Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

Not applicable.

EVERSOURCE ENERGY

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		EVERSOURCE ENERGY
February 22, 2017	By:	/s/	Jay S. Buth
			Jay S. Buth
			Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory B. Butler, Philip J. Lembo and Jay S. Buth and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

	Signature		Title		Date
/s/	James J. Judge		President and Chief Executive Officer,		February 22, 2017
	James J. Judge		and a Trustee
			(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/	Philip J. Lembo		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer		February 22, 2017
	Philip J. Lembo		and Treasurer
			(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/	Jay S. Buth		Vice President, Controller		February 22, 2017
	Jay S. Buth		and Chief Accounting Officer
/s/	Thomas J. May		Chairman of the Board of Trustees		February 22, 2017
	Thomas J. May
/s/	John S. Clarkeson		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	John S. Clarkeson
/s/	Cotton M. Cleveland		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Cotton M. Cleveland
/s/	Sanford Cloud, Jr.		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Sanford Cloud, Jr.

	Signature		Title		Date
/s/	James S. DiStasio		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	James S. DiStasio
/s/	Francis A. Doyle		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Francis A. Doyle
/s/	Charles K. Gifford		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Charles K. Gifford
/s/	Paul A. La Camera		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Paul A. La Camera
/s/	Kenneth R. Leibler		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Kenneth R. Leibler
/s/	William C. Van Faasen		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	William C. Van Faasen
/s/	Frederica M. Williams		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Frederica M. Williams
/s/	Dennis R. Wraase		Trustee		February 22, 2017
	Dennis R. Wraase

THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
February 22, 2017	By:	/s/	Jay S. Buth
			Jay S. Buth
			Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory B. Butler, Philip J. Lembo and Jay S. Buth and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

	Signature		Title		Date
/s/	James J. Judge		Chairman and a Director		February 22, 2017
	James J. Judge		(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/	Werner J. Schweiger		Chief Executive Officer and a Director		February 22, 2017
	Werner J. Schweiger
/s/	Philip J. Lembo		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer		February 22, 2017
	Philip J. Lembo		and Treasurer and a Director
			(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/	Gregory B. Butler		Executive Vice President and General Counsel		February 22, 2017
	Gregory B. Butler		and a Director
/s/	Jay S. Buth		Vice President, Controller		February 22, 2017
	Jay S. Buth		and Chief Accounting Officer

NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY
February 22, 2017	By:	/s/	Jay S. Buth
			Jay S. Buth
			Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory B. Butler, Philip J. Lembo and Jay S. Buth and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

	Signature		Title		Date
/s/	James J. Judge		Chairman and a Director		February 22, 2017
	James J. Judge		(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/	Werner J. Schweiger		Chief Executive Officer and a Director		February 22, 2017
	Werner J. Schweiger
/s/	Philip J. Lembo		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer		February 22, 2017
	Philip J. Lembo		and Treasurer and a Director
			(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/	Gregory B. Butler		Executive Vice President and General Counsel		February 22, 2017
	Gregory B. Butler		and a Director
/s/	Jay S. Buth		Vice President, Controller		February 22, 2017
	Jay S. Buth		and Chief Accounting Officer

PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
February 22, 2017	By:	/s/	Jay S. Buth
			Jay S. Buth
			Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory B. Butler, Philip J. Lembo and Jay S. Buth and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

	Signature		Title		Date
/s/	James J. Judge		Chairman and a Director		February 22, 2017
	James J. Judge		(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/	Werner J. Schweiger		Chief Executive Officer and a Director		February 22, 2017
	Werner J. Schweiger
/s/	Philip J. Lembo		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer		February 22, 2017
	Philip J. Lembo		and Treasurer and a Director
			(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/	Gregory B. Butler		Executive Vice President and General Counsel		February 22, 2017
	Gregory B. Butler		and a Director
/s/	Jay S. Buth		Vice President, Controller		February 22, 2017
	Jay S. Buth		and Chief Accounting Officer

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
February 22, 2017	By:	/s/	Jay S. Buth
			Jay S. Buth
			Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory B. Butler, Philip J. Lembo and Jay S. Buth and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

	Signature		Title		Date
/s/	James J. Judge		Chairman and a Director		February 22, 2017
	James J. Judge		(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/	Werner J. Schweiger		Chief Executive Officer and a Director		February 22, 2017
	Werner J. Schweiger
/s/	Philip J. Lembo		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer		February 22, 2017
	Philip J. Lembo		and Treasurer and a Director
			(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/	Gregory B. Butler		Executive Vice President and General Counsel		February 22, 2017
	Gregory B. Butler		and a Director
/s/	Jay S. Buth		Vice President, Controller		February 22, 2017
	Jay S. Buth		and Chief Accounting Officer

SCHEDULE I

EVERSOURCE ENERGY (PARENT)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015

(Thousands of Dollars)

	2016				2015
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	93			$	67
Accounts Receivable from Subsidiaries	32,864				23,689
Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries	740,300				850,300
Prepayments and Other Current Assets	23,122				41,254
Total Current Assets	796,379				915,310
Deferred Debits and Other Assets:
Investments in Subsidiary Companies, at Equity	9,703,287				8,915,178
Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries	224,290				128,800
Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes	126,091				143,054
Goodwill	3,231,811				3,231,811
Other Long-Term Assets	44,020				48,314
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets	13,329,499				12,467,157
Total Assets	$	14,125,878			$	13,382,467
LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION
Current Liabilities:
Notes Payable	$	1,022,000			$	1,098,453
Long-Term Debt - Current Portion	28,883				28,883
Accounts Payable	—				78
Accounts Payable to Subsidiaries	8,771				15,601
Other Current Liabilities	47,215				60,999
Total Current Liabilities	1,106,869				1,204,014
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities	148,756				134,908
Capitalization:
Long-Term Debt	2,158,519				1,691,330
Equity:
Common Shareholders' Equity:
Common Shares	1,669,392				1,669,313
Capital Surplus, Paid in	6,250,224				6,262,368
Retained Earnings	3,175,171				2,797,355
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(65,282		)		(66,844		)
Treasury Stock	(317,771		)		(309,977		)
Common Shareholders' Equity	10,711,734				10,352,215
Total Capitalization	12,870,253				12,043,545
Total Liabilities and Capitalization	$	14,125,878			$	13,382,467

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of significant accounting matters related to Eversource parent, including Eversource common shares information as described in Note 17, "Common Shares," material obligations and guarantees as described in Note 11, "Commitments and Contingencies," and debt agreements as described in Note 7, "Short-Term Debt," and Note 8, "Long-Term Debt."

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SCHEDULE I

EVERSOURCE ENERGY (PARENT)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, 2015 AND 2014

(Thousands of Dollars, Except Share Information)

	2016				2015				2014
Operating Revenues	$	—			$	—			$	—
Operating Expenses:
Other	(39,453		)		9,315				29,598
Operating Income/(Loss)	39,453				(9,315		)		(29,598		)
Interest Expense	59,420				45,130				33,168
Other Income, Net:
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	922,321				900,824				848,435
Other, Net	4,267				6,602				1,830
Other Income, Net	926,588				907,426				850,265
Income Before Income Tax Benefit	906,621				852,981				787,499
Income Tax Benefit	(35,681		)		(25,504		)		(32,047		)
Net Income	$	942,302			$	878,485			$	819,546
Basic Earnings per Common Share	$	2.97			$	2.77			$	2.59
Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$	2.96			$	2.76			$	2.58
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	317,650,180				317,336,881				316,136,748
Diluted	318,454,239				318,432,687				317,417,414

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

	2016				2015				2014
Net Income	$	942,302			$	878,485			$	819,546
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Net of Tax:
Qualified Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	2,137				2,079				2,037
Changes in Unrealized Gains/(Losses) on Marketable Securities	2,294				(2,588		)		315
Change in Funded Status of Pension, SERP and PBOP Benefit Plans	(2,869		)		7,674				(30,330		)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Net of Tax	1,562				7,165				(27,978		)
Comprehensive Income	$	943,864			$	885,650			$	791,568

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of significant accounting matters related to Eversource parent, including Eversource common shares information as described in Note 17, "Common Shares," material obligations and guarantees as described in Note 11, "Commitments and Contingencies," and debt agreements as described in Note 7, "Short-Term Debt," and Note 8, "Long-Term Debt."

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SCHEDULE I

EVERSOURCE ENERGY (PARENT)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

(Thousands of Dollars)

	2016				2015				2014
Operating Activities:
Net Income	$	942,302			$	878,485			$	819,546
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Flows Provided by Operating Activities:
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	(922,321		)		(900,824		)		(848,435		)
Cash Dividends Received from Subsidiaries	724,877				602,300				609,800
Deferred Income Taxes	19,008				16,880				7,956
Other	(27,963		)		(22,864		)		9,409
Changes in Current Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivables from Subsidiaries	(9,173		)		(16,980		)		88,800
Taxes Receivable/Accrued, Net	8,050				(14,426		)		23,178
Accounts Payable, Including Affiliate Payables	(6,908		)		(134,730		)		5,942
Other Current Assets and Liabilities, Net	(7,433		)		6,832				14,484
Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities	720,439				414,673				730,680
Investing Activities:
Capital Contributions to Subsidiaries	(589,500		)		(218,500		)		(437,553		)
Decrease/(Increase) in Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries	14,510				(131,650		)		86,100
Other Investing Activities	—				12,000				—
Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities	(574,990		)		(338,150		)		(351,453		)
Financing Activities:
Cash Dividends on Common Shares	(564,486		)		(529,791		)		(475,227		)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt	500,000				450,000				—
(Decrease)/Increase in Short-Term Debt	(76,453		)		(2,622		)		86,575
Other Financing Activities	(4,484		)		5,819				9,528
Net Cash Flows (Used in)/Provided by Financing Activities	(145,423		)		(76,594		)		(379,124		)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash	26				(71		)		103
Cash - Beginning of Year	67				138				35
Cash - End of Year	$	93			$	67			$	138
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash Paid/(Received) During the Year for:
Interest	$	58,018			$	43,024			$	36,208
Income Taxes	$	(65,531	)		$	(34,680	)		$	(86,804	)

See the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of significant accounting matters related to Eversource parent, including Eversource common shares information as described in Note 17, "Common Shares," material obligations and guarantees as described in Note 11, "Commitments and Contingencies," and debt agreements as described in Note 7, "Short-Term Debt," and Note 8, "Long-Term Debt."

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SCHEDULE II

EVERSOURCE ENERGY AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, 2015 AND 2014

(Thousands of Dollars)

Column A		Column B			Column C						Column D			Column E
					Additions
					(1)			(2)
					Charged			Charged to
		Balance as			to Costs			Other			Deductions -			Balance
		of Beginning			and			Accounts -			Describe			as of
Description:		of Year			Expenses			Describe (a)			(b)			End of Year
Eversource:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2016	$	190,680		$	69,466		$	45,452		$	104,968		$	200,630
	2015	175,317			51,077			79,622			115,336			190,680
	2014	171,251			55,657			51,227			102,818			175,317
CL&P:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2016	$	79,479		$	17,572		$	28,801		$	39,461		$	86,391
	2015	84,287			10,105			30,592			45,505			79,479
	2014	81,995			6,598			39,706			44,012			84,287
NSTAR Electric:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2016	$	52,628		$	27,978		$	4,050		$	29,884		$	54,772
	2015	40,670			14,228			29,559			31,829			52,628
	2014	41,679			24,740			627			26,376			40,670
PSNH:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2016	$	8,733		$	7,288		$	498		$	6,578		$	9,941
	2015	7,663			8,889			841			8,660			8,733
	2014	7,364			6,815			797			7,313			7,663
WMECO:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2016	$	14,048		$	3,750		$	7,203		$	9,489		$	15,512
	2015	9,880			4,940			7,418			8,190			14,048
	2014	9,984			2,415			3,608			6,127			9,880

(a)

Amounts relate to uncollectible accounts receivables reserved for that are not charged to bad debt expense. The PURA allows CL&P and Yankee Gas to accelerate the recovery of accounts receivable balances attributable to qualified customers under financial or medical duress (uncollectible hardship accounts receivable) outstanding for greater than 180 days and 90 days, respectively. The DPU allows WMECO and NSTAR Gas to also recover in rates amounts associated with certain uncollectible hardship accounts receivable. Certain of NSTAR Electric's uncollectible hardship accounts receivable are expected to be recovered in future rates, similar to WMECO and NSTAR Gas.

(b)	Amounts written off, net of recoveries.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Each document described below is incorporated by reference by the registrant(s) listed to the files identified, unless designated with a (*), which exhibits are filed herewith. Management contracts and compensation plans or arrangements are designated with a (+).

Exhibit

Number Description

3. Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

(A)	Eversource Energy

3.1	Declaration of Trust of Eversource Energy, as amended through April 30, 2015 (Exhibit 3.1 Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 30, 2015, File No. 001-05324)

(B)	The Connecticut Light and Power Company

3.1	Certificate of Incorporation of CL&P, restated to March 22, 1994 (Exhibit 3.2.1, 1993 CL&P Form 10-K, File No. 000-00404)

3.1.1	Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of CL&P, dated December 26, 1996 (Exhibit 3.2.2, 1996 CL&P Form 10-K filed March 25, 1997, File No. 001-11419)

3.1.2	Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of CL&P, dated April 27, 1998 (Exhibit 3.2.3, 1998 CL&P Form 10-K filed March 23, 1999, File No. 000-00404)

3.1.3	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of CL&P, dated effective January 3, 2012 (Exhibit 3(i), CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 9, 2012, File No. 000-00404)

3.2	By-laws of CL&P, as amended and restated effective September 29, 2014 (Exhibit 3.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 2, 2014, File No. 000-00404)

(C)	NSTAR Electric Company

3.1	Restated Articles of Organization of NSTAR Electric Company, f/k/a Boston Edison Company (Exhibit 3.1, NSTAR Electric Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 1994 filed August 12, 1994, File No. 001-02301)

3.2	Bylaws of NSTAR Electric Company, as amended and restated effective September 29, 2014 (Exhibit 3.1, NSTAR Electric Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 2, 2014, File No. 000-02301)

(D)	Public Service Company of New Hampshire

3.1	Articles of Incorporation, as amended to May 16, 1991 (Exhibit 3.3.1, 1993 PSNH Form 10-K filed March 25, 1994, File No. 001-06392)

3.2	By-laws of PSNH, as in effect June 27, 2008 (Exhibit 3, PSNH Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 filed August 7, 2008, File No. 001-06392)

(E)	Western Massachusetts Electric Company

3.1	Articles of Organization of WMECO, restated to February 23, 1995 (Exhibit 3.4.1, 1994 WMECO Form 10-K filed March 27, 1995, File No. 001-07624)

3.2	By-laws of WMECO, as amended to April 1, 1999 (Exhibit 3.1, WMECO Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 1999 filed August 13, 1999, File No. 000-07624)

3.2.1	By-laws of WMECO, as further amended to May 1, 2000 (Exhibit 3.1, WMECO Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2000 filed August 11, 2000, File No.000-07624)

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4. Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures

(A)	Eversource Energy

4.1	Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York as Trustee dated as of April 1, 2002 (Exhibit A-3, Eversource Energy 35-CERT filed April 16, 2002, File No. 070-09535)

4.1.1	Fifth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of May 1, 2013, relating to $300 million of Senior Notes, Series E, due 2018 and $400 million of Senior Notes, Series F, due 2023 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 16, 2013, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.2	Sixth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of January 1, 2015, relating to $150 million of Senior Notes, Series G, due 2018 and $300 million of Senior Notes, Series H, due 2025 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 21, 2015, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.3	Seventh Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of March 7, 2016, relating to $250 million of Senior Notes, Series I, due 2021 and $250 million of Senior Notes, Series J, due 2026 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 15, 2016, File No. 001-05324)

4.2	Indenture dated as of January 12, 2000, between Eversource Energy, as successor to NSTAR LLC, as successor to NSTAR, and Bank One Trust Company N.A. (Exhibit 4.1 to NSTAR Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-94735)

4.2.1	Form of 4.50% Debenture Due 2019 (Exhibit 99.2, NSTAR Form 8-K filed November 16, 2009, File No. 001-14768)

(B)	The Connecticut Light and Power Company

4.1	Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between CL&P and Bankers Trust Company, Trustee, dated as of May 1, 1921 (Composite including all twenty-four amendments to May 1, 1967) (Exhibit 4.1.1, 1989 Eversource Energy Form 10-K, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.1	Series D Supplemental Indentures to the Composite May 1, 1921 Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between CL&P and Bankers Trust Company, dated as of October 1, 1994 (Exhibit 4.2.16, 1994 CL&P Form 10-K filed March 27, 1995, File No. 001-11419)

4.1.2	Series B Supplemental Indenture between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of September 1, 2004 (Exhibit 99.5, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 22, 2004, File No. 000-00404)

4.2	Composite Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, dated as of May 1, 1921, as amended and supplemented by seventy-three supplemental mortgages to and including Supplemental Mortgage dated as of April 1, 2005 (Exhibit 99.5, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 13, 2005, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.1	Supplemental Indenture (2005 Series B Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of April 1, 2005 (Exhibit 99.2, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 13, 2005, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.2	Supplemental Indenture (2006 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of June 1, 2006 (Exhibit 99.2, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 7, 2006, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.3	Supplemental Indenture (2007 Series A Bonds and 2007 Series B Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of March 1, 2007 (Exhibit 99.2, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 29, 2007, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.4	Supplemental Indenture (2007 Series C Bonds and 2007 Series D Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of September 1, 2007 (Exhibit 4, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007, File No. 000-00404)

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4.2.5	Supplemental Indenture (2008 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of May 1, 2008 (Exhibit 4, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 29, 2008, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.6	Supplemental Indenture (2009 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of February 1, 2009 (Exhibit 4, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 19, 2009, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.7	Supplemental Indenture (2013 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of January 1, 2013 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 22, 2013, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.8	Supplemental Indenture (2014 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of April 1, 2014 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 29, 2014, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.9	Supplemental Indenture (2015 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of May 1, 2015 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 26, 2015, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.10	Supplemental Indenture (2015 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of November 1, 2015 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2015, File No. 000-00404)

4.3	Loan Agreement between Connecticut Development Authority and CL&P (Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds - 2011A Series) dated as of October 1, 2011 (Exhibit 1.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 28, 2011, File No. 000-00404)

(C)	NSTAR Electric Company

4.1	Indenture between Boston Edison Company and the Bank of New York (as successor to Bank of Montreal Trust Company) (Exhibit 4.1, NSTAR Electric Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 1988, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.1	A Form of 5.75% Debenture Due March 15, 2036 (Exhibit 99.2, Boston Edison Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 17, 2006, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.2	A Form of 5.625% Debenture Due November 15, 2017 (Exhibit 99.2, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 20, 2007 and filed February 17, 2009, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.3	A Form of 5.50% Debenture Due March 15, 2040 (Exhibit 99.2, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 15, 2010, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.4	A Form of 2.375% Debenture Due 2022 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 18, 2012, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.5	A Form of 4.40% Debenture Due 2044 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 13, 2014, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.6	A Form of 3.25% Debenture due 2025 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 20, 2015 (Exhibit 4, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.7	A Form of 2.70% Debenture due 2026 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May, 31, 2016 (Exhibit 4, File No. 001-02301)

4.2	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated October 26, 2015, by and between NSTAR Electric and the Banks named therein, pursuant to which Barclays Bank PLC serves as Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender

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(D)	Public Service Company of New Hampshire

4.1	First Mortgage Indenture between PSNH and First Fidelity Bank, National Association, New Jersey, now First Union National Bank, Trustee, dated as of August 15, 1978 (Composite including all amendments effective June 1, 2011) (included as Exhibit C to the Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 to PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 2, 2011, File No. 001-06392)

4.1.1	Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture between PSNH and Wachovia Bank, National Association successor to First Union National Bank, as successor to First Fidelity Bank, National Association, as Trustee dated as of October 1, 2005 (Exhibit 99.2, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 6, 2005, File No. 001-06392)

4.1.2	Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture between PSNH and Wachovia Bank, National Association successor to First Union National Bank, as successor to First Fidelity Bank, National Association, as Trustee dated as of September 1, 2007 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007, File No. 001-06392)

4.1.3	Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, Trustee, dated as of May 1, 2008 (Exhibit 4.1 to PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 29, 2008 (File No.001-06392)

4.1.4	Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of December 1, 2009 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 15, 2009 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.5	Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of May 1, 2011 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 2, 2011 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.6	Nineteenth Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of September 1, 2011 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 16, 2011 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.7	Twentieth Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of November 1, 2013 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 20, 2013 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.8	Twenty-first Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of October 1, 2014 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 17, 2014 (File No. 001-06392)

4.2	Series A Loan and Trust Agreement among Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire and PSNH and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee (Tax Exempt Pollution Control Bonds) dated as of October 1, 2001 (Exhibit 4.3.4, 2001 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed March 22, 2002, File No. 001-05324)

(E)	Western Massachusetts Electric Company

4.1	Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, dated as of September 1, 2003 (Exhibit 99.2, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 8, 2003, File No. 000-07624)

4.1.1	Second Supplemental Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York, as Trustee dated as of September 1, 2004 (Exhibit 4.1, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 27, 2004, File No. 000-07624)

4.1.2	Fourth Supplemental Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York Trust, as Trustee, dated as of August 1, 2007 (Exhibit 4.1, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 20, 2007, File No. 000-07624)

4.1.3	Fifth Supplemental Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of March 1, 2010 (Exhibit 4.1, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 10, 2010, File No. 000-07624)

4.1.4	Sixth Supplemental Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of September 15, 2011 (Exhibit 4.1, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 19, 2011, File No. 000-07624)

4.1.5	Seventh Supplemental Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of November 1, 2013 (Exhibit 4.1, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 21, 2013, File No. 000-07624)

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4.1.6	Eighth Supplemental Indenture between WMECO and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, dated as of June 1, 2016 (Exhibit 4.1, WMECO Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 29, 2016, File No. 000-07624)

(F)	Eversource Energy, The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts Electric Company

4.1	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated October 26, 2015, by and among Eversource Energy, CL&P, NSTAR Gas, PSNH, WMECO, and Yankee Gas Services Company and the Banks named therein, pursuant to which Bank of America, N.A. serves as Administrative Agent

10.	Material Contracts

(A)	Eversource Energy

10.1	Lease between The Rocky River Realty Company and Eversource Energy Service Company, dated as of April 14, 1992 with respect to the Berlin, Connecticut headquarters (Exhibit 10.29.1, 1992 Eversource Energy Form 10-K, File No. 001-05324)

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Amended and Restated Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust company, N.A. formerly Connecticut National Bank, as Trustee, dated July 1, 1989, (Composite including all amendments effective January 1, 2014) (included as Exhibit B to the Eleventh Supplemental Indenture filed as Exhibit 10, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 filed May 2, 2014, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.1	First Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Connecticut National Bank, as Trustee, dated April 1, 1992 (Yankee Energy System, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3, dated October 2, 1992, File No. 33-52750

10.2.2	Seventh Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee to Fleet Bank (formerly The Connecticut National Bank) dated November 1, 2004 (Exhibit 10.5.7, 2004 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed March 17, 2005, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.3	Eighth Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee to Fleet Bank (formerly the Connecticut National Bank) dated July 1, 2005 (Exhibit 10.5.8, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2005 filed August 8, 2005, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.4

Ninth Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., successor as Trustee to The Bank of New York, as successor to Fleet National Bank (formerly known as The Connecticut National Bank) dated as of October 1, 2008 (Exhibit 10-1, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 filed November 10, 2008, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.5

Tenth Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., successor as Trustee to The Bank of New York, as successor to Fleet National Bank (formerly known as The Connecticut National Bank), dated as of April 1, 2010 (Exhibit 10, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2010 filed May 7, 2010, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.6

Eleventh Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., successor as Trustee to The Bank of New York, as successor to Fleet National Bank (formerly known as The Connecticut National Bank), dated as of January 1, 2014 (Exhibit 10, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 filed May 2, 2014, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.7

Twelfth Supplemental Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust between Yankee Gas Services Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., successor as Trustee to The Bank of New York, as successor to Fleet National Bank (formerly known as The Connecticut National Bank), dated as of September 1, 2015 (Exhibit 10, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2015 filed November 6, 2015, File No. 001-05324)

*+10.3	Eversource Energy Board of Trustees' Compensation Arrangement Summary

+10.4	Amended and Restated Memorandum Agreement between Eversource Energy and Leon J. Olivier effective January 1, 2009 (Exhibit 10.9, 2008 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009, File No. 001-05324)

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+10.5	Eversource Supplemental Executive Retirement Program effective as of January 1, 2015 (Exhibit 10.5, 2015 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed February 26, 2016, File No. 001-05324)

+10.6	Eversource Energy Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives effective as of January 1, 2014 (Exhibit 10.6, 2015 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed February 26, 2016, File No. 001-05324)

10.7	Composite Transmission Service Agreement, by and between Northern Pass Transmission LLC, as Owner and H.Q. Hydro Renewable Energy, Inc., as Purchaser dated October 4, 2010 and effective February 14, 2014 (Exhibit 10.5, 1992 Eversource Energy Form 10-K, File No. 001-05324)

(B)	Eversource Energy, The Connecticut Light and Power Company, NSTAR Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts Electric Company

10.1	Amended and Restated Form of Service Contract between each of Eversource Energy, CL&P, NSTAR Electric Company and WMECO and Eversource Energy Service Company dated as of January 1, 2014. (Exhibit 10.1, Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed on February 25, 2014, File No. 001-05324)

10.2	Transmission Operating Agreement between the Initial Participating Transmission Owners, Additional Participating Transmission Owners and ISO New England, Inc. dated as of February 1, 2005 (Exhibit 10.29, 2004 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed March 17, 2005, File No. 001-05324)

10.2.1	Rate Design and Funds Disbursement Agreement among the Initial Participating Transmission Owners, Additional Participating Transmission Owners and ISO New England, Inc., effective June 30, 2006 (Exhibit 10.22.1, 2006 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed March 1, 2007, File No. 001-05324)

10.3	Eversource Energy's Third Amended and Restated Tax Allocation Agreement dated as of April 10, 2012, (Exhibit 10.1 Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for Quarter Ended June 30, 2012 filed August 7, 2012, File No. 001-05324)

+10.4	Amended and Restated Incentive Plan Effective January 1, 2009 (Exhibit 10.3, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 filed November 10, 2008, File No. 001-05324)

+10.5	Trust under Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 2, 1994 (Exhibit 10.33, 2002 Eversource Energy Form 10‑K filed March 21, 2003, File No. 001-05324)

+10.5.1	First Amendment to Trust Under Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of December 10, 2002 (Exhibit 10 (B) 10.19.1, 2003 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed March 12, 2004, File No. 001-05324)

+10.5.2	Second Amendment to Trust Under Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan , effective as of November 12, 2008 (Exhibit 10.12.2, 2008 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009, File No. 001-05324)

+10.6	Special Severance Program for Officers of Eversource Energy Companies as of January 1, 2009 (Exhibit 10.2 Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 filed November 10, 2008, File No. 001-05324)

+10.7	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Gregory B. Butler, effective January 1, 2009 (Exhibit 10.7, 2008 Eversource Energy Form 10-K filed February 27, 2009, File No. 001-05324)

(C)	Eversource Energy, The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts Electric Company

10.1	Agreements among New England Utilities with respect to the Hydro-Quebec interconnection projects (Exhibits 10(u) and 10(v); 10(w), 10(x), and 10(y), 1990 and 1988, respectively, Form 10-K of New England Electric System, File No. 001-03446)

10.2

Eversource Energy Service Company Transmission and Ancillary Service Wholesale Revenue Allocation Methodology among The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Holyoke Water Power Company and Holyoke Power and Electric Company Trustee dated as of January 1, 2008 (Exhibit 10.1, Eversource Energy Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 filed May 9, 2008, File No. 001-05324)

(D)	Eversource Energy and The Connecticut Light and Power Company

10.1	CL&P Agreement Re: Connecticut NEEWS Projects by and between CL&P and The United Illuminating Company dated July 14, 2010 (Exhibit 10, CL&P Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 filed August 6, 2010, File No. 000-00404)

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(E)	Eversource Energy and NSTAR Electric Company

+10.1	NSTAR Excess Benefit Plan, effective August 25, 1999 (Exhibit 10.1 1999 NSTAR Form 10-K/A filed September 29, 2000, File No. 001-14768)

+10.12.1	NSTAR Excess Benefit Plan, incorporating the NSTAR 409A Excess Benefit Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2008, dated December 24, 2008 (Exhibit 10.1.1 2008 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 9, 2009, File No. 001-14768)

+10.2	NSTAR 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan, effective May 3, 2007 (Exhibit 10.2, Eversource Energy Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 8, 2012)

+10.2.1	Deferred Common Share/Dividend Equivalent Award, Stock Option Grant, Option Certificate and Performance Share Award/Dividend Equivalent Award Agreement Under the NSTAR 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan, by and between NSTAR and James J. Judge, dated January 24, 2008 (Exhibit 10.8.2, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.2.2	Deferred Common Share/Dividend Equivalent Award, Stock Option Grant, Option Certificate and Performance Share Award/Dividend Equivalent Award Agreement Under the NSTAR 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan by and between NSTAR and NSTAR’s other Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents, dated January 24, 2008 (in form) (Exhibit 10.8.6, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.3	Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement by and between James J. Judge and NSTAR, dated November 15, 2007 (Exhibit 10.9, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.4	Master Trust Agreement between NSTAR and State Street Bank and Trust Company (Rabbi Trust), effective August 25, 1999 (Exhibit 10.5, NSTAR Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2000 filed November 14, 2000, File No. 001-14768)

+10.5	Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement by and between NSTAR’s other Senior Vice Presidents and NSTAR (in form), dated November 15, 2007 (Exhibit 10.15, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.6	Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement between NSTAR’s Vice Presidents and NSTAR (in form), dated November 15, 2007 (Exhibit 10.16, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.7	Currently effective Change in Control Agreement between NSTAR’s Vice Presidents and NSTAR (in form) (Exhibit 10.17, 2009 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 25, 2010, File No. 001-14768)

10.8	NSTAR Electric Company Restructuring Settlement Agreement dated July 1997, (Exhibit 10.12, Boston Edison 1997 Form 10-K filed March 30, 1998, File No. 001-02301)

(F)	Eversource Energy and Public Service Company of New Hampshire

10.1

2015 Public Service Company of New Hampshire Restructuring and Rate Stabilization Agreement, dated as of June 10, 2015, by and among Eversource, PNSH, the Office of Energy and Planning, Designated Advocate Staff of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, the Office of Consumer Advocate, New Hampshire District 3 Senator Jeb Bradley, New Hampshire District 15 Senator Dan Feltes, the City of Berlin, New Hampshire (subject to ratification by the Berlin City Council), Local No. 1837 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Conservation Law Foundation, the Retail Energy Supply Association, TransCanada Power Marketing Ltd., TransCanada Hydro Northeast Inc., New England Power Generators Association, Inc., and the New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association d/b/a NH CleanTech Council. (Exhibit 99.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 11, 2015, File No. 001-06392)

10.1.1	Amendment to the 2015 Public Service Company of New Hampshire Restructuring and Rate Stabilization Agreement dated January 26, 2016

*12.	Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(A)	Eversource Energy

(B)	The Connecticut Light and Power Company

(C)	NSTAR Electric Company

(D)	Public Service Company of New Hampshire

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(E)	Western Massachusetts Electric Company

*21.	Subsidiaries of the Registrant

*23.	Consents of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

*31.	Rule 13a - 14(a)/15 d - 14(a) Certifications

(A)	Eversource Energy

31	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of Eversource Energy pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.1	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of Eversource Energy pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(B)	The Connecticut Light and Power Company

31	Certification by the Chairman of CL&P pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.1	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of CL&P pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(C)	NSTAR Electric Company

31	Certification by the Chairman of NSTAR Electric Company pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.1	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of NSTAR Electric Company pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(D)	Public Service Company of New Hampshire

31	Certification by the Chairman of PSNH pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.1	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of PSNH pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(E)	Western Massachusetts Electric Company

31	Certification by the Chairman of WMECO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.1	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of WMECO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

*32 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Certifications

(A)	Eversource Energy

32	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Eversource Energy pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(B)	The Connecticut Light and Power Company

32	Certification by the Chairman and the Chief Financial Officer of CL&P pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(C)	NSTAR Electric Company

32	Certification by the Chairman and the Chief Financial Officer of NSTAR Electric Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(D)	Public Service Company of New Hampshire

32	Certification by the Chairman and the Chief Financial Officer of PSNH pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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(E)	Western Massachusetts Electric Company

32	Certification by the Chairman and the Chief Financial Officer of WMECO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

*101.INS	XBRL Instance Document

*101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

*101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

*101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

*101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

*101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

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