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From:jeff.dasovich@enron.com
To:richard.shapiro@enron.com, james.steffes@enron.com, skean@enron.com,joe.hartsoe@enron.com, sarah.novosel@enron.com, tim.belden@enron.com, mary.hain@enron.com, susan.mara@enron.com, mona.petrochko@enron.com, sandra.mccubbin@enron.com, mpalmer@enron.com
Subject:Message Points
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Date:Wed, 1 Nov 2000 05:17:00 -0800 (PST)

Here are the messages as I understand them. Please let me know if I've
misconstrued anything. Thanks.

FERC got a lot right in the order and we're very encouraged as a result.
In particular, ending the PX buy/sell requirement and permitting utilities to
manage risk through a portfolio of short and long term contracts is a
fundamental step in the right direction.
However, the proposed price cap is unworkable and will jeopardize realibility
in California. As structured, it will:
discourage the development of new generation to serve California
fail to provide adequate incentives for demand responsiveness.
force Enron to abandon 300 MWs of new power projects planned for California.
We look forward to participating in FERC's process and are hopeful that
FERC's final order will fix the deficiencies in the current price cap
proposal.
We encourage California to work with FERC to implement the proposals and
quickly fix the flaws in the market on behalf of the state's consumers.