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Powering Up.

By Abe, Jonathan; Blair, Robert; Clark, Christopher; Dyson, Christopher; Marshall, Christine
Publication: Energy
Date: Thursday, March 22 2001

The wholesale electric industry responds to changing market concerns.

The wholesale electric transmission industry has changed dramatically in the past year and is poised to continue to evolve well into the future. In response to FERC Order 2000, transmission owners from all over the U.S. have outlined their plans to create regional transmission organizations (RTOs). While each proposed RTO varies significantly in terms of its operating structure and stage of development, each RTO initiative is striving to be consistent with FERC's vision of creating a reliable, compet

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