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Offers a look at how city officials in Palm Springs, California solved the problems of increased energy rates and its impact on the residents and its economy. Implementation of cogeneration systems in the city; Role of the distribution department in providing electricity directly to its citizens; Passage of the 1996 California Assembly Bill for restructuring the city's electric industry.

Reports on the decision of officials from San Diego, California to plead for the relief from increasing electricity rates at a legislative session in the state. Reasons for the plea; Plans offered by the government; Difficulty in making the legislation.