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Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) is a leading diversified energy company headquartered in Newark, N.J. As New Jersey’s largest provider of electric and gas services, PSEG serves approximately 1.8 million gas customers and 3.3 million electric customers across New Jersey and New York. The company is a holding entity for multiple subsidiaries, including its regulated utility, Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), PSEG Power, and PSEG Long Island.
PSE&G delivers regulated gas and electricity services to a combined 4.2 million customers. It also operates the Long Island Power Authority system. PSE&G’s focus on infrastructure investment and energy efficiency programs has supported significant improvements in reliability and customer satisfaction, as evidenced by its top rankings in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Utility Residential and Business Customer Satisfaction Studies.
PSEG Power owns and operates 19 power plants in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as 36 solar energy facilities across New Jersey and eight other states. The company has strategically pivoted towards clean energy, selling its gas and oil power plants in 2022 to focus on nuclear power generation and renewable energy projects.
PSEG's commitment to a clean energy future is underscored by its Powering Progress vision, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. The company's initiatives include modernizing New Jersey’s energy infrastructure, advancing electric vehicle penetration, and executing the Clean Energy Future-Energy Efficiency and Infrastructure Advancement Programs. PSEG’s energy efficiency programs have notably helped customers save energy and reduce costs, translating into substantial environmental and economic benefits.
Financially, PSEG posted solid Q3 2023 results with net income of $139 million and affirmed its guidance for full-year 2023 non-GAAP Operating Earnings of $3.40 to $3.50 per share. The company continues to invest heavily in capital projects, with a total expected spend of $3.7 billion for 2023.
PSEG is also recognized for its leadership in sustainability, having been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 16 consecutive years and being actively involved in the U.N. Race to Zero. PSEG’s focus on customer service, energy efficiency, and clean energy positions it as a pivotal player in the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has announced an agreement to sell its 6,750-megawatt fossil generating portfolio to ArcLight Capital Partners for approximately $1.92 billion. This transaction, part of PSEG's strategy to enhance its focus on regulated utility growth and clean energy infrastructure, is expected to close in late 2021 or early 2022. Following the sale, PSEG anticipates after-tax net proceeds of around $2.15 billion. The company also updated its 2021 non-GAAP operating earnings guidance to $3.50 to $3.65 per share, reflecting reduced depreciation and interest expenses.
Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE: PEG) reported a net loss of $177 million for Q2 2021, a stark contrast to a net income of $451 million in Q2 2020. Non-GAAP Operating Earnings fell to $356 million from $404 million year-over-year. The loss was impacted by a $519 million impairment charge for New England assets, partially offset by a $62 million gain from the sale of Solar Source LLC. The company raised its full-year non-GAAP Operating Earnings guidance to $3.40 to $3.55 per share, anticipating favorable results from PSEG Power and PSE&G, while ongoing capital investments and strategic reviews aim to simplify operations.
The Board of Directors of Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) has declared a $0.51 per share dividend for Q3 2021. This dividend is payable on or before September 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on September 8, 2021. This announcement reflects the company's continued commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The forward-looking statements included in the release warn investors of potential risks and uncertainties that could impact the company's future performance.
PSE&G has reached an agreement with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities that could reduce transmission rates by approximately 3% for residential customers, equating to a $3 monthly saving. The base return on equity is set to decrease from 11.18% to 9.9%, resulting in an annual revenue reduction of about $140 million. The agreement, pending approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, aims for an effective date of August 1. Notably, this settlement is expected to lower PSE&G's net income by $50 million to $60 million in the first year, reflecting a reduction of $0.10 to $0.12 per share.
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) has appointed Deborah Affonsa as the new Chief Customer Officer, effective July 12, 2021. This role aims to transform PSE&G's customer experience for its 2.5 million customers. Affonsa, previously with PG&E Corp., will lead strategies focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and supporting PSEG's Clean Energy Future programs. She holds a bachelor's in business administration and a master's in organizational dynamics. PSE&G is recognized for its superior electric system reliability.
PSEG announced the completion of its sale of the 467-megawatt-dc Solar Source portfolio to Quattro Solar LLC, an affiliate of LS Power, on June 29, 2021. This includes 25 solar facilities across 14 states and is part of PSEG's Strategic Alternatives process aimed at optimizing its non-nuclear generation portfolio, which consists of over 6,750 megawatts of fossil generation. CEO Ralph Izzo emphasized the company's commitment to transforming into a primarily regulated utility and advancing clean energy initiatives, including offshore wind projects.
PSEG Long Island has enhanced its electric grid in preparation for the summer 2021 hurricane season and peak demand periods. Key improvements include system upgrades and testing, installation of new transformers, and storm hardening initiatives. The company has successfully tested its outage management and telephony systems under extreme conditions and updated business continuity procedures. Notably, PSEG Long Island has completed storm hardening work on over 450 miles of distribution circuits, resulting in 42% fewer outages. Ongoing investments aim to improve reliability and customer experience.
PSEG Power has officially retired the Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 power plant as of May 31, 2021, concluding its long-term exit from coal. This retirement aligns with PSEG's commitment to transitioning towards net-zero carbon emissions. Unit 3, operational since 1968 and converted to coal in 2002, provided 400 megawatts during peak demands. The company's newer natural gas plant, Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 5, continues to enhance efficiency. PSEG aims for a fleet predominantly composed of carbon-free energy sources by the end of 2021.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) announced that David M. Daly, president of Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), will retire at the end of 2021 after 35 years with the company. Kim Hanemann is set to succeed him as president and COO, effective June 30, 2021, making her the first woman to lead PSE&G in its 118-year history. Daly's leadership has established PSE&G as a national leader in the utility sector, particularly in clean energy initiatives. He will remain as an executive advisor through 2021 for strategic projects.
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