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Reading Assignment:
Go to NaturalGas.org and review the section on "The History of Regulation."
Also, see "A Brief History of Energy Regulations" and read the "Overview" and "Oil Market Policies."
Key Points of Emphasis
- "franchises"
- Monopolies
- Price controls
- "Open Access"
- "Bundled" services
- De-regulation
- "Spot" market
- "Just and reasonable rates"
- Utility status