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One of Schwarzeneggers boldest moves, however, will be to enter into quick settlements with about a dozen energy companies accused of manipulating the states electricity market during the height of the states energy crisis two years ago … Schwarzenegger aides said the lawsuits are deterring energy companies from building power plants in California, which could lead to another energy crisis in 2006, and the legal wrangling alone is costing the state millions of dollars. Its time to settle and move on, a top aide to Schwarzenegger said. We dont want to inherit litigation.