Consequences of deregulation on nuclear power generating stations

Historically, the electric utilities are responsible for electric power generation, transmission and distribution. With the implementation of deregulation, the electric power system will split into separate disciplines for generation, transmission and distribution. The suppliers would be able to sell electricity directly to the consumers using electric utilities transmission and distribution lines. Deregulation takes place at a time when the transmission system in many parts of North America is already operating closer to its stability limits. The limited construction of new transmission lines has pushed the power industry towards the development of advanced technologies which may improve the electrical grid stability to some extent. If implemented appropriately, the deregulation could lower the electricity cost for the consumers as well as enhance the electrical grid stability, and if implemented inappropriately, it may lessen the grid stability and may not be able to provide stable offsite power sources to nuclear power generating stations.