Gas under the microscope at the PUC and the Legislature

I'm on vacation next week, but would be happy to get together first thing the
following week to discuss.

Also, in response to a voicemail that I received, wanted to let folks know
that the CPUC did not hold gas hearings today. The legislature is, however,
holding hearings, taking a "comprehensive view" of the industry (i.e.,
focusing on specific allegations of pipeline capacity "price gouging"). They
held their first hearing today, but it got cut short due to activities
underway in the Legislature. I believe that, prior to cutting the hearing
short, the Legislature only made it through two panels of customers, who told
stories of skyrocketing bills and associated hardship.

One panel participant (Anastacio Andrade of Sunrise Mushrooms, I believe)
waived an EES bill and described how it tripled between November and
December. I have a feeling that the Legislature's actions may be prompting
the PUC to appear that it's doing something. I'll report more on the
Legislative hearings as they occur.

Best,
Jeff

Jeffery Fawcett/ENRON@enronxgate
03/23/2001 05:03 PM

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Subject: Notice of CPUC workshop

Pardon the pun, but it certainly looks like things are heating up again on
the gas front. Mark, if possible, we'd like for you to be there for TW.
Also, Susan or I or both will be there. I think it'd be a good idea to rally
the 'ole "GIR" team by telephone to get our facts straight and understand the
issues before this workshop. We'll be in touch next week.

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In case you weren't on the list.

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- Notice for gas infrastructure workshop.doc