Fortnightly Magazine - July 15 1995

Cal. GOP Pushes for Energy Resource Diversity

Eleven of California's Republican Congressmen have thrown their weight behind Gov. Pete Wilson

(R-CA) in a letter attacking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) February 22 decision that the California Public Utility Commission's resource auction violated the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act in failing to consider all sources in setting avoided costs. The letter opposes what it labels the FERC's attempt to overturn California's Biennial Resource Plan Update (BRPU).

Byline: 
Lori. A. Burkhart
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Making it Work: The Goal is Greater Shareholder Value

While the intensity of management activity was very high throughout the merger planning process, it was generally well ordered, in large measure because our Corporate/ Utility Transition Team and 16 sub-teams formed an effective vehicle for managing the planning process.

The Transition Team was given less than one year from the July 27, 1994, merger announcement date to plan the implementation of the merger.

Byline: 
Stanley J. Bright
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FERC Wants Rolled-in Pricing for Systemwide Benefits

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a policy statement requiring

rolled-in pricing for new pipeline facilities where the benefits to the system are proportionate to the rate impact on existing customers (Docket No. PL94-4-000). In the past, the FERC made cost-recovery pricing decisions during the first rate case after the facilities were constructed. Now, the FERC will make its determination when the certificate is issued.

Byline: 
Lori A. Burkhart
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