This comprehensive reference traces important operating and financial data as far back as 1902. Data are presented in tables that clearly show information and trends for both the shareholder-owned electric companies and the total electric power industry. Each component is arranged by year, state, ownership, prime mover, geographic divisions, energy sources, classes of service, percents, and voltages.

Various categories make accessibility easy:

• Generating capacity
• Electric power supply
• Generation
• Fuel
• Energy
• Energy sales
• Customers
• Revenues
• Financial
• Economics
• And more
  
  Tables sorted by state cover statistics from 1960 through 1992. Starting years for each series may vary depending on information availability. Data has been compiled from EEI's statistical questionnaires, the federal government, and the private sector. Recommended for energy analysts, consultants, investors, students, and anyone interested in the electric power industry.