ML15237A261

Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. Auditor'S Report and Consolidated Financial Statements - December 31, 2014 and 2013

ML15237A261
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Site:	Susquehanna
Issue date:	12/31/2014
From:	BKD, LLP
To:	Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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PLA-7350
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Enclosure 2 to PLA-7350Allegheny Electric Cooperative,. Inc. Auditor'sReport and Consolidated FinancialStatements -December 2014 and 2013 BKIJOPAs & Advisorsflfl Allegheny Electric* Cooperative, Inc.Auditor's Report and ConSOlidated Financial~December 31, 2014 and 2013Statementsi ', ' .* ,': *-* , , .',CPAs & Advisors Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.December 31, 2014 and 2013ContentsIndependent Auditor's Report .................................................................... 1Consolidated Financial StatementsBalance Sheets................................................................................................ 3Statements of Margin ........................................................................................ 4Statements of Comprehensive Margin ...................................................................... 5Statements of Members' Equities........................................................................... 6Statements of Cash Flows ................................................................................... 7Notes to Financial Statements .............................................................................. 8 B KD LLP 225 N. 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Box 1580/II Decatur, I L 62525-1580CPAs & Advisors 27492411/I/fax 217.429.6109// bkd.comEl.Independent Auditor's ReportBoard of DirectorsAllegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaWe have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Allegheny Electric Cooperative,Inc., which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the relatedconsolidated statements of margin, comprehensive margin, members' equities and cash flows for the yearsthen ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.Management's Responsibility for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financialstatements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America;this includes the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparationand fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement,whether due to fraud or error.Auditor's ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assuranceabout whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures inthe consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment,* including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controlrelevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in orderto design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressingan opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonablenessof significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation ofthe consolidated financial statements.We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis forour audit opinion.Praxitg:MEMBER.*GLOBAL ALLIANGO OFINDEPENDENT FIOMS OpinionIn our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all materialrespects, the financial position of Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance withaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.Decatur, IllinoisApril 17, 2015.2 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Consolidated Balance SheetsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013(In Thousands)Assets20142013Electric Utility Plant, at costIn service (see Note 2)Less accumulated depreciationConstruction work in progressNuclear fuel in process (see Notes 1 and 3)Net electric utility plant (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)Investments and Other Assets*Investments in associated organiizations (see Note 4)Nuclear Decommissioning Trust (NDT) (see Notes 1 and 5)Non-utility property, at cost (net of accumulated depreciation of$7,244 in 2014 and $6,821 in 2013)Assets of consolidated variable interest entityNon-utility property, at cost (net of accumulateddepreciation of $510 in 2014 and $569 in 2013)prepaid pension expense (see Notes 12 and 14)Deferred tax assets, net (see Note 10)Derivative investments (see Note 6)Other noncurrent assets$ 982,828(776,906)205,92213,99233,836253,75016,442113,8497,79694,130'1,775192S:52144,245" 960,601(757,931)202,67011,06131,901245,63226,844104,2866,710114,6464,30638153147,237Current AssetsCash and cash equivalentsInvestments (see Note 1 and 4)Derivative investments (see Note 6)Accounts receivable, members (see Note 1)Accounts receivable, affiliated organization'Other receivablesInventories (see Note 1)Other current assetsAssets of consolidated variable interest entityCash and cash .equivalents*-Accounts receivable, affiliated organizationOther receivablesOther current assets23,58040,2781,102.18,884*9616,17611,0601,70225,36432,9541,54419,726*6312,56210,3241,643613146Total current assets705114,34215,525$ 527,86259914512691105,6277,823$ 506,319Deferred Charges (see Note 7)Total assetsSee Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Members' Equities and Liabilities20142013Members' Equities (see Note 1)Membership feesPatronage capitalDonated CapitalUnrestricted net assetsRetained earningsMembers' equitiesAccumulated other comprehensive income*$ 3*7.6,613381004,150*80,90436,033116,937166,539194,093615$381007,80380,11330,131110,244160,132170,214692372,169Total equitiesAsset Retirement Obligation (see Note 8)Long-Term Debt (see Note 9)Advance from Affiliated Organization (see Note 12)Current LiabilitiesNotes payable (see Note 9)Current installments of long-term debtFinancial transmission rights .(see Note 6)Accounts payable and accrued expensesLiabilities of consolidated variable interest entityAccounts payable and accrued expensesAccrued postretirement benefit cost (see Note 13)Accounts payable, affiliated organizationTotal current liabilities7,9005,6111,10225,12926,8004,5551,54425,6681,724* 20988:41,7631927,723.*7,9151,4622338860,3503814,3064,687Other Liabilities and Deferred CreditsFinancial transmission rights (see Note 6)Deferred credits (see Note 16)Total liabilities and members' equities$ 527,862$ 506,3193 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Consolidated Statements of MarginYears Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013(In Thousands)20142013Operating Revenues$ 215,812$ 224,127Operating ExpensesOperationsPurchased capacity and energy costsTransmissionOperationMaintenanceProductionOperationMaintenanceFuelDepreciationAccretion of asset retirement obligationAdministrative and generalProperty and other taxesTotal Operating Expenses Before InterestOperating Margin Before Interest Expense94,83831,876434Interest Expense29,72615,80615,9748,32270013,029722211,4274,385(10,277)(5,892)1,510(1,728)2,1537,13597210,042$ 4,15097,75133,02744027,32514,72415,3718,36760012,180539210,32413,803(10,534)3,2691,491(1,542)2,8231,1655974,534$ 7,803Operating Margin (Loss)Non-operating MarginsNonoperating rental incomeNonoperating rental expenseInterest incomeSettlement proceedsCapital credits and other incomeNet MarginSee Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements44 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive MarginYears Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013(In Thousands)20142013Net MarginOther Comprehensive MarginChange in postretirement benefit planUnrealized appreciation in investments$ 4,150. $ 7,80322 215,880 10,1105,902 10,131$ 10,052 $ 17,934Comprehensive MarginSee Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements55 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Members' EquitiesYears Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013(In Thousands).. ... Membership *Donated Patronage"".*Fees oCapital Capital.Balance, January1, 2013 $3 -$ 38 $ 71,395Patronage capital retirement --(3,437)Patronage capital assignment --2,510Patronage capital -NDT (earnings) losses --1,701Net marginOther comprehensive margin ________ -______Balance, December 31, 2013 3 38 72,169Patronage capital retirement --(3,359)Patronage capital assignment --7,803Net marginOther comprehensive margin -__. ...... .....Balance, December .31, 2014 $ 3. $ .* 38 $ 76,613See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements UnrestrictedNet Assets$ 100100$ 100RetainedEarnings$ 4,211(2,510)(1,701)7,8037,803(7,803)4,150$. 4,150AccumulatedTotal OtherMembers' Comprehensive TotalEquities Margin Equities$ 75,747, $ 20,000 $ 95,747(3,437) -(3,437)7,803 -7,803-10,131 .10,13180,113 30,131 110,244(3,359) -(3,359)4,150 -4,150-5,902 .5,902$ 80,904 $ 36,033 $ 6 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013(In Thousands)20142013Operating ActivitiesNet marginItems not requiring cashDepreciation and fuel amortizationAccretion of asset retirement obligationDeferred income taxesLoss oo1 disposal of equipmentOther than temporary lossesChange inInvestments in associated organizationsAccounts receivable, membersOther receivablesInventoriesDerivative investmentsPrepaid pension expenseOther current and non-current assetsAccounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts receivable/payable, affiliated organizationsAdvance from affiliated organizationFinancial transmission rightsAccrued postretirement benefitOther liabilities and deferred credits$ 4,150 $7,80322,9636,4072,531(17)4222,3486,1592,998567Net cash provided by operating activitiesInvesting ActivitiesAdditions to electric utility plant and non-utility property, netProceeds from investmentsPurchase of investments10,402842(3,602)(736)631516(72)(277)(34)(77)(631)(3)87143,906(32,148)(7,495)(3,553)(43,196)198,800(217,700)(5,065)30,000(3,359)(5,156)(2,480)128575(10,324)(967)1,017(253)2,4239,115(119)692(1,017)23(15,310)25,858(27,969)1,915(3,115)(29,169)Net cash used in investing activitiesFinancing ActivitiesBorrowings under line-of-credit agreementPayments under ling-of-credit agreementPrincipal payments on long-term debtProceeds from issuance of long-term debtPatronage capital retirementIncrease in deferred charges307,815(301,515)(4,743)(3,437)Net cash used in financing activities(1,880)Net Decrease in Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of YearCash and Cash Equivalents, End of YearSupplemental Cash Flows InformationInterest paidPrepaid pension expense purchased with long-term debtSee Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(1,770)(5,191)25,963$ 24,19331,154$ 25,963$ 9,779 $ 10,4064,3937 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Note 1 : Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesNature of OperationsAllegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Cooperative) is a rural electric cooperative corporationestablished under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Cooperative has enteredinto wholesale power contracts with each of its member cooperatives Which extend through 2050.The Cooperative extends unsecured credit to its members, with credit extended to two members of17% and 12% and 18% and 12% of the accounts receivable, members balance at December 31,2014 and 2013, respectively. The Cooperative either finances or obtains approval for 100 percentof its outstanding debt with the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC).The Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative. The member cooperatives' serviceareas are primarily rural areas throughout much of Pennsylvania and a portion of New Jersey. TheCooperative's primary operating asset is its 10 percent undivided interest in the SusquehannaSteam Electric Station (SSES), a 2,600-megawatt, two-unit nuclear power plant, co-owned by asubsidiary of PPL Corporation (PPL). In June 2014, PPL announced its intent to divest itscompetitive generation business within the PJM Interconnection, including SSES, into a newunaffiliated public company, Talen Energy Corporation. The transaction, which is subject tovarious regulatory approvals, is expected by PPL to close in the second quarter of 2015. TheCooperative will retain its ownership interest in SSES.The Board of Directors of the Cooperative, elected by its members, has full authority to establishelectric rates to its member cooperatives. Rates are established on a cost of service basis. TheCooperative's Board of Directors has established a deferred revenue account to offset futureincreases in power supply costs.Principles of ConsolidationThe financial statements include the accounts of the Cooperative and a variable interest entity,Continental Electric Cooperative Services, Inc. (CCS), of which the Cooperative has determined itis the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have beeneliminated in consolidation.Variable Interest Entity and Change in Accounting PrincipleA legal entity is referred to as a variable interest entity (VIE) if any of the following conditionsexist: (1) the total equity investment at risk is insufficient to permit the legal entity to finance itsactivities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) the entity hasequity investors who cannot make significant decisions about the entity's operations or who do notabsorb their proportionate share of the expected losses or receive the expected returns of the entity.A VIE's primary beneficiary is the entity that has the power to direct the VIE's significantactivities and has an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could bepotentially significant to the VIE.8 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013A VIE must be consolidated by the Cooperative if it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of theVIE.All facts and circumstances are taken into consideration when determining whether theCooperative has variable interests that would deem it the primary beneficiary and, therefore,require consolidation of the related VIE or otherwise rise to the level where disclosure wouldprovide useful information to the users of the Cooperative's financial statements. In many cases, itis qualitatively clear whether the Cooperative has the power to direct the activities significant to theVIE. In other cases, a more detailed qualitative analysis and possibly a quantitative analysis arerequired to make such a determination.The Cooperative monitors the consolidated VIE to determine if any reconsideration events haveoccurred that could cause it to no longer be a VIE. The Cooperative reconsiders whether it is theprimary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis. A previously consolidated VIE isdeconsolidated when the Cooperative ceases to be the primary beneficiary or the entity is no longera VIlE.CCS is considered to be a variable interest entity and the Cooperative is determined to be theprimary beneficiary of CCS. As such, the assets, liabilities, and results of operations have beenconsolidated into these financial statements.Basis of AccountingThe Cooperative substantially maintains its accounting records in accordance with the FederalEnergy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) uniform system of accounts as modified and adopted bythe U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service (RUS).In accordance with FERC guidelines, the Cooperative also maintains its accounts in accordancewith Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)Topic 980, Regulated Operations.DeregulationPennsylvania retail electric customers have the choice of selecting the power supplier, or generator,from which they buy electricity. The ability to choose alternative energy suppliers has notsignificantly affected the Cooperative's operations or ability to recover its costs through futurerates charged to its members. As a result of legislative action effective January 1, 2015,Pennsylvania cooperatives are no longer subject to retail competition.On a regular basis, the Cooperative reevaluates its application of FASB ASC Topic 980, RegulatedOperations, and Topic 980-20, Discontinuation of Rate Regulated Accounting. The Cooperativehas determined that regulatory assets and liabilities should continue to be accounted for under theprovisions of Topic 980 because it is reasonable to assume that the Cooperative will continue to beable to charge and collect its cost of service-based rates.9 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generallyaccepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptionsthat affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets andliabilities at the date of the financial report, and the reported amounts of revenues and expensesduring the years then ended. Actual results could differ from those estimates.Electric Utility PlantElectric utility plant is carried at cost. Depreciation of electric utility plant is provided over theestimated useful lives of the respective assets on a straight-line basis, except for nuclear fuel, asfollows:Nuclear Utility PlantProduction Unit #1 and Unit #2 Remaining License LifeExtended to 2042 and 2044, respectivelyTransmission 2.75% -6.7%General plant 3% -12.5%Nuclear fuel Units of heat productionNon-Nuclear Utility Plant 3% -33%Hydroelectric Production Plant 5%Maintenance and repairs of property, and replacements and renewals of items determined to be lessthan units of property are charged to expense. Replacements and renewals of items considered tobe units of property are charged to the property accounts. At the time properties are disposed of,the original cost, plus cost of removal less salvage of such property, is charged to accumulateddepreciation.Non-utility PropertyNon-utility property acquisitions are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.Depreciation and amortization is charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the estimateduseful life of each asset.The estimated useful lives of non-utility property range from 3 to 50 years.10 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Nuclear FuelNuclear fuel is charged to fuel expense based on the quantity of heat produced for electricgeneration. Under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) isresponsible for the permanent storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel removed from nuclearreactors. The Cooperative currently pays PPL for its portion of DOE fees for such future disposalservices. During 2014 and 2013, the Cooperative recorded settlements related to the permanentstorage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel as reported in non-operating margins in the consolidatedstatements of margins.In vestmentsInvestments are classified as "available for sale" and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gainsand losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Purchasepremiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the termsof the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and aredetermined using the specific identification method.For debt securities with fair value below amortized cost when the Cooperative does not intend tosell a debt security, and it is more likely than not that the Cooperative will not have to sell thesecurity before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in othercomprehensive income.For available-for-sale debt securities that management has no intent to sell and believes that it morelikely than not will not be required to sell prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of theimpairment is recognized in earnings, while the noncredit loss is recognized in othercomprehensive income. The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as theamount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the securityas projected based on cash flow projections.For equity securities, when the Cooperative has decided to sell an impaired available-for-salesecurity and does not expect the fair value of the security to fully recover before the expected timeof the sale, the security is deemed other-than-temporarily impaired in the period in which thedecision to sell is made. The Cooperative recognizes an impairment loss when the impairment isdeemed other than temporary even if a decision to sell has not been made.11 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents consist of bank deposits in federally insured accounts, temporaryinvestments and money market funds.The Cooperative places its cash and temporary investments with high quality financial institutions.For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Cooperative considers all highly liquidinvestments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cashequivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost.At December 31, 2014, the Co operative's cash accounts exceeded federally insured limits byapproximately $20 million.The Cooperative's cash and investments are in a variety of financial instruments. The relatedvalues as presented in the financial statements are subject to various market fluctuations, whichinclude changes in the equity markets, interest rate environment and the general economicconditions. The Cooperative's credit losses have historically been minimal and withinmanagement' s expectations.Accounts ReceivableAccounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to members. Accounts receivable are due inaccordance with approved policies. An allowance for doubtful accounts has not been recordedbecause all accounts receivable are considered fully collectible.DerivativesDerivatives are recognized as assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and measuredat fair value. For exchange-traded contracts, fair value is based on quoted market prices. Fornonexchange-traded contracts, fair value is based on dealer quotes, pricing models, discounted cashflow methodologies, or similar techniques for which the determination of fair value may requiresignificant management judgment or estimation.InventoriesThe Cooperative accounts for certain power plant spare parts using a deferred inventory method.Under this method, purchases of spare parts under inventory control are included in an inventoryaccount and then charged to the appropriate capital or expense accounts when the parts are used orconsumed. Inventories are carried at cost, with cost determined on the average cost method.Patronage CapitalCurrent and future margins (excluding earnings from the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust), will beassigned as patronage capital.12 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Income TaxesThe Cooperative accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance(ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components ofincome tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid orrefunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxableincome or excess of deductions over revenues. The Cooperative determines deferred income taxesusing the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset orliability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets andliabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which theyoccur. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilitiesbetween periods. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weightof evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset willnot be realized.Tax positions are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the taxposition will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more-likely-than-not means alikelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also includeresolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amountof tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with ataxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whetheror not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts,circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management'sjudgment. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, no uncertain tax positions have been identified.The Cooperative would recognize interest and penalties on income taxes, if any, as a component ofincome tax expense.Revenue RecognitionRevenue from the sale of electricity to members is recorded based on contracted power usage billedunder the Cooperative's current rate schedule.Comprehensive MarginComprehensive margin consists of net margin and other comprehensive margin. Othercomprehensive margin includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-salesecurities and changes in the funded status of the postretirement plan.13 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsThe Cooperative evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets wheneverevents or circumstances indicate that carrying amount may not be recoverable, If a long-lived assetis tested for recoverability and the undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to resultfrom the use and eventual disposition of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, theasset cost is adjusted to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which thecarrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. No asset impairment was recognizedduring the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.ReclassificationsCertain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 consolidated financial statements to conformto the 2014 consolidated financial statements presentation. These reclassifications had no effect onnet margin.Note 2: Electric Utility Plant in Service20142013ProductionTransmissionGeneral plantNuclear fuelOther(In thousands)$ 651,368 $ 646,05942,213 42,1625,583 5,448254,437 240,96129,227 25,971Total$ 982,828$ 960,601Note 3: Susquehanna Steam Electric StationThe Cooperative owns a 10 percent undivided interest in SSES. PPL owns the remaining 90percent. Both participants provide their own financing. The Cooperative's portion of SSES '5gross assets, which includes electric utility plant in service, construction and nuclear fuel inprogress, totaled $688 million and $664 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.The Cooperative's share of anticipated costs for ongoing construction and nuclear fuel for SSES isestimated to be approximately $120 million over the next five years. The Cooperative receives aportion of the total SSES output equal to its percentage ownership. SSES accounted forapproximately 55% and 58% of the total kilowatt hours sold by the Cooperative during the years14 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The balance sheets and statements of marginsreflect the Cooperative's respective undivided share of assets, liabilities and operations associatedwith SSES.During 2014, the Cooperative recorded settlement proceeds related to SSES on the consolidatedstatements of income.Note 4: InvestmentsAssociated Organizations2014 20'(In thousands)13National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation(CFC) Subordinated Term Certificates, bearing interestof 5.0% and 5.8%, maturing January 1, 2026 andOctober 31, 2044C1"National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation(CFC) Subordinated Term Certificates, bearing interestat 3%, maturing January 1, 2014(1)National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation(CFC) Member Capital Securities, bearing interestat 7.5%, maturing March 24, 2044(I)2)Other$ 12,926 $13,750423,51610,0003,052Total$ 16,442 $ 26,844(1) The Cooperative is required to maintain these investments pursuant to certain loan andguarantee agreements. Such investments are carried at cost.(2) On October 10, 2013, the Cooperative received notice from CFC of its intent to exercise itsearly redemption option on March 24, 2014. The Cooperative was presented the opportunity toreinvest in the program through a new member capital security with an interest rate of 5.00%, anew 30-year term and a non-call period of 10 years; however, the Cooperative elected todecline the opportunity and instead reinvest the redemption proceeds in its general investmentportfolio.15 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013In vestmentsThe Cooperative makes temporary investments of excess corporate funds in investment accountsmanaged by qualified registered investment advisors. The amortized cost, which includes anypremiums or discounts at acquisition, and approximate fair values of these investments are asfollows:2014GrossUnrealizedGainsGrossUnrealized ImpairmentLosses RecognizedFairValueCost(In thousands)InvestmentsU.S. Government agencysecuritiesCorporate bondsAuction rate securityStocks$ 1,22336,2221,7551$$(123)$1,200-$ 1,223-37,299-1,755-1Total$ 39,201 $ 1,200 $ (123) -$ 40,2782013GrossUnrealizedGainsGrossUnrealized ImpairmentLosses RecognizedFairValueCost(In thousands)InvestmentsU.S. Government agencysecuritiesCorporate bondsAuction rate securityMutual funds$ 3,55720,6952,7314,800$11,774$(97)-$ 3,558-22,438(476) 2,255-4,703-(97)Total$ 31,783 $ 1,775 $ (128) $ (476) $ 32,95416 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Maturities of investments at December 31, 2014:Amortized ApproximateCost Fair Value(In thousands)One year or less $ 2,473 $ 2,479After one through five years 36,727 37,798Stocks 1 1$ 39,201 $ 40,278Corporate bonds in CFC comprise approximately $8 million and $11 million of the debt securitiesin 2014 and 2013, respectively.Gross gains of $78,000 and $11,000 and gross losses of $91,000 and $0 resulting from sales ofsecurities were realized for 2014 and 2013, respectively. These gains and losses are included incapital credits and other income on the consolidated statements of margin.Certain investments in debt and equity securities are reported in the financial statements at anamount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2014and 2013, was $11.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively. These declines primarily resulted fromincreases in market interest rates prior to the balance sheet date. The gross unrealized losses atDecember 31, 2014 and 2013 for a period of less than 12 months were $1,000 and $0, respectively,and for a period of greater than 12 months were $122,000 and $128,000, respectively.In 2013, the Cooperative recorded other-than-temporary impairment on a corporate bond. Thecost-basis of this investment has been adjusted to reflect recognition of this impairment. Totalother-than-temporary impairment included in capital credits and other income on the statement ofmargins for 2013 was $476,000 for this temporary investment.17 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Note 5: Nuclear Decommissioning TrustThe Nuclear Decommissioning Trust consists of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:GrossUnrealizedGains2014GrossUnrealizedLosses(In thousands)ImpairmentRecognizedFairValueCostDecommissioning Trust FundMoney market fundsU.S. Government securitiesCorporate bondsOther obligationsCommon stocks$ 1,37824,50618,2151,81236,3244654423431,829$-$(66)(196)(14)(838)$ 1,37824,90518,4611,83267,273(42)Total$ 82,235 $ 32,770 $ (1,114) $ (42) $ 113,849GrossUnrealizedGains2013GrossUnrealizedLosses(In thousands)ImpairmentRecognizedFairValueCostDecommissioning Trust FundMoney market fundsU.S. Government securitiesCorporate bondsOther obligationsCommon stocks$ 1,04423,86518,1091,33531,4601502322429,309¢¢(552) (8)(505)(28) (19)(66) (64)$ 1,04423,45517,8361,31260,639Total$ 75,813 $ 29,715 $ (1,151) $ (91) $ 104,28618 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Certain investments in debt and equity securities are reported in the financial statements at anamount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2014and 2013, was $24 million and $28.1 million, respectively. These declines primarily resulted fromincreases in market interest rates prior to the balance sheet date and the failure of certaininvestments to meet projected earnings targets. The gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2014and 2013 for a period of less than 12 months were $283,000 and $840,000, respectively, and for aperiod of greater than 12 months were $830,000 and $311,000, respectively.For 2014 and 2013, the Cooperative recorded other-than-temporary impairments on equitysecurities in the amount of $42,000 and $91,000, respectively. The cost-basis of these investmentshas been adjusted to reflect the recognition of these impairments.Under ASC Topic 980, Regulated Operations, the Cooperative has elected to defer these losses andpass them on to members through the future rate structure. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013,total deferred charges for the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust other-than-temporary impairmentwere $3.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively.Note 6: Derivatives and HedgingThe Cooperative does not engage in speculative derivative transactions, however, the Cooperativeengages in hedging activities that are a natural part of power supply and transmission activities.The Cooperative uses hedging instruments, including forwards, futures, financial transmissionrights, and options, to manage power market price risks. In addition, substantial reliance on thepurchase of energy from other power suppliers exposes the Cooperative to the risk thatcounterparties will default. Therefore, an assessment is performed on the creditworthiness ofcounterparties and other credit issues related to these purchases, which may require thecounterparties to post collateral. Defaults, however, may still occur. If a default occurs, theCooperative may be forced to enter into alternative contractual arrangements or purchase energy inthe forward, short-term or spot markets at then-current market prices that could vary from theprices previously agreed upon with the defaulting counterparty. The Cooperative has never had acounterparty default or fail to perform, but past performance is no guarantee of future results.Financial Transmission RightsThe Cooperative is issued Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) by the PJM Interconnection LLC,(PJM). These FTRs have been found to meet the FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging,definition of a derivative, and therefore they must have special derivative accounting proceduresapplied to them.19 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013The Cooperative receives an entitlement of FTRs. FTRs are defined from a "source" node to a"sink" node (path) for a specific amount of megawatts of electric power. The holder of an FTR isentitled to receive whole or partial offsets of transmission congestion charges that arise when thatspecific path is congested. The purpose of the FTR mechanism is to act as a hedge against volatilecongestion charges.Market values of FTRs are only observable based on the clearing prices of the FTRs in multi-year,annual, seasonal and monthly auctions. The expected value of FTRs fluctuates based on seasonalexpectations of the supply and demand of energy for each specific path. Significant assumptionsand modeling projections are necessary to value FTRs. The expected FTR values are considered inthe rate-making process and therefore the fair value of FTRs are recognized on the balance sheetand recorded as deferred income under ASC Topic 980, Regulated Operations. The fair value ofFTRs was $1.3 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 for the remainder ofthe current PJM planning periods that end May 31, 2015 and 2014 and beyond.20142013(In thousands)Fair value of FTRsBalance sheet locations$Current assetsCurrent liabilities1,294 $1,925Current assetsCurrent liabilitiesNoncurrent assetsNoncurrent liabilitiesNoncurrent assetsNoncurrent liabilitiesNote 7: Deferred ChargesDeferred charges consist of the following regulatory assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.20142013(In thousands)Deferred asset plan -NDT investments (see Note 5)Deferred decommissioning regulatory assetUnamortized debt cost$ 2,9627,4075,156$ 15,525$ 3,3204,503$ 7,82320 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013The Cooperative has established a decommissioning regulatory account under ASC Topic 980,Regulated Operations. This account includes the excess (deficiency) of the annual accretion of theasset retirement obligation over (under) the annual cash contribution and realized earnings of theNDT. The Cooperative monitors this account periodically and will recognize amounts in thestatements of margin and pass amounts through to its members as necessary to meet the fundingrequirements of the NDT. No such amounts were recognized for 2014 and 2013.Note 8: Asset Retirement ObligationAmounts collected from the Cooperative's members for decommissioning, less applicable taxes,are deposited in external trust funds for investment and can only be used for futuredecommissioning costs. The fair value of the nuclear decommissioning trust was $1 13.8 millionand $104.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.The changes in the carrying amounts of asset retirement obligations were as follows:2014 2013(In thousands)Beginning balance $ 160,132 $ 153,973Accretion expense 6,407 6,159Ending balance $ 166,539 $ 160,132The amount of actual obligation could differ materially from the estimates reflected in thesefinancial statements.21 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Note 9: Long-Term Debt2014 2013(In Thousands)CFC --Notes dated 2006 (A) $ 78,300 $ 78,300CFC -- Note dated 2006 (B) 10,349 10,955CFC --Notes dated 2006 (C) 11,475 12,150CFC -- Note dated 2006 (D) 1,657 1,752CFC -- Notes dated 2006 (E) 34,125 35,625CFC --Note dated 2011 (F) 56,843 27,971CoBank-- Note dated 2012 (G) 6,955 8,016Total long-term debt 199,704 174,769Less current installments 5,611 4,555Long-term debt, excluding current installments $ 194,093 $ 170,214(A) Quarterly installments of varying amounts ranging from $325,000 to $5,037,500 through 2044.Annual interest rates range from 2.55% to 6.90% at December 31, 2014.(B) Quarterly installments of varying amounts ranging from $30,000 to $189,000 through 2044.Annual interest rate of 6.25% at December 31, 2014.(C) Quarterly installments of varying amounts ranging from $175,000 to $433,000 through 2026.Annual interest rates range from 2.55% to 6.90% at December 31, 2014.(D) Quarterly installments of varying amounts ranging from $25,000 to $54,000 through 2025.Annual interest rate of 7.25% at December 31, 2014.(E) Quarterly installments of varying amounts ranging from $375,000 to $1,050,000 through 2033.Annual interest rates range from 6.05% to 6.65% at December 31, 2014.(F) Quarterly installments of varying amounts ranging from $440,000 to $1,060,000 through 2044.Annual interest rates range from 2.60% to 5.25% at December 31, 2014.(G) Annual installments of varying amounts ranging from $1,121,000 to $2,190,000 through 2018.Annual interest rates range from 2.40% to 4.8 1% at December 31, 2014.As of December 31, 2014, the Cooperative has an additional available borrowing balance withCFC beyond the operating line of credit below totaling $47.7 million.lIn February 2014, the Cooperative converted certain notes with CFC totaling $45.9 million from afixed interest rate of 7% to a one year variable rate, which is 2.55% through January 2015. Thecost of this conversion was $5.8 million.Also in February 2014, the Cooperative amended its notes with CFC to extend the date on whichnotes are due and payable through December 2044. The terms above and future maturities belowhave been adjusted to reflect these extended maturities.22 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Future maturities of all long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):2015 $ 5,6112016 6,7722017 6,1182018 6,5852019 4,489Thereafter 170,129$ 199,704The Cooperative has a $50,000,000 operating line of credit with CFC that expires on March 31,2016. There were borrowings of $7,900,000 and $26,800,000 against this line as of December 31,2014 and 2013, respectively. The interest rate on the line of credit fluctuates as established by CFCand was 2.90% as of December 31, 2014.Additionally, the Cooperative had a commitment from CFC to provide unsecured letters of creditof up to $25,000,000 which was replaced in September 2013 with an unsecured $25,000,000 line ofcredit commitment from CFC set to expire in 2018. Under this commitment, the Cooperative hasunsecured letter of credit facilities totaling $7,150,000 and $9,850,000 at December 31, 2014 and2013, respectively. These letters of credit are set to expire at various dates throughout 2015. As ofDecember 31, 2014 and 2013, no funds have been drawn against this facility.The maximum amount outstanding under the above two credit facilities was $58.0 million and$37.5 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively.Substantially all assets of the Cooperative are pledged to secure the notes payable. TheCooperative is required to maintain certain covenants including an annual debt service coverageratio. The Cooperative was in compliance with the applicable covenant as of December 31, 2014and 2013, respectively.During 2014 and 2013, the Cooperative incurred interest costs of $10,277,000 and $10,534,000,respectively.Note 10" Income TaxesAs of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Cooperative had available nonmember net operating losscarryforwards of approximately $9 million and $8 million, respectively for tax reporting purposesexpiring in 2015 through 2020, and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of approximately$1,269,000 and $1,280,000 respectively, which carry forward indefinitely.23 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013There was no provision for federal income taxes at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Cooperativeis not subject to state income taxes. The Cooperative is no longer subject to federal income taxexaminations by tax authorities for years before 2011.Temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax balances are principally attributable to fixedasset basis, safe harbor lease treatment, and financial statement accruals. Deferred tax assets alsoinclude the effect of net operating loss carryforwards. The temporary differences and thecarryforward items produce a deferred tax asset at December 31, 2014 and 2013, of approximately$1.8 and $4.3 million, respectively. Realization of the net deferred tax asset is contingent upon theCooperative' s future earnings. A valuation allowance had not been established against this assetbecause it had been determined that the deferred tax asset more likely than not would be realized.The Cooperative will include the utilization of the net deferred tax asset of approximately $1.8million and $4.3 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in future rates charged tomembers. Therefore, a deferred credit has been recorded equal to the net deferred tax asset underFASB ASC Topic 980, Regulated Operations.Note 11: Affiliated Organization TransactionA related organization, the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA) has provided theCooperative with certain management, general, and administrative services on a costreimbursement basis. The costs for services provided by PREA were $971,000 and $875,000 forthe years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.Note 12: Consolidated Variable Interest EntityAs the primary beneficiary, the Cooperative consolidates CCS. The general creditors of CCS haveno recourse against the general credit of the Cooperative.24 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013The following table summarizes the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities of CCS includedin the Cooperative's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013:20142013(In thousands)Current assetsCash and cash equivalentsAccounts receivable, affiliated organizationOther receivablesOther current assetsNon-utility propertyPrepaid pension expense$613 $599146Total assetsCurrent liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued expensesAccrued postretirement benefit costAccounts payable, affiliated organizationAdvance from affiliated organization70594,130$ 5,603$ 1,72420988615$ 2,63614512691114,646$ 6,104$ 1,46223388692$ 2,475Total liabilitiesNote 13: Postretirement BenefitsAs of November 1, 1995 (the effective date), postretirement medical benefits are only offered tograndfathered employees. There are two different levels of benefits for those grandfatheredretirees. For each retiree over the age of 62 on the effective date, CCS pays the full premium forthe appropriate medical insurance for the covered participant. For those that were over the age of55 but younger than 62 on the effective date, CCS pays a maximum premium for medical insuranceequal to the policy premium on November 1, 1995. In this second group, the participant isresponsible for any increases above this amount. On December 31, 2014 and 2013, there wereeight individuals covered under this plan. CCS expects to contribute $17,000 to the plan in 2015.This amount will be allocated to the Cooperative and PREA based on historical payroll allocationsof the retirees covered under the plan.25 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013CCS uses a December 31 measurement date for the plan. Information about the plan's fundedstatus follows:20142013(In Thousands)$ 209 $ 233Benefit obligation, projectedFair value of plan assetsFunded status$ (209)$ (233)Amounts recognized in the statements of financial position:4 2013(In Thousands)Accrued postretirement benefit cost liability$ 209 $ 233Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized ascomponents of net periodic benefit cost consist of:20142013(In Thousands)Net lossTransition obligation$51 $71-__ _ _ _ _ 10$ 51 $ 81The accumulated benefit obligation for the plan was $158,000 and $152,000 at December 31, 2014and 2013, respectively.26 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Other significant balances and costs are:2014 2013(In Thousands)Employer contributions $ 16 $ 6Benefits paid 16 6Benefit cost 34 48The following amounts have been recognized in the consolidated statement of margins for the yearended December 31, 2014:2014 2013(In Thousands)Amounts arising during the period:Net gain $4 $ (17)Net transition obligation (10) 4The estimated net gain for the plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensiveincome into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $4,000.The discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation was 3.65% for 2014 and 2013.For measurement purposes, a 6% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered healthcare benefits was assumed for 2014 and should remain at that level.As of December 31, 2014, the expected future payments, which reflect expected future service, areas follows:2015 $ 172016 182017 182018 192019 192020 and thereafter 118$ 20927 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Note 14: Employee Benefit PlansAll employment relationships are through CCS, the consolidated variable interest entity of theCooperative. CCS 's leave policies provide for payment of unused leave after the end of eachcalendar year for 2014 and 2013. A provision has been recorded for this liability.Multiemployer Pension PlanSubstantially all of the employees of CCS participate in the National Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation (NRECA) Retirement Security Plan (RS Plan). The RS Plan is a defined benefitpension plan qualified under Section 401 and tax exempt under Section 501(a) of the InternalRevenue Code. It is a multi-employer plan under the accounting standards. The plan sponsor'sEmployer Identification Number is 53-0116145 and the Plan Number is 333.A unique characteristic of a multiemployer plan compared to a single employer plan is that all planassets are available to pay benefits of any plan participant. Separate asset accounts are notmaintained for participating employers. This means that assets contributed by one employer maybe used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.The Cooperative's contributions, through CCS, to the RS Plan in 2014 and in 2013 represented lessthan 5 percent of the total contributions made to the plan by all participating employers. TheCooperative, through CCS, made contributions to the plan of $1,542,000 in 2014 and $1,726,000 in2013.For the RS Plan, a "zone status" determination is not required, and therefore not determined, underthe Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006. In addition, the accumulated benefit obligations andplan assets are not determined or allocated separately by individual employer. In total, the RS Planwas over 80 percent funded at January 1, 2014 and 2013 based on the PPA funding target and PPAactuarial value of assets on those dates.Because the provisions of the PPA do not apply to the RS Plan, funding improvement plans andsurcharges are not applicable. Future contribution requirements are determined each year as part ofthe actuarial valuation of the plan and may change as a result of plan experience.RS Plan PrepaymentAt the December 2012 meeting of the I&FS Committee of the NRECA Board of Directors, theCommittee approved an option to allow participating cooperatives in the RS Plan to make aprepayment and reduce future required contributions. The prepayment amount was a cooperative'sshare, as of January 1, 2013, of future contributions required to fund the RS Plan's unfunded valueof benefits earned to date using Plan actuarial valuation assumptions. The prepayment amount willtypically equal approximately 2.5 times a cooperative' s annual RS Plan required contribution as ofJanuary 1, 2013. After making the prepayment, for most cooperatives the billing rate is reduced byapproximately 25%, retroactive to January 1, 2013. The 25% differential in billing rates isexpected to continue for approximately 15 years. However changes in interest rates, asset returns28 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013and other plan experience different from that expected, plan assumption changes, and other factorsmay have an impact on the differential in billing rates and the 15 year period.Two prepayment options were available to participating cooperatives:1. Use current assets to make the prepayment over a period of not more than 4 years2. Borrow funds sufficient to make the prepayment in a lump sum, with the repayment ofthe borrowed amount determined by the loan's amortization scheduleOn March 27, 2013, the Cooperative made a prepayment of $5,162,000 to the NRECA RS Plan.This prepayment was funded with long-term debt through CFC .of $4,393,000 from the Cooperativeand cash of $769,000 from PREA. The Cooperative recorded a prepayment of $5,162,000 on the2013 balance sheet as a prepaid pension expense. The Cooperative has also recorded PREA' sportion of $769,000 on the 2013 balance sheet as an advance from affiliated organization. TheCooperative is amortizing these amounts over ten years. During 2014 and 2013, $516,000 of theprepaid pension expense and $77,000 of the advance from affiliated organization were amortizedand are included in administrative and general expense on the consolidated statement of margin.Defined Contribution PlanThe Cooperative, through CCS, has a 401(k) defined-contribution program covering substantiallyall employees, which allows for both employee and Cooperative contributions. Contributions tothe plan were approximately $445,000 and $413,000 for 2014 and 2013, respectively.Deferred Compensation AgreementsThe Cooperative, through CCS, has an employment agreement with its President & CEO andretention arrangements with deferred compensation provisions.Note 15: .Commitments and ContingenciesPower Supply and Transmission AgreementsThe Cooperative has entered into power supply and transmission agreements with various serviceproviders. A significant number of these agreements are umbrella type agreements and do not bindthe Cooperative to enter into any type of transaction.Since June 2007, the Cooperative has issued periodic Requests for Proposal (RFP) for energyand/or capacity products for varying quantities and terms.As of December 31, 2014, there were several significant capacity and energy transactions underthese umbrella agreements with some energy deliveries extending through 2015.29 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013The Cooperative also purchased capacity through May 2018, in a series of transactions. Thesetransactions contained specific quantities of capacity, all of which were or will be needed to servethe Cooperative's load.A summary of the power supply agreements are as follows:New York Power AuthorityThis contract meets a portion of the Cooperative's base load and peaking requirements and itsdelivered cost to the Cooperative's members is below market. The current contract terminates in2025 for the Niagara Project. The current contract for the St. Lawrence Project expires in 2017.Other Power SupplyAs the result of a competitive request for proposals, the Cooperative entered into an agreement inMay 2013 to provide the Cooperative's remaining unmet load requirements beginning in January2014. The agreement provides for the Cooperative to purchase energy at a fixed monthly price.The seller assumed all quantity and operating risks during the term of the agreement. Theagreement expired on December 31, 2014.Using the RFP process, the Cooperative entered into power purchase agreements in 2009 withvarious counterparties for around-the-clock energy products that when combined with Allegheny'sgeneration assets, would meet approximately 80 percent of its projected energy requirements in2014. The Cooperative entered into an agreement in May 2014 to provide the Cooperative'sremaining current load requirements beginning in January 2015. The agreement expires inDecember 2015.Various purchased power agreements require the Cooperative to post collateral deposits forexposure exceeding specified thresholds. As of December 31, 2014, collateral deposits totaled$24,000. Other agreements allow the Cooperative to provide additional credit support in the formof irrevocable standby letters of credit. The Cooperative had such letters issued as ofDecember 31, 2014 in the amount of $7,150,000. These letters of credit were provided by CFCand are valid through December 31, 2015.SSES Replacement Power Insurance PolicyThe Cooperative mitigated a portion of the economic risk of an outage at SSES by purchasing aReplacement Power Insurance Policy from Ariel Syndicate 1910. Under the terms of the policy, ifSSES had a forced outage event, the Cooperative would have been reimbursed for the cost ofreplacement power for the insured quantity of up to 250 MW. The policy stipulates that the outagelimit for each such forced outage is 90 consecutive days, and the aggregate coverage limit is $10million. For this coverage, the Cooperative purchased a two-year policy terminating December 31,2014.30 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013For 2015, the Cooperative mitigated a portion of the economic risk of an outage at SSES during thepeak winter and summer months by purchasing a Replacement Power Insurance Policy from ArielSyndicate 1910. Under the terms of the policy, if SSES has a forced outage event during thecoverage period, the Cooperative will be reimbursed for the cost of replacement power for theinsured quantity up to 250 MW. The policy stipulates that the outage limit for each such forcedoutage is 90 consecutive days, and the aggregate coverage limit is $10 million. This insurancepolicy terminates on August 31, 2015.Transmission ServiceTransmission service for the Cooperative' s load is provided through a hybrid arrangementconsisting of the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATIT) and the pre-existing Wheelingand Supplemental Power Agreement with Pennsylvania Electric Company.A separate irrevocable standby letter of credit is related to obligations existing under the OATT.This letter of credit was issued in the amount of $7,000,000 to the benefit of PJM Settlement, Inc.The letter of credit was provided by CFC and is valid through December 31, 2014.InsurancePPL, as the 90 percent owner and sole operator of SSES, and the Cooperative, as owner of a 10percent undivided interest in SSES, participate in certain insurance programs which providecoverage for the SSES nuclear generation plant.The Price-Anderson Act, as amended (the Act), is a United States Federal Law governing liability-related issues and ensures the availability of funds for public liability claims arising from anincident at any U.S.-licensed nuclear facility. It also seeks to limit the liability of nuclear reactorowners for such claims from any single incident. At December 31, 2014, the liability per incidentis $13.6 billion for such claims which is funded by insurance coverage from American NuclearInsurers and an industry assessment program. Under the industry assessment program, in the eventof a nuclear incident at any of the reactors covered by the Act, PPL and the Cooperative could beassessed up to $255 million per incident, payable at $38 million per year.Additionally, SSES is covered by insurance programs provided by NEIL, an industry mutualinsurance company. At December 31, 2014, the SSES plant is insured by the NEIL coverageagainst property damage losses up to $2 billion. Under the NEIL coverage, SSES is also insuredagainst the cost of replacement power during prolonged outages of the nuclear units caused bycertain specified conditions. Under the NEIL property and replacement power insurance programs,PPL and the Cooperative could be assessed retrospective premiums in the event of the insurers'adverse loss experience. This maximum assessment is $46 million.LitigationThe Cooperative may be subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary courseof business. At December 31, 2014, no such claims or lawsuits existed.31 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Note 16: Deferred CreditsDeferred Revenue PlanThe Board has established a Deferred Revenue Plan, which seeks to stabilize members' rates for2014 to mitigate the effects of expected increases in rates. The deferral of revenue for 2014 wasdetermined as any amount above $4,150,000 of assignable margins. Deferred revenue additionsand deletions are recorded in operating revenues in the consolidated statements of margin. Norevenue deferral was made during 2013. At December 31, 2014, deferred revenues associated withthe Deferred Revenue Plan were $5,948,000 The changes in deferred revenues in 2014 and 2013were as follows:2014 2013(In thousands)Beginning balance $ -$ 9,148Additions 5,948-Deletions -______ (9,148)Ending balance $ 5,948 $-Deferred CreditWith the establishment of a deferred tax asset to record the effect of the temporary differencesrelated to net operating loss carryforwards, fixed asset basis, safe harbor lease treatment, andfinancial statement accruals, the Cooperative established a deferred credit of $1.8 and $4.3 millionfor 2014 and 2013, respectively, under FASB ASC Topic 980, Regulated Operations. The value ofthe deferred tax asset is considered in the rate making process as required by Topic 980.32 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Note 17: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and LiabilitiesFair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in anorderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurementsmust maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There isa hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilitiesLevel 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assetsor liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs thatare observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially thefull term of the assets or liabilitiesLevel 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that aresignificant to the fair value of the assets or liabilitiesRecurring MeasurementsThe following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in theaccompanying consolidated balance sheet measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the levelwithin the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2014 and2013:Quoted PriActive Identical A=(LevelFair Value Measurements UsingSignificantces in Other:ets for Observable Un,ssets Inputs1) (Level 2)(In thousands)3ignificantlobservableInPUtS(Level 3)Fair ValueDecember 31, 2014Available-for-sale securitiesNuclear Decommissioning TrustInvestmentsDerivative investmentsFinancial transmission rightsDecember 31, 2013Available-for-sale securitiesNuclear Decommissioning TrustInvestmentsDerivative investmentsFinancial transmission rights$113,84940,2781,294(1,294)$ 92,983725$ 20,86637,7981,294(1,294)$1,755$104,28632,9541,925(1,925)$ 84,0375,154$ 20,24925,5451,925(1,925)$2,25533 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for instrumentsmeasured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, aswell as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. Therehave been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the year ended December 31,2014. For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to developthe reported fair value is reported below.Nuclear Decommissioning Trust an d In vestmen ts (A1vailable-for-sale Securities)Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified withinLevel 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government bonds andexchange-traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimatedby using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cashflows. For these investments, the inputs used by the pricing service to determine fair value mayinclude one, or a combination of: observable inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades,broker/dealer quotes, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data market researchpublications and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 2 securities includecertain collateralized mortgage and debt obligations and certain municipal securities. In certaincases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 ofthe hierarchy and include an auction rate security. Inputs include quoted market prices, benchmarksecurities, bids, offers and broker/dealer quotes.DerivativesThe fair value is estimated using inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated byobservable market data and, therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Forfinancial transmission rights, inputs include clearing prices of the FTRs at multi-year, annual,seasonal and monthly auctions adjusted for seasonal expectations of the supply and demand ofenergy.34 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Level 3 ReconciliationThe following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair valuemeasurements recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet using significantunobservable (Level 3) inputs:AuctionRateSecurity(In thousands)Balance, January 1, 2013 $2,831Total realized and unrealized gains and lossesIncluded in net margin (476)Included in other comprehensive marginSettlements (100)Balance, December 31, 2013 2,255Total realized and unrealized gains and lossesIncluded in net marginIncluded in other comprehensive marginSettlements (500)Balance, December 31, 2014 $ 1,755During 2014, there were no realized gains or losses for the item reflected in the table aboveincluded in net margin in the accompanying consolidated statements of margin. During 2013,realized losses of $476,000 for the item reflected in the table above is included in net margin in theaccompanying consolidated statements of margin.35 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Unobservable (Level 3) InputsThe following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurringLevel 3 fair value measurements.2014Valuation UnobservableFair Value Technique Inputs$ 1,755 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 5.10%Auction rate securityEstimated maturityEstimated cash flow2029Historical retirementsFair Value of Other Financial InstrumentsThe estimated fair values of the Co operative's other financial instruments at December 31, 2014and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):2014 2013Carrying Estimated Carrying EstimatedAmount Fair Value Amount Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsInvestment in associated organizationsLong-term debt$ 24,19316,442199,704$ 24,19316,442199,704$ 25,96326,844174,769$ 25,96326,844174,769The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments notrecognized in the accompanying balance sheet.Cash and Cash EquivalentsThe carrying amount approximates fair value.In vestments in Associated OrganizationsManagement was not able to estimate the fair value of investments that represent the Cooperative' sinvestment in memberships and other associated organizations and they remain at their carryingvalue.36 Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2014 and 2013Long-term DebtDue to the current market interest rates and/or short-term maturities of the Cooperative's debt,carrying amounts approximate fair value.Note 18: Realty TaxesThe Cooperative's portion of local real estate taxes related to SSES are billed by and paid to PPL.The Cooperative is billed and pays directly to various local tax jurisdictions local real estate taxeson other property that is exclusively owned by the Cooperative.Note 19: Subsequent EventsSubsequent events have been evaluated through the date of the Independent Auditor's Report,which is the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.37

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