Energy

Consumers have no say in PG&E bankruptcy, judge says

May 19, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Utility had challenged trustee's decision to allow committee</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Ratepayer groups have no legal right to defend their interests in Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s bankruptcy proceedings, the judge presiding over the case ruled yesterday.</p>

Bailout Watch #43 – May 18, 2001

May 18, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #43 - May 18, 2001<br/> <br/> Bush will blink: </strong>The Bush-Cheney plan means higher taxes, higher energy prices, more boondoggles...

Great News! Long-Term Contracts Jeopardized

May 18, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Dow Jones Newswires</p>

California Democrats, Republicans Divided over Bush Energy Plan

May 18, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Contra Costa Times</p> <p>Using a two-pronged strategy, Gov. Gray Davis responded to President Bush's energy plan Thursday by assailing its lack of immediate help for California while at the same time making a plea for greater assistance.</p>

Advocacy group will not force referendum on $13 billion bonds for power

May 18, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>An influential consumer advocacy group has decided not to seek a public referendum on the state's plan to issue $13 billion in bonds for power purchases.</p>

Power-hungry Californians hit by electric shock

May 17, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Times (London)</p> <p>Where's all the outrage?CALIFORNIANS, who have enjoyed almost unlimited cheap electricity for decades to power their air-conditioning, catering-size fridges and outdoor pools, are to be charged up to a third more for usage</p>

CALIFORNIA ENERGY COSTS ON THE RISE

May 16, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">National Public Radio</p> <p>In California, the costs of power shortages keep rising. Many Californians will see a record increase in electricity rates when they open their June utility bills. The shock is just beginning to register</p>

CALIFORNIA ENERGY COSTS ON THE RISE

May 16, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">NPR - ALL THINGS CONSIDERED</p> <p>In California, the costs of power shortages keep rising.</p>

$5.7-Billion Energy Rate Hike Is OKd

May 16, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>PUC shifts some of the increase away from businesses and farms to residential users. The rates, designed to reward those who conserve, are retroactive to March</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Voicing fears for the health of California's economy, the state's chief utility regulator Tuesday shifted some of a $5.7-billion rate increase away from agricultural and industrial customers and placed it on millions of residential customers</p>

PUC doles out increases

May 16, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Customers of Edison, PG&E get rate shock. SDG&E spared for now</h3><p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>In the preview of a movie SDG&E customers don't want to see, the state Public Utilities Commission walloped customers of California's other major utilities with electricity rate increases as high as 50 percent yesterday.</p>

Bailout Watch #42 – May 15, 2001

May 15, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #42 - May 15, 2001<br/> <br/> Bankrupt Leadership Edition</strong><br/> While the energy cartel threatens the state with financial...

PUC stalls decision on rate boost

May 15, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Consumer group says big business to benefit</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>State regulators yesterday delayed until this afternoon a vote on the most sweeping electricity rate increase in California history so they could reduce the effect on heavyweight corporate customers.</p>