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To: The Ox who wrote (3708)	4/24/2001 10:44:20 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) of 23153

You seem to be looking to the federal govt to solve a problem created by the state. Not at all. You seem to agree with me that there is a national energy crisis when you indicate most of the nation has had their energy bills double and triple during this period of high commodity prices, The federal government should attend to a national energy plan that includes guidance to states in their choice of fuels. The feds should consider national security issues and the long term vitality of the nation with respect to energy supplies. The national trend towards natural gas without adequate supply is a serious issue. The increased dependence on foreign sources of energy is also an area of concern. It is a bit naive to believe that the nation doesn't have an energy problem IMO. The lack of a quick response by everyone involved 1. Power plant permit procedures have been streamlined. 2. End user electric rates have been and are being adjusted upwards in a tiered system. Now the state wants the rest of the nation to bail them out, I don't recall any statements to that effect. California is paying more for its juice than any other state. Capping wholesale prices isn't a bail out. I don't know what you pay for juice....How about a wholesale cap at a level three times your retail cost...fair enough? How does that cost you anything? Those of us in Illinois have seen our NG bills triple, our electricity costs double and our gasoline prices soar. I have very little sympathy for folks in CA who want to be sheltered from the market place Why? You and the rest of the nation are sheltered from the market place. California utilities are at the top of the rate scale. usafa.af.mil The linked table does not fully reflect what California pays for juice. For example the $112.58 per 1000 KHW is not what San Diegans owe. The figure is closer to $300 per 1000 KWH for 2001 when you add in the transmission costs. ucan.org The difference between the $112.58 and $300 number is in the balancing account. The customer owes the full $300...the due date of the balance has yet to be established but is in the relatively short term. SCE is also near the top of the list. Last month's average cost for juice was 0.253 cents per KWH according to my electric bill. Add a nickle + for transmission and it works out to about $300 per 1000 KWH. Pacific Gas and Electric is also towards the top....over the top when full costs are considered. LADWP is in the upper half at $100 per 1000 KWH. The difference with LADWP is their rate is based on Cost plus as I am sure your's is vs the market rate based figures of most of the California utilities. Not all of the cost of juice is reflected in end user's bills at this time. That does not mean this bill goes unpaid. The end user will still pay the bill. In the currently planned scheme the balance will be paid by the end user through repayment of long term bonds on their electric bills. If a power producer charges $30 per 1000 KWH to California and charges $10 per 1000 KWH to another state and the power producers cost is $15 per 1000 KWH....who is subsidizing who? Zeuspaul

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