Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated · NYSE:PEG

Public Service Enterprise — Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference 2008

65 slides from Public Service Enterprise's conference presentation, Sep 4, 2008

  1. Slide 1: Public Service Enterprise Group – Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference

    Public Service Enterprise Group Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference September 4, 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 Ralph Izzo Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

  5. Slide 5: Our platform …

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

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

    Our focus is to maximize benefits from existing assets … Regulatory and Operational Market Environment Growth with Excellence Manageable Risk Support Maintain Produce and competitive Meet strong deliver safe, market shareholder balance reliable, structures objectives for sheet to economic through gr

  7. Slide 7: Major influences on business environment remain

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

  8. Slide 8: PSEG – 2008 Highlights

    PSEG – 2008 Highlights Solid earnings growth: Maintaining guidance of $2.80 - $3.05 per share. Steady and consistently solid operations. Improved risk profile: SAESA sale closed. Lease reserves: Substantial book reserves recognized for tax risk. Litigation option preserved. Ratings outlook for PSEG,

  9. Slide 9: 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 reliability. * As per 2006 10-K 9 ** As per 2007 1

  10. Slide 10: At PSEG, we forecast $2.5B of discretionary cash

    At PSEG, we forecast $2.5B of discretionary cash through 2011. Parent Sources and Uses (2008 – 2011 Forecast) $6.0 PSE&G Dividend Discretionary $4.0 $2.5B Cash* Power Dividend $2.0 Shareholder Dividend $0.0 Sources Uses Cash flow from Power is the primary driver of discretionary cash. * Forecast inc

  11. Slide 11: PSEG's current stock price…

    PSEG’s current stock price… PSE&G Energy Holdings 2008 Earnings Guidance $350M - $370M Indicative 2008 P/E Multiple 12.5x – 13.5x Book Equity Value/Share(1) $2.07 Resulting Value/Share $8.60 - $9.80/Share PSEG Power Stock Price as of 8/28/08 (per share) $41.69 Less Indicative Value of PSE&G, Energy

  12. Slide 12: PSEG Power

    PSEG Power Tom O’Flynn Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  13. Slide 13: 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 Regional focus in competitive, 8% 26 % Pumped liquid markets Storage 47 % 18% 1% Assets favorably located Coal Gas Many units east of PJM constraints Sou

  14. Slide 14: Power's fleet has a low carbon profile

    Power’s fleet has a low carbon profile … … which is well positioned for virtually any form of carbon restrictions. Sources: Preliminary 2007 EIA 906920 (generation & emission); eGRID 2006 (PJM Interconnection Data); EIA 2006 (ownership) 14

  15. Slide 15: Digesting power market volatility

    Digesting power market volatility PJM market - slight tightening in reserve margins forecast over next 5 years Oil price volatility affecting price of natural gas and on- peak power prices Recent vacating of CAIR has depressed forward power prices, but a replacement rule is expected Power prices not

  16. Slide 16: Coal and natural gas prices have driven LMPs

    Coal and natural gas prices have driven LMPs … Central Appalachian Coal ($/Ton) Natural Gas Henry Hub ($/MMbtu) $130 $12.0 $120 $11.5 $110 $11.0 $10.5 $100 $10.0 $90 $9.5 $80 $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 Hea

  17. Slide 17: 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 capacity while Net Dividends maintaining target $1.0 Financing to Parent credit measures $8.0 $0.0 $

  18. Slide 18: 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 ~ $175 - $185/MW-day $10/KW-yr ~ $120M ~ $74 - $78/MWh Energy ~ $40M (PJM-West) $1/MWh $2.0 Fuel Gas ~$9.50 to $10.00/MB Coal ~ $4.50 to $5.50/MB O&M ~ $1.0B – $1.05B $1.5 2008 Forecast

  19. Slide 19: PSE&G

    PSE&G

  20. Slide 20: PSE&G operates in an attractive market

    PSE&G operates in an attractive market … KEY COMBINED ELECTRIC & NJ is ranked 2nd nationally in personal GAS TERRITORIES ELECTRIC TERRITORY GAS TERRITORY income per capita Mid-Atlantic ReliabilityOne Award winner six years running N Solid regulatory relationships on traditional W S E utility matters

  21. Slide 21: PSE&G's capital program is focused on improving reliability

    PSE&G’s capital program is 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

  22. Slide 22: 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

  23. Slide 23: At PSE&G, cash flow will be 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 Cash from (2008 – 2011 Forecast) Ops $6.0 Dividends Net Cash to Parent Flow Net Financing $0.5 $4.0 Cash from ($0.5) Ops Investments $2.0 Growing Investments ($1.

  24. Slide 24: PSEG Energy Holdings

    PSEG Energy Holdings

  25. Slide 25: 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 ~ 70% of earnings from Global, targeting no international exposure by 2009 ~ 30% of earnings from Resources 2007 Operating

  26. Slide 26: Impact of Lease Reserves

    Impact of Lease Reserves 2Q 2008 results include a charge of $490 million: $135 million after-tax increase to the interest reserve recorded in Income Tax Expense. $355 million after-tax charge reflecting a change in assumptions relating to the amount paid and timing of cash flow for certain leases i

  27. Slide 27: At Holdings, asset sales remain a significant source of cash in 2008

    At Holdings, asset sales remain a significant source of cash in 2008. Holdings Sources and Uses* (2008 – 2011 Forecast) $1.6 Net $1.4 Financing $1.2 LILO/SILO $1.0 Asset Sales $0.8 $0.6 Cash from Ops $0.4 Investments* $0.2 $0.0 Sources Uses Flexibility exists to finance potential Resources’ tax liab

  28. Slide 28: PSEG

    PSEG

  29. Slide 29: Markets, assets and use of cash flow

    Markets, assets and use of cash flow … + 8 - 9% $3.05 - $3.35 $2.80 - $3.05 $2.71 $1.73 2006 Operating 2007 Operating 2008 2009 2010E Earnings* Earnings* Guidance Guidance … should continue to drive annual earnings guidance growth of 8 - 9%. * See page 65 for Items excluded from Net Income to reconc

  30. Slide 30: Our 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. * Indicated annual dividen

  31. Slide 31: PSEG – Share Repurchase Authorized

    PSEG – Share Repurchase Authorized Board authorized the repurchase of up to $750 million of common stock during an 18 month period. Improved risk profile: Sale of most of international assets completed. Recognition of substantial book reserves for leases. Credit ratings in line with objectives. Repr

  32. Slide 32: 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

  33. Slide 33: APPENDIX

    APPENDIX

  34. Slide 34: PSEG Power

    PSEG Power

  35. Slide 35: 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

  36. Slide 36: Our five unit nuclear fleet

    Our five unit nuclear fleet … Hope Creek Operated by PSEG Nuclear Salem Units 1 and 2 PSEG Ownership: 100% Operated by PSEG Nuclear Technology: Ownership: PSEG - 57%, Boiling Water Reactor Exelon – 43% Peach Bottom Units 2 and 3 Total Capacity: 1,061MW Technology: Owned Capacity: 1,061MW Pressurized

  37. Slide 37: 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

  38. Slide 38: 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 • Improve

  39. Slide 39: 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

  40. Slide 40: Current market dynamics

    Current 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 $20 $5 $20 $2 $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 $

  41. Slide 41: Through the 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

  42. Slide 42: Implementation of carbon legislation and global warming

    The implementation of carbon legislation is one means of addressing 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) @$10/ton $10.0 $6.0 $4.0 2007 Total GWh: 53,200* @$20/ton $20.0 $12.0 $8.0 Nuclear @$30/ton $30.

  43. Slide 43: 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

  44. Slide 44: Power's hedging program provides near-term stability

    Power’s hedging program provides near-term stability from market volatility … Contracted Energy 100% $80 Power has Price contracted for a 75% $70 (right considerable scale) 50% % $60 percentage of its sold (left output over the scale) 25% $50 next three years at increasing 0% $40 prices. Estimated E

  45. Slide 45: While nuclear fuel has recently been volatile…

    While nuclear fuel has recently been volatile… 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. 45

  46. Slide 46: 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% 20-30% of August 15th , 2008 … and after installation of pollution control equipment, Power anticipates increasing flex

  47. Slide 47: 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 Observers – PA, DC, eastern Canadian Provinces States ME and

  48. Slide 48: The RGGI cap shows headroom

    The RGGI cap shows headroom … Affected Sources Fossil-fired electric generating CO2 Emissions vs. RGGI Cap units with a capacity of 25MW and (Actuals through 2007) larger 200 Actual & RGGI Cap BAU Targets and Timing 190 Forecast CO2 Three-year compliance periods 180 with the first running from 2009-

  49. Slide 49: 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. 49

  50. Slide 50: PSE&G

    PSE&G

  51. Slide 51: 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

  52. Slide 52: 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 2008-2018 NJ Summer Peak Projects to NY 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

  53. Slide 53: 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

  54. Slide 54: RGGI enabling legislation was signed into law in January

    RGGI enabling legislation was signed into law in January 2008. Solar Initiative $105 million pilot program to finance installation of PV Solar approximately 40% subscribed. AMI Pilot acknowledged as being consistent with Energy Master Plan. Stakeholder process developed to enroll key constituents in

  55. Slide 55: Even with our planned investments, delivery prices to customers

    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

  56. Slide 56: PSEG Energy Holdings

    PSEG Energy Holdings

  57. Slide 57: 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, on-line in 2001 - Forced outage rate less than 2% Market Environment: Odessa Bilateral forward market Midland Day ahead balancing and ancillary services bid mar

  58. Slide 58: Due to market uncertainty …

    Due to market uncertainty … 100% Texas CCGT Generation Output 80% 2008 Hedged Spark Spread* 60% $19-22/MWh 40% 20% 0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 Key drivers behind decision to remain largely unhedged beyond 2008: Oversold market: Many generators seeking a hedge, limited appetite among hedge providers. Mark

  59. Slide 59: 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

  60. Slide 60: Resources is focused on managing its current investment portfolio

    Resources is focused on managing its current investment portfolio … Dealt with most of exposure related to cross border leases in 2nd quarter 2008. $355 million charge to reflect potential changes to timing of tax cash flow. $135 million increase to interest reserve. 60 PSEG Resources - Earnings Pro

  61. Slide 61: PSEG Resources – Traditional lease investments

    PSEG Resources – Traditional lease investments Lease 2008-2035 Pre-tax Book Investment Country Agreement Property Type Start Residual Cash Flow* as of 7/31/08 Termination ($ million) ($ million) USA Reliant Power Plant Aug-00 2026 & 2034 Y 423 302.6 USA Dynegy Power Plant May-01 2031 & 2035 Y 362.3

  62. Slide 62: PSEG

    PSEG

  63. Slide 63: 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 = Texas + Other NY Other PJM PJM Texas PSEG Power PSEG Global PSEG 2007 Energy Produced 2007 Ener

  64. Slide 64: 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

  65. Slide 65: 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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