Energy

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

October 26, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>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.</p>

Bailout Watch #85 – Oct 24, 2001

October 24, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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

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><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>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.</p>

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

October 20, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Contra Costa Times</p> <p>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.</p>

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><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>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.</p>

State officials to start renegotiating long-term power deals

October 18, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>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.</p>

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

October 15, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Power Markets Week</p> <p>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</p>

Bailout Watch #83 – Oct 05, 2001

October 5, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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

Power Crisis Abates, but It Hounds Gov. Davis

October 5, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The New York Times</p> <p>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.</p>

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

October 5, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Utility Environment Report</p> <p>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</p>

Bailout Watch #82 – Oct 04, 2001

October 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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

Edison rates to remain high under utility’s deal with state

October 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>Consumer advocates warn that Southern California Edison customers, already saddled with last spring's record rate increase until 2003, could face even more rate hikes in the months ahead.</p>