Structural evolution in the electric utility industry

Journal Article · Thu Jan 04 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:5245399

Kahn, E P ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)

This article anticipates (and discusses) the changes in structure, planning, and operations that will be thrust upon the electric utility industry by the emergency of competition, which is assumed to have reached nearly irreversible momentum. Some of them present problems for solution. The significance of others is uncertain from a public interest standpoint, or that of cost and reliability of service for consumers. The author also considers the possibility that the decentralization which accompanies increased competition initially will ultimately eventuate in a greater degree of consolidation in this industry.

• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 5245399
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Vol. 125:1; ISSN 0033-3808
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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