PUC Inquiring About Enron Turnback of CA Gas Customers

Greetings Catherine and Roger:

A PUC staffer has called our outside lawyer saying that a high school in
Ontario, CA called to complain that we're turning back the school for credit
issues. The staffer says that "a hospital might also be involved." Can you
provide any more information? The PUC staffer does not seem to have much
information, but has nonetheless seems inclined to write us a letter asking
us to explain.

Sort of ironic: PUC Commissioner Woods states that his goal is to drive all
ESPs from the state, the Legislature passes and the Governor signs a bill
prohibiting Direct Access, and now the PUC is concerned that California might
actually be succeeding in its efforts to kill choice. (The PUC is
particularly concerned since they recently passed an order prohibiting gas
customers from returning to the LDC---ironic indeed)

Any information that you folks can provide as soon as possible would be
greatly appreciated.

Best,
Jeff