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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q/A

(Amendment No. 1)

 

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

OR

 

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

 

Commission File Number		Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter and principal office address and telephone number		State of Incorporation		I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
1-16163		WGL Holdings, Inc. 101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20080 (703) 750-2000		Virginia		52-2210912
0-49807		Washington Gas Light Company 101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20080 (703) 750-4440		District of Columbia and Virginia		53-0162882

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨

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

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

WGL Holdings, Inc.:

 

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

Washington Gas Light Company:

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers’ classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

WGL Holdings, Inc. common stock, no par value, outstanding as of July 31, 2014: 51,940,003 shares.

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

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Amendment No. 1”) of WGL Holdings, Inc. and Washington Gas Light Company (“the Companies”) for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 6, 2014 (the “Form 10-Q”), is being filed to correct a clerical error in the certification which was included in Exhibit 32 to the Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. As a result, the Companies have included new certifications as reflected in Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 31.3, 31.4 and 32. No other changes have been made to the Form 10-Q.

Except as set forth above, this Amendment No. 1 does not modify or update any disclosures in the Form 10-Q. While the Companies are filing this Amendment No. 1 only to include new certifications in Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 31.3, 31.4 and 32, for convenience and ease of reference, the Companies are filing the entire Form 10-Q, including all exhibits. Accordingly, this Amendment No. 1 should be read in conjunction with the Companies’ other filings made with the SEC.

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2014

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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets			1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income			2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income			3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows			4
Washington Gas Light Company
Condensed Balance Sheets			5
Condensed Statements of Income			6
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income			7
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows			8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
WGL Holdings, Inc. and Washington Gas Light Company—Combined			9
Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			44
WGL Holdings, Inc.			48
Washington Gas Light Company			71
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			76
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			76
PART II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			77
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures			77
Item 6. Exhibits			77
Signature			78

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

INTRODUCTION

 

FILING FORMAT

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed by two separate registrants: WGL Holdings, Inc. (WGL) and Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas). Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, any reference in the report to “WGL,” “we,” “us” or “our” is to the holding company or the consolidated entity of WGL Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, including Washington Gas.

Part I—Financial information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes separate financial statements (i.e. balance sheets, statements of income and comprehensive income and statements of cash flows) for WGL and Washington Gas. The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are also included and are presented on a combined basis for both WGL and Washington Gas. The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management’s Discussion) included under Item 2 is divided into two major sections for WGL and Washington Gas.

SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain matters discussed in this report, excluding historical information, include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the outlook for earnings, revenues and other future financial business performance or strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as, but not limited to, “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “plans” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Although the registrants, WGL and Washington Gas, believe such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they cannot give assurance that every objective will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of today, and the registrants assume no duty to update them. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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changes in capital and energy commodity market conditions;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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changes in accounting principles;

 

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

 

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the ability to manage the outsourcing of several business processes;

 

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acts of nature;

 

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terrorist activities and

 

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other uncertainties.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

 

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

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements

 

(In thousands)		June 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment
At original cost		$	4,342,880			$	4,118,149
Accumulated depreciation and amortization			(1,273,607	)			(1,210,686	)
Net property, plant and equipment			3,069,273				2,907,463
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents			12,921				3,478
Receivables
Accounts receivable			308,062				229,544
Gas costs and other regulatory assets			5,530				10,825
Unbilled revenues			107,089				98,598
Allowance for doubtful accounts			(23,017	)			(20,433	)
Net receivables			397,664				318,534
Materials and supplies—principally at average cost			22,135				24,904
Storage gas			238,499				347,291
Deferred income taxes			21,101				24,522
Prepaid taxes			17,931				24,450
Other prepayments			37,825				29,922
Derivatives			21,613				35,315
Other			17,677				11,595
Total current assets			787,366				820,011
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
Regulatory assets
Gas costs			244,515				93,963
Pension and other post-retirement benefits			190,166				240,634
Other			65,495				66,010
Prepaid post-retirement benefits			73,153				—
Derivatives			1,368				26,306
Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases			17,346				23,390
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates			96,773				67,522
Other			15,229				14,761
Total deferred charges and other assets			704,045				532,586
Total Assets		$	4,560,684			$	4,260,060
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
Common shareholders’ equity		$	1,286,064			$	1,274,545
Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock			28,173				28,173
Long-term debt			599,226				524,067
Total capitalization			1,913,463				1,826,785
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt			30,000				67,000
Notes payable			237,500				373,100
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities			297,885				270,658
Wages payable			17,466				18,645
Accrued interest			11,243				3,399
Dividends declared			23,184				22,075
Customer deposits and advance payments			55,592				67,154
Gas costs and other regulatory liabilities			29,087				27,013
Accrued taxes			20,338				16,056
Derivatives			59,665				48,413
Other			26,125				36,564
Total current liabilities			808,085				950,077
Deferred Credits
Unamortized investment tax credits			92,948				46,378
Deferred income taxes			601,378				629,807
Accrued pensions and benefits			108,583				148,890
Asset retirement obligations			104,595				101,321
Regulatory liabilities
Accrued asset removal costs			316,490				321,266
Other post-retirement benefits			68,578				—
Other			24,452				13,459
Derivatives			431,170				141,334
Other			90,942				80,743
Total deferred credits			1,839,136				1,483,198
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities		$	4,560,684			$	4,260,060

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)		2014				2013				2014				2013
OPERATING REVENUES
Utility		$	194,901			$	177,292			$	1,283,697			$	1,052,399
Non-utility			272,599				300,826				1,038,350				1,003,838
Total Operating Revenues			467,500				478,118				2,322,047				2,056,237
OPERATING EXPENSES
Utility cost of gas			64,448				56,549				710,436				443,720
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			266,321				285,306				997,958				908,195
Operation and maintenance			89,964				92,120				277,805				263,883
Depreciation and amortization			27,622				24,392				81,516				77,240
General taxes and other assessments			28,634				28,862				126,376				122,110
Total Operating Expenses			476,989				487,229				2,194,091				1,815,148
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)			(9,489	)			(9,111	)			127,956				241,089
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			818				183				1,851				729
Other income (expense)—net			(304	)			(59	)			257				1,151
Interest expense			9,503				8,886				28,020				27,030
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES			(18,478	)			(17,873	)			102,044				215,939
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)			(6,868	)			(8,188	)			33,152				83,071
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	(11,610	)		$	(9,685	)		$	68,892			$	132,868
Dividends on Washington Gas Light Company preferred stock			330				330				990				990
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK		$	(11,940	)		$	(10,015	)		$	67,902			$	131,878
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			51,921				51,721				51,871				51,678
Diluted			51,921				51,721				51,885				51,785
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE
Basic		$	(0.23	)		$	(0.19	)		$	1.31			$	2.55
Diluted		$	(0.23	)		$	(0.19	)		$	1.31			$	2.55
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE		$	0.4400			$	0.4200			$	1.3000			$	1.2400

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	(11,610	)		$	(9,685	)		$	68,892			$	132,868
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Change in prior service cost (credit)			6,204				(12	)			6,135				(36	)
Change in actuarial net loss			404				461				604				1,386
Change in transition obligation			—				161				—				232
Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans		$	6,608			$	610			$	6,739			$	1,582
INCOME TAX EXPENSE RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME			2,622				243				2,674				635
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME		$	3,986			$	367			$	4,065			$	947
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	(7,624	)		$	(9,318	)		$	72,957			$	133,815

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

		Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income		$	68,892			$	132,868
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Depreciation and amortization			81,516				77,240
Amortization of:
Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net			461				626
Debt related costs			843				645
Deferred income taxes—net			(37,009	)			2,269
Accrued/deferred pension cost			27,056				25,315
Compensation expense related to equity awards			3,838				3,999
Provision for doubtful accounts			4,474				9,074
Impairment loss			2,760				—
Other non-cash charges—net			5,366				700
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues—net			(88,899	)			(36,907	)
Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net			7,369				20,020
Storage gas			108,792				(23,941	)
Prepaid taxes			6,519				50,830
Other prepayments			(7,903	)			1,697
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities			38,124				40,024
Wages payable			(1,179	)			(185	)
Customer deposits and advance payments			(11,562	)			(34,211	)
Unamortized investment tax credits			34,360				14,121
Accrued taxes			4,282				23,025
Accrued interest			7,844				7,315
Other current assets			10,389				3,596
Other current liabilities			813				4,341
Deferred gas costs—net			(150,552	)			(11,404	)
Deferred assets—other			1,673				5,746
Deferred liabilities—other			9,944				(6,902	)
Derivatives—deferred			314,774				76,052
Other—net			(27	)			419
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities			442,958				386,372
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued			—				126
Long-term debt issued			75,253				2,770
Long-term debt retired			(37,000	)			(2,294	)
Notes payable retired—net			(135,600	)			(83,300	)
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock			(67,367	)			(60,115	)
Other financing activities—net			—				1,616
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities			(164,714	)			(141,197	)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (excluding AFUDC)			(241,450	)			(222,187	)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates			(29,666	)			(28,623	)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates			2,315				3,198
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities			(268,801	)			(247,612	)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			9,443				(2,437	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year			3,478				10,263
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period		$	12,921			$	7,826
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid (refunded)—net		$	14,240			$	(11,024	)
Interest paid		$	19,620			$	19,259
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Project debt financing activities—net		$	253			$	475
Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		$	21,400			$	20,656
Dividends paid in common stock		$	3,967			$	3,902

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

(In thousands)		June 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment
At original cost		$	4,063,206			$	3,903,482
Accumulated depreciation and amortization			(1,235,861	)			(1,178,600	)
Net property, plant and equipment			2,827,345				2,724,882
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents			10,857				—
Receivables
Accounts receivable			184,488				91,405
Gas costs and other regulatory assets			5,530				10,825
Unbilled revenues			24,153				19,418
Allowance for doubtful accounts			(19,350	)			(17,498	)
Net receivables			194,821				104,150
Materials and supplies—principally at average cost			22,089				24,857
Storage gas			106,376				132,226
Deferred income taxes			24,335				27,000
Other prepayments			21,372				22,794
Receivables from associated companies			2,439				7,173
Derivatives			3,420				4,278
Total current assets			385,709				322,478
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
Regulatory assets
Gas costs			244,515				93,963
Pension and other post-retirement benefits			189,067				239,434
Other			65,448				65,984
Prepaid post-retirement benefits			73,124				—
Derivatives			514				16,051
Other			12,386				11,597
Total deferred charges and other assets			585,054				427,029
Total Assets		$	3,798,108			$	3,474,389
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
Common shareholder’s equity		$	1,058,001			$	1,024,583
Preferred stock			28,173				28,173
Long-term debt			599,226				524,067
Total capitalization			1,685,400				1,576,823
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt			30,000				67,000
Notes payable			—				124,500
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities			148,641				132,814
Wages payable			15,924				17,057
Accrued interest			11,243				3,399
Dividends declared			20,457				19,359
Customer deposits and advance payments			55,592				67,154
Gas costs and other regulatory liabilities			29,087				27,013
Accrued taxes			81,413				25,380
Payables to associated companies			50,139				20,557
Derivatives			40,673				24,749
Other			3,921				9,047
Total current liabilities			487,090				538,029
Deferred Credits
Unamortized investment tax credits			6,697				7,354
Deferred income taxes			582,449				611,453
Accrued pensions and benefits			107,125				147,479
Asset retirement obligations			103,187				99,972
Regulatory liabilities
Accrued asset removal costs			316,490				321,266
Other post-retirement benefits			68,620				—
Other			24,452				13,459
Derivatives			364,980				106,144
Other			51,618				52,410
Total deferred credits			1,625,618				1,359,537
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities		$	3,798,108			$	3,474,389

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
OPERATING REVENUES		$	197,752			$	180,882			$	1,304,975			$	1,072,649
OPERATING EXPENSES
Utility cost of gas			67,249				60,087				731,452				463,372
Operation and maintenance			75,286				72,164				223,798				215,498
Depreciation and amortization			25,500				23,225				75,942				74,366
General taxes and other assessments			25,391				25,774				116,190				113,386
Total Operating Expenses			193,426				181,250				1,147,382				866,622
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)			4,326				(368	)			157,593				206,027
Other income (expense)—net			(304	)			(148	)			(394	)			426
Interest expense			9,422				8,820				27,694				26,772
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES			(5,400	)			(9,336	)			129,505				179,681
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)			(5,209	)			(5,135	)			41,383				67,900
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	(191	)		$	(4,201	)		$	88,122			$	111,781
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock			330				330				990				990
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK		$	(521	)		$	(4,531	)		$	87,132			$	110,791

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013				2014				2013
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	(191	)		$	(4,201	)		$	88,122			$	111,781
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, BEFORE INCOME TAXES:
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Change in prior service cost (credit)			6,204				(12	)			6,135				(36	)
Change in actuarial net loss			404				461				604				1,386
Change in transition obligation			—				161				—				232
Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans		$	6,608			$	610			$	6,739			$	1,582
INCOME TAX EXPENSE RELATED TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME			2,622				243				2,674				635
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME		$	3,986			$	367			$	4,065			$	947
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	3,795			$	(3,834	)		$	92,187			$	112,728

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

 

		Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)		2014				2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income		$	88,122			$	111,781
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Depreciation and amortization			75,942				74,366
Amortization of:
Other regulatory assets and liabilities—net			461				626
Debt related costs			843				645
Deferred income taxes—net			(36,003	)			(375	)
Accrued/deferred pension cost			26,740				25,118
Compensation expense related to equity awards			2,597				3,188
Provision for doubtful accounts			2,914				7,210
Impairment loss			2,760				—
Other non-cash charges—net			1,959				821
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Accounts receivable, unbilled revenues and receivables from associated companies—net			(94,146	)			(45,763	)
Gas costs and other regulatory assets/liabilities—net			7,369				20,020
Storage gas			25,850				7,188
Other prepayments			1,422				45,456
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, including payables to associated companies			47,973				3,836
Wages payable			(1,133	)			(273	)
Customer deposits and advance payments			(11,562	)			(34,211	)
Accrued taxes			56,033				33,512
Accrued interest			7,844				7,315
Other current assets			3,626				2,849
Other current liabilities			10,798				5,901
Deferred gas costs—net			(150,552	)			(11,404	)
Deferred assets—other			1,695				8,800
Deferred liabilities—other			(9,192	)			(17,172	)
Derivatives—deferred			274,373				63,044
Other—net			(226	)			45
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities			336,507				312,523
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term debt issued			75,253				2,770
Long-term debt retired			(37,000	)			(2,294	)
Notes payable retired—net			(124,500	)			(92,300	)
Dividends on common stock and preferred stock			(59,208	)			(57,178	)
Other financing activities—net			—				231
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities			(145,455	)			(148,771	)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (excluding AFUDC)			(180,195	)			(163,752	)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities			(180,195	)			(163,752	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			10,857				—
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year			—				1
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period		$	10,857			$	1
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid (refunded)—net		$	11,536			$	(14,735	)
Interest paid		$	19,294			$	19,001
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Project debt financing activities—net		$	253			$	475
Capital expenditure accruals included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		$	13,865			$	14,558

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

WGL Holdings, Inc. (WGL) is a holding company that owns all of the shares of common stock of Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas), a regulated natural gas utility, and all of the shares of common stock of Washington Gas Resources Corporation (Washington Gas Resources), Hampshire Gas Company (Hampshire) and Crab Run Gas Company. Washington Gas Resources owns all of the shares of common stock of four non-utility subsidiaries that include Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGEServices), Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. (WGESystems), WGL Midstream, Inc. (WGL Midstream) and WGSW, Inc. (WGSW). Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, “WGL,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the holding company or the consolidated entity of WGL Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. Unless otherwise noted, these notes apply equally to WGL and Washington Gas.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Therefore, certain financial information and note disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) are omitted in this interim report. The interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. Due to the seasonal nature of our businesses, the results of operations for the periods presented in this report are not necessarily indicative of actual results for the full fiscal years ending September 30, 2014 and 2013 of either WGL or Washington Gas.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements for WGL and Washington Gas reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary, in our opinion, to present fairly the results of operations in accordance with GAAP. Certain reclassifications have been recast to conform to current year presentation.

For a complete description of our accounting policies, refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

Storage Gas Valuations

For Washington Gas and WGEServices, storage gas inventory is stated at the lower-of-cost or market as determined using the first-in, first-out method. For WGL Midstream, storage gas inventory is stated at the lower-of-cost or market using the weighted average cost method. Interim inventory losses attributable to lower-of-cost or market adjustments may be reversed if the market value of the inventory is recovered by the end of the same fiscal year.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, Washington Gas recorded a minimal decrease to net income due to a lower-of-cost or market adjustment. For the nine months ended June 30, 2014, Washington Gas recorded a $0.4 million decrease to net income due to a lower-of-cost or market adjustment. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas did not record any lower-of-cost or market adjustments. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, WGEServices did not record any lower-of-cost or market adjustments. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014, WGL Midstream recorded a decrease to net income due to a lower-of-cost or market adjustment of $0.8 million. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013, WGL Midstream recorded a decrease to net income due to lower-of-cost or market adjustments of $6.7 million and $8.5 million, respectively.

Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Fiscal Year

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

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Comprehensive Income. In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This standard requires entities to (i) present information about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to net income in their entirety – the effect on the reclassification on each affected net income line item and (ii) for AOCI reclassification items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income – a cross-reference to other required US GAAP disclosures. The reclassification information may be presented in a single note or on the face of the financial statements. ASU 2013-02 was effective for us on October 1, 2013. As a result of this standard, we have presented information about reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income in a new footnote to the financial statements. Refer to Note 15 – Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for the details of this disclosure. The adoption of this standard did not otherwise affect our financial statements.

Other Newly Issued Accounting Standards

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

Revenue. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This new standard establishes a comprehensive revenue recognition model clarifying the method used to determine the timing and requirements for revenue recognition from contracts with customers. The disclosure requirements under the new standard will enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for us on October 1, 2017. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our financial statements.

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

NOTE 2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

The tables below provide details for the amounts included in “Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities” on the balance sheets for both WGL and Washington Gas.

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.
(In millions)		June 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
Accounts payable—trade		$	266.5			$	216.3
Employee benefits and payroll accruals			20.0				23.4
Embedded derivatives and other accrued liabilities			11.4				30.9
Total		$	297.9			$	270.6
Washington Gas Light Company
(In millions)			June 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
Accounts payable—trade		$	120.1			$	99.7
Employee benefits and payroll accruals			18.6				21.4
Embedded derivatives and other accrued liabilities			9.9				11.7
Total		$	148.6			$	132.8

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 3. SHORT-TERM DEBT

 

WGL and Washington Gas satisfy their short-term financing requirements through the sale of commercial paper or through bank borrowings. Due to the seasonal nature of the regulated utility and retail energy-marketing segments, short-term financing requirements can vary significantly during the year. Revolving credit agreements are maintained to support outstanding commercial paper and to permit short-term borrowing flexibility. WGL’s policy is to maintain bank credit facilities in amounts equal to or greater than the expected maximum commercial paper position. The following is a summary of committed credit available at June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

 

Committed Credit Available (In millions)
As of June 30, 2014		WGL Holdings, Inc.(b)				Washington Gas				Total Consolidated
Committed credit agreements
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires April 3, 2017(a)		$	450.0			$	350.0			$	800.0
Less: Commercial Paper			(237.5	)			—				(237.5	)
Net committed credit available		$	212.5			$	350.0			$	562.5
As of September 30, 2013		WGL Holdings, Inc.(b)				Washington Gas				Total Consolidated
Committed credit agreements
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expires April 3, 2017(a)		$	450.0			$	350.0			$	800.0
Less: Commercial Paper			(248.6	)			(124.5	)			(373.1	)
Net committed credit available		$	201.4			$	225.5			$	426.9

^(a)Both WGL and Washington Gas have the right to request extensions with the banks’ approval. WGL’s revolving credit facility permits it to borrow an additional $100 million, with the banks’ approval, for a total of $550 million. Washington Gas’ revolving credit facility permits it to borrow an additional $100 million, with the banks’ approval, for a total of $450 million.

^(b)WGL Holdings, Inc. includes all subsidiaries other than Washington Gas Light Company.

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

NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

UNSECURED NOTES

Washington Gas issues unsecured Medium-Term Notes (MTNs) and private placement notes with individual terms regarding interest rates, maturities and call or put options. These notes can have maturity dates of one or more years from the date of issuance.

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

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table shows MTN and private placement issuances and retirements for the nine months ended June 30, 2014.

MTN and Private Placement Issuances and Retirements

($ In millions)		Principal				Interest Rate				Nominal Maturity Date
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
Issuances:
12/5/2013		$	75.0				5.00	% (a)			12/15/2043
Total		$	75.0
Retirements:
11/7/2013		$	37.0				4.88	%			11/7/2013
Total		$	37.0

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

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

NOTE 5. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

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

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.
Components of Common Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands)		Common Stock Amount				Paid-In Capital				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes				Total
Balance at September 30, 2013		$	574,461			$	10,710			$	700,422			$	(11,048	)		$	1,274,545
Net income			—				—				68,892				—				68,892
Other comprehensive income			—				—				—				4,065				4,065
Dividends reinvestment			4,649				—				—				—				4,649
Stock-based compensation			2,198				191				—				—				2,389
Dividends declared:
Common stock			—				—				(67,486	)			—				(67,486	)
Preferred stock			—				—				(990	)			—				(990	)
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	581,308			$	10,901			$	700,838			$	(6,983	)		$	1,286,064
Washington Gas Light Company
Components of Common Shareholder’s Equity
(In thousands)		Common Stock Amount				Paid-In Capital				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes				Total
Balance at September 30, 2013		$	46,479			$	477,968			$	511,184			$	(11,048	)		$	1,024,583
Net income			—				—				88,122				—				88,122
Other comprehensive income			—				—				—				4,065				4,065
Stock-based compensation			—				1,537				—				—				1,537
Dividends declared:
Common stock			—				—				(59,316	)			—				(59,316	)
Preferred stock			—				—				(990	)			—				(990	)
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	46,479			$	479,505			$	539,000			$	(6,983	)		$	1,058,001

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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

NOTE 6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common shares pursuant to stock-based compensation plans at the beginning of the applicable period unless the effect of such issuance would be anti-dilutive. The following table reflects the computation of our basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Basic and Diluted EPS

(In thousands, except per share data)		Net Income Applicable to Common Stock				Shares				Per Share Amount
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Basic EPS		$	(11,940	)			51,921			$	(0.23)
Stock-based compensation plans			—				—
Diluted EPS		$	(11,940	)			51,921			$	(0.23)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Basic EPS		$	(10,015	)			51,721			$	(0.19)
Stock-based compensation plans			—				—
Diluted EPS		$	(10,015	)			51,721			$	(0.19)
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
Basic EPS		$	67,902				51,871			$	1.31
Stock-based compensation plans			—				14
Diluted EPS		$	67,902				51,885			$	1.31
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
Basic EPS		$	131,878				51,678			$	2.55
Stock-based compensation plans			—				107
Diluted EPS		$	131,878				51,785			$	2.55

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

NOTE 7. INCOME TAXES

 

As of June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our uncertain tax positions were approximately $26.2 million and $25.1 million, respectively, primarily due to the change in tax accounting for repairs. If the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits are eventually realized, it would not materially impact the effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit with respect to some of WGL’s and Washington Gas’ uncertain tax positions will significantly increase or decrease in the next 12 months, however at this time an estimate of the range of reasonably possible outcomes cannot be determined.

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

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Washington Gas charged the Maryland portion of the Medicare Part D (Med D) regulatory asset to tax expense during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 based on positions taken by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC of MD) in Washington Gas’ rate case during that fiscal year that did not permit recovery. Washington Gas received an order during the three months ended December 31, 2013 in its recent rate case from the PSC of MD that will allow recovery of the Med D Regulatory Asset. Therefore, the tax benefit has been recognized to reinstate the regulatory asset which results in a decrease in the effective rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The Med D adjustment contributes towards an effective tax rate for WGL of 32.5% at June 30, 2014 and is expected to be approximately 32.5% for the entire fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The Med D adjustment results in an effective tax rate for Washington Gas of 31.8% at June 30, 2014, and is expected to be approximately 31.0% for the entire fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE AND WEATHER-RELATED INSTRUMENTS

 

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Regulated Utility Operations

Washington Gas enters into contracts related to the sale and purchase of natural gas that qualify as derivative instruments and are accounted for under ASC Topic 815. These derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on our balance sheet and Washington Gas does not designate any derivatives as hedges under ASC Topic 815. Washington Gas’ derivative instruments relate to: (i) Washington Gas’ asset optimization program; (ii) managing price risk associated with the purchase of gas to serve utility customers and (iii) managing interest rate risk.

Asset Optimization. Washington Gas optimizes the value of its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources during periods when these resources are not being used to physically serve utility customers. Specifically, Washington Gas utilizes its transportation capacity assets to benefit from favorable natural gas prices between different geographic locations and its storage capacity assets to benefit from favorable natural gas prices between different time periods. As part of this asset optimization program, Washington Gas enters into physical and financial derivative transactions in the form of forward, futures and option contracts with the primary objective of locking in operating margins that Washington Gas will ultimately realize. The derivatives used under this program are subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment while the capacity and transportation resources are not.

Regulatory sharing mechanisms allow the profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas’ shareholders and customers; therefore, any changes in fair value are recorded through earnings, or as regulatory assets or liabilities to the extent that gains and losses associated with these derivative instruments will be included in the rates charged to customers when they are realized. Valuation changes for the portion of net profits to be retained for shareholders may cause significant period-to-period volatility in earnings from unrealized gains and losses. This volatility does not change the locked-in operating margins that Washington Gas expects to ultimately realize from these transactions through the use of its storage and transportation capacity resources.

All physically and financially settled contracts under our asset optimization program are reported on a net basis in the statements of income in “Utility cost of gas.” Total net margins recorded to “Utility cost of gas” after sharing and management fees associated with all asset optimization transactions for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was a gain of $1.9 million including an unrealized loss of $1.2 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2013 we recorded a loss of $2.1 million including an unrealized loss of $4.6 million. Total net margins recorded for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 was a loss of $78.3 million including an unrealized loss of $105.3 million. During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, we recorded a loss of $9.3 million including an unrealized loss of $19.3 million.

Managing Price Risk. To manage price risk associated with acquiring natural gas supply for utility customers, Washington Gas enters into forward contracts, option contracts, financial contracts and other contracts, as authorized by its regulators. These instruments are accounted for as derivative instruments. Any gains and losses associated with these derivatives are recorded as regulatory liabilities or assets, respectively, to reflect the rate treatment for these economic hedging activities.

Managing Interest-Rate Risk. Washington Gas utilizes derivative instruments that are designed to minimize the risk of interest-rate volatility associated with planned issuances of debt securities. Any gains and losses associated with these types of derivatives are recorded as regulatory liabilities or assets, respectively, and amortized in accordance with regulatory requirements, typically over the life of the newly issued debt.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Non-Utility Operations

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

Consolidated Operations

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

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

 

 

 

Absolute Notional Amounts
of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments
As of June 30, 2014			Notional Amounts
Derivative transactions			WGL Holdings, Inc.				Washington Gas Light Company
Natural Gas (In millions of therms)
Asset optimization			15,074.1				11,095.4
Retail sales			52.9				—
Other risk-management activities			1,627.4				1,381.5
Electricity (In millions of kWhs)
Retail sales			3,941.5				—
Other risk-management activities			20,697.6				—
Warrants (In millions of shares)			4.6				—

Absolute Notional Amounts of Open Positions on Derivative Instruments
As of September 30, 2013			Notional Amounts
Derivative transactions			WGL Holdings, Inc.				Washington Gas Light Company
Natural Gas (In millions of therms)
Asset optimization			13,289.6				11,115.8
Retail sales			98.9				—
Other risk-management activities			1,803.6				1,455.7
Electricity (In millions of kWhs)
Retail sales			4,790.2				—
Other risk-management activities			17,647.9				—
Warrants (In millions of shares)			4.6				—
Interest Rate Swaps (In millions of dollars)(a)			75.0				75.0

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

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.

Washington Gas Light Company

Part I—Financial Information

Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments
(In millions)
As of June 30, 2014		Gross Derivative Assets				Gross Derivative Liabilities				Netting of Collateral				Total(a)
Current Assets—Derivatives		$	47.0			$	(11.6	)		$	(13.8	)		$	21.6
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives			7.5				(4.7	)			(1.4	)			1.4
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities			—				—				—				—
Current Liabilities—Derivatives			8.3				(68.1	)			0.1				(59.7	)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives			3.6				(437.8	)			3.0				(431.2	)
Total		$	66.4			$	(522.2	)		$	(12.1	)		$	(467.9	)
As of September 30, 2013
Current Assets—Derivatives		$	57.3			$	(19.3	)		$	(2.7	)		$	35.3
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives			57.4				(31.1	)			—				26.3
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities			1.5				—				—				1.5
Current Liabilities—Derivatives			4.1				(53.4	)			0.9				(48.4	)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives			—				(144.0	)			2.7				(141.3	)
Total		$	120.3			$	(247.8	)		$	0.9			$	(126.6	)
Washington Gas Light Company
Balance Sheet Classification of Derivative Instruments
(In millions)
As of June 30, 2014		Gross Derivative Assets				Gross Derivative Liabilities				Netting of Collateral				Total(a)
Current Assets—Derivatives		$	11.4			$	(8.0	)		$	—			$	3.4
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives			2.8				(2.3	)			—				0.5
Current Liabilities—Derivatives			1.0				(41.7	)			—				(40.7	)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives			3.6				(368.6	)			—				(365.0	)
Total		$	18.8			$	(420.6	)		$	—			$	(401.8	)
As of September 30, 2013
Current Assets—Derivatives		$	19.3			$	(12.3	)		$	(2.7	)		$	4.3
Deferred Charges and Other Assets—Derivatives			47.2				(31.1	)			—				16.1
Current Liabilities—Derivatives			1.5				(26.2	)			—				(24.7	)
Deferred Credits—Derivatives			—				(106.1	)			—				(106.1	)
Total		$	68.0			$	(175.7	)		$	(2.7	)		$	(110.4	)

^(a)WGL has elected to offset the fair value of recognized derivative instruments against the right to reclaim or the obligation to return collateral for derivative instruments executed under the same master netting arrangement in accordance with ASC 815. All recognized derivative contracts and associated financial collateral subject to a master netting arrangement or similar that is eligible for offset under ASC 815 have been presented net in the balance sheet.

 

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The following table presents all gains and losses associated with derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments
(In millions)		WGL Holdings, Inc.								Washington Gas Light Company
Three Months Ended June 30,			2014				2013				2014				2013
Recorded to income
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(21.3	)		$	38.6			$	—			$	—
Utility cost of gas			(2.0	)			(3.3	)			(2.0	)			(3.3	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			2.8				(33.2	)			—				—
Other income-net			(0.6	)			0.1				—				—
Recorded to regulatory assets
Gas costs			(12.5	)			(22.7	)			(12.5	)			(22.7	)
Total		$	(33.6	)		$	(20.5	)		$	(14.5	)		$	(26.0	)

 

Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments
(In millions)		WGL Holdings, Inc.								Washington Gas Light Company
Nine Months Ended June 30,			2014				2013				2014				2013
Recorded to income
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(105.6	)		$	(0.1	)		$	—			$	—
Utility cost of gas			(125.7	)			(18.5	)			(125.7	)			(18.5	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			46.7				(6.8	)			—				—
Other income-net			(0.5	)			0.2				—				—
Recorded to regulatory assets
Gas costs			(224.5	)			(49.6	)			(224.5	)			(49.6	)
Other			1.2				—				1.2				—
Total		$	(408.4	)		$	(74.8	)		$	(349.0	)		$	(68.1	)

Collateral

WGL utilizes standardized master netting agreements, which facilitate the netting of cash flows into a single net exposure for a given counterparty. As part of these master netting agreements, cash, letters of credit, and parental guarantees may be required to be posted to or obtained from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk related to both derivatives and non-derivative positions. Under WGL’s offsetting policy, collateral balances are offset against the related counterparties’ derivative positions to the extent the application would not result in the over-collateralization of those derivative positions on the balance sheet. At June 30, 2014, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream posted $11.6 million, $3.3 million and $14.3 million, respectively, of collateral deposits with counterparties that were not offset against open and settled derivative contracts. At September 30, 2013, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream posted $3.0 million, $12.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively, of collateral deposits with counterparties that were not offset against open and settled derivative contracts. In addition, at June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas held $3.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively of cash collateral representing an obligation to counterparties that was not offset against open and settled derivative contracts. Any collateral posted that is not offset against open and settled derivative contracts is included in “Other prepayments” in the accompanying balance sheet. Collateral received and not offset against open and settled derivative contracts is included in “Customer deposits and advance payments” in the accompanying balance sheet.

Certain derivative instruments of Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream contain contract provisions that require collateral to be posted if the credit rating of Washington Gas or WGL falls below certain levels or if counterparty exposure to WGEServices or WGL Midstream exceeds a certain level. Due to counterparty exposure levels, at June 30, 2014, WGEServices posted $3.2 million of collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features. At September 30, 2013, WGEServices posted $3.6 million of collateral related to these aforementioned derivative liabilities. Washington Gas and WGL Midstream were not required to post any collateral related to its derivative liabilities that contained credit-related contingent features at June 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013. The following table shows the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-related contingent features that are in a liability position, as well as the maximum amount of collateral that would be required if the most intrusive credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered on June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

 

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Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities with Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
(In millions)			WGL Holdings, Inc.				Washington Gas Light Company
June 30, 2014
Derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features		$	28.5			$	15.4
Maximum potential collateral requirements			13.2				8.0
September 30, 2013
Derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features		$	77.0			$	44.7
Maximum potential collateral requirements			33.6				1.7

Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We are exposed to credit risk from derivative instruments with wholesale counterparties, which is represented by the fair value of these instruments at the reporting date. We actively monitor and work to minimize counterparty concentration risk through various practices. At June 30, 2014, four counterparties represented over 10% of Washington Gas’ credit exposure to wholesale derivative counterparties for a total credit risk of $14.6 million; one counterparty represented over 10% of WGEServices’ credit exposure to wholesale counterparties for a total credit risk of $33.0 million; and four counterparties represented over 10% of WGL Midstream’s credit exposure to wholesale counterparties for a total credit risk of $4.7 million.

WEATHER-RELATED INSTRUMENTS

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

Gains and losses associated with Washington Gas’ weather-related instruments are recorded to “Operation and maintenance” expense. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas recorded a pre-tax net gain of $ 0.2 million related to weather instruments. During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas recorded a pre-tax net gain of $1.1 million related to weather instruments.

WGEServices utilizes weather-related instruments for managing the financial effects of weather risks. These instruments cover a portion of WGEServices’ estimated revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in heating or cooling degree days. These contracts provide for payment to WGEServices of a fixed-dollar amount for every degree day over or under specific levels during the calculation period depending upon the type of contract executed. For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, WGEServices recorded pre-tax losses of $0.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to these contracts. For the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, WGEServices recorded a pre-tax gain of $4.5 million and a pre-tax loss of $1.4 million, respectively, related to these contracts.

NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Recurring Basis

We measure the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities using a combination of the income and market approach in accordance with ASC Topic 820. These financial assets and liabilities primarily consist of (i) derivatives recorded on our balance sheet under ASC Topic 815, (ii) weather-related instruments and (iii) short-term investments, commercial paper and long-term debt outstanding required to be disclosed at fair value. Under ASC Topic 820, fair value is defined as the exit price, representing the amount that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly

 

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transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To value our financial instruments, we use market data or assumptions that market participants would use, including assumptions about credit risk (both our own credit risk and the counterparty’s credit risk) and the risks inherent in the inputs to valuation.

We enter into derivative contracts in the futures and over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale and retail markets. These markets are the principal markets for the respective wholesale and retail contracts. Our relevant market participants are our existing counterparties and others who have participated in energy transactions at our delivery points. These participants have access to the same market data as WGL. We value our derivative contracts based on an “in-exchange” premise, and valuations are generally based on pricing service data or indicative broker quotes depending on the market location. We measure the net credit exposure at the counterparty level where the right to set-off exists. The net exposure is determined using the mark-to-market exposure adjusted for collateral, letters of credit and parent guarantees. We use published default rates from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services and Moody’s Investors Service as inputs for determining credit adjustments.

ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC Topic 820 are described below:

Level 1. Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy consists of assets or liabilities that are valued using observable inputs based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the reporting date. Level 1 assets and liabilities primarily include exchange traded derivatives and securities.

Level 2. Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy consists of assets or liabilities that are valued using directly or indirectly observable inputs either corroborated with market data or based on exchange traded market data. Level 2 includes fair values based on industry-standard valuation techniques that consider various assumptions: (i) quoted forward prices, including the use of mid-market pricing within a bid/ask spread; (ii) discount rates; (iii) implied volatility and (iv) other economic factors. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the relevant market. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Level 2 financial assets and liabilities included energy-related derivatives such as financial contracts, options and physical forward contracts for deliveries at active market locations.

Level 3. Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy consists of assets or liabilities that are valued using significant unobservable inputs at the reporting date. These unobservable assumptions reflect our assumptions about estimates that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including natural gas basis prices, annualized volatilities of natural gas prices, and electricity congestion prices. A significant change to any one of these inputs in isolation could result in a significant upward or downward fluctuation in the fair value measurement. These inputs may be used with industry standard valuation methodologies that result in our best estimate of fair value for the assets or liabilities at the reporting date.

Our Risk Analysis and Mitigation (RA&M) Group determines the valuation policies and procedures. The RA&M Group reports to WGL’s Chief Financial Officer. In accordance with WGL’s valuation policy, we may utilize a variety of valuation methodologies to fair value Level 3 derivative contracts including internally developed valuation inputs and pricing models. The prices used in our valuations are corroborated using multiple pricing sources, and we periodically conduct assessments to determine whether each valuation model is appropriate for its intended purpose. The RA&M Group also evaluates changes in fair value measurements on a daily basis.

At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities included: (i) physical contracts valued at illiquid market locations with no observable market data; (ii) long-dated positions where observable pricing is not available over the life of the contract; (iii) contracts valued using historical spot price volatility assumptions; (iv) valuations using indicative broker quotes for inactive market locations and (v) non-publicly traded stock warrants.

The following tables set forth financial instruments recorded at fair value as of June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively. A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc.
Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
(In millions)		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
At June 30, 2014
Assets
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	32.7			$	4.2			$	36.9
Electricity related derivatives			—				0.8				28.1				28.9
Warrants			—				—				0.6				0.6
Total Assets		$	—			$	33.5			$	32.9			$	66.4
Liabilities
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	(27.5	)		$	(464.8	)		$	(492.3	)
Electricity related derivatives			—				(0.1	)			(29.8	)			(29.9	)
Total Liabilities		$	—			$	(27.6	)		$	(494.6	)		$	(522.2	)
At September 30, 2013
Assets
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	72.3			$	21.5			$	93.8
Electricity related derivatives			—				—				25.4				25.4
Warrants			—				—				1.1				1.1
Total Assets		$	—			$	72.3			$	48.0			$	120.3
Liabilities
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	(41.1	)		$	(176.7	)		$	(217.8	)
Electricity related derivatives			—				(7.0	)			(23.0	)			(30.0	)
Total Liabilities		$	—			$	(48.1	)		$	(199.7	)		$	(247.8	)

 

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Washington Gas Light Company Fair Value Measurements Under the Fair Value Hierarchy
(In millions)		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
At June 30, 2014
Assets
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	15.2			$	3.6			$	18.8
Total Assets		$	—			$	15.2			$	3.6			$	18.8
Liabilities
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	(20.1	)		$	(400.5	)		$	(420.6	)
Total Liabilities		$	—			$	(20.1	)		$	(400.5	)		$	(420.6	)
At September 30, 2013
Assets
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	51.0			$	17.0			$	68.0
Total Assets		$	—			$	51.0			$	17.0			$	68.0
Liabilities
Natural gas related derivatives		$	—			$	(25.1	)		$	(150.6	)		$	(175.7	)
Total Liabilities		$	—			$	(25.1	)		$	(150.6	)		$	(175.7	)

The following table includes quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our Level 3 financial instruments and the respective fair values of the net derivative asset and liability positions, by contract type, as of June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

 

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
		Net Fair Value June 30, 2014		Valuation Techniques		Unobservable Inputs		Range
WGL Holdings, Inc.		(In millions)
Natural gas related derivatives		($460.6)		Discounted Cash Flow		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		($2.895) - $5.795
				Option Model		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		($1.090) - $5.260
						Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas		34.6% - 589.6%
Electricity related derivatives		($1.7)		Discounted Cash Flow		Electricity Congestion Price (per megawatt hour)		($2.587) - $87.850
				Internal Model		Electricity Congestion Price (per megawatt hour)		$35.114 - $94.090
				Option Model		Electricity Congestion Price (per megawatt hour)		$75.150 - $84.790
						Annualized Volatility of Electricity Prices		87.3% - 134.8%
Washington Gas Light Company
Natural gas related derivatives		($396.9)		Discounted Cash Flow		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		($2.895) - $5.795

 

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
		Net Fair Value September 30, 2013		Valuation Techniques		Unobservable Inputs		Range
WGL Holdings, Inc.		(In millions)
Natural gas related derivatives		($155.2)		Discounted Cash Flow		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		($1.780) - $2.205
				Option Model		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		($0.181) - $0.628
						Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas		34.6% - 276.6%
Electricity related derivatives		$2.4		Discounted Cash Flow		Electricity Congestion Price (per megawatt hour)		($1.995) - $64.15
Washington Gas Light Company
Natural gas related derivatives		($133.6)		Discounted Cash Flow		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		($1.780) - $2.205
				Option Model		Natural Gas Basis Price (per dekatherm)		$0.024 - $0.628
						Annualized Volatility of Spot Market Natural Gas		46.8% - 276.6%

The following tables are a summary of the changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments that are measured at net fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with ASC Topic 820 using significant Level 3 inputs during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Balance at April 1, 2014		$	(432.3	)		$	(2.2	)		$	—			$	1.2			$	(433.3	)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(19.0	)			(2.3	)			—				(0.6	)			(21.9	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(15.9	)			—				—				—				(15.9	)
Transfers out of Level 3			1.7				—				—				—				1.7
Purchases			—				2.3				—				—				2.3
Settlements			4.9				0.5				—				—				5.4
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	(460.6	)		$	(1.7	)		$	—			$	0.6			$	(461.7	)

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Balance at April 1, 2013		$	4.6			$	4.0			$	0.7			$	1.0			$	10.3
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(17.0	)			(5.0	)			—				0.1				(21.9	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(28.2	)			—				—				—				(28.2	)
Transfers out of Level 3			(0.5	)			—				(0.7	)			—				(1.2	)
Purchases			—				2.9				—				—				2.9
Settlements			1.7				2.7				—				—				4.4
Balance at June 30, 2013		$	(39.4	)		$	4.6			$	—			$	1.1			$	(33.7	)
WGL Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
Balance at October 1, 2013		$	(155.2	)		$	2.4			$	—			$	1.1			$	(151.7	)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(151.6	)			1.0				—				(0.5	)			(151.1	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(198.7	)			—				—				—				(198.7	)
Transfers out of Level 3			1.7				—				—				—				1.7
Purchases			—				3.7				—				—				3.7
Settlements			43.2				(8.8	)			—				—				34.4
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	(460.6	)		$	(1.7	)		$	—			$	0.6			$	(461.7	)

 

WGL Holdings, Inc. Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
Balance at October 1, 2012		$	39.6			$	2.8			$	(0.5	)		$	0.9			$	42.8
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(31.9	)			(19.1	)			1.2				0.2				(49.6	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(50.8	)			—				—				—				(50.8	)
Transfers out of Level 3			(3.5	)			—				(0.7	)			—				(4.2	)
Purchases			—				5.4				—				—				5.4
Settlements			7.2				15.5				—				—				22.7
Balance at June 30, 2013		$	(39.4	)		$	4.6			$	—			$	1.1			$	(33.7	)

 

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Washington Gas Light Company Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Balance at April 1, 2014		$	(382.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(382.6	)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(4.5	)			—				—				—				(4.5	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(15.9	)			—				—				—				(15.9	)
Transfers out of Level 3			1.7				—				—				—				1.7
Settlements			4.4				—				—				—				4.4
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	(396.9	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(396.9	)

 

Washington Gas Light Company Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Balance at April 1, 2013		$	1.4			$	—			$	0.7			$	—			$	2.1
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(6.5	)			—				—				—				(6.5	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(28.2	)			—				—				—				(28.2	)
Transfers out of Level 3			(0.5	)			—				(0.7	)			—				(1.2	)
Settlements			1.2				—				—				—				1.2
Balance at June 30, 2013		$	(32.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(32.6	)

 

Washington Gas Light Company Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
Balance at October 1, 2013		$	(133.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(133.6	)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(109.7	)			—				—				—				(109.7	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(198.7	)			—				—				—				(198.7	)
Transfers out of Level 3			1.7				—				—				—				1.7
Settlements			43.4				—				—				—				43.4
Balance at June 30, 2014		$	(396.9	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(396.9	)

 

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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Washington Gas Light Company Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Level 3 Inputs
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
Balance at October 1, 2012		$	35.6			$	—			$	(0.5	)		$	—			$	35.1
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Recorded to income			(19.3	)			—				1.2				—				(18.1	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(50.8	)			—				—				—				(50.8	)
Transfers out of Level 3			(3.5	)			—				(0.7	)			—				(4.2	)
Settlements			5.4				—				—				—				5.4
Balance at June 30, 2013		$	(32.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(32.6	)

Transfers between different levels of the fair value hierarchy may occur based on the level of observable inputs used to value the instruments from period to period. It is our policy to show both transfers into and out of the different levels of the fair value hierarchy at the fair value as of the beginning of the reporting period. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 there was a $1.7 million transfer out of Level 3 for WGL and Washington Gas. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013 there was a $1.2 million and $4.2 million transfer out of Level 3 for WGL and Washington Gas, respectively. These transfers reflected an increase in the observable market inputs used to value those instruments.

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

 

WGL Holdings, Inc. Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(14.3	)		$	(5.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	(19.9	)
Utility cost of gas			(4.5	)			—				—				—				(4.5	)
Other income-net			—				—				—				(0.6	)			(0.6	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			(0.2	)			3.3				—				—				3.1
Total		$	(19.0	)		$	(2.3	)		$	—			$	(0.6	)		$	(21.9	)
WGL Holdings, Inc. Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(9.2	)		$	10.7			$	—			$	—			$	1.5
Utility cost of gas			(6.5	)			—				—				—				(6.5	)
Other income-net			—				—				—				0.1				0.1
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			(1.3	)			(15.7	)			—				—				(17.0	)
Total		$	(17.0	)		$	(5.0	)		$	—			$	0.1			$	(21.9	)

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc. Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(40.6	)		$	(30.1	)		$	—			$	—			$	(70.7	)
Utility cost of gas			(109.7	)			—				—				—				(109.7	)
Other income-net			—				—				—				(0.5	)			(0.5	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			(1.3	)			31.1				—				—				29.8
Total		$	(151.6	)		$	1.0			$	—			$	(0.5	)		$	(151.1	)
WGL Holdings, Inc. Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(12.9	)		$	(8.0	)		$	—			$	—			$	(20.9	)
Utility cost of gas			(19.3	)			—				—				—				(19.3	)
Other income-net			—				—				—				0.2				0.2
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			0.3				(11.1	)			—				—				(10.8	)
Operation and maintenance expense			—				—				1.2				—				1.2
Total		$	(31.9	)		$	(19.1	)		$	1.2			$	0.2			$	(49.6	)
Washington Gas Light Company Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Utility cost of gas		$	(4.5	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(4.5	)
Total		$	(4.5	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(4.5	)
Washington Gas Light Company Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Utility cost of gas		$	(6.5	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(6.5	)
Total		$	(6.5	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(6.5	)

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Washington Gas Light Company Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Utility cost of gas		$	(109.7	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(109.7	)
Total		$	(109.7	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(109.7	)
Washington Gas Light Company Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded to Income for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Utility cost of gas		$	(19.3	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(19.3	)
Operation and maintenance expense			—				—				1.2				—				1.2
Total		$	(19.3	)		$	—			$	1.2			$	—			$	(18.1	)

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

WGL Holdings, Inc. Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(13.9	)		$	(5.8	)		$	—			$	—			$	(19.7	)
Utility cost of gas			(6.0	)			—				—				—				(6.0	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			(0.1	)			5.3				—				—				5.2
Other income—net			—				—				—				(0.6	)			(0.6	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(17.6	)			—				—				—				(17.6	)
Total		$	(37.6	)		$	(0.5	)		$	—			$	(0.6	)		$	(38.7	)

 

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WGL Holdings, Inc. Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(8.9	)		$	13.5			$	—			$	—			$	4.6
Utility cost of gas			(6.6	)			—				—				—				(6.6	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			(1.3	)			13.2				—				—				11.9
Other income-net			—				—				—				0.1				0.1
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(28.2	)			—				—				—				(28.2	)
Total		$	(45.0	)		$	26.7			$	—			$	0.1			$	(18.2	)
WGL Holdings, Inc. Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(44.6	)		$	(39.3	)		$	—			$	—			$	(83.9	)
Utility cost of gas			(100.4	)			—				—				—				(100.4	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			3.3				35.8				—				—				39.1
Other income-net			—				—				—				(0.5	)			(0.5	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(190.7	)			—				—				—				(190.7	)
Total		$	(332.4	)		$	(3.5	)		$	—			$	(0.5	)		$	(336.4	)
WGL Holdings, Inc. Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Operating revenues—non-utility		$	(10.7	)		$	3.1			$	—			$	—			$	(7.6	)
Utility cost of gas			(18.8	)			—				—				—				(18.8	)
Non-utility cost of energy-related sales			0.3				16.2				—				—				16.5
Other income-net			—				—				—				0.2				0.2
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(49.2	)			—				—				—				(49.2	)
Total		$	(78.4	)		$	19.3			$	—			$	0.2			$	(58.9	)

 

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Washington Gas Light Company Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Utility cost of gas		$	(6.0	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(6.0	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(17.6	)			—				—				—				(17.6	)
Total		$	(23.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(23.6	)
Washington Gas Light Company Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Utility cost of gas		$	(6.6	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(6.6	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(28.2	)			—				—				—				(28.2	)
Total		$	(34.8	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(34.8	)
Washington Gas Light Company Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Utility cost of gas		$	(100.4	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(100.4	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(190.7	)			—				—				—				(190.7	)
Total		$	(291.1	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(291.1	)
Washington Gas Light Company Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded for Level 3 Measurements
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In millions)		Natural Gas Related Derivatives				Electricity Related Derivatives				Weather Related Instruments				Warrants				Total
Recorded to income
Utility cost of gas		$	(18.8	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(18.8	)
Recorded to regulatory assets—gas costs			(49.2	)			—				—				—				(49.2	)
Total		$	(68.0	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	(68.0	)

 

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Item 1—Financial Statements (continued)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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

 

WGL Holdings, Inc. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
		June 30, 2014								September 30, 2013
(In millions)		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Carrying Amount				Fair Value
Money market funds(a)		$	19.3			$	19.3			$	6.5			$	6.5
Other short-term investments(a)		$	—			$	—			$	0.1			$	0.1
Commercial paper (b)		$	237.5			$	237.5			$	373.1			$	373.1
Long-term debt(c)		$	599.2			$	732.4			$	524.1			$	630.2
Washington Gas Light Company Fair Value of Financial Instruments
		June 30, 2014								September 30, 2013
(In millions)		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Carrying Amount				Fair Value
Money market funds(a)		$	17.2			$	17.2			$	3.1			$	3.1
Other short-term investments(a)		$	—			$	—			$	0.1			$	0.1
Commercial paper (b)		$	—			$	—			$	124.5			$	124.5
Long-term debt(c)		$	599.2			$	732.4			$	524.1			$	630.2
(a)    Balance is located in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets. These amounts may be offset by outstanding checks.
(b)    Balance is located in notes payable in the accompanying balance sheets.
(c)    Excludes current maturities and unamortized discounts.

Our money market funds are Level 1 valuations and their carrying amount approximates fair value. Other short-term investments are primarily overnight investment accounts; therefore, their carrying amount approximates fair value based on Level 2 inputs. The maturity of our commercial paper outstanding at both June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 is under 30 days. Due to the short term nature of these notes, the carrying cost of our commercial paper approximates fair value using Level 2 inputs. Washington Gas’ long-term debt is not actively traded. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on the quoted market prices of the U.S. Treasury issues having a similar term to maturity, adjusted for Washington Gas’ credit quality. Our long-term debt fair value measurement is classified as Level 3.

Non Recurring Basis

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

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

 

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NOTE 10. OPERATING SEGMENT REPORTING

 

We have four reportable operating segments: regulated utility, retail energy-marketing, commercial energy systems and midstream energy services. The division of these segments into separate revenue generating components is based upon regulation, products and services. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. Our four segments are summarized below.

 

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Regulated Utility – The regulated utility segment is our core business. It consists of Washington Gas and Hampshire. Washington Gas provides regulated gas distribution services (including the sale and delivery of natural gas) to customers and natural gas transportation services to an unaffiliated natural gas distribution company in West Virginia under a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved interstate transportation service operating agreement. Hampshire provides regulated interstate natural gas storage services to Washington Gas under a FERC approved interstate storage service tariff.

 

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Retail Energy-Marketing – The retail energy-marketing segment consists of WGEServices, which sells natural gas and electricity directly to retail customers in competition with regulated utilities and unregulated gas and electricity marketers.

 

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

 

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

Activities and transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” and included as part of non-utility operations in the Operating Segment Financial Information presented below. Administrative and business development activity costs associated with WGL and Washington Gas Resources are included in this segment.

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

 

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The following tables present operating segment information for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Operating Segment Financial Information

 

 

 

						Non-Utility Operations
(In thousands)		Regulated Utility				Retail Energy-Marketing				Commercial Energy Systems				Midstream Energy Services				Other Activities				Eliminations(b)				Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Operating revenues (a)		$	197,752			$	275,339			$	14,260				$(15,869)			$	—			$	(3,982)			$	467,500
Operating expenses:
Cost of energy-related sales			67,249				260,536				6,527				—				—				(3,543)				330,769
Operation			59,416				10,369				2,297				909				1,941				13				74,945
Maintenance			15,018				1				—				—				—				—				15,019
Depreciation and amortization			25,840				204				1,611				31				—				(64)				27,622
General taxes and other assessments:
Revenue taxes			13,069				1,920				1				—				—				—				14,990
Other			12,398				1,074				71				81				19				1				13,644
Total operating expenses		$	192,990			$	274,104			$	10,507			$	1,021			$	1,960			$	(3,593)			$	476,989
Operating income (loss)			4,762				1,235				3,753				(16,890)				(1,960)				(389)				(9,489)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			—				—				733				85				—				—				818
Other income (expense)—net			(306)				53				422				(35)				(438)				—				(304)
Interest expense			9,422				—				—				—				81				—				9,503
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock			330				—				—				—				—				—				330
Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,019)				1,263				1,205				(6,332)				2,172				(157)				(6,868)
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock		$	(277)			$	25			$	3,703			$	(10,508)			$	(4,651)			$	(232)			$	(11,940)
Total assets at June 30, 2014		$	3,809,747			$	387,990			$	459,509			$	181,880			$	224,220			$	(502,662)			$	4,560,684
Capital expenditures		$	76,073			$	5			$	18,171			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	94,249
Equity method investments at June 30, 2014		$	—			$	—			$	68,309			$	22,426			$	413			$	—			$	91,148
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Operating revenues (a)		$	180,882			$	291,537			$	7,247			$	4,133			$	—			$	(5,681)			$	478,118
Operating expenses:
Cost of energy-related sales			60,087				282,316				5,081				—				—				(5,629)				341,855
Operation			57,820				13,578				1,463				2,390				3,283				14				78,548
Maintenance			13,572				—				—				—				—				—				13,572
Depreciation and amortization			23,543				191				693				31				—				(66)				24,392
General taxes and other assessments:
Revenue taxes			13,178				1,624				2				—				—				—				14,804
Other			12,693				1,176				87				95				7				—				14,058
Total operating expenses		$	180,893			$	298,885			$	7,326			$	2,516			$	3,290			$	(5,681)			$	487,229
Operating income (loss)			(11)				(7,348)				(79)				1,617				(3,290)				—				(9,111)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			—				—				183				—				—				—				183
Other income (expenses)—net			(149)				90				(42)				1				212				(171)				(59)
Interest expense			8,820				—				61				101				75				(171)				8,886
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock			330				—				—				—				—				—				330
Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,005)				(3,042)				(252)				432				(321)				—				(8,188)
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock		$	(4,305)			$	(4,216)			$	253			$	1,085			$	(2,832)			$	—			$	(10,015)
Total assets at June 30, 2013		$	3,509,166			$	407,917			$	236,478			$	224,772			$	198,798			$	(388,415)			$	4,188,716
Capital expenditures		$	48,891			$	79			$	29,478			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	78,448
Equity method investments at June 30, 2013		$	—			$	—			$	44,623			$	4,794			$	—			$	—			$	49,417

^(a) Operating revenues are reported gross of revenue taxes. Revenue taxes of both the regulated utility and the retail energy-marketing segments include gross receipt taxes. Revenue taxes of the regulated utility segment also include PSC fees, franchise fees and energy taxes. Operating revenue amounts in the “Eliminations” column represent total intersegment revenues associated with sales from the regulated utility segment to the retail energy-marketing segment. Midstream Energy Services’ cost of energy related sales is netted with its gross revenues.

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

 

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Operating Segment Financial Information

 

 

 

						Non-Utility Operations
(In thousands)		Regulated Utility				Retail Energy-Marketing				Commercial Energy Systems				Midstream Energy Services				Other Activities				Eliminations(b)				Consolidated
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014
Operating revenues (a)		$	1,304,975			$	1,035,711			$	27,013			$	(21,938)			$	—			$	(23,714)			$	2,322,047
Operating expenses:
Cost of energy-related sales			731,452				987,391				13,613				—				—				(24,062)				1,708,394
Operation			178,257				33,276				5,391				7,484				10,275				72				234,755
Maintenance			43,050				—				—				—				—				—				43,050
Depreciation and amortization			76,945				558				4,255				93				—				(335)				81,516
General taxes and other assessments:
Revenue taxes			74,093				6,190				3				—				—				—				80,286
Other			42,341				3,244				186				250				68				1				46,090
Total Operating Expenses		$	1,146,138			$	1,030,659			$	23,448			$	7,827			$	10,343			$	(24,324)			$	2,194,091
Operating income (loss)			158,837				5,052				3,565				(29,765)				(10,343)				610				127,956
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			—				—				1,496				355				—				—				1,851
Other income (expense)—net			(393)				135				594				(174)				95				—				257
Interest expense			27,694				7				—				—				319				—				28,020
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock			990				—				—				—				—				—				990
Income tax expense (benefit)			41,860				1,770				500				(11,099)				(124)				245				33,152
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock		$	87,900			$	3,410			$	5,155			$	(18,485)			$	(10,443)			$	365			$	67,902
Total assets at June 30, 2014		$	3,809,747			$	387,990			$	459,509			$	181,880			$	224,220			$	(502,662)			$	4,560,684
Capital expenditures		$	181,821			$	93			$	59,536			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	241,450
Equity method investments at June 30, 2014		$	—			$	—			$	68,309			$	22,426			$	413			$	—			$	91,148
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013
Operating revenues (a)		$	1,072,649			$	984,410			$	27,967			$	(6,353)			$	—			$	(22,436)			$	2,056,237
Operating expenses:
Cost of energy-related sales			463,372				889,797				20,583				—				—				(21,837)				1,351,915
Operation			176,877				36,649				4,256				4,204				5,739				(200)				227,525
Maintenance			36,358				—				—				—				—				—				36,358
Depreciation and amortization			75,295				540				1,710				93				—				(398)				77,240
General taxes and other assessments:
Revenue taxes			71,637				4,860				5				—				—				—				76,502
Other			41,989				2,969				246				378				27				(1)				45,608
Total Operating Expenses			865,528				934,815				26,800				4,675				5,766				(22,436)				1,815,148
Operating income (loss)			207,121				49,595				1,167				(11,028)				(5,766)				—				241,089
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			—				—				729				—				—				—				729
Other income (expenses)—net			421				197				483				—				539				(489)				1,151
Interest expense			26,772				7				154				307				279				(489)				27,030
Dividends on Washington Gas preferred stock			990				—				—				—				—				—				990
Income tax expense (benefit)			68,279				19,300				285				(4,295)				(498)				—				83,071
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock		$	111,501			$	30,485			$	1,940			$	(7,040)			$	(5,008)			$	—			$	131,878
Total assets at June 30, 2013		$	3,509,166			$	407,917			$	236,478			$	224,772			$	198,798			$	(388,415)			$	4,188,716
Capital expenditures		$	164,799			$	545			$	56,843			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	222,187
Equity method investments at June 30, 2013		$	—			$	—			$	44,623			$	4,794			$	—			$	—			$	49,417

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

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

 

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NOTE 11. OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

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

Under the VIE model, we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE (i.e. are the primary beneficiary) when we have current or potential rights that give us the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance combined with a variable interest that gives us the right to receive potentially significant benefits or the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses. When changes occur to the design of an entity we reconsider whether it is subject to the VIE model. We continuously evaluate whether we have a controlling financial interest in a VIE.

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

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

WGL uses the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) methodology for certain equity method investments when the capital structure of the equity investment results in different liquidation rights and priorities than what is reflected by the underlying percentage ownership interests as defined by an equity investment agreement. For investments accounted for under the HLBV method, simply applying the percentage ownership interest to GAAP net income in order to determine earnings or losses does not accurately represent the income allocation and cash flow distributions that will ultimately be received by the investors. The equity investment agreements for both ASD Solar, LP (ASD) and Meade Pipeline Co LLC (Meade) both have liquidation rights and priorities that are sufficiently different from the ownership percentages that the HLBV method was deemed appropriate.

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

Variable Interest Entities

WGL has a variable interest in five investments that qualify as VIEs:

 

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Meade,

 

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SunEdison,

 

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Skyline,

 

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ASD Solar LP and

 

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Crab Run.

WGL and its subsidiaries are not the primary beneficiary for any of the above VIEs, therefore we have not consolidated any of the VIE entities. At June 30, 2014, the nature of WGL’s involvement with these investments lacks the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. WGL does not have control over any of the VIEs’ activities that are economically significant to the VIEs. In addition, WGL does not have the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected gains that could be significant to the VIE.

Meade

On February 14, 2014, WGL through its subsidiary, WGL Midstream, entered into a limited liability company agreement and formed Meade, a Delaware limited liability company with COG Holdings LLC, Vega Midstream MPC LLC and River Road Interests LLC. Meade was formed to partner with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Williams)

 

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to invest in a regulated pipeline project called Central Penn Pipeline (Central Penn). The Central Penn will be an approximately 177-mile pipeline originating in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and extending to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania that will have the capacity to transport and deliver up to approximately 1.7 million dekatherms per day of natural gas.

WGL Midstream plans to invest an estimated $410.0 million for a 55% interest in Meade. WGL Midstream joins COG Holdings LLC (20% share), Vega Midstream MPC LLC (15% share) and River Road Interests LLC (10% share) in Meade. Meade is accounted for under the HLBV equity method of accounting, and any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance. WGL Midstream held a $2.9 million equity method investment in Meade at June 30, 2014.

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

SunEdison/Skyline

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

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

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

Minimum Payments Receivable for Direct Financing Leases

(In millions)
2014		$	0.8
2015			1.8
2016			1.7
2017			1.6
2018			1.6
Thereafter			13.1
Total		$	20.6

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

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

 

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ASD Solar, LP

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

Our investment in ASD is accounted for under the HLBV equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGSW’s investment balance. WGSW held a $68.3 million equity method investment in ASD at June 30, 2014.

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

Crab Run

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

Crab Run is accounted for under the equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance. WGL held a $0.4 million equity investment in Crab Run at June 30, 2014.

Non-VIE Investments

ASDHI

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

Constitution

In May of 2013, WGL Midstream invested in Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (Constitution). WGL Midstream will invest an estimated $72.0 million in the project for a 10% share in the pipeline venture. WGL Midstream joins Williams Partners L.P. (41% share), Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (25% share) and Piedmont Natural Gas (24% share) in the project. This natural gas pipeline venture will transport natural gas from the Marcellus region in northern Pennsylvania to major northeastern markets. At June 30, 2014, WGL Midstream had invested $19.5 million. Constitution is accounted for under the equity method of accounting; any profits and losses are included in “Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and are added to or subtracted from the carrying amount of WGL’s investment balance. The equity method is considered appropriate because Constitution is an LLC with specific ownership accounts and ownership between five and fifty percent resulting in WGL Midstream maintaining a more than minor influence over the partnership operating and financing policies.

 

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

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Balance Sheet Location of Other Investments

As of June 30, 2014 (in millions)		VIEs				Non-VIEs				Total
Assets
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		$	71.6			$	25.2			$	96.8
Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases			17.3				—				17.3
Deferred charges and other assets—derivatives			—				0.6				0.6
Deferred charges and other assets—other			2.0				—				2.0
Total assets		$	90.9			$	25.8			$	116.7
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Balance Sheet Location of Other Investments
As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)		VIEs				Non-VIEs				Total
Assets
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		$	55.4			$	12.1			$	67.5
Investments in direct financing leases, capital leases			23.4				—				23.4
Deferred charges and other assets—derivatives			—				1.1				1.1
Deferred charges and other assets—other			5.8				—				5.8
Total assets		$	84.6			$	13.2			$	97.8
Liabilities
Other		$	8.5			$	—			$	8.5
Total liabilities		$	8.5			$	—			$	8.5

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

 

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Income Statement Location of Other Investments
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
		June 30, 2014												June 30, 2014
(in millions)		VIEs				Non-VIEs				Total				VIEs				Non-VIEs				Total
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates		$	0.5			$	0.3			$	0.8			$	1.3			$	0.6			$	1.9
Depreciation and amortization		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	0.1			$	—			$	0.1
Other income (expenses)—net		$	0.6			$	—			$	0.6			$	1.9			$	—			$	1.9
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Income Statement Location of Other Investments
		Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
		June 30, 2013												June 30, 2013
(in millions)		VIEs				Non-VIEs				Total				VIEs				Non-VIEs				Total
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates		$	0.2			$	—			$	0.2			$	0.7			$	—			$	0.7
Depreciation and amortization		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Other income (expenses)—net		$	0.4			$	—			$	0.4			$	0.8			$	—			$	0.8

 

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NOTE 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

WGL and its subsidiaries engage in transactions during the ordinary course of business. Inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements of WGL, except as described below. Washington Gas provides accounting, treasury, legal and other administrative and general support to affiliates, and files consolidated tax returns with WGL that include affiliated taxable transactions. Washington Gas bills its affiliates in accordance with regulatory requirements for the actual cost of providing these services, which approximates their market value. To the extent such billings are not yet paid, they are reflected in “Receivables from associated companies” on Washington Gas’ balance sheets. Washington Gas assigns or allocates these costs directly to its affiliates and, therefore, does not recognize revenues or expenses associated with providing these services.

In connection with billing for unregulated third party marketers and with other miscellaneous billing processes, Washington Gas collects cash on behalf of affiliates and transfers the cash in a reasonable time period. Cash collected by Washington Gas on behalf of its affiliates but not yet transferred is recorded in “Payables to associated companies” on Washington Gas’ balance sheets. The following table presents the receivables and payables from associated companies on Washington Gas’ balance sheets as of June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

 

Washington Gas Receivables / Payables from Associated Companies
(In millions)		June 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
Receivables from Associated Companies		$	2.4			$	7.2
Payables to Associated Companies		$	50.1			$	20.6

Washington Gas provides gas balancing services related to storage, injections, withdrawals and deliveries to all energy marketers participating in the sale of natural gas on an unregulated basis through the customer choice programs that operate in its service territory. These balancing services include the sale of natural gas supply commodities related to various peaking arrangements contractually supplied to Washington Gas and then partially allocated and assigned by Washington Gas to the energy marketers, including WGEServices. Washington Gas records revenues for these balancing services pursuant to tariffs approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies. These related party amounts have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements of WGL. The following table shows the amounts Washington Gas charged WGEServices for balancing services.

 

Washington Gas-Gas Balancing Service Charges
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)		2014				2013				2014				2013
Gas balancing service charge		$	2.8			$	5.6			$	21.0			$	21.8

As a result of these balancing services, an imbalance is created for volumes of natural gas received by Washington Gas that are not equal to the volumes of natural gas delivered to customers of the energy marketers. WGEServices recognized an accounts payable to Washington Gas in the amount of $3.7 million and an accounts receivable from Washington Gas in the amount of $1.0 million at June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively, related to an imbalance in gas volumes. Due to regulatory treatment, these payables and receivables are not eliminated in the consolidated financial statements of WGL. Refer to Note 1—Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 for further discussion of these imbalance transactions.

Washington Gas participates in a Purchase of Receivables (POR) program as approved by the PSC of MD, whereby it purchases receivables from participating energy marketers at approved discount rates. In addition, WGEServices participates in POR programs with certain Maryland and Pennsylvania utilities, whereby it sells its receivables to various utilities, including Washington Gas, at approved discount rates. The receivables purchased by Washington Gas are included in “Accounts receivable” in the accompanying balance sheet. Any activity between Washington Gas and WGEServices related to the POR program has been eliminated in the accompanying financial statements for WGL. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had balances of $19.3 million and $106.6 million, respectively, of purchased receivables from WGEServices.

 

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NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

RATES AND REGULATORY MATTERS

Washington Gas makes its requests to modify existing rates based on its determination of the level of net investment in plant and equipment, operating expenses, and a level of return on invested capital that is just and reasonable. The following is an update of significant current regulatory matters in each of Washington Gas’ jurisdictions. For a more detailed discussion of the matters below, refer to our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

District of Columbia Jurisdiction

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

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

Maryland Jurisdiction

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

Virginia Jurisdiction

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

 

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

NON-UTILITY OPERATIONS

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

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

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

 

Contract Minimums
		WGEServices												WGL Midstream
(In millions)		Gas Purchase Commitments(a)				Pipeline Contracts(b)				Electric Purchase Commitments(c)				Gas Purchase Commitments(d)				Pipeline Contracts(b)				Total
2014		$	52.8			$	1.5			$	181.2			$	14.2			$	4.0			$	253.7
2015			143.0				1.6				302.0				2.5				15.4				464.5
2016			38.5				0.6				117.7				28.6				19.4				204.8
2017			10.9				0.6				37.3				304.1				17.7				370.6
2018			0.6				0.6				0.8				983.9				27.2				1,013.1
Thereafter			—				1.9				—				15,688.6				286.2				15,976.7
Total		$	245.8			$	6.8			$	639.0			$	17,021.9			$	369.9			$	18,283.4

 

 

(a)	Represents fixed price commitments with city gate equivalent deliveries.

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

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

(d)

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

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

FINANCIAL GUARANTEES

WGL has guaranteed payments for certain purchases of natural gas and electricity and for construction investments on behalf of our non-utility subsidiaries and unconsolidated investments. At June 30, 2014, these guarantees totaled $507.9 million. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of financial exposure related to these commitments. For all of our financial guarantees, WGL may cancel any or all future obligations upon written notice to

 

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the counterparty, but WGL would continue to be responsible for the obligations created under the guarantees prior to the effective date of the cancellation. WGL has also guaranteed payments for certain of our external partners. At June 30, 2014, these guarantees totaled $15.4 million.

LEGAL MATTERS

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

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

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

NOTE 14. PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

 

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

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

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)

		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014								2013
(In millions)		Pension Benefits				Health and Life Benefits				Pension Benefits				Health and Life Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit costs
Service cost		$	3.5			$	1.6			$	4.2			$	2.4
Interest cost			10.1				3.8				9.1				4.7
Expected return on plan assets			(10.2	)			(4.9	)			(10.5	)			(4.6	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)			0.1				(3.8	)			0.3				(0.9	)
Amortization of actuarial loss			4.2				1.6				7.2				2.3
Amortization of transition obligation			—				—				—				0.3
Net periodic benefit cost			7.7				(1.7	)			10.3				4.2
Amount allocated to construction projects			(1.1	)			0.1				1.5				(0.8	)
Amount amortized/deferred as regulatory asset (liability)			1.7				0.2				(0.9	)			0.2
Amount charged to expense		$	8.3			$	(1.4	)		$	10.9			$	3.6
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)
		Nine Months Ended June 30,
		2014								2013
(In millions)		Pension Benefits				Health and Life Benefits				Pension Benefits				Health and Life Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit costs
Service cost		$	10.5			$	5.9			$	12.7			$	7.2
Interest cost			30.3				14.8				27.4				14.1
Expected return on plan assets			(30.7	)			(14.4	)			(31.5	)			(13.7	)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)			0.2				(5.8	)			0.8				(2.9	)
Amortization of actuarial loss			12.6				3.5				21.6				6.9
Amortization of transition obligation			—				—				—				0.8
Net periodic benefit cost			22.9				4.0				31.0				12.4
Amount allocated to construction projects			(3.1	)			(0.7	)			(1.4	)			(2.2	)
Amount amortized/deferred as regulatory asset (liability)			5.3				0.4				(5.7	)			1.7
Amount charged to expense		$	25.1			$	3.7			$	23.9			$	11.9

 

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

NOTE 15. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

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

 

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014				2013
(In thousands)
Beginning Balance		$	(10,969	)		$	(11,621	)
Change in prior service cost (credit) (a) (b)			6,204				(12	)
Amortization of actuarial loss (a)			404				461
Amortization of transition obligation (a)			—				161
Current-period other comprehensive income			6,608				610
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income (b)			2,622				243
Ending Balance		$	(6,983	)		$	(11,254	)
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
		Nine Months Ended June 30,
		2014				2013
(In thousands)
Beginning Balance		$	(11,048	)		$	(12,201	)
Change in prior service cost (credit) (a) (b)			6,135				(36	)
Amortization of actuarial loss (a)			604				1,386
Amortization of transition obligation (a)			—				232
Current-period other comprehensive income			6,739				1,582
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income (b)			2,674				635
Ending Balance		$	(6,983	)		$	(11,254	)

 

(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note #14-Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for additional details.

(b)	Approximately 95% of the 2014 change to the prior service cost component of other comprehensive income is related to the impact of the OPEB plan amendment and re-measurement. Refer to Note #14-Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for additional details.

 

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

 

INTRODUCTION

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Management’s Discussion) analyzes the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of WGL and its subsidiaries. It also includes management’s analysis of past financial results and potential factors that may affect future results, potential future risks and approaches that may be used to manage them. Except where the content clearly indicates otherwise, “WGL,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the holding company or the consolidated entity of WGL Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries.

Management’s Discussion is divided into the following two major sections:

 

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WGL—This section describes the financial condition and results of operations of WGL Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. It includes discussions of our regulated operations, including Washington Gas and Hampshire Gas Company (Hampshire), and our non-utility operations.

 

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Washington Gas—This section describes the financial condition and results of operations of Washington Gas, a subsidiary of WGL, which comprises the majority of the regulated utility segment.

Both sections of Management’s Discussion—WGL and Washington Gas—are designed to provide an understanding of our operations and financial performance and should be read in conjunction with the respective company’s financial statements and the combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this quarterly report as well as our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 (2013 Annual Report).

Unless otherwise noted, earnings per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis, and are based on weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding. Our operations are seasonal and, accordingly, our operating results for the interim periods presented are not indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Introduction

WGL, through its subsidiaries, sells and delivers natural gas and provides a variety of energy-related products and services to customers primarily in the District of Columbia and the surrounding metropolitan areas in Maryland and Virginia. In addition to our primary markets, WGL’s non-utility subsidiaries own energy assets in 29 states.

WGL has four operating segments:

 

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regulated utility;

 

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retail energy-marketing;

 

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commercial energy systems and

 

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midstream energy services.

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Other Activities. Activities and transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our other operating segments, are aggregated as “Other activities” and are included as part of non-utility operations in the operating segment financial information. Administrative and business development activity costs associated with WGL and Washington Gas Resources are also included in this segment.

PRIMARY FACTORS AFFECTING WGL AND WASHINGTON GAS

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

 

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weather conditions and weather patterns;

 

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regulatory environment, regulatory decisions and changes in legislation;

 

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

 

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diversity of natural gas supply;

 

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volatility of natural gas and electricity prices;

 

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non-weather related changes in natural gas consumption patterns;

 

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

 

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competitive environment;

 

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environmental matters;

 

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industry consolidation;

 

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economic conditions and interest rates;

 

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inflation;

 

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use of business process outsourcing;

 

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labor contracts, including labor and benefit costs and

 

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changes in accounting principles.

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

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires the selection and the application of appropriate technical accounting guidance to the relevant facts and circumstances of our operations, as well as our use of estimates to compile the consolidated financial statements. The application of these accounting policies involves judgment regarding estimates and projected outcomes of future events, including the likelihood of success of particular regulatory initiatives, the likelihood of realizing estimates for legal and environmental contingencies and the probability of recovering costs and investments in both the regulated utility and non-utility business segments.

We have identified the following critical accounting policies that require our judgment and estimation, where the resulting estimates may have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements:

 

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accounting for unbilled revenue;

 

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accounting for regulatory operations — regulatory assets and liabilities;

 

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accounting for income taxes;

 

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accounting for contingencies;

 

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accounting for derivative and fair value instruments;

 

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accounting for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans and

 

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accounting for stock-based compensation.

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

 

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WGL HOLDINGS, INC.

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

We analyze the operating results using utility net revenues for the regulated utility segment and gross margins for the retail energy-marketing segment. Both utility net revenues and gross margins are calculated as revenues less the associated cost of energy and applicable revenue taxes. We believe utility net revenues is a better measure to analyze profitability than gross operating revenues for our regulated utility segment because the cost of the natural gas commodity and revenue taxes are generally included in the rates that Washington Gas charges to customers as reflected in operating revenues. Accordingly, changes in the cost of gas and revenue taxes associated with sales made to customers generally have no direct effect on utility net revenues, operating income or net income. We consider gross margins to be a better reflection of profitability than gross revenues or gross energy costs for our retail energy-marketing segment because gross margins are a direct measure of the success of our core strategy for the sale of natural gas and electricity.

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

Summary Results

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

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

Net Income (Loss) by Operating Segment

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Increase/
(In millions)		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Regulated Utility		$	(0.3	)		$	(4.3	)		$	4.0
Non-utility operations:
Retail Energy-Marketing			—				(4.2	)			4.2
Commercial Energy Systems			3.7				0.3				3.4
Midstream Energy Services			(10.5	)			1.1				(11.6	)
Other Activities			(4.6	)			(2.9	)			(1.7	)
Total non-utility			(11.4	)			(5.7	)			(5.7	)
Intersegment Eliminations		$	(0.2	)		$	—			$	(0.2	)
Net loss applicable to common stock		$	(11.9	)		$	(10.0	)		$	(1.9	)
LOSS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE
Basic		$	(0.23	)		$	(0.19	)		$	(0.04	)
Diluted		$	(0.23	)		$	(0.19	)		$	(0.04	)

 

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Regulated Utility Operating Results

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

Regulated Utility Operating Results

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Increase/
(In millions)		2014				2013				Decrease
Utility net revenues:
Operating revenues		$	197.8			$	180.9			$	16.9
Less: Cost of gas			67.3				60.1				7.2
Revenue taxes			13.1				13.2				(0.1	)
Total utility net revenues			117.4				107.6				9.8
Operation and maintenance			74.4				71.4				3.0
Depreciation and amortization			25.8				23.5				2.3
General taxes and other assessments			12.4				12.7				(0.3	)
Operating income			4.8				—				4.8
Other expense—net, including preferred stock dividends			(0.7	)			(0.5	)			(0.2	)
Interest expense			9.4				8.8				0.6
Income tax benefit			(5.0	)			(5.0	)			—
Net loss applicable to common stock		$	(0.3	)		$	(4.3	)		$	4.0

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

 

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

 

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

 

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rate recovery related to the accelerated pipeline replacement programs;

 

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

 

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a decrease in the effective tax rate.

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higher operation and maintenance expenses and

 

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

 

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Utility Net Revenues. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in the utility net revenues of the Regulated Utility segment between the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues

(In millions)		Increase/ (Decrease)
Customer growth		$	1.1
Impact of rate cases			2.0
Accelerated replacement programs			2.1
Asset optimization:
Realized margins			0.6
Unrealized mark-to-market valuations			3.4
Other			0.6
Total		$	9.8

Customer growth — Average active customer meters increased by more than 12,400 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

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

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

Asset optimization — We recorded net unrealized losses associated with our energy-related derivatives of $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to unrealized losses of $4.6 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. When these derivatives settle, any unrealized amounts will ultimately reverse and Washington Gas will realize margins in combination with related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge. Washington Gas recorded a minimal lower-of-cost or market adjustment related to their storage gas inventory during the three months ended June 30, 2014. Washington Gas recorded no lower-of-cost of market adjustments related to its storage gas during the three months ended June 30, 2013. Refer to the section entitled “Market Risk—Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment” for further discussion of our asset optimization program.

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

Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses

(In millions)		Increase/ (Decrease)
Operation, engineering, compliance and safety		$	1.4
Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility			1.9
Net insurance proceeds			3.1
Employee incentives and benefits			(4.6	)
Other			1.2
Total		$	3.0

Operation, engineering, compliance and safety — Washington Gas incurred increased maintenance costs for the three months ended June 30, 2014 than for the same period of the previous fiscal year, as a result of the colder weather.

Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility—On July 7, 2014, the SCC of VA disallowed full recovery of certain costs related to a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility, therefore a portion of the associated regulatory asset was impaired.

 

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

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

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

Retail Energy-Marketing

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

Retail Energy-Marketing Financial and Statistical Data

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Increase /
		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Operating Results (In millions)
Gross margins:
Operating revenues		$	275.3			$	291.5			$	(16.2	)
Less: Cost of energy			260.5				282.3				(21.8	)
Revenue taxes			1.9				1.6				0.3
Total gross margins			12.9				7.6				5.3
Operation expenses			10.4				13.6				(3.2	)
Depreciation and amortization			0.2				0.2				—
General taxes and other assessments			1.1				1.2				(0.1	)
Operating income (loss)			1.2				(7.4	)			8.6
Other income (expenses)—net			0.1				0.2				(0.1	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			1.3				(3.0	)			4.3
Net income (loss)		$	—			$	(4.2	)		$	4.2
Analysis of gross margins (In millions)
Natural gas
Realized margins		$	13.5			$	11.8			$	1.7
Unrealized mark-to-market losses			(2.2	)			(15.3	)			13.1
Total gross margins—natural gas			11.3				(3.5	)			14.8
Electricity
Realized margins			3.1				13.3				(10.2	)
Unrealized mark-to-market losses			(1.5	)			(2.2	)			0.7
Total gross margins—electricity			1.6				11.1				(9.5	)
Total gross margins		$	12.9			$	7.6			$	5.3
Other Retail Energy-Marketing Statistics
Natural gas
Therm sales (millions of therms)			116.2				99.5				16.7
Number of customers (end of period)			161,300				168,600				(7,300	)
Electricity
Electricity sales (millions of kWhs)			2,790.3				3,013.0				(222.7	)
Number of accounts (end of period)			169,600				178,200				(8,600	)

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

Gross margins from natural gas sales increased by $14.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. This comparison reflects an increase of $1.7 million in realized natural gas margins due to increased sales volumes related to spot sales to interruptible customers and higher unrealized margins of $13.1 million due to fluctuating market prices.

 

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

Commercial Energy Systems

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

Midstream Energy Services

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

Other Non-Utility Activities

Transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” and included as part of non-utility operations. Results from our other non-utility activities reflect net losses of $4.6 million and $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The comparison reflects higher branding initiative costs and business development activities.

Intersegment Eliminations

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Nine months ended June 30, 2014 vs. June 30, 2013

Summary Results

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

 

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

Net Income (Loss) by Operating Segment

		Nine Months Ended June 30,								Increase/
(In millions)		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Regulated Utility		$	87.9			$	111.5			$	(23.6	)
Non-utility operations:
Retail Energy-Marketing			3.4				30.5				(27.1	)
Commercial Energy Systems			5.2				1.9				3.3
Midstream Energy Services			(18.5	)			(7.0	)			(11.5	)
Other Activities			(10.5	)			(5.0	)			(5.5	)
Total non-utility			(20.4	)			20.4				(40.8	)
Intersegment Eliminations		$	0.4			$	—			$	0.4
Net income applicable to common stock		$	67.9			$	131.9			$	(64.0	)
EARNINGS PER AVERAGE COMMON SHARE
Basic		$	1.31			$	2.55			$	(1.24	)
Diluted		$	1.31			$	2.55			$	(1.24	)

Regulated Utility Operating Results

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

Regulated Utility Operating Results

		Nine Months Ended June 30,								Increase/
(In millions)		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Utility net revenues:
Operating revenues		$	1,305.0			$	1,072.6			$	232.4
Less: Cost of gas			731.5				463.4				268.1
Revenue taxes			74.1				71.6				2.5
Total utility net revenues			499.4				537.6				(38.2	)
Operation and maintenance			221.3				213.2				8.1
Depreciation and amortization			76.9				75.3				1.6
General taxes and other assessments			42.3				42.0				0.3
Operating income			158.9				207.1				(48.2	)
Other expenses—net, including preferred stock dividends			(1.4	)			(0.5	)			(0.9	)
Interest expense			27.7				26.8				0.9
Income tax expense			41.9				68.3				(26.4	)
Net income		$	87.9			$	111.5			$	(23.6	)

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

 

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higher unrealized losses associated with our asset optimization program;

 

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higher expenses related to operations and maintenance activities; and

 

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

Partially offsetting these unfavorable variances were:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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higher realized margins associated with our asset optimization program and a

 

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

 

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Utility Net Revenues. The following table provides the key factors contributing to the changes in the utility net revenues of the Regulated Utility segment between the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Composition of Changes in Utility Net Revenues

(In millions)		Increase / (Decrease)
Estimated weather effects		$	5.4
Customer growth			7.1
Natural gas consumption patterns			1.8
Impact of rate cases			11.2
Accelerated replacement programs			3.3
Storage carrying costs			0.9
Asset optimization:
Realized margins			16.3
Unrealized mark-to-market valuations			(86.0	)
Other			1.8
Total		$	(38.2	)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Asset optimization—We recorded unrealized losses associated with our energy-related derivatives of $105.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 compared to net unrealized losses of $19.2 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. When these derivatives settle, any unrealized amounts will ultimately be reversed, and Washington Gas will realize margins in combination with the related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge. The losses recorded in 2014 are primarily due to unfavorable movements in the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that this value is not reflective of our ultimate cash flows as these purchases are utilized in the optimization of our long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources, the value of which is not reflected at fair value. Unfavorably affecting asset optimization results were $0.4 million of lower-of-cost or market adjustments related to storage gas inventory during the nine months ended June 30, 2014. Washington Gas recorded no lower-of-cost or market adjustments related to its storage gas inventory during the nine months ended June 30, 2013. (Refer to the section entitled “Market Risk—Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment” for a further discussion of our asset optimization program).

 

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

Composition of Changes in Operation and Maintenance Expenses

(In millions)		Increase/ (Decrease)
Direct labor		$	3.8
Employee incentives and benefits			(9.3	)
Uncollectible accounts			3.6
Operations, engineering, compliance and safety			5.3
Net insurance proceeds			2.3
Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility			2.6
Other			(0.2	)
Total		$	8.1

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

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

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

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

Net insurance proceeds — During the nine months ended June 30, 2013, Washington Gas received proceeds from its insurance policies for incurred legal costs and past and future environmental expenses.

Impairment of a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility — On July 7, 2014, the SCC of VA disallowed full recovery of certain costs related to a proposed Chillum liquefied natural gas facility, therefore a portion of the associated regulatory asset was impaired. In addition, on December 31, 2013, Washington Gas incurred an impairment loss on a previous operations facility.

 

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Retail Energy-Marketing

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

Retail-Energy Marketing Financial and Statistical Data

		Nine Months Ended June 30,								Increase /
		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Operating Results (In millions)
Gross margins:
Operating revenues		$	1,035.7			$	984.4			$	51.3
Less: Cost of energy			987.4				889.8				97.6
Revenue taxes			6.2				4.9				1.3
Total gross margins			42.1				89.7				(47.6	)
Operation expenses			33.3				36.6				(3.3	)
Depreciation and amortization			0.6				0.5				0.1
General taxes and other assessments			3.2				3.0				0.2
Operating income			5.0				49.6				(44.6	)
Other income—net			0.2				0.2				—
Income tax expense			1.8				19.3				(17.5	)
Net income		$	3.4			$	30.5			$	(27.1	)
Analysis of gross margins (In millions)
Natural gas
Realized margins		$	50.4			$	34.7			$	15.7
Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses)			6.4				(5.5	)			11.9
Total gross margins—natural gas			56.8				29.2				27.6
Electricity
Realized margins			(14.9	)			53.4				(68.3	)
Unrealized mark-to-market gains			0.2				7.1				(6.9	)
Total gross margins—electricity			(14.7	)			60.5				(75.2	)
Total gross margins		$	42.1			$	89.7			$	(47.6	)
Other Retail-Energy Marketing Statistics
Natural gas
Therm sales (millions of therms)			635.8				630.5				5.3
Number of customers (end of period)			161,300				168,600				(7,300	)
Electricity
Electricity sales (millions of kWhs)			8,670.9				8,861.6				(190.7	)
Number of accounts (end of period)			169,600				178,200				(8,600	)

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

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

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

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

Commercial Energy Systems

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

 

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Midstream Energy Services

The Midstream Energy Services segment reported a net loss of $18.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a net loss of $7.0 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For both years, the losses primarily relate to unrealized losses on derivative instruments that will ultimately reverse and net with the realized margins on the related transactions that these derivatives economically hedge, partially offset by favorable transportation spreads as a result of colder weather.

Other Non-Utility

Transactions that are not significant enough on a stand-alone basis to warrant treatment as an operating segment, and that do not fit into one of our four operating segments, are aggregated as “Other Activities” and included as part of non-utility operations. Results from our other non-utility activities reflect net losses of $10.5 million and $5.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The comparison reflects higher branding initiative costs and business development activities.

Intersegment Eliminations

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

Legal Matters

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

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

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

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General Factors Affecting Liquidity

Access to short-term debt markets is necessary for funding our short-term liquidity requirements, the most significant of which include buying natural gas, electricity, and pipeline capacity, and financing accounts receivable and storage gas inventory. Our need for access to long-term capital markets is driven primarily by capital expenditures, maturities of long-term debt, and the availability of government funding through deferred taxes.

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

Our ability to access capital markets depends on our credit ratings, general market liquidity, and investor demand for our securities. Our credit ratings depend largely on the financial performance of our subsidiaries, and a ratings downgrade could both increase our borrowing costs and trigger the need for posting additional collateral with our wholesale counterparties or other creditors. In support of our credit ratings, we have a goal to maintain our common equity ratio in the mid-50% range of total consolidated capital. As of June 30, 2014, total consolidated capitalization, including current maturities of long-term debt and excluding notes payable, comprised 66.2% common equity, 1.4% preferred stock and 32.4% long-term debt. The level of this ratio varies during the fiscal year due to the seasonal nature of our business. This seasonality also affects our short-term debt balances, which are typically higher in the fall and winter months and substantially lower in the spring when a significant portion of our current assets are converted into cash at the end of the heating season. Our cash flow requirements and our ability to provide satisfactory resources to meet those requirements are primarily influenced by the activities of Washington Gas, WGEServices, WGL Midstream, and, to a lesser extent, other non-utility operations.

Our plans provide for sufficient liquidity to satisfy our financial obligations. At June 30, 2014, we had no restrictions on our cash balances or retained earnings that would affect the payment of common or preferred stock dividends by either WGL or Washington Gas.

Short-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing

Washington Gas has seasonal short-term cash requirements to fund the purchase of storage gas inventory in advance of the winter heating season. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had balances in gas storage of $106.4 million and $132.2 million, respectively. Washington Gas collects the cost of gas under cost recovery mechanisms approved by its regulators. Additionally, Washington Gas may be required to post cash collateral for certain purchases.

 

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During the first six months of our fiscal year, Washington Gas’ large sales volumes cause its cash requirements to peak when combined storage inventory, accounts receivable, and unbilled revenues are at their highest levels. During the last six months of our fiscal year, after the heating season, Washington Gas will typically experience a seasonal net loss due to reduced demand for natural gas. During this period, large amounts of Washington Gas’ current assets are converted to cash, which Washington Gas generally uses to reduce and sometimes eliminate short-term debt and acquire storage gas for the next heating season.

Variations in the timing of collections under its gas cost recovery mechanisms can significantly affect Washington Gas’ short-term cash requirements. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had $0.6 million in net under-collections and $0.6 million in net over-collections, respectively, of gas costs reflected in current assets/liabilities as gas costs due from/to customers. Amounts under-collected or over-collected that are generated during the current gas cost recovery cycle are deferred as a regulatory asset or liability on the balance sheet until September 1 of each year, at which time the accumulated amount is transferred to gas costs due from/to customers as appropriate. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, Washington Gas had a net regulatory liability of $23.6 million and a net regulatory asset of $13.8 million, respectively, related to the current gas recovery cycle.

WGL and Washington Gas use short-term debt in the form of commercial paper or unsecured short-term bank loans to fund seasonal cash requirements. Our policy is to maintain back-up bank credit facilities in an amount equal to or greater than our expected maximum commercial paper position. Bank credit balances available to WGL and Washington Gas net of commercial paper balances were $212.5 million and $350.0 million at June 30, 2014 and $201.4 million and $225.5 million at September 30, 2013, respectively. The credit facility for WGL permits it to borrow up to $450.0 million, and further permits, with the banks’ approval, additional borrowings of $100.0 million for a maximum potential total of $550.0 million. The credit facility for Washington Gas permits it to borrow up to $350.0 million, and further permits, with the banks’ approval, additional borrowings of $100.0 million for a maximum potential total of $450.0 million. The interest rate on loans made under each of the credit facilities will be a fluctuating rate per annum that will be set using certain parameters at the time each loan is made. WGL and Washington Gas incur credit facility fees, which in some cases are based on the long-term debt ratings of Washington Gas. In the event that the long-term debt of Washington Gas is downgraded below certain levels, WGL and Washington Gas would be required to pay higher fees. There are five different levels of fees. The credit facility for WGL defines its applicable fee level as one level below the level applicable to Washington Gas. Under the terms of the credit facilities, the lowest level facility fee is 0.06% and the highest is 0.175%. These credit agreements provide for a term of five years and expire on April 3, 2017. The credit agreements each have two one-year extension options. Refer to Note 3—Short-Term Debt of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

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

For Washington Gas, deposits from customers may be refunded at various times throughout the year based on the customer’s payment habits. At the same time, other customers make new deposits that cause the balance of customer deposits to remain relatively steady. There are no restrictions on Washington Gas’ use of these customer deposits. Washington Gas pays interest to its customers on these deposits in accordance with the requirements of its regulatory commissions.

For WGEServices and WGL Midstream, deposits typically represent collateral for transactions with wholesale counterparties. These deposits may be reduced, repaid or increased at any time based on the current value of WGEServices’ or WGL Midstream’s net position with the counterparty. Currently, there are no restrictions on the use of deposited funds and interest is paid to the counterparty on these deposits in accordance with its contractual obligations. Refer to the section entitled “Credit Risk” for further discussion of our management of credit risk.

WGEServices and WGL Midstream have seasonal short-term cash requirements to fund the purchase of storage gas inventory in advance of the winter heating season. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, WGEServices had balances in gas storage of $28.8 million and $49.1 million, respectively. WGEServices collects revenues that are designed to reimburse commodity costs used to supply their retail customer and wholesale counterparty contracts. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, WGL Midstream had balances in gas storage of $103.3 million and $166.0 million, respectively. As market opportunities arise, WGL Midstream collects revenues in excess of its commodity costs through its wholesale counterparty contracts. WGEServices and WGL Midstream derive funding to finance these activities from short-term debt issued by WGL. Additionally, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may be required to post cash collateral for certain purchases. WGEServices and WGL Midstream may be required to provide parent guarantees from WGL for certain transactions.

 

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

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

Long-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing

For Washington Gas, our long-term cash requirements primarily depend upon the level of capital expenditures and long-term debt maturities. Our capital expenditures primarily relate to adding new utility customers and system supply as well as maintaining the safety and reliability of Washington Gas’ distribution system. Refer to the section entitled “Capital Expenditures” for discussion of our capital expenditures forecast and our 2013 Annual Report for a discussion of our long-term debt maturities.

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

For our non-utility segments, our long-term cash requirements primarily depend upon the level of investments and capital expenditures. For WGL Midstream, our investments primarily relate to providing capital for construction of the Central Penn Line pipeline. For WGESystems, our investments primarily relate to providing capital for construction of new residential and commercial solar projects.

Security Ratings

The table below reflects the current credit ratings for the outstanding debt instruments of WGL and Washington Gas. Changes in credit ratings may affect WGL’s and Washington Gas’ cost of short-term and long-term debt and our access to the capital markets. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. The rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

Credit Ratings for Outstanding Debt Instruments

		WGL				Washington Gas
Rating Service		Unsecured Medium-Term Notes (Indicative)(a)		Commercial Paper		Unsecured Medium-Term Notes		Commercial Paper
Fitch Ratings(b)		A+		F1		AA-		F1
Moody’s Investors Service(c)		Not Rated		P-2		A1		P-1
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services(d)		A+		A-1		A+		A-1

 

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

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

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

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

Ratings Triggers and Certain Debt Covenants

Under the terms of WGL’s and Washington Gas’ credit agreements, the ratio of consolidated financial indebtedness to consolidated total capitalization cannot exceed 0.65 to 1.0 (65.0%). In addition, WGL and Washington Gas are required to inform lenders of changes in corporate existence, financial conditions, litigation, and environmental warranties that might have a material effect on debt ratings. The failure to inform the lenders’ agent of material changes in these areas might

 

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constitute default under the agreements. Additionally, failure to pay principal or interest on any other indebtedness may be deemed a default under our credit agreements. A default, if not remedied, may lead to a suspension of further loans and/or acceleration in which obligations become immediately due and payable. At June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under our revolving credit facilities.

For certain of its natural gas purchase and pipeline capacity agreements, if the long-term debt of Washington Gas is downgraded to or below the lower of a BBB- rating by Standard & Poor’s or a Baa3 rating by Moody’s Investors Service, or if Washington Gas is deemed by a counterparty not to be creditworthy, then the counterparty may withhold service or deliveries, or may require additional credit support. For certain other agreements, if the counterparty’s credit exposure to Washington Gas exceeds a contractually defined threshold amount, or if Washington Gas’ credit rating declines by a certain rating level, then the counterparty may require additional credit support. At June 30, 2014, Washington Gas would not be required to provide additional credit support by these arrangements if its long-term credit rating was to be downgraded by one rating level.

WGL guarantees payments for certain purchases of natural gas and electricity on behalf of WGEServices and WGL Midstream (refer to our 2013 Annual Report for a further discussion of these guarantees). If the credit rating of WGL declines, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may be required to provide additional credit support for these purchase contracts. At June 30, 2014, WGEServices and WGL Midstream would not be required to provide any additional credit support if the long-term credit rating of WGL was to be downgraded by one rating level.

Historical Cash Flows

The following table summarizes WGL’s net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

		Nine Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)		2014				2013				Increase / (Decrease)
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities		$	443.0			$	386.4			$	56.6
Investing activities			(268.8	)			(247.6	)			(21.2	)
Financing activities			(164.7	)			(141.2	)			(23.5	)

Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities

The regulated utility’s cash flows from operating activities principally reflect gas sales and deliveries and cost of operations. The volume of gas sales and deliveries is dependent primarily on factors external to the utility, such as growth of customer demand, weather, market prices for energy, economic conditions and measures that promote energy efficiency. Under revenue and weather normalization and ratemaking adjustments and decoupling mechanisms in place, changes in delivery volumes from levels assumed when rates were approved may affect the timing of cash flows but not net income. The price at which the utility provides energy to customers is determined in accordance with regulatory approved tarrifs. In general, changes in the utility’s cost of purchased power, fuel and gas may affect the timing of cash flows but not net income because the costs are recovered in accordance with rate agreements. In addition, the regulated utility’s cash flow is impacted by the timing of derivative settlements.

The non-utility cash flows from operating activities primarily reflect the timing of receipts related to solar and federal projects at commercial energy systems and the timing of receipts related to electric and gas bills for retail-energy marketing. The timing of gas purchases and sales resulting from asset optimization arrangements affect midstream energy services.

Net income is the result of cash and non-cash (or accrual) transactions. Only cash transactions affect WGL’s cash flows from operating activities. Principal non-cash charges include depreciation and deferred income tax expense. Principal non-cash credits include the amortization of certain net regulatory liabilities. Non-cash charges or credits may also be accrued under the revenue decoupling and cost reconciliation mechanisms in the utilities’ rate plans.

 

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

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

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

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

Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities

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

Capital Investments

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

 

Capital Investments
(In millions)		2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Total
New business		$	82.9			$	91.5			$	107.7			$	133.3			$	122.5			$	537.9
Replacements			119.9				130.4				129.8				126.7				126.7				633.5
Customer information system			13.9				27.9				34.6				7.5				—				83.9
Other utility			84.6				31.2				23.4				34.6				36.0				209.8
Total utility(a)		$	301.3			$	281.0			$	295.5			$	302.1			$	285.2			$	1,465.1
Pipeline investments		$	6.6				60.9				74.4				252.0				62.8				456.7
Solar			120.0				100.1				100.1				100.1				100.1				520.4
Other non-utility			16.8				40.4				0.6				0.6				0.7				59.1
Total investments		$	444.7			$	482.4			$	470.6			$	654.8			$	448.8			$	2,501.3

^(a)Excludes Allowance for Funds Used During Construction. Includes capital expenditures accrued and capital expenditure adjustments recorded in the fiscal year.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

Contractual Obligations

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

 

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WGL Midstream enters into contracts to acquire, invest in, manage and optimize natural gas storage and transportation assets. On February 14, 2014, WGL Midstream contracted to purchase a significant amount of natural gas. These gas purchases are related to the Central Penn Line pipeline and begin after the pipeline has gone into operation. See the sub-section below entitled “Central Penn Line Pipeline” for details of this project.

The estimated obligations as of June 30, 2014 for future fiscal years are shown below.

 

Estimated Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
		Years Ended September 30,
(In millions)		Total				2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Thereafter
Pipeline and storage contracts(a)		$	376.7			$	5.5			$	17.0			$	20.0			$	18.3			$	27.8			$	288.1
Medium-term notes(b)			621.0				30.0				45.0				—				—				50.0				496.0
Interest expense(c)			515.8				17.8				34.7				32.9				32.6				32.6				365.2
Gas purchase commitments
—Washington Gas(d)			4,890.7				137.7				226.5				297.3				341.9				334.1				3,553.2
—WGEServices(e)			245.8				52.8				143.0				38.5				10.9				0.6				—
—WGL Midstream(d)			17,021.9				14.2				2.5				28.6				304.1				983.9				15,688.6
Electric purchase commitments(f)			639.0				181.2				302.1				117.7				37.2				0.8				—
Operating leases			32.5				1.7				6.6				5.7				4.7				4.3				9.5
Business process outsourcing(g)			99.5				9.2				32.6				33.4				24.3				—				—
Other long-term commitments(h)			23.0				2.5				9.7				4.9				3.8				1.8				0.3
Total		$	24,465.9			$	452.6			$	819.7			$	579.0			$	777.8			$	1,435.9			$	20,400.9

^(a) Represents minimum payments for natural gas transportation, storage and peaking contracts that have expiration dates through fiscal year 2044. Additionally, includes minimum payments for WGEServices and WGL Midstream pipeline contracts.

^(b) Represents scheduled repayment of principal. Excludes $8.3 million in debt that is anticipated to be a non-cash extinguishment of project debt financing.

^(c) Represents the scheduled interest payments associated with MTNs and other long-term debt.

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

^(e) Represents commitments based on a combination of market prices at June 30, 2014 and fixed price as well as index priced contract commitments for natural gas delivered to various city gate stations, including the cost of transportation to that point, which is bundled in the purchase price.

^(f) Represents electric purchase commitments that are based on existing fixed price and fixed volume contracts. Also includes $18.3 million related to renewable energy credits.

^(g) Represents fixed costs to the service provider related to the 10-year contract for business process outsourcing. These payments do not reflect potential inflationary adjustments included in the contract. Including these inflationary adjustments, required payments to the service provider could total $119.1 million over the remaining contract term.

^(h) Includes Shell agreement minimum program fees, certain information technology service contracts and committed payments related to certain environmental response costs and excludes uncertain tax positions.

Note 5- Long-Term Debt of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2013 Annual Report includes a discussion of long-term debt, including debt maturities. Note 13—Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2013 Annual Report reflects information about the various contracts of Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream. Additionally, refer to Note 13—Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this quarterly report.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

WGL has provided contributions and guarantees to Meade on behalf of WGL Midstream. As of June 30, 2014, our maximum exposure to loss was $74.8 million. Refer to Note 11—Other Investments of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our Meade investment.

Financial Guarantees

WGL has guaranteed payments for certain purchases of natural gas and electricity and for construction investments on behalf of our non-utility subsidiaries and unconsolidated investments. At June 30, 2014, these guarantees totaled $507.9 million. The amount of such guarantees is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the level of financial exposure related to these commitments. For all of our financial guarantees, WGL may cancel any or all future obligations upon written notice to

 

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the counterparty, but WGL would continue to be responsible for the obligations created under the guarantees prior to the effective date of the cancellation. WGL has also guaranteed payments for certain of our external partners. At June 30, 2014, these guarantees totaled $15.4 million.

Central Penn Line Pipeline

In February, 2014, WGL Midstream entered into a limited liability company agreement and formed Meade, with COG Holdings LLC, Vega Midstream MPC LLC, and River Road Interests LLC.

Meade was formed to jointly develop and own, together with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), an approximately 177-mile pipeline originating in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and extending to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Central Penn Line) that will have the capacity to transport and deliver up to approximately 1.7 million dekatherms per day of natural gas. This pipeline will be an integral part of Transco’s recently announced “Atlantic Sunrise” project.

The Central Penn Line, as part of Atlantic Sunrise, is a natural gas pipeline designed to provide new firm transportation capacity from various supply points in northeast Pennsylvania to a delivery point into Transco’s mainline in southeast Pennsylvania. The Central Penn Line currently has a projected in-service date in the second half of 2017. WGL Midstream will invest an estimated $410 million for a 55% interest in Meade, and Meade will invest an estimated $746 million in the Central Penn Line for an approximate 39% interest in the Central Penn Line. Transco will have the remaining ownership interests.

Additionally, in February, 2014, WGL Midstream entered into an agreement with Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (Cabot) whereby WGL Midstream will purchase 500,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas from Cabot over a 15 year term. As part of this agreement, Cabot will acquire 500,000 dekatherms per day of firm gas transportation capacity on Transco’s Atlantic Sunrise project of which the Central Penn Line is a part. This capacity will be released to WGL Midstream.

CREDIT RISK

Wholesale Credit Risk

Certain wholesale suppliers that sell natural gas to any or all of Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may have relatively low credit ratings or may not be rated by major credit rating agencies.

Washington Gas enters into transactions with wholesale counterparties for the purpose of meeting firm ratepayer commitments, to optimize the value of its long-term capacity assets, and for hedging natural gas costs. In the event of a counterparty’s failure to deliver contracted volumes of gas or fulfill its payment obligations, Washington Gas may incur losses that would typically be passed through to its sales customers under the purchased gas cost adjustment mechanisms. Washington Gas may be at risk for financial loss to the extent these losses are not passed through to its customers.

For WGEServices, any failure of wholesale counterparties to deliver natural gas or electricity under existing contracts could cause financial exposure for the difference between the price at which WGEServices has contracted to buy these commodities and their replacement cost from another supplier. To the extent that WGEServices sells natural gas to these wholesale counterparties, WGEServices may be exposed to payment risk if WGEServices is in a net receivable position. Additionally, WGEServices enters into contracts with counterparties to hedge the costs of natural gas and electricity. Depending on the ability of the counterparties to fulfill their commitments, WGEServices could be at risk for financial loss.

WGL Midstream enters into transactions with wholesale counterparties to hedge and optimize its portfolio of owned and managed natural gas assets. Any failure of wholesale counterparties to deliver natural gas under existing contracts could cause financial exposure for the difference between the price at which WGL Midstream has contracted to buy these commodities and their replacement cost. To the extent that WGL Midstream sells natural gas to these wholesale counterparties, WGL Midstream may be exposed to payment risk if it is in a net receivable position. In addition, WGL Midstream enters into contracts with counterparties to hedge the costs of natural gas. Depending on the ability of the counterparties to fulfill their commitments, WGL Midstream could be at risk for financial loss.

Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream operate under an existing credit policy that is designed to mitigate credit risks through requirements for credit enhancements including, but not limited to, letters of credit, parent guarantees and cash collateral when deemed necessary. In accordance with this policy, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream have each obtained credit enhancements from certain of their counterparties. If certain counterparties or their guarantors meet the policy’s creditworthiness criteria, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream may grant unsecured credit to those counterparties or their guarantors. The creditworthiness of all counterparties is continuously monitored.

 

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Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream are also subject to the collateral requirements of their counterparties. At June 30, 2014, Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream provided $11.6 million, $6.5 million and $14.3 million in cash collateral to counterparties, respectively.

The following table provides information on our credit exposure, net of collateral, to wholesale counterparties as of June 30, 2014 for Washington Gas, WGEServices and WGL Midstream, separately.

 

Credit Exposure to Wholesale Counterparties (In millions)
Rating(a)		Exposure Before Credit Collateral(b)				Offsetting Credit Collateral  Held(c)				Net Exposure				Number of Counterparties Greater Than 10%(d)				Net Exposure of Counterparties Greater Than 10%
Washington Gas
Investment Grade		$	17.6			$	—			$	17.6				3			$	13.5
Non-Investment Grade			4.1				3.0				1.1				1				1.1
No External Ratings			4.3				—				4.3				—				—
WGEServices
Investment Grade		$	44.5			$	—			$	44.5				1			$	33.0
Non-Investment Grade			5.4				5.4				—				—				—
No External Ratings			0.1				—				0.1				—				—
WGL Midstream
Investment Grade		$	4.9			$	—			$	4.9				4			$	4.7
Non-Investment Grade			—				—				—				—				—
No External Ratings			0.2				—				0.2				—				—

^(a)Investment Grade is primarily determined using publicly available credit ratings of the counterparty. If the counter party has provided a guarantee by a higher-rated entity (e.g., its parent), it is determined based upon the rating of it guarantor. Included in “Investment Grade” are counterparties with a minimum Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investor Service rating of BBB- or Baa3, respectively.

^(b)Includes the net of all open positions on energy-related derivatives subject to mark-to-market accounting requirements, the net receivable/payable for realized transactions and net open positions for contracts designated as normal purchases and normal sales and not recorded on our balance sheet. Amounts due from counterparties are offset by liabilities payable to those counterparties to the extent that legally enforceable netting arrangements are in place.

^(c) Represents cash deposits and letters of credit received from counterparties, not adjusted for probability of default.

^(d) Using a percentage of the net exposure.

Retail Credit Risk

Washington Gas is exposed to the risk of non-payment of utility bills by certain of its customers. To manage this customer credit risk, Washington Gas may require cash deposits from its high-risk customers to cover payment of their bills until the requirements for the deposit refunds are met. In addition, Washington Gas implemented a POR program as approved by the PSC of MD, whereby it purchases receivables from participating energy marketers at approved discount rates. Under the program, Washington Gas is exposed to the risk of non-payment by the retail customers for these receivables. This risk is factored into the approved discount rate at which Washington Gas purchases the receivables.

WGEServices is also exposed to the risk of non-payment by its retail customers. WGEServices manages this risk by evaluating the credit quality of certain new customers as well as by monitoring collections from existing customers. To the extent necessary, WGEServices can obtain collateral from, or terminate service to, its existing customers based on credit quality criteria. In addition, WGEServices participates in POR programs with certain Maryland and Pennsylvania utilities, whereby it sells its receivables to various utilities at approved discount rates. Under the POR programs, WGEServices is exposed to the risk of non-payment by its retail customers for delivered commodities that have not yet been billed. Once the invoices are billed, however, the associated credit risk is assumed by the purchasing utilities. While participation in POR programs reduce the risk of collection and fixes a discount rate on the receivables, there is a risk that the discount rate paid to participate in the POR program will exceed the actual bad debt expense and billing fees associated with these receivables.

WGSW is indirectly subject to retail credit risk associated with non-payment by customers who lease solar equipment or maintain energy service agreements through ASD Solar LP, Skyline Innovations, Inc. and SunEdison. This credit risk is mitigated with minimum credit quality criteria established in each of WGSW’s agreements. These criteria must be satisfied for WGSW to participate in the project financing arrangement or partnership interest.

 

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WGL Midstream is not subject to retail credit risk.

MARKET RISK

We are exposed to various forms of market risk including commodity price risk, weather risk and interest-rate risk. The following discussion describes these risks and our management of them.

Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment

Washington Gas faces price risk associated with the purchase and sale of natural gas. Washington Gas generally recovers the cost of the natural gas to serve customers through gas cost recovery mechanisms as approved in jurisdictional tariffs; therefore, a change in the price of natural gas generally has no direct effect on Washington Gas’ net income. However, Washington Gas is responsible for following competitive and reasonable practices in purchasing natural gas for its customers.

To manage price risk associated with its natural gas supply to its firm customers, Washington Gas: (i) actively manages its gas supply portfolio to balance sales and delivery obligations; (ii) injects natural gas into storage during the summer months when prices are historically lower, and withdraws that gas during the winter heating season when prices are historically higher and (iii) enters into hedging contracts and other contracts that qualify as derivative instruments related to the sale and purchase of natural gas.

Washington Gas executes commodity-related physical and financial contracts in the form of forward, futures and option contracts as part of an asset optimization program that is managed by its internal staff. These transactions are accounted for as derivatives. Under this program, Washington Gas realizes value from its long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources when not being fully used to serve utility customers. Regulatory sharing mechanisms in all three jurisdictions allow the profit from these transactions to be shared between Washington Gas’ customers and shareholders.

The following two tables summarize the changes in the fair value of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Regulated Utility segment’s energy-related derivatives during the nine months ended June 30, 2014:

Regulated Utility Segment

Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2013		$	(107.7	)
Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period			3.5
Other changes in net fair value			(353.7	)
Realized net settlement of derivatives			56.1
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014		$	(401.8	)

Regulated Utility Segment

Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)
Net assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2013		$	(107.7	)
Recorded to income			(125.7	)
Recorded to regulatory assets/liabilities			(224.5	)
Realized net settlement of derivatives			56.1
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014		$	(401.8	)

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

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The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Regulated Utility segment’s energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 2014, is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:

Regulated Utility Segment

Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives

		Years Ended September 30,
(In millions)		Total				Remainder 2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Thereafter
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs			(4.9	)			(0.8	)			(2.7	)			(0.8	)			(0.4	)			(0.2	)			—
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs			(396.9	)			(5.8	)			(33.6	)			(34.8	)			(49.7	)			(42.1	)			(230.9	)
Total net assets (liabilities) associated with our energy-related derivatives		$	(401.8	)		$	(6.6	)		$	(36.3	)		$	(35.6	)		$	(50.1	)		$	(42.3	)		$	(230.9	)

Fair value changed due primarily to unfavorable movements in the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forwards. We believe that this value is not reflective of our ultimate cash flows as these purchases are utilized in the optimization of our long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources, which are not reflected at fair value. Refer to Note 8, Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.

Price Risk Related to the Non-Utility Segments

Retail Energy-Marketing. Our retail energy-marketing subsidiary, WGEServices, sells natural gas and electricity to retail customers at both fixed and indexed prices. WGEServices must manage daily and seasonal demand fluctuations for these products with its suppliers. Price risk exists to the extent WGEServices does not closely match the timing and volume of natural gas and electricity it purchases with the related fixed price or indexed sales commitments. WGEServices’ risk management policies and procedures are designed to minimize this risk.

A portion of WGEServices’ annual natural gas sales volumes is subject to variations in customer demand associated with fluctuations in weather and other factors. Purchases of natural gas to fulfill retail sales commitments are generally made under fixed-volume contracts based on certain weather assumptions. If there is significant deviation from normal weather or from other factors that affect customer usage, purchase commitments may differ significantly from actual customer usage. To the extent that WGEServices cannot match its customer requirements and supply commitments, it may be exposed to commodity price and volume variances, which could negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for a further discussion of our management of weather risk). WGEServices manages these risks through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.

WGEServices procures electricity supply under contract structures in which WGEServices assumes the responsibility of matching its customer requirements with its supply purchases. WGEServices assembles the various components of supply, including electric energy from various suppliers and capacity, ancillary services and transmission service from the PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization, in matching its customer requirements obligations. While the capacity and transmission costs within PJM are generally stable and identifiable several years into the future, the cost of ancillary services which support the reliable operation of the transmission system, fluctuate more frequently as changes occur in the balance between generation and the consumption mix within the electric system. WGEServices could be exposed to price risk associated with changes in ancillary costs due to lack of available forward market products to sufficiently hedge those risks.

To the extent WGEServices has not sufficiently matched its customer requirements with its supply commitments, it could be exposed to electricity commodity price risk. WGEServices may manage this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.

WGEServices’ electric business is also exposed to fluctuations in weather and varying customer usage. Purchases generally are made under fixed-price, fixed-volume contracts that are based on certain weather assumptions. If there are significant deviations in weather or usage from these assumptions, WGEServices may incur price and volume variances that could negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for a further discussion of our management of weather risk).

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

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The following two tables summarize the changes in the fair value of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Retail Energy-Marketing segment’s energy-related derivatives during the nine months ended June 30, 2014:

Retail Energy-Marketing Segment

Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)
Net liabilities at September 30, 2013		$	(10.4	)
Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period			0.8
Other changes in net fair value			16.9
Realized net settlement of derivatives			(7.6	)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014		$	(0.3	)

Retail Energy-Marketing Segment

Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)
Net liabilities at September 30, 2013		$	(10.4	)
Recorded to income			14.2
Recorded to accounts payable			3.5
Realized net settlement of derivatives			(7.6	)
Net assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2014		$	(0.3	)

The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Retail Energy-Marketing segments’ energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 2014 is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:

Retail Energy-Marketing Segment

Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives

		Years Ended September 30,
(In millions)		Total				Remainder 2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Thereafter
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs			2.3				(0.6	)			3.8				(0.9	)			—				—				—
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs			(2.6	)			1.6				(1.9	)			(2.1	)			(0.2	)			—				—
Total net assets (liabilities) associated with our energy-related derivatives		$	(0.3	)		$	1.0			$	1.9			$	(3.0	)		$	(0.2	)		$	—			$	—

Refer to Note 8, Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.

Midstream Energy Services. WGL Midstream engages in wholesale commodity transactions to optimize its owned and managed natural gas assets. Price risk exists to the extent WGL Midstream does not closely match the volume of physical natural gas in storage with the related forward sales entered into as hedges. WGL Midstream mitigates this risk by actively managing and hedging these assets in accordance with corporate risk management policies and procedures. Depending upon the nature of its forward hedges, WGL Midstream may also be exposed to fluctuations in mark-to-market valuations based on changes in forward price curves. WGL Midstream pays fixed fair market prices for its owned storage assets and is subject to variations in annual summer-winter spreads associated with weather and other market factors. To the extent there are significant variations in weather, WGL Midstream may incur price variances that negatively impact expected gross margins (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for a further discussion of our management of weather risk). WGL Midstream manages this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including financial products.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

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The following two tables summarize the changes in the fair value of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Midstream Energy Services segments’ energy-related derivatives during the nine months ended June 30, 2014:

Midstream Energy Services Segment

Changes in Fair Value of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)
Net assets at September 30, 2013		$	(10.5	)
Net fair value of contracts entered into during the period			(43.4	)
Other changes in net fair value			(29.7	)
Realized net settlement of derivatives			29.3
Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014		$	(54.3	)

Midstream Energy Services Segment

Roll Forward of Energy-Related Derivatives

(In millions)
Net assets at September 30, 2013		$	(10.5	)
Recorded to income			(73.1	)
Realized net settlement of derivatives			29.3
Net assets (liabilities) at March 31, 2014		$	(54.3	)

The maturity dates of our net assets (liabilities) associated with the Midstream Energy Services segments’ energy-related derivatives recorded at fair value at June 30, 2014 is summarized in the following table based on the level of the fair value calculation under ASC Topic 820:

Midstream Energy Services Segment

Maturity of Net Assets (Liabilities) Associated with our Energy-Related Derivatives

		Years Ended September 30,
(In millions)		Total				Remainder 2014				2015				2016				2017				2018				Thereafter
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Level 2—Significant other observable inputs			8.5				8.5				—				—				—				—				—
Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs			(62.8	)			—				—				(7.6	)			(8.2	)			(11.0	)			(36.0	)
Total net assets associated with our energy-related derivatives		$	(54.3	)		$	8.5			$	—			$	(7.6	)		$	(8.2	)		$	(11.0	)		$	(36.0	)

Fair value changed primarily due to movements in unobservable inputs used in the valuation of long-dated forward contracts. We believe that this value is not reflective of our ultimate cash flows as these purchases are utilized in the optimization of our long-term natural gas transportation and storage capacity resources, which are not reflected at fair value. Refer to Note 8, Derivative and Weather-Related Instruments and Note 9, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our derivative activities and fair value measurements.

Value-at-Risk

WGEServices measures the market risk of its energy commodity portfolio by determining its value-at-risk. Value-at-risk is an estimate of the maximum loss that can be expected at some level of probability if a portfolio is held for a given time period. The value-at-risk calculation for natural gas and electric portfolios include assumptions for normal weather, new customers and renewing customers for which supply commitments have been secured. Based on a 95% confidence interval for a one-day holding period, WGEServices’ value-at-risk at June 30, 2014 was approximately $120,000 and $113,000, related to its natural gas and electric portfolios, respectively. At September 30, 2013, WGEServices’ value-at-risk was approximately $14,900 and $36,100, related to its natural gas and electric portfolios, respectively. The increases to WGEServices’ value-at-risk natural gas and electric portfolios were driven by increased market prices as a result of colder than normal weather. At June 30, 2014, the high, low and average value-at-risk for natural gas are noted in the table below.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

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WGEServices

Value-at-Risk at June 30, 2014

(In thousands)		High				Low				Average
Natural Gas		$	397.0			$	13.9			$	103.8
Electric Portfolio			284.7				10.1				55.7
Total		$	681.7			$	24.0			$	159.5

Interest-Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest-rate risk associated with our short-term and long-term financing. WGL utilizes derivative instruments from time to time in order to minimize its exposure to the risk of interest-rate volatility.

Short-Term Debt. At June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, WGL and its subsidiaries had outstanding notes payable of $237.5 million and $373.1 million, respectively. The carrying amount of our short-term debt approximates fair value. In the current quarter, a change of 100 basis points in the underlying average interest rate for our short-term debt would have caused a change in interest expense of approximately $3.0 million.

Long-Term Debt. At June 30, 2014, we had outstanding fixed-rate MTNs and other long-term debt of $599.2 million, excluding current maturities and unamortized discounts. While fixed-rate debt does not expose us to earnings risk when market interest rates change, such debt is subject to changes in fair value. Fair value is defined as the present value of the debt securities’ future cash flows discounted at interest rates that reflect market conditions as of the measurement date. As of June 30, 2014, the fair value of our fixed-rate debt was $732.4 million. Our sensitivity analysis indicates that fair value would increase by approximately $26.6 million or decrease by approximately $24.9 million if interest rates were to decline or increase by 10%, respectively, from current market levels. In general, such an increase or decrease in fair value would impact earnings and cash flows only if Washington Gas were to reacquire some or all of these instruments in the open market prior to their maturity.

A total of $447.5 million, or approximately 75.7%, of Washington Gas’ outstanding MTNs, excluding current maturities, have make-whole call options which, if exercised, would require us to pay a premium over the face amount.

Derivative Instruments. Washington Gas utilizes derivative instruments from time to time in order to minimize its exposure to the risk of interest-rate volatility. On July 18, 2013, Washington Gas entered into a forward starting swap in anticipation of its December 2013 MTN issuance. The swap was terminated on December 2, 2013 at a gain to Washington Gas of $1.2 million. Refer to the section entitled “Long-Term Cash Requirements and Related Financing” for further discussion of our interest-rate risk management activity.

Weather Risk

We are exposed to various forms of weather risk in both our regulated utility and non-utility business segments. To the extent Washington Gas does not have weather related instruments or billing adjustment mechanisms in place, its revenues are volume driven and its current rates are based upon an assumption of normal weather. Without weather protection strategies, variations from normal weather will cause our earnings to increase or decrease depending on the weather pattern. Washington Gas currently has a weather protection strategy that is designed to neutralize the estimated financial effects of weather on its net income for Virginia and Maryland. In the District of Columbia, we have an open Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) filing, and due to recent rate case decisions and the pricing environment, we did not hedge against exposure to weather in the District of Columbia during the nine months ended June 30, 2014.

The financial results of our retail energy-marketing business, WGEServices, are affected by variations from normal weather primarily in the winter relating to its natural gas sales, and throughout the fiscal year relating to its electricity sales. WGEServices manages these weather risks with, among other things, weather related instruments.

Variations from normal weather may also affect the financial results of our midstream energy business, WGL Midstream, primarily with regards to summer—winter storage spreads and in transportation spreads throughout the fiscal year. WGL Midstream manages these weather risks with, among other things, physical and financial basis hedging.

Billing Adjustment Mechanisms. In Maryland, Washington Gas has a Revenue Normalization Adjustment (RNA) billing mechanism that is designed to stabilize the level of net revenues collected from Maryland customers by eliminating the effect of deviations in customer usage caused by variations in weather from normal levels and other factors such as conservation. In Virginia, Washington Gas has a WNA billing adjustment mechanism that is designed to eliminate the effect of variations in weather from normal levels on utility net revenues. Additionally, as part of the Conservation and Ratemaking Efficiency

 

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(CARE) plan, Washington Gas has a Care Ratemaking Adjustment (CRA) mechanism, which, coupled with the WNA, eliminates the effect of both weather and other factors such as conservation for residential customers in Virginia. For a discussion of current rates and regulatory matters, refer to the section entitled “Rates and Regulatory Matters” in Management’s Discussion for Washington Gas.

For the RNA, WNA, and CRA mechanisms, periods of colder-than-normal weather generally would cause Washington Gas to record a reduction to its revenues and establish a refund liability to customers, while the opposite would generally result during periods of warmer-than-normal weather. However, factors such as volatile weather patterns and customer conservation may cause the RNA and the WNA/CRA mechanisms to function conversely because they adjust billed revenues to provide a designed level of net revenue per meter.

Weather Derivatives. WGEServices utilizes HDD instruments from time to time to manage weather risks related to its natural gas and electricity sales. WGEServices also utilizes cooling degree day (CDD) instruments and other instruments to manage weather and price risks related to its electricity sales during the summer cooling season. These instruments cover a portion of WGEServices’ estimated revenue or energy-related cost exposure to variations in HDDs or CDDs. Refer to Note 8—Derivatives of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the accounting for these weather-related instruments.

 

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Washington Gas Light Company

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WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY

This section of Management’s Discussion focuses on Washington Gas for the reported periods. In many cases, explanations and disclosures for both WGL and Washington Gas are substantially the same.

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

The results of operations for the Regulated Utility segment and Washington Gas are substantially the same; therefore, this section primarily focuses on statistical information and other information that is not discussed in the results of operations for the Regulated Utility segment. Refer to the section entitled “Results of Operations—Regulated Utility” in Management’s Discussion for WGL for a detailed discussion of the results of operations for the Regulated Utility segment.

Washington Gas’ net loss applicable to common stock was $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a net loss of $4.3 million reported for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The comparison primarily reflects the following:

 

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

 

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

 

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rate recovery related to the accelerated pipeline replacement programs;

 

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

 

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a decrease in the effective tax rate.

Partially offsetting these favorable variances were:

 

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higher operation and maintenance expenses and

 

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

Key gas delivery, weather and meter statistics are shown in the table below for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Gas Deliveries, Weather and Meter Statistics

		Three Months Ended
		June 30,								Increase/
		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Gas Sales and Deliveries (millions of therms)
Firm
Gas sold and delivered			93.2				95.4				(2.2	)
Gas delivered for others			76.4				74.3				2.1
Total firm			169.6				169.7				(0.1	)
Interruptible
Gas sold and delivered			0.3				0.4				(0.1	)
Gas delivered for others			52.7				50.4				2.3
Total interruptible			53.0				50.8				2.2
Electric generation—delivered for others			33.9				55.3				(21.4	)
Total deliveries			256.5				275.8				(19.3	)
Degree Days
Actual			277				300				(23	)
Normal			295				299				(4	)
Percent colder (warmer) than normal			(6.1	)%			0.3	%			n/a
Average active customer meters			1,119,953				1,107,472				12,481
New customer meters added			2,913				3,086				(173	)

Gas Service to Firm Customers. The volume of gas delivered to firm customers is highly sensitive to weather variability as a large portion of the natural gas delivered by Washington Gas is used for space heating. Washington Gas’ rates are based on an assumption of normal weather. The Revenue Normalization Adjustment (RNA) in Maryland and the Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) and CARE Ratemaking Adjustment (CRA) in Virginia are mechanisms designed to,

 

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among other things, eliminate the effect on net revenues of variations in weather from normal levels (refer to the section entitled “Weather Risk” for a further discussion of these mechanisms and other weather-related instruments included in our weather protection strategy).

During the three months ended June 30, 2014, total gas deliveries to firm customers were 169.6 million therms, a decrease of 0.1 million therms from 169.7 million therms delivered in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison in natural gas deliveries to firm customers primarily reflects warmer weather in the current quarter than in the same quarter of the prior year mostly offset by higher customer usage and an increase in average active customer meters of 12,481.

Weather, when measured by HDDs was 6.1% warmer than normal for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 0.3% colder than normal for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no material effects on net income attributed to colder or warmer weather.

Gas Service to Interruptible Customers. Washington Gas must curtail or interrupt service to this class of customer when the demand by firm customers exceeds specified levels. Therm deliveries to interruptible customers increased by 2.2 million therms during the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, reflecting less demand to serve firm customers based on warmer than normal weather.

In the District of Columbia, the effect on net income of any changes in delivered volumes and prices to interruptible customers is limited by margin-sharing arrangements that are included in Washington Gas’ rate designs in the District of Columbia. In the District of Columbia, Washington Gas shares a majority of the margins earned on interruptible gas sales and deliveries with firm customers. A portion of the fixed costs for servicing interruptible customers is collected through the firm customers’ rate design. Rates for interruptible customers in Maryland and Virginia are based on a traditional cost of service approach. In Virginia, Washington Gas retains a majority of the margins earned on interruptible gas and delivery sales. Washington Gas shares actual non-gas margins from interruptible sales service customers that are in excess of delivery service rates. In Maryland, Washington Gas retains a defined amount of revenues based on a set threshold.

Gas Service for Electric Generation. Washington Gas delivers natural gas for use at two electric generation facilities in Maryland that are each owned by companies independent of WGL. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, deliveries to these customers decreased by 21.4 million therms when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Washington Gas shares with firm customers a significant majority of the margins earned from natural gas deliveries to these customers. Therefore, changes in the volume of interruptible gas deliveries to these customers do not materially affect either net revenues or net income.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014 vs. June 30, 2013

 

Washington Gas’ net income applicable to common stock was $87.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 compared to net income of $111.5 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net income primarily reflects the following:

 

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higher unrealized losses associated with our asset optimization program;

 

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higher expenses related to operations and maintenance activities; and

 

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

Partially offsetting these unfavorable variances were:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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higher realized margins associated with our asset optimization program and

 

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

 

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Gas Deliveries, Weather and Meter Statistics

		Nine Months Ended
		June 30,								Increase/
		2014				2013				(Decrease)
Gas Sales and Deliveries (millions of therms)
Firm
Gas sold and delivered			885.4				789.2				96.2
Gas delivered for others			485.3				437.4				47.9
Total firm			1,370.7				1,226.6				144.1
Interruptible
Gas sold and delivered			1.8				2.5				(0.7	)
Gas delivered for others			222.5				227.5				(5.0	)
Total interruptible			224.3				230.0				(5.7	)
Electric generation—delivered for others			93.0				120.9				(27.9	)
Total deliveries			1,688.0				1,577.5				110.5
Degree Days
Actual			4,111				3,760				351
Normal			3,738				3,762				(24	)
Percent colder (warmer) than normal			10.0	%			(0.1	)%			n/a
Average active customer meters			1,116,530				1,104,145				12,385
New customer meters added			9,963				8,858				1,105

Gas Service to Firm Customers. During the nine months ended June 30, 2014 total gas deliveries to firm customers were 1,370.7 million therms, an increase of 144.1 million therms, compared to 1,226.6 million therms delivered in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This comparison in natural gas deliveries to firm customers primarily reflects colder weather in the current period than in the same period of the prior year and an increase of average active customer meters of 12,385.

Weather, when measured by HDDs was 10.0% colder than normal for the nine months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 0.1% warmer than normal for the same period of the prior fiscal year. There was a $ 5.4 million favorable impact to net income attributed to colder weather for the nine months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the prior year and no material effects on net income attributed to colder or warmer weather for the nine months ended June 30, 2013.

Gas Service to Interruptible Customers. Therm deliveries to interruptible customers decreased by 5.7 million therms during the nine months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, reflecting increased interruptions to serve firm customers’ increased demand due to cold weather.

Gas Service for Electric Generation. Washington Gas delivers natural gas for use at two electric generation facilities in Maryland that are each owned by companies independent of WGL. During the nine months ended June 30, 2014, deliveries to these customers decreased by 27.9 million therms when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Washington Gas shares with firm customers a significant majority of the margins earned from natural gas deliveries to these customers. Therefore, changes in the volume of interruptible gas deliveries to these customers do not materially affect either net revenues or net income.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity and capital resources for Washington Gas are substantially the same as the liquidity and capital resources discussion included in the Management’s Discussion of WGL (except for certain items and transactions that pertain to WGL and its unregulated subsidiaries). Those explanations are incorporated by reference into this discussion.

RATES AND REGULATORY MATTERS

Washington Gas makes its requests to modify existing rates based on its determination of the level of net investment in plant and equipment, operating expenses, and a level of return on invested capital that is just and reasonable. The following is an update of significant current regulatory matters in each of Washington Gas’ jurisdictions. For a more detailed discussion of the matters below, refer to our combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for WGL and Washington Gas for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

 

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District of Columbia Jurisdiction

Accelerated Pipe Replacement Plan. On August 15, 2013, Washington Gas filed a request for approval with the PSC of DC of a plan and surcharge mechanism to recover the associated costs for the first five years of the plan. Washington Gas proposes to replace bare and/or unprotected steel services, bare and targeted unprotected steel main, and cast iron main in its distribution system in the District of Columbia at an estimated five-year cost of $110 million. Comments and replies were filed by interested parties. On March 31, 2014, the PSC of DC issued an order conditionally approving the plan, contingent on Washington Gas submitting an implementation plan and other information directed in the Order, by April 30, 2014. Washington Gas filed responsive information, as directed, and sought reconsideration/clarification on several issues in the Order. The PSC of DC granted Washington Gas’ application for reconsideration/clarification. The case is pending action by the PSC of DC.

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

Maryland Jurisdiction

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

Maryland Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement Plan. On November 7, 2013, pursuant to a new law in Maryland, Washington Gas filed an application with the PSC of MD for authority to implement a STRIDE Plan and to recover the reasonable and prudent costs associated with the infrastructure replacements through monthly surcharges. The surcharge may not exceed $2.00 per month for residential customers. Under the new law, “eligible infrastructure” means replacement or improvement of existing infrastructure of a gas company that (i) is made on or after June 1, 2013; (ii) is designed to improve public safety or infrastructure reliability; (iii) does not increase revenue of a gas company by connecting directly to new customers; (iv) reduces or has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a reduction in leaks; and (v) is not included in the current rate base of the gas company. In the application, Washington Gas proposes to invest approximately $200 million in the initial five years of a 22-year overall plan. The STRIDE Plan will enable Washington Gas to expedite replacement of aging infrastructure in its distribution system in Maryland. The new law provides that the Commission must approve the cost-recovery schedule associated with the STRIDE Plan at the same time that it approves the Plan and has 180 days to issue a final decision on Washington Gas’ request.

On May 6, 2014, the PSC of MD issued an order which conditionally approved Washington Gas’ proposed STRIDE Plan with a January 1, 2014 start date. The PSC of MD authorized Washington Gas to substitute eligible infrastructure replacement projects contingent on review and approval by the PSC of MD. On June 4, 2014, Washington Gas filed its proposed project list for calendar year 2014 and proposed surcharges to collect the associated revenue requirement over the six months July through December 2014. On July 9, 2014, the PSC of MD issued a letter order approving Washington Gas’ 2014 project list and revised surcharges permitting Washington Gas to collect the associated revenue requirement over the five months August through December 2014. On June 5, 2014, the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel filed an appeal of the PSC of MD’s May 6, 2014 order with the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Washington Gas filed a notice on June 13, 2014 that it intends to participate in the appeal. A procedural schedule for the appeal has not yet been set by the Circuit Court.

Virginia Jurisdiction

Affiliate Transactions. On June 16, 2011, Washington Gas submitted an application to the SCC of VA requesting approval of three affiliate transactions with WGL Midstream: (i) the transfer to WGL Midstream of the remainder of the term of two agreements for natural gas storage service at the WSS and ESS storage fields; (ii) the sale to WGL Midstream of any

 

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storage gas balances associated with the WSS and ESS agreements; and (iii) the assignment to WGL Midstream of Washington Gas’ rights to buy base gas in the WSS storage field. The SCC of VA did not approve the transfer of the agreements on the grounds that ratepayers funded a portion of the costs associated with the assets. On June 5, 2013, Washington Gas filed a petition requesting the SCC of VA to issue a declaratory judgment that the proposed capacity releases are governed by the FERC and the SCC of VA does not have jurisdiction over the transaction.

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

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following issues related to our market risks are included under Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and are incorporated by reference into this discussion.

 

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Price Risk Related to the Regulated Utility Segment

 

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Price Risk Related to the Non-Utility Segments

 

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Value-At-Risk

 

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Weather Risk

 

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Interest-Rate Risk

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—WGL Holdings, Inc.

Senior management, including the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WGL, evaluated the effectiveness of WGL’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2014. Based on this evaluation process, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures of WGL are effective. There have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of WGL during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting of WGL.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—Washington Gas Light Company

Senior management, including the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Washington Gas, evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of Washington Gas as of June 30, 2014. Based on this evaluation process, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of Washington Gas are effective. There have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of Washington Gas during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting of Washington Gas.

 

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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The nature of our business ordinarily results in periodic regulatory proceedings before various state and federal authorities. For information regarding pending federal and state regulatory matters, see Note 13—Commitments and Contingencies, contained in Part I under the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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

WGESystems provides energy efficient and sustainable solutions to governmental and commercial clients as a part of WGL Holdings’ Commercial Energy Systems segment. On a cumulative basis over the last three fiscal years, WGESystems’ federal subcontracting business has contributed less than 0.6% of WGL Holdings’ net income. The total value of the contracts in which WGESystems participated as a subcontractor in the 8(a) program is approximately $44 million; however, we understand the Government’s concerns as they relate to WGESystems to be focused on a subset of those contracts, we believe totaling approximately $18.0 million.

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

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits:

 

Schedule/ Exhibit		Description
(a)(3)		Exhibits
		Exhibits Filed Herewith:
3		Bylaws of Washington Gas Light Company as amended on July 28, 2014.
31.1		Certification of Terry D. McCallister, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2		Certification of Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3		Certification of Terry D. McCallister, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Gas Light Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.4		Certification of Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Washington Gas Light Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32		Certification of Terry D. McCallister, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Vincent L. Ammann, Jr., the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document:
101.SCH		XBRL Schema Document:
101.CAL		XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document:
101.LAB		XBRL Labels Linkbase Document:
101.PRE		XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document:
101.DEF		XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.   Exhibits Incorporated by Reference:
3		Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws:
		Washington Gas Light Company Charter, filed on Form S-3 dated July 21, 1995.
		WGL Holdings, Inc. Charter, filed on Form S-4 dated February 2, 2000.
		Bylaws of WGL Holdings, Inc. as amended on March 7, 2013, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K on March 13, 2013.

 

 

 

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

				WGL HOLDINGS, INC. and WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY (Co-registrants)
Date: October 14, 2014				/s/ William R. Ford
				William R. Ford
				Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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