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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2024 (May 1, 2024)

 

Commission

File Number

Registrant; State of Incorporation

Address; and Telephone Number

I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.

     
1-5324

EVERSOURCE ENERGY

(a Massachusetts voluntary association)

300 Cadwell Drive

Springfield, Massachusetts 01104

Telephone: (800) 286-5000  

04-2147929
     
0-00404

THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY

(a Connecticut corporation)

107 Selden Street

Berlin, Connecticut 06037-1616

Telephone: (800) 286-5000  

06-0303850
     
1-02301

NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY

(a Massachusetts corporation)

800 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

Telephone: (800) 286-5000

04-1278810
     
1-6392

PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

(a New Hampshire corporation)

Energy Park

780 North Commercial Street

Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-1134

Telephone: (800) 286-5000  

02-0181050

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Registrant Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on

which registered

Eversource Energy

Common Shares, $5.00 par value per share

ES New York Stock Exchange
The Connecticut Light and Power Company None N/A N/A
NSTAR Electric Company None N/A N/A
Public Service Company of New Hampshire None N/A N/A

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

 

Emerging growth

company

Eversource Energy ¨
The Connecticut Light and Power Company ¨
NSTAR Electric Company ¨
Public Service Company of New Hampshire ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Eversource Energy ¨
The Connecticut Light and Power Company ¨
NSTAR Electric Company ¨
Public Service Company of New Hampshire ¨

 

 

 

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Section 2 Financial Information

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.

On May 1, 2024, Eversource Energy (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing its unaudited results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and related financial information for certain of its subsidiaries as of and for the same period. A copy of the news release and related unaudited financial reports are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, and are incorporated herein by reference thereto.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by Eversource Energy or any subsidiary thereof under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless specified otherwise.

Item 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

(a)           On May 1, 2024, the Company held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

 

(b)           Shareholders voted on the proposals set forth below. For more information on the following proposals, see the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 22, 2024. On March 5, 2024, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 350,726,912 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote. At the Annual Meeting, 313,264,160 common shares were represented, in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum.

 

(1)           Election of Trustees. The shareholders elected each of the nine nominees to the Board of Trustees for a one-year term by a majority of the outstanding common shares:

 

Trustee  For  Against  Abstained  Broker Non-Votes
Cotton M. Cleveland  247,624,956  36,292,337  828,531  28,518,334
Linda Dorcena Forry  279,341,554    4,556,129  848,142  28,518,334
Gregory M. Jones  279,188,450    4,659,706  897,668  28,518,334
Lorretta D. Keane  281,686,380    2,234,817  824,628  28,518,334
John Y. Kim  278,351,267    5,556,493  838,065  28,518,334
David H. Long  276,340,578    7,560,805  844,442  28,518,334
Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.  249,774,655  33,486,908  1,484,261     28,518,334
Daniel J. Nova  281,329,889    2,545,778  870,158  28,518,334
Frederica M. Williams  261,821,952  22,081,112  842,760  28,518,334

 

(2)           The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s 2023 Named Executive Officers:

 

For  Against  Abstained  Broker Non-Votes
241,625,181  40,687,963  2,432,680  28,518,334

 

 

 

 

(3)           The shareholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024:

 

For  Against  Abstained  Broker Non-Votes
290,149,346  21,403,597  1,711,216  0

 

(4)           The shareholders approved a shareholder proposal titled “Simple Majority Vote.”

 

For  Against  Abstained  Broker Non-Votes
265,925,082  11,998,641  6,822,102  28,518,334

 

Section 7Regulation FD

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 2, 2024, Eversource Energy will webcast a conference call with financial analysts during which senior management will discuss the Company’s financial performance through the first quarter of 2024. The webcast will be accessible from the Investors section of the Eversource Energy website at www.eversource.com. Attached as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference are the slides to be discussed by Eversource Energy during the conference call.

The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.3, shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC nor incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Eversource Energy or any subsidiary thereof under the Securities Act, unless specified otherwise.

 

Section 8Other Events

 

Item 8.01Other Events.

 

On May 1, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Company appointed Daniel J. Nova as the Lead Independent Trustee and the Chair of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Nova has been a General Partner of Highland Capital Partners, a global venture capital firm, since 1996. From October 2020 to December 2022, Mr. Nova also served as the Chief Investment Officer and a director of Highland Transcend Partners I Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Mr. Nova currently serves as a director and a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of Rent the Runway, Inc., a publicly traded online subscription service for clothing, and he serves as a director and member of the Compensation Committee of ThredUp Inc., a publicly traded online resale platform.

 

The Board of Trustees also appointed Loretta D. Keane as the Chair of the Audit Committee and affirmatively determined that Ms. Keane is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC. Ms. Keane has served as Chief Financial Officer of Arcadia Solutions, LLC, a Boston based healthcare data platform service provider, since 2018. Ms. Keane’s career includes nearly 40 years in accounting and finance, including the last 26 years serving as the chief financial officer for several software and technology-enabled service companies. She is familiar with Audit Committee functions through her service as Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, having served in that role since January 1, 2023. She began her career as a Certified Public Accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Boston and London offices.

Section 9Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit

Number

  Description
99.1   News Release of Eversource Energy dated May 1, 2024.
99.2   Financial Report for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
99.3   May 2, 2024 presentation slides.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EVERSOURCE ENERGY

THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY

NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY

PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

(Registrants)

   

May 1, 2024

  By: /s/ Jay S. Buth
    Jay S. Buth
    Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Eversource Energy Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

 

HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Mass. (May 1, 2024) – Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) today reported earnings of $521.8 million, or $1.49 per share, for the first quarter of 2024, compared with earnings of $491.2 million, or $1.41 per share, for the first quarter of 2023.

 

Also today, the Eversource Energy Board of Trustees approved a common dividend of $0.715 per share, payable June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2024.

 

The company reaffirms its 2024 non-GAAP earnings projection of between $4.50 per share and $4.67 per share. It also reaffirmed its compound annual earnings per share growth rate within the range of 5 to 7 percent from a 2023 base of $4.34 per share1, and its $23.1 billion of forecasted capital investments.

 

“Our financial performance was strong in the first quarter, thanks to the hard work of our 10,000 employees. Our dedicated team also responded effectively to a series of ice, snow, and wind events across our three states, once again showing their commitment to serving our customers and communities,” said Joe Nolan, Eversource Energy Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “In other news, we were proud to make history during the first quarter, when Eversource and Ørsted’s South Fork Wind farm became the first operational commercial-scale offshore wind facility in the U.S. We also continue to make solid progress toward closing the previously announced sales of Eversource's ownership in offshore wind projects.”

 

Electric Transmission

 

Eversource Energy’s transmission segment earned $176.7 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with earnings of $155.1 million in the first quarter of 2023. Transmission segment results improved due to a higher level of investment in Eversource’s electric transmission system needed to address system capacity growth and deliver clean energy resources for the region.

 

Electric Distribution

 

Eversource Energy’s electric distribution segment earned $168.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with earnings of $165.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Improved results were due primarily to higher revenues from a base distribution rate increase for Eversource's Massachusetts electric business and from higher revenues associated with infrastructure investments in our distribution system, partially offset by higher interest, depreciation, non-tracked operations and maintenance (O&M) and property tax expense.

 

 

 

 

Natural Gas Distribution

 

Eversource Energy’s natural gas distribution segment earned $190.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with earnings of $170.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. Improved results were due primarily to higher revenues associated with investments in our natural gas infrastructure and a base distribution rate increase at NSTAR Gas, as well as lower non-tracked O&M, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest expense.

 

Water Distribution

 

Eversource Energy’s water distribution segment earned $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with earnings of $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Higher earnings were due primarily to lower depreciation and higher revenues from our two water company acquisitions in the prior year, partially offset by higher interest expense and non-tracked O&M.

 

Eversource Parent and Other Companies

 

Eversource Energy parent and other companies had a loss of $(19.0) million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with a loss of $(1.2) million in the first quarter of 2023. Lower results were primarily the result of higher interest expense and the absence of the prior year net benefit from the disposition of Eversource's interest in a clean energy fund, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate.

 

Eversource Energy Consolidated Earnings

 

The following table reconciles consolidated GAAP earnings per share for the first quarters of 2024 and 2023:

 

      First Quarter 
2023  Reported EPS  $1.41 
   Higher electric transmission segment earnings in 2024   0.05 
   At the electric distribution segment, higher revenues in 2024, partially offset by higher interest, depreciation, non-tracked O&M and property taxes   0.01 
   At the natural gas distribution segment in 2024, higher revenues and lower non-tracked O&M, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest   0.05 
   At the water distribution segment, lower depreciation rates partially offset by higher interest and non-tracked O&M   0.01 
   At parent and other companies in 2024, higher interest and the absence of a prior year benefit, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate   (0.04)
2024  Reported EPS  $1.49 

 

Financial results for the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 for Eversource Energy’s business segments and parent and other companies are noted below:

 

Three months ended:

 

(in millions, except EPS)  March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
  

Increase/
(Decrease)

   2024 EPS   2023 EPS 
Electric Transmission  $176.7   $155.1   $21.6   $0.50   $0.45 
Electric Distribution   168.1    165.5    2.6    0.48    0.47 
Natural Gas Distribution   190.6    170.3    20.3    0.54    0.49 
Water Distribution   5.4    1.5    3.9    0.01     
Parent and Other Companies   (19.0)   (1.2)   (17.8)   (0.04)    
Reported Earnings  $521.8   $491.2   $30.6   $1.49   $1.41 

 

 

 

 

Eversource Energy has approximately 351 million common shares outstanding and operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. It serves approximately 4.4 million electric, natural gas and water customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

 

CONTACT:

Matthew P. Fallon

(860) 665-6242

 

Note: Eversource Energy will webcast a conference call with senior management on May 2, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.  The webcast and associated slides can be accessed through Eversource Energy’s website at www.eversource.com.

 

1 All per-share amounts in this news release are reported on a diluted basis. The only common equity securities that are publicly traded are common shares of Eversource Energy. The earnings discussion includes financial measures that are not recognized under generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) referencing earnings and EPS excluding the impairment charge for the offshore wind investment and certain transaction, transition, and other charges. EPS by business is also a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to common shareholders of each business by the weighted average diluted Eversource Energy common shares outstanding for the period. The earnings and EPS of each business do not represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities of such business, but rather represent a direct interest in Eversource Energy’s assets and liabilities as a whole. Eversource Energy uses this non-GAAP financial measure to evaluate and provide details of earnings results by business This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered as an alternative to Eversource Energy’s EPS determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of Eversource Energy’s operating performance. This document includes statements concerning Eversource Energy’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, assumptions of future events, future financial performance or growth and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, readers can identify these forward-looking statements through the use of words or phrases such as “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “believe,” “forecast,” “should,” “could” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, estimates, assumptions, or projections of management and are not guarantees of future performance. These expectations, estimates, assumptions, or projections may vary materially from actual results. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the following important factors that may cause our actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: cyberattacks or breaches, including those resulting in the compromise of the confidentiality of our proprietary information and the personal information of our customers; our ability to complete the offshore wind investments sales process on the timelines, terms and pricing we expect; if we and the counterparties are unable to satisfy all closing conditions and consummate the purchase and sale transactions with respect to our offshore wind assets; if we are unable to qualify for investment tax credits related to these projects; if we experience variability in the projected construction costs of the offshore wind projects, if there is a deterioration of market conditions in the offshore wind industry; and if the projects do not commence operation as scheduled or within budget or are not completed, disruptions in the capital markets or other events that make our access to necessary capital more difficult or costly; changes in economic conditions, including impact on interest rates, tax policies, and customer demand and payment ability; ability or inability to commence and complete our major strategic development projects and opportunities; acts of war or terrorism, physical attacks or grid disturbances that may damage and disrupt our electric transmission and electric, natural gas, and water distribution systems; actions or inaction of local, state and federal regulatory, public policy and taxing bodies; substandard performance of third-party suppliers and service providers; fluctuations in weather patterns, including extreme weather due to climate change; changes in business conditions, which could include disruptive technology or development of alternative energy sources related to our current or future business model; contamination of, or disruption in, our water supplies; changes in levels or timing of capital expenditures; changes in laws, regulations or regulatory policy, including compliance with environmental laws and regulations; changes in accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; actions of rating agencies; and other presently unknown or unforeseen factors.

 

 

 

 

Other risk factors are detailed in Eversource Energy’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They are updated as necessary and available on Eversource Energy’s website at www.eversource.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All such factors are difficult to predict and contain uncertainties that may materially affect Eversource Energy’s actual results, many of which are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as each speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by federal securities laws, Eversource Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

 

Document

Exhibit 99.2 

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

    For the Three        
    Months Ended        
    March 31,        
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Share Information)   2024     2023  
Operating Revenues   $ 3,332,575     $ 3,795,643  
                 
Operating Expenses:                
Purchased Power, Purchased Natural Gas and Transmission     1,235,956       1,903,246  
Operations and Maintenance     462,964       454,562  
Depreciation     339,914       312,955  
Amortization     (2,325 )     (76,059 )
Energy Efficiency Programs     213,479       222,952  
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes     236,614       228,414  
Total Operating Expenses     2,486,602       3,046,070  
Operating Income     845,973       749,573  
Interest Expense     250,749       194,543  
Other Income, Net     91,030       88,981  
Income Before Income Tax Expense     686,254       644,011  
Income Tax Expense     162,526       150,972  
Net Income     523,728       493,039  
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests     1,880       1,880  
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders   $ 521,848     $ 491,159  
                 
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share   $ 1.49     $ 1.41  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:                
Basic     350,717,114       349,217,147  
Diluted     350,997,220       349,612,013  

 

The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information to shareholders about Eversource Energy and Subsidiaries and is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection with any purchase or sale of securities.

 

 

Exhibit 99.3

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT MAY 2, 2024 CUSTOMER COMMUNITY FINANCIAL EMPLOYEE CLEAN ENERGY RELIABILITY

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Safe Harbor Statement 1 All per - share amounts in this presentation are reported on a diluted basis. The only common equity securities that are publicly traded are common shares of Eversource Energy. The earnings discussion includes financial measures that are not recognized under generally accepted accounting principles (non - GAAP) referencing earnings and EP S excluding the 2023 impairment charges for the offshore wind investments and certain transaction, transition and other charges. EPS by business is also a non - GAAP financial measure and is calculated by di viding the net income attributable to common shareholders of each business by the weighted average diluted Eversource Energy common shares outstanding for the period. The earnings and EPS of each business do no t represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities of such business, but rather represent a direct interest in Eversource Energy’s assets and liabilities as a whole. Eversource Energy uses thes e n on - GAAP financial measures to evaluate and provide details of earnings results by business and to more fully compare and explain results without including these items. This information is among the primary ind icators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance and planning and forecasting of future periods. Management believes the impacts of the impairment charges for the offshore wind investments an d t ransaction; transition and other charges are not indicative of Eversource Energy’s ongoing costs and performance. Management views these charges as not directly related to the ongoing operations of the busin ess and therefore not an indicator of baseline operating performance. Due to the nature and significance of the effect of these items on net income attributable to common shareholders and EPS, management be lie ves that the non - GAAP presentation is a more meaningful representation of Eversource Energy’s financial performance and provides additional and useful information to readers in analyzing historical a nd future performance of the business. These non - GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to Eversource Energy’s reported net income attributable to common shareholders or EPS determine d i n accordance with GAAP as indicators of Eversource Energy’s operating performance. This document includes statements concerning Eversource Energy’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals , s trategies, assumptions of future events, future financial performance or growth and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, readers can identify these forward - looking statements through the use of words or phrases such as “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan ,” “project,” “believe,” “forecast,” “should,” “could” and other similar expressions. Forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from t hose included in the forward - looking statements. Forward - looking statements are based on the current expectations, estimates, assumptions or projections of management and are not guarantees of future perfo rma nce. These expectations, estimates, assumptions or projections may vary materially from actual results. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are acc omp anied by, the following important factors that may cause our actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in our forward - looking statements, including, but not limited to: cyberattacks or brea ches, including those resulting in the compromise of the confidentiality of our proprietary information and the personal information of our customers; our ability to complete the offshore wind investments sales proces s o n the timelines, terms and pricing we expect; if we and the potential purchasers are unable to reach the definitive agreements necessary to consummate the purchase and sale transactions; if we are unable to qua lif y for investment tax credits related to these projects; if we experience variability in the projected construction costs of the offshore wind projects, if there is a deterioration of market conditions in the offsh ore wind industry; and if the projects do not commence operation as scheduled or within budget or are not completed, disruptions in the capital markets or other events that make our access to necessary capital mor e d ifficult or costly; changes in economic conditions, including impact on interest rates, tax policies, and customer demand and payment ability; ability or inability to commence and complete our major strategic deve lop ment projects and opportunities; acts of war or terrorism, physical attacks or grid disturbances that may damage and disrupt our electric transmission and electric, natural gas, and water distribution systems; ac tions or inaction of local, state and federal regulatory, public policy and taxing bodies; substandard performance of third - party suppliers and service providers; fluctuations in weather patterns, including extreme weat her due to climate change; changes in business conditions, which could include disruptive technology or development of alternative energy sources related to our current or future business model; contamina tio n of, or disruption in, our water supplies; changes in levels or timing of capital expenditures; changes in laws, regulations or regulatory policy, including compliance with environmental laws and regulations ; c hanges in accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; actions of rating agencies; and other presently unknown or unforeseen factors. Other risk factors are detailed in Eversource Energy’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They ar e updated as necessary and available on Eversource Energy’s website at www.eversource.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . All such factors are difficult to predict and contain uncertainties that may materially affect Eversource Energy’s actual res ults, many of which are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on the forward - looking statements, as each speaks only as of the date o n which such statement is made, and, except as required by federal securities laws, Eversource Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward - looking statement or statements to reflect events or circ umstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Agenda Business Update ▪ Offshore Wind Update ▪ Operational Excellence ▪ Progress on Meeting Aggressive Climate Goals 2 Joe Nolan Chairman, President & CEO John Moreira EVP, CFO & Treasurer Financial Update ▪ Q1 2024 Financial Results ▪ Regulatory Update ▪ Drivers for Cash Flow Enhancement

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Offshore Wind Update: On Track to Close Later This Year ▪ South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind – Sale to GIP for $1.1 billion ▪ Regulatory approvals filed with the NYPSC and FERC ▪ Sunrise Wind – Executed Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ørsted ▪ Regulatory approvals filed with the NYPSC and FERC – Proceeds to be disclosed upon closing 3 Construction Update ▪ All South Fork Wind turbines producing power ▪ Construction underway for Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Serving Our Customers’ Needs Today, Tomorrow, and for Years to Come Delivering for Customers Today… Enabling the Clean Energy Future Delivering Clean, Reliable Energy and Water …Preparing for Customers Needs Tomorrow Electric Reliability Gas Pipeline Safety Renewable Energy Electric Transmission Storm Response 4

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT To Achieve Our Clean Energy Future, We Need to Start Now 5 Massachusetts Statutory Requirements New Hampshire Recommendations Connecticut Statutory Requirements Base Year 1990 1990 2001 Near - Term Target 50% by 2030 50% by 2025 45% by 2030 Long - Term Target 85% by 2050 80% by 2050 80% by 2050 Additional targets Net zero emissions by 2050 Zero - carbon electric supply by 2040 48% Transportation 33% Commercial and Residential 13% Power Generation 6% Industrial New England State GHG Reduction Goals New England Carbon Emissions by Source

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Electric Sector Modernization Plan A Comprehensive Roadmap to Achieve Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Goals 6 SYSTEM PLANNING PROCESS Incorporated MA’s anticipated demand growth assumptions for EV adoption and electric heating Analyzed expected growth by region, community and circuit Identified areas where system upgrades are needed, focusing first on lowest - cost options and non - wires alternatives Leveraged formal stakeholder engagement process to seek communities’ perspectives before projects proceed to siting PLAN TO ENHANCE THE GRID & ENABLE CLEAN ENERGY IDENTIFIES NEEDED INVESTMENTS OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS to support clean energy resources and drive improvements in grid reliability and resiliency Increases electrification hosting capacity by 180% over the next decade Allows for the adoption of 2.5 million electric vehicles statewide and 1 million heat pumps, meeting over 80% of the state’s 2050 goals Enables 5.8 GW of solar, exceeding the state’s 2040 goals, and reaching over 63% of its 2050 goals

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 Financial Results 7 1Q 2024 1Q 2023 1Q Change $0.50 $0.45 $0.05 0.48 0.47 0.01 0.54 0.49 0.05 0.01 0.00 0.01 (0.04) 0.00 (0.04) $1.49 $1.41 $0.08 Electric Transmission Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution Water Distribution Parent & Other Reported Recurring EPS (GAAP)

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Regulatory Update Massachusetts ▪ 5 - Year Electric Sector Modernization Plan – Final Decision expected August 2024 New Hampshire ▪ Prudence Review of August 2022 - Mar 2023 storm costs ($232M) – Final Decision expected in 2024 ▪ Expect to file a request for rate review in mid - 2024 Connecticut ▪ Annual Rate Adjustment Mechanism in CT approved April 17, 2024 – New rates starting July 1, 2024 ▪ Prudence Review of 2018 - 2021 Storm Costs in Connecticut ($634M) – Discovery phase in progress ▪ Appealed of Aquarion Rate Case Decision – Filed with Connecticut Appellate Court on April 8, 2024 8

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY YEAR END 2023 EARNINGS REPORT FFO/Debt Enhancement 2023 to 2025 9 FFO/DEBT ENHANCEMENTS 9% + ~2% (~$600 Million) + 3% to 4% ($1.8 Billion + Other Drivers) 14% to 15% 2023 FFO/Debt (Estimated S&P) 2023 Under Recoveries Other Enhancements and Drivers 2025 Target (S&P) 2023 Under Recoveries ($/Millions) 2023 Under Recovery of CT Annual Rate Adjustment Mechanism $400 2023 Other Under Recoveries $200 Total 2023 Under Recoveries ~$600 Other Enhancements through 2025 GIP Sale Proceeds $1,100 South Fork Wind Tax Equity Investment $500 Incremental Storm Cost Recovery (2024 and 2025) $200 Total Other Enhancements $1, 800 Total Known Cash Flow Enhancements ~$2,400 Other Drivers: Planned Rate Increases, Sunrise Wind Sale, Equity Issuance, and Potential Sale of Water Business MAJOR DRIVERS

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT $2.65 $2.81 $2.96 $3.11 $3.25 $3.45 $3.64 $3.86 $4.09 $4.34 $4.50 - $4.67 2014A* 2015A* 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A* 2020A* 2021A* 2022A* 2023A* 2024E 2025E 2026E 2027E 2028E * Reflects non - GAAP results, excludes nonrecurring charges 10 Proven Track Record of Performance

 

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EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT 2024 Parent Debt and Equity Issuances and Maturities Company Size/Coupon Maturity Parent $900M @ 4.20% Jun 27, 2024 Parent $450M @ 2.90% Oct 1, 2024 2024 Debt Issuances 2024 Maturities Company Size/Coupon Maturity Parent $350M @ 5.00% Jan 1, 2027 Parent $650M @ 5.50% Jan 1, 2034 Parent $700M @ 5.85% Apr 15, 2031 Parent $700M @ 5.95% Jul 15, 2034 New Shares ▪ An additional 1.3M shares were issued under the At - The - Market Program during Q1 2024 with proceeds of approximately $75 million Treasury Shares ▪ Dividend reinvestment, employee equity programs continue with approximately 5 50 ,000 shares issued during Q1 2024 2024 Equity Issuances 12

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT $1,115 $1,207 $1,448 $1,200 $1,207 $1,053 $1,166 $1,146 $1,244 $1,354 $1,772 $2,009 $1,869 $2,051 $2,006 $1,770 $799 $804 $998 $1,044 $1,087 $1,142 $1,089 $1,079 $144 $155 $162 $169 $204 $218 $234 $251 $239 $266 $213 $225 $234 $223 $202 $239 $3,541 $3,786 $4,593 $4,647 $4,601 $4,687 $4,697 $4,485 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500 $5,000 2021A 2022A 2023A 2024E 2025E 2026E 2027E 2028E Transmission Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution Water IT and Facilities $ In Millions $23.1 Billion 2024 - 2028 Projected Capital Expenditures for Core Businesses 13

 

EVERSOURCE ENERGY Q1 2024 EARNINGS REPORT Offshore Wind Sales Proceeds South Fork and Revolution Sale Proceeds ▪ Realization of ~$1.1 billion for 50% interest in South Fork and Revolution Wind Projects in 2024 – Includes $170 million of the 10 percent ITC adder for Revolution Wind project South Fork Tax Equity Investment ▪ Realization of ~$500 million over the next 24 months Sunrise Sale Proceeds ▪ Amount will be announced at sale close 14 Expect to monetize majority of cash flow in 2024 Cash Inflows Description Timing Amount Revolution and South Fork Wind Projects 2024 (At Sale Close) $930 million ITC Adder for Revolution Wind 2024 (At Sale Close) $170 million South Fork Tax Equity Investment 2024 - 2026 ~$500 million Total ~$1.6 billion Sunrise Sale 2024 and 2025 Not Disclosed