FERC yesterday gave Sierra Pacific Resources (SPR), parent ofSierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power, the go-ahead to acquirePortland General Electric (PGE) from Enron Corp. The marriage,which is expected to close during the first quarter of 2001, stillmust be approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).It also gave the green light to a proposed partnership venturebetween New Orleans-based Entergy Corp. and privately held KochIndustries Inc. to be called Entergy-Koch L.P.
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CA ISO, Utilities Take Action on Shortages
Acknowledging that a combination of unexpected generator outagesand sustained hot weather could create the threat of power outagesthis summer, the California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO)launched a new alert system for gaining enough voluntaryconservation by businesses and mass consumers to ride out thepeak-demand periods. Calling it “Power Watch 2000,” Cal-ISOPresident/CEO Terry Winter said he anticipates that both short- andlong-term the state can use market-based programs to addresspotential shortfalls.
May 11, 2000
Nevada Utility Offering ‘Simple Choice’ to Customers
Reno, NV, utility Sierra Pacific said beginning this month, itwill offer customers Simple Choice, a package of energy andinfotainment products and services for the home paid for on onebill.
September 4, 1998
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