EX-99.3 4 a2022annual-993mda.htm EX-99.3 Document

Exhibit 99.3
Management Discussion and Analysis
Contents
About Fortis1Cash Flow Requirements17
Performance at a Glance3Cash Flow Summary18
The Industry6Contractual Obligations20
Focus on Sustainability7Capital Structure and Credit Ratings21
Operating Results9Capital Plan21
Business Unit Performance10Business Risks25
ITC10Accounting Matters32
UNS Energy11Financial Instruments35
Central Hudson11Long-Term Debt and Other35
FortisBC Energy12Derivatives35
FortisAlberta12Selected Annual Financial Information37
FortisBC Electric13Fourth Quarter Results38
Other Electric13Summary of Quarterly Results39
Energy Infrastructure13Related-Party and Inter-Company Transactions40
Corporate and Other14Management's Evaluation of Controls and Procedures41
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures14Outlook41
Regulatory Highlights15Forward-Looking Information42
Financial Position16Glossary43
Liquidity and Capital Resources17Annual Consolidated Financial StatementsF-1

Dated February 9, 2023

This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations. It should be read in conjunction with the 2022 Annual Financial Statements and is subject to the cautionary statement and disclaimer provided under "Forward-Looking Information" on page 42. Further information about Fortis, including its Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR, can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedar.com, or www.sec.gov.

Financial information herein has been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP (except for indicated Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures) and, unless otherwise specified, is presented in Canadian dollars based, as applicable, on the following U.S. dollar-to-Canadian dollar exchange rates: (i) average of 1.30 and 1.25 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively; (ii) 1.36 and 1.26 as at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively; (iii) average of 1.36 and 1.26 for the quarters ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively; and (iv) 1.30 for all forecast periods. Certain terms used in this MD&A are defined in the "Glossary" on page 43.


ABOUT FORTIS

Fortis (TSX/NYSE: FTS) is a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, with revenue of $11 billion in 2022 and total assets of $64 billion as at December 31, 2022.

Regulated utilities account for 99% of the Corporation's assets with the remainder primarily attributable to non-regulated energy infrastructure. The Corporation's 9,200 employees serve 3.4 million utility customers in five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states and three Caribbean countries. As at December 31, 2022, 67% of the Corporation's assets were located outside Canada and 59% of 2022 revenue was derived from foreign operations.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
TOTAL ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 2022
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Fortis is principally an energy delivery company, with 93% of its assets related to transmission and distribution. The business is characterized by low-risk, stable and predictable earnings and cash flows. Earnings, EPS and TSR are the primary measures of financial performance.

Fortis' regulated utility businesses are: ITC (electric transmission - Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, and assets under construction in Wisconsin); UNS Energy (integrated electric and natural gas distribution - Arizona); Central Hudson (electric transmission and distribution, and natural gas distribution - New York State); FortisBC Energy (natural gas transmission and distribution - British Columbia); FortisAlberta (electric distribution - Alberta); FortisBC Electric (integrated electric - British Columbia); Newfoundland Power (integrated electric - Newfoundland and Labrador); Maritime Electric (integrated electric - Prince Edward Island); FortisOntario (integrated electric - Ontario); Caribbean Utilities (integrated electric - Grand Cayman); and FortisTCI (integrated electric - Turks and Caicos Islands). Fortis also holds equity investments in the Wataynikaneyap Partnership (electric transmission - Ontario) and Belize Electricity (integrated electric - Belize).

Non-regulated energy infrastructure consists of Fortis Belize (three hydroelectric generation facilities - Belize) and Aitken Creek (natural gas storage facility - British Columbia).

Fortis has a unique operating model with a small corporate office in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and business units that operate on a substantially autonomous basis. Each utility has its own management team and board of directors, with most having a majority of independent board members, which provides effective oversight within the broad parameters of Fortis policies and best practices. Subsidiary autonomy supports constructive relationships with regulators, policy makers, customers and communities. Fortis believes this model enhances accountability, opportunity and performance across the Corporation's businesses, and positions Fortis well for future investment opportunities.

Fortis strives to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective energy service to customers while focusing on sustainability policies and practices. The Corporation has established delivering a cleaner energy future as its core purpose. In addition, management is focused on delivering long-term profitable growth for shareholders through the execution of its Capital Plan and the pursuit of investment opportunities within and proximate to its service territories.

Additional information about the Corporation's business and reporting units is provided in Note 1 in the 2022 Annual Financial Statements.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE
Key Financial Metrics
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Common Equity Earnings
Actual1,330 1,231 99 
Adjusted (1)
1,329 1,219 110 
Basic EPS ($)
Actual2.78 2.61 0.17 
Adjusted (1)
2.78 2.59 0.19 
Dividends
Paid per common share ($)
2.17 2.05 0.12 
Actual Payout Ratio (%)
78.1 78.5 (0.4)
Adjusted Payout Ratio (%) (1)
78.1 79.2 (1.1)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (# millions)
478.6 470.9 7.7 
Operating Cash Flow
3,074 2,907 167 
Capital Expenditures (1)
4,034 3,564 470 
(1)See "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14

Earnings and EPS
The Corporation reported Common Equity Earnings of $1.3 billion in 2022, or $2.78 per common share, compared to $1.2 billion, or $2.61 per common share in 2021. Our businesses performed well in 2022, delivering approximately 7% annual EPS growth. The increase was primarily driven by Rate Base growth across our utilities. The increase in earnings was also due to: (i) higher retail and wholesale electricity sales, as well as transmission revenue in Arizona; (ii) higher margins on gas sold and the mark-to-market accounting of natural gas derivatives at Aitken Creek; and (iii) the impact of new customer rates at Central Hudson. The translation of U.S. dollar-denominated subsidiary earnings at the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate and lower stock based compensation costs also contributed to results, with these impacts exceeding the related losses on derivatives associated with hedging activities.

Growth in earnings was tempered by certain discrete items at ITC including: (i) costs associated with the suspension of the Lake Erie Connector project; (ii) the revaluation of deferred income tax assets due to a reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of Iowa; and (iii) a favourable adjustment recognized in 2021 related to interest rate swaps. Losses on investments that support retirement benefits at UNS Energy and ITC, higher operating costs at Central Hudson related to the implementation of a new CIS, and higher corporate costs also tempered results.

In addition to the above-noted items impacting earnings, the change in EPS reflected an increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, largely associated with the Corporation's DRIP.


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Management Discussion and Analysis
Year over year, Adjusted Common Equity Earnings and Adjusted Basic EPS increased by $110 million and $0.19, respectively. Refer to "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14 for a reconciliation of these measures. The changes in Adjusted Basic EPS are illustrated in the chart below.
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(1)    Reflects Rate Base growth and lower non-recoverable stock-based compensation costs, partially offset by a favourable adjustment related to interest rate swaps in 2021, losses on investments that support retirement benefits and higher holding company finance costs
(2)    Includes FortisBC Energy, FortisAlberta and FortisBC Electric. Primarily reflects Rate Base growth, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses and a higher effective income tax rate at FortisAlberta
(3)    Includes UNS Energy and Central Hudson. Reflects higher earnings at UNS Energy, due to higher retail and wholesale electricity sales, as well as transmission revenue, partially offset by higher costs associated with Rate Base growth not yet reflected in customer rates, higher operating expenses, and losses on certain investments that support retirement benefits. Also reflects higher earnings at Central Hudson, driven by new customer rates due to the conclusion of the general rate application in 2021, and the impact of unfavourable regulatory deferrals recorded in 2021, partially offset by higher operating expenses associated with the implementation of a new CIS and non-recoverable finance costs
(4)    Includes higher margins on gas sold at Aitken Creek, reflecting market conditions, and higher hydroelectric production in Belize associated with rainfall levels
(5)    Primarily reflects Rate Base growth and higher electricity sales
(6)    Average foreign exchange rate of 1.30 in 2022 compared to 1.25 in 2021
(7)    Primarily reflects market conditions, including losses on total return swaps and foreign exchange contracts and higher finance costs, as well as lower income tax recovery
(8)    Weighted average shares of 478.6 million in 2022 compared to 470.9 million in 2021

Dividends
Fortis paid a dividend of $0.565 per common share in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 5.6% from $0.535 paid in each of the previous four quarters. This marked the Corporation's 49th consecutive year of dividend increases. The Actual Payout Ratio was 78% in 2022 and an average of 68% over the five-year period of 2018 through 2022.

Fortis is targeting annual dividend growth of approximately 4-6% through 2027. See "Outlook" on page 41.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Growth in dividends and changes in the market price of the Corporation's common shares have yielded the following TSR.

TSR (1) (%)
1-Year5-Year10-Year20-Year
Fortis(7.9)7.2 8.7 11.3 
(1)Annualized TSR per Bloomberg, as at December 31, 2022

Operating Cash Flow
The $167 million increase in Operating Cash Flow was due to: (i) higher cash earnings, reflecting Rate Base growth and higher retail and long-term wholesale electricity sales, as well as transmission revenue, in Arizona; (ii) collateral deposits received at UNS Energy related to derivative energy contracts; (iii) proceeds received at ITC upon the settlement of interest rate swaps; and (iv) the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate. The timing of flow-through of costs in customer rates also favourably impacted Operating Cash Flow. The increase was partially offset by higher gas inventory levels in British Columbia, as well as storm restoration costs incurred in 2022, to be recovered in future customer rates, and higher accounts receivable at Central Hudson.

Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures were $4.0 billion, consistent with the 2022 Capital Plan and $0.5 billion higher than 2021. The increase over 2021 was primarily due to continued investment in various smaller transmission and distribution projects at the Corporation's regulated utilities, as well as the impact of the higher average foreign exchange rate.

The Corporation's 2023-2027 Capital Plan of $22.3 billion is the largest in the Corporation’s history and is $2.3 billion higher than the previous five-year plan. The increase is driven by organic growth, largely reflecting regional transmission projects associated with the MISO LRTP at ITC, additional cleaner energy investments in Arizona to support TEP's planned exit from coal by 2032, and enhancements to distribution infrastructure reliability and capacity, as well as investments to support customer growth, across the Corporation's regulated utilities. Approximately $500 million of the increase is driven by a higher assumed U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate over the five-year period. See "Capital Plan" on page 21 for further information.

Funding of the Capital Plan is expected to be primarily through Operating Cash Flow, debt issued at the regulated utilities and common equity from the Corporation's DRIP.

The five-year Capital Plan is expected to increase midyear Rate Base from $34.1 billion in 2022 to $46.1 billion by 2027, representing a five-year CAGR of 6.2%.

Capital Expenditures and Capital Plan reflect Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14 and "Capital Plan" on page 21.
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Beyond the five-year Capital Plan, additional opportunities to expand and extend growth include: further expansion of the electric transmission grid in the U.S. to facilitate the interconnection of cleaner energy, including infrastructure investments associated with the IRA and the MISO LRTP; climate adaptation and grid resiliency investments; renewable gas solutions and LNG infrastructure in British Columbia; and the acceleration of cleaner energy infrastructure investments across our jurisdictions.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
THE INDUSTRY

The North American energy industry’s transformation is accelerating rapidly, driven by the impacts of climate change, as well as the need for a cleaner energy future and innovation. There is a growing need for the development of cleaner energy sources and the deployment of energy conservation measures to preserve the planet for future generations. The goal of carbon emissions reduction, and associated advancements in technology, have attracted interest from investors and customers. Electric transmission is seen as a critical enabler of large-scale renewable generation. Natural gas also continues to be an important part of the energy mix, as supplemental generation to the intermittent nature of renewables, and as a cost-effective heating source. Longer term, advancements in the use of hydrogen and RNG will further contribute to carbon reduction. Each of these factors, as well as the increasing affordability of cleaner energy, is driving significant investment opportunity in the utility sector.

Energy policies at the federal, state, and provincial levels reflect the rising focus on climate change, with clean energy and carbon reduction goals and initiatives at the forefront. In the U.S., the IRA has been passed into law and includes, among other items, incentives and clean energy tax credits encouraging investments in clean energy, energy storage, electric vehicles and manufacturing, all to support a targeted 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. With states and provinces also setting ambitious carbon reduction targets, the regulatory and compliance environment continues to evolve and become increasingly complex. These changes are creating opportunities to expand investment in new, renewable generation sources, as well as transmission infrastructure to connect renewable energy sources to the grid. In addition to growth of renewable generation, investment opportunities in energy storage technology are also being created. The electrification of the transportation sector is gaining momentum and represents a significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions while increasing the output and efficiency of the grid. The Corporation's utilities are well positioned and actively involved in pursuing these opportunities which will drive significant investment.

New technology is stimulating change across all of the Corporation's service territories. Energy delivery systems are becoming more intelligent, with upgraded advanced meters, additional grid automation, high-speed private communications networks, and more capable operational technology, providing utilities with detailed usage data and predictive maintenance information to improve cost efficiency and safety. Energy management capabilities are expanding through emerging storage and demand response systems, and customers have options to manage energy usage and access to more affordable distributed generation. Grid resilience is growing in importance with the increasing frequency and intensity of weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods and storms. With electricity expected to represent a larger portion of society's energy mix, investments in grid hardening and resiliency are necessary to improve the grid’s ability to withstand and recover from these climate events.

Fortis' culture of innovation underlies a continuous drive to find a better way to safely, reliably and affordably deliver the energy and services that customers need, and the choice and control they increasingly seek. Fortis is a partner in the Energy Impact Partners utility coalition, which is a strategic private equity fund that invests in emerging technologies, products, services and business models that are transforming the industry. The Corporation is also involved in the Low Carbon Resources Initiative, a collaboration between EPRI and GTI Energy, along with major North American utilities, to develop and demonstrate the low- and zero-carbon energy technologies needed to enable pathways to economy-wide decarbonization. In 2022, Fortis also joined EPRI’s Climate READi, an initiative involving major North American utilities, regulators, policy makers, and other stakeholders focused on developing an industry-wide best practice framework for managing physical climate risk.

Meaningful customer engagement is important for utilities as customer expectations change. Customers want to make informed energy choices and become active participants in the delivery of their energy services. They also expect personalized service, customized self-service offerings and more real-time, digital communication. Fortis' utilities are enhancing customer information systems and digital technologies to improve customer service.

On the security front, with the advent of new and increasing cyber threats to our information and operational technology systems, increased focus and investment on protection and response to these cyber events is an ongoing priority. Upgrades to the physical security environment is also required to keep pace with evolving challenges. All these technological advancements and challenges offer strategic investment opportunities for improving and expanding customer service and enhancing security.

The Corporation's culture and decentralized structure support the efforts required to meet changing customer expectations. Each of our utilities work constructively with regulators and all stakeholders on policy, energy and service solutions, and are an integral partner in all the communities they serve. Fortis is committed to be an industry leader in the clean energy transition.


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Management Discussion and Analysis
FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Fortis is dedicated to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner in the interests of all of its stakeholders. Fortis believes that focusing on the responsible and sustainable management of its businesses is good for employees, customers, communities and the planet, but also, importantly, shareholders. Oversight and accountability for sustainability are established at the most senior levels of the Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. At Fortis, the Board has overall responsibility for sustainability. However, primary oversight of the issues, policies and practices pertaining to sustainability has been delegated to the governance and sustainability committee of the Board, reflecting sustainability’s important role in the Corporation’s strategy and management of risk.

Key aspects of Fortis' sustainability program and practices are outlined below.

Climate Change and Environmental Matters
Fortis is primarily an energy delivery company with 93% of its assets related to transmission and distribution. The focus for Fortis is the delivery of cleaner energy to its customers and this limits the impact of the Corporation’s utilities on the environment when compared to more generation-intensive businesses. Fortis has a relatively small amount of fossil-fuel generation in its portfolio and has a plan to transition to more renewable sources of energy for its customers.

The Corporation's direct GHG emissions come primarily from its generation assets, which largely consist of fossil fuel-based generation at TEP, representing 4% of the Corporation's total assets. Fortis continues to build on its low emissions profile, and in May 2022, set a 2050 net-zero direct GHG emissions target. This goal is in addition to the Corporation’s interim targets to reduce GHG emissions 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2035 from a 2019 base year. Fortis expects to achieve both interim targets without the use of carbon offsets, primarily through delivering on TEP's plan to reduce carbon emissions, as well as clean energy initiatives across the Corporation's other utilities.

Consistent with our interim targets and pathway to net-zero, in June 2022, TEP retired 170-MW of coal-fired generation through the planned closure of San Juan. Fortis has made significant progress on its emissions reduction targets. Through 2022, the Corporation’s Scope 1 emissions were 28% lower compared to 2019 levels, equivalent to taking approximately 760,000 vehicles off the road in one year.

Beyond 2035, most of the Corporation's Scope 1 emissions are expected to relate to natural gas generation at TEP. To reach net-zero by 2050, TEP will focus on developing and adopting new technologies, improving the efficiency of natural gas units, utilizing lower-carbon fuels and preparing its generating units for future hydrogen injection. Reliability and affordability will remain key priorities as Fortis works to meet its emissions reduction targets.

The Corporation made progress on its commitment as a TCFD supporter in March 2022, with the release of its first TCFD and Climate Assessment Report, which included an analysis of four climate-related scenarios and associated risks and opportunities. This report provides information on Fortis' strategy and actions to address climate change, physical and transition risks, and business opportunities including investments in resilient and adaptable infrastructure. In July 2022, Fortis released its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress on a number of sustainability priorities, including adding more renewable energy, reducing GHG emissions and improving diversity. The report also provided enhanced information on the Corporation's sustainability strategy, significantly expanded the scope of key performance indicators, and was fully aligned with applicable Sustainability Accounting Standards Board standards.

In 2022, over $600 million in Capital Expenditures were focused on the delivery of cleaner energy to customers. In the development of the Corporation's five-year Capital Plan, each of the utilities considered the investment required to deliver cleaner energy to customers, strengthen infrastructure, and improve network resiliency to deal with the expected impacts of climate change on utility infrastructure. Fortis' 2023-2027 Capital Plan includes cleaner energy investments of $5.9 billion, with investments focused on connecting renewables to the grid, renewable and storage investments, and cleaner fuel solutions. Additional information can be found in the "Capital Plan" section on page 21. In support of the capital program, during 2022, Fortis amended its unsecured $1.3 billion revolving term committed credit facility agreement to include the establishment of a sustainability-linked loan structure based on the Corporation's achievement of targets related to diversity on the Board and reduction of Scope 1 GHG emissions for 2022 through 2025.

The Corporation's environmental statement sets out its commitment to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, regularly conduct monitoring and audits of environmental management systems, seek feasible, cost-effective opportunities to decrease GHG emissions and increase renewable energy sources. Each operating subsidiary has extensive environmental compliance programs aligned with the ISO 14001 standard, regularly reviews its environmental management systems and protocols, strives for continual performance improvement and sets and reviews its own environmental objectives, targets and programs.

Safety and Reliability
Fortis is an industry leader in safety and reliability, with the Corporation consistently performing above industry averages. Fortis leverages its unique operating model and utility experience to deliver safe and reliable service to its customers and the communities it serves. Senior operational executives from all Fortis utilities meet regularly to share best practices and identify opportunities for collaboration on a range of operational areas including health and safety.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
All contractors are required to share our commitment to conduct work in a safe manner. Contractors must demonstrate a strong safety program with a high level of training centered around risk management. Historical safety performance is a consideration when selecting successful contractors.

Engaging with Stakeholders and Communities
Fortis' utilities work closely with their customers and communities to drive enhancements and improve the overall customer service experience. Customer satisfaction targets are established and customer service surveys are completed regularly focusing on customer satisfaction, reliability and accuracy of billing and metering, contact center services and reliability of energy supply.

Customer affordability is a key priority for Fortis. Historically, Fortis utilities have managed annual increases in controllable operating costs per customer to below inflation. In addition, our utilities work to ensure customers are aware of bill payment options, external government payment assistance programs, as well as home energy efficiency programs and rebates.

Fortis and its utilities work with a number of Indigenous groups, with the goal of developing long-term partnerships and creating economic opportunities. The Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission project is an 1,800 kilometer transmission line that will connect 17 First Nations communities to the Ontario power grid for the first time. These communities currently have inefficient and unreliable access to electricity based on diesel generation, compromising their economic and social well-being and limiting their opportunities for growth. The project is majority-owned by 24 First Nations, while Fortis has a 39% ownership interest and acts as project manager. Additional information can be found in the "Capital Plan" section on page 21.

Fortis and its utilities consistently look for opportunities for growth, innovation and energy efficiency in the communities they serve. Regular community engagement includes donations to local charities, partnerships with educational institutions, and participation on local boards, which enables Fortis and its utilities to serve as meaningful contributors to their local communities. In 2022, the Fortis group of companies contributed $9.7 million to the communities they serve.

Cybersecurity
Fortis' CRMP aims to continually improve information sharing and the culture of security. Fortis has an enterprise-wide CRMP that allows for the identification, measurement, monitoring and management of cybersecurity risks. Further, the Corporation and each of the utilities continually consider investments required in security, in both the corporate and grid environments, during the development of the five-year Capital Plan. Physical and cyber security leaders share best practices in areas such as threat monitoring, protecting customer information and risk management. The group also conducts training exercises to test systems and identify opportunities to improve. Oversight of cybersecurity is the responsibility of Fortis' Vice President, Chief Information Officer as well as the respective boards and executive committees at Fortis and at each utility. The Fortis group of companies have not had any reportable cybersecurity breaches since we began reporting this performance indicator in 2018.

Human Capital Management
Fortis values its 9,200 employees and recognizes that success is dependent on a strong workforce which is safe, supported and empowered. Fortis and its utilities have compensation and benefit programs designed to attract and retain talent. Fortis believes that the foundation for a healthy work environment starts with leadership from the most senior levels of the organization and must be driven by clearly articulated values that are understood and practiced at all levels of the organization.

Fortis has a longstanding corporate-wide talent management strategy that enhances our ability to identify, mentor and develop current executives and employees for more senior positions. The Corporation seeks to continually enhance its talent management strategy. In 2022, it completed the inaugural year of a new leadership training program for high-potential employees across the organization that provides substantive training, mentoring opportunities and exposure to management. This approach supports talent development and ensures there is a pipeline of qualified talent, preparing the Corporation and its utilities for an orderly succession of critical roles.

Our utilities strive to maintain good employee and labour relations and regular communications and collaboration between union and management leaders. Approximately 50% of the employees across our group of companies are represented by a labour union.

Governance & Executive Compensation
The Fortis Code of Conduct is guided by the Corporation's purpose and values and sets out standards for the ethical conduct of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, contractors and representatives. The core principles of the Code of Conduct apply across the organization, with each operating subsidiary adopting its own substantially similar Code. Fortis and its utilities hold regular Code of Conduct employee training and all Fortis employees and Board members annually certify compliance.

The Code of Conduct is supported by other policies that outline the actions and behaviours expected from management and employees, including the Anti-Corruption Policy and Respectful Workplace Policy. All Fortis operating subsidiaries have policies in place that uphold the Corporation's values as contained in these policies and demonstrate their commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and providing safe, respectful work environments.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Fortis and each of its operating subsidiaries have a Speak Up Policy to support and facilitate the anonymous reporting of conduct that may breach the Code of Conduct or other workplace policies.

Achieving Fortis' sustainability objectives is a focus for the Board and forms a component of executive compensation. Sustainability-related performance measures including ESG leadership, carbon reduction, safety and reliability, and diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in the Corporation's executive compensation program.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Corporation's Board and Executive Diversity Policy describes the principles and objectives for diversity among the Board and executive leadership, including a commitment to maintain a Board where at least 40% of independent directors are women. As of December 31, 2022, 54% of Board members were women, 42% of Fortis' executives were women and 73% of Fortis utilities had either a female president or female board chair. The Corporation also committed to have at least two Board members who identify as a visible minority or Indigenous person by 2023, and achieved this objective as of December 31, 2022.

Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority at Fortis. The Corporation adopted an Inclusion and Diversity Commitment that applies to all employees of Fortis and its operating subsidiaries. The commitment is supported by a framework built upon three pillars - talent, culture and community. A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council with diverse, senior level representation from across the Fortis organization guides the inclusion and diversity strategy and its implementation.


OPERATING RESULTS
Variance
($ millions)2022 2021 FXOther
Revenue11,043 9,448 206 1,389 
Energy supply costs3,952 2,951 55 946 
Operating expenses2,683 2,523 61 99 
Depreciation and amortization1,668 1,505 30 133 
Other income, net165 173 (12)
Finance charges1,102 1,003 22 77 
Income tax expense289 234 48 
Net earnings1,514 1,405 35 74 
Net earnings attributable to:
Non-controlling interests120 111 
Preference equity shareholders64 63 — 
Common equity shareholders1,330 1,231 31 68 
Net Earnings1,514 1,405 35 74 

Revenue
The increase in revenue, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to: (i) higher flow-through costs in customer rates, driven by higher commodity prices; (ii) Rate Base growth; and (iii) higher retail and wholesale electricity sales, as well as transmission revenue, at UNS Energy, partially offset by the normal operation of regulatory deferrals at FortisBC Energy.

Energy Supply Costs
The increase in energy supply costs, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to higher commodity costs reflecting increases in pricing and volumes.

Operating Expenses
The increase in operating expenses, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to general inflationary and employee-related cost increases, as well as the implementation of a new CIS at Central Hudson, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation costs.

Depreciation and Amortization
The increase in depreciation and amortization, net of foreign exchange, was due to continued investment in energy infrastructure at the Corporation's regulated utilities, as well as new depreciation rates, recoverable in customer rates, at ITC effective January 1, 2022.

Other Income, Net
The decrease in other income, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to losses on total return swaps and foreign exchange contracts in the Corporate and Other segment, as well as losses on investments that support retirement benefits at UNS Energy and ITC. The decrease was largely offset by an increase in the non-service component of benefit costs.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Finance Charges
The increase in finance charges, net of foreign exchange, was due to higher debt levels to support the Corporation's Capital Plan, as well as higher interest rates impacting variable-rate debt and new debt issuances.

Income Tax Expense
The increase in income tax expense, net of foreign exchange, was driven by: (i) higher earnings before taxes; (ii) the revaluation of deferred income tax assets resulting from a reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of Iowa; and (iii) a lower income tax recovery in the Corporate & Other segment, including a lower benefit associated with filing a consolidated U.S. tax return and the timing of true-ups to the income tax provision to reflect tax filings.

Net Earnings
See "Performance at a Glance - Earnings and EPS" on page 3.


BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE
Common Equity Earnings
Variance
($ millions)2022 2021 
FX (1)
Other
Regulated Utilities
ITC454 426 16 12 
UNS Energy328 292 12 24 
Central Hudson103 93 
FortisBC Energy203 185 — 18 
FortisAlberta151 141 — 10 
FortisBC Electric64 59 — 
Other Electric (2)
134 118 14 
1,437 1,314 33 90 
Non-Regulated
Energy Infrastructure (3)
72 38 — 34 
Corporate and Other (4)
(179)(121)(2)(56)
Common Equity Earnings1,330 1,231 31 68 
(1)The reporting currency of ITC, UNS Energy, Central Hudson, Caribbean Utilities, FortisTCI and Fortis Belize is the U.S. dollar. The reporting currency of Belize Electricity is the Belizean dollar, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar at BZ$2.00=US$1.00. The Corporate and Other segment includes certain transactions denominated in U.S. dollars
(2)Consists of the utility operations in eastern Canada and the Caribbean: Newfoundland Power; Maritime Electric; FortisOntario; Wataynikaneyap Partnership; Caribbean Utilities; FortisTCI; and Belize Electricity
(3)Primarily consists of long-term contracted generation assets in Belize and Aitken Creek in British Columbia
(4)Includes Fortis net corporate expenses and non-regulated holding company expenses

ITCVariance
($ millions)2022 2021 FXOther
Revenue (1)
1,906 1,691 63 152 
Earnings (1)
454 426 16 12 
(1)Revenue represents 100% of ITC. Earnings represent the Corporation's 80.1% controlling ownership interest in ITC and reflect consolidated purchase price accounting adjustments.

Revenue
The increase in revenue, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to higher recoverable depreciation expense, reflecting revised depreciation rates effective January 1, 2022, and Rate Base growth.

Earnings
The increase in earnings, net of foreign exchange, reflected Rate Base growth and lower non-recoverable stock-based compensation costs. Growth in earnings was tempered by certain discrete items including: (i) costs associated with the suspension of the Lake Erie Connector project; (ii) the revaluation of deferred income tax assets resulting from a reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of Iowa; and (iii) a favourable adjustment recognized in 2021 related to interest rate swaps. Losses on certain investments that support retirement benefits and higher holding company finance costs also unfavourably impacted results.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
In July 2022, ITC suspended development activities and commercial negotiations relating to the $1.7 billion Lake Erie Connector project. ITC determined that there was no viable path to conclude certain key commercial negotiations and other requirements within the required timelines, in part due to macroeconomic conditions, including rising inflation, interest rates, and fluctuations in the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate. This project was never included in the Corporation’s five-year Capital Plan.

UNS EnergyVariance
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 FXOther
Retail electricity sales (GWh)
10,658 10,559 — 99 
Wholesale electricity sales (GWh) (1)
5,401 6,283 — (882)
Gas sales (PJ)
16 16 — — 
Revenue
2,758 2,334 93 331 
Earnings
328 292 12 24 
(1)    Primarily short-term wholesale sales

Sales
The increase in retail electricity sales was due primarily to favourable weather as compared to 2021 and customer growth.

The decrease in wholesale electricity sales was driven by lower short-term wholesale electricity sales, partially offset by higher long-term wholesale electricity sales. Revenue from short-term wholesale electricity sales is primarily credited to customers through regulatory deferral mechanisms and, therefore, does not materially impact earnings.

Gas sales were consistent with 2021.

Revenue
The increase in revenue, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to: (i) the recovery of higher fuel and non-fuel costs through the normal operation of regulatory mechanisms; (ii) higher revenue from short-term wholesale electricity sales due to favourable pricing; (iii) higher long-term wholesale electricity sales; (iv) higher retail electricity sales, discussed above; and (v) higher transmission revenue. The increase was partially offset by lower short-term wholesale electricity sales.

Earnings
The increase in earnings, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to higher retail electricity sales, long-term wholesale electricity sales, and transmission revenue. The increase in earnings was partially offset by higher costs associated with Rate Base growth not yet reflected in customer rates, higher operating expenses, and losses on certain investments that support retirement benefits.

Central HudsonVariance
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 FXOther
Electricity sales (GWh)
5,002 5,000 — 
Gas sales (PJ)
25 23 — 
Revenue
1,325 1,000 36 289 
Earnings
103 93 

Sales
Electricity sales were consistent with 2021.

The increase in gas sales was due to higher average consumption by residential, commercial and industrial customers due to colder temperatures.

Changes in electricity and gas sales at Central Hudson are subject to regulatory revenue decoupling mechanisms and, therefore, do not materially impact earnings.

Revenue
The increase in revenue, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to: (i) the flow through of higher energy supply costs driven by commodity prices; and (ii) an increase in gas and electricity delivery rates effective July 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022, reflecting a return on increased Rate Base assets and the recovery of higher operating and finance expenses, associated with the conclusion of Central Hudson's general rate application in 2021.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Earnings
The increase in earnings, net of foreign exchange, was due to new customer rates discussed above, and the impact of unfavourable regulatory deferrals recorded in 2021 associated with reliability performance targets. The increase was partially offset by higher operating expenses associated with the implementation of a new CIS, and higher non-recoverable finance costs.

FortisBC Energy
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Gas sales (PJ)
231 228 
Revenue
2,084 1,715 369 
Earnings
203 185 18 

Sales
The increase in gas sales was due primarily to higher average consumption by residential and commercial customers due to colder temperatures, partially offset by lower average consumption by transportation customers.

Revenue
The increase in revenue was due primarily to a higher cost of natural gas recovered from customers and Rate Base growth, partially offset by the normal operation of regulatory deferrals.

Earnings
The increase in earnings was due primarily to Rate Base growth.

FortisBC Energy earns approximately the same margin regardless of whether a customer contracts for the purchase and delivery of natural gas or only for delivery. Due to regulatory deferral mechanisms, changes in consumption levels and commodity costs do not materially impact earnings.

FortisAlberta
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Electricity deliveries (GWh)
16,923 16,643 280 
Revenue
680 644 36 
Earnings
151 141 10 

Deliveries
The increase in electricity deliveries was due to higher load from industrial customers, higher average consumption by commercial customers, and customer additions. The increase was partially offset by lower average consumption by residential customers due to milder weather in 2022 as compared to 2021.

As approximately 85% of FortisAlberta's revenue is derived from fixed or largely fixed billing determinants, changes in quantities of energy delivered are not entirely correlated with changes in revenue. Revenue is a function of numerous variables, many of which are independent of actual energy deliveries. Significant variations in weather conditions, however, can impact revenue and earnings.

Revenue
The increase in revenue was due to Rate Base growth.

Earnings
The increase in earnings was due to Rate Base growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses and a higher effective income tax rate.


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Management Discussion and Analysis
FortisBC Electric
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Electricity sales (GWh)
3,542 3,460 82 
Revenue
487 468 19 
Earnings
64 59 

Sales
The increase in electricity sales was due primarily to higher average consumption by industrial customers.

Revenue
The increase in revenue was due to higher electricity sales, Rate Base growth, and higher surplus power sales, partially offset by the normal operation of regulatory deferrals.

Earnings
The increase in earnings was due primarily to Rate Base growth.

Due to regulatory deferral mechanisms, changes in consumption levels do not materially impact earnings.

Other ElectricVariance
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 FXOther
Electricity sales (GWh)
9,470 9,266 — 204 
Revenue
1,652 1,498 14 140 
Earnings
134 118 14 

Sales
The increase in electricity sales was due to higher average consumption by residential and commercial customers in Eastern Canada, as well as higher sales in the Caribbean, due to increased tourism-related activities.

Revenue
The increase in revenue, net of foreign exchange, was due to the flow through of higher energy supply costs, higher electricity sales and Rate Base growth, as well as the normal operation of regulatory mechanisms at Newfoundland Power.

Earnings
The increase in earnings, net of foreign exchange, was due primarily to Rate Base growth and higher electricity sales.

Energy Infrastructure
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Electricity sales (GWh)
225 147 78 
Revenue
151 98 53 
Earnings
72 38 34 

Sales
The increase in electricity sales reflected an increase in hydroelectric production in Belize associated with higher rainfall levels.

Revenue and Earnings
Revenue and earnings were favourably impacted by the mark-to-market accounting of natural gas derivatives at Aitken Creek, which resulted in unrealized gains of $20 million in 2022 compared to $12 million in 2021.

Excluding the impact of mark-to-market accounting, revenue and earnings increased by $43 million and $26 million, respectively. The increases were driven by Aitken Creek due to higher margins on gas sold, reflecting market conditions, as well as losses realized on natural gas contracts in 2021, as certain contracts were settled that year in consideration of favourable forward curves. Higher hydroelectric production in Belize also contributed to the increases in revenue and earnings.

Aitken Creek is subject to commodity price risk, as it purchases and holds natural gas in storage to earn a profit margin from its ultimate sale. Aitken Creek mitigates this risk by using derivatives to materially lock in the profit margin that will be realized upon the sale of natural gas. The fair value accounting of these derivatives creates timing differences and the resultant earnings volatility can be significant.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Corporate and OtherVariance
($ millions)2022 2021 FXOther
Net expenses(179)(121)(2)(56)

The increase in net expenses, net of foreign exchange, largely reflected market conditions, including losses on total return swaps and foreign exchange contracts, as well as higher finance costs. A lower income tax recovery also contributed to results. The increase in net expenses was partially offset by a reduction in operating expenses reflecting lower stock-based compensation costs.

Results for the Corporate and Other segment include the impact of hedging activities associated with share-based compensation and foreign exchange, and therefore can fluctuate depending on market conditions. On a consolidated basis, the overall earnings impact was favourable as lower stock based compensation costs and the translation of U.S. dollar-denominated subsidiary earnings at the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate was greater than losses on derivatives associated with hedging activities.


NON-U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted Common Equity Earnings, Adjusted Basic EPS, Adjusted Payout Ratio and Capital Expenditures are Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures and may not be comparable with similar measures used by other entities. They are presented because management and external stakeholders use them in evaluating the Corporation's financial performance and prospects.

Net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders (i.e., Common Equity Earnings) and basic EPS are the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures to Adjusted Common Equity Earnings and Adjusted Basic EPS, respectively. The Actual Payout Ratio calculated using Common Equity Earnings is the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure to the Adjusted Payout Ratio. These adjusted measures reflect the removal of items that management excludes in its key decision-making processes and evaluation of operating results.

Capital Expenditures include additions to property, plant and equipment and additions to intangible assets, as shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows. It also includes Fortis' 39% share of capital spending for the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project, consistent with Fortis' evaluation of operating results and its role as project manager during the construction of this Major Capital Project.

Non-U.S. GAAP Reconciliation
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Adjusted Common Equity Earnings, Adjusted Basic EPS
and Adjusted Payout Ratio
Common Equity Earnings1,330 1,231 99 
Adjusting items:
Unrealized gain on mark-to-market of derivatives (1)
(20)(12)(8)
Lake Erie Connector project suspension costs (2)
10 — 10 
Revaluation of deferred income tax assets (3)
9 — 
Adjusted Common Equity Earnings1,329 1,219 110 
Adjusted Basic EPS (4) ($)
2.78 2.59 0.19 
Adjusted Payout Ratio (5) (%)
78.1 79.2 (1.1)
Capital Expenditures
Additions to property, plant and equipment3,587 3,189 398 
Additions to intangible assets278 197 81 
Adjusting item:
Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project (6)
169 178 (9)
Capital Expenditures4,034 3,564 470 
(1)    Represents timing differences related to the accounting of natural gas derivatives at Aitken Creek, net of income tax expense of $7 million in 2022 (2021 - $5 million), included in the Energy Infrastructure segment
(2)    Represents costs incurred upon the suspension of the Lake Erie Connector project, net of income tax recovery of $4 million, included in the ITC segment
(3)    Represents the revaluation of deferred income tax assets resulting from the reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of Iowa, included in the ITC segment
(4)     Calculated using Adjusted Common Equity Earnings divided by weighted average common shares of 478.6 million in 2022 (2021 - 470.9 million)
(5)    Calculated using dividends paid per common share of $2.17 in 2022 (2021 - $2.05) divided by Adjusted Basic EPS
(6)    Represents Fortis' 39% share of capital spending for the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project, included in the Other Electric segment

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Management Discussion and Analysis
REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS

General
The earnings of the Corporation's regulated utilities are determined under COS regulation, with some using PBR mechanisms.

Under COS regulation, the regulator sets customer rates to permit a reasonable opportunity for the timely recovery of the estimated costs of providing service, including a fair rate of return on a deemed or targeted capital structure applied to an approved Rate Base. PBR mechanisms generally apply a formula that incorporates inflation and assumed productivity improvements for a set term.

The ability to recover prudently incurred costs of providing service and earn the regulator‑approved ROE or ROA may depend on achieving the forecasts established in the rate-setting process. There can be varying degrees of regulatory lag between when costs are incurred and when they are reflected in customer rates.

Transmission operations in the U.S. are regulated federally by FERC. Remaining utility operations in the U.S. and Canada are regulated by state or provincial regulators. Utility operations in the Caribbean are regulated by governmental authorities.

Additional information about regulation and the regulatory matters discussed below is provided in Note 2 in the 2022 Annual Financial Statements. Also refer to "Business Risks - Utility Regulation" on page 25.

Significant Regulatory Developments

ITC
ITC Midwest Capital Structure Complaint: In May 2022, ICAT filed a complaint with FERC under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act requesting that ITC Midwest's common equity component of capital structure be reduced from 60% to 53%. ICAT alleged that ITC Midwest does not meet FERC's three-part test for authorizing the use of the utility's actual capital structure for rate-making purposes. In November 2022, FERC issued an order denying the complaint, and in December 2022, ICAT filed a request for rehearing with FERC. The Corporation continues to believe the complaint is without merit, and as at December 31, 2022, ITC Midwest has not recorded a regulatory liability related to the complaint.

MISO Base ROE: In August 2022, the D.C. Circuit Court issued a decision vacating certain FERC orders that had established the methodology for setting the base ROE for transmission owners operating in the MISO region, including ITC. This matter dates back to complaints filed at FERC in 2013 and 2015 challenging the MISO base ROE then in effect. The court has remanded the matter to FERC for further process, the timing and outcome of which is unknown. Although any potential impact to Fortis is uncertain, every 10-basis point change in ROE at ITC impacts Fortis' annual EPS by approximately $0.01.

Transmission Incentives: In 2021, FERC issued a supplemental NOPR on transmission incentives modifying the proposal in the initial NOPR released by FERC in 2020. The supplemental NOPR proposes to eliminate the 50-basis point RTO ROE incentive adder for RTO members that have been members for longer than three years. The timing and outcome of this proceeding is unknown.

UNS Energy
TEP General Rate Application: In June 2022, TEP filed a general rate application with the ACC requesting new rates effective September 1, 2023 using a December 31, 2021 test year. The application reflects a US$136 million net increase in non-fuel and fuel-related revenue, as well as proposals to eliminate certain adjustor mechanisms, and modify an existing adjustor to provide more timely recovery of clean energy investments. The timing and outcome of this proceeding is unknown.

Central Hudson
CIS Implementation: In December 2022, the PSC released a report into the deployment by Central Hudson of its new CIS. The PSC also issued an Order to Commence Proceeding and Show Cause, which directed Central Hudson to explain why the PSC should not pursue civil or administrative penalties or initiate a proceeding to review the prudence of the CIS implementation costs. Central Hudson was also required to submit a plan to eliminate bi-monthly bill estimates and to evaluate the customer impacts of such a change. Central Hudson's response was filed in January 2023. The timing and outcome of this proceeding is unknown.

FortisBC Energy and FortisBC Electric
GCOC Proceeding: In 2021, the BCUC initiated a proceeding including a review of the common equity component of capital structure and the allowed ROE. FortisBC filed a final argument with the BCUC in December 2022 and the proceeding remains ongoing, with a decision expected in the second quarter of 2023.


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Management Discussion and Analysis
FortisAlberta
2023/2024 GCOC Proceeding: In January 2022, the AUC initiated proceedings to establish the cost of capital parameters for Alberta regulated utilities for 2023 and to consider a formula-based approach to setting the allowed ROE for 2024 and beyond. In March 2022, the AUC issued a decision extending the existing allowed ROE of 8.5% using a 37% equity component of capital structure through 2023. The GCOC proceeding for 2024 and beyond remains ongoing, and a decision is expected in the third quarter of 2023.

2023 COS Application: In July 2022, the AUC issued a decision largely accepting the forecast requested in FortisAlberta's COS application. The associated compliance filing, including the updated 2023 revenue requirement, was approved by the AUC in December 2022.

Third PBR Term: In July 2021, the AUC issued a decision confirming that Alberta distribution utilities will be subject to a third PBR term commencing in 2024 with going-in rates based on the 2023 COS rebasing. The AUC also initiated a new proceeding to consider the design of the third PBR term. FortisAlberta is participating in this proceeding and a decision from the AUC is expected in 2023.

REA Cost Recovery: In 2021, the AUC determined that costs attributable to REAs, approximating $10 million annually, can no longer be recovered from FortisAlberta's rate payers, effective January 1, 2023. FortisAlberta filed an appeal with the Alberta Court of Appeal, asserting that the AUC erred in preventing the company from recovering these costs from its own rate payers to the extent that such costs cannot be recovered directly from REAs. The appeal was heard in December 2022, and a decision from the Court is expected in first quarter of 2023.


FINANCIAL POSITION
Significant Changes between December 31, 2022 and 2021
Balance Sheet AccountVariance
($ millions)FXOtherExplanation
Accounts receivable and other current assets56 772 Due to: (i) the flow through of higher energy supply costs; (ii) an increase in the fair value of energy contracts at UNS Energy; (iii) higher wholesale electricity revenue at UNS Energy; and (iv) slower collections at Central Hudson.
Inventories26 157 Reflects an increase in the cost and amount of natural gas in storage.
Other assets57 201 Reflects an increase in the fair value of energy contracts at UNS Energy and equity contributions associated with the Wataynikaneyap Power project.
Regulatory assets (current and long-term)87 333 Due to: (i) the normal operation of rate stabilization accounts, reflecting the flow through of higher commodity costs; (ii) the deferral of incremental restoration costs associated with significant weather events; (iii) unrealized losses on natural gas derivatives at FortisBC Energy; and (iv) higher energy management costs to be recovered in customer rates. The increase was partially offset by the normal operation of employee future benefit deferrals.
Property, plant and equipment, net1,722 2,125 Due to capital expenditures, partially offset by depreciation.
Intangible assets, net71 134 Largely reflects investment in land rights and computer software at UNS Energy, partially offset by amortization.
Goodwill744  

Accounts payable & other current liabilities90 628 Due to: (i) higher energy supply costs; (ii) an increase in trade accounts payable, reflecting the timing of payments; (iii) higher income taxes payable; and (iv) an decrease in the fair value of natural gas derivatives at FortisBC Energy.
Other liabilities57 (320)Reflects a decrease in employee future benefit liabilities driven by higher discount rates.
Regulatory liabilities (current and long-term)157 536 Reflects unrealized gains on energy contracts at UNS Energy, which are utilized to reduce exposure to changes in energy prices, and the normal operation of rate stabilization accounts and employee future benefit and future cost of removal deferrals.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Significant Changes between December 31, 2022 and 2021
Balance Sheet AccountVariance
($ millions)FXOtherExplanation
Deferred income tax liabilities154 279 Due to higher temporary differences associated with ongoing capital investment.
Long-term debt (including current portion)1,190 1,887 Reflects debt issuances partially offset by debt repayments, and higher borrowings under committed credit facilities, in support of the Corporation's Capital Plan.
Shareholders' equity
983 759 Due primarily to: (i) Common Equity Earnings for 2022, less dividends declared on common shares; and (ii) the issuance of common shares, largely under the DRIP.
Non-controlling interests117 67 Reflects net earnings for 2022, less dividends declared by the Corporation's subsidiaries, attributable to non-controlling interests.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flow Requirements

At the subsidiary level, it is expected that operating expenses and interest costs will be paid from Operating Cash Flow, with varying levels of residual cash flow available for capital expenditures and/or dividend payments to Fortis. Remaining capital expenditures are expected to be financed primarily from borrowings under credit facilities, long-term debt offerings and equity injections from Fortis. Borrowings under credit facilities may be required periodically to support seasonal working capital requirements.

Cash required of Fortis to support subsidiary growth is generally derived from borrowings under the Corporation's committed credit facility, the operation of the DRIP and issuances of common shares, preference equity and long-term debt. The subsidiaries pay dividends to Fortis and receive equity injections from Fortis when required. Both Fortis and its subsidiaries initially borrow through their committed credit facilities and periodically replace these borrowings with long-term financing. Financing needs also arise to refinance maturing debt.

Credit facilities are syndicated primarily with large banks in Canada and the U.S., with no one bank holding more than approximately 20% of the total revolving credit facilities. Approximately $5.6 billion of the total credit facilities are committed with maturities ranging from 2023 through 2027. Available credit facilities are summarized in the following table.

Credit Facilities
As at December 31RegulatedCorporate
($ millions)
Utilities
and Other
20222021 
Total credit facilities (1)
3,795 2,055 5,850 4,846 
Credit facilities utilized:
Short-term borrowings(253)— (253)(247)
Long-term debt (including current portion)
(922)(735)(1,657)(1,305)
Letters of credit outstanding(76)(52)(128)(115)
Credit facilities unutilized2,544 1,268 3,812 3,179 
(1)Additional information about the Corporation's credit facilities is provided in Note 14 in the 2022 Annual Financial Statements

In 2022, Central Hudson increased its available credit facilities from US$230 million to US$320 million.

In May 2022, the Corporation amended its unsecured $1.3 billion revolving term committed credit facility agreement to extend the maturity to July 2027, and to establish a sustainability-linked loan structure based on the Corporation's achievement of targets for diversity on the Board and Scope 1 GHG emissions for 2022 through 2025. Maximum potential annual margin pricing adjustments are +/- 5 basis points and +/- 1 basis point for drawn and undrawn funds, respectively.

Also in May 2022, the Corporation entered into an unsecured US$500 million non-revolving term credit facility. The facility has an initial one-year term, is repayable at any time without penalty, provides the Corporation with additional, cost effective short-term financing and liquidity, and enhances financial flexibility.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
The Corporation's ability to service debt and pay dividends is dependent on the financial results of, and the related cash payments from, its subsidiaries. Certain regulated subsidiaries are subject to restrictions that limit their ability to distribute cash to Fortis, including restrictions by certain regulators limiting annual dividends and restrictions by certain lenders limiting debt to total capitalization. There are also practical limitations on using the net assets of the regulated subsidiaries to pay dividends, based on management's intent to maintain the subsidiaries' regulator-approved capital structures. Fortis does not expect that maintaining such capital structures will impact its ability to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

As at December 31, 2022, consolidated fixed-term debt maturities/repayments are expected to average $1,437 million annually over the next five years and approximately 73% of the Corporation's consolidated long-term debt, excluding credit facility borrowings, had maturities beyond five years.

In November 2022, Fortis filed a short-form base shelf prospectus with a 25-month life under which it may issue common or preference shares, subscription receipts, or debt securities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $2.0 billion. As at December 31, 2022, $2.0 billion remained available under the short-form base shelf prospectus.

Fortis is well positioned with strong liquidity. This combination of available credit facilities and manageable annual debt maturities/repayments provides flexibility in the timing of access to capital markets. Given current credit ratings and capital structures, the Corporation and its subsidiaries currently expect to continue to have reasonable access to long-term capital in 2023.

Fortis and its subsidiaries were in compliance with debt covenants as at December 31, 2022 and are expected to remain compliant in 2023.

Cash Flow Summary
Summary of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31
($ millions)2022 2021 Variance
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year131 249 (118)
Cash from (used in):
Operating activities3,074 2,907 167 
Investing activities(4,059)(3,488)(571)
Financing activities1,035 451 584 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents28 12 16 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year209 131 78 

Operating Activities
See "Performance at a Glance - Operating Cash Flow" on page 5.

Investing Activities
The increase in cash used in investing activities reflects higher capital expenditures in 2022, as well as the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate. See "Performance at a Glance - Capital Expenditures" on page 5 and "Capital Plan" on page 21. Planned equity contributions associated with the Wataynikaneyap Power project in 2022 also impacted the use of cash as compared to the prior year.

Financing Activities
Cash flow related to financing activities will fluctuate largely as a result of changes in the subsidiaries' capital expenditures and the amount of Operating Cash Flow available to fund those capital expenditures, which together impact the amount of funding required from debt and common equity issuances. See "Cash Flow Requirements" on page 17.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Debt FinancingMonth
Issued
Interest Rate
(%)
Maturity
Amount
($ millions)
Use of Proceeds
Long-Term Debt Issuances
Year ended December 31, 2022

ITC
Secured first mortgage bonds
January2.93 2052US150 
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Secured senior notesMay3.05 2052US75 
(1) (3) (4)
Unsecured senior notesSeptember4.95 
(5)
2027US600 
(1) (4) (6)
Secured first mortgage bondsOctober3.87 2027US75 
(2)
Secured first mortgage bondsOctober4.53 2052US75 
(2)
UNS Energy
Unsecured senior notesFebruary3.25 2032US325 
(4) (6)
Central Hudson
Unsecured senior notesJanuary2.37 2027US50 
(4) (6)
Unsecured senior notesJanuary2.59 2029US60 
(4) (6)
Unsecured senior notesSeptember5.07 2032US100 
(1) (4)
Unsecured senior notesSeptember5.42 2052US10 
(1) (4)
FortisBC Energy
Unsecured debenturesNovember4.672052150 
(2)
FortisAlberta
Senior unsecured debenturesMay4.62 2052125 
(1)
FortisBC Electric
Unsecured debenturesMarch4.16 2052100 
(1)
Newfoundland Power
First mortgage sinking fund bondsApril4.20 205275 
(1) (4) (6)
Caribbean Utilities
Unsecured senior notesNovember5.88 2052US80 
(1) (3)
Fortis
Unsecured senior notesMay4.43 
(7)
2029500 
(4) (8)
(1)    Repay short-term and/or credit facility borrowings
(2)    Fund or refinance, in part or in full, a portfolio of new and/or existing eligible green projects
(3)    Fund capital expenditures
(4)    General corporate purposes
(5)    ITC entered into interest rate swaps which reduced the effective interest rate to 3.54%. See Note 25 to the 2022 Annual Financial Statements
(6)    Repay maturing long-term debt
(7)    The Corporation entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps to effectively convert the debt into US$391 million with an interest rate of 4.34%. See Note 25 to the 2022 Annual Financial Statements
(8)    Fund the June 2022 redemption of the Corporation's $500 million, 2.85% senior unsecured notes due December 2023

Common Equity Financing
Common Equity Issuances and Dividends Paid
Years ended December 31
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Common shares issued:
Cash (1)
53 60 (7)
Non-cash (2)
366 358 
Total common shares issued419 418 
Number of common shares issued (# millions)
7.4 8.0(0.6)
Common share dividends paid:
Cash(673)(608)(65)
Non-cash (3)
(364)(356)(8)
Total common share dividends paid(1,037)(964)(73)
Dividends paid per common share ($)
2.172.05 0.12 
(1)    Includes common shares issued under stock option and employee share purchase plans
(2)    Common shares issued under the DRIP and stock option plan
(3)    Common share dividends reinvested under the DRIP
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Management Discussion and Analysis
On November 17, 2022 and February 9, 2023, Fortis declared a dividend of $0.565 per common share payable on March 1, 2023 and June 1, 2023, respectively. The payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Board and depends on the Corporation's financial condition and other factors.

Contractual Obligations
Contractual Obligations
As at December 31, 2022
($ millions)TotalYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Thereafter
Long-term debt:
Principal (1)
28,578 2,481 1,434 518 2,434 1,977 19,734 
Interest17,159 1,105 1,056 1,020 988 908 12,082 
Finance leases (2)
1,177 35 35 35 35 36 1,001 
Other obligations (3)
422 116 86 77 30 29 84 
Other commitments: (4)
Gas and fuel purchase obligations 5,720 1,024 516 461 374 328 3,017 
Waneta Expansion capacity agreement2,472 54 55 56 58 59 2,190 
Renewable power purchase agreements1,926 131 131 131 131 130 1,272 
Power purchase obligations1,691 334 253 191 192 113 608 
ITC easement agreement 380 14 14 14 14 14 310 
Debt collection agreement 106 91 
Renewable energy credit purchase agreements77 18 14 25 
Other132 21 20 76 
59,840 5,336 3,606 2,533 4,269 3,606 40,490 
(1)Amounts not reduced by unamortized deferred financing and discount costs of $166 million. Additional information is provided in Note 14 of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements
(2)Additional information is provided in Note 15 of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements
(3)Primarily includes commitments with respect to long-term compensation and employee future benefit arrangements
(4)Represents unrecorded commitments. Additional information is provided in Note 26 of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements

Other Contractual Obligations
The Corporation's regulated utilities are obligated to provide service to customers within their respective service territories. Capital Expenditures are forecast to be approximately $4.3 billion for 2023 and approximately $22.3 billion over the five-year 2023-2027 Capital Plan. See "Capital Plan" on page 21.

Under a funding framework with the Governments of Ontario and Canada, Fortis will contribute a minimum of approximately $155 million of equity capital to the Wataynikaneyap Partnership, based on Fortis' proportionate 39% ownership interest and the final regulatory-approved capital cost of the related project. The Wataynikaneyap Partnership has loan agreements in place to finance the project during construction. In the event a lender under the loan agreements realizes security on the loans, Fortis may be required to accelerate its equity capital contributions, which may be in excess of the amount otherwise required of Fortis under the funding framework, to a maximum total funding of $235 million.

UNS Energy has joint generation performance guarantees with participants at Four Corners and Luna, with agreements expiring in 2041 and 2046, respectively, and at San Juan and Navajo through decommissioning. The participants have guaranteed that in the event of payment default, each non-defaulting participant will bear its proportionate share of expenses otherwise payable by the defaulting participant. In exchange, the non-defaulting participants are entitled to receive their proportionate share of the generation capacity of the defaulting participant. In the case of San Juan and Navajo, participants would seek financial recovery from the defaulting party. There is no maximum amount under these guarantees, except for a maximum of $339 million for Four Corners. As at December 31, 2022, there was no obligation under these guarantees.

Central Hudson is a participant in an investment with other utilities to jointly develop, own and operate electric transmission projects in New York State. Central Hudson's maximum commitment is $74 million, for which it has issued a parental guarantee. As at December 31, 2022, there was no obligation under this guarantee.

As at December 31, 2022, FortisBC Holdings Inc., a non-regulated holding company, had $142 million of parental guarantees outstanding to support storage optimization activities at Aitken Creek.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
With the exception of letters of credit outstanding of $128 million as at December 31, 2022 and the unrecorded commitments in the table above, the Corporation had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Capital Structure and Credit Ratings

Fortis requires ongoing access to capital and, therefore, targets a consolidated long-term capital structure that will enable it to maintain investment-grade credit ratings. The regulated utilities maintain their own capital structures in line with those reflected in customer rates.

Consolidated Capital Structure
20222021
As at December 31($ millions)(%)($ millions)(%)
Debt (1)
28,792 55.8 25,784 55.2 
Preference shares
1,623 3.1 1,623 3.5 
Common shareholders' equity and non-controlling interests (2)
21,219 41.1 19,293 41.3 
51,634 100.0 46,700 100.0 
(1)Includes long-term debt and finance leases, including current portion, and short-term borrowings, net of cash
(2)Includes shareholders equity, net of preference shares, and non-controlling interests. Non-controlling interests represented 3.5% as at December 31, 2022 (December 31, 2021 - 3.5%)

Outstanding Share Data
As at February 9, 2023, the Corporation had issued and outstanding 482.2 million common shares and the following First Preference Shares: 5.0 million Series F; 9.2 million Series G; 7.7 million Series H; 2.3 million Series I; 8.0 million Series J; 10.0 million Series K; and 24.0 million Series M.

Only the common shares of the Corporation have voting rights. The Corporation's first preference shares do not have voting rights unless and until Fortis fails to pay eight quarterly dividends, whether or not consecutive or declared.

If all outstanding stock options were converted as at February 9, 2023, an additional 2.3 million common shares would be issued and outstanding.

Credit Ratings
The Corporation's credit ratings shown below reflect its low risk profile, diversity of operations, the stand-alone nature and financial separation of each regulated subsidiary, and the level of holding company debt.
As at December 31, 2022
RatingType Outlook
S&PA-CorporateStable
BBB+Unsecured debt
DBRS MorningstarA (low)CorporateStable
A (low)Unsecured debt
Moody'sBaa3IssuerStable
Baa3Unsecured debt

In December 2022, S&P lowered Central Hudson’s unsecured debt credit rating to BBB+ from A- and revised the rating outlook to stable from negative. S&P noted that the change was due to projected weakening in the company’s financial measures due to the effects of rising inflation and higher interest rates combined with an elevated capital spending program and increasing operations and maintenance costs.

Capital Plan

Capital investment in energy infrastructure is required to ensure the continued and enhanced performance, reliability and safety of the electricity and gas systems, to meet customer growth, and to deliver cleaner energy.

Capital Expenditures of $4.0 billion were consistent with the 2022 Capital Plan, with $600 million of capital investment focused on delivering cleaner energy to customers.

2022 Capital Expenditures (1)
Regulated Utilities
($ millions, except as indicated)ITCUNS
Energy
Central
Hudson
FortisBC
Energy
Fortis
Alberta
FortisBC
Electric
Other ElectricTotal
Regulated
Utilities
Non-Regulated (2)
Total
Total1,212 709 293 589 510 130 562 4,005 29 4,034 
(1)    See "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14
(2)Energy Infrastructure segment
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Forecast 2023 Capital Expenditures (1)(2)
Regulated Utilities
($ millions, except as indicated)ITC
UNS
Energy
Central
Hudson
FortisBC
Energy
Fortis
Alberta
FortisBC
Electric
Other Electric
Total
Regulated
Utilities
Non-RegulatedTotal
Total1,103 1,006 384 536 556 132 579 4,296 31 4,327 
(1)Represents a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure calculated in the same manner as Capital Expenditures. See "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14.
(2)Excludes the non-cash equity component of AFUDC

2023-2027 Capital Plan (1)
($ billions)20232024202520262027
Total (2) (3)
Five-year capital plan4.3 4.2 4.5 4.5 4.8 22.3 
(1)Capital Plan is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure calculated in the same manner as Capital Expenditures. See "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14
(2)Reflects an assumed U.S.:CAD foreign exchange rate of 1.30. On average, Fortis estimates that a five-cent increase or decrease in the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would increase or decrease Capital Expenditures by approximately $500 million over the five-year planning period
(3)Excludes the non-cash equity component of AFUDC

The 2023-2027 Capital Plan is $2.3 billion higher than the prior five-year plan that totalled $20 billion. The increase is driven by organic growth, largely reflecting regional transmission projects associated with the MISO LRTP at ITC, additional cleaner energy investments in Arizona to support TEP's planned exit from coal by 2032, and enhancements to distribution infrastructure reliability and capacity, as well as investments to support customer growth, across the Corporation's regulated utilities. Approximately $500 million of the increase is driven by a higher assumed U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate over the five-year period.

In total, Fortis expects to invest $5.9 billion in cleaner energy over the next five years. These investments will focus on connecting renewables to the grid, including Tranche 1 of MISO’s LRTP, renewable and storage investments in Arizona and the Caribbean, and cleaner fuel solutions in British Columbia. The plan incorporates key customer affordability considerations, recognizing the impacts of inflation and elevated commodity costs on customer rates, while ensuring reliable and resilient energy delivery service as we transition to a cleaner energy future.

The investments included in the 2023-2027 Capital Plan are summarized as follows:
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(1)      Includes clean generation and battery storage
(2)    Includes RNG and LNG
(3)    Includes facilities, equipment and vehicles not included in other categories

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Management Discussion and Analysis
The Capital Plan is low risk and highly executable, with 99% of planned expenditures to occur at the regulated utilities and only 17% relating to Major Capital Projects. Geographically, 55% of planned expenditures are expected in the U.S., including 26% at ITC, with 41% in Canada and the remaining 4% in the Caribbean.

Planned Capital Expenditures are based on forecasts of energy demand as well as labour and material costs, including inflation, supply chain availability, general economic conditions, foreign exchange rates and other factors. These could change and cause actual expenditures to differ from forecast.

While global supply chain constraints and rising inflation remain issues of potential concern that continue to evolve, the Corporation does not expect a material impact on its 2023-2027 Capital Plan, although certain planned expenditures may shift within the five years. The Corporation continues to proactively work to mitigate supply chain constraints by identifying high priority materials and consolidating buying power to improve outcomes, increasing inventory levels, and closely working with suppliers to ensure material availability.

Midyear Rate Base (1)
($ billions)2022 2023 2027 
ITC10.5 11.1 14.1 
UNS Energy6.7 7.0 9.1 
Central Hudson2.6 2.7 3.6 
FortisBC Energy5.4 5.8 7.6 
FortisAlberta4.0 4.2 5.0 
FortisBC Electric1.6 1.7 2.0 
Other Electric3.3 3.8 4.7 
Total34.1 36.3 46.1 
(1)Simple average of Rate Base at beginning and end of the year

Total midyear Rate Base is forecast to grow to $46.1 billion by 2027 underpinned by the five-year Capital Plan, representing a CAGR of 6.2%.

Forecast
Major Capital Projects (1)
Pre-Actual2024-Expected
($ millions)2022 2022 2023 2027 Completion
ITC
MISO LRTP—  — 923 Post-2027
UNS Energy
Renewable Generation—  — 417 Various
Vail-to-Tortolita Transmission Project21 46 106 272 2027 
FortisBC Energy
Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion16 9 17 487 Post-2027
AMI Project— 3 11 410 Post-2027
Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Gas Line Project (2)
—  — 420 2027 
Tilbury 1B Project29 11 27 316 Post-2027
Okanagan Capacity Upgrade16 3 12 188 2025 
Other Electric
Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project (3)
355 169 117 20 2024
Total241 290 3,453 
(1)Includes applicable AFUDC
(2)Net of forecast customer contributions
(3)Fortis' share of estimated capital spending. Under the funding framework, Fortis will be funding its equity component only.

MISO LRTP
In July 2022, the MISO board approved the first tranche of projects associated with the LRTP, representing 18 transmission projects across the MISO Midwest subregion with total associated costs estimated at US$10 billion. Six of these projects run through ITC's MISO operating companies' service territories, including Michigan and Iowa, where right of first refusal provisions currently exist for incumbent transmission owners. ITC estimates transmission investments of US$1.4 billion to US$1.8 billion through 2030 associated with six of the 18 projects, with capital expenditures of approximately $900 million (US$700 million) included in the Corporation's 2023-2027 Capital Plan. Other projects within ITC's MISO service territory may be subject to competitive bidding, depending on the state in which they are located.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Renewable Generation
Planned renewable generation investments supporting the transition to cleaner energy as outlined in TEP's 2020 IRP. Excludes energy storage investments which are not yet defined. In February 2022, the ACC acknowledged TEP's 2020 IRP, and found it to be reasonable and in the public interest.

Vail-to-Tortolita Transmission Project
Construction and upgrades to connect existing TEP substations to a new 230kV line within TEP’s service territory. Construction is expected to begin in 2023 with an anticipated completion date of 2027.

Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion
This project replaces the original LNG storage tank at the Tilbury site and increases the available regasification capacity to provide backup gas supply for lower mainland customers. FortisBC Energy has filed a CPCN application for this project with the BCUC, and if approved, the project is expected to begin in 2023.

AMI Project
Replacement of residential and small commercial meters with advanced meters and installation of bypass valves to support the safety, resiliency, and efficient operation of the gas distribution system. FortisBC Energy has filed a CPCN application with the BCUC for this project.

Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Gas Line Project
Gas line expansion to a proposed LNG site in Squamish, British Columbia. In April 2022, Woodfibre LNG Limited issued a Notice to Proceed to its prime contractor with respect to the project, however, the project remains contingent on certain conditions of Woodfibre LNG Limited and on FortisBC Energy receiving the remaining regulatory and permitting approvals.

Tilbury 1B Project
Construction of additional liquefaction and dispensing, including on-shore piping, in support of marine bunkering and to further optimize the Tilbury Phase 1A Expansion Project. The project received an Order in Council from the Government of British Columbia in 2017. An initial project scope has been filed with regulators to support the federal impact assessment and provincial environmental assessment required to further expand the Tilbury site. Engineering design and related studies will continue in 2023.

Okanagan Capacity Upgrade
Construction of a new section of pipeline and associated facilities to address expected load growth in the Okanagan region. FortisBC Energy has filed a CPCN application with the BCUC for this project.

Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project
Construction of an 1,800 kilometer, OEB-regulated transmission line to connect 17 remote First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario to the main electricity grid, in which Fortis holds a 39% equity interest. FortisOntario is responsible for construction management and operation of the transmission line. In August 2022, Phase 1 of the project was completed, energizing the 230 kV line from Dinorwic to Pickle Lake, Ontario. As at December 31, 2022, the project was 73% complete, with 700 kilometers of transmission line energized and three First Nation communities connected to the Ontario electric grid. Construction is expected to be completed in 2024.

Additional Investment Opportunities
Fortis is pursuing additional investment opportunities within existing service territories that are not yet included in the five-year Capital Plan.

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
In August 2022, the IRA was passed into U.S. law which included, among other items, a focus on energy security and climate change programs. With incentives and clean energy tax credits encouraging investments in clean energy, energy storage, electric vehicles and manufacturing, the IRA aligns with Fortis' cleaner energy goals and provides an opportunity for continued investment in a cleaner energy future.

ITC - MISO LRTP
The MISO LRTP is expected to consist of four tranches. Incremental opportunity associated the first tranche of projects is outlined above. MISO is expected to identify projects associated with the second tranche of the LRTP in the first half of 2024, which is expected to provide further investment opportunities at ITC.

UNS Energy - TEP 2020 IRP
The TEP 2020 IRP outlines the resource energy transition required to meet customers' energy needs through 2035 as TEP exits coal-fired resources by 2032 and replaces it with wind and solar resources. This transition is expected to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2035. This plan supports reliable and affordable service from sustainable resources and is expected to provide incremental capital investment opportunity of US$2 billion to US$4 billion through 2035. The IRP may be impacted by various federal and state energy policies, including policies currently under consideration. TEP is expected to file its 2023 IRP with the ACC in the second half of 2023.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
FortisBC Energy - LNG
LNG infrastructure opportunities in British Columbia include further expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility, which is uniquely positioned to meet customer demand for clean-burning natural gas. The site is scalable and can accommodate additional storage and liquefaction equipment and is close to international shipping lanes.

With respect to further Tilbury expansion, in July 2022, FortisBC Energy's parent company, FortisBC Holdings Inc., entered into an agreement with an Indigenous community to provide the ability to participate, through equity ownership, in certain future LNG investments if the parties are able to satisfy certain obligations. Any proposed transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and certain conditions precedent.

Other Opportunities
Includes incremental regulated transmission investment and grid modernization projects at ITC; energy storage projects, grid modernization, infrastructure resiliency, and transmission investments at UNS Energy; further gas infrastructure opportunities at FortisBC Energy; and cleaner energy infrastructure, as well as climate change adaptation investments across our jurisdictions.

BUSINESS RISKS

Fortis has an ERM program that identifies and evaluates the severity and probability of risks to its business. The Fortis Board, through its audit committee, oversees Fortis’ ERM program ensuring that management has an effective risk management system to support strategic planning. The ERM program at the subsidiary level is overseen by each subsidiary's board of directors and any material risks identified form part of Fortis' ERM program. Materiality thresholds are reviewed annually. Systems of internal controls are used by management to monitor and manage identified risks. A summary of the Corporation's significant business risks follows.

Utility Regulation
Regulated utility assets represented approximately 99% of the Corporation's total assets as at December 31, 2022. Regulatory jurisdictions include five Canadian provinces, nine U.S. states and three Caribbean countries, as well FERC regulation for transmission assets in the U.S.

Regulators administer legislation covering material aspects of the utilities' business including: customer rates, allowed ROEs and deemed capital structures; capital expenditures; the terms and conditions for the provision of energy and capacity, ancillary services and affiliate services; securities issuances; and certain accounting matters. Regulatory or legislative changes and decisions, and delays in the recovery of costs in rates due to regulatory lag, could have a Material Adverse Effect. The risk of regulatory lag is particularly significant for UNS Energy given the use of historical test years by its regulator in setting customer rates.

The ability to recover the actual cost of service and earn the approved ROE or ROA typically depends upon achieving the forecasts established in the rate-setting process. For those utilities subject to PBR mechanisms, rates reflect assumed inflation rates and productivity improvement factors, and variances therefrom could adversely affect rates of return. Failure to recover costs and/or earn a return could have a Material Adverse Effect.

For transmission operations, the underlying elements of FERC-established formula rates can be challenged by third parties which could result in rate reductions and customer refunds. These underlying elements include the ROE, ROE adders and deemed capital structure, as well as operating and capital expenditures.

In addition, the U.S. Congress periodically considers enacting energy legislation that could assign new responsibilities to FERC, modify provisions of the U.S. Federal Power Act or the Natural Gas Act, or provide FERC or another entity with increased authority to regulate U.S. federal energy matters.

While Fortis is well-positioned to maintain constructive regulatory relationships through local management teams and subsidiary board of directors comprised mostly of independent local members, it cannot predict future legislative or regulatory changes, whether caused by economic, political or other factors. The Corporation and its utilities may experience challenges and compliance costs in responding to such regulatory changes in an effective and timely manner. Any such regulatory changes or operational impacts could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Physical Risks
The provision of electric and gas service is subject to physical risks, including impacts from severe weather and natural disasters, wars, terrorism, vandalism, critical equipment failure and other catastrophic events within and outside the Corporation's service territories.

Certain electric utilities operate in remote or mountainous terrain that can be difficult to access for timely repairs and maintenance, or otherwise face risk of loss or damage from forest fires, floods, hurricanes, storm surges, washouts, landslides, earthquakes, avalanches, snow or ice storms, and other acts of nature. Also, the operation of electricity transmission and distribution assets has the potential to cause fires, mainly as a result of equipment failure, falling trees or lightning strikes to lines or equipment.

The gas utilities are exposed to operational risks associated with natural gas, including fires, explosions, pipeline corrosion and leaks, accidental damage to mains and service lines, equipment failure, damage and destruction from earthquakes, fires, floods and other natural disasters.

Accidents or natural disasters affecting any of the Corporation's electricity or gas utilities can lead to service disruption, spills and commensurate environmental liability, or other liability.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Generating equipment and facilities are subject to physical risks, including equipment breakdown or damage from fire, floods or other natural disasters, that may result in the uncontrolled release of water, interruption of fuel supply, lower-than-expected operational efficiency or performance, and service disruption.

The foregoing risks associated with fire damage vary depending on weather, forestation, the proximity of habitation and third-party facilities to utility facilities, and other factors. The utilities may become liable for fire-suppression costs, regeneration and timber value costs, and third-party claims if their facilities are held responsible for a fire.

Electricity and gas systems require ongoing maintenance, improvement and replacement. The utilities are responsible for operating and maintaining their assets in a safe manner, including the development and application of appropriate standards, system processes and/or procedures to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and the general public.

Service disruption, other effects and liability, whether caused by the failure to properly implement or complete approved maintenance and capital expenditures, severe weather or other physical risks, if not mitigated through insurance policies or the recovery of such costs in customer rates, could result in loss. Any of the foregoing potential impacts of physical risk could have a Material Adverse Effect.

The foregoing physical risks can be intensified by the "Climate Change" risks discussed below.

Climate Change
Climate-Related Physical Risk
Climate change may negatively impact the ability to provide reliable and safe electric and gas service. The changing climate is predicted to lead to more frequent and severe weather events which may impact or disrupt the reliability of electric or gas systems. The physical risks associated with a changing climate and more frequent and intense weather events requires the Corporation’s utilities to respond to continue delivering reliable service to customers.

Severe weather impacts the Corporation's service territories, primarily in the form of thunderstorms, flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, storm surges, atmospheric rivers and snow, or ice storms. Increased frequency of extreme weather events could increase the cost of providing service through increased repairs and use of contingency plans. Extreme weather conditions and changes in air temperature require system backup and can result in system stress, including service disruptions, and decreased efficiency of operating facilities over time. Changes in precipitation that result in droughts could increase the risk of wildfire caused by the Corporation's electricity assets or may cause water shortages that could adversely affect operations.

Longer-term climate change impacts, such as sustained higher temperatures, higher sea levels, larger storm surges and floods, could result in service disruption, shortened asset life, increased repair and replacement costs, and costs associated with strengthened design standards and systems. The impacts of climate change can intensify the "Physical Risks" described on page 25.

The physical risks posed by the impacts of climate change and resultant service disruption and repair and replacement costs could have a Material Adverse Effect if not resolved in a timely and effective manner and/or mitigated through insurance policies or regulatory cost recovery.

Climate-Related Transition Risk
As economies transition toward decarbonization and increase renewable energy use under various national and international commitments, risks arise related to associated policy, legal, technological and market changes, which may have related capital and financial implications for the Corporation and its utilities.

The impacts of the transition to a cleaner energy future will require the Corporation’s utilities to effectively manage, among other things, evolving regulatory and legislative requirements, new resiliency standards, the integration of new technologies and impacts on customer demand and rates. Failure to appropriately respond to climate change and decarbonize may disrupt the ability of the utilities to provide safe and cost-effective service, which could cause reputational harm and other impacts.

Fortis expects the pace of government policy and regulatory changes to accelerate in the coming years (see "Environmental Regulation" on page 27). Further, the emergence of initiatives designed to reduce GHG emissions, increase renewable energy use, and control or limit the effects of climate change has increased the incentive for the development of new technologies that produce renewable energy, enable more efficient storage of energy and reduce energy consumption. As new technologies become widely available, infrastructure design risks and time delays may emerge. Utility energy delivery systems will require technological changes and updates in order to effectively deliver increasing amounts of renewable energy to customers (see "Technology Developments" on page 28).

The availability of regulatory mechanisms or the ability of the Corporation's utilities to pass related costs on to customers remains uncertain. Regulatory lag in relation to the adoption of climate change initiatives and/or the availability of regulatory recovery mechanisms in certain jurisdictions could contribute to financial harm to Fortis and its utilities (see "Utility Regulation" on page 25).


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Management Discussion and Analysis
Fortis has a plan to reduce GHG direct emissions 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2035 without the use of carbon offsets or new technology. Technological advancements will be required in order for the Corporation to eliminate the last 25% of its GHG direct emissions by 2050 to achieve its net-zero target while preserving system reliability and customer affordability. In addition to the development and implementation of relevant energy technologies, the Corporation's ability to achieve its climate-related targets depends upon many factors, including the size of the Corporation's service territory, capacity needs remaining in line with current expectations, the impacts of future regulations or legislation, or the adoption of alternative energy products by the public, any of which could cause actual results and the ability to achieve such targets to materially differ from expectations. The ultimate impact of achieving or failing to achieve such targets could cause reputational damage which could result in a Material Adverse Effect.

Growth
Fortis has a history of both growth through acquisitions and organic growth from capital investment in existing service territories. The Corporation's dividend growth guidance is significantly dependent upon achieving the Rate Base growth expected from the execution of the five-year Capital Plan as described under "Capital Plan" on page 21. Projects, particularly Major Capital Projects, are subject to risks of delay and cost overruns during construction caused by commodity price fluctuations, supply and labour costs, supply chain constraints, supplier non-performance, weather, geologic conditions or other factors beyond the Corporation's control. There is no assurance that regulators will approve: (i) all of the planned projects or their amounts or timing; (ii) permits in a timely manner, or with reasonable terms and conditions; or (iii) the recovery of cost overruns in customer rates, which may have a Material Adverse Effect.

Environmental Regulation
The Corporation's businesses are subject to environmental laws and regulations, including those which concern emissions into the air, discharges into water or soil, use of water, hazardous waste disposal and containment, and the investigation and remediation of contamination, among others.

The risk of contamination of air, soil and water associated with electricity operations primarily relates to: (i) the transportation, handling, storage and combustion of fuel; (ii) the use of petroleum-based products, mainly transformer and lubricating oil; (iii) the management and disposal of coal combustion residuals and other wastes; and (iv) accidents resulting in hazardous release at or from coal mines that supply generating facilities. Contamination risks at gas operations primarily relate to leaks and other accidents involving gas systems. The key environmental risks for hydroelectric generation operations include dam failures and the creation of artificial water flows that may disrupt natural habitats.

Failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations, or to obtain or comply with any necessary environmental permits pursuant to such laws and regulations, could result in injunctions, fines or other penalties. Further, liabilities relating to contamination investigation and remediation, and related claims for personal injury or property damage, may arise at many locations, including formerly and currently owned/operated properties and waste treatment or disposal sites, regardless of whether such contamination was caused by the business at the time it owned the property, whether it resulted from non-compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, or whether it resulted from any act or omission of the business. These liabilities could result in substantial monetary judgments for clean-up costs, damages, fines and/or penalties. To the extent not fully covered by insurance or through regulatory mechanisms, these foregoing costs could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Environmental laws and regulations continue to develop and may result in significant additional expense. In particular, the management of GHG emissions and related decarbonization requirements is a major concern due to new and emerging federal, state and provincial GHG laws, regulations and guidelines. Regulation and the pace of regulatory change to address reliability, resiliency, resource planning and safety is expected to increase in response to climate change. Future legislation could impact generation assets, operations, energy supply, operational costs, reporting obligations and other material aspects of the Corporation's business. Increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions from revised or additional regulation could have a Material Adverse Effect (see "Climate Change" at page 26).

Pandemics and Public Health Crises
The Corporation could be negatively impacted by widespread outbreaks of communicable diseases or other public health crises that cause economic and/or other disruptions. Outbreaks of communicable diseases, as well as efforts to reduce the health impacts and control disease spread, can lead to restrictions on business operations, including business closures and the potential impacts of reduced labour availability and productivity, supply chain disruptions, project construction delays, disruptions to capital markets, governmental and regulatory action, and a prolonged reduction in economic activity. An extended economic slowdown could reduce energy sales and adversely impact the ability of customers, contractors and suppliers to fulfill their obligations and could disrupt operations and capital expenditure programs or cause impairment of goodwill (see "General Economic Conditions" on page 29).

The Corporation's utilities provide essential services and must be operational and maintained throughout any pandemic or public health crisis, though such events can challenge operations and increase operating costs. The duration and severity of a pandemic or public health crisis, could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Health and Safety
The operations of the Corporation's utilities inherently involve risk to the health and safety of both employees and the public. Personal injury or loss of life could result from failure to implement or observe appropriate health and safety procedures and gives rise to operational, reputational or financial impacts, any of which could have a Material Adverse Effect. In addition, failure to comply with health and safety regulations could result in fines, penalties, reputational damage, litigation, increased capital and operating costs or adverse regulatory outcomes.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Natural Gas Competitiveness
Approximately 23% of the Corporation's revenue is derived from the delivery of natural gas. In British Columbia, which accounts for 82% of the Corporation's natural gas revenue, natural gas primarily competes with electricity for space and hot water heating load. Upfront capital costs for gas service continue to present competitive challenges for natural gas compared to electricity service. If gas becomes less competitive due to price or other factors, such as the carbon intensity of natural gas relative to other energy sources, the ability to add new customers could be impaired. Existing customers could also reduce their consumption or switch to electricity, placing further pressure on rates and, in the extreme, could ultimately lead to an inability to recover the utility's cost of service through customer rates.

Government policy could further impact the competitiveness of natural gas in British Columbia. As governments develop policies to address climate change, any resultant changes to energy policy may impact the competitiveness of natural gas relative to other energy sources.

Additionally, there are other competitive challenges that are impacting the penetration of natural gas into new housing stock such as the carbon intensity of the energy source and the type of housing stock being built. As part of their own climate change policy plans, local governments may use various tools at their disposal such as franchise agreements, permits, building codes and zoning bylaws to impose limitations on energy sources permitted in new and existing developments. Municipalities can also provide incentives, such as higher density allowance, to builders to adopt carbon free energy options for their developments. These actions and policies may hinder the Corporation's ability to attract new natural gas customers or retain existing customers.

A decrease in the competitiveness of natural gas due to pricing, government policy or other factors could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Cybersecurity and Information and Operations Technology
As operators of critical energy infrastructure, the Corporation's utilities are at risk of cybercrime. The ability of the Corporation's utilities to operate effectively is dependent upon using and maintaining complex information systems and infrastructure that: (i) support the operation of generation, transmission and distribution facilities, including electric and gas facilities; (ii) provide customers with billing, consumption and load settlement information, where applicable; and (iii) support financial and general operations. The Corporation also engages third-party service providers to help facilitate the management of the Corporation's information security systems, communication tools and data processing.

Information and operations technology systems, including those of the Corporation's third-party service providers, may be vulnerable to unauthorized access or disruption due to cyber- and other attacks, including hacking, malware, acts of war or terrorism, and acts of vandalism, among others. Further, geopolitical conflicts may further increase the sophistication, magnitude or frequency of cyberattacks, some of which may even be initiated by nation state actors. Any such event could result in the disruption of energy service and other business operations, property damage, corruption or unavailability of critical data, and the misappropriation and/or disclosure of sensitive, confidential and proprietary business information or personal information of customers and/or employees.

A material cybersecurity breach of the Corporation's information security systems or those of a third-party service provider could adversely affect the financial performance of the Corporation, its reputation and standing with customers, regulators and financial markets, and expose it to claims for third-party damage. The resultant financial impacts may not be fully covered by insurance policies or, in the case of utilities, through regulatory cost recovery, and could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Technology Developments
New technology developments in distributed generation, particularly solar, and energy efficiency products and services, as well as the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency standards, will continue to impact retail sales. Heightened awareness of energy costs and environmental concerns have increased demand for products that reduce energy consumption. The Corporation's utilities are also promoting demand-side management programs. New technologies available to customers include energy derived from renewable sources, customer-owned generation, energy-efficient appliances, battery storage and control systems. Advances in these or other technologies could have a significant impact on retail sales with a potential Material Adverse Effect.

Further, the implementation of new information technology systems into the business, including those impacting utility operations and customer billing systems, carries risk that any such system will not operate as expected. Failure to maintain, upgrade, replace or properly implement such new information technology systems could result in increased risk of a cybersecurity incident and have an adverse effect on operational efficiency, revenue or reputation (see "Cybersecurity and Information and Operations Technology" above).

Weather Variability and Seasonality

Electricity consumption varies significantly in response to seasonal weather changes which have been and will continue to be impacted by climate change (see "Climate Change" on page 26). Cool summers may reduce the use of air conditioning and other cooling equipment, while less severe winters may reduce heating load. Alternatively, severe weather could unexpectedly increase heating and cooling loads, negatively impacting system reliability. Hydroelectric generation is sensitive to rainfall levels and unexpected variations in seasonal rainfall levels can negatively impact operations.


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Management Discussion and Analysis
Weather and seasonality have a significant impact on gas distribution volumes as a major portion of natural gas is used for space heating by residential customers. The earnings of the Corporation's gas utilities are typically highest in the first and fourth quarters. Regulatory deferral and revenue decoupling mechanisms are in place at certain of the Corporation's utilities to minimize the volatility in earnings that would otherwise be caused by variations in weather conditions. The absence or the discontinuance of key regulatory mechanisms could result in significant and prolonged weather variations from seasonal norms having a Material Adverse Effect.

Required Approvals
The acquisition, ownership and operation of electric and gas businesses require numerous licences, permits, agreements, orders, certificates, consultations, and other approvals from various levels of government, regulators, government agencies and/or other third parties. There is no assurance that: (i) such approvals will be obtained, continuously maintained or renewed without delay; and (ii) the terms and conditions thereof will be fully complied with at all times and will not change in a material adverse manner. Significant failures in these regards could prevent the operation of the businesses and have a Material Adverse Effect.

Reliability Standards
The Energy Policy Act requires owners, operators and users of the bulk electric system in the U.S. to meet mandatory reliability standards developed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and its regional entities, which are approved and enforced by FERC. Many of these, or similar, standards have been adopted in certain Canadian provinces including British Columbia and Alberta. The failure to develop, implement and maintain appropriate operating practices/systems and capital plans to address reliability obligations could lead to compliance violations and a Material Adverse Effect, including as a result of the exclusion of related costs from customer rates and other potentially significant penalties.

Indigenous Peoples' Land Claims
In British Columbia, the Corporation's utilities provide service to customers on Indigenous Peoples' lands and maintain facilities on lands that are subject to Indigenous Peoples' land claims. Various treaty negotiation processes involving Indigenous Peoples and the Governments of British Columbia and Canada are underway, but the basis for potential settlements is unclear and not all Indigenous Peoples are participating in such processes. To date, the policy of the Government of British Columbia has been to structure settlements without prejudicing existing third-party rights; however, there is no assurance that the settlement processes will not have a Material Adverse Effect.

FortisAlberta has distribution assets on Indigenous Peoples' lands in Alberta with access permits held by a third party. Some of these permits require approvals from First Nations and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. FortisAlberta may be unable to obtain such approvals or negotiate land-use agreements with reasonable terms. Significant failures in these regards could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Certain jointly owned facilities and portions of TEP's transmission lines are located on tribal lands pursuant to leases, land easements and other rights-of-way that are effective for specified time periods. The inability to receive future approvals for continued access to the facilities and land could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Joint-Ownership Interests and Third-Party Operators
Certain generating facilities from which TEP receives power are jointly owned with, or are operated by, third parties. TEP may not have sole discretion or any ability to affect the management or operations of such facilities, including how to best address changing economic conditions or environmental requirements. A divergence in the interests of TEP and those of the joint owners or operators could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Wataynikaneyap Partnership, which is owned 51% by 24 First Nations communities and 49% by a partnership between Fortis (80%) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (20%), is responsible for the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project. Fortis does not have sole discretion on decisions for the project and divergence in the interest of Fortis and the other partners could delay the project's completion, increase its anticipated cost, or adversely affect the reputation of Fortis, any of which could have a Material Adverse Effect.

General Economic Conditions
Fluctuations in general economic conditions, inflation, energy prices, employment levels, personal disposable incomes, housing starts, industrial activity and other factors may lower energy demand and reduce sales and reduced capital spending, particularly to the extent that related customer and Rate Base growth are impacted. A severe and prolonged economic downturn could also impair customers' ability to pay their bills in a timely manner. Each of these factors could lead to the impairment of goodwill or other long-term assets, and could have a Material Adverse Effect. Further, the impact of macroeconomic factors, including, but not limited to, international relations and geopolitical events, could cause weaker economic conditions or increase the volatility of the equity capital markets, which could impact the business and financial condition of the Corporation or adversely impact the Corporation's share price.

Commodity Price Volatility
Purchased power and gas, and generation fuel costs are subject to commodity price volatility, which is managed through regulator-approved: (i) mechanisms that permit the flow through in customer rates of commodity price changes and/or that provide for rate-stabilization and other deferral accounts; and (ii) price-risk management strategies such as the use of derivative contracts that effectively fix costs (see "Financial Instruments - Derivatives" on page 35).

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Management Discussion and Analysis
There is no assurance that current regulator-approved mechanisms or strategies will continue to exist in the future. Additionally, despite these mechanisms and strategies, severe and prolonged commodity price increases could result in rates that customers are unable to pay and/or could affect consumption and sales growth, which could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Purchased Power Supply
A significant portion of electricity and gas sold by the Corporation's utilities is purchased through the wholesale energy markets or pursuant to contracts with energy suppliers and is not being generated by the Corporation's utilities. A disruption in the wholesale energy markets, or a failure on the part of energy or fuel suppliers or operators of energy delivery systems that connect to the Corporation's utilities, could result in a loss and/or increase in the cost of purchased power and gas, which could have a Material Adverse Effect. The cost and availability of purchased power and gas may be adversely impacted by factors discussed under "Climate Change" on page 26, "Environmental Regulation" on page 27 and "Commodity Price Volatility" on page 29.

Counterparty Credit Risk
ITC has a concentration of credit risk as approximately 70% of its revenue is derived from three customers. These customers have investment-grade credit ratings and credit risk is further managed by MISO by requiring a letter of credit or cash deposit equal to the credit exposure, which is determined by a credit-scoring model and other factors.

FortisAlberta has a concentration of credit risk as its distribution service billings are to a relatively small group of retailers. Credit risk is managed by obtaining from the retailers either a cash deposit, letter of credit, an investment-grade credit rating, or a financial guarantee from an entity with an investment-grade credit rating.

Central Hudson has seen an increase in accounts receivable due to the suspension of collection efforts in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as higher commodity prices. Central Hudson continues to proactively contact customers regarding past-due balances to advise them of financial assistance available through federal and state programs, and collection efforts are expected to expand in 2023. Under its regulatory framework, Central Hudson can defer uncollectible write-offs that exceed 10 basis points above the amounts collected in customer rates for future recovery.

UNS Energy, Central Hudson, FortisBC Energy, Aitken Creek and Fortis may be exposed to credit risk from non‑performance by counterparties to derivative contracts. Credit risk is managed by net settling payments, when possible, and dealing only with counterparties that have investment-grade credit ratings. At UNS Energy and Central Hudson, certain contractual arrangements require counterparties to post collateral.

There is no assurance that credit risk management strategies will continue to be effective. Significant counterparty defaults could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Supply Chain
Domestic and global supply chain issues may delay the delivery or result in shortages of certain materials, equipment and other resources that are critical to the operation of the Corporation's utilities. Failure to eliminate or manage the constraints in the supply chain may impact the availability of items that are necessary to support operations as well as materials that are required for continued infrastructure growth and could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Interest Rates
Generally, the market price of the Corporation's common shares is inversely sensitive to interest rate changes. Additionally, allowed ROEs are exposed to changes in long-term interest rates. While a rising interest environment could result in higher allowed ROEs, such ROE changes tend to lag as a result of regulatory timelines. Borrowings under variable-rate credit facilities and long-term debt, as well as new debt issuances, are also exposed to interest rate changes. Although interest costs at the regulated utilities are generally recovered through customer rates, the discontinuance of regulatory mechanisms that permit the flow-through of actual interest costs, the impact of regulatory lag at UNS Energy, and higher finance costs on holding company debt could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Foreign Exchange Exposure
As at December 31, 2022, 67% of the Corporation's assets were located outside Canada and 59% of 2022 revenue was derived from foreign operations. The reporting currency of ITC, UNS Energy, Central Hudson, Caribbean Utilities, FortisTCI, Fortis Belize and Belize Electricity is, or is pegged to, the U.S. dollar. The earnings and cash flow from, and net investments in, these entities are exposed to fluctuations in the U.S. dollar-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate. The Corporation’s $22.3 billion five-year Capital Plan for 2023 through 2027 also includes exposure to foreign exchange.

Fortis has limited its U.S. dollar currency exposure through hedging. The Corporation has issued and designated U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt as an effective hedge of foreign net investments. Fortis has also entered into foreign exchange contracts and cross-currency swaps to manage a portion of its exposure to foreign currency risk.

Given only partial hedging, earnings and cash flow continue to be impacted by exchange rate fluctuations. In addition, there is no assurance that existing hedging strategies will continue to be effective, and therefore a significant, prolonged decrease in the U.S. dollar-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Access to Capital
The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries have incurred material amounts of indebtedness. Ongoing access to cost-effective capital is required to fund, among other things, capital expenditures and the repayment of maturing debt.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Operating Cash Flow may not be sufficient to fund the repayment of all outstanding liabilities when due or fund anticipated capital expenditures.

The ability to meet long-term debt repayments is dependent upon obtaining sufficient and cost-effective financing to replace maturing indebtedness. The ability to arrange financing is subject to numerous factors, including the results of operations and financial condition of Fortis and its subsidiaries, the regulatory environments including regulatory decisions regarding capital structure and allowed ROEs, capital market conditions, general economic conditions, credit ratings, and the environmental, social and governance profile of Fortis and its subsidiaries. Changes in credit ratings could affect credit risk spreads on new long-term debt and credit facilities, as well as their availability.

Fortis is a holding company and, as such, has no revenue-generating operations of its own. The Corporation’s subsidiaries are separate legal entities and have no independent obligation to pay dividends to Fortis. Prior to paying dividends to the Corporation, the subsidiaries have financial obligations that must be satisfied, including, among others, their operating expenses and obligations to creditors. Furthermore, the Corporation’s utilities are required by regulation to maintain a minimum equity-to-total capital ratio that may restrict their ability to pay dividends to the Corporation or may require the Corporation to contribute capital to such subsidiaries. The future enactment of laws or regulations may prohibit or further restrict the ability of the Corporation's subsidiaries to pay dividends or to repay intercorporate indebtedness. In addition, in the event of a subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization, the Corporation’s right to participate in a distribution of assets is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors. As a result, the Corporation’s ability to generate cash flow to service its debt obligations is reliant on the ability of its subsidiaries to generate sustained earnings and cash flows and to pay dividends and repay loans.

There is no assurance that sufficient capital will continue to be available on acceptable terms. For further information see "Liquidity and Capital Resources" on page 17.

Taxation
Earnings at Fortis and its subsidiaries could be impacted by changes in income tax rates and other tax legislation in Canada, the U.S. and other international jurisdictions. The nature, timing or impact of changes in tax laws cannot be predicted and could have a Material Adverse Effect. Although income taxes at the regulated utilities are generally recovered in customer rates, tax-related regulatory lag can result in recovery delays or non-recovery for certain periods. At the non-regulated level, changes in income tax rates and other tax legislation could materially affect the after-tax cost of existing and future debt which is not recoverable in customer rates.

Insurance
Insurance is maintained with reputable industry insurers for property damage, potential liabilities and business interruption for coverage considered appropriate and in accordance with industry practice.

A significant portion of transmission and distribution assets is uninsured, as is customary in North America, as the cost to insure such assets is prohibitive. Insurance is subject to coverage limits and deductibles, as well as time-sensitive claims discovery and reporting provisions. There is no assurance that: (i) the amounts and types of losses from actual damage, liabilities or business interruption will be fully covered by insurance; (ii) regulatory relief would be obtained for coverage shortfalls; (iii) adequate insurance at reasonable rates will continue to be available; or (iv) insurers will fulfill their obligations. Significant actual shortfalls in insurance coverage or claims payment could have a Material Adverse Effect. The availability and cost of certain types of insurance may be adversely impacted by the risks described under "Climate Change" on page 26.

Talent Management
The delivery of safe, reliable and cost-effective service depends on the attraction, development and retention of a skilled workforce as well as filling strategic positions. Like its peers, Fortis faces demographic challenges and competitive markets relating to trades, technical and professional staff, particularly considering its significant Capital Plan. ITC relies heavily on agreements with third parties to provide services for the construction, maintenance and operation of certain aspects of its business. Significant failures in attracting or retaining a skilled workforce or filling strategic positions within the Corporation or its utilities could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Labour Relations
Most of the Corporation's utilities employ members of labour unions or associations under collective bargaining agreements. Fortis considers its labour relationships to be satisfactory, but there is no assurance that this will continue or that existing collective bargaining agreements will be renewed on reasonable terms without work disruption or other job action. Significant failures in these regards could cause service interruptions and/or labour cost increases for which regulators may not allow full recovery in customer rates, and could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Post-Retirement Obligations
Fortis and most of its subsidiaries maintain a combination of defined benefit pension and/or OPEB plans for certain employees and retirees. The most significant cost drivers for these plans are investment performance and interest rates, which are affected by global financial markets. Regulatory deferral mechanisms are in place at many of the Corporation’s utilities that permit the flow through in customer rates of certain impacts associated with market fluctuations. Severe and prolonged market disruptions, significant declines in the market values of investments held to meet plan obligations, discount rate changes, participant demographics, changes in laws and regulations, as well as changes in existing regulatory treatment of post-retirement benefit costs, may increase plan expenses or require additional plan funding and could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Political Environment
The political environment, at the local, national or global level, may impact energy laws, governmental energy policies or regulatory decisions. For example, political pressure or intervention to address rising energy prices and customer affordability concerns may impact regulatory decisions, as well as the period over which the Corporation’s utilities recover allowed costs.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
The business is further exposed to risks associated with international relations and geopolitical events. Political, economic or social instability or events, trade disputes, increased tariffs, changes in laws or the imposition of onerous regulations applicable to existing operations, currency restrictions, and the impacts of changes in political leadership could lead to an increase in commodity prices, impact the availability and cost of energy or generally affect global economic conditions, any of which could have a Material Adverse Effect (see "Environmental Regulation" at page 27 and "General Economic Conditions" at page 29).

Reputation, Relationships and Stakeholder Activism
There can be no assurance that internal processes, controls or audits will ensure compliance with the Corporation's internal policies, including its Code of Conduct, or anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. Employees, affiliates, independent contractors or agents may violate such policies and laws, which may potentially lead to reputational damage, in addition to potential fines, penalties or litigation, any of which could have a Material Adverse Effect.

The Corporation's operations and growth prospects require strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, governments and agencies, Indigenous communities, landowners, and environmental organizations. Inadequately managing expectations and issues important to stakeholders, including those arising during construction of Major Capital Projects, could affect the Corporation's reputation as well as have a significant impact on its operations and infrastructure development. See "Required Approvals" and "Indigenous Land Claims" at page 29.

External stakeholders are increasingly challenging companies regarding climate change, sustainability, diversity, returns (including ROEs and ROAs), executive compensation and other matters. Public opposition to larger infrastructure projects is becoming increasingly common, which can challenge capital plans and resultant organic growth. While the Corporation actively monitors such activism and is committed to developing stronger relationships with its external stakeholders, failure to effectively manage or respond to stakeholder activism could have a Material Adverse Effect.

Legal, Administrative and Other Proceedings
Legal, administrative and other proceedings arise in the ordinary course of business and may include environmental claims, employment-related claims, securities-based litigation, contractual disputes, personal injury or property damage claims, actions by regulatory or tax authorities, and other matters. Unfavourable outcomes such as judgments or settlements for monetary or other damages, injunctions, denial or revocation of permits, reputational harm, and other results could have a Material Adverse Effect.


ACCOUNTING MATTERS

Critical Accounting Estimates

General
The preparation of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements required management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of, and disclosures related to, assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, gains, losses and contingencies. Management evaluates these estimates on an ongoing basis based upon historical experience, current conditions, and assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time they are made, with any adjustments recognized in the period they become known. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.

Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
As at December 31, 2022, Fortis recognized regulatory assets of $4.0 billion (2021 - $3.6 billion) and regulatory liabilities of $3.9 billion (2021 - $3.2 billion).

Regulatory assets represent future revenues and/or receivables associated with certain costs incurred that will be, or are expected to be, recovered from customers in future periods through the rate-setting process. Regulatory liabilities represent: (i) future reductions or limitations of increases in revenue associated with amounts that will be, or are expected to be, refunded to customers through the rate-setting process; or (ii) obligations to provide future service that customers have paid for in advance.

The recognition of regulatory assets and liabilities and the period(s) of settlement are often estimates based on past, existing or expected regulatory orders in relation to the nature of the underlying amounts, and are subject to regulatory approval. There is no assurance that actual settlement amounts and the related settlement periods will not be materially different from those estimated. Differences arising from the regulator's orders would be recognized in accordance with those orders, whereby any amounts disallowed would be immediately recognized in earnings with the remainder recognized in earnings in accordance with their inclusion in customer rates.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Employee Future Benefits
Key Estimates and Assumptions
Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
OPEB Plans
Years ended December 31
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 2022 2021 
Funded status: (1)
Benefit obligation (2)
(3,063)(3,922)(582)(747)
Plan assets3,079 3,722 389 440 
16 (200)(193)(307)
Net benefit cost (2)
19 64 26 35 
Key assumptions: (weighted average %)
Discount rate: (3)
During the year
2.97 2.60 2.97 2.60 
As at December 31
5.27 3.00 5.36 2.97 
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (4)
5.87 5.40 5.00 4.88 
Rate of compensation increase
3.33 3.30  — 
Health care cost trend increase rate (5)
 — 4.48 4.49 
(1)Periodic actuarial valuations determine funding contributions for the pension plans and U.S. OPEB plans, while Canadian OPEB plans are unfunded
(2)Actuarially determined using the projected benefits method prorated on service and management's best estimate of expected plan investment performance, salary escalation, average remaining service life of employees, mortality rates and, for OPEB plans, expected health care costs
(3)Reflects market interest rates on high‑quality bonds with cash flows that match the timing and amount of expected pension payments
(4)Developed using best estimates of expected returns, volatilities and correlations for each class of asset. Estimates are based on historical performance, future expectations and periodic portfolio rebalancing among the diversified asset classes
(5)Actuarially determined, the projected 2023 rate is 6.17% and is assumed to decrease over the next 12 years to the ultimate rate of 4.48% in 2034 and thereafter

Sensitivity AnalysisRate of ReturnDiscount RateHealth Care Costs
Trend Rate
Year ended December 31, 2022
1% change1% change1% change
($ millions)IncreaseDecreaseIncreaseDecreaseIncreaseDecrease
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net benefit cost(33)27 (35)62 n/an/a
Projected benefit obligation17 (49)(337)401 n/an/a
OPEB plans:
Net benefit cost(5)5 (12)12 17 (13)
Accumulated benefit obligation  (70)85 64 (57)

At the regulated utilities, changes in net benefit cost are generally expected to be reflected in customer rates, subject to regulatory lag and forecast risk at certain utilities.

ITC, Central Hudson, FortisBC Energy, FortisBC Electric and Newfoundland Power have regulator‑approved mechanisms to defer variations between actual net pension cost and that forecast and reflected in customer rates. There is no assurance that these deferral mechanisms will continue in the future.

Depreciation and Amortization
As at December 31, 2022, Fortis recognized property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of $43.2 billion (2021 - $39.2 billion) representing 67% of total assets (2021 - 68%). Depreciation and amortization of these assets totalled $1.6 billion for 2022 (2021 - $1.4 billion).

Depreciation and amortization reflect the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets, which considers historical experience, manufacturers' ratings and specifications, the past and expected future pattern and nature of usage, and other factors.

At the regulated utilities, depreciation rates require regulatory approval and include a provision for estimated future removal costs, not identified as a legal obligation. Estimates primarily reflect historical experience and expected cost trends. The provision is recognized as a long-term regulatory liability against which actual removal costs are netted when incurred. As at December 31, 2022, this regulatory liability was $1.3 billion (2021 - $1.2 billion).

Depreciation rates at the regulated utilities are typically determined through periodic depreciation studies performed by external experts. Where actual experience differs from previous estimates, resultant differences are generally reflected in future depreciation rates and thereby recovered or refunded through customer rates in the manner prescribed by the regulator.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Goodwill Impairment
As at December 31, 2022, Fortis recognized goodwill of $12.5 billion (2021 - $11.7 billion), representing 19% of total assets (2021 - 20%). The increase in goodwill was due to the impact of foreign exchange associated with the translation of U.S. dollar-denominated goodwill.

Goodwill at each of the Corporation's 11 reporting units is tested for impairment annually and whenever an event or change in circumstances indicates that fair value may be below carrying value. If so determined, goodwill is written down to estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.

The Corporation performs a qualitative assessment on each reporting unit and if it is determined that it is not likely that fair value is less than carrying value, then a quantitative estimate of fair value is not required. When a quantitative assessment is performed, the primary method for estimating fair value of the reporting units is the income approach, whereby net cash flow projections are discounted. Underlying estimates and assumptions, with varying degrees of uncertainty, include the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, growth rates, and discount rates. A secondary valuation, the market approach along with a reconciliation of the total estimated fair value of all the reporting units to the Corporation's market capitalization, is also performed and evaluated.

The recognition of impairment losses could have a Material Adverse Effect. Such losses are not recoverable in regulated utility rates. To the extent impairment losses signal lower expected future cash flows to support interest payments on unregulated holding company debt and dividends on common shares, they could adversely affect the future cost of such capital, expressed as higher interest rates on such debt, which is not recoverable in regulated utility rates, and lower common share market prices.

Income Tax
As at December 31, 2022, deferred income tax liabilities, current income tax payable included in accounts payable, deferred income taxes included in regulatory assets, and deferred income taxes included in regulatory liabilities totalled $4.1 billion, $88 million, $1.9 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively (2021 - $3.6 billion, $31 million, $1.8 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively). Income tax expense was $289 million in 2022 (2021 - $234 million).

Current income taxes reflect the estimated taxes payable/receivable in the current year based on enacted tax rates and laws, and the estimated proportion of taxable earnings/loss attributable to various jurisdictions.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect temporary differences between the tax and accounting basis of assets and liabilities. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined for each temporary difference based on enacted income tax rates and laws in effect when the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recognized in earnings to the extent that future tax recovery is not assessed as "more likely than not".

At the regulated utilities, differences between the income tax expense or recovery recognized under U.S. GAAP and reflected in customer rates, which is expected to be recovered from, or refunded to, customers in future rates, are recognized as regulatory assets or liabilities. These are subsequently amortized to earnings in accordance with their inclusion in customer rates pursuant to the regulator's orders. Otherwise, changes in expectations and resultant estimates arising from changes in tax rates, tax laws, jurisdictional earnings allocations and other factors are recognized in earnings upon occurrence.

The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries are subject to taxation in Canada, the United States and other foreign jurisdictions. The material jurisdictions in which the Corporation is subject to potential income tax compliance examinations include the United States (Federal, Arizona, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and New York) and Canada (Federal, British Columbia and Alberta). The Corporation's 2018 to 2022 taxation years are still open for audit in Canadian jurisdictions, and its 2018 to 2022 taxation years are still open for audit in U.S. jurisdictions. The impact of such income tax compliance examinations could be material to the Corporation's financial statements (see "Business Risks - Taxation" on page 31).

In August 2022, the IRA was passed into U.S. law. The legislation will be funded, in part, by the introduction of a new 15% corporate alternative minimum income tax, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. While this tax is expected to be applicable to Fortis, the Corporation does not currently expect it to have a material impact on its financial results, Operating Cash Flow or credit ratings.

In November 2022, the Department of Finance Canada released revised draft legislation which included a proposal on interest deductibility. It is unknown when the legislation may be enacted. In addition, the 2021 Canadian federal budget included proposed changes in relation to international taxation. There has been no significant update on this proposal, and it is unknown when draft legislation may be available. Changes in tax legislation could affect the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows of the Corporation as discussed under “Business Risks - Taxation” on page 31. Fortis will continue to assess the impacts as more details on the tax proposals become available.

Derivatives
The fair values of derivatives are based on estimates that cannot be determined with precision as they involve uncertainties and matters of judgment and, therefore, may not be relevant in predicting future earnings or cash flows.


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Management Discussion and Analysis
Contingencies
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including those generally described under "Business Risks - Legal, Administrative and Other Proceedings" on page 32, for which no amounts have been accrued because the outcomes currently cannot be reasonably determined. Further information is provided in Note 26 in the 2022 Annual Financial Statements.


FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Long-Term Debt and Other
As at December 31, 2022, the carrying value of long-term debt, including the current portion, was $28.6 billion (2021 - $25.5 billion) compared to an estimated fair value of $25.8 billion (2021 - $28.8 billion). Since Fortis does not intend to settle long-term debt prior to maturity, the excess of fair value over carrying value does not represent an actual liability.

The consolidated carrying value of the remaining financial instruments, other than derivatives, approximates fair value, reflecting their short-term maturity, normal trade credit terms and/or nature.

Derivatives
The Corporation generally limits the use of derivatives to those that qualify as accounting, economic or cash flow hedges, or those that are approved for regulatory recovery. Derivatives are recorded at fair value, with certain exceptions, including those derivatives that qualify for the normal purchase and normal sale exception.

Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral
UNS Energy holds electricity power purchase contracts, customer supply contracts and gas swap contracts to reduce its exposure to energy price risk. Fair values are measured primarily under the market approach using independent third-party information, where possible. When published prices are not available, adjustments are applied based on historical price curve relationships, transmission costs and line losses.

Central Hudson holds swap contracts for electricity and natural gas to minimize price volatility by fixing the effective purchase price. Fair values are measured using forward pricing provided by independent third-party information.

FortisBC Energy holds gas supply contracts to fix the effective purchase price of natural gas. Fair values reflect the present value of future cash flows based on published market prices and forward natural gas curves.

Unrealized gains or losses associated with changes in the fair value of these energy contracts are deferred as a regulatory asset or liability for recovery from, or refund to, customers in future rates, as permitted by the regulators. As at December 31, 2022, unrealized losses of $84 million (2021 - $20 million) were recognized as regulatory assets and unrealized gains of $224 million (2021 - $52 million) were recognized as regulatory liabilities.

Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral
UNS Energy holds wholesale trading contracts to fix power prices and realize potential margin, of which 10% of any realized gains is shared with customers through rate stabilization accounts. Fair values are measured using a market approach incorporating, where possible, independent third-party information.

Aitken Creek holds gas swap contracts to manage its exposure to changes in natural gas prices, capture natural gas price spreads, and manage the financial risk posed by physical transactions. Fair values are measured using forward pricing from published market sources.

Unrealized gains or losses associated with changes in the fair value of these energy contracts are recognized in revenue. In 2022, unrealized gains of $34 million (2021 - $21 million) were recognized in revenue.

Total return swaps
The Corporation holds total return swaps to manage the cash flow risk associated with forecast future cash settlements of certain stock-based compensation obligations. The swaps have a combined notional amount of $114 million and terms of one to three years expiring at varying dates through January 2025. Fair value is measured using an income valuation approach based on forward pricing curves. Unrealized gains and losses associated with changes in fair value are recognized in other income, net. In 2022, unrealized losses of $22 million (2021 - unrealized gains of $17 million) were recognized in other income, net.

Foreign exchange contracts
The Corporation holds U.S. dollar-denominated foreign exchange contracts to help mitigate exposure to foreign exchange rate volatility. The contracts expire at varying dates through May 2024 and have a combined notional amount of $352 million. Fair value was measured using independent third-party information. Unrealized gains and losses associated with changes in fair value are recognized in other income, net. In 2022, unrealized losses of $9 million (2021 - $11 million) were recognized in other income, net.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Interest rate swaps
ITC entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps to manage the interest rate risk associated with planned borrowings. The swaps, which had a combined notional value of US$450 million, were terminated in September 2022 with the issuance of US$600 million senior notes and realized gains of $52 million (US$39 million) were recognized in other comprehensive income, which will be reclassified to earnings as a component of interest expense over five years.

Cross-Currency interest rate swaps
In May 2022, the Corporation entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps with a 7-year term to effectively convert its $500 million, 4.43% unsecured senior notes to US$391 million, 4.34% debt. The Corporation designated this notional U.S. debt as an effective hedge of its foreign net investments and unrealized gains and losses associated with exchange rate fluctuations on the notional U.S. debt are recognized in other comprehensive income, consistent with the translation adjustment related to the net investments. Other changes in the fair value of the swaps are also recognized in other comprehensive income but are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Fair value is measured using a discounted cash flow method based on SOFR rates. In 2022, unrealized losses of $17 million were recorded in other comprehensive income.

Other investments
UNS Energy holds investments in money market accounts, and ITC and Central Hudson hold investments in trust associated with supplemental retirement benefit plans for select employees, which include mutual funds and money market accounts. These investments are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices in active markets. Gains and losses are recognized in other income, net. In 2022, unrealized losses of $11 million (2021 - unrealized gains of $5 million) were recognized in other income, net.

Derivative Fair Values
The following table presents derivative assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.
($ millions)
Level 1 (1)
Level 2 (1)
Level 3 (1)
Total
As at December 31, 2022
Assets (2)
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral  304  304 
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral 49  49 
Other investments 150   150 
150 353  503 
Liabilities (3)
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral  (164) (164)
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (8) (8)
Foreign exchange contracts, total return and cross-currency interest rate swaps (26) (26)
 (198) (198)
As at December 31, 2021
Assets (2)
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral — 78 — 78 
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral — 16 — 16 
Foreign exchange contracts, total return and interest rate swaps 23 — 25 
Other investments 137 — — 137 
160 96 — 256 
Liabilities (3)
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral— (46)— (46)
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral— (3)— (3)
— (49)— (49)
(1)Under the hierarchy, fair value is determined using: (i) Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets; (ii) Level 2 - other pricing inputs directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace; and (iii) Level 3 - unobservable inputs, used when observable inputs are not available. Classifications reflect the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
(2)Included in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and other current assets or other assets
(3)Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities or other liabilities

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Derivative Volumes
As at December 312022 2021 
Energy contracts subject to regulatory deferral (1)
Electricity swap contracts (GWh)
586 509 
Electricity power purchase contracts (GWh)
224 731 
Gas swap contracts (PJ)
185 151 
Gas supply contract premiums (PJ)
148 144 
Energy contracts not subject to regulatory deferral (1)
Wholesale trading contracts (GWh)
1,886 1,886 
Gas swap contracts (PJ)
34 29 
(1)Energy contracts settle on various dates through 2029


SELECTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Years ended December 31
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 2020 
Revenue
11,043 9,448 8,935 
Net earnings
1,514 1,405 1,389 
Common Equity Earnings
1,330 1,231 1,209 
EPS: ($)
Basic
2.78 2.61 2.60 
Diluted
2.78 2.61 2.60 
Total assets
64,252 57,659 55,481 
Long-term debt (excluding current portion)
25,931 23,707 23,113 
Dividends declared: ($)
Per common share
2.200 2.080 1.965 
Per first preference share:
Series F
1.2250 1.2250 1.2250 
Series G
1.0983 1.0983 1.0983 
Series H (1)
0.4588 0.4588 0.5003 
Series I (2)
0.9157 0.3926 0.4987 
Series J
1.1875 1.1875 1.1875 
Series K
0.9823 0.9823 0.9823 
Series M
0.9783 0.9783 0.9783 
(1)The annual dividend per share was reset to $0.4588 for the five-year period from June 1, 2020 up to but excluding June 1, 2025
(2)Floating quarterly dividend rate is reset every quarter based on the then current three-month Government of Canada Treasury Bill rate plus the applicable reset dividend yield

2022/2021
For a discussion of the changes in revenue, net earnings, Common Equity Earnings, EPS, total assets and long-term debt see "Performance at a Glance" on page 3, "Operating Results" on page 9, and "Financial Position" on page 16.

2021/2020
The increase in revenue was due primarily to: (i) higher flow-through costs in customer rates; (ii) Rate Base growth; (iii) new customer rates, effective January 1, 2021 and higher wholesale sales at TEP; and (iv) higher retail electricity sales, primarily in Western Canada and the Caribbean, partially offset by lower sales in Arizona due to unfavourable weather. The increase in revenue was partially offset by an unfavourable foreign exchange impact of $345 million and a $40 million favourable base ROE adjustment recognized at ITC in 2020 as a result of the May 2020 FERC decision.

Common Equity Earnings increased by $22 million compared to 2020. Growth in Common Equity Earnings was tempered by the unfavourable impact of foreign exchange of $48 million, and significant one-time items recognized in 2020 of $14 million. The significant items in 2020 included an adjustment to ITC's base ROE, partially offset by the finalization of U.S. tax reform. These impacts were partially offset by unrealized mark-to-market gains of $12 million in 2021 on natural gas derivatives at Aitken Creek.

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Excluding the impact of the above noted items, the Corporation delivered higher earnings of $72 million reflecting: (i) Rate Base growth; (ii) higher earnings in Arizona primarily due to new customer rates at TEP effective January 1, 2021, partially offset by lower sales due to unfavourable weather and higher operating costs; (iii) continued recovery in the Caribbean from economic conditions experienced in 2020 associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic; and (iv) higher sales at FortisAlberta associated with favourable weather, partially offset by a higher effective income tax rate. This growth was partially offset by lower hydroelectric production in Belize, and lower earnings at Aitken Creek due to realized losses on natural gas contracts.

In addition to the above-noted items impacting earnings, the change in EPS reflected an increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, largely associated with the Corporation's DRIP.

The increase in total assets was due to capital expenditures in 2021 as well as an increase in employee future benefit balances, driven by higher discount rates, partially offset by unfavourable foreign exchange on the translation of U.S. dollar-denominated assets.


FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

Sales
(GWh, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance
Regulated Utilities
UNS Energy
Retail Electricity
2,264 2,206 58 
Wholesale Electricity
1,247 1,749 (502)
Gas (PJ)
5 — 
Central Hudson
Electricity
1,158 1,203 (45)
Gas (PJ)
8 
FortisBC Energy (PJ)
75 74 
FortisAlberta
4,200 4,147 53 
FortisBC Electric
967 927 40 
Other Electric
2,443 2,449 (6)
Non-Regulated
Energy Infrastructure83 13 70 

The decrease in electricity sales was driven by UNS Energy due to lower wholesale electricity sales, partially offset by higher retail electricity sales due to favourable weather and customer growth. The decrease was partially offset by higher electricity sales in: (i) Fortis Belize, due to higher hydroelectric production associated with rainfall levels; and (ii) FortisAlberta, due to higher load from industrial customers and higher average consumption by residential customers.

The increase in gas sales was driven by Central Hudson due to higher average consumption by commercial and industrial customers.

Revenue and Common Equity EarningsRevenueEarnings
($ millions, except as indicated)2022 2021 Variance2022 2021 Variance
Regulated Utilities
ITC500 418 82 126 103 23 
UNS Energy716 540 176 45 33 12 
Central Hudson396 283 113 37 39 (2)
FortisBC Energy725 592 133 84 78 
FortisAlberta169 156 13 34 23 11 
FortisBC Electric136 133 14 14 — 
Other Electric448 401 47 40 29 11 
Non-regulated
Energy Infrastructure78 60 18 49 40 
Corporate and Other — — (59)(31)(28)
Total3,168 2,583 585 370 328 42 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (# millions)
481.1 473.7 7.4 
Basic EPS ($)
0.77 0.69 0.08 

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Management Discussion and Analysis
The increase in revenue was due primarily to: (i) higher flow-through costs in customer rates, driven by higher commodity prices; (ii) Rate Base growth; (iii) higher wholesale and transmission revenue, as well as retail electricity sales at UNS Energy; and (iv) favourable foreign exchange of $106 million.

The increase in Common Equity Earnings was driven by: (i) Rate Base growth; (ii) higher retail electricity sales and transmission revenue at UNS Energy; (iii) higher earnings from the energy infrastructure segment driven by hydroelectric production in Belize, as well as the favourable impact of market conditions at Aitken Creek; and (iv) the timing of expenses at FortisAlberta. The translation of U.S. dollar-denominated subsidiary earnings at the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate and lower stock based compensation costs also contributed to results with these impacts exceeding the related losses associated with hedging activities. The increase in earnings was partially offset by higher corporate costs, reflecting higher finance costs and a lower income tax recovery, as well as lower earnings at Central Hudson, reflecting the finalization of the company's rate application in late 2021 with retroactive application to July 1, 2021.

The increase in basic EPS reflects higher Common Equity Earnings, as discussed above, partially offset by an increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, largely associated with the Corporation's DRIP.

Cash Flows
($ millions)2022 2021 Variance
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period395 225 170 
Cash from (used in):
Operating activities869 717 152 
Investing activities(1,152)(985)(167)
Financing activities103 174 (71)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(6)— (6)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period209 131 78 

Operating Activities
Operating Cash Flow increased due to: (i) higher cash earnings, reflecting Rate Base growth, as well as higher retail electricity sales and transmission revenue in Arizona; (ii) favourable changes in regulatory deferrals due to the timing of flow-through costs in customer rates, and (iii) the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate. The increase was partially offset by the timing of inventory purchases at UNS Energy.

Investing Activities
The variance reflects higher capital expenditures in accordance with the Corporation's 2022 Capital Plan.

Financing Activities
See "Cash Flow Summary" on page 18.

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
Common
Equity
RevenueEarningsBasic EPSDiluted EPS
Quarter ended($ millions)($ millions)($)($)
December 31, 20223,168 370 0.77 0.77 
September 30, 20222,553 326 0.68 0.68 
June 30, 20222,487 284 0.59 0.59 
March 31, 20222,835 350 0.74 0.74 
December 31, 20212,583 328 0.69 0.69 
September 30, 20212,196 295 0.63 0.62 
June 30, 20212,130 253 0.54 0.54 
March 31, 20212,539 355 0.76 0.76 

Generally, within each calendar year, quarterly results fluctuate in accordance with seasonality. Given the diversified nature of the Corporation's subsidiaries, seasonality varies. Most of the annual earnings of the gas utilities are realized in the first and fourth quarters due to space-heating requirements. Earnings for the electric distribution utilities in the U.S. are generally highest in the second and third quarters due to the use of air conditioning and other cooling equipment.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Generally, from one calendar year to the next, quarterly results reflect: (i) continued organic growth driven by the Corporation's Capital Plan; (ii) any significant temperature fluctuations from seasonal norms; (iii) the timing and significance of any regulatory decisions; (iv) changes in the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate; (v) for revenue, the flow through in customer rates of commodity costs; and (vi) for EPS, increases in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

December 2022/December 2021
See "Fourth Quarter Results" on page 38.

September 2022/September 2021
Common Equity Earnings increased by $31 million and basic EPS increased by $0.05 in comparison to the third quarter of 2021 due to: (i) Rate Base growth, mainly at ITC; (ii) higher retail electricity sales, transmission revenue and earnings associated with the Oso Grande generating facility in Arizona; (iii) higher earnings from the energy infrastructure segment mainly due to mark-to-market accounting of natural gas derivatives and higher hydroelectric production in Belize; and (iv) the impact of new customer rates and the timing of operating costs at Central Hudson.

Growth was tempered by the timing of expenses in Alberta and a favourable adjustment recognized in 2021 related to interest rate swaps at ITC. Results for the third quarter of 2022 were also impacted by significant items at ITC, including costs associated with the suspension of the Lake Erie Connector project, and the revaluation of deferred income tax assets due to a reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the state of Iowa. The impact of mark-to-market losses associated with hedging activities was more than offset by lower stock-based compensation costs and the translation of U.S. dollar-denominated subsidiary earnings at the higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate. The change in basic EPS also reflected an increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, largely associated with the Corporation's DRIP.

June 2022/June 2021
Common Equity Earnings increased by $31 million and basic EPS increased by $0.05 in comparison to the second quarter of 2021 due to: (i) Rate Base growth; (ii) higher earnings from the energy infrastructure segment, largely reflecting favourable changes in the mark-to-market accounting of natural gas derivatives at Aitken Creek; and (iii) a higher U.S.-to-Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate. Growth was partially offset by losses on investments that support retirement benefits at UNS Energy and ITC, reflecting market conditions, and the timing of quarterly earnings from Arizona and Alberta. In comparison to the second quarter of 2021, results from UNS Energy were tempered, as expected, by the timing of earnings related to the Oso Grande generating facility, and earnings from FortisAlberta were lower due to the timing of operating expenses. The change in basic EPS also reflected an increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, largely associated with the Corporation's DRIP.

March 2022/March 2021
Common Equity Earnings decreased by $5 million and basic EPS decreased by $0.02 in comparison to the first quarter of 2021 due to higher unrealized losses of $14 million on the mark-to-market accounting of natural gas derivatives at Aitken Creek. Excluding this impact, the Corporation delivered earnings growth driven by Rate Base growth at ITC and the western Canadian utilities, and higher sales in the Caribbean. Growth was partially offset by lower hydroelectric production in Belize, and lower earnings at Central Hudson mainly due to the costs of implementing a new CIS.

Earnings in Arizona were broadly consistent with the first quarter of 2021. The impact of higher electricity sales and lower planned generation maintenance costs was offset by the timing of earnings related to the Oso Grande generating facility, as expected. Losses on retirement investments also unfavourably impacted earnings at UNS Energy in the quarter.

The change in basic EPS also reflected an increase in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, largely associated with the Corporation's DRIP.


RELATED-PARTY AND INTER-COMPANY TRANSACTIONS

Related-party transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the amount of consideration agreed to by the related parties. There were no material related-party transactions in 2022 or 2021.

The lease of gas storage capacity and gas sales from Aitken Creek to FortisBC Energy of $37 million in 2022 (2021 - $38 million) are inter-company transactions between non-regulated and regulated entities, which were not eliminated on consolidation.

As at December 31, 2022, accounts receivable included $7 million due from Belize Electricity (2021 - $22 million).

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Management Discussion and Analysis
Fortis periodically provides short-term financing to subsidiaries to support capital expenditures and seasonal working capital requirements, the impacts of which are eliminated on consolidation. As at December 31, 2022, there were no inter-segment loans outstanding (2021 - $126 million). Interest charged on inter-segment loans was not material in 2022 and 2021.


MANAGEMENT'S EVALUATION OF CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
DCP are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports filed with, or submitted to, securities regulatory authorities is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under Canadian and U.S. securities laws. As of December 31, 2022, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of, and with the participation of, the Corporation's management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the Corporation's DCP, as defined in the applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that such DCP are effective as of December 31, 2022.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting
ICFR is designed by, or under the supervision of, the Corporation's CEO and CFO and effected by the Corporation's Board, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because of its inherent limitations, ICFR may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Corporation's management, including the Corporation's CEO and CFO, assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation's ICFR as of December 31, 2022, based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2022, the Corporation's ICFR was effective.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, there have been no changes in the Corporation's ICFR that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's ICFR.


OUTLOOK

Fortis continues to enhance shareholder value through the execution of its Capital Plan, the balance and strength of its diversified portfolio of regulated utility businesses, and growth opportunities within and proximate to its service territories. While energy price volatility, global supply chain constraints and persistent inflation are issues of potential concern that continue to evolve, the Corporation does not currently expect there to be a material impact on its operations or financial results in 2023.

Fortis is executing on the transition to a cleaner energy future and is on track to achieve its corporate-wide targets to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2035. Upon achieving this target, 99% of the Corporation's assets will support energy delivery and renewable, carbon-free generation. The Corporation's additional 2050 net-zero direct GHG emissions target reinforces Fortis' commitment to decarbonize over the long-term, while preserving customer reliability and affordability.

The Corporation's $22.3 billion five-year Capital Plan is expected to increase midyear Rate Base from $34.1 billion in 2022 to $46.1 billion by 2027, translating into a five-year CAGR of 6.2%.

Beyond the five-year Capital Plan, additional opportunities to expand and extend growth include: further expansion of the electric transmission grid in the U.S. to facilitate the interconnection of cleaner energy, including infrastructure investments associated with the IRA and the MISO LRTP; climate adaptation and grid resiliency investments; renewable gas solutions and LNG infrastructure in British Columbia; and the acceleration of cleaner energy infrastructure investments across our jurisdictions.

Fortis expects its long-term growth in Rate Base will drive earnings that support dividend growth guidance of 4-6% annually through 2027. This dividend growth guidance will also provide flexibility to fund more capital with internally-generated funds and is premised on the assumptions and material factors listed under "Forward-Looking Information".



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Management Discussion and Analysis
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Fortis includes forward-looking information in the MD&A within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, (collectively referred to as "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information reflects expectations of Fortis management regarding future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as anticipates, believes, budgets, could, estimates, expects, forecasts, intends, may, might, plans, projects, schedule, should, target, will, would, and the negative of these terms, and other similar terminology or expressions, have been used to identify the forward-looking information, which includes, without limitation: forecast capital expenditures for 2023-2027, including cleaner energy investments; forecast Rate Base and Rate Base growth for 2023 and through 2027; targeted annual dividend growth through 2027; the expectation that Fortis is well-positioned to capitalize on evolving industry opportunities, including additional investment opportunities beyond the Capital Plan; the expectation that volatility in energy prices, global supply chain constraints and persistent inflation will not have a material impact on operations or financial results in 2023 or the 2023-2027 capital plan; the 2030 GHG emissions reduction target; the 2035 GHG emissions reduction target and projected asset mix; the expectation to achieve the 2030 and 2035 GHG emissions reduction targets without the use of carbon offsets; the 2050 net-zero direct GHG emissions target and how that target is expected to be achieved; TEP's IRP and the expectation to exit coal by 2032; the expected timing, outcome and impact of regulatory proceedings and decisions; the expected or potential funding sources for operating expenses, interest costs and capital expenditures; the expectation that maintaining the targeted capital structure of the regulated operating subsidiaries will not have an impact on the Corporation's ability to pay dividends in the foreseeable future; the expected consolidated fixed-term debt maturities and repayments over the next five years; the expectation that the Corporation and its subsidiaries will continue to have access to long-term capital and will remain compliant with debt covenants in 2023; the expected uses of proceeds from debt financings; the targeted capital structure; the nature, timing, benefits and expected costs of certain capital projects, including ITC's transmission projects associated with the MISO LRTP, renewable generation projects at UNS Energy, the Vail-to-Tortolita Transmission Project, the Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion, the AMI Project; the Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Gas Line Project, the Tilbury 1B Project, the Okanagan Capacity Upgrade, the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project, and additional opportunities beyond the capital plan, including investments associated with the IRA, the MISO LRTP, TEP's IRP, climate adaptation and grid resiliency, and renewable gas solutions and LNG infrastructure in British Columbia; the expectation that the introduction of a corporate alternative minimum income tax will not have a material impact on financial results, Operating Cash Flow or credit ratings; the expectation that long-term growth in Rate Base will drive earnings that support dividend growth guidance of 4-6% annually through 2027; and the expectation that the dividend growth guidance will provide flexibility to fund more capital internally.

Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Certain material factors or assumptions have been applied in drawing the conclusions contained in the forward-looking information including, without limitation: no material impact from volatility in energy prices, global supply chain constraints and persistent inflation; reasonable regulatory decisions and the expectation of regulatory stability; the successful execution of the capital plan; no material capital project or financing cost overrun; sufficient human resources to deliver service and execute the capital plan; the realization of additional opportunities beyond the capital plan; no significant variability in interest rates; the Board exercising its discretion to declare dividends, taking into account the financial performance and condition of the Corporation; no significant operational disruptions or environmental liability or upset; the continued ability to maintain the performance of the electricity and gas systems; no severe and prolonged economic downturn; sufficient liquidity and capital resources; the ability to hedge exposures to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, natural gas prices and electricity prices; the continued availability of natural gas, fuel, coal and electricity supply; continuation of power supply and capacity purchase contracts; no significant changes in government energy plans, environmental laws and regulations that could have a material negative impact; maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; the ability to obtain and maintain licences and permits; retention of existing service areas; no significant changes in tax laws and the continued tax deferred treatment of earnings from the Corporation's foreign operations; continued maintenance of information technology infrastructure and no material breach of cybersecurity; continued favourable relations with Indigenous Peoples; and favourable labour relations.

Fortis cautions readers that a number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors should be considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information. Risk factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations are detailed under the heading "Business Risks" in this MD&A and in other continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Key risk factors for 2023 include, but are not limited to: uncertainty regarding changes in utility regulation, including the outcome of regulatory proceedings at the Corporation's utilities; the physical risks associated with the provision of electric and gas service, which are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change; risks related to environmental laws and regulations; risks associated with capital projects and the impact on the Corporation's continued growth; risks associated with cybersecurity and information and operations technology; the impact of weather variability and seasonality on heating and cooling loads, gas distribution volumes and hydroelectric generation; risks associated with commodity price volatility and supply of purchased power; and risks related to general economic conditions, including inflation, interest rate and foreign exchange risks.

All forward-looking information herein is given as of February 9, 2023. Fortis disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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GLOSSARY


2022 Annual Financial Statements: the Corporation's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022

Actual Payout Ratio: dividends per common share divided by basic EPS

Adjusted Basic EPS: Adjusted Common Equity Earnings divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Adjusted Common Equity Earnings: net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders adjusted as shown under "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14

Adjusted Payout Ratio: dividends per common share divided by Adjusted Basic EPS as shown under "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14

AFUDC: allowance for funds used during construction

Aitken Creek: Aitken Creek Gas Storage ULC, a direct 93.8%-owned subsidiary of FortisBC Holdings Inc.

AMI: Advanced Metering Infrastructure

ACC: Arizona Corporation Commission

AUC: Alberta Utilities Commission

BCUC: British Columbia Utilities Commission

BECOL: Belize Electric Company Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis (now known as Fortis Belize)

Belize Electricity: Belize Electricity Limited, in which Fortis indirectly holds a 33% equity interest

Board: Board of Directors of the Corporation

CAGR(s): compound average growth rate of a particular item. CAGR = (EV/BV) 1-N -1, where: (i) EV is the ending value of the item; (ii) BV is the beginning value of the item; and (iii) N is the number of periods. Calculated on a constant U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate

Capital Expenditures: cash outlay for additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets as shown in the Annual Financial Statements, as well as Fortis' 39% share of capital spending for the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Power Project. See "Non-US GAAP Financial Measures" on page 14

Capital Plan: forecast Capital Expenditures. Represents a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure calculated in the same manner as Capital Expenditures

Caribbean Utilities: Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd., an indirect approximately 60%-owned (as at December 31, 2022) subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiary

Central Hudson: CH Energy Group, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiaries, including Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

CEO: Chief Executive Officer of Fortis

CFO: Chief Financial Officer of Fortis

CIS: customer information system


Common Equity Earnings: net earnings attributable to common equity shareholders

Corporation: Fortis Inc.

COS: cost of service

COVID-19 Pandemic: declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020 as a result of a novel coronavirus

CPCN: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

CRMP: Cybersecurity Risk Management Program

DBRS Morningstar: DBRS Limited

D.C. Circuit Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

DCP: disclosure controls and procedures

DRIP: dividend reinvestment plan

EPRI: Electric Power Research Institute

EPS: earnings per common share

ERM: enterprise risk management

FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Fortis: Fortis Inc.

FortisAlberta: FortisAlberta Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis

FortisBC Electric: FortisBC Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiaries

FortisBC Energy: FortisBC Energy Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiaries

FortisOntario: FortisOntario Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiaries

FortisTCI: FortisTCI Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiary

Fortis Belize: Fortis Belize Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis (formerly known as BECOL)

Four Corners: Four Corners Generating Station, Units 4 and 5

FX: foreign exchange associated with the translation of U.S. dollar-denominated amounts. Foreign exchange is calculated by applying the change in the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar FX rates to the prior period U.S. dollar balance.

GCOC: generic cost of capital

GHG: greenhouse gas

GWh: gigawatt hour(s)

ICFR: internal control over financial reporting


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Management Discussion and Analysis

ICAT: Iowa Coalition for Affordable Transmission

IRA: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

IRP: Integrated Resource Plan

ITC: ITC Investment Holdings Inc., an indirect 80.1%-owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiaries, including International Transmission Company, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC, ITC Midwest LLC, and ITC Great Plains, LLC

LNG: liquefied natural gas

LRTP: Long Range Transmission Plan

Luna: Luna Energy Facility

kV: kilovolt

Major Capital Projects: projects, other than ongoing maintenance projects, individually costing $200 million or more

Maritime Electric: Maritime Electric Company, Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis

Material Adverse Effect: a material adverse effect on the Corporation's business, results of operations, financial position or liquidity, on a consolidated basis

MD&A: the Corporation's management discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022

MISO: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.

Moody's: Moody's Investor Services, Inc.

MW: megawatt(s)

Navajo: Navajo Generating Station

Newfoundland Power: Newfoundland Power Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis

Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures: financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP

NOPR: notice of proposed rulemaking

NYSE: New York Stock Exchange

OEB: Ontario Energy Board

OPEB: other post-employment benefits

Operating Cash Flow: cash from operating activities

PBR: performance-based rate-setting

PJ: petajoule(s)

PSC: New York State Public Service Commission

Rate Base: the stated value of property on which a regulated utility is permitted to earn a specified return in accordance with its regulatory construct

REA: Rural Electrification Association


RNG: renewable natural gas

ROA: rate of return on Rate Base

ROE: rate of return on common equity

RTO: regional transmission organization

S&P: Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC

San Juan: San Juan Generating Station Unit 1

SEDAR: Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval

SOFR: Secured Overnight Financing Rate

TCFD: Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

TEP: Tucson Electric Power Company, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of UNS Energy

TSR: total shareholder return, which is a measure of the return to common equity shareholders in the form of share price appreciation and dividends (assuming reinvestment) over a specified time period in relation to the share price at the beginning of the period.

TSX: Toronto Stock Exchange

UNS Energy: UNS Energy Corporation, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, together with its subsidiaries, including TEP, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc.

U.S.: United States of America

U.S. GAAP: accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.

Waneta Expansion: Waneta Expansion hydroelectric generation facility

Wataynikaneyap Partnership: Wataynikaneyap Power Limited Partnership
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