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May 21, 2013 to May 23, 2013 | Atlanta, GA
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May 29, 2013 to May 30, 2013 | Chicago, IL
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Jun 09, 2013 to Jun 12, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
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Hedging or Betting?

Lacking regulatory oversight, financial hedges turn into risky speculation.

By John A. Neri

Many utilities engage in hedging to protect customers from price spikes. But unless regulators are involved in crafting and monitoring these programs, they can turn into speculative ventures that put ratepayers at risk — for the benefit of shareholders.

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