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Examining the Effects of Deregulation on Retail Electricity Prices

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  • Taber, John T.
  • Chapman, Duane
  • Mount, Timothy D.

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A primary aim of deregulation is to reduce the customer cost of electricity. In this paper, we examine the degree of success in reaching that goal using a variety of methods. We examine rates for each of four customer classes; for regulated, deregulated and publicly owned utilities; and for three definitions of deregulation. We control for a variety of factors which may independently affect differences in electricity price: climate, fuel costs, and electricity generation by energy source. Taken as a whole, the results from our analysis do not support a conclusion that deregulation has led to lower electricity rates.

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  • Taber, John T. & Chapman, Duane & Mount, Timothy D., 2005. "Examining the Effects of Deregulation on Retail Electricity Prices," Working Papers 127082, Cornell University, Department of Applied Economics and Management.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:cudawp:127082
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.127082
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    1. Ralph Sonenshine, 2016. "Effect of Utility Deregulation and Mergers on Consumer Welfare," Working Papers 2016-08, American University, Department of Economics.

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