3860 Department of Water Resources
Program Descriptions

45 - CALIFORNIA ENERGY RESOURCES SCHEDULING

For a limited period of time, this program purchased electric power on behalf of the state's investor-owned utilities. Beginning January 1, 2003, the utility companies resumed responsibility for purchasing power from the spot market. The utilities, however, continue to receive power from the Department's long-term energy contracts with energy suppliers, under which the Department retains legal and financial responsibility. Additionally, the Department retains the legal and financial responsibility for administering $11.25 billion in revenue bonds issued to repay the General Fund for money borrowed and power purchased during the energy crisis and funding of reserve accounts necessary to maintain an investment grade credit rating associated with the revenue bonds.