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California's
energy crisis is affecting all of us -- as consumers, business owners
and citizens. For
complicated reasons, including California's ill-fated electricity deregulation
and natural gas prices that have more than tripled, the cost of energy
is skyrocketing.
Power
supply shortages have resulted in blackouts across the state, tangling
traffic and shutting off appliances. Use this Web site to find out how
you can manage the crisis and become part of the solution.
Steps
to Take Today
1. Visit the What You Can Do page
to learn how to conserve energy and save on your energy bills.
2. Visit the Take Action page to
learn how you can make your voice heard by contacting decisionmakers and
working with consumer advocacy groups.
Understand
the Crisis
1. Visit the Media Reports page
to read about the latest developments as well as the history and background
of deregulation.
2. View a Power Chart of electricity
usage across California to see how electricity is being used and by whom.
3. Find out who the Stakeholders are in
the power crisis.
4. Study the Legal Angles by reading the
full text of the deregulation bill and watch live webcasts of the Energy
Commission meetings.
About
the Program
Information on when and where you can watch the program, read the transcript
and watch video clips.
Express
Yourself
Share your opinions and stories with citizens across the state.
Educational
Resources
Lesson plans and games about electricity and conservation for parents,
teachers and youth.
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