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EMD-81-35 1 (1981-03-02)

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BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL' r , ,



Report To The Congress

OF THE UNITED STATES





The Effects Of Regulation

On The Electric Utility Industry





Many sectors of the electric utility industry
have asserted that the industry's financial well.
being is threatened by over-regulation and that
unless some relief is obtained, the industry's
ability to continue providing reliable power
supplies is threatened.

GAO made this review to assess these con-
tentions, determine how increased regula-
tory activities in the last 10 years have af-
fected utility companies, and identify where-
ever possible the effects of regulatory re-
quirements on the industry.

Even though electric utilities have been
subject to stringent regulatory requirements,
the total industry has still been able to ad-
equately meet consumer demands. Recent
regulatory initiatives reflect an awareness
of the need for increased flexibility; how-
ever, regulatory and operational problems
facing the industry will continue unless
agencies having jurisdiction over utilities
become    more  aggressive in redirecting
regulatory emphasis and developing greater
precision in their efforts.







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     4 CCOU                                                           MARCH 2,1981



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