Power and Deregulation
An Online NewsHour special report on electricity and the state of deregulation across the country.

The Early Rate Fight
Facing skyrocketing costs and dwindling supplies, the state Public Utility Commission votes to increase rates. (1/4/01)

Rethinking Deregulation
Other states watch California as consumer anger and costs continue to rise. (11/30/00)

News Updates
Rolling blackouts end, but shortages persist. (3/20/01)
California officials order a second wave of rolling blackouts to relieve strain on an overworked power grid. (3/19/01)

1996: A Look Back at the Debate
Spencer Michels reports on California's plan to bring competition to the power industry. (12/16/96)

1997: Debating Deregulation
FORUM: Two members of Congress consider the potential benefits and pitfalls of utility deregulation. (6/3/97)

Energizing an economy
Hydropower dams boost a local economy in Washington state. (7/16/01)

Power Struggle
Economists Severin Borenstein and Lawrence Makovich offer their perspective on the California energy crisis. (6/20/01)

Price Limits Expanded
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Curt Hebert talks about FERC's vote to broaden price restraints in the West. (6/18/01)

Davis Meets with President Bush
Energy experts debate capping electricity prices in California. (5/30/01)

UPDATE: President Bush rejects California Gov. Gray Davis' call for price caps on electricity. (5/30/01)

Power Talks
REALAUDIO: California holds secret talks with one power generator as officials again deal with rolling blackouts.

The Situation on the Ground
California PBS stations present an in-depth report on the roots of California's energy crisis plus tips on dealing with blackouts.

Shortages on the Farm
The state energy crisis affects big users of power, including the agricultural industry. (3/19/01)

Power to the People
NewsHour Extra: A report on the causes of the crisis for students. (2/7/01)

The Lights of LA
Los Angeles' municipal power system has kept the lights on while other parts of the state go dark. (1/31/01)

The Governor
Gov. Gray Davis discusses efforts to stabilize the power supply. (1/25/01)

More to Come?
Experts debate whether the California crisis is an aberration or a sign of things to come elsewhere. (1/25/01)

The Bay Area Squeeze
Officials work to avoid rolling blackouts near San Francisco. (1/23/01)

Manning the Grid
How officials distribute power in California and what happens when supplies run low. (1/15/01)