Julia, On Garden State matters, how do you want to handle the signing of documents? Currently, I have been receiving documents from outside counsel and initialling them before signature. Based upon Hoyt's email below, there may be a desire to have a more expeditious process. I would suppose the answer would depend on how heavily our legal department is going to be involved in GSP work. Given our discussion last week, I would not think that there would be a desire to deviate significantly from the standard Enron process, but it is not my call. I would appreciate your thoughts. Michelle
Answer: Lawyer approval
Jeff, If what I hear is true about your retirement, let me be one of the first to offer heartfelt congratulations. I've never quite understood people that basically work right up to the grave. It always seemed to me (and now I'm finding out its true) that there are just way too many things to do, books to read, people to meet, places to go, etc., etc., to work 80 hour weeks for 50 years. When I first read about it, I thought that maybe you and Rebecca had flipped a coin and she lost. (She had told me that if the two of you got engaged, one of you would have to quit.) If you really are planning to retire, let me offer some advice. On my odyssey I've noticed a couple of humps I had to get over. The first one hit me at about ten days. All of a sudden I had the stupid impression that I should find something constructive to do. After a couple of days, the feeling went away. However it did come back at about the 4 week mark. Once again, I was able to come to my senses. I think I may have permanently suppressed the feeling at this point. Unfortunately, now that I really do have to go back to work, I can't seem to get too motivated. Oh well, maybe, if nothing else, I have learned not to work 80 hour weeks ever again. Best of luck and tell my sister hi. Steve P.S. I have sketched you a raised timber platform, with a small cabin in the center (for those that think they need indoor plumbing, etc.) If you find a place to put it, I want to build it. P.P.S. I just finished the first two volumes of Caro's L.B.J. biography. Extremely interesting if you're looking for reading mat'l.
Answer: Congrats!!!
When you get back in we need to talk about this cpy. My records had them shut down for power, they called about contract issue and wanting to trade in all products areas, and speaking to Shari and checking your notes, you had them as open. Since they haven't traded power yet, I had Frank shut them down until I confirm with you they're OK and under what contracts. Talk to you when you get back...
Answer: DTE Energy Trading
At Jim Steffes request, I have assembled a matrix of the status of current emerging RTOs/standard markets in North America. Sarah, could you look at the "next steps" and let me know if I missed anything major? Also, does any body know if EPSA or some other organization is maintaining a similar overview database. (FERC's site is out of date). I will keep the latest version of this on the 0:\public affairs\RTO information database directory. Alan
Answer:
RTOs and Emerging Pool Markets--North American Overview