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Subject: call to Sen Kinder

Ken talked to Sen Kinder.
He made the points you had prepared.
Kinder  agreed to shelve the legislation for this session.
He said he had been  hearing from several others, including Proctor and Gamble (which has a big  facility in his district) that the legislation was not going to help  competition develop in the state.
He expressed willingness to work with us  on a better package and also expressed interest in coming to Enron's  offices.
He is going to be in San Antonio in August and would like to come  to Houston around that time.
Subject: Some Background on California Gas Price Spikes--The Other Side of  the Story

We need to communicate with Massey before he gets completely carried away  blaming the interstate pipeline business for gas price spikes.
We need to  get him the information regarding Cal LDCs failure to fill storage and their  opposition to additional pipeline construction in the state.
Shelley --
Subject: Ross Perot's EMS company

We can create significant mutual benefit by partnering with a firm which is  focussed on developing IT systems for bulk power systems:   We need to take our deregulation model to the next level of detail by having  IT solutions which will support our view of how the market ought to work.
The IT firm would benefit from our access to the policy makers (domestic and  international)  whose decisions will make the IT firm's systems either  successful or obsolete.
Call me if you would like to discuss.
Subject: Energy Issues

See natural gas price article below.
Our buddy Paul Carpenter has turned o= n=20 us (not to mention that he seems to be talking nonsense).
How about giving= =20 him a call?
Subject: CAROLYN GREEN

Carolyn Green, Vice President - Government Affairs, has advised us of her= =20 resignation from Enron Corp. effective Friday =01) August 4, 2000.
Carolyn=  is=20 pursuing an opportunity with Sunoco, Inc. as their Vice President for Healt= h,=20 Environment and Safety and will be making Philadelphia her new home base.
We want to thank Carolyn for her hard work and many contributions to Azurix= =20 and Enron.
Please join me in wishing Carolyn the very best in her new=20 venture.
For those of you in Houston  - there will be a going away party/happy hour = on=20 Friday, August 4th at the Midtown Station - starting at=20 5:30 p.m.
The Midtown Station 2306 Brazos.
=20  Easy to get to:   Take Smith south to Hadley and turn right.
Then turn rig= ht=20 on Brazos and you're there.
Pizzas will be ordered from a place across the= =20 street that makes them in a woodburning oven.
Everyone is welcome!
Subject: Call to Bob Glynn

Per our discussion this morning, below is a summary of items to discuss with  Glynn:  Adding Enron's "negative CTC claim" to the list of claims: PGE's filing  included a list of top twenty creditors.
Our negative CTC claim was  apparently not taken into account in compiling that list.
The list is  nonbinding, however.
PG&E will be required to file schedules of creditors on  April 20.
Our negative CTC claim should be on Schedule F (for unsecured  claims).
You may want to remind Glynn of your previous conversations and  state our expectation that the negative CTC claim will appear (preferably as  uncontested) in the April 20 filing.
(Note: if PG&E does not include the  claim we have an opportunity to file a proof of claim and ultimately the  court determines the validity of the claim).
Including Enron on the Creditors' Committee:  PG&E may have the opportunity  to influence representation on the creditors' committees.
There are several  reasons to suggest to Glynn that we be included: 1) we are a big creditor, 2)  we could be helpful in crafting a broader solution, and 3) we are one of the  real parties in interest behind the PX and ISO (who were listed as  significant creditors but are really just "passthroughs" for the suppliers  ... and PG&E likely would not want to have those political bodies serving on  the creditors committee anyway).
Subject: INVITATION

Ken & Jeff,  We would like to extend an invitation to you for an event at the Guggenheim  Museum in New York, honoring the Frank Gehry Exhibit which Enron is  sponsoring.
Frank Gehry, a celebrated architect whose building appears at  the end of our Ode to Why commercial, personifies innovation in the way he  has "asked why," challenging nearly every convention in his field.
Enron will have a table of 10 at the Trustee Opening Gala Dinner on May 16th,  with cocktails at 7pm and a seated dinner at 8:30pm.
The Gala starts with a  private viewing of the exhibition, followed by a seated dinner for 280 people  in the Rotunda of the museum.
Attendees are comprised of Trustees, government  dignitaries, artists, curators and celebrities.
Several business unit executives are using this forum to take potential  customers and we would like to know if you are interested in attending.
Please advise.
Thanks, Steve
Subject: Dinner

26th - I'm not sure Steve will be back from an offsite.
Steve is open March 27th and 28th.
He will probably be out of town on the 29th and 30th.
Maureen    	Lexi Elliott 	03/05/2001 03:07 PM 		  		 To: Steven J Kean/NA/Enron@Enron, Mark Courtney/HOU/EES@EES, Brad  Alford/NA/Enron@Enron 		 cc: Maureen McVicker/NA/Enron@Enron, Lisa Zarsky/HOU/ECT@ECT, Jacqueline  Coleman/NA/Enron@ENRON 		 Subject:   I need to schedule a cultivation dinner for our 3 Rice summer intern  candidates and would like for Steve, Mark, or Brad to attend, if at all  possible.
Please let me know if and when you would be available March 26-30 for  dinner  .
The candidates' accept deadline is April 4.
Thank you!
Subject: UNITED WAY

The United Way kickoff is here!
The "Millionaire Game for Millions" will be  played after the Employee Meeting this Wed. at the Hyatt.
A FREE lunch will  be provided in the park after the game.
It will be a casual day and wear  green to support the CORP. game show participants.
I encourage you to click on the United Way web site to make a contribution.
Everyone that makes a contribution by COB Friday will be eligible for the  Governmental Affairs raffle for BIG PRIZES!!
While I encourage you to give generously, any amount is certainly helpful.
A  weekly contribution of:  $1 provides 8 families with a week's work of food $2 helps teach 5 adults to read, breaking the cycle of illiteracy $5 provides 60 seniors with a nutritious meal and social interaction at a  senior center  For example, last year UW in the Houston Gulf Coast area fed more than  1,000,000 seniors; helped 42,000 children attend quality childcare; and  provided job training to 45,000 people.
Through United Way's volunteer  allocation committees, projects are funded and reviewed to ensure  accountability.
It is an effective way to give back to our community.
Thanks for your support.
Subject: Upcoming Advisory Council Meeting

As you have probably observed, power markets have been severely tested this  summer.
There are many underlying causes (demand growth driven by a strong  economy, failure of regulators to quickly grant applications for new  generation, inadequate access to the grid, rate regulation which continues to  insulate end users from real time price signals, etc.).
But, the soundbite  on these troubles has been that deregulation has led to problems on the  grid.
The knee jerk policy response has been price caps and other threats of  re-regulation.
At the upcoming advisory council meeting, Ken and I were hoping that the two  of you could discuss the issue and help put it in perspective:  How great of a threat is re-regulation.
How might we respond.
How likely is this issue to play a significant role in election politics?
Subject: Upcoming Advisory Council Meeting

I would like to exchange ideas on topics for the upcoming Enron Advisory  Council meeting.
The discussion you led last time was particularly thought  provoking and I'd like to extend an open-ended invitation for you to take the  floor again on a topic of your choice.
We will have presentations from Gavyn Davies and Larry Lindsay on  macroeconomic trends as well as the customary domestic political update from  Bill Kristol.
The balance of the meeting will focus on markets which are, or  could be, commoditized.
We will update the Council on new markets we've  added to the Enron portfolio through Enron Networks, (most recently metals  and paper).
A presentation by you on this, or another trend, would be most  welcome.
Let me know what you think.
Subject: Skilling

Nick:  It looks like Skilling will be able to attend the conference on May 15th.
However, he will need to speak in the morning, because his flight leaves on  the 15th at 3:50 p.m.  Let us know if that will work.
Thanks.
Subject: Enron Advisory Council Meeting

Bill:  I am hoping we can count on you for the domestic political update.
We should  have a lot to talk about this time.
Please let me know.
Subject: sen wyden

Sen Wyden called Jeff Skilling and I subsequently spoke to his staffer,  Joshua Sheinkman.
As you know, Wyden wants to introduce legislation to facilitate disclosure of  operating information about the electric grid and is now looking for more  details.
Wyden is not interested in pressing for additional disclosure of  financial information.
The additional details they are looking for include: what information should  be made available; when should it be made available, how should it be made  available and who should make it available.
On this last point, I suggested  that the legislation should apply to the transmission system operator,  whoever that is (i.e.
it could be an investor owned utility, a publicly-owned  utility, an ISO or an RTO).
I also pointed out that FERC could make this  happen by itself, except in the case of public utilities like BPA.
Extending  FERC jurisdiction to these entities could be among the main benefits of the  legislation.
Alan, please pull together the recommendations on each of these issues and  forward to Linda.
Linda, after we have the information (and perhaps some  legislative language to go with it) please forward to Joshua at  joshua_sheinkman@wyden.senate.gov.
Wyden would like our help in getting Sen Nickles to cosponsor the  legislation.
(Linda) It may also be useful to suggest a letter from wyden to FERC asking them to  use their existing authority to start these disclosures as soon as possible  for those entities wver which they have jurisdiction.
(Linda and Joe)
Subject: Enron Advisory Council

The agenda I'm trying to put together for the next meeting will include the  customary presentations from Davies/Lindsay and Kristol as well as the energy  policy discussion we are looking for from you and Bob.
We will also be updating the council on Enron Networks - - a business unit  formed to extend Enron's business model to other industries (especially  commodities or "commoditzable" goods).
Most recently we have extended into  metals, expanded our presence in paper, and begun an examination of  agricultural commodities.
I'd like your help in identifying a guest  participant who may help us think through some of the issues from either (or  both) of two perspectives:  business strategy:  what markets are candidates for commoditization.
(I have  asked Gary Hamel to consider this topic as well).
public policy:  as more businesses adopt online business models (like  exchanges), as more goods are bought and sold like commodities, and as more  transactions move off the traditional regulated exchanges, how are policy  makers (SEC, FTC, CFTC and their overseas counterparts) likely to react?
Subject: California Power Crisis

I am attaching several items that I hope you will find useful when you brief  Chambers:   A background document (which is a bit dated, but still useful).
This is an  internal document, so I would appreciate it if you would keep it confidential  (though you are free to use the content in your own messages or documents).
A basic outline of solutions.
A summary of the Governor's recent executive orders.
(It's another internal  analysis.)
I think these orders show a better understanding of the problems  and solutions than we have seen before.
As we discussed on the phone, our  biggest problem is inertia ... we don't have much time, many solutions have  long lead times, and the political wheels grind slowly.
Jeff Dasovich: please forward any specifics on the demand buy down proposal  and anything else that you think might be helpful background for Laura.
Subject: Goals and Objectives

Just a reminder:  As we discussed at the policy committee offsite, I am assembling the goals  and objectives for the Board.
Please send yours to me by close of business, Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Thanks.
Subject: Mike Dahlke

I know you guys have been working around the clock.
I just wanted to make  sure you hadn't forgotten about Mike Dahlke (whose resume I sent on to you  Dan).
When you catch a breath please take some time to consider Mike for  EES.
Subject: Nepal

There may be some press today about Enron's involvement in the Nepal hydro  project.
The government of Nepal is hopeful that we will pursue it, but we  are not going to.
Kelly's response on press inquiries will be that we are  not pursuing the project.
Kelly will also be getting in touch with David  Howe.
I just wanted to keep you guys posted in case you are getting  questions.
Subject: federal judgeship

I know Chip personally, as, of course, does Leslie.
Leslie may be better  able to speak to Chip's judicial background.
Chip is a fine man and deeply  involved in his community.
Any chance we could pass word on to Sen.
Dom.
's  office?
Subject: Enron Advisory Council

I am contacting you on the recommendation of Pug Winokur, who is on our Board  of Directors.
Enron has formed an Advisory Council which consists of  academicians, public policy thinkers and media, together with Enron  executives.
I would like to invite you to address the group on E-Commerce  issues at our next meeting  (Friday, September 8th in Houston).
Attached is a list of our Advisory Council members.
Subject: CNN 2001

Joe:  Thanks again for coming to Houston this week.
CNN has a compelling brand and we believe that a number of the components of  your proposal are worth exploring further.
However, we are not interested in pursuing discussions of the exclusive  sponsorship.
I want to stress, though, that many of the elements of the package you and  David presented are of interest and we would like to continue discussions  with you.
Please get in touch with us to discuss how we proceed from here.
Thanks again.
Subject: Bryson Conversation

Notes from Bryson conversation with Ken Lay:  Urged us to "stay at the table".
Says teams in Washington have all the demand curves from the utilities (from  which to calculate offering prices).
QF meeting starts at 7:00 pm tonight.
says average cost of QFs today is 15?/kwh (amounts to 30% of supply).
believes that cost can be brought down significantly if gas is purchased  forward (perhaps by state entity).
Says all utility generation (another 30%), mostly hydro and nuclear is cost  based at  4?/kwh.
If suppliers come in at 5.5?
(or even 6?
), there is room under the 7?
new  commodity rate component to recover securitized costs (amounts to about 40%  of SCE supply).
Says good progress was made today.
Believes they may have a framework this  evening.
Believes 5.5?
is causing problem; maybe room to squeeze it up (perhaps as  high as 6.0?).
Thinks governor will slightly increase rates (or pay more at government  facilities) if the parties can get 97% of the way to a solution.
Thinks it's nearly a "done deal" that DWR (state entity) will buy power.
Says securitization may be harder to get.
Bryson's questions to Ken (and Ken's to us):  Are we willing to forbear  payment of amounts owed to us and continue to sell power to the utilities  over the next several weeks.
Ken realizes that Bryson may be overstating the  progress made, and made no commitments to Bryson.
Let's discuss at 10:30 call tomorrow.
Subject: California Power Issue

See attached WSJ article, particularly the last paragraph.
The message is:  there has not been enough deregulation;  the government is still very much in  the way.
California is a perfect example:  the market has responded to  demand increases with thousands of megawatts of new generation, but state and  local officials have not sited them, and companies like Enron are offering  price protection, but utilities are not allowed to take advantage.
Subject: WINNERS - UNITED WAY

We have our first round United Way BIG WINNERS (of the valuable $25 gift  certificates to the Enron Signature Shop)!!
Margaret Carson Karen Denne Pat Keene Lisa Feener  We will have another drawing early next week, so please logon now to  UnitedWay.enron.com.
This act of giving makes us all winners!
Thanks!
Subject: Gooooooooooood Bye!

Thanks for the note and congratulations.
Sorry we didn't get a chance to  talk before you left.
But, I'm still here; give me a call when you get a  chance - 1586.
Subject: Enron Advisory Council

Thanks for taking the time to discuss the Enron Advisory Council today.
I  think the second topic you mentioned "Escaping the Inherent Limits of  Success" would be a great discussion starter.
I'll add it to the agenda and  look forward to seeing you there.
Subject: FERC investigation

Have we suggested to FERC staff that they force the ISO and PX to open the  "blackbox" to show how they determine dispatch?
In addtion, if you are not  on the distribution list for Belden's memo on utility behavior in California  this summer, I will forward it to you.
It suggests some other areas FERC  ought to be looking into.
Subject: Portal

Attached are some late night thoughts on the portal.
Most of this is  focussed on the portal for opinion leaders, but some of it could be  applicable to the comemrcial portal as well.
Could you forward this to Palmer ... for some reason my address book doesn't  pull him up when I'm off the system.
Subject: PARAGRAPH

Enron also announced today a restructuring of its broadband business.
Conditions in the broadband industry have reduced revenue opportunities in  the sector.
"The strategy we pursued in the broadband business will allow us  to quickly restructure this business without affecting our strong earnings  outlook,"  said Skilling.
Subject: AG letter - privileged and confidential: request for legal advice.

The letter looks good.
A couple of comments for your consideration:  On page three we describe the change to the definition of Public Utility and  then argue that we don't fit into it.
Would it be worth explaining why that  makes sense?
Specifically, the New Jersey restructuring law, like most  efforts of its kind in other markets, is designed to separate the competitive  from monopoly elements of the power (and gas) businesses.
Economic  regulation would then be restricted to the remaining monopoly elements of the  business (eg distribution).
The competitive market can not be solely relied  upon to "regulate" the behavior of monopoly asset owners, such as  distribution utilities.
Therefore, regulators continue to be called upon to  set pricing and other terms of service.
What those regulators decide matters  a great deal to those monopoly utilities and it consequently makes sense for  lawmakers to be concerned about attempts by such entities to use campaign  contributions to tacitly influence decision makers.
The same public policies  simply do not apply to that portion of the market which is competitive.
The  generation and sales business has a competitive structure (i.e.
relatively  low barriers to entry, multiple competitors etc.).
These components of the  power and gas business can be "regulated" by the market with respect to rates  and terms of service.
They do not require economic regulation any more than  grocery stores, department stores, appliance sellers or other "retailers"  (who presumably are not prohibited from making contributions.
Competition  and markets discipline behavior and establish competitive prices and terms of  service.
Because regulators don't set the prices and terms of service for  such sellers, there is no reason to be concerned about campaign  contribuitions from such organizations.
Indeed, the legislation, and the  legislative history, clearly conform to this underlying policy rationale.
As a former practicing lawyer, I certainly understand the value of pleading  in the alternative.
But, I question how certain of our arguments woud be  perceived by the public if they ever came to light (which these documents  have a habit of doing).. .
I can just see the press seizing on Enron's claim  of "ignorance or mistake" or the fact that we pled for the favorable exercise  of "prosecutorial discretion".
I suggest that we add whatever we feel is  necessary to the very solid looking intent argument, not make specific  reference to "ignorance or mistake", and not plead for the favorable  esxercise of PD.
If we feel we need to write about this last item, perhaps  we could suggest that it would be a waste of the public's resources to pursue  a claim under such circumstances.
Subject: Dedicated eSpeak Room

A "dedicated room" isn't as bad as it sounds.
It would not be in use full  time and the only equipment requirements are 4 screens (which one of the team  rooms can accomodate) and a network connection (which the team rooms already  have).
Let me know what you think.
Also: I talked to Salisha about Lara's  move and it's ok with me (I think we were originally concerned that she  wanted space we were setting aside for graphics, but she is actually moving  deeper into her group (and next to her files)).
Subject: Ken Lay update

Ken left a msg for me on Sunday.
He was able to return Bryson's call.
Not  much new:  Ken got Jeff's paper will try to reach Hertzberg on Monday.
Bryson gave an update (very consistent with yours on Fri) Wants us to think creatively about "how to keep DWR contracts from preventing  the comprehensive solution" and how to address the concerns of the state  treasurer.
Ken tried to reach Pete Peterson (Blackstone) but did not make contact.
Subject: draft organization announcement.

Attached is the draft.
It combines all three announcements into one, with a  common format.
It reflects a "just the facts" approach.
Let me know if you  have changes (or answers to the questions in the text).
Subject: Stella Chan /Project Summer transfers

How are we handling these now?
Last time I talked to Jeff, we weren't going  to lift the restrictions until next week (assuming we do lift the  restrictions).
Any word?
Subject: Gastech 2000

From November 14-17, Houston will host Gastech 2000, one of the worlds  largest international natural gas, LNG, and LPG conferences.
The conference  will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center and is expected to  attract 3,000 delegates from around the world.
Enron has played a leading role in this conference for many years and this  year we will participate as a sponsor and prominent exhibitor.
Exhibit space  and several speaking opportunities have been secured.
Ken Lay will serve as  a keynote speaker at the event.
We particularly need your participation for the Enron exhibit booth.
Please  identify someone from your team to work with Dennis Vegas (713-345-6442) and  Hal Means (713-345-5384), who will serve as the overall coordinators for  Enron's participation.
Please keep in mind, this year's Management Conference, for VPs and above,  is scheduled for November 15 - 17.
Thanks for your help.
Subject: examples of auction processes that worked

Jeff Skilling proposed a solution to Gov Davis to solve the supply and  pricing problems in the California market.
In summary, the proposal would  have a neutral party conduct an auction wherein the utilities would seek bids  for 5-10 year packages of power from suppliers.
The gov asked if anyone had  successfully conducted such an auction in the industry already.
I need your help to identify and describe any such examples (European or  North American) by mid day Monday.
Jeff and I will have a follow up call with  the governor on Monday.
Thanks
Subject: Japan Website

Nick,  Sorry for the delay.
I have made a few notes for you to consider and a  couple of editorial changes.
I think the information is useful and well  presented.
(Note from Maureen:  I renamed the docs as version B.)
I've only attached  the changed documents.