The utility argues that as energy deregulation continues, the company needs to cut costs wherever possible.
The intervention by the state suggested to many that its experiment in energy deregulation had failed.
The merger would create a major new utility in the fast-changing era of energy deregulation.
It was the late 1970's, before Chernobyl brought fear, and energy deregulation made them less attractive.
The banks also have an interest in keeping energy deregulation alive amid the reactions whipped up by California's problems.
Florida ultimately did not pass energy deregulation, but lawmakers debated it for two legislative sessions.
After another crisis week, even some supporters of energy deregulation have given it an F and are seeking government intervention.
And in Congress he has been a longtime proponent of energy deregulation, an issue dear to Enron.
At least half the states have some form of energy deregulation, and four of them are starting down this path within the next year.
(Jan. 20) which discussed energy deregulation in light of Enron's push for less government control.