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Published: 2020-08-13
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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements ofAlgonquin Power & Utilities Corp.For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations
(thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Revenue
Regulated electricity distribution$163,599 $175,995$344,298 $381,056
Regulated gas distribution78,64370,935263,237248,596
Regulated water reclamation and distribution34,88332,69762,72259,483
Non-regulated energy sales59,92459,777126,235123,234
Other revenue6,5894,17412,0478,434
343,638343,578808,539820,803
Expenses
Operating expenses121,462120,187249,358240,300
Regulated electricity purchased42,81550,344100,048119,942
Regulated gas purchased19,30721,34082,920100,894
Regulated water purchased3,2361,7855,4873,239
Non-regulated energy purchased2,7412,6586,7459,579
Administrative expenses19,36113,52435,03326,642
Depreciation and amortization75,66769,813154,547140,860
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange(24)1,467(4,694)934
284,565281,118629,444642,390
Operating income59,07362,460179,095178,413
Interest expense(44,818)(45,840)(91,066)(88,461)
Income from long-term investments (note 6)334,809160,662172,148180,134
Other net losses (note 16)(26,940)(5,803)(27,830)(8,367)
Pension and other post-employment non-service costs
(note 8)(3,617)(3,747)(6,973)(5,040)
Gain on derivative financial instruments (note 21(b)(iv))1,3894091,446213
260,823105,68147,72578,479
Earnings before income taxes319,896168,141226,820256,892
Income tax expense (note 15)
Current(2,022)(4,974)(6,109)(9,949)
Deferred(44,896)(15,831)(27,106)(25,687)
(46,918)(20,805)(33,215)(35,636)
Net earnings272,978147,336193,605221,256
Net effect of non-controlling interests (note 14)
Non-controlling interests16,63416,36135,97635,689
Non-controlling interests held by related party(3,393)(7,072)(7,159)(13,914)
$13,241 $9,289$28,817 $21,775
Net earnings attributable to shareholders of Algonquin
$286,219 $156,625 $222,422 $243,031
Power & Utilities Corp.
Series A and D Preferred shares dividend (note 12)2,0172,1094,1574,215
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders of
$284,202 $154,516 $218,265 $238,816
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Basic net earnings per share (note 17)$0.54 $0.31$0.41 $0.49
Diluted net earnings per share (note 17)$0.53 $0.31$0.41 $0.48
 consolidated financial statements
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
 
(thousands of U.S. dollars)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
 2020201920202019
Net earnings$272,978 $147,336$193,605 $221,256
Other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
recovery of $2,921 and tax expense of $2,782
(2019 - tax recovery of $365 and $112),
respectively (notes 21(b)(iii) and 21(b)(iv))8,573(2,859)(28,057)11,955
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax
recovery of $2,302 and $7,389 (2019 - tax
expense of $4,682 and $5,200), respectively (note
21(b)(ii))(6,213)12,167(20,301)13,630
Change in pension and other post-employment
benefits, net of tax expense of $22 and tax recovery
of $9 (2019 - tax expense of $141 and $50),
respectively (note 8)55209(21)(45)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax2,4159,517(48,379)25,540
Comprehensive income275,393156,853145,226246,796
Comprehensive loss attributable to the non-controlling interests(11,295)(6,601)(32,931)(19,070)
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.$286,688 $163,454 $178,157 $265,866
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
(thousands of U.S. dollars)  
June 30,December 31,
 20202019
ASSETSCurrent assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$60,314 $62,485
Accounts receivable, net (note 4)198,571259,144
Fuel and natural gas in storage27,74530,804
Supplies and consumables inventory81,27560,295
Regulatory assets (note 5)43,55850,213
Prepaid expenses35,62429,003
Derivative instruments (note 21)13,90213,483
Other assets5,4487,764
466,437513,191
Property, plant and equipment, net7,142,8637,231,664
Intangible assets, net51,72347,616
Goodwill1,024,7931,031,696
Regulatory assets (note 5)710,083509,674
Long-term investments (note 6)
Investments carried at fair value1,417,5241,294,147
Other long-term investments227,871121,968
Derivative instruments (note 21)58,72972,221
Deferred income taxes29,22030,585
Other assets58,78558,708
$ 11,188,028 $10,911,470
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
(thousands of U.S. dollars)  
June 30,December 31,
 20202019
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYCurrent liabilities:
Accounts payable$92,984 $150,336
Accrued liabilities207,395307,952
Dividends payable (note 12)83,29173,945
Regulatory liabilities (note 5)31,72041,683
Long-term debt (note 7)221,827225,013
Other long-term liabilities (note 9)56,94457,939
Derivative instruments (note 21)46,6505,898
Other liabilities8,1599,300
748,970872,066
Long-term debt (note 7)3,932,9493,706,855
Regulatory liabilities (note 5)577,106556,379
Deferred income taxes515,915491,538
Derivative instruments (note 21)72,95178,766
Pension and other post-employment benefits obligation221,961224,094
Other long-term liabilities (note 9)262,989243,401
6,332,8416,173,099
Redeemable non-controlling interests (note 14)
Redeemable non-controlling interest, held by related party (note 13(b))306,150305,863
Redeemable non-controlling interests25,70825,913
331,858331,776
Equity:
Preferred shares184,299184,299
Common shares (note 10(a))4,181,3654,017,044
Additional paid-in capital51,83450,579
Deficit(323,404)(367,107)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") (note 11)(54,026)(9,761)
Total equity attributable to shareholders of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.4,040,0683,875,054
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests422,070457,834
Non-controlling interest, held by related party (note 13(c))61,19173,707
483,261531,541
Total equity4,523,3294,406,595
Commitments and contingencies (note 19)Subsequent events (notes 5, 6, 10, 16 and 21)
$ 11,188,028 $10,911,470
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
 
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Equity
(thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the three months ended June 30, 2020     
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders
AdditionalNon-
CommonPreferredpaid-inAccumulatedAccumulatedcontrolling
 sharessharescapitaldeficitOCIinterestsTotal
Balance, March 31,
2020$ 4,050,902 $184,299 $41,332 $ (521,314) $(54,495) $503,344 $ 4,204,068
Net earnings (loss)———286,219(13,241)272,978
Redeemable non-
controlling interests not
included in equity
(note 14)(1,637)(1,637)
Other comprehensive loss———4691,9462,415
Dividends declared and
distributions to non-
controlling interests———(76,992)(7,151)(84,143)
Dividends and issuance
of shares under dividend
reinvestment plan8,871(8,871)
Common shares issued
upon public offering, net
of cost118,300118,300
Issuance of common
shares under employee
share purchase plan1,1651,165
Share-based
compensation——11,05611,056
Common shares issued
pursuant to share-based
awards2,127(554)(2,446)(873)
Balance, June 30, 2020$ 4,181,365 $184,299 $51,834 $ (323,404) $(54,026) $483,261 $ 4,523,329
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Equity
 
(thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the three months ended June 30, 2019     
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders
AdditionalNon-
CommonPreferredpaid-inAccumulatedAccumulatedcontrolling
 sharessharescapitaldeficitOCIinterestsTotal
Balance, March 31,
2019$ 3,590,351 $ 184,299 $41,005 $ (583,992) $(3,193) $ 504,301 $ 3,732,771
Net earnings (loss)———156,625(9,289)147,336
Redeemable non-
controlling interests not
included in equity
(note 14)(4,731)(4,731)
Other comprehensive
income————6,8292,6889,517
Dividends declared and
distributions to non-
controlling interests———(54,038)(20,577)(74,615)
Dividends and issuance
of shares under dividend
reinvestment plan17,939(17,939)
Contributions received
from non-controlling
interests—————96,75396,753
Common shares issued
upon conversion of
convertible debentures6060
Common shares issued 
upon public offering,  net 
of cost5,0935,093
Share-based
compensation——4,4094,409
Common shares issued
pursuant to share-based
awards577577
Balance, June 30, 2019$ 3,614,020 $ 184,299 $45,414 $ (499,344) $3,636 $ 569,145 $ 3,917,170
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Equity
(thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the six months ended June 30, 2020     
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders
AdditionalNon-
CommonPreferredpaid-inAccumulatedAccumulatedcontrolling
 sharessharescapitaldeficitOCIinterestsTotal
Balance, December 31,
2019$ 4,017,044 $184,299 $50,579 $ (367,107) $(9,761) $531,541 $ 4,406,595
Net earnings (loss)———222,422(28,817)193,605
Redeemable non-
controlling interests not
included in equity
(note 14)(3,684)(3,684)
Other comprehensive loss————(44,265)(4,114)(48,379)
Dividends declared and
distributions to non-
controlling interests———(136,811)(15,036)(151,847)
Dividends and issuance
of shares under dividend
reinvestment plan25,822(25,822)
Contributions received
from non-controlling
interests—————3,3713,371
Common shares issued
upon conversion of
convertible debentures1212
Common shares issued
upon public offering,  net
of cost118,300118,300
Issuance of common
shares under employee
share purchase plan1,9581,958
Share-based
compensation——12,50912,509
Common shares issued
pursuant to share-based
awards18,229(11,254)(16,086)(9,111)
Balance, June 30, 2020$ 4,181,365 $184,299 $51,834 $ (323,404) $(54,026) $483,261 $ 4,523,329
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Equity
 
(thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the six months ended June 30, 2019     
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Shareholders
AdditionalNon-
CommonPreferredpaid-inAccumulatedAccumulatedcontrolling
 sharessharescapitaldeficitOCIinterestsTotal
Balance, December 31,
2018$ 3,562,418 $ 184,299 $45,553 $ (595,259) $(19,385) $ 519,896 $ 3,697,522
Adoption of ASU
2017-12 on hedging(186)186
Net earnings (loss)———243,031(21,775)221,256
Redeemable non-
controlling interests not
included in equity
(note 14)(9,267)(9,267)
Other comprehensive
income————22,8352,70525,540
Dividends declared and
distributions to non-
controlling interests———(103,917)(22,732)(126,649)
Dividends and issuance
of shares under dividend
reinvestment plan33,447(33,447)
Contributions received
from non-controlling
interests—————100,318100,318
Common shares issued
upon conversion of
convertible debentures9090
Common shares issued 
upon public offering,  net 
of cost5,0935,093
Share-based
compensation——6,3086,308
Common shares issued
pursuant to share-based
awards12,972(6,447)(9,566)(3,041)
Balance, June 30, 2019$ 3,614,020 $ 184,299 $45,414 $ (499,344) $3,636 $ 569,145 $ 3,917,170
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(thousands of U.S. dollars)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
 2020201920202019
Cash provided by (used in):Operating Activities
Net earnings$272,978$147,336$193,605$221,256
Adjustments and items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization75,66769,813154,547140,860
Deferred taxes44,89615,83127,10625,687
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments(1,940)9,144(2,179)9,675
Share-based compensation expense9,9972,56611,6404,473
Cost of equity funds used for construction purposes(1,036)(698)(2,037)(1,160)
Change in value of investments carried at fair value(309,725)(119,856)(118,967)(114,038)
Pension and post-employment expense in excess of
(lower than) contributions(1,599)4342,7843,231
Distributions received from equity investments, net of
income1,2582,6292,0724,693
Others(131)(382)(2,141)523
Changes in non-cash operating items (note 20)52,5696,775(56,629)(39,487)
142,934133,592209,801255,713
Financing Activities
Increase in long-term debt603,9251,488,2441,336,6552,110,785
Decrease in long-term debt(688,219)(1,372,856)(1,073,168)(1,689,224)
Issuance of common shares, net of costs119,4925,974120,2576,367
Cash dividends on common shares(65,236)(47,504)(122,568)(92,214)
Dividends on preferred shares(2,017)(4,157)(2,106)
Contributions from non-controlling interests, related party96,75296,752
Contributions from non-controlling interests and redeemable
non-controlling interests (note 14)2,6494752,649475
Production-based cash contributions from non-controlling
interest3,3713,565
Distributions to non-controlling interests, related party (note
13(b) and (c))(8,405)(3,773)(15,912)(10,867)
Distributions to non-controlling interests(3,148)(3,284)(7,225)(5,520)
Payments upon settlement of derivatives(8,732)
Shares surrendered to fund withholding taxes on exercised
share options(4,644)(3,941)(4,644)(3,941)
Increase in other long-term liabilities4,8017747,2014,052
Decrease in other long-term liabilities(3,054)(11,334)(5,026)(13,779)
(43,856)149,527237,433395,613
Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets(186,407)(105,664)(342,309)(213,050)
Increase in long-term investments(44,078)(184,887)(105,167)(415,687)
Acquisitions of operating entities(7,285)(3,051)(1,350)
Increase in other assets(2,398)(11,975)(7,764)(13,011)
Receipt of principal on development loans receivable1,23910,95410,601
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets415
(238,929)(302,526)(446,922)(632,497)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and restricted cash2,730566(1,750)725
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(137,121)(18,841)(1,438)19,554
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period222,955104,16887,27265,773
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$85,834$85,327$85,834$85,327
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(thousands of U.S. dollars)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest expense$54,781$46,180$99,588$83,324
Cash paid during the period for income taxes$877$10,192$1,924$9,538
Non-cash financing and investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquisitions in accruals$51,634$29,207$51,634$29,207
Issuance of common shares under dividend reinvestment plan and share-based compensation plans$12,165$17,969$46,012$45,193
Issuance of common shares upon conversion of convertible debentures$$64$12$94
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“APUC” or the “Company”) is an incorporated entity under the Canada Business CorporationsAct. APUC's operations are organized across two primary business units consisting of the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group. The Regulated Services Group owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, natural gas, water distribution  and  wastewater  collection  utility  systems  and  transmission  operations  in  the  United  States  and  Canada;  the Renewable Energy Group owns and operates a diversified portfolio of non-regulated renewable and thermal electric generation assets. 
1. Significant accounting policies(a) 
Basis of preparationThe accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and follow disclosure required under Regulation S-X provided by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are of a recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim operations.The significant accounting policies applied to these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of APUC are consistent with those disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of APUC for the year ended December 31, 2019, except for adopted accounting policies described in note 2(a) and note 1(e).
(b) COVID-19 PandemicThe preparation of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The ongoing outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has resulted in business suspensions and shutdowns that has caused changes in consumption patterns of the Company's customers. Force majeure or  similar  notices  have  been  received  from  suppliers  and/or  contractors  for  all  of  the  Company's  major renewable  energy  construction  projects.  Certain  manufacturing,  transportation  and  delivery  delays  have occurred, and similar future disruptions are possible due to COVID-19.  However, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service recently extended by one year the "continuity safe harbor" deadline by which renewable projects must be placed in service to qualify for the maximum permissible U.S. federal tax credits. The Company’s business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations, are subject to actual and potential future impacts resulting from COVID-19, the full extent of which is not currently known.  The Company has made estimates of the impact of COVID-19 within its financial statements and there may be changes to those estimates in future periods. 
(c) SeasonalityAPUC's operating results are subject to seasonal fluctuations that could materially impact quarter-to-quarter operating results and, thus, one quarter's operating results are not necessarily indicative of a subsequent quarter's operating results.  Where decoupling mechanisms exist, total volumetric revenue is prescribed by the applicable regulatory authority and is not affected by usage. APUC's different electrical distribution utilities can experience higher or lower demand in the summer or winter depending on the specific regional weather and industry characteristics.  During the winter period, natural gas distribution utilities experience higher  demand  than  during  the  summer  period.    APUC’s  water  and  wastewater  utility  assets’  revenues fluctuate depending on the demand for water, which is normally higher during drier and hotter months of the summer. APUC’s hydroelectric energy assets are primarily "run-of-river" and as such fluctuate with the natural water flows.  During the winter and summer periods, flows are generally slower, while during the spring and fall periods flows are heavier.  For APUC's wind energy assets, wind resources are typically stronger in spring, fall and winter and weaker in summer.  APUC's solar energy assets experience greater insolation in summer, weaker in winter. 
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
1. Significant accounting policies (continued)(d) 
Foreign currency translationAPUC’s  reporting  currency  is  the  U.S.  dollar.  Within  these  unaudited  interim  consolidated  financial statements, the Company denotes any amounts denominated in Canadian dollars with “C$” immediately prior to the stated amount.  Effective January 1, 2020, the functional currency of APUC, the non-consolidated parent entity, changed from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar based on a balance of facts taking into consideration its operating, financing and investing activities. As a result of the entity's change of functional currency, changes were made to certain hedging relationships to mitigate the remaining Canadian dollar risk (note 21(b)(iii)).
(e) Current expected credit lossesThe Company adopted the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Financial Instrument —Credit Losses Topic 326 ("ASC 326") in the first quarter of 2020 using a modified retrospective approach. The Company has trade accounts receivable and loans receivable from its equity method investees in both the Regulated Services and Renewable Energy Group. New allowance policies were implemented for the Company's loans receivable and the Renewable Energy Group's trade accounts receivable. The impact to the Company's bad debt expense upon adoption was not significant.
2.  Recently issued accounting pronouncements(a) 
Recently adopted accounting pronouncementsThe FASB issued accounting standards update ("ASU") Collaborative Arrangements (Topic 808): Clarifying the Interaction between Topic 808 and Topic 606 to reduce diversity in practice on how entities account for transactions on the basis of different views of the economics of a collaborative arrangement. The adoption of this Update during the first quarter did not have an impact on the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.The FASB issued ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities to improve general purpose financial reporting. The update clarifies that indirect interests held through related parties in common control arrangements should be considered on a proportional basis for determining whether fees paid to decision makers and service providers are variable interests. The adoption of this Update during the first quarter did not have an impact on the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.The FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Business Combinations (Topic 350): Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The update is intended to simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measured a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Under the amendments in this update, the impairment loss will be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The Company will follow the pronouncements prospectively for goodwill impairment testing.The FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The adoption of this topic in the first quarter did not have a significant impact on the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements (note 1(e)).
(b) Recently issued accounting guidance not yet adopted The FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting that provides optional expedients and exceptions to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments apply to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the reference rate reform and this Update.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
3. Business acquisitionsAcquisition of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Limited Partnership & St. Lawrence Gas Company, Inc.The Company completed the acquisition of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Limited Partnership ("New Brunswick Gas") on October 1, 2019, and St. Lawrence Gas Company, Inc. ("St. Lawrence Gas") on November 1, 2019. New Brunswick Gas is a regulated utility that provides natural gas. The purchase price recorded in 2019 was $256,011 (C$339,036). A closing adjustment of $3,904 (C$5,447) was made in 2020. St. Lawrence Gas is a regulated utility that provides natural gas in northern New York State.  The total purchase price recorded in 2019 for the transaction was $61,820. A closing adjustment of $120 was made in 2020. In both cases, the adjustment reduced goodwill.The determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based upon management's preliminary estimates and certain assumptions. Due to the timing of the acquisitions, the Company has not finalized the fair value measurements. 
4. Accounts receivableAccounts receivable as of June 30, 2020 include unbilled revenue of $48,680 (December 31, 2019 - $80,295) from the Company’s regulated utilities.  Accounts receivable as of June 30, 2020 are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,555 (December 31, 2019 - $4,939).
5. Regulatory mattersThe  operating  companies  within  the  Regulated  Services  Group  are  subject  to  regulation  by  the  public  utility commissions of the states and provinces in which they operate.  The respective public utility commissions have jurisdiction with respect to rate, service, accounting policies, issuance of securities, acquisitions and other matters.  These utilities operate under cost-of-service regulation as administered by these authorities.  The Company’s regulated utility operating companies are accounted for under the principles of ASC 980.  Under ASC 980, regulatory assets and liabilities that would not be recorded under U.S. GAAP for non-regulated entities are recorded to the extent that they represent probable future revenue or expenses associated with certain charges or credits that will be recovered from or refunded to customers through the rate setting process.At any given time, the Company can have several regulatory proceedings underway. The financial effects of these proceedings are reflected in the consolidated financial statements based on regulatory approval obtained to the extent that there is a financial impact during the applicable reporting period. The following regulatory proceeding were recently completed:
Regulatory proceedingAnnual revenue
UtilityStatetypeincreaseEffective date
Energy NorthNewCast Iron/Bare Steel$1,613July 1, 2020
Gas SystemHampshireReplacement Program
Results
Granite StateNewGeneral Rate Review$5,474July 1, 2020. The regulator also 
Electric SystemHampshireapproved a one-time recoupment of
$1,836 for the difference between the
final rates and temporary rate increase 
of $2,093 granted on July 1, 2019.
Peach State GasGeorgiaGeneral Rate Review$1,566August 1, 2020
System
Subsequent to quarter end, the Public Service Commission of the State of Missouri issued an Order in regards to the general rate review of Empire Electric (Missouri System) resulting in an estimated annual increase in revenue of $992, subject to final regulatory approval. 
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
5. Regulatory matters (continued)Regulatory assets and liabilities consist of the following:
June 30,December 31,
20202019
Regulatory assets
Retired generating plant (a)$196,476 $
Environmental remediation88,91482,300
Pension and post-employment benefits136,901143,292
Income taxes73,66271,506
Debt premium38,46242,150
Fuel and commodity cost adjustments7,73623,433
Rate adjustment mechanism77,17369,121
Clean energy and other customer programs26,51026,369
Deferred capitalized costs37,92038,833
Asset retirement obligation25,63123,841
Long-term maintenance contract14,91313,264
Rate review costs7,0006,695
Other22,34319,083
Total regulatory assets$753,641 $559,887
Less: current regulatory assets(43,558)(50,213)
Non-current regulatory assets$710,083 $509,674
Regulatory liabilities
Income taxes$331,991 $321,960
Cost of removal195,277196,423
Rate base offset7,3428,719
Fuel and commodity costs adjustments19,09016,645
Rate adjustment mechanism4,51410,446
Deferred capitalized costs - fuel related7,0177,097
Pension and post-employment benefits24,46022,256
Other (a)19,13514,516
Total regulatory liabilities$608,826 $598,062
Less: current regulatory liabilities(31,720)(41,683)
Non-current regulatory liabilities$577,106 $556,379
(a)  Retired generating plant 
On March 1, 2020, the Company's 200 MW coal generation facility located in Asbury, Missouri, ceased operations. The Company transferred the remaining net book value of Asbury’s plant retired from plant in-service to a regulatory asset. The ultimate valuation of the regulatory asset will be determined in future commission orders. The Company is also assessing the decommissioning requirements associated with the retirement of the facility. Per commission orders in three of its jurisdictions, the Company is required to track the impact of Asbury's retirement on rates for consideration in the next rate case. The Company expects to defer such amounts collected from customers until new rates become effective. The accrual for this estimated amount includes revenues collected related to Asbury that will be subject to a future rate review proceeding and possible refund to customers. The ultimate resolution of this matter is uncertain.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
6. Long-term investmentsLong-term investments consist of the following:
June 30,December 31,
20202019
Long-term investments carried at fair value
Atlantica (a)$ 1,307,814 $ 1,178,581
Atlantica Yield Energy Solutions Canada Inc.83,06088,494
San Antonio Water System (b)26,65027,072
$ 1,417,524 $ 1,294,147
Other long-term investments
Equity-method investees (c)$119,798 $83,497
Development loans receivable from equity-method investees103,13436,204
Other4,9392,267
Total other long-term investments$227,871 $121,968
Income (loss) from long-term investments from the three and six months ended June 30 is as follows:
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Fair value gain (loss) on investments carried at
fair value
Atlantica$305,606 $136,809$120,212 $130,991
Atlantica Yield Energy Solutions Canada Inc.2,897(15,415)(1,245)(15,415)
San Antonio Water System1,339117
$309,842 $121,394$119,084 $115,576
Dividend and interest income from investments
carried at fair value
Atlantica$18,426 $17,527$36,852 $32,904
Atlantica Yield Energy Solutions Canada Inc.4,81317,6298,71717,629
San Antonio Water System1,0652,113
$24,304 $35,156$47,682 $50,533
Other long-term investments
Equity method loss(1,326)(2,620)(2,124)(4,726)
Interest and other income1,9896,7327,50618,751
$334,809 $160,662$172,148 $180,134
(a) Investment in AtlanticaAAGES (AY Holdings) B.V. (“AY Holdings”), an entity controlled and consolidated by APUC, has a share ownership in Atlantica Yield plc ("Atlantica") of approximately 44.2% (December 31, 2019 - 44.2%). APUC has the flexibility, subject to certain conditions, to increase its ownership of Atlantica up to 48.5%. The shares were purchased at a cost of $1,036,414. The Company accounts for its investment in Atlantica at fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
6. Long-term investments (continued)(b) 
San Antonio Water SystemOn December 30, 2019, the Company and a third-party each contributed C$1,500 to the capital of a new joint venture, created for the purpose of investing in infrastructure opportunities. The Company sold its investment in Abengoa Water USA, LLC to the joint venture and has elected the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments to account for its investment in the joint venture, with changes in fair value reflected in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations.Subsequent to quarter end, on July 2, 2020, APUC acquired the third-party developer's 50% interest in the joint venture for C$1,581. 
(c) Equity-method investeesThe Company has non-controlling interests in various partnerships and joint ventures with a total carrying value of $119,798 (December 31, 2019 - $83,497) including investments in variable interest entities ("VIEs") of $97,220 (December 31, 2019 - $59,091).Summarized combined information for APUC's investments in significant partnerships and joint ventures is as follows:
June 30,December 31,
20202019
Total assets$ 1,686,942 $833,791
Total liabilities1,496,166697,751
Net assets190,776136,040
APUC's ownership interest in the entities98,64563,624
Difference between investment carrying amount and underlying equity 
in net assets(a)21,15318,487
APUC's investment carrying amount for the entities$119,798 $82,111
(a) The difference between the investment carrying amount and the underlying equity in net assets relates primarily to interest capitalized while the projects are under construction, the fair value of guarantees provided by the Company in regards to the investments, development fees and transaction costs.
The Company has committed loan and credit support facilities with some of its equity investees. During construction, the Company is obligated to provide cash advances and credit support in amounts necessary for the continued development and construction of the equity investees' projects. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had issued letters of credit and guarantees of obligations: under a security of performance for a development opportunity; wind turbine or solar panel supply agreements; engineering, procurement, and construction  agreements;  purchase  and  sale  agreements;  interconnection  agreements;  energy  purchase agreements;  renewable  energy  credit  agreements;  equity  capital  contribution  agreements;  landowner agreements; and construction loan agreement. The fair value of the support provided recorded as at June 30, 2020 amounts to $10,898 (December 31, 2019 - $9,493). The Company is not considered the primary beneficiary of these entities as the partners have joint control and all decisions must be unanimous. Therefore, the Company accounts for its interest in these VIEs using the equity method.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
6. Long-term investments (continued)(c) 
Equity-method investeesSummarized combined information for APUC's VIEs is as follows:
June 30,December 31,
20202019
APUC's maximum exposure in regards to VIEs
Carrying amount$97,220 $59,091
Development loans receivable102,41835,000
Commitments on behalf of VIEs1,101,3771,364,871
$ 1,301,015 $ 1,458,962
The commitments are presented on a gross basis assuming no recoverable value in the assets of the VIEs. The majority of the amounts committed on behalf of VIEs in the above relate to wind turbine or solar panel supply agreements as well as engineering, procurement, and construction agreements.
7. Long-term debtLong-term debt consists of the following:
Weighted
averageJune 30,December 31,
Borrowing typecouponMaturityPar value20202019
Senior unsecured revolving credit
facilities (a)2023-2024N/A $89,000 $141,577
Senior unsecured bank credit
facilities (b)2020-2021N/A458,51075,000
Commercial paper2020N/A215,000218,000
U.S. dollar borrowings
Senior unsecured notes (c)4.21%2020-2047 $ 1,125,0001,120,0041,219,579
Senior unsecured utility notes6.01%2020-2035 $212,000227,956233,686
Senior secured utility bonds (d)4.71%2026-2044 $556,000562,913672,337
Canadian dollar borrowings
Senior unsecured notes (e)4.28%2021-2050 C$1,150,669840,337728,679
Senior secured project notes10.21%2027 C$27,09819,87021,961
$ 3,533,590 $ 3,310,819
Subordinated U.S. dollar borrowings
Subordinated unsecured notes6.50%2078-2079 $637,500621,186621,049
$ 4,154,776 $ 3,931,868
Less: current portion(221,827)(225,013)
$ 3,932,949 $ 3,706,855
Short-term  obligations  of  $659,558  that  are  expected  to  be  refinanced  using  the  long-term  credit  facilities  are presented as long-term debt.Long-term debt issued at a subsidiary level (project notes or utility bonds) relating to a specific operating facility is generally collateralized by the respective facility with no other recourse to the Company. Long-term debt issued at a subsidiary level whether or not collateralized generally has certain financial covenants, which must be maintained on a quarterly basis.  Non-compliance with the covenants could restrict cash distributions/dividends to the Company from the specific facilities.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
7. Long-term debt (continued)Recent financing activities:(a) 
Senior unsecured revolving credit facilitiesOn February 24, 2020, the Renewable Energy Group increased its uncommitted letter of credit facility to $350,000 and extended the maturity to June 30, 2021.
(b) Senior unsecured bank credit facilitiesGiven the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company secured additional liquidity as an additional margin of safety intended to ensure the Company can continue to move forward with its 2020 capital expenditure program and committed acquisitions independent of the state of the capital markets. The  additional  liquidity  is  in  the  form  of  three  new  senior  unsecured  delayed  draw  non-revolving  credit facilities for a total of $1,600,000 maturing in April, 2021. As at June 30, 2020, there was $400,000 drawn on these facilities.
(c) Senior unsecured notesOn April 30, 2020, the Company repaid, upon its maturity, a $100,000 unsecured note.
(d) Senior secured utility bondsOn June 1, 2020, the Company repaid, upon its maturity, a $100,000 secured utility bond at Empire.
(e) Canadian dollar senior unsecured notes On  February 14,  2020,  the  Regulated  Services  Group  issued  C$200,000  senior  unsecured  debentures bearing interest at 3.315% with a maturity date of February 14, 2050. The debentures are redeemable at the option of the Company at a price based on a make-whole provision.
8. Pension and other post-employment benefitsThe following table lists the components of net benefit costs for the pension plans and other post-employment benefits ("OPEB") in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations for the three and six-month periods ended                       June 30:
 Pension benefits
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
 2020201920202019
Service cost$4,136 $2,795$7,703 $6,060
Non-service costs
Interest cost4,1123,6708,9038,429
Expected return on plan assets(6,261)(3,088)(12,510)(10,211)
Amortization of net actuarial loss1,1452,0602,2901,744
Amortization of prior service credits(402)(412)(804)(390)
Amortization of regulatory assets/liabilities4,7691,1948,3074,271
$3,363 $3,424$6,186 $3,843
Net benefit cost$7,499 $6,219$13,889 $9,903
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
8. Pension and other post-employment benefits (continued)
 OPEB
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
 2020201920202019
Service cost$1,466 $1,203$2,933 $2,402
Non-service costs
Interest cost1,7551,8343,5743,618
Expected return on plan assets(2,193)(1,371)(4,385)(3,301)
Amortization of net actuarial gain(14)(424)(27)(476)
Amortization of prior service credits(10)(105)
Amortization of regulatory assets/liabilities7062941,6251,461
$254 $323$787 $1,197
Net benefit cost$1,720 $1,526$3,720 $3,599
The service cost components of pension plans and OPEB are shown as part of operating expenses within operating income in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations. The remaining components of net benefit cost are  considered  non-service  costs  and  have  been  included  outside  of  operating  income  in  the  unaudited  interim consolidated statements of operations.
9. Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities consist of the following:  
June 30,December 31,
20202019
Advances in aid of construction$62,664 $60,828
Environmental remediation obligation66,44658,061
Asset retirement obligations54,79453,879
Customer deposits31,70831,946
Unamortized investment tax credits18,05118,234
Deferred credits18,85618,952
Contingent development support obligations10,8989,446
Preferred shares, Series C12,97513,793
Lease liabilities14,2489,695
Other29,29326,506
$319,933 $301,340
Less: current portion(56,944)(57,939)
$262,989 $243,401
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
10. Shareholders’ capital(a) 
Common sharesNumber of common shares 
Six months ended June 30
20202019
Common shares, beginning of period524,223,323488,851,433
Public offering8,664,563509,431
Dividend reinvestment plan1,911,6973,225,749
Exercise of share-based awards (b)1,344,375886,931
Conversion of convertible debentures1,50911,883
Common shares, end of period536,145,467493,485,427
On May 15, 2020, APUC re-established its at-the-market equity program ("ATM program") that allows the Company to issue up to $500,000 of common shares from treasury to the public from time to time, at the Company's discretion, at the prevailing market price when issued on the TSX, the NYSE, or any other existing trading market for the common shares of the Company in Canada or the United States. During the quarter, the Company issued 8,664,563 common shares under the ATM program at an average price of $13.92 per common share for gross proceeds of $120,634 ($119,126 net of commissions). Other related costs, primarily related to the re-establishment of the ATM program, were $761.Since the initial launch of the ATM program in February 2019, the Company has issued an aggregate of 10,421,362 common shares under the ATM program at an average price of $13.69 per share for gross proceeds  of  $142,668  ($140,830  net  of  commissions).  Other  related  costs,  primarily  related  to  the establishment and re-establishment, as applicable, of the ATM program, were $2,883.Subsequent  to  quarter  end,  on  July  17,  2020,  APUC  issued  57,465,500  common  shares  at  $12.60(C$17.10) per share pursuant to agreements with a syndicate of underwriters and an institutional investor for  gross  proceeds  of  $723,926  (C$982,660)  before  issuance  costs  of  $24,294  (C$32,977).  Forward contracts were used to manage the Canadian dollar risk (note 21(b)(iv)).
(b) Share-based compensationFor the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, APUC recorded $9,997 and $11,640 (2019 - $2,566and $4,473) in total share-based compensation expense. The compensation expense is recorded as part of administrative expenses in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations, except for $6,952related to management succession and executive retirement expenses discussed below which was recorded in  other  net  losses  (note  16(b)).  The  portion  of  share-based  compensation  costs  capitalized  as  cost  of construction is insignificant.As of June 30, 2020, total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested options and PSUs were $1,639 and $13,482, respectively, and are expected to be recognized over a period of 1.08 and 1.37 years, respectively.Management succession and executive retirements:On February 5, 2020, the Company announced succession plans for the role of Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO”)  and  the  retirements  of  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  (“CFO”)  and  Vice  Chair  in  2020  and  2021 respectively. In order to facilitate an orderly and planned transition, the Company entered into Retirement Agreements with Messrs. Robertson, Bronicheski, and Jarratt. Mr. Robertson retired subsequent to quarter end on July 17, 2020. The Retirement Agreements with Messrs. Bronicheski and Jarratt provide that they will retire on September 18, 2020 and a date subsequent to February 10, 2021 respectively.Retirement restricted share units (“RSUs”) are being granted to Messrs. Robertson, Jarratt and Bronicheski.  The retirement RSUs vest on each executive’s respective retirement date and settle at various times between the first and fifth anniversary of the day of grant. The compensation cost is recorded over the period from the effective date of the retirement agreement to the retirement date.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded compensation cost of $3,049 in other net losses. 
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
10. Shareholders’ capital (continued)(b) 
Share-based compensation (continued)All unvested PSUs held by an executive will remain outstanding. All options held by an executive will continue to vest and be exercisable as if the executive were still employed until such Options otherwise expire in accordance with their terms and conditions. The fair value of these PSUs and options is being recognized over their vesting period. As a result of the retirement agreement the recognition of the compensation cost is  accelerated  and  recorded  over  the  period  from  the  effective  date  of  the  retirement  agreement  to  the retirement date. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded accelerated compensation expense of $2,940 in other net losses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded other succession and retirement expense of $963 in other net losses.  Share option plan:During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Board of directors of the Company (the "Board") approved the grant of 948,347 options to executives of the Company. The options allow for the purchase of common shares at a weighted average price of C$16.70, the market price of the underlying common share at the date of grant. One-third of the options vest on each of December 31, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The options may be exercised up to eight years following the date of grant.The following assumptions were used in determining the fair value of share options granted: 
2020
Risk-free interest rate1.2%
Expected volatility24%
Expected dividend yield4.1%
Expected life5.50 years
Weighted average grant date fair value per optionC$2.75
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, 2,386,275 share options were exercised at a weighted average price of C$12.52 in exchange for 748,786 common shares issued from treasury, and 1,637,489 options settled at their cash value as payment for the exercise price and tax withholdings related to the exercise of the options.Performance and restricted share units:During the six months ended June 30, 2020, a total of 775,340 performance share units ("PSUs"), RSUs  and retirement RSUs discussed above were granted to executives of the Company. The awards vest based on the terms of each agreement ranging from July 2020 to January 2023.  Subsequent to quarter end, 321,752 PSUs were granted to employees of the Company. The PSUs vest on January 1, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company settled 825,859 PSUs in exchange for 441,342 common shares  issued  from  treasury,  and  384,517  PSUs  were  settled  at  their  cash  value  as  payment  for  tax withholdings related to the settlement of the PSUs. During the quarter, 116,921 bonus deferral RSUs were granted to employees of the Company. The RSUs are 100% vested. In addition, the Company settled 13,778 bonus deferral RSUs in exchange for 6,401 common shares issued from treasury, and 7,377 RSUs were settled at their cash value as payment for tax withholdings related to the settlement of the RSUs.Directors' deferred share units:During the six months ended June 30, 2020, 21,343 deferred share units ("DSUs") were issued pursuant to the election of the Directors to defer a percentage of their Directors' fee in the form of DSUs.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
11. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 AOCI consists of the following balances, net of tax:
Pension and
Foreignpost-
currencyUnrealizedemployment
cumulativegain on cashactuarial
translationflow hedgeschangesTotal
Balance, January 1, 2019$(74,189) $64,333 $(9,529) $(19,385)
Adoption of ASU 2017-12 on hedging186186
Other comprehensive income (loss)7,79519,177(7,999)18,973
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to the
unaudited interim consolidated statement of
operations(8,597)1,490(7,107)
Net current period OCI$7,795 $10,580 $(6,509) $11,866
OCI attributable to the non-controlling
interests(2,428)(2,428)
Net current period OCI attributable to
shareholders of APUC$5,367 $10,580 $(6,509) $9,438
Balance, December 31, 2019$(68,822) $75,099 $(16,038) $(9,761)
Other comprehensive loss(28,057)(12,890)(40,947)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to the
unaudited interim consolidated statement of
operations(7,411)(21)(7,432)
Net current period OCI$(28,057) $(20,301) $(21) $(48,379)
OCI attributable to the non-controlling
interests4,1144,114
Net current period OCI attributable to
shareholders of APUC$(23,943) $(20,301) $(21) $(44,265)
Balance, June 30, 2020$(92,765) $54,798 $(16,059) $(54,026)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI for unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges affected revenue from non-regulated energy sales while those for pension and post-employment actuarial changes affected pension and post-employment non-service costs.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
12. DividendsAll dividends of the Company are made on a discretionary basis as determined by the Board.  The Company declares and pays the dividends on its common shares in U.S. dollars. Dividends declared were as follows: 
Three months ended June 30
20202019
Dividend perDividend per
DividendshareDividendshare
Common shares$83,824 $0.1551 $69,868 $0.1410
Series A preferred sharesC$1,549 C$0.3226 C$1,549 C$0.3226
Series D preferred sharesC$1,273 C$0.3182 C$1,273 C$0.3182
Six months ended June 30
20202019
Dividend perDividend per
DividendshareDividendshare
Common shares$158,453 $0.2961 $133,149 $0.2692
Series A preferred sharesC$3,097 C$0.6452 C$3,097 C$0.6452
Series D preferred sharesC$2,546 C$0.6364 C$2,523 C$0.6307
13. Related party transactions(a) 
Equity-method investmentsThe  Company  provides  administrative  and  development  services  to  its  equity-method  investees  and  is reimbursed for incurred costs. To that effect, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company charged its equity-method investees $5,426 and $9,418 (2019 - $7,159 and $12,853).
(b) Redeemable non-controlling interest held by related partyRedeemable non-controlling interest held by related party represents a preference share in a consolidated subsidiary of the Company acquired by Abengoa-Algonquin Global Energy Solutions B.V. ("AAGES B.V.") in 2018 for $305,000.  Redemption is not considered probable as at June 30, 2020. The Company incurred non-controlling interest attributable to AAGES B.V. of $3,393 and $7,159 (2019 - $7,072 and $13,914) and recorded distributions of $3,573 and $6,873 (2019 - $3,773 and $10,867) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (note 14).
(c) Non-controlling interest held by related partyNon-controlling interest held by related party represents interest in a consolidated subsidiary of the Company acquired by Atlantica Yield Energy Solutions Canada Inc. ("AYES Canada") in May 2019. The Company recorded distributions of $4,832 and $9,039 (2019 - $18,013 and $18,013) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
(d) Long Sault Hydro FacilityEffective December 31, 2013, APUC acquired the shares of Algonquin Power Corporation Inc. (“APC”), which was partially owned by Senior Executives. APC owns the partnership interest in the 18 MW Long Sault Hydro Facility. A final post-closing adjustment related to the transaction remains outstanding.
The above related party transactions have been recorded at the exchange amounts agreed to by the parties to the transactions.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
14. Non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interestsNet effect attributable to non-controlling interests for the three and six months ended June 30 consists of the following:
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
HLBV and other adjustments attributable to:
Non-controlling interests - tax equity
partnership units$15,503 $14,496 $33,735 $32,335
Non-controlling interests - redeemable tax
equity partnership units1,7562,3413,4754,647
Other net earnings attributable to:
Non-controlling interests(625)(476)(1,234)(1,293)
$16,634 $16,361$35,976 $35,689
Redeemable non-controlling interest, held by 
related party(3,393)(7,072)(7,159)(13,914)
Net effect of non-controlling interests$13,241 $9,289$28,817 $21,775
The non-controlling tax equity investors (“tax equity partnership units”) in the Company's U.S. wind power and solar power generating facilities are entitled to allocations of earnings, tax attributes and cash flows in accordance with contractual agreements.  The share of earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest holders in these subsidiaries is calculated using the hypothetical liquidation at book value ("HLBV") method of accounting.The Turquoise Solar Facility, a 10 MWac solar generating facility located in Washoe County, Nevada, was placed in service on December 31, 2019.  The Class A partnership units are owned by a third-party tax equity investor who funded $1,403 on the execution date, $2,000 on December 31, 2019 and an instalment of $2,649 during the second quarter.
15. Income taxes For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company's tax rate varied from the statutory rate of 26.5% due primarily to the favorable tax impact on the income associated with its investment in Atlantica, the favorable impact of differences in effective tax rates on transactions in foreign jurisdictions, and accrued tax credits. These adjustments are offset by the impact of the finalization of certain regulations related to U.S. Tax Reform as further described below.   On April 8, 2020, the IRS issued final regulations with respect to rules regarding certain Hybrid arrangements as a result of U.S. Tax Reform. As a result of the final regulations, the Company has recorded a one-time income tax expense of $9,300 to reverse the benefit of deductions taken in the prior year.For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company's tax rate varied from the statutory rate of 26.5% due primarily to the favorable tax impact on the income associated with its investment in Atlantica, and the impact of the differences in effective tax rates on transactions in foreign jurisdictions.
16. Other net lossesOther net losses consist of the following: 
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Acquisition and transition-related costs(3,116)(445)(3,142)(2,389)
Tax reform (a)(11,728)(11,728)
Management succession and executive
retirement (b)(6,952)(6,952)
Other (c)(5,144)(5,358)(6,008)(5,978)
$(26,940) $(5,803)$(27,830) $(8,367)
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
16. Other net losses (continued)(a) 
Tax ReformAs a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in 2017, regulators in the states where the Regulated Services Group operates contemplated the rate making implications of federal tax rates from the legacy 35% tax rate and the new 21% federal statutory income tax rate effective January 2018. Subsequent to quarter end, on July 1, 2020, the Company received an order from the Public Service Commission of the State of Missouri that requires Empire to refund to customers over five years the revenue requirement collected at the higher tax rate between January 1, 2018 and August 31, 2018 before new rates came into effect. Therefore, an accounting loss was recognized for approximately $11,728 during the quarter.
(b) Management succession and executive retirementOn February 5, 2020, the Company announced succession plans for the role of CEO, and the retirements of the CFO and Vice Chair in 2020 and 2021. As part of the Retirement Agreements, the Company recorded $6,952 of expenses during the quarter in relation to these executives’ share-based compensation agreements (note 10(b)).
(c) OtherOther losses primarily consists of costs related to the condemnation of Liberty Utilities (Apple Valley Ranchos Water) Corp. (note 19(a)). 
17. Basic and diluted net earnings per shareBasic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated on the basis of net earnings attributable to the common shareholders of the Company and the weighted average number of common shares and bonus deferral restricted share units outstanding.  Diluted net earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares, subscription receipts outstanding, additional shares issued subsequent to quarter-end under the dividend reinvestment plan, PSUs, RSUs and DSUs outstanding during the period and, if dilutive, potential incremental common shares resulting from the application of the treasury stock method to outstanding share options and additional shares issued subsequent to quarter-end under the dividend reinvestment plan. The reconciliation of the net earnings and the weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Net earnings attributable to shareholders of
$286,219 $156,625 $222,422 $243,031
APUC
Series A preferred shares dividend1,1071,1582,2822,323
Series D preferred shares dividend9109511,8751,892
Net earnings attributable to common
shareholders of APUC – basic and diluted$284,202 $154,516 $218,265 $238,816
Weighted average number of sharesBasic
529,440,246493,071,189527,634,250491,811,210
Effect of dilutive securities4,812,8764,656,9104,920,7143,291,211
Diluted534,253,122497,728,099532,554,964495,102,421
The shares potentially issuable for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as a result of 948,347 and948,347 securities (2019 - 1,113,775 and 1,113,775) are excluded from this calculation as they are anti-dilutive. 
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
18. Segmented information
The Company is managed under two primary business units consisting of the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group. The two business units are the two segments of the Company.The Regulated Services Group, the Company's regulated operating unit, owns and operates a portfolio of electric, natural gas, water distribution and wastewater collection utility systems and transmission operations in the United States and Canada; the Renewable Energy Group, the Company's non-regulated operating unit, owns and operates a diversified portfolio of renewable and thermal electric generation assets in North America and internationally.For purposes of evaluating the performance of the business units, the Company allocates the realized portion of any gains or losses on financial instruments to the specific business units.  Dividend income from Atlantica and AYES Canada are included in the operations of the Renewable Energy Group, while interest income from San Antonio Water System is included in the operations of the Regulated Services Group. Equity method gains and losses are included in the operations of the Regulated Services Group or Renewable Energy Group based on the nature of the activities of the investees. The change in value of investments carried at fair value and unrealized portion of any gains or losses on derivative instruments not designated in a hedging relationship are not considered in management’s evaluation of divisional performance and are therefore allocated and reported under corporate. 
 Three months ended June 30, 2020
Regulated
ServicesRenewable
 GroupEnergy GroupCorporateTotal
Revenue (1)(2)$279,458 $64,180 $— $343,638
Fuel, power and water purchased65,3582,74168,099
Net revenue214,10061,439275,539
Operating expenses105,06716,395121,462
Administrative expenses9,1988,0522,11119,361
Depreciation and amortization52,62922,80323575,667
Gain on foreign exchange(24)(24)
Operating income47,20614,189(2,322)59,073
Interest expense(24,097)(13,618)(7,103)(44,818)
Income from long-term investments2,96222,551309,296334,809
Other(19,695)(883)(8,590)(29,168)
Earnings before income taxes$6,376 $22,239 $291,281 $319,896
Capital expenditures$157,641 $28,766 $— $186,407
(1) Renewable Energy Group revenue includes $7,447 related to net hedging gains from energy derivative contracts for the three-month 
period ended June 30, 2020 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
(2) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $4,761 related to alternative revenue programs for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
18. Segmented information (continued)
 Three months ended June 30, 2019
Regulated
ServicesRenewable
 GroupEnergy GroupCorporateTotal
Revenue (1)(2)$281,607 $61,971 $— $343,578
Fuel, power and water purchased73,4692,65876,127
Net revenue208,13859,313267,451
Operating expenses102,02118,166120,187
Administrative expenses6,5467,335(357)13,524
Depreciation and amortization47,03422,53624369,813
Loss on foreign exchange1,4671,467
Operating income52,53711,276(1,353)62,460
Interest expense(26,057)(16,237)(3,546)(45,840)
Income from long-term investments1,85437,050121,758160,662
Other(8,796)77(422)(9,141)
Earnings before income taxes$19,538 $32,166 $116,437 $168,141
Capital expenditures$104,758 $906 $— $105,664
(1) Renewable Energy Group revenue includes $5,200 related to net hedging gains from energy derivative contracts for the three-month 
period ended June 30, 2019  that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
(2) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $3,460 related to alternative revenue programs for the three-month period ended June 30, 2019 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
18. Segmented information (continued)
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
Regulated
ServicesRenewable
 GroupEnergy GroupCorporateTotal
Revenue (1)(2)$675,518 $133,021 $— $808,539
Fuel, power and water purchased188,4556,745195,200
Net revenue487,063126,276613,339
Operating expenses213,43435,924249,358
Administrative expenses18,68514,2582,09035,033
Depreciation and amortization105,63948,431477154,547
Gain on foreign exchange(4,694)(4,694)
Operating income149,30527,6632,127179,095
Interest expense(48,937)(28,097)(14,032)(91,066)
Income from long-term investments5,61046,345120,193172,148
Other(24,692)(49)(8,616)(33,357)
Earnings before income taxes$81,286 $45,862 $99,672 $226,820
Property, plant and equipment$ 4,695,303 $ 2,412,441 $35,119 $ 7,142,863
Investments carried at fair value26,6501,390,8741,417,524
Equity-method investees43,15276,646119,798
Total assets6,896,4724,167,458124,09811,188,028
Capital expenditures$297,273 $45,036 $— $342,309
(1) Renewable Energy Group revenue includes $16,739 related to net hedging gains from energy derivative contracts for the six-month 
period ended June 30, 2020 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
(2) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $7,730 related to alternative revenue programs for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
18. Segmented information (continued)
 Six months ended June 2019
Regulated
ServicesRenewable
 GroupEnergy GroupCorporateTotal
Revenue (1)(2)$692,631 $128,172 $— $820,803
Fuel and power purchased224,0759,579233,654
Net revenue468,556118,593587,149
Operating expenses203,99636,304240,300
Administrative expenses11,97914,889(226)26,642
Depreciation and amortization95,45144,921488140,860
Loss on foreign exchange934934
Operating income157,13022,479(1,196)178,413
Interest expense(51,149)(32,444)(4,868)(88,461)
Income from long-term investments3,11160,547116,476180,134
Other(10,756)(73)(2,365)(13,194)
Earnings before income taxes$98,336 $50,509 $108,047 $256,892
Capital expenditures$202,173 $10,877 $— $213,050
December 31, 2019
Property, plant and equipment$ 4,754,373 $ 2,444,382 $32,909 $ 7,231,664
Investments carried at fair value27,0721,267,0751,294,147
Equity-method investees29,82753,67083,497
Total assets$ 6,816,063 $ 4,014,067 $81,340 $10,911,470
(1) Renewable Energy Group revenue includes $11,640 related to net hedging gains from energy derivative contracts for the six-month 
period ended June 30, 2019 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
(2) Regulated Services Group revenue includes $(3,561) related to alternative revenue programs for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 that do not represent revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
The majority of non-regulated energy sales are earned from contracts with large public utilities. The Company has sought to mitigate its credit risk by selling energy to large utilities in various North American locations. None of the utilities contribute more than 10% of total revenue.APUC operates in the independent power and utility industries in both Canada and the United States. Information on operations by geographic area is as follows:
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Revenue
Canada$33,923 $21,633$81,668 $40,164
United States309,715321,945726,871780,639
$343,638 $343,578$808,539 $820,803
Revenue is attributed to the two countries based on the location of the underlying generating and utility facilities.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
19. Commitments and contingencies(a) 
ContingenciesAPUC and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and litigation arising out of the ordinary course and conduct of its business. Although such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not consider APUC’s exposure to such litigation to be material to these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.  Accruals for any contingencies related to these items are recorded in the consolidated financial statements at the time it is concluded that its occurrence is probable and the related liability is estimable.Claim by Gaia Power Inc.On October 30, 2018, Gaia Power Inc. (“Gaia”) commenced an action in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against APUC and certain of its subsidiaries, claiming damages of not less than $345,000 and punitive damages in the sum of $25,000. The action arises from Gaia’s 2010 sale, to a subsidiary of APUC, of Gaia’s interest in certain proposed wind farm projects in Canada.  Pursuant to a 2010 royalty agreement, Gaia is entitled to royalty payments if the projects are developed and achieve certain agreed targets. The parties have since agreed to arbitrate the dispute, and it is scheduled to be heard in the first quarter of 2021. It is too early to determine the likelihood of success in this lawsuit; however, APUC intends to vigorously defend it.Condemnation expropriation proceedingsLiberty Utilities (Apple Valley Ranchos Water) Corp. is the subject of a condemnation lawsuit filed by the town of Apple Valley. A court will determine the necessity of the taking by Apple Valley and, if established, a jury will determine the fair market value of the assets being condemned. The evidentiary portion of the right-to-take condemnation trial finished on July 15, 2020 and a decision is expected from the Court in the first half of 2021. Any taking by government entities would legally require fair compensation to be paid; however, there is no assurance that the value received as a result of the condemnation will be sufficient to recover the Company's net book value of the utility assets taken.
(b) CommitmentsIn addition to the commitments related to the proposed acquisitions and development projects disclosed in notes 3 and 8 of the consolidated financial statements of APUC for the year ended December 31, 2019, the following significant commitments exist as of June 30, 2020.APUC has outstanding purchase commitments for power purchases, gas supply and service agreements, service agreements, capital project commitments and land easements.  Detailed below are estimates of future commitments under these arrangements: 
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5ThereafterTotal
Power
purchase (i)$ 29,028 $ 11,585 $ 11,506 $ 11,735 $ 11,913 $ 173,436 $ 249,203
Gas supply
and service
agreements (ii)78,69855,00049,58842,75639,758129,584395,384
Service
agreements50,66140,69743,81346,43646,375268,663496,645
Capital
projects543,211543,211
Land
easements6,6076,6416,7186,8106,887195,434229,097
Total$708,205 $113,923 $111,625 $107,737 $104,933 $ 767,117 $ 1,913,540
(i)   Power purchase: APUC’s electric distribution facilities have commitments to purchase physical quantities of power for load serving 
requirements. The commitment amounts included in the table above are based on market prices as of June 30, 2020. However, the effects of purchased power unit cost adjustments are mitigated through a purchased power rate-adjustment mechanism.
(ii)   Gas  supply  and  service  agreements:  APUC’s  gas  distribution  facilities  and  thermal  generation  facilities  have  commitments  to 
purchase physical quantities of natural gas under contracts for purposes of load serving requirements and of generating power.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
20. Non-cash operating itemsThe changes in non-cash operating items consist of the following:
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Accounts receivable$50,264 $40,396$56,946 $11,721
Fuel and natural gas in storage(7,951)(9,420)3,05910,061
Supplies and consumables inventory(13,164)(2,944)(20,958)(4,921)
Income taxes recoverable(1,270)7,623(1,889)6,801
Prepaid expenses3,1041,138(7,344)(5,468)
Accounts payable7,83318,429(63,337)(10,108)
Accrued liabilities(4,472)(44,475)(40,039)(54,969)
Current income tax liability(2,379)(5,657)1,716694
Asset retirements and environmental obligations(127)(322)(699)(1,422)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities20,7312,00715,9168,124
$52,569 $6,775 $(56,629) $(39,487)
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (a) 
Fair value of financial instruments 
CarryingFair
June 30, 2020amountvalueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Long-term investments
carried at fair value$ 1,417,524 $ 1,417,5241,307,814 $26,650 $83,060
Development loans and
other receivables104,005111,274111,274
Derivative instruments (1):
Energy contracts
designated as a cash
flow hedge58,38358,38358,383
Energy contracts not
designated as cash
flow hedge460460460
Commodity contracts
for regulated
operations575757
Cross currency swap
designated as a net
investment hedge13,57813,57813,578
Total derivative
instruments72,47872,47813,63558,843
Total financial assets$ 1,594,007 $ 1,601,276 $ 1,307,814 $151,559 $141,903
Long-term debt$ 4,154,776 $ 4,616,138 $ 1,575,663 $ 3,040,475 $
Convertible debentures314548548
Preferred shares, Series C12,97514,63414,634
Derivative instruments (1):
Energy contracts
designated as a cash
flow hedge2,0042,0042,004
Energy contracts not
designated as a cash
flow hedge868686
Cross-currency swap
designated as a net
investment hedge106,007106,007106,007
Forward interest rate 
swaps designated as a 
hedge10,92410,92410,924
Commodity contracts
for regulated
operations580580580
Total derivative
instruments119,601119,601117,5112,090
Total financial liabilities$ 4,287,666 $ 4,750,921 $ 1,576,211 $ 3,172,620 $2,090
(1) Balance of $153 associated with certain weather derivatives have been excluded, as they are accounted for based on intrinsic 
value rather than fair value.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (continued)(a) 
Fair value of financial instruments (continued)
CarryingFair
December 31, 2019amountvalueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Long-term investment
carried at fair value$ 1,294,147 $ 1,294,147 $ 1,178,581 $27,072 $88,494
Development loans and
other receivables37,05037,98437,984
Derivative instruments:
Energy contracts
designated as a cash
flow hedge65,30465,30465,304
Energy contracts not
designated as a cash
flow hedge20,38420,38420,384
Commodity contracts
for regulatory operations161616
Total derivative
instruments85,70485,7041685,688
Total financial assets$ 1,416,901 $ 1,417,835 $ 1,178,581 $65,072 $ 174,182
Long-term debt$ 3,931,868 $ 4,284,068 $ 1,495,153 $ 2,788,915 $
Convertible debentures342623623
Preferred shares, Series C13,79315,12015,120
Derivative instruments:
Energy contracts
designated as a cash
flow hedge789789789
Cross-currency swap
designated as a net
investment hedge81,76581,76581,765
Currency forward
contract not designated
as hedge383838
Commodity contracts
for regulated operations2,0722,0722,072
Total derivative
instruments84,66484,66483,837827
Total financial liabilities$ 4,030,667 $ 4,384,475 $ 1,495,776 $ 2,887,872 $827
The  Company  has  determined  that  the  carrying  value  of  its  short-term  financial  assets  and  liabilities approximates fair value as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.The fair value of development loans and other receivables (level 2) is determined using a discounted cash flow method, using estimated current market rates for similar instruments adjusted for estimated credit risk as determined by management. The fair value of the investment in Atlantica (level 1) is measured at the closing price on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (continued)(a) 
Fair value of financial instruments (continued)The Company’s level 1 fair value of long-term debt is measured at the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange and the Canadian over-the-counter closing price. The Company’s level 2 fair value of long-term debt at fixed interest rates and Series C preferred shares has been determined using a discounted cash flow method and current interest rates. The Company's level 2 fair value of convertible debentures has been determined as the greater of their face value and the quoted value of APUC's common shares on a converted basis.The Company’s level  2 fair value derivative instruments primarily consist of swaps,  options,  rights  and forward physical derivatives where market data for pricing inputs are observable. Level 2 pricing inputs are obtained from various market indices and utilize discounting based on quoted interest rate curves, which are observable in the marketplace. The Company’s level 3 instruments consist of energy contracts for electricity sales and the fair value of the Company's  investment  in  AYES  Canada.  The  significant  unobservable  inputs  used  in  the  fair  value measurement of energy contracts are the internally developed forward market prices ranging from $10.53to $147.62 with a weighted average of $21.95 as of June 30, 2020. The weighted average forward market prices are developed based on the quantity of energy expected to be sold monthly and the expected forward price during that month. The change in the fair value of the energy contracts is detailed in notes 21(b)(ii) and 21(b)(iv). The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's AYES Canada investment are the expected cash flows, the discount rates applied to these cash flows ranging from 7.98% to 8.73% with a weighted average of 8.64%, and the expected volatility of Atlantica's share price ranging from 18% to 22% as of June 30, 2020. Significant increases (decreases) in expected cash flows or increases (decreases) in discount rate in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. 
(b) Derivative instruments Derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities and measured at fair value at each reporting period.
(i) Commodity derivatives – regulated accounting The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce the cash flow variability associated with the purchase price for a portion of future natural gas purchases associated with its regulated gas and electric service  territories.  The  Company’s  strategy  is  to  minimize  fluctuations  in  gas  sale  prices  to  regulated customers.The following are commodity volumes, in dekatherms (“dths”) associated with the above derivative contracts:
 2020
Financial contracts:  Swaps2,315,733
         Options188,834
Forward contracts2,000,0004,504,567
The  accounting  for  these  derivative  instruments  is  subject  to  guidance  for  rate  regulated  enterprises.  Therefore, the fair value of these derivatives is recorded as current or long-term assets and liabilities, with offsetting positions recorded as regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.  Most of the gains or losses on the settlement of these contracts are included in the calculation of the fuel and commodity costs adjustments (note 5). As a result, the changes in fair value of these natural gas derivative contracts and their offsetting adjustment to regulatory assets and liabilities had no earnings impact.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (continued)(b) 
Derivative instruments (continued)
(i) Commodity derivatives – regulated accounting (continued)The following table presents the impact of the change in the fair value of the Company’s natural gas derivative contracts had on the unaudited interim consolidated balance sheets: 
December 31,
June 30, 20202019
Regulatory assets:
Swap contracts$129 $28
Option contracts1638
Forward contracts$809 $1,830
Regulatory liabilities:
Swap contracts$139 $743
Option contracts$25 $
(ii) Cash flow hedges The Company reduces the price risk on the expected future sale of power generation at Sandy Ridge, Senate and Minonk Wind Facilities by entering into the following long-term energy derivative contracts. 
Notional quantityReceive averagePay floating price
(MW-hrs)Expiryprices (per MW-hr)(per MW-hr)
692,015 December 202834.65PJM Western HUB
3,170,648 December 202725.13NI HUB
2,469,582 December 202736.46ERCORT North HUB
The Company provides energy requirements to various customers under contracts at fixed rates.  While the production from the Tinker Hydroelectric Facility is expected to provide a portion of the energy required to service these customers, APUC anticipates having to purchase a portion of its energy requirements at the ISO NE spot rates to supplement self-generated energy. The Company designated a contract with a notional quantity of 116,744 MW-hours, a price of $38.95 per MW-hr and expiring in February 2022 as a hedge to the price of energy purchases. The Company also mitigates the risk by using short-term financial forward energy purchase contracts. These short-term derivatives are not accounted for as hedges and changes in fair value are recorded in earnings as they occur (note 21(b)(iv)).In January 2019, the Company entered into a long-term energy derivative contract to reduce the price risk on the expected future sale of power generation at the Sugar Creek wind Project. On September 30, 2019, the Company sold the derivative contract together with 100% of its ownership interest in Sugar Creek Wind Project to AAGES Sugar Creek Wind, LLC. The novation and transfer of the derivative contract was subject to counterparty approval, which was received in the first quarter of 2020. As a result, the hedge relationship for the Sugar Creek Wind Project energy derivative was discontinued. Amounts in AOCI of $15,765 and related tax were reclassified from AOCI into earnings in 2019.The Company was party to a 10-year forward-starting interest rate swap beginning on July 25, 2018 in order to reduce the interest rate risk related to the probable issuance on that date of a 10-year C$135,000 bond.  During 2018, the Company amended and extended the forward-starting date of the interest rate swap to begin on March 29, 2019. During 2019, the Company settled the forward-starting interest rate swap contract as it issued C$300,000 10-year senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 4.60%.In September 2019, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap in order to reduce the interest rate risk related to the quarterly interest payments between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2029 on the $350,000 subordinated unsecured notes (note 7). The Company designated the entire notional amount of the three pay-variable and receive-fixed interest rate swaps as a hedge of the future quarterly variable-rate interest payments associated with the subordinated unsecured notes.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (continued)(b) 
Derivative instruments (continued)
(ii) Cash flow hedges (continued)The following table summarizes OCI attributable to derivative financial instruments designated as a cash flow hedge: 
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Effective portion of cash flow hedge$(2,085) $6,442$(12,890) $10,087
Amortization of cash flow hedge(1,100)(8)(1,108)(16)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(3,028)5,733(6,303)3,559
OCI attributable to shareholders of APUC$(6,213) $12,167 $(20,301) $13,630
The Company expects $8,222 and $1,395 of unrealized gains currently in AOCI to be reclassified, net of taxes into non-regulated energy sales and interest expense, respectively, within the next 12 months, as the underlying hedged transactions settle.
(iii) Foreign exchange hedge of net investment in foreign operationThe functional currency of most of APUC's operations is the U.S. dollar. Effective January 1, 2020, the functional currency of APUC, the non-consolidated parent entity, changed from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar based on a balance of facts, taking into consideration its operating, financing and investing activities. As a result of that entity's change of functional currency, changes were made to certain hedging relationships to mitigate the remaining Canadian dollar risk.The Company designates obligations denominated in Canadian dollars as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of its net investment in its Canadian investments and subsidiaries. The related foreign currency transaction gain or loss designated as, and effective as, a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation are reported in the same manner as the translation adjustment (in OCI) related to the net investment.  A foreign currency loss of $1,269 and gain of $195 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, was recorded in OCI. On May 23, 2019, the Company entered into a cross-currency swap, coterminous with the subordinated unsecured notes to effectively convert the $350,000 U.S. dollar denominated offering into Canadian dollars. The change in the carrying amount of the notes due to changes in spot exchange rates is recognized each period  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  operations  as  loss  (gain)  on  foreign  exchange.  The  Company designated the entire notional amount of the cross-currency fixed-for-fixed interest rate swap as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure related to cash flows for the interest and principal repayments on the notes. Upon the change in functional currency of APUC to the U.S. dollar on January 1, 2020, this hedge was dedesignated. The OCI related to this hedge will be amortized into earnings in the period that future interest payments affect earnings over the remaining life of the original hedge. The Company redesignated this swap as a hedge of APUC's net investment in its Canadian subsidiaries. The related foreign currency transaction gain or loss designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation are reported in the same manner as the translation adjustment (in OCI) related to the net investment. A foreign currency loss of $15,252 and gain of $19,583 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, was recorded in OCI.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (continued)(b) 
Derivative instruments (continued)
(iii) Foreign exchange hedge of net investment in foreign operation (continued)Canadian operationsThe Company is exposed to currency fluctuations from its Canadian-based operations. APUC manages this risk primarily through the use of natural hedges by using Canadian long-term debt to finance its Canadian operations and a combination of foreign exchange forward contracts and spot purchases. The Company’s Canadian operations are determined to have the Canadian dollar as their functional currency and  are  exposed  to  currency  fluctuations  from  their  U.S.  dollar  transactions.  The  Company  designates obligations denominated in U.S. dollars as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of its net investment in its U.S. investments and subsidiaries. The related foreign currency transaction gain or loss designated as, and effective as, a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation are reported in the same manner as the translation adjustment (in OCI) related to the net investment.  A foreign currency gain of $1,023 and loss of $3,581 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (2019 - gain of $9,599 and $24,007), respectively, was recorded in OCI.The Company is party to C$650,000 cross currency swaps to effectively convert Canadian dollar debentures (note 7) into U.S. dollars. The Company designated the entire notional amount of the cross-currency fixed-for-fixed interest rate swap and related short-term U.S. dollar payables created by the monthly accruals of the swap settlement as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of its net investment in the Renewable Energy Group's U.S. operations. The gain or loss related to the fair value changes of the swap and the related foreign currency gains and losses on the U.S. dollar accruals that are designated as, and are effective as, a hedge  of  the  net  investment  in  a  foreign  operation  are  reported  in  the  same  manner  as  the  translation adjustment (in OCI) related to the net investment.  A gain of $16,642 and loss of $27,190 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (2019 - gain of $3,365 and $20,205), respectively, was recorded in OCI.
(iv) Other derivatives Derivative financial instruments are used to manage certain exposures to fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Company does not enter into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes.Subsequent  to  quarter  end,  the  Company  executed  on  currency  forward  contracts  to  purchase  in  total $682,500 for approximately C$923,243 in order to manage the currency exposure to the Canadian dollar shares issuance (note 10(a)).
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial StatementsJune 30, 2020 and 2019(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as noted and per share amounts)
21. Financial instruments (continued)(b) 
Derivative instruments (continued)
(iv) Other derivatives (continued)For derivatives that are not designated as hedges, the changes in the fair value are immediately recognized in earnings. The effects on the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges consist of the following:
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative financial instruments:
Energy derivative contracts$449 $398$627 $398
Currency forward contract145(417)
Total change in unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative financial instruments$449 $543 $627 $(19)
Realized gain (loss) on derivative financial
instruments:
Energy derivative contracts(549)(681)(207)
Currency forward contract288573
Total realized gain (loss) on derivative
financial instruments$(549) $288 $(681) $366
Gain (loss) on derivative financial
instruments not accounted for as hedges(100)831(54)347
Amortization of AOCI gains frozen as a
result of hedge dedesignation1,489111,50022
$1,389 $842$1,446 $369
Amounts recognized in the unaudited
interim consolidated statements of
operations consist of:
Gain on derivative financial instruments$1,389 $409$1,446 $213
Gain on foreign exchange433156
$1,389 $842$1,446 $369
(c) Risk management In  the  normal  course  of  business,  the  Company  is  exposed  to  financial  risks  that  potentially  impact  its operating results.  The Company employs risk management strategies with a view to mitigate these risks to the extent possible on a cost effective basis.  
22. Comparative figuresCertain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation adopted in the current period.