Government and market pressures cut prices in Japan

Article Abstract:

Electric utilities in Japan were compelled to slash prices by 20% by 2001 due to pressures from both the Japanese government and the market. A proposed policy requiring utilities to reveal the prices offered by independent power producers will likely cut overall electricity prices.

Japan, Deregulation

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Overruling the rulemakers: FERC vs states on NUG contracts

Article Abstract:

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accusing the state governments of California and Connecticut for allowing electric utilities to enter non-utility generation contracts. It claims that the contracts violate the Public Utility Regulations Policies Act of 1978.

Cases, California, Connecticut, United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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Latin America: a better bet than Asia, say developers

Article Abstract:

Electric utilities firms are looking to Latin American markets such a Chile and Argentina instead of Asian regions to develop new projects. The region's need of some 120,000 MW in new power by the year 2010 has made it the prime area for power development.

International aspects, Energy policy, Asia, Latin America

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