Consumer Groups Demand Investigation of Secret Deal Between Edison and PUC
With 9th Circuit Stay, AG Should Get Involved
Oct 31, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Threats expose health care problems
San Diego Union Tribune The current anthrax scare should send an urgent message to employers that they must now grab the extended…
Oct 30, 2001U.S. Court of Appeals Puts Edison Bailout on Hold
9th Circuit Grants Consumer Group's Motion for Emergency Stay
Oct 30, 2001
Energy
Low demand led state to give away power, pay utilities to take it
The Associated Press Demand for electricity in California has been so low at times that the state has had to give away…
Oct 26, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #85 – Oct 24, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #85 - Oct 24, 2001 Edison rolling in…
Oct 24, 2001
In The News
CA Atty General Lockyer’s letter to FTCR refusing to object to Federal Court’s ruling on FERC / SC Edison settlement
CA Atty General's Office
Oct 23, 2001www.businesshealthsurvey.org Calls For Employer Views On Health Care
Public Health Crisis To Employers: The Health Care System Needs You 21?"?)©&84?(?
Oct 22, 2001
Energy
State’s Electric Bill Gets Lighter
Davis and the PUC clash over why only a fraction of the 20% reduction will be passed on to consumers.Los Angeles Times…
Oct 20, 2001
Energy
California Battle over Electricity Rate-Setting Shows No Signs of Letting Up
Contra Costa Times Gov. Gray Davis wants control of your electricity bills, a power that has been held for nearly a century…
Oct 20, 2001
Energy
Project to Boost Flow of Energy
Firms, agencies would build new line to ease clog that helped cause rolling blackouts.Los Angeles Times A group of major energy companies…
Oct 19, 2001PUC Failure to Act Quickly Will Cost Consumers $8 Billion, According to State Treasurer
While PUC Dallied on Direct Access, Big Businesses Escaped Long-Term Energy Contracts
Oct 19, 2001
Energy
State officials to start renegotiating long-term power deals
The Associated Press State power officials plan to rework some of the long-term state's long-term energy contracts, which an administration official says…
Oct 18, 2001Power Contract Renegotiation Could Save Billions
New Contract Terms Can Eliminate Davis's Objections to Burton Bill SB18xx; Signing Bill Would Repay Treasury
Oct 18, 2001Santa Monica Petitions Court to Gut Conflict of Interest Law in its “Defense”
Arguments Reinforce Oaks Project's Contention that City Lawsuit Aims to Overturn Popular Reform Measure
Oct 18, 2001Santa Monica Petitions Court to Gut Conflict of Interest Law in its “Defense”
Arguments Reinforce Oaks Project's Contention that City Lawsuit Aims to Overturn Popular Reform Measure
Oct 17, 2001
Insurance
Bailout Watch #84 – Oct 15, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #84 - Oct 15, 2001 Riding the bailout…
Oct 15, 2001
Energy
CONSUMER GROUPS, QFS LINE UP TO FIGHT PUC-SOCAL ED DEAL, COLLUSION ALLEGED
Power Markets Week Southern California Edison's settlement with the state Public Utilities Commission is not facing a smooth road to acceptance by…
Oct 15, 2001
Insurance
EDITORIAL – On Corporate Influence
An unbalanced justiceSan Francisco Chronicle What began as a noble concept -- using arbitration instead of the courts to settle many disputes…
Oct 14, 2001