Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated · NYSE:PEG

Public Service Enterprise — UBS Investor Meetings, Boston (June 2008)

63 slides from Public Service Enterprise's conference presentation, Jun 18, 2008

  1. Slide 1: Public Service Enterprise Group UBS Investor Meetings

    Exhibit 99 Public Service Enterprise Group UBS Investor Meetings Boston, MA June 18, 2008

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statement

    Forward-Looking Statement Readers are cautioned that statements contained in this presentation about our and our subsidiaries’ future performance, including future revenues, earnings, strategies, prospects and all other statements that are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements for pu

  3. Slide 3: GAAP Disclaimer

    GAAP Disclaimer PSEG presents Operating Earnings in addition to its Net Income reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Operating Earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure that differs from Net Income because it excludes the impact of the sale

  4. Slide 4: PSEG Overview

    PSEG Overview Tom O’Flynn Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - PSEG President and Chief Operating Officer – PSEG Energy Holdings

  5. Slide 5: Our platform …

    Our platform … Redeployment of capital Major electric generation Stable electric and gas distribution and through the sale of company with 13,300 international assets. MW* of base-load, transmission company Focused on managing intermediate and load rated top quartile for lease portfolio and followin

  6. Slide 6: Our focus is to maximize benefits from existing assets

    Our focus is to maximize benefits from existing assets … Operational Regulatory and Growth with Excellence Market Environment Manageable Risk Maintain strong Regulatory Processes embedded balance sheet mechanisms in place throughout the providing supporting best-in- organization on how opportunity t

  7. Slide 7: Major influences on business environment remain

    Major influences on business environment remain: Infrastructure Climate Change Capacity Needs Requirements Capital investment in PSEG Power’s base- Significant new coal fleet to meet load nuclear assets environmental transmission capital well situated in carbon program to improve requirements constr

  8. Slide 8: Continuing to improve operational practices and participate in market design

    We are continuing to improve operational practices and participate in market design discussions … Fossil fleet adopted operating model based on Operational Nuclear’s success Excellence Goal is to maintain (at a minimum) operating capability of nuclear fleet at 90% capacity factor PSE&G pursuing inve

  9. Slide 9: Improved processes and investment …

    Improved processes and investment … 2007 -2011 : $2,400 CAGR: 2.1% $2,200 $2,000 $1,800 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 … are expected to control the rate of growth in operating expenses. 9

  10. Slide 10: Spending for the next four years …

    Spending for the next four years … $10.0 Capital Expenditures $8.0 $ 7.3B $6.0 $ 4.5B $4.0 $2.0 $0.0 2007 Forecast* 2008 Forecast** (2008 – 2011) (2008 – 2011) PSEG Power PSE&G PSEG Energy Other Holdings … has increased primarily at PSE&G to support growth strategy. * As per 2006 10-K ** As per 2007

  11. Slide 11: Right set of assets, right markets at the right time

    Right set of assets, right markets at the right time … Low-cost portfolio Fuel Diversity – 2007 Total MW: 13,300 Strong cash generator Oil Nuclear 8% Regional focus in competitive, 26 % Pumped liquid markets Storage 47 % 18% 1% Assets favorably located Coal Gas Many units east of PJM constraints Sou

  12. Slide 12: PSEG Power's capital program

    PSEG Power’s capital program 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2006 10-K $584 $626 $516 $527 $198 ($ millions) 2007 10-K $562 $890 $675 $620 $430 ($ millions) Program focused on meeting environmental commitments, capital associated with new capacity ($500M)* and exploring the opportunity for new nuclear to i

  13. Slide 13: At Power, strong cash generation and declining capital expenditures

    At Power, strong cash generation and declining capital expenditures … Power Cash Flow Power Sources and Uses Net Cash (2008 – 2011 Forecast) $2.0 Asset Cash Flow Sales from Ops Incremental debt $10.0 Net capacity while maintaining target Dividends Financing credit measures to Parent $1.0 $8.0 $0.0 $

  14. Slide 14: Power's open EBITDA is approximately $2.6 - $2.8 billion

    Power’s open EBITDA is approximately $2.6 - $2.8 billion … $3.0 EBITDA Assumption Sensitivity Impact $2.5 Capacity ~ $60 - $65/KW-yr $10/KW-yr ~ $120M (~ $165 - $178/MW-day) ~ $69 - 73/MWh Energy $1/MWh ~ $40M (PJM-West) $2.0 Fuel Gas ~$8.50 to $9.00/MB Coal ~ $2.85 to $3.15/MB O&M ~ $1.0 – 1.05B $1

  15. Slide 15: PSE&G operates in an attractive market

    PSE&G operates in an attractive market … NJ is ranked 3rd nationally in personal income per capita Mid-Atlantic ReliabilityOne Award winner six years running Solid regulatory relationships on traditional utility matters Transmission Statistics (12/31/07) Network Circuit Historical Annual Load Growth

  16. Slide 16: PSE&G's capital program focused on improving reliability

    PSE&G’s capital program focused on improving reliability 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2006 10-K 5-year capital program: $3.0B June 2007 10-Q 5-year capital program: $4.1B 2007 10-K 5-year capital program: $5.3B PSE&G Rate Base ($ millions) 2007 Actual 2012 Base Plan Transmission 830 2,240 Gas 2,240

  17. Slide 17: PSE&G's capital program

    PSE&G’s capital program Rate base growth supported by investment in new 500kV lines to improve reliability ($900M) and upgrade of sub- Transmission transmission system ($250M) Received FERC approval for CWIP in rate base and 125 bps adder to ROE on $600M - $650M Susquehanna line – base ROE increased

  18. Slide 18: At PSE&G, cash flow directed towards reinvestment opportunities

    At PSE&G, cash flow will be primarily directed towards attractive reinvestment opportunities. PSE&G Cash Flow PSE&G Sources and Uses $1.5 (2008 – 2011 Forecast) Cash from Ops $6.0 Net Cash Dividends Flow Net to Parent Financing $0.5 $4.0 Cash from ($0.5) Ops Investments $2.0 Growing Investments ($1.

  19. Slide 19: Holdings' portfolio has a diverse asset base

    Holdings’ portfolio has a diverse asset base . . . Two businesses focused on maximizing value of existing investments $45M - $60M projected 2008 operating earnings contribution ~ 55% of earnings from Resources ~ 45% of earnings from Global, targeting no international exposure by 2009 2007 Operating

  20. Slide 20: Leveraged leases under challenge by IRS

    Leveraged leases under challenge by IRS PSEG’s Energy Holdings’ Resources Subsidiary has $1.5 billion invested in LILO / SILO type lease transactions Have been in discussions with the Office of Appeals of the IRS Recorded $904 million in deferred taxes through March 31, 2008 related to these transac

  21. Slide 21: At Holdings, asset sales could continue to be a significant source of cash

    At Holdings, asset sales could continue to be a significant source of cash in 2008. Holdings Sources and Uses* (2008 – 2011 Forecast) $1.2 Net Financing Dividends to $0.9 Parent Asset Sales $0.6 Investments* Cash from Ops $0.3 $0.0 Sources Uses Flexibility exists to finance potential Resources’ tax

  22. Slide 22: At PSEG, we forecast $3.0B of discretionary cash

    At PSEG, we forecast $3.0B of discretionary cash through 2011. Parent Sources and Uses (2008 – 2011 Forecast) $6.0 Holdings Dividend PSE&G Dividend $3.0B Discretionary Cash* $4.0 Power Dividend $2.0 Shareholder Dividend $0.0 Sources Uses Cash flow from Power is the primary driver of discretionary ca

  23. Slide 23: Improved processes, markets and well-positioned assets

    Improved processes, markets and well-positioned assets … Operating Earnings by Subsidiary 8% Growth $2.80 - $3.05 $2.71* 45 - 60 115 $1.73* 1,040 - 1,140 Holdings 161 949 Power 515 376 350 - 370 PSE&G 262 (66) (63) (15) - (10) Parent 2006 2007 2008 … allowed us to meet our commitments to earnings gr

  24. Slide 24: Markets, assets and use of cash flow

    Markets, assets and use of cash flow … + 8 - 9% + 8 - 9% $3.05 - $3.35 $2.80 - $3.05 $2.71 $1.73 2006 Operating 2007 Operating 2008 2009 2010E 2011E Earnings* Earnings* Guidance Guidance … should continue to drive annual earnings guidance growth of 8 - 9%. 24 * See page 63 for Items excluded from Ne

  25. Slide 25: Redeploying our $3.0B of discretionary cash

    Redeploying our $3.0B of discretionary cash towards additional growth and / or share repurchases … +8 – 9% Annual Growth Discretionary Cash Annual Growth ~ ~ 3% $2.80 - $3.05 Holdings 45- 60 6– 8% PSE&G 350- 370 Subsidiary 5– 7% Annual Growth 5– 7% Power 1040- 1140 Parent (15)– (10) 2008 2009 2010 2

  26. Slide 26: Recent 10% dividend increase continues 100-year history

    Our recent 10% dividend increase continues 100-year history of paying common dividends. $1.50 ? $1.29 * $1.25 $1.17 $1.14 $1.12 $1.00 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009E Payout Ratio 63% 66% 43% 44% 40 – 50% Payout objective of 40 – 50% provides opportunity for growth with earnings. 26 * Indicated annual divi

  27. Slide 27: PSEG's current stock price…

    PSEG’s current stock price… PSE&G Energy Holdings 2008 Earnings Guidance $350M - $370M Indicative 2008 P/E Multiple 13.5x – 14.0x Book Equity Value/Share(1) $2.75 Resulting Value/Share $9.00 - $10.25/Share PSEG Power Stock Price as of 6/12//08 (per share) $46.14 Less Indicative Value of PSE&G, Energ

  28. Slide 28: Fitting the pieces together - PSEG value proposition

    Fitting the pieces together - PSEG value proposition PSEG well-positioned in current business environment Process improvement programs support efforts to: - maintain reliability - control costs - provide value to the customer Asset mix provides opportunities in attractive markets Strengthened balanc

  29. Slide 29: APPENDIX

    APPENDIX

  30. Slide 30: PSEG Power

    PSEG Power

  31. Slide 31: Power's assets along the dispatch curve

    Power’s assets along the dispatch curve … Nuclear National Park Coal Sewaren 6 Mercer 3 Combined Cycle Kearny 10-11 Steam Burlington 8-9-11 GT Peaking Edison 1-2-3 Essex 10-11-12 New Bergen 1 Haven Linden 5-8 / Essex 9 Burlington 12 / Kearny 12 Linden 1,2 Keystone Yards Sewaren 1-4 Peach Conemaugh B

  32. Slide 32: We have completed some major 2008 initiatives

    We have completed some major 2008 initiatives … Hope Creek Uprate Salem Steam Generator Outage NRC approved Hope Creek’s Unit 2 outage concluded extended power uprate within 58 days – on time license amendment in May 15 MW uprate (PS share) 2008 available for 2008 summer 125 MW uprate available for

  33. Slide 33: Fossil operations contribute to earnings

    Fossil operations contribute to earnings … Total Fossil Output A Diverse 9,800 MW Fleet (MW) (GWh) Coal 2,350 30,000 Combined Cycle 3,150 25,000 Steam / Peaking 4,300 Right Assets – Right Location 20,000 Fuel diversity 15,000 ` Technical diversity Near load centers 10,000 Operation of 2,000 MW Texas

  34. Slide 34: Through our ongoing focus on operational excellence

    Through our ongoing focus on operational excellence … Total Power Output (GWh) 60,000 A Diverse 13,300 MW Fleet* 50,000 Nuclear 3,500 40,000 Coal 2,350 30,000 Combined Cycle 3,150 20,000 Peaking / Steam 4,300 10,000 Strong Performance 0 Continued growth in output 2004 2005 2006 2007 Year Improved fl

  35. Slide 35: Power's eastern coal plants are in the right areas

    Power’s eastern coal plants are in the right areas … System Interface Coal Units Capacity (MW) Bridgeport Harbor 3 Hudson 2 558 Mercer 1&2 648 Hudson 2 Bridgeport 372 Mercer 1&2 Total 1,578 Power’s New Jersey coal units are Power is also making considerable mid-merit, with capacity factors investmen

  36. Slide 36: Power market dynamics

    Power market dynamics … On-Peak Versus Gas Off-Peak Versus Coal $/MWh $/MB $/MWh $/MB $100 $20 $80 $8 $80 $15 $60 $6 $60 $10 $40 $4 $40 $5 $20 $2 $20 $0 $0 $0 $0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Est Est PJM Western Hub On-Peak Prices Gas $/MB PJM Western Hub Off-Peak Prices Coal $/M

  37. Slide 37: Rising coal and natural gas prices have driven LMPs

    Rising coal and natural gas prices have driven LMPs ... Central Appalachian Coal ($/Ton) Natural Gas Henry Hub ($/MMbtu) $110 $11.0 $100 $10.5 $90 $10.0 $80 $9.5 $9.0 $70 $8.5 $60 $8.0 $50 $7.5 $40 $7.0 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 Electric PJM Western Hub RTC Price ($/MWh) On Peak Heat Rate Expans

  38. Slide 38: Carbon legislation will address global warming

    The implementation of carbon legislation will address the critical issue of global warming … By Fuel Type Coal CTs CC Carbon tons/MWh 1.0 0.6 0.4 PSEG Power Generation by Fuel Price ($/MWh) 2007 Total GWh: 53,200* @$10/ton $10.0 $6.0 $4.0 Nuclear @$20/ton $20.0 $12.0 $8.0 @$30/ton $30.0 $18.0 $12.0

  39. Slide 39: New capacity constructs and repricing at market prices

    Through the new capacity constructs, and repricing at market prices … Power’s capacity is located in three Northeast markets. NE NY Total Capacity 13,300MW* (~ 1,000 - 1,500 MW under RMR) PJM The RPM Auction to date has provided strong price signals in PJM. Delivery Year ($MW/Day) Zones 2007 / 2008

  40. Slide 40: Power's fleet diversity and location

    Power’s fleet diversity and location ... Market Perspective – BGS Auction Results Increase in Full Requirements Component Due to: Increased Congestion (East/West Basis) Full Requirements Increase in Capacity Markets/RPM $111.50 Volatility in Market Increases Risk Premium $102.51 $98.88 Ancillary ser

  41. Slide 41: Power's hedging program provides near-term stability

    Power’s hedging program provides near-term stability from market volatility … Contracted Energy Power has 100% $80 % sold contracted for a 75% (left Price considerable scale) (right percent of its 50% scale) $70 output over the 25% next three years at increasing 0% $60 prices. 2008 2009 2010 2011 Es

  42. Slide 42: While nuclear fuel was volatile during 2007

    While nuclear fuel was volatile during 2007 … Historical and Contracted Nuclear Fuel Cost $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Contracted … Power’s hedging strategy has mitigated market price increases, with 100% hedged through 2011. 42

  43. Slide 43: Power has contracts for supply of its coal through 2010

    Power has contracts for supply of its coal through 2010 … Coal Output 18,000 12,000 Total Output 6,000 Hedged Coal 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 Percent coal hedged as 85-95% 75-85% 55-65% of Feb. 15th, 2008 … and after installation of pollution control equipment, Power anticipates increasing flexibility in

  44. Slide 44: The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

    The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) … Cooperative effort by Northeast states to design a regional cap-and-trade program to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions Full participants – CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, VT, NY, RGGI NJ, RI, and DE States Observers – PA, DC, and Eastern Canadian Provinces and

  45. Slide 45: The RGGI cap shows headroom

    The RGGI cap shows headroom … Affected Sources Fossil fired electric generating units with a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW) and larger Targets and Timing Three-year compliance periods with the first running from 2009- 2011 Stabilization of CO2 emissions at recent levels through 2015 (~188 million ton

  46. Slide 46: RGGI's CO2 pricing projections

    RGGI’s CO2 pricing projections … $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $0 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 RGGI - ICF Base RGGI - ICF Base (Rev. Oct-06) … reflect moderate prices, based on the headroom in the cap. 46

  47. Slide 47: Operational improvements and recontracting in current markets

    Operational improvements and recontracting in current markets … Gross Margin ($/MWh)* $60 $40 $20 $0 2005 2006 2007 2008E 2009E 2010E 2011E Hedged Energy Unhedged Energy Hedged Capacity Unhedged Capacity … are expected to drive continued increases in Power’s gross margin. * As of February 2008 47

  48. Slide 48: PSE&G

    PSE&G

  49. Slide 49: PSE&G's base investment plan

    PSE&G’s base investment plan … Regulated electric transmission, electric and gas distribution system Characteristics FERC regulation for electric transmission (formula rates) NJ BPU regulation for electric and gas distribution Managing recovery lag on electric and gas distribution investments PSE&G

  50. Slide 50: By 2018, NJ's load is expected to grow by 4,000 MW

    By 2018, NJ’s load is expected to grow by 4,000 MW … Projects to NJ Projects to NY 2008-2018 NJ Summer Peak PSEG’s evaluation of Annual Growth Rate = 1.8% The Neptune HVDC project (685 the proposed backbone MW) connecting Sayreville to transmission projects: Long Island Northern 500kV The Linden VFT

  51. Slide 51: Transmission opportunities will require substantial deployment of capital

    Transmission opportunities will require substantial deployment of capital. Transmission Growth PJM approval was received for the $600-$650 million Susquehanna to Roseland line in October 2007 Siting and permitting process underway Jefferson Roseland FERC approved Incentive rate filing: Branchburg 12

  52. Slide 52: RGGI enabling legislation signed into law in January

    RGGI enabling legislation was signed into law in January 2008. Solar Initiative BPU approved $105 million pilot program to finance installation of PV Solar. Potential PSE&G market up to $1.8 billion assuming 2% Solar RPS through 2020 Section 13 of the RGGI Law permits utilities to invest and/or offe

  53. Slide 53: Even with planned investments, delivery prices ...

    Even with our planned investments, delivery prices to customers ... Electricity Gas 2007-2012 Growth = 0.7% 2007-2012 Growth = 1.4% 8.00 Inflation = 2.1% 0.60 Inflation = 2.1% 6.8 0.48 Transmission 0.45 5.5 0.42 5.1 0.40 4.00 Distribution 0.20 0.00 0.00 2007 2012 2007 2007 2012 2007 Regional Regiona

  54. Slide 54: PSEG Energy Holdings

    PSEG Energy Holdings

  55. Slide 55: Texas assets are a driver of Global's results

    Texas assets are a driver of Global’s results. Two 1,000MW combined cycle facilities Two of the most efficient gas-fired plants in Texas, constructed in 2001 Forced outage rate less than 2% Market Environment: Odessa Bilateral forward market Midland Day ahead balancing and ancillary services bid mar

  56. Slide 56: Due to market uncertainty …

    Due to market uncertainty … 100% Texas CCGT Generation Output 80% 2008 Hedged Spark Spread 60% $20-22/MWh 40% 20% 0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 Natural Gas: +/- $7M +/- $11M +/- $14M +/- $16M +/- $1/MMBtu* Heat Rate: +/- $15M +/- $22 M +/- $ 22 M +/- $ 27 M +/- 500 Btu/KWh* Key drivers behind decision to r

  57. Slide 57: As renewable opportunities emerge …

    As renewable opportunities emerge … Emerging aggressive RPS National Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) targets in core PSEG markets create an opportunity PSEG is well positioned to participate Familiarity with infrastructure development, asset management, energy policy, project financing and power

  58. Slide 58: Resources is focused on managing its current investment portfolio

    Resources is focused on managing its current investment portfolio … 2007 Adoption of FIN 48/FSP 13-2 Changes accounting methodology to record reserves Results in lower lease revenues and higher interest expense totaling approximately $25M (after-tax) per year Cash flows will decrease modestly as the

  59. Slide 59: PSEG Resources – Traditional lease investments

    PSEG Resources – Traditional lease investments 2008-2035 Pre-tax Book Investment Lease Country Agreement Property Type Start Residual Cash Flow* as of 4/30/08 Termination ($ million) ($ million) USA Reliant Power Plant Aug-00 2026 & 2034 Y 423 300.2 USA Dynegy Power Plant May-08 2031 & 2035 Y 362.3

  60. Slide 60: PSEG

    PSEG

  61. Slide 61: PSEG's generating portfolio is well positioned

    PSEG’s generating portfolio is well positioned … PSEG Power PSEG Global PSEG 2007 Total Capacity 2007 Total Owned Capacity 2007 Total US Generation 13,300 MW 2,400 MW 15,700 MW Open Capacity NY CA NE NE Other + = Texas NY Other PJM Texas PJM PSEG Power PSEG Global PSEG 2007 Energy Produced 2007 Ener

  62. Slide 62: PSEG's generation portfolio provides attractive cash

    PSEG’s generation portfolio provides attractive cash … Combined fleet represents 15,700 MW of competitive generation Assets are positioned in four attractive merchant markets Growth opportunity available Existing assets positioned for incremental growth Site expansion capability PSEG Generation PSEG

  63. Slide 63: Items Excluded from Net Income to Reconcile to Operating Earnings

    Items Excluded from Net Income to Reconcile to Operating Earnings ($ millions) (EPS) Years Ended Dec. 31, Years Ended Dec. 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Merger related Costs: PSE&G $ - $ (1) $ - Enterprise - (7) (0.02) Total Merger related Costs $ - $ (8) $ - $ (0.02) Impact of Asset Sales: Loss on Sale o

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