Energy East's Form 10-Q 1st Quarter 2007

Table of Contents

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
      For the quarterly period ended  
March 31, 2007


OR

[  ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
      For the transition period from             to            

Commission
file number

Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter,
State of incorporation, Address and Telephone number

IRS Employer
Identification No.

1-14766

Energy East Corporation
(Incorporated in New York)
52 Farm View Drive
New Gloucester, Maine 04260-5116
(207) 688-6300
www.energyeast.com

14-1798693

1-672

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
(Incorporated in New York)
89 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14649
(800) 743-2110

16-0612110

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Registrant

Large accelerated         filer        

Accelerated
        filer        

Non-accelerated         filer        

Energy East Corporation

          X          

                      

                      

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

                      

                      

          X          

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

Registrant

     Yes     

      No      

Energy East Corporation

                

       X       

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

                

       X       

 

 

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

As of April 30, 2007, shares of common stock outstanding for each registrant were:

Registrant

Description

Shares

Energy East Corporation

Par value $.01 per share

158,031,822   

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Par value $5 per share

34,506,513(1)

(1) All shares are owned by RGS Energy Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy East Corporation.

This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by Energy East Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. Information contained herein relating to either registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf. Neither registrant makes any representation as to information relating to the other registrant.

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format specified in General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.

 

 

Table of Contents

 


Page

     
 

Glossary

ii

 

Forward-looking Statements

iv

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.
and
Item 2.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
    and Results of Operations

 
 

Energy East Corporation
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
  
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
    
and Results of Operations
  (a)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
  (b)
Results of Operations


1
2
4
5
5

6
10
11

 

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
  
Condensed Balance Sheets
  
Condensed Statements of Income
  
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
  
Condensed Statements of Retained Earnings
  
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
  
Management's Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations


16
18
19
20
20
21

Item 1.

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

23

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

30

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

31

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

31

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

32

Item 6.

Exhibits

32

Signatures

33

Exhibit Index

34

   

Glossary

Abbreviations for the Energy East companies mentioned in this report:

Berkshire Gas The Berkshire Gas Company is a
regulated utility primarily engaged in the distribution
of natural gas in western Massachusetts. Berkshire Gas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Energy Resources.

CMP Central Maine Power Company is a
regulated utility primarily engaged in transmitting
and distributing electricity generated by others to
retail customers in Maine. CMP is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of CMP Group, Inc.

CNG Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation is a
regulated utility primarily engaged in the retail
distribution of natural gas in Connecticut. CNG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTG Resources, Inc.

Energetix Energetix, Inc. markets electric and
natural gas services in upstate New York.

Energy East, the company, we, our or us
Energy East Corporation is the parent company
of RGS Energy Group, Inc., Connecticut Energy
Corporation, CMP Group, Inc., CTG Resources,
Inc., Berkshire Energy Resources, The Energy
Network, Inc. and Energy East Enterprises, Inc.

MNG Maine Natural Gas Corporation is a small
natural gas delivery company in the state
of Maine.

NYSEG New York State Electric & Gas
Corporation is a regulated utility primarily
engaged in purchasing and delivering electricity
and natural gas in the central, eastern and
western parts of the state of New York. NYSEG
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy
Group, Inc.

RG&E Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation is a regulated utility primarily engaged in generating, purchasing and delivering electricity and purchasing and delivering natural gas in an
area centered around the city of Rochester, New York. RG&E is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy Group, Inc.

SCG The Southern Connecticut Gas Company is a regulated utility primarily engaged in the retail distribution of natural gas in Connecticut. SCG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Connecticut Energy Corporation.

 


Abbreviations or acronyms frequently used in this report:

ALJ Administrative Law Judge

AMI advanced metering infrastructure

ARP 2000 Alternative Rate Plan 2000

ASGA Asset Sale Gain Account

DIG Issue G26 Derivatives Implementation Group (DIG) Issue No. G26, "Cash Flow Hedges: Hedging Interest Cash Flows on Variable-Rate Assets and Liabilities That Are Not Based on a Benchmark Interest Rate"

DPUC Connecticut Department of Public
Utility Control

Dth dekatherm

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

EPS earnings per share

ESCO
energy service company

FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board

FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FIN 46(R) FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51

FIN 48 FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109

ISO-NE ISO New England Inc.

MD&A Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

MPUC Maine Public Utilities Commission

MW, MWh megawatt, megawatt-hour

NBC
nonbypassable wires charge

NUG
nonutility generator

NYISO New York Independent System Operator

NYPSC New York State Public Service Commission

NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

OPEB other post-employment benefits

PCB
polychlorinated biphenyl

ROE
return on equity

RTO
Regional Transmission Organization

Russell Station A coal-fired electric generation
facility in Greece, New York

SAR stock appreciation right

SEC United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Statement 109 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes

Statement 157 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements

Statement 159 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115

 

Forward-looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements in certain circumstances. This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon management's current expectations and information that is currently available. Whenever used in this report, the words "estimate," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

In addition to the assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with such statements, factors that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements are discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Item 1A - Risk Factors and Item 7 - MD&A - Market Risk, and also include, among others:

We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Energy East Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

   

Operating Revenues

   

  Utility

$1,564,064 

$1,542,205 

  Other

149,674 

154,349 

      Total Operating Revenues

1,713,738 

1,696,554 

Operating Expenses

   

  Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation

   

   Utility

385,273 

377,342 

   Other

88,853 

89,389 

  Natural gas purchased

   

   Utility

538,506 

509,769 

   Other

42,375 

43,774 

  Other operating expenses

193,723 

186,106 

  Maintenance

40,818 

52,464 

  Depreciation and amortization

68,799 

69,404 

  Other taxes

75,713 

73,865 

      Total Operating Expenses

1,434,060 

1,402,113 

Operating Income

279,678 

294,441 

Other (Income)

(8,955)

(10,400)

Other Deductions

3,231 

4,017 

Interest Charges, Net

68,401 

78,720 

Preferred Stock Dividends of Subsidiaries

282 

282 

Income Before Income Taxes

216,719 

221,822 

Income Taxes

83,425 

88,581 

Net Income

$133,294 

$133,241 

Earnings per Share, basic

$.90 

$.91 

Earnings per Share, diluted

$.90 

$.90 

Dividends Declared per Share

$.30 

$.29 

Average Common Shares Outstanding, basic

147,517 

147,034 

Average Common Shares Outstanding, diluted

148,406 

147,679 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Energy East Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - (Unaudited)

 

March 31,
2007 

Dec. 31,
2006 

(Thousands)

   

Assets

   

Current Assets

   

 Cash and cash equivalents

$233,717

$93,373

 Investments available for sale

185,970

20,000

 Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net

1,031,195

914,657

 Fuel and natural gas in storage, at average cost

92,444

277,766

 Materials and supplies, at average cost

34,656

33,273

 Deferred income taxes

42,875

93,187

 Derivative assets

18,602

1,327

 Prepayments and other current assets

144,137

193,226

   Total Current Assets

1,783,596

1,626,809

Utility Plant, at Original Cost

   

 Electric

5,596,268

5,557,858

 Natural gas

2,664,454

2,654,426

 Common

562,030

550,440

 

8,822,752

8,762,724

 Less accumulated depreciation

2,981,832

2,935,798

   Net Utility Plant in Service

5,840,920

5,826,926

 Construction work in progress

132,243

121,097

   Total Utility Plant

5,973,163

5,948,023

Other Property and Investments

180,383

183,315

Regulatory and Other Assets

   

 Regulatory assets

   

  Nuclear plant obligations

232,308

263,659

  Unfunded future income taxes

269,022

256,683

  Environmental remediation costs

144,155

128,925

  Unamortized loss on debt reacquisitions

50,714

52,724

  Nonutility generator termination agreements

76,555

79,241

  Natural gas hedges

4,899

47,372

  Pension and other postretirement benefits

344,531

351,011

  Other

320,682

356,299

 Total regulatory assets

1,442,866

1,535,914

 Other assets

  Goodwill

1,526,048

1,526,048

  Prepaid pension benefits

594,073

577,356

  Derivative assets

47,238

46,375

  Other

107,933

118,561

 Total other assets

2,275,292

2,268,340

   Total Regulatory and Other Assets

3,718,158

3,804,254

   Total Assets

$11,655,300

$11,562,401

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Energy East Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - (Unaudited)

March 31,
2007 

Dec. 31,
2006 

(Thousands)

   

Liabilities

   

Current Liabilities

   

 Current portion of long-term debt

$260,811 

$260,768 

 Notes payable

11,500 

109,363 

 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

456,530 

470,325 

 Interest accrued

59,257 

57,243 

 Taxes accrued

129,335 

44,009 

 Unfunded future income taxes

84 

19,664 

 Derivative liabilities

10,298 

71,678 

 Customer refunds

130 

70,770 

 Other

167,636 

209,839 

   Total Current Liabilities

1,095,581 

1,313,659 

Regulatory and Other Liabilities

   

 Regulatory liabilities

   

  Accrued removal obligation

824,899 

843,273 

  Deferred income taxes

113,543 

105,528 

  Gain on sale of generation assets

120,515 

127,674 

  Pension benefits

123,520 

127,330 

  Other

151,926 

93,268 

 Total regulatory liabilities

1,334,403 

1,297,073 

 Other liabilities

   

  Deferred income taxes

1,066,290 

1,105,117 

  Nuclear plant obligations

198,015 

202,963 

  Pension and other postretirement benefits

526,133 

530,838 

  Environmental remediation costs

161,949 

168,949 

  Derivative liabilities

17,386 

21,871 

  Other

310,666 

306,283 

 Total other liabilities

2,280,439 

2,336,021 

   Total Regulatory and Other Liabilities

3,614,842 

3,633,094 

 Long-term debt

3,726,152 

3,726,709 

   Total Liabilities

8,436,575 

8,673,462 

Commitments and Contingencies

   

Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries

   

 Redeemable solely at the option of subsidiaries

24,592 

24,592 

Common Stock Equity

   

 Common stock

1,571 

1,480 

 Capital in excess of par value

1,720,876 

1,505,795 

 Retained earnings

1,472,896 

1,382,461 

 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

2,360 

(23,779)

 Treasury stock, at cost

(3,570)

(1,610)

   Total Common Stock Equity

3,194,133 

2,864,347 

   Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$11,655,300 

$11,562,401 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Energy East Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

Operating Activities

   

Net income

$133,294 

$133,241 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by operating activities

   

  Depreciation and amortization

94,061 

98,908 

  Income taxes and investment tax credits deferred, net

9,394 

(9,477)

  Pension income

(10,849)

(7,466)

Changes in current operating assets and liabilities

   

  Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net

(190,499)

(105,457)

  Inventory

184,300 

152,107 

  Prepayments and other current assets

45,271 

5,730 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(29,591)

(174,479)

  Interest accrued

2,014 

13,309 

  Taxes accrued

78,518 

71,002 

  Customer refunds

(10,115)

(13,998)

  Other current liabilities

(54,771)

(80,323)

Other assets

58,317 

56,519 

Other liabilities

(17,925)

(50,988)

  Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

291,419 

88,628 

Investing Activities

   

 Utility plant additions

(78,443)

(58,461)

 Other property additions

(128)

(1,207)

 Other property sold

691 

 Maturities of current investments available for sale

73,815 

380,315 

 Purchases of current investments available for sale

(239,785)

(198,965)

 Investments

2,950 

   Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities

(241,591)

122,373 

Financing Activities

   

 Issuance of common stock

212,098 

 Repurchase of common stock

(8,339)

(6,106)

 Long-term note issuances

40,000 

 Long-term note repayments

(764)

(40,894)

 Notes payable three months or less, net

(97,791)

(95,489)

 Notes payable issuances

373 

38,275 

 Notes payable repayments

(445)

(45,133)

 Bank overdraft

24,980 

 Dividends on common stock

(39,596)

(42,674)

   Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

90,516 

(152,021)

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

140,344 

58,980 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

93,373 

120,009 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

$233,717 

$178,989 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Energy East Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings - (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands)

   

Balance, Beginning of Period

$1,382,461

$1,294,580

Adjustment for the cumulative effect of applying the provisions
  of FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007


1,291


Add net income

133,294

133,241

 

1,517,046

1,427,821

Deduct dividends on common stock

44,150

42,674

Balance, End of Period

$1,472,896

$1,385,147

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements.


Energy East Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands)

   

Net income

$133,294 

$133,241 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

   

  Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax
    (expense) benefit of $(58) for 2007 and $167 for 2006


87 


(252)

  Amortization of pension costs for nonqualified plans,
    net of income tax (expense) of $(138) for 2007


209 


  Net unrealized (losses) on derivatives qualified as hedges,
    net of income tax benefit of $8,760 for 2007 and $76,497
    for 2006



(13,255)



(120,202)

  Reclassification adjustment for derivative losses included in
    net income, net of income tax (benefit) of $(25,930) for
    2007 and $(20,416) for 2006



39,098 



30,897 

  Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives qualified as hedges

25,843 

(89,305)

    Total other comprehensive income (loss)

26,139 

(89,557)

Comprehensive Income

$159,433 

$43,684 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

Energy East Corporation

Overview

Energy East's primary operations, our electric and natural gas utility operations, are subject to rate regulation established predominately by state utility commissions. The approved regulatory treatment on various matters significantly affects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We have long-term rate plans for NYSEG's natural gas segment, RG&E, CMP and Berkshire Gas that currently allow for recovery of certain costs, including stranded costs, and provide stable rates for customers and revenue predictability. Where long-term rate plans are not in effect, we monitor the adequacy of rate levels and file for new rates when necessary. NYSEG's five-year electric rate plan expired December 31, 2006, and new rates went into effect on January 1, 2007. SCG received approval for new rates that became effective January 1, 2006, and CNG recently received approval for new rates that became effective April 1, 2007.

Continuing uncertainty in the evolution of the utility industry, particularly the electric utility industry, has resulted in several federal and state regulatory proceedings that could significantly affect our operations and the rates that our customers pay for energy. Those proceedings, which are discussed below, could affect the nature of the electric and natural gas utility industries in New York and New England.

We expect to make significant capital investments to enhance the safety and reliability of our distribution systems and to meet the growing energy needs of our customers in an environmentally friendly manner. Capital spending is expected to exceed $3 billion through 2011, including $496 million in 2007. Major spending programs include the installation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in New York and Maine requiring an investment of approximately $500 million; $500 million of transmission investments, predominantly in Maine; a high efficiency transformer replacement program; and a "green" fleet initiative. The majority of our planned transmission investments will be pursuant to a regional reliability planning process and should qualify for the FERC's transmission investment ROE incentive adders for New England transmission owners. We have also proposed to the NYISO that Russell Station be repowered, using either clean coal technology or natural gas, to meet projected load requirements in the Rochester, New York area. The cost would be approximately $500 million. We estimate that over one-half of our capital spending program will be funded with internally generated funds and the remainder through the issuance of a combination of debt and equity securities.

This MD&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, should be read in conjunction with our MD&A, financial statements and notes contained in our report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Due to the seasonal nature of our operations, financial results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends for a 12-month period.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

Strategy

We have maintained a consistent energy delivery and services strategy over the past several years, focusing on the safe, secure and reliable transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas. Our operating companies have become increasingly efficient through realization of merger-enabled synergies. Our current strategic focus is on addressing many of the precepts of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 including: (1) investing in transmission to increase reliability, meet new load growth and connect new, renewable generation to the grid; (2) investing in AMI to promote customer conservation and peak load management; (3) investing in our distribution infrastructure to make it more efficient by reducing losses; and (4) investing in new regulated generation that is environmentally friendly and, where possible, sustainable.

Our individual company rate plans are a critical component of our success. While specific provisions may vary among our public utility subsidiaries, our overall strategy includes creating stable rate environments that allow our subsidiaries to earn a fair return while minimizing price increases and sharing achieved savings with customers.

Electric Delivery Business Developments

Our electric delivery business consists primarily of our regulated electricity transmission, distribution and generation operations in upstate New York and Maine.

NYSEG's Supply Service Filing: On April 5, 2007, NYSEG submitted to the NYPSC its proposal for revisions to its supply service. Details of the proposal include:

Simplified Supply Program

  • NYSEG will offer customers a single fixed price supply service.
  • Residential and small commercial customers who do not choose an ESCO will receive fixed price supply service from NYSEG. The rate would be fixed throughout the year.
  • Large commercial and industrial customers who do not choose an ESCO will receive supply service from NYSEG pursuant to NYSEG's current hourly pricing tariff.
  • The fixed price will be reset each calendar year.
  • The supply component of the fixed price will be based on recent, competitive wholesale solicitations and a market price index.

Preservation and Enhancement of Customer Choice

  • NYSEG will eliminate the enrollment period in which customers choose between utility and ESCO suppliers.
  • Customers may switch from NYSEG service to an ESCO or back at any time without penalty. NYSEG will assume all switching risk.
  • All customers in a service classification will be charged the same fixed nonbypassable wires charge (NBC), thereby making it easier for customers to compare NYSEG's supply rate to ESCO offers. The NBC would be fixed and trued-up annually for all customers. The NBC would be reset each calendar year.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

 

Customer Guarantee and Sharing

  • NYSEG's customers will be guaranteed an aggregate $20 million (pretax) credit to the NBC, which would be retained by the customers even if NYSEG's pretax margin from offering fixed price supply service is below that level.
  • Margins, if any, in excess of the $20 million (pretax) will be shared equally between customers and NYSEG.
  • The customers' share will be reflected as a credit in the subsequent year's NBC.

NYSEG is requesting NYPSC approval of its proposal by September 1, 2007, in order to implement supply service by January 1, 2008. NYSEG cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding.

NYPSC Proceeding on NYSEG's Accounting for OPEB: In August 2006 the NYPSC issued its decision in the NYSEG electric rate case. Among other things, the NYPSC instructed the ALJ to open a separate proceeding regarding the NYPSC staff's position that NYSEG should have retained $57 million of interest in its OPEB reserve and used it to reduce rate base. A proceeding has been opened and hearings on the issues raised by the NYPSC staff are currently expected to be held in late 2007. NYPSC acceptance of its staff's position would result in NYSEG treating all or a portion of the $57 million as an addition to its internal OPEB reserve, with a corresponding charge to income. While NYSEG is vigorously opposing staff on these issues, contending that the NYPSC staff is engaged in retroactive ratemaking, it cannot predict how this matter will be resolved.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure: In February 2007, in response to an August 2006 NYPSC order, NYSEG and RG&E filed a plan to install AMI (smart meters) for all of their electric and natural gas customers. Smart meters would provide customers with detailed consumption data, enabling them to better control their energy usage. Smart meters would also eliminate the need for routine manual meter readings and estimated bills, improve the companies' response to service interruptions, improve the gas balancing and settlement process, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create opportunity for a wide range of time-differentiated rates, load management, and load aggregation programs that are expected to reduce peak loads and thereby defer the need for additional electric generation sources. The plan calls for a total capital investment of approximately $370 million between 2007 and 2012.

Threatened Litigation for Russell Station: In October 1999 RG&E received a letter from the New York State Attorney General's office alleging that RG&E may have constructed and operated major modifications to its Beebee and Russell generating stations without obtaining the required prevention of significant deterioration or new source review permits. The letter requested that RG&E provide the Attorney General's office with a large number of documents relating to this allegation. In January 2000 RG&E received a subpoena from the NYSDEC ordering production of similar documents. RG&E supplied documents and complied with the subpoena.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

The NYSDEC served RG&E with a notice of violation in May 2000 alleging that between 1983 and 1987 RG&E completed five projects at Russell Station and two projects at Beebee Station, which is currently shut down, without obtaining the appropriate permits. RG&E believes it has complied with the applicable rules and there is no basis for the Attorney General's and the NYSDEC's allegations. Beginning in July 2000 the NYSDEC, the Attorney General and RG&E had a number of discussions with respect to the resolution of the notice of violation. In October 2006 the Attorney General's office and the NYSDEC notified RG&E of their intention to file a complaint in federal court for violations involving Russell Station unless a settlement can be reached.

If the Attorney General and the NYSDEC were to commence a Clean Air Act lawsuit against RG&E, they would need to demonstrate that, among other things, the challenged modifications to Russell Station caused an "increase" in emissions from the station. The issue of what constitutes the appropriate test for an emissions increase was before the United States Supreme Court in Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy Corporation, Docket No. 05-848. In April 2007 the US Supreme Court ruled that the lower courts, in an attempt to reconcile perceived inconsistencies in the EPA's regulation of stationary sources of air pollution, impermissibly invalidated certain of those regulations. The court did not reach a decision concerning whether Duke had in fact violated those regulations. The case was remanded so that that issue, as well as other defenses asserted by Duke, can be adjudicated. The effect of this decision on discussions between RG&E, the Attorney General and NYSDEC is unknown. RG&E, the NYSDEC and the Attorney General continue to discuss this matter and no suit has been filed to date. RG&E is not able to predict the outcome of this matter.

CMP Alternative Rate Plan: CMP submitted to the MPUC its annual price change filing pursuant to the terms of its current ARP 2000 on March 15, 2007. In its filing and subsequent update on April 11, 2007, CMP proposes a distribution rate increase of 2.1% comprised, in part, of the basic price change of inflation minus a productivity offset, the elimination of prior year one-time adjustments, and recovery for additional electric lifeline program costs. Once approved by the MPUC, revised rates will become effective July 1, 2007. ARP 2000 expires December 31, 2007.

On May 1, 2007, CMP submitted a filing to the MPUC proposing a new alternative rate plan for a seven-year term beginning January 1, 2008 (ARP 2008). CMP's proposal retains the basic structure of ARP 2000, including annual price changes based on a specified inflation index less a predetermined productivity offset, service quality indicators and associated penalties for failure to achieve the indicator performance targets, and explicit provisions for the recovery of certain exogenous or mandated costs. The filing proposes to maintain the existing rates at the termination of ARP 2000 as the initial rates for ARP 2008. The first price change under the new rate plan would occur on July 1, 2008. The proposal includes fixed productivity offset values of 0.25% for the initial two years of the rate plan and 0.50% for the remaining five years. It utilizes reserve accounting mechanisms to address recovery of costs associated with major storm restoration and environmental clean-up costs for manufactured gas sites and PCB-contaminated facilities. CMP's ARP 2008 proposal also incorporates incremental investment and operating expenses for new initiatives including: (1) an AMI project to deploy advanced meters and communications to all of CMP's customers; (2) proposed enhancements in vegetation management, inspection practices and distribution betterment projects designed to improve distribution reliability; and (3) accelerated deployment of more efficient distribution transformers. CMP cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

Natural Gas Delivery Business Developments

Our natural gas delivery business consists of our regulated natural gas transportation, storage and distribution operations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine.

Natural Gas Supply Agreements: Our natural gas companies - NYSEG, RG&E, SCG, CNG, Berkshire Gas and MNG - each had a three-year strategic alliance with BP Energy Company that ended on March 31, 2007. NYSEG, RG&E, SCG, CNG and Berkshire Gas - have each entered into a new three-year strategic alliance with Coral Energy Resources, beginning on April 1, 2007, that optimizes transportation and storage services.

CNG Regulatory Proceeding: In September 2006 CNG submitted a general rate filing, requesting a net rate increase of $28.2 million, or 7.9%, in base delivery revenues effective April 1, 2007, based on an 11.0% ROE. The requested increase includes $6.7 million for increased bad debt expense, including a hardship program, $5.6 million for sharing of achieved management efficiencies and $4.3 million to offset lower normalized customer usage.

In December 2006 CNG and The Office of Consumer Counsel in the State of Connecticut filed with the DPUC a proposed settlement agreement. On March 14, 2007, the DPUC approved the settlement with minor modifications. The approval included a rate increase of $14.4 million, based on an allowed ROE of 10.1% and a non-firm margin of $12.6 million. The agreement allows CNG to proceed with its proposed automated meter reading project and defer the net costs until its next rate case. CNG also agreed to freeze its base distribution rates for 24 months. The new rates became effective April 1, 2007.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure: See Electric Delivery Business Developments.

New Accounting Standards

The FASB issued Statement 157 in September 2006 and Statement 159 in February 2007. The FASB cleared DIG Issue G26 in December 2006 and it was posted to the FASB website in January 2007. See Item 1, Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements for explanations about these new accounting standards.

(a) Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating Activities: Significant operating activities that affected cash flows during the three months ended March 31, 2007, included the following:

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

Investing Activities: Utility capital spending for the three months ended March 31, 2007, was $78 million. Utility capital spending is projected to be $496 million in 2007, the majority of which is expected to be paid for with internally generated funds. Capital spending will be primarily for the extension of energy delivery service, necessary improvements to existing facilities, compliance with environmental requirements and governmental mandates, and the RG&E transmission project.

Current investments available for sale, which consist of auction rate securities, increased $166 million during the quarter as a result of funds available from our March 2007 issuance of common stock.

Financing Activities: The financing activities discussed below include those activities necessary for the company and its principal subsidiaries to maintain adequate liquidity and credit quality and ensure access to capital markets.

On March 27, 2007, we sold nine million shares of common stock at $24.25 per share. As provided for in an underwriting agreement, we sold an additional one million shares of common stock at $24.25 per share on April 2, 2007, pursuant to an over-allotment provision. After deducting underwriting fees and other costs, the aggregate net proceeds were $235 million. The proceeds will be used to fund the repurchase of debt and for general corporate purposes, including our construction program. The sale increased our common equity ratio to 44%.

During the first quarter of 2007 we issued 196,133 shares of our common stock at an average price of $25.23 through our Investor Services Program.

We repurchased 350,000 shares of our common stock in January 2007, primarily for grants of restricted stock. We awarded 296,145 shares of our common stock, issued out of treasury stock, to certain employees through our Restricted Stock Plan, at a grant date fair value of $24.76 per share of common stock.

(b) Results of Operations

Earnings per Share

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

Net Income

$133,294

$133,241

Earnings per Share, basic

$.90

$.91

Earnings per Share, diluted

$.90

$.90

Dividends Declared per Share

$.30

$.29

Average Common Shares Outstanding, basic

147,517

147,034

Average Common Shares Outstanding, diluted

148,406

147,679

Earnings per basic share for the first quarter 2007 were $0.90 compared to $0.91 per share earned in the first quarter 2006.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

While earnings were relatively consistent on a year-over-year basis, several key factors affected results:

Energy Deliveries

Energy deliveries and electricity commodity sales for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 are shown below.

 

Electricity Deliveries (MWh)

Natural Gas Deliveries (Dth)

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

Change

2007

2006

Change

(Thousands)

           

  Residential

3,427

3,300

4% 

38,687

33,834

14% 

  Commercial

2,461

2,239

10% 

12,416

11,138

11% 

  Industrial

1,595

1,781

(10%)

1,536

1,497

3% 

  Other

598

532

12% 

4,397

3,509

25% 

  Transportation of customer-
   owned natural gas


NA


NA


NA 


26,484


25,609


3% 

    Total Retail

8,081

7,852

3% 

83,520

75,587

10% 

  Wholesale

1,935

2,503

(23%)

351

46

663% 

    Total Deliveries

10,016

10,355

(3%)

83,871

75,633

11% 

  Electricity commodity sales(1)

3,451

3,585

(4%)

NA

NA

NA 

(1) Included in total deliveries

           

Several factors influenced the volume of energy deliveries, with the primary factor being weather. Temperatures in the first quarter of 2007 were significantly colder than in 2006. The effects of warmer or colder winter weather are especially significant to the demand for natural gas. We estimate that for the first quarter of 2007, approximately one-third of the 3% increase in retail electricity deliveries and one-half of the 10% increase in retail natural gas deliveries was the result of colder winter weather. Comparative weather data is shown in the following table.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

Weather Conditions

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

Normal

New York

     

Heating degree days

3,347 

2,989

3,411

 Colder than prior year

12% 

   

 (Warmer) than normal

(2%)

   

New England

     

Heating degree days

3,180 

2,814

3,175

 Colder than prior year

13% 

   

 Colder than normal

   

While significantly colder than last year, weather for the first quarter of 2007, on a heating degree day basis, approximated normal weather.

Operating Results for the Electric Delivery Business

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands)

Operating revenues

   

  Retail

$592,726

$526,580

  Wholesale

127,485

153,066

  Other

46,471

105,660

    Total Operating Revenues

$766,682

$785,306

Operating Expenses

   

  Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation

$385,273

$377,342

  Other operating and maintenance expenses

167,271

169,882

  Depreciation and amortization

44,523

46,050

  Other taxes

38,431

39,081

    Total Operating Expenses

$635,498

$632,355

Operating Income

$131,184

$152,951


Operating Revenues: The $19 million decrease in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

Those decreases were partially offset by:

Operating Expenses: The $3 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

That increase was partially offset by:

Operating Results for the Natural Gas Delivery Business

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

Operating Revenues

   

  Retail

$799,134 

$757,624 

  Wholesale

3,497 

16 

  Other

(5,249)

(741)

    Total Operating Revenues

$797,382 

$756,899 

Operating Expenses

   

  Natural gas purchased

$538,506 

$509,769 

  Other operating and maintenance expenses

55,876 

56,127 

  Depreciation and amortization

22,095 

21,343 

  Other taxes

35,487 

32,722 

    Total Operating Expenses

$651,964 

$619,961 

Operating Income

$145,418 

$136,938 


Operating Revenues: The $40 million increase in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

Those increases were partially offset by:

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Energy East Corporation

Operating Expenses: The $32 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

Those increases were partially offset by:

Operating Results for the Energy Marketing Business

The primary business included in our Other segment is our energy marketing business comprised of Energetix, Inc. and NYSEG Solutions, Inc., which market electricity and natural gas to customers throughout the state of New York. They currently have 162,000 electricity customers and 52,000 natural gas customers in the service territories of RG&E, NYSEG and several other New York state utilities.

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands)

   

Electricity sales (MWh)

1,048

1,199

Natural gas sales (Dth)

3,957

3,491

Operating Revenues

   

  Electric

$94,057

$93,314

  Natural gas

41,872

45,367

   Total Operating Revenues

$135,929

$138,681

Operating Expenses

   

  Electricity purchased

$89,044

$89,361

  Natural gas purchased

40,399

40,923

  Other operating expenses

3,123

2,971

   Total Operating Expenses

$132,566

$133,255

Operating Income

$3,363

$5,426

Operating Revenues: The $3 million decrease in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

Those decreases were partially offset by:

Operating Expenses: The $1 million decrease in operating expense for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

Those decreases were partially offset by:

 

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Condensed Balance Sheets - (Unaudited)

 

March 31,
2007 

Dec. 31,
2006 

(Thousands)

Assets

Current Assets

 Cash and cash equivalents

$4,313

$5,902

 Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net

248,724

213,142

 Fuel and natural gas in storage, at average cost

10,060

50,021

 Materials and supplies, at average cost

14,011

13,533

 Deferred income taxes

2,450

14,663

 Broker margin accounts

12,413

31,359

 Prepayments and other current assets

31,133

36,781

   Total Current Assets

323,104

365,401

Utility Plant, at Original Cost

 Electric

1,308,441

1,298,609

 Natural gas

587,324

584,857

 Common

207,761

202,276

2,103,526

2,085,742

 Less accumulated depreciation

632,296

619,262

   Net Utility Plant in Service

1,471,230

1,466,480

 Construction work in progress

88,282

80,291

   Total Utility Plant

1,559,512

1,546,771

Other Property and Investments

11,705

11,271

Regulatory and Other Assets

 Regulatory assets

  Nuclear plant obligations

149,495

174,307

  Deferred income taxes

12,078

  Unfunded future income taxes

20,905

13,154

  Environmental remediation costs

25,755

25,988

  Unamortized loss on debt reacquisitions

10,276

11,071

  Nonutility generator termination agreement

70,716

73,021

  Natural gas hedges

1,632

22,724

  Other

114,953

123,720

 Total regulatory assets

405,810

443,985

 Other assets

  Prepaid pension benefits

100,991

97,180

  Other

16,994

15,782

 Total other assets

117,985

112,962

   Total Regulatory and Other Assets

523,795

556,947

   Total Assets

$2,418,116

$2,480,390

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

 

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Condensed Balance Sheets - (Unaudited)

 

March 31,
2007 

Dec. 31,
2006 

(Thousands)

   

Liabilities

   

Current Liabilities

   

 Notes payable

$6,000 

$20,890 

 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

96,939 

135,863 

 Interest accrued

8,006 

9,589 

 Taxes accrued

19,239 

12,711 

 Unfunded future income taxes

3,987 

 Derivative liabilities

2,067 

22,542 

 Other

22,865 

44,947 

   Total Current Liabilities

155,116 

250,529 

Regulatory and Other Liabilities

   

 Regulatory liabilities

   

  Accrued removal obligation

188,752 

189,035 

  Deferred income taxes

6,541 

  Gain on sale of generation assets

109,798 

118,031 

  Pension benefit

32,881 

33,519 

  Other

45,406 

39,096 

 Total regulatory liabilities

376,837 

386,222 

 Other liabilities

   

  Deferred income taxes

252,296 

237,440 

  Nuclear waste disposal

115,203 

113,763 

  Other postretirement benefits

74,531 

74,583 

  Asset retirement obligation

21,483 

21,251 

  Environmental remediation costs

37,523 

37,523 

  Other

45,946 

58,464 

 Total other liabilities

546,982 

543,024 

   Total Regulatory and Other Liabilities

923,819 

929,246 

Long-term debt

698,044 

698,025 

   Total Liabilities

1,776,979 

1,877,800 

Commitments and Contingencies

   

Common Stock Equity

   

 Common stock

194,429 

194,429 

 Capital in excess of par value

483,826 

483,662 

 Retained earnings

86,403 

50,844 

 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

(6,283)

(9,107)

 Treasury stock, at cost

(117,238)

(117,238)

   Total Common Stock Equity

641,137 

602,590 

   Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity

$2,418,116 

$2,480,390 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

 

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Condensed Statements of Income - (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

   

Operating Revenues

   

  Electric

$194,098 

$185,638 

  Natural gas

183,903 

160,873 

      Total Operating Revenues

378,001 

346,511 

Operating Expenses

   

  Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation

86,692 

75,905 

  Natural gas purchased

129,723 

108,833 

  Other operating expenses

43,380 

38,765 

  Maintenance

11,614 

10,908 

  Depreciation and amortization

18,108 

17,818 

  Other taxes

19,281 

17,114 

      Total Operating Expenses

308,798 

269,343 

Operating Income

69,203 

77,168 

Other (Income)

(1,220)

(1,064)

Other Deductions

294 

182 

Interest Charges, Net

13,681 

14,283 

Income Before Income Taxes

56,448 

63,767 

Income Taxes

20,889 

23,482 

Net Income

$35,559 

$40,285 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - (Unaudited
)

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

   

Operating Activities

   

Net income

$35,559 

$40,285 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by operating activities

   

  Depreciation and amortization

34,334 

33,952 

  Income taxes and investment tax credits deferred, net

15,866 

9,293 

  Pension income

(4,449)

(3,514)

Changes in current operating assets and liabilities

   

  Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net

(35,582)

(18,435)

  Inventory

39,845 

40,464 

  Prepayments and other current assets

24,652 

(23,322)

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(3,868)

(25,499)

  Interest accrued

(1,583)

(1,936)

  Taxes accrued

5,577 

14,144 

  Customer refund

(10,056)

(13,998)

  Other current liabilities

(22,152)

(23,400)

Other assets

5,971 

6,688 

Other liabilities

(14,693)

(30,205)

    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

69,421 

4,517 

Investing Activities

   

  Utility plant additions

(30,884)

(13,508)

  Maturities of current investments available for sale

20,200 

137,950 

  Purchases of current investments available for sale

(20,200)

(84,625)

  Investments

(236)

(381)

    Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities

(31,120)

39,436 

Financing Activities

   

  Notes payable three months or less, net

(14,890)

  Dividends on common stock

(25,000)

(35,000)

    Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

(39,890)

(35,000)

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(1,589)

8,953 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

5,902 

28,752 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

$4,313 

$37,705 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

 

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Condensed Statements of Retained Earnings - (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands)

   

Balance, Beginning of Period

$50,844

$28,549 

Add net income

35,559

40,285 

 

86,403

68,834 

Deduct dividends declared on common stock

35,000 

Balance, End of Period

$86,403

$33,834 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

 

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - (Unaudited)

 

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

   

Net income

$35,559 

$40,285 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

   

 Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of income tax
   benefit (expense) of $19 for 2007 and $(26) for 2006


(28)


39 

 Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives qualified as
   hedges, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(4,831)
   for 2007 and $826 for 2006



7,285 



(1,246)

Reclassification adjustment for derivative (gains) losses
   included in net income, net of income tax expense (benefit)
   of $2,940 for 2007 and $(2,011) for 2006



(4,433)



3,033 

 Net unrealized gains on derivatives qualified as hedges

2,852 

1,787 

    Total other comprehensive income

2,824 

1,826 

Comprehensive Income

$38,383 

$42,111 

The notes on pages 23 through 29 are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

 

Item 2.  Management's Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

RG&E meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q for a reduced disclosure format and is therefore presenting a management's narrative analysis of the results of operations as specified in General Instruction H(2)(a) of Form 10-Q.

Earnings

RG&E's net income for the first quarter of 2007 decreased $5 million compared to the first quarter of 2006 primarily as a result of $3 million in increased operating and maintenance expenses, including $2 million for increased reserves for uncollectibles; $1 million due to lower margins on electric deliveries; and $1 million for higher gross receipts taxes.

Operating Results for the Electric Delivery Business

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

   

Operating Revenues

   

  Retail

$116,695

$67,335 

  Wholesale

63,936

56,931 

  Other

13,467

61,372 

   Total Operating Revenues

$194,098

$185,638 

Operating Expenses

   

  Electricity purchased and fuel used in generation

$86,692

$75,905 

  Other operating and maintenance expenses

43,352

37,785 

  Depreciation and amortization

13,335

13,235 

  Other taxes

12,174

10,596 

   Total Operating Expenses

$155,553

$137,521 

Operating Income

$38,545

$48,117 


Operating Revenues: Operating revenues increased $8 million for the first quarter of 2007 as a result of:

Those increases were partially offset by:

 

Management's Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Operating Expenses: The $18 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was the result of:

Operating Results for the Natural Gas Delivery Business

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

Operating Revenues

   

  Retail

$189,347 

$167,991 

  Other

(5,444)

(7,118)

    Total Operating Revenues

$183,903 

$160,873 

Operating Expenses

   

  Natural gas purchased

$129,723 

$108,833 

  Other operating and maintenance expenses

11,642 

11,888 

  Depreciation and amortization

4,773 

4,583 

  Other taxes

7,107 

6,518 

    Total Operating Expenses

$153,245 

$131,822 

Operating Income

$30,658 

$29,051 


Operating Revenues: The $23 million increase in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily the result of:

Operating Expenses: The $21 million increase in operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007 was primarily due to higher natural gas purchases to meet increased delivery volumes.

New Accounting Standards

The FASB issued Statement 157 in September 2006 and Statement 159 in February 2007. See Item 1, Note 7 to RG&E's financial statements for explanations about these new accounting standards.

 

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
for
Energy East Corporation
and
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements of Registrants:

Registrant

Applicable Notes

Energy East

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

RG&E

1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Note 1. Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

In the opinion of each registrant's management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Energy East's financial statements consolidate its majority-owned subsidiaries after eliminating all intercompany transactions.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements for each registrant should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes contained in the report on Form 10-K filed by each registrant for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Due to the seasonal nature of the registrants' operations, financial results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends for a 12-month period.

Reclassifications: Certain amounts have been reclassified in the companies' unaudited financial statements to conform to the 2007 presentation. Effective January 1, 2007, the companies recognized book overdrafts where no credit was required to be extended by a bank as an operating activity rather than as a financing activity. As a result, Energy East's net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in financing activities decreased $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. RG&E's net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in financing activities decreased $1.7 million for the same period.

Note 2. Other (Income) and Other Deductions

Three months ended March 31,

2007

2006

(Thousands)

   

Energy East

   

 Interest and dividend income

$(2,811)

$(3,776)

 Allowance for funds used during construction

(1,249)

(489)

 Earnings from equity investments

(931)

(1,059)

 Gains from energy risk contracts

(1,085)

(2,438)

 Miscellaneous

(2,879)

(2,638)

  Total other (income)

$(8,955)

$(10,400)

 Losses on energy risk contracts

$2,292 

$2,324 

 Donations, civic and political

470 

848 

 Miscellaneous

469 

845 

  Total other deductions

$3,231 

$4,017 

RG&E

   

 Interest and dividend income

$(237)

$(707)

 Allowance for funds used during construction

(966)

(332)

 Miscellaneous

(17)

(25)

  Total other (income)

$(1,220)

$(1,064)

 Miscellaneous

$294 

$182 

  Total other deductions

$294 

$182 

Note 3. Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

We determine basic EPS by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The weighted-average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS include the incremental effect of restricted stock and stock options issued and exclude stock options issued in tandem with SARs. Historically, we have issued stock options in tandem with SARs and substantially all stock option plan participants have exercised the SARs instead of the stock options. The numerator we use in calculating both basic and diluted EPS for each period is our reported net income.

The reconciliation of basic and dilutive average common shares for each period follows:

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

   

  Basic average common shares outstanding

147,517 

147,034 

  Restricted stock awards

889 

645 

  Potentially dilutive common shares

157 

144 

  Options issued with SARs

(157)

(144)

  Dilutive average common shares outstanding

148,406 

147,679 

We exclude from the determination of EPS options that have an exercise price that is greater than the average market price of the common shares during the period. Shares excluded from the EPS calculation for the three months ended March 31 were: 2.1 million in 2007 and 1.5 million in 2006.

Note 4. Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 38.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Income taxes were $3.2 million less than they would have been at the statutory rate of 39.9%, primarily due to the flow-through effects of removal costs and the permanent difference related to the subsidy available under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. The effective tax rate was 39.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and was essentially the same as the statutory rate.

RG&E's effective tax rate was 37.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, and 36.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Income taxes were less than they would have been at the statutory rate of 39.9%, $1.6 million less for 2007 and $1.9 million less for 2006, primarily due to the flow-through effects of removal costs and the allowance for funds used during construction.

FIN 48: In July 2006 the FASB released FIN 48, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements in accordance with Statement 109 by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is for an entity to determine if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The second step involves measuring the amount of tax benefit to be recognized in the financial statements based on the largest amount of benefit that meets the prescribed recognition threshold. The difference between the amounts based on that position and the position taken in a tax return is generally recorded as a liability.

FIN 48 also provides guidance for the representation of reserves in the balance sheet and the proper measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities using the FIN 48 standard. That guidance requires classifying as current reserves that are expected to be addressed in the next 12-month period. It also requires that the tax basis of assets and liabilities reflect the presumed FIN 48 outcome vs. the actual filing position in determining the proper level of accumulated deferred income taxes in accordance with Statement 109.

We adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits at the date of adoption was $26.6 million. This amount includes income taxes of $21.2 million, interest of $5.2 million and a penalty of $0.2 million. Including interest and penalty, $14 million of the gross unrecognized tax benefits would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized. There was no material change to those amounts during the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The adoption did not have a material effect on our results of operation, financial position or cash flows. Upon our adoption of FIN 48, the cumulative effect was an increase to retained earnings of $1.3 million. In addition, we reclassified $2.3 million of accumulated deferred income tax liabilities.

We have been audited through 2000 for New York State income taxes, through 2001 for federal income taxes and through 2002 for Maine income taxes. The statute of limitations in Connecticut has expired for all years through 2002. Our New York State returns for 2001 through 2004, federal returns for 2002 through 2005 and Maine returns for 2003 and 2004 are currently under review. We anticipate that the reviews will be completed within the next 12 months. Approximately $13.8 million of the gross income tax reserves relate to the years currently under audit, with the majority relating to combined state reporting issues. We cannot estimate the ultimate outcome of the reviews.

 

RG&E adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits at the date of adoption was $3.6 million. This amount includes income taxes of $3.1 million and interest of $0.5 million. Including interest and penalty, $0.3 million of the gross unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized. There was no material change to those amounts during the quarter ended March 31, 2007. RG&E's adoption did not have a material effect on its results of operation, financial position or cash flows. Upon RG&E's adoption of FIN 48, there was no cumulative effect on retained earnings. However, RG&E reclassified $2.3 million of accumulated deferred income tax liabilities.

RG&E has been audited through 2000 for New York State income taxes and 2001 for federal income taxes. RG&E's New York State returns for 2000 through 2004 and federal returns for 2002 through 2005 are currently under review. RG&E anticipates that the reviews will be completed within the next 12 months. Approximately $1.7 million of the gross income tax reserve relates to those years, with the majority relating to the application of transition rules applicable to utilities in New York State. RG&E cannot estimate the ultimate outcome of the reviews.

The company and RG&E continue to classify all interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense.

New York State Income Tax Legislation: On April 9, 2007, New York State enacted its 2007 - 2008 budget, which included amendments to the state income tax. Those amendments include a reduction in the corporate net income tax rate to 7.1% from 7.5%, and the adoption of a single sales factor for apportioning taxable income to New York State. Both amendments are effective January 1, 2007.

The company and RG&E are evaluating the effects of the amendments, but believe that the amendments will not have a material effect on their financial position, cash flows or results of operation.

Note 5. Variable Interest Entities

A variable interest entity is an entity that is not controllable through voting interests and/or in which the equity investor does not bear the residual economic risks and rewards. FIN 46(R) requires a business enterprise to consolidate a variable interest entity if the enterprise has a variable interest that will absorb a majority of the entity's expected losses.

We have power purchase contracts with various NUGs. However, we were not involved in the formation of and do not have ownership interests in any NUGs. We have evaluated all of our power purchase contracts with NUGs with respect to FIN 46(R) and determined that most of the purchase contracts are not variable interests for one of the following reasons: the contract is based on a fixed price or a market price and there is no other involvement with the NUG, the contract is short-term in duration, the contract is for a minor portion of the NUG's capacity or the NUG is a governmental organization or an individual. We are not able to determine if we have variable interests with respect to power purchase contracts with six remaining NUGs because we are unable to obtain the information necessary to: (1) determine if any of those NUGs is a variable interest entity, (2) determine if an operating utility is a NUG's primary beneficiary or (3) perform the accounting required to consolidate any of those NUGs. We routinely request necessary information from the six NUGs, and will continue to do so, but no NUG has yet provided the requested information. We did not consolidate any NUGs as of March 31, 2007, or December 31, 2006.

 

We continue to purchase electricity from the six NUGs at above-market prices. We are not exposed to any loss as a result of our involvement with the NUGs because we are allowed to recover through rates the cost of our purchases. Also, we are under no obligation to a NUG if it decides not to operate for any reason. The combined contractual capacity for the six NUGs is approximately 462 MWs. The combined purchases from the six NUGs totaled approximately $106 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and $91 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

NYISO Billing Adjustment: The NYISO frequently bills market participants on a retroactive basis when it determines that billing adjustments are necessary. Such retroactive billings can cover several months or years and cannot be reasonably estimated. NYSEG and RG&E record transmission or supply revenue or expense, as appropriate, when revised amounts are available. The two companies have developed an accrual process that incorporates available information about retroactive NYISO billing adjustments as provided to all market participants. However, on an ongoing basis, they cannot fully predict either the magnitude or the direction of any final billing adjustments.

NYPSC Proceeding on NYSEG's Accounting for OPEB: In August 2006 the NYPSC issued its decision in the NYSEG electric rate case. Among other things, the NYPSC instructed the ALJ to open a separate proceeding regarding the NYPSC staff's position that NYSEG should have retained $57 million of interest in its OPEB reserve and used it to reduce rate base. A proceeding has been opened and hearings on the issues raised by the NYPSC staff are currently expected to be held in late 2007. NYPSC acceptance of its staff's position would result in NYSEG treating all or a portion of the $57 million as an addition to its internal OPEB reserve, with a corresponding charge to income. While NYSEG is vigorously opposing staff on these issues, contending that the NYPSC staff is engaged in retroactive ratemaking, it cannot predict how this matter will be resolved.

Note 7. New Accounting Standards

Statement 157: In September 2006 the FASB issued Statement 157. Changes from current practice that will result from the application of Statement 157 relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements in which the FASB previously concluded that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute, but does not require any new fair value measurements. Statement 157 will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application encouraged. The provisions are to be applied prospectively, with certain exceptions. A cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings is required for application to certain financial instruments. Energy East and RG&E plan to adopt Statement 157 effective January 1, 2008, and are currently assessing the effects Statement 157 would have on their results of operation, financial position and/or cash flows.

Statement 159: In February 2007 the FASB issued Statement 159, which will allow an entity to measure eligible financial instruments and certain other items at fair value as of specified election dates on an instrument-by-instrument basis (the fair value option). The fair value option is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs. The fair value option will significantly expand an entity's ability to select the measurement attribute for certain key assets and liabilities, and allow it to mitigate potential mismatches that arise under the current mixed measurement attribute model. Statement 159 will be effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted when specified conditions are met. Retrospective application to fiscal years preceding the effective date is not permitted unless the entity chooses early adoption. Application to eligible items existing at the effective date (or early adoption date) is permitted. Energy East and RG&E plan to adopt Statement 159 as of January 1, 2008, and are currently assessing the effects Statement 159 would have on their results of operation, financial position and/or cash flows.

DIG Issue G26: In December 2006 the FASB cleared DIG Issue G26, which provides guidance concerning a cash flow hedge of a variable-rate financial asset or liability for which the interest rate risk is not based solely on an index, such as an interest rate that is reset through an auction process. According to DIG Issue G26, an entity may designate the risk being hedged as the risk of overall changes in the hedged cash flows related to a variable-rate financial asset or liability. However, it may not designate the risk being hedged as the interest rate risk (the risk of changes in cash flows attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate) unless the cash flows of the hedged transaction are explicitly based on that same benchmark interest rate. The implementation guidance of DIG Issue G26 is effective April 1, 2007. As a result of applying DIG Issue G26, we dedesignated the hedging relationships as of April 1, 2007, for two of NYSEG's cash flow hedges. A $3.3 million pretax loss on those derivatives for the period prior to April 1, 2007, will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income and be reclassified into earnings in the same periods that the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings. RG&E's cash flow hedges were not affected by DIG Issue G26.

Note 8. Accounts Receivable

Energy East's accounts receivable includes unbilled revenues of $245 million at March 31, 2007, and $221 million at December 31, 2006, and are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $60 million at both March 31, 2007, and December 31, 2006.

RG&E's accounts receivable include unbilled revenues of $55 million at March 31, 2007, and $50 million at December 31, 2006, and are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $14 million at March 31, 2007, and $11 million at December 31, 2006.

Note 9. Retirement Benefits

Energy East and RG&E have funded noncontributory defined benefit pension plans that cover substantially all of their employees. The plans provide defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary. Energy East and RG&E also have other postretirement health care benefit plans covering substantially all of their employees. The health care plans are contributory with participants' contributions adjusted annually.

 

Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost

 

Pension Benefits 

Postretirement Benefits  

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

       

Energy East

       

  Service cost

$9,348 

$9,198 

$1,453 

$1,567 

  Interest cost

32,690 

32,433 

7,429 

7,879 

  Expected return on plan assets

(58,234)

(54,878)

(647)

(483)

  Amortization of prior service cost

1,141 

1,176 

(1,858)

(1,895)

  Recognized net loss

4,206 

4,605 

1,373 

2,076 

  Amortization of transition obligation

1,700 

1,700 

Net periodic benefit (income) cost

$(10,849)

$(7,466)

$9,450 

$10,844 

RG&E

       

  Service cost

$1,189 

$1,171 

$157 

$166 

  Interest cost

6,733 

6,825 

1,123 

1,107 

  Expected return on plan assets

(11,733)

(11,490)

  Amortization of prior service cost

370 

370 

215 

215 

  Recognized net gain

(1,008)

(390)

(407)

(343)

  Amortization of transition obligation

457 

457 

Net periodic benefit (income) cost

$(4,449)

$(3,514)

$1,545 

$1,602 

Note 10. Segment Information

Our electric delivery segment consists of our regulated transmission, distribution and generation operations in New York and Maine, and our natural gas delivery segment consists of our regulated transportation, storage and distribution operations in New York, Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts. We measure segment profitability based on net income. Other includes primarily our energy marketing companies, and interest income, intersegment eliminations and our other nonutility businesses.

RG&E's electric delivery segment consists of its regulated transmission, distribution and generation operations and its natural gas delivery segment consists of its regulated transportation, storage and distribution operations in New York. RG&E measures segment profitability based on net income.

Selected information for Energy East's and RG&E's business segments includes:

 

Operating Revenues 

Net Income 

Three months ended March 31,

2007 

2006 

2007 

2006 

(Thousands)

       

Energy East

       

  Electric Delivery

$766,682

$785,306

$55,154

$58,749

  Natural Gas Delivery

797,382

756,899

76,395

72,728

  Other

149,674

154,349

1,745

1,764

    Total

$1,713,738

$1,696,554

$133,294

$133,241


RG&E

  Electric Delivery

$194,098

$185,638

$18,915

$24,695

  Natural Gas Delivery

183,903

160,873

16,644

15,590

    Total

$378,001

$346,511

$35,559

$40,285

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
(See report on Form 10-K for Energy East for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.)

NYSEG's and RG&E's exposure to fluctuations in the market price of electricity is limited to the load required to serve those customers who select the fixed rate option, which effectively combines delivery and supply service at a fixed price. NYSEG uses electricity contracts, both physical and financial, to manage fluctuations in the cost of electricity required to serve customers who select the fixed rate option. We include the cost or benefit of those contracts in the amount expensed for electricity purchased when the related electricity is sold. Owned electric generation and long-term supply contracts reduce NYSEG's exposure, and significantly reduce RG&E's exposure, to market fluctuations for procurement of their fixed rate option electricity supply.

As of April 2007 the expected load for NYSEG's fixed rate option customers is fully hedged for May through December 2007. A fluctuation of $1.00 per MWh in the average price of electricity would change NYSEG's earnings less than $250 thousand for May through December 2007. RG&E expects to meet its fixed price load obligations for 2007 with owned generation or long-term supply contracts. The percentage of NYSEG's and RG&E's hedged load is based on load forecasts, which include certain assumptions such as historical weather patterns. Actual results could differ as a result of changes in the load compared to the load forecasts.

All of our natural gas utilities have purchased gas adjustment clauses that allow them to recover through rates any changes in the market price of purchased natural gas, substantially eliminating their exposure to natural gas price risk. NYSEG and RG&E use natural gas futures and forwards to manage fluctuations in natural gas commodity prices in order to provide price stability to customers. The cost or benefit of natural gas futures and forwards is included in the commodity cost that is passed on to customers when the related sales commitments are fulfilled. We record changes in the fair value of natural gas hedge contracts as regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities.

Energetix and NYSEG Solutions, Inc. offer retail electric and natural gas service to customers in New York State and actively hedge the load required to serve customers that have chosen them as their commodity supplier. As of April 2007 the energy marketing subsidiaries' expected fixed price loads were fully hedged for May through December 2007. A fluctuation of $1.00 per MWh in the average price of electricity would change their earnings less than $10,000 for May through December 2007. The percentage of hedged load for the energy marketing subsidiaries is based on load forecasts, which include certain assumptions such as historical weather patterns. Actual results could differ as a result of changes in the load compared to the load forecasts.

NYSEG, RG&E, Energetix and NYSEG Solutions face risks related to counterparty performance on hedging contracts due to counterparty credit default. We have developed a matrix of unsecured credit thresholds that are dependent on a counterparty's or the counterparty guarantor's applicable credit rating (normally Moody's or S&P). When our exposure to risk for a counterparty exceeds the unsecured credit threshold, the counterparty is required to post additional collateral or we will no longer transact with the counterparty until the exposure drops below the unsecured credit threshold.

We use interest rate swap agreements to manage the risk of increases in variable interest rates (such as NYSEG's auction rate notes) and to maintain desired fixed-to-floating rate ratios. We record amounts paid and received under those agreements as adjustments to the interest expense of the specific debt issues. As required by DIG Issue G26 (see Part I, Item 1, Note 7. New Accounting Standards) we dedesignated the hedging relationships as of April 1, 2007, for NYSEG's two cash flow hedges related to its auction rate notes. We are investigating our options concerning the future management of interest rate risk for those instruments.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The principal executive officers and principal financial officers of Energy East and RG&E evaluated the effectiveness of their respective company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. "Disclosure controls and procedures" are controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, and is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on their evaluation, the principal executive officers and principal financial officers of Energy East and RG&E concluded that their respective company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Energy East and RG&E each maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Each company's system of internal control over financial reporting contains self-monitoring mechanisms and actions are taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified. There was no change in Energy East's or RG&E's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the respective company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

(See Energy East's Part I, Item 2, MD&A, Threatened Litigation for Russell Station.)

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


(c)
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Energy East Corporation








Period





(a)       
Total number
of shares
purchased (1)






(b)       
Average price
paid per share



(c)       
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs

(d)       
Maximum number of
shares that
may yet be
purchased
under the plans
or programs

Month #1
  (January 1, 2007 to
  January 31, 2007)



385,114(1)



$24.01



-



-

Month #2
  (February 1, 2007 to
  February 28, 2007)



4,724(2)



$25.14



-



-

Month #3
  (March 1, 2007 to
  March 31, 2007)



4,839(2)



$24.15



-



-

  Total

394,677   

$24.02

-

-

(1) Includes 4,850 shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) purchased in open-market transactions on behalf of the company's Employee's Stock Purchase Plan; 30,264 shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of shares of restricted stock awarded through the company's Restricted Stock Plan; and 350,000 shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) purchased for Treasury for issuance under the company's Restricted Stock Plan and Stock Option Plan.

(2)  Represents shares of the company's common stock (Par Value $.01) purchased in open-market transactions on behalf of the company's Employees' Stock Purchase Plan.

RG&E had no issuer purchases of equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

Item 6.  Exhibits

See Exhibit Index.

 

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.




Date:  May 3, 2007

ENERGY EAST CORPORATION
                  (Registrant)

By   /s/Robert D. Kump                              
           Robert D. Kump
           Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
           (Principal Accounting Officer)





Date:  May 3, 2007

ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION
                  (Registrant)

By   /s/Joseph J. Syta                                
           Joseph J. Syta
           Vice President - Controller and Treasurer
           (Principal Financial Officer)

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are delivered with this report:

Registrant

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

Energy East Corporation

31-1

Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31-2

Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

*32

Certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

     

Rochester Gas and
 Electric Corporation


31-1


Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31-2

Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

*32

Certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

     

_________________________________
* Furnished pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(32).