The California Electricity Crisis
Author : Christopher Weare
Publisher : Public Policy Instit. of CA
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 13,77 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1582130647
Author : Christopher Weare
Publisher : Public Policy Instit. of CA
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 13,77 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1582130647
Author : Matthew H. Brown
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 36,88 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,48 MB
Release : 2001
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Many view California's electricity crisis as proof that electricity deregulation and indeed deregulation in general does not work. This is wrong. California did not deregulate its electricity market, but rather "restructured" it, requiring far more state intervention in electricity transactions than existed before. In doing so, the law created a micromanaged pseudo-market where suppliers of electricity have the ability and incentive to manipulate prices to their advantage, and utilities are forbidden to shop for better prices. Unfortunately, state leaders are working in an environment of widespread misunderstanding, such as many mistaking the state's restructuring for deregulation. Clear and effective policies, and public support for them, depend on an accurate analysis of the issues at hand and alternatives available. To that end, this study examines California's electricity crisis from three directions, analyzing: 1. The most important aspects of what went wrong with the restructuring; 2. How deregulation of electricity has worked in other states, and even other nations; and 3. Gov. Gray Davis' action plan, point by point.
Author : Sean Randolph
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 33,56 MB
Release : 2008-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1428989161
Despite California¿s aggressive response to the 2000-2001 energy crisis & the ongoing work of regulators to reach policy consensus, there is still a meaningful risk that future power supplies will come up short. One of the key drivers of this risk is a highly uncertain investment climate. In addition, the State¿s power policy still has significant flaws that will challenge long-term reliability & will contribute to continued high retail electricity costs for consumers. This paper highlights the risks of a near- to medium-power-supply shortage & sets forth options policy makers have for alleviating these risks. It also identifies the key longer-term challenges that policy makers face in reforming the State¿s power sector. Illustrations.
Author : Brian Tarroja
Publisher :
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Electric power consumption
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
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Author : Ted Bradshaw
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 12,11 MB
Release : 2003-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781469118123
"Public Power in California" examines the structural and economic issues affecting the expansion of municipal electric power utilities in the state of California. Although the discussion centers on specific examples in California, the implications of the analysis presented in this book are relevant for the viability of future municipalization of utilities in the United States.
Author : California Energy Commission
Publisher :
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,79 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Electric utilities
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Author : California Public Utilities Commission. Public Utilities Department
Publisher :
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 39,31 MB
Release : 1949
Category : Electric power production
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Author : Peter Asmus
Publisher :
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 24,15 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Economic development
ISBN :
This key reference is a primer on energy in a state that continues to lead the world in finding sustainable solutions to one of the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century. While much public debate has focused on fossil fuels, this clearly written guide provides essential information on a broader range of issues--where our energy comes from, where future supplies will be found, and what new advances are being made in the area of renewable energy sources. Making the complex world of energy science and policy accessible to a wide audience, Peter Asmus examines the rich human history of California's earliest oil and hydroelectricity developments, explains the natural history underpinning the state's cornucopia of energy sources, covers such controversial sources as nuclear reactors and liquified natural gas, and more. Introduction to Energy in California includes: * Discussion of oil, nuclear power, coal, emerging alternative technologies, and renewable sources including geothermal, solar, wind, and hydropower * Analysis of the challenges and solutions facing California and the world on energy-related issues such as global climate change * Compelling case studies of corporations, governments, communities, and individuals working on today's most pressing energy questions * Color illustrations, useful maps, and clear graphics throughout