1.   But the universities said a return to utility service would hurt their conservation efforts, and the loss of direct supplies would threaten blackouts.

2.   Critics said it was a political move in the running electrical crisis which has threatened power blackouts throughout the state.

3.   The order expands price restrictions that the agency imposed in April on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods when blackouts were threatened.

4.   The order expands price restrictions the agency imposed in April on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods when blackouts were threatened.

5.   The order would expand price restrictions the agency imposed in April on wholesale electricity sales in California during peak demand periods when blackouts were threatened.