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1. Why?
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jan 01, 02:04 PM EST

2. Demand for electricity to grow at a good pace
Business Times Jan 01, 11:05 PM EST

3. Water quenches power thirst
China Daily Jan 01, 08:28 PM EST

4. Natural gas customers to see rates climb again
Morning Star - Wilmington, N.C. Jan 01, 01:54 PM EST

5. Natural gas supply snag raises bills in Enumclaw
The News Tribune Tacoma, WA Jan 01, 05:16 PM EST

6. Malakoff steals a march as Tenaga puts off asset sales (HL)
Business Times Jan 01, 11:05 PM EST

7. Expo aims to be platform for SMI to meet with service providers
Business Times Jan 01, 11:05 PM EST

8. VoIP services poised for rapid Asia-Pacific growth
The New Straits Times Jan 01, 09:04 PM EST

9. Canadian Telco Goes To Court Over Beef With Regulators
Newsbytes Jan 01, 09:20 PM EST

10. Help available for high gas bills
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jan 01, 02:04 PM EST

11. Prescription drug, tax breaks enacted
UPI Jan 01, 04:25 PM EST

12. Soaring Energy Prices In California Have Businesses There Feeling The 
Pinch Experts Say Financial Shock Is Just Beginning To Ripple Through State's 
Economy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jan 01, 11:01 AM EST

13. Iran: Capacity of power plants to increase
BBC Monitoring Middle East - Economic Jan 01, 09:38 AM EST

14. Electricity transmission assets transferred
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jan 01, 02:04 PM EST

15. From New York to Paris to Tokyo, The Stock Pickers' Picks for 2001
International Herald Tribune Jan 01, 11:26 AM EST

16. Philippines: Korean firm scraps expansion plan due to unstable political 
climate
BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific - Economic Jan 01, 05:45 AM EST

17. Turkmenistan to stop delivering gas to Russia because of disagreement 
over price
BBC Monitoring Former Soviet Union - Economic Jan 01, 06:25 AM EST

18. Indonesian Decentralization Worries Investors
International Herald Tribune Jan 01, 11:26 AM EST

19. Varied Tasks for European Development Bank
International Herald Tribune Jan 01, 11:26 AM EST

20. What the Sunday papers tipped for the year ahead
The Scotsman Jan 01, 07:47 AM EST

21. UTILITIES: Gas, electric rates to rise
The Las Vegas Review-Journal Jan 01, 10:48 AM EST

22. Dp&L Future In Owner's Hands
Dayton Daily News Jan 01, 03:24 AM EST

23. Take Back Power Plants, Analyst Says
The Columbian Dec 31, 06:54 PM EST

24. California Utility Outrages Customers with Request for 40-Percent Rate 
Hike
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 31, 03:50 PM EST

25. Good News, Bad News on Local Electricity Rates
San Diego Business Journal Jan 01, 01:48 AM EST

26. Little Rock, Ark., Hospitals Rely on Emergency Power to Survive Ice Storm
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 31, 06:10 PM EST

27. Texas company to build $350 million power plant in Cabell County
State Journal-Charleston WV Jan 01, 01:48 AM EST

28. Drought Leaves Tacoma, Wash., Hydroelectric Reservoir Resources Below 
Normal
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 31, 06:00 PM EST

29. Genesis Of State's Energy Fiasco / String of bad decisions on 
deregulation could end up costing consumers $40 billion
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 31, 08:57 AM EST

30. GTL Resources
The Sunday Telegraph London Dec 31, 02:19 PM EST

31. Clinton releases more emergency aid money
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dec 31, 04:07 PM EST

32. Week In Review
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dec 31, 04:07 PM EST

33. Huntington Beach, Calif., Power Plant Criticized for Increased Production
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 31, 03:00 PM EST

34. The Record, Hackensack, N.J., Your Money's Worth Column
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 31, 03:40 PM EST

35. Stung by rising costs, many Albertans turning into energy
Associated Press Dec 31, 12:48 PM EST

36. Bush May Face Energy Problems In First Days On Job, Analysts Say Some Add 
There's Not Much He Can Do To Cut Prices
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Dec 31, 10:55 AM EST

37. President Frees Funds To Help Poor Pay Soaring Heating Bills $300 Million 
In Emergency Aid Will Go Mostly To Midwest And Northeast
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Dec 31, 10:55 AM EST

38. Turkmenistan to cut gas to Russia on New Year's Eve
BBC Monitoring Newsfile Dec 31, 11:56 AM EST

39. Business Week In Review
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 31, 08:57 AM EST

40. Power woes unlikely in Ariz.
The Tucson Citizen Dec 30, 11:05 PM EST

41. Dp&L Parent Looking For Buyer
Dayton Daily News Dec 31, 03:27 AM EST

42. Another Utility Bailout Should Leave Us Cold
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 31, 08:57 AM EST

43. FORECAST 2001 / In a Word ... Moderation
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 31, 08:57 AM EST

44. Russian government endorses gas deal with Ukraine
BBC Monitoring Former Soviet Union - Economic Dec 31, 07:34 AM EST

45. Cinergy Lawsuit settlement; Finalize clean-air deal
The Cincinnati Enquirer Dec 31, 09:54 AM EST

46. Cinergy Sets Example On Clean Air
Dayton Daily News Dec 31, 03:27 AM EST

47. Briefly
The Palm Beach Post Dec 31, 02:47 AM EST

48. Natural gas hike of $10 a month is set for area around Springs
The Gazette Dec 31, 01:06 AM EST

49. Gas Bills Skyrocket; Worse Yet To Come
The Commercial Appeal Memphis, TN Dec 30, 08:55 PM EST

50. Options aired at public hearing on California's power crisis RATE 
INCREASES: Advocates suggest utilities buy back power plants sold because of 
deregulation

51. Madison utility asks for rate increase
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dec 30, 04:05 PM EST

52. California at energy impasse
Tulsa World Dec 30, 07:34 PM EST

53. Memorandum For The Heads Of Executive Departments And Agencies
U.S. Newswire Dec 30, 12:35 PM EST

54. President Clinton's Radio Address to the Nation: Keeping the Heat and 
Lights On During Unusually Cold Weather
U.S. Newswire Dec 30, 12:15 PM EST

55. Salt Lake City-Based Firm to Build Pipeline in Utah
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 30, 05:20 AM EST

56. Memorandum For The Administrator Of The Small Business Administration
U.S. Newswire Dec 30, 12:25 PM EST

57. Looking For a New Year's Resolution? DWP Offers One Worth Keeping: Energy 
Efficiency; DWP Programs Help Customers Save Money, Conserve Energy
Business Wire Dec 30, 02:10 PM EST

58. Give Consumers More Control, Puc Chairman Says
Denver Rocky Mountain News Dec 30, 05:57 AM EST

59. PG&E Workers May Lose Their Annual Bonuses / PG&E Workers May Lose Their 
Annual Bonuses
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 30, 07:38 AM EST

60. Weather, shortage hit gas prices
The Des Moines Register Dec 30, 03:40 AM EST

61. End Run Around PG&E Envisioned / Commission wants plan on S.F. ballot
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 30, 07:38 AM EST

62. Clinton Plans $300M in Energy Aid
Associated Press Dec 30, 10:45 AM EST

63. Ukrainian party leader: president seeks total control
BBC Monitoring Former Soviet Union - Political Dec 30, 09:06 AM EST

64. Arkansas Utility Officials Say Power May Not Be Restored Until Jan. 6
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 30, 04:40 AM EST

65. PG&E Tells PUC Bankruptcy Looms Without Rate Hike / Utility wants 26% 
more for supplying electricity
The San Francisco Chronicle Dec 30, 07:38 AM EST

66. Alt fuel may flow in Tucson City plans public compressed natural gas 
stations
The Arizona Daily Star Dec 30, 05:48 PM EST

67. Gas prices boost local energy stocks
Tulsa World Dec 29, 04:10 PM EST

68. High US gas prices expected to persist
Oil & Gas Journal Dec 30, 02:11 AM EST

69. More Choice to Face Illinois Utility Customers as Deregulation Looms
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 30, 05:50 AM EST

70. Utilities Group Asks High Court For Help
The Palm Beach Post Dec 30, 02:58 AM EST

71. Business Headlines
Dayton Daily News Dec 30, 03:34 AM EST

72. Premier calls on finance, industry to help meet economic challenge
South China Morning Post Dec 30, 02:05 AM EST

73. California Energy Crisis Drives Natural Gas Prices to Record Levels; 
Suppliers Declining to Sell Commodity; Crisis Threatens PG&E's Ability to 
Purchase Gas for Its Customers
Business Wire Dec 29, 09:10 PM EST

74. Schools Form Pool To Buy Cheap Electricity
Dayton Daily News Dec 30, 03:34 AM EST

75. Net: Dpl For Sale, Says Cinergy Is Possible Suitor
Dayton Daily News Dec 30, 03:34 AM EST

76. Still no explanations for East Hereford natural gas explosion
Associated Press Dec 29, 11:38 PM EST

77. [ Bankrupt Daewoo plans ]
South China Morning Post Dec 30, 02:05 AM EST

78. Buyer confidence at lowest point since Dec. 1998
Chicago Sun-Times Dec 30, 01:47 AM EST

79. California Governor Meets with Fed Chairman, Discusses Utility Bankruptcy
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 30, 04:30 AM EST

80. California utilities plead for rate hike
Tulsa World Dec 29, 04:10 PM EST

81. Emergency Meeting Will Address Northwest Power Shortage
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 03:30 PM EST

82. California power companies struggle to win rate hikes
Times Union Albany, NY Dec 29, 03:48 PM EST

83. California groups at odds over power RATE HIKES LOOM: No agreement on 
solutions, with some critics saying let the companies fail
The News Tribune Tacoma, WA Dec 29, 03:58 PM EST

84. ADVISORY/ NSTAR Storm Safety Tips
Business Wire Dec 29, 05:11 PM EST

85. Weather Benefits Oklahoma Energy Companies
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 05:40 PM EST

86. GrandeTel Technologies Inc. Releases 3rd Quarter Results
Business Wire Dec 29, 11:10 PM EST

87. Sport Supply Group Settles MacGregor Litigation and Reports Results of 
Operations for the Year Ended September 29, 2000
Business Wire Dec 29, 07:10 PM EST

88. DPL Inc. to Explore Strategic Alternatives
Business Wire Dec 29, 05:11 PM EST

89. (BTOB) VerticalNet Extends Exchange Offer for SierraCities.com Inc. to 
January 16, 2001
Business Wire Dec 29, 08:10 PM EST

90. The New Tools of Russian Power: Oil and Gas Pipelines
UPI Dec 29, 05:55 PM EST

91. NYMEX closes higher to end year
UPI Dec 29, 05:25 PM EST

92. CB&I Completes Acquisition of Howe-Baker International
Business Wire Dec 29, 03:10 PM EST

93. SNAP2 Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings and Year-end Results 
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2000
Business Wire Dec 29, 03:10 PM EST

94. Intershop's direct-selling e-business software, NEW STRAITS
Associated Press Dec 29, 03:23 PM EST

95. Unitil/Concord Electric Company and Unitil/Exeter & Hampton Electric 
Company Fuel and Purchased Power Rates to Increase January 1
Business Wire Dec 29, 12:11 PM EST

96. Schmitt Industries Reports Results for Second Fiscal Quarter of 2001
Business Wire Dec 29, 03:10 PM EST

97. Castle Energy Corporation Rejects Bids for Oil and Gas Properties and 
Announces Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire Dec 29, 12:11 PM EST

98. Baker to Take Charge Resulting From Judgement In ADF Litigation
Business Wire Dec 29, 01:10 PM EST

99. Covad Restructures Direct Channel as Part of Previously Announced 
Restructuring Initiative; Includes Additional Staff Reductions, Office 
Consolidations and CO Closings
Business Wire Dec 29, 12:11 PM EST

100. Higher Electricity Prices in Massachusetts Appear to Reduce Competition
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 03:10 AM EST

101. Reactor restarted at Ukraine's Zaporizhia nuclear plant
Associated Press Dec 29, 10:28 AM EST

102. Russia's government releases details of natural gas deal
Associated Press Dec 29, 08:54 AM EST

103. OPINION: Present Economic Situation Could Easily Become a Financial 
Crisis
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 05:40 PM EST

104. Gas Blast Kills 4 in Russia
Associated Press Dec 29, 05:01 AM EST

105. Kern County, Calif., Puts Out Welcome Mat for New Electric Power Plants
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 12:10 AM EST

106. Wisconsin Energy to Sell Power Plants
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 28, 09:10 PM EST

107. California Regulators Consider Request by Utilities for Rate Hikes
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 28, 11:00 PM EST

108. Chicago-Area Residents Struggle to Pay Higher Natural Gas Bills
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 28, 10:30 PM EST

109. One person hurt in natural gas explosion near Quebec-Vermont
Associated Press Dec 29, 12:51 AM EST

110. Rising Natural Gas Prices a Boon for Buffalo, N.Y., Investment Firm
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 12:50 AM EST

111. Calif power rate hearings end
UPI Dec 28, 10:35 PM EST

112. Dallas-Based Oil Firm Makes Bid for Canadian Counterpart
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec 29, 12:10 AM EST

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