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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Appalachian Power Co [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy and Valuation Techniques

 

The accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. When quoted market prices are not available, pricing may be completed using comparable securities, dealer values, operating data and general market conditions to determine fair value. Valuation models utilize various inputs such as commodity, interest rate and, to a lesser degree, volatility and credit that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, market corroborated inputs (i.e. inputs derived principally from, or correlated to, observable market data) and other observable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

For commercial activities, exchange traded derivatives, namely futures contracts, are generally fair valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 1. Level 2 inputs primarily consist of OTC broker quotes in moderately active or less active markets, as well as exchange traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1. Management verifies price curves using these broker quotes and classifies these fair values within Level 2 when substantially all of the fair value can be corroborated. Management typically obtains multiple broker quotes, which are non-binding in nature but are based on recent trades in the marketplace. When multiple broker quotes are obtained, the quoted bid and ask prices are averaged. In certain circumstances, a broker quote may be discarded if it is a clear outlier. Management uses a historical correlation analysis between the broker quoted location and the illiquid locations. If the points are highly correlated, these locations are included within Level 2 as well. Certain OTC and bilaterally executed derivative instruments are executed in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. Long-dated and illiquid complex or structured transactions and FTRs can introduce the need for internally developed modeling inputs based upon extrapolations and assumptions of observable market data to estimate fair value. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized as Level 3.

 

Fair Value Measurements of Long-term Debt

 

The fair values of Long-term Debt are based on quoted market prices, without credit enhancements, for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for instruments with similar maturities. These instruments are not marked-to-market. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

The book values and fair values of Long-term Debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Company Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
              
   (in thousands)
 APCo $ 3,725,886 $ 4,075,642 $ 3,561,141 $ 3,878,557
 CSPCo   1,438,969   1,581,261   1,438,830   1,571,219
 I&M   1,965,094   2,141,768   2,004,226   2,169,520
 OPCo   2,614,781   2,855,349   2,729,522   2,945,280
 PSO   945,650   1,035,124   971,186   1,040,656
 SWEPCo   1,769,646   1,941,357   1,769,520   1,931,516

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries' financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As required by the accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have not been any significant changes in management's valuation techniques.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
June 30, 2011
APCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 935 $ 230,136 $ 16,634 $ (188,100) $ 59,605
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   4,289   -   (2,596)   1,693
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   2,662   2,662
Total Risk Management Assets $ 935 $ 234,425 $ 16,634 $ (188,034) $ 63,960
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 901 $ 211,634 $ 11,263 $ (195,489) $ 28,309
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   3,067   50   (2,596)   521
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 901 $ 214,701 $ 11,313 $ (198,085) $ 28,830

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
December 31, 2010
APCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 1,686 $ 330,605 $ 13,791 $ (270,012) $ 76,070
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,591   -   (2,258)   333
 Interest Rate/Foreign Currency Hedges  -   11,888   -   -   11,888
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   3,371   3,371
Total Risk Management Assets $ 1,686 $ 345,084 $ 13,791 $ (268,899) $ 91,662
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 1,653 $ 312,258 $ 8,660 $ (284,432) $ 38,139
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,985   -   (2,258)   727
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 1,653 $ 315,243 $ 8,660 $ (286,690) $ 38,866

(a)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.”

(b)       Represents contracts that were originally MTM but were subsequently elected as normal under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” At the time of the normal election, the MTM value was frozen and no longer fair valued. This MTM value will be amortized into revenues over the remaining life of the contracts.

(c)       Level 1 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(d)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent accrued interest receivables from financial institutions. Level 2 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(e)       Amounts represent publicly traded equity securities and equity-based mutual funds.

(f)       Substantially comprised of power contracts for APCo, CSPCo, I&M and OPCo and coal contracts for PSO and SWEPCo.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of net trading derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2011 $ 5,472 $ 3,134 $ 3,209 $ 3,759 $ - $ -
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (3,219)   (1,863)   (1,910)   (2,233)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   527   -   622   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,814   2,786   2,856   3,340   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,125   644   661   773   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (213)   (122)   (125)   (147)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (2,608)   (2,000)   (1,511)   (2,397)   -   -
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2010 $ 18,687 $ 10,570 $ 10,662 $ 12,180 $ 2 $ 4
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (8,409)   (4,753)   (4,794)   (5,471)   (1)   (1)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   (556)   -   (667)   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,845   2,741   2,764   3,154   (4)   (5)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,332   753   760   867   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,006)   (1,135)   (1,145)   (1,306)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (3,575)   (1,467)   (2,038)   (1,688)   1   -
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010 $ 5,131 $ 2,975 $ 3,108 $ 3,608 $ 1 $ 2
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (2,489)   (1,436)   (1,473)   (1,722)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   2,258   -   2,691   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   3,881   2,254   2,311   2,701   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,221   699   718   840   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,853)   (1,644)   (1,713)   (2,004)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   480   (2,000)   229   (2,397)   (1)   (2)
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009 $ 9,428 $ 4,776 $ 4,816 $ 5,569 $ 2 $ 3
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   1,232   693   698   797   7   9
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   5,157   -   5,849   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   (4,173)   (2,321)   (2,341)   (2,675)   (6)   (7)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   603   315   318   366   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (1,738)   (999)   (1,008)   (1,148)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   5,522   (1,468)   3,726   (1,689)   (5)   (7)
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

(a)       Included in revenues on the Condensed Statements of Income.

(b)       Represents the change in fair value between the beginning of the reporting period and the settlement of the risk management commodity contract.

(c)       Represents the settlement of risk management commodity contracts for the reporting period.

(d)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 2.

(e)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 3.

(f)       Transfers are recognized based on their value at the beginning of the reporting period that the transfer occurred.

(g)       Relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected on the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities.

Columbus Southern Power Co [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy and Valuation Techniques

 

The accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. When quoted market prices are not available, pricing may be completed using comparable securities, dealer values, operating data and general market conditions to determine fair value. Valuation models utilize various inputs such as commodity, interest rate and, to a lesser degree, volatility and credit that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, market corroborated inputs (i.e. inputs derived principally from, or correlated to, observable market data) and other observable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

For commercial activities, exchange traded derivatives, namely futures contracts, are generally fair valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 1. Level 2 inputs primarily consist of OTC broker quotes in moderately active or less active markets, as well as exchange traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1. Management verifies price curves using these broker quotes and classifies these fair values within Level 2 when substantially all of the fair value can be corroborated. Management typically obtains multiple broker quotes, which are non-binding in nature but are based on recent trades in the marketplace. When multiple broker quotes are obtained, the quoted bid and ask prices are averaged. In certain circumstances, a broker quote may be discarded if it is a clear outlier. Management uses a historical correlation analysis between the broker quoted location and the illiquid locations. If the points are highly correlated, these locations are included within Level 2 as well. Certain OTC and bilaterally executed derivative instruments are executed in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. Long-dated and illiquid complex or structured transactions and FTRs can introduce the need for internally developed modeling inputs based upon extrapolations and assumptions of observable market data to estimate fair value. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized as Level 3.

 

Fair Value Measurements of Long-term Debt

 

The fair values of Long-term Debt are based on quoted market prices, without credit enhancements, for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for instruments with similar maturities. These instruments are not marked-to-market. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

The book values and fair values of Long-term Debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table

   June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Company Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
              
   (in thousands)
 APCo $ 3,725,886 $ 4,075,642 $ 3,561,141 $ 3,878,557
 CSPCo   1,438,969   1,581,261   1,438,830   1,571,219
 I&M   1,965,094   2,141,768   2,004,226   2,169,520
 OPCo   2,614,781   2,855,349   2,729,522   2,945,280
 PSO   945,650   1,035,124   971,186   1,040,656
 SWEPCo   1,769,646   1,941,357   1,769,520   1,931,516

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries' financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As required by the accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have not been any significant changes in management's valuation techniques.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
June 30, 2011
CSPCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 542 $ 132,069 $ 9,623 $ (107,783) $ 34,451
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,438   -   (1,500)   938
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   1,540   1,540
Total Risk Management Assets $ 542 $ 134,507 $ 9,623 $ (107,743) $ 36,929
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 521 $ 121,351 $ 6,517 $ (112,054) $ 16,335
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,768   29   (1,500)   297
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 521 $ 123,119 $ 6,546 $ (113,554) $ 16,632

 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 December 31, 2010
CSPCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 972 $ 185,699 $ 7,950 $ (150,930) $ 43,691
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,531   -   (1,302)   229
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   1,943   1,943
Total Risk Management Assets $ 972 $ 187,230 $ 7,950 $ (150,289) $ 45,863
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 953 $ 175,078 $ 4,975 $ (159,235) $ 21,771
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,721   -   (1,302)   419
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 953 $ 176,799 $ 4,975 $ (160,537) $ 22,190

(a)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.”

(b)       Represents contracts that were originally MTM but were subsequently elected as normal under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” At the time of the normal election, the MTM value was frozen and no longer fair valued. This MTM value will be amortized into revenues over the remaining life of the contracts.

(c)       Level 1 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(d)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent accrued interest receivables from financial institutions. Level 2 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(e)       Amounts represent publicly traded equity securities and equity-based mutual funds.

(f)       Substantially comprised of power contracts for APCo, CSPCo, I&M and OPCo and coal contracts for PSO and SWEPCo

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of net trading derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2011 $ 5,472 $ 3,134 $ 3,209 $ 3,759 $ - $ -
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (3,219)   (1,863)   (1,910)   (2,233)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   527   -   622   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,814   2,786   2,856   3,340   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,125   644   661   773   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (213)   (122)   (125)   (147)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (2,608)   (2,000)   (1,511)   (2,397)   -   -
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2010 $ 18,687 $ 10,570 $ 10,662 $ 12,180 $ 2 $ 4
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (8,409)   (4,753)   (4,794)   (5,471)   (1)   (1)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   (556)   -   (667)   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,845   2,741   2,764   3,154   (4)   (5)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,332   753   760   867   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,006)   (1,135)   (1,145)   (1,306)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (3,575)   (1,467)   (2,038)   (1,688)   1   -
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010 $ 5,131 $ 2,975 $ 3,108 $ 3,608 $ 1 $ 2
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (2,489)   (1,436)   (1,473)   (1,722)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   2,258   -   2,691   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   3,881   2,254   2,311   2,701   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,221   699   718   840   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,853)   (1,644)   (1,713)   (2,004)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   480   (2,000)   229   (2,397)   (1)   (2)
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009 $ 9,428 $ 4,776 $ 4,816 $ 5,569 $ 2 $ 3
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   1,232   693   698   797   7   9
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   5,157   -   5,849   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   (4,173)   (2,321)   (2,341)   (2,675)   (6)   (7)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   603   315   318   366   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (1,738)   (999)   (1,008)   (1,148)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   5,522   (1,468)   3,726   (1,689)   (5)   (7)
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

(a)       Included in revenues on the Condensed Statements of Income.

(b)       Represents the change in fair value between the beginning of the reporting period and the settlement of the risk management commodity contract.

(c)       Represents the settlement of risk management commodity contracts for the reporting period.

(d)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 2.

(e)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 3.

(f)       Transfers are recognized based on their value at the beginning of the reporting period that the transfer occurred.

(g)       Relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected on the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities

Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy and Valuation Techniques

 

The accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. When quoted market prices are not available, pricing may be completed using comparable securities, dealer values, operating data and general market conditions to determine fair value. Valuation models utilize various inputs such as commodity, interest rate and, to a lesser degree, volatility and credit that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, market corroborated inputs (i.e. inputs derived principally from, or correlated to, observable market data) and other observable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

For commercial activities, exchange traded derivatives, namely futures contracts, are generally fair valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 1. Level 2 inputs primarily consist of OTC broker quotes in moderately active or less active markets, as well as exchange traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1. Management verifies price curves using these broker quotes and classifies these fair values within Level 2 when substantially all of the fair value can be corroborated. Management typically obtains multiple broker quotes, which are non-binding in nature but are based on recent trades in the marketplace. When multiple broker quotes are obtained, the quoted bid and ask prices are averaged. In certain circumstances, a broker quote may be discarded if it is a clear outlier. Management uses a historical correlation analysis between the broker quoted location and the illiquid locations. If the points are highly correlated, these locations are included within Level 2 as well. Certain OTC and bilaterally executed derivative instruments are executed in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. Long-dated and illiquid complex or structured transactions and FTRs can introduce the need for internally developed modeling inputs based upon extrapolations and assumptions of observable market data to estimate fair value. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized as Level 3.

 

AEP utilizes its trustee's external pricing service in its estimate of the fair value of the underlying investments held in the nuclear trusts. AEP's investment managers review and validate the prices utilized by the trustee to determine fair value. AEP's investment managers perform their own valuation testing to verify the fair values of the securities. AEP receives audit reports of the trustee's operating controls and valuation processes. The trustee uses multiple pricing vendors for the assets held in the trusts.

 

Assets in the nuclear trusts and Other Cash Deposits are classified using the following methods. Equities are classified as Level 1 holdings if they are actively traded on exchanges. Items classified as Level 1 are investments in money market funds, fixed income and equity mutual funds and domestic equities. They are valued based on observable inputs primarily unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Fixed income securities do not trade on an exchange and do not have an official closing price. Pricing vendors calculate bond valuations using financial models and matrices. Fixed income securities are typically classified as Level 2 holdings because their valuation inputs are based on observable market data. Observable inputs used for valuing fixed income securities are benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data and economic events. Other securities with model-derived valuation inputs that are observable are also classified as Level 2 investments. Investments with unobservable valuation inputs are classified as Level 3 investments.

 

Items classified as Level 2 are primarily investments in individual fixed income securities. These fixed income securities are valued using models with input data as follows:

 

    Type of Fixed Income Security
    United States   State and Local
 Type of Input Government Corporate Debt Government
         
 Benchmark Yields X X X
 Broker Quotes X X X
 Discount Margins X X  
 Treasury Market Update X    
 Base Spread X X X
 Corporate Actions   X  
 Ratings Agency Updates   X X
 Prepayment Schedule and       
  History     X
 Yield Adjustments X    

Fair Value Measurements of Long-term Debt

 

The fair values of Long-term Debt are based on quoted market prices, without credit enhancements, for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for instruments with similar maturities. These instruments are not marked-to-market. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

The book values and fair values of Long-term Debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Company Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
              
   (in thousands)
 APCo $ 3,725,886 $ 4,075,642 $ 3,561,141 $ 3,878,557
 CSPCo   1,438,969   1,581,261   1,438,830   1,571,219
 I&M   1,965,094   2,141,768   2,004,226   2,169,520
 OPCo   2,614,781   2,855,349   2,729,522   2,945,280
 PSO   945,650   1,035,124   971,186   1,040,656
 SWEPCo   1,769,646   1,941,357   1,769,520   1,931,516

Fair Value Measurements of Trust Assets for Decommissioning and SNF Disposal

 

Nuclear decommissioning and spent nuclear fuel trust funds represent funds that regulatory commissions allow I&M to collect through rates to fund future decommissioning and spent nuclear fuel disposal liabilities. By rules or orders, the IURC, the MPSC and the FERC established investment limitations and general risk management guidelines. In general, limitations include:

 

  • Acceptable investments (rated investment grade or above when purchased).
  • Maximum percentage invested in a specific type of investment.
  • Prohibition of investment in obligations of AEP or its affiliates.
  • Withdrawals permitted only for payment of decommissioning costs and trust expenses.

 

I&M maintains trust records for each regulatory jurisdiction. These funds are managed by external investment managers who must comply with the guidelines and rules of the applicable regulatory authorities. The trust assets are invested to optimize the net of tax earnings of the trust giving consideration to liquidity, risk, diversification and other prudent investment objectives.

 

I&M records securities held in trust funds for decommissioning nuclear facilities and for the disposal of SNF at fair value. I&M classifies securities in the trust funds as available-for-sale due to their long-term purpose. Other-than-temporary impairments for investments in both debt and equity securities are considered realized losses as a result of securities being managed by an external investment management firm. The external investment management firm makes specific investment decisions regarding the equity and debt investments held in these trusts and generally intends to sell debt securities in an unrealized loss position as part of a tax optimization strategy. Impairments reduce the cost basis of the securities which will affect any future unrealized gain or realized gain or loss due to the adjusted cost of investment. I&M records unrealized gains and other-than-temporary impairments from securities in these trust funds as adjustments to the regulatory liability account for the nuclear decommissioning trust funds and to regulatory assets or liabilities for the SNF disposal trust funds in accordance with their treatment in rates. Consequently, changes in fair value of trust assets do not affect earnings or AOCI. The trust assets are recorded by jurisdiction and may not be used for another jurisdiction's liabilities. Regulatory approval is required to withdraw decommissioning funds.

 

The following is a summary of nuclear trust fund investments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

    June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
    Estimated Gross Other-Than-  Estimated Gross Other-Than-
   FairUnrealizedTemporaryFairUnrealizedTemporary
   ValueGainsImpairmentsValueGainsImpairments
                     
    (in thousands)
 Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 17,114 $ - $ - $ 20,039 $ - $ -
 Fixed Income Securities:                  
  United States Government   483,677   27,160   (1,269)   461,084   22,582   (1,489)
  Corporate Debt   56,617   3,495   (785)   59,463   3,716   (1,905)
  State and Local Government   338,145   1,031   (1,169)   340,786   (975)   (340)
   Subtotal Fixed Income Securities  878,439   31,686   (3,223)   861,333   25,323   (3,734)
 Equity Securities - Domestic   678,589   231,186   (104,828)   633,855   183,447   (122,889)
 Spent Nuclear Fuel and                  
  Decommissioning Trusts $ 1,574,142 $ 262,872 $ (108,051) $ 1,515,227 $ 208,770 $ (126,623)

The following table provides the securities activity within the decommissioning and SNF trusts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2011 2010 2011 2010
  (in thousands)
 Proceeds from Investment Sales$ 176,927 $ 360,185 $ 464,688 $ 592,263
 Purchases of Investments  186,217   369,427   492,162   617,059
 Gross Realized Gains on Investment Sales  7,392   1,022   12,405   6,350
 Gross Realized Losses on Investment Sales  4,043   236   9,290   417

The adjusted cost of debt securities was $848 million and $835 million as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The adjusted cost of equity securities was $447 million and $451 million as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

The fair value of debt securities held in the nuclear trust funds, summarized by contractual maturities, at June 30, 2011 was as follows:

  Fair Value 
  of Debt 
  Securities 
     
  (in thousands) 
 Within 1 year$ 77,143 
 1 year – 5 years  256,056 
 5 years – 10 years  281,130 
 After 10 years  264,110 
 Total$ 878,439 

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries' financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As required by the accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have not been any significant changes in management's valuation techniques.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
June 30, 2011
I&M         
   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                 
Assets:(in thousands)
                 
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 555 $ 143,023 $ 9,864 $ (108,585) $ 44,857
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,512   -   (1,538)   974
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   1,579   1,579
Total Risk Management Assets   555   145,535   9,864   (108,544)   47,410
                 
Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts              
Cash and Cash Equivalents (d)  -   4,699   -   12,415   17,114
Fixed Income Securities:              
 United States Government  -   483,677   -   -   483,677
 Corporate Debt  -   56,617   -   -   56,617
 State and Local Government  -   338,145   -   -   338,145
  Subtotal Fixed Income Securities  -   878,439   -   -   878,439
Equity Securities - Domestic (e)  678,589   -   -   -   678,589
Total Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts  678,589   883,138   -   12,415   1,574,142
                 
Total Assets$ 679,144 $ 1,028,673 $ 9,864 $ (96,129) $ 1,621,552
                 
Liabilities:              
                 
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 534 $ 122,403 $ 6,684 $ (112,959) $ 16,662
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,815   30   (1,538)   307
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 534 $ 124,218 $ 6,714 $ (114,497) $ 16,969

  Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
  December 31, 2010
I&M         
   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                 
Assets:(in thousands)
                 
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 1,014 $ 209,031 $ 8,295 $ (161,531) $ 56,809
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,533   -   (1,358)   175
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   2,027   2,027
Total Risk Management Assets   1,014   210,564   8,295   (160,862)   59,011
                 
Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts              
Cash and Cash Equivalents (d)  -   7,898   -   12,141   20,039
Fixed Income Securities:              
 United States Government  -   461,084   -   -   461,084
 Corporate Debt  -   59,463   -   -   59,463
 State and Local Government  -   340,786   -   -   340,786
  Subtotal Fixed Income Securities  -   861,333   -   -   861,333
Equity Securities - Domestic (e)  633,855   -   -   -   633,855
Total Spent Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning Trusts  633,855   869,231   -   12,141   1,515,227
                 
Total Assets$ 634,869 $ 1,079,795 $ 8,295 $ (148,721) $ 1,574,238
                 
Liabilities:              
                 
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 994 $ 186,898 $ 5,187 $ (170,201) $ 22,878
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,795   -   (1,358)   437
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 994 $ 188,693 $ 5,187 $ (171,559) $ 23,315

(a)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.”

(b)       Represents contracts that were originally MTM but were subsequently elected as normal under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” At the time of the normal election, the MTM value was frozen and no longer fair valued. This MTM value will be amortized into revenues over the remaining life of the contracts.

(c)       Level 1 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(d)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent accrued interest receivables from financial institutions. Level 2 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(e)       Amounts represent publicly traded equity securities and equity-based mutual funds.

(f)       Substantially comprised of power contracts for APCo, CSPCo, I&M and OPCo and coal contracts for PSO and SWEPCo.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of net trading derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2011 $ 5,472 $ 3,134 $ 3,209 $ 3,759 $ - $ -
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (3,219)   (1,863)   (1,910)   (2,233)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   527   -   622   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,814   2,786   2,856   3,340   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,125   644   661   773   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (213)   (122)   (125)   (147)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (2,608)   (2,000)   (1,511)   (2,397)   -   -
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2010 $ 18,687 $ 10,570 $ 10,662 $ 12,180 $ 2 $ 4
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (8,409)   (4,753)   (4,794)   (5,471)   (1)   (1)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   (556)   -   (667)   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,845   2,741   2,764   3,154   (4)   (5)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,332   753   760   867   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,006)   (1,135)   (1,145)   (1,306)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (3,575)   (1,467)   (2,038)   (1,688)   1   -
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010 $ 5,131 $ 2,975 $ 3,108 $ 3,608 $ 1 $ 2
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (2,489)   (1,436)   (1,473)   (1,722)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   2,258   -   2,691   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   3,881   2,254   2,311   2,701   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,221   699   718   840   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,853)   (1,644)   (1,713)   (2,004)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   480   (2,000)   229   (2,397)   (1)   (2)
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009 $ 9,428 $ 4,776 $ 4,816 $ 5,569 $ 2 $ 3
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   1,232   693   698   797   7   9
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   5,157   -   5,849   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   (4,173)   (2,321)   (2,341)   (2,675)   (6)   (7)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   603   315   318   366   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (1,738)   (999)   (1,008)   (1,148)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   5,522   (1,468)   3,726   (1,689)   (5)   (7)
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

(a)       Included in revenues on the Condensed Statements of Income.

(b)       Represents the change in fair value between the beginning of the reporting period and the settlement of the risk management commodity contract.

(c)       Represents the settlement of risk management commodity contracts for the reporting period.

(d)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 2.

(e)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 3.

(f)       Transfers are recognized based on their value at the beginning of the reporting period that the transfer occurred.

(g)       Relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected on the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities.

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Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy and Valuation Techniques

 

The accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. When quoted market prices are not available, pricing may be completed using comparable securities, dealer values, operating data and general market conditions to determine fair value. Valuation models utilize various inputs such as commodity, interest rate and, to a lesser degree, volatility and credit that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, market corroborated inputs (i.e. inputs derived principally from, or correlated to, observable market data) and other observable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

For commercial activities, exchange traded derivatives, namely futures contracts, are generally fair valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 1. Level 2 inputs primarily consist of OTC broker quotes in moderately active or less active markets, as well as exchange traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1. Management verifies price curves using these broker quotes and classifies these fair values within Level 2 when substantially all of the fair value can be corroborated. Management typically obtains multiple broker quotes, which are non-binding in nature but are based on recent trades in the marketplace. When multiple broker quotes are obtained, the quoted bid and ask prices are averaged. In certain circumstances, a broker quote may be discarded if it is a clear outlier. Management uses a historical correlation analysis between the broker quoted location and the illiquid locations. If the points are highly correlated, these locations are included within Level 2 as well. Certain OTC and bilaterally executed derivative instruments are executed in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. Long-dated and illiquid complex or structured transactions and FTRs can introduce the need for internally developed modeling inputs based upon extrapolations and assumptions of observable market data to estimate fair value. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized as Level 3.

 

Assets in the nuclear trusts and Other Cash Deposits are classified using the following methods. Equities are classified as Level 1 holdings if they are actively traded on exchanges. Items classified as Level 1 are investments in money market funds, fixed income and equity mutual funds and domestic equities. They are valued based on observable inputs primarily unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Fixed income securities do not trade on an exchange and do not have an official closing price. Pricing vendors calculate bond valuations using financial models and matrices. Fixed income securities are typically classified as Level 2 holdings because their valuation inputs are based on observable market data. Observable inputs used for valuing fixed income securities are benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data and economic events. Other securities with model-derived valuation inputs that are observable are also classified as Level 2 investments. Investments with unobservable valuation inputs are classified as Level 3 investments.

Fair Value Measurements of Long-term Debt

 

The fair values of Long-term Debt are based on quoted market prices, without credit enhancements, for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for instruments with similar maturities. These instruments are not marked-to-market. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

The book values and fair values of Long-term Debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Company Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
              
   (in thousands)
 APCo $ 3,725,886 $ 4,075,642 $ 3,561,141 $ 3,878,557
 CSPCo   1,438,969   1,581,261   1,438,830   1,571,219
 I&M   1,965,094   2,141,768   2,004,226   2,169,520
 OPCo   2,614,781   2,855,349   2,729,522   2,945,280
 PSO   945,650   1,035,124   971,186   1,040,656
 SWEPCo   1,769,646   1,941,357   1,769,520   1,931,516

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries' financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As required by the accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have not been any significant changes in management's valuation techniques.

 

 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 June 30, 2011
OPCo              
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Other Cash Deposits (c)$ 26 $ - $ - $ 22 $ 48
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)  649   193,046   11,535   (162,774)   42,456
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,993   -   (1,801)   1,192
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   1,847   1,847
Total Risk Management Assets   649   196,039   11,535   (162,728)   45,495
                
Total Assets$ 675 $ 196,039 $ 11,535 $ (162,706) $ 45,543
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 625 $ 180,588 $ 7,818 $ (167,994) $ 21,037
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,128   35   (1,801)   362
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 625 $ 182,716 $ 7,853 $ (169,795) $ 21,399

 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 December 31, 2010
OPCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Other Cash Deposits (c)$ 26 $ - $ - $ - $ 26
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)  1,186   314,560   9,709   (269,216)   56,239
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   1,764   -   (1,590)   174
Dedesignated Risk Management Contracts (b)  -   -   -   2,372   2,372
Total Risk Management Assets   1,186   316,324   9,709   (268,434)   58,785
                
Total Assets$ 1,212 $ 316,324 $ 9,709 $ (268,434) $ 58,811
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 1,163 $ 302,299 $ 6,101 $ (279,505) $ 30,058
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   2,101   -   (1,590)   511
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 1,163 $ 304,400 $ 6,101 $ (281,095) $ 30,569

(a)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.”

(b)       Represents contracts that were originally MTM but were subsequently elected as normal under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” At the time of the normal election, the MTM value was frozen and no longer fair valued. This MTM value will be amortized into revenues over the remaining life of the contracts.

(c)       Level 1 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(d)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent accrued interest receivables from financial institutions. Level 2 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(e)       Amounts represent publicly traded equity securities and equity-based mutual funds.

(f)       Substantially comprised of power contracts for APCo, CSPCo, I&M and OPCo and coal contracts for PSO and SWEPCo.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of net trading derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2011 $ 5,472 $ 3,134 $ 3,209 $ 3,759 $ - $ -
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (3,219)   (1,863)   (1,910)   (2,233)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   527   -   622   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,814   2,786   2,856   3,340   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,125   644   661   773   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (213)   (122)   (125)   (147)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (2,608)   (2,000)   (1,511)   (2,397)   -   -
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2010 $ 18,687 $ 10,570 $ 10,662 $ 12,180 $ 2 $ 4
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (8,409)   (4,753)   (4,794)   (5,471)   (1)   (1)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   (556)   -   (667)   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,845   2,741   2,764   3,154   (4)   (5)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,332   753   760   867   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,006)   (1,135)   (1,145)   (1,306)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (3,575)   (1,467)   (2,038)   (1,688)   1   -
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010 $ 5,131 $ 2,975 $ 3,108 $ 3,608 $ 1 $ 2
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (2,489)   (1,436)   (1,473)   (1,722)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   2,258   -   2,691   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   3,881   2,254   2,311   2,701   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,221   699   718   840   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,853)   (1,644)   (1,713)   (2,004)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   480   (2,000)   229   (2,397)   (1)   (2)
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009 $ 9,428 $ 4,776 $ 4,816 $ 5,569 $ 2 $ 3
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   1,232   693   698   797   7   9
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   5,157   -   5,849   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   (4,173)   (2,321)   (2,341)   (2,675)   (6)   (7)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   603   315   318   366   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (1,738)   (999)   (1,008)   (1,148)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   5,522   (1,468)   3,726   (1,689)   (5)   (7)
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

(a)       Included in revenues on the Condensed Statements of Income.

(b)       Represents the change in fair value between the beginning of the reporting period and the settlement of the risk management commodity contract.

(c)       Represents the settlement of risk management commodity contracts for the reporting period.

(d)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 2.

(e)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 3.

(f)       Transfers are recognized based on their value at the beginning of the reporting period that the transfer occurred.

(g)       Relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected on the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities.

Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy and Valuation Techniques

 

The accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. When quoted market prices are not available, pricing may be completed using comparable securities, dealer values, operating data and general market conditions to determine fair value. Valuation models utilize various inputs such as commodity, interest rate and, to a lesser degree, volatility and credit that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, market corroborated inputs (i.e. inputs derived principally from, or correlated to, observable market data) and other observable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

For commercial activities, exchange traded derivatives, namely futures contracts, are generally fair valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 1. Level 2 inputs primarily consist of OTC broker quotes in moderately active or less active markets, as well as exchange traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1. Management verifies price curves using these broker quotes and classifies these fair values within Level 2 when substantially all of the fair value can be corroborated. Management typically obtains multiple broker quotes, which are non-binding in nature but are based on recent trades in the marketplace. When multiple broker quotes are obtained, the quoted bid and ask prices are averaged. In certain circumstances, a broker quote may be discarded if it is a clear outlier. Management uses a historical correlation analysis between the broker quoted location and the illiquid locations. If the points are highly correlated, these locations are included within Level 2 as well. Certain OTC and bilaterally executed derivative instruments are executed in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. Long-dated and illiquid complex or structured transactions and FTRs can introduce the need for internally developed modeling inputs based upon extrapolations and assumptions of observable market data to estimate fair value. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized as Level 3.

 

Fair Value Measurements of Long-term Debt

 

The fair values of Long-term Debt are based on quoted market prices, without credit enhancements, for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for instruments with similar maturities. These instruments are not marked-to-market. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

The book values and fair values of Long-term Debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Company Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
              
   (in thousands)
 APCo $ 3,725,886 $ 4,075,642 $ 3,561,141 $ 3,878,557
 CSPCo   1,438,969   1,581,261   1,438,830   1,571,219
 I&M   1,965,094   2,141,768   2,004,226   2,169,520
 OPCo   2,614,781   2,855,349   2,729,522   2,945,280
 PSO   945,650   1,035,124   971,186   1,040,656
 SWEPCo   1,769,646   1,941,357   1,769,520   1,931,516

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries' financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As required by the accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have not been any significant changes in management's valuation techniques.

 

 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 June 30, 2011
PSO         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 2 $ 14,471 $ - $ (13,493) $ 980
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   202   -   (7)   195
Total Risk Management Assets $ 2 $ 14,673 $ - $ (13,500) $ 1,175
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 1 $ 14,559 $ - $ (13,537) $ 1,023
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   19   -   (7)   12
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 1 $ 14,578 $ - $ (13,544) $ 1,035

 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 December 31, 2010
PSO         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ - $ 21,119 $ 1 $ (20,335) $ 785
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges  -   134   -   -   134
 Interest Rate/Foreign Currency Hedges  -   13,558   -   -   13,558
Total Risk Management Assets$ - $ 34,811 $ 1 $ (20,335) $ 14,477
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ - $ 21,498 $ - $ (20,379) $ 1,119

(a)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.”

(b)       Represents contracts that were originally MTM but were subsequently elected as normal under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” At the time of the normal election, the MTM value was frozen and no longer fair valued. This MTM value will be amortized into revenues over the remaining life of the contracts.

(c)       Level 1 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(d)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent accrued interest receivables from financial institutions. Level 2 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(e)       Amounts represent publicly traded equity securities and equity-based mutual funds.

(f)       Substantially comprised of power contracts for APCo, CSPCo, I&M and OPCo and coal contracts for PSO and SWEPCo.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of net trading derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2011 $ 5,472 $ 3,134 $ 3,209 $ 3,759 $ - $ -
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (3,219)   (1,863)   (1,910)   (2,233)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   527   -   622   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,814   2,786   2,856   3,340   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,125   644   661   773   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (213)   (122)   (125)   (147)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (2,608)   (2,000)   (1,511)   (2,397)   -   -
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2010 $ 18,687 $ 10,570 $ 10,662 $ 12,180 $ 2 $ 4
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (8,409)   (4,753)   (4,794)   (5,471)   (1)   (1)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   (556)   -   (667)   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,845   2,741   2,764   3,154   (4)   (5)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,332   753   760   867   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,006)   (1,135)   (1,145)   (1,306)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (3,575)   (1,467)   (2,038)   (1,688)   1   -
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010 $ 5,131 $ 2,975 $ 3,108 $ 3,608 $ 1 $ 2
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (2,489)   (1,436)   (1,473)   (1,722)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   2,258   -   2,691   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   3,881   2,254   2,311   2,701   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,221   699   718   840   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,853)   (1,644)   (1,713)   (2,004)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   480   (2,000)   229   (2,397)   (1)   (2)
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009 $ 9,428 $ 4,776 $ 4,816 $ 5,569 $ 2 $ 3
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   1,232   693   698   797   7   9
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   5,157   -   5,849   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   (4,173)   (2,321)   (2,341)   (2,675)   (6)   (7)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   603   315   318   366   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (1,738)   (999)   (1,008)   (1,148)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   5,522   (1,468)   3,726   (1,689)   (5)   (7)
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

(a)       Included in revenues on the Condensed Statements of Income.

(b)       Represents the change in fair value between the beginning of the reporting period and the settlement of the risk management commodity contract.

(c)       Represents the settlement of risk management commodity contracts for the reporting period.

(d)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 2.

(e)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 3.

(f)       Transfers are recognized based on their value at the beginning of the reporting period that the transfer occurred.

(g)       Relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected on the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities.

Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member]
 
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy and Valuation Techniques

 

The accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. When quoted market prices are not available, pricing may be completed using comparable securities, dealer values, operating data and general market conditions to determine fair value. Valuation models utilize various inputs such as commodity, interest rate and, to a lesser degree, volatility and credit that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, market corroborated inputs (i.e. inputs derived principally from, or correlated to, observable market data) and other observable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

For commercial activities, exchange traded derivatives, namely futures contracts, are generally fair valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified as Level 1. Level 2 inputs primarily consist of OTC broker quotes in moderately active or less active markets, as well as exchange traded contracts where there is insufficient market liquidity to warrant inclusion in Level 1. Management verifies price curves using these broker quotes and classifies these fair values within Level 2 when substantially all of the fair value can be corroborated. Management typically obtains multiple broker quotes, which are non-binding in nature but are based on recent trades in the marketplace. When multiple broker quotes are obtained, the quoted bid and ask prices are averaged. In certain circumstances, a broker quote may be discarded if it is a clear outlier. Management uses a historical correlation analysis between the broker quoted location and the illiquid locations. If the points are highly correlated, these locations are included within Level 2 as well. Certain OTC and bilaterally executed derivative instruments are executed in less active markets with a lower availability of pricing information. Long-dated and illiquid complex or structured transactions and FTRs can introduce the need for internally developed modeling inputs based upon extrapolations and assumptions of observable market data to estimate fair value. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instrument is categorized as Level 3.

 

Fair Value Measurements of Long-term Debt

 

The fair values of Long-term Debt are based on quoted market prices, without credit enhancements, for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for instruments with similar maturities. These instruments are not marked-to-market. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

The book values and fair values of Long-term Debt for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:

   June 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Company Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value
              
   (in thousands)
 APCo $ 3,725,886 $ 4,075,642 $ 3,561,141 $ 3,878,557
 CSPCo   1,438,969   1,581,261   1,438,830   1,571,219
 I&M   1,965,094   2,141,768   2,004,226   2,169,520
 OPCo   2,614,781   2,855,349   2,729,522   2,945,280
 PSO   945,650   1,035,124   971,186   1,040,656
 SWEPCo   1,769,646   1,941,357   1,769,520   1,931,516

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries' financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As required by the accounting guidance for “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have not been any significant changes in management's valuation techniques.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
June 30, 2011
SWEPCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 2 $ 13,840 $ - $ (13,341) $ 501
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   186   -   (5)   181
 Interest Rate/Foreign Currency Hedges  -   1,227   -   -   1,227
Total Risk Management Assets $ 2 $ 15,253 $ - $ (13,346) $ 1,909
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ 1 $ 14,906 $ - $ (13,384) $ 1,523
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges (a)  -   16   -   (5)   11
Total Risk Management Liabilities $ 1 $ 14,922 $ - $ (13,389) $ 1,534

 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 December 31, 2010
SWEPCo         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other Total
                
Assets:(in thousands)
                
Risk Management Assets              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ - $ 36,632 $ 2 $ (35,115) $ 1,519
Cash Flow Hedges:              
 Commodity Hedges  -   123   -   -   123
 Interest Rate/Foreign Currency Hedges  -   5   -   -   5
Total Risk Management Assets $ - $ 36,760 $ 2 $ (35,115) $ 1,647
                
Liabilities:              
                
Risk Management Liabilities              
Risk Management Commodity Contracts (a) (f)$ - $ 39,592 $ - $ (35,187) $ 4,405

(a)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.”

(b)       Represents contracts that were originally MTM but were subsequently elected as normal under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” At the time of the normal election, the MTM value was frozen and no longer fair valued. This MTM value will be amortized into revenues over the remaining life of the contracts.

(c)       Level 1 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(d)       Amounts in “Other” column primarily represent accrued interest receivables from financial institutions. Level 2 amounts primarily represent investments in money market funds.

(e)       Amounts represent publicly traded equity securities and equity-based mutual funds.

(f)       Substantially comprised of power contracts for APCo, CSPCo, I&M and OPCo and coal contracts for PSO and SWEPCo.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the fair value of net trading derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2011 $ 5,472 $ 3,134 $ 3,209 $ 3,759 $ - $ -
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (3,219)   (1,863)   (1,910)   (2,233)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   527   -   622   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,814   2,786   2,856   3,340   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,125   644   661   773   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (213)   (122)   (125)   (147)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (2,608)   (2,000)   (1,511)   (2,397)   -   -
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2010 $ 18,687 $ 10,570 $ 10,662 $ 12,180 $ 2 $ 4
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (8,409)   (4,753)   (4,794)   (5,471)   (1)   (1)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   (556)   -   (667)   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   4,845   2,741   2,764   3,154   (4)   (5)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,332   753   760   867   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,006)   (1,135)   (1,145)   (1,306)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   (3,575)   (1,467)   (2,038)   (1,688)   1   -
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010 $ 5,131 $ 2,975 $ 3,108 $ 3,608 $ 1 $ 2
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   (2,489)   (1,436)   (1,473)   (1,722)   -   -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   2,258   -   2,691   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   (50)   (29)   (30)   (35)   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   3,881   2,254   2,311   2,701   -   -
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   1,221   699   718   840   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (2,853)   (1,644)   (1,713)   (2,004)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   480   (2,000)   229   (2,397)   (1)   (2)
Balance as of June 30, 2011 $ 5,321 $ 3,077 $ 3,150 $ 3,682 $ - $ -

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 APCo CSPCo I&M OPCo PSO SWEPCo
                    
  (in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009 $ 9,428 $ 4,776 $ 4,816 $ 5,569 $ 2 $ 3
Realized Gain (Loss) Included in Net Income                  
 (or Changes in Net Assets) (a) (b)   1,232   693   698   797   7   9
Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Net                  
 Income (or Changes in Net Assets) Relating                  
 to Assets Still Held at the Reporting Date (a)   -   5,157   -   5,849   -   -
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)                  
 Included in Other Comprehensive Income   -   -   -   -   -   -
Purchases, Issuances and Settlements (c)   (4,173)   (2,321)   (2,341)   (2,675)   (6)   (7)
Transfers into Level 3 (d) (f)   603   315   318   366   -   -
Transfers out of Level 3 (e) (f)   (1,738)   (999)   (1,008)   (1,148)   -   -
Changes in Fair Value Allocated to Regulated                  
 Jurisdictions (g)   5,522   (1,468)   3,726   (1,689)   (5)   (7)
Balance as of June 30, 2010 $ 10,874 $ 6,153 $ 6,209 $ 7,069 $ (2) $ (2)

(a)       Included in revenues on the Condensed Statements of Income.

(b)       Represents the change in fair value between the beginning of the reporting period and the settlement of the risk management commodity contract.

(c)       Represents the settlement of risk management commodity contracts for the reporting period.

(d)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 2.

(e)       Represents existing assets or liabilities that were previously categorized as Level 3.

(f)       Transfers are recognized based on their value at the beginning of the reporting period that the transfer occurred.

(g)       Relates to the net gains (losses) of those contracts that are not reflected on the Condensed Statements of Income. These net gains (losses) are recorded as regulatory assets/liabilities.