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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQuarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2015
OR
¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission
File Number
 
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
and principal office address and telephone number
 
State of
Incorporation
  
I.R.S. Employer
ID. Number
1-14514 Consolidated Edison, Inc. New York  13-3965100
  4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003     
  (212) 460-4600     
1-1217 Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.New York  13-5009340
  4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003     
  (212) 460-4600     
Indicate by check mark whether the 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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison)
Yes x
No ¨
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY)
Yes x
No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Con Edison
Yes x
No ¨
CECONY
Yes x
No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the 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.
Con Edison
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company ¨
    
CECONY
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Con Edison
Yes ¨
No x
CECONY
Yes ¨
No x
As of July 31,October 30, 2015, Con Edison had outstanding 292,871,896293,192,258 Common Shares ($.10 par value). All of the outstanding common equity of CECONY is held by Con Edison.
Filing Format
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed separately by two different registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY). CECONY is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Con Edison and, as such, the information in this report about CECONY also applies to Con Edison. As used in this report, the term the “Companies” refers to Con Edison and CECONY. However, CECONY makes no representation as to the information contained in this report relating to Con Edison or the subsidiaries of Con Edison other than itself.



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Glossary of Terms
 

The following is a glossary of abbreviations or acronyms that are used in the Companies’ SEC reports:
 
Con Edison Companies 
Con EdisonConsolidated Edison, Inc.
CECONYConsolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
Con Edison DevelopmentConsolidated Edison Development, Inc.
Con Edison EnergyConsolidated Edison Energy, Inc.
Con Edison SolutionsConsolidated Edison Solutions, Inc.
Con Edison TransmissionConsolidated Edison Transmission, LLC
O&ROrange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
PikePike County Light & Power Company
RECORockland Electric Company
The CompaniesCon Edison and CECONY
The UtilitiesCECONY and O&R
Regulatory Agencies, Government Agencies, and Quasi-governmental Not-for-ProfitsOther Organizations
EPAU. S. Environmental Protection Agency
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
IRSInternal Revenue Service
NJBPUNew Jersey Board of Public Utilities
NJDEPNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
NYISONew York Independent System Operator
NYPANew York Power Authority
NYSDECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation
NYSERDANew York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSPSCNew York State Public Service Commission
NYSRCNew York State Reliability Council, LLC
PAPUCPennsylvania Public Utility Commission
PJMPJM Interconnection LLC
SECU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Accounting 
ASUAccounting Standards Update
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America
LILOLease In/Lease Out
OCIOther Comprehensive Income
VIEVariable interest entity
Environmental 
CO2Carbon dioxide
GHGGreenhouse gases
MGP SitesManufactured gas plant sites
PCBsPolychlorinated biphenyls
PRPPotentially responsible party
SuperfundFederal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 and similar state statutes

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Units of Measure 
ACAlternating current
DtDekatherms
kVKilovolt
kWhKilowatt-hour
MDtThousand dekatherms
MMlbMillion pounds
MVAMegavolt ampere
MWMegawatt or thousand kilowatts
MWHMegawatt hour
Other 
AFUDCAllowance for funds used during construction
COSOCommittee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
DERDistributed energy resources
DSPDistributed System Platform
FitchFitch Ratings
First Quarter Form 10-QThe Companies' combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31 of the current year
Second Quarter Form 10-QThe Companies' combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30 of the current year
Third Quarter Form 10-QThe Companies' combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30 of the current year
Form 10-KThe Companies’ combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014
LTIPLong Term Incentive Plan
Moody’sMoody’s Investors Service
REVReforming the Energy Vision
S&PStandard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
VaRValue-at-Risk



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ITEM 1Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
 Con Edison 
 
 
 
 
 
 CECONY 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 2
ITEM 3
ITEM 4
ITEM 1
ITEM 1A
ITEM 2
ITEM 6
 
 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This report includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe-harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectation and not facts. Words such as “forecasts,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “plans,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time the statements are made, and accordingly speak only as of that time. Actual results or developments might differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements because of various factors including:
the Companies are extensively regulated and are subject to penalties;
the Utilities’ rate plans may not provide a reasonable return;
the Companies may be adversely affected by changes to the Utilities’ rate plans;
the intentional misconduct of employees or contractors could adversely affect the Companies;
the failure of, or damage to, the Companies’ facilities could adversely affect the Companies;
a cyber attack could adversely affect the Companies;
the Companies are exposed to risks from the environmental consequences of their operations;
a disruption in the wholesale energy markets or failure by an energy supplier could adversely affect the Companies;
the Companies have substantial unfunded pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities;
Con Edison’s ability to pay dividends or interest depends on dividends from its subsidiaries;
the Companies require access to capital markets to satisfy funding requirements;
the Companies’ strategies may not be effective to address changes in the external business environment; and
the Companies also face other risks that are beyond their control.




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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20152014201520142015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars/ Except Share Data)(Millions of Dollars/ Except Share Data)
OPERATING REVENUES      
Electric$2,040$2,134$4,175$4,372$2,762$2,786$6,937$7,158
Gas3243951,0561,2772371,2931,514
Steam96984714395846529485
Non-utility3282847026123863211,088934
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES2,7882,9116,4046,7003,4433,3909,84710,091
OPERATING EXPENSES      
Purchased power6607831,5441,7468608752,4042,621
Fuel31341851893141216231
Gas purchased for resale891513515516476415627
Other operations and maintenance8028011,6161,6278698572,4852,483
Depreciation and amortization276265555526285270840796
Taxes, other than income taxes4584679559665044521,4591,419
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES2,3162,5015,2065,6052,6132,5717,8198,177
��Gain on sale of solar energy projects
45
45
Gain on sale of solar electric production projects


45
OPERATING INCOME4724551,1981,1408308192,0281,959
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)        
Investment and other income1414192512283153
Allowance for equity funds used during construction1123134
Other deductions(5)(6)(7)(8)(4)(3)(11)(12)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME10914209262345
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE4824641,2121,1608398452,0512,004
INTEREST EXPENSE      
Interest on long-term debt156147311293157145469438
Other interest (income)7413(5)6519(1)
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(1)(1)(1)(2)(1)
(2)(2)
NET INTEREST EXPENSE162150323286162150486435
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE3203148898746776951,5651,569
INCOME TAX EXPENSE101102300300249259548559
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK$219$212$589$574$428$436$1,017$1,010
Net income for common stock per common share—basic$0.75$0.73$2.01$1.96$1.46$1.49$3.47$3.45
Net income for common stock per common share—diluted$0.74$0.72$2.01$1.95$1.45$1.48$3.46$3.44
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK$0.65$0.63$1.30$1.26$0.65$0.63$1.95$1.89
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING—BASIC (IN MILLIONS)292.9292.9292.9292.9292.9292.9
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING—DILUTED (IN MILLIONS)294.0294.0293.9294.0294.2294.0294.2294.0
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20152014201520142015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
NET INCOME$219$212$589$574$428$436$1,017$1,010
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAXES  
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan liability adjustments, net of taxes165176
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAXES165176
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK$220$213$595$579$429$437$1,024$1,016
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income$589$574$1,017$1,010
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES/(CREDITS) TO INCOME  
Depreciation and amortization555526840796
Deferred income taxes202162466424
Rate case amortization and accruals(20)61(38)90
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction(2)(3)(3)(4)
Net derivative gains (loss)8(15)
Net derivative gains(4)(14)
Pre-tax gain on sale of solar electric production projects
(45)
(45)
Other non-cash items (net)18(6)7310
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectibles3524(82)(35)
Special deposits43125312
Materials and supplies, including fuel oil and gas in storage48403219
Other receivables and other current assets(21)239(7)
Income taxes receivable224
194
Prepayments(144)(11)(568)(508)
Accounts payable(158)218320
Pensions and retiree benefits obligations (net)379404
Pensions and retiree benefits obligations, net566610
Pensions and retiree benefits contributions(407)(406)(753)(582)
Accrued taxes(20)(407)(19)(428)
Accrued interest(1)(76)48(81)
Superfund and environmental remediation costs (net)1516
Superfund and environmental remediation costs, net2324
Distributions from equity investments related to renewable electric production projects18
29
Deferred charges, noncurrent assets and other regulatory assets(3)(35)(17)(116)
Deferred credits and other regulatory liabilities136158220237
Other current and noncurrent liabilities31(39)4819
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES1,4861,2572,1991,751
INVESTING ACTIVITIES  
Utility construction expenditures(1,174)(1,073)(1,838)(1,663)
Cost of removal less salvage(105)(99)(156)(168)
Non-utility construction expenditures(178)(113)(366)(152)
Investments in/acquisitions of renewable electric production projects(252)(107)(286)(181)
Proceeds from grants related to solar electric production projects
36
36
Proceeds from sale of solar electric production projects
108
108
Return of equity investments related to renewable electric production projects6
Restricted cash(22)15(23)15
Other investing activities(18)9
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(1,725)(1,233)(2,687)(1,996)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
Net issuance of short-term debt44580
Net issuance/(payment) of short-term debt360(26)
Issuance of long-term debt238850238850
Retirement of long-term debt(45)(478)(145)(478)
Debt issuance costs(2)(6)(2)(9)
Common stock dividends(380)(368)(560)(553)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases(7)(2)(9)(8)
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES24976
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES(118)(224)
CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS:  
NET CHANGE FOR THE PERIOD10100(606)(469)
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD699674699674
BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD$709$77493205
LESS: HELD FOR SALE2
BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD EXCLUDING HELD FOR SALE$91$205
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH INFORMATION  
Cash paid/(received) during the period for:  
Interest$305$277$411$382
Income taxes$(9)$518$(7)$635
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION  
Construction expenditures in accounts payable$213$140$204$107
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2015December 31,
2014
September 30,
2015
December 31,
2014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS   
Cash and temporary cash investments$709$699$91$699
Special deposits4838
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $91 and $96 in 2015 and 2014, respectively1,0841,201
Other receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $10 in 2015 and 2014255133
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $88 and $96 in 2015 and 2014, respectively1,1941,201
Other receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $11 and $10 in 2015 and 2014, respectively232133
Income taxes receivable
22430224
Accrued unbilled revenue361500387500
Fuel oil, gas in storage, materials and supplies, at average cost321372338372
Prepayments307163731163
Regulatory assets7514867148
Deferred tax assets17312860128
Assets held for sale167
194
Other current assets223278178278
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS3,6793,8543,5053,854
INVESTMENTS848816874816
UTILITY PLANT, AT ORIGINAL COST   
Electric25,74125,09125,99825,091
Gas6,3296,1026,4666,102
Steam2,2882,2512,3002,251
General2,5172,4652,5462,465
TOTAL36,87535,90937,31035,909
Less: Accumulated depreciation7,8267,6147,9407,614
Net29,04928,29529,37028,295
Construction work in progress9961,0311,1061,031
NET UTILITY PLANT30,04529,32630,47629,326
NON-UTILITY PLANT   
Non-utility property, less accumulated depreciation of $85 and $91 in 2015 and 2014, respectively475388
Non-utility property, less accumulated depreciation of $90 and $91 in 2015 and 2014, respectively572388
Construction work in progress403113425113
NET PLANT30,92329,82731,47329,827
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS   
Goodwill429429429
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $4 in 2015 and 2014333
Regulatory assets8,6469,1568,4459,156
Other deferred charges and noncurrent assets223242223
TOTAL OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS9,3019,8119,1199,811
TOTAL ASSETS$44,751$44,308$44,971$44,308
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 


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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
 
 
June 30,
2015
December 31, 2014September 30,
2015
December 31,
2014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Long-term debt due within one year$460$560$761$560
Notes payable1,2458001,160800
Accounts payable8451,0191,0921,035
Customer deposits348344351344
Accrued taxes52725372
Accrued interest131132180132
Accrued wages100959695
Fair value of derivative liabilities32642664
Regulatory liabilities142187165187
Liabilities held for sale91
82
Other current liabilities489508463492
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES3,9353,7814,4293,781
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES    
Provision for injuries and damages186182185182
Pensions and retiree benefits3,4203,9143,0683,914
Superfund and other environmental costs751764746764
Asset retirement obligations193188198188
Fair value of derivative liabilities24131713
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits9,4089,0769,5989,076
Regulatory liabilities1,9471,9931,9401,993
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities165181220181
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES16,09416,31115,97216,311
LONG-TERM DEBT11,92511,63111,52111,631
EQUITY    
Common shareholders’ equity12,78812,57613,04012,576
Noncontrolling interest9999
TOTAL EQUITY (See Statement of Equity)12,79712,58513,04912,585
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$44,751$44,308$44,971$44,308
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Consolidated Edison, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
 
(Millions of Dollars/Except Share Data)Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 Treasury Stock
Capital
Stock
Expense
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 TotalCommon Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 Treasury Stock
Capital
Stock
Expense
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 Total
SharesAmount SharesAmountSharesAmount SharesAmount
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013292,872,396
$32$4,995 $8,338 23,210,200
$(1,034)$(61) $(25) 
$—
 $12,245292,872,396
$32$4,995 $8,338 23,210,200
$(1,034)$(61) $(25) 
$—
 $12,245
Net income for common stock    361     361    361     361
Common stock dividends    (184)     (184)    (184)     (184)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases51,656
 (2) (51,656)2   
51,656
 (2) (51,656)2   
Other comprehensive income      4   4      4   4
Noncontrolling interest           
 
           
 
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2014292,924,052
$32$4,993 $8,515 23,158,544
$(1,032)$(61) $(21) 
$—
 $12,426292,924,052
$32$4,993 $8,515 23,158,544
$(1,032)$(61) $(21) 
$—
 $12,426
Net income for common stock    212      212    212      212
Common stock dividends    (184)     (184)    (184)     (184)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases(45,658) 
 45,658

   
(45,658) 
 45,658

   
Other comprehensive income      1   1
      1   1
Noncontrolling interest      
 
      
 
BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2014292,878,394
$32$4,993 $8,543 23,204,202
$(1,032)$(61) $(20) 
$—
 $12,455292,878,394
$32$4,993 $8,543 23,204,202
$(1,032)$(61) $(20) 
$—
 $12,455
Net income for common stock    436     436
Common stock dividends    (185)     (185)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases(6,426) 
 6,426

   
Other comprehensive income      1   1
Noncontrolling interest      9 9
BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014292,871,968
$32$4,993 $8,794 23,210,628
$(1,032)$(61) $(19) $9 $12,716
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014292,876,196
$32$4,991 $8,691 23,206,400
$(1,032)$(61) $(45) $9 $12,585292,876,196
$32$4,991 $8,691 23,206,400
$(1,032)$(61) $(45) $9 $12,585
Net income for common stock    370     370    370     370
Common stock dividends    (190)     (190)    (190)     (190)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases24,600
 2 (24,600)(2)   
24,600
 2 (24,600)(2)   
Other comprehensive income      5   5
      5   5
Noncontrolling interest           
 
           
 
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2015292,900,796
$32$4,993 $8,871 23,181,800
$(1,034)$(61) $(40) $9 $12,770292,900,796
$32$4,993 $8,871 23,181,800
$(1,034)$(61) $(40) $9 $12,770
Net income for common stock    219        219    219        219
Common stock dividends    (190)     (190)    (190)     (190)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases(28,134) 
 28,134
(3)   (3)(28,134) 
 28,134
(3)   (3)
Other comprehensive income      1   1      1   1
Noncontrolling interest           
 
           
 
BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2015292,872,662
$32$4,993 $8,900 23,209,934
$(1,037)$(61) $(39) $9 $12,797292,872,662
$32$4,993 $8,900 23,209,934
$(1,037)$(61) $(39) $9 $12,797
Net income for common stock    428        428
Common stock dividends    (191)     (191)
Issuance of common shares for stock plans, net of repurchases211,452
 15 766
(1)   14
Other comprehensive income      1   1
Noncontrolling interest           
 
BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015293,084,114
$32$5,008 $9,137 23,210,700
$(1,038)$(61) $(38) $9 $13,049
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 


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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20152014201520142015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
OPERATING REVENUES     
Electric$1,879$1,978$3,858$4,053$2,558$2,582$6,416$6,635
Gas3083609631,1492132101,1771,359
Steam96984714395846529485
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES2,2832,4365,2925,6412,8292,8388,1228,479
OPERATING EXPENSES     
Purchased power3585178971,1355265731,4231,707
Fuel31341851893142216231
Gas purchased for resale541042524513036282487
Other operations and maintenance6876991,3901,4247507482,1402,172
Depreciation and amortization254247511486262250773737
Taxes, other than income taxes4394499149264854331,3991,359
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES1,8232,0504,1494,6112,0842,0826,2336,693
OPERATING INCOME4603861,1431,0307457561,8891,786
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)     
Investment and other income2138(1)12320
Allowance for equity funds used during construction121113
Other deductions(5)(6)(7)(3)(3)(10)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)(2)(3)(1)2(3)10(4)13
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE4583831,1421,0327427661,8851,799
INTEREST EXPENSE     
Interest on long-term debt141130282258141130423388
Other interest5397541411
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

(1)(1)
(2)(1)
NET INTEREST EXPENSE146133290264145134435398
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE3122508527685976321,4501,401
INCOME TAX EXPENSE10178293262222233515496
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK$211$172$559$506$375$399$935$905
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 


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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
For The Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20152014201520142015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
NET INCOME$211$172$559$506$375$399$935$905
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAXES      
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan liability adjustments, net of taxes1
11
21
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAXES1
11
21
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$212$172$560$507$376$399$937$906
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income$559$506$935$905
PRINCIPAL NON-CASH CHARGES/(CREDITS) TO INCOME  
Depreciation and amortization511486773737
Deferred income taxes135391267
Rate case amortization and accruals(32)55(57)77
Common equity component of allowance for funds used during construction(2)(3)
Other non-cash items (net)(10)(17)13(11)
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectibles5344(51)(11)
Materials and supplies, including fuel oil and gas in storage42373426
Other receivables and other current assets11(93)60(31)
Accounts receivable from affiliated companies(4)
(32)(233)
Prepayments1813(336)(353)
Accounts payable(101)(71)23(47)
Pensions and retiree benefits obligations (net)360382
Pensions and retiree benefits obligations, net530575
Pensions and retiree benefits contributions(406)(405)(700)(539)
Superfund and environmental remediation costs (net)1417
Superfund and environmental remediation costs, net2127
Accrued taxes(1)(240)(1)(7)
Accrued taxes to affiliated companies(10)
(8)(181)
Accrued interest(1)12371
Deferred charges, noncurrent assets and other regulatory assets(22)(86)(49)(100)
Deferred credits and other regulatory liabilities119142222218
Other current and noncurrent liabilities(31)(33)
(11)
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES1,2028821,8021,306
INVESTING ACTIVITIES  
Utility construction expenditures(1,108)(1,007)(1,732)(1,554)
Cost of removal less salvage(101)(97)(149)(163)
Restricted cash(19)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(1,209)(1,104)(1,900)(1,717)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
Net issuance of short-term debt545272
Net issuance/(payment) of short-term debt199(9)
Issuance of long-term debt
850
850
Retirement of long-term debt
(475)
(475)
Debt issuance costs(1)(6)(1)(9)
Dividend to parent(516)(356)(694)(534)
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES28285
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES(496)(177)
CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS:  
NET CHANGE FOR THE PERIOD2163(594)(588)
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD645633645633
BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD$666$696$51$45
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH INFORMATION  
Cash paid during the period for:  
Interest$277$248$376$349
Income taxes$160$392$143$749
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION  
Construction expenditures in accounts payable$151$119$152$90
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
 
June 30,
2015
December 31,
2014
September 30,
2015
December 31,
2014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
ASSETS  
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and temporary cash investments$666$645$51$645
Special deposits22
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $86 and $90 in 2015 and 2014, respectively1,0111,064
Accounts receivable – customers, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $83 and $90 in 2015 and 2014, respectively1,1151,064
Other receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $8 in 2015 and 201456716671
Accrued unbilled revenue329384356384
Accounts receivable from affiliated companies136132164132
Fuel oil, gas in storage, materials and supplies, at average cost270312278312
Prepayments108126462126
Regulatory assets6013253132
Deferred tax assets144943594
Other current assets157158111158
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS2,9393,1202,6933,120
INVESTMENTS296271281271
UTILITY PLANT AT ORIGINAL COST  
Electric24,21923,59924,48523,599
Gas5,6795,4695,8105,469
Steam2,2882,2512,3002,251
General2,3102,2652,3372,265
TOTAL34,49633,58434,93233,584
Less: Accumulated depreciation7,1616,9707,2696,970
Net27,33526,61427,66326,614
Construction work in progress9359711,033971
NET UTILITY PLANT28,27027,58528,69627,585
NON-UTILITY PROPERTY  
Non-utility property, less accumulated depreciation of $25 in 2015 and 201455
NET PLANT28,27527,59028,70127,590
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS  
Regulatory assets8,0118,4817,8208,481
Other deferred charges and noncurrent assets180175175
TOTAL OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS8,1918,6567,9958,656
TOTAL ASSETS$39,701$39,637$39,670$39,637
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
 

June 30,
2015
December 31,
2014
September 30,
2015
December 31,
2014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES   
Long-term debt due within one year$350$350$750$350
Notes payable995450649450
Accounts payable657802783802
Accounts payable to affiliated companies28232823
Customer deposits333330337330
Accrued taxes45464546
Accrued taxes to affiliated companies
10210
Accrued interest116117154117
Accrued wages93848784
Fair value of derivative liabilities23481948
Regulatory liabilities107142135142
Other current liabilities381415398415
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES3,1282,8173,3872,817
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES   
Provision for injuries and damages180176179176
Pensions and retiree benefits3,0113,4932,7083,493
Superfund and other environmental costs656666651666
Asset retirement obligations189185191185
Fair value of derivative liabilities19101410
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits8,5168,2578,7148,257
Regulatory liabilities1,7721,8371,7551,837
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities133144176144
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES14,47614,76814,38814,768
LONG-TERM DEBT10,86510,86410,46510,864
COMMON SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (See Statement of Shareholder’s Equity)11,23211,18811,43011,188
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY$39,701$39,637$39,670$39,637
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Repurchased
Con Edison
Stock
Capital
Stock
Expense
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
TotalCommon Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Repurchased
Con Edison
Stock
Capital
Stock
Expense
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
Total
(Millions of Dollars/Except Share Data)SharesAmountSharesAmount
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,053$(962)$(61)$(6)$10,847235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,053$(962)$(61)$(6)$10,847
Net income  334  334  334  334
Common stock dividend to parent  (178)  (178)  (178)  (178)
Other comprehensive income   1   1
BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2014235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,209$(962)$(61)$(5)$11,004235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,209$(962)$(61)$(5)$11,004
Net income  172  172  172  172
Common stock dividend to parent  (178)  (178)  (178)  (178)
Other comprehensive income   

   

BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2014235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,203$(962)$(61)$(5)$10,998235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,203$(962)$(61)$(5)$10,998
Net income  399  399
Common stock dividend to parent  (178)  (178)
Other comprehensive income  

BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,424$(962)$(61)$(5)$11,219
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,399$(962)$(61)$(11)$11,188235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,399$(962)$(61)$(11)$11,188
Net income  348  348  348  348
Common stock dividend to parent  (338)  (338)  (338)  (338)
Other comprehensive income  

  

BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2015235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,409$(962)$(61)$(11)$11,198235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,409$(962)$(61)$(11)$11,198
Net income  211  211  211  211
Common stock dividend to parent  (178)  (178)  (178)  (178)
Other comprehensive income   1   1
BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2015235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,442$(962)$(61)$(10)$11,232235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,442$(962)$(61)$(10)$11,232
Net income  375  375
Common stock dividend to parent  (178)  (178)
Other comprehensive income   1
BALANCE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015235,488,094
$589$4,234$7,639$(962)$(61)$(9)$11,430
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
General
These combined notes accompany and form an integral part of the separate consolidated financial statements of each of the two separate registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Con Edison) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and its subsidiaries (CECONY). CECONY is a subsidiary of Con Edison and as such its financial condition and results of operations and cash flows, which are presented separately in the CECONY consolidated financial statements, are also consolidated, along with those of Con Edison’s other utility subsidiary, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) and Con Edison’s competitive energy businesses (discussed below) in Con Edison’s consolidated financial statements. The term “Utilities” is used in these notes to refer to CECONY and O&R.
As used in these notes, the term “Companies” refers to Con Edison and CECONY and, except as otherwise noted, the information in these combined notes relates to each of the Companies. However, CECONY makes no representation as to information relating to Con Edison or the subsidiaries of Con Edison other than itself.
The separate interim consolidated financial statements of each of the Companies are unaudited but, in the opinion of their respective managements, reflect all adjustments (which include only normally recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The Companies’ separate interim consolidated financial statements should be read together with their separate audited financial statements (including the combined notes thereto) included in Item 8 of their combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and their separate unaudited financial statements (including the combined notes thereto) included in Part I, Item 1 of their combined Quarterly ReportReports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periodperiods ended March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Con Edison has two regulated utility subsidiaries: CECONY and O&R. CECONY provides electric service and gas service in New York City and Westchester County. The company also provides steam service in parts of Manhattan. O&R, along with its regulated utility subsidiaries, provides electric service in southeastern New York and adjacent areas of northern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania (see Note O) and gas service in southeastern New York and adjacent areas of eastern Pennsylvania. Con Edison has the following competitive energy businesses: Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc. (Con Edison Solutions), a company which sells to retail customers electricity purchased in wholesale markets (see Note O), enters into related hedging transactions and also provides energy-related products and services to retail customers; Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc. (Con Edison Energy), a company that provides energy-related products and services to wholesale customers; and Consolidated Edison Development, Inc. (Con Edison Development), a company that develops, owns and operates renewable and energy infrastructure projects. In addition, in 2014 Con Edison formed Consolidated Edison Transmission, LLC (Con Edison Transmission) to invest in a transmission company. See information about Con Edison Transmission under “Guarantees” in Note H.
 

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Earnings Per Common Share
For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Con Edison are calculated as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Millions of Dollars, except per share amounts/Shares in Millions)20152014201520142015201420152014
Net income for common stock$219$212$589$574$428$436$1,017$1,010
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic292.9292.9292.9292.9292.9
Add: Incremental shares attributable to effect of potentially dilutive securities1.11.01.11.31.11.31.1
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted294.0293.9294.0294.2294.0294.2294.0
Net Income for common stock per common share – basic$0.75$0.73$2.01$1.96$1.46$1.49$3.47$3.45
Net Income for common stock per common share – diluted$0.74$0.72$2.01$1.95$1.45$1.48$3.46$3.44
The computation of diluted EPS for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 excludes immaterial amounts of performance share awards that were not included because of their anti-dilutive effect.


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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) by Component
For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, changes to accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (OCI) for Con Edison and CECONY are as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
        Con Edison        CECONY        Con Edison        CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)2015201420152014
2015201420152014
Beginning balance, accumulated OCI, net of taxes (a)$(40)$(21)$(11)$(5)$(39)$(20)$(10)$(5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI related to pension plan liabilities net of tax of $(1) for Con Edison in 2015 and 2014 (a)(b)11
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI related to pension plan liabilities, net of tax of $(1) for Con Edison in 2015 and 2014 (a)(b)11
Current period OCI, net of taxes111
111
Ending balance, accumulated OCI, net of taxes$(39)$(20)$(10)$(5)$(38)$(19)$(9)$(5)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
        Con Edison        CECONY        Con Edison        CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)201520142015
2014
201520142015
2014
Beginning balance, accumulated OCI, net of taxes (a)$(45)$(25)$(11)$(6)$(45)$(25)$(11)$(6)
OCI before reclassifications, net of tax of $(2) and $(1) for Con Edison in 2015 and 2014, respectively32

32

Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI related to pension plan liabilities, net of tax of $(2) for Con Edison in 2015 and 2014 (a)(b)3311
Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI related to pension plan liabilities, net of tax of $(3) for Con Edison in 2015 and 2014 (a)(b)4421
Current period OCI, net of taxes65117621
Ending balance, accumulated OCI, net of taxes$(39)$(20)$(10)$(5)$(38)$(19)$(9)$(5)
(a)Tax reclassified from accumulated OCI is reported in the income tax expense line item of the income statement.
(b)For the portion of unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit costs relating to the regulated Utilities, costs are recorded into, and amortized out of, regulatory assets instead of OCI. The net actuarial losses and prior service costs recognized during the period are included in the computation of total periodic pension and other postretirement benefit cost. See Notes E and F.

Reclassifications and Revisions
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Note B — Regulatory Matters
Rate Plans
CECONY — Electric
In June 2015, the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) approved an April 2015 Joint Proposal entered into by CECONY, the staff of the NYSPSC and other parties. Under the Joint Proposal, the rate plan for 2016 does not include a rate increase or decrease. The rate plan for 2016 includes additional revenues from the amortization to income of net regulatory liabilities. The following table contains a summary of the rate plan for 2016:
 
Effective periodJanuary 2016 – December 2016
Base rate changesNone (a)
Amortizations to income of net regulatory (assets) and liabilitiesAdditional $123 million of net regulatory liabilities (b).
Other revenue sourcesContinued retention of $90 million of annual transmission congestion revenues.
Revenue decoupling mechanismContinued reconciliation of actual electric delivery revenues to those authorized in the rate plan.
Recoverable energy costsContinued current rate recovery of purchased power and fuel costs (c).
Negative revenue adjustmentsContinued potential penalties (up to $400 million annually) if certain performance targets are not met.
Cost reconciliationsContinued reconciliation of expenses for pension and other postretirement benefits, variable-rate tax-exempt debt, major storms, property taxes, (d), municipal infrastructure support, the impact of new laws and environmental remediation to amounts reflected in rates.rates (d).
Net utility plant reconciliationsTarget levels reflected in rates are as follows:
Transmission and distribution: $17,929 million
Storm hardening: $268 million
Other: $2,069 million
Average rate base$18,282 million
Weighted average cost of capital (after-tax)6.91 percent
Authorized return on common equity9.0 percent
Earnings sharingMost earnings above an annual earnings threshold of 9.6 percent are to be applied to reduce regulatory assets for environmental remediation and other costs.
Cost of long-term debt5.09 percent
Common equity ratio48 percent
(a)The impact of 2014 and 2015 base rate changes under the current electric rate plan will continue to be deferred. $249 million of annual revenues collected from electric customers will continue to be subject to potential refund following NYSPSC staff review of certain costs. Revenues will continue to include $21 million as funding for major storm reserve.
(b)Annual amortization of $107 million of the regulatory asset for deferred Superstorm Sandy and other major storm costs will continue. The costs recoverable from customers will be reduced by $4 million. The costs will no longer be subject to NYSPSC staff review and the recovery of the costs will no longer be subject to refund.
(c)For transmission service provided pursuant to the open access transmission tariff of PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM), unless and until changed by the NYSPSC, the company will recover all charges incurred associated with the transmission service. In January 2014, PJM submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a request that would substantially increase the charges for the transmission service. FERC has granted the request and rejected CECONY’s protests. CECONY is challenging the FERC’s decision. In August 2015, PJM submitted a request to FERC that, if approved by FERC, would further increase the charges. In September 2015, CECONY filed a protest to this increase.
(d)Deferrals for property taxes will continue to be limited to 90 percent of the difference from amounts reflected in rates, subject to an annual maximum for the remaining difference of not more than a 10 basis point impact on return on common equity. In general, if actual expenses for municipal infrastructure support (other than company labor) are below the amounts reflected in rates the company will defer the difference for credit to customers, and if the actual expenses are above the amount reflected in rates the company will defer for recovery from customers 80 percent of the difference subject to a maximum deferral of 30 percent of the amount reflected in rates.

O&R New York – Electric and Gas
In October 2015, the NYSPSC approved a June 2015 O&RJoint Proposal entered into a Joint Proposal withby O&R, the NYSPSC staff and other parties for new electric and gas rate plans. Under the Joint Proposal, which is subject to NYSPSC review and approval, the new rate plans would beare effective November 2015. The following tables contain a summary of the new rate plans:


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O&R New York - Electric
Effective periodNovember 2015 - October 2017
Base rate changesYr. 1 - $9.3 million
Yr. 2 - $8.8 million
Amortizations to income of net regulatory (assets) and liabilities (a)Yr. 1 - $(8.5) million
Yr. 2 - $(9.4) million
Revenue decoupling mechanismContinued reconciliation of actual electric delivery revenues to those authorized in the rate plan.
Recoverable energy costsContinued current rate recovery of purchased power costs.
Negative revenue adjustmentsPotential penalties (up to $4 million annually) if certain performance targets are not met.
Cost reconciliationsContinued reconciliation of expenses for pension and other postretirement benefits, major storms, property taxes, the impact of new laws and environmental remediation to amounts reflected in rates.
Net utility plant reconciliations (b)Target levels reflected in rates are:
Yr. 1 - $928 million
Yr. 2 - $970 million
Average rate baseYr. 1 - $763 million
Yr. 2 - $805 million
Weighted average cost of capital (after-tax)Yr. 1 - 7.10 percent
Yr. 2 - 7.06 percent
Authorized return on common equity9.0 percent
Earnings sharingMost earnings above an annual earnings threshold of 9.6 percent are to be applied to reduce regulatory assets.
Cost of long-term debtYr. 1 - 5.42 percent
Yr. 2 - 5.35 percent
Common equity ratio48 percent
(a)The Joint Proposal provides that the company should be allowed to recover from customers $59.3$59.3 million of itsthe regulatory asset for deferred storm costs is to be recovered from customers over a five-year period, including $11.85 million in each of years 1 and 2,  $1 million of the regulatory asset for such costs will not be recovered from customers, and all outstanding issues related to Superstorm Sandy and other past major storms prior to November 2014 are resolved. The Joint Proposal also provides that a total of approximatelyApproximately $4 million of regulatory assets for property tax and interest rate reconciliations will not be recovered from customers. Amounts that will not be recovered from customers were charged-off in June 2015.
(b)Excludes electric advanced metering infrastructure as to which the company will be required to defer as a regulatory liability the revenue requirement impact of the amount, if any, by which actual average net utility plant balances are less than amounts reflected in rates: $1 million in year 1 and $9 million in year 2.


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O&R New York - Gas
Effective periodNovember 2015 - October 2018
Base rate changes (a)Yr. 1 - $27.5$16.4 million
Yr. 2 - $4.4$16.4 million
Yr. 3 - $6.7$5.8 million
Yr. 3 - $10.6 million collected through a surcharge
Amortizations to income of net regulatory (assets) and liabilities (b)(a)Yr. 1 - $(1.7) million
Yr. 2 - $(2.1) million
Yr. 3 - $(2.5) million
Revenue decoupling mechanismContinued reconciliation of actual gas delivery revenues to those authorized in the rate plan, including through weather normalization clause.
Recoverable energy costsContinued current rate recovery of purchased gas costs.
Negative revenue adjustmentsPotential penalties (up to $3.7 million in Yr. 1, $4.7 million in Yr. 2 and $5.8 million in Yr. 3) if certain performance targets are not met.
Cost reconciliationsContinued reconciliation of expenses for pension and other postretirement benefits, property taxes, the impact of new laws and environmental remediation to amounts reflected in rates.
Net utility plant reconciliations (c)(b)Target levels reflected in rates are:
Yr. 1 - $492 million
Yr. 2 - $518 million
Yr. 3 - $546 million
Average rate baseYr. 1 - $366 million
Yr. 2 - $391 million
Yr. 3 - $417 million
Weighted average cost of capital (after-tax)Yr. 1 - 7.10 percent
Yr. 2 - 7.06 percent
Yr. 3 - 7.06 percent
Authorized return on common equity9.0 percent
Earnings sharingMost earnings above an annual earnings threshold of 9.6 percent are to be applied to reduce regulatory assets.
Cost of long-term debtYr. 1 - 5.42 percent
Yr. 2 - 5.35 percent
Yr. 3 - 5.35 percent
Common equity ratio48 percent
(a)The base rate changes may be implemented, at the NYSPSC’s option, with increases of $16.4 million in each of years 1 and 2 and an increase of $5.8 million, together with a surcharge of $10.6 million, in year 3.
(b)Reflects that the company will not recover from customers a total of approximately $14 million of regulatory assets for property tax and interest rate reconciliations. Amounts that will not be recovered from customers were charged-off in June 2015.
(c)(b)Excludes gas advanced metering infrastructure as to which the company will be required to defer as a regulatory liability the revenue requirement impact of the amount, if any, by which actual average net utility plant balances are less than amounts reflected in rates: $0.5 million in year 1, $4.2 million in year 2 and $7.2 million in year 3.

Other Regulatory Matters
In February 2009, the NYSPSC commenced a proceeding to examine the prudence of certain CECONY expenditures following the arrests of employees for accepting illegal payments from a construction contractor. Subsequently, additional employees were arrested for accepting illegal payments from materials suppliers and an engineering firm. The arrested employees were terminated by the company and have pled guilty or been convicted. Pursuant to NYSPSC orders, a portion of the company’s revenues (currently, $249 million, $32 million and $6 million on an annual basis for electric, gas and steam service, respectively) is being collected subject to potential refund to customers. The amount of electric revenues collected subject to refund, which was established in a different proceeding, and the amount of gas and steam revenues collected subject to refund were not established as indicative of the company’s potential liability in this proceeding. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the company had collected an estimated $1,818$1,889 million from customers subject to potential refund in connection with this proceeding. In January 2013, a NYSPSC consultant reported its estimate, with which the company does not agree, of $208 million of overcharges with respect to a substantial portion of the company’s construction expenditures from January 2000 to January 2009. The company is disputingdisputed the consultant’s estimate, including its determinations as to overcharges regarding specific construction expenditures it selected to review and its methodology of extrapolating such determinations over a substantial portion of the construction expenditures during this period. The NYSPSC’s consultant has not reviewed the company’s other expenditures. TheIn September 2015, the company, andthe NYSPSC staff are exploringand others entered into a settlement inJoint Proposal to settle this proceeding. In May 2014, the NYSPSC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge appointed a settlement judge to assist the parties. Thereproceeding and related matters. The Joint Proposal is no assurance that there will be a settlement, and any settlement would be subject to NYSPSC approval. Pursuant to the Joint Proposal, the company is required to credit $116 million to customers and, for the period 2017 through 2044, to not seek to recover from customers an aggregate $55 million relating to return on its capital expenditures. In addition, the company’s revenues that were made subject to potential refund in this proceeding would no longer be subject to refund. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the company had a $103$100 million regulatory liability relatingfor the remaining amount to be credited to customers related to this matter. The company currently estimates that any additional amount the NYSPSC requires the company to refund to customers in excess of the regulatory liability accrued could range up to an amount based on the NYSPSC consultant’s $208 million estimate of overcharges.

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In late October 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused extensive damage to the Utilities’ electric distribution system and interrupted service to approximately 1.4 million customers. Superstorm Sandy also damaged CECONY’s steam system and interrupted service to many of its steam customers. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2015, CECONY and O&R incurred response and restoration costs for Superstorm Sandy of $507$509 million and $91 million, respectively (including capital expenditures of $147$148 million and $15 million, respectively). Most of the costs that were not capitalized were deferred for recovery as a regulatory asset under the Utilities’ electric rate plans. Collection from customers of these costs is provided for under CECONY'sthe Utilities' current electric rate plan, the June 2015 Joint Proposal with respect to O&R's electric rates (which is subject to NYSPSC approval) and RECO’s current electric rate plan.plans. See “Rate Plans,” above.
In June 2014, the NYSPSC initiated a proceeding to investigate the practices of qualifying persons to perform plastic fusions on gas facilities. New York State regulations require gas utilities to qualify and, except in certain circumstances, annually requalify workers that perform fusion to join plastic pipe. The NYSPSC directed the New York gas utilities to provide information in this proceeding about their compliance with the qualification and requalification requirements and related matters; their procedures for compliance with all gas safety regulations; and their annual chief executive officer certifications regarding these and other procedures. CECONY’s qualification and requalification procedures had not included certain required testing to evaluate specimen fuses. In addition, CECONY and O&R had not timely requalified certain workers that had been qualified under their respective procedures to perform fusion to join plastic pipe. CECONY and O&R have requalified their workers who perform plastic pipe fusions. In May 2015, the NYSPSC, which indicated that it would address enforcement at a later date, ordered CECONY, O&R and other gas utilities to perform risk assessment and remediation plans, additional leakage surveying and reporting; CECONY to hire an independent statistician to develop a risk assessment and remediation plan; and the gas utilities to implement certain new plastic fusion requirements. In October 2015, O&R submitted to the NYSPSC staff the company’s risk assessment and its recommendation that the development of a remediation plan is unnecessary and that the NYSPSC staff determine that the company’s risk assessment activities are complete.
 


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Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
Regulatory assets and liabilities at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were comprised of the following items:
 
         Con Edison         CECONY         Con Edison         CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)2015
2014
 2015
2014
20152014
 2015
2014
Regulatory assets       
Unrecognized pension and other postretirement costs$4,400$4,846 $4,191$4,609$4,208$4,846
$4,008$4,609
Future income tax2,3262,273 2,2162,1662,3632,273
2,2542,166
Environmental remediation costs897925 796820884925
784820
Revenue taxes235219
223208
Deferred storm costs254319 167224218319
137224
Revenue taxes227219 215208
Surcharge for New York State assessment6899
6392
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt5257
5055
Pension and other postretirement benefits deferrals5466 27424966
2142
Net electric deferrals5463 53634963
4963
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt5457 5155
O&R property tax reconciliation4536


Deferred derivative losses4625 41233225
2823
Surcharge for New York State assessment4099 3892
O&R property tax reconciliation4036 

Preferred stock redemption27 272627
2627
O&R transition bond charges2427 

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Workers’ compensation108 108118
118
Recoverable energy costs
19 
17419
417
Other193147 179127179147
162127
Regulatory assets – noncurrent8,6469,156 8,0118,4818,4459,156
7,8208,481
Deferred derivative losses6597 60925797
5292
Future income tax810 

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Recoverable energy costs241 
40141
140
Regulatory assets – current75148 6013267148
53132
Total Regulatory Assets$8,721$9,304 $8,071$8,613$8,512$9,304
$7,873$8,613
Regulatory liabilities   



Allowance for cost of removal less salvage$620$598 $518$499$633$598
$530$499
Property tax reconciliation300295 300295299295
299295
Base rate change deferrals146155 146155134155
134155
Net unbilled revenue deferrals116138 116138134138
134138
Prudence proceeding103105 103105100105
100105
Pension and other postretirement benefit deferrals8346 59377646
4637
Variable-rate tax-exempt debt – cost rate reconciliation8078 69787578
6478
New York State income tax rate change6762
6359
Property tax refunds6587 65875587
5587
New York State income tax rate change6462 6159
Carrying charges on repair allowance and bonus depreciation5258 50575058
4957
Earnings sharing – electric and steam3719
3718
Net utility plant reconciliations3121
3120
World Trade Center settlement proceeds3141 31412641
2641
Net utility plant reconciliations2221 2320
Earnings sharing – electric2119 2118
Unrecognized other postretirement costs17
 17
20

20
Other227290 193248203290
167248
Regulatory liabilities – noncurrent1,9471,993 1,7721,8371,9401,993
1,7551,837
Refundable energy costs72128 398499128
7184
Revenue decoupling mechanism4230 41304130
3930
Future income tax2224 21242024
2024
Deferred derivative gains65 6455
54
Regulatory liabilities – current142187 107142165187
135142
Total Regulatory Liabilities$2,089$2,180 $1,879$1,979$2,105$2,180
$1,890$1,979
 


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Note C — Capitalization
In April 2015, O&R redeemed at maturity $40 million of 5.30 percent 10-year debentures. In June 2015, O&R issued $120 million aggregate principal amount of 4.95 percent debentures, due 2045. Also in June 2015, a Con Edison Development subsidiary issued $118 million aggregate principal amount of 3.94 percent Senior Notes,senior notes, due 2036. The Notesnotes are secured by four of the company's solar projects. In August 2015, O&R redeemed at maturity $55 million of 2.50 percent 5-year debentures and $44 million of variable rate tax-exempt 20-year debt.

The carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are:
 
(Millions of Dollars)2015201420152014
Long-Term Debt (including current portion)
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Con Edison$12,385$13,498$12,191$13,998$12,282$13,575$12,191$13,998
CECONY$11,215$12,206$11,214$12,846$11,215$12,385$11,214$12,846
 
Fair values of long-term debt have been estimated primarily using available market information. For Con Edison, $12,862$12,939 million and $636 million of the fair value of long-term debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 are classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively. For CECONY, $11,570$11,749 million and $636 million of the fair value of long-term debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 are classified as Level 2 and Level 3, respectively (see Note L). The $636 million of long-term debt classified as Level 3 is CECONY’s tax-exempt, auction-rate securities for which the market is highly illiquid and there is a lack of observable inputs.

Note D — Short-Term Borrowing
At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, Con Edison had $1,245$1,160 million of commercial paper outstanding of which $995$649 million was outstanding under CECONY’s program. The weighted average interest rate at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 was 0.40.3 percent for both Con Edison and CECONY. At December 31, 2014, Con Edison had $800 million of commercial paper outstanding of which $450 million was outstanding under CECONY’s program. The weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2014 was 0.4 percent for both Con Edison and CECONY.
At JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, no loans were outstanding under the credit agreement (Credit Agreement) and $56 million (including $11 million for CECONY) and $11 million (including $11 million for CECONY), respectively, of letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Agreement.

Note E — Pension Benefits
Total Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of the Companies’ total periodic benefit costs for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
           Con Edison         CECONY           Con Edison         CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)201520142015
2014201520142015
2014
Service cost – including administrative expenses$74$57$70$53$74$57$70$53
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation144143135134144143135134
Expected return on plan assets(222)(208)(210)(198)(222)(208)(210)(198)
Recognition of net actuarial loss194154183146194154183146
Recognition of prior service costs11
111
1
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST$191$147$178$136$191$147$178$136
Amortization of regulatory asset11111111
TOTAL PERIODIC BENEFIT COST$192$148$179$137$192$148$179$137
Cost capitalized(76)(57)(72)(54)(80)(57)(76)(54)
Reconciliation to rate level(17)30(18)28(14)30(14)28
Cost charged to operating expenses$99$121$89$111$98$121$89$111
 

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For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
           Con Edison         CECONY           Con Edison         CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
Service cost – including administrative expenses$149$113$139$106$223$170$209$158
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation287286269268431429404402
Expected return on plan assets(443)(416)(420)(395)(664)(624)(630)(592)
Recognition of net actuarial loss388309367293581464550439
Recognition of prior service costs2213312
NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST$383$294$356$273$574$442$534$409
Amortization of regulatory asset111222
TOTAL PERIODIC BENEFIT COST$384$295$357$274$576$444$536$411
Cost capitalized(144)(109)(137)(103)(224)(166)(214)(156)
Reconciliation to rate level(42)57(42)51(56)86(56)78
Cost charged to operating expenses$198$243$178$222$296$364$266$333

Expected Contributions
Based on estimates as of JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the Companies expect to make contributions to the pension plans during 2015 of $750 million (of which $697 million is to be contributed by CECONY). The Companies’ policy is to fund the total periodic benefit cost of the qualified plan to the extent tax deductible and to also contribute to the non-qualified supplemental plans. During the first sixnine months of 2015, the Companies contributed $407$747 million (of which $694 million was contributed by CECONY) to the pension plans, nearly all of which was contributed by CECONY.plans. CECONY also contributed $16 million to its external trust for supplemental plans.
 
Note F — Other Postretirement Benefits
Total Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of the Companies’ total periodic other postretirement benefit costs for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison          CECONY          Con Edison          CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
Service cost$5$5$4$5$5$4
Interest cost on accumulated other postretirement benefit obligation1315111313151113
Expected return on plan assets(20)(19)(17)(20)(19)(17)
Recognition of net actuarial loss814713814713
Recognition of prior service cost(5)(5)(4)(4)(5)(5)(4)(4)
TOTAL PERIODIC OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT COST$1$10$1$9$1$10$1$9
Cost capitalized(1)(4)(1)(4)(1)(4)(1)(4)
Reconciliation to rate level43214321
Cost charged to operating expenses$4$9$2$6$4$9$2$6

 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison          CECONY          Con Edison          CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
Service cost$10$10$7$15$14$11
Interest cost on accumulated other postretirement benefit obligation2530222638453239
Expected return on plan assets(39)(38)(34)(59)(58)(51)
Recognition of net actuarial loss1628142624432138
Recognition of prior service cost(10)(10)(7)(15)(14)(10)(11)
TOTAL PERIODIC OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT COST$2$20$2$18$3$30$3$26
Cost capitalized(1)(8)(1)(7)(2)(11)(2)(10)
Reconciliation to rate level863112852
Cost charged to operating expenses$9$18$4$12$13$27$6$18


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Expected Contributions
Based on estimates as of June 30, 2015, theThe Companies expect to makemade a contribution of $6 million, nearly all of which is for CECONY, to the other postretirement benefit plans in 2015. The Companies’ policy is to fund the total periodic benefit cost of the plans to the extent tax deductible.

Note G — Environmental Matters
Superfund Sites
Hazardous substances, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and coal tar, have been used or generated in the course of operations of the Utilities and their predecessors and are present at sites and in facilities and equipment they currently or previously owned, including sites at which gas was manufactured or stored.
The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 and similar state statutes (Superfund) impose joint and several liability, regardless of fault, upon generators of hazardous substances for investigation and remediation costs (which include costs of demolition, removal, disposal, storage, replacement, containment and monitoring) and natural resource damages. Liability under these laws can be material and may be imposed for contamination from past acts, even though such past acts may have been lawful at the time they occurred. The sites at which the Utilities have been asserted to have liability under these laws, including their manufactured gas plant sites and any neighboring areas to which contamination may have migrated, are referred to herein as “Superfund Sites.”
For Superfund Sites where there are other potentially responsible parties and the Utilities are not managing the site investigation and remediation, the accrued liability represents an estimate of the amount the Utilities will need to pay to investigate and, where determinable, discharge their related obligations. For Superfund Sites (including the manufactured gas plant sites) for which one of the Utilities is managing the investigation and remediation, the accrued liability represents an estimate of the company’s share of the undiscounted cost to investigate the sites and, for sites that have been investigated in whole or in part, the cost to remediate the sites, if remediation is necessary and if a reasonable estimate of such cost can be made. Remediation costs are estimated in light of the information available, applicable remediation standards and experience with similar sites.
The accrued liabilities and regulatory assets related to Superfund Sites at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
        Con Edison        CECONY        Con Edison        CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
Accrued Liabilities:      
Manufactured gas plant sites$671$684$576$587$666$684$572$587
Other Superfund Sites80808079808079
Total$751$764$656$666$746$764$651$666
Regulatory assets$897$925$796$820$884$925$784$820
Most of the accrued Superfund Site liability relates to sites that have been investigated, in whole or in part. However, for some of the sites, the extent and associated cost of the required remediation has not yet been determined. As investigations progress and information pertaining to the required remediation becomes available, the Utilities expect that additional liability may be accrued, the amount of which is not presently determinable but may be material. The Companies are unable to estimate the time period over which the remaining accrued liability will be incurred because, among other things, the required remediation has not been determined for some of the sites. Under their current rate plans, the Utilities are permitted to recover or defer as regulatory assets (for subsequent recovery through rates) certain site investigation and remediation costs.
Environmental remediation costs incurred and insurance recoveries received related to Superfund Sites for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison     CECONY          Con Edison     CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
Remediation costs incurred$8$5$7$2$6$5$6$2
Insurance recoveries received









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For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison     CECONY          Con Edison     CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)2015
20142015
20142015
20142015
2014
Remediation costs incurred$15$14$12$10$21$19$18$12
Insurance recoveries received (a)
5
5
5
5
(a) Reduced amount deferred for recovery from customers
In 2014, Con Edison and CECONY estimated that for their manufactured gas plant sites (including CECONY’s Astoria site), the aggregate undiscounted potential liability for the investigation and remediation of coal tar and/or other environmental contaminants could range up to $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively. These estimates were based on the assumption that there is contamination at all sites, including those that have not yet been fully investigated and additional assumptions about the extent of the contamination and the type and extent of the remediation that may be required. Actual experience may be materially different.
Asbestos Proceedings
Suits have been brought in New York State and federal courts against the Utilities and many other defendants, wherein a large number of plaintiffs sought large amounts of compensatory and punitive damages for deaths and injuries allegedly caused by exposure to asbestos at various premises of the Utilities. The suits that have been resolved, which are many, have been resolved without any payment by the Utilities, or for amounts that were not, in the aggregate, material to them. The amounts specified in all the remaining thousands of suits total billions of dollars; however, the Utilities believe that these amounts are greatly exaggerated, based on the disposition of previous claims. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Con Edison and CECONY had accrued their estimated aggregate undiscounted potential liabilities for these suits and additional suits that may be brought over the next 15 years of $8 million and $7 million, respectively. The estimates were based upon a combination of modeling, historical data analysis and risk factor assessment. Trial courts have begun, and unless otherwise determined by an appellate court may continue, to apply a different standard for determining liability in asbestos suits than the standard that applied historically. As a result, the Companies currently believe that there is a reasonable possibility of an exposure to loss in excess of the liability accrued for the suits. The Companies are unable to estimate the amount or range of such loss. In addition, certain current and former employees have claimed or are claiming workers’ compensation benefits based on alleged disability from exposure to asbestos. Under its current rate plans, CECONY is permitted to defer as regulatory assets (for subsequent recovery through rates) costs incurred for its asbestos lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims.
The accrued liability for asbestos suits and workers’ compensation proceedings (including those related to asbestos exposure) and the amounts deferred as regulatory assets for the Companies at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
 
          Con Edison     CECONY          Con Edison     CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
Accrued liability – asbestos suits$8$8$7$8$8$7
Regulatory assets – asbestos suits$8$8$7$8$8$7
Accrued liability – workers’ compensation$86$83$81$78$86$83$81$78
Regulatory assets – workers’ compensation$10$8$10$8$11$8$11$8

Note H — Other Material Contingencies
Manhattan Steam Main Rupture
In July 2007, a CECONY steam main located in midtown Manhattan ruptured. It has been reported that one person died and others were injured as a result of the incident. Several buildings in the area were damaged. Debris from the incident included dirt and mud containing asbestos. The response to the incident required the closing of several buildings and streets for various periods. Approximately 90 suits are pending against the company seeking generally unspecified compensatory and, in some cases, punitive damages, for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage and business interruption. The company has notified its insurers of the incident and believes that the policies in force at the time of the incident will cover the company’s costs to satisfy its liability to others in connection with the suits. In the company’s estimation, there is not a reasonable possibility that an exposure to loss exists for the suits that is materially in excess of the estimated liability accrued. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the company has accrued its estimated liability for the suits of $50 million and an insurance receivable in the same amount.

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Manhattan Explosion and Fire
On March 12, 2014, two multi-use five-story tall buildings located on Park Avenue between 116th and 117th Street in Manhattan were destroyed by an explosion and fire. CECONY had delivered gas to the buildings through service lines from a distribution main located below ground on Park Avenue. Eight people died and more than 50 people were injured. Additional buildings were also damaged. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated. The parties to the investigation included the company, the City of New York, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the NYSPSC (which is also conducting an investigation). In June 2015, the NTSB issued a final report concerning the incident, its probable cause and safety recommendations. The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the incident was (1) the failure of a defective fusion joint at a service tee (which joined a plastic service line to a plastic distribution main) installed by the company that allowed gas to leak from the distribution main and migrate into a building where it ignited and (2) a breach in a City sewer line that allowed groundwater and soil to flow into the sewer, resulting in a loss of support for the distribution main, which caused it to sag and overstressed the defective fusion joint. The NTSB also made safety recommendations, including recommendations to the company that addressed its procedures for the preparation and examination of plastic fusions, training of its staff on conditions for notifications to the City’s Fire Department and extension of its gas main isolation valve installation program. Approximately 70 suits are pending against the company seeking generally unspecified damages and, in one case, punitive damages, for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage and business interruption. The company has notified its insurers of the incident and believes that the policies in force at the time of the incident will cover the company’s costs, in excess of a required retention (the amount of which is not material), to satisfy any liability it may have for damages in connection with the incident. The company is unable to estimate the amount or range of its possible loss related to the incident. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the company had not accrued a liability for the incident.
Other Contingencies
See “Other Regulatory Matters” in Note B and “Uncertain Tax Positions” in Note I.
Guarantees
Con Edison and its subsidiaries enter into various agreements providing financial or performance assurance primarily to third parties on behalf of their subsidiaries. Maximum amounts guaranteed by Con Edison totaled $2,529$2,576 million and $2,547 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
A summary, by type and term, of Con Edison’s total guarantees at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 is as follows:
 
Guarantee Type0 – 3 years4 – 10 years
> 10 years
Total0 – 3 years4 – 10 years
> 10 years
Total
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
NY Transco$1,359
$—

$—
$1,359$946$413
$—
$1,359
Energy transactions73942908717603689885
Renewable electric production projects16550542691768244302
Other30

3030

30
Total$2,293$92$144$2,529$1,912$531$133$2,576
NY Transco — Con Edison has guaranteed payment by its subsidiary, Con Edison Transmission, of the contributions it agreed to make to New York Transco LLC (NY Transco). Con Edison Transmission acquired a 46 percent interest in NY Transco when it was formed in 2014. NY Transco’s transmission projects are expected to be developed initially by CECONY and other New York transmission owners and then sold to NY Transco. The development of the projects would be subject to authorizations from the NYSPSC, the FERC and other federal, state and local agencies. Guarantee amount shown is for the maximum possible required amount of Con Edison Transmission’s contributions, which assumes that all of the NY Transco projects proposed when NY Transco was formed receive all required regulatory approvals and are completed at 175 percent of their estimated costs and that NY Transco does not use any debt financing for the projects. Guarantee term shown is assumed as the timing of the contributions is not known.
Energy Transactions — Con Edison guarantees payments on behalf of its competitive energy businesses in order to facilitate physical and financial transactions in gas, pipeline capacity, transportation, oil, electricity, renewable energy credits and energy services. To the extent that liabilities exist under the contracts subject to these guarantees, such liabilities are included in Con Edison’s consolidated balance sheet.
Renewable Electric Production Projects — Con Edison and Con Edison Development guarantee payments associated with the investment in solar and wind energy facilities on behalf of their wholly-owned subsidiaries. In addition, Con Edison Development also provided $3 million in guarantees to Travelers Insurance Company for

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indemnity agreements for surety bonds in connection with the construction and operation of solar energy facilities performed by its subsidiaries.
Other Other guarantees primarily relate to guarantees provided by Con Edison to Travelers Insurance Company for indemnity agreements for surety bonds in connection with energy service projects performed by Con Edison Solutions ($25 million).for $25 million. In addition, Con Edison issued a guarantee to the Public Utility Commission of Texas covering obligations of Con Edison Solutions as a retail electric provider. Con Edison’s estimate of the maximum potential obligation for this guarantee is $5 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2015.

Note I — Income Tax
Con Edison’s income tax expense decreased to $101$249 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 from $102$259 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014. Con Edison's effective tax rate for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 was 3237 percent. CECONY’s income tax expense increaseddecreased to $101$222 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 from $78$233 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014. CECONY's effective tax rate for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 was 32 percent and 31 percent, respectively. The increase in CECONY’s effective tax rate is due primarily to plant-related flow through items and lower injuries and damages claims in 2015, partially offset by lower amortization of New York State’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority business tax.37 percent.
Con Edison’s income tax expense was $300decreased to $548 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 andfrom $559 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Con Edison's effective tax rate for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 was 34 percent.35 percent and 36 percent, respectively. The decrease in Con Edison’s effective tax rate is due primarily to higher production tax credits and amortization of investment tax credits from the competitive energy businesses. CECONY’s income tax expense increased to $293$515 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 from $262$496 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014. CECONY's effective tax rate for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 was 3435 percent.
In September 2015, Con Edison and subsidiaries filed its 2014 federal income tax return. As part of the filing, the company generated excess income tax credits (principally investment tax credits). The company plans to carryback a portion of the excess tax credits to the 2013 federal income tax return and request a tax refund of $30 million.
Uncertain Tax Positions
At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the estimated liability for uncertain tax positions for Con Edison was $34 million ($2 million for CECONY). Con Edison reasonably expects to resolve approximately $25 million ($16 million, net of federal taxes) of its uncertain tax positions within the next twelve months, of which the entire amount, if recognized, would reduce Con Edison’s effective tax rate. The amount related to CECONY is approximately $2 million ($1 million, net of federal taxes), of which the entire amount, if recognized, would reduce CECONY’s effective tax rate. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, that would reduce Con Edison’s effective tax rate is $34 million ($22 million, net of federal taxes).
The Companiescompanies recognize interest on liabilities for uncertain tax positions in interest expense and would recognize penalties, if any, in operating expenses in the Companies’companies’ consolidated income statements. In the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015, Con Edison recognized an immaterial amount of interest expense and no penalties for uncertain tax positions in its consolidated income statements. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Con Edison recognized an immaterial amount of accrued interest on its consolidated balance sheets.



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Note J — Financial Information by Business Segment
The financial data for the business segments are as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Operating
revenues
Inter-segment
revenues
Depreciation and
amortization
Operating
income
Operating
revenues
Inter-segment
revenues
Depreciation and
amortization
Operating
income
(Millions of Dollars)2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
CECONY      
Electric$1,879$1,978$5$4$201$195$422$347$2,558$2,582$4$207$198$811
Gas3083601235335421321013533(17)(14)
Steam9698211819(16)(15)584622212019(49)(41)
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Total CECONY$2,283$2,436
$—

$—
$254$247$460$386$2,829$2,838
$—

$—
$262$250$745$756
O&R      
Electric$162$157
$—

$—
$13$11$16$25$205
$—

$—
$13$12$51
Gas1635

4(18)(5)2427

4(9)(8)
Total O&R$178$192
$—

$—
$17$15$(2)$20$229$232
$—

$—
$17$16$42$43
Competitive energy businesses$328$284$(1)$6$4$13$48$386$321$(2)$(3)$6$3$43$20
Other (a)(1)1(1)1(1)23
1

Total Con Edison$2,788$2,911
$—

$—
$276$265$472$455$3,443$3,390
$—

$—
$285$270$830$819
(a)Parent company and consolidation adjustments. Other does not represent a business segment.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Operating
revenues
Inter-segment
revenues
Depreciation and
amortization
Operating
income
Operating
revenues
Inter-segment
revenues
Depreciation and
amortization
Operating
income
(Millions of Dollars)2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
CECONY      
Electric$3,858$4,053$9$8$403$383$700$605$6,416$6,635$13$12$610$581$1,511$1,416
Gas9631,149370642942871,1771,359410598278273
Steam4714394341383914913852948565625810097
Consolidation adjustments

(55)(52)





(82)(78)



Total CECONY$5,292$5,641
$—

$—
$511$486$1,143$1,030$8,122$8,479
$—

$—
$773$737$1,889$1,786
O&R      
Electric$318$320
$—

$—
$25$21$34$37$523$525
$—

$—
$38$33$85$87
Gas93128

98922117155

1312
15
Total O&R$411$448
$—

$—
$34$29$43$59$640$680
$—

$—
$51$45$85$102
Competitive energy businesses$702$612$(4)$1$11$11$10$50$1,087$934$(5)$(2)$16$14$53$70
Other (a)(1)4(1)(1)
21(2)52

1
Total Con Edison$6,404$6,700
$—

$—
$555$526$1,198$1,140$9,847$10,091
$—

$—
$840$796$2,028$1,959
(a)Parent company and consolidation adjustments. Other does not represent a business segment.

Note K — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Con Edison’s subsidiaries hedge market price fluctuations associated with physical purchases and sales of electricity, natural gas, steam and, to a lesser extent, refined fuels by using derivative instruments including futures, forwards, basis swaps, options, transmission congestion contracts and financial transmission rights contracts. Derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note L), unless an exception is available under the accounting rules for derivatives and hedging. Qualifying derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales contracts are not reported at fair value under the accounting rules.
 

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The fair values of the Companies’ commodity derivatives including the offsetting of assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:
 
(Millions of Dollars)2015 2014 2015 2014 
Balance Sheet Location
Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset
Net Amounts
of Assets/
(Liabilities) (a)
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset
Net Amounts
of Assets/
(Liabilities) (a)
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset
Net Amounts
of Assets/
(Liabilities) (a)
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
Gross
Amounts
Offset
Net Amounts
of Assets/
(Liabilities) (a)
 
Con Edison           
Fair value of derivative assets         
Current$70$(50)$20(b)$111$(67)$44(b)$47$(33)$14(b)$111$(67)$44(b)
Current - assets held for sale (c)55(53)2 


 39(39)
 


 
Noncurrent24(21)3 34(23)11 19(17)2 34(23)11 
Total fair value of derivative assets$149$(124)$25 $145$(90)$55 $105$(89)$16 $145$(90)$55 
Fair value of derivative liabilities         
Current$(110)$78$(32) $(242)$139$(103) $(84)$58$(26) $(242)$139$(103) 
Current - liabilities held for sale (c)(100)43(57) 


 (77)30(47) 


 
Noncurrent(66)42(24) (66)9125 (48)31(17) (66)9125 
Noncurrent - liabilities held for sale (c)(35)10(25) 


 (31)9(22) 


 
Total fair value of derivative liabilities$(311)$173$(138) $(308)$230$(78) $(240)$128$(112) $(308)$230$(78) 
Net fair value derivative assets/(liabilities)$(162)$49$(113)(b)$(163)$140$(23)(b)$(135)$39$(96)(b)$(163)$140$(23)(b)
CECONY           
Fair value of derivative assets         
Current$46$(36)$10(b)$26$(15)$11(b)$36$(28)$8(b)$26$(15)$11(b)
Noncurrent19(17)2 22(20)2 16(15)1 22(20)2 
Total fair value of derivative assets$65$(53)$12 $48$(35)$13 $52$(43)$9 $48$(35)$13 
Fair value of derivative liabilities         
Current$(86)$63$(23) $(96)$48$(48) $(72)$53$(19) $(96)$48$(48) 
Noncurrent(57)38(19) (42)32(10) (42)28(14) (42)32(10) 
Total fair value of derivative liabilities$(143)$101$(42) $(138)$80$(58) $(114)$81$(33) $(138)$80$(58) 
Net fair value derivative assets/(liabilities)$(78)$48$(30)(b)$(90)$45$(45)(b)$(62)$38$(24)(b)$(90)$45$(45)(b)
(a)Derivative instruments and collateral were offset on the consolidated balance sheet as applicable under the accounting rules. The Companies enter into master agreements for their commodity derivatives. These agreements typically provide offset in the event of contract termination. In such case, generally the non-defaulting party’s payable will be offset by the defaulting party’s payable. The non-defaulting party will customarily notify the defaulting party within a specific time period and come to an agreement on the early termination amount.
(b)At JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, margin deposits for Con Edison ($2217 million and $27 million, respectively) and CECONY ($2117 million and $25 million, respectively) were classified as derivative assets on the consolidated balance sheet, but not included in the table. Margin is collateral, typically cash, that the holder of a derivative instrument is required to deposit in order to transact on an exchange and to cover its potential losses with its broker or the exchange.
(c)Amounts represent derivative assets and liabilities included in assets and liabilities held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet (see Note O).

The Utilities generally recover their prudently incurred fuel, purchased power and gas costs, including hedging gains and losses, in accordance with rate provisions approved by the applicable state utility regulators. In accordance with the accounting rules for regulated operations, the Utilities record a regulatory asset or liability to defer recognition of unrealized gains and losses on their electric and gas derivatives. As gains and losses are realized in future periods, they will be recognized as purchased power, gas and fuel costs in the Companies’ consolidated income statements. Con Edison’s competitive energy businesses record realized and unrealized gains and losses on their derivative contracts in purchased power, gas purchased for resale and non-utility revenue in the reporting period in which they occur. Management believes that these derivative instruments represent economic hedges that mitigate exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices.
 

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The following table presents the realized and unrealized gains or losses on commodity derivatives that have been deferred or recognized in earnings for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014:
 
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Three Months Ended September 30,
           Con Edison           CECONY           Con Edison           CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)Balance Sheet Location2015
 2014 2015
2014
Balance Sheet Location2015
 2014 2015
2014
Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations:Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations:  Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations:  
CurrentDeferred derivative gains$(2) $1 $(1)$1Deferred derivative gains$(1) $(6) $(1)$(5)
NoncurrentDeferred derivative gains
 2 
2Deferred derivative gains
 (5) 
(5)
Total deferred gains/(losses) $(2) $3 $(1)$3 $(1) $(11) $(1)$(10)
CurrentDeferred derivative losses$(11) $(2) $(10)$(2)Deferred derivative losses$8 $(6) $8$(5)
CurrentRecoverable energy costs(40) (7) (36)(6)Recoverable energy costs(53) (33) (49)(29)
NoncurrentDeferred derivative losses(2) (3) (1)(3)Deferred derivative losses14 3 133
Total deferred gains/(losses) $(53) $(12) $(47)$(11) $(31) $(36) $(28)$(31)
Net deferred gains/(losses) $(55) $(9) $(48)$(8) $(32) $(47) $(29)$(41)
Income Statement Location     Income Statement Location     
Pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in incomePre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income    Pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income    
Purchased power expense$(50)(a)$(13)(b)
$—

$—
Purchased power expense$(31)(a)$(28)(b)
$—

$—
Gas purchased for resale(26) (32) 

Gas purchased for resale(26) (29) 

Non-utility revenue(27)(a)14(b)

Non-utility revenue5(a)20(b)

Total pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in incomeTotal pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income$(103) $(31) 
$—

$—
Total pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income$(52) $(37) 
$—

$—
(a)For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015, Con Edison recorded unrealized pre-tax gains and losses in non-utility operating revenue ($1 million gain) and purchased power expense ($17 million loss).an unrealized pre-tax gain of $12 million.
(b)For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, Con Edison recorded in purchased power expense an unrealized pre-tax loss of $5$(1) million.

 For the Six Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison            CECONY           Con Edison            CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)Balance Sheet Location2015
 2014
 2015
2014
Balance Sheet Location2015
 2014 2015
2014
Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations:Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations:   Pre-tax gains/(losses) deferred in accordance with accounting rules for regulated operations:   
CurrentDeferred derivative gains$1 $31 $2$25Deferred derivative gains
$—
 $25 $1$20
NoncurrentDeferred derivative gains
 7 
6Deferred derivative gains
 1 
1
Total deferred gains/(losses) $1 $38 $2$31 
$—
 $26 $1$21
CurrentDeferred derivative losses$32 $15 $32$15Deferred derivative losses$40 $10 $40$10
CurrentRecoverable energy costs(39) 87 (38)70Recoverable energy costs(92) 54 (87)41
NoncurrentDeferred derivative losses(21) 
 (18)(1)Deferred derivative losses(7) 3 (5)2
Total deferred gains/(losses) $(28) $102 $(24)$84 $(59) $67 $(52)$53
Net deferred gains/(losses) $(27) $140 $(22)$115 $(59) $93 $(51)$74
Income Statement Location     Income Statement Location     
Pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in incomePre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income     Pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income    
Purchased power expense$(28)(a)$161(b)
$—

$—
Purchased power expense$(60)(a)$134(b)
$—

$—
Gas purchased for resale(69) (46) 

Gas purchased for resale(94) (75) 

Non-utility revenue15(a)(10)(b)

Non-utility revenue20(a)10(b)

Total pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in incomeTotal pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income$(82) $105 
$—

$—
Total pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in income$(134) $69 
$—

$—
(a)For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015, Con Edison recorded unrealized pre-tax gains and losses in non-utility operating revenue ($3 million loss) and purchased power expense ($56 million loss)gain).
(b)For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, Con Edison recorded in purchased power expense an unrealized pre-tax gain of $15$14 million.


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The following table presents the hedged volume of Con Edison’s and CECONY’s derivative transactions at JuneSeptember 30, 2015:
 
Electric Energy
(MWHs) (a)(b)
Capacity (MWs)(a)
Natural Gas
(Dt) (a)(b)
Refined Fuels
(gallons)
Electric Energy
(MWHs) (a)(b)
Capacity (MWs) (a)
Natural Gas
(Dt) (a)(b)
Refined Fuels
(gallons)
Con Edison (c)20,982,862
7,324
61,343,892
5,502,000
18,475,688
7,201
63,386,967
4,620,000
CECONY6,941,125
2,400
55,640,000
5,502,000
5,972,325
2,400
56,690,000
4,620,000
(a)Volumes are reported net of long and short positions, except natural gas collars where the volumes of long positions are reported.
(b)Excludes electric congestion and gas basis swap contracts which are associated with electric and gas contracts and hedged volumes.
(c)Includes 12,801,64711,445,799 MWHs for electric energy, 6,6355,436 MWs for capacity and 1,397,036509,294 Dt for natural gas derivative transactions that are held for sale.

The Companies are exposed to credit risk related to transactions entered into primarily for the various energy supply and hedging activities by the Utilities and the competitive energy businesses. Credit risk relates to the loss that may result from a counterparty’s nonperformance. The Companies use credit policies to manage this risk, including an established credit approval process, monitoring of counterparty limits, netting provisions within agreements, collateral or prepayment arrangements, credit insurance and credit default swaps. The Companies measure credit risk exposure as the replacement cost for open energy commodity and derivative positions plus amounts owed from counterparties for settled transactions. The replacement cost of open positions represents unrealized gains, net of any unrealized losses where the Companies have a legally enforceable right to offset.
At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, Con Edison and CECONY had $166$154 million and $21$17 million of credit exposure in connection with energy supply and hedging activities, net of collateral, respectively. Con Edison’s net credit exposure consisted of $77$71 million with commodity exchange brokers, $76$69 million with independent system operators, $8$7 million with investment-grade counterparties and $5$7 million with non-investment grade/non-rated counterparties. CECONY’s net credit exposure was with commodity exchange brokers.
The collateral requirements associated with, and settlement of, derivative transactions are included in net cash flows from operating activities in the Companies’ consolidated statement of cash flows. Most derivative instrument contracts contain provisions that may require a party to provide collateral on its derivative instruments that are in a net liability position. The amount of collateral to be provided will depend on the fair value of the derivative instruments and the party’s credit ratings.
 
The following table presents the aggregate fair value of the Companies’ derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position, the collateral posted for such positions and the additional collateral that would have been required to be posted had the lowest applicable credit rating been reduced one level and to below investment grade at JuneSeptember 30, 2015:
 
(Millions of Dollars)Con Edison (a) CECONY (a) Con Edison (a) CECONY (a) 
Aggregate fair value – net liabilities$60 $41 $52 $32 
Collateral posted5 
 5 
 
Additional collateral (b) (downgrade one level from current ratings)5 
 1 
 
Additional collateral (b) (downgrade to below investment grade from current ratings)85(c)56(c)72(c)43(c)
(a)Non-derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of electricity and gas and qualifying derivative instruments, which have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales, are excluded from the table. These transactions primarily include purchases of electricity from independent system operators. In the event the Utilities and the competitive energy businesses were no longer extended unsecured credit for such purchases, the Companies would be required to post additional collateral of $2$3 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2015. For certain other such non-derivative transactions, the Companies could be required to post collateral under certain circumstances, including in the event counterparties had reasonable grounds for insecurity.
(b)The Companies measure the collateral requirements by taking into consideration the fair value amounts of derivative instruments that contain credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liabilities position plus amounts owed to counterparties for settled transactions and amounts required by counterparties for minimum financial security. The fair value amounts represent unrealized losses, net of any unrealized gains where the Companies have a legally enforceable right to offset.
(c)Derivative instruments that are net assets have been excluded from the table. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, if Con Edison had been downgraded to below investment grade, it would have been required to post additional collateral for such derivative instruments of $7$9 million.

Note L — Fair Value Measurements
The accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in a principal or most advantageous market. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on inputs, which refer broadly to assumptions that market participants use in pricing assets or

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liabilities. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable firm inputs. The Companies often make certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, and the risks inherent in the inputs to valuation techniques. The Companies use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures established a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value in three broad levels. The rules require that assets and liabilities be classified in their entirety based on the level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input may require judgment considering factors specific to the asset or liability, and may affect the valuation of the asset or liability and their placement within the fair value hierarchy. The Companies classify fair value balances based on the fair value hierarchy defined by the accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures as follows:
Level 1 – Consists of assets or liabilities whose value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date. An active market is one in which transactions for assets or liabilities occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. This category includes contracts traded on active exchange markets valued using unadjusted prices quoted directly from the exchange.
Level 2 – Consists of assets or liabilities valued using industry standard models and based on prices, other than quoted prices within Level 1, that are either directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date. The industry standard models consider observable assumptions including time value, volatility factors and current market and contractual prices for the underlying commodities, in addition to other economic measures. This category includes contracts traded on active exchanges or in over-the-counter markets priced with industry standard models.
Level 3 – Consists of assets or liabilities whose fair value is estimated based on internally developed models or methodologies using inputs that are generally less readily observable and supported by little, if any, market activity at the measurement date. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best available information and subject to cost benefit constraints. This category includes contracts priced using models that are internally developed and contracts placed in illiquid markets. It also includes contracts that expire after the period of time for which quoted prices are available and internal models are used to determine a significant portion of the value.
 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized below.
 
2015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars)Level 1Level 2Level 3
Netting
Adjustment (e)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Netting
Adjustment (e)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Netting
Adjustment (e)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Netting
Adjustment (e)
Total
Con Edison                
Derivative assets:                
Commodity (a)(b)(c)$1$24$15$4$44$3$78$28$(27)$82$1$15$11$6$33$3$78$28$(27)$82
Commodity held for sale (f)
452(45)2





37
(37)





Other (a)(b)(d)187117

304163116

279181112

293163116

279
Total assets$188$186$17$(41)$350$166$194$28$(27)$361$182$164$11$(31)$326$166$194$28$(27)$361
Derivative liabilities:                  
Commodity (a)(b)(c)$11$111
$—
$(67)$55$18$246$8$(194)$78$12$80$1$(50)$43$18$246$8$(194)$78
Commodity held for sale (f)11224(45)82




2996(38)69




Total liabilities$12$233$4$(112)$137$18$246$8$(194)$78$14$179$7$(88)$112$18$246$8$(194)$78
CECONY                  
Derivative assets:                
Commodity (a)(b)(c)$1$8$11$13$33$1$3$13$21$38$1$7$8$10$26$1$3$13$21$38
Other (a)(b)(d)179107

286155106

261167104

271155106

261
Total assets$180$115$11$13$319$156$109$13$21$299$168$111$8$10$297$156$109$13$21$299
Derivative liabilities:                
Commodity (a)(b)(c)$10$88
$—
$(56)$42$16$91
$—
$(49)$58$11$67
$—
$(45)$33$16$91
$—
$(49)$58

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(a)The Companies’ policy is to review the fair value hierarchy and recognize transfers into and transfers out of the levels at the end of each reporting period. There were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
(b)Level 2 assets and liabilities include investments held in the deferred compensation plan and/or non-qualified retirement plans, exchange-traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1, certain over-the-counter derivative instruments for electricity, refined products and natural gas. Derivative instruments classified as Level 2 are valued using industry standard models that incorporate corroborated observable inputs; such as pricing services or prices from similar instruments that trade in liquid markets, time value and volatility factors.
(c)The accounting rules for fair value measurements and disclosures require consideration of the impact of nonperformance risk (including credit risk) from a market participant perspective in the measurement of the fair value of assets and liabilities. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Companies determined that nonperformance risk would have no material impact on their financial position or results of operations.
(d)Other assets are comprised of assets such as life insurance contracts within the deferred compensation plan and non-qualified retirement plans.
(e)Amounts represent the impact of legally-enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Companies to net gain and loss positions and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties.
(f)Amounts represent derivative assets and liabilities included in Assets and Liabilities held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet (see Note O).

The employees in the Companies’ risk management group develop and maintain the Companies’ valuation policies and procedures for, and verify pricing and fair value valuation of, commodity derivatives. Under the Companies’ policies and procedures, multiple independent sources of information are obtained for forward price curves used to value commodity derivatives. Fair value and changes in fair value of commodity derivatives are reported on a monthly basis to the Companies’ risk committees, comprised of officers and employees of the Companies that oversee energy hedging at the Utilities and the competitive energy businesses. The risk management group reports to the Companies’ Vice President and Treasurer.
 
 Fair Value of Level 3 at JuneSeptember 30, 2015
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable InputsRange
 (Millions of Dollars)
Con Edison – Commodity
Electricity$(2)(5)Discounted Cash FlowForward energy prices (a)$18.25-18.50-$118.2591.75 per MWH
  Discounted Cash FlowForward capacity prices (a)$3.70-2.96-$15.2615.01 per kW-month
Transmission Congestion Contracts/Financial Transmission Rights149Discounted Cash FlowDiscount to adjust auction prices for inter-zonal forward price curves (b)40.8%-57.9%
   Discount to adjust auction prices for historical monthly realized settlements (b)37.5%-60.8%-82.2%
   Inter-zonal forward price curves adjusted for historical zonal losses (b)$(2.57)(5.30)-$6.622.94 per MWH
Natural gas1Discounted Cash FlowForward gas prices (a)$(1.56)-$10.00 per Dt
Total Con Edison—Commodity$134   
CECONY—Commodity
Transmission Congestion Contracts$118Discounted Cash FlowDiscount to adjust auction prices for inter-zonal forward price curves (b)40.8%-57.9%
   Discount to adjust auction prices for historical monthly realized settlements (b)37.5%-60.8%-82.2%
(a)Generally, increases/(decreases) in this input in isolation would result in a higher/(lower) fair value measurement.
(b)Generally, increases/(decreases) in this input in isolation would result in a lower/(higher) fair value measurement.
The table listed below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending net balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 and classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison          CECONY          Con Edison          CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)2015
20142015
20142015201420152014
Beginning balance as of April 1,$11$24$12$13
Beginning balance as of July 1,$13$27$11$14
Included in earnings(3)(2)(2)(2)(4)(8)(1)(3)
Included in regulatory assets and liabilities
3
3(1)(4)(1)(4)
Purchases53221313
Settlements
(1)(1)(2)(5)3(2)1
Ending balance as of June 30,$13$27$11$14
Ending balance as of September 30,$4$21$8$11
 

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For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
          Con Edison          CECONY          Con Edison          CECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
Beginning balance as of January 1,$20$9$13$6$20$9$13$6
Included in earnings(15)49(5)9(18)41(5)6
Included in regulatory assets and liabilities1717(1)4(1)4
Purchases81149915513
Settlements(1)(49)(2)(17)(6)(48)(4)(18)
Ending balance as of June 30,$13$27$11$14
Ending balance as of September 30,$4$21$8$11

For the Utilities, realized gains and losses on Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities are reported as part of purchased power, gas and fuel costs. The Utilities generally recover these costs in accordance with rate provisions approved by the applicable state public utilities regulators. Unrealized gains and losses for commodity derivatives are generally deferred on the consolidated balance sheet in accordance with the accounting rules for regulated operations.
For the competitive energy businesses, realized and unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities are reported in non-utility revenues (immaterial for both periods) and purchased power costs ($13 million loss and immaterial)$5 million loss) on the consolidated income statement for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities are reported in non-utility revenues (immaterial for both periods) and purchased power costs ($1012 million loss and $40$35 million gain) on the consolidated income statement for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The change in fair value relating to Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities held at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 is included in non-utility revenues (immaterial for both periods) and purchased power costs ($13 million gainloss and $2 million gain)loss) on the consolidated income statement for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, the change in fair value relating to Level 3 commodity derivative assets and liabilities is included in non-utility revenues (immaterial for both periods) and purchased power costs ($48 million loss and $11$8 million gain) on the consolidated income statement, respectively.

Note M — Variable Interest Entities
Con Edison enters into arrangements including leases, partnerships and electricity purchase agreements, with various entities. As a result of these arrangements, Con Edison retains or may retain a variable interest in these entities.
CECONY has a variable interest in a non-consolidated variable interest entity (VIE), Astoria Energy, LLC (Astoria Energy), with which CECONY has entered into a long-term electricity purchase agreement. CECONY is not the primary beneficiary of this VIE sincebecause CECONY does not have the power to direct activities that CECONY believesit deems most significantly impactsignificant to the economic performance of Astoria Energy. In particular, CECONY has not invested in, or guaranteed the indebtedness of, Astoria Energy and CECONY does not operate or maintain Astoria Energy’s generating facilities. CECONY also has long-term electricity purchase agreements with the following three potential VIEs: Cogen Technologies Linden Venture, LP, Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, LP and Indeck Energy Services of Corinth, Inc. In 2014, requests were made of these three counterparties for information necessary to determine whether the entity was a VIE and whether CECONY is the primary beneficiary; however, the information was not made available. The payments pursuant to these agreements, which constitute CECONY’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to the potential VIEs, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 were $177$255 million for Cogen Technologies Linden Venture, LP, $54$83 million for Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, LP and $28$25 million for Indeck Energy Services of Corinth, Inc.
In September 2015, Con Edison Development purchased a 50 percent membership interest in Panoche Holdings, LLC (Panoche Valley). As a result, Con Edison has a variable interest in Panoche Valley, which is a non-consolidated entity. Panoche Valley owns a project company that is developing a 247 MW (AC) solar electric production project in California. Electricity generated by the project is to be sold to the Southern California Edison Company pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement. Con Edison is not the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of Panoche Valley is shared equally between Con Edison Development and a third party. At September 30, 2015, Con Edison’s consolidated balance sheet includes $33 million in investments and $25 million representing a note receivable related to Panoche Valley,

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which assessed in accordance with the accounting rules for variable interest entities, is Con Edison’s current maximum exposure to loss in the entity.
The following table summarizes the VIEs in which Con Edison Development has entered into as of JuneSeptember 30, 2015:
 
Project Name (a)
Generating
Capacity
Owned
(MWs AC)
Power Purchase Agreement Term in Years
Year of
Initial
Investment
Location
Maximum
Exposure to Loss
(Millions of Dollars) (c)
Generating
Capacity (b)
(MWs AC)
Power Purchase Agreement Term in Years
Year of
Initial
Investment
Location
Maximum
Exposure to Loss
(Millions of Dollars) (c)
Copper Mountain Solar 3128202014Nevada$187128202014Nevada$189
Mesquite Solar 183202013Arizona10583202013Arizona108
Copper Mountain Solar 275252013Nevada8875252013Nevada85
California Solar55252012California7355252012California76
Panoche Valley124202015California58
Broken Bow II37252014Nebraska5637252014Nebraska55
Texas Solar 432252014Texas4932252014Texas49
Pilesgrove9n/a (b)2010New Jersey269n/a (d)2010New Jersey26
(a)With the exception of Texas Solar 4, Con Edison’s ownership interest is 50 percent and these projects are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Con Edison is not the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of the entities are shared equally between Con Edison Development and third parties. Con Edison’s ownership interest in Texas Solar 4 is 80 percent and is consolidated in the financial statements. Con Edison is the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of Texas Solar 4 is held by Con Edison Development. The maximum exposure for Texas Solar 4 is the net assets of the investment offset by a $9 million noncontrolling interest.
(b)Pilesgrove has 3-5 year Solar Renewable Energy Credit hedges in place.
(c)For investments accounted for under the equity method, maximum exposure is equal to the carrying value of the investment on the consolidated balance sheet. For consolidated investments, maximum exposure is equal to the net assets of the investment on the consolidated balance sheet less any applicable minority interest. Con Edison did not provide any financial or other support during the year that was not previously contractually required.
(a) With the exception of Texas Solar 4, Con Edison’s ownership interest is 50 percent and these projects are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Con Edison is not the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of the entities are shared equally between Con Edison Development and third parties. Con Edison’s ownership interest in Texas Solar 4 is 80 percent and is consolidated in the financial statements. Con Edison is the primary beneficiary since the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economics of Texas Solar 4 is held by Con Edison Development. The maximum exposure for Texas Solar 4 is the net assets of the investment offset by a $9 million noncontrolling interest.
(b) Represents Con Edison Development’s ownership interest in the project.
(c) For investments accounted for under the equity method, maximum exposure is equal to the carrying value of the investment on the consolidated balance sheet and any related receivables due from the project. For consolidated investments, maximum exposure is equal to the net assets of the investment on the consolidated balance sheet less any applicable noncontrolling interest. Con Edison did not provide any financial or other support during the year that was not previously contractually required.
(d) Pilesgrove has 3-5 year Solar Renewable Energy Credit hedges in place.

Note N — New Financial Accounting Standards
In January 2015,May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) jointly issued a revenue recognition standard that will supersede the revenue recognition requirements within Accounting Standards Codification Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance under the Codification through Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” The purpose of the new guidance is to create a consistent framework for revenue recognition. The guidance clarifies how to measure and recognize revenue arising from customer contracts to depict the transfer of goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive. In August 2015, the FASB issued amendments to defer the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 through ASU No. 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date”. Early adoption is permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Companies are in the process of evaluating the application and impact of the new guidance on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In January 2015, the FASB issued amendments on income statement guidance through Accounting Standards Update (ASU)ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20).” The amendments eliminate from GAAP the requirement to reportconcept of extraordinary items separately on the income statement.items. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The application of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In February 2015, the FASB issued amendments on consolidation guidance through ASU No. 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810).” The amendments provide additional guidance for VIE accounting of limited partnerships and similar legal entities, fees paid to decision makers of a VIE, the effect of fee arrangements on primary beneficiary determination, and the effect of related parties on primary beneficiary determination. The amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The application of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In April 2015, the FASB issued amendments on debt issuance costs guidance through ASU No. 2015-03, “Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” The amendments provide additional guidance requiring that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in

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the balance sheet as a reduction of that debt liability rather than as a deferred cost (i.e. an asset) as required by current guidance. The FASB further clarified debt issuance cost guidance in August 2015 through ASU 2015-15, “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated With Line-of-Credit Arrangements,” which allows entities to continue presenting debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements as deferred costs on the balance sheet. For public entities, the amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The application of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In April 2015, the FASB issued amendments on internal-use software guidance through ASU No. 2015-05, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” The amendments provide guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement should be accounted for as a license of internal use software or as a service contract. For public entities, the amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The application of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In May 2015, the FASB issued amendments on disclosure guidance for investments using Net Asset Value per Share through ASU No. 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent).” The amendments remove the requirement to categorize investments in the fair value hierarchy if Net Asset Value per Share is used as a practical expedient to determine the fair value of the investment. For public entities, the amendments are effective for reporting periods

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beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The application of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In July 2015, the FASB issued amendments on the measurement of first-in, first-out and average cost inventory through ASU No.2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” The amendments require that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value rather than cost and market value. For public entities, the amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Companies are evaluating the application andof this guidance is not expected to have a material impact of the new guidance on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

In August 2015, the FASB issued amendments on the accounting for derivative contracts through ASU No.2015-13, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Application of the Normal Purchases and Normal Sales Scope Exception to Certain Electricity Contracts within Nodal Energy Markets.” The amendments specify that the use of locational marginal pricing by an independent system operator does not constitute a net settlement of a contract and would not cause the contract to fail the physical delivery criterion of the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception. The amendments are effective upon issuance and should be applied prospectively. The application of this guidance does not have a material impact on the Companies' financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
In September 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to guidance for business combinations through ASU No. 2015-16, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments.” The amendment requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined as opposed to recognizing retrospectively. The amendment also requires that the acquirer record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. For public entities, the amendment is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The application of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies’ financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
Note O — Assets Held For Sale
During the three months endedIn June 30, 2015, upon evaluating strategic alternatives, Con Edison initiated a plan to actively market and sell the retail electric supply business of its competitive energy businesses. The company expects the sale to close within the next twelve months.

At June 30, 2015, the The company classified as held for sale the related assets and liabilities of this retail electric supply business and ceased recording depreciation expense on these assets. There was no impairment of the assets held for sale, as the estimated fair value less costs to sell exceeded the carrying amount.



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In October 2015, upon evaluating strategic alternatives, O&R entered into an agreement to sell Pike County Light & Power Company (Pike) to Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation for $16 million, including estimated working capital adjustments. The closing of the sale, which the company expects to occur within the next twelve months, is subject to certain regulatory approvals by the NYSPSC, FERC and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the company classified the related electric and gas assets and liabilities as held for sale and ceased recording depreciation expense on these assets. O&R recorded an impairment charge of $5 million ($3 million net of taxes), representing the difference between the carrying amount of Pike’s assets and the estimated sales proceeds. The impairment is reported in other deductions on Con Edison's consolidated income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and reflected in the amount included in assets held for sale on the company's consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2015.

At September 30, 2015, the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities designated as held for sale were as follows:

(Millions of Dollars)2015
Accounts receivable$82
Accrued unbilled revenue76
Other current assets3
Derivative assets2
Total current assets163
Non-utility property4
TOTAL ASSETS HELD FOR SALE$167
Derivative liabilities - current$57
Accounts payable9
Total current liabilities66
Derivative liabilities - noncurrent25
TOTAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE$91
(Millions of Dollars)Retail Electric Supply BusinessPike
Total
Cash and temporary cash investments
$—
$2$2
Accounts receivable89
89
Accrued unbilled revenue78
78
Other assets213
Total current assets1693172
Utility plant, less accumulated depreciation of $6
1414
Non-utility property, less accumulated depreciation of $134
4
Regulatory assets
44
Total assets held for sale$173$21$194
    
Derivative liabilities$47
$—
$47
Accounts payable6
6
Other213
Total current liabilities55156
Derivative liabilities22
22
Long-term debt
33
Other deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities
11
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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 
 
This combined management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (MD&A) relates to the consolidated financial statements (the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements) included in this report of two separate registrants: Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto. As used in this report, the term the “Companies” refers to Con Edison and CECONY. CECONY is a subsidiary of Con Edison and, as such, information in this management’s discussion and analysis about CECONY applies to Con Edison.

This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements and the notes thereto, the MD&A in Item 7 of the Companies’ combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (File Nos. 1-14514 and 1-1217, the Form 10-K) and the MD&A in Part 1, Item 2 of the Companies’ combined Quarterly ReportReports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periodperiods ended March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015 (File Nos. 1-14514 and 1-217)1-1217).

Information in any item of this report referred to in this discussion and analysis is incorporated by reference herein. The use of terms such as “see” or “refer to” shall be deemed to incorporate by reference into this discussion and analysis the information to which reference is made.

Con Edison, incorporated in New York State in 1997, is a holding company that owns all of the outstanding common stock of CECONY, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) and the competitive energy businesses. In addition, in 2014 Con Edison formed Consolidated Edison Transmission, LLC (Con Edison Transmission) to invest in a transmission company. As used in this report, the term the “Utilities” refers to CECONY and O&R.

 
 
Con Edison’s principal business operations are those of CECONY, O&R and the competitive energy businesses. CECONY’s principal business operations are its regulated electric, gas and steam delivery businesses. O&R’s principal business operations are its regulated electric and gas delivery businesses. The competitive energy businesses sell electricity to retail customers, provide energy-related products and services, and develop, own and operate renewable and energy infrastructure projects.

Con Edison seeks to provide shareholder value through continued dividend growth, supported by earnings growth in regulated utilities and contracted assets. The company invests to provide reliable, resilient, safe and clean energy critical for New York City’s growing economy. The company is an industry leading owner and operator of contracted, large-scale solar generation in the United States. Con Edison is a responsible neighbor, helping the communities it serves become more sustainable.


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CECONY
Electric
CECONY provides electric service to approximately 3.4 million customers in all of New York City (except a part of Queens) and most of Westchester County, an approximately 660 square mile service area with a population of more than nine million.

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TableDuring the summer of Contents2015, electric peak demand in the company's service area was 12,316 MW (which occurred on July 20, 2015). At design conditions, electric peak demand in the company's service area would have been about 13,600 MW in 2015 compared to the company's forecast of 13,775 MW. The company decreased its five-year forecast of average annual growth of the electric peak demand in its service area at design conditions from approximately 0.9 percent (for 2015 to 2019) to 0.2 percent (for 2016 to 2020).


Gas
CECONY delivers gas to approximately 1.1 million customers in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and most of Westchester County.

In May 2015, the company decreased its five-year forecast of average annual growth of the peak gas demand in its service area at design conditions from approximately 2.8 percent (for 2015 to 2019) to 2.3 percent (for 2016 to 2020). The decrease reflects, among other things, that the new five-year forecast no longer covers the 2014/2015 heating season, the fourth year in which there was a significant increase in oil-to-gas conversions following changes to New York City regulations that will phase out the use of certain types of heating oil.

Steam
CECONY operates the largest steam distribution system in the United States by producing and delivering approximately 23,000 MMlb of steam annually to approximately 1,700 customers in parts of Manhattan.

O&R
Electric
O&R and its utility subsidiaries, Rockland Electric Company (RECO) and Pike County Light & Power Company (Pike) (together referred to herein as O&R) provide electric service to approximately 0.3 million customers in southeastern New York and in adjacent areas of northern New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania, an approximately 1,350 square mile service area.

During the summer of 2015, electric peak demand in the company's service area was 1,405 MW (which occurred on July 20, 2015). At design conditions, electric peak demand in the company's service area would have been about 1,617 MW in 2015 compared to the company's forecast of 1,645 MW. The company decreased its five-year forecast of average annual growth of the electric peak demand in its service area at design conditions from approximately 0.9 percent (for 2015 to 2019) to 0.3 percent (2016 to 2020).

Gas
O&R delivers gas to over 0.1 million customers in southeastern New York and adjacent areas of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Assets Held for Sale
In October 2015, O&R entered into an agreement to sell Pike to Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation (see Note O to the Third Quarter Financial Statements).


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Competitive Energy Businesses
Con Edison pursues competitive energy opportunities through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Con Edison Solutions, Con Edison Energy and Con Edison Development. These businesses sell to retail customers electricity purchased in wholesale markets and enter into related hedging transactions, provide energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers, and develop, own and operate renewable and energy infrastructure projects. During the three months endedIn June 30, 2015, Con Edison initiated a plan to actively market and sell the retail electric supply business of its competitive energy businesses (see Note O to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements). At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, Con Edison’s equity investment in its competitive energy businesses was $679$729 million and their assets were $1,549$1,547 million (including $167$173 million of assets classified as held for sale).

Certain financial data of Con Edison’s businesses are presented below:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015Six Months Ended June 30, 2015At June 30, 2015Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
At September 30, 2015
(Millions of Dollars, except
percentages)
Operating
Revenues
Net Income for
Common Stock
Operating
Revenues
Net Income for
Common Stock
Assets
Operating
Revenues
Net Income for
Common Stock
Operating
Revenues
Net Income for
Common Stock
Assets
CECONY$2,28382%$21196%$5,29283%$55995%$39,70189%$2,82982%$37588%$8,12282%$93592%$39,67088%
O&R(a)1786%(7)(3)%4116%163%2,6836%2297%205%6407%353%2,7136%
Total Utilities2,46188%20493%5,70389%57598%42,38495%3,05889%39593%8,76289%97095%42,38394%
Con Edison Solutions (b)(c)29010%63%62010%
%3531%34310%225%96210%212%3731%
Con Edison Energy (b)(c)241%1%551%51%171%251%1%801%71%159%
Con Edison Development131%105%23%142%1,1052%17%143%40%273%1,0843%
Other (c)(d)
%(2)(1)%3%(5)(1)%7382%
%(4)(1)%3%(8)(1)%9722%
Total Con Edison$2,788100%$219100%$6,404100%$589100%$44,751100%$3,443100%$428100%$9,847100%$1,017100%$44,971100%
(a)
Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 includes $3 million related to the impairment of certain assets held for sale. Assets at September 30, 2015 include assets classified as held for sale of $21 million. See Note O to the Third Quarter Financial Statements.
(b)Net income from the competitive energy businesses for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 includes $(9)$7 million and $(5)$2 million, respectively, of net after-tax mark-to-market gains/(losses) (Con Edison Solutions, $(10)$7 million and $(3)$4 million and Con Edison Energy, $1$0 million and $(2) million).
(b)(c)Operating revenues and net income from the competitive energy businesses for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 includes $277$327 million and $594$921 million, and $8$23 million and $3$25 million, respectively, related to their retail electric supply business. Assets at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 include assets classified as held for sale of $167$173 million (see Note O to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements).
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Results of Operations
Net income for common stock and earnings per share for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2015201420152014201520142015201420152014201520142015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars, except per share amounts)Net Income for
Common Stock
Earnings
per Share
Net Income for
Common Stock
Earnings
per Share
Net Income for
Common Stock
Earnings
per Share
Net Income for
Common Stock
Earnings
per Share
CECONY$211$172
$0.72

$0.58
$559$506
$1.91

$1.73
$375$399
$1.28

$1.36
$935$905
$3.19

$3.09
O&R(a)(7)8(0.02)0.03
16290.05
0.10
200.07
0.07
35490.12
0.17
Competitive energy businesses (b)(c)17330.06
0.12
19420.07
0.14
37200.12
0.07
55620.19
0.21
Other (c)(d)(2)(1)(0.01)
(5)(3)(0.02)(0.01)(4)(3)(0.01)(0.01)(8)(6)(0.03)(0.02)
Con Edison (d)(e)$219$212
$0.75

$0.73
$589$574
$2.01

$1.96
$428$436
$1.46

$1.49
$1,017$1,010
$3.47

$3.45
(a)
Includes $9 million or $0.03 a share and $3 million or $0.01 a share of net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 related to the impairment of certain assets held for sale (see Note O to the Third Quarter Financial Statements).
(b)Includes $7 million or $0.02 a share and $0 million of net after-tax mark-to-market lossesgains/(losses) for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $(5)$2 million or $(0.02)$0.01 a share and $9$8 million or $0.03 a share of net after-tax mark-to-market gains/(losses)gains for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Includes an after-tax gain on sale of solar electric production projects of $26 million or $0.09 a share for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014. Also includes an after-tax benefit of $7 million or $0.02 a share relating to the lease in/lease out (LILO) transactions terminated in 2013 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014.
(b)(c)Includes $8$23 million or $0.03$0.08 a share and $(2)$7 million or $(0.01)$0.02 a share of net income/(loss)income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $25 million or $0.09 a share and $3 million or $0.01 a share and $(4) million or $(0.01) a share of net income/(loss)income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to the retail electric supply business. See Note O to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements. These amounts reflect net after-tax mark-to-market gains/(losses) of $(10)$7 million or $(0.03)$0.02 a share and $(3)$(1) million or $(0.01) a share for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $(3)$4 million or $(0.01)$0.01 a share and $9$7 million or $0.03 a share for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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(c)(d)Other includes parent company and consolidation adjustments.
(d)(e)Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $0.74$1.45 a share and $0.72$1.48 a share for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $2.01$3.46 a share and $1.95$3.44 a share for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Companies’ results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015, as compared with the 2014 periods, reflect primarily changes inthe performance of the Utilities’ rate plans includingand higher interest expense related to debt financing, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, growth in its gas delivery service related to oil-to-gas conversions and lower other operations and maintenance expenses, offset in part by higher interest expense related to debt financing.expenses. The rate plans provide for revenues to cover expected increases in certain operating costs including depreciation and property taxes. In addition, under the rate plans, pensions and other operationspostretirement costs and maintenance expenses and depreciation, reflecting primarily the impact of higher utility plant balances.certain other costs are reconciled to amounts reflected in rates for such costs. The results of operations also include the net mark-to-market effects of the competitive energy businesses, the impairment of certain assets held for sale, the gain on sale of solar electric production projects and the impact of the LILO transactions in 2014.transactions.


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The following table presents the estimated effect on earnings per share and net income for common stock for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 periods as compared with 2014 periods, resulting from these and other major factors:

Three Months VariationSix Months VariationThree Months VariationNine Months Variation
(Millions of Dollars, except per share amounts)Earnings
per Share
Variation
Net Income for Common
Stock Variation
Earnings
per Share
Variation
Net Income for Common
Stock Variation
Earnings
per Share
Variation
Net Income for Common
Stock Variation
Earnings
per Share
Variation
Net Income for Common
Stock Variation
CECONY (a)   
Rate plans, primarily to recover increases in certain costs$0.14$40$0.19$57$0.10$31$0.27$82
Other operations and maintenance expenses0.0270.0720
(1)0.0719
Depreciation and amortization(0.02)(5)(0.05)(15)
Depreciation and property taxes(0.10)(30)(0.14)(42)
Net interest expense(0.02)(8)(0.05)(16)(0.02)(7)(0.08)(23)
Other0.0250.027
Other (b)(0.06)(17)(0.02)(6)
Total CECONY0.14390.1853(0.08)(24)0.1030
O&R (a)   
Rate plans (b)(0.02)(7)(0.01)(2)0.012

Other operations and maintenance expenses(0.02)(5)(0.03)(7)

(0.03)(8)
Other(c)(0.01)(3)(0.01)(4)(0.01)(2)(0.02)(6)
Total O&R(0.05)(15)(0.05)(13)

(0.05)(14)
Competitive energy businesses   
Operating revenues less energy costs0.0390.03100.07210.1029
Gain on sale of solar electric production projects(0.09)(26)(0.09)(26)

(0.09)(26)
Other operations and maintenance expenses(0.01)(2)(0.02)(7)(0.02)(5)(0.04)(12)
Net interest expense
1(0.02)(7)
Other0.0120.037
10.012
Total competitive energy businesses (c)(0.06)(16)(0.07)(23)0.0517(0.02)(7)
Other, including parent company expenses(0.01)(1)(0.01)(2)
(1)(0.01)(2)
Total variations$0.02$7$0.05$15$(0.03)$(8)$0.02$7
(a)Under the revenue decoupling mechanisms in the Utilities’ New York electric and gas rate plans and the weather-normalization clause applicable to their gas businesses, revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Under the rate plans, pension and other postretirement costs and certain other costs are reconciled to amounts reflected in rates for such costs. In general, the Utilities recover on a current basis the fuel, gas purchased for resale and purchased power costs they incur in supplying energy to their full-service customers. Accordingly, such costs do not generally affect the Companies’ results of operations.
(b)These variations primarily reflect the charge-offinclude a sales and use tax refund received of certain regulatory assets$9 million or $0.03 a share for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 ($112014. In addition, the variations include the gain on sale of certain non-utility properties of $5 million after-tax or $0.04$0.02 a share). See “Rate Plans - O&R New York - Electricshare and Gas” in Note B to$8 million or $0.03 a share for the Second Quarter Financial Statements.three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.
(c)
These variations includethe impairment of certain assets held for sale, the net mark-to-market effects and the impact of the LILO transactions shown in notenotes (a) and (b) in the Results of Operations table above.

The Companies’ other operations and maintenance expenses for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:


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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Millions of Dollars)20152014201520142015201420152014
CECONY   
Operations$348$342$690$710$383$346$1,074$1,056
Pensions and other postretirement benefits9111718223491117273351
Health care and other benefits383978753843116118
Regulatory fees and assessments (a)126114280238153150433388
Other84871601678592244259
Total CECONY6876991,3901,4247507482,1402,172
O&R85761671548281249235
Competitive energy businesses3127615037289878
Other (b)(1)(2)(1)

(2)
Total other operations and maintenance expenses$802$801$1,616$1,627$869$857$2,485$2,483
(a)Includes Demand Side Management, System Benefit Charges and Public Service Law 18A assessments which are collected in revenues.
(b)Includes parent company and consolidation adjustments.

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Con Edison’s principal business segments are CECONY’s regulated utility activities, O&R’s regulated utility activities and Con Edison’s competitive energy businesses. CECONY’s principal business segments are its regulated electric, gas and steam utility activities. A discussion of the results of operations by principal business segment for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 follows. For additional business segment financial information, see Note J to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 Compared with Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014
The Companies’ results of operations in 2015 compared with 2014 were:

CECONYO&R
Competitive Energy
Businesses
Other (a)Con Edison (b)CECONYO&R
Competitive Energy
Businesses
Other (a)Con Edison (b)
(Millions of Dollars)
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Operating revenues$(153)(6.3)%$(14)(7.3)%$4415.5%
$—

$(123)(4.2)%$(9)(0.3)%$(3)(1.3)%$6520.2%
$—

$531.6%
Purchased power(159)(30.8)23.8
3415.9


(123)(15.7)(47)(8.2)(3)(4.5)3414.4
1Large
(15)(1.7)
Fuel(3)(8.8)





(3)(8.8)(11)(26.2)



1Large
(10)(24.4)
Gas purchased for resale(50)(48.1)(6)(40.0)(6)(18.8)

(62)(41.1)(6)(16.7)(2)(18.2)(4)(13.8)

(12)(15.8)
Other operations and maintenance(12)(1.7)911.8
414.8


10.1
20.3
11.2
932.1


121.4
Depreciation and amortization72.8
213.3
250.0


114.2
124.8
16.3
3Large
(1)Large
155.6
Taxes, other than income taxes(10)(2.2)17.1




(9)(1.9)5212.0
17.1


(1)
5211.5
Gain on sale of solar electric production projects



(45)


(45)
Operating income7419.2
(22)Large
(35)(72.9)

173.7
(11)(1.5)(1)(2.3)23Large


111.3
Other income less deductions133.3
(2)Large
19.1
1Large
111.1
(13)Large
(5)
213.3
(1)Large
(17)(65.4)
Net interest expense139.8
112.5
(1)(50.0)(1)(14.3)%128.0
118.2
112.5
2
(2)(25.0)%128.0
Income before income tax expense6224.8
(25)Large
(33)(57.9)228.6
61.9
(35)(5.5)(7)(20.0)2365.7
114.3
(18)(2.6)
Income tax expense2329.5
(10)Large
(17)(70.8)350.0
(1)(1.0)(11)(4.7)(7)(46.7)640.0
250.0
(10)(3.9)
Net income for common stock$3922.7%$(15)Large
$(16)(48.5)%$(1)Large
$73.3%$(24)(6.0)%
$—
%$1785.0%$(1)(33.3)%$(8)(1.8)%
(a)Includes parent company and consolidation adjustments.
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CECONY

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014
  
(Millions of Dollars)ElectricGasSteam2015 TotalElectricGasSteam2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
ElectricGasSteam2015 TotalElectricGasSteam2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
Operating revenues$1,879$308$96$2,283$1,978$360$98$2,436$(153)$2,558$213$58$2,829$2,582$210$46$2,838$(9)
Purchased power350
8358505
12517(159)519
7526564
9573(47)
Fuel15
163120
1434(3)24
73137
542(11)
Gas purchased for resale
54
54
104
104(50)
30
30
36
36(6)
Other operations and maintenance5351074568754610746699(12)59810646750603102437482
Depreciation and amortization2013518254195331924772073520262198331925012
Taxes, other than income taxes35658254393656222449(10)3995927485369531143352
Operating income$422$54$(16)$460$347$54$(15)$386$74$811$(17)$(49)$745$811$(14)$(41)$756$(11)

Electric
CECONY’s results of electric operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014VariationSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$1,879$1,978$(99)$2,558$2,582$(24)
Purchased power350505(155)519564(45)
Fuel1520(5)2437(13)
Other operations and maintenance535546(11)598603(5)
Depreciation and amortization20119562071989
Taxes, other than income taxes356365(9)39936930
Electric operating income$422$347$75$811
$—

CECONY’s electric sales and deliveries for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential/Religious (b)2,207
2,091
116
5.5% $578$595$(17)(2.9)%3,577
3,129
448
14.3% $903$852$516.0%
Commercial/Industrial2,246
2,285
(39)(1.7) 448472(24)(5.1)2,692
2,725
(33)(1.2) 574606(32)(5.3)
Energy choice customers6,116
6,099
17
0.3
 618600183.0
7,822
7,479
343
4.6
 888891(3)(0.3)
NYPA, Municipal Agency and other sales2,374
2,453
(79)(3.2) 141154(13)(8.4)2,731
2,779
(48)(1.7) 19819442.1
Other operating revenues (c)



 94157(63)(40.1)



 (5)39(44)Large
Total12,943
12,928
15
0.1%(d)$1,879$1,978$(99)(5.0)%16,822
16,112
710
4.4%(d)$2,558$2,582$(24)(0.9)%
(a)Revenues from electric sales are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues generally are not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved.
(b)“Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations.
(c)Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the revenue decoupling mechanism and other provisions of the company’s rate plans.
(d)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, electric delivery volumes in CECONY’s service area decreased 1.22.3 percent in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.


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Operating revenues decreased $99$24 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower purchased power ($15545 million) and fuel expenses ($513 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the electric rate plan ($6531 million).

Purchased power expenses decreased $155$45 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($167124 million), offset by higher purchased volumes ($1279 million).

Fuel expenses decreased $5$13 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower unit costs ($615 million), offset by higher sendout volumes from the company’s electric generating facilities ($12 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $11$5 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower pension costs ($21 million) and lower costs for the support and protection of company underground facilities to accommodate New York City municipal projects ($34 million), offset in part by higher electric operating costs ($12 million) and an increase in the surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($139 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $6$9 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.

Taxes, other than income taxes decreased $9increased $30 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to the elimination of the New York City subsidiary capital tax ($3 million), lower payrollhigher property taxes ($219 million) and lower statea sales and local revenue taxesuse tax refund received in 2014 ($212 million).

Gas
CECONY’s results of gas operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

Three Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014VariationSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$308$360$(52)$213$210$3
Gas purchased for resale54104(50)3036(6)
Other operations and maintenance107
1061024
Depreciation and amortization3533235332
Taxes, other than income taxes5862(4)59536
Gas operating income$54
$—
$(17)$(14)$(3)

CECONY’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential9,048
8,779
269
3.1% $146$165$(19)(11.5)%4,118
3,844
274
7.1% $83$88$(5)(5.7)%
General6,125
5,936
189
3.2
 5775(18)(24.0)3,226
3,527
(301)(8.5) 3543(8)(18.6)
Firm transportation14,640
14,341
299
2.1
 97102(5)(4.9)8,185
8,090
95
1.2
 5861(3)(4.9)
Total firm sales and transportation29,813
29,056
757
2.6
(b)300342(42)(12.3)15,529
15,461
68
0.4
(b)176192(16)(8.3)
Interruptible sales (c)1,321
3,536
(2,215)(62.6) 1133(22)(66.7)1,772
933
839
89.9
 6(9)15Large
NYPA10,035
13,402
(3,367)(25.1) 1

14,023
12,433
1,590
12.8
 1

Generation plants19,217
18,575
642
3.5
 7

30,610
33,557
(2,947)(8.8) 78(1)(12.5)
Other4,116
6,398
(2,282)(35.7) 713(6)(46.2)4,512
4,120
392
9.5
 67(1)(14.3)
Other operating revenues (d)



 (18)(36)1850.0




 1711654.5
Total64,502
70,967
(6,465)(9.1)% $308$360$(52)(14.4)%66,446
66,504
(58)(0.1)% $213$210$31.4%

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(a)Revenues from gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Delivery revenues, however, are affected by changes in volumes attributable to changes in the average number of customers.
(b)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, firm gas sales and transportation volumes in the company’s service area increased 5.20.6 percent in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period reflecting primarily increased volumes attributable to additional customers that have converted from oil-to-gas as heating fuel for their buildings.period.
(c)Includes 1,635765 and 246 thousands of Dt for the 2015 and 2014 period,periods, which isare also reflected in firm transportation and other.
(d)Other gas operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans.

Operating revenues decreased $52increased $3 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to a decreasehigher revenues from the gas rate plan ($13 million), offset in part by lower gas purchased for resale expense ($506 million).

Gas purchased for resale decreased $50$6 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower unit costs ($5111 million), offset by higher sendout volumes ($15 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher operating costs attributable to emergency response ($9 million), offset in part by a decrease in the surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($5 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $2 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher gas utility plant balances.

Taxes, other than income taxes decreased $4increased $6 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to lower state and local revenuehigher property taxes ($35 million) and lower property taxesa sales and use tax refund received in 2014 ($12 million).

Steam
CECONY’s results of steam operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

Three Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014VariationSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$96$98$(2)$58$46$12
Purchased power812(4)79(2)
Fuel16142752
Other operations and maintenance4546(1)46433
Depreciation and amortization1819(1)20191
Taxes, other than income taxes25223271116
Steam operating income$(16)$(15)$(1)$(49)$(41)$(8)

CECONY’s steam sales and deliveries for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

Millions of Pounds Delivered Revenues in MillionsMillions of Pounds Delivered Revenues in Millions
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
General68
76
(8)(10.5)% $4
$—

19
14
5
35.7% $2
$—

Apartment house1,121
1,210
(89)(7.4) 2931(2)(6.5)%816
845
(29)(3.4) 16

Annual power2,607
2,761
(154)(5.6) 7173(2)(2.7)2,961
2,779
182
6.5
 46

Other operating revenues (a)



 (8)(10)220.0




 (6)(18)1266.7%
Total3,796
4,047
(251)(6.2)%(b)$96$98$(2)(2.0)%3,796
3,638
158
4.3%(b)$58$46$1226.1%
(a)Other steam operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans.
(b)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, steam sales and deliveries decreased 6.43.4 percent in three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.


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Operating revenues decreased $2increased $12 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower purchased power costs ($4 million), offset in part by higher fuel expenses ($2 million).

Purchased power expenses decreased $4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($2 million) and lower purchased volumes ($2 million).


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Fuel expenses increased $2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to higher unit costs ($2 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower costs for the support and protection of company underground facilities to accommodate New York City municipal projects.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Taxes, other than income taxes increased $3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to higher property taxes.

Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense increased $13 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to new debt issuances in late 2014.

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes increased $23 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher income before income tax expense.

O&R

  
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 
  
(Millions of Dollars)ElectricGas2015 TotalElectricGas2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
Operating revenues$162$16$178$157$35$192$(14)
Purchased power54
5452
522
Gas purchased for resale
99
1515(6)
Other operations and maintenance6817855917769
Depreciation and amortization13417114152
Taxes, other than income taxes11415104141
Operating income$16$(18)$(2)$25$(5)$20$(22)

Electric
O&R’s results of electric operations for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$162$157$5
Purchased power54522
Other operations and maintenance68599
Depreciation and amortization13112
Taxes, other than income taxes11101
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O&R’s electric sales and deliveries for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential/Religious (b)364
328
36
11.0% $74$65$913.8%
Commercial/Industrial195
196
(1)(0.5) 3333

Energy choice customers784
796
(12)(1.5) 504736.4
Public authorities25
24
1
4.2
 22

Other operating revenues (c)



 310(7)(70.0)
Total1,368
1,344
24
1.8%(d)$162$157$53.2%
(a)O&R’s New York electric delivery revenues are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. O&R’s electric sales in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are not subject to a decoupling mechanism, and as a result, changes in such volumes do impact revenues.
(b)“Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations.
(c)Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s electric rate plan.
(d)After adjusting for weather and other variations, electric delivery volumes in O&R’s service area increased 0.4 percent in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Operating revenues increased $5 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher revenues from the New York electricsteam rate plan ($8 million), the weather impact on revenues ($2 million) and higher purchased powerfuel expenses ($2 million), offset in part by the charge-off of certain regulatory assetslower purchased power costs ($42 million). See “Rate Plans - O&R New York - Electric and Gas” in Note B to the Second Quarter Financial Statements.

Purchased power expenses decreased $2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs.

Fuel expenses increased $2 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to an increase inhigher unit costs ($5 million), offset by a decrease in purchased volumes ($3 million).costs.

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $9$3 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher tree trimming costs ($3 million), an increase in surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($2 million) and increase in storm costs ($2 million).steam operating costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased $2$1 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher electricsteam utility plant balances.

Taxes, other than income taxes increased $1$16 million in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to higher state and local revenue taxes.

Gas
O&R’s results of gas operations for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$16$35$(19)
Gas purchased for resale915(6)
Other operations and maintenance1717
Depreciation and amortization44
Taxes, other than income taxes44
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O&R’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential929
991
(62)(6.3)% $12$16$(4)(25.0)%
General207
205
2
1.0
 23(1)(33.3)
Firm transportation1,668
1,774
(106)(6.0) 1213(1)(7.7)
Total firm sales and transportation2,804
2,970
(166)(5.6)(b)2632(6)(18.8)
Interruptible sales1,048
1,064
(16)(1.5) 1
1Large
Generation plants1
22
(21)(95.5) 



Other119
131
(12)(9.2) 



Other gas revenues



 (11)3(14)Large
Total3,972
4,187
(215)(5.1)% $16$35$(19)(54.3)%
(a)Revenues from New York gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Delivery revenues, however, are affected by changes in volumes attributable to changes in the average number of customers.
(b)After adjusting for weather and other variations, total firm sales and transportation volumes increased 3.5 percent in three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Operating revenues decreased $19 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to the charge-off of certain regulatory assetsproperty taxes ($1415 million) and a decrease in gas purchased for resale ($6 million). See “Rate Plans - O&R New York - Electric and Gas” in Note B to the Second Quarter Financial Statements.

Gas purchased for resale decreased $6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in purchased volumes ($17 million), offset by an increase in unit costs ($11 million).

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $10 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense.

Competitive Energy Businesses
The competitive energy businesses’ results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$328$284$44
Purchased power24821434
Gas purchased for resale2632(6)
Other operations and maintenance31274
Depreciation and amortization642
Taxes, other than income taxes44
(Gain) on sale of solar electric production projects
(45)45
Operating income$13$48$(35)

Operating revenues increased $44 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period, due primarily to higher electric retail revenues. Electric retail revenues increased $52 million due to higher sales volume ($45 million) and higher unit prices ($7 million). Wholesale revenues decreased $12 million due to lower sales volumes. Solar revenues decreased $1 million primarily due to Con Edison Development’s May 2014 sale of 50 percent of its membership interest in CED California Holdings Financing I, LLC (California Solar). Net mark-to-market values decreased $11 million, of which $12 million in losses are reflected in purchased power

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expenses and $1 million in gains are reflected in revenues. Other revenues increased $4 million due primarily to higher energy services revenues.

Purchased power expenses increased $34 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher volumes ($35 million) and changes in mark-to-market losses ($12 million), offset by lower unit prices ($13 million).

Gas purchased for resale decreased $6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower volumes.

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to an increase in solar electric production projects in operation during 2015.

Depreciation and amortization increased $2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due an increase in solar electric production projects in operation during 2015.

Gain on sale of solar electric production projects decreased $45 million reflecting Con Edison Development's May 2014 sale of 50 percent of its membership interest in California Solar.

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $17 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense and higher production tax credits and amortization of investment tax credits ($3 million).

Other
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
The Companies’ results of operations in 2015 compared with 2014 were:

  CECONYO&R
Competitive Energy
Businesses
Other (a)Con Edison (b)
(Millions of Dollars)
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Operating revenues$(349)(6.2)%$(37)(8.3)%$9014.7%
$—

$(296)(4.4)%
Purchased power(238)(21.0)(15)(12.5)5110.4


(202)(11.6)
Fuel(4)(2.1)





(4)(2.1)
Gas purchased for resale(199)(44.1)(24)(43.6)2247.8
1Large
(200)(36.3)
Other operations and maintenance(34)(2.4)138.4
1122.0
(1)Large
(11)(0.7)
Depreciation and amortization255.1
517.2


(1)
295.5
Taxes, other than income taxes(12)(1.3)

111.1


(11)(1.1)
Gain on sale of solar electric production projects



(45)


(45)
Operating income11311.0
(16)(27.1)(40)(80.0)1Large
585.1
Other income less deductions(3)Large
(2)(66.7)215.4
(3)Large
(6)(30.0)
Net interest expense269.8
15.9
12Large
(2)(14.3)%3712.9
Income before income tax expense8410.9
(19)(42.2)(50)(69.4)

151.7
Income tax expense3111.8
(6)(37.5)(27)(90.0)225.0


Net income for common stock$5310.5%$(13)(44.8)%$(23)(54.8)%$(2)(66.7)%$152.6%
(a)Includes parent company and consolidation adjustments.
(b)Represents the consolidated financial results of Con Edison and its businesses.


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CECONY

  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
  
  
(Millions of Dollars)ElectricGasSteam2015 TotalElectricGasSteam2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
Operating revenues$3,858$963$471$5,292$4,053$1,149$439$5,641$(349)
Purchased power876
218971,103
321,135(238)
Fuel72
113185112
77189(4)
Gas purchased for resale
252
252
451
451(199)
Other operations and maintenance1,079217941,3901,116211971,424(34)
Depreciation and amortization4037038511383643948625
Taxes, other than income taxes7281305691473413656926(12)
Operating income$700$294$149$1,143$605$287$138$1,030$113

Electric
CECONY’s results of electric operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Six Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$3,858$4,053$(195)
Purchased power8761,103(227)
Fuel72112(40)
Other operations and maintenance1,0791,116(37)
Depreciation and amortization40338320
Taxes, other than income taxes728734(6)
Electric operating income$700$605$95

CECONY’s electric sales and deliveries for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with theuse tax refund received in 2014 period were:

  
Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Six Months Ended
  
 Six Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential/Religious (b)4,671
4,507
164
3.6% $1,295$1,382$(87)(6.3)%
Commercial/Industrial4,683
4,746
(63)(1.3) 9751,090(115)(10.6)
Energy choice customers12,516
12,535
(19)(0.2) 1,2141,122928.2
NYPA, Municipal Agency and other sales4,957
5,036
(79)(1.6) 269287(18)(6.3)
Other operating revenues (c)



 105172(67)(39.0)
Total26,827
26,824
3
%(d)$3,858$4,053$(195)(4.8)%
(a)Revenues from electric sales are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues generally are not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved.
(b)“Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations.
(c)Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the revenue decoupling mechanism and other provisions of the company’s rate plans.
(d)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, electric delivery volumes in CECONY’s service area decreased 0.8 percent in six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.


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Operating revenues decreased $195 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower purchased power ($227 million) and fuel expenses ($40 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the electric rate plan ($77 million).

Purchased power expenses decreased $227 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($230 million), offset by higher purchased volumes ($3 million).

Fuel expenses decreased $40 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower unit costs ($36 million) and lower sendout volumes from the company’s electric generating facilities ($4 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $37 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower pension costs ($43 million), lower electric operating costs ($39 million), offset in part by an increase in the surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($43 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $20 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.

Taxes, other than income taxes decreased $6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to the elimination of the New York City subsidiary capital tax ($3 million) and lower property taxes ($3 million).

Gas
CECONY’s results of gas operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Six Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$963$1,149$(186)
Gas purchased for resale252451(199)
Other operations and maintenance2172116
Depreciation and amortization70646
Taxes, other than income taxes130136(6)
Gas operating income$294$287$7

CECONY’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Six Months Ended
  
 Six Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential34,762
31,805
2,957
9.3% $449$528$(79)(15.0)%
General19,545
18,624
921
4.9
 181241(60)(24.9)
Firm transportation49,393
43,391
6,002
13.8
 28427951.8
Total firm sales and transportation103,700
93,820
9,880
10.5
(b)9141,048(134)(12.8)
Interruptible sales (c)4,161
8,660
(4,499)(52.0) 3993(54)(58.1)
NYPA19,802
24,869
(5,067)(20.4) 11

Generation plants32,040
31,654
386
1.2
 1315(2)(13.3)
Other11,773
13,740
(1,967)(14.3) 1525(10)(40.0)
Other operating revenues (d)



 (19)(33)1442.4
Total171,476
172,743
(1,267)(0.7)% $963$1,149$(186)(16.2)%

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(a)Revenues from gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Delivery revenues, however, are affected by changes in volumes attributable to changes in the average number of customers.
(b)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, firm gas sales and transportation volumes in the company’s service area increased 8.4 percent in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period reflecting primarily increased volumes attributable to additional customers that have converted from oil-to-gas as heating fuel for their buildings.
(c)Includes 1,043 and 5,668 thousands of Dt for 2015 and 2014 periods, respectively, which are also reflected in firm transportation and other.
(d)Other gas operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans.

Operating revenues decreased $186 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to a decrease in gas purchased for resale expenses ($199 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the gas rate plan ($20 million) reflecting primarily higher delivery volumes attributable to oil-to-gas conversions.

Gas purchased for resale decreased $199 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower unit costs ($218 million), offset by higher sendout volumes ($19 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $6 million due primarily to higher operating costs attributable to emergency response ($23 million), offset in part by lower pension costs ($6 million), lower costs for the support and protection of company underground facilities to accommodate New York City municipal projects ($5 million) and a decrease in surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($1 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher gas utility plant balances.

Taxes, other than income taxes decreased $6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to lower state and local revenue taxes ($5 million) and lower property taxes ($1 million).

Steam
CECONY’s results of steam operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Six Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$471$439$32
Purchased power2132(11)
Fuel1137736
Other operations and maintenance9497(3)
Depreciation and amortization3839(1)
Taxes, other than income taxes5656
Steam operating income$149$138$11

CECONY’s steam sales and deliveries for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Millions of Pounds Delivered Revenues in Millions
  
Six Months Ended
  
 Six Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
General441
456
(15)(3.3)% $22$22
$—

Apartment house4,240
4,111
129
3.1
 130119119.2%
Annual power9,632
9,772
(140)(1.4) 333319144.4
Other operating revenues (a)



 (14)(21)733.3
Total14,313
14,339
(26)(0.2)%(b)$471$439$327.3%
(a)Other steam operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans.
(b)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, steam sales and deliveries decreased 3.0 percent in six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

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Operating revenues increased $32 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher fuel expenses ($36 million) and the weather impact on revenues ($7 million), offset in part by lower purchased power costs ($11 million).

Purchased power expenses decreased $11 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($10 million) and lower purchased volumes ($1 million).

Fuel expenses increased $36 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to higher unit costs ($34 million) and higher sendout volumes ($2 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower costs for the support and protection of company underground facilities to accommodate New York City municipal projects.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Other Income (Deductions)
Other income (deductions) decreased $3$13 million in the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to the gain on sale of certain non-utility property in 2014.

Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense increased $26$11 million in the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to new debt issuances in late 2014.

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes increased $31decreased $11 million in the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higherlower income before income tax expense.

O&R

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 
  
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014
 
  
(Millions of Dollars)ElectricGas2015 TotalElectricGas2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
ElectricGas2015 TotalElectricGas2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
Operating revenues$318$93$411$320$128$448$(37)$205$24$229$205$27$232$(3)
Purchased power105
105120
120(15)64
6467
67(3)
Gas purchased for resale
3131
5555(24)
99
1111(2)
Other operations and maintenance1323516712034154136616826516811
Depreciation and amortization2593421829513417124161
Taxes, other than income taxes2293122931
11415104141
Operating income$34$9$43$37$22$59$(16)$51$(9)$42$51$(8)$43$(1)

Electric
O&R’s results of electric operations for the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Six Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$318$320$(2)
Purchased power105120(15)
Other operations and maintenance13212012
Depreciation and amortization25214
Taxes, other than income taxes2222
Electric operating income$34$37$(3)

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Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$205$205
$—
Purchased power6467(3)
Other operations and maintenance66651
Depreciation and amortization13121
Taxes, other than income taxes11101
Electric operating income$51$51
$—

O&R’s electric sales and deliveries for the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
Six Months Ended
  
 Six Months Ended
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential/Religious (b)745
704
41
5.8% $147$139$85.8%533
477
56
11.7% $99$98$11.0%
Commercial/Industrial391
409
(18)(4.4) 6370(7)(10.0)220
211
9
4.3
 3536(1)(2.8)
Energy choice customers1,578
1,579
(1)(0.1) 999277.6
926
884
42
4.8
 696634.5
Public authorities50
49
1
2.0
 57(2)(28.6)28
28


 3

Other operating revenues (c)



 412(8)(66.7)



 (1)2(3)Large
Total2,764
2,741
23
0.8%(d)$318$320$(2)(0.6)%1,707
1,600
107
6.7%(d)$205
$—

(a)O&R’s New York electric delivery revenues are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. O&R’s electric sales in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are not subject to a decoupling mechanism, and as a result, changes in such volumes do impact revenues.
(b)“Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations.
(c)Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s electric rate plan.
(d)After adjusting for weather and other variations, electric delivery volumes in O&R’s service area decreased 0.70.2 percent in the sixthree months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Purchased power expenses decreased $3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in purchased volumes.

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to an increase in surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers.

Depreciation and amortization increased $1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.

Gas
O&R’s results of gas operations for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$24$27$(3)
Gas purchased for resale911(2)
Other operations and maintenance1616
Depreciation and amortization44
Taxes, other than income taxes44
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O&R’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Three Months Ended
  
 Three Months Ended
  
DescriptionSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential481
487
(6)(1.2)% $7$8$(1)(12.5)%
General120
125
(5)(4.0) 12(1)(50.0)
Firm transportation980
1,039
(59)(5.7) 89(1)(11.1)
Total firm sales and transportation1,581
1,651
(70)(4.2) 1619(3)(15.8)
Interruptible sales938
891
47
5.3
 



Generation plants10
21
(11)(52.4) 



Other70
76
(6)(7.9) 



Other gas revenues



 88

Total2,599
2,639
(40)(1.5)% $24$27$(3)(11.1)%
(a)Revenues from New York gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Delivery revenues, however, are affected by changes in volumes attributable to changes in the average number of customers.


Operating revenues decreased $3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to a decrease in gas purchased for resale ($2 million).

Gas purchased for resale decreased $2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in purchased volumes ($9 million), offset by an increase in unit costs ($7 million).

Other Income (Deductions)
Other income (deductions) decreased $5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to the impairment of certain assets held for sale(see Note O to the Third Quarter Financial Statements).

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense and a tax benefit from a corporate-owned life insurance policy ($2 million).

Competitive Energy Businesses
The competitive energy businesses’ results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$386$321$65
Purchased power27023634
Gas purchased for resale2529(4)
Other operations and maintenance37289
Depreciation and amortization633
Taxes, other than income taxes55
Operating income$43$20$23

Operating revenues increased $65 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period, due primarily to higher electric retail revenues. Electric retail revenues increased $62 million due to higher sales volume ($58 million) and higher unit prices ($4 million). Wholesale revenues decreased $5 million due to lower sales volumes. Solar revenues increased $8 million primarily due to an increase in solar electric production

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projects in operation. Net mark-to-market values increased $12 million, of which $14 million in gains are reflected in purchased power expenses and $2 million in losses are reflected in revenues. Other revenues increased $2 million due primarily to higher energy services revenues.

Purchased power expenses increased $34 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher volumes ($46 million) and unit prices ($2 million), offset by changes in mark-to-market gains ($14 million).

Gas purchased for resale decreased $4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower purchased volumes.

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to an increase in energy services costs ($4 million), other general operating expenses ($4 million) and business development costs ($1 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due an increase in solar electric production projects in operation during 2015.

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes increased $6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher income before income tax expense, offset in part by higher production tax credits and amortization of investment tax credits ($2 million).

Other
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
The Companies’ results of operations in 2015 compared with 2014 were:

  CECONYO&R
Competitive Energy
Businesses
Other (a)Con Edison (b)
(Millions of Dollars)
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Increases
(Decreases)
Amount
Increases
(Decreases)
Percent
Operating revenues$(357)(4.2)%$(40)(5.9)%$15316.4%
$—

$(244)(2.4)%
Purchased power(284)(16.6)(18)(9.6)8511.7


(217)(8.3)
Fuel(15)(6.5)





(15)(6.5)
Gas purchased for resale(205)(42.1)(25)(38.5)1925.3
(1)
(212)(33.8)
Other operations and maintenance(32)(1.5)146.0
2025.6


20.1
Depreciation and amortization364.9
613.3
214.3


445.5
Taxes, other than income taxes402.9


(1)(6.7)1Large
402.8
Gain on sale of solar electric production projects



(45)


(45)
Operating income1035.8
(17)(16.7)(17)(24.3)

693.5
Other income less deductions(17)Large
(7)Large
414.3
(2)Large
(22)(48.9)
Net interest expense379.3
13.8
14Large
(1)(5.0)%5111.7
Income before income tax expense493.5
(25)(31.6)(27)(25.2)(1)(5.6)(4)(0.3)
Income tax expense193.8
(11)(36.7)(20)(44.4)18.3
(11)(2.0)
Net income for common stock$303.3%$(14)(28.6)%$(7)(11.3)%$(2)(33.3)%$70.7%
(a)Includes parent company and consolidation adjustments.
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CECONY

  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
  
  
(Millions of Dollars)ElectricGasSteam2015 TotalElectricGasSteam2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
Operating revenues$6,416$1,177$529$8,122$6,635$1,359$485$8,479$(357)
Purchased power1,395
281,4231,667
401,707(284)
Fuel96
120216149
82231(15)
Gas purchased for resale
282
282
487
487(205)
Other operations and maintenance1,6773231402,1401,7193121412,172(32)
Depreciation and amortization61010558773581985873736
Taxes, other than income taxes1,127189831,3991,103189671,35940
Operating income$1,511$278$100$1,889$1,416$273$97$1,786$103

Electric
CECONY’s results of electric operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Nine Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$6,416$6,635$(219)
Purchased power1,3951,667(272)
Fuel96149(53)
Other operations and maintenance1,6771,719(42)
Depreciation and amortization61058129
Taxes, other than income taxes1,1271,10324
Electric operating income$1,511$1,416$95

CECONY’s electric sales and deliveries for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Nine Months Ended
  
 Nine Months Ended
  
DescriptionSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential/Religious (b)8,247
7,636
611
8.0% $2,198$2,234$(36)(1.6)%
Commercial/Industrial7,375
7,472
(97)(1.3) 1,5491,697(148)(8.7)
Energy choice customers20,339
20,014
325
1.6
 2,1022,012904.5
NYPA, Municipal Agency and other sales7,687
7,807
(120)(1.5) 467480(13)(2.7)
Other operating revenues (c)



 100212(112)(52.8)
Total43,648
42,929
719
1.7%(d)$6,416$6,635$(219)(3.3)%
(a)Revenues from electric sales are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues generally are not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved.
(b)“Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations.
(c)Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the revenue decoupling mechanism and other provisions of the company’s rate plans.
(d)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, electric delivery volumes in CECONY’s service area decreased 1.4 percent in nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.


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Operating revenues decreased $219 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower purchased power ($272 million) and fuel expenses ($53 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the electric rate plan ($101 million).

Purchased power expenses decreased $272 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($363 million), offset by higher purchased volumes ($91 million).

Fuel expenses decreased $53 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower unit costs ($52 million) and lower sendout volumes from the company’s electric generating facilities ($1 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $42 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower pension costs ($64 million) and lower electric operating costs ($27 million), offset in part by an increase in the surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($51 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $29 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.

Taxes, other than income taxes increased $24 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to higher property taxes ($15 million), sales and use tax refund received in 2014 ($12 million), higher payroll taxes ($2 million), offset in part by the elimination of the New York City subsidiary capital tax ($5 million).

Gas
CECONY’s results of gas operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Nine Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$1,177$1,359$(182)
Gas purchased for resale282487(205)
Other operations and maintenance32331211
Depreciation and amortization105987
Taxes, other than income taxes189189
Gas operating income$278$273$5

CECONY’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Nine Months Ended
  
 Nine Months Ended
  
DescriptionSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential39,010
35,649
3,361
9.4% $532$616$(84)(13.6)%
General22,641
22,150
491
2.2
 217284(67)(23.6)
Firm transportation57,578
51,481
6,097
11.8
 34234110.3
Total firm sales and transportation119,229
109,280
9,949
9.1
(b)1,0911,241(150)(12.1)
Interruptible sales (c)5,933
9,593
(3,660)(38.2) 4584(39)(46.4)
NYPA33,825
37,302
(3,477)(9.3) 22

Generation plants62,650
65,211
(2,561)(3.9) 2023(3)(13.0)
Other16,285
17,860
(1,575)(8.8) 2131(10)(32.3)
Other operating revenues (d)



 (2)(22)2090.9
Total237,922
239,246
(1,324)(0.6)% $1,177$1,359$(182)(13.4)%

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(a)Revenues from gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Delivery revenues, however, are affected by changes in volumes attributable to changes in the average number of customers.
(b)After adjusting for variations, principally weather and billing days, firm gas sales and transportation volumes in the company’s service area increased 7.2 percent in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period reflecting primarily increased volumes attributable to additional customers that have converted from oil-to-gas as heating fuel for their buildings.
(c)Includes 1,809 and 5,914 thousands of Dt for 2015 and 2014 periods, respectively, which are also reflected in firm transportation and other.
(d)Other gas operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans.

Operating revenues decreased $182 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to a decrease in gas purchased for resale expenses ($205 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the gas rate plan ($30 million) reflecting primarily higher delivery volumes attributable to oil-to-gas conversions.

Gas purchased for resale decreased $205 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to lower unit costs ($230 million), offset by higher sendout volumes ($25 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $11 million due primarily to higher operating costs attributable to emergency response ($32 million), offset in part by lower pension costs ($9 million), a decrease in surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($6 million) and lower costs for the support and protection of company underground facilities to accommodate New York City municipal projects ($2 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher gas utility plant balances.

Steam
CECONY’s results of steam operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Nine Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$529$485$44
Purchased power2840(12)
Fuel1208238
Other operations and maintenance140141(1)
Depreciation and amortization5858
Taxes, other than income taxes836716
Steam operating income$100$97$3

CECONY’s steam sales and deliveries for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Millions of Pounds Delivered Revenues in Millions
  
Nine Months Ended
  
 Nine Months Ended
  
DescriptionSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
General460
470
(10)(2.1)% $24$24
$—

Apartment house5,056
4,956
100
2.0
 145135107.4%
Annual power12,593
12,551
42
0.3
 379365143.8
Other operating revenues (a)



 (19)(39)2051.3
Total18,109
17,977
132
0.7%(b)$529$485$449.1%
(a)Other steam operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s rate plans.
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Operating revenues increased $44 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher fuel expenses ($38 million), the weather impact on revenues ($9 million) and higher revenues from the steam rate plan ($5 million), offset in part by lower purchased power costs ($12 million).

Purchased power expenses decreased $12 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($11 million) and lower purchased volumes ($1 million).

Fuel expenses increased $38 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to higher unit costs ($36 million) and higher sendout volumes ($2 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses decreased $1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower costs for the support and protection of company underground facilities to accommodate New York City municipal projects ($3 million), offset in part by higher steam operating costs ($1 million).

Taxes, other than income taxes increased $16 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to higher property taxes ($15 million) and a sales and use tax refund received in 2014 ($1 million).

Other Income (Deductions)
Other income (deductions) decreased $17 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to the gain on sale of certain non-utility properties in 2014.

Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense increased $37 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to new debt issuances in late 2014.

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes increased $19 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher income before income tax expense.

O&R

  
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
 
  
(Millions of Dollars)ElectricGas2015 TotalElectricGas2014 Total
2015-2014
Variation
Operating revenues$523$117$640$525$155$680$(40)
Purchased power169
169187
187(18)
Gas purchased for resale
4040
6565(25)
Other operations and maintenance198512491855023514
Depreciation and amortization3813513312456
Taxes, other than income taxes331346331346
Operating income$85
$—
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Electric
O&R’s results of electric operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Nine Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$523$525$(2)
Purchased power169187(18)
Other operations and maintenance19818513
Depreciation and amortization38335
Taxes, other than income taxes3333
Electric operating income$85$87$(2)

O&R’s electric sales and deliveries for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

  
Millions of kWhs Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
  
Nine Months Ended
  
 Nine Months Ended
  
DescriptionSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential/Religious (b)1,278
1,181
97
8.2% $246$237$93.8%
Commercial/Industrial611
620
(9)(1.5) 98106(8)(7.5)
Energy choice customers2,504
2,463
41
1.7
 168158106.3
Public authorities78
77
1
1.3
 810(2)(20.0)
Other operating revenues (c)



 314(11)(78.6)
Total4,471
4,341
130
3.0%(d)$523$525$(2)(0.4)%
(a)O&R’s New York electric delivery revenues are subject to a revenue decoupling mechanism, as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. O&R’s electric sales in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are not subject to a decoupling mechanism, and as a result, changes in such volumes do impact revenues.
(b)“Residential/Religious” generally includes single-family dwellings, individual apartments in multi-family dwellings, religious organizations and certain other not-for-profit organizations.
(c)Other electric operating revenues generally reflect changes in regulatory assets and liabilities in accordance with the company’s electric rate plan.
(d)After adjusting for weather and other variations, electric delivery volumes in O&R’s service area decreased 0.5 percent in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Operating revenues decreased $2 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower purchased power expenses ($1518 million) and the charge-off of certain regulatory assets ($4 million), offset in part by higher revenues from the New York electric rate plan ($1519 million). See “Rate Plans - O&R New York - Electric and Gas” in Note B to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

Purchased power expenses decreased $15$18 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costs ($1420 million) and a decrease, offset by an increase in purchased volumes ($12 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $12$13 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher tree trimming costs ($4 million), an increase in surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers ($34 million) and increase in storm costs ($23 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $4$5 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher electric utility plant balances.

Gas
O&R’s results of gas operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

  
Six Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$93$128$(35)
Gas purchased for resale3155(24)
Other operations and maintenance35341
Depreciation and amortization981
Taxes, other than income taxes99
Gas operating income$9$22$(13)


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Nine Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$117$155$(38)
Gas purchased for resale4065(25)
Other operations and maintenance51501
Depreciation and amortization13121
Taxes, other than income taxes1313
Gas operating income
$—
$15$(15)

O&R’s gas sales and deliveries, excluding off-system sales, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period were:

Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)Thousands of Dt Delivered Revenues in Millions (a)
Six Months Ended
  
 Six Months Ended
  
Nine Months Ended
  
 Nine Months Ended
  
DescriptionJune 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 June 30, 2015June 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Percent
Variation
Residential5,308
5,012
296
5.9% $48$65$(17)(26.2)%5,789
5,493
296
5.4% $55$73$(18)(24.7)%
General1,174
1,113
61
5.5
 913(4)(30.8)1,294
1,238
56
4.5
 1014(4)(28.6)
Firm transportation8,032
7,938
94
1.2
 4346(3)(6.5)9,012
8,970
42
0.5
 5155(4)(7.3)
Total firm sales and transportation14,514
14,063
451
3.2
(b)100124(24)(19.4)16,095
15,701
394
2.5
(b)116142(26)(18.3)
Interruptible sales2,300
2,347
(47)(2.0) 21Large
3,237
3,236
1

 2

Generation plants15
37
(22)(59.5) 



25
58
(33)(56.9) 
1(1)Large
Other605
588
17
2.9
 



674
663
11
1.7
 



Other gas revenues



 (9)3(12)Large




 (1)10(11)Large
Total17,434
17,035
399
2.3% $93$128$(35)(27.3)%20,031
19,658
373
1.9% $117$155$(38)(24.5)%
(a)Revenues from New York gas sales are subject to a weather normalization clause and a revenue decoupling mechanism as a result of which delivery revenues are generally not affected by changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved. Delivery revenues, however, are affected by changes in volumes attributable to changes in the average number of customers.
(b)After adjusting for weather and other variations, total firm sales and transportation volumes increased 0.30.5 percent in sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

Operating revenues decreased $35$38 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to the decrease in gas purchased for resale expenses ($2425 million) and the charge-off of certain regulatory assets ($14 million). See “Rate Plans - O&R New York - Electric and Gas” in Note B to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.
 
Gas purchased for resale decreased $24$25 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due to a decrease in unit costspurchased volumes ($1319 million) and a decrease in purchased volumesunit costs ($116 million).

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $1 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to an increase in surcharges for assessments and fees that are collected in revenues from customers.

Depreciation and amortization increased $1 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher gas utility plant balances.

Other Income (Deductions)
Other income (deductions) decreased $7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to the impairment of certain assets held for sale(see Note O to the Third Quarter Financial Statements).

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $6$11 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense, offset in part by higher amortization of New York State’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority business tax ($1 million).expense.


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Competitive Energy Businesses
The competitive energy businesses’ results of operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period is as follows:

Six Months Ended
  
Nine Months Ended
  
(Millions of Dollars)June 30, 2015June 30, 2014VariationSeptember 30, 2015September 30, 2014Variation
Operating revenues$702$612$90$1,087$934$153
Purchased power5424915181272785
Gas purchased for resale684622947519
Other operations and maintenance615011987820
Depreciation and amortization1111
16142
Taxes, other than income taxes10911415(1)
(Gain) on sale of solar electric production projects
(45)45
(45)45
Operating income$10$50$(40)$53$70$(17)

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Operating revenues increased $90$153 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period, due primarily to higher electric retail revenues. Electric retail revenues increased $82$147 million due to higher sales volumes ($83148 million), offset by lower unit prices ($1 million). Wholesale revenues decreased $3$8 million due to lower sales volume. Solar revenues decreased $2increased $6 million primarily due to Con Edison Development’s May 2014 sale of 50 percent of its membership interestan increase in California Solar.solar electric production projects in operation. Net mark-to-market values decreased $23$11 million, of which $21$7 million in losses are reflected in purchased power expenses and $2$4 million in losses are reflected in revenues. Other revenues increased $15$12 million due primarily to higher energy services revenues.

Purchased power expenses increased $51$85 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher volumes ($70117 million) and changes in mark-to-market losses ($217 million), offset by lower unit prices ($4039 million).

Gas purchased for resale increased $22$19 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to higher purchased volumes.

Other operations and maintenance expenses increased $11$20 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to an increase in energy services costs ($8 million), other general operating expenses ($8 million) and business development costs ($4 million).

Depreciation and amortization increased $2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due an increase in solar electric production projects in operation during 2015 and higher health benefit costs.2015.

Taxes, other than income taxes increaseddecreased $1 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period principally due to higher property taxes on its renewable electric production investments.lower sales tax expense.

Gain on sale of solar electric production projects decreased $45 million reflecting Con Edison Development's May 2014 sale of 50 percent of its membership interest in California Solar.

Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense increased $12$14 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared to the 2014 period due primarily to adjustments in 2014 to accrued interest on taxes relating to the LILO transactions which were terminated in 2013.

Income Tax Expense
Income taxes decreased $27$20 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period due primarily to lower income before income tax expense and higher production tax credits and amortization of investment tax credits ($57 million).

Other
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companies’ liquidity reflects cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as shown on their respective consolidated statement of cash flows and as discussed below.

Changes in the Companies’ cash and temporary cash investments resulting from operating, investing and financing activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows:

Con EdisonCECONYCon EdisonCECONY
(Millions of Dollars)20152014Variance20152014Variance20152014Variance20152014Variance
Operating activities$1,486$1,257$229$1,202$882$320$2,199$1,751$448$1,802$1,306$496
Investing activities(1,725)(1,233)(492)(1,209)(1,104)(105)(2,687)(1,996)(691)(1,900)(1,717)(183)
Financing activities2497617328285(257)(118)(224)106(496)(177)(319)
Net change10100(90)2163(42)
Net change for the period(606)(469)(137)(594)(588)(6)
Balance at beginning of period69967425645633126996742564563312
Balance at end of period$709$774$(65)$666$696$(30)93205(112)51456
Less: Held for sale2
2


Balance at the end of the period excluding held for sale$91$205$(114)$51$45$6
 

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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The Utilities’ cash flows from operating activities reflect principally their energy sales and deliveries and cost of operations. The volume of energy sales and deliveries is affected primarily by factors external to the Utilities, such as growth of customer demand, weather, market prices for energy, economic conditions and measures that promote energy efficiency. Under the revenue decoupling mechanisms in the Utilities’ New York electric and gas rate plans, changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved may affect the timing of cash flows but generally not net income. The prices at which the Utilities provide energy to their customers are determined in accordance with their rate plans. In general, changes in the Utilities’ 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 plans.

Net income is the result of cash and non-cash (or accrual) transactions. Only cash transactions affect the Companies’ cash flows from operating activities. Principal non-cash charges or credits include depreciation, deferred income tax expense and amortizations of certain regulatory assets and liabilities. Non-cash charges or credits may also be accrued under the revenue decoupling and cost reconciliation mechanisms in the Utilities’ New York electric and gas rate plans.

Net cash flows from operating activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 for Con Edison and CECONY were $229$448 million and $320$496 million higher, respectively, than in 2014. The increase in net cash flows for Con Edison reflectsand CECONY reflect primarily the lower income taxes paid, net of refunds received in 2015 ($527 million)642 million and special deposits applied against accrued taxes$606 million, respectively), offset in 2014 related to the LILO transactionspart by increased pension contributions ($308 million)171 million and $161 million, respectively). For CECONY, the increase in net cash flows reflects primarily the lower income taxes paid, net of refunds received in 2015.

The change in net cash flows also reflects the timing of payments for and recovery of energy costs. This timing is reflected within changes to accounts receivable – customers, recoverable energy costs and accounts payable balances.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities for Con Edison and CECONY were $492$691 million and $105$183 million higher, respectively, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period. The changes for Con Edison and CECONY reflect increased utility construction expenditures in 2015.2015 ($175 million and $178 million, respectively). In addition, the change for Con Edison reflects primarily the increased investments in/acquisitions ofnon-utility construction expenditures related to renewable electric production projects ($145214 million), the proceeds from sale of solar electric production projects in 2014 ($108 million) and the increased non-utility construction expenditures related to solarinvestments in/acquisitions of renewable electric production projects ($65105 million).

Cash Flows FromUsed In Financing Activities
Net cash flows fromused in financing activities for Con Edison and CECONY were $173$106 million higherlower and $257$319 million lower,higher, respectively, in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 compared with the 2014 period.

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In June 2015, O&R issued $120 million of 4.95 percent 30-year debentures, the net proceeds from the sale of which were used to repay short-term borrowings and for other general corporate purposes. In April 2015, O&R redeemed at maturity $40 million of 5.30 percent 10-year debentures. In August 2015, O&R redeemed at maturity $55 million of 2.50 percent 5-year debentures and $44 million of variable rate tax-exempt 20-year debt.

In June 2015, a Con Edison Development subsidiary issued $118 million aggregate principal amount of 3.94 percent Senior Notes maturing in 2036.

In March 2014, CECONY issued $850 million of 4.45 percent 30-year debentures, the net proceeds from the sale of which were used to repay short-term borrowings and for other general corporate purposes. In February 2014, CECONY redeemed at maturity $200 million of 4.70 percent 10-year debentures. In April 2014, CECONY redeemed at maturity $275 million of 5.55 percent 5-year debentures.

Cash flows fromused in financing activities of the Companies also reflect commercial paper issuance. The commercial paper amounts outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 and the average daily balances for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 for Con Edison and CECONY were as follows:


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2015201420152014
(Millions of Dollars, except Weighted Average Yield)Outstanding at June 30,
Daily
average
Outstanding at June 30,
Daily
average
Outstanding at September 30,
Daily
average
Outstanding at September 30,
Daily
average
Con Edison$1,245$536$1,531$800$1,160$765$1,425$933
CECONY$995$183$1,482$682$649$367$1,201$813
Weighted average yield0.4%0.4%0.2%0.3%0.4%0.2%

Capital Requirements and Resources
Con Edison has increased its estimates of capital expenditures by its competitive energy businesses from $375 million to $835 million for 2015 and from $366 million to $985 million for 2016 to reflect additional renewable energy project development. See "Con Edison Development," below.

For each of the Companies, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges (Securities and Exchange Commission basis) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was:
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed ChargesRatio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014
Con Edison (a)3.5
3.8
3.6
3.94.33.6
CECONY3.7
3.7
3.8
4.14.33.8
(a)Reflects after-tax benefit/(charge) to earnings relating to Con Edison Development’s LILO transactions of $7 million and $(1) million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and twelve months ended December 31, 2014, respectively. Also reflects an after-tax benefit to earnings relating to Con Edison Development's gain on sale of solar electric production projects of $26 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and twelve months ended December 31, 2014.

For each of the Companies, the common equity ratio at JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was:

Common Equity Ratio
(Percent of total capitalization)
Common Equity Ratio
(Percent of total capitalization)
June 30, 2015December 31, 2014September 30, 2015December 31, 2014
Con Edison51.852.053.152.0
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Other Changes in Assets and Liabilities
The following table shows changes in certain assets and liabilities at JuneSeptember 30, 2015, compared with December 31, 2014.

Con EdisonCECONYCon EdisonCECONY
(Millions of Dollars)
2015 vs. 2014
Variance
2015 vs. 2014
Variance
2015 vs. 2014
Variance
2015 vs. 2014
Variance
Assets    
Prepayments$568$336
Assets held for sale$167
$—
194
Regulatory asset — Unrecognized pension and other postretirement costs(446)(418)(638)(601)
Income taxes receivable(224)
(194)
Liabilities    
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits$332$259$522$457
Liabilities held for sale91
82
Pension and retiree benefits(494)(482)(846)(785)
 
Prepayments
The increase in prepayments for Con Edison and CECONY reflects primarily the portion allocable to the 2015 fourth quarter of CECONY's July 2015 payment of its New York City semi-annual property taxes.

Assets Held for Sale and Liabilities Held for Sale
The increase in assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale reflects Con Edison's plan to actively market and sell the retail electric supply business of its competitive energy businesses.businesses and O&R's entry into an agreement to sell Pike. See Note O to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.


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Regulatory Asset for Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Costs and Liability for Pension and Retiree Benefits
The decrease in the regulatory asset for unrecognized pension and other postretirement costs and the liability for pension and retiree benefits reflects the final actuarial valuation of the pension and other retiree benefit plans as measured at December 31, 2014, in accordance with the accounting rules for retirement benefits. The change in the regulatory asset also reflects the year’s amortization of accounting costs. The change in the liability for pension and retiree benefits reflects in part contributions to the plans made by the Utilities in 2015. See Notes B, E and F to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

Income Taxes Receivable
The decrease in income taxes receivable for Con Edison reflects the refund received in March 2015 from the Internal Revenue Service as a result of the extension of bonus depreciation in December 2014.2014 ($224 million), offset by a federal refund request that Con Edison will file by year end carrying back unused general business tax credits ($30 million). See Note I to the Third Quarter Financial Statements.

Deferred Income Taxes and Investment Tax Credits
The increase in the liability for deferred income taxes and investment tax credits reflects primarily the timing of the deduction of expenditures for utility plant which resulted in amounts being collected from customers to pay income taxes in advance of when the incomeaccelerated tax payments will be required. For Con Edison, the increase also reflects the accelerated deductions for expenditures andplant, as well as investment tax credits primarily related to itsCon Edison's renewable electric production projects.projects at its competitive energy businesses.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None of the Companies’ interests in variable interest entities (VIEs) meet the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission definition of off-balance sheet arrangements. For information regarding the Companies’ VIEs, see Note M to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

Regulatory Matters
In February 2015, the NYSPSCNew York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) issued an order in its Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) proceeding in which, among other things, the NYSPSC:

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Ordered CECONY, O&R and the other electric utilities to file distributed system implementation plans pursuant to which the utilities, under the NYSPSC’s authority and supervision, would serve as distributed system platforms to optimize the use of distributed energy resources (DER);
Indicated that the utilities will be allowed to own DER only under limited circumstances, and that utility affiliate ownership of DER within the utility’s service territory will require market power protections;
Ordered the utilities to file energy efficiency plans with their program costs to be recovered through rates (instead of through the current surcharge);
Instituted a separate track in the REV proceeding to consider large-scale renewable generation; and
Indicated that the design and implementation of the reformed energy system will occur over a period of years.

In June 2015, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) submitted a report in the large-scale renewable generation track of the REV proceeding. The report included program design principles and strategies. The NYSPSC requested comments on, among other things: ratepayer funding mechanisms; utility-backed power purchase agreements; financing options; and utility-owned generation.

In July 2015, the NYSPSC staff submitted a white paper on ratemaking and utility business models in the REV proceeding. The NYSPSC staff indicated that the proposals included in the white paper reflect several foundational principles: align earning opportunities with customer value; maintain flexibility; provide accurate and appropriate value signals; maintain a sound electric industry; shift balance of regulatory incentives to market incentives; and achieve public policy objectives. The white paper, among other things, included proposals for: market based earnings opportunities, including distributed system platform revenues; adoption of earnings impact mechanisms to incent peak demand reduction, energy efficiency, customer engagement and information access, affordability and interconnection; retention of existing safety, reliability, customer service and utility-specific performance mechanisms; modifications to rate plan net utility plant reconciliations to encourage cost-effective use of operating resources and third-party investment; tying rate plan earnings sharing mechanisms to a performance index; pre-approval, where appropriate, of investments in distributed system platform capabilities; three-year rate plans, with an opportunity for two-year extensions; and rate design and DER compensation, including net energy metering,

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standby service tariffs, study of demand charges and facilitation of time-of use rates. The NYSPSC has requested commentsis expected to make policy determinations in 2016 on the regulatory design and regulatory matters addressed in the white paper.

In October 2015, CECONY submitted to the NYSPSC the company’s advance metering infrastructure (AMI) plan for its electric and gas delivery businesses. The plan, which is subject to NYSPSC review and approval, addresses AMI’s financial, operations and environmental benefits to customers and how AMI supports the REV proceeding’s objectives. AMI components include smart meters, a communication network, information technology systems and business applications. The plan provides for full deployment of AMI to the company’s customers to be implemented over a six-year period beginning in 2017. Under the plan, aggregate estimated capital expenditures for AMI implementation would be approximately $1,300 million. If the plan is approved by the NYSPSC, the company would be authorized to invest $68 million of capital expenditures for AMI in 2016. In addition, the company anticipates it would seek authorization for AMI capital expenditures in subsequent years when it next files requests for new electric and gas rate plans. O&R’s electric and gas rate plans authorize, subject to NYSPSC modification or halt following its further consideration of AMI implementation, aggregate capital expenditures of approximately $30 million to begin AMI implementation for the company’s customers.

In June 2015, the New York State Energy Planning Board released its 2015 State Energy Plan. Under New York State law, any energy-related action or decision of State agencies must be reasonably consistent with the Plan. The Plan reflects clean energy initiatives, including the REV proceeding, NYSERDA’s clean energy fund proposal (discussed below), and the following goals for New York State to meet by 2030: a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels; 50 percent of electric generation from renewable energy sources; and a 23 percent decrease in energy consumption in buildings from 2012 levels.

In June 2015, NYSERDA supplemented the clean energy fund proposal it submitted in September 2014 for NYSPSC approval. The proposal is for a 10-year, approximately $5 billion plan, to fund four programs beginning in 2016: market development; innovation and research; NY Green Bank and NY Sun. As proposed, the Utilities would bill clean energy fund surcharges to customers and would no longer bill customers for the energy efficiency portfolio standard, the renewable portfolio standard and system benefit surcharges.


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In September 2015, CECONY requested NYSPSC authorization to defer for recovery as a regulatory asset $29 million of costs for emergency response activities incurred in 2014 above the amount for such costs reflected in the company’s gas rate plan. In addition, the company anticipates requesting deferral of such incremental emergency response costs following the remaining two years of the gas rate plan.  At September 30, 2015, the company had not deferred any such increments costs. For information about the extension of CECONY’s current electric rate plan through 2016, a Joint Proposal, which is subject to NYSPSC approval, forthe new O&R electric and gas rate plans and additional regulatory matters, see Note B to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

Environmental Matters
In August 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. Under the Clean Power Plan, each state is required to submit for EPA approval a plan to reduce its emissions to specified rate-based or equivalent mass-based target levels (as determined in accordance with the Clean Power Plan) applicable to the state. For New York State, the emissions rate-based target level for 2030 is approximately 20 percent below its 2012 emissions rate. State plans may, among other things, include participation in regional cap-and-trade programs, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (in which New York State participates), and renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. State plans are to be submitted to the EPA in 2016, with possible extensions to 2018, and are to be in effect not later than 2022. The costs resulting from the Clean Power Plan could be substantial.


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Con Edison Development
The following table provides information about the renewable electric production projects Con Edison Development owned at JuneSeptember 30, 2015:
 
Project Name
Production
Technology
Generating
Capacity (a)
(MWs AC)
PPA Term
(In Years)
Actual/Expected
In-Service Date
Location
(State)
Production
Technology
Generating
Capacity (a)
(MWs AC)
PPA Term
(In Years)
Actual/Expected
In-Service Date
Location
(State)
Wholly owned projects      
FlemingtonSolar8
n/a (b)2011New JerseySolar8
n/a (b)2011New Jersey
Frenchtown I, II and IIISolar14
n/a (b)2011-13New JerseySolar14
n/a (b)2011-13New Jersey
PA SolarSolar10
n/a (b)2012PennsylvaniaSolar10
n/a (b)2012Pennsylvania
ShrewsburySolar3
20 (b)2012MassachusettsSolar3
20 (b)2012Massachusetts
GrovelandSolar3
20 (b)2012MassachusettsSolar3
20 (b)2012Massachusetts
White River 2Solar20
202014CaliforniaSolar20
202014California
Oak Tree WindWind20
202014South DakotaWind20
202014South Dakota
Texas Solar 3Solar5
252015TexasSolar6
252015Texas
Corcoran 2Solar20
202015CaliforniaSolar20
202015California
Atwell WestSolar20
202015CaliforniaSolar20
202015California
Texas Solar 5 (Partial) (c)Solar48
252015Texas
Projects of less than 3 MWSolar14
VariousVariousSolar14
VariousVarious
Jointly owned projects      
PilesgroveSolar9
n/a (b)2011New JerseySolar9
n/a (b)2011New Jersey
California SolarSolar55
252012-13CaliforniaSolar55
252012-13California
Mesquite Solar 1Solar83
202013ArizonaSolar83
202013Arizona
Copper Mountain Solar 2 Phase 1 and 2Solar75
252013-15NevadaSolar75
252013-15Nevada
Copper Mountain Solar 3Solar128
202014-15NevadaSolar128
202014-15Nevada
Broken Bow IIWind37
252014NebraskaWind38
252014Nebraska
Texas Solar 4Solar32
252014TexasSolar32
252014Texas
Total MW in Operation 556
    606
   
Alamo Solar 5 (c)Solar95
252015Texas
Texas Solar 5 (Partial) (c)Solar47
252015Texas
Campbell County Wind (d)Wind95
302015South DakotaWind95
302015South Dakota
Corcoran 3Solar20
202015CaliforniaSolar20
202015California
California Solar 3 (e)Solar110
202016CaliforniaSolar110
202016California
Total MW in Construction 320
  272
 
Total MW 876
  878
(f)
(a)Represents Con Edison Development’s ownership interest in the project.
(b)New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts assets have 3-5 year Solar Renewable Energy Credit hedges in place.

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(c)In May 2015, Con Edison Development purchased a company that is the owner of a 95 MW (AC) solar electric production project in Uvalde, Texas (Alamo(Texas Solar 5). The total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $310 million. Electricity generated by the project is to be purchased by the City of San Antonio pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement.
(d)In June 2015, Con Edison Development purchased a company that is the owner of a 95 MW (AC) wind electric production project in Campbell County, South Dakota (Campbell County Wind). The total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $180 million. Electricity generated by the project is to be purchased by the Basin Electric Power Cooperative pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement.
(e)In January and February 2015, Con Edison Development purchased a company that is the owner of 110 MW (AC) of solar electric production projects in California (California Solar 3). The total cost of these projects is expected to be approximately $280$300 million. Electricity generated by these projects is to be purchased by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Southern California Edison pursuant to long-term power purchase agreements.
(f)In addition, in September 2015, Con Edison Development purchased a 50 percent membership interest in Panoche Holdings, LLC, which owns a project company that is developing, but has not started constructing, a 247 MW (AC) solar electric production project in California. See Note M to the Third Quarter Financial Statements.

Con Edison Transmission
In April 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order granting certain transmission incentives and setting the return on equity and the requested formula rate for hearing and settlement. FERC rejected the New York Transco LLC’s (NY Transco) proposed cost allocation and laid out alternative approaches to address cost allocation. FERC also said it did not need to provide authorization for the sale of projects to NY Transco because they are expected to be sold before assets are placed in service.

In September 2015, the NYSPSC staff issued recommendations in the NYSPSC’s competitive proceeding to select transmission projects that would relieve congestion between upstate and downstate. The NYSPSC staff recommended that the NYSPSC find that there is a public policy need for new transmission to address the congestion, such as a project ($1,000 million estimated cost) proposed on behalf of the NY Transco. The NYSPSC staff also recommended that the NYSPSC direct certain developers, including the NY Transco, to submit project(s) to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) which, under its public policy planning process, will solicit and evaluate proposed project(s) that meet the public policy need and make a selection in accordance with its FERC-approved criteria. The cost of the project(s) selected by the NYISO would be recoverable through the NYISO’s tariff.

In October 2015, CECONY requested the NYSPSC to confirm that the company need not construct certain forced cooling facilities (approximately $220 million estimated cost) that are part of a transmission project if it does not exercise its option to renew certain transmission service provided pursuant to PJM Interconnection LLC’s open access transmission tariff. The project, which the company expects to sell to the NY Transco, was part of the project portfolio (called the TOTS projects) approved by the NYSPSC in its proceeding to address potential needs that could arise should the Indian Point Energy Center (which is owned by Entergy Corporation subsidiaries) no longer be able to operate.

In November 2015, the NY Transco, certain New York transmission owners (including CECONY and O&R), the NYSPSC and other parties submitted to FERC for approval a settlement agreement applicable to the TOTS Projects (other than costs that have not already been incurred for the forced cooling facilities) under NY Transco. The settlement agreement, among other things, provides for a 10 percent return on common equity (or 9.5 percent for capital costs in excess of $228 million incurred prior to the projects’ commercial operation date), a maximum common equity ratio of 53 percent and allocation of 63 percent of the costs of the projects to load serving entities in the CECONY and O&R service areas.


Financial and Commodity Market Risks
The Companies are subject to various risks and uncertainties associated with financial and commodity markets. The most significant market risks include interest rate risk, commodity price risk, credit risk and investment risk.


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Interest Rate Risk
The Companies’ interest rate risk relates primarily to variable rate debt and to new debt financing needed to fund capital requirements, including the construction expenditures of the Utilities and maturing debt securities. Con Edison and its businesses manage interest rate risk through the issuance of mostly fixed-rate debt with varying maturities and through opportunistic refinancing of debt. Con Edison and CECONY estimate that at JuneSeptember 30, 2015, a 10 percent increase in interest rates applicable to its variable rate debt would result in an increase in annual interest expense of $1 million. Under CECONY’s current gas, steam and electric rate plans, variations in actual variable rate tax-exempt debt interest expense are reconciled to levels reflected in rates. Under O&R’s current New York rate plans, variations in actual tax-exempt (and under the gas rate plan, taxable) long-term debt interest expense are reconciled to the level set in rates. Certain regulatory assets relating to the O&R interest rate reconciliation have been charged off. See “Rate Plans - O&R New York - Electric and Gas” in Note B to the Second Quarter Financial Statements.

Commodity Price Risk
Con Edison’s commodity price risk relates primarily to the purchase and sale of electricity, gas and related derivative instruments. The Utilities and Con Edison’s competitive energy businesses apply risk management strategies to mitigate their related exposures. See Note K to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

Con Edison estimates that, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2015, a 10 percent decline in market prices would result in a decline in fair value of $55$51 million for the derivative instruments used by the Utilities to hedge purchases of electricity and gas, of which $49$46 million is for CECONY and $6$5 million is for O&R. Con Edison expects that any such change in fair value would be largely offset by directionally opposite changes in the cost of the electricity and gas purchased. In accordance with provisions approved by state regulators, the Utilities generally recover from customers the costs they incur for energy purchased for their customers, including gains and losses on certain derivative instruments used to hedge energy purchased and related costs.

Con Edison’s competitive energy businesses use a value-at-risk (VaR) model to assess the market price risk of their portfolio of electricity and gas commodity fixed-price purchase and sales commitments, physical forward contracts, generating assets and commodity derivative instruments. VaR represents the potential change in fair value of the portfolio due to changes in market prices, for a specified time period and confidence level. These businesses estimate VaR across their portfolio using a delta-normal variance/covariance model with a 95 percent confidence level. Since the VaR calculation involves complex methodologies and estimates and assumptions that are based on past experience, it is not necessarily indicative of future results. VaR for the portfolio, assuming a one-day holding period, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, was as follows:

95% Confidence Level, One-Day Holding PeriodJune 30, 2015December 31, 2014September 30, 2015December 31, 2014
(Millions of Dollars)(Millions of Dollars)
Average for the period$1$1$1$1
High2727
Low1
1

The competitive energy businesses compare the measured VaR results against performance due to actual prices and stress test the portfolio each quarter using an assumed 30 percent price change from forecast. The stress test includes an assessment of the impact of volume changes on the portfolio because the businesses generally commit to sell their customers their actual requirements, an amount which is estimated when the sales commitments are made. The businesses limit the volume of commodity derivative instruments entered into relative to their estimated sale commitments to maintain net market price exposures to their estimated sale commitments within a certain percentage of maximum and minimum exposures.

Credit Risk
The Companies are exposed to credit risk related to transactions entered into primarily for the various energy supply and hedging activities by the Utilities and the competitive energy businesses. See Note K to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.


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Investment Risk
The Companies’ investment risk relates to the investment of plan assets for their pension and other postretirement benefit plans. The Companies’ current investment policy for pension plan assets includes investment targets of 58 percent equities and 42 percent fixed income and other securities. At JuneSeptember 30, 2015, the pension plan investments consisted of 58 percent equity and 42 percent fixed income and other securities.


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For the Utilities’ pension and other postretirement benefit plans, regulatory accounting treatment is generally applied in accordance with the accounting rules for regulated operations. In accordance with the Statement of Policy issued by the NYSPSC and its current electric, gas and steam rate plans, CECONY defers for payment to or recovery from customers the difference between the pension and other postretirement benefit expenses and the amounts for such expenses reflected in rates. Generally, O&R also defers such difference pursuant to its rate plans.

Material Contingencies
For information concerning potential liabilities arising from the Companies’ material contingencies, see Notes B, G and H to the SecondThird Quarter Financial Statements.

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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For information about the Companies’ primary market risks associated with activities in derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments, see “Financial and Commodity Market Risks,” in Part I, Item 2 of this report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4: Controls and Procedures
The Companies maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that they submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. For each of the Companies, its management, with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and, based on such evaluation, has concluded that the controls and procedures are effective to provide such reasonable assurance. Reasonable assurance is not absolute assurance, however, and there can be no assurance that any design of controls or procedures would be effective under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
There was no change in the Companies’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Companies’ most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companies’ internal control over financial reporting.
 

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Part II Other Information

 
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
For information about certain legal proceedings affecting the Companies, see Notes B, G and H to the financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report, which information is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, CECONY is a party to an administrative proceeding that may result in monetary sanctions of more than $100,000 for violation of certain New York State provisions regulating the discharge of materials into, and for the protection of, the environment. In October 2015, CECONY received a notice of violation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation relating to a September 2015 discharge of dielectric fluid from an electric transmission line into the Bronx River.

Item 1A: Risk Factors
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Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The following table provides information about Con Edison common shares purchased in open-market transactions for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015. The number of shares purchased approximated the number of treasury shares used for the company’s employee stock plans.
 
Period
Total Number of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number (or Appropriate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015145,153
$60.72

May 1, 2015 to May 31, 201557,264
61.51

June 1, 2015 to June 30, 201585,537
60.00

Total287,954
$60.66

Period
Total Number of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number (or Appropriate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015102,842
$60.74

August 1, 2015 to August 31, 201553,971
63.35

September 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015



Total156,813
$61.64

 

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Item 6: Exhibits
Con Edison
Exhibit 12.1Statement of computation of Con Edison’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, and the 12-month period ended December 31, 2014.
Exhibit 31.1.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Executive Officer.
Exhibit 31.1.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Financial Officer.
Exhibit 32.1.1Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Executive Officer.
Exhibit 32.1.2Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Financial Officer.
Exhibit 101.INSXBRL Instance Document.
Exhibit 101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
Exhibit 101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
Exhibit 101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
Exhibit 101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
Exhibit 101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
 


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CECONY
Exhibit 12.2Statement of computation of CECONY’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2015 and 2014, and the 12-month period ended December 31, 2014.
Exhibit 31.2.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Executive Officer.
Exhibit 31.2.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Chief Financial Officer.
Exhibit 32.2.1Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Executive Officer.
Exhibit 32.2.2Section 1350 Certifications – Chief Financial Officer.
Exhibit 101.INSXBRL Instance Document.
Exhibit 101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
Exhibit 101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
Exhibit 101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
Exhibit 101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
Exhibit 101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K, instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of Con Edison’s subsidiaries other than CECONY, the total amount of which does not exceed ten percent of the total assets of Con Edison and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, are not filed as exhibits to Con Edison’s Form 10-K or Form 10-Q. Con Edison agrees to furnish to the SEC upon request a copy of any such instrument.
 

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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 Consolidated Edison, Inc.
 Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
   
DATE: August 6,Date: November 5, 2015By /s/ Robert Hoglund
  
Robert Hoglund
Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Duly
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