Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting guidance for fair value measurement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data obtained from independent sources and those based on an entity’s own assumptions. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to fair value measurement into three levels:

Level 1—measurements utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that PSEG and PSE&G have the ability to access. These consist primarily of listed equity securities and money market mutual funds, as well as natural gas futures contracts executed on NYMEX.

Level 2—measurements include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and other observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. These consist primarily of non-exchange traded derivatives such as forward contracts or options and most fixed income securities.

Level 3—measurements use unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities, based on the best information available and might include an entity’s own data and assumptions. In some valuations, the inputs used may fall into different levels of the hierarchy. In these cases, the financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. These consist primarily of certain electric load contracts.

Certain derivative transactions may transfer from Level 2 to Level 3 if inputs become unobservable and internal modeling techniques are employed to determine fair value. Conversely, measurements may transfer from Level 3 to Level 2 if the inputs become observable.

The following tables present information about PSEG’s and PSE&G’s respective assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, including the fair value measurements and the levels of inputs used in determining those fair values. Amounts shown for PSEG include the amounts shown for PSE&G.

	Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2024
Description	Total		Netting (E)		Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Millions
PSEG
Assets:
Cash Equivalents (A)	$	1,065	$	—	$	1,065	$	—	$	—
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	67	$	(1,074)	$	2	$	1,139	$	—
Interest Rate Derivatives (C)	$	9	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	—
NDT Fund (D)
Equity Securities	$	1,415	$	—	$	1,415	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	303	$	—	$	—	$	303	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	387	$	—	$	—	$	387	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	522	$	—	$	—	$	522	$	—
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	30	$	—	$	—	$	30	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	68	$	—	$	—	$	68	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	(59)	$	1,272	$	(2)	$	(1,329)	$	—
PSE&G
Assets:
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	5	$	—	$	—	$	5	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	13	$	—	$	—	$	13	$	—

	Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2023
Description	Total		Netting  (E)		Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Millions
PSEG
Assets:
Cash Equivalents (A)	$	20	$	—	$	20	$	—	$	—
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	135	$	(1,217)	$	13	$	1,339	$	—
Interest Rate Derivatives (C)	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	6	$	—
NDT Fund (D)
Equity Securities	$	1,310	$	—	$	1,310	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	293	$	—	$	—	$	293	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	398	$	—	$	—	$	398	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	522	$	—	$	—	$	522	$	—
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	59	$	—	$	—	$	59	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	32	$	—	$	—	$	32	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	70	$	—	$	—	$	70	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	(75)	$	1,239	$	(1)	$	(1,311)	$	(2)
Interest Rate Derivatives (C)	$	(17)	$	—	$	—	$	(17)	$	—
PSE&G
Assets:
Cash Equivalents (A)	$	20	$	—	$	20	$	—	$	—
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	11	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	6	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	12	$	—	$	—	$	12	$	—

(A)Represents money market mutual funds.

(B)Level 1—These contracts represent natural gas futures contracts executed on NYMEX, and are being valued solely on settled pricing inputs which come directly from the exchange.

Level 2—Fair values for energy-related contracts are obtained primarily using a market-based approach. Most derivative contracts (forward purchase or sale contracts and swaps) are valued using settled prices from similar assets and liabilities from an exchange, such as NYMEX, ICE and Nodal Exchange, or auction prices. Prices used in the valuation process are also corroborated independently by management to determine that values are based on actual transaction data or, in the absence of transactions, bid and offers for the day. Examples may include certain exchange and non-exchange traded capacity and electricity contracts and natural gas physical or swap contracts based on market prices, basis adjustments and other premiums where adjustments and premiums are not considered significant to the overall inputs.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs are used for the valuation of certain contracts. See “Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements” for more information on the utilization of unobservable inputs.

(C)Interest rate derivatives are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different than the quoted intervals, as inputs to a market valuation model. Market inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgement.

(D)The fair value measurement table excludes cash and foreign currency of $1 million in the NDT Fund as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The NDT Fund maintains investments in various equity and fixed income securities. The Rabbi Trust maintains investments in a Russell 3000 index fund and various fixed income securities.

These securities are generally valued with prices that are either exchange provided (equity securities) or market transactions for comparable securities and/or broker quotes (fixed income securities).

Level 1—Investments in marketable equity securities within the NDT Fund are primarily investments in common stocks across a broad range of industries and sectors. Most equity securities are priced utilizing the principal market close price or, in some cases, midpoint, bid or ask price. Certain other equity securities in the NDT and Rabbi Trust Funds consist primarily of investments in money market funds which seek a high level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. To pursue its goals, the funds normally invest in diversified portfolios of high quality, short-term, dollar-denominated debt securities and government securities. The funds’ net asset value is priced and published daily. The Rabbi Trust’s Russell 3000 index fund is valued based on quoted prices in an active market and can be redeemed daily without restriction.

Level 2—NDT and Rabbi Trust fixed income securities include investment grade corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, asset-backed securities and certain government and U.S. Treasury obligations or Federal Agency asset-backed securities and municipal bonds with a wide range of maturities. Since many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, they are priced using an evaluated pricing methodology that varies by asset class and reflects observable market information such as the most recent exchange price or quoted bid for similar securities. Market-based standard inputs typically include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes and issuer spreads. Certain short-term investments are valued using observable market prices or market parameters such as time-to-maturity, coupon rate, quality rating and current yield.

(E)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty (where the right of offset exists) and the application of collateral. See Note 11. Financial Risk Management Activities for additional detail.

Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements

For valuations that include both observable and unobservable inputs, if the unobservable input is determined to be significant to the overall inputs, the entire valuation is categorized in Level 3. This includes derivatives valued using indicative price quotations for contracts with tenors that extend into periods with no observable pricing. In instances where observable data is unavailable, consideration is given to the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 because the model inputs generally are not observable. PSEG considers credit and non-performance risk in the valuation of derivative contracts categorized in Levels 2 and 3, including both historical and current market data, in its assessment of credit and non-performance risk by counterparty. The impacts of credit and non-performance risk were not material to the financial statements.

As of March 31, 2024, PSEG carried $3.9 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

As of March 31, 2023, PSEG carried $3.7 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $6 million of net liabilities were measured using unobservable inputs and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy and are considered immaterial.

There were no transfers to or from Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Fair Value of Debt

The estimated fair values, carrying amounts and methods used to determine the fair value of long-term debt as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are included in the following table and accompanying notes.

	As of				As of
	March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Millions
Long-Term Debt:
PSEG (A)	$	5,611	$	5,448	$	4,371	$	4,240
PSE&G (A)	14,403		12,983		13,663		12,460
PSEG Power (B)	1,250		1,250		1,250		1,250
Total Long-Term Debt	$	21,264	$	19,681	$	19,284	$	17,950

(A)Given that these bonds do not trade actively, the fair value amounts of taxable debt securities (primarily Level 2 measurements) are generally determined by a valuation model using market-based measurements that are processed through a rules-based pricing methodology. The fair value amounts above do not represent the price at which the outstanding debt may be called for redemption by each issuer under their respective debt agreements.

(B)Private term loan with book value approximating fair value (Level 2 measurement).

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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting guidance for fair value measurement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data obtained from independent sources and those based on an entity’s own assumptions. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to fair value measurement into three levels:

Level 1—measurements utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that PSEG and PSE&G have the ability to access. These consist primarily of listed equity securities and money market mutual funds, as well as natural gas futures contracts executed on NYMEX.

Level 2—measurements include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and other observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. These consist primarily of non-exchange traded derivatives such as forward contracts or options and most fixed income securities.

Level 3—measurements use unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities, based on the best information available and might include an entity’s own data and assumptions. In some valuations, the inputs used may fall into different levels of the hierarchy. In these cases, the financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. These consist primarily of certain electric load contracts.

Certain derivative transactions may transfer from Level 2 to Level 3 if inputs become unobservable and internal modeling techniques are employed to determine fair value. Conversely, measurements may transfer from Level 3 to Level 2 if the inputs become observable.

The following tables present information about PSEG’s and PSE&G’s respective assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, including the fair value measurements and the levels of inputs used in determining those fair values. Amounts shown for PSEG include the amounts shown for PSE&G.

	Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2024
Description	Total		Netting (E)		Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Millions
PSEG
Assets:
Cash Equivalents (A)	$	1,065	$	—	$	1,065	$	—	$	—
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	67	$	(1,074)	$	2	$	1,139	$	—
Interest Rate Derivatives (C)	$	9	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	—
NDT Fund (D)
Equity Securities	$	1,415	$	—	$	1,415	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	303	$	—	$	—	$	303	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	387	$	—	$	—	$	387	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	522	$	—	$	—	$	522	$	—
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	57	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	30	$	—	$	—	$	30	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	68	$	—	$	—	$	68	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	(59)	$	1,272	$	(2)	$	(1,329)	$	—
PSE&G
Assets:
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	5	$	—	$	—	$	5	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	13	$	—	$	—	$	13	$	—

	Recurring Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2023
Description	Total		Netting  (E)		Quoted Market Prices for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Millions
PSEG
Assets:
Cash Equivalents (A)	$	20	$	—	$	20	$	—	$	—
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	135	$	(1,217)	$	13	$	1,339	$	—
Interest Rate Derivatives (C)	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	6	$	—
NDT Fund (D)
Equity Securities	$	1,310	$	—	$	1,310	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	293	$	—	$	—	$	293	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	398	$	—	$	—	$	398	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	522	$	—	$	—	$	522	$	—
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	59	$	—	$	—	$	59	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	32	$	—	$	—	$	32	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	70	$	—	$	—	$	70	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative Contracts:
Energy-Related Contracts (B)	$	(75)	$	1,239	$	(1)	$	(1,311)	$	(2)
Interest Rate Derivatives (C)	$	(17)	$	—	$	—	$	(17)	$	—
PSE&G
Assets:
Cash Equivalents (A)	$	20	$	—	$	20	$	—	$	—
Rabbi Trust (D)
Equity Securities	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	—
Debt Securities—U.S. Treasury	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	11	$	—
Debt Securities—Govt Other	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	6	$	—
Debt Securities—Corporate	$	12	$	—	$	—	$	12	$	—

(A)Represents money market mutual funds.

(B)Level 1—These contracts represent natural gas futures contracts executed on NYMEX, and are being valued solely on settled pricing inputs which come directly from the exchange.

Level 2—Fair values for energy-related contracts are obtained primarily using a market-based approach. Most derivative contracts (forward purchase or sale contracts and swaps) are valued using settled prices from similar assets and liabilities from an exchange, such as NYMEX, ICE and Nodal Exchange, or auction prices. Prices used in the valuation process are also corroborated independently by management to determine that values are based on actual transaction data or, in the absence of transactions, bid and offers for the day. Examples may include certain exchange and non-exchange traded capacity and electricity contracts and natural gas physical or swap contracts based on market prices, basis adjustments and other premiums where adjustments and premiums are not considered significant to the overall inputs.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs are used for the valuation of certain contracts. See “Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements” for more information on the utilization of unobservable inputs.

(C)Interest rate derivatives are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different than the quoted intervals, as inputs to a market valuation model. Market inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgement.

(D)The fair value measurement table excludes cash and foreign currency of $1 million in the NDT Fund as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The NDT Fund maintains investments in various equity and fixed income securities. The Rabbi Trust maintains investments in a Russell 3000 index fund and various fixed income securities.

These securities are generally valued with prices that are either exchange provided (equity securities) or market transactions for comparable securities and/or broker quotes (fixed income securities).

Level 1—Investments in marketable equity securities within the NDT Fund are primarily investments in common stocks across a broad range of industries and sectors. Most equity securities are priced utilizing the principal market close price or, in some cases, midpoint, bid or ask price. Certain other equity securities in the NDT and Rabbi Trust Funds consist primarily of investments in money market funds which seek a high level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. To pursue its goals, the funds normally invest in diversified portfolios of high quality, short-term, dollar-denominated debt securities and government securities. The funds’ net asset value is priced and published daily. The Rabbi Trust’s Russell 3000 index fund is valued based on quoted prices in an active market and can be redeemed daily without restriction.

Level 2—NDT and Rabbi Trust fixed income securities include investment grade corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, asset-backed securities and certain government and U.S. Treasury obligations or Federal Agency asset-backed securities and municipal bonds with a wide range of maturities. Since many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, they are priced using an evaluated pricing methodology that varies by asset class and reflects observable market information such as the most recent exchange price or quoted bid for similar securities. Market-based standard inputs typically include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes and issuer spreads. Certain short-term investments are valued using observable market prices or market parameters such as time-to-maturity, coupon rate, quality rating and current yield.

(E)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty (where the right of offset exists) and the application of collateral. See Note 11. Financial Risk Management Activities for additional detail.

Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Measurements

For valuations that include both observable and unobservable inputs, if the unobservable input is determined to be significant to the overall inputs, the entire valuation is categorized in Level 3. This includes derivatives valued using indicative price quotations for contracts with tenors that extend into periods with no observable pricing. In instances where observable data is unavailable, consideration is given to the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 because the model inputs generally are not observable. PSEG considers credit and non-performance risk in the valuation of derivative contracts categorized in Levels 2 and 3, including both historical and current market data, in its assessment of credit and non-performance risk by counterparty. The impacts of credit and non-performance risk were not material to the financial statements.

As of March 31, 2024, PSEG carried $3.9 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

As of March 31, 2023, PSEG carried $3.7 billion of net assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, of which $6 million of net liabilities were measured using unobservable inputs and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy and are considered immaterial.

There were no transfers to or from Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Fair Value of Debt

The estimated fair values, carrying amounts and methods used to determine the fair value of long-term debt as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are included in the following table and accompanying notes.

	As of				As of
	March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	Millions
Long-Term Debt:
PSEG (A)	$	5,611	$	5,448	$	4,371	$	4,240
PSE&G (A)	14,403		12,983		13,663		12,460
PSEG Power (B)	1,250		1,250		1,250		1,250
Total Long-Term Debt	$	21,264	$	19,681	$	19,284	$	17,950

(A)Given that these bonds do not trade actively, the fair value amounts of taxable debt securities (primarily Level 2 measurements) are generally determined by a valuation model using market-based measurements that are processed through a rules-based pricing methodology. The fair value amounts above do not represent the price at which the outstanding debt may be called for redemption by each issuer under their respective debt agreements.

(B)Private term loan with book value approximating fair value (Level 2 measurement).