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PORTLAND, Ore., July 30, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today reported net income of $32 million, or 36 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021. This compares with net income of $39 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020.
"Facing historic temperatures and record demand in June, our system performed well as we maintained consistent and reasonably priced power delivery to all customers," said Maria Pope, PGE president and CEO. "The investments that we have made in generation and in building a safe, reliable, and resilient grid, prepared us well for the recent high heat events. Our recently filed 2022 general rate case seeks to further this work, while keeping prices affordable. Investing in a safe, reliable and resilient energy system as well as access to adequate energy resources is important as we face a rapidly changing climate."
Second Quarter 2021 Compared to Second Quarter 2020
Total revenues were driven by higher retail energy deliveries, due to strong demand with the reopening economy, as well as increased usage during the recent heat wave. Purchased power and fuel expense increased as a result of serving higher retail load and higher market prices as well as lower hydro and wind production in the region. Operating expenses increased, driven by preparations in advance of wildfire season and higher legal and benefits expenses. Lower wind production also drove lower production tax credits.
Company Updates
Maintained High Reliability During Record Heat
During the record-breaking June heatwave PGE experienced record peak load of 4,441 MW, which surpassed the previous peak load of 4,073 MW. During this time, the Company's distribution system performed reliably with minimal localized outages. Consistent power delivery was a result of resource adequacy planning, system engineering and investment, new distributed energy resources, as well as customer demand response, smart thermostats and other programs.
Oregon Clean Energy Legislation Aligns with Decarbonization Goals
In June, the Oregon Legislature established a framework for 100% clean electricity by 2040. A number of provisions in the bill align with PGE's strategic direction. These provisions include decarbonization targets in line with our corporate decarbonization goals that are designed to ensure affordability and reliability; authority and process for a community wide green-tariff program; coordination with local governments with climate action goals; and, an opportunity for the company to offer programs and services to further the state's economy-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and the state's electric vehicle targets.
2022 General Rate Case
On July 9, PGE filed with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (OPUC) a general rate case based on a 2022 test year (GRC). The filing requests an increase in PGE's annual revenue requirement that results in an overall average increase of approximately 3.9% in customer prices for 2022. The GRC filing seeks recovery of base business investments of nearly $1 billion in upgrading the grid to improve reliability, resiliency, and capability to deliver safe, reliable, clean electricity to customers.
Quarterly Dividend
As previously announced, on July 28, 2021, the board of directors of Portland General Electric Company declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.43 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 27, 2021.
2021 Earnings Guidance
PGE is raising its full-year 2021 earnings guidance from $2.55 to $2.70 per diluted share to $2.70 to $2.85 per diluted share based on the following assumptions:
Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call and Webcast — July 30, 2021
PGE will host a conference call with financial analysts and investors on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 11 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live on the PGE website at investors.portlandgeneral.com. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, July 30, 2021, through 2 p.m. ET on Friday, August 6, 2021.
Maria Pope, president and CEO; Jim Ajello, senior vice president of Finance, CFO, and treasurer; and Jardon Jaramillo, senior director, Investor Relations, Treasury, and Risk Management, will participate in the call. Management will respond to questions following formal comments.
The attached unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, as well as the supplemental operating statistics, are an integral part of this earnings release.
About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon, with operations across the state. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For over 130 years, PGE has delivered safe, affordable and reliable energy to Oregonians. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE and its 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future. In 2020, PGE, employees, retirees and the PGE Foundation donated $5.6 million and volunteered 18,200 hours with more than 400 nonprofits across Oregon. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of July 30, 2021. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's full-year earnings guidance (including expectations regarding annual retail deliveries, average hydro conditions, wind generation, normal thermal plant operations, operating and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense) as well as other statements containing words such as "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "promises," "expects," "should," "conditioned upon," and similar expressions. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: demand for electricity; the sale of excess energy during periods of low demand or low wholesale market prices; operational risks relating to the Company's generation facilities, including hydro conditions, wind conditions, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the Company's inability to recover project costs; the costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern emissions from thermal power plants; changes in weather, hydroelectric and energy market conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of purchased power and fuel; the development of alternative technologies; changes in capital and credit market conditions, which could affect the access to and availability of cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects or execution of the Company's strategic plan as currently envisioned; the outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; general economic and financial market conditions; severe weather conditions, wildfires, and other natural phenomena and natural disasters that could result in operational disruptions, unanticipated restoration costs, or third party liability; cyber security breaches of the Company's customer information system or operating systems, data security breaches, or acts of terrorism, which could disrupt operations, require significant expenditures, or result in claims against the Company; PGE business activities are concentrated in one region and future performance may be affected by events and factors unique to Oregon; and widespread health emergencies or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which may affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Prospective investors should also review the risks and uncertainties listed in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the Company's reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and the risks described therein from time to time. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov and on the Company's website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | ||||||||
Revenues: | | | | | | | | ||||||||
Revenues, net | $ | 545 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 1,157 | | | $ | 1,033 | |
Alternative revenue programs, net of amortization | (8) | | | — | | | (11) | | | 9 | | ||||
Total revenues | 537 | | | 469 | | | 1,146 | | | 1,042 | | ||||
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | ||||||||
Purchased power and fuel | 185 | | | 109 | | | 354 | | | 262 | | ||||
Generation, transmission and distribution | 76 | | | 77 | | | 156 | | | 150 | | ||||
Administrative and other | 79 | | | 74 | | | 165 | | | 145 | | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101 | | | 104 | | | 204 | | | 212 | | ||||
Taxes other than income taxes | 35 | | | 34 | | | 73 | | | 69 | | ||||
Total operating expenses | 476 | | | 398 | | | 952 | | | 838 | | ||||
Income from operations | 61 | | | 71 | | | 194 | | | 204 | | ||||
Interest expense, net | 33 | | | 34 | | | 67 | | | 67 Werbung Mehr Nachrichten zur Portland General Electric Co Aktie kostenlos abonnieren
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