Electricity Restructuring 2003 Blackout Identifies Crisis And Opportunity For The Electricity Sector

The Aug. 14, 2003, electricity blackout -- the largest in the nation's history -- affected millions of people across 8 Northeastern & Midwestern states as well as areas in Canada. The blackout intensified concerns about the overall status & security of the electricity industry at a time when the industry is undergoing major changes & Americans have a heightened awareness of threats to security. This report: (1) highlights information about the known causes & effects of the blackout, (2) summarizes themes on electricity & security matters that provide a context for understanding the blackout, & (3) identifies some of the potential options for resolving problems associated with these electricity & security matters. Charts & tables.Wells, Jim is the author of 'Electricity Restructuring 2003 Blackout Identifies Crisis And Opportunity For The Electricity Sector', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756739638 and ISBN 0756739632.