Air quality and electricity: What competition may mean

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1996 · Resources

OSTI ID:457889

Burtraw, D; Krupnick, A J; Palmer, K L

Although the likely breakup of the US electricity industry is heralded as an economic boon to business and consumers alike, the downside to more competition is debatable, especially since the uncertainties involved are many. Whether the air we breathe improves or worsens will depend on choices consumers, producers, and policymakers have yet to make. Economic analysis of alternative regulatory options offers insights into what could happen.

• OSTI ID: 457889
• Journal Information: Resources, Journal Issue: 123; Other Information: PBD: Spr 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
COMPETITION
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS