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 and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 24, 2013
 
CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
 
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Commission
File Number
Registrant, State of Incorporation           
Address and Telephone Number
 
IRS Employer
Identification No.    
  
  0-30512
CH Energy Group, Inc.
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
 
 14-1804460  
  1-3268                                           
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation                                      
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
                                                  
 14-0555980  
 
Not applicable
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01  Other Events.
On April 24, 2013, the New York State Public Service Commission (the "Commission") issued a notice regarding the process for the proposed merger among the CH Energy Group, Inc. (the "Company"), FortisUS Inc., Fortis Inc. and Cascade Acquisition Sub Inc.  The notice states that the Administrative Law Judges (the "ALJs") assigned to the case will prepare a Recommended Decision ("RD") for the Commission on this matter.  The RD is expected to describe the process the case has followed, provide the ALJs' recommendation to the Commission regarding whether to approve the merger, and if so, on what terms.  Concurrent with the issuance of the RD, the Commission will issue a schedule for exceptions to the recommendations in the RD.
While the RD process is expected to extend the time for approval of the merger, and while no assurances can be given, the Company continues to anticipate that the Commission will review and approve the merger in the second quarter of 2013.
 
 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
  CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.  
 
 
       
Date: April 30, 2013
By:
/s/ Kimberly J. Wright  
    Kimberly J. Wright  
    Vice President - Accounting and Controller  
       
 
  CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION  
 
 
       
Date: April 30, 2013
By:
/s/ Kimberly J. Wright  
    Kimberly J. Wright  
    Controller