Energy
Davis may have to support rate hikes
'Everyone needs to be part of the solution,' he says, but he pledges it won't lead to an unfair burden for energy…
Dec 20, 2000Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Davis fights for a cap on power rates
He says thousands of utility workers could face layoffsSan Diego Union-tribune Thousands of utility workers could be laid off in California if…
Dec 20, 2000
Energy
DAMAGE CONTROL A PRIORITY FOR DAVIS, UTILITIES
Los Angeles Times As electricity rate hikes loom for millions of California consumers, Gov. Gray Davis and the state's three major utility…
Dec 20, 2000
Energy
California Consumers to Shoulder Debt of California Utility Firms
Contra Costa Times SACRAMENTO, Calif.--California consumers will be forced to shoulder millions of dollars of debt incurred by utility companies under a…
Dec 20, 2000
Energy
California’s Two Power Crises
There are two power crises in California today. One is the electricity debacle, the other, a political power crisis.
Dec 19, 2000
Energy
Bankruptcy not imminent for California utility
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif._Despite spending far more to buy electricity than it charges consumers, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.…
Dec 19, 2000
Energy
Averting disaster with state utilities
San Diego Union-Tribune There are two power crises in California today. One is the electricity debacle, the other, a political power crisis.
Dec 19, 2000
Energy
RATEPAYERS SHOULDN’T BAIL OUT EDISON
Los Angeles Times California's largest utility company, Southern California Edison, has thrown down the gauntlet to Gov. Gray Davis: Force the ratepayers…
Dec 18, 2000
Energy
Bankruptcy v. Bailout
California's largest utility company, Southern California Edison, has thrown down the gauntlet to Governor Gray Davis: force the ratepayers to bail us…
Dec 18, 2000Governor Davis in Secret Negotiations with Utilities
FTCR Warns Governor Davis Against Bailout 2
Dec 18, 2000FTCR Warns Governor Davis Against Bailout II
Letter from FTCR to Governor Davis Newspapers over the weekend reported that you are presently negotiating with Edison and PG&E to force…
Dec 18, 2000Edison CEO Should be Ousted, Citizen Group Says
Bankruptcy Threat, Backed by Expensive TV Ads, Sparking Credit Crunch
Dec 17, 2000
Energy
STATE CRITICAL AS U.S. TRIES TO KEEP POWER ON
THE ENERGY REGULATORY PANEL ACTS TO CALM THE MARKET. OFFICIALS SAY THE EFFORT IS TOO TIMID TO WORK.Los Angeles Times Calling deregulation…
Dec 16, 2000
Energy
Government Acts to Calm California’s Energy Market
The New York Times The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission took action today to protect Californians against the recent volatility in the wholesale…
Dec 16, 2000
Energy
Debate begins over who will pay PG&E’s $4.6 billion power bill
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif._There's an unpaid electricity bill of $4.6 billion in Pacific Gas & Electric's San Francisco headquarters. Now…
Dec 16, 2000
Energy
Davis disappointed after feds fail to curb skyrocketing power prices
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif._Californians who were hoping to be awakened from an electricity deregulation nightmare were sorely disappointed on Friday…
Dec 16, 2000
Energy
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT YASTINE: Well, Paul, federal energy regulators OK'd new rules to prevent power shortages in California as that state deals…
Dec 15, 2000Federal Agency Rips California
Governor Davis Must Protect Consumers From Deregulation Without FERC
Dec 15, 2000