Energy

Threats expose health care problems

October 30, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

San Diego Union Tribune The current anthrax scare should send an urgent message to employers that they must now grab the extended hand of the medical community in order to fix a broken public health care system that undeniably affects us all.

Low demand led state to give away power, pay utilities to take it

October 26, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

The Associated Press Demand for electricity in California has been so low at times that the state has had to give away power and even pay utilities to take it, according to state financial records.

Bailout Watch #85 – Oct 24, 2001

October 24, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #85 - Oct 24, 2001 Edison rolling in $$$. In the third quarter of this year, Southern California Edison, which is...

California Battle over Electricity Rate-Setting Shows No Signs of Letting Up

October 20, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

Contra Costa Times Gov. Gray Davis wants control of your electricity bills, a power that has been held for nearly a century by an independent state commission that is extremely reluctant to give it away.

State’s Electric Bill Gets Lighter

October 20, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Davis and the PUC clash over why only a fraction of the 20% reduction will be passed on to consumers.</h3>Los Angeles Times California now expects its electricity bill to be 20% less than estimated as recently as two months ago, opening the door for utility rate reductions or a smaller energy bond sale, the Davis administration said Friday.

Project to Boost Flow of Energy

October 19, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Firms, agencies would build new line to ease clog that helped cause rolling blackouts.</h3>Los Angeles Times A group of major energy companies will play a key role in building a new power transmission line to ease a notorious bottleneck that limits the flow of electricity from Southern to Northern California, Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announced Thursday.

State officials to start renegotiating long-term power deals

October 18, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

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 commit the state to buying more power than it needs.

CONSUMER GROUPS, QFS LINE UP TO FIGHT PUC-SOCAL ED DEAL, COLLUSION ALLEGED

October 15, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

Power Markets Week Southern California Edison's settlement with the state Public Utilities Commission is not facing a smooth road to acceptance by everyone in California, with at least two consumer groups planning to appeal

Bailout Watch #83 – Oct 05, 2001

October 5, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #83 - Oct 05, 2001 Federal Court Approves Bailout With No Hearing. At 9:30 this morning, U.S. District Court Judge...

Power Crisis Abates, but It Hounds Gov. Davis

October 5, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

The New York Times Gov. Gray Davis spoke animatedly with a cluster of national guardsmen today at a training compound here just south of Los Angeles, emphasizing his support for their critical mission: protecting airports.

DAVIS, CONSUMER GROUPS WORRY THAT PG&E REORGANIZATION EVADES STATE REGULATION

October 5, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

Utility Environment Report While Pacific Gas and Electric's chief executive says the utility's plan to reorganize as part of its bankruptcy recovery plan will assure customers of stable rates and allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy without a state bailout, California Gov

Bailout Watch #82 – Oct 04, 2001

October 4, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #82 - Oct 04, 2001 BETRAYED Residential and small business customers to pay massive...