2000: Y2K Civilized Discussion Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : 2000: Y2K Civilized Discussion

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (245)	8/14/1999 10:02:00 PM
From: C.K. Houston	of 662

In June, ComEd announced that it had completed its $32 million Y2K program. ComEd executive forced out in blackout's wake Task force to probe utility's shortcomings But as ComEd officials worked to calm customers' fears and soothe raw nerves at City Hall, they gave no explanation for the cable failures and popping transformers that, a day earlier, had all but shuttered a good portion of downtown Chicago, causing as much as $100 million in lost business, by one trade association's estimate. Even as ComEd pledged reforms, other organizations showed their dissatisfaction with those promises on Friday: A watchdog group demanded more oversight of ComEd; at least one company filed a lawsuit against the utility; and city officials expressed continuing concern, particularly with the Y2K bug looming ... City officials remained skeptical of ComEd's future performance. The officials, who have worked closely with ComEd in preparation for potential Y2K problems, on Friday summoned ComEd officials to a meeting next week to review details of the utility's compliance. In June, ComEd announced that it had completed its $32 million Y2K program ... chicagotribune.com

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next