International private power

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Alternative Sources of Energy; (USA)

OSTI ID:6967411

Meade, W R; Sharafi, P M

The trend toward greater competition and private sector involvement in the electric utility sector is not limited to the U.S. Seeking to tap the efficiency gains of private enterprise and stimulate investment of private capital, developed and developing countries alike are turning toward private power generation and the privatization of government-run electric utilities. The private power developments covered here include efforts to restructure the utility system: encourage independently generated electricity; and privatize government-owned utilities. Discussion covers several countries.

• OSTI ID: 6967411
• Journal Information: Alternative Sources of Energy; (USA), Journal Name: Alternative Sources of Energy; (USA) Vol. 1:2; ISSN ASEND; ISSN 0146-1001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
ASIA
AUSTRALASIA
CANADA
COMPETITION
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY
EUROPE
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDIA
INDUSTRY
ISLANDS
MARKETING
NEW ZEALAND
NORTH AMERICA
PAKISTAN
PHILIPPINES
POWER GENERATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES
UNITED KINGDOM
WESTERN EUROPE