO has completed its creditworthiness determinations and notified affected NGSs of their new collateral levels. As a result, PECO has obtained $14 million of collateral as of December 31, 2012.

Investigation of Pennsylvania Retail Electricity Market (Exelon and PECO).On July 28, 2011, the PAPUC issued an order outlining the next steps in its investigation into the status of competition in Pennsylvania’s retail electricelectricity market. The PAPUC found that the existing default service model presents substantial impediments to the development of a vibrant retail market in Pennsylvania and directed its Office of Competitive Markets Oversight to evaluate potential intermediate and long-term structural changes to the default service model. On March 1, 2012,Through various orders, the PAPUC issued default electric service pricing for customers in PECO’s service territory. See Pennsylvania procurement proceedings discussed above for additional details.

In early 2014, the finalextreme weather in PECO’s service territory resulted in increased electricity commodity costs causing certain shopping customers to receive unexpectedly high utility bills. In response to a significant number of customer complaints throughout Pennsylvania, on April 3, 2014, the PAPUC unanimously voted to adopt two rulemaking orders to address the issue. The first rulemaking order describingrequires electric generation suppliers to provide more detailed recommendations to be implemented prior to the expiration of the electric distribution company’s current default service plan and providing guidelines forconsumer education regarding their contract. The second rulemaking order requires electric distribution companies for developmentto enable customers to switch suppliers within three business days (known as accelerated switching). The improved customer education and accelerated switching were to be in place within 30 days and six months of their next default service plan.approval of the orders, respectively. The orders became final on June 14, 2014. On October 12, 2012,December 4, 2014, the PAPUC approved PECO’s second DSP Program, which includes several new programsimplementation plan (known as Bill on Supplier Switch), allowing PECO to continue PECO’s support ofimplement accelerated switching by the December 15, 2014 deadline.

On September 12, 2013, the PAPUC issued an Order that initiated an investigation into Pennsylvania’s natural gas retail market, competition in Pennsylvania in accordance withincluding the order issued byrole of the PAPUC onexisting default service model and opportunities for market enhancements. On December 15, 2011. Further,18, 2014, the PAPUC issued a final orderFinal Order directing the Office of Competitive Market Oversight to continue its investigation, confirming that natural gas distribution companies should remain with the default service model for the time being and directing establishment of a working group to examine other competitive issues. Comments on the Final Order were due on February 14, 2013, outlining its proposed end-state for default service, which included default service pricing for residential2, 2015. PECO will continue to monitor the Order and small commercial customers based on three month full requirements contracts, full requirement contracts using hourly spot market pricing for large commercial and industrial default service customers, and the inclusion of CAP customersassess compliance, as necessary.

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Pennsylvania Act 11 of 2012 (Exelon and PECO). On February 13, 2012, Act 11 was signed into law by the Governor. Act 11 seeks to clarify the PAPUC’s authority to approve alternative ratemaking mechanisms, which would allow for the implementation of a distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) in rates designed to recover capital project costs incurred to repair, improve or replace utilities’ aging electric and natural gas distribution systems in Pennsylvania. Act 11 also includes a provision that allows utilities to use a fully projected future test year under which the PAPUC may permit the inclusion of projected capital costs in rate base for assets that will be placed in service during the first year rates are in effect. On August 2, 2012, the PAPUC issued a final orderFinal Order establishing rules and procedures to implement the ratemaking provisions of Act 11.The11. The implementation order requires a utility to have a Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Planlong-term infrastructure improvement plan (LTIIP) which outlines how the utility is planning to increase its investment for repairing, improving, or replacing aging infrastructure, approved by the Commission prior to implementing a DSIC. PECO filed itsOn May 9, 2013, the PAPUC approved PECO’s LTIIP for its Gas Operationsgas operations, which was filed on February 8, 20132013. On February 5, 2015, PECO filed a petition to modify its approved Gas LTIIP with the PAPUC. If approved, the modification would allow PECO to further accelerate the replacement of existing gas mains and also included a plan for the relocation of meters from indoors to outside in accordance with a recent PAPUC rulemaking.

 

Maryland Regulatory Matters

2014 Maryland Electric and Gas Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and BGE).On July 2, 2014, and as amended on September 15, 2014, BGE filed for electric and gas base increases with the MDPSC, ultimately requesting increases of $99 million and $68 million, respectively.

On October 17, 2014, BGE filed with the MDPSC a unanimous settlement agreement (the Settlement Agreement) reached with all parties to the case under which it would receive an increase of $22 million in electric base rates and an increase of $38 million in gas base rates. The Settlement Agreement establishes new depreciation rates which have the effect of decreasing annual depreciation expense by approximately $20 million, primarily for electric. On December 4, 2014, the Public Utility Law Judge issued a proposed order approving the Settlement Agreement without modification, which became a final order on December 12, 2014. The approved distribution rate order authorizing BGE to increase electric and gas distribution rates became effective for services rendered on or after December 15, 2014.

2013 Maryland Electric and Gas Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and BGE). On May 17, 2013, and as amended on August 23, 2013, BGE filed for electric and gas base increases with the MDPSC, ultimately requesting increases of $83 million and $24 million, respectively. In addition to these requested rate increases, BGE’s application includes a request for recovery of incremental capital expenditures and operating costs associated with BGE’s proposed short-term reliability improvement plan (the “ERI initiative”) in response to a MDPSC order through a surcharge separate from base rates.

On December 13, 2013, the MDPSC issued an order in BGE’s 2013 electric and natural gas distribution rate case for increases in annual distribution service revenue of $34 million and $12 million, respectively, and an allowed return on equity of 9.75% and 9.60%, respectively. Rates became effective for services rendered on or after December 13, 2013. The MDPSC also authorized BGE to recover through a surcharge mechanism costs associated with five ERI initiative programs designed to accelerate electric reliability improvements premised upon the condition that the MDPSC approve specific projects in advance of cost recovery. On March 31, 2014, after reviewing comments filed by the parties and conducting a hearing on the matter, the MDPSC approved all but one project proposed

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for completion in 2014 as part of the ERI initiative. The ERI initiative surcharge became effective June 1, 2014. On November 3, 2014, BGE filed a surcharge update including a true-up of cost estimates included in the 2014 surcharge, along with its work plan and cost estimates for 2015, to be included in the 2015 surcharge. At its December 17, 2014 weekly Administrative Meeting, the MDPSC approved BGE’s 2014 annual report, 2015 work plan and the 2015 surcharge.

In January 2014, the residential consumer advocate in Maryland filed an appeal to the order issued by the MDPSC on December 13, 2013 in BGE’s 2013 electric and gas distribution rate cases. The residential consumer advocate filed its related legal memorandum on August 22, 2014, challenging the MDPSC’s approval of the ERI initiative surcharge. BGE submitted a response to the appeal on October 15, 2014, and a hearing was held on November 17, 2014. BGE cannot predict the outcome of this appeal. If the residential consumer advocate’s appeal is successful, BGE could recover ERI expenditures through other regulatory mechanisms.

2012 Maryland Electric and Gas Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and BGE). On July 27, 2012, BGE filed an application for increases to its electric and gas base rates with the MDPSC. On February 22, 2013, the MDPSC issued an order for increases in annual distribution service revenue of $81 million and $32 million, respectively, and an allowed return on equity of 9.75% and 9.60%, respectively. The rates became effective for services rendered on or after February 23, 2013. As part of the rate order, the MDPSC approved both recovery of and return on the merger integration costs, including severance, incurred during the test year for the Exelon and Constellation merger. As a result, the order affirmed the treatment of $20 million of severance-related costs that BGE had recorded as a regulatory asset in 2012, consistent with prior MDPSC decisions. Additionally, BGE established a new regulatory asset of $8 million related to non-severance merger integration costs, which includes $6 million of costs incurred during 2012. Current MDPSC treatment of these merger integration regulatory assets is to provide recovery over a five year period.

 

2011 Maryland Electric and Gas Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and BGE).In March 2011, the MDPSC issued a comprehensive rate order setting forth the details of the decision contained in its abbreviated electric and gas distribution rate order issued in December 2010. As part of the March 2011 comprehensive rate order, BGE was authorized to defer $19 million of costs as regulatory assets.

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These costs are being recovered over a 5-year period that began in December 2010 and include the deferral of $16 million of storm costs incurred in February 2010. The regulatory asset for the storm costs earns a regulated rate of return.

 

Smart Meter and Smart Grid Investments (Exelon and BGE).In August 2010, the MDPSC approved a comprehensive smart grid initiative for BGE that includesincluded the planned installation of 2 million residential and commercial electric and gas smart meters at an expected total cost of $480 million.million of which $200 million was recovered through a grant from the DOE. The MDPSC’s approval ordered BGE to defer the associated incremental costs, depreciation and amortization, and an appropriate return, in a regulatory asset until such time as a cost-effective advanced metering system is implemented. Additionally,As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, BGE recorded a regulatory asset of $128 million and $66 million, respectively, representing incremental costs, depreciation and amortization, and a debt return on fixed assets related to its AMI program. As part of the settlement in BGE’s 2014 electric and gas distribution rate case discussed above, the cost of the retired non-AMI meters will be amortized over 10 years.

On February 26, 2014, the MDPSC has determined thatissued an order authorizing BGE to impose a $75 upfront fee and an $11 recurring fee to customers electing to opt-out of BGE’s smart meter installation program,

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effective the cost recovery forlater of the non-AMI meters that BGE retiresfirst full billing cycle following July 1, 2014, or the AMI installation date in a customer’s community. The fees authorized by the order will be considered inreviewed after an initial 12 to 18 month period. On November 25, 2014, the MDPSC issued a future depreciation proceeding. The MDPSC continuesdecision approving BGE’s proposal to evaluateautomatically enroll unresponsive customers into the impacts ofopt-out program and to charge those customers opt-out fees after BGE has exhausted attempts to schedule a customer opt-out feature in BGE’s Smart Grid program.meter installation. The ultimate resolution related to this featureimpact of opt-out could affect BGE’s ability to demonstrate cost-effectiveness of the advanced metering system. Under a grant from

Overall, BGE continues to believe the DOE, BGE is a recipientrecovery of $200 million in federal funding for its smart grid and other related initiatives, which substantially reducesinitiative costs in future rates is probable as BGE expects to be able to demonstrate that the total cost of these initiatives. The project to install the smart meters began in late April 2012.

As of December 31, 2012, BGE had received $142 million in reimbursements from the DOE. As of December 31, 2012, BGE’s outstanding receivable from the DOE for reimbursable costs was $15 million, which has been recorded in other accounts receivable, net on Exelon’s and BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.program benefits exceed costs.

 

New Electric Generation (Exelon and BGE). On April 12, 2012, the MDPSC issued an order directing BGE and two other Maryland utilities to enter into a contract for differences (CfD) with CPV Maryland, LLC (CPV), under which CPV will construct an approximately 700 MW700MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle generation plant in Waldorf, Maryland, that itCPV projected will be in commercial operation by June 1, 2015. The initial term of the proposed contract is 20 years. The CfD mandates that BGE and the other utilities pay (or receive) the difference between CPV’s contract prices and the revenues CPV receives for capacity and energy from clearing the unit in the PJM capacity market. The MDPSC’s order requires the three Maryland utilities are required to enter into a CfD in amounts proportionate to their relative SOS loadload.

On April 16, 2013, the MDPSC issued an order that required BGE to execute a specific form of contract with CPV, and the parties executed the contract as of the dateJune 6, 2013. As of execution. Depending on the precise terms of the CfD, the eventual market conditions, and the manner of cost recovery, the CfD could have a material adverseDecember 31, 2014, there is no impact on Exelon’s and BGE’s results of operations, cash flows and financial positions. Furthermore, the agreement does not become effective until the resolution of certain items, including all current litigation.

On April 27, 2012, a civil complaint was filed in the United StatesU.S. District Court for the District of Maryland by certain unaffiliated parties that challengeschallenged the actions taken by the MDPSC on federalFederal law grounds. AmongOn October 24, 2013, the U.S. District Court issued a judgment order finding that the MDPSC’s Order directing BGE and the two other requests for relief,Maryland utilities to enter into a CfD, which assures that CPV receives a guaranteed fixed price regardless of the plaintiffs seek to enjoinprice set by the federally regulated wholesale market, violates the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution. On November 22, 2013, the MDPSC from executing or otherwise putting into effect any part of its order. TheMDPSC and CPV filed motionsappealed the District Court’s ruling to dismiss the federal lawsuit, which were both denied byUnited States Court of Appeals for the U.S.District Court on August 3, 2012. Fourth Circuit.

On May 4, 2012, BGE filed a petition in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, seeking judicial review of the MDPSC order.order under state law. That petition was subsequently transferred to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City whereand consolidated with similar appeals that have been filed by other interested parties. All cases have now been consolidated and will be heard together byOn October 1, 2013, the Circuit Court for Baltimore CityJudge issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order finding the decisions of the MDPSC were within its statutory authority under Maryland law. This decision is separate from the judgment in the first quarterfederal litigation that the MDPSC Order is unconstitutional and the CfD is unenforceable under federal law. The federal judgment, if upheld, would prevent enforcement of 2013.the CfD even if the Circuit Court decision stands. On October 29, 2013, BGE and the two other Maryland utilities appealed the Circuit Court’s ruling to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.

 

2012 Maryland Electric and Gas Distribution Rate Case (Exelon and BGE).On July 27, 2012, BGE filed an application for increases to its electric and gas base rates withDepending on the MDPSC. The requested rate of return on equity in the application is 10.5%. On October 22, 2012, BGE filed an updated application to request an increase of $131 million and $45 million to its electric and gas base rates, respectively. The new electric and gas distribution base rates are expected to take effect in late February 2013. BGE cannot predict how muchultimate outcome of the requested increases, if any,pending state and federal litigation, on the MDPSC will approve.eventual market conditions, and on the manner of cost recovery as of the effective date of the agreement, the CfD could have a material impact on Exelon and BGE’s results of operations, cash flows and financial positions.

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Exelon believes that this and other states’ projects may have artificially suppressed capacity prices in PJM and may continue to do so in future auctions to the detriment of Exelon’s market driven position. In addition to this litigation, Exelon is working with other market participants to implement market rules that will appropriately limit the market suppressing effect of such state activities.

 

Dividend RestrictionsMDPSC Derecho Storm Order (Exelon and BGEBGE). Following the June 2012 Derecho storm which hit the mid-Atlantic region interrupting electrical service to a significant portion of the State of Maryland, the MDPSC issued an order on February 27, 2013 requiring BGE and other Maryland utilities to file several comprehensive reports with short-term and long-term plans to improve reliability and grid resiliency that were due at various times before August 30, 2013.

On September 3, 2013, BGE filed a comprehensive long term assessment examining potential alternatives for improving the resiliency of the electric grid and a staffing analysis reviewing historical staffing levels as well as forecasting staffing levels necessary under various storm scenarios. During the summer of 2014, an evaluation of the reports filed by BGE and other Maryland utilities was undertaken by consultants on behalf of the MDPSC and MDPSC Staff. The MDPSC Staff also proposed standards for reliability during major events and estimated times of restoration as well as undertaking an evaluation of performance-based ratemaking principles and methodologies that would more directly and transparently align reliable service with the utilities’ distribution rates and that reduce returns or otherwise penalize sub-standard performance. The MDPSC held hearings in September 2014. BGE currently cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings, which may result in increased capital expenditures and operating costs.

)The Maryland Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement Program (Exelon and BGE). In February 2013, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation intended to accelerate gas infrastructure replacements in Maryland by establishing a mechanism for gas companies to promptly recover reasonable and prudent costs of eligible infrastructure replacement projects separate from base rate proceedings. On May 2, 2013, the Governor of Maryland signed the legislation into law; which took effect June 1, 2013. Under the new law, following a proceeding before the MDPSC and with the MDPSC’s approval of the eligible infrastructure replacement projects along with a corresponding surcharge, BGE pays dividendscould begin charging gas customers a monthly surcharge for infrastructure costs incurred after June 1, 2013. The legislation includes caps on its common stock after its Boardthe monthly surcharges to residential and non-residential customers, and would require an annual true-up of Directors declares them. However,the surcharge revenues against actual expenditures. Investment levels in excess of the cap would be recoverable in a subsequent gas base rate proceeding at which time all costs for the infrastructure replacement projects would be rolled into gas distribution rates. Irrespective of the cap, BGE is required to file a gas rate case every five years under this legislation. On August 2, 2013, BGE filed its infrastructure replacement plan and associated surcharge. On January 29, 2014, the MDPSC issued a decision conditionally approving the first five years of BGE’s plan and surcharge. On March 26, 2014, the Maryland PSC approved as filed BGE’s proposed 2014 project list, tariff and associated surcharge amounts, with a surcharge that became effective April 1, 2014. On November 17, 2014, BGE filed a surcharge update including a true-up of costs estimates included in the 2014 surcharge, along with its 2015 project list and cost estimates to be included in the 2015 surcharge. The filing was approved with a revised surcharge effective January 1, 2015. At its December 17, 2014 weekly Administrative Meeting, the MDPSC approved BGE’s 2015 project list and the proposed surcharge for 2015. BGE will defer the difference between the surcharge revenues and program costs as a regulated asset or liability, which was immaterial to Exelon and BGE as of December 31, 2014.

In February 2014, the residential consumer advocate in Maryland filed an appeal with the Baltimore City Circuit Court to the decision issued by the MDPSC on BGE’s infrastructure replacement

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plan. On September 5, 2014, the Baltimore City Circuit Court affirmed the MDPSC decision on BGE’s infrastructure replacement plan and associated surcharge. On October 10, 2014, the residential consumer advocate noticed its appeal to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals from the judgment entered by the Baltimore City Circuit Court, however, a procedural schedule for the matter has not yet been set.

New York Regulatory Matters

Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Reliability Support Services Agreement (Exelon and Generation). Ginna Nuclear Power Plant’s (Ginna) prior period fixed-price PPA contract with Rochester Gas & Electric Company (RG&E) expired in June 2014. In light of the expiration of the agreement, Ginna advised the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) and ISO-NY that in absence of a reliability need, Ginna management would make a recommendation, subject to certain dividend restrictions establishedapproval by the MDPSC. First, BGECENG board, that Ginna be retired as soon as practicable. A formal study conducted by the ISO-NY and RG&E concluded that the Ginna nuclear plant needs to remain in operation to maintain the reliability of the transmission grid in the Rochester region through 2018 when planned transmission system upgrades are expected to be completed. In November, in response to a petition filed by Ginna, the NYPSC directed Ginna and RG&E to negotiate a Reliability Support Services Agreement (RSSA). On February 13, 2015, regulatory filings, including RSSA terms negotiated between Ginna and RG&E, to support the continued operation of Ginna for reliability purposes were made with the NYPSC and with FERC for their approval. While the RSSA is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares throughexpected to be approved, in absence of such an agreement and in the endevent the plant was retired before the current license term ends in 2029, Exelon’s and Generation’s results of 2014. Second, BGEoperations could be adversely affected by increased depreciation rates, impairment charges, severance costs, and accelerated future decommissioning costs, among other items. However, it is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares if (a) after the dividend payment, BGE’s equity rationot expected that such impacts would be below 48% as calculated pursuantmaterial to the MDPSC’s ratemaking precedentsExelon’s or (b) BGE’s senior unsecured credit rating is rated by twoGeneration’s results of the three major credit rating agencies below investment grade. Finally, BGE must notify the MDPSC that it intends to declare a dividend on its common shares at least 30 days before such a dividend is paid.operations.

 

Federal Regulatory Matters

 

Transmission Formula Rate (Exelon, ComEd and BGE).ComEd’s and BGE’s transmission rates are each established based on a FERC-approved formula.

ComEd’s most recent ComEd and BGE are required to file an annual update to the FERC-approved formula on or before May 15, with the resulting rates effective on June 1 of the same year. The annual formula rate update filed in May 2012 reflectsis based on prior year actual 2011 expensescosts and investments plus forecasted 2012current year projected capital additions. The update resulted in a revenue requirement of $450 million offset by a $5 million reduction related to the reconciliation of 2011 actual costs for a net revenue requirement of $445 million. This compares to the May 2011 updated revenue requirement of $438 million offset by a $16 million reduction related to the reconciliation of 2010 actual costs for a net revenue requirement of $422 million. The increase inalso reconciles any differences between the revenue requirement was primarily driven by higher depreciation, pensionin effect beginning June 1 of the prior year and actual costs incurred for that year. ComEd and BGE record regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities and corresponding increases or decreases to operating and maintenance costs, andrevenues for any differences between the absence of a one-time credit that had been included in 2010 costs. The 2012 net revenue requirement became effective June 1, 2012,in effect and is recovered overComEd’s and BGE’s best estimate of the period extending through Mayrevenue requirement expected to be approved by the FERC for that year’s reconciliation. As of December 31, 2014, and 2013, ComEd had a regulatory asset associated with the transmission formula rate of $21 million and $17 million, respectively, and BGE had a net regulatory asset associated with the transmission formula rate of $1 million and a net regulatory liability which was not material as of December 31, 2013. The regulatory liabilityasset associated with thetransmission true-up is being amortized to Operating revenues as the associated amounts are refunded.recovered through rates.

 

In April 2014, ComEd filed its annual 2014 formula rate update with the FERC, reflecting an increased revenue requirement of $22 million, including an increase of $36 million for the initial revenue requirement, offset by a decrease of $14 million related to the annual reconciliation. The filing established the revenue requirement used to set rates that took effect in June 2014. ComEd’s updated 2014

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formula transmission rate currently provides for a weighted average debt and equity return on transmission rate base of 8.91%8.62%, inclusive of an allowed return on common equity of 11.50%, a decrease from the 9.10%8.70% average debt and equity return previously authorized. The time period for any challenges to ComEd’s annual 2014 formula rate update expired in October 2014 with no challenges submitted.

In April 2013, ComEd filed its annual 2013 formula rate update with the FERC, reflecting an increased revenue requirement of $68 million, including an increase of $38 million for the initial revenue requirement and an increase of $30 million related to the annual reconciliation. The filing established the revenue requirement used to set rates that took effect in June 2013. ComEd’s 2013 formula transmission rate provides for a weighted average debt and equity return on transmission rate base of 8.70%, inclusive of an allowed return on common equity of 11.50%, a decrease from the 8.91% average debt and equity return previously authorized. The time period for any challenges to ComEd’s annual 2013 formula rate update expired in return was primarily due to lower interest rates on ComEd’s long-term debt outstanding. October 2013 with no challenges submitted.

As part of the FERC-approved settlement of ComEd’s 2007 transmission rate case, the rate of return on common equity is 11.5%11.50% and the common equity component of the ratio used to calculate the weighted average debt and equity return for the transmission formula transmission rate is currently capped at 55%.

 

BGE’s most recent annualIn April 2014, BGE filed its 2014 formula rate update filed in April 2012, reflects actual 2011 expenses and investments plus forecasted 2012 capital additions on a weighted basis. This update resulted in awith the FERC reflecting an increased revenue requirement of $156$14 million, plusincluding an additional $2increase of $9 million for the initial revenue requirement and an increase of $5 million related to the reconciliation of 2011 actual costs for a net revenue requirement of $158 million. This compares to the May 2011 updated net revenue requirement of $140 million.annual reconciliation. The increase inannual update established the revenue requirement is primarily driven by higher levels of capital investment and operating expenses.used to set rates that took effect in June 2014. The 2012 net revenue requirement became effective June 1, 2012, and is recovered over thetime period extending through May 31, 2013. The regulatory asset associatedfor any challenges to BGE’s annual update expired in October 2014 with the 2011 revenue requirement true-up is being amortized as the associated amounts are collected from customers.no challenges submitted.

 

BGE’s updated2014 formula transmission rate currently provides for a weighted average debt and equity return on transmission rate base of 8.43%8.53%, a decreasean increase from the 8.96%8.35% average debt and equity return includedpreviously authorized. As part of the FERC-approved settlement of BGE’s 2005 transmission rate case in 2006, the update filed in April 2011. The decrease in return is primarily due to a reduced equity ratio and cost of debt at 2011 year-end compared to the previous year-end. BGE’s formula rate includes an 11.3% rate of return on common equity for most investments includedBGE’s electric transmission business for new transmission projects placed in its rate base.service on and after January 1, 2006 is 11.3%, inclusive of a 50 basis point incentive for participating in PJM.

 

248FERC Transmission Complaint (Exelon and BGE). On February 27, 2013, consumer advocates and regulators from the District of Columbia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, and the Delaware Electric Municipal Cooperatives (the parties), filed a complaint at FERC against BGE and the Pepco Holdings, Inc. companies relating to their respective transmission formula rates. BGE’s formula rate includes a 10.8% base rate of return on common equity (ROE) and a 50 basis point incentive for participating in PJM (the latter of which is conditioned upon crediting the first 50 basis points of any incentive ROE adders). The parties seek a reduction in the base return on equity to 8.7% and changes to the formula rate process. FERC docketed the matter and set April 3, 2013 as the deadline for interventions, protests and answers. Under FERC rules, the revenues subject to refund are limited to a fifteen month period and the earliest date from which the base ROE could be adjusted and refunds required is the date of the complaint. On March 19, 2013, BGE filed a motion to dismiss or sever the complaint.


On August 21, 2014, FERC issued an order in the BGE and PHI companies’ proceeding, which established hearing and settlement judge procedures for the complaint, and set a refund effective date of February 27, 2013. BGE, the PHI companies and the parties began settlement discussions under the guidance of a FERC administrative law judge on September 23, 2014. On November 24, 2014, the

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Settlement Judge informed FERC and the Chief Judge that the parties had reached an impasse and determined that a settlement was not possible. On November 26, 2014, the Chief Judge issued an order terminating the settlement proceeding, designating a presiding judge at the hearings and directing that an initial decision be issued by November 25, 2015.

On December 8, 2014, various state agencies in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and D.C. filed a second complaint against BGE regarding the base ROE of the transmission business seeking a reduction from 10.8% to 8.8%. The filing of the second complaint creates a second refund window. By order issued on February 9, 2015, FERC established a hearing on the second complaint with the complainants’ requested refund effective date of December 8, 2014.

Based on the current status of the complaint filings, BGE believes it is probable that BGE’s base ROE rate will be adjusted, and that a refund to customers of transmission revenue for the two maximum fifteen month periods will be required. However, BGE is unable to estimate the most likely refund amount for either complaint at this time, and has therefore established a reserve, which is not material, representing the low end of a reasonably possible estimated range of loss. Additionally, management is unable to estimate the maximum exposure of a potential refund at this time, which may have a material impact on BGE’s results of operations and cash flows. The estimated annual ongoing reduction in revenues if FERC approved the ROEs requested by the parties in their filings is approximately $11 million. If FERC were to order a reduction of BGE’s base ROE to 8.7% as sought in the first complaint (while retaining the 50 basis points of any incentives that were credited to the base return on equity for certain new transmission investment), the result of the first fifteen month refund window would be a refund to customers of approximately $13 million. If FERC were to order a reduction in BGE’s base ROE to 8.8% as sought in the second complaint (while retaining 50 basis points of any incentives that were credited to the base return on equity for certain new transmission investment) and the refund period extended for a full fifteen months, the result would be a refund to customers of approximately $14 million.

 

PJM Transmission Rate Design and Operating Agreements (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE). PJM Transmission Rate Design specifies the rates for transmission service charged to customers within PJM. Currently, ComEd, PECO and BGE incur costs based on the existing rate design, which charges customers based on the cost of the existing transmission facilities within their load zone and the cost of new transmission facilities based on those who benefit.benefit from those facilities. In April 2007, FERC issued an order concluding that PJM’s current rate design for existing facilities is just and reasonable and should not be changed. In the same order, FERC held that the costs of new facilities 500 kV and above should be socialized across the entire PJM footprint and that the costs of new facilities less than 500 kV should be allocated to the customers of the new facilities who caused the need for those facilities. After FERC ultimately denied all requests for rehearing on all issues, several parties filed petitions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit for review of the decision. On August 6, 2009, that court issued its decision affirming FERC’s order with regard to the costs of existing facilities but reversing and remanding to FERC for further consideration its decision with regard to the costs of new facilities 500 kV and above. On January 21, 2010, FERC issued an order establishing paper hearing procedures to supplement the record. On March 30, 2012, FERC issued an order on remand affirming the cost allocation in its April 2007 order. On March 22, 2013, FERC issued an order denying rehearing and made it clear that the cost allocation at issue concerns only projects approved prior to February 1, 2013. A number of entities have filed requestsappeals of the FERC orders. On June 25, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for rehearing.the Seventh Circuit issued a decision once again remanding to FERC the cost allocation of new facilities 500 kV and above. On December 18, 2014, FERC issued an order setting an evidentiary hearing and settlement proceeding regarding the issue of the cost allocation for facilities 500 kV and above. The hearing only concerns new facilities approved

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by the PJM Board prior to February 1, 2013. ComEd anticipates that all impacts of any rate design changes effective after December 31, 2006, should be recoverable through retail rates and, thus, the rate design changes are not expected to have a material impact on ComEd’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position. PECO anticipates that all impacts of any rate design changes should be recoverable through the transmission service charge rider approved in PECO’s 2010 electric distribution rate case settlement and, thus, the rate design changes are not expected to have a material impact on PECO’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position. To the extent any rate design changes are retroactive to periods prior to January 1, 2011, there may be an impact on PECO’s results of operations. BGE anticipates that all impacts of any rate design changes effective after the implementation of its standard offer service programs in Maryland should be recoverable through retail rates and, thus, the rate design changes are not expected to have a material impact on BGE’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

On October 11, 2012, the PJM Transmission Owners filed with FERC a cost allocation for new transmission facilities asking that the new cost allocation methodology apply to all transmission approved by the PJM Board on or after February 1, 2013. The proposed methodology is a hybrid methodology that would socialize 50% of the costs of new facilities at 500kV and above and double-circuit 345kV lines, and allocate the remaining 50% to direct beneficiaries. For all other facilities, the costs would be allocated to the direct beneficiaries. On January 31, 2013, FERC issued an order stating that the transmission owner filing is interdependent with PJM’s October 25, 2012 Order No. 1000 filing and thus, while FERC accepted the cost allocation for filing, it did so subject to refund, and a further order at the time FERC issues an order on PJM’s Order No. 1000 Compliance Filing.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE are committed to the construction of transmission facilities under their operating agreements with PJM to maintain system reliability. ComEd, PECO and BGE will work with PJM to continue to evaluate the scope and timing of any required construction projects. ComEd, PECO and BGE’s estimated commitments are as follows:

 

   Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017 

ComEd

  $525   $175   $86   $135   $128   $1 

PECO

   140    28    23    26    36    27 

BGE

   249    15    53    119    55    7 

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   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019 

ComEd

  $335    $150    $172    $5    $4    $4  

PECO

   100     32     31     25     8     4  

BGE

   351     77     104     77     57     36  

 

PJM Minimum Offer Price Rule (Exelon and Generation).PJM’s capacity market rules include a Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) that is intended to preclude sellers from artificially suppressing the competitive price signals for generation capacity. The proceedings leading to the FERC’s approval of the existing MOPR were extensive. The parties disputed numerous elements of the MOPR including: (i) the default price that should apply to bids found subject to the MOPR, (ii) the duration of the MOPR and (iii) the application of the MOPR to self-supplying capacity and state-sponsored capacity. The FERC orders approving the existing MOPR have been appealed towere upheld by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in February 2014.

Exelon continues to work with PJM stakeholders and through the FERC process to implement several proposed changes to the PJM tariff aimed at ensuring that capacity resources (including those with state-sanctioned subsidy contracts and capacity market speculators) cannot inappropriately affect capacity auction prices in PJM.

Demand Response Resource Order (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO, BGE). On May 23, 2014, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. A resolution ofissued an opinion vacating the FERC Order No. 745 (“D.C. Circuit Decision”). Order No. 745 established uniform compensation levels for demand response resources that appeal is not expected until sometimeparticipate in 2013.the day ahead and real-time wholesale energy markets. Under Order No. 745, buyers in ISO and RTO markets were required to pay demand response resources the full Locational Marginal Price when the demand response replaced a generation resource and was cost-effective.

 

In addition to invalidating the compensation structure established by Order No. 745, the D.C. Circuit Court, in broad language, explained that demand response is part of the retail market and FERC is restricted from regulating retail markets. The full implication of the D.C. Circuit Decision for both energy and capacity markets regulated by FERC is not yet known and will depend on how FERC and the RTOs and ISOs implement the decision. FERC and several other parties sought rehearing of the D.C. Circuit Decision, which was denied in September 2014. In addition, on September 22, 2014, FERC and another party sought to stay the issuance of the D.C. Circuit Court’s mandate so that FERC may appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. The stay was granted with respect to the FERC’s request only. In January 2015, the FERC sought to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Thus, the stay will be extended at least until the U.S. Supreme Court determines whether to allow the appeal. In addition, contemporaneously with the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision on May 2012,23, 2014, First Energy filed a complaint at FERC asking FERC to direct PJM announcedto remove all PJM Tariff provisions that allow or require PJM to compensate demand response providers as a form of supply in the PJM capacity market effective May 23, 2014. FirstEnergy also asked FERC to declare the results of itsPJM’s May 2014 Base Residual Auction for the 2017/2018 Delivery Year, void and illegal to the extent that demand response resources cleared that auction. On November 14, 2014, the New England Power Generators Association, Inc. (“NEPGA”) filed a similar complaint at FERC asking FERC to disqualify demand response from the upcoming capacity auction covering 2015in New England and 2016. Several new units with state-sanctioned subsidy contracts clearedto revise the New England tariff to remove demand response from participation in the auction at prices below the MOPR. Potentially, states will expand such state-sanctioned subsidy programs or other states may seek to establish similar programs. Generation believes that further revisionscapacity market. FERC’s response to the MOPR are necessary to ensure thatFirstEnergy complaint and the potential to reduce artificially capacity auction prices is appropriately limited in PJM. In late December 2012, PJM filed a new MOPR for approval at the FERC, which Exelon believes will be more effective in preventing state-sanctioned subsidy contracts from artificially reducing capacity prices. Generation was actively involved in the process through which the MOPR changes were developed, supports the changes and intends to continue to work with PJMNEPGA complaint and its stakeholdersresponse to obtain necessary approvals. On February 5, 2013,address the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision in all markets could preclude demand response resources from receiving any future capacity market revenues and also subject such resources to refund obligations. In addition, there is uncertainty as to how FERC issuedmight treat already settled capacity market auctions as well as future auctions, both for demand response resources and generation resources. FERC could grant all or a letter finding that PJM’s new MOPR filingportion of the relief requested by FirstEnergy and may grant relief retroactively or only prospectively. FERC could also pursue alternative means for allowing demand response to effectively participate in capacity markets it regulates. Due to these uncertainties, the Registrants are unable to predict the outcome of these proceedings, and the final outcome is deficientnot expected for several months. Nonetheless, the final decision and requested that PJM provide additional information on several aspectsits implementation by FERC and the RTOs and ISOs, could be material to Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE’s results of PJM’s MOPR proposal. PJM has 30 days to respond,operations and a FERC decision is expected within 60 days thereafter.cash flows.

 

Market-Based Rates (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE).Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE are public utilities for purposes of the Federal Power Act and are required to obtain FERC’s acceptance of rate schedules for wholesale electricity sales. Currently, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE have authority to execute wholesale electricity sales at market-based rates. As is customary with market-based rate schedules, FERC has reserved the right to suspend market-based rate authority on a retroactive basis if it subsequently determines that Generation, ComEd, PECO or BGE has violated the terms and conditions of its tariff or the Federal Power Act. FERC is also authorized to order refunds in certain instances if it finds that the market-based rates are not just and reasonable under the Federal Power Act.

 

As required by FERC’s regulations, as promulgated in the Order No. 697 series, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE have filedfile market power analyses using the prescribed market share screens to demonstrate that Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE qualify for market-based rates in the regions where they are selling energy, capacity, and capacityancillary services under market-based rate tariffs. FERC accepted the 2008 filings on September 16, 2008, January 15, 2009 and September 2, 2009 and accepted the 2009 filings on July 28, 2009, October 26, 2009, February 23, 2010 and April 30, 2010, affirming Exelon’s affiliates continued right to make sales at market-based rates. These analyses must examine historic test period data and must be updated every three years on a prescribed schedule. The most recent updated analysis for the PJM and Northeast Regions was filed in late 2010, based on 2009 historic test period data. On June 22, 2011, FERC issued an order confirming Generation’s continued authority to charge market based rates, based on Generation’s most recent updated analysis filed in 2010, stating that any market power concerns are adequately addressed by PJM’s monitoring and mitigation programs. Similarly, on June 29, 2012, Generation, ComEd, BGEPECO and PECOBGE filed their updated market power analysis for the Central Region which the FERC accepted on November 13, 2012. On December 21, 2012, Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE filed their updated market power analysis for the SPP region, which the FERC accepted on October 8, 2013. On December 30, 2013, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE filed its updated analysis for the Northeast Region, based on 2012 historic test period data which the FERC accepted on August 5, 2014. On December 23, 2011,2014, Generation filed its updated market power analysis for the Southeast Region which the FERC accepted on October 10, 2012. On December 21, 2012, Generation, ComEd, BGE and PECO filed their updated market power analysis for the SPP region, and the FERC has not yet acted on thisthe filing.

 

250Reliability Pricing Model (Exelon, Generation and BGE). PJM’s RPM Base Residual Auctions take place approximately 36 months ahead of the scheduled delivery year. The most recent auction for the delivery year ending May 31, 2018 occurred in May 2014.


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Reliability Pricing ModelNew England Capacity Market Results (Exelon Generation and BGE)Generation). PJM’s RPM auctions take place 36 months aheadEach year, ISO New England, Inc. (ISO-NE) files the results of its annual capacity auction at the FERC which is required to include documentation regarding the competitiveness of the scheduledauction. Consistent with this requirement, on February 28, 2014, ISO-NE filed the results of its eighth capacity auction (covering the June 1, 2017 through May 30, 2018 delivery year. The most recentperiod). On June 27, 2014, the FERC issued a letter to ISO-NE noting that ISO-NE’s February 28, 2014 filing was deficient and that ISO-NE must file additional information before the FERC can process the filing. ISO-NE filed the information on July 17, 2014, and the ISO-NE’s filings became effective by operation of law pursuant to a notice issued by the FERC’s secretary on September 16, 2014. Several parties sought rehearing of the secretary’s notice which was effectively denied in October 2014 and have since appealed the matter to the U.S. D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. It is not clear whether such appeal would be effective as there is no action by the Commission to be considered. Nonetheless, while we think any change in the auction forresults to be unlikely, Exelon and Generation cannot predict with certainty what further action the delivery year ending May 31, 2016 occurred in May 2012.court may take concerning the results of that auction, but any court action could be material to Exelon’s and Generation’s expected revenues from the capacity auction.

 

License Renewals (Exelon and Generation). On April 8, 2009, the NRC issued a renewed operating license for Oyster Creek that expires in April 2029. On December 8, 2010, Exelon announced that Generation will permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019.

On June 30, 2011, the NRC issued the renewed operating licenses for Salem Units 1 and 2 expiring in 2036 and 2040, respectively. Exelon is a 42.59% owner of the Salem Units.

On June 22, 2011, Generation submitted applications to the NRC to extend the operating licenses of Limerick Units 1 and 2 by 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick Units 1 and 2 expire in 2024 and 2029, respectively. In June 2012, the United States District Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit vacated the NRC’s temporary storage rule on the grounds that the NRC should have conducted a more comprehensive environmental review to support the rule. The temporary storage rule (also referred to as the “waste confidence decision”) recognizesrecognized that licensees can safely store spent nuclear fuel at nuclear plants for up to 60 years beyond the original and renewed licensed operating life of the plants and that licensing renewal decisions do not require discussion of the environmental impact of spent fuel stored on site. In August 2012, the NRC placed a hold on issuing new or renewed operating licenses that depend on the temporary storage rule until the court’s decision is addressed. In September 2012,On August 26, 2014, the NRC directedCommissioners approved the issuance of a revised rule codifying the NRC’s generic determinations regarding the environmental impacts of continued storage of spent nuclear fuel beyond a reactor’s licensed operating life and removed the hold on final licensing decision as of the effective date of the final rule. On September 19, 2014, the NRC Staffissued the Continued Storage Rule, which became effective on October 20, 2014. On October 24, 2014, New York, Vermont, and Connecticut filed a petition for review in federal court which alleges that the Continued Storage Rule violates various federal laws and regulations. The petition additionally challenges the Continued Storage Rule’s supporting generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) as well as the August 26, 2014 NRC order lifting the suspension of all final licensing decisions for affected applications in view of the rule and GEIS.

On May 29, 2013, Generation submitted applications to revise the temporary storage rule through rulemaking no later than September 6, 2014.NRC to extend the current operating licenses of Byron Units 1 and 2, which are currently set to expire in 2024 and 2026, respectively, and Braidwood Units 1 and 2, currently set to expire in 2026 and 2027, respectively, by 20 years. Generation does not expect the NRC to issue license renewals for Byron and Braidwood until September 2014,late 2015 at the earliest.

On October 20, 2014, the NRC approved Generation’s request to extend the operating licenses of Limerick Units 1 and 2 by 20 years to 2044 and 2049, respectively.

On December 9, 2014, Generation submitted applications to the NRC to extend the operating licenses of LaSalle Units 1 and 2 by 20 years, which are currently set to expire in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Generation does not expect the NRC to issue license renewals for LaSalle until 2016 at the earliest.

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On August 29, 2012 and August 30, 2012, Generation submitted hydroelectric license applications to the FERC for 46-year licenses for the Conowingo Hydroelectric Project (Conowingo) and the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility Project (Muddy Run), respectively.

Generation is working with stakeholders to resolve water quality licensing issues with the MDE for Conowingo, including: (1) water quality, (2) fish passage and habitat, and (3) sediment. On January 30, 2014, Generation filed a water quality certification application pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA with MDE for Conowingo, addressing these and other issues, although Generation cannot currently predict the conditions that ultimately may be imposed. MDE indicated that it believed it did not have sufficient information to process Generation’s application. As a result, on December 5, 2014, Generation withdrew its pending application for a water quality certification. FERC policy requires that an applicant resubmit its request for a water quality certification within 90 days of the date of withdrawal. Accordingly, Generation is working with MDE to coordinate the refiling of its application for certification within the 90-day period. In addition, Generation has entered into an agreement with MDE to work with state agencies in Maryland, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Chesapeake Bay Program to design, conduct and fund an additional multi-year sediment study. Exelon has agreed to contribute up to $3.5 million to fund the additional study. Resolution of these issues relating to Conowingo may have a material effect on Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and financial position through an increase in capital expenditures and operating costs.

On June 3, 2014, subsequently amended December 9, 2014, the PA DEP issued its water quality certificate for Muddy Run, which is a necessary step in the FERC licensing process and included certain commitments made by Generation. The financial impact associated with these commitments is estimated to be in the range of $25 million to $35 million, and will include both capital expenditures and operating expenses, primarily relating to fish passage and habitat improvement projects.

The FERC review process is expectedlicenses for Muddy Run and Conowingo were set to be completed byexpire on August 31, 2014 whenand September 1, 2014 respectively. FERC is required to issue annual licenses for the currentfacilities until the new licenses are issued. On September 10, 2014, FERC issued annual licenses for Conowingo and Muddy Run, effective as of the expiration of the previous licenses. If FERC does not issue new licenses prior to the expiration of annual licenses, the annual licenses will renew automatically. The stations are currently being depreciated over their estimated useful lives, which includes the license expires.

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renewal period. As of December 31, 2014, $39 million of direct costs associated with licensing efforts have been capitalized.

 

Regulatory Assets and Liabilities (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE prepare their consolidated financial statements in accordance with the authoritative guidance for accounting for certain types of regulation. Under this guidance, regulatory assets represent incurred costs that have been deferred because of their probable future recovery from customers through regulated rates. Regulatory liabilities represent the excess recovery of costs or accrued credits that have been deferred because it is probable such amounts will be returned to customers through future regulated rates or represent billings in advance of expenditures for approved regulatory programs.

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The following tables provide information about the regulatory assets and liabilities of Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011. Upon consummation of the merger, the Registrants reclassified certain regulatory asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2011 in order to align the reporting of the regulated utilities.2013.

 

December 31, 2012

 Exelon ComEd PECO BGE 

December 31, 2014

 Exelon ComEd PECO BGE 
 Current Noncurrent Current Noncurrent Current Noncurrent Current Noncurrent  Current Noncurrent Current Noncurrent Current Noncurrent Current Noncurrent 

Regulatory assets

                

Pension and other postretirement benefits

 $304  $3,673  $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $247   $3,009   $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $—    

Deferred income taxes

  14   1,382   5   62   —      1,255   9   65   6    1,536    —      64    —      1,400    6    72  

AMI programs

  3   70   3   10   —      29   —      31   25    271    10    81    15    62    —      128  

AMI meter events

  —      17   —      —      —      17   —      —    

Under-recovered distribution service costs

  18   191   18   191   —      —      —      —      251    120    251    120    —      —      —      —    

Debt costs

  14   68   11   62   3   6   1   9   8    49    6    47    2    2    1    8  

Fair value of BGE long-term debt (a)

  —      256   —      —      —      —      —      —    

Fair value of BGE supply contract (b)

  77   12   —      —      —      —      —      —    

Fair value of BGE long-term debt

  7    183    —      —      —      —      —      —    

Severance

  29   28   25   12   —      —      4   16   4    8    —      —      —      —      4    8  

Asset retirement obligations

  —      90   —      65   —      25   —      —      1    115    1    73    —      26    —      16  

MGP remediation costs

  58   232   51   197   6   33   1   2   36    221    30    189    6    31    —      1  

RTO start-up costs

  3   2   3   2   —      —      —      —    

Under-recovered electric universal service fund costs

  11   —      —      —      11   —      —      —    

Financial swap with Generation

  —      —      226   —      —      —      —      —    

Renewable energy and associated RECs

  18   49   18   49   —      —      —      —    

Under-recovered energy and transmission costs

  43   —      14   —      1   —      28   —    

DSP Program costs

  1   3   —      —      1   3   —      —    

DSP II Program costs

  1   2   —      —      1   2   —      —    

Under-recovered uncollectible accounts

  —      67    —      67    —      —      —      —    

Renewable energy

  20    187    20    187    —      —      —      —    

Energy and transmission programs

  37    11    26    7    —      —      11    4  

Deferred storm costs

  3   6   —      —      —      —      3   6   1    2    —      —      —      —      1    2  

Electric generation-related regulatory asset

  16   40   —      —      —      —      16   40   10    20    —      —      —      —      10    20  

Rate stabilization deferral

  67   225   —      —      —      —      67   225   75    85    —      —      —      —      75    85  

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  56   126   —      —      —      —      56   126   89    159    —      —      —      —      89    159  

Other

  23   25   14   16   9   8   —      2 

Merger integration costs

  2    6    —      —      —      —      2    6  

Conservation voltage reduction

  1    1    —      —      —      —      1    1  

Under-recovered electric revenue decoupling

  7    —        —      —      7    —    

Other(a)

  20    26    5    17    6    8    7    —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total regulatory assets

 $759   6,497  $388  $666  $32  $1,378  $185  $522  $847   $6,076   $349   $852   $29   $1,529   $214   $510  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Represents the regulatory asset recorded at Exelon Corporate for the difference in the fair value of the long-term debt of BGE as of the merger date. See Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for additional information.
(b)Represents the regulatory asset recorded at Exelon Corporate representing the fair value of BGE’s supply contracts as of the merger date. BGE is allowed full recovery of the costs of its electric and gas supply contracts through approved regulated rates. See Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for additional information.

December 31, 2014

 Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 
  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent 

Regulatory liabilities

        

Other postretirement benefits

 $51   $37   $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $—    

Nuclear decommissioning

  —      2,879    —      2,389    —      490    —      —    

Removal costs

  118    1,448    94    1,249    —      —      24    199  

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  25    2    25    —      —      2    —      —    

DLC program costs

  —      10    —      —      —      10    —      —    

Energy efficiency phase II

  —      32    —      —      —      32    —      —    

Electric distribution tax repairs

  8    94    —      —      8    94    —      —    

Gas distribution tax repairs

  20    29    —      —      20    29    —      —    

Energy and transmission programs

  68    16    3    16    58    —      7    —    

Over-recovered electric universal service fund costs

  2    —      —      —      2    —      —      —    

Revenue subject to refund

  3    —      3    —      —      —      —      —    

Over-recovered gas revenue decoupling

  12    —      —      —      —      —      12    —    

Other

  3    3    —      1    2    —      1    1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total regulatory liabilities

 $310   $4,550   $125   $3,655   $90   $657   $44   $200  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

December 31, 2012

 Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 
  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent 

Regulatory liabilities

        

Nuclear decommissioning

 $—     $2,397  $—     $2,037  $—     $360  $—     $—    

Removal costs

  97   1,406   75   1,192   —      —      22   214 

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  131   —      43   —      88   —      —      —    

Electric distribution tax repairs

  20   132   —      —      20   132   —      —    

Gas distribution tax repairs

  8   46     8   46   

Over-recovered uncollectible accounts

  6   —      6   —      —      —      —      —    

Over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  54   —      6   —      48   —      —      —    

Over-recovered gas universal service fund costs

  3   —      —      —      3   —      —      —    

Over-recovered AEPS costs

  2   —      —      —      2   —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total regulatory liabilities

 $321  $3,981  $130  $3,229  $169  $538  $22  $214 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 
  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent 

Regulatory assets

        

Pension and other postretirement benefits

 $221   $2,794   $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $—    

Deferred income taxes

  10    1,459    2    65    —      1,317    8    77  

AMI programs

  5    159    5    35    —      58    —      66  

AMI meter events

  —      5    —      —      —      5    —      —    

Under-recovered distribution service costs

  178    285    178    285    —      —      —      —    

Debt costs

  12    56    9    53    3    3    1    8  

Fair value of BGE long-term debt

  —      219    —      —      —      —      —      —    

Fair value of BGE supply contracts

  12    —      —      —      —      —      —      —    

Severance

  16    12    12    —      —      —      4    12  

Asset retirement obligations

  1    102    1    67    —      25    —      10  

MGP remediation costs

  40    212    33    178    6    33    1    1  

RTO start-up costs

  2    —      2    —      —      —      —      —    

Under-recovered uncollectible accounts

  —      48    —      48    —      —      —      —    

Renewable energy

  17    176    17    176    —      —      —      —    

Energy and transmission programs

  53    9    52    6    —      —      1    3  

Deferred storm costs

  3    3    —      —      —      —      3    3  

Electric generation-related regulatory asset

  13    30    —      —      —      —      13    30  

Rate stabilization deferral

  71    154    —      —      —      —      71    154  

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  73    148    —      —      —      —      73    148  

Merger integration costs

  2    9    —      —      —      —      2    9  

Other(a)

  31    30    18    20    8    7    4    3  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total regulatory assets

 $760   $5,910   $329   $933   $17   $1,448   $181   $524  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

 Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 
  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent 

Regulatory assets

        

Pension and other postretirement benefits

 $204   $2,794   $—     $—     $7   $—     $3   $—    

Deferred income taxes

  5    1,176    5    66    —      1,110    8    68  

AMI and smart meter programs

  2    28    2    6    —      22    —      15  

Under-recovered distribution service costs

  14    70    14    70    —      —      —      —    

Debt costs

  18    81    15    73    3    8    2    10  

Severance

  25    38    25    38    —      —      —      1  

Asset retirement obligations

  —      74    —      50    —      24    —      —    

MGP remediation costs

  30    129    24    91    6    38    1    2  

RTO start-up costs

  3    4    3    4    —      —      —      —    

Under-recovered electric universal service fund costs

  3    —      —      —      3    —      —      —    

Financial swap with Generation

  —      —      503    191    —      —      —      —    

Renewable energy and associated RECs

  9    97    9    97    —      —      —      —    

Under-recovered energy and transmission costs

  57    —      48    —      9    —      50    —    

DSP Program costs

  3    2    —      —      3    2    —      —    

Deferred storm costs

  —      —      —      —      —      —      3    9  

Electric generation-related regulatory asset

  —      —      —      —      —      —      16    56  

Rate stabilization deferral

  —      —      —      —      —      —      63    295  

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  —      —      —      —      —      —      29    95  

Other

  17    25    9    13    8    12    —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total regulatory assets

 $390   $4,518   $657   $699   $39   $1,216   $175   $551  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 
  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent 

Regulatory liabilities

        

Other postretirement benefits

 $2   $43   $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $—    

Nuclear decommissioning

  —      2,740    —      2,293    —      447    —      —    

Removal costs

  99    1,423    78    1,219    —      —      21    204  

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  53    —      45    —      8    —      —      —    

DLC Program Costs

  1    10    —      —      1    10    —      —    

Energy efficiency phase II

  —      21    —      —      —      21    —      —    

Electric distribution tax repairs

  20    114    —      —      20    114    —      —    

Gas distribution tax repairs

  8    37    —      —      8    37    

Energy and transmission programs

  78    —      9    —      58    —      11    —    

Over-recovered gas universal service fund costs

  8    —      —      —      8    —      —      —    

Revenue subject to refund

  38    —      38    —      —      —      —      —    

Over-recovered electric and gas revenue decoupling

  16    —      —      —      —      —      16    —    

Other

  4    —      —      —      3    —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total regulatory liabilities

 $327   $4,388   $170   $3,512   $106   $629   $48   $204  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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(a)For ComEd and BGE, includes Purchase of Receivable Program regulatory assets. As of December 31, 2014, ComEd and BGE had a regulatory asset related to the Purchase of Receivable Program of $14 million and $7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, ComEd and BGE had a regulatory asset related to the Purchase of Receivable Program of $27 million and $0 million, respectively.


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

December 31, 2011

 Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 
  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent  Current  Noncurrent 

Regulatory liabilities

        

Nuclear decommissioning

 $—     $2,222   $—     $1,857   $—     $365   $—     $—    

Removal costs

  61    1,185    61    1,185    —      —      18    200  

Energy efficiency and demand response programs

  49    69    49    —      —      69    —      —    

Electric distribution tax repairs

  19    151    —      —      19    151    —      —    

Over-recovered uncollectible accounts

  15    —      15    —      —      —      —      —    

Over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  42    —      12    —      30    —      —      —    

Over-recovered gas universal service fund costs

  3    —      —      —      3    —      —      —    

Over-recovered AEPS costs

  8    —      —      —      8    —      —      —    

Other

  —      —      —      —      —      —      1    1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total regulatory liabilities

 $197   $3,627   $137   $3,042   $60   $585   $19   $201  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

��

 

 

Pension and other postretirement benefits. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon recordedhad regulatory assets of $3,977$3,256 million and regulatory liabilities of $88 million related to ComEd’s and BGE’s portion of deferred costs associated with Exelon’s pension plans and ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s portion of deferred costs associated with Exelon’s other postretirement benefit plans. PECO’s pension regulatory recovery is based on cash contributions and is not included in the regulatory asset balance.(liability) balances. The regulatory asset (liability) is amortized in proportion to the recognition of prior service costs (gains), transition obligations and actuarial losses (gains) attributable to Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans determined by the cost recognition provisions of the authoritative guidance for pensions and postretirement benefits. ComEd, PECO and BGE will recover these costs through base rates as allowed in their most recently approved regulated rate orders. The pension and other postretirement benefit regulatory asset balance includes a regulatory asset established at the date of the Constellation merger related to BGE’s portion of the deferred costs associated with legacy Constellation’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans. ThatThe BGE-related regulatory asset is being amortized over a period of approximately 12 years, which generally represents the expected average remaining service period of plan participants at the date of the Constellation merger. See Note 14—16—Retirement Benefits for additional detail. No return is earned on Exelon’s regulatory asset.

 

Deferred income taxes. These costs represent the difference between the method by which the regulator allows for the recovery of income taxes and how income taxes would be recorded under GAAP. Regulatory assets and liabilities associated with deferred income taxes, recorded in compliance with the authoritative guidance for accounting for certain types of regulation and income taxes, include the deferred tax effects associated principally with liberalizedaccelerated depreciation accounted for in accordance with the ratemaking policies of the ICC, PAPUC and MDPSC, as well as the revenue impacts thereon, and assume continued recovery of these costs in future transmission and distribution rates. For ComEd and BGE, this amount includes the impacts of a reduction in the deductibility, for Federal income tax purposes, of certain retiree health care costs pursuant to the March 2010 Health Care Reform Acts. ComEd was granted recovery of these additional income taxes on May 24, 2011 in the ICC’s 2010 Rate Case order. The recovery period for these costs iswas through May 31, 2014. For BGE, these additional income taxes are being amortized over a 5-year period that began in March 2011 in accordance with the MDPSC’s March 2011 rate order. For PECO, this amount includes the impacts of electric and gas distribution repairs in the deductibility pursuant to PUC’s 2010 rate case settlement agreement. See Note 12—14—Income Taxes and Note 14—16—Retirement Benefits for additional information. ComEd, PECO and BGE are not earning a return on the regulatory asset in base rates.

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

AMI programs.For ComEd, this amount represents operating and maintenance expenses and meter costs associated with ComEd’s AMI pilot program approved in the May 24, 2011, ICC order in ComEd’s 2010 rate case. The recovery periods for operating and maintenance expenses and meter costs are through May 31, 2014, and January 1, 2020, respectively. In addition,As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ComEd recorded approximately $7had regulatory assets of $88 million ofand $35 million, respectively, related to accelerated depreciation costs resulting from the early retirements of non-AMI meters, as a regulatory asset beginning during the fourth quarter of 2012, which will be amortized over an average ten year period pursuant to the ICC approved AMI Deployment plan. ComEd is earning a return on the meter costs.regulatory asset. For PECO, this amount represents accelerated depreciation and filing and implementation costs relating to the PAPUC-approved Smart Meter Procurement and Installation Plan as well as the return on the un-depreciated investment, taxes, and operating and maintenance expenses. The approved plan allows for recovery of filing and implementation costs incurred through December 31, 2010 during 2011 and 2012. In addition, the approved plan provides for recovery of program costs, which includes depreciation on new equipment placed in service, beginning in January 2011 on full and current basis, which includes interest income or expense on the under or

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

over recovery. The approved plan also provides for recovery of accelerated depreciation on PECO’s non-AMI meter assets over a 10-year period ending December 31, 2020. For BGE, this amount represents smart grid pilot program costs as well as the incremental costs associated with implementing full deployment of a smart grid program. Pursuant to a MDPSC order, pilot program costs of $11 million were deferred in a regulatory asset, and, beginning with the MDPSC’s March 2011 rate order, is earning BGE’s most current authorized rate of return. In August 2010, the MDPSC approved a comprehensive smart grid initiative for BGE, authorizing BGE to establish a separate regulatory asset for incremental costs incurred to implement the initiative, including the net depreciation and amortization costs associated with the meters, and an authorized rate of return on these costs, a portion of which is not recognized under GAAP until cost recovery begins. Additionally, the MDPSC order requires that BGE prove the cost-effectiveness of the entire smart grid initiative prior to seeking recovery of the costs deferred in these regulatory assets. Therefore, the commencement and timing of the amortization of these deferred costs is currently unknown. BGE’s AMI regulatory asset excludes costs for non-AMI meters being replaced by AMI meters, as recovery of those costs commenced with the new rates approved and implemented with the MDPSC has ordered that the cost recovery for non-AMI meters will be consideredorder in a future depreciation proceeding.BGE’s 2014 electric and gas distribution case.

 

AMI Meter Events.This amount represents the remaining cost value of the original smart meters, net of accumulated depreciation, and DOE reimbursements purchased forand amounts recovered from the first phasevendor, of smart meter deployment that will no longer be used, including installation and removal costs. PECO is seeking full recovery of all incurred costs relatedintended to the original deployment of meters. For amounts not recovered from the vendor, PECO will seek through regulatory rate recovery in a future filing with the PAPUC.PAPUC, any amounts not recovered from the vendor. PECO believesbelieved the amounts incurred for the original meters and related installation and removal costs arewere probable of recovery based on applicable case law and past precedent on reasonably and prudently incurred costs. As such, PECO has deferred these costs on Exelon’s and PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.Sheet, beginning in 2012. PECO willdid not earn a return on the recovery of these costs. Pursuant to the January 23, 2014, vendor agreement, PECO reclassified the regulatory asset balance as a receivable, which has been fully collected, with no gain or loss impacts on future results of operations.

 

Under-recovered distribution services costs. Under EIMA, which became effective in the fourth quarter of 2011, ComEd is allowed recovery of distribution services costs through a formula rate tariff. The legislation provides for an annual reconciliation of the revenue requirement in effect to reflect the actual costs that the ICC determines are prudently and reasonably incurred in a given year. The over recovery associated with the 2011 reconciliation was recovered through rates over a one-year period, that began in January 2013. The under recovery associated with the 2012 reconciliation was recovered through rates over a one-year period that began in January 2014. The under recovery associated with the 2013 reconciliation will be recovered through rates over a one-year period beginning in January 2013 for the 2011 annual reconciliation period.2015. ComEd is earning a return on these costs. The regulatory asset also includes costs associated with certain one-time events, such as large storms, which will be recovered over a five-year period beginning in January 2013. ComEd is earning a return on these costs.period. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the regulatory asset was comprised of $125$286 million for the applicable annual reconciliationreconciliations and $84$85 million related to significant one-time events. In addition to $66 million in deferred storm costs, net of amortization, the December 31, 2014 balance related to significant one-time events contains $19 million of Constellation merger and integration related costs, net of amortization, incurred as a result of the Constellation merger. As of December 31, 2013, the regulatory asset was comprised of $377 million for the applicable annual reconciliations and $86 million related to significant one-time events. In addition to $58 million in deferred storm costs, net of amortization, the December 31, 2013 balance related to significant one-time events contains $28 million of Constellation merger and integration related costs, net of amortization, incurred as a result of the Constellation merger. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for additional information.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

one-time events. In addition to $58 million in deferred storm costs, net of amortization, the December 31, 2012 balance related to significant one-time events contains $26 million of merger and integration related costs, net of amortization, incurred as a result of the merger. As of December 31, 2012, ComEd and BGE recorded regulatory assets of $5 million and $1 million, respectively, in other regulatory assets for merger and integration-related costs. See Note 4—Mergers and Acquisitions for additional information.

 

Debt costs.Consistent with rate recovery for ratemaking purposes, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s recoverable losses on reacquired long-term debt related to regulated operations are deferred and amortized to interest expense over the life of the new debt issued to finance the debt redemption or over the life of the original debt issuance if the debt is not refinanced. Interest-rate swap settlements are deferred and amortized over the period that the related debt is outstanding or the life of the original issuance retired. These debt costs are used in the determination of the weighted cost of capital applied to rate base in the rate-making process. ComEd and BGE are not earning a return on the recovery of these costs, while PECO is earning a return on the premium of the cost of the reacquired debt through base rates.

Fair value of BGE long-term debt. These amounts represent the regulatory asset recorded at Exelon for the difference in the fair value of the long-term debt of BGE as of the Constellation merger date based on the MDPSC practice to allow BGE to recover its debt costs through rates. Exelon is amortizing the regulatory asset and the associated fair value over the life of the underlying debt and is not earning a return on the recovery of these costs.

Fair value of BGE supply contract. These amounts represent the regulatory asset recorded at Exelon representing the fair value of BGE’s supply contracts as of the close of the Constellation merger date based on the MDPSC practice to allow BGE to recover its supply contracts through rates. Exelon amortized the regulatory asset and the associated fair value through December 31, 2014 and was not earning a return on the recovery of these contracts.

 

Severance. For ComEd, these costs represent previously incurred severance costs that ComEd was granted recovery of in the December 20, 2006, ICC rehearing rate order and the May 24, 2011, ICC order in ComEd’s 2010 rate case. The recovery periods are through June 30, 2014,case, and Maysuch costs were fully recovered as of December 31, 2014, respectively.2014. ComEd isdid not earningearn a return on these costs. For BGE, these costs represent deferred severance costs that BGE has either previously been granted recovery of in rates or has requested recovery in a current rate case.rates. Costs include the portion of costs associated with a 2008 workforce reduction that relate to BGE’s gas business which were deferred in 2009 as a regulatory asset in accordance with the MDPSC’s orders in prior rate cases and are being amortized over a 5-year period that began in January 2009.through December 31, 2013. Also included are costs associated with a 2010 workforce reduction that were deferred as a regulatory asset and are being amortized over a 5-year period that began in March 2011 in accordance with the MDPSC’s March 2011 rate order. Finally, costs associated with the 2012 BGE voluntary workforce reduction were deferred in 2012 as a regulatory asset in accordance with the MDPSC’s orders in prior rate cases and are being amortized over a 5-year period that began in July 2012. BGE is earning a regulated return on the regulatory asset included in base rates.

 

Asset retirement obligations.These costs represent future legally required removal costs associated with ComEd’s and PECO’s existing asset retirement obligations. PECO will begin to earn a return on, and a recovery of, these costs once the removal activities have been performed. ComEd and BGE will recover these costs through future depreciation expenserates and will earn a return on these costs once the removal activities have been performed. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information.

 

MGP remediation costs. RecoveryComEd is allowed recovery of these items was granted to ComEd in the July 26, 2006,costs under ICC rate order.approved rates. For PECO, these costs are recoverable through rates as affirmed in the 2010 approved natural gas distribution rate case settlement. While BGE does not have a rider for MGP clean-up costs, BGE has historically received recovery of actual clean-up costs on a site-specific basis in distribution rates. The period of recovery for both ComEd and PECO will depend on the timing of the actual expenditures. ComEd and PECO are not earning a return on the recovery of these costs. While BGE does not have a rider for MGP clean-up costs, BGE has historically received

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

recovery of actual clean-up costs on a site-specific basis in distribution rates. For BGE, $5 million of clean-up costs incurred during the period from July 2000 through November 2005 and an additional $1 million from December 2005 through November 2010 are recoverable through rates in accordance with MDPSC orders. These costs are being amortized over 10-year periods that began in January 2006 and December 2010, respectively. BGE is earning a regulated return on thethis regulatory asset included in base rates.asset. See Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

RTO start-up costs. Recovery of these RTO start-up costs was approved by FERC. The recovery period is through March 31, 2015. ComEd is earning a return on these costs.

 

Under (Over)-recovered universal service fund costs. The universal service fund cost is a recovery mechanism that allows PECO to recover discounts issued to electric and gas customers enrolled in assistance programs. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO was under-recovered for its electricgas program and over-recovered for its electric program. Whereas, as of December 31, 2013, PECO was over-recovered for both its electric and gas program.programs PECO earns interest on under-recovered costs and pays interest on over-recovered costs to customers.

 

Financial swap with Generation.Under (Over)-recovered uncollectible accounts. To fulfill a requirementComEd adjusts its rates annually to reflect the increases and decreases in annual uncollectible accounts costs. The recovery or refund of the Illinois Settlement Legislation,difference in the uncollectible accounts costs takes place over a 12-month time frame beginning in June of the following year. ComEd entered into a five-year financial swap contract with Generation that expires on May 31, 2013. Since the swap contract was deemed prudent by the Illinois Settlement Legislation, ensuring ComEd of full recovery in rates, the changes in fair value each period are recorded by ComEd as well as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability. ComEd doesis not earn (pay)earning a return or paying interest on the regulatory asset (liability). The basis for the mark-to-market derivative asset or liability position is based on the difference between ComEd’s cost to purchase energy on the spot market and the contracted price. In Exelon’s consolidated financial statements, the fair value of the intercompany swap recorded by Generation and ComEd is eliminated.these under (over)-recovered costs.

 

Renewable Energy and Associated RECs.Energy. On December 17, 2010, ComEd entered into several 20-year floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers for the procurement of long-term renewable energy and associated RECs.energy. Delivery under the contracts began in June 2012. Since the swap contracts were deemed prudent by the Illinois Settlement Legislation, ensuring ComEd of full recovery in rates, the changes in fair value each period as well as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability are recorded by ComEd. ComEd does not earn (pay) a return on the regulatory asset (liability). The basis for the mark-to-market derivative asset or liability position is based on the difference between ComEd’s cost to purchase energy on the spot market and the contracted price.

 

Under (Over)-recovered energyEnergy and transmission costs.programs.Starting in 2007, ComEd’s energy and transmission costs are recoverable (refundable) under ComEd’s ICC and/or FERC-approved rates. ComEd earns interest on under-recovered costs and pays interest on over-recovered costs to customers. As of December 31, 2014, ComEd’s regulatory asset of $33 million included $4 million related to under-recovered energy costs for non-hourly customers, $22 million associated with transmission costs recoverable through its FERC-approved formulate rate, and $7 million of Constellation merger and integration costs to be recovered upon FERC approval. As of December 31, 2014, ComEd’s regulatory liability of $19 million included $3 million related to over-recovered energy costs for hourly customers and $16 million associated with revenues received for renewable energy requirements. As of December 31, 2013, ComEd’s regulatory asset of $58 million included $35 million related to under-recovered energy costs for hourly and non-hourly customers, $17 million associated with transmission costs recoverable through its FERC-approved formula rate, and $6 million of Constellation merger and integration costs to be recovered upon FERC approval. As of December 31, 2013, ComEd’s regulatory liability of $9 million related to revenues received for renewable energy requirements.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The PECO energy costs represent the electric and gas supply related costs recoverable (refundable) under PECO’s GSA and PGC, respectively. PECO earns interest on the under-recovered energy and natural gas costs and pays interest on over-recovered energy and natural gas costs to customers. In addition, beginning in 2013, the deferred DSP I and II Program costs are presented on a net basis with PECO’s GSA under (over)-recovered energy costs. See discussion below of each program. The PECO transmission costs represent the electric transmission costs recoverable (refundable) under the TSC under which PECO earns interest on under-recovered costs and pays interest on over-recovered costs to customers. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had a regulatory asset related to under-recovered electric transmission costs of $1 million and a regulatory liability that included $47$39 million related to over-recovered electric supply costs under the GSA and $1DSP program, $16 million related to over-recovered natural gas supply costs under the PGC.PGC and $3 million related to over-recovered electric transmission costs. As of December 31, 2011,2013, PECO had a regulatory asset related to under-recovered transmission costs of $9 million and a regulatory liability that included $25$34 million related to the DSP program, $8 million related the over-recovered electric supplytransmission costs under the GSA and $5$16 million related to over-recovered natural gas supply costs under the PGC. The BGE energy costs represent the electric and gas supply related costs recoverable (refundable) from (to) customers under BGE’s market-based SOS and MBR programs, respectively. BGE does not earn or pay interest on under- or over-recovered costs to customers. See “ITEM 1. BUSINESS—BGE” for further details on BGE’s market-based SOS and MBR programs. As of December 31, 2012, BGE had a regulatory asset that included $9 million related to under-recovered electric supply costs and $19 million related to under-recovered natural gas supply costs.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

DSP Program costs. These amounts represent recoverable administrative costs incurred relating to filing, procurement, and information technology improvements associated with PECO’s PAPUC-approvedPAPUC- approved DSP Program for the procurement of electric supply following the expiration of PECO’s generation rate caps on December 31, 2010. The filing and implementation costs of this DSP Program are recoverable through the GSA over its 29-month term beginningthat began January 1, 2011. The independent evaluator costs associated with conducting procurements is recoverable over a12-month period after the PAPUC approves the results of the procurements. Costs relating to information technology improvements are recoverable over a 5-year period beginningthat began January 1, 2011. PECO earns a return on the recovery of information technology costs. These costs are included within the energy and transmission programs line item.

 

DSP II Program Costs. These amounts represent recoverable administrative costs incurred relating to the filing and procurement associated with PECO’s second PAPUC-approved DSP program for the procurement of electric supply. The filing and procurement of this DSP Program are recoverable through the GSA over its 24-month term beginningthat began June 1, 2013. The independent evaluator costs associated with conducting procurements are recoverable over a12-month period after the PAPUC approves the results of the procurements. PECO is not earning a return on these costs. These costs are included within the energy and transmission programs line item.

The BGE energy costs represent the electric and gas supply related costs recoverable (refundable) from (to) customers under BGE’s market-based SOS and MBR programs, respectively. BGE does not earn or pay interest on under- or over-recovered costs to customers. As of December 31, 2014, BGE’s regulatory asset of $15 million included $10 million related to under-recovered electric energy costs, $4 million of Constellation merger and integration costs and $1 million of abandonment costs to be recovered upon FERC approval. As of December 31, 2014, BGE’s regulatory liability of $7 million related to over-recovered natural gas supply costs. As of December 31, 2013, BGE’s regulatory asset of $4 million included $3 million of Constellation merger and integration costs and $1 million of abandonment costs to be recovered upon FERC approval. As of December 31, 2013, BGE’s regulatory liability of $11 million related to over-recovered natural gas supply costs.

 

Deferred storm costs.In the MDPSC’s March 2011 rate order, BGE was authorized to defer $16 million in storm costs incurred in February 2010. These costs are being amortized over a 5-year period that began in December 2010. BGE is earning a regulated return on thethis regulatory asset includedasset.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in base rates.millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Electric generation-related regulatory asset.As a result of the deregulation of electric generation, BGE ceased to meet the requirements for accounting for a regulated business for the previous electric generation portion of its business. As a result, BGE wrote-off its entire individual, generation-related regulatory assets and liabilities and established a single, generation-related regulatory asset to be collected through its regulated rates, which is being amortized on a basis thatapproximates the pre-existing individual regulatory asset amortization schedules. AThe portion of this regulatory asset represents income taxes recoverable through future rates that dodoes not earn a regulated rate of return. These amounts were $47return was $28 million as of December 31, 2012,2014, and $56$37 million as of December 31, 2011.2013. BGE will continue to amortize this amount through 2017.

 

Rate stabilization deferral.In June 2006, Senate Bill 1 was enacted in Maryland and imposed a rate stabilization measure that capped rate increases by BGE for residential electric customers at 15% from July 1, 2006, to May 31, 2007. As a result, BGE recorded a regulatory asset on its Consolidated Balance Sheets equal to the difference between the costs to purchase power and the revenues collected from customers, as well as related carrying charges based on short-term interest rates from July 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007. In addition, as required by Senate Bill 1, the MDPSC approved a plan that allowed residential electric customers the option to further defer the transition to market rates from June 1, 2007 to January 1, 2008. During 2007, BGE deferred $306 million of electricity purchased for resale expenses and certain applicable carrying charges, which are calculated using the impliedinterest rates of the rate stabilization bonds, as a regulatory asset related to the rate stabilization plans. During 20122014 and 2011,2013, BGE recovered $67$65 million and $57$66 million, respectively, of electricitypurchased for resale expenses and carrying charges related to the rate stabilization plan regulatory asset. BGE began amortizing the regulatory asset associated with the deferral which ended in May 2007 to earnings over a period not to exceed ten years when collection from customers began in June 2007.

 

Energy efficiency and demand response programs.These amounts represent costs recoverable (refundable) under ComEd’s ICC approved Energy Efficiency and Demand Response

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Plan, PECO’s PAPUC-approved EE&C Plan, and BGE’sthe BGE Smart Energy Savers Program®. ComEd began recoveringrecovers these costs or refunding over-collections of these costs on June 1, 2008 through a rider. ComEd earns a return on the capital investment incurred under the program but does not earn (pay) interest on under (over) collections. For PECO, this amount represents an over-collection of program costs related to both Phase I and Phase II of its EE&C Plan. PECO does not earn (pay) interest on under (over) collections. PECO began recovering thesethe costs of its Phase I and Phase II EE&C Plans through a ridersurcharge in January 2010 and June 2013, respectively, based on projected spending under the program. Recoveryprograms. Phase I recovery continued over the life of the program, which expired on May 31, 2013 and excess funds collected began being refunded in June 2013. Phase II of the program began on June 1, 2013, and will continue over the life of the program, which expireswill expire on May 31, 2013.2016. Excess funds collected are required to be refunded no later thanbeginning in June 30, 2013.2016. PECO earnsearned a return on the capital investment incurred under Phase I of the program but does not earn (pay) interest on under (over) collections.program. BGE’s Smart Energy Savers Program® includes both MDPSC approved demand response and energy efficiency programs. For the BGE Peak RewardsSM demand response program which began in January 2008, actual marketing and customer bonus costs incurred in the demand response program are being recovered over a 5-year amortization period from the date incurred pursuant to an order by the MDPSC. Fixed assets related to the demand response program are recovered over the life of the equipment. Also included in the demand response program are customer bill credits related to BGE’s Smart Energy Rewards program which began in July 2013. Actual costs incurred in the conservation program are being amortized over a 5- year5-year period with recovery beginning in 2010 pursuant to an order by the MDPSC. BGE earns a regulated rate of return on the capital investments and deferred costs incurred under the program and earns (pays) interest on under (over) collections.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Rate caseMerger integration costs.The ICC generally allows ComEd These amounts represent integration costs to receiveachieve distribution synergies related to the Constellation merger transaction. As a result of the MDPSC’s February 2013 rate order, BGE deferred $8 million related to non-severance merger integration costs incurred during 2012 and the first quarter of 2013. Of these costs, $4 million was authorized to be amortized over a 5-year period that began in March 2013. The recovery of the remaining $4 million was deferred. In the MDPSC’s December 2013 rate caseorder, BGE was authorized to recover the remaining $4 million and an additional $4 million of non-severance merger integration costs incurred during 2013. These costs are being amortized over three years. The ICC has issued orders allowing recovery of these costsa 5-year period that began in December 2013. BGE is earning a return on July 26, 2006, September 10, 2008, and May 24, 2011. The recovery period for the two former rate case costs was through September 15, 2011. The recovery period for the 2010 Rate Case costs is through May 31, 2014. Pursuant to the approved settlements of the 2010this regulatory asset included in base rates.

Under (Over)-recovered electric and naturalgas revenue decoupling. These amounts represent the electric and gas distribution rate cases, PECO is allowed recovery of rate case costs over two years ended December 31, 2012. ComEd and PECO dorecoverable from or (refundable) to customers under BGE’s decoupling mechanism, which does not earn a return on the recoveryrate of these costs.return. As of December 31, 2014, BGE had a regulatory asset of $7 million related to under-recovered electric revenue decoupling and a regulatory liability of $12 million related to over-recovered natural gas revenue decoupling. As of December 31, 2013, BGE had a regulatory liability of $7 million related to over-recovered electric revenue decoupling and $9 million related to over-recovered natural gas revenue decoupling.

 

Nuclear decommissioning.These amounts represent estimated future nuclear decommissioning costs for the Regulatory Agreement Units that exceed (regulatory asset) or are less than (regulatoryliability) the associated decommissioning trust fund assets. Exelon believes the trust fund assets, including prospective earnings thereon and any future collections from customers, will equalbe sufficient to fund the associated future decommissioning costs at the time of decommissioning. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information.

 

Removal costs. These amounts represent funds ComEd and BGE have received from customers through depreciation rates to cover the future non-legally required cost of removal of property, plant and equipment which reduces rate base for ratemaking purposes. This liability is reduced as costs are incurred.

DLC Program Costs. The DLC program costs include equipment, installation, and information technology costs necessary to implement the DLC Program under PECO’s EE&C Phase I Plans. PECO received full cost recovery through Phase I collections and will amortize the costs as a credit to the income statement to offset the related depreciation expense during the same period through September 2025, which is the remaining useful life of the assets. PECO is not paying interest on these over-recovered costs.

 

Electric distribution tax repairs. PECO’s 2010 electric distribution rate case settlement required that the expected cash benefit from the application of Revenue Procedure 2011-43, which was issued on August 19, 2011, to prior tax years be refunded to customers over a seven-year period. Credits began being reflected in customer bills on January 1, 2012. No interest will be paid to customers.

 

Gas distribution tax repairs.PECO’s 2010 natural gas distribution rate case settlement required that the expected cash benefit from the application of new tax repairs deduction methodologies for 2010 and prior tax years be refunded to customers over a seven-year period. In September 2012, PECO filed an application with the IRS to change its method of accounting for gas distribution repairs for the 2011 tax year. Credits will bebegan being reflected in customer bills beginningon January 1, 2013. No interest will be paid to customers.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Under (Over)-recovered uncollectible accounts. As a result of the February 2010 ICC order approving recovery of ComEd’s uncollectible accounts, ComEd has the ability to adjust its rates annually to reflect the increases and decreases in annual uncollectible accounts expense starting with year 2008. ComEd recorded a regulatory asset for the cumulative under-collections in 2008 and 2009. Recovery of the initial regulatory asset was completed over an approximate 14-month time frame which began in April 2010. The recovery or refund of the difference in the uncollectible accounts expense applicable to the years starting with January 1, 2010, will take place over a 12-month time frame beginning in June of the following year. ComEd is not earning a return on these costs.

 

Under (Over)-recovered AEPS costs current asset (liability). The AEPS costs represent the administrative and AEC costs incurred to comply with the requirements of the AEPS Act, which are recoverable on a full and current basis. PECO earns interest on under-recovered costs and pays interest on over-recovered costs to customers. These costs are included within the energy and transmission programs line item.

Revenue subject to refund. These amounts represent refunds and associated interest ComEd owes to customers primarily related to the treatment of the post-test year accumulated depreciation issue in the 2007 Rate Case. As of December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, ComEd owed $3 million and $37 million with $1 million of interest, respectively. See above discussion of the 2007 Rate Case for further information.

 

Purchase of Receivables Programs (Exelon, ComEd, PECO, and BGE)

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE are required, under separate legislation and regulations in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively, to purchase certain receivables from retail electric and natural gas suppliers. For retail suppliers participating in the utilities’ consolidated billing, ComEd, PECO and BGE must purchase their customer accounts receivables. ComEd and BGE purchasepurchases receivables at a discount to primarily recover uncollectible accounts expense from the suppliers. BGE’s tariff provides that receivables are to be purchased at a discount, primarily to recover uncollectible accounts expense from the suppliers. However, if the discount rate is negative, the tariff provides that the receivable is purchased at a zero discount rate. BGE is currently purchasing certain receivables at a zero discount rate. PECO is required to purchase receivables at face value and is permitted to recover uncollectible accounts expense from customers through distribution rates. Exelon, ComEd, PECO, and BGE do not record unbilled commodity receivables under their POR programs. Purchased billed receivables are classified in other accounts receivable, net on Exelon’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following tables provide information about the purchased receivables of the Registrants as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011.2013.

 

As of December 31, 2012

  Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Purchased receivables(a)

  $191  $55  $65  $71 

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(b)

   (21  (9  (6  (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Purchased receivables, net

  $170  $46  $59  $65 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

  Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Purchased receivables(a)

  $68  $16  $52  $61 

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(b)

   (5  —     (5  (3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Purchased receivables, net

  $63  $16  $47  $58 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2014

  Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Purchased receivables (a)

  $290   $139   $76   $75  

Allowance for uncollectible accounts (b)

   (42  (21  (8  (13
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Purchased receivables, net

  $248   $118   $68   $62  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

  Exelon  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Purchased receivables (a)

  $263   $105   $72   $86  

Allowance for uncollectible accounts (b)

   (30  (16  (7  (7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Purchased receivables, net

  $233   $89   $65   $79  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)PECO’s gas POR program became effective on January 1, 2012 and includes a 1% discount on purchased receivables in order to recover the implementation costs of the program. If the costs are not fully recovered when PECO files its next gas distribution rate case, PECO will propose a mechanism to recover the remaining implementation costs as a distribution charge to low volume transportation customers or apply future discounts on purchased receivables from natural gas suppliers serving those customers.
(b)For ComEd and BGE, reflects the incremental allowance for uncollectible accounts recorded, which is in addition to the purchase discount. For ComEd, the incremental uncollectible accounts expense is recovered through its Purchase of Receivables with Consolidated Billing (PORCB) tariff.

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4. MergerMergers, Acquisitions, and AcquisitionsDispositions

 

Proposed Merger with Constellation (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)Pepco Holdings, Inc. (Exelon)

 

Description of Transaction

On April 29, 2014, Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) signed an agreement and plan of merger (as subsequently amended and restated as of July 18, 2014, the Merger Agreement) to combine the two companies in an all cash transaction. The resulting company will retain the Exelon name and be headquartered in Chicago. Under the Merger Agreement, PHI’s shareholders will receive $27.25 of cash in exchange for each share of PHI common stock. In connection with the Merger Agreement, Exelon entered into a subscription agreement under which it has purchased $126 million of a new class of nonvoting, nonconvertible and nontransferable preferred securities of PHI as of December 31, 2014, with additional investments of $18 million to be made quarterly up to a maximum aggregate investment of $180 million. The preferred securities are included in Other non-current assets on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. PHI has the right to redeem the preferred securities at its option for the purchase price paid plus accrued dividends, if any. Exelon expects total cash required to fund the acquisition of common stock and preferred securities plus other related acquisition costs to total approximately $7.2 billion. As part of the applications for approval of the merger, Exelon and PHI proposed a package of benefits to the PHI utilities’ respective customers, providing for direct investment of more than $100 million with the actual amount and timing of any related payments dependent upon settlement discussions in merger regulatory approval proceedings and the terms of regulatory orders approving the merger.

To date, the PHI stockholders, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) and the FERC have approved the merger of PHI and Exelon. The Federal Communications Commission has also approved the transfer of certain PHI communications licenses. On February 11, 2015, the NJBPU approved the proposed merger and the previously filed settlement signed and filed by Exelon, PHI, Atlantic City Electric (ACE), NJBPU staff, and the Independent Energy Coalition. The settlement provides a package of benefits to ACE customers and the state of New Jersey. This package of benefits includes the establishment of customer rate credit programs, with an aggregate value of $62 million for ACE customers and energy efficiency programs that will provide savings for ACE customers of $15 million.

Completion of the transaction also remains conditioned upon approval by the Public Services Commissions of the District of Columbia, Delaware and Maryland. Procedural schedules have been set in these commission proceedings and final approval decisions are expected in the first half of 2015.

On October 9, 2014, PHI and Exelon each received a request for additional information from the DOJ. The request had the effect of extending the DOJ review period until 30 days after PHI and Exelon each has certified that it had substantially complied with the request. On November 21, 2014, Exelon and PHI each certified that it had substantially complied with the request. Accordingly, the HSR Act waiting period expired on December 22, 2014, and the HSR Act no longer precludes completion of the merger. Although the DOJ allowed the waiting period under the HSR Act to expire without taking any action with respect to the merger, the DOJ has not advised Exelon or PHI that it has concluded its investigation. Exelon and PHI will continue to work cooperatively with the DOJ regarding the proposed merger.

Exelon and PHI continue to expect to complete the merger in the second or third quarter of 2015.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Exelon has been named in suits filed in the Delaware Chancery Court alleging that individual directors of PHI breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the proposed merger transaction and Exelon aided and abetted the individual directors’ breaches. The suits seek to enjoin PHI from completing the merger or seek rescission of the merger if completed. In addition, they also seek unspecified damages and costs. In September 2014, the parties reached a proposed settlement which is subject to court approval. Final court approval of the proposed settlement is not expected to occur until the second quarter of 2015, at the earliest. Exelon has also been named in a federal court case with similar claims and is in the process of negotiating a settlement. Exelon does not believe these suits will impact the completion of the transaction, and they are not expected to have a material impact on Exelon’s results of operations.

Through December 31, 2014, Exelon has incurred approximately $179 million of expense associated with the proposed merger, primarily $48 million related to acquisition and integration costs and $131 million of costs incurred to finance the transaction. The Merger Agreement also provides for termination rights on behalf of both parties. Under certain circumstances, if the Merger Agreement is terminated, PHI may be required to pay Exelon a termination fee ranging from $259 million to $293 million plus certain expenses. If the Merger Agreement does not close due to a regulatory failure, Exelon may be required to pay PHI a termination fee equal to the amount of purchased nonvoting preferred securities of PHI described above, through the redemption by PHI of the outstanding nonvoting preferred securities for no consideration other than the nominal par value of the stock.

Merger Financing

Exelon intends to fund the all-cash transaction using a combination of approximately $3.5 billion of debt, up to $1.0 billion in cash from asset sales primarily at Generation, and the remainder through issuance of equity (including mandatory convertible securities). On June 11, 2014, Exelon marketed an equity offering of 57.5 million shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $35 per share in connection with forward sales agreements and $1.2 billion of junior subordinated notes in the form of 23 million equity units. In addition, Exelon signed a 364-day $7.2 billion senior unsecured bridge credit facility to support the contemplated transaction and provide flexibility for timing of permanent financing, which has subsequently been reduced to a $3.2 billion facility as a result of the execution of the debt and equity security issuances and the net after-tax cash proceeds from generating asset divestitures during the second half of 2014. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements and Note 19—Common Stock for more information.

Acquisitions (Exelon and Generation)

Acquisition of Integrys Energy Services, Inc. (Exelon and Generation)

On November 1, 2014, Generation acquired the competitive retail electric and natural gas business activities of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. through the purchase of all of the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Integrys Energy Services, Inc. (Integrys) for a purchase price of $332 million, including net working capital. Generation has elected to account for the transaction as an asset acquisition for federal income tax purposes. As of December 31, 2014, Generation had remitted $319 million to Integrys Energy Group, Inc. and the remaining balance of $13 million, which is included in Other current liabilities on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, will be paid during the first or second quarter of 2015. The generation and solar asset businesses of Integrys are excluded from the transaction. The Purchase Agreement also includes various representations, warranties, covenants, indemnification and other provisions customary for a transaction of this nature.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Consistent with the applicable accounting guidance, the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was determined as of the acquisition date through the use of significant estimates and assumptions that are judgmental in nature. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions used include: projected future cash flows (including the amount and timing); discount rates reflecting the risk inherent in the future cash flows; and future power and fuel market prices.

The following table summarizes the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred and the assets and liabilities assumed for the Integrys acquisition by Generation:

Total consideration transferred

  $332  

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

  

Working capital assets

  $389  

Mark-to-market derivative assets

   185  

Unamortized energy contract assets

   115  

Customer relationships

   48  

Working capital liabilities

   (195

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   (57

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   (109

Deferred tax liability

   (16
  

 

 

 

Total net identifiable assets, at fair value

  $360  
  

 

 

 

Bargain purchase gain (after-tax)

  $28  
  

 

 

 

The purchase accounting is preliminary, and although not expected, may be further adjusted from what is shown above.

The after-tax bargain purchase gain of $28 million is primarily the result of IES executing additional contract volumes between the date the acquisition agreement was signed and the closing of the transaction resulting in an increase in the fair value of the net assets acquired as of the acquisition date. The after-tax gain is included within Gain on consolidation and acquisition of businesses in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

IES’s operating revenue and net loss included in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the period from November 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 were approximately $386 million and $(42) million, respectively. The net loss includes pre-tax unrealized losses on derivative contracts of $108 million and the bargain purchase gain of $28 million. Exelon and Generation incurred approximately $7 million of merger and integration related costs which are included within Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Merger with Constellation (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

Description of Constellation Merger Transaction

 

On March 12, 2012, Exelon completed the merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement among Exelon, Bolt Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon (Merger Sub), and Constellation. As a result of that merger, Merger Sub was merged into Constellation (the Initial Merger) and Constellation became a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon. Following the completion of the Initial

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Merger, Exelon and Constellation completed a series of internal corporate organizational restructuring transactions. Constellation merged with and into Exelon, with Exelon continuing as the surviving corporation (the Upstream Merger). Simultaneously with the Upstream Merger, Constellation’s interest in RF HoldCo LLC, which holds Constellation’s interest in BGE, was transferred to Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon that also owns Exelon’s interests in ComEd and PECO. Following the Upstream Merger and the transfer of RF HoldCo LLC, Exelon contributed to Generation certain subsidiaries, including those with generation and customer supply operations that were acquired from Constellation as a result of the Initial Merger and the Upstream Merger.

 

Constellation’s shareholders received 0.930 shares of Exelon common stock in exchange for each share of Constellation common stock outstanding as of March 12, 2012. Generally, all outstanding Constellation equity-based compensation awards were converted into Exelon equity-based compensation awards using the same ratio. See Note 17—Common Stock for further information.

Regulatory Matters from the Constellation Merger

 

In December 2011,February 2012, the MDPSC issued an order approving the Exelon and Constellation reached a settlement with the State of Maryland and the City of Baltimore and other interested parties in connection with the regulatory proceedings related to the merger that were pending before the MDPSC.merger. As part of this settlement and the application for approval of the merger by MDPSC Order, Exelon agreed to provide a package of benefits to BGE customers, the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland, resulting in an estimated direct investment in the State of Maryland of more thanapproximately $1 billion.

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

On February 17, 2012, the MDPSC approved the merger with conditions. Many of the conditions were reflective of the settlement agreements described above. The following costs were recognized after the closing of the merger and are included in Exelon’s, Generation’s and BGE’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2012:

 

Description

 Payment
Period
 BGE Generation Exelon 

Statement of Operations
Location

 Payment
Period
 BGE Generation Exelon 

Statement of Operations

Location

BGE rate credit of $100 per residential customer(a)

 Q2 2012 $113  $—     $113  Revenues Q2 2012 $113   $—     $113   Revenues

Customer investment fund to invest in energy efficiency and low-income energy assistance to BGE customers

 2012 to 2014  —      —      113.5  O&M Expense 2012 to 2014  —      —      114   O&M Expense

Contribution for renewable energy, energy efficiency or related projects in Baltimore

 2012 to 2014  —      —      2  O&M Expense 2012 to 2014  —      —      2   O&M Expense

Charitable contributions at $7 million per year for 10 years

 2012 to 2021  28   35   70  O&M Expense 2012 to 2021  28    35    70   O&M Expense

State funding for offshore wind development projects

 Q2 2012  —      —      32  O&M Expense Q2 2012  —      —      32   O&M Expense

Miscellaneous tax benefits

 Q2 2012  (2  —      (2 Taxes Other Than Income Q2 2012  (2  —      (2 Taxes Other Than Income
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

Total

  $139  $35  $328.5    $139   $35   $329   
  

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

(a)Exelon made a $66 million equity contribution to BGE in the second quarter of 2012 to fund the after-tax amount of the rate credit as directed in the MDPSC order approving the merger transaction.

 

In addition to these costs, theThe direct investment estimate includes $95 million to $120 million forrelating to the requirement to cause construction of a headquarters building in Baltimore for Generation’s competitive energy businesses. On March 20, 2013, Generation signed a 20 year lease agreement that was contingent upon the developer obtaining all required approvals, permits and financing for the construction of a building in Baltimore, Maryland. The construction is expectedoperating lease became effective during the second quarter of 2014 when these outstanding contingencies were met by the developer. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for further information regarding Generation’s total commitments under the lease agreement.

Combined Notes to be completedConsolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in 1 to 2 years. millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The direct investment estimate also includes $625$600 million to $650 million for Exelon’s and Generation’s commitment to develop or assist in the development of 285—300 MWs300MWs of new generation in Maryland, expected to be completed over a period of 10 years. Such costs, which are expected to be primarily capital in nature, will be recognized as incurred. As of December 31, 2012, amounts reflected in the Exelon and Generation consolidated financial statements for these commitments were immaterial.

The settlement agreementMDPSC order contemplates various options for complying with the new generation development commitments, including building or acquiring generating assets, making subsidy or compliance payments, or in circumstances in which the generation build is delayed or certain specified provisions are elected, making liquidated damages payments. Exelon and Generation expect that the majority of these commitments will be satisfied by building or acquiring generating assets and, therefore, will be primarily capital in nature and recognized as incurred. If inHowever, during the futurethird quarter of 2014, the conditions associated with one of the generation development commitments changed such that Exelon determinesand Generation now believe that it is probable that itthe most likely outcome will makeinvolve making subsidy compliance payments and/or liquidated damages payments rather than constructing the specified generating plant. As a result, Exelon and Generation recorded a pre-tax $44 million loss contingency related to the newthis generation development commitments, Exelon will record a liability at that time. Ascommitment which is included in Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of December 31, 2012,Operations and Comprehensive Income. While this $44 million loss contingency represents Generation’s best estimate of the future obligation, it is reasonably possible that Exelon willand Generation could ultimately be required to make cumulative subsidy or liquidated damages payments of up to a maximum of approximately $40$105 million rather than buildover a 20-year period dependent on actual generating output from a successfully constructed generating plant.

To date, Generation has placed into service 40MW and has commenced development of 150MW of new generation in Maryland towards the 300MW commitment. In July 2013, Generation executed an engineering procurement and construction contract to expand its Perryman, Maryland site with at least 120MW of natural gas-fired generation to satisfy one of the generation projects contemplated by the commitments given that the generation build is dependent upon the passageto Maryland with achievement of legislation and other conditions that Exelon does not control.

Pursuant to the MDPSC merger approval conditions, BGE is restricted from paying any dividend on its common shares through the end of 2014, is required to maintain specified minimum capital and O&M expenditure levelscommercial operation expected in 2012 and2015. In December 2013, and is not permitted to reduce employment levels due to involuntary attritionGeneration entered into contracts associated with the merger integration process.

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(Dollarsconstruction of the 40MW Fourmile Wind project, which was placed in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

service in December 2014. In December 2014, Generation entered into contracts associated with the construction of the 30MW Fair Wind project in western Maryland with achievement of commercial operations expected in 2015. The wind projects will satisfy a portion of the 125MW Tier I land-based renewables commitment. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information. Exelon’s and Generation’s consolidated financial statements include $185 million and $24 million of capitalized expenditures within Property, plant and equipment, net as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $3 million and $6 million of development costs within Operating and maintenance expense for the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, associated with the pursuit of these commitments for new generation in the State of Maryland.

 

Associated with certain of the regulatory approvals required for the merger, Exelon and Constellation agreed to enter into contracts to sellon November 30, 2012, a subsidiary of Generation sold three ConstellationMaryland generating stations located in PJM within 150 days (subsequently extended 30 days by the DOJ) following the merger completion and to complete the divestitures within 30 days after receipt of regulatory approvals. These stations,associated assets, Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and C.P. Crane in Baltimore County, Maryland, include base-load, coal-fired generation units plus associated gas/oil units located at the same sites, and total 2,648 MW of generation capacity.

On August 8, 2012, a subsidiary of Generation reached an agreement to sell these three Maryland generating stations and associated assets to Raven Power Holdings LLC (Raven Power), a subsidiary of Riverstone Holdings LLC. The sale was completed on November 30, 2012. The sale agreement included a base price with purchase price adjustments based on fuel inventory, working capital, capital expenditures, and timing of the closing, resulting in net proceeds from the sale of approximately $371 million. Decisions by certain market participants to remove themselves from the bidding process, combined with the deadlines and limitations on the pool of potential buyers imposed by the merger approval orders, resulted in realized sales proceeds below Generation’s estimated fair value of the Maryland generating stations. Consequently, Exelon and Generation recorded a pre-tax loss of $278$272 million in operating and maintenance expense in the third quarter of 2012 to reflect the difference between the estimated sales price at that time and the carrying value. This loss amount was adjusted to $272value of the generating stations and associated assets. In the first quarter of 2013, Exelon and Generation recorded a pre-tax gain of $8 million to reflect the final settlement of the sales price upon closing on November 30, 2012.with Raven Power.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

In connection with the sale of the Maryland generating stations, Exelon agreed to indemnify Raven Power for certain costs associated with the treatment of hazardous substances at off-site disposal facilities and any claims arising as a result of, or in connection with, any toxic tort, natural resource damages, loss of life or injury to persons due to releases of, or exposure to hazardous substances in connection with Raven Power’s remediation of environmental contamination or Exelon’s non-compliance with environmental laws or permits prior to the closing date of the sale.

Pursuant to the MDPSC merger approval conditions, BGE was restricted from paying any dividend on its common shares through the end of 2014, was required to maintain specified minimum capital and O&M expenditure levels in 2012 and 2013, and was not permitted to reduce employment levels due to involuntary attrition associated with the merger integration process for two years following the closing of the merger. Additionally, BGE is subject to other merger approval conditions to enhance BGE’s ring-fencing measures established by order of the MDPSC.

 

Subsequent to the merger, Generation discovered that, for the first two weeks following the merger, due to a software error, Generation inadvertently bid certain generating units into the PJM energy market at prices that slightly exceeded the cost-based caps to which it had agreed. This error was a violation of the commitments made in connection with merger approvals by DOJ, FERC and the MDPSC. Generation reported the error to the DOJ, FERC and the MDPSC and committed to remedy the impacts of its error. The MDPSC held a hearing to review the error, and accepted Generation’s proposed remediation. Subsequent close examination by Generation of its cost-based bids also revealed the need for some minor adjustments to the cost build up for certain of its PJM units. Generation has coordinated with PJM to determine the impact on Generation’s revenues and the market from this error and these adjustments, and Generation has worked with PJM to reverse the financial impacts. In November 2012, Generation reached a settlement with the DOJ regarding this matter. The final resolution did not have a material impact on Exelon’s or Generation’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

 

In addition, in January 2012, Exelon and Constellation reached an agreement with EDF under which EDF withdrew its opposition to the Exelon-Constellation merger. The terms of the agreement address CENG, a joint venture between Constellation and EDF that owns and operates a total of three nuclear facilities with a total of five generating units in Maryland and New York. The agreement reaffirms the terms of the joint venture. The agreement did not include any exchange of monetary consideration, and Exelon does not expect the agreement will have a material effect on Exelon’s and Generation’s future results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Exelon was named in suits filed in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City, Maryland alleging that individual directors of Constellation breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the proposed merger transaction and Exelon aided and abetted the individual directors’ breaches. Similar suits were also filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The suits sought to enjoin a Constellation shareholder vote on the proposed merger until all material information was disclosed and sought rescission of the proposed merger. During the third quarter of 2011, the parties to the suits reached an agreement in principle to settle the suits through additional disclosures to Constellation shareholders. On June 26, 2012, the court approved the settlement and entered final judgment.

 

Accounting for the Constellation Merger Transaction

The total consideration in the merger was based on the opening price of a share of Exelon common stock on March 12, 2012 (in millions):

   Number of Shares/
Awards Issued
   Total Fair
Value
 

Issuance of Exelon common stock to Constellation shareholders and equity award holders at the exchange ratio of 0.930 shares for each share of Constellation common stock; based on the opening price of Exelon common stock on March 12, 2012 of $38.91(a)

   187.45   $7,294 

Issuance of Exelon equity awards to replace existing Constellation equity awards(b)

   11.30    71 
    

 

 

 

Total purchase price

    $7,365 
    

 

 

 

(a)The number of shares issued excludes 0.7 million shares of stock that are held in a custodian account specifically for the settlement of unvested share-based restricted stock awards. The related share value is excluded from the estimated fair value as these awards have not vested and, therefore, are not in the purchase price.
(b)Includes vested Constellation stock options and restricted stock units converted at fair value to Exelon awards on March 12, 2012. The fair value of the stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes model.

All options to purchase Constellation common stock under various equity agreements were converted into options to acquire a number of shares of Exelon common stock (as adjusted for the exchange ratio) at an option price. All Constellation unvested restricted stock awards granted prior to April 28, 2011, that were outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger, became vested on a pro rata basis (determined based upon the number of months from the start of the applicable restricted period to the closing of the Initial Merger) and converted into Exelon common stock at the exchange ratio in accordance with the applicable stock plan and award agreement terms. All Constellation restricted stock awards that remained unvested on a pro rata basis pursuant to the foregoing formula, and any Constellation unvested restricted stock awards granted after April 28, 2011, have been assumed by Exelon and automatically converted into shares of unvested restricted stock of Exelon at the exchange ratio. Likewise, all restricted stock units granted prior to April 28, 2011 under the Constellation Plans and outstanding immediately prior to the completion of the Initial Merger became vested on a pro rata basis (determined based upon the number of months from the start of the applicable restricted period to the closing of the Initial Merger) and have been assumed by Exelon and automatically converted into a number of shares of Exelon common stock at the exchange ratio.

 

The fair value of Constellation’s non-regulated business assets acquired and liabilities assumed was determined based on significant estimates and assumptions that are judgmental in nature, including projected future cash flows (including timing); discount rates reflecting risk inherent in the future cash flows; and future market prices. There were also judgments made to determine the expected useful lives assigned to each class of assets acquired and duration of liabilities assumed.

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The financial statements of BGE do not include fair value adjustments for assets or liabilities subject to rate-settingratesetting provisions for BGE. BGE is subject to the rate-setting authority of FERC and the MDPSC and is accounted for pursuant to the accounting guidance for regulated operations. The rate-setting and cost recovery provisions currently in place for BGE provide revenue derived from costs

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

including a return on investment of assets and liabilities included in rate base. Except for debt, fuel supply contracts and regulatory assets not earning a return, the fair values of BGE’s tangible and intangible assets and liabilities subject to these rate-setting provisions are assumed to approximate their carrying values and, therefore, do not reflect any net adjustments related to these amounts. For BGE’s debt, fuel supply contracts and regulatory assets not earning a return, the difference between fair value and book value of BGE’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as a regulatory asset and liability at Exelon Corporate as Exelon did not apply push-down accounting to BGE. See Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on BGE’s push-down accounting treatment. Also see Note 3 – 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information on BGE’s regulatory assets.

 

The valuations performed in the first quarter of 2012 to assess the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed were considered preliminary as a result of the short time period between the closing of the merger and the end of the first quarter of 2012. The allocation of the purchase price may be modified up to one year from the date of the merger as more information is obtained about the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The preliminary valuations performed in the first quarter of 2012 were updated in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2012, with the most significant adjustments to the preliminary valuation amounts having been made to the fair values assigned to the acquired power supply and fuel contracts, unregulated property, plant and equipment and investments in affiliates. The preliminary amounts recognized are subjectThere were no significant adjustments to further revision until the valuations are completed and to the extent that additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the merger date. Any changes to the fair value assessments may affect the purchase price allocation in the first quarter of 2013 and material changes could require the financial statements to be retroactively amended.purchase price allocation was final as of March 31, 2013.

 

The updated preliminaryfinal purchase price allocation of the Initial Merger of Exelon with Constellation and Exelon’s contribution of certain subsidiaries of Constellation to Generation at December 31, 2012 was as follows:

 

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation, excluding amortization

  Exelon   Generation 

Current assets

  $4,936   $3,638 

Property, plant and equipment

   9,342    4,054 

Unamortized energy contracts

   3,218    3,218 

Other intangibles, trade name and retail relationships

   457    457 

Investment in affiliates

   1,942    1,942 

Pension and OPEB regulatory asset

   740    —   

Other assets

   2,265    1,266 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   22,900    14,575 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   3,408    2,804 

Unamortized energy contracts

   1,722    1,512 

Long-term debt, including current maturities

   5,632    2,972 

Noncontrolling interest

   90    90 

Deferred credits and other liabilities and preferred securities

   4,683    1,933 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, preferred securities and noncontrolling interest

   15,535    9,311 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total purchase price

  $7,365   $5,264 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Intangible Assets Recorded

For the power supply and fuel contracts acquired from Constellation, the difference between the contract price and the market price at the date of the merger was recognized as either an intangible asset or liability based on whether the contracts were in or out-of-the-money. The valuation of the acquired intangible assets and liabilities was estimated by applying either the market approach or the income approach depending on the nature of the underlying contract. The market approach was utilized when prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable transactions were available. Otherwise the income approach, which is based upon discounted projected future cash flows associated with the underlying contracts, was utilized. The measure is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. Key estimates and inputs include forecasted power and fuel prices and the discount rate. The fair value amounts are amortized over the life of the contract in relation to the present value of the underlying cash flows as of the merger date. Amortization expense and income are recorded through purchased power and fuel expense or operating revenues. Exelon and Generation present separately in their Consolidated Balance Sheets the unamortized energy contract assets and liabilities for these contracts. Exelon’s and Generation’s amortization expense for the period March 12, 2012 to December 31, 2012 amounted to $1,098 million. This amortization expense excludes the $116 million in amortization of the regulatory asset and equally offsetting amortization of the fuel supply contract liability recorded at Exelon Corporate in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The weighted-average amortization period is approximately 1.5 years.

The fair value of the Constellation trade name intangible asset was determined based on the relief from royalty method of the income approach whereby fair value is determined to be the present value of the license fees avoided by owning the assets. The measure is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. Key assumptions include the hypothetical royalty rate and the discount rate. Exelon’s and Generation’s straight line amortization expense for the period March 12, 2012 to December 31, 2012 amounted to $20 million. The amortization period is approximately 10 years. The trade name intangible asset is included in deferred debits and other assets within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The fair value of the retail relationships was determined based on a “multi-period excess method” of the income approach. Under this method, the intangible asset’s fair value is determined to be the estimated future cash flows that will be earned on the current customer base, taking into account expected contract renewals based on customer attrition rates and costs to retain those customers. The measure is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. Key assumptions include the customer attrition rate and the discount rate. The intangible assets are amortized as amortization expense on a straight line basis over the useful life of the underlying assets averaging approximately 12.4 years. Exelon’s and Generation’s amortization expense for the period March 12, 2012 to December 31, 2012 amounted to $15 million. The retail relationships intangible assets are included in deferred debits and other assets within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Exelon’s intangible assets and liabilities acquired through the merger with Constellation included in its Consolidated Balance Sheets, along with the future estimated amortization, were as follows as of December 31, 2012:

Description

 Weighted
Average
Amortization
  Gross  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net  Estimated amortization expense 
     2013  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018
and
Beyond
 

Unamortized energy contracts, net(a)

  1.5  $1,496  $(982 $514  $394  $74  $19  $(31 $(22 $80 

Trade name

  10.0   243   (20  223   24   24   24   24   24   103 

Retail relationships

  12.4   214   (15  199   19   19   19   19   19   104 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total, net

  $1,953  $(1,017 $936  $437  $117  $62  $12  $21  $287 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes the fair value of BGE’s power and gas supply contracts for which an offsetting Exelon Corporate regulatory asset was also recorded.

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation, excluding amortization

  Exelon   Generation 

Current assets

  $4,936    $3,638  

Property, plant, and equipment

   9,342     4,054  

Unamortized energy contracts

   3,218     3,218  

Other intangibles, trade name and retail relationships

   457     457  

Investment in affiliates

   1,942     1,942  

Pension and OPEB regulatory asset

   740     —    

Other assets

   2,265     1,266  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   22,900     14,575  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   3,408     2,804  

Unamortized energy contracts

   1,722     1,512  

Long-term debt, including current maturities

   5,632     2,972  

Noncontrolling interest

   90     90  

Deferred credits and other liabilities and preferred securities

   4,683     1,933  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, preferred securities and noncontrolling interest

   15,535     9,311  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total purchase price

  $7,365    $5,264  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Impact of the Constellation Merger

 

It is impracticable to determine the current quarter and year-to-date overall financial statement impact for the Constellation subsidiaries contributed down to Generation following the Upstream Merger.Merger for the year ended December 31, 2012. Upon closing of the merger, the operations of these Constellation subsidiaries were integrated into Generation’s operations and are therefore not fully distinguishable after the merger.

 

The impact of BGE on Exelon’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income includes operating revenues of $3,165 million, $3,065 million and $2,091 million and net loss of $31

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

income (loss) $211 million, $210 million and $(31) million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

During the year ended December 31, 2012.2014, Exelon and Generation both incurred merger and integration-related costs of $22 million. Of these amounts, nothing was deferred as a regulatory asset as of December 31, 2014.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE incurred merger and integration-related costs of $142 million, $106 million, $16 million, $9 million and $6 million, respectively. Of these amounts, Exelon, ComEd and BGE deferred $17 million, $11 million and $6 million, respectively, as a regulatory asset as of December 31, 2013. Additionally, Exelon and BGE established a regulatory asset of $6 million as of December 31, 2013 for previously incurred 2012 merger and integration-related costs.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2012, Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE incurred merger and integration-related costs of $746$804 million, $340 million, $5$41 million, $17 million and $160$182 million, respectively. TheseOf these amounts, do not include mergerExelon, ComEd and integration-related costs ofBGE deferred $58 million, $36 million and $22 million, incurred at ComEd and BGE, respectively, which have been recorded as a regulatory asset. asset as of December 31, 2012.

The costs incurred are classified primarily within Operating and Maintenance Expensemaintenance expense in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, with the exception of the BGE customer rate credit and the credit facility fees, which are included as a reduction to operatingOperating revenues and other,Other, net, respectively, for the yearyears ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012. See Note 22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Exelon, Generation and PECO incurred merger and integration-related costs of $77 million, $15 million and $2 million, respectively. These costs are classified primarily within Operating and Maintenance Expense in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Severance Costs

The Registrants have an ongoing severance plan under which, in general, the longer an employee worked prior to termination the greater the amount of severance benefits. The Registrants record a liability and expense or regulatory asset for severance once terminations are probable of occurrence and the related severance benefits can be reasonably estimated. For severance benefits that are incremental to its ongoing severance plan (“one-time termination benefits”), the Registrants measure the obligation and record the expense at fair value at the communication date if there are no future service requirements, or, if future service is required to receive the termination benefit, ratably over the required service period.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Upon closing the merger with Constellation, Exelon recorded a severance accrual for the anticipated employee position reductions as a result of the post-merger integration. The majority of these positions are corporate and Generation support positions. Since then, Exelon has identified specific employees to be severed pursuant to the merger-related staffing and selection process; as well as employees that were previously identified for severance but have since accepted another position within Exelon and are no longer receiving a severance benefit. Exelon adjusts its accrual each quarter to reflect its best estimate of remaining severance costs. The amount of severance expense associated with the post-merger integration recognized through December 31, 2012, for Exelon is $138 million, which includes $88 million, $16 million, $7 million and $19 million for Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively. Estimated costs to be incurred after December 31, 2012 are not material. In addition, certain employees identified during the staffing and selection process also receive pension and other postretirement benefits that are deemed contractual termination benefits. See Note 14—Retirement Benefits for additional information on the contractual termination benefits.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Registrants recorded the following severance benefits costs associated with the identified job reductions within operating and maintenance expense in their Consolidated Statements of Operations, except for ComEd and BGE:

Year Ended December 31, 2012

                    

Severance Benefits(a)

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd (b)   PECO   BGE (c) 

Severance charges

  $124   $80   $14   $7   $17 

Stock compensation

   7    4    1    —       1 

Other charges

   7    4    1    —       1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total severance benefits

  $138   $88   $16   $7   $19 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)The amounts above include $46 million at Generation, $14 million at ComEd, $7 million at PECO, and $7 million at BGE, for amounts billed by BSC through intercompany allocations for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(b)ComEd established regulatory assets of $16 million, as of December 31, 2012, for severance benefits costs. The majority of these costs are expected to be recovered over a five-year period.
(c)Consistent with MDPSC precedent, BGE established a regulatory asset of $19 million, as of December 31, 2012, for severance benefits costs. The majority of these costs are expected to be recovered over a five-year period.

Amounts included in the table below represent the severance liability recorded by Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE for employees of those Registrants and exclude amounts billed through intercompany allocations:

Year Ended December 31, 2012

                 

Severance liability

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

Balance at December 31, 2011

  $—    $—    $—    $—     $—   

Severance charges(a)

   124   38   2   —      11 

Stock compensation

   7   2   —     —      —   

Other charges(b)

   7   2   —     —      1 

Payments

   (27  (9  (1  —      (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

  $111  $33  $1  $—     $11 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes salary continuance and health and welfare severance benefits. Amounts represent ongoing severance plan benefits. Amounts also include one-time termination benefits of $3 million and $1 million for Exelon and Generation, respectively, which they began to recognize in the second quarter of 2012.
(b)Primarily includes life insurance, employer payroll taxes, educational assistance, and outplacement services.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Cash payments under the plan began in the second quarter of 2012. Substantially all cash payments under the plan are expected to be made by the end of 2016.

 

Pro-forma Impact of the Constellation Merger

 

The following unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the consolidated results of operations of Exelon and Generation as if the merger with Constellation had taken place on January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma information was calculated after applying Exelon’s and Generation’s accounting policies and adjusting Constellation’s including BGE’s as appropriate, results to reflect purchase accounting adjustments.

 

The unaudited pro forma financial information has been presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of results of operations that would have been achieved had the merger events taken place on the dates indicated, or the future consolidated results of operations of the combined company.

 

   Generation   Exelon 
   Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 

(unaudited)

      2012           2011 (a)            2012           2011 (b)      

Total Revenues

  $17,013   $19,494   $26,700   $30,712 

Net income attributable to Exelon

   1,205    324    2,092    974 

Basic Earnings Per Share

   n.a.     n.a.    $2.56   $1.15 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

   n.a.     n.a.     2.55    1.14 
   Exelon   Generation 
   Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 

(unaudited)

      2012           2011 (a)            2012           2011 (a)      

Total revenues

   26,700     30,712     17,013     19,494  

Net income attributable to Exelon

   2,092     974     1,205     324  

Basic earnings per share

   2.56     1.15     n.a.     n.a.  

Diluted earnings per share

   2.55     1.14     n.a.     n.a.  

 

(a)The amounts above include non-recurring costs directly related to the merger of $203$236 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.
(b)The amounts above include non-recurring costs directly related to the merger of $236$203 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

AcquisitionsAsset Divestitures (Exelon and Generation)

 

ConsistentIncluding the Quail Run generating facility that was sold on January 21, 2015, Generation has sold certain generating assets with the applicable accounting guidance, the faira total net book value of theapproximately $1.8 billion prior to consideration of asset impairments (See Note 8—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets for further information), for total pre-tax proceeds of approximately $1.8 billion (after-tax proceeds of approximately $1.4 billion), which resulted in cumulative pre-tax gains on sale of approximately $412 million, which are included in Gain (loss) on sales of assets acquiredon Exelon’s and liabilities assumed was determined asGeneration’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The proceeds are expected to be used primarily to finance a portion of the acquisition date through the use of significant estimates and assumptions that are judgmental in nature. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions used include: projected future cash flows (including the amount and timing); discount rates reflecting the risk inherent in the future cash flows; and future power and fuel market prices. Additionally, market prices based on the Market Price Referent (MPR) established by the CPUC for renewable energy resources were used in determining the fair value of the Antelope Valley assets acquired and liabilities assumed. There were also judgments made to determine the expected useful lives assigned to each class of assets acquired and the duration of the liabilities assumed. Generation did not record any goodwill related to any of the respective acquisitions.PHI.

 

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Station

Net Generation
Capacity

Location

Operating SegmentPercent Owned

Fore River

726 MWNorth Weymouth, MANew England100

West Valley

185 MWSalt Lake City, UTOther100

Keystone

714 MWShelocta, PAMid-Atlantic41.98

Conemaugh

532 MWNew Florence, PAMid-Atlantic31.28

Safe Harbor

278 MWConestoga, PAMid-Atlantic66.7

Quail Run

488 MWOdessa, TXERCOT100


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table summarizes the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred andAt December 31, 2014, the assets and liabilities assumed for each of the companies acquired by Generation duringQuail Run generating facility were reported as Assets held for sale and within Other current liabilities on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The table below presents the years endedmajor classes of assets and liabilities held for sale at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:2014.

 

   Acquisitions 
   2011  2010 
   Wolf
Hollow
  Antelope
Valley
  Exelon
Wind
 

Fair value of consideration transferred

    

Cash

  $305  $75  $893 

Plus: Gain on PPA settlement

   6   —     —   

Contingent consideration

   —     —     32 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total fair value of consideration transferred

  $311  $75  $925 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

    

Property, plant and equipment

  $347  $15  $700 

Inventory

   5   —     —   

Intangible assets(a)

   —     190   224 

Payable to First Solar, Inc.(b)

   —     (135  —   

Working capital, net

   (5  —     18 

Asset retirement obligations

   —     —     (13

Noncontrolling interest

   —      (3

Other Assets

   —     5   (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net identifiable assets

  $347  $75  $925 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bargain purchase gain

  $36  $—    $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   December 31, 2014 

Assets:

  

Property, plant and equipment, net(a)

  $143  

Inventory

   4  
  

 

 

 

Total assets held for sale

  $147  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Accrued expenses

  $1  

Asset retirement obligations

   4  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities held for sale (b)

  $5  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)The total aggregate book value of property, plant and equipment is net of a $50 million pre-tax impairment loss recorded within Operating and maintenance expense on Exelon’s and Generation’s Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. See Note 8—IntangibleImpairment of Long-Lived Assets for additionalfurther information.
(b)Generation concluded that the remaining, yet-to-be paid $135 million in consideration was embedded in the amounts payable under the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) agreement for First Solar, Inc. to construct the solar facility. For accounting purposes, this aspect of the transaction is considered to be akin to a “seller financing” arrangement. As such, Generation recorded a liability of $135 million associated with the portion of the future payments to First Solar, Inc. under the EPC agreement to reflectIncluded within Other current liabilities on Exelon’s and Generation’s implicit amounts due First Solar, Inc. for the remainder of the value of the net assets acquired. The $135 million payable to First Solar, Inc. will be relieved as Generation makes payments for costs incurred over the project construction period. At December 31, 2012, $87 million remained payable to First Solar, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Wolf Hollow, LLC.On August 24, 2011, Generation completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of Wolf Hollow,5. Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC (Wolf Hollow), a combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in north Texas, for a purchase price of $311 million which increased Generation’s owned capacity within the ERCOT power market by 720 MWs. The acquisition supports the Exelon commitment to renewable energy as part of Exelon 2020.(Exelon and Generation)

 

As a result of the Constellation merger, Generation recognized an approximately $36 million non-cash bargainowns a 50.01% interest in CENG, a nuclear generation business. Generation has historically had various agreements with CENG to purchase gain (i.e., negative goodwill). The gain was included within Other, net in Exelon’spower and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.to provide certain services. For further information regarding these agreements, see Note 25—Related Party Transactions.

 

The pro forma impactOn April 1, 2014, Generation and subsidiaries of this acquisition would not have been materialGeneration, EDF, EDF, Inc. (EDFI) (a subsidiary of EDF) and CENG entered into a Nuclear Operating Services Agreement (NOSA) pursuant to Exelon’s or Generation’s results of operationswhich Generation will operate the CENG nuclear generation fleet owned by CENG subsidiaries and provide corporate and administrative services for the years ended December 31, 2011remaining life of the CENG nuclear plants as if they were a part of the Generation nuclear fleet, subject to EDFI’s rights as a member of CENG (the Integration Transaction). CENG will reimburse Generation for its direct and 2010.allocated costs for such services. As part of the arrangement, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC, a subsidiary of CENG, also assigned to Generation its obligations as Operator of Nine Mile Point Unit 2 under an operating agreement with Long Island Power Authority, the Unit 2 co-owner. In addition, on April 1, 2014, the Power Services Agency Agreement (PSAA) was amended and extended until the permanent cessation of power generation by the CENG generation plants.

 

270In addition, on April 1, 2014, Generation made a $400 million loan to CENG, bearing interest at 5.25% per annum and payable out of specified available cash flows of CENG and, in any event, payable upon the settlement of the Put Option Agreement discussed below (if the put option is exercised) or payable upon the maturity date of April 1, 2034, whichever occurs first. Immediately following receipt of the proceeds of such loan, CENG made a $400 million special distribution to EDFI.


Exelon, Generation, and subsidiaries of Generation, EDFI and its parent (E.D.F. International S.A.S.), and CENG also executed a Fourth Amended and Restated Operating Agreement for CENG on April 1, 2014, pursuant to which, among other things, CENG committed to make preferred

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

distributions to Generation (after repayment of the $400 million loan and associated interest) quarterly out of specified available cash flows until Generation has received aggregate distributions of $400 million plus a return of 8.5% per annum from April 1, 2014 (Preferred Distribution Rights).

 

Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One.On SeptemberGeneration and EDFI also entered into a Put Option Agreement on April 1, 2014, pursuant to which EDFI has the option, exercisable beginning on January 1, 2016 and thereafter until June 30, 2011,2022, to sell its 49.99% interest in CENG to Generation acquired Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One (Antelope Valley),for a 230-MW solar PV project under development in northern Los Angeles County, California, from First Solar, which developed and will build, operate, and maintain the project. The first block began operations in December 2012, with three additional blocks coming online in February 2013 and an expectation of full commercial operationfair market value price determined by the endagreement of the third quarterparties, or absent agreement, a third-party arbitration process. The appraisers determining fair market value of 2013. When fully operational, Antelope ValleyEDF’s 49.99% interest in CENG under the Put Option Agreement are instructed to take into account all rights and obligations under the CENG Operating Agreement, including Generation’s rights with respect to any unpaid aggregate preferred distributions and the related return, and the value of Generation’s rights to other distributions. The beginning of the exercise period will be oneaccelerated if Exelon’s affiliates cease to own a majority of CENG and exercise a related right to terminate the largest PV solar projects inNOSA. In addition, under limited circumstances, the world, with approximately 3.8 million solar panels generating enough clean, renewable electricity to power the equivalentperiod for exercise of 75,000 average homes per year. The project has a 25-year PPA, approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for the full output of the plant. The acquisition supports Exelon’s commitment to renewable energy as part of Exelon 2020.

Exelon expects to invest up to $701 million in equity in the project through 2013. The DOE’s Loan Programs Office issued a guarantee for up to $646 million for a non-recourse loan from the Federal Financing Bank to support the financing of the construction of the project. On April 5, 2012, Antelope Valley received the first DOE-guaranteed loan advance of $69 million and terminated the put option may be extended for 18 months.

On April 1, 2014, Generation also executed an Indemnity Agreement pursuant to which Generation indemnified EDF and its affiliates against third-party claims that may arise from any future nuclear incident (as defined in the Price Anderson Act) in connection with the CENG nuclear plants or their operations. Exelon guarantees Generation’s obligations under this indemnity.

In addition, on April 1, 2014, Generation, EDFI, CENG and Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC entered into an Employee Matters Agreement (EMA) that provides for the transfer of CENG employees to Exelon or one of its affiliates and Exelon’s assumption of the sponsorship of the employee benefit plans (including certain incentive, health and welfare, and postemployment benefit plans, among others) and their related trusts by Exelon as the plan sponsor as of July 14, 2014. The EMA also generally requires CENG to fund the obligation related to pre-transfer service of employees, including the underfunded balance of the pension and other postretirement welfare benefit plans measured as of July 14, 2014 by making periodic payments to Generation. These payments will be made on an agreed payment schedule or upon the occurrence of certain specified events, such as EDF’s disposition of a majority of its interest in CENG.

As a condition to obtaining regulatory approval for the NOSA and related transactions from the NRC, Exelon executed a support agreement pursuant to which Exelon may be required under specified circumstances to provide up to $245 million of financial support to CENG (Exelon Support Agreement). The Exelon Support Agreement supersedes a previous support agreement under which Generation had agreed to provide up to $205 million of financial support for CENG. In addition, Exelon executed a Guarantee pursuant to which Exelon may be required under specified circumstances to provide up to $165 million in additional financial support for CENG. A previous support agreement executed by an affiliate of EDF remains in effect under which the EDF affiliate may be required to provide up to approximately $145 million of financial support for CENG under specified circumstances. The agreements were executed on April 1, 2014 when the Antelope Valley project. See Note 11—Debt and Credit AgreementsNRC licenses were transferred to Generation. No liability has been recognized by Exelon for additional information on the DOE loan guarantee.guarantees.

 

The pro forma impactPrior to April 1, 2014, Exelon and Generation accounted for their investment in CENG under the equity method of this acquisition would not have been materialaccounting. From January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014, Generation recorded $19 million of equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates related to Exelon’s or Generation’s resultsits investment in CENG and recorded $17 million of operations forrevenues from CENG. For the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Exelon Wind. On December 9, 2010,2013, Generation paid considerationrecorded $9 million of $893 million to complete the acquisitionequity in losses of all of the equity interests of John Deere Renewables, LLC (now known as Exelon Wind), a leading operator and developer of wind power. Under the terms of the agreement, Generation added 735 MWs of installed, operating wind capacity located in eight states. The acquisition supports Exelon’s commitment to renewable energy as part of Exelon 2020.

The contingent consideration arrangement requires that Generation pay up to $40 millionunconsolidated affiliates related to three individual projects with an aggregate capacity of 230 MWs, contingent upon meeting certain contractual commitments related to the commencement of construction of each project. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement of $32 million was determined as of the acquisition date based upon a weighted average probability of meeting certain contractual commitments related to the commencement of construction of each project, which is considered an unobservable (Level 3) input pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. During the third quarter of 2011, $16 million of contingent consideration was paid to Deere & Company for one of the projects and the probability of a second project beginning construction, Harvest II, was increased to 100%. As a result, the contingent consideration included in other current liabilities within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets was adjusted to $10 million to reflect the full expected contingent payment related to the Harvest II project and subsequently paid to Deere & Company during the third quarter of 2012. Additionally, $2 million was recorded in operating and maintenance expense within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The remaining $8 million of contingent consideration is included in other current liabilities within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.its investment

The fair value of the assets acquired included customer receivables of $18 million. There are no outstanding customer receivables that were acquired in the Exelon Wind transaction.

The $3 million noncontrolling interest represents the noncontrolling members’ proportionate share in the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

in CENG and $56 million of revenues from CENG. The book value of Generation’s investment in CENG prior to the consolidation was $1.9 billion, and the book value of the AOCI related to CENG prior to consolidation was $116 million, net of taxes of $77 million.

As a result of the consolidation of CENG on April 1, 2014, there are several additional transactions included in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Financial Statements between CENG and EDF that are considered related party transactions to Generation. As further described in Note 25—Related Party Transactions EDF and Generation had a PPA with CENG under which they purchased 15% and 85% (through December 31, 2014), respectively, of the nuclear output owned by CENG that was not sold to third parties under pre-existing PPAs. Beginning January 1, 2015 and continuing through the life of the respective plants, EDF and Generation will purchase 49.99% and 50.01%, respectively, of the nuclear output owned by CENG. Beginning April 1, 2014, sales to Generation are eliminated in consolidation. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Generation had sales to EDF of $137 million. See discussion above and Note 2—Variable Interest Entities for additional information regarding other transactions, between CENG and EDF included within Exelon and Generation’s financial statements.

See Note 2—Variable Interest Entities for additional information about the Registrant’s VIEs.

Accounting for the Consolidation of CENG

 

The pro forma impacttransfer of this acquisition would notthe nuclear operating licenses and the execution of the NOSA on April 1, 2014, resulted in the derecognition of the equity method investment in CENG and the recording of all assets, liabilities and EDF’s noncontrolling interest in CENG at fair value on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. As a result of the consolidation, Exelon and Generation recorded a net gain of $261 million within their respective Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. This gain consists of approximately $136 million related to the step up to fair value basis of our ownership interest in CENG, and approximately $132 million related to the settlement of pre-existing transactions between CENG and Generation. The net gain on the consolidation of CENG of $261 million is net of a $7 million payment to EDF.

The fair value of CENG’s assets and liabilities recorded in consolidation was determined based on significant estimates and assumptions that are judgmental in nature, including projected future cash flows (including timing); discount rates reflecting risk inherent in the future cash flows; and future market prices. There were also judgments made to determine the expected useful lives assigned to each class of assets acquired and duration of liabilities assumed.

The valuations necessary to assess the fair values of certain assets and liabilities are considered preliminary as a result of the short time period between the execution of the NOSA and the end of the second quarter of 2014. The estimates of the fair value of assets and liabilities may be modified up to one year from April 1, 2014, as more information is obtained about the fair value of assets and liabilities. The principal items that have been revised include the asset retirement obligation liabilities and related asset retirement costs. These items have been updated with inputs from a third party engineering firm with corresponding adjustments recorded in 2014. See Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations for discussion of the impacts of adjustments recorded during 2014 related to updated estimates of the CENG asset retirement obligation liabilities. In the period of such revisions, these and any other material changes to Exelon’sthe fair value assessments have resulted in adjustments to the amounts recorded upon consolidation. In addition, the asset or liability adjustments impacting depreciation and/or accretion expense recorded after the consolidation date have impacted Generation’s post-consolidation results of operationsoperations. No material changes are expected to the fair value of assets and liabilities.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Generation recorded the assets and liabilities of CENG at fair value as of April 1, 2014. The following assets and liabilities of CENG were recorded within Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the date of integration, adjusted for the modifications discussed above:

Fair Values

  Exelon and
Generation
 

Current assets

  $499  

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund

   1,955  

Property, plant and equipment

   3,017  

Nuclear fuel

   482  

Other assets

   10  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

   5,963  
  

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   237  

Asset retirement obligation

   1,760  

Pension and other employee benefit obligations

   281  

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   171  

Other liabilities

   114  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   2,563  
  

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $3,400  
  

 

 

 

Generation also recorded the fair value of the noncontrolling interest on its Consolidated Balance Sheets of approximately $1.5 billion, net of the fair value of $152 million for certain specified additional distribution rights under the Operating Agreement. In addition, the noncontrolling interest was further reduced by the $400 million special cash distribution to EDF.

Due to the Preferred Distribution Rights that Generation has on CENG’s available cash, the earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest on the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income as well as the corresponding adjustment to Noncontrolling interest on the Consolidated Balance Sheets will not be in proportion to Generation’s and EDF’s equity ownership interests. Rather, the attribution will consider Generation’s Preferred Distribution Rights and allocate net income based on each owner’s rights to CENG’S net assets. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Generation reduced by $13 million the amount of Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. As a result of the consolidation, Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income includes CENG’s incremental operating revenues of $218 million and CENG’s net income, prior to any intercompany eliminations and any adjustments for noncontrolling interest, of $407 million during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Exelon and Generation incurred integration-related costs of $26 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.2014. The costs incurred are classified primarily within Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s respective Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2014.

See Note 17—Severance for integration-related severance costs incurred by Exelon and Generation during the year ended December 31, 2014.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

5.6. Accounts Receivable (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Accounts receivable at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 included estimated unbilled revenues, representing an estimate for the unbilled amount of energy or services provided to customers, and is net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts as follows:

 

2012

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

2014

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Unbilled customer revenues

  $1,418  $859  $213  $164  $182   $1,381   $823(a)  $204   $140   $214  

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)(b)

   (293  (84  (70  (99)(b)   (40   (311  (60  (84  (100)(c)   (67)(d) 

 

2011

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

2013

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Unbilled customer revenues

  $902  $493  $246  $163  $194   $1,151   $584(a)  $201   $161   $205  

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)(b)

   (199  (29  (78  (92)(b)   (37   (272  (57  (62  (107)(c)   (46)(d) 

 

(a)Represents unbilled portion of retail receivables estimated under Exelon’s unbilled critical accounting policy.
(b)Includes the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer and other accounts receivable.
(b)(c)Includes an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $7 million and $8 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively, related to PECO’s current installment plan receivables described below.
(d)At December 31, 2014, as explained in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies, BGE estimated the allowance for uncollectible accounts on customer receivables by applying loss rates to the outstanding receivable balance by risk segment. The change in estimate resulted in a $19 million pre-tax charge to BGE’s provision for uncollectible accounts expense for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is included in Operating and maintenance expense on BGE’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

 

PECO Installment Plan Receivables (Exelon and PECO).PECO enters into payment agreements with certain delinquent customers, primarily residential, seeking to restore their service, as required by the PAPUC. Customers with past due balances that meet certain income criteria are provided the option to enter into an installment payment plan, some of which have terms greater than one year, to repay past due balances in addition to paying for their ongoing service on a current basis. The receivable balance for these payment agreement receivables is recorded in accounts receivable for the current portion and other deferred debits and other assets for the noncurrent portion. The netreceivable balance for installment plans with terms greater than one year was $18$15 million and $21$19 million as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. The allowance for uncollectible accounts reserve methodology and assessment of the credit quality of the installment plan receivables are consistent with the customer accounts receivable methodology discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies. The allowance for uncollectible accounts balance associated with these receivables at December 31, 20122014 of $15 million consists of $1 million, $3 million and $11 million for low risk, medium risk and high risk segments, respectively. The allowance for uncollectible accounts balance at December 31, 20112013 of $17$18 million consists of $1 million, $3$4 million and $13 million for low risk, medium risk and high risk segments, respectively. The balance of the payment agreement is billed to the customer in equal monthly installments over the term of the agreement. Installment receivables outstanding as of December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 include balances not yet presented on the customer bill, accounts currently billed and an immaterial amount of past due receivables. When a customer defaults on its payment agreement, the terms of which are defined by plan type, the entire balance of the agreement becomes due and the balance is reclassified to current customer accounts receivable and reserved for in accordance with the methodology discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies.

Accounts Receivable Agreement (Exelon and PECO).PECO is party to an agreement with a financial institution under which it sold an undivided interest, adjusted daily, in up to $225 million of designated accounts receivable, which is accounted for as a secured borrowing. On November 28, 2012, PECO made a principal paydown of $15 million to meet the compliance requirements for the October 2012 reporting period. The remaining principal balance of $210 million is classified as a short-

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term note payable on Exelon’s and PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the financial institution’s undivided interest in PECO’s gross accounts receivable was equivalent to $289 million and $329 million, respectively, which is calculated under the terms of the agreement. See Note 11—Debt and Credit Agreements for additional information regarding the accounts receivable agreement.

 

6.7. Property, Plant and Equipment (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon

 

The following table presents a summary of property, plant and equipment by asset category as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Average Service Life
(years)
  2012   2011   Average Service Life
(years)
  2014   2013 

Asset Category

            

Electric—transmission and distribution

  5 - 90  $26,576   $21,716   5-90  $30,157    $28,123  

Electric—generation(a)

  1 - 53   19,004    13,682   1-56   22,911     20,420  

Gas—transportation and distribution

  5 - 90   3,108    1,793   5-90   3,505     3,296  

Common—electric and gas

  5 - 50   1,029    564   5-50   1,169     1,101  

Nuclear fuel(b)(a)

  1 - 8   4,815    4,225   1-8   5,947     5,196  

Construction work in progress

  N/A   1,926    1,110   N/A   2,167     1,890  

Other property, plant and equipment(c)(b)

  3 - 72   912    439   5-50   973     1,017  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     57,370    43,529      66,829     61,043  

Less: accumulated depreciation(d)(c)

     12,184    10,959      14,742     13,713  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    $45,186   $32,570     $52,087    $47,330  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes assets acquired through acquisitions. See Note 4—Mergers and Acquisitions for additional information.
(b)Includes nuclear fuel that is in the fabrication and installation phase of $894$1,003 million and $674$947 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively.
(c)(b)Includes Generation’s buildings under capital lease with a net carrying value of $20$15 million and $23 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. The original cost basis of the buildings was $53$52 million and $59 million, and total accumulated amortization was $33$37 million and $30$36 million, as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. Also includes ComEd’s buildings under capital lease with a net carrying value at both December 31, 2014 and 2013, of $8 million. The original cost basis of the buildings was $8 million and total accumulated amortization was immaterial as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Includes land held for future use and non utility property at ComEd, PECO, and BGE.BGE of $57 million, $21 million, and $32 million, respectively. These balances also include capitalized acquisition, development and exploration costs of $242 million related to oil and gas production activities at Generation.
(d)(c)Includes accumulated amortization of nuclear fuel in the reactor core at Generation of $2,078$2,673 million and $1,784$2,371 million as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively.

 

The following table presents the annual depreciation provisions as a percentage of average service life for each asset category.

 

Average Service Life Percentage by Asset Category

  2012 2011 2010   2014   2013   2012 

Electric—transmission and distribution

   2.76  2.59  2.53   2.93   2.91   2.76

Electric—generation

   3.15  3.12  2.86   3.50   3.35   3.15

Gas

   2.03  1.73  1.75   2.13   2.06   2.03

Common—electric and gas

   7.61  8.05  7.25   7.32   7.53   7.61

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Generation

 

The following table presents a summary of property, plant and equipment by asset category as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Average Service Life
(years)
  2012   2011   Average Service Life
(years)
  2014   2013 

Asset Category

            

Electric—generation(a)

  1 - 53  $19,004   $13,682   1-56  $22,911    $20,420  

Nuclear fuel(b)(a)

  1 - 8   4,815    4,225   1-8   5,947     5,196  

Construction work in progress

  N/A   1,352    827   N/A   1,404     1,129  

Other property, plant and equipment(c)(b)

  5 - 57   374    54   6-31   295     400  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     25,545    18,788      30,557     27,145  

Less: accumulated depreciation(d)(c)

     6,014    5,313      7,612     7,034  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    $19,531   $13,475     $22,945    $20,111  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes assets acquired through acquisitions. See Note 4—Mergers and Acquisitions for additional information.
(b)Includes nuclear fuel that is in the fabrication and installation phase of $894$1,003 million and $674$947 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively.
(c)(b)Includes buildings under capital lease with a net carrying value of $20$15 million and $23 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. The original cost basis of the buildings was $53$52 million and $59 million, and total accumulated amortization was $33$37 million and $30$36 million, as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. These balances also include capitalized acquisition, development and exploration costs of $242 million related to oil and gas production activities.
(d)(c)Includes accumulated amortization of nuclear fuel in the reactor core of $2,078$2,673 million and $1,784$2,371 million as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively.

 

The annual depreciation provisions as a percentage of average service life for electric generation assets were 3.15%3.5%, 3.12%3.35% and 2.86%3.15% for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.

 

License Renewals. Generation’s depreciation provisions are based on the estimated useful lives of its generating stations, which assume the renewal of the licenses for all nuclear generating stations (except for Oyster Creek) and the hydroelectric generating stations. As a result, the receipt of license renewals has no impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding license renewals.

 

ComEd

 

The following table presents a summary of property, plant and equipment by asset category as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Average Service Life
(years)
  2012   2011   Average Service Life
(years)
  2014   2013 

Asset Category

            

Electric—transmission and distribution

  5 - 75  $16,480   $15,637   5-80  $18,884    $17,334  

Construction work in progress

  N/A   294    187   N/A   276     456  

Other property, plant and equipment(a)

  72   50    47   39-50   65     60  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     16,824    15,871      19,225     17,850  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     2,998    2,750      3,432     3,184  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    $13,826   $13,121     $15,793    $14,666  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Represents land held for future useIncludes buildings under capital lease with a net carrying value at both of December 31, 2014 and non utility property.2013, of $8 million. The original cost basis of the buildings was $8 million and total accumulated amortization was immaterial as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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The annual depreciation provisions as a percentage of average service life for electric transmission and distribution assets were 2.79%3.05%, 2.67%2.97% and 2.64%2.79% for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively.

 

PECO

 

The following table presents a summary of property, plant and equipment by asset category as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Average Service Life
(years)
  2012   2011   Average Service Life
(years)
  2014   2013 

Asset Category

            

Electric—transmission and distribution

  5 - 65  $6,355   $6,079   5-65  $6,886    $6,669  

Gas—transportation and distribution

  5 - 70   1,859    1,793   5-70   2,039     1,932  

Common—electric and gas

  5 - 50   568    564   5-50   618     600  

Construction work in progress

  N/A   76    83   N/A   154     101  

Other property, plant and equipment(a)

  50   17    17   50   21     17  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     8,875    8,536      9,718     9,319  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     2,797    2,662      2,917     2,935  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    $6,078   $5,874     $6,801    $6,384  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Represents land held for future use and non utility property.

 

The following table presents the annual depreciation provisions as a percentage of average service life for each asset category.

 

Average Service Life Percentage by Asset Category

  2012 2011 2010   2014   2013   2012 

Electric—transmission and distribution

   2.51  2.33  2.17   2.55   2.73   2.51

Gas

   1.77  1.73  1.75   1.84   1.79   1.77

Common—electric and gas

   7.54  8.05  7.25   5.16   6.65   7.54

 

BGE

 

The following table presents a summary of property, plant and equipment by asset category as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Average Service Life
(years)
  2012   2011   Average Service Life
(years)
  2014   2013 

Asset Category

            

Electric—transmission and distribution

  5 - 90  $5,767   $5,483   5-90  $6,339    $6,100  

Gas—transmission and distribution

  5 - 90   1,548    1,387 

Gas—distribution

  5-90   1,761     1,660  

Common—electric and gas

  5 - 40   554    415   5-40   623     578  

Construction work in progress

  N/A   193    298   N/A   317     196  

Other property, plant and equipment(a)

  20   31    15   20   32     32  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     8,093    7,598      9,072     8,566  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     2,595    2,466      2,868     2,702  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    $5,498   $5,132     $6,204    $5,864  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Represents land held for future use and non utility property.

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Average Service Life Percentage by Asset Category

  2012 2011 2010   2014   2013   2012 

Electric—transmission and distribution

   2.92  2.89  2.88   2.96   2.91   2.92

Gas

   2.33  2.41  2.42   2.47   2.36   2.33

Common—electric and gas

   7.68  8.40  7.24   9.49   8.45   7.68

 

See Note 1—Significant Accounting PolicesPolicies for further information regarding property, plant and equipment policies and accounting for capitalized software costs for Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE. See Note 11—13—Debt and Credit Agreements for further information regarding Exelon’s, ComEd’s, and PECO’s property, plant and equipment subject to mortgage liens.

 

7.8. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Exelon and Generation)

Long-Lived Assets (Exelon and Generation)

Generation evaluates long-lived assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In 2014, updates to the long-term fundamental energy prices, which included a thorough evaluation of key assumptions including gas prices, load growth, plant retirements and renewable growth, suggested that the carrying value of certain wind assets with market price exposure may be impaired. Generation concluded that the estimated undiscounted future cash flows and fair value of twelve wind projects, primarily located in West Texas, were less than their respective carrying values at May 31, 2014. As a result, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of approximately $151 million were written down to their fair value of $65 million and a pre-tax impairment charge of $86 million was recorded in Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

In 2013, lower projected wind production and a decline in power prices suggested that the carrying value of certain wind projects with market price exposure for either all or a portion of the life of the asset may be impaired. Generation concluded that the estimated undiscounted future cash flows and fair value of eleven wind projects, primarily located in West Texas and Minnesota, were less than their respective carrying values at September 30, 2013. As a result, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of approximately $75 million were written down to their fair value of $32 million and a pre-tax impairment charge of $43 million, net of the impairment amount attributable to noncontrolling interests for certain of the projects, was recorded in Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

In 2014, certain non-nuclear generating assets were identified as assets held for sale on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. When long-lived assets are held for sale, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the asset’s carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value less costs to sell. Long-lived assets with a carrying amount of approximately $1 billion were written down to their fair value of $556 million and a pre-tax impairment charge of $450 million was recorded in Operating and maintenance expense on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

In 2012, a subsidiary of Generation sold three Maryland generating stations in connection with the Constellation merger. As a result of the transaction, Exelon and Generation recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $272 million to reflect the difference between the sales price and the carrying value of the generating stations, which was included in Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for further information on asset sales.

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In the fourth quarter of 2014, a significant decline in oil prices suggested that the carrying value of certain Upstream assets may be impaired. Generation concluded that the estimated undiscounted future cash flows and fair value of various Upstream properties, primarily located in Oklahoma and Texas, were less than their respective carrying values at December 31, 2014. As a result, long-lived assets with a combined net book value of approximately $163 million were written down to their fair value of $39 million and a pre-tax impairment charge of $124 million was recorded in Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. After reflecting the impairment, Generation has $189 million of Upstream assets remaining on its Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014. Further declines in commodity prices could potentially result in future impairments of the Upstream assets.

The fair value analysis used in the above impairments was primarily based on the income approach using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) including revenue, generation and production forecasts, projected capital and maintenance expenditures and discount rates. Changes in the assumptions described above could potentially result in future impairments of Exelon’s long-lived assets, which could be material.

Nuclear Uprate Program (Exelon and Generation)

Generation is engaged in individual projects as part of a planned power uprate program across its nuclear fleet. When economically viable, the projects take advantage of new production and measurement technologies, new materials and application of expertise gained from a half-century of nuclear power operations. Based on ongoing reviews, the nuclear uprate implementation plan was adjusted during 2013 to cancel certain projects. The Measurement Uncertainty Recapture (MUR) uprate projects at the Dresden and Quad Cities nuclear stations were cancelled as a result of the cost of additional plant modifications identified during final design work which, when combined with then current market conditions, made the projects not economically viable. Additionally, the market conditions prompted Generation to cancel the previously deferred extended power uprate projects at the LaSalle and Limerick nuclear stations. During 2013, Generation recorded a pre-tax charge to Operating and maintenance expense and Interest expense of approximately $111 million and $8 million, respectively, to accrue remaining costs and reverse the previously capitalized costs.

Like-Kind Exchange Transaction (Exelon)

Prior to the PECO/Unicom Merger in October 2000, UII, LLC (formerly Unicom Investments, Inc.) (UII), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon, entered into a like-kind exchange transaction pursuant to which approximately $1.6 billion was invested in coal-fired generating station leases located in Georgia and Texas with two separate entities unrelated to Exelon. The generating stations were leased back to such entities as part of the transaction. See Note 14—Income Taxes for further information. For financial accounting purposes, the investments are accounted for as direct financing lease investments. UII holds the leasehold interests in the generating stations in several separate bankruptcy remote, special purpose companies it directly or indirectly wholly owns. The lease agreements provide the lessees with fixed purchase options at the end of the lease terms. If the lessees do not exercise the fixed purchase options, Exelon has the ability to operate the stations and keep or market the power itself or require the lessees to arrange for a third-party to bid on a service contract for a period following the lease term. In any event, Exelon will be subject to residual value risk if the lessees do not exercise the fixed purchase options. This risk is partially mitigated by the fair value of the scheduled payments under the service contract. However, such payments are not guaranteed. Further, the term of the service contract is less than the expected remaining useful life of the plants and, therefore, Exelon’s

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exposure to residual value risk will not be mitigated by payments under the service contract in this remaining period. In 2000, under the terms of the lease agreements, UII received a prepayment of $1.2 billion for all rent, which reduced the investment in the leases. There are no minimum scheduled lease payments to be received over the remaining term of the leases.

On February 26, 2014, UII and the City Public Service Board of San Antonio, Texas (CPS) finalized an agreement to terminate the leases on the generating station located in Texas, as described above, prior to its expiration dates. As a result of the lease termination, UII received a net early termination amount of $335 million from CPS and wrote down the net investment in the CPS long-term lease of $336 million in Investments in Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in 2014; resulting in a pre-tax loss of $1 million being reflected in Operating and maintenance expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income in 2014.

Pursuant to the applicable accounting guidance, Exelon is required to review the estimated residual values of its direct financing lease investments at least annually and record an impairment charge if the review indicates an other than temporary decline in the fair value of the residual values below their carrying values. Exelon estimates the fair value of the residual values of its direct financing lease investments under the income approach, which uses a discounted cash flow analysis, which takes into consideration significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) including the expected revenues to be generated and costs to be incurred to operate the plants over their remaining useful lives subsequent to the lease end dates. Significant assumptions used in estimating the fair value include fundamental energy and capacity prices, fixed and variable costs, capital expenditure requirements, discount rates, tax rates, and the estimated remaining useful lives of the plants. The estimated fair values also reflect the cash flows associated with the service contract option discussed above given that a market participant would take into consideration all of the terms and conditions contained in the lease agreements.

Based on the annual reviews performed in 2014 and 2013, the estimated residual value of Exelon’s direct financing leases for the Georgia generating stations experienced other than temporary declines given reduced long-term energy and capacity price expectations. As a result, Exelon recorded a $24 million and $14 million pre-tax impairment charge in 2014 and 2013, respectively, for these stations. These impairment charges were recorded in Investments and Operating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, respectively. Changes in the assumptions described above could potentially result in future impairments of Exelon’s direct financing lease investments, which could be material. Through December 31, 2014, no events have occurred that would require Exelon to review the estimated residual values of its direct financing lease investments subsequent to the review performed in the second quarter of 2014.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the components of the net investment in long-term leases were as follows:

   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Estimated residual value of leased assets

  $685    $1,465  

Less: unearned income

   324     767  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment in long-term leases

  $361    $698  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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9. Jointly Owned Electric Utility Plant (Exelon, Generation, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, Generation, PECO and BGE’s undivided ownership interests in jointly owned electric plants and transmission facilities at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 were as follows:

 

  Nuclear generation  Fossil fuel generation  Transmission  Other 
  Quad Cities  Peach
Bottom
  Salem (a)  Keystone (b)  Conemaugh (b)  Wyman  PA (c)  DE/NJ (d)  Other (e) 

Operator

  Generation    Generation    
 
PSEG
Nuclear
  
  
  GenOn    GenOn    FP&L    First Energy    PSEG   

Ownership interest

  75.00  50.00  42.59  41.98  31.28  5.89  Various    42.55  44.24

Exelon’s share at December 31, 2012:

         

Plant (f)

 $874  $796  $494  $624  $322  $3  $13  $65  $1 

Accumulated depreciation (f)

  187   302   119   153   158   3   7   33   —   

Construction work in progress

  44   115   11   10   57   —      1   —      —    

Exelon’s share at December 31, 2011:

         

Plant (f)

 $822  $650  $420  $366  $271  $3  $5  $66  $1 

Accumulated depreciation (f)

  156   285   103   137   154   3   3   33   —    

Construction work in progress

  37   111   61   5   15   —      —      —      —    
  Nuclear generation  Fossil fuel generation  Transmission  Other 
  Quad Cities  Peach
Bottom
  Salem (a)  Nine Mile
Point Unit

2(g)
  Keystone (f)  Conemaugh (f)  Wyman  PA (b)  DE/NJ (c)  Other (d) 

Operator

  Generation    Generation    

 

PSEG

Nuclear

  

  

  Generation    GenOn    GenOn    FP&L    

 

First

Energy

  

  

  PSEG   

Ownership interest

  75.00  50.00  42.59  82.00  —      —      5.89  Various    42.55  44.24

Exelon’s share at December 31, 2014:

          

Plant (e)

 $995   $1,095   $531   $676   $—     $—     $3   $14   $64   $2  

Accumulated depreciation (e)

  266    343    150    14    —      —      3    7    34    1  

Construction work in progress

  15    133    29    48    —      —      —      —      —      —    

Exelon’s share at December 31, 2013:

          

Plant (e)

 $941   $883   $501   $—     $725   $399   $3   $14   $64   $2  

Accumulated depreciation (e)

  226    326    134    —      268    220    3    7    34    1  

Construction work in progress

  27    174    24    —      6    121    —      —      —      —    

 

(a)Generation also owns a proportionate share in the fossil fuel combustion turbine at Salem, which is fully depreciated. The gross book value was $3 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011.2013.
(b)Generation’s ownership interest in Keystone and Conemaugh has increased as a result of Exelon’s merger with Constellation in 2012. See Note 4 for additional information.
(c)PECO and BGE own a 22% and 7% share, respectively, in 127 miles of 500 kV500kV lines located in Pennsylvania; PECO and BGE also own a 20.7% and 10.56% share, respectively, of a 500 kV500kV substation immediately outside of the Conemaugh fossil generating station which supplies power to the 500 kV500kV lines including, but not limited to, the lines noted above.
(d)(c)PECO owns a 42.55% share in 131 miles of 500 kV500kV lines located in Delaware and New Jersey as well as a 42.55% share in a 500kV substation immediately outside of the Salem nuclear generating station in New Jersey which supplies power to the 500kV lines including, but not limited to, the lines noted above.
(e)(d)Generation has a 44.24% ownership interest in assets located at Merrill Creek Reservoir located in New Jersey.
(f)(e)Excludes asset retirement costs.
(f)As of December 31, 2014, Generation sold its ownership interest in Keystone and Conemaugh. At December 31, 2013, Generation held 41.98% and 31.28% ownership interest in Keystone and Conemaugh, respectively. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for additional information.
(g)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet, and as of that date, CENG’s operations are consolidated into Generation’s financial statements. As of December 31, 2013, Generation’s ownership interest in CENG, including Nine Mile Point, was treated as an equity method investment, and thus did not represent an undivided Interest. See Note 5 - Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information.

 

Exelon’s, Generation’s, PECO’s and BGE’s undivided ownership interests are financed with their funds and all operations are accounted for as if such participating interests were wholly owned facilities. Exelon’s, Generation’s, PECO’s and BGE’s share of direct expenses of the jointly owned plants are included in Purchased power and fuel and Operating and maintenance expenses on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and in Operating and maintenance expenses on PECO’s and BGE’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

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plants are included in fuel and operating and maintenance expenses on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and in operating and maintenance expenses on PECO’s and BGE’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

8.10. Intangible Assets (Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO)

 

Goodwill

 

Exelon’s and ComEd’s gross amount of goodwill, accumulated impairment losses and carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 were as follows:

 

   2012 and 2011 
   Gross
Amount (a)
   Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
   Carrying
Amount
 

Balance, January 1,

  $4,608   $1,983   $2,625 

Impairment losses

   —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31,

  $4,608   $1,983   $2,625 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  ComEd  Generation  Exelon 
  Gross
Amount (a)
  Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
  Carrying
Amount
  Gross
Amount
  Carrying
Amount
  Gross
Amount
  Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
  Carrying
Amount
 

Balance, January 1, 2013

 $4,608   $1,983   $2,625   $—     $—     $4,608   $1,983   $2,625  

Goodwill from business combination

  —      —      —      47    47    47    —      47  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 $4,608   $1,983   $2,625   $47   $47   $4,655   $1,983   $2,672  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Reflects goodwill recorded in 2000 from the PECO/Unicom (predecessor parent company of ComEd) merger net of amortization, resolution of tax matters and other non-impairment-related changes as allowed under previous authoritative guidance.

 

Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an assessment for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances indicate that goodwill is more likely than not impaired, such as a significant negative regulatory outcome,change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the ComEd reporting unit below its carrying amount. Under the authoritative guidance for goodwill, a reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment (known as a component) and is the level at which goodwill is tested for impairment. A component of an operating segment is a reporting unit if the component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and its operating results are regularly reviewed by segment management. ComEd has a single operating segment for its combined business. There is no level below this operating segment for which operating results are regularly reviewed by segment management. Therefore, ComEd’s operating segment is considered its only reporting unit.

 

In September 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance amending existing guidance on the annual assessment of goodwill for impairment. Under the revised guidance, which became effective January 1, 2012, entitiesEntities assessing goodwill for impairment have the option of first performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e., step one of the two-step fair value based impairment test). If an entity determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step fair value based impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required.

 

If an entity bypasses the qualitative assessment or performs the qualitative assessment, but determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative two-step, fair value based test is performed. The first step compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step is performed. The second step requires an allocation of fair value to the individual assets and liabilities using purchase price allocation in order to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recorded as a reduction to goodwill and a charge to operating expense.

Exelon assesses goodwill impairment at its ComEd reporting unit. Accordingly, any Any goodwill impairment charge at ComEd will affect Exelon’s consolidated results of operations. Under the effective

ComEd’s valuation approach is based on a market participant view, pursuant to authoritative guidance for fair value measurement, Exelon and ComEd estimate the fair value of the ComEd reporting unit usingutilizes a weighted combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and a market multiples analysis. The discounted cash flow analysis relies on a single scenario reflecting “base case”

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analysis and a market multiples analysis. The discounted cash flow analysis relies on a single scenario reflecting “base case” or “best estimate” projected cash flows for ComEd’s business and includes an estimate of ComEd’s terminal value based on these expected cash flows using the generally accepted Gordon Dividend Growth formula, which derives a valuation using an assumed perpetual annuity based on the entity’s residual cash flows. The discount rate is based on the generally accepted Capital Asset Pricing Model and represents the weighted average cost of capital of comparable companies. The market multiples analysis utilizes multiples of business enterprise value to earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of comparable companies in estimating fair value. Significant assumptions used in estimating the fair value include discount and growth rates, utility sector market performance and transactions, projected operating and capital cash flows from ComEd’s business and the fair value of debt. Management performs a reconciliation of the sum of the estimated fair value of all Exelon reporting units to Exelon’s enterprise value based on its trading price to corroborate the results of the discounted cash flow analysis and the market multiple analysis.

 

2012 Interim2014 Goodwill Impairment Assessment.Assessment. Pursuant to authoritative guidance, ComEd is required to test its goodwill for impairment annually and more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that suggest an impairment is more likely than not. ComEd performed a qualitative assessment as of November 1, 2014, for its 2014 annual goodwill impairment assessment and determined that its fair value was not more likely than not less than its carrying value. Therefore, ComEd did not perform a quantitative assessment. As part of its qualitative assessment, ComEd evaluated, among other things, management’s best estimate of projected operating and capital cash flows for ComEd’s business as well as changes in certain market conditions, including the discount rate and EBITDA multiples, while also considering the passing margin from its last quantitative assessment performed as of November 1, 2013.

Prior Goodwill Impairment Assessments. Management concluded the remeasurement of the like-kind exchange position and the charge to ComEd’s earnings in the first quarter of 2013 triggered an interim goodwill impairment assessment and, as a result, ComEd tested its goodwill for impairment as of January 31, 2013. The first step of the interim impairment assessment comparing the estimated fair value of ComEd to its carrying value, including goodwill, indicated no impairment of goodwill; therefore, the second step was not required.

ComEd performed a quantitative assessment as of November 1, 2013, for its 2013 annual goodwill impairment assessment. The first step of the annual impairment assessment comparing the estimated fair value of ComEd to its carrying value, including goodwill, indicated no impairment of goodwill; therefore, the second step was not required.

In both the interim and annual assessments, the discounted cash flow analysis reflected Exelon’s indemnity to hold ComEd harmless from any unfavorable impacts of the after-tax interest amounts related to the like-kind exchange position on ComEd’s equity. While neither the interim nor the annual assessments indicated an impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, certain assumptions used to estimate the fair value of ComEd are highly sensitive to changes. Adverse regulatory actions, such as early termination of EIMA, or changes in significant assumptions, including discount and growth rates, utility sector market performance and transactions, projected operating and capital cash flows from ComEd’s business, and the fair value of debt could potentially result in a future impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, which could be material. Based on the results of the annual goodwill test performed as of November 1, 2013, the estimated fair value of ComEd would have needed to decrease by more than 10% for ComEd to fail the first step of the impairment test.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Management concluded that the May 2012 the ICC issued a final Order (Order) in ComEd’s 2011 formula rate proceeding under EIMA that reduced ComEd’s annual revenue requirement being recovered in current rates by $168 million. Management concluded that the Order represented an event that requiredtriggered an interim goodwill impairment assessment and, as a result, ComEd tested its goodwill for impairment as of May 31, 2012. The first step of the interim impairment assessment comparing the estimated fair value of ComEd to its carrying value, including goodwill, indicated no impairment of goodwill; therefore, the second step was not required. Consistent with prior annual impairment tests, the estimated fair value of ComEd was determined using a weighted combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and a market multiples analysis. The discounted cash flow analysis relies on a single scenario reflecting “base case” or management’s best estimate of projected cash flows for ComEd’s business. In performing the discounted cash flow analysis for the interim goodwill test, management assumed that ComEd would ultimately prevail in appealing certain aspects of the May Order, specifically the return on ComEd’s pension asset and the use of year-end rate base in determining ComEd’s annual revenue requirement being recovered in current rates. The disallowances related to the pension asset return and year-end rate base were estimated to reduce ComEd’s revenue requirement recovered in rates by approximately $75—$130 million annually. The assessment also reflected several favorable changes in certain market assumptions since the annual impairment assessment in 2011, including the weighted average cost of capital and market multiples.

Based on the results of the interim goodwill test, the estimated fair value of ComEd would have needed to decrease by more than 10 percent for ComEd to fail the first step of the impairment test.

On October 3, 2012, the ICC issued its Rehearing Order in response to ComEd’s expedited rehearing request. The Rehearing Order adopted ComEd’s position on the return on its pension asset resulting in an increase in ComEd’s annual revenue. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for further detail.

2012 Annual Goodwill Impairment Assessment.ComEd performed a qualitative assessment as of November 1, 2012, for its 2012 annual goodwill impairment assessment and while certain factors indicated a reduction in fair value since May 31, 2012, ComEd determined that its fair value was not more likely than not less than its carrying value. Therefore, ComEd did not perform a quantitative assessment. As part of its qualitative assessment, ComEd evaluated, among other things, management’s best estimate of projected operating and capital cash flows for ComEd’s business (including the impacts of the RehearingMay 2012 Order) as well as changes in certain other market conditions, such as the discount rate and EBITDA multiples.

 

While neither the interim nor the annual assessments indicated an impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, a change in management’s assumption regarding the outcome of the IRS’ challenge of Exelon’s and

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ComEd’s like-kind exchange income tax position, adverse regulatory actions such as early termination of EIMA, or changes in the significant assumptions described above could potentially result in a future impairment of ComEd’s goodwill, which could be material. ComEd will assess whether its goodwill has been impaired in the first quarter of 2013 in connection with the reassessment of the like-kind exchange position and the associated charge to ComEd’s earnings. See Note 12 for additional information.

Prior Goodwill Impairment Assessments.The 2011 and 2010 annual goodwill impairment assessments were performed as of November 1, 2011 and November 1, 2010, respectively. In each case, the first step of the annual impairment analysis, comparing the fair value of ComEd to its carrying value, including goodwill, indicated no impairment of goodwill; therefore, the second step was not required. ComEd will assess whether its goodwill has been impaired in the first quarter of 2013 in connection with the reassessment of the like-kind exchange position and the charge to ComEd’s earnings. See Note 12 for additional information.

Other Intangible Assets

For discussion surrounding Exelon’s and Generation’s unamortized energy contracts, trade name and retail relationships recorded in conjunction with the Merger refer to Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions.

 

Exelon’s, Generation’s and ComEd’s other intangible assets and liabilities, included in unamortizedUnamortized energy contract assets and deferred debitsOther long-term assets and other assetsliabilities in their Consolidated Balance Sheets, consisted of the following as of December 31, 2012:2014:

 

              Estimated amortization expense 
   Gross   Accumulated
Amortization
  Net   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017 

Generation

               

Exelon Wind acquisition (a)

  $224   $(26 $198   $14   $14   $14   $14   $14 

Antelope Valley acquisition (b)

   190    —      190    7    8    8    8    8 

ComEd

               

Chicago settlement–1999 agreement (c)

   100    (72  28    3    3    3    3    4 

Chicago settlement–2003 agreement (d)

   62    (34  28    4    4    4    4    3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

  $576   $(132 $444   $28   $29   $29   $29   $29 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  Weighted
Average
Amortization
Years (h)
  Gross  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net  Estimated amortization expense 
      2015  2016  2017  2018  2019 

Exelon and Generation

         

Unamortized Energy Contracts(a)

         

Exelon Wind(b)

  18.0   $224   $(55 $169   $14   $14   $14   $14   $14  

Antelope Valley (c)

  25.0    190    (12  178    8    8    8    8    8  

Constellation(d)

  1.5    1,499    (1,451  48    19    (31  (21  11    8  

CENG(e)

  1.7    (97  29    (68  (20  (11  (15  (18  (15

Integrys(d)

  2.4    6    (5  1    (8  6    1    1    —    

Customer Relationships

         

Constellation(d)

  12.4    214    (58  156    18    18    18    18    17  

Integrys(d)

  10.0    48    (1  47    5    5    5    5    5  

Trade Names

         

Constellation(d)

  10.0    243    (79  164    23    23    23    23    23  

ComEd

         

Chicago settlement—1999 agreement (f)

  21.8    100    (79  21    3    3    4    4    4  

Chicago settlement—2003 agreement (g)

  17.9    62    (40  22    4    4    3    3    3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

  $2,489   $(1,751 $738   $66   $39   $40   $69   $67  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Refer to Note 4—MergerIncludes unamortized energy contract assets and Acquisitionsliabilities on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Excludes $26 million of other miscellaneous unamortized energy contracts that have been acquired at various points in time. The estimated amortization for additional information regarding Exelon Wind.these miscellaneous unamortized energy contracts is $4 million, $3 million, $0 million, $2 million and $2 million for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.
(b)Refer to Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for additional information regarding Antelope Valley.In December 2010, Generation acquired all of the equity interests of John Deere Renewables, LLC (later named Exelon Wind), adding 735MWs of installed, operating wind capacity located in eight states.
(c)In September 2011, Generation acquired all of the interest in Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One, a 230 MW solar project under development in northern Los Angeles County, CA from First Solar, Inc.
(d)See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for further information on these acquisitions.
(e)See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information.
(f)In March 1999, ComEd entered into a settlement agreement with the City of Chicago associated with ComEd’s franchise agreement. Under the terms of the settlement, ComEd agreed to make payments to the City of Chicago each year from 1999 to 2002. The intangible asset recognized as a result of these payments is being amortized ratably over the remaining term of the franchise agreement, which ends in 2020.

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(d)(g)In February 2003, ComEd entered into separate agreements with the City of Chicago and with Midwest Generation, LLC (Midwest Generation). Under the terms of the settlement agreement with the City of Chicago, ComEd agreed to pay the City of Chicago a total of $60 million over a ten-year period, beginning in 2003. The intangible asset recognized as a result of the settlement agreement is being amortized ratably over the remaining term of the City of Chicago franchise agreement, which ends in 2020. As required by the settlement, ComEd also made a payment of $2 million to a third partythird-party on the City of Chicago’s behalf. Under the terms of the agreement with Midwest Generation, ComEd received payments of $32 million from Midwest Generation to relieve Midwest Generation’s obligation under the 1999 fossil sale agreement with ComEd to build the generation facility in the City of Chicago. The payments received by ComEd, which have been recorded in Other deferred credits and other liabilities, and other long-term liabilities on Exelon’s and ComEd’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are being recognized ratably (approximately $2 million annually) as an offset to amortization expense over the remaining term of the franchise agreement.

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(h)Weighted-average amortization period was calculated at the date of a) acquisition for acquired assets or b) settlement agreement.

 

The following table summarizes the amortization expense related to intangible assets and liabilities for each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   Exelon (a)   Generation (a)   ComEd 

2014

  $179    $179    $7  

2013

   478     550     7  

2012

  $20   $13   $7    1,150     1,145     7  

2011

   19    12    7 

2010

   8    1    7 

(a)At Exelon, amortization of unamortized energy contracts totaling $135 million, $430 million and $1,110 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, was recorded in Purchase power and fuel expense or Operating revenues within Exelon’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income. At Generation, amortization of unamortized energy contracts totaling $135 million, $507 million and $1,110 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, was recorded in Purchase power and fuel expense or Operating revenues within Generation’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 

Acquired Intangible Assets

 

Accounting guidance for business combinations requires that the acquirer mustto separately recognize separately identifiable intangible assets in the application of purchase accounting.

Unamortized Energy Contracts.Unamortized energy contract assets and liabilities represent the remaining unamortized fair value of non-derivative energy contracts that Generation has acquired. The valuation of the acquired intangible assets discussed below wereunamortized energy contracts was estimated by applying either the market approach or the income approach depending on the nature of the underlying contract. The market approach was utilized when prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable transactions were available. Otherwise, the income approach, which is based upon discounted projected future cash flows associated with the respective PPAs. Those measures are based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance.

Exelon Wind.underlying contracts, was utilized. The output of the acquired wind turbines has been sold under PPA contracts. The excess of the contract price of the PPAs over market prices was recognized as intangible assets at the acquisition date. Generation determined that the estimated acquisition-date fair value of the intangible assets was approximately $224 million, which is recorded in unamortized energy contract assets within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Key assumptions used in the valuation of the intangible assets include forecasted power prices and discount rate. The measure is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. Key estimates and inputs include forecasted power and fuel prices and the discount rate. The intangible assetsExelon Wind unamortized energy contracts are amortized on a straight-linestraight line basis over the period in which the associated contract revenues are recognized. The amortization expense is reflectedrecognized as a decrease in operatingOperating revenue within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated StatementsStatement of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The weighted-average amortization period for these intangibles is approximately 18 years.

In the case of Antelope Valley.Upon completion ofValley, Constellation, CENG and Integrys, the development project, all of the output will be sold under a PPA with Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The excess of the contract price of the PPA over forecasted MPR-based market prices was recognized as an intangible asset at the acquisition date. Generation determined that the estimated acquisition-date fair value of the intangible asset was approximately $190 million, which is recorded in unamortized energy contract assets within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. While Generation expects to perform under the PPA once the construction of this project is complete, there is a risk of impairment if the project does not reach commercial operation.

Key assumptions used in the valuation of the intangible asset include forecasted MPR-based market prices and discount rate. The measure is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. The fair value amounts are amortized over the life of the contract in relation to the present value of the underlying cash flows as of the acquisition date. The intangible asset will be amortized as a decrease in operating revenuedates through either Purchase power and fuel expense or Operating revenues within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated StatementsStatement of Operations and Comprehensive Income over the 25 year term of the underlying PPA.Income.

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Customer Relationships.The customer relationship intangible was determined based on a “multi-period excess method” of the income approach. Under this method, the intangible asset’s fair value is determined to be the estimated future cash flows that will be earned on the current customer base, taking into account expected contract renewals based on customer attrition rates and costs to retain those customers. The fair value is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. Key assumptions include the customer attrition rate and the discount rate. The accounting guidance requires that customer-based intangibles be amortized over the period expected to be benefited using the pattern of economic benefit. The amortization of the customer relationships is recorded in Depreciation and amortization expense within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Trade Name.The Constellation trade name intangible was determined based on the relief from royalty method of income approach whereby fair value is determined to be the present value of the license fees avoided by owning the assets. The fair value is based upon certain unobservable inputs, which are considered Level 3 inputs, pursuant to applicable accounting guidance. Key assumptions include the hypothetical royalty rate and the discount rate. The Constellation trade name intangible is amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 10 years. The amortization of the trade name is recorded in Depreciation and amortization expense within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

 

Renewable Energy Credits and Alternative Energy Credits (Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO).

 

Exelon’s, Generation’s, ComEd’s and PECO’s other intangible assets, included in otherOther current assets and otherOther deferred debits and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, include RECs (Exelon, Generation and ComEd) and AECs (Exelon and PECO). Purchased RECs are recorded at cost on the date they are purchased. The cost of RECs purchased on a stand-alone basis is based on the transaction price, while the cost of RECs acquired through PPAs represents the difference between the total contract price and the market price of energy at contract inception. Revenue for RECs that are part of a bundled power sale is recognized when the power is produced and delivered to the customer. As of December 31, 2012,2014, and 2011,2013, PECO had current AECs of $17$13 million and $14$19 million, respectively, andrespectively. PECO had no noncurrent AECs and $5 million as of $9 millionDecember 31, 2014, and $16 million,2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2012,2014, and 2011,2013, Generation had current RECs of $61$191 million and $0$158 million, respectively, and $44 million of noncurrent RECsREC’s as of $45 million and $6 million, respectively.December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2012,2014, and 2011,2013, ComEd, had current RECs of $18$4 million and $9$3 million, respectively, and noncurrent RECs of $49 million and $97, respectively. See Notes 1—Significant Accounting Policies,Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies for additional information on RECs and AECs.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

9.11. Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Fair Value of Financial Liabilities Recorded at the Carrying Amount

 

The following tables present the carrying amounts and fair values of the Registrants’ short-term liabilities, long-term debt, SNF obligation, and trust preferred securities (long-term debt to financing trusts or junior subordinated debentures), and preferred securities as of December 31, 2012,2014 and 2011:2013:

 

Exelon

 

  December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
  Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   

Short-term liabilities

  $214   $4   $210    $—      $737   $737   $463    $3    $448    $12    $463    $344    $344  

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

   18,745    —       20,244    276    12,627    14,488    21,164     1,208     20,417     1,311     22,936     19,132     19,751  

Long-term debt to financing trusts

   648    —       —       664    390    358    648     —       —       648     648     648     631  

SNF obligation

   1,020    —       763    —       1,019    886    1,021     —       833     —       833     1,021     790  

Preferred securities of subsidiary

   87    —       82    —       87    79 

 

Generation

 

  December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
  Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   

Short-term liabilities

  $—      $—      $—      $—      $2   $2   $36    $—      $24    $12    $36    $22    $22  

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

   7,483    —       7,591    258    3,677    4,231    8,266     —       7,511     1,311     8,822     7,729     7,648  

SNF obligation

   1,020    —       763    —       1,019    886    1,021     —       833     —       833     1,021     790  

 

281ComEd


   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total     

Short-term liabilities

  $304    $—      $304    $—      $304    $184    $184  

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

   5,958     —       6,788     —       6,788     5,675     6,255  

Long-term debt to financing trust

   206     —       —       213     213     206     202  

PECO

   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total     

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

  $2,246    $—      $2,537    $—      $2,537    $2,197    $2,358  

Long-term debt to financing trusts

   184     —       —       199     199     184     180  

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

ComEd

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

  $5,567   $—      $6,530   $18   $5,665   $6,540 

Long-term debt to financing trust

   206    —       —       212    206    184 

PECO

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     

Short-term liabilities

  $210   $—      $210   $—      $225   $225 

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

   1,947    —       2,264    —       1,972    2,295 

Long-term debt to financing trusts

   184    —       —       188    184    174 

Preferred securities

   87    —       82    —       87    79 

 

BGE

 

  December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
  Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   

Short-term liabilities

  $123    $3    $120    $—      $123    $138    $138  

Long-term debt (including amounts due within one year)

  $2,178   $—      $2,468   $—      $2,101   $2,377    1,942     —       2,178     —       2,178     2,011     2,148  

Long-term debt to financing trusts

   258    —       —       263    258    256    258     —            236     236     258     249  

 

Short-Term Liabilities.Liabilities. The short-term liabilities included in the tables above are comprised of dividends payable (included in other current liabilities) (Level 1), short-term borrowings (Level 2), short-term notes payable related to PECO’s accounts receivable agreement and third party financing (Level 2), and dividends payable (Level 1)3). The Registrants’ carrying amounts of the short-term liabilities are representative of fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. See Note 11—Debt and Credit Agreements for additional information on PECO’s accounts receivable agreement.

 

Long-Term Debt. The fair value amounts of Exelon’s taxable debt securities (Level 2) are determined by a valuation model that is based on a conventional discounted cash flow methodology and utilizes assumptions of current market pricing curves. In order to incorporate the credit risk of the Registrants into the discount rates, Exelon obtains pricing (i.e., U.S. Treasury rate plus credit spread) based on trades of existing Exelon debt securities as well as debt securities of other issuers in the electric utility sector with similar credit ratings in both the primary and secondary market, across the Registrants’ debt maturity spectrum. The credit spreads of various tenors obtained from this information are added to the appropriate benchmark U.S. Treasury rates in order to determine the current market yields for the various tenors. The yields are then converted into discount rates of various tenors that are used for discounting the respective cash flows of the same tenor for each bond or note. The fair value of Exelon’s equity units (Level 1) are valued based on publicly traded securities issued by Exelon.

 

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Combined NotesThe fair value of Generation’s non-government-backed fixed rate project financing debt, including nuclear fuel procurement contracts, (Level 3) is based on market and quoted prices for its own and other project financing debt with similar risk profiles. Given the low trading volume in the project financing debt market, the price quotes used to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Generation hasdetermine fair value will reflect certain qualitative factors, such as market conditions, investor demand, new developments that might significantly impact the project cash flows or off-taker credit, and other circumstances related to the project (e.g., political and regulatory environment). The fair value of Generation’s government-backed fixed rate project financing debt (Level 3), the fair value of which is largely based on a discounted cash flow methodology that is similar to the taxable debt securities methodology described above. Due to the lack of market trading data on similar debt, for certain government-backed debt,the discount rates are derived based on the original loan interest rate spread to the applicable Treasury rate as well as a current market curve derived from government-backed securities. Variable rate project financing debt resets on a quarterly basis and the carrying value approximates fair value.

The Registrants also have tax-exempt debtvalue (Level 3)2). Due to low trading volume in this market, qualitative factors, such as market conditions, investor demand, and circumstances related to the issuer (i.e., political and regulatory environment), may be incorporated into the credit spreads that are used to obtain the fair value as described above.

 

SNF Obligation. The carrying amount of Generation’s SNF obligation (Level 2) is derived from a contract with the DOE to provide for disposal of SNF from Generation’s nuclear generating stations. When determining the fair value of the obligation, the future carrying amount of the SNF obligation estimated to be settled in 2025 is calculated by compounding the current book value of the SNF obligation at the 13-week Treasury rate. The compounded obligation amount is discounted back to present value using Generation’s discount rate, which is calculated using the same methodology as described above for the taxable debt securities, and an estimated maturity date of 2025.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Long-Term Debt to Financing Trusts. Exelon’s long-term debt to financing trusts is valued based on publicly traded securities issued by the financing trusts. Due to low trading volume of similarthese securities, (Level 3), qualitative factors, such as market conditions, investor demand, and circumstances related to each issue, may be incorporated into the credit spreads that are used to obtain the fair valuethis debt is classified as described above.

Preferred Securities. The fair value of these securities is determined based on the last closing price prior to quarter end, less accrued interest. The securities are registered with the SEC and are public.Level 3.

 

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

 

Exelon records the fair value of assets and liabilities in accordance with the hierarchy established by the authoritative guidance for fair value measurements. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:

 

Level 1—quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Registrants have the ability to access as of the reporting date. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 1 inputs include active exchange-traded equity securities, certain exchange-based derivatives, and money market funds.

 

Level 2—inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 2 inputs include fixed income securities, non-exchange-based derivatives, commingled and mutual investment funds priced at NAV per fund share and fair value hedges.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs, such as internally developed pricing models or third partythird-party valuations for the asset or liability due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include infrequently traded non-exchange-based derivatives, investments priced using an alternative pricing mechanism, and middle market lending using third party valuations.

 

Transfers in and out of levels are recognized as of the end of the reporting period when the transfer occurred. Given derivatives categorized within Level 1 are valued using exchange-based quoted prices within observable periods, transfers between Level 2 and Level 1 were not material. Transfers into Level 2 from Level 3 generally occur when the contract tenure becomes more observable. Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2 generally occur due to changes in market liquidity or assumptions for certain commodity contracts. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2012.2014 for cash equivalents, nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments, pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning, Rabbi trust investments, and deferred compensation obligations.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Generation and Exelon

 

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011:2013:

 

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents (a)

  $995   $—     $—     $995 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

        

Cash equivalents

   245    —      —      245 

Equity

        

Equity securities

   1,480    —      —      1,480 

Commingled funds

   —      1,933    —      1,933 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   1,480    1,933    —      3,413 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   1,057    —      —      1,057 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —      321    —      321 

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

   —      93    —      93 

Corporate debt securities

   —      1,788    —      1,788 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —      24    —      24 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —      45    —      45 

Residential mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —      11    —      11 

Mutual funds

   —      23    —      23 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   1,057    2,305    —      3,362 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —      —      183    183 

Other debt obligations

   —      15    —      15 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments subtotal (b)

   2,782    4,253    183    7,218 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion decommissioning

        

Cash equivalents

   —      23    —      23 

Equity

        

Equity securities

   14    —      —      14 

Commingled funds

   —      9    —      9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   14    9    —      23 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   118    12    —      130 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States

       —     

and political subdivisions of the states

   —      37    —      37 

Corporate debt securities

   —      249    —      249 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —      49    —      49 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —      6    —      6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   118    353    —      471 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —      —      89    89 

Other debt obligations

   —      1    —      1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Generation  Exelon 

As of December 31, 2014

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents (a)

 $405   $—     $—     $405   $1,119   $—     $—     $1,119  

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

        

Cash equivalents

  208    37    —      245    208    37    —      245  

Equity

        

Domestic

  2,423    2,207    —      4,630    2,423    2,207    —      4,630  

Foreign

  612    —      —      612    612    —      —      612  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

  3,035    2,207    —      5,242    3,035    2,207    —      5,242  

Fixed income

        

Corporate debt securities

  —      2,023    239    2,262    —      2,023    239    2,262  

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  996    —      —      996    996    —      —      996  

Foreign governments

  —      95    —      95    —      95    —      95  

State and municipal debt

  —      438    —      438    —      438    —      438  

Other

  —      511    —      511    —      511    —      511  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

  996    3,067    239    4,302    996    3,067    239    4,302  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Middle market lending

  —      —      366    366    —      —      366    366  

Private equity

  —      —      83    83    —      —      83    83  

Real estate

  —      —      3    3    —      —      3    3  

Other

  —      301    —      301    —      301    —      301  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds subtotal (b)

  4,239    5,612    691    10,542    4,239    5,612    691    10,542  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning

        

Cash equivalents

  —      15    —      15    —      15    —      15  

Equities

  6    1    —      7    6    1    —      7  

Fixed income

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  5    3    —      8    5    3    —      8  

Corporate debt

  —      89    —      89    —      89    —      89  

State and municipal debt

  —      10    —      10    —      10    —      10  

Other

  —      3    —      3    —      3    —      3  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

  5    105    —      110    5    105    —      110  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Middle market lending

  —      —      184    184    —      —      184    184  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning subtotal (c)

  11    121    184    316    11    121    184    316  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments (d)

        

Cash equivalents

  —      —      —      —      1    —      —      1  

Mutual funds (e)

  16    —      —      16    46    —      —      46  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments subtotal

  16    —      —      16    47    —      —      47  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

284


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Pledged assets for Zion decommissioning subtotal (c)

   132   386   89   607 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments

     

Cash equivalents

   2   —     —     2 

Mutual funds (d)

   69   —     —     69 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments subtotal

   71   —     —     71 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market derivative assets

     

Economic hedges

   861   3,173   641   4,675 

Proprietary trading

   1,042   2,078   73   3,193 

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   (1,823  (4,175  (58  (6,056
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market assets subtotal (g)

   80   1,076   656   1,812 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative assets

   —     114   —     114 

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

   —     (51  —     (51
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative assets subtotal

   —     63   —     63 

Other Investments

   2   —     17   19 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

   4,062   5,778   945   10,785 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

     

Commodity mark-to-market derivative liabilities

     

Economic hedges

   (1,041  (2,289  (236  (3,566

Proprietary trading

   (1,084  (1,959  (78  (3,121

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   2,042   4,020   25   6,087 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market liabilities subtotal (g)(h)

   (83  (228  (289  (600
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   —     (84  —     (84

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

   —     51   —     51 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative liabilities subtotal

   —     (33  —     (33

Deferred compensation

   —     (102  —     (102
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   (83  (363  (289  (735
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $3,979  $5,415  $656  $10,050 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Generation  Exelon 

As of December 31, 2014

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Commodity derivative assets

        

Economic hedges

  1,667    3,465    1,681    6,813    1,667    3,465    1,681    6,813  

Proprietary trading

  201    284    27    512    201    284    27    512  

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

  (1,982  (2,757  (557  (5,296  (1,982  (2,757  (557  (5,296
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity derivative assets subtotal

  (114  992    1,151    2,029    (114  992    1,151    2,029  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative assets

        

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

  —      8    —      8    —      31    —      31  

Economic hedges

  —      12    —      12    —      13    —      13  

Proprietary trading

  18    9    —      27    18    9    —      27  

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

  (17  (12  —      (29  (17  (31  —      (48
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative assets subtotal

  1    17    —      18    1    22    —      23  

Other investments

  —      —      3    3    2    —      3    5  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  4,558    6,742    2,029    13,329    5,305    6,747    2,029    14,081  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Commodity derivative liabilities

        

Economic hedges

  (2,241  (3,458  (788  (6,487  (2,241  (3,458  (995  (6,694

Proprietary trading

  (195  (295  (42  (532  (195  (295  (42  (532

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

  2,416    3,557    729    6,702    2,416    3,557    729    6,702  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity derivative liabilities subtotal

  (20  (196  (101  (317  (20  (196  (308  (524
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative liabilities

  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

  —      (12  —      (12  —      (41  —      (41

Economic hedges

  —      (2  —      (2  —      (103  —      (103

Proprietary trading

  (14  (9  —      (23  (14  (9  —      (23

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

  25    10    —      35    25    29    —      54  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative liabilities subtotal

  11    (13  —      (2  11    (124  —      (113

Deferred compensation obligation

  —      (31  —      (31  —      (107  —      (107
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  (9  (240  (101  (350  (9  (427  (308  (744
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets

 $4,549   $6,502   $1,928   $12,979   $5,296   $6,320   $1,721   $13,337  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

285


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents (a)

  $861   $—      $—      $861 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

        

Cash equivalents

   562    —       —       562 

Equity

        

Equity securities

   1,275    —       —       1,275 

Commingled funds

   —       1,822    —       1,822 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   1,275    1,822    —       3,097 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   1,014    33    —       1,047 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —       541    —       541 

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

   —       16    —       16 

Corporate debt securities

   —       778    —       778 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       357    —       357 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       83    —       83 

Residential mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       5    —       5 

Mutual funds

   —       47    —       47 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   1,014    1,860    —       2,874 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —       —       13    13 

Other debt obligations

   —       18    —       18 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments subtotal (b)

   2,851    3,700    13    6,564 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion decommissioning Equity

        

Equity securities

   35    —       —       35 

Commingled funds

   —       30    —       30 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   35    30    —       65 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   54    26    —       80 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —       65    —       65 

Corporate debt securities

   —       314    —       314 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       121    —       121 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       10    —       10 

Commingled funds

   —       20    —       20 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   54    556    —       610 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —       —       37    37 

Other debt obligations

   —       13    —       13 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion decommissioning subtotal (c)

   89    599    37    725 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments

        

Cash equivalents

   2    —       —       2 

Mutual funds (d)(e)

   34    —       —       34 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Generation  Exelon 

As of December 31, 2013

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents (a)

 $1,006   $—     $—     $1,006   $1,230   $—     $—     $1,230  

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

        

Cash equivalents

  459    —      —      459    459    —      —      459  

Equities

        

Domestic

  1,642    2,271    —      3,913    1,642    2,271    —      3,913  

Foreign

  249    —      —      249    249    —      —      249  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

  1,891    2,271    —      4,162    1,891    2,271    —      4,162  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Corporate debt securities

  —      1,753    31    1,784    —      1,753    31    1,784  

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  882    —      —      882    882    —      —      882  

Foreign governments

  —      87    —      87    —      87    —      87  

State and municipal debt

  —      294    —      294    —      294    —      294  

Other

  —      75    —      75    —      75    —      75  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

  882    2,209    31    3,122    882    2,209    31    3,122  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Middle market lending

  —      —      314    314    —      —      314    314  

Private equity

  —      —      5    5    —      —      5    5  

Other

  —      14    —      14    —      14    —      14  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning trust funds subtotal (b)

  3,232    4,494    350    8,076    3,232    4,494    350    8,076  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning

        

Cash equivalents

  —      26    —      26    —      26    —      26  

Equities

  16    —      —      16    16    —      —      16  

Fixed income

        

U.S. Treasury and agencies

  45    4    —      49    45    4    —      49  

Corporate debt

  —      227    —      227    —      227    —      227  

State and municipal debt

  —      20    —      20    —      20    —      20  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

  45    251    —      296    45    251    —      296  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Middle market lending

  —      —      112    112    —      —      112    112  

Other

  —      1    —      1    —      1    —      1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning subtotal (c)

  61    278    112    451    61    278    112    451  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments (d)

        

Cash equivalents

  —      —      —      —      2    —      —      2  

Mutual funds (e)

  13    —      —      13    54    —      —      54  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments subtotal

  13    —      —      13    56    —      —      56  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity derivative assets

     —         —    

Economic hedges

  493    2,582    885    3,960    493    2,582    885    3,960  

Proprietary trading

  324    1,315    122    1,761    324    1,315    122    1,761  

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

  (863  (3,131  (430  (4,424  (863  (3,131  (430  (4,424
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity derivative assets subtotal

  (46  766    577    1,297    (46  766    577    1,297  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

286


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Rabbi trust investments subtotal

   36   —      —      36 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market derivative assets

     

Cash flow hedges

   —      857   —      857 

Economic hedges

   —      1,653   124   1,777 

Proprietary trading

   —      240   48   288 

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   —      (1,827  (28  (1,855
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market assets (g)

   —      923   144   1,067 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative assets

   —      15   —      15 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

   3,837   5,237   194   9,268 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

     

Commodity mark-to-market derivative liabilities

     

Cash flow hedges

   —      (13  —      (13

Economic hedges

   (1  (1,137  (119  (1,257

Proprietary trading

   —      (236  (28  (264

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   —      1,295   20   1,315 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market liabilities (h)

   (1  (91  (127  (219
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market liabilities

   —      (19  —      (19
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred compensation

   —      (73  —      (73
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   (1  (183  (127  (311
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $3,836  $5,054  $67  $8,957 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  Generation  Exelon 

As of December 31, 2013

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative assets

  30    32    —      62    30    39    —      69  

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

  (30  (2  —      (32  (30  (2  —      (32
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative assets subtotal

  —      30    —      30    —      37    —      37  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other investments

  —      —      15    15    —      —      15    15  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  4,266    5,568    1,054    10,888    4,533    5,575    1,054    11,162  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Commodity derivative liabilities

        

Economic hedges

  (540  (1,890  (397  (2,827  (540  (1,890  (590  (3,020

Proprietary trading

  (328  (1,256  (119  (1,703  (328  (1,256  (119  (1,703

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral(f)

  869    3,007    404    4,280    869    3,007    404    4,280  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity derivative liabilities subtotal

  1    (139  (112  (250  1    (139  (305  (443
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative liabilities

  (31  (13  —      (44  (31  (17  —      (48

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

  31    1    —      32    31    1    —      32  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate and foreign currency derivative liabilities subtotal

  —      (12  —      (12  —      (16  —      (16
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred compensation obligation

  —      (29  —      (29  —      (114  —      (114
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  1    (180  (112  (291  1    (269  (305  (573
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets

 $4,267   $5,388   $942   $10,597   $4,534   $5,306   $749   $10,589  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Excludes certain cash equivalents considered to be held-to-maturity and not reported at fair value.
(b)Excludes net assets (liabilities)liabilities of $30 million and $(57)$5 million at both December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011, respectively.2013. These items consist of receivables related to pending securities sales, interest and dividend receivables, and payables related to pending securities purchases.
(c)Excludes net assets of $7$3 million and $9$7 million at December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively. These items consist of receivables related to pending securities sales, interest and dividend receivables, and payables related to pending securities purchases.
(d)Excludes $35 million and $32 million of cash surrender value of life insurance investment at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, at Exelon Consolidated. Excludes $11 million and $10 million of cash surrender value of life insurance investment at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, at Generation.
(e)The mutual funds held by the Rabbi trusts at Exelon Consolidated include $45 million related to deferred compensation and $1 million related to a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan at December 31, 2014, and $53 million related to deferred compensation and $16$1 million related to a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. These funds are classified as Level 1 as they are valued based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets.
(e)Excludes $28 million and $25 million of the cash surrender value of life insurance investmentsPlan at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.2013.
(f)Includes collateral postings (received) to/from counterparties. Collateral posted (received) to/from counterparties, net of collateral paid to counterparties, totaled $219$434 million, $(155)$800 million and $(33)$172 million allocated to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 mark-to-market derivatives, respectively, as of December 31, 2012.2014. Collateral posted (received) to/from counterparties, net of collateral paid to counterparties, totaled $532$6 million, $(124) million and $8$(26) million allocated to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 mark-to-market derivatives, respectively, as of December 31, 2011.2013.
(g)The Level 3 balance does not include current and noncurrent assets for Generation and current and noncurrent liabilities for ComEd of $226 million and $0 million at December 31, 2012 and $503 million and $191 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, related to the fair value of Generation’s financial swap contract with ComEd.
(h)The Level 3 balance includes the current and noncurrent liability of $18 million and $49 million at December 31, 2012, respectively, and $9 million and $97 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, related to floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

287


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Utilities’ Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:

  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

As of December 31, 2014

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

            

Cash equivalents

 $25   $—     $—     $25   $12   $—     $—     $12   $103   $—     $—     $103  

Rabbi trust investments in Mutual funds (a)

  —      —      —      —      9    —      —      9    5    —      —      5  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  25    —      —      25    21    —      —      21    108    —      —      108  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

            

Deferred compensation obligation

  —      (8  —      (8  —      (15  —      (15  —      (5  —      (5

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities(b)

  —      —      (207  (207  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  —      (8  (207  (215  —      (15  —      (15  —      (5  —      (5
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

 $25   $(8 $(207 $(190 $21   $(15 $—     $6   $108   $(5 $—     $103  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

As of December 31, 2013

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

            

Cash equivalents

 $—     $—     $—     $—     $175   $—     $—     $175   $31   $—     $—     $31  

Rabbi trust investments in Mutual funds (a)

  5    —      —      5    9    —      —      9    6    —      —      6  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  5    —      —      5    184    —      —      184    37    —      —      37  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

            

Deferred compensation obligation

  —      (8  —      (8  —      (17  —      (17  —      (6  —      (6

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (b)

  —      —      (193  (193  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  —      (8  (193  (201  —      (17  —      (17  —      (6  —      (6
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

 $5   $(8 $(193 $(196 $184   $(17 $—     $167   $37   $(6 $—     $31  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)At PECO, excludes $14 million of the cash surrender value of life insurance investments at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.
(b)The Level 3 balance includes the current and noncurrent liability of $20 million and $187 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014, and $17 million and $176 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013, related to floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following table presents the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the yearsyear ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 Nuclear
Decommissioning
Trust Fund
Investment
  Pledged Assets
for Zion Station
Decommissioning
  Mark-to-Market
Derivatives (b)
  Other
Investments
  Total 

Balance as of January 1, 2012

 $13  $37  $17  $—    $67 

Total realized / unrealized gains (losses)

     

Included in net income

  —     —     (119(a)   —     (119

Included in other comprehensive income

  —     —     —     —     —   

Included in regulatory assets

  1   —     39   —     40 

Included in payable for Zion Station decommissioning

  —     —     —     —     —   

Change in collateral

  —     —     (32  —     (32

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

     

Purchases

  169   63   334 (c)   17   583 

Sales

  —     (11  —��    —     (11

Transfers into Level 3

  —     —     39   —     39 

Transfers out of Level 3

  —     —     89   —     89 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

 $183  $89  $367  $17  $656 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The amount of total gains included in income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held as of December 31, 2012

 $—    $—    $37  $—    $37 

(a)Includes the reclassification of $156 million of realized losses due to settlement of derivative contracts recorded in results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(b)Excludes $98 million of increases in fair value and $566 million of realized losses due to settlements for the year ended December 31, 2012 of Generation’s financial swap contract with ComEd, which eliminates upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements. This position was de-designated as a cash flow hedge prior to the merger date. All prospective changes in fair value and reclassifications of realized amounts are being recorded to income offset by the amortization of the frozen mark in OCI.
(c)Includes $323 million of fair value from contracts and $17 million of other investments acquired as a result of the merger.

  Generation  ComEd  

 

  Exelon 

For The Year Ended
December 31, 2014

 Nuclear
Decommissioning
Trust Fund
Investments
  Pledged Assets
for Zion Station
Decommissioning
  Mark-to-
Market

Derivatives
  Other
Investments
  Total
Generation
  Other-
ComEd (b)
  Eliminated in
Consolidation
  Total 

Balance as of January 1, 2014

 $350   $112   $465   $15   $942   $(193 $—     $749  

Total realized / unrealized gains (losses)

        

Included in net income

  6    —      526(a)   —      532    —      —      532  

Included in noncurrent payables to affiliates

  14    —      —      —      14    —      (14  —    

Included in payable for Zion Station decommissioning

  —      2    —      —      2    —      —      2  

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

  —      —      —      —      —      (14  14    —    

Change in collateral

  —      —      198    —      198    —      —      198  

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

        

Purchases

  400    120    76(c)   2    598    —      —      598  

Sales

  (15  (50  (7  (8  (80  —      —      (80

Settlements

  (64  —      —      —      (64  —      —      (64

Transfers into Level 3

  —      —      (7  —      (7  —      —      (7

Transfers out of Level 3

  —      —      (201  (6  (207  —      —      (207
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2014

 $691   $184   $1,050   $3   $1,928   $(207 $—     $1,721  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The amount of total gains included in income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014

 $4   $—     $640   $—     $644   $—     $—     $644  

288


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 Nuclear
Decommissioning
Trust Fund
Investments
 Pledged Assets for
Zion
Decommissioning
 Mark-to-Market
Derivatives
 Total 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

 $—    $—    $50  $50 
 Generation ComEd 

 

 Exelon 

For The Year Ended
December 31, 2013

 Nuclear
Decommissioning
Trust Fund
Investments
 Pledged Assets
for Zion Station
Decommissioning
 Mark-to-
Market

Derivatives (d)
 Other
Investments
 Total
Generation
 Other-
ComEd  (b)(f)
 Eliminated in
Consolidation
 Total 

Balance as of January 1, 2013

 $183   $89   $660   $17   $949   $(293 $—     $656  

Total realized / unrealized gains (losses)

            

Included in income

  1   —     99   100 

Included in net income

  2    —      (51)(a)   —      (49  —      7    (42

Included in other comprehensive income

  —     —     (25)(a)   (25  —      —      (219  2    (217  —      219    2  

Included in regulatory liabilities

  2   —     (106)(b)   (104

Included in noncurrent payables to affiliates

  8    —      —      —      8    —      (8  —    

Included in payable for Zion Station decommissioning

  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    

Included in regulatory assets/liabilities

  —      —      —      —      —      100    (218  (118

Change in collateral

  —     —     6   6   —      —      7    —      7    —      —      7  

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

            

Purchases

  10   60   10   80   203    62    28    4    297    —      —      297  

Sales

  —     (23  —     (23  (28  (39  (11  (8  (86  —      —      (86

Settlements

  (18  —��     —      —      (18  —      —      (18

Transfers into Level 3

  —      —      86(e)   1    87    —      —      87  

Transfers out of Level 3

  —     —     (17  (17  —      —      (35  (1  (36  —      —      (36
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

 $13  $37  $17  $67 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

 $350   $112   $465   $15   $942   $(193 $—     $749  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The amount of total gains included in income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2011

 $1  $—    $131  $132 

The amount of total gains included in income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held as of December 31, 2013

 $1   $—     $156   $—     $157   $—     $—     $168  

 

(a)Includes the reclassification of $32$114 million and $207 million of realized lossesgains due to the settlement of derivative contracts recorded in results of operations for the yearyears ended December 31, 2011.2014 and 2013, respectively.
(b)Excludes $170Includes $13 million and $133 million of increasesdecreases in fair value and $451$1 million and ($7) million of realized lossesgains (losses) due to settlements associated with floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(c)Includes $34 million of fair value from contracts acquired as a result of the Integrys acquisition.
(d)Includes $11 million of decreases in fair value and realized gains due to settlements of $215 million associated with Generation’s financial swap contract with ComEd and $5 million of changes in the fair value of Generation’s block contracts with PECO for the year ended December 31, 2011.2013. All items eliminate upon consolidation ifin Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following tables present the income statement classification of the total realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

   Operating
Revenue
  Purchased
Power and
Fuel
 

Total gains (losses) included in income for the year ended December 31, 2012

  $(153 $34 

Change in the unrealized gains relating to assets and liabilities held for the year ended December 31, 2012

  $13  $24 
   Operating
Revenue
  Purchased
Power and
Fuel
 

Total gains (losses) included in income for the year ended December 31, 2011

  $108  $(8

Change in the unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held for the year ended December 31, 2011

  $137  $(5

289


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Generation

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents (a)

  $487   $—      $—      $487 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

        

Cash equivalents

   245    —       —       245 

Equity

        

Equity securities

   1,480    —       —       1,480 

Commingled funds

   —       1,933    —       1,933 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   1,480    1,933    —       3,413 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   1,057    —       —       1,057 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —       321    —       321 

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

   —       93    —       93 

Corporate debt securities

   —       1,788    —       1,788 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       24    —       24 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       45    —       45 

Residential mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       11    —       11 

Mutual funds

   —       23    —       23 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   1,057    2,305    —       3,362 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —       —       183    183 

Other debt obligations

   —       15    —       15 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments subtotal (b)

   2,782    4,253    183    7,218 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning

        

Cash equivalents

   —       23    —       23 

Equity

        

Equity securities

   14    —       —       14 

Commingled funds

   —       9    —       9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   14    9    —       23 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   118    12    —       130 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —       37    —       37 

Corporate debt securities

   —       249    —       249 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       49    —       49 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       6    —       6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   118    353    —       471 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —       —       89    89 

Other debt obligations

   —       1    —       1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning subtotal (c)

   132    386    89    607 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

290


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Rabbi trust investments

     

Cash equivalents

   1   —      —      1 

Mutual funds (d)(e)

   13   —      —      13 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments subtotal

   14   —      —      14 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market derivative assets

     

Economic hedges

   861   3,173   867   4,901 

Proprietary trading

   1,042   2,078   73   3,193 

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   (1,823  (4,175  (58  (6,056
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market assets subtotal (g)

   80   1,076   882   2,038 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest Rate mark-to-market derivative assets

   —      101   —      101 

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

   —      (51  —      (51
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest Rate mark-to-market derivative assets subtotal

   —      50   —      50 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other investments

   2   —      17   19 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

   3,497   5,765   1,171   10,433 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

     

Commodity mark-to-market derivative liabilities

     

Economic hedges

   (1,041  (2,289  (169  (3,499

Proprietary trading

   (1,084  (1,959  (78  (3,121

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   2,042   4,020   25   6,087 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market liabilities subtotal

   (83  (228  (222  (533
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   —      (84  —      (84

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral

   —      51   —      51 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative liabilities subtotal

   —      (33  —      (33
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred compensation

   —      (28  —      (28
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   (83  (289  (222  (594
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $3,414  $5,476  $949  $9,839 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

291


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

      

Cash equivalents (a)

  $466   $—     $—     $466 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments

      

Cash equivalents

   562    —      —      562 

Equity

      

Equity securities

   1,275    —      —      1,275 

Commingled funds

   —       1,822   —      1,822 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   1,275    1,822   —      3,097 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income

      

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   1,014    33   —      1,047 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —       541   —      541 

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

   —       16   —      16 

Corporate debt securities

   —       778   —      778 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       357   —      357 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       83   —      83 

Residential mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       5   —      5 

Mutual funds

   —       47   —      47 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   1,014    1,860   —      2,874 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —       —      13   13 

Other debt obligations

   —       18   —      18 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments subtotal (b)

   2,851    3,700   13   6,564 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning

      

Equity

      

Equity securities

   35    —      —      35 

Commingled funds

   —       30   —      30 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity funds subtotal

   35    30   —      65 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income

      

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   54    26   —      80 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and political subdivisions of the states

   —       65   —      65 

Corporate debt securities

   —       314   —      314 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       121   —      121 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (non-agency)

   —       10   —      10 

Commingled funds

   —       20   —      20 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   54    556   —      610 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Middle market lending

   —       —      37   37 

Other debt obligations

   —       13   —      13 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning subtotal (c)

   89    599   37   725 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investments (d)(e)

   4    —      —      4 

Commodity mark-to-market derivative assets

      

Cash flow hedges

   —       857   694   1,551 

Other derivatives

   —       1,653   124   1,777 

Proprietary trading

   —       240   48   288 

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   —       (1,827  (28  (1,855
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market assets subtotal (g)

   —       923   838   1,761 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

   3,410    5,222   888   9,520 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

292


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Liabilities

     

Commodity mark-to-market derivative liabilities

     

Cash flow hedges

   —      (13  —      (13

Other derivatives

   (1  (1,137  (13  (1,151

Proprietary trading

   —      (236  (28  (264

Effect of netting and allocation of collateral (f)

   —      1,295   20   1,315 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commodity mark-to-market liabilities subtotal

   (1  (91  (21  (113
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest rate mark-to-market derivative liabilities

   —      (19  —      (19
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred compensation

   —      (18  —      (18
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   (1  (128  (21  (150
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $3,409  $5,094  $867  $9,370 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Excludes certain cash equivalents considered to be held-to-maturity and not reported at fair value.
(b)Excludes net assets (liabilities) of $30 million and $(57) million at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These items consist of receivables related to pending securities sales, interest and dividend receivables, and payables related to pending securities purchases.
(c)Excludes net assets of $7 million and $9 million at December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011, respectively. These items consist of receivables related to pending securities sales, interest and dividend receivables, and payables related to pending securities purchases.
(d)The $13 million mutual funds held by the Rabbi trusts are classified as Level 1 as they are valued based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets.
(e)Excludes $8 million and $7 millionIncludes an increase of the cash surrender value of life insurance investments at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.transfers into Level 3 arising from reductions in market liquidity, which resulted in less observable contract tenures in various locations.
(f)Includes collateral postings (received) from counterparties. Collateral (received) from counterparties, net of collateral paid to counterparties, totaled $219 million, $(155) million and $(33) million allocated to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 mark-to-market derivatives, respectively, as of December 31, 2012. Collateral (received) from counterparties, net of collateral paid to counterparties, totaled $532 million and $8 million allocated to Level 2 and Level 3 mark-to-market derivatives, respectively, as of December 31, 2011.
(g)The Level 3 balance includes current and noncurrent assets for Generation of $226 million and $0 million at December 31, 2012 and $503 million and $191 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, related to the fair value of Generation’s financial swap contract with ComEd, which eliminates upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following tables present the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011:.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 Nuclear
Decommissioning
Trust Fund
Investments
  Pledged Assets for
Zion Station
Decommissioning
  Mark-to-Market
Derivatives
  Other
Investments
  Total 

Balance as of January 1, 2012

 $13  $37  $817   —    $867 

Total unrealized / realized gains (losses)

     

Included in income

  —     —     (112)(a)   —     (112

Included in other comprehensive income

  —     —     (475)(b)   —     (475

Included in noncurrent payables to affiliates

  1   —     —     —     1 

Change in collateral

  —     —     (32  —     (32

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

     

Purchases

  169   63   334(c)   17   583 

Sales

  —     (11  —     —     (11

Transfers into Level 3

  —     —     39    39 

Transfers out of Level 3

  —     —     89   —     89 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

 $183  $89  $660  $17  $949 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The amount of total losses included in income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held as of December 31, 2012

 $—    $—    $(12 $—    $(12

(a)Includes the reclassification of $100 million of realized losses due to the settlement of derivative contracts recorded in results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(b)Includes $98$11 million of increases in fair value and realized losses due to settlements of $566$215 million associated with Generation’s financial swap contract with ComEd for the year ended December 31, 2012. This position was de-designated as a cash flow hedge prior to the merger date. All prospective changes in fair value and reclassifications of realized amounts are being recorded to income offset by the amortization of the frozen mark in OCI. All items eliminate upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c)Includes $323 million of fair value from contracts and $17 million of other investments acquired as a result of the merger.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Nuclear
Decommissioning
Trust Fund
Investments
   Pledged Assets for
Zion Station
Decommissioning
  Mark-to-Market
Derivatives
  Total 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  $—      $—    $1,030  $1,030 

Total realized / unrealized gains (losses)

      

Included in income

   1    —      99(a)   100 

Included in other comprehensive income

   —       —      (311)(b)   (311

Included in payable for Zion Station decommissioning

   2    —      —      2 

Changes in collateral

   —       —      6   6 

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

      

Purchases

   10    60   10   80 

Sales

   —       (23  —      (23

Transfers out of Level 3—Liability

   —       —      (17  (17
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

  $13   $37  $817  $867 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The amount of total gains included in income attributed to the change in unrealized gains related to assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2011

  $1   $—    $131  $132 

(a)Includes the reclassification of $32 million of realized losses due to the settlement of derivative contracts recorded in results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011.
(b)Includes $170 million of increases in fair value and $451 million of realized losses reclassified from OCI due to settlements associated with Generation’s financial swap contract with ComEd for the year ended December 31, 2011, and $5 million of decreases in fair value due to settlement of Generation’s block contracts with PECO for the year ended December 31, 2011.2013. All items eliminate upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The following tables present the income statement classification of the total realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2012,2014 and 2011:2013:

 

   Operating
Revenue
  Purchased
Power and
Fuel
 

Total gains (losses) included in income for the year ended December 31, 2012

  $(146 $34 

Change in the unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held for the year ended December 31, 2012

  $(25 $13 
   Operating
Revenue
  Purchased
Power and
Fuel
 

Total gains (losses) included in income for the year ended December 31, 2011

  $108  $(8

Change in the unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held for the year ended December 31, 2011

  $137  $(5
   Generation   Exelon 
   Operating
Revenues
   Purchased
Power and
Fuel
  Other,
net  (a)
   Operating
Revenues
   Purchased
Power and
Fuel
  Other,
net  (a)
 

Total gains (losses) included in net income for the year ended December 31, 2014

  $614    $(88 $6    $614    $(88 $6  

Change in the unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held for the year ended December 31, 2014

  $663    $(23 $4    $663    $(23 $4  

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

ComEd

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on ComEd’s Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

      

Cash equivalents

  $111   $—     $—     $111 

Rabbi trust investments

      

Mutual funds

   8    —      —      8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investment subtotal

   8    —      —      8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

   119    —      —      119 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Deferred compensation obligation

   —       (8  —      (8

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (b)(c)

   —       —      (293  (293
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   —       (8  (293  (301
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

  $119   $(8 $(293 $(182
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

      

Cash equivalents (a)

  $173   $—     $—     $173 

Rabbi trust investments

      

Cash equivalents

   2    —      —     ��2 

Mutual funds

   19    —      —      19 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rabbi trust investment subtotal

   21    —      —      21 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

   194    —      —      194 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Deferred compensation obligation

   —       (8  —      (8

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities(b)(c)

   —       —      (800  (800
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   —       (8  (800  (808
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

  $194   $(8 $(800 $(614
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Generation   Exelon 
   Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power and
Fuel
   Other,
net  (a)
   Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power and
Fuel
   Other,
net  (a)
 

Total gains (losses) included in net income for the year ended December 31, 2013

  $(158 $107    $2    $(152 $108    $2  

Change in the unrealized gains relating to assets and liabilities held for the year ended December 31, 2013

  $30   $126    $1    $40   $127    $1  

 

(a)Excludes certain cash equivalents considered to be held-to-maturityOther, net activity consists of realized and not reported at fair value.
(b)The Level 3 balance includes the current and noncurrent liability of $226 million and $0 million at December 31, 2012, respectively, and $503 million and $191 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, related to the fair value of ComEd’s financial swap contract with Generation which eliminates upon consolidationunrealized gains (losses) included in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c)The Level 3 balance includes the current and noncurrent liability of $18 million and $49 million at December 31, 2012, respectively, and $9 million and $97 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, related to floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following tables present the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended and December 31, 2012, and 2011:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Mark-to-Market
Derivatives
 

Balance as of January 1, 2012

  $(800

Total realized / unrealized gains included in regulatory assets(a)(b)

   507 
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

  $(293
  

 

 

 

(a)Includes $98 million of decreases in fair value and realized gains due to settlements of $566 million associated with ComEd’s financial swap contract with Generationincome for the year ended December 31, 2012. All items eliminate upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)Includes $34 million of increases in the fair value and realized losses due to settlements of $5 million recorded in purchased power expense associated with floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011

  Mark-to-Market
Derivatives
 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  $(971

Total realized / unrealized gains included in regulatory assets(a)(b)

   171 
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

  $(800
  

 

 

 

(a)Includes $170 million of increases in fair value and $451 million of realized gains due to settlements associated with ComEd’s financial swap contract with Generation for the year ended December 31, 2011. All items eliminate upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)Includes $110 million of decreases in fair value of floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers for the year ended December 31, 2011.

PECO

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Assets

       

Cash equivalents

  $346   $—    $—      $346 

Rabbi trust investments—mutual funds (b)(c)

   9    —      —       9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   355    —      —       355 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Deferred compensation obligation

   —       (18  —       (18
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   —       (18  —       (18
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

  $355   $(18 $ —      $337 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Assets

       

Cash equivalents(a)

  $175   $—    $—      $175 

Rabbi trust investments—mutual funds(b)(c)

   9    —      —       9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   184    —      —       184 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Deferred compensation obligation

   —       (21  —       (21
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   —       (21  —       (21
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

  $184   $(21 $—      $163 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Excludes certain cash equivalents considered to be held-to-maturity and not reported at fair value.
(b)The mutualNDT funds held by the Rabbi trusts are classified as Level 1 as they are valued based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets.Generation.
(c)Excludes $13 million of the cash surrender value of life insurance investments at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

PECO had no Level 3 assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2012.

The following table presents the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2011:

Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Mark-to-Market
Derivatives
 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  $(9

Total realized gains included in regulatory assets

   9(a) 
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

  $—    
  

 

 

 

(a)Includes an increase of $5 million related to the settlement of PECO’s block contracts with Generation, which eliminates upon consolidation in Exelon’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Generation’s block contracts with PECO expired on December 31, 2011.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

BGE

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

As of December 31, 2012

  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Assets

       

Cash equivalents

  $33   $—    $—     $33 

Rabbi trust investments—mutual funds

   5    —      —       5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   38    —      —       38 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Deferred compensation obligation

   —       (5  —       (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   —       (5  —       (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

  $38   $(5 $—     $33 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents

  $33   $—      $—      $33 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   33    —      —      33 

Liabilities

        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets (liabilities)

  $33   $—     $—      $33 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BGE had no Level 3 assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

Valuation Techniques Used to Determine Fair Value

 

The following describes the valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities shown in the tables above.

 

Cash Equivalents (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE). The Registrants’ cash equivalents include investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. The cash equivalents shown in the fair value tables are comprised of investments in mutual and money market funds. The fair values of the shares of these funds are based on observable market prices and, therefore, have been categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Investments and Pledged Assets for Zion Station Decommissioning (Exelon and Generation). The trust fund investments have been established to satisfy Generation’s and CENG’s nuclear decommissioning obligations as required by the NRC. The NDT funds hold debt and equity securities directly and indirectly through commingled funds.funds and mutual funds, which are included in Equities, Fixed Income and Other. Generation’s and CENG’s investment policies place limitations on the types and investment grade ratings of the securities that may be held by the trusts. These policies limit the trust funds’ exposures to investments in highly illiquid markets and other alternative investments. Investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased, including certain short-term fixed income securities are considered cash equivalents and included in the recurring fair value measurements hierarchy as Level 1.1 or Level 2.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

With respect to individually held equity securities, which are included in Domestic or Foreign equities, the trustees obtain prices from pricing services, whose prices are obtained from direct feeds from market exchanges, which Generation is able to independently corroborate. The fair values of equity securities held directly by the trust funds are based on quoted prices in active markets and are categorized in Level 1. Equity securities held individually are primarily traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ-Global Select Market, which contain only actively traded securities due to the volume trading requirements imposed by these exchanges.

 

For fixed income securities, multiple prices from pricing services are obtained whenever possible, which enables cross-provider validations in addition to checks for unusual daily movements. A primary price source is identified based on asset type, class or issue for each security. The trustees monitor prices supplied by pricing services and may use a supplemental price source or change the primary price source of a given security if the portfolio managers challenge an assigned price and the trustees determine that another price source is considered to be preferable. Generation has obtained an understanding of how these prices are derived, including the nature and observability of the inputs used in deriving such prices. Additionally, Generation selectively corroborates the fair values of securities by comparison to other market-based price sources. U.S. Treasury securities are categorized as Level 1 because they trade in a highly liquid and transparent market. The fair values of fixed income securities, excluding U.S. Treasury securities, are based on evaluated prices that reflect observable market information, such as actual trade information or similar securities, adjusted for observable differences and are categorized in Level 2. The fair values of private placement fixed income securities, which are included in Corporate debt, are determined using a third party valuation that contains significant unobservable inputs and are categorized in Level 3.

 

Equity, balanced and fixed income commingled funds and fixed income mutual funds are maintained by investment companies and hold certain investments in accordance with a stated set of fund objectives. The fair values of fixed income commingled and mutual funds held within the trust funds, which generally hold short-term fixed income securities and are not subject to restrictions regarding the purchase or sale of shares, are derived from observable prices. The objectives of the remaining equity commingled funds in which Exelon, Generation, and GenerationCENG invest primarily seek to track the performance of certain equity indices by purchasing equity securities to replicate the capitalization and characteristics of the indices. In general, equity commingled funds are redeemable on the 15th of the month and the last business day of the month; however, the fund manager may designate any day as a valuation date for the purpose of purchasing or redeeming units. Commingled and mutual funds are categorized in Level 2 because the fair value of the funds are based on NAVs per fund share (the unit of account), primarily derived from the quoted prices in active markets on the underlying equity securities.

 

Middle market lending are investments in loans or managed funds which invest in private companies. Generation elected the fair value option for its investments in certain limited partnerships that invest in middle market lending managed funds. The fair value of these loans is determined using a combination of valuation models including cost models, market models, and income models. Investments in middle market lending are categorized as Level 3 because the fair value of these securities is based largely on inputs that are unobservable and utilize complex valuation models. Investments in middle market lending typically cannot be redeemed until maturity of the term loan.

 

Private equity investments include investments in operating companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. Private equity valuations are reported by the fund manager and are based on the valuation of the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, operating results, discounted future cash flows and market based comparable data. Since these valuation inputs are not highly observable, private equity investments have been categorized as Level 3.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31, 2014, Generation has outstanding commitments to invest in middle market lending, corporate debt securities, private equity investments, and real estate investments of approximately $290 million. These commitments will be funded by Generation’s existing nuclear decommissioning trust funds.

See Note 15—Asset Retirement Obligations for further discussion on the NDT fund investments.

Rabbi Trust Investments (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE). The Rabbi trusts were established to hold assets related to deferred compensation plans existing for certain active and retired members of Exelon’s executive management and directors. The investments in the Rabbi trusts are included in investments in the Registrants’ Consolidated Balance Sheets. The investments are in fixed-income commingled fundsSheets and consist primarily of mutual funds, including short-term investment funds. These funds are maintained by investment companies and hold certain investments in accordance with a stated set of

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

fund objectives, which are consistent with Exelon’s overall investment strategy. The values of some of theseMutual funds are publicly quoted. For fixed-income commingled fundsquoted and mutual funds which are not publicly quoted, the fund administrators value the funds using the NAV per fund share, derived from the quoted prices in active markets of the underlying securities. These funds have been categorized as Level 2. Fixed-income commingled funds and mutual funds which are publicly quoted, such as money market funds, have been categorized as Level 1 given the clear observability of the prices.

 

Mark-to-Market Derivatives (Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO)ComEd). Derivative contracts are traded in both exchange-based and non-exchange-based markets. Exchange-based derivatives that are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain non-exchange-based derivatives’ pricing is verified using indicative price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter, on-line exchanges and are categorized in Level 2. These price quotations reflect the average of the bid-ask, mid-point prices and are obtained from sources that the Registrants believe provide the most liquid market for the commodity. The price quotations are reviewed and corroborated to ensure the prices are observable and representative of an orderly transaction between market participants. This includes consideration of actual transaction volumes, market delivery points, bid-ask spreads and contract duration. The remainder of non-exchange-based derivative contracts isare valued using the Black model, an industry standard option valuation model. The Black model takes into account inputs such as contract terms, including maturity, and market parameters, including assumptions of the future prices of energy, interest rates, volatility, credit worthiness and credit spread. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in liquid markets, such as generic forwards, swaps and options, model inputs are generally observable. Such instruments are categorized in Level 2. The Registrants’ non-exchange-based derivatives are predominately at liquid trading points. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in less liquid markets with limited pricing information such as the financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd, model inputs generally would include both observable and unobservable inputs. These valuations may include an estimated basis adjustment from an illiquid trading point to a liquid trading point for which active price quotations are available. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3.

 

Exelon may utilize fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, which are typically designated as fair value hedges, as a means to achieve its targeted level of variable-rate debt as a percent of total debt. In addition, the Registrants may utilize interest rate derivatives to lock in interest rate levels in anticipation of future financings. These interest rate derivatives are typically designated as cash flow hedges. Exelon determines the current fair value by calculating the net present value of expected payments and receipts under the swap agreement, based on and discounted by the market’s expectation of future interest rates. Additional inputs to the net present value calculation may include the contract terms, counterparty credit risk and other market parameters. As these inputs are based on observable data and valuations of similar instruments, the interest rate swaps are categorized in Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. See Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for further discussion on mark-to-market derivatives.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Deferred Compensation Obligations (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE). The Registrants’ deferred compensation plans allow participants to defer certain cash compensation into a notional investment account. The Registrants include such plans in other current and noncurrent liabilities in their Consolidated Balance Sheets. The value of the Registrants’ deferred compensation obligations is based on the market value of the participants’ notional investment accounts. The notional investments are comprised primarily of mutual funds, which are based on observable market prices. However, since the deferred compensation obligations themselves are not exchanged in an active market, they are categorized inas Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Fair Value Measurements (Exelon, Generation, ComEd)

 

Mark-to-Market Derivatives (Exelon, Generation, ComEd). For valuations that include both observable and unobservable inputs, if the unobservable input is determined to be significant to the overall inputs, the entire valuation is categorized in Level 3. This includes derivatives valued using indicative price quotations whose contract tenure extends into unobservable periods. In instances where observable data is unavailable, consideration is given to the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 as the model inputs generally are not observable. Exelon’s RMC approves risk management policies and objectives for risk assessment, control and valuation, counterparty credit approval, and the monitoring and reporting of risk exposures. The RMC is chaired by the chief risk officer and includes the chief financial officer, corporate controller, general counsel, treasurer, vice president of strategy, vice president of audit services and officers representing Exelon’s business units. The RMC reports to the Exelon Board of Directors on the scope of the risk management activities and is responsible for approving all valuation procedures at Exelon. Forward price curves for the power market utilized by the front office to manage the portfolio, are reviewed and verified by the middle office, and used for financial reporting by the back office. The Registrants consider credit and nonperformance risk in the valuation of derivative contracts categorized in Level 2 and 3, including both historical and current market data in its assessment of credit and nonperformance risk by counterparty. Due to master netting agreements and collateral posting requirements, the impacts of credit and nonperformance risk were not material to the financial statements. Transfers in and out of levels are recognized as of the end of the reporting period the transfer occurred. Given derivatives categorized within Level 1 are valued using exchange-based quoted prices within observable periods, transfers between Level 2 and Level 1 generally do not occur. Transfers into Level 2 from Level 3 generally occur when the contract tenure becomes more observable. Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2 generally occur due to changes in market liquidity or assumptions for certain commodity contracts.

 

Disclosed below is detail surrounding the Registrants’ significant Level 3 valuations. The most significant position is the long term intercompany swap with ComEd, which is further discussed in Note 10—Derivative Financial Instruments. The calculated fair value includes marketability discounts for margining provisions and notional size.other attributes. Generation’s remaining Level 3 balance generally consists of forward sales and purchases of power and natural gas, coal purchases, certain transmission congestion contracts, and project financing debt. Generation utilizes various inputs and factors including market data and assumptions that market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities as well as assumptions about the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. The inputs and factors include forward commodity prices, commodity price volatility, contractual volumes, delivery location, interest rates, credit quality of counterparties and credit enhancements.

 

For commodity derivatives, the primary input to the valuation models is the forward commodity price curve for each instrument. Forward commodity price curves are derived by risk management for liquid locations and by the traders and portfolio managers for illiquid locations. All locations are reviewed and verified by risk management considering published exchange transaction prices, executed bilateral transactions, broker quotes, and other observable or public data sources. The relevant forward commodity curve used to value each of the derivatives depends on a number of factors, including commodity type, delivery location, and delivery period. Price volatility varies by commodity and location.

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When appropriate, Generation discounts future cash flows using risk free interest rates with adjustments to reflect the credit quality of each counterparty for assets and

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Generation’s own credit quality for liabilities. The level of observability of a forward commodity price is generally due to the delivery location and delivery period. Certain delivery locations including PJM West Hub (for power) and Henry Hub (for natural gas) are highlymore liquid and prices are observable for up to three years in the future. The observability period of volatility is generally shorter than the underlying power curve used in option valuations. The forward curve for a less liquid location is estimated by using the forward curve from the liquid location and applying a spread to represent the cost to transport the commodity to the delivery location. This spread does not typically represent a majority of the instrumentsinstrument’s market price. As a result, the change in fair value is closely tied to liquid market movements and not a change in the applied spread. The change in fair value associated with a change in the spread is generally immaterial. An average spread calculated across all Level 3 power and gas delivery locations is generally less than $4approximately $2.75 and $.25$0.34 for power and natural gas, respectively. Many of the commodity derivatives are short term in nature and thus a majority of the fair value may be based on observable inputs even though the contract as a whole must be classified as Level 3. See ITEM 3.7A.—QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK for information regarding the maturity by year of the Registrant’s mark-to-market derivative assets and liabilities.

 

On December 17, 2010, ComEd entered into several 20-year floating to fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers for the procurement of long-term renewable energy and associated RECs. See Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for more information. The fair value of these swaps has been designated as a Level 3 valuation due to the long tenure of the positions and internal modeling assumptions. The modeling assumptions include using natural gas heat rates to project long term forward power curves adjusted by a renewable factor that incorporates time of day and seasonality factors to reflect accurate renewable energy pricing. In addition, marketability reserves are applied to the positions based on the tenor and supplier risk.

The table below discloses the significant inputs to the forward curve used to value these positions.

 

Type of trade

 Fair Value at
December 31, 2012 (d)
  Valuation
Technique
 Unobservable
Input
 

Range

Mark-to-market derivatives—Economic Hedges (Generation)(a)

 $473  Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward power
price
 $14 - $79
   Forward gas
price

Volatility

 $3.26 - $6.27
  Option Model percentage 28% - 132%

Mark-to-market derivatives—Proprietary trading (Generation)(a)

 $(6 Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward power
price

Volatility

 $15 - $106
  Option Model percentage 16% - 48%

Mark-to-market derivatives—Transactions with affiliates (Generation and ComEd)(b)

 $226  Discounted
Cash Flow
 Marketability
reserve
 8% - 9%

Mark-to-market derivatives (ComEd)

 $(67 Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward heat
rate
(c)
 8% - 9.5%
   Marketability
reserve
 3.5% - 8.3%
   Renewable
factor
 81% - 123%

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Type of trade

 Fair Value at
December 31,2014
  Valuation
Technique
 Unobservable
Input
 Range 

Mark-to-market derivatives—Economic hedges (Generation) (a)(c)

 $893   Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward power
price
 $15 - $120(d) 
   Forward gas
price
Volatility
 $1.52 - $14.02(d) 
  Option Model percentage  8% - 257%  

Mark-to-market derivatives—Proprietary trading (Generation) (a)(c)

 $(15 Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward power
price
 $15 - $117(d) 

Mark-to-market derivatives (ComEd)

 $(207 Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward heat
rate
 (b)
  8x - 9x  
   Marketability
reserve
  3.5% - 8%  
   Renewable
factor
  86% - 126%  

 

a)(a)The valuation techniques, unobservable inputs and ranges are the same for the asset and liability positions.
b)Includes current assets for Generation and current liabilities for ComEd of $226 million, related to the fair value of the five-year financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd, which eliminates in consolidation.
c)(b)Quoted forward natural gas rates are utilized to project the forward power curve for the delivery of energy at specified future dates. The natural gas curve is extrapolated beyond its observable period to the end of the contract’s delivery.
d)(c)The fair values do not include cash collateral held on Level 3level three positions of $33$172 million as of December 31, 2012.2014.
(d)The upper ends of the ranges are driven by the winter power and gas prices in the New England region. Without the New England region, the upper ends of the ranges for power and gas would be approximately $97 and $8.14, respectively, and would be approximately $76 for power proprietary trading.

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Type of trade

 Fair Value at
December 31, 2013
  Valuation
Technique
 Unobservable
Input
 Range 

Mark-to-market derivatives—Economic hedges (Generation)(a)(c)

 $488   Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward power
price
 $8 -  $176(d) 
   Forward gas
price

Volatility

 $2.98 -  $16.63(d) 
  Option Model percentage  15% - 142%  

Mark-to-market derivatives—Proprietary trading (Generation) (a)(c)

 $3   Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward power
price
 $10 - $176(d) 

Mark-to-market derivatives (ComEd)

 $(193 Discounted
Cash Flow
 Forward heat
rate
(b)
  8x - 9x  
   Marketability
reserve
  3.5% - 8%  
   Renewable
factor
  84% - 128%  

(a)The valuation techniques, unobservable inputs and ranges are the same for the asset and liability positions.
(b)Quoted forward natural gas rates are utilized to project the forward power curve for the delivery of energy at specified future dates. The natural gas curve is extrapolated beyond its observable period to the end of the contract’s delivery.
(c)The fair values do not include cash collateral held on level three positions of $26 million as of December 31, 2013
(d)The upper ends of the ranges are driven by the winter power and gas prices in the New England region. Without the New England region, the upper ends of the ranges for power and gas would be approximately $100 and $5.70, respectively.

 

The inputs listed above would have a direct impact on the fair values of the above instruments if they were adjusted. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Generation’s commodity derivatives are forward commodity prices and for options is price volatility. Increases (decreases) in the forward commodity price in isolation would result in significantly higher (lower) fair values for long positions (contracts that give usGeneration the obligation or option to purchase a commodity), with offsetting impacts to short positions (contracts that give usGeneration the obligation or right to sell a commodity). Increases (decreases) in volatility would increase (decrease) the value for the holder of the option (writer of the option). Generally, a change in the estimate of forward commodity prices is unrelated to a change in the estimate of volatility of prices. An increase to the reserves listed above would decrease the fair value of the positions. An increase to the heat rate or renewable factors would increase the fair value accordingly. Generally, interrelationships exist between market prices of natural gas and power. As such, an increase in natural gas pricing would potentially have a similar impact on forward power markets.

 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Investments and Pledged Assets for Zion Station Decommissioning (Exelon and Generation). For middle market lending, certain corporate debt securities, and private equity investments the fair value of these loans is determined using a combination of valuationsvaluation models including cost models, market models and income models. The valuation estimates are based on valuations of comparable companies, discounting the forecasted cash flows of the portfolio company, estimating the liquidation or collateral value of the portfolio company or its assets, considering offers from third parties to buy the portfolio company, its historical and projected financial results, as well as other factors that may impact value. Significant judgment is required in the applicationsapplication of discounts or premiums applied to the prices of comparable companies for factors such as size, marketability, credit risk and relative performance.

 

Because Generation relies on third partythird-party fund managers to develop the quantitative unobservable inputs without adjustment for the valuations of its’ middle market lending,its Level 3 investments, quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in valuing these investments is not reasonably available to

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Generation. This includes information regarding the sensitivity of the fair values to changes in the unobservable inputs. Generation gains an understanding of the fund managers’ inputs and assumptions used in preparing the valuations. Generation performed procedures to assess the reasonableness of the valuations. For a sample of its’ middle market lending,its Level 3 investments, Generation reviewed independent valuations and reviewed the assumptions in the detailed pricing models used by the fund managers.

 

10.12. Derivative Financial Instruments (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants are exposed to certain risks related to ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed by usinguse derivative instruments areto manage commodity price risk and interest rate risk.risk related to ongoing business operations.

 

Commodity Price Risk (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

To the extent the amount of energy Exelon generates differs from the amount of energy it has contracted to sell, the Registrants are exposed to market fluctuations in the prices of electricity, fossil

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fuels and other commodities. The Registrants employ established policies and procedures to manage their risks associated with market fluctuations by entering into physical contracts as well asand financial derivative contracts, including swaps, futures, forwards, options and short-term and long-term commitments to purchase and sell energy and energy-related products. The Registrants believe these instruments, which are classified as either economic hedges or non-derivatives, mitigate exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices.

 

Derivative accounting guidance requires that derivative instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities at fair value, with changes in fair value of the derivative recognized in earnings each period. Other accounting treatments are available through special election and designation, provided they meet specific, restrictive criteria both at the time of designation and on an ongoing basis. These alternative permissible accounting treatments include normal purchase normal sale (NPNS), cash flow hedge, and fair value hedge. For commodity transactions, effective with the date of merger with Constellation, Generation will no longer utilizeutilizes the special election provided for by the cash flow hedge designation and de-designated all of its existing cash flow hedges prior to the Constellation merger. Because the underlying forecasted transactions remain at least reasonably possible,remained probable, the fair value of the effective portion of these cash flow hedges was frozen in accumulatedAccumulated OCI and will bewas reclassified to results of operations when the forecasted purchase or sale of the energy commodity occurs, or becomes probable of not occurring. None of Constellation’s designated cash flow hedges for commodity transactions prior to the merger were re-designated as cash flow hedges.occurred. The effect of this decision is that all derivative economic hedges forrelated to commodities are recorded at fair value through earnings for the combined company, referred to as economic hedges in the following tables. The Registrants have applied the NPNS scope exception to certain derivative contracts for the forward sale of generation, power procurement agreements, and natural gas supply agreements. Non-derivative contracts for access to additional generation and certain sales to load-serving entities are accounted for primarily under the accrual method of accounting, which is further discussed in Note 19—22—Commitments and Contingencies. Additionally, Generation is exposed to certain market risks through its proprietary trading activities. The proprietary trading activities are a complement to Generation’s energy marketing portfolio, but represent a small portion of Generation’s overall energy marketing activities.

 

Economic Hedging. The Registrants are exposed to commodity price risk primarily relating to changes in the market price of electricity, fossil fuels, and other commodities associated with price movements resulting from changes in supply and demand, fuel costs, market liquidity, weather conditions, governmental regulatory and environmental policies, and other factors. Within Exelon, Generation has the most exposure to commodity price risk. As such, Generation uses a variety of

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derivative and non-derivative instruments to manage the commodity price risk of its electric generation facilities, including power and gas sales, fuel and energy purchases, natural gas transportation and pipeline capacity agreements and other energy-related products marketed and purchased. In order to manage these risks, Generation may enter into fixed-price derivative or non-derivative contracts to hedge the variability in future cash flows from forecasted sales of energy and purchases of fuel and energy. The objectives for entering into such hedges include fixing the price for a portion of anticipated future electricity sales at a level that provides an acceptable return on electric generation operations, fixing the price of a portion of anticipated fuel purchases for the operation of power plants, and fixing the price for a portion of anticipated energy purchases to supply load-serving customers. The portion of forecasted transactions hedged may vary based upon management’s policies and hedging objectives, the market, weather conditions, operational and other factors. Generation is also exposed to differences between the locational settlement prices of certain economic hedges and the hedged generating units. This price difference is actively managed through other instruments which include

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derivative congestion products, whose changes in fair value are recognized in earnings each period, and auction revenue rights, which are accounted for on an accrual basis.

 

In general, increases and decreases in forward market prices have a positive and negative impact, respectively, on Generation’s owned and contracted generation positions that have not been hedged. Generation hedges commodity price risk on a ratable basis over three-year periods. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the percentage of expected generation hedged for the major reportable segments was 94%-97%93%-96%, 62%-65%61%-64% and 27%-30%31%-34% for 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, and 2015,2017, respectively. The percentage of expected generation hedged is the amount of equivalent sales divided by the expected generation.generation (which reflects the divestiture impact of Quail Run). Expected generation representsis the amountvolume of energy estimated to be generated or purchased throughthat best represents our commodity position in energy markets from owned or contracted capacity.for capacity based upon a simulated dispatch model that makes assumptions regarding future market conditions, which are calibrated to market quotes for power, fuel, load following products, and options. Equivalent sales represent all hedging products, which include economic hedges and certain non-derivative contracts, including Generation’s sales to ComEd, PECO and BGE to serve their retail load.

ComEd has locked in a fixed price See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a significant portion of its commodity price risk through the five-year financial swap contract with Generation that expires on May 31, 2013, which is discussed in more detail below. In addition, the contracts that Generation has entered into with ComEd and that ComEd has entered into with Generation and other suppliers as part of the ComEd power procurement process, which are further discussed in Note 3—Regulatory Matters, qualify for the NPNS exception. Based on the Illinois Settlement Legislation and ICC-approved procurement methodologies permitting ComEd to recover its electricity procurement costs from retail customers with no mark-up, ComEd’s price risk related to power procurement is limited.

In order to fulfill a requirement of the Illinois Settlement Legislation, Generation and ComEd entered into a five-year financial swap contract effective August 28, 2007. The financial swap is designed to hedge spot market purchases, which, along with ComEd’s remaining energy procurement contracts, meet its load service requirements. The remaining swap contract volume is 3,000 MWs through May 2013. The terms of the financial swap contract require Generation to pay the around-the-clock market price for a portion of ComEd’s electricity supply requirement, while ComEd pays a fixed price. The contract is to be settled net, for the difference between the fixed and market pricing, and the financial terms only cover energy costs and do not cover capacity or ancillary services. The financial swap contract is a derivative financial instrument that was originally designated by Generation as a cash flow hedge. As discussed previously, effective with the date of merger with Constellation, Generation de-designated this swap as a cash flow hedge and began recording changes in fair value through current earnings as of that date. Generation records the fair value of the swap on its balance sheet and originally recorded changes in fair value to OCI. The value frozen in OCI as of the date of merger for this swap is reclassified into Generation’s earnings as the swap settles. ComEd has not elected hedge accounting for this derivative financial instrument. Since the financial swap contract was deemed prudent by the Illinois Settlement Legislation, ComEd receives full cost recovery for the contract in rates and, therefore, the change in fair value each period is recorded as a regulatory asset or liability on ComEd’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the Illinois Settlement Legislation. In Exelon’s consolidated financial statements, all financial statement effects of the financial swap recorded by Generation and ComEd are eliminated.divestitures.

 

On December 17, 2010, ComEd entered into several 20-year floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers for the procurement of long-term renewable energy and associated RECs. Delivery under the contracts began in June 2012. Pursuant to the ICC’s Order on December 19, 2012, ComEd’s commitments under the existing long-term contracts for energy and associated RECs were reduced for the June 2013 through May 2014 procurement period. In addition, the ICC’s December 18, 2013 Order approved the reduction of ComEd’s commitments under those contracts for the June 2014 through May 2015 procurement period, and the amount of the reductions was approved in March 2014. These contracts are designed to lock in a portion of the long-term commodity price risk resulting from the renewable energy resource procurement requirements in the Illinois Settlement Legislation. ComEd has not elected hedge

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accounting for these derivative financial instruments. ComEd records the fair value of the swap contracts on its balance sheet. Because ComEd receives full cost recovery for energy procurement and related costs from retail customers, the change in fair value each period is recorded by ComEd as a regulatory asset or liability. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.

 

PECO has contracts to procure electric supply that were executed through the competitive procurement process outlined in its PAPUC-approved DSP Programs, which are further discussed in Note 3—Regulatory Matters. Based on Pennsylvania legislation and the DSP Programs permitting PECO to recover its electric supply procurement costs from retail customers with no mark-up, PECO’s

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price risk related to electric supply procurement is limited. PECO locked in fixed prices for a significant portion of its commodity price risk through full requirements contracts and block contracts. PECO’sPECO has certain full requirements contracts and block contracts whichthat are considered derivatives and qualify for the normal purchases and normal salesNPNS scope exception under current derivative authoritative guidance. For block contracts designated as normal purchases after inception, the mark-to-market balances previously recorded on PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheet were amortized over the terms of the contracts, which ended on December 31, 2011.

 

PECO’s natural gas procurement policy is designed to achieve a reasonable balance of long-term and short-term gas purchases under different pricing approaches in order to achieve system supply reliability at the least cost. PECO’s reliability strategy is two-fold. First, PECO must assure that there is sufficient transportation capacity to satisfy delivery requirements. Second, PECO must ensure that a firm source of supply exists to utilize the capacity resources. All of PECO’s natural gas supply and asset management agreements that are derivatives either qualify for the normal purchases and normal salesNPNS scope exception and have been designated as such, or have no mark-to-market balances because the derivatives are index priced. Additionally, in accordance with the 20122014 PAPUC PGC settlement and to reduce the exposure of PECO and its customers to natural gas price volatility, PECO has continued its program to purchase natural gas for both winter and summer supplies using a layered approach of locking-in prices ahead of each season with long-term gas purchase agreements (those with primary terms of at least twelve months). Under the terms of the 20122014 PGC settlement, PECO is required to lock in (i.e., economically hedge) the price of a minimum volume of its long-term gas commodity purchases. PECO’s gas-hedging program is designed to cover about 30% of planned natural gas purchases in support of projected firm sales. The hedging program for natural gas procurement has no direct impact on PECO’s financial position or results of operations as natural gas costs are fully recovered from customers under the PGC.

 

BGE has contracts to procure SOS electric supply that are executed through a competitive procurement process approved by the MDPSC. The SOS rates charged recover BGE’s wholesale power supply costs and include an administrative fee. The administrative fee includes an incremental cost component and a shareholder return component for commercial and industrial rate classes. BGE’s price risk related to electric supply procurement is limited. BGE locks in fixed prices for all of its Standard Offer ServiceSOS requirements through full requirements contracts. Certain of BGE’s full requirements contracts, which are considered derivatives, qualify for the normal purchases and normal salesNPNS scope exception under current derivative authoritative guidance. Other BGE full requirements contracts are not derivatives.

 

BGE provides natural gas to its customers under a MBR mechanism approved by the MDPSC. Under this mechanism, BGE’s actual cost of gas is compared to a market index (a measure of the market price of gas in a given period). The difference between BGE’s actual cost and the market index is shared equally between shareholders and customers. BGE must also secure fixed price contracts for at least 10%, but not more than 20%, of forecasted system supply requirements for flowing

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(i.e. (i.e., non-storage) gas for the November through March period. These fixed-price contracts are not subject to sharing under the market-based rates incentiveMBR mechanism. BGE also ensures it has sufficient pipeline transportation capacity to meet customer requirements. All of BGE’s natural gas supply and asset management agreements qualify for the normal purchases and normal salesNPNS scope exception and result in physical delivery.

 

Proprietary Trading. Generation also enters into certain energy-related derivatives for proprietary trading purposes. Proprietary trading includes all contracts entered into with the intent of benefiting from shifts or changes in market prices as opposed to those entered into with the intent of hedging or managing risk. Proprietary trading activities are subject to limits established by Exelon’s RMC. The proprietary trading activities, which included settled physical sales volumes of 12,95810,571 GWh, 5,7428,762 GWh and 3,625 Gwh12,958 GWh for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, are a complement to Generation’s energy marketing portfolio but represent a small portion of Generation’s revenue from energy marketing activities. ComEd, PECO and BGE do not enter into derivatives for proprietary trading purposes.

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Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Risk (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants use a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to manage interest rate exposure. The Registrants may also utilize fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, which are typically designated as fair value hedges, as a means to manage their interest rate exposure. In addition, the Registrants may utilize interest rate derivatives to lock in rate levels in anticipation of future financings, which are typically designated as cash flow hedges. These strategies are employed to manage interest rate risks. At December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon and Generation had $800$1,450 million and $550 million of notional amounts of fixed-to-floating hedges outstanding, respectively, and $452$3,070 million and $770 million of notional amounts of pre-issuancefloating-to-fixed hedges outstanding.outstanding, respectively. Assuming the fair value and cash flow interest rate hedges are 100% effective, a hypothetical 50 bps increase in the interest rates associated with unhedged variable-rate debt (excluding Commercial Paper and PECO Accounts Receivables Facility)Paper) and fixed-to-floating swaps would result in less than $2an approximate $8 million decrease in Exelon Consolidated pre-tax income for the year ended December 31, 2012.2014. To manage foreign exchange rate exposure associated with international energy purchases in currencies other than U.S. dollars, Generation utilizes foreign currency derivatives, which are typically designated as economic hedges. Below is a summary of the interest rate and foreign exchange hedges as of December 31, 2012.2014:

 

 Generation Other Exelon  Generation Other Exelon 

Description

 Derivatives
Designated as
Hedging
Instruments
 Economic
Hedges
 Proprietary
Trading(a)
 Collateral
and  Netting
(b)
 Subtotal Derivatives
Designated as
Hedging
Instruments
 Total  Derivatives
Designated as
Hedging
Instruments
 Economic
Hedges
 Proprietary
Trading (a)
 Collateral
and Netting (b)
 Subtotal Derivatives
Designated as
Hedging
Instruments
 Economic
Hedges
 Collateral
and
Netting (b)
 Subtotal Total 

Mark-to-market derivative assets (Current Assets)

 $—    $3  $20  $(19 $4  $—    $4 

Mark-to-market derivative assets (Noncurrent Assets)

  38  $8  $32   (32  46   13   59 

Mark-to-market derivative assets (current assets)

 $7   $7   $20   $(22 $12   $3   $—     $—     $3   $15  

Mark-to-market derivative assets (noncurrent assets)

  1    5    7    (7  6    20    1    (19  2    8  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market derivative assets

 $38  $11  $52  $(51 $50  $13  $63   8    12    27    (29  18    23    1    (19  5    23  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (Current Liabilities)

 $(1 $(1 $(19 $19  $(2 $—     $(2

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (Noncurrent Liabilities)

  (31 $—     $(32  32   (31  —     (31

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (current liabilities)

  (8  (2  (14  25    1    —      —      —      —      1  

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities)

  (4  —      (9  10    (3  (29  (101  19    (111  (114
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities

 $(32 $(1 $(51 $51  $(33 $—     $(33  (12  (2  (23  35    (2  (29  (101  19    (111  (113
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market derivative net assets (liabilities)

 $6  $10  $1  $—     $17  $13  $30  $(4 $10   $4   $6   $16   $(6 $(100 $—     $(106 $(90
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

 

(a)Generation enters into interest rate derivative contracts to economically hedge risk associated with the interest rate component of commodity positions. The characterization of the interest rate derivative contracts between the proprietary trading activity in the above table is driven by the corresponding characterization of the underlying commodity position that gives rise to the interest rate exposure. Generation does not utilize proprietary trading interest rate derivatives with the objective of benefiting from shifts or changes in market interest rates.
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty and any associated cash collateral.

The following table provides a summary of the interest rate and foreign exchange hedge balances recorded by the Registrants as of December 31, 2013:

  Generation  Other  Exelon 

Description

 Derivatives
Designated as
Hedging
Instruments
  Economic
Hedges
  Proprietary
Trading (a)
  Collateral
and Netting (b)
  Subtotal  Derivatives
Designated as
Hedging
Instruments
  Total 

Mark-to-market derivative assets (current assets)

 $—     $3   $15   $(19 $(1 $—     $(1

Mark-to-market derivative assets (noncurrent assets)

  26    3    15    (13  31    7    38  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market derivative assets

  26    6    30    (32  30    7    37  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (current liabilities)

  (1  (1  (18  19    (1  —      (1

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities)

  (10  (1  (13  13    (11  (4  (15
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market derivative liabilities

  (11  (2  (31  32    (12  (4  (16
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total mark-to-market derivative net assets (liabilities)

 $15   $4   $(1 $—     $18   $3   $21  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Generation enters into interest rate derivative contracts to economically hedge risk associated with the interest rate component of commodity positions. The characterization of the interest rate derivative contracts between the proprietary trading activity in the above table is driven by the corresponding characterization of the underlying commodity position that gives rise to the interest rate exposure. Generation does not utilize proprietary trading interest rate derivatives with the objective of benefiting from shifts or changes in market interest rates.
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty and any associated cash collateral.

 

Fair Value Hedges.Hedges. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. Exelon includes the gain or loss on the hedged items and the offsetting loss or gain on the related interest rate swaps in interest expense as follows:

 

   Gain (Loss) on Swaps   Gain (Loss) on Borrowings 
   Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
   Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 

Income Statement Classification

  2012  2011   2010   2012  2011  2010 

Interest expense(a)

  $(6 $1   $4   $(6 $(1 $(4
      Year Ended December 31, 
      2014  2013  2012  2014   2013  2012 
   

Income Statement Location

  Gain (Loss) on Swaps  Gain (Loss) on Borrowings 

Generation

  Interest expense (a)  $(16 $(15 $(6 $2    $(6 $—    

Exelon

  Interest expense  $3   $(24 $(9 $15    $(3 $(1

 

(a)For the yearyears ended December 31, 2012,2014 and 2013, the loss on theGeneration swaps included $(17) million and $16 million realized in the table above includes $12earnings, respectively, with $4 million reclassified to earnings, with an immaterial amountand $2 million excluded from hedge effectiveness testing.testing, respectively.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

At December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011,During 2014, Exelon had $650entered into $100 million and $100$75 million respectively, of notional amounts of fixed-to-floating fair value hedges outstanding related to interest rate swaps, with unrealized gain of $49 million and $15 million, respectively, which expire in 2015. Upon merger closing, $550 million of2019 and 2020, respectively. At December 31, 2014, Exelon and Generation had total outstanding fixed-to-floating fair value hedges related to interest rate swaps previously at Constellationof $1,450 million and $550 million, with a derivative asset of $29 million and $7 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013, Exelon and Generation had outstanding fixed-to-floating fair value hedges related to interest rate swaps of $44$1,275 million asand $550 million, with a derivative asset of March 12, 2012, were re-designated as fair value hedges.$26 million and $23 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2012,2014 and December 31, 2011,2013, the impact on the results of operations, as a result of the ineffectiveness from fair value hedges, was immaterial.a $18 million gain and $2 million gain, respectively.

 

Cash Flow Hedges.Hedges. In connection with the DOE guaranteed loan for the Antelope Valley acquisition,project financings, as discussed in Note 11—13—Debt and Credit Agreements, Generation entered into a floating-to-fixed forward starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $485 million and a mandatory early termination date of April 5, 2014, by which date Generation anticipates the DOE loan to be fully drawn.September 30, 2014. The swap hedges approximately 75% of Generation’s future interest rate exposure associated with the financing andswap was designated as a cash flow hedge. As such, the effective portionhedge, and as a result, unrealized losses of the hedge will beapproximately $21 million have been recorded in other comprehensive income withinto Accumulated OCI, net on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets,Sheets. During the third quarter of 2014, the interest rate swap was terminated consistent with any ineffectiveness recorded inthe agreements. The unrealized loss of $21 million will be amortized into Interest expense on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Net gains (or losses) from settlement of the hedges, to the extent effective, will be amortized as an adjustment to the interest expenseIncome over the term of the DOE guaranteed loan.

 

AsDuring the third quarter of 2011, Sacramento PV Energy, a subsidiary of Generation, draws down on the loan,entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps to manage a portion of its interest rate exposure in connection with the cash flow hedge will be de-designated and the related gains or losses going forward will be reflected in earnings. In order to mitigate this earnings impact, a series of offsetting hedge transactions are executed as Generation draws on the loan.

Antelope Valley received its first loan advance on April 5, 2012, and several additional advances subsequently, as described inlong-term borrowings. See Note 11—13—Debt and Credit Agreements. Generation has entered intoAgreements for additional information regarding the financing. The swaps have a series of fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps with an aggregatedtotal notional amount of $165$26 million 75%as of December 31, 2014 and expire in 2027. After the closing of the loan advance amount to offset portions ofConstellation merger, the original interest rate hedge, which are de-designatedswaps were re-designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2014, the subsidiary had a $3 million derivative liability related to these swaps.

During the third quarter of 2012, Constellation Solar Horizons, a subsidiary of Generation, entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap to manage a portion of its interest rate exposure in connection with the long-term borrowings. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements for additional information regarding the financing. The remaining cash flow hedgeswap has a notional amount of $26 million as of December 31, 2014, and expires in 2030. This swap is designated as a cash flow hedge. At December 31, 2014, the derivative asset related to the swap was immaterial.

 

309During the first quarter of 2014, ExGen Renewables I, LLC, a subsidiary of Generation, entered into floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps to manage a portion of its interest rate exposure in connection with the long-term borrowings. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements for additional information regarding the financing. The swaps have a notional amount of $213 million as of December 31, 2014 and expire in 2020. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2014, the subsidiary had a $2 million derivative liability related to the swaps.


During the third quarter of 2014, ExGen Texas Power, LLC, a subsidiary of Generation, entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap to manage a portion of its interest rate exposure in connection with the long-term borrowing. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements for additional information regarding the financing. The swaps have a notional amount of $505 million as of December 31, 2014 and expire in 2019. The swap was designated as a cash flow hedge in the fourth quarter of 2014. At December 31, 2014, the subsidiary had a $8 million derivative liability related to the swap.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

$320 million. At December 31, 2012, Generation’s mark-to-market non-current derivative liability relating to the interest rate swap in connection with the loan agreement to fund Antelope Valley was $28 million.

 

During the third quarter of 2011, a subsidiary of Constellation2014, Exelon entered into $400 million of floating-to-fixed forward starting interest rate swaps to manage a portion of the interest rate exposure for anticipated long-term borrowings to finance Sacramento PV Energy. The swaps have a total notional amount of $29 million as of December 31, 2012 and expire in 2027. After the closing of the merger with Constellation, the swaps were re-designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2012, the subsidiary had a $4 million non-current derivative liability related to these swaps.

During the third quarter of 2012, a subsidiary of Exelon Generation entered into a floating-to-fixed forward starting interest rate swap to manage a portion of the interest rate exposure for anticipated long-term borrowings to finance Constellation Solar Horizons. The swap has a notional amount of $29 million as of December 31, 2012 and expires in 2030. This swap is designated as a cash flow hedge. At December 31, 2012, the subsidiary had an immaterial non-current derivative liability related to the swap.

During the third quarter of 2012, Exelon entered into $75 million floating-to-fixed forward starting interest rate hedges to manage interest rate risks associated with the anticipated future debt issuance. Theserefinance of existing debt. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2012, there is $12014, Exelon had a $28 million non-current derivative assetliability related to thesethe swaps.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2012,2014 and 2011,2013, the impact on the results of operations as a result of ineffectiveness from cash flow hedges was immaterial.

 

Economic Hedges. During 2014, Exelon entered into $1,900 million of floating-to-fixed forward starting interest rate swaps to manage a portion of the interest rate exposure associated with the anticipated future debt issuance related to the proposed PHI acquisition. At December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon had $150a $100 million derivative liability related to the swaps.

During the fourth quarter, fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, which were marked-to-market, acquired as part of the Constellation merger, expired for Exelon and Generation. The notional amounts of fixed-to-floatingthe swaps was $150 million.

At December 31, 2014, Generation had $126 million in notional amounts of interest rate derivative contracts to economically hedge risk associated with the interest rate component of commodity positions and $349 million in notional amounts of foreign currency exchange rate swaps that are marked-to-market to manage the exposure associated with an unrealized gaininternational purchases of $5 million. These swaps, which were acquired as part of the merger with Constellation, expirecommodities in 2014. During the period from March 12 to December 31, 2012, the impact on the results of operations was immaterial.currencies other than U.S. dollars.

 

Fair Value Measurement and Accounting for the Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts (Exelon Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Fair value accounting guidance and disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities requires the fair value of derivative instruments to be shown in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on a gross basis, even when the derivative instruments are subject to legally enforceable master netting agreements and qualify for net presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. A master netting agreement is an agreement between two counterparties that may have derivative and non-derivative contracts with each other providing for the net settlement of all referencing contracts via one payment stream, which takes place as the contracts deliver, when collateral is requested or in the event of default. Generation’s use of cash collateral is generally unrestricted unless Generation is downgraded below investment grade (i.e. to BB+ or Ba1). In the table below, Generation’s energy related cash flow hedges, economic hedges and proprietary trading derivatives are shown gross and thegross. The impact of the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty that are subject to legally enforceable master netting agreements, as well as netting of cash collateral including initial margin on exchange positions, is aggregated in the collateral and netting column. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, $8 million and $10 million of cash collateral posted, respectively, was not offset against derivative positions because such collateral was not associated with any energy-related derivatives, were associated with accrual positions, or as of the balance sheet date there were no positions to offset. Excluded from the tables below are economic hedges that qualify for the NPNS scope exception and other non-derivative contracts that are accounted for under the accrual method of accounting.

 

310ComEd’s use of cash collateral is generally unrestricted unless ComEd is downgraded below investment grade (i.e. to BB+ or Ba1).


Cash collateral held by PECO and BGE must be deposited in a non affiliate major U.S. commercial bank or foreign bank with a U.S. branch office that meet certain qualifications.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table provides a summary of the derivative fair value balances recorded by the Registrants as of December 31, 2012:2014:

 

 Generation ComEd Exelon   Generation ComEd Exelon 

Derivatives

 Economic
Hedges (a)
 Proprietary
Trading
 Collateral
and
Netting (b)
 Subtotal
(c)
 Economic
Hedges
(a)(d)
 Intercompany
Eliminations (a)
 Total
Derivatives
   Economic
Hedges
 Proprietary
Trading
 Collateral
and
Netting (a)
 Subtotal (b) Economic
Hedges (c)
 Total
Derivatives
 

Mark-to-market
derivative assets (current assets)

 $2,883  $2,469  $(4,418 $934  $—     $—     $934   $4,992   $456   $(4,184 $1,264   $—     $1,264  

Mark-to-market
derivative assets with affiliate (current assets)

  226   —      —      226   —      (226  —    

Mark-to-market
derivative assets (noncurrent assets)

  1,792   724   (1,638  878   —      —      878    1,821    56    (1,112  765    —      765  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market
derivative assets

 $4,901  $3,193  $(6,056 $2,038  $—     $(226 $1,812    6,813    512    (5,296  2,029    —      2,029  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Mark-to-market
derivative liabilities (current liabilities)

 $(2,419 $(2,432 $4,519  $(332 $(18 $—     $(350   (4,947  (468  5,200    (215  (20  (235

Mark-to-market
derivative liability with affiliate (current liabilities)

  —      —      —      —      (226  226   —    

Mark-to-market
derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities)

  (1,080  (689  1,568   (201  (49  —      (250   (1,540  (64  1,502    (102  (187  (289
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market
derivative liabilities

 $(3,499 $(3,121 $6,087  $(533 $(293 $226  $(600   (6,487  (532  6,702    (317  (207  (524
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market
derivative net assets (liabilities)

 $1,402  $72  $31  $1,505  $(293 $—     $1,212   $326   $(20 $1,406   $1,712   $(207 $1,505  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes currentExelon and noncurrent assets for Generation net all available amounts allowed under the derivative accounting guidance on the balance sheet. These amounts include unrealized derivative transactions with the same counterparty under legally enforceable master netting agreements and currentcash collateral. In some cases Exelon and noncurrent liabilities for ComEdGeneration may have other offsetting exposures, subject to a master netting or similar agreement, such as trade receivables and payables, transactions that do not qualify as derivatives, letters of $226 million related tocredit and other forms of non-cash collateral. These are not reflected in the fair value of the five-year financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd, as described above. For Generation, excludes $28 million non current liability relating to an interest rate swap in connection with a loan agreement to fund Antelope Valley as discussedtable above.
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty and the application of collateral.
(c)Current and noncurrent assets are shown net of collateral of $113$(416) million and $201$(171) million, respectively, and current and noncurrent liabilities are shown net of collateral of $(214)$(599) million and $(131)$(220) million, respectively. The total cash collateral posted, net of cash collateral received and offset against mark-to-market assets and liabilities was $31$1,406 million at December 31, 2012.2014.
(d)(c)Includes current and noncurrent liabilities relating to floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

311


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table provides a summary of the derivative fair value balances recorded by the Registrants as of December 31, 2011:2013:

 

 Generation ComEd Other Exelon   Generation ComEd Exelon 

Derivatives

 Cash Flow
Hedges (a)
 Economic
Hedges
 Proprietary
Trading
 Collateral
and
Netting(b)
 Subtotal (c) Economic
Hedges
(a)(d)
 Economic
Hedges
 Intercompany
Eliminations
(a)
 Total
Derivatives
   Economic
Hedges
 Proprietary
Trading
 Collateral
and
Netting (a)
 Subtotal (b) Economic
Hedges(c)
 Total
Derivatives
 

Mark-to-market
derivative assets (current assets)

 $438  $1,195  $217  $(1,418 $432  $—     $—     $—     $432   $2,616   $1,476   $(3,364 $728   $—     $728  

Mark-to-market
derivative assets with affiliate (current assets)

  503   —      —      —      503   —      —      (503  —    

Mark-to-market
derivative assets (noncurrent assets)

  419   582   71   (437  635   —      15   —      650    1,344    285    (1,060  569    —      569  

Mark-to-market
derivative assets with affiliate (noncurrent assets)

  191   —      —      —      191   —      —      (191  —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market
derivative assets

 $1,551  $1,777  $288  $(1,855 $1,761  $—     $15  $(694 $1,082    3,960    1,761    (4,424  1,297    —      1,297  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Mark-to-market
derivative liabilities (current liabilities)

 $(9 $(965 $(194 $1,065  $(103 $(9 $—     $—     $(112   (2,023  (1,410  3,292    (141  (17  (158

Mark-to-market
derivative liability with affiliate (current liabilities)

  —      —      —      —      —      (503  —      503   —    

Mark-to-market
derivative liabilities (noncurrent liabilities)

  (4  (186  (70  250   (10  (97  —      —      (107   (804  (293  988    (109  (176  (285

Mark-to-market
derivative liability with affiliate (noncurrent liabilities)

  —      —      —      —      —      (191  —      191   —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market
derivative liabilities

 $(13 $(1,151 $(264 $1,315  $(113 $(800 $—     $694  $(219   (2,827  (1,703  4,280    (250  (193  (443
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total mark-to-market
derivative net assets (liabilities)

 $1,538  $626  $24  $(540 $1,648  $(800 $15  $—     $863   $1,133   $58   $(144 $1,047   $(193 $854  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes currentExelon and noncurrent assets for Generation net all available amounts allowed under the derivative accounting guidance on the balance sheet. These amounts include unrealized derivative transactions with the same counterparty under legally enforceable master netting agreements and currentcash collateral. In some cases Exelon and noncurrent liabilities for ComEdGeneration may have other offsetting exposures, subject to a master netting or similar agreement, such as trade receivables and payables, transactions that do not qualify as derivatives, letters of $503 millioncredit and $191 million, respectively, related toother forms of non-cash collateral. These are not reflected in the fair value of the five-year financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd, as described above. For Generation, excludes $19 million non current liability relating to an interest rate swap in connection with a loan agreement to fund Antelope Valley as discussedtable above.
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty and the application of collateral.
(c)Current and noncurrent assets are shown net of collateral of $338$84 million and $187$72 million, respectively, and current and noncurrentrespectively. Current liabilities are shown inclusivenet of collateral of $15 million and$(12) million. Collateral related to noncurrent liabilities was $0 million, respectively.million. The total cash collateral receivedposted, net of cash collateral postedreceived and offset against mark-to-market assets and liabilities was $540$144 million at December 31, 2011.2013.
(d)(c)Includes current and noncurrent liabilities relating to floating-to-fixed energy swap contracts with unaffiliated suppliers.

 

Cash Flow Hedges (Exelon, Generation and ComEd). Economic hedges that qualify as cash flow hedges primarily consist of forward power sales and power swaps on base load generation. As discussed previously, effective prior to the Constellation merger, with Constellation, Generation de-designated all of its cash flow hedges relating to commodity price risk. Because the underlying forecasted transactions remain at least reasonably possible,probable, the fair value of the effective portion of these cash flow hedges was frozen in accumulatedAccumulated OCI and will beis reclassified to results of operations when the forecasted purchase or sale of the energy commodity occurs, or becomes probable of not occurring. Generation began recording prospective changes in the fair value of these instruments through current earnings from the date of de-designation. TheApproximately $2 million of these net pre-tax unrealized gains associated withwithin Accumulated OCI are expected to be reclassified from Accumulated OCI during the de-designated cash flow hedges prior to the merger was $1,928 million including $693 million related to thenext twelve months by Generation. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements for information about reclassifications from Accumulated OCI on interest rate swap activity that occurred after December 31, 2014.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

intercompany swap with ComEd. Approximately $684 million of these net pre-tax unrealized gains within accumulated OCI are expected to be reclassified from accumulated OCI during the next twelve months by Generation, including approximately $219 million related to the financial swap with ComEd. Generation expects the settlement of the majority of its cash flow hedges, including the ComEd financial swap contract, will occur during 2013 through 2014.

Exelon discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item or when it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, amounts reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges were immaterial.

 

The tabletables below providesprovide the activity of accumulatedAccumulated OCI related to cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, containing information about the changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges and the reclassification from accumulatedAccumulated OCI into results of operations. The amounts reclassified from accumulatedAccumulated OCI, when combined with the impacts of the actual physical power sales, result in the ultimate recognition of net revenues at the contracted price.

 

  Income Statement
Location
   Total Cash Flow Hedge OCI Activity,
Net of Income Tax
   Income Statement
Location
   Total Cash Flow Hedge OCI  Activity,
Net of Income Tax
 
  Generation Exelon   Generation Exelon 
  Energy Related
Hedges
 Total Cash Flow
Hedges
   Energy-Related
Hedges
 Total Cash Flow
Hedges
 

Accumulated OCI derivative gain at January 1, 2011

    $1,011(a)(d)  $400 

Accumulated OCI derivative gain at January 1, 2013

    $532(a)(d)  $368  

Effective portion of changes in fair value

     504(b)   402(e)      —      29(e) 

Reclassifications from accumulated OCI to net income

   Operating Revenues     (585)(c)   (309   Operating Revenues     (413)(c)(b)   (277

Ineffective portion recognized in income

   Purchased Power     (5  (5   Operating Revenues     —      —    
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Accumulated OCI derivative gain at December 31, 2011

     925(a)(d)   488 

Accumulated OCI derivative gain at December 31, 2013

     119(d)   120  

Effective portion of changes in fair value

     432(b)   330(e)      —      (31)(e) 

Reclassifications from accumulated OCI to net income

   Operating Revenues     (828)(c)   (453   Operating Revenues     (117)(b)   (117

Ineffective portion recognized in income

   Operating Revenues     3   3 
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

Accumulated OCI derivative gain at December 31, 2012

    $532(a)(d)  $368 

Accumulated OCI derivative gain at December 31, 2014

    $2(d)  $(28
    

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes $133 million, $420 million and $589 million of gains, net of taxes, related to the fair value of the five-year financial swap contract with ComEd for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $3 million of gains, net of taxes, related to the fair value of the block contracts with PECO for the year ended December 31, 2010.2012.
(b)Includes $88Amount is net of related income tax expense of $78 million and $104$270 million of gains, net of taxes, related to the effective portion of changes in fair value of the five-year financial swap contract with ComEd for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011, respectively, and $2 million of gains, net of taxes, of the effective portion of changes in fair value of the block contracts with PECO for the year ended December 31, 2010. As of the merger date, cash flow hedges were discontinued, as such, this amount represents changes in fair value prior to the merger date.2013, respectively.
(c)Includes $375 million and $273$133 million of losses, net of taxes, reclassified from accumulatedAccumulated OCI to recognize gains in net income related to settlements of the five-year financial swap contract with ComEd for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $3 million of losses, net of taxes, reclassified from accumulated OCI to recognize gains in net income related to settlements of the block contracts with PECO for the year ended December 31, 2011.2013.

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(d)Excludes $20 million of losses and $10$5 million, of losses, net of taxes, related to interest rate swaps and treasury rate locks for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively.
(e)Includes $9$15 million and $12$15 million of losses, net of taxes, related to the effective portion of changes in fair value of interest rate swaps and treasury rate locks at Generation for the yearyears ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, 2011, and 2010 Generation’s former energy-related cash flow hedge activity impact to pre-tax earnings based on the reclassification adjustment from accumulatedAccumulated OCI to earnings was a $1,368$195 million, $968$683 million and $1,125$1,368 million pre-tax gain, respectively. Given that the cash flow hedges had primarily consisted of forward power sales and power swaps and did not include power and gas options or sales, the ineffectiveness of Generation’s cash flow hedges was primarily the result of differences between the locational settlement prices of the cash flow hedges and the hedged generating units. This price difference was actively managed through other instruments, which include financial transmission rights, whose changes in fair value are recognized in earnings each period, and auction revenue rights. Changes in cash flow hedge ineffectiveness primarily due to changes in market prices were losses of $5 million and gains of $10 million and $1 million for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.2012.

 

The effect of Exelon’s former energy-related cash flow hedge activity impact toon pre-tax earnings based on the reclassification adjustment from accumulatedAccumulated OCI to earnings was a $747$195 million, pre-tax gain for the year ended December 31, 2012, and a $512$464 million and $754$747 million pre-tax gain for the years ended 2011December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively. Changes in cash flow hedge ineffectiveness, primarily due to changes in market prices, were losses of $5 million and gains of $10 million and $1 million for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.2012. Neither Exelon nor Generation will not incur changes in cash flow hedge ineffectiveness in future periods as all commodityenergy-related cash flow hedge positions were de-designated prior to the Constellation merger date.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Economic Hedges (Exelon and Generation). These instruments represent hedges that economically mitigate exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices and include financial options, futures, swaps, and physical forward sales and purchases.purchases, but for which the fair value or cash flow hedge elections were not made. Additionally, Generation enters into interest rate derivative contracts and foreign exchange currency swaps (“treasury”) to manage the exposure related to the interest rate component of commodity positions and international purchases of commodities in currencies other than U.S. Dollars. Exelon entered into floating-to-fixed forward starting interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks associated with anticipated future debt issuance related to the proposed PHI acquisition. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, the following net pre-tax mark-to-market gains (losses) of certain purchase and sale contracts were reported in operating revenues or purchased power and fuel expense, or interest expense at Exelon and Generation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and are included in “Net fair value changes related to derivatives” in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In the 3rd quarter of 2012, Generation completed a non-cash exchange by issuing a new in-the-money derivative with a new counterparty in exchange for novating to them existing in-the-money trades with the old counterparty for a total of $51 million. This transaction did not have any Income Statement effect to Generation. In the tables below, “Change in fair value” represents the change in fair value of the derivative contracts held at the reporting date. The “Reclassification to realized at settlement” represents the recognized change in fair value that was reclassified to realized due to settlement of the derivative during the period.

   Generation  Intercompany
Eliminations
  Exelon 

Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power

and Fuel
   Total  Operating
Revenues(a)
  Total 

Change in fair value

  $(362 $215   $(147 $(94 $(241

Reclassification to realized at settlement

   429   238    667   101   768 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net mark-to-market gains (losses)

  $67  $453   $520  $7  $527 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Year Ended December 31, 2011 (As Reported)

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power

and Fuel
  Total      

Change in fair value

  $87  $131  $218     

Reclassification to realized at settlement

   (296  (219  (515   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    

Net mark-to-market (losses) (b)

  $(209 $(88 $(297   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    
   Exelon and Generation      

Year Ended December 31, 2011 (Pro Forma)

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power

and Fuel
  Total      

Change in fair value

  $258  $(40 $218    

Reclassification to realized at settlement

   (516  1   (515   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    

Net mark-to-market (losses) (b)

  $(258 $(39 $(297   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    
   Exelon and Generation      

Year Ended December 31, 2010 (As Reported)

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power

and Fuel
  Total      

Change in fair value

  $—    $389  $389    

Reclassification to realized at settlement

   —     (304  (304   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    

Net mark-to-market (losses) (b)

  $—    $85  $85    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    

(a)Prior to the merger, the five-year financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd was de-designated. As a result, all prospective changes in fair value are recorded to operating revenues and eliminated in consolidation.
(b)Exelon and Generation have historically presented mark-to-market gains and losses within purchased power expense for all non-trading, energy-related derivatives that were not accounted for as cash flow hedges. In 2011, Exelon and Generation classified the mark-to-market gains and losses for contracts, where the underlying hedged transaction was an expected sale to hedge power, to operating revenues.

Proprietary Trading Activities (Exelon and Generation). For the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011, Exelon and Generation recognized the following net unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses), net realized mark-to-market gains (losses) and total net mark-to-market gains (losses) (before income taxes) relating to mark-to-market activity on derivative instruments entered into for proprietary trading purposes. Gains and losses associated with proprietary trading are reported as operating revenue in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and are included in “Net fair value changes related to derivatives” in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In the tables below, “Change in fair value” represents the change in fair value of the derivative contracts held at the reporting date. The “Reclassification to realized at settlement” represents the recognized change in fair value that was reclassified to realized due to settlement of the derivative during the period.

 

   Location on  Income
Statement
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
    2012  2011  2010 

Change in fair value

   Operating Revenue    $(12 $23  $26 

Reclassification to realized at settlement

   Operating Revenue     108   (26  (24
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net mark-to-market gains

   Operating Revenue    $96  $(3 $2 
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Generation  Intercompany
Eliminations
   Exelon
Corporate
  Exelon 

Year Ended December 31, 2014

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power
and Fuel
  Interest
Expense
  Total  Operating
Revenues (a)
   Interest
Expense
  Total 

Change in fair value of commodity positions

  $(413 $(194 $—     $(607 $—      $—     $(607

Reclassification to realized at settlement of commodity positions

   231    (223  —      8    —       —      8  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net commodity mark-to-market gains (losses)

   (182  (417  —      (599  —       —      (599
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change in fair value of treasury positions

   10    —      (2  8    —       (100  (92

Reclassification to realized at settlement of treasury positions

   (2  —      —      (2  —       —      (2
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net treasury mark-to market gains (losses)

   8    —      (2  6    —       (100  (94
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net mark-to market gains (losses)

  $(174 $(417 $(2 $(593 $—      $(100 $(693
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

   Generation  Intercompany
Eliminations
  Exelon
Corporate
   Exelon 

Year Ended December 31, 2013

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power
and Fuel
   Interest
Expense
  Total  Operating
Revenues (a)
  Interest
Expense
   Total 

Change in fair value of commodity positions

  $286   $180    $—     $466   $(6 $—      $460  

Reclassification to realized at settlement of commodity positions

   (64  104     —      40    13    —       53  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net commodity mark-to-market gains (losses)

   222    284     —      506    7    —       513  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in fair value of treasury positions

   (1  —       (4  (5  —      —       (5

Reclassification to realized at settlement of treasury positions

   (1  —       —      (1  —      —       (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net treasury mark-to market gains (losses)

   (2  —       (4  (6  —      —       (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net mark-to market gains (losses)

  $220   $284    $(4 $500   $7   $—      $507  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Generation  Intercompany
Eliminations
  Exelon
Corporate
   Exelon 

Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Operating
Revenues
  Purchased
Power
and Fuel
   Interest
Expense
   Total  Operating
Revenues (a)
  Interest
Expense
   Total 

Change in fair value of commodity positions

  $(362 $215    $—      $(147 $(94 $—      $(241

Reclassification to realized at settlement of commodity positions

   432    238     —       670    101    —       771  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net commodity mark-to-market gains (losses)

   70    453     —       523    7    —       530  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in fair value of treasury positions

   —      —       6     6    —      —       6  

Reclassification to realized at settlement of treasury positions

   (3  —       —       (3  —      —       (3
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net treasury mark-to market gains (losses)

   (3  —       6     3    —      —       3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net mark-to market gains (losses)

  $67   $453    $6    $526   $7   $—      $533  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Prior to the Constellation merger, the five-year financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd was de-designated. As a result, all prospective changes in fair value were recorded to operating revenues and eliminated in consolidation.

Proprietary Trading Activities (Exelon and Generation). For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 Exelon and Generation recognized the following net unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses), net realized mark-to-market gains (losses) and total net mark-to-market gains (losses) (before income taxes) relating to mark-to-market activity on commodity derivative instruments entered into for proprietary trading purposes and interest rate derivative contracts to hedge risk associated with the interest rate component of underlying commodity positions. Gains and losses associated with proprietary trading are reported as operating revenue in Exelon’s and Generation’s ConsolidatedStatements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and are included in “Net fair value changes

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

related to derivatives” in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In the tables below, “Change in fair value” represents the change in fair value of the derivative contracts held at the reporting date. The “Reclassification to realized at settlement” represents the recognized change in fair value that was reclassified to realized due to settlement of the derivative during the period.

   Location on  Income
Statement
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
    2014  2013  2012 

Change in fair value of commodity positions

   Operating Revenues    $(1 $(22 $(13

Reclassification to realized at settlement of commodity positions

   Operating Revenues     (29  (15  108  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net commodity mark-to-market gains (losses)

   Operating Revenues     (30  (37  95  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change in fair value of treasury positions

   Operating Revenues     1    1    1  

Reclassification to realized at settlement of treasury positions

   Operating Revenues     3    (3  —    
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net treasury mark-to market gains (losses)

   Operating Revenues     4    (2  1  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net mark-to market gains (losses)

   Operating Revenues    $(26 $(39 $96  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Credit Risk (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

The Registrants would be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties that enter into derivative instruments. The credit exposure of derivative contracts, before collateral, is represented by the fair value of contracts at the reporting date. For energy-related derivative instruments, Generation enters into enabling agreements that allow for payment netting with its counterparties, which reduces Generation’s exposure to counterparty risk by providing for the offset of amounts payable to the counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty. Typically, each enabling agreement is for a specific commodity and so, with respect to each individual counterparty, netting is limited to transactions involving that specific commodity product, except where master netting agreements exist with a counterparty that allow for cross product netting. In addition to payment netting language in the enabling agreement, Generation’s credit department establishes credit limits, margining thresholds and collateral requirements for each counterparty, which are defined in the derivative contracts. Counterparty credit limits are based on an internal credit review process that considers a variety of factors, including the results of a scoring model, leverage, liquidity, profitability, credit ratings by credit rating agencies, and risk management capabilities. To the extent that a counterparty’s margining thresholds are exceeded, the counterparty is required to post collateral with Generation as specified in each enabling agreement. Generation’s credit department monitors current and forward credit exposure to counterparties and their affiliates, both on an individual and an aggregate basis.

 

The following tables provide information on Generation’s credit exposure for all derivative instruments, NPNS, and applicable payables and receivables, net of collateral and instruments that are subject to master netting agreements, as of December 31, 2012.2014. The tables further delineate that exposure by credit rating of the counterparties and provide guidance on the concentration of credit risk to individual counterparties. The figures in the tables below do not includeexclude credit risk exposure from uraniumindividual retail counterparties, Nuclear fuel procurement contracts orand exposure through exchanges (i.e.RTOs, ISOs, NYMEX, ICE),ICE and Nodal commodity exchanges, further discussed in ITEM 7A—7A.—QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Additionally, the figures in the tables below do not includeexclude exposures with affiliates, including net receivables with ComEd, PECO and BGE of $54$43 million, $56$29 million and $31$40 million, respectively.

Rating as of December 31, 2012

 Total
Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral
  Credit
Collateral (a)
  Net
Exposure
  Number of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
  Net Exposure of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
 

Investment grade

 $1,984  $347  $1,637   1  $262 

Non-investment grade

  28   24   4   —     —   

No external ratings

     

Internally rated—investment grade

  512   10   502   1   271 

Internally rated—non-investment grade

  41   3   38   —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $2,565  $384  $2,181   2  $533 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Credit Exposure by Type of Counterparty

  December 31, 2012 

Investor-owned utilities, marketers and power producers

  $865 

Energy cooperatives and municipalities

   786 

Financial Institutions

   422 

Other

   108 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $2,181 
  

 

 

 

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Rating as of December 31, 2014

 Total
Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral
  Credit
Collateral (a)
  Net
Exposure
  Number of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
  Net Exposure of
Counterparties
Greater than 10%
of Net Exposure
 

Investment grade

 $1,629   $62   $1,567    1   $452  

Non-investment grade

  49    19    30    —      —    

No external ratings

     

Internally rated—investment grade

  479    —      479    —      —    

Internallyrated—non-investment grade

  60    4    56    —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $2,217   $85   $2,132    1   $452  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Credit Exposure by Type of Counterparty

  December 31, 2014 

Financial institutions

  $295  

Investor-owned utilities, marketers, power producers

   958  

Energy cooperatives and municipalities

   862  

Other

   17  
  

 

 

 

Total

  $2,132  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)As of December 31, 2012,2014, credit collateral held from counterparties where Generation had credit exposure included $344$69 million of cash and $40$16 million of letters of credit.

 

ComEd’s power procurement contracts provide suppliers with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The credit position is based on forward market prices compared to the benchmark prices. The benchmark prices are the forward prices of energy projected through the contract term and are set at the point of supplier bid submittals. If the forward market price of energy exceeds the benchmark price, the suppliers are required to post collateral for the secured credit portion after adjusting for any unpaid deliveries and unsecured credit allowed under the contract. The unsecured credit used by the suppliers represents ComEd’s net credit exposure. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd’s net credit exposure to suppliers was immaterial.

 

ComEd is permitted to recover its costs of procuring energy through the Illinois Settlement Legislation as well as the ICC-approved procurement tariffs.Legislation. ComEd’s counterparty credit risk is mitigated by its ability to recover realized energy costs through customer rates. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for furtheradditional information.

 

PECO’s supplier master agreements that govern the terms of its electric supply procurement contracts, which define a supplier’s performance assurance requirements, allow a supplier to meet its credit requirements with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The amount of unsecured credit is determined based on the supplier’s lowest credit rating from the major credit rating agencies and the supplier’s tangible net worth. The credit position is based on the initial market price, which is the forward price of energy on the day a transaction is executed, compared to the current forward price curve for energy. To the extent that the forward price curve for energy exceeds the initial market price, the supplier is required to post collateral to the extent the credit exposure is greater than the supplier’s unsecured credit limit. The unsecured credit used by the suppliers represents PECO’s net credit exposure. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had no net credit exposure with suppliers.

 

PECO is permitted to recover its costs of procuring electric supply through its PAPUC-approved DSP Program. PECO’s counterparty credit risk is mitigated by its ability to recover realized energy costs through customer rates. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for furtheradditional information.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

PECO’s natural gas procurement plan is reviewed and approved annually on a prospective basis by the PAPUC. PECO’s counterparty credit risk under its natural gas supply and asset management agreements is mitigated by its ability to recover its natural gas costs through the PGC, which allows PECO to adjust rates quarterly to reflect realized natural gas prices. PECO does not obtain collateral from suppliers under its natural gas supply and asset management agreements; however, the natural gas asset managers have provided $20 million in parental guarantees related to these agreements. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO had credit exposure of $7$8 million under its natural gas supply and asset management agreements with investment grade suppliers.

 

BGE is permitted to recover its costs of procuring energy through the MDPSC-approved procurement tariffs. BGE’s counterparty credit risk is mitigated by its ability to recover realized energy costs through customer rates. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for furtheradditional information.

 

BGE’s full requirement wholesale electric power agreements that govern the terms of its electric supply procurement contracts, which define a supplier’s performance assurance requirements, allow a supplier, or its guarantor, to meet its credit requirements with a certain amount of unsecured credit. The amount of unsecured credit is determined based on the supplier’s lowest credit rating from the major credit rating agencies and the supplier’s tangible net worth, subject to an unsecured credit cap.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The credit position is based on the initial market price, which is the forward price of energy on the day a transaction is executed, compared to the current forward price curve for energy. To the extent that the forward price curve for energy exceeds the initial market price, the supplier is required to post collateral to the extent the credit exposure is greater than the supplier’s unsecured credit limit. The unsecured credit used by the suppliers represents BGE’s net credit exposure. The seller’s credit exposure is calculated each business day. As of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE had no net credit exposure withto suppliers.

 

BGE’s regulated gas business is exposed to market-price risk. This market-price risk is mitigated by BGE’s recovery of its costs to procure natural gas through a gas cost adjustment clause approved by the MDPSC. BGE does make off-system sales after BGE has satisfied its customers’ demands, which are not covered by the gas cost adjustment clause. At December 31, 2012,2014, BGE had credit exposure of $8 million related to off-system sales which is mitigated by parental guarantees, letters of credit, or right to offset clauses within other contracts with those third partythird-party suppliers.

 

Collateral and Contingent-Related Features (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

As part of the normal course of business, Generation routinely enters into physical or financially settled contracts for the purchase and sale of electric capacity, energy, fuels, emissions allowances and other energy-related products. Certain of Generation’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require Generation to post collateral. Generation also enters into commodity transactions on exchanges (i.e. NYMEX, ICE). The exchanges act as the counterparty to each trade. Transactions on the exchanges must adhere to comprehensive collateral and margining requirements. This collateral may be posted in the form of cash or credit support with thresholds contingent upon Generation’s credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies. The collateral and credit support requirements vary by contract and by counterparty. These credit-risk-related contingent features stipulate that if Generation were to be downgraded or lose its investment grade credit rating (based on its senior unsecured debt rating), it would be required to provide additional collateral. This incremental collateral requirement allows for the offsetting of derivative instruments that are assets with the same counterparty, where the contractual right of offset exists under applicable master netting agreements. In the absence of expressly agreed-to provisions that specify the collateral that must be provided, collateral requested will be a function of the facts and circumstances of the situation at the time of the

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

demand. In this case, Generation believes an amount of several months of future payments (i.e. capacity payments) rather than a calculation of fair value is the best estimate for the contingent collateral obligation, which has been factored into the disclosure below.

 

The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position that are not fully collateralized (excluding transactions on the exchanges that are fully collateralized) is detailed in the table below:

 

Credit-Risk Related Contingent Feature

 

December 31, 2012

Gross Fair Value of Derivative
Contracts Containing this Feature(a)

 

Offsetting Fair Value of In-the-Money
Contracts Under Master
Netting Arrangements (b)

 

Net Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
Containing This Feature(c)

($1,849)

 $1,426 ($423)

Credit-Risk Related Contingent Feature

 

December 31, 2011

Gross Fair Value of Derivative
Contracts Containing this Feature(a)

 

Offsetting Fair Value of In-the-Money
Contracts Under Master Netting
Arrangements(b)

 

Net Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
Containing This Feature(c)

($1,014)

 $928 ($86)

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   For the Years Ended December 31, 

Credit-Risk Related Contingent Feature

          2014                  2013         

Gross Fair Value of Derivative Contracts Containing this Feature (a)

  $(1,433 $(1,056

Offsetting Fair Value of In-the-Money Contracts Under Master Netting Arrangements (b)

   1,140    846  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Fair Value of Derivative Contracts Containing This Feature (c)

  $(293 $(210
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Amount represents the gross fair value of out-of-the-money derivative contracts containing credit-risk-related contingent features that are not fully collateralized by posted cash collateral on an individual, contract-by-contract basis ignoring the effects of master netting agreements.
(b)Amount represents the offsetting fair value of in-the-money derivative contracts under legally enforceable master netting agreements with the same counterparty, which reduces the amount of any liability for which a Registrant could potentially be required to post collateral.
(c)Amount represents the net fair value of out-of-the-money derivative contracts containing credit-risk related contingent features after considering the mitigating effects of offsetting positions under master netting arrangements and reflects the actual net liability upon which any potential contingent collateral obligations would be based.

 

Generation hashad cash collateral posted of $527$1,497 million and letters of credit posted of $563$672 million, and cash collateral held of $499$77 million and letters of credit held of $45$24 million as of December 31, 20122014 for counterparties with derivative positions. Generation had cash collateral posted of $72 million and letters of credit posted of $364 million and cash collateral held of $542$206 million and letters of credit held of $89$34 million at December 31, 2011.2013 for counterparties with derivative positions. In the event of a credit downgrade below investment grade (i.e. to BB+ by S&P or Ba1)Ba1 by Moody’s), Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Constellation Energy Commodities Group, Inc. could bewould have been required to post additional collateral of $1,920 million$2.4 billion and $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2012,2014 and $1,612 million as of December 31, 2011.2013, respectively. These amounts represent the potential additional collateral required after giving consideration to offsetting derivative and non-derivative positions under master netting agreements.

 

Generation’s and Exelon’s interest rate swaps contain provisions that, in the event of a merger, if theirGeneration’s debt ratings were to materially weaken, it would be in violation of these provisions, resulting in the ability of the counterparty to terminate the agreement prior to maturity. Collateralization would not be required under any circumstance. Termination of the agreement could result in a settlement payment by Exelon or the counterparty on any interest rate swap in a net liability position. The settlement amount would be equal to the fair value of the swap on the termination date. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation’s and Exelon’s swaps were in an asseta liability position, with a fair value of $17$16 million and $30$90 million, respectively.

 

See Note 21—24—Segment Information for further information regarding the letters of credit supporting the cash collateral.

 

Generation entered into SFCssupply forward contracts with certain utilities, including PECO and BGE, with one-sided collateral postings only from Generation. If market prices fall below the benchmark price levels in these contracts, the utilities are not required to post collateral. However, when market prices

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

rise above the benchmark price levels, counterparty suppliers, including Generation, are required to post collateral once certain unsecured credit limits are exceeded. Under the terms of the financial swap contract between Generation and ComEd, if a party is downgraded below investment grade by Moody’s or S&P, collateral postings would be required by that party depending on how market prices compare to the benchmark price levels. Under the terms of the financial swap contract, collateral postings will never exceed $200 million from either ComEd or Generation. Under the terms of ComEd’s standard block energy contracts, collateral postings are one-sided from suppliers, including Generation, should exposures between market prices and benchmark prices exceed established unsecured credit limits outlined in the contracts. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd held neither cash nor letters of credit for the purpose ofapproximately $2 million collateral from suppliers in association with energy procurement contracts. Under the terms of ComEd’s annual renewable energy contracts, collateral postings are required to cover a fixed value for RECs only. In addition, under the terms of ComEd’s long-term renewable energy contracts, collateral postings are required from suppliers for both RECs and energy. The REC portion is a fixed value and the energy portion is one-sided from suppliers should the forward market prices exceed contract prices. As of December 31, 2012,2014, ComEd held approximately $19 million in the form of cash and letters of credit as margin for both the annual and long-term REC obligations. See Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies3—Regulatory Matters for furtheradditional information.

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PECO’s natural gas procurement contracts contain provisions that could require PECO to post collateral. This collateral may be posted in the form of cash or credit support with thresholds contingent upon PECO’s credit rating from the major credit rating agencies. The collateral and credit support requirements vary by contract and by counterparty. As of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO was not required to post collateral for any of these agreements. If PECO lost its investment grade credit rating as of December 31, 2012,2014, PECO could have been required to post approximately $35$36 million of collateral to its counterparties.

 

PECO’s supplier master agreements that govern the terms of its DSP Program contracts do not contain provisions that would require PECO to post collateral.

 

BGE’s full requirements wholesale power agreements that govern the terms of its electric supply procurement contracts do not contain provisions that would require BGE to post collateral.

 

BGE’s natural gas procurement contracts contain provisions that could require BGE to post collateral. This collateral may be posted in the form of cash or credit support with thresholds contingent upon BGE’s credit rating from the major credit rating agencies. The collateral and credit support requirements vary by contract and by counterparty. As of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE was not required to post collateral for any of these agreements. If BGE lost its investment grade credit rating as of December 31, 2012,2014, BGE could have been required to post approximately $124$79 million of collateral to its counterparties.

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Accounting for the Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts (Exelon and Generation)(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

As of December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, $3 million and $2 million, respectively, of cash collateral received was not offset against derivative positions because they were not associated with energy-related derivatives.

 

11.13. Debt and Credit Agreements (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Short-Term Borrowings

 

Exelon, ComEd and BGE meet their short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper. Generation and PECO meet their short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper and borrowings from the intercompany money pool.

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE had the following amounts of commercial paper borrowings at December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Maximum
Program Size at
December 31,
   Outstanding
Commercial
Paper at
December 31,
   Average Interest Rate on
Commercial Paper Borrowings for
the Year Ended December 31,
   Maximum
Program Size at
December 31,
   Outstanding
Commercial
Paper at
December 31,
   Average Interest Rate on
Commercial  Paper Borrowings for
the Year Ended December 31,
 

Commercial Paper Issuer

  2012 (a)   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012 2011   2014 (a)(b)   2013 (a)(b)   2014   2013   2014 2013 

Exelon Corporate

  $500   $500   $—     $161    0.47  0.42  $500    $500    $—      $—       —    0.27

Generation

   5,600    5,600    —      —      0.45  0.48   5,600     5,600     —       —       0.32  0.32

ComEd

   1,000    1,000    —      —      0.50  0.71   1,000     1,000     304     184     0.33  0.40

PECO

   600    600    —      —      —     —      600     600     —       —       n.a.    n.a.  

BGE

   600    400     —      —      0.43  0.38   600     600     120     135     0.29  0.31
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

      

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

Total

  $8,300   $8,100   $—     $161      $8,300    $8,300    $424    $319     
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

      

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

(a)EqualsReflects aggregate bank commitments under the revolving and bilateral credit agreements.agreements (with the exception of $200 million bilateral agreements for Generation) that backstop the commercial paper program. See discussion below and Credit Agreements table below for items affecting effective program size.

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(b)Excludes additional credit facility agreements for Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE with aggregate commitments of $50 million, $34 million, $34 million and $5 million, respectively, arranged with minority and community banks located primarily within ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s service territories. These facilities expired on October 17, 2014 and were renewed at the same amount through October 16, 2015. These facilities are solely utilized to issue letters of credit. As of December 31, 2014, letters of credit issued under these agreements totaled $9 million, $16 million, $21 million and $1 million for Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively. Also, excludes the unsecured bridge credit facility of $3.2 billion at December 31, 2014, to support the PHI transaction discussed below.

 

In order to maintain their respective commercial paper programs in the amounts indicated above, each Registrant must have revolving credit facilities in place, at least equal to the amount of its commercial paper program. While the amount of its outstanding commercial paper does not reduce available capacity under a Registrant’s credit agreement, a Registrant does not issue commercial paper in an aggregate amount exceeding the then available capacity under its credit agreement.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

At December 31, 2012,2014, the Registrants had the following aggregate bank commitments, credit facility borrowings and available capacity under their respective credit agreements:

 

                    
              Available Capacity at
December 31, 2012
               Available Capacity at
December 31, 2014
 

Borrower

  Aggregate Bank
Commitment(a)
   Facility Draws   Outstanding
Letters of Credit
   Actual   To Support
Additional
Commercial
Paper
   Aggregate Bank
Commitment(a)
   Facility Draws   Outstanding
Letters of Credit (c)
   Actual   To Support
Additional
Commercial
Paper(b)
 

Exelon Corporate

  $500   $—     $2   $498   $498   $500    $—      $6    $494    $494  

Generation

   5,600    —      1,818    3,782    3,782    5,800     —       1,181     4,619     4,504  

ComEd

   1,000    —      —      1,000    1,000    1,000     —       2     998   �� 694  

PECO

   600    —      1    599    599    600     —       1     599     599  

BGE

   600    —      —      600    600    600     —       —       600     480  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $8,300   $—     $1,821   $6,479   $6,479   $8,500    $—      $1,190    $7,310    $6,771  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Excludes additional credit facility agreements for Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE with aggregate commitments of $50 million, $34 million, $34 million and $5 million, respectively, arranged with minority and community banks located primarily within ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s service territories. These facilities expireexpired on October 19, 201317, 2014 and were renewed at the same amount through October 16, 2015. These facilities are solely for issuingutilized to issue letters of credit. As of December 31, 2012,2014, letters of credit issued under these agreements totaled $23$9 million, $21$16 million, $21 million and $1 million for Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE, respectively. Also, excludes the unsecured bridge credit facility of $3.2 billion at December 31, 2014, to support the PHI transaction discussed below.
(b)Excludes $200 million bilateral credit facilities that do not back Generation’s commercial paper program.
(c)Excludes nonrecourse debt letters of credit, see discussion below on Continental Wind.

 

For the year endedAs of December 31, 2012,2014, there were no borrowings under the Registrants’ credit facilities.

 

The following tables present the short-term borrowings activity for Exelon, Generation, ComEd, and BGE during 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010.2012. PECO did not have any short-term borrowings outstanding during 2012, 20112014, 2013 or 2010.2012.

 

Exelon

 

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Average borrowings

  $199  $218  $125   $571   $254   $199  

Maximum borrowings outstanding

   505   600   346    1,164    682    505  

Average interest rates, computed on a daily basis

   0.48  0.50  0.72   0.32  0.37  0.48

Average interest rates, at December 31

   n.a.    0.44  n.a.     0.53  0.35  n.a.  

Generation

    
  2012 2011 2010 

Average borrowings

  $4  $51  $—   

Maximum borrowings outstanding

   165   304   —   

Average interest rates, computed on a daily basis

   0.45  0.48  n.a.  

Average interest rates, at December 31

   n.a.    n.a.    n.a.  

 

321Generation


   2014  2013  2012 

Average borrowings

  $93   $42   $4  

Maximum borrowings outstanding

   552    291    165  

Average interest rates, computed on a daily basis

   0.32  0.32  0.45

Average interest rates, at December 31

   n.a.    n.a.    n.a.  

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

ComEd

 

ComEd

    
  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Average borrowings

  $110  $36  $125   $415   $203   $110  

Maximum borrowings outstanding

   366   407   346    597    446    366  

Average interest rates, computed on a daily basis

   0.50  0.71  0.72   0.33  0.40  0.50

Average interest rates, at December 31

   n.a.    n.a.    n.a.     0.50  0.37  n.a.  

BGE

    
  2012 2011 2010 

Average borrowings

  $6  $26  $1 

Maximum borrowings outstanding

   76   190   46 

Average interest rates, computed on a daily basis

   0.43  0.38  0.39

Average interest rates, computed at December 31

   n.a.    n.a.    n.a.  

 

n.a.Not applicable.

BGE

   2014  2013  2012 

Average borrowings

  $64   $35   $6  

Maximum borrowings outstanding

   180    135    76  

Average interest rates, computed on a daily basis

   0.29  0.31  0.43

Average interest rates, computed at December 31

   0.61  0.31  n.a.  

 

Credit AgreementsFacilities

In connection with the Upstream Merger, Exelon assumed all of Constellation’s obligations under its three-year, unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Constellation Credit Agreement”). Effective as of the Initial Merger, the Constellation Credit Agreement was amended and restated to (1) permit Exelon and Constellation to consummate the Upstream Merger and the restructuring transaction, (2) reduce the aggregate commitments under the Constellation Credit Agreement from $2.5 billion to $1.5 billion, and (3) conform some of the representations, warranties, covenants and events of default in the Constellation Credit Agreement with representations, warranties, covenants and events of default in the Exelon credit agreement, dated as of March 23, 2011, as amended as of the Initial Merger. In connection with the Upstream Merger, Exelon also assumed Constellation’s obligations under four separate bilateral credit facilities and a commodity-linked credit facility, which were also amended to conform with the Constellation Credit Agreement effective as of the Initial Merger. Effective as of the Initial Merger, the Exelon Credit Agreement and the Generation Credit Agreement were amended and restated to conform some of the representations, warranties and covenants with provisions of the Constellation Credit Agreement, as amended effective as of the Initial Merger. Exelon Corporation (as successor to Constellation Energy Group) entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated March 12, 2012, which changed the maturity date to December 31, 2012. See Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for further description of the merger transaction.

On August 10, 2012, Exelon Corporate, Generation, PECO and BGE amended and extended their respective unsecured syndicated revolving credit facilities, with aggregate bank commitments of $500 million, $5.3 billion, $600 million and $600 million, respectively, through August 10, 2017. Under these facilities, Exelon Corporate, Generation, PECO and BGE may issue letters of credit in the aggregate of up to $200 million, $3.5 billion, $300 million and $600 million, respectively. Each credit facility permits the applicable borrower to request extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. Each credit facility also allows Exelon Corporate, Generation, PECO and BGE to request increases in aggregate commitments up to an additional $250 million, $1.0 billion, $250 million and $100 million, respectively. Any extension or increase of a credit facility is subject to the approval of the lenders party to that credit facility in their sole discretion. Costs incurred to amend and extend the facilities for Exelon Corporate, Generation, PECO and BGE were not material.

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On March 28, 2012,2014, ComEd replacedextended for an additional year the expiration date of its unsecured revolving credit facility with a new unsecured facility with aggregate bank commitments of $1.0 billion. Under this facility, ComEd may issue letters of credit in the aggregate amount of up to $500 million. The credit agreement has an initial term expiringexpires on March 28, 2017, and ComEd may request up to two, one-year extensions of that term.2019. The credit facility also allows ComEd to request increases in the aggregate commitments of up to an additional $500 million. Any such extensions or increases are subject to the approval of the lenders party to the credit agreement in their sole discretion. Costs incurred to replaceextend the credit facility for ComEd were not material.

 

Borrowings underOn May 30, 2014, each credit agreement bear interest at a rate selected by the borrower based upon the prime rate or at a fixed rate for a specified period based upon a LIBOR-based rate. As of December 31, 2012, Exelon Corporate, Generation, PECO and BGE extended the expiration date of its unsecured revolving credit facility with aggregate bank commitments of $500 million, $5.3 billion, $600 million and $600 million, respectively, into May 2019, with the exception of a cumulative amount of $315 million in commitments, which expire in April 2018. Costs incurred to extend these facilities were not material.

On October 24, 2014, a $100 million bilateral CENG credit facility was amended and extended for an additional year. This facility has been utilized by CENG to fund working capital and capital projects. This facility does not back Generation’s commercial paper program.

On November 24, 2014, Generation entered into a $25 million bilateral credit facility, scheduled to mature in December of 2016. This facility does not currently back Generation’s commercial paper program.

On January 9, 2015, Generation amended and extended its $75 million bilateral credit facility for an additional two years. This facility does not back Generation’s commercial paper program.

Borrowings under Exelon Corporate’s, Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s credit agreements bear interest at a rate based upon either the prime rate or a LIBOR-based rate, plus an adder based upon the particular registrant’s credit rating. Exelon Corporate, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE have adders of up to27.5, 27.5, 7.5, 0.0 and 7.50.0 basis points for prime based borrowings and 127.5, 127.5, 107.5, 100.090.0 and 107.5100.0 basis points for LIBOR-based borrowings, respectively. The fee varies depending upon the respective credit ratings of each entity.borrowings. The maximum adders for prime rate borrowings

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

and LIBOR-based rate borrowings are 65 basis points and 165 basis points, respectively. The amended covenants incredit agreements also require the amendedborrower to pay a facility fee based upon the aggregate commitments under the agreement. The fee varies depending upon the respective credit facilities are substantially consistent withratings of the covenants in the prior facilities, with the exception of BGE, which replaced its debt to capitalization covenant with an interest coverage ratio.

On October 19, 2012, Generation, ComEd and PECO replaced their expiring minority and community bank credit facilities with new minority and community bank credit facility agreements in the amounts of $50 million, $34 million and $34 million, respectively, and BGE entered into a minority and community bank credit facility in the amount of $5 million. These facilities, which expire in October 2013, are solely utilized by the applicable Registrants to issue letters of credit.

On January 23, 2013, Generation entered into a two year $75 million bilateral letter of credit facility with a bank. This facility will solely be utilized by Generation to issue letters of credit.borrower.

 

An event of default under any of the Registrants’ revolving credit facilities would not constitute an event of default under any of the other Registrants’ revolving credit facilities, except that a bankruptcy or other event of default in the payment of principal, premium or indebtedness in principal amount in excess of $100 million in the aggregate by Generation under its revolving credit facility would constitute an event of default under the Exelon corporateCorporation revolving credit facility.

 

Each credit facility requires the affected borrower to maintain a minimum cash from operations to interest expense ratio for the twelve-month period ended on the last day of any quarter. The ratios exclude revenues and interest expenses attributable to securitization debt, certain changes in working capital, distributions on preferred securities of subsidiaries and, in the case of Exelon and Generation, interest on the debt of its project subsidiaries. The following table summarizes the minimum thresholds reflected in the credit agreements for the year ended December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE

Credit facility threshold

  2.50 to 1  3.00 to 1  2.00 to 1  2.00 to 1  2.00 to 12.00 to 1

 

At December 31, 2012,2014, the interest coverage ratios at the Registrants were as follows:

 

   Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Interest coverage ratio

   9.62    14.20    6.14    7.85    5.16 
   Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Interest coverage ratio

   9.19     12.35     7.03     8.72     9.28  

 

323Credit Agreements


In May 2014, concurrently and in connection with entering into the agreement to acquire PHI, Exelon entered into a credit facility to which the lenders committed to provide Exelon a 364-day senior unsecured bridge credit facility of $7.2 billion to support the contemplated transaction and provide flexibility for timing of permanent financing. The bridge credit facility was subsequently reduced to $3.2 billion as a result of the June 2014 debt and equity security issuances discussed below, as well as, the net after-tax proceeds from generating asset divestitures during the second half of 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2014, Exelon recorded $31 million to interest expense in connection with the bridge facility to temporarily finance the PHI acquisition. It is not currently expected that Exelon will be required to draw upon this credit facility to finance the proposed PHI acquisition.

Junior Subordinated Notes

In June 2014, Exelon issued $1.15 billion of junior subordinated notes in the form of 23 million equity units at a stated amount of $50.00 per unit. Net proceeds from the issuance were $1.11 billion, net of a $35 million underwriter fee. The net proceeds are expected to be used to finance a portion of the acquisition of PHI and for general corporate purposes.

Each equity unit represents an undivided beneficial ownership interest in Exelon’s 2.5% junior subordinated notes due in 2024 and a forward equity purchase contract which settles in 2017. The junior subordinated notes are expected to be remarketed in 2017. In connection with the remarketing, Exelon may modify the maturity date of the notes to a date earlier than June 1, 2024 but not earlier

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

than June 1, 2020, remove redemption provisions of the notes, or change the interest rate on the notes, including changing the interest rate from fixed to floating. Investors that participate in the remarketing receive the remarketing proceeds and may use those funds to either settle the equity forward upon settlement date or invest in the remarketed debt and use other funds for the share purchase. Exelon intends to use the remarketing proceeds to repay debt issued or for other corporate purposes as soon as practical following such settlements. If the remarketing fails, holders of the notes will have the right to put their notes to Exelon for an amount equal to the principal amount of notes held by such holder plus accrued interest. The equity units carry a total annual distribution rate of 6.5%, which is comprised of a quarterly coupon rate of interest of 2.5% and a quarterly contract payment of 4.0% (contract payments).

 

Accounts Receivable Agreement

PECO is partyEach purchase contract obligates the holder to an agreement withpurchase, and Exelon to sell, for $50.00 a financial institution under which it transferred an undivided interest, adjusted daily, in its accounts receivable designated under the agreement in exchange for proceedsnumber of $225 million. Asshares of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the financial institution’s undivided interest in PECO’s gross accounts receivable was equivalent to $289 million and $329 million, respectively, which represents the financial institution’s interest in PECO’s eligible receivables as calculated under the terms of the agreement. The agreement requires PECO to maintain eligible receivables at least equivalent to the financial institution’s undivided interest. Upon termination or liquidation of this agreement, the financial institution is entitled to recover up to $225 million plus the accrued yield payable from its undivided interest in PECO’s receivables. On August 31, 2012, PECO entered into an Amendment to extend this agreement until August 30, 2013. This Amendment also expands the definition of a tariff receivable to include receivables that have been purchased by PECO and paid forExelon’s common stock in accordance with the Tariff and revises the compliance criteria for the eligible asset test to allow for the payment of capital within a specified period of time. On November 28, 2012, PECO made a principal paydown of $15 million to meet the eligible asset test requirement of the agreement for the October 2012 reporting period. The remaining principal balance of $210 million is classified as a short-term note payable on Exelon’s and PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2012, PECO was in compliance with the requirements of the agreement. In the event the agreement is not further extended, PECO has sufficient short-term liquidity and may seek alternate financing.

Long-Term Debt

On June 18, 2012, Generation issued and sold $775 million of Senior Notes. In connection with this debt issuance, Generation entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps in the aggregate notional amount of $470 million. The interest rate swaps were settled on June 15, 2012 with Generation recording a pre-tax loss of approximately $7 million. The loss was recorded to other comprehensive income within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and is being amortized to income over the life of the related debt as an increase to interest expense.

Concurrently with the new debt issuance, Generation engaged in private offers (the Exchange Offer) to certain eligible holders to exchange any and all of the $700 million outstanding 7.60% Senior Notes due 2032 (Old Notes) of Exelon (which were assumed by Exelon in the merger with Constellation), for:conversion ratios set forth below:

 

Generation’s newly issued 4.25% Senior Notes due 2022, plus a cash payment; andIf the market price equals or exceeds $43.7484, then 1.1429 shares.

 

Generation’s newly issued 5.60% Senior Notes due 2042, plusIf the market price is less than $43.7484 but greater than $35.00, a cash payment.number of shares of common stock having a value, based on the market price, equal to $50.00.

If the market price is less than or equal to $35.00, then 1.4286 shares.

 

On June 28, 2012, pursuantA holder’s ownership interest in the notes is pledged to Exelon to secure the Exchange Offer, Generation purchased $441 millionholder’s obligation under the related forward equity purchase contract. If a holder of the Old Notes in exchange for issuing $535 millionforward equity purchase contract chooses at any time to no longer be a holder of Notes due in 2022the notes, such holder’s obligation under the purchase contract must be secured by a U.S. Treasury security.

At the time of issuance, Exelon determined that the forward equity purchase contract had no value and 2042, plus a cash paymenttherefore the entire $1.15 billion of approximately $60 million. The $441 million of Old Notesjunior subordinated notes were allocated to debt and recorded within Long-term debt on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance SheetsSheet. Additionally, at $608 million, reflecting a fairthe time of issuance, the present value adjustment pursuant to the application of purchase accounting applied as a result of the Constellation merger which resultedcontract payments of $131 million were recorded to Long-term debt, representing the obligation to make contract payments, with an offsetting reduction to Common stock. The obligation for the contract payments will be accreted to interest expense over the 3 year period ending in approximately $13 million gain2017 in Exelon’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The Long-term debt recorded for the contract payments is considered a non-cash financing transaction that was excluded from Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Until settlement of the equity purchase contract, earnings per share dilution resulting from the Exchange Offer at Generation. The gain was recorded as an increase to Long-term Debt within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets andequity unit issuance will be amortized to income overdetermined under the life of the debt as a reduction in interest expense.treasury stock method.

On July 13, 2012, pursuant to the Exchange Offer described above, Generation purchased an additional $1 million of Old Notes in exchange for the Senior Notes due in 2022 and 2042.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

In connection with the debt obligations assumed by Exelon as part of the Upstream Merger on March 12, 2012, Exelon and subsidiaries of Generation (former Constellation subsidiaries) assumed intercompany loan agreements that mirror the terms and amounts of the third-party debt obligations of Exelon, resulting in intercompany notes payable included in Long-termLong-Term Debt to affiliate on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and intercompany notes receivable at Exelon Corporate, which are eliminated in consolidation on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The third-party debt obligations are reported in Long-term Debt on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The intercompany loan agreements are summarized as follows:

$700 million aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, $258 million of which was outstanding as of December 31, 2012 after the Exchange Offer described above;

$550 million aggregate principal amount of 4.55% Fixed-Rate Notes due 2015, all of which was outstanding as of December 31, 2012;

$450 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Series A Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2063, all of which was outstanding as of December 31, 2012; and

$550 million aggregate principal amount of 5.15% Notes due 2020, all of which was outstanding as of December 31, 2012.

The intercompany loan agreements and the third-party debt obligations described above were increased by $403 million for a fair value adjustment pursuant to the application of purchase accounting applied as a result of the Constellation merger, of which $199 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2012, primarily reflecting the Exchange Offer described above and amortization of purchase accounting adjustment, which is being amortized over the lives of the arrangements as a reduction to interest expense.

In November 2012, Generation filed a registration statement on Form S-4 to register senior notes to be issued in connection with an exchange offer for the senior notes that were privately issued in June and July 2012. The exchange offer was consummated on February 19, 2013. The registered notes have the same terms and maturity dates as the privately placed senior notes.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following tables present the outstanding long-term debt at Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

Exelon

 

    Maturity
Date
   December 31,   Rates  Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
  Rates   2012 2011      2014 2013 

Long-term debt

            

First Mortgage Bonds(a) (b):

      

Fixed rates

   1.63%  —  7.63%    2012-2042    $7,397  $7,522 

Unsecured bonds:

   2.80%  —  6.35%    2013-2036     1,850   —   

Rate stabilization bonds:

   5.72%  —  5.82%    2017    332   —   

Rate stabilization bonds

   5.72% — 5.82  2017    $195   $265  

First mortgage bonds (a)(b)

   1.20% — 6.45%  2015 - 2044     8,079    7,746  

Senior unsecured notes

   2.00%  —  8.63%    2014-2063     8,021   4,902    2.00% — 7.60  2015 - 2042     7,071    7,571  

Notes payable and other(c)

   6.95%  —  7.83%    2012-2020     177   174 

Pollution control notes:

      

Fixed rates

   4.10%  —  5.00%    2014-2042     20   46 

Non-recourse debt:

      

Unsecured bonds

   2.80% — 6.35  2016 - 2036     1,750    1,750  

Pollution control note

   4.10  2014     —      20  

Nuclear fuel procurement contracts

   3.25% — 3.35  2018     70    —    

Junior subordinated notes

   6.50  2017     1,150    —    

Nonrecourse debt:

      

Fixed rates

   2.33%  —  5.50%    2031-2037     238   —      2.33% — 6.00  2031 - 2037     1,166    1,077  

Variable rates

   1.96%  —  2.77%    2014-2030     262   —      2.41% — 5.00  2019 - 2030     1,101    150  

Notes payable and other(c)

   6.95% — 7.83  2015 - 2053     174    181  
     

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

      18,297   12,644       20,756    18,760  

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

      (17  (32      (37  (19

Fair value adjustment

      448   —         441    384  

Fair value hedge carrying value adjustment, net

      17   15       4    7  

Long-term debt due within one year

      (1,047  (828      (1,802  (1,509
     

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

     $17,698  $11,799      $19,362   $17,623  
     

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts(d)

            

Subordinated debentures to ComEd Financing III

   6.35  2033   $206  $206    6.35  2033    $206   $206  

Subordinated debentures to PECO Trust III

   7.38  2028    81   81    7.38  2028     81    81  

Subordinated debentures to PECO Trust IV

   5.75  2033    103   103    5.75  2033     103    103  

Subordinated debentures to BGE Trust

   6.20  2043    258   —      6.20  2043     258    258  
     

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt to financing trusts

     $648  $390      $648   $648  
     

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Substantially all of ComEd’s assets other than expressly excepted property and substantially all of PECO’s assets are subject to the liens of their respective mortgage indentures.
(b)Includes First Mortgage Bondsfirst mortgage bonds issued under the ComEd and PECO mortgage indentures securing pollution control bonds and notes.
(c)Includes capital lease obligations of $30$32 million and $34$41 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. Lease payments of $3 million, $3 million, $3$4 million, $4 million, $4 million, $5 million and $13$12 million will be made in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and thereafter, respectively.
(d)Amounts owed to these financing trusts are recorded as Long-term debt to financing trusts within Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Generation

 

      Maturity
Date
   December 31,   Rates  Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
  Rates   2012 2011      2014 2013 

Long-term debt

             

Senior unsecured notes(b)

   2.00%  —  8.63%     2014-2063    $6,721  $3,602    2.00% — 7.60  2015 - 2042    $5,771   $6,271  

Pollution control notes:

       

Fixed rates

   4.10%  —  5.00%     2014-2042     20   46 

Non-recourse debt:

       

Social Security Administration

   2.93  2015     —      1  

Pollution control notes

   4.10  2014     —      20  

Nuclear fuel procurement contracts

   3.25% — 3.35  2018     70    —    

Nonrecourse debt:

      

Fixed rates

   2.33%  —  5.50%     2031-2037     238   —      2.33% — 6.00  2031 - 2037     1,166    1,077  

Variable rates

   1.96%  —  2.77%     2014-2030     262   —      2.41% — 5.00  2019 - 2030     1,101    150  

Notes payable and other(a)

   7.83%     2012-2020     30   34    7.83  2014 - 2020     26    33  
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

       7,271   3,682       8,134    7,552  

Fair value adjustment(b)

       199   —   

Fair value adjustment

      146    166  

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

       13   (5      (14  11  

Long-term debt due within one year

       (28  (3      (614  (561
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

      $7,455  $3,674      $7,652   $7,168  
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes Generation’s capital lease obligations of $30$24 million and $34$33 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. Generation will make lease payments of $3 million, $3 million, $3$4 million, $4 million, $4 million, $5 million and $13$4 million in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and thereafter, respectively.
(b)Includes $2,007 million of long-term debt to affiliate, comprised of $1,808 million senior unsecured notes and $199 million fair value adjustment.

On January 13, 2015, Generation issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. The Senior Notes carry an annual interest rate of 2.950%, payable semi-annually, commencing July 15, 2015 and due January 15, 2020. The proceeds of the Senior Notes will be used to fund the optional redemption of Exelon’s $550 million, 4.550% Senior Notes due June 15, 2015 and for general corporate purposes. In addition to the issuance, Exelon terminated $400 million of floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps that had been designated as cash flow hedges. As the original forecasted transactions were a series of future interest payments over a ten year period, a portion of the anticipated interest payments at this time are probable not to occur. As a result Exelon will reclassify $26 million of deferred losses in AOCI to Other, net in the first quarter of 2015.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

ComEd

 

   Maturity
Date
  December 31,   Rates  Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
 Rates 2012 2011      2014 2013 

Long-term debt

          

First Mortgage Bonds(a) (b):

    

Fixed rates

  1.63%  —  7.63%    2012-2042   $5,447  $5,547 

Notes payable

  6.95  2018   140   140 

First mortgage bonds (a)(b)

   1.95% — 6.45  2015 - 2044    $5,829   $5,546  

Notes payable and other (c)

   6.95% — 7.49  2015 - 2053     148    148  
   

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

    5,587   5,687       5,977    5,694  

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

    (20  (22      (19  (19

Long-term debt due within one year

    (252  (450      (260  (617
   

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

   $5,315  $5,215      $5,698   $5,058  
   

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trust(c)

    

Long-term debt to financing trust(d)

      

Subordinated debentures to ComEd Financing III

  6.35%    2033  $206  $206    6.35  2033    $206   $206  
   

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Substantially all of ComEd’s assets other than expressly excepted property are subject to the lien of its mortgage indenture.
(b)Includes First Mortgage Bondsfirst mortgage bonds issued under the ComEd mortgage indenture securing pollution control bonds and notes.
(c)Includes ComEd’s capital lease obligations of $8 million at both December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Lease payments of less than $1 million will be made from 2015 through expiration at 2053.
(d)Amount owed to this financing trust is recorded as Long-term debt to financing trust within ComEd’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

PECO

 

      Maturity
Date
   December 31,   Rates  Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
  Rates   2012 2011      2014 2013 

Long-term debt

             

First Mortgage Bonds(a) (b):

       

Fixed rates

   2.38%  —  5.95%     2012-2037    $1,950  $1,975 

First mortgage bonds (a)(b)

   1.20% — 5.95  2016 - 2044    $2,250   $2,200  
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

       1,950   1,975       2,250    2,200  

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

       (3  (3      (4  (3

Long-term debt due within one year

       (300  (375      —      (250
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

      $1,647  $1,597      $2,246   $1,947  
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts(c)

             

Subordinated debentures to PECO Trust III

   7.38%     2028   $81  $81    7.38  2028    $81   $81  

Subordinated debentures to PECO Trust IV

   5.75%     2033    103   103    5.75  2033     103    103  
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts

      $184  $184      $184   $184  
      

 

  

 

      

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Substantially all of PECO’s assets are subject to the lien of its mortgage indenture.
(b)Includes First Mortgage Bondsfirst mortgage bonds issued under the PECO mortgage indenture securing pollution control bonds and notes.
(c)AmountAmounts owed to this financing trust isare recorded as Long-term debt to financing trusttrusts within PECO’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BGE

     Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
  Rates    2012  2011 

Long-term debt

     

Unsecured bonds

  2.80%  —  6.35%    2013-2036    $1,850  $1,710 

Rate stabilization bonds

  5.47%  —  5.82%    2012-2017     332  $395 
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

     2,182   2,105 

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

     (4  (4

Long-term debt due within one year

     (467  (173
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt

    $1,711  $1,928 
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts(a)

     

Subordinated debentures to BGE Capital Trust II

  6.20%    2043   $258  $258 
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts

    $258  $258 
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Amount owed to this financing trust is recorded as debt to financing trust within BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

BGE

   Rates  Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
      2014  2013 

Long-term debt

      

Rate stabilization bonds

   5.72% — 5.82  2017     195   $265  

Notes

   2.80% — 6.35  2016 - 2036    $1,750   $1,750  
     

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

      1,945    2,015  

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

      (3  (4

Long-term debt due within one year

      (75  (70
     

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     $1,867   $1,941  
     

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts(a)

      

Subordinated debentures to BGE Capital Trust II

   6.20  2043    $258   $258  
     

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Amount owed to this financing trust is recorded as Long-term debt to financing trust within BGE’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Long-term debt maturities at Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE in the periods 20132014 through 20172019 and thereafter are as follows:

 

Year

  Exelon Generation   ComEd PECO BGE   Exelon Generation   ComEd PECO BGE 

2013

  $979  $28   $252  $300  $467 

2014

   1,483   616     617   250   70 

2015

   1,613   553    260   —     75   $1,739   $604    $260   $—     $75  

2016

   1,041   76    665   —     379    1,269    4     665    300    300  

2017

   1,462   706    425   —     41    2,400    705     425    —      120  

2018

   1,415    75     840    500    —    

2019

   982    682     300    —      —    

Thereafter

   12,367(a)   5,292    3,574(b)   1,584(c)   1,408(d)    13,599(a)   6,064     3,693(b)   1,634(c)   1,708(d) 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $18,945  $7,271   $5,793  $2,134  $2,440   $21,404   $8,134    $6,183   $2,434   $2,203  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes $648 million due to ComEd, PECO and BGE financing trusts.
(b)Includes $206 million due to ComEd financing trust.
(c)Includes $184 million due to PECO financing trusts.
(d)Includes $258 million due to BGE financing trust.

 

Exelon Non-Recourse/Limited-RecourseNonrecourse Debt

 

Exelon and Generation have issued nonrecourse debt financing, in which approximately $2.7 billion of generating assets have been pledged as collateral at December 31, 2014.

Denver Airport.    In June 2011, Generation entered into a 20-year, $7 million solar loan agreement, fully amortizing by June 30, 2031 related to a solar construction project in Denver, Colorado. The following are descriptionsagreement bears interest at a fixed rate of certain indebtedness of Exelon’s project subsidiaries that are outstanding as5.50% annually with interest payable annually. As of December 31, 2012.2014, $7 million was outstanding.

CEU Upstream.    In July 2011, Generation entered into a five year asset-based lending agreement associated with certain Upstream gas properties that it owns. The indebtedness described belowborrowing base committed under the facility is non-recourse$110 million and can increase to Exelon,a total of $500 million if the assets

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted.noted)

support a higher borrowing base and Generation is able to obtain additional commitments from lenders. The facility was amended and extended through January 2019. Borrowings under this facilityare secured by the Upstream gas properties, and the lenders do not have recourse against Exelon or Generation in the event of a default. The agreement is scheduled to expire on January 14, 2019, at a fixed rate of 2.41% annually with interest payable quarterly. As of December 31, 2014, $77 million was outstanding under the facility. The facility includes a provision that requires the Generation entities owning the Upstream gas properties subject to the agreement to maintain a current ratio of one-to-one. As of December 31, 2014, Generation was in compliance with this provision.

Sacramento PV Energy.    In July 2011, a subsidiary of Generation entered into a 19-year, $41 million nonrecourse note to finance a 30MW solar facility in Sacramento, California. The note bears interest at a variable rate equal to the six-month LIBOR plus 2.25%. Interest is payable quarterly and is secured by the equity interests and assets of the subsidiary. The note is scheduled to mature on December 31, 2030. As of December 31, 2014, $35 million was outstanding. The subsidiary also executed interest rate swaps with an initial notional value of $30 million in order to convert the variable interest payments to fixed payments on 75% of the $41 million facility amount, as required by the debt covenants. See Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding interest rate swaps.

Holyoke Solar Cooperative.    In October 2011, Generation entered into a 20-year, $10 million solar loan agreement, fully amortizing by December 31, 2031 related to a solar construction project in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The agreement bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.25% annually with interest payable monthly. As of December 31, 2014, $10 million was outstanding. The agreement includes a provision that requires Generation to establish and maintain a reserve fund to be held by Holyoke Solar Cooperative. As of December 31, 2014, Generation was in compliance with this provision.

 

Antelope Valley Project Development Debt AgreementSolar Ranch One.

The    In December 2011, the DOE Loan Programs Office issued a guarantee for up to $646 million for a non-recoursenonrecourse loan from the Federal Financing Bank to support the financing of the construction of the Antelope Valley facility. The project is expected to be completed atbecame fully operational in the endfirst half of 2013.2014. The loan will mature on January 5, 2037. Interest rates on the loan will beare fixed upon each advance at a spread of 37.5 basis points above U.S. Treasuries of comparable maturity.

On April 5, 2012, Antelope Valley received the first DOE-guaranteed loan advance of $69 million. The loan advance terminated the put option that Generation had on the Antelope Valley project. Antelope Valley received additional advances subsequent to the initial advance, and as As of December 31, 2012, has received $2192014, $557 million in DOE-guaranteed funding. See Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for additional information on Antelope Valley.was outstanding.

 

In addition, Generation has issued letters of credit to support its equity investment in the project. As of December 31, 2012,2014, Generation had $568$156 million in letters of credit outstanding related to the projectproject. The letters of credit balance is expected to decline over time as scheduled equity contributions for the project are made. Generation expects to contribute approximately $2 million in additional equity contributions.

 

In connection with this agreement, on September 28, 2011, Generation entered into a floating-for-fixedfloating-to-fixed interest rate swap with a notional amount of $485 million to mitigate interest rateinterest-rate risk associated with the financing. As Generation received additional loan advances, theyit subsequently entered into a series of fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps to offset portions of the original interest rate hedge. During the third quarter of 2014, the original interest rate swap was terminated, consistent with the agreements. See Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding the interest rate swaps associated with Antelope Valley.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Sacramento PV Energy

In July, 2011, a subsidiary of Generation entered into a $41 million non-recourse project financing supported by a 30MW solar facility in Sacramento, California. As of December 31, 2012, $39 million was outstanding. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a variable rate, payable quarterly, and are secured by equity interests and assets of the subsidiary. As of December 31, 2012, the subsidiary had interest rate swaps with a notional value of $29 million in order to convert the variable interest payments to fixed payments on 75% of the $39 million facility. See Note 10—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding interest rate swaps.

 

Constellation Solar Horizons FinancingHorizons.

In September 2012, a subsidiary of Generation entered into an 18-year $38 million non-recourse variable interestnonrecourse note to recover capital used to build a 16MW solar facility in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Borrowing will incurThe note is schedule to mature on September 7, 2030. The note bears interest at a variable rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 2.25%. Interest is payable quarterly, and arethe note is secured by the equity interests and assets of the subsidiary. As of December 31, 2014, $34 million was outstanding. The subsidiary also executed interest rate swaps for aan initial notional amount of $29 million in order to convert the variable interest payments to fixed payments on 75% of the $38 million facility amount.amount, as required by the debt covenants. See Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding interest rate swaps.

Secured Solar Credit Lending Agreement. A subsidiary of Generation has a three-year senior secured credit facility that is designed to support the growth of solar operations. The amount committed under the facility is $150 million, which may be increased up to $200 million at the subsidiary’s request with additional commitments by the lenders. As of December 31, 2012, $113 million was outstanding under the facility with interest payable quarterly. The facility is secured by the equity interests in the subsidiary and the entities that own the solar projects as well as the assets of the subsidiary and the projects’ entities. The obligations of the subsidiary are guaranteed by Generation and the projects’ entities. The Generation guarantee will terminate upon the subsidiary obtaining a stand-alone investment grade credit rating or the satisfaction of a number of conditions, at which time the financing will become non-recourse to and Generation.

 

Other Solar Project Financings.Continental Wind.    In September 2013, Continental Wind, LLC (Continental Wind), an indirect subsidiary of Exelon and Generation, hascompleted the following amounts outstanding under solar project loan agreements:

$7issuance and sale of $613 million fully amortizing by June 30, 2031 related toaggregate principal amount of Continental Wind’s 6.00% senior secured notes due February 28, 2033 with interest payable semi-annually. Continental Wind owns and operates a solar project at the Denver International Airport,portfolio of wind farms in Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Oregon, New Mexico and

$11 million fully amortizing by December 31, 2031 related to a solar project in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Upstream Gas Property Asset-Based Lending Agreement

Generation has a three year asset-based lending agreement associated Texas with certain upstream gas properties that it owns. The borrowing base committed under the facility is $150 million and can increase to a total net capacity of $500 million if the assets support a higher borrowing base and667MW. The net proceeds were distributed to Generation is able to obtain additional commitments from lenders. The facility was amended and extended through July 2016. Borrowings under this facility are secured by the upstream gas properties, and the lenders do not have recourse against Exelon or Generation in the event of a default.for its general business purposes. As of December 31, 2012, $722014, $592 million was outstanding. In connection with this nonrecourse project financing, Exelon terminated existing interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $350 million during the third quarter of 2013, and realized a total gain of $26 million upon termination. The gain on the interest rate swaps was recorded within OCI and will reduce the effective interest rate over the life of the debt for Exelon. See Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information on the interest rate swaps.

In addition, Continental Wind entered into a $131 million letter of credit facility and $10 million working capital revolver facility. Continental Wind has issued letters of credit to satisfy certain of its credit support and security obligations. As of December 31, 2014, the Continental Wind letter of credit facility had $47 million in letters of credit outstanding underrelated to the facilityproject.

ExGen Renewables I.    On February 6, 2014, ExGen Renewables I, LLC (EGR), an indirect subsidiary of Exelon and Generation, borrowed $300 million aggregate principal amount pursuant to a nonrecourse senior secured loan, due February 6, 2021. The proceeds were distributed to Generation for its general business purposes. The loan bears interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 4.25%, subject to a 1% floor with interest payable quarterly. The facility includes a provision that requires Generation entities that own the upstream gas properties subject to the agreement to maintain a current ratio of one-to-one.EGR indirectly owns Continental Wind. As of December 31, 2012,2014, $282 million was outstanding. In addition to the financing, EGR entered into interest rate swaps with an initial notional amount of $240 million at an interest rate of 2.03% to manage a portion of the interest rate exposure in connection with the financing. See Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding interest rate swaps.

ExGen Texas Power.    In September 2014, ExGen Texas Power, LLC (EGTP), an indirect subsidiary of Exelon and Generation, issued $675 million aggregate principal amount of a nonrecourse senior secured term loan, scheduled to mature on September 18, 2021. The net proceeds were distributed to Generation for general business purposes. The term loan bears interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 4.75%, subject to a 1% LIBOR floor with interest payable quarterly. As of December 31, 2014, $673 million was outstanding. As part of the agreement, a revolving credit facility was established for the amount of $20 million available through, and scheduled to mature on September 18, 2019. In addition to the financing, EGTP entered into interest rate swaps with an initial notional amount of approximately $505 million at an interest rate of 2.34% to hedge a portion of the interest rate exposure in compliantconnection with this provision.financing, as required by the debt covenants. See Note 12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information regarding interest rate swaps.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

12.14. Income Taxes (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations is comprised of the following components:

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Included in operations:

      

Federal

      

Current

  $37  $104  $(40 $88  $(97

Deferred

   701   326   237   25   101 

Investment tax credit amortization

   (11  (6  (2  (2  (1

State

      

Current

   (25  (12  6   4   —   

Deferred

   (75  88   38   12   4 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $627  $500  $239  $127  $7 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Included in operations:

      

Federal

      

Current

  $1  $431  $(329 $(71 $(71

Deferred

   1,200   435   544   223   130 

Investment tax credit amortization

   (12  (7  (3  (2  (1

State

      

Current

   (3  74   (123  (37  —   

Deferred

   271   123   161   33   17 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $1,457  $1,056  $250  $146  $75 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Included in operations:

            

Federal

            

Current

  $506  $372  $(203 $464  $(201  $121   $360   $(171 $28   $24  

Deferred

   972   635   496   (276  279    576    (35  395    87    90  

Investment tax credit amortization

   (12  (7  (3  (2  (1   (20  (16  (2  —      (1

State

            

Current

   171   65   (22  87   (2   42    35    7    (2  —    

Deferred

   21   113   89   (121  22    (53  (137  39    1    27  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $1,658  $1,178  $357  $152  $97   $666   $207   $268   $114   $140  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Included in operations:

      

Federal

      

Current

  $744   $250   $160   $126   $9  

Deferred

   140    360    (27  23    100  

Investment tax credit amortization

   (15  (11  (2  (1  (1

State

      

Current

   181    50    50    16    —    

Deferred

   (6  (34  (29  (2  26  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $1,044   $615   $152   $162   $134  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Included in operations:

      

Federal

      

Current

  $37   $104   $(40 $88   $(97

Deferred

   701    326    237    25    101  

Investment tax credit amortization

   (11  (6  (2  (2  (1

State

      

Current

   (25  (12  6    4    —    

Deferred

   (75  88    38    12    4  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $627   $500   $239   $127   $7  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The effective income tax rate from continuing operations varies from the U.S. Federal statutory rate principally due to the following:

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

 Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

U.S. Federal statutory rate

  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0

Increase (decrease) due to:

     

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit

  1.3    (1.9  4.5    (0.1  5.0  

Qualified nuclear decommissioning trust fund income

  2.4    4.8    —      —      —    

Tax exempt income

  (0.2  (0.5  —      —      —    

Domestic production activities deduction

  (2.0  (4.1  —      —      —    

Health care reform legislation

  0.1    —      0.2    —      0.2  

Amortization of investment tax credit, net deferred taxes

  (1.1  (2.0  (0.3  (0.1  (0.3

Plant basis differences

  (1.9  —      (0.1  (10.4  0.2  

Production tax credits and other credits

  (2.4  (4.8  —      —      —    

Non-controlling interest

  (1.8  (3.7  —      —      —    

Statute of limitations expiration

  (2.6  (5.3  —      —      —    

Other

  —      (0.6  0.3    0.1    (0.2
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effective income tax rate

  26.8  16.9  39.6  24.5  39.9
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

 Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

U.S. Federal statutory rate

  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0

Increase (decrease) due to:

     

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit

  4.8    1.8    3.4    1.6    4.9  

Qualified nuclear decommissioning trust fund income

  3.7    6.1    —      —      —    

Tax exempt income

  (0.2  (0.3  —      —      —    

Domestic production activities deduction

  —      —      —      —      —    

Health care reform legislation

  0.1    —      0.7    —      0.2  

Amortization of investment tax credit, net deferred taxes

  (1.9  (3.0  (0.6  (0.1  —    

Plant basis differences

  (1.6  —      (0.8  (7.1  (0.2

Production tax credits and other credits

  (2.1  (3.4  (0.1  —      —    

Statute of limitations expiration

  (0.1  (0.2  —      —      —    

Other

  (0.1  0.7    0.3    (0.3  (0.9
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effective income tax rate

  37.6  36.7  37.9  29.1  39.0
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 Exelon (a) Generation (a) ComEd PECO BGE (b)  Exelon (a) Generation (a) ComEd PECO BGE (b) 

U.S. Federal statutory rate

  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0

Increase (decrease) due to:

          

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit

  (3.6  4.7   4.6   2.0   24.3   (3.5  4.9    4.6    2.0    24.3  

Qualified nuclear decommissioning trust fund income

  5.4    9.1   —     —      —      5.4    9.1    —      —      —    

Tax exempt income

  (0.2  (0.4  —      —      —      (0.2  (0.4  —      —      —    

Domestic production activities deduction

  —      —      —      —      —    

Health care reform legislation

  0.1   —      0.4   —      11.6   0.1    —      0.4    —      11.6  

Amortization of investment tax credit, net deferred taxes

  (1.1  (1.3  (0.4  (0.3  (8.6

Amortization of investment tax credit

  (1.1  (1.3  (0.4  (0.3  (8.6

Plant basis differences

  (2.4  —      (0.3  (11.5  (9.0

Production tax credits and other credits

  (2.2  (3.7  —      —      —      (2.2  (3.7  —      —      —    

Plant basis differences

  (2.4  —      (0.3  (11.5  (9.0

Fines and Penalties

  2.6    4.4    —      —      —    

Merger expenses (c)

  2.4   —      —      —      24.2   2.4    —      —      —      24.2  

Fines and Penalties

  2.6   4.4   —      —      —    

Statute of limitations expiration

  (0.1  (0.3  —      —      —    

Other

  (1.1  (0.5  (0.6  (0.2  (13.9  (1.1  (0.4  (0.6  (0.2  (13.9
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effective income tax rate

  34.9  47.3  38.7  25.0  63.6  34.9  47.3  38.7  25.0  63.6
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

U.S. Federal statutory rate

  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0

Increase (decrease) due to:

     

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit

  4.4   4.5   3.6   (0.5  5.2 

Qualified nuclear decommissioning trust fund income

  0.5   0.7   —      —      —    

Domestic production activities deduction

  (0.3  (0.4  —      —      —    

Tax exempt income

  (0.2  (0.2  —      —      —    

Health care reform legislation

  (0.2  —      (1.0  —      (0.5

Amortization of investment tax credit

  (0.3  (0.3  (0.4  (0.3  (0.5

Production tax credits

  (0.9  (1.2  —      —      —    

Plant basis differences

  (1.0  —      (0.3  (6.9  (2.0

Other

  (0.2  (0.7  0.6   —      (1.7
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effective income tax rate

  36.8  37.4  37.5  27.3  35.5
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

 Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

U.S. Federal statutory rate

  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0  35.0

Increase (decrease) due to:

     

State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit

  3.0   3.7   6.3   (4.7  5.5 

Qualified nuclear decommissioning trust fund income

  1.7   2.3   —     —     —   

Domestic production activities deduction

  (1.2  (1.5  —     —     —   

Tax exempt income

  (0.1  (0.2  —     —     —   

Health care reform legislation

  1.4   0.7   1.4   1.6   1.1 

Amortization of investment tax credit

  (0.3  (0.2  (0.4  (0.4  (0.4

Plant basis differences

  —     —     (0.1  0.2   (1.0

Uncertain tax position remeasurement

  —     (2.0  9.0   —     —   

Other

  (0.2  (0.4  0.2   0.2   (0.4
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effective income tax rate

  39.3  37.4  51.4  31.9  39.8
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

 

(a)Exelon activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 includes the results of Constellation and BGE for March 12, 2012—December 31, 2012. Generation activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 includes the results of Constellation for March 12, 2012—December 31, 2012.
(b)BGE activity represents the activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.2012.
(c)Prior to the close of the merger, the Registrants recorded the applicable taxes on merger transaction costs assuming the merger would not be completed. Upon closing of the merger, the Registrants reversed such taxes for those merger transaction costs that were determined to be non tax-deductible upon successful completion of a merger.

 

The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards, which give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities), as of December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 are presented below:

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Plant basis differences

  $(10,689 $(3,545 $(3,537 $(2,437 $(1,553

Accrual based contracts

   (389  (389  —     —      —    

Derivatives and other financial instruments

   (392  (479  (4  —      —    

Deferred pension and post-retirement obligation

   1,225   (439  (598  (11  (12

Nuclear decommissioning activities

   (604  (604  —      —      —    

Deferred debt refinancing costs

   (537  163   (25  (4  (4

Tax loss carryforward

   421   226   32   14   105 

Tax credit carryforward

   226   226   —      —      —    

Investment in CENG

   (405  (419  —      —      —    

Other, net

   (25  9   (33  150   (186
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities (net)

  $(11,169 $(5,251 $(4,165 $(2,288 $(1,650

Unamortized investment tax credits

   (251  (216  (24  (3  (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred income tax liabilities (net) and unamortized investment tax credits

  $(11,420 $(5,467 $(4,189 $(2,291 $(1,656
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Plant basis differences

  $(7,803 $(2,670 $(3,264 $(2,238 $(1,220  $(12,143 $(3,834 $(3,945 $(2,749 $(1,661

Unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments

   (468  (737  (4  —      —    

Deferred pension and post-retirement obligation

   665   (520  (623  (31  (93

Accrual based contracts

   (178  (178  —      —      —    

Derivatives and other financial instruments

   (46  (79  (4  —      —    

Deferred pension and postretirement obligation

   1,914    (390  (543  2    (53

Nuclear decommissioning activities

   (452  (452  —      —      —       (726  (726  —      —      —    

Deferred debt refinancing costs

   (37  —      (31  (6  (4   112    57    (18  (2  (4

Regulatory assets and liabilities

   (1,824  —      (286  27    (258

Tax loss carryforward

   111    48    —      11    39  

Tax credit carryforward

   97    143    —      —      —    

Investment in CENG

   (563  (563  —      —      —    

Other, net

   41   338   16   135   (226   1,029    346    255    111    30  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities (net)

  $(8,054 $(4,041 $(3,906 $(2,140 $(1,543  $(12,217 $(5,176 $(4,541 $(2,600 $(1,907

Unamortized investment tax credits

   (200  (169  (26  (5  (8   (555  (528  (20  (2  (5
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total deferred income tax liabilities (net) and unamortized investment tax credits

  $(8,254 $(4,210 $(3,932 $(2,145 $(1,551  $(12,772 $(5,704 $(4,561 $(2,602 $(1,912
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Plant basis differences

  $(11,612 $(3,879 $(3,523 $(2,573 $(1,538

Accrual based contracts

   (214  (214  —      —      —    

Derivatives and other financial instruments

   (509  (505  (4  —      —    

Deferred pension and postretirement obligation

   1,489    (362  (522  —      (74

Nuclear decommissioning activities

   (647  (646  —      —      —    

Deferred debt refinancing costs

   173    79    (21  (3  (5

Regulatory assets and liabilities

   (1,611  —      (241  42    (253

Tax loss carryforward

   252    76    47    11    52  

Tax credit carryforward

   534    534    —      —      —    

Investment in CENG

   (541  (541  —      —      —    

Other, net

   804    67    154    122    26  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities (net)

  $(11,882 $(5,391 $(4,110 $(2,401 $(1,792

Unamortized investment tax credits

   (490  (454  (22  (3  (6
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total deferred income tax liabilities (net) and unamortized investment tax credits

  $(12,372 $(5,845 $(4,132 $(2,404 $(1,798
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table provides the Registrants’ carryforwards and any corresponding valuation allowances as of December 31, 2012.2014.

 

  Exelon Generation ComEd   PECO BGE   Exelon Generation ComEd   PECO BGE 

Federal

              

Federal net operating loss

  $635(a)  $303  $91   $—     $154 

Federal capital loss carryforward

   178(b)   178   —       —      —    

Federal general business credits carryforward

   226(c)   226   —       —      —       184(a)   184    —       —      —    

State

              

State net operating loss

   3,365(d)   1,649(f)   —       209(h)   950(i) 

State capital loss carryforward

   127(e)   119(g)   —       —      —    

State net operating losses and other credit carryforwards

   3,141(b)   1,693(c)   —       170(d)   730(e) 

Deferred taxes on state tax attributes (net)

   187   99   —       14   51    169    96    —       11    39  

Valuation allowance on state tax attributes

   36   35   —       —      1    50    48    —       —      1  

 

(a)Exelon’s federal net operating loss will expire beginning in 2033
(b)Exelon’s federal capital loss carryforwards will expire beginning in 2018
(c)Exelon’s federal general business credit carryforwards will expire beginning in 20332032.
(d)(b)Exelon’s state net operating losses and other carryforwards, which are presented on a post-apportioned basis, will expire beginning in 20142015
(e)Exelon’s state capital loss carryforwards will expire beginning in 2018
(f)(c)Generation’s state net operating losses and other carryforwards, which are presented on a post-apportioned basis, will expire beginning in 20142015.
(g)Generation’s state capital loss carryforwards will expire beginning in 2018
(h)(d)PECO’s state net operating losses will expire beginning in 20322031.
(i)(e)BGE’s state net operating losses will expire beginning in 20262026.

 

Tabular reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of the Registrants’ unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2012

  $807  $683  $70  $48  $11 

Merger Balance Transfer

   195   183   —      —      —    

Increases based on tax positions related to 2012

   34   3   —      —      —    

Change to positions that only affect timing

   (88  (69  (3  (4  (11

Increases based on tax positions prior to 2012

   91   91   —      —      —    

Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2012

   (6  (6  —      —      —    

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

   (2  (2  —      —      —    

Decreases from expiration of statute of limitations

   (7  (7  —      —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012

  $1,024  $876  $67  $44  $ —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2011

  $787  $664  $72  $44  $73 

Increases based on tax positions related to 2011

   5   1   —      4   —    

Change to positions that only affect timing

   21   24   (2  —      (62

Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2011

   (3  (3  —      —      —    

Decrease from expiration of statute of limitations

   (3  (3  —      —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011

  $807  $683  $70  $48  $11 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2014

  $2,175   $1,415   $324   $44    $—    

Increases based on tax positions related to 2014

   15    15    —      —       —    

Change to positions that only affect timing

   (255  33    (175  —       —    

Increases based on tax positions prior to 2014

   18    18    —      —       —    

Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2014

   (1  (2  —      —       —    

Decrease from settlements with taxing authorities

   (35  (34  —      —       —    

Decreases from expiration of statute of limitations

   (88  (88  —      —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014

  $1,829   $1,357   $149   $44    $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2013

  $1,024   $876   $67   $44    $—    

Increases based on tax positions related to 2013

   19    19    —      —       —    

Change to positions that only affect timing

   649    36    257    —       —    

Increases based on tax positions prior to 2013

   493    493    —      —       —    

Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2013

   (6  (5  —      —       —    

Decreases from expiration of statute of limitations

   (4  (4  —      —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013

  $2,175   $1,415   $324   $44    $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2010

  $1,498  $633  $471  $372  $112 

Increases based on tax positions related to 2010

   1   —      —      —      —    

Decreases based on tax positions related to 2010

   (2  (2  —      —      —    

Change to positions that only affect timing

   (262  55   (3  (328  (39

Increases based on tax positions prior to 2010

   8   8   —      —      —    

Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2010

   (3  (3  —      —      —    

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

   (452  (26  (396  —      —    

Decrease from expiration of statute of limitations

   (1  (1  —      —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2010

  $787  $664  $72  $44  $73 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2012

  $807   $683   $70   $48   $11  

Merger balance transfer

   195    183    —      —      —    

Increases based on tax positions related to 2012

   34    3    —      —      —    

Change to positions that only affect timing

   (88  (69  (3  (4  (11

Increases based on tax positions prior to 2012

   91    91    —      —      —    

Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2012

   (6  (6  —      —      —    

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

   (2  (2  —      —      —    

Decreases from expiration of statute of limitations

   (7  (7  —      —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012

  $1,024   $876   $67   $44   $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Included in Exelon’s unrecognized tax benefits balance at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 are approximately $730$1,129 million and $804$1,387 million, respectively, of tax positions for which the ultimate tax benefit is highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such benefits. The disallowance of such positions would not materially affect the annual effective tax rate but would accelerate the payment of cash to, or defer the receipt of the cash tax benefit from, the taxing authority to an earlier or later period respectively.

 

Unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate

 

Exelon and Generation have $294$701 million and $263$672 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20122014 that, if recognized, would decrease the effective tax rate. Exelon and Generation had $3$788 million and $3$768 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20112013 that, if recognized, would decrease the effective tax rate.

Total amounts of interest and penalties recognized

The following table represents the net interest receivable (payable), including interest related to uncertain tax positions reflected in the Registrants’ Consolidated Balance Sheets. Prior to the merger legacy Constellation recorded interest related to uncertain tax positions as a tax and not interest.

Net interest receivable (payable) as of

  Exelon   Generation  ComEd   PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2012

  $31   $(20 $107   $2   $—   

December 31, 2011

   74    33   23    28    (1

The following table sets forth the net interest expense, including interest related to uncertain tax positions, recognized in interest expense (income) in other income and deductions in the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Registrants have not accrued any penalties with respect to uncertain tax positions. Prior to the merger legacy Constellation recorded interest related to uncertain tax positions as a tax and not interest.

Net interest expense (income) for the years ended

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

December 31, 2012

  $(1) $11  $(20 $(1 $9 

December 31, 2011

   (56  (40  (14  (1  (3

December 31, 2010

   110   6   57   35   2 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Reasonably possible that total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly increase or decrease within 12 months after the reporting date

 

Nuclear Decommissioning Liabilities (Exelon and Generation)

 

AmerGen filed income tax refund claims taking the position that nuclear decommissioning liabilities assumed as part of its acquisition of nuclear power plants are taken into account in determining the tax basis in the assets it acquired. The additional basis results primarily in reduced capital gains or increased capital losses on the sale of assets in nonqualified decommissioning funds and increased tax depreciation and amortization deductions. The IRS disagrees with this position and has disallowed the claims. In November 2008, Generation received a final determination from the Appeals division of the IRS (IRS Appeals) disallowing AmerGen’s refund claims. On February 20, 2009, Generation filed a complaint in the United States Court of Federal Claims on February 20, 2009 to contest this determination. In August 2009,During the first and second quarters of 2013, AmerGen and the DOJ completed and filed its answercross motions for summary judgment. On September 17, 2013, the Court granted the government’s motion denying AmerGen’s claims for refund. In the allegations made by Generation in its complaint. While the discovery phasefirst quarter of 2014, Exelon filed an appeal of the litigation has been completed, no trial date has yet been assigned but could occur sometimedecision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and oral arguments were heard in 2013.January of 2015.

 

During 2012, the parties agreed to take advantage of the court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program in an effort to resolve the dispute. The court’s ADR program provides a confidential and non-binding mediation process that tries to facilitate settlements. The parties participated in mediation discussions late in 2012 and these discussions are currently ongoing. Due to the possibility of quickerfinal resolution through the ADR program,an appellate decision, Generation believescontinues to believe that it is reasonably possible that the $661 million of total amount of unrecognized tax benefits maywill significantly decrease in the next twelve months.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

StateSettlement of Income TaxesTax Audits and Litigation

 

As of December 31, 2014, Exelon and Generation hashave approximately $100$188 million of state unrecognized tax benefits related to various state income tax return positions for which it is reasonably possible the unrecognized tax benefitsthat could significantly changeincrease or decrease within the 12 months due toafter the expirationreporting date as a result of statutescompleting audits and expected statute of limitation or settlements with the state taxing authorities. Furthermore, Generation has approximately $55 million of unrecognized tax benefits related to state income tax refund claimsexpirations that are currently being litigated. It is reasonably possible the unrecognized tax benefits of $55 millionif recognized would decrease within 12 months.the effective tax rate.

 

See Other Tax Matters—Involuntary Conversion, Like Kind Exchange and Competitive Transition Charges section below for information regarding the amount of unrecognized tax benefits associated with this matter that could change significantly within the next 12 months.

 

Total amounts of interest and penalties recognized

The following table represents the net interest receivable (payable), including interest related to tax positions reflected in the Registrants’ Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Net interest receivable (payable) as of

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2014

  $(310 $40   $(203 $3    $(1

December 31, 2013

   (349  (37  (174  3     —    

The following table sets forth the net interest expense, including interest related to tax positions, recognized in interest expense (income) in other income and deductions in the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The Registrants have not accrued any material penalties with respect to uncertain tax positions.

Net interest expense (income) for the years ended

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

December 31, 2014

  $(36 $(50 $6   $—     $1  

December 31, 2013

   391    17    281    (1  —    

December 31, 2012

   (1  11    (20  (1  9  

Description of tax years that remain subjectopen to examinationassessment by major jurisdiction

 

Taxpayer

  Open Years 

Exelon (and predecessors) and subsidiaries consolidated Federal income tax returns

   1999, - 20112001-2013  

Constellation and subsidiaries consolidated Federal income tax returns

   2005 - March2011-March 2012  

Exelon and subsidiaries Illinois unitary income tax returns

   2007 - 20112007-2013  

Constellation combined New York corporate income tax returns

   2008 - March 20122008-2013  

Various separate company Pennsylvania corporate net income tax returns

   2008 - March 20122010-2013  

Various separate companyBGE Maryland corporate net income tax returns

   2005 - March 20122011-2013

Various Exelon Maryland corporate net income tax returns

2012-2013

Various Constellation (Non-BGE) Maryland corporate net income tax returns

2011-2013  

 

336Other Tax Matters


Like-Kind Exchange

Exelon, through its ComEd subsidiary, took a position on its 1999 income tax return to defer approximately $1.2 billion of tax gain on the sale of ComEd’s fossil generating assets. The gain was

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Other Tax Matters

Involuntary Conversion, Like-Kind Exchange and Competitive Transition Charges

1999 Sale of Fossil Generating Assets (Exelon and ComEd). Exelon, through its ComEd subsidiary, took two positions on its 1999 income tax return to defer approximately $2.8 billion of tax gain on the sale of ComEd’s fossil generating assets. Exelon deferred approximately $1.6 billion of the gain under the involuntary conversion provisions of the IRC. Exelon believed that it was economically compelled to dispose of ComEd’s fossil generating plants as a result of the Illinois Act and that the proceeds from the sale of the fossil plants were properly reinvested in qualifying replacement property such that the gain could be deferred over the lives of the replacement property under the involuntary conversion provisions. The remaining approximately $1.2 billion of the gain was deferred by reinvesting a portion of the proceeds from the sale in qualifying replacement property under the like-kind exchange provisions of the IRC. The like-kind exchange replacement property purchased by Exelon included interests in three municipal-owned electric generation facilities which were properly leased back to the municipalities. The IRS disagreed with both positionsthis position and asserted that the entire gain of approximately $2.8$1.2 billion was taxable in 1999.

 

Competitive Transition Charges (Exelon, ComEd, and PECO). Exelon contended that the Illinois Act and the Competition Act resulted in the taking of certain of ComEd’s and PECO’s assets used in their respective businesses of providing electricity services in their defined service areas. Exelon filed refund claims with the IRS taking the position that CTCs collected during ComEd’s and PECO’s transition periods represent compensation for that taking and, accordingly, were excludible from taxable income as proceeds from an involuntary conversion. The tax basis of property acquired with the funds provided by the CTCs would be reduced such that the benefits of the position are temporary in nature. The IRS disallowed the refund claims for the 1999-2001 tax years.

Status of Involuntary Conversion and CTC Positions. In the second quarter of 2010, the IRS offered to settle the disagreement over the involuntary conversion and CTC positions. Exelon concluded, based on that offer, that it had sufficient new information that a remeasurement of the involuntary conversion and CTC positions was required in accordance with applicable accounting standards. As a result of the required remeasurement, Exelon recorded $65 million (after-tax) of interest expense, of which $36 million (after-tax) and $22 million (after-tax) were recorded at ComEd and PECO, respectively. ComEd also recorded a current tax expense of $70 million offset with a tax benefit recorded at Generation of $70 million. In the third quarter of 2010, Exelon and the IRS reached a nonbinding, preliminary agreement to settle Exelon’s involuntary conversion on terms consistent with the settlement offer received in the second quarter. As a result of the preliminary agreement, Exelon and ComEd eliminated any liability for unrecognized tax benefits and established a current tax payable to the IRS. In November 2012, the IRS and Exelon finalized and executed definitive agreements to resolve Exelon’s involuntary conversion and CTC positions. Exelon paid $302 million in late 2010 in advance of the final settlement and the assessment.

Status of Like-Kind Exchange Position.Exelon has been unable to reach agreement with the IRS regarding the dispute over the like kind exchange position.

The IRS has asserted that the Exelon purchase and leaseback transaction is substantially similar to a leasing transaction, known as a SILO, which the IRS does not respect as the acquisition of an ownership interest in property. A SILO is a “listed transaction” that the IRS has identified as a potentially abusive tax shelter under guidance issued in 2005. Accordingly, the IRS has asserted that the sale of the fossil plants followed by the purchase and leaseback of the municipal owned generation

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

facilities does not qualify as a like-kind exchange and the gain on the sale is fully subject to tax. The IRS has also asserted a penalty of approximately $86$90 million for a substantial understatement of tax.

 

Exelon disagrees with the IRS and continues to believe that its like-kind exchange transaction is not the same as or substantially similar to a SILO. Exelon expects to initiate litigation in 2013 to contest the IRS’s disallowance of the like-kind exchange position. Although Exelon has been and remains willing to settle the disagreement on terms commensurate with the hazards of litigation, as of December 31, 2012, Exelon does not believe a settlement is possible. Because Exelon believed, as of December 31, 2012, that it was more-likely-than-not that Exelon would prevail in litigation, Exelon and ComEd had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits with respect to the like kindlike-kind exchange position.

 

On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and reached a decision for the government in Consolidated Edison v. United States. The Court disallowed Consolidated Edison’s deductions stemming from its participation in a LILO transaction that the IRS also has characterized as a tax shelter.

 

In accordance with applicable accounting standards, Exelon is required to assess whether it is more-likely-than-not that it will prevail in litigation. Exelon continues to believe that its transaction is not a SILO and that it has a strong case on the merits. However, in light of the Consolidated Edison decision and Exelon’s current determination that settlement is unlikely, Exelon has concluded that subsequent to December 31, 2012, it is no longer meets the more-likely-than-not standard.that its position will be sustained. As a result, Exelon expects to record in the first quarter of 2013, Exelon recorded a non-cash charge to earnings of approximately $270$265 million, which represents the full amount of interest expense (after-tax) and incremental state income tax expense for periods through March 31, 2013 that would be payable in the event that Exelon is unsuccessful in litigation. Of this amount, approximately $185$170 million will bewas recorded at ComEd. Exelon intends to hold ComEd harmless from any unfavorable impacts of the after-tax interest amounts on ComEd’s equity. As such, ComEd recorded on its consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013, a $172 million receivable and the balance atnon-cash equity contributions from Exelon. Exelon and ComEd will continue to accrue interest on the unpaid tax liabilities related to the uncertain tax position, and the charges arising from future interest accruals are not expected to be material to the annual operating earnings of Exelon or ComEd. Further, Exelon intends to hold ComEd harmless from any unfavorable impacts of the after-tax interest amounts on ComEd’s equity. As a result of this hold harmless agreement,In addition, ComEd will continue to record on its consolidated balance sheet non-cash equity contributions from Exelon in the amount of the net after-tax interest charges attributable to ComEd in connection with the like-kind exchange position. The IRS also continues to assert an $86 million penalty for a substantial understatement of tax with respect to the like-kind exchange position. Exelon continues to believe that it is unlikely that the penaltyIRS’s assertion of penalties will ultimately be sustained and therefore no liability for the penalty has been recorded.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

This determinationOn September 30, 2013, the IRS issued a notice of deficiency to Exelon for accounting purposes does not alter Exelon’s intentthe like-kind exchange position. Exelon filed a petition on December 13, 2013 to aggressively litigate the issue through appeals, if necessary, which could take three to five years. Exelon currently expects to initiate the litigation in the United States Tax Court. Exelon was not required to remit any part of the asserted tax or penalty in order to litigate the issue. The litigation could take three to five years including appeals, if necessary. Decisions in the Tax Court whose decisions are not controlled by the Federal Circuit’s decision in Consolidated Edison.

 

As of March 31, 2013, inIn the event of a fully successful IRS challenge to Exelon’s like-kind exchange position, the potential tax and after-tax interest, exclusive of penalties, that could become currently payable as of December 31, 2014 may be as much as $860$810 million, of which approximately $320$310 million would be attributable to ComEd after consideration of Exelon’s agreement to hold ComEd harmless, and the balance at Exelon. Litigation could take several years such that the estimated cash and interest impacts would likely changewill increase by a material amount.

 

338In the first quarter of 2014, Exelon entered into an agreement to terminate its investment in one of the three municipal-owned electric generation properties in exchange for a net early termination amount of $335 million. The termination resulted in a 2014 tax payment of approximately $285 million by Exelon, including approximately $155 million by ComEd representing the remaining gain deferred pursuant to the like-kind exchange transaction. In the event of a fully successful IRS challenge to Exelon’s like-kind exchange position, Exelon will be required to pay the full amount of tax and after-tax interest discussed in the preceding paragraph but will ultimately be entitled to a refund of the 2014 tax payment. See Note 8—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets for further details.


Accounting for Generation Repairs (Exelon and Generation)

On April 30, 2013, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2013-24 providing guidance for determining the appropriate tax treatment of costs incurred to repair electric generation assets. Generation will change its method of accounting for deducting repairs in accordance with this guidance beginning with its 2014 tax year. Generation has calculated that adoption of the new method will result in a cash tax detriment of approximately $120 million.

Accounting for Electric Transmission and Distribution Property Repairs (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

On August 19, 2011, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2011-43 providing a safe harbor method of tax accounting for repair costs associated with electric transmission and distribution property. ComEd and PECO adopted the safe harbor in the Revenue Procedure for the 2011 and 2010 tax years, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the adoption of the safe harbor resulted in a $35 million reduction to income tax expense at PECO, while Generation incurred additional income tax expense in the amount of $28 million due to a decrease in its domestic production activities deduction, which was reflected in the effective income tax rate reconciliation in 2011 in the plant basis differences and domestic production activities deduction lines, respectively. For Exelon, the adoption had a minimal effect on consolidated earnings. In addition, the adoption of the safe harbor resulted in a cash tax benefit at Exelon, ComEd and PECO in the amount of approximately $300 million, $250 million, and $95 million, respectively, partially offset by a cash tax detriment at Generation in the amount of $28 million related to a decreased domestic production activities deduction.

BGE adopted the safe harbor for the short period 2012 pre-merger tax year. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the adoption of the safe harbor resulted in a cash tax benefit at BGE in the amount of $27 million.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for discussion of the regulatory treatment prescribed in the 2010 electric distribution rate case settlement for PECO’s cash tax benefit resulting from the application of the method change to years prior to 2010.

 

Accounting for GenerationGas Distribution Property Repairs (Exelon, PECO and Generation)BGE).

 

In 2009, Exelon received approval fromSeptember 2012, PECO filed an application with the IRS to change its method of accounting for repair costs associated with Generation’s power plants. Althoughgas distribution repairs for the IRS granted2011 tax year. The change to the newly adopted method for the 2011 tax year and 2012 resulted in a tax benefit of $26 million at Exelon, approvalof which $29 million in tax benefit is recorded at PECO, partially offset by an expense recorded at Generation to changereflect a reduction in its domestic production activities deduction. BGE changed its method of accounting for gas distribution repairs for the approval did not affirm the methodology used to calculate the deduction. In the second quarter of 2010, Exelon was informed that the IRS intended to issue broad industry guidance with respect to electric generation power plants. In anticipation of the issuance of this guidance, the IRS provided notice to Exelon in the third quarter of 2012 that it intended to apply the principles of Large Business & Industry Directive No. 4-0312-004, thereby deferring auditing Generation’s repair deductions until after issuance of the industry guidance and after Exelon has had an opportunity to change its accounting method to conform to that new guidance. As a result, in the third quarter of 2012, Exelon reduced its unrecognized2008 tax benefits by approximately $107 million with an offsetting increase to its deferred tax liabilities and no net impact on results of operations.

year. The IRS is expected to issue industry guidance during 2013.in the near future. Exelon, PECO and GenerationBGE will then determine the financial statement impacts of the generationgas distribution repair costs accounting method change.changes after guidance is issued.

 

2011 Illinois State Tax Rate LegislationAccounting for Final Tangible Property Regulations (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO, and ComEd)BGE)

 

On September 19, 2013, the Treasury Department and the IRS published final regulations regarding the tax treatment of costs incurred to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property. The Taxpayer AccountabilityRegistrants have assessed the financial impact of this guidance and Budget Stabilization Act, (SB 2505), enacted into lawdo not expect it to have a material impact. Any changes in Illinois on January 13, 2011, increases the corporate tax rate in Illinois from 7.3%method of accounting required to 9.5% for tax years 2011 – 2014, provides for a reduction in the rate from 9.5% to 7.75% for tax years 2015 – 2024 and further reduces the rate from 7.75% to 7.3% for tax years 2025 and thereafter. Pursuantconform to the rate change, Exelon reevaluated its deferred state income taxes duringfinal regulations will be made for the first quarter of 2011. Illinois’ corporate income tax rate changes resulted in a charge to state deferred taxes (net of Federal taxes) during the first quarter of 2011 of $7 million, $11 million and $4 million for Exelon, Generation and ComEd, respectively. Exelon’s and ComEd’s charge is net of a regulatory asset of $15 million.

In 2011, the income tax rate change increased Exelon’s Illinois income tax provision (net of Federal taxes) by approximately $7 million, of which $12 million and $5 million of additional tax relates to Exelon Corporate and Generation, respectively, and a $10 million benefit for ComEd. The 2011 tax benefit at ComEd reflects the impact of a 2011 tax net operating loss generated primarily by the bonus depreciation deduction allowed under the Tax Relief Act of 2010 and the electric transmission and distribution property repairs deduction discussed below.Registrant’s 2014 taxable year.

 

Long-Term State Tax Apportionment (Exelon and Generation)

 

Exelon and Generation periodically review events that may significantly impact how income is apportioned among the states and, therefore, the calculation of Exelon’s and Generation’s deferred state income taxes. In 2010, the Registrants performed a review of the long-term state tax rates and noted no significant events that would materially impact state apportionment. As such, there was no update to the long-term state apportionment rates in 2010. In 2011 as a result of the 2011 Illinois State Tax Rate Legislation discussed above, Exelon and Generation re-evaluated their long-term state tax apportionment for Illinois and all other states where they have state income tax obligations. The effect of revising the long-term state tax apportionment resulted in the recording of a deferred state tax expense during the first quarter of 2011 of $22 million and $11 million (net of Federal taxes) for Exelon and Generation, respectively. The long-term state tax apportionment also was revised in the fourth quarter of 2011 pursuant to long-term state tax apportionment policy, resulting in recording an additional deferred state tax expense of $1 million and a deferred state tax benefit of $8 million (net of Federal taxes) for Exelon and Generation, respectively.

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As a result of the merger with Constellation, Exelon and Generation reevaluatedre-evaluated their long-term state tax apportionment in the first quarter of 2012 for all states where they have state income tax obligations, which include Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania, as well as other states.2012. The total effect of revising the long-term state tax apportionment resulted in the recording of a deferred state tax asset of $72 million (net of Federal taxes) for Exelon. Of this, a benefit in the amount of $116 million and $14 million (net of Federal taxes) was recorded for Exelon and Generation, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Further, Exelon and Generation recorded deferred state tax liabilities of $44 million and $14 million (net of Federal taxes), respectively, as part of purchase accounting during the three months ended March 31, 2012. The long-term state tax apportionment also was updated in the fourth quarter of 2012, resulting in the recording of a deferred state tax benefit of $3 million (net of Federal taxes) for Exelon, and a deferred state tax expense of $7 million (net of Federal taxes) for Generation. There was no change to the long-term state tax apportionment for BGE, ComEd and PECO.

 

Accounting for Electric Transmission and Distribution Property Repairs (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

On August 19, 2011, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2011-43 providing a safe harbor method ofThe long-term state tax accounting for repair costs associated with electric transmission and distribution property. ComEd and PECO adopted the safe harborapportionment was revised in the Revenue Procedure for the 2011 and 2010fourth quarter of 2014 pursuant to Exelon’s long-term state tax years, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the adoption of the safe harbor resulted in a $35 million reduction to income tax expense at PECO, while Generation incurred additional income tax expenseapportionment policy, resulting in the amountrecording of a deferred state tax benefit for Exelon and Generation of $28 million due to a decrease(net of Federal taxes) and $40 million (net of Federal taxes), respectively. The amounts recorded for 2013 in its manufacturer’s deduction, which are reflected in the effective income tax rate reconciliation above in the plant basis differences and domestic production activities deduction lines, respectively. For Exelon, the adoption had a minimal effect on consolidated earnings. In addition, the adoption of the safe harbor resulted in a cash tax benefit at Exelon, ComEd and PECO in the amount of approximately $300 million, $250 million, $95 million respectively, partially offset by a cash tax detriment at Generation in the amount of $28 million related to a decreased domestic production activities deduction.

BGE adopted the safe harbor for the short period 2012 pre-merger tax year. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the adoption of the safe harbor resulted in a cash tax benefit at BGE in the amount of $27 million.

See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for discussion of the regulatory treatment prescribed in the 2010 electric distribution rate case settlement for PECO’s cash tax benefit resulting from the application of the method change to years prior to 2010.

Accounting for Gas Distribution Property Repairs (Exelon, PECO and BGE).

In September 2012, PECO filed an applicationaccordance with the IRS to change its method of accounting for gas distribution repairs for the 2011 tax year. The change to the newly adopted method for the 2011 tax year and 2012 resulted in a tax benefit of $26 million at Exelon, of which $29 million in tax benefit is recorded at PECO, partially offset by an expense recorded at Generation to reflect a reduction in its domestic production activities deduction. BGE changed its method of accounting for gas distribution repairs for the 2008 tax year. The IRS is expected to issue industry guidance during 2013. Exelon, PECO and BGE will then determine the financial statement impacts of the gas distribution repair costs accounting method changes.

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policy were immaterial.

 

Allocation of Tax Benefits (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation, ComEd, PECO and PECOBGE are all party to an agreement with Exelon and other subsidiaries of Exelon that provides for the allocation of consolidated tax liabilities and benefits (Tax Sharing Agreement). The Tax Sharing Agreement provides that each party is allocated an amount of tax similar to that which would be owed had the party been separately subject to tax. In addition, any

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net benefit attributable to Exelon is reallocated to the other Registrants. That allocation is treated as a contribution to the capital of the party receiving the benefit. During 2014, Generation and PECO recorded an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement of $55 million and $25 million, respectively. ComEd and BGE did not record an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement as a result of tax net operating losses.

During 2013, Generation and PECO recorded an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement of $26 million and $27 million, respectively. During 2013, ComEd and BGE did not record an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement as a result of ComEd’s and BGE’s tax net operating loss generated primarily by the bonus depreciation deduction allowed under the Tax Relief Act of 2010.

During 2012, Generation and PECO recorded an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement of $48 million and $9 million, respectively. During 2012, ComEd and BGE did not record an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement as a result of ComEd’s 2012and BGE’s tax net operating loss generated primarily by the bonus depreciation deduction allowed under the Tax Relief Act of 2010. During 2011, Generation and PECO recorded an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement of $30 million and $18 million, respectively. During 2011, ComEd did not record an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement as a result of ComEd’s 2011 tax net operating loss generated primarily by the bonus depreciation deduction allowed under the Tax Relief Act of 2010 and the electric transmission and distribution property repairs deduction discussed above. During 2010, Generation, ComEd and PECO recorded an allocation of Federal tax benefits from Exelon under the Tax Sharing Agreement of $60 million, $2 million and $43 million, respectively.

 

ComEd received a non-cash contribution to equity from Exelon in 2012 and 2011 of $11 million, and $11 million, respectively, related to tax benefits associated with capital projects constructed by ComEd on behalf of Exelon and Generation.

 

13.15. Asset Retirement Obligations (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Nuclear Decommissioning Asset Retirement Obligations

 

Generation has a legal obligation to decommission its nuclear power plants following the expiration of their operating licenses. To estimate its decommissioning obligation related to its nuclear generating stations for financial accounting and reporting purposes, Generation uses a probability-weighted, discounted cash flow model which, on a unit-by-unit basis, considers multiple outcome scenarios that include significant estimates and assumptions, and are based on decommissioning cost studies, cost escalation rates, probabilistic cash flow models and discount rates. Generation generally updates its ARO annually during the third quarter, unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates, based on its review of updated cost studies and its annual evaluation of cost escalation factors and probabilities assigned to various scenarios.

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The following table provides a rollforward of the nuclear decommissioning ARO reflected on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, from January 1, 20112013 to December 31, 2012:2014:

 

  Exelon and
Generation
   Exelon and
Generation
 

Nuclear decommissioning ARO at January 1, 2011

  $3,276 

Nuclear decommissioning ARO at January 1, 2013

  $4,741  

Accretion expense

   259  

Net decrease due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows

   (140

Costs incurred to decommission retired plants

   (5
  

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning ARO at December 31, 2013(a)

   4,855  

Consolidation of CENG(b)

   1,760  

Accretion expense

   209    334  

Net increase due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows

   198    19  

Costs incurred to decommission retired plants

   (3   (7
  

 

   

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning ARO at December 31, 2011(a)

   3,680 

Accretion expense

   231 

Net increase due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows

   833 

Costs incurred to decommission retired plants

   (3

Nuclear decommissioning ARO at December 31, 2014(a)

  $6,961  
  

 

   

 

 

Nuclear decommissioning ARO at December 31, 2012(a)

  $4,741 
  

 

 

 

(a)Includes $10$8 million and $5$9 million as the current portion of the ARO at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively, which is included in otherOther current liabilities on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)Represents the fair value of the CENG ARO liability as of April 1, 2014, the date of consolidation. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information.

 

During 2012,2014, Generation’s ARO increased by $1,061 million.approximately $2.1 billion. The increase is largely driven by the recording of an ARO on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, including subsequent purchase accounting adjustments, upon consolidation of CENG (see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC ). The change in the ARO was also driven by an increase for accretion of the obligation and an increase in the estimated costs to decommission Byron, Braidwood, and LaSalle nuclear units resulting from the completion of updated decommissioning costs studies received during 2014 as part of the annual assessment. These increases in the ARO were partially offset by decreases in the ARO due to a reduction in estimated escalation rates, primarily for labor and energy costs. The increase in the ARO due to the changes in, and timing of, estimated cash flows was offset within Property, plant and equipment on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, aside from an approximate $16 million credit to income, which is included in Operating and maintenance expense within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

During 2013, Generation’s ARO increased by approximately $114 million. The increase is largely driven by an increase in the following four factors: i)estimated costs to decommission the Limerick and Three Mile Island nuclear units resulting from the completion of updated decommissioning costs studies received during 2013 and an increase for accretion of the obligation. These increases in the ARO were offset by decreases to the ARO due to changes in long-term escalation rates, primarily for labor and energy costs, as well as changes in the timing of the future nominal cash flows resulting from an assumed five year deferral to 2025 of the acceptance date of spent nuclear fuel by the DOE coupled with the fact that; ii)that cash flows affected by this change in timing are re-measured and discounted at current credit adjusted risk free rates (CARFRs), which have dramatically decreased given the current low interest rate environment; iii) an increase in the estimated costs to decommission the Quad Cities, Dresden and Clinton nuclear units resultingincreased from the completion of updated decommissioning costs studies received during 2012; and iv) accretion of the obligation.prior year. The increasedecrease in the ARO due to the changes in, and timing of, estimated cash flows resultedwas entirely offset by decreases in $10 million of expense, which is included inProperty, plant and equipment within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.Balance Sheets.

During 2011, Generation recorded a net increase in the ARO of $404 million primarily due to increases for accretion and an increase in the estimated costs to decommission the Oyster Creek and Zion nuclear units resulting from the completion of updated decommissioning cost studies received in 2011 and an increase in the expected long-term escalation rates for energy, partially offset by decreases in long-term escalation rates for labor and other costs as compared to prior study periods. The increase in the Zion nuclear unit ARO resulted in $28 million of expense, which is included in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, as the Zion nuclear unit is retired, and as such, is unable to record increases to the ARO through an ARC. Additionally, the Zion nuclear unit is not subject to a regulatory agreement that would provide for offset of the expense.

Zion Station Decommissioning

On September 1, 2010, Generation completed an Asset Sale Agreement (ASA) with EnergySolutions Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, EnergySolutions, LLC (EnergySolutions) and ZionSolutions under which ZionSolutions has assumed responsibility for decommissioning Zion Station, which is located in Zion, Illinois and ceased operation in 1998. Specifically, Generation transferred to ZionSolutions substantially all of the assets (other than land) associated with Zion Station, including assets held in related NDT funds. In consideration for Generation’s transfer of those

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assets, ZionSolutions assumed decommissioning and other liabilities associated with Zion Station. Pursuant to the ASA, ZionSolutions can periodically request reimbursement from the Zion Station-related NDT funds for costs incurred related to the decommissioning efforts at Zion Station. On January 7, 2013, EnergySolutions announced that it had entered a definitive acquisition agreement to be acquired by another company. Generation has reviewed the acquisition as it relates to the ASA to decommission Zion Station. Based on that review, Generation determined that the acquisition will not adversely impact decommissioning activities under the ASA.

On July 14, 2011, three people filed a purported class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois naming ZionSolutions and Bank of New York Mellon as defendants and seeking, among other things, an accounting for use of NDT funds, an injunction against the use of NDT funds, the appointment of a trustee for the NDT funds, and the return of NDT funds to customers of ComEd to the extent legally entitled thereto. If the plaintiffs prevail on the merits of their claims, some or all of the NDT funds may no longer be available to ZionSolutions for decommissioning Zion Station, in which case, the contractual arrangement would require ZionSolutions to utilize a line of credit to complete the decommissioning. In addition, the appointment of a NDT fund trustee in this matter could impact Generation’s future decommissioning activities at other stations by setting a precedent for the appointment of trustees for NDT funds. On July 20, 2012, ZionSolutions and Bank of New York Mellon filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint for failing to state a claim. The matter is currently under review by the court.

ZionSolutions is subject to certain restrictions on its ability to request reimbursements from the Zion Station NDT funds as defined within the ASA. Therefore, the transfer of the Zion Station assets did not qualify for asset sale accounting treatment and, as a result, the related NDT funds were reclassified to pledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning within Generation and Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and will continue to be measured in the same manner as prior to the completion of the transaction. Additionally, the transferred ARO for decommissioning was replaced with a payable to ZionSolutions in Generation and Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the value of the Zion Station NDT assets, net of applicable taxes, will be recorded as a change in the payable to ZionSolutions. At no point will the payable to ZionSolutions exceed the project budget of the costs remaining to decommission Zion Station. Any Zion Station NDT funds remaining after the completion of all decommissioning activities will be returned to ComEd customers. Generation has retained its obligation to transfer the SNF at Zion Station to the DOE for ultimate disposal and has a liability of approximately $79 million and $65 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which is included within the nuclear decommissioning ARO. Generation also has retained NDT assets to fund its obligation to maintain and transfer the SNF at Zion Station. The following table provides the pledged assets and payable to ZionSolutions, and withdrawals by ZionSolutions at December 31, 2012 and 2011:

   Exelon and Generation 
         2012               2011       

Carrying value of Zion Station pledged assets

  $614   $734 

Payable to Zion Solutions(a)

   564    691 

Current portion of payable to Zion Solutions(b)

   132    128 

Withdrawals by Zion Solutions to pay decommissioning costs

   192    143 

(a)Excludes a liability recorded within Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the tax obligation on the unrealized activity associated with the Zion Station NDT Funds. The NDT Funds will be utilized to satisfy the tax obligations as gains and losses are realized.
(b)Included in other current liabilities within Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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ZionSolutions leased the land associated with Zion Station from Generation pursuant to a Lease Agreement. Under the Lease Agreement, ZionSolutions has committed to complete the required decommissioning work according to an established schedule and will construct a dry cask storage facility on the land for the SNF currently held in SNF pools at Zion Station. Rent payable under the Lease Agreement is $1.00 per year, although the Lease Agreement requires ZionSolutions to pay property taxes associated with Zion Station and penalty rents may accrue if there are unexcused delays in the progress of decommissioning work at Zion Station or the construction of the dry cask SNF storage facility. To reduce the risk of default by EnergySolutions or ZionSolutions, EnergySolutions provided a $200 million letter of credit to be used to fund decommissioning costs in the event the NDT assets are insufficient. EnergySolutions has also provided a performance guarantee and entered into other agreements that will provide rights and remedies for Generation and the NRC in the case of other specified events of default, including a special purpose easement for disposal capacity at the EnergySolutions site in Clive, Utah, for all LLRW volume of Zion Station.

 

Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund Investments

 

NDT funds have been established for each generating station unit to satisfy Generation’s nuclear decommissioning obligations. Generally, NDT funds established for a particular unit may not be used to fund the decommissioning obligations of any other unit.

 

The NDT funds associated with the former ComEd, former PECO and former AmerGenGeneration’s nuclear units have been funded with amounts collected from ComEd customers, PECO customers and the previous owners of the former AmerGen plants, respectively. Based on an ICC order, ComEd ceased collecting amounts from its customersand their respective utility customers. PECO is authorized to pay for decommissioning costs. PECO currently collectscollect funds, in revenues, for decommissioning the former PECO nuclear plants through regulated rates, and these collections are expected to continuescheduled through the operating lives of the former PECO plants. The amounts collected from PECO customers are remitted to Generation and deposited into the NDT funds.funds for the unit for which funds are collected. Every five years, PECO files a rate adjustment with the PaPUCPAPUC that reflects PECO’s calculations of the estimated amount needed to decommission each of the former PECO units based on updated fund balances and estimated decommissioning costs. The rate adjustment is used to determine the amount collectible from PECO customers. The most recent rate adjustment occurred on January 1, 2013, and the effective rates currently yield annual collections of approximately $24 million. The next five-year adjustment is expected to be reflected in rates charged to PECO customers effective January 1, 2018. With respect toAside from the former AmerGenPECO units, Generation does not currently collect any amounts, nor is there any mechanism by which Generation can seek to collect additional amounts, from utility customers. Apart from the contributions made to the NDT funds from amounts previously collected from ComEd and currently collected from PECO customers, Generation has not made contributions to the NDT funds.

 

Any shortfall of funds necessary for decommissioning, determined for each generating station unit, is ultimately required to be funded by Generation. Generation, with the exception of a shortfall for the current decommissioning activities at Zion Station, where certain decommissioning activities have been transferred to a third-party (see Zion Station Decommissioning below) and the CENG units, where any shortfall is required to be funded by both Generation and EDF. Generation, through PECO, has recourse to collect additional amounts from PECO customers related to a shortfall of NDT funds for the former PECO units, subject to certain limitations and thresholds, as prescribed by an order from the PAPUC. Generally, PECO, and likewise Generation will not be allowed to collect amounts associated with the first $50 million of any shortfall of trust funds, compared to decommissioning costs, as well as 5% of any additional shortfalls, on an aggregate basis for all former PECO units, compared to decommissioning obligations, as well as 5% of any additional shortfalls. Thisunits. The initial $50 million and up to 5% of any additional shortfalls, would be borne by Generation. No recourse exists to collect additional amounts from ComEd customers for the former ComEd units or from the previous ownersany of the former AmerGenGeneration’s other nuclear units. With respect to the former ComEd and PECO units, any funds remaining in the NDTs after all decommissioning has been completed are required to be refunded to ComEd’s or PECO’s customers, subject to certain limitations that allow sharing of excess funds with Generation related to the former PECO units. With respect to Generation’s other nuclear units, Generation retains any funds remaining after decommissioning. However, in connection with CENG’s acquisition of the Nine Mile Point and Ginna plants and settlements with certain regulatory agencies, CENG is subject to certain conditions pertaining to nuclear decommissioning trust funds that, if met, could possibly result in obligations to make payments to certain third parties (clawbacks). For Nine Mile Point and Ginna, the clawback provisions are triggered only in the event that the required decommissioning activities are discontinued or not started or completed in a timely manner. In the event that the clawback provisions are triggered for Nine Mile Point, then, depending upon the triggering event, an amount equal to 50% of the total amount withdrawn from the funds for non-decommissioning activities or 50% of any excess funds in the trust funds above the amounts required for decommissioning (including spent fuel management and decommissioning) is to be paid to the Nine Mile Point sellers. In the event that the clawback provisions

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that allow sharingare triggered for Ginna, then an amount equal to any estimated cost savings realized by not completing any of excess funds with Generation relatedthe required decommissioning activities is to be paid to the former PECO units. With respectGinna sellers. Generation expects to the former AmerGen units, Generation retains any funds remaining in the NDTs after decommissioning.comply with applicable regulations and timely commence and complete all required decommissioning activities.

 

At December 31, 2012,2014, and 2011,2013, Exelon and Generation had NDT fund investments totaling $7,248$10,537 million and $6,507$8,071 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2014, approximately 52% of the funds were invested in equity securities and 48% were invested in fixed income securities. At December 31, 2013, approximately 48% of the funds were invested in equity securities and 52% were invested in fixed income securities. During 2012, the NDT fixed income portfolio completed its transition from solely core fixed income investments to a blend of Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS), investment-grade corporate credit and middle market lending. There was no change in the equity investment strategy. At December 31, 2012, approximately 47%

The following table provides unrealized gains on NDT funds for 2014, 2013 and 2012:

   Exelon and Generation 
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
     2014       2013       2012   

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds—Regulatory Agreement Units (a)

  $180    $406    $386  

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds—Non-Regulatory Agreement Units (b)(c)

   134     146     105  

(a)Net unrealized gains related to Generation’s NDT funds associated with Regulatory Agreement Units are included in Regulatory liabilities on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Noncurrent payables to affiliates on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)Excludes $29 million, $7 million and $73 million of net unrealized gains related to the Zion Station pledged assets in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net unrealized gains related to Zion Station pledged assets are included in the Payable for Zion Station decommissioning on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(c)Net unrealized gains related to Generation’s NDT funds with Non-Regulatory Agreement Units are included within Other, net in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Interest and dividends on NDT fund investments are recognized when earned and are included in Other, net in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Interest and dividends earned on the funds were investedNDT fund investments for the Regulatory Agreement Units are eliminated within Other, net in equity securitiesExelon’s and 53% were invested in fixed income securities. At December 31, 2011, approximately 48%Generation’s Consolidated Statement of the funds were invested in equity securitiesOperations and 52% were invested in fixed income securities.Comprehensive Income.

 

Accounting Implications of the Regulatory Agreements with ComEd and PECO. Based on the regulatory agreement with the ICC that dictates Generation’s obligations related to the shortfall or excess of NDT funds necessary for decommissioning the former ComEd units on a unit-by-unit basis, as long as funds held in the NDT funds are expected to exceed the total estimated decommissioning obligation, decommissioning-related activities, including realized and unrealized gains and losses on the NDT funds and accretion of the decommissioning obligation, are generally offset within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The offset of decommissioning-related activities within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income results in an equal adjustment to the noncurrent payables to affiliates at Generation and an adjustment to the regulatory liabilities at Exelon. Likewise, ComEd has recorded an equal noncurrent affiliate receivable from Generation and corresponding regulatory liability. Should the expected value of the NDT fund for

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any former ComEd unit fall below the amount of the expected decommissioning obligation for that unit, the accounting to offset decommissioning-related activities in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for that unit would be discontinued, the decommissioning-related activities would be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and the adverse impact to Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and financial position could be material. As of December 31, 2014, the NDT funds of each of the former ComEd units, except for Zion (see Zion Station Decommissioning below), are expected to exceed the related decommissioning obligation for each of the units. For the purposes of making this determination, the decommissioning obligation referred to is different, as described below, from the calculation used in the NRC minimum funding obligation filings based on NRC guidelines.

Based on the regulatory agreement supported by the PAPUC that dictates Generation’s rights and obligations related to the shortfall or excess of trust funds necessary for decommissioning the former PECO units, regardless of whether the funds held in the NDT funds are expected to exceed or fall short of the total estimated decommissioning obligation, decommissioning-related activities are generally offset within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The offset of decommissioning-related activities within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income results in an equal adjustment to the noncurrent payables to affiliates at Generation and an adjustment to the regulatory liabilities at Exelon. Likewise, PECO has recorded an equal noncurrent affiliate receivable from Generation and a corresponding regulatory liability. Any changes to the PECO regulatory agreements could impact Exelon’s and Generation’s ability to offset decommissioning-related activities within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income, and the impact to Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and financial position could be material.

The decommissioning-related activities related to the Non-Regulatory Agreement Units are reflected in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Refer to Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 25—Related Party Transactions for information regarding regulatory liabilities at ComEd and PECO and intercompany balances between Generation, ComEd and PECO reflecting the obligation to refund to customers any decommissioning-related assets in excess of the related decommissioning obligations.

Zion Station Decommissioning

On September 1, 2010, Generation completed an Asset Sale Agreement (ASA) with EnergySolutions Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, EnergySolutions, LLC (EnergySolutions) and ZionSolutions under which ZionSolutions has assumed responsibility for decommissioning Zion Station, which is located in Zion, Illinois and ceased operation in 1998. Specifically, Generation transferred to ZionSolutions substantially all of the assets (other than land) associated with Zion Station, including assets held in related NDT funds. In consideration for Generation’s transfer of those assets, ZionSolutions assumed decommissioning and other liabilities, excluding the obligation to dispose of SNF and decommission the SNF dry storage facility, associated with Zion Station. Pursuant to the ASA, ZionSolutions will periodically request reimbursement from the Zion Station-related NDT funds for costs incurred related to its decommissioning efforts at Zion Station. During 2013, EnergySolutions entered a definitive acquisition agreement and was acquired by another Company. Generation reviewed the acquisition as it relates to the ASA to decommission Zion Station. Based on that review, Generation determined that the acquisition will not adversely impact decommissioning activities under the ASA.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

ZionSolutions is subject to certain restrictions on its ability to request reimbursements from the Zion Station NDT funds as defined within the ASA. Therefore, the transfer of the Zion Station assets did not qualify for asset sale accounting treatment and, as a result, the related NDT funds were reclassified toPledged assets for Zion Station decommissioning within Generation’s and Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and will continue to be measured in the same manner as prior to the completion of the transaction. Additionally, the transferred ARO for decommissioning was replaced with a Payable for Zion Station decommissioning in Generation’s and Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the value of the Zion Station NDT assets, net of applicable taxes, will be recorded as a change in the Payable to ZionSolutions. At no point will the payable to ZionSolutions exceed the project budget of the costs remaining to decommission Zion Station. Generation has retained its obligation for the SNF. Following ZionSolutions’ completion of its contractual obligations and transfer of the NRC license to Generation, Generation will store the SNF at Zion Station until it is transferred to the DOE for ultimate disposal, and will complete all remaining decommissioning activities associated with the SNF dry storage facility. Generation has a liability of approximately $86 million, which is included within the nuclear decommissioning ARO at December 31, 2014. Generation also has retained NDT assets to fund its obligation to maintain the SNF at Zion Station until transfer to the DOE and to complete all remaining decommissioning activities for the SNF storage facility. Any shortage of funds necessary to maintain the SNF and decommission the SNF storage facility is ultimately required to be funded by Generation. Any Zion Station NDT funds remaining after the completion of all decommissioning activities will be returned to ComEd customers in accordance with the applicable orders. The following table provides the pledged assets and payables to ZionSolutions, and withdrawals by ZionSolutions at December 31, 2014 and 2013:

   Exelon and Generation 
         2014               2013       

Carrying value of Zion Station pledged assets

  $319    $458  

Payable to Zion Solutions (a)

   292     414  

Current portion of payable to Zion Solutions (b)

   137     109  

Cumulative withdrawals by Zion Solutions to pay decommissioning costs

   666     498  

(a)Excludes a liability recorded within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the tax obligation on the unrealized activity associated with the Zion Station NDT Funds. The NDT Funds will be utilized to satisfy the tax obligations as gains and losses are realized.
(b)Included in Other current liabilities within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ZionSolutions leased the land associated with Zion Station from Generation pursuant to a Lease Agreement. Under the Lease Agreement, ZionSolutions has committed to complete the required decommissioning work according to an established schedule and constructed a dry cask storage facility on the land and has loaded the SNF from the SNF pools onto the dry cask storage facility at Zion Station. Rent payable under the Lease Agreement is $1.00 per year, although the Lease Agreement requires ZionSolutions to pay property taxes associated with Zion Station and penalty rents may accrue if there are unexcused delays in the progress of decommissioning work at Zion Station or the construction of the dry cask SNF storage facility. To reduce the risk of default by ZionSolutions, EnergySolutions provided a $200 million letter of credit to be used to fund decommissioning costs in the event the NDT assets are insufficient. EnergySolutions and its parent company have also provided a performance guarantee and EnergySolutions has entered into other agreements that will provide rights and remedies for Generation and the NRC in the case of other specified events of default, including a special purpose easement for disposal capacity at the EnergySolutions site in Clive, Utah, for all LLRW volume of Zion Station.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

NRC Minimum Funding Requirements.Requirements

NRC regulations require that licensees of nuclear generating facilities demonstrate reasonable assurance that funds will be available in specified minimum amounts to decommission the facility at the end of its life. The estimated decommissioning obligations as calculated using the NRC methodology differ from the ARO recorded on Generation’s and Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily due to differences in the typestype of costs included in the estimates, the basis for estimating such costs, and assumptions regarding the decommissioning alternatives to be used, potential license renewals, decommissioning cost escalation, and the growth rate in the NDT funds. Under NRC regulations, if the minimum funding requirements calculated under the NRC methodology are less than the future value of the NDT funds, also calculated under the NRC methodology, then the NRC requires either further funding or other financial guarantees.

 

Key assumptions used in the minimum funding calculation using the NRC methodology at December 31, 20122014 include: (1) consideration of costs only for the removal of radiological contamination at each unit; (2) the option on a unit-by-unit basis to use generic, non-site specific cost estimates; (3) consideration of only one decommissioning scenario for each unit; (4) the plants cease operation at the end of their current license lives (with no assumed license renewals for those units that have not already received renewals and with an assumed end-of-operations date of 2019 for Oyster Creek); (5) the assumption of current nominal dollar cost estimates that are neither escalated through the anticipated period of decommissioning, nor discounted using the CARFR; and (6) assumed annual after-tax returns on the NDT funds of 2% (3% for the former PECO units, as specified by the PAPUC).

 

In contrast, the key criteria and assumptions used by Generation to determine the ARO and to forecast the target growth in the NDT funds at December 31, 20122014 include: (1) the use of site specific cost estimates that are updated at least once every five years; (2) the inclusion in the ARO estimate of all legally unavoidable costs required to decommission the unit (e.g., radiological decommissioning and full site restoration for certain units, on-site spent fuel maintenance and storage subsequent to ceasing operations and until DOE acceptance, and disposal of certain low-level radioactive waste); (3) the consideration of multiple scenarios where decommissioning activities are completed under three possible scenarios ranging from 10 to 70 years after the cessation of plant operations; (4) the assumption plants cease operating at the end of an extended license life (assuming 20-year license renewal extensions, except Oyster Creek with an assumed end-of-operations date of 2019); (5) the measurement of the obligation at the present value of the future estimated costs and an annual average accretion of the ARO of approximately 5% through a period of approximately 30 years after the end of the extended lives of the units; and (6) an estimated targeted annual pre-tax return on the NDT funds of 5.3%6% to 6.2%6.3% (as compared to a historical 5-year annual average pre-tax return of approximately 3.6%9%).

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Generation is required to provide to the NRC a biennial report by unit (annually for units that have been retired or are within five years of the current approved license life), based on values as of December 31, addressing Generation’s ability to meet the NRC minimum funding levels. Depending on the value of the trust funds, Generation may be required to take steps, such as providing financial guarantees through letters of credit or parent company guarantees or make additional contributions to the trusts, which could be significant, to ensure that the trusts are adequately funded and that NRC minimum funding requirements are met. As a result, Exelon’s and Generation’s cash flows and financial position may be significantly adversely affected.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

On March 31, 2011,April 1, 2013, Generation insubmitted its NRC-required biennial decommissioning funding status report provided data from which the NRC concluded that the amount of decommissioning funding as of December 31, 20102012. As of December 31, 2012, Generation provided adequate funding assurance for all of its units, including Limerick Unit 1, was less than the amount required by the NRC’s regulations.where Generation performed the calculations againhad in early 2012, which reflected that the amount of decommissioning funding as of December 31, 2011, for Limerick Unit 1 was less than the amount required by the NRC’s regulations. In February 2012, Generation obtainedplace a $115 million parent guarantee in the amount of $115 million to cover the NRC minimum funding assurance requirements for Limerick Unit 1 and informedrequirements. On October 2, 2013, the NRC that it had addressed the minimum funding issues by, among other things, obtaining the parent guarantee. In a letter dated June 28, 2012,issued summary findings from the NRC advised GenerationStaff’s review of the NRC’s determination2013 decommissioning funding status reports for all 104 operating reactors, including the Generation operating units. Based on that review, the amount ofNRC Staff determined that Generation provided decommissioning financialfunding assurance provided in Generation’s plan was equal to or greater than the minimum required under the NRC regulations for all of its operating units, including Limerick Unit 1. On March 26, 2014, in accordance with a NRC requirement with respect to units involved in a merger or acquisition, CENG submitted its NRC-required decommissioning funding status report as of December 31, 2013 and no additional financial assurance was required.

On March 31, 2014, Generation submitted its NRC required annual decommissioning funding report as of December 31, 2013 for reactors that Generation had provided reasonable assurance that funds would be availablehave been shut down except for Zion Station which is included on a separate report to the NRC submitted by EnergySolutions (see Zion Station Decommissioning above). This submittal also included the required updated financial tests for the Limerick Unit 1 parent guarantee. There was no change to the amount of the parent guarantee, or the funding status of these reactors. Adequate decommissioning process.funding assurance is in place for all reactors owned by Generation. During 2014, the operating license for Limerick Unit 1 was extended by 20 years. As a result of this extension, and the subsequent funding assurance calculation performed by the NRC, it was found that the parent company guarantee was no longer required and thus the parent guarantee for Limerick Unit 1 will be cancelled effective March 13, 2015. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the operating license extension for Limerick Unit 1.

Generation will file its next biennial decommissioning funding status report with the NRC on or before March 31, 2015. That report will reflect the status of decommissioning funding assurance as of December 31, 2014. Due to increased cost estimates received in the second half of 2014, Braidwood Unit 1, Braidwood Unit 2, and Byron Unit 2 do not have adequate funding assurance based on the most recent calculations as of December 31, 2014. NRC guidance provides licensees with two years or by the time of submitting the next biennial report (on or before March 31, 2017) to resolve funding assurance shortfalls. During this period, Generation will monitor funding assurance and new developments, including the impact of a 20-year license renewal for Braidwood and Byron, to assess the status of funding assurance and to take steps, if necessary, to address any funding shortfall on these funds on or before March 31, 2017.

 

On January 31, 2013, Generation received a letter from the NRC indicating that the NRC has identified potential “apparent violations” of its regulations because of alleged inaccuracies in the Decommissioning FundFunding Status reports for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009. The NRC asserted that Generation’s status reports deliberately reflected cost estimates for decommissioning its nuclear plants that were less than what the NRC says are the minimum amounts required by NRC regulations. The NRC invited Generation to participate in a pre-decisional enforcement conference. At that conference, Generation will have an opportunity to explain its actions to the NRC. Generation will demonstrate that it did not deliberately or intentionally provide inaccurate or incomplete information in violation of the regulations and that it applied the regulatory provisions in a reasonable manner and in good faith. TheJanuary 31, 2013 letter from the NRC does not take issue with Generation’s current funding status.status, and as reflected in Generation’s April 1, 2013 decommissioning funding status report referenced above, Generation continues to provide adequate funding assurance for each of its units. Generation met with the NRC on April 30, 2013 for a pre-decisional enforcement conference to provide additional information to explain why Generation believes that it complied with the regulatory requirements and did not deliberately or otherwise provide incomplete or inaccurate information in its decommissioning funding status reports. On May 1, 2014, the NRC issued its final determination. Although the NRC determined that these historical status reports did not provide complete and accurate information, the

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

violation of the regulatory requirements was not a deliberate violation. The NRC has publicly confirmednoted the low safety significance and Generation’s corrective actions to satisfy the NRC Staff’s expectations and issued a Severity Level IV violation, with no monetary penalty. A Severity Level IV violation is the lowest level of violation.

In addition, on June 24, 2013, Exelon received a subpoena from the SEC requesting that Exelon provide the SEC with certain documents generally relating to Exelon and Generation’s reporting and funding of the future decommissioning of Generation’s nuclear power plants. Exelon and Generation is currently sufficiently funded for decommissioning activities. While Generation does not believehave cooperated with the SEC and provided the requested documents. On February 13, 2014, Exelon received a letter from the SEC confirming that any sanction is appropriate, the ultimate outcome of this proceeding including the amount of a potential fine or sanction, if any, is uncertain.it had concluded its investigation and that no further action was anticipated based on information provided by Exelon.

 

As the future values of trust funds change due to market conditions, the NRC minimum funding status of Generation’s units will change. In addition, if changes occur to the regulatory agreement with the PAPUC that currently allows amounts to be collected from PECO customers for decommissioning the former PECO nuclear plants,units, the NRC minimum funding status of those plants could change at subsequent NRC filing dates.

Accounting Implications of the Regulatory Agreements with ComEd and PECO. Based on the regulatory agreement with the ICC that dictates Generation’s obligations related to the shortfall or excess of NDT funds necessary for decommissioning the former ComEd units on a unit-by-unit basis, as long as funds held in the NDT funds exceed the total estimated decommissioning obligation, decommissioning-related activities, including realized and unrealized gains and losses on the NDT funds and accretion of the decommissioning obligation, are generally offset within Exelon’s and

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The offset of decommissioning-related activities within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income results in an equal adjustment to the noncurrent payables to affiliates at Generation and an adjustment to the regulatory liabilities at Exelon. Likewise, ComEd has recorded an equal noncurrent affiliate receivable from Generation and corresponding regulatory liability. Should the value of the NDT fund for any former ComEd unit fall below the amount of the estimated decommissioning obligation for that unit, the accounting to offset decommissioning-related activities in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for that unit would be discontinued, the decommissioning-related activities would be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and the adverse impact to Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and financial position could be material. At December 31, 2012, the NDT funds of each of the former ComEd units exceeded the related decommissioning obligation for each of the units. For the purposes of making this determination, the decommissioning obligation referred to is the ARO reflected on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2012 and is different, as described above, from the calculation used in the NRC minimum funding obligation filings based on NRC guidelines.

Based on the regulatory agreement supported by the PAPUC that dictates Generation’s rights and obligations related to the shortfall or excess of trust funds necessary for decommissioning the seven former PECO nuclear units, regardless of whether the funds held in the NDT funds exceed or fall short of the total estimated decommissioning obligation, decommissioning-related activities are generally offset within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The offset of decommissioning-related activities within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income results in an equal adjustment to the noncurrent payables to affiliates at Generation and an adjustment to the regulatory liabilities at Exelon. Likewise, PECO has recorded an equal noncurrent affiliate receivable from Generation and a corresponding regulatory liability. Any changes to the PECO regulatory agreements could impact Exelon’s and Generation’s ability to offset decommissioning-related activities within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income, and the impact to Exelon’s and Generation’s results of operations and financial position could be material.

The decommissioning-related activities related to the Clinton, Oyster Creek and Three Mile Island nuclear plants (the former AmerGen units) and the portions of the Peach Bottom nuclear plants that are not subject to regulatory agreements with respect to the NDT funds are reflected in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, as there are no regulatory agreements associated with these units.

Refer to Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 22—Related Party Transactions for information regarding regulatory liabilities at ComEd and PECO and intercompany balances between Generation, ComEd and PECO reflecting the obligation to refund to customers any decommissioning-related assets in excess of the related decommissioning obligations.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following table provides unrealized gains (losses) on NDT funds for 2012, 2011 and 2010:

   Exelon and Generation 
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011  2010 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on decommissioning trust
funds—Regulatory Agreement Units
(a)(b)(c)

  $386   $(74 $294 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on decommissioning trust
funds—Non-Regulatory Agreement Units
(c)

   105    (4  104 

(a)Net unrealized gains (losses) related to Generation’s NDT funds associated with Regulatory Agreement Units are included in regulatory liabilities on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and noncurrent payables to affiliates on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)Excludes $73 million and $48 million of net unrealized gains (losses) related to the Zion Station pledged assets in 2012 and 2011. Net unrealized gains (losses) related to Zion Station pledged assets are included in the payable for Zion Station decommissioning on Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(c)Net unrealized gains (losses) related to Generation’s NDT funds are included within other, net in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Interest and dividends on NDT fund investments are recognized when earned and are included in other, net in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Interest and dividends earned on the NDT fund investments for the Regulatory Agreement Units, which are subject to regulatory accounting, are eliminated within other, net in Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

 

Non-Nuclear Asset Retirement Obligations (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Generation has AROs for plant closure costs associated with its fossil and renewable generating facilities, including asbestos abatement, removal of certain storage tanks, restoring leased land to the condition it was in prior to construction of renewable generating stations and other decommissioning-related activities. ComEd, PECO and BGE have AROs primarily associated with the abatement and disposal of equipment and buildings contaminated with asbestos and PCBs. See Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on the Registrants’ accounting policy for AROs.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table provides a rollforward of the non-nuclear AROs reflected on the Registrants’ Consolidated Balance Sheets from January 1, 20112013 to December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Non-nuclear AROs at January 1, 2011

  $223  $86  $105  $32  $1 

Net decrease due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows(a)

   (24  (3  (17  (4  —   

Development projects

   7   7   —     —     —   

Accretion expense(b)

   9   5   3   1   —   

Payments

   (6  (3  (2  (1  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-nuclear AROs at December 31, 2011

   209   92   89   28   1 

Net increase due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows(a)

   27   18   8   1   7 

Development projects

   47   47   —     —     —   

Accretion expense(b)

   13   8   4   1   —   

Merger with Constellation(c)

   58   50    

Payments

   (11  (8  (2  (1  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-nuclear AROs at December 31, 2012

  $343  $207  $99  $29  $8 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Non-nuclear AROs at January 1, 2013

  $343   $207   $99   $29   $8  

Net increase (decrease) due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows (a)

   1    (11  —      —      12  

Development projects(b)

   2    2    —      —      —    

Accretion expense (c)

   18    13    4    1    —    

Payments

   (13  (10  (2  —      (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-nuclear AROs at December 31, 2013(d)

   351    201    101    30    19  

Net increase (decrease) due to changes in, and timing of, estimated future cash flows (a)

   (1  (2  2    —      (1

Development projects(b)

   11    11    —      —      —    

Accretion expense (c)

   15    11    3    1    —    

Liabilities held for sale(e)

   (4  (4  —      —      —    

Sale of generating assets(f)

   (20  (20  —      —      —    

Payments

   (6  (3  (2  (1  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-nuclear AROs at December 31, 2014(d)

  $346   $194   $104   $30   $18  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)During the year ended December 31, 2011, PECO2014, Generation recorded a reductiondecrease of $(2) million and ComEd recorded an increase of $1 million in operatingOperating and maintenance expense of $3 million. Generationexpense. PECO, and ComEdBGE did not record any reductionsadjustments in operatingOperating and maintenance expense for the year ended December 31, 2011.2014. During the year ended December 31, 2012,2013, Generation recorded a reductionan increase in operatingOperating and maintenance expense of $8$13 million. ComEd, PECO, and PECOBGE did not record any adjustments in operatingOperating and maintenance expense for the year ended December 31, 2012.2013.
(b)Relates to new AROs recorded due to the construction of solar, wind and other non-nuclear generating sites.
(c)For ComEd, PECO, and PECO,BGE, the majority of the accretion is recorded as an increase to a regulatory asset due to the associated regulatory treatment.
(c)(d)Exelon’s ARO includes $8During the year ended December 31, 2014, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE recorded $1 million, $1 million, $1 million, and $1 million, respectively, as the current portion of the ARO. During December 31, 2013 Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE costs incurred priorrecorded $0 million, $2 million, $1 million, and $0 million, respectively, as the current portion of the ARO. This is included in Other current liabilities on the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(e)Represents AROs related to generating stations classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2014. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for further information.
(f)Reflects a reduction to the closingARO resulting primarily from the sales of Exelon’s merger with Constellation. Refer tothe Keystone and Conemaugh generating stations. See Note 4—MergerMergers, Acquisitions, and AcquisitionsDispositions for additionalfurther information.

 

14.16. Retirement Benefits (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

As of December 31, 2012,2014, Exelon sponsored qualified defined benefit pension plans, non-qualified defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans for essentially all Generation, ComEd, PECO, BGE and BSC employees. In connection with the acquisition of Constellation in March 2012, Exelon assumed Constellation’s benefit plans and its related assets. The table below shows the pension and postretirement benefit plans in which each operating company participated at December 31, 2012.2014.

On April 1, 2014, as a result of the consolidation of CENG into Generation, the obligations associated with CENG’s pension and other postretirement plans are reflected in the disclosures below based on an April 1, 2014 valuation adjusted for subsequent activity. Exelon assumed sponsorship of the CENG pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the third quarter of 2014 when the employees transferred to Exelon. CENG will fund the underfunded balances of the pension and other postretirement benefit plans measured at July 14, 2014 on an agreed payment schedule or upon the occurrence of certain specified events, such as EDF’s disposition of a majority of its interest in CENG. Payments received from CENG related to the funded plans will be contributed to the appropriate benefit trusts.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

  Operating Company

Name of Plan:

 Generation ComEd PECO BGE BSC

Qualified Pension Plans:

   

Exelon Corporation Retirement Program (a)

 X X X XX

Exelon Corporation Cash Balance Pension Plan (a)

 X X

Exelon Corporation Cash Balance Pension Plan

 X X XXX

Exelon Corporation Pension Plan for Bargaining Unit Employees (a)

 X X   X

Exelon New England Union Employees Pension Plan (a)

 X  

Exelon Employee Pension Plan for Clinton, TMI and Oyster Creek (a)

 X X   X

Pension Plan of Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (b)

 X X X X X

BG New England Union Employees Pension Plan of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC (c)

 X  XX

Nine Mile Point Pension Plan (c)

X X

Constellation Mystic Power, LLC Union Employees Pension Plan Including Plan A and Plan B (b)

X  

Non-Qualified Pension Plans:

   

Exelon Corporation Supplemental Pension Benefit Plan and 2000 Excess Benefit Plan (a)

 X X X X

Exelon Corporation Supplemental Management Retirement Plan (a)

 X X

Exelon Corporation Supplemental Management Retirement Plan

 X XX

Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Senior Executive Supplemental Plan (b)

 X  X X

Benefits Restoration Plan of Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Supplemental Pension Plan (b)

 X   X X

Senior Executive Supplemental PensionConstellation Energy Group, Inc. Benefits Restoration Plan (b)

 X   X X

Constellation Nuclear Plan, LLC Executive Retirement Plan (c)

 X X

Constellation Energy Nuclear Plan, LLC Benefits Restoration Plan (c)

XX

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company Executive Benefit Plan (b)

XXX

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company Manager Benefit Plan (b)

XXX

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans:

   

PECO Energy Company Retiree Medical Plan (a)

 X X X X X

Exelon Corporation Health Care Program (a)

 X X X X

Exelon Corporation Employees’ Life Insurance Plan (a)

 X X X X XX

Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Retiree Medical Plan (b)

 X X X X X

Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Retiree Dental Plan (b)

 X   X X

Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Employee Life Insurance Plan and Family Life Insurance Plan (b)

 X X X XX

BG New EnglandConstellation Mystic Power, LLC Post-Employment Medical Account Savings Account Plan (b)

 X  

Exelon New England Union Post-Employment Medical Savings Account Plan (a)

X 

Retiree Medical Plan of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group LLC (c)

X XX

Retiree Dental Plan of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group LLC (c)

XXX

Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC Medical Care and Prescription Drug Plan for Retired Employees (c)

XX

 

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(a)These plans are collectively referred to as the Legacy Exelon plans.
(b)These plans are collectively referred to as the Legacy Constellation Energy Group (CEG) Plans.
(c)These plans are collectively referred to as the Legacy CENG plans.


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Exelon’s traditional and cash balance pension plans are intended to be tax-qualified defined benefit plans. Substantially all non-union employees and electing union employees hired on or after January 1, 2001 participate in cash balance pension plans. Effective January 1, 2009, substantially all newly-hired union-represented employees participate in cash balance pension plans. Exelon has elected that the trusts underlying these plans be treated under the IRC as qualified trusts. If certain conditions are met, Exelon can deduct payments made to the qualified trusts, subject to certain IRC limitations.

 

Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status

 

Exelon recognizes the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefitOPEB plans as an asset or liability on its balance sheet, with offsetting entries to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Incomeother comprehensive income (AOCI) and regulatory assets (liabilities), in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance. The measurement date for the plans is December 31.

During the first quarter of 2014, Exelon received an updated valuation of its legacy pension and other postretirement benefit obligations to reflect actual census data as of January 1, 2014. This valuation resulted in an increase to the pension obligation of $35 million and an increase to the other postretirement benefit obligation of $12 million. Additionally, Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) increased by approximately $12 million (after tax), regulatory assets increased by approximately $34 million, and regulatory liabilities increased by approximately $5 million. During the second quarter of 2014, Exelon received an updated valuation for the remainder of its pension and other postretirement obligations to reflect actual census data as of January 1, 2014. This valuation resulted in an increase to the pension obligation of $13 million and an increase to the other postretirement benefit obligation of $3 million. Additionally, AOCL increased by approximately $1 million (after tax) and regulatory assets increased by approximately $15 million.

In April 2014, Exelon announced plan design changes for certain other postretirement benefit plans, which required an interim remeasurement of the benefit obligation for those plans using assumptions as of April 30, 2014, including updated discount rates and asset values. The remeasurement resulted in a decrease to Exelon’s non-pension postretirement benefit obligations, regulatory assets, and AOCL of approximately $790 million, $240 million, and $259 million (after tax), respectively, and an increase in regulatory liabilities of approximately $125 million.

The following table provides a rollforward of the changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets for the most recent two years for all plans combined:

 

   Pension Benefits  Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
   2012  2011      2012          2011     

Change in benefit obligation:

     

Net benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $13,538  $12,524  $4,062  $3,874 

Service cost

   280   212   156   142 

Interest cost

   698   649   205   207 

Plan participants’ contributions

   —     —     34   25 

Actuarial loss

   1,520   807   313   4 

Plan amendments

   —     —     (103  —   

Acquisitions/divestitures

   1,880    362  

Curtailments

   (10  —     (8  —   

Settlements

   (169  —     —     —   

Contractual termination benefits

   15   —     6   —   

Gross benefits paid

   (952  (654  (219  (201

Federal subsidy on benefits paid

   —     —     12   11 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net benefit obligation at end of year

  $16,800  $13,538  $4,820  $4,062 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Change in plan assets:

     

Fair value of net plan assets at beginning of year

  $11,302  $8,859  $1,797  $1,655 

Actual return on plan assets

   1,484   1,003   197   29 

Employer contributions

   149   2,094   325   277 

Plan participants’ contributions

   —     —     34   25 

Benefits paid(a)

   (952  (654  (218  (189

Acquisitions/divestitures

   1,543   —     —     —   

Settlements

   (169  —     —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value of net plan assets at end of year

  $13,357  $11,302  $2,135  $1,797 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Exelon’s other postretirement benefits paid for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are net of $1.3 million and $12 million, respectively, of reinsurance proceeds received from the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program pursuant to the Affordable Care Act of 2010.

   Pension Benefits  Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
   2014  2013      2014          2013     

Change in benefit obligation:

     

Net benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $15,459   $16,800   $4,451   $4,820  

Service cost

   293    317    117    162  

Interest cost

   749    650    186    194  

Plan participants’ contributions

   —      —      42    34  

Actuarial loss (gain)

   2,095    (1,363  502    (551

Plan amendments

   —      1    (1,012  15  

Acquisitions/divestitures (a)

   594    —      142    —    

Curtailments

   (8  —      —      —    

Settlements

   (30  (69  —      —    

Gross benefits paid

   (896  (877  (231  (223
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net benefit obligation at end of year

  $18,256   $15,459   $4,197   $4,451  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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   Pension Benefits  Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
   2014  2013      2014          2013     

Change in plan assets:

     

Fair value of net plan assets at beginning of year

  $13,571   $13,357   $2,238   $2,135  

Actual return on plan assets

   1,443    821    90    209  

Employer contributions

   332    339    291    83  

Plan participants’ contributions

   —      —      42    34  

Benefits paid

   (896  (877  (231  (223

Acquisitions/divestitures (a)

   454    —      —      —    

Settlements

   (30  (69  —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value of net plan assets at end of year

  $14,874   $13,571   $2,430   $2,238  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, Exelon became a sponsor of CENG’s pension and OPEB plans effective July 14, 2014. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for further information.

 

Exelon presents its benefit obligations and plan assets net on its balance sheet within the following line items:

 

  Pension Benefits   Other
Postretirement Benefits
   Pension Benefits   Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
  2012   2011       2012           2011       2014   2013       2014           2013     

Other current liabilities

  $15   $42   $23   $2   $16    $12    $25    $23  

Pension obligations

   3,428    2,194    —      —      3,366     1,876     —       —    

Non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

   —      —      2,662    2,263    —       —       1,742     2,190  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Unfunded status (net benefit obligation less net plan assets)

  $3,443   $2,236   $2,685   $2,265   $3,382    $1,888    $1,767    $2,213  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

The funded status of the pension and other postretirement benefit obligations refers to the difference between plan assets and estimated obligations of the plan. The funded status changes over time due to several factors, including contribution levels, assumed discount rates and actual returns on plan assets. During the fourth quarter of 2012, Exelon completed an optional lump sum election program for select participants in certain of its qualified pension plans, which reduced the obligation and plan assets associated with those plans. This program decreased pension obligations and plan assets by approximately $425 million and $260 million, respectively, resulting in approximately $165 million overall funded status improvement.

 

The following tables provide the projected benefit obligations (PBO), accumulated benefit obligation (ABO), and fair value of plan assets for all pension plans with a PBO or ABO in excess of plan assets.

 

  PBO in
excess of plan assets
   PBO in
excess of plan assets
 
        2012               2011               2014               2013       

Projected benefit obligation

  $16,800   $13,538   $18,256    $15,452  

Fair value of net plan assets

   13,357    11,302    14,874     13,564  

 

  ABO in
excess of plan assets
   ABO in
excess of plan assets
 
        2012               2011               2014               2013       

Projected benefit obligation

  $16,796   $13,538   $18,256    $15,452  

Accumulated benefit obligation

   15,657    12,616    17,191     14,552  

Fair value of net plan assets

   13,353    11,302    14,874     13,564  

On a PBO basis, the plans were funded at 80% at December 31, 2012 compared to 83% at December 31, 2011. On an ABO basis, the plans were funded at 85% at December 31, 2012 compared to 90% at December 31, 2011. The ABO differs from the PBO in that the ABO includes no assumption about future compensation levels.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

On a PBO basis, the plans were funded at 81% at December 31, 2014 compared to 88% at December 31, 2013. On an ABO basis, the plans were funded at 87% at December 31, 2014 compared to 93% at December 31, 2013. The ABO differs from the PBO in that the ABO includes no assumption about future compensation levels.

 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs

 

The followingmajority of the 2014 pension benefit cost for Exelon-sponsored plans is calculated using an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.00% and a discount rate of 4.80%. Certain of the pension plans were remeasured as of October 31, 2014 using an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.00% and a discount rate of 3.95%. Costs incurred during the year ended December 31, 2014 reflect the impact of this remeasurement. The majority of the 2014 other postretirement benefit cost is calculated using an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 6.59% for funded plans and a discount rate of 4.90% for all plans. Certain of the other postretirement benefit plans were remeasured as of April 30, 2014 using an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 6.59% and a discount rate of 4.30%. Costs for December 31, 2014 reflect the impact of this remeasurement.

On July 14, 2014 Exelon became the sponsor of the pension and other postretirement plans formerly sponsored by CENG. The components of cost for the CENG plans are included in the table providesbelow for the componentsperiod from April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, and reflect the valuation performed on April 1, 2014 upon consolidation of CENG. Refer to Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for further details on the consolidation of CENG. The 2014 pension benefit cost for these plans is calculated using an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.75% and discount rates ranging from 3.60%—4.30%. The majority of the 2014 other postretirement benefit cost for the CENG plans is calculated using a discount rate of 4.55%.

A portion of the net periodic benefit cost for all pension and OPEB plans are capitalized within each of the Registrant’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the components of Exelon’s net periodic benefit costs, prior to any capitalization, for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010 for all plans combined. The table reflects an increase in 2012, and a reduction in 2011 and 2010 of net periodic postretirement benefit costs of approximately $(17) million, $28 million and $38 million, respectively, related to a Federal subsidy provided under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Medicare Modernization Act), discussed further below.2012.

 

  Pension Benefits Other
Postretirement Benefits
   Pension Benefits Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
  2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 2014 2013 2012 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

              

Service cost

  $280  $212  $190  $156  $142  $124   $293   $317   $280   $117   $162   $156  

Interest cost

   698   649   660   205   207   214    749    650    698    186    194    205  

Expected return on assets

   (988  (939  (799  (115  (111  (109   (994  (1,015  (988  (154  (132  (115

Amortization of:

              

Transition obligation

   —     —     —     11   9   9    —      —      —      —      —      11  

Prior service cost (credit)

   15   14   14   (17  (38  (56   14    14    15    (122  (19  (17

Actuarial loss

   450   331   254   81   66   74    420    562    450    50    83    81  

Curtailment charges

   —     —     —     (7  —     —   

Curtailment benefits

   —      —      —      —      —      (7

Settlement charges

   31   —     5   —     —     —      2    9    31    —      —      —    

Contractual termination benefits(a)

   14   —     —     6   —     1    —      —      14    —      —      6  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $500  $267  $324  $320  $275  $257   $484   $537   $500   $77   $288   $320  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)ComEd and BGE established regulatory assets of $1 million and $4 million, respectively, for their portion of the contractual termination benefit charge.charge in 2012.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Through Exelon’s postretirement benefit plans, the Registrants provide retirees with prescription drug coverage. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Medicare Modernization Act), enacted on December 8, 2003, introduced a prescription drug benefit under Medicare as well as a Federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to the Medicare prescription drug benefit.benefit (Part D subsidy). Management believes the prescription drug benefit provided under Exelon’s postretirement benefit plans meets the requirements for the subsidy. SeeIn December 2011, theHealth Care Reform Legislation section below for further discussion regarding Company decided that beginning in 2013, it would no longer elect to take the income tax treatment of Federal subsidies of prescription drug benefits.

The effect of the subsidy on the components of net periodic postretirement benefitdirect Part D subsidy. This resulted in a $17 million increase in cost for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012 2011 and 2010 includedrelated to the amortization of an actuarial loss. Beginning in 2013, eligible employees are offered an Employee Group Waiver Plan (EGWP), a standard Medicare Part D Plan, with a supplemental “wrap,” which contains a wraparound prescription drug design that allows the consolidated financial statements was as follows:

   2012  2011   2010 

Amortization of the actuarial experience loss

  $(17 $3   $9 

Reduction in current period service cost

   —     9    10 

Reduction in interest cost on the APBO

   —     16    19 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total effect of subsidy on net periodic postretirement benefit cost

  $(17 $28   $38 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

provide benefits above those available under the EGWP.

 

Components of AOCI and Regulatory Assets

 

Under the authoritative guidance for regulatory accounting, a portion of current year actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs (credits) is capitalized within Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect the expected regulatory recovery of these amounts, which would otherwise be recorded to AOCI. The following tables provide the components of AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012 for all plans combined.

 

  Pension Benefits Other
Postretirement Benefits
   Pension Benefits Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
  2012 2011 2010     2012         2011         2010       2014 2013 2012 2014 2013 2012 

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets:

       

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities):

       

Current year actuarial (gain) loss

  $1,693  $744  $737  $304  $74  $—     $1,639   $(1,169 $1,693   $561   $(628 $304  

Amortization of actuarial gain (loss)

   (450  (331  (254  (81  (66  (74

Amortization of actuarial loss

   (420  (562  (450  (50  (83  (81

Current year prior service (credit) cost

   1   —     —     (109  —     —      —      —      1    (1,012  15    (109

Amortization of prior service (cost) credit

   (15  (14  (14  17   38   56    (14  (14  (15  122    19    17  

Current year transition (asset) obligation

   —       1      —      —      —      —      —      1  

Amortization of transition asset (obligation)

   —     —     —     (11  (9  (9   —      —      —      —      —      (11

Curtailments

   (10  —     —     (1  —     —      —      —      (10  —      —      (1

Settlements

   (31  —     (5  —     —     —      (2  (8  (31  —      —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets(a)

  $1,188  $399  $464  $120  $37  $(27

Total recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities) (a)

  $1,203   $(1,753 $1,188   $(379 $(677 $120  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Of the $1,203 million loss related to pension benefits, $788 million and $415 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2014. Of the $379 million gain related to other postretirement benefits, $162 million and $217 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities), respectively, during 2014. Of the $1,753 million gain related to pension benefits, $1,071 million and $682 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2013. Of the $677 million gain related to other postretirement benefits, $352 million and $325 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities), respectively, during 2013. Of the $1,188 million loss related to pension benefits, $283 million and $904 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2012. Of the $120 million loss related to other postretirement benefits, $39 million and $81 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2012. Of the $399 million related to pension benefits, $181 million and $218 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2011. Of the $37 million related to other postretirement benefits, $13 million and $24 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2011. Of the $464 million related to pension benefits, $310 million and $154 million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2010. Of the $(27) million related to other postretirement benefits, $(9) million and $(18) million were recognized in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, during 2010.

The following table provides the components of Exelon’s gross accumulated other comprehensive loss and regulatory assets that have not been recognized as components of periodic benefit cost at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for all plans combined:

   Pension Benefits   Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
   2012   2011       2012          2011     

Transition obligation

  $—     $—     $—    $11 

Prior service cost (credit)

   76    90    (107  (16

Actuarial loss

   7,931    6,729    1,185   963 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total(a)

  $8,007   $6,819   $1,078  $958 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Of the $8,007 million related to pension benefits, $4,594 million and $3,413 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, at December 31, 2012. Of the $1,078 million related to other postretirement benefits, $514 million and $564 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, at December 31, 2012. Of the $6,819 million related to pension benefits, $4,311 million and $2,508 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, at December 31, 2011. Of the $958 million related to other postretirement benefits, $475 million and $483 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, at December 31, 2011.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following table provides the components of Exelon’s gross accumulated other comprehensive loss and regulatory assets (liabilities) that have not been recognized as components of periodic benefit cost at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, for all plans combined:

   Pension Benefits   Other
Postretirement Benefits
 
   2014   2013       2014          2013     

Prior service cost (credit)

  $49    $62    $(963 $(73

Actuarial loss

   7,407     6,192     985    474  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total (a)

  $7,456    $6,254    $22   $401  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Of the $7,456 million related to pension benefits, $4,310 million and $3,146 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, at December 31, 2014. Of the $22 million related to other postretirement benefits, $22 million is included in regulatory assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2014. Of the $6,254 million related to pension benefits, $3,523 million and $2,731 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets, respectively, at December 31, 2013. Of the $401 million related to other postretirement benefits, $161 million and $240 million are included in AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities), respectively, at December 31, 2013.

 

The following table provides the components of Exelon’s AOCI and regulatory assets at December 31, 20122014 (included in the table above) that are expected to be amortized as components of periodic benefit cost in 2013.2015. These estimates are subject to the completion of an actuarial valuation of Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, which will reflect actual census data as of January 1, 20132015 and actual claims activity as of December 31, 2012.2014. The valuation is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 20132015 for legacy Exelon plans and in the second quartermajority of 2013 for legacy Constellationthe benefit plans.

 

  Pension Benefits   Other
Postretirement Benefits
   Pension Benefits   Other
Postretirement Benefits
 

Prior service cost (credit)

  $14   $(19  $13    $(175

Actuarial loss

   568    84    562     74  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total(a)

  $582   $65   $575    $(101
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Of the $582$575 million related to pension benefits at December 31, 2012, $3152014, $329 million and $267$246 million are expected to be amortized from AOCI and regulatory assets in 2013,2015, respectively. Of the $65$101 million related to other postretirement benefits at December 31, 2012, $292014, $(51) million and $36$(50) million are expected to be amortized from AOCI and regulatory assets (liabilities) in 2013,2015, respectively.

 

Assumptions

 

The measurement of the plan obligations and costs of providing benefits under Exelon’s defined benefit and other postretirement plans involves various factors, including the development of valuation assumptions and accounting policy elections. When developing the required assumptions, Exelon considers historical information as well as future expectations. The measurement of benefit obligations and costs is impacted by several assumptions including the discount rate applied to benefit obligations, the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets,EROA, Exelon’s expected level of contributions to the plans, the long-term expected investment rate credited to employees participating in cash balance plans and the anticipated rate of increase of health care costs. Additionally, assumptions related to plan participants include the incidence of mortality, the expected remaining service period, the level of compensation and rate of compensation increases, employee age and length of service, among other factors.

 

Expected Rate of Return. In selecting the expected rate of return on plan assets,EROA, Exelon considers historical economic indicators (including inflation and GDP growth) that impact asset returns, as well as expectations regarding future long-term capital market performance, weighted by Exelon’s target asset class allocations.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Mortality.For the December 31, 2014 actuarial valuation, Exelon changed its assumption of mortality to reflect more recent expectations of future improvements in life expectancy. The change was supported through completion of an experience study and supplemental analyses performed by its actuaries. The change in assumption resulted in increases of $361 million and $117 million in the pension and other postretirement benefits obligations, respectively.

 

The following assumptions were used to determine the benefit obligations for all of the plans at December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010.2012. Assumptions used to determine year-end benefit obligations are the assumptions used to estimate the subsequent year’s net periodic benefit costs.

 

  Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits  Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 
        2012             2011             2010             2012             2011             2010              2014             2013             2012             2014             2013             2012       

Discount rate

   3.92  4.74  5.26  4.00  4.80  5.30  3.94  4.80  3.92  3.92  4.90  4.00

Rate of compensation increase

       (a)   3.75  3.75      (a)   3.75  3.75      (a)       (b)       (c)       (a)       (b)       (c) 

Mortality table

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2013
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2012
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2011
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2013
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2012
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2011
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale BB-2D
improvements
(adjusted)
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale BB-2D
improvements
(adjusted)
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  

Health care cost trend on covered charges

   N/A    N/A    N/A   

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

6.50%
decreasing
to

ultimate
trend of
5.00% in
2017

  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.50%
decreasing
to
ultimate
trend of
5.00% in
2017
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.00%
decreasing
to
ultimate
trend of
5.00% in
2015
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  N/A    N/A    N/A   

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.00%
decreasing

to

ultimate

trend of

5.00% in

2017

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.00%

decreasing

to

ultimate

trend of

5.00% in

2017

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.50%

decreasing

to

ultimate

trend of

5.00% in

2017

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

(a)3.25% for 2015-2019 and 3.75% thereafter.
(b)3.25% for 2014-2018 and 3.75% thereafter.
(c)3.25% for 2013-2017 and 3.75% thereafter.

 

The following assumptions were used to determine the net periodic benefit costs for all the plans for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

 Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits  Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 
       2012             2011             2010             2012             2011             2010        2014 2013 2012 2014 2013 2012 

Discount rate

  3.71%(a)   5.26  5.83  3.72%(a)   5.30  5.83  4.80%(a)   3.92%(b)   4.74%(c)   4.90%(a)   4.00%(b)   4.80%(c) 

Expected return on plan assets

  7.50%(b)   8.00%(b)   8.50%(b)   6.68%(b)   7.08%(b)   7.83%(b)   7.00%(d)   7.50%(d)   7.50%(d)   6.59%(d)   6.45%(d)   6.68%(d) 

Rate of compensation increase

  3.75  3.75  4.00  3.75  3.75  4.00      (e)       (f)   3.75      (e)       (f)   3.75

Mortality table

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2012
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2011
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2010
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2012
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2011
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
IRS
required
mortality
table for
2010
funding
valuation
  
  
  
  
  
 ��
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
RP-2000
table with
Scale AA
improvements
  
  
  
  

Health care cost trend on covered charges

  N/A    N/A    N/A   

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

 

6.50%
decreasing
to

ultimate
trend of
5.00% in
2017

  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.00%
decreasing
to
ultimate
trend of
5.00% in
2015
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.50%
decreasing
to
ultimate
trend of
5.00% in
2015
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  N/A    N/A    N/A   

 

 

 
 
 

 

6.00%

decreasing to

ultimate trend
of 5.00% in
2017

  

  

  
  
  

  

 

 

 

 

6.50%

decreasing to

ultimate trend

of 5.00% in

2017

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 
 

 

6.50%

decreasing to

ultimate trend
of 5.00% in

2017

  

  

  
  

  

 

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(a)

The discount rates above represent the initial discount rates used to establish the majority of Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefits costs for the year ended December 31, 2014. Certain of the other postretirement benefit plans were


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

(a)

remeasured as of April 30, 2014 using an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 6.59% and a discount rate of 4.30%. Costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 reflect the impact of this remeasurement. On April 1, 2014, Generation assumed operational control of CENG’s nuclear fleet. As a result, Exelon became the sponsor of CENG’s legacy pension and OPEB plans effective July 14, 2014; discount rates for those plans, impacting 2014 costs, ranged from 3.60%-4.30% and 4.09%-4.55%, respectively. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for further information.

(b)The discount rates above represent the initial discount rates used to establish Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefits costs for 2012the year ended December 31, 2013. Certain of the benefit plans were 4.74%remeasured during the year using discount rates of 4.21% and 4.80%,4.66% for pension and other postretirement benefits, respectively. Costs for the year ended December 31, 2013 reflect the impact of these measurements.
(c)The discount rates above represent the initial discounts rates used to establish Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefits costs for the year ended December 31, 2012. Certain of the benefit plans were remeasured during the year due to the Constellation merger, plan settlement and curtailment events, and plan changes using discount rates withinof 3.71% and 3.72% for pension and other postretirement benefits, respectively. Costs for the indicated ranges.year ended December 31, 2012 costs reflect the impact of these remeasurements.
(b)(d)Not applicable to pension and other postretirement benefit plans that do not have plan assets.
(e)3.25% for 2014-2018 and 3.75% thereafter.
(f)3.25% for 2013-2017 and 3.75% thereafter.

 

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect onimpact the costs reported for theExelon’s other postretirement benefit plans.plans for participants populations with plan designs that do not have a cap on cost growth. A one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

Effect of a one percentage point increase in assumed health care cost trend:

  

on 2012 total service and interest cost components

  $81 

on postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2012

   845 

Effect of a one percentage point decrease in assumed health care cost trend:

  

on 2012 total service and interest cost components

   (56

on postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2012

   (569

Effect of a one percentage point increase in assumed health care cost trend:

on 2014 total service and interest cost components

$35

on postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2014

162

Effect of a one percentage point decrease in assumed health care cost trend:

on 2014 total service and interest cost components

(24

on postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2014

(113

 

Health Care Reform Legislation

 

In March 2010, the Health Care Reform Acts were signed into law, which contain a number of provisions that impact retiree health care plans provided by employers. One such provision reduces the deductibility, for Federal income tax purposes, of retiree health care costs to the extent an employer’s postretirement health care plan receives Federal subsidies that provide retiree prescription drug benefits at least equivalent to those offered by Medicare. Although this change did not take effect immediately, the Registrants were required to recognize the full accounting impact in their financial statements in the period in which the legislation was enacted. As a result, in the first quarter of 2010, Exelon recorded total after-tax charges of approximately $65 million to income tax expense to reverse deferred tax assets previously established. Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE recorded charges of $24 million, $11 million, $9 million and $3 million, respectively. Additionally, as a result of this deductibility change for employers and other Health Care Reform provisions that impact the federal prescription drug subsidy options provided to employers, Exelon has made a change in the manner in which it will receive prescription drug subsidies beginning in 2013.

Additionally, the Health Care Reform Acts also include a provision that imposes an excise tax on certain high-cost plans beginning in 2018, whereby premiums paid over a prescribed threshold will be taxed at a 40% rate. Although the excise tax does not go into effect until 2018, accounting guidance requires Exelon to incorporate the estimated impact of the excise tax in its annual actuarial valuation. The application of the legislation is still unclear and Exelon continues to monitor the Department of Labor and IRS for additional guidance. Certain key assumptions are required to estimate the impact of the excise tax on Exelon’s other postretirement benefit obligation, including projected inflation rates (based on the CPI) and whether pre- and post-65post- 65 retiree populations can be aggregated in determining the premium values of health care benefits. Exelon reflected its best estimate of the expected impact in its annual actuarial valuation.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Contributions

 

The following table provides contributions made by Generation, ComEd, PECO, BGE and BSC to the pension and other postretirement benefit plans:

 

  Pension Benefits   Other Postretirement Benefits   Pension Benefits   Other Postretirement Benefits 
  2012   2011   2010   2012 (a)   2011 (a)   2010 (a)   2014 (c)   2013   2012     2014       2013       2012 (a)   

Generation

  $48   $954   $356   $135   $121   $94   $173    $119    $48    $124    $30    $135  

ComEd

   25    873    260    119    108    60    122     118     25     125     4     119  

PECO

   13    110    73    33    28    35    11     11     13     5     20     33  

BGE(b)

   —       —       —       12    —       —       —       —       —       17     24     12  

BSC(d)

   63    157    77    24    20    14    26     91     63     20     5     24  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Exelon

  $149   $2,094   $766   $323   $277   $203   $332    $339    $149    $291    $83    $323  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)The Registrants present the cash contributions above net of Federal subsidy payments received on each of their respective Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE received Federal subsidy payments of $10 million, $5 million, $4 million, $1 million and $2 million, respectively, in 2012, $11 million, $5 million, $4 million, $1 million and $3 million, respectively, in 2011, and $10 million, $5 million, $3 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively, in 2010.2012. Effective January 1, 2013, Exelon is no longer receiving this subsidy.
(b)BGE’s pension benefit contributions for 2012, 2011, and 2010 exclude $0 million, $54 million, and $197 million, respectively, of pension contributions made by BGE prior to the closing of Exelon’s merger with Constellation on March 12, 2012. BGE’s other postretirement benefit payments for 2012 2011, and 2010 exclude $4 million, $13 million, and $17 million, respectively, of other postretirement benefit payments made by BGE prior to the closing of Exelon’sthe Constellation merger with Constellation on March 12, 2012. These pre-mergerpre-Constellation merger contributions are not included in Exelon’s financial statements but are reflected in BGE’s financial statements.
(c)Exelon’s and Generation’s pension contributions include $43 million related to the legacy CENG plans that was funded by CENG as provided in an Employee Matters Agreement (EMA) between Exelon and CENG.
(d)Includes $9 million, $72 million, and $13 million of pension contributions funded by Exelon Corporate, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

 

Exelon plans to contribute approximately $255 million to its qualified pension plans in 2013, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE will contribute $113 million, $116 million, $11 million and $0 million, respectively. Exelon plans to make non-qualified pension plan benefit payments of approximately $15 million in 2013, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE will pay $6 million, $1 million, $1 million and $2 million, respectively. Management considers various factors when making pension funding decisions, including actuarially determined minimum contribution requirements under ERISA, contributions required to avoid benefit restrictions and at-risk status as defined by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the Act), management of the pension obligation and regulatory implications. The Act requires the attainment of certain funding levels to avoid benefit restrictions (such as an inability to pay lump sums or to accrue benefits prospectively), and at-risk status (which triggers higher minimum contribution requirements and participant notification). Additionally, for Exelon’s largest qualified pension plan, until the plan is fully funded on an ABO basis, the projected contributions reflectcontribution reflects a funding strategy of contributing the greater of $250 million, which approximates service cost, or the minimum amounts under ERISA to avoid benefit restrictions and at-risk status.million. This level funding strategy helps minimize volatility of future period required pension contributions. On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the Twenty-first Century Act, which contains a pension funding provision that results in lower minimum pension contributions in the near term while increasing the premiums

Exelon plans to contribute $447 million to its qualified pension plans payin 2015, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE will contribute $230 million, $138 million, $40 million, and $1 million, respectively. Exelon’s and Generation’s expected qualified pension plan contributions above include $36 million related to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Certain provisions of the lawlegacy CENG plans that will be appliedfunded by CENG as provided in 2012 while others take effect in 2013. The estimated impacts of the law are reflected in the projected pension contributions.an EMA between Exelon and CENG.

 

Unlike the qualified pension plans, Exelon’s non-qualified pension plans are not funded. Exelon plans to make non-qualified pension plan benefit payments of $15 million in 2015, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE will make payments of $6 million, $1 million, $1 million and $1 million, respectively.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Unlike the qualified pension plans, other postretirement plans are not subject to regulatorystatutory minimum contribution requirements. Management considersExelon’s management has historically considered several factors in determining the level of contributions to Exelon’sits other postretirement benefit plans, including levels of benefit claims paid and regulatory implications (amounts deemed prudent to meet regulatory expectations and

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

best assure continued rate recovery). In 2015, Exelon expects to contribute approximately $292 million to theanticipates funding its other postretirement benefit plans based on the funding considerations discussed above, with the exception of those plans which remain unfunded. Exelon expects to make other postretirement benefit plan contributions, including benefit payments related to unfunded plans, of approximately $37 million in 2013,2015, of which Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE expect to contribute $117$17 million, $114$2 million, $22$0 million, and $18$17 million, respectively.

 

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

 

Estimated future benefit payments to participants in all of the pension plans and postretirement benefit plans at December 31, 20122014 were:

 

   Pension
Benefits
   Other
Postretirement

Benefits
 
     

2013

  $943   $197 

2014

   807    204 

2015

   891    212 

2016

   868    220 

2017

   902    231 

2018 through 2022

   5,161    1,330 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total estimated future benefit payments through 2022

  $9,572   $2,394 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Pension
Benefits
   Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 

2015

  $1,064    $217  

2016

   962     223  

2017

   979     230  

2018

   1,004     236  

2019

   1,032     247  

2020 through 2024

   5,825     1,373  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total estimated future benefit payments through 2024

  $10,866    $2,526  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Allocation to Exelon Subsidiaries

 

Generation, ComEd, PECO, and BGE account for their participation in Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans by applying multiemployermulti-employer accounting. Employee-related assets and liabilities, including both pension and postretirement liabilities, for the legacy Exelon plans were allocated by Exelon to its subsidiaries based on the number of active employees as of January 1, 2001 as part of Exelon’s corporate restructuring. The obligation for Generation, ComEd and PECO reflects the initial allocation and the cumulative costs incurred and contributions made since January 1, 2001. Historically, Exelon allocateshas allocated the components of pension and other postretirement costs to the subsidiaries in the legacy Exelon plans based upon several factors, including the measures of active employee participation in each participating unit. The obligation for Generation, ComEd and PECO reflects the initial allocation and the cumulative costs incurred and contributions made since January 1, 2001. Pension and postretirement benefit contributions arewere allocated to legacy Exelon subsidiaries in proportion to active service costs recognized and total costs recognized, respectively. Beginning in 2015, Exelon is allocating costs related to its legacy Exelon pension and postretirement benefit plans to its subsidiaries based on both active and retired employee participation and contributions are being allocated based on accounting cost. The impact of this allocation methodology change is not material to any Registrant. For legacy CEG and legacy CENG plans, components of pension and other postretirement benefit costs and contributions arehave been, and will continue to be, allocated to the subsidiaries based on employee participation (both active and retired). Pension assets are allocated such that each subsidiary has a funded status consistent with the overall plan.

The following approximate amounts were included in capital and operating and maintenance expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s, BSC’s and BGE’s allocated portion of the Exelon-sponsored pension and other postretirement benefit plans. These amounts include the recognized contractual termination benefit charges, curtailment gains, and settlement charges:

For the Year Ended December 31,

  Generation   ComEd   PECO   BSC (a)   BGE (b)(c)   Exelon 

2012

  $341   $282   $50   $99   $60   $820 

2011

   249    213    32    48    51    542 

2010

   268    215    46    52    48    581 

(a)These amounts primarily represent amounts billed to Exelon’s subsidiaries through intercompany allocations.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The amounts below were included in capital expenditures and Operating and maintenance expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s, BSC’s and BGE’s allocated portion of the pension and postretirement benefit plan costs. These amounts include the recognized contractual termination benefit charges, curtailment gains, and settlement charges:

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

  Generation   ComEd   PECO   BSC (a)   BGE (b)(c)   Exelon 

2014

  $250    $162    $36    $46    $67     561  

2013

   347     309     43     71     55     825  

2012

   341     282     50     99     60     820  

(a)These amounts primarily represent amounts billed to Exelon’s subsidiaries through intercompany allocations. These amounts are not included in the Generation, ComEd, PECO or BGE amounts above. As of December 31, 2012, ComEd and BGE each reported a regulatory asset of $1 million related to their BSC-billed portion of the second quarter 2012 contractual termination benefit charge.
(b)The amounts included in capital and operatingOperating and maintenance expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 2011, and 2010 include $12 million $51 million, and $48 million, respectively, in costs incurred prior to the closing of Exelon’sthe Constellation merger with Constellation on March 12, 2012. These amounts are not included in Exelon’s capital expenditures and operatingOperating and maintenance expense for the yearsyear ended 2012, 2011, and 2010.December 31, 2012.
(c)BGE’s pension and other postretirement benefit costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 include a $3 million contractual termination benefit charge, which was recorded as a regulatory asset.asset as of December 31, 2012.

 

Plan Assets

 

Investment Strategy.Strategy. On a regular basis, Exelon evaluates its investment strategy to ensure that plan assets will be sufficient to pay plan benefits when due. As part of this ongoing evaluation, Exelon may make changes to its targeted asset allocation and investment strategy.

 

Exelon has developed and implemented ana liability hedging investment strategy for its qualified pension plans that has reduced the volatility of its pension assets relative to its pension liabilities. Exelon is likely to continue to gradually increase the liability hedging portfolio as the funded status of its plans improves. The overall objective is to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns that will balance the liquidity requirements of the plans’ liabilities while striving to minimize the risk of significant losses. This investment strategy would tend to result in a lower expected rate of return on plan assets in future years. Trust assets for Exelon’s other postretirement plans are managed in a diversified investment strategy that prioritizes maximizing liquidity and returns while minimizing asset volatility.

 

Exelon used an EROA of 7.50%7.00% and 6.45%6.46% to estimate its 20132015 pension and other postretirement benefit costs, respectively.

 

Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefit plan target asset allocations and December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 asset allocations were as follows:

 

Pension Plans

 

    Percentage of Plan Assets
at December 31,
     Percentage of Plan Assets
at December 31,
 

Asset Category

  Target Allocation 2012 2011   Target Allocation 2014 2013 

Equity securities

   34  35  32   32  33  35

Fixed income securities

   40  40   47    37  37    37  

Alternative investments(a)

   26  25   21    31  30    28  
   

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 

Total

    100  100    100  100
   

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

      Percentage of Plan Assets
at December 31,
 

Asset Category

  Target Allocation  2012  2011 

Equity securities

   45  46  37

Fixed income securities

   40  40   53 

Alternative investments(a)

   15  14   10 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

    100  100
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Alternative investments include private equity, hedge funds and real estate.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

      Percentage of Plan Assets
at December 31,
 

Asset Category

  Target Allocation  2014  2013 

Equity securities

   41  42  45

Fixed income securities

   34  34    37  

Alternative investments (a)

   25  24    18  
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

    100  100
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Alternative investments include private equity, hedge funds and real estate.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk.Risk. Exelon evaluated its pension and other postretirement benefit plans’ asset portfolios for the existence of significant concentrations of credit risk as of December 31, 2012.2014. Types of concentrations that were evaluated include, but are not limited to, investment concentrations in a single entity, type of industry, foreign country, and individual fund. As of December 31, 2012,2014, there were no significant concentrations (defined as greater than 10 percent10% of plan assets) of risk in Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table presents Exelon’s pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets measured and recorded at fair value on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

At December 31, 2012(a)  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Pension plan assets

       

Cash equivalents

  $1   $—     $—      $1 

Equity securities:

       

Individually held

   2,562    —      —       2,562 

Commingled funds

   —       1,111   —       1,111 

Mutual funds(c)

   323    —      —       323 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities subtotal

   2,885    1,111   —       3,996 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income securities:

       

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   1,037    —      —       1,037 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

   —       108   —       108 

Foreign debt securities

   —       252   —       252 

Corporate debt securities

   —       3,330   —       3,330 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       117   —       117 

Non-Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       28   —       28 

Commingled funds

   —       274   —       274 

Mutual funds(c)

   4    291   —       295 

Derivative instruments(b):

       

Assets

   —       9   —       9 

Liabilities

   —       (21  —       (21
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income securities subtotal

   1,041    4,388   —       5,429 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Private equity

   —       —      754    754 

Hedge funds

   —       1,080   1,235    2,315 

Real estate:

       

Individually held

   280    —      —       280 

Commingled funds

   —       75   —       75 

Real estate funds

   —       —      426    426 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Real estate subtotal

   280    75   426    781 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension plan assets subtotal

   4,207    6,654   2,415    13,276 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At December 31, 2014(a)  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Pension plan assets

       

Cash equivalents

  $1    $—     $—      $1  

Equities:

       

Domestic

   1,556     1,133    2     2,691  

Foreign

   1,705     316    —       2,021  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equities subtotal

   3,261     1,449    2     4,712  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income:

       

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   1,051     88    —       1,139  

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

   —       80    —       80  

Corporate debt securities

   —       3,125    120     3,245  

Other

   —       942    152     1,094  

Derivative instruments (b):

       

Assets

   —       4    —       4  

Liabilities

   —       (16  —       (16
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   1,051     4,223    272     5,546  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Private equity

   —       —      904     904  

Hedge funds

   —       1,355    1,329     2,684  

Real estate

   243     —      744     987  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension plan assets subtotal

   4,556     7,027    3,251     14,834  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

360


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

At December 31, 2012(a)  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets

        

Cash equivalents

   44    —       —       44 

Equity securities:

        

Individually held

   198    —       —       198 

Commingled funds

   —       530    —       530 

Mutual funds(c)

   230    —       —       230 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities subtotal

   428    530    —       958 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income securities:

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   18    —       —       18 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

   —       125    —       125 

Foreign debt securities

   —       3    —       3 

Corporate debt securities

   —       50    —       50 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       52    —       52 

Non-Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

   —       6    —       6 

Commingled funds

   —       271    —       271 

Mutual funds(c)

   295    2    —       297 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income securities subtotal

   313    509    —       822 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Private equity

   —       —       1    1 

Hedge funds

   —       188    12    200 

Real estate:

        

Individually held

   7    —       —       7 

Commingled funds

   —       2    —       2 

Real estate funds

   —       6    95    101 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Real estate subtotal

   7    8    95    110 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets subtotal

   792    1,235    108    2,135 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plan
assets(d)(e)

  $4,999   $7,889   $2,523   $15,411 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
At December 31, 2014(a)  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets

        

Cash equivalents

   11     —       —       11  

Equities:

        

Domestic

   296     378     —       674  

Foreign

   184     147     —       331  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equities subtotal

   480     525     —       1,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income:

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   15     59     —       74  

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

   —       197     —       197  

Corporate debt securities

   —       42     —       42  

Other

   253     272     —       525  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   268     570     —       838  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Hedge funds

   —       339     110     449  

Real estate

   8     —       116     124  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets subtotal

   767     1,434     226     2,427  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets (c)

  $5,323    $8,461    $3,477    $17,261  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

361
At December 31, 2013(a)  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Pension plan assets

       

Equities:

       

Domestic

  $1,587    $865   $2    $2,454  

Foreign

   1,773     302    —       2,075  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equities subtotal

   3,360     1,167    2     4,529  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income:

       

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   908     99    —       1,007  

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

   —       88    —       88  

Foreign debt securities

   —       205    —       205  

Corporate debt securities

   —       2,927    41     2,968  

Other

   5     899    —       904  

Derivative instruments (b):

       

Assets

   —       7    —       7  

Liabilities

   —       (134  —       (134
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   913     4,091    41     5,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Private equity

   —       —      806     806  

Hedge funds

   —       1,266    1,039     2,305  

Real estate

   264     2    582     848  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension plan assets subtotal

   4,537     6,526    2,470     13,533  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

At December 31, 2011 (a) Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Pension plan assets

    

Cash equivalents

 $8  $—     $—     $8 

Equity securities:

    

Individually held

  1,985   —      —      1,985 

Commingled funds

  —      858   —      858 

Mutual funds

  —      389   —      389 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity securities subtotal

  1,985   1,247   —      3,232 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income securities:

    

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

  1,616   48   —      1,664 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

  —      88   —      88 

Foreign debt securities

  —      224   —      224 

Corporate debt securities

  —      2,561   —      2,561 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

  —      156   —      156 

Non-Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

  —      28   —      28 

Commingled funds

  —      202   —      202 

Mutual funds

  —      277   —      277 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income securities subtotal

  1,616   3,584   —      5,200 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Private equity

  —      —      672   672 

Hedge funds(f)

  —      —      1,525   1,525 

Real estate:

    

Individually held

  207   —      —      207 

Commingled funds

  —      125   —      125 

Real estate funds

  —      —      229   229 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Real estate subtotal

  207   125   229   561 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pension plan assets subtotal

  3,816   4,956   2,426   11,198 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets

    

Cash equivalents

  73   —      —      73 

Equity securities:

    

Individually held

  110   —      —      110 

Commingled funds

  —      415   —      415 

Mutual funds

  —      171   —      171 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity securities subtotal

  110   586   —      696 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income securities:

    

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

  26   3   —      29 

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

  —      93   —      93 

Foreign debt securities

  —      4   —      4 

Corporate debt securities

  —      41   —      41 

Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

  —      34   —      34 

Non-Federal agency mortgage-backed securities

  —      7   —      7 

Commingled funds

  —      385   —      385 

Mutual funds

  —      256   —      256 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fixed income securities subtotal

  26   823   —      849 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Private equity

  —      —      1   1 

Hedge funds(f)

  —      —      157   157 

Real estate

    

Individually held

  4   —      —      4 

Commingled funds

  —      1   —      1 

Real Estate funds

  —      —      7   7 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Real estate subtotal

  4   1   7   12 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets subtotal

  213   1,410   165   1,788 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets (d)

 $4,029  $6,366  $2,591  $12,986 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

362


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

At December 31, 2013(a)  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets

        

Cash equivalents

   51     —       —       51  

Equities:

        

Domestic

   296     345     —       641  

Foreign

   154     170     —       324  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equities subtotal

   450     515     —       965  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income:

        

Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   17     46     —       63  

Debt securities issued by states of the United States and by political subdivisions of the states

   —       149     —       149  

Foreign debt securities

   —       2     —       2  

Corporate debt securities

   —       50     —       50  

Other

   305     225     —       530  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed income subtotal

   322     472     —       794  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Private equity

   —       —       2     2  

Hedge funds

   —       295     4     299  

Real estate

   8     5     109     122  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other postretirement benefit plan assets subtotal

   831     1,287     115     2,233  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets (c)

  $5,368    $7,813    $2,585    $15,766  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)See Note 9—11—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities for a description of levels within the fair value hierarchy.
(b)Derivative instruments have a total notional amount of $2,498$1,491 million and $910$2,651 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. The notional principal amounts for these instruments provide one measure of the transaction volume outstanding as of the fiscal years ended and do not represent the amount of the company’s exposure to credit or market loss.
(c)In 2012, Exelon reassessed its policy over the criteria that mutual fund investments must meet in order to be categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Therefore, certain mutual fund investments that were categorized within Level 2 in prior periods have been re-categorized as Level 1 investments as of December 31, 2012. The re-categorization of these mutual fund investments resulted in a transfer out of Level 2 of $852 million.
(d)Excludes net assets of $77$42 million and $43 million at December 31, 20122014 and 2011 respectively;2013, respectively, which are required to reconcile to the fair value of net plan assets. These items consist primarily of receivables related to pending securities sales, interest and dividends receivable, and payables related to pending securities purchases.
(e)Includes fixed income commingled fund assets of $66 million as of December 31, 2012. The fair value of these fixed income commingled fund assets of $69 million, as of December 31, 2011, are excluded from the tables above.
(f)In 2012, Exelon refined its policy over the criteria that hedge fund investments must meet in order to be categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Therefore, certain hedge fund investments that were categorized within Level 3 in prior periods have been re-categorized as Level 2 investments as of December 31, 2012. The re-categorization of these hedge fund investments is reflected as transfers out of Level 3 of $1.1 billion.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table presents the reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 20122014 and 2011:2013:

 

  Hedge funds Private equity Real estate Total   Hedge
funds
 Private
equity
 Real
estate
 Fixed
income
 Equities   Total 

Pension Assets

             

Balance as of January 1, 2012

  $1,525  $672  $229  $2,426 

Balance as of January 1, 2014

  $1,039   $806   $582   $41   $2    $2,470  

Actual return on plan assets:

        

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

   77    112    83    7    —       279  

Relating to assets sold during the period

   3    —      —      —      —       3  

Purchases, sales and settlements:

        

Purchases

   311    173    136    227    —       847  

Sales

   (38  —      (19  (3  —       (60

Settlements (a)

   (33  (203  (65  —      —       (301

Transfers into (out of) Level 3 (b)(c)

   (30  16    27    —      —       13  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2014

  $1,329   $904   $744   $272   $2    $3,251  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

        

Balance as of January 1, 2014

  $4   $2   $109   $—     $—      $115  

Actual return on plan assets:

             

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

   138   55   24   217    1    —      13    —      —       14  

Purchases, sales and settlements:

             

Purchases

   447   108   134   689    109    1    1    —      —       111  

Sales

   (6  —      —      (6   (4  (2  (7  —      —       (13

Settlements

   (4  (128  (28  (160

Transfers into (out of) Level 3 (a)(b)(c)

   (865  47   67   (751

Settlements (a)

   —      (1  —      —      —       (1
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

  $1,235  $754  $426  $2,415 

Balance as of December 31, 2014

  $110   $—     $116   $—     $—      $226  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

     

Balance as of January 1, 2012

  $157  $1  $7  $165 

Actual return on plan assets:

     

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

   11   —      3   14 

Purchases, sales and settlements:

     

Purchases

   32   —      91   123 

Sales

   —      —      —      —    

Settlements

   —      —      (1  (1

Transfers into (out of) Level 3(a)(b)(c)

   (188  —      (5  (193
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

  $12  $1  $95  $108 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

363


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

  Hedge funds Private equity Real estate Total   Hedge
funds
 Private
equity
 Real
estate
 Fixed
income
   Equities   Total 

Pension Assets

              

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  $329  $536  $179  $1,044 

Actual return on plan assets(d):

     

Balance as of January 1, 2013

  $1,235   $754   $426   $—      $—      $2,415  

Actual return on plan assets:

         

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

   (26  84   46   104    143    86    63    —       —       292  

Purchases, sales and settlements(d):

     

Relating to assets sold during the period

   3    —      (4  —       —       (1

Purchases, sales and settlements:

         

Purchases

   1,222   121   13   1,356    360    123    226    41     2     752  

Sales

   —      —      —      —       (76  —      (91  —       —       (167

Settlements

   —      (69  (9  (78

Transfers into (out of) Level 3

   —      —      —      —    

Settlements (a)

   (3  (157  (38  —       —       (198

Transfers into (out of) Level 3 (c)

   (623  —      —      —       —       (623
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

��  

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

  $1,525  $672  $229  $2,426 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

  $1,039   $806   $582   $41    $2    $2,470  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

              

Balance as of January 1, 2011

  $5  $—     $8  $13 

Balance as of January 1, 2013

  $12   $1   $95   $—      $—      $108  

Actual return on plan assets:

              

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

   (3  —      (1  (4   1    —      11    —       —       12  

Purchases, sales and settlements:

              

Purchases

   155   1   —      156    —      1    3    —       —       4  

Sales

   —      —      —      —       (1  —      —      —       —       (1

Settlements

   —      —      —      —    

Transfers into (out of) Level 3

   —      —      —      —    

Settlements (a)

   (4  —      —      —       —       (4

Transfers into (out of) Level 3 (c)

   (4  —      —      —       —       (4
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011

  $157  $1  $7  $165 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

  $4   $2   $109   $—      $—      $115  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Represents cash settlements only.
(b)In connection with the acquisition of Constellation in March 2012,Employee Matters Agreement between EDF and Exelon, Exelon assumed Constellation’sthe pension plan assets of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC and Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC resulting in transfers into Level 3 of $141$56 million.
(b)In 2012, Exelon refined its policy over the criteria that hedge fund investments must meet in order to be categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Therefore, certain hedge fund investments that were categorized within Level 3 in prior periods have been re-categorized as Level 2 investments as of December 31, 2012. The re-categorization of these hedge fund investments is reflected as transfers out of Level 3 of $1.1 billion.
(c)In 2012,As of January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2013, hedge fund investments that contained redemption restrictions limiting Exelon’s ability to redeem the liquidity termsinvestments within a reasonable period of atime were classified as Level 3 investments. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, restrictions for certain real estate investment changed to allowinvestments no longer applied, therefore allowing redemption within a reasonable period of time from the redemptionmeasurement date which led to a transferat NAV. As such, these hedge fund investments are reflected as transfers out of Level 3 to Level 2 of $5 million.$43 million and $627 million in 2014 and 2013 respectively.
(d)Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 for the pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets.

 

Valuation Techniques Used to Determine Fair Value

 

Cash equivalents.equivalents. Investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased, including certain short-term fixed income securities and money market funds, are considered cash equivalents. The fair values are based on observable market prices and, therefore, are included in the recurring fair value measurements hierarchy as Level 1.

 

Equity securities.Equities. Equities consist of individually held equity securities, equity mutual funds and equity commingled funds in domestic and foreign markets. With respect to individually held equity securities, including investments in U.S. and international securities, the trustees obtain prices from pricing services, whose prices are obtained from direct feeds from

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

market exchanges, which Exelon is able to independently corroborate. Equity securities held individually, including rights and warrants, are primarily traded on exchanges that contain only actively traded securities due to the volume trading requirements imposed by these exchanges. Equity securities are valued based on quoted prices in active markets and are categorized as Level 1. Certain private placement equity securities are categorized as Level 3 because they are not publicly traded and are priced using significant unobservable inputs.

 

Equity commingled funds and mutual funds are maintained by investment companies that hold certain investments in accordance with a stated set of fund objectives, which are consistent with Exelon’sthe plans’ overall investment strategy. The values of some of these funds are publicly quoted. For mutual funds which are publicly quoted, the funds are valued based on quoted prices in active markets

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

and have been categorized as Level 1. For equity commingled funds and mutual funds which are not publicly quoted, the fund administrators value the funds using the net asset valueNAV per fund share, derived from the quoted prices in active markets of the underlying securities. These funds have been categorized as Level 2.

 

Fixed income.income. For fixed income securities, which consist primarily of corporate debt securities, foreign government securities, municipal bonds, asset and mortgage-backed securities, commingled funds, mutual funds and derivative instruments, the trustees obtain multiple prices from pricing vendors whenever possible, which enables cross-provider validations in addition to checks for unusual daily movements. A primary price source is identified based on asset type, class or issue for each security. The trustees monitor prices supplied by pricing services and may use a supplemental price source or change the primary price source of a given security if the portfolio managers challenge an assigned price and the trustees determine that another price source is considered to be preferable. Exelon has obtained an understanding of how these prices are derived, including the nature and observability of the inputs used in deriving such prices. Additionally, Exelon selectively corroborates the fair values of securities by comparison to other market-based price sources. Investments in U.S. Treasury securities have been categorized as Level 1 because they trade in highly-liquid and transparent markets. The fair values ofCertain private placement fixed income securities excluding U.S. Treasuryhave been categorized as Level 3 because they are priced using certain significant unobservable inputs and are typically illiquid. The remaining fixed income securities, including certain other fixed income investments, are based on evaluated prices that reflect observable market information, such as actual trade information of similar securities, adjusted for observable differences and are categorized as Level 2.2

 

Derivative instruments consistingOther fixed income investments primarily consist of interest rate swaps to manage risk are recorded at fair value. Derivative instruments are valued based on external price data of comparable securities and have been categorized as Level 2.

Fixedfixed income commingled funds, and mutual funds, includingand short-term investment funds, which are maintained by investment companies and hold certain investments in accordance with a stated set of fund objectives, which are consistent with Exelon’s overall investment strategy. The values of some of these funds are publicly quoted. For mutual funds which are publicly quoted, the funds are valued based on quoted prices in active markets and have been categorized as Level 1. For fixed income commingled funds and mutual funds which are not publicly quoted, the fund administrators value the funds using the net asset valueNAV per fund share, derived from the quoted prices in active markets of the underlying securities. These funds have been categorized as Level 2. Certain fixed income commingled funds are valued using the NAV per fund share, which is based on the valuation of the underlying investments and include significant unobservable inputs. These funds have been categorized as Level 3.

Derivative instruments consisting primarily of interest rate swaps to manage risk are recorded at fair value. Derivative instruments are valued based on external price data of comparable securities and have been categorized as Level 2.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Private equity.equity. Private equity investments include those in limited partnerships that invest in operating companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange such as leveraged buyouts, growth capital, venture capital, distressed investments and investments in natural resources. Private equity valuations are reported by the fund manager and are based on the valuation of the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, operating results, discounted future cash flows and market based comparable data. Since these valuation inputs are not highly observable, private equity investments have been categorized as Level 3.

 

Hedge funds.funds. Hedge fund investments include those seeking to maximize absolute returns using a broad range of strategies to enhance returns and provide additional diversification. The fair value of hedge funds is determined using NAV or ownership interest of the investments. Exelon has the ability to redeem these investments at NAV or its equivalent subject to certain restrictions which may include a lock-up period or a gate. For Exelon’s investments that have terms that allow redemption within a reasonable period of time from the measurement date, the hedge fund investments are categorized as Level 2. For investments that have restrictions that may limit

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Exelon’s ability to redeem the investments at the measurement date or within a reasonable period of time, the hedge fund investments are categorized as Level 3.

 

Real estate.estate. Real estate investment trusts valued daily based on quoted prices in active markets are categorized as Level 1. Real estate commingled funds are maintained by investment companies and hold certain investments in accordance with a stated set of fund objectives, which are consistent with Exelon’s overall investment strategy. Since these funds are not publicly quoted, the fund administrators value the funds using the net asset valueNAV per fund share, derived from the quoted prices in active markets of the underlying securities. These funds have been categorized as Level 2. Other real estate funds are funds with a direct investment in a pool of real estate properties. These funds are valued by investment managers on a periodic basis using pricing models that use independent appraisals from sources with professional qualifications. Since these valuation inputs are not highly observable, these real estate funds have been categorized as Level 3.

 

As of December 31, 2014, Exelon has outstanding commitments to invest in private equity and real estate investments of approximately $825 million. These commitments will be funded by Exelon’s existing pension and other postretirement benefit trusts.

Defined Contribution Savings Plan (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGEThe Registrants participate in avarious 401(k) defined contribution savings planplans that are sponsored by Exelon. The plan isplans are qualified under applicable sections of the IRC and allowsallow employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax and after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines. Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGEAll Registrants match a percentage of the employee contributioncontributions up to certain limits. The following table presents matching contributions to the savings plan for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE   Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE (a)   BSC (b) 

2014

  $103    $51    $26    $8    $8    $10  

2013

   85     40     22     8     8     7  

2012

  $67   $30   $19   $7   $7    67     30     19     7     7     5  

2011

   78    40    22    9    7 

2010

   81    42    22    9    6 

 

15. Plant Retirements (Exelon and Generation)
(a)BGE’s matching contributions for the year ended December 31, 2012 include $1 million incurred prior to the closing of the Constellation merger on March 12, 2012. These costs are not included in Exelon’s matching contributions for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(b)These amounts primarily represent amounts billed to Exelon’s subsidiaries through intercompany allocations. These costs are not included in the Generation, ComEd, PECO, or BGE amounts above.

Schuylkill Station and Riverside Station

On October 31, 2012, Generation notified PJM of its intention to permanently retire Schuylkill Generating Station Unit 1 by February 1, 2013, and Riverside Generating Station Unit 6 by June 1, 2014. Schuylkill Unit 1 is a 166 MW peaking oil unit located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which was placed in service in 1958. Riverside Unit 6 is a 115 MW peaking gas/kerosene unit located in Baltimore, Maryland, which was placed in service in 1970. The units are being retired because they are no longer economic to operate due to their age, relatively high capital and operating costs and declining revenue expectations. On November 30, 2012, PJM notified Generation that it did not identify any transmission system reliability issues associated with the proposed Schuylkill Unit 1 retirement date and as a result, Schuylkill Unit 1 was retired on January 1, 2013. On January 7, 2013, PJM notified Generation that it did not identify any transmission system reliability issues associated with the proposed Riverside Unit 6 retirement date. Exelon will determine the final retirement date for Riverside Unit 6 during the second quarter of 2013. The early retirements will not have a material impact on Generation or Exelon’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Oyster Creek

On December 8, 2010, in connection with the executed Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with the NJDEP, Exelon announced that Generation will permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek by December 31, 2019.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

17. Severance (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

The Registrants have an ongoing severance plan under which, in general, the longer an employee worked prior to termination the greater the amount of severance benefits. The Registrants record a liability and expense or regulatory asset for severance once terminations are probable of occurrence and the related severance benefits can be reasonably estimated. For severance benefits that are incremental to its ongoing severance plan (“one-time termination benefits”), the Registrants measure the obligation and record the expense at fair value at the communication date if there are no future service requirements, or, if future service is required to receive the termination benefit, ratably over the required service period.

 

Eddystone Station and Cromby StationCENG Integration-Related Severance

 

In 2009, Exelon announced its intention to permanently retire three coal-fired generating unitsconnection with the Master Agreement, Generation and one oil/gas-fired generating unit, effective May 31, 2011,CENG recorded a severance accrual in responsethe fourth quarter of 2013 for the anticipated employee position reductions as a result of the integration of $2 million and $16 million, respectively. The majority of these positions are corporate and support positions at CENG. On April 1, 2014, the date the NOSA was executed, Generation consolidated the $19 million CENG severance liability pursuant to the economic outlook related toMaster Agreement. For the continued operation of these four units. However, PJM determined that transmission reliability upgrades would be necessary to alleviate reliability impacts and that those upgrades would be completed in a manner that will permit Generation’s retirement of two of the units on that date and two of the units subsequent to May 31, 2011. On May 31, 2011, Cromby Generating Station (Cromby) Unit 1 and Eddystone Generating Station (Eddystone) Unit 1 were retired; Cromby Unit 2 retired onyears ended December 31, 20112014 and Eddystone Unit 2 retired on May 31, 2012. On May 27, 2011, the FERC approved a settlement providing for a reliability-must-run rate schedule, which defines compensation to be paid to Generation for continuing to operate these units. The monthly fixed-cost recovery during the reliability-must-run period for Eddystone Unit 2 is approximately $6 million. Such revenue is intended to recover total expected operating costs, plus a return on net assets, of the two units during the reliability-must-run period. In addition, Generation is reimbursed for variable costs, including fuel, emissions costs, chemicals, auxiliary power2013, respectively, Exelon and for project investment costs during the reliability-must-run period. Eddystone Unit 2 and Cromby Unit 2 operated under the reliability-must-run agreement from June 1, 2011 until their respective retirement dates.

Since the announced retirements in December 2009, Generation recorded pre-tax expenseseverance benefit costs associated with the employee reductions of $44$3 million which included $18and $2 million of expense for the write down of inventory, $13 million of expense for estimated salary continuance and health and welfare severance benefits and $13 million of shut down costs recorded within operatingOperating and maintenance expense in Exelon’s and Generation’stheir Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The estimated amount of severance payments associated with this plan is expected to be approximately $24 million. As of December 31, 2014, management recorded its best estimate of severance benefits, which could be adjusted through the completion of the integration process if additional employee position reductions are identified or if employees resign prior to their agreed upon service termination date. Estimated costs to be incurred after December 31, 2014 are not material.

 

DuringAmounts included in the table below represent the severance liability recorded by Exelon and Generation related to the CENG integration:

Year Ended December 31, 2014

Severance Liability

  Exelon and
Generation
 

Balance at December 31, 2013

  $2  

Integration of CENG(a)

   19  

Severance charges

   3  

Payments

   (11
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

  $13  
  

 

 

 

(a)Includes the fair value of the CENG integration-related obligation as of April 1, 2014, the date of consolidation. Note this includes an additional $3 million of severance charges incurred in the first quarter of 2014 by CENG. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information.

Cash payments under the severance plan began in 2014. Substantially all cash payments under the plan are expected to be made by the end of 2015.

Constellation Merger-Related Severance

Upon closing the merger with Constellation, Exelon recorded a severance accrual for the anticipated employee position reductions as a result of the post-merger integration. The majority of these positions are corporate and Generation support positions. Since then, Exelon has identified

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

specific employees to be severed pursuant to the merger-related staffing and selection process as well as employees that were previously identified for severance but have since accepted another position within Exelon and are no longer receiving a severance benefit. Exelon adjusts its accrual each quarter to reflect its best estimate of remaining severance costs.

The amount of severance expense associated with the post-merger integration recognized for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is not material. Estimated costs to be incurred after December 31, 2014 are not immaterial.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, Generationthe Registrants recorded $1 millionthe following severance benefit costs associated with identified job reductions within Operating and maintenance expense in their Consolidated Statements of expenseOperations and Comprehensive Income, except for the write down of inventorythose costs that were capitalized as regulatory assets related to ComEd and $11 million of shut down costs. DuringBGE:

Year Ended December 31, 2012

Severance Benefits(a)

  Exelon (b)   Generation   ComEd (b)   PECO   BGE (b) 

Severance charges

  $124    $80    $14    $7    $17  

Stock compensation

   7     4     1     —       1  

Other charges

   7     4     1     —       1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total severance benefits

  $138    $88    $16    $7    $19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)The amounts above include $46 million at Generation, $14 million at ComEd, $7 million at PECO, and $7 million at BGE, for amounts billed by BSC through intercompany allocations for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(b)Exelon, ComEd and BGE established regulatory assets of $35 million, $16 million and $19 million, respectively, for severance benefits costs for the year ended December 31, 2012. The majority of these costs are expected to be recovered over a five-year period.

Amounts included in the table below represent the severance liability recorded by Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE for employees of those Registrants and exclude amounts billed through intercompany allocations:

Severance liability

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

Balance at December 31, 2012

  $111   $33   $1   $—      $11  

Severance charges (a)

   5    1    —      —       —    

Stock compensation

   1    —      —      —       —    

Payments

   (64  (24  (1  —       (5
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

  $53   $10   $—     $—      $6  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Payments

   (41  (7  —      —       (4
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

  $12   $3   $—     $—      $2  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes salary continuance and health and welfare severance benefits. Amounts primarily represent benefits provided for under Exelon’s ongoing severance plan. One-time termination benefits were not material for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Substantially all cash payments under the plan are expected to be made by the end of 2016.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Ongoing Severance Plans

The Registrants provide severance, health and welfare benefits under Exelon’s ongoing severance benefit plans to terminated employees in the normal course of business, which were not directly related to the merger with Constellation or with the integration of CENG. These benefits are accrued for when the benefits are considered probable and can be reasonably estimated.

For the years ended December 31, 2011, Generation2014, 2013, and 2012, the Registrants recorded pre-tax expense of $4 million for estimated salary continuance and health and welfarethe following severance costs associated with these ongoing severance benefits within Operating and $2 millionmaintenance expense in their Consolidated Statements of shut down costs.Operations and Comprehensive Income:

Severance Benefits(a)

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Severance Charges—2014

  $7    $5    $1    $—      $1  

Severance Charges—2013

   18     16     2     —       —    

Severance Charges—2012

   19     14     2     1     3  

(a)The amounts above for Generation include $1 million, $2 million, and $0 million for amounts billed by BSC through intercompany allocations for the years ended December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. Amounts billed by BSC to ComEd, PECO and BGE were not material.
(b)The amount of ongoing severance for Generation for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes a $3 million severance reserve as a result of anticipated employee position reductions due to recent acquisitions.

 

The following table presents the activityseverance liability balances associated with these ongoing severance benefits as of severance obligations for the announced Cromby and Eddystone retirements from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012:2014 and 2013 are not material.

Severance Benefits Obligation

  Exelon and
Generation
 

Balance at January 1, 2011

  $7 

Severance charges recorded

   4 

Cash payments

   (4
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   7 

Cash payments

   (4
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

  $3 
  

 

 

 

 

16.18. Preferred and Preference Securities (Exelon, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

At December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, Exelon was authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of preferred securities, none of which were outstanding.

 

Preferred and Preference Securities of Subsidiaries

 

At December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, ComEd prior preferred securities and ComEd cumulative preference securities consisted of 850,000 shares and 6,810,451 shares authorized, respectively, none of which were outstanding.

 

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Combined NotesOn May 1, 2013, PECO redeemed all of its outstanding preferred securities. PECO had $87 million of cumulative preferred securities that were redeemable at its option at any time for the redemption price established when each series was issued. The redemption premium was treated as a reduction to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(DollarsNet income to arrive at Net income attributable to common shareholders utilized in millions, exceptthe calculation of the earnings per share data unless otherwise noted)

for Exelon.

 

At December 31, 20122014 and 2011, PECO cumulative preferred securities, no par value, consisted of 15,000,000 shares authorized and the outstanding amounts set forth below. Shares of preferred securities have full voting rights, including the right to cumulate votes in the election of directors.

       December 31, 
   Redemption
Price(a)
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
     Shares Outstanding   Dollar Amount 

Series (without mandatory redemption)

          

$4.68 (Series D)

  $104.00    150,000    150,000   $15   $15 

$4.40 (Series C)

   112.50    274,720    274,720    27    27 

$4.30 (Series B)

   102.00    150,000    150,000    15    15 

$3.80 (Series A)

   106.00    300,000    300,000    30    30 
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total preferred securities

     874,720    874,720   $87   $87 
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Redeemable, at the option of PECO, at the indicated dollar amounts per share, plus accrued dividends.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011,2013, BGE cumulative preference stock, $100 par value, consisted of 6,500,000 shares authorized and the outstanding amounts set forth below. Shares of BGE preference stock have no voting power except for the following:

 

The preference stock has one vote per share on any charter amendment which would create or authorize any shares of stock ranking prior to or on a parity with the preference stock as to either dividends or distribution of assets, or which would substantially adversely affect the contract rights, as expressly set forth in BGE’s charter, of the preference stock, each of which requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the shares of preference stock outstanding; and

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Whenever BGE fails to pay full dividends on the preference stock and such failure continues for one year, the preference stock shall have one vote per share on all matters, until and unless such dividends shall have been paid in full. Upon liquidation, the holders of the preference stock of each series outstanding are entitled to receive the par amount of their shares and an amount equal to the unpaid accrued dividends.

 

      December 31,       December 31, 
  Redemption
Price(a)
   2012   2011   2012   2011     Redemption
Price(a)
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
  Shares Outstanding   Dollar Amount       Shares Outstanding           Dollar Amount     

Series (without mandatory redemption)

                    

7.125%, 1993 Series

  $100.36    400,000    400,000   $40   $40   $100.00     400,000     400,000    $40    $40  

6.97%, 1993 Series

   100.35    500,000    500,000    50    50    100.00     500,000     500,000     50     50  

6.70%, 1993 Series

   100.67    400,000    400,000    40    40    100.00     400,000     400,000     40     40  

6.99%, 1995 Series

   101.05    600,000    600,000    60    60    100.35     600,000     600,000     60     60  
    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total preference stock

     1,900,000    1,900,000   $190   $190      1,900,000     1,900,000    $190    $190  
    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Redeemable, at the option of BGE, at the indicated dollar amounts per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.

 

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17.19. Common Stock (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

AtThe following table presents common stock authorized and outstanding as of December 31, 20122014 and 2011, Exelon’s common stock without par value consisted of 2,000,000,000 shares authorized and 854,781,389 shares and 663,368,958, shares outstanding, respectively. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, ComEd’s common stock with a $ 12.50 par value consisted of 250,000,000 shares authorized and 127,016,761 shares and 127,016,529 shares outstanding, respectively. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, PECO’s common stock without par value consisted of 500,000,000 shares authorized and 170,478,507 shares outstanding. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, BGE’s common stock without par value consisted of 175,000,000 shares authorized and 1,000 shares outstanding.2013:

           December 31, 
           2014   2013 
   Par Value   Shares Authorized   Shares Outstanding 

Common Stock

        

Exelon

   no par value     2,000,000,000     859,833,343     857,290,484  

ComEd

   $12.50     250,000,000     127,016,947     127,016,896  

PECO

   no par value     500,000,000     170,478,507     170,478,507  

BGE

   no par value     175,000,000     1,000     1,000  

 

ComEd had 74,18273,533 and 75,09673,709 warrants outstanding to purchase ComEd common stock at December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, respectively. The warrants entitle the holders to convert such warrants into common stock of ComEd at a conversion rate of one share of common stock for three warrants. At December 31, 20122014 and 2011, 24,7272013, 24,511 and 25,03224,570 shares of common stock, respectively, were reserved for the conversion of warrants.

 

Equity Securities Offering

In June 2014, Exelon marketed an equity offering of 57.5 million shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $35 per share. In connection with such offering, Exelon entered into forward sale agreements requiring Exelon to, at its election, prior to October 29, 2015; i) physically settle the transaction through the issuance of 57.5 million shares of its common stock in exchange for net proceeds at the forward price specified in the agreements of between approximately $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion, after consideration of underwriters discount of approximately $60 million and subject to certain adjustments as provided in the forward sales agreement, or ii) net settle the transaction either through the payment of cash or shares of its common stock based on the then current market value of

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

the shares minus the value of the shares at the forward price, net of the underwriters discount and the daily accretion rate. No amounts have or will be recorded in Exelon’s consolidated financial statements with respect to the equity offering until settlement of the forward sale agreements occurs. If Exelon elected to net share settle the contract as of December 31, 2014, Exelon would have been required to issue 4 million shares. If Exelon elects to cash settle the contract, the transaction costs will be recorded as a charge to earnings in the period in which it becomes probable that Exelon will cash settle. Otherwise, all transaction costs will be reflected as a reduction to the value of the common stock issued in Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The net proceeds received upon settlement are expected to be used to finance a portion of the acquisition of PHI and for general corporate purposes. Until settlement, earnings per share dilution resulting from the forward sales agreement, if any, will be determined under the treasury stock method.

Concurrent with the forward equity transaction, Exelon also issued $1.15 billion of junior subordinated notes in the form of 23 million equity units. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements for further information on the equity units.

Share Repurchases

 

Share Repurchase Programs.Programs. In April 2004, Exelon’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary share repurchase program that allowed Exelon to repurchase shares of its common stock on a periodic basis in the open market. The share repurchase program was intended to mitigate, in part, the dilutive effect of shares issued under Exelon’s employee stock option plan and Exelon’s ESPP. The aggregate value of the shares of common stock repurchased pursuant to the program cannot exceed the economic benefit received after January 1, 2004 due to stock option exercises and share purchases pursuant to Exelon’s ESPP. The economic benefit consists of the direct cash proceeds from purchases of stock and the tax benefits associated with exercises of stock options. The 2004 share repurchase program had no specified limit on the number of shares that could be repurchased and no specified termination date. In 2008, Exelon management decided to defer indefinitely any share repurchases. Any shares repurchased are held as treasury shares, at cost, unless cancelled or reissued at the discretion of Exelon’s management.

In the third quarter of 2008, Exelon’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program for $1.5 billion of its common stock. Subsequently, Exelon’s management determined to defer indefinitely any share repurchases. This decision was made in light of a variety of factors, including: developments affecting the world economy and commodity markets, including those for electricity and gas; the continued uncertainty in capital and credit markets and the potential impact of those events on Exelon’s future cash needs; projected cash needs to support investment in the business, including maintenance capital and nuclear uprates; and value-added growth opportunities.

Under the share repurchase programs, dating back to 2004, 34.735 million shares of common stock are held as treasury stock with a cost of $2.3 billion at December 31, 2012.2014. During 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, Exelon had no common stock repurchases.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

 

Exelon grants stock-based awards through its LTIP, which primarily includes stock options, restricted stock units and performance share awards, stock options and restricted stock units.awards. At December 31, 2012,2014, there were approximately 2016 million shares authorized for issuance under the LTIP. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, exercised and distributed stock-based awards were primarily issued from authorized but unissued common stock shares.

 

369The Compensation Committee of Exelon’s Board of Directors changed the mix of awards granted under the LTIP in 2013 by eliminating stock options in favor of the use of full value shares, consisting of 67% performance shares and 33% restricted stock units. The performance share awards granted in 2013 will cliff vest at the end of a three-year performance period. The performance share awards granted in 2012 and earlier had a one-year performance period and vested ratably over three years. To address the reduction in annual award opportunity resulting from the transition to a three-year cliff vesting performance period, the Compensation Committee also approved a one-time grant of


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Asperformance share transition awards in 2013, which vested one-third after one year, with the LTIP sponsor,remaining balance vesting over a two-year performance period. These one-time 2013 performance share transition awards will be settled 50% in common stock and 50% in cash, except for awards granted to executive vice presidents and higher officers that may be settled 100% in cash if certain Exelon is the sole issuer of all stock-based compensation awards. All awardsstock ownership requirements are recorded as equity or a liabilitysatisfied. In addition to this change, in Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The stock-based compensation expense specifically attributable to the employees of Generation,2013 ComEd and in 2014 PECO and BGE is directly recordedtransitioned from Exelon stock-based awards to operating and maintenancecash award programs with payouts based on the performance of each respective utility. The following tables do not include expense within each of their respective Consolidated Statements of Operations. Stock-basedrelated to these plans as they are not considered stock-based compensation expense attributable to BSC employees is allocated to the Registrants using a cost-causative allocation method.

In connection with the acquisition of Constellation in March 2012, Exelon assumed Constellation’s 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan, 2002 Senior Management Long-Term Incentive Plan, Amended and Restated 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan, Amended and Restated Management Long-Term Incentive Plan and Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan (collectively and as amended, if applicable, the “Constellation Plans”). Stock-based awards grantedplans under the Constellation Plans and held by Constellation employees were generally converted into outstanding Exelon stock-based compensation awards with the estimated fair value determined to be $71 million using the Black-Scholes model. Refer to Note 4 - Merger and Acquisitions for further information regarding the merger transaction. Specifically, as of the merger closing: (1) Exelon converted 12,037,093 outstanding shares that were subject to Constellation stock options into 11,194,151 Exelon stock options valued at $65 million; and (2) Exelon converted 165,219 Constellation no-sale restricted stock units into 153,654 Exelon no-sale restricted stock units valued at $6 million.

Exelon generally grants most of its stock options in the first quarter of each year. In connection with the merger with Constellation, the Compensation Committee of Exelon’s Board of Directors elected to delay the annual equity award grant from January 2012 to the effective date of the merger on March 12, 2012, in order to ensure that a majority of eligible employees receive grants on the same date and at the same market price.applicable accounting guidance.

 

The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

   Year Ended
December 31,
 

Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense

  2012  2011  2010 

Performance share awards

  $46  $26  $6 

Stock options

   15   8   10 

Restricted stock units

   50   31   21 

Other stock-based awards

   4   4   4 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating and maintenance expense

   115   69   41 

Income tax benefit

   (44  (27  (16
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total after-tax stock-based compensation expense

  $71  $42  $25 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

   Year Ended
December 31,
 

Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense

  2014  2013  2012 

Performance share awards

  $59   $48   $46  

Restricted stock units

   61    61    50  

Stock options

   2    3    15  

Other stock-based awards

   5    6    4  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating and maintenance expense

   127    118    115  

Income tax benefit

   (47  (44  (44
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total after-tax stock-based compensation expense

  $80   $74   $71  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The following table presents stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

  Year Ended December
31,
   Year Ended
December 31,
 

Subsidiaries

  2012 (a)   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 (a) 

Generation

  $42   $31   $21   $52    $48    $42  

ComEd

   11    5    3    7     9     11  

PECO

   5    5    3    3     5     5  

BGE

   5    6    4    5     6     5  

BSC(b)

   52    28    14    60     50     52  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $115   $69   $41   $127    $118    $115  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)For BGE, reflects BGE’s stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) for December 31, 2012 excludes $2 million of cost incurred in 2012 prior to the closing of Exelon’s merger with Constellation on March 12, 2012. This amount is not included in Exelon’s stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012. For Exelon2012 shown in the table titled Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Generation, includes the stock-based compensation expense of Constellation and BGE from the date of the merger, March 12, 2012, through December 31, 2012.breakout by subsidiary above.
(b)These amounts primarily represent amounts billed to Exelon’s subsidiaries through intercompany allocations. These amounts are not included in the Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE amounts above.

 

There were no significant stock-based compensation costs capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010.2012.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Exelon receives a tax deduction based on the intrinsic value of the award on the exercise date for stock options and the distribution date for performance share awards and restricted stock units. For each award, throughout the requisite service period, Exelon recognizes the tax benefit related to compensation costs. The tax deductions in excess of the benefits recorded throughout the requisite service period are recorded to common stock and are included in other financing activities within Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The following table presents information regarding Exelon’s tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

  Year Ended
December 31,
   Year Ended
December 31,
 
  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Realized tax benefit when exercised/distributed:

            

Stock options

  $3   $2   $5   $—      $—      $3  

Restricted stock units

   11    8    9    17     11     11  

Performance share awards

   7    7    13    11     11     7  

Stock deferral plan

   —      1    1    —       1     —    

Excess tax benefits included in other financing activities of Exelon’s

            

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

            

Stock options

  $2   $1   $3   $—      $—      $2  

 

Stock Options

 

Non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of Exelon’s common stock arewere granted under the LTIP. TheLTIP through 2012. Due to changes in the LTIP, there were no stock options granted in 2013 or 2014. For all stock options granted through 2012, the exercise price of the stock options is equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the date of option grant. Stock options granted under the LTIP generally become exercisable upon a specified vesting date. The vesting period of stock options is generally four years. All stock options expire ten years from the date of grant.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The value of stock options at the date of grant is expensed over the requisite service period using the straight-line method. The requisite service period for stock options is generally four years. However, certain stock options become fully vested upon the employee reaching retirement-eligibility. The value of the stock options granted to retirement-eligible employees is either recognized immediately upon the date of grant or through the date at which the employee reaches retirement eligibility.

 

Exelon grants most of its stock options in the first quarter of each year. Stock options granted during the remaining quarters of 2012, 2011 and 2010 were not significant.

The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. The following table presents the weighted average assumptions used in the pricing model for grants and the resulting weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:2012:

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2012  2011  2010 

Dividend yield

   5.28  4.84  4.56

Expected volatility

   23.20  24.40  27.10

Risk-free interest rate

   1.30  2.65  2.96

Expected life (years)

   6.25   6.25   6.25 

Weighted average grant date fair value (per share)

  $4.18  $6.22  $8.08 
Year ended
December 31, 2012

Dividend yield

5.28

Expected volatility

23.20

Risk-free interest rate

1.30

Expected life (years)

6.25

Weighted average grant date fair value (per share)

4.18

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The assumptions above relate to Exelon stock options granted during the periodin 2012 and therefore do not include stock options that were converted in connection with the merger with Constellation during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The dividend yield is based on several factors, including Exelon’s most recent dividend payment at the grant date and the average stock price over the previous year. Expected volatility is based on implied volatilities of traded stock options in Exelon’s common stock and historical volatility over the estimated expected life of the stock options. The risk-free interest rate for a security with a term equal to the expected life is based on a yield curve constructed from U.S. Treasury strips at the time of grant. For each year presented, the expected life represents the period of time the stock options are expected to be outstanding and is based on the simplified method. Exelon believes that the simplified method is appropriate due to several factors that result in historical exercise data not being sufficient to determine a reasonable estimate of expected term. Exelon uses historical data to estimate employee forfeitures, which are compared to actual forfeitures on a quarterly basis and adjusted as necessary.

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following table presents information with respect to stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
(per
share)
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life

(years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Balance of shares outstanding at December 31, 2011

   11,553,761  $48.49     

Options granted

   2,372,000   39.66     

Converted Constellation options

   11,194,151   41.35     

Options exercised

   (1,776,041  26.41     

Options forfeited

   (980,986  42.90     

Options expired

   (459,104  49.45     
  

 

 

      

Balance of shares outstanding at December 31, 2012

   21,903,781  $45.91    5.58   $13 
  

 

 

      

Exercisable at December 31, 2012(a)

   19,943,116  $46.40    5.25   $13 
  

 

 

      
   Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
(per
share)
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Balance of shares outstanding at December 31, 2013

   21,035,445   $46.07      

Options exercised

   (291,805  25.27      

Options forfeited

   (8,886  55.78      

Options expired

   (1,903,787  41.47      
  

 

 

      

Balance of shares outstanding at December 31, 2014

   18,830,967   $46.85     4.11    $29  
  

 

 

      

Exercisable at December 31, 2014(a)

   18,398,932   $47.01     4.04    $29  
  

 

 

      

 

(a)Includes stock options issued to retirement eligible employees.

 

The following table summarizes additional information regarding stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended
December 31,
 
  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Intrinsic value(a)

  $19   $5   $13   $3    $4    $19  

Cash received for exercise price

   47    13    24    7     19     47  

 

(a)The difference between the market value on the date of exercise and the option exercise price.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table summarizes Exelon’s nonvested stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Shares  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
(per share)
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2011(a)

   877,050  $48.66 

Granted(b)

   2,372,000   39.66 

Converted Constellation options

   11,194,151   41.35 

Vested(b)(c)

   (12,023,432  41.37 

Forfeited

   (459,104  49.45 
  

 

 

  

Nonvested at December 31, 2012(a)

   1,960,665  $40.56 
  

 

 

  
   Shares  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
(per share)
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2013(a)

   847,118   $40.22  

Vested

   (406,197  40.21  

Forfeited

   (8,886  55.78  
  

 

 

  

Nonvested at December 31, 2014(a)

   432,035   $39.91  
  

 

 

  

 

(a)Excludes 2,647,536746,140 and 1,348,0001,348,913 of stock options issued to retirement-eligible employees as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively, as they are fully vested.
(b)Includes 8,684,709 of converted Constellation options that were vested prior to the Merger on March 12, 2012.
(c)Includes 1,699,000 of stock options issued to retirement-eligible employees in 2012 that vested immediately upon the employee reaching retirement eligibility.

 

At December 31, 2012, $62014, $1 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock options are expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average period of 2.4 years.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

1.0 year.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

Restricted stock units are granted under the LTIP with the majority being settled in a specific number of shares of common stock after the service condition has been met. The corresponding cost of services is measured based on the grant date fair value of the restricted stock unit issued.

 

The value of the restricted stock units is expensed over the requisite service period using the straight-line method. The requisite service period for restricted stock units is generally three to five years. However, certain restricted stock unit awards become fully vested upon the employee reaching retirement-eligibility. The value of the restricted stock units granted to retirement-eligible employees is either recognized immediately upon the date of grant or through the date at which the employee reaches retirement eligibility. Exelon uses historical data to estimate employee forfeitures, which are compared to actual forfeitures on a quarterly basis and adjusted as necessary.

 

The following table summarizes Exelon’s nonvested restricted stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Shares  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value (per share)
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2011(a)

   1,074,484  $48.08 

Granted

   1,332,214   39.94 

Converted Constellation restricted stock

   825,735   38.91 

Vested

   (479,805  46.36 

Forfeited

   (76,484  42.21 

Undistributed vested awards(b)

   (646,983  40.75 
  

 

 

  

Nonvested at December 31, 2012(a)

   2,029,161  $42.12 
  

 

 

  
   Shares  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value (per share)
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2013(a)

   3,386,697   $34.10  

Granted

   2,252,574    28.71  

Vested

   (1,216,016  35.36  

Forfeited

   (86,094  31.99  

Undistributed vested awards (b)

   (578,943  29.17  
  

 

 

  

Nonvested at December 31, 2014(a)

   3,758,218   $31.27  
  

 

 

  

 

(a)Excludes 686,121975,116 and 448,827931,628 of restricted stock units issued to retirement-eligible employees as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively, as they are fully vested.
(b)Represents restricted stock units that vested but were not distributed to retirement-eligible employees during 2012.2014.

 

The weighted average grant date fair value (per share) of restricted stock units granted for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 2011was $28.71, $31.06 and 2010 was $39.94, $43.33 and $44.23, respectively. At

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, Exelon had obligations related to outstanding restricted stock units not yet settled of $58$85 million and $46$77 million, respectively, which are included in common stock in Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, Exelon settled restricted stock units with fair value totaling $25$43 million, $19$28 million and $22$25 million, respectively. At December 31, 2012, $432014, $59 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock units are expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average period of 1.92.1 years.

 

Performance Share Awards

 

Performance share awards are granted under the LTIP with the 2012 performance share awards being settled in 50% common stockLTIP. The 2014 and 50% cash over the three-year vesting term. The 20112013 performance share awards are being settled entirely50% in common stock overand 50% in cash at the end of the three-year vesting term.performance period except for awards granted to executive vice presidents and higher officers that may be settled 100% in cash if certain ownership requirements are satisfied. The performance shares granted prior to 20112012 generally vest and settle over a three-year period with the holders receiving shares of common stock and/or cash annually during the vesting period.

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

These awards are recorded at fair value at the date of grant with the estimated grant date fair value based on the expected payout of the award, which may range from 75% to 125% of the payout target. The common stock portion of the performance share and one-time 2013 performance share transition awards is considered an equity award with the 75% payout floor beingand is valued based on Exelon’s stock price on the grant date. The cash portion of the awardawards is considered a liability award with the 75% payout floor beingwhich is remeasured each reporting period based on Exelon’s current stock price. The expected payout in excessAs the value of the 75% floor forcommon stock and cash portions of the equity and liability portionsawards are remeasured each reporting period based on Exelon’s current stock price andduring the performance period, coupled with changes in the total shareholder return modifier and expected payout of the award; therefore these portions ofaward, the awardcompensation costs are subject to volatility until the payout is established.

 

In 2010, the number of performance shares granted was determined based on the performance of Exelon’s common stock relative to certain stock market indices during the three-year period through the end of the year of grant. These performance share awards generally vest and settle over a three-year period. The holders of these performance share awards receive shares of common stock and/or cash annually during the vesting period. Participants are eligible for partial or full distributions in cash if they meet certain stock ownership requirements.

The 2010 performance share awards that were settled in stock were recorded as common stock within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded at fair value at the date of grant. The grant date fair value of equity classified performance share awards granted during the year ended 2010 was estimated using historical data for the previous two plan years and a Monte Carlo simulation model for the current plan year. This model requires assumptions regarding Exelon’s total shareholder return relative to certain stock market indices and the stock beta and volatility of Exelon’s common stock and all stocks represented in these indices. Volatility for Exelon and all comparable companies is based on historical volatility over one year using daily stock price observation. The 2010 performance share awards that were settled in cash were recorded as liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The grant date fair value of liability classified performance share awards granted during the year ended 2010 was based on historical data for the previous two plan years and actual results for the current plan year. The liabilities were remeasured each reporting period throughout the requisite service period and as a result, the compensation costs for cash-settled awards were subject to volatility.

For non retirement-eligiblenonretirement-eligible employees, stock-based compensation costs are recognized over the vesting period of three years using the graded-vesting method, a method in which the compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the award as though the award were multiple awards.method. For performance sharesshare and one-time performance share transition awards granted to retirement-eligible employees, the value of the performance shares isin recognized ratably over the vesting period, which is the year of grant.

 

The following table summarizes Exelon’s nonvested performance share awards activity for the year ended December 31, 2012:2014:

 

   Shares  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value (per share)
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2011(a)

   346,848  $45.37 

Granted

   1,429,189   39.72 

Vested

   (167,048  47.46 

Forfeited

   (116,388  39.78 

Undistributed vested awards(b)

   (179,867  40.72 
  

 

 

  

Nonvested at December 31, 2012(a)

   1,312,734  $40.08 
  

 

 

  

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

   Shares  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value (per share)
 

Nonvested at December 31, 2013(a)

   2,014,190   $32.74  

Granted

   1,712,085    28.75  

Change in performance

   98,227    31.85  

Vested

   (497,714  35.05  

Forfeited

   (29,476  30.16  

Undistributed vested awards(b)

   (601,215  28.96  
  

 

 

  

Nonvested at December 31, 2014(a)

   2,696,097   $30.62  
  

 

 

  

 

(a)Excludes 204,6431,535,791 and 455,4181,411,824 of performance share awards issued to retirement-eligible employees as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively, as they are fully vested.
(b)Represents performance share awards that vested but were not distributed to retirement-eligible employees during 2012.2014.

 

The weighted average grant date fair value (per share) of performance share awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 2011was $28.75, $31.55, and 2010 was $39.71, $43.52 and $60.82

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, Exelon settled performance shares with a fair value totaling $23$27 million, $22$26 million and $32$23 million, respectively, of which $3$13 million, $10$12 million and $20$3 million was paid in cash, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, $92014, $54 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested performance shares are expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average period of 2.21.6 years.

 

The following table presents the balance sheet classification of obligations related to outstanding performance share awards not yet settled:

 

  December 31,   December 31, 
  2012   2011   2014   2013 

Current liabilities(a)

  $7   $3   $28    $13  

Deferred credits and other liabilities(b)

   11    —      36     24  

Common stock

   35    30    33     32  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $53   $33   $97    $69  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Represents the current liability related to performance share awards expected to be settled in cash.
(b)Represents the long-term liability related to performance share awards expected to be settled in cash.

 

18.20. Earnings Per Share and Equity (Exelon)

 

Earnings per Share

 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing netNet income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including shares to be issued upon exercise of stock options, performance share awards and restricted stock outstanding under Exelon’s LTIPs considered to be common stock equivalents. The following table sets forth the components of basic and diluted earnings per share and shows the effect of thesethe stock options, performance share awards and restricted stock on the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Net income on common stock

  $1,160   $2,495   $2,563 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

  $1,623    $1,719    $1,160  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

   816    663    661    860     856     816  

Assumed exercise and/or distributions of stock-based awards

   3    2    2    4     4     3  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

   819    665    663    864     860     819  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

The number of stock options not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was approximately 17 million in 2014, 20 million in 2013, and 14 million in 2012, 92012. The number of equity units related to the PHI merger not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was less than 1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 since issuance. Additionally, there were no forward units related to the PHI merger not included in 2011the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect for the year ended December 31, 2014 since issuance. Refer to Note 19—Common Stock for further information regarding the equity units and 8 million in 2010.equity forward units.

 

Under share repurchase programs, 35 million shares of common stock are held as treasury stock with a cost of $2.3 billion as of December 31, 2012.2014. In 2008, Exelon management decided to defer indefinitely any share repurchases.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

19.21. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Exelon, Generation, and PECO)

The following tables present changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) by component for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2014

 Gains and
(Losses) on
Cash Flow
Hedges
  Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Marketable
Securities
  Pension and
Non-Pension
Postretirement
Benefit Plan
items
  Foreign
Currency
Items
  AOCI of
Equity
Investments
  Total 

Exelon (a)

      

Beginning balance

 $120   $2   $(2,260 $(10 $108   $(2,040
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

OCI before reclassifications

  (31  (1  (498  (9  11    (528

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (b)

  (117  2    118    —      (119  (116
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net current-period OCI

  (148  1    (380  (9  (108  (644
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

 $(28 $3   $(2,640 $(19 $—     $(2,684
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Generation (a)

      

Beginning balance

 $114   $2   $—     $(10 $108   $214  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

OCI before reclassifications

  (15  (1  —      (9  11    (14

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (b)

  (117  —      —      —      (119  (236
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net current-period OCI

  (132  (1  —      (9  (108  (250
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

 $(18 $1   $—     $(19 $—     $(36
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

PECO (a)

      

Beginning balance

 $—     $1   $—     $—     $—     $1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

OCI before reclassifications

  —      —      —      —      —      —    

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (b)

  —     

 
—      —      —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net current-period OCI

  —      —      —      —      —      —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

 $—     $1   $—     $—     $—     $1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2013

  Gains and
(Losses) on
Cash Flow
Hedges
  Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Marketable
Securities
   Pension and
Non-Pension
Postretirement
Benefit Plan
items
  Foreign
Currency
Items
  AOCI of
Equity
Investments
   Total 

Exelon (a)

         

Beginning balance

  $368   $—      $(3,137 $—     $2    $(2,767
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OCI before reclassifications

   29    2     669    (10  101     791  

Amounts reclassified from AOCI(b)

   (277  —       208    —      5     (64
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current-period OCI

   (248  2     877    (10  106     727  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $120   $2    $(2,260 $(10 $108    $(2,040
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Generation (a)

         

Beginning balance

  $512   $—      $—     $—     $1     513  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OCI before reclassifications

   15    2     —      (10  102     109  

Amounts reclassified from AOCI(b)

   (413  —       —      —      5     (408
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current-period OCI

   (398  2     —      (10  107     (299
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $114   $2    $—     $(10 $108    $214  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PECO (a)

         

Beginning balance

  $—     $1    $—     $—     $—      $1  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OCI before reclassifications

   —      —       —      —      —       —    

Amounts reclassified from AOCI(b)

   —      —       —      —      —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current-period OCI

   —      —       —      —      —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $—     $1    $—     $—     $—      $1  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parenthesis represent a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income.
(b)See next tables for details about these reclassifications.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

ComEd, PECO, and BGE did not have any reclassifications out of AOCI to Net income during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The following tables present amounts reclassified out of AOCI to Net income for Exelon and Generation during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

         

Details about AOCI components

  Items reclassified out of AOCI (a)  

Affected line item in the Statements of
Operations and Comprehensive Income

    Exelon  Generation   

Gains and (losses) on cash flow hedges

    

Energy related hedges

  $195   $195   Operating revenues
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   195    195   Total before tax
   (78  (78 Tax expense
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $117   $117   Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Gains and (losses) on available for sale securities

    

Other available securities for sale

  $(2 $—     Other Income and Deductions
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $(2 $—     Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan items

    

Prior service costs (b)

  $46   $—     

Actuarial losses (b)

   (239  —     
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   (193  —     Total before tax
   75    —     Tax benefit
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $(118 $—     Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity investments

    

Sale of equity method investment

  $5   $5   

Reversal of CENG equity method AOCI

   193    193   Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   198    198   Total before tax
   (79  (79 Tax expense
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $119   $119   Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Total Reclassifications

  $116   $236   Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

         

Details about AOCI components

  Items reclassified out of AOCI (a)  

Affected line item in the Statements of
Operations and Comprehensive Income

    Exelon  Generation   

Gains and (losses) on cash flow hedges

    

Energy related hedges

  $464   $683   Operating revenues

Other cash flow hedges

   (3  —     Interest expense
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   461    683   Total before tax
   (184  (270 Tax expense
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $277   $413   Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Amortization of pension and other

postretirement benefit plan items

    

Prior service costs (b)

  $(2 $—     

Actuarial losses (b)

   (339  —     

Deferred compensation unit plan (c)

   (1  —     
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   (342  —     Total before tax
   134    —     Tax benefit
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $(208 $—     Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity investments

    

Capital activity

  $(8 $(8 Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   (8  (8 Total before tax
   3    3   Tax benefit
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
  $(5 $(5 Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Total Reclassifications

  $64   $408   Net of tax
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

(a)Amounts in parenthesis represent a decrease in net income.
(b)This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in the computation of net periodic pension and OPEB cost (see Note 16—Retirement Benefits for additional details).
(c)Amortization of the deferred compensation unit plan is allocated to capital and operating and maintenance expense.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

The following table presents income tax expense (benefit) allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2014   2013  2012 

Exelon

     

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plans:

     

Prior service benefit reclassified to periodic benefit cost

  $19    $—     $(1

Actuarial loss reclassified to periodic cost

   (93   (133  (110

Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost

   —       —      (2

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plans valuation

adjustment

   317     (430  237  

Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedges

   96     166    68  

Change in marketable securities

   —       —      1  

Change in unrealized income on equity investments

   73     (71  (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $412    $(468 $192  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Generation

     

Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedges

  $84    $262   $262  

Change in unrealized income on equity investments

   73     (72  1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $157    $190   $263  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

22. Commitments and Contingencies (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Nuclear Insurance

Generation is subject to liability, property damage and other risks associated with major incidents at any of its nuclear stations, including the CENG nuclear stations. Generation has mitigated its financial exposure to these risks through insurance and other industry risk-sharing provisions.

 

The Price-Anderson Act was enacted to ensure the availability of funds for public liability claims arising from an incident at any of the U.S. licensed nuclear facilities and also to limit the liability of nuclear reactor owners for such claims from any single incident. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the current liability limit per incident was $12.6$13.6 billion and is subject to change to account for the effects of inflation and changes in the number of licensed reactors. An inflation adjustment must be made at least once every 5 years and the last inflation adjustment was made effective October 29, 2008.September 10, 2013. In accordance with the Price-Anderson Act, Generation maintains financial protection at levels equal to the amount of liability insurance available from private sources through the purchase of private nuclear energy liability insurance for public liability claims that could arise in the event of an incident. As of January 1, 2013, the amount of nuclear energy liability insurance purchased is $375 million for each operating site. Additionally, the Price-Anderson Act requires a second layer of protection through the mandatory participation in a retrospective rating plan for power reactors (currently 104 reactors) resulting in an additional $12.2$13.2 billion in funds available for public liability claims. Participation in this secondary financial protection pool requires the operator of each reactor to fund its proportionate share of costs for any single incident that exceeds the primary layer of financial protection. Under the Price-Anderson Act, the maximum assessment in the event of an incident for each nuclear operator, per reactor, per incident (including a 5% surcharge), is $117.5$127.3 million, payable at no more than $17.5$19 million per reactor per incident per year. Exelon’s maximum liability per incident is approximately $2.2 billion. $2.7 billion, including CENG’s related liability.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

In addition, the U.S. Congress could impose revenue-raising measures on the nuclear industry to pay public liability claims exceeding the $12.6$13.6 billion limit for a single incident.

As part of the execution of NOSA on April 1, 2014, Generation executed an Indemnity Agreement pursuant to which Generation agreed to indemnify EDF and its affiliates against third-party claims that may arise from any future nuclear incident (as defined in the Price-Anderson Act) in connection with the CENG nuclear plants or their operations. Exelon guarantees Generation’s obligations under this indemnity. See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information on Generation’s operations relating to CENG.

 

Generation is required each year to report to the NRC the current levels and sources of property insurance that demonstrates Generation possesses sufficient financial resources to stabilize and decontaminate a reactor and reactor station site in the event of an accident. The property insurance maintained for each facility is currently provided through insurance policies purchased from NEIL, an industry mutual insurance company of which Generation is a member.

 

NEIL may declare distributions to its members as a result of favorable operating experience. In recent years NEIL has made distributions to its members, but Generation cannot predict the level of future distributions or if they will continue at all. NEIL declared a distribution for 2014 and 2013, of which Generation’s portion was $18.3 million and $18.5 million respectively. No distributions were declared in 2011 or 2012. The distributions were recorded as a reduction to Operating and maintenance expense within Exelon and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Premiums paid to NEIL by its members are subject to assessment for adverse loss experience (the retrospective premium obligation) for adverse loss experience.. NEIL has never exercised this assessment since its formation in 1973, and while Generation cannot predict the level of future assessments, or if they will be imposed at all, as of December 31, 2012,2014, the current maximum aggregate annual retrospective premium obligation for Generation is approximately $278$319 million. NEIL requires its members to maintain an investment grade credit rating or to ensure collectability of their annual retrospective premium obligation by providing a financial guarantee, letter of credit, deposit premium, or some other means of assurance.

 

NEIL provides “all risk” property damage, decontamination and premature decommissioning insurance for each station for losses resulting from damage to its nuclear plants, either due to accidents or acts of terrorism. As of December 31, 2012, Generation’s current limit for this coverage is $2.1 billion. For property limits in excess of the first $1.25 billion of that limit, Generation participates in an $850 million single limit blanket policy shared by all the Generation operating nuclear sites and the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear sites. This blanket limit is not subject to automatic reinstatement in the event of a loss. In the event of an accident, insurance proceeds must first be used for reactor stabilization and site decontamination. If the decision is made to decommission the facility, a portion of the insurance proceeds will be allocated to a fund, which Generation is required by the NRC to maintain, to provide for decommissioning the facility. In the event of an insured loss, Generation is

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unable to predict the timing of the availability of insurance proceeds to Generation and the amount of such proceeds that would be available. Under the terms of the various insurance agreements, Generation could be assessed up to $220 million per year for losses incurred at any plant insured by the insurance company (the retrospective premium obligation). In the event that one or more acts of terrorism cause accidental property damage within a twelve-month period from the first accidental property damage under one or more policies for all insured plants, the maximum recovery for all losses by all insureds will be an aggregate of $3.2 billion plus such additional amounts as the insurer may recover for all such losses from reinsurance, indemnity and any other source, applicable to such losses. The $3.2 billion maximum recovery limit is not applicable, however, in the event of a “certified act of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act expires on December 31, 2014.

Additionally, NEIL provides replacement power cost insurance in the event of a major accidental outage at an insured nuclear station. The premium for this coverage is subject to assessment for adverse loss experience. Generation’s maximum share of any assessment is $58 million per year (the retrospective premium obligation). Recovery under this insurance for terrorist acts is subject to the $3.2 billion aggregate limit and secondary to the property insurance described above. This limit would not apply in cases of certified acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, as described above.

Effective April 1, 2009, NEIL requires its members to maintain an investment grade credit rating or to ensure collectability of their annual retrospective premium obligation by providing a financial guarantee, letter of credit, deposit premium, or some other means of assurance.

 

For its insured losses, Generation is self-insured to the extent that losses are within the policy deductible or exceed the amount of insurance maintained. Uninsured losses and other expenses, to the extent not recoverable from insurers or the nuclear industry, could also be borne by Generation. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on Exelon’s and Generation’s financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Spent Nuclear Fuel Obligation

 

Under the NWPA, the DOE is responsible for the development of a geologic repository for and the disposal of SNF and high-level radioactive waste. As required by the NWPA, Generation is a party to contracts with the DOE (Standard Contracts) to provide for disposal of SNF from Generation’s nuclear generating stations. In accordance with the NWPA and the Standard Contracts, Generation payshistorically had paid the DOE one mill ($0.001) per kWh of net nuclear generation for the cost of SNF disposal. On November 19, 2013, the D.C. Circuit Court ordered the DOE to submit to Congress a proposal to reduce the current SNF disposal fee to zero, unless and until there is a viable disposal program. On May 9, 2014, the DOE notified Generation that the SNF disposal fee remained in effect through May 15, 2014, after which time the fee was set to zero. For the year ended December 31, 2014, and for the year ended December 31, 2013, Generation incurred expense of $49 million and $136 million, respectively, in SNF disposal fees, recorded in Purchased power and fuel expense within Exelon’s and Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, including Exelon’s share of Salem and net of co-owner reimbursements (not including such fees incurred by CENG). Until such time as a new fee structure is in effect, Exelon and Generation will not accrue any further costs related to SNF disposal fees. This fee may be adjusted prospectively in order to ensure full cost recovery. The NWPA and the Standard Contracts required the DOE to begin taking possession of SNF generated by nuclear generating units by no later than January 31, 1998. The DOE, however, failed to meet that deadline and its performance willhas been, and is expected to be, delayed significantly.

 

The 2010 Federal budget (which became effective October 1, 2009) eliminated almost all funding for the creation of the Yucca Mountain repository while the Obama administration devisesdevised a new strategy for long-term SNF management. In early 2010, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu appointed theA Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on America’s Nuclear Future, to evaluate and recommend a new plan for managing the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle, including used fuel storage, disposal and fees. The Commission released its final report toappointed by the U.S. Energy Secretary, released a report on January 26, 2012, detailing

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

comprehensive recommendations for creating a safe, long-term solution for managing and disposing of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The strategy recommended by the Commission encompasses 8 key elements; 1) A new consent-based approach to siting storage and disposal facilities; 2) A new organization to implement the waste management program; 3) Access to utility waste disposal fees for their intended purpose; 4) Prompt efforts to develop a new geological disposal facility; 5) Prompt efforts to develop one or more consolidated storage facilities; 6) Early preparation for the eventual large-scale transport of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste to consolidated storage and disposal facilities; 7) Support for advances in nuclear energy technology and for workforce development; and 8) Active U.S. leadership in international efforts to address safety, non-proliferation and security concerns.

 

In early 2013, the DOE issued an updated “Strategy for the Management and Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste” in response to the BRC recommendations. This strategy included a consolidated interim storage facility that is planned to be operational in 2025.

 

Generation uses the 2025 date as the assumed date for when the DOE will begin accepting SNF for purposes of determining nuclear decommissioning asset retirement obligations. The extended delay in SNF acceptance by the DOE has led to Generation’s adoption of dry cask storage at its Dresden, Clinton, Limerick, Oyster Creek, Peach Bottom, Byron, Braidwood, LaSalle, and Quad Cities, stations. Generation performed sensitivity analyses assuming that the estimated date for the DOE acceptance of SNF was delayed to 2030Ginna, Nine Mile Point, and determined that Generation’s aggregate nuclear ARO would be increased by approximately $700 million.Calvert Cliffs stations.

 

In August 2004, Generation and the DOJ, in close consultation with the DOE, reached a settlement under which the government agreed to reimburse Generation, subject to certain damage limitations based on the extent of the government’s breach, for costs associated with storage of SNF at Generation’s nuclear stations pending the DOE’s fulfillment of its obligations. Settlement agreements pertaining to Calvert Cliffs and Ginna were executed during 2011, and Nine Mile Point during 2012, (the “DOE Settlement Agreements”), as amended in 2014 for Calvert Cliffs and Nine Mile Point, under which the government has agreed to reimburse the costs associated with SNF storage expended or to be expended through 2016 as a result of the DOE delays. The DOE Settlement Agreement is expected to be amended for Ginna in a similar manner as needed. Generation, including CENG, submits annual reimbursement requests to the DOE for costs associated with the storage of SNF. In all cases, reimbursement requests are made only after costs are incurred and only for costs resulting from DOE delays in accepting the SNF.

Under the settlement agreement, Generation has received cash reimbursements for costs incurred through April 30, 2012, totaling approximately $639 million ($543 million after considering amounts due to co-owners of certain nuclear stations and to the former owner of Oyster Creek). As of December 31, 2012, the amount of SNF storage costs for which reimbursement will be requested from the DOE under the settlement agreement is $61 million, which is recorded within accounts receivable, other. Of this amount, $13 million represents amounts owed to the co-owners of the Peach Bottom and Quad Cities generating facilities.

CENG has entered into settlement agreements with the DOE during 2011 and 2012 to recover damages caused by the DOE’s failure to comply with legal and contractual obligations to dispose of spent nuclear fuel related to the Ginna, Calvert Cliffs and Nine Mile Point nuclear power plants. At December 31, 2012, Generation had approximately $22 million recorded as a receivable from CENG with respect to costs incurred by Constellation prior to November 6, 2009, for the Nine Mile Point and Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plants. CENG received the funds for the Nine Mile Point and Calvert Cliffs settlement from the DOE in January 2013 and February 2013, respectively, and remitted the $22 million to Generation.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Under the settlement agreement, Generation has received cumulative cash reimbursements for costs incurred as follows:

    Total   Net(a) 

Cumulative cash reimbursements(b)

  $836    $702  

(a)Total after considering amounts due to co-owners of certain nuclear stations and to the former owner of Oyster Creek.
(b)Includes $33 million and $30 million, respectively, for amounts received since April 1, 2014, for costs incurred under the CENG DOE Settlement Agreements prior to the consolidation of CENG.

As of December 31, 2014, and 2013, the amount of SNF storage costs for which reimbursement has been or will be requested from the DOE under the DOE settlement agreements is as follows:

   December 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 

DOE receivable—current(a)

  $82   $71  

DOE receivable—noncurrent(b)

   7    —    

Amounts owed to co-owners(a)(c)

   (5  (18

(a)Recorded in Accounts receivable, other.
(b)Recorded in Deferred debits and other assets, other
(c)Non-CENG amounts owed to co-owners are recorded in Accounts receivable, other. CENG amounts owed to co-owners are recorded in Accounts payable. Represents amounts owed to the co-owners of Peach Bottom, Quad Cities, and Nine Mile Point Unit 2 generating facilities.

 

The Standard Contracts with the DOE also required the payment to the DOE of a one-time fee applicable to nuclear generation through April 6, 1983. The fee related to the former PECO units has been paid. Pursuant to the Standard Contracts, ComEd previously elected to defer payment of the one-time fee of $277 million for its units (which are now part of Generation), with interest to the date of payment, until just prior to the first delivery of SNF to the DOE. As of December 31, 2012,2014, the unfunded SNF liability for the one-time fee with interest was $1,020$1,021 million. Interest accrues at the 13-week Treasury Rate. The 13-week Treasury Rate in effect, for calculation of the interest accrual at December 31, 2012,2014, was 0.127%0.020%. The liabilities for SNF disposal costs, including the one-time fee, were transferred to Generation as part of theExelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring. The outstanding one-time fee obligations for the Nine Mile Point, Ginna, Oyster Creek and TMI units remain with the former owners. The Clinton hasand Calvert Cliffs units have no outstanding obligation. See Note 9—11—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities for additional information.

 

Energy Commitments

 

Generation’s customer facing activities include the physical delivery and marketing of power obtained through its generation capacity, and long-, intermediate- and short-term contracts. Generation maintains an effective supply strategy through ownership of generation assets and power purchase and lease agreements. Generation has also contracted for access to additional generation through bilateral long-term PPAs. These agreements are firm commitments related to power generation of specific generation plants and/or are dispatchable in nature. Several of Generation’s long-term PPAs, which have been determined to be operating leases, have significant contingent rental payments that are dependent on the future operating characteristics of the associated plants, such as plant availability. Generation recognizes contingent rental expense when it becomes probable of payment. Generation enters into PPAs with the objective of obtaining low-cost energy supply sources to meet its physical delivery obligations to its customers. Generation has also purchased firm transmission rights to ensure that it has reliable transmission capacity to physically move its power supplies to meet customer delivery needs. The primary intent and business objective for the use of its capital assets and

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

contracts is to provide Generation with physical power supply to enable it to deliver energy to meet customer needs. In addition to physical contracts, Generation uses financial contracts for economic hedging purposes and, to a lesser extent, as part of proprietary trading activities.

 

Generation has entered into bilateral long-term contractual obligations for sales of energy to load-serving entities, including electric utilities, municipalities, electric cooperatives and retail load aggregators. Generation also enters into contractual obligations to deliver energy to market participants who primarily focus on the resale of energy products for delivery. Generation provides for delivery of its energy to these customers through firm transmission.

 

As part of reaching a comprehensive agreement with EDF in October 2010, the existing power purchase agreements with CENG were modified to be unit-contingent through the end of their original term in 2014. Under these agreements, CENG has the ability to fix the energy price on a forward basis by entering into monthly energy hedge transactions for a portion of the future sale, while any unhedged portions will be provided at market prices by default. Additionally, beginning in 2015 and continuing to the end of the life of the respective plants, Generation agreed to purchase 50.01% of the available output of CENG’s nuclear plants at market prices. Generation discloses in the table below commitments to purchase from CENG at fixed prices. All commitments to purchase at market prices, which include all purchases subsequent toAt December 31, 2014, are excluded from the table. Generation continues to own a 50.01% membership interest in CENG that is accounted for as an equity method investment. See Note 22—Related Party Transactions for more details on this arrangement.

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At December 31, 2012, Generation’s short- and long-term commitments, relating to the purchases from unaffiliated utilities and others of energy, capacity and transmission rights, are as indicated in the following tables:

 

  Net Capacity
Purchases (a)
   Power-Related
Purchases (b)
   Transmission Rights
Purchases(c)
   Purchased Energy
from CENG
   Total   Net Capacity
Purchases (a)
   REC
Purchases (b)
   Transmission Rights
Purchases(c)
   Total 

2013

  $374   $95   $28   $777   $1,274 

2014

   353    69    26    516    964 

2015

   350    25    13    —      388   $418    $152    $20    $590  

2016

   266    11    2    —      279    283     228     15     526  

2017

   203    3    2    —      208    222     121     15     358  

2018

   112     29     16     157  

2019

   117     5     16     138  

Thereafter

   469    5    34    —      508    279     1     35     315  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $2,015   $208   $105   $1,293   $3,621   $1,431    $536    $117    $2,084  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Net capacity purchases include PPAs and other capacity contracts including those that are accounted for as operating leases. Amounts presented in the commitments represent Generation’s expected payments under these arrangements at December 31, 2012,2014, net of fixed capacity payments expected to be received (“capacity offsets”) by Generation under contracts to resell such acquired capacity to third parties under long-term capacity sale contracts. As of December 31, 2014, capacity offsets were $132 million, $133 million, $136 million, $137 million, $138 million, and $591 million for years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and thereafter, respectively. Expected payments include certain fixed capacity charges which are contingentmay be reduced based on plant availability.
(b)Power-Related Purchases include firm REC purchase agreements. The table excludes renewable energy purchases that are contingent in nature.
(c)Transmission rights purchases include estimated commitments for additional transmission rights that will be required to fulfill firm sales contracts.

 

Pursuant to a PPA with Public Service Company of Oklahoma, a subsidiary of American Electric Power Company, Inc., dated as of April 17, 2009, Generation agreed to sell its rights to up to 520 MWs, or approximately two-thirds of the capacity, energy and ancillary services supplied under its existing long-term contract with Green Country Energy, LLC. The delivery of power under the PPA commenced June 1, 2012 and will run through February 28, 2022.

ComEd purchases its expected energy requirements through an ICC approved competitive bidding process administered by the IPA existing ICC approved RFPs, and spot market purchases hedged with a financial swap contract with Generation expiring in 2013.purchases. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for further information.

 

PECO’s long-term PPA with Generation, under which PECO obtained all of its electric supply from Generation for a 12-year period, expired on December 31, 2010. During 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, PECOhas entered into contracts through a competitive procurement process in order to meet a portion of its default service customers’ electric supply requirements for 2011 through 2015.2016. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for further information regarding the DSP Programs.

 

ComEd is subject to requirements established by the Illinois Settlement Legislationlegislation and the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act related to the use of alternative energy resources. PECO is subject to requirements related to the use of alternative energy resources established by the AEPS Act. BGE is subject to requirements established by the Public Utilities Article in Maryland related to the use of alternative energy resources; however, the wholesale suppliers that supply power to BGE through SOS procurement auctions have the obligation, by contract with BGE, to meet the RPS requirement. BGE has entered into contracts with curtailment services providers in accordance with the March 2009 MDPSC order. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information relating to electric generation procurement, alternative energy resources and energy efficiency programs.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s electric supply procurement, curtailment services, REC and AEC purchase commitments as of December 31, 20122014 are as follows:

 

      Expiration within       Expiration within 
  Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
 and beyond 
 

ComEd

                            

Electric supply procurement(a)

  $1,103   $367   $323   $136   $137   $140   $—     $620    $329    $151    $140    $—      $—      $—    

Renewable energy and RECs(b)

   1,661    71    73    74    76    82    1,285    1,517     75     76     77     78     84     1,127  

PECO

                            

Electric supply procurement(c)

   799    561    200    38    —      —      —      609     527     82     —       —       —       —    

AECs(d)

   33    12    9    2    2    2    6    13     2     2     2     2     2     3  

BGE

                            

Electric supply procurement(d)(e)

   1,401    859    467    75    —      —      —      1,315     779     448     88     —       —       —    

Curtailment services(f)

   153    49    47    41    16    —      —      115     40     34     29     12     —       —    

 

(a)ComEd entered into various contracts for the procurement of electricity that started to expire in 2012, and will continue to expire through 2017. ComEd is permitted to recover its electric supply procurement costs from retail customers with no mark-up. See Note 3—Regulatory MattersAs of December 31, 2014, ComEd has completed the ICC-approved procurement process for additional information.a portion of its energy requirements through the periods ending May 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
(b)Primarily related to ComEd entered into 20-year contracts for renewable energy and RECs beginningthat began in June 2012. ComEd is permitted to recover its renewable energy and REC costs from retail customers with no mark-up. PerThe commitments represent the ICC’s Final Commission Order on December 19, 2012,maximum settlements with suppliers for renewable energy and RECs under the quantities purchased under these long-term renewable contracts should be curtailed during the June 2013—May 2014 period to avoid exceeding the statutory rate impact for affected customers as a result of an increased number of ComEd’s customers purchasing their energy from alternative energy suppliers. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.existing contract terms.
(c)PECO entered into various contracts for the procurement of electric supply to serve its default service customers that expire between 20132015 and 2015.2016. PECO is permitted to recover its electric supply procurement costs from default service customers with no mark-up in accordance with its PAPUC-approved DSP Programs. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(d)PECO is subject to requirements related to the use of alternative energy resources established by the AEPS Act. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(e)BGE entered into various contracts for the procurement of electricity beginning 20122015 through 2015.2017. The cost of power under these contracts is recoverable under MDPSC approved fuel clauses. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(f)BGE has entered into various contracts with curtailment services providers related to transactions in PJM’s capacity market. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.

 

Fuel Purchase Obligations

 

In addition to the energy commitments described above, Generation has commitments to purchase fuel supplies for nuclear and fossil generation (andgeneration. Beginning with respect to coal,the second quarter of 2014, 100% of CENG’s nuclear fuel commitments to sell coal).are disclosed within the Generation line below, since CENG is now fully consolidated by Generation. PECO and BGE have commitments to purchase natural gas related to transportation, storage capacity and services to serve customers in their gas distribution service territory. As of December 31, 2012,2014, these net commitments were as follows:

 

      Expiration within       Expiration within 
  Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Generation

  $8,857   $1,276   $1,207   $1,272   $976   $1,064   $3,062   $8,981    $1,404    $1,119    $1,124    $1,001    $888    $3,445  

PECO

   444    145    87    71    49    15    77    428     146     103     60     34     14     71  

BGE

   654    133    73    54    52    52    290    611     111     82     67     57     54     240  

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Other Purchase Obligations

 

The Registrants’ other purchase obligations as of December 31, 2012,2014, which primarily represent commitments for services, materials and information technology, are as follows:

 

      Expiration within       Expiration within 
  Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Exelon

  $716   $186   $167   $114   $51   $49   $149   $894    $336    $258    $150    $36    $30    $84  

Generation(b)

   487    127    120    94    32    29    85    396     163     67     42     30     24     70  

ComEd(c)

   8    2    6    —       —       —       —       148     63     77     1     1     1     5  

PECO(c)

   45    17    18    1    1    1    7    7     3     4     —       —       —       —    

BGE(c)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       —       343     107     110     107     5     5     9  

(a)Purchase obligations do not include commitments related to construction contracts. See Construction Commitments section below for additional information.
(b)Purchase obligations include commitments related to assets-held-for-sale. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for additional information.
(c)Purchase obligations include commitments related to smart meter installation. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Commercial Commitments

 

Exelon’s commercial commitments as of December 31, 2012,2014, representing commitments potentially triggered by future events, were as follows:

 

       Expiration within 
   Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt)(a)

  $1,889   $1,325   $—      $564   $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds(b)

   286    225    —       1    6    4    50 

Performance guarantees(c)

   1,897    908    203    —       —       —       786 

Energy marketing contract guarantees(d)

   8,556    8,556    —       —       —       —       —    

Lease guarantees(e)

   48    —       —       —       —       —       48 

Middle market lending commitments(f)

   180     180     —       —       —       —       —    

Nuclear insurance premiums(g)

   2,494     —       —       —       —       —       2,494 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $15,350   $11,194   $203   $565   $6   $4   $3,378 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       Expiration within 
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt) (a)

  $1,233    $1,151    $77    $5    $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds(b)

   596     545     10     4     1     2     34  

Performance guarantees (c)

   1,239     472     20     20     20     20     687  

Energy marketing contract guarantees (d)

   3,220     3,220     —       —       —       —       —    

Lease guarantees(e)

   40     —       —       —       —       —       40  

Nuclear insurance premiums (f)

   3,014     —       —       —       —       —       3,014  

Underwriters discount (g)

   60     60     —       —       —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $9,402    $5,448    $107    $29    $21    $22    $3,775  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Letters of credit (non-debt)—Exelon and certain of its subsidiaries maintain non-debt letters of credit to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties.
(b)Surety bonds—Guarantees issued related to contract and commercial agreements, excluding bid bonds.
(c)Performance guarantees—Guarantees issued to ensure performance under specific contracts, including $211 million issued on behalf of CENG nuclear generating facilities for credit support,contracts. Additionally includes $200 million of Trust Preferred Securities of ComEd Financing III, $178 million of Trust Preferred Securities of PECO Trust III and IV and $250 million of Trust Preferred Securities of BGE Capital Trust II.
(d)Energy marketing contract guarantees—Guarantees issued to ensure performance under energy commodity contracts. Amount includes approximately $8.3$3.2 billion of guarantees previously issued by Constellation on behalf of its Generation and NewEnergy business to allow it the flexibility needed to conduct business with counterparties without having to post other forms of collateral. The majority of these guarantees contain evergreen provisions that require the guarantee to remain in effect until cancelled. Exelon’s estimated net exposure for obligations under commercial transactions covered by these guarantees is approximately $1.5$0.6 billion at December 31, 2012,2014, which represents the total amount Exelon could be required to fund based on December 31, 20122014 market prices.
(e)Lease guarantees—Guarantees issued to ensure payments on building leases.
(f)Middle market lending commitments—Represents commitments to investment in loans or managed funds which invest in private companies. These commitments will be funded by Generation’s existing nuclear decommissioning trust funds. See Note 9—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities for more information on nuclear decommissioning trust funds and middle market lending.
(g)Nuclear insurance premiums—Represents the maximum amount that Generation would be required to pay for retrospective premiums in the event of nuclear disaster at any domestic site under the Secondary Financial Protection pool as required under the Price-Anderson Act as well as the current aggregate annual retrospective premium obligation that could be imposed by NEIL. See the Nuclear Insurance section within this note for additional details on Generation’s nuclear insurance premiums.

(g)Represents the underwriters discount for Exelon’s forward equity transaction. See Note 19—Common Stock for further details of the equity securities offering.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Generation’s commercial commitments as of December 31, 2012,2014, representing commitments potentially triggered by future events, were as follows:

 

       Expiration within 
   Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt)(a)

  $1,841   $1,278   $—      $563   $—      $—      $—    

Performance guarantees(b)

   1,153    907    203    —       —       —       43 

Energy marketing contract guarantees(c)

   1,794    1,794    —       —       —       —       —    

Middle market lending commitments(d)

   180     180     —       —       —       —       —    

Nuclear insurance premiums(e)

   2,494     —   ��   —       —       —       —       2,494 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $7,462   $4,159   $203   $563   $—      $—      $2,537 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       Expiration within 
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt) (a)

  $1,187    $1,106    $76    $5    $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds

   481     468     3     —       —       —       10  

Performance guarantees (b)

   458     319     20     20     20     20     59  

Energy marketing contract guarantees (c)

   1,244     1,244     —       —       —       —       —    

Nuclear insurance premiums (d)

   3,014     —       —       —       —       —       3,014  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $6,384    $3,137    $99    $25    $20    $20    $3,083  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Letters of credit (non-debt)—Non-debt letters of credit maintained to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties.
(b)Performance guarantees—Guarantees issued to ensure performance under specific contracts including $211 million issued on behalf of CENG nuclear generating facilities for credit support.contracts.
(c)Energy marketing contract guarantees—Guarantees issued to ensure performance under energy commodity contracts. Amount includes approximately $1.5$1.2 billion of guarantees previously issued by Constellation on behalf of its Generation and NewEnergy business to allow it the flexibility needed to conduct business with counterparties without having to post other forms of collateral. The majority of these guarantees contain evergreen provisions that require the guarantee to remain in effect until cancelled. Generation’s estimated net exposure for obligations under commercial transactions covered by these guarantees is approximately $0.6$0.4 billion at December 31, 2012,2014, which represents the total amount Generation could be required to fund based on December 31, 20122014 market prices.
(d)Middle market lending commitments—Represents commitments to investment in loans or managed funds which invest in private companies. These commitments will be funded by Generation’s existing nuclear decommissioning trust funds. See Note 9—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities for more information on nuclear decommissioning trust funds and middle market lending.
(e)Nuclear insurance premiums—Represents the maximum amount that Generation would be required to pay for retrospective premiums in the event of nuclear disaster at any domestic site, including CENG sites, under the Secondary Financial Protection pool as required under the Price-Anderson Act as well as the current aggregate annual retrospective premium obligation that could be imposed by NEIL. See the Nuclear Insurance section within this note for additional details on Generation’s nuclear insurance premiums.

 

ComEd’s commercial commitments as of December 31, 2012,2014, representing commitments potentially triggered by future events, were as follows:

 

       Expiration within 
   Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt)(a)

  $22   $22   $—      $—      $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds(b)

   8    8    —       —       —       —       —    

Performance guarantees(c)

   200    —       —       —       —       —       200 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $230   $30   $—      $—      $—      $—      $200 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       Expiration within 
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt) (a)

  $17    $17    $—      $—      $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds (b)

   5     3     —       —       —       —       2  

Performance guarantees (c)

   200     —       —       —       —       —       200  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $222    $20    $—      $—      $—      $—      $202  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Letters of credit (non-debt)—ComEd maintains non-debt letters of credit to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties.
(b)Surety bonds—Guarantees issued related to contract and commercial agreements, excluding bid bonds.
(c)Performance guarantees—Reflects full and unconditional guaranteesguarantee of Trust Preferred Securities of ComEd Financing III which is a 100% owned finance subsidiary of ComEd.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

PECO’s commercial commitments as of December 31, 2012,2014, representing commitments potentially triggered by future events, were as follows:

 

      Expiration within       Expiration within 
  Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt)(a)

  $22   $22   $—      $—      $—      $—      $—      $22    $22    $—      $—      $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds(b)

   3    3    —       —       —       —       —       18     18     —       —       —       —       —    

Performance guarantees(c)

   178    —       —       —       —       —       178    178     —       —       —       —       —       178  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $203   $25   $—      $—      $—      $—      $178   $218    $40    $—      $—      $—      $—      $178  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Letters of credit (non-debt)—PECO maintains non-debt letters of credit to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties.
(b)Surety bonds—Guarantees issued related to contract and commercial agreements, excluding bid bonds.
(c)Performance guarantees—Reflects full and unconditional guaranteesguarantee of Trust Preferred Securities of PECO Trust III and IV, which is aare 100% owned finance subsidiarysubsidiaries of PECO.

 

BGE’s commercial commitments as of December 31, 2012,2014, representing commitments potentially triggered by future events, were as followsfollows:

 

       Expiration within 
   Total   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt)(a)

  $2   $2   $—      $—      $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds(b)

   2    2    —       —       —       —       —    

Performance guarantees(c)

   250    —       —       —       —       —       250 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $254   $4   $—      $—      $—      $—      $250 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       Expiration within 
   Total   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   2020
and beyond
 

Letters of credit (non-debt) (a)

  $1    $1    $—      $—      $—      $—      $—    

Surety bonds (b)

   11     11     —       —       —       —       —    

Performance guarantees (c)

   253     3     —       —       —       —       250  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

  $265    $15    $—      $—      $—      $—      $250  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Letters of credit (non-debt)—BGE maintains non-debt letters of credit to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties.
(b)Surety bond—Guarantees issued related to contract and commercial agreements, excluding bid bonds.
(c)Performance guarantee—Reflects full and unconditional guaranteesguarantee of Trust Preferred Securities of BGE Capital Trust II which is a 100% owned finance subsidiaryan unconsolidated VIE of BGE.

 

Construction Commitments

 

Generation’s ongoing investments in renewables development and new natural gas construction illustrates Generation’s growth strategy to provide for diversification opportunities while leveraging its expertise and strengths.

Generation has committed tocompleted the construction of athe Antelope Valley solar PV facility in Los Angeles County, California.California, which became fully operational in the first half of 2014. Generation has no further remaining construction commitments for the project.

On July 3, 2013, Generation executed a turbine supply agreement to expand its Beebe wind project in Michigan. The firstremaining commitment is approximately $2 million under the contract and achievement of commercial operations was attained 2014.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

On July 26, 2013, Generation executed an engineering procurement and construction contract to expand its Perryman, Maryland generation site with at least 120MW of new natural gas-fired generation. The remaining commitment is approximately $39 million under the contract and achievement of commercial operation is expected in 2015. This project will satisfy a portion of Exelon’s commitment to Maryland. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for additional information on commitments to develop or assist in development of new generation in Maryland resulting from the project began operations inConstellation merger.

On December 2012, with additional phases to come online and an expectation of full commercial operation by the end27, 2013, Generated executed a turbine supply agreement for construction of the 40MW Fourmile Wind project in western Maryland. The remaining commitment is approximately $2 million under the contract and achievement of commercial operations was attained in 2014. This project will satisfy a portion of Exelon’s 125 MW Tier I land-based renewables commitment made to Maryland. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for additional information on commitments to develop or assist in development of new generation in Maryland resulting from the Constellation merger.

During the third and fourth quarter of 2013. Generation’s estimated2014, Generation executed contracts associated with the construction of new combined-cycle gas turbine units in Texas. The remaining commitment foris approximately $1.0 billion under these contracts and achievement of commercial operations is expected in 2017.

During the fourth quarter of 2014 Generation executed contracts associated with the construction of the 30 MW Fair Wind project in western Maryland. The remaining commitment is $636approximately $19 million for 2013.under these contracts and achievement of commercial operations is expected in 2015. This project will satisfy a portion of Exelon’s 125 MW Tier I land-based renewables commitment made to Maryland. See Note 4—MergerMergers, Acquisitions, and AcquisitionsDispositions for additional information.information on commitments to develop or assist in development of new generation in Maryland resulting from the Constellation merger.

During the fourth quarter of 2014 Generation executed contracts associated with the construction of the 78 MW Sendero Wind project in southern Texas. The remaining commitment is approximately $56 million under these contracts and achievement of commercial operations is expected in 2015.

 

Refer to Note 3—Regulatory Matters for information on investment programs associated with regulatory mandates, such as ComEd’s Infrastructure Investment Plan under EIMA, PECO’s Smart Meter Procurement and Installation Plan, and BGE’s comprehensive smart grid initiative and ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s commitment to construct transmission facilities under their operating agreements with PJM.initiative.

Constellation Merger Commitments

Exelon’s commercial and construction commitments shown above do not include the merger commitments made to the State of Maryland in conjunction with the Constellation merger. See Note 4—Merger and Acquisitions for additional information on the merger commitments.

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Equity Investment Commitments

As part of Generation’s recent investments in technology development, Generation has entered into equity purchase agreements which include commitments to purchase additional equity through incremental payments. The additional equity is provided by the agreements to fund the anticipated needs of the planned operations of the associated companies. The commitment includes approximately $20 million of in-kind services. As of December 31, 2014, Generation’s estimated commitment relating to its equity purchase agreements, including the in-kind services contributions, is anticipated to be as follows:

   Total 

2015

  $98  

2016

   38  

2017

   20  

2018

   11  
  

 

 

 

Total

  $167  
  

 

 

 

 

Leases

 

Minimum future operating lease payments, including lease payments for vehicles, real estate, computers, rail cars, operating equipment and office equipment, as of December 31, 20122014 were:

 

  Exelon Generation ComEd (b)   PECO (b)   BGE (b)(c)   Exelon Generation (b) ComEd (c)   PECO (c)   BGE (c)(d) 

2013

  $88  $38  $13   $14   $12 

2014

   83   38   11    13    10 

2015

   73   38   11    3    9   $99   $51   $14    $3    $13  

2016

   69   36   11    3    7    102    57    13     3     11  

2017

   63   36   6    3    6    102    63    8     3     10  

2018

   86    57    4     3     9  

2019

   70    43    4     2     7  

Remaining years

   488   367   57    —      29    699    628    2     —       27  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total minimum future lease payments

  $864(a)  $553(a)  $109   $36   $73   $1,158(a)  $899(a)  $45    $14    $77  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Excludes Generation’s PPAs and other capacity contractstolling arrangements that are accounted for as contingent operating lease payments.payments, since these expected cash outflows are already disclosed in the Net Capacity Purchases table under the Energy Commitment.
(b)The Generation column above now includes minimum future lease payments associated with a 20-year lease agreement for the Baltimore headquarters that became effective during the second quarter of 2014. Generation’s total commitments under the lease agreement are $0 in 2015, and $5 million, $12 million, $13 million, $13 million, and $285 million related to years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and thereafter, respectively, for a total of $328 million .
(c)Amounts related to certain real estate leases and railroad licenses effectively have indefinite payment periods. As a result, ComEd, PECO and BGE have excluded these payments from the remaining years, as such amounts would not be meaningful. ComEd’s, PECO’s, and BGE’s annual obligation for these arrangements, included in each of the years 2013—2017,2015—2019, was $1 million. PECO’s annual obligation for these agreements, included in each of the years 2013—2017, was$2 million, $3 million. BGE’s annual obligation for these agreements, included in each of the years 2013—2017, was $1 million.million, and $2 million respectively.
(c)(d)Includes all future lease payments on a 99 year real estate lease that expires in 2105.2106.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table presents the Registrants’ rental expense under operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010:2012:

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

  Exelon   Generation (a)   ComEd   PECO   BGE   Exelon   Generation (a)   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

2014

  $865    $806    $15    $14    $12  

2013

   806     744     15     21     11  

2012

  $930   $872   $18   $27   $12    930     872     18     27     12  

2011

   711    659    18    28    15 

2010

   722    665    19    31    13 

 

(a)Includes Generation’s PPAs and other capacity contracts that are accounted for as operating leases and are reflected as net capacity purchases in the energy commitmentsEnergy Commitments table above. These agreements are considered contingent operating lease payments and are not included in the minimum future operating lease payments table above. Payments made under Generation’s PPAs and other capacity contracts totaled $755 million, $694 million and $801 million $630 millionduring 2014, 2013 and $641 million during 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

For information regarding capital lease obligations, see Note 11—13—Debt and Credit Agreements.

 

Indemnifications Related to Sale of Sithe (Exelon and Generation)

 

On January 31, 2005, subsidiaries of Generation completed a series of transactions that resulted in Generation’s sale of its investment in Sithe. Specifically, subsidiaries of Generation consummated the acquisition of Reservoir Capital Group’s 50% interest in Sithe and subsequently sold 100% of Sithe to Dynegy Inc. (Dynegy).

 

The estimated maximum possible exposure to Exelon related to the guarantees provided as part of the sales transaction to Dynegy was approximately $200 million at December 31, 2012. Generation believes that it is remote that it will be required to make any additional payments under the guarantee, and currently has no recorded liabilities associated with this guarantee. Generation expects that the exposure covered by this guarantee will expire in 2014.2013. The guarantee is included above in the Commercial Commitments table under performance guarantees.

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Indemnifications Related to Sale of TEG and TEP (Exelon and Generation)

On February 9, 2007, Tamuin International Inc. (TII), a wholly owned subsidiary ofexpired January 31, 2014. Generation sold its 49.5% ownership interests in TEG and TEP to a subsidiary of AES Corporation for $95 million in cash plus certain purchase price adjustments. In connection with the transaction, Generation entered into a guarantee agreement under which Generation guarantees the timely payment of TII’s obligations to the subsidiary of AES Corporation pursuant to the terms of the purchase and sale agreement relating to the sale of TII’s ownership interests. Generation would be required to perform in the event that TII doeswas not pay any obligation covered by the guarantee that is not otherwise subject to a dispute resolution process. Generation’s maximum obligation under the guarantee is $95 million as of December 31, 2012. Generation believes that it is remote that it will be required to make payments under the guarantee, and, therefore, has not recorded a liability associated withno further obligation related to this guarantee. The exposures covered by this guarantee expired in part during 2008. Generation expects that the remaining exposure will expire in 2013. The guarantee of $95 million is included above in the Commercial Commitments table under performance guarantees.

 

Environmental Matters

 

GeneralGeneral.. The Registrants’ operations have in the past, and may in the future, require substantial expenditures in order to comply with environmental laws. Additionally, under Federal and state environmental laws, the Registrants are generally liable for the costs of remediating environmental contamination of property now or formerly owned by them and of property contaminated by hazardous substances generated by them. The Registrants own or lease a number of real estate parcels, including parcels on which their operations or the operations of others may have resulted in contamination by substances that are considered hazardous under environmental laws. In addition, the Registrants are currently involved in a number of proceedings relating to sites where hazardous substances have been deposited and may be subject to additional proceedings in the future.

 

ComEd, PECO and BGE have identified sites where former MGP activities have or may have resulted in actual site contamination. For manyalmost all of these sites, ComEd, PECO or BGE is one of severalthere are additional PRPs that may be responsibleshare responsibility for the ultimate remediation of each location.

 

ComEd has identified 42 sites, 1317 of which havethe remediation has been completed and approved for cleanup by the Illinois EPA or the U.S. EPA and 2725 that are currently under some degree of active study and/or remediation. ComEd expects the majority of the remediation at these sites to continue through at least 2016.2019.

 

PECO has identified 26 sites, 16 of which have been approved for cleanup by theremediated in accordance with applicable PA DEP andregulatory requirements. The remaining 10 thatsites are currently under some degree of active study and/or remediation. PECO expects the majority of the remediation at these sites to continue through at least 2019.2021.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

BGE has identified 13 former gas manufacturing or purification sites that it currently owns or owned at one time through a predecessor’s acquisition. Two gas manufacturing sites require some level of remediation and ongoing monitoring under the direction of the MDE. The required costs at these two sites are not considered material. One gas purification site is in the initial stages of investigation at the direction of the MDE. At this time, BGE is unable to estimate the results of this investigation.

 

Pursuant to orders from the ICC, PAPUC and MDPSC, respectively, ComEd, PECO and BGE are authorized to and are currently recovering environmental costs for the remediation of former MGP facility sites from customers, for which they have recorded regulatory assets. ComEd, pursuant to an ICC order, and PECO, pursuant to settlements of natural gas distribution rate cases with the PAPUC,

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

are currently recovering environmental remediation costs of theformer MGP facility sites through a provision within customer rates. WhileBGE is authorized to recover, and is currently recovering, environmental costs for the remediation of former MGP facility sites from customers; however, while BGE does not have a rider for MGP clean-up costs, BGE has historically received recovery of actual clean-up costs in distribution rates. DuringComEd, PECO and BGE have recorded regulatory assets for the second and third quarters of 2012, ComEd and PECO completed annual studies of their future estimated MGP remediation requirements. The resultsrecovery of these studies indicated that additional remediation would be required at certain sites; accordingly, ComEd and PECO increased their reserves and regulatory assets by $146 million and $7 million, respectively. BGE assessed its currently and formerly owned gas manufacturing and purification sites quarterly in 2012 and determined that a loss was not probable at ten of its sites as of December 31, 2012. As discussed above, the remediation costs at two of BGE’s MGP sites are not considered material. Furthermore, an estimate of a range of possible loss, if any, related to BGE’s gas purification site under investigation cannot be determined as of December 31, 2012 given that the site is in the early stages of investigation and any potential contamination is currently unknown.costs. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the associated regulatory assets.

 

ThisAs of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Registrants have accrued the following undiscounted amounts for environmental liabilities in other current liabilities and other deferred credits and other liabilities within their respective Consolidated Balance Sheets:

December 31, 2014

  Total environmental
investigation
and remediation reserve
   Portion of total related to  MGP
investigation and remediation
 

Exelon

  $347    $277  

Generation

   63     —    

ComEd

   238     235  

PECO

   45     42  

BGE

   1     —    

December 31, 2013

  Total environmental
investigation
and remediation reserve
   Portion of total related to  MGP
investigation and remediation
 

Exelon

  $338    $273  

Generation

   56     —    

ComEd

   234     229  

PECO

   47     44  

BGE

   1     —    

The historical nature of the MGP sites and the fact that many of the sites have been buried and built over, impacts the ability to determine a precise estimate of the ultimate costs prior to initial sampling and determination of the exact scope and method of remedial activity. Management determines its best estimate of remediation costs based on probabilistic and deterministic modeling using all available information at the time of each study and the remediation standards currently required by the U.S. EPA. The increase in the reserve at ComEd was predominately tied to 6 sites with a total increase of approximately $111 million. The change was driven by the completion of additional preliminaryapplicable state environmental investigations that identified increases in scope for the remediation of larger areas and to greater depths, along with the requirement for additional groundwater management not previously contemplated in prior studies. ComEd also obtained new information on scope requirements for several sites where another PRP is leading remediation efforts and that ComEd shares responsibility.agency. Prior to completion of any significant clean up, each site remediation plan is approved by the Illinois EPA.appropriate state environmental agency.

 

AsDuring the third quarter of December 31, 20122014, ComEd and 2011, the Registrants have accrued the following undiscounted amounts forPECO completed an annual study of their future estimated MGP remediation requirements. The results of these studies indicated that additional remediation would be required at certain sites. Accordingly, ComEd and PECO increased their environmental liabilities in other current liabilities and other deferred creditsrelated regulatory assets by $26 million and other liabilities within their respective Consolidated Balance Sheets:$4 million, respectively, primarily reflecting refined assumptions regarding clean-up techniques and scopes based on additional experience and analysis as site clean-up and investigation activities progress.

December 31, 2012

  Total environmental
investigation
and remediation reserve
   Portion of total related to MGP
investigation and remediation
 

Exelon

  $338   $298 

Generation

   30    —   

ComEd

   260    254 

PECO

   47    44 

BGE

   1    —   

December 31, 2011

  Total environmental
investigation
and remediation reserve
   Portion of total related to MGP
investigation and remediation
 

Exelon

  $224   $168 

Generation

   47    —   

ComEd

   127    121 

PECO

   50    47 

BGE

   —      —   

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BGE has established a reserve for the active sites that is not material. Given that the former gas purification site is in the early stages of investigation and the extent of contamination is not currently known, BGE is unable to estimate actual remediation costs, which may be material to BGE’s results of operations, cash flows, and financial position.

 

The Registrants cannot reasonably estimate whether they will incur other significant liabilities for additional investigation and remediation costs at these or additional sites identified by the Registrants, environmental agencies or others, or whether such costs will be recoverable from third parties, including customers.

 

Water Quality

 

Section 316(b) of the Clean Water ActGroundwater Contamination.. Section 316(b) requires that the cooling water intake structures at electric power plants reflect the best technology available to minimize adverse environmental impacts, and is implemented through state-level NPDES permit programs. All of Generation’s and CENG’s power generation facilities with cooling water systems are subject to the regulations. Facilities without closed-cycle recirculating systems (e.g., cooling towers) are potentially most affected. For Generation, those facilities are Clinton, Dresden, Eddystone, Fairless Hills, Gould Street, Handley, Mountain Creek, Mystic 7, Oyster Creek, Peach Bottom, Quad Cities, Riverside, Salem and Schuylkill. For CENG, those facilities are Calvert Cliffs, Nine Mile Point Unit 1 and R.E. Ginna.

On March 28, 2011, the U.S. EPA issued the proposed regulation under Section 316(b). The proposal does not require closed-cycle cooling (e.g., cooling towers) as the best technology available to address impingement and entrainment. The proposal provides the state permitting agency with discretion to determine the best technology available to limit entrainment (drawing aquatic life into the plants cooling system) mortality, including application of a cost-benefit test and the consideration of a number of site-specific factors. After consideration of these factors, the state permitting agency may require closed cycle cooling, an alternate technology, or determine that the current technology is the best available. The proposed rule also imposes limits on impingement (trapping aquatic life on screens) mortality, which likely will be accomplished by the installation of screens or similar technology at the intake. Exelon filed comments on the proposed regulation on August 18, 2011, stating its support for a number of its provisions (e.g., cooling towers not required as best technology available, and the use of site-specific and cost benefit analysis) while also noting a number of technical provisions that require revision to take into account existing unit operations and practices within the industry.

In June 2012, the U.S. EPA published two Notices of Data Availability (NODA) seeking public comment on alternate compliance technologies for impingement and the use of a public opinion survey to calculate the so-called “non-use” benefits of the rule. Exelon filed comments for each NODA, supporting the additional flexibility afforded by the impingement NODA, and opposing the NODA relating to calculation of non-use benefits due to its inaccurate and unreliable methodologies that would artificially inflate the benefits of proposed technologies that would otherwise not be cost-effective. On July 18, 2012, the U.S. EPA announced that it had agreed to extend the court approved Settlement Agreement to extend the deadline to issue a final rule until June 27, 2013. Until the rule is finalized, the state permitting agencies will continue to apply their best professional judgment to address impingement and entrainment.

Oyster Creek. On January 7, 2010, the NJDEP issued a draft NPDES permit for Oyster Creek that would have required, in the exercise of its best professional judgment, the installation of cooling towers as the best technology available within seven years after the effective date of the permit. On December 8, 2010, Exelon announced that Generation will permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek no later than December 31, 2019. The current NRC license for Oyster Creek expires in 2029. In reliance upon Exelon’s determination to cease generation operations no later than December 31, 2019, the NJDEP determined that closed cycle cooling is not the best technology

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available for Oyster Creek given the length of time that would be required to retrofit from the existing once-through cooling system to a closed-cycle cooling system and the limited life span of the plant after installation of a closed-cycle cooling system. Based on its consideration of these and other factors, NJDEP determined that the existing measures at the plant represent the best technology available for the facility’s cooling water intake through cessation of generation operations.

On December 9, 2010, Generation executed an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with the NJDEP regarding Oyster Creek. The ACO sets forth, among other things, the agreement by Generation to permanently cease generation operations at Oyster Creek if the conditions of the ACO are satisfied. In accordance with the ACO, on December 21, 2011, the NJDEP agreed to issue a final NPDES permit that became effective on April 12, 2012 that does not require the construction of cooling towers or other closed-cycle cooling facilities. The ACO and the final permit apply only to Oyster Creek based on its unique circumstances and does not set any precedent for the ultimate compliance requirements for Section 316(b) at Exelon’s other plants.

As a result of the decision and the ACO, the expected economic useful life of Oyster Creek was reduced by 10 years to correspond to Exelon’s current best estimate as to the timing of ceasing generation operations at the Oyster Creek unit in 2019. The financial impacts relate primarily to accelerated depreciation and accretion expense associated with the changes in decommissioning assumptions related to Generation’s asset retirement obligation over the remaining expected economic useful life of Oyster Creek.

Salem and Other Power Generation Facilities. In June 2001, the NJDEP issued a renewed NPDES permit for Salem, allowing for the continued operation of Salem with its existing cooling water system. NJDEP advised PSEG in July 2004 that it strongly recommended reducing cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling as a compliance option for Salem. PSEG submitted an application for a renewal of the permit on February 1, 2006. In the permit renewal application, PSEG analyzed closed-cycle cooling and other options and demonstrated that the continuation of the Estuary Enhancement Program, an extensive environmental restoration program at Salem, is the best technology to meet the Section 316(b) requirements. PSEG continues to operate Salem under the approved June 2001 NPDES permit while the NPDES permit renewal application is being reviewed. If the final permit or Section 316(b) regulations ultimately requires the retrofitting of Salem’s cooling water intake structure to reduce cooling water intake flow commensurate with closed-cycle cooling, Exelon’s and Generation’s share of the total cost of the retrofit and any resulting interim replacement power would likely be in excess of $430 million, based on a 2006 estimate, and would result in increased depreciation expense related to the retrofit investment.

It is unknown at this time whether the NJDEP permit programs will require closed-cycle cooling at Salem. In addition, the economic viability of Generation’s other power generation facilities, as well as CENG’s, without closed-cycle cooling water systems will be called into question by any requirement to construct cooling towers. Should the final rule not require the installation of cooling towers, and retain the flexibility afforded the state permitting agencies in applying a cost benefit test and to consider site-specific factors, the impact of the rule would be minimized even though the costs of compliance could be material to Generation and CENG.

Given the uncertainties associated with the requirements that will be contained in the final rule, Generation cannot predict the eventual outcome or estimate the effect that compliance with any resulting Section 316(b) or interim state requirements will have on the operation of its and CENG’s generating facilities and its future results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

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Groundwater Contamination. In October 2007, a subsidiary of Constellation entered into a consent decree with the MDE relating to groundwater contamination at a third partythird-party facility that was licensed to accept fly ash, a byproduct generated by coal-fired plants. The consent decree required the payment of a $1 million penalty, remediation of groundwater contamination resulting from the ash placement operations at the site, replacement of drinking water supplies in the vicinity of the site, and monitoring of groundwater conditions. Prior to the merger, Constellation recorded a liability in its Consolidated Balance Sheets of approximately $23 million to comply with the consent decree. The remaining liability asAs of December 31, 2012, is approximately $32014 and 2013, Generation’s remaining groundwater contamination reserve was $13 million and $14 million. In addition, a private party has asserted claims relating to groundwater contamination. The company believes that these claims are without merit and is vigorously contesting them.respectively.

 

Alleged Conemaugh Clean Streams Act Violation. The PA DEP has alleged that GenOn Northeast Management Company (GenOn), the operator of Conemaugh Generating Station, violated the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law. GenOn reached agreement with PA DEP on a proposed Consent Order that was approved by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on December 4, 2012. Under the Consent Order, GenOn is obligated to pay a civil penalty of $0.5 million, of which Generation’s responsibility is approximately $0.2 million.

Air Quality

Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). On July 11, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit Court) vacated the CAIR, which had been promulgated by the U.S. EPA to reduce power plant emissions of SO2 and NOx. The D.C. Circuit Court later remanded the CAIR to the U.S. EPA, without invalidating the entire rulemaking, so that the U.S. EPA could correct CAIR in accordance with the D.C. Circuit Court’s July 11, 2008 opinion. On July 7, 2011, the U.S. EPA published the final rule, known as the CSAPR. The CSAPR requires 28 states in the eastern half of the United States to significantly improve air quality by reducing power plant emissions that cross state lines and contribute to ground-level ozone and fine particle pollution in other states.

Numerous entities challenged the CSAPR in the D.C. Circuit Court, and some requested a stay of the rule pending the Court’s consideration of the matter on the merits. On December 30, 2011, the Court granted a stay of the CSAPR, and directed the U.S. EPA to continue the administration of CAIR in the interim. On August 21, 2012, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court held that the U.S. EPA has exceeded its authority in certain material aspects of the CSAPR and vacated the rule and remanded it to the U.S. EPA for further rulemaking consistent with its decision. The Court also ordered that CAIR remain in effect pending finalization of CSAPR on remand. On January 24, 2013, the Court denied petitions for reconsideration of the ruling by the three-judge panel.

Under the CSAPR, Generation units were to receive allowances based on historic heat input, and intrastate and limited interstate trading of allowances was permitted. The CSAPR restricted entirely the use of pre-2012 allowances. Existing SO2 allowances under the ARP would remain available for use under ARP. During the third quarter of 2010, Generation recognized a lower of cost or market impairment charge of $57 million on its ARP SO2 allowances that were not expected to be used by Generation’s fossil-fuel power plants and that had not been sold forward. The impairment was recorded due to the significant decline of allowance market prices because CSAPR regulations would restrict entirely the use of ARP SO2 allowances beginning in 2012. As of December 31, 2012, Generation had $45 million of emission allowances carried at the lower of weighted average cost or market.

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EPA Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The MATS rule became final on April 16, 2012. The MATS rule reduces emissions of toxic air pollutants, and finalized the new source performance standards for fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs). The MATS rule requires coal-fired EGUs to achieve high removal rates of mercury, acid gases and other metals from air emissions. To achieve these standards, coal units with no pollution control equipment installed (uncontrolled coal units) will have to make capital investments and incur higher operating expenses. It is expected that smaller, older, uncontrolled coal units will retire rather than make these investments. Coal units with existing controls that do not meet the required standards may need to upgrade existing controls or add new controls to comply. In addition, the new standards will cause oil units to achieve high removal rates of metals. Owners of oil units not currently meeting the proposed emission standards may choose to convert the units to light oils or natural gas, install control technologies or retire the units. The MATS rule requires generating stations to meet the new standards three years after the rule takes effect, April 16, 2015, with specific guidelines for an additional one or two years in limited cases. Numerous entities have challenged MATS in the D.C. Circuit Court, and Exelon was granted permission by the Court to intervene in support of the rule. A decision by the Court is not expected until sometime in 2013. The outcome of the appeal, and its impact on power plant operators’ investment and retirement decisions, is uncertain.

Exelon, along with the other co-owners of Conemaugh Generating Station are moving forward with plans to improve the existing scrubbers and install Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) controls to meet the mercury removal requirements of MATS.

In addition, as of December 31, 2012, Exelon had a $693 million net investment in coal-fired plants in Georgia and Texas subject to long-term leases extending through 2028-2032. While Exelon currently estimates the value of these plants at the end of the lease term will be in excess of the recorded residual lease values, final applications of the CSAPR and MATS regulations could negatively impact the end-of-lease term values of these assets, which could result in a future impairment loss that could be material.

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The U.S. EPA previously announced that it would complete a review of the NAAQS by 2014. In December 2012, the U.S. EPA issued a more stringent particulate matter NAAQS. The Agency is currently evaluating its 2008 ozone NAAQS for potentially more stringent requirements as was previously recommended by the U.S. EPA Clean Air Act Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) when it reviewed the 2008 ozone NAAQS (that is currently the subject of litigation in the D.C. Circuit Court). These final and pending NAAQS reviews could result in more stringent emissions limits on fossil-fired electric generating stations. In July 2012, the D.C. Circuit Court issued separate rules upholding tightened NAAQS established by the U.S. EPA in 2010 for nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. The rulings clear the way for the U.S. EPA to continue work already underway with state and local agencies on implementing revised SIP’s designed to achieve or maintain the required air quality levels. To the extent not already impacted by CAIR (and in the future by CSAPR after revision upon remand) and MATS, some power plants could be required to achieve further reductions of nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions.

In September 2011, the U.S. EPA withdrew its reconsideration of the NAAQS standard for ozone, which is next scheduled for reconsideration in 2014. Litigation of the ozone standard in the D.C. Circuit Court continues. In December 2012, the U.S. EPA issued its final revisions to the Agency’s particulate matter (PM) NAAQS. In its final rule, the U.S. EPA lowered the annual PM2.5 standard, but declined to issue a new secondary NAAQS to improve urban visibility. The U.S. EPA indicated in its final rule that by 2020 it expects most areas of the country will be in attainment of the new PM2.5 NAAQS based on

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currently expected regulations, such as the MATS regulation. It is unclear if the vacatur of the CSAPR, one of the regulations that the U.S. EPA is relying on to assist with future PM reduction, would alter the U.S. EPA’s view since either CAIR or a finalized CSAPR regulation would be in effect leading up to 2020.

In addition to these NAAQS, the U.S. EPA also expects to finalize initial designations for the 2010 one-hour SO2 standard in June 2013 and require states to submit state implementation plans (SIPs) for nonattainment areas by February 2015. Compliance with the one-hour SO2 standard is required by February 2018. While significant SO2 reductions will occur as a result of MATS compliance in 2015, Exelon is unable to predict the U.S. EPA’s final one-hour SO2 standard designation methodology at this point in time as the U.S. EPA continues to consider whether to used modeled or monitored data to inform the designation process, nor potential SIP requirements for areas found to be in nonattainment.

Notices and Finding of Violations and Midwest Generation Bankruptcy. In December 1999, ComEd sold several generating stations to Midwest Generation, LLC (Midwest Generation), a subsidiary of Edison Mission Energy (EME). Under the terms of the sale agreement, Midwest Generation and EME assumed responsibility for environmental liabilities associated with the ownership, occupancy, use and operation of the stations, including responsibility for compliance by the stations with environmental laws before their purchase by Midwest Generation. Midwest Generation and EME additionally agreed to indemnify and hold ComEd and its affiliates harmless from claims, fines, penalties, liabilities and expenses arising from third party claims against ComEd resulting from or arising out of the environmental liabilities assumed by Midwest Generation and EME under the terms of the agreement governing the sale. In connection with Exelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring, Generation assumed ComEd’s rights and obligations with respect to its former generation business, including its rights and obligations under the sale agreement with Midwest Generation and EME.

 

On August 6, 2007, ComEd receivedUnder a NOV addressed to it andsupplemental agreement reached in 2003, Midwest Generation fromagreed to reimburse ComEd and Generation for 50% of the specific asbestos claims pending as of February 2003 and related expenses less recovery of insurance costs and agreed to a sharing arrangement for liabilities and expenses associated with future asbestos-related claims as specified in the agreement.

On December 17, 2012 (Petition Date), EME and certain of its subsidiaries, including Midwest Generation, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. EPA, alleging, in relevant part, that ComEd andBankruptcy Code.

In 2012, the Bankruptcy Court approved the rejection of an agency agreement related to a coal rail car lease under which Midwest Generation violatedhad agreed to reimburse ComEd for all obligations incurred under the coal rail car lease. The rejection left Generation as the party responsible for making all remaining payments under the lease and are continuing to violate provisions ofperforming all other obligations thereunder. In January 2013, Generation made the Clean Air Act as a result offinal $10 million payment due under the modification and/or operation of six electric generation stations located in northern Illinois that havelease agreement which had been owned and operated by Midwest Generation since their purchase from ComEd in 1999. In August 2009, the United States and the State of Illinois filed a complaint against Midwest Generation with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois initiating enforcement proceedings with respect to most of the alleged Clean Air Act violations set forth in the NOV. Neither ComEd nor Exelon was named as a defendant in this original complaint. In March 2010, the District Court granted Midwest Generation’s partial motion to dismiss all but one of the claims against Midwest Generation. The District Court held that Midwest Generation cannot be liable for any alleged violations relating to construction that occurred prior to Midwest Generation’s ownership of the stations. In May 2010, the government plaintiffs filed an amended complaint against Midwest Generation asserting claims substantially similar to those in the original complaint, and added ComEd and EME as defendants. The amended complaint seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties against all defendants, although not all of the claims specifically pertain to ComEd. On March 16, 2011, the District Court granted ComEd’s motion to dismiss the May 2010 complaint in its entirety as it relates to ComEd. On January 3, 2012, upon leave of the District Court, the government parties appealed the dismissal of ComEd to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Exelon, Generation and ComEd are unable to predict the ultimate resolution of the claims alleged in the amended complaint, however, Exelon, Generation and ComEd have concluded that, in light of the March 2011 District Court decision, the likelihood of loss is remote. Therefore, no reserve has been established.accrued at December 31, 2012.

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On December 17, 2012, EME and certainMarch 11, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered its subsidiaries,Order Confirming Debtors’ Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. On April 1, 2014 (Effective Date), NRG Energy purchased EME’s portfolio of generation, including Midwest Generation filed for protection underand the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (Plan) became effective. As part of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the “Petition Date”).Plan, the sale agreement, including the environmental indemnity, and the asbestos cost-sharing agreement were rejected. Creditors were provided 30 days from the Effective Date to file rejection damages claims associated with contracts rejected under the Plan.

 

AsDuring the second quarter of 2013, Exelon filed proofs of claim for approximately $21 million with the Bankruptcy Court for amounts owed by EME and Midwest Generation related to the coal rail car lease. Further, Exelon filed an environmental claim with an unspecified amount that listed the indemnifications that were in place pre-Petition Date and other factors associated with the remediation and a result ofclaim under the bankruptcy filing, Exelon and Generation have recorded liabilities and receivable reserves as of December 31, 2012, for a total of $13 million, which consists primarily of lease payments under aasbestos cost-sharing agreement with an unspecified amount. A settlement was approved on January 22, 2015, to resolve the claims related to the coal rail car lease for $14 million. Exelon received the funds and estimated payments for asbestos personal injury claims filed pre-Petition Date. The Bankruptcy Court approvedrecorded the rejection of the agreement under which Midwest Generation was responsible for obligations under the lease, leaving Generation as the party responsible to make remaining payments under the lease. Exelon and Generation currently expect Midwest Generation or its successor will remain responsible for asbestos personal injury claims filed post-Petition Date, and as such have recorded no liability for such amounts. Requirements for Generation to ultimately satisfy such claims could have a material adverse impact on Exelon’s and Generation’s future results of operations.

As of the Petition Date, Generation had wholesale power transactions with Edison Mission Marketing and Trading, an affiliate of Midwest Generation not included in the bankruptcy proceeding. Generation expects these transactions to be fully settled in the normal course.corresponding gain January 2015.

 

Certain environmental laws and regulations subject current and prior owners of properties or generators of hazardous substances at such properties to liability for remediation costs of environmental contamination. As a prior owner of the generating stations, ComEd (and Generation, through its agreement in theExelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring to assume ComEd’s rights and obligations associated with its former generation business) could face liability (along with any other potentially responsible parties) for environmental conditions at the stations requiring remediation, with the determination of the allocation among the parties subject to many uncertain factors, including the impact of Midwest Generation’s bankruptcy. Additionally, the obligations of EME and Midwest Generation to ComEd under the sale agreement, including the environmental indemnity, may be discharged in the bankruptcy proceeding. In such circumstances, ComEd (and Generation, through ComEd) may only have an unsecured claim against EME and Midwest Generation for the environmental remediation costs that would have otherwise been obligations of EME and Midwest Generation under the sale agreement. This unsecured claim may yield a fractional, or possibly no, recovery for ComEd and Generation.

factors. ComEd and Generation continue to monitor the bankruptcy proceedings andhave reviewed available public information as to potential environmental exposures regarding the Midwest Generation plantstation sites. Midwest Generation publicly disclosed in its third quarter 2012March 31, 2014 Form 10-Q, its last public filing prior to its deregistration, that (i) it has accrued a probable amount of approximately $9 million for estimated environmental investigation and remediation costs under CERCLA, or similar laws, for the investigation and remediation of contaminated property at fourtwo Midwest Generation plant sites, (ii) it has identified stations for which a reasonable estimate for investigation and/ or remediation cannot be made and (iii) it and the Illinois EPA entered into Compliance Commitment Agreements outlining specified environmental remediation measures and groundwater monitoring activities to be undertaken at its Crawford, Powerton, Joliet, Will County and Waukegan generating stations. At this time, however, ComEd and Generation do not have sufficient information to reasonably assess the potential likelihood or magnitude of any such exposures. Further, Midwest Generation’s reorganization process will likely extend beyond one year and the outcome is uncertain, including whether the facilities will continue to operate and the identity or financial wherewithal of potential future plant owners.remediation requirements that may be asserted. For these reasons, ComEd and Generation are unable to predict whether and to what extent they may ultimately be held responsible for remediation and other costs relating to the generating stations and as a result no liability has been recorded atas of December 31, 2012.2014. Any liability imposed on ComEd or Generation for environmental matters relating to the generating stations could have a material adverse impact on their future results of operations and cash flows.

 

394Generation increased its reserve for asbestos-related bodily injury claims at December 31, 2013 by $25 million, as a result of Midwest Generation listing such agreement in the January 2014 plan supplement as an agreement to be rejected in connection with the Plan. As discussed above, the rejection became effective as part of the Plan. Subsequently, Generation increased its reserve by $15 million pursuant to the second quarter 2014 actuarial study of such claims, of which an estimated $6 million pertains to Midwest Generation’s share. Midwest Generation publicly disclosed in its March 31, 2014 Form 10-Q, its last public filing prior to its deregistration, that it had $53 million recorded related to asbestos bodily injury claims under the contractual indemnity with ComEd. Exelon and Generation may be entitled to damages associated with the rejection of the agreement. These amounts are considered to be contingent gains and would not be recognized until realized.


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Solid and Hazardous Waste

 

Cotter Corporation. The U.S. EPA has advised Cotter Corporation (Cotter), a former ComEd subsidiary, that it is potentially liable in connection with radiological contamination at a site known as the West Lake Landfill in Missouri. On February 18, 2000, ComEd sold Cotter to an unaffiliated third party.third-party. As part of the sale, ComEd agreed to indemnify Cotter for any liability arising in connection with the West Lake Landfill. In connection with Exelon’s 2001 corporate restructuring, this responsibility to indemnify Cotter was transferred to Generation. On May 29, 2008, the U.S. EPA issued a Record of Decision approving the remediation option submitted by Cotter and the two other PRPs that required additional landfill cover. The current estimated cost of the anticipated landfill cover remediation for the site is approximately $42 million, which will be allocated among all PRPs. Generation has accrued what it believes to be an adequate amount to cover its anticipated share of such liability. By letter dated January 11, 2010, the U.S. EPA requested that the PRPs perform a supplemental feasibility study for a remediation alternative that would involve complete excavation of the radiological contamination. On September 30, 2011, the PRPs submitted the final supplemental feasibility study to the U.S. EPA for review. In June 2012, the U.S. EPA requested that the PRPs perform additional analysis and groundwater sampling as part of the SFSsupplemental feasibility study, and subsequently requested additional analysis sampling and modeling that could take up to one year to complete, andwill be conducted throughout 2015. In light of these additional requests, it is unknown when the U.S.U.S EPA will propose a remedy for public comment.comment, but will likely be sometime in 2016 at the earliest. Thereafter the U.S. EPA will select a final remedy and enter into a Consent Decree with the PRP’sPRPs to effectuate the remedy. A complete excavation remedy would be significantly more expensive than the previously selected additional cover remedy; however, Generation believes the likelihood that the U.S. EPA would require a complete excavation remedy is remote. The current estimated cost of the landfill cover remediation for the site is approximately $50 million, which will be allocated among all PRPs. Generation has accrued what it believes to be an adequate amount to cover its anticipated share of such liability.

On April 11, 2014, a class action complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against Cotter and six additional defendants. The complaint alleges that individuals living in the North St. Louis area within a three-mile radius of the West Lake Landfill suffered damage to property or loss of use of property due to the defendants’ negligent handling of radioactive materials. On August 22, 2014, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case without prejudice.

 

On August 8, 2011, Cotter was notified by the DOJ that Cotter is considered a PRP with respect to the government’s clean-up costs for contamination attributable to low level radioactive residues at a former storage and reprocessing facility named Latty Avenue near St. Louis, Missouri. The Latty Avenue site is included in ComEd’s indemnification responsibilities discussed above as part of the sale of Cotter. The radioactive residues had been generated initially in connection with the processing of uranium ores as part of the U.S. government’s Manhattan Project. Cotter purchased the residues in 1969 for initial processing at the Latty Avenue facility for the subsequent extraction of uranium and metals. In 1976, the NRC found that the Latty Avenue site had radiation levels exceeding NRC criteria for decontamination of land areas. Latty Avenue was investigated and remediated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to funding under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program. The DOJ has not yet formally advised the PRPs of the amount that it is seeking, but it is believed to be approximately $90 million. The DOJ and the PRPs agreed to toll the statute of limitations until August 20132015 so that settlement discussions could proceed. Based on Exelon’sGeneration’s preliminary review, it appears probable that ExelonGeneration has liability to Cotter under the indemnification agreement and has established an appropriate accrual for this liability.

 

On February 28, 2012, and April 12, 2012, two lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against 15 and 14 defendants, respectively, including Exelon, Generation and ComEd (the “Exelon defendants”).Exelon defendants) and Cotter. The suits allege that individuals living in the North St.

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Louis area developed some form of cancer due to the Exelon defendants’ negligent or reckless conduct in processing, transporting, storing, handling and/or disposing of radioactive materials. Plaintiffs have asserted claims for negligence, strict liability, emotional distress, medical monitoring, and violations of the Price-Anderson Act. The complaints do not contain specific damage claims. On May 30, 2012, the plaintiffs filed voluntary motions to dismiss the Exelon defendants from both lawsuits which waswere subsequently granted. On October 23,Since May 30, 2012, a third lawsuit wasseveral related lawsuits have been filed in the same court on behalf of three additionalvarious plaintiffs against Cotter and seven other defendants, but not Exelon. The allegations in that complaintthese related lawsuits mirror the two previously-filedinitially filed lawsuits. ItIn the event of a finding of liability, it is reasonably possible that Exelon would be

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considered liable due to its indemnification responsibilities of Cotter described above. DueOn March 27, 2013, the U.S. District Court dismissed all state common law actions brought under the initial two lawsuits; and also found that the plaintiffs had not properly brought the actions under the Price-Anderson Act. On July 8, 2013, the plaintiffs filed amended complaints under the Price-Anderson Act. Cotter moved to dismiss the earlyamended complaints and has motions currently pending before the court. At this stage of the litigation, Exelon, Generation, and ComEd cannot estimate a range of loss, if any.

 

68th Street Dump. In 1999, the U.S. EPA proposed to add the 68th Street Dump in Baltimore, Maryland to the Superfund National Priorities List, and notified BGE and 19 others that they are PRPs at the site. In March 2004, BGE and other PRPs formed the 68th Street Coalition and entered into consent order negotiations with the U.S. EPA to investigate clean-up options for the site under the Superfund Alternative Sites Program. In May 2006, a settlement among the U.S. EPA and 19 of the PRPs, including BGE, with respect to investigation of the site became effective. The settlement requires the PRPs, over the course of several years, to identify contamination at the site and recommend clean-up options. The potentially responsible partiesPRPs submitted their investigation of the range of clean-up options in the first quarter of 2011. Although the investigation and options provided to the U.S. EPA are still subject to U.S. EPA review and selection of a remedy, the range of estimated clean-up costs to be allocated among all of the PRPs is in the range of $50 million to $64 million. On September 30, 2013, U.S. EPA issued the Record of Decision identifying its preferred remedial alternative for the site. The estimated cost for the alternative chosen by U.S. EPA is expected to make a final selectionconsistent with the PRPs estimated range of one of the alternatives in 2013.costs noted above. Based on Exelon’sGeneration’s preliminary review, it appears probable that ExelonGeneration has liability and has established an appropriate accrual for its share of the estimated clean-up costs. BGE is indemnified by aA wholly owned subsidiary of Generation has agreed to indemnify BGE for most of the costs related to this settlement and clean-up of the site.

Rossville Ash Site. The Rossville Ash Site is a 32-acre property located in Rosedale, Baltimore County, Maryland, which was used for the placement of fly ash from 1983-2007. The property is owned by Constellation Power Source Generation, LLC (CPSG). In 2008, CPSG investigated and remediated the property by entering it into the Maryland Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to address any historic environmental concerns and ready the site for appropriate future redevelopment. The site was accepted into the program in 2010 and is currently going through the process to remediate the site and receive closure from MDE. Exelon currently estimates the cost to close the site to be approximately $10 million, which has been fully reserved as of December 31, 2014.

 

Sauer Dump. On May 30, 2012, BGE was notified by the U.S. EPA that it is considered a PRP at the Sauer Dump Superfund site in Dundalk, MD.Maryland. The U.S. EPA offered BGE and three other PRPs the opportunity to conduct an environmental investigation and present cleanup recommendations at the site. The letter provided 60 days for the PRPs to decide whether or not to participate in the investigation. In addition, the U.S. EPA is seeking recovery from the PRPs of $1.7 million for past cleanup and investigation costs at the site. On July 30, 2012,March 11, 2013, BGE along with theand three other named PRP’s providedsigned an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent with the U.S. EPA with a “Good Faith Offer” along with a proposed Settlement Agreementwhich

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requires the PRP’s to conduct a Remedial Investigation and a Feasibility Study at the Sitesite to determine what, if any, are the appropriate and recommended cleanup activities for the site. The PRPs will seek to reach agreement with the U.S. EPA to conduct the investigation. The ultimate outcome of this proceeding is uncertain. Since the U.S. EPA has not selected a cleanup remedy and the allocation of the cleanup costs among the PRPs has not been determined, an estimate of the range of BGE’s reasonably possible loss, if any, cannot be determined.

 

Climate Change Regulation.Coal Combustion Residuals. Exelon is subject to climate change regulation or legislation at the Federal, regional and state levels. In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that GHG emissions are pollutants subject to regulation under the new motor vehicle provisions of the Clean Air Act. Consequently, onOn December 7, 2009,19, 2014, the U.S. EPA issued an endangerment findingthe first federal regulation for the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from power plants, including the classification of CCR as non-hazardous waste under Section 202RCRA. The EPA ruling is effective 180 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is anticipated in early 2015. Under the regulation, CCR will continue to be regulated by most states subject to coordination with the federal regulations. Generation has previously recorded reserves consistent with state regulation for its owned coal ash sites, and as such, the regulation is not expected to impact Exelon’s and Generation’s financial results. Generation is evaluating what, if any, incremental costs will be incurred for coal ash disposal sites formerly owned by Generation that have not yet been closed by their current owners. At this time, however, Generation does not have sufficient information to reasonably assess the potential likelihood or magnitude of any remediation requirements that may be asserted for these former sites under the Clean Air Act regarding GHGs from new motor vehiclesfederal regulations. For these reasons, Generation is unable to predict whether and on April 1, 2010 issued finalto what extent they may ultimately be held responsible for remediation and other costs relating to formerly owned coal ash disposal sites under the new regulations, limiting GHG emissions from cars and light trucks effective on January 2, 2011. While such regulations do not specifically address stationary sources, such as a generating plant, it is the U.S. EPA’s position that the regulationresult no new liability has been recorded as of GHGs under the mobile source provisions of the Clean Air Act has triggered the permitting requirements under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V operating permit sections of the Clean Air Act for new and modified stationary sources effective January 2, 2011. Therefore, on May 13, 2010, the U.S. EPA issued final regulations (the Tailoring Rule) relating to these provisions of the Clean Air Act for major stationary sources of GHG emissions that apply to new sources that emit greater than 100,000 tons per year, on a CO2 equivalent basis, and to modifications to existing sources that result in emissions increases greater than 75,000 tons per year on a CO2 equivalent basis. These thresholds became effective January 2, 2011, apply for six years and will be reviewed by the U.S. EPA for future applicability thereafter. On July 2, 2012, theDecember 31, 2014.

 

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U.S. EPA declined to lower GHG permit thresholds in its final “Step 3” Tailoring Rule update. The U.S. EPA will review permit thresholds again in a 2015 rulemaking process. On June 26, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, in aper curium decision, dismissed industry and state petitions challenging the U.S. EPA’s Tailoring Rule based on petitioners’ lack of standing. Further, in the same decision, the court denied all challenges to the U.S. EPA’s endangerment finding, and the Agency’s “Tailpipe Rule” for cars and light trucks. In August 2012, several industry parties filed petitions for an en banc rehearing of the Agency’s GHG regulations with the D.C. Circuit court. On September 6, 2012, the Circuit Court ordered the U.S. EPA, intervening groups, and some states to reply to the industry petitions.

On April 13, 2012, the U.S. EPA published proposed regulations for NSPS for GHG emissions from new fossil fuel power plants, greater than 25 MW, that would require the plants to limit CO2 emissions to a thirty year average of less than 1,000 pounds per MWh (less than 1,800 pounds per MWh for the first ten years and less than 600 pounds per MWh thereafter). Under the PSD regulations, new and modified major stationary sources could be required to install best available control technology, to be determined on a case by case basis. Generation could be significantly affected by the regulations if it were to build new plants or modify existing plants. The U.S. EPA is also expected to establish in 2013 GHG emission regulations for existing stationary sources under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

 

Asbestos Personal Injury Claims (Exelon, Generation, PECO and BGE).

 

Exelon and GenerationGeneration.. Generation maintains a reserve for claims associated with asbestos-related personal injury actions in certain facilities that are currently owned by Generation or were previously owned by ComEd and PECO. The reserve is recorded on an undiscounted basis and excludes the estimated legal costs associated with handling these matters, which could be material.

 

At December 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, Generation had reserved approximately $63$100 million and $49$90 million, respectively, in total for asbestos-related bodily injury claims. As of December 31, 2012,2014, approximately $14$22 million of this amount related to 170255 open claims presented to Generation, while the remaining $49$78 million of the reserve is for estimated future asbestos-related bodily injury claims anticipated to arise through 2050, based on actuarial assumptions and analyses, which are updated on an annual basis. On a quarterly basis, Generation monitors actual experience against the number of forecasted claims to be received and expected claim payments and evaluates whether an adjustment to the reserve is necessary. During the second quarter of 2012,2014, Generation increased its reserve by approximately $19$15 million, primarily due to increased actual and projected number and severity of claims. During 2011 and 2010, the updates to this reserve did not result in material adjustments.

 

On November 22, 2013, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act does not apply to an employee’s disability or death resulting from occupational disease, such as diseases related to asbestos exposure, which manifests more than 300 weeks after the employee’s last employment-based exposure, and that therefore the exclusivity provision of the Act does not apply to preclude such employee from suing his or her employer in court. The Supreme Court’s ruling reverses previous rulings by the Pennsylvania Superior Court precluding current and former employees from suing their employers in court, despite the fact that the same employee was

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not eligible for workers compensation benefits for diseases that manifest more than 300 weeks after the employee’s last employment-based exposure to asbestos. Currently, Exelon, Generation and PECO are unable to predict whether and to what extent they may experience additional claims in the future as a result of this ruling; as such no increase to the asbestos-related bodily injury liability has been recorded as of December 31, 2014. Increased claims activity resulting from this ruling could have a material adverse impact on Exelon, Generation’s and PECO’s future results of operations and cash flows.

Since 1993, BGE and certain Constellation (now Generation) subsidiaries have been involved in several actions concerning asbestos. The actions are based upon the theory of “premises liability,” alleging that BGE and Generation knew of and exposed individuals to an asbestos hazard. In addition to BGE and Generation, numerous other parties are defendants in these cases.

 

Approximately 480486 individuals who were never employees of BGE or Generationcertain Constellation subsidiaries have pending claims each seeking several million dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Cross-claims and third-party claims brought by other defendants may also be filed against BGE and Generationcertain Constellation subsidiaries in these actions. To date, most asbestos claims which have been resolved have been dismissed or resolved without any payment by BGE or Generationcertain Constellation subsidiaries and a small minority of these cases has been resolved for amounts that were not material to BGE or Generation’s financial results.

 

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Discovery begins in these cases onceafter they are placed on the trial docket. At present, noneonly two of the pending cases are set for trial. Given the limited discovery in these cases, BGE and Generation do not know the specific facts that are necessary to provide an estimate of the reasonably possible loss relating to these claims; as such, no accrual has been made and a range of loss is not estimable. The specific facts not known include:

 

the identity of the facilities at which the plaintiffs allegedly worked as contractors;

 

the names of the plaintiffs’ employers;

 

the dates on which and the places where the exposure allegedly occurred; and

 

the facts and circumstances relating to the alleged exposure.

 

Insurance and hold harmless agreements from contractors who employed the plaintiffs may cover a portion of any awards in the actions.

 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Investigation (Exelon and Generation).

 

On January 30, 2012, FERC published a notice on its website regarding a non-public investigation of certain of Constellation’s power trading activities in and around the ISO-NY from September 2007 through December 2008. Prior to the Constellation merger, Constellation announced on March 9, 2012, that it had resolved the FERC investigation. Under the settlement, Constellation agreed to pay, and has paid, a $135 million civil penalty and $110 million in disgorgement. The disgorgement amount will be disbursed in two ways. First, Constellation will provide $1 million each to six U.S. regional grid operators for the purpose of improving their surveillance and analytic capabilities. The remainder of the disgorgement amount was deposited in a fund that will be administered by a FERC ALJ. State agencies in New York, New England and PJM (the regional grid operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia) will be eligible to make claims against the fund on behalf of electric energy consumers in those states.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2012, Generation recorded expense of $195 million in operatingOperating and maintenance expense within its Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income with the remaining $50 million recorded as a Constellation pre-acquisition contingency. As of December 31, 2012, the full amount of the civil penalty and disgorgement was paid.contingency within its Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 4—MergerMergers, Acquisitions, and AcquisitionsDispositions for additional information on the Constellation merger.

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Continuous Power Interruption (ComEd)

 

TheSection 16-125 of the Illinois Public Utilities Act provides that in the event an electric utility, such as ComEd, experiences a continuous power interruption of four hours or more that affects (in ComEd’s case) more than 30,000 customers, the utility may be liable for actual damages suffered by customers as a result of the interruption and may be responsible for reimbursement of local governmental emergency and contingency expenses incurred in connection with the interruption. Recovery of consequential damages is barred. The affected utility may seek from the ICC a waiver of these liabilities when the utility can show that the cause of the interruption was unpreventable damage due to weather events or conditions, customer tampering, or certain other causes enumerated in the law.

 

On August 18, 2011, ComEd sought from the ICC a determination that ComEd is not liable for damage compensation to customers in connection with the July 11, 2011 storm system that produced multiple power interruptions that in the aggregate affected more than 900,000 customers in ComEd’s service territory, as well as for five other storm systems that affected ComEd’s customers during June and July 2011 (Summer 2011 Storm Docket). The ICC is currently conducting a proceeding to assess

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ComEd’s request. In the absence of a favorable determination from the ICC, some ComEd customers affected by the outages could seek recovery of their actual, non-consequential damages, and the local governments in the areas in which those customers are located could seek recovery of emergency and contingency expenses.

On January 25, 2013 the ALJ issued a Proposed Order in the Summer 2011 Storm Docket. The ALJ found that a complete waiver of liability should apply for five of the six storms at issue, and found that for the July 2011 storm, 34,599 interruptions were preventable and therefore no waiver should apply. The ALJ also found that ComEd’s system is designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with good utility practice, thereby rejecting a request by the Illinois Attorney General for the ICC to open an investigation.

In addition, on September 29, 2011, ComEd sought from the ICC a determination that it was not liable for damage compensation related to the February 1, 2011 blizzard (February 2011 Blizzard Docket).

On January 10,June 5, 2013, the ALJ issued a Proposed Order in the February 2011 Blizzard Docket, finding thatICC approved a complete waiver of liability should applyfor five of the six summer storms and the February 2011 blizzard. The ICC held that for the storm.July 11, 2011 storm, 34,559 interruptions were preventable and therefore no waiver should apply. As required by the ICC’s Order, ComEd notified relevant customers that they may be entitled to seek reimbursement of incurred costs in accordance with a claims procedure established under ICC rules and regulations. In addition, the ICC found that ComEd did not systematically fail in its duty to provide adequate, reliable and safe service. As a result, the ICC rejected the Illinois Attorney General’s request for the ICC to open an investigation into ComEd’s infrastructure and storm hardening investments.

Following the ICC’s June 26, 2013 denial of ComEd’s request for rehearing, on June 27, 2013 ComEd filed an appeal of both the summer and winter storm dockets with the Illinois Appellate Court regarding the ICC’s interpretation of Section 16-125 of the Illinois Public Utilities Act. On July 31, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court reaffirmed the ICC’s decision in the appeal of the Summer 2011 Storm Docket and dismissed the ALJ found that ComEd’s systemappeal of the February 2011 Blizzard Docket. The Illinois Appellate Court’s opinion has no accounting impact as ComEd previously established a liability in connection with the June 5, 2013 ICC ruling discussed below. ComEd has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to hear the matter. There is designed, constructed and maintainedno set time in accordance with good utility practice.which the Court must decide whether it will take the case.

 

As a result of the ICC’s June 5, 2013 ruling, ComEd established a liability, which was not material, for potential reimbursements for actual damages incurred by the 34,559 customers covered by the ICC’s June 5, 2013 Order. The liability recorded represents the low end of a range of potential losses given that no amount within the range represents a better estimate. ComEd’s ultimate outcomesliability will be based on actual claims eligible for reimbursement as well as the outcome of these proceedings are uncertain,the appeal. Although reimbursements for actual damages will differ from the estimated accrual recorded, at this time ComEd does not expect the difference to be material to ComEd’s results of operations or cash flows.

ComEd has not recorded an accrual for reimbursement of local governmental emergency and the amountcontingency expenses as a range of damages,loss, if any, which might be asserted, cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, but may be material to ComEd’s results of operations and cash flows.

Securities Class Action (Exelon)

Three federal securities class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York and the District of Maryland between September 2008 and November 2008 against Constellation. The cases were filed on behalf of a proposed class of persons who acquired publicly traded securities, including the Series A Junior Subordinated Debentures (Debentures), of Constellation between January 30, 2008 and September 16, 2008, and who acquired Debentures in an offering completed in June 2008. The securities class actions generally allege that Constellation, a number of its former officers or directors, and the underwriters violated the securities laws by issuing a false and misleading registration statement and prospectus in connection with Constellation’s June 27, 2008 offering of the Debentures. The securities class actions also allege that Constellation issued false or misleading statements or was aware of material undisclosed information which contradicted public statements, including in connection with its announcements of financial results for 2007, the fourth quarter of 2007, the first quarter of 2008 and the second quarter of 2008 and the filing of its first quarter 2008 Form 10-Q. The securities class actions seek, among other things, certification of the cases as class actions, compensatory damages, reasonable costs and expenses, including counsel fees, and rescission damages.

The Southern District of New York granted the defendants’ motion to transfer the two securities class actions filed in Maryland to the District of Maryland, and the actions have since been transferred for coordination with the securities class action filed there. On June 18, 2009, the court appointed a lead plaintiff, who filed a consolidated amended complaint on September 17, 2009. On November 17, 2009, the defendants moved to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint in its entirety. On August 13, 2010, the District Court of Maryland issued a ruling on the motion to dismiss, holding that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim with respect to the claims of the common shareholders under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and limiting the suit to those persons who purchased Debentures in

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Telephone Consumer Protection Act Lawsuit (ComEd)

 

On November 19, 2013, a class action complaint was filed in the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of a single individual and a presumptive class that would include all customers that ComEd enrolled in its Outage Alert text message program. The complaint alleges that ComEd violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) by sending approximately 1.2 million text messages to customers without first obtaining their consent to receive such messages. The complaint seeks certification of a class along with statutory damages, attorneys’ fees, and an order prohibiting ComEd from sending additional text messages. Such statutory damages could range from $ 500 to $ 1,500 per text. ComEd intends to contest the allegations of this suit. In February 2014, ComEd filed a motion to dismiss this class action complaint, which was denied in June 2008 offering. In August 2011, plaintiffs requested permission from the court to file2014. As of December 31, 2014, ComEd has a third amended complaint in an effort to attempt to revive the claimsreserve, which is not material, representing its best estimate of the common shareholders. Constellation filed an objection to the plaintiffs’ request for permission to file a third amended complaint and, on March 28, 2012, the District Court of Maryland denied the plaintiffs’ request for permission to revive the claims of the common shareholders. Given that limited discovery has occurred, that the court has not certified anyprobable loss associated with this class and the plaintiffs have not quantified their potential damage claims, Exelonaction complaint. As ComEd is unable at this time to provide an estimate of the range of reasonably possible loss relating to these proceedings or to determinepredict the ultimate outcome of this proceeding, actual damages may differ from the securities class actions or their possible effect on itsestimated amount recorded, which may be material to ComEd’s results of operations, cash flows, and financial results.position.

 

Fund Transfer Restrictions (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Under applicable law, Exelon may borrow or receive an extension of credit from its subsidiaries. Under the terms of Exelon’s intercompany money pool agreement, Exelon can lend to, but not borrow from the money pool.

 

The Federal Power Act declares it to be unlawful for any officer or director of any public utility “to participate in the making or paying of any dividends of such public utility from any funds properly included in capital account.” What constitutes “funds properly included in capital account” is undefined in the Federal Power Act or the related regulations; however, FERC has consistently interpreted the provision to allow dividends to be paid as long as: (1) the source of the dividends is clearly disclosed; (2) the dividend is not excessive; and (3) there is no self-dealing on the part of corporate officials. While these restrictions may limit the absolute amount of dividends that a particular subsidiary may pay, Exelon does not believe these limitations are materially limiting because, under these limitations, the subsidiaries are allowed to pay dividends sufficient to meet Exelon’s actual cash needs.

 

Under Illinois law, ComEd may not pay any dividend on its stock unless, among other things, “[its] earnings and earned surplus are sufficient to declare and pay same after provision is made for reasonable and proper reserves,” or unless it has specific authorization from the ICC. ComEd has also agreed in connection with financings arranged through ComEd Financing III that it will not declare dividends on any shares of its capital stock in the event that: (1) it exercises its right to extend the interest payment periods on the subordinated debt securities issued to ComEd Financing III; (2) it defaults on its guarantee of the payment of distributions on the preferred trust securities of ComEd Financing III; or (3) an event of default occurs under the Indenture under which the subordinated debt securities are issued.

 

PECO’s Articles of Incorporation prohibit payment of any dividend on, or other distribution to the holders of, common stock if, after giving effect thereto, the capital of PECO represented by its common stock together with its retained earnings is, in the aggregate, less than the involuntary liquidating value of its then outstanding preferred securities. At December 31, 2012, such capital was $3.0 billion and amounted to about 34 times the liquidating value of theOn May 1, 2013, PECO redeemed all outstanding preferred securities of $87 million.securities. As a result, the above ratio calculation is no longer applicable. Additionally, PECO may not declare dividends on any shares of its capital stock in the event that: (1) it exercises its right to extend the interest payment periods on the subordinated debentures, which were issued to PEC L.P. or PECO

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Trust IV; (2) it defaults on its guarantee of the payment of distributions on the Series D Preferred Securities of PEC L.P. or the preferred trust securities of PECO Trust IV; or (3) an event of default occurs under the Indenture under which the subordinated debentures are issued.

 

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BGE pays dividends on its common stock after its Boardboard of Directorsdirectors declares them. However, BGE is subject to certain dividend restrictions established by the MDPSC. First, BGE is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares through the end of 2014. Second, BGE is prohibited from paying a dividend on its common shares if (a) after the dividend payment, BGE’s equity ratio would be below 48% as calculated pursuant to the MDPSC’s ratemaking precedents or (b) BGE’s senior unsecured credit rating is rated by two of the three major credit rating agencies below investment grade. Finally, BGE must notify the MDPSC that it intends to declare a dividend on its common shares at least 30 days before such a dividend is paid. There are no other limitations on BGE paying common stock dividends unless: (1) BGE elects to defer interest payments on the 6.20% Deferrable Interest Subordinated Debentures due 2043, and any deferred interest remains unpaid; or (2) any dividends (and any redemption payments) due on BGE’s preference stock have not been paid.

 

Baltimore City Franchise Taxes (BGE)

The City of Baltimore claims that BGE has maintained electric facilities in the City’s public right-of-ways for over one hundred years without the proper franchise rights from the City. BGE is currently reviewing the merits of this claim. BGE has not recorded an accrual for payment of franchise fees for past periods as a range of loss, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Franchise fees assessed in future periods may be material to BGE’s results of operations and cash flows.

General (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE).

 

The Registrants are involved in various other litigation matters that are being defended and handled in the ordinary course of business. The assessment of whether a loss is probable or a reasonable possibility, and whether the loss or a range of loss is estimable, often involves a series of complex judgments about future events. The Registrants maintain accruals for such losses that are probable of being incurred and subject to reasonable estimation. Management is sometimes unable to estimate an amount or range of reasonably possible loss, particularly where (1) the damages sought are indeterminate, (2) the proceedings are in the early stages, or (3) the matters involve novel or unsettled legal theories. In such cases, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the timing or ultimate resolution of such matters, including a possible eventual loss.

 

Income Taxes

 

See Note 12—14—Income Taxes for information regarding the Registrants’ income tax refund claims and certain tax positions, including the 1999 sale of fossil generating assets.

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20.23. Supplemental Financial Information (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Supplemental Statement of Operations Information

 

The following tables provide additional information about the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010.2012.

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO BGE 

For the year ended December 31, 2014

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Taxes other than income

                   

Utility(a)

  $463   $82   $239   $141  $75   $456    $89    $238    $128    $86  

Property

   227    189    22    13   111    396     240     25     15     114  

Payroll

   131    78    26    12   18    200     118     28     14     18  

Other

   198    20    8    (4  4    102     18     2     2     3  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total taxes other than income

  $1,019   $369   $295   $162  $208   $1,154    $465     293    $159    $221  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2013

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Taxes other than income

          

Utility (a)

  $449    $79    $241    $129    $82  

Property

   302     205     24     14     112  

Payroll

   159     89     27     13     15  

Other

   185     16     7     2     4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxes other than income

  $1,095    $389    $299    $158    $213  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Taxes other than income

          

Utility(a)

  $443   $27   $243   $173   $79 

Property

   177    146    22    9    107 

Payroll

   123    71    25    13    17 

Other

   42    20    6    10    4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxes other than income

  $785   $264   $296   $205   $207 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

For the year ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO BGE 

Taxes other than income

                   

Utility(a)

  $476   $—     $205   $271   $79   $463    $82    $239    $141   $75  

Property

   175    142    20    13    102    227     189     22     13    111  

Payroll

   121    70    24    12    16    131     78     26     12    18  

Other

   36    18    7    7    3    198     20     8     (4  4  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total taxes other than income

  $808   $230   $256   $303   $200   $1,019    $369    $295    $162   $208  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Generation’s utility tax represents gross receipts tax related to its retail operations and ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s utility taxes represent municipal and state utility taxes and gross receipts taxes related to their operating revenues, respectively. The offsetting collection of utility taxes from customers is recorded in revenues on the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations.Operations and Comprehensive Income.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Other, Net

     

Decommissioning-related activities:

     

Net realized income on decommissioning trust funds (a)

     

Regulatory Agreement Units

 $189  $189  $—    $—    $—   

Non-Regulatory Agreement Units

  102   102   —     —     —   

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds—

     

Regulatory Agreement Units

  386   386   —     —     —   

Non-Regulatory Agreement Units

  105   105   —     —     —   

Net unrealized gains on pledged assets—

     

Zion Station decommissioning

  73   73   —     —     —   

Regulatory offset to decommissioning trust fund-related activities (b)

  (530  (530  —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total decommissioning-related activities

  325   325   —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment income

  20   3   1   2   11(c) 

Long-term lease income

  29   —     —     —     —   

Interest income related to uncertain income tax positions

  15   2   20   —     —   

AFUDC-Equity

  17   —     6   4   10 

Credit facility termination fees

  (85  (85  —     —     —   

Other

  25   (6)  12   2   2 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other, net

 $346  $239  $39  $8  $23 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2014

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd   PECO  BGE 

Other, Net

       

Decommissioning-related activities:

       

Net realized income on decommissioning trust funds (a)

       

Regulatory agreement units

  $216   $216   $—      $—     $—    

Non-regulatory agreement units

   159    159    —       —      —    

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds—

       

Regulatory agreement units

   180    180    —       —      —    

Non-regulatory agreement units

   134    134    —       —      —    

Net unrealized gains on pledged assets—

       

Zion Station decommissioning

   29    29    —       —      —    

Regulatory offset to decommissioning trust fund-related activities(b)

   (358  (358  —       —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total decommissioning-related activities

   360    360    —       —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment income

   1    1    —       (1  7(c) 

Long-term lease income

   24    —      —       —      —    

Interest income related to uncertain income tax positions

   40    54    —       —      —    

AFUDC—Equity

   21    —      3     6    12  

Other

   9    (9  14     2    (1
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other, net

  $455   $406   $17    $7   $18  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2013

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd   PECO  BGE 

Other, Net

       

Decommissioning-related activities:

       

Net realized income on decommissioning trust funds (a)

       

Regulatory agreement units

  $256   $256   $—      $—     $—    

Non-regulatory agreement units

   77    77    —       —      —    

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds—

       

Regulatory agreement units

   406    406    —       —      —    

Non-regulatory agreement units

   146    146    —       —      —    

Net unrealized gains on pledged assets—

       

Zion Station decommissioning

   7    7    —       —      —    

Regulatory offset to decommissioning trust fund-related activities(b)

   (546  (546  —       —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total decommissioning-related activities

   346    346    —       —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment income

   8    (1  —       (1  9(c) 

Long-term lease income

   28    —      —       —      —    

Interest income related to uncertain income tax positions

   24    4    —       —      —    

AFUDC—Equity

   22    —      11     4    7  

Other

   32    6    15     3    1  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other, net

  $460   $355   $26    $6   $17  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

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For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Other, Net

     

Decommissioning-related activities:

     

Net realized income on decommissioning trust funds(a)

     

Regulatory Agreement Units

 $177  $177  $—    $—    $—   

Non-Regulatory Agreement Units

  45   45   —     —     —   

Net unrealized losses on decommissioning trust funds—

     

Regulatory Agreement Units

  (74  (74  —     —     —   

Non-Regulatory Agreement Units

  (4  (4  —     —     —   

Net unrealized gains on pledged assets—

     

Zion Station decommissioning

  48   48   —     —     —   

Regulatory offset to decommissioning trust fund-related activities (b)

  (130  (130  —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total decommissioning-related activities

  62   62   —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment income

  10   1   1   3   13(c) 

Long-term lease income

  28   —     —     —     —   

Interest income related to uncertain income tax positions

  53   31   14   1   —   

AFUDC-Equity

  17   —     8   9   15 

Bargain purchase gain related to Wolf Hollow acquisition

  36   36   —     —     —   

Other

  (3  (8  6   1   (2
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other, net

 $203  $122  $29  $14  $26 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

 Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Other, Net

     

Decommissioning-related activities:

     

Net realized income on decommissioning trust funds(a)

     

Regulatory Agreement Units

 $176  $176  $—    $—    $—   

Non-Regulatory Agreement Units

  51   51   —     —     —   

Net unrealized gains on decommissioning trust funds—

     

Regulatory Agreement Units

  316   316   —     —     —   

Non-Regulatory Agreement Units

  104   104   —     —     —   

Regulatory offset to decommissioning trust fund-related activities(b)

  (394  (394  —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total decommissioning-related activities

  253   253   —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investment income

  1   —     —     1   15(c) 

Long-term lease income

  27   —     —     —     —   

Interest income related to uncertain income tax positions

  —     —     6   —     —   

AFUDC-Equity

  11   —     4   7   10 

Realized gain on Rabbi trust investments

  1   —     1   —     —   

Other

  19   4   13   —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other, net

 $312  $257  $24  $8  $25 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Other, Net

        

Decommissioning-related activities:

        

Net realized income on decommissioning trust funds (a)

        

Regulatory agreement units

  $189   $189   $—      $—      $—    

Non-regulatory agreement units

   102    102    —       —       —    

Net unrealized losses on decommissioning trust funds—

        

Regulatory agreement units

   386    386    —       —       —    

Non-regulatory agreement units

   105    105    —       —       —    

Net unrealized gains on pledged assets—

        

Zion Station decommissioning

   73    73    —       —       —    

Regulatory offset to decommissioning trust fund-related activities (b)

   (530  (530  —       —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decommissioning-related activities

   325    325    —       —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment income

   20    3    1     2     11(c) 

Long-term lease income

   29    —      —       —       —    

Interest income related to uncertain income tax positions

   15    2    20     —       —    

AFUDC—Equity

   17    —      6     4     10  

Credit Facility termination fees

   (85  (85  —       —       —    

Other

   32    1    12     2     2  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other, net

  $353   $246   $39    $8    $23  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)Includes investment income and realized gains and losses on sales of investments of the trust funds.
(b)Includes the elimination of NDT fund activity for the Regulatory Agreement Units, including the elimination of net income taxes related to all NDT fund activity for those units. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information regarding the accounting for nuclear decommissioning.
(c)Relates to the cash return on BGE’s rate stabilization deferral. See Note 3 – 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the rate stabilization deferral.

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

The following tables provide additional information regarding the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010.2012.

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

          

Property, plant and equipment

  $1,712    $733   $525   $207   $245 

Regulatory assets

   129    —      80    10    53 

Amortization of intangible assets, net

   40     35    5    —      —   

Amortization of energy contract assets and liabilities(a)

   1,110    1,110    —      —      —   

Nuclear fuel(a)

   848    848    —      —      —   

ARO accretion(b)

   240    240    —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization and accretion

  $4,079   $2,966   $610   $217   $298 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

          

Property, plant and equipment

  $1,284   $570   $502   $191   $224 

Regulatory assets

   63    —      52    11    50 

Nuclear fuel(a)

   755    755    —      —      —   

ARO accretion(b)

   214    214    —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization and accretion

  $2,316   $1,539   $554   $202   $274 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO  BGE 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

         

Property, plant and equipment

  $1,144   $474   $473   $171  $214 

Regulatory assets

   931    —      43    889(c)   35 

Nuclear fuel(a)

   672    672    —      —     —   

ARO accretion(b)

   196    195    1    —     —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization and accretion

  $2,943   $1,341   $517   $1,060  $249 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Included in revenues or fuel expense on the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(b)Included in operating and maintenance expense on the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(c)For PECO, primarily reflects CTC amortization.

For the year ended December 31, 2014

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Depreciation, amortization, accretion and depletion

          

Property, plant and equipment

  $2,080    $922    $588    $227    $288  

Regulatory assets

   191     —       99     9     83  

Amortization of intangible assets, net

   44     44     —       —       —    

Amortization of energy contract assets and liabilities (a)

   135     135     —       —       —    

Nuclear fuel (b)

   1,073     1,073     —       —       —    

ARO accretion (c)

   345     345     —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization, accretion and depletion

  $3,868    $2,519    $687    $236    $371  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

For the year ended December 31, 2013

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Depreciation, amortization, accretion and depletion

          

Property, plant and equipment

  $1,893    $813    $545    $219    $264  

Regulatory assets

   212     —       119     9     84  

Amortization of intangible assets, net

   48     43     5     —       —    

Amortization of energy contract assets and liabilities (a)

   430     507     —       —       —    

Nuclear fuel (b)

   921     921     —       —       —    

ARO accretion (c)

   275     275     —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization, accretion and depletion

  $3,779    $2,559    $669    $228    $348  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Depreciation, amortization, accretion and depletion

          

Property, plant and equipment

  $1,712    $733    $525    $207    $245  

Regulatory assets

   129     —       80     10     53  

Amortization of intangible assets, net

   40     35     5     —       —    

Amortization of energy contract assets and liabilities (a)

   1,110     1,110     —       —       —    

Nuclear fuel (b)

   848     848     —       —       —    

ARO accretion (c)

   240     240     —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization and accretion

  $4,079    $2,966    $610    $217    $298  
  

 

 

 �� 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Included in Operating revenues or Purchased power and fuel on the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(b)Included in Purchased power and fuel expense on the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(c)Included in Operating and maintenance expense on the Registrants’ Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Cash paid (refunded) during the year:

      

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

  $761  $286  $288  $113  $136 

Income taxes (net of refunds)

   (171  175   (42  (64  (112

Other non-cash operating activities:

      

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit costs

  $820  $341  $282  $50  $57 

Loss in equity method investments

   91   91   —     —     —   

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   164   22   42   60   44 

Provision for obsolete inventory

   6   6   1   —     —   

Stock-based compensation costs

   94   —     —     —     —   

Other decommissioning-related activity(a)

   (145  (145  —     —     —   

Energy-related options(b)

   160   160   —     —     —   

Amortization of regulatory asset related to debt costs

   18   —     13   3   2 

Amortization of rate stabilization deferral

   57   —     —     —     67 

Amortization of debt fair value adjustment

   (34  (34  —     —     —   

Merger-related commitments(d)

   141   32   —     —     27 

Severance cost

   99   34   —     —     —   

Discrete impacts from Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA)(c)

   (96  —     (96  —     —   

Amortization of debt costs

   19   11   5   3   2 

Other

   (11  19   5   9   (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other non-cash operating activities

  $1,383  $537  $252  $125  $193 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in other assets and liabilities:

      

Under/over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  $71  $—    $28  $20  $26 

Other regulatory assets and liabilities

   (404  —     (68  18   (112

Other current assets

   213   (30  (7  (12  (7

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

   (248  (98  (95  (10  8 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total changes in other assets and liabilities

  $(368 $(128 $(142 $16  $(85
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2014

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Cash paid (refunded) during the year:

      

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

  $940   $322   $292   $94   $111  

Income taxes (net of refunds)

  $314    227    (6  85    (21

Other non-cash operating activities:

      

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit costs

  $560   $249    162   $36   $64  

Loss from equity method investments

   22    20    —      —      —    

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   156    14    26    52    64  

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

   5    5    —      —      —    

Stock-based compensation costs

   91    —      —      —      —    

Other decommissioning-related activity (a)

   (132  (132  —      —      —    

Energy-related options (b)

   122    122    —      —      —    

Amortization of regulatory asset related to debt costs

   11    —      8    3    —    

Amortization of rate stabilization deferral

   65    —      —      —      65  

Amortization of debt fair value adjustment

   (23  (23  —      —      —    

Merger-related commitments

   44    44    —      —      —    

Amortization of debt costs

   53    12    4    2    2  

Discrete impacts from EIMA (c)

   53    —      53    —      —    

Lower of cost or market inventory adjustment

   29    29    —      —      —    

Other

   (2  6    2    (1  (15
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-cash operating activities

  $1,054   $346   $255   $92   $180  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Changes in other assets and liabilities:

      

Under/over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  $47   $—     $36   $—     $11  

Other regulatory assets and liabilities

   (167  —      (13  (16  (121

Cash deposits(d)

   (241  (241  —      —      —    

Other current assets

   7    81    (10  (2  (44

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

   (204  (89  32    1    (9
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total changes in other assets and liabilities

  $(558 $(249 $45   $(17 $(163
  Exelon   Generation ComEd   PECO   BGE   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

               

Change in ARC

  $781   $781  $2   $—      $—      $72   $72   $—     $—     $—    

Change in capital expenditures not paid

   160    103(e)   15    26     (4   220    (61)(e)   78    —      25  

Merger with Constellation, common stock issued

   7,365    5,264   —      —       —    

Fair value of net assets recorded upon CENG consolidation(f)

   (3,400  (3,400  —      —      —    

Issuance of equity units(g)

   131    —      —      —      —    

Nuclear fuel procurement(h)

   70    70    —      —      —    

Indemnification of like-kind exchange position(i)

   —      —      5    —      —    

 

(a)Includes the elimination of NDT fund activity for the Regulatory Agreement Units, including the elimination of operating revenues, ARO accretion, ARC amortization, investment income and income taxes related to all NDT fund activity for these units. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information regarding the accounting for nuclear decommissioning.
(b)Includes amountsoption premiums reclassified to realized at the settlement of the underlying contracts and recorded to results of operations related to option premiums due to the settlement of underlying transactions.operations.
(c)IncludesReflects the regulatory asset,change in distribution rates pursuant to EIMA, which representsallows for the ICC’s approved distribution formula and associated rulings as of December 31, 2012 and ComEd’s best estimate of the probable increase in distribution rates to provide recovery of prudent and reasonable costs incurredby a utility through a pre-established performance-based formula rate tariff. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012.more information.
(d)See Note 4—Mergers and Acquisitions for more information on merger-related commitments.Relates primarily to cash deposits made to ISO’s/RTO’s.
(e)Includes $247$170 million of changes in capital expenditures not paid as ofbetween December 31, 20122014 and 2013 related to Antelope Valley.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Cash paid (refunded) during the year:

      

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

  $649  $158  $296  $128  $122 

Income taxes (net of refunds)

   (457  347   (676  (65  (54

Other non-cash operating activities:

      

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit costs

  $542  $249  $213  $32  $51 

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   121   —     57   64   44 

Stock-based compensation costs

   67   —     —     —     —   

Other decommissioning-related activity(a)

   16   16   —     —     —   

Energy-related options(b)

   137   137   —     —     —   

Amortization of regulatory asset related to debt costs

   21   —     18   3   2 

Amortization of rate stabilization deferral

   —     —     —     —     57 

Deferral of storm costs

   —     —     —     —     (16

Uncollectible accounts recovery, net

   14   —     14   —     —   

Discrete impacts from 2010 Rate Case order(c)

   (32  —     (32  —     —   

Bargain purchase gain related to Wolf Hollow Acquisition

   (36  (36  —     —     —   

Discrete impacts from Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA)(d)

   (82  —     (82  —     —   

Other

   2   55   (4  1   (9
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other non-cash operating activities

  $770  $421  $184  $100  $129 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in other assets and liabilities:

      

Under/over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  $(45 $—    $(49 $4  $(52

Other regulatory assets and liabilities

   —     —     44   26   10 

Other current assets

   (101  (23  (14  (12  (88

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

   122   (34  64   (4  (31
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total changes in other assets and liabilities

  $(24 $(57 $45  $14  $(161
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
(f)See Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC for additional information.
(g)Relates to the present value of the contract payments for the equity units issued by Exelon. See Note 19—Common Stock for additional information.
(h)Relates to the nuclear fuel procurement contracts for the purchase of fixed quantities of uranium, which was delivered to Generation on June 30, 2014 and September 24, 2014. Generation is required to make payments starting June 30, 2016, with the final payment being due no later than June 30, 2018.
(i)See Note 14—Income Taxes for discussion of the like-kind exchange tax position.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2013

  Exelon Generation ComEd PECO BGE 

Cash paid (refunded) during the year:

      

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

  $866   $291   $283   $95   $130  

Income taxes (net of refunds)

   112    (18  33    70    42  

Other non-cash operating activities:

      

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit costs

  $825   $345   $308   $43   $56  

Gain from equity method investments

   (10  (10  —      —      —    

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   101    10    (15  61    44  

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

   9    9    —      —      —    

Stock-based compensation costs

   120    —      —      —      —    

Other decommissioning-related activity (a)

   (169  (169  —      —      —    

Energy-related options (b)

   104    104    —      —      —    

Amortization of regulatory asset related to debt costs

   12    —      9    3    —    

Amortization of rate stabilization deferral

   66    —      —      —      66  

Amortization of debt fair value adjustment

   (34  (34  —      —      —    

Discrete impacts from EIMA (c)

   (271  —      (271  —      —    

Amortization of debt costs

   18    10    1    2    2  

Other

   (53  5    (4  (1  (15
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-cash operating activities

  $718   $270   $28   $108   $153  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Changes in other assets and liabilities:

      

Under/over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  $12   $—     $(35 $9   $38  

Other regulatory assets and liabilities

   (64  —      (43  (16  (71

Other current assets

   (165  (151  51    13    (8

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

   322    15    268  (d)   (12  (23
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total changes in other assets and liabilities

  $105   $(136 $241   $(6 $(64
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Exelon   Generation ComEd   PECO BGE 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

              

Change in ARC

  $186   $186  $—     $—    $—     $(128 $(128 $—     $—     $4  

Change in capital expenditures not paid

   96    125(e)   7     (35  (7   (38  (107)  (e)   (8  13    (48

Consolidated VIE dividend to noncontrolling interest

   63    63    —      —      —    

Indemnification of like-kind exchange position(f)

   —      —      176    —      —    

 

(a)Includes the elimination of NDT fund activity for the Regulatory Agreement Units, including the elimination of operating revenues, ARO accretion, ARC amortization, investment income and income taxes related to all NDT fund activity for these units. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information regarding the accounting for nuclear decommissioning.
(b)Includes amountsoption premiums reclassified to realized at the settlement of the underlying contracts and recorded to results of operations related to option premiums due to the settlement of underlying transactions.operations.
(c)In May 2011, asReflects the change in distribution rates pursuant to EIMA, which allows for the recovery of costs by a result of the 2010 Rate Case order, ComEd recorded one-time benefits to reestablish previously expensed plant balances and to recover previously incurred costs related to Exelon’s 2009 restructuring plan.utility through a pre-established performance-based formula rate tariff. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for more information.
(d)Includes the establishment of a regulatory asset, pursuantRelates primarily to EIMA, for the 2011 annual reconciliation in ComEd’s distribution formula rate tariff and the deferral of costs associated with significant 2011 storms, partially offset by an accrualinterest payable related to fund a new Science and Technology Innovation Trust.like-kind exchange tax position. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters14—Income Taxes for more information.discussion of the like-kind exchange tax position.
(e)Includes $120 million of capital expenditures not paid as of December 31, 2011 related to Antelope Valley.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Cash paid (refunded) during the year:

      

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

  $665(a)  $145  $283  $168  $128 

Income taxes (net of refunds)

   1,219   732   15   433   (76

Other non-cash operating activities:

      

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit costs

  $581  $268  $215  $46  $48 

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   108   1   48   59   38 

Provision for obsolete inventory

   12   12   —     —     —   

Stock-based compensation costs

   44   —     —     —     —   

Other decommissioning-related activity(b)

   (91  (91  —     —     —   

Energy-related options(c)

   (73  (73  —     —     —   

ARO adjustment

   (19  (8  (10  (1  —   

Amortization of regulatory asset related to debt costs

   24   —     20   4   2 

Amortization of rate stabilization deferral

   —     —     —     —     62 

Accrual for Illinois utility distribution tax refund(d)

   (25  —     (25  —     —   

Under-recovered uncollectible accounts, net(e)

   (14  —     (14  —     —   

ARP SO2 allowances impairment

   57   57   —     —     —   

Other

   5   16   4   —     (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other non-cash operating activities

  $609  $182  $238  $108  $144 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in other assets and liabilities:

      

Under/over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  $61  $—    $58  $3  $6 

Other regulatory assets and liabilities

   —     —     (19  35   (64

Other current assets

   (18  (16  12   (19  (7

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

   (99  (29  (184)(f)   59   2 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total changes in other assets and liabilities

  $(56 $(45 $(133 $78  $(63
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

      

Change in ARC

  $(428 $(428 $—    $—    $—   

Change in capital expenditures not paid

   34   13   7   14   28 

Purchase accounting adjustments

   9   9   —     —     —   

Exelon Wind acquisition(g)

   32   32   —     —     —   
(e)Includes $55 million of changes in capital expenditures not paid between December 31, 2013 and 2012 related to Antelope Valley.
(f)See Note 14—Income Taxes for discussion of the like-kind exchanged tax position.

For the year ended December 31, 2012

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO  BGE 

Cash paid (refunded) during the year:

      

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

  $761   $286   $288   $113   $136  

Income taxes (net of refunds)

   (171  175    (42  (64  (112

Other non-cash operating activities:

      

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit costs

  $820   $341   $282   $50   $57  

Earnings from equity method investments

   91    91    —      —      —    

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   164    22    42    60    44  

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

   6    6    1    —      —    

Stock-based compensation costs

   94    —      —      —      —    

Other decommissioning-related activity (a)

   (145  (145  —      —      —    

Energy-related options (b)

   160    160    —      —      —    

Amortization of regulatory asset related to debt costs

   18    —      13    3    2  

Amortization of rate stabilization deferral

   57    —      —      —      67  

Amortization of debt fair value adjustment

   (34  (34  —      —      —    

Merger-related commitments(c)

   141    32    —      —      27  

Severance costs

   99    34    —      —      —    

Discrete impacts from EIMA (d)

   (96  —      (96  —      —    

Amortization of debt costs

   19    11    5    3    2  

Other

   (30  —      5    9    (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other non-cash operating activities

  $1,364   $518   $252   $125   $193  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in other assets and liabilities:

      

Under/over-recovered energy and transmission costs

  $71   $—     $28   $20   $26  

Other regulatory assets and liabilities

   (404 $—      (68  18    (112

Other current assets

   213    (30  33    (12  (7

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

   (248  (98  (95  (10  8  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total changes in other assets and liabilities

  $(368 $(128 $(102 $16   $(85
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

      

Change in ARC

  $781   $781   $2   $—     $—    

Change in capital expenditures not paid

   160    103(e)   15    26    (4

Consolidated VIE dividend to noncontrolling interest

   7,365    5,264    —      —      —    

 

(a)Excludes $167 million of interest paid to the IRS relating to a preliminary agreement reached during the third quarter of 2010. See Note 12—Income Taxes for addition information.
(b)Includes the elimination of NDT fund activity for the Regulatory Agreement Units, including the elimination of operating revenues, ARO accretion, ARC amortization, investment income and income taxes related to all NDT fund activity for these units. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations for additional information regarding the accounting for nuclear decommissioning.
(c)(b)Includes amountsoption premiums reclassified to realized at the settlement of the underlying contracts and recorded to results of operationsoperations.
(c)Relates to the integration costs to achieve distribution synergies related to option premiums due to the settlement of underlying transactions.Constellation merger transaction. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for more information on Constellation merger-related commitments.
(d)DuringReflects the second quarter of 2010, ComEd recorded a reduction of $25 millionchange in distribution rates pursuant to taxes other than income to reflect management’s estimate of future refundsEIMA, which allows for the 2008 and 2009 tax years associated with Illinois’recovery of costs by a utility distribution tax based on an analysis of past refunds and interpretations of the Illinois Public Utility Act. Historically, ComEd has recorded refunds of the Illinois utility distribution tax when received. ComEd believes it now has sufficient, reliable evidence to record and support an estimated receivable associated with the anticipated refund for the 2008 and 2009 tax years.through pre-established performance-based formula rate tariff. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters.
(e)Includes $70$127 million of under-recovered uncollectible accounts expense from 2008changes in capital expenditures not paid between December 31, 2012 and 2009 recorded in the first quarter of 2010 as well as $59 million of amortization of the associated regulatory asset. This amount also includes a credit of $3 million of under collections associated with 2010 activity. ComEd is recovering these costs through a rider mechanism authorized by the ICC. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the Illinois legislation for recovery of uncollectible accounts.2011 related to Antelope Valley.

 

407DOE Smart Grid Investment Grant (Exelon, PECO and BGE). For the year ended December 31, 2014, PECO has included in the capital expenditures line item under investing activities of the cash flow statement capital expenditures of $2 million and reimbursements of $5 million related to PECO’s DOE SGIG programs.


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(f)Relates primarily to a decrease in interest payable associated with a change in uncertain income tax positions. See Note 12—Income Taxes for additional information.
(g)Represents contingent liability recorded in connection with the December 9, 2010 acquisition of Exelon Wind. See Note 4—Acquisition for additional information.

 

DOE Smart Grid Investment Grant (Exelon, PECO and BGE). For the year ended December 31, 2012,2013, Exelon, PECO and BGE have included in the capital expenditures line item under investing activities of the cash flow statement capital expenditures of $103$74 million, $56$27 million and $47 million, respectively, and reimbursements of $113$95 million, $66$37 million and $47$58 million, respectively, related to PECO’s and BGE’s DOE SGIG programs. For the year ended December 31, 2011, Exelon, PECO and BGE have included in the capital expenditures line item under investing activities of the cash flow statement capital expenditures of $51 million, $51 million and $23 million, respectively, and reimbursements of $56 million, $56 million and $41 million, respectively, related to PECO’s and BGE’s DOE SGIG programs. See Note 3 - 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information regarding the DOE SGIG.

 

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information

 

The following tables provide additional information about assets and liabilities of the Registrants at December 31, 20122014 and 2011.2013.

 

December 31, 2012

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Investments

          

Equity method investments:

          

Financing trusts(a)

  $22   $—     $6   $8   $8 

Keystone Fuels, LLC

   38    38    —      —      —   

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC

   26    26    —      —      —   

CENG

   1,849    1,849    —      —      —   

Safe Harbor

   293    293    —      —      —   

Malacha

   8    8    —      —      —   

Other investments

   34    33    —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity method investments

   2,270    2,247    6    8    8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other investments:

          

Net investment in direct financing leases

   685    —      —      —      —   

Employee benefit trusts and investments(b)

   100    22    8    22    5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $3,055   $2,269   $14   $30   $13 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Investments

          

Equity method investments:

          

Financing trusts (a)

  $22    $—      $6    $8    $8  

Bloom Energy

   13     13     —       —       —    

Net Power

   9     9     —       —       —    

Sunnyside

   5     5     —       —       —    

Other equity method investments

   1     1     —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity method investments

   50     28     6     8     8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other investments:

          

Net investment in leases

   367     7     —       —       —    

Employee benefit trusts and investments (b)

   85     27     —       23     4  

Other investments(c)

   42     42     —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $544    $104    $6    $31    $12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

408


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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

December 31, 2011

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2013

  Exelon   Generation   ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Investments

                    

Equity method investments:

                    

Financing trusts(a)

  $15   $—     $6   $8   $8   $22    $—      $6    $8    $8  

Keystone Fuels, LLC

   13    13    —      —      —      32     32     —       —       —    

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC

   16    16    —      —      —      21     21     —       —       —    

Sacramento Solar

   1    1    —      —      —   

CENG

   1,925     1,925     —       —       —    

Safe Harbor

   285     285     —       —       —    

Malacha

   8     8     —       —       —    

Other equity method investments

   2     2     —       —       —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total equity method investments

   45    30    6    8    8    2,295     2,273     6     8     8  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Other investments:

                    

Net investment in direct financing leases

   656    —      —      —      —   

Net investment in leases

   705     7     —       —       —    

Employee benefit trusts and investments(b)

   65    11    21    22    —      90     23     5     23     5  

Other investments(c)

   22     22     —       —       —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total investments

  $766   $41   $27   $30   $8   $3,112    $2,325    $11    $31    $13  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Includes investments in affiliated financing trusts, which were not consolidated within the financial statements of Exelon and are shown as investments in affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
(b)The Registrants’ investments in these marketable securities are recorded at fair market value.

(c)Includes cost method and available-for-sale investments.

December 2010 IRS Payment (Exelon). In the third quarter of 2010, Exelon and IRS Appeals reached a nonbinding, preliminary agreement to settle Exelon’s involuntary conversion and CTC positions. In order to stop additional interest from accruing on the expected assessment resulting from the agreement, Exelon paid $302 million to the IRS on December 28, 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Exelon had not funded the specific bank account from which the IRS payment was disbursed resulting in a current liability. This amount was subsequently funded in January 2011. Under the authoritative guidance for offsetting balances, Exelon included this payment in Cash and cash equivalents with an offsetting amount in Other current liabilities on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 12—Income Taxes for additional information.

409


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Like-Kind Exchange Transaction (Exelon). Prior to the PECO/Unicom Merger in October 2000, UII, LLC (formerly Unicom Investments, Inc.) (UII), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon, entered into a like-kind exchange transaction pursuant to which approximately $1.6 billion was invested in passive generating station leases with two separate entities unrelated to Exelon. The generating stations were leased back to such entities as part of the transaction. For financial accounting purposes, the investments are accounted for as direct financing lease investments. UII holds the leasehold interests in the generating stations in several separate bankruptcy remote, special purpose companies it directly or indirectly wholly owns. The lease agreements provide the lessees with fixed purchase options at the end of the lease terms. If the lessees do not exercise the fixed purchase options, Exelon has the ability to require the lessees to return the leasehold interests or to arrange a service contract with a third party for a period following the lease term. If Exelon chooses the service contract option, the leasehold interests will be returned to Exelon at the end of the term of the service contract. In any event, Exelon will be subject to residual value risk if the lessees do not exercise the fixed purchase options. In the fourth quarter of 2000, under the terms of the lease agreements, UII received a prepayment of $1.2 billion for all rent, which reduced the investment in the leases. There are no minimum scheduled lease payments to be received over the remaining term of the leases. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the components of the net investment in long-term leases were as follows:

   December 31, 
   2012   2011 

Estimated residual value of leased assets

  $1,492   $1,492 

Less: unearned income

   807    836 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment in long-term leases

  $685   $656 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The following tables provide additional information about liabilities of the Registrants at December 31, 20122014 and 2011.2013.

 

December 31, 2012

  Exelon Generation ComEd   PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2014

  Exelon Generation ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Accrued expenses

        

Accrued expenses

  

     

Compensation-related accruals(a)

  $708  $371  $125   $45   $38   $832   $447   $153    $50    $58  

Taxes accrued

   353   247   61    3    22    305    248    59     3     42  

Interest accrued

   236   60   96    32    41    240    66    102     33     29  

Severance accrued

   91   42   4    1    5    49    33    2     1     2  

Other accrued expenses

   412(b)  396(b)  9    1    —      113(b)   92(b)   15     4     0  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total accrued expenses

  $1,800  $1,116  $295   $82   $106   $1,539   $886   $331    $91    $131  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

December 31, 2011

  Exelon Generation ComEd   PECO   BGE 

December 31, 2013

  Exelon Generation ComEd   PECO   BGE 

Accrued expenses

                

Compensation-related accruals(a)

  $520  $264  $127   $48   $42   $683   $337   $135    $47    $55  

Taxes accrued

   297   241   59    5    26    315    212    62     24     16  

Interest accrued

   192   56   124    27    41    234    72    95     32     29  

Severance accrued

   15   9   2    1    —      66    31    3     1     4  

Other accrued expenses

   231(b)   209(b)   6    2    1    335(b)   324(b)   12     2     7  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total accrued expenses

  $1,255  $779  $318   $83   $110   $1,633   $976   $307    $106    $111  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Primarily includes accrued payroll, bonuses and other incentives, vacation and benefits.
(b)Includes $327$19 million and $184$228 million for amounts accrued related to Antelope Valley as of December 31, 20122014 and December 31, 2011,2013, respectively.

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables provide information about accumulated OCI income (loss) recorded (after tax) within Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011:

December 31, 2012

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

       

Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges

  $367  $513  $—    $—     $—   

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plans

   (3,155  (19  —     —      —   

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

   21   19   —     1    —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $(2,767 $513  $—    $1   $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

  Exelon  Generation  ComEd  PECO   BGE 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

       

Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges

  $488  $915  $—    $—     $—   

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plans

   (2,938  —     —     —      —   

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

   —     —     (1  —      —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $(2,450 $915  $(1 $—     $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

21.24. Segment Information (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

Operating segments for each of the Registrants are determined based on information used by the chief operating decision maker(s) (CODM) in deciding how to evaluate performance and allocate resources at each of the Registrants.

 

Exelon has nine reportable segments, ComEd, PECO, BGE and Generation’s six power marketing reportable segments consisting of the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and all other regions not considered individually significant referred to collectively as “Other Regions”; including the South, West and Canada. Generation’s expanded number of reportable segments is the result of the acquisition of Constellation on March 12, 2012. ComEd, PECO and BGE each represent a single reportable segment; as such, no separate segment information is provided for these Registrants. ExelonExelon’s CODM evaluates the performance of and allocates resources to ComEd, PECO and BGE based on net income.income and return on equity.

The CODMs for ComEd, PECO, and BGE evaluate performance and allocate resources for their respective companies based on net income and return on equity for ComEd, PECO, and BGE each as single integrated businesses.

 

The foundation of Generation’s six reportable segments is based on the geographic location of its assets, and is largely representative of the footprints of an ISO / RTO and/or NERC region. Descriptions of each of Generation’s six reportable segments are as follows:

 

  

Mid-Atlantic represents operations in the eastern half of PJM, which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and parts of North Carolina.

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Midwest represents operations in the western half of PJM, which includes portions of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee, and the entire United States footprint of MISO excluding MISO’s Southern Region, which covers all or most of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, the remaining parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio not covered by PJM, and parts of Montana, Missouri and Kentucky.

 

  

New England represents the operations within ISO-NE covering the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

 

  

New York represents operations within ISO-NY, which covers the state of New York in its entirety.

 

  

ERCOT represents operations within Electric Reliability Council of Texas, covering most of the state of Texas.

 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

  

Other Regions not considered individually significant:

 

  

South represents operations in the FRCC, MISO’s Southern Region, and the remaining portions of the SERC not included within MISO or PJM, which includes all or most of Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Missouri, Kentucky and Texas. Generation’s South region also includes operations in the SPP, covering Kansas, Oklahoma, most of Nebraska and parts of New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Arkansas.

 

  

West represents operations in the WECC, which includes California ISO, and covers the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and parts of New Mexico, Wyoming and South Dakota.

 

  

Canada represents operations across the entire country of Canada and includes the AESO, OIESO and the Canadian portion of MISO.

 

The CODMs for Exelon and Generation evaluate the performance of Generation’s power marketing activities and allocate resources based on revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense. Generation believes that revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense is a useful measurement of operational performance. Revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or deemed more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this report. Generation’s operating revenues include all sales to third parties and affiliated sales to its affiliates, ComEd, PECO and BGE. Purchased power costs include all costs associated with the procurement and supply of electricity including capacity, energy and ancillary services. Fuel expense includes the fuel costs for ourGeneration’s own generation and fuel costs associated with tolling agreements. Generation’s other business activities, including retail and wholesale gas, upstream naturalinvestments in gas and oil exploration and production activities, proprietary trading, energy efficiency and demand response, the design, construction, and operation of renewable energy,distributed generation, heating, cooling, and cogeneration facilities, and home improvements, sales of electric and gas appliances, servicing of heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and indoor quality systems, and investments in energy-related proprietary technology are not allocated to regions. Further, Generation’s compensation under the reliability-must-run rate schedule, results of operations from the Brandon Shores, Wagner, and C.P. Crane Maryland generating stations, and other miscellaneous revenues, unrealized mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities, and amortization of certain intangible assets relating to commodity contracts recorded at fair value as a result of the merger are also not allocated to a region. Exelon and Generation do not use a measure of total assets in making decisions regarding allocating resources to or assessing the performance of these reportable segments.

412


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

An analysis and reconciliation of the Registrants’ reportable segment information to the respective information in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013, and 20102012 is as follows:

 

   Generation (a)  ComEd  PECO  BGE (b)  Other (c)  Intersegment
Eliminations
  Exelon 

Operating revenues(d):

       

2012

 $14,437  $5,443  $3,186  $2,091  $1,396  $(3,064 $23,489 

2011

  10,447   6,056   3,720   —     830   (1,990  19,063 

2010

  10,025   6,204   5,519   —     755   (3,859  18,644 

Intersegment revenues(e):

       

2012

 $1,702  $2  $3  $9  $1,381  $(3,042 $55 

2011

  1,161   2   5   —     831   (1,990  9 

2010

  3,102   2   5   —     756   (3,859  6 

Depreciation and amortization

       

2012

 $768  $610  $217  $238  $46  $2  $1,881 

2011

  570   554   202   —     21   —     1,347 

2010

  474   516   1,060   —     25   —     2,075 

Operating expenses(d):

       

2012

 $13,226  $4,557  $2,563  $2,053  $1,662  $(3,043 $21,018 

2011

  7,571   5,074   3,065   —     863   (1,990  14,583 

2010

  6,979   5,148   4,858   —     792   (3,859  13,918 

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates

       

2012

 $(91 $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $(91

2011

  (1  —     —     —     —     —     (1

2010

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —   

Interest expense, net:

       

2012

 $301  $307  $123  $111  $86  $—    $928 

2011

  170   345   134   —     77   —     726 

2010

  153   386   193   —     85   —     817 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

       

2012

 $1,058  $618  $508  $(54 $(276 $(56 $1,798 

2011

  2,827   666   535   —     (59  (13  3,956 

2010

  3,150   694   476   —     (91  (8  4,221 

Income taxes:

       

2012

 $500  $239  $127  $(23 $(215 $(1 $627 

2011

  1,056   250   146   —     9   (4  1,457 

2010

  1,178   357   152   —     (27  (2  1,658 

Net income (loss):

       

2012

 $558  $379  $381  $(31 $(61 $(55 $1,171 

2011

  1,771   416   389   —     (68  (9  2,499 

2010

  1,972   337   324   —     (64  (6  2,563 

Capital expenditures:

       

2012

 $3,554  $1,246  $422  $500  $67  $—    $5,789 

2011

  2,491   1,028   481   —     42   —     4,042 

2010

  1,883   962   545   —     14   (78)(f)   3,326 

Total assets:

       

2012

 $40,681  $22,905  $9,353  $7,499  $10,432  $(12,316 $78,554 

2011

  27,433   22,638   9,156   —     6,147   (10,379  54,995 

  Generation (a)  ComEd  PECO  BGE(b)  Other(c)  Intersegment
Eliminations
  Exelon 

Operating revenues (d):

       

2014

 $17,393   $4,564   $3,094   $3,165   $1,285   $(2,072 $27,429  

2013

  15,630    4,464    3,100    3,065    1,241    (2,612  24,888  

2012

  14,437    5,443    3,186    2,091    1,396    (3,064  23,489  

Intersegment revenues (e):

       

2014

 $762   $4   $2   $25   $1,280   $(2,067 $6  

2013

  1,367    3    1    13    1,237    (2,607  14  

2012

  1,660    2    3    9    1,381    (3,049  6  

Depreciation and amortization

  

      

2014

 $967   $687   $236   $371   $53   $—     $2,314  

2013

  856    669    228    348    52    —      2,153  

2012

  768    610    217    238    48    —      1,881  

Operating expenses(d):

  

      

2014

 $16,923   $3,586   $2,522   $2,726   $1,353   $(2,071 $25,039  

2013

  13,976    3,510    2,434    2,616    1,324    (2,618  21,242  

2012

  13,226    4,557    2,563    2,053    1,662    (3,043  21,018  

Equity in earnings (losses) of
unconsolidated affiliates

   

    

2014

 $(20 $—     $—     $—     $—     $—     $(20

2013

  10    —      —      —      —      —      10  

2012

  (91  —      —      —      —      —      (91

Interest expense, net:

       

2014

 $356   $321   $113   $106   $169   $—     $1,065  

2013

  357    579    115    122    183    —      1,356  

2012

  301    307    123    111    86    —      928  

Income (loss) before income
taxes:

   

     

2014

 $1,226   $676   $466   $351   $(227 $(6 $2,486  

2013

  1,675    401    557    344    (191  (13  2,773  

2012

  1,058    618    508    (54  (325  (7  1,798  

Income taxes:

       

2014

 $207   $268   $114   $140   $(63 $—     $666  

2013

  615    152    162    134    (20  1    1,044  

2012

  500    239    127    (23  (215  (1  627  

Net income (loss):

       

2014

 $1,019   $408   $352   $211   $(164 $(6 $1,820  

2013

  1,060    249    395    210    (171  (14  1,729  

2012

  558    379    381    (31  (110  (6  1,171  

Capital expenditures:

       

2014

 $3,012   $1,689   $661   $620   $95   $—     $6,077  

2013

  2,752    1,433    537    587    86    —      5,395  

2012

  3,554    1,246    422    500    67    —      5,789  

Total assets:

       

2014

 $45,348   $25,392   $9,943   $8,078   $9,794   $(11,741 $86,814  

2013

  41,232    24,118    9,617    7,861    8,317    (11,221  79,924  

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

 

(a)Generation includes the six power marketing reportable segments shown below: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT and Other Regions. Intersegment revenues for Generation forFor the year ended December 31, 2014, intersegment revenues for Generation include revenue from sales to PECO of $198 million and sales to BGE of $387 million in the Mid-Atlantic region, and sales to ComEd of $176 million in the Midwest region, which eliminate upon consolidation. For the year ended December 31, 2013, intersegment revenues for Generation include revenue from sales to PECO of $405 million and sales to BGE of $455 million in the Mid-Atlantic region, and sales to ComEd of $506 million in the Midwest region, net of $7 million related to the unrealized mark-to-market losses related to the ComEd swap, which eliminate upon consolidation. For the year ended December 31, 2012, intersegment revenues for Generation include revenue from sales to PECO of $543 million and sales to BGE of $322 million in the Mid-Atlantic region, and sales to ComEd of $795 million in the Midwest region, net of $7 million related to the unrealized mark-to-market losses related to the ComEd swap, which eliminate upon consolidation. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 intersegment revenues for Generation include revenue from sales to PECO of $508 million and $2,092 million, respectively, in the Mid-Atlantic region, and sales to ComEd of $653 million and $1,010 million, respectively, in the Midwest region.
(b)Amounts represent activity recorded at BGE from March 12, 2012, the closing date of the merger, through December 31, 2012.2014.
(c)Other primarily includes Exelon’s corporate operations, shared service entities and other financing and investment activities.
(d)For the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, utility taxes of $82$89 million, $27$79 million and $0$82 million, respectively, are included in revenues and expenses for Generation. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, utility taxes of $239$238 million, $243$241 million and $205$239 million, respectively, are included in revenues and expenses for ComEd. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, utility taxes of $141$128 million, $173$129 million and $271$141 million, respectively, are included in revenues and expenses for PECO. For the years ended December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and for the period of March 12, 2012 through December 31, 2012, utility taxes of $86 million, $82 million and $59 million are included in revenues and expenses for BGE.BGE, respectively.
(e)Intersegment revenues exclude sales to unconsolidated affiliates. The intersegment profit associated with Generation’s sale of AECs to PECOcertain products and services by and between Exelon’s segments is not eliminated in consolidation due to the recognition of intersegment profit in accordance with regulatory accounting guidance. See Note 3 for additional information on AECs. For Exelon, these amounts are included in operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(f)Represents capital projects transferred from BSC to Generation, ComEdOperations and PECO. These projects are shown as capital expenditures at Generation, ComEd and PECO and the capital expenditure is eliminated upon consolidation.Comprehensive Income.

 

Generation total revenues:

 

  2012  2011  2010 
  Revenues
from
external
customers (a)
  Interseg
ment
revenues
  Total
Revenues
  Revenues
from
external
customers (a)
  Interseg
ment
revenues
  Total
Revenues
  Revenues
from
external
customers (a)
  Interseg
ment
revenues
  Total
Revenues
 

Mid-Atlantic

 $5,082  $(44 $5,038  $4,052  $—    $4,052  $3,232  $—    $3,232 

Midwest

  4,824   24   4,848   5,445   —     5,445   5,762   —     5,762 

New England

  1,048   45   1,093   11   —     11   14   —     14 

New York

  582   (25  557   —     —     —     —     —     —   

ERCOT

  1,365   2   1,367   575   —     575   543   —     543 

Other Regions (b)

  755   78   833   201   —     201   149   —     149 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Revenues for Reportable Segments

 $13,656  $80  $13,736  $10,284  $—    $10,284  $9,700  $—    $9,700 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other(c)

  781   (80  701   163   —     163   325   —     325 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Generation Consolidated Operating Revenues

 $14,437  $—    $14,437  $10,447  $—    $10,447  $10,025  $—    $10,025 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of April 1, 2014, Generation total revenues and Generation total revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense includes 100% of the activity from CENG.

  2014  2013  2012 
  Revenues
from
external
customers (a)
  Intersegment
revenues
  Total
Revenues
  Revenues
from
external
customers (a)
  Intersegment
revenues
  Total
Revenues
  Revenues
from
external
customers (a)
  Intersegment
revenues
  Total
Revenues
 

Mid-Atlantic

 $5,265   $(6 $5,259   $5,182   $22   $5,204   $5,082   $(44 $5,038  

Midwest

  4,467    8    4,475    4,280    (10  4,270    4,824    24    4,848  

New England

  1,417    5    1,422    1,245    (8  1,237    1,048    45    1,093  

New York

  843    —      843    735    (21  714    582    (25  557  

ERCOT

  938    (3  935    1,222    (6  1,216    1,365    2    1,367  

Other Regions (b)

  1,319    (10  1,309    946    22    968    755    78    833  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Revenues for Reportable Segments

 $14,249   $(6 $14,243   $13,610   $(1 $13,609   $13,656   $80   $13,736  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other (c)

  3,144    6    3,150    2,020    1    2,021    781    (80  701  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Generation Consolidated Operating Revenues

 $17,393   $—     $17,393   $15,630   $—     $15,630   $14,437   $—     $14,437  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(a)Includes all electric sales to third parties and affiliated sales to ComEd, PECO and BGE.
(b)Other regions include the South, West and Canada, which are not considered individually significant.
(c)Other represents activities not allocated to a region. See text above for a description of included activities. Also includes amortization of intangible assets related to commodity contracts recorded at fair value atof $289 million, $767 million, and $1,505 million for the merger date.years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and elimination of intersegment revenues.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Generation total revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense:

 

 2012 2011 2010  2014 2013 2012 
 RNF from
external
customers (a)
 Interseg
ment
RNF
 Total
RNF
 RNF from
external
customers (a)
 Interseg
ment
RNF
 Total
RNF
 RNF from
external
customers (a)
 Interseg
ment
RNF
 Total
RNF
  RNF from
external
customers (a)
 Intersegment
RNF
 Total
RNF
 RNF from
external
customers (a)
 Intersegment
RNF
 Total
RNF
 RNF from
external
customers (a)
 Intersegment
RNF
 Total
RNF
 

Mid-Atlantic

 $3,477  $(44 $3,433  $3,350  $—    $3,350  $2,501  $—    $2,501  $3,466   $(49 $3,417   $3,273   $(3 $3,270   $3,477   $(44 $3,433  

Midwest

  2,974   24   2,998   3,547   —     3,547   4,081   —     4,081   2,580    14    2,594    2,585    1    2,586    2,974    24    2,998  

New England

  151   45   196   9   —     9   11   —     11   432    (81  351    217    (32  185    151    45    196  

New York

  101   (25  76   —     —     —     —     —     —     457    26    483    14    (18  (4  101    (25  76  

ERCOT

  403   2   405   84   —     84   (66  —     (66  573    (256  317    604    (168  436    403    2    405  

Other Regions (b)

  53   78   131   (14  —     (14  (65  —     (65  611    (284  327    334    (133  201    53    78    131  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense for Reportable Segments

 $7,159  $80  $7,239  $6,976  $—    $6,976  $6,462  $—    $6,462  $8,119   $(630 $7,489   $7,027   $(353 $6,674   $7,159   $80   $7,239  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other(c)

  217   (80  137   (118  —     (118  100   —     100   (651  630    (21  406    353    759    217    (80  137  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Generation Revenues net of purchased power and fuel expense

 $7,376  $—    $7,376  $6,858  $—    $6,858  $6,562  $—    $6,562  $7,468   $—     $7,468   $7,433   $—     $7,433   $7,376   $—     $7,376  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Includes purchases and sales from third parties and affiliated sales to ComEd, PECO and BGE.
(b)Other regions includesinclude the South, West and Canada, which are not considered individually significant.
(c)Other represents activities not allocated to a region. See text above for a description of included activities. Also includes amortization of intangible assets related to commodity contracts recorded at fair value atof $124 million, $488 million, and $1,098 million, for the merger date.years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and the elimination of intersegment revenue net of purchased power and fuel expense.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

22.25. Related Party Transactions (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE)

 

Exelon

 

The financial statements of Exelon include related party transactions as presented in the tables below:

 

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
       2012          2011          2010     

Operating revenues from affiliates:

    

PECO(a)

  $6  $9  $6 

CENG(b)

   42   —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating revenues from affiliates

  $48  $9  $6 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fuel and purchased power from related parties:

    

CENG(c)

  $793  $—    $—   

Keystone Fuels, LLC

   61   68   74 

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC

   68   69   70 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total fuel purchases from related parties

  $922  $137  $144 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Charitable contribution to Exelon Foundation(d)

  $7  $—    $10 

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

    

ComEd Financing III

  $13  $13  $13 

PECO Trust III

   6   6   6 

PECO Trust IV

   6   6   6 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest expense to affiliates, net

  $25  $25  $25 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss) gain in equity method investments:

    

CENG equity investment income

  $73  $—     —   

Amortization of basis difference in CENG(e)

   (172  —     —   

Other

   8   (1  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total loss in equity method investments

  $(91 $(1 $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
      December 31, 
          2012          2011     

Investments in affiliates:

    

ComEd Financing III

   $6  $6 

PECO Energy Capital Corporation

    4   4 

PECO Trust IV

    4   5 

BGE Capital Trust II

    8   —   
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total investments in affiliates

   $22  $15 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Receivables from affiliates (current):

    

CENG(b)

   $16  $—   

Payables to affiliates (current):

    

CENG(c)

   $83  $—   

ComEd Financing III

    4   4 

PECO Trust III

    1   1 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

   $88  $5 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt to BondCo and other financing trusts (including due within one year):

    

ComEd Financing III

   $206  $206 

PECO Trust III

    81   81 

PECO Trust IV

    103   103 

BGE Capital Trust II

    258   —   
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt due to financing trusts

   $648  $390 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2014  2013   2012 

Operating revenues from affiliates:

     

PECO(a)

  $1   $10    $6  

CENG(b)

   17    56     42  

BGE(a)

   5    4     —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues from affiliates

  $23   $70    $48  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Purchase power and fuel from affiliates:

     

CENG (c)

  $282   $992    $793  

Keystone Fuels, LLC(d)

   138    144     119  

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC(d)

   99    98     101  

Safe Harbor Water Power Corp(d)

   12    22     23  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total purchase power and fuel from affiliates

  $531   $1,256    $1,036  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

     

ComEd Financing III

  $13   $13    $13  

PECO Trust III

   6    6     6  

PECO Trust IV

   6    6     6  

BGE Capital Trust II(f)

   16    16     12  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense to affiliates, net

  $41   $41    $37  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (losses) in equity method investments:

     

CENG(e)

  $(19 $9    $(99

Qualifying facilities and domestic power projects

   (1  1     8  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total earnings (losses) in equity method investments

  $(20 $10    $(91
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

416
   December 31, 
   2014   2013 

Receivables from affiliates (current):

    

CENG(b)

  $—      $3  

Payables to affiliates (current):

    

CENG(c)

  $—      $85  

ComEd Financing III

   4     4  

PECO Trust III

   1     1  

BGE Capital Trust II

   3     4  

Keystone Fuels, LLC(d)

   —       12  

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC(d)

   —       9  

Other

   —       1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $8    $116  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt due to financing trusts:

    

ComEd Financing III

  $206    $206  

PECO Trust III

   81     81  

PECO Trust IV

   103     103  

BGE Capital Trust II

   258     258  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt due to financing trusts

  $648    $648  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

 

(a)The intersegment profit associated with Generation’sthe sale of AECs to PECOcertain products and services by and between Exelon’s segments is not eliminated in consolidation due to the recognition of intersegment profit in accordance with regulatory accounting guidance. For Exelon, these amounts are included in operating revenues in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(b)Exelon hasBeginning in 2012, Generation entered into a sharedpower services agency agreement (SSA)(PSAA) with the CENG plants, which expires in 2017. Underas of April 1, 2014, was amended and extended until the SSA, BSCpermanent cessation of power generation by the CENG generation plants. The PSAA is an agreement under which Generation provides a variety of supportscheduling, asset management and billing services to CENG. Pursuant to an agreement between Exelon and EDF, the pricing in the SSACENG plants for a specified monthly fee. The charges for services reflect actual costs determined on the same basis that BSC charges its affiliatescost of the services. On April 1, 2014, Generation and CENG entered into a Nuclear Operating Services Agreement (NOSA) pursuant to which Generation will operate the CENG nuclear generation fleet owned by CENG subsidiaries and provide corporate and administrative services for similar services.the remaining life of the CENG nuclear plants as if they were part of the Generation nuclear fleet. For further information regarding the Investment in CENG, see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.
(c)A subsidiaryCENG owns 100% of four nuclear units in Maryland and New York and 82% of Nine Mile Point Unit 2 in New York. Beginning in 2012, Generation has an agreementhad a PPA under which it is purchasing 85-90%purchased 85% of the nuclear plant output of CENG’s nuclear plantsowned by CENG that iswas not sold to third parties under pre-existing firm and unit contingentunit-contingent PPAs through 2014. Beginning on January 1, 2015 and continuing to the end of the life of the respective plants, Generation will purchase on a unit contingentunit-contingent basis 50.01% of the nuclear plant output owned by CENG and a subsidiary of CENG’s nuclear plants, and EDF will purchase on a unit contingentunit-contingent basis 49.99% of the output.nuclear plant output owned by CENG (EDF PPA). Beginning April 1, 2014, sales to Generation are eliminated in consolidation. For further information regarding the Investment in CENG, see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.
(d)Exelon Foundation is a nonconsolidated not-for-profit Illinois corporation. The Exelon Foundation was established in 2007During 2014, Generation closed the sale of Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, Keystone Fuels, LLC, and Conemaugh Fuels LLC. Generation recorded purchase power and fuel costs from affiliates related to serve educationalthese generating assets during the time these assets were still partially owned by Generation. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and environmental philanthropic purposes and does not serve a direct business or political purpose of Exelon.Dispositions for more information.
(e)AsPrior to April 1, 2014, Generation’s total gain (loss) in equity method investments includes equity investment income (loss) and amortization of the basis difference established as a result of purchase accounting applied upon Constellation merger in 2012. CENG was fully consolidated on April 1, 2014. For further information regarding the Investment in CENG, see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.
(f)The BGE Capital Trust II portion of Exelon’s interest expense to affiliates, net, for December 31, 2012 excludes $4 million of expense incurred in 2012 prior to the closing of Exelon’s merger with Constellation on March 12, 2012, Generation had an initial basis difference of approximately $204 million between the initial carrying value of its investment in CENG and its underlying equity in CENG. This basis difference resulted from the requirement to record the investment in CENG at fair value under purchase accounting while the underlying assets and liabilities within CENG continue to be accounted for on a historical cost basis. Generation is amortizing this basis difference over the respective useful lives of the assets and liabilities of CENG or as those assets and liabilities impact the earnings of CENG. In future periods, Generation may be eligible for distributions from CENG in excess of its 50.01% ownership interest based on tax sharing provisions contained in the operating agreement for CENG. Through purchase accounting, Generation recorded the fair value of expected future distributions. Generation will record these distributions when realized as a reduction in its investment in CENG. Distributions realized in excess of the fair value recorded would be recorded in earnings in the period earned.2012.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

Transactions involving Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE are further described in the tables below.

 

Generation

 

The financial statements of Generation include related party transactions as presented in the tables below:

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013   2012 

Operating revenues from affiliates:

         

ComEd(a)

  $795  $653  $1,010   $176   $506    $795  

PECO(b)

   543    508   2,092    198    405     543  

BGE(c)

   322   —     —      387    455     322  

CENG(d)

   42    —     —      17    56     42  

BSC

   1    1     —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total operating revenues from affiliates

  $1,702  $1,161  $3,102   $779   $1,423    $1,702  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Fuel and purchased power from related parties:

    

PECO

  $—    $1  $1 

Purchase power and fuel from affiliates:

     

ComEd

  $1   $1    $—    

BGE

   8    —     —      25    13     8  

CENG(e)

   793   —     —      282    992     793  

Keystone Fuels, LLC

   61   68   74 

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC

   68   69   70 

Keystone Fuels, LLC(i)

   138    144     119  

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC(i)

   99    98     101  

Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation (i)

   12    22     23  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total fuel purchases from related parties

  $930  $138  $145 

Total purchase power and fuel from affiliates

  $557   $1,270    $1,044  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Operating and maintenance from affiliates:

         

ComEd(f)

  $2  $2  $2   $3   $2    $2  

PECO(f)

   3   5   4    2    1     3  

BSC(g)

   625    314   285    618    571     625  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total operating and maintenance from affiliates

  $630  $321  $291   $623   $574    $630  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

(Loss) gain in equity method investments

    

CENG equity investment income

   73   —     —   

Amortization of basis difference in CENG(h)

   (172  —     —   

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

     

Exelon Corporate

  $53   $59    $75  

Earnings (losses) in equity method investments

     

CENG (h)

  $(19 $9    $(99

Qualifying facilities and domestic power projects

   8   (1  —      (1  1     8  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total loss in equity method investments

   (91 $(1 $—   

Total earnings (losses) in equity method investments

  $(20 $10    $(91
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Capitalized costs

     

BSC

  $91   $93    $80  

Cash distribution paid to member

  $1,626  $172  $1,508   $645   $625    $1,626  

Contribution from member

  $48  $30  $62   $53   $26    $48  

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

  December 31,   December 31, 
  2012   2011   2014   2013 

Mark-to-market derivative assets with affiliates (current):

    

ComEd(i)

  $226   $503 

Receivables from affiliates (current):

        

ComEd(a)(j)

  $54   $70 

CENG(d)

  $—      $3  

ComEd(a)

   43     38  

PECO(b)

   56    39    29     38  

BGE(c)

   31    —      40     27  

Other

   1     2  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total receivables from affiliates (current)

  $141   $109   $113    $108  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Receivable from affiliate (noncurrent)

    

Exelon

  $1   $1 

Mark-to-market derivative assets with affiliates (noncurrent):

    

ComEd(i)

  $—     $191 

Long-term debt due to affiliates (current):

    

Exelon Corporate(l)

   556     —    

Payables to affiliates (current):

        

CENG(e)

  $83   $—     $—      $85  

Exelon(k)

   33    7 

Exelon Corporate(j)

   12     7  

BSC(g)

   77    51    83     66  

ComEd

   12     —    

Keystone Fuels, LLC(i)

   —       12  

Conemaugh Fuels, LLC(i)

   —       9  

Other

   —       2  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $193   $58   $107    $181  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Long-term debt due to affiliates (noncurrent):

    

Exelon Corporate(l)

   943     1,523  

Payables to affiliates (noncurrent):

        

ComEd(l)

  $2,037   $1,857 

PECO(l)

   360    365 

BSC(g)

  $1    $—    

ComEd(k)

   2,389     2,293  

PECO(k)

   490     447  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (noncurrent)

  $2,397   $2,222   $2,880    $2,740  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Generation has an ICC-approved RFP contract with ComEd to provide a portion of ComEd’s electricity supply requirements. Generation also sells RECs to ComEd. In addition, Generation had revenue from ComEd associated with the settled portion of the financial swap contract established as part of the Illinois Settlement. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(b)Generation had a PPA with PECO to provide the full energy requirementsprovides electric supply to PECO under contracts executed through 2010.PECO’s competitive procurement process. In addition, Generation has five-year and ten-year agreements with PECO to sell non-solar and solar AECs, respectively. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(c)Generation provides a portion of BGE’s energy requirements under its MDPSC-approved market-based SOS and gas commodity programs. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.
(d)Exelon hasBeginning in 2012, Generation entered into a sharedpower services agency agreement (SSA)(PSAA) with the CENG plants, which expires in 2017. Underas of April 1, 2014, was amended and extended until the SSA, BSCpermanent cessation of power generation by the CENG generation plants. The PSAA is an agreement under which Generation provides a variety of supportscheduling, asset management and billing services to CENG. Pursuant to an agreement between Exelon and EDF, the pricing in the SSACENG plants for a specified monthly fee. The charges for services reflect actual costs determined on the same basis that BSC charges its affiliatescost of the services. On April 1, 2014, Generation and CENG entered into a Nuclear Operating Services Agreement (NOSA) pursuant to which Generation will operate the CENG nuclear generation fleet owned by CENG subsidiaries and provide corporate and administrative services for similar services.the remaining life of the CENG nuclear plants as if they were part of the Generation nuclear fleet. For further information regarding the Investment in CENG, see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.
(e)A subsidiaryCENG owns 100% of four nuclear units in Maryland and New York and 82% of Nine Mile Point Unit 2 in New York. Beginning in 2012, Generation has an agreementhad a PPA under which it is purchasing 85-90%purchased 85% of the nuclear plant output of CENG’s nuclear plantsowned by CENG that iswas not sold to third parties under pre-existing firm and unit contingentunit-contingent PPAs through 2014. Beginning on January 1, 2015 and continuing to the end of the life of the respective plants, Generation will purchase on a unit contingentunit-contingent basis 50.01% of the nuclear plant output owned by CENG and a subsidiary of CENG’s nuclear plants, and EDF will purchase on a unit contingentunit-contingent basis 49.99% of the output.nuclear plant output owned by CENG (EDF PPA). Beginning April 1, 2014, sales to Generation are eliminated in consolidation. For further information regarding the Investment in CENG, see Note 5—Investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.
(f)Generation requires electricity for its own use at its generating stations. Generation purchases electricity and distribution and transmission services from PECO and only distribution and transmission services from ComEd for the delivery of electricity to its generating stations.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

(g)Generation receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. All services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead. A portion of such services is capitalized.

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(h)AsPrior to April 1, 2014, Generation’s total gain (loss) in equity method investments includes equity income (loss) and amortization of March 12, 2012, Generation had an initialthe basis difference established as a result of approximately $204 million betweenpurchase accounting applied upon Constellation merger in 2012. CENG was fully consolidated on April 1, 2014. For further information regarding the initial carrying value of its investmentInvestment in CENG, and its underlying equitysee Note 5—Investment in CENG. This basis difference resulted from the requirement to record the investment in CENG at fair value under purchase accounting while the underlying assets and liabilities within CENG continue to be accounted for on a historical cost basis. Generation is amortizing this basis difference over the respective useful lives of the assets and liabilities of CENG or as those assets and liabilities impact the earnings of CENG. In future periods, Generation may be eligible for distributions from CENG in excess of its 50.01% ownership interest based on tax sharing provisions contained in the operating agreement for CENG. Through purchase accounting, Generation recorded the fair value of expected future distributions. Generation will record these distributions when realized as a reduction in its investment in CENG. Distributions realized in excess of the fair value recorded would be recorded in earnings in the period earned.Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC.
(i)RepresentsDuring 2014, Generation closed the fair valuesale of Generation’s five-year financial swap contract with ComEd.Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, Keystone Fuels, LLC, and Conemaugh Fuels LLC. Generation recorded purchase power and fuel costs from affiliates related to these generating assets during the time these assets were still partially owned by Generation. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for more information.
(j)Generation had a $53 million and $53 million receivable from ComEd at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, associated withThe balance consists of interest owed to Exelon Corporation related to the completed portion of the financial swap contract entered intosenior unsecured notes, as part of the Illinois Settlement. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 10—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.
(k)In orderwell as, expense related to facilitate payment processing,certain invoices Exelon processes certain invoice paymentsCorporation processed on behalf of Generation.
(l)(k)Generation has long-term payables to ComEd and PECO as a result of the nuclear decommissioning contractual construct whereby, to the extent NDT funds are greater than the underlying ARO at the end of decommissioning, such amounts are due back to ComEd and PECO, as applicable, for payment to their respective customers. See Note 13—15—Asset Retirement Obligations.
(l)In connection with the debt obligations assumed by Exelon as part of the Constellation merger, Exelon and subsidiaries of Generation (former Constellation subsidiaries) assumed intercompany loan agreements that mirror the terms and amounts of the third-party debt obligations of Exelon, resulting in intercompany notes payable included in Long-term Debt to affiliate on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and intercompany notes receivable at Exelon Corporate, which are eliminated in consolidation on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

ComEd

 

The financial statements of ComEd include related party transactions as presented in the tables below:

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2012   2011   2010   2014   2013   2012 

Operating revenues from affiliates

            

Generation

  $2   $2   $2   $4    $3    $2  

Purchased power from affiliate

            

Generation(a)

  $789   $653   $1,010   $176    $512    $789  

Operating and maintenance from affiliate

            

BSC(b)

  $163   $158   $152   $166    $157    $163  

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

            

Exelon

  $—     $2   $—   

ComEd Financing III

   13    13    13   $13    $13    $13  
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total interest expense to affiliates, net

  $13   $15   $13 
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Capitalized costs

            

BSC(b)

  $92   $85   $84   $77    $69    $92  

Cash dividends paid to parent

  $105   $300   $310   $307    $220    $105  

Contribution from parent

  $11   $11   $2   $273    $—      $11  

 

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

  December 31,   December 31, 
  2012   2011   2014   2013 

Prepaid voluntary employee beneficiary association trust(c)

  $10   $12   $13    $13  

Investment in affiliate

    

ComEd Financing III

  $6   $6 

Receivable from affiliates (current):

    

Voluntary employee beneficiary association trust

  $2    $3  

Generation

   12     —    
  

 

   

 

 

Total receivable from affiliates (current)

  $14    $3  
  

 

   

 

 

Receivable from affiliates (noncurrent):

        

Generation(d)

  $2,037   $1,857   $2,389    $2,293  

Other

   2    3 

Exelon Corporate (e)

   182     176  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total receivable from affiliates (noncurrent)

  $2,039   $1,860   $2,571    $2,469  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Payables to affiliates (current):

        

Generation(a)(e)

  $54   $70 

Generation(a)

  $43    $38  

BSC(b)

   35    35    32     30  

ComEd Financing III

   4    4    4     4  

PECO

   2     —    

Exelon Corporate

   3     9  

Other

   4    2    —       2  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $97   $111   $84    $83  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Mark-to-market derivative liability with affiliate (current)

    

Generation(f)

  $226   $503 

Mark-to-market derivative liability with affiliate (noncurrent)

    

Generation(f)

  $—     $191 

Long-term debt to ComEd financing trust

        

ComEd Financing III

  $206   $206   $206    $206  

 

(a)ComEd procures a portion of its electricity supply requirements from Generation under an ICC-approved RFP contract. ComEd also purchases RECs from Generation. In addition, purchased power expense includes the settled portion of the financial swap contract with Generation, established as part of the Illinois Settlement Legislation.which expired in 2013. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 10—12—Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information.
(b)ComEd receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. All services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead. A portion of such services is capitalized.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

(c)The voluntary employee benefit association trusts covering active employees are included in corporate operations and are funded by the operating segments.Registrants. A prepayment to the active welfare plans has accumulated due to actuarially determined contribution rates, which are the basis for ComEd’s contributions to the plans, being higher than actual claim expense incurred by the plans over time. The prepayment is included in other current assets.
(d)ComEd has a long-term receivable from Generation as a result of the nuclear decommissioning contractual construct for generating facilities previously owned by ComEd. To the extent the assets associated with decommissioning are greater than the applicable ARO at the end of decommissioning, such amounts are due back to ComEd for payment to ComEd’s customers.
(e)ComEd had a $53 million and $53 million payableRepresents indemnification from Exelon Corporate related to Generation at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, associated with the completed portion of the financial swap contract entered into as part of the Illinois Settlement Legislation. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters and Note 10—Derivative Financial Information for additional information.like-kind exchange transaction.
(f)To fulfill a requirement of the Illinois Settlement Legislation, ComEd entered into a five-year financial swap with Generation.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

PECO

 

The financial statements of PECO include related party transactions as presented in the tables below:

 

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2012   2011   2010 

Operating revenues from affiliates:

      

Generation(a)

  $3   $5   $5 

Purchased power from affiliate

      

Generation(b)

  $533   $495   $2,085 

Operating and maintenance from affiliates:

      

BSC(c)

  $107   $92   $89 

Generation

   4    4    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating and maintenance from affiliates

  $111   $96   $89 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

      

PECO Trust III

  $6   $6   $6 

PECO Trust IV

   6    6    6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense to affiliates, net

  $12   $12   $12 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capitalized costs

      

BSC(c)

  $54   $60   $40 

Cash dividends paid to parent

  $343   $348   $224 

Repayment of receivable from parent

  $—     $—     $180 

Contribution from parent

  $9   $18   $43 

   December 31, 
   2012   2011 

Prepaid voluntary employee beneficiary association trust(d)

  $2   $3 

Investments in affiliates:

    

PECO Energy Capital Corporation

  $4   $4 

PECO Trust IV

   4    4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in affiliates

  $8   $8 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivable from affiliate (noncurrent):

    

Generation(e)

  $360   $365 

Payables to affiliates (current):

    

Generation(b)

  $56   $39 

BSC(c)

   18    21 

Exelon

   1    1 

PECO Trust III

   1    1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $76   $62 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts (including amounts due within one year):

    

PECO Trust III

  $81   $81 

PECO Trust IV

   103    103 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt to financing trusts

  $184   $184 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)PECO provides energy to Generation for Generation’s own use.

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2014   2013   2012 

Operating revenues from affiliates:

      

Generation(a)

  $2    $1    $3  

Purchased power from affiliate

      

Generation (b)

  $194    $392    $533  

Operating and maintenance from affiliates:

      

BSC(c)

  $96    $98    $107  

Generation

   3     3     4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating and maintenance from affiliates

  $99    $101    $111  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

      

PECO Trust III

  $6    $6    $6  

PECO Trust IV

   6     6     6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense to affiliates, net

  $12    $12    $12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capitalized costs

      

BSC (c)

  $39    $46    $54  

Cash dividends paid to parent

  $320    $332    $343  

Contribution from parent

  $24    $27    $9  

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(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

   December 31, 
   2014   2013 

Prepaid voluntary employee beneficiary association trust (d)

  $3    $3  

Receivable from affiliate (current):

    

ComEd

  $2    $—    

BGE

   1     3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total receivable from affiliates (current)

  $3    $3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivable from affiliate (noncurrent):

    

Generation(e)

  $490    $447  

Payables to affiliates (current):

    

Generation (b)

  $29    $38  

BSC (c)

   20     17  

Exelon Corporate

   2     2  

PECO Trust III

   1     1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $52    $58  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt to financing trusts:

    

PECO Trust III

  $81    $81  

PECO Trust IV

   103     103  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt to financing trusts

  $184    $184  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(b)(a)PECO obtained all of its electric supply fromprovides energy to Generation through 2010 under a PPA. Beginning January 1, 2011, for Generation’s own use.
(b)PECO purchases electric supply from Generation under contracts executed through its competitive procurement process. In addition, PECO has five-year and ten-year agreements with Generation to purchase non-solar and solar AECs, respectively. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information on AECs.
(c)PECO receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. All services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead. A portion of such services is capitalized.
(d)The voluntary employee beneficiary association trusts covering active employees are included in corporate operations and are funded by the operating segments.Registrants. A prepayment to the active welfare plans has accumulated due to actuarially determined contribution rates, which are the basis for PECO’s contributions to the plans, being higher than actual claim expense incurred by the plans over time.
(e)PECO has a long-term receivable from Generation as a result of the nuclear decommissioning contractual construct, whereby, to the extent the assets associated with decommissioning are greater than the applicable ARO at the end of decommissioning, such amounts are due back to PECO for payment to PECO’s customers.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

BGE

 

The financial statements of BGE include related party transactions as presented in the tables below:

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2012   2011 2010   2014   2013   2012 

Operating revenues from affiliates:

           

Generation(a)

  $10   $8  $7   $25    $13    $10  

Purchased power from affiliate

           

Generation(b)

  $396   $348  $428   $382    $452    $396  

Operating and maintenance from affiliates:

           

BSC(c)

  $106   $150  $126   $103    $83    $106  

Interest expense to affiliates, net:

      

BGE Capital Trust II

  $16    $16    $16  

Capitalized costs

           

BSC(c)

  $21   $29  $49   $19    $15    $21  

Cash dividends paid to parent

  $—     $(85 $—   

Contribution from parent

  $66   $—    $—     $—      $—      $66  

 

  December 31,   December 31, 
  2012   2011   2014   2013 

Investments in affiliates:

    

BGE Capital Trust II

  $8   $8 

Prepaid voluntary employee beneficiary association trust (d)

  $1    $1  

Payables to affiliates (current):

        

Generation(b)

  $31   $41   $40    $27  

BSC(c)

   12    —      17     20  

Exelon(d)

   17    —   

ComEd

   3    —    

Exelon Corporate

   5     1  

PECO

   2    —      1     3  

BGE Capital Trust II

   3     4  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $65   $41   $66    $55  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Long-term debt to BGE financing trust

        

BGE Capital Trust II

  $258   $258   $258    $258  

 

(a)BGE provides energy to Generation for Generation’s own use.
(b)BGE procures a portion of its electricity and gas supply requirements from Generation under its MDPSC-approved market-based SOS and gas commodity programs. See Note 3—Regulatory Matters for additional information.

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

(c)BGE receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. All services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead. A portion of such services is capitalized.
(d)BGE receives a variety ofThe voluntary employee benefit association trusts covering active employees are included in corporate support services from Exelon Corporate, including payrolloperations and benefits services.are funded by the Registrants. A prepayment to the active welfare plans has accumulated due to actuarially determined contribution rates, which are the basis for BGE’s contributions to the plans, being higher than actual claim expense incurred by the plans over time. The prepayment is included in other current assets.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

23.26. Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and PECO)BGE)

 

Exelon

 

The data shown below, which may not equal the total for the year due to the effects of rounding and dilution, includes all adjustments that Exelon considers necessary for a fair presentation of such amounts:

 

  Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net Income
on Common
Stock
   Operating Revenues   Operating Income Net (Loss) Income
on Common
Stock
 
      2012           2011           2012           2011       2012   2011       2014           2013           2014         2013         2014         2013     

Quarter ended:

                     

March 31

  $4,686   $4,956   $359   $1,202   $200   $668   $7,237    $6,082    $168(a)  $513(b)  $90   $(4)(c) 

June 30

   5,954    4,496    714    1,034    286    620    6,024     6,141     842(a)   1,005    522    490  

September 30

   6,565    5,254    603    1,181    296    601    6,912     6,502     1,739(a)   1,262(b)   993    738  

December 31

   6,284    4,357    704    1,062    378    606    7,255     6,163     348    889    18(d)   495  

 

   Average Basic Shares
Outstanding

(in millions)
   Net Income
per Basic Share
 
   2012   2011       2012           2011     

Quarter ended:

        

March 31

   705    662   $0.28   $1.01 

June 30

   853��   663    0.34    0.93 

September 30

   854    663    0.35    0.91 

December 31

   854    664    0.44    0.91 
   Average Diluted Shares
Outstanding

(in millions)
   Net Income
per Diluted Share
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Quarter ended:

        

March 31

   707    664   $0.28   $1.01 

June 30

   856    664    0.33    0.93 

September 30

   857    665    0.35    0.90 

December 31

   857    666    0.44    0.91 
(a)In the first, second, and third quarter of 2014, Exelon reclassified $5 million, $13 million, and $339 million, respectively, to Operating income for presentation purposes in Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The reclassifications did not affect Exelon’s Net (Loss) Income on Common Stock.
(b)In the first and third quarter of 2013, Exelon reclassified $5 million and $8 million, respectively, to Operating income for presentation purposes in Exelon’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The reclassifications did not affect Exelon’s Net (Loss) Income on Common Stock.
(c)Includes $265 million of interest expense related to the remeasurement of Exelon’s like-kind exchange tax position in the first quarter of 2013. See Note 14—Income Taxes of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(d)Includes charges to earnings related to the impairments of certain generating assets which were held for sale and certain Upstream exploration assets. See Note 8—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

   Average Basic Shares
Outstanding
(in millions)
   Net (Loss) Income
per Basic Share
 
       2014           2013           2014           2013     

Quarter ended:

        

March 31

   858     855    $0.10    $(0.01

June 30

   860     856     0.61     0.57  

September 30

   861     857     1.15     0.86  

December 31

   861     856     0.02     0.60  
   Average Diluted Shares
Outstanding
(in millions)
   Net (Loss) Income
per Diluted Share
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 

Quarter ended:

        

March 31

   861     855    $0.10    $(0.01

June 30

   864     860     0.60     0.57  

September 30

   863     860     1.15     0.86  

December 31

   868     860     0.02     0.59  

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

The following table presents the New York Stock Exchange—Composite Common Stock Prices and dividends by quarter on a per share basis:

 

   2012   2011 
   Fourth   Third   Second   First   Fourth  Third   Second   First 
   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 

High price

  $37.50   $39.82   $39.37   $43.70   $45.45  $45.27   $42.89   $43.58 

Low price

   28.40    34.54    36.27    38.31    39.93   39.51    39.53    39.06 

Close

   29.74    35.58    37.62    39.21    43.37   42.61    42.84    41.24 

Dividends

   0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525    0.525(a)   0.525    0.525    0.525 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

(a)The fourth quarter 2011 dividend does not include the first quarter 2012 regular quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, declared by the Exelon Board of Directors on October 25, 2011. The first quarter 2012 dividend is payable on March 9, 2012, to shareholders of record of Exelon at the end of the day on February 15, 2012.
   2014   2013 
   Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   First
Quarter
 

High price

  $38.93    $36.26    $37.73    $33.94    $30.59    $32.42    $37.80    $34.56  

Low price

   33.07     30.66     33.11     26.45     26.64     29.42     29.84     29.10  

Close

   37.08     34.09     36.48     33.56     27.39     29.64     30.88     34.48  

Dividends

   0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.310     0.525  

 

Generation

 

The data shown below includes all adjustments that Generation considers necessary for a fair presentation of such amounts:

 

  Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net Income
on Membership
Interest
   Operating Revenues   Operating (Loss) Income Net (Loss) Income
on Membership
Interest
 
      2012           2011           2012           2011           2012           2011           2014           2013           2014(a)          2013         2014         2013     

Quarter ended:

                     

March 31

  $2,739   $2,643   $272   $801   $168   $495   $4,390    $3,533    $(384)(a)  $(59)(b)  $(185 $(18

June 30

   3,753    2,455    384    647    166    443    3,789     4,070     441(a)   603    340    330  

September 30

   4,017    2,821   ��174    754    91    386    4,412     4,255     1,225(a)   729(b)   771    490  

December 31

   3,928    2,528    290    673    137    447    4,802     3,772     (105  405    (91  269  

(a)In the first, second, and third quarter of 2014, Generation reclassified $5 million, $12 million, and $338 million, respectively, to Operating (loss) income for presentation purposes in Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The reclassifications did not affect Generation’s Net (Loss) Income on Membership Interest.
(b)In the first and third quarter of 2013, Generation reclassified $5 million and $8 million, respectively, to Operating (loss) income for presentation purposes in Generation’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The reclassifications did not affect Generation’s Net (Loss) Income on Membership Interest.

 

ComEd

 

The data shown below includes all adjustments that ComEd considers necessary for a fair presentation of such amounts:

 

  Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net Income   Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net (Loss) Income 
      2012           2011           2012           2011           2012           2011           2014           2013           2014         2013           2014           2013     

Quarter ended:

                       

March 31

  $1,388   $1,466   $226   $200   $87   $69   $1,134    $1,160    $238   $209    $98    $(81

June 30

   1,281    1,444    142    254    42    114    1,128     1,080     259(a)   232     111     96  

September 30

   1,484    1,784    218    243    90    112    1,222     1,156     288(a)   278     126     126  

December 31

   1,290    1,362    300    285    160    121    1,079     1,068     196    236     73     109  

(a)In both the second and third quarter of 2014, ComEd reclassified $1 million to Operating income for presentation purposes in ComEd’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The reclassifications did not affect ComEd’s Net (Loss) Income.

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

 

PECO

 

The data shown below includes all adjustments that PECO considers necessary for a fair presentation of such amounts:

 

   Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net Income
on Common
Stock
 
       2012           2011           2012           2011           2012           2011     

Quarter ended:

            

March 31

  $875   $1,153   $177   $210   $96   $125 

June 30

   715    842    151    161    79    82 

September 30

   806    946    178    153    122    104 

December 31

   790    778    117    131    79    73 

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Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

   Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net Income
on Common
Stock
 
     2014       2013       2014       2013       2014       2013   

Quarter ended:

            

March 31

  $993    $895    $149    $203    $89    $121  

June 30

   656     672     134     138     84     72  

September 30

   693     728     133     155     81     92  

December 31

   750     805     156     168     98     102  

 

BGE

 

The data shown below includes all adjustments that BGE considers necessary for a fair presentation of such amounts:

 

  Operating Revenues   Operating
(Loss) Income
   Net (Loss) Income
on Common
Stock
   Operating Revenues   Operating Income   Net Income
attributable to
Common Shareholders
 
      2012           2011           2012         2011           2012         2011           2014           2013         2014       2013     2014   2013 

Quarter ended:

                      

March 31

  $696   $976   $(11 $153   $(33 $78   $1,054    $880    $169    $163    $85    $77  

June 30

   616    674    52   54    13   13    653     653     55     69     16     22  

September 30

   720    745    30   23    (4)��  (2   697     737     102     114     46     50  

December 31

   703    673    61   84    15   34    761     794     113     101     52     47  

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ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE

 

None.

 

ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Exelon,Generation,Exelon, Generation, ComEd,PECO andBGE—Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

During the fourth quarter of 2012,2014, each registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of that registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures related to the recording, processing, summarizing and reporting of information in that registrant’s periodic reports that it files with the SEC. These disclosure controls and procedures have been designed by each registrant to ensure that (a) information relating to that registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, that is required to be included in filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is accumulated and made known to that registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, by other employees of that registrant and its subsidiaries as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (b) this information is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported, as applicable, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Due to the inherent limitations of control systems, not all misstatements may be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls could be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons or by collusion of two or more people.

 

Consistent with guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission that an assessment of internal controls over financial reporting of a recently acquired business may be omitted from management’s evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures, management is excluding an assessment of such internal controls of Integrys, which we acquired on November 1, 2014, from its evaluation of the effectiveness of Exelon’s and Generation’s disclosure controls and procedures. The total assets related to Integrys are approximately 0.74% and 1.42%, respectively, and total revenues related to Integrys are 1.41% and 2.22%, respectively, of Exelon’s and Generation’s related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Accordingly, as of December 31, 2012,2014, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of each registrant concluded that such registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives.

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE—Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Each registrant continually strives to improve its disclosure controls and procedures to enhance the quality of its financial reporting and to maintain dynamic systems that change as conditions warrant. However, there have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 20122014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, any of Exelon’s, Generation’s, ComEd’s, PECO’s and BGE’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Exelon, Generation, ComEd, PECO and BGE—Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Management is required to assess and report on the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.2014. As a result of that assessment, management determined that there were no material weaknesses as of December 31, 20122014 and, therefore, concluded that each registrant’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting is included in ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

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ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION

 

Exelon,Generation andComEd

 

Anne R. Pramaggiore, President and Chief Operating Officer of ComEd, Michael J. Pacilio, President, Exelon Nuclear and Chief Nuclear Officer, Generation, and Sunil Garg, President, Exelon Power and Senior Vice President, Generation, each entered into a Change in Control Employment Agreement effective as of February 10, 2011. The terms of these change in control employment agreements are substantially the same as the change in control employment agreements entered into by other senior executives and previously disclosed, except that the agreements with Ms. Pramaggiore and Messrs. Pacilio and Garg do not include excise tax gross-up provisions, consistent with a policy adopted by the compensation committee in April 2009. The form of Change in Control Employment Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10-44.None.

 

PECO andBGE

 

None.

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PART III

 

Exelon Generation Company, LLC, and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, and PECO Energy Company meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction I(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-K for a reduced disclosure format. Accordingly, all items in this section relating to Generation, BGE, and BGEPECO are not presented.

 

ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Executive Officers

 

The information required by ITEM 10 relating to executive officers is set forth above in ITEM 1. BUSINESS—Executive Officers of the Registrants at February 21, 2013.13, 2015.

 

Directors, Director Nomination Process, and Audit Committee

 

The information required under ITEM 10 concerning directors and nominees for election as directors at the annual meeting of shareholders (Item 401 of Regulation S-K), the director nomination process (Item 407(c)(3)), the audit committee (Item 407(d)(4) and (d)(5)) and the beneficial reporting compliance (Sec. 16(a)) is incorporated herein by reference to information to be contained in Exelon’s definitive 20132015 proxy statement (2013(2015 Exelon Proxy Statement) and the ComEd and PECO information statementsstatement (2015 ComEd Information Statement) to be filed with the SEC before April 30, 20132015 pursuant to Regulation 14A or 14C, as applicable, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Code of Ethics

 

Exelon’s Code of Business Conduct is the code of ethics that applies to Exelon’s ComEd’s, and PECO’sComEd’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, and other finance organization employees. The Code of Business Conduct is filed as Exhibit 14 to this report and is available on Exelon’s website atwww.exeloncorp.com. The Code of Business Conduct will be made available, without charge, in print to any shareholder who requests such document from Bruce G. Wilson, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Exelon Corporation, P.O. Box 805398, Chicago, Illinois 60680-5398.

 

If any substantive amendments to the Code of Business Conduct are made or any waivers are granted, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code of Business Conduct, to its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Corporate Controller, Exelon will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on Exelon’s website,www.exeloncorp.com, or in a report on Form 8-K.

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ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The information required by this item will be set forth underExecutive Compensation Data andReport of the Compensation Committee in the 20132015 Exelon Proxy Statement or the ComEd and PECO 2013 information statements2015 Information Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The additional information required by this item will be set forth underOwnership of Exelon Stock in the 20132015 Exelon Proxy Statement or the ComEd and PECO 2013 information statements2015 Information Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Exelon Equity Compensation Plans

 

[A]  [B]   [C]   [D]   [B]   [C]   [D] 

Plan Category

  Number of securities to
be issued upon
exercise of outstanding
options (Note 1)
   Weighted-average
price of outstanding
options
   Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(Note 2)
   Number of securities to
be issued  upon
exercise of outstanding
Options, warrants and
rights (Note 1)
   Weighted-average
price of  outstanding
Options, warrants
and rights (Note 2)
   Number of securities
remaining  available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in
column [B]) (Note 3)
 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

   13,449,422   $48.47    24,302,890    31,538,000    $36.67     32,278,000  

 

(1)IncludesBalance includes stock options, unvested performance shares, and unvested restricted shares that were granted under the Exelon LTIP or predecessor company plans and shares awarded under those plans and deferred into the stock deferral plan, as well as deferred stock units granted to directors as part of their compensation plan describedcompensation. For performance shares and performance share transition awards granted in Item 11, Executive Compensation—Non-employee Director Compensation.2013 and 2014, the total includes the maximum number of shares that could be granted, if performance, total shareholder return modifier, and individual performance multipliers were all at maximum, a total of 7,138,000 shares. At target, the number of securities to be issued for such awards is 3,753,000. The deferred stock units granted to directors includes 284,000 shares to be issued upon the conversion of deferred stock units awarded to members of the Exelon board of directors, and 98,000 shares to be issued upon the conversion of stock units held by members of the Exelon board of directors that were earned under a legacy Constellation Energy Group plan. Conversion of stock units to shares will occur after the director terminates service to the Exelon board or the board of any of its subsidiary companies. See Note 1719—Common Stock of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.information about the material features of the plans.
(2)Excludes securities toIncludes outstanding restricted stock units and performance shares that can be issued upon exerciseexercised for no consideration. Without such instruments, the weighted-average price of outstanding options, warrants and vesting of shares or deferred stock unitsrights shown in column [B].[C] would be $46.81.
(3)Includes 23,460,000 shares available for issuance from the company’s employee stock purchase plan.

 

No ComEd or PECO securities are authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.

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ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

The additional information required by this item will be set forth underRelated Persons Transactions andDirector Independence in the 20132015 Exelon Proxy Statement or the ComEd and PECO 2013 information statements2015 Information Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

The information required by this item will be set forth underThe Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Exelon’s Independent Accountant for 20132015 in the 2015 Proxy Statement and the 2015 ComEd Information Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15.EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)The following documents are filed as a part of this report:

 

     Exelon

 

1.

  

Financial Statements:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated February 21, 201313, 2015 of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013

  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.

  

Financial Statement Schedules:

  

Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information of Parent (Exelon Corporate) at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

  

Schedules not included are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto.

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Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule I – Condensed Financial Information of Parent (Exelon Corporate)

 

Condensed Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Operating expenses

        

Operating and maintenance

  $201  $56  $13   $9   $9   $201  

Operating and maintenance from affiliates

   72   44   22    38    34    72  

Other

   6   4   2    3    12    6  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses

   279   104   37    50    55    279  

Operating loss

   (279  (104  (37   (50  (55  (279
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other income and (deductions)

        

Interest expense, net

   (153  (75  (90   (237  (116  (153

Equity in earnings of investments

   1,278   2,662   2,652    1,779    1,903    1,278  

Interest income from affiliates, net

   75   1   —      53    36    75  

Other, net

   7   8   6    (2  (78  7  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other income and (deductions)

   1,207   2,596   2,568 

Total other income

   1,593    1,745    1,207  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   928   2,492   2,531    1,543    1,690    928  

Income taxes

   (232  (3  (32

Income taxes (benefit)

   (80  (29  (232
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $1,160  $2,495  $2,563   $1,623   $1,719   $1,160  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

    

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plans:

        

Prior service benefit reclassified to periodic costs, net of taxes of $1, $(4) and $(7), respectively

   1   (5  (11

Actuarial loss reclassified to periodic cost, net of taxes of $110, $93 and $79, respectively

   170   136   114 

Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost, net of taxes of $2, $2 and $2, respectively

   2   4   3 

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plan valuation adjustment, net of taxes of $(237), $(171) and $(188), respectively

   (372  (250  (288

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $(67), $39 and $(107), respectively

   (121  88   (151

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of taxes of $(1), $0 and $0, respectively

   1   —     —   

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments, net of taxes of $(1), $0 and $0, respectively

   2   —     —   

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of taxes of $0, $0 and $0, respectively

   —     —     (1

Prior service cost (benefit) reclassified to periodic costs

  $(30 $—     $1  

Actuarial loss reclassified to periodic cost

   147    208    168  

Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost

   —      —      2  

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit plan valuation adjustment

   (497  669    (371

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges

   (148  (248  (120

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

   1    2    2  

Unrealized gain on equity investments

   8    106    1  

Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation

   (9  (10  —    

Reversal of CENG equity method AOCI

   (116  —      —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

   (317  (27  (334

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   (644  727    (317
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $843  $2,468  $2,229   $979   $2,446   $843  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

 

  For the Years Ended
December 31,
   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 

(In millions)

  2012 2011 2010   2014 2013 2012 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

  $2,131  $766  $2,014   $806   $1,053   $2,131  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Return on investment of direct financing lease termination

   335    —      —    

Changes in Exelon intercompany money pool

   (83  (60  —    

Note receivable from affiliates

   —      484    —    

Capital expenditures

   (30  (28  (7   1    —      (30

Return on capital from equity method investee

   —     (1  92 

Cash and restricted cash acquired from Constellation

   679   —     —      —      —      679  

Change in restricted cash

   (38  —     —      —      38    (38

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

   (67  (65  (290

Investment in affiliates

   (70  (38  (67

Other investing activities

   (126  15    —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   544   (94  (205

Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

   57    439    544  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Changes in Exelon intercompany money pool

   (703  20   (5

Changes in short-term debt

   (161  161   —   

Cash receipts from intercompany money pool

   —      —      (703

Changes in short-term borrowings

   —      10    (161

Issuance of long-term debt

   1,150    —      —    

Retirement of long-term debt

   (77  —     (400   (23  (450  (77

Dividends paid on common stock

   (1,716  (1,393  (1,389   (1,065  (1,249  (1,716

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   73   38   48    35    47    73  

Other financing activities

   30   (1  5    (84  (6  30  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash flows used in financing activities

   (2,554  (1,175  (1,741

Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

   13    (1,648  (2,554
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   121   (503  68    876    (156  121  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   38   541   473    3    159    38  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $159  $38  $541   $879   $3   $159  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Condensed Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012   2011   2014   2013 
ASSETS        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $159   $38   $879    $3  

Restricted cash and investments

   38    —   

Accounts receivable, net

        

Other accounts receivable

   25    111    209     72  

Accounts receivable from affiliates

   87    9    24     22  

Deferred income taxes

   —      22    20     27  

Notes receivable from affiliates

   119    —      818     179  

Regulatory assets

   381    —      254     233  

Other

   2    3    22     1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total current assets

   811    183    2,226     537  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   59    32    54     57  

Deferred debits and other assets

        

Regulatory assets

   3,932    2,991    3,186     3,005  

Investments in affiliates

   25,576    18,951    26,670     26,390  

Deferred income taxes

   2,437    2,058    2,187     1,890  

Notes receivable from affiliates

   2,007    —      943     1,522  

Other

   42    24    172     17  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total deferred debits and other assets

   33,994    24,024    33,158     32,824  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $34,864   $24,239   $35,438    $33,418  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Condensed Balance Sheets

 

  December 31,   December 31, 

(In millions)

  2012 2011   2014 2013 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term borrowings

  $—    $161 

Long-term debt due within one year

  $1,409   $10  

Accounts payable

   101   —      2    43  

Payables to affiliates

   —     30 

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   77   —      —      12  

Accrued expenses

   110   117    25    106  

Deferred income taxes

   55   —      60    26  

Regulatory liabilities

   51    2  

Other

   60   403    75    54  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   403   711    1,622    253  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt

   3,576   1,313    2,841    3,033  

Long-term debt to affiliate

   182    176  

Deferred credits and other liabilities

      

Regulatory liabilities

   37    43  

Pension obligations

   8,252   6,797    7,638    6,444  

Non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

   1,071   965    16    393  

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

   12   —   

Deferred income taxes

   93    70  

Other

   116   68    398    271  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

   9,451   7,830    8,182    7,221  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   13,430   9,854    12,827    10,683  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

      

Shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock (No par value, 2,000 shares authorized, 890 and 662 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)

   16,632   9,107 

Treasury stock, at cost (35 shares held at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively)

   (2,327  (2,327

Common stock (No par value, 2,000 shares authorized, 860 and 857 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)

   16,709    16,741  

Treasury stock, at cost (35 shares held at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)

   (2,327  (2,327

Retained earnings

   9,893   10,055    10,910    10,358  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

   (2,767  (2,450   (2,684  (2,040
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   21,431   14,385    22,608    22,732  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

BGE preference stock not subject to mandatory redemption

   3   —      3    3  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $34,864  $24,239   $35,438   $33,418  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Basis of Presentation

 

Exelon Corporate is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its business operations through its subsidiaries. These condensed financial statements and related footnotes have been prepared in accordance with Rule 12-04, Schedule I of Regulation S-X. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Exelon Corporation.

 

Exelon Corporate owns 100% of all of its significant subsidiaries, either directly or indirectly, except for Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), of which Exelon Corporate owns more than 99%, PECO Energy Company (PECO), of which Exelon Corporate owns 100% of the common stock but none of PECO’s preferred securities and BGE, of which Exelon owns 100% of the common stock but none of BGE’s preferred stock. Exelon owned none of PECO’s preference securities, which PECO redeemed in 2013.

 

2. Mergers

On April 29, 2014, Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) signed an agreement and plan of merger (as subsequently amended and restated as of July 18, 2014, the Merger Agreement) to combine the two companies in an all cash transaction. The resulting company will retain the Exelon name and be headquartered in Chicago. Exelon and PHI continue to expect to complete the merger in the second or third quarter of 2015. See Note 4—Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Merger Agreement with ConstellationPHI.

 

On March 12, 2012, Exelon Corporation completed the merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement, among Exelon, Bolt Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon (Merger Sub), and Constellation. As a result of that merger, Merger Sub was merged into Constellation (the Initial Merger) and Constellation became a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon. Following the completion of the Initial Merger, Exelon and Constellation completed a series of internal corporate organizational restructuring transactions. Constellation merged with and into Exelon, with Exelon continuing as the surviving corporation (the Upstream Merger). Simultaneously with the Upstream Merger, Constellation’s interest in RF HoldCo LLC, which holds Constellation’s interest in BGE, was transferred to Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon that also owns Exelon’s interests in ComEd and PECO. Following the Upstream Merger and the transfer of RF HoldCo LLC, Exelon contributed to Generation certain subsidiaries, including the customer supply and generation businesses that were acquired from Constellation as a result of the Initial Merger and the Upstream Merger.

 

For BGE’s debt, fuel supply contracts and regulatory assets not earning a return, the difference between fair value and book value of BGE’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as a regulatory asset at Exelon Corporate as Exelon did not apply push-down accounting to BGE. See Note 4—MergerMergers, Acquisitions, and AcquisitionsDispositions of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the merger with Constellation. Also see Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on BGE’s push-down accounting treatment.

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3. Debt and Credit Agreements

 

Short-Term Borrowings

 

Exelon Corporate meets its short-term liquidity requirements primarily through the issuance of commercial paper. Exelon Corporate had no commercial paper borrowings at both December 31, 20122014 and $161 million at December 31, 2011.2013.

 

Credit Agreements

 

On August 10, 2012,May 30, 2014, Exelon Corporate amended and extended its unsecured syndicated revolving credit facility with aggregate bank commitments of $500 million through August 10, 2017.May 2019. As of

December 31, 2014, Exelon Corporation had available capacity under those commitments of $494 million. See Note 13—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding Exelon Corporation’s credit agreement.

 

439Long-Term Debt


The following tables present the outstanding long-term debt for Exelon Corporate as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

       Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
   Rates     2014  2013 

Long-term debt

       

Junior subordinated notes

   6.5%     2017    $1,150   $—    

Senior unsecured notes(a)

   4.9% – 7.6%     2015-2035     2,658    2,658  
      

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

       3,808    2,658  

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

       1    2  

Fair value adjustment

       441    383  

Long-term debt due within one year

       (1,409  (10
      

 

 

  

 

 

 

Long-term debt

      $2,841   $3,033  
      

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Senior unsecured notes include mirror debt that is held on both Generation and Exelon Corporation’s balance sheets.

The debt maturities for Exelon Corporate for the periods 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and thereafter are as follows:

2015

  $1,350  

2016

   —    

2017

   1,150  

2018

   —    

2019

   —    

Remaining years

   1,308  
  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

  $3,808  
  

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2012, Exelon Corporate had available capacity under those commitments of $498 million. See Note 11—Debt and Credit Agreements of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding Exelon Corporate’s credit agreement.

Long-Term Debt

The following tables present the outstanding long-term debt for Exelon Corporate as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

   Rates   Maturity
Date
   December 31, 
      2012   2011 

Long-term debt

        

Senior unsecured notes

   4.55% – 8.63%     2015-2063    $3,108   $1,300 

Unamortized debt discount and premium, net

       2    (1

Fair value adjustment

       455    —   

Fair value hedge carrying value adjustment, net

       11    14 
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

      $3,576   $1,313 
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exelon Corporate will not have any long-term debt maturities in periods 2013 and 2014. The debt maturities for the periods 2015, 2016, 2017 and thereafter are as follows:

2015

  $1,350 

2016

   —   

2017

   —   

Remaining years

   1,758 
  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

  $3,108 
  

 

 

 

 

4. Commitments and Contingencies

 

See Note 1922—Commitments and Contingencies of the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for Exelon Corporate’s commitments and contingencies related to environmental matters savings plan claim and fund transfer restrictions.

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5. Related Party Transactions

 

The financial statements of Exelon Corporate include related party transactions as presented in the tables below:

 

   For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2012  2011  2010 

Operating and maintenance from affiliates:

    

Business Services Company, LLC(a)

  $72  $44  $22 

Interest income from affiliates, net

  $75  $1  $—   

Equity in earnings of investments:

    

Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC(b)

  $713  $801  $657 

Exelon Ventures Company, LLC(c)

   564   1,769   1,978 

UII, LLC

   25   18   23 

Exelon Transmission Company, LLC

   (3  (3  (6

Exelon Consolidations(d)

   (21  77   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total equity in earnings of investments

  $1,278  $2,662  $2,652 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Charitable contributions to Exelon Foundation(e)

  $—    $—    $10 

Cash contributions received from affiliates

  $2,074  $820  $2,056 

   December 31, 
   2012   2011 

Accounts receivable from affiliates (current):

    

Business Services Company, LLC(a)

  $33   $—   

Generation

   33    7 

ComEd

   2    1 

PECO

   2    1 

BGE

   17    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accounts receivable from affiliates (current)

  $87   $9 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes receivable from affiliates (current):

    

Business Services Company, LLC(a)

  $119   $—   

Investments in affiliates:

    

Business Services Company, LLC(a)

  $181   $160 

Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC(b)

   12,466    10,040 

Exelon Ventures Company, LLC(c)

   12,444    8,310 

UII, LLC

   472    447 

Exelon Transmission Company, LLC

   4    6 

VEBA

   9    (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in affiliates

  $25,576   $18,951 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes receivable from affiliates (non-current):

    

Generation

  $2,007   $—   

Payables to affiliates (current)

    

Exelon Consolidations

  $—     $27 

Business Services Company, LLC(a)

   —      3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payables to affiliates (current)

  $—     $30 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   For the Years Ended
December  31,
 

(In millions)

  2014  2013  2012 

Operating and maintenance from affiliates:

    

Business Services Company, LLC (a)

  $38   $34   $72  

Interest income from affiliates, net:

    

Exelon Generation Consolidated

  $53   $36   $75  

Equity in earnings of investments:

    

Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC(b)

  $958   $834   $713  

Exelon Ventures Company, LLC(c)

   926    1,076    564  

UII, LLC

   (6  (2  25  

Exelon Transmission Company, LLC

   (7  (5  (3

Exelon Enterprise

   (1  —      —    

Exelon Generation Consolidated

   (91  —      —    

Exelon Consolidations (d)

   —      —      (21
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total equity in earnings of investments

  $1,779   $1,903   $1,278  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash contributions received from affiliates

  $1,370   $1,175   $2,074  

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

   December 31, 

(in millions)

  2014   2013 

Accounts receivable from affiliates (current):

    

Business Services Company, LLC(a)

  $2    $3  

Generation

   12     7  

ComEd

   3     9  

PECO

   2     2  

BGE

   5     1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accounts receivable from affiliates (current)

  $24    $22  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes receivable from affiliates (current):

    

Business Services Company, LLC (a)

  $262    $179  

Exelon Generation Consolidated(e)

  $556    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total receivable from affiliates (current):

  $818    $179  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in affiliates:

    

Business Services Company, LLC (a)

  $193    $201  

Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC (b)

   13,590     12,956  

Exelon Ventures Company, LLC (c)

   —       12,750  

UII, LLC

   130     470  

Exelon Transmission Company, LLC

   1     3  

VEBA

   9     10  

Exelon Enterprises

   23     —    

Exelon Generation Consolidated

   12,720     —    

Exelon Consolidations

   4     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in affiliates

  $26,670    $26,390  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes receivable from affiliates (non-current):

    

Generation(e)

  $943    $1,522  

Long-term debt to affiliates (non-current):

    

ComEd

  $182    $176  

 

(a)Exelon Corporate receives a variety of corporate support services from BSC, including legal, human resources, financial, information technology and supply management services. All services are provided at cost, including applicable overhead.
(b)Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC consists of ComEd, PECO and BGE.
(c)Exelon Ventures Company, LLC primarily consistsconsisted of Generation.Generation and was fully dissolved as of December 31, 2014. Exelon Enterprises, Exelon Generation Consolidated, and Exelon Consolidations are now directly owned Exelon Corporate investments as of December 31, 2014.
(d)Equity in earnings of investments for Exelon Consolidations represents the intercompany income component that offsets the corresponding intercompany expense at Generation for upgrades in transmission assets owned by ComEd, which are reflected as assets at Exelon Corporate.
(e)In connection with the debt obligations assumed by Exelon Foundation is a nonconsolidated not-for-profit Illinois corporation. Theas part of the Constellation merger, Exelon Foundation was establishedand subsidiaries of Generation (former Constellation subsidiaries) assumed intercompany loan agreements that mirror the terms and amounts of the third-party debt obligations of Exelon, resulting in the fourth quarter of 2007intercompany notes payable included in Long-Term Debt to serve educationalaffiliate on Generation’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and environmental philanthropic purposes and does not serve a direct business or political purpose of Exelon.intercompany notes receivable at Exelon contributes services (i.e. accounting, administrative, legal).Corporate, which are eliminated in consolidation on Exelon’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

442


Exelon Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

Column A

  Column B   Column C Column D Column E   Column B   Column C Column D Column E 
      Additions and adjustments           Additions and adjustments     

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End
of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End
of Period
 
  (in millions)   (in millions) 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2012

       

For the year ended December 31, 2014

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)

  $199   $144  $136(b)(c)  $186(d)  $293   $272    $175    $69(c)  $205(d)  $311  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   10    18   18(b)   10   36    13     —       37    —      50  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   60    2   2(b)   11   53    58     5     34    2    95  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2011

       

For the year ended December 31, 2013

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)

  $211   $121  $32(c)  $165(d)  $199   $293    $121    $37(c)  $179(d)  $272  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   9    1   —     —     10    36     1     —      24    13  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   56    6   —     2   60    53     17     —      12    58  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2010

       

For the year ended December 31, 2012

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)

  $214   $109  $19(c)  $131(d)  $211   $199    $144    $136(b)(c)  $186(d)  $293  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   36    (8  —     19   9    10     18     18(b)   10    36  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   45    12   —     1   56    60     2     2(b)   11    53  

 

(a)Excludes the non-current allowance for uncollectible accounts related to PECO’s installment plan receivables of $8 million, $9 million, $17 million and $11$8 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, 20102014, 2013, and 2009,2012, respectively.
(b)Primarily represents the addition of Constellation’s and BGE’s results as of March 12, 2012, the date of the merger.
(c)Includes charges for late payments and non-service receivables.
(d)Write-off of individual accounts receivable.

443


Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

Generation

 

1.

  

Financial Statements:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated February 21, 201313, 2015 of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013

  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member’s Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.

  

Financial Statement Schedules:

  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

  

Schedules not included are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto

444


Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

Column A

  Column B   Column C Column D   Column E   Column B   Column C Column D Column E 
      Additions and adjustments             Additions and adjustments     

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions   Balance at
End

of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End
of Period
 
  (in millions)   (in millions) 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2012

         

For the year ended December 31, 2014

       

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $29   $—     $66(a)  $11   $84   $57    $14   $8   $19   $60  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      17    18(a)   —      35    11     —      37    —      48  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   59    —      2(a)   11    50    55     5    32    (1  93  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2011

         

For the year ended December 31, 2013

       

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $32   $—      $—     $3   $29   $84    $(16 $—     $11   $57  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      —      —     —      —      35     1    —      25    11  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   55    4    —     —      59    50     16    —      11    55  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2010

         

For the year ended December 31, 2012

       

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $31   $1   $—    $—     $32   $29    $—     $66(a)  $11   $84  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   18    —      —     18    —      —       17    18(a)   —      35  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   43    12    —     —      55    59     —      2(a)   11    50  

 

(a)Represents the addition of Constellation’s results as of March 12, 2012, the date of the merger.

445


Commonwealth Edison Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

ComEd

1.

  

Financial Statements:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated February 21, 201313, 2015 of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013

  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.

  

Financial Statement Schedules:

  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

  

Schedules not included are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto

446


Commonwealth Edison Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

Column A

  Column B   Column C Column D Column E   Column B   Column C Column D Column E 
      Additions and adjustments           Additions and adjustments     

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End

of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End
of Period
 
  (in millions)   (in millions) 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2012

        

For the year ended December 31, 2014

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $78   $42   $26(a)  $76(b)  $70   $62    $45    $33(a)  $56(b)  $84  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1    1    —     —     2    2     —       2    2    2  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2011

        

For the year ended December 31, 2013

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $80   $57   $15(a)  $74(b)  $78   $70    $33    $29(a)  $70(b)  $62  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1    2    —     2   1    2     1     —      1    2  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2010

        

For the year ended December 31, 2012

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $77   $48   $16(a)  $61(b)  $80   $78    $42    $26(a)  $76(b)  $70  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1    —      —     —     1    1     1     —      —      2  

 

(a)Primarily charges for late payments and non-service receivables.
(b)Write-off of individual accounts receivable.

447


PECO Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

PECO

1.

  

Financial Statements:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated February 21, 201313, 2015 of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013

  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.

  

Financial Statement Schedules:

  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

  

Schedules not included are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto

448


PECO Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

Column A

  Column B   Column C  Column D  Column E 
       Additions and adjustments       

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
  Deductions  Balance at
End

of Period
 
   (in millions) 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2012

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)

  $92   $60   $8(b)  $61(c)  $99 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      —      —     —     —   

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1    —      —     —     1 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2011

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)

  $99   $64   $17(b)  $88(c)  $92 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      —      —     —     —   

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1    —      —     —     1 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2010

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts(a)

  $106   $60   $3(b)  $70(c)  $99 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   1    —      —     1   —   

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1    —      —     —     1 

Column A

  Column B   Column C  Column D  Column E 
       Additions and adjustments       

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
  Deductions  Balance at
End
of Period
 
   (in millions) 

For the year ended December 31, 2014

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts (a)

  $107    $52    $11(b)  $70(c)  $100  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1     —       —      —      1  

For the year ended December 31, 2013

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts (a)

  $99    $61    $7(b)  $60(c)  $107  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1     —       —      —      1  

For the year ended December 31, 2012

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts (a)

  $92    $60    $8(b)  $61(c)  $99  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   1     —       —      —      1  

 

(a)Excludes the non-current allowance for uncollectible accounts related to PECO’s installment plan receivables of $8 million, $9 million, $17 million and $11$8 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, 20102014, 2013, and 2009,2012, respectively.
(b)Primarily charges for late payments.
(c)Write-off of individual accounts receivable.

449


Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

BGE

1.

  

Financial Statements:

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated February 21, 201313, 2015 of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20122014 and 20112013

  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 20102012

  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.

  

Financial Statement Schedules:

  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

  

Schedules not included are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto

450


Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Subsidiary Companies

 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

Column A

  Column B   Column C   Column D Column E   Column B   Column C Column D Column E 
      Additions and adjustments             Additions and adjustments     

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
   Deductions Balance at
End

of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Charged
to Other
Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End
of Period
 
  (in millions)   (in millions) 

For The Year Ended December 31, 2012

         

For the year ended December 31, 2014

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $38   $45   $—      $43(a)  $40   $46    $64    $17(b)  $60(a)  $67  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      1    —      —      1    1     —       —      —      1  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   —      1    —      —      1    1     —       —      1    —    

For The Year Ended December 31, 2011

         

For the year ended December 31, 2013

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $36   $39   $—      $37(a)  $38   $40    $43    $1   $38(a)  $46  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      —      —      —      —      1     —       —      —      1  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   —      —      —      —      —      1     —       —      —      1  

For The Year Ended December 31, 2010

         

For the year ended December 31, 2012

        

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

  $47   $46   $—     $57(a)  $36   $38    $45    $—     $43(a)  $40  

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   —      —      —      —      —      —       1     —      —      1  

Reserve for obsolete materials

   —      —      —      —      —      —       1     —      —      1  

 

(a)Write-off of individual accounts receivable.
(b)Primarily charges for late payments.

451


(b) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:

 

Certain of the following exhibits are incorporated herein by reference under Rule 12b-32 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Certain other instruments which would otherwise be required to be listed below have not been so listed because such instruments do not authorize securities in an amount which exceeds 10% of the total assets of the applicable registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis and the relevant registrant agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

2-1Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 20, 2000, among PECO Energy Company, Exelon Corporation and Unicom Corporation (File No. 0-01401, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Exhibit 2-1).
2-2Purchase Agreement dated as of August 30, 2010 by and between Deere & Company and Generation (File No. 1-16169, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, Exhibit 2-1).
2-32-1  Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of April 28, 2011 by and among Exelon Corporation, Bolt Acquisition Corporation and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated April 28, 2011, Exhibit No. 2-1).
2-42-2  Distribution and Assignment Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2012, by and among Exelon Corporation, Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and RF HoldCo LLC (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit No. 2-3).
2-52-3  Contribution and Assignment Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2012, by and among Exelon Corporation, Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC and RF HoldCo LLC (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit No. 2-4).
2-62-4  Contribution Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2012, by and among Exelon Corporation, Exelon Ventures Company, LLC and Exelon Generation Company, LLC (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit No. 2-5).
2-72-5  Purchase Agreement dated as of August 8, 2012 by and between Constellation Power Source Generation, Inc. and Raven Power Holdings, LLCLLC. (File No. 333-85496, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, Exhibit No. 2-1).
2-8Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Corporate Separation (Nuclear). (Designated as Exhibit No. 2(a) to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 7, 2000, filed by Constellation, File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)
2-9Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Corporate Separation (Fossil). (Designated as Exhibit No. 2(b) to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 7, 2000, filed by Constellation, File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)
2-10Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2010, by and among EBG Holdings LLC, Boston Generating, LLC, Mystic I, LLC, Fore River Development, LLC, BG Boston Services, LLC, BG New England Power Services, Inc., Constellation Holdings, Inc. and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Designated as Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 11, 2010, filed by Constellation, File No. 1-12869.)
2-112-6  Master Agreement, dated as of October 26, 2010, by and between Electricite de France, S.A. and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Designated as Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 1, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
2-122-7  Put Termination Agreement dated as of November 3, 2010, by and among EDF Inc. (formerly known as EDF Development, Inc.), E.D.F. International S.A., Constellation Nuclear, LLC, and Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC. (Designated as Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 8, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).

452


Exhibit No.

Description

2-132-8  Contribution Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2010, by and among Constellation Energy Group, Inc., Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and RF HoldCo LLC. (Designated as Exhibit No. 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
2-142-9  Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2010, by and between RF HoldCo LLC and GSS Holdings (Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Utility), Inc. (Designated as Exhibit No. 99.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.1-1910).
2-10-1Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2014, by and among Exelon Corporation, Pepco Holdings, Inc. and Purple Acquisition Corp. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated April 30, 2014, Exhibit 2.1).

Exhibit No.

Description

2-10-2Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 18, 2014, among Pepco Holdings, Inc., Exelon Corporation and Purple Acquisition Corp. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated July 21, 2014, Exhibit 2.1).
2-10-3Subscription Agreement for Series A Non-Voting Non-Convertible Preferred Stock, dated as of April 29, 2014, by and between Pepco Holdings, Inc. and Exelon Corporation (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated April 30, 2014, Exhibit 2.2).
3-1  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Exelon Corporation, as amended May 8, 2007 (File No. 001-16169, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008,
Exhibit 3-1-2).
3-2  Exelon Corporation Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective as of March 12, 2012 (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit 3-1).
3-3  Certificate of Formation of Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Registration Statement No. 333-85496, Form S-4, Exhibit 3-1).
3-4  First Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Exelon Generation Company, LLC executed as of January 1, 2001 (File No. 333-85496, 2003 Form 10-K, Exhibit 3-8).
3-5  Restated Articles of Incorporation of Commonwealth Edison Company Effective February 20, 1985, including Statements of Resolution Establishing Series, relating to the establishment of three new series of Commonwealth Edison Company preference stock known as the “$9.00 Cumulative Preference Stock,” the “$6.875 Cumulative Preference Stock” and the “$2.425 Cumulative Preference Stock” (File No. 1-1839, 1994 Form 10-K, Exhibit 3-2).
3-6  Commonwealth Edison Company Amended and Restated By-Laws, Effective January 23, 2006 As Further Amended January 28, 2008 and July 27, 2009. (File No. 001-16169,001-1839, Form 8-K dated July 27, 2009, Exhibit 3.1).
3-7  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of PECO Energy Company (File No. 1-01401, 2000 Form 10-K, Exhibit 3-3).
3-8  PECO Energy Company Amended Bylaws (File 000-16844, Form 8-K dated May 6, 2009, Exhibit 99.1).
3-9  Articles of Amendment to the Charter of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company as of February 2, 2010. (Designated as Exhibit No. 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2010, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)1-1910).
3-10  Articles of Restatement to the Charter of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, restated as of August 16, 1996. (Designated as Exhibit No. 3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)1-1910).
3-11  Bylaws of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, as amended to February 4, 2010. (Designatedand restated as of May 10, 2012. (File No. 1-16169, 2013 Form 10-K, Exhibit No. 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2010, filed by Constellation, File No. 1-1910.)3-11).
3-12  Operating Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2010, by and among RF HoldCo LLC, Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and GSS Holdings (Baltimore Gas and Electric Company(BGE Utility), Inc. (Designated as Exhibit No. 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2010, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
4-1  First and Refunding Mortgage dated May 1, 1923 between The Counties Gas and Electric Company (predecessor to PECO Energy Company) and Fidelity Trust Company, Trustee (U.S. Bank National Association, as current successor trustee), (Registration No. 2-2281, Exhibit B-1).

453


Exhibit No.

  

Description

      
4-1-1
4-1-2  Reserved.
4-1-3

Supplemental Indentures to PECO Energy Company’s First and Refunding Mortgage:

  

Dated as of

  

File Reference

  

Exhibit No.

May 1, 1927

  

2-2881

  

B-1(c)

  

March 1, 1937

  

2-2881

  

B-1(g)

  

December 1, 1941

  

2-4863

  

B-1(h)

  

November 1, 1944

  

2-5472

  

B-1(i)

  

December 1, 1946

  

2-6821

  

7-1(j)

  

September 1, 1957

  

2-13562

  

2(b)-17

  

May 1, 1958

  

2-14020

  

2(b)-18

  

March 1, 1968

  

2-34051

  

2(b)-24

  

March 1, 1981

  

2-72802

  

4-46

  

March 1, 1981

  

2-72802

  

4-47

  

December 1, 1984

  1-01401, 1984 Form 10-K  

4-2(b)

  

March 1, 1993

  1-01401, 1992 Form 10-K  

4(e)-86

  

May 1, 1993

1-01401, March 31, 1993

Form 10-Q

4(e)-88
May 1, 1993  1-01401, March 31, 1993 Form 10-Q  

4(e)-89-88

  

May 1, 1993

1-01401, March 31, 1993 Form 10-Q

4(e)-89

April 15, 2004

  0-6844, September 30, 2004 Form 10-Q  


4-1-1

  

September 15, 2006

  000-16844, Form 8-K dated September 25, 2006  

4.1

  

March 1, 2007

  000-16844, Form 8-K dated March 19, 2007  

4.1

  February 15, 20080-16844, Form 8-K dated March 3, 20084.1
February 15, 20080-16844, Form 8-K, dated March 5, 2008
September 15, 2008000-16844, Form 8-K dated October 2, 20084.1

March 15, 2009

  000-16844, Form 8-K dated March 26, 2009  

4.1

  

September 1, 2012

  000-16844, Form 8-K dated September 17, 2012  

4.1

  October 1, 2012

September 15, 2013

  000-16844, Form 8-K dated October 1, 2012September 23, 2013  

4.1

September 15, 2013

000-16844, Form 8-K dated September 23, 2013

4.1

September 1, 2014

000-16169, Form 8-K dated September 15, 2014

4.1

4-2Exelon Corporation Direct Stock Purchase Plan (Registration Statement No. 333-183751, Form S-3, Prospectus).

454


Exhibit No.

  

Description

      
4-2Exelon Corporation Direct Stock Purchase Plan (Registration Statement No. 333-183751, Form S-3, Prospectus).
4-3  Mortgage of Commonwealth Edison Company to Illinois Merchants Trust Company, Trustee (BNY Mellon Trust Company of Illinois, as current successor Trustee), dated July 1, 1923, as supplemented and amended by Supplemental Indenture thereto dated August 1, 1944. (Registration No. 2-60201, Form S-7, Exhibit 2-1).
4-3-1  

Supplemental Indentures to Commonwealth Edison Company Mortgage.

  

Dated as of

  

File Reference

  

Exhibit No.

  

August 1, 1946

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

April 1, 1953

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

March 31, 1967

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

April 1,19671, 1967

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

February 28, 1969

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

May 29, 1970

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

June 1, 1971

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

April 1, 1972

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

May 31, 1972

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

June 15, 1973

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

May 31, 1974

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

June 13, 1975

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

May 28, 1976

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

June 3, 1977

  

2-60201, Form S-7

  

2-1

  

May 17, 1978

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

August 31, 1978

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

June 18, 1979

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

June 20, 1980

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

April 16, 1981

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

April 30, 1982

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

April 15, 1983

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

April 13, 1984

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

April 15, 1985

  

2-99665, Form S-3

  

4-3

  

April 15, 1986

  

33-6879, Form S-3

4-9

April 15, 1993

33-64028, Form S-34-13

June 15, 1993

  

1-1839, Form 8-K dated4-9

May 21, 1993

4-1
  

January 15, 1994

  

1-1839, 1993 Form 10-K

  

4-15

January 13, 2003

1-1839, Form 8-K dated

January 22, 2003


4-4

  

March 1, 200214, 2003

  

1-1839, 2001 Form 10-K8-K dated

April 7, 2003

  4-4-1

4-4

  

June 1, 2002February 22, 2006

  333-99363,1-1839, Form S-38-K dated March 6, 2006  4-1-1(B)

4.1

  

October 7, 2002August 1, 2006

  333-9715,1-1839, Form S-48-K dated August 28, 2006  4-1-3

4.1

455


Exhibit No.

Description

  

Dated as of

  

File Reference

  

Exhibit No.

January 13, 2003

1-1839, Form 8-K dated

January 22, 2003

4-4
March 14, 2003  

1-1839, Form 8-K dated

April 7, 2003

4-4
February 22, 20061-1839, Form 8-K dated March 6, 20064.1
August 1, 20061-1839, Form 8-K dated August 28, 20064.1
September 15, 2006

  1-1839, Form 8-K dated October 2, 2006  

4.1

December 1, 20061-1839, Form 8-K dated December 19, 20064.1
  

March 1, 2007

  1-1839, Form 8-K dated March 23, 2007  

4.1

August 30, 2007

  1-1839, Form 8-K dated September 10, 2007  

4.1

December 20, 2007

  1-1839, Form 8-K dated January 16, 2008  

4.1

March 10, 2008

  1-1839, Form 8-K dated March 27, 2008  

4.1

July 12, 2010

  001-01839, Form 8-K dated August 2, 2010  

4.1

January 4, 2011

  001-01839, Form 8-K dated January 18, 2011  

4.1

August 22, 2011

  001-01839, Form 8-K dated September 7, 2011  

4.1

September 17, 2012

  001-01839, Form 8-K dated October 1, 2012  

4.1

August 1, 2013

001-01839, Form 8-K dated August 19, 2013

4.1

January 2, 2014

001-01839, Form 8-K dated January 10, 2014

4.1

October 28, 2014

001-1839, Form 8-K dated November 10, 2014

4.1

Exhibit No.

4-3-2  

Description

4-3-2  Instrument of Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance dated as of February 20, 2002, under the provisions of the Mortgage of Commonwealth Edison Company dated July 1, 1923, and Indentures Supplemental thereto, regarding corporate trustee (File No.
1-1839, 2001 Form 10-K, Exhibit 4-4-2).
4-3-3  Instrument dated as of January 31, 1996, under the provisions of the Mortgage of Commonwealth Edison Company dated July 1, 1923 and Indentures Supplemental thereto, regarding individual trustee (File No. 1-1839, 1995 Form 10-K, Exhibit 4-29).
4-4  Indenture dated as of September 1, 1987 between Commonwealth Edison Company and Citibank, N.A. (U.S. Bank National Association, as current successor trustee), Trustee relating to Notes (Registration No. 33-20619, Form S-3, Exhibit 4-13).

456


Exhibit No.

Description

4-5  Indenture dated December 19, 2003 between Exelon Generation Company, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (File No. 333-85496, 2003 Form 10-K, Exhibit 4-6).
4-6  Indenture to Subordinated Debt Securities dated as of June 24, 2003 between PECO Energy Company, as Issuer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (File No. 0-16844, June 30, 2003 Form 10-Q, Exhibit 4.1).
4-7  Form of 4.25% Senior Note due 2022.2022 issued by Exelon Generation Company, LLC. (File 333-85496, Form 8-K dated June 18, 2012, Exhibit 4.1).
4-8  Form of 5.60% Senior Note due 2042.2042 issued by Exelon Generation Company, LLC. (File 333-85496, Form 8-K dated June 18, 2012, Exhibit 4.2).

Exhibit No.

Description

4-9  Form of 2.80% Senior Note due 2022.2022 issued by Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. (File 1-1910, Form 8-K dated August 17, 2012, Exhibit 4.1).
4-10Form of 3.35% Senior Note due 2023 Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. (File 1-1910, Form 8-K dated June 17, 2013, Exhibit 4.1).
4-11Form of 6.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2033 issued by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (File No. 333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 30, 2013, Exhibit No. 4.2).
4-12  Preferred Securities Guarantee Agreement between PECO Energy Company, as Guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, dated as of June 24, 2003 (File No. 0-16844, June 30, 2003 Form 10-Q, Exhibit 4.2).
4-114-13  PECO Energy Capital Trust IV Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust among PECO Energy Company, as Sponsor, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Delaware Trustee and Property Trustee, and J. Barry Mitchell, George R. Shicora and Charles S. Walls as Administrative Trustees dated as of June 24, 2003 (File No. 0-16844, June 30, 2003 Form 10-Q, Exhibit 4.3).
4-124-14  Indenture dated May 1, 2001 between Exelon Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (File No. 1-16169, June 30, 2005 Form 10-Q, Exhibit 4-10).
4-134-15  Form of $800,000,000 4.90% senior notes due 2015 dated June 9, 2005 issued by Exelon Corporation (File No. 1-16169, Form 8-K dated June 9, 2005, Exhibit 99.2).
4-144-16  Form of $500,000,000 5.625% senior notes due 2035 dated June 9, 2005 issued by Exelon Corporation (File No. 1-16169, Form 8-K dated June 9, 2005, Exhibit 99.3).
4-154-17  Indenture dated as of September 28, 2007 from Exelon Generation Company, LLC to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (File 333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 28, 2007, Exhibit 4.1).
4-164-18  Form of 5.20% Exelon Generation Company, LLC Senior Note due 2019 (File 333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 23, 2009, Exhibit 4.1).
4-174-19  

Form of 6.25% Exelon Generation Company, LLC Senior Note due 2039 (File

333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 23, 2009, Exhibit 4.2).

4-184-20  

Form of 4.00% Exelon Generation Company, LLC Senior Note due 2020 (File No.

333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 30, 2010, Exhibit 4.1).

4-194-21  

Form of 5.75% Exelon Generation Company, LLC Senior Note due 2041 (File No.

333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 30, 2010, Exhibit 4.2).

4-204-22  Indenture between Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and the Bank of New York, Trustee dated as of March 24, 1999. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(a) to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 dated March 29, 1999, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 333-75217.)

457


Exhibit No.

4-23  

Description

4-21  First Supplemental Indenture between Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and the Bank of New York, Trustee dated as of January 24, 2003. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(b) to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 dated January 24, 2003, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 333-102723.)333-102723).
4-224-24  Indenture dated as of July 24, 2006 between Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(a) to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed July 24, 2006, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 333-135991.)333-135991).

Exhibit No.

Description

4-234-25  First Supplemental Indenture between Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of June 27, 2008. (Designated as Exhibit 4(a) to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
4-244-26  Indenture dated June 19, 2008 between Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(a) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
4-254-27  Indenture, dated as of September 30, 2013, among Continental Wind, LLC, the guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (File No. 333-85496, Form 8-K dated September 30, 2013, Exhibit No. 4.1).
4-28

Indenture dated July 1, 1985, between Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and The Bank of New York (Successor to Mercantile-Safe Deposit and Trust Company), Trustee. (Designated as Exhibit 4(a) to the Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No.

2-98443); as supplemented by Supplemental Indentures dated as of October 1, 1987 (Designated as Exhibit 4(a) to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 13, 1987, File No. 1-1910) and as of January 26, 1993 (Designated as Exhibit 4(b) to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 29, 1993, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)1-1910).

4-264-29  Indenture and Security Agreement dated as of July 9, 2009, between Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (including form of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Officer’s Certificate and form of Senior Secured Bond) (Designated as Exhibit Nos. 4(u) and 4(u)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 dated July 9, 2009, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 333-157637 and 333-157637-01.)333-157637-01).
4-274-30  Indenture dated as of July 24, 2006 between Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. (Designated as Exhibit 4(b) to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed July 24, 2006, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 333-135991.)333-135991).
4-284-31  

Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of October 1, 2009, to the Indenture and Security Agreement dated as of July 9, 2009, between Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(c) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)

1-1910).

4-294-32  Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Deed of Easement and Right-of-Way Grant dated as of July 9, 2009 (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(u)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 dated July 9, 2009, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 333-157637 and 333-157637-01.)333-157637-01).
4-304-33  Indenture dated as of June 29, 2007, by and between RSB BondCo LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee and Securities Intermediary. (Designated as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 5, 2007, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)1-1910).

458


Exhibit No.

Description

4-314-34  Series Supplement to Indenture dated as of June 29, 2007 by and between RSB BondCo LLC and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee and Securities Intermediary (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1 1910.)1910).

Exhibit No.

Description

4-324-35  Replacement Capital Covenant dated June 27, 2008. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(b) to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
4-334-36  Amendment to Replacement Capital Covenant, dated as of March 12, 2012, amending the Replacement Capital Covenant, dated as of June 27, 2008 (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit No. 99.4).
4-344-37  Officers’ Certificate, dated December 14, 2010, establishing the 5.15% Notes due December 1, 2020 of Constellation Energy Group, Inc., with the form of Notes attached thereto. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(b) to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 14, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
4-354-38  

Officers’ Certificate, November 16, 2011, establishing the 3.50% Notes due November 15, 2021 of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, with the form of Notes attached thereto. (Designated as Exhibit No. 4(b) to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 16, 2011, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)

1-1910).

4-39-1Indenture, dated as of June 17, 2014, between Exelon Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.1).
4-39-2

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 17, 2014, between Exelon Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.(File No.

001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.2).

4-39-3Form of 2.50% Notes due 2024 (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.1).
4-39-4

Purchase Contract and Pledge Agreement, between Exelon Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Purchase Contract Agent, Collateral Agent, Custodial Agent and Securities Intermediary. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated

June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.4).

4-39-5Form of Remarketing Agreement (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.5).
4-39-6Form of Corporate Unit (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.6).
4-39-7Form of Treasury Unit (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 23, 2014, Exhibit 4.7).
10-1  Facility Credit Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2014, among ExGen Renewables I Holding, LLC and Barclays Bank PLC (File No. 333-85496, Form 8-K dated February 12, 2014, Exhibit 10.1).
10-1-1Credit Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2014, among ExGen Texas Power, LLC, ExGen Texas Power Holdings, LLC, Wolf Hollow I Power, LLC, Colorado Bend I Power, LLC, Laporte Power, LLC, Handley Power, LLC and Mountain Creek Power, LLC, the lenders party thereto from time to time, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as depositary agent. (File No. 1-16169, Form 8-K dated September 18, 2014, Exhibit 10.1).
10-2Exelon Corporation Deferred Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Stock Unit Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2011). *
10-2Exelon Corporation Retirement Program (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2010) (File No. 001-16169, 2010 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.1).
10-3  Form of Exelon Corporation Unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (as amended and restated Effective January 1, 2011)March 12, 2012). *
10-4  Exelon Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan As Amended and Restated Effective January 28, 2002* (FileReserved.

Exhibit No. 1-16169, Exelon Proxy Statement dated March 13, 2002, Appendix B).

Description

10-5-110-5  Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Exelon Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan* (File No. 1-16169, 2001 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-6-1).
10-5-210-6  Forms of Transferable Stock Option Award Agreement under the Exelon Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan* (File No. 1-16169, 2001 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-6-2).
10-5-310-7  Forms of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Exelon Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan* (File No. 1-16169, 2001 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-6-3).
10-6Exelon Corporation Employee Savings Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2010) (File No. 1-16169, 2010 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-6).
10-7Exelon Corporation Cash Balance Pension Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2010) (File No. 1-16169, 2010 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-7).
10-8  Unicom Corporation Deferred Compensation Unit Plan, as amended *(File Nos. 1-11375 and 1-1839, 1995 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-12).
10-9  Amendment Number One to the Unicom Corporation Deferred Compensation Unit Plan, as amended January 1, 2008 * (File No. 001-16169, 2008 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.16).
10-10  Unicom Corporation Retirement Plan for Directors, as amended *(Registration Statement No. 333-49780, Form S-8, Exhibit 4-12).
10-11  Commonwealth Edison Company Retirement Plan for Directors, as amended *(Registration Statement No. 333-49780, Form S-8, Exhibit 4-13).

459


Exhibit No.

Description

10-12  Exelon Corporation Supplemental Management Retirement Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009) * (File No. 001-16169, 2008 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.19).
10-13  PECO Energy Company Supplemental Pension Benefit Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009) (File No. 000-16844, 2008 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.20).
10-14  Exelon Corporation Annual Incentive Plan for Senior Executives (As Amended Effective January 1, 2004 (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009)2014 * (File No. 001-16169, 2009 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.21)1-16169, Exelon Proxy Statement dated April 1, 2014, Appendix A).
10-15  

Form of change in control employment agreement for senior executives Effective effective

January 1, 2009 * (File No. 001-16169. 2008 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.23).

10-16  Form of change in control employment agreement (amended and restated as of January 1, 2009) * (File No. 001-16169, 2008 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.24).
10-17  Restatement of the Exelon Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Effective Mayas amended and restated effective July 1, 2004 and Appendix One thereto.2013. (File No. 1-16169, 2004 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-54)Schedule 14A dated March 14, 2013 Appendix A).
10-18  

Exelon Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Registration Statement No.

333-122704, Form S-4, Joint Proxy Statement-Prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) filed June 3, 2005, Annex H).

10-19  Form of Stock Option Grant Instrument under the Exelon Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (File No. 1-16169, Form 8-K filed January 27, 2006, Exhibit 99.2).
10-20  Exelon Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan for Unincorporated Subsidiaries (Registration Statement No. 333-122704, Form S-4, Joint Proxy Statement-Prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) filed June 3, 2005, Annex I).
10-21  Exelon Corporation Senior Management Severance Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective JanuaryApril 1, 2009) 2013).* (File No. 001-16169, 20082013 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.29)10.21).
10-22  

Form of Separation Agreement under Exelon Corporation Senior Management Severance Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009) * (File No, No.

001-16169, 2008 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.30).

10-23  Facility Credit Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2010, among Exelon Generation Company, LLC and UBS AG, Stamford Branch (File No. 333-85496, Form 8-K dated February 22, 2011, Exhibit No. 10-1).

Exhibit No.

Description

10-24  Exelon Corporation Executive Death Benefits Plan dated as of January 1, 2003 * (File No. 1-16169, 2006 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-52).
10-25  First Amendment to Exelon Corporation Executive Death Benefits Plan, Effective January 1, 2006 * (File No. 1-16169, 2006 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-53).
10-26  Amendment Number One to the Exelon Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan, Effective December 4, 2006 (File No. 1-16169, 2006 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-54).
10-27  Amendment Number Two to the Exelon Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 28, 2002), Effective December 4, 2006 (File No. 1-16169, 2006 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-55).
10-28  Exelon Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2005) (File No. 1-16169, 2006 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-56).
10-29  Exelon Corporation Stock Deferral Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2005) (File No. 1-16169, 2006 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-57).
10-30  Commonwealth Edison Company Long-Term Incentive Plan, Effective January 1, 2007 (File No. 1-16169, March 31, 2007 Form 10-Q, Exhibit 10-1).

460


Exhibit No.

Description

10-31  Amendment Number One to the Exelon Corporation Stock Deferral Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2005) (File No. 1-16169, June 30, 2007 Form 10-Q, Exhibit 10-3).
10-32  Restricted stock unit award agreement (File 1-16169, Form 8-K dated August 31, 2007, Exhibit 99.1).
10-33  Amended and Restated Trade Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement among PECO, Victory Receivables Corporation and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. dated as of December 20, 1988, as Amended and Restated as of November 14, 1995, as of January 1, 1999, as of November 14, 2000, as of November 14, 2005 and as Further Amended and Restated as of September 19, 2008 (File 000-16844, Form 8-K dated September 22, 2008, Exhibit 10.1).Reserved.
10-34  Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Trade Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement among PECO Energy Company, Victory Receivables Corporation and The BankForm of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (File 000-16844, Form 8-K dated September 17, 2009, Exhibit 10.1).
10-35Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with John W. Rowe * (File 1-16169, Fork 8-K dated October 29, 2009, Exhibit 99.1).
10-36Exelon Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, (File No. 1-16169, Schedule 14A dated Marchas amended effective December 18, 2010, Appendix A).2014.
10-3710-34-1Form of Exelon Corporation Long-Term Incentive Program, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2014.
10-35  Form of Change in Control Employment Agreement Effective February 10, 2011. * (File 1-16169, 2011 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10-44).
10-3810-36  Credit Agreement for $500,000,000 dated as of March 23, 2011 between Exelon Corporation and Various Financial Institutions (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 23, 2011, Exhibit No. 10-2).
10-3910-37  Credit Agreement for $5,300,000,000 dated as of March 23, 2011 between Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Various Financial Institutions (File No. 333-85496, Form 8-K dated March 23, 2011, Exhibit No. 10-3).
10-4010-38  Credit Agreement for $600,000,000 dated as of March 23, 2011 between PECO Energy Company and Various Financial Institutions (File No. 000-16844, Form 8-K dated March 23, 2011, Exhibit No. 10-4).
10-4110-39  Credit Agreement dated as of March 28, 2012 among Commonwealth Edison Company, Various Financial Institutions, as Lenders, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (File No. 000-01839,001-01839, Form 8-K dated March 28, 2012, Exhibit No. 99-1).
10-40

Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated as of March 23, 2011 among Exelon Corporation, as Borrower, the various financial institutions named therein, as Lenders, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (File No. 001-16169, Form

8-K dated August 10, 2013, Exhibit No. 99-1).

Exhibit No.

Description

10-41Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of March 28, 2012 among Commonwealth Edison Company, as Borrower, the various financial institutions named therein, as Lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (File No. 001-1839, Form 8-K dated August 10, 2013, Exhibit No. 99-2).
10-42  Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2011, to the Credit Agreement dated as of March 23, 2011, among Exelon Generation Company, LLC, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agentAdministrative Agent (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit No. 4-6).
10-43  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(b) to the Constellation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-44  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(c) to the Constellation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).

461


Exhibit No.

Description

10-45  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Benefits Restoration Plan, amended and restated effective June 1, 2010.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(b) to the Constellation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-46  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Supplemental Pension Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(e) to the Constellation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-47  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Senior Executive Supplemental Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(f) to the Constellation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-48  Executive Annual Incentive Plan of Constellation Energy Group, Inc., as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(d) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-49  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Executive Supplemental Benefits Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(a) to the Constellation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-50  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(b) to the Constellation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-51  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit 10(b) to the Constellation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-52  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. 2002 Senior Management Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit 10(a) to the Constellation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).

Exhibit No.

Description

10-53  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Management Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.* (Designated as Exhibit 10(d) to the Constellation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-54  Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 4, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
10-55  Form of Grant Agreement for Stock Units with Sales Restriction.* (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(x) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-56  Rate Stabilization Property Servicing Agreement dated as of June 29, 2007 by and between RSB BondCo LLC and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, as servicer (Designated as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 5, 2007, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)1-1910).

462


Exhibit No.

Description

10-57  Administration Agreement dated as of June 29, 2007 by and between RSB BondCo LLC and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, as administrator (Designated as Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 5, 2007, filed by Constellation,Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, File No. 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-58  Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2009, by and among Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC, Constellation Nuclear, LLC, CE Nuclear, LLC, EDF Development Inc., and for certain limited purposes, E.D.F. International S.A. and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Designated as Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2009, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
10-59  Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC, by and among Constellation Nuclear, LLC, CE Nuclear, LLC, EDF Inc. (formerly known as EDF Development, Inc.), and E.D.F. International S.A. (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(s) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-60  Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC, by and among Constellation Nuclear, LLC, CE Nuclear, LLC, EDF Inc. (formerly known as EDF Development, Inc.), and E.D.F. International S.A. (Designated as Exhibit No. 10(t) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-61  Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC, by and among Constellation Nuclear, LLC, CE Nuclear, LLC, EDF Inc. (formerly known as EDF Development, Inc.), and E.D.F. International S.A. (Designated as Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 3, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).
10-62  Termination Agreement dated as of November 3, 2010, by and among EDF Inc. (formerly known as EDF Development, Inc.), E.D.F. International S.A., and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Designated as Exhibit No. 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 3, 2010, filed by Constellation Energy Group, Inc., File No. 1-12869.)1-12869).

Exhibit No.

Description

10-63  Settlement Agreement between EDF Inc., Exelon Corporation, Exelon Energy Delivery Company, LLC, Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company dated January 16, 2012. (Designated as Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 19, 2012, File Nos. 1-12869 and 1-1910.)1-1910).
10-64 -

10-70



Reserved.
10-71-1Commitment Letter for $7.221 Billion Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, dated April 29, 2014 (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated April 30, 2014, Exhibit No. 10.1).
10-71-2364-Day Bridge Term Loan Agreement, dated as of May 30, 2014, among Exelon Corporation, as Borrower, the various financial institutions named therein, as Lenders, and Barclays Bank PLC, as Administrative Agent (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated April 30, 2014, Exhibit No. 10.1).
10-71-3Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, dated May 30, 2014, among Exelon Corporation, as Borrower, the financial institutions signatory therein, as Lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 4, 2014, Exhibit 10.2).
10-71-4Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, dated May 30, 2014, among Exelon Generation Company, LLC, as Borrower, the financial institutions signatory therein, as Lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 4, 2014, Exhibit 10.3).
10-71-5Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, dated May 30, 2014, among PECO Energy Company, as Borrower, the financial institutions signatory therein, as Lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 4, 2014, Exhibit 10.4).
10-71-6Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 30, 2014, among Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, as Borrower, the financial institutions signatory therein, as Lenders and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Administrative Agent. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 4, 2014, Exhibit 10.6).
10-72-1Confirmation of Base Issuer Forward Transaction, dated June 11, 2014, between Exelon Corporation and Barclays Capital, Inc., acting as Agent for Barclays Bank PLC (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 17, 2014, Exhibit 10.1).
10-72-2Confirmation of Base Issuer Forward Transaction, dated June 11, 2014, between Exelon Corporation and Goldman Sachs & Co. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 17, 2014, Exhibit 10.2).
10-72-3Confirmation of Additional Issuer Forward Transaction, dated June 13, 2014, between Exelon Corporation and Barclays Capital, Inc., acting as Agent for Barclays Bank PLC (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 17, 2014, Exhibit 10.3).
10-72-4Confirmation of Additional Issuer Forward Transaction, dated June 13, 2014, between Exelon Corporation and Goldman Sachs & Co. (File No. 001-16169, Form 8-K dated June 17, 2014, Exhibit 10.4).
12-1  Exelon Corporation Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preference Stock Dividends.Charges.
12-2  Exelon Generation Company, LLC Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
12-3  Commonwealth Edison Company Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
12-4  PECO Energy Company Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preference Stock Dividends.Charges.
12-5  Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preference Stock Dividends.

Exhibit No.

Description

14  Exelon Code of Conduct, as amended March 12, 2012 (File No. 001-16169,1-16169, Form 8-K dated March 14, 2012, Exhibit No. 14-1).
  Subsidiaries
21-1  Exelon Corporation

463


Exhibit No.

Description

21-2  Exelon Generation Company, LLC
21-3  Commonwealth Edison Company
21-4  PECO Energy Company
21-5  Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accountants
23-1  Exelon Corporation
23-2  Exelon Generation Company, LLC
23-3  Commonwealth Edison Company
23-4  PECO Energy Company
23-5  Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
  Power of Attorney (Exelon Corporation)
24-1  Anthony K. Anderson
24-2Ann C. Berzin
24-224-3  John A. Canning, Jr.
24-324-4  Christopher M. Crane
24-424-5  

Yves C. de Balmann

24-5

Nicholas DeBenedictis

24-6  

Nelson A. Diaz

Nicholas DeBenedictis
24-7  

SuePaul L. Gin

Joskow
24-8  

Paul L. Joskow

Reserved.
24-9  

Robert J. Lawless

24-10  

Richard W. Mies

24-11  

William C. Richardson

24-12  

Thomas J. Ridge

John W. Rogers, Jr.
24-13  

John W. Rogers, Jr.

Mayo A. Shattuck III
24-14  

Mayo A. Shattuck III

24-15

Stephen D. Steinour

24-16

Donald Thompson

  Power of Attorney (Commonwealth Edison Company)
24-15James W. Compton
24-16Christopher M. Crane
24-17  

James W. Compton

A. Steven Crown
24-18  

Christopher M. Crane

Nicholas DeBenedictis
24-19  

A. Steven Crown

Peter V. Fazio, Jr.
24-20  

Peter V. Fazio, Jr.

Michael Moskow
24-21  

Sue L. Gin

Denis O’Brien
24-22  

Michael Moskow

Anne R. Pramaggiore
24-23  

Anne R. Pramaggiore

Reserved.

24-24

Exhibit No.

  

Jesse H. RuizDescription

  Power of Attorney (PECO Energy Company)
24-25

24-24

  

Craig L. Adams

24-26

24-25

  

Christopher M. Crane

24-27

24-26

  

M. Walter D’Alessio

24-28

Nelson A. Diaz

464


Exhibit No.24-27

  

Description

24-29

Charisse R. Lillie

Nicholas DeBenedictis
24-30

24-28

  

Thomas J. Ridge

Reserved.
24-31

24-29

  Reserved.

24-30

Denis O’Brien

24-31

Ronald Rubin

  Power of Attorney (Baltimore Gas and Electric Company)

24-32

  

Christopher M. Crane

Ann C. Berzin

24-33

  

Michael E. Cryor

Christopher M. Crane

24-34

  

James R. Curtiss

Michael E. Cryor

24-35

  Kenneth W. DeFontes,James R. Curtiss

24-36

Calvin G. Butler, Jr.
24-36

24-37

  

Joseph Haskins, Jr.

24-37

24-38

  

Carla D. Hayden

24-39

Denis O’Brien

24-40

Michael D. Sullivan
  Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20102013 filed by the following officers for the following registrants:

31-1

  Filed by Christopher M. Crane for Exelon Corporation

31-2

  Filed by Jonathan W. Thayer for Exelon Corporation

31-3

  Filed by Christopher M. CraneKenneth W. Cornew for Exelon Generation Company, LLC

31-4

  Filed by Bryan P. Wright for Exelon Generation Company, LLC

31-5

  Filed by Anne R. Pramaggiore for Commonwealth Edison Company

31-6

  Filed by Joseph R. Trpik, Jr. for Commonwealth Edison Company

31-7

  Filed by Craig L. Adams for PECO Energy Company

31-8

  Filed by Phillip S. Barnett for PECO Energy Company

31-9

  Filed by Kenneth W. DeFontesCalvin G. Butler, Jr. for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

31-10

  Filed by Carim V. Khouzami forDavid M. Vahos Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
  Certifications Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 United States Code as to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20102013 filed by the following officers for the following registrants:

32-1

  Filed by Christopher M. Crane for Exelon Corporation

32-2

  Filed by Jonathan W. Thayer for Exelon Corporation

32-3

  

Filed by Christopher M. CraneKenneth W. Cornew for Exelon Generation Company, LLC

32-4

  

Filed by Bryan P. Wright for Exelon Generation Company, LLC

32-5

Filed by Anne R. Pramaggiore for Commonwealth Edison Company

32-6

Filed by Joseph R. Trpik, Jr. for Commonwealth Edison Company

32-7

Filed by Craig L. Adams for PECO Energy Company

32-8

Filed by Phillip S. Barnett for PECO Energy Company

32-9

Filed by Kenneth W. DeFontes Jr. for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

32-10

Filed by Carim V. Khouzami for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

101.INS**

XBRL Instance

101.SCH**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

101.DEF**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

101.LAB**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

465


Exhibit No.

  

Description

101.PRE**

32-5

  Filed by Anne R. Pramaggiore for Commonwealth Edison Company

32-6

Filed by Joseph R. Trpik, Jr. for Commonwealth Edison Company

32-7

Filed by Craig L. Adams for PECO Energy Company

32-8

Filed by Phillip S. Barnett for PECO Energy Company

32-9

Filed by Calvin G. Butler, Jr. for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

32-10

Filed by David M. Vahos Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

101.INS

XBRL Instance

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

 

*Compensatory plan or arrangements in which directors or officers of the applicable registrant participate and which are not available to all employees.
**XBRL information will be considered to be furnished, not filed for the first two years of a company’s submission of XBRL information.

466


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2014.

 

EXELON CORPORATION

By:

 

/s/S/    CHRISTOPHER M. CRANE        

Name: Christopher M. Crane
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/S/    CHRISTOPHER M. CRANE        

Christopher M. Crane

  

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director

/s/S/    JONATHAN W. THAYER        

Jonathan W. Thayer

  

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/S/    DUANE M. DESPARTE        

Duane M. DesParte

  

Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

This annual report has also been signed below by Darryl M. Bradford, Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of the following Directors on the date indicated:

 

Yves C. de BalmannAnthony K. Anderson

Ann C. Berzin

John A. Canning, Jr.

Yves C. de Balmann

Nicholas DeBenedictis

Nelson A. Diaz

Sue L. Gin

Paul L. Joskow

Robert J. Lawless

Richard W. Mies

William C. Richardson

Thomas J. Ridge

John W. Rogers, Jr.

Mayo A. Shattuck III

Stephen D. Steinour

Donald Thompson

 

By:  

/s/S/    DARRYL M. BRADFORD        

  February 21, 201313, 2015
Name:  Darryl M. Bradford  

467


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC
By: 

/s/S/    KENNETH W. CHRISTOPHER M. CRANEORNEW        

Name: Christopher M. CraneKenneth W. Cornew
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/S/    KENNETH W. CHRISTOPHER M. CRANEORNEW        

Christopher M. CraneKenneth W. Cornew

  

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/S/    BRYAN P. WRIGHT        

Bryan P. Wright

  

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/S/    ROBERT M. AIKEN        

Robert M. Aiken

  

Vice President and ControllerChief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

468


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY

By:

 

/s/S/    ANNE R. PRAMAGGIORE        

Name: Anne R. Pramaggiore
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/S/    ANNE R. PRAMAGGIORE        

Anne R. Pramaggiore

  

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director

/s/S/    JOSEPH R. TRPIK, JR.        

Joseph R. Trpik, Jr.

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/    KEVINS/    GERALD J. WKADENOZEL        

KevinGerald J. WadenKozel

  

Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/S/    CHRISTOPHER M. CRANE        

Christopher M. Crane

  

Chairman and Director

/s/    DENIS P. O’BRIEN        

Denis P. O’Brien

Vice Chairman and Director

 

This annual report has also been signed below by Anne R. Pramaggiore, Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of the following Directors on the date indicated:

 

James W. Compton

A. Steven Crown

Nicholas DeBenedictis

Peter V. Fazio, Jr.

  

Sue L. Gin

Michael Moskow

Jesse H. RuizDenis P. O’Brien

 

By:  

/s/S/    ANNE R. PRAMAGGIORE        

  February 21, 201313, 2015
Name:  Anne R. Pramaggiore  

469


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

PECO ENERGY COMPANY

By:

 

/s/S/    CRAIG L. ADAMS        

Name: Craig L. Adams
Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/S/    CRAIG L. ADAMS        

Craig L. Adams

  

Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) and Director

/s/S/    PHILLIP S. BARNETT        

Phillip S. Barnett

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/S/    SCOTT A. BAILEY        

Scott A. Bailey

  

Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/S/    CHRISTOPHER M. CRANE        

Christopher M. Crane

  

Chairman and Director

/s/    DENIS P. O’BRIEN        

Denis P. O’Brien

Vice Chairman and Director

 

This annual report has also been signed below by Craig L. Adams, Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of the following Directors on the date indicated:

 

M. Walter D’Alessio  Thomas J. RidgeDenis P. O’Brien
Nelson A. DiazNicholas DeBenedictis  Ronald Rubin

Charisse R. Lillie

 

By:

  

/s/S/    CRAIG L. ADAMS        

  February 21, 201313, 2015
Name:  Craig L. Adams  

470


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

By:

 

/s/    KENNETHS/    CALVIN W. DG. BEFONTESUTLER, JR.        

Name: Kenneth W. DeFontesCalvin G. Butler, Jr.
Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 21st13th day of February, 2013.2015.

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/    KENNETHS/    CALVIN W. DG. BEFONTESUTLER, JR.        

Kenneth W. DeFontesCalvin G. Butler, Jr.

  

Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) and Director

/s/    CARIMS V. KHOUZAMI        

Carim V. Khouzami

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/    DAVID M. VAHOS        

David M. Vahos

  Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MATTHEW N. BAUER��       

Matthew N. Bauer

Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/S/    CHRISTOPHER M. CRANE        

Christopher M. Crane

  

Chairman and Director

/s/    DENIS P. O’BRIEN        

Denis P. O’Brien

Vice Chairman and Director

 

This annual report has also been signed below by Kenneth W. DeFontes,Calvin G. Butler, Jr., Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of the following Directors on the date indicated:

 

Ann C. Berzin

Joseph Haskins, Jr.
Michael E. Cryor

Carla D. Hayden
James R. Curtiss

  

Joseph Haskins, Jr.Denis O’Brien

Carla D. Hayden

Michael D. Sullivan

 

By:

  

/s/    KENNETHS/    CALVIN W. DG. BEFONTESUTLER, JR.        

  February 21, 201313, 2015
Name:  Kenneth W. DeFontes,Calvin G. Butler, Jr.  

 

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