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Electricity Restructuring Fact Sheets
                                         

Since 1996, the deregulation of electricity generation has resulted in focusing public attention on various facets of the electric power industry. As the State by State transition gradually expands, some States have been more successful than others.

Concerned citizens are raising many questions. The availability of electricity has been a major concern and the volatility of electricity prices has increased. To assist our readers with basic facts concerning electricity deregulation, we are providing fact sheets that answer the most frequently asked questions. These questions can be grouped into five main categories:

  • Electric Power Industry Restructuring
  • Electricity Retail Prices
  • U. S. Electricity Supply and Demand
  • Competition in Wholesale Trade
  • Transmission Infrastructure

You may click on any of the fact sheets listed below which include linkages that enable the reader to get more detail and information on related subjects. Additional subsets of these fact sheets will be forthcoming.

Electric Power Industry Restructuring Fact Sheet
Electricity Retail Price Fact Sheet

Electricity Supply and Demand Fact Sheet
Electricity Transmission Fact Sheet
Wholesale Competition in the U.S. Electric Power Industry Fact Sheet

Other Links

All About Electricity
California Electricity Situation
Electric Power Industry Restructuring and Deregulation
Map and Status of State Electric Industry Restructuring Activity

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