California
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1-7850
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88-0085720
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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5241 Spring Mountain Road
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Post Office Box 98510
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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89193-8510
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
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Date: April 8, 2016
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/s/ GREGORY J. PETERSON
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Gregory J. Peterson
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Vice President/Controller and
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Chief Accounting Officer
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Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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99
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Summary statistical information as of December 31, 2015 released on April 8, 2016.
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Ratemaking Jurisdiction
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Regulatory Agency
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Arizona:
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Arizona Corporation Commission
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1200 West Washington
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Web site: www.azcc.gov
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Phoenix, AZ 85007-2996
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(602) 542-4251
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FAX: (602) 542-2129
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California:
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California Public Utilities Commission
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Northern
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505 Van Ness Avenue
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Web site: www.cpuc.ca.gov
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Southern
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San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
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South Lake Tahoe
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(415) 703-2782
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FAX: (415) 703-1758
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Nevada:
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Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
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Northern
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1150 East William Street
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Web site: http://puc.nv.gov
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Southern
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Carson City, NV 89701-3109
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(775) 684-6101
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FAX: (775) 684-6110
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Nevada/California:
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Paiute
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888 First Street, N.E.
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Web site: www.ferc.gov
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Washington, DC 20426
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(202) 502-6088
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FAX: (202) 208-2106
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ARIZONA
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Five members, elected statewide to four-year staggered terms. Governor appoints replacements, if position is vacated.
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Chairman Doug Little
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Rep.
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Term ends 01/2019
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Commissioner Bob Stump
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Rep.
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Term ends 01/2017
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Commissioner Bob Burns
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Rep.
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Term ends 01/2017
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Commissioner Andy Tobin
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Rep.
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Term ends 01/2017
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Commissioner Tom Forese
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Rep.
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Term ends 01/2019
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Executive Director Jodi Jerich | ||||||
CALIFORNIA
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Five members, appointed to six-year staggered terms by Governor and confirmed by Senate.
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President Michael Picker
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Dem.
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Term ends 12/31/2020
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Commissioner Michel P. Florio
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Dem.
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Term ends 12/31/2016
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Commissioner Catherine J. K. Sandoval
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Dem.
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Term ends 12/31/2016
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Commissioner Carla J. Peterman
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Dem.
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Term ends 12/31/2018
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Commissioner Liane M. Randolph
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Dem.
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Term ends 12/31/2020
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Executive Director Timothy Sullivan | ||||||
NEVADA
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Three members, appointed to four-year staggered terms by Governor; no confirmation required.
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Chairman Paul A. Thomsen
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Dem.
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Term ends 09/30/2019
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Commissioner David Noble
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Ind.
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Term ends 09/30/2016
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Commissioner Alaina Burtenshaw
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Dem.
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Term ends 09/30/2017
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Executive Director Stephanie Mullen | ||||||
FERC
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Up to five members, appointed to five-year staggered terms by President and confirmed by U.S. Senate.
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Chairman Norman C. Bay
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Dem.
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Term ends 06/30/2018
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Commissioner Cheryl A. LaFleur
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Dem.
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Term ends 06/30/2019
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Commissioner Tony Clark
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Rep.
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Term ends 06/30/2016
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Commissioner Colette D. Honorable
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Dem.
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Term ends 06/30/2017
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Vacant
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Rep. | |||||
Secretary Kimberly D. Bose | ||||||
SUMMARY OF KEY REGULATORY FILINGS
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ADDITIONAL
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ADDITIONAL
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PERCENT
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OVERALL
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RATE OF
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MARGIN
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MARGIN
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AUTHORIZED
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RATE OF
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RETURN ON
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COMMON
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FILING
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TEST
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FILING
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EFFECTIVE
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REQUESTED
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AUTHORIZED
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OF REQUESTED
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RETURN
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COMMON EQUITY
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EQUITY
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JURISDICTION
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TYPE [1]
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PERIOD
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DATE
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DATE
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($mm)
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($mm) [2]
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AMOUNTS
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GRANTED
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GRANTED
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RATIO
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NEVADA
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Docket No. 09-04003 (NNV)
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GRC
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11/30/08
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04/03/09
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11/01/09
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1.3 | (0.5 | ) |
NM
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8.29 | 10.15 | 47.09 | |||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 09-04003 (SNV)
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GRC
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11/30/08
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04/03/09
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11/01/09
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26.6 | 17.6 | 66 | 7.40 | 10.15 | 47.09 | ||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 09-06016 (SNV)
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VIER
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06/15/09
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11/01/09
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(1.5 | ) | (1.5 | ) | 100 | 7.40 | 10.15 | 47.09 | |||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 10-06008 (SNV)
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VIER
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06/04/10
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11/01/10
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(1.1 | ) | (1.1 | ) | 100 | 7.25 | 10.15 | 47.09 | |||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 11-06003 (SNV)
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VIER
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06/03/11
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11/01/11
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1.9 | 1.9 | 100 | 7.26 | 10.15 | 47.09 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 12-04005 (NNV) [3]
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GRC
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11/30/11
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04/04/12
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04/09/13
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2.0 | 0.7 | 34 | 7.88 | 9.30 | 59.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 12-04005 (SNV) [3]
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GRC
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11/30/11
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04/04/12
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04/09/13
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24.9 | 6.7 | 27 | 6.56 | 10.00 | 42.74 | ||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 13-06006 (SNV)
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VIER
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06/04/13
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01/01/14
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(0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | 100 | 6.52 | 10.00 | 42.74 | |||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 14-06004 (SNV)
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VIER
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06/04/14
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01/01/15
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(0.4 | ) | (0.4 | ) | 100 | 6.47 | 10.00 | 42.74 | |||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 14-10002 (NNV)
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GIR
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10/01/14
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01/01/15
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0.2 | 0.2 | 100 | 7.88 | 9.30 | 59.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 14-10002 (SNV)
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GIR
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10/01/14
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01/01/15
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1.9 | 1.9 | 100 | 6.47 | 10.00 | 42.74 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 15-06007 (SNV)
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VIER
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06/04/15
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01/01/16
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(0.1 | ) | (0.1 | ) | 100 | 6.46 | 10.00 | 42.74 | |||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 15-10001 (NNV)
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GIR
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10/01/15
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01/01/16
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0.5 | 0.5 | 100 | 7.88 | 9.30 | 59.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. 15-10001 (SNV)
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GIR
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10/01/15
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01/01/16
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3.3 | 3.3 | 100 | 6.46 | 10.00 | 42.74 | |||||||||||||||||||
ARIZONA
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Docket No. G-0155A-07-0504
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GRC
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04/30/07
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08/31/07
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12/01/08
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49.3 | 33.5 | 68 | 8.86 | 10.00 | 43.44 | ||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. G-0155A-10-0458
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GRC
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06/30/10
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11/12/10
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01/01/12
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73.2 | 52.6 | 72 | 8.95 | 9.50 | 52.30 | ||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. G-0155A-10-0458
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COYL
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02/28/13
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06/01/13
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0.6 | 0.6 | 100 | 8.95 | 9.50 | 52.30 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. G-0155A-10-0458
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COYL
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02/28/14
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06/01/14
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1.5 | 1.5 | 100 | 8.95 | 9.50 | 52.30 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. G-0155A-10-0458
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COYL
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02/27/15
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06/01/15
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2.5 | 2.5 | 100 | 8.95 | 9.50 | 52.30 | |||||||||||||||||||
Docket No. G-0155A-10-0458 [4]
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COYL
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02/29/16
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06/01/16
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3.7 |
TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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CALIFORNIA
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Application 07-12-022 (SCA)
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GRC
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12/31/09
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12/21/07
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01/01/09
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7.1 | 2.4 | 34 | 7.87 | 10.50 | 47.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Application 07-12-022 (NCA/SLT)
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GRC
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12/31/09
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12/21/07
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01/01/09
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2.0 | 0.8 | 39 | 8.99 | 10.50 | 47.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 829 (SCA)
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Attrition
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10/30/09
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01/01/10
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1.7 | 1.7 | 100 | 7.87 | 10.50 | 47.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 829 (NCA/SLT)
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Attrition
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10/30/09
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01/01/10
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1.0 | 1.0 | 100 | 8.99 | 10.50 | 47.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 857 (SCA)
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Attrition
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12/01/10
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01/01/11
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1.7 | 1.7 | 100 | 7.87 | 10.50 | 47.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 857 (NCA/SLT)
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Attrition
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12/01/10
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01/01/11
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0.5 | 0.5 | 100 | 8.99 | 10.50 | 47.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 877 (SCA)
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Attrition
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11/22/11
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01/01/12
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(0.3 | ) | (0.3 | ) | 100 | 6.42 | 9.88 | 50.00 | |||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 877 (NCA/SLT)
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Attrition
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11/22/11
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01/01/12
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0.2 | 0.2 | 100 | 8.50 | 9.88 | 50.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 904 (SCA)
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Attrition
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11/29/12
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01/01/13
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1.1 | 1.1 | 100 | 6.10 | 9.35 | 50.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 904 (NCA/SLT)
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Attrition
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11/29/12
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01/01/13
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(0.0 | ) | (0.0 | ) | 100 | 7.77 | 9.35 | 50.00 | |||||||||||||||||
Application 12-12-024 (SCA)
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GRC
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12/31/14
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12/20/12
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06/12/14
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5.6 | 1.9 | 34 | 6.83 | 10.10 | 55.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Application 12-12-024 (NCA/SLT)
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GRC
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12/31/14
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12/20/12
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06/12/14
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6.0 | 5.2 | 87 | 8.18 | 10.10 | 55.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 960 (SCA)
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Attrition
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11/26/14
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01/01/15
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1.8 | 1.8 | 100 | 6.83 | 10.10 | 55.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 960 (NCA/SLT)
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Attrition
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11/26/14
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01/01/15
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0.7 | 0.7 | 100 | 8.18 | 10.10 | 55.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 995 (SCA)
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Attrition
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11/30/15
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01/01/16
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1.8 | 1.8 | 100 | 6.83 | 10.10 | 55.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 995 (NCA/SLT)
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Attrition
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11/30/15
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01/01/16
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0.7 | 0.7 | 100 | 6.83 | 10.10 | 55.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Advice Letter No. 996 (SCA)[5]
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Attrition
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11/30/15
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01/01/16
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1.7 | 1.7 | 100 | 6.83 | 10.10 | 55.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
FERC
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Docket No. RP09-406
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GRC
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08/31/09
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02/27/09
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09/01/09
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3.9 | 0.9 | 22 | [6 | ] | [6 | ] | [6 | ] | |||||||||||||||
Docket No. RP14-540
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GRC
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08/31/14
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02/28/14
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09/01/14
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9.0 | 2.4 | 27 | [6 | ] | [6 | ] | [6 | ] | |||||||||||||||
[1] GRC = General Rate Case; VIER = Variable Interest Expense Recovery Mechanism; GIR=Gas Infrastructure Replacement; COYL=Customer Owned Yard Lines;
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Attrition = Annual Attrition Filing and Automatic Trigger Mechanism for Cost of Capital
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[2] Authorized amounts do not include the effect of lower depreciation rates, which contribute to an increase in operating income
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[3] Original decision dated November 7, 2012 authorized $1.2 mm in NNV and $5.8 mm in SNV
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[4] 2016 COYL margin pending ACC approval, expected May 2016
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[5] Adjustment to 2016 Attrition to recover the revenue requirement associated with the Victor Valley transmission replacement
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[6] Stipulation - Not Identified in Order
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SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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Results of Consolidated Operations
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Contribution to net income - gas operations
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$ | 111,625 | $ | 116,872 | $ | 124,169 | $ | 116,619 | $ | 91,420 | $ | 91,382 | $ | 79,420 | $ | 53,747 | $ | 72,494 | $ | 71,473 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contribution to net income - construction services
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26,692 | 24,254 | 21,151 | 16,712 | 20,867 | 12,495 | 8,062 | 7,226 | 10,752 | 12,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income
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$ | 138,317 | $ | 141,126 | $ | 145,320 | $ | 133,331 | $ | 112,287 | $ | 103,877 | $ | 87,482 | $ | 60,973 | $ | 83,246 | $ | 83,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share
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$ | 2.94 | $ | 3.04 | $ | 3.14 | $ | 2.89 | $ | 2.45 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.95 | $ | 1.40 | $ | 1.97 | $ | 2.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share
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$ | 2.92 | $ | 3.01 | $ | 3.11 | $ | 2.86 | $ | 2.43 | $ | 2.27 | $ | 1.94 | $ | 1.39 | $ | 1.95 | $ | 2.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average outstanding common shares
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46,992 | 46,494 | 46,318 | 46,115 | 45,858 | 45,405 | 44,752 | 43,476 | 42,336 | 40,566 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average shares outstanding (assuming dilution)
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47,383 | 46,944 | 46,758 | 46,555 | 46,291 | 45,823 | 45,062 | 43,775 | 42,714 | 40,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Results of Natural Gas Operations
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Gas operating revenues
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$ | 1,454,639 | $ | 1,382,087 | $ | 1,300,154 | $ | 1,321,728 | $ | 1,403,366 | $ | 1,511,907 | $ | 1,614,843 | $ | 1,791,395 | $ | 1,814,766 | $ | 1,727,394 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net cost of gas sold
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563,809 | 505,356 | 436,001 | 479,602 | 613,489 | 736,175 | 866,630 | 1,055,977 | 1,086,194 | 1,033,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating margin
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890,830 | 876,731 | 864,153 | 842,126 | 789,877 | 775,732 | 748,213 | 735,418 | 728,572 | 693,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operations and maintenance expense
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393,199 | 383,732 | 384,914 | 369,979 | 358,498 | 354,943 | 348,942 | 338,660 | 331,208 | 320,803 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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213,455 | 204,144 | 193,848 | 186,035 | 175,253 | 170,456 | 166,850 | 166,337 | 157,090 | 146,654 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxes other than income taxes
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49,393 | 47,252 | 45,551 | 41,728 | 40,949 | 38,869 | 37,318 | 36,780 | 37,553 | 34,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income
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234,783 | 241,603 | 239,840 | 244,384 | 215,177 | 211,464 | 195,103 | 193,641 | 202,721 | 190,955 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income (deductions)
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2,292 | 7,165 | 12,261 | 4,165 | (5,404 | ) | 4,016 | 6,590 | (13,469 | ) | 4,850 | 10,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest deductions
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64,095 | 68,299 | 62,555 | 66,957 | 68,777 | 75,113 | 74,091 | 83,096 | 86,436 | 85,567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest deductions on subordinated debentures
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- | - | - | - | - | 1,912 | 7,731 | 7,729 | 7,727 | 7,724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes
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172,980 | 180,469 | 189,546 | 181,592 | 140,996 | 138,455 | 119,871 | 89,347 | 113,408 | 107,713 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense
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61,355 | 63,597 | 65,377 | 64,973 | 49,576 | 47,073 | 40,451 | 35,600 | 40,914 | 36,240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contribution to consolidated net income
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$ | 111,625 | $ | 116,872 | $ | 124,169 | $ | 116,619 | $ | 91,420 | $ | 91,382 | $ | 79,420 | $ | 53,747 | $ | 72,494 | $ | 71,473 | ||||||||||||||||||||
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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AT DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands)
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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ASSETS
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Net utility plant
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$ | 3,891,085 | $ | 3,658,383 | $ | 3,486,108 | $ | 3,343,794 | $ | 3,218,944 | $ | 3,072,436 | $ | 3,034,503 | $ | 2,983,307 | $ | 2,845,300 | $ | 2,668,104 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other property and investments
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313,531 | 326,743 | 260,871 | 242,096 | 192,004 | 134,648 | 115,860 | 124,781 | 143,097 | 136,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted cash
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- | 821 | - | - | 12,785 | 37,781 | 49,769 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets
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558,174 | 606,611 | 494,672 | 458,417 | 461,632 | 445,894 | 417,632 | 438,076 | 502,459 | 501,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent assets
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595,895 | 615,739 | 323,523 | 443,750 | 390,642 | 293,434 | 288,528 | 274,220 | 179,332 | 178,995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets
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$ | 5,358,685 | $ | 5,208,297 | $ | 4,565,174 | $ | 4,488,057 | $ | 4,276,007 | $ | 3,984,193 | $ | 3,906,292 | $ | 3,820,384 | $ | 3,670,188 | $ | 3,484,965 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CAPITALIZATION
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Common stock equity
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$ | 945,455 | $ | 899,534 | $ | 888,507 | $ | 876,555 | $ | 869,226 | $ | 855,114 | $ | 839,061 | $ | 816,285 | $ | 776,755 | $ | 741,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
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(50,268 | ) | (50,175 | ) | (41,698 | ) | (50,745 | ) | (49,331 | ) | (30,784 | ) | (22,250 | ) | (19,426 | ) | (12,850 | ) | (13,666 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings
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699,221 | 639,164 | 567,714 | 484,369 | 406,125 | 343,131 | 285,316 | 240,982 | 219,768 | 173,433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest
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(2,083 | ) | (2,257 | ) | (2,128 | ) | (1,681 | ) | (989 | ) | (465 | ) | (41 | ) | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debentures
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- | - | - | - | - | - | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
|
16,108 | 20,042 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, less current maturities
|
1,551,204 | 1,631,374 | 1,381,327 | 1,268,373 | 930,858 | 1,124,681 | 1,169,357 | 1,185,474 | 1,266,067 | 1,286,354 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total capitalization
|
3,159,637 | 3,137,682 | 2,793,722 | 2,576,871 | 2,155,889 | 2,291,677 | 2,371,443 | 2,323,315 | 2,349,740 | 2,287,779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES
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Current maturities of long-term debt
|
19,475 | 19,192 | 11,105 | 50,137 | 322,618 | 75,080 | 1,327 | 7,833 | 38,079 | 27,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities
|
515,570 | 450,925 | 423,059 | 484,992 | 524,950 | 521,881 | 472,903 | 502,062 | 489,853 | 468,519 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
|
769,445 | 723,688 | 674,411 | 616,184 | 557,118 | 466,628 | 436,113 | 387,539 | 347,497 | 308,493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities
|
894,558 | 876,810 | 662,877 | 759,873 | 715,432 | 628,927 | 624,506 | 599,635 | 445,019 | 392,629 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities
|
2,199,048 | 2,070,615 | 1,771,452 | 1,911,186 | 2,120,118 | 1,692,516 | 1,534,849 | 1,497,069 | 1,320,448 | 1,197,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total capitalization and liabilities
|
$ | 5,358,685 | $ | 5,208,297 | $ | 4,565,174 | $ | 4,488,057 | $ | 4,276,007 | $ | 3,984,193 | $ | 3,906,292 | $ | 3,820,384 | $ | 3,670,188 | $ | 3,484,965 | ||||||||||||||||||||
GAS SEGMENT CASH FLOWS
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands)
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From operating activities
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$ | 497,500 | $ | 288,534 | $ | 265,290 | $ | 344,441 | $ | 216,745 | $ | 342,522 | $ | 371,416 | $ | 261,322 | $ | 320,594 | $ | 253,245 | ||||||||||||||||||||
From investing activities
|
(416,727 | ) | (328,645 | ) | (304,189 | ) | (296,886 | ) | (289,234 | ) | (178,685 | ) | (265,850 | ) | (237,093 | ) | (306,396 | ) | (277,980 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
From financing activities
|
(74,159 | ) | 23,413 | 44,947 | (43,453 | ) | (2,327 | ) | (107,779 | ) | (81,744 | ) | (34,704 | ) | (5,347 | ) | 15,989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in cash
|
$ | 6,614 | $ | (16,698 | ) | $ | 6,048 | $ | 4,102 | $ | (74,816 | ) | $ | 56,058 | $ | 23,822 | $ | (10,475 | ) | $ | 8,851 | $ | (8,746 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
GAS OPERATIONS SEGMENT
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UTILITY PLANT
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AT DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands)
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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Distribution
|
$ | 4,935,730 | $ | 4,655,640 | $ | 4,410,598 | $ | 4,224,560 | $ | 4,048,078 | $ | 3,847,731 | $ | 3,716,881 | $ | 3,615,253 | $ | 3,419,799 | $ | 3,153,399 | ||||||||||||||||||||
General
|
365,865 | 356,072 | 324,490 | 310,936 | 291,639 | 279,402 | 270,825 | 228,282 | 219,126 | 219,527 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission
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312,996 | 312,300 | 313,306 | 301,505 | 295,103 | 274,646 | 271,467 | 262,271 | 256,696 | 243,989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible
|
205,782 | 198,457 | 171,193 | 150,396 | 144,135 | 135,330 | 127,188 | 122,227 | 119,312 | 117,251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction work in progress
|
119,805 | 74,332 | 101,413 | 74,178 | 44,894 | 37,489 | 45,872 | 70,041 | 61,419 | 78,402 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other
|
34,914 | 34,680 | 33,612 | 33,014 | 33,186 | 33,267 | 33,376 | 32,326 | 30,815 | 31,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation & amortization
|
(2,084,007 | ) | (1,973,098 | ) | (1,868,504 | ) | (1,750,795 | ) | (1,638,091 | ) | (1,535,429 | ) | (1,431,106 | ) | (1,347,093 | ) | (1,261,867 | ) | (1,175,600 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net utility plant
|
$ | 3,891,085 | $ | 3,658,383 | $ | 3,486,108 | $ | 3,343,794 | $ | 3,218,944 | $ | 3,072,436 | $ | 3,034,503 | $ | 2,983,307 | $ | 2,845,300 | $ | 2,668,104 | ||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands)
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution
|
$ | 181,249 | $ | 170,377 | $ | 174,129 | $ | 166,356 | $ | 157,855 | $ | 157,220 | $ | 159,282 | $ | 151,586 | $ | 148,130 | $ | 142,194 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Administrative and general
|
137,868 | 137,951 | 131,366 | 124,874 | 123,357 | 120,942 | 112,526 | 106,851 | 101,100 | 98,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer accounts
|
51,071 | 50,200 | 53,809 | 55,894 | 57,414 | 60,187 | 60,896 | 63,788 | 67,453 | 67,472 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission
|
14,779 | 15,792 | 15,864 | 14,207 | 12,353 | 9,622 | 9,338 | 10,172 | 8,346 | 8,276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production and storage expenses
|
5,052 | 4,960 | 5,054 | 4,500 | 4,492 | 4,215 | 3,985 | 3,398 | 3,071 | 2,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer service and informational
|
3,165 | 4,440 | 4,677 | 4,142 | 2,962 | 2,646 | 2,484 | 2,523 | 2,842 | 1,285 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales
|
15 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 65 | 111 | 431 | 342 | 266 | 286 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operations and maintenance expenses
|
$ | 393,199 | $ | 383,732 | $ | 384,914 | $ | 369,979 | $ | 358,498 | $ | 354,943 | $ | 348,942 | $ | 338,660 | $ | 331,208 | $ | 320,803 | ||||||||||||||||||||
GAS OPERATIONS SEGMENT
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AT DECEMBER 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUSTOMERS BY CLASS
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
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Residential
|
1,874,852 | 1,849,555 | 1,824,008 | 1,796,929 | 1,780,155 | 1,758,557 | 1,744,481 | 1,738,202 | 1,732,573 | 1,704,456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small commercial
|
78,833 | 78,230 | 77,848 | 76,800 | 76,633 | 76,746 | 77,416 | 78,190 | 77,970 | 76,962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Large commercial
|
1,043 | 1,086 | 1,076 | 1,118 | 1,433 | 1,185 | 1,263 | 1,314 | 1,310 | 1,219 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Industrial / Other
|
318 | 341 | 333 | 308 | 320 | 328 | 320 | 343 | 347 | 370 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transportation
|
879 | 833 | 812 | 739 | 715 | 643 | 646 | 550 | 594 | 630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total customers
|
1,955,925 | 1,930,045 | 1,904,077 | 1,875,894 | 1,859,256 | 1,837,459 | 1,824,126 | 1,818,599 | 1,812,794 | 1,783,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANNUAL CUSTOMER GROWTH RATE
|
1.3 | % | 1.4 | % | 1.5 | % | 0.9 | % | 1.2 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.3 | % | 0.3 | % | 1.6 | % | 4.1 | % |
SYSTEM THROUGHPUT BY CLASS
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands of dekatherms)
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
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Residential
|
65,542 | 61,738 | 74,133 | 65,505 | 71,877 | 70,470 | 66,974 | 70,499 | 69,806 | 67,760 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small commercial
|
28,512 | 27,658 | 29,804 | 27,067 | 30,392 | 30,094 | 29,423 | 31,455 | 31,067 | 30,986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Large commercial
|
9,228 | 9,439 | 10,276 | 11,658 | 11,226 | 11,183 | 11,724 | 12,512 | 12,756 | 12,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Industrial / Other
|
3,097 | 3,238 | 5,021 | 4,783 | 5,021 | 5,892 | 7,262 | 9,770 | 10,353 | 14,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transportation
|
103,571 | 90,669 | 103,792 | 99,809 | 94,154 | 99,860 | 104,389 | 116,419 | 112,842 | 117,524 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total system throughput
|
209,950 | 192,742 | 223,026 | 208,822 | 212,670 | 217,499 | 219,772 | 240,655 | 236,824 | 244,020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING MARGIN BY CLASS*
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands)
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
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Residential
|
$ | 623,828 | $ | 612,641 | $ | 601,076 | $ | 582,619 | $ | 549,844 | $ | 537,980 | $ | 513,299 | $ | 503,397 | $ | 497,703 | $ | 466,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Small commercial
|
136,344 | 136,272 | 133,474 | 132,964 | 129,946 | 127,802 | 129,103 | 128,827 | 129,080 | 126,020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Large commercial
|
22,249 | 23,412 | 25,171 | 26,421 | 20,248 | 20,936 | 21,879 | 22,536 | 22,483 | 21,257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Industrial / Other
|
6,937 | 6,477 | 7,735 | 8,706 | 8,772 | 9,515 | 10,302 | 12,586 | 13,852 | 17,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transportation
|
101,472 | 97,929 | 96,697 | 91,416 | 81,067 | 79,499 | 73,630 | 68,072 | 65,454 | 62,064 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating margin
|
$ | 890,830 | $ | 876,731 | $ | 864,153 | $ | 842,126 | $ | 789,877 | $ | 775,732 | $ | 748,213 | $ | 735,418 | $ | 728,572 | $ | 693,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||
* Includes allocations of miscellaneous, unbilled, and other operating revenues.
|
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
|
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MARKET PRICE PER SHARE
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
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High
|
$ | 63.68 | $ | 64.20 | $ | 56.03 | $ | 46.08 | $ | 43.20 | $ | 37.25 | $ | 29.48 | $ | 33.29 | $ | 39.95 | $ | 39.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low
|
50.78 | 47.21 | 42.02 | 39.01 | 32.12 | 26.28 | 17.08 | 21.11 | 26.45 | 26.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Close [1]
|
55.16 | 61.81 | 55.91 | 42.41 | 42.49 | 36.67 | 28.53 | 25.22 | 29.77 | 38.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (in thousands) [1]
|
47,378 | 46,523 | 46,356 | 46,148 | 45,956 | 45,599 | 45,092 | 44,192 | 42,806 | 41,770 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DIVIDEND YIELD [1]
|
2.9 | % | 2.4 | % | 2.4 | % | 2.8 | % | 2.5 | % | 2.7 | % | 3.3 | % | 3.6 | % | 2.9 | % | 2.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE [2]
|
$ | 1.62 | $ | 1.46 | $ | 1.32 | $ | 1.18 | $ | 1.06 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 0.86 | $ | 0.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||
PRICE / EARNINGS RATIO [1]
|
18.76 | 20.33 | 17.81 | 14.67 | 17.34 | 16.01 | 14.63 | 18.01 | 15.11 | 18.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RETURN ON EQUITY - TOTAL COMPANY [2]
|
8.9 | % | 9.7 | % | 10.6 | % | 10.4 | % | 9.3 | % | 9.1 | % | 8.1 | % | 6.0 | % | 8.8 | % | 10.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
RETURN ON EQUITY - GAS SEGMENT ONLY [2]
|
7.6 | % | 8.5 | % | 9.6 | % | 9.6 | % | 8.0 | % | 8.5 | % | 7.8 | % | 5.6 | % | 8.1 | % | 9.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
BOOK VALUE PER SHARE [1]
|
$ | 33.65 | $ | 32.03 | $ | 30.51 | $ | 28.39 | $ | 26.68 | $ | 25.60 | $ | 24.44 | $ | 23.48 | $ | 22.98 | $ | 21.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
GAS OPERATIONS SEGMENT
|
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HEATING DEGREE DAY COMPARISON
|
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual
|
1,512 | 1,416 | 1,918 | 1,740 | 2,002 | 1,998 | 1,824 | 1,902 | 1,850 | 1,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ten-year average
|
1,792 | 1,816 | 1,876 | 1,866 | 1,888 | 1,876 | 1,882 | 1,893 | 1,936 | 1,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NUMBER OF GAS SEGMENT EMPLOYEES [1]
|
2,219 | 2,196 | 2,220 | 2,245 | 2,298 | 2,349 | 2,423 | 2,447 | 2,538 | 2,525 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUSTOMERS / EMPLOYEE [1]
|
881 | 879 | 858 | 836 | 809 | 782 | 753 | 743 | 714 | 706 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE EXPENSE / CUSTOMER [2]
|
$ | 204 | $ | 202 | $ | 206 | $ | 200 | $ | 196 | $ | 196 | $ | 194 | $ | 188 | $ | 186 | $ | 185 | ||||||||||||||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COST OF GAS (per therm) [2]
|
$ | 0.44 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.79 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES (in thousands) [2]
|
$ | 438,289 | $ | 350,025 | $ | 314,578 | $ | 308,951 | $ | 305,542 | $ | 188,379 | $ | 212,919 | $ | 279,254 | $ | 312,412 | $ | 305,914 | ||||||||||||||||||||
[1] At December 31,
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[2] For the year ended December 31,
|
GAS OPERATIONS SEGMENT
|
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Transportation Volumes and Operating Margin
|
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DEKATHERMS
|
OPERATING
|
DEKATHERMS
|
OPERATING
|
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DIVISION/CUSTOMER TYPE
|
TRANSPORTED
|
MARGIN
|
TRANSPORTED
|
MARGIN
|
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Twelve Months Ended 12-31-15
|
Twelve Months Ended 12-31-14
|
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Southern Nevada
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial
|
9,243,286 | $ | 8,547,515 | 8,915,272 | $ | 8,647,745 | ||||||||||||||
Industrial
|
4,877,250 | 3,458,453 | 4,526,123 | 3,167,429 | ||||||||||||||||
Power Generation
|
50,309,524 | 14,810,785 | 39,733,611 | 13,785,449 | ||||||||||||||||
Southern Nevada Totals
|
64,430,060 | $ | 26,816,753 | 53,175,006 | $ | 25,600,623 | ||||||||||||||
Northern Nevada (1)
|
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Commercial
|
1,652,217 | $ | 950,113 | 1,414,962 | $ | 779,760 | ||||||||||||||
Industrial
|
6,470,845 | 1,865,591 | 6,518,169 | 1,759,512 | ||||||||||||||||
Power Generation
|
3,859,454 | 2,496,822 | 2,881,356 | 1,819,232 | ||||||||||||||||
Resale
|
9,311,325 | 24,609,914 | 9,703,759 | 23,970,330 | ||||||||||||||||
Northern Nevada Totals
|
21,293,841 | $ | 29,922,440 | 20,518,246 | $ | 28,328,834 | ||||||||||||||
(1) Includes transportation customers of Paiute Pipeline Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Gas Corporation. |
GAS OPERATIONS SEGMENT
|
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Transportation Volumes and Operating Margin
|
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DEKATHERMS
|
OPERATING
|
DEKATHERMS
|
OPERATING
|
|||||||||||||
DIVISION/CUSTOMER TYPE
|
TRANSPORTED
|
MARGIN
|
TRANSPORTED
|
MARGIN
|
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Twelve Months Ended 12-31-15
|
Twelve Months Ended 12-31-14
|
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Southern Arizona
|
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Commercial
|
1,038,182 | $ | 3,013,539 | 979,524 | $ | 2,830,493 | ||||||||||
Industrial
|
1,867,048 | 1,247,404 | 1,627,938 | 1,508,195 | ||||||||||||
Power Generation
|
1,641,668 | 3,389,808 | 1,531,908 | 3,298,010 | ||||||||||||
Irrigation
|
900,846 | 2,649,594 | 958,955 | 2,416,811 | ||||||||||||
Southern Arizona Totals
|
5,447,744 | $ | 10,300,345 | 5,098,325 | $ | 10,053,509 | ||||||||||
Central Arizona
|
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Commercial
|
4,015,282 | $ | 10,188,893 | 3,761,712 | $ | 9,754,824 | ||||||||||
Industrial
|
4,058,930 | 9,812,982 | 3,760,460 | 8,861,325 | ||||||||||||
Power Generation
|
671,326 | 1,161,296 | 783,277 | 1,327,156 | ||||||||||||
Irrigation
|
2,503,783 | 4,069,054 | 2,542,795 | 4,017,509 | ||||||||||||
Central Arizona Totals
|
11,249,321 | $ | 25,232,225 | 10,848,244 | $ | 23,960,814 |
GAS OPERATIONS SEGMENT
|
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Transportation Volumes and Operating Margin
|
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DEKATHERMS
|
OPERATING
|
DEKATHERMS
|
OPERATING
|
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DIVISION/CUSTOMER TYPE
|
TRANSPORTED
|
MARGIN
|
TRANSPORTED
|
MARGIN
|
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Twelve Months Ended 12-31-15
|
Twelve Months Ended 12-31-14
|
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Southern California
|
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Commercial
|
466,943 | $ | 707,751 | 461,257 | $ | 639,872 | ||||||||||||||
Industrial
|
152,915 | 224,836 | 158,448 | 215,398 | ||||||||||||||||
Power Generation
|
529,916 | 638,132 | 409,604 | 509,101 | ||||||||||||||||
Southern California Totals
|
1,149,774 | $ | 1,570,719 | 1,029,309 | $ | 1,364,371 | ||||||||||||||
Total Company (1)
|
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Commercial
|
16,415,910 | $ | 23,407,811 | 15,532,727 | $ | 22,652,694 | ||||||||||||||
Industrial
|
17,426,988 | 16,609,266 | 16,591,138 | 15,511,859 | ||||||||||||||||
Power Generation
|
57,011,888 | 22,496,843 | 45,339,756 | 20,738,948 | ||||||||||||||||
Resale
|
9,311,325 | 24,609,914 | 9,703,759 | 23,970,330 | ||||||||||||||||
Irrigation
|
3,404,629 | 6,718,648 | 3,501,750 | 6,434,320 | ||||||||||||||||
TOTAL COMPANY
|
103,570,740 | $ | 93,842,482 | 90,669,130 | $ | 89,308,151 | ||||||||||||||
(1) Includes transportation customers of Paiute Pipeline Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Gas Corporation.
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