The article 'linked' above might indicate the 'why'. California got the 'discount' from the old price, not knowing that if they waited, they would get the even lower 'new' price.
Note to Governor---When the 'SALE' ends today, it usually means that tomorrow starts a 'new' and often 'better' one.
How 'dumb' are the DOOFI we have in Sacramento? The 'campaign contribution' was the 'deal closer'. Government has a sad lack of business acumen. 'Buy High, Sell Low'. If there is no hope for a 'smarter' government, we had better make sure that it gets a whole lot smaller.
That's what Davis did to us when he panicked during the energy crunch ... and we're going to be paying for it for years ...