There are too many unanswered questions. In general, deregulation proposals so far provide only broad outlines for change without answering many tough specific questions. We need solid answers before deciding if a new regulatory system would produce better overall results for the state and its citizens. The general public is not pushing for change. There are many more pressing needs in this state.
Most citizens are barely aware of the issue.
There is certainly no groundswell of support for changing the system. Much more public discussion is needed before any decision is made about deregulating the state's electric utility industry. Major changes to this vital service would affect every citizen and business as well as the overall economy and environment. All customers, including residential and small energy users, as well as large industrial and commercial customers, must benefit from the changes in a restructured industry. Rural residential consumers and small businesses must not be forgotten in the rush to deregulate.