Other competitors in the consumer cyclical sector include: Dana Holding Corporation (DAN), Meritor (MTOR), and Enova Systems, Inc. (ENA).

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In a market that also boasts ProEnergy, Enova, Engage, Ensource and Enerchange, this has hardly helped distinguish utilities in the eyes of consumers.

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Pacific Enterprises, the parent of the Southern California Gas Company, plans to move to San Diego when it merges with Enova, the parent of San Diego Gas and Electric.

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