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Energy Technology: Winner Take All

A review of which technologies and companies stand to win and lose as a result of the 2003 blackout.

After the blackout, the electric industry once again finds itself at a crossroads, confronting it with three basic choices. The authors observe which technologies and companies will win and lose as a result.
Byline: 

E. Kyle Datta and Dan Gabaldon

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Utility Ratemaking & ROE: Rethinking the Tools of the Trade

The industry requires new analytical tools to incorporate the realities of today's higher risk operating and investment environment into the equity allowance process.

With a “return to basics” mantra now common in the industry, coupled with the recognition of under-investment and heightened reliability concerns, most companies are now facing significant capital expenditure programs. Many utilities are considering or have filed for rate relief.
Byline: 

Mark Ciolek, Wallace Jones, and Dr. William Wilson

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Customers Interrupted

Utilities that are short on capacity and operate in a stable regulatory environment may be able to extract value from interruptible rates.

The low prices in today’s wholesale electric markets have resulted in a reduction in the value of the retail market-based rates for both the utility and the customer, but utilities that are short on capacity and operate in a stable regulatory environment may be able to extract some value from interruptible rates.
Byline: 

Mike Whitmore

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People

People for October 1, 2003.

New positions at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Cleco, Avista, and others.
Byline: 

PUF

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Perspective

The crisis of confidence in today's power industry is, at its heart, a crisis of ideas.

Perspective

The crisis of confidence in today's power industry is, at its heart, a crisis of ideas.

 

Byline: 
John B. Howe
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Predicting California Deman Response

How do customers react to hourly prices?


How do customers react to hourly prices?

As California embarks on a Statewide Pricing Pilot (SPP) for residential and small commercial (200 kW) customers, policymakers and participants in the proceedings are asking several questions:

Byline: 
Chris S. King and Sanjoy Chatterjee
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Predicting California Deman Response

How do customers react to hourly prices?


How do customers react to hourly prices?

As California embarks on a Statewide Pricing Pilot (SPP) for residential and small commercial (200 kW) customers, policymakers and participants in the proceedings are asking several questions:

Byline: 
Chris S. King and Sanjoy Chatterjee
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