Ohio Legislature Opens Special Session on Energy Emergency
Ohio lawmakers meet in special session to back Gov Rhodes in conservation efforts as the energy emergency extends through winter. PUCO outlines minimal gas supply plans while utilities curb usage and Dayton area schools debate closures. Federal aid remains available to support the state's gas and unemployment needs.
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Associated Press
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
House
Senate
Rhodes
Columbus
Tom Mood
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
John C. Mahaney Jr
Blic Utilities Commission of
PUCO
Dayton Power & Light Co
Thermostat Jump Won't Drop Pressure Under State Energy Alert
Ohio Gov Rhodes declares energy emergency urging residents to cut natural gas use. CG&E explains that even if all 300,000 plus customers raised thermostats 10 degrees together, system pressures would remain stable as daily usage varies. Weather outlook shows cloudy with snow flurries and temps in the teens.
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Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Ohio
Rhodes
Cg&e
Bruce Stoecklin
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Mississippi
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Georgia
Carolinas
Pennsylvania
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Illinois
Indiana
Federal Energy Administration
Ohio utilities plan deeper gas curtailments amid crisis
Columbia Gas of Ohio will cut supplies starting February 1 affecting 1,650 industrial and 13,300 commercial users as curtailment levels rise to 85 percent for large gas users. Dayton leader RK Killen says energy emergency is real while CG&E flags 70 special contracts cut and 20 percent for large nondomestic users including 75 schools.
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Associated Press
Columbia Gas
Ohio
Marvin E. White
White
Columbia
Dayton
RK. B. Killen
Dayton Power & Light Co
Killen
David Altemuehle
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Rhodes
Cg&e
Rhodes proposes record Ohio budget totaling 14.5 billion
Gov. Rhodes administration unveils a 14.5 billion two year state budget with optimism for growth and adequate funding for education health and welfare. Budget chief Wilkins cautions potential energy shortfalls could strain the plan as revenues rise 22 percent to 8.76 billion in the general revenue fund.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
William W. Wilkins
Wilkins
Bable
Rhodes
Ohio Board of Regents
Cincinnati
Youngstown
Dayton
John J Gilligan
Carter weighs lifting natural gas price controls
President Carter considers removing federal price controls on natural gas to ease a shortage tied to bitter cold. An adviser group drafts emergency legislation to allow gas pipeline moves, while White House reviews the proposals and notes possible market shifts without immediate commitment.
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Washington
Carter
James Schlesinger
Congressional Committee
White House
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