Supply and demand in California's restructured electricity market

Journal Article · Sun Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1999 · GRC Bulletin

OSTI ID:751732

Wiser, Ryan H ^[1]; Golove, William

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The Electric Industry is being dramatically transformed, with three states: California, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island already open to retail competition ion and many more expected to follow suit over the next few years. Reform proponents see blue skies ahead. Pointing to the benefits provided by the deregulation of other industries, they expect electric restructuring to drive down costs, better services to all customer. Indeed, if one is to believe the govenor of California, the state/s bold experiment to restructure its electric industry will offer something for everyone; vibrant competition, lower rates for all customers, job creation, reliable and efficient operations.

• Research Organization: Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 751732
• Report Number(s): LBNL--43244
• Journal Information: GRC Bulletin, Journal Name: GRC Bulletin
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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