If the layoff includes linemen(repair crews) expect your wait time for service restoration after outages from storms and the like to be significantly longer. If EWEB’s plan is to rely on  other utility’s “loaner” crews to make up the slack, then those utilities knowing that they are in effect subsidizing EWEB's cost cutting  may just decide to send a bill for services rendered. In a major disaster (ie. earthquake)  scenario EWEB can’t expect any outside help. Free lunches are few and far between. I applaud the effort to hold the line on costs, but I question how much "fat" EWEB can trim before it starts cutting away muscle. It will be interesting to see the cut list.