Energy

State may have claim on further overbilling; $55 million in refunds possible for February

March 17, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Federal energy regulators said again yesterday that California may have paid too much for power, this time citing some $55 million in possible overcharges during February that could be subject to refund.</p>

State will spend $51 million for energy consultants and ad campaign

March 16, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis will spend more than $51 million over two years on consultants to help negotiate power contracts and on an advertising campaign to educate the public about energy conservation.</p>

California Governor Outlines Plan to Research Energy Solutions

March 16, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis' administration plans to spend at least $ 10 million over the next two years on outside energy consultants, including current and former executives of the nearly bankrupt Southern California Edison Co.</p>

DAVIS ANNOUNCES REBATES FOR SUMMER POWER-SAVERS

March 14, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis ordered a 20 percent rebate Tuesday for customers of the state's three private utilities - residents and businesses - that cut 20 percent off their summer electricity use.</p>

California Program Offers Rebates for Cutting Summer Power Consumption

March 14, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Calling it a "patriotic duty" to save energy during the state's ongoing power crunch, Gov. Gray Davis unveiled plans Tuesday to offer a financial reward to Californians who slash their summer electricity use by one-fifth.</p>

Calif. Senate Opens Power Probe

March 14, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>In a move that could force out-of-state power suppliers to open their books and justify their profits, the state Senate is launching an investigation into whether they illegally manipulated California's electricity market.</p>

You’ve Got Power

March 13, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Bailout Watch #20 – Mar 12, 2001

March 13, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #20 - Mar 12, 2001<br/> <br/> Busting the supply shortage myth. </strong>The facts simply do not support the virtually universal...

Lawmakers find no energy idea shortage

March 12, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Nearly everyone has an idea for responding to California's energy crisis</p>

EDITORIAL: DAVIS – LOST AT SEA; GOVERNOR’S POWER PLAN FOUNDERS ON DOUBLETALK

March 11, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>TIMES of crisis like California's current energy shortages test our leaders' skill to sail the ship of state safely through the storm.</p>

Regulators Say Wholesalers Sold Power at ‘Unjust, Unreasonable’ Prices

March 10, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>In the strongest indication yet that California's energy market is being manipulated, federal regulators said Friday that electricity wholesalers sold power during January at prices that appear to be "unjust and unreasonable,"</p>

Plan for power lines could raise rates

March 10, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Orange County Register</p> <p>Californians' electricity bills could climb 15 percent beyond the back-to-back increases already facing ratepayers as a result of the state's plan to buy transmission lines and power, a consumer group says.</p>