[MRM]

There's no reason the electrical industry can't be a regulated monopoly for its dealings with consumers, but still be free to buy and sell electricity to deliver the best price for its customers.

I like the mutualization of the industry. I grew up as a member of the local REA (Rural Electrical Agency,) which is one of the few good ideas Lyndon johnson ever had. Basically it is a mutual company or cooperative formed as a government agency for the sole purpose of delivering electricity to rural areas. The customers were the owners. I'd like to see all power companies run like that.