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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value measurements and disclosures require the use of valuation techniques to measure fair value that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized as follows:

•Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or market corroborated inputs.

•Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which require us to develop our own assumptions about how market participants price the asset or liability.

The valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

•Market approach—Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

•Income approach—Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations about those future amounts.

•Cost approach—Based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).

The following tables set forth our financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.


	Fair Value as of		Fair Value Measurements Using Fair Value Hierarchy as of
	June 30, 2020		June 30, 2020
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Valuation Technique
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	50,870	$	50,870	$	—	$	—	Market
Restricted cash	49,178		49,178		—		—		Market

Total assets	$	100,048	$	100,048	$	—	$	—





	Fair Value as of		Fair Value Measurements Using Fair Value Hierarchy as of
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2019
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Valuation Technique
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	226,512	$	226,512	$	—	$	—	Market
Restricted cash	16,005		16,005		—		—		Market
Derivative assets	181		—		—		181		Income
Total	$	242,698	$	242,517	$	—	$	181

Our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash consist largely of demand deposit accounts with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased that are considered to be highly liquid. These instruments are valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical instruments and are therefore classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of our commodity derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 measurements are estimated by applying the income approach, which is based on discounted projected future cash flows. The valuation of our electricity derivatives within our equity method investment in Long Ridge is based on management’s best estimate of certain key assumptions, which include extrapolated power forward curves for periods with unobservable market pricing, credit valuation adjustments utilizing estimated cash flows, estimated price volatility and probability of default, and the discount rate. The valuation of our commodity derivatives is based on management’s best estimate of certain key assumptions, which include an estimated differential factor for varying quality of commodity and the discount rate.

Except as discussed below, our financial instruments other than cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash consist principally of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, loans payable, bonds payable, security deposits, maintenance deposits and management fees payable, whose fair values approximate their carrying values based on an evaluation of pricing data, vendor quotes, and historical trading activity or due to their short maturity profiles.

The fair value of our bonds and notes payable reported as debt, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are presented in the table below:


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Series 2012 Bonds ⁽¹⁾	$	—	$	41,450
Series 2016 Bonds ⁽¹⁾	—		145,143
Series A 2020 Bonds ⁽²⁾	177,964		—
Series B 2020 Bonds ⁽²⁾	78,756		—
Senior Notes due 2022	674,324		731,451
Senior Notes due 2025	407,462		475,884

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⁽¹⁾ These bonds were defeased as part of the Jefferson Refinancing. See Note 9 for additional details.

⁽²⁾ Fair value is based upon market prices for similar municipal securities.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair values of our notes and bonds fluctuated significantly during the first half of 2020 and may continue to fluctuate based on market conditions and other factors.

The fair value of all other items reported as debt, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet approximate their carrying values due to their bearing market rates of interest and are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

We measure the fair value of certain assets and liabilities on a non-recurring basis when GAAP requires the application of fair value, including events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying amounts of assets may not be recoverable. Assets subject to these measurements include goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and leasing equipment. We record such assets at fair value when it is determined the carrying value may not be recoverable. Fair value measurements for assets subject to impairment tests are based on an income approach which uses Level 3 inputs, which include our assumptions as to future cash flows from operation of the underlying businesses and the leasing and eventual sale of assets.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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