The FERC Uncorked?
If you have quoted Commissioner Massey accurately ("Hoecker Takes FERC Helm, Makes Assignments," Inside Washington, Sept. 1, p. 53), there is the distinct possibility that he has drunk too much wine!
Milton J. Grossman
Attorney
Washington, D.C.
Editor's Note: Our associate legal editor, Lori A. Burkhart, confirms the quote (em "I've visited his house, I've swam in his pool, I've drank his wine" (em but protects her sources.
A Meter Isn't a Telephone
Ralph Masiello and Sue Scott provide key insights into several important metering issues such as accuracy standards and technical certification in their recent interview ("Meter Markets: A New Value Proposition," Sept. 1, 1997, p. 38.)
However, Mr. Masiello's prediction that one day "consumers will be able to go to Circuit City and buy a meter. Just like with telephones,"gave me pause. While Mr. Masiello seemed to intend it only half-seriously, the analogy is one that I hear more and more today as we all note the parallels between telecommunications and electric utility restructuring.