Author : Jim Wells
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780756739638
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (396 download)
Book Synopsis Electricity Restructuring by : Jim Wells
Download or read book Electricity Restructuring written by Jim Wells and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aug. 14, 2003, electricity blackout -- the largest in the nation's history -- affected millions of people across 8 Northeastern and Midwestern states as well as areas in Canada. The blackout intensified concerns about the overall status and security of the electricity industry at a time when the industry is undergoing major changes and Americans have a heightened awareness of threats to security. This report: (1) highlights information about the known causes and effects of the blackout, (2) summarizes themes on electricity and security matters that provide a context for understanding the blackout, and (3) identifies some of the potential options for resolving problems associated with these electricity and security matters. Charts and tables.