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California looks to cogeneration: Cogen proves a partial solution to the state's energy problems.

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| November 01, 2003 | Hutchinson, Lois I. | COPYRIGHT 2003 BNP Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

During all address to the emergency Natural Gas Summit in June, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham evoked images of grandmothers freezing in the dark this winter. Natural gas stores remain low since last winter's unusual cold, and demand continues to increase steadily. The hot summer could exacerbate the shortage, leading to soaring prices.

"America's natural gas shortage affects everyone: front senior citizens living on fixed incomes to small business owners trying to keep the lights on," Abraham said, issuing a call for conservation. And for ways to conserve--including difficult lessons learned--California shows the way.

Amid warnings that high gas ...

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