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Subject: A Little Whingding for Our Departing Director


Comrades:   Diane is leaving us, alas, and no amount of begging, pleading, cajolery, whining, bribery or blackmail seems to have dissuaded her from her resolve to go.
Like so many weeping children, handerchiefs waving in between noseblows and dabbing of eyes, shamelessly clinging to her skirts, we would all go to bid her farewell at the airport, but we dare not lest airport security be thrown into a tizzy by such a demonstration.
Therefore, we have decided to bid her farewell in a more seemly fashion, in the privacy of our own campus, where we may emote extravagantly without undue and embarassing scrutiny from the outside world.
The EMBA office, as frugal as they normally are, along with the Evening MBA Association (your government in action working for YOU) are jointly sponsoring a little whingding where we may laugh through our tears in celebration of Diane's wonderful years and grand successes at Haas, and send her off to Colorado with lots of hugs and kisses.
THURSDAY, the 27th  WELLS FARGO ROOM  7:30 until whenever  (tell your professor there are more important things than positive NPV projects)  and, yes, food and drink are provided so that you won't faint in the second half of class from lack of nourishment.
Subject: your deck project


Hello Jeff,  We're winding down a large project , about two more weeks, and preping to begin another, but we should have a small window of opportunity to get to your project, if you're still interested in having us do the work.
So we need to meet or I need more info from you to get a good idea of exactly what you want.
Please let me know.
Thank you!
Subject: Extensions of CA Deals


CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY CLIENT COMMUNICATION  I'd like to get some thoughts on this issue and hopefully build a consensus pretty quickly.
We are in the process of extending the term of some of our existing CA deals that we executed on the Master in June.
Understanding that "new" deals struck after 9/20 are, and extensions of existing deals may be, at risk, it seems to me we have three basic options in order to effect this extension, and I want to make sure we evaluate and choose the one that minimizes the risk that the extension is invalidated.
Note that DASR's have been submitted for the subject accounts under the original Transactions.
The 3 choices I see are:  1.
.Amend and Restate the existing Transaction Confirmation to add the extension and new price for the extension.
In this case, the extension would be wrapped up on one document that is signed after 9/20 but effective in June.
2.
Simply amend the existing Transaction to add extended term and price.
This would be a separate document.
3.
Execute a whole new Transaction for the extended term, which would be effective when signed but the services and price under which would not start until after the expiration of the existing Transaction.
The existing Transaction would stay in tact as written.
It seems to me that choice number 3 is the safest overall.
The amended and restated route has appeal because the whole transaction is dated back to June.
However, if a regulator were to peel it back, the conclusion could be that the deal was struck after Sept 20 and therefore the whole transaction was invalid, including the original structure.
I think that choice 2, though creating a separate document for the extension, could fall into the same trap.
In that sense, choice 3 seems safest because arguably the original transaction is not at risk.
If the extension is invalidated, that determination would likely not claw back to the original deal.
The commercial teams want to close these extensions in Q3 so they are moving fast.
Please let me know your thoughts asap.
If we need to have a quick call, I can set something up.
Thanks.
MDS
Subject: CADER's DG Conference in San diego.


Hi, I wanted to let you know that the CADER's DG conference on November 1-2, 2001 in San Diego, will be held as scheduled.
Please disregard this message if you have already registered for the conference.
If not, I have some good news.
I am aware of the difficulties in planning your trip and hence, we have extended the early-bird registration until October 15th for your convenience.
However, the group rate at the Hotel will expire on October 8th.
So please hurry and make your reservation for the Hotel room.
The revised program is posted on the www.cader.org .
Sponsorship has been very good and we have just a couple of exhibit spots left if you are still interested.
Also, the attendance is picking up well.
We are now already up to 200 attendees.
So please hurry and get your registration in at the earliest opportune time.
Frankly, your early registration will help me immensely in planning and coordinating the conference.
Join us for 2  days of comprehensive discussions, questions and answers - your input is essential for a successful DG market.
Thanks, and do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
Jairam.
Subject: William Drayton, Founder of Ashoka, to speak this Friday!


You are cordially invited to:  The Fourth Annual Peterson Ethics Lecture Featuring: William Drayton Founder of Ashoka, an organization that supports social entrepreneurship  This Friday, October 12, 4:00 pm, Wells Fargo Room Haas School of Business   About William Drayton: Drayton founded Ashoka in 1980 to use a venture capital model to support  social entrepreneurs, described by Ashoka as practical visionaries who are  committed to social change.
The primary activity of the organization is  identifying social entrepreneurs around the globe as candidates for Ashoka  Fellowships, which provide both financial and professional support.
To be  chosen, each prospective fellow goes through a rigorous search and  selection process.
Fellows receive a living stipend (typically for three years) and they join  the Global Fellowship -- a worldwide network of social entrepreneurs.
This
Subject: An Inbound Message For You Has Been Quarantined


You have received this message because someone has attempted to send you an e-mail from outside of Enron with an attachment type that Enron does not allow into our messaging environment.
Your e-mail has been quarantined and is being held at the MailSweeper server.
Sender:  sloggans@ahmassoc.com
Subject: CESG Annual Retreat


Jeff- Hey there!
Will you please moderate a panel for me at the CESG Annual Retreat?
Below are the details.
Just let me know.
Thanks,
Subject: Menus for Friday Lunch


Please look at the "box lunch menu's" at the bottom of this e:mail and let me know if you would like me to order you anything for lunch on Friday, November 9.
The meeting will be ending at 12:00 (noon) and some will be rushing to catch flights and might not have time for lunch.
My original plan was to order box lunches for everyone, but I thought some of you may not be in a rush and have an interest in dining out.
So, please let me know either way what you chose to do.
Thanks!
Subject: ANNUAL RETREAT UPDATE & REMINDER


Folks- It is October 19th and we have only received registration for our annual retreat from SIX of you.
A simple plea from us gals.....PLEASE GET YOUR REGISTRATION IN TO US AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AT VILLAGIO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The deadline for registration is OCTOBER 31, 2001!!!!!
We have attached a more updated agenda for your review.
We are still working on panelists but we have confirmed CPUC President Loretta Lynch as the keynote speaker for Wednesday night's opening reception.
Lastly, we have attached the registration packet again in case your desk ate it.
Thanks for your continued cooperation.
Give us a call or send us an email with any questions.
Thanks,
Subject: DWR Revenue Requirement


On Friday (October 19), DWR released a revised revenue requirement.
The result was to lower the Customer Revenue Requirement by$2.4 billion from the revenue requirement submitted on August 7th.
The stated reasons for the change are:  1.
Reduction in Gas Prices.
For example, the August estimate included a fourth quarter 2001 gas price forecast of $7.68 at the Southern California border.
In the recent submittal, this was reduced to $3.54.
2.
Change in Load because of Direct Access.
As a result of the Commission delaying the suspension date from July 1 to September 20th there was a significant bump up in DA load, thus reducing the load fo which DWR must buy.
For example, the August submittal contained an estimate of 448 GWh in the fourth quarter 2001 for direct access load.
The October 19th submittal factored in a direct access load of 6,571 Gwh for fourth quarter 2001.
3.
Changes in Forecast due to DSM.
DWR has decided not to engage in any demand side and demand bidding programs and has deferred decision on whether to reinstitute the 20/20 program next summer.
The result of these decisions was a decrease of $513 million in the revenue requirement, while also increasing the load that DWR must buy for by 1896 Gwhs.
4.
Changes to Contracted for Power.
An additional 156 MW (which is expected to be available to meet summer 2002 peak) has been contracted for since the August 7th submittal.
5.
Adjustments to the calculations of ancillary services costs.
6.
Changes in Debt Dervices Costs.
For example, on October 11 (the day after the Commission rejected the rate agreement), the interest rate on the interim financing went up from .75% to  2.75%.
7.
Changes in Receipt of Funds from UDCs.
Until the rate agreement between the Commission and DWR is approved, the UDCs have been withholding on the remittance of DWR's share the revenue receive from the sales of the UDCs own volumes.
If any one would like a copy of DWR's entire submittal, let me know.
Jeanne Bennett
Subject: Reponse to Angelides


Wanna sign onto this letter to Loretta?
Any suggestions?
We could make it a CEA thing.
(I am copying Jeff D. as a courtesy...I think we need this to be just a customer deal).
Dot 498-3319
Subject: Meeting with DWR


Jeff, received your message for a Tues AM meeting in Sacramento...
I can make that.
Also, I will try to see SMUD while I am there and plan on seeing PG& E back in the city.
Any word from SOCALED.
Give me a call this a.m. and we can figure out travel plans.
BT
Subject: Williams-Sonoma Order Shipping Confirmation


Order #  013307830292   Dear Jeffrey Dasovich,  Thank you for shopping with Williams-Sonoma.
Please see below for the shipping status of each item in your order.
Ship to Name & Address:  Jeffrey Dasovich 101 California St. Suite 1950  (For privacy reasons, the city, state and zip code have been omitted.)
Item Description                     Item #       Qty      Price  Status        Ship Date    Heirloom Tomato Bowls S/5            83-4006151    1      $49.00  Shipped       11/28/01     FedEx  Tracking Number: 9611804058372116469499
Subject: Grinched


I like it.
Give it one final read through for final refinements.
Then send  to bay guardian, sf weekly, pacific sun (marin), (and the east bay has a  weekly mag, too, the name of which escapes me--might be out of berkeley).
Subject: Harvey Rosenfeld Launches


Well, he launched today.
Have you seen the materials from the press  conference that he launched today?
I think this is actually a good  thing--makes our proposal look like a much more preferable alternative by
Subject: California Update--07.20.01


Having failed to resolve either the budget or the energy issues, the  Legislature is likely to postpone its recess and work through the weekend, at  a minimum.
In sum, though many claim that the Legislature will "vote for something," it  still doesn't appear that the "something" will include a measure that will  keep Edison out of bankruptcy.
The Senate and Assembly remain extremely far apart in their approaches to  amending the Governor's original MOU (which is dead).
The ranks of politicians that view bankruptcy as the best alternative is  growing.
In the Senate: SB18XX---Bill to de-link the bonds from the DWR Contracts
Subject: California Update--07.24.01


The Assembly passed the budget late last night.
The Assembly recessed without passing out any energy bill.
There is some talk of a working group being convened beginning next week  comprised of Legislative staff and industry to continue to try to work out a  deal.
For now, however, the free world is safe from the CA Assembly and the  Senate--they've left and all Legislative activity is on hold until the 20th
Subject: Letter to Senators


Well sometime between 11 PM last night and this morning, my computer died.
However, I will nonetheless get a draft of the letter out today for  discussion on tomorrow's call.
Given the glitch, it will likely be out by  COB today.
Apologies for the delay.
Best,
Subject: Need Some Help


Hi Gavin:  Could you do me a favor (know you're busy).
Someone told me that there's an  article in last Thursday's?
NYT blaming the California fiasco on former  California Commissioner Dan Fessler, who was responsible (a few years back)  for putting in place the structure we have here.
Have you seen it?
If so  could you forward?
If not, could you try and find it and forward.
Very much  appreciated.
Best,
Subject: A New Standard


Well, you two really raised the bar with that celebration.
It was just  fantastic.
Prentice said it's the best birthday she's ever had.
Thanks so  much for everything.
It was really neat.
Subject: Portfolio file for distribution


For today's noon call.
when you open, answer "disable macros" to first  prompt, and "no" to question about links.
there are three portfolio  scenarios that i'd be happy to discuss very quickly during the call.
Subject: GIR: FELLOW SIGNATORIES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SETTLEMENT - ALTRA


FYI.
Under the settlement with SoCal, PG&E and countless others, Altra was  going to provide the platform for the (unregulated) secondary markets in  intrastate storage, capacity and imbalance trading rights.
Altra declined  and SoCal and PG&E will now look for someone else to provide the service.
Subject: Update--Day 3 of California PUC Hearings


The Hearings The hearings have transitioned to the more traditional, courtroom-like  environment, with lawyers engaged in detailed cross-examination of utility  witnesses.
The hearing focused solely on the utility claims of financial hardship.
The hearings went from 9AM-5PM and only managed to make it through two PG&E  witnesses--extensive, detailed questions on PG&E's cash management practices
Subject: ICA memo


Hi Sue:  A very happy new year to you.
Mr Kean has had me underwater since last  Thursday night, but I'll resurface tomorrow, at which time we can catch up on  a number of things, including bills.
But I wanted to forward along Steve's  memo that we discussed just prior to Xmas.
Hope you had a great holiday and  that all is well.
Best,
Subject: Brief Summary of Today's Activities in California (at Least Thus  Far)


The Commission voted out the order 5-0, essentially as it appeared  yesterday.
Three key changes: They clarified that the surcharge applies to Direct Access customers (but the  entire "rate freeze" structure remains intact for now).
The Commission reversed itself and chose not to adopt TURN's "netting out" of  gen revenues and CTC collections, and said instead that the Commission will  consider it as an option in the next phase (a move likely made in order to  lower chances of a successful utility appeal).
The Commission added to the decision language saying that it will study the  pros/cons of securitizating the utilities' power purchase costs.
They will  submit a report on the issue to the Governor and Legislature.
On this last point, wire reports are rampant about the possibility that  legislation will be introduced as early as today proposing to securitize the  utilties' power purchase costs.
This action has reportedly been the result  of discussions that occured through the night between the governor's office,  the utilities and the ratings agencies in reponse to the fact that the  decision issued by the PUC falls well short of what's needed to keep the IOUs  credit worthy and solvent.
As a result of those wires stories, the  utilities' stock has come back (Edison was down as low as 6.25 and is  currently at 10 7/8; PG&E was at 8 7/8 and is currently at 11 7/8).
We're  working with Sandi McCubbin, who heads-up our legislative activities in  California, to get more info and will report back.
The hearing was dominated by highly charged anti-generator, anti-marketer  rhetoric, which is likely to play a prominent role in the press accounts.
Only FERC was demonized more.
Each of the Commissioners, including the most recent "interim" appointee,   made strong statements regarding the undesirability of utility bankruptcy.
The Commission left open the possibility of "doing more" at their next  meeting (two weeks from today), which means the negotiations with the  utilities and ratings agencies are likely to continue.
And if an agreement is  reached, it could end up on the next agenda.
Subject: Tyson Update


Tyson has had conversations with the Governor's office.
The Governor's office wants more information about what the meeting would  "look like"/attendees, and has said that the idea sounds like one worth  pursuing (but as we know, talk is very cheap with this Governor).
In response, Tyson and her very able helper are taking the 1.5-pager that I  sent around and modifying it to describe the meeting  optics/logistics/attendee attributes, etc.
They will forward it to me as soon as they've got it drafted.
Tyson hopes the document will seal the deal on the Governor's participation.
In the meantime, Tyson is trading calls with Doer and trying to line up other  business face cards to assist in getting the business community to the  table.
Any help/suggestions we can offer gathering up business folks would  be useful, but seems that Tyson's going to have to carry that water.
Tyson said based on her conversations with Summers, he's squarely on board.
Subject: California Presentation


Greetings: My apologies.
I was out of town over the weekend and while I thought I'd  have network access, I didn't.
Here's the presentation from the talk I gave  in New York on 01.29.01.
I'll be updating it, but will work from these  slides (as notes--no formal presentation).
Subject: 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)
Subject: Fellow referred to me by Ken Lay


Just got a call from a fellow named Jame Edgerly at the Enterprise Zone,  Inc.
He told me that Ken Lay (through Ken's secretary Vanessa) referred me  to him.
He is very interested in getting us to help him work with the  Legislature to establish an "Enterprise Zone" energy tariff to encourage  investment in California's Enterprice Zones.
Before I launch on the effort,  just wanted to check in and see if this rings a bell with you.
Thanks.
Best,
Subject: Enron to cut one-fifth of jobs at broadband unit.


Enron to cut one-fifth of jobs at broadband unit.
04/06/2001 Reuters English News Service  (C) Reuters Limited 2001.
HOUSTON, April 6 (Reuters) - Energy trading giant Enron Corp. said on Friday  it will eliminate some 250, or roughly 20 percent, of the jobs at its  broadband telecommunications unit, detailing a move which it has previously  described as an internal redeployment of staff.
Enron Broadband Services spokeswoman Kelly Kimberly said the company is  cutting jobs at the unit, which now employs 1,150 people, because it has  completed the build-out of its 18,000-mile (29,000 km) fiber-optic network  and because of slow demand for streaming media products delivered to personal  computers.
"The network is substantially complete now, so that means fewer people are  required for technical positions," she said.
The job cuts also reflect Enron Broadband's decision to play a less active  role in the market for streaming media services, such as video of corporate  events delivered to personal computers, where demand had been slower than  expected, she said.
However, Kimberly said Enron Broadband will continue to pursue  entertainment-on-demand services actively.
Kimberly said employees whose jobs are being eliminated will be eligible for  redeployment to other positions at Enron Broadband Services or other Enron  units, although there could be some involuntary terminations.
Previously Enron officials had dismissed rumors about job cuts at Enron  Broadband Services and had spoken instead of an internal redeployment of  staff within the unit without detailing its impact on overall employment  there.
The company's stock, which peaked at just above $90 last year and was trading  in the $80s as recently as mid-February, has recently fallen into the $50s in  line with broader weakness in the stock market and among technology and  telecommunications stocks in particular.
On Friday it was up 95 cents at  $56.65.
Since early last year Enron has been building a high-speed broadband  communications network that it plans to use as a base to build a bandwidth  marketing and trading business similar to its huge natural gas and  electricity trading operation.
Excitement among investors about the broadband business and about Enron's  success in developing a strong Internet-based trading platform for energy and  other commodities drove an 87 percent rise in the company's share price last  year, outpacing a gain of 54 percent for the S&P utilities index.
Kimberly said Enron's bandwidth trading operation is continuing to perform  strongly, with more than 500 trades carried out in the first quarter,  exceeding the total for all of 2000.
Despite the jobs cuts at Enron Broadband, she said, the unit is recruiting to  fill some other positions.
Subject: Wrong Number


Greetings Diane:  Could you check the work phone for Joseph Brophy.
I've got 408.390.5291 on  my list of admitees to call and I'm getting the "not a valid number"  recording.
Thanks a bunch.
Best,
Subject: Class Final


Greetings Professor:  Apologies for asking, but something has come up and I wanted to inquire about  the chances of taking the E203 final on a day other than Sunday the 10th of  December.
Preferably Tu, W, Th, the week of the 11th.
Best,