California Moves One Step Closer to Public Power
Consumer Groups Call Power Authority the Long Term Solution
Feb 20, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Power crisis sheds light on lobbying process
Utilities' donations raise questions of intentVentura County Star As California's energy crisis approached, the owners of electricity-generating plants and their affiliated organizations…
Feb 19, 2001
Energy
Taxpayer, ratepayer costs spiral in California energy crunch
The Associated Press Negotiations were to begin Monday on Gov. Gray Davis' multibillion dollar proposal to rescue two utilities from the brink…
Feb 18, 2001
Energy
Light bill: $2 million per hour
Sacramento Bee Keep your eyes on the money. The numbers are staggering.
Feb 18, 2001
Energy
San Francisco-Based Utility Rejects California Governor’s Power Plan
Contra Costa Times Troubled PG&E turned a cold shoulder to a plan unveiled by Gov. Gray Davis Friday that proposes buying its…
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
Plan to Stabilize Utilities Is Outlined in California
The New York Times Gov. Gray Davis sketched the broad outlines today of a multibillion-dollar plan to stabilize California's nearly bankrupt electric…
Feb 17, 2001
Insurance
GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS’ NEW PLAN TO AVERT CALIFORNIA STATE’S UTILITIES FROM BANKRUPTCY
National Public Radio California Governor Gray Davis has announced his plan to divert the possible bankruptcy of utilities in his state.
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
Davis’ plan stirs talk of higher rates
Critics of the proposed utility bailout say consumers will have to be billed more to cover bonds.The Orange County Register A hefty…
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
Davis outlines plan to rescue ailing utilities
Grid purchase, bonds key to proposal; PG&E objectsThe San Diego Union-Tribune Gov. Gray Davis proposed a plan yesterday to rescue nearly bankrupt…
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
Davis offers way to rescue state utilities
Republicans and consumer advocates assail the plan, saying it invites higher retail rates in the future.THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE (RIVERSIDE, CA.) California's collapsing electric…
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
Davis Discloses Plan to Purchase Power Lines From Utilities
In the long run, utilities likely to benefit at expense of ratepayersThe San Francisco Chronicle So, will it work? Not even Gov.…
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
Davis Discloses Plan to Purchase Power Lines From Utilities
Lawsuits must be dropped, parent firms must return billionsThe San Francisco Chronicle Gov. Gray Davis took the first baby steps yesterday in…
Feb 17, 2001
Energy
ACCORD NEARER ON SALE OF POWER GRID TO STATE, GOVERNOR SAYS
DAVIS REPORTS TWO OF THREE FIRMS ARE AGREEABLE TO DEAL. BUT SOME UTILITY OFFICIALS REMAIN SHARPLY CRITICAL OF PLAN.Los Angeles Times Proclaiming…
Feb 17, 2001
Privacy
Legal battle continues over campaign finance measures in Vista
San Diego Union-Tribune A legal battle over two competing campaign finance measures on the November ballot in Vista isn't over yet.
Feb 16, 2001
Energy
Governor Readies Utility Blueprint
Parent firms would help defray price increasesThe San Francisco Chronicle Gov. Gray Davis is expected to unveil a rescue plan today for…
Feb 16, 2001
Energy
Davis’ proposal aims to buy electricity transmission lines
San Jose Mercury News California would pay its troubled electric utilities up to $8 billion to buy their transmission lines _ more…
Feb 16, 2001
Energy
Davis to unveil rescue proposal Power line buyout could cost consumers
Sacramento Bee Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Gray Davis today will propose a plan to rescue two debt-ridden utilities by buying their transmission…
Feb 16, 2001
Privacy
Campaign reform group wants trial to end
North County Times After failing to enact a campaign finance reform initiative in the city of Vista, the group behind the measure…
Feb 16, 2001