Pretty accurate (I think) outlook for CA energy situation. From Yahoo this am:
Friday January 19, 8:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Severe Business Implications of Continuing Rolling California Blackouts
Business Continuity Expert Available for Comment
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2001--``From the standpoint of businesses, the impact of the California blackouts is larger than just periods of darkness,'' said John Dalisky, vice president of business continuity, Western Region, for Comdisco, ``Loss of power brings companies' critical computer systems to a halt and the cost of that kind of downtime can range from $20,000 to as much as $6 million per hour.'' The total costs and implications of additional blackouts will continue to increase over time, especially if weather changes increase the demand for electricity. ``If we're having blackouts with the fairly mild weather we've had lately, imagine what will happen if we have a sudden cold snap or when hot weather comes this summer,'' Dalisky added. The current demand for power and the lack of availability means businesses have to plan for the long-range risk of power loss, and even evaluate just how long they are going to put their companies at risk by relying only on utility companies for power.
Dalisky, is an expert on business continuity and is available for comment on the business implications of the blackouts and their direct effect on the technology sector. He can comment on the new response plans West Coast businesses need to create in anticipation of further blackouts to protect operations, assets and bottom-lines."
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