Asset Impairment Expense

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Impairment or Disposal of Tangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

ASSET IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE

ASSET IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE

The following table presents our asset impairment expense for the periods indicated (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Puerto Rico	$	475	$	—
Other	(2)		6
Total	$	473	$	6

Puerto Rico — New factors arose in the first quarter of 2021 associated with the economic costs and operational and reputational risks of disposal of coal combustion residuals off island. In addition, new legislative initiatives surrounding the prohibition of coal generation assets in Puerto Rico were introduced. Collectively, these factors along with management’s decision on how to best achieve our stated decarbonization goals resulted in an indicator of impairment at our asset group in Puerto Rico. As such, management performed a recoverability test in accordance with ASC 360 and concluded that Puerto Rico’s undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the asset group. The fair value of the asset group was determined to be $73 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment loss of approximately $475 million. Puerto Rico is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.