Dear Eric,  The second of two hearings in the House Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee on Representative Joe Barton's (R-TX) electricity bill will be held on Thursday.  At the first hearing on Wednesday, all four FERC commissioners commented on Barton's bill.  Several industry trade associations will testify during day two of the hearings.  Washington Bureau Chief Peter Cook says Rep. Barton believes the legislation will improve restructuring efforts around the country, while some Democrats on the Subcommittee say the bill goes too far.  We'll bring you more on the debate tomorrow.   Peter also says the bureau will have more from the first Congressional hearing into the collapse of Enron.  Wednesday's hearing is expected to be the first of many on the Hill dealing with the fall of Enron.  Join us Thursday for these reports from Washington.   The Houston bureau will also continue to monitor developments surrounding Enron on Thursday.  We'll have the latest on the energy giant's fall from grace, the bankruptcy case, and reaction to the Enron hearings taking place in Washington.    The Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in a utility refund case on Wednesday.  The Houston bureau reports the case could end in a multi-billion dollar refund for the state's power company customers.  We'll have updates from the proceedings tomorrow.   The President of Mirant California Anne Cleary sits down with ENL's Kym McNicholas on Thursday.  They'll discuss the energy industry and what it needs to do to bring the benefits of deregulation to consumers.   Also, Thomas Dehaan, a Vice President with COEN, talks to Kym about the booming combined-cycle power plant industry.  Dehaan discusses how his company is increasing its market share.  Catch reports from the West Coast bureau on Thursday.      Closing Prices for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001    Crude: $18.36/bbl +$0.28   Unleaded: $0.5172/gallon +$0.111   Heating Oil: $0.5058/gallon +$0.0059   Gas: $2.719/mmBtu -$0.084   Site News: The National Journal listed ENL as one of the top two Best Energy Web sites in its December 8, 2001 issue.  We're excited about the exposure and want to let you know we appreciate your continued support.  From all of us at ENL - thanks!   Keep in mind things are subject to change at a moment's notice. Occasionally guests have to cancel or change time slots.  We'll continue to do our best to keep you updated on future interviews and events.     Be sure to watch our newscasts every business day - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, at the top of each hour.  	 				
 						 	
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