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To register for a free subscription, point your browser to: http://www.retailenergy.com/pma/dprreg.htm ************************************************************************ ------Advertisement------ THE ENERGY INFO SOURCE TRANSMISSION REPORT (December 2000 Edition) * Detailed Analysis of October 15th RTO and ISO Filings * Transcos and Gridcos * Maps of Transco and RTO areas * Much, much more. http://www.pmaconference.com/Transmission.pdf FINANCIAL TIMES NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM WALL MAP Special Holiday Offer-- $100 Off if Ordered by New Years! http://www.pmaconference.com/powermaps.pdf ************************************************************************ ------Advertisement------ MANAGING THE RISK OF RETAIL OPERATIONS -- January 18-19, 2001, Orlando http://www.pmaconference.com/retailrisk1.18.pdf NUCLEAR ASSET DIVESTITURE -- Jan 30-Feb 1 , New Orleans http://www.pmaconference.com/nuc-ebro.pdf POWER MARKETS 2001 --MARCH 14-16, 2001 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA <<<< Now Available: Exhibition Space and Sponsorships http://www.pmaconference.com/0103Agenda.pdf ************************************************************************ --------------------T O P S T O R I E S-------------------- Top Stories (December 20) MIDWEST GRID OPERATOR'S PROBLEMS FORCE XCEL TO MULL OPTIONS Ongoing turmoil within the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. has caused Xcel Energy Inc. to explore alternatives to its membership in the emerging grid-management organization, a company executive said. http://199.97.97.79/IMDS%PMADJN0%read%/home/content/users/imds/feeds/djn/2000/ 12/20/eng-djn/eng-djn_132034_97_2532058623619 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR MEETS UTILITIES AMID ENERGY CRISIS For the first time since California's electricity crisis began this summer, Governor Gray Davis has met the chiefs of the state's two largest utility holding companies, the Wall Street Journal reported in its electronic edition Wednesday. http://207.32.82.57/news/ElectricPower/12_20_2000.reutr-story-N2041325.html CALPX: UPDATED PRICING SYSTEM TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENT BIDS The California Power Exchange has changed its pricing software so that prices won't be dramatically changed for transmission congestion, which has been the case for the past two weeks. http://199.97.97.79/IMDS%PMADJN0%read%/home/content/users/imds/feeds/djn/2000/ 12/20/eng-djn/eng-djn_162049_248_512690875214 US COMMERCE SECRETARY CANDIDATE SEEN HELPING ENERGY INDUSTRY As President-elect George W. Bush readies to name Don Evans as the next Secretary of Commerce Wednesday, the oil industry may be gaining an important ally. http://199.97.97.79/IMDS%PMADJN0%read%/home/content/users/imds/feeds/djn/2000/ 12/20/eng-djn/eng-djn_190025_154_749535988085 FERC RULING COULD SPIKE NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC BILLS A ruling by federal energy regulators last week will likely send electric bills across New England soaring by as much as 25% in the coming months, utilities said. http://199.97.97.79/IMDS%PMADJN0%read%/home/content/users/imds/feeds/djn/2000/ 12/20/eng-djn/eng-djn_204029_113_447746394668 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DOW JONES NEWSWIRES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Access stories online at: http://199.97.97.79/IMDS|PMADJN0,PMADJN1,PMADJN2,PMADJN3,PMADJN4|index Ill. Regulators/ComEd -2: Ruling Could Be Appealed NYPA Selects Staten Island Site For Summer Peaking Unit FERC Ruling Could Spike New England Electric Bills PRESS RELEASE: S&P Revises Cleco Corp & Units To Stable Consumer Groups: Calif Utils Bankruptcy Claims Not True Oregon PUC Approves 4% Rate Decrease For PacifiCorp Ill. Regulators Approve Scaled-Down ComEd Collection Plan Western Govs Urge Calif To Redouble Power Conservation Cleco Corp, Unit Outlook Now Stable Vs Negative -S&P<CNL EEI: US Electric Output For Wk Ended Dec 16 Up 10.4% US Commerce Secy Candidate Seen Helping Energy Industry PRESS RELEASE: S&P Rates Exelon Short-Term Credit A-2 S&P: Calif Utils Face Sharp Downgrade Unless Rates Hiked Brazil/Cesp-3: Minimum Price May Be Revised Upward Brazil To Make Effort To Sell Cesp In March,April 2001 REPEAT: Brazil To Make Effort To Sell Cesp In Mar Or Apr Cal-ISO Calls Stage 1 Pwr Alert;Fed Pwr Order In Effect REPEAT:Calif ISO Calls Stage 1 Pwr Alert; Fedl Pwr Order CalPX: Updated Pricing System To Reflect Adjustment Bids Dow Jones To Launch German-Wide Power Index GPI Jan. 1 Landmark Decision Changes Decades-Old Calif Water Policy Johnston Declines Bush Energy Post Offer; EEI's Kuhn Seen Midwest Grid Oper's Problems Force Xcel To Mull Options Chile's SVS:AES Must Tender For 100% Gener At Offer Price AES Sets Chile Auction For Gener Shrs For Dec 28 - Report EXCLUSIVE/E.On/Bewag -2: Payment Also To Be Renegotiated E.On: Negotiation Is The Only Hope In Bewag Dispute Vivendi Universal Finalizes Sithe Stake Sale For $696M Indonesia PLN, Energi Sengkang Cut Elec Price - Source FREE TRIAL: For a free trial of the Dow Jones Energy Service go to www.dowjonesnews.com, and click "create account," or call 1-800-223-2274. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- N A T I O N A L ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Access stories online at: http://www.powermarketers.com/pma-nat.htm Richardson Extends Power Emergency Order in California Arizona Power Provider Quits California Market Alta Gov't Gives Out More Rebates to Help Consumers with High Electric Bills Federal Power Order Invoked by California ISO; Additional Energy Supplies Requested for Tomorrow's Operation Environment: Questions About Energy Dept. Aid to Nuke Industry Break Free From Fatigue: Get the Energy Edge Power Shortage Jolts Heavy Users in Region: Edison Surcharges A Drain on Manufacturers, Education Customers Ubs Warburg Boosts Allegheny Energy to Buy from Hold (Aye) Group 8760 Announces First Production Implementation of Ietf Ediint As2 Internet E-Commerce Solution in The Energy Industry Pacific Gas And Electric Company Issues Statement on Utility Financial Crisis Stage Two Electrical Emergency Issued by California ISO Crews Struggle to Restore Power After One-Two Weather Punch in Maritimes High-Performance Rewards Present Challenges for Energy Industry GE, Bimbo Consultant Recommends Power-Sharing Gov't Extends Calif. Power Order Top Energy Summaries - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 - 5:18 PM Davis Sees Utility Bills Going Up: Otherwise, Power Firms Will Go Bust, He Says Sen. Craig Urges Administration to Look Into Energy Prices Natural Gas Utility Hikes Rates by 19 Percent Dignitaries Make Way for Electric CO-Op's New Home Chesapeake Energy Corporation Reports a Major Exploratory Success, Increased 2001 Cap-Ex Budget, Higher Production And Cash Flow Forecasts And Gothic Merger Update Siemens to Provide Allegheny Energy Solutions with Earthsafe(TM) Solar Electric Modules Suncor Energy's 2001 Capital Spending Budget Focused on Project Millennium Completion Dwp Offers Green Power Certificates, a Unique Gift to Support A Better Environment And Sustainable Future The New Power Company to Acquire Over 34,000 Customers from Nisource Subsidiary, Energy USA Retail Save Energy And Dollars AMEX to Trade Options on Progress Energy, Inc. Enron North America Receives California Energy Commission Approval for 750-Mw Pastoria Energy Facility in Kern County Ercot Selects Apx to Supply Information Technology System for Texas Renewable Energy Credit Trading Program High Plains Wheat Threatened by Cold, Wind, Lack of Snow Cover Green Mountain Energy Company Teams Up with Peco to Provide Cleaner Electricity to 50,000 New CustomersPhiladelphia to Become "Greenest" Electricity Metro Crews Struggle to Restore Power After One, Two Weather Punch in Maritimes Advisory/California May Face Power Shortage Ppl Receives EPA `Energy Ally of The Year' Award E Source Study Asks: Is There a Market for Power Quality Services? Tacoma Oks 43 % Surcharge Electric Rates: City Council Reluctantly Imposes Higher Cost Until March 20 Top Energy Summaries - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 - 2:22 PM Gtl Fuels from Natural Gas Earn Alternative Fuels Designation Los Angeles Department of Water And Power Daily Energy Update for Wednesday, DEC. 20 New West Energy Suspends Energy Sales in California; Current Market Poses Risk to Company's Commodity Business Repeats: Energy Volume And Open Interest Totals-DEC 20 Electricities Warns Study Commission: Deregulation Needs More Study First Albany Corporation Equities Initiates Coverage of Electric Fuel Corporation New Comprehensive Energy Management Program Available; Home Buyers Given Unique Energy And Comfort Warranties in Certified Plus Home Program Environmental Protection Agency 2060-Za10 Regulatory Finding on the Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Continued Conservation Urged As Another Stage One Electrical Emergency Is Declared; Media Teleconference Scheduled for 11 A.M. Lawmakers Call for Clear, Transparent Power Industry Reform. Wisconsin Power And Light CO. Files for Electric Surcharge; Rise in Natural Gas Prices And Increased Purchased Power Costs Prompt Filing Neither Energy Shortage Nor Long Hours Keep California ISO Employees from Showing Holiday Spirit; Staff at The Grid Control Center Round Up Thousands of Gifts for 300 Needy Children Bangor Hydro Electric CO - Declares Quarterly Dividends Alberta Energy CO Ltd - Closes Sale of $200 Million Capital Securities Penn Manor Says Ppl's Tax Bill for Power Plant Is Overdue, But Utility Won't Settle Tab Until Its Appeal Is Settled. Tax Jolt: Ppl Won't Pay Firms Put in the Picture Over Energy Algonquin Power Income Fund Press Release Royale Energy Announces $15 Million Commercial Facility American Superconductor Selects Alstom Power Conversion As Its Subcontractor on U.S. Navy Motor ContractCompanies to Collaborate on Design And Development of Hts Ship Propulsion Motors Thousands of Maritimers Again without Power as Second Storm of Week Blows in ST. Joseph Light & Power Declares Dividend PG&E Corporation Offers Capacity Increase on Its Pacific Northwest Pipeline SystemIncrease to The Company's Gas Transmission Northwest Pipeline System Should Help Ease The Natural Gas Supply Crisis in California /C O R R E C T I O N - American Electric Power/in Cltu008, Aep Announces Plans to Use Urea-Based System to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide Emissions at Gavin Plant, Moved Yesterday, DEC. 19, The Source Information Should Read "American Electric Power" Rather Than "American Electric Power And Thermal Energy" A Fayetteville Reverses Decision to Build Power Plant with Scana Neuco, Inc. Signs Major Contract for Processlink(TM) at Four Orion Power Generating Stations Kawasaki And Catalytica Energy Systems Announce Plans to Supply Xonon-Equipped Kawasaki Turbine to Distributed Generation MarketEnron Order for U.S. Government Scheduled for Shipment in Q4, 2001 Ballard Power Systems Commissions Initial Manufacturing Facility Proton Energy Systems' Hogen Hydrogen Generators Help Assure Hydrogen Supply Reliability in A Volatile Industrial Gases Market School Wind Power Wins Backing Avista Expects to Report Better Than Anticipated Q4 ResultsNon-Regulated Energy Trading Bolsters Results, Helps Offset Losses Within Avista Utilities Businessedge Solutions Announces Opening of Houston Velossity Solution Center for Energy Practice Big Power Users Protest Federal Ruling Utility Powers Up Better Password Management Pantellos CEO Graham Collins Named One of ``Top Ten Energy Industry Executives for 2000''; Management Team Announced, Will Lead Launch of Online Marketplace Regulatory Office for Energy Coming Next Month For and Against Coal Powerhouse Energy Corp - Appointment of MR. Basil Pantages As President Outside Power Supply Ordered / Feds Require Other States to Sell Excess Energy As Reserves Decline in California Berkeley May Form Its Own Utility Company Part of Kansas Tax on Natural Gas Could Be Used to Pay Heating Bills Forces Converge to Jolt Power Supplies Deregulation in California Collides with Dwindling Generating Capacity Across The West Kaiser to Pay Full Wages in Layoffs Company to Sell More Power Back to Bpa in January An Estimate of Ztv's Heat And Electric Power Supplies The Power Subsidiary of The Holding Company Skoda with A Profit in 2000 The Volume of Dnt's Sale Extraction Will Increase by 700,000 T to 14 Mil T of Coal in 2000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I N T E R N A T I O N A L ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Access stories online at: http://www.powermarketers.com/pma-intr.htm 12/20 Energy Sec'y Seeks Emergency NatGas Price Electric & Gas Technology, Inc. Executes An Agreement with Watan Alarebi Marketing CO. Ltd. Cfe to Double Spending on Natural Gas Price Coverage Lincoln Electric Starts Production at Brazilian Plant A New Way to Pay: E-Commerce Deal between Olameter And Mondex International Creates New Payment Scheme for Electric Utilities Austria again blocks EU energy talks with candidates Electric Fuel Announces Sales Management Promotions; Company Names Senior VP And Two Sales Managers Starstroj Firm to Build Gas Pipeline for Sakhalin Energy. Top Energy Summaries - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 - 11:55 Am Villages next to Iranian nuclear power plant to be evacuated Energy from Eucalyptus Trees Philippines: Neda Okays Pnoc Wind Power Project Energy Minister says 'consumers to come first' for new regulator Ofgem Aer Energy Delivers Zinc-Air Prototypes to A Leading Japanese Consumer Electronics CompanyJointly Agreed to Milestone Reached, Next Steps Underway Russia to Get Further World Bank Coal Credit Enron Indian power contract under review after electricity price rise Ballard Power Systems Commissions Initial Manufacturing Facility Microsoft Teams with Big Bang System to Drive Mobile SolutionsPromoting Next-Generation Mobile System Development Based on Microsoft .Net Technologies Parliament Discusses Budgets of Energy And Foreign Ministries Norway Approves Plans to Build Three Wind Power Plants Top Energy Summaries - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 - 8:48 Am Triton Energy Sets 2001 Capital Expenditures at $320 Million, Compared with Estimated 2000 Capital Spending of $270 MillionG- 3 Exploration Well Nonproductive; G-4 Exploration Well's Spudding Imminent U.S Cuts Flow from Trinity to Sacramento River Basin / Utility Warns Move Will Hike Energy Prices Sacramento River Basin to Get Less Trinity Flow / Utility Says U.S. Move Will Raise Energy Prices CMS Energy Elects Frank Johnson President of Its International Distribution Unit Top Energy Summaries - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 - 7:41 Am Armenia to Revive Energy Sector, Pay Debts Albanian Premier Urges "Maximal Commitment" to Overcome Energy Crisis India's Planning Panel Proposes Power Capacity Up to 60,000 Mw Indian Govt to Bring in Private Investors in Power Sector Port Moresby: New Energy Minister for Png Adb: Power Project Is Largest in Sri Lanka's Private Sector International Power says settlement reached in HUBCO tariff dispute Canargo Energy Corp - Reaches Agreement on Ukrainian Oilfield Development China May Launch New Quota System for Renewable Energy Projects India, China Set to CO-Operate in Renewable Power Projects Indonesian Power Producer Pln Asks Govt for Price Rise Approval Japan's Itochu, Nissho Iwai, Marubeni to Form Online Mart for Coal Pakistan's Uch Power Plant Begins Operations ---------------------------------------------------------------------- KRT DAILY ENERGY NEWS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Access stories online at http://www.powermarketers.com/pma-krt.htm Wind Power Firm, Environmentalists Reach Deal Over Tucker County, W.VA., Site Public Hearings Are Scheduled to Discuss West Virginia Water Quality Western Washington Agencies Help Low-Income Consumers with Power Bills Tallahassee, Fla., Officials Warn Alert Residents to Utility Price Hikes High-Voltage Lines Deficiencies Limit San Francisco, Calif., Area Electricity Inland California Customers of Electric Utility to Be Back-Billed for Charges Western State Governors, Feds to Discuss Power Crisis Natural Gas Provider Requests Rate Hike in Utah Some of Kansas Natural Gas Tax May Be Spent to Help Low-Income Residents The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster Column Minnesota-Dakota Electric Cooperatives Plan to Offer Wind Power Britain'S Anglian Water Challenges Regulator on Rejected Rate-Hike Request European Stock Exchange to Create Spot Market in Electricity U.S. Emergency Summit Could Shed Light on Western Energy Crisis, Fixes Switching Power Suppliers Helps British Homeowners Cut Fuel Bills South Carolina Electric & Gas Seeks Rate Increase for Natural Gas Customers California Consumers to Shoulder Debt of California Utility Firms Texas-Based Utility Firm Grows Internally, Through Acquisitions Amarillo Globe-News, Texas, Energy Briefs Column ---------------------------------------------------------------------- REUTERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Access stories online at: http://207.32.82.57/news/ElectricPower.html Calif. calls power alert due to congested transmission UPDATE 1-California utilities, generators fail to reach deal INTERVIEW-Regulated or not, Enron will prosper in Calif. FULL TEXT - S&P comments on Calif. utility crisis UPDATE 1-Calif. utilities risk imminent default, S&P warns Duke Energy says board approves 2-for US Corp Bonds-Mixed; Credit alarm rings for utilities Syncrude operations back to normal after minor hitch INTERVIEW-Public Service Enterprise sees Jan. debt sale AES extends U.S. deadline in Gener tender offer S&P cuts OCA ratings, may cut ratings further S&P warns Calif. utilities risk imminent default PG&E unit plans pipeline expansion to ease gas woes Chile law governing tender offer takes effect Indian state to review Enron project - report St. Joseph Light sets special dividend Kansas Public 235-MW coal power plant shut due low water UPDATE 1-Spain's Iberdrola wins Mexican power plant deal Czech N-plant not an EU issue - Austrian President German cabinet binds loose threads of energy law KeySpan plans 'substantial' rate hike in Mass.-paper Iran nuclear power plant to open in 2004-newspaper Southwest Gas files to sell $400 mln in debt, equity Avista says fourth quarter earnings to top estimates UK's Intl Power sees $15 mln/yr from Hubco Electrabel, Air Products to build plant INTERVIEW-Vattenfall wants to merge German power companies Vivendi sells half Sithe Nth America for $696 mln Vivendi sells half Sithe Nth America for $696 mln Richardson leads western U.S. power crisis talks Calif. governor meets utilities amid energy crisis-WSJ ********************************************************* NEW on the POWERMARKETERS.COM TRAINING PAGE ********************************************************* Access all online presentations at: http://www.pmaconference.com New! 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