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  Frequently Asked Questions

Following are some of the more commonly asked questions about electric industry restructuring.
 
1. What is electric industry restructuring? What is the industry like today? How would it change?
2. Why is restructuring being promoted? Who are the main advocates of restructuring? What are the benefits of restructuring?
3. What general issues have been raised about restructuring? What issues are unique to the Pacific Northwest or Washington state?
4. What has been the experience of other industries going through restructuring and deregulation, particularly the telephone, natural gas, and airline industries? How does the electric utility industry compare to these industries?
5. What would restructuring mean for Seattle City Light’s customers? What information would I want to have if I were faced with the choice a new energy supplier?
6. What is Seattle’s position on restructuring and possible state legislation?
7. Seattle City Light is a public utility, owned by the citizens of Seattle. How does that affect the City’s response to restructuring?
8. What is the status of electric industry restructuring legislation
9. What is Seattle doing to communicate with its customer-owners regarding restructuring?
10. What can customers do to influence the future of electric industry restructuring?
Industry Restructuring

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