PG&E Opposed Public Power Projects in California in Order to

question 16

Multiple Choice

PG&E opposed public power projects in California in order to

• A)provide cheaper power.
• B)preserve free enterprise.
• C)preserve its monopoly.
• D)bring socialism to the power industry.

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