The hottest debate in the industry: securitization

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Electric utilities firms such as Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and Southern California Edison Co. have offered a combined total of some $5.3 billion in securitization bonds. The offerings, which will help the firms recover stranded costs, have been met with a positive reaction from the public.

Asset-backed securities, Asset backed securities, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co.

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Utilities take the plunge into telecommunications

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Electric utilities are capitalizing on the Telecommunications Reform Act to transform into suppliers of value-added energy services. Many have allied with Bell Operating Companies, long distance firms, cable-TV companies and computer-networking firms.

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Spain;s Endesa gets thumps-up for prudent risk-taking

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Spanish electric utility Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A. is being lauded for its robust stocks and high debt rating. The utility is one of a few foreign utilities traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Spain, Endesa S.A.

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