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Citizen Power 2121 Murray Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (412) 421-6072 (412) 421-6162 Fax info@citizenpower.com	News Room Citizen Power Press Releases/Statements/Editorials (Documents and images will open in a new window. Large images might be resized to fit to window automatically. If so, click on the bottom-right hand corner of the picture to enlarge it.) December 16, 2009 Philadelphia Inquirer Citizen Power editorial on the negative impacts of electricity deregulation and what steps should be taken to help protect consumers from higher prices. A similar editorial appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot-News on December 29, 2009. May 27, 2009 Citizen Power petitions the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the reactor liner corrosion problems at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant. October 8, 2008 Citizen Power decries Governor Rendell and the legislature's failure to deal with structural problems in the electric choice program. September 18, 2008 Citizen Power calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to investigate why electricity deregulation has failed and to develop long-term corrections to avoid unwarranted rate increases after expiration of rate caps in 2010. April 10, 2008 Citizen Power press release reacting to the release of a new version of energy legislation (SB 221)by the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. October 18, 2007 Citizen Power press release re Executive Director David Hughes' testimony at a hearing before the Energy and Public Utilities Committe of the Ohio Senate on SB 221, Governor Strickland's plan for overhaul of the Ohio electricity deregulation statutes. July 27, 2007 Cleveland Plain Dealer Citizen Power editorial calling on the Governor and the Ohio General Assembly to end the failed electricity deregulation experiment. July 4, 2007 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Editorial by Citizen Power executive director calling for a return to cost of service electricity regulation in Pennsylvania. February 20, 2007 Press release urging the new governor of Ohio Ted Strickland to balance the decades old imbalance at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio by choosing a consumer friendly candidate as the next Chair of the PUCO. February 1, 2007 Press release regarding Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell's "Energy Independence Strategy." January 11, 2007 Press release regarding the PUC's decision to deny FirstEnergy's rate increase request for Met-Ed and Penelec and also deny a ratepayer refund of the $140 million in merger savings resulting from FirstEnergy's acquisition of GPU. November 21, 2004 Press release regarding passage of Pennsylvania's "Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard" law. June 9, 2004 Press Release regarding the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) decision to approve FirstEnergy's "Rate Stabilization Plan", which will increase rates and continue the nuclear bailout or stranded cost collection for an additional three years February 9, 2004 Joint Press Release of several consumer advocacy organizations documenting the pro-utility bias in a selected list of 12 Public Utilities Commission of Ohio decisions during the last five years November 22, 2003, News Herald Citizen Power editorial in the Lake County Ohio News Herald on the Ohio Electric Choice program November 5, 2003 Press Release on the resignation of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel August 24, 2003, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Citizen Power editorial in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Power Hungry: The demon of deregulation" June 2, 2003 Press Release on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's "Report on Market Activity" and decision in the DP&L Market Development Period extension case. Citizen Power argues that the report and the DP&L decision prove that deregulation is not working and calls on the Ohio General Assembly to reinstitute regulation May 14, 2003 Press Release on the introduction of legislation (that Citizen Power helped prepare) in the Ohio Senate that calls for a Renewable Portfolio Standard to be established in Ohio January 10, 2003, Dayton Daily News Citizen Power editorial in the Dayton Daily News: "Time to plug electricity deregulation" May 17, 2002 Press Release announcing the introduction of Citizen Power's legislation in the Pennsylvania House and Senate calling for the creation of an Office of Environmental Advocate April 24, 2002 Press Release with other Ohio groups announcing the filing of a petition at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission calling for an independent investigation of the problem with the Davis Besse reactor vessel head March 27, 2002 Press Release on the termination of Duquesne Light's customer transition charge February 25, 2002, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Citizen Power editorial in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Enron and the perils of deregulation" February 21, 2002 Press Release on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court's decision in favor of Citizen Power and reversing an illegal, hidden rate increase for General Public Utilities customers January 29, 2002 Press Release with other Ohio groups criticizing the introduction of House Bill 414 in the Ohio General Assembly that would fund a study to determine the feasibility of builiding new nuclear power plants in Ohio January 22, 2002 Press Release pointing out that the Public Utilities Commission and Office of Consumers' Counsel reports on the status of the Ohio Electric Choice program are misleading December 13, 2001 Press Release attacking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's decision to deny Citizen Power intervention status in the FirstEnergy shopping credit compliance case. Citizen Power contends this is an attempt by PUCO to prevent the establishment of a record based on Citizen Power's evidence that FirstEnergy's shopping numbers are wrong. PUCO's acceptance of FirstEnergy's numbers will cost customers hundreds of millions of dollars November 5, 2001 Press Release announcing Citizen Power's appeal of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's decision not to review the proposed acquisition of General Public Utilities by FirstEnergy. Citizen Power sought to have PUCO determine if this major utility merger is in the public interest July 19, 2001 Joint Press Release announcing the Citizen Power and Clean Air Council appeal of the PA PUC Order approving the FirstEnergy-GPU merger and rate relief application. July 16, 2001 Joint Press Release of Citizen Power and Public Citizen in connection with the visit by Vice President Dick Cheney to Pennsylvania promoting the administration's energy plan. July 11, 2001, Cleveland Plain Dealer Editorial by Citizen Power economist Roger Odisio, Ph.D. about the Public Utility Commission of Ohio's refusal to investigate FirstEnergy's acquisition of General Public Utilities of New Jersey. June 14, 2001 Press Release denouncing the PA PUC Order approving the Settlement in the FirstEnergy-GPU merger case. June 12, 2001 Press Release calling for the PA PUC to reject the proposed Settlement in the FirstEnergy-GPU merger case. June 4, 2001 Press Release announcing Citizen Power and American Public Power Association appeal of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order denying it has authority over disposition of generation plant ownership. May 24, 2001 Press Release regarding the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval of the FirstEnergy-General Public Utilities (GPU) merger. May 15, 2001 Press Release reacting to the Bush/Cheney energy plan. March 22, 2001 Press Release Regarding Ohio Supreme Court Decision to Deny Citizen Power Hearing on First Energy Transition Plan. November 29, 2000 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Secures $6.35 Million for Low Income Conservation Program October 24, 2000 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Appeal to Ohio Supreme Court of Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's Decision on FirstEnergy Transition Plan. September 23, 2000 Press Release Regarding Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's Denial of Citizen Power's Request for Rehearing on FirstEnergy Transition Plan Order. August 10, 2000 Press Release Announcing Citizen Power Plan to Oppose FirstEnergy Acquisition of General Public Utilities (GPU). July 14, 2000 Citizen Power Editorial in Cleveland Plain Dealer Regarding Upcoming Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's Decision on FirstEnergy Transition Plan Settlement. June 2, 2000 Consumer groups' joint press release criticizing FirstEnergy's restructuring plan that includes a requested $9 billion in "stranded cost" recovery. May 3, 2000 Citizen Power Editorial in Cleveland Plain Dealer Regarding FirstEnergy Transition Plan Settlement April 18, 2000 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Will Continue to Fight FirstEnergy's Anti-Competitive Transition Plan March 28, 1999 Citizen Power Editorial in Pittsburgh Post Gazette Regarding 20th Anniversary of the Three Mile Island Accident February 7, 1999 Press Release Regarding FirstEnergy Attempts to Block Public Hearings on its Restructuring Plan October 5, 1998 Press Release Applauding Duquesne Light's Decision to Abandon Merger Plan with Allegheny Power August 25, 1998 Press Release Asking Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to Close the Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger Case July 28, 1998 Press Release Regarding Duquesne Light's Decision to Withdraw from Merger with Allegheny Power July 23, 1998 Press Release Regarding Pennsylvania Public Utility Commssion's Decision to Review Conditions Put on the Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger June 26, 1998 Press Release Regarding Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Decision to Reconsider the Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger Decision May 28, 1998 Press Release Regarding Nomination Process of New Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Member May 22, 1998 Press Release Regarding Governor Ridge Decision Not to Reappoint Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Member John Hanger May 21, 1998 Press Release Regarding Public Utilities Commission Decision on Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger and Restructuring Cases Citizen Power Press Releases/Statements/ Editorials April 28, 1998, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Citizen Power editorial in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Power in play: a merger of Allegheny Power and DQE would be anti-competitive" April 28, 1998, Harrisburg Patriot News Citizen Power editorial regarding upcoming Public Utilities Commission vote on Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light merger and restructuring cases April 23, 1998 Press Release Regarding Allegheny Power Campaign to Garner Support for Merger with Duquesne Light April 3, 1998 Citizen Power Statement Regarding Launch of "Customer Action Campaign for Lower Electric Rates" March 25, 1998 Press Release, Administrative Law Judges' Decisions in Merger and Restructuring Cases March 19, 1998 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Study Showing Duquesne Light High Profits at Expense of Ratepayers February 3, 1998 Citizen Power Statement, Press Conference with Business Coalition Regarding Utility Merger and Restructuring Cases Before Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission October 7, 1997 Press Release, Pittsburgh City Council Adopts Citizen Power Resolution on Utility Restructuring September 2, 1997 Press Release Announcing Coalition Opposing Duquesne Light & West Penn Power Restructuring Plans July 15, 1997 Statement of Citizen Power Executive Director, David Hughes, @ Pennsylvania Campaign for Clean, Affordable Energy Press Conference on "Stranded Costs" June 18, 1997 Press Release Regarding Pennsylvania's Governor Ridge Receiving the U.S. Energy Association Award May 22, 1997 Press Release Criticizing Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission-PECO Restructuring Order April 7, 1997 Press Release Announcing Citizen Power Opposition to Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger November 27, 1996 Editorial by Citizen Power Executive Director David Hughes calling attention to flaws in the newly enacted "Electric Generation Competition and Customer Choice Act" that may lead to problems in deregulating the retail electricity industry Choice Act March 21, 1988 Executive Director, David Hughes Editorial, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Regarding the Perry and Beaver Valley Nuclear Plants Return to News Room Main Menu Home \| Search \| Feedback \| Links

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Citizen Power Press Releases/Statements/Editorials

(Documents and images will open in a new window. Large images might be resized to fit to window automatically. If so, click on the bottom-right hand corner of the picture to enlarge it.)

December 16, 2009 Philadelphia Inquirer Citizen Power editorial on the negative impacts of electricity deregulation and what steps should be taken to help protect consumers from higher prices. A similar editorial appeared in the Harrisburg Patriot-News on December 29, 2009.

May 27, 2009 Citizen Power petitions the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the reactor liner corrosion problems at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant.

October 8, 2008 Citizen Power decries Governor Rendell and the legislature's failure to deal with structural problems in the electric choice program.

September 18, 2008 Citizen Power calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to investigate why electricity deregulation has failed and to develop long-term corrections to avoid unwarranted rate increases after expiration of rate caps in 2010.

April 10, 2008 Citizen Power press release reacting to the release of a new version of energy legislation (SB 221)by the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.

October 18, 2007 Citizen Power press release re Executive Director David Hughes' testimony at a hearing before the Energy and Public Utilities Committe of the Ohio Senate on SB 221, Governor Strickland's plan for overhaul of the Ohio electricity deregulation statutes.

July 27, 2007 Cleveland Plain Dealer Citizen Power editorial calling on the Governor and the Ohio General Assembly to end the failed electricity deregulation experiment.

July 4, 2007 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Editorial by Citizen Power executive director calling for a return to cost of service electricity regulation in Pennsylvania.

February 20, 2007 Press release urging the new governor of Ohio Ted Strickland to balance the decades old imbalance at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio by choosing a consumer friendly candidate as the next Chair of the PUCO.

February 1, 2007 Press release regarding Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell's "Energy Independence Strategy."

January 11, 2007 Press release regarding the PUC's decision to deny FirstEnergy's rate increase request for Met-Ed and Penelec and also deny a ratepayer refund of the $140 million in merger savings resulting from FirstEnergy's acquisition of GPU.

November 21, 2004 Press release regarding passage of Pennsylvania's "Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard" law.

June 9, 2004 Press Release regarding the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) decision to approve FirstEnergy's "Rate Stabilization Plan", which will increase rates and continue the nuclear bailout or stranded cost collection for an additional three years

February 9, 2004 Joint Press Release of several consumer advocacy organizations documenting the pro-utility bias in a selected list of 12 Public Utilities Commission of Ohio decisions during the last five years

November 22, 2003, News Herald Citizen Power editorial in the Lake County Ohio News Herald on the Ohio Electric Choice program

November 5, 2003 Press Release on the resignation of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

August 24, 2003, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Citizen Power editorial in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Power Hungry: The demon of deregulation"

June 2, 2003 Press Release on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's "Report on Market Activity" and decision in the DP&L Market Development Period extension case. Citizen Power argues that the report and the DP&L decision prove that deregulation is not working and calls on the Ohio General Assembly to reinstitute regulation

May 14, 2003 Press Release on the introduction of legislation (that Citizen Power helped prepare) in the Ohio Senate that calls for a Renewable Portfolio Standard to be established in Ohio

January 10, 2003, Dayton Daily News Citizen Power editorial in the Dayton Daily News: "Time to plug electricity deregulation"

May 17, 2002 Press Release announcing the introduction of Citizen Power's legislation in the Pennsylvania House and Senate calling for the creation of an Office of Environmental Advocate

April 24, 2002 Press Release with other Ohio groups announcing the filing of a petition at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission calling for an independent investigation of the problem with the Davis Besse reactor vessel head

March 27, 2002 Press Release on the termination of Duquesne Light's customer transition charge

February 25, 2002, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Citizen Power editorial in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Enron and the perils of deregulation"

February 21, 2002 Press Release on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court's decision in favor of Citizen Power and reversing an illegal, hidden rate increase for General Public Utilities customers

January 29, 2002 Press Release with other Ohio groups criticizing the introduction of House Bill 414 in the Ohio General Assembly that would fund a study to determine the feasibility of builiding new nuclear power plants in Ohio

January 22, 2002 Press Release pointing out that the Public Utilities Commission and Office of Consumers' Counsel reports on the status of the Ohio Electric Choice program are misleading

December 13, 2001 Press Release attacking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's decision to deny Citizen Power intervention status in the FirstEnergy shopping credit compliance case. Citizen Power contends this is an attempt by PUCO to prevent the establishment of a record based on Citizen Power's evidence that FirstEnergy's shopping numbers are wrong. PUCO's acceptance of FirstEnergy's numbers will cost customers hundreds of millions of dollars

November 5, 2001 Press Release announcing Citizen Power's appeal of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's decision not to review the proposed acquisition of General Public Utilities by FirstEnergy. Citizen Power sought to have PUCO determine if this major utility merger is in the public interest

July 19, 2001 Joint Press Release announcing the Citizen Power and Clean Air Council appeal of the PA PUC Order approving the FirstEnergy-GPU merger and rate relief application.

July 16, 2001 Joint Press Release of Citizen Power and Public Citizen in connection with the visit by Vice President Dick Cheney to Pennsylvania promoting the administration's energy plan.

July 11, 2001, Cleveland Plain Dealer Editorial by Citizen Power economist Roger Odisio, Ph.D. about the Public Utility Commission of Ohio's refusal to investigate FirstEnergy's acquisition of General Public Utilities of New Jersey.

June 14, 2001 Press Release denouncing the PA PUC Order approving the Settlement in the FirstEnergy-GPU merger case.

June 12, 2001 Press Release calling for the PA PUC to reject the proposed Settlement in the FirstEnergy-GPU merger case.

June 4, 2001 Press Release announcing Citizen Power and American Public Power Association appeal of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order denying it has authority over disposition of generation plant ownership.

May 24, 2001 Press Release regarding the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval of the FirstEnergy-General Public Utilities (GPU) merger.

May 15, 2001 Press Release reacting to the Bush/Cheney energy plan.

March 22, 2001 Press Release Regarding Ohio Supreme Court Decision to Deny Citizen Power Hearing on First Energy Transition Plan.

November 29, 2000 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Secures $6.35 Million for Low Income Conservation Program

October 24, 2000 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Appeal to Ohio Supreme Court of Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's Decision on FirstEnergy Transition Plan.

September 23, 2000 Press Release Regarding Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's Denial of Citizen Power's Request for Rehearing on FirstEnergy Transition Plan Order.

August 10, 2000 Press Release Announcing Citizen Power Plan to Oppose FirstEnergy Acquisition of General Public Utilities (GPU).

July 14, 2000 Citizen Power Editorial in Cleveland Plain Dealer Regarding Upcoming Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's Decision on FirstEnergy Transition Plan Settlement.

June 2, 2000 Consumer groups' joint press release criticizing FirstEnergy's restructuring plan that includes a requested $9 billion in "stranded cost" recovery.

May 3, 2000 Citizen Power Editorial in Cleveland Plain Dealer Regarding FirstEnergy Transition Plan Settlement

April 18, 2000 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Will Continue to Fight FirstEnergy's Anti-Competitive Transition Plan

March 28, 1999 Citizen Power Editorial in Pittsburgh Post Gazette Regarding 20th Anniversary of the Three Mile Island Accident

February 7, 1999 Press Release Regarding FirstEnergy Attempts to Block Public Hearings on its Restructuring Plan

October 5, 1998 Press Release Applauding Duquesne Light's Decision to Abandon Merger Plan with Allegheny Power

August 25, 1998 Press Release Asking Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to Close the Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger Case

July 28, 1998 Press Release Regarding Duquesne Light's Decision to Withdraw from Merger with Allegheny Power

July 23, 1998 Press Release Regarding Pennsylvania Public Utility Commssion's Decision to Review Conditions Put on the Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger

June 26, 1998 Press Release Regarding Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Decision to Reconsider the Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger Decision

May 28, 1998 Press Release Regarding Nomination Process of New Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Member

May 22, 1998 Press Release Regarding Governor Ridge Decision Not to Reappoint Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Member John Hanger

May 21, 1998 Press Release Regarding Public Utilities Commission Decision on Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger and Restructuring Cases Citizen Power Press Releases/Statements/ Editorials

April 28, 1998, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Citizen Power editorial in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Power in play: a merger of Allegheny Power and DQE would be anti-competitive"

April 28, 1998, Harrisburg Patriot News Citizen Power editorial regarding upcoming Public Utilities Commission vote on Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light merger and restructuring cases

April 23, 1998 Press Release Regarding Allegheny Power Campaign to Garner Support for Merger with Duquesne Light

April 3, 1998 Citizen Power Statement Regarding Launch of "Customer Action Campaign for Lower Electric Rates"

March 25, 1998 Press Release, Administrative Law Judges' Decisions in Merger and Restructuring Cases

March 19, 1998 Press Release Regarding Citizen Power Study Showing Duquesne Light High Profits at Expense of Ratepayers

February 3, 1998 Citizen Power Statement, Press Conference with Business Coalition Regarding Utility Merger and Restructuring Cases Before Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission

October 7, 1997 Press Release, Pittsburgh City Council Adopts Citizen Power Resolution on Utility Restructuring

September 2, 1997 Press Release Announcing Coalition Opposing Duquesne Light & West Penn Power Restructuring Plans

July 15, 1997 Statement of Citizen Power Executive Director, David Hughes, @ Pennsylvania Campaign for Clean, Affordable Energy Press Conference on "Stranded Costs"

June 18, 1997 Press Release Regarding Pennsylvania's Governor Ridge Receiving the U.S. Energy Association Award

May 22, 1997 Press Release Criticizing Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission-PECO Restructuring Order

April 7, 1997 Press Release Announcing Citizen Power Opposition to Allegheny Power-Duquesne Light Merger

November 27, 1996 Editorial by Citizen Power Executive Director David Hughes calling attention to flaws in the newly enacted "Electric Generation Competition and Customer Choice Act" that may lead to problems in deregulating the retail electricity industry Choice Act

March 21, 1988 Executive Director, David Hughes Editorial, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Regarding the Perry and Beaver Valley Nuclear Plants

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