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Rethinking Reform Of Electricity Markets, Joseph P. Tomain
Rethinking Reform Of Electricity Markets, Joseph P. Tomain
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Rethinking Reform starts with a thought experiment about the complete deregulation of electricity markets. The article goes on to discuss how the traditional model of utility regulation has served its useful purpose and must be replaced. The two recommendations made in the article include the use of marginal cost pricing and an array of smart energy technologies to create a better and more efficient energy policy.
Nuclear Futures, Joseph P. Tomain
Nuclear Futures, Joseph P. Tomain
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Nuclear Futures examines three scenarios for the future of nuclear power in light of current thinking regarding energy policy more broadly. To help situate the alternative policies, the article also provides a rough cost benefit analysis on how to think about adopting a particular nuclear policy. The article discusses a promotional nuclear policy as advocated by the current Administration and Department of Energy, Precautionary Nuclear Policy and the Smart Energy Policy that relies on market tests, alternatives to large scale capital intensive nuclear investments.