California utility regulators overstepped their authority in establishing the institute and can't force ratepayers to pick up the tab, the opinion says.
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Power plant additions have failed to keep up with electricity demand, Cal-ISO says. >>
The governor says it is needed to transfer clean energy, but opponents say it's a new threat to California's natural resources. >>
Customer bills could soar under a plan to require public energy suppliers that rely heavily on coal to buy the right to pollute from private suppliers with cleaner nuclear and hydroelectric power. >>
The agency's advocacy arm says the utility's request for a 20% increase for bill payers next year is unwarranted. >>
ENVIRONMENT
The PUC-approved institute would research ways to cut emissions, but some question the fairness of charging ratepayers. >>
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