Each time, the CPUC either denies Edison's request or approves it only after applying restrictions that ultimately make it impractical for the utility. FERC recommends California utilities enter into long-term contracts and denies Davis' request for wholesale electricity rate caps saying that amount will not even cover the generators' costs. Loretta Lynch announces the CPUC will consider raising retail electricity rates. Governor Davis declares a state of emergency. The first day that California has not been in a Stage 3 energy alert in more than 30 days.
Legislature passes conservation bills.
Stage 3 alert and rolling blackouts. Some legislation has successfully passed out of Assembly policy committees and some have been killed. Below is a listing of Assembly bills that I co-authored but have been killed in the legislative process. AB 37 was killed in the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee. AB 1055 was killed in the Assembly Elections and Reapportionment Committee.