For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Media Contact: Margita Thompson or Gena Grebitus, 916-445-4571

M E D I A     A D V I S O R Y

CEC Chairman Joe Desmond to Hold
Web News Conference on High Gas Prices and
Governor's New Biofuels Executive Order

Using an interactive web-based presentation program, Joseph Desmond , Chairman of the California Energy Commission, will discuss the Governor's call for an investigation into high gasoline and diesel prices. He will also discuss the Governor's Executive Order directing state agencies to expand the use of biofuels. Only credentialed media will be allowed on the call.

When: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Time: 2:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time