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  • California Supreme Court Hears Argument on SCE/CPUC Settlement ( May 2003 )

    On May 27, 2003, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument from Southern California Edison Company (SCE), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and The Utility Reform Network (TURN) on three issues that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has certified for its review.
  • What's Happening in California ( May 2003 )

    In two different forums, California government entities continue to implement changes reacting to the California energy crisis of 2000 and 2001. Each of these initiatives is aimed at unifying energy policy and planning in California.
  • FERC Sets New Conditions for Approval of Utility Debt Issues ( March 2003 )

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") must approve the issuance of securities by some utilities subject to its jurisdiction. In an order dated February 20, 2003, FERC imposed stringent new conditions on these debt issues, which it said will be applicable to all future cases.
  • What to Know When Taking Equity Investments from Electric Utilities ( January 2000 )

    Technology Companies Considering Equity Investments from Electric Utilities Should Be Aware of FERC Policies Concer.
  • CPUC Decisions to Be Subject to Full Judicial Review ( July 1999 )

    This report discusses that for the first time in its 80-year history, the California Public Utilities Commission will have its decisions subject to appellate court review.
  • The Electric Power Industry and the Year 2000 Challenge: A Legal Perspective ( January 1999 )

    This article discusses the Y2K legal challenges fac4ed by the electric power industry.
  • Virginia Public Utility Law ( June 1998 )

    When the history of public utility regulation in Virginia is written, the 1998 session will be but a footnote to.
  • Securitization--in Depth: State Legislation and Legislative Process ( March 1998 )

    Introduction Overview Often as part of a comprehensive electric industry restructuring framework, state enab.
  • Virginia Public Utility Regulation ( April 1997 )

    Restructuring of the electric utility industry continues to be a topic given to much discussion but little action. The joint legislative study established in 1996 for the purpose of examining state and federal developments relating to retail competition in the electricity market (1996 SJR 118) has been extended through 1997.

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