Reflecting the worsening economy’s impact on low-income utility customers, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) said Wednesday it supports new state legislation allowing the state’s private-sector utilities to propose additional programs, policies and rates to help assist low-income energy utility customers. The PUC cited its staff report issued in January, “Energy Affordability Final Report,” following a series of workshops held during the last half of 2008.
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Futures Below $6 for First Time in Seven Months
With a worsening technical environment and weather forecasts becoming less supportive, the August natural gas futures contract continued its recent plunge on Tuesday, dropping to a low of $5.830 before closing the day’s regular session at $5.863, down 17.6 cents from Monday’s close. In the three sessions since last Thursday’s $6.706 settle, the prompt month has spiraled 84.3 cents.
July 25, 2007
Governor Signs Laws; Rolling Blackouts Continue
Two new California laws to begin addressing aspects of theworsening electricity crisis were signed late Thursday by Gov. GrayDavis within hours of their passage by the state legislaturemeeting in a special emergency session called earlier in the month.They are expected to ease concerns among creditors, marketparticipants and the beleaguered investor-owned utilities in thestate.
January 19, 2001
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