Despite mild weather, our utility operations increased earnings in the quarter thanks to growth in both the number of retail customers and the electricity usage by those customers. These are indicators of a continued steady economy in areas we serve.
We continue to feel comfortable about 2006. Our range for guidance remains the $2.50 to $2.70 a share. Obviously January presents us and all utilities with quite a challenge already early in the year with the incredibly warm environment that we've all been experiencing.