Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

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Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

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SCHEDULE I

EVERSOURCE ENERGY (PARENT)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021

(Thousands of Dollars)


	2022		2021
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	971	$	175
Accounts Receivable from Subsidiaries	53,338		43,403
Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries	1,074,800		1,245,900
Prepayments and Other Current Assets	23,597		11,974
Total Current Assets	1,152,706		1,301,452

Deferred Debits and Other Assets:
Investments in Subsidiary Companies, at Equity	18,379,840		16,108,190
Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries	1,896,500		1,001,000
Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes	—		17,409
Goodwill	3,852,524		3,852,524
Other Long-Term Assets	108,867		101,710
Total Deferred Debits and Other Assets	24,237,731		21,080,833

Total Assets	$	25,390,437	$	22,382,285

LIABILITIES AND CAPITALIZATION
Current Liabilities:
Notes Payable	$	1,442,200	$	1,342,950
Long-Term Debt - Current Portion	1,207,047		767,681
Accounts Payable to Subsidiaries	33,530		37,609
Other Current Liabilities	112,807		87,745
Total Current Liabilities	2,795,584		2,235,985

Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes	8,498		—
Other Long-Term Liabilities	140,393		150,616
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities	148,891		150,616

Long-Term Debt	6,972,804		5,395,840

Common Shareholders' Equity:
Common Shares	1,799,920		1,789,092
Capital Surplus, Paid in	8,401,731		8,098,514
Retained Earnings	5,527,153		5,005,391
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(39,421)		(42,275)
Treasury Stock	(216,225)		(250,878)
Common Shareholders' Equity	15,473,158		14,599,844

Total Liabilities and Capitalization	$	25,390,437	$	22,382,285

See the Combined Notes to 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 18, "Common Shares," material obligations and guarantees as described in Note 13, "Commitments and Contingencies," and debt agreements as described in Note 8, "Short-Term Debt," and Note 9, "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, 2022, 2021 AND 2020

(Thousands of Dollars, Except Share Information)


	2022		2021		2020

Operating Revenues	$	—	$	—	$	—

Operating Expenses:
Other	26,708		43,048		28,645
Operating Loss	(26,708)		(43,048)		(28,645)
Interest Expense	237,773		163,613		160,887

Other Income, Net:
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	1,565,474		1,345,199		1,309,630
Other, Net	79,383		47,802		38,546
Other Income, Net	1,644,857		1,393,001		1,348,176
Income Before Income Tax Benefit	1,380,376		1,186,340		1,158,644
Income Tax Benefit	(24,499)		(34,187)		(46,523)
Net Income	$	1,404,875	$	1,220,527	$	1,205,167

Basic Earnings per Common Share	$	4.05	$	3.55	$	3.56

Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$	4.05	$	3.54	$	3.55

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	346,783,444		343,972,926		338,836,147
Diluted	347,246,768		344,631,056		339,847,062

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


(Thousands of Dollars)	2022		2021		2020

Net Income	$	1,404,875	$	1,220,527	$	1,205,167
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Net of Tax:
Qualified Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	20		972		1,596
Changes in Unrealized (Losses)/Gains on Marketable Securities	(1,636)		(671)		342
Changes in Funded Status of Pension, SERP and PBOP Benefit Plans	4,470		33,835		(13,290)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Net of Tax	2,854		34,136		(11,352)
Comprehensive Income	$	1,407,729	$	1,254,663	$	1,193,815

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SCHEDULE I

EVERSOURCE ENERGY (PARENT)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020

(Thousands of Dollars)


	2022		2021		2020
Operating Activities:
Net Income	$	1,404,875	$	1,220,527	$	1,205,167
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities:
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	(1,565,474)		(1,345,199)		(1,309,630)
Cash Dividends Received from Subsidiaries	855,600		1,037,100		485,800
Deferred Income Taxes	25,823		20,293		(4,667)
Other	26,455		36,910		39,940
Changes in Current Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivables from Subsidiaries	(9,935)		(3,758)		(14,575)
Taxes Receivable/Accrued, Net	(21,627)		(19,455)		35,300
Accounts Payable to Subsidiaries	(4,079)		19,185		14,091
Other Current Assets and Liabilities, Net	35,090		8,144		21,284
Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities	746,728		973,747		472,710

Investing Activities:
Capital Contributions to Subsidiaries	(1,499,300)		(1,033,000)		(1,899,340)
Return of Capital from Subsidiaries	12,000		178,800		80,000
Increase in Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries	(724,400)		(140,200)		(264,300)
Other Investing Activities	(1,289)		(3,196)		(367)
Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities	(2,212,989)		(997,596)		(2,084,007)

Financing Activities:
Issuance of Common Shares, Net of Issuance Costs	197,058		—		928,992
Cash Dividends on Common Shares	(860,033)		(805,439)		(744,665)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt	2,800,000		1,000,000		1,550,000
Retirement of Long-Term Debt	(750,000)		(450,000)		—
Increase/(Decrease) in Notes Payable	99,250		288,625		(170,545)
Other Financing Activities	(19,193)		(9,545)		46,480
Net Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities	1,467,082		23,641		1,610,262
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Restricted Cash	821		(208)		(1,035)
Cash and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Year	226		434		1,469
Cash and Restricted Cash - End of Year	$	1,047	$	226	$	434

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash Paid/(Received) During the Year for:
Interest	$	215,053	$	164,568	$	140,694
Income Taxes	$	(20,992)	$	(51,277)	$	(43,158)

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SCHEDULE II

EVERSOURCE ENERGY AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022, 2021 AND 2020

(Thousands of Dollars)


Column A		Column B		Column C				Column D		Column E
				Additions
				(1)		(2)
Description:		Balance as of Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Charged to Other Accounts - Describe (a)		Deductions -Describe (b)		Balance as of End of Year
Eversource:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2022	$	417,406	$	61,876	$	112,533	$	105,518	$	486,297
	2021	358,851		60,886		110,572		112,903		417,406
	2020	224,821		53,461		145,005		64,436		358,851
CL&P:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2022	$	181,319	$	15,578	$	59,485	$	31,062	$	225,320
	2021	157,447		13,495		57,779		47,402		181,319
	2020	97,348		12,882		71,223		24,006		157,447
NSTAR Electric:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2022	$	97,005	$	21,550	$	12,412	$	36,009	$	94,958
	2021	91,583		16,649		20,064		31,291		97,005
	2020	75,406		15,293		23,424		22,540		91,583
PSNH:
Reserves Deducted from Assets -
Reserves for Uncollectible Accounts:
	2022	$	24,331	$	9,211	$	2,539	$	6,845	$	29,236
	2021	17,157		13,113		3,135		9,074		24,331
	2020	10,497		5,164		7,692		6,196		17,157

(a) Amounts relate to uncollectible accounts receivables reserved for that are not charged to bad debt expense. CL&P, NSTAR Electric, NSTAR Gas, EGMA and Yankee Gas are allowed to recover in rates, amounts associated with certain uncollectible hardship accounts receivable. CL&P, NSTAR Electric, PSNH, NSTAR Gas and EGMA are also allowed to recover uncollectible energy supply costs through regulatory tracking mechanisms. Amounts in this column in 2020 also include a $24.2 million increase due to the CMA asset acquisition on October 9, 2020 at Eversource, and an increase due to the adoption of the credit loss accounting standard in 2020 of $23.8 million at Eversource, $22.2 million at CL&P, $0.3 million at PSNH, and a decrease of $1.3 million at NSTAR Electric.

(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

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

(A) Eversource Energy

3.1 Declaration of Trust of Eversource Energy, as amended through May 3, 2017 (Exhibit 3.1, Eversource Form 10-Q filed on May 5, 2017)

(B) The Connecticut Light and Power Company

3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3(i), CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on 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)

3.1 Restated Articles of Organization of NSTAR Electric Company, fka 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)

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 $450 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 $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 J, due 2026 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 15, 2016, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.4 Ninth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of October 1, 2017, relating to $450 million of Senior Notes, Series K, due 2022 and $450 million of Senior Notes, Series L, due 2024 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 2017, File No. 001-05324)

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4.1.5 Tenth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of January 1, 2018, relating to $450 million of Senior Notes, Series M, Due 2028 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 12, 2018, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.6 Eleventh Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of December 1, 2018, relating to $400 million of Senior Notes, Series N, Due 2023 and $500 million of Senior Notes, Series O, Due 2029 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 18, 2018, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.7 Twelfth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of January 1, 2020, relating to $650 million of Senior Notes, Series P, Due 2050 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 16, 2020, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.8 Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of August 1, 2020, relating to $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series Q, Due 2025 and $600 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series R, Due 2030 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 20, 2020, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.9 Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of March 1, 2021, relating to $350 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series S, Due 2031 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 16, 2021, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.10 Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of August 1, 2021, relating to $350 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes, Series T and $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series U, Due 2026 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 13, 2021, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.11 Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of February 1, 2022, relating to $650 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series V, Due 2027 and $650 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series W, Due 2032 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 25, 2022, File No. 001-05324)

4.1.12 Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture between Eversource Energy and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as Trustee, dated as of June 1, 2022, relating to $900 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series X, Due 2024 and $600 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series Y, Due 2027 (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 27, 2022, File No. 001-05324)

4.2 Eversource Energy Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exhibit 4.3, Eversource Energy Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020, File No. 001-05324)

(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, 2017 Eversource 10-K filed on February 26, 2018)

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)

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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 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 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)

4.2.5 Supplemental Indenture (2013 Series A Bond) 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)

4.2.6 Supplemental Indenture (2014 Series A Bond) 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)

4.2.7 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)

4.2.8 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)

4.2.9 Supplemental Indenture (2017 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of March 1, 2017 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2 017, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.10 Supplemental Indenture (2014 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of August 1, 2017 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 23, 2017, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.11 Supplemental Indenture (2018 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of March 1, 2018 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 2, 2018, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.12 Supplemental Indenture (2018 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of March 1, 2019 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2019, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.13 Supplemental Indenture (2017 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of September 1, 2019 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2019, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.14 Supplemental Indenture (2020 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of December 1, 2020 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2020, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.15 Supplemental Indenture (2021 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of June 1, 2021 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2021, File No. 000-00404)

4.2.16 Supplemental Indenture (2023 Series A Bonds) between CL&P and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee dated as of January 1, 2023 (Exhibit 4.1, CL&P Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 10, 2023, File No. 000-00404)

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4.3 CL&P Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exhibit 4.4, Eversource Energy Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020, File No. 001-05324)

4.1 Indenture between Boston Edison Company and the Bank of New York (as successor to Bank of Montreal Trust Company) (Exhibit 4.1, 2017 Eversource Form 10-K filed February 26, 2018)

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 5.50% 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)

4.1.3 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)

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

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

4.1.6 Form of 3.20% Debenture due May 15, 2027 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on October 12, 2017 File No. 001-02301)

4.1.7 Form of 3.25% Debenture due May 15, 2029 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2019, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.8 Form of 3.95% Debenture due April 1, 2030 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2020, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.9 Form of 3.10% Debenture due June 1, 2051 (Exhibit 4, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 2, 2021, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.10 Form of 1.95% Debenture due August 15, 2031 (Exhibit 4.1, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2021, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.11 Form of 4.55% Debenture due June 1, 2052 (Exhibit 4.1, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2022, File No. 001-02301)

4.1.12 Form of 4.95% Debenture due September 15, 2052 (Exhibit 4.1, NSTAR Electric Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2022, 2021, File No. 001-02301)

4.2 Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2021, by and among NSTAR Electric Company and the Banks named therein, pursuant to which Barclays Bank PLC serves as Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender (Exhibit 10.13 , 20 21 Eversource Form 10-K filed on February 17 , 20 22)

4.2.1 First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Extension Agreement, dated October 17, 2022, by and between NSTAR Electric Company and the Banks named therein, pursuant to which Barclays Bank PLC serves as Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender (Exhibit 4.1, Eversource Form 10-Q filed on November 4, 2022)

4.3 Indenture between NSTAR Electric Company, as successor to Western Massachusetts Electric Company (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)

4.3.1 Second Supplemental Indenture between NSTAR Electric Company, as successor to 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)

4.3.2 Fourth Supplemental Indenture between NSTAR Electric Company, as successor to 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)

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4.3.3 Seventh Supplemental Indenture between NSTAR Electric Company, as successor to 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)

4.3.4 Eighth Supplemental Indenture between NSTAR Electric Company, as successor to 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)

4.4 NSTAR Electric Company Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exhibit 4.4, Eversource Energy Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020, File No. 001-05324)

(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 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)

4.1.3 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)

4.1.4 Twenty-Second Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of June 1, 2019 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2019 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.5 Twenty-Third Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of August 1, 2020 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 31, 2020 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.6 Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee dated as of June 1, 2021 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21 , 2021 (File No. 001-06392)

4.1.7 Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Indenture, between PSNH and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee dated as of January 1, 2023 (Exhibit 4.1, PSNH Current Report on Form 8-K filed on J anuary 11, 2023 (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)

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

4.1 Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2021, by and among Eversource, Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, NSTAR Gas, CL&P, PSNH, Yankee Gas and EGMA and the Banks named therein, pursuant to which Bank of America, N.A. serves as Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender (Exhibit 10.12 , 20 21 Eversource Form 10-K filed on February 17 , 20 22)

4.1.1 First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Extension Agreement, dated October 17, 2022, by and among Eversource, Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, NSTAR Gas, CL&P, PSNH, Yankee Gas and EGMA and the Banks named therein, pursuant to which Bank of America, N.A. serves as Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender (Exhibit 4, Eversource Form 10 -Q filed on November 4, 2022)

Material Contracts

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(A) Eversource Energy

10.1 Lease between The Rocky River Realty Company and Eversource Energy Service Company, dated as of July 1, 2008 (Exhibit 10.1, 2017 Eversource Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2018)

*+10.2 Eversource Energy Board of Trustees’ Compensation Arrangement Summary

+10.3 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)

+10.4 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)

+10.4.1 Amendment No 1 to the Eversource Deferred Compensation Plan effective February 7, 2018 (Exhibit 10.6.1, Eversource Energy Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020, File No. 001-05324)

+10.5 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)

+10.5.1 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)

+10.6 Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement by and between Joseph R. Nolan, Jr. and NSTAR, dated November 15, 2007 (Exhibit 10.13, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.7 Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement by and between Werner J. Schweiger and NSTAR, dated November 15, 2007 (Exhibit 10.14, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.8 Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement by and between Senior Vice President and NSTAR, dated November 15, 2007 (Exhibit 10.15, 2007 NSTAR Form 10-K filed February 11, 2008, File No. 001-14768)

+10.9 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)

+10.10 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)

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

10.1 Amended and Restated Form of Service Contract between each of Eversource Energy, CL&P, NSTAR Electric Company 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 2018 Eversource Energy Incentive Plan (Exhibit 99.2, Eversource Energy Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 3, 2018)

+10.6 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)

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+10.6.1 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)

+10.6.2 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)

+10.7 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)

+10.8 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Gregory B. Butler, effective January 1, 2009 (Exhibit 10.7, 2008 Eversource Energy 2010 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 NSTAR Electric Company

10.1 Eversource Energy Service Company Transmission and Ancillary Service Wholesale Revenue Allocation Methodology among The Connecticut Light and Power Company, NSTAR 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)

*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

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

*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

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(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

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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*104 The cover page from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL

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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 15, 2023	By:	/s/	John M. Moreira
			John M. Moreira
			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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 and John M. Moreira 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/	Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.	Chairman of the Board, President and	February 15, 2023
	Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.	Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)


/s/	John M. Moreira	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer	February 15, 2023
	John M. Moreira	and Treasurer
		(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)






/s/	Cotton M. Cleveland	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Cotton M. Cleveland


/s/	James S. DiStasio	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	James S. DiStasio


/s/	Francis A. Doyle	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Francis A. Doyle

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	Signature	Title	Date


/s/	Linda Dorcena Forry	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Linda Dorcena Forry


/s/	Gregory M. Jones	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Gregory M. Jones


/s/	Loretta D. Keane	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Loretta D. Keane


/s/	John Y. Kim	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	John Y. Kim


/s/	Kenneth R. Leibler	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Kenneth R. Leibler


/s/	David H. Long	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	David H. Long


/s/	William C. Van Faasen	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	William C. Van Faasen


/s/	Frederica M. Williams	Trustee	February 15, 2023
	Frederica M. Williams

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THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY

SIGNATURES


	THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY


February 15, 2023	By:	/s/	John M. Moreira
			John M. Moreira
			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory B. Butler and John M. Moreira and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his 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 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 substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.


	Signature	Title	Date


/s/	Werner J. Schweiger	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer	February 15, 2023
	Werner J. Schweiger	and a Director


/s/	John M. Moreira	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer	February 15, 2023
	John M. Moreira	and Treasurer and a Director
		(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


/s/	Gregory B. Butler	Executive Vice President and General Counsel	February 15, 2023
	Gregory B. Butler	and a Director


/s/	Penelope M. Conner	Director	February 15, 2023
	Penelope M. Conner


/s/	Chandler J. Howard	Director	February 15, 2023
	Chandler J. Howard


/s/	Patrick J. McGrath	Director	February 15, 2023
	Patrick J. McGrath


/s/	Ian G. Nicholson	Director	February 15, 2023
	Ian G. Nicholson

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NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY

SIGNATURES


	NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY


February 15, 2023	By:	/s/	John M. Moreira
			John M. Moreira
			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

POWER OF ATTORNEY


	Signature	Title	Date


/s/	Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.	Chairman and a Director	February 15, 2023
	Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.	(Principal Executive Officer)


/s/	Werner J. Schweiger	Chief Executive Officer and a Director	February 15, 2023
	Werner J. Schweiger


/s/	John M. Moreira	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer	February 15, 2023
	John M. Moreira	and Treasurer and a Director
		(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


/s/	Gregory B. Butler	Executive Vice President and General Counsel	February 15, 2023
	Gregory B. Butler	and a Director

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SIGNATURES


	PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE


February 15, 2023	By:	/s/	John M. Moreira
			John M. Moreira
			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

POWER OF ATTORNEY


	Signature	Title	Date


/s/	Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.	Chairman and a Director	February 15, 2023
	Joseph R. Nolan, Jr.	(Principal Executive Officer)


/s/	Werner J. Schweiger	Chief Executive Officer and a Director	February 15, 2023
	Werner J. Schweiger


/s/	John M. Moreira	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer	February 15, 2023
	John M. Moreira	and Treasurer and a Director
		(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


/s/	Gregory B. Butler	Executive Vice President and General Counsel	February 15, 2023
	Gregory B. Butler	and a Director

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