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To: portage who wrote (55989)	1/10/2001 1:39:22 AM
From: KeepItSimple	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 436258

So why can't electricity from other parts of the country be forwarded to california at a reasonable cost? Is there simply so much loss in the power lines that long distance power transfer is impossible? Is that why the price is so much higher? Local capacity would by definition be the cheapest source, since the power loss on short transmission distances is much lower..

To: portage who wrote (55989)	1/10/2001 1:56:40 AM
From: Don Lloyd	Respond to of 436258

portage - ...I think we could easily conserve our way through the next few years if there was a better way to coordinate it (and to be able to see the costs with real time metering), but the main drama is going to be over the unbelievable rates that are gamed during the peak time bidding in this crazy spot market system. ... I think you're right about the possibilities of conservation IF it is accomplished by peak pricing to the consumer, and not by Governor's request. If that can be accomplished, it shouldn't be hard to eliminate the potential for gouging, as much of the supply/demand imbalance should disappear, at least for the short and intermediate term. Regards, Don