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Turn the Lights Out on Electricity Deregulation
Electricity deregulation wreaked havoc on California residents and businesses, causing the worst economic disaster in state history. But the California energy crisis proved illustrative of the overarching problem with energy deregulation. Namely, electricity is too vital to the economy and public safety to leave in the hands of private, unregulated corporations.
The $71 Billion Energy Heist
Hoax: How Deregulation Let the Power Industry Steal $71 Billion From California is the most comprehensive analysis of the energy industry's use of deregulation to rip off Californians. To learn more about the California energy crisis, visit the Energy Crisis Archive.
Making Sure Californians Don't Face "Deregulation 2"
Governor Schwarzenegger and some California lawmakers want to deregulate California's electricity once again.
The Federal Attack on Electricity Regulation
Since taking office, President Bush and Vice President Cheney have repeatedly proposed to deregulate the nation's energy system. Bush's appointees to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) have failed to punish rogue corporations or clamp-down on industry-wide abuses, instead pushing an expansive deregulatory agenda.
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