Public attention to the energy industry over the past decade and more has focused on four issues: (1) the movement from fossil fuels to more emissions-friendly energy sources, (2) the increased availability and affordable nature of fossil fuels, (3) the greater ability of consumers to control their energy use and (4) the introduction of new market structures.
The public is undoubtedly witnessing the energy industry in the midst of an evolution. However, less well known is that during this same time, the regulation of the energy industry in general, but particularly in the West, has been evolving in ways that will affect energy markets and energy customers.
