UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
þQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20172018
OR 
¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission
File Number
Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter; address of principal executive offices; registrant's telephone number, including area code
State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
I.R.S.
Employer
Identification No.
1-16163
0-55968

WGL Holdings, Inc.
101 Constitution1000 Maine Ave., N.W.S.W.
Washington, D.C. 2008020024
(703) 750-2000
Virginia52-2210912
0-49807
Washington Gas Light Company
101 Constitution1000 Maine Ave., N.W.S.W.
Washington, D.C. 2008020024
(703) 750-4440
District of
Columbia
and Virginia
53-0162882
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether each 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 þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
WGL Holdings, Inc.:
 
Large accelerated filer þ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer ¨þ
 
Smaller reporting company ¨
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Emerging growth company ¨
      
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
 
Washington Gas Light Company:
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer þ
 
Smaller reporting company ¨
   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 
 
Emerging growth company ¨
      
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers’ classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
WGL Holdings, Inc. common stock, no par value, outstanding as of July 31, 2017: 51,219,0002018: 100 shares. All of the outstanding shares of common stock, no par value, of WGL Holdings, Inc. are held by Wrangler 1 LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas Ltd. as of July 31, 2018.
Washington Gas Light Company common stock, $1 par value, outstanding as of July 31, 2017:2018: 46,479,536 shares
shares. All of the outstanding shares of common stock, ($1$1 par value)value, of Washington Gas Light Company wereare held by Wrangler SPE LLC (the SPE), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of WGL Holdings, Inc. as of July 31, 2017.2018.



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Washington Gas Light Company

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Table of Contents
 
PART I. Financial Information 
  
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
  
  
PART II. Other Information 
  
  
  
  
  

 



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Washington Gas Light Company

INTRODUCTION
FILING FORMAT
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed by two separate registrants: WGL Holdings, Inc. (WGL) and Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas). Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, any reference in the report to “WGL,” “we,” “us” or “our” is to the holding company or WGL and all of its subsidiaries, including Washington Gas, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of WGL.
Part I—Financial information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes separate condensed financial statements (i.e. balance sheets, statements of income and comprehensive income and statements of cash flows) for each of WGL and Washington Gas. The Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented on a combined basis for both WGL and Washington Gas.Gas together. The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management’s Discussion) included under Item 2 is divided into two major sections for WGL and Washington Gas.
SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters discussed in this report, excluding historical information, include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the outlook for earnings, dividends, revenues and other future financial business performance, strategies, financing plans, AltaGas Ltd's proposed acquisitionLtd.'s (AltaGas) integration of us and other expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as, but not limited to, “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “plans” and similar expressions, or future or conditional terms such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements speak only as of the filing date of this report, and the registrants assume no duty to update them. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance include those discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016,2017, in Part II, Item 1A,1A. Risk Factors in thisour quarterly reportreports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (Merger Agreement) among WGL, AltaGas Ltd. (AltaGas) and Wrangler, Inc.
the inability of WGL or AltaGas to satisfy conditions to the closing of the merger;
the requiredmeet commitments under various orders and agreements associated with regulatory approvals and other clearances for the merger may not be received, may not be received in a timely manner, or may be received subject to imposed conditions or restrictions that cause a failure of a closing condition to the merger or that could have a detrimental impact on WGL’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects;
the combined companyinability to successfully be integrated into the operations of AltaGas following completion of the merger;merger with AltaGas and realize anticipated benefits;
the effect of the announcementconsummation of the merger on the ability of WGL to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel;
the effect of the announcementconsummation of the merger on the ability of WGL to maintain relationships with its suppliers;
potential litigation in connection with the merger;
the incurrence of significant costs for advisory services in connection with the merger;
the impact of the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement on WGL’s interim operations and its ability to make significant changes to its business or pursue otherwise attractive business opportunities without the consent of AltaGas;
the level and rate at which we incur costs and expenses, and the extent to which we are allowed to recover from customers, through the regulatory process, such costs and expenses relating to constructing, operating and maintaining Washington Gas’ distribution system;
the availability of natural gas and electricity supply, interstate pipeline transportation and storage capacity;
the outcome of new and existing matters before courts, regulators, government agencies or arbitrators, including those relating to our purchase of natural gas under the Antero gas supply contracts, and the August 2016 explosion and fire at an apartment complex in Silver Spring, Maryland;
factors beyond our control that affect the ability of natural gas producers, pipeline gatherers and natural gas processors to deliver natural gas into interstate pipelines for delivery to the entrance points of Washington Gas' distribution system;
security breaches of our information technology infrastructure, including cyber attacks and cyber-terrorism;
leaks, mechanical problems, incidents or other operational issues in our natural gas distribution system, including the effectiveness of our efforts to mitigate the effects of receiving low-HHC natural gas;
changes and developments in economic, competitive, political and regulatory conditions;
unusual weather conditions and changes in natural gas consumption patterns;

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changes in energy commodity market conditions, including the relative prices of alternative forms of energy such as electricity, fuel oil and propane;

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Washington Gas Light Company

changes in the value of derivative contracts and the availability of suitable derivative counterparties;
changes in our credit ratings, disruptions in credit market and equity capital market conditions or other factors that may affect our access to and cost of capital;
factors affecting the timing of construction and the effective operation of pipelines in which we have invested;
the credit worthinesscredit-worthiness of customers; suppliers and derivatives counterparties;
changes in laws and regulations, including tax, environmental, pipeline integrity and employment laws and regulations;regulations, including the competitiveness of WGL Energy Systems, Inc. in securing future assets to continue its growth;
legislative, regulatory and judicial mandates or decisions affecting our business operations;operations, including interpretations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act);
the timing and success of business and product development efforts and technological improvements;
the level of demand from government agencies and the private sector for commercial energy systems, and delays in federal government budget appropriations;
the pace of deregulation of energy markets and the availability of other competitive alternatives to our products and services;
changes in accounting principles;principles and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by accounting standard-setting bodies;
our ability to manage the outsourcing of several business processes;
strikes or work stoppages by unionized employees;
acts of nature and catastrophic events, including terrorist acts andacts;
decisions made by management and co-investors in non-controlled investees.investees; and
changes in AltaGas’ strategy, relationship with us or operating performance.
All such factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond the direct control of the registrants. Readers are urged to use care and consider the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our business as described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements


(In thousands)June 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
ASSETS      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
At original cost$5,856,655
 $5,542,916
$6,320,171
 $6,143,841
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,509,869) (1,415,679)(1,570,890) (1,513,790)
Net property, plant and equipment4,346,786
 4,127,237
4,749,281
 4,630,051
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents9,570
 5,573
33,064
 8,524
Receivables      
Accounts receivable412,590
 329,989
432,278
 398,149
Gas costs and other regulatory assets34,258
 15,294
3,439
 21,705
Unbilled revenues156,041
 173,076
144,469
 165,483
Allowance for doubtful accounts(28,876) (27,339)(36,257) (32,025)
Net receivables574,013
 491,020
543,929
 553,312
Materials and supplies—principally at average cost17,741
 18,414
18,513
 20,172
Storage gas210,531
 207,132
124,767
 243,984
Prepaid taxes22,088
 33,397
36,260
 31,549
Other prepayments77,135
 42,626
62,258
 86,465
Derivatives23,842
 18,510
12,066
 15,327
Other27,375
 26,802
13,660
 26,556
Total current assets962,295
 843,474
844,517
 985,889
Deferred Charges and Other Assets      
Regulatory assets      
Gas costs96,964
 179,856
54,391
 90,136
Pension and other post-retirement benefits200,648
 223,242
121,678
 139,499
Other101,910
 98,592
116,650
 104,596
Prepaid post-retirement benefits191,491
 180,686
240,577
 231,577
Derivatives36,219
 55,020
19,643
 38,389
Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases
 29,780
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates425,304
 303,491
677,404
 394,201
Other11,876
 8,072
14,144
 11,671
Total deferred charges and other assets1,064,412
 1,078,739
1,244,487
 1,010,069
Total Assets
$6,373,493
 $6,049,450
$6,838,285
 $6,626,009
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES      
Capitalization      
WGL Holdings common shareholders’ equity$1,521,283
 $1,375,561
$1,648,553
 $1,502,690
Non-controlling interest5,234
 409
6,889
 6,851
Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock28,173
 28,173
28,173
 28,173
Total equity1,554,690

1,404,143
1,683,615

1,537,714
Long-term debt1,235,623
 1,435,045
1,879,316
 1,430,861
Total capitalization2,790,313
 2,839,188
3,562,931
 2,968,575
Current Liabilities      
Current maturities of long-term debt250,000
 
100,000
 250,000
Notes payable and project financing538,854
 331,385
429,520
 559,844
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities377,133
 405,351
387,326
 423,824
Wages payable21,160
 17,908
24,144
 18,096
Accrued interest15,030
 7,645
18,353
 7,806
Dividends declared26,452
 25,283
25,620
 26,452
Customer deposits and advance payments61,476
 86,384
64,516
 65,841
Gas costs and other regulatory liabilities20,652
 12,973
35,648
 22,814
Accrued taxes20,659
 15,672
28,410
 17,657
Derivatives45,898
 82,334
20,142
 43,990
Other56,579
 41,991
42,609
 52,664
Total current liabilities1,433,893
 1,026,926
1,176,288
 1,488,988
Deferred Credits      
Unamortized investment tax credits175,263
 163,493
152,316
 155,007
Deferred income taxes845,109
 726,763
444,903
 868,067
Accrued pensions and benefits235,050
 228,377
189,521
 181,552
Asset retirement obligations209,612
 203,105
306,603
 296,810
Regulatory liabilities      
Accrued asset removal costs290,476
 310,788
272,355
 292,173
Other post-retirement benefits103,352
 113,875
124,072
 135,035
Other7,300
 14,450
Excess deferred taxes and other445,354
 9,403
Derivatives162,941
 304,198
114,383
 122,607
Other120,184
 118,287
49,559
 107,792
Total deferred credits2,149,287
 2,183,336
2,099,066
 2,168,446
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
 

 
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$6,373,493
 $6,049,450
$6,838,285
 $6,626,009
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WGL Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
OPERATING REVENUES              
Utility$198,968
 $181,622
 $992,301
 $912,612
$195,177
 $198,968
 $1,093,647
 $992,301
Non-utility275,396
 258,965
 933,300
 977,048
228,288
 275,396
 868,709
 933,300
Total Operating Revenues474,364
 440,587
 1,925,601
 1,889,660
423,465
 474,364
 1,962,356
 1,925,601
OPERATING EXPENSES              
Utility cost of gas49,881
 65,739
 259,839
 236,819
51,737
 49,881
 370,767
 259,839
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales233,025
 197,880
 787,691
 832,087
191,198
 233,025
 703,904
 787,691
Operation and maintenance97,477
 97,461
 316,455
 296,813
107,719
 97,477
 322,501
 316,455
Depreciation and amortization39,094
 33,786
 113,487
 98,368
40,388
 39,094
 122,095
 113,487
General taxes and other assessments32,032
 32,038
 122,964
 119,970
35,491
 32,032
 135,417
 122,964
Total Operating Expenses451,509
 426,904
 1,600,436
 1,584,057
426,533
 451,509
 1,654,684
 1,600,436
OPERATING INCOME22,855
 13,683
 325,165
 305,603
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(3,068) 22,855
 307,672
 325,165
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates7,508
 4,527
 15,117
 10,558
7,065
 7,508
 (14,457) 15,117
Other income (expenses) — net884
 1,915
 (591) 3,689
(1,663) 884
 (2,834) (591)
Interest expense25,062
 12,998
 55,552
 38,757
20,593
 25,062
 48,427
 55,552
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES6,185
 7,127
 284,139
 281,093
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES(18,259) 6,185
 241,954
 284,139
INCOME TAX EXPENSE2,149
 4,772
 106,381
 103,619
37,068
 2,149
 33,181
 106,381
NET INCOME$4,036
 $2,355
 $177,758
 $177,474
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(55,327) $4,036
 $208,773
 $177,758
Non-controlling interest(4,559) 
 (12,533) 
(6,651) (4,559) (16,801) (12,533)
Dividends on Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock330
 330
 990
 990
330
 330
 990
 990
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK$8,265
 $2,025
 $189,301
 $176,484
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK$(49,006) $8,265
 $224,584
 $189,301
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING              
Basic51,219
 50,622
 51,200
 50,158
51,359
 51,219
 51,343
 51,200
Diluted51,493
 50,905
 51,469
 50,418
51,359
 51,493
 51,571
 51,469
EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE       
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE       
Basic$0.16
 $0.04
 $3.70
 $3.52
$(0.95) $0.16
 $4.37
 $3.70
Diluted$0.16
 $0.04
 $3.68
 $3.50
$(0.95) $0.16
 $4.35
 $3.68
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$0.5100
 $0.4875
 $1.5075
 $1.4375
$0.5150
 $0.5100
 $1.5400
 $1.5075
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


WGL Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Nine Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
NET INCOME$4,036
 $2,355
 $177,758
 $177,474
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(55,327) $4,036
 $208,773
 $177,758
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:              
Qualified cash flow hedging instruments51
 (16,995) 49,556
 (34,545)53
 51
 158
 49,556
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans              
Change in net prior service credit(217) (216) (651) (644)(273) (217) (820) (651)
Change in actuarial net loss588
 420
 1,763
 1,258
530
 588
 1,587
 1,763
Total other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes$422
 $(16,791) $50,668
 $(33,931)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME235
 (6,969) 20,816
 (14,087)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$187
 $(9,822) $29,852
 $(19,844)
Total other comprehensive income before taxes$310
 $422
 $925
 $50,668
INCOME TAX EXPENSE RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME83
 235
 248
 20,816
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$227
 $187
 $677
 $29,852
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$4,223
 $(7,467) $207,610
 $157,630
$(55,100) $4,223
 $209,450
 $207,610
Non-controlling interest(4,559) 
 (12,533) 
(6,651) (4,559) (16,801) (12,533)
Dividends on Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock330
 330
 990
 990
330
 330
 990
 990
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO WGL HOLDINGS$8,452
 $(7,797) $219,153
 $156,640
$(48,779) $8,452
 $225,261
 $219,153
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)





Nine Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2017 20162018 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$177,758
 $177,474
$208,773
 $177,758
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Depreciation and amortization113,487
 98,368
122,095
 113,487
Amortization of:      
Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net2,567
 1,113
5,235
 2,567
Debt related costs1,307
 967
2,211
 1,307
Deferred income taxes81,839
 131,494
38,723
 81,839
Dividends received from equity method investments10,864
 
14,195
 10,864
Accrued/deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit cost16,227
 14,832
7,943
 16,227
Earnings in equity interest(15,117) (11,491)(19,543) (15,117)
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards12,114
 9,745
12,610
 12,114
Provision for doubtful accounts11,601
 8,752
16,258
 11,601
Impairment loss
 3,000
34,000
 
Other non-cash credits—net(584) (1,449)
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues—net(112,725) (68,380)
Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net(11,285) (31,109)
Storage gas(3,399) 38,725
Prepaid taxes11,309
 (63,795)
Other prepayments(34,509) (11,429)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities17,945
 (19)
Customer deposits and advance payments(24,908) (8,125)
Unamortized investment tax credits11,770
 21,527
Accrued taxes4,987
 19,827
Accrued interest7,385
 5,283
Other current assets100
 (6,032)
Other current liabilities10,987
 (15,472)
Deferred gas costs—net82,892
 37,601
Deferred assets—other(15,917) (34,010)
Deferred liabilities—other(19,627) (12,721)
Derivatives(114,666) (71,078)
Other—net2,380
 1,838
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts687
 (67,083)
Amortization of investment tax credits(5,542) (5,544)
Other non-cash charges (credits)—net(768) (584)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (Note 16)132,723
 (111,053)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities224,782
 235,436
569,600
 228,383
FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Common stock issued295
 78,050

 295
Long-term debt issued50,000
 250,000
550,000
 50,000
Long-term debt retired
 (25,000)(250,000) 
Debt issuance costs(404) (284)(3,060) (404)
Notes payable issued —net217,000
 (26,000)
Notes payable issued (retired) —net(103,000) 217,000
Contributions from non-controlling interest17,358
 
16,697
 17,358
Distributions to non-controlling interest(472) 
Project financing18,396
 28,425
989
 18,396
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock(75,672) (68,970)(79,824) (75,672)
Other financing activities—net2,305
 1,998
(6,558) (1,296)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities229,278
 238,219
124,772
 225,677
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures (excluding Allowance for Funds Used During Construction)(352,232) (348,594)(348,396) (352,232)
Investments in non-utility interests(110,952) (137,105)(321,436) (110,952)
Distributions and receipts from non-utility interests4,126
 4,739

 4,126
Proceeds from the sale of assets9,858
 19,749

 9,858
Loans to external parties(863) (2,643)
 (863)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities(450,063) (463,854)(669,832) (450,063)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS3,997
 9,801
24,540
 3,997
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year5,573
 6,733
8,524
 5,573
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$9,570
 $16,534
$33,064
 $9,570
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Income taxes paid (refunded)—net$(3,890) $3,032
Interest paid$53,027
 $33,080
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Project financing activities$(27,927) $
Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$38,101
 $51,814
Dividends paid in common stock$1,362
 $2,661
Stock issued related to compensation$6,564
 $6,742
Transfer of investments to property, plant and equipment$30,114
 $
Transfer of accounts receivable to investments$10,031
 $
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Note 16)

   
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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Washington Gas Light Company
Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

(In thousands)June 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
ASSETS      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
At original cost$5,119,662
 $4,874,905
$5,491,886
 $5,310,337
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,425,689) (1,348,173)(1,472,862) (1,422,622)
Net property, plant and equipment3,693,973
 3,526,732
4,019,024
 3,887,715
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents1
 1
27,185
 1
Receivables      
Accounts receivable207,833
 140,457
211,854
 190,740
Gas costs and other regulatory assets34,258
 15,294
3,439
 21,705
Unbilled revenues93,869
 89,945
91,307
 107,967
Allowance for doubtful accounts(21,648) (20,220)(28,634) (23,741)
Net receivables314,312
 225,476
277,966
 296,671
Materials and supplies—principally at average cost17,695
 18,368
18,467
 20,126
Storage gas67,203
 82,473
54,677
 92,753
Prepaid taxes11,699
 16,826
23,004
 23,350
Other prepayments16,491
 10,924
21,473
 13,238
Receivables from associated companies16,094
 13,799
33,569
 32,362
Derivatives6,979
 7,285
1,370
 5,061
Other102
 51
139
 102
Total current assets450,576
 375,203
457,850
 483,664
Deferred Charges and Other Assets      
Regulatory assets      
Gas costs96,964
 179,856
54,391
 90,136
Pension and other post-retirement benefits199,473
 221,971
120,967
 138,573
Other101,849
 98,527
116,263
 104,538
Prepaid post-retirement benefits190,458
 179,675
239,249
 230,283
Derivatives15,127
 25,590
9,102
 16,244
Other3,903
 2,001
5,196
 3,561
Total deferred charges and other assets607,774
 707,620
545,168
 583,335
Total Assets
$4,752,323
 $4,609,555
$5,022,042
 $4,954,714
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES      
Capitalization      
Common shareholder’s equity$1,198,173
 $1,113,446
$1,351,831
 $1,164,749
Preferred stock28,173
 28,173
28,173
 28,173
Long-term debt939,317
 939,015
1,084,780
 1,134,461
Total capitalization2,165,663
 2,080,634
2,464,784
 2,327,383
Current Liabilities      
Current maturities of long-term debt50,000
 
Notes payable and project financing202,782
 104,385
15,460
 166,772
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities187,193
 204,980
185,505
 219,827
Wages payable19,225
 16,235
22,026
 16,508
Accrued interest13,493
 3,758
15,704
 3,967
Dividends declared22,098
 21,453
21,126
 22,098
Customer deposits and advance payments60,829
 80,936
64,069
 64,194
Gas costs and other regulatory liabilities20,652
 12,973
35,648
 22,814
Accrued taxes20,567
 17,639
23,158
 12,808
Payables to associated companies91,483
 65,770
109,341
 94,844
Derivatives26,227
 58,295
16,342
 30,263
Other7,230
 7,193
7,105
 7,473
Total current liabilities671,779
 593,617
565,484
 661,568
Deferred Credits      
Unamortized investment tax credits4,283
 4,851
3,563
 4,100
Deferred income taxes851,410
 763,720
514,369
 888,385
Accrued pensions and benefits232,962
 226,339
187,739
 179,814
Asset retirement obligations204,977
 199,377
301,075
 291,871
Regulatory liabilities      
Accrued asset removal costs290,476
 310,788
272,355
 292,173
Other post-retirement benefits102,730
 113,169
123,306
 134,181
Other7,300
 14,450
Excess deferred taxes and other

443,747
 9,403
Derivatives143,810
 232,040
98,075
 112,299
Other76,933
 70,570
47,545
 53,537
Total deferred credits1,914,881
 1,935,304
1,991,774
 1,965,763
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
 

 
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$4,752,323
 $4,609,555
$5,022,042
 $4,954,714
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Washington Gas Light Company
Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
OPERATING REVENUES$203,186
 $187,077
 $1,012,193
 $934,347
$199,512
 $203,186
 $1,109,022
 $1,012,193
OPERATING EXPENSES              
Utility cost of gas54,093
 71,194
 279,713
 258,554
56,063
 54,093
 386,104
 279,713
Operation and maintenance77,370
 79,178
 246,290
 239,696
82,389
 77,370
 252,924
 246,290
Depreciation and amortization32,761
 29,232
 96,003
 85,194
34,043
 32,761
 101,157
 96,003
General taxes and other assessments27,498
 28,001
 109,857
 108,228
30,845
 27,498
 121,321
 109,857
Total Operating Expenses191,722
 207,605
 731,863
 691,672
203,340
 191,722
 861,506
 731,863
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)11,464
 (20,528) 280,330
 242,675
(3,828) 11,464
 247,516
 280,330
Other expense — net(908) (358) (3,044) (1,079)(2,628) (908) (5,647) (3,044)
Interest expense12,960
 10,067
 38,727
 30,785
14,455
 12,960
 44,100
 38,727
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES(2,404) (30,953) 238,559
 210,811
(20,911) (2,404) 197,769
 238,559
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)(733) (12,434) 91,159
 80,285
(9,412) (733) 43,258
 91,159
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(1,671) $(18,519) $147,400
 $130,526
$(11,499) $(1,671) $154,511
 $147,400
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock330
 330
 990
 990
330
 330
 990
 990
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK$(2,001) $(18,849) $146,410
 $129,536
$(11,829) $(2,001) $153,521
 $146,410
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


Washington Gas Light Company
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Nine Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(1,671) $(18,519) $147,400
 $130,526
$(11,499) $(1,671) $154,511
 $147,400
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:              
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans              
Change in net prior service credit(217) (216) (651) (644)(273) (217) (820) (651)
Change in actuarial net loss588
 420
 1,763
 1,258
530
 588
 1,587
 1,763
Total pension and other post-retirement benefit plans$371
 $204
 $1,112
 $614
$257
 $371
 $767
 $1,112
INCOME TAX EXPENSE RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME145
 82
 439
 244
69
 145
 204
 439
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$226
 $122
 $673
 $370
$188
 $226
 $563
 $673
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(1,445) $(18,397) $148,073
 $130,896
$(11,311) $(1,445)
$155,074
 $148,073
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Washington Gas Light Company
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)


  Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
Net income$147,400
 $130,526
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
Depreciation and amortization96,003
 85,194
Amortization of:   
Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net2,567
 1,113
Debt related costs1,031
 898
Deferred income taxes64,040
 90,032
Accrued/deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit cost16,187
 3,221
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards11,185
 8,431
Provision for doubtful accounts9,333
 7,094
Other non-cash charges—net(1,151) 318
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
Accounts receivable, unbilled revenues and receivables from associated companies—net(109,427) (75,427)
Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net(11,285) (31,109)
Storage gas15,270
 38,546
Prepaid taxes5,127
 (9,753)
Other prepayments(5,567) (9,755)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, including payables to associated companies22,989
 18,288
Customer deposits and advance payments(20,107) (10,125)
Accrued taxes2,928
 12,047
Accrued interest9,735
 7,484
Other current assets622
 2,696
Other current liabilities(3,437) (4,656)
Deferred gas costs—net82,892
 37,601
Deferred assets—other(12,554) (22,216)
Deferred liabilities—other(1,663) (14,436)
Derivatives(109,529) (24,797)
Other—net2,550
 (399)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities215,139
 240,816
FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Long-term debt retired
 (25,000)
Debt issuance costs(399) (171)
Notes payable issued —net119,000
 61,000
Project financing7,324
 28,425
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock(65,020) (61,669)
Other financing activities—net2,248
 2,891
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities63,153
 5,476
INVESTING ACTIVITIES   
Capital expenditures (excluding Allowance for Funds Used During Construction)(278,292) (266,041)
Net proceeds from sale of assets
 19,749
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities(278,292) (246,292)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year1
 1
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$1
 $1
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Income taxes refunded — net$
 $21
Interest paid$36,202
 $25,108
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Project financing activities$(27,927) $
Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$28,666
 $41,264
  Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2018 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
Net income$154,511
 $147,400
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
Depreciation and amortization101,157
 96,003
Amortization of:   
Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net5,235
 2,567
Debt related costs1,195
 1,031
Deferred income taxes43,795
 64,040
Accrued/deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit cost7,888
 16,187
Compensation expense related to stock-based awards10,885
 11,185
Provision for doubtful accounts16,154
 9,333
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts(7,063) (39,339)
Amortization of investment tax credits(537) (569)
Other non-cash charges (credits)—net(768) (583)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (Note 16)33,719
 (88,642)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities366,171
 218,613
FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Capital contributions from WGL Holdings, Inc.100,000
 
Debt issuance costs(337) (399)
Notes payable issued (retired) —net(123,000) 119,000
Project financing
 7,324
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock(66,622) (65,020)
Other financing activities—net(6,197) (1,226)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities(96,156) 59,679
INVESTING ACTIVITIES   
Capital expenditures (excluding Allowance for Funds Used During Construction)(242,831) (278,292)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities(242,831) (278,292)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS27,184
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year1
 1
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$27,185
 $1
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Note 16)

   
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation

On January 25, 2017, WGL Holdings, Inc. (WGL) isentered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (Merger Agreement) to combine with AltaGas Ltd., a holding company that owns allCanadian Corporation (AltaGas). On July 6, 2018, the merger was consummated between AltaGas, WGL, and Wrangler Inc. (Merger Sub), a newly formed indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas. The Merger Agreement provided for the merger of the sharesMerger Sub with and into WGL, with WGL surviving as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas. In connection with the merger, WGL established Wrangler SPE LLC., a bankruptcy remote special purpose entity (the SPE) for the purposes of owning the common stock of Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas), a regulated natural gas utility, andutility. The SPE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WGL. In addition, WGL continues to own all of the shares of common stock of Washington Gas Resources Corporation (Washington Gas Resources) and Hampshire Gas Company (Hampshire). Washington Gas Resources owns all of the shares of common stock of four non-utility subsidiaries that include WGL Energy Services, Inc. (WGL Energy Services), WGL Energy Systems, Inc. (WGL Energy Systems), WGL Midstream, Inc. (WGL Midstream) and WGSW, Inc. (WGSW). Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, “WGL,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the holding company or the consolidated entity of WGL Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. Unless otherwise noted, these notes apply equally to WGL and Washington Gas. Refer to Note 17—Subsequent Events of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of the Merger Agreement.
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Therefore, certain financial information and note disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) are omitted in this interim report. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.2017. Due to the seasonal nature of our businesses, the results of operations for the periods presented in this report are not necessarily indicative of actual results for the full fiscal years ending September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 of either WGL or Washington Gas.
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements for WGL and Washington Gas reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary, in our opinion, to present fairly the results of operations in accordance with GAAP. On October 1, 2016, WGL and Washington Gas adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15. These standards require an entity to account for debt issuancestatements do not reflect any costs as a deduction from the carrying amount of debt in the balance sheet and the amortization of debt issuance costs presented as interest expense, consistent with debt discounts. Prior period amounts related to the merger other deferred charges and other assets and long-term debt in the accompanying condensed balance sheets have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.than those incurred by WGL on its own behalf.
For a complete description of our accounting policies, refer to Note 11—Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.2017.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Equity Method Investments

Management regularly reviews property and equipment and other long-lived assets, including certain definite-lived intangible assets and our equity method investments for possible impairment. For our equity method investments, an impairment is recorded when the investment has experienced decline in value that is other-than-temporary. Additionally, if the projects in which we hold an investment recognize an impairment loss, we would record our proportionate share of that impairment loss and evaluate the investment for decline in value that is other-than-temporary. This review occurs quarterly, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

Storage Gas Valuation
For Washington Gas and WGL Energy Services, storage gas inventories are accounted for usingDuring the first-in, first-out method. For WGL Midstream, storage gas inventory is accounted for using the weighted average cost method. Our inventory is stated at the lower-of-cost or market. Interim period inventory losses attributable to lower-of-cost or market adjustments may be reversed if the market valuesecond quarter of fiscal year 2018, management determined that, in light of the inventory is recoveredrecent actions taken by the endcourts and regulators related to our equity method investment in Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (Constitution), the decline in value was other-than-temporary, resulting in WGL recording an impairment charge of $34.0 million in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” reducing our investment in Constitution to its estimated fair market value. During the same fiscal year.
Forthree months ended June 30, 2018, and the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017, WGL and Washington Gas did not record any lower-of-costimpairments related to our long-lived assets or market adjustments. Forequity method investments. Refer to Note 9—Fair Value Measurements and Note 11—Other Investments of the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016, WGL recorded an increaseNotes to non-utility operating revenues due tothe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a lower-of-cost or market adjustmentfurther discussion of $0.7 million and recorded a decrease to non-utility operating revenues due to a lower-of-cost or market adjustment of $0.4 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2016, Washington Gas did not record any lower-of-cost market adjustments.Constitution.



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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Change in Accounting Principle andStorage Gas Valuation
On October 1, 2017, Washington Gas and WGL Energy Services implemented a voluntary change in the application of an accounting principle with respect to accounting for natural gas, propane, and odorant inventories. Washington Gas and WGL Energy Services now apply the average cost methodology under which the cost of units carried in inventory is based on the weighted average cost per unit of inventory. Prior to this change, Washington Gas and WGL Energy Services applied the First-in First-out (FIFO) method of accounting for inventory under which the oldest inventory items were recorded as being sold first.
We believe the new policy is preferable as it conforms to the method predominately used by our peers, better reflects the physical flow of inventory, conforms to the method used for certain of our other inventories, and will simplify recordkeeping requirements.
The change in accounting principle was implemented on a prospective basis, therefore, we did not retrospectively adjust any prior periods or record a cumulative effect adjustment, as discussed below.
Washington Gas implemented the change in accounting principle on a prospective basis in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) No. 980, Regulated Operations which permits regulated entities to implement changes for financial reporting purposes in the same way those changes are implemented for regulatory reporting purposes when the change impacts allowable costs. WGL Energy Services implemented the change on a prospective basis as the impact on its financial statements for all periods presented, including the cumulative effect at October 1, 2017, was immaterial. The difference during the quarter between the prior FIFO method and the new average cost method was immaterial.
WGL Midstream continues to account for its inventory using the weighted average cost method.
On October 1, 2017, WGL adopted ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This standard modified the previous calculation for valuing inventory. As a result of the new standard, beginning October 1, 2017, our inventory balances are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Prior to October 1, 2017, our inventory balances were stated at the lower of cost or market. Interim period inventory losses attributable to lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments may be reversed if the net realizable value of the inventory is recovered by the end of the same fiscal year.
For more information see ASU 2015-11 in the accounting standards adopted in fiscal year 2018 table below. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, WGL and Washington Gas did not record any lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments.


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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADOPTED IN FISCAL YEAR 20172018
 
Standard  Description  
Date of adoption
 
  Effect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Cost and Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 TheThis standard requires an entityadds to present debt issuance coststhe Codification various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the Issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 118. and addresses the specific situation in which the balance sheet as a direct deductioninitial accounting for certain income tax effects of the debt liability andTax Act will not be complete at the amortizationtime that financial statements were issued covering the reporting period that includes the enactment date of debt issuance costs be presented as interest expense in a manner consistent with its accounting treatment of debt discounts. The standard requires retrospective application.

An entity can defer and present debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement.

The new guidance does not change the recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs.
December 22, 2017.
 October 1, 2016Implementation of these standards resulted in a reduction of other deferred assets and long-term debt in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amounts that were reclassified at September 30, 2016 for WGL and Washington Gas were $9.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively.
ASU 2015-02 and ASU 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis and Interests Held through Related Parties that are Under Common Control

2017
 
The standards changed the analysis to be performed in determining whether certain types of legal entities should be consolidated, specifically the analysis of limited partnerships and similar entities, fee arrangements and related party relationships. The standard permits prospective or retrospective application for different parts.
The consolidation guidance was also amended as to how a reporting entity, that is the single decision maker of a VIE, should treat indirect interestsQuarterly disclosures were incorporated in the entity held through related parties that are under common controlIncome Tax footnote in the first quarter FY 2018 10-Q filed with the reporting entity, when determining whether it isSEC on February 8, 2018, which will be updated each quarter until the primary beneficiaryend of that VIE.the measurement period. See Note 7, Income Taxes, of theNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
ASU 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting
This standard simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification in the statement of cash flows.

 October 1, 20162017 The amendments
Forfeitures - WGL has elected to continue to estimate forfeitures for its share-based payment awards rather than account for forfeitures when they occur.

Income Taxes - On October 1, 2017, WGL and Washington Gas recorded $4.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively, on a modified retrospective basis, as a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. For the consolidation guidance under these standards were appliednine months ended June 30, 2018, WGL and did not have an impactWashington Gas recorded $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively, to current tax expense for excess tax benefits related to performance shares that vested in the period.

Cash Flows - WGL and Washington Gas reclassified $3.6 million and $3.5 million, respectively, retroactively on the financial statements.statement of cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 from operating to financing activities related to shares withheld to pay for employee taxes. For the presentation of excess tax benefits in the statement of cash flow as in the operating activities, WGL elected to present the change prospectively.

Statutory Tax Withholding - No changes were made.


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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

ASU 2015-05, Intangibles-Goodwill2016-06, Derivatives and Other -Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)-Customer’s Accounting for Fees PaidHedging (Topic 815) - Contingent Put and Call Options in a Cloud Computing Arrangement
Debt Instruments
 
The standard clarifiesamendments in this update clarify the requirements for assessing whether contingent call (put) options that a cloud computing customer may accountcan accelerate the payment of principal on debt
instruments are clearly and closely related to their debt hosts. The guidance states that for contingent call (put) options to be considered clearly and closely related, they can be indexed only to interest rates or credit risk. An entity is required to assess the arrangement as a software license when (1)embedded call (put) options solely in accordance with the customer has a contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period without significant penalty, and (2) it is feasible for the customer to either operate the software on its own hardware or contract with another party unrelated to the vendor to host the software. If the arrangement does not meet these criteria, it would be accounted for as a service contract and accounted for as an operating expense in the period incurred.

four-step decision sequence.
 October 1, 20162017 
The implementation of this standard did not have an effect on WGL electedor Washington Gas' financial statements.
ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of InventoryThis standard reduces the complexity in the current measurement of inventory. This ASU requires inventory to applybe measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, where net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation (no change to the definition of net realizable value). The amendment eliminates the guidance that requires inventory to be stated at the lower of cost or market, which includes consideration of the replacement cost of inventory and the net realizable value of inventory, less an approximately normal profit margin.October 1, 2017The implementation of this standard on a prospective basis, which did not have a material impacteffect on theWGL or Washington Gas' financial statements.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


OTHER NEWLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
Standard  Description  
Required date of adoption
 
  Effect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 718)230): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment AccountingRestricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) This standard simplifies several aspectsrequires restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included in the cash and cash equivalents balances when reconciling the statement of cash flows.  Presentation of restricted cash balances should be applied retrospectively to the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements.statement of cash flows. Early adoption is permitted. October 1, 20172018* 
We are finalizing our evaluationIn July 2018, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, WGL contributed $61.8 million to fund multiple rabbi trusts.  Amounts in the rabbi trusts deemed to be restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents will be included in the cash and cash equivalents balances in the statement of this standard but do not expectcash flows.  Early adoption is expected to occur in the adoptionfourth quarter of this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

fiscal year 2018.
ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost
 This standard requires entities to report the service cost component in the same financial statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period.  The other components of net benefit cost are to be presented separately from service cost and outside of operating income.  In addition, only the service cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization.  Changes to the presentation of service costs and other components of net benefit cost should be applied retrospectively. Changes in capitalization practices should be implemented prospectively.
 October 1, 2018 (subject to acceleration if the merger with AltaGas is consummated) 
We are in the process ofcurrently evaluating the impact the adoptioninteraction of this standard with the various regulatory provisions concerning pensions and post-retirement benefit costs. We anticipate that the change in capitalization of retirement benefits will not have a material impact on ourWGL or Washington Gas' financial statements.

ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)—Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) This update provides guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. October 1, 2018 (subject to acceleration if the merger with AltaGas is consummated)
2018*
 
We are in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our financial statements. We do not anticipate that adoption of this standard will have a material effect on WGL or Washington Gas' financial statements.


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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), including subsequent ASUs clarifying the guidance.



 ASU 2014-09 establishes a comprehensive revenue recognition model clarifying the method used to determine the timing and requirements for revenue recognition from contracts with customers. The disclosure requirements under the new standard will enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.


 October 1, 2018 (subject to acceleration if the merger with AltaGas is consummated)
 
An implementation team is currently evaluating all revenue streams and reviewing contracts with customers, as well as, related financial statement disclosures to determine the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our financial statements. WGL is also monitoring unresolved industry specific implementation issues that could impacthas performed assessments and contract reviews of its revenue streams under the timing ofnew revenue recognition for our regulated utility tariff based sales, includingmodel. WGL is finalizing its review and developing the evaluationnew disclosures required by the standard. Currently, WGL does not expect adoption of collectability from customers ifthis standard to have a utility has regulatory mechanismsmaterial effect to help assure recoveryits Consolidated Statements of uncollected accounts from ratepayers and accounting for contributions in aidIncome or require a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption of construction (CIAC).the standard. WGL will adopt using the modified retrospective approach.



ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities including subsequent ASUs clarifying the guidance. 
The new standard amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments, and significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. Early adoption is permitted.

 October 1, 2018 (subject to acceleration if the merger with AltaGas is consummated)
2018*
 
We have performed a preliminary evaluation and the adoption of this standard will primarily impact the disclosure of our financial instruments in our Fair Value Measurements Footnote.Footnote however, we do not expect the impact to be material.

ASU 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeThis update provides an option to reclassify the stranded tax effects resulting from the enactment of the Tax Act from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings.  The amendment only relates to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Act and the underlying guidance that requires that the effect of a change in tax laws or rates be included in income from continuing operations is not affected.

Election to reclassify the income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings is voluntary and should be disclosed if AOCI is not adjusted.

Early adoption is permitted and can be applied either at the beginning of the period adopted or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax is recognized.
October 1, 2019*WGL applied the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate due to the Tax Act in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The updates were recorded to the deferred tax asset and liability accounts and the income statement. Tax entries recorded to AOCI for the employee benefit plans, stock compensation and the cash flow hedge were not adjusted to the new rate. We are performing an analysis to determine the amount to adjust to the new tax rate. Early adoption is expected to occur in fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) including subsequent ASUs with additional guidance. This standard requires recognition of a right-to-use asset and lease liability on the statement of financial position and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The standard requires application using a modified retrospective approach.
 October 1, 2019 (subject to acceleration if the merger with AltaGas is consummated)
 We are
WGL is performing a scoping exercise by gathering a complete inventory of lease contracts in the process of evaluatingorder to evaluate the impact of adopting ASC 842 on its consolidated financial statements, but expects that the adoption of thisnew standard will have an impact on our financial statements.the Company’s balance sheet as all operating leases will need to be reflected on the balance sheet upon adoption. In addition, WGL currently expects to utilize the transition practical expedients which allow entities to not have to reassess whether an arrangement contains a lease under the provisions of ASC 842.

ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
 For credit losses on financial instruments, this standard changes the current incurred loss impairment methodology to an expected loss methodology and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to determine credit loss estimates.
 October 1, 2020 (subject to acceleration if the merger with AltaGas is consummated)
 We are in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our financial statements.
ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted improvements to Accounting for Hedging ActivitiesThe new standard amends the hedge accounting and recognition requirements by expanding an entity's ability to hedge non-financial and financial risk components and reduce the complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk. Additionally, this standard eliminates the requirement to separately measure and disclose the ineffective portion of the hedge with the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item.October 1, 2020*
It is not expected that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our financial statements.


*WGL may adopt this accounting standard early after the merger with AltaGas to align the timing of implementation with its new parent company. WGL uses fiscal year for reporting its financial statements, while AltaGas uses calendar year, and the effective dates for accounting standards are different between fiscal and calendar accounting periods.

NOTE 2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES
The tables below provide details for the amounts included in “Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities” on the balance sheets for both WGL and Washington Gas.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The tables below provide details for the amounts included in “Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities” on the balance sheets for both WGL and Washington Gas.
WGL Holdings, Inc.
(In millions)June 30, 2017 September 30, 2016June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
Accounts payable—trade$329.5
 $353.0
$339.6
 $361.6
Employee benefits and payroll accruals28.0
 34.4
29.6
 35.0
Other accrued liabilities19.6
 18.0
18.1
 27.2
Total$377.1
 $405.4
$387.3
 $423.8

Washington Gas Light Company
(In millions)June 30, 2017
 September 30, 2016
June 30, 2018
 September 30, 2017
Accounts payable—trade$151.1
 $161.0
$149.2
 $174.9
Employee benefits and payroll accruals26.3
 32.2
27.5
 32.4
Other accrued liabilities9.8
 11.8
8.8
 12.5
Total$187.2
 $205.0
$185.5
 $219.8

NOTE 3. SHORT-TERM DEBT
WGL and Washington Gas satisfy their short-term financing requirements through the sale of commercial paper, financing arrangements with third-party lenders, or through bank borrowings. Due to the seasonal nature of the regulated utility and retail energy-marketing segments, short-term financing requirements can vary significantly during the year. Revolving credit agreements are maintained to support outstanding commercial paper and to permit short-term borrowing flexibility. The policy of each of WGL and Washington Gas is to maintain bank credit facilities in amounts equal to or greater than their expected maximum commercial paper position. The following is a summary of committed credit available at June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017.
Committed Credit Available ($ In millions)
June 30, 2018
WGL(b)
 Washington Gas Total Consolidated
Committed credit agreements     
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires December 19, 2019(a)
$650.0
 $350.0
 $1,000.0
Less: Commercial Paper(402.0) 
 (402.0)
Net committed credit available$248.0
 $350.0
 $598.0
Weighted average interest rate2.57% % 2.57%
September 30, 2017     
Committed credit agreements     
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires December 19, 2019(a)
$650.0
 $350.0
 $1,000.0
Less: Commercial Paper(382.0) (123.0) (505.0)
Net committed credit available$268.0
 $227.0
 $495.0
Weighted average interest rate1.52% 1.22% 1.45%
(a)Washington Gas has the right to request extensions with the banks’ approval. Washington Gas’ revolving credit facility permits it to borrow an additional $100 million, with the banks’ approval, for a total of $450 million.
Committed Credit Available ($ In millions)
June 30, 2017
WGL(b)
 Washington Gas Total Consolidated
Committed credit agreements     
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires December 19, 2019(a)
$650.0
 $350.0
 $1,000.0
Less: Commercial Paper325.0
 161.0
 486.0
Net committed credit available$325.0
 $189.0
 $514.0
Weighted average interest rate1.42% 1.16% 1.33%
September 30, 2016     
Committed credit agreements     
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires December 19, 2019(a)
$450.0
 $350.0
 $800.0
Less: Commercial Paper227.0
 42.0
 269.0
Net committed credit available$223.0
 $308.0
 $531.0
Weighted average interest rate0.73% 0.46% 0.69%
(a)(b)WGL includes WGL Holdings, Inc. and all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas.
Washington Gas has the right to request extensions with the banks’ approval. Washington Gas’ revolving credit facility permits it to borrow an additional $100 million, with the banks’ approval, for a total of $450 million.
(b)
WGL includes WGL Holdings, Inc. and all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas.
At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, there were no outstanding bank loans from WGL’s or Washington Gas’ revolving credit facilities.



WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

PROJECT FINANCING
Washington Gas haspreviously obtained third-party project financing on behalf of the Federalfederal government to provide funds during the construction of certain energy management services projects entered into under Washington Gas' area-wide contract. In connection with work completed under the area-wide contract, the construction work is performed by WGL Energy Systems on behalf of Washington Gas and an inter-company payable is recorded for work provided by WGL Energy Systems. As work is performed, Washington Gas establishes a receivable representing the government's obligation to remit principal and interest.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The payable and receivable are equal to each other at the end of the construction period, but there may be timing differences in the recognition of the project related payable and receivable during the construction period. When these projects are formally “accepted” by the government and deemed complete, Washington Gas assigns the ownership of the receivable to the third party lender in satisfaction of the obligation and removes both the receivable and the obligation related to the financing from its financial statements. In March 2016, the SCC of VA denied Washington Gas' further participation in the third party financing arrangement but allowed existing debt arrangements to remain intact until the related obligations were satisfied.

At June 30, 2018, there was one contract remaining totaling $15.5 million on the Washington Gas balance sheet as a short-term obligation to third party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing". Additionally, at June 30, 2018, there is a financing contract that has not been novated for which no draws have been made for the related project. 
In December 2016, WGL Energy Systems entered into an agreement to obtain third-party financing and receive funds directly from the third partythird-party lender during the construction period associated with the related energy management service projects. As a result, Washington Gas will no longer be liable under future third partythird-party financing arrangements, for projects entered into under the area-wide contract. The general terms of the financing agreement are the same as the prior financing arrangements between Washington Gas and the third partythird-party lender mentioned above. Washington Gas will continue to record a receivable representing the government’s obligation, and will record an inter-company payable to WGL Energy Systems for the construction work performed for the same amount. At June 30, 2018 there were two contracts remaining totaling $12.0 million on the WGL Energy Systems balance sheet as a short-term obligation to third party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing".
As of June 30, 2017,2018, WGL and Washington Gas recorded $70.9$74.0 million and $65.2 million, respectively, in "Unbilled revenues" on the balance sheet, and $52.9WGL and Washington Gas recorded $27.5 million and $41.8$15.5 million, respectively, in a corresponding short-term obligation to third partythird-party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing", for energy management services projects that were not complete. As of September 30, 2016,2017, WGL and Washington Gas recorded $73.3$85.6 million in "Unbilled revenues" on the balance sheet and WGL and Washington Gas recorded $54.8 million and $43.8 million, respectively, in a $62.4 million corresponding short-term obligation to third party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing" for energy management services projects that were not complete. WGL Energy Systems did not obtain any third-party project financing on behalf of the Federal GovernmentThe primary reason for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. variance between unbilled revenues and the corresponding short-term obligations to third-party lenders is due to the project for which the financing has not been drawn.
Because these projects are financed for government agencies that have minimal credit risk, and with which we have previous collection experience, neither WGL nor Washington Gas recorded a corresponding reserve for bad debts related to these receivables at June 30, 20172018 or September 30, 2016.2017.
NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT
UNSECURED NOTES
WGL and Washington Gas issue long-term notes with individual terms regarding interest rates, maturities and call or put options. These notes can have maturity dates of one or more years from the date of issuance.
At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, WGL had the capacity under a shelf registration statement to issue an unspecified amount of long-term debt securities. As a result of certain covenants included in the Merger Agreement among WGL, AltaGas and Wrangler, Inc., WGL is limited to the length of term that we may issue debt. Refer to Note 16 — Planned Merger with AltaGas Ltd. for a discussion of the proposed merger.
At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 20162017, Washington Gas had the capacity under a shelf registration statement to issue up to $350.0$150.0 million of additional Medium-Term Notes (MTNs). that will expire in September 2018.  In May 2018, Washington Gas filed a new MTN shelf with capacity to issue up to $725.0 million of MTNs under that registration statement as of June 30, 2018.
The following tables show theour outstanding notes as of June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Long-Term Debt Outstanding
($ In millions)
WGL(a)
 Washington Gas Total Consolidated
WGL(a)
 Washington Gas Total Consolidated
June 30, 2017     
June 30, 2018     
Long-term debt (b)
$550.0
 $946.0
 $1,496.0
$850.0
 $1,146.0
 $1,996.0
Unamortized discount(1.5) (0.1) (1.6)(1.4) (3.0) (4.4)
Unamortized debt expense(2.2) (6.6) (8.8)(4.0) (8.3) (12.3)
Total Long-Term Debt

$546.3
 $939.3
 $1,485.6
$844.6
 $1,134.7
 $1,979.3
Weighted average interest rate2.81% 5.12% 4.27%3.06% 4.89% 4.11%
September 30, 2016     
September 30, 2017.    
Long-term debt (b)
$500.0
 $946.0
 $1,446.0
$550.0
 $1,146.0
 $1,696.0
Unamortized discount(1.6) (0.1) (1.7)(1.5) (3.0) (4.5)
Unamortized debt expense(2.4) (6.9) (9.3)(2.1) (8.5) (10.6)
Total Long-Term Debt

$496.0
 $939.0
 $1,435.0
$546.4
 $1,134.5
 $1,680.9
Weighted average interest rate2.50% 5.12% 4.21%2.81% 4.89% 4.21%
(a)
WGL includes WGL Holdings, Inc. and all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas.
(b)
Includes Senior Notes and term loans for WGL and both MTNs and private placement notes for Washington Gas. Represents face value including current maturities.

The following tables show long-term debt issuances and retirements for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
Long-Term Debt Issuances and Retirements
($ In millions)
Principal(b)
 
Interest
Rate
 
Effective
Cost(d)
 
Nominal
Maturity Date
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017       
WGL(a)
       
Issuances:       
1/26/2017$50.0
 1.57%
(c) 
1.57% 1/26/2019
Total consolidated issuances$50.0
      
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2016       
WGL (a)
       
Issuances:       
2/18/2016250.0
 2.10%
(c) 
2.10% 2/18/2018
Total$250.0
      
Washington Gas       
Retirements:$25.0
 5.17% n/a
 1/18/2016
Total$25.0
      
(a)WGL includes WGL Holdings, Inc. and all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas.
(b)Represents face amount of Senior Notes andIncludes senior notes, term loans and floating rate notes for WGL and both MTNs and private placement notes for Washington Gas. Represents face value
including current maturities.

The following tables show long-term debt issuances and retirements for WGL for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. There were no issuance or retirements for Washington Gas.
WGL Long-Term Debt Issuances and Retirements(a)
($ In millions)
Principal(b)
 
Interest
Rate (f)
 
Effective
Cost (f)
 
Nominal
Maturity Date
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018       
Issuances:       
  11/29/2017$300.0
 1.88%
(c) 
2.01% 11/29/2019
  03/14/2018$250.0
 2.66%
(d) 
2.79% 03/12/2020
Total consolidated issuances$550.0
      
Retirements:$250.0
 1.24% 1.24% 02/18/2018
Total$250.0
      
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017       
Issuances:       
1/26/2017$50.0
 1.57%
(e) 
1.57% 1/26/2019
Total consolidated issuances$50.0
      
(a)WGL includes WGL Holdings, Inc. and all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas.
(b)Represents face amount of notes.
(c)Floating rate per annum and reset quarterly based on terms set forth in the prospectus supplement filed by WGL pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424 on November 27, 2017.
(d)Floating rate per annum and reset quarterly based on terms set forth in the prospectus supplement filed by WGL pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424 on March 13, 2018.
(e)Floating rate per annum that will be determined from time to time based on parameters set forth in the credit agreement.
(d)(f) The estimatedRepresents the interest rate and effective cost at the trade date of the issued notes.debt.






WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 5. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’COMPONENTS OF TOTAL EQUITY
The tables below reflect the components of “Common shareholders’“Total equity” for WGL and “Common shareholder’s equity” for Washington Gas for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Components of Common Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except shares)Common Stock 
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes WGL Holdings Common Shareholders' Equity Non-controlling Interest Washington Gas Light Company Preferred Stock Total Equity
SharesAmount       
Balance at
September 30, 2016
51,080,612
$574,496
 $12,519
 $827,085
 $(38,539) $1,375,561
 $409
 $28,173
 $1,404,143
Net income (loss)

 
 189,301
 
 189,301
 (12,533) 990
 177,758
Contributions from non-controlling interest

 
 
 
 
 17,358
 
 17,358
Other
comprehensive income


 
 
 29,852
 29,852
 
 
 29,852
Stock-based compensation(a)
112,146
6,564
 (3,971) (468) 
 2,125
 
 
 2,125
Issuance of
common stock(b)
26,242
1,657
 
 
 
 1,657
 
 
 1,657
Dividends declared:               

Common stock

 
 (77,213) 
 (77,213) 
 
 (77,213)
Preferred stock

 
 
 
 
 
 (990) (990)
Balance at
June 30, 2017
51,219,000
$582,717
 $8,548
 $938,705
 $(8,687) $1,521,283
 $5,234
 $28,173
 $1,554,690
Balance at September 30, 201549,728,662
$485,456
 $14,934
 $757,093
 $(14,236) $1,243,247
 $
 $28,173
 $1,271,420
Net income

 
 176,484
 
 176,484
 
 990
 177,474
Other
comprehensive income


 
 
 (19,844) (19,844) 
 
 (19,844)
Stock-based compensation(a)
115,974
6,742
 (3,652) (122) 
 2,968
 
 
 2,968
Issuance of
common stock
(c)
1,213,373
80,711
 
 
 
 80,711
 
 
 80,711
Dividends declared:         

     

Common stock

 
 (72,485) 
 (72,485) 
 
 (72,485)
Preferred stock

 
 
 
 
 
 (990) (990)
Balance at
June 30, 2016
51,058,009
$572,909
 $11,282
 $860,970
 $(34,080) $1,411,081
 $
 $28,173
 $1,439,254

(a) Includes dividend equivalents related to our performance shares.
(b) Includes dividend reinvestment and common stock purchase plans.
(c) Includes shares issued under the ATM program and the dividend reinvestment and common stock purchase plans.






WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Washington Gas Light Company
Components of Common Shareholder’s Equity
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Components of Total Equity
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Components of Total Equity
(In thousands, except shares)Common Stock 
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
 TotalCommon Stock 
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes WGL Holdings Common Shareholders' Equity Non-controlling Interest Washington Gas Light Company Preferred Stock Total Equity
SharesAmount SharesAmount 
Balance at
September 30, 2017
51,219,000
$582,716
 $10,149
 $915,822
 $(5,997) $1,502,690
 $6,851
 $28,173
 $1,537,714
Net income (loss)

 
 224,584
 
 224,584
 (16,801) 990
 208,773
Contributions from non-controlling interest

 
 
 
 
 16,697
 
 16,697
Distributions to non-controlling interest

 
 
 
 
 (472) 
 (472)
Business combination(a)


 
 
 
 
 614
 
 614
Other
comprehensive income


 
 
 677
 677
 
 
 677
Stock-based compensation(b)
140,182
12,390
 (17,618) 3,832
 
 (1,396) 
 
 (1,396)
Dividends declared:               

Common stock

 
 (78,002) 
 (78,002) 
 
 (78,002)
Preferred stock

 
 
 
 
 
 (990) (990)
Balance at
June 30, 2018(d)
51,359,182
$595,106
 $(7,469) $1,066,236
 $(5,320) $1,648,553
 $6,889
 $28,173
 $1,683,615
Balance at September 30, 201646,479,536
$46,479
 $488,135
 $586,662
 $(7,830) $1,113,446
51,080,612
$574,496
 $12,519
 $827,085
 $(38,539) $1,375,561
 $409
 $28,173
 $1,404,143
Net income

 
 147,400
 
 147,400
Net income (loss)

 
 189,301
 
 189,301
 (12,533) 990
 177,758
Contributions from non-controlling interest

 
 
 
 
 17,358
 
 17,358
Other comprehensive income

 
 
 673
 673


 
 
 29,852
 29,852
 
 
 29,852
Stock-based compensation(a)


 2,319
 
 
 2,319
Stock-based compensation(b)
112,146
6,564
 (3,971) (468) 
 2,125
 
 
 2,125
Issuance of
common stock
(c)
26,242
1,657
 
 
 
 1,657
 
 
 1,657
Dividends declared:                   

     

Common stock

 
 (64,675) 
 (64,675)

 
 (77,213) 
 (77,213) 
 
 (77,213)
Preferred stock

 
 (990) 
 (990)

 
 
 
 
 
 (990) (990)
Balance at June 30, 201746,479,536
$46,479
 $490,454
 $668,397
 $(7,157) $1,198,173
51,219,000
$582,717
 $8,548
 $938,705
 $(8,687) $1,521,283
 $5,234
 $28,173
 $1,554,690
(a) Stock-based compensation is basedResulted from the consolidation of SFEE. For more information, see Note 11—Other investments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b) Includes dividend equivalents related to our performance shares and implementation of ASU 2016-09, see Note 1—Accounting policies of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Includes dividend reinvestment and common stock purchase plans.
(d) Upon consummation of the merger on July 6, 2018, WGL common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the merger was canceled, and WGL's common stock awardswas delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, see Note 17-Subsequent Events of WGL that are allocatedthe Notes to Washington Gas Light Company for its pro-rata share.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Washington Gas Light Company
Components of Total Equity
(In thousands, except shares)Common Stock 
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
 Total
SharesAmount    
Balance at September 30, 201746,479,536
$46,479
 $492,101
 $630,691
 $(4,522) $1,164,749
Net income

 
 154,511
 
 154,511
Other comprehensive income

 
 
 563
 563
Stock-based compensation(a)


 (6,539) 4,197
 
 (2,342)
Capital contributed by WGL Holdings

 100,000
 
 
 100,000
Dividends declared:          
Common stock

 
 (64,660) 
 (64,660)
Preferred stock

 
 (990) 
 (990)
Balance at June 30, 201846,479,536
$46,479
 $585,562
 $723,749
 $(3,959) $1,351,831
Balance at September 30, 201646,479,536
$46,479
 $488,135
 $586,662
 $(7,830) $1,113,446
Net income

 
 147,400
 
 $147,400
Other comprehensive income

 
 
 673
 $673
Stock-based compensation(a)


 2,319
 
 
 $2,319
           
Dividends declared:         

Common stock

 
 (64,675) 
 $(64,675)
Preferred stock

 
 (990) 
 $(990)
Balance at June 30, 201746,479,536
$46,479
 $490,454

$668,397

$(7,157)
$1,198,173
(a) Stock-based compensation is based on the stock awards of WGL that are allocated to Washington Gas Light Company for its pro-rata share and includes implementation of ASU 2016-09, see Note 1—Accounting policies of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 6. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share (EPS) of WGL is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common shares pursuant to stock-based compensation plans at the beginning of the applicable period unless the effect of such issuance would be anti-dilutive. The following table reflects the computation of our basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.


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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Basic and Diluted EPS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net Income
Applicable to
Common Stock
 Shares 
Per Share
Amount
Net Income (Loss)
Applicable to
Common Stock
 Shares 
Per Share
Amount
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018     
Basic EPS$(49,006) 51,359
 $(0.95)
Stock-based compensation plans
 
  
Diluted EPS$(49,006) 51,359
 $(0.95)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017          
Basic EPS$8,265
 51,219
 $0.16
$8,265
 51,219
 $0.16
Stock-based compensation plans
 274
  
 274
  
Diluted EPS$8,265
 51,493
 $0.16
$8,265
 51,493
 $0.16
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016     
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018     
Basic EPS$2,025
 50,622
 $0.04
$224,584
 51,343
 $4.37
Stock-based compensation plans
 283
  
 228
  
Diluted EPS$2,025
 50,905
 $0.04
$224,584
 51,571
 $4.35
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017          
Basic EPS$189,301
 51,200
 $3.70
$189,301
 51,200
 $3.70
Stock-based compensation plans
 269
  
 269
  
Diluted EPS$189,301
 51,469
 $3.68
$189,301
 51,469
 $3.68
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2016     
Basic EPS$176,484
 50,158
 $3.52
Stock-based compensation plans
 260
  
Diluted EPS$176,484
 50,418
 $3.50
We incurred a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2018; therefore, all common shares issuable pursuant to stock-based compensation plans were not considered in the diluted loss per share calculations due to the anti-dilutive effect of such shares. These shares included performance shares of 236,000. There were no anti-dilutive shares issued for the three or nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.the three and nine months ended 2017.
NOTE 7. INCOME TAXES
WGL files a consolidated federal tax return and various other state returns. We are no longer subject to income tax examinations by the Internal Revenue Service for years ended prior to September 30, 2014. Substantially all state income tax years in major jurisdictions are closed for years ended prior to September 30, 2014.
As of June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, our uncertain tax positions were approximately $46.6$43.0 million and $42.3$48.1 million, respectively, primarily due to the change in tax accounting for repairs. If the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits are eventually realized, it would not materially impact the effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit with respect to some of WGL’s and Washington Gas’ uncertain tax positions will significantly increase or decrease in the next 12 months. At this time, however, an estimate
The Tax Act was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act substantially reforms the Tax Code. Among other things, the Tax Act reduced the federal corporate income tax rate from a top marginal rate of 35% to a flat rate of 21%. The Tax Act also denies bonus depreciation to regulated public utilities and imposes limitations on the amount of interest expense which may be deducted by unregulated operations. ASC Topic 740 requires companies to recognize the impacts of a change in tax law or tax rates in the period of enactment.
On December 22, 2017, after enactment of the rangeTax Act, the SEC Staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118) to address the application of reasonably possible outcomes cannot be determined.
Under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 740, Income Taxes, Washington Gas recognizes any accrued interest associated with uncertain tax positionsGAAP when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in interest expense and recognizes any accrued penalties associated with uncertain tax positions in other expenses inreasonable detail to complete the statements of income.necessary accounting. At June 30, 2018, we have not completed our accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Tax Act and have followed the guidance issued in SAB 118. SAB 118 expresses the Staff’s views on how ASC Topic 740 should be applied in the context of the Tax Act. It allows entities to take a reasonable period of time to measure and recognize the effects of the Tax Act, while requiring robust disclosures during that period. Under this guidance, registrants record the effects of all items for which the accounting is complete. To the extent a company has not completed the accounting for the effects of the Act, it may record reasonable estimates as provisional amounts. The recorded provisional amounts remain subject to adjustment within the measurement period. The measurement period begins in the reporting period that includes the Tax Act’s enactment date and continues until such time as the accounting can be completed, not to exceed one year from the date of enactment. To the extent a company cannot reasonably estimate the effects of the Tax Act, it should apply the provisions of the tax law that were in effect immediately prior to enactment. SAB 118 requires disclosure of any measurement period adjustments, both provisional and final, and the effect of measurement period adjustments on the effective tax rate. All measurement period adjustments recorded in the nine months ended June 30, 2018 are provisional amounts.

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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Qualitative disclosures of items impacting the provision for tax expense:
Bonus depreciation. Under the Tax Act, regulated public utility property is generally ineligible for bonus depreciation and is depreciated under MACRS while non-utility property is generally subject to 100% bonus depreciation. We have considered all public utility property placed in service after October 1, 2017 to be ineligible for bonus depreciation. The impact of changing the depreciation methodology for public utility property from bonus depreciation to MACRS in the current fiscal year is reasonably estimated to be a reduction in the amount of $88 million in tax depreciation expense based on current assumptions of assets to be placed in service, when compared to the amount of depreciation expense under the previous rules, and Septembera decrease to the forecasted taxable loss. A deferred tax amount related to this depreciation was not recorded; therefore, there is no associated deferred tax amount that was required to be re-measured.
Decrease in regulated revenues: In January 2018, Washington Gas filed applications for approval to reduce the distribution rates it charges customers in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia to reflect the impact of the Tax Act. These applications proposed to reduce rates in these jurisdictions by a combined amount of $39.5 million annually, until base rates are reestablished in a general rate case. As described further below, the portion of this reduction in regulated revenues represented by the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities was recorded as a net regulatory liability under ASC 980, Regulated Operations. The net regulatory liability recorded is the amount we consider probable of regulatory treatment and will be refunded to customers in future periods. In addition, a portion of this reduction in regulated revenues relates to the federal tax expense included in current base rates that needs to be adjusted to the new federal rate of 21% effective January 1, 2018. Through the nine months ended June 30, 2016,2018, revenues have been lowered by $25.1 million to reflect the regulatory impact of the Tax Act.
Items for which the accounting is not yet complete as of the end of the quarter but for which we have recorded provisional amounts at June 30, 2018 which are subject to adjustment during the measurement period:
Re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Under ASC 740, the tax rate or rates that are used to measure deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets are the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years that the liability is expected to be settled or the asset recovered. As a result of using a 21% tax rate for our first quarter of fiscal year 2018 income tax provision, we did not have an accrualcreate new amounts requiring re-measurement in the first quarter of interest expensefiscal year 2018. Therefore, we re-measured the deferred tax balances at September 30, 2017. The re-measurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities includes the re-measurement of our cumulative net operating loss deferred tax asset (NOL DTA) as of September 30, 2017.
The effect of the re-measurement at a federal tax rate of 21% resulted in a net decrease in consolidated deferred tax liabilities in the amount of $440.8 million, including net tax gross-up. Of this amount, $418.9 million is attributable to the regulated utility and $21.9 million is attributable to non-utility operations. Of the amount related to utility operations, the net decrease in plant-related deferred tax liabilities was $319.4 million before tax gross-up. In addition, an increase in income tax expense of $6.2 million attributable to the regulated utility was recorded as a discrete item. Of the amount related to non-utility operations, a $21.9 million tax benefit was recorded as a discrete item as a result of the re-measurement of deferred tax liabilities. In addition, the re-measurement of the deferred tax liability associated with WGL’s uncertain tax positions.position was a decrease in the amount of $14.8 million. A reserve for uncertain tax benefits related to prior years would generally not be re-measured if the tax exposure related to prior years. However, WGL’s reserve for uncertain tax benefits relates solely to repair deductions for which the tax consequence of any disallowed deductions related to these timing differences is expected to be prospective only.
Consolidated deferred tax assets and liabilities were re-measured at a federal rate of 21%, based on the expectation that we will experience a taxable loss in the current fiscal year, increasing our net operating loss carryforward from the prior year. In the event taxable income is reported for the current fiscal year, we would need to apply a blended federal tax rate of 24.5% to any tax owed in the current period, before the utilization of any net operating loss carryforward to offset all or a portion of the taxable income on which federal tax would otherwise be owed. Additionally, the portion of the temporary differences settling or reversing in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018 would be re-measured at the rate of 24.5% instead of 21%. We have recorded provisional estimates based on current information as the Company continues to work towards refinement and completion of the income tax provision for the current period. Under ASC 980, we recorded a net increase to the regulatory liability for excess deferred income taxes in the amount of $431.0 million including tax gross-up, and a net increase in regulatory assets in the amount of $5.9 million, for a net increase in regulatory liabilities in the amount of $425.1 million. We recorded a decrease in the regulatory asset for flow-through in the amount of $22.4 million, including tax gross-up; and a regulatory asset for the re-measurement of non-plant excess deferred taxes and the net operating loss carryforward deferred tax asset in the amount of $28.3 million, including tax gross-up, for a net increase in regulatory assets in the amount of $5.9 million.

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WGL files a consolidated federal tax return and various other state returns. We are no longerHoldings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

All provisional amounts recorded for re-measurement remain subject to incomeadjustment within the measurement period pending the preparation and analysis of additional information. In addition, we have recorded a provisional estimate but have not fully completed the accounting for the tax examinations bysharing impacts of the Internal Revenue Service for years ended prior to September 30, 2013. Substantially all state incomere-measurement of the deferred tax years in major jurisdictions are closed for years ended prior to September 30, 2013.assets and deferred tax liabilities.

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE AND WEATHER-RELATED INSTRUMENTS
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Regulated Utility Operations
Washington Gas enters into contracts that qualify as derivative instruments and are accounted for under ASC Topic 815. These derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on our balance sheets and Washington Gas does not currently designate any derivatives as hedges under ASC Topic 815. Washington Gas’ derivative instruments relate to: (i) Washington Gas’ asset

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Washington Gas Light Company
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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

optimization program; (ii) managing price risk associated with the purchase of gas to serve utility customers and (iii) managing interest rate risk.
Asset Optimization. Washington Gas optimizes the value of its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources during periods when these resources are not being used to physically serve utility customers. Specifically, Washington Gas utilizes its transportation capacity assets to benefit from favorable natural gas prices between different geographic locations and utilizes its storage capacity assets to benefit from favorable natural gas prices between different time periods. As part of this asset optimization program, Washington Gas enters into physical and financial derivative transactions in the form of forward, futures and option contracts with the primary objective of securing operating margins that Washington Gas will ultimately realize. The derivative transactions entered into under this program are subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment under ASC 820.
Regulatory sharing mechanisms provide for the annual realized profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas' shareholders and customers; therefore, changes in fair value are recorded through earnings, or as regulatory assets or liabilities to the extent that it is probable that realized gains and losses associated with these derivative transactions will be included in the rates charged to customers when they are realized. Unrealized gains and losses recorded to earnings may cause significant period-to-period volatility; this volatility does not change the operating margins that Washington Gas expects to ultimately realize from these transactions through the use of its storage and transportation capacity resources.
All physically and financially settled contracts under our asset optimization program are reported on a net basis in the statements of income in “Utility cost of gas.” Total net margins recorded to “Utility cost of gas” after sharing and management fees associated with all asset optimization transactions for the three months ended June 30, 2018 were a net gain of $1.9 million, including an unrealized loss of $3.8 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, waswe recorded a net gain of $9.1 million, including an unrealized gain of $3.2 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 we recorded a net loss of $19.0 million, including an unrealized loss of $25.2 million. Total net margins recorded for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 was a net gain of $26.5 million, including an unrealized gain of $7.0 million. During the nine months ended June 30, 2017, waswe recorded a net gain of $62.5 million, including an unrealized gain of $39.7 million. During the nine months ended June 30, 2016, we recorded a net gain of $30.3 million, including an unrealized gain of $8.0 million.
Managing Price Risk. To manage price risk associated with acquiring natural gas supply for utility customers, Washington Gas enters into physical and financial derivative transactions in the form of forward, option and other contracts, as authorized by its regulators. Any gains and losses associated with these derivatives are recorded as regulatory liabilities or assets, respectively, to reflect the rate treatment for these economic hedging activities.
Managing Interest-Rate Risk. Washington Gas may utilize derivative instruments that are designed to minimize the risk of interest-rate volatility associated with planned issuances of debt securities. Any gains and losses associated with these types of derivatives are recorded as regulatory liabilities or assets, respectively, and amortized in accordance with regulatory requirements, typically over the life of the related debt.
Non-Utility Operations
Trading Activities. WGL Midstream enters into derivative contracts for the purpose of optimizing its storage and transportation capacity as well as managing the transportation and storage assets on behalf of third parties. WGL Midstream does not designate these derivatives as hedges under ASC Topic 815; therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivative

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

instruments are reflected in the earnings of our non-utility operations and may cause significant period-to-period volatility in earnings.
Managing Price Risk. WGL Energy Services enters into certain derivative contracts as part of its strategy to manage the price risk associated with the sale and purchase of natural gas and electricity. WGL Energy Services elects "normal purchases and normal sales" treatment for a portion of these physical contracts related to the purchase of natural gas and electricity to serve its customers, and, therefore, they are not subject to the fair value accounting requirements of ASC Topic 815. Derivative instruments not designated as ''normal purchases and normal sales" are recorded at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets, and changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are reflected in the earnings of our non-utility operations, which may cause significant period-to-period volatility in earnings. WGL Energy Services does not designate derivatives as hedges under ASC Topic 815.
Managing Interest-Rate Risk. WGL utilizes derivative instruments that are designed to limit the risk of interest-rate volatility associated with future debt issuances.

At June 30, 2017, WGL had $250 million of 30-year forward starting interest rate swaps which settlesettled in January 2018. Through December 2016, WGL had designated these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges in anticipation of a 30-year debt

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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

issuance in January 2018, and reported the effective portion of changes in fair value as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). As a result of certain covenants related to the proposed merger with AltaGas, in January 2017, WGL de-designated these hedges as it was no longer probable that the debt would be issued and any further changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps will bewere recorded toin interest expense. The remaining balanceAs of June 30, 2018, WGL believed that the debt issuance was still reasonably possible to occur, therefore, the fair value of the swaps prior to the dedesignation in the amount of $6.4 million is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 20172018. Subsequent to the merger on July 6, 2018, the debt issuance is no longer reasonably possible of occurring and, therefore, the $6.4 million gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive will be recorded to income during the quarter ending September 30, 2018. In January 2018, WGL settled these swaps for a gain of $13.8 million. For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded income of $13.2 million to interest expense related to these hedges.swaps. We did not record any income or expenses related to these swaps for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Refer to Note 16 — 17Planned Merger with AltaGas Ltd.—Subsequent Events for a discussion of the proposed merger.  

WGL also has amounts recorded within otherWGL's comprehensive income (loss) also includes amounts for settled hedges related to prior debt issuances, which are being amortized to income over the life of the outstanding debt. The amortization was minimal for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.

2017.
Consolidated Operations
Reflected in the tables below is information for WGL as well as Washington Gas. The information for WGL includes derivative instruments for both utility and non-utility operations.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, respectively, the absolute notional amounts of our derivatives were as follows: 
Absolute Notional Amounts
of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments
Absolute Notional Amounts
of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments
Absolute Notional Amounts
of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments
Derivative transactionsWGL Holdings, Inc. Washington GasWGL Holdings, Inc. Washington Gas
June 30, 2017Notional Amounts
June 30, 2018Notional Amounts
Natural Gas (In millions of therms)
   
Asset optimization & trading24,569.9
 11,698.4
Retail sales117.1
 
Other risk-management activities1,453.7
 1,101.2
Electricity (In millions of kWhs)
   
Retail sales8,408.4
 
Other risk-management activities(a)
26,355.3
 
September 30, 2017 
Natural Gas (In millions of therms)
      
Asset optimization & trading23,019.0
 11,614.0
21,663.5
 11,223.0
Retail sales12.5
 
124.3
 
Other risk-management activities1,546.6
 1,201.0
1,546.7
 1,181.0
Electricity (In millions of kWhs)
      
Retail sales10,728.9
 
10,011.7
 
Other risk-management activities(a)
24,878.5
 
22,962.1
 
Interest Rate Swaps (In millions of dollars)
$250.0
 
$250.0
 
September 30, 2016 
Natural Gas (In millions of therms)
   
Asset optimization & trading21,084.5
 12,725.0
Retail sales50.2
 
Other risk-management activities1,789.0
 1,309.0
Electricity (In millions of kWhs)
   
Retail sales4,377.5
 
Other risk-management activities(a)
21,070.4
 
Interest Rate Swaps (In millions of dollars)
$250.0
 
(a)Comprised primarily of financial swaps, financial transmission rights and physical forward purchases.
The following tables present the balance sheet classification for all derivative instruments as of June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017.
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments(b)
(In millions)  
  
 
  
As of June 30, 2018
Gross
Derivative
Assets
 
Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Netting of
Collateral
 
Total(a)
Current Assets—Derivatives$16.3
 $(4.2) $
 $12.1
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives19.6
 
 
 19.6
Accounts payable(0.5) 
 
 (0.5)
Current Liabilities—Derivatives22.6
 (45.0) 2.3
 (20.1)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives10.9
 (135.5) 10.2
 (114.4)
Total$68.9
 $(184.7) $12.5
 $(103.3)
As of September 30, 2017       
Current Assets—Derivatives$26.6
 $(11.3) $
 $15.3
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives

38.9
 (0.4) (0.1) 38.4
Accounts payable1.0
 
 
 1.0
Current Liabilities—Derivatives10.9
 (57.0) 2.1
 (44.0)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives19.2
 (148.8) 7.0
 (122.6)
Total$96.6
 $(217.5) $9.0
 $(111.9)

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

WGL Holdings, Inc.
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments
Washington Gas Light Company
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments(b)
Washington Gas Light Company
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments(b)
(In millions)Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments 
  
 
  







As of June 30, 2017
Gross
Derivative
Assets
 
Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Gross
Derivative
Assets
 
Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 
Netting of
Collateral
 
Total(a)
Current Assets—Derivatives$32.6
 $(8.8) $
 $
 $
 $23.8
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives37.0
 (0.8) 
 
 
 36.2
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities0.5
 
 
 
 
 0.5
Current Liabilities—Derivatives11.9
 (58.6) 
 
 0.8
 (45.9)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives14.2
 (183.5) 
 
 6.4
 (162.9)
Total$96.2
 $(251.7) $
 $
 $7.2
 $(148.3)
As of September 30, 2016           
As of June 30, 2018Gross
Derivative
Assets
 Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 Netting of
Collateral
 
Total(a)
Current Assets—Derivatives$24.0
 $(5.5) $
 $
 $
 $18.5
$1.4
 $
 $
 $1.4
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives55.6
 (0.6) 
 
 
 55.0
9.1
 
 
 9.1
Current Liabilities—Derivatives18.3
 (113.2) 
 
 12.6
 (82.3)3.5
 (20.5) 0.7
 (16.3)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives6.4
 (279.3) 0.2
 (43.1) 11.6
 (304.2)
 (98.1) 
 (98.1)
Total$104.3
 $(398.6) $0.2
 $(43.1) $24.2
 $(313.0)$14.0
 $(118.6) $0.7
 $(103.9)
As of September 30, 2017       
Current Assets—Derivatives$7.5
 $(2.4) $
 $5.1
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives16.5
 (0.3) 
 16.2
Current Liabilities—Derivatives
 (30.3) 
 (30.3)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives
 (112.3) 
 (112.3)
Total$24.0
 $(145.3) $
 $(121.3)
Washington Gas Light Company
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments(b)
(In millions)






As of June 30, 2017Gross
Derivative
Assets
 Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 Netting of
Collateral
 
Total(a)
Current Assets—Derivatives$10.7
 $(3.7) $
 $7.0
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives15.5
 (0.4) 
 15.1
Current Liabilities—Derivatives0.1
 (26.3) 
 (26.2)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives
 (143.8) 
 (143.8)
Total$26.3
 $(174.2) $
 $(147.9)
As of September 30, 2016       
Current Assets—Derivatives$11.7
 $(4.4) $
 $7.3
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives26.2
 (0.6) 
 25.6
Current Liabilities—Derivatives1.9
 (60.2) 
 (58.3)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives
 (232.0) 
 (232.0)
Total$39.8
 $(297.2) $
 $(257.4)
(a)WGL has elected to offset the fair value of recognized derivative instruments against the right to reclaim or the obligation to return collateral for derivative instruments executed under the same master netting arrangement in accordance with ASC 815. All recognized derivative contracts and associated financial collateral subject to a master netting arrangement or similar that is eligible for offset under ASC 815 have been presented net in the balance sheet.

(b) Washington GasWe did not have any derivative instruments outstanding that were designated as hedging instruments at June 30, 20172018 or September 30, 2016.2017.
The following table presents all gains and losses associated with derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments
Gains and (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsGains and (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
(In millions)WGL Holdings, Inc. Washington GasWGL Holdings, Inc. Washington Gas
Three Months Ended June 30,2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Recorded to income              
Operating revenues—non-utility$8.3
 $(39.0) $
 $
$(22.5) $8.3
 $
 $
Utility cost of gas5.5
 (24.9) 5.5
 (24.9)(4.5) 5.5
 (4.5) 5.5
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales(0.8) 48.4
 
 
10.7
 (0.8) 
 
Interest expense(7.9) (0.1) 
 
(0.1) (7.9) 
 
Recorded to regulatory assets              
Gas costs6.4
 (29.4) 6.4
 (29.4)(9.0) 6.4
 (9.0) 6.4
Other

 (8.8) 
 (8.8)
Recorded to other comprehensive income0.1
 (16.9) 
 
0.1
 0.1
 
 
Total$11.6
 $(70.7) $11.9
 $(63.1)$(25.3) $11.6
 $(13.5) $11.9
Nine Months Ended June 30,2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Recorded to income              
Operating revenues—non-utility$25.8
 $7.6
 $
 $
$(26.2) $25.8
 $
 $
Utility cost of gas40.0
 9.2
 40.0
 9.2
(4.1) 40.0
 (4.1) 40.0
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales25.9
 50.6
 
 
12.3
 25.9
 
 
Interest expense(5.4) (0.2) 
 
12.7
 (5.4) 
 
Recorded to regulatory assets              
Gas costs62.6
 24.9
 62.6
 24.9
(11.3) 62.6
 (11.3) 62.6
Other

 (8.8) 
 (8.8)
Recorded to other comprehensive income49.6
 (34.5) 
 
0.2
 49.6
 
 
Total$198.5
 $48.8
 $102.6
 $25.3
$(16.4) $198.5
 $(15.4) $102.6

Collateral
WGL utilizes standardized master netting agreements, which facilitate the netting of cash flows into a single net exposure for a given counterparty. As part of these master netting agreements, cash, letters of credit and parentalparent company guarantees may be required to be posted or obtained from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk related to both derivatives and non-derivative positions. Under WGL’s offsetting policy, collateral balances are offset against the related counterparties’ derivative positions to the extent the application would not result in the over-collateralization of those derivative positions on the balance sheet.
The table below presents collateral not offset against derivative assets and liabilities at June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, respectively.
Collateral Not Offset Against Derivative Assets and Liabilities (In millions)
Collateral Not Offset Against Derivative Assets and Liabilities (In millions)
Collateral Not Offset Against Derivative Assets and Liabilities (In millions)
June 30, 2017Collateral deposits posted with counterparties Cash collateral held representing an obligation
June 30, 2018Collateral deposits posted with counterparties Cash collateral held representing an obligation
Washington Gas$4.9
 $0.1
$10.9
 $20.5
WGL Energy Services18.5
 
14.7
 
WGL Midstream33.6
 0.6
22.0
 0.4
September 30, 2016   
September 30, 2017   
Washington Gas$4.3
 $0.1
$3.7
 $0.1
WGL Energy Services9.1
 
23.7
 
WGL Midstream18.5
 5.4
44.4
 1.6
Any collateral posted that is not offset against derivative assets and liabilities is included in “Other prepayments” in the accompanying condensed balance sheets. Collateral received and not offset against derivative assets and liabilities is included in “Customer deposits and advance payments” in the accompanying balance sheets.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Certain derivative instruments of WGL, Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream contain contract provisions that require collateral to be posted if the credit rating of Washington Gas or WGL falls below certain levels or if counterparty exposure to WGL, Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services or WGL Midstream exceeds a certain level (credit-

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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

related(credit-related contingent features). Due to counterparty exposure levels, at June 30, 2017,2018, WGL Energy Services posted $6.5$8.1 million of collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features. At September 30, 2016,2017, WGL Energy Services posted $5.5$8.6 million of collateral related to these aforementioned derivative liabilities. At June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, WGL was not required to post collateral related to a derivative liability that contained a credit-related contingent feature. At September 30, 2016, WGL was required to post $6.5 million of collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features. At both June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Washington Gas and WGL Midstream were not required to post any collateral related to their respective derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features. The following table shows the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-related contingent features that are in a liability position, as well as the maximum amount of collateral that would be required if the most intrusive credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered on June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, respectively.

Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities
with Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities
with Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities
with Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
(In millions)WGL Holdings, Inc. Washington GasWGL Holdings, Inc. Washington Gas
June 30, 2017   
June 30, 2018   
Derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features$26.0
 $2.4
$8.4
 $0.7
Maximum potential collateral requirements$23.4
 $2.4
$1.7
 $0.7
September 30, 2016   
September 30, 2017   
Derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features$53.9
 $11.3
$25.0
 $2.8
Maximum potential collateral requirements$41.4
 $11.3
$21.9
 $2.8
We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
Concentration of Credit Risk
We are exposed to credit risk from derivative instruments with wholesale counterparties, which is represented by the fair value of these instruments at the reporting date. We actively monitor and work to minimize counterparty concentration risk through various practices. At June 30, 2017, two2018, three counterparties each represented over 10% of Washington Gas’ credit exposure to wholesale derivative counterparties for a total credit risk of $30.7$18.1 million; fourthree counterparties each represented over 10% of WGL Energy Services’ credit exposure to wholesale counterparties for a total credit risk of $1.2$0.6 million; and one counterpartytwo counterparties each represented over 10% of WGL Midstream’s credit exposure to wholesale counterparties for a total credit risk of $17.1$12.0 million.
WEATHER-RELATED INSTRUMENTS
WGL Energy Services utilizes weather-related instruments for managing the financial effects of weather risks. These instruments cover a portion of WGL Energy Services’ estimated revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in heating or cooling degree days. These contracts provide for payment to WGL Energy Services of a fixed-dollar amount for every degree day over or under specific levels during the calculation period depending upon the type of contract executed. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, WGL Energy Services recorded no pre-tax gain or loss. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, and 2016, WGL Energy Services recorded a pre-tax loss of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively.million. During the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, WGL Energy Services recorded pre-tax gains of $1.4$3.9 million and $3.8$1.4 million, respectively, related to these instruments included in "Non-utility cost of energy related sales" in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.
 
NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Recurring Basis
We measure the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities using a combination of the income and market approaches in accordance with ASC Topic 820. These financial assets and liabilities primarily consist of derivatives recorded on our balance sheet under ASC Topic 815 and short-term investments, commercial paper and long-term debt outstanding required to be disclosed at fair value. Under ASC Topic 820, fair value is defined as the exit price, representing the amount that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To value our financial instruments, we use market data or assumptions that market participants would use, including assumptions about credit risk (both our own credit risk and the counterparty’s credit risk) and the risks inherent in the inputs to valuation.

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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

We enter into derivative contracts in the futures and over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale and retail markets. These markets are the principal markets for the respective wholesale and retail contracts. Our relevant market participants are our existing counterparties and others who have participated in energy transactions at our delivery points. These participants have access to the same market data as WGL. We value our derivative contracts based on an “in-exchange” premise, and valuationsValuations are generally based on pricing service data or indicative broker quotes depending on the market location. We measure the net credit exposure at the counterparty level where the right to set-off exists. The net exposure is determined using the mark-to-market exposure adjusted for collateral, letters of credit and parent guarantees. We use published default rates from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services and Moody’s Investors Service as inputs for determining credit adjustments.
ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC Topic 820 are described below:
Level 1.Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy consists of assets or liabilities that are valued using observable inputs based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the reporting date. WGL did not have any Level 1 derivatives at June 30, 20172018 or September 30, 2016.2017.
Level 2.Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy consists of assets or liabilities that are valued using directly or indirectly observable inputs either corroborated with market data or based on exchange traded market data. Level 2 includes fair values based on industry-standard valuation techniques that consider various assumptions: (i) quoted forward prices, including the use of mid-market pricing within a bid/ask spread; (ii) discount rates; (iii) implied volatility and (iv) other economic factors. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the relevant market. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Level 2 financial assets and liabilities included energy-related physical and financial derivative transactions such as forward, option and other contracts for deliveries at active market locations, as well as our interest rate swaps.
Level 3.Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy consists of assets or liabilities that are valued using significant unobservable inputs at the reporting date. These unobservable assumptions reflect our assumptions about estimates that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including natural gas basis prices, annualized volatilities of natural gas prices, and electricity congestion prices. A significant change to any one of these inputs in isolation could result in a significant upward or downward fluctuation in the fair value measurement. These inputs may be used with industry standard valuation methodologies that result in our best estimate of fair value for the assets or liabilities at the reporting date.
Our Risk Analysis and Mitigation (RA&M) Group determines the valuation policies and procedures. The RA&M Group reports to WGL’s Chief Financial Officer. In accordance with WGL’s valuation policy, we may utilize a variety of valuation methodologies to determine the fair value of Level 3 derivative contracts, including internally developed valuation inputs and pricing models. The prices used in our valuations are corroborated using multiple pricing sources, and we periodically conduct assessments to determine whether each valuation model is appropriate for its intended purpose. The RA&M Group also evaluates changes in fair value measurements on a daily basis.
At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities included: (i) physical contracts valued at illiquid market locations with no observable market data; (ii) long-dated positions where observable pricing is not available over the majority of the life of the contract; (iii) contracts valued using historical spot price volatility assumptions and (iv) valuations using indicative broker quotes for inactive market locations.
 
The following tables set forth financial instruments recorded at fair value as of June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, respectively. A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
(In millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
At June 30, 2017       
At June 30, 2018       
Assets       
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $21.7
 $36.6
 $58.3
Electricity related derivatives
 1.0
 9.6
 10.6
Total Assets$
 $22.7
 $46.2
 $68.9
Liabilities       
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $(21.1) $(144.7) $(165.8)
Electricity related derivatives
 (1.2) (17.7) (18.9)
Total Liabilities$
 $(22.3) $(162.4) $(184.7)
At September 30, 2017       
Assets              
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $20.4
 $46.7
 $67.1
$
 $18.4
 $52.8
 $71.2
Electricity related derivatives
 
 19.3
 19.3

 0.1
 15.5
 $15.6
Interest rate derivatives
 9.8
 
 9.8

 9.8
 
 $9.8
Total Assets$
 $30.2
 $66.0
 $96.2
$
 $28.3
 $68.3
 $96.6
Liabilities              
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $(16.5) $(199.0) $(215.5)$
 $(15.5) $(167.4) $(182.9)
Electricity related derivatives
 (4.6) (23.1) (27.7)
 (4.1) (21.7) (25.8)
Interest rate derivatives
 (8.5) 
 (8.5)
 (8.8) 
 (8.8)
Total Liabilities$
 $(29.6) $(222.1) $(251.7)$
 $(28.4) $(189.1) $(217.5)
At September 30, 2016       
Assets       
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $28.8
 $54.0
 $82.8
Electricity related derivatives
 0.6
 20.9
 21.5
Interest rate derivatives
 0.2
 
 0.2
Total Assets$
 $29.6
 $74.9
 $104.5
Liabilities       
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $(46.7) $(318.2) $(364.9)
Electricity related derivatives
 (3.8) (29.9) (33.7)
Interest rate derivatives
 (43.1) 
 (43.1)
Total Liabilities$
 $(93.6) $(348.1) $(441.7)
Washington Gas Light Company
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
Washington Gas Light Company
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
Washington Gas Light Company
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
(In millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
At June 30, 2017       
At June 30, 2018       
Assets              
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $8.7
 $17.6
 $26.3
$
 $3.7
 $10.3
 $14.0
Total Assets$
 $8.7
 $17.6
 $26.3
$
 $3.7
 $10.3
 $14.0
Liabilities              
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $(5.9) $(168.3) $(174.2)$
 $(4.7) $(113.9) $(118.6)
Total Liabilities$
 $(5.9) $(168.3) $(174.2)$
 $(4.7) $(113.9) $(118.6)
At September 30, 2016       
At September 30, 2017       
Assets              
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $15.4
 $24.4
 $39.8
$
 $7.0
 $17.0
 $24.0
Total Assets$
 $15.4
 $24.4
 $39.8
$
 $7.0
 $17.0
 $24.0
Liabilities              
Natural gas related derivatives$
 $(21.2) $(276.0) $(297.2)$
 $(5.7) $(139.6) $(145.3)
Total Liabilities$
 $(21.2) $(276.0) $(297.2)$
 $(5.7) $(139.6) $(145.3)
The following table includes quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our Level 3 financial instruments and the respective fair values of the net derivative asset and liability positions, by contract type, as of June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017.

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(In millions)  Net Fair Value
June 30, 20172018
  Valuation Techniques  Unobservable Inputs  Range
         
WGL Holdings, Inc.     
  
  
  
  
  
Natural gas related derivatives  $(152.3)(104.8)  Discounted Cash Flow  
Natural Gas Basis Price
(per dekatherm)
  ($1.300)$(1.638) - $2.898$2.753
      Option Model  
Natural Gas Basis Price
(per dekatherm)
  ($1.468)$(0.920) - $2.543$2.718
   
$(3.3)
     Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas  25.5%30.2% - 566.8%901.0%
Electricity related derivatives  $(3.8)(8.1)  Discounted Cash Flow  
Electricity Congestion Price
(per megawatt hour)
  ($4.154)$(6.075) - $60.000$57.200
         
Washington Gas Light Company          
Natural gas related derivatives  $(150.7)(103.6)  Discounted Cash Flow  
Natural Gas Basis Price
(per dekatherm)
  ($1.300)$(0.980) - $2.898$0.108
         
(In millions)  Net Fair Value
September 30, 20162017
  
  
  
  
  
  
         
WGL Holdings, Inc.           
Natural gas related derivatives  $(264.1)(112.4)  Discounted Cash Flow  
Natural Gas Basis Price
(per dekatherm)
  ($2.021)$(2.095) - $3.290$2.805
      Option Model  
Natural Gas Basis Price
(per dekatherm)
  ($2.105)$(2.095) - $3.310$2.358
   $(0.1)(2.2)     Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas  25.5%28.7% - 869.9%566.8%
Electricity related derivatives  $(9.1)(6.2)  Discounted Cash Flow  
Electricity Congestion Price
(per megawatt hour)
  ($6.199)$(2.736) - $68.700$56.500
         
Washington Gas Light Company           
Natural gas related derivatives  $(251.6)(122.6)  Discounted Cash Flow  
Natural Gas Basis Price
(per dekatherm)
  ($2.021)$(1.928) - $3.290$2.805
The following tables are a summary of the changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments that are measured at net fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with ASC Topic 820 using significant Level 3 inputs during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company
WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company
(In millions)
Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 
Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Total
Total - Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 
Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Total
Total - Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018      
Balance at April 1, 2018$(85.0) $(10.3) $(95.3)$(89.0)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)     
Recorded to income(13.7) 4.6
 (9.1)(3.5)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs(7.6) 
 (7.6)(7.6)
Transfers into Level 3(7.1) 
 (7.1)(7.0)
Transfers out of Level 30.1
 
 0.1

Purchases
 (2.5) (2.5)
Settlements5.2
 0.1
 5.3
3.5
Balance at June 30, 2018$(108.1) $(8.1) $(116.2)$(103.6)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017            
Balance at April 1, 2017$(150.2) $(8.4) $(158.6)$(155.4)$(150.2) $(8.4) $(158.6)$(155.4)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)          
Recorded to income(6.0) 1.7
 (4.3)2.9
(6.0) 1.7
 (4.3)2.9
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs3.0
 
 3.0
3.0
3.0
 
 3.0
3.0
Transfers into Level 30.1
 
 0.1

0.1
 
 0.1

Purchases
 2.0
 2.0


 2.0
 2.0

Settlements0.8
 0.9
 1.7
(1.2)0.8
 0.9
 1.7
(1.2)
Balance at June 30, 2017$(152.3) $(3.8) $(156.1)$(150.7)$(152.3) $(3.8) $(156.1)$(150.7)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016      
Balance at April 1, 2016$(204.3) $(30.5) $(234.8)$(194.3)
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018      
Balance at October 1, 2017$(114.6) $(6.2) $(120.8)$(122.6)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)          
Recorded to income(8.9) 22.5
 13.6
(21.6)(28.8) 3.0
 (25.8)(8.0)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs(27.6) 
 (27.6)(27.6)(15.6) 
 (15.6)(15.6)
Transfers into Level 30.1
 
 0.1

(6.8) 
 (6.8)(6.8)
Transfers out of Level 3(0.2) 
 (0.2)
8.9
 
 8.9
9.0
Purchases
 (10.7) (10.7)
Settlements0.4
 8.0
 8.4
0.2
48.8
 (4.9) 43.9
40.4
Balance at June 30, 2016$(240.5) $(10.7) $(251.2)$(243.3)
Balance at June 30, 2018$(108.1) $(8.1) $(116.2)$(103.6)
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017            
Balance at October 1, 2016$(264.1) $(9.1) $(273.2)$(251.6)$(264.1) $(9.1) $(273.2)$(251.6)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)          
Recorded to income46.6
 (2.5) 44.1
34.7
46.6
 (2.5) 44.1
34.7
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs55.4
 
 55.4
55.4
55.4
 
 55.4
55.4
Transfers into Level 3(0.7) 
 (0.7)(0.4)(0.7) 
 (0.7)(0.4)
Transfers out of Level 3(0.5) 
 (0.5)(0.3)(0.5) 
 (0.5)(0.3)
Purchases
 (1.0) (1.0)

 (1.0) (1.0)
Settlements11.0
 8.8
 19.8
11.5
11.0
 8.8
 19.8
11.5
Balance at June 30, 2017$(152.3) $(3.8) $(156.1)$(150.7)$(152.3) $(3.8) $(156.1)$(150.7)
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2016      
Balance at October 1, 2015$(309.7) $(16.0) $(325.7)$(281.1)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)     
Recorded to income34.6
 (14.2) 20.4
3.3
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs15.9
 
 15.9
15.9
Transfers into Level 3(0.8) 
 (0.8)(0.2)
Transfers out of Level 38.7
 
 8.7
8.8
Purchases
 (4.4) (4.4)
Settlements10.8
 23.9
 34.7
10.0
Balance at June 30, 2016$(240.5) $(10.7) $(251.2)$(243.3)
Transfers between different levels of the fair value hierarchy may occur based on fluctuations in the valuation inputs and on the level of observable inputs used to value the instruments from period to period. It is our policy to show both transfers into and out of the different levels of the fair value hierarchy at the fair value as of the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 for the periods presented were due to an increase in observable market inputs, primarily reflecting a decrease in the duration of the contracts being valued. Transfers into Level 3 for the periods presented were due to an increase in unobservable market inputs, primarily pricing points.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The table below sets forth the line items on the statements of income to which amounts are recorded for the three and nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, related to fair value measurements using significant Level 3 inputs.
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements

Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements

Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company
WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company
(In millions)
Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 
Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 TotalTotal - Natural Gas Related Derivatives
Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 
Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 TotalTotal - Natural Gas Related Derivatives
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 
  
  
 
Operating revenues—non-utility$(10.9) $(6.9) $(17.8)$
Utility cost of gas(3.5) 
 (3.5)(3.5)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales0.7
 11.5
 12.2

Total$(13.7) $4.6
 $(9.1)$(3.5)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 
  
  
       
Operating revenues—non-utility$(8.9) $(1.1) $(10.0)$
$(8.9) $(1.1) $(10.0)$
Utility cost of gas2.9
 
 2.9
2.9
2.9
 
 2.9
2.9
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales
 2.8
 2.8


 2.8
 2.8

Total$(6.0) $1.7
 $(4.3)$2.9
$(6.0) $1.7
 $(4.3)$2.9
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016      
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 
  
  
 
Operating revenues—non-utility$6.5
 $(17.4) $(10.9)$
$(18.3) $(10.7) $(29.0)$
Utility cost of gas(21.6) 
 (21.6)(21.6)(8.0) 
 (8.0)(8.0)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales6.2
 39.9
 46.1

(2.5) 13.7
 11.2

Total$(8.9) $22.5
 $13.6
$(21.6)$(28.8) $3.0
 $(25.8)$(8.0)
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017 
  
  
       
Operating revenues—non-utility$6.3
 $(9.6) $(3.3)$
$6.3
 $(9.6) $(3.3)$
Utility cost of gas34.7
 
 34.7
34.7
34.7
 
 34.7
34.7
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales5.6
 7.1
 12.7

5.6
 7.1
 12.7

Total$46.6
 $(2.5) $44.1
$34.7
$46.6
 $(2.5) $44.1
$34.7
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2016      
Operating revenues—non-utility$22.5
 $(25.9) $(3.4)$
Utility cost of gas3.3
 
 3.3
3.3
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales8.8
 11.7
 20.5

Total$34.6
 $(14.2) $20.4
$3.3
Unrealized gains (losses) attributable to derivative assets and liabilities measured using significant Level 3 inputs were recorded as follows, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

(In millions)
Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 
Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 TotalTotal - Natural Gas Related Derivatives
Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 
Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 TotalTotal - Natural Gas Related Derivatives
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018      
Recorded to income     
Operating revenues—non-utility$(9.3) $(4.8) $(14.1)$
Utility cost of gas(5.9) 
 (5.9)(5.9)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales0.6
 8.9
 9.5

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs(9.9) 
 (9.9)(9.9)
Total$(24.5) $4.1
 $(20.4)$(15.8)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017            
Recorded to income          
Operating revenues—non-utility$(7.1) $5.1
 $(2.0)$
$(7.1) $5.1
 $(2.0)$
Utility cost of gas2.6
 
 2.6
2.6
2.6
 
 2.6
2.6
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales(0.2) 2.0
 1.8

(0.2) 2.0
 1.8

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs2.7
 
 2.7
2.7
2.7
 
 2.7
2.7
Total$(2.0) $7.1
 $5.1
$5.3
$(2.0) $7.1
 $5.1
$5.3
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016      
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 
  
  
 
Recorded to income          
Operating revenues—non-utility$6.7
 $(10.3) $(3.6)$
$(16.9) $(13.5) $(30.4)$
Utility cost of gas(22.2) 
 (22.2)(22.2)(1.3) 
 (1.3)(1.3)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales5.2
 33.2
 38.4

2.0
 15.0
 17.0

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs(28.9) 
 (28.9)(28.9)(5.4) 
 (5.4)(5.4)
Total$(39.2) $22.9
 $(16.3)$(51.1)$(21.6) $1.5
 $(20.1)$(6.7)
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017 
  
  
       
Recorded to income          
Operating revenues—non-utility$5.2
 $4.0
 $9.2
$
$5.2
 $4.0
 $9.2
$
Utility cost of gas22.4
 
 22.4
22.4
22.4
 
 22.4
22.4
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales(0.1) 8.4
 8.3

(0.1) 8.4
 8.3

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs38.0
 
 38.0
38.0
38.0
 
 38.0
38.0
Total$65.5
 $12.4
 $77.9
$60.4
$65.5
 $12.4
 $77.9
$60.4
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2016      
Recorded to income     
Operating revenues—non-utility$26.1
 $(6.7) $19.4
$
Utility cost of gas(0.2) 
 (0.2)(0.2)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales2.6
 15.1
 17.7

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs9.2
 
 9.2
9.2
Total$37.7
 $8.4
 $46.1
$9.0
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017.
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
June 30, 2017 September 30, 2016June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
(In millions)Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair ValueCarrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
Money market funds(a)
$15.4
 $15.4
 $10.6
 $10.6
$40.9
 $40.9
 $11.8
 $11.8
Other short-term investments(a)
$0.1
 $0.1
 $1.4
 $1.4
Commercial paper (b)
$486.0
 $486.0
 $269.0
 $269.0
$402.0
 $402.0
 $505.0
 $505.0
Project financing (b)
$52.9
 $52.9
 $62.4
 $62.4
$27.5
 $27.5
 $54.8
 $54.8
Long-term debt(c)
$1,235.6
 $1,378.8
 $1,435.0
 $1,641.9
$1,879.3
 $1,942.2
 $1,430.9
 $1,577.3

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Washington Gas Light Company Fair Value of Financial Instruments
June 30, 2017 September 30, 2016June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
(In millions)Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair ValueCarrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
Money market funds (a)
$8.7
 $8.7
 $5.0
 $5.0
$39.4
 $39.4
 $4.8
 $4.8
Other short-term investments (a)
$0.1
 $0.1
 $1.4
 $1.4
Commercial paper (b)
$161.0
 $161.0
 $42.0
 $42.0
$
 $
 $123.0
 $123.0
Project financing (b)
$41.8
 $41.8
 $62.4
 $62.4
$15.5
 $15.5
 $43.8
 $43.8
Long-term debt (c)
$939.3
 $1,073.2
 $939.0
 $1,126.4
$1,084.8
 $1,146.9
 $1,134.5
 $1,271.0
(a)
(a) Balance is located in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets. These amounts may be offset by outstanding checks.
(b) Balance is located in notes payable in the accompanying balance sheets.
(c) Excludes current maturities.
Balance is located in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets. These amounts may be offset by outstanding checks.
(b)
Balance is located in notes payable in the accompanying balance sheets.
(c)
Excludes current maturities. On October 1, 2016, WGL and Washington Gas adopted ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15. This standard requires an entity to account for debt issuance costs as a valuation account presented as a deduction from the face amount of debt in the balance sheet. Prior period amounts related to other deferred charges and other assets and long-term debt in the accompanying condensed balance sheets have been recast to conform to the current period presentation.
Our money market funds are Level 1 valuations and their carrying amount approximates fair value. Other short-term investments are primarily overnight investment accounts; their carrying amount approximates fair value based on Level 2 inputs. The maturity of our commercial paper outstanding at both June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 20162017 is under 30 days. Due to the short-term nature of these notes, the carrying cost of our commercial paper approximates fair value using Level 2 inputs. Due to the nature of our project financing arrangements, the carrying cost approximates fair value using Level 2 inputs. Neither WGL’s nor Washington Gas’ long-term debt is actively traded. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on the quoted market prices of the U.S. Treasury issues having a similar term to maturity, adjusted for the credit quality of the debt issuer, WGL or Washington Gas. Our long-term debt fair value measurement is classified as Level 3.

Non Recurring Basis
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, WGL Midstream recorded an other than temporary impairment charge of $34.0 million to its equity method investment in Constitution based on the estimated fair value of the investment of $4.0 million. WGL Midstream utilized income and market approaches to determine the fair value of its investment in Constitution, which fall into Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because of the significant unobservable inputs utilized in these valuation approaches, including consideration of the severity and duration of any decline in fair value of our investment in the project. Our key inputs included, but were not limited to, significant management judgments and estimates, including projections of the timing and amount of the project’s cash flows, determination of a discount rate for the income approach, market multipliers, probability weighting of potential outcomes of legal and regulatory proceedings, and weighting of the valuations produced by the income and market approaches. For more information, see Note 11-Other Investments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 10. OPERATING SEGMENT REPORTING
We have four reportable operating segments: regulated utility, retail energy-marketing, commercial energy systems and midstream energy services. The division of these segments into separate revenue generating components is based upon regulation, products and services. Our chief operating decision maker is ourthe WGL Chief Executive Officer and we evaluate segment performance based on Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). EBIT is defined as earnings before interest and taxes, net of amounts attributable to non-controlling interests. Items we do not include in EBIT are interest expense, intercompany financing activity, dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock, and income taxes. EBIT includes transactions between reportable segments. We also evaluate our operating segments based on other relevant factors, such as penetration into their respective markets and return on equity.
Our four segments are summarized below.
Regulated Utility – The regulated utility segment is our core business. It consists of Washington Gas and Hampshire. Washington Gas provides regulated gas distribution services (including the sale and delivery of natural gas) to end use customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia and natural gas transportation services to an unaffiliated natural gas distribution company in West Virginia under a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved interstate transportation service operating agreement. Hampshire provides regulated interstate natural gas storage services to Washington Gas under a FERC approved interstate storage service tariff.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Retail Energy-Marketing – The retail energy-marketing segment consists of WGL Energy Services, which sells natural gas and electricity directly to retail customers in competition with regulated utilities and unregulated gas and electricity marketers.
Commercial Energy Systems – The commercial energy systems segment consists of WGL Energy Systems, which provides clean and energy efficient solutions including commercial solar, energy efficiency and combined heat and power projects and other distributed generation solutions to government and commercial clients. In addition, this segment comprises the operations of WGSW, a holding company formed to invest in alternative energy assets.

WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Midstream Energy Services – The midstream energy services segment consists of WGL Midstream, which specializes in the investment, management, development and optimization of natural gas storage and transportation midstream infrastructure projects.
Administrative and business development activity costs associated with WGL and Washington Gas Resources and activities and transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” in the Operating Segment Financial Information presented below. Results for other activities primarily relate to external costs associated with the planned merger with AltaGas.
As a result of the adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Cost and Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, prior period total assets have been recast to conform to current quarter presentation.
The following tables present operating segment information for the three and nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

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Operating Segment Financial Information
(In thousands)
Operating Revenues(a)
 
 Depreciation and Amortization Equity in
Earnings of
Unconsolidated Affiliates
 EBIT 
Total
Assets
 
Capital
Expenditures
 
Equity Method
Investments
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017             
Regulated utility$203,186
 $33,217
 $
 $11,226
 $4,780,169
 $72,750
 $
Retail energy-marketing250,025
 281
 
 4,335
 522,496
 (125) 
Commercial energy systems(b)
25,645
 5,585
 2,355
 14,354
 987,827
 13,062
 76,341
Midstream energy services4,540
 2
 5,153
 7,651
 650,204
 
 348,963
Other activities
 
 
 (1,622) 354,465
 
 
Eliminations(c)
(9,032) 9
 
 (138) (921,668) 
 
Total consolidated$474,364
 $39,094
 $7,508
 $35,806
 $6,373,493
 $85,687
 $425,304
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016             
Regulated utility$187,077
 $29,632
 $
 $(20,458) $4,462,946
 $106,773
 $
Retail energy-marketing266,214
 233
 
 49,544
 473,766
 768
 
Commercial energy systems20,842
 3,900
 2,162
 8,286
 779,516
 34,125
 65,289
Midstream energy services(17,989) 26
 2,365
 (16,908) 433,384
 
 217,491
Other activities
 
 
 (517) 198,905
 
 
Eliminations(c)
(15,557) (5) 
 178
 (612,656) 
 
Total consolidated$440,587
 $33,786
 $4,527
 $20,125
 $5,735,861
 $141,666
 $282,780
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017             
Regulated utility$1,012,193
 $97,349
 $
 $279,114
 $4,780,169
 $281,043
 $
Retail energy-marketing873,625
 859
 
 42,775
 522,496
 609
 
Commercial energy systems(b)
61,482
 15,210
 7,185
 27,564
 987,827
 70,580
 76,341
Midstream energy services18,173
 21
 7,932
 21,160
 650,204
 
 348,963
Other activities
 
 
 (17,887) 354,465
 
 
Eliminations(c)
(39,872) 48
 
 (502) (921,668) 
 
Total consolidated$1,925,601
 $113,487

$15,117

$352,224

$6,373,493

$352,232

$425,304
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2016             
Regulated utility$934,347
 $86,318
 $
 $243,102
 $4,462,946
 $267,230
 $
Retail energy-marketing925,180
 872
 
 52,055
 473,766
 7,595
 
Commercial energy systems57,066
 11,105
 5,554
 10,251
 779,516
 73,769
 65,289
Midstream energy services16,223
 97
 5,004
 17,631
 433,384
 
 217,491
Other activities
 
 
 (2,773) 198,905
 
 
Eliminations(c)
(43,156) (24) 
 (416) (612,656) 
 
Total consolidated$1,889,660
 $98,368
 $10,558
 $319,850
 $5,735,861
 $348,594
 $282,780


WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Operating Segment Financial Information
(In thousands)Operating Revenues Depreciation and Amortization Equity in
Earnings of
Unconsolidated Affiliates
 EBIT 
Total
Assets
 
Capital
Expenditures
 
Equity Method
Investments
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018             
Regulated utility$199,512
 $34,502
 $
 $(5,965) $5,053,930
 $98,846
 $
Retail energy-marketing219,397
 270
 
 10,763
 506,397
 
 
Commercial energy systems(a)
21,324
 5,599
 
 13,332
 1,087,374
 39,271
 
Midstream energy services(10,329) 4
 7,065
 (5,632) 1,082,676
 
 677,404
Other activities
 
 
 (2,671) 322,560
 
 
Eliminations(b)
(6,439) 13
 
 (842) (1,214,652) 
 
Total consolidated$423,465
 $40,388
 $7,065
 $8,985
 $6,838,285
 $138,117
 $677,404
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017             
Regulated utility$203,186
 $33,217
 $
 $11,226
 $4,780,169
 $72,750
 $
Retail energy-marketing250,025
 281
 
 4,335
 522,496
 (125) 
Commercial energy systems(a)
25,645
 5,585
 2,355
 14,354
 987,827
 13,062
 76,341
Midstream energy services4,540
 2
 5,153
 7,651
 650,204
 
 348,963
Other activities
 
 
 (1,622) 354,465
 
 
Eliminations(b)
(9,032) 9
 
 (138) (921,668) 
 
Total consolidated$474,364
 $39,094
 $7,508
 $35,806
 $6,373,493
 $85,687
 $425,304
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018             
Regulated utility$1,109,022
 $102,531
 $
 $243,469
 $5,053,930
 $246,425
 $
Retail energy-marketing784,804
 830
 
 29,609
 506,397
 
 
Commercial energy systems(a)
57,793
 18,663
 
 22,541
 1,087,374
 101,971
 
Midstream energy services40,682
 13
 (14,457) 23,859
 1,082,676
 
 677,404
Other activities
 
 
 (9,027) 322,560
 
 
Eliminations(b)
(29,945) 58
 
 (3,269) (1,214,652) 
 
Total consolidated$1,962,356
 $122,095

$(14,457)
$307,182

$6,838,285

$348,396

$677,404
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017             
Regulated utility$1,012,193
 $97,349
 $
 $279,114
 $4,780,169
 $281,043
 $
Retail energy-marketing873,625
 859
 
 42,775
 522,496
 609
 
Commercial energy systems(a)
61,482
 15,210
 7,185
 27,564
 987,827
 70,580
 76,341
Midstream energy services18,173
 21
 7,932
 21,160
 650,204
 
 348,963
Other activities
 
 
 (17,887) 354,465
 
 
Eliminations(b)
(39,872) 48
 
 (502) (921,668) 
 
Total consolidated$1,925,601
 $113,487
 $15,117
 $352,224
 $6,373,493
 $352,232
 $425,304
(a) Operating revenues are reported gross of revenue taxes. Revenue taxes of both the regulated utility and the retail energy-marketing segments include gross receipt taxes. Revenue taxes of the regulated utility segment also include public service commission fees, franchise fees and energy taxes. Operating revenue amounts in the “Eliminations” row represent total intersegment revenues associated with sales from the regulated utility segment to the retail energy-marketing segment. MidstreamCommercial Energy Services’ cost of energy related sales is netted with its gross revenues.

(b) Commercial energy systems'Systems' operating revenues and depreciation and amortization include revenuesactivity from non-controlling interest. Commercial energy systems' EBIT is adjusted for the effects of non-controlling interest.

(c) (b) Intersegment eliminations include any mark-to market valuations associated with trading activities between WGL Midstream and WGL Energy Services, intercompany loans and a timing difference between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Retail Energy-Marketing has recorded a portion of the RECs purchased as inventory to be used in future periods at which time they will be expensed. Operating revenue amounts in the “Eliminations” row represent total intersegment revenues associated with sales from the regulated utility segment to the retail energy-marketing segment. Midstream Energy Services’ cost of energy related sales is netted with its gross revenues.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table provides a reconciliation from EBIT to net income applicable to common stock. 
Three Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2017 20162017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Total consolidated EBIT$35,806
 $20,125
$352,224
 $319,850
$8,985
 $35,806
 $307,182
 $352,224
Interest expense25,062
 12,998
55,552
 38,757
20,593
 25,062
 48,427
 55,552
Income tax expense2,149
 4,772
106,381
 103,619
37,068
 2,149
 33,181
 106,381
Dividends on Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock330
 330
990
 990
330
 330
 990
 990
Net income applicable to common stock$8,265
 $2,025
$189,301
 $176,484
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock$(49,006) $8,265
 $224,584
 $189,301
NOTE 11. OTHER INVESTMENTS
WGL has both solar and pipeline investments and accounts for its interests in legal entities as either a: (i) variable interest entity (VIE) or a (ii) voting interest entity (non-VIE). A VIE is a legal entity with one of the following characteristics: (i) has insufficient at-risk equity to fund its activities without additional subordinated financial support from any other party or parties; (ii) whose at-riskthe equity holders of which, as a group, do not havelack the power through voting or similar rights to direct the entity’s activities that most significantly affect its economic performance;characteristics of a controlling financial interest; or (iii) whose at-risk equity holders do not have the right to receive the expected residual returns.entity is structured with non-substantive voting rights.
The determination of whether or not to consolidate a VIE under GAAP requires a significant amount of judgment. This includes, but is not limited to, consideration of our contractual relationshiprelationships with the entity, the legal structure of the entity, whether or not the entity has enough equity to finance its activities without additional financial support, the voting power of the equity holders, the obligation of the equity holders to absorb losses of the entity and their rights to receive any expected residual returns. 
We have investments in both consolidated and unconsolidated VIEs which are described in detail below. The unconsolidated investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting with profits and losses included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
Under the VIE model, we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE (i.e., are the primary beneficiary) and would consolidate the entity when we have current or potential rights that give us the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance combined with a variable interest that gives us the right to receive potentially significant benefits or the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses. When changes occur to the design of an entity, we reconsider whether itthe entity is subject to the VIE model.a VIE. We also continuously evaluate whether we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE.
Under the voting interest model, we generallyconsolidate an entity when we have a controlling financial interest in an entity where we currently hold,by holding directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights or where we exerciseby exercising control through substantive participating rights. However, we consider substantive rights held by other partners in determining if we hold a controlling financial interest, and in some cases, may not consolidate the entity despite owning more than 50% of the common stock of an investee, an evaluation of our rights may result in the determination that we do not have a controlling financial interest.voting rights. We reevaluate whether we have a controlling financial interest in these entities when our voting or substantive participating rights change. Where we do not have significant influence,a controlling financial interest, we apply the affiliatesequity method of accounting.

We have investments in both consolidated and unconsolidated entities which are described in detail below. The unconsolidated investments are accounted for under the cost method. Investmentsequity method of accounting with profits and losses included in and advances to, affiliated companies are presented“Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the captionaccompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, and the unconsolidated investment balances included in “Investments in unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Consolidated investments are accounted for under the principles of consolidation with profits and losses included in the appropriate revenues and expenses lines in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, and the consolidated investment balances are included in the appropriate assets and liabilities lines in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Profits and losses associated with non-controlling interests are included in “Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and are recorded to Non-controlling interest in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
WGL uses the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) methodology to determine its earnings or losses for certain equity method investments as well as for the non-controlling interests in consolidated investments when the governing structuring agreement over the equity investment results in different liquidation rights and priorities than what is reflected by the underlying ownership interest percentage. For investments accounted for under the HLBV method, simply applying the percentage ownership interest to GAAP net income in order to determine earnings or losses does not accurately represent the

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represent the income allocation and cash flow distributions that will ultimately be received by the investors. The HLBV calculation may vary in its complexity depending on the capital structure and the tax considerations for the investments.
When applying HLBV, WGL determines the amount that it would receive if an equity investment entity were to liquidate all of its assets at book value (as valued in accordance with GAAP) and distribute that cash to the investors based on the contractually defined liquidation priorities. The change in WGL's claim on the investee's book value at the beginning and end of the reporting period (adjusted for contributions and distributions) is WGL’s share of the earnings or losses from the equity investment for the period.

Consolidated Investments
Variable Interest EntitiesEntity Investments-Solar
At June 30, 2017,2018, WGL's subsidiary, WGSW, Inc. was the primary beneficiary of SFGF LLC (SFGF), SFRC, andLLC (SFRC), SFGF II, as a resultLLC (SFGF II), ASD Solar LP (ASD) and SFEE LLC (SFEE), because of its ability to direct the activities most significant to the economic performance of those entities.entities plus the right to receive potentially significant benefits or the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses. Accordingly, we have consolidated those VIE entities.these VIE's.
SFGF, SFRC, and SFGF II
On August 24, 2016, WGSW, and aalong with its various tax equity partnerpartners, formed the tax equity partnerships SFGF, SFRC, and SFGF II to acquire, own, and operate distributed generation solar projects in the State of Georgia that were developed by WGL Energy Systems.nationwide. WGSW is the managing member of these investments and contributedwill provide cash equity equal to the purchase price of the solar projects less any contributions from the tax-equity partner. As of June 30, 2017, WGSW has contributed $16.8 millionpartner for projects sold into the tax equity partnership.
partnerships. WGL Energy Systems is the developer of the projects and sells them to the partnerships, and is the operations and maintenance provider and was the developer of the projects. provider.

Profits and losses are allocated between the partners under the HLBV method of accounting and the portion allocated to the tax equity partner is included in "Net“Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest"interest” on the consolidated statementsaccompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of incomeIncome and is recorded to "Non-controlling interest"Non-controlling interest on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of June 30, 2018, WGSW has contributed $16.8 million, $29.0 million and $20.1 million to SFGF, SFRC, and SFGF II respectively.
ASD

WGSW is the limited partner in ASD, a limited partnership formed to own and operate a portfolio of residential solar projects, primarily rooftop photovoltaic power generation systems. As the limited partner, WGSW provided funding to the partnership through the funding commitment period that ended in January 2014. As of June 30, 2018, WGSW has contributed $72.6 million into the tax equity partnership.

Prior to July 10, 2017, ASD was being consolidated balance sheets.by the general partner, Solar Direct LLC (Solar Direct). Solar Direct is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Solar Direct Inc. (ASDI). In June 2017, ASDI filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy because of financial difficulties. To ensure continuing operations of the partnership and minimal disruptions to the customers, WGSW petitioned the Bankruptcy Court to remove Solar Direct as manager of ASD operations and to approve the appointment of SF ASD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WGL Energy Systems, formed to take over the management and operations of the partnership, as manager of ASD operations. On July 10, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court granted the bankruptcy trustee's emergency motion to assign management rights and control of ASD to SF ASD and WGSW consolidated ASD as a result.
SFRC
SFEE

On October 28,November 23, 2016, WGSW and a tax equity partner formed SFRCSFEE to acquire distributed generation solar projects in the State of Minnesota that arewere to be developed and sold by a third-party developer or WGL Energy Systems. New projects were to be designed and constructed under long-term power purchase agreements. On November 8, 2017, WGSW isterminated the managing memberMaster Purchase Agreement between SFEE, LLC and will provide cash equity equal to the purchase pricethird-party developer. The termination triggered a reassessment of the solar projects less any contributions from the tax-equity partner.method of accounting for SFEE and, as a result, SFEE is considered a VIE and is consolidated by WGSW. As of June 30, 2017,2018, WGSW has contributed $13.5$6.5 million into the tax equity partnership.
WGL Energy Systems is the operations and maintenance provider, and the developer of the projects. Profits and losses are allocated between the partners under the HLBV method of accounting and the portion allocated to the tax equity partner is included in "Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest" on the consolidated statement of income and is recorded to "Non-controlling interest" on the consolidated balance sheets.
SFGF II
On June 30, 2017, WGSW and a tax equity partner formed SFGF II to acquire distributed generation solar projects in the United States of America that are expected to be developed by WGL Energy Systems. WGSW is the managing member and will provide cash equity equal to the purchase price of the solar projects less any contributions from the tax-equity partner. As of June 30, 2017, no contributions have been made into the tax equity partnership.
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WGL Energy Systems will be the operations and maintenance provider and the developer of the projects. Profits and losses are allocated between the partners under the HLBV method of accounting and the portion allocated to the tax equity partner is included in "Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest" on the consolidated statements of income and is recorded to "Non-controlling interest" on the consolidated balance sheets.
The carrying amounts and classification of the consolidated VIEs’ assets and liabilities included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 are as follows:
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The following table summarizes the fair value amounts of SFEE’s assets and liabilities, as well as the estimated fair value of the non-controlling interest as of the date of consolidation.
(in millions) June 30, 2017September 30, 2016
Current assets $2.1
$
Non-current assets 56.9
13.2
     Total assets $59.0
$13.2
Current liabilities 0.4
0.6
Non-current liabilities 0.3

     Total liabilities $0.7
$0.6
Fair Value of SFEE at Date of Consolidation
(in millions) Fair Value
Property, plant and equipment $10.1
Other assets 0.1
     Total assets $10.2
Net assets $10.2
Non-controlling interest $0.6
WGSW equity interest $9.6
Property, plant and equipment represents commercial solar assets for SFEE stated at cost. This amount was determined to be equal to the fair value provided by a third-party appraisal.
Balance Sheet Location of Consolidated Investments
The carrying amounts and classification of the consolidated VIEs’ assets and liabilities included in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are as follows:
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(in millions) June 30, 2018September 30, 2017
Current assets $9.6
$4.4
Property, Plant and Equipment 202.2
121.7
     Total assets $211.8
$126.1
Current liabilities 0.4
0.2
Deferred credits 1.4
0.8
     Total liabilities $1.8
$1.0

Unconsolidated Investments
Variable Interest Entities
WGL has a variable interest in two investments which are considered unconsolidated VIEs:
Meade and
ASD.
At June 30, 2017, these VIEs were not consolidated because WGL and its subsidiaries were not the primary beneficiaries. The nature of WGL’s involvement with these investments lacks the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. WGL either does not have control over any of the non-consolidated VIEs’ activities that are economically significant to the VIEs and/or WGL does not have the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected gains that could be significant to the VIE.
Our maximum financial exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the VIEs includes (a) the amount invested in, and advanced to, the VIE as of the reporting date and (b) any legal or contractual obligation to provide financing in the future, such as liquidity arrangements, guarantees, and other contractual commitments. Any such arrangements, if applicable, are included below.Entity Investments-Pipelines
Meade
In 2014, WGL through its subsidiary WGL Midstream, entered into a limited liability company agreement and formed Meade Pipeline Co LLC (Meade), a Delaware limited liability company, with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Williams) to invest in a regulated pipeline, a segment of Transco's Atlantic Sunrise project, called Central Penn Pipeline (Central Penn). Central Penn will be an approximately 185-mile pipeline originating in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and extending to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania that will have the capacity to transport and deliver up to approximately 1.7 million dekatherms per day of natural gas.
At June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, WGL Midstream held a $415.3 million and $146.7 million, respectively, equity method investment in Meade. WGL Midstream plans to invest an estimated $410$450 million for a 55% interest in Meade. Although WGL Midstream holds greater than a 50% interest in Meade, Meade is not consolidated by WGL Midstream and instead is accounted for under the equity method of accounting becauseaccounting. WGL Midstream is not the primary beneficiary of Meade as it does not have the power to direct the activities most significant to the economic performance of Meade. Profits and losses are allocated underWGL Midstream applies the HLBV equity method of accounting and any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance. At June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, WGL Midstream held a $121.0 million and $80.8 million, respectively, equity method investment in Meade.
ASD
WGSW is a limited partner in ASD Solar LP (ASD), a limited partnership formed to own and operate a portfolio of residential solar projects, primarily rooftop photovoltaic power generation systems. As a limited partner, WGSW provided funding to the partnership but did not have power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the operations and economic performance of the entity. In January 2014, the funding commitment period ended for the partnership. As of June 30, 2017, ASD is being consolidated by the general partner, Solar Direct LLC (Solar Direct). Solar Direct is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Solar Direct Inc. (ASDI).
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Our investment in ASD is accounted for under the HLBV equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGSW’s investment balance. At June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, WGSW held a $66.7 million and $66.1 million, respectively, equity method investment in ASD. At June 30, 2017, the carrying amount of


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WGSW’s investment in ASD exceeded the amount of the underlying equity in net assets by $35.8 million due to WGSW recording additions to its investment in ASD’s net assets at fair value of contributions in accordance with GAAP. This basis difference is being amortized over the life of the assets.
In June 2017, ASDI filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a result of financial difficulties. To ensure continuing operations of the partnership and minimal disruptions to the customers, WGSW petitioned the Bankruptcy Court to remove Solar Direct as manager of ASD operations and to approve the appointment of SF ASD LLC (SF ASD), a subsidiary of WGSW, which was formed to take over the management and operations of the partnership, as manager of ASD operations. On July 10, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court granted the bankruptcy trustee's emergency motion to assign management rights and control of ASD to SF ASD. This change in partnership control will result in the consolidation of the ASD partnership by WGL as of July 10, 2017. WGSW's equity method investment will be eliminated with its partnership interest with ASDI's non-controlling interest in ASD to be recognized at fair value. It is anticipated that an estimated gain of approximately $2.0 million will be recognized to other income based on the difference between WGSW's net investment in the partnership and WGSW's partnership interest measured at fair value. Associated with the financial difficulties of ASDI, in April 2017, WGL paid $2.1 million to satisfy a bank guarantee on behalf of ASDI.
The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value amounts of ASD assets and liabilities, as well as the non-controlling interest recorded at estimated fair value as of the date of control.
(in millions) Preliminary Estimated Fair Value
Current assets $1.1
Other assets 0.8
Property, plant and equipment 76.4
     Total assets $78.3
Current liabilities 0.9
Other liabilities 27.0
     Total liabilities $27.9
Net assets $50.4
   
Non-controlling interest $0.5
WGSW equity interest $49.9
Property, plant and equipment represent residential solar assets that were measured at estimated fair value using the income derived from discounted cash flows while the other liabilities represent deferred income tax credits, treasury grants and state government grants. The fair values were determined based on significant estimates and assumptions that are judgmental in nature, including projected cash flows and discount rates reflecting inherent risk in the future cash flows. Accounting guidance provides that the business combination value may be modified for up to one year from the date of the transaction to the extent that additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances which existed as of the consolidation date. The valuation performed to assess fair value is preliminary and is expected to be finalized by the end of fiscal year 2017.
SunEdison
As of June 30, 2017, WGSW ended its agreement with SunEdison, Inc. (SunEdison) by assigning the master purchase agreement and master lease agreement with SunEdison to its newly formed affiliate, SF Echo LLC.
In April 2017, EchoFirst Finance Company LLC (EchoFirst), the subsidiary of SunEdison that was party to our master purchase and lease agreements filed a voluntary petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code. In April 2016, SunEdison filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code.
In April 2017, we executed an assignment of the master lease agreement, master purchase agreement and the EchoFirst customer leases from SunEdison, allowing SunEdison to divest the WGSW lease arrangement. SF Echo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WGSW, will operate and maintain the assets and be entitled to all cash flows from the assets for the remainder of their lease terms. The master lease between SF Echo and WGSW will be accounted for as a direct financing lease. SF Echo accounts for the customer leases as operating leases. The fair value of the assets did not result in any adjustments during the period. Our maximum financial exposure to loss because of our involvement with this VIE is limitedequal to lease payment receivables from retail residential solar customers, future maintenance and performance payments and customer non-payments. On a quarterly basis, we will evaluate our lease receivables for credit losses.
SF Echo will record lease income in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. WGSW did not hold an investment in SunEdison at June 30, 2017. Additionally, we had balances of $9.4 million of unamortized tax credits related

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Non-VIE Investments
Constitution
In 2013, Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (Constitution) was formed, with WGL Midstream as an investor. At June 30, 2017, WGL Midstream's share of the total forecasted cash contributions over the term of the construction agreement for Constitution is $95.5 million, reflecting a 10% share in the pipeline venture. This natural gas pipeline will transport natural gas from the Marcellus region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. Constitution is accounted for under the equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance. The equity method is considered appropriate because Constitution is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent resulting in WGL Midstream maintaining a more than minor influence over the partnership operating and financing policies.capital contributions.
On April 22, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) denied Constitution's application for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (Section 401 Certification) for the pipeline, which is necessary for the construction and operation of the pipeline. Constitution has stated that it remains committed to pursuing the project and that it intends to pursue all available options to challenge the legality and appropriateness of NYSDEC’s decision. In May, 2016, Constitution filed actions in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, respectively, appealing the decision and seeking declaratory judgment that the State of New York’s permitting authority is preempted by federal law. On March 16, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York issued an order ruling, without prejudice, that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear Constitution's complaint.
In light of the forgoing matters, Constitution has revised its target in-service date to as early as the first half of 2019, which assumes the timely receipt of a Notice to Proceed from the FERC. We can give no assurance, however, that Constitution’s efforts to obtain the Section 401 Certification will be successful. At June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, we held a $38.5 million and $38.6 million equity method investment in Constitution, respectively. We have evaluated our investment in Constitution for other than temporary impairment as of June 30, 2017. Our impairment assessment used income and market approaches in determining the fair value of our investment in Constitution, including consideration of the severity and duration of any decline in fair value of our investment in the project. Our key inputs included, but are not limited to, significant management judgments and estimates, including projections of the project’s cash flows, selection of a discount rate, market multipliers and probability weighting of potential outcomes of legal and regulatory proceedings. At this time, we do not have an other than temporary impairment and have not recorded any impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of our investment. If Constitution is ultimately unable to obtain the Section 401 Certification or other future developments or indicators of an unfavorable resolution arise subsequently, an impairment charge of up to substantially all of our investment in the capitalized project costs may be required. It is also possible that Constitution could incur certain supplier-related costs in the event of a prolonged delay or termination of the project. We will continue to monitor and update our impairment analysis as required.Non-Variable Investment Entity Investments-Pipelines
Mountain Valley Pipeline
In March 2015, WGL Midstream acquired a 7% equity interest in Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley). On October 24, 2016, WGL Midstream acquired an additional 3% equity interest in Mountain Valley by assuming all of Vega Midstream MVP LLC's (Vega Energy) interest in the joint venture. WGL Midstream now owns a 10% interest in Mountain Valley.
The proposed pipeline to be developed, constructed, owned and operated by Mountain Valley, will transport approximately 2.0 million dekatherms of natural gas per day from interconnectsand connects with EQT Corporation's Equitrans system in Wetzel County, West Virginia to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC's Station 165 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The pipeline is scheduled to be
At June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, WGL Midstream held a $121.0 million and $63.0 million equity method investment in service in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2018.
Mountain Valley, respectively. WGL Midstream expects to invest approximately $350.0 million in scheduled capital contributions through the in-service date of the pipeline based on its pro rata share (based on its 10% equity interest) of project costs, an estimated aggregate amount of approximately $327.6 million. At June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, WGL Midstream held a $52.3 million and $22.5 million equity method investment in Mountain Valley, respectively.costs. The equity method is considered appropriate because Mountain Valley is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent resulting in WGL Midstream maintaining a more than minor influence over the partnership operating and financing policies.

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The carrying amount of WGL Midstream's investment in MVP exceeded the amount of the underlying equity in net assets by $0.5 million, which will be amortized over the life of the assets when it is put in production. Profits and losses are allocated under the HLBV method of accounting and are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance.
In April 2018, WGL Midstream entered into a separate agreement with Mountain Valley to acquire a 5% equity interest in a project to build a lateral interstate natural gas pipeline (the MVP Southgate project). The proposed lateral pipeline will receive gas from the Mountain Valley Pipeline mainline in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and extend approximately 70 miles south to new delivery points in Rockingham and Alamance counties, North Carolina. The total commitment by WGL Midstream is expected to be approximately $17.0 million.
Stonewall System
WGL Midstream has a 30% equity interest in an entity that owns and operates certain assets known as the Stonewall Gas Gathering System (the Stonewall System). WGL Midstream paid $89.4 million to acquire the equity interest pursuant to an option that WGL Midstream previously acquired. During the nine months ended June 30, 2017, WGL Midstream contributed an additional $45.5 million related to retiring debt at the entity level. The Stonewall System has the capacity to gather up to 1.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Marcellus production region in West Virginia, and connects with an interstate pipeline system that serves markets in the mid-Atlantic region.
At June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, WGL Midstream held a $137.2 million and $95.5$136.7 million equity method investment in the Stonewall System, at June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. The equity method is considered appropriate because the Stonewall System is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent resulting in WGL Midstream maintaining a more than minor influence over the partnership operating and financing policies.
The carrying amount of WGL Midstream's investment in the Stonewall System exceeded the amount of the underlying equity in net assets by $8.9 million, which is being amortized over the life of the assets. Profits and losses are allocated under the HLBV method of accounting and are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance.
Nextility-Lease Settlement and Assignment
DuringThe carrying amount of WGL Midstream's investment in the nine months endedStonewall System exceeded the amount of the underlying equity in net assets by $10.1 million as of June 30, 2017, WGSW terminated its sale/leaseback agreement with Nextility and entered into a new lease agreement with another unrelated third party, with significantly reduced payments and lease terms. Based on the lease classification criteria per ASC Topic 840, it was determined that the new lease2018, which is an operating lease. As a result, the net investment of $5.4 million on the consolidated balance sheet was eliminated. The solar assets were recorded at present fair value using the income approach as $4.0 million to "Property, plant and equipment" and $1.4 million was recorded as a receivable. The unamortized investment tax credits (ITC) balance associated with these assets continue to be deferred andbeing amortized over the assets' useful life. As of June 30, 2017, the deferred net ITC receivable related to these assets is $3.0 million. In May 2017, Nextility informed WGSW that it was unable to finalize a financing arrangement and is in the process of winding down its business. A $1.0 million reserve was recorded for the receivable due from Nextility as partlife of the settlement to terminate the sale/leaseback agreement.assets.
SFEEConstitution
During the nine months ended June 30, 2017, WGSW andWGL Midstream owns a tax equity partner formed SFEE to acquire distributed generation solar projects that are developed by a third-party developer or WGL Energy Systems. New projects will be designed and constructed under long-term power purchase agreements. As of June 30, 2017, WGSW has contributed $6.5 million and held an $9.6 million10% interest in SFEE.
SFEEConstitution. The Constitution Pipeline is not considered a VIE andproposed to transport natural gas from the Marcellus region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. Constitution is not consolidatedaccounted for under the voting interest model for limited partnerships. WGSW is the managing member of SFEE. WGSW is also the operations and maintenance provider for SFEE. In addition, WGL Energy Systems has the option to sell its own distributed generation solar projects to the developer for sale to SFEE and these assets remain on WGL Energy System's books until we no longer have continuing involvement. The equity method is considered appropriate because WGSW has significant influence over the operatingof accounting; any profits and financial policies of SFEE. Profits and losses are allocated between the partners under the HLBV method of accounting and are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGSW’sWGL’s investment balance. For SFEE,The equity method is considered appropriate because Constitution is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent resulting in WGL has also providedMidstream maintaining a guarantee that could require additional future paymentsmore than minor influence over the partnership operating and financing policies.
In December 2014, Constitution received approval from the FERC to construct and operate the proposed pipeline. However, on April 22, 2016, the New York State Department of $13.0 million.Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) denied Constitution’s application for a Section 401 Certification for the pipeline, which is necessary for the construction and operation of the pipeline.
The following tables present summary information about our unconsolidated VIEs and non-VIEs:
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In May 2016, Constitution filed actions in both the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Second Circuit Court) and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, appealing the decision and seeking declaratory judgment that the State of New York’s permitting authority is preempted by federal law. In March 2017, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York dismissed without prejudice Constitution's lawsuit claiming that New York's state law permit requirements are preempted by the Natural Gas Act. The Court concluded that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because Constitution had not demonstrated a traceable injury in fact sufficient to establish standing. In August 2017, the Second Circuit Court issued a decision, declining to rule on Constitution’s argument that the NYSDEC’s decision on Constitution’s Section 401 application constitutes a waiver of the certification requirement. Constitution filed a petition for rehearing with the Second Circuit Court's decision, but in October 2017 the court denied the petition. In October 2017, Constitution filed a petition for declaratory order requesting FERC to find that, by operation of law, the Section 401 certification requirement for the New York State portion of Constitution’s pipeline project was waived due to the failure by the NYSDEC to act on Constitution’s Section 401 application within a reasonable period of time as required by the express terms of the statute. On January 11, 2018, the FERC denied the petition. On February 12, 2018, Constitution filed a request for rehearing with FERC, which was denied on July 19, 2018. On January 16, 2018, Constitution petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the judgment of the Second Circuit Court, asserting that the Second Circuit Court’s decision conflicts with the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court and federal Courts of Appeals on an important question of federal law. On April 30, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Constitution’s petition for writ of certiorari.
 Solar Investments Pipelines  
(in millions)
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Non-VIEs(b)
 
VIEs(c)
 
Non-VIEs(d)
 Total
June 30, 2017         
Assets         
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates$66.7
 $9.6
 $121.0
 $228.0
 $425.3
Total assets$66.7
 $9.6
 $121.0
 $228.0
 $425.3
September 30, 2016         
Assets         
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates$66.1
 $
 $80.8
 $156.6
 $303.5
Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases(e)
29.8
 
 
 
 29.8
Accounts receivable(e)
1.1
 
 
 9.2
 10.3
Total assets$97.0
 $
 $80.8
 $165.8
 $343.6
The project’s sponsors remain committed to the project, and as such, on June 25, 2018, Constitution requested FERC grant a 24-month extension on construction of the pipeline.
(a) "InvestmentsWe evaluate our investment in Constitution for other than temporary impairment. Our impairment assessment uses income and market approaches in determining the fair value of our investment in Constitution. Refer to Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements. We recorded an other than temporary impairment charge of $34.0 million to “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates" balance relatesaffiliates”, and recorded a reversal to “Operation and maintenance” expense of a previously recognized expense of $3.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. We evaluated our remaining investment at June 30, 2018, and determined that there was no additional impairment. There could be additional losses in the value of the investment beyond the impairment charge already taken. However, we believe that recoveries from the sale of the inventories held by Constitution will mostly offset these expenditures. We also continue to incur legal fees associated with the project. At June 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017, WGL Midstream held a $3.9 million and $38.1 million equity method investment in ASD.Constitution, respectively.
(b) The following tables present summary information about our unconsolidated investments:
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Balance Sheet Location of Unconsolidated Investments
 Solar Investments Pipelines  
(in millions) 
Non-VIEs(a)
 
VIEs(b)
 
Non-VIEs(c)
 Total
June 30, 2018        
Assets        
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates $
 $415.3
 $262.1
 $677.4
Total assets $
 $415.3
 $262.1
 $677.4
September 30, 2017        
Assets        
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates $9.6
 $146.7
 $237.9
 $394.2
Total assets $9.6
 $146.7
 $237.9
 $394.2
(a) Balance relates to interest held in SFEE.SFEE on September 30, 2017
(c) (b) Balance relates to equity method investment in Meade.
(d)(c) Balance relates to equity method investments in Constitution, Mountain Valley Pipeline and Stonewall System.
(e) Prior year balances relate to direct financing leases in Nextility and SunEdison.

NOTE 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
WGL and its subsidiaries engage in inter-company transactions in the ordinary course of business. Inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements of WGL, except as described below. Washington Gas provides accounting, treasury, legal and other administrative and general support to affiliates, and files consolidated tax returns that include affiliated taxable transactions. Washington Gas bills its affiliates in accordance with

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regulatory requirements for the actual cost of providing these services, which approximates their market value. To the extent such billings are outstanding, they are reflected in “Receivables from associated companies” on Washington Gas’ balance sheets. Washington Gas assigns or allocates these costs directly to its affiliates and, therefore, does not recognize revenues or expenses associated with providing these services. Washington Gas believes that allocations based on broad measures of business activity are appropriate for allocating expenses resulting from common services. Affiliate entities are allocated a portion of common services based on a formula driven by appropriate indicators of activity, as approved by management.
In connection with billing on behalf of unregulated third partythird-party marketers, including WGL Energy Services and with other miscellaneous billing processes, Washington Gas collects cash on behalf of affiliates and transfers the cash in a reasonable time period. Cash collected by Washington Gas on behalf of its affiliates but not yet transferred is recorded in “Payables to associated companies” on Washington Gas’ balance sheets.Condensed Balance Sheets.
Washington Gas haspreviously obtained third-party project financing on behalf of the Federalfederal government to provide funds during the construction of certain energy management services projects entered into under Washington Gas' area- widearea-wide contract. In connectionDecember 2016, WGL Energy Systems entered into an agreement to obtain third-party financing and receive funds directly from the third-party lender during the construction period associated with work completed under the area-wide contract,related energy management service projects. As part of the ongoing financing arrangement, Washington Gas records a receivable representing the government’s obligation, and records an inter-company payable to WGL Energy Systems for the construction work is performed by WGL Energy Systems on behalf of Washington Gas and anfor the same amount is recorded in "Payables to associated companies" for work performed by WGL Energy Systems for which cash has not been transferred.. Refer to Note 3—Short Term DebtShort-Term Debt of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the project financing.
The following table presents the receivables from and payables to associated companies as of June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016.2017.
 
Washington Gas Receivables From / Payables To Associated Companies
(In millions)June 30, 2017 September 30, 2016June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
Receivables from Associated Companies$16.1
 $13.8
Payables to Associated Companies$91.5
 $65.8
Receivables from associated companies$33.6
 $32.4
Payables to associated companies$109.3
 $94.8
Washington Gas provides gas balancing services related to storage, injections, withdrawals and deliveries to all energy marketers participating in the sale of natural gas on an unregulated basis through the customer choice programs that operate in

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its service territory. These balancing services include the sale of natural gas supply commodities related to various peaking arrangements contractually supplied to Washington Gas and then partially allocated and assigned by Washington Gas to the energy marketers, including WGL Energy Services. Washington Gas records revenues for these balancing services pursuant to tariffs approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies. These related party amounts related tofor balancing services provided to WGL Energy Services have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements of WGL. The following table shows the amounts Washington Gas charged WGL Energy Services for balancing services.services which are located in "Utility Operating Revenues".

Washington Gas - Gas Balancing Service Charges
Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)2017 2016 2017 201620182017 20182017
Gas balancing service charge$4.2
 $5.5
 $19.9
 $21.7
$4.3
$4.2
 $15.3
$19.9

As a result of these balancing services, an imbalance is created for volumes of natural gas received by Washington Gas that are not equal to the volumes of natural gas delivered to customers of the energy marketers. At June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, WGL Energy Services recognized accounts receivable from Washington Gas of $3.0$7.4 million related to an imbalance in gas volumes. At September 30, 2016, WGL Energy Services recognized accounts payable to Washington Gas of $0.8and $1.4 million respectively, related to an imbalance in gas volumes. Due to regulatory treatment, these payables and receivables are not eliminated in the consolidated financial statements of WGL. Refer to Note 1—Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of theour combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20162017 for further discussion of these imbalance transactions.

Washington Gas participates in a purchase of receivables (POR) program as approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC of MD), whereby it purchases receivables from participating energy marketers at approved discount rates. In

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addition, WGL Energy Services participates in POR programs with certain Maryland and Pennsylvania utilities, whereby it sells its receivables to various utilities, including Washington Gas, at approved discount rates. The receivables purchased by Washington Gas are included in “Accounts receivable” in the accompanying balance sheet. Any activity between Washington Gas and WGL Energy Services related to the POR program has been eliminated in the accompanying financial statements for WGL. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Washington Gas had balances of $3.9$4.0 million and $4.2$3.2 million, respectively, of purchased receivables from WGL Energy Services.Services which are located in "Accounts receivable".

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

REGULATORY CONTINGENCIES
Certain legal and administrative proceedings incidental to our business, including regulatory contingencies, involve WGL and/or its subsidiaries. In our opinion, we have recorded an adequate provision for probable losses or refunds to customers for regulatory contingencies related to these proceedings.
DistrictApplication for Approval of Columbia JurisdictionReduction of Distribution Rates
Investigation intoOn January 12, 2018, Washington Gas’ Cash ReimbursementGas filed applications to Competitive Service Providers (CSPs). On August 5, 2014, the Office of the People’s Counsel’s (OPC) of DC filed a complaint with The Public Service Commission ofreduce customer rates in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (PSCto reflect the impact of DC) requesting that the Commission open an investigation into Washington Gas’ paymentsTax Act, including both the impact of the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities and reduction of the federal tax rate to CSPs to cash-out over-deliveries of natural gas supplies during the 2008-2009 winter heating season. OPC asserted that21%. Washington Gas made excess paymentsbegan tracking the impact of the Tax Act on revenue requirements beginning January 1, 2018, recording all impacts to regulatory assets and liabilities. In Maryland, the PSC of MD approved the application effective for bills rendered on or after February 1, 2018.
In Virginia, the application was dismissed on March 15, 2018 and Washington Gas will file a new general rate case in the amount of $2.4 million to CSPs.July 2018. On December 19, 2014,June 29, 2018, the PSC of DC grantedapproved the OPCsettlement agreement, reflecting an annual reduction in Washington Gas’ distribution rates of DC’s request and opened$8.3 million, effective for service rendered on or after July 1, 2018. The settling parties were directed to file a formal investigation. On October 27, 2015,joint proposal, by August 1, 2018, depicting the PSC of DC issued an order finding that regulatory liability balance for the period January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, which will be refunded to customers through a one-time bill credit beginning with Washington Gas’ December 2018 billing cycle.
Washington Gas in performinghas recorded regulatory liabilities, representing the cash-out, had violated D.C. Code 34-1101’s requirement that no service shall be provided without Commission approval. The PSCamounts owed to customers for reduced rates between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018 of DC directed Washington Gas11.5 million and $5.4 million, for Virginia and the District of Columbia respectively. Please refer to provide calculations showing what the impact would have been had Washington Gas made volumetric adjustments to CSP deliveries as of April 2009, which Washington Gas calculates would result in a refund of approximately $2.4 million, which was recognized by WGL in fiscal year 2015. On February 3, 2016, the PSC of DC issued an order denying OPC’s application Note 7— Income taxes for reconsideration and granting in part, and denying in part, Washington Gas’ application for reconsideration.  Washington Gas and OPC filed initial briefs on February 18, 2016, and reply briefs on February 29, 2016, on the issue of whether there is a more reasonable way to reconcile the over-deliveries by CSPs such as through volumetric adjustments or through cash payments. On August 11, 2016, the PSC of DC issued an order requiring Washington Gas to refund approximately $2.4 million through the Actual Cost Adjustment ("ACA"). On August 26,information.

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2016, Washington Gas filed its plan for implementing the $2.4 million refund within a 12-month period. The PSC of DC issued an Order on October 7, 2016, clarifying Washington Gas' refunding and reporting requirements.

Virginia Jurisdiction

Virginia Rate Case. On June 30, 2016, Washington Gas filed an application with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC of VA) to increase its base rates for natural gas service by $45.6 million, which includes $22.3 million of revenue associated with natural gas pipeline replacement initiatives previously approved by the Commission and paid by customers through a monthly rider. Additionally, the proposed rate increase includes provisions designed to deliver the benefits of natural gas to more customers that include: (i) facilitating conversion to natural gas in locations already served by Washington Gas; (ii) expanding the natural gas system to high-growth communities in Virginia and (iii) research and development that we believe will enable innovations to enhance service for our customers.

Interim rates went into effect, subject to refund, in the December 2016 billing cycle. Intervenors filed testimony on January 31, 2017, Staff of the SCC of VA filed testimony on February 28, 2017 and Washington Gas filed its rebuttal testimony on March 28, 2017. On April 17, 2017, Washington Gas filed with the SCC of VA a unanimous settlement as to a specific annual revenue increase, but not as to a specific return on equity, specific accounting adjustments, or specific ratemaking methodologies, except as otherwise set forth therein. The Stipulation setsset forth, for purposes of settlement, a base rate increase of $34 million ($14.1(of which $14.1 million netrepresents incremental base rate revenues over and above the inclusion of Washington Gas' Steps to Advance Virginia’s Energy (SAVE)SAVE Plan costs which are currentlywere previously recovered through monthly surcharges). For purposes of the settlement, the mid-point of the return on equity range of 9.0-10.0%9.0%-10.0%% will be used in any application or filing, other than a change in base rates, effective December 1, 2016. On June 30, 2017, the Chief Hearing Examiner issued a report recommending that the CommissionSCC of VA approve the Stipulation. The Stipulation is pending review and approval byOn September 8, 2017, Washington Gas received a final order from the SCC of VA.VA accepting settlement subject to minor modifications to Washington Gas’ System Expansion Proposals. All parties agreed to a Revised Stipulation filed on September 20, 2017, reflecting the SCC of VA’s denial of one of the System Expansion Proposals and Washington Gas’ withdrawal of the second one. The SCC of VA issued its final order approving the revised stipulation on September 25, 2017. Refunds to customers, which have been accrued by Washington Gas at June 30,December 31, 2017, will be made relatedwere completed on February 7, 2018. Washington Gas’ methodology to the interim billings based oncompute customer refunds is pending review by the SCC of VA approval of the Stipulation and rates.

VA.
FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
WGL has guaranteed payments primarily for certain commitments on behalf of certainsome of its subsidiaries. At June 30, 2017, these guarantees totaled $30.7 million, $168.8 million, $114.0 million and $404.3 million for Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services, WGL Energy Systems and WGL Midstream, respectively. At June 30, 2017, WGL also had guarantees on behalf of other subsidiaries totaling $2.2 million. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of WGL's financial exposure related to these commitments. For all of our financial guarantees, WGL may cancel any or all future obligations upon written notice to the counterparty, but WGL would continue to be responsible for the obligations created under the guarantees prior to the effective date of the cancellation. WGL has also guaranteed payments for certain of our external partners. At June 30, 2017,2018, the maximum potential amount of future payments under the guarantees for external parties totaled $13.6$0.6 million.

ANTERO CONTRACT
Washington Gas and WGL Midstream contracted in June 2014 with Antero Resources Corporation (Antero) to buy gas from Antero at invoiced prices based on an index, and at a delivery point, specified in the contracts. Since deliveries began, however,

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the index price paid has been more than the fair market value at the same physical delivery point, resulting in losses to date of $23.0$29.6 million. Accordingly, Washington Gas and WGL Midstream notified Antero that it sought to apply a provision of the contracts that would permit a new index to be established.  Antero objected, claiming that the contract provisions permitting re-pricing did not apply, unless Antero itself chose to sell gas at cheaper prices at the delivery point (which Antero claimed it had not).  The dispute was arbitrated in January 2017, and the arbitral tribunal ruled in favor of Antero on the applicability of the re-pricing mechanism.  However, the tribunal ruled that it lacked authority to determine whether Antero was in breach of its obligation to deliver gas to Washington Gas and WGL Midstream at a point where they could obtain the higher pricing. Accordingly, Washington Gas and WGL Midstream have filed suit in state court in Colorado for a determination of this issue. Antero movedThe state court granted Antero’s motion to dismiss the case and the case is currently on appeal.
Separately, Antero has initiated suit and its motion to dismiss has been denied.against Washington Gas and WGL Midstream, have filed a motion for partial summary judgment, seeking the Court to declareclaiming that Antero is in breach of its obligation to deliver gas at the TCO Pool, leaving for trial only the issue of damages.  Antero has opposed the motion, and the motion is pending before the court for ruling. Antero has filed a counterclaim alleging breach of contract. Antero alleges that Washington Gas and WGL Midstreamthey have failed to purchase specified daily quantities of gas and refused to pay invoicedseeking alleged cover damages and that Washington

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Notesexceeding $100 million as of April 4, 2018, according to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Gas and WGL Midstream are in continuing breach of their obligations in this respect. Antero seeks unspecified damages in an amount to be proved at trial.Antero's complaint. Washington Gas and WGL Midstream have filed an answer opposing this counterclaim.

oppose both the validity and amount of Antero’s claim. WGL believes any loss associated with these claims to be remote and therefore, no accrual was made as of June 30, 2018.  In December 2017, WGL Midstream amended its purchase contract with Antero and, effective February 1, 2018, is no longer obligated to purchase gas at the delivery point that is the subject of these disputes.
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND INCIDENT
Washington Gas continues to support the investigation by the NTSB into the August 10, 2016 explosion and fire at an apartment complex on Arliss Street in Silver Spring, Maryland, the cause of which has not been determined.  Additional information will be made available by the NTSB at the appropriate time. On November 2, 2016, twoA total of 40 civil actions wererelated to the incident have been filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court against WGL and Washington Gas (as well as a property management company that is not affiliated with WGL or Washington Gas), by residents of the apartment complex. In one lawsuit, twenty-nine plaintiffs seek unspecified damages for, among others, wrongful death and personal injury. The other action is a class action suit seeking total damages stated to be less than $5 million for, among others, property damage and various counts relating to the loss of the use of the premises. Both actions allege causes of action for negligence, product liability, and declaratory relief. Thirty-two civil actions have been filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland seekingMaryland. All of these suits seek unspecified damages for personal injury andand/or property damage. The one action seeking class action status has been amended to assert property damage and loss of use claims. We maintain excess liability insurance coverage from highly-rated insurers, subject to a nominal self-insured retention. We believe that this coverage will be sufficient to cover any significant liability to it that may result from this incident. Management is unable to determine a range of potential losses that are reasonably possible of occurring and therefore we have not recorded a reserve associated with this incident. Washington Gas was invited by the NTSB to be a party to the investigation and in that capacity, continues to work closely with the NTSB to help determine the cause of this incident.
MERGER WITH ALTAGAS
For a discussion of merger related commitments, refer to Note 17 — Subsequent Events of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTE 14. PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

The following table shows the components of net periodic benefit costs (income) recognized in our financial statements during the three and nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

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Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)
Pension
Benefits
 
Health and
Life Benefits
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Health and
Life Benefits
Pension
Benefits
 
Health and
Life Benefits
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Health and
Life Benefits
Service cost$4.1
 $1.4
 $3.6
 $1.2
$3.7
 $1.3
 $4.1
 $1.4
Interest cost9.6
 2.9
 10.3
 3.2
9.9
 2.9
 9.6
 2.9
Expected return on plan assets(10.3) (5.5) (10.2) (5.1)(10.6) (5.9) (10.3) (5.5)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)0.1
 (4.4) 
 (4.4)0.1
 (4.4) 0.1
 (4.4)
Amortization of net actuarial loss5.5
 0.2
 4.3
 0.3
3.9
 
 5.5
 0.2
Net periodic benefit cost (income)9.0
 (5.4) 8.0
 (4.8)7.0
��(6.1) 9.0
 (5.4)
Amount allocated to construction projects(1.6) 1.1
 (1.5) 1.1
(1.5) 1.2
 (1.6) 1.1
Amount deferred as regulatory asset/liabilitynet
1.8
 
 1.8
 (0.1)1.8
 
 1.8
 
Amount charged (credited) to expense$9.2
 $(4.3) $8.3
 $(3.8)$7.3
 $(4.9) $9.2
 $(4.3)
Nine Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162018 2017
Service cost$12.3
 $4.3
 $10.7
 $3.4
$11.1
 $3.9
 $12.3
 $4.3
Interest cost28.8
 8.7
 31.0
 9.8
29.7
 8.7
 28.8
 8.7
Expected return on plan assets(30.8) (16.6) (30.7) (15.3)(31.8) (17.7) (30.8) (16.6)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)0.3
 (13.2) 0.2
 (13.2)0.3
 (13.2) 0.3
 (13.2)
Amortization of net actuarial loss16.5
 0.6
 12.7
 0.9
11.7
 
 16.5
 0.6
Net periodic benefit cost (income)27.1
 (16.2) 23.9
 (14.4)21.0
 (18.3) 27.1
 (16.2)
Amount allocated to construction projects(4.9) 3.5
 (4.1) 3.0
(3.7) 3.2
 (4.9) 3.5
Amount deferred as regulatory asset/liabilitynet
5.3
 (0.1) 5.3
 (0.2)5.2
 
 5.3
 (0.1)
Amount charged (credited) to expense$27.5
 $(12.8) $25.1
 $(11.6)$22.5
 $(15.1) $27.5
 $(12.8)
Amounts included in the line item “Amount deferred as regulatory asset/liability-net,” as shown in the table above, represent the amortization of previously unrecovered costs of the applicable pension benefits or the health and life benefits as approved in the District of Columbia. We expect the balances to be fully amortized by October 2019.

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NOTE 15. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following tables show the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for WGL and Washington Gas by component for the three and nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
 
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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
(In thousands)Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Beginning Balance$(8,874) $(24,258) $(38,539) $(14,236)$(5,547) $(8,874) $(5,997) $(38,539)
Qualified cash flow hedging instruments(a)
51
 (16,995) 49,556
 (34,545)53
 51
 158
 49,556
Change in prior service credit(b)
(217) (216) (651) (644)(273) (217) (820) (651)
Amortization of actuarial loss(b)
588
 420
 1,763
 1,258
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)422
 (16,791) 50,668
 (33,931)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)235
 (6,969) 20,816
 (14,087)
Change in actuarial net loss(b)
530
 588
 1,587
 1,763
Current-period other comprehensive income310
 422
 925
 50,668
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income83
 235
 248
 20,816
Ending Balance$(8,687) $(34,080) $(8,687) $(34,080)$(5,320) $(8,687) $(5,320) $(8,687)
(a) 
Cash flow hedging instruments represent interest rate swap agreements related to debt issuances. Refer to Note 8- Derivative and Weather-related Instruments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the interest rate swap agreements.
(b) 
These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 14- Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Washington Gas Light Company
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
(In thousands)Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
  
2017 2016 2017 2016
Beginning Balance$(7,383) $(6,464) $(7,830) $(6,712)
Change in prior service credit(a) 
(217) (216) (651) (644)
Amortization of actuarial loss(a)
588
 420
 1,763
 1,258
Current-period other comprehensive income371
 204
 1,112
 614
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income145
 82
 439
 244
Ending Balance$(7,157) $(6,342) $(7,157) $(6,342)
(a)
These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 14-Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for additional details.

NOTE 16. PLANNED MERGER WITH ALTAGAS LTD.
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On January 25, 2017, WGL entered into an agreement and plan of merger (Merger Agreement) to combine with AltaGas in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion. The Merger Agreement provides for the merger of a newly formed indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas with and into WGL, with WGL continuing as the surviving corporation in the merger (the Merger) and becoming an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement) of the Merger, WGL shareholders will receive $88.25 in cash, without interest, for each share of WGL common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement). The Boards of Directors of each of WGL and AltaGas have unanimously approved the Merger, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018.

Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified closing conditions, including, among others, the approval of the Merger by the holders of more than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of WGL common stock, which approval occurred on May 10, 2017, and approvals required from the PSC of DC, the PSC of MD and the SCC of VA. WGL and AltaGas have also submitted the transaction for review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States


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(CFIUS)
Washington Gas Light Company
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
(In thousands)Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
  
2018 2017 2018 2017
Beginning Balance$(4,147) $(7,383) $(4,522) $(7,830)
Change in prior service credit(a) 
(273) (217) (820) (651)
Change in actuarial net loss(a)
530
 588
 1,587
 1,763
Current-period other comprehensive income257
 371
 767
 1,112
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income69
 145
 204
 439
Ending Balance$(3,959) $(7,157) $(3,959) $(7,157)
(a)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 14-Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
NOTE 16. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The following tables detail the changes in operating assets and liabilities from operating activities, cash payments that have been included in the determination of earnings and non-cash investing and financing activities:

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WGL Holdings Inc.
For the nine months ended June 30,2018 2017
(In thousands)   
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues—net$(49,268) $(112,725)
Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net31,100
 (11,285)
Storage gas119,217
 (3,399)
Prepaid taxes(4,711) 11,309
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities(10,911) 30,677
Customer deposits and advance payments(1,325) (24,908)
Accrued taxes10,753
 4,987
Other current assets35,291
 (17,386)
Other current liabilities(9,298) 14,588
Deferred gas costs—net26,212
 12,702
Deferred assets—other(20,424) (10,890)
Deferred liabilities—other3,837
 76
Pension and other post-retirement benefits(1,344) (7,178)
Other—net3,594
 2,379
Changes in operating assets and liabilities$132,723
 $(111,053)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Income taxes paid (refunded)—net$649
 $(3,890)
Interest paid$54,533
 $53,027
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Extinguishment of project debt financing$(28,312) $(27,927)
Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$40,986
 $38,101
Dividends paid in common stock$
 $1,362
Stock based compensation$12,389
 $6,564
Transfer of investments to fixed assets$10,054
 $30,114
Transfer of notes receivables to investments$
 $10,031


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Washington Gas
For the nine months ended June 30,2018 2017
(In thousands)   
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
Accounts receivable, unbilled revenues and receivables from associated companies—net$(45,234) $(109,427)
Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net31,100
 (11,285)
Storage gas38,076
 15,270
Prepaid taxes346
 5,127
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, including payables to associated companies8,179
 32,724
Customer deposits and advance payments(125) (20,107)
Accrued taxes10,350
 2,928
Other current assets(7,329) (4,945)
Other current liabilities(368) 37
Deferred gas costs—net26,212
 12,702
Deferred assets—other(19,084) (7,527)
Deferred liabilities—other(10,233) 489
Pension and other post-retirement benefits(1,426) (7,178)
Other—net3,255
 2,550
Changes in operating assets and liabilities$33,719
 $(88,642)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Income taxes paid (refunded)—net$(958) $
Interest paid$31,061
 $36,202
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Extinguishment of project debt financing$(28,312) $(27,927)
Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$26,472
 $28,666

NOTE 17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

MERGER WITH ALTAGAS

On January 25, 2017, WGL entered into an agreement and plan of Merger (Merger Agreement) to combine with AltaGas in an all cash transaction. The merger was consummated on July 6, 2018. The Merger Agreement is also subject to FERC approval, which was obtained on July 6, 2017, and expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period underprovided for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR), which occurred on July 17, 2017. The Merger Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of both WGL and AltaGas. These covenants include, among others, an obligation on behalf of WGL to operate its business in the ordinary course until the Merger is consummated, subject to certain exceptions.

The Merger Agreement may be terminated by each of WGL and AltaGas under certain circumstances, including if the Merger is not consummated by January 25, 2018 (subject to a 180 day extension by either party subject to certain conditions being met). The Merger Agreement also contains certain additional termination rights for both AltaGas and WGL, and provides that, upon terminationmerger of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances,Sub, a newly formed indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas would be requiredwith and into WGL, whereby WGL became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas. Upon consummation of the merger, each share of WGL common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to pay a termination feethe closing was converted automatically into the right to receive $88.25 (Merger Consideration) in cash per share, without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes. Shares of $205 million, $182 million, or $68 million (depending on the specific circumstances of termination) to WGL andcommon stock held by WGL, would be required to pay AltaGas, a termination fee of $136 million, only under specific circumstances as outlined in the Merger Agreement.Sub or any subsidiaries were not entitled to receive the Merger Consideration. All shares of WGL common stock ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled. Each share of the Merger Sub's issued and outstanding common stock at the time of the consummation of the merger was converted into one share of WGL common stock for a total of 100 WGL post-Merger shares owned by Wrangler 1 LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas (Wrangler 1). As a result of the Merger, WGL's common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

In connection with entering into the Merger, Agreement, WGL entered intoestablished Wrangler SPE LLC., the SPE for the purposes of owning the common stock of Washington Gas in a subscription agreement with AltaGas, in which WGL agreed, uponbankruptcy remote entity. The SPE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WGL. Following the occurrenceconsummation of certain conditions, to issue and sell to AltaGas up to an aggregatethe merger, all of 15,000Washington Gas’ outstanding shares of Series A Non-Voting Non-Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (Non-Voting Preferred Stock) for a purchase price of $10,000 per share. Ifcommon stock are now owned by the consolidated debt to total capitalization ratio is forecastedSPE. The merger had no effect on the Washington Gas preferred stock, which continues to be in excess of 62% at December 31, 2017 or any quarterly period thereafter, AltaGas will purchase a number of shares of Non-Voting Preferred Stock to produce a forecasted ratio equal to 62%, but not more than 5,000 shares in any single quarter or more than 15,000 shares in the aggregate. If the Merger Agreement is terminated or the Outside Date (as defined in the Merger Agreement) expires, no subscription will be made after the date of termination or expiration, and WGL will have six months thereafter to redeem any Non-Voting Preferred Stock previously issued.outstanding.

Merger Approval Proceedings

District of Columbia

On April 24, 2017, AltaGas, WGL and Washington Gas (Applicants) filed an application with the PSC of DC seeking approval of the Merger Agreement. In an order issued on April 25, 2017, the PSC of DC scheduled a procedural conference on May 18, 2017 with the Staff of the PSC of DC and interested parties to consider the factors to be considered in the case to determine whether the Merger is in the public interest, identify factual issues in dispute and consider a procedural schedule for the proceeding. To approve the Merger Agreement, the PSC of DC mustneeded to find that the Mergermerger taken as a whole is in the public interest. In the April 25, 2017 order, the PSC of DC stated that in making this determination, it has balanced the interests of shareholders and investors with ratepayers and the community; determined that benefits to shareholders must not come at the expense of ratepayers; and found that to be approved, the transaction must produce a direct and tangible benefit to ratepayers. It stated further that in determining whether the public interest requirements are met, the PSC of DC has in past merger cases identified seven factors it has considered in reviewing each transaction, including the effects of the transaction on (i) ratepayers, shareholders, the financial health of the utilities standing alone and as merged, and the economy of the District; (ii) utility management and administrative operations; (iii) public safety and the safety and reliability of services; (iv) risks associated with all of the applicants' affiliated non-jurisdictional business operations; (v) the PSC of DC's ability to regulateOn May 8, 2018, Washington Gas, effectively; (vi) competition in the local retailAltaGas, and wholesale markets that impact the District and District ratepayers; and (vii) conservation of natural resources and preservation of environmental quality. The law of the District of Columbia does not impose any time limit on the PSC of DC’s review of the Merger.other key stakeholders filed a proposed

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On April 24, 2017, AltaGas, WGL and Washington Gas filed an application with the PSC of MD seeking approval of the Merger Agreement. On April 26, 2017, the PSC of MD issued an order scheduling a pre-hearing conference on May 30, 2017, to set a procedural schedule for the proceeding, to consider any petition to intervene that have been filed, and to consider any other preliminary matters requested by the parties. Maryland law requires the PSC of MD to approve a merger subject to its review if it finds that the merger agreement is consistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity, including benefits and no harm to consumers. In making this determination, the PSC of MD is required to consider the following criteria: (i) the potential impact of the acquisition on rates and charges paid by customers and on the services and conditions of operation of the public service company; (ii) the potential impact of the acquisition on continuing investment needs for the maintenance of


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utility services, plant,unanimous settlement agreement and related infrastructure; (iii) the proposed capital structure that will result from the acquisition, including allocation of earnings from Washington Gas; (iv) the potential effects on employment; (v) the projected allocation of any savings that are expected between stockholders and rate payers; (vi) issues of reliability, quality of service, and quality of customer service; (vii) the potential impact of the acquisition on community investment; (viii) affiliate and cross-subsidization issues; (ix) the use or pledge of utility assets for the benefit of an affiliate; (x) jurisdictional and choice-of-law issues; (xi) whether it is necessary to revisestipulation with the PSC of MD's ring-fencing and codeDC. On May 23, the PSC of conduct regulationsDC issued an Order granting the parties’ request to reopen the record in lightthe proceeding to permit consideration of the acquisition;Settlement Agreement. On June 28, 2018, the PSC of DC issued an Order granting approval of the Settlement Agreement subject to conditions. The Applicants accepted the conditions set forth in the Order on July 2, 2018.

Maryland and (xii) any other issues Virginia

In April 2017, the Applicants filed applications with the PSC of MD considers relevant to the assessment of the acquisition in relation to the public interest, convenience, and necessity. The PSC of MD is required to issue an order within 180 days of the date the application was filed, but may extend the date by 45 days for good cause. An order is expected by December 5, 2017.

Virginia

On April 24, 2017, AltaGas and WGL and Washington Gas, filed a petition with the SCC of VA seeking approval of the Merger Agreement. Virginia law provides that, ifOrders granting approval were received from the PSC of MD and the SCC of VA determines,on April 4, 2018 and October 20, 2017, respectively.

On December 21, 2017, Washington Gas filed an application with or without hearing, that adequate service to the public at just and reasonable rates will not be impaired or jeopardized by granting the petition for approval, then the SCC of VA shall approvefor approval of a merger with such conditions thatnew service agreement between Washington Gas and AltaGas Services (U.S.) Inc. (ASUS) for Washington Gas to receive centralized corporate services, and to authorize affiliate transactions for a period of five years. On March 15, 2018, the SCC of VA deemsissued an Order directing Washington Gas to be appropriate in orderinstitute certain corrective measures (Revised Agreement) to satisfy this standard. Thethe original Agreement. On July 25, 2018, Washington Gas filed with the SCC of VA is required to issue an order within 60 days from the date of filinga signed and executed copy of the petition, but may extendapproved Revised Agreement.

Other Federal Approvals

In addition to the review period for up to 120 additional days. An order is expected to be issued by October 20, 2017.approvals discussed above, AltaGas and WGL received the following approvals on the dates indicated:

FERC - July 6, 2017

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) - August 18, 2017

On April 24, 2017, AltaGas, WGL and Washington Gas, filed a joint voluntary notice with the CFIUS.
Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice - July 17, 2017(a)

HSR

On June 15, 2017, AltaGas and WGL submitted to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice completed Premerger Notification and Report Forms with respect to the proposed acquisition by AltaGas Ltd. of certain voting securities of WGL. (a)The waiting period required by Section 7A(b)(1) of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 18a(b)(1) (akaand the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended)amended, expired on July 17, 2017.  The expiration of the Clayton Act’s waiting period deemsdeemed the Mergermerger approved by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice.

FERC
Merger Related Costs

On April 24, 2017,Merger Commitments

Approval of the merger across all jurisdictions was conditioned upon AltaGas and WGL Energy Services submittedagreeing to FERCcertain financial commitments including: customer bill credits, funding for low-income weatherization and energy efficiency initiatives, public safety programs, energy educational programs, gas expansion fund contributions, workplace development initiatives, charitable contributions, and other required commitments. The commitments will be funded by AltaGas within various timeframes from 30 days to 10 years after the merger close. In addition, the commitments related to Maryland and the District of Columbia are subject to a Joint Application for Authorization of Disposition of Jurisdictional Assets and Merger under Section 203Most Favored Nation (MFN) provision that may change the amount or nature of the Federal Power Act. Undercommitments. We did not recognize any merger commitment liabilities on our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2018. The following table lists commitment obligations that section, FERC shall approve a merger if it finds that the proposed transaction will be consistent withrecorded to “Operation and maintenance” expense on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the public interest. fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.



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Washington Gas Light Company
Merger Commitments
(in millions)
Commitment DescriptionAmount
Customer bill credits$56.4
Low-income weatherization and energy efficiency initiatives4.5
Charitable contributions13.5
Work place development initiatives7.4
Gas expansion fund contributions30.3
Public safety programs0.5
Energy customer or education programs22.8
Total merger commitments$135.4

The following additional commitments by Washington Gas will have an impact on our consolidated financial statements when the transactions are incurred in the future:

1)Hiring of three damage prevention trainers in each jurisdiction for a total of $2.8 million over 5 years;
2)Investment of $70.0 million over a 10 year period to further extend natural gas service to areas within Washington Gas's service territory, which will be incorporated into Washington Gas's ongoing capital plan; and
3)Spending $8.0 million on leak mitigation and reducing leak backlogs.

In making this determination,addition, there are a number of operational commitments that will have a impact on the FERCongoing business of Washington Gas, including reductions of leak backlogs, conducting a root cause analysis related to customer service, increasing supplier diversity, achieving synergy savings benefits, developing protocols for moving meters from inside to outside customers’ premises, as well as reporting and tracking related to all the commitments.

Other Merger Related Costs

Upon consummation of the merger, it is anticipated that WGL will considerrecognize merger related expenses in “Operation and maintenance” expense in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 for the following criteria: (i) horizontal competition analysis; (ii) vertical competition issues; (iii) no adverse effect on rates; (iv) no adverse effect on regulation;items:

1)$26.1 million for retention payments to senior executives and key employees and acceleration of stock-based incentive compensation plans;
2)$29.7 million related to investment banking and legal fees owed upon completion of the merger; and
3)$38.0 million impairment in “Net property, plant and equipment” associated with the merger.

Additional acceleration of stock-based incentive compensation plans and (v) no improper cross-subsidization. On July 6, 2017,severance costs related to senior executives following the FERC issued an order authorizingmerger could be recognized in future quarters.

Pursuant to the Merger concluding thatagreement, WGL contributed $61.8 million to rabbi trusts formed to fully satisfy certain outstanding employee benefit obligations immediately prior to the proposedmerger close.

We recognized merger transaction is consistent withcosts of $1.5 million and $2.3 million for the public interest.three and nine months ended June 30, 2018, and $0.8 million and $12.7 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, in “Operations and maintenance” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management’s Discussion) analyzes the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of WGL and its subsidiaries. It also includes management’s analysis of past financial results and potential factors that may affect future results, potential future risks and
approaches that may be used to manage them. Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, “WGL,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the holding company or the consolidated entity of WGL Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries.
Management’s Discussion is divided into the following two major sections:
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WGL—This section describes the financial condition and results of operations of WGL Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. It includes discussions of our regulated operations, including Washington Gas and Hampshire, Gas Company (Hampshire), and our non-utility operations.
Washington Gas—This section describes the financial condition and results of operations of Washington Gas, a subsidiary of WGL, which comprises the majority of the regulated utility segment.
Both sections of Management’s Discussion—WGL and Washington Gas—are designed to provide an understanding of our operations and financial performance and should be read in conjunction with the respective company’s financial statements and the combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this quarterly report as well as our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (2016 Annual Report).2017.
Unless otherwise noted, earnings per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis, and are based on weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding. Our operations are seasonal and, accordingly, our operating results for the interim periods presented are not indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Introduction
WGL, through its subsidiaries, sells and delivers natural gas and provides a variety of energy-related products and services to customers primarily in the District of Columbia and the surrounding metropolitan areas in Maryland and Virginia. In addition to our primary markets, WGL’s non-utility subsidiaries provide customized energy solutions across a much wider footprint, with business activities across the United States.
WGL has four operating segments:
regulated utility;
retail energy-marketing;
commercial energy systemssystems; and
midstream energy services.

Regulated Utility Operating Segment

The regulated utility operating segment is composed of our core subsidiary, Washington Gas. Washington Gas engages in the delivery and sale of natural gas that is regulated by regulatory commissions in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. During the third fiscal quarter of 2018 compared to prior year, our utility earnings showed improved results primarily due to (i)reflect higher customer growth. These favorable variances were offset by lower unrealized margins associated with our asset optimization program (ii) new base rates in Virginia and the District of Columbia, (iii) increased customer growth of approximately 12,000 and (iv) lowerhigher operation and maintenance expenses. Partially offsetting these favorable variances wereexpenses primarily related to uncollectible accounts and higher depreciationsystem safety and amortizationintegrity expenses.

Retail Energy-Marketing Operating Segment
 
We offer competitively priced natural gas, electricity and energy from renewable sources to customers through WGL Energy Services, our non-utility retail energy-marketing subsidiary. ThisDuring the third fiscal quarter of 2018 compared to the prior year, this segment saw lowerhigher earnings reflecting higher unrealized margins; higher realized gas margins due tolower natural gas margins resulting from (i) lower portfolio optimization, (ii) unfavorable weather and price conditions and (iii) differences in storage injection timing; lower realized and unrealized margins. Electricityelectric margins were lower due to lower average unit margins and lower sales volume; and higher capacity charges from the regional power grid operator (PJM) associated with fixed-price retail contracts.operating expenses.
  
Commercial Energy Systems Operating Segment
Through WGL Energy Systems and WGSW, we offer efficient and sustainable commercial energy solutions focused on owning and operating distributed generation assets such as Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems and upgrading energy related systems of large government and commercial facilities. During the quarter this segment continued to deliver improved results. Growth is attributed to increasedgrowth in distributed generation assets in service, including increased solar renewable energy credit sales and higher earnings from alternative energy investments, including tax equity ventures.

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Partially offsetting these favorable variances were lower revenues fromrelated systems of large government and commercial facilities. During the energy-efficiency contracting businessthird fiscal quarter of 2018 compared to prior year, this segment had reduced earnings due to the completion of certain projects and higher operating expenses related toin our commercial distributed generation business, development costs.partially offset by higher earnings from our investment distributed generation business, including investments in tax equity partnerships.

Midstream Energy Services Operating Segment
WGL Midstream specializes in the investment, management, development and optimization of natural gas storage and transportation midstream infrastructure projects. ImprovedLower results for the third fiscal quarter of 2018 compared to prior year primarily reflects: (i) higherinclude lower mark-to-market valuations and realizedlower margins related to storage inventory and the associated economic hedging transactions, (ii) higher realized margins on our transportation strategies, and (iii) higher income related to our pipeline investments. Partially offsetting these increases are lower valuations on our derivative contracts associated with our long-term transportationstorage strategies. This was partially offset by the impact of our contract with GAIL Global (USA) LNG LLC (GAIL) which recently came into effect, which provides for the sale of up to 430,000 dth/day of natural gas per day for a term of 20 years.

Other Activities
Activities and transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” and are included as part of non-utility operations. Administrative and business development costs associated with WGL and Washington Gas Resources are also included in “Other Activities.” Results for Other Activities primarily relatethe third fiscal quarter of 2018 compared to externalprior year reflect higher costs associated with the planned merger with AltaGas.
    
Planned Merger with AltaGas
On January 25, 2017, WGL entered into the Merger Agreement to combine with AltaGas in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion.AltaGas. The Boardsmerger was finalized on July 6, 2018 and each share of Directors of each of WGL and AltaGas have unanimously approvedWGL’s outstanding common stock was converted into the Merger, which is expectedright to close in the second quarter of 2018. Subject to the conditions in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger, WGL's shareholders will receive $88.25 in cash, without interest, for each share of WGL common stock issued and outstanding prior to the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement).
Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified closing conditions, including, among others, the approval of the Merger by the holders of more than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of WGL common stock, which occurred on May 10, 2017 and approvals required from certain antitrust and other regulatory bodies. Should WGL terminate the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances, WGL may be obligated to pay AltaGas a termination fee of $136 million.
On April 24, 2017, joint applications for approval of the Merger were filed with the PSC of DC and with the PSC of MD. A joint petition for approval of the Merger was also filed with the SCC of VA, FERC, and CFIUS.

On June 15, 2017, AltaGas and WGL submitted to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice completed Premerger Notification and Report Forms with respect to the proposed acquisition by AltaGas Ltd. of certain voting securities of WGL Holdings, Inc. The waiting period expired on July 17, 2017.  The expiration of the Clayton Act’s waiting period deems the Merger approved by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice.

On July 6, 2017, the FERC issued an order authorizing the Merger, concluding that the proposed transaction is consistent with the public interest.cash.
For further information on the Merger,merger, see "Safe Harbor and Forward LookingForward-Looking Statements" in the Introduction and Item I, Note 1617Planned Merger with AltaGas Ltd.Subsequent Events to the condensed consolidated financial statements and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in this Form 10-Q.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of AmericaGAAP requires the selection and the application of appropriate technical accounting guidance to the relevant facts and circumstances of our operations, as well as our use of estimates to compile the consolidated financial statements. The application of these accounting policies involves judgment regarding estimates and projected outcomes of future events, including the likelihood of success of particular regulatory initiatives, the likelihood of realizing estimates for legal and environmental contingencies, and the probability of recovering costs and investments in both the regulated utility and non-regulated business segments.
We have identified the following critical accounting policies that require our judgment and estimation, where the resulting estimates may have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements:
accounting for unbilled revenue;
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accounting for regulatoryregulated operations — regulatory assets and liabilities;
accounting for income taxes;
accounting for contingencies;
accounting for derivatives;
accounting for fair value instruments;
accounting for investments;
impairment of long-lived assets and equity method investments;
principles of consolidation and non-controlling interests and
accounting for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans.
For a description of these critical accounting policies, refer to Management’s Discussion within our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the 2016 Annual Report.fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. There were no new critical accounting policies or changes to our critical accounting policies during the nine month period ended June 30, 2017.2018 and we do not expect any changes to our critical accounting policies as a result of the merger.

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WGL HOLDINGS, INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Three Months Ended June 30, 20172018 vs. June 30, 20162017
Our chief operating decision maker utilizes earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) as the primary measure of profit and loss in assessing the results of each segment’s operations. EBIT includes operating income, other income (expense) and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates and is adjusted by amounts attributable to non-controlling interests. We believe that our use of EBIT enhances the ability to evaluate segment performance because it excludes interest and income tax expense, which are affected by corporate-wide strategies such as capital financing and tax sharing allocations.
EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of our operating performance than, net income. Refer to summary results below for a reconciliation of EBIT to net income applicable to common stock.
Summary Results
For the three months ended June 30, 2017,2018, WGL reported net incomeloss applicable to common stock of $8.3$49.0 million, or $0.16$0.95 per share, compared to net income of $2.0$8.3 million, or $0.04$0.16 per share, reported for the three months ended June 30, 2016.2017. For the twelve month periods ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, we earned a return on average common equity of 12.3%14.4% and 13.3%12.3%, respectively. The income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 includes a $44.5 million expense resulting from a revision to our estimate for the re-measurement of accumulated deferred income taxes in connection with the Tax Act. Refer to the "Consolidated Income Taxes" section below for more information.
The following table summarizes our EBIT by operating segment for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Analysis of Consolidated Results
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
EBIT:          
Regulated utility$11.2
 $(20.5) $31.7
$(6.0) $11.2
 $(17.2)
Retail energy-marketing4.3
 49.5
 (45.2)10.8
 4.3
 6.5
Commercial energy systems14.4
 8.3
 6.1
13.3
 14.4
 (1.1)
Midstream energy services7.7
 (16.9) 24.6
(5.6) 7.7
 (13.3)
Other activities(1.6) (0.5) (1.1)(2.7) (1.6) (1.1)
Intersegment eliminations(0.2) 0.2
 (0.4)(0.8) (0.2) (0.6)
Total$35.8
 $20.1
 $15.7
$9.0
 $35.8
 $(26.8)
Interest expense25.1
 13.0
 12.1
20.6
 25.1
 (4.5)
Income tax expense2.1
 4.8
 (2.7)37.1
 2.1
 35.0
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock0.3
 0.3
 
0.3
 0.3
 
Net income applicable to common stock$8.3
 $2.0
 $6.3
$(49.0) $8.3
 $(57.3)
EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE          
Basic$0.16
 $0.04
 $0.12
$(0.95) $0.16
 $(1.11)
Diluted$0.16
 $0.04
 $0.12
$(0.95) $0.16
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Regulated Utility Operating Results
The following table summarizes the regulated utility segment’s financial data for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Regulated Utility Financial Data
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Utility net revenues(1):
          
Operating revenues$203.2
 $187.1
 $16.1
$199.5
 $203.2
 $(3.7)
Less: Cost of gas54.1
 71.3
 (17.2)56.1
 54.1
 2.0
Revenue taxes13.6
 14.2
 (0.6)16.1
 13.6
 2.5
Total utility net revenues135.5
 101.6
 33.9
127.3
 135.5
 (8.2)
Operation and maintenance76.2
 78.3
 (2.1)81.3
 76.2
 5.1
Depreciation and amortization33.2
 29.6
 3.6
34.5
 33.2
 1.3
General taxes and other assessments13.9
 13.8
 0.1
14.8
 13.9
 0.9
Other expenses—net1.0
 0.4
 0.6
2.7
 1.0
 1.7
EBIT$11.2
 $(20.5) $31.7
$(6.0) $11.2
 $(17.2)
(1)We utilize utility net revenues, calculated as revenues less the associated cost of energy and applicable revenue taxes, to assist in the analysis of profitability for the regulated utility segment. The cost of the natural gas commodity and revenue taxes are generally included in the rates that Washington Gas charges to customers as reflected in operating revenues. Accordingly, changes in the cost of gas and revenue taxes associated with sales made to customers generally have no direct effect on utility net revenues, operating income or net income. Utility net revenues should not be considered an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of our operating performance than, operating income. Additionally, utility net revenues may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The comparisonvariance in EBIT primarily reflects the following:higher customer growth.
new base rates in Virginia and the District of Columbia;Offsetting this favorable variance were:
increased customer growth;
higherlower unrealized margins associated with our asset optimization programprogram;
lower billed and estimated utility rates associated with the pass-through of future tax savings from the Tax Act, offset in income tax expense; and
lowerhigher operation and maintenance expenses.
Partially offsetting these favorable variances were:
unfavorable effects of warmer weather in the District of Columbia and
higher depreciation and amortization expenseexpenses primarily related to our new billinguncollectible accounts and higher system as well as the growth in our utility plant.safety and integrity expenses.









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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Utility Net Revenues. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in the utility net revenues of the regulated utility segment between the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues
(In millions)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Customer growth$2.6
$3.5
Estimated effects of weather and consumption patterns(1.1)1.0
Impact of rate case8.4
Accelerated pipe replacement programs(2.8)
Impact of rate cases(1.8)
Impact of lower tax rates per Tax Act(6.4)
Asset optimization:  
Realized margins(0.2)
Unrealized mark-to-market valuations28.4
(7.0)
Late fees2.0
Other(1.6)0.7
Total$33.9
$(8.2)
Customer growth — Average active customer meters increased by approximately 12,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017,2018, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Estimated effects of weather and consumption patterns — Weather, when measured by heating degree days (HDDs), was 9.8% colder and 31.7% warmer and 33.8% colder than normal for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. In the District of Columbia, where Washington Gas does not have a weather normalization billing mechanism or hedgesnor does it hedge to offset the effects of weather,weather. As a result, the warmercolder weather for the three months ended June 30, 2017,2018, resulted in a negativepositive variance to net revenues. In addition, natural gas consumption patterns may also be affected by non-weather related factors such as customer conservation. Refer to the section entitled "Weather Risk"for a discussion of billing mechanisms in Maryland and Virginia, which are designed to eliminate the net revenue effects of variations in customer usage caused by weather and other factors such as conservation.
Impact of rate casecases - The increasedecrease in revenue reflects interimnew base rate billings, subject to refund,rates in Virginia, effective DecemberNovember 28, 2016 with modification made in November 2017, as well as new ratesa result of the final approval. The modification resulted in the Districta higher distribution of Columbia, effective March 24, 2017. Refer to "Rates and Regulatory Matters" for further discussion of these matters. Thethe increase in base rates for Virginia reflects approximately $3.6 million of revenue for plant expenditures that had been previously collected throughto the accelerated pipe replacement surcharge.winter months than to the summer months.
Accelerated pipe replacement programs —Impact of lower tax rates per Tax Act— Project costs that had previously been collected throughThe decrease in revenue reflects the accelerated replacement surcharge in Virginia have been transferredestimated and actual impact of the Tax Act on rates charged to base rates and are now reflected incustomers, however the new interim base rate billings. New project costs in Virginia continue to be collected through this surcharge.decrease is offset by lower income tax expense.
Asset optimization — We recorded an unrealized gainsloss of $3.2$3.8 million associated with our energy-related derivatives for the three months ended June 30, 2017,2018, compared to an unrealized lossgain of $25.2$3.2 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. When these derivatives settle, any unrealized amounts will ultimately reverse and Washington Gas will realize margins in combination with related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge. The change in the valuations is partially due to movements in unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that these values are not reflective of our ultimate cash flows as these purchases are utilized in the optimization of our long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources, the value of which is not reflected at fair value. Refer to the section entitled “Market Risk—Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment” for further discussion of our asset optimization program.

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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Operation and Maintenance Expenses. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in operation and maintenance expenses of the regulated utility segment between the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses
(In millions)
Increase/
(Decrease)
System safety and integrity$2.0
Uncollectible accounts2.0
Other1.1
Total$5.1
System safety and integrity — The increase in expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses
(In millions)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Employee incentives, direct labor costs and benefits$(2.0)
System safety and integrity(1.0)
Uncollectible accounts1.2
Other(0.3)
Total$(2.1)

Employee incentives and direct labor costs — Washington Gas incurred less employee incentives and labor costs, net, for the three months ended June 30, 2017,2018 over the same period of the previous fiscal year as a result of a medical policy update which had the effect of decreasing the liability.
Systemreflects increased safety and integrity — Washington Gas incurred lower utility operations costs, partially offset by the amortization of Distribution Integrity Management Program costs in Virginia. These costs are included in the new interim Virginia base rates.reliability activities.
Uncollectible Accounts — The increase in uncollectible accounts is primarilyexpense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 over the same period of the previous fiscal year was due to higher delinquencies in customer accounts receivable balances.balances and higher delinquencies, resulting from the suspension of dunning activities in the prior year during the stabilization period of our new billing system.
 









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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Retail Energy-Marketing
The following table depicts the retail energy-marketing segment’s financial data along with selected statistical data for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Retail Energy-Marketing Financial and Statistical Data
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Operating Results          
Gross margins(1):
          
Operating revenues$250.0
 $266.2
 $(16.2)$219.4
 $250.0
 $(30.6)
Less: Cost of energy229.4
 200.8
 28.6
190.5
 229.4
 (38.9)
Revenue taxes2.8
 2.7
 0.1
2.7
 2.8
 (0.1)
Total gross margins17.8
 62.7
 (44.9)26.2
 17.8
 8.4
Operation expenses11.7
 11.8
 (0.1)13.7
 11.7
 2.0
Depreciation and amortization0.3
 0.2
 0.1
0.3
 0.3
 
General taxes and other assessments1.5
 1.1
 0.4
1.4
 1.5
 (0.1)
Other income (expenses) — net
 (0.1) 0.1

 
 
EBIT$4.3
 $49.5
 $(45.2)$10.8
 $4.3
 $6.5
Analysis of gross margins (In millions)
          
Natural gas          
Realized margins$9.8
 $17.7
 $(7.9)$10.9
 $9.8
 $1.1
Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)(6.1) 21.5
 (27.6)3.9
 (6.1) 10.0
Total gross margins—natural gas$3.7
 $39.2
 $(35.5)$14.8
 $3.7
 $11.1
Electricity          
Realized margins$9.8
 $11.8
 $(2.0)$10.3
 $9.8
 $0.5
Unrealized mark-to-market gains4.3
 11.7
 (7.4)1.1
 4.3
 (3.2)
Total gross margins—electricity$14.1
 $23.5
 $(9.4)$11.4
 $14.1
 $(2.7)
Total gross margins$17.8
 $62.7
 $(44.9)$26.2
 $17.8
 $8.4
Other Retail Energy-Marketing Statistics          
Natural gas          
Therm sales (millions of therms)
113.5
 144.3
 (30.8)118.2
 113.5
 4.7
Number of customers (end of period)
119,100
 136,500
 (17,400)110,600
 119,100
 (8,500)
Electricity          
Electricity sales (millions of kWhs)
3,048.4
 3,201.9
 (153.5)2,783.5
 3,048.4
 (264.9)
Number of accounts (end of period)
117,100
 130,200
 (13,100)103,300
 117,100
 (13,800)
(1) 
We utilize gross margins to assist with the analysis of profitability for the retail energy-marketing segment. Gross margins are calculated as revenues less the associated cost of energy and applicable revenue taxes. We consider gross margins to be a better reflection of performance than gross revenues or gross energy costs for our retail energy-marketing segment because gross margins are a direct measure of the success of our core strategy for the sale of natural gas and electricity. Gross margins should not be considered an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of our operating performance than, operating income. Additionally, gross margins may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The decreaseincrease in EBIT reflectsmainly reflects: (i) higher unrealized margins, (ii) higher realized gas margins due to differences in storage injection timing; (iii) lower realized natural gaselectric margins primarily due to lower firm sales volumesaverage unit margins and lower portfolio optimization. In addition, gassales volume; and electricity margins were lower due to less favorable prices this quarter when compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year.(iv) higher operating expenses. Period-to-period comparisons of quarterly gross margins for this segment can vary significantly and are not necessarily representative of expected annualized results.
Commercial Energy Systems
The table below represents the financial results of the commercial energy systems segment for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.


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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Commercial Energy Systems
Commercial Energy Systems Segment Financial Information
  
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Operating revenues$21.3
 $25.6
 $(4.3)
Operating expenses:     
   Cost of sales2.0
 8.2
 (6.2)
   Operations7.7
 6.1
 1.6
   Depreciation and amortization5.6
 5.6
 
   General taxes and other assessments0.3
 0.1
 0.2
Operating expenses$15.6
 $20.0
 $(4.4)
Equity earnings
 2.4
 (2.4)
Other income0.9
 1.8
 (0.9)
Less: Non-controlling interest(6.7) (4.6) (2.1)
EBIT$13.3
 $14.4
 $(1.1)
EBIT by division:     
   Energy efficiency$0.2
 $
 $0.2
   Commercial distributed generation4.6
 7.5
 (2.9)
   Investment distributed generation8.5
 6.9
 1.6
Total$13.3
 $14.4
 $(1.1)
The table below represents the financial results of the commercial energy systems segment for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
Commercial Energy Systems Segment Financial Information
  
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)
Operating revenues$25.6
 $20.8
 $4.8
Operating expenses:     
   Cost of sales8.2
 7.4
 0.8
   Operations6.1
 5.5
 0.6
   Depreciation and amortization5.6
 3.9
 1.7
   General taxes and other assessments0.1
 0.1
 
Operating expenses$20.0
 $16.9
 $3.1
Equity earnings2.4
 2.2
 0.2
Other income1.8
 2.2
 (0.4)
Less: Non-controlling interest(4.6) 
 (4.6)
EBIT$14.4
 $8.3
 $6.1
EBIT by division:     
   Energy-efficiency contracting$
 $
 $
   Commercial distributed generation7.5
 6.5
 1.0
   Investments in distributed generation6.9
 1.8
 5.1
Total$14.4
 $8.3
 $6.1
The increasedecrease in EBIT reflectsthe growth in lower earnings from our commercial distributed generation assets in service, including increased solar renewable energy credit sales andbusiness, partially offset by higher earnings from alternative energyour investment distributed generation business, including investments includingin tax equity ventures. These improvements were partially offset bylower revenues from the energy-efficiency contracting business and higher expenses related to business development costs.partnerships.
Additionally, not reflected in EBIT is the amortization of investment tax credits related to our distributed generation assets which were $1.8$1.7 million and $1.4$1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.

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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Midstream Energy Services
The table below represents the financial results of the midstream energy services segment for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Midstream Energy Services Segment Financial Information
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Operating revenues (a)
$4.5
 $(18.0) $22.5
$(10.3) $4.5
 $(14.8)
Operating expenses$2.0
 $1.3
 $0.7
2.4
 2.0
 0.4
Equity earnings5.2
 2.4
 2.8
7.1
 5.2
 1.9
EBIT$7.7
 $(16.9) $24.6
$(5.6) $7.7
 $(13.3)
(a) The trading margins of Midstream Energy Services, including unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, are netted within operating revenues.

The increase in EBITLower results for the quarter primarily reflects: (i) higherreflect lower mark-to-market valuations associated with our long-term transportation strategies and lower valuations and realized margins related to storage inventory and the associated economic hedging transactions, (ii) higher realizedtransactions. These unfavorable variances were partially offset by increases in transportation margins on our transportation strategies, and (iii) higher income relatedattributable to our pipeline investments. Partially offsetting these increases are lower valuations on our derivative contracts associated with our long-term transportation strategies.agreement to sell natural gas to GAIL Global (USA) LNG LLC, a subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, at the Cove Point LNG export facility. Under this agreement, WGL Midstream will sell and deliver a minimum of 340,000 dekatherms per day and up to 430,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas, for a term of 20 years starting March 31, 2018, the in-service date of the Cove Point LNG export facility.

Other Non-Utility Activities
Transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” and included as part of non-utility operations. Our other non-utility activities reflect EBIT of $(1.6)$(2.7) million and $(0.5)$(1.6) million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. TheThis decrease in EBIT primarily relates to externalhigher costs associated with the planned merger with AltaGas.

Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment eliminations include any mark-to-market valuations associated with trading activities between WGL Midstream and WGL Energy Services, and timing differences between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of REC'sRECs to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Our intersegment eliminations reflect EBIT of $(0.8) million and $(0.2) million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This variance primarily relates to the timing differences between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of RECs to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense.
For further discussion of our financial performance by operating segment, refer to Note 10 - Operating Segment Reporting of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Consolidated Interest Expense and Income Taxes

Please refer toThe following table shows the ninecomponents of WGL's consolidated interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017, for information about WGL's consolidated interest expense, income tax expense2018 and effective income tax rate.

2017.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. June 30, 2016
Summary Results
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For the nine months ended June 30, 2017, WGL reported net income applicable to common stock of $189.3 million, or $3.68 per share, compared to net income of $176.5 million, or $3.50 per share, reported for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.

The following table summarizes our EBIT by operating segment for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Analysis of Consolidated Results
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)
EBIT:     
Regulated utility$279.1
 $243.1
 $36.0
Retail energy-marketing42.8
 52.1
 (9.3)
Commercial energy systems27.6
 10.3
 17.3
Midstream energy services21.2
 17.6
 3.6
Other activities(17.9) (2.8) (15.1)
Intersegment eliminations(0.6) (0.4) (0.2)
Total$352.2
 $319.9
 $32.3
Interest expense55.5
 38.8
 16.7
Income tax expense106.4
 103.6
 2.8
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock1.0
 1.0
 
Net income applicable to common stock$189.3
 $176.5
 $12.8
EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE     
Basic$3.70
 $3.52
 $0.18
Diluted$3.68
 $3.50
 $0.18
Composition of Consolidated Interest Expense
  
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Interest on long-term debt$21.1
 $16.3
 $4.8
Interest on short-term debt2.5
 1.5
 1.0
Loss on interest rate swap
 7.8
 (7.8)
Other net, including allowance for funds used during construction(3.0) (0.5) (2.5)
Total$20.6
 $25.1
 $(4.5)
The decrease in interest expense is due to a loss in the prior year related to the settlement of interest rate swaps, partially offset by the issuance of additional long-term debt by both WGL and Washington Gas.

Consolidated Income Taxes
WGL's income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $37.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
Consolidated Income Taxes
  
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Income before income taxes$(18.3) $6.2
 $(24.5)
Income tax expense37.1
 2.1
 35.0
Effective income tax rate(202.7)% 33.9% (236.6)%
Income tax expense37.1
 2.1
 35.0
Less discrete re-measurement impact of Tax Act44.5
 
 44.5
Income tax (benefit) expense excluding discrete re-measurement impact(7.4) 2.1
 (9.5)
Effective income tax rate excluding discrete re-measurement impact(a)
40.4 % 33.9% 6.5 %
(a) The effective tax rate for the quarter can be impacted by seasonality reflected in our earnings.

The increase in the effective income tax rate is due to adjustments relating to the enactment of the Tax Act. Refer to Note 7 - Income Taxes of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed discussion.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 vs. June 30, 2017
Summary Results
For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, WGL reported net income applicable to common stock of $224.6 million, or $4.35 per share, compared to net income of $189.3 million, or $3.68 per share, reported for the nine months ended June 30, 2017. The income tax expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 includes a $15.8 million benefit resulting from the re-measurement of accumulated deferred income taxes in connection with the Tax Act. Refer to the "Consolidated Income Taxes" section below for a detailed discussion of the Tax Act.
The following table summarizes our EBIT by operating segment for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Analysis of Consolidated Results
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
EBIT:     
Regulated utility$243.5
 $279.1
 $(35.6)
Retail energy-marketing29.6
 42.8
 (13.2)
Commercial energy systems22.5
 27.6
 (5.1)
Midstream energy services23.9
 21.2
 2.7
Other activities(9.0) (17.9) 8.9
Intersegment eliminations(3.3) (0.6) (2.7)
Total$307.2
 $352.2
 $(45.0)
Interest expense48.4
 55.5
 (7.1)
Income tax (benefit) expense33.2
 106.4
 (73.2)
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock1.0
 1.0
 
Net income applicable to common stock$224.6
 $189.3
 $35.3
EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE     
Basic$4.37
 $3.70
 $0.67
Diluted$4.35
 $3.68
 $0.67


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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Regulated Utility Operating Results
The following table summarizes the regulated utility segment’s financial data for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Regulated Utility Financial Data
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Utility net revenues(1):
          
Operating revenues$1,012.2
 $934.3
 $77.9
$1,109.0
 $1,012.2
 $96.8
Less: Cost of gas279.7
 258.6
 21.1
386.1
 279.7
 106.4
Revenue taxes63.1
 63.0
 0.1
70.8
 63.1
 7.7
Total utility net revenues669.4
 612.7
 56.7
652.1
 669.4
 (17.3)
Operation and maintenance243.0
 236.9
 6.1
249.7
 243.0
 6.7
Depreciation and amortization97.3
 86.3
 11.0
102.5
 97.3
 5.2
General taxes and other assessments46.9
 45.4
 1.5
50.8
 46.9
 3.9
Other expenses—net3.1
 1.0
 2.1
5.6
 3.1
 2.5
EBIT$279.1
 $243.1
 $36.0
$243.5
 $279.1
 $(35.6)
(1)We utilize utility net revenues, calculated as revenues less the associated cost of energy and applicable revenue taxes, to assist in the analysis of profitability for the regulated utility segment. The cost of the natural gas commodity and revenue taxes are generally included in the rates that Washington Gas charges to customers as reflected in operating revenues. Accordingly, changes in the cost of gas and revenue taxes associated with sales made to customers generally have no direct effect on utility net revenues, operating income or net income. Utility net revenues should not be considered an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of our operating performance than, operating income. Additionally, utility net revenues may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The comparisonvariance in EBIT primarily reflects the following:
higher customer growth;
new base rates in Virginia and the District of Columbia;
higher customer growth;Columbia and Virginia; and
higherthe effects of colder-than-normal weather in the District of Columbia.
Offsetting these favorable variances were:
lower unrealized margins associated with our asset optimization program.program;

lower billed and estimated utility rates associated with the pass-through of future tax savings from the Tax Act, however the decrease is offset by lower income tax expense;
Partially offsetting these favorable variances were:
unfavorable effects of warmer weather in the District of Columbia;higher operation and maintenance expenses primarily related to uncollectible accounts and higher system safety and integrity expenses; and
higher depreciation and amortization expense; andexpenses associated with growth in our utility plant.
higher operation and maintenance expenses.









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Washington Gas Light Company
Part I—Financial Information
Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

Utility Net Revenues. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in the utility net revenues of the regulated utility segment between the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues
(In millions)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Customer growth$6.1
$10.0
Estimated effects of weather and consumption patterns(2.1)8.6
Impact of rate case27.2
Accelerated pipe replacement programs(2.6)
Impact of rate cases14.7
Impact of lower tax rates per Tax Act(25.1)
Asset optimization:  
Realized margins0.4
(3.3)
Unrealized mark-to-market valuations31.8
(32.8)
Late fees6.7
Other(4.1)3.9
Total$56.7
$(17.3)
Customer growth — Average active customer meters increased by approximately 12,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017,2018, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Estimated effects of weather and consumption patterns — Represents changes due to weather and natural gas consumption in the District of Columbia where Washington Gas does not have billing mechanisms or hedges to offset these effects. Weather, when measured by HDDs,heating degree days (HDDs), was 15.8%1.6% colder and 10.2%15.8% warmer than normal for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. In the District of Columbia, Washington Gas does not have a weather normalization billing mechanism nor does it hedge to offset the effects of weather. As a result, the colder weather for the nine months ended June 30, 2018, resulted in a positive variance to net revenues.
Impact of rate casecases - The increase in revenue reflects interimnew base rate billings, subject to refund, in Virginia, effective December 2016 as well asrates in the District of Columbia, effective March 24, 2017. Refer to "Rates2017 and Regulatory Matters" for further discussionin Virginia, effective November 28, 2016 with modification made in November 2017, as a result of this matter.the final approval. The increase in base rates reflects approximately $14.7 millionVirginia is expected to partially reverse over the course of revenue for plant expenditures that had been previously been collected through the accelerated pipe replacement surcharge.    year.
Accelerated pipe replacement programs —Impact of lower tax rates per Tax Act— In Virginia, project costs that were being collected throughThe decrease in revenue reflects the accelerated replacement surcharge revenues were transferredimpact of the Tax Act on rates charged to base rates, and are reflected incustomers, however the new interim base rate billings effective December 2016.decrease is offset by lower income tax expense.
Asset optimization — We recorded an unrealized gainsgain of $39.7$7.1 million associated with our energy-related derivatives for the nine months ended June 30, 2017,2018, compared to an unrealized gainsgain of $8.0$39.7 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. When these derivatives settle, any unrealized amounts will ultimately reverse and Washington Gas expects to realize margins in combination with related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge. The change in the valuations is partially due to movements in unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that these values are not reflective of our ultimate cash flows as these purchases are utilized in the optimization of our long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources, the value of which is not reflected at fair value. Refer to the section entitled “Market Risk—Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment” for further discussion of our asset optimization program.

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Operation and Maintenance Expenses. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in operation and maintenance expenses of the regulated utility segment for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses
(In millions)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Increase/
(Decrease)
Employee incentives, direct labor costs and benefits$(2.5)
System safety and integrity$1.2
3.5
Uncollectible accounts3.3
6.8
Support services1.3
Other0.3
(1.1)
Total$6.1
$6.7

Employee incentives, direct labor costs and benefits — The decrease in expense is primarily due to lower pension and post-retirement benefit costs resulting from an increase in the discount rate.
System safety and integrityWashington Gas incurred higher costs, partially related toThe increase in expense for the amortizationnine months ended June 30, 2018 over the same period of Distribution Integrity Management Program costs in Virginia. These costs are included in the new interim Virginia base rates.previous fiscal year reflects increased safety and reliability activities.
Uncollectible accountsAccounts - The increase in uncollectible accounts isexpense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 over the same period of the previous fiscal year was primarily due to higher delinquencies in customer accounts receivable balances, coupled with higher utility revenues.
Support services - The increase forresulting from the nine months ended June 30, 2017 oversuspension of dunning activities during the samestabilization period of the prior fiscal year reflects increased infrastructure support costs.our new billing system.









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Retail Energy-Marketing
The following table depicts the retail energy-marketing segment’s financial data along with selected statistical data for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Retail Energy-Marketing Financial and Statistical Data
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Operating Results          
Gross margins(1):
          
Operating revenues$873.6
 $925.2
 $(51.6)$784.8
 $873.6
 $(88.8)
Less: Cost of energy782.4
 825.2
 (42.8)701.5
 782.4
 (80.9)
Revenue taxes8.3
 7.9
 0.4
8.8
 8.3
 0.5
Total gross margins82.9
 92.1
 (9.2)74.5
 82.9
 (8.4)
Operation expenses35.3
 36.2
 (0.9)40.1
 35.3
 4.8
Depreciation and amortization0.8
 0.9
 (0.1)0.8
 0.8
 
General taxes and other assessments4.0
 3.1
 0.9
4.0
 4.0
 
Other income — net
 0.2
 (0.2)
Other income (expenses) — net
 
 
EBIT$42.8
 $52.1
 $(9.3)$29.6
 $42.8
 $(13.2)
Analysis of gross margins (In millions)
          
Natural gas          
Realized margins$31.5
 $37.0
 $(5.5)$48.8
 $31.5
 $17.3
Unrealized mark-to-market gains4.8
 19.6
 (14.8)
Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)(1.8) 4.8
 (6.6)
Total gross margins—natural gas$36.3
 $56.6
 $(20.3)$47.0
 $36.3
 $10.7
Electricity          
Realized margins$37.8
 $33.0
 $4.8
$28.4
 $37.8
 $(9.4)
Unrealized mark-to-market gains8.8
 2.5
 6.3
Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)(0.9) 8.8
 (9.7)
Total gross margins—electricity$46.6
 $35.5
 $11.1
$27.5
 $46.6
 $(19.1)
Total gross margins$82.9
 $92.1
 $(9.2)$74.5
 $82.9
 $(8.4)
Other Retail Energy-Marketing Statistics          
Natural gas          
Therm sales (millions of therms)
603.1
 649.8
 (46.7)564.5
 603.1
 (38.6)
Number of customers (end of period)
119,100
 136,500
 (17,400)110,600
 119,100
 (8,500)
Electricity          
Electricity sales (millions of kWhs)
9,199.9
 9,321.1
 (121.2)8,460.5
 9,199.9
 (739.4)
Number of accounts (end of period)
117,100
 130,200
 (13,100)103,300
 117,100
 (13,800)
(1) 
We utilize gross margins to assist with the analysis of profitability for the retail energy-marketing segment. Gross margins are calculated as revenues less the associated cost of energy and applicable revenue taxes. We consider gross margins to be a better reflection of performance than gross revenues or gross energy costs for our retail energy-marketing segment because gross margins are a direct measure of the success of our core strategy for the sale of natural gas and electricity. Gross margins should not be considered an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of our operating performance than, operating income. Additionally, gross margins may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The decrease in EBIT reflects reflects: (i) unrealized commodity margin losses in the current year compared to gains in the prior year; (ii) lower realized natural gaselectric margins primarily due to lower volumes,average unit margins and lower sales volume; (iii) higher operating expenses; and (iv) higher realized gas margins due to higher portfolio optimization margins.
Commercial Energy Systems
The table below represents the financial results of the commercial energy systems segment for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and less favorable prices this quarter when compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Realized margins from electricity were favorable due to lower capacity charges from the regional power grid operator (PJM) associated with fixed-price retail contracts, partially offset by lower volumes this year compared to the prior period. Period-to-period comparisons of gross margins for this segment can vary significantly and are not necessarily representative of expected annualized results.2017.

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Commercial Energy Systems
Commercial Energy Systems Segment Financial Information
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Operating revenues$57.8
 $61.5
 $(3.7)
Operating expenses:     
   Cost of sales13.7
 24.5
 (10.8)
   Operations21.5
 18.0
 3.5
   Depreciation and amortization18.7
 15.2
 3.5
   General taxes and other assessments0.7
 0.3
 0.4
Operating expenses$54.6
 $58.0
 $(3.4)
Equity earnings
 7.2
 (7.2)
Other income2.5
 4.4
 (1.9)
Less: Non-controlling interest(16.8) (12.5) (4.3)
EBIT$22.5
 $27.6
 $(5.1)
EBIT by division:     
   Energy efficiency$(1.8) $(0.9) $(0.9)
   Commercial distributed generation4.3
 10.1
 (5.8)
   Investment distributed generation20.0
 18.4
 1.6
Total$22.5
 $27.6
 $(5.1)
The table below represents the financial results of the commercial energy systems segment for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
Commercial Energy Systems Segment Financial Information
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)
Operating revenues$61.5
 $57.1
 $4.4
Operating expenses:    

   Cost of sales24.5
 27.9
 (3.4)
   Operations18.0
 17.5
 0.5
   Depreciation and amortization15.2
 11.1
 4.1
   General taxes and other assessments0.3
 0.3
 
Operating expenses$58.0
 $56.8
 $1.2
Equity earnings7.2
 5.6
 1.6
Other income4.4
 4.4
 
Less: Non-controlling interest(12.5) 
 (12.5)
EBIT$27.6
 $10.3
 $17.3
EBIT by division:     
   Energy-efficiency contracting$(0.9) $1.7
 $(2.6)
   Commercial distributed generation10.1
 6.5
 3.6
   Investments in distributed generation18.4
 2.1
 16.3
Total$27.6
 $10.3
 $17.3
The increasedecrease in EBIT primarily reflectsthe growth in lower earnings from our commercial distributed generation assets in service, including increased solar renewable energy credit sales and higher earnings from alternative energy investments, including tax equity ventures as well as lower expenses this year compared to the prior year due to a $3.0 million dollar impairment recorded in the prior year. These improvements were partially offset bylower revenues from the energy-efficiency contracting business and higher expenses related to business development costs.business.
Additionally, not reflected in EBIT is the amortization of investment tax credits related to our distributed generation assets which were $5.0 million and $3.9$5.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.

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Midstream Energy Services
The table below represents the financial results of the midstream energy services segment for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Midstream Energy Services Segment Financial Information
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Operating revenues (a)
$18.2
 $16.2
 $2.0
$40.7
 $18.2
 $22.5
Operating expenses:    

Operations4.7
 3.4
 1.3
Depreciation and amortization
 0.1
 (0.1)
General taxes and other assessments0.2
 0.2
 
Operating expenses$4.9
 $3.7
 $1.2
2.4
 4.9
 (2.5)
Equity earnings7.9
 5.0
 2.9
(14.4) 7.9
 (22.3)
Other Income
 0.1
 (0.1)
EBIT$21.2
 $17.6
 $3.6
$23.9
 $21.2
 $2.7
(a) The trading margins of Midstream Energy Services, including unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, are netted within operating revenues.

The increase in EBITImproved results for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 over the same period of the prior fiscal year primarily reflectsreflect higher margins on both our transportation and storage strategies, partially offset by lower mark-to-market valuations associated with long-term transportation strategies and realized marginsa $34.0 million impairment related to storage inventory andour investment in Constitution. Also contributing to the associated economic hedging transactions and higher realizedimproved results was the impact of our contract with GAIL which recently came into effect, which provides for the sale of up to 430,000 dth/day of natural gas per day for a term of 20 years.

Realized margins on our transportation strategies partially offset by lower valuations on our derivative contracts associated with our long-term transportation strategies. Additionally, the increase in EBIT reflects higher income related to our pipeline investments.

Although realized margins on our transportation strategies have increased year-over-year, both years reflect losses associated with certain gas purchases from Antero Resources Corporation (Antero) beginning in January 2016. The index price used to invoice these purchases had been the subject of an arbitration proceeding;proceeding: however, in February 2017, the arbitral tribunal ruled in favor of Antero. Losses realized during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 were $7.7$4.6 million and $8.8$7.7 million, respectively, associated with this purchase contract. Accumulated losses from the inception of the contract are $23.0$29.6 million. In March 2017, we filed suit in state court in Colorado related to the delivery point to which the gas is being delivered by Antero. Antero movedThe state court granted Antero's motion to dismiss the case and the case is currently on appeal.

Separately, Antero has initiated suit and its motion to dismiss has been denied.against Washington Gas and WGL Midstream have filed a motion for partial summary judgment, seeking the Court to declareclaiming that Antero is in breach of its obligation to deliver gas at the TCO Pool, leaving for trial only the issue of damages.  Antero has opposed the motion, and the motion is pending before the court for ruling. Antero has filed a counterclaim alleging breach of contract. Antero alleges that Washington Gas and WGL Midstreamthey have failed to purchase specified daily quantities of gas and refusedseeking alleged cover damages exceeding $100 million as of April 4, 2018, according to pay invoiced cover damages. Antero seeks unspecified damages in an amount to be proved at trial.Antero's complaint. Washington Gas and WGL Midstream have filed an answer opposing this counterclaim.oppose both the validity and amount of Antero's claim. WGL believes the probability that Antero could succeed in collecting these penalties is remote and therefore, no accrual was made as of June 30, 2018.

In December 2017, WGL Midstream amended its purchase contract with Antero and, effective February 1, 2018, was no longer obligated to purchase gas at the delivery point that is the subject of these disputes. Refer to Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of this matter.

Other Non-Utility Activities
Transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” and included as part of non-utility operations. Our other non-utility activities reflect EBIT of $(17.9)$(9.0) million and $(2.8)$(17.9) million for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. The decreaseincrease in EBIT primarily relates to externallower costs associated with the planned merger with AltaGas.

Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment eliminations include any mark-to-market valuations associated with trading activities between WGL Midstream and WGL Energy Services, and timing differences between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of REC's to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Our intersegment eliminations reflect EBIT of $(3.3) million and $(0.6) million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This variance primarily relates to timing differences between Commercial Energy

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Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of RECs to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense.
For further discussion of our financial performance by operating segment, refer to Note 10 - Operating Segment Reporting of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Consolidated Interest Expense
The following table shows the components of WGL’sWGL's consolidated interest expense for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016. 2017.
Composition of Consolidated Interest Expense
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Interest on long-term debt$60.1
 $48.1
 $12.0
Interest on short-term debt7.1
 3.7
 3.4
(Gain) loss on interest rate swap(12.8) 5.2
 (18.0)
Other net, including capitalized interest(6.0) (1.5) (4.5)
Total$48.4
 $55.5
 $(7.1)
The increasedecrease in interest expense is due to the gain on long-term debt primarily reflectsinterest rate swap settlements partially offset by higher interest expense due to the issuance of additional noteslong-term debt by both WGL and Washington Gas and term loans by WGL. In addition, we recognized unrealized losses of $5.2 million on forward starting interest rate swaps. We had elected hedge accounting for these swaps; however, due to certain covenants in the Merger Agreement with AltaGas, it is no longer probable that the 30-year debt issuance that the swaps were originally intended to hedge will occur and, therefore, these hedges were de-designated in January 2017. We do believe, however, that financing will continue to be required. The increase in other interest is primarily due to increased interest rates associated with our short-term borrowings.
Composition of Consolidated Interest Expense
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)
Interest on long-term debt$48.1
 $38.4
 $9.7
Interest on derivative hedge swap5.2
 0.4
 4.8
Other Interest2.5
 0.4
 2.1
Allowance for funds used during construction and other- net(0.3) (0.4) 0.1
Total$55.5
 $38.8
 $16.7
Gas.

Consolidated Income Taxes

The following table shows WGL’s consolidatedWGL's income tax expense and effective income tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Consolidated Income Taxes
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Income before income taxes$284.1
 $281.1
 $3.0
242.0
 284.1
 $(42.1)
Income tax (benefit) expense33.2
 106.4
 (73.2)
Effective income tax rate13.7% 37.5% (23.8)%
Income tax expense106.4
 103.6
 2.8
33.2
 106.4
 (73.2)
Effective income tax rate37.5% 36.9% 0.6%
Less Discrete re-measurement impact of Tax Act(15.8) 
 (15.8)
Income tax expense excluding discrete re-measurement impact49.0
 106.4
 (57.4)
Effective income tax rate excluding discrete re-measurement impact20.2% 37.5% (17.3)%

The increasedecrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily due to earnings attributablethe enactment of the Tax Act resulting in a re-measurement of our accumulated deferred income taxes related to WGL from
non-controlling interests.our Non-Utility operations and the expected federal rate for 2018 of 21%. Refer to Note 7 - Income Taxes of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed discussion.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General Factors Affecting Liquidity
Access to short-term debt markets is necessary for funding our short-term liquidity requirements, the most significant of which include buying natural gas, electricity and pipeline capacity, and financing both accounts receivable and storage gas inventory. We have accessed long-term capital markets primarily to fund both capital expenditures and investment activities and to retire long-term debt.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2017, WGL met its liquidity and capital needs through cash on hand, retained earnings, reduced cash outflows resulting from deferred income taxes and the issuance of commercial paper. Washington Gas met its liquidity and capital needs through cash on hand, including the proceeds of long-term debt issued in the fourth calendar quarter of 2016, retained earnings, reduced cash outflows resulting from deferred income taxes and the issuance of commercial paper.
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During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, WGL met its liquidity and capital needs through cash on hand, retained earnings and the issuance of commercial paper and long-term debt. Washington Gas met its liquidity and capital needs through cash on hand, including the proceeds of long-term debt issued in the fourth calendar quarter of 2017, retained earnings, equity infusion from WGL, and reduced cash outflows resulting from deferred income taxes and the issuance of commercial paper.
Our ability to access capital markets depends on our credit ratings, general market liquidity, and investor demand for our securities. The Merger Agreement has placed certain restrictions on WGL’s ability to access the capital markets. Our credit ratings depend largely on the financial performance of our subsidiaries, and a ratings downgrade could both increase our borrowing costs and trigger the need for us to post additional collateral with our wholesale counterparties or other creditors. In support of ourFollowing the merger with AltaGas, Moody’s downgraded their senior unsecured debt rating for WGL Holdings from A3 to Baa1, S&P from A- to BBB-, and Fitch from A- to BBB. At the same time Moody’s downgraded the senior unsecured debt rating for Washington Gas from A1 to A2, S&P from A to A-, and Fitch from A+ to A. All three credit agencies cited the merger and issuer ratings we have a goalfor AltaGas as the reason for the downgrades, but credited ring fencing measures put in place as merger commitments to maintain our long-term average common equity ratioregulatory commissions as limiting the impact on the ratings for Washington Gas. These downgrades may impact borrowing costs in the 50% range of total consolidated capital over the long term.future, and are expected to immediately increase fees for WGL Holdings’ revolving credit agreement by approximately $0.7 million. As of June 30, 2017,2018, total consolidated capitalization, including current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable and project financing, comprised 42.5%40.3% common equity, 0.1%0.2% non-controlling interest, 0.8%0.7% preferred stock and 56.6%58.8% long- and short-term debt. This ratio varies during the fiscal year primarily due to the seasonal nature of Washington Gas' business. This seasonality also affects our short-term debt balances, which are typically higher in the fall and winter months and substantially lower in the spring when a significant portion of Washington Gas' current assets are converted into cash at the end of the heating season. Our cash flow requirements and our ability to provide satisfactory resources to meet those requirements are primarily influenced by the activities of all of WGL’s operating segments.
Our plans provide for sufficient liquidity to satisfy our financial obligations. At June 30, 2017,2018, we had no significant restrictions on our cash balances or retained earnings that would affect the payment of common or preferred stock dividends by either WGL or Washington Gas. Please see Note 16 — Planned Merger with AltaGas Ltd. for a discussion of the proposed merger.
Short-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing
Washington Gas has seasonal short-term cash requirements to fund the purchase of storage gas inventory in advance of the winter heating season. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Washington Gas had balances in gas storage of $67.2$54.7 million and $82.5$92.8 million, respectively. Washington Gas collects the cost of gas under cost recovery mechanisms approved by its regulators. Additionally, Washington Gas may be required to post cash collateral for certain purchases.
During the first six months of each fiscal year, Washington Gas’ large sales volumes cause its cash requirements to peak when combined storage inventory, accounts receivable and unbilled revenues are at their highest levels. During the last six months of each fiscal year, after the heating season, Washington Gas typically experiences a seasonal net loss due to reduced demand for natural gas. During this period, large amounts of Washington Gas’ current assets are converted to cash, which Washington Gas generally uses to reduce and usually eliminate short-term debt and acquire storage gas for the next heating season.
Variations in the timing of collections under Washington Gas’ gas cost recovery mechanisms can significantly affect its short-term cash requirements. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Washington Gas had $0.7$0.3 million in net under-collections and $3.3$2.0 million in net over-collections, respectively, of gas costs reflected in current liabilities as gas costs due to customers. Amounts under-collected or over-collected that are generated during the current gas cost recovery cycle are deferred as a regulatory asset or liability on the balance sheet until September 1 of each year, at which time the accumulated amount is transferred to gas costs due from/to customers as appropriate. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, Washington Gas had net a net regulatory liability of $26.0 million and a net regulatory asset of $4.6 million and $5.7$5.6 million, respectively, related to the current gas recovery cycle.
WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream have seasonal short-term cash requirements to fund the purchase of storage gas inventory in advance of the winter heating season. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, WGL Energy Services had balances in gas storage of $20.9$13.2 million and $31.5$33.1 million, respectively. WGL Energy Services collects revenues that are designed to reimburse commodity costs used to supply theirits retail customer contracts and wholesale counterparty contracts. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, WGL Midstream had balances in gas storage of $122.4$57.0 million and $93.1$118.2 million, respectively. As market opportunities arise, WGL Midstream collects revenues in excess of its commodity costs through itsmay physically sell the inventory on the wholesale counterpartynatural gas market, or economically hedge the inventory with financial derivative contracts. WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream derive funding to finance these activities from short-term debt issued by WGL, which is made available through the money pool as discussed below. Additionally, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream may be required to post cash collateral for

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certain transactions. WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream may be required to provide parent guarantees from WGL for certain transactions.
In addition to storage gas, WGL Midstream also has cash requirements to fund the capital requirements of its various infrastructure investments. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, WGL Midstream had investments of $349.0$677.4 million and $237.4$384.6 million related to these investments, respectively. WGL Midstream initially funds capital calls related to these investments from short-term debt issued by WGL.
WGL Energy Systems has cash requirements to fund the construction and purchase of residential and commercial distributed generation systems. WGL Energy Systems initially finances these activities through short-term debt issued by WGL.
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WGL and Washington Gas use short-term debt in the form of commercial paper or unsecured short-term bank loans to fund seasonal cash requirements. Our policy is to maintain back-up bank credit facilities in an amount equal to or greater than our expected maximum commercial paper position.
WGL and Washington Gas each have credit facilities. The credit facility for WGL permits it to borrow up to $650.0 million. The credit facility for Washington Gas permits it to borrow up to $350.0 million, and further permits, with the banks’ approval, additional borrowings of $100.0 million for a maximum potential total of $450.0 million. The interest rate on loans made under each of the credit facilities is a fluctuating rate per annum that is set using certain parameters at the time each loan is made. WGL and Washington Gas incur credit facility fees, which in some cases are based on the long-term debt ratings of WGL and Washington Gas. In the event that the long-term debt ratings are downgraded below certain levels, WGL and Washington Gas would be required to pay higher fees. There are five different levels of fees. For WGL, under the terms of the credit facilities, the lowest level facility fee is 0.075% and the highest is 0.225%. For Washington Gas, under the terms of the credit facilities, the lowest level facility fee is 0.06% and the highest is 0.175%. The facilities have a maturity date of December 19, 2019, and the credit agreements each provide WGL or Washington Gas with the right, as applicable, to request two additional one-year extensions, with the banks’lenders’ approval. Bank credit balances available to WGL and Washington Gas, net of commercial paper balances, were $325.0$248.0 million and $189.0$350.0 million, respectively, at June 30, 20172018 and $223.0$268.0 million and $308.0$227.0 million, respectively, at September 30, 2016, respectively.
In January 2017, WGL entered into a credit agreement providing for a $50.0 million term loan. The credit agreement provides for a maturity date of two years, with a one-year extension option with the lender's approval. WGL used the loan proceeds to pay down commercial paper. Similar to the existing revolving credit facility, the credit agreement has a financial covenant where the ratio of its consolidated financial indebtedness to its consolidated total capitalization cannot exceed 65% at any time.2017.
To manage credit risk, Washington Gas may require certain customers and suppliers to provide deposits, including collateral from wholesale counterparties, which are reported as current liabilities in “Customer deposits and advance payments,” in the accompanying balance sheets. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, “Customer deposits and advance payments” totaled $60.8$64.1 million and $80.9$64.2 million, respectively. For Washington Gas, deposits from customers may be refunded at various times throughout the year based on the customer’scustomer payment habits. At the same time, other customers make new deposits that cause the balance of customer deposits to remain relatively steady. There are no restrictions on Washington Gas’ use of these customer deposits. Washington Gas pays interest to its customers on these deposits in accordance with the requirements of its regulatory commissions.
For WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream, deposits typically represent collateral for transactions with wholesale counterparties. These deposits may be reduced, repaid or increased at any time based on the current value of WGL Energy Services’ or WGL Midstream’s net position with the counterparty. At June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, “Customer deposits and advance payments” totaled $0.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for WGL Midstream. There were no such deposits for WGL Energy Services at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017. Currently, there are no restrictions on the use of deposited funds and interest is paid to the counterparty on these deposits in accordance with itsour contractual obligations. Refer to the section entitled "Credit Risk" for further discussion of our management of credit risk.
Project Financing
Washington Gas haspreviously obtained third-party project financing on behalf of the Federalfederal government to provide funds during the construction of certain energy management services projects entered into under Washington Gas' area-wide contract. In connection with work completed under the area-wide contract, the construction work is performed by WGL Energy Systems on behalf of Washington Gas and an inter-company payable is recorded for work provided by WGL Energy Systems. As work is performed, Washington Gas establishes a receivable representing the government's obligation to remit principal and interest. The payable and receivable are equal to each other at the end of the construction period, but there may be timing differences in the recognition of the project related payable and receivable during the construction period. When these projects are formally “accepted” by the government and deemed complete, Washington Gas assigns the ownership of the receivable to the third partythird-party lender in satisfaction of the obligation and removes both the receivable and the obligation related to the financing from its financial statements. In March 2016, the SCC of VA denied Washington Gas' further participation in the third party financing arrangement but allowed existing debt arrangements to remain intact until the related obligations were satisfied. At June 30, 2018, there was one contracts remaining totaling $15.5 million on the Washington Gas balance sheet as a short-term obligation

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to third party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing". Additionally, at June 30, 2018, there is a finance contract that has not been novated for which no draws have been made for the related project.
In December 2016, WGL Energy Systems entered into an agreement to obtain third-party financing and receive funds directly from the third partythird-party lender during the construction period associated with the related energy management service projects. As a result, Washington Gas will no longer be liable under future third partythird-party financing arrangements, for projects entered into under the area-wide contract. The general terms of the financing agreement are the same as the prior financing arrangements between Washington Gas and the third partythird-party lender mentioned above. Washington Gas will continue to record a
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receivable representing the government’s obligation, and will record an inter-company payable to WGL Energy Systems for the construction work performed for the same amount. At June 30, 2018, there were two contracts remaining totaling $12.0 million on the WGL Energy Systems balance sheet as a short-term obligation to third party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing".
As of June 30, 2017,2018, WGL and Washington Gas recorded $70.9$74.0 million and $65.2 million, respectively, in "Unbilled revenues" on the balance sheet, and $52.9WGL and Washington Gas recorded $27.5 million and $41.8$15.5 million, respectively, in a corresponding short-term obligation to third partythird-party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing", for energy management services projects that were not complete. The primary reason for the variance between unbilled revenues and the corresponding short-term obligations to third-party lenders is due to the project for which the financing has not been drawn.
As of September 30, 2016,2017, WGL and Washington Gas recorded $73.3$85.6 million in "Unbilled revenues" on the balance sheet and WGL and Washington Gas recorded $54.8 million and $43.8 million, respectively, in a $62.4 million corresponding short-term obligation to third partythird-party lenders in "Notes payable and project financing" for energy management services projects that were not complete. WGL Energy Systems did not obtain any third-party project financing on behalf of the Federal Government for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Because these projects are financed for government agencies whichthat have minimal credit risk, and with which we have previous collection experience, neither WGL nor Washington Gas recorded a corresponding reserve for bad debts related to these receivables at June 30, 20172018 or September 30, 2016.2017.
Long-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing
The primary drivers of our long-term cash requirements include capital expenditures, non-utility investments and long-term debt maturities. For the regulated utility segment, our capital expenditures primarily relate to adding new utility customers and system supply as well as maintaining the safety and reliability of Washington Gas’ distribution system. For our non-utility segments, our long-term cash requirements primarily depend on the level of investments and capital expenditures. For WGL Midstream, our investments primarily relate to providing capital for construction of the infrastructure investments. For WGL Energy Systems and WGSW, our investments primarily relate to providing capital for construction of distributed generation and commercial solar projects.
The investments are mainly tax equity partnerships that create funding for the tax benefits associated with the projects. For more information, see Note 11— Other investments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In connection with enteringaddition, on March 28, 2018, WGL Energy Systems entered into a new tax equity financing arrangement under which it can sell and lease back up to $75 million of commercial solar asset projects that it may develop and place into service. WGL Energy Systems will have 18 months to sell the Merger Agreement, WGL Holdings, Inc.commercial solar asset projects under the arrangement and then it would lease each project back over a period of up to 25 years. The facility will not raise capital using common equity issuances or using debt longer than two years in duration.
Refer tobe collateralized by the section entitled “Capital Investments” for a discussion of our capital expenditures forecast.leased projects.
Security Ratings
The table below reflects the current credit ratings for the outstanding debt instruments of WGL and Washington Gas. Changes in credit ratings may affect WGL’s and Washington Gas’ cost of short-term and long-term debt and our access to the capital markets. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. Credit ratings are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
  
WGL  Washington Gas
Rating Service
Senior
Unsecured
  
Commercial
Paper
  
Senior
Unsecured
  
Commercial
Paper
Fitch Ratings(a)
A-BBB  F2  A+A  F1F2
Moody’s Investors Service(b)
A3Baa1  P-2  A1A2  P-1
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services(c)
BBB-A-2A-  A-1AA-1A-2
(a) The long-term debtcredit ratings outlook issued by Fitch Ratings for WGL and Washington Gas was adjusted to negativewere revised on October 13, 2016.
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(b) The credit ratings by Moody’s Investors Service for WGL and Washington Gas was adjusted to negativewere revised on February 1, 2017.
(c) TheJuly 9, 2018 and the long-term debt ratings outlook issuedremained negative.
(c) The credit ratings by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services for WGL and Washington Gas was adjusted to negativewere revised on January 26, 2017.July 9, 2018 and the long-term debt ratings outlook remained negative.
Ratings Triggers and Certain Debt Covenants
WGL and Washington Gas pay credit facility fees, which in some cases are based on the long-term debt ratings of Washington Gas. Under the terms of WGL’s and Washington Gas' revolving credit agreements, term loan facility and private placement notes, the ratio of consolidated financial indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization cannot exceed 0.65 to 1.0 (65.0%). As of June 30, 2017,2018, WGL's and Washington Gas' ratios of consolidated financial indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization were 57%59% and 48%46%, respectively. In addition, WGL and Washington Gas are required to inform lenders of changes in corporate existence, financial conditions, litigation and environmental warranties that might have a material effect on debt ratings. The failure to inform the lenders’ agent of material changes in these areas might constitute default under the agreements. Additionally, failure to pay principal or interest on any other indebtedness may be deemed a default under our credit agreements. A default, if not remedied, may lead to a suspension of further loans and/or acceleration in which obligations become immediately due and payable. At June 30, 2017,2018, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under our revolving credit facilities.
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For certain of Washington Gas’ natural gas purchase and pipeline capacity agreements, if the long-term debt of Washington Gas is downgraded below the lower of a BBB- rating by Standard & Poor’s or a Baa3 rating by Moody’s Investors Service, or if Washington Gas is deemed by a counterparty not to be creditworthy, then the counterparty may withhold service or deliveries, or may require additional credit support. For certain other agreements, if the counterparty’s credit exposure to Washington Gas exceeds a contractually defined threshold amount, or if Washington Gas’ credit rating declines by a certain rating level, then the counterparty may require additional credit support. At June 30, 2017,With the current credit ratings, Washington Gas would not be required to provide approximately $0.3 million of additional credit support for these arrangements if its long-term credit rating was to be downgraded by one rating level.
WGL guarantees payments for certain purchases of natural gas and electricity on behalf of WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream (refer to “Contractual Obligations, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commercial Commitments” for further discussion of these guarantees).Midstream. If the credit rating of WGL declines, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream may be required to provide additional credit support and credit enhancements for these purchase contracts. At June 30, 2017,With the current credit ratings, WGL Energy Services would not be required to provide additional credit support for these arrangements if WGL's credit ratings were to decline by one rating level. At June 30, 2017, WGL Midstream would be required to provide $1.2approximately $7.0 million of additional credit support for these arrangements if WGL's credit ratings were to decline by one rating level. WGL Midstream would be required to provide approximately $31.6 million of additional credit support for these arrangements if WGL's credit ratings were to decline by one rating level.

Historical Cash Flows
The following table summarizes WGL’s net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016:2017:
Nine Months Ended June 30, 
  
Nine Months Ended June 30, 
  
(In millions)2017 2016 Variance2018 2017 Variance
Cash provided by (used in):          
Operating activities$224.8
 $235.4
 $(10.6)$569.6
 $228.4
 $341.2
Financing activities$229.3
 $238.2
 $(8.9)$124.8
 $225.7
 $(100.9)
Investing activities$(450.1) $(463.9) $13.8
$(669.8) $(450.1) $(219.7)
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
The regulated utility’s cash flows from operating activities principally reflect gas sales and deliveries and the cost of operations. The volume of gas sales and deliveries is dependent primarily on factors external to the utility, such as growth of customer demand, weather, market prices for energy, economic conditions and measures that promote energy efficiency. Under revenue and weather normalization, ratemaking adjustments and decoupling mechanisms in place, changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved may affect the timing of cash flows but not net income. The price at which the utility provides energy to customers is determined in accordance with regulatory-approved tariffs. In general, changes in the utility’s cost of gas may affect the timing of cash flows but not net income because the costs are

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recovered in accordance with tariff provisions. In addition, the regulated utility’s cash flow is impacted by the timing of derivative settlements.
The non-utility cash flows from operating activities primarily reflect: (i) the timing of receipts related to distributed generation and federal projects in the commercial energy systems segment; (ii) the timing of receipts related to electric and gas bills and the timing of payments for the cost of the commodity for WGL Energy Services and (iii) the timing of gas purchases and sales resulting from trading activities at WGL Midstream. Both WGL Energy Services' and WGL Midstream's cash flows are impacted by the timing of derivative settlements.
Net income is the result of cash and non-cash (or accrual) transactions. Only cash transactions affect WGL’s cash flows from operating activities. Principal non-cash charges include depreciation, accrued or deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and deferred income tax expense. Non-cash charges or credits may also be accrued under the revenue decoupling and cost reconciliation mechanisms in the utilities' rate plans.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 was $224.8$569.6 million compared to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $235.4$228.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.2017. The increase in cash flows provided by operating activities primarily reflects higher margins for both storage and transportation strategies at WGL Midstream and higher cash collections due to colder weather at Washington Gas.
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $229.3$124.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2017,2018, compared to cash flows provided by financing activities of $238.2$225.7 million for the same period of the prior year. This decrease in cash
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flows primarily reflects a decrease in common stock issuedshort term financing of $77.8$320.0 million a reductionoffset by an increase in long term debt financing of $200 million and an increase of $6.7 million of dividends paid in common stock, offset primarily by short term financing.$250.0 million.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
During the nine months ended June 30, 2017,2018, cash flows used in investing activities totaled $450.1$669.8 million compared to $463.9$450.1 million used in the nine months ended June 30, 2016.2017. This decreaseincrease in cash used is primarily due to the investmentincreased investments in the Stonewall Gas Gathering System (Stonewall System) in the prior year of $89.4 million,non-utility interests, partially offset by an additional investment this year of $45.5 milliona decrease in the same system related to the retirement of debt at the entity level and by additional expenditures this year for Washington Gas'Gas’ accelerated pipe replacement programs.
Capital Investments
The following table depicts our projected capital investments for fiscal years 2017 through 2021. Our capital outlays include expenditures to extend service to new areas to improve service for our utility customers and to grow our non-utility investments.

 Projected
(In millions)20172018201920202021Total
New business(a)
$129.8
$148.9
$153.8
$166.6
$189.5
$788.6
Replacements:      
Regulatory plans(b)
128.6
139.0
149.8
167.1
173.1
757.6
Other(c)
71.2
53.7
54.1
55.7
57.3
292.0
Customer information system28.1




28.1
Other utility46.2
74.1
53.4
57.5
71.3
302.5
Total utility(d)
403.9
415.7
411.1
446.9
491.2
2,168.8
Pipeline investments208.2
483.9
37.2
3.9

733.2
Distributed generation83.2
100.1
100.1
100.1
100.1
483.6
Other non-utility1.5
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
2.0
Total investments$696.8
$999.9
$548.5
$551.0
$591.4
$3,387.6

(a) Includes certain projects that support the existing distribution system.
(b) Represents capital expenditures (excluding cost of removal), both approved and expected to be approved, under our Accelerated Pipeline
Replacement Programs in all jurisdictions.
(c) Includes all other replacement activity that is not under our Accelerated Pipeline Replacement Programs.
(d) Excludes Allowance for Funds Used During Construction and cost of removal. Includes capital expenditures accrued and capital expenditure adjustments recorded in the fiscal year.
Pipeline Investments
Constitution Pipeline
In 2013, Constitution was formed with WGL Midstream as an investor. At June 30, 2017, WGL Midstream's total estimated share of the cash contributions for Constitution is estimated to be $95.5 million over the term of the agreement, reflecting a 10% share in the pipeline venture. The pipeline project is designed to transport at least 650,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day from the Marcellus region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. Fully contracted with long-term commitments from established natural gas producers currently operating in Pennsylvania, the pipeline is designed to originate from the Marcellus production areas in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, and interconnect with the Iroquois Gas Transmission and Tennessee Gas Pipeline systems in Schoharie County, New York.
On December 2, 2014, the FERC issued an order granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
On April 22, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) denied Constitution’s application for a Section 401 Certification for the pipeline, which is necessary for the construction and operation of the pipeline. Constitution has stated that it remains committed to pursuing the project and that it intends to pursue all available options to challenge the legality and appropriateness of NYSDEC’s decision. In May, 2016, Constitution filed actions in both the U.S.

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Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, appealing the decision and seeking declaratory judgment that the State of New York’s permitting authority is preempted by federal law. On March 16, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York issued an order ruling, without prejudice, that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear Constitution’s complaint. WGL is awaiting a ruling from the Second Circuit.Meade
WGL Midstream held a $38.5 million equity method investment in Constitution at June 30, 2017. Refer to Note 11, OtherInvestments of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of this matter.

Constitution has revised its target in-service date to as early as the first half of 2019 a target in-service date, which is reflected in our capital expenditure projections for fiscal year 2017 and beyond.
Meade
In February 2014, WGL Midstream and certain venture partners formed, and WGL Midstream acquired a 55% interest in Meade Pipeline Co LLC (Meade). Meade was formed to develop and own, jointly with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), an approximately 185-mile pipeline originating in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and extending to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Central Penn) that will have the capacity to transport and deliver up to approximately 1.7 million dekatherms per day of natural gas.

Central Penn will be an integral part of Transco’s “Atlantic Sunrise” project. WGL Midstream will invest an estimated $410 million for its interest in Meade, and Meade will invest an estimated $746 million in Central Penn for an approximate 39% interest in Central Penn. Transco will hold the remaining ownership interests in Central Penn. Central Penn currently has a projected in-service date of mid-2018. On February 3, 2017, the FERC issued an order granting Transco's certificate of public convenience and necessity, subject to certain conditions.  On February 6, 2016 Transco accepted the certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Additionally, in February 2014, WGL Midstream entered into an agreement with Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (Cabot) whereby WGL Midstream will purchase 500,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas from Cabot over a 15 year term. As part of this agreement, Cabot will acquirehas acquired 500,000 dekatherms per day of firm gas transportation capacity on Transco’s Atlantic Sunrise project of which Central Penn is a part.project. This capacity will be released to WGL Midstream.
Central Penn will be an integral part of Transco’s “Atlantic Sunrise” project and will be fully integrated into Transco's system. WGL Midstream will invest an estimated $450 million for its interest in Meade, and Meade will invest an estimated $816 million in Central Penn for an approximate 38% interest in Central Penn. Transco will hold the remaining ownership interests in Central Penn. On September 15, 2017, FERC issued the Notice to Proceed and thereafter, construction on Central Penn has begun. WGL Midstream held a $415.3 million and $146.7 million equity method investment in Meade at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively. Central Penn is expected to be placed in service during the quarter ending September 2018.
Mountain Valley Pipeline
In March 2015, WGL Midstream acquired a 7%10% equity interest in Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley). On October 24, 2016, WGL Midstream acquired an additional 3% equity interest in Mountain Valley by assuming all of Vega Midstream MVP LLC's (Vega Energy) interest in the joint venture. WGL Midstream now owns a 10% interest in Mountain Valley.
The proposed pipeline to be developed, constructed, owned and operated by Mountain Valley, will transport approximately 2.0 million dekatherms of natural gas per day from interconnectsand connects with EQT Corporation's Equitrans system in Wetzel County, West Virginia to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC'sTransco's Station 165 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. TheAs a result of court proceedings, Mountain Valley has modified its construction schedule and now the pipeline is scheduledprojected to be in service by December 2018.in the first quarter of 2019.
WGL Midstream expects to invest in scheduled capital contributions through the in-service date of the pipeline, its pro rata share (based on its 10% equity interest) of project costs, an estimated aggregate amount of approximately $327.6$350.0 million. In addition, WGL Midstream entered into a gas purchase commitment to buybetween 455,000 and 500,000 dekatherms of natural gas

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per day, at index-based prices, for a 20 year term, and will also be a shipper on the proposed pipeline. WGL Midstream held a $121.0 million and $63.0 million equity method investment in Mountain Valley at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.
In April 2018, WGL Midstream entered into a separate agreement with Mountain Valley to acquire a 5% equity interest in a project to build a lateral interstate natural gas pipeline (the MVP Southgate project). The proposed lateral pipeline will receive gas from the Mountain Valley Pipeline mainline in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and extend approximately 70 miles south to new delivery points in Rockingham and Alamance counties, North Carolina. The total commitment by WGL Midstream is expected to be approximately $17.0 million and the lateral pipeline is expected to be placed into service in late 2020.
Stonewall System
WGL Midstream hasowns a 30% equity interest in an entity that owns and operates certain assets known as the Stonewall System. WGL Midstream paid $89.4 million to acquire the equity interest. The Stonewall System has the capacity to gather up to 1.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Marcellus production region in West Virginia, and connects with an interstate pipeline system that serves markets in the mid-Atlantic region. DuringWGL Midstream held a $137.2 million and $136.7 million equity method investment in the nine months endedStonewall System at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.
Constitution
WGL Midstream owns a 10% interest in Constitution. The Constitution Pipeline is proposed to transport natural gas from the Marcellus region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. Constitution is accounted for under the equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance. The equity method is considered appropriate because Constitution is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent resulting in WGL Midstream maintaining a more than minor influence over the partnership operating and financing policies.
In December 2014, Constitution received approval from the FERC to construct and operate the proposed pipeline. However, on April 22, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) denied Constitution’s application for a Section 401 Certification for the pipeline, which is necessary for the construction and operation of the pipeline. In May 2016, Constitution filed actions in both the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Second Circuit Court) and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, appealing the decision and seeking declaratory judgment that the State of New York’s permitting authority is preempted by federal law. In March 2017, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York dismissed without prejudice Constitution's lawsuit claiming that New York's state law permit requirements are preempted by the Natural Gas Act. The Court concluded that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because Constitution had not demonstrated a traceable injury in fact sufficient to establish standing. In August 2017, the Second Circuit Court issued a decision, declining to rule on Constitution’s argument that the NYSDEC’s decision on Constitution’s Section 401 application constitutes a waiver of the certification requirement. Constitution filed a petition for rehearing with the Second Circuit Court's decision, but in October 2017 the court denied the petition. In October 2017, Constitution filed a petition for declaratory order requesting FERC to find that, by operation of law, the Section 401 certification requirement for the New York State portion of Constitution’s pipeline project was waived due to the failure by the NYSDEC to act on Constitution’s Section 401 application within a reasonable period of time as required by the express terms of the statute. On January 11, 2018, the FERC denied the petition. On February 12, 2018, Constitution filed a request for rehearing with FERC, which was denied on July 19, 2018. On January 16, 2018, Constitution petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the judgment of the Second Circuit Court, asserting that the Second Circuit Court’s decision conflicts with the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court and federal Courts of Appeals on an important question of federal law. On April 30, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Constitution’s petition for writ of certiorari.
The project’s sponsors remain committed to the project, and as such, on June 25, 2018, Constitution requested FERC grant a 24-month extension on construction of the pipeline.
We continually evaluate our investment in Constitution for other than temporary impairment. Our impairment assessment uses income and market approaches in determining the fair value of our investment in Constitution. Refer to Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements. We recorded an other than temporary impairment charge of $34.0 million to “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates”, and recorded a reversal to “Operation and maintenance” expense of a previously recognized expense of $3.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. We evaluated our remaining investment at June 30, 2018, and determined that there was no additional impairment. There could be additional losses in the value of the investment beyond the impairment charge already taken. However, we believe that recoveries from the sale of the inventories held by Constitution will

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mostly offset these expenditures. We also continue to incur legal fees associated with the project. At June 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017, WGL Midstream contributed an additional $45.5held a $3.9 million relatedand $38.1 million equity method investment in Constitution, respectively.
Refer to retiring debt atNote 11 - Other Investments of the entity level.Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of this matter.


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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
Contractual Obligations
     
WGL and Washington Gas have certain contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business that require fixed and determinable payments in the future. These commitments include long-term debt, lease obligations, unconditional purchase obligations for pipeline capacity, transportation and storage services, certain natural gas and electricity commodity commitments and our commitments related to the business process outsourcing program.

Reference is made to the "Contractual Obligations, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commercial Commitments" section of Management's Discussion in our 2016 Annual Report.2017 Form 10-K. Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2016 Annual Report2017 Form 10-K includes a discussion of long-term debt, including debt maturities. Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2016 Annual Report2017 Form 10-K reflects information about the various contracts of Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream.

There were no significant changes to contractual obligations during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Refer to Note 1617Planned Merger with AltaGas Ltd.Subsequent Events of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Merger Agreement.Agreement and the merger commitments.
Financial Guarantees
WGL has guaranteed payments primarily for certain commitments on behalf of certainsome of its subsidiaries. At June 30, 2017, these guarantees totaled $30.7 million, $168.8 million, $114.0 million and $404.3 million for Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services, WGL Energy Systems and WGL Midstream, respectively. At June 30, 2017, WGL also had guarantees on behalf of other subsidiaries totaling $2.2 million. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of WGL's financial exposure related to these commitments. For all of our financial guarantees, WGL may cancel any or all future obligations upon written notice to the counterparty, but WGL would continue to be responsible for the obligations created under the guarantees prior to the effective date of the cancellation. WGL has also guaranteed payments for certain of our external partners. At June 30, 2017,2018, the maximum potential amount of future payments under the guarantees for external parties totaled $13.6$0.6 million.
CREDIT RISK
Wholesale Credit Risk
Certain wholesale suppliers that sell natural gas to any or all of Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services, and WGL Midstream and electricity to WGL Energy Services, may have relatively low credit ratings or may not be rated by major credit rating agencies.
Washington Gas enters into transactions with wholesale counterparties for the purpose of meeting firm ratepayer commitments, to optimize the value of its long-term capacity assets, and for hedging natural gas costs. In the event of a counterparty’s failure to deliver contracted volumes of gas or fulfill its payment obligations, Washington Gas may incur losses that would typically be passed through to its sales customers under the purchased gas cost adjustment mechanisms; however, Washington Gas may be at risk for financial loss to the extent these losses are not passed through to its customers.
For WGL Energy Services, any failure of wholesale counterparties to deliver natural gas or electricity under existing contracts could cause financial exposure for the difference between the price at which WGL Energy Services has contracted to buy these commodities and their replacement cost from another supplier. To the extent that WGL Energy Services sells natural gas to these wholesale counterparties, WGL Energy Services may be exposed to payment risk if WGL Energy Services is in a net receivable position. Additionally, WGL Energy Services enters into contracts with counterparties to hedge the costs of natural gas and electricity. Depending on the ability of the counterparties to fulfill their commitments, WGL Energy Services could be at risk for financial loss.
WGL Midstream enters into transactions with wholesale counterparties to hedge and optimize its portfolio of owned and managed natural gas assets. Any failure of wholesale counterparties to deliver natural gas under existing contracts could cause financial exposure for the difference between the price at which WGL Midstream has contracted to buy these commodities and their replacement cost. To the extent that WGL Midstream sells natural gas to these wholesale counterparties, WGL Midstream may be exposed to payment risk if it is in a net receivable position. In addition, WGL Midstream enters into contracts with
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counterparties to hedge the costs of natural gas. Depending on the ability of the counterparties to fulfill their commitments, WGL Midstream could be at risk for financial loss.
Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services, and WGL Midstream operate under an existing wholesale counterparty credit policy that is designed to mitigate credit risks through requirements for credit enhancements including, but not limited to, letters of credit, parent guarantees and cash collateral when deemed necessary. In accordance with this policy, Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services, and WGL Midstream have each obtained credit enhancements from certain of their counterparties. If certain

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counterparties or their guarantors meet the policy’s creditworthiness criteria, Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services, and WGL Midstream may grant unsecured credit to those counterparties or their guarantors. The creditworthiness of all counterparties is continuously monitored.
Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream are also subject to the collateral requirements of their counterparties. At June 30, 2017,2018, Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream provided $4.9$11.7 million, $25.1$22.8 million and $34.4$25.5 million in cash collateral to counterparties, respectively.
The following table provides information on our credit exposure, net of collateral, to wholesale counterparties as of June 30, 20172018 for Washington Gas, WGL Energy Services and WGL Midstream, separately.
Credit Exposure to Wholesale Counterparties (In millions)
Credit Exposure to Wholesale Counterparties (In millions)
Credit Exposure to Wholesale Counterparties (In millions)
Rating(a)
Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral(b)
 
Offsetting Credit
Collateral Held(c)
 
Net
Exposure
 
Number of
Counterparties
Greater Than
10%(d)
 
Net Exposure of
Counterparties
Greater Than 10%
Exposure
Before Credit
Collateral(b)
 
Offsetting Credit
Collateral Held(c)
 
Net
Exposure
 
Number of
Counterparties
Greater Than
10%(d)
 
Net Exposure of
Counterparties
Greater Than 10%
Washington Gas                  
Investment Grade$42.3
 $0.3
 $42.0
 2
 $30.7
$23.8
 $
 $23.8
 1
 $15.2
Non-Investment Grade3.2
 3.2
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
No External Ratings7.6
 1.9
 5.7
 
 
22.5
 18.3
 4.2
 2
 2.9
WGL Energy Services                  
Investment Grade$0.5
 $
 $0.5
 2
 $0.4
$0.6
 $
 $0.6
 3
 $0.6
Non-Investment Grade
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
No External Ratings1.0
 
 1.0
 2
 0.8

 
 
 
 
WGL Midstream                  
Investment Grade$51.5
 $2.8
 $48.7
 1
 $17.1
$69.6
 $31.8
 $37.8
 2
 $12.0
Non-Investment Grade2.5
 2.5
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
No External Ratings9.5
 2.4
 7.1
 
 
9.3
 3.8
 5.5
 
 
(a)
(a) Investment grade is primarily determined using publicly available credit ratings of the counterparty. If the counterparty has provided a guarantee by a higher-rated entity (e.g., its parent), it is determined based upon the rating of it guarantor. Included in “Investment grade” are counterparties with a minimum Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investor Service rating of BBB- or Baa3, respectively.
(b) Includes the net of all open positions on energy-related derivatives subject to mark-to-market accounting requirements and the net receivable/payable for the realized transactions. Amounts due from counterparties are offset by liabilities payable to those counterparties to the extent that contractual netting arrangements are in place.
(c) Represents cash deposits and letters of credit received from counterparties, not adjusted for probability of default.
(d) Using a percentage of the net exposure.
Investment grade is primarily determined using publicly available credit ratings of the counterparty. If the counterparty has provided a guarantee by a higher-rated entity (e.g., its parent), it is determined based upon the rating of it guarantor. Included in “Investment grade” are counterparties with a minimum Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investor Service rating of BBB- or Baa3, respectively.
(b)
Includes the net of all open positions on energy-related derivatives subject to mark-to-market accounting requirements and the net receivable/payable for the realized transactions. Amounts due from counterparties are offset by liabilities payable to those counterparties to the extent that contractual netting arrangements are in place.
(c)
Represents cash deposits and letters of credit received from counterparties, not adjusted for probability of default.
(d)
Using a percentage of the net exposure.
Retail Credit Risk
Washington Gas is exposed to the risk of non-payment of utility bills by certain of its customers. To manage this customer credit risk, Washington Gas may require cash deposits from its high risk customers to cover payment of their bills until the requirements for the deposit refunds are met. In addition, Washington Gas has a POR program in Maryland, whereby it purchases receivables from participating energy marketers at approved discount rates. Under the program, Washington Gas is exposed to the risk of non-payment by the retail customers for these receivables. This risk is factored into the approved discount rate at which Washington Gas purchases the receivables.
WGL Energy Services is also exposed to the risk of non-payment by its retail customers. WGL Energy Services manages this risk by evaluating the credit quality of certain new customers as well as by monitoring collections from existing customers. To the extent necessary, WGL Energy Services can obtain collateral from, or terminate service to, its existing customers based on credit quality criteria. In addition, WGL Energy Services participates in POR programs with certain Maryland, District of Columbia and Pennsylvania utilities, whereby it sells its receivables to various utilities at approved discount rates. Under the POR programs, WGL Energy Services is exposed to the risk of non-payment by its retail customers for delivered commodities that have not yet been billed. Once the invoices are billed, however, the associated credit risk is assumed by the purchasing utilities that sponsor POR programs. While participation in POR programs reduces the risk of collection and fixes a discount
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rate on the receivables, there is a risk that the discount rate paid to participate in the POR program will exceed the actual bad debt expense and billing fees associated with these receivables.
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execution and are monitored periodically during the contract term for payment performance and credit quality. These steps mitigate credit risk associated with the distributed generation asset customers.
At June 30, 2017,2018, WGSW was indirectly subject to retail credit risk associated with non-payment by customers who lease distributed energy equipment or maintain energy service agreements through ASD, Nextility, SunEdison, SFEE, SFGF and SFRC.affiliates. This credit risk was mitigated through minimum credit quality criteria established in each of WGSW’s agreements for customer agreements. These criteria were satisfied to enable WGSW to participate in the project financing arrangement or partnership interest. Refer to Note 11, Other Investments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of these investments.
WGL Midstream is not subject to retail credit risk.
MARKET RISK
We are exposed to various forms of market risk including commodity price risk, weather risk and interest-rate risk. The following discussion describes these risks and our management of them.
Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment
Washington Gas faces price risk associated with the purchase and sale of natural gas. Washington Gas generally recovers the cost of the natural gas to serve customers through gas cost recovery mechanisms as approved in jurisdictional tariffs; therefore, a change in the price of natural gas generally has no direct effect on Washington Gas’ net income. However, Washington Gas is responsible for following competitive and reasonable practices in purchasing natural gas for its customers.
To manage price risk associated with its natural gas supply to its firm customers, Washington Gas: (i) actively manages its gas supply portfolio to balance sales and delivery obligations; (ii) injects natural gas into storage during the summer months when prices are generally lower, and withdraws that gas during the winter heating season when prices are generally higher and (iii) enters into hedging contracts and other contracts that may qualify as derivative instruments related to the sale and purchase of natural gas.
Washington Gas executes commodity-related physical and financial contracts in the form of forward, futures and option contracts as part of an asset optimization program that is managed by its internal staff. Under this program, Washington Gas realizes value from its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources when they are not being fully used to serve utility customers. Regulatory sharing mechanisms in all three jurisdictions allow the profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas’ customers and shareholders.
The following two tables summarize the changes in the fair value of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Regulated Utility segment’s energy-related derivatives during the nine months ended June 30, 2017:2018.
Regulated Utility Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
Regulated Utility Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
Regulated Utility Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
(In millions)
  
  
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2016$(257.4)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2017$(121.3)
Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period8.9
7.9
Other changes in net fair value93.7
(23.3)
Realized net settlement of derivatives6.9
32.1
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2017$(147.9)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2018$(104.6)
Regulated Utility Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
Regulated Utility Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
Regulated Utility Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
(In millions)
  
  
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2016$(257.4)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2017$(121.3)
Recorded to income40.0
(4.1)
Recorded to regulatory assets/liabilities62.6
(11.3)
Realized net settlement of derivatives6.9
32.1
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2017$(147.9)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2018$(104.6)
The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the regulated utility segment’s energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 2018, is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:

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The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the regulated utility segment’s energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 2017, is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:
Regulated Utility Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
Regulated Utility Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
  
Regulated Utility Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
  
      
(In millions)Remainder of 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter TotalRemainder of 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Total
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs1.8
 0.6
 0.4
 
 
 
 2.8
(1.2) 0.2
 
 
 
 
 (1.0)
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs(2.0) (20.4) (12.3) (11.4) (13.8) (90.8) (150.7)(1.7) (11.5) (10.3) (9.3) (8.5) (62.3) (103.6)
Total net assets (liabilities) associated with our energy-related derivatives$(0.2) $(19.8) $(11.9) $(11.4) $(13.8) $(90.8) $(147.9)$(2.9) $(11.3) $(10.3) $(9.3) $(8.5) $(62.3) $(104.6)
Refer to Note 8, Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.
Price Risk Related to the Non-Utility Segments
Retail Energy-Marketing. Our retail energy-marketing subsidiary, WGL Energy Services, sells natural gas and electricity to retail customers at both fixed and indexed prices. WGL Energy Services must manage daily and seasonal demand fluctuations for these products with its suppliers. Price risk may exist to the extent WGL Energy Services does not closely match the timing and volume of natural gas and electricity it purchases with the related fixed price or indexed sales commitments. WGL Energy Services’ risk management policies and procedures are designed to minimize this risk.
A portion of WGL Energy Services’ annual natural gas sales volumes is subject to variations in customer demand associated with fluctuations in weather and other factors. Purchases of natural gas to fulfill retail sales commitments are generally made under fixed-volume contracts based on certain weather assumptions. If there is significant deviation from normal weather or from other factors that affect customer usage or utility delivery requirements, purchase commitments may differ significantly from actual customer usage. To the extent that WGL Energy Services cannot match its customer requirements and supply commitments, it may be exposed to commodity price and volume variances, which could negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for further discussion of our management of weather risk). WGL Energy Services manages these risks through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.
WGL Energy Services procures electricity supply under contract structures in which WGL Energy Services assumes the responsibility of matching its customer requirements with its supply purchases. WGL Energy Services assembles the various components of supply, including electric energy from various suppliers, and capacity, ancillary services and transmission service from the PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization, in matching its customer requirements obligations. While the capacity and transmission costs within PJM are generally stable and identifiable several years into the future, the cost of ancillary services which support the reliable operation of the transmission system does fluctuate as changes occur in the balance between generation and the consumption mix within the electric system. WGL Energy Services could be exposed to price risk associated with changes in ancillary costs due to lack of available forward market products to sufficiently hedge those risks. Commercial retail contracts for larger customers often include terms which permit WGL Energy Services to pass through regulatory approved changes in capacity and transmission costs, as well as some changes in ancillary costs. These terms reduce the price risk exposure related to these changes for WGL Energy Services.
To the extent WGL Energy Services has not sufficiently matched its customer requirements with its supply commitments, it could be exposed to electricityelectric commodity price risk. WGL Energy Services manages this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.
WGL Energy Services’ electric business is also exposed to fluctuations in weather and varying customer usage. Purchases generally are made under fixed-price, fixed-volume contracts that are based on certain weather assumptions. If there are significant deviations in weather or usage from these assumptions, WGL Energy Services may incur price and volume variances that could negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for further discussion of our management of weather risk).
The following two tables summarize the changes in the fair value of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Retail Energy-Marketing segment’s energy-related derivatives during the nine months ended June 30, 2017:2018:

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Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
(In millions)
  
  
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2016$(17.1)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2017$(11.8)
Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period1.4
(1.5)
Other changes in net fair value9.7
1.3
Realized net settlement of derivatives(2.3)0.4
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2017$(8.3)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2018$(11.6)
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
(In millions)
  
  
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2016$(17.1)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2017$(11.8)
Recorded to income16.0
(3.1)
Recorded to accounts payable(5.0)2.8
Realized net settlement of derivatives(2.2)0.5
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2017$(8.3)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2018$(11.6)
The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Retail Energy-Marketingretail energy-marketing segments’ energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 20172018 is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
  
Retail Energy-Marketing Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
  
      
(In millions)Remainder of 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter TotalRemainder of 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Total
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs(1.2) (0.4) (1.4) (0.8) 
 
 (3.8)0.7
 (0.1) (1.4) (0.8) (0.1) 
 (1.7)
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs0.8
 (1.6) (2.5) (0.9) (0.3) 
 (4.5)0.1
 (2.7) (5.1) (2.0) (0.2) 
 (9.9)
Total net assets (liabilities) associated with our energy-related derivatives$(0.4) $(2.0) $(3.9) $(1.7) $(0.3) $
 $(8.3)$0.8
 $(2.8) $(6.5) $(2.8) $(0.3) $
 $(11.6)
Refer to Note 8, Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.
Commercial Energy Systems. WGL Energy Systems sells energy (both electricity and thermal) and RECs from distributed generation assets. The sale of energy is under long term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with a general duration of 20 years, while the sale of RECs are usually under shorter term or immediate delivery contracts. Weather patterns have an effect on WGL Energy Systems solar generation assets to the extent that output is reduced. WGL Energy Systems may also be exposed to REC price risk. The REC market has limited visibility to forward market prices. WGL Energy Systems seeks to mitigate this price risk by entering into bundled energy and REC long-term purchase agreements and independent forward REC sale agreements, when possible.
WGL Energy Systems also earns revenues by providing energy efficiency and sustainability solutions to governmental agencies pursuant to various contractual vehicles, including the area wide contract. WGL Energy Systems earns margins between the price at which the solutions are sold and the cost to design and build them. Margins may be eroded by an underestimation of costs. WGL Energy Systems also conducts business with government agencies and faces future revenue risks relating to such government agencies not receiving appropriations funding or projects being unfunded by Congress.
WGSW holds project financing arrangements, whereby it holds an interest in a limited partnership that acquires distributed generation solar assets at fair market value and leases back those assets to counterparties, with a fixed a target rates of return over terms between 6-20 years. WGSW also enters into arrangements in which investment partners purchase solar assets and leaseleases them to retail customers. In these cases, the purchased solar assets are expected to achieve a target rate of return from the lease payments that are collected from the retail customers. WGSW manages this price risk through its investment agreements and evaluation of the asset purchase in conjunction with the inception of the lease.

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Midstream Energy Services. WGL Midstream engages in wholesale commodity transactions to optimize its owned and managed natural gas assets. Price risk exists to the extent WGL Midstream does not closely match the volume of physical
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natural gas in storage with the related forward sales entered into as hedges. WGL Midstream seeks to mitigate this risk by actively managing and hedging these assets in accordance with corporate risk management policies and procedures. Depending upon the nature of its forward hedges, WGL Midstream may also be exposed to fluctuations in mark-to-market valuations based on changes in forward price curves. WGL Midstream pays fixed, fair market prices for its owned storage assets and is subject to variations in annual summer-winter price differentials associated with weather and other market factors. To the extent there are significant variations in weather, WGL Midstream may incur price variances that negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for further discussion of our management of weather risk). WGL Midstream manages this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.
The following two tables summarize the changes in the fair value of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Midstream Energy Services segments’ energy-related derivatives during the nine months ended June 30, 2017:2018:
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives
(In millions)
  
  
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2016$(19.8)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2017$11.2
Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period34.9
(7.4)
Other changes in net fair value0.8
(3.4)
Realized net settlement of derivatives(16.5)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2017$(0.6)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2018$0.4
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives
(In millions)
  
  
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2016$(19.8)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2017$11.2
Recorded to income35.7
(10.8)
Realized net settlement of derivatives(16.5)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2017$(0.6)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2018$0.4
 
The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Midstream Energy Services segments’ energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 20172018 is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
  
Midstream Energy Services Segment
Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives
  
      
(In millions)Remainder of 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter TotalRemainder of 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Thereafter Total
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs0.5
 (0.2) 
 
 
 
 0.3
1.9
 0.3
 0.4
 0.5
 

 
 3.1
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs(2.9) (1.7) 2.0
 1.5
 0.3
 (0.1) (0.9)(0.8) 3.6
 2.1
 (0.7) (1.0) (5.9) (2.7)
Total net assets associated with our energy-related derivatives$(2.4) $(1.9) $2.0
 $1.5
 $0.3
 $(0.1) $(0.6)$1.1
 $3.9
 $2.5
 $(0.2) $(1.0) $(5.9) $0.4
Refer to Note 8, Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.
Value-at-Risk
WGL Energy Services measures the market risk of its energy commodity portfolio by determining its value-at-risk. Value-at-risk is an estimate of the maximum loss that can be expected at some level of probability if a portfolio is held for a given time period. The value-at-risk calculation for natural gas and electric portfolios include assumptions for normal weather, new customer additions and renewing customers for which supply commitments have been secured. Based on a 95% confidence interval for a one-day holding period, WGL Energy Services’ value-at-risk at June 30, 20172018 was approximately $5,300$31,200 and $30,200, related to its natural gas and electric portfolios, respectively. The high, low and average value-at-risk for natural gas and electric portfolios between the period October 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 are noted in the table below.

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$29,200, related to its natural gas and electric portfolios, respectively. The high, low and average value-at-risk for natural gas and electric portfolios between the period October 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 are noted in the table below.
WGL Energy Services
Value-at-Risk
WGL Energy Services
Value-at-Risk
WGL Energy Services
Value-at-Risk
(In thousands)High Low AverageHigh Low Average
Natural Gas Portfolio$102.3
 $4.5
 $40.3
$184.0
 $2.2
 $11.0
Electric Portfolio195.8
 12.3
 55.4
97.2
 10.3
 41.0
Total$298.1
 $16.8
 $95.7
$281.2
 $12.5
 $52.0
Weather Risk
We are exposed to various forms of weather risk in both our regulated utility and non-utility business segments. Washington Gas’ operations are seasonal, with a significant portion of its revenues derived from the delivery of natural gas to residential and commercial heating customers during the winter heating season. Weather conditions directly influence the volume of natural gas delivered by Washington Gas. Weather patterns tend to be more volatile during “shoulder” months within our fiscal year in which Washington Gas is going into or coming out of the primary portion of its winter heating season. During the shoulder months within quarters ending December 31 (particularly in October and November) and June 30 (particularly in April and May), customer heating usage may not highly correlate with historical levels or with the level HDDs that occur, particularly when weather patterns experienced are not consistently cold or warm.
To the extent Washington Gas does not have weather related instruments or billing adjustment mechanisms in place, its revenues are volume driven and its current rates are based upon an assumption of normal weather. In the District of Columbia, without weather protection strategies, variations from normal weather will cause our earnings to increase or decrease depending on the weather pattern.
The financial results of our retail energy-marketing business, WGL Energy Services, are affected by variations from normal weather primarily in the winter relating to its natural gas sales, and throughout the fiscal year relating to its electricity sales. WGL Energy Services manages these weather risks with, among other things, weather related instruments.
Weather patterns have an effect on WGL Energy Systems solar generation assets to the extent that output is reduced. WGL Energy Systems seeks to mitigate weather risk by negotiating unit contingency and other measures to limit exposure in the PPAs.
Variations from normal weather may also affect the financial results of our wholesale energy business, WGL Midstream, primarily with regards to summer-winter price differentials between time periods and transportation delivery locations throughout the fiscal year. WGL Midstream manages these weather risks with, among other things, physical and financial hedging products.
Billing Adjustment Mechanisms. In Maryland, Washington Gas has a Revenue Normalization Adjustment (RNA) billing mechanism that is designed to stabilize the level of net revenues collected from Maryland customers by eliminating the effect of deviations in customer usage caused by variations in weather from normal levels and other factors such as conservation. In Virginia, Washington Gas has a Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) billing adjustment mechanism that is designed to eliminate the effect of variations in weather from normal levels on utility net revenues. Additionally, in Virginia, as part of the Conservation and Ratemaking Efficiency (CARE) plan, Washington Gas has a CARE Ratemaking Adjustment (CRA) mechanism that, in conjunction with the WNA, eliminates the effect of both weather and other factors such as conservation for residential, small commercial and industrial and group metered apartment customers.
For the RNA, WNA and CRA mechanisms, periods of colder-than-normal weather generally would cause Washington Gas to record a reduction to its revenues and establish a refund liability to customers, while the opposite would generally result during periods of warmer-than-normal weather. However, factors such as volatile weather patterns and customer conservation may cause the RNA and the CRA mechanisms to function conversely because they adjust billed revenues to provide a designed level of net revenue per meter.
Weather-Related Instruments. WGL Energy Services utilizes HDD instruments from time to time to manage weather risks related to its natural gas and electricity sales. WGL Energy Services also utilizes cooling degree day (CDD) instruments and other instruments to manage weather and price risks related to its electricity sales during the summer cooling season. These instruments cover a portion of estimated revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in HDDs or CDDs. Refer to Note 8—Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the accounting for these weather-related instruments.


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Interest-Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest-rate risk associated with our short-term and long-term financing. WGL and Washington Gas utilize derivative instruments from time to time in order to reduce their exposure to the risk of interest-rate volatility.
Short-Term Debt. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, WGL and its subsidiaries had outstanding notes payable and project financing of $538.9$429.5 million and $331.4$559.8 million, respectively. The carrying amount of our short-term debt approximates fair value. A change of 100 basis points in the underlying average interest rate for our short-term debt would have caused a change in interest expense of approximately $2.6$3.5 million for the quarter.
Long-Term Debt. At June 30, 20172018 and September 30, 2016,2017, WGL had outstanding fixed-rate and variable rate MTNs and other long-term debt of $1,235.6$1,879.3 million and $1,435.0$1,430.9 million, respectively, excluding current maturities. While fixed-rate debt does not expose us to earnings risk when market interest rates change, such debt is subject to changes in fair value. Fair value is defined as the present value of the debt securities’ future cash flows discounted at interest rates that reflect market conditions as of the measurement date. As of June 30, 2017,2018, the fair value of WGL’s debt was $1,378.8$1,942.2 million. Our sensitivity analysis indicates that fair value would increase by approximately $61.3$77.0 million or decrease by approximately $56.6$70.9 million if interest rates were to decline or increase by 10%, respectively, from current market levels. At June 30, 2017,2018, Washington Gas had outstanding fixed-rate MTNs and other long-term debt of $939.3$1,084.8 million, excluding current maturities. As of June 30, 2017,2018, the fair value of Washington Gas’ fixed-rate debt was $1,073.2$1,146.9 million. Our sensitivity analysis indicates that fair value would increase by approximately $49.4$63.0 million or decrease by approximately $45.8$58.0 million if interest rates were to decline or increase by 10%, respectively, from current market levels. In general, such an increase or decrease in fair value would impact earnings and cash flows only if WGL or Washington Gas were to reacquire some or all of these instruments in the open market prior to their maturity.
A total of $1,052.5$1,202.5 million, or approximately 84.5%63.4% of the face amount of WGL’s outstanding long-term debt, excluding current maturities, have make-whole call options which, if exercised, would require us to pay a premium over the face amount.
A total of $802.5$952.5 million, or approximately 84.8%86.9% of the face amount of Washington Gas’ outstanding long-term debt, excluding current maturities, have make-whole call options which, if exercised, would require us to pay a premium over the face amount.
On October 1, 2016, WGL and Washington Gas adopted ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15. This standard requires an entity to account for debt issuance costs as a valuation account presented as a deduction from the face amount of debt in the balance sheet. Prior period amounts related to long-term debt in the accompanying condensed balance sheets have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Derivative Instruments. WGL expected to issue 30-year debt in January 2018. In anticipation of the issuance of 30-year debt, issuance, WGL entered into forward starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount outstanding of $250.0 million, to hedge the variability in future interest payments. WGL designated these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges. Through December 31, 2016, the effective portion of changes in fair value was reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). As a result of certain covenants related to the proposed merger with AltaGas, in January 2017, WGL de-designated these hedges and will recordbegan recording charges in their fair value in interest expense. The balance in accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 20172018 was $6.4 million related to these hedges. Subsequent to the merger on July 6, 2018, the debt issuance is no longer reasonably possible of occurring and, therefore, the $6.4 million gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive will be recorded to income during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. In January 2018, WGL settled these swaps and realized a gain of $13.8 million. For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded income of $13.2 million to interest expense related to these swaps.
Refer to Note 8 - Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our interest-rate risk management activity.

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WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY
This section of Management’s Discussion focuses on Washington Gas for the reported periods. In many cases, explanations and disclosures for both WGL and Washington Gas are substantially the same.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Three Months Ended June 30, 20172018 vs. June 30, 20162017
The results of operations for the regulated utility segment and Washington Gas are substantially the same; therefore, this section primarily focuses on statistical information and other information that is not discussed in the results of operations for the regulated utility segment. Refer to the section entitled “Results of Operations—Regulated Utility Operating Results” for a detailed discussion of the results of operations for the regulated utility segment.
Key gas delivery, weather and meter statistics are shown in the table below for the three months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.
Gas Deliveries, Weather and Meter Statistics
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Gas Sales and Deliveries (millions of therms)
          
Firm          
Gas sold and delivered92.7
 110.6
 (17.9)124.7
 92.7
 32.0
Gas delivered for others76.2
 89.0
 (12.8)89.7
 76.2
 13.5
Total firm168.9
 199.6
 (30.7)214.4
 168.9
 45.5
Interruptible          
Gas sold and delivered0.3
 0.3
 
0.4
 0.3
 0.1
Gas delivered for others61.0
 49.4
 11.6
53.2
 61.0
 (7.8)
Total interruptible61.3
 49.7
 11.6
53.6
 61.3
 (7.7)
Electric generation—delivered for others22.5
 65.9
 (43.4)88.6
 22.5
 66.1
Total deliveries252.7
 315.2
 (62.5)356.6
 252.7
 103.9
Degree Days          
Actual198
 388
 (190)315
 198
 117
Normal290
 290
 
287
 290
 (3)
Percent colder (warmer) than normal(31.7)% 33.8% n/a
9.8% (31.7)% n/a
Average active customer meters1,157,000
 1,145,000
 12,000
1,175,900
 1,157,000
 18,900
New customer meters added3,177
 2,461
 716
3,164
 3,177
 (13)
Gas Service to Firm Customers. The volume of gas delivered to firm customers is highly sensitive to weather variability as a large portion of the natural gas delivered by Washington Gas is used for space heating. Washington Gas’ rates are based on an assumption of normal weather. The tariffs in the Maryland and Virginia jurisdictions include provisions that consider the effects of the RNA and the WNA/CRA mechanisms, respectively, that are designed to, among other things, eliminate the effect on net revenues of variations in weather from normal levels (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for further discussion of these mechanisms and other weather-related instruments included in our weather protection strategy). The comparison of firm volumes delivered for the current quarter compared to the prior quarter primarily reflects significantly warmercolder weather in the current quarter.
Gas Service to Interruptible Customers. Washington Gas must curtail or interrupt service to this class of customer when the demand by firm customers exceeds specified levels.
In the District of Columbia, the effect on net income of any changes in delivered volumes and prices to interruptible customers is limited by margin-sharing arrangements that are included in Washington Gas’ firm rate designs. Rates for interruptible customers in Maryland and Virginia are based on a traditional cost of service approach. In Virginia, Washington Gas retains a majority of the margins earned on interruptible gas and delivery sales. Washington Gas shares actual non-gas

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margins from interruptible sales service customers that are in excess of delivery service rates. In Maryland, Washington Gas retains a defined amount of revenues based on a set threshold.
Gas Service for Electric Generation. Washington Gas delivers natural gas for use at two electric generation facilities in Maryland that are each owned by companies independent of WGL. Washington Gas shares with firm customers a significant majority of the margins earned from natural gas deliveries to these customers. Therefore, changes in the volume of interruptible gas deliveries to these customers do not materially affect either net revenues or net income.
Interest Expense and Income Taxes
Please refer toWashington Gas' interest expense for the ninethree months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 for information about was $14.5 million and $13.0 million, respectively. The increase in interest expense primarily reflects the issuance of additional long-term debt by Washington Gas.
Income Taxes
Washington Gas' interest expense, income tax expensebenefit for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $9.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
Income Taxes
  
Three Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Income before income taxes(20.9) (2.4) $(18.5)
Income tax benefit(9.4) (0.7) (8.7)
Effective income tax rate(a)
45.0% 29.2% 15.8%
(a) The effective income tax rate.rate for the quarter can be impacted by seasonality reflected in our earnings.

Refer to Note 7 - Income Taxes of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed discussion.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Nine Months Ended June 30, 20172018 vs. June 30, 20162017
The results of operations for the regulated utility segment and Washington Gas are substantially the same; therefore, this section primarily focuses on statistical information and other information that is not discussed in the results of operations for the regulated utility segment. Refer to the section entitled “Results of Operations—Regulated Utility Operating Results” for a detailed discussion of the results of operations for the regulated utility segment.
Key gas delivery, weather and meter statistics are shown in the table below for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

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Gas Deliveries, Weather and Meter Statistics
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Gas Sales and Deliveries (millions of therms)
          
Firm          
Gas sold and delivered711.0
 710.0
 1.0
860.1
 711.0
 149.1
Gas delivered for others420.5
 441.0
 (20.5)471.1
 420.5
 50.6
Total firm1,131.5
 1,151.0
 (19.5)1,331.2
 1,131.5
 199.7
Interruptible          
Gas sold and delivered2.5
 2.4
 0.1
2.4
 2.5
 (0.1)
Gas delivered for others200.8
 194.9
 5.9
202.0
 200.8
 1.2
Total interruptible203.3
 197.3
 6.0
204.4
 203.3
 1.1
Electric generation—delivered for others59.3
 168.3
 (109.0)140.5
 59.3
 81.2
Total deliveries1,394.1
 1,516.6
 (122.5)1,676.1
 1,394.1
 282.0
Degree Days          
Actual3,121
 3,340
 (219)3,756
 3,121
 635
Normal3,706
 3,719
 (13)3,697
 3,706
 (9)
Percent colder (warmer) than normal(15.8)% (10.2)% n/a
1.6% (15.8)% n/a
Average active customer meters1,153,200
 1,141,200
 12,000
1,171,500
 1,153,200
 18,300
New customer meters added9,013
 9,035
 (22)9,729
 9,013
 716
Gas Service to Firm Customers. The comparison in natural gas deliveries toof firm customers primarily reflects significantly warmer weather, partially offset by an increase of average active customer meters of 12,000 involumes delivered for the current period compared to the sameprior period ofprimarily reflects colder weather in the prior year.current period.
Gas Service to Interruptible Customers. The increase in therm deliveries to interruptible customers reflects increased demand, partially offset by warmer weather.demand.
Gas Service for Electric Generation. Washington Gas delivers natural gas for use at two electric generation facilities in Maryland that are each owned by companies independent of WGL. Washington Gas shares with firm customers a significant
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majority of the margins earned from natural gas deliveries to these customers. Therefore, changes in the volume of interruptible gas deliveries to these customers do not materially affect either net revenues or net income.
Interest Expense
Washington Gas' interest expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 was $38.7$44.1 million and $30.8$38.7 million, respectively. The increase in interest on long-term debtexpense primarily reflectsreflects the issuance of additional noteslong-term debt by Washington Gas during fiscal year 2017.Gas.
Income Taxes
The following table shows Washington Gas' income tax expense and effective income tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.


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Income Taxes
Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/Nine Months Ended June 30, Increase/
(In millions)2017 2016 (Decrease)2018 2017 (Decrease)
Income before income taxes$238.6
 $210.8
 $27.8
197.8
 238.6
 $(40.8)
Income tax expense91.2
 80.3
 10.9
43.3
 91.2
 (47.9)
Effective income tax rate38.2% 38.1% 0.1%21.9% 38.2% (16.3)%
Income tax expense43.3
 91.2
 (47.9)
Less Discrete re-measurement impact of Tax Act6.2
 
 6.2
Income tax expense excluding discrete re-measurement impact37.1
 91.2
 (54.1)
Effective income tax rate excluding discrete re-measurement impact18.8% 38.2% (19.4)%

The decrease in the effective income tax rate is due to the enactment of the Tax Act. Refer to Note 7 - Income Taxes of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed discussion.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity and capital resources for Washington Gas are substantially the same as the liquidity and capital resources discussion included in the Management’s Discussion of WGL (except for certain items and transactions that pertain to WGL and its unregulated subsidiaries). Those explanations are incorporated by reference into this discussion.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, WGL made a $100 million equity infusion to Washington Gas. This infusion was done to maintain Washington Gas’ equity ratio in a reasonable and comparable range.

RATES AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Washington Gas makes its requests to modify existing rates based on its determination of the level of net investment in plant and equipment, operating expenses, and a level of return on invested capital that is just and reasonable. The following is an update of significant current regulatory matters in Washington Gas’ jurisdictions. For a more detailed discussion of the matters below, refer to our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.2017.
District of Columbia Jurisdiction

Investigation into Washington Gas’ Cash Reimbursement to CSPs.the Establishment of a Purchase of Receivables Program. On August 5, 2014,June 15, 2017, the Office of the People’s Counsel’s (OPC) of DC filed a complaint with the PSC of DC requesting that the Commission open an investigation into Washington Gas’ payments to CSPs to cash-out over-deliveries of natural gas supplies during the 2008-2009 winter heating season. OPC asserted that Washington Gas made excess payments in the amount of $2.4 million to CSPs. On December 19, 2014, the PSC of DC granted the OPC of DC’s request and opened a formal investigation. On October 27, 2015, the PSC of DC issued an order finding that Washington Gas, in performing the cash-out, had violated D.C. Code 34-1101’s requirement that no service shall be provided without Commission approval. The PSC of DC directed Washington Gas to provide calculations showing whatdevelop a Purchase of Receivables program for natural gas suppliers and their customers in the impact would have been hadDistrict of Columbia.  On July 15, 2017, Washington Gas made volumetric adjustments to CSP deliveries assubmitted its Purchase of April 2009,Receivables Implementation Plan which was approved by the PSC of DC on October 19, 2017.  On March 30, 2018, Washington Gas calculates would resultfiled its proposed Purchase of Receivables discount rates for Commission approval. On June 7, 2018, one of the parties in the case requested a refundsix week extension for implementation of approximately $2.4 million, which was recognized by WGL in fiscal year 2015.the program. On February 3, 2016,June 19, 2018, the PSC of DC issued an order denying OPC’s application for reconsideration andOrder granting in part, and denying in part, Washington Gas’ application for reconsideration.approval of the implementation date extension. Washington Gas expects to implement the program during the first billing cycle of September 2018.

Application for Approval of Reduction of Distribution Rates. On January 12, 2018, Washington Gas filed an application with the PSC of DC for approval of reduction of distribution rates to reflect the Tax Act. Washington Gas is seeking to change current distribution service rates for all classes of customers served in the District of Columbia, effective for meter readings on and OPCafter January 29, 2018. Additionally, Washington Gas sought an expedited hearing and waiver of provisions of the DC Code and District of Columbia municipal regulations (DCMR) to ensure the proposed rate reductions will become effective as of February 1, 2018. On January 17, 2018, the Office of the People's Counsel filed initial briefs on February 18, 2016,a motion to oppose the expedited hearing and reply briefs on February 29, 2016, on the issue of whether there is a more reasonable way to reconcile the over-deliveries by CSPs such as through volumetric adjustments, or through cash payments.waivers. On August 11, 2016,January 23, 2018, the PSC of DC issued an order requiringOrder which accepted Washington Gas' application but denied the request to waive any applicable provisions of the DC Code and DCMR, because the Order established the process under which the PSC of DC will conduct this proceeding. Washington Gas was directed to refund approximately $2.4 million throughtrack the ACA. On August 26, 2016,impact of the Tax Act on revenue requirements beginning January 1, 2018, recording all impacts to regulatory assets and liabilities. Additionally, as directed by the PSC of DC, Washington Gas filed its plan for implementinga revised application on February 12, 2018, including all work papers that support the $2.4 million refund within a 12-month period. The PSCcalculation of DC issued an Order on October 7, 2016, clarifying Washington Gas' refundingthe effect of the tax change, and reporting requirements.including the ratemaking adjustments and across-the-board revenue reduction

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Districtdistributed to customer classes based on revenues approved in the PSC of ColumbiaDC's most recent rate case. The Order also allowed parties to file comments/objections to Washington Gas’ revised application within 60 days of the date of the Order with any responses to the comments due within 75 days of the date of the Order. On March 22, 2018, Washington Gas requested that the PSC of DC extend the period of time to file comments until April 16, 2018 and reply comments, until April 30, 2018. On March 28, 2018, the PSC of DC granted the request.

On April 9, 2018, Washington Gas advised the Commission that it had reached a settlement in principle with the parties in the case and requested that the Commission suspend the procedural schedule to allow the parties sufficient time to finalize the terms and conditions of a settlement agreement and file it with the Commission for approval. On April 12, 2018, the PSC of DC issued an order granting Washington Gas’ motion to suspend the Procedural Schedule. As directed by the Commission, Washington Gas and several parties in the case filed a joint motion and unanimous agreement of stipulation for full settlement on April 30, 2018. On May 23, 2018, the PSC of DC issued an Order granting the request to waive the hearing required by the Rules of Practice in the Joint Motion for Approval of the Unanimous Agreement of Stipulation and Full Settlement filed by WGL and other party members. Additionally, the Order allowed interested parties to file comments by June 18, 2018. On June 29, 2018, the PSC of DC approved the settlement agreement, effective for service rendered on or after July 1, 2018. The settling parties were directed to file a joint proposal, by August 1, 2018, depicting the regulatory liability balance for the period January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, which will be refunded to customers through a one-time bill credit beginning with Washington Gas’s December 2018 billing cycle. Refer to Note 7—Income Taxes of theNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of regulatory liabilities we have established related to tax reform.

Maryland Jurisdiction

Maryland Rate Case.On February 26, 2016,May 15, 2018, Washington Gas filed an application with the PSC of DC. The application, as amended, requested anMD to increase of $17.3 million toits base rates for natural gas delivery service. This request included $4.5service, generating $41.3 million associated with the transfer toin additional annual revenue. The revenue increase includes an increase in base rates of revenue$56.3 million partially offset by a reduction of $15.0 million in annual surcharges currently paid by customers for system upgrades. These surcharges that customers have been paying monthly since 2014 are associated with Washington Gas' natural gas system upgradesinfrastructure replacement and environmental improvement initiatives, previously approved by the PSC of DCCommission under Maryland's Strategic Infrastructure Development and currently recovered through monthly surcharges. The filing addressedEnhancement (“STRIDE”) statute. Additionally, the proposed rate relief necessary for Washington Gasincrease includes provisions designed to recover its costs and earn its allowed rate of return. The filing also satisfied the requirement for Washington Gas to file a new rate proposal by August 1, 2016, under a settlement agreement approved by the PSC of DC in 2015, which provides for the recovery through a surcharge mechanism of costs related to an accelerated pipe replacement program to upgrade the Washington Gas distribution system and enhance safety.

On March 3, 2017, the PSC of DC issued an Order approving an overall increase in rates for Washington Gas of $8.5 million effective for services rendered on and after March 24, 2017. This increase is based on a hypothetical 55.7% equity component of Washington Gas' capital structure and an overall return of 7.57%, which retained the current return on equity of 9.25%. Washington Gas had requested an increase of $17.3 million, assuming a 57.8% equity component and a 10.25% return on equity. The PSC of DC denied Washington Gas’ request for approval of an RNA and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) tariffs; however, the PSC of DC approved a two-year pilot incentive program for developers of multi-family housing projects to bringdeliver the benefits of natural gas including lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions to more residentscustomers that include: (i) continued progress towards the replacement of aging infrastructure; (ii) ongoing network upgrades for improved service in the DistrictMaryland and (iii) rising cost of Columbia. On April 3, 2017, the Apartment and Office Building Associationservice of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) and DC Climate Action filed applications for reconsideration of portions of the Opinion and Order.providing safe, reliable natural gas service in its Maryland service territory. On May 12, 2017,18, 2018 the PSC of DC deniedMD suspended the applicationproposed rates for reconsideration filed by AOBAa period of not more than 150 days from May 14, 2018, and denied, in part, the application for reconsideration of DC Climate Action. Further,pursuant to MD law, the PSC of DC directedMD may suspend the proposed rates for an additional 30 days at its staff to develop proposed criteria to facilitatediscretion. On June 22, 2018 the PSC of DC’s reviewMD issued an Order that adopted a procedural schedule in this matter. Intervenor direct testimony must be filed by August 21, 2018. Rebuttal testimony and evidentiary hearings will take place in September and October 2018, respectively. All parties must file a single brief by November 9, 2018. A PSC of the economic benefits of the Multifamily Piping Program and submit the criteria for public comment.MD decision is expected in mid-December 2018.

Maryland Jurisdiction

Proposed Line Extension Tariff Revisions.STRIDE 2 Case. On December 7, 2016,June 15, 2018 Washington Gas filed a petitionan application with the PSC of MD for approval of proposed tariff revisions to facilitate access tothe second phase of its accelerated natural gas in areas within Washington Gas' Maryland franchise area that are currently without natural gas service. Specifically, the petition requestspipeline replacement initiative. The application asks for approval of tariff provisions which would: (i) allow new customers to pay required contributions$393.6 million in accelerated infrastructure replacements for extension of gas facilities over up to 20 years at the overall cost of capital, with the payment obligation remaining with the service address; (ii) authorize Washington Gas to perform a project assessment of anticipated life cycle revenues to convert an area to natural gas service once Washington Gas secures service commitments from 20% of the target market in an unserved or underserved market; and (iii) authorize Washington Gas to establish a regulatory asset to defer2019-2023 period. A prehearing conference was set for future collection in rates, upon approval by theJuly 25, 2018. A PSC of MD the property taxes, earnings and depreciation on qualifying transmission and main expenditures installed in identified growth areas. The petition has been docketed, with a final orderdecision is expected in August 2017.mid-December 2018.

Termination Notice Inquiry. On March 28, 2017, the PSC of MD initiated an investigation into the service termination notices sent by Washington Gas to its customers between December 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016. The case will investigateinvestigated whether the service termination notices complied with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).Regulations. The PSC of MD’s investigation of this matter shall also considerconsidered whether fines and or a civil penalty should be assessed. A procedural schedule has beenwas adopted in the case, but was suspended to permit the parties to engage in settlement discussions. On April 6, 2018, the Chief Public Utility Law Judge for the filingPSC of testimony, establishingMD issued a proposed order approving the dates for evidentiary hearingssettlement agreement between Washington Gas and the Maryland Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC), which was filed with the PSC of MD on October 18-20, 2017February 15, 2018. The proposed order became a final order of the Commission on April 23, 2018. A draft Compliance Plan was provided to the PSC of MD Staff and forOPC on April 16, 2018. The final Compliance Plan was filed June 14, 2018. Per the filingsettlement agreement, in lieu of briefsany civil penalty or fine, Washington Gas made a distribution to the Washington Area Fuel Fund in May 2018. In June 2018, Washington Gas issued $1.4 million of refunds to current and reply briefs on November 20, 2017 and December 11, 2017, respectively. A decision could issueformer customers. Additional refunds will be issued in the latter partAugust 20, 2018, billing cycle. At June 30, 2018, we have recorded an estimated liability of December 2017 or during the first calendar quarter of 2018.$0.6 million in connection with this matter.

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Virginia Rate Case. On June 30, 2016, Washington Gas filed an application with the SCC of VA to increase its base rates for natural gas service by $45.6 million, which includes $22.3 million of revenue associated with natural gas pipeline replacement initiatives previously approved by the Commission and paid by customers through a monthly rider. Additionally, the proposed rate increase includes provisions designed to deliver the benefits of natural gas to more customers that include: (i) facilitating conversion to natural gas in locations already served by Washington Gas; (ii) expanding the natural gas system to high-growth communities in Virginia and (iii) research and development that we believe will enable innovations to enhance service for our customers.

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Interim rates went into effect, subject to refund, in the December 2016 billing cycle. Intervenors filed testimony on
Application for Approval of Reduction of Distribution Rates. On January 31, 2017, Staff of the SCC of VA filed testimony on February 28, 2017, and12, 2018, Washington Gas filed its rebuttal testimony on March 28, 2017. On April 17, 2017,an application with the PSC of MD for approval of reduction of distribution rates to reflect the Tax Act. Washington Gas sought to change current distribution service rates for all classes of customers served in Maryland, effective for meter readings on and after January 29, 2018. On January 31, 2018, the PSC of MD approved the application effective for bills rendered on or after February 1, 2018. Refer to Note 7—Income Taxes of theNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of regulatory liabilities we have established related to tax reform.

Virginia Jurisdiction

Application for Approval of Reduction of Distribution Rates. On January 12, 2018, Washington Gas filed an application with the SCC of VA a unanimous settlement asfor approval of reduction of distribution rates to a specific annual revenue increase, but not asreflect the Tax Act. Washington Gas seeks to a specific returnchange current distribution service rates for all classes of customers served in Virginia, effective for meter readings on equity, specific accounting adjustments, or specific ratemaking methodologies, except as otherwise set forth therein. The Stipulation sets forth,and after January 29, 2018 solely for purposes of settlement, a base rate increase of $34 million ($14.1 million net of SAVE Plan costs which are currently recovered through monthly surcharges). For purposesthe effect of the settlement, the mid-point of the return on equity range of 9.0-10.0% will be used in any application or filing, other than a change in base rates, effective December 1, 2016. On June 30, 2017, the Chief Hearing Examiner issued a report recommending that the Commission approve the Stipulation. The Stipulation is pending review and approval by the SCC of VA. Refunds to customers, which have been accrued by Washington Gas at June 30, 2017, will be made related to the interim billings based onTax Act.  In addition, the SCC of VA approval of the Stipulation and rates.

Affiliate Transactions. On December 30, 2016, Washington GasStaff filed an application for approval to permanently release its contracts with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC’ (“Transco”) for MarketLink and Leidy East interstate pipeline transportation capacity to WGL Midstream, Inc. Washington Gas has not used the MarketLink and Leidy East interstate pipeline transportation capacity to provide gas utility service since 2013 and will not use these resources for system supply in the future. On March 29, 2017,a motion requesting the SCC of VA issuedto require Washington Gas to file all of the schedules required for a rate case and treat this filing as a general rate case rather than a single issue proceeding.  On February 7, 2018, the SCC of VA Staff filed a motion requesting the SCC of VA to, among other things, permit Washington Gas to place into effect, on an order approvinginterim basis, its revised rate schedules proposed in the transfer of MarketLinkrate application. On February 21, 2018, Washington Gas filed its response to the Staff’s motion which included, among other things, a proposal to file a new general rate case in July 2018 and Leidy East interstate pipeline transportation capacity to WGL Midstream.dismiss the current rate application which will be addressed in the proposed general rate case filing.  On March 29, 2017,15, 2018, the SCC of VA issued an Order approvingdenying Staff’s motions and granting Washington Gas’ request to file a new general rate case in July 2018 and to dismiss the transfercurrent rate application.   Refer to Note 7—Income Taxes for a discussion of the MarketLink and Leidy East capacity contractsregulatory liabilities we have established related to WGL Midstream, Inc. The transfer of the contracts occurred on May 1, 2017.tax reform.



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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following issues related to our market risks are included under Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and are incorporated by reference into this discussion.
Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment
Price Risk Related to the Non-Utility Segments
Value-At-Risk
Weather Risk
Interest-Rate Risk

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—WGL Holdings, Inc.
Senior management, including the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer and the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WGL, evaluated the effectiveness of WGL’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2017.2018. Based on this evaluation process, the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer and the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures of WGL were effective as of June 30, 2017.2018. There have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of WGL during the quarter ended June 30, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting of WGL.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—Washington Gas Light Company
Senior management, including the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer and the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Washington Gas, evaluated the effectiveness of Washington Gas' disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2017.2018. Based on this evaluation process, the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer and the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures of Washington Gas were effective as of June 30, 2017.2018. There have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of Washington Gas during the quarter ended June 30, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting of Washington Gas.


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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The nature of our business ordinarily results in periodic regulatory proceedings before various state and federal authorities. For information regarding pending federal and state regulatory matters, see Note 13—Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Silver Spring, Maryland Incident
Washington Gas continues to support the investigation by the NTSB into the August 10, 2016 explosion and fire at an apartment complex on Arliss Street in Silver Spring, Maryland, the cause of which has not been determined.  Additional information will be made available by the NTSB at the appropriate time.  On November 2, 2016, twoA total of 40 civil actions wererelated to the incident have been filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court against WGL and Washington Gas (as well as a property management company that is not affiliated with WGL or Washington Gas), by residents of the apartment complex.  In one lawsuit, twenty-nine plaintiffs seek unspecified damages for, among others, wrongful death and personal injury. The other action is a class action suit seeking total damages stated to be less than $5 million for, among others, property damage and various counts relating to the loss of the use of the premises. Both actions allege causes of action for negligence, product liability, and declaratory relief. Thirty-two civil actions have been filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland seekingMaryland. All of these suits seek unspecified damages for personal injury andand/or property damage. The one action seeking class action status has been amended to assert property damage and loss of use claims. We maintain excess liability insurance coverage from highly-rated insurers, subject to a nominal self-insured retention. We believe that this coverage will be sufficient to cover any significant liability to it that may result from this incident. Management is unable to determine a range of potential losses that are reasonably possible of occurring and therefore we have not recorded a reserve associated with this incident.  Washington Gas was invited by the NTSB to be a party to the investigation and in that capacity, continues to work closely with the NTSB to help determine the cause of this incident. Information about our obligations as a signed party to the investigation can be found in the form of the Certificate of Party Representation, which is available on the investigations page of the NTSB website (http://www.ntsb.gov/legal/Documents/NTSB_Investigation_Party_Form.pdf), and 49 CFR 831.13. On August 14, 2017, the NTSB opened the public docket related to its ongoing investigation.



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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

RISKS RELATING TO WGL AND ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Risks Relating to the Proposed Merger with AltaGas

The proposed merger with AltaGas is subjectmay not achieve its anticipated results, and WGL may be unable to shareholder and regulatory approval.integrate the operations of AltaGas in the manner expected.
On January 25, 2017, WGL and AltaGas entered into a Merger Agreement for WGL to be combined with AltaGas in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion. Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified closing conditions, including (i) the approval of the Merger by the holders of more than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of WGL common stock, which was obtained on May 10, 2017, (ii) the receipt of regulatory approvals required to consummate the Merger, including approval from the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, the Public Service Commission of Maryland, the State Corporation Commission of Virginia, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the CFIUS, (iii) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under HSR, which occurred on July 17, 2017, (iv) the absence of any order of any governmental authority and the absence of the enactment of any law, in each case that enjoins, prohibits or makes illegal the consummation of the Merger, and (v) 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 in all material respects with its obligations and covenants contained in the Merger Agreement. In addition, the obligations of AltaGas and its merger subsidiary to consummate the Merger are subject to (a) the absence of a Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Merger Agreement) and (b) the required regulatory approvals and any law not imposing or requiring any undertakings, terms, conditions, obligations, commitments, sanctions or remedial actions that constitute a Burdensome Condition (as defined in the Merger Agreement).

WGL may not receive the remaining required statutory approvals and other clearances for the Merger, or they may not be received in a timely manner. If such approvals are received, they may impose terms, conditions or restrictions (i) that cause a failure of the closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement or (ii) could have a detrimental impact onwith the combined company following completionexpectation that the merger will result in various benefits, including, among other things, cost savings and operating efficiencies. Achieving the anticipated benefits of the Merger. A substantial delay in obtaining the required authorizations, approvals or consents or the imposition of unfavorable terms, conditions or restrictions could prevent the completion of the Merger. Even though the waiting period under HSR has expired, government authorities could seek to block or challenge the Merger as they deem necessary or desirable in the public interest.

Failure to complete the Merger could adversely affect WGL’s stock price and future business operations and financial results.

If WGLmerger is unable to consummate the Merger, holders of WGL common stock will not receive any payment for their shares pursuant to the Merger Agreement. WGL’s ongoing business may be adversely affected and would be subject to a number of risks,uncertainties, including whether the following:businesses of WGL and AltaGas can be integrated in an efficient, effective and timely manner. The combination of two independent businesses is complex, costly and time-consuming and may divert significant management attention and resources to combining WGL’s and AltaGas’ business practices and operations, which could otherwise have been devoted to WGL’s business opportunities. This process may disrupt WGL’s and AltaGas’ respective businesses.

In addition, it is possible that the integration process could take longer than anticipated and could result in the disruption of WGL’s businesses, processes and systems or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures, practices and policies, any of which could adversely affect the combined company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger as and when expected. The overall combination of WGL’s and AltaGas’ businesses may also result in material unanticipated problems, expenses, liabilities, competitive responses and loss of customer and other business relationships. Failure to achieve these anticipated benefits or the incurrence of unanticipated expenses and liabilities result could materially adversely affect WGL’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects, as well as that of the combined company.
Uncertainties associated with the merger may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect the future business and operations of the combined company.
WGL wouldand AltaGas are dependent on the experience and industry knowledge of their officers and other key employees to execute their respective business plans. The combined company’s success will depend in part upon its ability to retain key management personnel and other key employees of WGL and AltaGas. Current and prospective employees of WGL and AltaGas may experience uncertainty about their future roles with the combined company, which may materially adversely affect the ability of each of WGL and AltaGas to attract and retain key personnel going forward. WGL may also have paid significantdifficulty addressing possible differences in corporate cultures and management philosophies. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the combined company will be able to retain key management personnel and other key employees of WGL and AltaGas, which could materially adversely affect WGL’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.
WGL may incur unexpected transaction fees and merger-related costs in connection with the merger.
WGL expects to incur a number of non-recurring expenses associated with consummating the merger, as well as expenses related to combining the operations of the two companies. WGL may incur additional unanticipated costs in the integration of the businesses of WGL and AltaGas. Although WGL expects that the elimination of certain duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies 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.
WGL may encounter unexpected difficulties or costs in meeting commitments it made under various orders and agreements associated with regulatory approvals for the merger.
As a result of the process to obtain regulatory approvals required for the merger, WGL is committed to various programs, contributions and investments in several agreements and regulatory approval orders. It is possible that WGL may encounter delays, unexpected difficulties or additional 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 materially adversely affect WGL’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.
WGL and AltaGas may become targets of securities class action suits and derivative suits, which could result in substantial costs and maydivert management attention and resources.
Securities class action suits and derivative suits are often brought against companies who have entered into mergers and acquisition transactions. There can be no assurance that WGL or AltaGas will not be targets of such suits in certain circumstances be obligatedthe future, and no guarantee that WGL or AltaGas can successfully defend against any such actions. Defending against these claims, even if meritless, could result in substantial costs to pay a termination fee toWGL and AltaGas of $136 million;
and could divert the attention of management may have been divertedmanagement.
A downgrade in WGL’s or AltaGas’ credit ratings could negatively affect WGL’s cost of and ability to the Merger rather than to operations and the pursuit of other opportunities;
though the merger terms contemplate management and employees remaining to operate WGL, there is the chance of the potential loss of key personnel, as personnel may feel uncertain about their future with the combined company;
WGL will have been subject to certain restrictions on the conduct of business, which may prevent the Company from making certain acquisitions or dispositions or pursuing other business opportunities; and
the trading price of WGL’s stock may decline if the market believes the Merger may not be completed.access capital.

Failure to complete the Merger may result in negative publicity, additional litigation against WGL or its directors and officers, and a negative impression of WGL in the investment community. The occurrence of these events, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or the price of WGL’s common stock.
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The business of WGL and Washington Gas will be impacted by the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement restricts WGL, without AltaGas’s consent (which will not be unreasonably withheld), from undertaking certain specified actions until the Merger occurs or the Merger Agreement terminates. These restrictions may prevent WGL from pursuing otherwise attractive business opportunities and making other changes to its business prior to completion of the Merger or termination of the Merger Agreement. For example, the Merger Agreement prohibits WGL from raising common


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equity capital.  Given that Washington Gas is solely dependentWGL’s ability to obtain adequate and cost-effective financing depends in part on WGL to raise new common equity capital and to contribute that common equity to Washington Gas, WGL’s inability to raise common equityits credit ratings. A negative change in its ratings outlook or any downgrade in its current investment-grade credit ratings by the rating agencies, particularly below investment grade, could adversely affect both WGL'sWGL’s costs of borrowing and/or access to sources of liquidity and Washington Gas’capital. Further, a negative change in AltaGas’ ratings outlook or any downgrade in its credit ratings could negatively impact WGL’s ratings outlook or downgrade its credit ratings. Such downgrades could limit WGL’s access to the credit markets and coverage ratios.

WGL will incur significantincrease the costs associated withof borrowing under available credit lines. Should WGL’s credit ratings be downgraded, the Merger.

interest rate on its borrowings under its existing credit facilities and commercial paper program, as well as on any future public or private debt issuances, would increase. An increase in borrowing costs without the ability to recover these higher costs in the rates charged to WGL’s customers could adversely affect earnings or cash flows by limiting WGL’s ability to earn its allowed rate of return.
WGL expectsmay be unable to incuraccess capital or the cost of capital may significantly increase.
WGL’s ability to obtain adequate and cost-effective financing is dependent upon the liquidity of the financial markets, in addition to its credit ratings. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets or waning investor sentiment could adversely affect WGL’s ability to access short-term and long-term capital. WGL’s access to funds under its commercial paper program is dependent on investor demand for its commercial paper. Disruptions and volatility in the global credit markets could limit the demand for WGL’s commercial paper or result in the need to offer higher interest rates to investors, which would result in higher expense and could adversely impact liquidity.
As a subsidiary of AltaGas, WGL also may become a party to AltaGas’ existing debt arrangements or rely on access to short-term intercompany borrowings. The inability to access adequate capital or the increase in cost of capital may require WGL to conserve cash, prevent or delay WGL from making capital expenditures, require WGL to reduce or eliminate distributions to AltaGas or other discretionary uses of cash or could negatively affect its future growth or earnings. A significant reduction in WGL’s liquidity could cause a negative change in its ratings outlook or even a reduction in its credit ratings. This could in turn further limit WGL’s access to credit markets and increase its costs associated with the Merger for financial advisory services, legal services, re-evaluation of share-based compensationborrowing.
As an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of AltaGas, WGL is affected by AltaGas’ strategic decisions and accelerationoperating performance.
As an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of executive compensation. Some of these costs will be incurred even if the Merger is not completed.

AltaGas, WGL’s business willand operating performance can be subjectaffected by a wide range of strategic decisions that AltaGas may make from time to uncertainties whiletime. Significant changes in AltaGas’ strategy, its relationship with WGL, as well as material adverse changes in the Merger is pending.

Uncertainty about the effectperformance of the Merger on employees, suppliers and customers mayAltaGas, could have ana material adverse effect on WGL. Although WGL intendsWGL’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.
Changes to take stepsgovernment fiscal and trade policies and state/local renewable energy mandates could adversely affect WGL’s strategic decisions and operating performance.
Any changes in the US trade policy could trigger retaliatory actions by affected companies resulting in increased costs for goods used in our normal course of business, such as solar panels and steel pipe.  Additionally, state and local initiatives adopting or increasing renewable portfolio standards could result in lower demand of natural gas due to reduce any adverse effects, these uncertainties may impair WGL’s abilities to attract, retain and motivate employees until the Merger is completed and for a period of time thereafter.mandatory or voluntary efforts.

Potential future actions against WGL and its directors and officers challenging the Merger may prevent the Merger from being completed within the anticipated time frame.

WGL and/or its directors and officers may potentially be named as defendants in class action lawsuits filed on behalf of public shareholders challenging the Merger and potentially seeking to enjoin the defendants from consummating the Merger on the agreed-upon terms.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits:

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Schedule/
Exhibit        
  Description
(a)(3)  Exhibits
   
   Exhibits Incorporated by Reference:Filed Herewith:
   
10.1  SecondBylaws of WGL Holdings, Inc., as amended effective July 6, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to WGL Holdings, Inc.’s Form 8-K filed July 12, 2018).
Bylaws of Washington Gas Light Company, as amended effective July 6, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Washington Gas Light Company’s Form 8-K filed July 12, 2018).
Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, and Commitment Increase, dated as of June 23, 2017, amongMay 16, 2018, between WGL Holdings, Inc., the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent for the Lenderslenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to WGL Holdings, Inc. Current Report on’s Form 8-K filed June 29, 2017)May 22, 2018).
   
  SecondThird Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2017, amongMay 16, 2018, between Washington Gas Light Company, the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent for the Lenderslenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Washington Gas Light Company Current Report onCompany’s Form 8-K filed June 29, 2017)May 22, 2018).
   
   Exhibits Filed Herewith:
   
  Certification of Terry D. McCallister,Adrian P. Chapman, the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
  Certification of Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
  Certification of Terry D. McCallister,Adrian P. Chapman, the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Gas Light Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
  Certification of Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Washington Gas Light Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
  Certification of Terry D. McCallister,Adrian P. Chapman, the ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrants, and Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrants, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH  XBRL Schema Document
   
101.CAL  XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB  XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE  XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF  XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
   



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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
WGL HOLDINGS, INC.
and
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY (Co-registrants)
 
   
Date: August 3, 20171, 2018/s/ William R. Ford 
 William R. Ford 
 Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (signing on behalf of the Registrants and as Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Registrants) 


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