Be Prepared! An Overview of Process Industry Options in the Deregulated Power Era

THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CRISIS HAS brought electric power deregulation to the forefront for electricity users in the United States. Could what happened in California occur in other states? Process industries are asking themselves what they can do to prepare for the consequences of electric power deregulation in the United States. This article will give manufacturers an overview of the current electric power industry and the trends in that industry. The article will then discuss concerns about deregulation and outline different options that users might consider to address their concerns.