51.  But utility companies are reacting differently to the changes.

52.  But utility companies do not seem to be very interested in the concept of energy meters as art.

53.  But we have been conditioned by utility companies to put up and shut up.

54.  By controlling the transmission lines, the state could invite utility companies around the country to compete to sell electricity to Long Island customers.

55.  Call the utility company to have the flame adjusted.

56.  Carol E. Murphy, executive director of Independent Power Producers of New York, said she expected utility companies to sue the state over the measure.

57.  Cable and Wireless, another British carrier, recently broke off an alliance with two German utility companies, Veba A.G. and RWE A.G.

58.  Charter dropped its suit, and pledged to redouble its efforts to upgrade its existing system and compete head-on with the utility company.

59.  Chemical company Hoechst AG and utility company Veba AG led the advance.

60.  CHILEAN stocks fell as concern mounted, especially among foreign investors, that utility company earnings will be weaker than expected.