Electric Power Transmission, Control & Distribution in the US

Power to the people

The California power crisis impacted attitudes to de-regulation, especially after firms were split from single businesses within the industry to create a low concentration. The blackout which affected 50 million people highlighted a fundamental problem with the US transmission system: a lack of both investment and incentives to invest. Recent legislative provisions will enable this relatively globalized industry to develop new infrastructure and expose retail clients to wholesale market prices, in a somewhat volatile environment.This report comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating electric power transmission systems, controlling (i.e., regulating voltages) the transmission of electricity, and/or distributing electricity. The transmission system includes lines and transformer stations. These establishments arrange, facilitate, or coordinate the transmission of electricity from the generating source to the distribution centers, other electric utilities, or final consumers. The distribution system consists of lines, poles, meters, and wiring that deliver the electricity to final consumers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.