Clearway Energy, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

  • Signed agreement with Clearway Group to commit to invest in a 500 MW solar plus storage project
  • Received offer from Clearway Group to invest in a 320 MW storage hybridization project
  • Reaffirming 2024 financial guidance and initiating 2025 financial guidance
  • Increasing the quarterly dividend by 1.7% to $0.4240 per share in the fourth quarter of 2024, or $1.6960 per share annualized

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN, CWEN.A) today reported third quarter 2024 financial results, including Net Income of $27 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $354 million, Cash from Operating Activities of $301 million, and Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD) of $146 million.

“Clearway remains well positioned to meet or exceed its 2024 financial objectives, has initiated a 2025 financial guidance range providing for robust growth, and remains committed to the financial objectives previously outlined through 2026,” said Craig Cornelius, Clearway Energy, Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “With the commitment to Pine Forest and offer to invest in Honeycomb Phase 1, we have further set the stage for sustainable long-term growth. Based on our growth outlook and updated assumptions for levelized resource adequacy pricing, we are targeting CAFD per share of $2.40-2.60 in 2027, which represents approximately 7.5% to 12% annual growth from the midpoint of our 2025 financial guidance. While there is work ahead to achieve the 2027 targets and long-term framework outlined today, the team at Clearway has built a solid foundation for our future as we reach towards the goals we’ve laid out for the years ahead.” 

Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution used in this press release are non-GAAP measures and are explained in greater detail under “Non-GAAP Financial Information” below.

Overview of Financial and Operating Results

Segment Results

Table 1: Net Income/(Loss)

($ millions)   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
Segment   9/30/24   9/30/23   9/30/24   9/30/23
Conventional     25       38       50       99  
Renewables     66       62       60       112  
Corporate     (64 )     (85 )     (125 )     (152 )
Net Income/(Loss)   $ 27     $ 15     $ (15 )   $ 59  


Table 2: Adjusted EBITDA

($ millions)   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
Segment   9/30/24   9/30/23   9/30/24   9/30/23
Conventional     66       84       174       236  
Renewables     295       246       770       645  
Corporate     (7 )     (7 )     (26 )     (24 )
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 354     $ 323     $ 918     $ 857  


Table 3: Cash from Operating Activities and Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD)

    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
($ millions)   9/30/24   9/30/23   9/30/24   9/30/23
Cash from Operating Activities   $ 301     $ 287     $ 578     $ 496  
Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD)   $ 146     $ 156     $ 385     $ 289  
 

For the third quarter of 2024, the Company reported Net Income of $27 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $354 million, Cash from Operating Activities of $301 million, and CAFD of $146 million. Net Income increased versus 2023 primarily due to non-cash impacts from the mark to market impact of economic hedges and lower tax expenses partially offset by higher interest expense related to interest rate swaps. Adjusted EBITDA results in the third quarter were higher than 2023 primarily due to the contribution of growth investments partially offset by the expiration of El Segundo’s tolling agreement in the third quarter of 2023. CAFD results in the third quarter of 2024 were lower than 2023 primarily due to the expiration of El Segundo’s tolling agreement partially offset by the contribution of growth investments.

Operational Performance

Table 4: Selected Operating Results1

(MWh in thousands)   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    9/30/24   9/30/23   9/30/24   9/30/23
Conventional Equivalent Availability Factor     87.5 %     97.9 %     90.3 %     87.5 %
Solar MWh generated/sold     2,943       1,822       6,999       4,232  
Wind MWh generated/sold     2,012       2,085       7,478       7,262  
Renewables generated/sold2     4,955       3,907       14,477       11,494  
 

In the third quarter of 2024, availability at the Conventional segment was lower than the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to outages at certain facilities. Generation in the Renewables segment during the third quarter of 2024 was 27% higher than the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to the contribution of growth investments partially offset by lower wind resource at certain facilities. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Table 5: Liquidity

($ millions)   9/30/2024   12/31/2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents:        
Clearway Energy, Inc. and Clearway Energy LLC, excluding subsidiaries   $ 90     $ 410  
Subsidiaries     202       125  
Restricted Cash:        
Operating accounts     183       176  
Reserves, including debt service, distributions, performance obligations and other reserves     199       340  
Total Cash   $ 674     $ 1,051  
Revolving credit facility availability     592       454  
Total Liquidity   $ 1,266     $ 1,505  
 

Total liquidity as of September 30, 2024, was $1,266 million, which was $239 million lower than as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to the execution of growth investments including payments for Cedar Creek, Victory Pass, Arica and the Rosie BESS assets.

As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s liquidity included $382 million of restricted cash. Restricted cash consists primarily of funds to satisfy the requirements of certain debt arrangements and funds held within the Company’s projects that are restricted in their use. As of September 30, 2024, these restricted funds were comprised of $183 million designated to fund operating expenses, approximately $71 million designated for current debt service payments, and $89 million of reserves for debt service, performance obligations and other items including capital expenditures. The remaining $39 million is held in distribution reserve accounts.

Potential future sources of liquidity include excess operating cash flow, availability under the revolving credit facility, asset dispositions, and, subject to market conditions, new corporate debt and equity financings.

Growth Investments and Strategic Announcements

Pine Forest

On October 28, 2024, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into agreements to acquire cash and tax equity interests in a 500 MW solar plus storage project currently under construction in Hopkins County, Texas that is expected to reach commercial operations in 2025 for a total investment of $155 million, subject to closing adjustments. Upon achieving commercial operations, the project’s solar output is underpinned by power purchase agreements with creditworthy counterparties with a weighted average contract duration of approximately 20 years. The consummation of the transactions are subject to customary closing conditions and certain third-party approvals and is expected in the second half of 2025. The Company expects the projects to contribute asset CAFD on a five-year average annual basis of approximately $16 million beginning January 1, 2026.

Honeycomb Phase 1 Offer

On October 18, 2024, Clearway Group offered the Company the opportunity to enter into partnership arrangements to own cash equity interests in a portfolio of 320 MW storage hybridization projects that is expected to reach commercial operations in 2026. The potential corporate capital commitment for the investment is expected to be approximately $85 million. The investment is subject to negotiation both with Clearway Group, and the review and approval by the Company’s Independent Directors.

Financing Update

Capistrano Wind Refinancing

On October 23, 2024, the Company, through its indirect subsidiary, Capistrano Portfolio Holdco LLC, entered into a financing agreement which included the issuance of a $121 million term loan as well as $42 million in letters of credit in support of debt service and facility obligations, supported by the Company’s interests in the Broken Bow, Crofton Bluffs, Mountain Wind 1 and Mountain Wind 2 wind facilities. The term loan matures on September 28, 2033. The Company utilized the proceeds from the term loan to pay off the existing debt in the amount of $63 million related to Broken Bow and Crofton Bluffs and to pay related financing costs.

Quarterly Dividend

On October 29, 2024, Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on Class A and Class C common stock of $0.4240 per share payable on December 16, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 2, 2024.

Seasonality

Clearway Energy, Inc.’s quarterly operating results are impacted by seasonal factors, as well as weather variability which can impact renewable energy resource throughout the year. Most of the Company’s revenues are generated from the months of May through September, as contracted pricing and renewable resources are at their highest levels in the Company’s portfolio. Factors driving the fluctuation in Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash from Operating Activities, and CAFD include the following:

  • Higher summer capacity and energy prices from conventional assets;
  • Higher solar insolation during the summer months;
  • Higher wind resources during the spring and summer months;
  • Renewable energy resource throughout the year
  • Debt service payments which are made either quarterly or semi-annually;
  • Timing of maintenance capital expenditures and the impact of both unforced and forced outages; and
  • Timing of distributions from unconsolidated affiliates

The Company takes into consideration the timing of these factors to ensure sufficient funds are available for distributions and operating activities on a quarterly basis.

Financial Guidance

The Company is reaffirming its 2024 full year CAFD guidance of $395 million. The Company’s 2024 financial guidance factors in the contribution of committed growth investments based on current expected closing timelines and estimates for merchant energy gross margin at the conventional fleet. 2024 CAFD guidance does not factor in the timing of when CAFD is realized from new growth investments pursuant to 5-year averages beyond 2024. Financial guidance is based on median renewable energy production estimates for the full year.

The Company is initiating a 2025 full year CAFD guidance at a $420 million midpoint and a range of $400 million to $440 million. The midpoint of the 2025 financial guidance range is based on median renewable energy production estimates for the full year, while the range reflects a range of potential distributions of outcomes on resource and performance in the fiscal year. The guidance range also factors in completing committed growth investments on currently forecasted schedules.

Earnings Conference Call

On October 30, 2024, Clearway Energy, Inc. will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Investors, the news media and others may access the live webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials by logging on to Clearway Energy, Inc.’s website at http://www.clearwayenergy.com and clicking on “Presentations & Webcasts” under “Investor Relations.”

About Clearway Energy, Inc.

Clearway Energy, Inc. is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the US and is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Our portfolio comprises approximately 11.7 GW of gross capacity in 26 states, including 9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage and over 2.7 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. Through our diversified and primarily contracted clean energy portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide our investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Class C and Class A common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols CWEN and CWEN.A, respectively. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by our controlling investor, Clearway Energy Group LLC. For more information, visit investor.clearwayenergy.com.

Safe Harbor Disclosure

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and typically can be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “target,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “outlook,” “believe” and similar terms. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding, Clearway Energy, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) dividend expectations and its operations, its facilities and its financial results, statements regarding the likelihood, terms, timing and/or consummation of the transactions described above, the potential benefits, opportunities, and results with respect to the transactions, including the Company’s future relationship and arrangements with Global Infrastructure Partners, TotalEnergies, and Clearway Energy Group (collectively and together with their affiliates, “Related Persons”), as well as the Company’s Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash from Operating Activities, Cash Available for Distribution, the Company’s future revenues, income, indebtedness, capital structure, strategy, plans, expectations, objectives, projected financial performance and/or business results and other future events, and views of economic and market conditions.

Although the Company believes that the expectations are reasonable at this time, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, the Company’s ability to maintain and grow its quarterly dividend, impacts related to COVID-19 (including any variant of the virus) or any other pandemic, risks relating to the Company’s relationships with its sponsors, the failure to identify, execute or successfully implement acquisitions or dispositions (including receipt of third party consents and regulatory approvals), risks related to the Company’s ability to acquire assets, including risks that offered or committed transactions from Related Persons may not be approved, on the terms proposed or otherwise, by the Corporate Governance, Conflicts, and Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “GCN”), or if approved, timely consummated; from its sponsors, the Company’s ability to borrow additional funds and access capital markets due to its indebtedness, corporate structure, market conditions or otherwise, hazards customary in the power industry, weather conditions, including wind and solar performance, the Company’s ability to operate its businesses efficiently, manage maintenance capital expenditures and costs effectively, and generate earnings and cash flows from its asset-based businesses in relation to its debt and other obligations, the willingness and ability of counterparties to the Company’s offtake agreements to fulfill their obligations under such agreements, the Company’s ability to enter into new contracts as existing contracts expire, changes in government regulations, operating and financial restrictions placed on the Company that are contained in the project-level debt facilities and other agreements of the Company and its subsidiaries, and cyber terrorism and inadequate cybersecurity. Furthermore, any dividends are subject to available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws and regulations.

In addition, this release contains reference to certain offered and committed transactions with Related Persons, which transactions are subject to the review, negotiation and approval of the GCN. Transactions referred to as “offered” (or any variation thereof) have been presented to the Company by the Related Persons, but the terms remain subject to review and negotiation by the GCN. Transactions may have been recently offered or undergone more extensive negotiations. Unless otherwise noted, no assumptions should be made with respect to the stage of negotiation of an offered transaction, nor should any assumptions be made that any offered transaction will be approved, committed or ultimately consummated on the terms described herein. Transactions referred to as “committed” or “signed” (or any variation thereof) represent transactions which have been approved by the GCN and for which definitive agreements have been delivered; however, such transactions have not yet been consummated and remain subject to various risks and uncertainties (including financing, third party consents and arrangements and regulatory approvals). The Company provides information regarding offered and committed transactions believing that such information is useful to an understanding of the Company’s business and operations; however, given the uncertainty of such transactions, undue reliance should not be placed on any expectations regarding such transactions and the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct, as actual results may vary materially.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Cash Available for Distribution are estimates as of today’s date, October 30, 2024, and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. The Company expressly disclaims any current intention to update such guidance. The foregoing review of factors that could cause The Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect The Company’s future results included in The Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. In addition, The Company makes available free of charge at www.clearwayenergy.com, copies of materials it files with, or furnishes to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)   2024       2023       2024       2023  
Operating Revenues              
Total operating revenues $ 486     $ 371     $ 1,115     $ 1,065  
Operating Costs and Expenses              
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below   135       134       378       360  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion   164       133       471       389  
General and administrative   9       9       29       28  
Transaction and integration costs         1       4       3  
Total operating costs and expenses   308       277       882       780  
Operating Income   178       94       233       285  
Other Income (Expense)              
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates   13       11       33       11  
Other income, net   8       15       36       32  
Loss on debt extinguishment               (3 )      
Interest expense   (139 )     (48 )     (284 )     (202 )
Total other expense, net   (118 )     (22 )     (218 )     (159 )
Income Before Income Taxes   60       72       15       126  
Income tax expense   33       57       30       67  
Net Income (Loss)   27       15       (15 )     59  
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests   (9 )     11       (100 )     17  
Net Income Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. $ 36     $ 4     $ 85     $ 42  
Earnings Per Share Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. Class A and Class C Common Stockholders              
Weighted average number of Class A common shares outstanding – basic and diluted   35       35       35       35  
Weighted average number of Class C common shares outstanding – basic and diluted   83       82       83       82  
Earnings Per Weighted Average Class A and Class C Common Share – Basic and Diluted $ 0.31     $ 0.03     $ 0.72     $ 0.36  
Dividends Per Class A Common Share $ 0.4171     $ 0.3891     $ 1.2306     $ 1.1454  
Dividends Per Class C Common Share $ 0.4171     $ 0.3891     $ 1.2306     $ 1.1454  

CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)   2024       2023       2024       2023  
Net Income (Loss) $ 27     $ 15     $ (15 )   $ 59  
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income              
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of income tax (benefit) expense of $(2), $1, $(2), and $1   (13 )     8       (13 )     8  
Other comprehensive (loss) income   (13 )     8       (13 )     8  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)   14       23       (28 )     67  
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests   (18 )     17       (107 )     23  
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. $ 32     $ 6     $ 79     $ 44  

CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In millions, except shares) September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
ASSETS (Unaudited)    
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 292     $ 535  
Restricted cash   382       516  
Accounts receivable — trade   199       171  
Inventory   63       55  
Derivative instruments   34       41  
Note receivable — affiliate         174  
Prepayments and other current assets   81       68  
Total current assets   1,051       1,560  
Property, plant and equipment, net   9,895       9,526  
Other Assets      
Equity investments in affiliates   322       360  
Intangible assets for power purchase agreements, net   2,170       2,303  
Other intangible assets, net   70       71  
Derivative instruments   70       82  
Right-of-use assets, net   548       597  
Other non-current assets   123       202  
Total other assets   3,303       3,615  
Total Assets $ 14,249     $ 14,701  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Current portion of long-term debt $ 412     $ 558  
Accounts payable — trade   78       130  
Accounts payable — affiliates   14       31  
Derivative instruments   51       51  
Accrued interest expense   35       57  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   71       79  
Total current liabilities   661       906  
Other Liabilities      
Long-term debt   6,732       7,479  
Deferred income taxes   58       127  
Derivative instruments   279       281  
Long-term lease liabilities   570       627  
Other non-current liabilities   316       286  
Total other liabilities   7,955       8,800  
Total Liabilities   8,616       9,706  
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries   9       1  
Commitments and Contingencies      
Stockholders’ Equity      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued          
Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D common stock, $0.01 par value; 3,000,000,000 shares authorized (Class A 500,000,000, Class B 500,000,000, Class C 1,000,000,000, Class D 1,000,000,000); 202,143,697 shares issued and outstanding (Class A 34,613,853, Class B 42,738,750, Class C 82,829,344, Class D 41,961,750) at September 30, 2024 and 202,080,794 shares issued and outstanding (Class A 34,613,853, Class B 42,738,750, Class C 82,391,441, Class D 42,336,750) at December 31, 2023   1       1  
Additional paid-in capital   1,831       1,732  
Retained earnings   301       361  
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1       7  
Noncontrolling interest   3,490       2,893  
Total Stockholders’ Equity   5,624       4,994  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 14,249     $ 14,701  

CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
  Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)   2024       2023  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net (Loss) Income $ (15 )   $ 59  
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates   (33 )     (11 )
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates   21       17  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion   471       389  
Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts   10       9  
Amortization of intangibles   137       139  
Loss on debt extinguishment   3        
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets   11       11  
Changes in deferred income taxes   23       49  
Changes in derivative instruments and amortization of accumulated OCI   34       (64 )
Cash provided by (used in) changes in other working capital:      
Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements   3       (23 )
Changes in other working capital   (87 )     (79 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities   578       496  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired   (671 )     100  
Capital expenditures   (237 )     (143 )
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates   38       14  
Decrease (increase) in note receivable — affiliate   184       (215 )
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates         (28 )
Other   12       1  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities   (674 )     (271 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions   1,385       294  
Payments of dividends and distributions   (249 )     (231 )
Tax-related distributions         (21 )
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt   255       293  
Payments of debt issuance costs   (7 )     (14 )
Payments for long-term debt   (1,664 )     (384 )
Other   (1 )     (2 )
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities   (281 )     (65 )
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash   (377 )     160  
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period   1,051       996  
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $ 674     $ 1,156  

CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
 
(In millions) Preferred
Stock
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Noncontrolling
Interest
  Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balances at December 31, 2023 $     $ 1     $ 1,732     $ 361     $ 7     $ 2,893     $ 4,994  
Net loss                     (2 )           (45 )     (47 )
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax                           (2 )     1       (1 )
Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash                                 (1 )     (1 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash                                 215       215  
Transfers of assets under common control               2                   (42 )     (40 )
Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis               6                         6  
Stock-based compensation               1                         1  
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders                     (47 )           (34 )     (81 )
Other                     (1 )                 (1 )
Balances at March 31, 2024         1       1,741       311       5       2,987       5,045  
Net income (loss)                     51             (51 )      
Unrealized gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax                                 1       1  
Contributions from CEG, net of distributions, cash                                 222       222  
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash                                 988       988  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, non-cash                                 (1 )     (1 )
Transfers of assets under common control               5                   (549 )     (544 )
Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis               85                         85  
Stock-based compensation               (1 )                       (1 )
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders                     (48 )           (35 )     (83 )
Other                                 (1 )     (1 )
Balances at June 30, 2024         1       1,830       314       5       3,561       5,711  
Net income (loss)                     36             (13 )     23  
Unrealized loss on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax                           (4 )     (9 )     (13 )
Contributions from CEG, cash                                 6       6  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, cash                                 (19 )     (19 )
Stock-based compensation               1                         1  
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders                     (49 )           (36 )     (85 )
Balances at September 30, 2024 $     $ 1     $ 1,831     $ 301     $ 1     $ 3,490     $ 5,624  

CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
 
(In millions) Preferred
Stock
  Common
Stock
  Additional}
Paid-In
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income
  Noncontrolling
Interest
  Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balances at December 31, 2022 $     $ 1     $ 1,761     $ 463     $ 9     $ 1,792     $ 4,026  
Net loss                                 (43 )     (43 )
Unrealized loss on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax                           (1 )     (2 )     (3 )
Contributions from CEG, net of distributions, cash                                 30       30  
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash                                 215       215  
Transfers of assets under common control               (52 )                 46       (6 )
Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis               9                         9  
Stock based compensation               1                         1  
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders                     (44 )           (32 )     (76 )
Balances at March 31, 2023         1       1,719       419       8       2,006       4,153  
Net income                     38             40       78  
Unrealized gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax                           1       2       3  
Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash                                 (4 )     (4 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, cash                                 (5 )     (5 )
Tax-related distribution                                 (19 )     (19 )
Stock based compensation               (1 )                       (1 )
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders                     (45 )           (32 )     (77 )
Other                                 (1 )     (1 )
Balances at June 30, 2023         1       1,718       412       9       1,987       4,127  
Net income                     4             6       10  
Unrealized gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax                           2       6       8  
Distributions to CEG, cash                                 (1 )     (1 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash                                 12       12  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, non-cash                                 (7 )     (7 )
Tax-related distribution                                 (2 )     (2 )
Transfer of assets under common control                                 171       171  
Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis               8                         8  
Stock based compensation               2       (1 )                 1  
Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders                     (45 )           (33 )     (78 )
Other                                 1       1  
Balances at September 30, 2023 $     $ 1     $ 1,728     $ 370     $ 11     $ 2,140     $ 4,250  

Appendix Table A-1: Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):

                 
($ in millions)   Conventional   Renewables   Corporate   Total
Net Income (Loss)   $ 25     $ 66     $ (64 )   $ 27  
Plus:                
Income Tax Expense                 33       33  
Interest Expense, net     8       100       23       131  
Depreciation, Amortization, and ARO     29       135             164  
Contract Amortization     5       41             46  
Mark to Market (MtM) Gains on economic hedges     (4 )     (68 )           (72 )
Other non-recurring           9             9  
Adjustments to reflect CWEN’s pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates     3       12             15  
Non-Cash Equity Compensation                 1       1  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 66     $ 295     $ (7 )   $ 354  


Appendix Table A-2: Three Months Ended September 30, 2023, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):

                 
($ in millions)   Conventional   Renewables   Corporate   Total
Net Income (Loss)   $ 38     $ 62     $ (85 )   $ 15  
Plus:                
Income Tax Expense                 57       57  
Interest Expense, net     7       8       19       34  
Depreciation, Amortization, and ARO     33       100             133  
Contract Amortization     5       42             47  
Mark to Market (MtM) Losses/(Gains) on economic hedges     (3 )     21             18  
Transaction and integration costs                 1       1  
Other non-recurring     1                   1  
Adjustments to reflect CWEN’s pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates     3       13             16  
Non-Cash Equity Compensation                 1       1  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 84     $ 246     $ (7 )   $ 323  

Appendix Table A-3: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):

($ in millions)   Conventional   Renewables   Corporate   Total
Net Income (Loss)   $ 50     $ 60     $ (125 )   $ (15 )
Plus:                
Income Tax Expense                 30       30  
Interest Expense, net     21       163       64       248  
Depreciation, Amortization, and ARO     88       383             471  
Contract Amortization     14       124             138  
Loss on Debt Extinguishment           3             3  
Mark to Market (MtM) (Gain)/Loss on economic hedges     (9 )     4             (5 )
Transaction and Integration costs                 4       4  
Other Non-recurring     1       8             9  
Adjustments to reflect CWEN’s pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates     9       25             34  
Non-Cash Equity Compensation                 1       1  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 174     $ 770     $ (26 )   $ 918  

 

Appendix Table A-4: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):

($ in millions)   Conventional   Renewables   Corporate   Total
Net Income (Loss)   $ 99     $ 112     $ (152 )   $ 59  
Plus:                
Income Tax Expense                 67       67  
Interest Expense, net     24       91       55       170  
Depreciation, Amortization, and ARO     98       291             389  
Contract Amortization     16       125             141  
Mark to Market (MtM) (Gain)/Loss on economic hedges     (3 )     (24 )           (27 )
Transaction and Integration costs                 3       3  
Other Non-recurring     (7 )     5             (2 )
Adjustments to reflect CWEN’s pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates     9       45             54  
Non-Cash Equity Compensation                 3       3  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 236     $ 645     $ (24 )   $ 857  


Appendix Table A-5: Cash Available for Distribution Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Cash Available for Distribution and provides a reconciliation to Cash from Operating Activities:

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
($ in millions) 9/30/24   9/30/23   9/30/24   9/30/23
Adjusted EBITDA $ 354     $ 323     $ 918     $ 857  
Cash interest paid3   (96 )     (89 )     (252 )     (237 )
Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements   19       33       3       (23 )
Adjustments to reflect sale-type leases and payments for lease expenses   (10 )     2       (5 )     5  
Pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates   (25 )     (28 )     (64 )     (64 )
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates   6       6       21       17  
Changes in working capital and other   53       40       (43 )     (59 )
Cash from Operating Activities   301       287       578       496  
Changes in working capital and other   (53 )     (40 )     43       59  
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates4   3       4       10       14  
Net contributions (to)/from non-controlling interest5   (14 )     (8 )     (43 )     (28 )
Maintenance capital expenditures   (4 )     (9 )     (8 )     (22 )
Principal amortization of indebtedness6   (87 )     (78 )     (205 )     (230 )
Cash Available for Distribution before Adjustments $ 146     $ 156     $ 375     $ 289  
2024 Net impact of drop downs from timing of construction debt service               10        
Cash Available for Distribution7 $ 146     $ 156     $ 385     $ 289  


Appendix Table A-6: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Sources and Uses of Liquidity
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity in 2024:

    Nine Months Ended
($ in millions)   9/30/24
Sources:    
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions     1,385  
Net cash provided by operating activities     578  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt     255  
Decrease in note receivable — affiliate     184  
Return of investments from unconsolidated affiliates     38  
Other net cash inflows     4  
     
Uses:    
Payments for long-term debt     (1,664 )
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired     (671 )
Payments of dividends and distributions     (249 )
Capital expenditures     (237 )
     
Change in total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   $ (377 )

Appendix Table A-7: Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution Guidance

($ in millions) 2024 Full Year
Guidance
2025 Full Year
Guidance Range
Net Income   90     (40) – 0  
Income Tax Expense   20     (4 )
Interest Expense, net   330     335  
Depreciation, Amortization, and ARO Expense   680     840  
Adjustment to reflect CWEN share of Adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates   50     61  
Non-Cash Equity Compensation   5     3  
Adjusted EBITDA   1,175     1,195 – 1,235  
Cash interest paid   (310 )   (314 )
Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements   (5 )   (4 )
Adjustments to reflect sale-type leases and payments for lease expenses   10     6  
Pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates   (85 )   (83 )
Cash distributions from unconsolidated affiliates8   45     46  
Income Tax Payments       (2 )
Cash from Operating Activities   830     844 – 884  
Net distributions to non-controlling interest9   (100 )   (119 )
Cash receipts from notes receivable       3  
Maintenance capital expenditures   (40 )   (24 )
Principal amortization of indebtedness10   (295 )   (304 )
Cash Available for Distribution   395     400 – 440  


Appendix Table A-8: Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution Growth Projects

     
($ in millions)   Pine Forest
5 Year Ave. 2026-2030
Net Income   13  
Interest Expense, net   6  
Depreciation, Amortization, and ARO Expense   22  
Adjusted EBITDA   41  
Cash interest paid   (6 )
Cash from Operating Activities   35  
Net distributions (to)/from non-controlling interest   (18 )
Principal amortization of indebtedness   (1 )
Estimated Cash Available for Distribution   16  
 

Non-GAAP Financial Information

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD) are non-GAAP financial measures. These measurements are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that Clearway Energy’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

EBITDA represents net income before interest (including loss on debt extinguishment), taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because Clearway Energy considers it an important supplemental measure of its performance and believes debt and equity holders frequently use EBITDA to analyze operating performance and debt service capacity. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

  • EBITDA does not reflect cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments;
  • EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs;
  • EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on debt or cash income tax payments;
  • Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
  • Other companies in this industry may calculate EBITDA differently than Clearway Energy does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to use to invest in the growth of Clearway Energy’s business. Clearway Energy compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally. See the statements of cash flow included in the financial statements that are a part of this news release.

Adjusted EBITDA is presented as a further supplemental measure of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for mark-to-market gains or losses, non-cash equity compensation expense, asset write offs and impairments; and factors which we do not consider indicative of future operating performance such as transition and integration related costs. The reader is encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons Clearway Energy considers it appropriate for supplemental analysis. As an analytical tool, Adjusted EBITDA is subject to all of the limitations applicable to EBITDA. In addition, in evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, the reader should be aware that in the future Clearway Energy may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this news release.

Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because it provides them with an additional tool to compare business performance across companies and across periods. This measure is widely used by investors to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items such as interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired.

Additionally, Management believes that investors commonly adjust EBITDA information to eliminate the effect of restructuring and other expenses, which vary widely from company to company and impair comparability. As we define it, Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for the effects of impairment losses, gains or losses on sales, non-cash equity compensation expense, dispositions or retirements of assets, any mark-to-market gains or losses from accounting for derivatives, adjustments to exclude gains or losses on the repurchase, modification or extinguishment of debt, and any extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items plus adjustments to reflect the Adjusted EBITDA from our unconsolidated investments. We adjust for these items in our Adjusted EBITDA as our management believes that these items would distort their ability to efficiently view and assess our core operating trends.

In summary, our management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to readily view operating trends, as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations, and in communications with our Board of Directors, shareholders, creditors, analysts and investors concerning our financial performance.

Cash Available for Distribution

A non-GAAP measure, Cash Available for Distribution is defined as of September 30, 2024 as Adjusted EBITDA plus cash distributions/return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates, cash receipts from notes receivable, cash distributions from noncontrolling interests, adjustments to reflect sales-type lease cash payments and payments for lease expenses, less cash distributions to noncontrolling interests, maintenance capital expenditures, pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates, cash interest paid, income taxes paid, principal amortization of indebtedness, changes in prepaid and accrued capacity payments, and adjusted for development expenses. Management believes CAFD is a relevant supplemental measure of the Company’s ability to earn and distribute cash returns to investors.

We believe CAFD is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because securities analysts and other interested parties use such calculations as a measure of our ability to make quarterly distributions. In addition, CAFD is used by our management team for determining future acquisitions and managing our growth. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to CAFD is cash provided by operating activities.

However, CAFD has limitations as an analytical tool because it does not include changes in operating assets and liabilities and excludes the effect of certain other cash flow items, all of which could have a material effect on our financial condition and results from operations. CAFD is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered an alternative to cash provided by operating activities or any other performance or liquidity measure determined in accordance with GAAP, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. In addition, our calculations of CAFD are not necessarily comparable to CAFD as calculated by other companies. Investors should not rely on these measures as a substitute for any GAAP measure, including cash provided by operating activities.


1 Excludes equity method investments
2 Generation sold excludes MWh that are reimbursable for economic curtailment
3 2024 includes $9 million related to swap breakage receipts in connection with the NIMH refinancing
4 2024 excludes $28 million related to Rosamond Central BESS return of capital at substantial completion funding
5 2024 excludes $1,296 million of contributions related to the funding of Texas Solar Nova 2, Rosamond Central Battery Storage, Victory Pass, Arica, and Cedar Creek; 2023 excludes $229 million of contributions related to the funding of Rosamond Central Battery Storage, Waiawa, and Daggett
6 2024 excludes $2,545 million for the repayment of bridge loans in connection with Texas Solar Nova 2, Victory Pass, Arica, and Cedar Creek and $137 million for the repayment of balloon at NIMH Solar; 2023 excludes $130 million for the repayment of construction loans in connection with Waiawa and Daggett, and $24 million for the repayment of balloon at Walnut Creek Holdings;
7 Excludes income tax payments related to Thermal sale
8 Distribution from unconsolidated affiliates can be classified as Return of Investment on Unconsolidated Affiliates when actuals are reported. This is below cash from operating activities
9 Includes tax equity proceeds and distributions to tax equity partners
10 2024 and 2025 excludes maturities assumed to be refinanced

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