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For many utilities, it's not as simple as that. They're heavily regulated and their prices are generally set, capped or otherwise limited to give them a certain
by bhuga 8y ago
For many utilities, it's not as simple as that. They're heavily regulated and their prices are generally set, capped or otherwise limited to give them a certain percentage profit. They often have to get price increases approved by their regulators. If they have debt outstanding on underperforming gas power plants, they may need to make this argument publicly so they can adjust pricing.
- twunde 8y agoYou're referring to distributors, the energy companies that are responsible for managing the wires/gas pipes to your house (Think ConEd, EverSource, etc). This effects the energy generators, which don't have prices regulated but are still regulated by FERC.