Fortnightly Magazine - July 2004

Power Measurements

IOUs take action, but other overriding forces will affect prices in the near term.

Power Measurement

IOUs take action, but other overriding forces will affect prices in the near term.

It's going to be a wild summer for the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), courtesy of higher than forecasted load growth, high gas prices, delays and cancellations of renewable resources, and lower than normal hydro generation.

Perspective

Commission policies need to recognize customer obligations and state commission decisions.

Perspective

Commission policies need to recognize customer obligations and state commission decisions.

Even the best of intentions can create unintended consequences. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has acted aggressively and appropriately during the past few years to stimulate competitive wholesale electricity markets.

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