This document summarizes a company's earnings results for the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007. It reported $0.24 in EPS for the second quarter of 2008, up from $0.16 in the same period in 2007. The increase was driven by higher natural gas margins due to base rate changes and weather, as well as higher plant generation and labor costs, partially offset by lower electric utility margins and higher conservation and DSM costs. The document also provides guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 in EPS for 2008.