Electric companies are working in their states to provide reliable, cost-effective electric service within a sound regulatory framework.

Policymaking at the state and local level is dynamic and wide ranging. State regulators and lawmakers across the United States are addressing an array of important issues, including:

• Resource Procurement 
• Rising Electricity Costs
• State Restructuring and Retail Competition

In some areas, local governments are even considering taking over their electric systems.

EEI provides resources to help our members address the challenges of state restructuring, to understand regulatory and legislative trends in their states, and to confront emerging energy issues.

• EEI State Policy Research

Public power takeovers bring risks, hidden costs, and uncertain results.

• Municipalization