Dear brad,  I'm Washington Bureau Chief Peter Cook filling in for Jay Rickerts.   In Washington, we'll continue to examine the major energy issues expected to arise during the New Year.  We'll take a look at what Congress will do with comprehensive energy and electricity legislation.  Our Washington bureau will also follow the FERC and its push for regional transmission organizations and wholesale competition.   These are some of the issues we'll look at as 2002 begins.   On Wednesday, energy consultant and former Assistant Secretary of Energy during the Clinton Administration Robert Gee will join us in the Washington bureau.  He'll give us his take on the U.S. relationship with OPEC and we'll get his assessment on the start of retail competition in Texas.  Gee will join us during the noon ET newscast on Wednesday.   The big switch is coming to Houston - On Wednesday we'll bring you a report on deregulation starting in Texas on January 1.  The Houston bureau will have details on how the power grid reacted to the switch, and get an update from retail electricity providers.     Also from Houston, John S. Herold, Inc. CEO Arthur Smith says upcoming earnings releases may hold some unwanted surprises. He'll join us from Houston on Wednesday to discuss his company's research report and what we can look forward to in 2002.  Catch these reports from the Houston bureau on Wednesday.       Closing Prices for Monday, Dec. 31, 2001    Crude: $19.84/bbl -$0.57   Unleaded: $0.5725/gallon -$0.0157   Heating Oil: $0.5507/gallon -$0.0158   Gas: $2.570/mmBtu -$0.204   Scheduling Note: We're dark on New Year's Day.  We'll see you Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. ET.  Thanks for making this a great first year at EnergyNewsLive - Have a Happy New Year!     Keep in mind things are subject to change at a moment's notice. Occasionally guests have to reschedule 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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