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The Associated Press State Sen. Steve Peace has released a videotape to counter charges that he was an architect of California's energy…
Jan 10, 2001high-tech firms weigh optionsThe San Diego Union-Tribune Wall Street gave a Bronx cheer to Gov. Gray Davis' energy plan yesterday, as investors…
Jan 10, 2001The Associated Press State Gov. Gray Davis is proposing that the state enter into long-term contracts with electric utilities or wholesalers to…
Jan 10, 2001CONSUMERS WOULD BE PROTECTED FROM HIGHER BILLS; IN EXCHANGE, PRODUCERS WOULD BE GUARANTEED LONG-TERM FIXED WHOLESALE PRICES. CRITICS SAY PLAN COULD BACKFIRE.Los…
Jan 10, 2001Price Stabilization Plan Should Avoid Taxpayer, Ratepayer Bailouts
Jan 10, 2001Re-Regulation and Public Power This fact sheet provides the basic introduction to consumer groups' proposals to fix the California energy crisis
Jan 9, 2001The Orange County Register SANTA ANA, Calif._Consumers and business people wanted their governor to provide a solution to the state's energy crisis.…
Jan 9, 2001Los Angeles Times Gov. Gray Davis pulled out some harsh words during his speech Monday night on California's electricity crisis. Now come…
Jan 9, 2001Davis threatens to take over plantsThe Washington Times California Gov. Gray Davis warned power generating companies last night that if the price…
Jan 9, 2001Bob RosenblattLos Angeles Times The New Year brings more weapons to the arsenal of consumers as they fight to make their way…
Jan 8, 2001The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis urged sweeping changes Monday to California's beleaguered electricity system, proposing a public agency to build power…
Jan 8, 2001The Associated Press The battle over who should foot California's astronomical electricity bill is becoming a political showdown that pits the financial…
Jan 8, 2001National Public Radio MORNING EDITION California Governor Gray Davis delivers his annual State of the State address today in Sacramento. He's not…
Jan 8, 2001Consumer Advocates Offer CEO a Plan
Jan 8, 2001California considers power agencyThe Washington Times LOS ANGELES - Immediate catastrophe was probably avoided in the California power crunch last week when…
Jan 7, 2001Selling bonds an option: Credit downgrades to deepen debt of PG&E, EdisonNational Post SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California legislators are discussing ways to…
Jan 6, 2001Observers say the 9 percent increase in electricity rates won't spark widespread outrage.Orange County Register When state regulators hiked electricity rates Thursday,…
Jan 5, 2001