Energy

Governor proposes rate hike; Some S. D. County homes exempt but others could see bills rise average 27%

April 6, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

The San Diego Union-Tribune Gov. Gray Davis dropped his opposition to an electricity rate hike yesterday and proposed an increase -- exempting San Diego County residences that use relatively little power and upping the monthly bill for others by an average of 27 percent.

Davis pulls energy switch

April 6, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>His proposal for a rate hike, weighted toward heavy electricity users, represents a shift from previous position.</h3>The Orange County Register Gov. Gray Davis said Thursday that Californians' electricity rates must be raised to ease the state's energy crisis, and that some of the money should help bail out the strapped utilities, which have rung up $14 billion in debt.

Davis propone plan energético

April 6, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Pide al público racionamiento voluntario de electricidad; recibe críticas</h3>La Opinion En una alocución transmitida en vivo por la mayoría de las estaciones de radio y televisión del estado, el gobernador Gray Davis anunció ayer un plan destinado a hacer menos penoso para la mayoría de los residentes de California los aumentos en las tarifa

Davis admits rate hikes unavoidable in any plan

April 6, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

Contra Costa Times After months of assuring Californians he could find a solution to the state's energy crisis without raising electricity rates, Gov. Gray Davis used a live televised address Thursday evening to reverse course and endorse a rate hike.

Supervisor wants O.C. utility

April 4, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

Orange County Register Supervisor Charles V. Smith wants Orange County to establish its own power company, pointing to the success of Anaheim, Los Angeles and Sacramento

California Looks to Build Its Own Power Plants

April 4, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

San Jose Mercury News 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.

Bailout Watch #29 – Apr 03, 2001

April 4, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

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

Developments in California’s power crisis

April 2, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

The Associated Press 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.

Rate Increases May Be Just Beginning

April 1, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Unanswered questions now may mean higher bills soon</h3>The San Francisco Chronicle 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.

Talks At Standstill, PG&E Says

March 31, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Firm may write off $4 billion in debt</h3>The San Francisco Chronicle 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.

San Francisco-Based Utility Contemplates Suing State

March 31, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

San Jose Mercury News 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.

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

March 30, 2001 · Consumer Watchdog

Global Power Report 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.