Cal. Gov. Gray Davis (D) declined to name immediate replacement for ...
Cal. Gov. Gray Davis (D) declined to name immediate replacement for PUC Comr. Josiah Neeper, who left agency Jan.1 when his term expired. Political observers in Cal. said Davis might have delayed appointment to ensure bipartisan vote this week…
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on controversial proposal for major emergency increase in retail electric rates. State’s 2 largest electric utilities say boost is necessary to stave off imminent bankruptcy due to soaring wholesale electric prices. Utilities say they need 30% boost, with PUC reportedly prepared to grant up to 20% in vote this week. Departure of Neeper leaves PUC with 2-2 partisan split. Observers said that if Davis had filled Neeper’s seat, his appointees would form PUC majority and his administration would bear all political heat for rate boost.