America's Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future (9th ed.)

The electric industry's most referenced title for more than thirty years!In this latest edition, renowned author and industry analyst, Leonard Hyman, explains  how for eighty years, the electricity business advanced, propelled by technology and aided by politics. Costs dropped and prices fell, making customers happier and stockholders wealthier. Then, in the 1960s, costs began to rise and growth slackened. In the 1990s, policy makers restructured the industry, opening it up to competition and new technologies. Covering the basics and providing 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 HYMAN & WILLIAM TILLESISBN: 979-8-218-00478-17 x 10 inchesHard cover490 pages 9th