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Reports that U.S. federal regulators threatened to strip four energy traders of their ability to charge unregulated rates for electricity because of their responses to inquiries about their strategies in California. Belief that El Paso Electric, Avista Corporation and Enron subsidiary Portland General Electric may have submitted false information regarding manipulative energy trading strategies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Refusal of the Williams Companies to answer a crucial question; Company responses.

Reports on the energy rate increase proposed by California Governor Gray Davis and the proposed solution to resolve the state's long-term energy problems.

Discusses the energy crisis in California. How the problem has gotten worse, despite government assistance; Resistance to raising electricity rates by Governor Gray Davis; Controversy over who has the first rights to money collected from ratepayers.

Deals with the conflict between electric power utilities and consumer groups in California over the issue of electricity rate increase. Reason for the energy crisis in California; Suggestions given by consumer groups on how to address the problem; Public hearing being made on the issue.

Discusses the renewed interest in nuclear reactors to keep up with the rising demand for electricity in the United States. How the need for electricity has led many utility companies to seek an extended lease for existing nuclear plants, which are now seen as relatively inexpensive and more reliable than they once were; Impact of the rising price of natural gas and electricity deregulation.

Presents news briefs on personal finance in the United States as of October 29, 2000. Details on the voter-leave laws in several states; Increase in the maximum earned income subject to Social Security taxes; Result of a survey on paying more for electricity to mitigate global warming.

Presents news on business in New York as of October 3, 2000. Proposal to reduce electricity rates headed by Con Edison with other consumer groups; Site expansion of Carousel Foods of America; Reason for the workforce reduction made by Space.com.

Reports the increase in the electricity bills of Consolidated Edison's customers despite the cool weather in New York. How the State Public Service Commission's deregulation move affected the company; Criticisms against the commission; Information on the order of the commission to the New York Independent System operator.

Editorial. Looks at the increase in electricity rates distributed by Consolidated Edison in New York. Reasons behind the sudden increase in electricity rates; Role of electric costs in the rate increase according to Consolidated Edison; Implications of electricity deregulation on states across the United States.

Reports on the hearing held by state legislators in New York on August 2, 2000 regarding the increasing electricity rates. Increase in electricity rates as of June 2000; Role of power producers in the increase according to Eugene R. McGrath, chairman and chief executive of Consolidated Edison; Implications of the increase on consumers in New York; Background information on the electric deregulation in New York.

Reports on the actions of utility companies in the United States, particularly their attempts to manage the supply and demand of electricity. How the time of day and availability of power will affect costs for consumers; Why companies and individuals need to re-examine their power usage; Example of a situation involving Wisconsin Electric Power and the Cleveland Cliffs iron ore mine.

Reports on the deregulation of electricity and power industry in New York. Price framework created by the administration of Governor George Pataki; Its implication to energy retailers; Average electricity rates in the state.

Reports that New York regulators approved the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation's rate plan on February 24, 1998 which the utility claimed it needed to avoid bankruptcy. Detailed information on the increase in rates; Comments from John O'Mara, chairman of the State Public Service Commission.

Reports that on July 30, 1997 the New York States Electric and Gas Corporation would reduce electricity rates until the year 2002 in a deregulation plan accepted by the New York Public Service Commission. Discussion on the reduction of rates; Rejection of a takeover bid by the independent power producer, Calenery Company.

Informs that the Consolidated Edison Company plans to freeze its electric rates for five years. Part of a proposal to change its operations radically; Giving customers permission by 2003 to buy power from alternate suppliers; The order by the New York State Public Service Commission to five public utilities, to find ways to reduce electric rates and give customers more buying choice.

Reports on a new plan submitted by Enron Corp. to the Indian state of Maharashtra for reviving the power project. Proposal of lower electricity tariffs.

Expresses the concern of William J. Catacosinos, chairman of Long Island based Lilco company to cooperate with New York Governor George E. Pataki's attempts to reduce the electricity rates in Long Island.

Looks at the decision of the chairman of Long Island Power Authority to lower the electricity rates within the stipulated time given by Governor George Pataki. Plans to dismantle the Long Island Lighting Company; Note on the board's meeting conducted by the chairman James F. Gill.

Reports about Governor George E. Pataki's plans for dissolution of the Long Island Lighting Company (Lilco). Other proposals for cuts in Long Island electricity rates; Plans for public takeover of Lilco; State takeover favored by Suffolk County; Interest in Lilco gas operations by Brooklyn Union Gas Company; Political overtones in Pataki's Lilco decision. INSET: A closer look..