$620/ Month Electric Bills Under Deregulation
Ratepayers Could Own All the Plants at These Prices
Dec 12, 2000Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Plants shut for pollution return to ease shortage
Oakland Tribune Consumer and environmental groups decried the hasty arrangements as a sacrifice of environmental protections, triggered by corporate attempts to profit…
Dec 9, 2000
Energy
After Summer of Power Woes, California Is Hurting Again
The New York Times It was not supposed to be like this. Families asked to turn off their Christmas lights. Businesses required…
Dec 9, 2000
Energy
The history of the deregulation debacle
For nearly a century, California's electricity has been provided by electric utility companies, each with their own local monopoly. This fact sheet…
Dec 8, 2000
Energy
STATE DECLARES FIRST STAGE 3 POWER ALERT;
EXPORTS ARE CURTAILED, OTHER STEPS TAKEN AS RESERVES DROP TO JUST 1.5%. OFFICIALS EXPECT FURTHER PROBLEMSLos Angeles Times California's energy nightmare nearly…
Dec 8, 2000
Energy
PUC Commissioner Won’t Quit
Besieged PUC Commissioner Rejects Calls for ResignationSan Francisco Chronicle One of the California's top utility commissioners yesterday rejected demands that he resign,…
Dec 8, 2000Electricity “Crisis” Caused by 1996 Deregulation: Californians Face Blackout As Energy Industry Profits Skyrocket
Consumer Group Sees State of Emergency, Ratepayer Revolt;
Dec 8, 2000
Energy
The money trap
As candidates ready for local elections and financial stakes grow in these races, City Council members take action to oppose campaign finance…
Dec 7, 2000
Healthcare
Disparate Groups Join to Promote New Coverage for Uninsured
Medical Industry Today Three lobbying groups often on the opposite sides of healthcare issues have joined forces to push for expansion of…
Dec 6, 2000
Healthcare
Groundbreaking NJ case against HMO proceeds amid efforts to rein in HMOs
The Associated Press The couple who helped end drive-through deliveries after their 2-day-old daughter died are on a new crusade - this…
Dec 2, 2000
Energy
Governor wants utilities to halt sell-off of power-generating facilities
The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis said Friday that utilities should be barred from selling off any more power plants and dams…
Dec 2, 2000
Energy
Governor outlines electricity plan; consumer advocates criticize it
The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis outlined his plan to deal with the state's burgeoning electricity problems, but the long-awaited announcement drew…
Dec 2, 2000
Energy
Davis offers proposals to invigorate deregulated electricity market
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Gov. Gray Davis offered a collection of modest measures Friday to deal with the…
Dec 2, 2000
Privacy
Contribution limit measure draws criticism
Pasadena Star News A City Council committee is recommending plans be shelved for a March ballot initiative that would set campaign contribution…
Dec 2, 2000
Energy
California Governor Proposes Plan to Boost Deregulated Electricity Market
Contra Costa Times SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Gov. Gray Davis offered a slate of modest proposals on Friday to invigorate California's deregulated electricity market and…
Dec 2, 2000
Energy
California Governor Offers Steps on State Energy Policy
The New York Times Gov. Gray Davis outlined his initial steps today to deal with California's energy problems, but consumer advocates said…
Dec 2, 2000