UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report - January 31, 2003 CH ENERGY GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEW YORK 0-30512 14-1804460 State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification incorporation) Number) 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-4879 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (845) 452-2000 Item 5. Other Events. 1. 2002 Earnings and 2003 Earnings Guidance. On January 31, 2003, Registrant issued its 2002 earnings and 2003 earnings guidance, as described in the Press Release of Registrant filed herewith as Exhibit 99(i)17, to which reference is made. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (b) Exhibits. See Exhibit Index 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CH ENERGY GROUP, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Donna S. Doyle ------------------------------------------ DONNA S. DOYLE Vice President - Accounting and Controller Dated: January 31, 2003 3 Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Regulation S-K Item 601 Designation Exhibit Description ----------- ------------------- 99(i)17 Press Release of CH Energy Group, Inc., issued January 31, 2003, relating to its 2002 earnings and 2003 earnings guidance. 4