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How many utility companies can you get to provide electricity to your house? In the vast majority of the US it's just 1.
by hueving 10y ago
How many utility companies can you get to provide electricity to your house? In the vast majority of the US it's just 1.
- zeteo 10y agoYou are correct that natural monopolies are allowed to exist under US law, but the trade-off is that they're strictly regulated. Each state has a utilities commission, usually appointed by the governor.