We study issues pertaining to electricity markets, from technical aspects in generation and distribution to their social and economic impact. We investigate details of electricity generation, transmission and distribution, leading to discussions with environmental, economic and political ramifications. Pros and cons of deregulation policies for electricity markets are reviewed, exploring the nature of this market and analyzing current issues in deregulation. The evidence suggests that a hybrid system of regulation and free markets may be optimal.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kashef, Bahman E.

Subject

• Environment
• Energy
• Industry
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04E025I

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Electric power distribution

Advisor

• Morales, Carlos J.

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright