This project report studies and forms a conclusion on the benefit/drawbacks of the deregulation of electrical service. The focus was first directed to the State of Massachusetts, and then the nation as a whole. The authors of this project are of the opinion that the effects of deregulation will be positive in the long run. A more dynamic power industry will be created, able to make use of technological innovation, and do so more efficiently than the existing structure. More responsible power companies will supply cheaper power.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• McCarthy, Matthew Gerard
• Parsons, Trevor Daniel
• Minka, Stephen Charles

Subject

• Energy
• Industry
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99D069I

Keyword

• Energy policy
• Electric power distribution
• Sustainability

Advisor

• DeFalco, Frank D.

Year

• 1999

Date created

• 1999-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright