Overview

The 3,300 electric power generation and distribution companies in the US produce and deliver electricity to residential customers, commercial businesses, and industrial operations. The industry consists of publicly-owned utilities, electric co-operatives, investor-owned utilities, and power marketers. Operations are either fully or partially regulated, depending on the State they operate in.

Changes in Environmental Laws and Regulations

Environmental laws and regulations are changing constantly and can have large impacts on electric utilities.

Shift to Natural Gas Generation

Low natural gas prices and restrictions on coal and nuclear plants are causing a shift to natural gas for new generating capacity.