UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2013 (June 27, 2013)
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts | 001-5324 | 04-2147929 |
(State or other jurisdiction of organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
One Federal Street, Building 111-4 Springfield, Massachusetts | 01105 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (860) 665-5000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 8 Other Events
Item 8.01
Other Events.
On June 27, 2013, Northern Pass Transmission LLC, a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities, issued a news release describing the new route for the Northern Pass transmission project. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | News release, dated June 27, 2013, issued by Northern Pass Transmission LLC, a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities, describing the new route for the Northern Pass transmission project. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Registrant)
June 27, 2013
By:
/s/ PHILIP J. LEMBO
Philip J. Lembo
Vice President and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | News release, dated June 27, 2013, issued by Northern Pass Transmission LLC, a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities, describing the new route for the Northern Pass transmission project. |