Off Peak
June 1, 2001
Dear ISO: Why Me?
The city utility in Vernon, California thought it had bought plenty of power, but then got blacked out anyway.
March 19, 2001
Dear Mr. Winter:Recently, we have noticed articles in the newspaper describing attempts being made by many agencies to obtain exemption from such rotating blackouts [called by the California ISO] ...
It seems apparent that the rotating blackouts that are occurring today were instigated primarily by the fact that the two investor-owned utilities ... have allowed their credit to lapse ...
I do not believe that the WSCC [the regional reliability council], the FERC or the Secretary of Energy has ever determined that this unwillingness of a utility ... to make the necessary payments ... constitutes an event that, under FERC precedent or other good utility practice, would permit the ISO to call, assert or to demand rotating blackouts from other utility distribution companies who have made adequate financial arrangements ... for their customers.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. DeDarioMarch 20, 2001
Dear Mr. DeDario:The ISO, like Vernon, is very concerned with these blackouts. ...
Off Peak
Deck:
The city utility in Vernon, California thought it had bought plenty of power, but then got blacked out anyway.
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