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Power for the People: Protecting States' Energy Policy Interests in an Era of Deregulation
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Comments/Reviews
Description: Power for the People examines the tension between the social and political interests of states and the market in the case of energy policy. The author has conducted extensive research on California's experience with energy restructuring, and assesses how the diverging interests of the market vs. the state resulted in that notable failure of energy deregulation. She includes overviews of many other states, and offers analysis on how states can balance their own interests with the market without imposing high costs on their citizens or the environment.
This is the first book to look at deregulation from the point of view of the consumer and the states. Exceptionally clear, balanced, and well-written, it is essential reading for anyone interested in public policy, energy studies, and government deregulation of services, and would also be an ideal supplement for any courses in these areas.
Selected Contents:
List of Tables and Figures
Preface
1. Introduction
2. A Brief History of U.S. Energy Policy
3. The States and Energy Policy, 1975-1995
4. Restructuring Electricity
5. Restructuring the California Electricity Market: A Case Study
6. Restructuring in Other States
7. State Energy Policy in 2001
8. The Market and the States
9. Balancing the Interests of the States and the Market
10. The Future of Electricity Deregulation
11. Public Policy and the Market
12. Epilogue
Appendix 1. State Energy Offices and Web Sites
Appendix 2. Priority Areas
Notes
References
Further Reading
Index
Comment(s): "Timney's book gives a clear narrative of a complex topic. No one has explained the politics behind electricity policy so well." -- David Howard Davis, University of Toledo
"A must-read for scholars, practitioners and citizens seeking to understand the mystery of how the politics of energy regulation really works. Riveting, substantive and written with exceptional clarity." -- Susan J. Tolchin, Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University
    
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