America's Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future (8th ed.)

The electric industry's most referenced title for more than twenty years!In this latest edition, renowned author and industry analyst, Leonard Hyman, explains the basics and provided valuable insights into the future of the electric market. Get a clear and concise review of industry fundamentals including: accounting, engineering, economics, finance, law, operations, and risk management.Statistics on: Rate of Return, Operations and Sales, Ownership Trends, Market Restructuring and much more! Details and Features: AUTHOR: LEONARD, ANDREW, AND ROBERT HYMANISBN: 978-0910325-00-47 x 10 inchesSoft cover563 pages 8th ed. (c) 2005Table of Contents:PART One: Electric Utilities in One Easy LessonThe BasicsPART Two: OperationsIntroductionGeneration, Demand, and the NetworkFuelsEnvironmental and Social ConsiderationsOperations, Demand, and PlanningSummaryPART Three: Industry Organization in a NutshellIntroductionFunctionsOwnershipThe Role of RegulationSummaryPART Four: The Development