Energy

Feds Hint at Power Bill Refunds

March 10, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Firms ordered to justify high rates</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Federal regulators warned power companies yesterday that they may have to refund $69 million to California ratepayers for charging unreasonable prices during recent electricity shortages.</p>

Federal Panel Orders Refunds from Power Generators in California Crisis

March 10, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Contra Costa Times</p> <p>A federal panel that has staunchly defended the free market in the face of a collapsing electricity deregulation scheme in California ordered up to $ 69 million in refunds from power generators</p>

FERC might order power suppliers to give refunds

March 10, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>$69 million in overcharges for January may be rebated</h3><p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Federal energy regulators, who resisted calls for refunds through eight months of California's electricity crisis, said yesterday they might order suppliers to rebate $69 million in overcharges for the month of January.</p>

Energy-related legislative proposals piling up

March 9, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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

Negotiator for state is Edison consultant; consumer advocate says it’s ‘immoral, unethical’

March 9, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Copley News Service</p> <p>When Gov. Gray Davis announced a record $43 billion portfolio of power contracts this week, he hailed the effort of a two-man team that led negotiations for the state as a key to resolving the state's power crisis.</p>

Lawmakers concerned power crunch may sap state’s budget

March 9, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>With California spending $45 million a day just to keep its lights on in the midst of an unrelenting energy crisis, legislative leaders are beginning to worry</p>

LOONEY LIGHTS-OUT PLAN

March 9, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>GOVERNOR'S PLAN FOR 'POWER POLICE' MONITORING CALLED UNENFORCEABLE</h3><p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis' energy conservation plan that requires law enforcement agencies to police outdoor lighting at shopping malls and car dealerships is unenforceable and contains no funding for overtime or training</p>

LOBBYISTS FOR CONSUMERS ARE UNDERDOGS IN ELECTRICITY BATTLE

March 9, 2001  ·  Doug Heller

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Doug Heller is aware of their presence: the lobbyists for Edison, Dynegy, Enron, Pacific Gas & Electric and other big-energy interests.</p>

Bailout Watch #19 – Mar 07, 2001

March 8, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH:  Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #19 - Mar 07, 2001<br/> <br/> $7 billion for PG&E's transmission system. </strong>You've got to be kidding. It is...</strong>

State Taxpayers In Dark on Details Of Energy Deal

March 7, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Few people would purchase a car simply because the dealer said, "Trust me, it's a great deal." Yet Gov. Gray Davis essentially is telling Californians just that about dozens of long-term power contracts.</p>

Bailout Watch #18 – Mar 06, 2001

March 7, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH:  Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #18 - Mar 06, 2001<br/> <br/> Would you agree to pay 10 bucks for a gallon of milk until 2006? </strong>That's roughly analogous...

STATE TIES DOWN DEAL FOR POWER

March 6, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis said Monday a new package of contracts to buy power will only provide about two-thirds of the amount needed during peak summer days.</p>