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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Registrant, State of Incorporation, |
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I.R.S. Employer |
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Address and Telephone Number |
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Identification No. |
1-3526
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The Southern Company
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58-0690070 |
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(A Delaware Corporation) |
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30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W. |
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Atlanta, Georgia 30308 |
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(404) 506-5000 |
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1-3164
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Alabama Power Company
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63-0004250 |
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(An Alabama Corporation) |
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600 North 18th Street |
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Birmingham, Alabama 35203 |
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(205) 257-1000 |
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1-6468
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Georgia Power Company
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58-0257110 |
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(A Georgia Corporation) |
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241 Ralph McGill Boulevard, N.E. |
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Atlanta, Georgia 30308 |
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(404) 506-6526 |
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001-31737
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Gulf Power Company
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59-0276810 |
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(A Florida Corporation) |
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One Energy Place |
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Pensacola, Florida 32520 |
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(850) 444-6111 |
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001-11229
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Mississippi Power Company
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64-0205820 |
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(A Mississippi Corporation) |
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2992 West Beach |
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Gulfport, Mississippi 39501 |
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(228) 864-1211 |
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333-98553
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Southern Power Company
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58-2598670 |
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(A Delaware Corporation) |
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30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W. |
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Atlanta, Georgia 30308 |
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(404) 506-5000 |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on their
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrants were required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
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Large |
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Smaller |
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Accelerated |
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Accelerated |
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Non-accelerated |
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Reporting |
Registrant |
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Filer |
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Filer |
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Filer |
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Company |
The Southern Company |
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Alabama Power Company |
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X |
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Georgia Power Company |
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X |
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Gulf Power Company |
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X |
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Mississippi Power Company |
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X |
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Southern Power Company |
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X |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes
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þ (Response applicable to all registrants.)
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Description of |
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Shares Outstanding |
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Registrant |
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Common Stock |
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at June 30, 2011 |
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The Southern Company |
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Par Value $5 Per Share |
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857,652,680 |
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Alabama Power Company |
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Par Value $40 Per Share |
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30,537,500 |
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Georgia Power Company |
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Without Par Value |
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9,261,500 |
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Gulf Power Company |
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Without Par Value |
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4,142,717 |
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Mississippi Power Company |
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Without Par Value |
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1,121,000 |
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Southern Power Company |
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Par Value $0.01 Per Share |
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1,000 |
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This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company,
Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Southern Power Company.
Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on
its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating to the other
registrants.
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INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2011
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INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2011
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Item 1. |
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175 |
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Item 1A. |
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175 |
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Item 2. |
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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Inapplicable |
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Item 3. |
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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Inapplicable |
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Item 5. |
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Other Information |
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Inapplicable |
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Item 6. |
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176 |
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180 |
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DEFINITIONS
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Term |
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Meaning |
2007 Retail Rate Plan
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Georgia Powers retail rate plan for the years 2008 through 2010 |
2010 ARP
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Alternate Rate Plan approved by the Georgia PSC for Georgia Power
which became effective January 1, 2011 and will continue through
December 31, 2013 |
AFUDC
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Allowance for funds used during construction |
Alabama Power
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Alabama Power Company |
Clean Air Act
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Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 |
DOE
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U.S. Department of Energy |
Duke Energy
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Duke Energy Corporation |
ECO Plan
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Mississippi Powers Environmental Compliance Overview Plan |
EPA
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
FERC
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
Form 10-K
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Combined Annual Report on Form 10-K of Southern Company,
Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power,
and Southern Power for the year ended December 31, 2010 |
GAAP
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
Georgia Power
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Georgia Power Company |
Gulf Power
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Gulf Power Company |
IGCC
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Integrated coal gasification combined cycle |
IIC
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Intercompany Interchange Contract |
Internal Revenue Code
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Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended |
IRP
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Integrated Resource Plan |
IRS
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Internal Revenue Service |
KWH
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Kilowatt-hour |
LIBOR
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London Interbank Offered Rate |
Mirant
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Mirant Corporation |
Mississippi Power
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Mississippi Power Company |
mmBtu
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Million British thermal unit |
MW
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Megawatt |
MWH
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Megawatt-hour |
NCCR tariff
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Georgia Powers Nuclear
Construction Cost Recovery tariff, which became effective January 1, 2011, in accordance with the Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act |
NDR
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Alabama Powers natural disaster reserve |
NRC
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
NSR
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New Source Review |
OCI
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Other Comprehensive Income |
PEP
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Mississippi Powers Performance Evaluation Plan |
Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4
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Two new nuclear generating units under construction at Plant Vogtle |
Power Pool
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The operating arrangement whereby the integrated generating
resources of the traditional operating companies and Southern
Power are subject to joint commitment and dispatch in order to
serve their combined load obligations |
PPA
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Power Purchase Agreement |
PSC
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Public Service Commission |
Rate CNP Environmental
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Alabama Powers rate certificated new plant environmental |
Rate ECR
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Alabama Powers energy cost recovery rate mechanism |
registrants
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Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power,
Mississippi Power, and Southern Power |
SCR
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Selective catalytic reduction |
SCS
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Southern Company Services, Inc. |
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Meaning |
SEC
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Securities and Exchange Commission |
Southern Company
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The Southern Company |
Southern Company system
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Southern Company, the traditional operating companies, Southern
Power, and other subsidiaries |
SouthernLINC Wireless
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Southern Communications Services, Inc. |
Southern Nuclear
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. |
Southern Power
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Southern Power Company |
traditional operating companies
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Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power |
Westinghouse
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Westinghouse Electric Company LLC |
wholesale revenues
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revenues generated from sales for resale |
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements include, among other things, statements concerning the strategic goals for the wholesale
business, retail sales, customer growth, economic recovery, fuel cost recovery and other rate
actions, current and proposed environmental regulations and related estimated expenditures, future earnings,
access to sources of capital, financing activities, start and completion of construction projects,
plans and estimated costs for new generation resources, impact of the Small Business Jobs and
Credit Act of 2010, impact of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job
Creation Act of 2010, estimated sales and purchases under new power sale and purchase agreements,
storm damage cost recovery and repairs, and estimated construction and other expenditures. In some
cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as may, will, could,
should, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, projects, predicts,
potential, or continue or the negative of these terms or other similar terminology. There are
various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the
forward-looking statements; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such indicated results will
be realized. These factors include:
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the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including legislative
and regulatory initiatives regarding deregulation and restructuring of the electric utility
industry, implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, environmental laws including
regulation of water quality, coal combustion byproducts, and emissions of sulfur, nitrogen,
carbon, soot, particulate matter, hazardous air pollutants, including mercury, and other
substances, financial reform legislation, and also changes in tax and other laws and
regulations to which Southern Company and its subsidiaries are subject, as well as changes in
application of existing laws and regulations; |
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current and future litigation, regulatory investigations, proceedings, or inquiries,
including the pending EPA civil actions against certain Southern Company subsidiaries, FERC
matters, and IRS audits; |
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the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in
which Southern Companys subsidiaries operate; |
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variations in demand for electricity, including those relating to weather, the general
economy and recovery from the recent recession, population and business growth (and declines),
and the effects of energy conservation measures; |
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available sources and costs of fuels; |
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ability to control costs and avoid cost overruns during the development and construction of
facilities; |
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investment performance of Southern Companys employee benefit plans and nuclear
decommissioning trust funds; |
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advances in technology; |
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state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and
negotiations, including rate actions relating to fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; |
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regulatory approvals and actions related to the Plant Vogtle expansion, including Georgia
PSC and NRC approvals and potential DOE loan guarantees; |
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regulatory approvals and actions related to the Kemper IGCC, including Mississippi PSC
approvals and potential DOE loan guarantees; |
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the performance of projects undertaken by the non-utility businesses and the success of
efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities; |
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internal restructuring or other restructuring options that may be pursued; |
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potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or
businesses, which cannot be assured to be completed or beneficial to Southern Company or its
subsidiaries; |
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the ability of counterparties of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to make payments as
and when due and to perform as required; |
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the ability to obtain new short- and long-term contracts with wholesale customers; |
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the direct or indirect effect on Southern Companys business resulting from terrorist
incidents and the threat of terrorist incidents, including cyber intrusion; |
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interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing
efforts, including Southern Companys and its subsidiaries credit ratings; |
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the impacts of any potential U.S. credit rating downgrade or other sovereign financial issues, including impacts on interest rates,
access to capital markets, impacts on currency exchange rates, counterparty performance, and the economy in general, as well as potential impacts on the availability or benefits of proposed DOE loan guarantees;
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the ability of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to obtain additional generating
capacity at competitive prices; |
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catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, hurricanes, droughts,
pandemic health events such as influenzas, or other similar occurrences; |
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the direct or indirect effects on Southern Companys business resulting from incidents
affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; |
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the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard setting bodies; and |
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other factors discussed elsewhere herein and in other reports filed by the registrants from
time to time with the SEC. |
The registrants expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Three Months |
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For the Six Months |
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Ended June 30, |
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Ended June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Operating Revenues: |
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Retail revenues |
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$ |
3,842 |
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3,571 |
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$ |
7,238 |
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7,030 |
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Wholesale revenues |
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507 |
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473 |
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956 |
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1,015 |
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Other electric revenues |
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154 |
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143 |
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303 |
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278 |
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Other revenues |
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18 |
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21 |
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36 |
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42 |
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Total operating revenues |
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4,521 |
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4,208 |
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8,533 |
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8,365 |
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Operating Expenses: |
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Fuel |
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1,673 |
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1,629 |
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3,149 |
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3,274 |
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Purchased power |
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145 |
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128 |
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245 |
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255 |
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Other operations and maintenance |
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910 |
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919 |
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1,854 |
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1,827 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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430 |
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367 |
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848 |
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710 |
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Taxes other than income taxes |
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227 |
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214 |
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447 |
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426 |
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Total operating expenses |
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3,385 |
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3,257 |
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6,543 |
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6,492 |
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Operating Income |
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1,136 |
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951 |
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1,990 |
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1,873 |
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Other Income and (Expense): |
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Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
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36 |
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46 |
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71 |
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95 |
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Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized |
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(199 |
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(219 |
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(421 |
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(441 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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(4 |
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(5 |
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(2 |
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(7 |
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Total other income and (expense) |
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(167 |
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(178 |
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(352 |
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(353 |
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Earnings Before Income Taxes |
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969 |
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773 |
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1,638 |
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1,520 |
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Income taxes |
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349 |
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247 |
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580 |
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483 |
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Consolidated Net Income |
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620 |
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526 |
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1,058 |
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1,037 |
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Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock of Subsidiaries |
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16 |
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16 |
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32 |
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32 |
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Consolidated Net Income After Dividends on
Preferred and Preference Stock of Subsidiaries |
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$ |
604 |
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$ |
510 |
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$ |
1,026 |
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$ |
1,005 |
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Common Stock Data: |
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Earnings per share (EPS) - |
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Basic EPS |
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$ |
0.71 |
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$ |
0.62 |
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$ |
1.20 |
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$ |
1.22 |
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Diluted EPS |
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$ |
0.70 |
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$ |
0.61 |
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$ |
1.20 |
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$ |
1.21 |
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Average number of shares of common stock outstanding (in millions) |
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Basic |
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855 |
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828 |
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851 |
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825 |
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Diluted |
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862 |
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833 |
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858 |
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829 |
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Cash dividends paid per share of common stock |
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$ |
0.4725 |
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$ |
0.4550 |
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$ |
0.9275 |
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$ |
0.8925 |
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The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Six Months |
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Ended June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Operating Activities: |
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Consolidated net income |
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$ |
1,058 |
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$ |
1,037 |
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Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income
to net cash provided from operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization, total |
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1,011 |
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868 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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427 |
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215 |
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Deferred revenues |
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(6 |
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(47 |
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Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
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(71 |
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(95 |
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Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits |
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(38 |
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(1 |
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Stock based compensation expense |
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27 |
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24 |
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Generation construction screening costs |
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(51 |
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Other, net |
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1 |
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(63 |
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Changes in certain current assets and liabilities |
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-Receivables |
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(156 |
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(255 |
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-Fossil fuel stock |
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81 |
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72 |
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-Other current assets |
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(106 |
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(95 |
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-Accounts payable |
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58 |
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(52 |
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-Accrued taxes |
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300 |
|
|
|
(80 |
) |
-Accrued compensation |
|
|
(193 |
) |
|
|
(34 |
) |
-Other current liabilities |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
2,389 |
|
|
|
1,415 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property additions |
|
|
(2,126 |
) |
|
|
(1,936 |
) |
Investment in restricted cash |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Distribution of restricted cash |
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases |
|
|
(1,405 |
) |
|
|
(516 |
) |
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales |
|
|
1,401 |
|
|
|
489 |
|
Proceeds from property sales |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of removal, net of salvage |
|
|
(68 |
) |
|
|
(60 |
) |
Change in construction payables |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
Other investing activities |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
(37 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for investing activities |
|
|
(2,064 |
) |
|
|
(2,036 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net |
|
|
(440 |
) |
|
|
244 |
|
Proceeds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt issuances |
|
|
1,950 |
|
|
|
1,146 |
|
Common stock issuances |
|
|
482 |
|
|
|
341 |
|
Redemptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
(1,504 |
) |
|
|
(754 |
) |
Payment of common stock dividends |
|
|
(787 |
) |
|
|
(735 |
) |
Payment of dividends on preferred and preference stock of subsidiaries |
|
|
(32 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
) |
Other financing activities |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities |
|
|
(335 |
) |
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(424 |
) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
|
|
447 |
|
|
|
690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
|
$ |
437 |
|
|
$ |
266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest (net of $35 and $40 capitalized for 2011 and 2010,
respectively) |
|
$ |
419 |
|
|
$ |
387 |
|
Income taxes (net of refunds) |
|
|
(355 |
) |
|
|
285 |
|
Noncash transactions accrued property additions at end of period |
|
|
407 |
|
|
|
356 |
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
10
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
437 |
|
|
$ |
447 |
|
Restricted cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer accounts receivable |
|
|
1,275 |
|
|
|
1,140 |
|
Unbilled revenues |
|
|
518 |
|
|
|
420 |
|
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
Other accounts and notes receivable |
|
|
254 |
|
|
|
285 |
|
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts |
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
|
(25 |
) |
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost |
|
|
1,226 |
|
|
|
1,308 |
|
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
|
|
841 |
|
|
|
827 |
|
Vacation pay |
|
|
150 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
784 |
|
Other regulatory assets, current |
|
|
181 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
5,502 |
|
|
|
5,883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In service |
|
|
57,817 |
|
|
|
56,731 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
20,657 |
|
|
|
20,174 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant in service, net of depreciation |
|
|
37,160 |
|
|
|
36,557 |
|
Other utility plant, net |
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
|
|
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost |
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
670 |
|
Construction work in progress |
|
|
5,301 |
|
|
|
4,775 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant, and equipment |
|
|
43,279 |
|
|
|
42,002 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property and Investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value |
|
|
1,321 |
|
|
|
1,370 |
|
Leveraged leases |
|
|
635 |
|
|
|
624 |
|
Miscellaneous property and investments |
|
|
276 |
|
|
|
277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other property and investments |
|
|
2,232 |
|
|
|
2,271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges related to income taxes |
|
|
1,349 |
|
|
|
1,280 |
|
Prepaid pension costs |
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
88 |
|
Unamortized debt issuance expense |
|
|
168 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt |
|
|
278 |
|
|
|
274 |
|
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
156 |
|
|
|
218 |
|
Other regulatory assets, deferred |
|
|
2,459 |
|
|
|
2,402 |
|
Other deferred charges and assets |
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
436 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred charges and other assets |
|
|
5,010 |
|
|
|
4,876 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
56,023 |
|
|
$ |
55,032 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
11
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities due within one year |
|
$ |
1,354 |
|
|
$ |
1,301 |
|
Notes payable |
|
|
857 |
|
|
|
1,297 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
1,423 |
|
|
|
1,275 |
|
Customer deposits |
|
|
337 |
|
|
|
332 |
|
Accrued taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued income taxes |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Unrecognized tax benefits |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
Other accrued taxes |
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
440 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
232 |
|
|
|
225 |
|
Accrued vacation pay |
|
|
191 |
|
|
|
194 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
263 |
|
|
|
438 |
|
Liabilities from risk management activities |
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
152 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, current |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
88 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
440 |
|
|
|
535 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
5,699 |
|
|
|
6,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term Debt |
|
|
18,554 |
|
|
|
18,154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deferred income taxes |
|
|
8,107 |
|
|
|
7,554 |
|
Deferred credits related to income taxes |
|
|
226 |
|
|
|
235 |
|
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits |
|
|
551 |
|
|
|
509 |
|
Employee benefit obligations |
|
|
1,563 |
|
|
|
1,580 |
|
Asset retirement obligations |
|
|
1,300 |
|
|
|
1,257 |
|
Other cost of removal obligations |
|
|
1,159 |
|
|
|
1,158 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, deferred |
|
|
344 |
|
|
|
312 |
|
Other deferred credits and liabilities |
|
|
456 |
|
|
|
517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred credits and other liabilities |
|
|
13,706 |
|
|
|
13,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
37,959 |
|
|
|
37,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemable Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries |
|
|
375 |
|
|
|
375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stockholders Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, par value $5 per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized 1.5 billion shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued June 30, 2011: 858 million shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010: 844 million shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Treasury June 30, 2011: 0.5 million shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010: 0.5 million shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Par value |
|
|
4,291 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
|
4,163 |
|
|
|
3,702 |
|
Treasury, at cost |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
(15 |
) |
Retained earnings |
|
|
8,605 |
|
|
|
8,366 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(62 |
) |
|
|
(70 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Common Stockholders Equity |
|
|
16,982 |
|
|
|
16,202 |
|
Preferred and Preference Stock of Subsidiaries |
|
|
707 |
|
|
|
707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Stockholders Equity |
|
|
17,689 |
|
|
|
16,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
$ |
56,023 |
|
|
$ |
55,032 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
12
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Consolidated Net Income |
|
$ |
620 |
|
|
$ |
526 |
|
|
$ |
1,058 |
|
|
$ |
1,037 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qualifying hedges: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $-,$(1), $2, and $-, respectively |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income,
net of tax of $1, $3, $3, and $6, respectively |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Marketable securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value, net of tax of $2, $1, $1 and $1, respectively |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
Pension and other post retirement benefit plans: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income,
net of tax of $(1), $-, $1, and $-, respectively |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends on preferred and preference stock of subsidiaries |
|
|
(16 |
) |
|
|
(16 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income |
|
$ |
608 |
|
|
$ |
515 |
|
|
$ |
1,034 |
|
|
$ |
1,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
13
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2011 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2010
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2011 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2010
OVERVIEW
Discussion of the results of operations is focused on Southern Companys primary business of
electricity sales in the Southeast by the traditional operating companies Alabama Power, Georgia
Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power and Southern Power. The traditional operating
companies are vertically integrated utilities providing electric service in four Southeastern
states. Southern Power constructs, acquires, owns, and manages generation assets and sells
electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market. Southern Companys other business
activities include investments in leveraged lease projects and telecommunications. For additional
information on these businesses, see BUSINESS The Southern Company System Traditional
Operating Companies, Southern Power, and Other Businesses in Item 1 of the Form 10-K.
Southern Company continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators
include customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and earnings per share. For
additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OVERVIEW
Key Performance Indicators of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$94
|
|
18.2
|
|
$21
|
|
2.1 |
|
Southern Companys second quarter 2011 net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock
of subsidiaries was $604 million ($0.71 per share) compared to $510 million ($0.62 per share) for
the second quarter 2010. The net income increase for the second quarter 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010 was primarily the result of increases in retail base revenues at
Georgia Power as authorized under the 2010 ARP and the NCCR tariff, increases in revenues
associated with new PPAs at Southern Power, and increases in sales primarily in the industrial
sector. The net income increase for the second quarter 2011 was partially offset by a decrease in
the amortization of the regulatory liability related to other cost of removal obligations at
Georgia Power.
Southern Companys year-to-date 2011 net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock
of subsidiaries was $1.03 billion ($1.20 per share) compared to $1.00 billion ($1.22 per share) for
year-to-date 2010. The net income increase for year-to-date 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010 was primarily the result of increases in retail base revenues at
Georgia Power as authorized under the 2010 ARP and the NCCR tariff and increases in
revenues associated with new PPAs at Southern Power. The net income increase for year-to-date 2011
was partially offset by a decrease in the amortization of the regulatory liability related to other
cost of removal obligations at Georgia Power, decreases in revenues in the first quarter 2011 due
to significantly colder weather in the first quarter 2010, a decrease in wholesale revenues
primarily at Alabama Power, and an increase in depreciation on additional plant in service related
to environmental, transmission, and distribution projects.
14
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Retail Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$271
|
|
7.6
|
|
$208
|
|
2.9 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, retail revenues were $3.84 billion compared to $3.57 billion for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, retail revenues were $7.24 billion compared
to $7.03 billion for the corresponding period in 2010.
Details of the change to retail revenues follow:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Retail prior year |
|
$ |
3,571 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,030 |
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rates and pricing |
|
|
199 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
365 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
|
Sales growth (decline) |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
Weather |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
Fuel and other cost recovery |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
(96 |
) |
|
|
(1.4 |
) |
|
Retail current year |
|
$ |
3,842 |
|
|
|
7.6 |
% |
|
$ |
7,238 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the second quarter and
year-to-date 2011 when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010
primarily due to increases in Georgia
Powers retail base revenues as authorized under the 2010 ARP
and the NCCR tariff, which both became effective January 1, 2011. Also
contributing to these increases were revenues associated with Alabama Powers Rate CNP
Environmental due to completion of construction projects related to environmental mandates,
although there was no increase in the Rate CNP Environmental billing factors in 2011.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales increased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2011
when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010 due to increases in weather-adjusted retail KWH
sales of 1.5% and 1.5%, respectively. For the second quarter 2011, weather-adjusted residential
KWH sales increased 1.2%, weather-adjusted commercial KWH sales remained flat, and weather-adjusted
industrial KWH sales increased 3.5%. For year-to-date 2011, weather-adjusted residential KWH sales
increased 0.1%, weather-adjusted commercial KWH sales decreased 0.4%, and weather-adjusted
industrial KWH sales increased 4.9%. Increased demand in the petroleum, primary metals, and
pipelines sectors were the main contributors to the increases in weather-adjusted industrial KWH
sales for the second quarter and year-to-date 2011.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased in the second quarter 2011 due to slightly
more favorable weather when compared to the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011,
revenues resulting from changes in weather decreased when compared to the corresponding period in
2010 due to significantly colder weather in the first quarter 2010.
Fuel and other cost recovery revenues increased $37 million in the second quarter 2011 and
decreased $96 million for year-to-date 2011 when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010.
Electric rates for the traditional operating companies include provisions to adjust billings for
fluctuations in fuel costs, including the energy component of purchased power costs. Under these
provisions, fuel revenues generally equal fuel expenses, including the fuel component of purchased
power costs, and do not affect net income.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Wholesale Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$34
|
|
7.2
|
|
$(59)
|
|
(5.8) |
|
Wholesale revenues consist of PPAs with investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives, unit
power sales contracts, and short-term opportunity sales. Wholesale revenues from PPAs and unit
power sales contracts have both capacity and energy components. Capacity revenues reflect the
recovery of fixed costs and a return on investment. Energy revenues will vary depending on fuel
prices, the market prices of wholesale energy compared to the Southern Company system-owned
generation, demand for energy within the Southern Company service territory, and the availability
of the Southern Company system generation. Increases and decreases in energy revenues that are
driven by fuel prices are accompanied by an increase or decrease in fuel costs and do not have a
significant impact on net income. Short-term opportunity sales are made at market-based rates that
generally provide a margin above the variable cost to produce the energy.
In the second quarter 2011, wholesale revenues were $507 million compared to $473 million for the
corresponding period in 2010, reflecting a $38 million increase in energy revenues and a $4 million
decrease in capacity revenues. The increase was primarily due to higher energy and capacity
revenues under new PPAs at Southern Power that began in June, July, and December 2010 and January
2011. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in wholesale revenues at Alabama Power due
to the expiration of long-term unit power sales contracts in May 2010 and the capacity subject to
those contracts being made available for retail service starting in June 2010.
For year-to-date 2011, wholesale revenues were $956 million compared to $1.02 billion for the
corresponding period in 2010, reflecting a $33 million decrease in energy revenues and a $26
million decrease in capacity revenues. This decrease was primarily related to a decrease in
wholesale revenues at Alabama Power due to the expiration of long-term unit power sales contracts
in May 2010 and the capacity subject to those contracts being made available for retail service
starting in June 2010. The decrease was partially offset by higher energy and capacity revenues
under new PPAs at Southern Power that began in June, July, and December 2010 and January 2011.
Other Electric Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$11
|
|
8.2
|
|
$25
|
|
9.3 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, other electric revenues were $154 million compared to $143 million for
the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, other electric revenues were $303 million
compared to $278 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The second quarter and year-to-date
2011 increases were primarily the result of an increase in transmission revenues at Georgia Power.
Other Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$(3)
|
|
(13.1)
|
|
$(6)
|
|
(14.8) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, other revenues were $18 million compared to $21 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, other revenues were $36 million compared to
$42 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The second quarter and year-to-date 2011
decreases were primarily the result of a decrease in revenues at SouthernLINC Wireless related to
lower average revenue per subscriber and fewer subscribers due to increased competition in the
industry.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 |
|
|
vs. |
|
vs. |
|
|
Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Fuel* |
|
$ |
44 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
|
|
$ |
(125 |
) |
|
|
(3.8 |
) |
Purchased power |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(4.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total fuel and purchased power expenses |
|
$ |
61 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(135 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Fuel includes fuel purchased by the Southern Company system for tolling
agreements where power is generated by
the provider and is included in purchased power when determining the average cost of
purchased power. |
Fuel and purchased power expenses for the second quarter 2011 were $1.82 billion compared to
$1.76 billion for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of a $67
million increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power, partially offset by a $6 million
net decrease related to total KWHs generated and purchased. The increase in the average cost of
fuel and purchased power resulted primarily from a 4.6% increase in the average cost of coal per
KWH generated, partially offset by a 3.6% decrease in the average cost of natural gas per KWH
generated.
For year-to-date 2011, fuel and purchased power expenses were $3.39 billion compared to $3.53
billion for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily the result of a $126
million decrease related to total KWHs generated and purchased and a $9 million net decrease
related to the average cost of fuel and purchased power. The decrease in the total KWHs generated
and purchased resulted primarily from lower customer demand. The net decrease in the average cost
of fuel and purchased power resulted primarily from a 12.8% decrease in the average cost of natural
gas per KWH generated, partially offset by a 3.4% increase in the average cost of coal per KWH
generated.
Fuel expenses at the traditional operating companies are generally offset by fuel revenues and do
not have a significant effect on net income. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL State PSC Matters
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery herein for additional information. Fuel expenses incurred under
Southern Powers PPAs are generally the responsibility of the counterparties and do not
significantly affect net income.
Details of the Southern Company systems cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Second Quarter |
|
Percent |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
Percent |
Average Cost |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Change |
|
|
(cents per net KWH) |
|
|
|
|
|
(cents per net KWH) |
|
|
|
|
Fuel |
|
|
3.56 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
|
|
1.7 |
|
|
|
3.48 |
|
|
|
3.55 |
|
|
|
(2.0 |
) |
Purchased power |
|
|
7.51 |
|
|
|
5.91 |
|
|
|
27.1 |
|
|
|
8.07 |
|
|
|
6.50 |
|
|
|
24.2 |
|
|
Energy purchases will vary depending on demand for energy within the Southern Company service area,
the market cost of available energy as compared to the cost of Southern Company system-generated
energy, and the availability of Southern Company system generation.
Other Operations and Maintenance Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$(9)
|
|
(1.0)
|
|
$27
|
|
1.5 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $910 million compared to
$919 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily the result of
decreases in transmission and distribution expenses due to reductions in overhead line costs at
Alabama Power due to storm restoration efforts. The decrease was partially offset by increases in
scheduled outage, commodity, and maintenance costs.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For year-to-date 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $1.85 billion compared to
$1.83 billion for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of a $21
million increase in scheduled outage and maintenance costs, a $26 million increase in commodity and
labor costs, and a $6 million increase in customer service related costs. The increase was
partially offset by a $22 million decrease in administrative and general costs and a $6 million
decrease in transmission and distribution costs.
In August 2010, the Alabama PSC approved a change to Alabama Powers nuclear maintenance outage
accounting process associated with routine refueling activities. As a result, Alabama Power will
not recognize any nuclear maintenance outage expenses in 2011, reducing nuclear production expense
by approximately $50 million as compared to 2010. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Alabama Power Nuclear Outage Accounting Order of
Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Depreciation and Amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$63
|
|
17.1
|
|
$138
|
|
19.4 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, depreciation and amortization was $430 million compared to $367 million
for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of a $46 million
decrease in the amortization of the regulatory liability related to other cost of removal
obligations at Georgia Power as authorized by the Georgia PSC and additional depreciation on plant
in service related to environmental, transmission, and distribution projects.
For year-to-date 2011, depreciation and amortization was $848 million compared to $710 million for
the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of a $97 million decrease
in the amortization of the regulatory liability related to other cost of removal obligations at
Georgia Power as authorized by the Georgia PSC and additional depreciation on plant in service
related to environmental, transmission, and distribution projects.
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K under Retail
Regulatory Matters Georgia Power Retail Rate Plans for additional information on the other
cost of removal regulatory liability.
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$13
|
|
5.8
|
|
$21
|
|
4.9 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, taxes other than income taxes were $227 million compared to $214
million for the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, taxes other than income taxes
were $447 million compared to $426 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The second
quarter and year-to-date 2011 increases were primarily the result of increases in property taxes,
payroll taxes, and franchise fees.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$(10)
|
|
(20.5)
|
|
$(24)
|
|
(24.8) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, AFUDC equity was $36 million compared to $46 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to the inclusion of Georgia Powers
Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 construction work in progress in rate base effective January 1, 2011
which reduced the amount of AFUDC capitalized. This decrease was partially offset by construction
work in progress related to Mississippi Powers Kemper IGCC which began construction in June 2010.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For year-to-date 2011, AFUDC equity was $71 million compared to $95 million for the corresponding
period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to the inclusion of Georgia Powers Plant Vogtle
Units 3 and 4 construction work in progress in rate base effective January 1, 2011 which reduced
the amount of AFUDC capitalized and the completion of environmental construction projects at
Alabama Power. This decrease was partially offset by construction work in progress related to
Mississippi Powers Kemper IGCC which began construction in June 2010.
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K under Retail
Regulatory Matters Georgia Power Nuclear Construction and Note (B) to the Condensed
Financial Statements under State PSC Matters Georgia Power Nuclear Construction herein for
additional information.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$(20)
|
|
(8.8)
|
|
$(20)
|
|
(4.5) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $199 million compared
to $219 million for the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, interest expense, net
of amounts capitalized was $421 million compared to $441 million for the corresponding period in
2010. These decreases were primarily due to a reduction of $23 million in interest expense at
Georgia Power related to the settlement of litigation with the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR).
See Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under Income Tax Matters Georgia State
Income Tax Credits herein for additional information.
Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$102
|
|
40.9
|
|
$97
|
|
20.0 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, income taxes were $349 million compared to $247 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings, an
increase in Alabama state income taxes due to a decrease in the state income tax deduction for
federal income taxes paid, a reduction in AFUDC equity, which is non-taxable, and a decrease in the
Internal Revenue Code Section 199 production activities deduction.
For year-to-date 2011, income taxes were $580 million compared to $483 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings, a
decrease in the first quarter 2010 in uncertain tax positions at Georgia Power related to state
income tax credits, an increase in Alabama state income taxes due to a decrease in the state income
tax deduction for federal income taxes paid, a reduction in AFUDC equity, which is non-taxable, and
a decrease in the Internal Revenue Code Section 199 production activities deduction.
See Notes (B) and (G) to the Condensed Financial Statements under Income Tax Matters Georgia
State Income Tax Credits and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, respectively, herein for additional
information.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Southern Companys
future earnings potential. The level of Southern Companys future earnings depends on numerous
factors that affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Southern Companys primary business
of selling electricity. These factors include the traditional operating companies ability to
maintain a constructive regulatory environment that continues to allow for the timely recovery of
prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing costs. Other major factors include
profitability of the competitive wholesale supply business and federal regulatory policy. Future
earnings for the electricity business in the near term will depend, in part, upon maintaining
energy sales which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather,
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
competition, new energy contracts with neighboring utilities and other wholesale customers, energy
conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and
the rate of economic growth or decline in the service area. In addition, the level of future
earnings for the wholesale supply business also depends on numerous factors including
creditworthiness of customers, total available generating capacity, future acquisitions and
construction of generating facilities, and the successful remarketing of capacity as current
contracts expire. Changes in economic conditions impact sales for the traditional operating
companies and Southern Power, and the pace of the economic recovery remains uncertain. The timing
and extent of the economic recovery will impact growth and may impact future earnings. For
additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form
10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes and regulations
could affect earnings if such costs cannot continue to be fully recovered in rates on a timely
basis. Further, higher costs that are recovered through regulated rates could contribute to
reduced demand for electricity, which could negatively impact results of operations, cash flows,
and financial condition. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of
Southern Company under Environmental Matters in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional
information.
Southern Company has completed a preliminary
assessment of the EPAs proposed Utility Maximum
Achievable Control Technology (MACT), water quality, and coal
combustion byproduct rules. See Air Quality and Water
Quality below for additional information regarding the proposed Utility MACT and
water quality rules. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters Environmental Statutes and Regulations Coal Combustion Byproducts of
Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding the proposed coal
combustion byproducts rule. Although its analysis is preliminary, Southern Company estimates that
the aggregate capital costs to the traditional operating companies
for compliance with these rules could range
from $13 billion to $18 billion through 2020 if
adopted as proposed. Included in this amount is $686 million of estimated expenditures included in the 2011-2013
base level capital budgets of Southern Companys subsidiaries described herein in anticipation of these rules. See
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations herein for additional
information. These costs may arise from existing unit retirements, installation of additional
environmental controls, the addition of new generating
resources, and changing fuel sources for certain existing units. Southern Companys preliminary
analysis further indicates that the short timeframe for compliance with these rules could
significantly impact electric system reliability and cause an increase in costs of materials and
services. The ultimate outcome of these matters will depend on the final
form of the proposed rules and the outcome of any legal challenges to the rules and cannot be
determined at this time.
New Source Review Actions
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
New Source Review Actions of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of
Southern Company under Environmental Matters New Source Review Actions in Item 8 of the Form
10-K for additional information regarding civil actions brought by the EPA against certain Southern
Company subsidiaries. The EPAs action against Alabama Power alleged that Alabama Power violated
the NSR provisions of the Clean Air Act and related state laws with respect to certain of its
coal-fired generating facilities. On March 14, 2011, the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Alabama granted Alabama Powers motion for summary judgment on all remaining claims and
dismissed the case with prejudice. The EPA has appealed the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Carbon Dioxide Litigation
New York Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York Case of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 of the
financial statements of Southern Company under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation
New York Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide
litigation. On June 20, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs federal common law
claims against Southern Company and four other electric utilities were displaced by the Clean Air
Act and EPA regulations addressing greenhouse gas emissions and remanded the case for consideration
of whether federal law may also preempt the remaining state law claims. The ultimate outcome of
this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Kivalina Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina Case of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the
financial statements of Southern Company under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation
Kivalina Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide
litigation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed this case on February 23, 2011,
pending the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the New York case discussed above. The
plaintiffs have moved to lift the stay. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined
at this time.
Other Litigation
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Other Litigation of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 of the
financial statements of Southern Company under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation
Other Litigation in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide
litigation. On May 27, 2011, a class action complaint alleging damages as a result of Hurricane
Katrina was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi by the same
plaintiffs who brought a previous common law nuisance case involving substantially similar
allegations. The earlier case was ultimately dismissed by the trial and appellate courts on
procedural grounds. The current litigation was filed against numerous chemical, coal, oil, and
utility companies (including Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Southern Power) and
includes many of the same defendants that were involved in the earlier case. Southern Company
believes these claims are without merit. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined
at this time.
Air Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Air Quality of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for additional information regarding regulation of air quality.
On May 3, 2011, the EPA published a proposed rule, called Utility MACT, which would impose
stringent emission limits on coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs).
The proposed rule establishes numeric emission limits for acid gases, mercury, and total
particulate matter. Meeting the proposed limits would likely require additional emission control
equipment such as scrubbers, SCRs, baghouses, and other control measures at many coal-fired EGUs.
Pursuant to a court-approved consent decree, the EPA must issue a final rule by November 16, 2011.
Compliance for existing sources would be required three years after the effective date of the final
rule. In the proposed rule, the EPA discussed the possibility of a one-year compliance extension
which could be granted by the EPA or the states on a case-by-case basis if necessary. If finalized as proposed, compliance with this rule would require
significant capital expenditures and compliance costs at many of the facilities of Southern
Companys
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
subsidiaries which could impact unit retirement and replacement decisions. In addition, results of
operations, cash flows, and financial condition could be impacted if the costs are not recovered
through regulated rates. Further, there is uncertainty regarding the ability of the electric
utility industry to achieve compliance with the requirements of the proposed rule within the
proposed compliance period, and the limited compliance period could negatively impact electric
system reliability. The outcome of this rulemaking will depend on the final rule and the outcome
of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
In April 2010, the EPA proposed an Industrial Boiler MACT rule that would establish emissions
limits for various hazardous air pollutants typically emitted from industrial boilers, including
biomass boilers and start-up boilers. The EPA published the final rules on March 21, 2011 and, at
the same time, issued a notice of intent to reconsider the final rules to allow for additional
public review and comment. The EPA has announced plans to propose a revised rule by October 31,
2011 and to finalize the rule by April 30, 2012. Georgia Power has delayed the decision to convert
Plant Mitchell Unit 3 to biomass until there is greater clarity regarding these and other proposed
and recently adopted regulations. The impact of these regulations will depend on their final form
and the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
In October 2008, the EPA approved a revision to Alabamas State Implementation Plan (SIP)
requirements related to opacity which granted some flexibility to affected sources while requiring
compliance with Alabamas very strict opacity limits through use of continuous opacity monitoring
system data. On April 6, 2011, the EPA attempted to rescind its previous approval of the Alabama
SIP revision. On April 8, 2011, Alabama Power filed an appeal of that decision with the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and requested the court to stay the effectiveness of the EPAs
attempted rescission pending judicial review. The EPAs decision became effective May 6, 2011 and
the court denied Alabama Powers requested stay on May 12, 2011. Unless the court resolves Alabama
Powers appeal in its favor, the EPAs rescission will continue to impact Alabama Power. The EPAs
rescission has impacted unit availability and increased maintenance and compliance costs. The
final outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
On June 23, 2011, the EPA published its determination that the 20-county area within metropolitan
Atlanta had achieved attainment with the current eight-hour ozone air quality standard. However, a
revised eight-hour ozone standard requiring even lower concentrations of ozone in ambient air is
expected to be finalized in late summer 2011.
On
July 6, 2011, the EPA signed the final Cross State Air Pollution
Rule (CSAPR) requiring reductions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide emissions from power plants in 27 states located in the eastern half of the U.S. The CSAPR
addresses interstate emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that interfere with downwind
states ability to meet or maintain national ambient air quality standards for ozone and/or
particulate matter. The CSAPR takes effect quickly, with the first phase of compliance beginning
January 1, 2012. The CSAPR replaces the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule. Each of the states within
Southern Companys service area is impacted by the CSAPRs summer ozone season nitrogen oxide
allowance trading program, and the States of Alabama and Georgia are affected by the annual sulfur
dioxide and nitrogen oxide allowance trading programs for particulate matter. The CSAPR
establishes unique emissions budgets for each state, and the impact on each of the traditional
operating companies will vary. The operating companies may need to purchase allowances to
demonstrate compliance with the CSAPR. Unit availability may also be impacted. The ultimate outcome will depend on the outcome of any legal
challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
On March 22, 2011, the Board of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources began consideration of
modifications to the Georgia Multi-Pollutant Rule, which is designed to reduce emissions of
mercury, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides statewide. On June 29, 2011, the modifications were
approved and the compliance dates for certain of Georgia Powers coal-fired generating units were
changed as follows:
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See State PSC Matters Georgia Power Retail Regulatory Matters 2011 Integrated Resource Plan
Update herein for additional information.
Water Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Water Quality of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for additional information regarding regulation of water quality. On April 20, 2011, the EPA
published a rule that establishes standards for reducing impacts to fish and other aquatic life
caused by cooling water intake structures at existing power plants and manufacturing facilities.
The rule also addresses cooling water intake structures for new units at existing facilities. The
rule focuses on reducing adverse impacts to fish and other aquatic life due to impingement (when
fish and other aquatic life are trapped by water flow velocity against a facilitys cooling water
intake structure screens) and entrainment (when aquatic organisms are drawn through a facilitys
cooling water system after entering through the cooling water intake structure). Affected cooling
water intake structures would have to comply with national impingement standards (for intake
velocity or alternatively numeric impingement reduction standards) and entrainment reduction
requirements (determined on a case-by-case basis). The rules proposed impingement standards could
require changes to cooling water intake structures at many of Southern Company affiliates existing
generating facilities, including facilities with closed-cycle re-circulating cooling systems
(cooling towers). To address the rules entrainment standards, facilities with once-through
cooling systems may have to install cooling towers. New units constructed at existing plants would
have to meet the national impingement standards and install closed-cycle cooling or the equivalent
to meet the entrainment mandate. The EPA has agreed in a settlement agreement to issue a final
rule by July 27, 2012. If finalized as proposed, some of the facilities of Southern Companys
subsidiaries may be subject to significant additional capital expenditures and compliance costs
that could affect future unit retirement and replacement decisions. Also, results of operations,
cash flows, and financial condition could be significantly impacted if such costs are not recovered
through regulated rates. The ultimate outcome of this rulemaking will depend on the final rule and
the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
State PSC Matters
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
The traditional operating companies each have established fuel cost recovery rates approved by
their respective state PSCs. In previous years, the traditional operating companies have
experienced volatility in pricing of fuel commodities with higher than expected pricing for coal
and uranium and volatile price swings in natural gas. These higher fuel costs have resulted in
total under recovered fuel costs included in the balance sheets of Alabama Power, Georgia Power,
and Gulf Power of approximately $375 million at June 30, 2011. Mississippi Power collected all
previously under recovered fuel costs and, as of June 30, 2011, had a total over recovered fuel
balance of approximately $48 million. At December 31, 2010, total under recovered fuel costs
included in the balance sheets of Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Gulf Power were approximately
$420 million and Mississippi Power had a total over recovered fuel balance of $55 million. Fuel
cost recovery revenues are adjusted for differences in actual recoverable fuel costs and amounts
billed in current regulated rates. Accordingly, changing the billing factor has no significant
effect on Southern Companys revenues or net income, but does impact annual cash flow. The traditional operating companies continuously monitor
the under or over recovered fuel cost balances.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
On May 24, 2011, the Georgia PSC approved Georgia Powers request to decrease fuel rates by 0.61%.
The decrease will reduce Georgia Powers annual billings by approximately $43 million effective
June 1, 2011. Fuel cost recovery revenues as recorded on the financial statements are adjusted for
differences in actual recoverable fuel costs and amounts billed in current regulated rates.
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Fuel Cost
Recovery of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company
under Retail Regulatory Matters Alabama Power Fuel Cost Recovery and Retail Regulatory
Matters Georgia Power Fuel Cost Recovery in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional
information.
Alabama Power Retail Regulatory Matters
Retail Rate Adjustments
See BUSINESS Rate Matters Rate Structure and Cost Recovery Plans of Southern Company in
Item 1, MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters
Alabama Power Rate RSE and PSC Matters Alabama Power Natural Disaster Reserve of
Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the rate structure of Alabama
Power. On July 12, 2011, the Alabama PSC issued an order to eliminate a tax-related adjustment
under Alabama Powers rate structure effective with October 2011 billings. Alabama Power
anticipates the elimination of this adjustment will result in additional revenues of approximately
$30 million for the remainder of 2011 and is expected to have an annual effect of approximately
$150 million beginning in 2012.
In accordance with the order, Alabama Power will make additional accruals to the NDR in the fourth
quarter 2011 of an amount equal to such additional 2011 revenues from the elimination of the
tax-related adjustment, to replenish the NDR, which was impacted as a result of operations and
maintenance expenses incurred in connection with the April 2011 storms in Alabama. Alabama Power
expects that these additional revenues will preclude the need for a rate adjustment under Rate
Stabilization and Equalization (Rate RSE). Accordingly, Alabama Power agreed to a moratorium on
any increase in 2012 under Rate RSE.
Natural Disaster Reserve
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Alabama
Power Natural Disaster Reserve of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial
statements of Southern Company under Retail Regulatory Matters Alabama Power Natural
Disaster Reserve in Item 8 of the Form 10-K.
On April 27, 2011, storms swept through the central part of Alabama causing significant damage in
parts of the service territory of Alabama Power. Over 400,000 of Alabama Powers 1.4 million
customers were without electrical service immediately after the storms, resulting from significant
damage to Alabama Powers transmission and distribution facilities. In addition, during the first
six months of 2011, multiple storms caused varying degrees of damage to Alabama Powers facilities.
The estimated cost of repairing the damage to facilities and restoring electrical service to
customers, as a result of these storms, is between $40 million and $55 million for operations and
maintenance expenses and between $135 million and $165 million for capital-related expenditures.
Alabama Power maintains a reserve for operations and maintenance expenses to cover the cost of
damages from major storms to Alabama Powers transmission and distribution facilities.
At June 30, 2011, the NDR had an accumulated balance of $90 million, which is included in the
Condensed Balance Sheets herein under other regulatory liabilities, deferred. The accruals are
reflected as operations and maintenance expenses in the Condensed Statements of Income herein.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In accordance with the order discussed above that was issued by the Alabama PSC on July 12, 2011 to
eliminate a tax-related adjustment under Alabama Powers rate structure, Alabama Power will make
additional accruals to the NDR in the fourth quarter 2011 of an amount equal to such additional
2011 revenues, which are expected to be approximately $30 million.
Georgia Power Retail Regulatory Matters
2011 Integrated Resource Plan Update
See Environmental Matters Air Quality and Water Quality herein and BUSINESS Rate
Matters Integrated Resource Planning of Southern Company in Item 1, MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters Environmental Statutes and
Regulations Air Quality, Water Quality, and Coal Combustion Byproducts of Southern
Company in Item 7, and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under Retail
Regulatory Matters Rate Plans in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding
potential rules and regulations being developed by the EPA, including the Utility MACT rule for
coal- and oil-fired EGUs, revisions to effluent guidelines for steam electric power plants, and
additional regulation of coal combustion byproducts; the State of Georgias Multi-Pollutant Rule;
Georgia Powers analysis of the potential costs and benefits of installing the required controls on
its fossil generating units in light of these regulations; and the 2010 ARP.
On August 4, 2011, Georgia Power filed an update to its IRP (2011 IRP Update). The filing includes
Georgia Powers application to decertify Plant Branch Units 1 and 2 as of December 31, 2013 and
October 1, 2013, the compliance dates for the respective units under the Georgia Multi-Pollutant
Rule. However, as a result of the considerable uncertainty regarding pending state and federal
environmental regulations, Georgia Power is continuing to defer decisions to add controls, switch
fuel, or retire its remaining fossil generating units where environmental controls have not yet
been installed, representing approximately 2,600 MWs of capacity. Georgia Power expects to update
its economic analysis of these units once the Utility MACT rule is finalized. Georgia Power
currently expects that certain units, representing approximately 600 MWs of capacity, are more
likely than others to switch fuel or be controlled in time to comply with the Utility MACT rule.
However, even if the updated economic analysis shows more positive benefits associated with adding
controls or switching fuel for more units, it is unlikely that all of the required controls could
be completed by 2015, the expected effective date of the Utility MACT rule. As a result, Georgia
Power currently cannot rely on the availability of approximately 2,000 MWs of capacity in 2015. As
such, the 2011 IRP Update also includes Georgia Powers application requesting that the Georgia PSC
certify the purchase of a total of 1,562 MWs of capacity beginning in 2015, from four PPAs selected
through the 2015 request for proposal process.
Under the terms of the 2010 ARP, any costs associated with changes to Georgia Powers approved
environmental operating or capital budgets resulting from new or revised environmental regulations
through 2013 that are approved by the Georgia PSC in connection with an updated IRP will be
deferred as a regulatory asset to be recovered over a time period deemed appropriate by the Georgia
PSC. In connection with the retirement decision, Georgia Power reclassified the retail portion of
the net carrying value of Plant Branch Units 1 and 2 from plant in service, net of depreciation, to
other utility plant, net. Georgia Power is continuing to depreciate these units using the current
composite straight-line rates previously approved by the Georgia PSC and upon actual retirement has
requested that the Georgia PSC approve the continued deferral and amortization of the units
remaining net carrying value. As a result of this regulatory treatment, the de-certification of
Plant Branch Units 1 and 2 is not expected to have a significant impact on Southern Companys
financial statements.
The Georgia PSC is expected to vote on these requests in March 2012. The ultimate outcome of these
matters cannot be determined at this time.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Storm Damage Recovery
During April 2011, severe storms in Georgia caused significant damage to Georgia Powers
distribution and transmission facilities. Georgia Power defers and recovers certain costs related
to damages from major storms as mandated by the Georgia PSC. As of
June 30, 2011, the balance in the regulatory asset related to storm
damage was $43 million. As a result of this regulatory
treatment, the costs related to the storms are not expected to have a material impact on Southern
Companys financial statements. See Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern Company under
Storm Damage Reserves in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Gulf Power Retail Regulatory Matters
Retail
Base Rate Case
On July 8, 2011, Gulf Power filed a petition with the Florida PSC requesting an increase in retail
rates to the extent necessary to generate additional gross annual revenues in the amount of $93.5
million. The requested increase is expected to provide a reasonable opportunity for Gulf Power to
earn a retail rate of return on common equity of 11.7%. The Florida PSC is expected to make a
decision on this matter in the first quarter 2012.
Additionally, Gulf Power has requested interim relief to increase retail rates to the extent
necessary to generate additional gross revenues in the amount of $38.5 million, to be operative
during the interim period before the effective date of the requested rate increase. Gulf Power has
requested that the Florida PSC act within 60 days to authorize Gulf Power to begin collecting these
revenues as soon as possible.
The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time.
Income Tax Matters
Georgia State Income Tax Credits
Georgia Powers 2005 through 2009 income tax filings for the State of Georgia included state income
tax credits for increased activity through Georgia ports. Georgia Power also filed similar claims
for the years 2002 through 2004. In July 2007, Georgia Power filed a complaint in the Superior
Court of Fulton County to recover the credits claimed for the years 2002 through 2004. On June 10,
2011, Georgia Power and the Georgia DOR agreed to a settlement resolving the claims. As a result,
Georgia Power recorded additional tax benefits of approximately $64 million and, in accordance with
the 2010 ARP, also recorded a related regulatory liability of approximately $62 million. In
addition, Georgia Power recorded a reduction of approximately $23 million in related interest
expense. See Notes 3 and 5 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form
10-K under Income Tax Matters and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, respectively, for additional
information.
Bonus Depreciation
In September 2010, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (SBJCA) was signed into law. The
SBJCA includes an extension of the 50% bonus depreciation for certain property acquired and placed
in service in 2010 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in
2011). Additionally, in December 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and
Job Creation Act of 2010 (Tax Relief Act) was signed into law. Major tax incentives in the Tax Relief Act
include 100% bonus depreciation for property placed in service after September 8, 2010 and through
2011 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in 2012) and 50%
bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2012 (and for certain long-term construction
projects to be placed in service in 2013), which will have a positive impact on the future cash
flows of Southern Company. On March 29, 2011, the IRS issued additional guidance and safe harbors
relating to the 50% and 100% bonus depreciation rules. The guidance creates questions about how
the rules should be applied. Based on recent discussions with the IRS, Southern Company estimates
the potential increased cash flow for 2011 to be between approximately $400 million and $600
million. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Construction Program
The subsidiary companies of Southern Company are engaged in continuous construction programs to
accommodate existing and estimated future loads on their respective systems. Southern Company
intends to continue its strategy of developing and constructing new generating facilities,
including natural gas, biomass, and potentially solar units at Southern Power, natural gas and new
nuclear units at Georgia Power, and the Kemper IGCC facility at Mississippi Power, as well as
adding environmental control equipment and expanding the transmission and distribution systems.
For the traditional operating companies, major generation construction projects are subject to
state PSC approvals in order to be included in retail rates. While Southern Power generally
constructs and acquires generation assets covered by long-term PPAs, any uncontracted capacity
could negatively affect future earnings. See Note 7 to the financial statements of Southern
Company under Construction Program in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for estimated construction
expenditures for the next three years. In addition, see Note 3 to the financial statements of
Southern Company under Retail Regulatory Matters Georgia Power Nuclear Construction,
Retail Regulatory Matters Georgia Power Other Construction, and Retail Regulatory Matters
Mississippi Power Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and
Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under State PSC Matters Georgia Power Nuclear
Construction and State PSC Matters Mississippi Power Integrated Coal Gasification Combined
Cycle herein for additional information.
On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and tsunami struck Japan and caused substantial damage to the
nuclear generating units at the Fukushima Daiichi generating plant. While the Southern Company
system will continue to monitor this situation, it has not identified any immediate impact to the
licensing and construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 or the operation of the existing nuclear
generating units of Alabama Power and Georgia Power.
The events in Japan have created uncertainties that may affect transportation, price of fuels,
availability of equipment from Japanese manufacturers, and future costs for operating nuclear
plants. Specifically, the NRC plans to perform additional operational and safety reviews of
nuclear facilities in the U.S., which could potentially impact future operations and capital
requirements. As a first step in this review, on July 12, 2011, a special NRC task force issued a
report with initial recommendations for enhancing nuclear reactor safety in the U.S., including
potential changes in emergency planning, onsite backup generation, and spent fuel pools for
existing reactors. The final form and resulting impact of any changes to safety requirements for
existing nuclear reactors will be dependent on further review and action by the NRC and cannot be
determined at this time. The task force report supported completion of the certification of the
AP1000 reactor design being used at Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, noting that the design has many of
the features necessary to address the task forces recommendations.
See RISK FACTORS of Southern Company in Item 1A of the Form 10-K for a discussion of certain risks
associated with the licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear generating units, including
potential impacts that could result from a major incident at a nuclear facility anywhere in the
world. The ultimate outcome of these events cannot be determined at this time.
Investments in Leveraged Leases
Southern Company has several leveraged lease agreements, with terms ranging up to 45 years, which relate to international and
domestic energy generation, distribution, and transportation assets. Southern Company receives federal income tax
deductions for depreciation and amortization, as well as interest on long-term debt related to these
investments. Southern Company reviews all important lease assumptions at least annually, or more frequently if
events or changes in circumstances indicate that a change in
assumptions has occurred or may occur. These assumptions include the effective
tax rate, the residual value, the credit quality of the lessees, and the timing of expected tax cash flows.
See Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern Company under Leveraged Leases in Item
8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
The recent financial and operational performance of one of
Southern Companys lessees and the associated generation assets has raised potential concerns on the part of
Southern Company as to the credit quality of the lessee and the
residual value of the asset. Southern Company will
continue to monitor the performance of the underlying assets and to evaluate the ability of the lessee to
continue to make the required lease payments. While there are strategic options that Southern Company may pursue to recover
its investment in the leveraged lease, the potential impairment loss that would be incurred if
there is an abandonment of the project is expected to be approximately $80 million on an after-tax basis. The
ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Other Matters
Southern Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various other matters being litigated and
regulatory matters that could affect future earnings. In addition, Southern Company and its
subsidiaries are subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of
business. The business activities of Southern Companys subsidiaries are subject to extensive
governmental regulation related to public health and the environment, such as regulation of air
emissions and water discharges. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types,
including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of
environmental requirements such as opacity and air and water quality standards, has increased
generally throughout the U.S. In particular, personal injury and other claims for damages caused
by alleged exposure to hazardous materials, and common law nuisance claims for injunctive relief
and property damage allegedly caused by greenhouse gas and other emissions, have become more
frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Southern Company
and its subsidiaries cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not
specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern
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Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the ultimate liabilities,
if any, arising from such current proceedings would have a material effect on Southern Companys
financial statements.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other
contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future
earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Southern Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern
Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are
made that may have a material impact on Southern Companys results of operations and related
disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are
significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements. See MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ACCOUNTING POLICIES Application of Critical Accounting Policies
and Estimates of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a complete discussion of
Southern Companys critical accounting policies and estimates related to Electric Utility
Regulation, Contingent Obligations, Unbilled Revenues, and Pension and Other Postretirement
Benefits.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Southern Companys financial condition remained stable at June 30, 2011. Southern Company intends
to continue to monitor its access to short-term and long-term capital markets as well as its bank
credit arrangements to meet future capital and liquidity needs. See Sources of Capital and
Financing Activities herein for additional information.
Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $2.39 billion for the first six months of 2011,
an increase of $974 million from the corresponding period in 2010. Significant changes in
operating cash flow for the first six months of 2011 as compared to the corresponding period in
2010 include an increase in net income as previously discussed. Also contributing to the increase
was an increase in deferred income taxes related to bonus depreciation and an increase in accrued
income taxes primarily due to the timing of tax payments. Net cash used for investing activities
totaled $2.06 billion for the first six months of 2011, an increase of $28 million from the
corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to increased property additions. Net
cash used for financing activities totaled $335 million for the first six months of 2011, compared
to $197 million provided in the corresponding period in 2010. This change was primarily due to a
decrease in notes payable and redemptions of long-term debt, partially offset by long-term debt
issuances. Fluctuations in cash flow from financing activities vary from year to year based on
capital needs and the maturity or redemption of securities.
Significant balance sheet changes for the first six months of 2011 include a decrease in prepaid
expenses of $424 million due to a reduction of prepaid income taxes and an increase of $1.28
billion in total property, plant, and equipment for the installation of equipment to comply with
environmental standards and construction of generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
Other significant changes include a decrease in notes payable of $440 million and an increase in
equity of $780 million.
The market price of Southern Companys common stock at June 30, 2011 was $40.38 per share (based on
the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange) and the book value was $19.80 per
share, representing a market-to-book ratio of 203.9%, compared to $38.23, $19.21, and 199.0%,
respectively, at the end of 2010. The dividend for the second quarter 2011 was $0.4725 per share
compared to $0.455 per share in the second quarter 2010.
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Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Capital
Requirements and Contractual Obligations of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a
description of Southern Companys capital requirements for the construction programs of its
subsidiaries and other funding requirements associated with scheduled maturities of long-term debt,
as well as the related interest, preferred and preference stock dividends, leases, trust funding
requirements, other purchase commitments, unrecognized tax benefits and interest, and derivative
obligations. Approximately $1.35 billion will be required through June 30, 2012 for maturities and
announced redemptions of long-term debt.
The construction programs of Southern Companys subsidiaries are estimated to include a
base level investment of $4.9 billion, $5.1 billion, and $4.5 billion for 2011, 2012, and 2013,
respectively. Included in these estimated amounts are environmental expenditures to comply with
existing statutes and regulations of $341 million, $427 million, and $452 million for 2011, 2012,
and 2013, respectively. In addition, Southern Company estimates that potential
incremental investments to comply with anticipated new environmental regulations could range from
$74 million to $289 million for 2011, $191 million to $670 million for 2012, and $476 million to
$1.9 billion for 2013. If the EPAs proposed Utility MACT rule is finalized as proposed, Southern
Company estimates the potential investments in 2011 through 2013 for new environmental regulations
will be closer to the upper end of the ranges set forth above. The construction programs are
subject to periodic review and revision, and actual construction costs may vary from these
estimates because of numerous factors. These factors include: changes in business conditions;
changes in load projections; changes
in environmental statutes and regulations; changes in generating plants, including unit retirements
and replacements, to meet new regulatory requirements; changes in FERC rules and regulations; PSC
approvals; changes in legislation; the cost and efficiency of construction labor, equipment, and
materials; project scope and design changes; storm impacts; and the cost of capital. In addition,
there can be no assurance that costs related to capital expenditures will be fully recovered.
Sources of Capital
Southern Company intends to meet its future capital needs through internal cash flow and external
security issuances. Equity capital can be provided from any combination of Southern Companys
stock plans, private placements, or public offerings. The amount and timing of additional equity
capital to be raised in 2011, as well as in subsequent years, will be contingent on Southern
Companys investment opportunities.
Except as described below with respect to potential DOE loan guarantees, the traditional operating
companies and Southern Power plan to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes
from sources similar to those used in the past, which were primarily from operating cash flows,
security issuances, term loans, short-term borrowings, and equity contributions from Southern
Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend
upon prevailing market conditions, regulatory approval, and other factors. See MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Sources of Capital of Southern
Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
In June 2010, Georgia Power reached an agreement with the DOE to accept terms for a conditional
commitment for federal loan guarantees that would apply to future Georgia Power borrowings related
to the construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Any borrowings guaranteed by the DOE would be
full recourse to Georgia Power and secured by a first priority lien on Georgia Powers 45.7%
undivided ownership interest in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Total guaranteed borrowings would not
exceed the lesser of 70% of eligible project costs or approximately $3.46 billion, and are expected
to be funded by the Federal Financing Bank. Final approval and issuance of loan guarantees by the
DOE are subject to receipt of the combined construction and operating
licenses for Plant Vogtle
Units 3 and 4 from the NRC, negotiation of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence by
the DOE, receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other conditions.
There can be no assurance that the DOE will issue loan guarantees for Georgia Power.
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In addition, Mississippi Power has applied to the DOE for federal loan guarantees to finance a
portion of the eligible construction costs of the Kemper IGCC. Mississippi Power is in advanced
due diligence with the DOE. There can be no assurance that the DOE will issue federal loan
guarantees for Mississippi Power.
Southern Companys current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued
use of short-term debt as a funding source to meet cash needs as well as scheduled maturities of
long-term debt. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Southern Company has substantial
cash flow from operating activities and access to capital markets, including commercial paper
programs which are backed by bank credit facilities.
At June 30, 2011, Southern Company and its subsidiaries had approximately $437 million of cash and
cash equivalents and approximately $5.18 billion of unused committed credit arrangements with banks,
of which $764 million expire in 2011, $245 million expire in 2012, $370 million expire in 2014, and
$3.80 billion expire in 2016. Of the credit arrangements expiring in 2011 and 2012, $41 million
contain provisions allowing two-year term loans executable at
expiration and $572 million contain
provisions allowing one-year term loans executable at expiration. Subsequent to June 30, 2011,
$498 million of credit arrangements expiring in 2011 were replaced or extended with $492 million of
credit arrangements, of which $22 million expire in 2012, $60 million expire in 2013, and $410
million expire in 2014. At June 30, 2011, approximately $1.43 billion of the credit facilities
were dedicated to providing liquidity support to the traditional operating companies variable rate
pollution control revenue bonds. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Southern Company under
Bank Credit Arrangements in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (E) to the Condensed Financial
Statements under Bank Credit Arrangements herein for additional information. The traditional
operating companies may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary
organized to issue and sell commercial paper at the request and for the benefit of each of the
traditional operating companies. At June 30, 2011, the Southern Company system had approximately
$852 million of short-term borrowings outstanding, comprised of commercial paper and bank borrowings, with a weighted average interest rate of
0.3% per annum. During the second quarter 2011, Southern Company had an average of $960 million of
short-term borrowings outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 0.3% per annum and the
maximum amount outstanding was $1.32 billion. Management believes that the need for working
capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs, lines of credit, and cash.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Off-Balance Sheet
Financing Arrangements of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 7 to the financial statements of
Southern Company under Operating Leases in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information relating to
Mississippi Powers lease of a combined cycle generating facility at Plant Daniel (Facility).
Mississippi Power was required to provide notice of its intent to either renew the lease or
purchase the Facility by July 22, 2011. On July 20, 2011, Mississippi Power provided notice to the
lessor of its intent to purchase the Facility. Mississippi Powers right to purchase the Facility
was approved by the Mississippi PSC in its order dated January 7, 1998, as amended on February 19,
1999, which granted Mississippi Power a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the
Facility. Mississippi Power expects to acquire the Facility in October 2011.
In conjunction with the purchase of the Facility, Mississippi Power will make a cash payment of
approximately $84 million. Mississippi Power also intends to assume debt obligations of the lessor
related to the Facility, which mature in 2021 and have a face value of $270 million and a fixed
stated interest rate of 7.13%. Accounting rules require that the Facility be reflected on Southern
Companys financial statements at the time of the purchase at the fair value of the consideration
rendered. Accordingly, any assumed debt will be recorded at fair market value at the time of the
purchase of the Facility in October 2011. Based on interest
rates as of July 20, 2011, the fair
value of the debt assumed would have been approximately $350 million. Mississippi Power intends to
maintain its traditional capital structure by adding equity to support the additional debt.
In connection with the purchase of the Facility, on July 25, 2011, Mississippi Power filed a
request for an accounting order from the Mississippi PSC. If the accounting order is approved as
requested, the revenue requirements under the
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
purchase option will equal those otherwise required under operating lease accounting treatment for
the extended lease term, with any differences deferred as a regulatory asset over the 10-year
period ending October 2021. At the conclusion of the proposed deferral period in 2021, the
unamortized deferral balance will be amortized into rates over the remaining life of the Facility.
The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Credit Rating Risk
Southern Company does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in
payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain
contracts that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit
rating change of certain subsidiaries to BBB and Baa2, or BBB- and/or Baa3 or below. These
contracts are for physical electricity purchases and sales, fuel purchases, fuel transportation and
storage, emissions allowances, energy price risk management, and construction of new generation.
At June 30, 2011, the maximum potential collateral requirements under these contracts at a BBB and
Baa2 rating were approximately $9 million and at a BBB- and/or Baa3 rating were approximately $586
million. At June 30, 2011, the maximum potential collateral requirements under these contracts at
a rating below BBB- and/or Baa3 were approximately $2.76 billion. Generally, collateral may be
provided by a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. Additionally, any credit
rating downgrade could impact Southern Companys ability to access capital markets, particularly
the short-term debt market.
Market Price Risk
Southern Company is exposed to market risks, primarily commodity price risk and interest rate risk.
Southern Company may also occasionally have limited exposure to foreign currency exchange rates.
To manage the volatility attributable to these exposures, Southern Company nets the exposures,
where possible, to take advantage of natural offsets and enters into various derivative
transactions for the remaining exposures pursuant to Southern Companys policies in areas such as
counterparty exposure and risk management practices. Southern Companys policy is that derivatives
are to be used primarily for hedging purposes and mandates strict adherence to all applicable risk
management policies. Derivative positions are monitored using techniques including, but not
limited to, market valuation, value at risk, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis.
Due to cost-based rate regulation and other various cost recovery mechanisms, the traditional
operating companies continue to have limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates,
foreign currency, commodity fuel prices, and prices of electricity. In addition, Southern Powers
exposure to market volatility in commodity fuel prices and prices of electricity is limited because
its long-term sales contracts shift substantially all fuel cost responsibility to the purchaser.
However, Southern Power has been and may continue to be exposed to market volatility in
energy-related commodity prices as a result of sales of uncontracted generating capacity. To
mitigate residual risks relative to movements in electricity prices, the traditional operating
companies enter into physical fixed-price contracts or heat-rate contracts for the purchase and
sale of electricity through the wholesale electricity market. The traditional operating companies
continue to manage fuel-hedging programs implemented per the guidelines of their respective state
PSCs. Southern Company had no material change in market risk exposure for the second quarter 2011
when compared with the December 31, 2010 reporting period.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The changes in fair value of energy-related derivative contracts, the majority of which are
composed of regulatory hedges, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
|
|
Changes |
|
Changes |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
(in millions) |
Contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period, assets (liabilities), net |
|
$ |
(158 |
) |
|
$ |
(196 |
) |
Contracts realized or settled |
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
Current period changes(a) |
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
Contracts outstanding at the end of the period, assets (liabilities), net |
|
$ |
(136 |
) |
|
$ |
(136 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into
during the period, if any. |
The change in the fair value positions of the energy-related derivative contracts for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was an increase of $22 million and an increase of $60
million, respectively, substantially all of which is due to natural gas positions. The change is
attributable to both the volume of mmBtu and prices of natural gas. At June 30, 2011, Southern
Company had a net hedge volume of 154 million mmBtu with a weighted average contract cost
approximately $0.97 per mmBtu above market prices, compared to 154 million mmBtu at March 31, 2011
with a weighted average contract cost approximately $1.09 per mmBtu above market prices and
compared to 149 million mmBtu at December 31, 2010 with a weighted average contract cost
approximately $1.35 per mmBtu above market prices. The majority of the natural gas hedges are
recovered through the traditional operating companies fuel cost recovery clauses.
The fair value of energy-related derivative contracts by hedge designation reflected in the
financial statements as assets (liabilities) consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset (Liability) Derivatives |
|
June 30, 2011 |
|
December 31, 2010 |
|
|
(in millions) |
Regulatory hedges |
|
$ |
(133 |
) |
|
$ |
(193 |
) |
Cash flow hedges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
Not designated |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
Total fair value |
|
$ |
(136 |
) |
|
$ |
(196 |
) |
|
Energy-related derivative contracts which are designated as regulatory hedges relate to the
traditional operating companies fuel-hedging programs, where gains and losses are initially
recorded as regulatory liabilities and assets, respectively, and then are included in fuel expense
as they are recovered through the fuel cost recovery clauses. Gains and losses on energy-related
derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are used to hedge anticipated purchases and
sales and are initially deferred in OCI before being recognized in income in the same period as the
hedged transaction. Gains and losses on energy-related derivative contracts that are not
designated or fail to qualify as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred.
Total net unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in income were $(1) million for each of the
three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and will continue to be marked to market until the
settlement date. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the total net unrealized
pre-tax gains recognized in the statements of income were $2 million and $1 million, respectively.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Southern Company uses over-the-counter contracts that are not exchange traded but are fair valued
using prices which are market observable, and thus fall into Level 2. See Note (C) to the
Condensed Financial Statements herein for further discussion on fair value measurements. The
maturities of the energy-related derivative contracts and the level of the fair value hierarchy in
which they fall at June 30, 2011 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2011 |
|
|
Fair Value Measurements |
|
|
Total |
|
Maturity |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Year 1 |
|
Years 2&3 |
|
Years 4&5 |
|
|
(in millions) |
Level 1 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
(136 |
) |
|
|
(104 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of
contracts
outstanding at end
of period |
|
$ |
(136 |
) |
|
$ |
(104 |
) |
|
$ |
(32 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) enacted in July 2010
could impact the use of over-the-counter derivatives by Southern Company. Regulations to implement
the Dodd-Frank Act could impose additional requirements on the use of over-the-counter derivatives,
such as margin and reporting requirements, which could affect both the use and cost of
over-the-counter derivatives. The impact, if any, cannot be determined until regulations are
finalized.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
LIQUIDITY Market Price Risk of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 1 under Financial
Instruments and Note 11 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K
and Note (H) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
During the first six months of 2011, Southern Company issued approximately 14 million shares of
common stock for $482 million through the Southern Investment Plan and employee and director stock
plans. The proceeds were primarily used for general corporate purposes, including the investment
by Southern Company in its subsidiaries, and to repay short-term indebtedness. While Southern
Company continues to issue additional equity through its employee and director equity compensation
plans, Southern Company is not currently issuing additional shares of common stock through the
Southern Investment Plan or its employee savings plan. All sales under the Southern Investment
Plan and the employee savings plan are currently being funded with shares acquired on the open market by the
independent plan administrators.
In December 2010, the Development Authority of Floyd County issued $53 million aggregate principal
amount of Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Hammond Project), First
Series 2010 for the benefit of Georgia Power. These bonds were purchased and held by Georgia
Power. In January 2011, Georgia Power remarketed these bonds to investors.
In January 2011, Georgia Powers $100 million aggregate principal amount of Series S 4.0% Senior
Notes due January 15, 2011 matured.
In January 2011, Georgia Power issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011A
Floating Rate Senior Notes due January 15, 2013. The proceeds were used to repay short-term debt
and for general corporate purposes, including Georgia Powers continuous construction program.
In February 2011, Alabama Powers $200 million Series HH 5.10% Senior Notes due February 1, 2011
matured.
In February 2011, Mississippi Power redeemed a $50 million series of revenue bonds issued in
December 2010.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In March 2011, Alabama Power issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011A 5.50%
Senior Notes due March 15, 2041. The proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including
Alabama Powers continuous construction program. Alabama Power settled $200 million of interest
rate hedges related to the Series 2011A 5.50% Senior Note issuance at a gain of approximately $4
million. The gain will be amortized to interest expense, in earnings, over 10 years.
In March 2011, Georgia Powers $300 million variable rate bank term loan due on March 4, 2011
matured and was partially replaced by two one-year $125 million aggregate principal amount variable
rate bank loans that bear interest based on one-month LIBOR.
In March 2011, Mississippi Powers $80 million long-term bank note with a variable interest rate
based on one-month LIBOR matured.
In April 2011, Georgia Power issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011B 3.0%
Senior Notes due April 15, 2016. The proceeds were used to repay short-term debt and for general
corporate purposes, including Georgia Powers continuous construction program.
In April 2011, Georgia Power purchased and held $113.5 million of pollution control revenue bonds.
On June 1, 2011, the bonds were re-marketed to investors.
In April 2011, Mississippi Power entered into a one-year $75 million aggregate principal amount
long-term floating rate bank loan that bears interest based on one-month LIBOR. The proceeds were
used to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes, including Mississippi Powers
continuous construction program.
In May 2011, Alabama Power issued $200 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011B 3.950%
Senior Notes due June 1, 2021 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011C 5.200%
Senior Notes due June 1, 2041. The net proceeds were used by Alabama Power for the redemption of
$100 million aggregate principal amount of the Series GG 5 7/8% Senior Notes due February 1, 2046,
$200 million aggregate principal amount of the Series II 5.875% Senior Notes due March 15, 2046,
and $150 million aggregate principal amount of the Series JJ 6.375% Senior Notes due June 15, 2046.
In May 2011, Gulf Power issued $125 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011A 5.75% Senior
Notes due June 1, 2051. The net proceeds from the sale of the Series 2011A Senior Notes were used
to repay a $110 million bank note, to repay a portion of Gulf Powers outstanding short-term
indebtedness, and for general corporate purposes, including Gulf Powers continuous construction
program.
Subsequent to June 30, 2011, Georgia Power redeemed $67 million of pollution control revenue bonds.
Subsequent to June 30, 2011, approximately $8 million of
Georgia Powers pollution control revenue bonds matured.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements and contractual
obligations, Southern Company and its subsidiaries plan to continue, when economically feasible, a
program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if
market conditions permit.
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PART I
Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Market Price Risk
herein for each registrant and Note 1 to the financial statements of each registrant under
Financial Instruments, Note 11 to the financial statements of Southern Company, Alabama Power,
and Georgia Power, Note 10 to the financial statements of Gulf Power and Mississippi Power, and
Note 9 to the financial statements of Southern Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. Also, see Note
(H) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for information relating to derivative
instruments.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, Southern Company, Alabama Power,
Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, and Southern Power conducted separate evaluations
under the supervision and with the participation of each companys management, including the Chief
Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation
of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon these evaluations, the Chief Executive Officer and
the Chief Financial Officer, in each case, concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures
are effective.
(b) Changes in internal controls.
There have been no changes in Southern Companys, Alabama Powers, Georgia Powers, Gulf Powers,
Mississippi Powers, or Southern Powers internal control over financial reporting (as such term is
defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the
second quarter 2011 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect
Southern Companys, Alabama Powers, Georgia Powers, Gulf Powers, Mississippi Powers, or
Southern Powers internal control over financial reporting.
35
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Operating Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail revenues |
|
$ |
1,244 |
|
|
$ |
1,222 |
|
|
$ |
2,370 |
|
|
$ |
2,398 |
|
Wholesale revenues, non-affiliates |
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
138 |
|
|
|
309 |
|
Wholesale revenues, affiliates |
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
150 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
Other revenues |
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating revenues |
|
|
1,440 |
|
|
|
1,462 |
|
|
|
2,760 |
|
|
|
2,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel |
|
|
428 |
|
|
|
466 |
|
|
|
823 |
|
|
|
955 |
|
Purchased power, non-affiliates |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
31 |
|
Purchased power, affiliates |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
103 |
|
|
|
104 |
|
Other operations and maintenance |
|
|
290 |
|
|
|
308 |
|
|
|
587 |
|
|
|
618 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
316 |
|
|
|
298 |
|
Taxes other than income taxes |
|
|
85 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
170 |
|
|
|
163 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
1,036 |
|
|
|
1,073 |
|
|
|
2,027 |
|
|
|
2,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
|
404 |
|
|
|
389 |
|
|
|
733 |
|
|
|
788 |
|
Other Income and (Expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized |
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
(76 |
) |
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
(151 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income and (expense) |
|
|
(73 |
) |
|
|
(70 |
) |
|
|
(144 |
) |
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings Before Income Taxes |
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
319 |
|
|
|
589 |
|
|
|
654 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
119 |
|
|
|
227 |
|
|
|
241 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
362 |
|
|
|
413 |
|
Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock |
|
$ |
190 |
|
|
$ |
190 |
|
|
$ |
342 |
|
|
$ |
393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock |
|
$ |
190 |
|
|
$ |
190 |
|
|
$ |
342 |
|
|
$ |
393 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qualifying hedges: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $(1), $-, $1, and $-, respectively |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net
income, net of tax of $(1), $-, $(1), and $1, respectively |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income |
|
$ |
189 |
|
|
$ |
189 |
|
|
$ |
343 |
|
|
$ |
393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
37
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
362 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization, total |
|
|
373 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
174 |
|
|
|
124 |
|
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(17 |
) |
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-Receivables |
|
|
(57 |
) |
|
|
(49 |
) |
-Fossil fuel stock |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
-Materials and supplies |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
-Other current assets |
|
|
(66 |
) |
|
|
(49 |
) |
-Accounts payable |
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
(88 |
) |
-Accrued taxes |
|
|
193 |
|
|
|
(45 |
) |
-Accrued compensation |
|
|
(52 |
) |
|
|
(21 |
) |
-Other current liabilities |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
819 |
|
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property additions |
|
|
(485 |
) |
|
|
(483 |
) |
Distribution of restricted cash from pollution control revenue bonds |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases |
|
|
(252 |
) |
|
|
(84 |
) |
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales |
|
|
252 |
|
|
|
84 |
|
Cost of removal, net of salvage |
|
|
(47 |
) |
|
|
(16 |
) |
Change in construction payables |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
(28 |
) |
Other investing activities |
|
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for investing activities |
|
|
(557 |
) |
|
|
(547 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in notes payable, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
60 |
|
Proceeds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contributions from parent company |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Senior notes issuances |
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
|
|
Redemptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior notes |
|
|
(650 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred and preference stock dividends |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
Payment of common stock dividends |
|
|
(277 |
) |
|
|
(271 |
) |
Other financing activities |
|
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for financing activities |
|
|
(254 |
) |
|
|
(219 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
(268 |
) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
|
$ |
162 |
|
|
$ |
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest (net of $5 and $8 capitalized for 2011 and 2010, respectively) |
|
$ |
141 |
|
|
$ |
125 |
|
Income taxes (net of refunds) |
|
|
(100 |
) |
|
|
204 |
|
Noncash transactions accrued property additions at end of period |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
38
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
162 |
|
|
$ |
154 |
|
Restricted cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer accounts receivable |
|
|
376 |
|
|
|
362 |
|
Unbilled revenues |
|
|
164 |
|
|
|
153 |
|
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Other accounts and notes receivable |
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
35 |
|
Affiliated companies |
|
|
56 |
|
|
|
57 |
|
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts |
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(10 |
) |
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost |
|
|
378 |
|
|
|
391 |
|
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
|
|
344 |
|
|
|
346 |
|
Vacation pay |
|
|
56 |
|
|
|
55 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
128 |
|
|
|
208 |
|
Other regulatory assets, current |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
1,755 |
|
|
|
1,822 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In service |
|
|
20,394 |
|
|
|
19,966 |
|
Less accumulated provision for depreciation |
|
|
7,127 |
|
|
|
6,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant in service, net of depreciation |
|
|
13,267 |
|
|
|
13,035 |
|
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost |
|
|
329 |
|
|
|
283 |
|
Construction work in progress |
|
|
443 |
|
|
|
547 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant, and equipment |
|
|
14,039 |
|
|
|
13,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property and Investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries |
|
|
62 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value |
|
|
570 |
|
|
|
552 |
|
Miscellaneous property and investments |
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other property and investments |
|
|
706 |
|
|
|
687 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges related to income taxes |
|
|
529 |
|
|
|
488 |
|
Prepaid pension costs |
|
|
277 |
|
|
|
257 |
|
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Other regulatory assets, deferred |
|
|
685 |
|
|
|
675 |
|
Other deferred charges and assets |
|
|
218 |
|
|
|
196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred charges and other assets |
|
|
1,730 |
|
|
|
1,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
18,230 |
|
|
$ |
17,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
39
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities due within one year |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
200 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affiliated |
|
|
206 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
Other |
|
|
208 |
|
|
|
273 |
|
Customer deposits |
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
Accrued taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued income taxes |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
Other accrued taxes |
|
|
78 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
63 |
|
Accrued vacation pay |
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
45 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
99 |
|
Liabilities from risk management activities |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
31 |
|
Over recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
849 |
|
|
|
1,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term Debt |
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
5,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deferred income taxes |
|
|
2,968 |
|
|
|
2,747 |
|
Deferred credits related to income taxes |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
85 |
|
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits |
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
Employee benefit obligations |
|
|
306 |
|
|
|
311 |
|
Asset retirement obligations |
|
|
536 |
|
|
|
520 |
|
Other cost of removal obligations |
|
|
693 |
|
|
|
701 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, deferred |
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
217 |
|
Other deferred credits and liabilities |
|
|
67 |
|
|
|
87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred credits and other liabilities |
|
|
4,987 |
|
|
|
4,825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
12,072 |
|
|
|
11,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemable Preferred Stock |
|
|
342 |
|
|
|
342 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preference Stock |
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stockholders Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, par value $40 per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized - 40,000,000 shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding - 30,537,500 shares |
|
|
1,222 |
|
|
|
1,222 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
|
2,169 |
|
|
|
2,156 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
2,088 |
|
|
|
2,022 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total common stockholders equity |
|
|
5,473 |
|
|
|
5,393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
$ |
18,230 |
|
|
$ |
17,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
40
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2011 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2010
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2011 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2010
OVERVIEW
Alabama Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail and
wholesale customers within its traditional service area located within the State of Alabama and to
wholesale customers in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks
of Alabama Powers primary business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to
maintain a constructive regulatory environment, to maintain and grow energy sales given economic
conditions, and to effectively manage and secure timely recovery of costs. These costs include
those related to projected long-term demand growth, increasingly stringent environmental standards,
fuel, capital expenditures, and restoration following major storms. Appropriately balancing
required costs and capital expenditures with customer prices will continue to challenge Alabama
Power for the foreseeable future.
Alabama Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include
customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income after dividends on
preferred and preference stock. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Key Performance Indicators of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the
Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$
|
|
|
|
$(51)
|
|
(13.0) |
|
Alabama Powers net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock for the second quarter
2011 and second quarter 2010 was $190 million. Alabama Powers net income after dividends on
preferred and preference stock for year-to-date 2011 was $342 million compared to $393 million for
the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, the $51 million decrease when compared to
the corresponding period in 2010 was primarily due to reductions in wholesale revenues from sales
to non-affiliates, significantly colder weather in the first quarter 2010, an increase in
depreciation and amortization, and a reduction in AFUDC equity. The decreases in income were
partially offset by a decrease in operations and maintenance expenses and an increase in revenues
under Rate CNP Environmental associated with the completion of construction projects related to
environmental mandates.
Retail Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$22
|
|
1.8
|
|
$(28)
|
|
(1.2) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, retail revenues were $1.24 billion compared to $1.22 billion for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, retail revenues were $2.37 billion compared
to $2.40 billion for the corresponding period in 2010.
41
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Details of the change to retail revenues are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Retail prior year |
|
$ |
1,222 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rates and pricing |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
|
Sales growth (decline) |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
Weather |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
|
|
(37 |
) |
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
Fuel and other cost recovery |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
(42 |
) |
|
|
(1.8 |
) |
|
Retail current year |
|
$ |
1,244 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
|
$ |
2,370 |
|
|
|
(1.2 |
)% |
|
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the second quarter 2011 and
year-to-date 2011, when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010, primarily due to increased
revenues associated with Rate CNP Environmental. The increase was due to the completion of
construction projects related to environmental mandates, although there was no increase in the Rate
CNP Environmental billing factors in 2011.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales increased in the second quarter 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010. Industrial KWH energy sales increased 4.8% due to an increase in
demand resulting from changes in production levels primarily in the chemical and primary metals
sectors. Weather-adjusted residential KWH energy sales increased 1.1% driven by an increase in
demand. Weather-adjusted commercial KWH energy sales decreased 2.5% due to a decline in demand.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales increased year-to-date 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010. Industrial KWH energy sales increased 7.1% due to an increase in
demand resulting from changes in production levels primarily in the chemical and primary metals
sectors. Weather-adjusted commercial KWH energy sales decreased 1.8% due to a decline in demand.
Weather-adjusted residential KWH energy sales decreased 0.9% driven by a slight decline in demand.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased in the second quarter 2011 when compared to
the corresponding period in 2010. Residential and commercial sales revenues increased 1.2% and
0.8%, respectively, as a result of slightly more favorable weather when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather decreased year-to-date 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010. Residential and commercial sales revenues decreased 3.2% and 0.3%,
respectively, as a result of significantly colder weather in the first quarter 2010.
Fuel and other cost recovery revenues decreased in the second quarter 2011 and year-to-date 2011,
when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010, primarily due to a decrease in fuel costs and a
decrease in costs associated with PPAs certificated by the Alabama PSC. Electric rates include
provisions to recognize the full recovery of fuel costs, purchased power costs, PPAs certificated
by the Alabama PSC, and costs associated with the NDR. Under these provisions, fuel and other cost
recovery revenues generally equal fuel and other cost recovery expenses and do not impact net
income.
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Retail Rate
Adjustments of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power
under Retail Regulatory Matters in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
42
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Wholesale Revenues Non-Affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$(67)
|
|
(48.9)
|
|
$(171)
|
|
(55.3) |
|
Wholesale revenues from non-affiliates will vary depending on the market prices of wholesale energy
compared to the cost of Alabama Power and Southern Company system-owned generation, demand for
energy within the Southern Company service territory, and availability of Southern Company system
generation.
In the second quarter 2011, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $70 million compared to
$137 million for the corresponding period in 2010, reflecting a $34 million decrease in revenue
from energy sales and a $33 million decrease in capacity revenue. The decrease was primarily due
to a 56.0% decrease in KWH sales, partially offset by a 16.5% increase in the price of energy.
For year-to-date 2011, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $138 million compared to $309
million for the corresponding period in 2010, reflecting a $92 million decrease in revenue from
energy sales and a $79 million decrease in capacity revenue. The decrease was primarily due to a
61.7% decrease in KWH sales, partially offset by a 16.4% increase in the price of energy.
In May 2010, the long-term unit power sales contracts expired and the unit power sales capacity
revenues ceased, resulting in a $72 million revenue reduction in the second quarter 2011 when
compared to the corresponding period in 2010 and a $174 million revenue reduction year-to-date 2011
when compared to the corresponding period in 2010. Beginning in June 2010, such capacity subject
to the unit power sales contracts became available for retail service. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Operating Revenues of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for additional information.
Wholesale Revenues Affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$22
|
|
41.5
|
|
$(1)
|
|
(0.7) |
|
Wholesale revenues from affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of
generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These affiliate sales are
made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions do not have a
significant impact on earnings since the energy is generally sold at marginal cost.
In the second quarter 2011, wholesale revenues from affiliates were $75 million compared to $53
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to a 58.2% increase
in KWH sales, partially offset by a 9.4% decrease in price.
For year-to-date 2011, the decrease in wholesale revenues from affiliates when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010 was not material.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 |
|
|
vs. |
|
vs. |
|
|
Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Fuel* |
|
$ |
(38 |
) |
|
|
(8.2 |
) |
|
$ |
(132 |
) |
|
|
(13.8 |
) |
Purchased power non-affiliates |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
30.8 |
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(9.7 |
) |
Purchased power affiliates |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(1.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total fuel and purchased power expenses |
|
$ |
(29 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(136 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Fuel includes fuel purchased by Alabama Power for tolling agreements where power is
generated by the provider
and is included in purchased power when determining the average cost of purchased power. |
In the second quarter 2011, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $502 million compared
to $531 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was due to a $20 million
decrease in the cost of fuel and the average cost of purchased power and a $14 million decrease in
total KWHs generated. The decreases were partially offset by a $6 million increase in the total
KWHs purchased.
For year-to-date 2011, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $954 million compared to $1.09
billion for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a $69 million
decrease in the cost of fuel and the average cost of purchased power and a $64 million decrease
related to lower KWHs generated as a result of significantly colder weather in the first quarter
2010.
Fuel and purchased power transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since energy
expenses are generally offset by energy revenues through Rate ECR. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Alabama PSC Matters Retail Fuel Cost Recovery herein for additional information.
Details of Alabama Powers cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Second Quarter |
|
Percent |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
Percent |
Average Cost |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Change |
|
|
(cents per net KWH) |
|
|
|
|
|
(cents per net KWH) |
|
|
|
|
Fuel * |
|
|
2.71 |
|
|
|
2.82 |
|
|
|
(3.9 |
) |
|
|
2.67 |
|
|
|
2.81 |
|
|
|
(5.0 |
) |
Purchased power |
|
|
6.02 |
|
|
|
6.19 |
|
|
|
(2.8 |
) |
|
|
5.66 |
|
|
|
6.65 |
|
|
|
(14.9 |
) |
|
* |
|
KWHs generated by hydro are excluded from the average cost of fuel. |
In the second quarter 2011, fuel expense was $428 million compared to $466 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The $38 million decrease was due to a 15.7% decrease in KWHs
generated by coal and a 6.4% decrease in the average cost of KWHs generated by natural gas, which
excludes fuel associated with tolling agreements. The decreases were partially offset by a 35.7%
increase in nuclear generation, an 11.3% increase in KWHs generated by natural gas, and a 7.3%
increase in the average cost of nuclear fuel.
For year-to-date 2011, fuel expense was $823 million compared to $955 million for the corresponding
period in 2010. The $132 million decrease was due to a 15.1% decrease in KWHs generated by coal and
a 12.8% decrease in the average cost of KWHs generated by natural gas, which excludes fuel
associated with tolling agreements. The decreases were partially offset by a 16.1% increase in the
average cost of nuclear fuel and a 14.7% increase in nuclear generation.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Non-Affiliates
The increase for second quarter 2011 and the decrease for year-to-date 2011 in purchased power
expense from non-affiliates, when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010, were not material.
Energy purchases from non-affiliates will vary depending on the market prices of wholesale energy
compared to the cost of Southern Company system-generated energy, demand for energy within the
Southern Company system service territory, and availability of Southern Company system generation.
Affiliates
In the second quarter 2011, purchased power expense from affiliates was $57 million compared to $52
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was related to a 23.3% increase in the
amount of energy purchased, partially offset by a 19.2% decrease in the average cost per KWH.
For year-to-date 2011, the decrease in purchased power expense from affiliates, when compared to
the corresponding period in 2010, was not material.
Energy purchases from affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of
generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These purchases are made
in accordance with the IIC, or other contractual agreements, all as approved by the FERC.
Other Operations and Maintenance Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$(18)
|
|
(5.8)
|
|
$(31)
|
|
(5.0) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $290 million compared to
$308 million for the corresponding period in 2010. Distribution and transmission expenses
decreased $16 million primarily due to reductions in overhead line costs due to storm restoration
efforts. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Alabama PSC Matters Natural Disaster Reserve herein
for additional information. Administrative and general expenses decreased $4 million primarily
related to decreases in injuries and damages expenses and affiliated service company expenses,
partially offset by an increase in labor and other general expenses. Nuclear production expenses
decreased $3 million primarily due to a change to the nuclear maintenance outage accounting process
associated with the routine refueling activities, as approved by the Alabama PSC in August 2010.
As a result, no nuclear maintenance outage expenses will be recognized in 2011, reducing nuclear
production expense by approximately $50 million as compared to 2010. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Nuclear Outage Accounting Order of
Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information. In addition, the decrease in
nuclear production expenses was partially offset by an increase in operations costs related to
increases in labor. Steam production expenses increased $4 million related to scheduled outage
costs.
For year-to-date 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $587 million compared to $618
million for the corresponding period in 2010. Administrative and general expenses decreased $13
million primarily related to decreases in injuries and damages expenses and affiliated service
companies expenses. Distribution and transmission expenses decreased $12 million primarily due to
reductions in overhead line costs due to storm restoration efforts. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Alabama PSC Matters Natural Disaster Reserve herein for additional information. Nuclear
production expenses decreased $11 million primarily due to a change to the nuclear maintenance
outage accounting process, as discussed above, partially offset by an increase in operations costs
related to increases in labor. Steam production expenses increased $6 million related to scheduled
outage costs and expenses related to environmental mandates (which are offset by revenues
associated with Rate CNP Environmental).
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Depreciation and Amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$6
|
|
3.9
|
|
$18
|
|
6.0 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, the increase in depreciation and amortization, when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010, was not material.
For year-to-date 2011, depreciation and amortization was $316 million compared to $298 million for
the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was due to additions of property, plant, and
equipment related to environmental mandates (which are offset by revenues associated with Rate CNP
Environmental), distribution, and transmission projects.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$(1)
|
|
(14.3)
|
|
$(9)
|
|
(45.0) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, the decrease in AFUDC equity, when compared to the corresponding period
in 2010, was not material.
For year-to-date 2011, AFUDC equity was $11 million compared to $20 million for the corresponding
period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to the completion of construction projects related
to environmental mandates at Plants Barry, Gaston, and Miller.
Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010 |
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
$12
|
|
10.1
|
|
$(14)
|
|
(5.8) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, income taxes were $131 million compared to $119 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings, an
increase in Alabama state income taxes due to a decrease in the state income tax deduction for
federal income taxes paid, and an increase in the tax expense associated with a decrease in the
Internal Revenue Code Section 199 production activities deduction.
For year-to-date 2011, income taxes were $227 million compared to $241 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to lower pre-tax earnings and prior
year tax return actualization, partially offset by an increase in Alabama state income taxes due to
a decrease in the state income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid, an increase in the tax
expense associated with a decrease in AFUDC equity, and a decrease in the Internal Revenue Code
Section 199 production activities deduction.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Alabama Powers future
earnings potential. The level of Alabama Powers future earnings depends on numerous factors that
affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Alabama Powers primary business of selling
electricity. These factors include Alabama Powers ability to maintain a constructive regulatory
environment that continues to allow for the timely recovery of prudently incurred costs during a
time of increasing costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon maintaining
energy sales which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition,
new energy contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the
price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand,
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
and the rate of economic growth or decline in Alabama Powers service area. Changes in economic
conditions impact sales for Alabama Power and the pace of the economic recovery remains uncertain.
The timing and extent of the economic recovery will impact growth and may impact future earnings.
For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes and regulations
could affect earnings if such costs cannot continue to be fully recovered in rates on a timely
basis. Further, higher costs that are recovered through regulated rates could contribute to
reduced demand for electricity, which could negatively impact results of operations, cash flows,
and financial condition. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of
Alabama Power under Environmental Matters in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Alabama Power has completed a preliminary assessment of the EPAs proposed Utility Maximum
Achievable Control Technology (MACT), water quality, and coal
combustion byproduct rules. See Air Quality and Water
Quality below for additional information regarding the proposed Utility MACT and
water quality rules. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters Environmental Statutes and Regulations Coal Combustion Byproducts of
Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding the proposed coal
combustion byproducts rule. Although its analysis is preliminary, Alabama Power estimates that the
aggregate capital costs for compliance with these rules could range from $5 billion to $7 billion through 2020
if adopted as proposed. These costs may arise from existing
unit retirements, installation of additional environmental controls,
the addition of new generating resources, and changing fuel sources for certain existing
units. Alabama Powers preliminary analysis further indicates that the short timeframe for
compliance with these rules could significantly impact electric system reliability and cause an
increase in costs of materials and services. The ultimate outcome of
these matters will depend on the final form of the proposed rules and the outcome of any legal
challenges to the rules and cannot be determined at this time.
New Source Review Actions
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters New
Source Review Actions of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama
Power under Environmental Matters New Source Review Actions in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for
additional information regarding civil actions brought by the EPA against certain Southern Company
subsidiaries. The EPAs action against Alabama Power alleged that Alabama Power violated the NSR
provisions of the Clean Air Act and related state laws with respect to certain of its coal-fired
generating facilities. On March 14, 2011, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
Alabama granted Alabama Powers motion for summary judgment on all remaining claims and dismissed
the case with prejudice. The EPA has appealed the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Carbon Dioxide Litigation
New York Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York Case of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 of the financial
statements of Alabama Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York
Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide litigation.
On June 20, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs federal common law claims
against Southern Company and four other electric utilities were displaced by the Clean Air Act and
EPA regulations addressing greenhouse gas emissions and remanded the case for consideration of
whether federal law may also preempt the remaining state law claims. The ultimate outcome of this
matter cannot be determined at this time.
Kivalina Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina Case of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial
statements of Alabama Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina
Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide litigation.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed this case on February 23, 2011, pending the
decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the New York case discussed above. The plaintiffs have moved
to lift the stay. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Other Litigation
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Other Litigation of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 of the
financial statements of Alabama Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation
Other Litigation in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide
litigation. On May 27, 2011, a class action complaint alleging damages as a result of Hurricane
Katrina was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi by the same
plaintiffs who brought a previous common law nuisance case involving substantially similar
allegations. The earlier case was ultimately dismissed by the trial and appellate courts on
procedural grounds. The current litigation was filed against numerous chemical, coal, oil, and
utility companies, including Alabama Power, and includes many of the same defendants that were
involved in the earlier case. Alabama Power believes these claims are without merit. The ultimate
outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Air Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Air Quality of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K
for additional information regarding regulation of air quality.
On May 3, 2011, the EPA published a proposed rule, called Utility MACT, which would impose
stringent emission limits on coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs).
The proposed rule establishes numeric emission limits for acid gases, mercury, and total
particulate matter. Meeting the proposed limits would likely require additional emission control
equipment such as scrubbers, SCRs, baghouses, and other control measures at many coal-fired EGUs.
Pursuant to a court-approved consent decree, the EPA must issue a final rule by November 16, 2011.
Compliance for existing sources would be required three years after the effective date of the final
rule. In the proposed rule, the EPA discussed the possibility of a one-year compliance extension
which could be granted by the EPA or the states on a case-by-case basis if necessary. If finalized
as proposed, compliance with this rule would require significant capital expenditures and
compliance costs at many of Alabama Powers facilities which could impact unit retirement and
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
replacement decisions. In addition, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition
could be impacted if the costs are not recovered through regulated rates. Further, there is
uncertainty regarding the ability of the electric utility industry to achieve compliance with the
requirements of the proposed rule within the proposed compliance period, and the limited compliance
period could negatively impact electric system reliability. The outcome of this rulemaking will
depend on the final rule and the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this
time.
In October 2008, the EPA approved a revision to Alabamas State Implementation Plan (SIP)
requirements related to opacity which granted some flexibility to affected sources while requiring
compliance with Alabamas very strict opacity limits through use of continuous opacity monitoring
system data. On April 6, 2011, the EPA attempted to rescind its previous approval of the Alabama
SIP revision. On April 8, 2011, Alabama Power filed an appeal of that decision with the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and requested the court to stay the effectiveness of the EPAs
attempted rescission pending judicial review. The EPAs decision became effective May 6, 2011 and
the court denied Alabama Powers requested stay on May 12, 2011. Unless the court resolves Alabama
Powers appeal in its favor, the EPAs rescission will continue to impact Alabama Power. The EPAs
rescission has impacted unit availability and increased maintenance and compliance costs. The
final outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
On
July 6, 2011, the EPA signed the final Cross State Air Pollution
Rule (CSAPR) requiring reductions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide emissions from power plants in 27 states located in the eastern half of the U.S. The CSAPR
addresses interstate emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that interfere with downwind
states ability to meet or maintain national ambient air quality standards for ozone and/or
particulate matter. The CSAPR takes effect quickly, with the first phase of compliance beginning
January 1, 2012. The CSAPR replaces the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule. The State of Alabama is
affected by the CSAPRs summer ozone season nitrogen oxide allowance trading program and by the
annual sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide allowance trading programs for particulate matter. The
CSAPR establishes unique emissions budgets for the State of Alabama, which may impact unit
availability. The ultimate outcome will
depend on the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
Water Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Water Quality of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K
for additional information regarding regulation of water quality. On April 20, 2011, the EPA
published a rule that establishes standards for reducing impacts to fish and other aquatic life
caused by cooling water intake structures at existing power plants and manufacturing facilities.
The rule also addresses cooling water intake structures for new units at existing facilities. The
rule focuses on reducing adverse impacts to fish and other aquatic life due to impingement (when
fish and other aquatic life are trapped by water flow velocity against a facilitys cooling water
intake structure screens) and entrainment (when aquatic organisms are drawn through a facilitys
cooling water system after entering through the cooling water intake structure). Affected cooling
water intake structures would have to comply with national impingement standards (for intake
velocity or alternatively numeric impingement reduction standards) and entrainment reduction
requirements (determined on a case-by-case basis). The rules proposed impingement standards could
require changes to cooling water intake structures at many of Alabama Powers existing generating
facilities, including facilities with closed-cycle re-circulating cooling systems (cooling
towers). To address the rules entrainment standards, facilities with once-through cooling systems
may have to install cooling towers. New units constructed at existing plants would have to meet
the national impingement standards and install closed-cycle cooling or the equivalent to meet the
entrainment mandate. The EPA has agreed in a settlement agreement to issue a final rule by July
27, 2012. If finalized as proposed, some of Alabama Powers facilities may be subject to
significant additional capital expenditures and compliance costs that could affect future unit
retirement and replacement decisions. Also, results of operations, cash flows, and financial
condition could be significantly impacted if such costs are not recovered through regulated rates.
The ultimate outcome of this rulemaking will depend on the final rule and the outcome of any legal
challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FERC Matters
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL FERC Matters of Alabama
Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information. On June 8, 2011, Alabama Power filed
an application with the FERC to relicense the Martin hydroelectric project located on the
Tallapoosa River. The current license will expire in 2013. The
ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be
determined at this time.
Alabama PSC Matters
Retail Rate Adjustments
See BUSINESS Rate Matters Rate Structure and Cost Recovery Plans of Alabama Power in Item 1
and MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Retail Rate
Adjustments and PSC Matters Natural Disaster Reserve of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for information regarding the rate structure of Alabama Power. On July 12, 2011, the Alabama
PSC issued an order to eliminate a tax-related adjustment under Alabama Powers rate structure
effective with October 2011 billings. Alabama Power anticipates the elimination of this adjustment
will result in additional revenues of approximately $30 million for the remainder of 2011 and is
expected to have an annual effect of approximately $150 million beginning in 2012.
In accordance with the order, Alabama Power will make additional accruals to the NDR in the fourth
quarter 2011 of an amount equal to such additional 2011 revenues from the elimination of the
tax-related adjustment, to replenish the NDR, which was impacted as a result of operations and
maintenance expenses incurred in connection with the April 2011 storms in Alabama. Alabama Power
expects that these additional revenues will preclude the need for a rate adjustment under Rate
Stabilization and Equalization (Rate RSE). Accordingly, Alabama Power agreed to a moratorium on
any increase in 2012 under Rate RSE.
Natural Disaster Reserve
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Natural
Disaster Reserve of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements under Retail
Regulatory Matters Natural Disaster Reserve in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional
information.
On April 27, 2011, storms swept through the central part of Alabama causing significant damage in
parts of the service territory of Alabama Power. Over 400,000 of Alabama Powers 1.4 million
customers were without electrical service immediately after the storms, resulting from significant
damage to Alabama Powers transmission and distribution facilities. In addition, during the first
six months of 2011, multiple storms caused varying degrees of damage to Alabama Powers facilities.
The estimated cost of repairing the damage to facilities and restoring electrical service to
customers, as a result of these storms, is between $40 million and $55 million for operations and
maintenance expenses and between $135 million and $165 million for capital-related expenditures.
Alabama Power maintains a reserve for operations and maintenance expenses to cover the cost of
damages from major storms to Alabama Powers transmission and distribution facilities.
At June 30, 2011, the NDR had an accumulated balance of $90 million, which is included in the
Condensed Balance Sheets herein under other regulatory liabilities, deferred. The accruals are
reflected as operations and maintenance expenses in the Condensed Statements of Income herein.
In accordance with the order discussed above that was issued by the Alabama PSC on July 12, 2011 to
eliminate a tax-related adjustment under Alabama Powers rate structure, Alabama Power will make
additional accruals to the NDR in the fourth quarter 2011 of an amount equal to such additional
2011 revenues, which are expected to be approximately $30 million.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Fuel Cost
Recovery of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under
Retail Regulatory Matters Fuel Cost Recovery in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information
regarding Alabama Powers fuel cost recovery. Alabama Powers under recovered fuel costs as of
June 30, 2011 totaled $35 million as compared to $4 million at December 31, 2010. These under
recovered fuel costs at June 30, 2011 are included in under recovered regulatory clause revenues
and deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues on Alabama Powers Condensed Balance Sheets
herein. This classification is based on an estimate which includes such factors as weather,
generation availability, energy demand, and the price of energy. A change in any of these factors
could have a material impact on the timing of any recovery of the under recovered fuel costs.
Income Tax Matters
Bonus Depreciation
In September 2010, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (SBJCA) was signed into law. The
SBJCA includes an extension of the 50% bonus depreciation for certain property acquired and placed
in service in 2010 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in
2011). Additionally, in December 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and
Job Creation Act of 2010 (Tax Relief Act) was signed into law. Major tax incentives in the Tax Relief Act
include 100% bonus depreciation for property placed in service after September 8, 2010 and through
2011 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in 2012) and 50%
bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2012 (and for certain long-term construction
projects to be placed in service in 2013), which will have a positive impact on the future cash
flows of Alabama Power. On March 29, 2011, the IRS issued additional guidance and safe harbors
relating to the 50% and 100% bonus depreciation rules. The guidance creates questions about how
the rules should be applied. Based on recent discussions with the IRS, Alabama Power estimates the
potential increased cash flow for 2011 to be between approximately $130 million and $200 million.
The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Other Matters
Alabama Power is involved in various other matters being litigated and regulatory matters that
could affect future earnings. In addition, Alabama Power is subject to certain claims and legal
actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Alabama Powers business activities are
subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment, such as
regulation of air emissions and water discharges. Litigation over environmental issues and claims
of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen
enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air and water quality standards, has
increased generally throughout the U.S. In particular, personal injury and other claims for
damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials, and common law nuisance claims for
injunctive relief and property damage allegedly caused by greenhouse gas and other emissions, have
become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Alabama
Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported
herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K,
management does not anticipate that the ultimate liabilities, if any, arising from such current
proceedings would have a material effect on Alabama Powers financial statements.
The events in Japan have created uncertainties that may affect transportation of materials, price
of fuels, availability of equipment from Japanese manufacturers, and future costs for operating
nuclear plants. Specifically, the NRC plans to perform additional operational and safety reviews
of existing nuclear facilities in the U.S., which could potentially impact future operations and
capital requirements. As a first step in this review, on July 12, 2011, a special NRC task force
issued a report with initial recommendations for enhancing nuclear reactor safety in the U.S.,
including potential changes
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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
in emergency planning, onsite backup generation, and spent fuel pools for existing reactors. The
final form and resulting impact of any changes to safety requirements for existing nuclear reactors
will be dependent on further review and action by the NRC and cannot be determined at this time.
See RISK FACTORS of Alabama Power in Item 1A of the Form 10-K for a discussion of certain risks
associated with the operation of nuclear generating units, including potential impacts that could
result from a major incident at a nuclear facility anywhere in the world.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other
contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future
earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Alabama Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Significant accounting
policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Alabama Power in Item 8 of the Form
10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material
impact on Alabama Powers results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and
measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the
financial statements. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for a complete discussion of Alabama Powers critical accounting policies and estimates
related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, Unbilled Revenues, and Pension and
Other Postretirement Benefits.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Alabama Powers financial condition remained stable at June 30, 2011. Alabama Power intends to
continue to monitor its access to short-term and long-term capital markets as well as its bank
credit arrangements to meet future capital and liquidity needs. See Sources of Capital and
Financing Activities herein for additional information.
Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $819 million for the first six months of 2011,
an increase of $321 million as compared to the first six months of 2010. The increase in cash
provided from operating activities was primarily due to accrued taxes and deferred income taxes
related to benefits associated with bonus depreciation and other current liabilities. This
increase was partially offset by decreases in net income and accrued compensation. Net cash used
for investing activities totaled $557 million for the first six months of 2011 primarily due to
gross property additions related to steam generation equipment, nuclear fuel, transmission, and
distribution expenditures. Net cash used for financing activities totaled $254 million for the
first six months of 2011 primarily due to the issuances, redemptions, and a maturity of senior
notes and payment of common stock dividends. Fluctuations in cash flow from financing activities
vary from year to year based on capital needs and the maturity or redemption of securities.
Significant balance sheet changes for the first six months of 2011 include increases of $221
million in accumulated deferred income taxes related to additional bonus depreciation and $174
million in property, plant, and equipment associated with routine property additions and nuclear
fuel, partially offset by an $80 million decrease in prepaid expenses related to income taxes.
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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Capital
Requirements and Contractual Obligations of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a
description of Alabama Powers capital requirements for its construction program, scheduled
maturities of long-term debt, as well as the related interest, derivative obligations,
preferred and preference stock dividends, leases, purchase commitments, and trust funding
requirements. There are no requirements through June 30, 2012 for maturities of long-term debt.
The approved construction program of Alabama Power includes a base level investment of $0.9 billion
for 2011, $0.9 billion for 2012, and $1.1 billion for 2013. Included in Alabama Powers approved
construction program are estimated environmental expenditures to comply with existing statutes and
regulations of $47 million, $26 million, and $53 million for 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively.
Alabama Power anticipates that additional expenditures may be required to comply with
anticipated statutes and regulations. Such additional expenditures are estimated to be in amounts
up to $48 million, $108 million, and $354 million for 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. If the
EPAs proposed Utility MACT rule is finalized as proposed, Alabama Power estimates that the
potential incremental investments for new
environmental regulations may exceed these estimates. The construction program is subject to
periodic review and revision, and actual construction costs may vary from these estimates because
of numerous factors. These factors include: changes in business conditions; changes in load
projections; changes in environmental statutes and regulations; changes in generating plants,
including unit retirements and replacements, to meet new regulatory requirements; changes in FERC
rules and regulations; Alabama PSC approvals; changes in legislation; the cost and efficiency of
construction labor, equipment, and materials; project scope and design changes; storm impacts; and
the cost of capital. In addition, there can be no assurance that costs related to capital
expenditures will be fully recovered.
Sources of Capital
Alabama Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other
purposes from sources similar to those utilized in the past. Alabama Power has primarily utilized
funds from operating cash flows, unsecured debt, common stock, preferred stock, and preference
stock. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon
regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Sources of Capital of Alabama Power in Item 7
of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Alabama Powers current liabilities sometimes exceed current assets because of Alabama Powers debt
due within one year and the periodic use of short-term debt as a funding source primarily to meet
scheduled maturities of long-term debt, as well as cash needs, which can fluctuate significantly
due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Alabama
Power had at June 30, 2011 cash and cash equivalents of approximately $162 million and unused
committed credit arrangements with banks of approximately $1.27 billion. Of the unused credit
arrangements, $393 million expire in 2011, $75 million expire in 2012, and $800 million expire in
2016. Of the credit arrangements that expire in 2011, $368 million contain provisions allowing for
one-year term loans executable at expiration. Alabama Power expects to renew its credit
arrangements, as needed, prior to expiration. The credit arrangements provide liquidity support to
Alabama Powers commercial paper borrowings and $798 million are dedicated to funding purchase
obligations related to variable rate pollution control revenue bonds. Subsequent to June 30, 2011,
Alabama Power replaced $238 million of credit arrangements that expire in 2011 by entering into
credit arrangements for $22 million, $35 million, and $200 million which will expire in 2012, 2013,
and 2014, respectively. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under Bank Credit
Arrangements in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (E) to the Condensed Financial Statements under
Bank Credit Arrangements herein for additional information. Alabama Power may also meet
short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial
paper at the request and for the benefit of Alabama Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries.
During the second quarter 2011, Alabama Power had no commercial paper borrowings outstanding.
Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial
paper programs, lines of credit, and cash.
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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Credit Rating Risk
Alabama Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment
schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts
that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change
to below BBB- and/or Baa3. These contracts are primarily for physical electricity purchases, fuel
purchases, fuel transportation and storage, and energy price risk management. At June 30, 2011,
the maximum potential collateral requirements under these contracts at a rating below BBB- and/or
Baa3 were approximately $319 million. Included in these amounts are certain agreements that could
require collateral in the event that one or more Power Pool participants has a credit rating change
to below investment grade. Generally, collateral may be provided by a Southern Company guaranty,
letter of credit, or cash. Additionally, any credit rating downgrade could impact Alabama Powers
ability to access capital markets, particularly the short-term debt market.
Market Price Risk
Alabama Powers market risk exposure relative to interest rate changes for the second quarter 2011
has not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2010 reporting period. Since a
significant portion of outstanding indebtedness remains at fixed rates, Alabama Power is not aware
of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect exposures on existing indebtedness in
the near term. However, the impact on future financing costs cannot now be determined.
Due to cost-based rate regulation and other various cost recovery mechanisms, Alabama Power
continues to have limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices,
and prices of electricity. Alabama Power continues to manage a retail fuel-hedging program
implemented per the guidelines of the Alabama PSC. As such, Alabama Power had no material change
in market risk exposure for the second quarter 2011 when compared with the December 31, 2010
reporting period.
The changes in fair value of energy-related derivative contracts, the majority of which are
composed of regulatory hedges, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
|
|
Changes |
|
Changes |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
(in millions) |
Contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period, assets (liabilities), net |
|
$ |
(27 |
) |
|
$ |
(38 |
) |
Contracts realized or settled |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
Current period changes(a) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
Contracts outstanding at the end of the period, assets (liabilities), net |
|
$ |
(24 |
) |
|
$ |
(24 |
) |
|
(a) |
|
Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any. |
The change in the fair value positions of the energy-related derivative contracts for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was an increase of $3 million and an increase of $14
million, respectively, substantially all of which is due to natural gas positions. The change is
attributable to both the volume of mmBtu and prices of natural gas. At June 30, 2011, Alabama
Power had a net hedge volume of 31 million mmBtu with a weighted average contract cost
approximately $0.79 per mmBtu above market prices, compared to 31 million mmBtu at March 31, 2011
with a weighted average contract cost approximately $0.90 per mmBtu above market prices and
compared to 34 million mmBtu at December 31, 2010 with a weighted average contract cost
approximately $1.14 per mmBtu above market prices.
Regulatory hedges relate to Alabama Powers fuel-hedging program where gains and losses are
initially recorded as regulatory liabilities and assets, respectively, and then are included in
fuel expense as they are recovered through the fuel cost recovery clause.
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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses recognized in income for the three and six months ended June
30, 2011 and 2010 for energy-related derivative contracts that are not hedges were not material.
Alabama Power uses over-the-counter contracts that are not exchange traded but are fair valued
using prices which are market observable, and thus fall into Level 2. See Note (C) to the
Condensed Financial Statements herein for further discussion on fair value measurements. The
maturities of the energy-related derivative contracts and the level of the fair value hierarchy in
which they fall at June 30, 2011 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2011 |
|
|
Fair Value Measurements |
|
|
Total |
|
Maturity |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Year 1 |
|
Years 2&3 |
|
Years 4&5 |
|
|
(in millions) |
Level 1 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of
contracts
outstanding at end
of period |
|
$ |
(24 |
) |
|
$ |
(20 |
) |
|
$ |
(4 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) enacted in July 2010
could impact the use of over-the-counter derivatives by Alabama Power. Regulations to implement
the Dodd-Frank Act could impose additional requirements on the use of over-the-counter derivatives,
such as margin and reporting requirements, which could affect both the use and cost of
over-the-counter derivatives. The impact, if any, cannot be determined until regulations are
finalized.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
LIQUIDITY Market Price Risk of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 1 under Financial Instruments
and Note 11 to the financial statements of Alabama Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (H) to
the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
In February 2011, Alabama Powers $200 million Series HH 5.10% Senior Notes due February 1, 2011
matured.
In March 2011, Alabama Power issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011A 5.50%
Senior Notes due March 15, 2041. The proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including
Alabama Powers continuous construction program. Alabama Power settled $200 million of interest
rate hedges related to the Series 2011A 5.50% Senior Note issuance at a gain of approximately $4
million. The gain will be amortized to interest expense, in earnings, over 10 years.
In May 2011, Alabama Power issued $200 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011B 3.950%
Senior Notes due June 1, 2021 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011C 5.200%
Senior Notes due June 1, 2041. The net proceeds were used by Alabama Power for the redemption of
$100 million aggregate principal amount of the Series GG 5 7/8% Senior Notes due February 1, 2046,
$200 million aggregate principal amount of the Series II 5.875% Senior Notes due March 15, 2046,
and $150 million aggregate principal amount of the Series JJ 6.375% Senior Notes due June 15, 2046.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements and contractual
obligations, Alabama Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire
higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions
permit.
55
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Operating Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail revenues |
|
$ |
2,070 |
|
|
$ |
1,826 |
|
|
$ |
3,885 |
|
|
$ |
3,618 |
|
Wholesale revenues, non-affiliates |
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
198 |
|
Wholesale revenues, affiliates |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
Other revenues |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating revenues |
|
|
2,265 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
4,254 |
|
|
|
3,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel |
|
|
784 |
|
|
|
757 |
|
|
|
1,461 |
|
|
|
1,515 |
|
Purchased power, non-affiliates |
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
170 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
Purchased power, affiliates |
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
320 |
|
|
|
294 |
|
Other operations and maintenance |
|
|
419 |
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
841 |
|
|
|
789 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
244 |
|
Taxes other than income taxes |
|
|
94 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
181 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
1,728 |
|
|
|
1,589 |
|
|
|
3,324 |
|
|
|
3,174 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
|
537 |
|
|
|
411 |
|
|
|
930 |
|
|
|
810 |
|
Other Income and (Expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
47 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized |
|
|
(71 |
) |
|
|
(87 |
) |
|
|
(167 |
) |
|
|
(180 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income and (expense) |
|
|
(54 |
) |
|
|
(52 |
) |
|
|
(126 |
) |
|
|
(116 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings Before Income Taxes |
|
|
483 |
|
|
|
359 |
|
|
|
804 |
|
|
|
694 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
169 |
|
|
|
116 |
|
|
|
280 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
314 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
524 |
|
|
|
485 |
|
Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock |
|
$ |
309 |
|
|
$ |
238 |
|
|
$ |
515 |
|
|
$ |
476 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock |
|
$ |
309 |
|
|
$ |
238 |
|
|
$ |
515 |
|
|
$ |
476 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qualifying hedges: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net
income, net of tax of $1, $2, $1, and $4, respectively |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income |
|
$ |
309 |
|
|
$ |
241 |
|
|
$ |
516 |
|
|
$ |
482 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
57
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
524 |
|
|
$ |
485 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization, total |
|
|
426 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
189 |
|
|
|
85 |
|
Deferred revenues |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
(43 |
) |
Deferred expenses |
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
|
(47 |
) |
|
|
(71 |
) |
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
(10 |
) |
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(59 |
) |
|
|
(29 |
) |
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-Receivables |
|
|
(100 |
) |
|
|
(147 |
) |
-Fossil fuel stock |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
-Materials and supplies |
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
-Prepaid income taxes |
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
-Other current assets |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(10 |
) |
-Accounts payable |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
-Accrued taxes |
|
|
(123 |
) |
|
|
(104 |
) |
-Accrued compensation |
|
|
(42 |
) |
|
|
13 |
|
-Other current liabilities |
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
1,011 |
|
|
|
694 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property additions |
|
|
(931 |
) |
|
|
(1,112 |
) |
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases |
|
|
(1,152 |
) |
|
|
(432 |
) |
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales |
|
|
1,149 |
|
|
|
405 |
|
Cost of removal, net of salvage |
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
) |
Change in construction payables, net of joint owner portion |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
23 |
|
Other investing activities |
|
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for investing activities |
|
|
(921 |
) |
|
|
(1,118 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in notes payable, net |
|
|
(253 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
Proceeds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contributions from parent company |
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
570 |
|
Pollution control revenue bonds issuances |
|
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior notes issuances |
|
|
550 |
|
|
|
950 |
|
Other long-term debt issuances |
|
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
|
Redemptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pollution control revenue bonds |
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Senior notes |
|
|
(101 |
) |
|
|
(601 |
) |
Other long-term debt |
|
|
(300 |
) |
|
|
(3 |
) |
Payment of preferred and preference stock dividends |
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
(9 |
) |
Payment of common stock dividends |
|
|
(448 |
) |
|
|
(410 |
) |
Other financing activities |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities |
|
|
(77 |
) |
|
|
475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
51 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
|
$ |
21 |
|
|
$ |
65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest (net of $17 and $26 capitalized for 2011 and 2010, respectively) |
|
$ |
177 |
|
|
$ |
172 |
|
Income taxes (net of refunds) |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
96 |
|
Noncash transactions accrued property additions at end of period |
|
|
299 |
|
|
|
256 |
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
58
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
21 |
|
|
$ |
8 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer accounts receivable |
|
|
684 |
|
|
|
580 |
|
Unbilled revenues |
|
|
249 |
|
|
|
172 |
|
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
Joint owner accounts receivable |
|
|
56 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
Other accounts and notes receivable |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
67 |
|
Affiliated companies |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost |
|
|
568 |
|
|
|
624 |
|
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
|
|
377 |
|
|
|
371 |
|
Vacation pay |
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
78 |
|
Prepaid income taxes |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
99 |
|
Other regulatory assets, current |
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
105 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
2,445 |
|
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In service |
|
|
26,837 |
|
|
|
26,397 |
|
Less accumulated provision for depreciation |
|
|
10,137 |
|
|
|
9,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant in service, net of depreciation |
|
|
16,700 |
|
|
|
16,431 |
|
Other utility plant, net |
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
|
|
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost |
|
|
422 |
|
|
|
386 |
|
Construction work in progress |
|
|
3,533 |
|
|
|
3,287 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant, and equipment |
|
|
20,721 |
|
|
|
20,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property and Investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
70 |
|
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value |
|
|
751 |
|
|
|
818 |
|
Miscellaneous property and investments |
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other property and investments |
|
|
860 |
|
|
|
930 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges related to income taxes |
|
|
738 |
|
|
|
723 |
|
Prepaid pension costs |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
135 |
|
|
|
214 |
|
Other regulatory assets, deferred |
|
|
1,240 |
|
|
|
1,207 |
|
Other deferred charges and assets |
|
|
218 |
|
|
|
207 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred charges and other assets |
|
|
2,443 |
|
|
|
2,442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
26,469 |
|
|
$ |
25,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
59
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities due within one year |
|
$ |
332 |
|
|
$ |
415 |
|
Notes payable |
|
|
323 |
|
|
|
576 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affiliated |
|
|
295 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
Other |
|
|
651 |
|
|
|
574 |
|
Customer deposits |
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
198 |
|
Accrued taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued income taxes |
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Unrecognized tax benefits |
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
Other accrued taxes |
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
328 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
94 |
|
Accrued vacation pay |
|
|
56 |
|
|
|
58 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
Liabilities from risk management activities |
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
77 |
|
Other cost of removal obligations, current |
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
31 |
|
Nuclear decommissioning trust securities lending collateral |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
144 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
2,604 |
|
|
|
3,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term Debt |
|
|
8,465 |
|
|
|
7,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deferred income taxes |
|
|
4,010 |
|
|
|
3,718 |
|
Deferred credits related to income taxes |
|
|
125 |
|
|
|
129 |
|
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits |
|
|
225 |
|
|
|
229 |
|
Employee benefit obligations |
|
|
683 |
|
|
|
684 |
|
Asset retirement obligations |
|
|
731 |
|
|
|
705 |
|
Other cost of removal obligations |
|
|
128 |
|
|
|
131 |
|
Other deferred credits and liabilities |
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred credits and other liabilities |
|
|
6,130 |
|
|
|
5,807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
17,199 |
|
|
|
16,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred Stock |
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preference Stock |
|
|
221 |
|
|
|
221 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stockholders Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, without par value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized - 20,000,000 shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding - 9,261,500 shares |
|
|
398 |
|
|
|
398 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
|
5,486 |
|
|
|
5,291 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
3,130 |
|
|
|
3,063 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total common stockholders equity |
|
|
9,004 |
|
|
|
8,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
$ |
26,469 |
|
|
$ |
25,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
60
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2011 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2010
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2011 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2010
OVERVIEW
Georgia Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers
within its traditional service area located within the State of Georgia and to wholesale customers
in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Georgia Powers
business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to maintain a constructive
regulatory environment, to maintain and grow energy sales given economic conditions, and to
effectively manage and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs include those related
to projected long-term demand growth, increasingly stringent environmental standards, and fuel
prices. Georgia Power is currently constructing two new nuclear and three new combined cycle
generating units. Appropriately balancing required costs and capital expenditures with customer
prices will continue to challenge Georgia Power for the foreseeable future.
On May 24, 2011, the Georgia PSC approved Georgia Powers request to decrease fuel rates by 0.61%.
The decrease will reduce Georgia Powers annual billings by approximately $43 million effective
June 1, 2011. However, this will have no impact on earnings as fuel cost recovery revenues
generally equal energy expenses.
Georgia Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include
customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income after dividends on
preferred and preference stock. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Key Performance Indicators of Georgia Power in Item 7 of
the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$71
|
|
29.8
|
|
$39
|
|
8.2 |
|
Georgia Powers net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock for the second quarter
2011 was $309 million compared to $238 million for the corresponding period in 2010. Georgia
Powers year-to-date 2011 net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock was $515
million compared to $476 million for the corresponding period in 2010. These increases were
primarily due to increases in retail base revenues as authorized under the 2010 ARP and the NCCR tariff, which both became effective January 1, 2011 and a reduction in interest expense arising from the
settlement of litigation with the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), partially offset by higher
operations and maintenance expenses and income taxes and decreases in the amortization of the
regulatory liability related to other cost of removal obligations.
Retail Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$244
|
|
13.4
|
|
$267
|
|
7.4 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, retail revenues were $2.07 billion compared to $1.83 billion for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, retail revenues were $3.89 billion compared
to $3.62 billion for the corresponding period in 2010.
61
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Details of the change to retail revenues are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Retail prior year |
|
$ |
1,826 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,618 |
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rates and pricing |
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
9.9 |
|
|
|
321 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
|
Sales growth (decline) |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
Weather |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
Fuel cost recovery |
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
|
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
Retail current year |
|
$ |
2,070 |
|
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
$ |
3,885 |
|
|
|
7.4 |
% |
|
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased
in the second quarter and year-to-date 2011 when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010 due to increases in retail
base revenues as authorized under the 2010 ARP and the NCCR tariff, which both became effective January 1, 2011.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales increased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2011
when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010. Weather-adjusted residential KWH sales
increased 1.0%, weather-adjusted commercial KWH sales increased 0.6%, and weather-adjusted
industrial KWH sales increased 2.0% in the second quarter 2011 when compared to the corresponding
period in 2010. Weather-adjusted residential KWH sales increased 0.4%, weather-adjusted commercial
KWH sales decreased 0.6%, and weather-adjusted industrial KWH sales increased 2.7% year-to-date
2011 when compared to the corresponding period in 2010. Increased demand in the primary metals
sector was the main contributor to the increases in weather-adjusted industrial KWH sales for the
second quarter and year-to-date 2011.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased in the second quarter 2011 as a result of
slightly more favorable weather when compared to the corresponding period in 2010. Revenues
resulting from changes in weather decreased year-to-date 2011 as a result of significantly colder
weather in the first quarter 2010.
Fuel revenues and costs are allocated between retail and wholesale jurisdictions. Retail fuel cost
recovery revenues increased $50 million in the second quarter 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010 due to higher fuel costs per KWH generated and higher KWHs purchased.
Retail fuel cost recovery revenues decreased $30 million for year-to-date 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010 due to the lower cost of purchased power per KWH purchased and lower
KWHs generated. See Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under Retail Regulatory
Matters Fuel Cost Recovery herein for additional information.
Electric rates include provisions to adjust billings for fluctuations in fuel costs, including the
energy component of purchased power costs. Under these provisions, fuel revenues generally equal
fuel expenses, including the fuel component of purchased power costs, and do not affect net income.
Wholesale Revenues Non-Affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$9
|
|
10.2
|
|
$(18)
|
|
(9.1) |
|
Wholesale revenues from non-affiliates will vary depending on fuel prices, the market prices of
wholesale energy compared to the cost of Georgia Power and Southern Company system-owned
generation, demand for energy within the Southern Company service territory, and the availability
of Southern Company system generation.
62
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In the second quarter 2011, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $97 million compared to $88
million in the corresponding period in 2010, reflecting a $7 million increase in energy revenues
and a $2 million increase in capacity revenues. The increase in the second quarter 2011 was
primarily due to a 7.5% increase in KWH sales from higher demand due to more favorable weather and
increased sales to markets impacted by April storms in the second quarter, partially offset by the
effect of the expiration of a long-term unit power sales contract in May 2010.
For year-to-date 2011, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $180 million compared to $198
million in the corresponding period in 2010. This decrease was primarily due to a $14 million
decrease in energy revenues and a $4 million decrease in capacity revenues. The decrease in
year-to-date 2011 was primarily due to a 12.6% decrease in KWH sales from lower demand resulting
from significantly colder weather in the first quarter 2010 and the expiration of a long-term unit
power sales contract in May 2010.
Other Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$8
|
|
10.8
|
|
$20
|
|
14.1 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, other revenues were $82 million compared to $74 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, other revenues were $162 million compared to
$142 million for the corresponding period in 2010. These increases were primarily due to increases
in transmission revenues of $7 million and $16 million for the second quarter 2011 and year-to-date
2011, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2010 as a result of new contracts
that replaced the transmission component of a unit power sales contract that expired in May 2010.
Transmission revenues also increased due to the increased usage of Georgia Powers transmission
system by non-affiliate companies in the second quarter 2011 and year-to-date 2011 when compared to
the corresponding periods in 2010.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 |
|
|
vs. |
|
vs. |
|
|
Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Fuel* |
|
$ |
27 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
$ |
(54 |
) |
|
|
(3.6 |
) |
Purchased power non-affiliates |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
14.3 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
|
Purchased power affiliates |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
18.9 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
8.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total fuel and purchased power expenses |
|
$ |
64 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(24 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Fuel includes fuel purchased by Georgia Power for tolling agreements where power is
generated by the provider and is
included in purchased power when determining the average cost of purchased power. |
In the second quarter 2011, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $1.04 billion
compared to $973 million in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to a
0.9% increase in total KWHs generated and purchased to meet demand and a 2.9% increase in the
average cost of fuel and purchased power.
For
year-to-date 2011, total fuel and purchased power expenses were
$1.95 billion compared to $1.98
billion for the corresponding period in 2010. This decrease was
primarily due to a 2.5% decrease in total KWHs generated and
purchased primarily due to lower customer demand as a result of
significantly colder weather in the first quarter of 2010 and a 1.3% decrease in the average cost of fuel and
purchased power.
Fuel and purchased power transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since energy
expenses are generally offset by energy revenues through Georgia Powers fuel cost recovery clause.
See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Georgia PSC Matters Fuel Cost Recovery herein for additional
information.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Details of Georgia Powers cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
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3.97 |
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3.75 |
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5.9 |
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3.85 |
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3.76 |
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2.4 |
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5.79 |
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5.96 |
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5.68 |
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6.16 |
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In the second quarter 2011, fuel expense was $784 million compared to $757 million in the
corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to a 5.9% increase in the average cost of fuel
per KWH generated, partially offset by a 5.6% decrease in KWHs generated. The increase in cost and
the decrease in KWHs generated are primarily the result of higher coal prices, reflecting increased
global demand.
For year-to-date 2011, fuel expense was $1.46 billion compared to $1.52 billion in the
corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to an 8.3% decrease in KWHs
generated, partially offset by a 2.4% increase in the average cost of fuel per KWH generated. The
increase in cost and the decrease in KWHs generated are primarily the result of higher coal prices
as described above and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the price of nuclear fuel.
Non-Affiliates
In the second quarter 2011, purchased power expense from non-affiliates was $96 million compared to
$84 million in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to a 10.7% increase in the
volume of KWHs purchased and an 8.6% increase in the average cost per KWH purchased.
For year-to-date 2011, purchased power expense from non-affiliates were not significantly different
from the corresponding period in 2010.
Energy purchases from non-affiliates will vary depending on the market prices of wholesale energy
compared to the cost of Southern Company system-generated energy, demand for energy within the
Southern Company system service territory, and availability of Southern Company system generation.
Affiliates
In the second quarter 2011, purchased power expense from affiliates was $157 million compared to
$132 million in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to a 32.3% increase in the
volume of KWHs purchased, primarily as the result of a new PPA that began in June 2010, partially
offset by a 5.8% decrease in the average cost per KWH purchased, reflecting lower gas prices.
For year-to-date 2011, purchased power expense from affiliates was $320 million compared to $294
million in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to a 28.0% increase in the
volume of KWHs purchased, primarily as the result of a new PPA that began in June 2010, partially
offset by a 12.3% decrease in the average cost per KWH purchased, reflecting lower gas prices.
Energy purchases from affiliates will vary depending on the demand and the availability and cost of
generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These purchases are made
in accordance with the IIC or other contractual agreements, all as approved by the FERC.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Other Operations and Maintenance Expenses
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$19
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4.8
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$52
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6.6 |
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In the second quarter 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $419 million compared to
$400 million in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to a $5 million increase
in fossil power generation related to a fossil generation environmental impact research project, a
$5 million increase in transmission and distribution primarily due to overhead line maintenance
expense, and a $7 million increase in medical and other employee benefits.
For year-to-date 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $841 million compared to $789
million in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to an increase of $32 million
primarily related to scheduled outages and maintenance for generating units, an $8 million increase
in transmission and distribution primarily due to overhead line maintenance, and a $5 million
increase in uncollectible account expense.
Depreciation and Amortization
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$48
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36.9
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$107
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43.9 |
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In the second quarter 2011, depreciation and amortization was $178 million compared to $130 million
in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to amortization of $8 million
in the second quarter 2011 compared to $54 million in the corresponding period in 2010 of the
regulatory liability related to other cost of removal obligations as authorized by the Georgia PSC.
For year-to-date 2011, depreciation and amortization was $351 million compared to $244 million in
the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to amortization of $17 million
in year-to-date 2011 compared to $114 million in the corresponding period in 2010 of the regulatory
liability related to other cost of removal obligations as authorized by the Georgia PSC.
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under Retail Regulatory Matters Rate
Plans in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information on the other cost of removal
regulatory liability.
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes
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Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
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(change in millions)
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$8
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9.3
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$15
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In the second quarter 2011, taxes other than income taxes were $94 million compared to $86 million
in the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to a $4 million increase in franchise
fees related to higher operating revenues and a $2 million increase in property tax in the second
quarter 2011 compared to the corresponding period in 2010.
For year-to-date 2011, taxes other than income taxes were $181 million compared to $166 million in
the corresponding period in 2010. This increase was due to an $8 million increase in property tax
and a $6 million increase in franchise fees related to higher operating revenues.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
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(change in millions)
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$(14)
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(38.9)
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$(24)
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In the second quarter 2011, AFUDC equity was $22 million compared to $36 million in the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, AFUDC equity was $47 million compared to $71
million in the corresponding period in 2010. These decreases were primarily due to the inclusion
of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 construction work in progress in rate base effective January 1, 2011,
which reduced the amount of AFUDC capitalized. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia
Power under Construction Nuclear in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, Note (B) to the Condensed
Financial Statements herein under State PSC Matters Georgia Power Nuclear Construction, and
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Construction Nuclear herein for additional information.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
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$(16)
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In the second quarter 2011, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $71 million compared
to $87 million in the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, interest expense, net
of amounts capitalized was $167 million compared to $180 million in the corresponding period in
2010. These decreases were primarily due to a reduction of $23 million in interest expense related
to the settlement of litigation with the Georgia DOR, partially offset by a reduction in interest
capitalized due to the inclusion of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 construction work in progress in
rate base effective January 1, 2011, as described above. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Income
Tax Matters herein, Notes 3 and 5 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under Income Tax
Matters and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, respectively, in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, and Note (G)
herein for additional information.
Income Taxes
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$53
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45.7
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In the second quarter 2011, income taxes were $169 million compared to $116 million in the
corresponding period in 2010. The increase in income taxes was primarily due to higher pre-tax
earnings and a decrease in non-taxable AFUDC equity, as described previously.
For year-to-date 2011, income taxes were $280 million compared to $209 million in the corresponding
period in 2010. The increase in income taxes was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings, the
recognition in the first quarter 2010 of certain state income tax credits, and a decrease in
non-taxable AFUDC equity.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Georgia Powers future
earnings potential. The level of Georgia Powers future earnings depends on numerous factors that
affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Georgia Powers business of selling electricity.
These factors include Georgia Powers ability to maintain a constructive regulatory environment
that continues to allow for the timely recovery of prudently incurred costs during a time of
increasing costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon maintaining energy
sales which is subject to a
number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy contracts with
neighboring
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price
elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth or decline in Georgia Powers service area.
Changes in economic conditions impact sales for Georgia Power and the pace of the economic recovery
remains uncertain. The timing and extent of the economic recovery will impact growth and may
impact future earnings. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in
Item 1A and MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Georgia Power in
Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes and regulations
could affect earnings if such costs cannot continue to be fully recovered in rates on a timely
basis. Further, higher costs that are recovered through regulated rates could contribute to
reduced demand for electricity, which could negatively impact results of operations, cash flows,
and financial condition. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of
Georgia Power under Environmental Matters in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Georgia Power has completed a preliminary assessment of the EPAs proposed Utility Maximum
Achievable Control Technology (MACT), water quality, and coal
combustion byproduct rules. See Air Quality and Water
Quality below for additional information regarding the proposed Utility MACT and
water quality rules. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters Environmental Statutes and Regulations Coal Combustion Byproducts of
Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding the proposed coal
combustion byproducts rule. Although its analysis is preliminary, Georgia Power estimates that the
aggregate capital costs for compliance with these rules could range
from $5 billion to $7 billion through 2020 if adopted as proposed. These costs may
arise from existing unit retirements, installation of additional
environmental controls, the addition of new generating resources, and changing fuel sources for
certain existing units. Georgia Powers preliminary analysis further indicates that the short
timeframe for compliance with these rules could significantly impact electric system reliability
and cause an increase in costs of materials and services. The ultimate
outcome of these matters will depend on the final form of the proposed rules and the outcome of any
legal challenges to the rules and cannot be determined at this time.
Carbon Dioxide Litigation
New York Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York Case of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 of the financial
statements of Georgia Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York
Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide litigation.
On June 20, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs federal common law claims
against Southern Company and four other electric utilities were displaced by the Clean Air Act and
EPA regulations addressing greenhouse gas emissions and remanded the case for consideration of
whether federal law may also preempt the remaining state law claims. The ultimate outcome of this
matter cannot be determined at this time.
Kivalina Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina Case of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial
statements of Georgia Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina
Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide litigation.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed this case on February 23, 2011, pending the
decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the New York case discussed above. The
plaintiffs have moved to lift the stay. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined
at this time.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Other Litigation
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Other Litigation of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 of the
financial statements of Georgia Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation
Other Litigation in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide
litigation. On May 27, 2011, a class action complaint alleging damages as a result of Hurricane
Katrina was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi by the same
plaintiffs who brought a previous common law nuisance case involving substantially similar
allegations. The earlier case was ultimately dismissed by the trial and appellate courts on
procedural grounds. The current litigation was filed against numerous chemical, coal, oil, and
utility companies, including Georgia Power, and includes many of the same defendants that were
involved in the earlier case. Georgia Power believes these claims are without merit. The ultimate
outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Air Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Air Quality of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K
for additional information regarding regulation of air quality.
On May 3, 2011, the EPA published a proposed rule, called Utility MACT, which would impose
stringent emission limits on coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs).
The proposed rule establishes numeric emission limits for acid gases, mercury, and total
particulate matter. Meeting the proposed limits would likely require additional emission control
equipment such as scrubbers, SCRs, baghouses, and other control measures at many coal-fired EGUs.
Pursuant to a court-approved consent decree, the EPA must issue a final rule by November 16, 2011.
Compliance for existing sources would be required three years after the effective date of the final
rule. In the proposed rule, the EPA discussed the possibility of a one-year compliance extension
which could be granted by the EPA or the states on a case-by-case basis if necessary. If finalized
as proposed, compliance with this rule would require significant capital expenditures and
compliance costs at many of Georgia Powers facilities which could impact unit retirement and
replacement decisions. In addition, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition
could be impacted if the costs are not recovered through regulated rates. Further, there is
uncertainty regarding the ability of the electric utility industry to achieve compliance with the
requirements of the proposed rule within the proposed compliance period, and the limited compliance
period could negatively impact electric system reliability. The outcome of this rulemaking will
depend on the final rule and the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this
time.
In April 2010, the EPA proposed an Industrial Boiler MACT rule that would establish emissions
limits for various hazardous air pollutants typically emitted from industrial boilers, including
biomass boilers and start-up boilers. The EPA published the final rules on March 21, 2011 and, at
the same time, issued a notice of intent to reconsider the final rules to allow for additional
public review and comment. The EPA has announced plans to propose a revised rule by October 31,
2011 and to finalize the rule by April 30, 2012. Georgia Power has delayed the decision to convert
Plant Mitchell Unit 3 to biomass until there is greater clarity regarding these and other proposed
and recently adopted regulations. The impact of these regulations will depend on their final form
and the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
On June 23, 2011, the EPA published its determination that the 20-county area within metropolitan
Atlanta had achieved attainment with the current eight-hour ozone air quality standard. However, a
revised eight-hour ozone standard requiring even lower concentrations of ozone in ambient air is
expected to be finalized in late summer 2011.
On
July 6, 2011, the EPA signed the final Cross State Air Pollution
Rule (CSAPR) requiring reductions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide emissions from power plants in 27 states located in the eastern half of the U.S. The CSAPR
addresses interstate emissions of sulfur dioxide
and nitrogen oxides that interfere with downwind states ability to meet or maintain national
ambient air quality
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
standards for ozone and/or particulate matter. The CSAPR takes effect quickly, with the first
phase of compliance beginning January 1, 2012. The CSAPR replaces the 2005 Clean Air Interstate
Rule. The State of Georgia is affected by the CSAPRs summer ozone season nitrogen oxide allowance
trading program and by the annual sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide allowance trading programs for
particulate matter. The CSAPR establishes unique emissions budgets for the State of Georgia.
Georgia Power may need to purchase allowances to demonstrate compliance with the CSAPR. Unit
availability may also be impacted. The
ultimate outcome will depend on the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at
this time.
On March 22, 2011, the Board of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources began consideration of
modifications to the Georgia Multi-Pollutant Rule, which is designed to reduce emissions of
mercury, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides statewide. On June 29, 2011, the modifications were
approved and the compliance dates for certain of Georgia Powers coal-fired generating units were
changed as follows:
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See Georgia PSC Matters 2011 Integrated Resource Plan Update herein for additional
information.
Water Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Water Quality of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for additional information regarding regulation of water quality. On April 20, 2011, the EPA
published a rule that establishes standards for reducing impacts to fish and other aquatic life
caused by cooling water intake structures at existing power plants and manufacturing facilities.
The rule also addresses cooling water intake structures for new units at existing facilities. The
rule focuses on reducing adverse impacts to fish and other aquatic life due to impingement (when
fish and other aquatic life are trapped by water flow velocity against a facilitys cooling water
intake structure screens) and entrainment (when aquatic organisms are drawn through a facilitys
cooling water system after entering through the cooling water intake structure). Affected cooling
water intake structures would have to comply with national impingement standards (for intake
velocity or alternatively numeric impingement reduction standards) and entrainment reduction
requirements (determined on a case-by-case basis). The rules proposed impingement standards could
require changes to cooling water intake structures at many of Georgia Powers existing generating
facilities, including facilities with closed-cycle re-circulating cooling systems (cooling towers).
To address the rules entrainment standards, facilities with once-through cooling systems may have
to install cooling towers. New units constructed at existing plants would have to meet the
national impingement standards and install closed-cycle cooling or the equivalent to meet the
entrainment mandate. The EPA has agreed in a settlement agreement to issue a final rule by July
27, 2012. If finalized as proposed, some of Georgia Powers facilities may be subject to
significant additional capital expenditures and compliance costs that could affect future unit
retirement and replacement decisions. Also, results of operations, cash flows, and financial
condition could be significantly impacted if such costs are not recovered through regulated rates.
The ultimate outcome of this rulemaking will depend on the final rule and the outcome of any legal
challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Georgia PSC Matters
Fuel Cost Recovery
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Fuel Cost
Recovery of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under
Retail Regulatory Matters Fuel Cost Recovery in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional
information. As of June 30, 2011, Georgia Power had a total under recovered fuel cost balance of
approximately $321 million compared to $398 million at December 31, 2010.
On May 24, 2011, the Georgia PSC approved Georgia Powers request to decrease fuel rates by 0.61%.
The decrease will reduce Georgia Powers annual billings by approximately $43 million effective
June 1, 2011. Fuel cost recovery revenues as recorded on the financial statements are adjusted for
differences in actual recoverable fuel costs and amounts billed in current regulated rates.
Accordingly, any changes in the billing factor will not have a significant effect on Georgia
Powers revenues or net income, but will affect cash flow.
2011 Integrated Resource Plan Update
See Environmental Matters Air Quality and Water Quality herein and BUSINESS Rate
Matters Integrated Resource Planning of Georgia Power in Item 1, MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters Environmental Statutes and
Regulations Air Quality, Water Quality, and Coal Combustion Byproducts of Georgia
Power in Item 7, and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under Retail Regulatory
Matters Rate Plans in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding potential
rules and regulations being developed by the EPA, including the Utility MACT rule for coal- and
oil-fired EGUs, revisions to effluent guidelines for steam electric power plants, and additional
regulation of coal combustion byproducts; the State of Georgias Multi-Pollutant Rule; Georgia
Powers analysis of the potential costs and benefits of installing the required controls on its
fossil generating units in light of these regulations; and the 2010 ARP.
On August 4, 2011, Georgia Power filed an update to its IRP (2011 IRP Update). The filing includes
Georgia Powers application to decertify Plant Branch Units 1 and 2 as of December 31, 2013 and
October 1, 2013, the compliance dates for the respective units under the Georgia Multi-Pollutant
Rule. However, as a result of the considerable uncertainty regarding pending state and federal
environmental regulations, Georgia Power is continuing to defer decisions to add controls, switch
fuel, or retire its remaining fossil generating units where environmental controls have not yet
been installed, representing approximately 2,600 MWs of capacity. Georgia Power expects to update
its economic analysis of these units once the Utility MACT rule is finalized. Georgia Power
currently expects that certain units, representing approximately 600 MWs of capacity, are more
likely than others to switch fuel or be controlled in time to comply with the Utility MACT rule.
However, even if the updated economic analysis shows more positive benefits associated with adding
controls or switching fuel for more units, it is unlikely that all of the required controls could
be completed by 2015, the expected effective date of the Utility MACT rule. As a result, Georgia
Power currently cannot rely on the availability of approximately 2,000 MWs of capacity in 2015. As
such, the 2011 IRP Update also includes Georgia Powers application requesting that the Georgia PSC
certify the purchase of a total of 1,562 MWs of capacity beginning in 2015, from four PPAs selected
through the 2015 request for proposal process.
Under the terms of the 2010 ARP, any costs associated with changes to Georgia Powers approved
environmental operating or capital budgets resulting from new or revised environmental regulations
through 2013 that are approved by the Georgia PSC in connection with an updated IRP will be
deferred as a regulatory asset to be recovered over a time period deemed appropriate by the Georgia
PSC. In connection with the retirement decision, Georgia Power reclassified the retail portion of
the net carrying value of Plant Branch Units 1 and 2 from plant in service, net of depreciation, to
other utility plant, net. Georgia Power is continuing to depreciate these units using the current
composite straight-line
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rates previously approved by the Georgia PSC and upon actual retirement has requested that the
Georgia PSC approve the continued deferral and amortization of the units remaining net carrying
value. As a result of this regulatory treatment, the de-certification of Plant Branch Units 1 and
2 is not expected to have a significant impact on Georgia Powers financial statements.
The Georgia PSC is expected to vote on these requests in March 2012. The ultimate outcome of these
matters cannot be determined at this time.
Storm Damage Recovery
During April 2011, severe storms in Georgia caused significant damage to Georgia Powers
distribution and transmission facilities. Georgia Power defers and recovers certain costs related
to damages from major storms as mandated by the Georgia PSC. As of June 30, 2011, the balance in
the regulatory asset related to storm damage was $43 million. As a result of this regulatory
treatment, the costs related to the storms are not expected to have a material impact on Georgia
Powers financial statements. See Note 1 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under Storm
Damage Reserve in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Income Tax Matters
Georgia State Income Tax Credits
Georgia Powers 2005 through 2009 income tax filings for the State of Georgia included state income
tax credits for increased activity through Georgia ports. Georgia Power also filed similar claims
for the years 2002 through 2004. In July 2007, Georgia Power filed a complaint in the Superior
Court of Fulton County to recover the credits claimed for the years 2002 through 2004. On June 10,
2011, Georgia Power and the Georgia DOR agreed to a settlement resolving the claims. As a result,
Georgia Power recorded additional tax benefits of approximately $64 million and, in accordance with
the 2010 ARP, also recorded a related regulatory liability of approximately $62 million. In
addition, Georgia Power recorded a reduction of approximately $23 million in related interest
expense. See Notes 3 and 5 to the financial statements of Georgia Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K
under Income Tax Matters and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, respectively, for additional
information.
Bonus Depreciation
In September 2010, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (SBJCA) was signed into law. The
SBJCA includes an extension of the 50% bonus depreciation for certain property acquired and placed
in service in 2010 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in
2011). Additionally, in December 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and
Job Creation Act of 2010 (Tax Relief Act) was signed into law. Major tax incentives in the Tax Relief Act
include 100% bonus depreciation for property placed in service after September 8, 2010 and through
2011 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in 2012) and 50%
bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2012 (and for certain long-term construction
projects to be placed in service in 2013), which will have a positive impact on the future cash
flows of Georgia Power. On March 29, 2011, the IRS issued additional guidance and safe harbors
relating to the 50% and 100% bonus depreciation rules. The guidance creates questions about how
the rules should be applied. Based on recent discussions with the IRS, Georgia Power estimates the
potential increased cash flow for 2011 to be between approximately $225 million and $350 million.
The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
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Construction
Nuclear
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Construction Nuclear
of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the construction of Plant
Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
In December 2010, Westinghouse submitted an AP1000 Design Certification Amendment (DCA)
to the NRC. On February 10, 2011, the NRC announced that it was seeking public comment on a proposed rule to approve the DCA
and amend the certified AP1000 reactor design for use in the U.S. The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards also issued a letter on January 24, 2011
endorsing the issuance of the Construction and Operating Licenses (COLs) for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. In addition, on March 25, 2011, the NRC submitted to the
EPA the final environmental impact statement for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. In a letter dated August 2, 2011, the NRC clarified the timeframe for approval of
the COLs for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which continues to allow for issuance of the COLs in late 2011. Georgia Power expects the NRC to approve the DCA in late
2011. However, due to certain administrative procedural requirements, it is possible that the effective date of the DCA and issuance of the COLs could occur in early 2012.
In this case, the NRC could approve Georgia Powers request for a second limited work authorization, which would allow Georgia Power to perform additional construction
activities related to the nuclear island in fall 2011 and attain
commercial operation in 2016 and 2017 for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4,
respectively.
On February 21, 2011, the Georgia PSC voted to approve Georgia Powers third semi-annual
construction monitoring report including total costs of $1.05 billion for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and
4 incurred through June 30, 2010. In connection with its certification of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and
4, the Georgia PSC ordered Georgia Power and the Georgia PSC Public Interest Advocacy Staff to work
together to develop a risk sharing or incentive mechanism that would provide some level of
protection to ratepayers in the event of significant cost overruns, but also not penalize Georgia
Powers earnings if and when overruns are due to mandates from governing agencies. Such
discussions have continued since that time and, in May 2011, the Georgia PSC initiated a separate
proceeding to address the issue. On July 15, 2011, Georgia Power and the Georgia PSC Public
Interest Advocacy Staff reached a settlement agreement. Under the settlement, the proposed risk
sharing mechanisms were withdrawn. On August 2, 2011, the
Georgia PSC voted to approve the settlement
agreement. Georgia Power will continue to file construction monitoring reports by February 28 and
August 31 of each year during the construction period.
In December 2010, the Georgia PSC approved the NCCR tariff, which became effective January 1, 2011.
The NCCR tariff was established to recover financing costs for nuclear construction projects by
including the related construction work in progress accounts in rate base during the construction
period in accordance with the Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act. With respect to Plant Vogtle
Units 3 and 4, this legislation allows Georgia Power to recover projected financing costs of
approximately $1.68 billion during the construction period beginning in 2011, which reduces the
projected in-service cost to approximately $4.41 billion. Georgia Power is collecting and
amortizing to earnings approximately $91 million of financing costs capitalized in 2009 and 2010
over the five-year period ending December 31, 2015, in addition to the ongoing financing costs. At
June 30, 2011, approximately $82 million of these 2009 and 2010 costs are included in construction
work in progress.
Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, the
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, and the City of Dalton, Georgia, an incorporated
municipality in the State of Georgia acting by and through its Board of Water, Light, and Sinking
Fund Commissioners (collectively, Owners), and a consortium consisting of Westinghouse and Stone &
Webster, Inc. have
established both informal and formal dispute resolution procedures in order to resolve issues that
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commonly arise during the course of constructing a project of this magnitude. Southern Nuclear, on
behalf of the Owners, has initiated both formal and informal claims through these procedures,
including ongoing claims.
During the course of construction activities, issues have
materialized that may impact the project budget and
schedule, including potential costs associated with
compressing the project schedule to meet the projected
commercial operation dates.
The Owners have successfully used both the informal and formal procedures to resolve disputes and
expect to resolve any existing and future disputes through these procedures as well.
On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and tsunami struck Japan and caused substantial damage to the
nuclear generating units at the Fukushima Daiichi generating plant. While Georgia Power will
continue to monitor this situation, it has not identified any immediate impact to the licensing and
construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 or the operation of its existing nuclear generating
units.
The events in Japan have created uncertainties that may affect transportation, price of fuels,
availability of equipment from Japanese manufacturers, and future costs for operating nuclear
plants. Specifically, the NRC plans to perform additional operational and safety reviews of
nuclear facilities in the U.S., which could potentially impact future operations and capital
requirements. As a first step in this review, on July 12, 2011, a special NRC task force issued a
report with initial recommendations for enhancing nuclear reactor safety in the U.S., including
potential changes in emergency planning, onsite backup generation, and spent fuel pools for
existing reactors. The final form and resulting impact of any changes to safety requirements for
existing nuclear reactors will be dependent on further review and action by the NRC and cannot be
determined at this time. The task force report supported completion of the certification of the
AP1000 reactor design being used at Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, noting that the design has many of
the features necessary to address the task forces recommendations.
See RISK FACTORS of Georgia Power in Item 1A of the Form 10-K for a discussion of certain risks
associated with the licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear generating units, including
potential impacts that could result from a major incident at a nuclear facility anywhere in the
world.
There are other pending technical and procedural challenges to the construction and licensing of
Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, including petitions filed at the NRC in response to the events in
Japan. Similar additional challenges at the state and federal level are expected as construction
proceeds.
The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time.
Other Construction
In May 2010, the Georgia PSC approved Georgia Powers request to extend the construction schedule
for Plant McDonough Units 4, 5, and 6 as a result of the short-term reduction in forecasted demand,
as well as the requested increase in the certified amount. As a result, the units are expected to
be placed into service in January 2012, May 2012, and January 2013, respectively. The Georgia PSC
has approved Georgia Powers quarterly construction monitoring reports, including actual project
expenditures incurred, through September 30, 2010. Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly
construction monitoring reports throughout the construction period.
Other Matters
Georgia Power is involved in various other matters being litigated and regulatory matters that
could affect future earnings. In addition, Georgia Power is subject to certain claims and legal
actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Georgia Powers business activities are
subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment, such as
regulation of air emissions and water discharges. Litigation over environmental issues and claims
of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen
enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air and water quality standards, has
increased generally throughout the U.S. In particular, personal injury and other claims for
damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials, and common law nuisance claims for
injunctive relief and property damage allegedly caused by greenhouse gas and other
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emissions, have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation
against Georgia Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not
specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power in Item 8 of
the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the ultimate liabilities, if any, arising from
such current proceedings would have a material effect on Georgia Powers financial statements.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other
contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future
earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Georgia Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Significant accounting
policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Georgia Power in Item 8 of the Form
10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material
impact on Georgia Powers results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and
measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the
financial statements. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for a complete discussion of Georgia Powers critical accounting policies and estimates
related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, Unbilled Revenues, and Pension and
Other Postretirement Benefits.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Georgia Powers financial condition remained stable at June 30, 2011. Georgia Power intends to
continue to monitor its access to short-term and long-term capital markets as well as its bank
credit arrangements to meet future capital and liquidity needs. See Sources of Capital and
Financing Activities herein for additional information.
Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $1.01 billion for the first six months of 2011,
compared to $694 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The $317 million increase in cash
provided from operating activities in the first six months of 2011 is primarily due to higher
retail operating revenues in 2011. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $921 million
primarily due to gross property additions to utility plant in the first six months of 2011. Net
cash used for financing activities totaled $77 million for the first six months of 2011, compared
to $475 million net cash provided from financing activities for the corresponding period in 2010.
The $552 million decrease is primarily due to higher capital contributions from Southern Company in
2010. Fluctuations in cash flow from financing activities vary from year to year based on capital
needs and the maturity or redemption of securities.
Significant balance sheet changes for the first six months of 2011 include an increase of $617
million in total property, plant, and equipment, an increase of $534 million in long-term debt to
replace short-term debt and provide funds for Georgia Powers continuous construction program, and
an increase in paid in capital of $195 million reflecting equity contributions from Southern
Company.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Capital
Requirements and Contractual Obligations of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a
description of Georgia Powers capital requirements for its construction program, scheduled
maturities of long-term debt, as well as related interest, derivative obligations, preferred and
preference stock dividends, leases, purchase commitments, trust funding requirements, and
unrecognized tax benefits. Approximately $332 million will be required through June 30, 2012 to
fund
maturities and announced redemptions of long-term debt.
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The construction program of Georgia Power is estimated to include a base level investment
of $2.1 billion, $2.2 billion, and $2.0 billion for 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. Included
in these estimated amounts are environmental expenditures to comply with existing statutes and
regulations of $73 million, $79 million, and $58 million for 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively.
In addition, Georgia Power estimates that potential incremental investments to comply
with anticipated new environmental regulations could range from $69 million to $289 million for
2011, $191 million to $651 million for 2012, and $476 million to $1.4 billion for 2013. If the
EPAs proposed Utility MACT rule is finalized as proposed, Georgia Power estimates that the
potential incremental investments in 2011 through 2013 for new environmental regulations will be
closer to the upper end of the ranges set forth above. The construction program is subject to
periodic review and revision, and actual construction costs may vary from these estimates because
of numerous factors. These factors include: changes in business conditions; changes in load
projections; changes in environmental statutes and regulations; changes in generating plants,
including unit retirements and replacements, to meet new regulatory requirements; changes in FERC
rules and regulations; Georgia PSC approvals; changes in legislation; the cost and efficiency of
construction labor, equipment, and materials; project scope and design changes; storm impacts; and
the cost of capital. In addition, there can be no assurance that costs related to capital
expenditures will be fully recovered.
In June 2011, Georgia Power entered into four PPAs totaling 1,562 MWs annually, which are subject
to certification by the Georgia PSC. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Georgia PSC Matters 2011
Integrated Resource Plan Update herein for additional information. If approved, these PPAs are
expected to result in additional obligations of approximately $84 million in 2015, $102 million in
2016, and $1.41 billion thereafter. However, the PPAs include an early termination provision
through March 27, 2012 that allows Georgia Power to terminate one or more of the PPAs if Georgia
Power does not retire certain coal-fired units as a result of the potential rules and regulations
being developed by the EPA. Of the total capacity, 564 MWs will expire in 2027 and 998 MWs in
2030. Three of the PPAs are with Southern Power and are also subject to FERC approval.
Also in June 2011, Georgia Power renewed two rail car leases that contain obligations upon
expiration with respect to the residual value of the leased property. These operating leases
expire in 2014 and 2018 and Georgia Powers maximum obligation is approximately $11 million and $20
million, respectively. At the termination of the leases, at Georgia Powers option, Georgia Power
may either exercise its purchase option or the property can be sold to a third party. Estimated
annual commitments for the three-year lease and seven-year lease are approximately $1 million and
$2 million, respectively.
Sources of Capital
Except as described below with respect to potential DOE loan guarantees, Georgia Power plans to
obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those used in
the past, which were primarily from operating cash flows, short-term debt, security issuances, term
loans, and equity contributions from Southern Company.
However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon
regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Sources of Capital of Georgia Power in Item
7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
In June 2010, Georgia Power reached an agreement with the DOE to accept terms for a conditional
commitment for federal loan guarantees that would apply to future borrowings by Georgia Power
related to the construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Any borrowings guaranteed by the DOE
would be full recourse to Georgia Power and secured by a first priority lien on Georgia Powers
45.7% undivided ownership interest in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Total guaranteed borrowings
would not exceed the lesser of 70% of eligible project costs or
approximately $3.46 billion and are
expected to be funded by the Federal Financing Bank. Final approval and issuance of loan
guarantees by the DOE are subject to receipt of the COLs for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 from the
NRC, negotiation of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence by the DOE, receipt of any
necessary regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other conditions. There can be no assurance
that the DOE will issue loan guarantees for Georgia Power. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Construction Nuclear herein for more information on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
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Georgia Powers current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use
of short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt, as well as
cash needs, which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet
short-term cash needs and contingencies, Georgia Power had at June 30, 2011 approximately $21
million of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $1.76 billion of unused committed credit
arrangements with banks. As of June 30, 2011, of the unused credit arrangements, $175 million
expire in 2011, $100 million expire in 2014, and $1.50 billion expire in 2016. Subsequent to June
30, 2011, all of the credit arrangements expiring in 2011 were replaced by $150 million of credit
arrangements expiring in 2014. Georgia Power expects to renew its credit arrangements, as needed,
prior to expiration. At June 30, 2011, the credit arrangements were dedicated to providing
liquidity support to Georgia Powers commercial paper program and approximately $522 million of
purchase obligations related to variable rate pollution control
revenue bonds. Subsequent to June 30, 2011, the amount dedicated to
purchase obligations related to pollution control revenue bonds was approximately
$513 million due to the maturity of approximately $8 million of these bonds
.. See Note 6 to the
financial statements of Georgia Power under Bank Credit Arrangements in Item 8 of the Form 10-K
and Note (E) to the Condensed Financial Statements under Bank Credit Arrangements herein for
additional information. Georgia Power may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern
Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper at the request and for the benefit
of Georgia Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries. At June 30, 2011, Georgia Power had
approximately $321 million of commercial paper borrowings outstanding with a weighted average
interest rate of 0.2% per annum. During the second quarter 2011, Georgia Power had an average of
$350 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 0.3% per
annum and the maximum amount outstanding was $580 million. Management believes that the need for
working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs, lines of credit, and
cash.
Credit Rating Risk
Georgia Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment
schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts
that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change
to BBB- and/or Baa3 or below. These contracts are for physical electricity purchases and sales,
fuel purchases, fuel transportation and storage, energy price risk management, and construction of
new generation. At June 30, 2011, the maximum potential collateral requirements under these
contracts at a BBB- and/or Baa3 rating were approximately $68 million. At June 30, 2011, the
maximum potential collateral requirements under these contracts at a rating below BBB- and/or Baa3
were approximately $1.48 billion. Included in these amounts are certain agreements that could
require collateral in the event that one or more Power Pool participants has a credit rating change
to below investment grade. Generally, collateral may be provided by a Southern Company guaranty,
letter of credit, or cash. Additionally, any credit rating downgrade could impact Georgia Powers
ability to access capital markets, particularly the short-term debt market.
Market Price Risk
Georgia Powers market risk exposure relative to interest rate changes for the second quarter 2011
has not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2010 reporting period. Since a
significant portion of outstanding indebtedness is at fixed rates, Georgia Power is not aware of
any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect exposures on existing indebtedness in
the near term. However, the impact on future financing costs cannot now be determined.
Due to cost-based rate regulation and other various cost recovery mechanisms, Georgia Power
continues to have limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices,
and prices of electricity. Georgia Power continues to manage a fuel-hedging program implemented
per the guidelines of the Georgia PSC. As such, Georgia Power had no material change in market
risk exposure for the second quarter 2011 relative to fuel and electricity prices when compared
with the December 31, 2010 reporting period.
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The changes in fair value of energy-related derivative contracts, the majority of which are
composed of regulatory hedges, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
|
|
Changes |
|
Changes |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
(in millions) |
Contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period, assets
(liabilities), net |
|
$ |
(83 |
) |
|
$ |
(100 |
) |
Contracts realized or settled |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
Current period changes(a) |
|
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
Contracts outstanding at the end of the period, assets (liabilities), net |
|
$ |
(67 |
) |
|
$ |
(67 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into
during the period, if any. |
The change in the fair value positions of the energy-related derivative contracts for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was an increase of $16 million and an increase of $33
million, respectively, substantially all of which is due to natural gas positions. The change is
attributable to both the volume of mmBtu and prices of natural gas. At June 30, 2011, Georgia
Power had a net hedge volume of 65 million mmBtu with a weighted average contract cost
approximately $1.18 per mmBtu above market prices, compared to 65 million mmBtu at March 31, 2011
with a weighted average contract cost approximately $1.38 per mmBtu above market prices and
compared to 59 million mmBtu at December 31, 2010 with a weighted average contract cost
approximately $1.74 per mmBtu above market prices.
Regulatory hedges relate to Georgia Powers fuel-hedging program where gains and losses are
initially recorded as regulatory liabilities and assets, respectively, and then are included in
fuel expense as they are recovered through the fuel cost recovery mechanism.
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses recognized in income for the three and six months ended June
30, 2011 and 2010 for energy-related derivative contracts that are not hedges were not material.
Georgia Power uses over-the-counter contracts that are not exchange traded but are fair valued
using prices which are market observable, and thus fall into Level 2. See Note (C) to the
Condensed Financial Statements herein for further discussion on fair value measurements. The
maturities of the energy-related derivative contracts and the level of the fair value hierarchy in
which they fall at June 30, 2011 were as follows:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2011 |
|
|
Fair Value Measurements |
|
|
Total |
|
Maturity |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Year 1 |
|
Years 2&3 |
|
Years 4&5 |
|
|
(in millions) |
Level 1 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
(67 |
) |
|
|
(54 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of
contracts
outstanding at end
of period |
|
$ |
(67 |
) |
|
$ |
(54 |
) |
|
$ |
(13 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) enacted in July 2010
could impact the use of over-the-counter derivatives by Georgia Power. Regulations to implement
the Dodd-Frank Act could impose additional requirements on the use of over-the-counter derivatives,
such as margin and reporting requirements, which could affect both the use and cost of
over-the-counter derivatives. The impact, if any, cannot be determined until regulations are
finalized.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For additional information, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
LIQUIDITY Market Price Risk of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 1 under Financial
Instruments and Note 11 to the financial statements of Georgia Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K
and Note (H) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
In December 2010, the Development Authority of Floyd County issued $53 million aggregate principal
amount of Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Hammond Project), First
Series 2010 for the benefit of Georgia Power. These bonds were purchased and held by Georgia
Power. In January 2011, Georgia Power remarketed these bonds to investors.
In January 2011, Georgia Powers $100 million aggregate principal amount of Series S 4.0% Senior
Notes due January 15, 2011 matured.
In January 2011, Georgia Power issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011A
Floating Rate Senior Notes due January 15, 2013. The proceeds were used to repay short-term debt
and for general corporate purposes, including Georgia Powers continuous construction program.
In March 2011, Georgia Powers $300 million variable rate bank term loan due on March 4, 2011
matured and was partially replaced by two one-year $125 million aggregate principal amount variable
rate bank loans that bear interest based on one-month LIBOR.
In April 2011, Georgia Power issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011B 3.0%
Senior Notes due April 15, 2016. The proceeds were used to repay short-term debt and for general
corporate purposes, including Georgia Powers continuous construction program.
In April 2011, Georgia Power purchased and held $113.5 million of pollution control revenue bonds.
On June 1, 2011, the bonds were re-marketed to investors.
Subsequent to June 30, 2011, Georgia Power redeemed $67 million of pollution control revenue bonds.
Subsequent
to June 30, 2011, approximately $8 million of Georgia
Powers pollution control revenue bonds matured.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements and contractual
obligations, Georgia Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire
higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions
permit.
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Operating Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail revenues |
|
$ |
320,474 |
|
|
$ |
320,109 |
|
|
$ |
595,300 |
|
|
$ |
624,859 |
|
Wholesale revenues, non-affiliates |
|
|
38,874 |
|
|
|
26,916 |
|
|
|
69,893 |
|
|
|
54,830 |
|
Wholesale revenues, affiliates |
|
|
22,857 |
|
|
|
40,873 |
|
|
|
26,992 |
|
|
|
50,391 |
|
Other revenues |
|
|
17,060 |
|
|
|
15,273 |
|
|
|
31,688 |
|
|
|
29,803 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating revenues |
|
|
399,265 |
|
|
|
403,171 |
|
|
|
723,873 |
|
|
|
759,883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel |
|
|
178,686 |
|
|
|
195,452 |
|
|
|
310,468 |
|
|
|
348,164 |
|
Purchased power, non-affiliates |
|
|
10,889 |
|
|
|
14,409 |
|
|
|
17,892 |
|
|
|
21,844 |
|
Purchased power, affiliates |
|
|
12,549 |
|
|
|
11,030 |
|
|
|
29,167 |
|
|
|
31,443 |
|
Other operations and maintenance |
|
|
72,583 |
|
|
|
64,606 |
|
|
|
153,092 |
|
|
|
135,024 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
32,304 |
|
|
|
28,548 |
|
|
|
64,060 |
|
|
|
56,619 |
|
Taxes other than income taxes |
|
|
24,867 |
|
|
|
24,060 |
|
|
|
49,763 |
|
|
|
49,293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
331,878 |
|
|
|
338,105 |
|
|
|
624,442 |
|
|
|
642,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
|
67,387 |
|
|
|
65,066 |
|
|
|
99,431 |
|
|
|
117,496 |
|
Other Income and (Expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for equity funds used during
construction |
|
|
2,522 |
|
|
|
1,695 |
|
|
|
4,657 |
|
|
|
3,080 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
56 |
|
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized |
|
|
(14,423 |
) |
|
|
(13,137 |
) |
|
|
(28,052 |
) |
|
|
(24,522 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
(447 |
) |
|
|
(351 |
) |
|
|
(1,010 |
) |
|
|
(884 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income and (expense) |
|
|
(12,328 |
) |
|
|
(11,754 |
) |
|
|
(24,371 |
) |
|
|
(22,270 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings Before Income Taxes |
|
|
55,059 |
|
|
|
53,312 |
|
|
|
75,060 |
|
|
|
95,226 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
20,157 |
|
|
|
19,445 |
|
|
|
26,916 |
|
|
|
34,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
34,902 |
|
|
|
33,867 |
|
|
|
48,144 |
|
|
|
60,718 |
|
Dividends on Preference Stock |
|
|
1,550 |
|
|
|
1,550 |
|
|
|
3,101 |
|
|
|
3,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preference
Stock |
|
$ |
33,352 |
|
|
$ |
32,317 |
|
|
$ |
45,043 |
|
|
$ |
57,617 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preference
Stock |
|
$ |
33,352 |
|
|
$ |
32,317 |
|
|
$ |
45,043 |
|
|
$ |
57,617 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qualifying hedges: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in fair value, net of tax of
$-, $412, $-, and
$(542), respectively |
|
|
|
|
|
|
655 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(863 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for
amounts included in net
income, net of tax of $90, $91,
$180, and $196, respectively |
|
|
144 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
144 |
|
|
|
801 |
|
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
(551 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income |
|
$ |
33,496 |
|
|
$ |
33,118 |
|
|
$ |
45,330 |
|
|
$ |
57,066 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
80
GULF POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
48,144 |
|
|
$ |
60,718 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization, total |
|
|
67,129 |
|
|
|
59,786 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
20,411 |
|
|
|
6,192 |
|
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
|
(4,657 |
) |
|
|
(3,080 |
) |
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits |
|
|
(993 |
) |
|
|
1,487 |
|
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
789 |
|
|
|
813 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(3,496 |
) |
|
|
1,108 |
|
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-Receivables |
|
|
(33,496 |
) |
|
|
(61,159 |
) |
-Prepayments |
|
|
1,373 |
|
|
|
1,346 |
|
-Fossil fuel stock |
|
|
21,458 |
|
|
|
(5,088 |
) |
-Materials and supplies |
|
|
(4,088 |
) |
|
|
457 |
|
-Prepaid income taxes |
|
|
35,287 |
|
|
|
1,579 |
|
-Property damage cost recovery |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
-Other current assets |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
(21 |
) |
-Accounts payable |
|
|
(1,710 |
) |
|
|
21,861 |
|
-Accrued taxes |
|
|
28,851 |
|
|
|
26,345 |
|
-Accrued compensation |
|
|
(6,132 |
) |
|
|
(157 |
) |
-Other current liabilities |
|
|
6,301 |
|
|
|
11,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
175,194 |
|
|
|
123,402 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property additions |
|
|
(168,986 |
) |
|
|
(137,133 |
) |
Distribution of restricted cash from pollution control revenue bonds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,161 |
|
Cost of removal, net of salvage |
|
|
(6,616 |
) |
|
|
(8,241 |
) |
Change in construction payables |
|
|
(31 |
) |
|
|
(18,694 |
) |
Payments pursuant to long-term service agreements |
|
|
(4,162 |
) |
|
|
(2,294 |
) |
Other investing activities |
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
(187 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for investing activities |
|
|
(179,573 |
) |
|
|
(160,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net |
|
|
1,392 |
|
|
|
(2,692 |
) |
Proceeds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock issued to parent |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
Capital contributions from parent company |
|
|
1,014 |
|
|
|
2,167 |
|
Pollution control revenue bonds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,000 |
|
Senior notes |
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
Redemptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior notes |
|
|
(352 |
) |
|
|
(140,305 |
) |
Other long-term debt |
|
|
(110,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payment of preference stock dividends |
|
|
(3,101 |
) |
|
|
(3,101 |
) |
Payment of common stock dividends |
|
|
(55,000 |
) |
|
|
(52,150 |
) |
Other financing activities |
|
|
(3,679 |
) |
|
|
(2,105 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from financing activities |
|
|
5,274 |
|
|
|
47,814 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
895 |
|
|
|
10,828 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
|
|
16,434 |
|
|
|
8,677 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
|
$ |
17,329 |
|
|
$ |
19,505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest (net of $1,856 and $1,228 capitalized for 2011 and 2010, respectively) |
|
$ |
26,288 |
|
|
$ |
19,542 |
|
Income taxes (net of refunds) |
|
|
(46,824 |
) |
|
|
12,463 |
|
Noncash transactions accrued property additions at end of period |
|
|
14,924 |
|
|
|
26,655 |
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
81
GULF POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
17,329 |
|
|
$ |
16,434 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer accounts receivable |
|
|
82,953 |
|
|
|
74,377 |
|
Unbilled revenues |
|
|
69,646 |
|
|
|
64,697 |
|
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
21,175 |
|
|
|
19,690 |
|
Other accounts and notes receivable |
|
|
14,924 |
|
|
|
9,867 |
|
Affiliated companies |
|
|
21,332 |
|
|
|
7,859 |
|
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts |
|
|
(1,660 |
) |
|
|
(2,014 |
) |
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost |
|
|
145,697 |
|
|
|
167,155 |
|
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
|
|
48,817 |
|
|
|
44,729 |
|
Other regulatory assets, current |
|
|
15,774 |
|
|
|
20,278 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
19,623 |
|
|
|
58,412 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
1,589 |
|
|
|
3,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
457,199 |
|
|
|
485,069 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In service |
|
|
3,788,051 |
|
|
|
3,634,255 |
|
Less accumulated provision for depreciation |
|
|
1,097,373 |
|
|
|
1,069,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant in service, net of depreciation |
|
|
2,690,678 |
|
|
|
2,565,249 |
|
Construction work in progress |
|
|
210,313 |
|
|
|
209,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant, and equipment |
|
|
2,900,991 |
|
|
|
2,775,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property and Investments |
|
|
16,301 |
|
|
|
16,352 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges related to income taxes |
|
|
51,070 |
|
|
|
46,357 |
|
Prepaid pension costs |
|
|
8,706 |
|
|
|
7,291 |
|
Other regulatory assets, deferred |
|
|
247,817 |
|
|
|
219,877 |
|
Other deferred charges and assets |
|
|
31,418 |
|
|
|
34,936 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred charges and other assets |
|
|
339,011 |
|
|
|
308,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
3,713,502 |
|
|
$ |
3,584,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
82
GULF POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities due within one year |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
110,000 |
|
Notes payable |
|
|
94,576 |
|
|
|
93,183 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affiliated |
|
|
58,382 |
|
|
|
46,342 |
|
Other |
|
|
55,389 |
|
|
|
68,840 |
|
Customer deposits |
|
|
36,105 |
|
|
|
35,600 |
|
Accrued taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued income taxes |
|
|
23,008 |
|
|
|
3,835 |
|
Other accrued taxes |
|
|
19,292 |
|
|
|
7,944 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
13,148 |
|
|
|
13,393 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
8,581 |
|
|
|
14,459 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, current |
|
|
25,587 |
|
|
|
27,060 |
|
Liabilities from risk management activities |
|
|
5,659 |
|
|
|
9,415 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
21,107 |
|
|
|
19,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
360,834 |
|
|
|
449,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term Debt |
|
|
1,235,388 |
|
|
|
1,114,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deferred income taxes |
|
|
414,070 |
|
|
|
382,876 |
|
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits |
|
|
7,434 |
|
|
|
8,109 |
|
Employee benefit obligations |
|
|
75,808 |
|
|
|
76,654 |
|
Other cost of removal obligations |
|
|
208,862 |
|
|
|
204,408 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, deferred |
|
|
42,637 |
|
|
|
42,915 |
|
Other deferred credits and liabilities |
|
|
152,760 |
|
|
|
132,708 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred credits and other liabilities |
|
|
901,571 |
|
|
|
847,670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
2,497,793 |
|
|
|
2,411,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preference Stock |
|
|
97,998 |
|
|
|
97,998 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stockholders Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, without par value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized - 20,000,000 shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding - June 30, 2011: 4,142,717 shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- December 31, 2010: 3,642,717 shares |
|
|
353,060 |
|
|
|
303,060 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
|
540,721 |
|
|
|
538,375 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
226,370 |
|
|
|
236,328 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(2,440 |
) |
|
|
(2,727 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total common stockholders equity |
|
|
1,117,711 |
|
|
|
1,075,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
$ |
3,713,502 |
|
|
$ |
3,584,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
83
GULF POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2011 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2010
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2011 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2010
OVERVIEW
Gulf Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers
within its traditional service area located in northwest Florida and to wholesale customers in the
Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Gulf Powers business
of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to maintain a constructive regulatory
environment, to maintain and grow energy sales given economic conditions, and to effectively manage
and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs include those related to projected
long-term demand growth, increasingly stringent environmental standards, fuel prices, and storm
restoration costs. Appropriately balancing required costs and capital expenditures with customer
prices will continue to challenge Gulf Power for the foreseeable future.
Gulf Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include
customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income after dividends on
preference stock. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Key Performance Indicators of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
On July 8, 2011, Gulf Power filed a petition with the Florida PSC requesting an increase in retail
rates and charges to the extent necessary to generate additional gross annual revenues in the
amount of $93.5 million. The requested increase is expected to provide a reasonable opportunity
for Gulf Power to earn a retail rate of return on common equity of 11.7%. The Florida PSC is
expected to make a decision on this matter in the first quarter 2012. Additionally, Gulf Power
has requested interim relief to increase retail rates to the extent necessary to generate
additional gross revenues in the amount of $38.5 million, to be operative during the interim period
before the effective date of the requested rate increase. Gulf Power has requested that the
Florida PSC act within 60 days to authorize Gulf Power to begin collecting these revenues as soon
as possible.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$1.1
|
|
3.2
|
|
$(12.6)
|
|
(21.8) |
|
Gulf Powers net income after dividends on preference stock for the second quarter 2011 was $33.4
million compared to $32.3 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily
due to sales growth, more favorable weather in the second quarter 2011, and higher wholesale
capacity revenues from non-affiliates. These increases were partially offset by an increase in
operations and maintenance expenses.
Gulf Powers net income after dividends on preference stock for year-to-date 2011 was $45.0 million
compared to $57.6 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to
an increase in other operations and maintenance expenses for year-to-date 2011 and significantly
colder weather in the first quarter 2010. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in
AFUDC equity, which is non-taxable.
Retail Revenues
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$0.4
|
|
0.1
|
|
$(29.6)
|
|
(4.7) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, retail revenues were $320.5 million compared to $320.1 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, retail revenues were $595.3 million compared
to $624.9 million for the corresponding period in 2010.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Details of the change to retail revenues are as follows:
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Second Quarter |
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Year-to-Date |
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
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|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Retail prior year |
|
$ |
320.1 |
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|
|
|
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|
$ |
624.9 |
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|
Estimated change in |
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|
Rates and pricing |
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(1.9 |
) |
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(0.6 |
) |
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|
(4.0 |
) |
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|
(0.6 |
) |
Sales growth (decline) |
|
|
2.1 |
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|
|
0.6 |
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|
3.4 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
Weather |
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1.5 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
(8.0 |
) |
|
|
(1.3 |
) |
Fuel and other cost recovery |
|
|
(1.3 |
) |
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
|
|
(21.0 |
) |
|
|
(3.4 |
) |
|
Retail current year |
|
$ |
320.5 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
$ |
595.3 |
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|
|
(4.7 |
)% |
|
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing decreased in the second quarter and
year-to-date 2011 when compared to the corresponding periods in 2010 primarily due to lower
recoverable costs under Gulf Powers environmental cost recovery clause due to lower coal
generation.
Annually, Gulf Power petitions the Florida PSC for recovery of projected environmental compliance
costs including any true-up amount from prior periods, and approved rates are implemented each
January. These recovery provisions include related expenses and a return on average net
investment. See Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under Revenues and Note 3 to
the financial statements of Gulf Power under Environmental Matters Environmental Remediation
and Retail Regulatory Matters Environmental Cost Recovery in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for
additional information.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales increased in the second quarter 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010. Weather-adjusted KWH energy sales to residential and commercial
customers increased 2.2% and 1.2%, respectively, due to higher use per customer and an increase in
residential and large commercial customers. KWH energy sales to industrial customers increased
8.4% primarily due to the addition of a new large customer and several customers buying more energy
to increase production and to perform maintenance on the customers onsite generation facilities.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales increased for year-to-date 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period in 2010. Weather-adjusted KWH energy sales to residential and commercial
customers increased 2.1% and 1.6%, respectively, due to higher use per customer and an increase in
residential and large commercial customers. KWH energy sales to industrial customers increased
8.2% primarily due to the addition of a new large customer and several customers buying more energy
to increase production and to perform maintenance on the customers onsite generation facilities.
Revenues attributable to changes in weather increased in the second quarter 2011 when compared to
the corresponding period for 2010 due to more favorable weather in the second quarter 2011.
Revenues attributable to changes in weather decreased year-to-date 2011 when compared to the
corresponding period for 2010 due to significantly colder weather in the first quarter 2010.
Fuel and other cost recovery revenues decreased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2011 when
compared to the corresponding periods in 2010 primarily due to decreases in the KWHs generated and
purchased. Fuel and other cost recovery revenues include fuel expenses, the energy component of
purchased power costs, and purchased power capacity costs. Annually, Gulf Power petitions the
Florida PSC for recovery of projected fuel and purchased power costs
including any true-up amount from prior periods, and approved rates are implemented each January.
The recovery provisions
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
generally equal the related expenses and have no material effect on net income. See FUTURE
EARNINGS POTENTIAL Florida PSC Matters Fuel Cost Recovery herein and MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Fuel Cost Recovery of Gulf
Power in Item 7 and
Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under Revenues and Note 3 to the financial
statements of Gulf Power under Retail Regulatory Matters Fuel Cost Recovery in Item 8 of the
Form 10-K for additional information.
Wholesale Revenues Non-Affiliates
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|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$12.0
|
|
44.4
|
|
$15.1
|
|
27.5 |
|
Wholesale revenues from non-affiliates will vary depending on fuel prices, the market prices of
wholesale energy compared to the cost of Gulf Power and Southern Company system-owned generation,
demand for energy within the Southern Company service territory, and availability of Southern
Company system generation. Wholesale revenues from non-affiliates are predominantly unit power
sales under long-term contracts to other Florida and Georgia utilities. Revenues from these
contracts have both capacity and energy components. Capacity revenues reflect the recovery of
fixed costs and a return on investment under the contracts. Energy is generally sold at variable
cost.
In the second quarter 2011, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $38.9 million compared to
$26.9 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to higher
capacity revenues as a result of contracts effective in June 2010 and higher energy revenues
related to a 24.3% increase in KWH energy sales and a 4.9% increase in energy rates.
For year-to-date 2011, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $69.9 million compared to $54.8
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to higher capacity
revenues as a result of contracts effective in June 2010.
Wholesale Revenues Affiliates
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|
|
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|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$(18.0)
|
|
(44.1)
|
|
$(23.4)
|
|
(46.4) |
|
Wholesale revenues from affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of
generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These affiliate sales are
made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions do not have a
significant impact on earnings since the energy is generally sold at marginal cost.
In the second quarter 2011, wholesale revenues from affiliates were $22.9 million compared to $40.9
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to decreased energy
revenues related to a 52.7% decrease in KWH sales as a result of less Gulf Power generation being
utilized to serve system territorial demand. The decrease was partially offset by an 18.3%
increase in price related to higher energy rates in the second quarter 2011.
For year-to-date 2011, wholesale revenues from affiliates were $27.0 million compared to $50.4
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to decreased energy
revenues related to a 48.9% decrease in KWH sales as a result of less Gulf Power generation being
utilized to serve system territorial demand. The decrease was partially offset by a 4.8% increase
in price related to higher energy rates for year-to-date 2011.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 |
|
Year-to-Date 2011 |
|
|
vs. |
|
vs. |
|
|
Second Quarter 2010 |
|
Year-to-Date 2010 |
|
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
|
(change in millions) |
|
(% change) |
Fuel* |
|
$ |
(16.8 |
) |
|
|
(8.6 |
) |
|
|
(37.6 |
) |
|
|
(10.8 |
) |
Purchased power non-affiliates |
|
|
(3.5 |
) |
|
|
(24.4 |
) |
|
|
(4.0 |
) |
|
|
(18.1 |
) |
Purchased power affiliates |
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
13.8 |
|
|
|
(2.2 |
) |
|
|
(7.2 |
) |
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
Total fuel and purchased power expenses |
|
$ |
(18.8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(43.8 |
) |
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|
* |
|
Fuel includes fuel purchased by Gulf Power for tolling agreements where power is
generated by the provider and is included in purchased power when determining the average cost of purchased
power. |
In the second quarter 2011, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $202.1 million
compared to $220.9 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease in fuel and
purchased power expenses was due to a $20.3 million net decrease related to total KWHs generated
and purchased and a $3.4 million decrease in the average cost of fuel, partially offset by a $4.9
million increase in the average cost of purchased power.
For year-to-date 2011, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $357.6 million compared to
$401.4 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The net decrease in fuel and purchased power
expenses was due to a $32.4 million decrease related to total KWHs generated and purchased and a
$15.2 million decrease in the average cost of fuel, partially offset by a $3.8 million increase in
the average cost of purchased power.
Fuel and purchased power transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since energy
expenses are generally offset by energy revenues through Gulf Powers fuel cost recovery clause.
See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Florida PSC Matters Fuel Cost Recovery herein for additional
information.
Details of Gulf Powers cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
Second Quarter |
|
Percent |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
Year-to-Date |
|
Percent |
Average Cost |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Change |
|
|
(cents per net KWH) |
|
|
|
|
|
(cents per net KWH) |
|
|
|
|
Fuel |
|
|
4.82 |
|
|
|
4.93 |
|
|
|
(2.2 |
) |
|
|
4.76 |
|
|
|
5.01 |
|
|
|
(5.0 |
) |
Purchased power |
|
|
4.89 |
|
|
|
4.37 |
|
|
|
11.9 |
|
|
|
5.05 |
|
|
|
4.77 |
|
|
|
5.9 |
|
|
In the second quarter 2011, fuel expense was $178.7 million compared to $195.4 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a 4.5% decrease in KWHs generated
as a result of decreased utilization of Gulf Power resources to meet system demand and a 5.8%
decrease in the average cost of natural gas per KWH generated.
For year-to-date 2011, fuel expense was $310.5 million compared to $348.1 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a 3.2% decrease in KWHs generated
as a result of decreased system demand and a 20.5% decrease in the average cost of natural gas per KWH generated.
Non-Affiliates
In the second quarter 2011, purchased power expense from non-affiliates was $10.9 million compared
to $14.4 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a 29.1%
decrease in the volume of KWHs purchased, partially offset by a 9.0% increase in the average cost
per KWH purchased.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For year-to-date 2011, purchased power expense from non-affiliates was $17.9 million compared to
$21.9 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a 33.6%
decrease in the volume of KWHs purchased, partially offset by a 6.9% increase in the average cost
per KWH purchased.
Energy purchases from non-affiliates will vary depending on the market prices of wholesale energy
compared to the cost of Southern Company system-generated energy, demand for energy within the
Southern Company system service territory, and the availability of Southern Company system
generation.
Affiliates
In the second quarter 2011, purchased power expense from affiliates was $12.5 million compared to
$11.0 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to an 18.3%
increase in average cost per KWH purchased, partially offset by a 1.3% decrease in the volume of
KWHs purchased.
For year-to-date 2011, purchased power expense from affiliates was $29.2 million compared to $31.4
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to an 11.0% decrease
in the volume of KWHs purchased, partially offset by a 4.9% increase in the average cost per KWH
purchased.
Energy purchases from affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of
generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These purchases are made
in accordance with the IIC or other contractual agreements, all as approved by the FERC.
Other Operations and Maintenance Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$8.0
|
|
12.3
|
|
$18.1
|
|
13.4 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $72.6 million compared
to $64.6 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to an
increase in routine generation expenses and planned outage maintenance at generation facilities.
For year-to-date 2011, other operations and maintenance expenses were $153.1 million compared to
$135.0 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to planned
outage maintenance at generation facilities.
Depreciation and Amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$3.8
|
|
13.2
|
|
$7.5
|
|
13.1 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, depreciation and amortization was $32.3 million compared to $28.5
million for the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, depreciation and amortization
was $64.1 million compared to $56.6 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increases
were primarily due to the addition of environmental control projects and other net additions to
transmission and distribution facilities.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$0.8
|
|
3.4
|
|
$0.5
|
|
1.0 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, taxes other than income taxes were $24.9 million compared to $24.1
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to an increase in
gross receipt and franchise taxes, which have no impact on net income. The year-to-date 2011
change in taxes other than income taxes compared to the corresponding period in 2010 was not
material.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$0.8
|
|
48.8
|
|
$1.6
|
|
51.2 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, AFUDC equity was $2.5 million compared to $1.7 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, AFUDC equity was $4.7 million compared to
$3.1 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increases were primarily due to
construction of environmental control projects at generating facilities.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$1.3
|
|
9.8
|
|
$3.6
|
|
14.4 |
|
In the second quarter 2011, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $14.4 million compared
to $13.1 million for the corresponding period in 2010. For year-to-date 2011, interest expense,
net of amounts capitalized was $28.1 million compared to $24.5 million for the corresponding period
in 2010. The increases were primarily due to increased long-term debt levels resulting from the
issuance of additional senior notes.
Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$0.8
|
|
3.7
|
|
$(7.6)
|
|
(22.0) |
|
In the second quarter 2011, income taxes were $20.2 million compared to $19.4 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings.
For year-to-date 2011, income taxes were $26.9 million compared to $34.5 million for the
corresponding period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to lower pre-tax earnings.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Gulf Powers future
earnings potential. The level of Gulf Powers future earnings depends on numerous factors that
affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Gulf Powers business of selling electricity.
These factors include Gulf Powers ability to maintain a constructive regulatory environment that
continues to allow for the timely recovery of prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing
costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon maintaining energy sales which
is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy
contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of
electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth or decline in Gulf
Powers service area. Changes in economic conditions impact sales for Gulf Power, and the pace of
the economic recovery remains uncertain. The timing and extent of the economic recovery will
impact growth and may impact future earnings. For additional information relating to these issues,
see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes and regulations
could affect earnings if such costs cannot continue to be fully recovered in rates on a timely
basis. Further, higher costs that are recovered through regulated rates could contribute to
reduced demand for electricity, which could negatively impact results of operations, cash flows,
and financial condition. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf
Power under Environmental Matters in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Gulf Power has completed a preliminary assessment of the EPAs proposed Utility Maximum Achievable
Control Technology (MACT), water quality, and coal combustion
byproduct rules. See Air Quality and Water Quality
below for additional information regarding the proposed Utility MACT and water
quality rules. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISFUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
Environmental Matters Environmental Statutes and Regulations Coal Combustion Byproducts of
Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding the proposed coal
combustion byproducts rule. Although its analysis is preliminary, Gulf Power estimates the
aggregate capital costs for compliance with these rules to be $1.9 billion
through 2020 if adopted as proposed. Included in this amount is $373
million of estimated expenditures included in Gulf Powers
2011-2013 base level capital budget described herein in anticipation
of these rules. See FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations herein
for additional information.
These costs may
arise from existing unit retirements, installation of additional
environmental controls, the addition of new generating resources, and changing fuel sources for
certain existing units. Gulf Powers preliminary analysis further indicates that the short
timeframe for compliance with these rules could significantly impact electric system reliability
and cause an increase in costs of materials and services. The ultimate
outcome of these matters will depend on the final form of the proposed rules and the outcome of any
legal challenges to the rules and cannot be determined at this time.
Carbon Dioxide Litigation
New York Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York Case of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 of the financial
statements of Gulf Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation New York
Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide litigation.
On June 20, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs federal common law claims
against Southern Company and four other electric utilities were displaced by the Clean Air Act and
EPA regulations addressing greenhouse gas emissions and remanded the case for consideration of
whether federal law may also preempt the remaining state law claims. The ultimate outcome of this
matter cannot be determined at this time.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Kivalina Case
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina Case of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial
statements of Gulf Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation Kivalina
Case in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide litigation.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed this case on February 23, 2011, pending the
decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the New York case discussed above. The plaintiffs have moved
to lift the stay. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Other Litigation
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Carbon Dioxide Litigation Other Litigation of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 of the financial
statements of Gulf Power under Environmental Matters Carbon Dioxide Litigation Other
Litigation in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding carbon dioxide
litigation. On May 27, 2011, a class action complaint alleging damages as a result of Hurricane
Katrina was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi by the same
plaintiffs who brought a previous common law nuisance case involving substantially similar
allegations. The earlier case was ultimately dismissed by the trial and appellate courts on
procedural grounds. The current litigation was filed against numerous chemical, coal, oil, and
utility companies, including Gulf Power, and includes many of the same defendants that were
involved in the earlier case. Gulf Power believes these claims are without merit. The ultimate
outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Air Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Air Quality of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for
additional information regarding regulation of air quality.
On May 3, 2011, the EPA published a proposed rule, called Utility MACT, which would impose
stringent emission limits on coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs).
The proposed rule establishes numeric emission limits for acid gases, mercury, and total
particulate matter. Meeting the proposed limits would likely require additional emission control
equipment such as scrubbers, SCRs, baghouses, and other control measures at many coal-fired EGUs.
Pursuant to a court-approved consent decree, the EPA must issue a final rule by November 16, 2011.
Compliance for existing sources would be required three years after the effective date of the final
rule. In the proposed rule, the EPA discussed the possibility of a one-year compliance extension
which could be granted by the EPA or the states on a case-by-case basis if necessary. If finalized
as proposed, compliance with this rule would require significant capital expenditures and
compliance costs at many of Gulf Powers facilities which could impact unit retirement and
replacement decisions. In addition, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition
could be impacted if the costs are not recovered through regulated rates. Further, there is
uncertainty regarding the ability of the electric utility industry to achieve compliance with the
requirements of the proposed rule within the proposed compliance period, and the limited compliance
period could negatively impact electric system reliability. The outcome of this rulemaking will
depend on the final rule and the outcome of any legal challenges and cannot be determined at this
time.
On
July 6, 2011, the EPA signed the final Cross State Air Pollution
Rule (CSAPR) requiring reductions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide emissions from power plants in 27 states located in the eastern half of the U.S. The CSAPR
addresses interstate emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that interfere with downwind
states ability to meet or maintain national ambient air quality standards for ozone and/or
particulate matter. The CSAPR takes effect quickly, with the first phase of compliance beginning
January 1, 2012. The CSAPR replaces the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule. The States of
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi are impacted by the CSAPRs summer ozone season nitrogen oxide
allowance trading program. The States of Alabama and Georgia are affected by the annual sulfur
dioxide and nitrogen oxide allowance trading
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programs for particulate matter. The CSAPR establishes unique emissions budgets for the States of
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, which may impact unit availability. The ultimate outcome will depend on the outcome of any legal
challenges and cannot be determined at this time.
Water Quality
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL Environmental Matters
Environmental Statutes and Regulations Water Quality of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K
for additional information regarding regulation of water quality. On April 20, 2011, the EPA
published a rule that establishes standards for reducing impacts to fish and other aquatic life
caused by cooling water intake structures at existing power plants and manufacturing facilities.
The rule also addresses cooling water intake structures for new units at existing facilities. The
rule focuses on reducing adverse impacts to fish and other aquatic life due to impingement (when
fish and other aquatic life are trapped by water flow velocity against a facilitys cooling water
intake structure screens) and entrainment (when aquatic organisms are drawn through a facilitys
cooling water system after entering through the cooling water intake structure). Affected cooling
water intake structures would have to comply with national impingement standards (for intake
velocity or alternatively numeric impingement reduction standards) and entrainment reduction
requirements (determined on a case-by-case basis). The rules proposed impingement standards could
require changes to cooling water intake structures at many of Gulf Powers existing generating
facilities, including facilities with closed-cycle re-circulating cooling systems (cooling towers).
To address the rules entrainment standards, facilities with once-through cooling systems may have
to install cooling towers. New units constructed at existing plants would have to meet the
national impingement standards and install closed-cycle cooling or the equivalent to meet the
entrainment mandate. The EPA has agreed in a settlement agreement to issue a final rule by July
27, 2012. If finalized as proposed, some of Gulf Powers facilities may be subject to significant
additional capital expenditures and compliance costs that could affect future unit retirement and
replacement decisions. Also, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition could be
significantly impacted if such costs are not recovered through regulated rates. The ultimate
outcome of this rulemaking will depend on the final rule and the outcome of any legal challenges
and cannot be determined at this time.
Florida PSC Matters
Retail Base Rate Case
On July 8, 2011, Gulf Power filed a petition with the Florida PSC requesting an increase in retail
rates to the extent necessary to generate additional gross annual revenues in the amount of $93.5
million. The requested increase is expected to provide a reasonable opportunity for Gulf Power to
earn a retail rate of return on common equity of 11.7%. The Florida PSC is expected to make a
decision on this matter in the first quarter 2012.
Gulf Power has calculated its revenue deficiency based on the projected period January 1, 2012
through December 31, 2012 which serves as the test year. The test year provides the appropriate
period of utility operations to be analyzed by the Florida PSC to be able to set reasonable rates
for the period the new rates will be in effect. The period January 1, 2012 through December 31,
2012 best represents expected future operations of Gulf Power as the regional economy emerges from
the recession. The petition also requests that the Florida PSC approve the projected January 1,
2012 through December 31, 2012 test year and consent to new rate schedules going into operation on
a permanent basis as soon as possible.
Additionally, Gulf Power has requested interim relief to increase retail rates to the extent
necessary to generate additional gross revenues in the amount of $38.5 million, to be operative
during the interim period before the effective date of the requested rate increase. Gulf Power has
requested that the Florida PSC act within 60 days to authorize Gulf Power to begin collecting these
revenues as soon as possible.
The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time.
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Fuel Cost Recovery
Gulf Power has established fuel cost recovery rates approved by the Florida PSC. In previous
years, Gulf Power has experienced volatility in pricing of fuel commodities with higher than
expected pricing for coal and volatile price swings in natural gas. If the projected fuel cost
over or under recovery balance at year-end exceeds 10% of the projected fuel revenue applicable for
the period, Gulf Power is required to notify the Florida PSC and indicate an adjustment to the fuel
cost recovery factor is being requested.
Under recovered fuel costs at June 30, 2011 totaled $18.9 million, compared to $17.4 million at
December 31, 2010. This amount is included in under recovered regulatory clause revenues on Gulf
Powers Condensed Balance Sheets herein. Fuel cost recovery revenues, as recorded on the financial
statements, are adjusted for differences in actual recoverable costs and amounts billed in current
regulated rates. Accordingly, any change in the billing factor will have no significant effect on
Gulf Powers revenues or net income, but will affect cash flow. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Fuel Cost Recovery of Gulf Power in Item
7 and Notes 1 and 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under Revenues and Retail
Regulatory Matters Fuel Cost Recovery, respectively, in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional
information.
Purchased Power Capacity Recovery
Gulf Power has established purchased power capacity recovery cost rates as approved by the Florida
PSC. If the projected purchased power capacity cost over or under recovery balance at year-end
exceeds 10% of the projected purchased power capacity revenue applicable for the period, Gulf Power
is required to notify the Florida PSC and indicate an adjustment to the purchased power capacity
cost recovery factor is being requested.
Over recovered purchased power capacity costs at June 30, 2011 totaled $10.1 million compared to
$4.4 million at December 31, 2010. This amount is included in other regulatory liabilities,
current on Gulf Powers Condensed Balance Sheets herein. Purchased power capacity cost recovery
revenues, as recorded on the financial statements, are adjusted for differences in actual
recoverable costs and amounts billed in current regulated rates. Accordingly, any change in the
billing factor will have no significant effect on Gulf Powers revenues or net income, but will
affect cash flow.
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL PSC Matters Purchased
Power Capacity Recovery of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 3 to the financial statements of
Gulf Power under Revenues and Retail Regulatory Matters Purchased Power Capacity Recovery,
respectively, in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Environmental Cost Recovery
In July 2010, Mississippi Power filed a request for a certificate of public convenience and
necessity to construct a flue gas desulfurization system (scrubber) on Plant Daniel Units 1 and 2.
These units are jointly owned by Mississippi Power and Gulf Power, with 50% ownership each. The
estimated total cost of the project is approximately $625 million and is scheduled for completion
in early 2015. Hearings on the certificate request were held by the Mississippi PSC on January 25,
2011, but a final order has not yet been issued. On May 5, 2011, the Mississippi PSC approved up
to $19.5 million (with respect to Mississippi Powers ownership portion) in additional spending for
2011 for the scrubber project. A decision on a final order is not anticipated prior to issuance of
the final Utility MACT rule in November 2011. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be
determined at this time. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
PSC Matters Environmental Cost Recovery of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial
statements of Gulf Power under Retail Regulatory Matters Environmental Cost Recovery in Item 8
of the Form 10-K for additional information.
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Energy Conservation Cost Recovery
Every five years, the Florida PSC establishes new numeric conservation goals covering a 10-year
period for utilities to reduce annual energy and seasonal peak demand using demand-side management
(DSM) programs. After the goals are established, utilities develop plans and programs to meet the
approved goals. The costs for these programs are recovered through rates established annually in
the Energy Conservation Cost Recovery clause.
The most recent goal setting process established new DSM goals for the period 2010-2019. The new
goals are significantly larger than the goals established in the previous five-year cycle due to a
change in the cost-effectiveness test on which the Florida PSC relies to set the goals. Throughout
2010, Gulf Power engaged in a process at the Florida PSC to develop plans and programs to meet the
new DSM goals. The DSM program standards were approved in April 2011, which allow Gulf Power to
implement its DSM programs designed to meet the new goals. Higher cost recovery rates and
achievement of the new DSM goals may result in reduced sales of electricity which could negatively
impact results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition if base rates cannot be adjusted
on a timely basis.
See BUSINESS under Rate Matters Integrated Resource Planning Gulf Power in Item 1 of the
Form 10-K for a discussion of Gulf Powers 10-year site plan filed on an annual basis with the
Florida PSC.
Income Tax Matters
Bonus Depreciation
In September 2010, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (SBJCA) was signed into law. The
SBJCA includes an extension of the 50% bonus depreciation for certain property acquired and placed
in service in 2010 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in
2011). Additionally, in December 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and
Job Creation Act of 2010 (Tax Relief Act) was signed into law. Major tax incentives in the Tax Relief Act
include 100% bonus depreciation for property placed in service after September 8, 2010 and through
2011 (and for certain long-term construction projects to be placed in service in 2012) and 50%
bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2012 (and for certain long-term construction
projects to be placed in service in 2013), which will have a positive impact on the future cash
flows of Gulf Power. On March 29, 2011, the IRS issued additional guidance and safe harbors
relating to the 50% and 100% bonus depreciation rules. The guidance creates questions about how
the rules should be applied. Based on recent discussions with the IRS, Gulf Power estimates the
potential increased cash flow for 2011 to be between approximately $30 million and $50 million.
The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Other Matters
Gulf Power is involved in various other matters being litigated and regulatory matters that
could affect future earnings. In addition, Gulf Power is subject to certain claims and legal
actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Gulf Powers business activities are
subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment, such
as regulation of air emissions and water discharges. Litigation over environmental issues and
claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and
citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air and water quality
standards, has increased generally throughout the U.S. In particular, personal injury and other
claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials, and common law nuisance
claims for injunctive relief and property damage allegedly caused by greenhouse gas and other
emissions, have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential
litigation against Gulf Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings
not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power in Item
8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the ultimate liabilities, if any,
arising from such current proceedings would have a material effect on Gulf Powers financial
statements.
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See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other
contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future
earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Gulf Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Significant accounting
policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power in Item 8 of the Form
10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material
impact on Gulf Powers results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and
measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the
financial statements. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form
10-K for a complete discussion of Gulf Powers critical accounting policies and estimates related
to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, Unbilled Revenues, and Pension and Other
Postretirement Benefits.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Gulf Powers financial condition remained stable at June 30, 2011. Gulf Power intends to continue
to monitor its access to short-term and long-term capital markets as well as its bank credit
arrangements to meet future capital and liquidity needs. See Sources of Capital and Financing
Activities herein for additional information.
Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $175.2 million for the first six months of 2011
compared to $123.4 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The $51.8 million increase was
primarily due to a $26.5 million source of cash related to fuel inventory reductions in 2011
compared to increases in 2010 and a $23.1 million increase related to payments from customer
receivables. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $179.6 million in the first six months
of 2011 compared to $160.4 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The $19.2 million
increase in cash used was primarily due to gross property additions. Net cash provided from
financing activities totaled $5.3 million for the first six months of 2011 compared to $47.8
million for the corresponding period in 2010. The $42.5 million decrease was primarily due to
redemption of long-term debt in 2011 and proceeds from pollution control bonds in 2010, partially
offset by higher issuances of long-term debt in 2010, partially offset by lower redemptions of
long-term debt in 2011.
Significant balance sheet changes for the first six months of 2011 include a net increase of $125.9
million in property, plant, and equipment, primarily related to environmental control projects; the
issuance of $125.0 million in senior notes; the issuance of common stock to Southern Company for
$50.0 million; a decrease of $110.0 million in securities due within one year; and a decrease of
$38.8 million in prepaid expenses, primarily related to prepaid income taxes.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Capital
Requirements and Contractual Obligations of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a
description of Gulf Powers capital requirements for its construction program, maturities of
long-term debt, as well as the related interest, leases, derivative obligations, preference stock
dividends, purchase commitments, and trust funding requirements. There are no requirements through
June 30, 2012 for maturities of long-term debt.
The construction program of Gulf Power is estimated to include a base level investment of
$381.5 million, $395.5 million, and $384.1 million for 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively.
Included in these estimated amounts are environmental expenditures to comply with existing statutes
and regulations of $175.9 million, $227.8 million, and $214.0 million for 2011, 2012, and 2013,
respectively. In addition, Gulf Power estimates that potential incremental investments
to comply with anticipated new environmental regulations are up to $17.1 million for 2011, up
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to $55.6 million for 2012, and up to $107.3 million for 2013. If the EPAs proposed Utility MACT
rule is finalized as proposed, Gulf Power estimates the potential
investments for new environmental regulations may exceed these
estimates.
The construction program is subject to periodic review and revision, and actual construction costs
may vary from these estimates because of numerous factors. These factors include: changes in
business conditions; changes in load projections; storm impacts; changes in environmental statutes
and regulations; changes in generating plants, including unit retirements and replacements, to meet
new regulatory requirements; changes in FERC rules and regulations; Florida PSC approvals; changes
in legislation; the cost and efficiency of construction labor, equipment, and materials; project
scope and design changes; and the cost of capital. In addition, there can be no assurance that
costs related to capital expenditures will be fully recovered.
Sources of Capital
Gulf Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources
similar to those used in the past, which were primarily from operating cash flows, short-term debt,
security issuances, a long-term bank note, and equity contributions from Southern Company.
However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon
regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Sources of Capital of Gulf Power in Item 7
of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Gulf Powers current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of
short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt, as well as cash
needs, which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet
short-term cash needs and contingencies, Gulf Power had at June 30, 2011 approximately $17.3
million of cash and cash equivalents. Gulf Power also has $280 million of committed credit
arrangements with banks. Of the total arrangements, Gulf Power has $250 million of unused
committed credit arrangements. On June 24, 2011, Gulf Power drew $30 million from one of its lines
of credit to cover short-term cash needs. On July 25, 2011, Gulf Power repaid $10 million of the
amount drawn. As of June 30, 2011, of the unused credit arrangements, $90 million expire in 2011,
$55 million expire in 2012, and $105 million expire in 2014. Of the credit arrangements expiring
in 2011 and 2012, $115 million contain provisions allowing one-year term loans executable at
expiration. Gulf Power expects to renew its credit arrangements, as needed, prior to expiration.
Subsequent to June 30, 2011, $60 million of the credit arrangements expiring in 2011 were replaced
by $60 million of credit arrangements expiring in 2014. These credit arrangements provide
liquidity support to Gulf Powers commercial paper borrowings and $69 million are dedicated to
funding purchase obligations related to variable rate pollution control revenue bonds. See Note 6
to the financial statements of Gulf Power under Bank Credit Arrangements in Item 8 of the Form
10-K and Note (E) to the Condensed Financial Statements under Bank Credit Arrangements herein for
additional information. Gulf Power may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company
subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper at the request and for the benefit of Gulf
Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries. At June 30, 2011, Gulf Power had $91 million of
short-term borrowings outstanding, comprised of commercial paper and bank borrowings, with a
weighted average interest rate of 0.6% per annum. During the second quarter 2011, Gulf Power had
an average of $62 million of short-term borrowings outstanding with a weighted average interest
rate of 0.4% per annum and the maximum amount outstanding was $110 million. Management believes
that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing the commercial paper program,
lines of credit, and cash.
Credit Rating Risk
Gulf Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment
schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts
that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change
to BBB- and/or Baa3 or below. These contracts are for physical electricity purchases and sales,
fuel transportation and storage, and energy price risk management. At June 30, 2011, the maximum
potential collateral requirements under these contracts at a BBB- and/or Baa3 rating were
approximately $125 million. At June 30, 2011, the maximum potential collateral requirements under
these contracts at a
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rating below BBB- and/or Baa3 were approximately $546 million. Included in these amounts are
certain agreements that could require collateral in the event that one or more Power Pool
participants has a credit rating change to below investment grade. Generally, collateral may be
provided by a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. Additionally, any credit
rating downgrade could impact Gulf Powers ability to access capital markets, particularly the
short-term debt market.
Market Price Risk
Gulf Powers market risk exposure relative to interest rate changes for the second quarter 2011 has
not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2010 reporting period. Since a significant
portion of outstanding indebtedness is at fixed rates, Gulf Power is not aware of any facts or
circumstances that would significantly affect exposures on existing indebtedness in the near term.
However, the impact on future financing costs cannot now be determined.
Due to cost-based rate regulation and other various cost recovery mechanisms, Gulf Power continues
to have limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices, and prices
of electricity. Gulf Power continues to manage a financial hedging program for fuel purchased to
operate its electric generating fleet implemented per the guidelines of the Florida PSC. As such,
Gulf Power had no material change in market risk exposure for the second quarter 2011 when compared
with the December 31, 2010 reporting period.
The changes in fair value of energy-related derivative contracts, the majority of which are
composed of regulatory hedges, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
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Second Quarter |
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Year-to-Date |
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2011 |
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2011 |
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Changes |
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Changes |
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Fair Value |
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(in millions) |
Contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period, assets
(liabilities), net |
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$ |
(8 |
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$ |
(11 |
) |
Contracts realized or settled |
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3 |
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5 |
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Current period changes(a) |
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(4 |
) |
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(3 |
) |
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Contracts outstanding at the end of the period, assets (liabilities), net |
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$ |
(9 |
) |
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$ |
(9 |
) |
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(a) |
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Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into
during the period, if any. |
The change in the fair value positions of the energy-related derivative contracts for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was a decrease of $1 million and an increase of $2
million, respectively, substantially all of which is due to natural gas positions. The change is
attributable to both the volume of mmBtu and prices of natural gas. At June 30, 2011, Gulf Power
had a net hedge volume of 22.9 million mmBtu with a weighted average contract cost approximately
$0.42 per mmBtu above market prices, compared to 20.3 million mmBtu at March 31, 2011 with a
weighted average contract cost approximately $0.46 per mmBtu above market prices and compared to
19.6 million mmBtu at December 31, 2010 with a weighted average contract cost approximately $0.67
per mmBtu above market prices.
Regulatory hedges relate to Gulf Powers fuel-hedging program where gains and losses are initially
recorded as regulatory liabilities and assets, respectively, and then are included in fuel expense
as they are recovered through the fuel cost recovery clause.
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses recognized in income for the three and six months ended June
30, 2011 and 2010 for energy-related derivative contracts that are not hedges were not material.
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Gulf Power uses over-the-counter contracts that are not exchange traded but are fair valued using
prices which are market observable, and thus fall into Level 2. See Note (C) to the Condensed
Financial Statements herein for further discussion on fair value measurements. The maturities of
the energy-related derivative contracts and the level of the fair value hierarchy in which they
fall at June 30, 2011 were as follows:
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Year 1 |
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Years 2&3 |
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Years 4&5 |
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(in millions) |
Level 1 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Level 2 |
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(9 |
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(5 |
) |
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(4 |
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Level 3 |
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Fair value of
contracts
outstanding at end
of period |
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$ |
(9 |
) |
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$ |
(5 |
) |
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$ |
(4 |
) |
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$ |
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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) enacted in July 2010
could impact the use of over-the-counter derivatives by Gulf Power. Regulations to implement the
Dodd-Frank Act could impose additional requirements on the use of over-the-counter derivatives,
such as margin and reporting requirements, which could affect both the use and cost of
over-the-counter derivatives. The impact, if any, cannot be determined until regulations are
finalized.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
LIQUIDITY Market Price Risk of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 1 under Financial Instruments
and Note 10 to the financial statements of Gulf Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (H) to
the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
In January 2011, Gulf Power issued to Southern Company 500,000 shares of common stock, without par
value, and realized proceeds of $50 million. The proceeds were used to repay a portion of Gulf
Powers short-term indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes, including Gulf Powers
continuous construction program.
In May 2011, Gulf Power issued $125 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2011A 5.75% Senior
Notes due June 1, 2051. The net proceeds from the sale of the Series 2011A Senior Notes were used
to repay a $110 million bank note, to repay a portion of Gulf Powers outstanding short-term
indebtedness, and for general corporate purposes, including Gulf Powers continuous construction
program.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements, contractual
obligations, and storm-recovery, Gulf Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a
program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if
market conditions permit.
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
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For the Three Months |
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For the Six Months |
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Ended June 30, |
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Ended June 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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(in thousands) |
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(in thousands) |
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Operating Revenues: |
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Retail revenues |
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$ |
207,005 |
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$ |
203,094 |
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$ |
387,479 |
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$ |
389,681 |
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Wholesale revenues, non-affiliates |
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67,813 |
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66,201 |
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137,664 |
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|
145,090 |
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Wholesale revenues, affiliates |
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6,303 |
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3,936 |
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|
15,603 |
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|
18,611 |
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Other revenues |
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|
4,920 |
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3,590 |
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8,571 |
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7,077 |
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Total operating revenues |
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286,041 |
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|
276,821 |
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549,317 |
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560,459 |
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Operating Expenses: |
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Fuel |
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123,674 |
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|
103,575 |
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244,728 |
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234,372 |
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Purchased power, non-affiliates |
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|
1,336 |
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|
1,498 |
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|
2,346 |
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5,119 |
|
Purchased power, affiliates |
|
|
19,867 |
|
|
|
34,490 |
|
|
|
28,217 |
|
|
|
49,211 |
|
Other operations and maintenance |
|
|
64,512 |
|
|
|
71,764 |
|
|
|
134,879 |
|
|
|
139,102 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
20,345 |
|
|
|
18,786 |
|
|
|
40,208 |
|
|
|
37,461 |
|
Taxes other than income taxes |
|
|
17,251 |
|
|
|
17,173 |
|
|
|
34,732 |
|
|
|
35,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
246,985 |
|
|
|
247,286 |
|
|
|
485,110 |
|
|
|
500,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income |
|
|
39,056 |
|
|
|
29,535 |
|
|
|
64,207 |
|
|
|
59,561 |
|
Other Income and (Expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for equity funds used during
construction |
|
|
4,991 |
|
|
|
510 |
|
|
|
8,122 |
|
|
|
528 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
743 |
|
|
|
73 |
|
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized |
|
|
(5,532 |
) |
|
|
(5,946 |
) |
|
|
(11,545 |
) |
|
|
(12,125 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
(613 |
) |
|
|
642 |
|
|
|
(1,016 |
) |
|
|
2,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income and (expense) |
|
|
(753 |
) |
|
|
(4,754 |
) |
|
|
(3,696 |
) |
|
|
(9,351 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings Before Income Taxes |
|
|
38,303 |
|
|
|
24,781 |
|
|
|
60,511 |
|
|
|
50,210 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
12,587 |
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
|
19,745 |
|
|
|
18,872 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
25,716 |
|
|
|
15,652 |
|
|
|
40,766 |
|
|
|
31,338 |
|
Dividends on Preferred Stock |
|
|
433 |
|
|
|
433 |
|
|
|
866 |
|
|
|
866 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred
Stock |
|
$ |
25,283 |
|
|
$ |
15,219 |
|
|
$ |
39,900 |
|
|
$ |
30,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Net Income After Dividends on
Preferred Stock |
|
$ |
25,283 |
|
|
$ |
15,219 |
|
|
$ |
39,900 |
|
|
$ |
30,472 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qualifying hedges: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in fair value, net of
tax of $7, $(8), $6, and
$4, respectively |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income |
|
$ |
25,296 |
|
|
$ |
15,205 |
|
|
$ |
39,911 |
|
|
$ |
30,478 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
100
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
40,766 |
|
|
$ |
31,338 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization, total |
|
|
43,032 |
|
|
|
40,362 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(8,136 |
) |
|
|
(7,593 |
) |
Investment tax credits received |
|
|
29,556 |
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for equity funds used during construction |
|
|
(8,122 |
) |
|
|
(528 |
) |
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits |
|
|
1,601 |
|
|
|
3,638 |
|
Generation construction screening costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50,554 |
) |
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
1,060 |
|
|
|
917 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(5,584 |
) |
|
|
(622 |
) |
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-Receivables |
|
|
(8,041 |
) |
|
|
(8,183 |
) |
-Fossil fuel stock |
|
|
(8,838 |
) |
|
|
(3,557 |
) |
-Materials and supplies |
|
|
(603 |
) |
|
|
(4,167 |
) |
-Prepaid income taxes |
|
|
17,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
-Other current assets |
|
|
1,021 |
|
|
|
(8,330 |
) |
-Accounts payable |
|
|
17,927 |
|
|
|
6,462 |
|
-Accrued taxes |
|
|
(6,227 |
) |
|
|
(3,576 |
) |
-Accrued compensation |
|
|
(7,064 |
) |
|
|
(4,452 |
) |
-Over recovered regulatory clause revenues |
|
|
(10,748 |
) |
|
|
2,106 |
|
-Other current liabilities |
|
|
2,066 |
|
|
|
1,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from (used for) operating activities |
|
|
90,741 |
|
|
|
(5,148 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property additions |
|
|
(365,261 |
) |
|
|
(55,263 |
) |
Cost of removal, net of salvage |
|
|
(4,339 |
) |
|
|
(5,749 |
) |
Construction payables |
|
|
31,949 |
|
|
|
8,781 |
|
Capital grant proceeds |
|
|
91,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of restricted cash |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other investing activities |
|
|
(2,217 |
) |
|
|
(6,227 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for investing activities |
|
|
(198,218 |
) |
|
|
(58,458 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in notes payable, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,993 |
|
Proceeds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contributions from parent company |
|
|
100,878 |
|
|
|
1,696 |
|
Other long-term debt issuances |
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Redemptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital leases |
|
|
(705 |
) |
|
|
(652 |
) |
Other long-term debt |
|
|
(130,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payment of preferred stock dividends |
|
|
(866 |
) |
|
|
(866 |
) |
Payment of common stock dividends |
|
|
(37,750 |
) |
|
|
(34,300 |
) |
Other financing activities |
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from financing activities |
|
|
6,423 |
|
|
|
4,863 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
(101,054 |
) |
|
|
(58,743 |
) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period |
|
|
160,779 |
|
|
|
65,025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
|
$ |
59,725 |
|
|
$ |
6,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest (net of $2,572 and $167 capitalized for 2011 and 2010, respectively) |
|
$ |
9,505 |
|
|
$ |
11,022 |
|
Income taxes (net of refunds) |
|
|
(32,648 |
) |
|
|
9,233 |
|
Noncash transactions accrued property additions at end of period |
|
|
70,772 |
|
|
|
12,469 |
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part
of these condensed financial statements.
101
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
59,725 |
|
|
$ |
160,779 |
|
Restricted cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer accounts receivable |
|
|
38,817 |
|
|
|
37,532 |
|
Unbilled revenues |
|
|
35,623 |
|
|
|
31,010 |
|
Other accounts and notes receivable |
|
|
9,847 |
|
|
|
11,220 |
|
Affiliated companies |
|
|
21,842 |
|
|
|
17,837 |
|
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts |
|
|
(398 |
) |
|
|
(638 |
) |
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost |
|
|
121,078 |
|
|
|
112,240 |
|
Materials and supplies, at average cost |
|
|
29,274 |
|
|
|
28,671 |
|
Other regulatory assets, current |
|
|
56,604 |
|
|
|
63,896 |
|
Prepaid income taxes |
|
|
38,514 |
|
|
|
59,596 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
19,991 |
|
|
|
19,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
430,917 |
|
|
|
591,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, Plant, and Equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In service |
|
|
2,429,843 |
|
|
|
2,392,477 |
|
Less accumulated provision for depreciation |
|
|
981,357 |
|
|
|
971,559 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant in service, net of depreciation |
|
|
1,448,486 |
|
|
|
1,420,918 |
|
Construction work in progress |
|
|
511,225 |
|
|
|
274,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant, and equipment |
|
|
1,959,711 |
|
|
|
1,695,503 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property and Investments |
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
5,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred charges related to income taxes |
|
|
25,562 |
|
|
|
18,065 |
|
Other regulatory assets, deferred |
|
|
129,254 |
|
|
|
132,420 |
|
Other deferred charges and assets |
|
|
21,188 |
|
|
|
33,233 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred charges and other assets |
|
|
176,004 |
|
|
|
183,718 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
2,572,868 |
|
|
$ |
2,476,321 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part
of these condensed financial statements.
102
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At June 30, |
|
|
At December 31, |
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities due within one year |
|
$ |
201,365 |
|
|
$ |
256,437 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affiliated |
|
|
53,715 |
|
|
|
51,887 |
|
Other |
|
|
109,032 |
|
|
|
59,295 |
|
Customer deposits |
|
|
13,343 |
|
|
|
12,543 |
|
Accrued taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued income taxes |
|
|
20,768 |
|
|
|
4,356 |
|
Other accrued taxes |
|
|
29,288 |
|
|
|
51,709 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
6,616 |
|
|
|
5,933 |
|
Accrued compensation |
|
|
9,012 |
|
|
|
16,076 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, current |
|
|
5,642 |
|
|
|
6,177 |
|
Over recovered regulatory clause liabilities |
|
|
66,298 |
|
|
|
77,046 |
|
Liabilities from risk management activities |
|
|
22,609 |
|
|
|
27,525 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
20,388 |
|
|
|
20,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
558,076 |
|
|
|
589,099 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term Debt |
|
|
461,487 |
|
|
|
462,032 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deferred income taxes |
|
|
277,642 |
|
|
|
281,967 |
|
Deferred credits related to income taxes |
|
|
11,878 |
|
|
|
11,792 |
|
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits |
|
|
62,574 |
|
|
|
33,678 |
|
Employee benefit obligations |
|
|
114,250 |
|
|
|
113,964 |
|
Other cost of removal obligations |
|
|
118,945 |
|
|
|
111,614 |
|
Other regulatory liabilities, deferred |
|
|
60,384 |
|
|
|
58,814 |
|
Other deferred credits and liabilities |
|
|
32,818 |
|
|
|
43,213 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred credits and other liabilities |
|
|
678,491 |
|
|
|
655,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
1,698,054 |
|
|
|
1,706,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemable Preferred Stock |
|
|
32,780 |
|
|
|
32,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stockholders Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, without par value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized - 1,130,000 shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding - 1,121,000 shares |
|
|
37,691 |
|
|
|
37,691 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
|
495,294 |
|
|
|
392,790 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
309,036 |
|
|
|
306,885 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total common stockholders equity |
|
|
842,034 |
|
|
|
737,368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
$ |
2,572,868 |
|
|
$ |
2,476,321 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part
of these condensed financial statements.
103
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2011 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2010
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2011 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2010
OVERVIEW
Mississippi Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail
customers within its traditional service area located within the State of Mississippi and to
wholesale customers in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks
of Mississippi Powers business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to
maintain a constructive regulatory environment, to maintain and grow energy sales given economic
conditions, and to effectively manage and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs
include those related to projected long-term demand growth, increasingly stringent environmental
standards, fuel prices, capital expenditures, and restoration following major storms. Mississippi
Power has various regulatory mechanisms that operate to address cost recovery. Appropriately
balancing required costs and capital expenditures with customer prices will continue to challenge
Mississippi Power for the foreseeable future.
Mississippi Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. In recognition that
Mississippi Powers long-term financial success is dependent upon how well it satisfies its
customers needs, Mississippi Powers retail base rate mechanism, PEP, includes performance
indicators that directly tie customer service indicators to Mississippi Powers allowed return. In
addition to the PEP performance indicators, Mississippi Power focuses on other performance
measures, including broader measures of customer satisfaction, plant availability, system
reliability, and net income after dividends on preferred stock. For additional information on
these indicators, see MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Key Performance
Indicators of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
|
|
Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change)
|
|
(change in millions)
|
|
(% change) |
$10.1
|
|
66.1
|
|
$9.4
|
|
30.9 |
|
Mississippi Powers net income after dividends on preferred stock for the second quarter 2011 was
$25.3 million compared to $15.2 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase in net
income after dividends on preferred stock for the second quarter 2011 was primarily due to a
decrease in other operations and maintenance expenses, an increase in AFUDC equity, and an increase
in territorial base revenues primarily due to a wholesale base rate increase effective January
2011, partially offset by a decrease in other income (expense), net.
Mississippi Powers net income after dividends on preferred stock for year-to-date 2011 was $39.9
million compared to $30.5 million for the corresponding period in 2010. The increase in net income
after dividends on preferred stock for year-to-date 2011 was primarily due to an increase in AFUDC
equity, a decrease in other operations and maintenance expenses, and an increase in territorial
base revenues primarily due to a wholesale base rate increase effective January 2011, partially
offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization resulting from an increase in plant in
service and a decrease in other income (expense), net.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Retail Revenues
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Second Quarter 2011 vs. Second Quarter 2010
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Year-to-Date 2011 vs. Year-to-Date 2010
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(change in millions)
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(% change)
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(change in millions)
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(% change) |
$3.9
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1.9
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$(2.2)
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(0.5) |
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