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Bailout Watch #66 – Aug 15, 2001

Bailout Watch #66 – Aug 15, 2001

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #66 - Aug 15, 2001<br/> <br/> All Quid no Quo.</strong> For months, Governor Davis has assured Californians that he is not pursuing a...
Edison Hangs Hopes on Sacramento

Edison Hangs Hopes on Sacramento

<h3>Execs say debt load can't be eased without legislative help. A deadline passes without action.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Legislative action in the next month probably will determine whether Southern California Edison escapes filing for bankruptcy, executives at the troubled electric utility said Tuesday.</p>
Davis reveals makeup of Power Authority

Davis reveals makeup of Power Authority

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis drew yesterday from his own inner circle and the business world to create a public Power Authority that takes control this week over California's energy future.</p>
State Power Authority takes first step

State Power Authority takes first step

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>California enters undiscovered territory this week with the launch of a new Power Authority that will have unprecedented control over the state's energy system.</p>
Chaos, Inexperience Hobbled Power Buyers

Chaos, Inexperience Hobbled Power Buyers

<h3>State electricity purchasers often finished second against veteran industry traders.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>It was the night before the darkest day of the winter energy crisis, when California's first wave of rolling blackouts paralyzed cities from Bakersfield to Eureka.</p>
Bailout Watch #65 – Aug 10, 2001

Bailout Watch #65 – Aug 10, 2001

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #65 - Aug 10, 2001<br/> <br/> Davis's Department of Disregard.</strong> Recently, the DWR could be seen warming up for its...</strong>
Bailout Watch #64 – Aug 08, 2001

Bailout Watch #64 – Aug 08, 2001

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #64 - Aug 08, 2001<br/> <br/> National Edition<br/> <br/> Prez. to Governors: We can deregula... I mean regulate your power...</strong>
Deregulation drive running out of gas

Deregulation drive running out of gas

<h3>California's disaster plays spoilsport</h3><p class="source">The Washington Times</p> <p>California has seen no rolling electricity blackouts since late April and has even had to sell off surplus power. But the fallout from the state's energy mess is nevertheless stalling the power industry's national drive toward deregulation</p>
Bailout Watch #63 – Aug 03, 2001

Bailout Watch #63 – Aug 03, 2001

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #63 - Aug 03, 2001<br/> <br/> Public to Utilities: "Anything you can do we can do better." </strong>Skyrocketing electric...