Energy

California Looks to Build Its Own Power Plants

April 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Step by step during the energy crisis, California has transformed itself into a power baron, spending billions on electricity and looking to buy 26,000 miles of transmission lines.</p>

Bailout Watch #29 – Apr 03, 2001

April 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #29 - Apr 03, 2001<br/> <br/> State utility expert says no rate increases are needed.</strong> When the Cal. Public Utilities Commission...

Developments in California’s power crisis

April 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>State regulators declare a Stage 2 power alert as downed transmission lines hinders imports from the Pacific Northwest, reducing California's electricity reserves to around 5 percent.</p>

Rate Increases May Be Just Beginning

April 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Unanswered questions now may mean higher bills soon</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>When regulators passed an average 40 percent electricity rate increase last week, they insisted this was the last time the state would be reaching into consumers' pockets to pay for California's energy mess.</p>

Talks At Standstill, PG&E Says

March 31, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Firm may write off $4 billion in debt</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>California's energy problems grew even thornier yesterday as PG&E Corp. said its bailout talks with the governor have collapsed and that the company may write off more than $4 billion in debt.</p>

San Francisco-Based Utility Contemplates Suing State

March 31, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Despite a nearly 30 percent increase in rates approved this week, PG&E says it may have to take state regulators to court because almost all that money is going to the state for its power bills.</p>

CALIF. PUC HIKES RATES AS MUCH AS 46% SIGNALING POSSIBLE END TO ENERGY CRISIS

March 30, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Global Power Report</p> <p>The California Public Utility Commission March 27 voted 5-to-0 in favor of a rate increase of between 42% and 46% in an effort to raise the money needed to help resolve the state's energy crisis.</p>

Bailout Watch #27 – Mar 29, 2001

March 30, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #27 - Mar 29, 2001<br/> <br/> SDG&E is no better than the out-of-state profiteers.</strong> In a motion filed by the Office of...

Get ready for the sequel

March 29, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Scripps Howard News Service</p> <p>If it were not so serious, the debate about California's electricity crisis would be as entertaining as a Hollywood thriller, thanks to its colorful cast of villains, dupes and victims.</p>

Calpine Profits To Exceed Goals

March 29, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>Fast-growing power generator Calpine Corp. disclosed Thursday that it is cashing in on the rising cost of electricity even more than management anticipated.</p>

PUC office accuses SDG&E of padding bills

March 29, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Diego Union Tribune</p> <p>San Diego Gas and Electric, which has steadfastly insisted it merely passes along high power prices without markup, is being accused of padding electricity bills</p>

Bailout Watch #26 – Mar 28, 2001

March 29, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #26 - Mar 28, 2001<br/> <br/> View today's BW Cartoon: Davis Drives State Into The Perfect Storm</strong><br/> <strong><br/> ...</strong>