Should the state expand its regulation of the electric industry?
Subjects electric service providers to regulation by
California Public Utilities Commission. Restricts electricity
customers' ability to switch from private utilities to other
providers. Requires all retail electric sellers to increase
renewable energy resource procurement by 2010.
Potential annual administrative costs
ranging from negligible to $4 million, paid by fees.
Unknown net impact on state and local costs and revenues
from uncertain impact on electricity rates.
- A YES vote on this measure means:
- The Public Utilities
Commission (PUC) would
have broadened authority
to regulate electric service
providers. The PUC's
current policies related to
the electricity procurement
process, resource adequacy
requirements, and the
renewables portfolio standard
would be put into law. Small
electricity customers in
existing buildings could not
be required to accept time-differentiated
electricity
rates without their consent.
The current prohibition
on new "direct access" for
electricity service would be
continued beyond 2015.
- A NO vote on this measure means:
- The PUC would not
have broadened authority
to regulate electric service
providers. The PUC's current
policies related to the electricity
procurement process, resource
adequacy requirements, and
the renewables portfolio
standard would not be put
into law. The PUC would
determine whether and how
small electricity customers
in existing buildings would
be required to have time-differentiated
electricity
service. New "direct access"
for electricity service would
continue to be prohibited
until 2015, after which
time it would be allowed.
- Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 80:
- Vote YES to make sure
we NEVER AGAIN face
the blackouts and market
manipulation caused by
deregulation. Proposition
80 guarantees a stable and
reliable electric system with
ample supplies of clean,
affordable power and
increased use of renewable
resources. Vote YES for
lower rates, environmental
protection, and no more
deregulation.
Full Text of Argument In Favor,
Rebuttal
- Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 80:
- Proposition 80 is a high-risk,
anticonsumer, antienvironmental
approach to
California's energy future.
It limits green energy
from solar and geothermal
resources. This confusing
measure won't lower electric
bills, won't prevent blackouts,
and eliminates consumer
choice. Complex energy
policy should be developed
with public hearings, not
through the initiative process.
Full Text of Argument Against,
Rebuttal
- Contact FOR Proposition 80:
- Mindy Spatt
The Utility Reform
Network (TURN)
711 Van Ness Avenue,
Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94102
415) 929-8876
info@yesonproposition80.com
http://www.yesonproposition80.com
- Contact AGAINST Proposition 80:
- Bob Pence
Californians for
Reliable Electricity
1717 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 551-2513
http://www.noprop80.com
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Fail:
2,532,094 /
34.4% Yes votes ......
4,825,010 /
65.6% No votes