EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESENTATION SLIDES Presentation slides
Soleil Securities Diversified Utility and Energy Conference
Chaka Patterson, VP and Treasurer
April 1, 2010
Exhibit 99.1


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Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking
statements include those discussed herein as well as those discussed in (1) Exelon’s 2009
Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18; and (2) other factors discussed in
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Exelon Corporation,
Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company and Exelon Generation
Company, LLC (Companies). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this presentation. None of
the Companies undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-
looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation.


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Key Messages
Continued strong operations across geographically diverse
nuclear fleet
ComEd regulatory recovery plan producing improvement in
earned returns
Successfully refinanced ComEd ~$1 billion credit facility with
strong bank representation and fair pricing
Filing of PECO electric and gas rate cases on March 31 paves
way for continued strong financial performance
Preview of key 2010 events for remainder of the year
Solid platform to pursue value-enhancing growth opportunities
Continuing to manage the elements of our business we can control, while being
strategic, thoughtful and disciplined about the elements we cannot control


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2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Industry (w/o Exelon)
Exelon
Note:  Exelon data includes Salem.  2009 average includes 23 days of TMI
outage that extended into 2010 reflecting steam generator replacement.
Exelon Generation Consistently
Delivers Top-Tier Results
Nuclear Reliability
30 Longest Continuous U.S. Runs
Exelon Generation has ability to replicate best practices on a large scale
Source: Platts News Flashes and Company Press Releases, 11/3/09
Refueling Outage Duration
93.6%
capacity
factor
the
7
consecutive
year exceeding 93%
Clinton and Quad Cities 1 units established
new continuous run records of 596 and 594
days, respectively
TMI 1 unit set a new PWR world record for a
705-day continuous run
Equipment upgrades and power uprates
added 70 MW of nuclear capacity
2009 Nuclear Fleet Achievements
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200
400
600
800
Byron 1
Limerick 2
Byron 2
Braidwood 2
Quad Cities 1
Clinton 
Three Mile Island 1
Three Mile Island 1
Three Mile Island 1
LaSalle 1
Three Mile Island 1
Three Mile Island 1
Peach Bottom-3
Peach Bottom-3
LaSalle 2
LaSalle 1
(Days)
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Exelon Generation PJM Capacity Offers
Regional Diversity
2013/2014 Capacity by Region
(1)
Exelon Generation expects modest upside in upcoming RPM auction
(1)  All generation values are approximate and not inclusive of wholesale transactions.
Notes: All capacity values are in installed capacity terms (summer ratings) located in the areas. Eddystone 2 to retire 12/31/13.
MAAC = Mid-Atlantic Area Council; EMAAC = Eastern MAAC; the MAAC area encompasses EMAAC.
10,300 MW
9,000 MW
1,500 MW
RTO
EMAAC
MAAC
7%
50%
43%
PJM 2013/14 RPM Auction Results Expected in May
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2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
RTO
EMAAC


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6.1
6.9
2.0
2.0
7.3
6.4
2.0
2.2
Transmission
Distribution
ComEd Building Strength
Producing Results with
Regulatory Recovery Plan
~46%
~47%
8.5%
46.4%
Earned ROE
Equity
(1)
5.5%
45.4%
$8.1
$8.4
$9.4
2008
2009
2011
(Illustrative)
(2)
Average Annual Rate Base
($ in billions)
(1)
Equity based on definition provided in most recent Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) distribution rate case order (book equity less goodwill).
(2)
Provided solely to illustrate possible future outcomes that are based on a number of different assumptions, including an ROE target, all of which are subject to
uncertainties and should not be relied upon as a forecast of future results.
Note: Amounts may not add due to rounding.
2010E
$8.9
ComEd executing on regulatory recovery plan resulting in healthy
increases in earned ROE
>10%
>10%
Significant improvement in earned ROE, from
5.5% in 2008 to 8.5% in 2009, targeting at least
10% in 2010
Continued strong operational performance
Anticipate electric distribution rate filing in 2Q
2010
Benefiting from regular transmission updates
through a formula rate plan
Illinois Power Agency’s 2010 procurement plan
event scheduled to take place in April-May 2010
Uncollectibles expense rider tariff approved by
ICC in February 2010
Smart Meter pilot program and rider approved
by ICC and underway
Standard & Poor’s raised credit ratings in
3Q09 and Fitch in 1Q10


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ComEd Credit Facility
One of the largest utility bank refinancings launched to-date in 2010,
with strong participation and new benchmark pricing
Successfully
closed
refinancing
of
$1B
revolving
credit
facility
on
March 25
3-year unsecured facility; initial term to expire 3/25/13
Use for general corporate purposes and letters of credit
Replaces previous $952M facility that was due to expire on 2/16/11
Moved the bar on market pricing
Undrawn fee of 0.375%; fully drawn fee of 2.25%
Refinancing
deals
for
similar
rated
utilities
launched
late
last
year
priced approximately 0.50-0.75% higher (drawn fee)
Reflects strong relationships with large, diverse bank group
22 banks in facility –
none
with exposure of more than 6%
Syndication 1.6x oversubscribed
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PECO –
Electric & Gas Distribution
Rate Case Filings
On March 31, PECO filed electric and gas distribution rate cases
First electric distribution rate case since 1989
Act 129 energy efficiency and smart meter costs recovered separately through rider
Last gas delivery rate case in 2008
53.18%
53.18%
Common Equity Ratio
R-2010-216-1592
R-2010-216-1575
Docket #
2010
(1)
2010
(1)
Test Year
ROE: 11.75%
ROR: 8.95%
ROE: 11.75%
ROR: 8.95%
Requested Returns
$1,100 million
$3,236 million
Rate Base
6.94%
(2)
$316 million
Electric
$44 million
Revenue
Requirement Increase
5.28%
2011 Proposed Distribution Price
Increase as % of Overall Customer Bill
Gas
Rate Case Request
PECO executing its post-transition regulatory plan to secure fair and
reasonable returns on its distribution investment
(1) With pro forma adjustments.
(2) Excluding
Alternative
Energy
Portfolio
Standards
and
default
service
surcharge.
Note: Electric and gas rate case filings available on PAPUC website or www.peco.com/know.


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PECO –
Timeline for Rate Cases
Filed: March 31, 2010
Opposing Parties’
Testimony: June 2010
Rebuttal Testimony: July 2010
Hearings: August 2010
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Orders: October 2010
Final Orders Expected: December 2010
New Rates Effective: January 1, 2011
Note:
Dates
are
based
on
typical
approach
to
rate
cases
but
the
Pennsylvania
Public
Utility
Commission
(PAPUC)
will
set
the actual schedule.  Expect schedule to be set at pre-hearing with ALJ around mid-May.
The PAPUC has a nine-month process for litigation of the
rate case filings


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2010 Events of Interest
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
RPM Auction (May)
Uncollectibles rider
tariff (2/2)
Illinois Power Agency
supply procurement RFP
(April, results in May)
Illinois Primaries
(2/2)
Pennsylvania
Primaries (5/18)
Electric and gas
distribution rate
case filings (3/31)
Procurement RFP
(May, results in June)
Procurement RFP
(Sep., results in Oct.)
Electric distribution
rate case filing (Q2)
Illinois Elections
(11/2)
Pennsylvania
Elections (11/2)