Pathfinder: restructuring, California style
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The California Public Utilities Commission's (PUC) planned deregulation of the state's electricity sector is expected to lead to a chaotic competition among electric utilities. However, the PUC believes deregulation is the only way for consumers to receive efficient but low-cost power services.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
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IPPs eye rewards-and risks of retail market
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Independent power generators believe that they are in a good position to harness retail profits as the the basic kilowatt-hour charges have been extended beyond the wholesale level. However, the deregulation would also mean that they have to compete with larger utilities.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Coal distribution: monopolies cross swords as coal-burning utilities ask railroads to lower rates
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The onset of electric industry competition demands cooperation between US electric companies and railroads, which represent the cheapest form of coal distribution. Once railroads realize the implications of competition in business, they will likely cooperate.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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