21st century will transform power industry
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The US electricity industry is undergoing major restructuring, with utilities being vertically integrated. However, reforms will transform the electric utility industry into an industry driven mainly by competitive market forces. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has already called on utilities to treat all wholesale transactions the same, and several other factors will change the industry dramatically, such as customer insistence on lower prices.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1997
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Beyond combustion: fuel cell cars for the 21st century
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Fuel cell is an energy conversion device that may solve the problem brought about by the increasing number of cars that contribute to increased tailpipe emissions of internal combustion engine cars. It is poised to replace the internal combustion engine in cars while hydrogen will ultimately act as a substitute for hydrocarbon fuel in fuel cell vehicles. Together, they are set to give the future generation a comparatively lower emission of greenhouse gases.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1998
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Role for regulators in new power market
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US state representatives are considering the structure and function of the regulatory bodies which will govern the US electric industry after deregulation. They will be required to ensure that electricity supplies are consistent and reliable, regardless of the inevitable cost-cutting measures the industry takes in a competitive marketplace. They will be expected to ensure that electricity prices are fare and reasonable. Other aspects are discussed.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1997
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