When we have described the problems and solutions for California we have
focussed on generation siting and flexibility to hedge. We have stayed away
from transmission issues on the assumption that California, with its ISO and
PX, does not suffer from the same discrimination issues as other parts of the
country. Is this true? Does California's system layer in priorities for
utility use of the system -- eg doesn't PG&E control "path 15"? Does that
control provide advantageous access to PG&E? Are there other examples and
are there links between these "preferences" and the current problems in
California? As we are trying to convert reliability and pricing concerns
into FERC action these would be helpful arguments to have available to us.