Energy drain

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Electricity deregulation is tying up lawmakers in California's state Capitol and preventing them from dealing with other major issues such as education, health care and agriculture. The effort being made to prevent major energy companies from going bankrupt is reducing the state's projected $8 billion state budget surplus.

Author: Brinkerhoff, Noel
Energy policy, Energy industries, Deregulation, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co.

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GOP defends its turf

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A description is presented of the history of the Republican Party in Orange County, CA. The influence of Hispanic and Asian workers on the swing in the political climate towards the Democrats and away from the Republicans is discussed.

Author: Brinkerhoff, Noel
Political aspects, Public opinion, Republican Party (United States), Democratic Party (United States), Politics, Orange County, California

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Deregulation under the dome: it's all in the delivery

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The problems caused by the deregulation of the electricity industry in CA in 2000 are discussed, with focus on issues surrounding the large debts of two electric utility companies.

Author: Brinkerhoff, Noel
Supply and demand, Energy use, Electricity

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Subjects list: Electric utilities, Finance, California
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