Another energy firm sued

Lockyer alleges price gouging of $850 million by Powerex of Canada.
By Dale Kasler — Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST Friday, February 11, 2005

California sued another electricity supplier Thursday over its role in the energy crisis, accusing a government-owned Canadian power generator of $850 million in price gouging.

The lawsuit filed by Attorney General Bill Lockyer against BC Hydro’s Powerex subsidiary represents the latest attack by state officials on the companies that sold power to California as prices soared.

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