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EDISON INTERNATIONAL 8-K Report (Jun 30, 2003)

Filed June 30, 2003For Securities:EIX

Summary

This 8-K filing from Edison International (EIX) on June 30, 2003, primarily concerns a notification from Exelon Generation regarding its partial exercise of an option to purchase power and capacity from Edison's indirect subsidiary, Midwest Generation, LLC. Specifically, Exelon Generation will purchase 687 MW of capacity and energy from Midwest Generation's Illinois coal-fired units for 2004, leaving 578 MW released from the existing power purchase agreement starting January 1, 2004. This partial release of capacity means that Midwest Generation will need to find alternative arrangements for selling the energy and capacity from the released units, which could impact future revenue streams and operational strategies. While Exelon Generation's commitment for the remainder of 2003 remains unaffected, investors should monitor how Midwest Generation plans to manage and market the released 578 MW in the open market for the 2004 contract year and beyond.

Key Highlights

  • 1Exelon Generation exercised its option to purchase 687 MW of capacity and energy from Midwest Generation's Illinois coal-fired units for 2004.
  • 2This decision results in 578 MW of capacity being released from the existing power purchase agreement with Exelon Generation, effective January 1, 2004.
  • 3Midwest Generation will be responsible for marketing the released 578 MW of capacity and energy through various channels, including bilateral agreements, forward sales, and spot market sales.
  • 4Exelon Generation's commitment to purchase capacity from these units for the remainder of 2003 is unaffected by this notification.
  • 5The filing provides a table detailing the specific coal-fired units involved, their capacities, and contracted prices for 2003 and 2004, including those under contract with Exelon and those being released.
  • 6The power purchase agreements related to these units expire on December 31, 2004.
  • 7Some units are noted as having suspended operations or are designated as 'released units' where Exelon did not exercise its option in previous years or for 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is Exelon Generation notifying Edison International's subsidiary, Midwest Generation, LLC, that it is exercising its option to purchase 687 MW of capacity and energy from Midwest Generation's Illinois coal-fired units for the 2004 contract year. This means 578 MW of capacity will be released from their power purchase agreement starting January 1, 2004.

Midwest Generation will no longer be obligated to sell this released 578 MW of capacity and energy to Exelon Generation under the existing power purchase agreement. The company will need to find alternative buyers for this capacity and energy, which may involve entering into new bilateral agreements, forward sales, or selling on the spot market. This creates both an opportunity and a challenge for Midwest Generation to manage and monetize this capacity.

The power purchase agreements between Midwest Generation and Exelon Generation, originally entered into with Commonwealth Edison, expire on December 31, 2004. This filing addresses the capacity for the 2004 contract year specifically.

This filing specifically relates to Midwest Generation's coal-fired units in Illinois. While Exelon Generation's exercised option pertains to 687 MW, the total capacity mentioned in the context of these agreements is 5,645 MW. The filing details which units are under contract for 2004 and which are being released as a result of Exelon's option exercise.