Regional Business and Economics Newspaper January 2001

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Focus: Electricity Deregulation
Power Struggle Deregulation, once seen as inevitable in the electric industry, is now on the backburner in most Ninth District states. Pulling the plug on electricity deregulation? As policymakers seek reliable power grids, utilities and large consumers cope with an uncertain regulatory future. Under the Influence All engines are go for the
the ethanol industry, but whether that continues hinges on fickle consumers and government policy.

Ethanol in the Ninth District

Corn farmers not alone on the ethanol bandwagon

Blowin' in the wind
Underneath the chaos of electricity deregulation, part of the answer (my friend) to future energy needs might be wind generation.

Status of Electricity Deregulation in Ninth District States

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

District Voices
How have increased gas prices affected your business in the past year, and have they influenced your plans for the coming year?

District Features

Regional airports: Fear of not flying
"Musseling" in on the Ninth District economy: How many clams will it cost?

State Roundups

Michigan        Minnesota       Montana
North Dakota  South Dakota  Wisconsin

District Data

A slower, but still growing Ninth District economy forecast for 2001

Business poll reflects cautious optimism

District farmers and ranchers in better financial condition

Coal powers district electricity production

Slower demand, increased supply drive down lumber prices

Special Maps & Charts

U.S. Map: Average Electricity Prices, 1998