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 March 31,June 30, 2014

OR

 

¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission

File Number

  

Exact name of registrant as

specified in its charter and principal

office address and telephone number

  

State of

Incorporation

  

I.R.S.

Employer

Identification No.

1-16163

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

101 Constitution Ave., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20080

(703) 750-2000

  Virginia  52-2210912

0-49807

  

Washington Gas Light Company

101 Constitution Ave., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20080

(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. Yesþ 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). Yesþ No¨

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

WGL Holdings, Inc.:

 

Large accelerated filerþ Accelerated filer¨ Non-accelerated filer¨ Smaller reporting company¨
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                        

Washington Gas Light Company:

 

Large accelerated filer¨ Accelerated filer¨ Non-accelerated filerþ Smaller reporting company¨
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                        

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

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 April 30,July 31, 2014: 51,902,83951,940,003 shares.

All of the outstanding shares of common stock ($1 par value) of Washington Gas Light Company were held by WGL Holdings, Inc. as of April 30,July 31, 2014.


WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

For the Quarter Ended March 31,June 30, 2014

Table of Contents

 

PART I. Financial Information

     

Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   41  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

   52  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

   63  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   74  

Washington Gas Light Company

  

Condensed Balance Sheets

   85  

Condensed Statements of Income

   96  

Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

   107  

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

   118  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  

WGL Holdings, Inc. and Washington Gas Light Company—Combined

   129  

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

   4744  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

   5148  

Washington Gas Light Company

   7371  

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   7876  

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

   7876  

PART II. Other Information

     

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

   7977  

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

   7977  

Item 6. Exhibits

   7977  

Signature

   8078  

 

(i)


WGL Holdings, Inc.

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 the consolidated entity of WGL Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, including Washington Gas.

Part I—Financial information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes separate financial statements (i.e. balance sheets, statements of income and comprehensive income and statements of cash flows) for WGL and Washington Gas. The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are also included and are presented on a combined basis for both WGL and Washington Gas. TheManagement’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 thePrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the outlook for earnings, revenues and other future financial business performance or strategies and 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 verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Although the registrants, WGL and Washington Gas, believe such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they cannot give assurance that every objective will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of today, and the registrants assume no duty to update them. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance:

 

the level and rate at which costs and expenses are incurred and the extent to which they are allowed to be recovered from customers through the regulatory process in connection with constructing, operating and maintaining Washington Gas’ distribution system;

 

the ability to implement successful approaches to modify the current or future composition of gas delivered to customers or to remediate the effects of the current or future composition of gas delivered to customers, as a result of the introduction of gas from the Dominion Cove Point or Elba Island facilities to Washington Gas’ distribution system or changes in the composition of domestic natural gas as a result of liquids processing and new domestic sources of natural gas;

the availability of natural gas supply and interstate pipeline transportation and storage capacity;

 

the ability of natural gas producers, pipeline gatherers and natural gas processors to deliver natural gas into interstate pipelines for delivery by those interstate pipelines to the entrance points of Washington Gas’ distribution system as a result of factors beyond our control;

 

changes and developments in economic, competitive, political and regulatory conditions;

 

changes in capital and energy commodity market conditions;

 

changes in credit ratings of debt securities of WGL or Washington Gas that may affect access to capital or the cost of debt;

 

changes in credit market conditions and creditworthiness of customers and suppliers;

 

changes in relevant laws and regulations, including tax, environmental, pipeline integrity and employment laws and regulations;

 

legislative, regulatory and judicial mandates or decisions affecting business operations or the timing of recovery of costs and expenses;

 

the timing and success of business and product development efforts and technological improvements;

 

the pace of deregulation efforts and the availability of other competitive alternatives to our products and services;

 

changes in accounting principles;

 

new commodity purchase and sales contracts or financial contracts and modifications in the terms of existing contracts that may materially affect fair value calculations under derivative accounting requirements;

the ability to manage the outsourcing of several business processes;

acts of nature;

terrorist activities and

other uncertainties.

 

(ii)


WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

 

the ability to manage the outsourcing of several business processes;

acts of nature;

terrorist activities and

other uncertainties.

The outcome of negotiations and discussions that the registrants may hold with other parties from time to time regarding utility and energy-related investments and strategic transactions that are both recurring and non-recurring may also affect future performance. All such factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond the direct control of the registrants. Accordingly, while they believe that the assumptions are reasonable, the registrants cannot ensure that all expectations and objectives will be realized. Readers are urged to use care and consider the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect the registrants’ business as described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements made in this report rely upon the safe harbor protections provided under thePrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

(iii)


WGL Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements

 

(In thousands)  March 31,
2014
 September 30,
2013
   June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 

ASSETS

      

Property, Plant and Equipment

      

At original cost

  $4,241,016  $4,118,149   $4,342,880  $4,118,149 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

   (1,244,752  (1,210,686   (1,273,607  (1,210,686

Net property, plant and equipment

   2,996,264   2,907,463    3,069,273   2,907,463 

Current Assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   11,977   3,478    12,921   3,478 

Receivables

      

Accounts receivable

   582,825   229,544    308,062   229,544 

Gas costs and other regulatory assets

   5,735   10,825    5,530   10,825 

Unbilled revenues

   210,827   98,598    107,089   98,598 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (23,371  (20,433   (23,017  (20,433

Net receivables

   776,016   318,534    397,664   318,534 

Materials and supplies—principally at average cost

   22,414   24,904    22,135   24,904 

Storage gas

   74,153   347,291    238,499   347,291 

Deferred income taxes

   21,998   24,522    21,101   24,522 

Prepaid taxes

   62,432   24,450    17,931   24,450 

Other prepayments

   18,824   29,922    37,825   29,922 

Derivatives

   27,368   35,315    21,613   35,315 

Other

   15,556   11,595    17,677   11,595 

Total current assets

   1,030,738   820,011    787,366   820,011 

Deferred Charges and Other Assets

      

Regulatory assets

      

Gas costs

   292,792   93,963    244,515   93,963 

Pension and other post-retirement benefits

   246,690   240,634    190,166   240,634 

Other

   66,081   66,010    65,495   66,010 

Prepaid post-retirement benefits

   73,153   —   

Derivatives

   3,091   26,306    1,368   26,306 

Investment in direct financing leases, capital leases

   23,955   23,390 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

   88,247   67,522 

Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases

   17,346   23,390 

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

   96,773   67,522 

Other

   14,359   14,761    15,229   14,761 

Total deferred charges and other assets

   735,215   532,586    704,045   532,586 

Total Assets

  $4,762,217  $4,260,060   $4,560,684  $4,260,060 
      

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES

      

Capitalization

      

Common shareholders’ equity

  $1,314,338  $1,274,545   $1,286,064  $1,274,545 

Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock

   28,173   28,173    28,173   28,173 

Long-term debt

   599,225   524,067    599,226   524,067 

Total capitalization

   1,941,736   1,826,785    1,913,463   1,826,785 

Current Liabilities

      

Current maturities of long-term debt

   30,000   67,000    30,000   67,000 

Notes payable

   314,500   373,100    237,500   373,100 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

   362,097   270,658    297,885   270,658 

Wages payable

   19,636   18,645    17,466   18,645 

Accrued interest

   3,375   3,399    11,243   3,399 

Dividends declared

   23,167   22,075    23,184   22,075 

Customer deposits and advance payments

   52,441   67,154    55,592   67,154 

Gas costs and other regulatory liabilities

   100,175   27,013    29,087   27,013 

Accrued taxes

   31,715   16,056    20,338   16,056 

Derivatives

   61,810   48,413    59,665   48,413 

Other

   13,393   36,564    26,125   36,564 

Total current liabilities

   1,012,309   950,077    808,085   950,077 

Deferred Credits

      

Unamortized investment tax credits

   83,742   46,378    92,948   46,378 

Deferred income taxes

   616,967   629,807    601,378   629,807 

Accrued pensions and benefits

   163,326   148,890    108,583   148,890 

Asset retirement obligations

   103,504   101,321    104,595   101,321 

Regulatory liabilities

      

Accrued asset removal costs

   319,604   321,266    316,490   321,266 

Other post-retirement benefits

   68,578   —   

Other

   28,188   13,459    24,452   13,459 

Derivatives

   400,024   141,334    431,170   141,334 

Other

   92,817   80,743    90,942   80,743 

Total deferred credits

   1,808,172   1,483,198    1,839,136   1,483,198 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)

      

Total Capitalization and Liabilities

  $4,762,217  $4,260,060   $4,560,684  $4,260,060 
      

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
March 31,
   Six Months Ended
March 31,
   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)  2014   2013   2014   2013   2014 2013 2014   2013 

OPERATING REVENUES

              

Utility

  $702,255   $527,174   $1,088,796   $875,107   $194,901  $177,292  $1,283,697   $1,052,399 

Non-utility

   471,995    364,209    765,751    703,012    272,599   300,826   1,038,350    1,003,838 

Total Operating Revenues

   1,174,250    891,383    1,854,547    1,578,119    467,500   478,118   2,322,047    2,056,237 

OPERATING EXPENSES

              

Utility cost of gas

   459,107    244,201    645,988    387,171    64,448   56,549   710,436    443,720 

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   426,286    323,740    731,637    622,889    266,321   285,306   997,958    908,195 

Operation and maintenance

   99,699    88,133    187,841    171,763    89,964   92,120   277,805    263,883 

Depreciation and amortization

   27,304    25,544    53,894    52,848    27,622   24,392   81,516    77,240 

General taxes and other assessments

   57,121    54,181    97,742    93,248    28,634   28,862   126,376    122,110 

Total Operating Expenses

   1,069,517    735,799    1,717,102    1,327,919    476,989   487,229   2,194,091    1,815,148 

OPERATING INCOME

   104,733    155,584    137,445    250,200 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

   (9,489  (9,111  127,956    241,089 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

   543    301    1,033    546    818   183   1,851    729 

Other income—net

   342    781    561    1,210 

Other income (expense)—net

   (304  (59  257    1,151 

Interest expense

   9,525    8,951    18,517    18,144    9,503   8,886   28,020    27,030 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   96,093    147,715    120,522    233,812 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

   34,550    57,880    40,020    91,259 

NET INCOME

  $61,543   $89,835   $80,502   $142,553 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (18,478  (17,873  102,044    215,939 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

   (6,868  (8,188  33,152    83,071 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

  $(11,610 $(9,685 $68,892   $132,868 

Dividends on Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock

   330    330    660    660    330   330   990    990 

NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK

  $61,213   $89,505   $79,842   $141,893 

NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK

  $(11,940 $(10,015 $67,902   $131,878 
                  

AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

              

Basic

   51,875    51,681    51,846    51,657    51,921   51,721   51,871    51,678 

Diluted

   51,899    51,828    51,864    51,759    51,921   51,721   51,885    51,785 
                  

EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

        

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

      

Basic

  $1.18   $1.73   $1.54   $2.75   $(0.23 $(0.19 $1.31   $2.55 

Diluted

  $1.18   $1.73   $1.54   $2.74   $(0.23 $(0.19 $1.31   $2.55 

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE

  $0.4400   $0.4200   $0.8600   $0.8200   $0.4400  $0.4200  $1.3000   $1.2400 
                  

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
March 31,
  Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands)  2014  2013  2014  2013 

NET INCOME

  $61,543  $89,835  $80,502  $142,553 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

     

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

     

Change in prior service credit

   (35  (12  (69  (24

Change in actuarial net loss (gain)

   (164  462   200   925 

Change in transition obligation

   —     62   —     71 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans

  $(199 $512  $131  $972 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   (79  209   52   392 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

  $(120 $303  $79  $580 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  $61,423  $90,138  $80,581  $143,133 
                  
    Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands)  2014  2013  2014   2013 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

  $(11,610 $(9,685 $68,892   $132,868 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

      

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

      

Change in prior service cost (credit)

   6,204   (12  6,135    (36

Change in actuarial net loss

   404   461   604    1,386 

Change in transition obligation

   —     161   —      232 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans

  $6,608  $610  $6,739   $1,582 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   2,622   243   2,674    635 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  $3,986  $367  $4,065   $947 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

  $(7,624 $(9,318 $72,957   $133,815 
                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

  Six Months Ended March 31,   Nine Months Ended June 30, 
(In thousands)  2014 2013   2014 2013 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Net income

  $80,502  $142,553   $68,892  $132,868 

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Depreciation and amortization

   53,894   52,848    81,516   77,240 

Amortization of:

      

Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net

   (5,896  (6,617   461   626 

Debt related costs

   288   431    843   645 

Deferred income taxes—net

   (16,248  9,087    (37,009  2,269 

Accrued/deferred pension cost

   18,380   15,965    27,056   25,315 

Compensation expense related to equity awards

   3,923   3,266    3,838   3,999 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   8,850   7,413    4,474   9,074 

Impairment loss on Springfield Operations Center

   770   —   

Impairment loss

   2,760   —   

Other non-cash charges—net

   822   764    5,366   700 

CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

      

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues—net

   (471,422  (279,705   (88,899  (36,907

Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net

   78,252   65,263    7,369   20,020 

Storage gas

   273,138   118,137    108,792   (23,941

Prepaid taxes

   6,645   52,110    6,519   50,830 

Other prepayments

   (33,529  (13,434   (7,903  1,697 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

   108,629   51,551    38,124   40,024 

Wages payable

   991   689    (1,179  (185

Customer deposits and advance payments

   (14,713  (29,745   (11,562  (34,211

Unamortized investment tax credits

   37,364   7,706    34,360   14,121 

Accrued taxes

   15,659   43,812    4,282   23,025 

Accrued interest

   (24  (64   7,844   7,315 

Other current assets

   6,476   23,212    10,389   3,596 

Other current liabilities

   (9,774  (18,247   813   4,341 

Deferred gas costs—net

   (198,829  (21,794   (150,552  (11,404

Deferred assets—other

   (597  489    1,673   5,746 

Deferred liabilities—other

   22,703   (1,335   9,944   (6,902

Derivatives—deferred

   281,905   32,531    314,774   76,052 

Other—net

   (6,018  4,724    (27  419 

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

   242,141   261,610    442,958   386,372 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Common stock issued

   (732  (98   —     126 

Long-term debt issued

   75,253   2,536    75,253   2,770 

Long-term debt retired

   (37,000  —      (37,000  (2,294

Notes payable issued (retired)—net

   (58,600  (65,600

Notes payable retired—net

   (135,600  (83,300

Dividends on common stock and preferred stock

   (44,199  (39,406   (67,367  (60,115

Other financing activities—net

   (515  701    —     1,616 

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities

   (65,793  (101,867   (164,714  (141,197

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Capital expenditures (excluding AFUDC)

   (147,472  (143,739   (241,450  (222,187

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

   (21,194  (18,650   (29,666  (28,623

Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates

   817   2,047    2,315   3,198 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

   (167,849  (160,342   (268,801  (247,612

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   8,499   (599   9,443   (2,437

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

   3,478   10,263    3,478   10,263 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

  $11,977  $9,664   $12,921  $7,826 
      

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

      

Income taxes paid (refunded)—net

  $10,020  $(11,979  $14,240  $(11,024

Interest paid

  $18,240  $17,853   $19,620  $19,259 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Project debt financing activities—net

  $253  $2,536   $253  $475 

Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  $14,483  $9,678   $21,400  $20,656 

Dividends paid in common stock

  $2,617  $2,564   $3,967  $3,902 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

(In thousands)  March 31,
2014
 September 30,
2013
   June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 

ASSETS

      

Property, Plant and Equipment

      

At original cost

  $3,984,411  $3,903,482   $4,063,206  $3,903,482 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

   (1,209,097  (1,178,600   (1,235,861  (1,178,600

Net property, plant and equipment

   2,775,314   2,724,882    2,827,345   2,724,882 

Current Assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   7,919   —      10,857   —   

Receivables

      

Accounts receivable

   360,717   91,405    184,488   91,405 

Gas costs and other regulatory assets

   5,735   10,825    5,530   10,825 

Unbilled revenues

   123,244   19,418    24,153   19,418 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (19,816  (17,498   (19,350  (17,498

Net receivables

   469,880   104,150    194,821   104,150 

Materials and supplies—principally at average cost

   22,368   24,857    22,089   24,857 

Storage gas

   45,885   132,226    106,376   132,226 

Deferred income taxes

   26,849   27,000    24,335   27,000 

Other prepayments

   28,441   22,794    21,372   22,794 

Receivables from associated companies

   7,101   7,173    2,439   7,173 

Derivatives

   1,779   4,278    3,420   4,278 

Total current assets

   610,222   322,478    385,709   322,478 

Deferred Charges and Other Assets

      

Regulatory assets

      

Gas costs

   292,792   93,963    244,515   93,963 

Pension and other post-retirement benefits

   245,544   239,434    189,067   239,434 

Other

   66,040   65,984    65,448   65,984 

Prepaid post-retirement benefits

   73,124   —   

Derivatives

   193   16,051    514   16,051 

Other

   12,722   11,597    12,386   11,597 

Total deferred charges and other assets

   617,291   427,029    585,054   427,029 

Total Assets

  $4,002,827  $3,474,389   $3,798,108  $3,474,389 

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES

      

Capitalization

      

Common shareholder’s equity

  $1,073,761  $1,024,583   $1,058,001  $1,024,583 

Preferred stock

   28,173   28,173    28,173   28,173 

Long-term debt

   599,225   524,067    599,226   524,067 

Total capitalization

   1,701,159   1,576,823    1,685,400   1,576,823 

Current Liabilities

      

Current maturities of long-term debt

   30,000   67,000    30,000   67,000 

Notes payable

   61,000   124,500    —     124,500 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

   210,718   132,814    148,641   132,814 

Wages payable

   18,281   17,057    15,924   17,057 

Accrued interest

   3,375   3,399    11,243   3,399 

Dividends declared

   20,444   19,359    20,457   19,359 

Customer deposits and advance payments

   52,441   67,154    55,592   67,154 

Gas costs and other regulatory liabilities

   100,175   27,013    29,087   27,013 

Accrued taxes

   101,553   25,380    81,413   25,380 

Payables to associated companies

   41,358   20,557    50,139   20,557 

Derivatives

   44,437   24,749    40,673   24,749 

Other

   3,070   9,047    3,921   9,047 

Total current liabilities

   686,852   538,029    487,090   538,029 

Deferred Credits

      

Unamortized investment tax credits

   6,915   7,354    6,697   7,354 

Deferred income taxes

   598,150   611,453    582,449   611,453 

Accrued pensions and benefits

   161,897   147,479    107,125   147,479 

Asset retirement obligations

   102,116   99,972    103,187   99,972 

Regulatory liabilities

      

Accrued asset removal costs

   319,604   321,266    316,490   321,266 

Other post-retirement benefits

   68,620   —   

Other

   28,188   13,459    24,452   13,459 

Derivatives

   347,437   106,144    364,980   106,144 

Other

   50,509   52,410    51,618   52,410 

Total deferred credits

   1,614,816   1,359,537    1,625,618   1,359,537 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)

      

Total Capitalization and Liabilities

  $4,002,827  $3,474,389   $3,798,108  $3,474,389 
      

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

March 31,

   

Six Months Ended

March 31,

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands)  2014   2013   2014 2013   2014 2013 2014 2013 

OPERATING REVENUES

  $716,808   $535,950   $1,107,223  $891,767   $197,752  $180,882  $1,304,975  $1,072,649 

OPERATING EXPENSES

            

Utility cost of gas

   473,508    252,837    664,203   403,285    67,249   60,087   731,452   463,372 

Operation and maintenance

   76,440    72,941    148,512   143,334    75,286   72,164   223,798   215,498 

Depreciation and amortization

   25,401    24,653    50,442   51,141    25,500   23,225   75,942   74,366 

General taxes and other assessments

   53,421    51,161    90,799   87,612    25,391   25,774   116,190   113,386 

Total Operating Expenses

   628,770    401,592    953,956   685,372    193,426   181,250   1,147,382   866,622 

OPERATING INCOME

   88,038    134,358    153,267   206,395 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

   4,326   (368  157,593   206,027 

Other income (expense)—net

   90    435    (90  574    (304  (148  (394  426 

Interest expense

   9,393    8,857    18,272   17,952    9,422   8,820   27,694   26,772 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   78,735    125,936    134,905   189,017 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

   29,229    48,671    46,592   73,035 

NET INCOME

  $49,506   $77,265   $88,313  $115,982 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (5,400  (9,336  129,505   179,681 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

   (5,209  (5,135  41,383   67,900 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

  $(191 $(4,201 $88,122  $111,781 

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

   330    330    660   660    330   330   990   990 

NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK

  $49,176   $76,935   $87,653  $115,322 

NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK

  $(521 $(4,531 $87,132  $110,791 
            

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Six Months Ended

March 31,

 
(In thousands)  2014  2013  2014  2013 

NET INCOME

  $49,506  $77,265  $88,313  $115,982 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

     

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

     

Change in prior service credit

   (35  (12  (69  (24

Change in actuarial net loss (gain)

   (164  462   200   925 

Change in transition obligation

      62      71 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans

  $(199 $512  $131  $972 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   (79  209   52   392 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

  $(120 $303  $79  $580 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  $49,386  $77,568  $88,392  $116,562 
                  
    Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands)  2014  2013  2014   2013 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

  $(191 $(4,201 $88,122   $111,781 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

      

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

      

Change in prior service cost (credit)

   6,204   (12  6,135    (36

Change in actuarial net loss

   404   461   604    1,386 

Change in transition obligation

      161       232 

Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans

  $6,608  $610  $6,739   $1,582 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   2,622   243   2,674    635 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  $3,986  $367  $4,065   $947 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

  $3,795  $(3,834 $92,187   $112,728 
                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

  Six Months Ended
March 31,
   Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands)  2014 2013   2014 2013 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Net income

  $88,313  $115,982   $88,122  $111,781 

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Depreciation and amortization

   50,442   51,141    75,942   74,366 

Amortization of:

      

Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net

   (6,141  (6,616   461   626 

Debt related costs

   565   430    843   645 

Deferred income taxes—net

   (17,185  6,002    (36,003  (375

Accrued/deferred pension cost

   18,208   15,834    26,740   25,118 

Compensation expense related to equity awards

   1,812   2,522    2,597   3,188 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   7,895   5,983    2,914   7,210 

Impairment loss on Springfield Operations Center

   770    

Impairment loss

   2,760    

Other non-cash charges—net

   1,283   899    1,959   821 

CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

      

Accounts receivable, unbilled revenues and receivables from associated companies—net

   (378,643  (216,171   (94,146  (45,763

Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net

   78,252   65,263    7,369   20,020 

Storage gas

   86,341   75,632    25,850   7,188 

Other prepayments

   (5,647  42,280    1,422   45,456 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, including payables to associated companies

   106,067   34,865    47,973   3,836 

Wages payable

   1,224   918    (1,133  (273

Customer deposits and advance payments

   (14,713  (32,896   (11,562  (34,211

Accrued taxes

   76,173   47,354    56,033   33,512 

Accrued interest

   (24  (64   7,844   7,315 

Other current assets

   4,988   5,665    3,626   2,849 

Other current liabilities

   13,711   1,198    10,798   5,901 

Deferred gas costs—net

   (198,829  (21,794   (150,552  (11,404

Deferred assets—other

   (8,729  (217   1,695   8,800 

Deferred liabilities—other

   13,527   (6,784   (9,192  (17,172

Derivatives—deferred

   257,151   35,681    274,373   63,044 

Other—net

   (305  37    (226  45 

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

   176,506   223,144    336,507   312,523 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Long-term debt issued

   75,253   2,536    75,253   2,770 

Long-term debt retired

   (37,000      (37,000  (2,294

Notes payable issued (retired)—net

   (63,500  (71,800

Notes payable retired—net

   (124,500  (92,300

Dividends on common stock and preferred stock

   (38,764  (37,844   (59,208  (57,178

Other financing activities—net

      (223      231 

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities

   (64,011  (107,331   (145,455  (148,771

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Capital expenditures (excluding AFUDC)

   (104,576  (115,813   (180,195  (163,752

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

   (104,576  (115,813   (180,195  (163,752

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   7,919       10,857    

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

      1       1 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

  $7,919  $1   $10,857  $1 
      

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

      

Income taxes paid (refunded)—net

  $1,240  $(15,000  $11,536  $(14,735

Interest paid

  $17,995  $8,804   $19,294  $19,001 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Project debt financing activities—net

  $253  $2,536   $253  $475 

Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  $8,474  $9,678   $13,865  $14,558 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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

WGL Holdings, Inc. (WGL) is a holding company that owns all of the shares of common stock of Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas), a regulated natural gas utility, and all of the shares of common stock of Washington Gas Resources Corporation (Washington Gas Resources), Hampshire Gas Company (Hampshire) and Crab Run Gas Company. Washington Gas Resources owns all of the shares of common stock of four non-utility subsidiaries that include Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGEServices), Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. (WGESystems), 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.

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 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, 2013. 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, 2014 and 2013 of either WGL or Washington Gas.

The accompanying unaudited 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. Certain reclassifications have been recast to conform to current year presentation.

For a complete description of our accounting policies, refer to Note 1 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, 2013.

Storage Gas Valuations

For Washington Gas and WGEServices, storage gas inventory is stated at the lower-of-cost or market as determined using the first-in, first-out method. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2014, Washington Gas recorded a decrease to net income due to a lower-of-cost of market adjustment of $0.4 million. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2013, Washington Gas did not record any lower-of-cost of market adjustments. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, WGEServices did not record any lower-of-cost or market adjustments.

For WGL Midstream, storage gas inventory is stated at the lower-of-cost or market using the weighted average cost method. ForInterim inventory losses attributable to lower-of-cost or market adjustments may be reversed if the three and six months ended March 31, 2014, WGL Midstream did not record any lower of-cost-or market adjustments. value of the inventory is recovered by the end of the same fiscal year.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, WGL MidstreamJune 30, 2014, Washington Gas recorded an increasea minimal decrease to net income due to a reversal oflower-of-cost or market adjustment. For the nine months ended June 30, 2014, Washington Gas recorded a prior period$0.4 million decrease to net income due to a lower-of-cost or market adjustment. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas did not record any lower-of-cost or market adjustments. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, WGEServices did not record any lower-of-cost or market adjustments. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014, WGL Midstream recorded a decrease to net income due to a lower-of-cost or market adjustment of $6.6$0.8 million. For the sixthree and nine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, WGL Midstream recorded a reductiondecrease to net income of $1.8 million fordue to lower-of-cost or market adjustments.adjustments of $6.7 million and $8.5 million, respectively.

Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Fiscal Year

Balance Sheet Offsetting.In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11,Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This standard amends the disclosure requirements on offsetting in ASC Topic 210 by requiring enhanced disclosures about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either:(i) offset in accordance with existing guidance or(ii) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset on the balance sheet. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01,Clarifying the Scope of the Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2013-01 limits the scope of the required disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions. The disclosures are required irrespective of whether the transactions are offset in the statement of financial position. ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 were effective for us on October 1, 2013. As a result of the standard, additional disclosures regarding master netting arrangements were added to Note 8- Derivatives and Weather-Related Instruments.The adoption of these standards did not otherwise affect our financial statements.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Comprehensive Income.In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02,Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This standard requires entities to(i)

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

present information about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to net income in their entirety – the effect on the reclassification on each affected net income line item and(ii) for AOCI reclassification items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income – a cross-reference to other required US GAAP disclosures. The reclassification information may be presented in a single note or on the face of the financial statements. ASU 2013-02 was effective for us on October 1, 2013. As a result of this standard, we have presented information about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income in a new footnote to the financial statements. Refer to Note 15 –Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for the details of this disclosure. The adoption of this standard did not otherwise affect our financial statements.

Other Newly Issued Accounting Standards

Income Taxes. In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11,Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This standard amends the disclosure requirement of ASC Topic 740 by requiring an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset in most circumstances. ASU 2013-11 will be effective for us on October 1, 2014. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on our financial statements.

Revenue. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This new standard 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. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for us on October 1, 2017. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our financial statements.

Development Stage Entities. In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-10,Development Stage Entities (Topic 915). This standard amends the disclosure requirement of ASC Topic 915 by eliminating certain disclosure requirements relating to those entities. The update also removes certain guidance on evaluating whether a development stage entity has sufficient equity at risk as a criteria used in determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity. ASU 2014-10 will be effective for us on October 1, 2016. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on our financial statements.

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.

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.WGL Holdings, Inc. WGL Holdings, Inc. 
(In millions)  March 31, 2014   September 30, 2013   June 30, 2014   September 30, 2013 

Accounts payable—trade

  $312.2   $216.3   $266.5   $216.3 

Employee benefits and payroll accruals

   18.0    23.4    20.0    23.4 

Embedded derivatives and other accrued liabilities

   31.9    30.9    11.4    30.9 

Total

  $362.1   $270.6   $297.9   $270.6 
            
Washington Gas Light CompanyWashington Gas Light Company  Washington Gas Light Company  

(In millions)

   March 31, 2014     September 30, 2013     June 30, 2014     September 30, 2013  

Accounts payable—trade

  $172.6   $99.7   $120.1   $99.7 

Employee benefits and payroll accruals

   16.9    21.4    18.6    21.4 

Embedded derivatives and other accrued liabilities

   21.2    11.7    9.9    11.7 

Total

  $210.7   $132.8   $148.6   $132.8 
            

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 3. SHORT-TERM DEBT

 

WGL and Washington Gas satisfy their short-term financing requirements through the sale of commercial paper 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. WGL’s policy is to maintain bank credit facilities in amounts equal to or greater than the expected maximum commercial paper position. The following is a summary of committed credit available at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Committed Credit Available(In millions) 
As of June 30, 2014  WGL Holdings,
Inc.
(b)
  Washington Gas  Total Consolidated 

Committed credit agreements

             

Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires April 3, 2017(a)

  $450.0  $350.0  $800.0  

Less: Commercial Paper

   (237.5     (237.5

Net committed credit available

  $212.5  $350.0  $562.5  
              
              
As of September 30, 2013  WGL Holdings,
Inc.
(b)
  Washington Gas  Total Consolidated 

Committed credit agreements

             

Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires April 3, 2017(a)

  $450.0  $350.0  $800.0  

Less: Commercial Paper

   (248.6  (124.5  (373.1

Net committed credit available

  $201.4  $225.5  $426.9  
              

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Committed Credit Available(In millions) 
As of March 31, 2014  

WGL Holdings,

Inc.(b)

  Washington Gas  Total Consolidated 

Committed credit agreements

             

Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires April 3, 2017(a)

  $ 450.0  $ 350.0  $800.0  

Less: Commercial Paper

   (253.5  (61.0  (314.5

Net committed credit available

  $196.5  $289.0  $485.5  
              
              
As of September 30, 2013  

WGL Holdings,

Inc.(b)

  Washington Gas  Total Consolidated 

Committed credit agreements

             

Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires April 3, 2017(a)

  $450.0  $350.0  $800.0  

Less: Commercial Paper

   (248.6  (124.5  (373.1

Net committed credit available

  $201.4  $225.5  $426.9  
              

(a)Both WGL and Washington Gas have the right to request extensions with the banks’ approval. WGL’s revolving credit facility permits it to borrow an additional $100 million, with the banks’ approval, for a total of $550 million. 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 Holdings, Inc. includes all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas Light Company.

At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, WGL and its subsidiaries had outstanding notes payable in the form of commercial paper supported by revolving credit facilities of $314.5$237.5 million and $373.1 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 0.17%0.18% and 0.19%, respectively. At March 31,June 30, 2014, andWashington Gas did not have any outstanding notes payable in the form of commercial paper. At September 30, 2013 Washington Gas had outstanding notes payable in the form of commercial paper supported by revolving credit facilities of $61.0 million and $124.5 million respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 0.12% and 0.13%, respectively.. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, there were no outstanding bank loans from WGL’s or Washington Gas’ revolving credit facilities.

NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

UNSECURED NOTES

Washington Gas issues unsecured Medium-Term Notes (MTNs) and private placement 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had the capacity under a shelf registration to issue up to $375.0 million and $450.0 million, respectively, of additional MTNs. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, outstanding MTNs and private placement notes were $621.0 million and $583.0 million at a weighted average interest rate of 5.86% and 5.91%, respectively.

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 shows MTN and private placement issuances and retirements for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

MTN and Private Placement Issuances and Retirements

($ In millions)  Principal   

Interest

Rate

 

Nominal

Maturity Date

   Principal   Interest
Rate
 Nominal
Maturity Date
 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

      

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

      

Issuances:

          

12/5/2013

  $ 75.0    5.00%(a)   12/15/2043    $ 75.0    5.00%(a)   12/15/2043  

Total

  $ 75.0      $ 75.0    
            

Retirements:

          

11/7/2013

  $ 37.0    4.88  11/7/2013    $ 37.0    4.88  11/7/2013  

Total

  $ 37.0      $ 37.0    
            

(a)The estimated effective cost of the issued notes, including consideration of issuance fees and hedge costs, is 4.95%.

There were no MTN or private placement issuances or retirements for the year ended September 30, 2013.

NOTE 5. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

The tables below reflect the components of “Common shareholders’ equity” for WGL and “Common shareholder’s equity” for Washington Gas for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.WGL Holdings, Inc. WGL Holdings, Inc. 
Components of Common Shareholders’ EquityComponents of Common Shareholders’ Equity Components of Common Shareholders’ Equity 
(In thousands)  

Common Stock

Amount

   

Paid-In

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

 

Accumulated Other

Comprehensive

Loss, Net of Taxes

 Total   Common Stock
Amount
   Paid-In
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Taxes
 Total 

Balance at September 30, 2013

  $574,461   $10,710  $700,422  $(11,048 $1,274,545   $574,461   $10,710   $700,422  $(11,048 $1,274,545 

Net income

          80,502      80,502            68,892      68,892 

Other comprehensive income

             79   79               4,065   4,065 

Dividends reinvestment

   3,083             3,083    4,649              4,649 

Stock-based compensation

   2,197    (777        1,420    2,198    191          2,389 

Dividends declared:

               

Common stock

          (44,631     (44,631           (67,486     (67,486

Preferred stock

          (660     (660           (990     (990

Balance at March 31, 2014

  $579,741   $9,933  $735,633  $(10,969 $1,314,338 

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $581,308   $10,901   $700,838  $(6,983 $1,286,064 
               
Washington Gas Light CompanyWashington Gas Light Company Washington Gas Light Company 
Components of Common Shareholder’s EquityComponents of Common Shareholder’s Equity Components of Common Shareholder’s Equity 
(In thousands)  

Common Stock

Amount

   

Paid-In

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

 

Accumulated Other

Comprehensive

Loss, Net of Taxes

 Total   Common Stock
Amount
   Paid-In
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Taxes
 Total 

Balance at September 30, 2013

  $46,479   $477,968  $511,184  $(11,048 $1,024,583   $46,479   $477,968   $511,184  $(11,048 $1,024,583 

Net income

          88,313      88,313            88,122      88,122 

Other comprehensive income

             79   79               4,065   4,065 

Stock-based compensation

       635         635        1,537          1,537 

Dividends declared:

               

Common stock

          (39,189     (39,189           (59,316     (59,316

Preferred stock

          (660     (660           (990     (990

Balance at March 31, 2014

  $46,479   $478,603  $559,648  $(10,969 $1,073,761 

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $46,479   $479,505   $539,000  $(6,983 $1,058,001 
               

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

WGL had 51,901,15251,940,003 and 51,774,204 shares issued of common stock at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively. Washington Gas had 46,479,536 shares issued of common stock at both March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

NOTE 6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic EPS 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 sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Basic and Diluted EPS

(In thousands, except per share data)  

Net Income

Applicable to

Common Stock

   Shares   

Per Share

Amount

   Net Income
Applicable to
Common Stock
 Shares   Per Share
Amount
 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

      

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

     

Basic EPS

  $ 61,213     51,875   $ 1.18   $(11,940)  51,921    $ (0.23)  
      

 

      

 

 

Stock-based compensation plans

       24            

Diluted EPS

  $61,213    51,899   $1.18   $(11,940  51,921   $(0.23)  

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

      

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

     

Basic EPS

  $89,505    51,681   $1.73   $(10,015  51,721   $(0.19)  
      

 

      

 

 

Stock-based compensation plans

       147            

Diluted EPS

  $89,505    51,828   $1.73   $(10,015  51,721   $(0.19)  

 

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

      

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

     

Basic EPS

  $79,842    51,846   $1.54   $67,902   51,871   $1.31  
      

 

      

 

 

Stock-based compensation plans

       18         14   

Diluted EPS

  $79,842    51,864   $1.54   $67,902   51,885   $1.31  

 

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

      

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

     

Basic EPS

  $141,893    51,657   $2.75   $131,878   51,678   $2.55  
      

 

      

 

 

Stock-based compensation plans

       102         107   

Diluted EPS

  $141,893    51,759   $2.74   $131,878   51,785   $2.55  

 

 

We incurred a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2014; therefore, all common shares issuable pursuant to stock-based compensation plans, which included weighted average stock option and dividend reinvestment shares of 5,000 shares and 2,000 shares, respectively, were not considered in the diluted loss per share calculations due to the anti-dilutive effect of such shares. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, there were anti-dilutive shares which included weighted average stock option, performance and dividend reinvestment shares of 6,000 shares, 109,000 shares and 2,000, respectively. There were no anti-dilutive shares for the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 or 2013.

NOTE 7. INCOME TAXES

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our uncertain tax positions were approximately $26.2 million and $25.1 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, however at this time an estimate of the range of reasonably possible outcomes cannot be determined.

Under the provision of FIN 48 (now part of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes), Washington Gas recognizes any accrued interest associated with uncertain tax positions in interest expense and recognizes any accrued penalties associated with uncertain tax positions in other expenses in the statements of income. During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, we accrued no expense for interest on uncertain tax positions. At both March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, we had a total accrual of $0.1 million of interest expense related to uncertain tax positions included in other deferred credits in the accompanying balance sheets.

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 charged the Maryland portion of the Medicare Part D (Med D) regulatory asset to tax expense during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 based on positions taken by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC of MD) in Washington Gas’ rate case during that fiscal year that did not permit recovery. Washington Gas received an order during the three months ended December 31, 2013 in its recent rate case from the PSC of MD that will allow recovery of the Med D Regulatory Asset. Therefore, the tax benefit has been recognized to reinstate the regulatory asset which results in a

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

decrease in the effective rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The Med D adjustment results incontributes towards an effective tax rate for WGL of 33.3%32.5% at March 31,June 30, 2014 and is expected to be approximately 33.2%32.5% for the entire fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The Med D adjustment results in an effective tax rate for Washington Gas of 34.6%31.8% at March 31,June 30, 2014, and is expected to be approximately 33.5%31.0% for the entire fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE AND WEATHER-RELATED INSTRUMENTS

 

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Regulated Utility Operations

Washington Gas enters into contracts related to the sale and purchase of natural gas that qualify as derivative instruments and are accounted for under ASC Topic 815. These derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on our balance sheet and Washington Gas does not designate any derivatives as hedges under ASC Topic 815. Washington Gas’ derivative instruments relate to:(i) Washington Gas’ asset 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 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 locking in operating margins that Washington Gas will ultimately realize. The derivatives used under this program are subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment while the capacity and transportation resources are not.

Regulatory sharing mechanisms allow the profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas’ shareholders and customers; therefore, any changes in fair value are recorded through earnings, or as regulatory assets or liabilities to the extent that gains and losses associated with these derivative instruments will be included in the rates charged to customers when they are realized. Valuation changes for the portion of net profits to be retained for shareholders may cause significant period-to-period volatility in earnings from unrealized gains and losses. This volatility does not change the locked-in 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 was a lossgain of $60.4$1.9 million including an unrealized loss of $77.9$1.2 million. During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 we recorded a loss of $2.2$2.1 million including an unrealized loss of $6.1$4.6 million. Total net margins recorded for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 was a loss of $80.2$78.3 million including an unrealized loss of $104.1$105.3 million. During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, we recorded a loss of $7.2$9.3 million including an unrealized loss of $14.8$19.3 million.

Managing Price Risk.To manage price risk associated with acquiring natural gas supply for utility customers, Washington Gas enters into forward contracts, option contracts, financial contracts and other contracts, as authorized by its regulators. These instruments are accounted for as derivative instruments. 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 utilizes 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 newly issued debt.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Non-Utility Operations

WGEServices enters into certain derivative contracts as part of managing the price risk associated with the sale and purchase of natural gas and electricity. 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. As the storage and transportation capacitycapacities utilized by WGL Midstream are not considered to be derivative instruments, they are not recorded at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets. Washington Gas Resources has warrants to purchase stock from certain of its solar investments that are accounted for as derivative instruments. Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets.WGEServices,sheets. WGEServices, WGL Midstream and Washington Gas Resources do not designate these derivatives as hedges under ASC Topic 815; therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are reflected in the earnings of our non-utility operations and may cause significant period-to-period volatility in earnings.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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.

At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively, the absolute notional amounts of our derivatives are as follows:

 

Absolute Notional Amounts 
of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments 
As of March 31, 2014   Notional Amounts  

Derivative transactions

   
 
WGL Holdings,
Inc.
  
  
   
 
Washington Gas Light
Company
  
  

Natural Gas(In millions of therms)

    

Asset optimization

   15,109.7     11,294.1 

Retail sales

   62.8     

Other risk-management activities

   1,681.0     1,402.3 

Electricity(In millions of kWhs)

    

Retail sales

   3,942.0     

Other risk-management activities

   15,685.0     

Warrants (In millions of shares)

   4.6     

Absolute Notional Amounts  
of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments  
As of June 30, 2014   Notional Amounts  

Derivative transactions

   
 
WGL Holdings,
Inc.
  
  
   
 
Washington Gas Light
Company
  
  

Natural Gas(In millions of therms)

    

Asset optimization

   15,074.1     11,095.4  

Retail sales

   52.9     

Other risk-management activities

   1,627.4    1,381.5 

Electricity(In millions of kWhs)

    

Retail sales

   3,941.5     

Other risk-management activities

   20,697.6     

Warrants (In millions of shares)

   4.6     

Absolute Notional Amounts

of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments

  

  

As of September 30, 2013   Notional Amounts  

Derivative transactions

   
 
WGL Holdings,
Inc.
  
  
   
 
Washington Gas Light
Company
  
  

Natural Gas(In millions of therms)

    

Asset optimization

   13,289.6    11,115.8  

Retail sales

   98.9      

Other risk-management activities

   1,803.6    1,455.7  

Electricity(In millions of kWhs)

    

Retail sales

   4,790.2      

Other risk-management activities

   17,647.9      

Warrants (In millions of shares)

   4.6      

Interest Rate Swaps (In millions of dollars)(a)

   75.0    75.0  

(a) The fair value of our interest rate swaps was minimal at 9/30/13.

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 tables present the balance sheet classification for all derivative instruments as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.WGL Holdings, Inc. WGL Holdings, Inc. 
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative InstrumentsBalance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments  Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments  

(In millions)

            
As of March 31, 2014  Gross
Derivative
Assets
   Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 Netting of
Collateral
 Total(a) 
As of June 30, 2014  Gross
Derivative
Assets
   Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 Netting of
Collateral
 Total(a) 

Current Assets—Derivatives

  $39.5    (7.7  (4.4 $27.4    $47.0    $(11.6 $(13.8 $21.6  

Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives

   5.0    (1.9     3.1     7.5     (4.7  (1.4  1.4  

Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities

   3.3          3.3                    

Current Liabilities—Derivatives

   5.5    (71.0  3.7   (61.8   8.3     (68.1  0.1    (59.7

Deferred Credits—Derivatives

   3.0    (404.5  1.5   (400.0   3.6     (437.8  3.0    (431.2

Total

  $56.3   $(485.1 $0.8  $(428.0  $66.4   $(522.2 $(12.1 $(467.9
            

As of September 30, 2013

            

Current Assets—Derivatives

  $57.3   $(19.3 $(2.7 $35.3    $57.3   $(19.3 $(2.7 $35.3  

Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives

   57.4    (31.1     26.3     57.4    (31.1     26.3  

Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities

   1.5          1.5     1.5          1.5  

Current Liabilities—Derivatives

   4.1    (53.4  0.9   (48.4   4.1    (53.4  0.9   (48.4

Deferred Credits—Derivatives

       (144.0  2.7   (141.3       (144.0  2.7   (141.3

Total

  $120.3     $(247.8)  $0.9    $(126.6)   $120.3   $(247.8 $0.9  $(126.6
            
Washington Gas Light CompanyWashington Gas Light Company Washington Gas Light Company 
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative InstrumentsBalance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments  Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments  

(In millions)

            
As of March 31, 2014  Gross
Derivative
Assets
   Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 Netting of
Collateral
 Total(a) 
As of June 30, 2014  Gross
Derivative
Assets
   Gross
Derivative
Liabilities
 Netting of
Collateral
 Total(a) 

Current Assets—Derivatives

  $6.1    (4.3     1.8    $11.4    $(8.0 $   $3.4  

Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives

   2.1    (1.9     0.2     2.8     (2.3      0.5  

Current Liabilities—Derivatives

   0.7    (45.1     (44.4   1.0     (41.7      (40.7

Deferred Credits—Derivatives

   1.5    (348.9     (347.4   3.6     (368.6      (365.0

Total

  $10.4   $(400.2 $  $(389.8  $18.8   $(420.6 $  $(401.8
            

As of September 30, 2013

            

Current Assets—Derivatives

  $19.3   $(12.3 $(2.7 $4.3    $19.3   $(12.3 $(2.7 $4.3  

Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives

   47.2    (31.1     16.1     47.2    (31.1     16.1  

Current Liabilities—Derivatives

   1.5    (26.2     (24.7   1.5    (26.2     (24.7

Deferred Credits—Derivatives

       (106.1     (106.1       (106.1     (106.1

Total

  $68.0   $(175.7 $(2.7 $(110.4  $68.0   $(175.7 $(2.7 $(110.4
            

(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.

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 presents all gains and losses associated with derivative instruments for the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Gains and Losses on Derivative InstrumentsGains and Losses on Derivative Instruments  Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments  
(In millions)  WGL Holdings, Inc. 

Washington Gas

Light Company

   WGL Holdings, Inc. Washington Gas
Light Company
 
Three Months Ended March 31,   2014   2013    2014    2013 
Three Months Ended June 30,   2014   2013   2014   2013 

Recorded to income

          

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(35.8 $(50.9 $  $   $(21.3 $38.6  $  $ 

Utility cost of gas

   (96.4  (8.0  (96.4  (8.0   (2.0  (3.3  (2.0  (3.3

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   27.6   33.9          2.8   (33.2      

Other income-net

                (0.6  0.1       

Recorded to regulatory assets

          

Gas costs

   (133.7  (15.0  (133.7  (15.0   (12.5)   (22.7  (12.5)   (22.7

Other

   1.2      1.2    

Total

  $(237.1 $(40.0 $(228.9 $(23.0  $(33.6 $(20.5 $(14.5 $(26.0
      

 

Gains and Losses on Derivative InstrumentsGains and Losses on Derivative Instruments  Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments  
(In millions)  WGL Holdings, Inc. 

Washington Gas

Light Company

   WGL Holdings, Inc. Washington Gas
Light Company
 

Six Months Ended March 31,

   2014   2013   2014   2013 

Nine Months Ended June 30,

   2014   2013   2014   2013 

Recorded to income

          

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(84.3 $(38.7 $  $   $(105.6 $(0.1 $  $ 

Utility cost of gas

   (123.7  (15.2  (123.7  (15.2   (125.7  (18.5  (125.7  (18.5

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   43.9   26.4          46.7   (6.8      

Other income-net

   0.1   0.1          (0.5  0.2       

Recorded to regulatory assets

          

Gas costs

   (212.0  (26.9  (212.0  (26.9   (224.5  (49.6  (224.5  (49.6

Other

   1.2      1.2       1.2      1.2    

Total

  $(374.8 $(54.3 $(334.5 $(42.1  $(408.4 $(74.8 $(349.0 $(68.1
      

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 parental guarantees may be required to be posted to 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. At March 31,June 30, 2014, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream posted $14.7$11.6 million, $33.6$3.3 million and $2.5$14.3 million, respectively, of collateral deposits with counterparties that were not offset against open and settled derivative contracts. At September 30, 2013, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream posted $3.0 million, $12.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively, of collateral deposits with counterparties that were not offset against open and settled derivative contracts. In addition, at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas held $0.3$3.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively of cash collateral representing an obligation to counterparties that was not offset against open and settled derivative contracts. Any collateral posted that is not offset against open and settled derivative contracts is included in “Other prepayments” in the accompanying balance sheet. Collateral received and not offset against open and settled derivative contracts is included in “Customer deposits and advance payments” in the accompanying balance sheet.

Certain derivative instruments of Washington Gas, WGEServices 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 WGEServices or WGL Midstream exceeds a certain level. Due to counterparty exposure levels, at March 31,June 30, 2014, WGEServices posted $5.2$3.2 million of collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features. At September 30, 2013, WGEServices posted $3.6 million of collateral related to these aforementioned derivative liabilities. Washington Gas and WGL Midstream were not required to post any collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features at March 31,June 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013. 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

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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 Gas
Light Company
  
  
   WGL Holdings, Inc.     
 
Washington Gas
Light Company
  
  

March 31, 2014

      

June 30, 2014

      

Derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features

  $31.9   $18.6   $28.5   $15.4 

Maximum potential collateral requirements

   20.0    13.6    13.2     8.0 

September 30, 2013

            

Derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features

  $77.0   $44.7   $77.0   $44.7 

Maximum potential collateral requirements

   33.6    1.7    33.6    1.7 

Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream 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. Our credit policies are designedcounterparties, which is represented by the fair value of these instruments at the reporting date. We actively monitor and work to mitigate this creditminimize counterparty concentration risk by requiring credit enhancements including, but not limited to, letters of credit, parent guarantees and cash collateral when deemed necessary. For certain counterparties or their guarantors that meet our specified creditworthiness criteria, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream grant unsecured credit, which we continuously monitor. Additionally, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream have separate agreements with wholesale counterparties that contain netting provisions to allow offsetting of the receivable and payable exposure related to each counterparty.through various practices. At March 31,June 30, 2014, twofour counterparties represented over 10% of Washington Gas’ credit exposure to wholesale derivative counterparties for a total credit risk of $5.7$14.6 million; three counterpartiesone counterparty represented over 10% of WGEServices’ credit exposure to wholesale counterparties for a total credit risk of $5.6$33.0 million; and threefour counterparties represented over 10% of WGL Midstream’s credit exposure to wholesale counterparties for a total credit risk of $15.5$4.7 million.

WEATHER-RELATED INSTRUMENTS

Washington Gas did not use any weather-related instruments during the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014. During the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, Washington Gas used Heating Degree Day (HDD) weather-related instruments to manage its financial exposure to variations from normal weather in the District of Columbia. Under these contracts, Washington Gas purchased protection against net revenue shortfalls due to warmer-than-normal weather and sold to its counterparty the right to receive the benefit when weather is colder than normal. Washington Gas elected to value all weather-related instruments at fair value.

Gains and losses associated with Washington Gas’ weather-related instruments are recorded to “Operation and maintenance” expense. During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, Washington Gas recorded a pre-tax net gain of $ 0.60.2 million related to weather instruments. During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, Washington Gas recorded a pre-tax net gain of $1.3$1.1 million related to weather instruments.

WGEServices utilizes weather-related instruments for managing the financial effects of weather risks. These instruments cover a portion of WGEServices’ estimated revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in heating or cooling degree days. These contracts provide for payment to WGEServices 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2013, WGEServices recorded a pre-tax gainlosses of $6.4$0.9 million and a pre-tax loss of $1.2$0.5 million, respectively, related to these contracts. For the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2013, WGEServices recorded a pre-tax gain of $5.4$4.5 million and a pre-tax loss of $0.8$1.4 million, respectively, related to these contracts.

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 approach in accordance with ASC Topic 820. These financial assets and liabilities primarily consist of(i) derivatives recorded on our balance sheet under ASC Topic 815,(ii) weather-related instruments and(iii) 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

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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.

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 valuations 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. Level 1 assets and liabilities primarily include exchange traded derivatives and securities.

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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Level 2 financial assets and liabilities included energy-related derivatives such as financial contracts, options and physical forward contracts for deliveries at active market locations.

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 fair value 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, 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 life of the contract;(iii) contracts valued using historical spot price volatility assumptions;(iv) valuations using indicative broker quotes for inactive market locations and(v) non-publicly traded stock warrants.

The following tables set forth financial instruments recorded at fair value as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, 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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WGL Holdings, Inc.WGL Holdings, Inc.  WGL Holdings, Inc.  
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value HierarchyFair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy  Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy  
(In millions)  Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total   Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total 

At March 31, 2014

      

At June 30, 2014

      

Assets

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $28.5  $2.7  $31.2   $    $32.7  $4.2  $36.9 

Electricity related derivatives

       0.8   23.1   23.9        0.8   28.1   28.9 

Warrants

          1.2   1.2           0.6   0.6 

Total Assets

  $   $29.3  $27.0  $56.3   $    $33.5  $32.9  $66.4 
            

Liabilities

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $(23.1 $(435.0 $(458.1  $    $(27.5 $(464.8 $(492.3

Electricity related derivatives

       (1.7  (25.3  (27.0       (0.1  (29.8  (29.9

Total Liabilities

  $   $(24.8 $(460.3 $(485.1  $    $(27.6 $(494.6 $(522.2
            

At September 30, 2013

            

Assets

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $72.3  $21.5  $93.8   $    $72.3  $21.5  $93.8 

Electricity related derivatives

          25.4   25.4           25.4   25.4 

Warrants

          1.1   1.1           1.1   1.1 

Total Assets

  $   $72.3  $48.0  $120.3   $    $72.3  $48.0  $120.3 
            

Liabilities

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $(41.1 $(176.7 $(217.8  $    $(41.1 $(176.7 $(217.8

Electricity related derivatives

       (7.0  (23.0  (30.0       (7.0  (23.0  (30.0

Total Liabilities

  $   $(48.1 $(199.7 $(247.8  $    $(48.1 $(199.7 $(247.8
            

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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 Total   Level 1   Level 2 Level 3 Total 

At March 31, 2014

      

At June 30, 2014

      

Assets

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $8.6  $1.8  $10.4   $    $15.2  $3.6  $18.8 

Total Assets

  $   $8.6  $1.8  $10.4   $    $15.2  $3.6  $18.8 
            

Liabilities

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $(15.8 $(384.4 $(400.2  $    $(20.1 $(400.5 $(420.6

Total Liabilities

  $   $(15.8 $(384.4 $(400.2  $    $(20.1 $(400.5 $(420.6
            

At September 30, 2013

            

Assets

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $51.0  $17.0  $68.0   $    $51.0  $17.0  $68.0 

Total Assets

  $   $51.0  $17.0  $68.0   $    $51.0  $17.0  $68.0 
            

Liabilities

            

Natural gas related derivatives

  $   $(25.1 $(150.6 $(175.7  $    $(25.1 $(150.6 $(175.7

Total Liabilities

  $   $(25.1 $(150.6 $(175.7  $    $(25.1 $(150.6 $(175.7
            

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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

    

Net Fair Value
June 30, 2014

March 31, 2014

  Valuation Techniques  Unobservable Inputs  Range
WGL Holdings, Inc.  (In millions)            

Natural gas related derivatives

  ($432.3)460.6)  Discounted Cash Flow  

Natural Gas Basis Price

(per dekatherm)

  ($2.150)2.895) - $6.315$5.795
    Option Model  

Natural Gas Basis Price

(per dekatherm)

  ($0.860)1.090) - $4.430$5.260
         Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas  34.6% - 589.6%

Electricity related derivatives

  ($2.2)1.7)  Discounted Cash Flow  

Electricity Congestion Price

(per megawatt hour)

  ($1.888)2.587) - $83.350$87.850
      Load-Shaping Internal Model

Electricity Congestion Price

(per megawatt hour)

$35.114 - $94.090
Option Model  

Electricity Congestion Price

(per megawatt hour)

  $37.10875.150 - $89.627$84.790

Annualized Volatility of

Electricity Prices

87.3% - 134.8%

Washington Gas Light Company

      

Natural gas related derivatives

  ($382.6)396.9)  Discounted Cash Flow  

Natural Gas Basis Price

(per dekatherm)

  ($2.150)2.895) - $6.315$5.795

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
    Net Fair Value
September 30, 2013
  Valuation Techniques  Unobservable Inputs  Range
WGL Holdings, Inc.  (In millions)            

Natural gas related derivatives

  ($155.2)  Discounted Cash Flow  

Natural Gas Basis Price (per

(per dekatherm)

  ($1.780) - $2.205
    Option Model  

Natural Gas Basis Price

(per dekatherm)

  ($0.181) - $0.628
         Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas  34.6% - 276.6%

Electricity related derivatives

  $2.4  Discounted Cash Flow  

Electricity Congestion Price (per

(per megawatt hour)

  ($1.995) - $64.15

Washington Gas Light Company

         

Natural gas related derivatives

  ($133.6)  Discounted Cash Flow  

Natural Gas Basis Price (per

(per dekatherm)

  ($1.780) - $2.205
    Option Model  

Natural Gas Basis Price

(per dekatherm)

  $0.024 - $0.628
         Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas  46.8% - 276.6%

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 sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

         

Balance at January 1, 2014

  $(264.5 $(1.7 $

  
  $1.2   $(265.0

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

      

Balance at April 1, 2014

  $(432.3 $(2.2 $    $1.2  $(433.3

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

               

Recorded to income

   (85.9  11.2           (74.7   (19.0  (2.3      (0.6  (21.9

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (110.8             (110.8   (15.9            (15.9

Transfers out of Level 3

                     1.7             1.7 

Purchases

                        2.3          2.3 

Settlements

   28.9    (11.7          17.2     4.9   0.5          5.4 

Balance at March 31, 2014

  $(432.3 $(2.2 $    $1.2   $(433.3

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $(460.6 $(1.7 $    $0.6  $(461.7
               

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(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
 Warrants Total 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

         

Balance at January 1, 2013

  $21.5   4.6   0.1    1.0   $27.2 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

   

Balance at April 1, 2013

  $4.6  $4.0  $0.7  $1.0  $10.3 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

              

Recorded to income

   (6.3  (3.2  0.6        (8.9   (17.0  (5.0     0.1   (21.9

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (10.5             (10.5   (28.2           (28.2

Transfers out of Level 3

   (3.0             (3.0   (0.5     (0.7     (1.2

Purchases

                        2.9         2.9 

Settlements

   2.9   2.6           5.5    1.7   2.7         4.4 

Balance at March 31, 2013

  $4.6  $4.0  $0.7   $1.0   $10.3 

Balance at June 30, 2013

  $(39.4 $4.6  $  $1.1  $(33.7
            

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Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

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(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
 Warrants Total 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

         

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

   

Balance at October 1, 2013

  $(155.2 $2.4  $   $1.1   $(151.7  $(155.2 $2.4  $  $1.1  $(151.7

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

              

Recorded to income

   (132.6  3.3       0.1    (129.2   (151.6  1.0      (0.5  (151.1

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (182.8             (182.8   (198.7           (198.7

Transfers out of Level 3

                     1.7            1.7 

Purchases

      1.4           1.4       3.7         3.7 

Settlements

   38.3    (9.3          29.0     43.2   (8.8        34.4 

Balance at March 31, 2014

  $(432.3 $(2.2 $    $1.2   $(433.3

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $(460.6 $(1.7 $  $0.6  $(461.7
            

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(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
  Electricity
Related
Derivatives
  Weather
Related
Instruments
  Warrants   Total 

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

                      

Balance at October 1, 2012

  $39.6  $2.8  $(0.5 $0.9   $42.8 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       

Recorded to income

   (31.9  (19.1  1.2   0.2    (49.6

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (50.8            (50.8

Transfers out of Level 3

   (3.5     (0.7      (4.2

Purchases

      5.4          5.4 

Settlements

   7.2   15.5          22.7 

Balance at June 30, 2013

  $(39.4 $4.6  $  $1.1   $(33.7
                       

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Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
 Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

      

Balance at October 1, 2012

  $39.6  $2.8   (0.5  0.9   $42.8 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

            

Balance at April 1, 2014

  $(382.6 $    $    $    $(382.6

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

                

Recorded to income

   (14.9  (14.1  1.2   0.1    (27.7   (4.5              (4.5

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (22.6            (22.6   (15.9              (15.9

Transfers out of Level 3

   (3.0            (3.0   1.7               1.7 

Purchases

      2.5          2.5 

Settlements

   5.5   12.8          18.3    4.4               4.4 

Balance at March 31, 2013

  $4.6  $4.0  $0.7  $1.0   $10.3 

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $(396.9 $    $    $    $(396.9
                  

 

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
 Warrants   Total 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

            

Balance at January 1, 2014

  $(220.0 $   $   $   $(220.0

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

         

Balance at April 1, 2013

  $1.4  $    $0.7  $    $2.1 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

                 

Recorded to income

   (81.8              (81.8   (6.5             (6.5

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (110.8              (110.8   (28.2             (28.2

Transfers out of Level 3

                      (0.5      (0.7      (1.2

Purchases

                   

Settlements

   30.0                30.0     1.2              1.2 

Balance at March 31, 2014

  $(382.6 $   $   $   $(382.6

Balance at June 30, 2013

  $(32.6 $    $  $    $(32.6
                     

 

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

            

Balance at January 1, 2013

  $17.8       0.1       $17.9 

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

            

Balance at October 1, 2013

  $(133.6 $    $   $   $(133.6

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

                  

Recorded to income

   (5.1      0.6        (4.5   (109.7              (109.7

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (10.5              (10.5   (198.7              (198.7

Transfers out of Level 3

                      1.7               1.7 

Purchases

   (3.0              (3.0

Settlements

   2.2               2.2    43.4               43.4 

Balance at March 31, 2013

  $1.4  $    $0.7   $    $2.1 

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $(396.9 $    $    $    $(396.9
                        

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

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
  Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

                        

Balance at October 1, 2013

  $(133.6 $   $   $    $(133.6

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

         

Recorded to income

   (105.2               (105.2

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (182.8               (182.8

Transfers out of Level 3

                      

Purchases

                      

Settlements

   39.0                 39.0  

Balance at March 31, 2014

  $(382.6 $   $    $    $(382.6
                         

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs

  

  

(In millions)  

Natural Gas

Related
Derivatives

 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
 Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
 Warrants   Total 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

         

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

         

Balance at October 1, 2012

  $35.6  $    $(0.5 $    $35.1   $35.6  $    $(0.5 $    $35.1 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses)

                

Recorded to income

   (12.8       1.2        (11.6   (19.3      1.2       (18.1

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (22.6                (22.6   (50.8             (50.8

Transfers out of Level 3

   (3.0                (3.0   (3.5      (0.7      (4.2

Purchases

                       

Settlements

   4.2                 4.2    5.4              5.4 

Balance at March 31, 2013

  $1.4  $    $0.7  $    $2.1 

Balance at June 30, 2013

  $(32.6 $    $  $    $(32.6
                  

Transfers between different levels of the fair value hierarchy may occur based 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 reporting period. There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 forDuring the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 for WGL or Washington Gas. There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 for Washington Gas. During the six months ended March 31, 2013 there was a $3.0$1.7 million transfer out of Level 3 for WGL and Washington Gas. During the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 there was a $3.0$1.2 million and $4.2 million transfer out of Level 3 for WGL. This transferWGL and Washington Gas, respectively. These transfers reflected an increase for prior year in the observable market inputs used to value those instruments.

The table below sets forth the line items on the statements of income to which amounts are recorded for the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to fair value measurements using significant Level 3 inputs.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

   

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

  

   
(In millions)  

Natural Gas

Related
Derivatives

 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(0.5  (14.5           $(15.0  $(14.3 $(5.6) $    $   $(19.9

Utility cost of gas

   (81.8                (81.8   (4.5               (4.5

Other income-net

                                    (0.6  (0.6

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   (3.6  25.7             22.1    (0.2  3.3             3.1 

Operation and maintenance expense

                       

Total

  $(85.9 $11.2  $    $    $(74.7  $(19.0 $(2.3 $   $(0.6 $(21.9
               

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(9.2 $10.7  $    $  $1.5 

Utility cost of gas

   (6.5            (6.5

Other income-net

             0.1   0.1 

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   (1.3  (15.7         (17.0

Total

  $(17.0 $(5.0 $    $0.1  $(21.9
      

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

         

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(3.2 $(17.6 $   $   $(20.8  $(40.6 $(30.1 $   $  $(70.7

Utility cost of gas

   (5.1             (5.1   (109.7            (109.7

Other income-net

                               (0.5  (0.5

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   2.0   14.4           16.4    (1.3  31.1          29.8 

Operation and maintenance expense

         0.6        0.6 

Total

  $(6.3 $(3.2 $0.6   $   $(8.9  $(151.6 $1.0  $    $(0.5 $(151.1
               

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

         
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(26.3 $(24.5 $    $    $(50.8

Utility cost of gas

   (105.2             (105.2

Other income-net

                0.1    0.1 

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   (1.1  27.8             26.7 

Operation and maintenance expense

                       

Total

  $(132.6 $3.3  $    $0.1   $(129.2
         

WGL Holdings, Inc.

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

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

         

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(3.7 $(18.7 $    $    $(22.4  $(12.9 $(8.0 $   $  $(20.9

Utility cost of gas

   (12.8                (12.8   (19.3            (19.3

Other income-net

                0.1    0.1              0.2   0.2 

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   1.6   4.6             6.2    0.3   (11.1         (10.8

Operation and maintenance expense

           1.2         1.2          1.2       1.2 

Total

  $(14.9 $(14.1 $1.2   $0.1   $(27.7  $(31.9 $(19.1 $1.2   $0.2  $(49.6
               

Washington Gas Light Company

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

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

         

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Utility cost of gas

   (81.8                (81.8  $(4.5 $  $   $  $(4.5

Operation and maintenance expense

                       

Total

  $(81.8 $   $    $    $(81.8  $(4.5 $   $    $  $(4.5
               

Washington Gas Light Company

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

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Utility cost of gas

  $(6.5 $  $   $  $(6.5

Total

  $(6.5 $  $   $  $(6.5
      

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

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

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

            

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

  

         
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Utility cost of gas

  $(109.7 $   $   $   $(109.7

Total

  $(109.7 $   $   $   $(109.7
            

Washington Gas Light Company

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

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

            
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Utility cost of gas

   (5.1              (5.1  $(19.3 $    $   $    $(19.3

Operation and maintenance expense

          0.6        0.6           1.2        1.2 

Total

  $(5.1 $   $0.6   $    $(4.5  $(19.3 $    $1.2   $    $(18.1
                        

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

         
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Utility cost of gas

  $(105.2 $    $   $    $(105.2

Operation and maintenance expense

                  —   

Total

  $(105.2 $    $   $    $(105.2
            

Washington Gas Light Company

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

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

            
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Utility cost of gas

  $(12.8 $   $   $   $(12.8

Operation and maintenance expense

          1.2        1.2 

Total

  $(12.8 $   $1.2   $   $(11.6
            

Unrealized gains (losses) attributable to derivative assets and liabilities measured using significant Level 3 inputs were recorded as follows, for the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

       

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

  

    
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Recorded to income

               

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(5.0 $(28.4 $   $   $(33.4  $(13.9 $(5.8 $   $  $(19.7

Utility cost of gas

   (68.1             (68.1   (6.0            (6.0

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   (0.8  27.1           26.3    (0.1  5.3          5.2 

Other income—net

                               (0.6  (0.6

Operation and maintenance expense

                  

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (101.1             (101.1   (17.6            (17.6

Total

  $(175.0 $(1.3 $    $    $(176.3  $(37.6 $(0.5 $    $(0.6 $(38.7
               

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

         

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Recorded to income

               

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(2.1 $(14.7 $    $    $(16.8  $(8.9 $13.5  $    $  $4.6 

Utility cost of gas

   (5.0                (5.0   (6.6            (6.6

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   2.4   13.6             16.0    (1.3  13.2          11.9 

Other income-net

                                    0.1   0.1 

Operation and maintenance expense

           0.6         0.6 

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (8.3                (8.3   (28.2            (28.2

Total

  $(13.0 $(1.1 $0.6   $    $(13.5  $(45.0 $26.7  $    $0.1  $(18.2
               

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

       

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

  

    
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Recorded to income

               

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(30.3 $(33.4 $    $    $(63.7  $(44.6 $(39.3 $    $   $(83.9

Utility cost of gas

   (92.1                (92.1   (100.4               (100.4

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   3.3   28.3             31.6    3.3   35.8             39.1  

Other income-net

                0.1    0.1                (0.5  (0.5

Operation and maintenance expense

                       

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (169.9                (169.9   (190.7               (190.7

Total

  $(289.0 $(5.1 $    $0.1   $(294.0  $(332.4 $(3.5 $    $(0.5 $(336.4
               

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

         

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

      
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
 Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants Total 

Recorded to income

               

Operating revenues—non-utility

  $(1.8 $(10.5 $    $    $(12.3  $(10.7 $3.1  $    $  $(7.6

Utility cost of gas

   (12.3                (12.3   (18.8            (18.8

Non-utility cost of energy-related sales

   1.5   16.6             18.1    0.3   16.2          16.5 

Other income-net

                0.1    0.1              0.2   0.2 

Operation and maintenance expense

           1.2         1.2 

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (20.4                (20.4   (49.2            (49.2

Total

  $(33.0 $6.1  $1.2   $0.1   $(25.6  $(78.4 $19.3  $    $0.2  $(58.9
               

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

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

         

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

  

         
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Recorded to income

                  

Utility cost of gas

  $(68.1 $   $   $   $(68.1  $(6.0 $   $   $   $(6.0

Operation and maintenance expense

                   

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (101.1              (101.1   (17.6              (17.6

Total

  $(169.2 $   $   $   $(169.2  $(23.6 $    $    $    $(23.6
                        

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

            

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

            
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Recorded to income

                  

Utility cost of gas

  $(5.0 $   $   $   $(5.0  $(6.6 $    $    $    $(6.6

Operation and maintenance expense

          0.6        0.6 

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (8.3              (8.3   (28.2              (28.2

Total

  $(13.3 $   $0.6   $   $(12.7  $(34.8 $    $    $    $(34.8
                        

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

         

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

  

         
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Recorded to income

                  

Utility cost of gas

  $(92.1 $   $   $   $(92.1  $(100.4 $    $    $    $(100.4

Operation and maintenance expense

                   

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (169.9              (169.9   (190.7              (190.7

Total

  $(262.0 $   $   $   $(262.0  $(291.1 $    $    $    $(291.1
                        

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements

  

  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

            

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

            
(In millions)  Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total   Natural Gas
Related
Derivatives
 Electricity
Related
Derivatives
   Weather
Related
Instruments
   Warrants   Total 

Recorded to income

                  

Utility cost of gas

  $(12.3 $   $   $   $(12.3  $(18.8 $    $    $    $(18.8

Operation and maintenance expense

          1.2        1.2 

Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs

   (20.4              (20.4   (49.2              (49.2

Total

  $(32.7 $   $1.2   $   $(31.5  $(68.0 $    $    $    $(68.0
                        

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 presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

  

  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

  

  

  March 31, 2014   September 30, 2013   June 30, 2014   September 30, 2013 
(In millions)  Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value 

Money market funds(a)

  $7.9   $7.9   $6.5   $6.5   $19.3   $19.3   $6.5   $6.5 

Other short-term investments(a)

  $0.2   $0.2   $0.1   $0.1   $    $   $0.1   $0.1 

Commercial paper(b)

  $314.5   $314.5   $373.1   $373.1   $237.5    $237.5    $373.1   $373.1 

Long-term debt(c)

  $599.2   $717.1   $524.1   $630.2   $599.2   $732.4   $524.1   $630.2 
                        

Washington Gas Light Company

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Washington Gas Light Company

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

  

  

Washington Gas Light Company

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

  

  

  March 31, 2014   September 30, 2013   June 30, 2014   September 30, 2013 
(In millions)  Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value 

Money market funds(a)

  $3.8   $3.8   $3.1   $3.1   $17.2   $17.2    $3.1   $3.1 

Other short-term investments(a)

  $0.2   $0.2   $0.1   $0.1   $   $   $0.1   $0.1 

Commercial paper(b)

  $61.0   $61.0   $124.5   $124.5   $    $    $124.5   $124.5 

Long-term debt(c)

  $599.2   $717.1   $524.1   $630.2   $599.2   $732.4   $524.1   $630.2 
                        

(a) Balance is located in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets. These amounts may be offset by outstanding checks.

(a) Balance is located in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets. These amounts may be offset by outstanding checks.

        

(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.

(b) Balance is located in notes payable in the accompanying balance sheets.

      

(b) Balance is located in notes payable in the accompanying balance sheets.

       

(c) Excludes current maturities and unamortized discounts.

(c) Excludes current maturities and unamortized discounts.

      

(c) Excludes current maturities and unamortized discounts.

       

Our money market funds are Level 1 valuations and their carrying amount approximates fair value. Other short-term investments are primarily overnight investment accounts; therefore, their carrying amount approximates fair value based on Level 2 inputs. The maturity of our commercial paper outstanding at both March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 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. Washington Gas’ long-term debt is not 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 Washington Gas’ credit quality. Our long-term debt fair value measurement is classified as Level 3.

Non Recurring Basis

During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, Washington Gas impaired its previous operations facility by reducing the carrying amount of $22.3 million down to its fair value of $21.5 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $0.8 million based on the progress made towards selling the facility. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, Washington Gas impaired this facility by reducing the carrying amount of $24.9 million down to its fair value of $22.3 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $2.6 million. The fair value of this facility is a Level 3 measurement. At September 30, 2013, the facility was valued using the discounted cash value model that incorporated the anticipated sale proceeds indicated through a comparable analysis, incorporating expected market trends, prepared by an independent consultant and the estimated costs to carry the asset until a sale is completed. The current fiscal year valuation is based on the progress in the efforts to sell the property.

On July 7, 2014, the SCC of VA disallowed full recovery of certain costs related to a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility. As a result, Washington Gas recorded an impairment charge of $1.9 million.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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 our Chief Executive Officer. 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 customers 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.

 

Retail Energy-Marketing– The retail energy-marketing segment consists of WGEServices, 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 WGESystems and WGSW. WGESystems provides design-build energy efficient and sustainable solutions including commercial solar, energy efficiency and combined heat and power projects to government and commercial clients. WGSW is a holding company formed to invest in alternative energy assets.

 

Midstream Energy Services– The midstream energy services segment consists of WGL Midstream, which engages in acquiring, investing in, managing and optimizing natural gas storage and transportation assets.

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 included as part of non-utility operations in the Operating Segment Financial Information presented below. Administrative and business development activity costs associated with WGL and Washington Gas Resources are included in this segment.

While net income or loss applicable to common stock is the primary criterion for measuring a segment’s performance, we also evaluate our operating segments based on other relevant factors, such as penetration into their respective markets and return on equity.

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 tables present operating segment information for the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Operating Segment Financial Information

 

      

 

Non-Utility Operations

       
(In thousands) Regulated
Utility
  Retail
Energy-Marketing
  Commercial
Energy Systems
  Midstream Energy
Services
  Other Activities  Eliminations(b)  Consolidated 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

                            

Operating revenues(a)

 $716,808  $437,434   $8,036    $27,104  $   $(15,132)   $1,174,250 

Operating expenses:

       

Cost of energy-related sales

  473,508   423,587    3,941            (15,643)    885,393 

Operation

  61,411   11,655    1,620    5,451   5,330   42    85,509 

Maintenance

  14,190                       14,190 

Depreciation and amortization

  25,736   180    1,551    31       (194)    27,304 

General taxes and other assessments:

       

Revenue taxes

  36,353   2,323    1                38,677 

Other

  17,168   1,102    63    82   28   1    18,444 

Total operating expenses

 $628,366  $438,847   $7,176   $5,564  $5,358  $(15,794)   $1,069,517 

Operating income (loss)

  88,442   (1,413)    860    21,540   (5,358)    662    104,733 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

          479    64           543 

Other income (expense)—net

  93   21    107    (56)    177       342 

Interest expense

  9,393   7            125       9,525 

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

  330                       330 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  29,356   (1,469)    (143)    7,737   (1,197)    266    34,550 

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

 $49,456  $70   $1,589   $13,811  $(4,109)   $396   $61,213 

Total assets at March 31, 2014

 $4,013,934  $402,675   $423,803   $102,148  $232,407  $(412,750)   $4,762,217 

Capital expenditures

 $50,656  $13   $38,497   $   $   $   $89,166 

Equity method investments at March 31, 2014

 $   $   $68,517   $13,692  $413  $   $82,622 
                             

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

       

Operating revenues(a)

 $535,950  $368,814  $8,735  $(13,340)   $   $(8,776)   $891,383  

Operating expenses:

       

Cost of energy-related sales

  252,837   317,348   6,391           (8,635)    567,941  

Operation

  60,849   11,712   1,561   970    1,665   40    76,797  

Maintenance

  11,336                       11,336  

Depreciation and amortization

  24,960   174   558   31        (179)    25,544  

General taxes and other assessments:

       

Revenue taxes

  34,238   1,805   2               36,045  

Other

  17,009   922   80   117    10   (2)    18,136  

Total operating expenses

 $401,229  $331,961  $8,592  $1,118   $1,675  $(8,776)   $735,799  

Operating income (loss)

  134,721   36,853   143   (14,458)    (1,675)        155,584  

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

          301               301  

Other income (expenses)—net

  437   57   445   (1)    109   (266)    781  

Interest expense

  8,857   4   50   206    100   (266)    8,951  

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

  330                       330  

Income tax expense

  48,831   15,226   190   (5,264)    (1,103)        57,880  

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

 $77,140  $21,680  $649  $(9,401)   $(563)   $   $89,505  
                             

Total assets at March 31, 2013

 $3,604,169  $396,545  $184,136  $196,646   $205,509  $(355,188)   $4,231,817  
                             

Capital expenditures

 $55,293  $265  $12,264  $   $   $   $67,822  

Equity method investments at March 31, 2013

 $   $   $34,615  $   $285  $   $34,900  
                             

      Non-Utility Operations       
(In thousands) Regulated
Utility
  Retail
Energy-Marketing
  Commercial
Energy Systems
  Midstream Energy
Services
  Other Activities  Eliminations(b)  Consolidated 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

                            

Operating revenues(a)

 $197,752  $275,339  $14,260   $(15,869)   $  $(3,982)   $467,500 

Operating expenses:

       

Cost of energy-related sales

  67,249   260,536   6,527         (3,543)    330,769 

Operation

  59,416   10,369   2,297   909   1,941   13    74,945 

Maintenance

  15,018   1                15,019 

Depreciation and amortization

  25,840   204   1,611   31      (64)    27,622 

General taxes and other assessments:

       

Revenue taxes

  13,069   1,920   1             14,990 

Other

  12,398   1,074   71   81   19   1    13,644 

Total operating expenses

 $192,990  $274,104  $10,507  $1,021  $1,960  $(3,593)   $476,989 

Operating income (loss)

  4,762   1,235   3,753   (16,890)    (1,960)    (389)    (9,489)  

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

        733   85          818 

Other income (expense)—net

  (306)    53   422   (35)    (438)        (304)  

Interest expense

  9,422            81       9,503 

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

  330                   330 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  (5,019)    1,263   1,205   (6,332)    2,172   (157)    (6,868)  

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

 $(277)   $25  $3,703  $(10,508)   $(4,651)   $(232)   $(11,940)  

Total assets at June 30, 2014

 $3,809,747  $387,990  $459,509  $181,880  $224,220  $(502,662)   $4,560,684 

Capital expenditures

 $76,073  $5  $18,171  $  $  $   $94,249 

Equity method investments at June 30, 2014

 $  $  $68,309  $22,426  $413  $   $91,148 
                             

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

       

Operating revenues(a)

 $180,882  $291,537  $7,247  $4,133  $  $(5,681)   $478,118 

Operating expenses:

       

Cost of energy-related sales

  60,087   282,316   5,081         (5,629)    341,855 

Operation

  57,820   13,578   1,463   2,390   3,283   14   78,548 

Maintenance

  13,572                  13,572 

Depreciation and amortization

  23,543   191   693   31      (66)    24,392 

General taxes and other assessments:

       

Revenue taxes

  13,178   1,624   2            14,804 

Other

  12,693   1,176   87   95   7      14,058 

Total operating expenses

 $180,893  $298,885  $7,326  $2,516  $3,290  $(5,681)   $487,229 

Operating income (loss)

  (11)    (7,348)    (79)    1,617   (3,290)       (9,111)  

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

        183            183 

Other income (expenses)—net

  (149)    90   (42)    1   212   (171)    (59)  

Interest expense

  8,820      61   101   75   (171)    8,886 

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

  330                  330 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  (5,005)    (3,042)    (252)    432   (321)       (8,188)  

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

 $(4,305)   $(4,216)   $253  $1,085  $(2,832)   $  $(10,015)  
                             

Total assets at June 30, 2013

 $3,509,166  $407,917  $236,478  $224,772  $198,798  $(388,415)   $4,188,716 
                             

Capital expenditures

 $48,891  $79  $29,478  $  $  $  $78,448 

Equity method investments at June 30, 2013

 $  $  $44,623  $4,794  $  $  $49,417 
                             

(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 PSC fees, franchise fees and energy taxes. Operating revenue amounts in the “Eliminations” column 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.

(b) Intersegment eliminations net income represents a timing difference between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Retail Energy-Marketing has recorded a portion of the SREC’s purchased as inventory to be used in future periods andat which time they will expense them at that time.be expensed.

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

 

 

 

   Non-Utility Operations        Non-Utility Operations     
(In thousands) Regulated
Utility
 Retail
Energy-Marketing
 Commercial
Energy Systems
 Midstream Energy
Services
 Other Activities Eliminations(b) Consolidated  Regulated
Utility
 Retail
Energy-Marketing
 Commercial
Energy Systems
 Midstream Energy
Services
 Other Activities Eliminations(b) Consolidated 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2014

 

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014

 

Operating revenues(a)

 $1,107,223  $760,372  $12,753  $(6,069)   $   $(19,732)   $1,854,547  $1,304,975  $1,035,711  $27,013  $(21,938)   $  $(23,714)   $2,322,047 

Operating expenses:

              

Cost of energy-related sales

  664,203   726,855   7,086           (20,519)    1,377,625   731,452   987,391   13,613         (24,062)    1,708,394 

Operation

  118,841   22,906   3,094   6,575   8,334   59   159,809   178,257   33,276   5,391   7,484   10,275   72    234,755 

Maintenance

  28,032                       28,032   43,050                   43,050 

Depreciation and amortization

  51,105   354   2,644   62       (271)    53,894   76,945   558   4,255   93      (335)    81,516 

General taxes and other assessments:

              

Revenue taxes

  61,024   4,270   2               65,296   74,093   6,190   3             80,286 

Other

  29,943   2,170   115   169   49       32,446   42,341   3,244   186   250   68   1    46,090 

Total Operating Expenses

 $953,148  $756,555  $12,941  $6,806  $8,383  $(20,731)   $1,717,102  $1,146,138  $1,030,659  $23,448  $7,827  $10,343  $(24,324)   $2,194,091 

Operating income (loss)

  154,075   3,817   (188)    (12,875)    (8,383)    999   137,445   158,837   5,052   3,565   (29,765)    (10,343)    610    127,956 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

          763   270           1,033         1,496   355          1,851 

Other income (expense)—net

  (87)    82   172   (139)    533       561   (393)    135   594   (174)    95       257 

Interest expense

  18,272   7           238       18,517   27,694   7         319       28,020 

Dividends on Washington Gas Preferred Stock

  660                       660 

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

  990                   990 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  46,879   507   (705)    (4,767)    (2,296)    402   40,020   41,860   1,770   500   (11,099)    (124)    245    33,152 

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

 $88,177  $3,385  $1,452  $(7,977)   $(5,792)   $597  $79,842  $87,900  $3,410  $5,155  $(18,485)   $(10,443)   $365   $67,902 

Total Assets at March 31, 2014

 $4,013,934  $402,675  $423,803  $102,148  $232,407  $(412,750)   $4,762,217 

Capital Expenditures

 $105,749  $88  $41,635  $   $   $   $147,472 

Equity Method Investments at March 31, 2014

 $   $   $68,517  $13,692  $413  $   $82,622 

Total assets at June 30, 2014

 $3,809,747  $387,990  $459,509  $181,880  $224,220  $(502,662)   $4,560,684 

Capital expenditures

 $181,821  $93  $59,536  $  $  $   $241,450 

Equity method investments at June 30, 2014

 $  $  $68,309  $22,426  $413  $   $91,148 
  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

       

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013

       

Operating revenues(a)

 $891,767  $692,873  $20,720  $(10,486)   $   $(16,755)   $1,578,119  $1,072,649  $984,410  $27,967  $(6,353)   $  $(22,436)   $2,056,237 

Operating expenses:

              

Cost of energy-related sales

  403,285   607,481   15,502           (16,208)    1,010,060   463,372   889,797   20,583         (21,837)    1,351,915 

Operation

  119,057   23,071   2,793   1,814   2,456   (214)    148,977   176,877   36,649   4,256   4,204   5,739   (200)    227,525 

Maintenance

  22,786                       22,786   36,358                  36,358 

Depreciation and amortization

  51,752   349   1,017   62       (332)    52,848   75,295   540   1,710   93      (398)    77,240 

General taxes and other assessments:

              

Revenue taxes

  58,459   3,236   3               61,698   71,637   4,860   5            76,502 

Other

  29,296   1,793   159   283   20   (1)    31,550   41,989   2,969   246   378   27   (1)    45,608 

Total Operating Expenses

  684,635   635,930   19,474   2,159   2,476   (16,755)    1,327,919   865,528   934,815   26,800   4,675   5,766   (22,436)    1,815,148 

Operating income (loss)

  207,132   56,943   1,246   (12,645)    (2,476)        250,200   207,121   49,595   1,167   (11,028)    (5,766)       241,089 

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates

          546               546 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

        729            729 

Other income (expenses)—net

  570   107   525   (1)    327   (318)    1,210   421   197   483      539   (489)    1,151 

Interest expense

  17,952   7   93   206   204   (318)    18,144   26,772   7   154   307   279   (489)    27,030 

Dividends on Washington Gas Preferred Stock

  660                       660 

Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock

  990                  990 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  73,284   22,342   537   (4,727)    (177)        91,259   68,279   19,300   285   (4,295)    (498)       83,071 

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

 $115,806  $34,701  $1,687  $(8,125)   $(2,176)   $   $141,893  $111,501  $30,485  $1,940  $(7,040)   $(5,008)   $  $131,878 
  

Total Assets at March 31, 2013

 $3,604,169  $396,545  $184,136  $196,646  $205,509  $(355,188)   $4,231,817 

Total assets at June 30, 2013

 $3,509,166  $407,917  $236,478  $224,772  $198,798  $(388,415)   $4,188,716 
  

Capital Expenditures

 $115,908  $466  $27,365  $   $   $   $143,739 

Capital expenditures

 $164,799  $545  $56,843  $  $  $  $222,187 
  

Equity Method Investments at March 31, 2013

 $   $   $34,615  $   $285  $   $34,900 

Equity method investments at June 30, 2013

 $  $  $44,623  $4,794  $  $  $49,417 
  

(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 PSC fees, franchise fees and energy taxes. Operating revenue amounts in the “Eliminations” column represent total intersegment revenues associated with sales from the regulated utility segment to the retail energy-marketing segment. Wholesale Energy Solutions’ cost of energy related sales is netted with its gross revenues.

(b) Intersegment eliminations net income represents a timing difference between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for sale of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Retail Energy-Marketing has recorded a portion of the SREC’s purchased as inventory to be used in future periods andat which time they will expense them at that time.be expensed.

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NOTE 11. OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

When determining how to account for our interests in other legal entities, WGL first evaluates if we are required to apply the variable interest entity (VIE) model to the entity, otherwise the entity is evaluated under the voting interest model.

Under the VIE model, we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE (i.e. are the primary beneficiary) 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 it is subject to the VIE model. We continuously evaluate whether we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE.

Under the voting interest model, we generally have a controlling financial interest in other entities where we currently hold, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights or where we exercise 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, despite owning more than 50% of the common stock of an investee, an evaluation of our rights results in the determination that we do not have a controlling financial interest. We reevaluate whether we have a controlling financial interest in these entities when our voting or substantive participating rights change.

Unconsolidated affiliates are unconsolidated VIEs and other entities evaluated under the voting interest method in which we do not have a controlling financial interest, but over which we have varying degrees of influence. Where we have significant influence, the affiliates are accounted for as equity method investments. Where we do not have significant influence, the affiliates are accounted for under the cost method. Investments in, and advances to, affiliated companies are presented on a one-line basis in the caption “Investments in unconsolidated affiliates” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

WGL uses the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) methodology for certain equity method investments when the capital structure of the equity investment results in different liquidation rights and priorities than what is reflected by the underlying percentage ownership interests as defined by an equity investment agreement. 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 income allocation and cash flow distributions that will ultimately be received by the investors. The equity investment agreements for both ASD Solar, LP (ASD) and Meade Pipeline Co LLC (Meade) both have liquidation rights and priorities that are sufficiently different from the ownership percentages that the HLBV method was deemed appropriate.

WGL applies HLBV using a balance sheet approach. A calculation is prepared at each balance sheet date to determine the amount that WGL would receive if an equity investment entity were to liquidate all of its assets (as valued in accordance with GAAP) and distribute that cash to the investors based on the contractually defined liquidation priorities. The difference between the calculated liquidation distribution amounts at the beginning and the end of the reporting period is WGL’s share of the earnings or losses from the equity investment for the period.

Variable Interest Entities (VIE)

WGL has a variable interest in five investments that qualify as VIEs. These entities do not have sufficient equity at risk to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The five investments are:VIEs:

 

Meade,

 

SunEdison,

 

Skyline,

 

ASD Solar LP and

 

Crab Run.

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WGL and its subsidiaries are not the primary beneficiary for any of the above VIEs, therefore we have not consolidated any of the VIE entities. At March 31,June 30, 2014, the nature of WGL’s involvement with these investments lacks the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. WGL does not have control over any of the VIEs’ activities that are economically significant economic activities, such asto the design of the companies, operation activities and construction. For the sale/leaseback arrangements, WGL lacks control over vendor selection, customer selection, and re-marketing activities after the termination of customer leases.VIEs. In addition, WGL does not have the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected gains that could be significant to the VIE.

Meade

On February 14, 2014, WGL Holdings, Inc., 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 COG Holdings LLC, Vega Midstream MPC LLC and River Road Interests LLC. Meade was formed to partner with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Williams)

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to invest in a regulated pipeline project called Central Penn Pipeline (Central Penn). The Central Penn will be an approximately 177-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.

WGL Midstream plans to invest an estimated $410.0 million for a 55% interest in Meade. WGL Midstream joins COG Holdings LLC (20% share), Vega Midstream MPC LLC (15% share), and River Road Interests LLC (10% share), and VED NPI I, LLC (0% share) in Meade. Meade is accounted for under the HLBV equity method of accounting, referred to as the hypothetical liquidation at book value method (HLBV) for allocating profits and losses; any profits and losses are included in “Earnings from Equity Method Investments”“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. WGL Midstream held a $0.5$2.9 million equity method investment in Meade at March 31,June 30, 2014. No identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant effect on the carrying value of this investment have occurred.

Our maximum financial exposure includes contributions and guarantees on behalf of WGL Midstream. In addition, we have guaranteed the future commitments of one of the other partners in the venture. Our maximum exposure to loss at March 31,June 30, 2014 was $75.5$74.8 million, which represents the minimum funding requirements owed to Williams under the Construction and Ownership Agreement should Meade terminate its agreement with Williams early and the guarantee on behalf of one of the other partners.

SunEdison/Skyline

WGSW is party to three agreements to fund residential and commercial retail solar energy installations with three separate, privately held companies. WGSW has a master purchase agreement and master lease agreement with SunEdison, Inc. (SunEdison), formerly known as EchoFirst Finance Company LLC (EchoFirst) and Skyline Innovations, Inc (Skyline) for sale/leaseback arrangements for residential and commercial solar systems.

Our agreements with SunEdison and Skyline are accounted for as direct financing leases. WGSW records lease receipts and associated interest in the “Other Income”income (expenses)-net” line in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. WGSW held a $26.5$27.8 million and $29.2 million combined investment in direct financing leases at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively, of which $1.7$2.0 million and $5.8 million are current receivables recorded in “Other Current Assets”“Current assets-other” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

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Minimum future lease payments receivable under direct financing leases over the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Minimum Payments Receivable for Direct Financing Leases

(In millions)          

2014

  $1.7   $0.8 

2015

   1.6    1.8 

2016

   1.5    1.7 

2017

   1.4    1.6 

2018

   1.4    1.6 

Thereafter

   12.3    13.1 

Total

  $19.9   $20.6 
      

Minimum payments receivable exclude $4.4$4.7 million of residual values and $2.1$2.5 million in tax credits. Associated with these investments, WGSW has recorded $8.3$8.5 million of unearned income. The initial direct costs (incurred in FY 2012) associated with these investments was $0.7 million.

Our maximum financial exposure from solar agreements is limited to its lease payment receivables and investment contributions made to these companies. All additional future committed contributions are contingent on the projects meeting required criteria. Our exposure is offset by the owned physical assets received as part of the transaction and the quick economic return for the investment through the investment tax credit/treasury grant proceeds and accelerated depreciation.

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ASD Solar, LP

In addition to SunEdison/Skyline, WGSW is also a limited partner in ASD, Solar LP, a partnership formed to own and operate a portfolio of residential solar projects, primarily rooftop photovoltaic power generation systems. As a limited partner, WGSW provides funding to the partnership but is excluded from involvement in the partnership’s operations.

Our investment in ASD Solar, LP is accounted for under the HLBV equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Earnings from Equity Method Investments”“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. WGSW held a $68.5$68.3 million equity method investment in ASD Solar LP at March 31,June 30, 2014.

ASD Solar, LP is consolidated by the general partner, Solar Direct LLC. Solar Direct LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Solar Direct Inc. (ASDI). At March 31,June 30, 2014, the carrying amount of WGSW’s investment in ASD Solar, LP exceeded the amount of the underlying equity in net assets by $35.9$36.0 million due to WGSW recording additions to its investment in ASD Solar, LP’sASD’s net assets at fair value of contributions in accordance with GAAP. This basis difference is being amortized over the life of the assets.

Crab Run

Washington Gas ResourcesWGL owns all of the shares of common stock of Crab Run Gas Company. Crab Run Gas Company is an exploration and production company who is the limited partner in the Western/Crab Run Limited Partnership (Crab Run). The partnership was formed to manage oil and gas properties and perform oil and gas leasing, marketing and production activities.

Crab Run is accounted for under the equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Earnings from Equity Method Investments”“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. WGL held a $0.4 million equity investment in Crab Run at June 30, 2014.

Non-VIE Investments

ASDHI

Washington Gas Resources held a $5.6 million investment in American Solar Direct Holdings Inc. (ASDHI), at both March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013. This investment is recorded at cost. The profits and lossesDividends received are included in “Other Income”income (expense)-net” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. No identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant effect on the carrying value of this investment have occurred. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas Resources also held $1.2$0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, in warrants of ASDHI accounted for as derivatives and recorded at fair value.

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Constitution

In May of 2013, WGL Midstream invested in Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (Constitution). WGL Midstream will invest an estimated $68.0$72.0 million in the project for a 10% share in the pipeline venture. WGL Midstream joins Williams Partners L.P. (41% share), Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (25% share) and Piedmont Natural Gas (24% share) in the project. This natural gas pipeline venture will transport natural gas from the Marcellus region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. At March 31,June 30, 2014, WGL Midstream had invested $13.2$19.5 million. Constitution is accounted for under the equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Earnings from Equity Method Investments”“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.

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The balance sheet location of the investments discussed in this footnote at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 are as follows:

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Balance Sheet Location of Other Investments

As of March 31, 2014(in millions)      VIEs       Non-VIEs       Total     
As of June 30, 2014(in millions)      VIEs       Non-VIEs       Total     

Assets

            

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

  $69.4   $18.8   $88.2 

Investment in direct financing leases, capital leases

   24.0          24.0 

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

  $71.6   $25.2   $96.8 

Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases

   17.3          17.3 

Deferred charges and other assets—derivatives

        1.2     1.2         0.6    0.6 

Other non-current assets

   2.5         2.5 

Deferred charges and other assets—other

   2.0         2.0 

Total assets

  $90.9   $25.8   $116.7 
         
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Balance Sheet Location of Other InvestmentsBalance Sheet Location of Other Investments 
As of September 30, 2013(in millions)      VIEs       Non-VIEs       Total     

Assets

      

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

  $55.4   $12.1   $67.5 

Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases

   23.4        23.4 

Deferred charges and other assets—derivatives

       1.1    1.1 

Deferred charges and other assets—other

   5.8        5.8 

Total assets

  $95.9   $20.0   $115.9   $84.6   $13.2   $97.8 
                  

Liabilities

            

Other

  $8.3   $    $8.3   $8.5   $   $8.5 

Total liabilities

  $8.3   $    $8.3   $8.5   $   $8.5 
                  
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As of September 30, 2013(in millions)      VIEs       Non-VIEs       Total     

Assets

      

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

  $55.4   $12.1   $67.5 

Investment in direct financing leases, capital leases

   23.4        23.4 

Deferred charges and other assets—derivatives

       1.1    1.1 

Other non-current assets

   5.8        5.8 

Total assets

  $84.6   $13.2   $97.8 
         

Liabilities

      

Other

  $8.5   $   $8.5 

Total liabilities

  $8.5   $   $8.5 
         

The income statement location of the investments discussed in this footnote for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

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Income Statement Location of Other Investments 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
    June 30, 2014   June 30, 2014 
(in millions)  VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total   VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  $0.5   $0.3   $0.8   $1.3   $0.6   $1.9 

Depreciation and amortization

  $   $   $   $0.1   $   $0.1 

Other income (expenses)—net

  $0.6   $   $0.6   $1.9   $   $1.9 
                               
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Income Statement Location of Other Investments 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
    June 30, 2013   June 30, 2013 
(in millions)  VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total   VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  $0.2   $   $0.2   $0.7   $   $0.7 

Depreciation and amortization

  $   $   $   $   $   $ 

Other income (expenses)—net

  $0.4   $   $0.4   $0.8   $   $0.8 
                               

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The income statement location of the investments discussed in this footnote for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

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Income Statement Location of Other Investments 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
    March 31, 2014   March 31, 2014 
(in millions)  VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total   VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  $0.5   $   $0.5   $0.8   $0.2   $1.0 

Depreciation and amortization

  $   $   $   $0.1   $   $0.1 

Other income—net

  $0.8   $   $0.8   $1.3   $   $1.3 
                               
WGL Holdings, Inc. 
Income Statement Location of Other Investments 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
    March 31, 2013   March 31, 2013 
(in millions)  VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total   VIEs   Non-VIEs   Total 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

  $0.2   $0.1   $0.3   $0.5   $0.1   $0.6 

Other income—net

  $0.2   $   $0.2   $0.4   $   $0.4 
                               

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NOTE 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

WGL and its subsidiaries engage in transactions during 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 with WGL that include affiliated taxable transactions. Washington Gas bills its affiliates in accordance with regulatory requirements for the actual cost of providing these services, which approximates their market value. To the extent such billings are not yet paid, 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.

In connection with billing for unregulated third party marketers 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. The following table presents the receivables and payables from associated companies on Washington Gas’ balance sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

 

Washington Gas Receivables / Payables from Associated CompaniesWashington Gas Receivables / Payables from Associated Companies Washington Gas Receivables / Payables from Associated Companies 
(In millions)  March 31, 2014   September 30, 2013   June 30, 2014   September 30, 2013 

Receivables from Associated Companies

  $7.1   $7.2   $2.4   $7.2 

Payables to Associated Companies

  $41.4   $20.6   $50.1   $20.6 
            

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 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 WGEServices. Washington Gas records revenues for these balancing services pursuant to tariffs approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies. These related party amounts have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements of WGL. The following table shows the amounts Washington Gas charged WGEServices for balancing services.

 

Washington Gas-Gas Balancing Service ChargesWashington Gas-Gas Balancing Service Charges Washington Gas-Gas Balancing Service Charges 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Six Months Ended
March 31,
   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In millions)  2014   2013   2014   2013   2014   2013   2014   2013 

Gas balancing service charge

  $14.4   $8.6   $18.2   $16.2   $2.8   $5.6   $21.0   $21.8 
                        

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. WGEServices recognized an accounts payable to Washington Gas in the amount of $3.1$3.7 million and an accounts receivable from Washington Gas in the amount of $1.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, 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 the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 for further discussion of these imbalance transactions.

Washington Gas participates in a Purchase of Receivables (POR) program as approved by the PSC of MD, whereby it purchases receivables from participating energy marketers at approved discount rates. In addition, WGEServices 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 WGEServices related to the POR program has been eliminated in the accompanying financial statements for WGL. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had balances of $43.8$19.3 million and $106.6 million, respectively, of purchased receivables from WGEServices.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

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 each of 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, 2013.

District of Columbia Jurisdiction

Revised Accelerated Pipe Replacement Plan (Plan).On August 15, 2013, Washington Gas filed a request for approval with the Public Service CommissionPSC of the District of Columbia (PSC of DC)DC of a plan and surcharge mechanism to recover the associated costs for the first five years of thean accelerated pipe replacement plan. Washington Gas proposes to replace bare and/or unprotected steel services, bare and targeted unprotected steel main, and cast iron main in its distribution system in the District of Columbia at an estimated five-year cost of $110.0 million. Comments and replies were filed by interested parties. On March 31, 2014, the PSC of DC issued an order conditionally approving the plan, contingent on Washington Gas submitting an implementation plan and other information directed in the Order, by April 30, 2014. Washington Gas filed responsive information, as directed, and sought reconsideration/clarification on several issues in the Order. An evidentiary hearing will be scheduled inThe PSC of DC granted Washington Gas’ application for reconsideration/clarification. The case is pending action by the near future to address the proposed cost recovery mechanism.PSC of DC.

Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA).On November 8, 2013, Washington Gas filed an application for approval of a WNA, which is a rate design mechanism that eliminates the variability of weather from the calculation of actual billed revenues and offers customers more stability in their bills during colder-than-normal winter heating seasons. Comments and replies have been filed regarding Washington Gas’ application. A PSC of DC order in this matter is pending.

Maryland Jurisdiction

Maryland Base Rate Case.On November 22, 2013, the Public Service Commission of Maryland (PSC of MD) issued an order granting an overall increase of $8.9 million, based on the capital structure recommended by the Staff of the PSC. The order approved a return on equity of 9.50% resulting in an overall rate of return of 7.70%. The order also clarified that Washington Gas was authorized to establish a regulatory asset and amortize the costs related to the change in tax treatment of Med D. Finally, the PSC of MD denied Washington Gas’ appeal on recovery of the costs to initiate the outsourcing agreement with Accenture, LLP. As a result of this order, Washington Gas established a Med D regulatory asset in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 and has begun amortizing the balance. On December 20, 2013, Washington Gas filed a request for rehearing and an appeal with the Baltimore City Circuit Court appealing the PSC of MD’s rulings on capital structure, return on equity, and recovery of the costs to initiate the outsourcing agreement. The case is pending action by the court on the appeal. In May 2014, the Baltimore City Circuit Judge consolidated three rate cases on appeal, granted leave for the parties to designate which portions of the record from cases will be transmitted by the PSC of MD to the Court, and set a procedural schedule for briefing and oral argument. The Court set a hearing in the case for September 23, 2014 for oral argument. A written order is expected to be issued at some time after the hearing.

Virginia Jurisdiction

Affiliate Transactions. On June 16, 2011, Washington Gas submitted an application to the State Corporation CommissionSCC of Virginia (SCC of VA)VA requesting approval of three affiliate transactions with WGL Midstream: (i) the transfer to WGL Midstream of the remainder of the term of two agreements for natural gas storage service at the Washington Gas Storage (WSS) and Eminence Storage Service (ESS) storage fields; (ii) the sale to WGL Midstream of any storage gas balances associated with the WSS and ESS agreements; and (iii) the assignment to WGL Midstream of Washington Gas’ rights to buy base gas in the WSS storage field. The SCC of VA did not approve the transfer of the agreements on the grounds that ratepayers funded a portion of the costs associated with the assets. On June 5, 2013, Washington Gas filed comments related to the denial on December 5, 2013. The case is pending review bya petition requesting the SCC of VA.VA to issue a declaratory judgment that the proposed capacity releases are governed by the FERC and the SCC of VA does not have jurisdiction over the transaction.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

On October 31, 2013, the Senior Hearing Examiner issued a report finding that the SCC of VA has jurisdiction over the proposed transfers. Washington Gas filed comments on the report on December 5, 2013. The SCC of VA issued an Order on May 14, 2014, remanding the case for hearing, which has been scheduled for November 18, 2014. Testimony from Washington Gas and the Staff is due on August 15, 2014 and October 15, 2014, respectively. The case is pending review by the SCC of VA.

NON-UTILITY OPERATIONS

WGEServices enters into contracts to purchase natural gas and electricity designed to match the duration of its sales commitments, and to effectively lock in a margin on estimated sales over the terms of existing sales contracts. As listed below, natural gas purchase commitments are based on existing fixed-price purchase contracts using city gate equivalent deliveries, the majority of which are for fixed volumes. Also listed below are electricity purchase commitments that are based on existing fixed-price purchase commitments, all of which are for fixed volumes.

WGL Midstream enters into contracts to acquire, invest in, manage and optimize natural gas storage and transportation assets. On February 14, 2014, WGL Midstream contracted to purchase a significant amount of natural gas, as well as capacity on the Central Penn Line pipeline that begins after the pipeline has gone into operation.

The following table summarizes the minimum commitments and contractual obligations of WGEServices and WGL Midstream for the next five fiscal years and thereafter:

 

Contract MinimumsContract Minimums Contract Minimums 
WGEServices   WGL Midstream      
  WGEServices   WGL Midstream      
(In millions)  Gas Purchase
Commitments(a)
   Pipeline
Contracts
   Electric
Purchase
Commitments(b)
   Gas Purchase
Commitments
   Pipeline
Contracts
   Total   Gas Purchase
Commitments
(a)
   Pipeline
Contracts
(b)
   Electric
Purchase
Commitments
(c)
   Gas Purchase
Commitments
(d)
   Pipeline
Contracts
(b)
   Total 

2014

  $104.7    $1.7   $292.6    $30.7   $7.7   $437.4   $52.8    $1.5    $181.2    $14.2    $4.0    $253.7 

2015

   114.8     1.0    257.1     2.4    14.8    390.1    143.0     1.6     302.0     2.5     15.4     464.5 

2016

   26.8     0.6    75.4     28.0    19.4    150.2    38.5     0.6     117.7     28.6     19.4     204.8 

2017

   5.5     0.6    15.9     303.1    17.7    342.8    10.9     0.6     37.3     304.1     17.7     370.6 

2018

        0.6    0.3     943.9    27.2    972.0    0.6     0.6     0.8     983.9     27.2     1,013.1 

Thereafter

        1.9         14,912.0    286.2    15,200.1         1.9          15,688.6     286.2     15,976.7 

Total

  $251.8    $6.4   $641.3    $16,220.1   $373.0   $17,492.6   $245.8    $6.8    $639.0    $17,021.9    $369.9    $18,283.4 
                                    

 

 

(a)

Represents fixed price commitments with city gate equivalent deliveries.

(b)

Represents minimum payments for natural gas transportation, storage and peaking contracts that have expiration dates through fiscal year 2044.

(c)

Represents electric purchase commitments that are based on existing fixed price and fixed volume contracts. Includes $18.7$18.3 million of commitments related to renewable energy credits.

(d)

Includes short-term commitments to purchase fixed volumes of natural gas, as well as long-term gas purchase commitments that contain fixed volume purchase requirements. Cost estimates are based on both forward market prices and option premiums for fixed volume purchases under these purchase commitments.

There were no other material changes to contractual obligations and minimum commitments for Washington Gas. Refer to the footnote entitled “Note 13—Commitments and Contingencies” in our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the year ended September 30, 2013 for details.

FINANCIAL GUARANTEES

WGL has guaranteed payments primarily for certain purchases of natural gas and electricity on behalf of WGEServices and for certain purchase commitments and construction investments on behalf of WGL Midstream.our non-utility subsidiaries and unconsolidated investments. At March 31,June 30, 2014, these guarantees totaled $265.5 million and $259.1 million for WGEServices and WGL Midstream, respectively.$507.9 million. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of financial exposure related to these purchase commitments. We also receive financial guarantees or other collateral from counterparties when required by our credit policy. WGL also issued guarantees totaling $23.9 million at March 31, 2014 on behalf of certain of our non-utility subsidiaries, partners and unconsolidated investments associated with their banking transactions. For all of itsour financial guarantees, WGL may cancel any or all future obligations upon written notice to

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Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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, 2014, these guarantees totaled $15.4 million.

WGL Holdings, Inc.LEGAL MATTERS

Washington Gas Light CompanyWGL has been cooperating with a Department of Justice (“the Government”) investigation of some of the federal contracting activities of one of its non-utility subsidiaries, WGESystems. The Government’s investigation concerns certain American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects bid out by the General Services Administration in 2010, in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor to an 8(a) prime contractor under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Although the Government’s investigation is ongoing, WGL has been advised that the Government believes a criminal resolution is appropriate as to WGESystems. WGESystems ceased seeking opportunities as a subcontractor to 8(a) prime contractors in the same year they began in 2010, well before it was informed of the Government’s investigation.

Part I—Financial InformationWGESystems provides energy efficient and sustainable solutions to governmental and commercial clients as a part of WGL’s Commercial Energy Systems segment. On a cumulative basis over the last three fiscal years, WGESystems’ federal subcontracting business has contributed less than 0.6% of WGL’s net income. The total value of the contracts in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor in the 8(a) program is approximately $44.0 million; however, we understand the Government’s concerns as they relate to WGESystems to be focused on a subset of those contracts, we believe totaling approximately $18.0 million.

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

NotesWGL continues to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)cooperate with the investigation. Given the Government’s stated intention, we believe a loss is probable. However, in light of the uncertainties and variables involved in an investigation of this type, WGL is unable to estimate either the timing or the amount of the loss associated with this matter; therefore, we have not accrued for any losses with regard to this investigation at this time. We do not expect that the resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on WGL’s business, financial condition or cash flows although the resolution of the matter in any particular period could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for that particular period.

NOTE 14. PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

 

On April 24, 2014, Washington Gas replaced the existing retiree medical benefit plan and dental plan options for Medicare-eligible retirees age 65 and older with a special tax-free Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) plan. With the introduction of the new plan, effective January 1, 2015, participating retirees and dependents will receive a subsidy each year through the HRA account to help purchase supplemental medical and dental coverage in the marketplace. As part of the new HRA plan, participants who enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and meet the threshold for Medicare catastrophic prescription drug coverage will be eligible for an additional reimbursement of their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in excess of the threshold. Retirees and dependents under age 65 will still be covered under the existing Washington Gas Retiree Medical Plan until they become eligible for Medicare at age 65 and can obtain coverage through the new HRA plan. Due to the impact of the amendment, we remeasured the funded status of the plan in April 2014. We updated assumptions with changes in both the discount rate and the mortality rate. All other assumptions used for the remeasurement were consistent with the measurement as of September 30, 2013. The funded status of the plan changed by approximately $127.5 million from an underfunded liability to an overfunded asset. The offsetting amount for this remeasurement was substantially recorded as a decrease to regulatory assets. The overfunded asset for this plan at June 30, 2014 was $73.2 million.

The following table shows the components of net periodic benefit costs (income) recognized in our financial statements during the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income) 
  Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2014 2013   2014 2013 
(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
 

Components of net periodic benefit costs

          

Service cost

  $3.5  $2.2  $4.3  $2.4   $3.5  $1.6  $4.2  $2.4 

Interest cost

   10.1   5.6   9.2   4.7    10.1   3.8   9.1   4.7 

Expected return on plan assets

   (10.2  (4.8  (10.5  (4.5   (10.2  (4.9  (10.5  (4.6

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

      (1.0  0.2   (1.0   0.1   (3.8  0.3   (0.9

Amortization of actuarial loss

   4.2   1.2   7.2   2.3    4.2   1.6   7.2   2.3 

Amortization of transition obligation

            0.2             0.3 

Net periodic benefit cost

   7.6   3.2   10.4   4.1    7.7   (1.7  10.3   4.2 

Amount allocated to construction projects

   (1.0  (0.4  (1.5  (0.7   (1.1  0.1   1.5   (0.8

Amount amortized/deferred as regulatory asset (liability)

   1.8   0.1   (2.4  0.7    1.7   0.2   (0.9  0.2 

Amount charged to expense

  $8.4  $2.9  $6.5  $4.1   $8.3  $(1.4 $10.9  $3.6 
      
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income) Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income) 
  Six Months Ended March 31,   Nine Months Ended June 30, 
  2014 2013   2014 2013 
(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
 

Components of net periodic benefit costs

          

Service cost

  $7.0  $4.3  $8.5  $4.8   $10.5  $5.9  $12.7  $7.2 

Interest cost

   20.2   11.0   18.3   9.4    30.3   14.8   27.4   14.1 

Expected return on plan assets

   (20.5  (9.5  (21.0  (9.1   (30.7  (14.4  (31.5  (13.7

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

   0.1   (2.0  0.5   (2.0   0.2   (5.8  0.8   (2.9

Amortization of actuarial loss

   8.4   1.9   14.4   4.6    12.6   3.5   21.6   6.9 

Amortization of transition obligation

            0.5             0.8 

Net periodic benefit cost

   15.2   5.7   20.7   8.2    22.9   4.0   31.0   12.4 

Amount allocated to construction projects

   (2.0  (0.8  (2.9  (1.4   (3.1  (0.7  (1.4  (2.2

Amount amortized/deferred as regulatory asset (liability)

   3.6   0.2   (4.8  1.5    5.3   0.4   (5.7  1.7 

Amount charged to expense

  $16.8  $5.1  $13.0  $8.3   $25.1  $3.7  $23.9  $11.9 
      

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (concluded)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Amounts included in the line item “Amount amortized/deferred as regulatory asset (liability),” as shown in the table above, represent the amortization of a regulatory asset (liability) for the District of Columbia as of March 31,June 30, 2014. Amounts included in the line item “Amount amortized/deferred as regulatory asset (liability)” as of March 31,June 30, 2013 represent the difference between the cost of the applicable Pension Benefits or the Health and Life Benefits and the amount that Washington Gas is permitted to recover in rates that it charges to customers in the District of Columbia.

NOTE 15. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

All components of other comprehensive income are related to the amortization of pension and other post-retirement benefit costs. The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income for both WGL and Washington Gas by component for the three and sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

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Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (concluded)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by ComponentChanges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component 
  Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2014 2013   2014 2013 
(In thousands)                

Beginning Balance

  $(10,849 $(11,924  $(10,969 $(11,621

Amortization of prior service credit(a)

   (35  (12

Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)(a)

   (164  462 

Change in prior service cost (credit)(a) (b)

   6,204   (12

Amortization of actuarial loss(a)

   404   461 

Amortization of transition obligation(a)

      62       161 

Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)

   (199  512 

Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income

   (79  209 

Current-period other comprehensive income

   6,608   610 

Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income(b)

   2,622   243 

Ending Balance

  $(10,969 $(11,621  $(6,983 $(11,254
      
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by ComponentChanges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component 
  Six Months Ended March 31,   Nine Months Ended June 30, 
  2014 2013   2014 2013 
(In thousands)                

Beginning Balance

  $(11,048 $(12,201  $(11,048 $(12,201

Amortization of prior service credit(a)

   (69  (24

Change in prior service cost (credit)(a) (b)

   6,135   (36

Amortization of actuarial loss(a)

   200   925    604   1,386 

Amortization of transition obligation(a)

      71       232 

Current-period other comprehensive income

   131   972    6,739   1,582 

Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income

   52   392 

Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income(b)

   2,674   635 

Ending Balance

  $(10,969 $(11,621  $(6,983 $(11,254
      

 

(a)

These accumulated other comprehensive income 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. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Changes to Medical Coverage for Medicare-eligible Retirees.
(b)

Approximately 95% of the 2014 change to the prior service cost component of other comprehensive income is related to the impact of the OPEB plan amendment and re-measurement. Refer to Note #14-Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for additional details.On April 24, 2014, Washington Gas announced that the existing retiree medical benefit plan and dental plan options for Medicare-eligible retirees age 65 and older will be replaced with a special tax-free Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) plan. With the introduction of the new plan, effective January 1, 2015, participating retirees and dependents will receive a subsidy each year through the HRA account to help purchase supplemental medical and dental coverage in the marketplace. As part of the new HRA plan, participants who enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and meet the threshold for Medicare catastrophic prescription drug coverage will be eligible for an additional reimbursement of their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in excess of the threshold. Retirees and dependents under age 65 will still be covered under the existing Washington Gas Retiree Medical Plan until they become eligible for Medicare at age 65 and can obtain coverage through the new HRA plan. To assist in the transition process, Washington Gas will partner with a leader in the Medicare supplemental marketplace to educate and assist participants in selecting supplemental coverage. We expect the amendment to reduce our annual other post-retirement benefit expense.

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

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

INTRODUCTION

ThisManagement’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:

 

 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 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, 2013 (2013 Annual Report).

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 own energy assets in 29 states.

WGL has four operating segments:

 

 regulated utility;

 

 retail energy-marketing;

 

 commercial energy systems and

 

 midstream energy services.

Our core subsidiary, 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. Through the wholly owned unregulated subsidiaries of Washington Gas Resources, we offer energy-related products and services. We offer competitively priced natural gas, electricity and energy from renewable sources to customers through WGEServices, our non-utility retail energy-marketing subsidiary. We offer efficient and sustainable commercial energy solutions focused on upgrading energy related systems of large government and commercial facilities as well as own and operate distributed generation assets such as Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems through WGESystems and WGSW. WGL Midstream engages in acquiring, owning and optimizing natural gas storage and transportation assets.

Regulated Utility. The regulated utility segment consists of Washington Gas and Hampshire and represents approximately 84% of WGL’s consolidated total assets. Washington Gas is a regulated public utility that sells and delivers natural gas to retail customers in the District of Columbia and adjoining areas in Maryland, Virginia and several cities and towns in the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in accordance with tariffs approved by the regulatory commissions of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. These regulatory commissions set the rates in their respective jurisdictions

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations(continued)Operations

 

that Washington Gas can charge customers for its rate-regulated services. Washington Gas also sells natural gas to customers who have not elected to purchase natural gas from unregulated third party marketers. Washington Gas recovers the cost of the natural gas purchased to serve firm customers through gas cost recovery mechanisms as approved in jurisdictional tariffs. Any difference between gas costs incurred on behalf of firm customers and the gas costs recovered from those customers is deferred on the balance sheet as an amount to be collected from or refunded to customers in future periods. Therefore, increases or decreases in the cost of gas associated with sales made to firm customers have no direct effect on Washington Gas’ net revenues and net income. Washington Gas also redelivers gas on a wholesale basis to Mountaineer Gas in West Virginia through its Virginia transmission and distribution facilities under a tariff approved by the FERC.

Washington Gas, under its asset optimization program, makes use of storage and transportation capacity resources when those assets are not required to serve utility customers. The objective of this program is to derive a profit to be shared with its utility customers by entering into commodity-related physical and financial contracts with third parties (refer to the section entitled “Market Risk” for further discussion of the asset optimization program). Unless otherwise noted, therm deliveries reported for the regulated utility segment do not include those related to the asset optimization program.

Hampshire owns full and partial interests in underground natural gas storage facilities, including pipeline delivery facilities located in and around Hampshire County, West Virginia, and operates those facilities to serve Washington Gas, which purchases all of the storage services of Hampshire. Washington Gas includes the cost of these services in the bills sent to its customers. Hampshire operates under a “pass-through” cost of service-based tariff approved by the FERC, and adjusts its billing rates to Washington Gas on a periodic basis to account for changes in its investment in utility plant and associated expenses.

Retail Energy-Marketing.Energy-Marketing. The retail energy-marketing segment consists of the operations of WGEServices. WGEServices competes with regulated utilities and other unregulated third party marketers to sell natural gas and/or electricity directly to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. WGEServices buys natural gas and electricity with the objective of earning a profit through competitively priced sales contracts with end-users. These commodities are delivered to retail customers through the distribution systems owned by regulated utilities. Washington Gas delivers the majority of natural gas sold by WGEServices, and unaffiliated electric utilities deliver all of the electricity sold. Additionally, WGEServices bills its customers either independently or through the billing services of the regulated utilities that deliver its commodities.

WGEServices also sells wind and other renewable energy credits and carbon offsets to retail customers. WGEServices does not own or operate any other natural gas or electric generation, production, transmission or distribution assets.

Commercial Energy Systems.Systems. The commercial energy systems segment consists of the operations of WGESystems, WGSW and the results of operations of affiliate owned commercial solar projects. WGESystems provides energy efficiency and sustainability solutions to governmental and commercial clients. These solutions include energy efficiency projects and distributed generation assets that we own and operate such as Solar PV systems, combined heat and power plants, and fuel cells. WGESystems also focuses on upgrading the mechanical, electrical, water and energy-related infrastructure of large governmental and commercial facilities by implementing both traditional as well as alternative energy technologies, primarily in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. In addition to these three regions, WGESystems is also expanding its portfolio of Solar PV power generating systems into Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico and New Mexico.York. WGESystems is also evaluating opportunities in other geographical locations within the United States.

WGSW is a holding company formed to invest in alternative energy assets. WGSW holds a limited partnership in ASD Solar, LP in addition to investments in solar assets through sale leaseback arrangements.

Midstream Energy Services.Services. The Midstream Energy Services segment, which consists of the operations of WGL Midstream, engages in developing, acquiring, investing in, managing and optimizing natural gas storage and transportation assets. Specifically, WGL Midstream enters into both physical and financial transactions to mitigate risks while maximizing potential profits from the optimization of these assets under its management. Additionally, through its pipeline infrastructure investments, WGL Midstream seeks to earn a return while potentially increasing its gas transportation and delivery capacity. WGL Midstream’s customers and counterparties include producers, utilities, local distribution companies, power generators, wholesale energy suppliers, pipelines and storage facilities. WGL Midstream’s risk management policy requires it to closely match its forward physical and financial positions with its asset base, thereby minimizing its price risk exposure. For a discussion of WGL Midstream’s exposure to and management of price risk, refer to the section entitledMarket Risk—Price Risk Related to the Other Non-Utility Segment”Segment in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

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Other Activities.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 other operating segments, are aggregated as “Other activities” and are included as part of non-utility operations in the operating segment financial information. Administrative and business development activity costs associated with WGL and Washington Gas Resources are also included in this segment.

PRIMARY FACTORS AFFECTING WGL AND WASHINGTON GAS

The principal business, economic and other factors that affect our operations and/or financial performance include:

 

weather conditions and weather patterns;

 

regulatory environment, regulatory decisions and changes in legislation;

 

availability of natural gas supply and pipeline transportation and storage capacity;

 

diversity of natural gas supply;

 

volatility of natural gas and electricity prices;

 

non-weather related changes in natural gas consumption patterns;

 

maintaining the safety and reliability of the natural gas distribution system;

 

competitive environment;

 

environmental matters;

 

industry consolidation;

 

economic conditions and interest rates;

 

inflation;

 

use of business process outsourcing;

 

labor contracts, including labor and benefit costs and

 

changes in accounting principles.

For further discussion of the factors listed above, refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2013. Also, refer to the section entitled“Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements” included in this quarterly report for a listing of forward-looking statements related to factors affecting WGL and Washington Gas.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 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-utility 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;

 

accounting for regulatory operations — regulatory assets and liabilities;

 

accounting for income taxes;

accounting for contingencies;

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accounting for contingencies;

 

accounting for derivative and fair value instruments;

 

accounting for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans and

 

accounting for stock-based compensation.

For a description of these critical accounting policies, refer to Management’s Discussion within the 2013 Annual Report. There were no new critical accounting policies or changes to our critical accounting policies during the sixnine month period ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

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WGL HOLDINGS, INC.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2014 vs. March 31,June 30, 2013

We analyze the operating results using utility net revenues for the regulated utility segment and gross margins for the retail energy-marketing segment. Both utility net revenues and gross margins are calculated as revenues less the associated cost of energy and applicable revenue taxes. We believe utility net revenues is a better measure to analyze profitability than gross operating revenues for our regulated utility segment because 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. We consider gross margins to be a better reflection of profitability 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.

Neither utility net revenues nor gross margins should be considered as an alternative to, or a more meaningful indicator of our operating performance, than net income. Our measures of utility net revenues and gross margins may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Refer to the sections entitled“Results of Operations—Regulated Utility Operating Results”and “Results“Results of Operations—Retail Energy-Marketing” for the calculation of utility net revenues and gross margins, respectively, as well as a reconciliation to operating income and net income for both segments.

Summary Results

WGL reported net incomeloss of $61.2$11.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to a net incomeloss of $89.5$10.0 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. WeFor the twelve month period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we earned a return on average common equity of 1.4%1.2% and 11.8%10.6%, respectively.

The following table summarizes our net income (loss) by operating segment for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Net Income (Loss) by Operating Segment

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Increase/   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase/ 
(In millions)  2014 2013 (Decrease)   2014 2013 (Decrease) 

Regulated Utility

  $49.5  $77.1  $(27.6  $(0.3 $(4.3 $4.0 

Non-utility operations:

        

Retail Energy-Marketing

   0.1   21.7   (21.6      (4.2  4.2 

Commercial Energy Systems

   1.6   0.6   1.0    3.7   0.3   3.4 

Midstream Energy Services

   13.8   (9.4  23.2    (10.5  1.1   (11.6

Other Activities

   (4.2  (0.5  (3.7   (4.6  (2.9  (1.7

Total non-utility

   11.3   12.4   (1.1   (11.4  (5.7  (5.7

Intersegment Eliminations

  $0.4  $  $0.4   $(0.2 $  $(0.2

Net income applicable to common stock

  $61.2  $89.5  $(28.3

Net loss applicable to common stock

  $(11.9 $(10.0 $(1.9
      

EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

    

LOSS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

    

Basic

  $1.18  $1.73  $(0.55  $(0.23 $(0.19 $(0.04

Diluted

  $1.18  $1.73  $(0.55  $(0.23 $(0.19 $(0.04
      

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Regulated Utility Operating Results

The following table summarizes the Regulated Utility segment’s operating results for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Regulated Utility Operating Results

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Increase/   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase/ 
(In millions)  2014 2013   Decrease   2014 2013 Decrease 

Utility net revenues:

         

Operating revenues

  $716.8  $536.0   $180.8   $197.8  $180.9  $16.9 

Less: Cost of gas

   473.5   252.8    220.7    67.3   60.1   7.2 

Revenue taxes

   36.4   34.2    2.2    13.1   13.2   (0.1

Total utility net revenues

   206.9   249.0    (42.1   117.4   107.6   9.8 

Operation and maintenance

   75.6   72.2    3.4    74.4   71.4   3.0 

Depreciation and amortization

   25.6   25.0    0.6    25.8   23.5   2.3 

General taxes and other assessments

   17.2   17.0    0.2    12.4   12.7   (0.3

Operating income

   88.5   134.8    (46.3   4.8      4.8 

Other expense—net, including preferred stock dividends

   (0.2      (0.2   (0.7  (0.5  (0.2

Interest expense

   9.4   8.9    0.5    9.4   8.8   0.6 

Income tax expense

   29.4   48.8    (19.4

Net income applicable to common stock

  $49.5  $77.1   $(27.6

Income tax benefit

   (5.0  (5.0   

Net loss applicable to common stock

  $(0.3 $(4.3 $4.0 
    

The Regulated Utility segment’s net incomeloss applicable to common stock was $49.5$0.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to a net incomeloss of $77.1$4.3 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The comparison primarily reflects the following:

 

lower unrealized margins associated with our asset optimization program; and

higher operation and maintenance expenses.

Partially offsetting these unfavorable variances were:

higher revenues related to growth of more than 12,90012,400 average active customer meters;

higher realized margins and unrealized mark-to-market valuations associated with our asset optimization program;

rate recovery related to the accelerated pipeline replacement programs;

 

higher revenues due to new base rates in the District of Columbia and Maryland;Maryland and

 

a decrease in the effective tax rate.

Partially offsetting these favorable variances were:

higher net revenues attributed to the colder weather impact in 2014 that was not offset by weather protection;operation and maintenance expenses and

 

higher realized margins associated with our asset optimization program;

Utility Net Revenues. The following table provides the key factors contributingdepreciation expense due to the changesgrowth in theour investment in utility net revenues of the Regulated Utility segment between the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.plant.

Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues

(In millions)  

Increase/

(Decrease)

 

Customer growth

  $4.0 

Estimated weather effects

   4.1 

Impact of rate cases

   6.3 

Asset optimization:

  

Realized margins

   14.1 

Unrealized mark-to-market valuations

   (71.9

Other

   1.3 

Total

  $(42.1
      

Customer growth—Average active customer meters increased by more than 12,900 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

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Estimated weather effectsUtility 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, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues

(In millions)  Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Customer growth

  $1.1 

Impact of rate cases

   2.0 

Accelerated replacement programs

   2.1 

Asset optimization:

  

Realized margins

   0.6 

Unrealized mark-to-market valuations

   3.4 

Other

   0.6 

Total

  $9.8 
      

Customer growthWeather, when measuredAverage active customer meters increased by HDDs, was 16.2% and 1.7% coldermore than normal12,400 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively (refercompared to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for further discussionsame period of our weather protection strategy).the prior fiscal year.

Impact of rate cases —New base rates were approved in the District of Columbia and Maryland effective June 4, 2013 and November 23, 2013, respectively.

Accelerated Replacement Programs —Revenues increased related to the return on investment and recovery of costs associated with an accelerated pipeline replacement programs in Maryland and Virginia and a targeted mechanically coupled pipe replacement and encapsulation program in the District of Columbia.

Asset optimization — We recorded net unrealized losses associated with our energy-related derivatives of $77.9$1.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to unrealized losses of $6.0$4.6 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 lossesWashington Gas recorded in 2014 relate primarily to fair value changes due to unfavorable movements in the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that this value is 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. Unfavorably affecting asset optimization results were $0.4 million ina minimal lower-of-cost or market adjustmentsadjustment related to their storage gas inventory during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014. Washington Gas recorded no lower-of-cost of market adjustments related to its storage gas during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. Refer to the section entitledMarket Risk—Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment”Segment for further discussion of our asset optimization program.

Operation and Maintenance Expenses.Expenses. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in operation and maintenance expenses of the Regulated Utility for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses

(In millions)  

Increase/

(Decrease)

 

Uncollectible accounts

  $3.3 

Operation, engineering, compliance and safety

   1.9 

Weather-related instruments:

  

Loss

   (0.4

Premium costs and fair value effects

   1.1 

Net insurance proceeds

   (1.9

Other

   (0.6

Total

  $3.4 
      

Uncollectible accounts—The increase in uncollectible accounts is due to increased volumes of gas deliveries. In addition, Washington Gas has provided an increased number of structured and deferred payment plans to customers in Maryland due to the extremely cold winter.

(In millions)  Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Operation, engineering, compliance and safety

  $1.4 

Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility

   1.9 

Net insurance proceeds

   3.1 

Employee incentives and benefits

   (4.6

Other

   1.2 

Total

  $3.0 
      

Operation, engineering, compliance and safety—Washington Gas incurred increased maintenance costs for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 than for the same period of the previous fiscal year, due primarily to the cold weather and higher throughput.

Weather-related instruments—Washington Gas did not use any weather-related instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, Washington Gas used HDD weather related instruments to manage its financial exposure to variation from normal weather in the District of Columbia. Washington Gas recorded a net gain of $0.7 million as a result of the colder than normal weather in the three months ended March 31, 2013.weather.

Net insurance proceeds—Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facilityWashington Gas received proceeds from its insurance policies for incurred legal—On July 7, 2014, the SCC of VA disallowed full recovery of certain costs and past and future environmental expenses, partially offset by costsrelated to a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility, therefore a portion of the associated with environmental claims and regulatory sharing during the period ended March 31, 2014.asset was impaired.

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Net insurance proceeds — During the three months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas received insurance proceeds for incurred legal costs and past and future environmental expenses in the prior period.

Employee incentives and benefits — The decrease relates to an amendment to the post-retirement benefits plan resulting in a re-measurement of the benefit obligation and a reduction in the net periodic expense for the quarter compared to the same period of the prior year.

Depreciation and Amortization. The $2.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization reflects growth in our investment in utility plant.

Retail Energy-Marketing

The following table depicts the Retail Energy-Marketing segment’s operating results along with selected statistical data.

Retail Energy-Marketing Financial and Statistical Data

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Increase /   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase / 
  2014 2013   (Decrease)   2014 2013 (Decrease) 

Operating Results(In millions)

         

Gross margins:

         

Operating revenues

  $437.4  $368.8   $68.6   $275.3  $291.5  $(16.2

Less: Cost of energy

   423.6   317.3    106.3    260.5   282.3   (21.8

Revenue taxes

   2.3   1.8    0.5    1.9   1.6   0.3 

Total gross margins

   11.5   49.7    (38.2   12.9   7.6   5.3 

Operation expenses

   11.6   11.7    (0.1   10.4   13.6   (3.2

Depreciation and amortization

   0.2   0.2        0.2   0.2    

General taxes and other assessments

   1.1   0.9    0.2    1.1   1.2   (0.1

Operating income (loss)

   (1.4  36.9    (38.3   1.2   (7.4  8.6 

Other income (expenses)—net

   0.1   0.2    (0.1)

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (1.5  15.2    (16.7   1.3   (3.0  4.3 

Net income

  $0.1  $21.7   $(21.6

Net income (loss)

  $  $(4.2 $4.2 
    

Analysis of gross margins(In millions)

         

Natural gas

         

Realized margins

  $36.4  $10.3   $26.1   $13.5  $11.8  $1.7 

Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)

   (4.4  12.7    (17.1

Unrealized mark-to-market losses

   (2.2  (15.3  13.1 

Total gross margins—natural gas

   32.0   23.0    9.0    11.3   (3.5  14.8 

Electricity

         

Realized margins

   (18.5  21.9    (40.4   3.1   13.3   (10.2

Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)

   (2.0  4.8    (6.8

Unrealized mark-to-market losses

   (1.5  (2.2  0.7 

Total gross margins—electricity

   (20.5  26.7    (47.2   1.6   11.1   (9.5

Total gross margins

  $11.5  $49.7   $(38.2  $12.9  $7.6  $5.3 
         

Other Retail Energy-Marketing Statistics

         

Natural gas

         

Therm sales(millions of therms)

   309.0   320.1    (11.1   116.2   99.5   16.7 

Number of customers(end of period)

   165,000   171,000    (6,000   161,300   168,600   (7,300

Electricity

         

Electricity sales(millions of kWhs)

   3,052.2   3,044.9    7.3    2,790.3   3,013.0   (222.7

Number of accounts(end of period)

   181,000   183,000    (2,000   169,600   178,200   (8,600
         

The Retail Energy-Marketing segment reported net income of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to net income of $21.7 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

The decreaseincrease in net income primarily reflects lowerhigher gross margins from electricgas sales. Period-to-period comparisons of quarterly gross margins for this segment can vary significantly and are not necessarily representative of expected annualized results.

Gross margins from natural gas sales increased by $9.0$14.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. This comparison reflects an increase of $26.1$1.7 million in realized mark-to-market gains resulting from highernatural gas margins on portfolio optimization activity,due to increased sales volumes related to spot sales to interruptible customers and hedge settlements in the current quarter versus the same quarter of the prior year, partially offset by lowerhigher unrealized margins of $17.1$13.1 million due to fluctuating market prices.

Gross margins from electric sales decreased by $47.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison reflects lower realized electric retail margins of $40.4 million compared to the same quarter in the prior year due to higher capacity and ancillary service charges from the regional power grid operator associated with fixed price retail contracts and a decrease of $6.8 million in unrealized mark-to-market valuations due to fluctuating market prices.

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Gross margins from electric sales decreased by $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison reflects lower realized electric retail margins of $10.2 million compared to the same quarter in the prior year due to higher capacity and ancillary service charges from the regional power grid operator (PJM) associated with fixed price retail contracts and lower margins on large commercial customer sales partially offset by an increase of $0.7 million in unrealized mark-to-market valuations due to fluctuating market prices.

Commercial Energy Systems

The Commercial Energy Systems segment reported net income of $1.6$3.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to net income of $0.6$0.3 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increase is primarily due to higher solar renewable energy credits (SREC’s) and solar generation revenue.revenue as well as higher solar investment income.

Midstream Energy Services

The Midstream Energy Services segment reported a net incomeloss of $13.8$10.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to a net lossincome of $9.4$1.1 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increasedecrease is primarily due to unrealized losses on derivative instruments that will ultimately reverse and net with the realized margins on the related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge, partially offset by favorable transportation spreads as a result of colder weather.

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. Results from our other non-utility activities reflect net losses of $4.2$4.6 million and $0.5$2.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The comparison reflects higher branding initiative costs and business development activities.

Intersegment Eliminations

Intersegment eliminations represents a timing difference between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of SREC’s to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Retail Energy-Marketing has accrued expenses related to SREC’s that arehave been generated by Commercial Energy Systems but have not been transferred.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—SixNine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 vs. March 31,June 30, 2013

Summary Results

WGL reported net income applicable to common stock of $79.8$67.9 million, or $1.54$1.31 per share, for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to net income of $141.9$131.9 million, or $2.74$2.55 per share, reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

The following table summarizes our net income (loss) applicable to common stock by operating segment for the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Net Income (Loss) by Operating Segment

    Six Months Ended
March 31,
  Increase/ 
(In millions)  2014  2013  (Decrease) 

Regulated Utility

  $88.2  $115.8  $(27.6

Non-utility operations:

    

Retail Energy-Marketing

   3.4   34.7   (31.3

Commercial Energy Systems

   1.5   1.7   (0.2

Midstream Energy Services

   (8.0  (8.1  0.1 

Other Activities

   (5.9  (2.2  (3.7

Total non-utility

   (9.0  26.1   (35.1

Intersegment Eliminations

  $0.6  $  $0.6 

Net income applicable to common stock

  $79.8  $141.9  $(62.1
              

EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

    

Basic

  $1.54  $2.75  $(1.21

Diluted

  $1.54  $2.74  $(1.20
              

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Washington Gas Light Company

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The following table summarizes our net income (loss) applicable to common stock by operating segment for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Net Income (Loss) by Operating Segment

    Nine Months Ended
June 30,
  Increase/ 
(In millions)  2014  2013  (Decrease) 

Regulated Utility

  $87.9  $111.5  $(23.6

Non-utility operations:

    

Retail Energy-Marketing

   3.4   30.5   (27.1

Commercial Energy Systems

   5.2   1.9   3.3 

Midstream Energy Services

   (18.5  (7.0  (11.5

Other Activities

   (10.5  (5.0  (5.5

Total non-utility

   (20.4  20.4   (40.8

Intersegment Eliminations

  $0.4  $  $0.4 

Net income applicable to common stock

  $67.9  $131.9  $(64.0
              

EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

    

Basic

  $1.31  $2.55  $(1.24

Diluted

  $1.31  $2.55  $(1.24
              

Regulated Utility Operating Results

The following table summarizes the Regulated Utility segment’s operating results for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Regulated Utility Operating Results

  Six Months Ended
March 31,
 Increase/   Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase/ 
(In millions)  2014 2013 (Decrease)   2014 2013 (Decrease) 

Utility net revenues:

        

Operating revenues

  $1,107.2  $891.8  $215.4   $1,305.0  $1,072.6  $232.4 

Less: Cost of gas

   664.2   403.2   261.0    731.5   463.4   268.1 

Revenue taxes

   61.0   58.5   2.5    74.1   71.6   2.5 

Total utility net revenues

   382.0   430.1   (48.1   499.4   537.6   (38.2

Operation and maintenance

   146.9   141.8   5.1    221.3   213.2   8.1 

Depreciation and amortization

   51.1   51.8   (0.7   76.9   75.3   1.6 

General taxes and other assessments

   29.9   29.3   0.6    42.3   42.0   0.3 

Operating income

   154.1   207.2   (53.1   158.9   207.1   (48.2

Other expenses—net, including preferred stock dividends

   (0.7  (0.1  (0.6   (1.4  (0.5  (0.9

Interest expense

   18.3   18.0   0.3    27.7   26.8   0.9 

Income tax expense

   46.9   73.3   (26.4   41.9   68.3   (26.4

Net income

  $88.2  $115.8  $(27.6  $87.9  $111.5  $(23.6
   

The Regulated Utility segment’s net income applicable to common stock was $88.2$87.9 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to net income of $115.8$111.5 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net income primarily reflects the following:

 

lowerhigher unrealized marginslosses associated with our asset optimization program; and

 

higher expenses related to operations and maintenance activities.activities; and

higher depreciation expense due to the growth in our investment in utility plant.

Partially offsetting these unfavorable variances were:

 

higher revenues related to growth of more than 12,40012,300 average active customer meters;

 

higher revenues due to new base rates in the District of Columbia and Maryland;

 

higher revenues attributed to the colder weather impact in 2014 that was not offset by weather protection;

 

higher revenues due to favorable effects of natural gas consumption patterns;

higher realized margins associated with our asset optimization program;program and a

 

decrease in the effective tax rate includingprimarily due to the reinstatement of regulatory assets related to the tax effect of Med D.D and tax sharing among the consolidated affiliates.

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 six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues

(In millions)  

Increase /

(Decrease)

 

Estimated weather effects

  $5.4 

Customer growth

   5.9 

Natural gas consumption patterns

   1.9 

Impact of rate cases

   9.2 

Asset optimization:

  

Realized margins

   17.1 

Unrealized mark-to-market valuations

   (89.3

Lower-of-cost or market adjustment

   (0.7

Other

   2.4 

Total

  $(48.1
      

Estimated weather effects—Weather, when measured by HDDs, was 11.4% colder and 0.1% warmer than normal for the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively (refer to the section entitled“Weather Risk” for further discussion of our weather protection strategy).

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Washington Gas Light Company

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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, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues

(In millions)  Increase /
(Decrease)
 

Estimated weather effects

  $5.4 

Customer growth

   7.1 

Natural gas consumption patterns

   1.8 

Impact of rate cases

   11.2 

Accelerated replacement programs

   3.3 

Storage carrying costs

   0.9 

Asset optimization:

  

Realized margins

   16.3 

Unrealized mark-to-market valuations

   (86.0

Other

   1.8 

Total

  $(38.2
      

Estimated weather effects—Weather, when measured by HDDs, was 10.0% colder and 0.1% warmer than normal for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively (refer to the section entitled“Weather Risk” for further discussion of our weather protection strategy).

Customer growth—Average active customer meters increased by more than 12,40012,300 for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

Natural gas consumption patternspatterns—The variance in net revenues reflects the changes in natural gas consumption patterns in the District of Columbia. These changes may be affected by shifts in weather patterns in which customer heating usage may not correlate highly with average historical levels of usage per heating degree days that occur. Natural gas consumption patterns may also be affected by non-weather related factors such as customer conservation.

Impact of rate cases—New base rates were approved in the District of Columbia and Maryland effective June 4, 2013 and November 23, 2013, respectively.

Accelerated replacement programs—Revenues increased related to the return on investment and recovery of costs associated with an accelerated pipeline replacement programs in Maryland and Virginia and a targeted mechanically coupled pipe replacement and encapsulation program in the District of Columbia.

Storage carrying costs—Each jurisdiction provides for the recovery of carrying costs based on the pre-tax cost of capital, multiplied by the monthly average balance of storage gas inventory. The nine month comparison reflects increased incremental carrying cost per therm and additional storage capacity in the current period compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

Asset optimization—We recorded unrealized losses associated with our energy-related derivatives of $104.1$105.2 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to net unrealized losses of $14.8$19.2 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. When these derivatives settle, any unrealized amounts will ultimately be reversed, and Washington Gas will realize margins in combination with the related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge. The losses recorded in 2014 relateare primarily to fair value changes due to unfavorable movements in the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that this value is 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. Unfavorably affecting asset optimization results were $0.4 million and $0.3 million of lower-of-cost or market adjustments related to storage gas inventory during the sixnine months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.June 30, 2014. Washington Gas recorded no lower-of-cost or market adjustments related to its storage gas inventory during the nine months ended June 30, 2013. (Refer to the section entitled“Market Risk—Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment” for a further discussion of our asset optimization program).

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Washington Gas Light Company

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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 for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses

(In millions)  

Increase/

(Decrease)

   Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Direct labor

  $2.9   $3.8 

Employee incentives and benefits

   (4.7   (9.3

Uncollectible accounts

   1.9    3.6 

Operations, engineering, compliance and safety

   3.9    5.3 

Net insurance proceeds

   (2.2   2.3 

Weather derivative benefits:

  

Loss

   0.1 

Premium costs and fair value effects

   1.1 

Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility

   2.6 

Other

   2.1    (0.2

Total

  $5.1   $8.1 
      

Direct Labor—LaborThe increase is driven by an increase in the number of employees and in overtime work driven primarily by cold weather.

Employee incentives and benefits—benefits —The decrease reflects lower pension, otherrelates to an amendment to the post-retirement employee benefits and workers’ compensation expenses due to changesplan resulting in plan assumptions used to measurea re-measurement of the benefit obligation partially offset byand a reduction in the amortizationnet periodic expense for the current period compared to the same period of the regulatory asset authorized in rated by the District of Columbia.prior year.

Uncollectible accounts—The increase in uncollectible accounts is due to increased volumes of gas deliveries. In addition, Washington Gas has provided an increased number of structured and deferred payment plans to customers in Maryland due to the extremely cold winter.

Operation, engineering, compliance and safety—safety —Washington Gas incurred increased maintenance costs for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 than for the same period of the previous fiscal year, driven primarily by cold weather.

Net insurance proceeds—proceeds — During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas received proceeds from its insurance policies for incurred legal costs and past and future environmental expenses, partially offset by costs associated with environmental claims and regulatory sharing during the period ended March 31, 2014.expenses.

Weather-related instrumentsImpairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility ——Washington Gas did not use any weather-related instruments during On July 7, 2014, the six months ended March 31, 2014. DuringSCC of VA disallowed full recovery of certain costs related to a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility, therefore a portion of the six months ended Marchassociated regulatory asset was impaired. In addition, on December 31, 2013, Washington Gas used HDD weather related instruments to manage its financial exposure to variations from normal weather in the District of Columbia. Washington Gas recordedincurred an impairment loss on a net gain of $0.1 million as a result of slightly colder than normal weather in the six months ended March 31, 2013.previous operations facility.

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

Retail Energy-Marketing

The following table depicts the Retail Energy-Marketing segment’s operating results along with selected statistical data.

Retail-Energy Marketing Financial and Statistical Data

  Six Months Ended
March 31,
   Increase /   Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase / 
  2014 2013   (Decrease)   2014 2013 (Decrease) 

Operating Results(In millions)

         

Gross margins:

         

Operating revenues

  $760.4  $692.9   $67.5   $1,035.7  $984.4  $51.3 

Less: Cost of energy

   726.9   607.5    119.4    987.4   889.8   97.6 

Revenue taxes

   4.3   3.2    1.1    6.2   4.9   1.3 

Total gross margins

   29.2   82.2    (53.0   42.1   89.7   (47.6

Operation expenses

   22.9   23.1    (0.2   33.3   36.6   (3.3

Depreciation and amortization

   0.4   0.3    0.1    0.6   0.5   0.1 

General taxes and other assessments

   2.2   1.8    0.4    3.2   3.0   0.2 

Operating income

   3.7   57.0    (53.3   5.0   49.6   (44.6

Other income—net

   0.2       0.2    0.2   0.2    

Income tax expense

   0.5   22.3    (21.8   1.8   19.3   (17.5

Net income

  $3.4  $34.7   $(31.3  $3.4  $30.5  $(27.1
         

Analysis of gross margins(In millions)

         

Natural gas

         

Realized margins

  $54.0  $22.9   $31.1   $50.4  $34.7  $15.7 

Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)

   (8.6  9.8    (18.4   6.4   (5.5  11.9 

Total gross margins—natural gas

   45.4   32.7    12.7    56.8   29.2   27.6 

Electricity

         

Realized margins

   (14.5  40.1    (54.6   (14.9  53.4   (68.3

Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)

   (1.7  9.4    (11.1

Unrealized mark-to-market gains

   0.2   7.1   (6.9

Total gross margins—electricity

   (16.2  49.5    (65.7   (14.7  60.5   (75.2

Total gross margins

  $29.2  $82.2   $(53.0  $42.1  $89.7  $(47.6
         

Other Retail-Energy Marketing Statistics

         

Natural gas

         

Therm sales(millions of therms)

   519.6   531.0    (11.4   635.8   630.5   5.3 

Number of customers(end of period)

   165,000   171,000    (6,000   161,300   168,600   (7,300

Electricity

         

Electricity sales(millions of kWhs)

   5,880.6   5,848.6    32.0    8,670.9   8,861.6   (190.7

Number of accounts(end of period)

   181,000   183,000    (2,000   169,600   178,200   (8,600
         

The Retail Energy-Marketing segment reported net income of $3.4 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to net income of $34.7$30.5 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

The decrease in net income primarily reflects lower gross margins from electric sales. Period-to-period comparisons of gross margins for this segment can vary significantly and are not necessarily representative of expected annualized results.

Gross margins from natural gas sales increased 12.7$27.6 million in the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison is primarily due to increasedhigher spot sales to interruptible customers, hedge settlements and favorablehigher portfolio optimization activity. Partially offsetting thisactivity as well as an increase were lowerin unrealized mark-to-market valuations due to fluctuating market prices.

Gross margins from electric sales decreased $65.7$75.2 million in the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior year due to higher capacity and ancillary service charges from the regional power grid operator (PJM) associated with fixed price retail contracts, lower realized unit margins from large commercial customers due to extreme price movements on commodity prices and a decrease in unrealized mark-to-market valuations due to fluctuating market prices.

Commercial Energy Systems

The Commercial Energy Systems segment reported net income of $5.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2014, compared to net income of $1.9 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increase is due to higher solar renewable credits and solar generation revenue as well as higher solar investment income.

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

Commercial Energy Systems

The Commercial Energy Systems segment reported net income of $1.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014, compared to net income of $1.7 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. This decrease relates to reduced Federal design build projects partially offset by an increase in SREC and solar generation revenues.

Midstream Energy Services

The Midstream Energy Services segment reported a net loss of $8.0$18.5 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to a net loss of $8.1$7.0 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For both years, the losses primarily relate to unrealized losses on derivative instruments that are not expected to be actualized.will ultimately reverse and net with the realized margins on the related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge, partially offset by favorable transportation spreads as a result of colder weather.

Other Non-Utility

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. Results from our other non-utility activities reflect net losses of $5.9$10.5 million and $2.2$5.0 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The comparison reflects higher branding initiative costs and business development activities.

Intersegment Eliminations

Intersegment eliminations represents a timing difference between Commercial Energy Systems’ recognition of revenue for the sale of SREC’s to Retail Energy-Marketing and Retail Energy-Marketing’s recognition of the associated expense. Retail Energy-Marketing has accrued expenses related to SREC’s that arehave been generated by Commercial Energy Systems but have not been transferred.

Legal Matters

WGL has been cooperating with a Department of Justice (“the Government”) investigation of some of the federal contracting activities of one of its non-utility subsidiaries, WGESystems. The Government’s investigation concerns certain American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects bid out by the General Services Administration in 2010, in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor to an 8(a) prime contractor under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Although the Government’s investigation is ongoing, WGL has been advised that the Government believes a criminal resolution is appropriate as to WGESystems. WGESystems ceased seeking opportunities as a subcontractor to 8(a) prime contractors in the same year they began in 2010, well before it was informed of the Government’s investigation.

WGESystems provides energy efficient and sustainable solutions to governmental and commercial clients as a part of WGL’s Commercial Energy Systems segment. On a cumulative basis over the last three fiscal years, WGESystems’ federal subcontracting business has contributed less than 0.6% of WGL’s net income. The total value of the contracts in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor in the 8(a) program is approximately $44.0 million; however, we understand the Government’s concerns as they relate to WGESystems to be focused on a subset of those contracts, we believe totaling approximately $18.0 million.

WGL continues to cooperate with the investigation. Given the Government’s stated intention, we believe a loss is probable. However, in light of the uncertainties and variables involved in an investigation of this type, WGL is unable to estimate either the timing or the amount of the loss associated with this matter; therefore, we have not accrued for any losses with regard to this investigation at this time. We do not expect that the resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on WGL’s business, financial condition or cash flows although the resolution of the matter in any particular period could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for that particular period.

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 accounts receivable and storage gas inventory. Our need for access to long-term capital markets is driven primarily by capital expenditures, maturities of long-term debt, and the availability of government funding through deferred taxes.

During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, WGL met its liquidity and capital needs through retained earnings and the issuance of commercial paper, long-term debt and common stock, and expects to do so for the remainder of fiscal year 2014. Washington Gas met its liquidity and capital needs through retained earnings, the sale of medium-term notes, and the issuance of commercial paper, and expects to do so during the remainder of fiscal year 2014.

Our ability to access capital markets depends on our credit ratings, general market liquidity, and investor demand for our securities. 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 posting additional collateral with our wholesale counterparties or other creditors. In support of our credit ratings, we have a goal to maintain our common equity ratio in the mid-50% range of total consolidated capital. As of March 31,June 30, 2014, total consolidated capitalization, including current maturities of long-term debt and excluding notes payable, comprised 66.7%66.2% common equity, 1.4% preferred stock and 31.9%32.4% long-term debt. The level of this ratio varies during the fiscal year due to the seasonal nature of our 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 our 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 Washington Gas, WGEServices, WGL Midstream, and, to a lesser extent, othernon-utility operations.

Our plans provide for sufficient liquidity to satisfy our financial obligations. At March 31,June 30, 2014, we had no 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.

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had balances in gas storage of $45.9$106.4 million and $132.2 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.

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

During the first six months of our 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 our fiscal year, after the heating season, Washington Gas will typically experience 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 sometimes eliminate short-term debt and acquire storage gas for the next heating season.

Variations in the timing of collections under its gas cost recovery mechanisms can significantly affect Washington Gas’ short-term cash requirements. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had $3.1$0.6 million in net under-collections and $0.6 million respectively, in net over-collections, respectively, of gas costs reflected in current assets/liabilities as gas costs due from/to customers. Most of the March 31, 2014 balance will be returned to customers in fiscal year 2014. 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had a net regulatory liability of $94.4$23.6 million and a net regulatory asset of $13.8 million, respectively, related to the current gas recovery cycle.

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. Bank credit balances available to WGL and Washington Gas net of commercial paper balances were $196.5$212.5 million and $289.0$350.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2014 and $201.4 million and $225.5 million at September 30, 2013, respectively. The credit facility for WGL permits it to borrow up to $450.0 million, and further permits, with the banks’ approval, additional borrowings of $100.0 million for a maximum potential total of $550.0 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 will be a fluctuating rate per annum that will be 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 Washington Gas. In the event that the long-term debt of Washington Gas is downgraded below certain levels, WGL and Washington Gas would be required to pay higher fees. There are five different levels of fees. The credit facility for WGL defines its applicable fee level as one level below the level applicable to Washington Gas. Under the terms of the credit facilities, the lowest level facility fee is 0.06% and the highest is 0.175%. These credit agreements provide for a term of five years and expire on April 3, 2017. The credit agreements each have two one-year extension options. Refer to Note 3—Short-Term Debt of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

To manage credit risk, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may require certain customers and suppliers to provide deposits, which are reported as current liabilities in “Customer deposits and advance payments,” in the accompanying balance sheets. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, “Customer deposits and advance payments” totaled $52.4$55.6 million and $67.2 million, respectively. For both periods, almost all of these deposits were from Washington Gas customers.

For Washington Gas, deposits from customers may be refunded at various times throughout the year based on the customer’s 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 WGEServices 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 WGEServices’ or WGL Midstream’s net position with the counterparty. Currently, there are no restrictions on the use of deposited funds and interest is paid to the counterparty on these deposits in accordance with its contractual obligations. Refer to the section entitled“Credit Risk”for further discussion of our management of credit risk.

WGEServices 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 March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, WGEServices had balances in gas storage of $4.6$28.8 million and $49.1 million, respectively. WGEServices collects revenues that are designed to reimburse commodity costs used to supply their retail customer and wholesale counterparty contracts. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

September 30, 2013, WGL Midstream had balances in gas storage of $23.6$103.3 million and $166.0 million, respectively. As market opportunities arise, WGL Midstream collects revenues in excess of its commodity costs through its wholesale counterparty contracts. WGEServices and WGL Midstream derive funding to finance these activities from short-term debt issued by WGL. Additionally, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may be required to post cash collateral for certain purchases. WGEServices and WGL Midstream may be required to provide parent guarantees from WGL for certain transactions.

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

In addition to storage gas, WGL Midstream also has short-term cash requirements to fund the construction of the Central Penn Line pipeline. At March 31,June 30, 2014, WGL Midstream had short-term cash obligations of $2.4$21.1 million related to the Central Penn Line pipeline. At September 30, 2013, WGL Midstream did not have any obligations related to the Central Penn Line pipeline. WGL Midstream derives funding to finance these activities from short-term debt issued by WGL.

WGESystems has short-term cash requirements to fund the construction and purchase of residential and commercial Solar PTPV generating systems. WGESystems derives funding to finance these activities from short-term debt issued by WGL.

Long-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing

For Washington Gas, our long-term cash requirements primarily depend upon the level of capital expenditures and long-term debt maturities. 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. Refer to the section entitled “Capital Expenditures”Capital Expenditures for discussion of our capital expenditures forecast and our 2013 Annual Report for a discussion of our long-term debt maturities.

On December 5, 2013, Washington Gas issued $75.0 million of 5.00% fixed MTNs with a thirty year maturity due December 15, 2043. On July 18, 2013, in anticipation of the issuance, we entered into a forward starting swap to mitigate a substantial portion of the risk of rising interest rates. The swap was terminated on December 2, 2013 at a gain to Washington Gas of $1.2 million. The estimated effective cost of the notes, after consideration of issuance discount, underwriter fees and hedge gain, is 4.95%. For further discussion of our management of interest-rate risk, refer to Management’s Discussion in our 2013 Annual Report.

For our non-utility segments, our long-term cash requirements primarily depend upon the level of investments and capital expenditures. For WGL Midstream, our investments primarily relate to providing capital for construction of the Central Penn Line pipeline. For WGESystems, our investments primarily relate to providing capital for construction of new residential and commercial solar 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. The rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

Credit Ratings for Outstanding Debt Instruments

    WGL  Washington Gas
Rating Service  

Unsecured

Medium-Term


Notes


(Indicative)
(a)

  

Commercial


Paper

  

Unsecured

Medium-Term


Notes

  

Commercial


Paper

Fitch Ratings(b)

  A+  F1  AA-  F1

Moody’s Investors Service(c)

  Not Rated  P-2  A1  P-1

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services(d)

  A+  A-1  A+  A-1
             

 

(a)

Indicates the ratings that may be applicable if WGL were to issue unsecured MTNs.

(b)

The long-term debt ratings outlook issued by Fitch Ratings for WGL and Washington Gas is stable.

(c)

The long-term debt ratings outlook issued by Moody’s Investors Service for Washington Gas is stable.

(d)

The long-term debt ratings outlook issued by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services for WGL and Washington Gas is stable.

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Ratings Triggers and Certain Debt Covenants

Under the terms of WGL’s and Washington Gas’ credit agreements, the ratio of consolidated financial indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization cannot exceed 0.65 to 1.0 (65.0%). 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

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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 March 31,June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under our revolving credit facilities.

For certain of its natural gas purchase and pipeline capacity agreements, if the long-term debt of Washington Gas is downgraded to or 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 March 31,June 30, 2014, Washington Gas would not be required to provide additional credit support by 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 WGEServices and WGL Midstream (refer to our 2013 Annual Report for a further discussion of these guarantees). If the credit rating of WGL declines, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may be required to provide additional credit support for these purchase contracts. At March 31,June 30, 2014, WGEServices and WGL Midstream would not be required to provide any additional credit support if the long-term credit rating of WGL was to be downgraded 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 sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

  Six Months Ended March 31,      Nine Months Ended June 30,    
(In millions)  2014 2013 Increase /
(Decrease)
   2014 2013 Increase /
(Decrease)
 

Cash provided by (used in):

        

Operating activities

  $242.1  $261.6  $(19.5  $443.0  $386.4  $56.6 

Investing activities

   (167.8  (160.3  (7.5   (268.8  (247.6  (21.2

Financing activities

   (65.8  (101.9  36.1    (164.7  (141.2  (23.5
   

Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities

The regulated utility’s cash flows from operating activities principally reflect gas sales and deliveries and 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 and 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 rate agreements.regulatory approved tarrifs. In general, changes in the utility’s cost of purchased power, fuel and gas may affect the timing of cash flows but not net income because the costs are recovered in accordance with rate agreements. 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 the timing of receipts related to solar and federal projects at commercial energy systems and the timing of receipts related to electric and gas bills for retail-energy marketing. The timing of gas purchases and sales resulting from asset optimization arrangements affect midstream energy services.

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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 and deferred income tax expense. Principal non-cash credits include the amortization of certain net regulatory liabilities. Non-cash charges or credits may also be accrued under the revenue decoupling and cost reconciliation mechanisms in the utilities’ rate plans.

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Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 was $242.1$443.0 million compared to $261.6$386.4 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. The change in net cash flows reflects seasonal trends of increased sales volumes to customers due to our colder than normal weather winter heating season, timing of payments for and recovery of energy costs. Seasonal trends and timing are reflected within changes to accounts receivable, recoverable energy costs and accounts payable.

The change in regulatory assets principally reflects changes in deferred pension costs in accordance with the accounting rules for retirement benefits.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, cash flows used in investing activities totaled $167.8$268.8 million whichcompared to $247.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2013. For both years, the cash flows primarily consistsconsisted of capital expenditures made on behalf of Washington Gas. In addition, investing activities also reflects additional investments in commercial Solar PV facilities, a partnership and other financing vehicles to directly fund residential Solar PV projects. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, cash flows used in investing activities totaled $160.3 million, which primarily consists of capital expenditures made on behalf of Washington Gas. In addition, investing activities also reflects additional investments in commercial Solar PV facilities and investments in a partnership to directly fund residential Solar PV projects.

Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities

Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $65.8$164.7 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, reflecting the net retirement of $20.3$172.6 million of notes payable and long-term debt and dividends on common and preferred stock of $44.2$67.4 million. Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $101.9$141.2 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, reflecting the repayment of $65.6$83.3 million of notes payable and dividends on common and preferred stock of $39.4$60.1 million.

Capital Investments

The following table depicts our updated projected capital investments for the fiscal years 2014 through 2018. In addition to expenditures to extend service to new areas, ensuring safe, reliable and improved service for our utility and to grow our non-utility investments, our capital investments include an investment in a new pipeline construction projectedproject entered into during the threenine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014. Refer to Note 11—Other Investments in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion about this project.

 

Capital InvestmentsCapital Investments Capital Investments 
(In millions)  2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Total   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Total 

New business

  $80.8   $91.5   $107.7   $133.3   $122.5   $535.8   $82.9   $91.5   $107.7   $133.3   $122.5   $537.9 

Replacements

   122.2    132.8    132.2    129.1    129.1    645.4    119.9    130.4    129.8    126.7    126.7    633.5 

Customer information system

   14.2    30.3    26.7    10.3        81.5    13.9    27.9    34.6    7.5        83.9 

Other utility

   77.2    31.2    23.4    34.6    36.0    202.4    84.6    31.2    23.4    34.6    36.0    209.8 

Total Utility(a)

  $294.4   $285.8   $290.0   $307.3   $287.6   $1,465.1 

Pipeline Investments

  $16.9    73.3    82.3    263.2    30.3    466.0 

Total utility(a)

  $301.3   $281.0   $295.5   $302.1   $285.2   $1,465.1 

Pipeline investments

  $6.6    60.9    74.4    252.0    62.8    456.7 

Solar

   120.0    100.1    100.1    100.1    100.1    520.4    120.0    100.1    100.1    100.1    100.1    520.4 

Other Non Utility

   16.8    40.4    0.6    0.6    0.7    59.1 

Other non-utility

   16.8    40.4    0.6    0.6    0.7    59.1 

Total investments

  $448.1   $499.6   $473.0   $671.2   $418.7   $2,510.6   $444.7   $482.4   $470.6   $654.8   $448.8   $2,501.3 
                                    

(a)Excludes Allowance for Funds Used During Construction. Includes capital expenditures accrued and capital expenditure adjustments recorded in the fiscal year.

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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.

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WGL Midstream enters into contracts to acquire, invest in, manage and optimize natural gas storage and transportation assets. On February 14, 2014, WGL Midstream contracted to purchase a significant amount of natural gas. These gas purchases are related to the Central Penn Line pipeline and begin after the pipeline has gone into operation. See the sub-section below entitled “Central Penn Line Pipeline” for details of this project.

The estimated obligations as of March 31,June 30, 2014 for future fiscal years are shown below.

 

Estimated Contractual Obligations and Commercial CommitmentsEstimated Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments Estimated Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments 
  Years Ended September 30,        Years Ended September 30,      
(In millions)  Total   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Thereafter   Total   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Thereafter 

Pipeline and storage contracts(a)

  $379.4    $9.4   $15.8   $20.0   $18.3   $27.8   $288.1   $376.7   $5.5   $17.0   $20.0   $18.3   $27.8   $288.1 

Medium-term notes(b)

   621.0     30.0    45.0            50.0    496.0    621.0    30.0    45.0            50.0    496.0 

Interest expense(c)

   515.8     17.8    34.7    32.9    32.6    32.6    365.2    515.8    17.8    34.7    32.9    32.6    32.6    365.2 

Gas purchase commitments

                            

—Washington Gas(d)

   4,762.0     207.6    236.5    303.4    337.6    320.6    3,356.3    4,890.7    137.7    226.5    297.3    341.9    334.1    3,553.2 

—WGEServices(e)

   251.8     104.7    114.8    26.8    5.5            245.8    52.8    143.0    38.5    10.9    0.6     

—WGL Midstream(b)(d)

   16,220.1     30.7    2.4    28.0    303.1    943.9    14,912.0    17,021.9    14.2    2.5    28.6    304.1    983.9    15,688.6 

Electric purchase commitments(f)

   641.3     292.6    257.1    75.4    15.9    0.3        639.0    181.2    302.1    117.7    37.2    0.8     

Operating leases

   30.8     6.1    6.4    5.5    4.5    3.9    4.4    32.5    1.7    6.6    5.7    4.7    4.3    9.5 

Business process outsourcing(g)

   105.1     16.9    32.1    32.8    23.3            99.5    9.2    32.6    33.4    24.3         

Other long-term commitments(h)

   25.2     8.4    6.1    4.9    3.8    1.7    0.3    23.0    2.5    9.7    4.9    3.8    1.8    0.3 

Total

  $23,552.5    $724.2   $750.9   $529.7   $744.6   $1,380.8   $19,422.3   $24,465.9   $452.6   $819.7   $579.0   $777.8   $1,435.9   $20,400.9 
                                          

(a) Represents minimum payments underfor natural gas transportation, storage and peaking contracts that have expiration dates through fiscal year 2029.2044. Additionally, includes minimum payments for WGEServices and WGL Midstream pipeline contracts.

(b) Represents scheduled repayment of principal. Excludes $8.3 million in debt that is anticipated to be a non-cash extinguishment of project debt financing (refer to the section entitled “Construction Project Financing”).financing.

(c) Represents the scheduled interest payments associated with MTNs and other long-term debt.

(b)(d) Includes short-term commitments to purchase fixed volumes of natural gas, as well as long-term gas purchase commitments that contain fixed volume purchase requirements. Cost estimates are based on both forward market prices and option premiums for fixed volume purchases under these purchase commitments.

(e) Represents commitments based on a combination of market prices at March 31,June 30, 2014 and fixed price as well as index priced contract commitments for natural gas delivered to various city gate stations, including the cost of transportation to that point, which is bundled in the purchase price.

(f) Represents electric purchase commitments that are based on existing fixed price and fixed volume contracts. Also includes $18.7$18.3 million related to renewable energy credits.

(g) Represents fixed costs to the service provider related to the 10-year contract for business process outsourcing. These payments do not reflect potential inflationary adjustments included in the contract. Including these inflationary adjustments, required payments to the service provider could total $125.5$119.1 million over the remaining contract term.

(h) Includes Shell agreement minimum program fees, certain information technology service contracts and committed payments related to certain environmental response costs and excludes uncertain tax positions.

Note 55-Long-Term Debt of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2013 Annual Report includes a discussion of long-term debt, including debt maturities. Note 1313—Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2013 Annual Report reflects information about the various contracts of Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream. Additionally, refer to Note 1313—Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this quarterly report.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

WGL has provided contributions and guarantees to Meade on behalf of WGL Midstream. As of June 30, 2014, our maximum exposure to loss was $74.8 million. Refer to Note 11—Other Investments of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our Meade investment.

Financial Guarantees

WGL has guaranteed payments for certain purchases of natural gas and electricity and for construction investments on behalf of our non-utility subsidiaries and unconsolidated investments. At June 30, 2014, these guarantees totaled $507.9 million. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of financial exposure related to these commitments. For all of our financial guarantees, WGL may cancel any or all future obligations upon written notice to

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Financial Guarantees

WGL has guaranteed payments primarily for certain purchase commitments on behalf of WGEServices and WGL Midstream. At March 31, 2014, these guarantees totaled $265.5 million and $259.1 million for WGEServices and WGL Midstream, respectively. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of financial exposure related to these purchase commitments. We also receive financial guarantees or other collateral from counterparties when required by our credit policy (refer to the section entitled “Credit Risk” for a further discussion of our credit policy). WGL also issued guarantees totaling $23.9 million at March 31, 2014 on behalf of certain of our non-utility subsidiaries, partners and unconsolidated investments associated with their banking transactions. For all of its 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, 2014, these guarantees totaled $15.4 million.

Central Penn Line Pipeline

In February, 2014, WGL Midstream entered into a limited liability company agreement and formed Meade, with COG Holdings LLC, , Vega Midstream MPC LLC, and River Road Interests LLC.

Meade was formed to jointly develop and own, together with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), an approximately 177-mile pipeline originating in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and extending to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Central Penn Line) that will have the capacity to transport and deliver up to approximately 1.7 million dekatherms per day of natural gas. This pipeline will be an integral part of Transco’s recently announced “Atlantic Sunrise” project.

The Central Penn Line, as part of Atlantic Sunrise, is a natural gas pipeline designed to provide new firm transportation capacity from various supply points in northeast Pennsylvania to a delivery point into Transco’s mainline in southeast Pennsylvania. The Central Penn Line currently has a projected in-service date in the second half of 2017. WGL Midstream will invest an estimated $410 million for a 55% interest in Meade, and Meade will invest an estimated $746 million in the Central Penn Line for an approximate 39% interest in the Central Penn Line. Transco will have the remaining ownership interests.

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 acquire 500,000 dekatherms per day of firm gas transportation capacity on Transco’s Atlantic Sunrise project of which the Central Penn Line is a part. This capacity will be released to WGL Midstream.

CREDIT RISK

Wholesale Credit Risk

Certain wholesale suppliers that sell natural gas to any or all of Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream 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. Washington Gas may be at risk for financial loss to the extent these losses are not passed through to its customers.

For WGEServices, 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 WGEServices has contracted to buy these commodities and their replacement cost from another supplier. To the extent that WGEServices sells natural gas to these wholesale counterparties, WGEServices may be exposed to payment risk if WGEServices is in a net receivable position. Additionally, WGEServices 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, WGEServices 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

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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 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, WGEServices and WGL Midstream operate under an existing 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, WGEServices and WGL Midstream have each obtained credit enhancements from certain of their counterparties. If certain counterparties or their guarantors meet the policy’s creditworthiness criteria, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may grant unsecured credit to those counterparties or their guarantors. The creditworthiness of all counterparties is continuously monitored.

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Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream are also subject to the collateral requirements of their counterparties. At March 31,June 30, 2014, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream provided $14.7$11.6 million, $38.8$6.5 million and $2.5$14.3 million in cash collateral to counterparties, respectively.

The following table provides information on our credit exposure, net of collateral, to wholesale counterparties as of March 31,June 30, 2014 for Washington Gas, WGEServices 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

  $6.9    $    $6.9    1    $3.7    $17.6    $    $17.6    3    $13.5  

Non-Investment Grade

   1.1     0.1     1.0              4.1     3.0     1.1    1     1.1  

No External Ratings

   9.5          9.5    1     2.0     4.3          4.3           

WGEServices

                    

Investment Grade

  $5.8    $    $5.8    2    $3.9    $44.5    $    $44.5    1    $33.0  

Non-Investment Grade

   6.1     4.4     1.7    1     1.7     5.4     5.4                

No External Ratings

                           0.1          0.1           

WGL Midstream

                    

Investment Grade

  $22.4    $    $22.4    3    $15.5    $4.9    $    $4.9    4    $4.7  

Non-Investment Grade

                                                

No External Ratings

   0.9          0.9              0.2          0.2           

(a)Investment Grade is primarily determined using publicly available credit ratings of the counterparty. If the counter party 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, the net receivable/payable for realized transactions and net open positions for contracts designated as normal purchases and normal sales and not recorded on our balance sheet. Amounts due from counterparties are offset by liabilities payable to those counterparties to the extent that legally enforceable 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 implemented a POR program as approved by the PSC of MD, 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.

WGEServices is also exposed to the risk of non-payment by its retail customers. WGEServices 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, WGEServices can obtain collateral from, or terminate service to, its existing customers based on credit quality criteria. In addition, WGEServices participates in POR programs with certain Maryland and Pennsylvania utilities, whereby it sells its receivables to various utilities at approved discount rates. Under the POR programs, WGEServices is

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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. While participation in POR programs reduce the risk of collection and fixes a discount 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.

WGSW is indirectly subject to retail credit risk associated with non-payment by customers who lease solar equipment or maintain energy service agreements through ASD Solar LP, Skyline Innovations, Inc. and SunEdison. This credit risk is mitigated with minimum credit quality criteria established in each of WGSW’s agreements. These criteria must be satisfied for WGSW to participate in the project financing arrangement or partnership interest.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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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 historically lower, and withdraws that gas during the winter heating season when prices are historically higher and(iii) enters into hedging contracts and other contracts that 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. These transactions are accounted for as derivatives. Under this program, Washington Gas realizes value from its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources when 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 sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014:

Regulated Utility Segment

Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)          

Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2013

  $(107.7  $(107.7

Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period

   (26.9   3.5 

Other changes in net fair value

   (308.8   (353.7

Realized net settlement of derivatives

   53.6    56.1 

Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014

  $(389.8

Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014

  $(401.8
      

Regulated Utility Segment

Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)          

Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2013

  $(107.7  $(107.7

Recorded to income

   (123.7   (125.7

Recorded to regulatory assets/liabilities

   (212.0   (224.5

Realized net settlement of derivatives

   53.6    56.1 

Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014

  $(389.8

Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014

  $(401.8
      

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Regulated Utility segment’s energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at March 31,June 30, 2014, 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

  Years Ended September 30,   Years Ended September 30, 
(In millions)  Total Remainder
2014
 2015 2016 2017 2018 Thereafter   Total Remainder
2014
 2015 2016 2017 2018 Thereafter 

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets

  $—   $—   $    —   $—   $—   $—   $—    $—   $—   $    —   $—   $—   $—   $—  

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs

   (7.2  (1.1  (6.2  —    0.1   —    —     (4.9  (0.8  (2.7  (0.8  (0.4  (0.2  —  

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs

   (382.6  (13.6  (25.2  (35.4  (47.8  (38.6  (222.0   (396.9  (5.8  (33.6  (34.8  (49.7  (42.1  (230.9

Total net assets (liabilities) associated with our energy-related derivatives

  $(389.8 $(14.7 $(31.4 $(35.4 $(47.7 $(38.6 $(222.0  $(401.8 $(6.6 $(36.3 $(35.6 $(50.1 $(42.3 $(230.9
      

Fair value changed due primarily to unfavorable movements in the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forwards. We believe that this value is 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, which are not reflected at fair value. Refer to Note 8,Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9,Fair Value Measurementsof the Notes to 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, WGEServices, sells natural gas and electricity to retail customers at both fixed and indexed prices. WGEServices must manage daily and seasonal demand fluctuations for these products with its suppliers. Price risk exists to the extent WGEServices does not closely match the timing and volume of natural gas and electricity it purchases with the related fixed price or indexed sales commitments. WGEServices’ risk management policies and procedures are designed to minimize this risk.

A portion of WGEServices’ 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, purchase commitments may differ significantly from actual customer usage. To the extent that WGEServices 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 a further discussion of our management of weather risk). WGEServices manages these risks through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.

WGEServices procures electricity supply under contract structures in which WGEServices assumes the responsibility of matching its customer requirements with its supply purchases. WGEServices 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, fluctuate more frequently as changes occur in the balance between generation and the consumption mix within the electric system. WGEServices 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.

To the extent WGEServices has not sufficiently matched its customer requirements with its supply commitments, it could be exposed to electricity commodity price risk. WGEServices may manage this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.

WGEServices’ 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, WGEServices may incur price and volume variances that could negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled“Weather Risk”for a further discussion of our management of weather risk).

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

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 sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014:

Retail Energy-Marketing Segment

Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)          

Net liabilities at September 30, 2013

  $(10.4  $(10.4

Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period

   0.6    0.8 

Other changes in net fair value

   16.7    16.9 

Realized net settlement of derivatives

   (7.2   (7.6

Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014

  $(0.3

Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014

  $(0.3
      

Retail Energy-Marketing Segment

Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)          

Net liabilities at September 30, 2013

  $(10.4  $(10.4

Recorded to income

   17.5    14.2 

Recorded to accounts payable

   (0.2   3.5 

Realized net settlement of derivatives

   (7.2   (7.6

Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014

  $(0.3

Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014

  $(0.3
      

The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Retail Energy-Marketing segments’ energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at March 31,June 30, 2014 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

  Years Ended September 30,   Years Ended September 30, 
(In millions)  Total Remainder
2014
 2015 2016 2017   2018   Thereafter   Total Remainder
2014
 2015 2016 2017 2018   Thereafter 

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets

  $   $   $   $   $    $    $    $  $  $  $  $  $    $  

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs

   2.6   (0.2  3.8   (1.0                 2.3   (0.6  3.8   (0.9          

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs

   (2.9  2.4   (4.8  (0.5                 (2.6  1.6   (1.9  (2.1  (0.2       

Total net assets (liabilities) associated with our energy-related derivatives

  $(0.3 $2.2  $(1.0 $(1.5 $    $    $    $(0.3 $1.0  $1.9  $(3.0 $(0.2 $    $  
               

Refer to Note 8,Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9,Fair Value Measurementsof the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.

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 natural gas in storage with the related forward sales entered into as hedges. WGL Midstream mitigates 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 spreads 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 a further discussion of our management of weather risk). WGL Midstream manages this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

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 sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014:

Midstream Energy Services Segment

Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)          

Net assets at September 30, 2013

  $(10.5  $(10.5

Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period

   (34.2   (43.4

Other changes in net fair value

   (23.7   (29.7

Realized net settlement of derivatives

   28.5    29.3 

Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014

  $(39.9  $(54.3
      

Midstream Energy Services Segment

Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)          

Net assets at September 30, 2013

  $(10.5  $(10.5

Recorded to income

   (57.9   (73.1

Realized net settlement of derivatives

   28.5    29.3 

Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014

  $(39.9  $(54.3
      

The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Midstream Energy Services segments’ energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at March 31,June 30, 2014 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

  Years Ended September 30,   Years Ended September 30, 
(In millions)  Total Remainder
2014
   2015 2016 2017 2018 Thereafter   Total Remainder
2014
   2015   2016 2017 2018 Thereafter 

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets

  $   $    $   $   $   $   $    $  $   $    $  $  $  $ 

Level 2—Significant other observable inputs

   9.1   9.2    (0.1                   8.5   8.5                   

Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs

   (49.0           (6.4  (6.7  (8.4  (27.5   (62.8          (7.6  (8.2  (11.0  (36.0

Total net assets associated with our energy-related derivatives

  $(39.9 $9.2   $(0.1 $(6.4 $(6.7 $(8.4 $(27.5  $(54.3 $8.5   $    $(7.6 $(8.2 $(11.0 $(36.0
               

Fair value changed primarily due to movements in unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that this value is 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, which are not reflected at fair value. Refer to Note 8,Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9,Fair Value Measurementsof the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.

Value-at-Risk

WGEServices 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 customers and renewing customers for which supply commitments have been secured. Based on a 95% confidence interval for a one-day holding period, WGEServices’ value-at-risk at March 31,June 30, 2014 was approximately $227,000$120,000 and $61,000,$113,000, related to its natural gas and electric portfolios, respectively. At September 30, 2013, WGEServices’ value-at-risk was approximately $14,900 and $36,100, related to its natural gas and electric portfolios, respectively. The increases to WGEServices’ value-at-risk natural gas and electric portfolios were driven by increased market prices as a result of colder than normal weather. At March 31,June 30, 2014, the high, low and average value-at-risk for natural gas are noted in the table below.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

WGEServices

Value-at-Risk at March 31,June 30, 2014

(In thousands)  High   Low   Average   High   Low   Average 

Natural Gas

  $227.0   $13.9   $52.3   $397.0   $13.9   $103.8 

Electric Portfolio

   131.6    10.1    38.9    284.7    10.1    55.7 

Total

  $358.6   $24.0   $91.2   $681.7   $24.0   $159.5 
                  

Interest-Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest-rate risk associated with our short-term and long-term financing. WGL utilizes derivative instruments from time to time in order to minimize its exposure to the risk of interest-rate volatility.

Short-Term Debt. At March 31,June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, WGL and its subsidiaries had outstanding notes payable of $314.5$237.5 million and $373.1 million, respectively. The carrying amount of our short-term debt approximates fair value. In the current quarter, 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 $2.8$3.0 million.

Long-Term Debt. At March 31,June 30, 2014, we had outstanding fixed-rate MTNs and other long-term debt of $599.2 million, excluding current maturities and unamortized discounts. 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 March 31,June 30, 2014, the fair value of our fixed-rate debt was $717.1$732.4 million. Our sensitivity analysis indicates that fair value would increase by approximately $27.6$26.6 million or decrease by approximately $25.8$24.9 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 Washington Gas were to reacquire some or all of these instruments in the open market prior to their maturity.

A total of $447.5 million, or approximately 75.7%, of Washington Gas’ outstanding MTNs, excluding current maturities, have make-whole call options which, if exercised, would require us to pay a premium over the face amount.

Derivative Instruments. Washington Gas utilizes derivative instruments from time to time in order to minimize its exposure to the risk of interest-rate volatility. On July 18, 2013, Washington Gas entered into a forward starting swap in anticipation of its December 2013 MTN issuance. The swap was terminated on December 2, 2013 at a gain to Washington Gas of $1.2 million. Refer to the section entitled “Long-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing” for further discussion of our interest-rate risk management activity.

Weather Risk

We are exposed to various forms of weather risk in both our regulated utility and non-utility business segments. 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. Without weather protection strategies, variations from normal weather will cause our earnings to increase or decrease depending on the weather pattern. Washington Gas currently has a weather protection strategy that is designed to neutralize the estimated financial effects of weather on its net income for Virginia and Maryland. In the District of Columbia, we have an open Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) filing, and due to recent rate case decisions and the pricing environment, we did not hedge against exposure to weather in the District of Columbia during the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

The financial results of our retail energy-marketing business, WGEServices, 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. WGEServices manages these weather risks with, among other things, weather related instruments.

Variations from normal weather may also affect the financial results of our midstream energy business, WGL Midstream, primarily with regards to summer—winter storage spreads and in transportation spreads throughout the fiscal year. WGL Midstream manages these weather risks with, among other things, physical and financial basis hedging.

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 WNA billing adjustment mechanism that is designed to eliminate the effect of variations in weather from normal levels on utility net revenues. Additionally, as part of the Conservation and Ratemaking Efficiency

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Washington Gas Light Company

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(CARE) plan, Washington Gas has a Care Ratemaking Adjustment (CRA) mechanism, which, coupled 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 in Virginia. For a discussion of current rates and regulatory matters, refer to the section entitled “Rates and Regulatory Matters” in Management’s Discussion for Washington Gas.

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 WNA/CRA mechanisms to function conversely because they adjust billed revenues to provide a designed level of net revenue per meter.

Weather Derivatives. WGEServices utilizes HDD instruments from time to time to manage weather risks related to its natural gas and electricity sales. WGEServices 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 WGEServices’ estimated revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in HDDs or CDDs. Refer to Note 8Derivative and Weather Related InstrumentsDerivatives of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the accounting for these weather-related instruments.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

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 March 31,June 30, 2014 vs. March 31,June 30, 2013

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”in Management’s Discussion for WGL for a detailed discussion of the results of operations for the Regulated Utility segment.

Washington Gas’ net incomeloss applicable to common stock was $49.5$0.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to a net incomeloss of $76.9$4.3 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The comparison primarily reflects the following:

 

lower unrealized margins associated with our asset optimization program; and

higher operation and maintenance expenses.

Partially offsetting these unfavorable variances were:

higher revenues related to growth of more than 12,90012,400 average active customer meters;

higher realized margins and unrealized mark-to-market valuations associated with our asset optimization program;

rate recovery related to the accelerated pipeline replacement programs;

 

higher revenues due to new base rates in the District of Columbia and Maryland;Maryland and

 

a decrease in the effective tax rate.

Partially offsetting these favorable variances were:

higher net revenues attributed to the colder weather impact in 2014 that was not offset by weather protection;operation and maintenance expenses and

 

higher realized margins associated withdepreciation expense due to the growth in our asset optimization program.investment in utility plant.

Key gas delivery, weather and meter statistics are shown in the table below for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Gas Deliveries, Weather and Meter Statistics

  Three Months Ended      Three Months Ended    
  March 31, Increase/   June 30, Increase/ 
  2014 2013 (Decrease)   2014 2013 (Decrease) 

Gas Sales and Deliveries (millions of therms)

        

Firm

        

Gas sold and delivered

   503.0   429.0   74.0    93.2   95.4   (2.2

Gas delivered for others

   250.3   212.6   37.7    76.4   74.3   2.1 

Total firm

   753.3   641.6   111.7    169.6   169.7   (0.1

Interruptible

        

Gas sold and delivered

   0.9   1.4   (0.5   0.3   0.4   (0.1

Gas delivered for others

   92.1   101.0   (8.9   52.7   50.4   2.3 

Total interruptible

   93.0   102.4   (9.4   53.0   50.8   2.2 

Electric generation—delivered for others

   22.0   14.4   7.6    33.9   55.3   (21.4

Total deliveries

   868.3   758.4   109.9    256.5   275.8   (19.3
      

Degree Days

        

Actual

   2,440   2,151   289    277   300   (23

Normal

   2,099   2,115   (16   295   299   (4

Percent colder (warmer) than normal

   16.2  1.7  n/a     (6.1)%   0.3  n/a  

Average active customer meters

   1,119,993   1,107,004   12,989    1,119,953   1,107,472   12,481 

New customer meters added

   2,856   2,344   512    2,913   3,086   (173
      

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 Revenue Normalization Adjustment (RNA) in Maryland and the Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) and CARE Ratemaking Adjustment (CRA) in Virginia are mechanisms designed to,

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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among other things, eliminate the effect on net revenues of variations in weather from normal levels (refer to the section entitled“Weather Risk” for a further discussion of these mechanisms and other weather-related instruments included in our weather protection strategy).

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Washington Gas Light Company

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During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, total gas deliveries to firm customers were 753.3169.6 million therms, an increasea decrease of 111.70.1 million therms from 641.6169.7 million therms delivered in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison in natural gas deliveries to firm customers primarily reflects colderwarmer weather in the current quarter than in the same quarter of the prior year mostly offset by higher customer usage and an increase in average active customer meters of 12,989.12,481.

Weather, when measured by HDDs was 16.2% colder6.1% warmer than normal for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to 1.7%0.3% colder than normal for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, there was a $3.7 million and $3.0 million favorable impact towere no material effects on net income respectively, attributed to colder or warmer weather.

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. Therm deliveries to interruptible customers decreasedincreased by 9.42.2 million therms during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, reflecting increased interruptionsless demand to serve firm customers’ increased demand due to coldcustomers based on warmer than normal weather.

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’ rate designs in the District of Columbia. In the District of Columbia, Washington Gas shares a majority of the margins earned on interruptible gas sales and deliveries with firm customers. A portion of the fixed costs for servicing interruptible customers is collected through the firm customers’ rate design. 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 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. During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, deliveries to these customers increaseddecreased by 7.621.4 million therms when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. 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.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—SixNine Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2014 vs. March 31,June 30, 2013

 

Washington Gas’ net income applicable to common stock was $87.7$87.9 million for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to net income of $115.3$111.5 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The comparisondecrease in net income primarily reflects the following:

 

lowerhigher unrealized marginslosses associated with our asset optimization program; and

 

higher expenses related to operations and maintenance activities.activities; and

higher depreciation expense due to the growth in our investment in utility plant.

Partially offsetting these unfavorable variances were:

 

higher revenues related to growth of more than 12,40012,300 average active customer meters;

 

higher revenues due to new base rates in the District of Columbia and Maryland;

 

higher revenues attributed to the colder weather impact in 2014 that was not offset by weather protection;

 

higher revenues due to favorable effects of natural gas consumption patterns;

higher realized margins associated with our asset optimization program;program and

 

a decrease in the effective tax rate includingprimarily due to the reinstatement of regulatory assets related to the tax effect of Med D.D and tax sharing among the consolidated affiliates.

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)

 

Gas Deliveries, Weather and Meter Statistics

  Six Months Ended      Nine Months Ended    
  March 31, Increase/   June 30, Increase/ 
  2014 2013 (Decrease)   2014 2013 (Decrease) 

Gas Sales and Deliveries (millions of therms)

        

Firm

        

Gas sold and delivered

   792.2   693.8   98.4    885.4    789.2    96.2 

Gas delivered for others

   409.0   363.1   45.9    485.3    437.4    47.9 

Total firm

   1,201.2   1,056.9   144.3    1,370.7    1,226.6    144.1 

Interruptible

        

Gas sold and delivered

   1.5   2.1   (0.6   1.8    2.5    (0.7

Gas delivered for others

   169.8   177.1   (7.3   222.5    227.5    (5.0

Total interruptible

   171.3   179.2   (7.9   224.3    230.0    (5.7

Electric generation—delivered for others

   59.1   65.6   (6.5   93.0    120.9    (27.9

Total deliveries

   1,431.6   1,301.7   129.9    1,688.0    1,577.5    110.5 
      

Degree Days

        

Actual

   3,834   3,460   374    4,111    3,760    351 

Normal

   3,443   3,463   (20   3,738    3,762    (24

Percent colder (warmer) than normal

   11.4  (0.1)%   n/a     10.0  (0.1)%   n/a  

Average active customer meters

   1,115,361   1,102,917   12,444    1,116,530    1,104,145    12,385 

New customer meters added

   7,050   5,772   1,278    9,963    8,858    1,105 
      

Gas Service to Firm Customers.During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 total gas deliveries to firm customers were 1,201.21,370.7 million therms, an increase of 144.3144.1 million therms, compared to 1,056.91,226.6 million therms delivered in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison in natural gas deliveries to firm customers primarily reflects colder weather in the current period than in the same period of the prior year and an increase inof average active customer meters.meters of 12,385.

Weather, when measured by HDDs was 11.4%10.0% colder than normal for the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to 0.1% warmer than normal for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the six months ended March 2014 and 2013, thereThere was a $5.5 million and $2.6$ 5.4 million favorable impact to net income respectively, attributed to colder weather.weather for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the prior year and no material effects on net income attributed to colder or warmer weather for the nine months ended June 30, 2013.

Gas Service to Interruptible Customers.Therm deliveries to interruptible customers decreased by 7.95.7 million therms during the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, reflecting increased interruptions to serve firm customers’ increased demand due to cold weather.

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. During the sixnine months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, deliveries to these customers decreased by 6.527.9 million therms when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. 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.

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.

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 each of 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, 2013.

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

 

District of Columbia Jurisdiction

District of Columbia Base Rate Case.Accelerated Pipe Replacement Plan.On August 15, 2013, Washington Gas filed a request for approval with the PSC of DC of a plan and surcharge mechanism to recover the associated costs for the first five years of the plan. Washington Gas proposes to replace bare and/or unprotected steel services, bare and targeted unprotected steel main, and cast iron main in its distribution system in the District of Columbia at an estimated five-year cost of $110 million. Comments and replies were filed by interested parties. On March 31, 2014, the PSC of DC issued an order conditionally approving the plan, contingent on Washington Gas submitting an implementation plan and other information directed in the Order, by April 30, 2014. Washington Gas filed responsive information, as directed, and sought reconsideration/clarification on several issues in the Order. An evidentiary hearing will be scheduled inThe PSC of DC granted Washington Gas’ application for reconsideration/clarification. The case is pending action by the near future to address the proposed cost recovery mechanism.PSC of DC.

Weather Normalization Adjustment. On November 8, 2013, Washington Gas filed an Applicationapplication for Approvalapproval of a WNA, which is a rate design mechanism that eliminates the variability of weather from the calculation of actual billed revenues and offers customers more stability in their bills during colder-than-normal winter heating seasons. Comments and replies have been filed regarding Washington Gas’ application. A PSC of DC order in this matter is pending.

Maryland Jurisdiction

Maryland Base Rate Case. On October 10, 2013, Public Utility Law Judge issued a Proposed Order recommending an $8.8 million increase in annual revenues based on an overall rate of return of 7.54% and a return on common equity of 9.25%. In addition, the Proposed Order recommended that Washington Gas be allowed to amortize the costs related to the change in tax treatment of Medicare Part D, but recommended disallowance of the costs to initiate the outsourcing agreement with Accenture LLP. The proposed order recommended that Washington Gas be allowed to recover the costs incurred related to the proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility, but recommend that the unamortized balance not be included in rate base. On October 24, 2013, Washington Gas and other parties to the case filed appeal memoranda on the proposed order. Washington Gas requested the PSC of MD to accept Washington Gas’ proposed capital structure and approve a rate of return on equity of no less than 9.60%. Washington Gas also requested the PSC of MD to approve the amortization of the costs to achieve related to the outsourcing, to correct a mathematical error and clarify other issues in the case. On November 22, 2013, the PSC of Maryland issued an order granting an overall increase of $8.9 million, based on the capital structure recommended by the Staff of the PSC. The order approved a return on equity of 9.50% resulting in an overall rate of return of 7.70%. The order also clarified that Washington Gas was authorized to establish a regulatory asset and amortize the costs related to the change in tax treatment of Medicare PartMed D. Finally, the PSC of MD denied Washington Gas’ appeal on recovery of the costs to initiate the outsourcing agreement with Accenture, LLP. As a result of this order, Washington Gas has established a Medicare PartMed D regulatory asset in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 and has begun amortizing the balance. On December 20, 2013, Washington Gas filed a request for rehearing and an appeal with the Baltimore City Circuit Court appealing the PSC’sPSC of MD’s rulings on capital structure, return on equity, and recovery of the costs to initiate the outsourcing agreement. The case is pending action by the court on the appeal. In May 2014, the Baltimore City Circuit Judge consolidated three rate cases on appeal, granted leave for the parties to designate which portion of the record from cases will be transmitted by the PSC of MD to the Court, and set a procedural schedule for briefing and oral argument. The Court set a hearing in the case for September 23, 2014 for oral argument. A written order is expected to be issued at some time after the hearing.

Maryland Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement Plan. On November 7, 2013, pursuant to a new law in Maryland, Washington Gas filed an application with the PSC of MD for authority to implement a STRIDE Plan and to recover the reasonable and prudent costs associated with the infrastructure replacements through monthly surcharges to system charges.surcharges. The surcharge may not exceed $2.00 per month for residential customers. Under the new law, “eligible infrastructure” means replacement or improvement of existing infrastructure of a gas company that (i) is made on or after June 1, 2013; (ii) is designed to improve public safety or infrastructure reliability; (iii) does not increase revenue of a gas company by connecting directly to new customers; (iv) reduces or has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a reduction in leaks; and (v) is not included in the current rate base of the gas company. In the application, Washington Gas proposes to invest approximately $200 million in the initial five years of a 22-year overall plan. The STRIDE Plan will enable Washington Gas to expedite replacement of aging infrastructure in its distribution system in Maryland. The new law provides that the Commission must approve the cost-recovery schedule associated with the STRIDE Plan at the same time that it approves the Plan and has 180 days to issue a final decision on Washington Gas’ request. On March 21, 2014, the Chief Public Utility Law Judge issued a Proposed Order conditionally approving Washington Gas’ proposed STRIDE Plan effective March 1, 2014. The conditions for approval are that (i) Washington Gas file a list of proposed eligible infrastructure replacement projects to be undertaken during the 12 months March 2014 through March 2015 for approval by the Commission and each year thereafter for the next four years, and (ii) that Washington Gas agree to undergo an audit by an independent auditor each year to evaluate program performance and to ensure that expenditures under the STRIDE Plan are reasonable and prudent. Under the Proposed Order, Washington Gas would not have flexibility to substitute one eligible infrastructure replacement project for another if circumstances change after the annual project list has been approved by the Commission. On April 4, 2014, Washington Gas noted an appeal of the Proposed Order, challenging the start date for STRIDE Plan approved in the Proposed Order, as well as the denial of flexibility to substitute eligible infrastructure replacement projects on the project list after it has been approved by the Commission. Other parties also noted appeals of the Proposed Order, opposing the decision to conditionally approve the Company’s Plan. Reply Memorandum on Appeals were filed by Washington Gas and other parties on April 11, 2014.

On May 6, 2014, the PSC of MD issued an order approvingwhich conditionally approved Washington Gas’ proposed STRIDE Plan with a January 1, 2014 start date. Washington Gas has 30 days from the date of the order to accept the conditions of the order and file a list of STRIDE Plan projects to be undertaken in calendar year 2014. The PSC of MD authorized Washington Gas to substitute eligible infrastructure replacement projects contingent on review and approval by the PSC of MD. On May 7,June 4, 2014, Washington Gas filed its proposed project list for calendar year 2014 and proposed surcharges to collect the associated revenue requirement over the six months July through December 2014. On July 9, 2014, the PSC of MD issued a letter accepting allorder approving Washington Gas’ 2014 project list and revised surcharges permitting Washington Gas to collect the conditionsassociated revenue requirement over the five months August through December 2014. On June 5, 2014, the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel filed an appeal of the PSC of MD’s May 6, 2014 order and indicating thatwith the list of projects will be filed as directed.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations (concluded)

filed a notice on June 13, 2014 that it intends to participate in the appeal. A procedural schedule for the appeal has not yet been set by the Circuit Court.

Virginia Jurisdiction

Affiliate Transactions. On June 16, 2011, Washington Gas submitted an application to the SCC of VA requesting approval of three affiliate transactions with WGL Midstream: (i) the transfer to WGL Midstream of the remainder of the term of two agreements for natural gas storage service at the Washington Gas Storage (WSS)WSS and Eminence Storage Service (ESS)ESS storage fields; (ii) the sale to WGL Midstream of any

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Washington Gas Light Company

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (concluded)

storage gas balances associated with the WSS and ESS agreements; and (iii) the assignment to WGL Midstream of Washington Gas’ rights to buy base gas in the WSS storage field. The SCC of VA did not approve the transfer of the agreements on the grounds that ratepayers funded a portion of the costs associated with the assets. On June 5, 2013, Washington Gas filed a petition requesting the SCC of VA to issue a declaratory judgment that the proposed capacity releases are governed by the FERC and the SCC of VA does not have jurisdiction over the transaction.

On October 31, 2013, the Senior Hearing Examiner issued a Reportreport finding that the SCC of VA has jurisdiction over the proposed transfers. Washington Gas filed comments on the Reportreport on December 5, 2013. The SCC of VA issued an Order on May 14, 2014, remanding the case for hearing, which has been scheduled for November 18, 2014. Testimony from Washington Gas and the Staff is due on August 15, 2014 and October 15, 2014, respectively. The case is pending review by the SCC of VA.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

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 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior 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 March 31,June 30, 2014. Based on this evaluation process, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures of WGL are effective. There have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of WGL during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2014 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 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Washington Gas, evaluated the effectiveness of the 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) of Washington Gas as of March 31,June 30, 2014. Based on this evaluation process, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of Washington Gas are effective. There have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of Washington Gas during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting of Washington Gas.

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part II—Other Information

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, contained in Part I under the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WGL Holdings has been cooperating with a Department of Justice (“the Government”) investigation of some of the federal contracting activities of one of its non-utility subsidiaries, Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. (“WGESystems”). The Government’s investigation concerns certain American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects bid out by the General Services Administration in 2010, in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor to an 8(a) prime contractor under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Although the Government’s investigation is ongoing, WGL Holdings has been advised that the Government believes a criminal resolution is appropriate as to WGESystems. WGESystems ceased seeking opportunities as a subcontractor to 8(a) prime contractors in the same year they began in 2010, well before it was informed of the Government’s investigation.

WGESystems provides energy efficient and sustainable solutions to governmental and commercial clients as a part of WGL Holdings’ Commercial Energy Systems segment. On a cumulative basis over the last three fiscal years, WGESystems’ federal subcontracting business has contributed less than 0.6% of WGL Holdings’ net income. The total value of the contracts in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor in the 8(a) program is approximately $44 million; however, we understand the Government’s concerns as they relate to WGESystems to be focused on a subset of those contracts, we believe totaling approximately $18.0 million.

WGL Holdings continues to cooperate with the investigation. Given the Government’s stated intention, we believe a loss is probable. However, in light of the uncertainties and variables involved in an investigation of this type, WGL Holdings is unable to estimate either the timing or the amount of the loss associated with this matter; therefore, we have not accrued for any losses with regard to this investigation at this time. We do not expect that the resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on WGL Holdings’ business, financial condition or cash flows although the resolution of the matter in any particular period could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for that particular period.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits:

 

Schedule/


Exhibit        

  

Description

(a)(3)

  Exhibits
  Exhibits Filed Herewith:

3

  Confidential information has been redacted from certain exhibits and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.Bylaws of Washington Gas Light Company as amended on July 28, 2014.
10.1Limited Liability Company Agreement of Meade Pipeline Co. LLC entered into on February 14, 2014, by and between WGL Midstream, Inc., COG Holdings LLC, Vega Midstream MPC LLC, River Road Interests LLC, and VED NPI I, LLC (confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit).
10.2Construction and Ownership Agreement entered into on February 14, 2014, by and between Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC and Meade Pipeline Co. LLC (confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit).
10.3Lease Agreement between Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC and Meade Pipeline Co. LLC (confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit).

31.1

  Certification of Terry D. McCallister, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

  Certification of Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.3

  Certification of Terry D. McCallister, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Gas Light Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.4

  Certification of Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Washington Gas Light Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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  Certification of Terry D. McCallister, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 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.

 

Exhibits Incorporated by Reference:

3

  Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws:
  Washington Gas Light Company Charter, filed on Form S-3 dated July 21, 1995.
  WGL Holdings, Inc. Charter, filed on Form S-4 dated February 2, 2000.
  

Bylaws of WGL Holdings, Inc. as amended on March 7, 2013, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K on March 13, 2013.

Bylaws of Washington Gas Light Company as amended on March 7, 2013, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K on March 13, 2013.

 

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

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: May 7,August 6, 2014

   

/s/ William R. Ford

  
   William R. Ford  
   

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal

(Principal Accounting Officer)

  

 

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