Lights Out: California's Electricity Debacle - Causes and Cures PRI Briefing By:Lance T. Izumi, J.D. 5.1.2001
With rolling blackouts guaranteed as summer heat increases electricity demand over available supply, Californians are right to wonder how the state got into this mess and what will be the fallout of this government-created debacle. This briefing examines the causes of the disaster, Governor Gray Davis’s policy responses, the political ramifications of the crisis, and practical solutions that could be implemented immediately.
