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Duke to settle California power crisis allegations

US power company Duke Energy and some of its subsidiaries will pay $207.5 million to settle allegations that it acted improperly during the California power crisis in 2000/2001. The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc) approved the settlement yesterday.

North Carolina-based Duke was accused of overcharging customers millions of dollars during the crisis, which saw many companies default on payments, and power shortages the length of California.

Ferc said the settlement “will benefit customers by resolving claims against Duke for refunds, price adjustments or other remedies for actions arising out of Duke’s sale of electricity and natural gas

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