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Accounting Standards Issued
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Accounting Standards Issued  
Accounting Standards Issued

Accounting Standards Issued

Fair Value Measurements

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued updated guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure requirements. The update aligns the accounting requirements for fair value measurements under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and international financial reporting standards. The new requirements will be effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on our, or BGE's financial results; however, it will result in additional disclosures.

Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the FASB issued updated requirements on the presentation of comprehensive income which eliminate the option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. The new requirements will be effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect the adoption of this amendment to have an impact on our, or BGE's financial results, other than the presentation of a separate statement of comprehensive income.