ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP - 10-K Annual Report

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
	[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number	Exact name of registrants as specified in their charters, State of Incorporation, address of principal executive offices and registrants' telephone number	IRS Employer Identification Number

33-87902	ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP. (a Delaware corporation)	04-3255377
33-87902-02	NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (a Massachusetts limited partnership)	04-2955642
33-87902-01	NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (a New Jersey limited partnership)	04-2955646
333-52397	ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP. (a Delaware corporation)	65-0827005
333-52397-01	NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (a Delaware limited partnership)	65-0811248
c/o FPL Energy, LLC 700 Universe Boulevard Juno Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 691-7171
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: 9.16% Senior Secured Notes due 2002, Series A 9.32% Senior Secured Bonds due 2007, Series A 9.77% Senior Secured Bonds due 2010, Series A 7.99% Secured Bonds due 2011, Series B

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants' knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X] As of March 31, 2002, there were issued and outstanding 10,000 shares of ESI Tractebel Funding Corp.'s common stock. As of March 31, 2002, there were issued and outstanding 20 shares of ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.'s common stock.

This combined Form 10-K represents separate filings by ESI Tractebel Funding Corp., Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp. and Northeast Energy, LP. Information contained herein relating to an individual registrant is filed by that registrant on its own behalf. Each registrant makes representations only as to itself and makes no representations whatsoever as to any other registrant.

DEFINITIONS

Acronyms and defined terms used in the text include the following:

Term			Meaning

Acquisition Corp.			ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.
Act			Securities Act of 1933, as amended
avoided cost			the incremental cost to an electric utility of electric energy and/or capacity that, but for the purchase from a qualifying facility, such utility would generate itself or purchase from another source
Boston Edison			Boston Edison Company
Broad Street			Broad Street Contract Services, Inc.
Btu			British thermal units, a unit of energy
cogeneration			power production technology that provides for the sequential generation of two or more useful forms of energy from a single primary fuel source
Commonwealth			Commonwealth Electric Company
ESI Energy			ESI Energy, LLC
ESI GP			ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc.
ESI LP			ESI Northeast Energy LP, Inc.
ESI Northeast Acquisition			ESI Northeast Energy Acquisition Funding, Inc.
ESI Northeast Funding			ESI Northeast Energy Funding, Inc.
ESI Northeast Fuel			ESI Northeast Fuel Management, Inc.
ETURC			ESI Tractebel Urban Renewal Corporation, previously IEC Urban Renewal Corporation
FAS			Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
FERC			Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FPL			Florida Power & Light Company
FPL Energy			FPL Energy, LLC
FPL Group			FPL Group, Inc.
FPL Group Capital			FPL Group Capital Inc
FPLE Operating Services			FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.
Funding Corp.			ESI Tractebel Funding Corp., previously IEC Funding Corp.
IEC			Intercontinental Energy Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation
JCP&L			Jersey Central Power & Light
kwh			kilowatt-hour
Management's Discussion			Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Montaup			Montaup Electric Company
MMBtu			millions of Btu
mw			megawatt(s)
NE LLC			Northeast Energy, LLC
NE LP			Northeast Energy, LP
NEA			Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership
NJEA			North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership
NEPOOL			New England power pool
Note _			Note _ to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements or Note _ to Financial Statements, as the case may be
O&M			operations and maintenance
Partners			ESI GP and ESI LP together with Tractebel GP and Tractebel LP
Partnerships			NEA together with NJEA
PJM			Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland power pool
ProGas			ProGas Limited of Alberta, Canada
PSE&G			Public Service Electric & Gas of Newark, New Jersey
PURPA			Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended
qualifying facilities			Non-utility power production facilities meeting the requirements of a qualifying facility under PURPA
Reform Act			Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Rule 144A			Rule 144A promulgated under the Act
Tractebel			Tractebel, Inc.
Tractebel GP			Tractebel Northeast Generation GP, Inc.
Tractebel LP			Tractebel Associates Northeast LP, Inc.
Tractebel Power			Tractebel Power, Inc.
Trustee			State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts banking corporation
Westinghouse			Siemens Westinghouse Operating Services Company
Westinghouse Power			Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Reform Act, the Funding Corp., the Partnerships, the Acquisition Corp. and NE LP (all five entities collectively, the registrants) are hereby filing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause the registrants' actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Reform Act) made by or on behalf of the registrants in this combined Form 10-K, in presentations, in response to questions or otherwise. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as will likely result, are expected to, will continue, is anticipated, estimated, projection, outlook) are not statements of historical facts and may be forward-looking. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties. Accordingly, any such s tatements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the following important factors that could cause the registrants' actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the registrants.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the registrants undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all of such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

Some important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include changes in laws or regulations, including the PURPA, changing governmental policies and regulatory actions, including those of the FERC, acquisition, disposal, depreciation and amortization of assets and facilities, operation and construction of plant facilities, recovery of fuel and purchased power costs, and present or prospective competition.

The business and profitability of the registrants are also influenced by economic and geographic factors including political and economic risks, changes in and compliance with environmental and safety laws and policies, weather conditions (including natural disasters), population growth rates and demographic patterns, competition for retail and wholesale customers, availability, pricing and transportation of fuel and other energy commodities, market demand for energy, changes in tax rates or policies or in rates of inflation or in accounting standards, unanticipated delays or changes in costs for capital projects, unanticipated changes in operating expenses and capital expenditures, capital market conditions, competition for new energy development opportunities and legal and administrative proceedings (whether civil, such as environmental, or criminal) and settlements.

All such factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties which may materially affect actual results, and are beyond the control of the registrants.

PART I

Item 1. Business

General. NE LP, a Delaware limited partnership, was formed on November 21, 1997 for the purpose of acquiring ownership interests in two partnerships, NEA, a Massachusetts limited partnership, and NJEA, a New Jersey limited partnership, each of which owns an electric power generation station in the northeastern United States. NE LP is jointly owned by ESI GP and ESI LP (indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of FPL Energy, which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of FPL Group, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange) and Tractebel GP and Tractebel LP (indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, through Tractebel and Tractebel Power of Tractebel S.A., a Belgian energy, industrial services and energy services business, and a member of the Suez group). NE LP also formed a wholly-owned entity, NE LLC, to assist in such acquisitions. On January 14, 1998, NE LP and NE LLC acquired all of the interests in the Partnerships from IEC and from certain individuals for approximately $545 million, including approximately $10 million of acquisition costs. The acquisition of the Partnerships was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and was subject to pushdown accounting, which gave rise to a new basis of accounting by the Partnerships.

The Partnerships were formed in 1986 to develop, construct, own, operate and manage the power generation stations. NEA's facility commenced commercial operation in September 1991 and is located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. NJEA's facility commenced commercial operation in August 1991 and is located in Sayreville, New Jersey.

In connection with the acquisition of the Partnerships' interests, the Funding Corp., a Delaware corporation, was acquired by a subsidiary of ESI Energy, Tractebel Power and Broad Street from IEC. This entity was established in 1994 solely for the purpose of issuing debt. This debt was privately issued under Rule 144A to acquire outstanding bank debt and to lend funds to the Partnerships and was subsequently exchanged for public debt under the Act.

On November 13, 1997, the Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation, was formed. The Acquisition Corp.'s common stock is jointly owned by a subsidiary of ESI Energy and a subsidiary of Tractebel Power. On February 12, 1998, the Acquisition Corp. issued $220 million of debt under Rule 144A which was also subsequently exchanged for public debt under the Act. The proceeds were loaned to NE LP and then distributed to direct subsidiaries of FPL Energy and Tractebel Power. Repayment of the debt is expected to be made from distributions from the Partnerships.

None of the registrants or the Partners have any employees.

Partnerships' Operations. The Partnerships operate in the independent power industry. In the United States, regulated electric utilities have been the dominant producers and suppliers of electric energy since the early 1900s. In 1978, PURPA removed regulatory constraints relating to the production and sale of electric energy by certain non-utility power producers and required electric utilities to buy electricity from certain types of non-utility power producers under certain conditions, thereby encouraging companies other than electric utilities to enter the electric power production market. The Partnerships were created as a result of the PURPA legislation.

Each of the Partnerships owns and derives substantially all of its revenues from a nominal 300 mw combined-cycle cogeneration facility. The facilities were constructed by Westinghouse Power and use natural gas to produce electrical energy and thermal energy in the form of steam. The Partnerships were developed and are operated as qualifying facilities under PURPA and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the FERC. The Partnerships must satisfy certain annual operating and efficiency standards and ownership requirements to maintain qualifying facility status, which exempts the Partnerships from certain federal and state regulations. The Partnerships are, however, not exempt from state regulatory commission general supervisory powers relating to environmental and safety matters.

NEA and NJEA sell substantially all of their output to regulated utilities under power purchase agreements as follows:

Power Purchaser	MW	% of Capacity		Power Purchase Agreement Expiration

NEA:
Boston Edison	135	47	%	September 15, 2016
Boston Edison	84	29		September 15, 2011
Commonwealth	25	9		September 15, 2016
Commonwealth	21	7		September 15, 2016
Montaup	25	8		September 15, 2021

NEA Total	290	100	%
NJEA:
JCP&L	250	83	%	August 13, 2011

The remainder of the net electrical energy produced by the Partnerships is available for sale to the marketplace either directly to third parties or via FPL Energy's power marketing subsidiary. The power purchase agreements provide for substantially continuous delivery of base load power.

Certain of the power purchase agreements require the establishment of energy banks to record cumulative payments made by the utilities in excess of avoided cost rates scheduled or specified in such agreements. Some of the energy bank balances bear interest at various rates specified in the agreements. Upon termination of the agreements, some or all of the remaining amounts recorded in the energy banks will be required to be repaid. Energy bank balances are partially secured by letters of credit.

To meet the FERC regulations for a qualifying facility, both NEA and NJEA sell at least 5% of the thermal energy produced to unrelated third parties. NEA sells steam to a third party which leases a carbon dioxide facility owned by NEA and located on NEA's property.

Approximately 80% of the natural gas that fuels the Partnerships' facilities is supplied pursuant to long-term gas supply agreements with ProGas and, in the case of NJEA, also pursuant to a long-term gas supply agreement with PSE&G. Gas is transported to, or stored for later use by, the Partnerships pursuant to long-term gas transportation and storage agreements. The remainder of the daily fuel requirements is satisfied by open-market purchases. Price escalators under the long-term gas agreements are intended to correlate to the price escalators under the power purchase agreements, thereby reducing the risk associated with increases in the price of natural gas. ESI Northeast Fuel, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of FPL Energy, is the fuel manager for the Partnerships and provides fuel management and administrative services by contracting with FPL Energy's power marketing subsidiary. This subsidiary buys and sells wholesale energy commodities, such as natural gas, oil and electric power.

O&M of the Partnerships was provided by Westinghouse, a subsidiary of Westinghouse Power, through December 31, 1998. Effective December 31, 1998, the O&M contracts between Westinghouse Power and the Partnerships were terminated by mutual consent of both parties and a payment of $10 million was made to Westinghouse. Additionally, in 1998, the Partnerships agreed to pay Westinghouse a total of $15.6 million, which approximates market value, for spare parts purchased in 1999. FPLE Operating Services, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of FPL Energy, became the new provider of O&M services for the Partnerships on January 1, 1999. See Management's Discussion - Results of Operations.

Seasonality. The performance of the Partnerships is dependent on ambient conditions (principally air temperature), which affect the efficiency and capacity of the combined-cycle facilities. Payments due to NJEA under the JCP&L power purchase agreement during the winter and summer seasons are substantially higher than those in spring and fall. Otherwise, the business of the Partnerships is not materially subject to seasonal factors.

Competition. Recent regulatory change has created additional competition in the form of wholesale power marketers that engage in purchase and resale transactions between power producers and power distributors. Although substantially all of the Partnerships' output is committed under the power purchase agreements described above, these factors may adversely affect energy prices under certain power purchase agreements that are tied to the wholesale electric market prices. NE LP and the Partnerships do not expect electric utility industry restructuring to result in any material adverse change to prices under the Partnerships' power purchase agreements. However, the impact of electric utility industry restructuring on the companies that purchase power from the Partnerships is uncertain. Both Massachusetts and New Jersey have enacted legislation designed to deregulate the production and sale of electricity. By allowing customers to choose their electricity supplier, deregulation is expected to result in a shift from cost-based rates to market-based rates for energy production. Similar initiatives are also being pursued on the federal level.

The Partnerships operate in two power pools. NEA operates in NEPOOL and NJEA operates in PJM, each of which has an independent system operator that manages the wholesale electricity market and the transmission of electricity. While legislators and state regulatory commissions will decide what impact, if any, competitive forces will have on retail transactions, the FERC has jurisdiction over potential changes which could affect competition in wholesale transactions. The FERC has approved various filings submitted by NEPOOL and PJM that further electric industry deregulation initiatives.

Item 2. Properties

As of December 31, 2001, the Partnerships had the following properties:

Facility Type		Location	Principal Use

NEA cogeneration facility ^(a)		Bellingham, MA	Power production
NEA carbon dioxide plant ^(b)		Bellingham, MA	Carbon dioxide production
NEA residential properties ^(c)		Bellingham, MA	Private residences
NJEA cogeneration facility ^(b)		Sayreville, NJ	Power production


^(a)	Subject to the liens of a first and second mortgage.
^(b)	Subject to the lien of a first mortgage.
^(c)	NEA owns 12 properties, most with single-family dwellings, located on land immediately adjacent to the facility site. These properties are subject to the lien of a mortgage.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

None of the registrants are involved in any material legal proceedings.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

PART II

Item 5. Market for the Registrants' Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

This item is not applicable for the registrants.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data
		Years Ended December 31,

		2001		2000		1999		1998		1997

		(Thousands of Dollars)
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED DATA OF NE LP AND SUBSIDIARIES:
Operating revenues		$	364,398	$	337,579	$	336,299	$	302,693	$	-
Net income		$	16,703	$	19,636	$	33,303	$	14,098	$	-
Total assets		$	1,220,024	$	1,282,309	$	1,345,858	$	1,410,343	$	-
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$	587,232	$	618,720	$	638,880	$	665,213	$	-
Energy bank and other liabilities		$	153,010	$	162,756	$	168,885	$	173,356	$	-

SELECTED COMBINED DATA OF THE PARTNERSHIPS:
Operating revenues		$	364,398	$	337,579	$	336,299	$	^(a)(b)	$	312,154
Net income		$	34,755	$	37,716	$	51,329	$	^(a)(b)	$	36,673
Total assets		$	1,214,461	$	1,276,271	$	1,339,102	$	1,403,045	$	541,545
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$	376,032	$	398,720	$	418,880	$	445,213	$	468,724
Energy bank and other liabilities		$	153,010	$	162,756	$	168,885	$	173,356	$	230,565

SELECTED DATA OF THE FUNDING CORP.:
Operating revenues		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Net income		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Total assets		$	398,721	$	418,881	$	445,214	$	468,725	$	490,288
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$	376,032	$	398,720	$	418,880	$	445,213	$	468,724

SELECTED DATA OF THE ACQUISITION CORP.:
Operating revenues		$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Net income		$	9	$	9	$	9	$	8	$	-
Total assets		$	220,152	$	220,152	$	220,152	$	220,152	$	-
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		$	211,200	$	220,000	$	220,000	$	220,000	$	-


^(a)	On January 14, 1998, NE LP and NE LLC acquired all of the interests in the Partnerships from IEC resulting in a new basis of accounting by the Partnerships.
^(b)	Split period
		1/1 to 1/13				1/14 to 12/31

Operating revenues		$	13,109			$	302,693
Net income		$	2,909			$	30,000

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements contained herein.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the application of numerous complex accounting principles. One of the more significant accounting principles considered in the preparation of NE LP and the Partnerships' (collectively, the registrants) financial statements is FAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by FAS 137 and 138 (collectively, FAS 133). FAS 133 requires companies to record derivative instruments at fair value as either an asset or liability. Beginning in January 2001, derivative instruments are recorded on the registrant's balance sheets as either an asset (in prepaid expenses and other current assets) or liability (in other accrued expenses) measured at fair value. The registrants use derivative instruments (primarily swaps and options) to manage the commodity price risk inherent in fuel purchases as described in Note 2 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Changes in the derivatives' fair values are recognized currently in earnings (in change in fair value of derivatives) unless hedge accounting is applied. While substantially all of the registrants' derivative transactions are entered into for the purposes described above, hedge accounting is only applied where specific criteria are met and it is practicable to do so. In order to apply hedge accounting, the transaction must be designated as a hedge and it must be highly effective. The hedging instrument's effectiveness is assessed utilizing regression analysis at the inception of the hedge and on at least a quarterly basis throughout its life. Hedges are considered highly effective when a correlation coefficient of .8 or higher is achieved. All of the transactions that the registrants have designated as hedges are cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the gain or loss on a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and is reclassified in to earnings in the period(s) during which the transaction being hedged affects earnings. The ineffective portion of these hedges flows through earnings in the current period. Settlement gains and losses are recorded in fuel expense.

Results of Operations

NE LP for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 - NE LP's results of operations declined in 2001 primarily due to increased fuel costs and the adoption of FAS 133, partly offset by higher revenues and lower interest expense from decreasing principal balances on the securities payable and energy bank and other liabilities. As a result of FAS 133, earnings of NE LP and the Partnerships' were negatively affected by $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. For additional information regarding FAS 133, see Note 2 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2001 improved primarily as a result of increased electricity sales prices. Revenues in 2001 were comprised of $360.6 million of power sales to utilities and $3.8 million of steam sales. In 2000, revenues were comprised of $333.4 million of power sales to utilities and $4.2 million of steam sales. Power sales to utilities reflect changes in utility energy bank balances of $23.1 million and $23.7 million in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The changes in energy bank balances, which increased reported revenues, are determined in accordance with scheduled or specified rates under certain power purchase agreements.

Fuel expense increased primarily as a result of the increased price of natural gas required to fuel the facilities. These fuel costs were partly offset in 2001 and 2000 by $20.8 million of deferred credit amortization for fuel contracts.

NE LP makes scheduled interest and/or principal payments on its outstanding debt. NE LP is scheduled to make semi-annual principal and/or interest payments on June 30 and December 30. Interest expense for NE LP decreased in each of 2001 and 2000 as a result of decreasing principal balances on the securities payable.

In January 2001, NE LP recorded an unrealized $18.3 million gain as the cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133, representing the effect of those derivative instruments for which hedge accounting was not applied. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2001, NE LP recorded a net mark-to-market loss of $21.6 million representing the change in fair value of derivative instruments. See Note 2 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Both Massachusetts and New Jersey have enacted legislation designed to deregulate the production and sale of electricity. By allowing customers to choose their electricity supplier, deregulation is expected to result in a shift from cost-based rates to market-based rates for energy production. Similar initiatives are also being pursued on the federal level. NE LP does not expect electric utility industry restructuring to result in any material adverse change to prices under the Partnerships' power purchase agreements. However, the impact of electric utility industry restructuring on the companies that purchase power from the Partnerships is uncertain.

NE LP for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 - NE LP's results of operations declined in 2000 primarily due to increased fuel costs, partly offset by slightly higher revenues. Revenues in 2000 were comprised of $333.4 million of power sales to utilities and $4.2 million of steam sales. In 1999, revenues were comprised of $331.4 million of power sales to utilities and $4.9 million of steam sales. Power sales to utilities reflect changes in utility energy bank balances of $23.7 million and $22.2 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively. The changes in energy bank balances, which increased reported revenues, are determined in accordance with scheduled or specified rates under certain power purchase agreements.

Fuel expense increased primarily as a result of the increased price of natural gas required to fuel the facilities. These fuel costs were partly offset in 2000 and 1999 by $20.8 million of deferred credit amortization for fuel contracts.

The Partnerships for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 - The Partnerships' results of operations declined in 2001 primarily due to increased fuel costs and the adoption of FAS 133, partly offset by higher revenues and lower interest expense from decreasing principal balances on the securities payable and energy bank and other liabilities. As a result of FAS 133, earnings of the Partnerships were negatively affected by $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. For additional information regarding FAS 133, see Note 2 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

The Partnerships make scheduled interest and/or principal payments on their outstanding debt. The Partnerships are scheduled to make semi-annual principal and/or interest payments on June 30 and December 30. Interest expense for the Partnerships decreased in each of 2001 and 2000 as a result of decreasing principal balances on the securities payable.

In January 2001, the Partnerships recorded an unrealized $18.3 million gain as the cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133, representing the effect of those derivative instruments for which hedge accounting was not applied. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2001, the Partnerships recorded a net mark-to-market loss of $21.6 million representing the change in fair value of derivative instruments. See Note 2 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Both Massachusetts and New Jersey have enacted legislation designed to deregulate the production and sale of electricity. By allowing customers to choose their electricity supplier, deregulation is expected to result in a shift from cost-based rates to market-based rates for energy production. Similar initiatives are also being pursued on the federal level. The Partnerships do not expect electric utility industry restructuring to result in any material adverse change to prices under the Partnerships' power purchase agreements. However, the impact of electric utility industry restructuring on the companies that purchase power from the Partnerships is uncertain.

The Partnerships for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 - The Partnerships' results of operations declined in 2000 primarily due to increased fuel costs, partly offset by slightly higher revenues. Revenues in 2000 were comprised of $333.4 million of power sales to utilities and $4.2 million of steam sales. In 1999, revenues were comprised of $331.4 million of power sales to utilities and $4.9 million of steam sales. Power sales to utilities reflect changes in utility energy bank balances of $23.7 million and $22.2 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively. The changes in energy bank balances, which increased reported revenues, are determined in accordance with scheduled or specified rates under certain power purchase agreements.

The Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. - Both the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. use interest income and/or principal payments received from the notes receivable from the Partnerships and NE LP, respectively, to make scheduled interest and/or principal payments on their outstanding debt. Both are scheduled to make semi-annual principal and/or interest payments on June 30 and December 30. Interest expense for the Funding Corp. decreased in each of 2001 and 2000 as a result of decreasing principal balances on the securities payable.

New Accounting Rules

Accounting for Derivative Instruments - Effective January 1, 2001, the registrants adopted FAS 133. For information concerning the adoption of FAS 133, see Note 2 - Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Effective January 1, 2002, the registrants adopted FAS 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." For information concerning the adoption of FAS 142, see Note 2 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.

Related Party Information

NE LP and the Partnerships receive O&M, fuel management and administrative services from entities related to FPL Energy. Payments to these entities approximate $3.3 million annually. For additional information see Note 5.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Funding Corp. and the Partnerships - Cash flow generated by the Partnerships during 2001 was sufficient to fund operating expenses as well as fund the debt service requirements of the Funding Corp. Debt maturities of the Funding Corp. will require cash outflows of approximately $334.0 million in principal and interest through 2006, including $60.1 million in 2002. It is anticipated that cash requirements for principal and interest payments in 2002 will be satisfied with operational cash flow. Operational cash flow may be affected by, among other things, changes in laws or regulations, including the PURPA, weather conditions, competition for retail and wholesale customers, availability, pricing and transportation of fuel and other energy commodities, and market demand for energy. See Funding Corp.'s Note 3 and Note 4 to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements - Funding Corp.

Letters of credit were established to satisfy requirements in certain power purchase agreements. These letters of credit can be drawn upon in the event of default under one such agreement, or a termination of the other such agreement at a time when there shows a positive energy bank balance. See Note 7 to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements - Energy Bank and Loan Collateral.

The Acquisition Corp. and NE LP - Cash flow generated by NE LP during 2001 was sufficient to fund operating expenses as well as fund the debt service requirements of the Acquisition Corp. and the Funding Corp. Debt maturities of the Acquisition Corp. and the Funding Corp. will require cash outflows of approximately $462.3 million in principal and interest through 2006, including $86.3 million in 2002. It is anticipated that cash requirements for principal and interest payments in 2002 will be satisfied with operational cash flow. Operational cash flow may be affected by, among other things, changes in laws or regulations, including the PURPA, weather conditions, competition for retail and wholesale customers, availability, pricing and transportation of fuel and other energy commodities, and market demand for energy. See Acquisition Corp.'s Note 3 and Note 4 to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements - Acquisition Corp.

NE LP AND THE PARTNERSHIPS
December 31, 2001
(Thousands of Dollars)

	2002		2003-4		2005-6		2007 and Thereafter		Total

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Long-term debt	$	31,488	$	69,982	$	119,990	$	397,260	$	618,720
Operating leases		237		510		558		1,692		2,997
Other long-term obligations:
Energy bank liability		-		-		-		130,485		130,485
Administrative agreement		600		1,200		1,200		6,600		9,600
O&M agreement		750		1,500		1,500		6,750		10,500
Fuel management agreement		450		900		900		7,200		9,450

Total contractual obligations	$	33,525	$	74,092	$	124,148	$	549,987	$	781,752

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

All financial instruments and positions held by NE LP and the Partnerships described below are held for purposes other than trading.

Interest rate risk - The fair value of NE LP's and the Partnerships' long-term debt is affected by changes in interest rates. The following presents the sensitivity of the fair value of debt to a hypothetical 10% decrease in interest rates:

		2001

			Carrying Value		Fair Value			Hypothetical Increase in Fair Value

		(Thousands of Dollars)
Long-term debt of NE LP / Acquisition Corp.		$	220,000	$	230,000	^(a)	$	9,000
Long-term debt of Partnerships / Funding Corp.		$	398,720	$	444,000	^(a)	$	13,000


^(a)	Based on the borrowing rate on January 15, 2002 for debt instruments with similar terms and average maturities.

Commodity price risk - The prices received by the Partnerships for power sales under their long-term contracts do not move precisely in tandem with the prices paid by the Partnerships for natural gas. To mitigate the price risk associated with purchases of natural gas, the Partnerships may, from time to time, enter into certain transactions either through public exchanges or by means of over-the-counter transactions with specific counterparties. The Partnerships mitigate their risk associated with purchases of natural gas through the use of natural gas swap agreements and options. The swap agreements require the Partnerships to pay a fixed price (absolutely or within a specified range) in return for a variable price on specified notional quantities of natural gas. The options consist of purchase call options to establish a maximum price for natural gas, and written call and put options were executed to offset the cost of the purchased call options. The following presents the sensitivity of the fair value of gas swap agreements to a hypothetical 40% decrease in natural gas prices:

		2001

			Carrying Value			Fair Value				Hypothetical Decrease in Fair Value

		(Thousands of Dollars)
Gas swap agreements of NE LP / the Partnerships		$	(1,168	)	$	(1,168	)	^(a)	$	(154	)
Option contracts of NE LP / the Partnerships		$	(3,145	)	$	(3,145	)	^(a)	$	(1,765	)


^(a)	Based on estimated cost to terminate the agreements.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP
NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Northeast Energy, LP (a partnership) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, and the combined balance sheets of Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, and North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, two of the subsidiaries of Northeast Energy, LP (the "Partnerships"), as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related combined statements of operations, partners' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the respective Partnerships' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated or combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Northeast Energy, LP and its subsidiaries and the financial position of Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, and North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership, as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated and combined financial statements, the Partnerships changed their method of accounting for derivative instruments to conform to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants

West Palm Beach, Florida
April 11, 2002

NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of Dollars)

			December 31,

			2001		2000

ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	45,003	$	35,360
	Accounts receivable			33,808		32,857
	Due from related party			1,757		2,762
	Spare parts inventories			10,787		11,251
	Fuel inventories			7,132		3,793
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			188		452

		Total current assets		98,675		86,475


Non-current assets:
	Deferred debt issuance costs (net of accumulated amortization of $2,443 and $1,811, respectively)			4,517		5,149
	Cogeneration facilities and carbon dioxide facility (net of accumulated depreciation of $87,190 and $64,866, respectively)			433,518		454,068
	Power purchase agreements (net of accumulated amortization of $205,538 and $152,246, respectively)			683,218		736,510
	Other assets			96		107

		Total non-current assets		1,121,349		1,195,834


TOTAL ASSETS			$	1,220,024	$	1,282,309


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Current portion of notes payable - the Funding Corp.		$	22,688	$	20,160
	Current portion of notes payable - the Acquisition Corp.			8,800		-
	Accounts payable			15,371		17,457
	Due to related parties			4,035		954
	Other accrued expenses			19,708		12,811

		Total current liabilities		70,602		51,382


Non-current liabilities:
	Deferred credit - fuel contracts			250,889		271,735
	Notes payable - the Funding Corp.			376,032		398,720
	Note payable - the Acquisition Corp.			211,200		220,000
	Energy bank and other liabilities			153,010		162,756
	Lease payable			929		969

		Total non-current liabilities		992,060		1,054,180


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Partners' equity:
	General partner			3,018		3,534
	Limited partners			154,344		173,213

		Total partners' equity		157,362		176,747


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY			$	1,220,024	$	1,282,309


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of Dollars)

			Years Ended December 31,

			2001			2000			1999


REVENUES			$	364,398		$	337,579		$	336,299


COSTS AND EXPENSES:
	Fuel			174,093			145,827			129,716
	Operations and maintenance			16,053			13,959			14,206
	Depreciation and amortization			75,624			74,501			73,094
	General and administrative			8,796			9,099			8,822

		Total costs and expenses		274,566			243,386			225,838


OPERATING INCOME				89,832			94,193			110,461


OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
	Amortization of debt issuance costs			636			632			632
	Interest expense			71,501			76,626			78,790
	Interest income			(2,295	)		(2,701	)		(2,264	)
	Change in fair value of derivatives			21,555			-			-

		Total other expense - net		91,397			74,557			77,158


Income (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle				(1,565	)		19,636			33,303

Cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"				18,268			-			-


NET INCOME			$	16,703		$	19,636		$	33,303

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Dollars)

				Years Ended December 31,

				2001			2000			1999


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income			$	16,703		$	19,636		$	33,303
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
			Depreciation and amortization		76,260			75,133			73,724
			Amortization of fuel contracts		(20,846	)		(20,848	)		(20,844	)
			Cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"		(18,268	)		-			-
			FAS 133 - accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,080	)		-			-
			Increase in accounts receivable		(951	)		(525	)		(2,586	)
			(Increase) decrease in due from related party		1,005			(2,610	)		(152	)
			Increase in other current assets		(2,611	)		(823	)		(9,332	)
			Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses		23,073			7,545			996
			Decrease in energy bank and other liabilities		(9,746	)		(6,129	)		(4,471	)
			Increase (decrease) in due to related parties		3,081			(352	)		506
			Increase (decrease) in lease payable		(40	)		(27	)		996

		Net cash provided by operating activities			66,580			71,000			72,140


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Capital expenditures				(1,769	)		(5,350	)		(120	)

		Net cash used in investing activities			(1,769	)		(5,350	)		(120	)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Principal payments on the Funding Corp. notes				(20,160	)		(26,332	)		(23,510	)
	Distributions to partners				(35,008	)		(37,043	)		(51,463	)

		Net cash used in financing activities			(55,168	)		(63, 375	)		(74,973	)


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents					9,643			2,275			(2,953	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					35,360			33,085			36,038

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	45,003		$	35,360		$	33,085


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
	Cash paid for interest			$	56,878		$	59,005		$	61,241
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(Thousands of Dollars)

		General Partner			Limited Partners			Partners' Equity


Balances, December 31, 1998		$	4,246		$	208,068		$	212,314
	Net income		665			32,638			33,303
	Distributions to partners		(1,029	)		(50,434	)		(51,463	)

Balances, December 31, 1999			3,882			190,272			194,154
	Net income		393			19,243			19,636
	Distributions to partners		(741	)		(36,302	)		(37,043	)

Balances, December 31, 2000			3,534			173,213			176,747
	Net income		334			16,369			16,703
	Distributions to partners		(839	)		(34,169	)		(35,008	)
	Other comprehensive loss		(11	)		(1,069	)		(1,080	)

Balances, December 31, 2001		$	3,018		$	154,344		$	157,362

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of Dollars)

			December 31,

			2001		2000

ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	43,969	$	34,471
	Accounts receivable			33,808		32,857
	Due from related party			1,757		2,762
	Spare parts inventories			10,787		11,251
	Fuel inventories			7,132		3,793
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			176		452

		Total current assets		97,629		85,586


Non-current assets:
	Cogeneration facilities and carbon dioxide facility (net of accumulated depreciation of $87,190 and $64,866, respectively)			433,518		454,068
	Power purchase agreements (net of accumulated amortization of $205,538 and $152,246, respectively)			683,218		736,510
	Other assets			96		107

		Total non-current assets		1,116,832		1,190,685


TOTAL ASSETS			$	1,214,461	$	1,276,271


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Current portion of notes payable - the Funding Corp.		$	22,688	$	20,160
	Accounts payable			15,371		17,457
	Due to related parties			4,035		842
	Other accrued expenses			19,570		12,784

		Total current liabilities		61,664		51,243


Non-current liabilities:
	Deferred credit - fuel contracts			250,889		271,735
	Notes payable - the Funding Corp.			376,032		398,720
	Energy bank and other liabilities			153,010		162,756
	Lease payable			929		969

		Total non-current liabilities		780,860		834,180


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Partners' equity:
	General partner			3,720		3,909
	Limited partners			368,217		386,939

		Total partners' equity		371,937		390,848


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY			$	1,214,461	$	1,276,271


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of Dollars)

			Years Ended December 31,

			2001			2000			1999


REVENUES			$	364,398		$	337,579		$	336,299


COSTS AND EXPENSES:
	Fuel			174,093			145,827			129,716
	Operations and maintenance			16,053			13,959			14,206
	Depreciation and amortization			75,624			74,501			73,094
	General and administrative			8,796			9,099			8,817

		Total costs and expenses		274,566			243,386			225,833


OPERATING INCOME				89,832			94,193			110,466


OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
	Interest expense			53,921			59,048			61,208
	Interest income			(2,131	)		(2,571	)		(2,071	)
	Change in fair value of derivatives			21,555			-			-

		Total other expense - net		73,345			56,477			59,137


Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle				16,487			37,716			51,329

Cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"				18,268			-			-


NET INCOME			$	34,755		$	37,716		$	51,329

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Dollars)

				Years Ended December 31,

				2001			2000			1999


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income			$	34,755		$	37,716		$	51,329
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
			Depreciation and amortization		75,624			74,501			73,092
			Amortization of fuel contracts		(20,846	)		(20,848	)		(20,844	)
			Cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"		(18,268	)		-			-
			FAS 133 - accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,080	)		-			-
			Increase in accounts receivable		(951	)		(525	)		(2,586	)
			(Increase) decrease in due from related party		1,005			(2,610	)		(152	)
			Increase in other current assets		(2,599	)		(857	)		(9,298	)
			Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses		22,966			7,518			997
			Decrease in energy bank and other liabilities		(9,746	)		(6,129	)		(4,471	)
			Increase (decrease) in due to related parties		3,193			(325	)		504
			Increase (decrease) in lease payable		(40	)		(27	)		996

		Net cash provided by operating activities			84,013			88,414			89,567


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Capital expenditures				(1,769	)		(5,350	)		(120	)

		Net cash used in investing activities			(1,769	)		(5,350	)		(120	)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Principal payments on notes				(20,160	)		(26,332	)		(23,510	)
	Distributions to partners				(52,586	)		(54,405	)		(68,945	)

		Net cash used in financing activities			(72,746	)		(80,737	)		(92,455	)


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents					9,498			2,327			(3,008	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					34,471			32,144			35,152

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	43,969		$	34,471		$	32,144


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
	Cash paid for interest			$	39,300		$	41,427		$	43,663
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(Thousands of Dollars)

		General Partner			Limited Partners			Partners' Equity


Balances, December 31, 1998		$	4,252		$	420,901		$	425,153
	Net income		512			50,817			51,329
	Distributions to partners		(689	)		(68,256	)		(68,945	)

Balances, December 31, 1999			4,075			403,462			407,537
	Net income		378			37,338			37,716
	Distributions to partners		(544	)		(53,861	)		(54,405	)

Balances, December 31, 2000			3,909			386,939			390,848
	Net income		348			34,407			34,755
	Distributions to partners		(526	)		(52,060	)		(52,586	)
	Other comprehensive loss		(11	)		(1,069	)		(1,080	)

Balances, December 31, 2001		$	3,720		$	368,217		$	371,937

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements.

NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES
NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999

1. Nature of Business

Northeast Energy, LP (NE LP), a Delaware limited partnership, was formed on November 21, 1997 for the purpose of acquiring ownership interests in two partnerships, each of which owns an electric power generation station in the northeastern United States (Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (NEA) and North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (NJEA), collectively the Partnerships). NE LP is jointly owned by subsidiaries of ESI Energy, LLC (ESI Energy) and Tractebel Power, Inc. (Tractebel Power). ESI Energy is wholly-owned by FPL Energy, LLC (FPL Energy), which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Tractebel Power is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Tractebel, Inc., which is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Tractebel S.A., a Belgian energy, industrial services and energy services business, and a member of the Suez group. NE LP also formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Northeast Energy, LLC (NE LLC) to assist in such acquisitions. NE LP had no financial activity prior to January 1, 1998.

On January 14, 1998, NE LP and NE LLC acquired all of the interests in the Partnerships from Intercontinental Energy Corporation (IEC), a Massachusetts corporation. NE LP holds a one percent (1%) general partner and ninety-eight percent (98%) limited partner interest in the Partnerships; NE LLC holds the remaining one percent (1%) limited partner interest.

The Partnerships were formed in 1986 to develop, construct, own, operate and manage two separate 300 megawatt (mw) combined-cycle cogeneration facilities. NEA's facility is located in Bellingham, Massachusetts and NJEA's facility is located in Sayreville, New Jersey. NEA commenced commercial operation in September 1991 and NJEA commenced commercial operation in August 1991. The Partnerships operate in the independent power industry and have been granted permission by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to operate as qualifying facilities defined in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended and as defined in federal regulations.

In connection with the acquisitions of the Partnerships' interests, an existing special purpose funding corporation was acquired by an entity affiliated with FPL Energy and Tractebel Power. The funding corporation's name was changed from IEC Funding Corp. to ESI Tractebel Funding Corp (Funding Corp.). Additionally, as a means of funding portions of the purchase price of the acquisitions of the Partnerships, ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp. (Acquisition Corp.), also an affiliate of FPL Energy and Tractebel Power, was formed. On February 12, 1998, the Acquisition Corp. issued new debt securities which were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in an exchange offer. The proceeds were loaned to NE LP and then distributed to certain direct subsidiaries of FPL Energy and Tractebel Power. Repayment of the new debt is expected from distributions from the Partnerships and is guaranteed by all interests in the Partnerships. See Note 4 for additional information.

The partners share profits and losses and have interests in assets and liabilities and cash flows in proportion to their tax basis capital accounts. Distributions to the partners may be made only after all funding requirements of the Partnerships have been met, as described in the trust indenture relating to the debt issued by the Acquisition Corp.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NE LP and subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of NEA and NJEA for all periods and are combined based on common ownership. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the combination. Certain amounts included in prior years' consolidated and combined financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - NE LP and the Partnerships (collectively, the registrants) evaluate on an ongoing basis the recoverability of their assets and related intangible assets for impairment, based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable as described in FAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of."

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Effective January 1, 2002, the registrants adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. (FAS) FAS 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." FAS 142 requires the carrying amount of intangible assets that do not meet the criteria for recognition apart from goodwill to be reclassified as goodwill. The registrants do not have any intangible assets that require such reclassification. FAS 142 also requires the registrants to reassess the useful lives and method of amortization of its intangible assets. FAS 142 is not expected to have any effect on the registrants' financials.

Accounting for Obligations Associated with the Retirement of Long-Lived Assets - In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FAS 143, "Accounting for Obligations Associated with the Retirement of Long-Lived Assets." FAS 143 provides the accounting requirements for retirement obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets. FAS 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002, and early adoption is permitted. The registrants are currently assessing the new standard and have not yet determined its impact on its financial statements.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Excess cash is invested in high-grade money market accounts and commercial paper and is subject to minimal credit and market risk. At December 31, 2001 and 2000, the recorded amount of cash approximates its fair value.

Accounts Receivable and Revenue - Accounts receivable primarily consist of receivables from three Massachusetts utilities and one New Jersey utility for electricity delivered and sold under six power purchase agreements. Prices are based on initial floor prices per kilowatt-hour (kwh), subject to adjustment based on actual volumes of electricity purchased, escalation factors and other conditions. Revenue is recognized based on power delivered at rates stipulated in the power purchase agreements, except that revenue is deferred to the extent that stipulated rates are in excess of amounts, either scheduled or specified, in the agreements to the extent the Partnerships have an obligation to repay such excess. The amount deferred is reflected as amounts due utilities for energy bank balances on the balance sheets. Revenue from steam sales is recognized upon delivery.

Cogeneration Facilities, Carbon Dioxide Facility and Other Assets - The facilities are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life of 34 years.

Major Maintenance - Maintenance expenses are accrued for certain identified major maintenance and repair items related to the Partnerships' facilities. The expenses are accrued ratably over each major maintenance cycle. The amounts accrued relate to maintenance costs required for the equipment to operate over its depreciable life. For the periods ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships recorded major maintenance expense of $7.3 million, $4.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively. At December 31, 2001 and 2000, the Partnerships had $11.8 million and $6.5 million of accrued major maintenance expense, respectively.

Inventories - Fuel inventories consist of natural gas and fuel oil and are stated at the lower of cost, determined on an average cost basis, or market. Spare parts inventories consist primarily of spare parts purchased from the previous O&M provider. Spare parts inventories are stated at lower of cost or market and are determined by specific identification.

Power Purchase Agreements - The fair value of the power purchase agreements acquired are being amortized over the respective agreement periods, ranging from 14 to 24 years, on a straight-line basis or matched to scheduled fixed-price increases under the power purchase agreements, as applicable.

Fuel Contracts - The fair value of the fuel contracts which were acquired are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining 16 year contractual term of the contracts.

Interest Rate Swaps - Interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value, with changes in the fair value recognized currently in income as adjustments to interest expense. See Note 6 - Financial Instruments.

Natural Gas Hedging Instruments - Periodic settlements on natural gas swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to fuel costs at monthly settlement dates. Purchases of natural gas under forward purchase agreements are accounted for as fuel costs at their contract price at delivery. See Note 6.

Deferred Debt Issuance Costs - Deferred debt issuance costs of NE LP are being amortized over the approximate 14-year term of the Acquisition Corp.'s note payable using the interest method.

Income Taxes - Partnerships are not taxable entities for federal and state income tax purposes. As such, no provision has been made for income taxes since such taxes, if any, are the responsibilities of the individual partners.

Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effective January 1, 2001, NE LP and the Partnerships adopted FAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by FAS 137 and 138 (collectively, FAS 133). As a result, beginning in January 2001, derivative instruments are recorded on NE LP's and the Partnerships' balance sheets as either an asset (in prepaid expenses and other current assets) or liability (in other accrued expenses) measured at fair value. NE LP and the Partnerships use derivative instruments (primarily swaps and options) to manage the commodity price risk inherent in fuel purchases.

For NE LP and the Partnerships, changes in the derivatives' fair values are recognized currently in earnings (in change in fair value of derivatives) unless hedge accounting is applied. While substantially all of NE LP's and the Partnerships' derivative transactions are entered into for the purposes described above, hedge accounting is only applied where specific criteria are met and it is practicable to do so. In order to apply hedge accounting, the transaction must be designated as a hedge and it must be highly effective. The hedging instrument's effectiveness is assessed utilizing regression analysis at the inception of the hedge and on at least a quarterly basis throughout its life. Hedges are considered highly effective when a correlation coefficient of .8 or higher is achieved. All of the transactions that NE LP and the Partnerships have designated as hedges are cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the gain or loss on a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge is reported as a compon ent of other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the period(s) during which the transaction being hedged affects earnings. The ineffective portion of these hedges flows through earnings in the current period. Settlement gains and losses are passed through fuel expense.

In January 2001, NE LP and the Partnerships recorded an unrealized $18.3 million gain as the cumulative effect of adopting FAS 133, representing the effect of those derivative instruments for which hedge accounting was not applied. For those contracts where hedge accounting was applied, the adoption of the new rules resulted in a credit of approximately $4.3 million to other comprehensive income for NE LP and the Partnerships.

Accumulated other comprehensive loss is separately displayed in NE LP's and the Partnerships' balance sheets. Included in NE LP's and the Partnerships' accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2001 is approximately $1.1 million of net unrealized losses associated with cash flow hedges of forecasted fuel purchases through March 2002, all of which is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months. Accumulated other comprehensive income of NE LP and the Partnerships of approximately a $892 thousand loss was reclassified into earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. Within other comprehensive income, approximately $6.3 million represents the effective portion of the net loss on cash flow hedges (excluding the cumulative effect adjustment) during the twelve months ended December 31, 2001.

Comprehensive income below includes net income and net unrealized (gains)/losses on cash flow hedges of forecasted fuel purchases for both NE LP and the Partnerships of approximately $1.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001.

	Comprehensive Income Twelve Months Ended December 31,

	2001		2000		1999

	(Thousands of Dollars)

NE LP	$	15,623	$	19,636	$	33,303
The Partnerships	$	33,675	$	37,716	$	51,329

During 2001, the FASB discussed and, from time to time throughout the year, issued guidance regarding when certain contracts for the purchase and sale of power and certain fuel supply contracts can be excluded from the provisions of FAS 133. In December 2001, final guidance on these issues was released and will be effective beginning April 1, 2002. Management is in the process of evaluating the new guidance and is unable to estimate the effects, if any, on NE LP and the Partnerships' financial statements. One possible result of management's evaluation could be that certain of these contracts will have to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in the income statement each reporting period.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. Cogeneration Facilities, Power Purchase Agreements and Carbon Dioxide Facility

Power Purchase Agreements - In 1986, NEA entered into three power purchase agreements with three Massachusetts utilities, and in 1988, NEA entered into two power purchase agreements with two Massachusetts utilities. Under the five power purchase agreements, NEA agreed to sell approximately 290 mw at initial floor prices per kwh subject to adjustment based on actual volumes purchased, escalation factors and other conditions. Performance under certain of these agreements is secured by a second mortgage on the NEA facility. In 1987, NJEA entered into an agreement with a New Jersey utility to sell 250 mw at an initial fixed price per kwh subject to adjustments, as defined in the agreement. These power purchase agreements have initial terms with expiration dates ranging from 2011 to 2021. The majority of the Partnerships' power sales to utilities are generated through these agreements. As such, the Partnerships are directly affected by changes in the power generation industry. Substantially all of the Partner ships' accounts receivable are with these utilities. The Partnerships do not require collateral or other security to support their receivables. However, management does not believe significant credit risk exists at December 31, 2001.

For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, power sale revenues from two different utilities accounted for approximately 41% and 46%, 42% and 42%, and 45% and 41%, respectively, of total revenues.

Both Massachusetts and New Jersey have enacted legislation designed to deregulate the production and sale of electricity. While NE LP and the Partnerships do not expect electric utility industry restructuring to result in any material adverse change to the Partnerships' power purchase agreements, the impact of electric utility industry restructuring on the companies that purchase power from the Partnerships is uncertain.

Energy Bank Balances - Certain of the power purchase agreements required the establishment of energy banks to record cumulative payments made by the utilities in excess of avoided cost rates scheduled or specified in such agreements. Some of the energy bank balances bear interest at various rates specified in the agreements. Upon termination of the agreements, some or all of the remaining amounts recorded in the energy banks will be required to be repaid. Energy bank balances are partially secured by letters of credit (see Note 7 - Energy Bank and Loan Collateral).

On December 31, 2000, NE LP and the Partnerships exercised their option to receive a reduced energy payment for the remainder of a Massachusetts power purchase agreement in lieu of paying the energy bank balance existing as of that date. The $24 million and $25 million balance as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, is being amortized into revenue on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the agreement which expires on September 15, 2021.

Steam Sales Agreements and Carbon Dioxide Facility - In order for the Partnerships' facilities to maintain qualifying facility status, the facilities are required to generate five percent of the thermal energy produced for sale to unrelated third parties. In 1990, NEA entered into an amended and restated steam sales agreement with a processor and seller of carbon dioxide. The amended and restated NEA steam sales agreement extends for the same term as the carbon dioxide facility's lease, with automatic extension for any renewal period under that lease. Pursuant to the steam sales agreement, NEA sells a portion of the steam generated by the NEA facility at a price that fluctuates based on changes in the price of a specified grade of fuel oil. In conjunction with this contract, NEA constructed the carbon dioxide facility and, in 1989, entered into a 16-year agreement to lease the facility to the steam user. Base rent under the lease is $100,000 per month, adjusted by the operating results of the facility as outlined in the lease agreement. Additionally, NEA pays the steam user $100,000 annually for administrative services rendered related to the operation of the carbon dioxide facility.

In 1989, NJEA entered into a 20-year steam sales agreement with a steam user adjacent to the NJEA facility. Under this agreement, NJEA sells a quantity of steam at a floor price that can increase based on changes in prices of coal. This agreement automatically renews for two consecutive five-year terms unless either party gives notice not to renew two years before the expiration of each of the prior terms.

Fuel Supply, Transportation and Storage Agreements - Natural gas is provided to the NEA and NJEA facilities primarily under long-term contracts for supply, transportation and storage. The remaining fuel requirements are provided under short-term spot arrangements. The long-term natural gas supply is provided under contracts with ProGas Limited (ProGas) and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G). Various pipeline companies provide transportation of the natural gas. Gas storage agreements provide contractual arrangements for the storage of limited volumes of natural gas with third parties for future delivery to the Partnerships.

The ProGas contracts commenced in 1991, and the initial 15-year terms were subsequently extended an additional seven years. The maximum total volumes of gas to be delivered under the ProGas contracts are approximately 48,800 and 22,000 million of British thermal units (MMBtu) per day for NEA and NJEA, respectively. The contract price, including transportation, of the ProGas supply delivered to the import point is determined with reference to a base price in 1990, re-determined annually thereafter based on specified inflation indices. The PSE&G contract commenced in 1991 and provides for the sale and delivery to NJEA of up to 25,000 MMBtu per day of gas for a term of 20 years. The contract price of the PSE&G gas is established monthly using a contractually specified mechanism.

With the exception of the PSE&G arrangement, all of the Partnerships' long-term contractual arrangements call for monthly demand charge payments. These demand charge payments reserve certain pipeline transportation capacity and are made regardless of the Partnerships' specified fuel requirements in any month and regardless of whether the Partnerships utilize the capacity reserved. These demand charges totaled approximately $46 million, $45 million and $43 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Total payments under such contracts were approximately $156.3 million, $133.7 million and $126.9 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, inclusive of demand charges. Total charges under the contract with PSE&G, including transportation costs, during 2001, 2000 and 1999, were approximately $41.6 million, $33.8 million and $27.0 million, respectively. NEA's facility also has the capability to burn No. 2 fuel oil which is stored on site for contingency supply.

4. Loans Payable

Funding Corp. - The proceeds from the Funding Corp.'s secured notes (Funding Corp. Securities) were used to make loans to the Partnerships and notes of the Partnerships were issued to the Funding Corp. in an aggregate principal amount equal to the Funding Corp. Securities. The Funding Corp., and, thus, the Partnerships, have borrowings outstanding as follows:

	December 31,

	2001		2000

9.16% Senior Secured Notes Due 2002	$	11,340,000	$	31,500,000
9.32% Senior Secured Bonds Due 2007		215,740,000		215,740,000
9.77% Senior Secured Bonds Due 2010		171,640,000		171,640,000

Total long-term debt		398,720,000		418,880,000
Less current maturities		22,688,000		20,160,000

Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$	376,032,000	$	398,720,000

Interest on the Funding Corp. Securities is payable semiannually on each June 30 and December 30. Principal repayments are made semi-annually in amounts stipulated in the trust indenture. Future principal payments are as follows:

Year ending December 31:
2002	$	22,688,000
2003	$	23,818,000
2004	$	28,564,000
2005	$	45,349,000
2006	$	52,641,000
Thereafter	$	225,660,000

Total	$	398,720,000

The Funding Corp. Securities are not subject to optional redemption but are subject to mandatory redemption in certain limited circumstances involving the occurrence of an event of loss, as defined in the trust indenture, for which the Partnerships fail to or are unable to restore a facility.

The Funding Corp. Securities are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the Partnerships and are secured by a lien on, and a security interest in, substantially all of the assets of the Partnerships. The Partnerships are jointly and severally required to make scheduled payments on the notes on dates and in amounts identical to the scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Funding Corp. Securities. The Funding Corp. Securities, the guarantees thereon provided by the Partnerships and the notes are nonrecourse to the partners and are payable solely from the collateral pledged as security.

The trust indenture governing the Funding Corp. Securities contains certain restrictions on certain activities of the Partnerships, including incurring additional indebtedness or liens, distributions to the partners, the cancellation of power sale and fuel supply agreements, the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Funding Corp. Securities and the execution of mergers, consolidations and sales of assets.

Acquisition Corp. - During 1998, the Acquisition Corp. issued $220 million of 7.99% Secured Bonds Due 2011 (Acquisition Corp. Securities) for the purpose of reimbursing certain partners of NE LP for a portion of $545 million in equity contributions used to acquire the Partnerships. The proceeds from the Acquisition Corp. Securities were loaned to NE LP, evidenced by a promissory note. Interest on the Acquisition Corp. Securities is payable semi-annually on each June 30 and December 30. Principal repayments are made semi-annually in amounts stipulated in the trust indenture. Future principal payments are as follows:

Year ending December 31:
2002	$	8,800,000
2003	$	8,800,000
2004	$	8,800,000
2005	$	8,800,000
2006	$	13,200,000
Thereafter	$	171,600,000

Total	$	220,000,000

The Acquisition Corp. Securities are subject to optional redemption after June 30, 2008 at the redemption prices set forth in the trust indenture and are subject to extraordinary mandatory redemption at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof in certain limited circumstances as defined in the trust indenture.

The Acquisition Corp. Securities are unconditionally guaranteed by NE LP and are payable solely from payments to be made by NE LP under the promissory note and bond guaranty. NE LP's obligations to make payments under the promissory note are nonrecourse to the direct and indirect owners of NE LP. Payments with respect to the promissory note and, therefore, in respect of the Acquisition Corp. Securities will be effectively subordinated to payment of all indebtedness and other liabilities and commitments of the Partnerships, including the guarantee by the Partnerships of their indebtedness. Repayment of the Acquisition Corp. Securities is guaranteed by all interests in the Partnerships. The Acquisition Corp. Securities will rank senior to all subordinated indebtedness and rank evenly with all senior indebtedness that the Acquisition Corp. incurs in the future.

5. Related Party Information

Administrative Services Agreement - NE LP and an entity related to FPL Energy have entered into an administrative services agreement that provides for management and administrative services to the Partnerships. The agreement which expires in 2018 provides for fees of a minimum of $600 thousand per year, subject to certain adjustments, and reimburses costs and expenses of performing services. For the periods ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships incurred $663 thousand, $798 thousand and $782 thousand, respectively, in fees and reimbursed expenses under the agreement.

O&M Agreements - NE LP and an entity related to FPL Energy have entered into operations and maintenance agreements that provide for the O&M of the Partnerships. The agreements expire in 2016, subject to extension by mutual agreement of the parties before six months preceding expiration. The agreements provide for fees of a minimum of $750 thousand per year, subject to certain adjustments, for each Partnership and reimbursement of costs and expenses of performing services. For the periods ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships incurred $1.7 million, $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, in fees and reimbursed expenses under the agreements. See Note 7 - O&M of the Cogeneration Facilities.

Fuel Management Agreements - Each of NEA and NJEA has entered into fuel management agreements with an entity related to FPL Energy that provide for the management of all natural gas and fuel oil, transportation and storage agreements, and the location and purchase of any additional required natural gas or fuel oil for the Partnerships. The agreements which expire in 2023 provide for fees of a minimum of $450 thousand per year, subject to certain adjustments, for each Partnership and reimbursement of costs and expenses of performing services. For the periods ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships incurred $995 thousand, $909 thousand and $896 thousand, respectively, in fees and reimbursed expenses under the agreements.

The Partnerships pay a management fee to NE LP in an amount equal to the fees under the administrative services, operations and maintenance and fuel management agreements mentioned above.

Accrued expenses under the administrative services, O&M and fuel management agreements were $1.8 million and $.8 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Additionally, power sales to an entity related to FPL Energy were $3.4 million, $3.5 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

6. Financial Instruments

The Partnerships have made use of derivative financial instruments to hedge their exposure to fluctuations in both interest rates and the price of natural gas.

The prices received by the Partnerships for power sales under their long-term contracts do not move precisely in tandem with the prices paid by the Partnerships for natural gas. To mitigate the price risk associated with purchases of natural gas, the Partnerships may, from time to time, enter into certain transactions either through public exchanges or by means of over-the-counter transactions with specific counterparties. The Partnerships mitigate their risk associated with purchases of natural gas through the use of natural gas swap agreements and options. The swap agreements require the Partnerships to pay a fixed price (absolutely or within a specified range) in return for a variable price on specified notional quantities of natural gas. The options consist of purchase call options to establish a maximum price for natural gas, and written call and put options were executed to offset the cost of the purchase call options. The contract amount of these agreements was 3.7 million MMBtu, 4.2 million MMBtu and 4.3 million MMBtu at December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The net gain reflected as a reduction in fuel costs resulting from the gas swap agreements and options was $7.0 million, $9.5 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

The following estimates of the fair value of financial instruments have been made using available market information and other valuation methodologies. However, the use of different market assumptions or methods of valuation could result in different estimated fair values.

		December 31,

		2001							2000

		Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value				Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value

		(Thousands of Dollars)

Long-term debt of Partnerships/Funding Corp.^(a)		$	398,720		$	444,000		^(b)		$	418,880		$	450,000	(b)
Long-term debt of NE LP/Acquisition Corp.^(a)		$	220,000		$	230,000		^(b)		$	220,000		$	220,000	(b)
Gas swap agreements of NE LP/the Partnerships		$	(1,168	)	$	(1,168	)	^(c)		$	-		$	22,608	(c)
Option contracts of NE LP/the Partnerships		$	(3,145	)	$	(3,145	)	^(c)		$	-		$	-


^(a)	Includes current maturities.
^(b)	Based on the borrowing rate on January 15, 2002 for debt instruments with similar terms and average maturities.
^(c)	Based on estimated cost to terminate the agreements.

7. Commitments and Contingencies

Energy Bank and Loan Collateral - On December 31, 2001, energy bank letters of credit were renewed in face amounts of $13.4 million and $54 million. The $13.4 million letter of credit expires on December 31, 2002 and can only be drawn upon in the event that NE LP and the Partnership default under a certain power agreement when there is a positive energy bank balance. The $54 million letter of credit expires on December 31, 2002 and can be drawn upon in multiple drawings in the event that a certain power purchase agreement has terminated at the time when there is a positive energy bank balance existing in favor of the power purchaser. The NEA power purchase agreements are also secured by a second mortgage on the NEA cogeneration facilities. In addition, on July 1, 2001, a letter of credit was renewed in the face amount of $23.6 million. The $23.6 million letter of credit expires on December 31, 2002 and can be drawn upon in multiple drawings in the event that insufficient funds are ava ilable in the Partnership trust accounts to pay bond interest and principal.

A guaranty was made by a subsidiary of FPL Group in favor of the trustee under the indenture relating to the Acquisition Corp. Securities. The guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the payment of an amount equal to 50% of the debt service reserve requirement with respect to the Acquisition Corp. Securities. The guaranty expires on December 31, 2002 and is automatically extended for successive one-year periods unless the guarantor gives notice that it will not renew. Pursuant to a reimbursement agreement, NE LP has agreed to repay any amounts paid under such guaranty.

O&M of the Cogeneration Facilities - An entity related to FPL Energy provides O&M services for the Partnerships. The Partnerships incurred $16.0 million and $13.9 million for O&M expense for the year ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, of which $3.8 million and $3.4 million represented salaries paid to the O&M provider.

Operating Lease - NEA entered into a 26-year operating lease in 1986 for a parcel of land. The lease may be extended for another 25 years at the option of NEA. Lease payments under the operating lease are as follows:

Year ending December 31:
2002	$	237,000
2003	$	249,000
2004	$	261,000
2005	$	273,000
2006	$	285,000
Thereafter	$	1,692,000

Lease expense under this agreement is recognized on a straight line levelized basis of approximately $198,000 annually over the lease term.

8. Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

Condensed consolidated quarterly financial information for 2001 and 2000 is as follows:

		March 31 (a)			June 30 (a)				September 30 (a)			December 31 (a)

		(Thousands of Dollars)
NE LP:
2001

Operating revenues			$	92,549		$	77,449			$	96,159		$	98,241
Operating income			$	21,340		$	12,769			$	30,465		$	25,258
Net income (loss)^(b)			$	3,185		$	(7,081	)		$	8,734		$	11,862

2000

Operating revenues			$	90,102		$	74,949			$	90,937		$	81,591
Operating income			$	28,607		$	15,905			$	28,183		$	21,498
Net income (loss)			$	9,541		$	(2,526	)		$	9,459		$	3,162


The Partnerships:
2001

Operating revenues			$	92,549		$	77,449			$	96,159		$	98,241
Operating income			$	21,340		$	12,769			$	30,465		$	25,258
Net income (loss)			$	7,733		$	(2,648	)		$	13,292		$	16,378

2000

Operating revenues			$	90,102		$	74,949			$	90,937		$	81,591
Operating income			$	28,607		$	15,905			$	28,183		$	21,498
Net income			$	14,087		$	2,016			$	13,916		$	7,697


^(a)	In the opinion of NE LP and the Partnerships, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring accruals necessary to present a fair statement of the amounts shown for such period have been made. Results of operations for an interim period may not give a true indication of results for the year.
^(b)	The sum of the quarterly amounts may not equal the total for the year due to rounding.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ESI Tractebel Funding Corp. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ESI Tractebel Funding Corp. as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants

West Palm Beach, Florida
April 11, 2002

ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.
BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of Dollars)

			December 31,

			2001		2000

ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash		$	1	$	1
	Current portion of notes receivable from the Partnerships			22,688		20,160

		Total current assets		22,689		20,161

Notes receivable from the Partnerships				376,032		398,720


TOTAL ASSETS				398,721		418,881


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Current portion of debt securities payable		$	22,688	$	20,160

Debt securities payable				376,032		398,720

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Stockholders' equity:
	Common stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding			1		1


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			$	398,721	$	418,881


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of Dollars)

	Years Ended December 31,

	2001			2000			1999


Interest income	$	39,300		$	41,426		$	43,468
Interest expense		(39,300	)		(41,426	)		(43,468	)


NET INCOME	$	-		$	-		$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Dollars)

				Years Ended December 31,

				2001			2000			1999


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income			$	-		$	-		$	-
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
			Other - net		-			-			-

		Net cash provided by operating activities			-			-			-


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Principal payments received from the Partnerships				20,160			26,332			23,510
	Principal payments on debt				(20,160	)		(26,332	)		(23,510	)

		Net cash provided by financing activities			-			-			-


Net increase in cash					-			-			-
Cash at beginning of period					1			1			1

Cash at end of period				$	1		$	1		$	1


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
	Cash paid for interest			$	39,300		$	41,426		$	43,468
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999

1. Nature of Business

ESI Tractebel Funding Corp. (Funding Corp.) is a Delaware corporation established in 1994 as a special purpose funding corporation for the purpose of issuing the securities described in Note 3. On January 14, 1998, the Funding Corp. was acquired by a subsidiary of ESI Energy, LLC (ESI Energy), Tractebel Power, Inc. (Tractebel Power) and Broad Street Contract Services, Inc. (Broad Street) from Intercontinental Energy Corporation (IEC), a Massachusetts corporation. Broad Street participates for the purpose of providing an independent director and has no economic interests. The Funding Corp. changed its name from IEC Funding Corp. to its current name concurrent with and related to its acquisition. The Funding Corp. acts as agent of Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership and North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (combined, the Partnerships) with respect to the securities and holds itself out as agent of the Partnerships in all dealings with third parties relating to the securitie s. The Partnerships, owners of electric power generation stations in the northeastern United States, are owned indirectly by subsidiaries of ESI Energy and Tractebel Power.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3. The Securities

The Funding Corp. previously issued secured notes (Securities). The proceeds from the Securities were used to make loans to the Partnerships. In connection with this issuance, the notes outstanding under a previous loan and credit agreement of the Partnerships were surrendered and new notes of the Partnerships were issued to the Funding Corp. in the aggregate principal amount of the Securities. Borrowings outstanding are as follows:

	December 31,

	2001		2000

9.16% Senior Secured Notes Due 2002	$	11,340,000	$	31,500,000
9.32% Senior Secured Bonds Due 2007		215,740,000		215,740,000
9.77% Senior Secured Bonds Due 2010		171,640,000		171,640,000

Total long-term debt		398,720,000		418,880,000
Less current maturities		22,688,000		20,160,000

Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$	376,032,000	$	398,720,000

Interest on the Securities is payable semiannually on each June 30 and December 30. Principal repayments are made semiannually in amounts stipulated in the trust indenture. Future principal payments are as follows:

Year ending December 31:
2002	$	22,688,000
2003	$	23,818,000
2004	$	28,564,000
2005	$	45,349,000
2006	$	52,641,000
Thereafter	$	225,660,000

Total	$	398,720,000

The Securities are not subject to optional redemption but are subject to mandatory redemption in certain limited circumstances involving the occurrence of an event of loss, as defined in the trust indenture, for which the Partnerships fail to or are unable to restore a facility.

The Securities are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the Partnerships and are secured by a lien on, and a security interest in, substantially all of the assets of the Partnerships. The Partnerships are jointly and severally required to make scheduled payments on the notes on dates and in amounts identical to the scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Securities. The Securities, the guarantees thereon provided by the Partnerships and the notes are nonrecourse to the partners and are payable solely from the collateral pledged as security.

The trust indenture governing the Securities contains certain restrictions on certain activities of the Partnerships, including the incurrence of additional indebtedness or liens, distributions to the partners, the cancellation of power sale and fuel supply agreements, the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Securities and the execution of mergers, consolidations and sales of assets.

4. Financial Instruments

The estimated fair value of the Securities and the notes receivable from the Partnerships at December 31, 2001 and 2000 was $471 million and $450 million, respectively. The estimate of the fair value has been made using available market information and other valuation methodologies. However, the use of different market assumptions or methods of valuation could result in different estimated fair values.

5. Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

Condensed consolidated quarterly financial information for 2001 and 2000 is as follows:

		March 31 (a)			June 30 (a)			September 30 (a)			December 31 (a)

		(Thousands of Dollars)
2001

Operating revenues			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Operating income			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Net income			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-

2000

Operating revenues			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Operating income			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Net income			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-


^(a)	In the opinion of Funding Corp., all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring accruals necessary to present a fair statement of the amounts shown for such period have been made. Results of operations for an interim period may not give a true indication of results for the year.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp. as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants

West Palm Beach, Florida
April 11, 2002

ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.
BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of Dollars)

		December 31,

		2001		2000

ASSETS
Current assets:
	Due from NE LP	$	152	$	152
	Current portion of note receivable from NE LP		8,800		-

Total current assets			8,952		152

Note receivable from NE LP			211,200		220,000


TOTAL ASSETS		$	220,152	$	220,152


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Income taxes payable	$	19	$	14
	Current portion of debt securities payable		8,800		-

Total current liabilities			8,819		14


Non-current liabilities:
	Deferred credit - interest rate hedge		98		112
	Debt securities payable		211,200		220,000

Total non-current liabilities			211,298		220,112


TOTAL LIABILITIES		$	220,117	$	220,126


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Stockholders' equity:
	Common stock, $.10 par value, 100 shares authorized, 20 shares issued		-		-
	Retained earnings		35		26


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	220,152	$	220,152


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of Dollars)

	Years Ended December 31,

	2001			2000			1999


Interest income	$	17,578		$	17,578		$	17,578
Interest expense		(17,564	)		(17,564	)		(17,564	)

Income before income taxes		14			14			14
Income tax expense		(5	)		(5	)		(5	)


NET INCOME	$	9		$	9		$	9

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Dollars)

				Years Ended December 31,

				2001			2000			1999


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income			$	9		$	9		$	9
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
			Other - amortization of deferred gain resulting from hedge		(9	)		(9	)		(9	)

		Net cash provided by operating activities			-			-			-


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Loan to NE LP				-			-			-

		Net cash used in investing activities			-			-			-


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Issuance of debt securities				-			-			-
	Proceeds from interest rate hedge				-			-			-

		Net cash provided by financing activities			-			-			-


Net increase in cash					-			-			-
Cash at beginning of period					-			-			-

Cash at end of period				$	-		$	-		$	-


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
	Cash paid for interest			$	17,578		$	17,578		$	17,578
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(Thousands of Dollars)

		Common Stock		Retained Earnings		Stock- holders' Equity


Balances, December 31, 1998		$	-	$	8	$	8
	Net income		-		9		9

Balances, December 31, 1999			-		17		17
	Net income		-		9		9

Balances, December 31, 2000					26		26
	Net income		-		9		9

Balances, December 31, 2001		$	-	$	35	$	35

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999

1. Nature of Business

ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp. (Acquisition Corp.) is a Delaware corporation established on January 12, 1998 as a special purpose funding corporation for the purpose of issuing the securities described in Note 3. The Acquisition Corp.'s common stock is jointly owned by a subsidiary of ESI Energy, LLC (ESI Energy) and by a subsidiary of Tractebel Power, Inc. (Tractebel Power). The Acquisition Corp. acts as agent of Northeast Energy, LP (NE LP) with respect to the securities and holds itself out as agent of NE LP in all dealings with third parties relating to the securities. NE LP is a Delaware limited partnership that was established on November 21, 1997 for the purpose of acquiring ownership interests in two electric power generation stations in the northeastern United States (the Partnerships). NE LP is also owned by subsidiaries of ESI Energy and Tractebel Power.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3. The Securities

On February 12, 1998, the Acquisition Corp. issued $220 million of 7.99% Secured Bonds Due 2011 (Securities). The proceeds from the Securities were loaned to NE LP, evidenced by a promissory note, for the purpose of reimbursing certain partners of NE LP for a portion of $545 million in equity contributions used to acquire the Partnerships. The Securities are unconditionally guaranteed by NE LP. Borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2001 were $220 million.

Interest on the Securities is payable semiannually on each June 30 and December 30. Principal repayments are made semi-annually in amounts stipulated in the trust indenture. Future principal payments are as follows:

Year ending December 31:
2002	$	8,800,000
2003	$	8,800,000
2004	$	8,800,000
2005	$	8,800,000
2006	$	13,200,000
Thereafter	$	171,600,000

Total	$	220,000,000

The Securities are subject to optional redemption after June 30, 2008 at the redemption prices set forth in the trust indenture and are subject to extraordinary mandatory redemption at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof in certain limited circumstances as defined in the trust indenture.

The Securities are unconditionally guaranteed by NE LP and are payable solely from payments to be made by NE LP under the promissory note and bond guaranty. NE LP's obligations to make payments under the promissory note are nonrecourse to the direct and indirect owners of NE LP. Payments with respect to the promissory note and, therefore, in respect of the Securities will be effectively subordinated to payment of all indebtedness and other liabilities and commitments of the Partnerships, including the guaranty by the Partnerships of its indebtedness. Repayment of the Securities is guaranteed by all interests in the Partnerships. The Securities will rank senior to all subordinated indebtedness and rank evenly with all senior indebtedness that the Acquisition Corp. incurs in the future.

4. Financial Instruments

In January 1998, the Acquisition Corp. entered into a fixed interest rate financial instrument to hedge its exposure to fluctuations in the interest rate associated with the placement of originally issued securities. The financial instrument was settled on February 17, 1998 and qualified for hedge accounting. The gain resulting from the hedge was $152 thousand and is being amortized into income using the effective interest method. The balances of the deferred gain were $98 thousand and $112 thousand as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

The estimated fair value of the Securities and the note receivable from NE LP at December 31, 2001 and 2000 was $230 million and $220 million, respectively. The estimate of the fair value has been made using available market information and other valuation methodologies. However, the use of different market assumptions or methods of valuation could result in different estimated fair values.

5. Income Taxes

The Acquisition Corp. acts as agent of NE LP with respect to the Securities and holds itself out as agent of NE LP in all dealings with third parties relating to the Securities. Accordingly, as a result of the agency relationship, all tax activity of the Acquisition Corp. for federal and state income tax purposes represents amounts due to NE LP.

6. Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

Condensed consolidated quarterly financial information for 2001 and 2000 is as follows:

		March 31 (a)			June 30 (a)			September 30 (a)			December 31 (a)

		(Thousands of Dollars)
2001

Operating revenues			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Operating income			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Net income			$	3		$	2		$	3		$	1

2000

Operating revenues			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Operating income			$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Net income			$	2		$	2		$	3		$	2


^(a)	In the opinion of Acquisition Corp., all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring accruals necessary to present a fair statement of the amounts shown for such period have been made. Results of operations for an interim period may not give a true indication of results for the year.

Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrants

Management Committee of NE LP and the Partnerships

Nathan E. Hanson. Mr. Hanson, 37, is director of business management of FPL Energy. He was appointed to the NE LP Management Committee by ESI GP in March 2000. He was formerly operations manager for Intercontinental Energy Corporation, a developer of independent power projects, from 1995 to 1998.

Eric M. Heggeseth. Mr. Heggeseth, 49, is senior vice president of Tractebel Power. He was appointed to the NE LP Management Committee by Tractebel GP in March 1998.

Michael L. Leighton. Mr. Leighton, 56, is senior vice president of business management of FPL Energy. He was formerly vice president of project development of FPL Energy from April 1994 to April 2000. He was appointed to the NE LP Management Committee by ESI GP in May 2000.

William C. Harper. Mr. Harper, 42, is a senior vice president-fuels of Tractebel Power. He was formerly vice president-fuels for Cogen Technologies, a developer of independent power projects, from January 1992 to February 1999. He was appointed to the NE LP management committee by Tractebel GP in December 2001.

Directors of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp.

Ronald F. Green. Mr. Green, 54, is president of FPL Energy. He was president and chief executive officer of Duke Engineering and Services, Inc., a technical services supplier to the energy industry, and president and chief operating officer of Duke Solutions, Inc., an energy services and energy commodity supply company, from April 1999 to November 2001. He was president of power generation for an affiliate of Shell Oil Company from June 1998 to March 1999. Mr. Green was president and chief executive officer of Fluor Daniel Hanford, a nuclear waste remediation contractor for the DOE, from February 1998 to May 1998. Prior to that, he was president of Power Fluor Daniel, Inc., a designer, builder and provider of maintenance services to the electric sector. He has been a director of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. since December 3, 2001.

Eric M. Heggeseth. Mr. Heggeseth, 49, is senior vice president of Tractebel Power. He has been a director of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. since 1998.

Werner E. Schattner. Mr. Schattner, 56, is executive vice president of Tractebel Power. He has been a director of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. since 1998.

Michael L. Leighton. Mr. Leighton, 56, is senior vice president of business management of FPL Energy. He was formerly vice president of project development of FPL Energy from April 1994 to April 2000. He has been a director of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. since December 3, 2001.

Directors of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. are elected annually and serve until their resignation, removal or until their respective successors are elected. The members of the Management Committee of NE LP and the Partnerships serve until their resignation, removal or until their respective successors are elected. Except as noted, each director or management committee member has held his position for five years or more and his employment history is continuous.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

None.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The Partnerships and NE LP. The following table sets forth the direct and indirect interests of ownership:

Title of Class		Name and Address of Beneficial Owner	Nature of Beneficial Ownership	Percentage Interest


Partnerships:
General and Limited Partnership Interest		NE LP^(a)	General Partner	98	%	LP
				1	%	GP
Limited Partnership Interest		NE LLC^(a)	Limited Partner	1	%	LP

NE LP:
General Partnership Interest		ESI GP^(a)	General Partner in NE LP	1	%	GP
General Partnership Interest		Tractebel GP^(b)	General Partner in NE LP	1	%	GP
Limited Partnership Interest		ESI LP^(a)	Limited Partner in NE LP	49	%	LP
Limited Partnership Interest		Tractebel LP^(b)	Limited Partner in NE LP	49	%	LP


^(a)	The address for each of NE LP, NE LLC, ESI GP and ESI LP is c/o FPL Energy, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33408.
^(b)	The address for each of Tractebel GP and Tractebel LP is c/o Tractebel Power, Inc., 1177 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77027.

The Funding Corp. The following table sets forth the number of shares and percentage owned of the Funding Corp.'s voting securities beneficially owned by each person known to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the voting securities (unless otherwise indicated the owner has sole voting and investment power):

Title of Class		Name and Address of Beneficial Owner	Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership	Percentage Interest


Common Stock		ESI Northeast Funding^(a)	3,750	37.5	%
Common Stock		Tractebel Power^(b)	3,750	37.5	%
Common Stock		Broad Street^(c)	2,500	25.0	%


^(a)	The address for ESI Northeast Funding is c/o FPL Energy, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33408.
^(b)	The address for Tractebel Power, Inc. is 1177 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77027.
^(c)	The address for Broad Street is Two Wall Street, New York, New York 10005. Broad Street is a nominee of the Trustee and its sole purpose is to provide an independent director.

The Acquisition Corp. The following table sets forth the number of shares and percentage owned of the Acquisition Corp.'s voting securities beneficially owned by each person known to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the voting securities (unless otherwise indicated the owner has sole voting and investment power):

Title of Class		Name and Address of Beneficial Owner	Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership	Percentage Interest


Common Stock		ESI Northeast Acquisition^(a)	10	50.0	%
Common Stock		Tractebel Power^(b)	10	50.0	%


^(a)	The address for ESI Northeast Acquisition is c/o FPL Energy, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33408.
^(b)	The address for Tractebel Power, Inc. is 1177 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77027.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Administrative Services Agreement. NE LP and an entity related to FPL Energy have entered into an administrative services agreement that provides for management and administrative services to the Partnerships. The agreement which expires in 2018 provides for fees of a minimum of $600 thousand per year, subject to certain adjustments, and reimbursement of costs and expenses of performing services. For the periods ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships incurred $663 thousand, $798 thousand and $782 thousand, respectively, in fees and reimbursed expenses under the agreement.

O&M Agreements. NE LP and an entity related to FPL Energy have entered into O&M agreements that provide for the operations and maintenance of the Partnerships. The agreements expire in 2016, subject to extension by mutual agreement of the parties before six months preceding expiration. The agreements provide for fees of a minimum of $750 thousand per year, subject to certain adjustments, for each Partnership and reimbursement of costs and expenses of performing services. For the period ended December 31, 2001, and for the periods ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships incurred $1.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, in fees and reimbursed expenses under the agreements.

Fuel Management Agreements. Each of NEA and NJEA has entered into fuel management agreements with an entity related to FPL Energy that provide for the management of all natural gas and fuel oil, transportation and storage agreements, and the location and purchase of any additional required natural gas or fuel oil for the Partnerships. The agreements which expire in 2023 provide for fees of a minimum of $450 thousand per year, subject to certain adjustments, for each Partnership and reimbursement of costs and expenses of performing services. For the periods ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Partnerships incurred $995 thousand, $909 thousand and $896 thousand, respectively, in fees and reimbursed expenses under the agreements.

Power Sales. From time to time, FPL Energy's power marketing subsidiary will purchase excess power produced by the Partnerships and resell the power to the marketplace. These purchases totaled $3.4 million, $3.5 million and $2.5 million in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

PART IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)	1.	Financial Statements		Page(s)


		NE LP:
			Independent Auditors' Report		12
			Consolidated Balance Sheets		13
			Consolidated Statements of Operations		14
			Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		15
			Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity		16
			Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		21-27

		Partnerships:
			Independent Auditors' Report			12
			Combined Balance Sheets			17
			Combined Statements of Operations			18
			Combined Statements of Cash Flows			19
			Combined Statements of Partners' Equity			20
			Notes to Combined Financial Statements			21-27

		Funding Corp.:
			Independent Auditors' Report			28
			Balance Sheets			29
			Statements of Operations			30
			Statements of Cash Flows			31
			Notes to Financial Statements			32-33

		Acquisition Corp.:
			Independent Auditors' Report			34
			Balance Sheets			35
			Statements of Operations			36
			Statements of Cash Flows			37
			Statements of Stockholders' Equity			38
			Notes to Financial Statements			39-40

	2.	Financial Statement Schedules - Schedules are omitted as not applicable or not required.

	3.	Exhibits including those Incorporated by Reference

		Exhibit No.	Description

		3.1*	Certificate of Incorporation of the Funding Corp.

		3.1.1*****	Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Funding Corp. as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on February 3, 1998

		3.1.2******	Certificate of Incorporation of the Acquisition Corp. as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on January 12, 1998

		3.2*****	By-laws of the Funding Corp.

		3.2.1******	By-laws of the Acquisition Corp.

		3.3*****	Amended and Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership of NEA as filed with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on March 31, 1986, as amended and restated on January 9, 1987 and November 6, 1987, as further amended on July 6, 1989 and as amended and restated on February 16, 1998

		3.4*****	Amended and Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership of NJEA as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey on November 3, 1986, as amended and restated on January 14, 1987, June 25, 1987, March 4, 1988 and February 16, 1998

		3.5*****	Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of NEA dated as of November 21, 1997

		3.6*****	Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of NJEA dated as of November 21, 1997

		3.7*****	Certificate of Limited Partnership of NE LP, a Delaware limited partnership, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on November 21, 1997

		3.8*****	Agreement of Limited Partnership of NE LP, a Delaware limited partnership, dated as of November 21, 1997

		4.1*	Trust Indenture dated as of November 15, 1994, among the Partnerships, the Funding Corp. and the Trustee

		4.2*	First Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 15, 1994, among the Partnerships, the Funding Corp and the Trustee, including forms of the securities

		4.3*	Credit Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, among the Partnerships, each of the institutions referred to therein and Sanwa Bank Limited, New York Branch (Sanwa)

		4.4*	Collateral Agency Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994 among the Partnerships, the Funding Corp., the Trustee, Sanwa, the Swap Providers (as defined therein) and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Collateral Agent

		4.5*	Amended and Restated Project Loan and Credit Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between the Partnerships and the Funding Corp.

		4.6*	Partnerships' Guarantee Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between the Partnerships and the Trustee

		4.7*	Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 21, 1994, among the Partnerships, the Funding Corp., Chase Securities, Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith, Incorporated and Salomon Brothers, Inc.

		4.8*	Pledge, Trust and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994 among the Partnerships, Sanwa, and Sanwa Bank Trust Company of New York and the Trustee

		4.9*	Assignment and Security Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between the Funding Corp. and the Trustee

		4.10*	Amended and Restated Assignment and Security Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between the Partnerships, NE LP and the Trustee

		4.11*	Amended and Restated Assignment and Security Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between NEA and the Trustee

		4.12*	Amended and Restated Assignment and Security Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between NJEA and the Trustee

		4.13*	Amended and Restated Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of December 1, 1994, made by NEA in favor of the Trustee

		4.14*	Amended and Restated Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (Additional Properties) dated as of December 1, 1994, made by NEA in favor of the Trustee

		4.15*	Amended and Restated Indenture of Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of December 1, 1994, made by NJEA in favor of the Trustee

		4.16*	Amended and Restated Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between NJEA and the Trustee

		4.17*	Assignment of Mortgage dated as of December 1, 1994, between The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association) and the Trustee with respect to the Bellingham Mortgage dated as of June 28, 1989

		4.18*	Assignment of Mortgage dated as of December 1, 1994, between The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association) and the Trustee with respect to the Bellingham Mortgage dated August 10, 1989

		4.19*	Assignment of Mortgage dated as of December 1, 1994, between The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association) and the Trustee with respect to the Sayreville Mortgage dated June 28, 1989

		4.20*	Assignment of Security Agreements dated as of December 1, 1994, among The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), the Trustee, the Partnerships, the Funding Corp. and NE LP

		4.21*****	Second Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of January 14, 1998 among the Funding Corp., NEA, NJEA and the Trustee

		4.22*****	Amendment to Amended and Restated Assignment and Security Agreement by and between NEA, NJEA, NE LP and the Trustee dated as of January 14, 1998

		4.23*****	Termination of Pledge, Trust and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of January 30, 1998 among NEA, NJEA, Sanwa, Sanwa Bank and Trust Company of New York and the Trustee

		4.24******	Indenture, dated as of February 19, 1998 among the Acquisition Corp., NE LP, NE LLC, and the Trustee

		4.25******	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 19, 1998 by and among the Acquisition Corp., NE LP, and Goldman Sachs & Co.

		4.26******	Company & Partner Pledge Agreement dated as of February 19, 1998 by and among the Acquisition Corp., NE LP, NE LLC in favor of the Trustee

		4.27******	Sponsor Pledge Agreement dated as of February 19, 1998 by and among ESI Northeast Acquisition, ESI GP, ESI LP, Tractebel GP, Tractebel LP, and Tractebel Power in favor of the Trustee

		10.1*	Accommodation Agreement dated as of June 28, 1989, between NEA, BECO, Commonwealth, Montaup, and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)

		10.2.1*	Amended and Restated Operation and Maintenance Agreement dated as of June 28, 1989 (the "Sayreville O&M Agreement"), between NJEA and Westinghouse Power

		10.2.2*	Letter Agreement regarding the Sayreville Heat Rate dated June 23, 1993, between NJEA and Westinghouse Power

		10.2.3*	Letter Agreement regarding extension of the Sayreville O&M Agreement dated June 23, 1993, between Westinghouse Power and NJEA

		10.2.4*	Second Amended and Restated Operation and Maintenance Agreement dated as of June 28, 1989 (the "Bellingham O&M Agreement"), between NEA and Westinghouse Power

		10.2.5*	Letter Agreement regarding the Bellingham Heat Rate dated June 23, 1993, between NEA and Westinghouse

		10.2.6*	Letter Agreement regarding extension of the Bellingham O&M Agreement dated June 23, 1993, between NEA and Westinghouse Power

		10.2.7**	Amendment No. 1 to the Bellingham O&M Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1995, by and between NEA and Westinghouse Power

		10.3.1*	Power Purchase Agreement dated as of April 1, 1986 (the "BECO I Power Purchase Agreement"), between NEA and BECO

		10.3.2*	First Amendment to the BECO I Power Purchase Agreement dated as of June 8, 1987, between BECO and NEA

		10.3.3*	Second Amendment to the BECO I Power Purchase Agreement dated as of June 21, 1989, between BECO and NEA

		10.3.4*	Power Purchase Agreement dated as of January 28, 1988 (the "BECO II Power Purchase Agreement"), between NEA and BECO

		10.3.5*	First Amendment to the BECO II Power Purchase Agreement dated as of June 21, 1989, between NEA and BECO

		10.3.6*	Power Sale Agreement dated as of November 26, 1986 (the "Commonwealth I Power Purchase Agreement"), between NEA and Commonwealth

		10.3.7*	First Amendment to the Commonwealth I Power Purchase Agreement dated as of August 15, 1988, between Commonwealth and NEA

		10.3.8*	Second Amendment to the Commonwealth I Power Purchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 1989, between Commonwealth and NEA

		10.3.9*	Power Sale Agreement dated as of August 15, 1988 (the "Commonwealth II Power Purchase Agreement"), between NEA and Commonwealth

		10.3.10*	First Amendment to the Commonwealth II Power Purchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 1989, between NEA and Commonwealth

		10.3.11*	Power Purchase Agreement dated as of October 17, 1986 (the "Montaup Power Purchase Agreement"), between NEA and Montaup

		10.3.12*	First Amendment to the Montaup Power Purchase Agreement dated as of June 28, 1989, between Montaup and NEA

		10.3.13*	Power Purchase Agreement dated as of October 22, 1987 (the "JCP&L Power Purchase Agreement"), between NJEA and JCP&L

		10.3.14*	First Amendment to the JCP&L Power Purchase Agreement dated as of June 16, 1989, between JCP&L and NJEA

		10.4.1*	Firm Transportation Service Agreement dated as of February 28, 1994, among CNG Transmission Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("CNG"), NEA, ProGas U.S.A., Inc., a Delaware corporation ("ProGas USA") and ProGas

		10.4.2*	Firm Gas Transportation Agreement (Rate Schedule X-320) dated as of February 27, 1991, between NEA and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Transco")

		10.4.3*	Rate Schedule X-35 Firm Gas Transportation Agreement dated as of October 1, 1993, between NEA and Algonquin Gas Transmission Company, a Delaware corporation ("Algonquin")

		10.4.4*	Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FTS-5 dated as of February 16, 1994, between NEA and Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Texas Eastern")

		10.4.5*	ProGas/TransCanada NE Assignment Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, between ProGas and TransCanada Pipelines Limited, an Ontario corporation ("TransCanada")

		10.4.6*	Northeast Gas Substitution Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, among ProGas, NEA and TransCanada

		10.4.7*	Northeast Notice and Consent dated as of July 30, 1993, among NEA, ProGas and TransCanada

		10.4.8*	ProGas NE Producer Assignment Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, between ProGas and TransCanada

		10.4.9*	Firm Transportation Service Agreement dated as of February 28, 1994, among CNG, NJEA, ProGas USA and ProGas

		10.4.10*	Firm Gas Transportation Agreement (Rate Schedule X-319) dated as of February 27, 1991, between Transco and NJEA

		10.4.11*	Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FTS-5 dated as of February 16, 1994, between Texas Eastern and NJEA

		10.4.12*	ProGas/TransCanada NJ Assignment Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, between ProGas and TransCanada

		10.4.13*	North Jersey Gas Substitution Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, among ProGas, NJEA and TransCanada

		10.4.14*	North Jersey Notice and Consent dated as of July 30, 1993, among NJEA, ProGas and TransCanada

		10.4.15*	ProGas NJ Producer Assignment dated as of July 30, 1993, between ProGas and TransCanada

		10.4.16*	Gas Purchase and Sales Agreement dated as of May 4, 1989 (the "PSE&G Agreement"), between NJEA and PSE&G

		10.5.1*	Service Agreement Applicable to the Storage of Natural Gas Under Rate Schedule GSS-II dated as of September 30, 1993, between CNG and NEA

		10.5.2*	Service Agreement Applicable to the Storage of Natural Gas Under Rate Schedule GSS-II dated as of September 30, 1993, between CNG and NJEA

		10.5.3**	Service Agreement Applicable to Transportation of Natural Gas under Rate Schedule FT dated as of February 1, 1996, by and between CNG and NEA

		10.5.4**	Service Agreement Applicable to Transportation of Natural Gas under Rate Schedule FT dated as of February 1, 1996, by and between CNG and NJEA

		10.6.1*	Gas Purchase Contract dated as of May 12, 1988 (the "Bellingham ProGas Agreement"), between ProGas and NEA

		10.6.2*	First Amending Agreement to the Bellingham ProGas Agreement dated as of April 17, 1989, between ProGas and NEA

		10.6.3*	Second Amending Agreement to the Bellingham ProGas Agreement dated as of June 23, 1989, between ProGas and NEA

		10.6.4*	Amending Agreement to the ProGas Agreements (as defined below) dated as of November 1, 1991, between ProGas, NEA and NJEA

		10.6.5*	Third Amending Agreement to the Bellingham ProGas Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, between ProGas and NEA

		10.6.6*	Letter Agreement regarding the Bellingham ProGas Agreement dated as of September 14, 1992, between ProGas and NEA

		10.6.7*	Letter Agreement regarding the Bellingham ProGas Agreement dated as of July 30, 1993, between ProGas and NEA

		10.6.8*	Gas Purchase Contract dated as of May 12, 1988 (the "Sayreville ProGas Agreement," and together with the Bellingham ProGas Agreement, the "ProGas Agreements"), between ProGas and NJEA

		10.6.9*	First Amending Agreement to the Sayreville ProGas Agreement dated April 17, 1989, between ProGas and NJEA

		10.6.10*	Second Amending Agreement to the Sayreville ProGas Agreement dated June 23, 1989, between ProGas and NJEA

		10.6.11*	Third Amending Agreement to the Sayreville ProGas Agreement dated July 30, 1993, between ProGas and NJEA

		10.6.12*	Letter Agreement regarding the Sayreville ProGas Agreement dated as of September 14, 1992, between ProGas and NJEA, as amended as of April 22, 1994 by Letter Agreement between ProGas and NJEA

		10.6.13*	Letter Agreement regarding the Sayreville ProGas Agreement dated July 30, 1993, between ProGas and NJEA

		10.7.1*	Amended and Restated Steam Sales Agreement dated as of December 21, 1990, between NEA and NECO-Bellingham, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation ("NECO")

		10.7.2*	Industrial Steam Sales Contract dated as of June 5, 1989, between NJEA and Hercules Incorporated, a Delaware corporation ("Hercules")

		10.8.1*	Letter agreement regarding Bellingham Project power transmission arrangements dated June 29, 1989, between NEA and BECO

		10.8.2*	Letter agreement regarding Bellingham Project power transmission arrangements dated June 6, 1989, between NEA and Commonwealth

		10.8.3*	Letter agreement regarding Bellingham Project power transmission arrangements dated June 28, 1989, between NEA and Montaup

		10.9*	Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement dated as of September 24, 1993, between BECO and NEA

		10.10.1*	Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of December 21, 1990, between NEA and NECO

		10.10.2*	Carbon Dioxide Agreement dated as of December 21, 1990, between NECO and Praxair, Inc., as successor to Liquid Carbonic Carbon Dioxide Corporation ("Praxair")

		10.10.3*	BOC Gases Carbon Dioxide Agreement dated as of December 21, 1990, between NECO and the BOC Gases of the BOC Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("BOC Gases")

		10.10.4*	Assignment and Security Agreement dated as of December 1, 1991, between NECO and NEA

		10.10.5***	Operation and Maintenance Agreement by and between NECO-Bellingham, Inc. as Lessee and Westinghouse as Operator for the Bellingham Project Carbon Dioxide Recovery Facility dated as of May 1, 1995

		10.10.5.1****	Guaranty of Contract for Operation and Maintenance dated May 12, 1995 by Westinghouse Power

		10.10.6*	Licensing Agreement for the Fluor Daniel Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process dated as of June 28, 1989, between Fluor Daniel Inc., a California corporation ("Fluor Daniel"), and NEA

		10.11.1*	Ground Lease Agreement dated as of June 28, 1989, between NJEA and ETURC

		10.11.2*	Agreement of Sublease dated as of June 28, 1989, between ETURC and NJEA

		10.11.3*	Lease of Property dated as of June 1, 1986, between Prestwich Corporation and NE LP

		10.12.1*	Investment Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between Sanwa and Sanwa Bank Trust Company of New York under the Pledge, Trust and Intercreditor Agreement

		10.12.2*	Investment Agreement dated as of December 1, 1994, between Sanwa and Sanwa Bank Trust Company of New York under the Pledge, Trust and Intercreditor Agreement

		10.13*	Agreement between the Water and Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Bellingham and NEA dated as of December 13, 1988 and December 30, 1988, respectively

		10.14*	Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated June 29, 1989, by NEA in favor of BECO, Commonwealth and Montaup

		10.15***	Declaration of Easements, Covenants, and Restrictions dated as of June 28, 1989 by NEA

		10.16*****	Operation and Maintenance Agreement dated as of November 21, 1997 by and between NE LP and FPLE Operating Services

		10.17*****	Operation and Maintenance Agreement dated as of November 21, 1997 by and between NE LP and FPLE Operating Services

		10.18*****	Fuel Management Agreement, dated as of January 20, 1998, effective retroactive to January 14, 1998, by and between NE LP and ESI Northeast Fuel, assigned by NE LP to NEA on January 20, 1998

		10.19*****	Fuel Management Agreement, dated as of January 20, 1998, effective retroactive to January 14, 1998, by and between NE LP and ESI Northeast Fuel, assigned by NE LP to NJEA on January 20, 1998

		10.20*****	Administrative Services Agreement dated as of November 21, 1997 between NE LP and ESI GP

		10.21******	Reimbursement Agreement dated as of November 21, 1997 by and among FPL Group Capital, Tractebel Power and NE LP

		16*******	Change in Certifying Accountant Letter

		21	Subsidiaries of the Registrants

*	Incorporated herein by reference from the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Funding Corp. on February 9, 1995 (file no. 33-87902).

**	Incorporated herein by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Funding Corp. and the Partnerships on April 1, 1996 (file nos. 33-87902,33-87902-01 and 33-87902-02).

***	Incorporated herein by reference from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Funding Corp. and the Partnerships on November 14, 1996 (file nos. 33-87902,33-87902-01 and 33-87902-02).

****	Incorporated herein by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Funding Corp. and the Partnerships on March 31, 1997 (file nos. 33-87902,33-87902-01 and 33-87902-02).

*****	Incorporated herein by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Funding Corp. and the Partnerships on March 27, 1998 (file nos. 33-87902,33-87902-01 and 33-87902-02).

******	Incorporated herein by reference from the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Acquisition Corp. and NE LP on May 12, 1998 (file nos. 333-52397 and 333-52397-01).

*******	Incorporated herein by reference from Form 8-K filed by the Funding Corp. and the Partnerships on September 4, 1998 (file nos. 33-87902,33-87902-01 and 33-87902-02).

	(b)	Reports On Form 8-K:

		None.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP. ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP.



	RONALD F. GREEN

	Ronald F. Green
	President
	(Principal Executive Officer and Director)

Date: April 15, 2002

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrants and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Signature and Title as of April 15, 2002:

ROBERT L. MCGRATH

Robert L. McGrath
Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)

Directors:

ERIC M. HEGGESETH

Eric M. Heggeseth

WERNER E. SCHATTNER

Werner E. Schattner

MICHAEL L. LEIGHTON

Michael L. Leighton

SIGNATURES

	NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. as Administrative General Partner) NORTH JERSEY ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. as Administrative General Partner) NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. as Administrative General Partner)



	RONALD F. GREEN

	Ronald F. Green President (Principal Executive Officer and Director)



	ROBERT L. MCGRATH

	Robert L. McGrath Vice President and Treasurer of ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer and Director of ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc.)

Date: April 15, 2002

Signature and Title as of April 15, 2002:

Director of ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc.:

MICHAEL L. LEIGHTON

Michael L. Leighton

EXHIBIT 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF NE LP

Subsidiary		State or Jurisdiction of Incorporation


1.	Northeast Energy, LLC (100%-Owned)	Florida

2.	Northeast Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (99%-Owned)^(a)	Massachusetts

3.	North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership (99%-Owned)^(a)	New Jersey


^(a)	Northeast Energy, LLC owns the remaining 1% interest.

SUBSIDIARIES OF NJEA

Subsidiary		State or Jurisdiction of Incorporation


1.	ESI Tractebel Urban Renewal Corporation (100%-Owned)	New Jersey