Chapter 13. Shocked by the High Price of Electricity

EIA Activity: Shocked by the High Price of Electricity

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following question. True or False: Florida Power & Light uses natural gas as its main source of electricity generation.

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  2. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: One of the benefits of smart meters is the ability to measure energy usage by the hour, day, or month.

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  3. Question

    True or False: By 2015, SMART Grid technologies could save American industry more than $150 billion.

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    B.

  4. Question

    Use Link 3 to answer the following questions. True or False: Currently, 17 states have deregulated electricity.

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    B.

  5. Question

    True or False: Currently, 25 states have deregulated gas.

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    B.

  6. Question

    What are some examples of regulated natural monopolies where you live?

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    What are some examples of regulated natural monopolies where you live?
  7. Question

    What are some examples of deregulated natural monopolies where you live?

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    What are some examples of deregulated natural monopolies where you live?
  8. Question

    Discuss some of the costs versus benefits to consumers of deregulating electricity.

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    Discuss some of the costs versus benefits to consumers of deregulating electricity.

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