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1. Demand-Side Bidding Will Reduce the Level and Volatility of Electricity Prices.

Author

Rassenti, Stephen J., Smith, Vernon L., and Wilson, Bart J.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *INDUSTRIAL policy, *WHOLESALE prices, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on the deregulation of wholesale electricity prices in the United States. Purpose of the deregulation; Implications for the avoidance of the upward price hike of electricity supplies; Feasibility of decentralizing the demand side of the electricity market.

Published
2002

2. Advance Notice of Real-Time Electricity Prices.

Author

Taylor, Thomas N. and Schwarz, Peter M.

Subjects
ELECTRIC industries, ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Many utilities are offering real-time pricing (RTP) to their large industrial customers. Under RTP, hourly rates change with real-time supply and demand. As compared to fixed rates, RTP shifts price risk from the utility to the customer. With such a change, it is natural to ask if there is an optimal level of advance notice of prices. This paper contains a simulation of real-time rates for industrial customers with and without advance notice of prices. Advance notice is valuable to customers who can increase elasticity of substitution. This value must be weighed against the cost to the electric utility from an increase in demand forecast error. The simulation suggests that day-ahead advance notice increases welfare for reasonable magnitudes of customer elasticity and utility forecast error. (JEL L94) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2000
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3. Market Power in Electricity Markets: Beyond Concentration Measures.

Author

Borenstein, Severin and Bushnell, James

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *ENERGY policy, *INDUSTRIAL concentration, *RATES
Abstract

The wave of electricity market restructuring both within the United States and abroad has brought the issue of horizontal market power to the forefront of energy policy. Traditionally, estimation and prediction of market power has relied heavily on concentration measures. In this paper, we discuss the weaknesses of concentration measures as a viable measure of market power in the electricity industry, and we propose an alternative method based on market simulations that take advantage of existing plant level data. We discuss results from previous studies the authors have performed, and present new results that allow for the detection of threshold demand levels where market power is likely to be a problem. In addition, we analyze the impact of that recent divestitures in the California electricity market will have on estimated market power. We close with a discussion of the policy implications of the results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1999
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4. Transcos: How FERC Can Lend a Hand.

Author

Rokach, Joshua Z.

Subjects
*ELECTRIC industries, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

Discusses why the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) needs to start using or modifying current precedents in ratemaking. Ratemaking method of FERC; Principles of the FERC Transmission Pricing Policy Statement; Why FERC should apply incentives only to transmission companies; Conclusion.

Published
1999
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5. The Response of Energy Demand to Higher Prices: What Have We Learned?

Author

Sweeney, James L.

Subjects
ENERGY consumption, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY industries, SUPPLY & demand, GAS prices, RATES, GROSS national product
Abstract

In the decades prior to 1973, demand for energy, particularly energy liquids and electricity, expanded exponentially. From 1950 to 1973, U.S. aggregate energy use grew by 3.5 percent per year, roughly matching real GNP growth of 3.7 percent. Demand shifted toward petroleum's 4.3 percent annual growth and electricity and away from 1.0 percent annual growth of coal. These trends, reflected throughout the world, were encouraged by flat or gradually declining energy prices. Since 1973 energy price increases have been pervasive, although increases have differed radically among energy carriers and over time, being largest since 1979. From 1973 to 1982, real gasoline prices to consumers have increased 51 percent, natural gas delivered to households 139 percent, and residential electricity average price only 23 percent. Fuel prices delivered to electric utilities have varied more. Oil increased 175 percent, natural gas, 350 percent, while coal price increased but 85 percent. Energy demand adjustments have been profound. Between 1973 and 1982, U.S. consumption of oil and gas has declined, oil averaging a 1.4 percent annual decline, and natural gas 2.3 percent. Electricity growth has been reduced to 2.1 percent per year. Of the fossil fuels, only coal demand has been encouraged, rising at an average annual rate of 2.6 percent.

Published
1984

6. Time-of-day pricing in the U.S. electric power industry at the turn of the century.

Author

Hausman, William J. and Neufeld, John L.

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, ELECTRIC utilities, RATES, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Focuses the debate issue on electricity rates within the infant electric power industry in the United States. Views of the economist on the electricity rate issue; Emphasis on the wide-ranging basis of electricity rates; Details on the historical context for work on electricity.

Published
1984
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7. New Policies of the Federal Power Commission.

Author

Kafoglis, Milton and Keig, Norman

Subjects
ELECTRIC industries, TECHNOLOGY & state, ELECTRICITY, POWER resources, WHOLESALE trade, EXECUTIVE advisory bodies, RATES, REGULATION of financial institutions, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article studies the extended scope of regulatory activities of Federal Power Commission to issue some new policies for technological development in United States. It includes virtually all wholesale power rates so as to improve coordination of power facilities. Simultaneous pooling of power and interconnection of transmission facilities and physical coordination has led to improvement in utilization of existing plants and increased the amount of wholesaling respectively. The possibility of mutual gain through interconnection and wholesaling has been recognized and satisfactory arrangements have been negotiated. In case of failure to achieve adequate wholesaling arrangements, small utilities will have to either continue small scale generation or eventually be absorbed by the large integrated companies. To avail benefits of technological developments, customers of cooperatives and publicly or privately owned utilities have to regulate wholesale rates at federal level. Federal Power Commission stated to regulate wholesale rates in a manner to reduce the price of electricity throughout the nation.

Published
1969
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8. Section 9. Energy Prices.

Subjects
*POWER resources, *PETROLEUM product sales & prices, *GAS prices, *COAL gas, *ELECTRICITY, *PRICES, *RATES
Abstract

Deals with energy prices in the U.S. as of December 2001. Crude oil; Motor gasoline; Natural gas; Electricity.

Published
2002

9. Lessons from California's Power Crisis.

Author

Besant-Jones, John E., Tenenbaum, Bernard, John E. Besant-Jones, and Bernard Tenenbaum

Subjects
ENERGY industries, ELECTRICITY, REVENUE, RATES
Abstract

Examines the power sector reform program in California. Involvement of restructuring and competition in the reform program; Total annual cost of wholesale electricity increase; Beneficiaries of higher revenues.

Published
2001

10. Section 7. Electricity.

Subjects
*ELECTRIC utilities, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

Provides information on the electric power industry in the United States in December 1998. Total net generation of the industry in 1997; Information on the sales of electric utilities; Coal and petroleum consumption of electric utilities in October 1998.

Published
1999

11. Summer months likely to power up electric rates.

Author

Brannon, Keith

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, SUMMER, NATURAL gas, PRICES, RATES
Abstract

Reveals that the summer season will see an increase in electricity costs in New Orleans, Louisiana due to higher natural gas prices. Use of natural gas to fuel electricity generation plants; Fuel adjustment factor included in electricity bills which may fluctuate according to the price of natural gas; Tips for conserving electricity in the summer season.

Published
2001

12. CALIFORNIA'S ENERGY CIRCUS.

Author

Sanuelson, Robert J.

Subjects
*ELECTRIC power, *POWER resources, *ELECTRIC utilities, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

Addresses the electric power problems endured by California in 2001. Efforts of Governor Gray Davis to place the blame on Republicans and greedy electricity producers; Suggestion that demand outran supply in causing the problems; Economic trouble experienced by the state's two largest utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison; Reasons why retail rates are being raised.

Published
2001

13. Big Users in Rhode Island Feeling Burned on Rates.

Subjects
*ELECTRIC rates, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Discusses whether the electric restructuring in Rhode Island is working. Failure of the Energy Council of Rhode Island (TEC-RI) to set the rates for industrial users at the same level of rates available to customers; Inability of industrials to get the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission to set the rates at the standard offer rate; Comments from TEC-RI.

Published
2000

14. SDG&E Says State Rate Hike Is Too High.

Author

Zion, Lee

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Reports the complain of San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to the proposed rate hike to cover energy costs in California. Comments regarding the rate increase requested by the Department of Water Resources; Ways to pay for the state energy cost; Estimation of the expected cost to accrue for purchasing electricity.

Published
2001

15. Weather, supply cool NYC's electric prices.

Author

Lentz, Philip

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, DEREGULATION, RATES
Abstract

Reports the drop of electric prices in New York. Drop of retail electric bills in July 2001; Comparison of retail electric costs with pre-deregulation level of costs; Result of deregulation of wholesale electric markets to electric prices in 2000.

Published
2001

16. Cost of Power in State Dips--But...

Author

Zion, Lee and Craig, William

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, WHOLESALE price indexes, RATES
Abstract

Reports the plan to increase the power rates despite the drop of wholesale prices in San Diego, California. Reasons on the lowering of the electricity cost; Opposition of San Diego Gas and Electric Co. on the possible rate increase; Justification of the California Public Utilities Commission regarding the issue.

Published
2001

17. Electricity at Half the Cost? Enpex Says 'Yes'

Author

Zion, Lee

Subjects
GAS power plants, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY policy, RATES
Abstract

Reports the proposals of Enpex to build a natural gas-fired power plant in San Diego, California. Effort to solve the energy crises; Comments of company president Richard Hertzberg on the plans; Factors contributing to the low energy costs; Government policies on the rates of energy power.

Published
2000

18. Complete Energy Relief Up To Feds.

Author

Zion, Lee

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, ELECTRIC utilities, RATES
Abstract

Focuses on hearings conducted by the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to decide on whether to allow California-based utility San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) to hike electricity rates. Testimonies on causes of high electricity rates; Impact of a bill which imposes a price cap at the retail level on electricity rates; Suggestions for lowering electric rates.

Published
2000

19. Rising fuel costs cause eye-popping energy bills.

Author

Brannon, Keith

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, FUEL, ELECTRIC utilities, PRICES, RATES
Abstract

Reports on an increase in average residential electricity costs in New Orleans, Louisiana, in August 2000. Impact of high fuels prices on electricity costs; Implementation of the line item called the fuel adjustment factor on electricity bills.

Published
2000

20. Deregulation turns ugly: Utilities clash over prices.

Author

Lentz, Philip

Subjects
ELECTRIC utilities, ELECTRICITY, DEREGULATION, RATES
Abstract

Focuses on the rise of energy costs in New York state following the deregulation of the electric industry. Accusations that Key-Span Energy overcharged its price for energy reserves; Claims by the New York Independent System Operator (ISO) against Key-Span; Plans of the ISO to maintain a price cap on energy reserves.

Published
2000

21. Gaffney, LIPA aim to short-circuit LILCO.

Author

LaFemina, Lorraine

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, BUSINESSMEN, RATES
Abstract

Reports on Long Island, New York businessmen's efforts to control the area's high energy costs. Energy costs as a hindrance to the economic recovery of Long Island (LI); Deregulation and competition as proposed measures; LI Lighting Co.'s (LILCO) rates as being higher than that of other areas; Calls for management changes at LILCO.

Published
1994

22. Stranded Costs at Issue In Oregon Ruling.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *RATES, *GOVERNMENT policy, OREGON. Public Utility Commission
Abstract

Deals with the decision of an Oregon appellate court to overturn the rate settlement between Portland General Electric (PGE) and the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC). Reason for the decision; Comments from Ron Eachus, OPUC chairman; Information on the 1995 rate case between PGE and OPUC.

Published
1998

23. Commission Delays Decisions on Energy Rate Hike, Consumer Debt.

Author

Zion, Lee

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Reports on the plan to increase energy rates by California Public Utilities Commission in San Diego, California. Cause of the delay in the implementation of rate increase; Ability of ratepayers to select energy providers; Impact of the delay to ratepayers and energy providers.

Published
2001

24. Get the State Out of the Energy-Buying Business.

Author

McCarthy, Larry

Subjects
PUBLIC utilities policy, ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Focuses on the effects of a government-run electricity system in California. Political implications of state operated utility systems; Concerns on the probable increase in price rates attributed to taxation of utility services; Impact of investor-owned utilities for the affordability of services.

Published
2001

25. Angst and Anger All in a Day's Work at SDG&E.

Author

Allen, Mike

Subjects
ELECTRIC utilities, ELECTRICITY, CONSUMER complaints, CUSTOMER services, RATES
Abstract

Reports the problem of the customer services department of San Diego Gas and Electric Co. (SDG&E) in California. Impact of the power rates increase on consumers; Attitudes of customers in paying bills; Effects of consumer complaints on the employees of SDG&E.

Published
2001

26. FERC Price Caps: Too Little, Too Late.

Author

Hill, Martin

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Comments on the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's reversal on price caps on electricity in California and the West. Willingness of the U.S. Senate to investigate power industry abuses; Minimal impact on the retail price of power in California; Problems with the commission's least-efficient operator formula.

Published
2001

27. Entergy says rates will stay cool in heat of summer.

Author

Brannon, Keith

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, ENERGY consumption, RATES
Abstract

Announces the stable average electricity costs in the summer of 2001 according to Entergy New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Estimation of residential bills; Details on the 1999 reduced base rates for electricity; Information regarding the rate increase plan of Entergy New Orleans.

Published
2001

28. Good News, Bad News on Local Electricity Rates.

Author

Zion, Lee

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Reports the rollback of electricity rates of San Diego Gas & Electric Co. in California. Range of credits for the utility customers; Impact of the Assembly Bill 265, a rate rollback act, on the retroactive savings of customers; Response of the Utility Consumers' Action Network on the rates.

Published
2000

29. San Diego Officials Decry Rate Plans.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *ELECTRIC industries, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

30. County Supervisors Generate Plan for Municipal Utility.

Author

Graves, Brad

Subjects
ELECTRICITY, MUNICIPAL officials & employees, ELECTRIC utilities, RATES
Abstract

Reveals that county supervisors in California will hire a consultant to evaluate the ideas they generated for arresting the continual increase of electricity rates. Formation of a municipal utility; Use of alternate electricity providers at county facilities; Review of options for securing future power blocks of energy from the power grid.

Published
2000

31. Electricity for the People.

Author

Barlow, Rich

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

Provides information on the proposal of the city of Claremont, New Hampshire, to solve the increase in electricity rates offered by the Connecticut Valley Electric Co. Reasons for the high electricity rates in Claremont; Implication of the proposal.

Published
1999

32. Small biz gets no charge from electricity deregulation.

Author

Plotkin, Hal

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *SMALL business, *RATES, *GOVERNMENT policy, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

Discusses electric-utility market deregulation. Why California small-business owners should take heed of their state's bill; The bill allowing large customers to negotiate rates with electricity providers; Julie Scofield's efforts to enable small energy consumers to aggregate their purchases; Number of state legislatures initiating deregulatory proceedings; Comments of Scofield, Barry Cargill, and Rob Fowler.

Published
1996

33. Cleaning up the Lilco mess may take the largest municipal issue ever.

Author

Forsyth, Randall W.

Subjects
PUBLIC utilities policy, ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Examines New York Governor George Pataki's proposal to break up Long Island Lighting Co. (Lilco) to effect a cut on electric rates. Sale of the transmission and distribution system to Long Island Power Authority (LIPA); LIPA's refinancing of Lilco's outstanding debt and equity securities; Questions posed by Gimme Credit author Carol Levenson; Reasons why Pataki favors the Lilco breakup.

Published
1995

34. U.S. Threatens Energy Traders With Limits On Pricing.

Author

Oppel Jr., Richard A.

Subjects
*TRADING companies, *ENERGY industries, *BUSINESS ethics, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2002

35. In California, Reversal on Energy Rates.

Author

Purdum, Todd S.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *RATES, *POLITICAL attitudes
Abstract

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.

Published
2001

36. Not Enough Power And No Glory.

Author

Holson, Laura M.

Subjects
*ENERGY consumption, *ELECTRICITY, *ENERGY industries, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2001

37. As an Energy Crunch Continues, California's Utilities and Their Customers Clash Over Rates.

Author

Holson, Laura M.

Subjects
*ELECTRIC utilities, *CRISES, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

38. Nuclear Power's Second Act.

Author

Wald, Matthew L.

Subjects
*NUCLEAR reactors, *ELECTRICITY, *PUBLIC utilities, *NUCLEAR power plants, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

39. DIARY.

Author

Meece, Mickey

Subjects
*PERSONAL finance, *ELECTRICITY, *WAGE taxation, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

40. Metro Business.

Author

Fried, Joseph P. and Blair, Jayson

Subjects
*BUSINESS, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES, *COMMERCE
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

41. Deregulation and Weather Fail to Cool Electric Rates.

Author

Pristin, Terry

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *RATES, *RULES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

42. Those Shocking Electric Bills.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *DEREGULATION, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

43. Chairman of Con Ed Blames Power Producers for Rise in Electric Bills.

Author

Blair, Jayson

Subjects
*LEGISLATIVE hearings, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

44. UTILITIES TRYING NEW APPROACHES TO PRICING ENERGY.

Author

Wald, Matthew L.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *ELECTRIC power distribution, *PUBLIC utilities, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

45. Despite Deregulation, Utilities Avoid New York.

Author

Perez-Pena, Richard

Subjects
*ENERGY industries, *ELECTRICITY, *DEREGULATION, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
1999

46. Regulators approve Niagara rate plan.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
1998

47. Utility to cut rates over next 5 years.

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *RATES, NEW York (N.Y.). Public Service Commission
Abstract

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.

Published
1997

48. Con Ed plans a rate freeze for five years.

Author

Salpukas, Agis

Subjects
*PUBLIC utilities policy, *ELECTRICITY, *RATES
Abstract

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.

Published
1996

49. Pataki seeking Lilco breakup to ease rates.

Author

Finder, Alan

Subjects
*ELECTRICITY, *ELECTRIC utilities, *RATES, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

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..

Published
1995

50. Bi-Coastal Problems.

Author

Heslin, Kevin

Subjects
ELECTRIC power failures, ELECTRICITY, RATES
Abstract

Editorial. Comments on the effects of blackouts in the life of the people in California. Increase in prices of power services; Possibility of social disruption and civil unrest; Criticisms on the invitation to attend a 'rolling black out pot luck' by local groups.

Published
2001

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