A formal methodology for developing ring-fencing arrangements and setting conditions.
How can decision makers determine the appropriate degree of ring-fencing for a utility holding company? The authors propose a systematic and objective method – recognizing business and financial risks specific to the regulated utility and its affiliates.
Mining price signals in Ontario’s electricity market.
Picturing utilities in a series of sobering snapshots.
Carlyle Group acquires Red Oak plant from Energy Capital Partners; Tenaska acquires U.S. Power Generating Co.; Southern California Edison floats $1.6 billion in bonds in three tranches; Energy Trading Partners issues $1.5 billion in bonds; plus debt issues by ONEOK, Spectra Energy, TVA, MidAmerican, PECO, and Duke, totaling $9.2 billion.
Utilities get serious about social media.
Regulators weigh interest rate climate and future Fed policy in setting allowed return on equity.
State regulators address transformative forces.
Superstorm disruption calls for a new utility architecture.
Useful analytics to improve program performance.