Legislative outlook for electric companies in the 95th Congress
Executives of electric companies are urged to make a critical examination of the Carter Administration's appointments and policy initiatives in order to have a voice in keeping legislation free of unnecessary hardships. Congress as a whole is expected to work well together under the new Congressional leadership, although the new leaders lack the power enjoyed by their predecessors. Reorganization of committees in both Houses has diffused energy policy matters. Carter appointees are reviewed; their strengths and weaknesses pinpointed. Carter's proposed energy reorganization is found to be similar to the recommendations of former President Ford, but with some differences. Congress, in writing the authorizing legislation, must deal with several controversial issues: (1) how to insulate the regulatory sector of a single agency: (2) divesting the successful Securities Exchange Commission, of its authority; and (3) diffusion, and separation of conservation and environmental policy from the agencies close to the end-users. The breadth and general acceptance of Carter's goals raises the question of how effective his appeal for public input will be. The author believes the country may well help devise a new national ethic, but he foresees little impact on energy demand. Electric companies will continue to be affected by piecemeal legislation on environmental issues, rate and regulatory reforms, and conversion to coal. (DCK)
- Research Organization:
- National Association of Electric Companies, Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 7218957
- Journal Information:
- Electr. Perspect.; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Perspect.; (United States) Vol. 77/2; ISSN ELPED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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