21min chapter

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Ari Peskoe Ranks Governance, Footprint, and Market Design

Public Power Underground

CHAPTER

Governance Challenges in Electric Utilities

This chapter examines the complexities of electric utility governance, particularly within Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs). It highlights issues like lobbying influences, the dominance of major companies, and the need for reform in the governance structures to enhance reliability and public interest. The discussion also emphasizes the role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the implications of historical events, such as the West Coast energy crisis, on current regulatory practices.

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