The electric utilities during the 1970s and 1980s

Journal Article · Thu Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:5712907

Studness, C M

This article reviews the financial performance of electric utilities during the 1970s and 1980s and the factors which have affected their performance. Topics include the effects of the energy crisis in 1973, the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island in 1979, the widespread use of imprudence disallowances by regulators after 1984, and the gradual extension of the nation's deregulation movement to the electric utilities.

• OSTI ID: 5712907
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 125:4; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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